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Nicole Scherzinger couldn't help but make a dig at former judge Rita Ora either
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Cheeky Louis Walsh throws major shade at Cheryl Fernandez-Versini at X Factor launch
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Louis Walsh's feud with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is still going strong
Louis Walsh's feud with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini is still going strong.
The X Factor veteran was quizzed at the show's launch over why he was so keen to bring Nicole Scherzinger back to the judging panel.
When asked what the US beauty has that Cheryl doesn't, he certainly didn't hold back.
"I'll tell you what she's got," he quipped. "Nicole has got 'it' - whatever that is, she's got it. She's got it all. She can sing, she can dance, she can act."
PA The X Factor veteran was quizzed at the show's launch over why he was so keen to bring Nicole Scherzinger back to the judging panel
Erm... Does that mean Cheryl doesn't, Louis?
He added: "Nicole works really, really hard and she takes it so seriously. There is nobody better than Nicole. Nobody."
Clearly in a cheeky mood, Nicole then decided to help Louis out with answering the question a little further.
Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond When asked what Nicole has that Cheryl doesn't, Louis certainly didn't hold back
"Oh I'll show you right now what I've got," the star joked before strutting across the stage, showcasing her incredible figure.
She then quipped: "Does that answer your question?"
Nicole then threw shade at Rita Ora by mocking her duet of And I Am Telling You with Louisa Johnson last year.
Twitter Nicole doesn't seem to miss Cheryl or Rita Ora
The star was heavily criticised at the time for taking over the performance and not giving the young hopeful her chance to shine.
Louis joked afterwards: "Oh yes, wasn't that supposed to be a duet?"
Meow!
*X Factor is on ITV tomorrow night at 8pm
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In the most female-dominated part of the country, there are 132 women per 100 men
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North Dorset is dominated by one sex in particular
If you’re a woman in your twenties looking for a man to date , head to Rutland in the East Midlands - where the odds are REALLY in your favour.
Our data team has been analysing population figures for men and women in every part of the UK.
And it turns out that among twenty-somethings, Rutland - just east of Leicester, since you ask - is the most male-dominated place in the country.
There are 2,288 men aged 20-29 in the area, compared to just 1,552 women.
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That works out as just 68 women per every 100 men.
Argyll and Bute in Scotland is the next most ‘man-heavy’, with 72 females per every 100 males aged 20-29.
North Dorset (73 females per 100 males) and Cambridge (79 females per 100 males) also feature in the top 10.
BBC Cambridge features in the top 10 male-dominated areas
In terms of twentysomething men looking for twentysomething women, London is their best bet.
The borough of Wandsworth is the most female-dominated place in Britain, with 34,576 women aged 20-29 but only 26,186 men.
That equates to 132 women per every 100 men.
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Hackney (117 women per 100 men), Lambeth (112 women per 100 men) and Islington (112 women per 100 men are next), followed by Edinburgh (111 women per 100 men).
Across the UK as a whole, there are 98 women in their twenties per every 100 men.
The gender imbalance swings the other way, however, for people in their thirties and forties.
There are 101 women aged 30-39 per every 100 men, and 102 women aged 40-49 per every 100 men.
Areas where women most outnumber men
(Number of women per 100 men)
Wandsworth - 132.0
Hackney - 116.7
Lambeth - 112.1
Islington - 111.9
City of Edinburgh - 111.1
Richmond upon Thames - 110.6
Southwark - 110.4
Winchester - 109.8
East Lothian - 109.2
Bromley - 109.0
Areas where men most outnumber women
(Number of women per 100 men)
Rutland - 67.8
Argyll and Bute - 72.4
Forest Heath - 73.0
North Dorset - 77.8
Ceredigion - 79.0
Cambridge - 79.4
Stafford - 80.2
Hart - 80.6
South Staffordshire - 81.1
Purbeck - 81.4
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Little Matthew Stanford Robinson was born with severe disabilities and died aged only ten, but his parents have decided to find hope in his story
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Dad commemorates young son who died in his sleep with heartbreakingly lovely statue
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In Salt Lake City cemetery, Utah, a tombstone with a sculpture of a boy rising from the wheelchair reaching for the sky keeps alive the memory of a boy who died at the age of just ten.
Matthew Stanford Robinson was born to Ernest and Anneke in 1988. Due to lack of oxygen, he was born blind and paralysed from the neck down. He was unable to speak more than a few words.
Doctors warned that he would only live a few hours, but Matthew defied this grim prognosis by making it to ten-and-a-half years old.
Ability Foundation The hope and joy evident in the statue has been a comfort to many
In a beautiful response to such a sad situation, Matthew's father decided to erect a statue at his son's grave, depicting the freedom and happiness that he wanted for his son in life. The statue went up in 2000, two years after Matthew's death.
In order to further their son's memory and help others who faced similar struggles, the Robinsons established a non-profit organization called Ability Found .
The organization helps people with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, stroke, cancer, spinal cord injuries, and multiple sclerosis to get rehabilitation equipment they might not otherwise be able to afford.
Ability Foundation A more complete look at the touching tribute to a beloved son's short life
“Instead of sadness, the statue makes our son Matthew's grave a place of happiness,” said Ernest Robinson, Matthew’s dad and President of Ability Found. “Many others have found that true also.”
As stated on Matthew's online memorial : “Confined to the chair most of his young life, he is now free of earthly burdens.”
The tombstone became a place of hope, as opposed to one of sadness and grief.
Ability Foundation Matthew's brief life inspired his parents to set up Ability Found, which delivers specialised equipment to the disabled
Matthew’s statue, which has been visited by millions of people from all over the world, evokes a sense of happiness.
Enjoy Utah! says: “One day while driving around doing research at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, I spotted this beautiful headstone and memorial. It immediately brought tears to my eyes, and continues to every time I visit it. Never before had I come across such a touching statue that tells so much just at first glance.
“This quickly became my favorite place to drive past in the cemetery, and I added it to the list of graves to visit on my Salt Lake City Cemetery Tour. It speaks volumes about how in this life we may have to suffer through hardships and trials, but when we pass to the other side, our spirits are free from those earthly disabilities.”
You can find out more about Ability Found here
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The enormous creature even refused to move as officers approached and tried to remove it from the carriageway
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Think you've got a tough commute? Huge alligator brings traffic to a halt as it meanders down street
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A huge alligator has brought traffic to a standstill after it refused to move out of the middle of a road in Louisiana.
Police were called to the scene in the early hours of the morning in an attempt to move the huge creature - but it refused to budge.
In the clip, the alligator is seen meandering down the carriageway, clearly unperturbed by the fact that it is holding up traffic - and even putting itself at risk of a serious collision.
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said: "Around 4am on Tuesday morning, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a report of an alligator in the road who refused to move for vehicles!
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office The animal didn't seem bothered by the fact it was in the way
"The caller, Sara Poynot, was on Highway 190 near Fontainebleau State Park when the gator stared her down and refused to move out of the roadway.
"Ms. Poynot called 911 to report the incident. When the gator realized Ms. Poynot called STPSO, he fled on foot into a nearby marshy area."
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Police could not get the alligator to budge
Officers jokingly added: "The gator is now wanted for questing about the incident and may face charges if he is caught!"
The video, which was posted on Falkirk Outdoors' Facebook page has now been viewed more than 174,000 times.
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Balotelli is understood to have held talks with Nice last Thursday and president Jean-Pierre Rivere spoke about the matter over the weekend
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Nice have reiterated their desire to sign Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli.
The Reds striker has been surplus to requirements at Anfield for some time and Jurgen Klopp is desperate to find the Italian a new club before the transfer window closes.
After Nice drew 1-1 at home to Lille on Saturday, the French club's president, Jean-Pierre Rivere, said: "Do you have Balotelli's number? Call him and tell him we need a striker in Nice."
Balotelli is understood to have held talks with Nice last Thursday.
Nice, managed by Lucien Favre, currently sit third in Ligue 1 having recorded a win and two draws from their opening three matches of the season, but they are yet to score more than one goal in a game.
Reuters The striker is wanted by clubs in both France and Italy
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Seria A side Palermo are another side keen on signing Balotelli, although they will be unable to afford his £90,000-a-week wages.
“We think that Palermo could be just the right place for him to relaunch his career,” Palermo sporting director told Mediaset.
“We would welcome him like a great champion, who with the talent he has got could get back into the national team.
“The only obstacle is his salary, but his desire could shift the balance in Palermo’s favour. We’re waiting for his decision."
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The former TOWIE star has addressed further 'nonsense' rumours about his marriage after being spotted with another woman
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Mark Wright hits back after pictures show him close to married blonde at V Festival: 'She's like my auntie!'
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Mark Wright has fiercely hit back after pictures in a magazine show him close to a mystery blonde at V Festival.
The 29-year-old presenter, who was caught up in drama when his mates beat up Danny Dyer at the event, is on a romantic holiday in Mallorca with his wife Michelle Keegan and has once again had to respond to rumours his marriage is in trouble.
Pictures printed in NOW Magazine show Mark laughing, hugging, and joking with the woman, before hoisting her onto his back and carrying her backstage.
The publication claims they were close for an hour and he appeared to kiss her neck, but Mark has slammed the report, insisting she's a married family friend who is like an auntie to him.
In a message on Twitter, he wrote today: "More absolute nonsense from Now Magazine today. This is Jo, an old family friend of 15 years, mother of 3 children and is like an Auntie to me.
"Now magazine made no effort to contact me, check who Jo is in the photos or give me any chance to comment before they published this rubbish."
Michkeegan/Instagram Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan on Instagram
Mark and Michelle, 29, brushed off the rumours as they posed for a loved-up pic and shared videos of their getaway on social media.
Former TOWIE star Mark was dressed in a striped blue and white shirt, white chinos and brown shoes.
Actress Michelle, fresh from filming new drama Tina and Bobby, showed off her blonde hair 'do as she wrapped one arm around her hubby.
©Daily Mirror Mark and Michelle having dinner on holiday
Her toned torso was on display in a cute crop top and matching floaty skirt.
The star, who has been married to Mark for just over one year, uploaded the snap to Instagram with a simple heart emoji.
"Perfect way to shut the haters down!!! You go @michkeegan love you and @wrighty_ xxxxxx," one fan wrote.
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They say 'Every Little Helps' but will Tesco stores be open this Bank Holiday weekend - and if so, what are the opening hours?
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Is Tesco open on August Bank Holiday Monday? All you need to know about the 2016 supermarket opening times
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Tesco times will vary across Extra, Express and larger stores
If you plan to stay home and enjoy the good weather over the Bank Holiday, you'll need to stay fully stocked up on food, booze and general household essentials.
So, whether you plan on making a quick dash for burgers for an impromptu BBQ, or urgently need some nappies - we've created this handy guide on Bank Holiday opening times - including Tesco Express and Tesco Extra branches.
Monday 29 August 2016, Tesco stores across the UK will operate slightly shorter hours. You can check your local Tesco's bank holiday opening times using its handy store finder tool. As a guide, here are the general opening times nationwide:
Sunday 28 August: Tesco Express stores will open 6am-11pm. Tesco Extra stores will open 10am - 4pm.
Monday 29 August: Tesco Express stores will open 6am-11pm. Tesco Extra stores will open 8am - 8pm.
Planning a spot of decorating this weekend? We've also covered opening hours for Wickes , Homebase and B&Q in our DIY stores opening hours guide.
What about Sainsbury's?
Most of the smaller Sainsbury's Local stores will be open as usual over the long weekend, Monday included.
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Larger supermarkets will operate slightly earlier closures on Monday. Closing times will vary from store to store, so check details for your local Sainsbury's bank holiday opening times via the online store finder.
As a guide, Sainsbury's opening hours over the Bank Holiday weekend will be as follows:
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 10am - 4pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: Stores nationwide will open 9am - 7pm - with some exceptions. You can find out more by entering your postcode into their online store finder.
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Waitrose's opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend will vary. We've provided an overview below, however for more details regarding your local branch check the online store finder.
As a guide, Waitrose opening hours over the Bank Holiday Weekend will be as follows:
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 11am - 5pm - with some exceptions at Little Waitrose stores.
Monday 29 August: Stores nationwide will open 9am - 6pm - with some exceptions at Little Waitrose stores. You can find out more by entering your postcode into their online store finder.
Asda's bank holiday Monday opening hours will be from 7am - 8am with some exceptions. Below gives an overview of the stores' opening times nationwide over the long weekend.
General Asda opening hours this Bank Holiday weekend will be as follows:
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 10am - 4pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: Stores nationwide will open 7am - 8pm - with some exceptions. You can find out more using their online store finder tool.
You can use the online store finder to find out the times of your local branch.
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Morrisons stores will open slightly earlier at 8am on Bank Holiday Monday - allowing you extra time to pick up your groceries before doors close at 7pm.
General Morrisons opening hours this Bank Holiday weekend will be as follows:
Sunday 28 August: Store times will vary from 10am - 4pm and 11am - 5pm.
Monday 29 August: All stores will open 8am-7pm. Find out more by entering your postcode into their handy store locator tool.
To find out specific store times, enter your postcode into their online store finder.
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Very few exceptions will apply for Lidl's opening times this Bank Holiday Monday, see the store finder to find out your local opening hours.
General Lidl opening hours this Bank Holiday weekend will be as follows:
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 11am - 5pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: Normal opening hours across all stores.
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Aldi opening hours on Bank Holiday Monday will be as follows:
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 11am - 5pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: All stores will be open from 8am to 10pm.
Visit Aldi online to discover more about your local branch opening times.
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General opening hours over the Bank Holiday Weekend will be as follows:
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 10am - 4pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: 10am-4pm across most stores - however, shoppers are advised to check their store using the Iceland store finder tool.
To find out specific store times, enter your postcode into the Iceland store finder.
If you're looking for some retail therapy, we have put together this handy guide for department store bank holiday opening times, including John Lewis, Debenhams and Marks and Spencer.
Marks & Spencer opening hours over the Bank Holiday Weekend will be as follows:
Check the Marks and Spencer store locator to avoid a wasted trip.
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 11am - 5pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: Opening times will vary by store on Bank Holiday Monday (between 8am - 6pm). Get specific times to your local branch here.
What about DIY stores?
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For those who want to use the extra days off to get busy around the home, these are the times your local hardware stores will open across England, Scotland and Wales.
See our handy guide for DIY stores August bank holiday opening times including Homebase and B&Q.
See a full breakdown of B&Q's opening hours below, and you can find out more via B&Q's online store finder.
Sunday 28 August - Normal hours - check your local store.
Monday 29 August - All stores open at usual times and close at 8pm.
Sunday 28 August: Normal hours apply - check your local store.
Monday 29 August: All stores will be open from 7am to 8pm.
Find specific times using Homebase's online store finder.
Sunday 28 August: Normal hours - check your local store.
Monday 29 August: Normal opening hours apply, all branches will open until 9pm.
Check your local store opening times here.
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Manchester United Reserves were savaged by Warren Joyce after Monday's defeat at Southampton and are hoping to bounce back vs Chelsea.
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If Warren Joyce is in need of an innovative team talk for Manchester United Reserves he could show them a video of his post-match interview at Southampton on Monday night.
"I certainly thought we didn't look like we had a method to our play, with and without the ball," Joyce fumed. "We looked like a group of individuals just thrown together, but that can be too easy, because you can still have a desire and still have a passion to play for Manchester United.
"This group are almost deluded really, as to where they're at. And there is certainly a lot of hard work to be put in during the coming season to keep our head above water, really."
Join our friends at the Manchester Evening News for today's action, as they take on Chelsea.
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Ellie Sparrow, five, ended up fighting for her life in hospital instead of being flower girl at her nana Sue's wedding in Mexico
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Schoolgirl, 5, left fighting for her life after deadly illness turns family's dream holiday into nightmare
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A little girl's burst appendix turned a dream holiday into a nightmare for one young family after she contracted a deadly illness.
Ellie Sparrow, five, ended up fighting for her life in hospital instead of being flower girl at her nana Sue's wedding in Mexico.
Mum Sophie Whitfield, 23, and the rest of the family had spent just four days in the country when Ellie began to have stomach cramps .
At first, mum Sophie Whitfield, 23, put it down to a change of water but as the pain worsened, she knew something was wrong.
Evening Gazette Little Ellie Sparrow, five, had waited months to be flower girl at her nana Sue’s wedding in Mexico
“She was cramping really bad so we took her to the doctor in the hotel who said she had symptoms of appendicitis ,” said nursery assistant Sophie.
“He said he couldn’t be sure without a scan and so we were taken to hospital in an ambulance.”
A deposit of £2,000 was required before doctors could even assess Ellie, whose condition was starting to deteriorate.
Blood tests and scans revealed emergency surgery was needed as by this time the youngster’s appendix had burst, reports The Gazette.
It was only after a nail-biting six-hour wait until the insurance company confirmed Ellie was covered, that the operation to remove her appendix went ahead.
“It was the worst time of our lives,” said Sophie as she recalled being sat by Ellie’s bedside with partner Chris and their youngest daughter Madeline, one.
Evening Gazette Pictured with her dad Chris, mum Sophie and sister Madeline after she was discharged from hospital
Evening Gazette Ellie Sparrow, 5, of Stockton, who fell ill whilst on holiday in Mexico.
“All we wanted was for her to treated as soon as possible, but we had no other option but to wait.
“We paid as much as we could up front while we were waiting for confirmation but the whole situation was torture. It is a parent’s worst fear.”
After two hours in theatre, Ellie was moved to intensive care and was discharged two days later.
But the nightmare continued as an infection saw Ellie rushed back to hospital where she was placed on a drip and given antibiotics.
“We couldn’t believe this was happening to our little girl,” Sophie said.
“She had already been through so much we honestly don’t know how she managed to fight it.”
The family were faced with more £30,000 of hospital bills and Ellie’s dreams of being flower girl were crushed.
Evening Gazette Ellie Sparrow, 5, of Stockton, who fell ill whilst on holiday in Mexico. L-R Ellie Sparrow, 5, Grandma Karen Whitfield, 49, and sister Maddie Sparrow, 1
“Ellie had been so excited to wear her dress for the wedding,” Sophie said.
“Chris and Madeline still went to the wedding, while I stayed with Ellie in hospital.
“It was an awful situation for everyone, we just wanted her out of hospital.”
The family were finally able to fly home on August 16 and Ellie is recovering after her traumatic ordeal.
“We took her straight to North Tees when we got back and she was checked over.
“She’s doing really well, she’s getting back to her normal happy little self. She’s a little fighter.”
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The owners of Muddy Hands in Warrington said they had endured an “absolutely awful time” after the incident, losing £6,000 in cancellations
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A "freak accident" at an adventure park birthday party that saw a boy flattened by a tree branch has forced the venue to shut down.
Noah Wood, from Wirral, in Merseyside, was hurt when the branch broke off as he played a game of laser tag, at Muddy Hands adventure school, in Warrington.
Muddy Hands shut its doors around a month after the July accident, with owners saying they had endured an “absolutely awful time” after the incident, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Bookings at the Chester Road park will be honoured when a new adventure centre opens under different branding in nearby Stretton next month.
Noah in hospital after the incident
Owner Jamie Dolphin said: “We have closed the site in Walton where the accident took place.
“All the staff were let go, we had two full time staff who have lost their jobs due to the amount of money we lost.
“We lost thousands in cancelled bookings, close to £6,000.”
Noah suffered a fractured pelvis and femur in the accident, while his older brother Tom, 20, was also hit as he shoved another boy out of the way.
Ambulance crews treating Noah at the scene
Six adults lifted the massive branch off Noah before paramedics were called. He was then airlifted to Alder Hey hospital and underwent surgery.
Mum Julie said: “It was an 11th birthday party with around 15 boys, all aged 10 and 11.
“They were having a whale of a time, and in the middle of a mud slide, when we heard a cracking, but it sounded like a gun sound from the laser tag game, and nobody realised what it was.
“My husband first saw the danger and shouted at people to move as the bough of the tree came down.
“My eldest son tried to get another boy away from it and got hit. We then noticed Noah was under the tree. Lots of people rushed over and desperately worked to get it off him.”
Noah faces a battle to regain his mobility and may need a walking frame to get around.
Noah may need a walking frame to get around
Mum-of-five Julie added: “Because he’s got metal in his leg now, he thinks he’s got a bionic leg!”
How the large branch snapped remains unknown and a tree surgeon who has since examined the tree believes it was not showing any signs of disease.
An council investigation remains underway despite the company’s closure.
Tom said: “It was a freak accident. It could have happened to anyone. I’m just glad it wasn’t as serious as it could have been.
“I was told I couldn’t lift the branch off my brother as I was injured - I think I was running on adrenaline.
“It could have been fatal.”
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A fisherman was stunned after pulling a bizarre creature from the water that looked as if it had human TEETH.
Raul Silva was out fishing close to his village of Puerto Alvear, in the north-eastern Argentine province of Entre Rios when he suddenly spotted something in the water.
Silva, 44, told how he thought it was an eel at first but quickly got scared when it bit a dog and "made it scream".
He caught the fish which he said has small fins next to its head as well as what look like tiny legs near its tail.
When he opened its mouth he was also surprised to see "square teeth, much like that of a human".
CEN The massive fish took a bite of a nearby dog causing the hapless animal to screech
The fisherman said that in all the years he has been fishing he had "never seen anything like it" and added that he had put the weird fish in his freezer in case "anybody wants to study it".
The South American lungfish is the only species of lungfish found in swamps and the slow-moving waters of the Amazon, of Paraguay, and in the lower Parana River basins in South America. Relatively little is known about it.
It breathes air and its fins are connected to the shoulder by a single bone, which is a marked difference from most fish, whose fins usually have at least four bones at their base.
CEN The mysterious beast was pulled from the waters by a fisherman
Young lungfish feed on insects and snails, but adults are omnivorous, adding algae and shrimp to their diets, crushing them with their strong teeth.
Earlier this year, a similarly-peculiar fish was pulled out of a pond in Russia.
The 20cm-long piranha-like Pacu was found in a Russian pond in the town of Tula's central park.
It is nicknamed 'The Nutcracker' due to fishermen's belief that it can bite off the testicles of a man in one go.
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Apple is expected to reveal the next iteration of its ever-popular iPhone next month.
The Californian tech giant usually updates its smartphone lineup in early September so it can see out the end of the year on a high.
This year it will almost certainly be the iPhone 7 that's revealed, and the online rumour mill is going into overdrive ahead of the announcement.
Along with comments and predictions from industry analysts and the specialised tech media, there have been several supposed leaked images.
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Many show the casing or materials that are believed to be in the new smartphone.
We've gathered together all the latest news surrounding the phone into one place and will continue to update this as we learn more. For previous Apple models, here are the best iPhone deals this week.
ConceptsiPhone Imagined appearance: This might be what the iPhone 7 looks like- but it's not out 'til next year
Latest news
The home button has become one of Apple's most iconic design features. And while some rumours say Apple will ditch the home button (see below) others suggest it's getting a revamp.
According to Bloomberg Technology, the new iPhones will use pressure-sensitive technology from Macbook computers for the home button.
"Current home buttons are switches that physically press into the phone, but the new models will have a pressure-sensitive button that provides feedback to the user via a vibrating haptic sensation rather than a true physical click," explains the site.
"This mechanism is similar to that of the trackpads on the latest MacBook line."
We find it hard to believe that Apple would get rid of the home button. The feature actually pre-dates the iPhone as it was first used on the iPod music players.
Release date
Taking Apple's release date history into account, it's likely we'll see the iPhone 7 officially revealed in September 2016.
Both the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6 were revealed in September and Apple has no reason to change its strategy.
Notorious leaker Evan Blass claims to have pinned down the release date to Friday September 16 - although he has cited no source for the information.
iPhone 2016 release: week of September 12th. — Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 23, 2016
Just to clarify, this refers to the retail release, not the launch event. To be even more specific, it should happen on Friday, Sept. 16th. — Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 23, 2016
If he is right, the launch event would either take place at the start of the week commencing September 5, or the week commencing September 12.
Yasser Farahi The iPhone 7 could be even slimmer than the iPhone 6
One fan theory, posted on TechRadar, points to Apple’s next device will being unveiled on September 6.
The theory comes from the fact that Apple is currently offering a “back to school” promotion on its online store which offers free Beats Wireless headphones when buying a Mac, iPad or iPhone.
The deal, which has been running since June, ends on September 5, suggesting that Apple has something big planned for the following day.
Price
It's unlikely that Apple's main iPhone 7 will be any easier on the wallet than past variants.
But its launch could see Apple finally change the thing that annoys people most about the iPhone.
Rumours suggest that Apple is planning to ditch its pitifully small 16GB storage option in favour of a more generous 32GB base model.
The current iPhone 6s and 6s Plus lineup offers customers a choice of 16GB, 64GB, or 128GB storage options.
However, supply chain investigations by Kevin Wang, director of market research at respected analyst firm IHS Technology, suggest the iPhone 7 base model will come with with 32GB of storage.
If true, we could expect other models with larger storage - 64GB and 128GB most likely - to stick with the £619 and £699 prices.
Name
While most people expect Apple's next iPhone to be called the iPhone 7, some leaks suggest that Apple may opt for the name "iPhone 6SE" instead.
The rumour comes from German tech news site Apfelpage , which spoke to Chinese supply chain sources who claim to have seen finished packaging and labels with the new name.
The name iPhone 6SE would make sense, given that most of the rumours point to Apple's next iPhone being an iterative update rather than a major design overhaul.
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Design
A video obtained by French tech site Nowhereelse.fr that matches up the new iPhone 7 with last year's iPhone 6s flagship.
Dedicated Apple followers will be well aware of the rumours surrounding the next handset. Supposedly it will have a larger camera lens and a USB Type C connection at the bottom that will double up as the new headphone slot.
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The model obtained in the video appears to closely match these rumours. There's certainly no 3.5mm headphone port on the base of the handset.
YouTube/9to5Mac
It also has the repositioned antenna on the corners of the handset rather than across the back.
But in terms of size and design, the alleged iPhone 7 looks very similar to the existing iPhone 6s .
Many tech fans felt the design change from the iPhone 5s to the iPhone 6 (and then 6s) was a hugely positive step - praising the thinner body and larger screen.
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Another video has emerged online of an iPhone 7 Plus mockup, offering what could be the best look yet at the upcoming smartphone.
The mockup, created by Chinese headphone company BeSound, reinforces all the rumours about the major hardware changes coming to the larger 5.5-inch model.
These include the dual lens camera , the missing headphone jack , twin external speakers, more discrete antenna lines , and the inclusion of a Smart Connector.
Moreover, the iPhone 7 Plus mockup comes in a deep metallic blue tone - suggesting the tech giant may be planning to expand its range of colours for the iPhone 7 range.
Impressive renders
Designer Martin Hajek has created several impressive 3D renders of what he thinks the iPhone 7 could look like.
Rather than the traditional Space Grey colour, Hajek has taken the Space Black finish from the Apple Watch and applied it to the phone.
His realistic-looking renders also show how many of the iPhone 7 rumours might look if they were implemented in a finished product.
Martin Hajek
The most persistent of which is that Apple will remove the headphone jack from the new iPhone and use the newer USB-C connection instead. There's more on that below - read on to find out.
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Hajek has added a pair of USB-C capable headphones in one of his shots to illustrate what that may look like.
Martin Hajek
Similarly, the camera lens has been enlarged to take into account a more powerful sensor and the antenna lines have been moved from across the back to the top and bottom of the phone.
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Apple's iPhone 6s may have been a big hit for the technology giant - but it didn't alter much when it came to design .
That could be about to change as many rumours suggest next year's model may drop the iconic home button on the front of the gadget.
One artist, Marek Weidlich, has created an intriguing concept of what that might look like.
ConceptsiPhone Is this what the iPhone 7 will look like?
Weidlich has turned the entire front of the futuristic smartphone into a screen - leaving no home button or any visible bezel.
"I focused on simple design language which is very important for Apple," Weidlich said.
"I designed a curved display without a bezel, and equipped with a software home button."
Both Samsung and LG have embraced curvy screens with the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and the LG G Flex 2 respectively.
It's unlikely Apple will follow suit but then the world's most valuable company has frequently had a problem with bending phones .
Apple's last two releases have been with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screens. This covers a broad range and the tech giant could decide to keep things as they are.
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No more antenna lines
This latest picture appears to give us our clearest view yet of what the iPhone 7 will look like.
Emerging on Chinese social media, it shows a device that's very similar to the current iPhone 6s , albeit with a couple of small changes.
Firstly, the camera lens is clearly bigger - which holds true to rumours the tech giant is improving the on-board snapper.
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Secondly, the lines across the back have been removed as the antenna appears to have been moved to the corners of the device.
Sadly, it's impossible to see from the picture whether or not the headphone jack has remained in place. Its removal has been the biggest rumour surrounding the new phone and plenty of Apple fans aren't happy with the idea of losing it.
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Fans have been infuriated by new which claim to show a drastic change in one of the key features of the iPhone.
End of the Home button
Pictures surfaced recently that appear to show a version of the phone with a completely blank front panel. They seem to suggest that Apple will drop its famous home key in favour of an on-screen button.
Taken in China and obtained by the blog site Apple Insider , the pictures have now been widely circulated around the internet.
The shady pictures look to be taken quickly and without much thought to lighting or presentation. They show what is allegedly a new iPhone with a very different design.
AppleInsider iPhone 7 leak?
There is also no evidence of a headphone jack on the bottom of the phone. However, the external speakers on the bottom look similar to previous iPhone models.
On Chinese social media site Weibo, a new picture supposedly showing the back of the iPhone 7 has been doing the rounds.
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The main noticeable detail is that the "camera bump" from the iPhone 6s appears to have carried over to the new design.
Dropping the headphone socket
Pictures were obtained by the Taiwanese site Apple Club , which previously published the first schematics showing the protuding iPhone 6 camera lens, before being republished by 9to5Mac.
They appear to confirm rumours that Apple is set to remove the headphone socket from the iPhone 7.
If true, this will probably mean anyone who buys the next version of Apple's iPhone will have to use wireless headphones or fork out for a pricey converter.
In January, the usual shadowy "supply chain sources" told a Chinese website that the 3.5 inch headphone jack will not be included on Apple's next mobile.
Recently, these rumours have been fuelled by images of a case for the new phone that apparently show no hole for the headphone wires.
The pictures, spotted by Nowhereelse.fr after they were published on Twitter, seem to support the rumour that Apple will ditch the headphone socket.
There's no hole in the case for where a headphone socket should be - instead there are just spaces for the charging port and speakers.
Of course, there's no way of confirming the legitimacy of the case - but it serves as an interesting indicator for a potentially big design change.
Tech experts reckon that by removing the headphone socket, Apple engineers will be able to shave 1mm off the thickness of the phone.
Meanwhile an insight coming from Deutsche Bank analysts by way of Business Insider , suggests that Apple will include a special adaptor along with the iPhone 7 instead of a pair of headphones.
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"A Lightning-to-audio dongle included with the iPhone 7 - not a pair of Lightning headphones," reports the tech site.
That would mean instead of plugging your headphones directly into the phone, you have to carry around an adapter with you everywhere you go. Or, use wireless headphones.
Business Insider calls Apple's strategy a "huge risk" and explains the Deutsche Bank information is from a "research note."
Specs
Yasser Farahi The iPhone 7 will likely come in different colours - including a gold version
Because the new iPhone will likely arrive with Apple's iOS 10 software and an upgraded processor, it will offer even more power and better efficiency.
Likely to be boasting a processor called the A10 chip, the iPhone 7 will surely boast more power - although it's anyone's guess as to how much this will translate into actual usage.
Yasser Farahi Apple will pack the very latest technology into its new flagship handset
At the moment, we don't know what kind of battery the iPhone 7 will use - but at least there's now a Low Power Mode built into iOS 9 to help it last even longer. We expect this will continue into an updated version of iOS.
According to Korean site ETNews , Apple is currently in discussion with arch-rival Samsung over supplying OLED screens for its next phone.
This would shift the display over from the current LED model to a much more vibrant OLED screen. Such a move would likely make for better colour reproduction for videos and games, but might hamper battery life.
Elsewhere, a leak Italian website from HDblog suggests that Apple's iPhone 7 Plus, which is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 7 this September, will feature a whopping 256GB of storage.
That's double the storage of an entry-level Macbook Air, and would make the iPhone 7 Plus Apple's most high-capacity smartphone yet.
The site shows pictures of a 256GB SanDisk NAND flash memory chip that "could be appropriate for the next generation smartphone", according to MacRumours .
HDBlog SanDisk's 256GB NAND flash chip (top) and older 64GB chip (bottom)
Apple has used SanDisk flash memory chips in a number of previous iPhone models - including the iPhone 5, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus - so it wouldn't be surprising if the two companies decided to link up again for the iPhone 7.
However, one change could be a huge boon for Apple fans.
Camera
A photo claiming to be of the iPhone 7 Plus has surfaced on Chinese website Bastille Post , adding fuel to rumours that the smartphone will feature a dual-lens camera.
The picture shows a protruding, pill-shaped enclosure - which differs from the two separate circular camera openings depicted in some other online renderings.
Potential First Photo of iPhone 7 Plus Shows Dual-Lens Camera and Smart Connector https://t.co/WlBptUqgOR by @rsgnl pic.twitter.com/sHas18Y1YF — MacRumors.com (@MacRumors) March 15, 2016
Meanwhile, a video claiming to show the flagship iPhone 7's transparent case has been uploaded to YouTube by Unbox Therapy , showing a large cut out for the rear camera.
The advantage of a dual camera is that it could allow iPhone users to snap SLR quality photos and 3D images on a smartphone.
Last year, Apple bought an Israeli smart camera company called LinX Computational Imaging, which builds smartphone and tablet cameras with sensors that provide depths of field.
The technology also allows for high quality images to be captured in low-light conditions.
Waterproof iPhone
Herman Haidin Constructed using liquidmetal, the iPhone 7 could be completely waterproof
The misery of dropping your iPhone down the toilet could soon be over as the latest rumours suggest Apple's next iPhone could be completely waterproof.
According to a report in the China-based Commercial Times , Apple is working on a new "compound material" that repels water for use in its forthcoming smartphone, which it is thought will be called the iPhone 7.
This new material will also reportedly remove the need for the two strips of plastic that run across the back of the current generation of iPhones to allow mobile signals to reach the antennas.
This suggests that the body of the next iPhone may not be made from metal at all, but some other kind of material that allows radio waves to pass through it.
Industrial designer Herman Haidin has taken a stab at predicting the next version of Apple's handset and reckons the American tech giant could use a material known as 'liquidmetal'.
Apple acquired a patent for liquidmetal back in 2010 and uses it to make the small SIM ejector tool that comes in each iPhone box.
The material itself is a type of alloy that's tougher and more water-resistant than typical aluminium.
In the concept, Haidin envisions the iPhone 7 as a mere 3mm thick with a body formed of glass and liquidmetal.
Herman Haidin
There has also been some suggestion that the iPhone 7 could include a cutting-edge technology known as LiFi , that is capable of transmitting information at 100 times the speed of WiFi.
However, this is unlikely, given that LiFi is still in the early stages of development, and researchers don't expect it to be ready for commercial use before the end of the decade.
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Has voting to leave the EU been good or bad for house prices?
House prices increased by 0.6% month-on-month in August to reach a new record high, Nationwide Building Society has found.
That leaves the average UK property value is now £206,145 - after climbing by 5.6% in the past 12 months. More, despite reports that housing market has slowed, the rates of price growth accelerated in August, Nationwide said.
Robert Gardner, Nationwide's chief economist, said: "The pick-up in price growth is somewhat at odds with signs that housing market activity has slowed in recent months.
"However, the decline in demand appears to have been matched by weakness on the supply side of the market. Surveyors report that instructions to sell have also declined and the stock of properties on the market remains close to 30-year lows. This helps to explain why the pace of house price growth has remained broadly stable."
Jeremy Leaf, a north London estate agent and former residential chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), said: "While the increase in prices in August is encouraging and a little surprising, when you look behind the figures it becomes apparent that most of it is based on shortage of stock which we are also finding on the ground."
What have other reports said?
On Tuesday, Bank of England figures showed the number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers fell to its lowest level in a year-and-a-half in July. Property website Rightmove also recently reported the average house seller's asking price fell by £3,600 in August across England and Wales.
Do the reports agree?
How much of the housing market cool-down is due to the uncertainty following the Brexit vote?
It is hard to tell, as there were already signs of the market slowing before the vote. Other factors which have had an influence include a stamp duty hike for buy-to-let investors.
The tax hike was imposed on April 1, and before this deadline estate agents reported that a rush of investors were snapping up properties. This meant many property purchases that may otherwise have taken place later in the year were brought forward.
Seasonal factors also have an influence - the summer holidays are often a quieter period for the housing market.
Getty What are people waiting for?
What is next for the housing market?
Experts have said much will depend on how the jobs market holds up and how confident people feel about making big purchases, such as buying a house.
With the Bank of England base rate having recently been chopped to 0.25%, many people are benefiting from cheaper mortgage costs, which should help to support the market.
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Why does Nationwide's index show that house prices are continuing to increase despite slower activity in the market?
Nationwide suggests that the recent drop-off in demand from buyers is being matched by a low number of properties on the market. Buyers' lack of choice is helping to keep house prices up.
Have there been any signs of confidence returning to the market following the referendum vote?
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has said some of its members have indicated activity has already picked up after an initial "wobble", while others have said the vote has only had a "modest or even negligible impact thus far".
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Happy transfer deadline day one and all!
Jim White's yellow tie is freshly ironed and clubs up and down the country and working tirelessly to try and get those last-minute deals through the door.
While plenty of footballers will be snapped holding replica shirts at their new clubs today, there is a LOT of work that has gone in over the last days and weeks to make those deals a possiblity.
So - what has to happen for them to be rubber-stamped?
Here are the 10 steps of every transfer, courtesy of our colleagues at the Liverpool Echo...
1. The scouting
Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images Walsh (left) was credited with scouting many of Leicester's title-winning side
Probably the most mysterious element, but absolutely crucial. After all, if you want to make sure a transfer is a success, it helps to start by having the right player involved.
Football scouting is an evolving industry. The days of the old-school scout, making instinctive judgements from the stands, are not quite over, but they are fading, particularly at the top level.
Many clubs now use computer programmes, such as Scout7, to gather detailed statistical analyses of players. Videos are uploaded within minutes of a game finishing, enabling a manager, head of recruitment or director of football to run the rule over a player from the comfort of his office.
Additionally, the political element is key.
Scouts in the field now spend almost as much time gathering intelligence off the field as they do watching a player on it; speaking to agents, forging relationships with a player’s family and friends, and doing their best to stay a step ahead of their rivals. Few industries are more competitive, or, in football terms at least, more important.
2. The bid
Will Liverpool do business today?
So once a player has been identified, the next step is the transfer (or loan) offer. Pretty straightforward, you’d think, but there is more than one way to start a transfer.
The most obvious is for a buying club to submit a formal written offer for a player, seemingly by fax even in this day and age, which will then be considered by the selling club.
But it is just as common for clubs to contact trusted agents to act on their behalf, either in finding an available player from another club, or finding a buyer for their own unwanted player.
These agents act as intermediaries between the buyers and the sellers, and can set the wheels in motion for a deal that otherwise may not have been struck.
3. Tapping up?
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Premier League rules state that “a player under contract shall not directly or indirectly make any approach to another club without having obtained the prior written consent of the existing club to who he is contracted.”
Basically, that all transfer deals should be started from scratch.
Reality, of course, is different. Rarely will a bid be submitted for a player, without the buying club having contacted the player’s representatives to see if he would be interested in a move, and if so what kind of wages he would be after.
Frowned upon? Certainly, but it is pretty much common practice across the game.
The bulk of a deal is often set up before a fee has been agreed between the buying and selling clubs.
4. The negotiations
Will Manchester United do business?
For those of us in the media, transfer stories provide stock phrases, which are almost becoming cliches. “Preliminary talks,” “advanced discussions”, “talks ongoing”, “personal terms”, “showdown talks” - the list is growing.
Such phrases evoke images of a group of people – players, agents, chairmen, managers – sat around a table sliding pieces of paper with figures on them to each other, to be greeted by a shake of the head and an ‘add a nought on to that and come back, matey.’
Again, the reality is very different.
‘Negotiation’ meetings are often brief, with an agent laying out a player’s demands, and an official (usually the chief executive, the head of recruitment or the director of football) giving the club’s side of things.
Issues which arise during negotiations often relate to, of course, salary, bonuses and signing-on fees, as well as personal and social considerations.
Players often leave the negotiations to their agents, and are kept abreast of the situation from afar. They usually meet with a manager before a deal goes through to discuss how he would fit in at his potential new club - and if they don’t, then they’re taking a huge risk - but in terms of sitting round a negotiating table discussing figures? Rarely.
5. The players’ dilemma
Alexander Hassenstein Should he stay or should he go? Schweinsteiger looks set to stay put
This is the age of ‘player power’ in football, and there is little doubt that in transfer deals, it is they who hold the key.
Fair enough, some would say. After all, it is their lives who will change. Considerations for a player prior to a transfer include how much playing time they would get if they moved clubs, whether they would need to re-locate (or learn a new language), whether they would be happy to work for the buying club’s manager and, particularly as you go down the leagues, the length of contract. Players, like anyone, want security.
And, of course, there is also the financial aspect. Wages play a big part in any job decision, and in football the sums are vast, and still on the up.
“Often, it comes down to how strong the player’s position is,” says ECHO columnist and ex Liverpool striker Neil Mellor.
“If he’s settled and playing regularly, it will cost more to get him out. If he’s out of the team and desperate to move, then some of his power goes.
“In my career, I turned moves down because I didn’t want to move to certain parts of the country, or to work for certain managers. Those things all go through your head, definitely.
"It’s a short career, and making the wrong decision can cost you.”
6. The agents
JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images Mino Raiola was key to Paul Pogba's transfer
Often held up as the enemy of football, agents in truth suffer from a familiar problem; the conduct of a few bad apples ruining the whole batch.
In reality, agents are an important part of the game, particularly at this time of year, and good ones are valued, by both players and clubs. As stated, agents can be used by clubs to identify players, or to find clubs for players they are looking to sell. Their network of connections is often a valuable tool for managers, from the highest level down.
They also, theoretically at least, should ensure players are able to focus on their football, without having to concern themselves with contract negotiations and discussions. A good agent should be as much a mentor and a confidante as a negotiator. They earn, mind.
For the 12 months up to September 2014, Premier League clubs paid a record £115m in agents’ fees, with Chelsea alone responsible for £16.8m of those (Liverpool paid £14.3m, Everton £5.8m).
“My number one concern is my player,” says Neil Sang, a Liverpool-based agent who represents a number of players. “I listen to what my player wants, and then try to make it happen as best I can.”
7. The media
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The relationship between the media and the transfer window is very much love-hate. They love it because the stories keep them knee-deep in copy, but hate it because sifting through the garbage is an arduous and often disheartening process.
Regularly, reporters will receive tip-offs about potential transfers, often via agents but sometimes from other sources. The famous ‘taxi driver from the airport’ is usually prevalent at this time of year, while any number of elite international players can be spotted heading towards Finch Farm or Melwood.
Or the Lobster Pot, in more extreme cases.
8. The medical & the work permit
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The final hurdles in a deal are the medical and, for some players, the work permit. Medicals at top-level clubs are stringent, carried out at the training ground – Liverpool also carry out tests on players at the Spire Hospital in Mossley Hill - and often well publicised through club’s official media channels.
But as time ticks away on deadline day clubs, naturally, have been known to take gambles. Liverpool, for example, signed Andy Carroll in January 2011 while the striker was sidelined with a thigh injury. Basically, if both club and player want a deal to go through, then it will.
Work-permits, meanwhile, are needed for any player over the age of 16 who does not own an EU passport.
The buying club, basically, agrees to sponsor the player to be in the UK. A certificate of sponsorship is then produced by the club, which is submitted to the FA. The FA will grant the work permit if the player has played 75% of competitive games for a FIFA-ranked top 70 nation over the past two years.
Failure to meet this requirement will see an application rejected, unless it can be proven a player was unavailable for selection due to injury. A club may appeal if their first application is rejected, with a panel convened to establish whether, in its view, the player’s transfer would be of benefit to the game in the relevant country. Arsenal, for example, successfully persuaded the panel to grant Gabriel Paulista, an uncapped Brazilian, a work permit for his move from Villarreal in January.
9. The drama
REX/Shutterstock Pogba's move took a LONG time
It is a question that always gets asked when deadline day rolls around. Having had a month to get deals done (more if it is a summer window), why do we find so many clubs scratching around at 10pm with an hour before deadline?
Why do we have footballers, like Gareth Barry before he moved on loan from Manchester City to Everton, sat in their cars with a coffee and Candy Crush, waiting for the green light to go and finalise their transfer? Why have we got Harry Redknapp ringing up Niko Kranjcar like a broken-hearted lover, asking him to save him every single January?
Drama addicts? Possibly. But the biggest factor about deadline day, especially in January, is how much of a domino effect is in operation. Clubs try to plan as best they can, but one transfer leads to others – Barry’s Everton deal, for example, was dependant on Marouane Fellaini moving to Manchester United, while Liverpool signed Andy Carroll because Fernando Torres left for Chelsea.
Additionally, a sudden run of poor form (or injuries) can lead to panic, particularly if a club is battling relegation, or chasing promotion. The risk of not adding to your squad when there are four months left in the season, is deemed too big to ignore. Hence the “panic-buy” signings on the final day.
A club that is suddenly stripped of its star man late in the window, as Liverpool were with Torres, has to act fast, and that creates a knock-on, and a fair bit of drama too. Too much for Jim White to handle, at times.
10. Done deal!
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And there you have it.
The fee is agreed, the personal terms are agreed, the medical is done. All that remains is to lodge the signed and sealed, finalised paperwork with the Premier League and the FA...
….Oh, and to make sure you get the obligatory smiling photo of the player with his new manager, and his new club’s shirt.
Simple, eh?
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All the gossip, news, pictures and performances from the 33rd annual awards ceremony
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MTV VMAs 2016 live: Red carpet glamour and star performances as Video Music Award winners are announced
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The MTV Video Music Awards are back and bigger than ever. The 33rd annual ceremony kicks off in New York tonight with a star-studded guest list featuring the likes of Beyonce , Britney Spears, Nick Jonas, Rihanna, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. We'll be bringing you all the buzzworthy moments, red carpet glamour, star performances and updates on this year's winners.
23:37 Why isn't Taylor Swift attending this year's show? Every year we look forward to seeing Taylor dancing in her chair while surrounded by her famous squad. But this year, Taylor will sadly be Shaking It Off somewhere else. The pop superstar is skipping tonight’s ceremony, with sources close to the VMAs and Swift confirming to Mirror Celeb that she was never scheduled to attend. Taylor has not been nominated for any awards this time around. Her last album, 1989, was released in 2014 and last year she bagged three Moonmen. Kanye West must be disappointed... Getty Images for NARAS Feuding: Kanye and Taylor
23:21 Rihanna 'demands to be kept apart from Rita Ora' The show hasn’t even kicked off yet and two stars are already threatening to fall out. According to reports, Rihanna has asked to be seated away from Rita Ora. Last year it was reported Rita’s decision to sue her former label Roc Nation was sparked by her feud with the Bajan-born star. The pop star will be picking up the coveted Vanguard Award tonight. Splash Rihanna spotted earlier today
Miley Cyrus is a no-show If you were expecting to see some Miley Cyrus shaped controversy tonight, you’re going to be left disappointed. The singer, whose 2013 foam finger VMA performance has gone down in showbiz history, took to Instagram earlier today to say she wouldn’t be at tonight’s ceremony because she was too busy snogging her dogs. We don’t really blame her, to be fair.
key event Beyonce IS performing! The sassy superstar WILL be making a surprise appearance at tonight’s bash. A number of outlets reported that the singer had ‘top-secret’ rehearsals ahead of the show, while her bodyguard was also spotted at Madison Square Garden earlier today - and now MTV has confirmed the exciting news. Bey is nominated for a huge 11 awards at tonight’s ceremony, including Video of The Year, Best Female Video, Best Collaboration and Best Pop Video. ������ BEYONCÉ. IS. PERFORMING. #VMAs������ — MTV (@MTV) August 28, 2016
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PLUS: Joe Hart won't be moving to Anfield AND Liverpool have submitted an £11million bid for Borussia Dortmund starlet Christian Pulisic
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Liverpool transfer news and rumours: Jurgen Klopp to allow Lazar Markovic to leave?
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Lazar Markovic will be allowed to leave Liverpool before the transfer window closes, the Liverpool Echo report.
It is claimed Markovic is not in Jurgen Klopp's plans this season and the Reds boss is happy to sanction a loan move for the Serb.
The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Fenerbahce but struggled with injuries during his time in Turkey.
Markovic played three times for Liverpool in pre-season but hasn't featured in either of the club's opening two Premier League matches.
Hart won't join Reds
Liverpool are not interested in signing unsettled Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, the Liverpool Echo report.
REUTERS Joe Hart won't be joining the Reds
The Reds have repeatedly been linked with a move for the England shot-stopper since it emerged last week that he was free to leave the Etihad.
Hart, who has lost his place since the arrival of Pep Guardiola, is expected to secure a loan deal away from City over the coming days following their £15.4million signing of Claudio Bravo from Barcelona.
However, Anfield won’t be his destination as Jurgen Klopp isn’t looking for another keeper.
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Reds submit bid for Dortmund star
Liverpool have offered Borussia Dortmund £11million for American wonderkid Christian Pulisic, writes Aaron Flanagan.
But it is believed that Dortmund will resist all attempts from Jurgen Klopp, their former coach, to lure the winger away from the club.
Klopp worked with Pulisic during his time at Dortmund, where the 17-year-old was in the club’s academy.
Ezra Shaw Liverpool are interested in Christian Pulisic
He became an instant hit when he was promoted to the first-team back in February, where he scored two goals.
Despite his tender age, Pulisic is already a full USA international having earned six caps and played during this summer's Copa America.
Coutinho a doubt for Spurs clash
Philippe Coutinho could sit out of Liverpool's trip to Tottenham this weekend.
The Brazilian attacker was suffering from a tight hamstring following last weekend's defeat to Burnley and sat out the midweek EFL Cup win over Burton.
John Powell Philippe Coutinho is a doubt for the Reds' clash with Spurs
Coutinho did take part in light training at Melwood on Thursday but Jurgen Klopp admits that the Saturday lunchtime showdown could be too soon for his return, report the Liverpool Echo.
“The muscle was a little stiff,” Klopp said. “He felt something so we didn’t want to take a risk (against Burton).
“We left him out of training until now. We have to make a decision with what we can do with him."
Klopp rubbishes Henderson exit talk
Jurgen Klopp has dispelled any questions about the future of Jordan Henderson by insisting: “If I had any doubt, he wouldn’t be here.”
The Liverpool skipper endured a miserable season of injury last year, which threw his Anfield career under a harsh spotlight, writes David Maddock.
John Powell Jordan Henderson won't be leaving Liverpool
Amid claims of Spurs interest, there were strong suggestions that Reds boss Klopp was not impressed with his form and fitness, and may be prepared to sell him.
That tallied with fan unrest and criticism but last night the German dismissed speculation by flatly denying Henderson was on the way out.
“I see him every day in training so if I was doubting him he would not be here,” said Klopp emphatically.
“I like this player and he is very important for this club. There is absolutely no doubt.”
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Brooklyn Beckham and Chloe Grace Moretz are apparently planning on taking their romance to the next level.
The loved-up stars, who made things official earlier this year, are thought to be hoping to eradicate distance from their relationship by moving in together.
"They've found a four-bedroom house in Venice Beach for £6 million," an insider told Reveal.
"They have hired a decorator who previously worked for Jennifer Aniston. Chloe already has her own digs, but she believes it's time to get a place both she and Brooklyn can call their own."
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Apparently they've got the blessing from parents David and Victoria Beckham, who intend on using proceeds from the sale of their French home to help fund the move.
However, recent rumours have put a dampener on the young couple's plans, as they face fresh claims that their relationship is on the rocks.
A source told Heat Magazine that the pair were spotted in a heated row during a recent Coldplay concert - which ended with Chloe "dumping" Brooklyn at one point.
"These two have made and split up so many times. No one expects this to last forever," said an insider.
Apparently jealousy has been a driving force with behind their arguments, and living so far apart has only made the issue worse.
"She gets annoyed when she feels he's being clingy, but the moment he pulls away, she's all over him. No one expects this to last forever," added the source.
There's been no signs of arguing between the couple on social media though, with Brooklyn recently vowing to keep Chloe "safe" in their latest PDA.
The Mirror has approached Brooklyn and Chloe's reps for comment.
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X Factor contestants come in all shapes and sizes, but for every good singer that auditions, there are perhaps at least five bad ones.
However, never before have we seen a pop star wanna be quite like Rachel Hooke.
The 45-year-old got off to a good start with some casual flirting from Simon Cowell, who told her that she looked younger than her years, but it was all down hill from there.
Rachel, from Leicester, regaled the X Factor judges with tales about her hobbies, which include rambling and advanced driving.
Syco / Thames / Dymond Rachel Hooke nearly sent viewers to sleep on the X Factor
When asked what exactly advanced driving was, she said: "It's about improving your normal driving. It's about keeping to the speed limit, making your gear changes smooth, anticipating hazards but being progressive when it's safe to do so."
As Sharon Osbourne gave a look of "get me out of here", Rachel continued describing the perks and intricacies of being an advanced driver.
She added: "You need to be aware that your stopping distance is going to be a lot greater with wet roads, so whereas you normally allow the two second rule, make it the four second rule."
I think we've officially met the worlds most boring woman #XFactor — Andy Horton (@itsandyhorton) August 28, 2016
Rachel, stick with being an advanced driver...#XFactor — Margot (@MargotB125) August 28, 2016
Syco / Thames / Dymond The wannabe spoke in great length about her advanced driving skills
Her advice went on and on and on, and viewers were in danger of falling asleep but thankfully she was interrupted and had to actually audition.
Rachel chose to sing Meghan Trainor's hit All About That Bass, but like her story about advanced driving, it went down like a led balloon.
Her rendition of the popular track didn't get any positive feedback and she was sent home by all four of the judges, but Simon did say that he'd like to go driving with her so that's a positive thing at least.
Syco / Thames / Dymond Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger were dumbfounded by how boring Rachel was
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IFA 2016 preview: What to expect from Samsung, Sony, LG and others at Europe's biggest tech show
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IFA - one of the world's biggest and longest-standing technology trade shows - is almost upon us.
For those who have never heard of it, IFA is a place for press and industry enthusiasts to gather and gawp at the latest innovations and product releases. And as most who have been will tell you, it's a force to be reckoned with.
IFA IFA is one of the tech industry's biggest events of the year
At the end of every summer, IFA descends on the German capital of Berlin, with thousands of technology fans visiting one of the world's biggest and most badly designed conference centres - the Messe.
There are usually stacks of announcements from most of the world's biggest names in smartphones, computers and gadgets , and we are pretty certain this year will be no different.
Here's what you can expect at IFA 2016, when the event gets underway on 31 August.
A raft of new smartphones
Word on the street is that Sony will be unveiling it's next big flagship phone at IFA this year, quite possibly the Xperia Z6.
We've not seen much in terms of rumours or leaks this year, but if the Z5 is anything to go by, expect big, beautiful high-resolution screens alongside waterproof casing and boxy but elegant designs.
There have also been rumours that South Korean smartphone firm LG will unveil its next gen curved smartphone, the G Flex 3 at the show, although we don't expect that to be all it has up its sleeve.
The firm's next flagship, the LG V20, is expected to appear on 6 September at a separate event in San Francisco, but it could be on display at IFA, too.
REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke Chinese tech giant Huawei are expected to release a new smartphone at the Berlin event
Chinese phone maker Huawei has been pretty busy this past year, cobbling together the likes of a watch, smartphones and tablets in the hope that someone outside Asia will buy them. But we doubt that will stop the firm releasing something new at IFA, and the rumours support that assumption, too.
According to various sources online, Huawei will release a Mate 9 handset, which is expected to boast a 5.9-inch screen with a Full HD resolution.
Wearables-a-plenty
Samsung may have only launched its Galaxy Note 7 phone just weeks ago, but judging by the South Korean company's media invitations that were sent out earlier this month , it's very likely Samsung is gearing up to reveal its latest smartwatch at IFA.
The invitation leaves little to the imagination, thanks to the "Talk about 3" caption and an image of a round clock face.
The South Korean giant is obviously pre-empting arch rival Apple, which is widely expected to launch a new version of the Apple Watch later this year.
Samsung is gearing up to reveal its latest Gear S3 smartwatch at its IFA launch event
The Lenovo-owned Motorola launched three versions of the Moto 360 smartwatch at IFA 2015, so we're presuming the company will be doing the same again at this year's event.
As we've already seen the firm's new Moto G, Moto E and Moto Z smartphones not so long ago, it's likely that Motorola will turn its attention to wearables again, perhaps in the form of the Moto 360 3.
FitBit is also expected to be showing off some of its new fitness-inspired wearables, but due to a considerable lack of leaks, we're not sure exactly what to expect yet.
The usual big-ass TVs
As with every IFA comes the usual flux of large-screen, ridiculously high-resolution TVs so you can be sure to hear about the biggest and best upcoming releases from the likes of Panasonic, LG, Philips, Samsung, Sony, and maybe even some newcomers.
LG is likely to show off some new huge TVs at the event this year
We wouldn't be surprised if one of the big TV manufacturers unveiled another 4K TV - or ten - so be sure to keep your square-eyes peeled for that.
Also expect the more unusual TV designs and slightly bonkers product ideas, such as the Haier TV, which popped up at IFA the other year and lets you control it with your eyes.
New laptop/tablet form factors
There are fewer bog standard laptop and tablet announcement with every IFA that passes us by, but you can usually expect to catch a glimpse of at least one new such device, especially 2-in-1s.
Lenovo is rumoured to be taking the lid off a new form factor hybrid device of this nature for its flexible Yoga range, which is said to feature a revolutionary new design.
Expect yet more novel 2-in-1 designs from Lenovo at IFA this year
Check back for our coverage at the event during 31 Aug-1 Sept to find out exactly what that is!
The weird and the wonderful
IFA wouldn't be IFA without the usual barrage of weird, crazy new gadgets that we may or may never see again. But that's the beauty of the show.
Getty IFA is ususally a breeding grounds for whacky gizmos such as 3D printers and other strange gadgets
Whether its 3D printed pizza, paper-thin keyboards or smart inner-soles for your gym shoes, all of which made an appearance last year, we'd be lying if we said we weren't looking forward to seeing what weird stuff this year's event will have in store for us.
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Frustrated families have hit out at Thorpe Park as at least five major rides were closed at one time, with severe delays on several others.
As families set out to enjoy the summer holidays on one of the hottest days of the year today, many were left disappointed when they couldn't go on a number of the rides at the Surrey theme park.
According to angry parents and the Queue Times website, up to five rides were closed at one time, including major attractions Nemesis Inferno , Stealth and Colossus.
Customers faced queues of nearly two hours on Saw – The Ride, 85 minutes on I'm A Celebrity, 80 minutes on Tidal Wave and an hour on several others, including Rush, The Swarm and X.
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But disappointed customers on Twitter claim some of the queues were even longer than projected, with Jo Coking saying: "Would be great to get that Friday feeling but got in a queue that said 60 minutes and two hours later I'm still waiting."
Another Twitter user said: "Was excited to spend the day at Thorpe Park only to get here and the majority of the good rides aren't working."
Others tweeted at the Thorpe Park official account to request a refund.
Emma Holmes said: Disgusted with Thorpe Park. W aste of money and trip! Travelled four hours to be ripped off and not notified of any ride closures until arrival."
A spokesman wrote back to her saying the ride closures had been clearly advertised on the Thorpe Park website.
One-day admission into the park is £57.50 at the door per person, or £32.99 if you buy online.
Thrill-seekers were left terrified at the park last month when the Colossus ride ground to a halt.
Shocked guests were walked to safety when the rollorcoaster was stopped at the theme park .
Employees shut the ride down after after someone was spotted sticking their leg out of the cart.
The theme park has been approached for comment.
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Fran and Ed have been married for 52 years and their matching clothes have delighted online commenters
An adorable elderly couple who dress in matching outfits have been praised for their sweet romance after 52 YEARS together.
Fran and Ed Garguila's every day clothing includes all the colours of the rainbow - but each always complements the other.
Their images have been shared online by their teen grandson Anthony Garguila, and the internet is full of people who think they're as adorable as he does.
"I never expected a tweet of my grandparents to go viral," he said, after more than 34,369 people retweeted his Ausgust 30 post.
The couple - Ed, who is 76, and 74-year-old Fran - have been dressing alike since they started square dancing several years ago, reports CNN .
Twitter / @AnthonyGargiula Fran and Ed Garguila started wearing matching outfits when they took square dancing classes
They even came to a performance by singer Anthony last year in matching orange - and became the stars of the show when they invited their square dancing crew along in the same hue.
Anthony says he gets a text every morning of their outfits for the day and a caring message reading: "Good morning! We hope you have a good day!"
He says he is most fond of the 'bumblebee outfit', where Ed dons yellow T-shirt and black trousers and Fran wears a black top and yellow bottoms.
Twitter / @AnthonyGargiula The 'bumblebee outfit' is the couple's grandson's favourite from their wardrobe
"It's the cutest thing ever," he adds.
"They personify being grandparents and being a couple," says Rich Garguila, the couple's son.
Anthony says that he texted to tell them they had gone viral and, when the morning's 'outfit of the day' text arrived, it was signed: "From your famous grandparents."
Twitter / @AnthonyGargiula Grandson Anthony gets a morning text with their latest outfit, he says
Commenters have gone crazy for the shots, with one reading: "This is the most adorable thing I have EVER seen."
Others added: "That is dedication and actually really cute" and "This is so SWEEEET! I just want to hug them!"
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Dealario Koonce, 35, was arrested after two Southwest Airlines crew members and one passenger were injured on Thursday evening
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A man stripped to his underwear, jumped a security fence and rammed a pickup truck into a plane at an airport in Nebraska, police said.
Dealario Koonce was arrested after driving the truck into the Southwest Airlines flight at Omaha airport on Thursday evening.
Two crew members were injured in the incident, which happened as passengers were boarding the Denver-bound flight at 9.30pm local time (2.30am GMT).
One of the 18 passengers was also injured when the truck smashed into the plane's nose gear, Omaha Airport Authority Chief of Police Tim Connahan said.
Man breaches Omaha airport security, hits plane https://t.co/TP2o78D3Bd pic.twitter.com/7r4kUoP7FK — FOX6 News (@fox6now) August 26, 2016
Koonce, 35, was taken into custody and there was no suggestion the incident was an act of extremism, Connahan said.
He added that airport security personnel had noticed a man "acting in a bizarre manner" near the perimeter of the airport.
The man then stripped down to his boxer shorts, climbed over a fence and ran onto an airport runway as officers gave chase.
He then jumped into a parked truck, which had its engine running, and drove it into the nose gear of the plane he was apprehended by police, Connahan said.
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Jeremy Corbyn looked on course to increase his mandate last night, after a new poll showed him leading Owen Smith by 24 points.
Mr Corbyn is in the lead by 62% to 38% among Labour members and supporters. He won last year's Labour leadership contest with a 59% share of the vote.
The YouGov survey for the Times found support for Mr Smith is high among members who joined before May 2015, at 68%, but it drops to 28% for those who joined between May and September this year.
Just 14% of members who signed up after September and 25% of registered supporters who paid £25 to vote in the contest support Mr Smith.
Around 5% of registered supporters said they were still undecided.
The survey polled 1,248 Labour members, registered supporters and affiliated supporters.
Jeff J Mitchell 57% of Labour members said Mr Corbyn is "doing well"
Elsewhere in the survey, some 57% of members said Mr Corbyn was doing well as leader of the Labour party , and 52% said he should lead Labour into the next general election.
This is wildly at odds with the British population, only 23% of whom said he was doing well, and 41% of whom said he should step down now.
More than half of Jeremy Corbyn supporters said they'd leave to join a breakaway party if Owen Smith won the election. If the situation was reversed, 45% of Owen Smith supporters said they would leave for a new party.
Owen Smith launched his battle bus in Pontypridd today
Some 35% of Labour members said Jeremy Corbyn was "competent", compared to just 10% of the wider public.
The figures were similar for Owen Smith , with 30% of members and 10% of the public saying he was "competent."
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Findings spark warnings from leading experts that the devices may be ‘far more dangerous than people realise’
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Researchers have questioned decision to approve e-cigarettes as aid to stopping smoking
E-cigarettes are as bad for your heart as smoking, a new study shows.
The findings sparked warnings from leading experts that the devices may be ‘far more dangerous than people realise’.
More than two million Brits use e-cigarettes.
The research found that they stiffen the heart's vital aorta artery, damaging it like regular cigarettes.
Professor Peter Weissberg, Medical Director of the British Heart Foundation and one of Britain’s most senior doctors, said: “The findings show that e-cigarettes have a similar effect to normal cigarettes on the stiffness of the main blood vessel in the body.”
He said the discovery was ‘important’ and warned it ‘shows that e-cigarettes cannot be assumed to be risk free’.
Getty GPs will soon be able to prescribe e-cigarettes to help smokers quit
The research was revealed at the world’s biggest heart conference in Rome.
It comes amid growing controversy over the safety of e-cigarettes.
UK public health chiefs last year officially endorsed e-cigarettes, claiming they were 95% safer than regular cigarettes.
And GPs will soon be able prescribe them alongside nicotine patches and gum to help people quit.
But it later emerged that Public Health England’s claims relied on a study conducted by scientists in the pay of the e-cigarette industry.
And there is growing evidence that chemicals released by the devices cause long-term harm including lung damage, heart complications, cancer and stillbirth in pregnant women.
Now researchers at the annual congress of the European Society of Cardiology have warned that Public Health England’s recommendation of e-cigarettes to Brits was premature.
They added that they would not encourage the use of the devices.
Lead researcher Professor Charalambos Vlachopoulos, of the University of Athens Medical School, said: “We measured aortic stiffness. If the aorta is stiff you multiply your risk of dying, either from heart diseases or from other causes.”
Professor Vlachopoulos said: “The aorta is like a balloon next to the heart. The more stiff the balloon is, the more difficult for the heart to pump.
And he slammed Public Health England’s controversial stance on e-cigarettes.
He said: “I wouldn’t recommend them now as a method to give up smoking.
“I think the UK has rushed into adopting this method.”
Professor Robert West, from University College London, one of Britain’s leading experts in quitting smoking, said it was not clear whether the effects were simply a short-term effect caused by nicotine, or a sign of something more concerning.
He added: “It would certainly be fair to say the study shows that electronic cigarettes are not without any risk - the critical question is how much risk?”
However, Deborah Arnott, chief executive of Action on Smoking and Health, a group who have repeatedly backed the use of e-cigarettes, disagreed with the British Heart Foundation’s take on the study. She said it did ‘not prove that e-cigarettes are as hazardous as smoking’.
Rosanna O’Connor, director of drugs, alcohol and tobacco at Public Health England, vowed the body would review the new research.
But she insisted: “Vaping carries a fraction of the risk of smoking yet many smokers are still not aware, which could be keeping people smoking rather than switching to a much less harmful alternative.”
Tom Pruen, of the Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association, said: “Lots of things have short-term effects on aortic stiffness” and that the study showed nothing new.
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The champions are out to eclipse the £16m they paid for Ahmed Musa last month by doing a £25m deal — though Sporting Lisbon's valuation is much higher
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Slimani's 27 goals helped Sporting finish as runners-up in Portugal last season
Leicester are in advanced talks with Sporting Lisbon over a £25million move for forward Islam Slimani.
Boss Claudio Ranieri is keen to land the Algerian to increase his firepower ahead of the Foxes’ first ever Champions League campaign.
His Portuguese club, however, are demanding £34.1m for the 28-year-old, who is interested in a move to the King Power Stadium.
Champions Leicester consider that figure to be unrealistic but are hopeful of reaching agreement before Wednesday night's 11pm deadline.
Slimani moved to Sporting in 2013 and has netted 31 times in 46 matches for the club.
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His 27 goals last season helped his club to finish as runners-up behind Lisbon rivals Benfica in the Portuguese top flight.
Slimani has also won 43 caps for his country, scoring 23 goals.
Ranieri has already signed Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow this summer for £16m — currently the club's current record fee.
He is now set to allow back-up striker Leonardo Ulloa could leave for regular football elsewhere, with a number of clubs eyeing the former Brighton star.
Reuters / Darren Staples Ulloa scored some crucial goals in Leicester's title season but is now set to leave
Leicester will also allow Swiss international midfielder Gokhan Inler to leave.
There is interest in him from French side Lyon and Turkey's Besiktas.
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Jordanna Best, 21, had an inflated balloon of nitrous oxide in her mouth when she swerved onto the wrong side of the road and plouged into a van
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A woman has been jailed after she crashed into another car while inhaling hippy crack at the wheel.
Jordanna Best, 21, had an inflated balloon of nitrous oxide in her mouth when she swerved onto the wrong side of the road on a blind bend ploughing into an oncoming van.
Two passengers in her Ford Ka, Harrison Oldfield and Lauren Best were seriously injured in the impact.
Lauren suffered a fractured vertebra and injuries to her liver, Mr Oldfield suffered broken ribs. The van driver suffered cuts and bruises.
Best suffered fractured ribs and a collapsed lung in the crash near Manchester United ’s training ground at Carrington.
Today Best, from Partington, near Manchester, was convicted of two charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and jailed for 20 months.
She was also disqualified from driving for two years and 10 months and must take an extended re-test.
Manchester Evening News Best suffered fractured ribs and a collapsed lung in the crash
David Graham for the Crown Prosecuton Service said after the case: “She took a series of risks that night, putting other road users as well as her passengers at serious risk of harm with disastrous consequences.
"She has accepted driving her car whilst inhaling nitrous oxide; not only would this have affected her ability to drive safely, it meant she had to drive with only one hand on the steering wheel, whilst the balloon she inhaled from would also have obscured her view through the windscreen.
Manchester Evening News She has been jailed for 20 months
“This case serves as an example of the consequences of dangerous driving. The CPS and Police are dedicated to bringing to justice those who do not drive safely on our roads.”
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Dramatic discovery from a study conducted over nearly two decades was revealed at the world’s biggest heart conference
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Older people who walk or garden for just half an hour a day can slash their risk of dying by half.
The dramatic discovery from a study conducted over nearly two decades was revealed at the world’s biggest heart conference, reports the Sunday People.
Experts hailed the findings as proof that even light exercise can “add years onto our lives”, adding that it is “never too late to start”.
Researchers followed 2,500 men and women aged between 65 and 74 for 16 years.
They found those who did just four hours of moderate exercise a week - which equates to 34 minutes a day - saw huge benefits.
Light exercise can help prolong life by 'years'
Their overall risk of cardiovascular death - for instance dying from a heart attack , stroke or heart disease - dropped by 54%.
Moderate physical activity included simply taking a stroll, cycling or other forms of light exercise like fishing or gardening.
High levels of physical activity led to an even greater reduction in risk, according to the study by US and Finnish experts.
Professor Riitta Antikainen, who led the research, said: “Our study provides further evidence that older adults who are physically active have a lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and death from cardiovascular disease.
“The protective effect of leisure time physical activity is dose dependent - in other words, the more you do, the better.”
Getting on your bike could be another great option
And she stressed millions of older people could still improve their chances of a longer life even if they had have multiple conditions, adding: “Activity is protective even if you have other risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high cholesterol.”
The major research was carried out by the University of Oulu in Oulu, Finland, and Florida International University, in Miami, US.
In total, 2,456 men and women aged between 65 and 74 were enrolled into the study which began in 1997.
The group was followed for 16 years until the end of 2013.
Overall, 197 people died diet from a heart-related condition and 416 had their first cardiovascular “event” like a heart attack.
Researchers found that moderate physical activity was associated with a 31% reduced risk of a cardiovascular “event” and a 54% reduced risk of dying from a heart-related issue.
High physical activity slashed the risk of a cardiovascular “event” by 45% and cut the risk of death by 66%.
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High level of exercise was classed as three hours a week of recreational sports. For example, running, jogging, skiing, gymnastics, swimming, ballgames or intense training.
British experts hailed the findings.
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director of Age UK, said the study was a “really strong body of research” which “demonstrates the importance of physical activity in later life”.
She added: “Even small amounts of physical activity can make a difference to a person’s health and can lower the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, strokes, and certain cancers.
“Not only does exercise add years onto our lives, it can improve your mood and help maintain independence.
“The important thing to remember is it’s never too late to start, even increasing your daily physical activity by a small amount will benefit you at any age.”
And Emily Reeve, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, added: “This study highlights the importance of physical activity at any age, including the elderly.”
“In order to keep their heart healthy and improve general health, older adults need to keep active.”
She added: “Older people should also try to break up long periods of sitting with light activity, as we know that sedentary behaviour is now considered an independent risk factor for ill health.”
Professor Antikainen, professor of geriatrics at the University of Oulu, said that although the effects of exercise on your risk of developing heart conditions was “well established”, until now “relatively little” had been known about how those affected can slash their risk of dying.
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She added that despite the difficulties those who have retired might have in exercising enough, it was “important” to stay active in order to reduce your risk of dying.
She said: “Physical exercise may become more challenging with ageing. However, it is important for older people to still get enough safe physical activity to stay healthy after their transition to retirement.”
More than 32,000 cardiovascular doctors, nurses and researchers from 120 countries are attending the European Society of Cardiology annual congress in Rome, Italy.
It is the world’s biggest gathering of heart professionals, and they will spend this week discussing and debating the latest clinical trials and breakthrough discoveries.
Speaking in Rome, Professor Massimo Piepoli, chair of the ESC congress, said: “There is no upper age limit to when you can start benefiting from exercise.”
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Alice Cooper has shared a touching tribute to actor Gene Wilder, describing the actor as an American treasure.
The School's Out singer worked with the star, who passed away this week after on his TV sitcom Something Wilder, and shared a pic of them on Tuesday on Instagram in Alice's usual stage get-up, including black eyeliner and leather jackets.
"I count working with #GeneWilder on his TV sitcom #SOMETHINGWILDER to be one of the most precious memories of my entire career," Alice wrote alongside the fun throwback photo.
"Doing "one on one" comedy with Gene was like jamming with The Beatles. It doesn't get any better. Gene Wilder is irreplaceable and will always be an American treasure."
Something Wilder was a short-lived US sitcom which ran on NBC from 1994 to 1995. It centred around a couple in their thirties who were learning to cop with raising four-year-old twins and also starred Hilary Bailey.
One fan wrote underneath: "Thank you for sharing. How fortunate we were to be blessed with a talent, the caliber of Gene. Long live the 70's."
It was confirmed on Monday that the 83-year-old actor had passed away earlier this month from complications linked to Alzheimer's disease at his home in Stamford, Connecticut.
Rex Gene Wilder back in 1984
A touching statement released on behalf of his family by nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, revealed his final moments: "He was eighty-three and passed holding out hands with the same tenderness and love he exhibited as long as I can remember.
"As our hands clutched and he performed one last breath the music speaker which was set to random, began to blare out one of his favourites: Ella Fitzgerald.
He continued: "There is a picture of he and Ella meeting at a London Bistro some years ago that are among each or cherished possessions. She was singing Somewhere Over The Rainbow as he was taken away."
Wilder was married to Saturday Night Live's Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer in 1989.
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It's that time of year again, and if you're dreading those school run mornings, parenting expert Anita Cleare has some pointers
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Save yourself the stress with these tips
It's no secret the life of a parent is a busy one , populated with a long list of often thankless tasks.
Nothing encapsulates how hectic and messy parenthood can be more than the great school run - a complex job of getting everyone up, dressed, fed and out of the house on time.
Research from children’s hair-care brand Vosene Kids reveals working parents carry out an average of 23 different tasks on a typical school day - completing a staggering 10 jobs before even leaving the house in the morning.
This requires strategising and a military-like precision. One false move, and the whole operation can fall to pieces.
So in light of it being back-to-school time, Vosene Kids have enlisted the help of expert parenting coach and mum Anita Cleare, who has put together a list of hacks which will save you time - and patience.
1. Don't battle the mornings
Battling in the morning is a lose-lose situation. You’ll only get stressed and end up yelling.
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When time is short you are much better using motivation – ten minutes of play time if they are dressed on time, a trip to the park on the way back from school, or stars or stickers collected for good behaviour and rewarded with something nice.
Rewards don’t have to cost a lot – write them a 'mummy cheque' for an extra story that they can cash in at the weekend.
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2. Teach your kids to do it for themselves
Whether it's making their beds, preparing lunch boxes or washing their own hair, if they are doing it for themselves that will be one less thing for you to do. Invest some time during the back to school run-up in teaching kids to be independent.
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Get little ones to practise putting on their new uniform (they will need to do that after PE).
Use a marker pen to put a big red spot on the inside of pull-up trousers and skirts to help them learn front from back.
3. Skills swap
If it's something the kids can’t do for themselves (or they are just too little), be creative. Who else in your network of friends and family can help in exchange for doing something else?
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Could you swap a trip to the park with an extra child for help sewing name labels into school uniform from someone who actually likes sewing?
If baking cupcakes is something you enjoy, that’s great currency to leverage some school pickups out of a non-baking parent!
4. Dirty kids are happy kids
Don't stress childhood mess – getting grubby in the playground is great for children’s development.
If they are dirty, it's because they have been interacting interestingly with their environment (i.e. doing exactly what children should do).
Leave them to it. Then dunk them in the bath at the end of the day.
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5. Less is more
Buy non-iron school shirts (newbies take note!). Pyjamas do not have to be washed every day (seriously, there are parents who really do this).
A PE Kit can be worn more than once. Does it smell? No? Then it’s probably wearable. Especially if they are only going to get dirty again anyway (see above).
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6. Double up for half the effort
If you are cooking or baking, make double quantities. Then put half in the fridge or freezer for another time.
Even sandwiches for lunch boxes can be made in advance and frozen! Freeze mini boxes of fruit juice to double up as ice packs.
7. Prioritise fun
In the frenetic back to school rush, it’s easy to lose sight of what our children really need from us.
Your children would probably prefer that you juggled fewer tasks and more bouncy balls.
Be sure to slow down, have fun and laugh. A lot.
8. File everything
Have one place where you put everything to do with school – newsletters, contact numbers, random letters about next year’s school trip, the telephone number for the school uniform supplier for emergency PE kit orders…
Knowing where you put it is the fastest way to find something when you are in a rush!
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9. Get technical
You don’t have to be at the school gate to link up with other parents.
Make the most of social media to create member-only networking groups for sharing information, arranging play dates and locating lost jumpers.
10. Look after yourself
You know that bit on the aeroplane when they do the emergency evacuation spiel and tell you to fit your own oxygen mask first before your child’s?
There’s a reason for that. Your children rely on you being healthy and well. So invest in your own wellbeing.
Whether it’s a gym session or a night out with friends, take time out regularly to de-frazzle and top up your resources.
Remember, parenting is a marathon not a sprint.
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The TV show boss has had a dig at the pair - after they chose to work on their careers instead of doing the show this year
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Simon Cowell has hit out at the former judges
Simon Cowell has suggested former X Factor judges Rita Ora and Cheryl are too SELFISH to be good on the show's panel.
The 56-year-old music mogul appears to have hit out at his former co-stars, hinting they were more concerned with their own careers than developing new artists, and he has now replaced them with former judges Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne.
He explained: "When you're sitting as a judge and you're judging these shows you have to like people. If you don't, you can't do this job. It's as simple as that.
"I mean, this is one of the issues I have at the moment when you put too many singers on a judging panel.
ITV The trio have been reunited on the X Factor
Splash Simon with Cheryl and Rita on the panel
"Singers don't want to find other stars. It's just not in their DNA. They only think about themselves. That is the nature of being a solo artist."
He went on to explain he's a "cold-hearted A&R guy" who owns a record label, so he's only interested in finding a star.
The beauty of X Factor is that it makes viewers believe that Simon et al scour the country for some fresh never before seen talent.
Syco/Thames/Corbis/Dymond Cheryl is no longer on The X Factor
However, fans have started to question whether the show is fixed after one contestant was discovered to not only have been signed to a record label, but also to have played a massive concert.
Ryan Lawrie, 20, auditioned for Simon, Nicole and Louis on Saturday night's episode with his own version of The Vamps' Cecilia.
And even though Simon wasn't overly impressed with singer, the Scottish lad may have been handpicked for the show after after already tasting chart success.
Well, they are desperate to find the next One Direction!
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Drake almost had the whole of Madison Square Garden in tears as he presented Rihanna with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards - and declared his love for the star.
Drake, who looked dapper in a smart suit and tie for the occasion, heaped praise on the Bajan star during his heartfelt speech.
He began by telling the crowd they'd met 11 years ago and admitted he's been in love with her ever since.
"She is someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22-years-old," he gushed.
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"She’s one of my best friends in the world. All my adult life I’ve looked up to her."
He also praised the star, who performed four times on the night, for never changing.
Britney Spears slammed for 'MIMING' at MTV VMAs as she takes to the stage in tiny yellow leotard
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"What’s most impressive isn’t the endless list of stats, awards or accomplishments.
"She succeeds by doing something which no one in this music industry does - and that’s be herself."
This prompted a barrage of tweets from viewers hoping he would propose.
"I think MTV cut out Drake's marriage proposal to Rihanna because it would have been too much for the general public to handle," one joked."
Rihanna closed the star-studded show with another medley which included Stay and Diamonds.
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The loud-mouth star looked smug as he partied with his fellow housemates after being named champion
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Where's Chloe Khan? Bear smokes and drinks with a bevy of beauties after winning Celebrity Big Brother
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Bear might have romped with Chloe Khan in the Celebrity Big Brother house, but he wasn't stuck to her all night after being crowned the winner.
The controversial contestant, who shocked with his X Rated antics, smooched with the Playboy beauty after being greeted by Emma Willis last night, but by the time he hit the after party he found plenty of other women to keep his attention.
Dressed in a shocking pink tropical print shirt and shades, he was pictured smoking and drinking as he laughed with a blonde and brunette after the bash.
WENN Lesson one in 'How To Be A Celeb'
FameFlynet He laughed with two beauties at the bash
FameFlynet The CBB housemates partied after the final
Love interest Chloe was nowhere to be seen at the show's wrap party, despite her PDA with her lover for the cameras earlier on in the night.
Cheeky Bear, 26, couldn't hide his smugness as he jumped out of a car with a cigarette, a plastic cup of champagne, and a golden trophy after being named the surprising winner.
Stepping out in his usual eye-popping attire, he was papped in a pair of pink shorts and LILAC Nike trainers as he prepared to party the night away.
The blonde star ended up covered in lipstick after lapping up the attention from the ladies and joined runner-up Ricky Norwood and fellow housemates to celebrate the end of the show.
FameFlynet Stephen Bear and his pals at the party
Ian West/PA Wire. Where was Chloe at the after party?
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Meanwhile, Stephen Bear shockingly claimed he cheated on Lillie Lexie Gregg with his CBB housemate Chloe to SAVE her from heartache. Huh?
When host Emma Willis asked him why he couldn't wait until he left the house to break up with Lillie, Stephen claimed he was trying to prevent her from getting hurt like his last girlfriend.
Thank you to everyone who believed in me . What a journey pic.twitter.com/JofrgJJ7B2 — Bear (@stephen_bear) August 27, 2016
Emma continued to grill Bear, saying: "Couldn't you have waited after the show to break up with Lillie?" but he refused to take it the question seriously and only replied with: "Couldn't you have worn a red dress?"
Bear also claimed he knew all along he was going to win and insisted he brought positivity to the house, despite numerous clashes with his fellow housemates.
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CBB runner-up Ricky Norwood KISSES mystery beautiful girlfriend in surprising PDA
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He may have been runner-up on Celebrity Big Brother - but Ricky Norwood took the best prize home, his BEAUTIFUL girlfriend.
The ex-Eastenders star was the envy of many when the camera panned to the mystery stunner in the crowd, who turned out to be Ricky's lady love.
Looking totes emosh as she watched her man be interviewed by Emma Willis, the blonde beauty looked like she couldn't wait to get her hands on him after weeks of separation.
Finishing up with Emma, Ricky quickly made a bee-line for his belle, who struggled to contain her emotions as she let out a few tears as they embraced for the first time in weeks.
Channel 5 Ricky Norwood's mystery girlfriend
Kissing and hugging, the couple looked very much in love and delighted to be back in each other's arms.
But where did he find her? Who is she?! We need answers, Ricky!
Meanwhile, speaking to Emma after his eviction Ricky said: "I thought I was going to be out last Friday and to come out in second makes no sense to me."
He added: "It's been a fantastic challenge that has helped me grow."
Channel 5 We wonder who that kiss is for
"It was super difficult in there and when tough times are happening I didn't know where to go or what to do.
"To be in a nut house it just took different t pressure on me. watching the show is one thing, being in it is completely different. I know my word and i know my situation."
He added: "There so much nastiness and angst that was unnecessary I didn't know how to deal with it. Every time i wanted to pop you take two steps back."
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The property is situated on South Terrace which is located off Normanby Road
This terraced house boasts three bedrooms, a reception room and kitchen - and could be yours for just £8,000.
Up for auction with a guide price cheaper than the cost of the average car, the home is on South Terrace in South Bank, near Middlesbrough.
The home will go under the hammer at Barnard Marcus Property Auctions in London’s Covent Garden on September 12 at 10.30am.
So what do you get for your money?
The mid-terrace property features three bedrooms, a reception room, kitchen and bathroom, reports the Gazette.
Gazette Live The home will go under the hammer at Barnard Marcus Property Auctions
The description reads: “The property is situated on South Terrace which is located off Normanby Road.
“Public transport links include South Bank rail station together with a network of local bus services serving the surrounding areas.
"Road links include the A66 lying to the north.
“An extensive range of shops, bars and restaurants can be found locally within Cleveland and a more comprehensive range found in Middlesbrough centre.
"Recreational pursuits are available at Riverside Stadium and Imperial Park.”
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Katie Hopkins has opened up about the terrifying 28 hours she spent inside a 44-tonne truck as she passed into Calais.
The controversial star joined a truck driver to get an inside glimpse at the harsh reality, and has described the area as a "lawless and ungodly" place.
Further describing it as "bandit country", Katie claimed anyone is a "target" when outside the security fences.
The star set out at 3am inside a truck with her driver Vlad, and she described the "grim" beginning of her journey in her Mail Online column.
FameFlyne Katie Hopkins spoke out, again
Getty Images The camp is growing in size every month
Under "strict instructions", they had a full tank of fuel and were told not to stop or slow down.
Katie later revealed masked men felled a tree close to the road in the early hours of Wednesday morning, and began stopping vehicles and climbing inside.
As authorities closed in, they ran off, allowing people to move on - including several drivers the star spoke to afterwards.
Sometimes it takes brain surgery to make you realise you had really really shit hair. pic.twitter.com/nrjYe2wLdH — Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) August 26, 2016
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Katie's truck driver was keen to show her the reality several haulage businesses are now facing in the area, and she wrote: "Trucks simply cannot stop here now, cannot afford to be caught stationary on the road before the fences. Before Fortress Calais."
She claimed the problem was still vast, as illegal migrants could be spotted in the dark "everywhere".
She went on to claim many trucks will house illegal migrants, but most are keen to steer clear.
"There is a curious irony that the people who work so hard as immigrants to our country - both the 80% of good guys and the 20% who aren't - are now face-to-face with a migrant invasion from another country," she added.
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Liverpool Echo Katie Hopkins has spoken out
Finally reaching Calais, Katie described "razor wire" stretching across "no man's land", and she admitted it had pushed people back, writing: "The sophisticated smugglers have become trafficking mafia, forced to up their game."
The controversial star even claimed that many port authorities seem happy to "turn a blind eye" and wave illegal migrants through, describing it as "a processing centre".
Admitting she has a new respect for the truckers facing the harsh reality every day, Katie concluded: "Calais is a fortress, but outside the safety of the gates the traffickers run free. This is bandit country. Every man for himself."
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Facebook has overhauled its Trending news feature in the wake of accusations that it buried right-wing news stories
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Facebook has revamped its Trending news feature, after accusations that its human staff buried right-wing news stories in a display of political bias.
The feature was previously overseen by a team of humans, who wrote brief descriptions of popular news stories across the world in the upper right-hand corner of the Facebook home page.
The feature will now be controlled by algorithms, which Facebook said will widen the scope of its news topics.
Trending topics will no longer display a description, instead showing the number of people discussing the trend. A small number of humans will continue to oversee the topics selected by the algorithms to ensure they're relevant.
Facebook Facebook has introduced a number of changes to its Trending news feature
Between 15 and 18 editorial staff for the Trending team have lost their jobs as a result of the change, according to Quartz .
In May a US Senate committee launched an inquiry, following claims workers for the section "routinely suppressed news stories of interest to conservative readers".
Staff also allegedly artificially inserted left-wing news topics, including the Black Lives Matter movement, into the list.
Facebook denied the allegations at the time, and reiterated it had found “no evidence of systematic bias”.
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The social network said the changes had been implemented more quickly than originally planned given the “feedback we got from the Facebook community earlier this year”.
“Earlier this year, we shared more information about Trending in response to questions about alleged political bias in the product,” it said.
“We looked into these claims and found no evidence of systematic bias. Still, making these changes to the product allows our team to make fewer individual decisions about topics.”
The Trending feature was added to Facebook in 2014, and displays personalised topics based on the kind of Facebook pages the user has liked in the past, the trending stories they've previously interacted with and what’s generally trending worldwide.
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The Gunners are wrapping up the signings of Deportivo La Coruna striker Lucas Perez and Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi
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Arsene Wenger insists he is not making panic buys despite his last gasp £50m spending spree.
Wenger is set to complete deals for Deportivo La Coruna striker Lucas Perez and Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi to take his summer spending to £90m.
And Arsenal Wenger laughed when he was asked if Perez was the Spanish Jamie Vardy.
“I like that one, yes” said Wenger who claimed that their decision to hijack Everton’s move for Perez was not done in desperation after missing out on Vardy earlier in the summer.
“Look at my face, is it the face of somebody who does a panic buy?” said Wenger looking more relaxed than ever. “No. I try to make the decision.
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“But you will see how many transfers will happen in the next three or four days, it will be amazing, maybe the biggest amount ever.
“I expected it (the transfer window) to be easier than ever but it was more difficult than ever. Not a lot has happened. It looks like when you meet other clubs and you have an English passport, you hit these [big] prices which are very difficult to understand compared to the quality of the players.
“It looks like it will be frenetic for me in the last three days. Everybody has sat on their pounds until now. We know they will all splash out now. I expect the next three days to be very, very busy.
Getty Lucas Perez is on his way to the Emirates in a £17m deal
“Perez is a late developer, he played in a different position. He moved centrally in a successful way. I think he has good link up qualities, good quality of receptions, good finishing qualities. Let’s see if we can finish the job.
“I think (Mustafi) will be a good player but time will tell. He had three years at Everton, he went to Italy, to Spain but at 17 years of age, it is a difficult age to play centre-back in the Premier League. He was Valencia’s captain. If we get it done we get what we wanted.”
Mustafi has undoubtedly been Arsenal’s No1 defensive target all summer but Valencia have played hardball before finally cracking this week and a £25m-plus deal has been agreed with a fee potentially rising to £35m.
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Perez is the surprise and it almost feels Arsenal are back to where they started the summer after failing to get Vardy, the quick, playing on the shoulder striker. Perez was not first choice - far from it - but all in all it has been good business for Arsenal.
Arsenal hope to announce Perez over the weekend as he was in London on Friday to complete the deal but Mustafi may not be confirmed until Monday.
Both deals are effectively done and agreed with the only frustration that they were done agreed sooner.
When it was put to Wenger about Arsenal’s spending and if it worried him, he laughed: “I’m scared! You accuse me now of being a money splasher.
Getty The Gunners are poised to confirm the arrival of Shkodran Mustafi
“You are not the only one who decides when deals are done. I met some people in the VIP rooms before games but it is not the best place to do deals but that is why it was very late, it is not ideal for us.
“Who has finished in the market? Nobody. Everybody is waiting, I think, to get the deals done.”
Wenger even believes the transfer market will hit record levels with spending already above £900m. “A billion?” said Wenger before pointing upwards. He may not like it, but the Arsenal fans do.
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Justin Bieber is NOT back on Instagram as star claims account being reactivated was 'an accident'
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Justin Bieber sent fans into a frenzy when his Instagram page reappeared a week after he deleted his account.
The Sorry singer had previously warned fans he would be setting his profile to private after abusive comments directed at his girlfriend Sofia Richie - before going one further and leaving altogether.
His 77.8 million followers were no doubt amazed to see him make a surprise comeback on Monday, but sadly it appears it was simply a mistake and Beliebers will have to wait a little bit longer.
False alarm
He tweeted: "Still no Instagram it was an accident"
Well then.
Still no Instagram it was an accident — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) August 29, 2016
It comes after a sex tape hashtag was trending on Twitter, leaving Beliebers frantically searching the internet for proof.
Fans went wild on Sunday after pictures emerged of Justin showing his bare bum during a raunchy PDA with new girlfriend Sofia Richie on holiday in Mexico - and now rumours are doing the rounds that they were filmed having sex with the video leaking online.
Snaps published by Mail Online show Justin with his buttocks showing and he has been accused by fans of having sex in public after the steamy session with Sofia.
Mirror Celeb has reached out to Bieber's rep for a comment.
Justin Bieber and Sofia Richie are ALL over each other as pair get hot and steamy in Mexico
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FameFlynet Justin Bieber filmed during a make-out session
It seems an unidentified chap in a white shirt appears to have interrupted the new couple and Justin ends up rearranging himself as he bares his behind.
One fan wrote on Twitter: "Thanks Justin. I officially don't know how to defend you in front of my friends/family anymore. # justinssextapeleakedparty."
Another added: "LOL at Justin Bieber. Talking about privacy when you literally have sex in public. Cmon fam, you know they always catch you."
But not everyone was convinced, with one follower writing: "You know celeb fangirl Twitter is made up of 14 yo girls when # justinssextapeleakedparty starts trending when he kisses his gf topless."
Another added: "i like justin but im living for this drama # justinssextapeleakedparty."
WENN.com The pair were getting steamy
If there was any doubt over Justin and Sofia's relationship status, the steamy snaps of them packing on some serious PDA confirmed they're very much an item.
Bieber whisked the 18-year-old off to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for her surprise 18th birthday present and the young pair were spotted getting hot and heavy under the sun.
One shot shows the Love Yourself singer, who is wearing a pair of light pink shorts and a grey baseball cap, planting a passionate kiss on the blonde who has her legs wrapped around his waist and her arms wrapped tightly around his neck.
Another seriously steamy shot shows her lying on her back with her legs in the air wearing a black bikini top and white bottoms, while Justin leans in to kiss her.
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The star returned to the stage with a bang - but fans claimed they saw her miming throughout
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Britney Spears has been slammed by fans for appearing to mime during her long-awaited MTV VMAs performance tonight in New York.
The star returned to the stage with a bang, shining out in a bright yellow tiny leotard, showing off her ageless figure.
But despite appearing to give a flawless performance of her latest hits, fans were quick to notice something wasn't quite right.
Brit took to the stage straight after Beyonce, who performed her entire visual album Lemonade, and failed to impress the crowds - with many Twitter users split over the performance.
Getty She stormed the stage
Getty Was she miming?
Getty Did she push this too far?
“The performance was like G-Eazy with Britney as his prop and backup dancer,” one wrote.
Another joked: “Why does she even bother wearing a microphone?”
And one added: “A little underwhelmed at Britney’s performance but it’s a big step up from her last disastrous MTV performance.”
Getty Britney Spears performs on stage
But it wasn't all negative, as one wrote: "Britney made her VMAs comeback with two dancers, a rapper, and no theatrics. and she SLAYED."
And one added: "She is perfect."
The star followed an electric performance from Beyonce, who gave a perfect rendition of Lemonade.
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Showing off some of her most famous dance routines and a stream of revealing outfits, she got a standing ovation and a speechless reaction from the hosts.
The star showed off her incredible figure in a variety of barely-there outfits, as she twerked, danced and threw herself round the stage with fire, incredible light displays and more.
Showing off her hot figure
She performed her whole album
Performing every hit from Sorry to Formation and Pray You Catch Me, the star managed to own the stage and make it the Beyonce show.
The set, which lasted around 10 minutes uninterrupted, saw Bey strip down and get up close and personal with her backing dancers.
Her daughter blue ivy was in the audience, but her hubby Jay Z appeared to give it a miss.
She flaunted her peachy bum
Beyonce SLAYED on stage
“I died when I saw Beyonce in concert and now I’m going to die again,” one thrilled fan tweeted.
Another joked: “This is the Beyonce concert featuring the VMAs and I’m here for it.”
And she followed a very chirpy Kanye West tonight, who launched into one of his epic rants - this time taking aim at his ex Amer Rose and rival Taylor Swift.
Beyonce on stage at the VMA's
Getty Beyonce stunned outside
Getty She was joined by Blue Ivy
After praising his close friend Beyonce - despite them being in competition tonight - Kanye called out his ex Amber Rose in the audience, before throwing shade at his rival Taylor, who chose not to attend.
"I might lose to Beyonce, but I can't be mad, I'm always wishing for Beyonce to win," he began, before addressing his latest controversial music video for Fame.
MTV VMAs 2016 live: Red carpet glamour and star performances as Video Music Award winners are announced
"It was an expression of our now, our fame right now, us on the inside of the TV.
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"Just the audacity to put Anna Wintour next to Donald Trump, I mean I put Ray J in there bro, this is Fame bro."
Amazing.
It didn't last long, as he immediately looked out into the crowd, and referring to his ex Amber's involvement in the video, he shouted: "I see you Amber!"
Getty Kanye West performs onstage during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards
Not done there, he added: "My wife is a G. We came over in the same boat now we’re in the same bed."
The star then went on to speak out about the Chicago attacks, and brought the mood down temporarily - before lifting it again.
Finally making reference to THAT Taylor drama, Kanye said: "Bro, I love all of y’all. That’s why I called her."
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Need to nip out to your local high street over the long weekend? Find out when the stores are open this Bank Holiday with our handy guide
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August Bank Holiday 2016 opening times for Primark, Boots, Next and and major UK shopping centres
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Thousands of shoppers will descend on their local high street or shopping centre for a bit of retail therapy over the August Bank Holiday.
But before rushing off to find the latest sale bargains, it's probably worth checking when your favourite high street chains will be open.
Luckily, we've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of opening times for popular retailers like Argos, Primark , Next and Boots, as well as bigger shopping centres nationwide.
So you can hit the shops stress free.
Primark
Getty Primark will open as normal over the Bank Holiday
Everyone's favourite budget fashion brand will be open throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.
You can check the specific timings for one of the 290 stores located across the country using the store finder tool online.
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - normal opening hours
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Whether you want to pick up some toiletries ahead of your summer holiday or want to browse the latest 3 for 2 offers, here's when the high street retailer will be open over the long weekend.
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours. Check your local store.
Monday 29 August - smaller stores may operate reduced opening times. Check your local store.
Argos
Getty Shop Argos' 'Big Red Event' over the Bank Holiday weekend
From household items to toys for the kids, whatever you're popping to the high street chain for over the weekend be sure to find out your local branch's opening hours using the handy store locator tool.
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours.
Monday 29 August - smaller branches and Argos Extra store may operate reduced opening times. Check your local store.
Next
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The popular fashion and home retailer will be open throughout the Bank Holiday. Find out when your local store is open by checking the details below or using the store locater tool here.
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - majority of stores will operate normal opening hours. However stores in Scotland & Wales may close slightly earlier than normal. You can check your local branch here.
New Look
Fashion fans can check whether their local New Look will be open over the Bank Holiday by checking our info below or heading to the brand's store finder online here.
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - most stores will open normal hours. Smaller stores may close slightly earlier than normal. You can check your local branch here.
If you're looking for some more retail therapy, we have put together this handy guide for department store bank holiday opening times , including John Lewis , Debenhams and Marks and Spencer .
Shopping centre opening hours
Westfield London (Shepherds Bush and Stratford)
Getty Images Westfield Stratford City is Europe’s largest urban shopping centre
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 9pm
Further information can be found at uk.westfield.com/london.
Bluewater, Kent
Getty Bluewater shopping mall in Kent is home to over 300 retailers
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 9pm
Further information can be found at www.bluewater.co.uk.
Bicester Village, Oxfordshire
Alamy The luxury fashion outlet includes top designers like Hugo Boss and Mulberry
Sunday 28 August - 10am to 7pm*
Monday 29 August - 9am to 9pm
*On Sundays Burberry, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Boss Hugo Boss, Gucci, Polo Ralph Lauren Men, Polo Ralph Lauren Women, Prada and Tod's open at 11.30 for browsing, 12.00 for shopping and close at 18.00.
Further information can be found at www.bicestervillage.com.
Bullring, Birmingham
Birmingham Mail A look inside Brimingham's busy Bullring shopping centre
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 7pm
Further information can be found at www.bullring.co.uk.
Trafford Centre, Manchester
The Trafford Centre attracts more than 35 million visits annually
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 8pm
Further information can be found at intu.co.uk/traffordcentre.
St David's, Cardiff
Media Wales Cardiff's St David's shopping centre will be rammed with Bank Holiday shoppers
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 9:30am - 6pm
Further information can be found at www.stdavidscardiff.com.
Metrocentre, Gateshead
Getty The Metrocentre will be open until 9pm on Bank Holiday Monday
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 9pm
Further information can be found at intu.co.uk/metrocentre.
The Liberty Shopping Centre, Essex
Google The Liberty Shopping Centre will operate reduced opening times on Monday
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am - 5pm
Further information can be found at www.theliberty.co.uk.
Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield
Mirrorpix Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield will until 8pm on Bank Holiday Monday
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 8pm
Further information can be found at www.meadowhall.co.uk.
Highcross, Leicester
PA Shoppers queue to enter a store at Highcross shopping centre in Leicester
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 6pm
Further information can be found at www.highcrossleicester.com.
intu Merry Hill, Dudley, West Midlands
Google Merry Hill shopping Centre is the place to shop in Dudley
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 6pm
Further information can be found at intu.co.uk/merryhill.
Lakeside, Essex
PA Shoppers flock to Lakeside shopping centre in Essex
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 9pm
Further information can be found at intu.co.uk/lakeside.
Arndale, Manchester
MEN Manchester's Arndale shopping centre is Europe's third largest mall
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 6pm
Further information can be found at www.manchesterarndale.com.
Liverpool One, Liverpool
Getty The Liverpool One shopping mall complex covers 42 acres of land
Sunday 28 August - normal opening hours
Monday 29 August - 10am to 6pm
Further information can be found at www.liverpool-one.com.
For those of you planning a supermarket shop, see our supermarket opening hours, or if you're heading to your nearest shopping centre you may want to read our guide here first, lastly DIY enthusiasts can check their local DIY stores' hours here.
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It's been almost two decades since Princess Diana's life was cut tragically short in Paris, and people are remembering her with these gorgeous images
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On this day 19 years ago, the world woke up to the news that Princess Diana had died as a result of a fatal car accident in Paris.
She was just 36 years old and mother to two young sons .
Whatever the individual's feelings on Diana, and by extension, the monarchy, there is no denying the universal impact she made.
As such, in the wake of the shocking news, the outpourings of grief were widespread and heartfelt.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair said: "She was the people's princess and that is how she will stay, how she will remain in our hearts and our memories for ever."
And even now, just under two decades later, the tributes are coming in.
On the 19th anniversary of Princess Diana's death fans pay their respects at Kensington Palace pic.twitter.com/uPFpMAH8AD — Victoria Murphy (@QueenVicMirror) August 31, 2016
As well images from her earliest days in the public eye
Born Diana Frances Spencer on 1 July 1961, her wedding to Prince Charles on 29 July 1981, at St Paul's Cathedral, reached a global television audience of over 750 million people.
Her humanitarian work was a big part of her life
Diana's many interests, passions and the causes close to her heart were reflected in the organisations she became Patron or President of.
A once-budding ballerina, she was Patron of the English National Ballet.
Others among the 100 charitable causes she supported were Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children , Centrepoint, The National Aids Trust and The Leprosy Mission.
Did you meet Princess Diana, or do you have a memory you'd simply like to share? Email [email protected] or get in touch via the form at the bottom.
Being a mum
On 21 June 1982, Diana gave birth to her and the Prince's first son and heir, William Arthur Philip Louis.
Henry Charles Albert David (Prince Harry) followed two years later on 15 September 1984.
A famously hands-on mum, Diana allowed her sons to experience many 'normal' things which typically, had been off-limits to younger members of the royal family.
As these tributes and sharing of memories show, her appeal and impact is as strong today as it was 19 years ago.
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Benefits cheat dad who claimed he was kidnapped in Syria caged for £10,800 scam
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Bashir Souliman claimed he was kidnapped in Syria
A dad who claimed he had been kidnapped in Syria has been jailed over a £10,800 benefits scam.
Shameless Bashir Souliman claims he was snatched by rebels when he returned to his home town of Homs from Birmingham in 2014.
He said he planned to stay just four weeks in the war-ravaged country but was adbucted on January 30 and held until October 5.
According to the Birmingham Mail , ransom was paid for Souliman’s release but anti-fraud investigators had already been tipped off about his benefit claims, Birmingham Magistrates’ Court was told.
The father-of-two, formerly of Capstone Avenue, Hockley, admitted three offences and was jailed for 28 weeks.
David Devine, prosecuting on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions,said: “Mr Souliman says he planned to go to Syria for four weeks but was kidnapped on January 30, 2014 and held captive until October 5.
“He then flew back to the UK on October 8.
“In the meantime the National Benefit Fraud Hotline had received a tip-off with regards to Mr Souliman.
“He was investigated and interviewed and benefits fraud charges were brought against him.”
Passing sentence, chairman of the bench Christine Speake told Souliman: “This was a deliberate defrauding of the public purse for the sum of over £10,000.
Bashir claimed to have been kidnapped in his hometown of Homs
“We take fraud of this kind very seriously.
“We see no alternative but to jail you.”
Geraldine Toal, defending, said Souliman, who now lives in Durham, had been in Britain for 16 years.
He was made homeless when his home in Homs was bombed but his wife and children were in a refugee camp in Syria, the court heard.
Ms Toal said: “He returned to Syria to see his wife and children.
“His children had come over to the UK but couldn’t live without their mother so returned to the country.
“There are many issues in Syria and opposing factions and threats have been made to his family.
“He had been living in the UK for 16 years and had periods of work.
“He had been sending money back to his family in Syria.
“At this moment in time he isn’t claiming benefits but works in a pizza shop.”
Souliman pleaded guilty to failing to notify the Department for Work and Pensions of a change in circumstances in his Employment Support Allowance to the value of £3,417.08.
The charges relate to February 14 to October 8, 2014.
He also admitted fraudulently claiming housing benefits between February 17 and October 12, 2014, to the value of £3,922.92.
He further pleaded guilty to fraudulently claiming child tax credits bet-ween March 14 and October 8 to the value of £3,461.53.
Souliman will be supervised in the community for a year after his release from prison
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City ran out 3-1 winners over West Ham, and Guardiola said they played 'maybe the best minutes' of their Premier League season so far
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his side's performance was their best so far this season after their 3-1 win over West Ham .
The Blues were in cruise control in the first half as City created a number of chances, but allowed the Hammers back into the game at 2-0.
Michail Antonio's far post header hauled West Ham back into the game, creating a nervy spell for the hosts.
Guardiola said: "We created many, many chances. I don't know how many chances we created, but the performance in general was really, really good.
In pictures - Manchester City 3-1 West Ham:
"But you have to be winning three or four-nil to know the game is over because they play long balls, behind our full-backs, they win the second balls, they are taller than us.
Asked why the game changed following the goal, Guardiola said that his players allowed their emotions to take over."In Bucharest we played amazing, but in the Premier League, we played maybe [our] best minutes.
Action Images via Reuters Sergio Aguero looks likely to miss the Manchester derby after elbowing Winston Reid
West Ham United via Getty Reid was subbed after the elbow
Action Images via Reuters Pep Guardiola believes the fans enjoyed the win
Reuters Raheem Sterling celebrates his slick finish for City's third goal
"The emotions, not the tactics, what you have to do, they are in. Because they scored a goal in the only we can concede. They are taller than us in the box."
However the City boss refused to be drawn on Sergio Aguero's potential ban for elbowing Winston Reid.
"I didn't see it," he said. "If we lose him, we lose him... we will still have 11."
Aguero may miss games against Manchester United, Bournemouth and Swansea if retrospective action is taken
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Only one man in Paris was capable of pulling off a foul like this - and he succeeded
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If there's one man who never fails to fail - while providing us with non-stop entertainment along the way - it's David Luiz .
The only defender in world football who constantly neglects his position and does what he wants is causing mischief again. This time however, the Brazilian is far enough back inside his own half to give away a penalty - as seen in the video above.
During PSG 's 3-1 loss to Monaco , a ball is cleared efficiently by Luiz the first time. However, as the ball is fired back in from a shot, it lands at the striker's feet who is standing in front of Luiz.
Getty "You have to understand, ref, he doesn't know what he's doing."
Instead of easing off/accepting there's nothing he can do/letting his team-mates deal with it, Luiz simply grapples the striker from behind and pulls him down on top of him.
The pair go crashing to the ground and the referee signals for a penalty. What was he trying to achieve? Seriously?
Getty "Why? Why do we keep letting him play."
David Luiz can't believe it... we can.
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The Diamonds singer is gearing up to be honoured at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday
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She's set to be honoured at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday - and Rihanna proved she's just as much a presence on the stage as she is off while taking a stroll in New York on Thursday.
Enjoying a break from her Anti World Tour, RiRi went makeup free to show off her natural beauty while back in the Big Apple after her headline slot at V Festival last weekend.
With her hair pulled up into a severe bun, the Barbadian bombshell flaunted her toned stomach in a tiny black crop top that showed off just enough cleavage for her daytime activities.
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Her tight black trousers and trainers made it look as if the singer had just left the gym before jumping into a waiting car.
Meanwhile, RiRi will be given the coveted Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards on August 28.
The 28-year-old - who will also perform live at the show at Madison Square Garden in New York City - is set to be recognised for her "decade-long impact on music, pop culture, fashion, film and philanthropy," MTV explained.
Rihanna tweeted after the announcement: "Honored to take the #VMAs stage as your video #VANGUARD award recipient LIVE from NYC on August 28! (sic)"
Previous recipients of the award include the likes of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Kanye West.
MTV explained: "Rihanna's unparalleled output of hits have spawned some of today's most memorable music videos from 'Umbrella' to 'We Found Love,' 'Diamonds' and her most recent collaboration with Drake on 'Work'."
The Bajan beauty has previously won two Video Music Awards and sold more than 61 million albums, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time.
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The Welsh village, including 16 slate homes, could be yours for £1.5 million - £50,000 cheaper than the price of a one-bedroom flat in Chelsea
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Ever fancied buying your own village?
Well, now you can - for less than the price of a one-bedroom flat in London.
An entire historic slate community in a rural area of Wales is on sale for £1.5million.
Homes and cottages at Aberllefenni, south Gwynedd, went on the market with Dafydd Hardy estate agents in June, Wales Online reports.
And there has since been strong interest in buying them.
The 16 properties had been built around a working slate mine of the same name, where quarrying dates back to the 16th century.
Wales Online This entire historic slate community in a rural area of Wales is on sale for £1.5million
Wales Online The 16 homes and cottages at Aberllefenni, south Gwynedd, went on the market with Dafydd Hardy estate agents in June
It closed as a working mine in December 2003 but the finishing, crushing and dressing of slate is still undertaken on site.
Astonishingly, you could snap up the whole community for less than a one-bedroom apartment that is currently on sale in the affluent London area of Chelsea.
The pricer property, listed by Foxtons, features one bedroom, a reception room, an open-plan kitchen, a bathroom, a guest WC and off-street parking.
Situated on Astell Street, it costs a whopping £1,550,000 - £50,000 more than the collection of 16 homes and cottages near Machynlleth.
Wales Online The properties had been built around a working slate mine of the same name, where quarrying dates back to the 16th century
Foxtons Astonishingly, you could snap up the whole community for less than this one-bedroom apartment in Chelsea (above)
The slate quarry worker properties had been owned by the family of John Lloyd, of Inigo Jones Slate Works, which bought the Aberllefenni quarry back in the 1960s along with the homes.
They sold the quarry in April and then put the homes up for sale at the start of the summer.
Dafydd Hardy said there had been several enquiries into buying up the village.
They added that firm talks were now taking place with two interested parties.
The estate agency said the 16 tenanted houses and agricultural land would be an excellent investment.
Wales Online The slate quarry worker properties had been owned by the family of John Lloyd, of Inigo Jones Slate Works
Wales Online They sold the quarry in April and then put the homes up for sale at the start of the summer
They added: “This is priced realistically for a quick sale, offering an excellent investment opportunity providing income as well as the possibility of increased property value growth.
“The portfolio is mainly located in the historic location of Aberllefenni, set high above the Dyfi Valley in this rural area of Mid Wales. The village of Aberllefenni is surrounded by beautiful countryside amidst the wooded slopes of the Dyfi Forest.”
Aberllefenni Slate Quarry - made up of three smaller quarries, Foel Grochan, Ceunant Ddu and Hen Gloddfa - is one of the oldest running quarries in Wales, dating from the early 16th century.
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The Northern Irishman will begin work at United’s Carrington training complex on Monday as he replaces former Under 18s coach Paul McGuinness
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Manchester United’s academy overhaul continues after snapping up highly-rated Tottenham youth coach Kieran McKenna.
McKenna, 30, was initially a player at White Hart Lane after arriving from Enniskillen Town in 2002.
But he failed to make a single first-team appearance and had to quit playing due to a hip injury in March 2009.
When he was forced to retire prematurely, Spurs legend Clive Allen said: “You wouldn't go far wrong if you had 11 of the Kieran McKenna-type in your team”.
McKenna went on to coach Tottenham’s academy sides. It was then as Under 18s boss when he helped guide Spurs to the FA Youth Cup semi-final a year ago before losing to Chelsea.
Man Utd via Getty Marcus Rashford made his breakthrough from United's academy last season
And, according to the Daily Mail , now United have brought him in to replace Paul McGuinness, who left the club last February.
The Northern Irishman will begin work at United’s Carrington training complex on Monday and will oversee the club's Under 18s side.
First-team boss Jose Mourinho will be hoping McKenna can help push through more youngsters from the academy, just like Marcus Rashford did last season.
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Team GB's star gymnast is such a man in demand that fiancée Leah jokes: “I had to book in with his agent”
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Max Whitlock starts planning his wedding as his fiancée admits she had to BOOK time with him
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He's not long stepped off the flight from Rio but already double gold medallist Max Whitlock has turned his attention to something more important - his wedding.
The star gymnast became the poster boy for Team GB’s amazing success at this summer’s Olympics, leading the way with his own impressive haul .
But as much as he enjoyed his time in Brazil, he couldn’t wait to get home to his fiancée Leah Hickton.
The couple had decided Leah wouldn’t travel to Rio because of the Zika virus . With plans to start a family next year, the trip would have been too risky.
Stan Kujawa Max Whitlock shows gold medal
“It wasn’t an easy decision,” told Max, 23. “She actually had flights booked. But it was the right one. It was gutting not having her out there.”
After an emotional reunion at Heathrow Airport, their thoughts quickly turned to wedding planning - and Max, unlike most men, wants to be involved every step of the way.
“I want to be really hands on with the wedding planning,” he said.
“Leah has got a few ideas but I’m quite creative and I’d like some input.
Stan Kujawa Max Whitlock and Janine Yaqoob
“We’ve got the venue booked but we haven’t done the guest list or anything. I’m looking forward to getting some time with her and getting it sorted. It’s exciting.”
Leah, 24, added: “The wedding is next year. It’ll just be close friends and family. I’ve got a really big family so it won’t be a small do. I haven’t had the chance to think about it yet. When I get him back for a few days we can sit down and plan it.
ITV Max Whitlock appears on Good Morning Britain
“He really wants to get involved. He wants to know what’s going on on the day so he’s not just turning up and it’s all a surprise.
“I’ve started looking at wedding dresses online. My sister got married a couple of years ago and she told me you don’t know what you want until you go into the shops and try them on.”
But Leah might have a hard time down pinning Max down.
Getty Max Whitlock with other Team GB medalists on the plane home
Even though he is back on UK soil the couple have barely seen each other. Max is such a man in demand that Leah is having to book time in to see her other half.
“I had to book in with his agent,” Leah laughed. “I asked if I could have him for a couple days. That’s what I have to do now!
“I’ve hardly seen him but I’m just so proud. We’re all on cloud nine.”
Max added: “I’m going to take some time off this weekend and take Leah shopping for her birthday. She had to book the time in as my schedule been so crazy. We’re going on a spree and I’ll buy her whatever she wants. She’s been amazing this whole journey.”
Alex Livesey/Getty Images Max Whitlock poses with his medals during the Team GB flight home
Max and Leah celebrate nine years together in October. They met as teenagers at their local gymnastics club in Essex and Max proposed to his childhood sweetheart in the Lake District in June.
“We went on a camping trip together, got talking and that’s how it started,” said Leah, who is a gymnastics coach. “He asked me out and here we are. I can’t even remember our first date as it was so long ago!
“It helps us both being in gymnastics. I understand when he needs to go away.”
Max made history in Rio when he won gold for his pommel horse and floor routines and bronze in the all-round competition. With five Olympic medals, he is the most decorated Brit gymnast.
Getty Max Whitlock during his floor final routine
But he isn’t jumping for joy - it’s just not Max’s style. Instead he chooses to cool and calm exterior. He’s so laid-back he’s almost horizontal - and Leah credits his success to that.
“The pressure doesn’t seem to get to him,” she said. “He doesn’t go into competitions thinking I want to get a medal. He just wants to do a good job. He’s so laid-back.”
Before the Olympics, Max’s name was bubbling under the surface.
He was well-known in gymnastic circles and was coming on to people’s radars after a successful world championships last year and winning two bronze medals at London 2012.
AFP/Getty Max Whitlock during the pommel horse final
But after Rio his stock has risen ten-fold and he can expect big money sponsorship deals and TV opportunities in the near future.
And the attention doesn’t faze him - he takes it in his stride.
“I love the media attention,” admitted Max. “I used to be really shy but gymnastics has brought me out of my shell. It’s given me a lot of confidence in life. It’s a good feeling that you can do what not many other people can.”
He insists he won’t let it go to his head.
PA Proud Leah is a gymnastics coach
Max said: “The medals won’t change me. It won’t stop me from pushing on to do other things.”
Leah agreed: “Max is very grounded. He’ll never change who is. He’s the same Max - just with two gold medals and a bronze around his neck.”
Speaking at the gym that helped prepare him for the Olympics, he got a hero’s welcome by thousands who turned up to South Essex Gymnastics Club to celebrate his success.
“It’s been a crazy few weeks. The homecoming has meant so much. I can’t believe thousands of people turned out to welcome me back. We’ve really felt how much the country has been behind us since we’ve been back. In Rio we were in a bubble. It’s nice to see how passionate people are about it.”
Max’s success has not been without its hurdles.
Early last year he was struck by glandular fever, which could have potentially wrote off his Olympic bid.
Twitter Max and Leah have their sights set on marriage
But he fought through and showed everyone what a fighter he was.
“It’s been a tough journey,” told Max. “I got glandular fever last year and that did scare me. I was feeling the fittest I’d ever been and then a week before a competition I dropped off it and couldn’t even make one routine. We found out what it was and I had three weeks off and then I got back to it.
“There were days where I had no strength and I couldn’t even lift my arms. But it made me more motivated. I know look at it as a blessing in disguise. Now I’m more clever with my training.
“I tried not to think about the worst case scenario - missing Rio. My focus was on resting. I didn’t know how long it would last as you hear it affecting people for years. My recovery was down to positive mental attitude.”
Leah said: “It really took it out of him. It was so hard for him. It just makes what he’s achieved so much more incredible.
Twitter Max has popped the question and won't be back in the gym full-time until next year
“Before the glandular fever he was always full of energy. To see that change was scary. Now he needs to look after himself better. Before he would go out in the winter with a t-shirt on but now he’s got to watch what he’s doing a bit more. He’s got to be more protective for his body. It’s good for people to know what he’s been through as it shows just can carry on if you push through and keep fighting.”
Looking ahead to the future, Max says his focus is on the Olympics in Tokyo 2020 - and says there could be more golds on the horizon.
“There’s more to come from me. There’s a move on the pommel horse which I’m working on. If I nail it it’ll be pretty big. My focus is Tokyo 2020 and I’m looking forward to getting back in the gym and training hard.
“I’m going to chill out for the rest of the year. There’s no more competitions and I won’t be at the gym full-time. I’ll start again next year.”
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Lee Ridgway, 16, apparently wrote the chilling words, "Life's cruel. Life's just a game. I lost," on social media three hours before his death
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Haunting final message of tragic schoolboy posted on Facebook just hours before he was struck by train
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Lee Ridgway, 16, died after he was struck by a train
A schoolboy appears to have posted a haunting final message on Facebook just hours before he was hit and killed by a train.
The chilling words, "Life's cruel. Life's just a game. I lost," were written on Lee Ridgway's profile at 9.55pm on Sunday.
Only three hours later, the 16-year-old was found dead on tracks near Bramhall railway station in Greater Manchester.
British Transport Police is investigating the tragedy, and a file is being prepared for the coroner, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Manchester Evening News/Facebook This haunting message was posted on Lee Ridgway's profile at 9.55pm on Sunday
Today, tributes were being paid to Lee, with his loved ones describing him as a 'brilliant', 'popular' and 'caring' young man.
The teenager, from Bramhall, had discovered his GCSE results just three days before he was struck by the train.
He was found on the tracks at around 1am on Monday.
The former Cheadle Hulme High School pupil's family released a statement saying: “Lee was a brilliant, kind, clever and popular person to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.”
The family asked for privacy and said they did not want to make any further comment.
Manchester Evening News/Facebook Flowers are left outside Bramhall railway station in Greater Manchester
The teenager’s friends laid flowers for Lee near Bramhall railway station, paid tribute to him on social media and also held a vigil in his name when lanterns were lit and sent into the sky.
Annabelle Hilton was one of a number of pals who posted moving tributes on Facebook.
She wrote: “RIP Lee Ridgway, one of the nicest, caring, popular and most genuine lads I knew. No matter how much I acted like you annoyed me when you nicked all my stuff in maths you were the reason I looked forward to it because you made me laugh so much. Deffo owe you a fiver too, there was no chance I was gonna get higher in my maths GCSE than you, considering you had to help me on every question.
“Such a massive loss. RIP Lee, you will be missed by so many.”
Manchester Evening News Tributes were today being paid to the 'popular' and 'caring' schoolboy
Tim Pygott wrote: “RIP Lee. I met you on holiday and we had some mad times. It was only Friday we were planning to back and have round 2 and you were game for that. My thoughts are going to your family. I will miss you lots my bro, fly high up there.”
Chelsea Ellisse Santah wrote: “RIP angel, we miss you already!”
Andrew Webb, corporate director for people at Stockport Council, said: “We are aware of this tragic incident involving one of our former pupils.
"Our thoughts are with Lee’s family and friends at this time.”
Helplines and websites
Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at [email protected].
Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.
PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information. http://www.depressionalliance.org/
Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying. http://studentsagainstdepression.org/
The Sanctuary (0300 003 7029) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, for people who are struggling to cope - experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks or in crisis.
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The £13million deal has taken a number of English suitors by surprise
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Red Bull Leipzig stun Premier League clubs by signing in-demand starlet Oliver Burke from Nottingham Forest
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What a Burke! Oliver has been outstanding for Forest
Red Bull Leipzig have stunned the Premier League's big boys by winning the race for Nottingham Forest wonder kid Oliver Burke.
The Bundesliga new boys have agreed a deal, worth around £13m for the winger who has been compared to Real Madrid and Wales superstar Gareth Bale.
Scottish starlet Burke, 19, is understood to have been in Germany today tying up his shock move and is set to sign a contract until 2021.
The deal will be a huge blow to a number of top-flight clubs who are set to miss out on one of the most exciting talents in English football.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Sunderland are among the clubs who were all keen on Burke.
Tony Marshall/Getty Images Oliver Burke of Nottingham Forest has impressed top teams across Europe
They are understood have rated the pacy and powerful winger at around £8m earlier this summer.
At that stage Championship Forest weren't prepared to do business for anything less than £10m.
But Burke's price tag has continued to rise on the back of a string of eye-catching performances this season.
And ambitious RB Leipzig blew their rivals out of the water with an offer that was too good for Forest to turn down.
Mirror Sport understands RB Leipzig have fended off late attempts from a number of stunned English clubs to try and hijack the deal today.
Burke has also had a number of agents across the continent keen to snap up his services and Germany's leading firm SportsTotal are understood to have recommended him to RB Leipzig.
Burke made his Forest debut two years ago and then racked up 21 appearances last season plus another two for Scotland, scoring twice.
This season he already has four goals in just seven games, including one against Leeds yesterday.
As well as English sides, Burke has also been watched by some of Europe's biggest clubs including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
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Brenda was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer but after having a mastectomy she has been given the good news
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Stephanie Davis does live breast cancer exam as former X Factor star Brenda Edwards reveals she been give "all clear"
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Stephanie Davis took part in a live breast exam on Loose Women as she spoke with breast cancer survivor Brenda Edwards.
The 23-year-old actress who had her first stint as a guest panelist on the ITV daytime show wanted to encourage other young women how to correctly check their breasts for lumps.
Brenda, who had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer and had recently had a mastectomy, explained how she discovered a lump after checking her boobs when a friend had been diagnosed.
A pregnant Steph asked: "I don't really search my breasts. Would you mind telling us how to do it?"
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ITV She wanted to encourage other young women to check
ITV Brenda has been given the all-clear from cancer
Brenda jumped up and helped Steph check her chest for abormal lumps and Kaye Adams mentioned to the mum-to-be that her body will be constantly changing so it's more important to keep an eye out.
The former X Factor star revealed that she had bee given the good news that she was all-clear: "Recently I got the news back that I am free of cancer."
The actress was welcomed with open arms by her fellow panelists Andrea McLean, Nadia Sawalha, and Kaye Adams as she chatted about a recent pregnancy scare: "I had a little scare on Sunday, I was in bed in the middle of the night and woke up with bad pains and was throwing up."
ITV Stephanie Davis spoke about her pregnancy scare
ITV The expectant mum revealed her cravings
ITV Steph is ready to be a mum
The worried mum-to-be explained how her mum took her to hospital where she was treated by doctors: "I thought I was in early labour as I was having contractions. I was on the gas and air!"
But despite the excruciating pain, the brunette beauty was relieved to find out her baby boy - who is due early next year - was absolutely fine but she still doesn't know what caused the tummy troubles: "Actually everything was OK. They don't know what it was. It was just my body.
"They're going to keep a close eye on my but luckily, touch wood, everything is OK. I felt a kick properly for the first time after that so that was like a relief."
Rex The 23-year-old actress has made regular appearances on the lunchtime chat show
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Meanwhile, Stephanie - who is currently in the second trimester of her pregnancy - has admitted she has been battling with "extreme headaches" and has been craving pickles.
Speaking about her pregnancy, the former Celebrity Big Brother contestant - who is expecting her first child with her ex-boyfriend and former housemate Jeremy McConnell - said: "I've been craving bacon, pickles and gravy
"I get the pickles and stir them round and round in the gravy. I was eating so many that I had to stop! It's just so good."
* Loose Women is on weekdays, ITV at 12.30pm
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The 19-year-old midfielder was one-and-a-half times the legal alcohol limit when officers stopped him at the wheel
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Manchester City star caught drink-driving in Mercedes after girlfriend shopped him to police following nightclub row
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Manchester City star Bersant Celina has been fined and banned from driving after being caught over legal alcohol limit
Manchester City player Bersant Celina was caught drunk at at the wheel of his Mercedes by police after his girlfriend tipped officers off following a row at a nightclub.
The 19-year-old midfielder was one-and-a-half times the legal alcohol limit when officers stopped him at the wheel in Manchester earlier this month.
He had driven his Mercedes from the Great Northern Warehouse onto Watson Street after an argument with his girlfriend at nearby VIP nightspot Club Liv early on Sunday, August 7, the Manchester Evening News reported.
But she followed him on foot and rang police when she found him. Officers were called to the scene at 3.30am and smelled booze on Celina’s breath as they spoke to him, Manchester’s magistrates heard.
Manchester Evening News/Eddie Garvey Manchester City star Bersant Celina has been fined and banned from driving after being caught over legal alcohol limit
He was arrested and found to have 57 microgrammes of alcohol on his breath - the legal limit is 35mg.
The Kosovo international was hauled into court and pleaded guilty to drink driving. He was fined £2,625 and banned from the wheel for 12 months. He was also ordered to pay a further £255 in costs.
Celina went on City’s pre-season tour of China but is heading to Dutch side FC Twente on a season-long loan.
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Sturridge's surly body language this season has been put down to a lack of game time and Jurgen Klopp's failure to play him in his preferred central position
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Daniel Sturridge responds to claims he's unhappy at Liverpool with cheeky Instagram post
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Daniel Sturridge provided one of the images of the weekend with this facial expression
A screenshot of Daniel Sturridge's face went viral at the weekend after he was overlooked for a late substitution at Spurs by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
The England striker looked distinctly unimpressed after Divock Origi was brought on ahead of him during the Reds' match at White Hart Lane, the Liverpool Echo report.
Sturridge was eventually called into action but with very little time to make any kind of impact on the match.
There have been suggestions that Sturridge has grown unhappy at Liverpool, with a lack of game time and Klopp's failure to play him in his preferred central position contributing to his surly body language.
But the 26-year-old has responded to the jibes with an Instagram post of his own face at the weekend with the caption, "Caption this..."
Sturridge isn't taking things too seriously, at least. And why should he?
After the game, Klopp detailed how Sturridge would get opportunities throughout the season, and hailed his ability.
"Daniel Sturridge is a wonderfully skilful player," Klopp said. "But for the game today, I made the decision that the kind of defending what it was and for what we needed.
John Powell Sturridge came on as a very late substitute in Liverpool's draw at Spurs
“In the last game against Tottenham at home he made an outstanding game so it’s possible.
“But I can only pick 11 players for the start, I make these decisions never against one player so I’m really happy that we have him and he will play, he will score and all will be good.
“There’s no big mountain for him. It’s a good team, thank God. Hopefully we can make different line-ups for different games.”
Jan Kruger Klopp says Sturridge does have a future at Liverpool
Much ado about nothing, it seems.
Along came Jamie Carragher to lighten the mood even further, obliging the Reds striker's request of a caption.
"When Everton make a bid for you!" the Liverpool legend commented on Sturridge's picture.
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Is Celebrity Big Brother fake?
That was the question on everybody's lips after eagle eyed fans caught glimpse of a clip that seemed to suggest that the show could be staged.
Now, Big Brother stars Andy West and Nikki Grahame have spoken out to set the record staright.
"It is 100% not a scripted show," the latter insisted to The Sun. "As if they’d give me the script for what I came out with! No, it’s not scripted at all.
FameFlynet Nikki Grahame has denied claims CBB is fake
She added: "I wasn’t actually aware of what happened last night, I was told about it and I’d read a bit about it today, but it’s absolutely not like that."
Andy supported Nikki's claims by insisting the show was not fake.
Will the pair's statements be enough to reassure fans who were in uproar on social media last night after a suspicious scene was aired on Channel 5.
Ian West/PA Wire Andy West backed Nikki's comments
In the footage, housemates were seen heading to bed as Big Brother turned out all the lights. A minute or so later, the lights were then switched back on and Ricky Norwood exclaimed: "Great take guys!"
Big Brother then went on to tell the house that they would have a busy day tomorrow and should start their night time routine before heading to bed.
"This is Big Brother . So housemates, just listen to Big Brother again, and Big Brother will just say to you that tomorrow is a really, really big day for all of you.
Celebrity Big Brother's Chloe Khan sucks seductively on a lollipop as she flaunts her eye-popping assets
"It's going to start quite early and it's going to end very late at night, so what Big Brother would suggest is that you all wash your teeth, get whatever washing your bodies you need to get done, have whatever last cigarettes you want to have, and then call it a night relatively quickly."
Those who regularly watch the Channel 5 reality series threatened to boycott the show all together after they became convinced their votes did not count.
We've reached out to Channel 5 for comment.
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The star appeared alone on the red carpet but was later spotted with her man
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Ariana Grande has packed on the PDA to confirm her new relationship with rapper Mac Miller.
The Dangerous Woman singer stepped out on her own for the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet on Sunday night, but her boyfriend later joined her as they cuddled up and shared a kiss at the star studded event.
Arriving at the event, Ariana was asked where the rapper was, and quickly replied: "Being supportive. It's okay to be alone even when you have a boo."
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FilmMagic They looked absolutely smitten
After confirming the romance, the star was later spotted getting very close to Mac, planting a kiss on his cheek as he put his arms around her.
The couple were seen laughing and cuddling throughout the ceremony, while they were also joined by Ariana's brother - and Celebrity Big Brother star - Frankie.
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Later in the night, they stepped out hand in hand for an after party, looking loved up as they continued to confirm their romance.
Their relationship was the talking point, but the 23-year-old songstress stunned earlier in the evening without her man, getting up on stage for an incredible duet with Nicki Minaj .
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The performance was stunning
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Both of the stars - who teamed up with Jessie J on Bang Bang two years ago - looked amazing on stage as they brought energy, physicality and excitement to the show.
They delivered an awesome rendition of their brand new collaboration Side to Side, before revealing the video for the track online.
*UK viewers can watch the awards on MTV at 9pm tonight with the pre-show starting at 8pm.
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Charlotte Crosby thinks women who have one night stands ARE still girlfriend material, despite Gaz Beadle's recent comments.
The Geordie Shore star , whose former flame has moved on with Mario Falcone's ex-girlfriend Emma McVey, is appearing on Channel 4's Celebs Go Dating to find herself a man, and although she feels girls should wait FOUR dates for sex, she doesn't think having a one night stand means it's game over.
In his column in the Daily Star, Gaz, 28, told fans: "You could have been Mrs Gary Beadle but you just let me bang you after meeting you four hours ago.
"Nine out of 10 times I'd say it's true with lads. If you bang them on a first date, you're not girlfriend material. Don't put out... but it won't stop us trying, like."
XPOSUREPHOTOS.COM Charlotte Crosby went on a date with Brad Skelly
Charlotte, who has vowed never to speak to the hunk after she quit Geordie Shore over their tumultuous relationship, says she does wait it out, but girls shouldn't be judged for having sex straight away.
"I think there is a good chance you can have a really good relationship after a one night stand," she said. "If it happens, you like the person, and they like you, then why not?"
She went on: "I've learnt not to get too drunk on a first date, you judge them with a drunken mind, then when you go on a second date, it could be completely different. You'd get there both sober like, 'Eugh, this is rank'.
"And definitely don't kiss them on a first date. I did, but then I regretted it. My advice is to not do that, but it is a learning curve."
FameFlynet The star is looking for a boyfriend
Asked if she follows the three-date rule, she exclusively told Mirror Celeb: "It depends what space of time the three dates are over. If you have three dates over one week, I'd say no. But if it was like three weeks, maybe, but maybe four."
Charlotte, 26, was seen on the first episode of Celebs Go Dating last night, and goes on two dates with Grimsby lad Brad Skelly during the show, who lost his job as a fish factory worker due to filming commitments.
"Brad is such a good guy, but he's a bit young for me," she said about the 20-year-old hunk. "The date was fine, we had a laugh. We get on really well, but I think just as friends and I haven't yet told him this. I'm dreading it!
"The fact that there are so many cameras around can make it awkward. Before I started I was so nervous, I literally didn't want to walk in. Now I'm very confident and I think I've got a lot better.
E4 Charl got emotional on the show
"We had a group therapy sessions afterwards and they delved very deep, I ended crying in front of everyone. That will be an interesting one to watch back."
The brunette beauty is looking for a boyfriend and wants to move on from her rocky fling with Gaz, but she has a very specific type these days.
She said: "My ideal man would be 6 ft 4, longish hair, I'm really into that at the minute, and a nice body. I don't think a six-pack, more like a four-pack, really stylish ... maybe like 28."
We're sure they're are plenty of sexy men out there wanting to date Charl!
Celebs Go Dating is back on Channel 4 tonight at 10pm.
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Manchester United transfer news and rumours: Red Devils blow as Gabriel Barbosa agrees Inter move?
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Inter Milan are on the verge of signing Gabriel Barbosa from Santos.
Gabigol, who Manchester United were interested in, arrived in Italy on Friday to seal a move to the Serie A club.
Inter confirmed the news on the club's official Twitter account.
Another one-time United target, Portugal winger Joao Mario, is also on his way to the San Siro.
Shaw set for England call-up
Luke Shaw is set to be named in the England squad for the first time in almost a year.
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The United left-back was sidelined for the vast majority of last season after breaking his leg just one month into the campaign.
However, he's started the new season strongly and the Daily Express say new Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce is set to call him up for next weekend's World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
It is claimed Allardyce spoke to Jose Mourinho about the 21-year-old's fitness before deciding to give him the nod.
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Pereira agrees to Granada loan switch
Andreas Pereira, the Manchester United attacking midfielder, has agreed to join La Liga side Granada.
The 20-year-old Brazilian will spend the entirety of this season on loan before returning to Old Trafford on July 1, writes Liam Corless.
Pereira played 11 times for United last season, scoring once.
John Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images Andreas Pereira has agreed to join La Liga club Granada on loan
However, he's not been included in any of Jose Mourinho's matchday squads this season and the Portuguese was keen for him to get game time elsewhere.
The United manager's first choice was for Pereira to join a Premier League club, but the youngster will instead continue his development in Spain.
Mourinho: Zlatan has eased pressure on youngsters
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has helped take the heat off Manchester United's young strikers, according to Jose Mourinho.
He has slotted straight into leading the attack, scoring four goals in his first three outings, writes David McDonnell.
And Ibrahimovic can equal a 91-year-old record at Hull on Saturday by becoming only the second player after Jimmy Hanson to score in his first four games for United.
John Peters/Manchester United FC Ibrahimovic has eased the pressure on United's youngsters, Mourinho claims
Mourinho believes the 34-year-old Swede’s arrival means there will be less pressure on youngsters Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, both of whom were leaned on heavily last season.
“Last season, no Martial, no three points,” said Mourinho. “This season, no Martial goals and three victories.
“When a team isn’t playing especially well and, in the middle of that, somebody comes out of that and goes immediately to the highlight. This is a different picture. Other players are scoring goals.”
Europa League draw
Manchester United have been drawn against Robin van Persie's Fenerbahce side in the group stages of the Europa League, writes Joe Mewis.
The Red Devils have also been pitted against Feyenoord and Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk for their first ever tilt at the Europa League's group stage.
Getty Robin van Persie is set to return to Old Trafford
Dutch striker Van Persie left Old Trafford for the Turkish side in 2015 after netting 48 Premier League goals for the Red Devils and will now return to face his former side, United, as well as Feyenoord - the club where he burst onto the scene.
Southampton are the only other Premier League team in the competition and have been pitted alongside Italian giants Inter Milan, Sparta Prague and Hapoel Beer Sheva.
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With his mop of curly hair and youthful expression, this is how Gene Wilder will be remembered by his former theatre school.
The actor, who died on Sunday aged 83, attended Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 1955 while he was still chasing his career in the industry.
The theatre have now released Gene's headshot from when he was 22 or 23 and before he found fame in Hollywood, praising the much-loved star.
Anna Travers, of the school, said: "We are very proud that he trained here and offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
© SWNS.com The picture would have been used as a headshot when he attended auditions
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"He was a one-off and will always be remembered with great affection."
She added: "Wilder was a very physical actor. He threw himself into everything.
"From what I can gather, he enjoyed his time at the theatre school."
Gene went on to have a glittering movie career, playing Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and starring in other classic films.
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Of the head shot, she added: "This photo would have been a head shot to help launch his career.
"It probably would have been used for a little while after graduating."
Wilder studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School after taking a course in Communication and Theatre Arts at the University of Iowa.
He went on to star in films including Young Frankenstein, Silver Streak and The Producers.
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Splash Gene Wilder at the US Open in September 2015
He passed away on Sunday aged 83 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease at his home in Stamford, Connecticut.
Sir Roger Moore has led tributes the star, writing on Twitter: "RIP Gene Wilder. Only happy memories of making Sunday Lovers together."
George Takei added: "He was always able to make us smile, and that is no small feat. Rest with the stars, Gene Wilder."
Jim Carrey added: "Gene Wilder was one of the funniest and sweetest energies ever to take a human form. If there's a heaven he has a Golden Ticket."
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PLUS: Mathieu Debuchy has had his move away from north London blocked while Arsene Wenger has likened Granit Xhaka to a Highbury legend
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Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a move for Paraguay international midfielder Miguel Almiron.
Arsene Wenger has secured the signings of Shkodran Mustafi and Lucas Perez but could also add Almiron before Wednesday's transfer deadline.
That is according to Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb, who say talks are ongoing between the Gunners and Almiron's club Lanus and the Londoners are hopeful of striking a deal.
The 22-year-old moved to the Argentine outfit after coming through the youth setup at Cerro Porteno.
Debuchy exit blocked
Reuters Debuchy looks likely to stay put
Mathieu Debuchy has seen his Arsenal exit blocked by injury.
France right back Debuchy, 31, is desperate to leave the Emirates and Arsenal are ready to grant his wish either with a permanent deal of season-long loan, writes Mirror Football's John Cross.
But Debuchy is carrying a knock with a calf problem and that is why he has been unable to negotiate a move this summer.
It will now take a club ready to take a gamble on Debuchy’s fitness to save him from a season in limbo after the £10m full back has lost his place to Hector Bellerin.
Wenger: Xhaka is like Petit
REX/Shutterstock/Getty High praise indeed...
The A Listers ensured Watford were gone in 45 minutes but behind them Arsene Wenger already sees Granit Xhaka as the new Emmanuel Petit, writes Mirror Football's Darren Lewis.
Strong in the tackle, intelligent with his passing, Xhaka may have cost Arsenal £30million but as his side swept hosts Watford away 3-1 , Gunners fans could already see where their money has gone.
“He is a guy who plays naturally behind the ball,” said Wenger, “He is a bit similar to Petit in the way he plays football. He likes to sit, give good long balls and be available with the centre-backs.
“I believe he has a good mixture of short and long balls, in midfield it is important for us to sometimes stretch the opposition defenders.
“We have a game that is based on shorter passes than other teams so sometimes you have to have a player who can kick the longer ball which gives us a chance to get some oxygen and some space.”
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Jeremy Paxman has been accused of insulting the elderly and being in denial about being an OAP - after describing old age as ‘’incontinence and idiocy’’.
The former Newsnight presenter - now aged 66 - said the older generation are ‘’virtual corpses’’ in a column.
Paxman made the remarks after picking up a copy of Mature Times - a free publication aimed at people over 50.
He then wrote in the Financial Times that “mature” means being ‘’on the verge of incontinence and idiocy’’ and ‘’peevish valetudinarianism’’.
Paxman also labelled the magazine ‘’cheeky bastards’’ for including anyone his age as ‘’mature’’.
In his column, Paxman, wrote ‘’’At the reception desk of a hotel to which I checked in this week was a pile of free copies of Mature Times, which calls itself “the voice of our generation”.
“Oh God, I thought, the cheeky bastards are including me. Back off.
Jeremy Paxman is now an OAP himself
“For this must be the most unfashionable publication in Britain.
“Who wants to be called “mature”, like an old cheese?
“We all know that “mature” means on the verge of incontinence, idiocy and peevish valetudinarianism.
“They might as well have named it the ‘Surgical Stocking Sentinel’ or ‘Winceyette Weekly’.”
But Andrew Silk, the publisher of the Mature Times, has hit back - saying Paxman is clearly in denial about his age. Mr Silk also says the University Challenge presenter’s remarks are offensive and have insulted the 21 million over 50s in Britain.
He believes the political presenter is turning from ‘’Jeremy Paxman into Jeremy Clarkson - without the charisma’’.
Hitting back, Mr Silk said: ‘”He is 66, so he obviously does not see himself as one of the people he wants to poke fun at, which is irrational.
“This could be his Gerald Ratner moment.”
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You never know when an impromptu trip to your local supermarket will be needed so here's a guide on Asda's opening hours over the long weekend
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Popping out for some milk? Make sure your local store is open first
If you're celebrating the long weekend in style with friends, family or even a garden party - a quick trip to your local supermarket may be on the cards - whether it be for drinks, nappies or party food.
If a trip to Asda is likely, before you slip into your shoes and head for the aisles, don't forget to check if your local supermarket is open - and if so, what time it'll close its doors.
Asda has announced that normal trading times will apply on Saturday and Sunday, however most branches will close slightly earlier on Bank Holiday Monday - at 8pm. Find out more and the trading times for all supermarkets in our helpful guide below.
Saturday 27 August: Stores nationwide will open 7am - 11pm - with some exceptions.
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 10am - 4pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: Stores nationwide will open 7am - 8pm - with some exceptions.
You can use the online store finder to find out the times of your local branch.
Planning a spot of decorating this weekend? We've also covered opening hours for Wickes , Homebase and B&Q in our DIY stores opening hours guide.
Most of the smaller Sainsbury's Local stores will be open as usual over the long weekend, Monday included.
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Larger supermarkets will operate slightly earlier closures on Monday. Closing times will vary from store to store, so check details for your local Sainsbury's bank holiday opening times via the online store finder.
As a guide, Sainsbury's opening hours over the Bank Holiday weekend will be as follows:
Saturday 27 August: Stores nationwide will open 7am - 10pm - with some exceptions.
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 10am - 4pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: Stores nationwide will open 9am - 7pm - with some exceptions. You can find out more by entering your postcode into their online store finder.
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On Monday 29 August 2016, Tesco stores across the UK will operate slightly shorter hours. Tesco Express and Extra store times will also vary. You can check your local Tesco's bank holiday opening times using the Tesco store finder tool.
As a guide, Tesco opening hours over the Bank Holiday Weekend will be as follows:
Saturday 27 August: Tesco Express tores will open 6am-11pm. Tesco Extra stores will open until midnight.
Sunday 28 August: Tesco Express stores will open 6am-11pm. Tesco Extra stores will open 10am - 4pm.
Monday 29 August: Tesco Express stores will open 6am-11pm. Tesco Extra stores will open 8am - 8pm.
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Waitrose's opening times over the Bank Holiday weekend will vary. We've provided an overview below, however for more details regarding your local branch check the online store finder.
As a guide, Waitrose opening hours over the Bank Holiday Weekend will be as follows:
Saturday 27 August: Stores nationwide will open 8am - 9pm - with some exceptions at Little Waitrose branches
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 11am - 5pm - with some exceptions at Little Waitrose stores.
Monday 29 August: Stores nationwide will open 9am - 6pm - with some exceptions at Little Waitrose stores. You can find out more by entering your postcode into their online store finder.
Is Waitrose and John Lewis open on Bank Holiday Monday? 2016 opening times ahead of the long August weekend
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Morrisons stores will open slightly earlier at 8am on Bank Holiday Monday - allowing you extra time to pick up your groceries before doors close at 7pm.
General Morrisons opening hours this Bank Holiday weekend will be as follows:
Saturday 27 August: Store times will vary from 7am - 10pm and 6am - 11pm.
Sunday 28 August: Store times will vary from 10am - 4pm and 11am - 5pm.
Monday 29 August: All stores will open 8am-7pm. Find out more by entering your postcode into their handy store locator tool.
To find out specific store times, enter your postcode into their online store finder.
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Very few exceptions will apply for Lidl's opening times this Bank Holiday Monday, see the store finder to find out your local opening hours.
General Lidl opening hours this Bank Holiday weekend will be as follows:
Saturday 27 August: Stores nationwide will open 8am - 10pm - with some exceptions.
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 11am - 5pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: Normal opening hours across all stores.
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Aldi opening hours on Bank Holiday Monday will be as follows:
Saturday 27 August: Stores nationwide will open 7am - 11pm - with some exceptions.
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 11am - 5pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: All stores will be open from 8am to 10pm.
Visit Aldi online to discover more about your local branch opening times.
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General opening hours over the Bank Holiday Weekend will be as follows:
Saturday 27 August: Stores nationwide will open 8am - 9pm - with some exceptions.
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 10am - 4pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: 10am-4pm across most stores - however, shoppers are advised to check their store using the Iceland store finder tool.
To find out specific store times, enter your postcode into the Iceland store finder.
If you're looking for some retail therapy, we have put together this handy guide for department store bank holiday opening times, including John Lewis, Debenhams and Marks and Spencer.
Marks & Spencer opening hours over the Bank Holiday Weekend will be as follows:
Check the Marks and Spencer store locator to avoid a wasted trip.
Saturday 27 August: Stores nationwide will open 8am - 6:30pm - with some exceptions.
Sunday 28 August: Stores nationwide will open 11am - 5pm - with some exceptions.
Monday 29 August: Opening times will vary by store on Bank Holiday Monday (between 8am - 6pm). Get specific times to your local branch here.
What about DIY stores?
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For those who want to use the extra days off to get busy around the home, these are the times your local hardware stores will open across England, Scotland and Wales.
See our handy guide for DIY stores August bank holiday opening times including Homebase and B&Q.
See a full breakdown of B&Q's opening hours below, and you can find out more via B&Q's online store finder.
Saturday 27 August - Normal hours - check your local store.
Sunday 28 August - Normal hours - check your local store.
Monday 29 August - All stores open at usual times and close at 8pm.
Saturday 27 August: Normal hours apply - check your local store.
Sunday 28 August: Normal hours apply - check your local store.
Monday 29 August: All stores will be open from 7am to 8pm.
Find specific times using Homebase's online store finder.
Saturday 27 August: Stores in England, Wales and Scotland open until 9pm.
Sunday 28 August: Normal hours - check your local store.
Monday 29 August: Normal opening hours apply, all branches will open until 9pm.
Check your local store opening times here.
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If you thought the England goalkeeper's move to Serie A was weird, you've obviously forgotten about these other intrepid British footballers...
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These transfers were very odd indeed
When reports first emerged that Joe Hart might be moving to Torino, the vast majority of fans were left scratching their heads in bemusement.
So the fact the Man City goalkeeper's loan move to Turin has now been confirmed has left plenty of supporters more than a little surprised.
After all, it's not like many Englishmen have a crack at Serie A. There is a good reason Hart will be the first British keeper to play in Italy's top flight for more than 80 years.
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However, Hart isn't the first British footballer to make a frankly inexplicable move abroad in recent times. In fact, he joins a (surprisingly) long line of Brits who've plied their trade overseas in bizarre and baffling circumstances.
Whether they were profoundly average, a bit past it or simply unsuited to life in a foreign land, here are the 11 weirdest British moves of all time.
Steven Fletcher to Marseille
AFP/Getty Marseille's Steven Fletcher gestures during the match between Marseille and PSG at the Velodrome stadium on February 7, 2016
Undoubtedly the highlight of last summer's Transfer Deadline Day, the Sunderland striker's loan move to Marseille sounded like a joke - until you realised it wasn't.
To give you some idea of how it worked out, the Scotland international is now playing for Sheffield Wednesday.
Ahem.
Jermaine Pennant to Real Zaragoza
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Though he was one of the most exciting youngsters in the country during his time at Arsenal , Jermaine Pennant's career was on something of a downward spiral by the summer of 2009.
Several underwhelming years at Liverpool had seen the winger's stock fall rapidly in England, but that didn't put Zaragoza off. Unfortunately, within months of his signing, it became clear that Jermaine was neither acclimatising to life in Spain nor performing well on the pitch.
No surprises, then, when he was speedily sent back to the far less exotic surroundings of Stoke. Ah, that's better.
Ian Harte to Levante
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Ian Harte is the odd one out here - he's Irish, not British - but he definitely deserves to be included anyway.
A hardy full-back forged in the fires of the Premier League, he was hot property in the summer of 2004. Bizarrely, however, he ended up moving to newly promoted La Liga side Levante.
The club were relegated, and he ended up playing a season in the Segunda Division. Thankfully, compatriot Roy Keane soon ended his misery and signed him for Sunderland.
Joey Barton to Marseille
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Continental, cool, sexily nonchalant; these are the typically French characteristics that Joey Barton would like to possess, but ultimately does not.
After going completely bananas at Manchester City on the last day of the 2011/12 season, the then-QPR player was slapped with a hefty fine and twelve-match ban. Accordingly, he left England behind and made a dream loan move to Marseille.
This surreal interview basically sums up his time there.
Anton Ferdinand to Antalyaspor
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What is it with QPR players and bizarre moves abroad?
Anton Ferdinand is a strong, prosaic centre-back, well suited to Championship football by the time he decided to leave West London. What he was doing moving to Turkey to play for Antalyaspor, we'll never know.
Now at Reading, which seems a far better fit.
Dean Saunders to Benfica
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Once a promising young striker with Liverpool, the earnest Welshman was long past his best by the time he linked up with former Reds manager Graeme Souness at Benfica in 1998.
Unfortunately, the occasional goal didn't really hack it as far as the Portuguese giants were concerned. Quickly shipped off to Bradford.
Barry Venison to Galatasaray
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Officially introduced the mullet to Turkey after making a move from Newcastle to Istanbul in 1995.
Another Souness masterstroke here. Played a handful of games, then moved on along with Graeme himself.
Alan Hutton to Mallorca
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Alan Hutton trying to shut out Cristiano Ronaldo is probably one of the most surreal things we have ever seen.
Never, ever suited to La Liga football, his loan spell with Los Bermellones was short and (not very) sweet.
Michael Mancienne to Hamburg
When you've spent most of your young career on perpetual loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where do you go next?
To Bundesliga giants Hamburg, of course!
Luther Blissett to AC Milan
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After well over 250 appearances for Watford, the sprightly young striker raised some eyebrows when he joined European behemoths AC Milan in the summer of 1983.
A fairly average spell with the Rossoneri led to cruel rumours that they'd mistakenly signed him instead of then-teammate John Barnes. Either way, Blissett didn't think much of Italy. He once famously complained: "No matter how much money you have here, you can't seem to get Rice Krispies".
Jay Bothroyd to Perugia
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Speaking of bizarre moves to Italy, do you remember Jay Bothroyd's ill-fated spell with Perugia?
Having moved from Coventry to Umbria, the culture shock proved too much for poor Jay. He was loaned back to Blackburn Rovers after barely a year with the club, before eventually joining Charlton Athletic.
Kyle Lafferty to Palermo
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The only Northern Irishman on our list, Lafferty was never likely to adapt to life in sultry Sicily after all those years playing for Rangers in gritty Glasgow.
Moved to Norwich City after a year with The Aquile. Mmmm, exotic Norwich.
So there we have it. Those are the most bizarre, inexplicable and (in most cases) ill-advised moves abroad that British players have ever made.
Go proudly where these other Brits have gone before, Fletcher. Good luck at Marseille, bro.
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Taylor Swift has reportedly been dismissed from jury duty in a sexual assault case.
On Monday it emerged the star was in Nashville, Tennessee, fulfilling her civic duty.
But it's believed that the singer was later dismissed because of her own lawsuit against former radio host David Mueller.
Mueller claimed he was fired from a country radio station in Denver, Colorado, after being kicked out of a Taylor concert last year when her security team made the allegations against him.
The 26-year-old then countersued Mueller for sexual assault and battery.
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According to TMZ, Taylor was asked about any bias she may have in a case involving a sexual assault and because of her own suit, the judge didn't think she could be impartial.
Videos and pictures of a low-key Swift chatting to potential jurors and taking selfies flooded Twitter on Monday.
One fan wrote alongside a snap of Taylor and her mum: “My mom just causally has jury duty with Taylor SWIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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Meanwhile, despite Taylor not making it to Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, she did get a shout-out from her nemesis-turned-friend-turned-nemesis Kanye.
Introducing his new video for Fade, the rapper went on a rambling speech about a whole host of topics, including his recent run-in with Taylor.
Getty Kanye rants on stage
Referring to the argument over his track Famous he said of her reaction: “Last week it was 22 people murdered in Chicago.
"People come up to me like, 'Man, that's right. Take down Taylor.' Bro, I love y'all. That's why I called her."
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The England shot stopper will be right at home in Italy after fans turned out in full force to welcome their new goalkeeper to the country
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Joe Hart may not feel very wanted in Manchester at the moment.
But the England shot stopper will be right at home in Italy after Torino fans turned out in full force to welcome their new goalkeeper to the country.
The video above shows Hart arriving in Turin and being mobbed by supporters singing his name and cheering when he gets out the car.
He later appears on a balcony with a Torino shirt already emblazoned with his name and waves to the excited fans below.
The Manchester City keeper has joined the Serie A side on loan until the end of the season.
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He made the decision to move after Pep Guardiola dropped him to third in the pecking order behind Claudio Bravo and Willy Caballero.
Hart is on international duty with England this week but was given permission to fly to Italy to resolve his future.
A loan move to Sunderland was also listed among his options but Hart opted for a new start in Italy.
He will become the first English goalkeeper to play in Serie A since the league began in 1929.
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The singer scooped seven gongs in total including the prestigious prize for video of the year for the track Formation
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Beyonce stole the MTV video music awards using the event to make a powerful protest over the death of black men by police in America.
The singer scooped seven gongs in total including the prestigious prize for video of the year for the track Formation.
Before the awards began the Crazy in Love star appeared on the red carpet with the mothers of the four men, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Oscar Grant III.
Sybrina Fulton, Gwen Carr, Lezley McSpadden and Wanda Johnson had all seen their sons lives ended prematurely - three by police and one by a neighbourhood watch volunteer.
But as the 34-year-old later took to the stage to perform a 16-minute medley of songs from her hit album, Lemonade, she made a further protest while surrounded by backup dancers dressed as angels.
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As red lights flooded the stage, each of the ‘angels’ was shot down during the performance, which viewers believed was a representation of police brutality.
The capacity crowd at New York’s Madison Square Garden reacted with cheers along with many who applauded her move on social media.
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Tina Harris wrote on Twitter: “Beautiful move on Bey’s part. THIS is what u do with celebrity, with power.”
Getty Singer Beyonce Knowles and daughter Blue Ivy Carter attend the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City.
However, others attacked the singer accusing her of politicising the awards.
Janice Brown wrote on Facebook : “So sick of this woman and her protests.
Instead of using these mother’s to further herself why doesn’t she should put her money to use and help them properly.”
Beautiful move on Bey's part. THIS is what u do with celebrity, with power.#blacklivesmatter #DontVoteForTheRacist https://t.co/48T6w3MVnK — Tina Harris (@TinaHarrisment) 29 August 2016
Jack Hainault, of Chicago, added: “First she politicised the Super Bowl and now this. Its like she doesn’t like our police.”
The late David Bowie flew the flag for British success winning the award for Best Art Direction for his album Blackstar.
British DJ Calvin Harris won two awards at Sunday night’s ceremony.
Getty Beyonce performs onstage during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards
Although he wasn’t at the event he won Best Male Video for This Is What You Came For featuring Rihanna and Best Electronic Video for How Deep Is Your Love.
Coldplay won Best Visual Effects for Up & Up. Despite several nominations, Adele failed to win an award.
Other highlights of the show were rapper Drake declaring his love for Rihanna when he presented her with the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award.
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He gushed: “She is someone I’ve been in love with since I was 22-years-old. She’s one of my best friends in the world. All my adult life I’ve looked up to her.”
Drake won the award for best hip-hop video for “Hotline Bling,” but he was “stuck in traffic,” according to presenter Sean “Diddy” Combs, who accepted the award on his behalf earlier in the evening.
Kim Kardashian, clad in a skin-tight sheer black dress, took the stage to introduce Britney Spears’s return to the awards.
The pop princess hadn’t been on the VMA stage for a decade.
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She performed her new song “Make Me” in a sparkly yellow neon body suit with G-Eazy.
Her outfit will be raffled off to raise funds for the flood victims in her home state of Louisiana.
However, her performance was not without controversy with many viewers believing it to have been mimed.
One Twitter user wrote: “Why does she even bother wearing a microphone?”
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Dozens of Tesco shoppers have been evacuated after reports of a roof collapse at a superstore following a lightning strike.
Photographs and videos taken by shoppers at the scene in New Hammond Beck Road, Boston, Lincs. showed panicked crowds getting out of the building.
One video taken by shopper Stuart Wild showed people outside the building trying to shelter from the rain.
The Lincolnshire Echo reported eyewitness Loraine Young, saying: "Just arrived at Tesco Boston and it's flooded. They are not letting anyone in."
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And another shopper, Lucy Louise added: "Roof just collapsed. My family live on Tesco road and say the rain has been torrential over there."
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Gulnara Karimova is nowhere to be seen
A glamorous princess who was considered the likely successor to her bloodthirsty dictator father as the leader of Uzbekistan until a "semi-naked" picture scandal is missing after her father had a stroke.
Gulnara Karimova was put under house arrest by President Islam Karimov when he turned his wrath on her two years ago.
The demise of Karimov, who is notorious for boiling his enemies, could plunge the repressive central Asian state into chaos with no visible blueprint for a succession in place.
But his daughter is nowhere to be seen and instead her sister Lola Karimova-Tllyaeva - branded "dim" by a former British ambassador to Tashkent - has been put in charge of informing the world about her father's condition.
Gulnara - who accrued a mega-fortune running into the billions to become the richest woman in the former Soviet Union country - was seen at the very least as a king-maker after her father's death.
Getty Images She is the richest woman in the former Soviet Union country
At her height, she was a pop star, diplomat, oligarch and charity doyen, catwalk model, and, in her own words, a "poet, mezzo-soprano, designer and exotic Uzbekistan beauty".
Recently there has been unconfirmed speculation that Gulnara was allowed to slip out of Tashkent to Israel on condition that she stays silent and plays no role in the succession.
Other sources have dismissed this and believe she is still locked under house arrest in her homeland cut off from the outside world.
Calling for prayers for the despot, Paris-based Lola announced: "My father was hospitalised after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage on Saturday morning, and is now receiving treatment in an intensive care unit.
Getty Images It has been speculated that she has slipped out of Uzbekistan to Israel
"His condition is considered stable. At the moment it is too early to make any predictions about his future health."
With rumours emerging in Russia last night that he has already died a two mile cordon of armed police was thrown around the government hospital where he is being cared for.
Lola admitted several years ago that she and Gulnara had not talked for well over a decade. Gulnara hit back accusing her sister of engaging in sorcery.
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The family feud that pushed the once-untouchable Gulnara out of favour exploded into the open when ruthless secret service chief Rustam Inoyatov allegedly showed her iron-fisted father a dossier of compromising materials including "semi-naked pictures" of the Uzbek princess along with allegations of her monumental financial corruption in a bid to permanently discredit her.
The incandescent president hurled an ashtray and mobile phone across his desk at his intelligence boss, but also summoned his eldest daughter and slapped her in the face, it was reported.
Karimov was then seen wandering alone in the grounds of his Tashkent presidential palace weeping uncontrollably.
His daughter's rise and fall is the symbol of his rule, now drawing to its close, which has seen a tiny elite make untold wealth while the majority live in poverty.
Her house arrest and subsequent disappearance came after it emerged she was promoting Akbarali Abdullayev, then only 29, as a puppet ruler, obedient to her, in readiness for her father's death.
Getty Images Gulnara has described herself as a mezzo-soprano and poet
Inoyatov had Abdullayev arrested, causing an incandescent explosion from Gulnara who stormed into his office hurling "insults and obscenities".
"Kicking the door and furniture in his office, she scolded the head of the Uzbek security services and demanded the release of Akbarali Abdullayev," reported The Times of Central Asia.
She taunted the secret policeman: "Are you a man or not? Put a skirt on your fat ass. Understood?"
After the president was shown a dossier including allegations of Gulnara's business transgressions and personal abuse, "a mobile phone and ash tray were thrown into Inoyatov from Karimov's desk", it was claimed.
He was evidently shocked to see that his extravert daughter had posed in little more than peacock feathers in one of her glamorous photo-shoots.
Getty Images Before being silenced she used Twitter to warn of an apparent impending coup against her father
After summoning Gulnara, Karmimov "first slapped her and then really started to beat Gulnara. He said that she disgraced the family in front of the whole world.
"The President's bodyguards tried to calm him down.
"Later, the President asked all his bodyguards and servants to leave him alone.
"He did not go into the building of the residence, but decided to have a walk in the garden. At night, while returning to the residence, some bodyguards noticed that he was crying."
Before being silenced she used Twitter to warn that Inoyatov "has started his struggle to become Uzbekistan's next president”.
Earlier, in 2005, a leaked US diplomatic telegram branded her a "robber baron" and "the single most hated person" in Uzbekistan.
Getty She is reportedly disliked in her home country
Uzbek people viewed her "a greedy, power-hungry individual who uses her father to crush business people or anyone else who stands in her way".
Despite damning evidence against her, Gulnara has not been hauled into court over the corruption allegations that surfaced, but nor has she reappeared, let alone been rehabilitated.
She is also the subject of money laundering probes in several European countries and the US.
Former British ambassador Craig Murray, who saw the Karimov regime up close, and knew Gulnara, told of the torture that was endemic in the country.
"I'm talking of people being raped with broken bottles. I'm talking of people having their children tortured in front of them until they sign a confession," he said.
"I'm talking of people being boiled alive. And the intelligence from these torture sessions was being received by the CIA, and was being passed on."
She is considered glamorous but dangerous by diplomats - like a Bond villain
A socialite in the West who sought out celebrities and royalty, such as Prince Michael of Kent, Mr Murray also once commented on Gulnara's former love of Moscow's glittering nightlife.
"On the dance floor, she may be mistaken for one of the cloud of models, prostitutes and mistresses, the courtesans of Putin's court who swirl around the small number of incredibly wealthy men in the secluded nightspots," he said.
"But look closer. Despite her highly toned body and fashion sense, Gulnara is different. That unsubtle crowd of bodyguards are is there to protect her.
“Her muscle-bound boyfriend walks respectfully behind her, head bowed. If you look very closely, you can make out that she is not 21 but 35. Gulnara Karimova is here as a billionaire among billionaires, a player in her own right.
"Richer than Paris Hilton, undeniably smarter and arguably sexier - and I've met both - Gulnara Karimova is one hell of a package. The CV is impressive. Harvard MBA, owner of scores of businesses, martial arts black belt, fluent in four languages, professional jewellery designer, poet and performer of a number one No 1 hit pop single. Oh, and loving mother of two. Is this Wonder Woman?"
He concluded she was more like a an "ultra-glamorous Bond villainess".
Russia, China and the West are competing for influence in the region, and in Uzbekistan, which lies on the Old Silk Road.
Getty It is thought that Gulnara is still under house arrest
Karimov has survived since being appointed as a Communist apparatchik by last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1989 by playing these three power blocs off against each other.
Putin is "deeply grieved by the illness of the Uzbek president" and was being kept informed of his state through diplomatic channels, said his spokesman.
The Tashkent despot will miss the 25th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence from the Soviet Union on Wednesday.
It was at a party for the country's Olympic stars on Friday night that the geriatric leader evidently enthusiastically joined in the vodka toasts.
Some accounts suggest he lost consciousness during the dinner, others that he was taken ill early next morning.
But there are real concerns about this country, in such a volatile region, not least the threat that Uzbeks - who have flooded to join Isis in Syria and Iraq - could return and stir up trouble in their mainly Muslim homeland.
If Karimov dies or is incapacitated, Nigmatulla Yuldashev, the chairman of the upper house of parliament, who take over on a temporary basis.
Among those vying for power are intelligence chief and grey cardinal Inoyatov, 72, who played such a crucial role in destroying Gulnara.
Yet he and first lady Tatyana Karimova, who also turned against daughter Gulnara, may end up as kingmakers.
A favourite is "thuggish" Prime Minister Shavkat Mirziyaev, 58, seen as a "fist" not a "brain", who could be even more repressive than Karimov.
Another, better known in the West, is current finance minister Rustam Azimov, 56, seen as having the Tashkent clan's backing.
At one time, Gulnara would have been seen as either grabbing the presidency for herself or appointing her own placeman, but no longer after her fall from grace.
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The Belgium striker joined the Eagles for £27million after an underwhelming season at Anfield and is eager to get going at Selhurst Park
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Christian Benteke has insisted he did not fail at Liverpool as he prepares to relaunch his career for club and country.
The Belgium striker, who signed for Crystal Palace for £27m, said: “I am eager to show what I can do at both levels. Crystal Palace is the right choice for me. It is a project where I can show my qualifies.
"I want to play above all and that is why I left Liverpool. But I don't think I failed there.
"The coach (Jurgen Klopp) and I did not have the same vision. I did not fit into the system of play he uses. I was bought by his predecessor (Brendan Rodgers).”
Getty Christian Benteke has been training with new Belgium coach Thierry Henry
Benteke, who made his Eagles debut in the weekend draw with Bournemouth, continued: “Palace was not the only choice on offer to me. I could have earned more elsewhere but I am now 25, a key age.
Bryn Lennon The striker made his Premier League debut for the Eagles at the weekend
"I absolutely want to show what I can do this season.
"Alan Pardew knows what I can do. He knows that I had a good pre-season with Liverpool and I will not need a lot of time to be ready to play.”
Benteke, who signed a four-year deal at Selhurst Park, scored nine goals in 29 Premier League appearances for Liverpool after moving to Anfield from Villa.
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One eyewitness who narrowly avoided the collapse in Kent said: "It was incredible. It could have fallen right on top of our car"
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A bridge has collapsed onto vehicles on the M20 motorway. The incident has sparked traffic chaos on the motorway as Brits take part in the Bank Holiday getaway. We'll be bringing you all the latest updates.
13:44 What we know so far Here’s what we know so far... A bridge has collapsed on a major motorway, bringing traffic to a halt on one of the busiest travel days of the year
The M20 in Kent is closed between junctions three and four because of a “vehicle striking a bridge” on the eastbound carriageway, according to Highways England
Pictures posted on social media showed the structure collapsed across the carriageways near the junction with the M26, badly damaged lorries nearby and queues of traffic
Highways England’s website warning said: “All emergency services are en-route or in attendance. Road users are being strongly urged to plan ahead and use alternative routes. The road is expected to be closed for an extended duration”
13:37 key event 'I escaped by a whisker' A motorist who was driving parallel to the lorries crushed by the bridge has told how he escaped “by a whisker”. He added: “Crazy things happen. One minute all is smooth, but things can change in second. That M20 bridge could easily have fallen right on top of us.”
13:32 'The bridge is still hanging' Kalpana Fitzpatrick, who was driving on the motorway at the time of the collapse, has been speaking to Sky News. What we can see is two trucks squashed by this bridge and emergency services are at the scene. From what I can tell they are treating one person. There are quite a lot of people just walking around the motorway not knowing what is going on. The side I’m on, the bridge is still hanging, and obviously the traffic has been stopped. It’s quite shocking.
13:28 Bridge was 'undergoing repairs' Reports are suggesting that the bridge was undergoing repairs before the collapse. It is still not known what triggered the disaster however.
13:24 'Seriously frightening' One motorists has just tweeted how they got through the collapse, and said it was “seriously frightening”. Reports claim that the one confirmed injury is a motorcyclist, however this has not been confirmed.
13:21 No one trapped or in life-threatening condition No one is believed to be trapped or in a life-threatening condition following the incident. However emergency workers at the scene have confirmed that at least one person is injured. The collapse took place between Junction 4 for Leybourne and Snodland and Junction 3 for the M26.
13:17 key event Police statement on collapse A spokeswoman for Kent Police has released this statement... It is believed a lorry collided with a pedestrian bridge which has collapsed onto the carriageway below. No people are believed to be trapped in the debris, however one person is believed to have suffered injuries, not reported to be life-threatening at this time.
13:16 Latest pictures from the scene These are the latest pictures from the scene of the collapse. Twitter It is not yet clear how many people are injured. Twitter The motorway has been closed, causing huge tailbacks. Twitter
13:12 'No time to think. It was incredible. It could have fallen right on top of our car' One eyewitness told how he narrowly avoided the incident. No time to think. It was incredible. It could have fallen right on top of our car. The devastation can been seen with the walkway crushing into the top of a lorry.
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Reality star is undergoing therapy in a bid to help her move past the traumatic event
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Courtney Stodden parties hard and strikes suggestive poses after revealing 'reborn' doll following tragic miscarriage
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Courtney Stodden has been spotted partying hard as she tries to come to terms with her tragic miscarriage.
The 21-year-old star - who lost the child she was expecting with her husband, Doug Hutchinson - is trying to move past the devastatingly life-changing event, and was seen on a night out at Avalon in Hollywood this week.
Putting her figure on show in a revealing black outfit, Courtney was seen sipping on a drink as she posed for pictures and suggestively posed for the camera.
www.splashnews.com Courtney sips her drink on a night out
www.splashnews.com Striking a rather rude pose
It comes after she purchased a doll that resembles a newborn infant, at the recommendation of a therapist.
The star took to Instagram to share a video of herself receiving the doll, and told fans: "Just received my reborn baby today! exciting i know it may seem a little strange but my therapist suggested that having him may help me cope with my loss. #rebornbaby [sic].'
Instagram Courtney showed off the doll on Instagram
Instagram She recently suffered a miscarriage
As she opens up the package and picks up the doll, Courtney told followers how excited she was that it had finally arrived.
"The baby's here, oh my God, I'm so nervous - it's fragile I don't want to hurt him. I'm excited oh my gosh it's so pretty, he's so beautiful. It looks like a real baby," she said in the clip.
So-called 'reborn dolls' are popular on both sides of Atlantic, both with collectors of dolls and women who are grieving over the loss of a child.
Courtney - who recently shaved off all her hair - opened up about her miscarriage in a video last week, where she revealed that it was having a "huge" emotional impact on her.
Splash The reality star has shaved off all her hair
Splash She's been going to therapy to help her grieve
"Hi everyone, as you all know I recently suffered a miscarriage and it's had a huge impact on me emotionally," she said.
"I've been thinking and I have decided that I want to give back to my angel with a symbolic gesture and that to me is shaving my hair off because I want to step into this new chapter into my life fresh and new."
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Soon after going into a pub to toast their success however, Michael Calvert and Steven Moore were arrested by undercover cops
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'Selfie smuggler' drug crooks pose for camera with beaming smiles and thumbs up to celebrate heroin haul
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Smug Michael Calvert and Steven Moore were arrested soon after their arrival at Gorey Harbour
This is the outrageous moment two smug drug traffickers posed for a selfie as they celebrated a £224,000 drug smuggle with beaming smiles.
Michael Calvert and Steven Moore, both from Liverpool, posed for the camera having sailed into Jersey with the huge heroin haul stuffed into a sock.
But they were arrested by undercover police after going to a pub on the island to toast their success soon after, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Calvert, 37, and Moore, 39, are now behind bars beginning a combined 15 year prison term.
One of the crooks pose with their thumbs up
Jersey’s Royal Court heard how the crooks - who have amassed almost 180 previous convictions between them - hired a boat in northern France to sail to Jersey.
handout Michael Thomas Calvert
Calvert remained on the island and met Moore as he docked at Gorey harbour on February 19.
Sixteen undercover officers waited to pounce following a month-long surveillance operation.
Calvert told officers as they arrested him: “I knew this was going to happen, I f***ing knew it. You lot have been following me for weeks.”
handout Steven Paul Moore, formerly of Honeys Green Lane, West Derby
Detective Inspector Steve Langford, who led the operation, codenamed Operation Optic, said: “While they are an organised crime group they are not the most sophisticated. The photo on the boat says it all, really.”
Moore admitting importing heroin as well as £740 worth of oxycodone, £480 worth of the painkiller Subutex and £20 of cannabis. He was jailed for seven years and four months.
Calvert, formerly of Statton Road, Broadgreen, pleaded guilty to one count of importing heroin.
He was sentenced to eight years in prison. Both men laughed, whispered and smirked between themselves as they were jailed.
Delivering the court’s sentence, judge William Bailhache told them: “You both knew the score and took your chance, and unfortunately for you, it did not pay off.”
The crooks attempted to flood Jersey with £224,000 worth of heroin
Pierre Landick, defending Calvert, said that his client had been involved in the importation in order to raise money to clear a £5,000 debt.
He said: “The debt he was trying to repay was not a drug-related debt.
“Money was outstanding from a loan to buy presents for his children at Christmas.”
James Bell, defending Moore, formerly of Honeys Green Lane, West Derby, described his client as a “mule” and said there were individuals involved at a higher level. READ MORE
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Pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko, whose life is being made into a film, has adopted 32 children and rescued dozens more from a life on the streets
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Vigilante pastor KIDNAPS street children to save them from drugs and paedophiles
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A sex offender with a battered and bloody face is shoved against a wall by a big man with a goatee.
The culprit looks scared, with the kind of glazed eyes you would expect to see in someone high on drugs.
But he’s not.
He’s been dragged through a manhole from a sewer where he was preying on children, paying them for sex so they could feed their deadly drug habit.
And the bomber jacket-wearing vigilante isn’t all he seems either.
Pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko has a self-confessed unique outlook on life that has led him to take the law into his own, bear-sized hands on many occasions.
Dubbed Pastor Crocodile, the former Soviet army soldier has dished out his own form of tough love for the past two decades and rescued thousands of orphans from the drug-ravaged city of Mariupol, Ukraine.
Now the pugilistic priest’s remarkable story is being told in a documentary film called Almost Holy.
The apt title is taken from the moment Gennadiy dragged the sex offender to a police station.
As he orders the man to confess to sex crimes with youngsters barely in their teens, the offender pleads with the shoulder-shrugging officer.
Then gesturing to the clergyman, he said: “Tell them everything. You beat me. I thought you were holy."
Getty Destroyed buildings are seen after pro-Russian separatists withdrew from the Shirokino district of Mariupol
Gennadiy replied: “Almost.”
In another remarkable scene from the film, Gennadiy angrily warns a man accused of rape : “Don’t force me to sin.”
But it’s not just criminals who have been getting his heavy-handed treatment.
Over the past 16 years, more than 3,500 people have been through his rehab clinic. Although not all of them have wanted to.
Many of the drug-addicted youngsters were rounded up and forced into mini-vans and taken to the ramshackle clinic he founded, called Republic Pilgrim.
The father-of-three has also adopted 32 children during that time - as Ukraine lurched from widespread drugs and alcohol addiction, and an AIDS epidemic to civil war.
Gennadiy Mokhnenko with one of the street children who he has saved
The hero, nicknamed Crocodile Gennadiy after a Russian cartoon featuring a do-gooder reptile of the same name, opens up to the Mirror about his campaign to clean up his homeland.
Apologising for his broken English, he says: “If you see somebody has a big problem, you have to help.
“So when we had all these children living on the streets, taking drugs in man holes, I knew I had to do something.”
Gennadiy, 48, says he could identify with the trauma the youngsters had been through as he had battled to save his own parents from chronic alcoholism.
He says: “When I left the Soviet army, I tried to find a way of helping my parents who had an alcoholic addiction.
“There were times when I found them passed out and I would think they were dead until I felt a pulse.
"I had to find a way to help and we didn’t have a doctor or any medicine.
“So I think it’s helpful for me that I understand the feelings of these children. Lots of them had alcoholic parents like mine.”
Gennadiy has rounded up the homeless children in his city and given them shelter
With the collapse of the USSR, the Mafia grew in power and the former Soviet states were ravaged by drink and drugs.
Fresh from helping his own family, the newly-ordained protestant pastor began helping the countless youngsters who had become hooked on narcotics.
He says: “When we started we were finding children on the streets no one wanted to help. Sometimes the children didn’t want to be helped either.
“But if a teenager is living on the street and taking drugs, you have got to take them. You have got to stop their addiction.
“People should have freedom, they must have a life, health and education.
“But when a teenager uses his freedom to kill himself with drugs, we must use power to stop him.
“It was at its worst around 2006. We took many children off the streets.
“Drugs were so cheap. There was a factory in Donetsk producing them.
“When children were given a little bit of money to take to school for some bread or a piece of cake, it was enough to buy drugs.
Getty Gennadiy Mokhnenko attends the premiere of "Crocodile Gennadiy" during the Tribeca Film Festival
"Maybe a dollar would get them eight tablets, but it was enough. It was a really terrible situation.”
His eyebrow-raising tactics of rounding up children and getting them away from the dealers is plain to see in the archive footage used in the film.
In one clip, pale-faced children not much older than 10 are led into a room in his rehab centre and made to show their forearms, which are covered with the tell-tale needle tracks of an addict.
Gennadiy can be heard barking at them to strip and then get washed.
In another shocking clip, a dying child is dragged into a room full of other orphans on a ragged mattress covered in a blanket, with his blistered, infected bare feet poking out of the bottom.
As he gasps for breath, Gennadiy admonishes the youngster, telling him to shop his dealer – “because he’s killed him”.
Then he turns to the other children in the room, ordering those who have shared needles with the skeletal figure to put their hands up.
When a handful of them nervously do so, the disgusted pastor tells them if he were God, he wouldn’t let them live.
Then he shouts: “Call an ambulance and get them to hospital quickly”.
The next stark image to flash up on the screen is of the child’s open casket funeral. Alongside it is a old photo of the lad, smiling and healthy.
Gennadiy Mokhnenko has set up his own foundation to help street children
A bullish Gennadiy says: “I don’t need permission to do good deeds.”
But he is clearly also full of anguish, saying: “I hate this when I must use power.
"I don’t like this. People should talk to each other. But I have to use power when someone is killing themselves.
“When I started people said I should be building a church. They were saying, ‘You should be taking service on Sunday’.
“But who would help these children? I know I should be preaching the gospel, or doing a baptism.
"Sometimes in my country though, I had to be like a policeman, sometimes I had to be like a prison.
“Many hundreds of nights we were on the streets finding children without homes. They all had their own terrible stories.
“Roma was five, sitting out on the street at two o’clock in the morning.
"He was asking me for money, so I told him there was some in the car that he could have if he went and sat inside.
“Then I locked the door and drove off with him screaming, ‘No, no’.
Map of Sevastapol in Ukraine
“A taxi driver thought someone was kidnapping the boy, drove after us and got out with a baseball bat.
“Then when I got out of the car and he realised it was me, he said, ‘Pastor Gennadiy. God bless you’.
“Now this boy, who I adopted is all of Ukraine boxing champion at 16.”
Gennadiy’s crusade has inevitably brought him into conflict with powerful crooks and he’s been threatened on many occasions – sometimes by armed thugs.
He says: “One day they stopped my car and told me they would kill me. It was not a joke. They had connections. We had someone threaten us with guns.”
But the larger-than-life character is still here, despite civil war in Ukraine. And he is confident that he has helped battle the terrible drugs epidemic.
He says: “I have no doubt that it’s still possible to find drugs in my city but it’s not as easy as it was. Today if you want to buy drugs, it will be expensive.”
As Gennadiy’s fame grew, his war against drug dealers spread to other cities with priests and police coming to him asking for advice.
He adds: “Ukraine may not be the best place to live, but it’s my country and I love it. And this is my city.
“I hope my life leaves a mark.”
Explaining why he keeps battling on, he quotes Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s classic novel The Brothers Karamazov and declares: “I’m not rebelling against my God, I merely refuse to accept his world”.
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Disturbing footage shows a baby bull - not yet weaned off his mother’s milk - being stabbed to death and having his ears cut off during a traditional bullfight festival.
The animal was not even two years old and barely stood a chance against the bullfighters who took their time with the young calf as hundreds of spectators applauded the gruelling scenes.
The Animal Rights Party (PACMA) association shared the footage to denounce the cruelty of the ‘becerradas’ festival which took place in the town of Valmojado in Spain’s central Province of Toledo.
The horrific video, which has shocked many online viewers starts with the baby bull - who does not even have fully-formed horns - already having two spears thrust into his back.
CEN The baby calf was tortured and stab in the bullfighting ring
The jet-black bull looks frightened and panicked as he stumbles about and is already struggling to stand because of his injuries.
He has already lost so much blood that there is no real fight for the audience to see. Instead the crowd watches and cheers as the animal suffers a slow and painful death at the hand of his attackers.
Each time the bull falls down, the men antagonise it to break through his pain barrier and get up and charge again at the participants, who stab it repeatedly with long swords.
At one point, the bull is completely pierced by a sword and soon collapses moments later. He can do little to stop his attackers, and appears to no longer have the energy or will to fight back.
The men approach the poor animal - who at this point has a chain around his horns to keep him in place - and deliver a fatal stab to his neck before hacking off his ears. It is unclear at this point whether he is still alive and the crowd applaud the ‘brave’ participants for the spectacle.
CEN The baby calf had not been weaned off his mother's milk
The Animal Rights Party (PACMA) association said that is was "sadly accustomed" to seeing images like these, where bulls are subjected to "atrocious suffering."
PACMA president Silvia Barquero said that this is one of the "cruellest" festivities in Spain.
She said: "The team that has had to make this video have had their hearts broken while working with these images.
"Although we are used to facing these kinds of acts, we were completely unable to hold back the tears, we will never forget it."
Barquero said that they have received a lot of support after the video was released, adding: "We have realised these last few hours that now more than ever the populace is rejecting any form of animal abuse and becoming more aware."
The local council responded by saying that "the activities were supervised by a veterinarian and governmental authorities."
They added that the traditional festivities have been approved by the local government and denounced the "insults and threats to local residents."
CEN Animal rights organisations want to put a stop to the cruelty
They also criticised PACMA saying that there were "serious manipulations of the images taken at the event" which have resulted in "the creation of a video that does not reflect the essence of the popular festivities."
They also claimed that bullfighting is part of Spain’s patrimonial heritage and have asked for others to respect their freedom to celebrate it.
They added without giving any further explanation that "in future occasions we will take measures to guarantee that the activities can be carried out without offending certain people’s sensitivities."
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Arsenal transfer news and rumours: AC Milan to make late play for Jack Wilshere?
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Could Wilshere be tempted by a switch to the San Siro?
AC Milan could make a late move for Jack Wilshere with the Rossoneri keen to strengthen their midfield on deadline day.
That is according to The Sun, who say Milan will also include an option to buy the player for £30million should they seal a loan deal.
Wilshere looks almost certain to leave the Emirates on a temporary deal today, with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth leading the race on British shores.
The England midfielder is going in search of first-team football to win his international place back under new Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce.
Almiron interest?
Reuters;Getty Could Almiron be a deadline day arrival?
The agent of Paraguay international midfielder Miguel Almiron has confirmed his client's interest in a switch to Arsenal.
The Gunners have been linked with a move for the player, who currently play for Argentine side Lanus, throughout the summer.
Despite admitting the move could be 'more for the future', Daniel Campos stressed Almiron would like to complete the transfer.
“No doubt he’d be delighted to play in the Premier League and for Arsenal," he told Sport Witness.
Wilshere received 22 loan offers
Palace are leading the race
Alan Pardew is hoping to complete a deal to take Jack Wilshere to Crystal Palace on a season-long loan.
Arsenal midfielder Wilshere has already held talks with Palace boss Alan Pardew, who is in pole position to sign the England international.
The 24-year-old had a staggering 22 offers from clubs at home and abroad after we revealed that the Gunners were prepared to loan him out, writes Mirror Football's John Cross.
Watford, West Brom and Bournemouth all made approaches on Tuesday, Roma’s sporting director Franco Baldini tried to take him to Italy and Spanish side Valencia are also keen.
Wilshere, who has two years left on his current contract, wants to move to get regular football after being axed from the England squad.
Mustafi: Arsenal made me feel special
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Shkodran Mustafi has revealed his delight at joining Arsenal and admitted interest from the club made him feel "special".
Arsene Wenger took his time over the deal but eventually spent £35million on the World Cup winning defender.
Released by Everton after David Moyes considered him not good enough, Mustafi is familiar with rejection, so his Premier League return with Arsenal will taste especially sweet.
"When a club comes in and shows interest, and it’s a club like Arsenal, that makes you feel special," said Mustafi.
"When I heard of the interest and I saw people trying to get me here - and the situation wasn’t the easiest one - but when you see that people really want to get you here, it gives the feeling that you’re really wanted. That’s why I’m here right now."
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Police warn 'stay clear of illegal drugs' after people were reportedly hospitalised in the early hours of Sunday morning after swallowing ecstasy
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‘Green Rolex’ tablets shaped like luxury watch responsible for party-goers falling ill at Manchester Pride Festival
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Police have warned revellers to steer clear of illegal drugs
Police have issued a warning to party-goers after two people fell ill at Manchester's Pride Festival after reportedly taking ecstasy.
The pair apparently took ‘Green Rolex’ pills in the early hours of Sunday morning, their condition is not yet known.
No other details have been released by police, reports Manchester Evening News.
However, officers in Manchester say the two are believed to have taken a tablet known as Green Rolex, which is shaped liked the luxury watch.
Thousands of people have flocked into the city centre for the four-day gay pride celebrations, which included yesterday’s parade and performances from pop stars including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Tulisa, Will Young, Groove Armada, Katy B, Heather Small and Fleur East.
MEN Thousands flocked to Manchetser for Bank Holiday weekend's Pride Festival
GMP’s City Centre division posted a report about the drugs incident on Twitter: “Two people suspected of taking green Rolex ecstasy tablets taken ill.
"Stay clear of illegal drugs and enjoy a safe Manchester Pride.”
The incidents follow the deaths of two other people at music festivals in the north of England this weekend.
A 26-year-old man from Cornwall died after collapsing at Creamfields near Warrington on Friday night.
Police are awaiting the results of the post-mortem examination to establish the cause of his death, but Cheshire Police issued a drugs warning alongside the announcement.
A 17-year-old boy from Greater Manchester died in hospital early on Sunday morning after taking drugs at Leeds festival on Saturday afternoon.
Rex The incidents follow the deaths of two other people at music festivals in the north
Two other 17-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in connection with his death.
Greater Manchester Police today echoed the warnings given by other forces over the dangers of drugs.
Over May Bank Holiday, 17-year-old Faye Allen tragically died after taking a 'MasterCard' ecstasy pill.
She had been partying with her boyfriend at the Victoria Warehouse in Trafford, Manchester, where the Don’t Let Daddy Know club night was being held.
In June, three 12-year-old girls swallowed deady 'teddy' ecstasy tablets after reportedly thinking they were "just sweets".
It is thought that the school pupils downed the dangerous drugs with a fizzy drink at a shopping centre near their homes in Salford, Greater Manchester.
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Koeman has been at Goodison Park for two months now and Baines insists that he has already brought new life into the Toffees dressing room
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Leighton Baines welcomes Ronald Koeman's high standards as he enjoys life under new Everton boss
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Baines has opened up on life under Koeman at Everton
Leighton Baines has revealed what life is like at Everton two months into Ronald Koeman's reign.
The left-back has praised Koeman's "organised" training sessions, championed his building of team spirit and welcomes the high standards he demands, report the Liverpool Echo.
Baines says that Koeman carries a "healthy respect" among the squad and claims the change of formation before half-time at West Brom last week came at no surprise.
The 31-year-old is expected to return to the starting line-up for the visit of Stoke City after sitting out the win over Yeovil Town in midweek and Baines has been reinvigorated by Koeman’s arrival at Goodison.
“The sessions have been really good,” Baines told the Echo.
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“The manager doesn’t seem to be trying to complicate things when it’s not necessary.
“The messages are very clear and easy to understand. The sessions work on that basis and it means that they flow quite well.
“There are certain minimum requirements that you have to bring on a daily basis and if he doesn’t see it, he is going to tell you.
“But there are just the things you would expect your boss to pull you up on.”
Stu Forster Baines in action during the win over West Brom last week
Is there a fear factor with Koeman?
“That is probably down to the individual player, and how they feel,” he said.
“A young player might be a bit more intimidated but there is definitely that healthy level of respect of respecting that he’s the boss, a figure of authority and he seems very straight, honest and just what you expect the boss to be like.”
Following last weekend’s comeback win at the Hawthorns Koeman praised Everton’s “team spirit”.
And Baines says it is clear that Koeman places great value in a strong bond between the players.
“It’s important in any team sport,” he said.
Jan Kruger Everton have got off to a strong start with four points from Spurs and West Brom matches
“It’s important in football to have that togetherness, team spirit and it is something now we are back to having.
“It’s something the manager is promoting.
“It wasn’t something that was asked, maybe you assume that it should be there, but it is important to the manager that we have that spirit and we show it and we have the character and the fight to stand up to tests like we had last weekend when they are lumping everyone forward and there are balls being put into the box.”
So what has the manager done to promote that?
“Just generally, the way he works, promotes that,” Baines added.
“Everything is very organised and we do more things as a whole group now.
“Less stuff is just left down to the individual to take care of themselves, whether that be stuff we do before training.
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“Certain individuals would prepare themselves before training but now we do everything together as a group and gym sessions were just down to the individuals, if you were someone who wanted to do gym work you could, but now we have group sessions.
“We might be in small groups within the gym but we are all in there together and, as I say, everything is very organised.
“It’s not like ‘get in fours for this set of exercises’ it’s ‘this is your four’.
“It is something, from a player’s point of view, that might go a little bit unnoticed but I do feel it is a little bit of a more subtle, but deliberate, way of having that togetherness.”
Koeman’s blunt nature, uncompromising approach and honest assessment of performances have been a refreshing change for Everton’s supporters.
Baines says he is simply asking the Blues squad to be “good professionals”.
“I don’t know if I would say he is strict, because in my opinion it is all very reasonable,” he said.
“We are just asked to be good professionals.
Lynne Cameron Baines challenges for the ball at West Brom
“It’s not too much to ask. I don’t find - and I’m sure it’s the same for a lot of the other players - that much has changed.
“Maybe we are here for a little bit longer, in terms of the times you have to be here, but most of us would have been in earlier than we had to be and stayed later than we had to.
“We have lunch a little bit later, it kind of promotes the idea that you have to be in the building a little bit longer but for the majority of people, that was how they managed their career because they wanted the best for themselves anyway.
“As I say, I would lean more towards saying he is very professional and just expects that from the players.”
Koeman reinforced why Everton pursued him this summer when he made a crucial tactical change in the first-half at the Hawthorns las weekend.
On 37 minutes, and with the Blues trailing 1-0, Koeman brought off James McCarthy, replaced him with Romelu Lukaku and switched formations.
Lynne Cameron The early change was not a surprise to Baines
“It wasn’t surprising, Baines reflects.
“Making a change like that, there would be a lot of people who would wait until half-time.
“But in the brief time we’ve worked with him, it hasn’t surprised me that he sees something and takes action on it.”
“We changed shape a couple of times at the weekend and it is that decisiveness, seeing something and making the decision and acting on it,” he added.
“The change of shape helped us and also the substitutes, the personnel, the changes were good and helped us as well.
“They’re the decisions a manager has to make. You are putting a bit of faith in the individuals as well because you can’t control how well they are going to perform when they get on the pitch, but he made the right calls in the end to get us the result.”
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Baines endured a frustrating start to last season after requiring back-to-back operations on his ankle.
But the England international has looked backed to his best in recent weeks.
“It’s the best I’ve felt for quite a while and feeling the benefits of the work we are doing here as well,” he said.
“We are still working, as the manager mentioned, on getting fitter. We are probably already fitter than we were but getting to his expected levels.”
What did you make of his assertion that the squad were only 70 per cent on the eve of the new season?
2016 Getty Images Koeman has been welcomed at Everton
“They are his standards, Baines said.
“He’s got high standards and we know where the barometer is set and it’s clear.
“It was something he made us aware of. As individuals, he was happier with some of us more than others, but everyone is working towards that because, at the end of the day, we all want to be as fit as we can and he would’ve liked us back a bit earlier.
“But ultimately we’ve kept the work on during the season with double sessions and it is just keeping that nice balance between knowing that he wants to get us fitter but also keeping us fresh, it’s a tough job sometimes for a manager.”
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Cherry Chapman, 75, damaged her knee, injured her hip and was drifting in and out of consciousness at her home in Essex
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A dementia patient lay on the floor waiting more than EIGHT HOURS for an ambulance after slipping from her wheelchair.
Cherry Chapman, 75, suffered ligament damage to her knee, injured her hip and was drifting in and out of consciousness at her home on Main Road, Dovercourt, Essex.
The East of England Ambulance Service , apologised and said the delay was “inexcusable”. Her case had not been considered an emergency.
Mrs Chapman’s husband David slammed the ambulance service’s response time.
He dialled 999 after his wife slipped out of her wheelchair at about 4.50pm on Friday, August 12.
CASCADE NEWS Cherry Chapman, 75, suffered ligament damage to her knee, injured her hip and was drifting in and out of consciousness at her home in Essex
Cherry Chapman, suffers from Binswanger’s disease, a form of dementia which limits mobility.
Mr Chapman, 64, was instructed not to move his wife or pick her up in case of a serious injury, and not to allow her any food.
However they were forced to wait eight hours before an ambulance crew arrived to help.
“She was going in and out of consciousness, had pains in her leg and swelling,” said Mr Chapman.
“We were told it was not treated as an emergency and an ambulance would be with us as soon as one became available.
“I was advised not to move her and not to give her anything to eat.
The couple were forced to wait eight hours for an ambulance
“Of course it is not the paramedic’s fault so I kept it nice when they finally arrived at 1.15am.
“I know there are problems with a lack of ambulances, but it was awful to have her suffer for that long.”
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We’d like to express our sincere apologies to Mrs Chapman for the time it took us to get help to her, at what was understandably a very distressing time.
“The delay she experienced was inexcusable and is not the standard of service that we accept.
“Unfortunately due to increased levels of demand that day which saw us receive almost 3,000 calls regionally - over 1,000 of which were prioritised as life-threatening calls - we were unable to get an ambulance to her as quickly as we would have wanted to.
“She was cared for at scene by the ambulance crew, and was safe to be left at home, where we hope she is recovering well.”
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Instead of landing on her feet the seven-month-old cat came to a stop with the iron pole ripping through her - but it missed every major organ
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Kitten falls from third floor and is horrifically impaled on iron spike but SURVIVES after this amazing rescue
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This delicate rescue mission sees the moment a young kitten is helped off an iron spike which she was impaled on after falling from a balcony.
The seven-month-old cat called Mitifuf's worried owner saw the accident at immediately called the emergency services desperate for their help.
The rescue team arrived as as can be seen in the footage delicately getting the young animal off the metal bar that shot through her stomach.
The images show three people working together during the rescue of the cat.
CEN This is the delicate rescue of a young kitty who fell from the third floor but instead of landing on her feet was horrifically impaled on an iron pole
One man in a hard hat uses a tool to cut the pole as two others hold on the injured animal.
The cat is finally cut away from the rest of pole but she is still clearly in pain as they try to bandage her injured abdomen.
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Cat wisely keeps her distance as two giant rats battle it out in moggy's kitchen
Mitifufa begins to hiss and scratch at her rescuers’ hands but they eventually hold her paws in place so that a bandage can be wrapped around her stomach.
She was then reportedly taken to a veterinary clinic for emergency surgery, remarkably the metal rod missed all her vital organs.
CEN Moments before, fireman tries to bend the iron bars to free cat
The surgery was successful and the cat is now reportedly recovering at home in the city of Monterrey, Mexico.
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The supporters also stole equipment as they carried out the demonstration amid claims the directors of Sao Paulo FC in Brazil are 'corrupt'
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This is the dramatic moment furious fans of an under-performing football club stormed a pitch and attacked their own players in a violent protest.
The supporters also stole equipment as they carried out the demonstration amid claims the directors of Sao Paulo FC in Brazil are 'corrupt'.
In shocking scenes, hundreds of them marched into the club's training facility, before taking to the pitch and ranting at players and club staff.
They then stole ten football kits and 14 balls, as well as other training equipment, before police managed to break up the mob, it is claimed.
CEN Sao Paulo FC fans storm the pitch and attack players in shocking scenes
The protesters, part of the Brazilian 'Barra Brava Independente' group, claim Sao Paulo's current players are 'slackers' who are 'staining the club’s history'.
Angry at the way the club is being run, they decided to invade the team's training facility in the eastern Brazilian state of the same name.
The fans took the pitch and set off fireworks as former Premier League player Diego Lugano, 35, reportedly tried to calm them down.
CEN The supporters also stole equipment as they carried out the demonstration in Brazil
The player escaped the mob through gates guarded by security personnel.
However, former Brazil internationals Wesley, 29, and Michel Bastos, 33, are said to have been injured.
Wesley was reportedly caught on camera getting hit from behind as he tried to leave the pitch escorted by club security.
Police were called to the facility and broke up the rowdy mob, but it is not clear whether any arrests were made.
CEN he protesters claim Sao Paulo's current players are 'slackers' who are 'staining the club’s history'
Sau Paulo is currently 11th in the Brazilian Serie A table.
The club has only won one match out of the last nine in the league.
The fans are angry about the side's star player Ganso, 26, who recently left to play for Sevilla in Spain.
The Barra Brava Independente group also said the club’s situation had only worsened after manager Edgardo Bauzo, 58, left to coach Argentina.
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It looks like Kim Kardashian might need to watch out for her sister Khloe Kardashian.
While the The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is known for her peachy bum, Khloe looks set to steal the crown for best Kardashian booty.
The star gave onlookers a SERIOUS eyeful as she left the gym yesterday afternoon in Los Angeles.
Khloe flashed her unbelievable bum in a pair of skin-tight leggings that clung to her curves in all the right places.
Rex Khloe was heading back from the gym
Rex The star showed off her bum
The fitness fanatic has been in incredible shape lately, and she seems determined to keep it that way.
It appears as if Khloe is throwing herself into exercise in a bid to keep herself distracted from the drama surrounding her ex-husband, Lamar Odom.
The 36-year-old, who ended up in hospital following a near-fatal overdose last October, was seen surrounding by a gaggle of scantily-clad women as he partied at a strip club in New York in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Getty Khloe's ex-husband is apparently struggling
Even more shockingly, just days before, he was also reportedly pictured smoking marijuana.
"I looked out my window and couldn't believe it, Lamar Odom was standing nearby getting high," an onlooker told Radar Online .
"Anyone within 50 feet of him could smell the pot, he wasn't try to hide it at all."
As the drama unfolded, Khloe took to Instagram to gush about her 'brothers' Rob Kardashian and Scott Disick .
Posting a picture of the two men together alongside a heart emoji, she wrote: "Family is everything!! I love my brothers!"
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Our summer has been a bit hit-and-miss to say the least, so we're looking forward to embracing the beginnings of autumn with the arrival of tights, boots and those beautiful September shades.
Designers might be busy preparing for London Fashion Week SS17 but of course, we're looking at the AW16 catwalks for inspiration.
We wore these hot trends all summer – and they’re sticking around for autumn too, just with a little bit of updating... Be ahead of the game and get your wardrobe winter-ready.
Pink
On the catwalk: Gucci
Pink looks fab on tanned skin, but it’s also a great way to lift
a winter wardrobe. Head-to-toe pink is a big hit for next season, along with pink statement shoes and accessories.
Get the trend for less with this bargain buy
Coat, £25, Primark
Culottes
On the catwalk: Chloe
Figure-flattering culottes will once again grace the high street. Keep your summer styles for September, but wear them with ankle boots for a chic autumnal look.
Team them with an oversized shirt
Ruffles
On the catwalk: Lanvin
Hold onto your ruffle shirts and frilly skirts, as next season promises to bring even more. Summer had us in layered dresses with sandals; autumn will be all about bold ruffles in bright colours (and yes, worn with boots).
Team with skinny jeans and boots come autumn
Embroidery
On the catwalk: Miu Miu
Floral embroidery took over our jeans in summer – keep your denim wares, as winter florals will still be in, but try the trend a new way with embroidered ankle boots (we have said you’ll need boots).
Perfect for pairing with a pleated midi skirt
Small heels
On the catwalk: Gucci
We rejoiced when small heels came back into the fashion fold, making comfort king again. Stick with heeled loafers, because they’re not going anywhere – we can’t get enough of metallic styles.
Your 'It' shoe for the new season
Prints
On the catwalk: Salvatore Ferragamo
Clashing prints is the loud trend that never fades, and next season is no exception. Hold onto your patchwork skirts and wear with a crisp white shirt for a chic work outfit.
We love this contrasting prints midi skirt
Sports luxe
On the catwalk: Louis Vuitton
Rest assured relaxed, sporty glamour is here to stay. Knitwear with smart joggers and trainers are key for a laid-back look.
We're embracing comfort
Victoriana blouse
On the catwalk: Dsquared
Now a wardrobe staple, the recurring Victoriana blouse is well and truly cemented into next season. Forget lighter fabrics, though, it’s all about structured lace and dramatic sleeves for the coming months.
Keep this in your wardrobe for work and play
Slogans
On the catwalk: Lacoste
Summer saw fashion wearing its heart on its sleeve, chest and back, so those of us who snapped up slogan-wear are in style for the foreseeable. Slogan hoodies are going to be huge.
Slogan sweats are here to stay
Mini bag
On the catwalk: Prada
Keep all your worldly possessions, and save your back, by carrying a mini bag. Oozing style, these small but perfectly formed bags are the must-have accessories for autumn.
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The England goalkeeper has lost his edge on fellow keepers and needs to re-think what is important
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Joe Hart needs to refocus, drop the shampoo adverts and get back to basics to revive his career
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Every time I turn on the TV these days it seems there’s not an ad break that goes by without Joe Hart telling me about dandruff shampoo.
Once Hart WAS Head & Shoulders above a lot of English goalkeepers and plenty in Europe too.
But these days Pep Guardiola isn’t buying into him or his shampoo and the whole saga is turning into an embarrassment.
So, today my message to Joe would be: Shave your head, drop the ad – and get back to basics.
After being axed in favour of that goalkeeping great, Willy Caballero, and Claudio Bravo’s arrival at the Etihad Stadium, it seems Hart is on his way out of Manchester City.
City fans reckon that’s a shame after years of solid service, a couple of League titles and cups. So does Hart.
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They made it clear against Steaua Bucharest in midweek when he said a final farewell just how dearly they value him and it’s obvious they think he deserves better from new boss Guardiola. So does Hart.
I was once frozen out by John Gregory at Aston Villa and it’s not a nice experience.
I was struggling with some mental health issues at the time and it was a very frustrating period in my career.
All you can do is train hard, be professional and be ready to hit the ground running when a new avenue opens.
For me, that was Leicester where I lasted 90 minutes on my debut, then scored a hat-trick in my second game.
Whatever the rights and wrongs at City, for me, it’s absolutely clear what Hart should do now.
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He needs to get out before the transfer window shuts at 11pm on Wednesday, find a new club and start proving to people that he’s not the lost cause Guardiola – and maybe Sam Allardyce – thinks he is.
Because let’s face it, his performances at Euro 2016 for England weren’t great. I believe his weak wrists were responsible for England conceding two shocking and damaging goals against Wales and Iceland in France.
And there was no doubt England fans were pointing the finger of blame at Hart and many of them would gladly have taken his head off at the shoulders if they’d bumped into him.
It’s all very well doing TV ads when you’re on top of your game. As soon as it goes pear-shaped, people pick up on that kind of self-promotion.
Does the ad make Hart a better or worse keeper? No, of course not.
Joe Hart appearing in a Head & Shoulders advert
But it gives critics ammunition when your performance dips, as it did for Hart at Euro 2016. England fans were mocking him. He was getting tagged as a poseur and a player with his priorities elsewhere. I remember the same happening to Jason McAteer when I was at Liverpool and he did a similar ad. He got plenty of stick in and out of the club.
David James did his Armani underpants advert and Jamie Redknapp did some modelling but, for me, that stuff has always felt wrong.
It’s a bit decadent when players parade their wealth and flashy £100,000 cars, but that’s the blingy side of football these days.
When you are on national TV it’s a bit different, it puts you out there as some preening, prancing horse.
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Manchester City FC via Press Association Images Claudio Bravo has arrived to replace Hart at Manchester City
It’s OK doing Nike, adidas or goalie glove ads, looking mean and moody, but the fans have their own perception of Joe Hart now. He’s had a kicking and he needs to seriously refocus on his day job.
At 29, in goalkeeping terms, he is just coming into his peak years, so if he wants a future with England, he needs to bed himself into another club.
I know they have Petr Cech – who is 34 – but why not Arsenal? I’ve always felt Hart would benefit from top-level competition and I think he’d be an ideal keeper for the Gunners.
I also think with his top-level experience he could do well at Liverpool too.
Just drop the ad, though, Joe. It doesn’t wash – and it’s not doing you any favours.
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Isabelle Graham, 27, denied sleeping with the boy and claims that she is the victim, after drinking four glasses of wine she believes were 'spiked'
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Isabelle Graham, pictured with her husband Andrew Wilkie, has been banned from teaching after she was accused of having sex with one of her pupils on prom night
A French teacher who was allegedly pictured in bed after having sex with one of her teenage pupils on his prom night has been banned from the profession.
A disciplinary hearing ruled that 27-year-old Isabelle Graham, 27, had spent three hours alone with the teenager, where they drank alcohol and shared a bed before “repeatedly engaging in sexual activity”.
The practising Christian, who wasn't present at the General Teaching Council for Scotland hearing in Edinburgh today, denied the allegations, instead claiming she had been the victim.
The panel was earlier told that Graham, who has already quit her job at Whitburn Academy in West Lothian, had claimed her drink had been spiked and she had no memory of the events of that night.
It comes after a picture emerged purporting to show the blonde lying in bed as a young, believed to be the boy named in the charges, stands in the doorway.
Daily Record This picture purports to show Isabelle Graham in bed while a young man, believed to be the boy named in the charges, stands in the doorway
She has been backed by her husband Andrew Wilkie, who is training for the clergy, and says he is certain she is telling the truth.
But a policeman called to give evidence yesterday said CCTV from the night showed no evidence of her drink having been spiked.
DS Keith Mailer also said there was no evidence of it when she was tested at a hospital.
He said: “Throughout the footage there’s no sign Ms Graham is under the excessive influence of drugs or alcohol.”
Footage also showed the teacher and student kissing, he said.
He added: “The way she moved and conducted herself suggested someone who was making conscious decisions.”
Police raised charges against Graham but the procurator fiscal did not pursue them, citing a lack of evidence.
Daily Record Isabelle Graham allegedly went back to a hotel with the teenager, where they drank and slept together
Wilkie represented his wife – who he married last summer – at a procedural GTCS hearing last month.
At that hearing, the couple tried unsuccessfully to have the case against Graham heard in private.
Graham did not attend the hearing yesterday and had no representation there.
The teacher, who now lives in England, turned down the opportunity to take part via video link.
The GTCS case presenter, Carla Roth, today addressed the panel on the seriousness of the charges.
She said Mrs Graham's actions had a "public nature", having happened around pupils and with the image shared on social media.
She said that Mrs Graham's actions left pupils "uncomfortable" and "somewhat shocked" and told the panel: "You would have to question what sort of role model was provided in this instance."
Daily Record The Travelodge Hotel in Waterloo Place where the alleged incident took place
Turning to the teacher's claim that her drink had been spiked, Ms Roth said this "is essentially no more than a speculation".
She added: "We simply have no evidence of exactly why she may have had a memory loss."
Mrs Graham was "only willing to consider one version of events", said Ms Roth, that her drink had been spiked rather than that she had drunk too much.
"She cannot be said to have shown any insight into her conduct," declared the lawyer.
The GTCS charges levelled against Graham claimed she spent three hours alone with the teenager, who is identified only as Pupil A, and “repeatedly engaging in sexual activity”.
The charge in full read: "On 5 June or 6 June 2014 or overnight, whilst employed as a teacher at Whitburn Academy and following the school's Sixth Year Prom at Carlton Highland Hotel, North Bridge, Edinburgh, you did accompany Pupil A and other pupils to the Travelodge, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, where you did have inappropriate contact with Pupil A.
Daily Record Former teacher Isabelle Graham with her husband Andrew Wilkie, who is standing by her
"You did spend approximately three hours alone with Pupil A in an hotel room. Share an alcoholic drink with Pupil A (age 17 at the time). Share a bed with Pupil A. Repeatedly engage in sexual activity with Pupil A.
"And in light of the above it is alleged that your fitness to teach is impaired."
The alleged encounter happened after the pair left the upmarket Carlton Highland hotel in central Edinburgh where the prom took place in June 2014 and went to a nearby Travelodge.
The hearing was shown the photo of the room and was told it was taken by another pupil who was sharing a room with Pupil A.
That boy said he returned numerous times to the room to find Graham in the bed.
Council employee Fraser Thomson, who investigated the case, said their inquiry began after senior teaching staff found out the photo from the hotel room had been uploaded on social media.
He added evidence from students outlined how they saw “Pupil A and Ms Graham lying on the bed, one on top of the covers and one underneath”.
Daily Record Whitburn Academy where Isabelle Graham was working at the time of the alleged incident
The official said Graham told him the four glasses of wine she had drunk would not normally
intoxicate her to that level.
She said of the photograph: “It looks like my hair,” but she denied recognising the young man in the photograph.
In the statement Graham provided to be read in her defence at the hearing, she claimed that she had been the “victim” on the night in question – reiterating that she had no recollection of the events.
She said that if the photo did feature her, she was clearly unconscious at the time and therefore it was “posed” without her consent.
She went on: “The person in the bed in the photo is clearly not in control of the situation.”
Responding to DS Mailer’s claim that CCTV evidence showed no signs of intoxication, she also claimed that date rape drugs are available which leave victims lucid but hinder their decision-making ability.
Daily Record Edinburgh's Carlton Highland Hotel where the prom night took place
She added that she was an “active and practising Christian” who was “waiting until marriage” before having sex.
Her husband said: “In all the time I have known her, she has always put her Christian faith above all other things. I have never had any doubt that the allegations made against her were false.”
He also accused West Lothian Council of making “slanderous comments”.
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Fresh restrictions on catches in the Indian Ocean and Eastern Pacific could push up the price of tuna further, according to a new report
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Price of a food favourite is set to soar due to 'increased restrictions'
Tuna lovers have been warned that they may soon face a hike in the price of their favourite fish.
Increased restrictions on tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean and Eastern Pacific could push up prices which have already risen significantly, according to a new report.
Data from commodity analysts Mintec shows that the price of yellowfin has risen by a third over the past six months following a rise in skipjack prices, falling global catches and increased demand from Australia and the EU.
Trade magazine The Grocer said that the price of skipjack rose at the beginning of the year due to a payment dispute which prevented US tuna vessels fishing.
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Mintec's Emma-Jayne Smith told The Grocer: "The new control measures will further limit the current low catches, helping wild tuna stocks recover.
"This is likely to drive prices higher over the next six months, along with falling catches for alternative tuna species and rising exports to emerging markets."
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The 28-year-old singer was congratulated on her Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award by Drake
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Rihanna headed to her VMAs rehearsal in a lace-up top and baggy pants after Drake's touching gesture to congratulate her.
The 28-year-old superstar , who will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards tonight, was dressed in her usual edgy garms ahead of her performance in Madison Square Garden in New York.
Dressed in a lace-up black top, baggy grey pants and matching chunky trainers, she appeared to wave at paps while carrying a black and white designer bag over her shoudler.
She accessorised with a black hat and shades and carried a refreshing Starbucks drink ahead of rehearsals for the show in the Big Apple.
Rex RiRi will perform at the VMAs
Rex The star went for a black and white look
RiRi, whose rumoured beau bought her a huge sign emblazoned with the words 'Congratulations to Rihanna from Drake and everyone at OVO', was touched by his thoughtful gift.
A source told HollywoodLife.com : "That's the sweetest thing any man's ever done for Ri. She's still in shock and has been being all giddy about it since it's gone up.
"It's really hard for Rihanna to shake Drake, especially when he goes out of his way to do something so sweet and on the highest magnitude possible. His congratulatory Billboard is epic and one for the ages.
"She certainly appreciates the gesture and once this weekend cools off she's going to personally thank Drake and talk to him about what they want to do now that she believes he's interested in her and wants more."
Splash Rihanna arrives in Madison Square Garden
Rihanna couldn't hide her delight when she shared a picture of her billboard on Instagram and captioned it: "When he extra" alongside an emoji of a trophy.
The cute gesture has set tongues wagging that the pair - who used to be an item - are secretly dating again and there's no doubt that they're still extremely close, given Drake's recent display of affection.
What's more, they've collaborated on a number of love tracks and outrageously flirted on stage throughout Rihanna's Anti World Tour.
Can they just get married already?
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The Vicar of Dibley star has signed up to present a talent show called Little Big Shots
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Dawn French to bring the laughs in Britain's Got Talent-style TV show for kids, Little Big Shots
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If you're a fan of TV shows such as X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, then you're going to love ITV's newest show, Little Big Shots.
Dawn French has been announced as the host of a new talent show that's been devised for little kids with a big amount of talent.
The Vicar of Dibley star is on the lookout for the very best in young fresh talent, and will get it all on film for ITV.
Little Big Shots intends to showcase the amazing skills of some of the most talented children from all over the country in a show that is basically Britain's Got Talent, but for children.
BBC Dawn French, as the Vicar of Dibley, will host a new talent show for kids
Some viewers may be familiar with the format of Little Big Shots, because it's based on the hit American version of the programme.
Anyone between the ages of three and 13 will have the chance to show off their talents in front of a live studio audience.
Unlike TV shows like X Factor and BGT, that focus on people failing to impress the judges. Little Big Shots is all about positivity.
There will be no winners and no losers and no prizes up for grabs.
Rex Dawn will search the country for talented kids
Getty/NBC The US version of the show has been a big hit
Speaking about heading up the show Dawn said: "Rarely have I relished the thought of doing a show as much as this.
"I LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about it, especially the fact that I will get to witness the amazing talents of these remarkable little humans up close.
"It's going to be a privilege. Yay! Bring it on!"
Syco/Thames/Dymond Unlike the X Factor, Little Big Shots won't feature any winners or losers
"Dawn's hugely infectious humour, warmth and affability make her the perfect host for Little Big Shots ," ITV's Head of Comedy Entertainment Peter Davey said.
"Add to the mix these incredibly talented and entertaining kids and you have some potentially great TV."
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With 14 palaces, seven lakes and vast swathes of parkland, it’s easy to see why Potsdam was once the playground of Prussian kings and queens.
Yet this stately German city has a darker side to its history – as a key setting for Cold War espionage and Iron Curtain escape attempts.
It’s a past that has made Pottsdam the perfect backdrop for Steven Spielberg’s new blockbuster Bridge of Spies starring Tom Hanks.
Nowdays it has an altogether friendlier feel, making it ideal for a fun and active city break for all the family.
Potsdam lies 15 miles south-west of Berlin and just a 20-minute train ride away.
It’s bike friendly so, along with my husband Tim and sons Harvey, 14, and Max, 12, I hired cycles and took off on a three-hour guided bike tour with local student Sebastian.
We pedalled past the grand lakeside mansions where British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American and Soviet leaders Harry S.Truman and Josef Stalin stayed during 1945’s famous Potsdam Conference when defeated Germany’s future was decided.
Sebastian told how the “Big Three” competed to hold the best parties; Churchill’s lavish cocktail bashes won.
The lake itself, Griebnitzsee, later formed a natural border between East and West Germany and saw dozens of escape attempts from those fleeing the Soviet-controlled zone.
Today it’s a haven of serenity, but during the Cold War it contained a submerged wall of barbed wire and was patrolled by armed divers.
We cycled across the imposing green steel Glienicke Bridge, the border point where enemy agents were exchanged during the Cold War – hence its nickname, Bridge of Spies.
Spielberg’s new espionage thriller of the same name, based on a true story, sees Tom Hanks as a lawyer tasked with freeing a US spy plane pilot shot down in Russia in exchange for a Soviet agent held in America.
The famous bridge featured in plenty of escape dramas. Sebastian recalled how one desperate East German found freedom by sprinting across holding gas canisters, knowing no border guard would shoot and risk an explosion.
Next up were Potsdam’s world-renowned royal palaces. The 18thC Sanssouci, Frederick the Great’s summer retreat, is arguably the most striking, but pretty Cecilienhof – built by Kaiser Wilhelm II a century ago - hosted the historic Potsdam Conference. The cycle tour gave us a great overview but there was still so much more to see.
Babelsberg is the world’s oldest large-scale film studio involved in making a string of blockbusters including Valkyrie, The Monuments Men, The Grand Budapest Hotel and a couple of the Bourne series.
We visited its fun theme park (filmpark-babelsberg.de) and loved the pyrotechnic-packed stunt show which demonstrated how action scenes are created.
Firing at pirates with a laser gun at the hilarious interactive XD-theatre Dome of Babelsberg was great fun and the 4D action cinema – a bumpy journey along the Great Wall of China – was terrifying.
The park’s amazing medieval-themed restaurant Prince Valiant, built from an old film set, shouldn’t be missed.
Their tarte flambée – a bread-like pancake covered in onions and crème fraiche – is superb. Entry to the park is 60 euros for a family ticket for two adults and three children.
We stayed at the Mercure Hotel in an unbeatable location with beautiful river views a few minutes’ walk from the train station and bike hire, within easy cycling of all the sights.
Its lovely waterside Oscar restaurant is a treat too. Head chef Michael Häberer’s homemade beef roulade with minced pork stuffing was mouth-watering.
Tim and Max had deliciously tender rump steaks with sweet potato fries while Harvey wolfed down succulent tandoori chicken with Asian beansprouts.
Potsdam is packed with lakes and rivers and we took to the water to try a new craze called SUP, or stand-up paddling (sup-trip.de), which involves paddling yourself along with an oar on a windsurf-style board.
SUP Trip owner Martin encouraged us to find our balance by kneeling on the board first before standing upright. Harvey and Max were away within minutes.
I took longer but eventually managed it, thanks to Martin’s patience. For €40pp, it was great fun but after two hours we were bushed and in need of a calmer way to enjoy the water.
The answer was a motorised wooden “huckleberry” raft complete with portable barbecue which you can hire for a few hours or even overnight and stock up on food and drink at – wait for it – the only Aldi in Germany with its own landing stage (huckleberrys-tour.de).
We moored up in a sheltered spot before lighting the barbeque then tucked into tasty sausages while lazing on the roof. It’s a charming and novel way to explore and chill at the same time.
Next I watched Harvey and Max traverse ladders, bridges, stepping stones, nets and cages 12 metres up at one of Germany’s biggest high-ropes courses, the AbenteuerPark (abenteuerpark.de), and was impressed to see them make it over each of 12 courses, ending in a 200m long zip wire. Entry from €16pp.
Later we swapped woods for jungle at the city’s Biosphere, an indoor tropical paradise full of exotic wildlife (biosphaere-potsdam.de).
Temperatures hover between 23⁰ and 28⁰C, humidity hits nearly 80 per cent and there’s an hourly thunderstorm to give a real sense of being in a rainforest so we diverted to the café for hot soup and paninis. Family entrance is from €33.50.
You don’t need a biosphere to celebrate Potsdam’s diversity. But it’s a great city for a game of I Spy.
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TOP TIP
Tag on a few days in Berlin. For a real taste of Cold Way history try the ‘Tear Down The Wall’ package at the historic Westin Grand hotel, which has its own block of the Berlin Wall and is fantastically located on the famous Unter den Linden boulevard in between famous landmarks the Brandenburg Gate and the Television Tower.
Two nights B&B start at £270 and includes the chance to chisel out a piece of the Wall to take home.
westingrandberlin.com/en, 00800 32535353
GET ON YOUR BIKE
Classic guided cycle tour with Pedales from £26pp for a group of 4-5 people.
potsdam-per-pedales.de
GETTING THERE
British Airways flies seven times a day from Heathrow to Berlin Tegel, with hand baggage-only fares from £88 return.
ba.com/berlin, 0844 493 0758
The RE1 train runs half hourly from several central Berlin stations to Potsdam.
WHERE TO STAY
A night at the Mercure Potsdam costs from £60 in a double room, with free B&B for one child under 13 when sharing.
mercure-hotel-potsdam.de
MORE INFO
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Kim Kardashian might be one of the most beautiful women in the world, but not everyone can have everything.
The mega-successful reality star was quite perplexed at the MTV VMAs while sitting in the audience when the applause began and she couldn't quite work out whether she needed to stand up or not.
Mrs Kanye was caught on camera mouthing her concern about whether to stand up on camera, in scenes that will amuse her detractors.
However, while whether to stand was an issue, her dress was not.
We knew when her name appeared on the guest list for this year's MTV VMAs , we would be in for a treat, but she's outdone herself yet again.
MTV Kim was quite confused by the protocol
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The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star flashed almost everything as she hit the white carpet in a completely sheer short black dress.
Appearing to ditch her underwear altogether, Kimmy came dangerously close to a double wardrobe malfunction in the bizarre one-piece.
She was there supporting her hubby Kanye on the night, and happily posed up next to her man with one shoulder of the flimsy material lying halfway down her arm.
Going for a messy wet look with her hair, the star posed with her signature pout on full display.
Rex Kanye kept his arm there
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Meanwhile Kanye dressed way down in a white t-shirt and matching trousers, keeping a protective hand round his wife as they stopped for photos outside.
The power couple joined some of the biggest musicians, models, TV stars and more for the annual bash.
Rex Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are a power couple
Everyone from Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Hailey Baldwin, to American model Ashley Graham and Heidi Klum flashed endless amounts of flesh in daring sheer dresses and tiny ice skater-style numbers.
Nicki showed off her world famous curves in a tight blue dress, flaunting both her toned legs in long sheer panels.
Arriving with Meek Mill, the star cut a stunning figure in the daring number, and risked a wardrobe malfunction with a plunging top and cut-out sides.
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Wearing her hair loose and straight, she stood out as mile off, following her best pal Amber Rose inside - who showed off her lace bra just moments before.
Meanwhile Hailey Baldwin stole the show in a black sheer lace catsuit, flaunting her killer figure to fans.
Getty Model Hailey Baldwin stunned
Getty Model Hailey Baldwin looked incredible
Elsewhere, Heidi Klum showed off her super slim frame, toned legs, and an enviable tan in a short patterned number.
She tied her hair tightly back and flashed a huge smile as she mixed with a who's who of stars.
Getty Heidi Klum opted for patterns
American model Ashley Graham took things to a whole new level however, as she shamelessly showedoff her underwear in a completely sheer dress.
If not at the VMAs, then where?
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Beyonce made a dramatic entrance in huge wings and a stunning skintight silver dress.
The star showed off her curvy figure in the sparkling one-piece, and held hands with her daughter Blue Ivy as she greeted screaming crowds outside.
Wearing her hair tied tightly back in a plait, the star wore huge turquoise wings and was all smiles for the cameras.
Meanwhile Blue was a Princess for the night in a sweet gold dress and tiara, and looked fairly overwhelmed with the huge reception she got with her famous mum.
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Managing a small smile, she clutched on to Bey's hand as they stopped for photos together, with many fans joking she had stolen the show from the famous guests already.
Queen Bey will be making a surprise performance tonight, with the Los Angeles Times reporting she has had a number of 'top-secret' rehearsals.
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MTV Beyonce has her whole squad
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Bey is nominated for 11 awards at tonight's ceremony, held at New York's Madison Square Garden, and her loyal bodyguard has already been spotted at the venue.
The Lemonade superstar loves to keep fans on their toes and in June surprised with a performance at the BET Awards.
MTV confirmed the news with a tweet reading: "Beyonce. Is. Performing."
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Whether your little ones are heading back to school next week, or your teenager is off to uni, save on all the student essentials they'll need for the year ahead at Wilko.
TopCashback.co.uk is currently offering a helping hand to parents by giving all new members a free £10 spend at Wilkos .
Pick up everything from pots and pans to duvets and stationery sets with the freebie offer which runs until midnight on 11 September.
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Labour is calling for Richard Branson to be stripped of his knighthood following his bid to humiliate Jeremy Corbyn over Traingate.
Writing exclusively in the Sunday Mirror, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell slams the Virgin billionaire as a “tax exile who thinks he can try and intervene and undermine our democracy”.
He brands fatcats who avoid paying full UK tax as “freeloaders” who are shirking their “public duty” – also singling out shamed rag trade tycoon Sir Philip Green .
And calling for a radical overhaul of the honours system, he adds: “Run off to tax exile if you want. But you leave your titles and your honours behind when you go.”
Getty John McDonnell slams the Virgin billionaire as a “tax exile who thinks he can try and intervene and undermine our democracy”
The row between Mr Corbyn and Mr Branson flared up last week when the Labour leader was pictured sitting on the floor of a Virgin train, claiming he could not find a seat.
Mr Branson – injured in a high-speed cycle smash – released CCTV images that appeared to show Mr Corbyn passing empty seats.
Mr Corbyn suggested he acted for political reasons, adding: “I hope he’s aware of our policy, which is that train operating companies should become part of the public realm not the private sector.”
Jeremy Corbyn sits on the floor of an overcrowded Virgin train travelling from London to Newcastle
The images are being probed by the ICO under the Data Protection Act.
In 2013, it was reported that Mr Branson was moving to his Carribean home on Necker Island permanently and would no longer pay tax on personal income.
There is no suggestion he is doing anything wrong as tax avoidance or minimisation is legal, while tax evasion is not.
Daily Mirror Sir Richard Branson relaxes on Necker Island with Moskito in the background
Meanwhile, Mr McDonnell insists Green should also lose his knighthood after being “condemned by other British buisnessmen for his actions over BHS”.
Green’s wife, Lady Green, is the nominal owner of his businesses and lives in Monaco – one of the world’s most notorious tax havens.
Mr McDonnell says: “Why should Philip Green, who ran BHS into the ground and paid his wife in Monaco £1billion to avoid UK tax, be honoured with a ‘Sir’?
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"The whole honours system is cheapened when freeloaders like Green are given awards.”
Green, who was knighted in 2006, has faced heavy criticism over the fall of BHS and been dubbed Sir Philip Greed.
The final BHS stores close their doors tomorrow. On top of the loss of 11,000 jobs, staff face a £571million pensions deficit.
Getty Sir Philip Green has also come under heavy criticism
A scathing report by the Work and Pensions Committee said during Green’s 15-year reign “significantly” more cash left the company than was invested in it.
The report – attacked by the tycoon as “biased and unfair” – also alleges he and his family extracted more than £300million before selling the business to Dominic Chappell, a thrice-bankrupt former racing driver with no retail experience, for £1.
John McDonnell
It’s time to take control of our honours system. We want to make sure all those who make a real contribution to our society get the recognition they deserve.
Ian Vogler/Sunday People John McDonnell
It’s not just about recognising the huge contribution our artists or sportsmen and women or other well-known figures make.
It’s about recognising unsung heroes who keep our public services running, or devote a lifetime to local communities. It’s our way of collectively saying someone has given back to society.
But the whole purpose of the honours system is undermined when the rich and the powerful can collect their gongs without giving anything back. It’s even worse when tax exiles are given honours.
Why should Philip Green, who ran BHS into the ground and paid his wife in Monaco £1 billion to avoid UK tax, be honoured with a “Sir”? The whole honours system is cheapened when freeloaders like Green are given awards.
It’s time Parliament got to grips with this. We need proper oversight through Parliament of the honours system, not one where it is too easy for a Prime Minister to hand out favours to mates.
And tax exiles should not be allowed to keep the privilege of an honour or a title.
It should be a simple choice for the mega-rich.
Run off to tax exile if you want.
But you leave your titles and your honours behind when you go.
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Pablo Zabaleta has resurrected his Manchester City career thanks to one of the biggest calls he’s ever made.
Defender Zabaleta is back in the Blues' starting line-up after taking the difficult decision to snub playing in this summer’s Copa America .
The Argentinean says it was tough turning down his country, who lost the final to Chile on penalties, but knew it was the right decision as he recovered from surgery on his troublesome ankle.
The problem blighted Zabaleta last season, costing him his place at right-back, and he looks back to his best under Pep Guardiola after resting during the summer.
“I’d been playing for more than a year with my ankle injury and getting by with injections,” said Zabaleta, who is back in Argentina’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela.
Getty Zabaleta took part in Copa America 2015 but opted out of this summer's version
“Looking back, maybe it wasn’t the right decision to have the injections.
“I needed to address the issue and had surgery to remove the calcification that had built up and which was restricting my movement.
“I had to rest after the operation for three months and I spent the summer concentrating on getting my ankle sorted and getting back to full fitness.
“I had to turn down the chance to play for my country at the Copa America, which was one of the hardest decisions of my career.
“It will be another four years before it comes around again, and I’ll be 35.
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"You never know, but it might have been my last chance. But I’m feeling much better now and not feeling any pain.”
Guardiola assured Zabaleta he was part of his first-team plans in pre-season, removing any uncertainty about his future, and the South American is enjoying his new role.
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss loves his full-backs to push into central midfield and Zabaleta has played there before.
“New managers come in with new ideas and sometimes that might mean players moving on, so I’m really happy with the way things have gone,” said the 31-year-old, who is in his ninth season as a Blue.
Reuters Guardiola is asking Zabaleta to play midfield role he performed early in his City career
“We have a different role this season, sometimes playing more central and being part of the build-up, while quickly returning to the right position when we lose the ball.
“I played in central midfield under [former City bosses] Mark Hughes and Roberto Mancini, so it’s nothing new to me.”
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A man has accidentally set himself on fire while lighting a barbecue.
The horrific accident happened this afternoon when the unnamed man was attempting to light a fire for a barbecue and he suddenly went up in flames.
A frantic call was made to 999 and emergency services immediately raced to the scene in Trinity Place, Deal, Kent, at around 1,30pm.
As fire crews arrived, the man was being treated by paramedics who were pouring cold water over him in the shower.
A spokesman for Deal fire station told Kent Online: "We turned up and there wasn't anything really alight anymore.
"A gentleman did suffer burns.
"He burned himself trying to light the barbecue."
According to the emergency services, the man received burns to both his arms and was taken away by paramedics for further treatment.
His current condition is not known, but the injuries are not thought to be serious.
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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has enjoyed an impressive start to the season since recovering from a broken leg over the summer - and is seemingly making strides off the field too.
The England left-back was snapped learning to drive in a matte black Range Rover as he prepares for a return to the international fold after being recalled to the Three Lions squad by new boss Sam Allardyce.
Shaw suffered a horrific double leg break in the Champions League against PSV just a few weeks into last season, missing the rest of the campaign and England's ill-fated Euro 2016.
He revealed prior to the 2014 World Cup that he couldn't drive but planned on taking an intensive one-week course so he could legally get behind the wheel.
Shaw has begun learning to drive
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Paul Cousans/Zenpix Ltd The defender has returned from injury this season
The injury delayed that somewhat, but he has now seemingly begun the process in the swanky motor, complete with L plates.
Shaw has been an ever-present in the Premier League under Jose Mourinho so far this term as United have made a 100 per cent start to the new season.
Mourinho admitting he didn't expect Shaw to be ready for the start of the season, and hailed the player's dedication to remain in Manchester over the summer to complete his rehabilitation.
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"When I found Luke Shaw in the training ground, it was a surprise for me because I thought he cannot be ready," said Mourinho.
"But he did fantastic in the summer, sacrificed his holiday, staying in the city and training every day."
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ITV documentary The Murder of Sadie Hartley is set to reveal the "inside story" of the investigation and show the steps that lead to Sarah Williams and Katrina Walsh being found guilty.
On 17 August 2016, Williams and Walsh were found guilty of murdering of Sadie Hartley.
This dramatic new documentary tells the gripping story of how detectives solved the shocking case.
Sadie Hartley was murdered at her home
Williams and Walsh flew to Germany to buy the stun gun
Detailing everything from the first call to the crime scene, through to the convictions of the vicious killers, viewers are given extraordinary access to the multidisciplinary police operation.
Filmmakers were there though every step as Lancashire Police investigated the violent stabbing to death of the businesswoman at her home in January 2016, unpicking a crime committed with what prosecutor John McDermott QC described as ‘demonic savagery’.
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Steve Warr, Executive Producer for Raw Cut TV says: “We were privileged to get the inside story of the investigation into who killed Sadie and the story that evolved is stranger than any crime drama.
"How these detectives hunt down the two women at the heart of the murder is utterly compelling and the most complete and gripping picture of a real life crime being solved I have ever seen.”
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PA Sadie Hartley's daughter Charlotte Sarah Hartley giving a statement after her death
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Sadie's daughter Charlotte, 23, also appears in the film.
Cameras follow detectives as the case unfolds from the crime scene to the dawn raid in which key suspect Williams was arrested, and the moment the murder weapon and other key evidence is discovered and ultimately to the arrest and conviction of the key suspects.
Lancashire Police
As lead Detective Superintendent Paul Withers and his team including Detective Bryony Midgley piece together evidence, they discover that Sarah Williams, who enjoyed a tangled web of relationships with multiple lovers including a 75-year-old 'sugar daddy' and Sadie’s partner, former fireman Ian Johnson, considered herself Sadie’s love rival.
Lancashire Police Katrina Walsh was also jailed for life
The police also unravel lies told by Williams and discover her accomplice, Katrina Walsh, who claims to have no memory of the crime. Yet evidence showed the pair hatched an 18-month-long plan to kill Sadie involving scouting her house, visiting Germany to buy a key weapon, and even buying a second-hand car in a bid to evade detection and pull off the perfect murder.
The Murder of Sadie Hartley follows the case over 90-minutes, telling the compelling story of a dark and tragic crime that left family members searching for answers.
* The Murder of Sadie Hartley airs Thursday 1 September 2016 at 9pm on ITV
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Danny Rose rescued a point for Tottenham with a 71st minute leveller.
Tottenham left back Rose’s well-taken goal cancelled out James Milner’s first half penalty as Liverpool blew the chance of another away day win.
It was rough luck on Liverpool who were dangerous on the counter attack and were denied on several occasions by Tottenham keeper Michel Vorm who made one of the saves of the season from Philippe Coutinho.
England boss Sam Allardyce will be concerned after Kyle Walker went off in the first half with a stomach upset.
But what did we learn? John Cross was at White Hart Lane....
1. Jurgen Klopp has got Liverpool going
REUTERS Liverpool's James Milner scores their first goal from the penalty spot
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Make no mistake, this result was rough on Liverpool. They were the better team, a draw was a bitter pill for Liverpool to swallow as they created more chances, looked more lively and should have won.
Klopp sets up his team to entertaining, they work hard and their movement causes problems for opposing defences.
Early results have been mixed, but this can be a good season for Liverpool.
2. Daniel Sturridge sidelined after his complaints
Getty Benched: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge warms up
A few days after Daniel Sturridge admitted that he does not like playing wide, Jurgen Klopp found the Liverpool forward a new position. On the bench.
It’s clear that Klopp doesn’t feel he can rely on Sturridge enough to build a team around him.
If Klopp is not convinced, surely it’s time to think about selling because Sturridge is too good to be sitting on the bench. Divock Origi was even picked to come on before he eventually got his chance with only a couple of minutes remaining.
3. White Hart Lane is suffering this season
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PA The building work has affected its once famous atmosphere
One corner of the ground is completely open while construction work on the new stadium goes on.
As a result, the atmosphere is suffering.
White Hart Lane is tight, compact and often serves up a brilliant atmosphere.
But it’s not quite the same right now, the noise escapes and it’s not as intimidating as it has been down the years.
4. Mousa Dembele is a big miss
Getty Mousa Dembele is training but remains suspended
Only when you see Tottenham without Dembele - because of his suspension from last season - do you realise just how good the Belgium midfielder.
Last season, Dembele established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.
Victor Wanyama has been an excellent signing but is a defensive midfielder. Dembele does both and Tottenham really miss his drive.
5. Michel Vorm reminded us of his quality
REUTERS Tottenham's Michel Vorm punches clear
Vorm was a top keeper at Swansea but being Hugo Lloris’s understudy at Tottenham has limited his opportunities.
But this run in the Spurs team has reminded us how good Vorm can be. A brilliant early save to deny Philippe Coutinho but also three times the Dutch keeper rushed off his line to make crucial interceptions.
Tottenham have two excellent keepers, real strength in depth.
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Arsenal have completed the £35million signing of German international defender Shkodran Mustafi.
The World Cup winner joins the Gunners from Spanish side Valencia, as Arsene Wenger strengthens a back-line that has been shook by injury during pre-season.
Club captain Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista have both been ruled out with mid-to-long-term injuries, while French international Laurent Koscielny was late to return to the Arsenal starting line-up following an extended break post-Euro 2016.
That left Wenger with just young duo Calum Chambers and summer signing Rob Holding as available centre-halves for the season opening defeat to Liverpool.
Mustafi has agreed a five-year deal at the Emirates.
Alexander Hassenstein Arrival: Mustafi has joined the Gunners
2016 Getty Images Title challenge: Wenger needed to add experience to his defence
Wenger said: “He is at the right age. He has good experience.
"He is a very focused player who can play with the ball as well.
"We have taken a great player but have prepared well for the future.”
Manuel Queimadelos Alonso In action: Mustafi makes a challenge on Atletico's Saul Niguez
Mustafi, 24, has previous experience of English football, after spending three years with Everton's academy, having joined the Toffees as a 17-year-old.
However, he never made a Premier League appearance for the club, only featuring once - as a substitute in the Europa League - before being allowed to join Sampdoria in 2012.
After two years in Italy, Mustafi completed a £6million move to Los Che for whom he made 78 appearances.
However, after missing out on the Champions League after enduring a dismal 2015-16 campaign, Valencia were forced to cash in on the German defender in a bid to recoup some of their losses.
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On Saturday night the X Factor kicked off the new series with tears, tantrums, and a hilarious female rapper called Honey G who rocked her way through to the next round.
Sunday night's episode was full of just as many key auditions, but Simon Cowell look-a-like Eddie Lee was one of the standout performers.
Eddie, 51, claims that people often tell him that he looks just like Simon, and oddly he takes that as a compliment!
When questioned by Louis Walsh on whether looking like Simon was positive, Eddie said: "Oh yes, that's a very good thing because I like Simon's dress sense."
Syco / Thames / Dymond Eddie Lee says people think he looks a lot like Simon Cowell
Syco / Thames / Dymond Simon Cowell and Eddie got on a little too well
The viewers didn't agree, even though Simon thought Eddie was very good looking. One fan of the show tweeted: "Who mistakes him for Simon cowell ... More like the chuckle brothers # xfactor".
Another viewer said: "This guy looks nothing like Simon. He just fancies him", while someone else added: "He gets mistaken for Simon Cowell? I'd have said Wayne Rooney # XFactor".
Who mistakes him for Simon cowell ... More like the chuckle brothers@ #xfactor — Rob Gilbert-Warsop (@robpw2) 28 August 2016
He gets mistaken for Simon Cowell? I'd have said Wayne Rooney #XFactor — Teddy Misog (@TeddyMisog) August 28, 2016
Apparently, thanks to his Cowell resemblance Eddie's love life has gone from strength to strength and Simon was on hand to take credit for that.
The love-in between Simon and his mini-me didn't end there as Eddie presented his idol with a gift that left Nicole Scherzinger and Louis gobsmacked.
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Syco / Thames / Dymond The X Factor judge really does love himself
As Eddie approached the Cowell with a gift bag, Simon complimented him and said: "You get better looking the closer I get to you."
Eddie gave Cowell a small bobble-head version of the X Factor supremo that came complete with Simon's voice saying: "That was totally pathetic."
After their flirting was over, Eddie sang Elvis' Can't Help Falling in Love, which naturally he sang concentrating on Simon .
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Syco / Thames / Dymond After singing an Elvis song, Eddie made it through to the next round
Unfortunately, Simon couldn't get past the good looks of Edward to give his judgement on the audition and had to be snapped back into reality by Louis.
All three of the judges gave him a "yes" and the Glaswegian was sent through to the next round.
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The tragedy comes weeks after another reveller at the Boomtown Festival was found dead
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A 26-year-old man has died at Creamfields.
Police confirmed the reveller was from Cornwall and that a post mortem examination will be taking place to establish the cause of death.
The tragedy comes weeks after another reveller at the Boomtown Festival was found dead.
Livvy Christopher, from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, is the fourth person to have passed away during the controversial event's seven-year history.
The 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the festival site at Matterley Bowl in Winchester, Hampshire, after being discovered unresponsive inside her tent, police said.
The four-day event featured shows by Leftfield, Levellers and Fun Lovin' Criminals as well as Madness and Damian Marley.
Tributes have been paid to the teenager, whose friends and former classmates are said to be 'in bits' over her death.
Close friend Sophie Cooper described Livvy as a 'beautiful person', adding that she 'brought so much joy to life and will always be in our hearts'.
Another pal, Callum Chappell, said: "Rip Livvy. Honestly the most funny and amusing person to be around, the world lost someone amazing."
And a third, Lizzie Turner, tweeted: "RIP, gone but never forgotten."
Lisa Money, from Aylesbury, said Livvy, who is believed to have worked at Waitrose, was 'great fun to work with' and 'an amazing girl inside and out'.
Taking to her Facebook page, she added that the blonde-haired teenager, who has been named locally, was a full of 'funny stories'.
Boomtown fire - blaze was 'metres' away from setting campsite alight and causing 'major incident'
She wrote: "Heaven gained an amazing girl inside and out, so full of life and great fun to work with, funny stories and a brilliant laugh, rest in peace Livvy Christopher, my heart goes out to your family and friends xx."
Her tribute came after Lexii Stubbs, whose younger sister Ime was close to Livvy, posted an article on the BoomTown tragedy on her own profile.
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Haven't loved/appreciated all my friends more than I do right now, they're all so brave even through this tough time rest in peace livvy x — ruby Ⓥ (@Rubyhl) August 16, 2016
Rip Livvy. Honestly the most funny and amusing person to be around, the world lost someone amazing. I hope you rest in peace ❤️ — Callum Chappell (@C_CHAPPEL) August 16, 2016
RIP to the girl from SCD found dead in her tent at boomtown, so sad to hear — Angus (@angus1__) August 16, 2016
She captioned the post: "What a lovely girl, absolutely devastated. Love to my little sister and her friends who are in absolute bits."
Livvy's best friend, Georgina Hutchins, from Rickmansworth, also paid her respects to the teenager on Facebook yesterday after hearing of the tragedy.
She wrote: "Last night I found out that I lost my bestfriend. Words can't begin to describe how devastated I am and how much I am going to miss you.
Boomtown fire: Dramatic pictures show 'vehicle graveyard' after vast blaze sweeps through festival car park
"I will never forget how easily you brought smiles and laughter to any situation even in the worst of times. Not having you here just won't be the same.
"I will forever cherish the memories we had together in my heart and you will never be forgotten. You were truly a character. Love you forever and always Liv."
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Livvy was a popular student at St Clement Danes School (SCD) in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, where pupils have been left shocked by her death.
Boomtown festival's campsite evacuated after massive blaze engulfs car park destroying 80 vehicles
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The circumstances surrounding Livvy's death have not yet been confirmed.
The three previous deaths at the festival were linked to drugs, although here is no suggestion this latest tragedy is substance-related.
In 2011, Deborah Jeffery, 45, from Winchester, suffered a fatal heart attack after taking ecstasy.
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Two years later, Oxfam steward Ellie Rowe, from Glastonbury, Somerset, died after taking ketamine.
And in 2014, Lisa Williamson, 31, from Hereford, was found hanged after using drugs.
Police seized drugs worth £79,000 during this year's event, with another £55,000 worth placed in amnesty bins.
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However, officers said crime levels were down on last year.
The total number of reported crimes at the festival, attended by 10,000 people, was 186, compared with 337 the previous year, with two sexual offences reported as well as three assaults and one robbery.
The number of thefts from tents was 21 compared with more than 100 last year.
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The event also suffered a major blaze, which destroyed more than 80 cars.
More than 30 firefighters were involved in tackling the blaze, which sent a plume of smoke hundreds of feet into the sky and caused a boutique camping area to be evacuated on Friday.
An investigation has determined the fire was accidental and most likely caused by a discarded cigarette.
Dalian Atkinson's death 'legalised murder by police' says family after ex-footballer Tasered
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service area manager Steve Foye said: "This devastating fire shows the danger and impact of discarding lit cigarettes.
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Study says that a lens designed to deliver medication gradually to the eye may improve the treatment of patients who struggle with eye drops
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Contact lenses that release controlled doses of a drug to treat glaucoma could help save millions of people from loss of vision.
Researchers say that a lens designed to deliver medication gradually to the eye may improve the treatment of patients who struggle with the eye drops now used to treat the condition.
It is estimated that more than 500,000 people in England and Wales have glaucoma, but many more people may not know they have the condition.
In a study published online by the journal Ophthalmology, researchers have shown that a new contact lens-based system, which uses a strategically placed drug polymer film to deliver medication gradually to the eye, is at least as effective, and possibly more so, as eye drops.
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Lead author Doctor Joseph Ciolino, of Harvard Medical School in the US, said: "We found that a lower-dose contact lens delivered the same amount of pressure reduction as the latanoprost drops, and a higher-dose lens, interestingly enough, had better pressure reduction than the drops in our small study.
"Based on our preliminary data, the lenses have not only the potential to improve compliance for patients, but also the potential of providing better pressure reduction than the drops."
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. While there is no cure for the condition, medications are designed to lower pressure in the eye with the goal of preventing vision loss.
Contact lenses have been studied as a means of drug delivery for nearly 50 years, yet many such lenses are ineffective because they dispense the drug too quickly.
The researchers are currently designing clinical trials to determine the safety and efficiency of the new lenses in humans.
Dr Ciolino said: "This study raises the possibility that we may have an option for glaucoma that's more effective than what we have today."
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