thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Coronavirus watchlist adds Birmingham as Northampton now 'area of intervention'

Birmingham has been added to the Government 's UK coronavirus watchlist with Northampton upgraded to an 'area of intervention ' after a spike in infections .
The UK 's second largest city is now on the watch list as an 'area of enhanced support ' , while Northampton has become an 'area of intervention ' .
Northampton has seen a spike in cases following an outbreak at Greencore sandwich factory , which supplies M & S .
Hundreds of workers tested positive at the facility , which has now closed down .
Meanwhile , Slough in Berkshire has been named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise in coronavirus cases , Public Health England has revealed .
There have been fears that Birmingham , which now is registering more individual cases than anywhere in the UK , could enter a local lockdown if coronavirus infection rates fail to improve .
Other places included on the watchlist are Oldham , Blackburn with Darwen , Pendle , Leicester , Bradford , Manchester , Rochdale , Hyndburn , Calderdale , Preston , Burnley , Kirklees , Salford , Tameside , Bury , Trafford , Bolton , Stockport , Luton , Swindon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Wigston , Wakefield and Peterborough .
Meanwhile , restrictions on households meeting and attendances at weddings and funerals have been tightened in some parts of the north of England , but a feared local lockdown has been avoided .
People in Oldham in Greater Manchester , as well as Pendle and Blackburn in Lancashire will be told not to socialise with anyone outside their household from midnight on Saturday .
They are also being advised to avoid using public transport unless it is essential .
The number of people attending weddings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 20 people , made up of household members and close family only , the Department of Health and Social Care said .
Friday 's announcement stopped short of a localised lockdown - where businesses would be closed - which Oldham 's council leader Sean Fielding had earlier this week warned could be `` catastrophic '' for businesses .
He tweeted : `` We have reached agreement with the Government that Oldham will not go in to full local economic lockdown .
Some additional restrictions will be introduced , however . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and go to work and that schools and other childcare settings will open as normal under the new restrictions .
Also on Friday it was announced that Birmingham is being added to a watch list as an `` area of enhanced support '' and Northampton becomes an `` area of intervention '' .
Restrictions in Wigan , Rossendale and Darwen will be released , the department said .
Figures published on Thursday showed there had been 187 new cases recorded in Oldham in the seven days to August 17 - the equivalent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decrease from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10 .
Pendle 's latest weekly rate was also down to 64.1 , while Blackburn with Darwen was 67.5 .
The new restrictions will not apply in the Darwen area of the Blackburn with Darwen upper tier local authority area , parts of Pendle , in Rossendale or in Wigan .
But they do come on top of the existing ban on indoor gatherings of more than two households in place across parts of Lancashire , Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire .
Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with local leaders we agreed further action in Oldham , Pendle and Blackburn .
It is vital that everyone in these areas follow the advice of their councils , and abide by their local rules carefully .
`` Our approach is to make the action we take as targeted as possible , with the maximum possible local consensus .
`` To do that we are introducing a new process to increase engagement between local leaders , both councils and MPs , with the aim of taking as targeted action as possible .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources onto the wards which need more targeted intervention in order to drive infection rates down , and gives local people a stronger voice at the table . ''
We 'll be bringing you the very latest updates , pictures and video on this breaking news story .

Birmingham has been added to the Public Health England UK coronavirus watchlist, with Slough now labelled an 'area of concern' following a spike in coronavirus cases
Birmingham has been added to the Government's UK coronavirus watchlist with Northampton upgraded to an "area of intervention'" after a spike in infections.
The UK's second largest city is now on the watch list as an "area of enhanced support", while Northampton has seen a sharp spike in cases following an outbreak at the Greencore sandwich factory, which supplies M&S.
Hundreds of workers tested positive at the facility, which has now closed down.
Meanwhile, Slough in Berkshire has been named an "area of concern" after a rise in coronavirus cases, Public Health England has revealed.
It comes after the UK's R rate rose to between 0.9 and 1.1, meaning the nationwide outbreak could now be growing.
There have been fears that Birmingham, which now is registering more individual cases than anywhere in the UK, could enter a local lockdown if coronavirus infection rates fail to improve.
Birmingham City Council leader Ian Ward said: “If we don’t follow the basic health advice... we will face more tragedy in the weeks and months ahead.
"More people will fall seriously ill, there will be more deaths and our economy will face another hammer blow, when it needs all the support it can get."
The city currently has a coronavirus infection rate of 29.1 per 100,000 people.
Northampton's rate is far higher at 78.4 as it is a much smaller place, while Slough's is 11.4.
Other places included on the watchlist are Oldham, Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle, Leicester, Bradford, Manchester, Rochdale, Hyndburn, Calderdale, Preston, Burnley, Kirklees, Salford, Tameside, Bury, Trafford, Bolton, Stockport, Luton, Swindon, Newark and Sherwood, Sandwell, Oadby and Wigston, Wakefield and Peterborough.
Every week Public Health England publishes a list of areas where coronavirus infections have sparked concern.
These places are listed as "areas of concern, enhanced support or intervention".
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
In all intervention areas bar Northampton, possibly because the outbreak is so localised, restrictions have been imposed, while enhanced support zone councils have received more backing and mobile testing units have been dispatched.
The least serious category is areas of concern, where measures such as focused testing and improved communication are introduced.
The latest update to the watch list come as the R rate in the UK rose to between 0.9-1.1, figures from the Government Office for Science and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) showed.
This is an increase from the range of between 0.8 and 1.0 one week ago.
The R rate refers to the average number of people an infected person will infect.
When it is above 1 - a disease will spread exponentially.
Meanwhile, restrictions on households meeting and attendances at weddings and funerals have been tightened in some parts of the north of England, but a feared local lockdown has been avoided.
People in Oldham in Greater Manchester, as well as Pendle and Blackburn in Lancashire will be told not to socialise with anyone outside their household from midnight on Saturday.
They are also being advised to avoid using public transport unless it is essential.
The number of people attending weddings, civil partnerships and funerals should be no more than 20 people, made up of household members and close family only, the Department of Health and Social Care said.
Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.)
Friday's announcement stopped short of a full local lockdown - where businesses would be closed - which Oldham's council leader Sean Fielding had earlier this week warned could be "catastrophic" for businesses.
He tweeted: "We have reached agreement with the Government that Oldham will not go in to full local economic lockdown. Some additional restrictions will be introduced, however."
The Government said people can still shop and go to work, and that schools and other childcare settings will open as normal under the new restrictions.
Meanwhile existing restrictions in Wigan, Rossendale and Darwen will be released, the department said.
Figures published on Thursday showed there had been 187 new cases recorded in Oldham in the seven days to August 17 - the equivalent of 78.9 per 100,000 people.
This was a decrease from 111.8 in the seven days to August 10.
Pendle's latest weekly rate was also down to 64.1, while Blackburn with Darwen was 67.5.
The new restrictions will not apply in the Darwen area of the Blackburn with Darwen upper tier local authority area, parts of Pendle, in Rossendale or in Wigan.
But they do come on top of the existing ban on indoor gatherings of more than two households in place across parts of Lancashire, Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: "Working with local leaders we agreed further action in Oldham, Pendle and Blackburn. It is vital that everyone in these areas follow the advice of their councils, and abide by their local rules carefully.
"Our approach is to make the action we take as targeted as possible, with the maximum possible local consensus.
"To do that we are introducing a new process to increase engagement between local leaders, both councils and MPs, with the aim of taking as targeted action as possible.
"This will allow local councils to focus resources onto the wards which need more targeted intervention in order to drive infection rates down, and gives local people a stronger voice at the table."


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer poised to welcome forgotten man back to Man Utd training

Manchester United are set to welcome forgotten man Marcos Rojo back to the club in the coming days .
Rojo has spent the campaign back in Argentina on loan at Estudiantes .
He made just one appearance back at his boyhood club as injury and lockdown prematurely ended his season .
And he is now back in Manchester , posting an image on Instagram alongside his family on Thursday night outside a private plane captioned : `` We come back to Manchester . ''
United will again look to offload Rojo this transfer window after his lack of involvement in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time being , he is expected to return to training with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s squad as they prepare for the new Premier League season until a buyer can be found .
Rojo last week said a bittersweet farewell to Estudiantes after his frustrating move back to the club on loan .
He also revealed earlier this month that he has held talks with Solskjaer regarding his future ahead of his return .
Solskjaer decided against involving him in the Europa League and Rojo was keen to extend his stay at Estudiantes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is unlikely to happen .
Rojo has told infobae : “ I spoke to Solskjaer , the coach , about two weeks ago because I had to go back to England .
“ He said to me : ‘ Look , now the season is over and everyone has a few days off .
Then we go to play the Europa League ...
I ’ m not going to count on you because you haven ’ t trained for four months ’ .
“ My idea is also to try to stay at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got injured and all of this happened .
“ That is why I will see in September if the loan can be extended and continue for a few more months.
” His agent , Jonathan Barnett , recently told Stretty News : “ I couldn ’ t comment on what Solskjaer thinks but I think it ’ s obvious , I think with Rojo , probably [ a move ] is more than likely somewhere else .
”

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER OPENS UP ON MAN UTD'S TRANSFER PLANS FOR NEXT SEASON
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER OPENS UP ON MAN UTD'S TRANSFER PLANS FOR NEXT SEASON
Marcos Rojo has arrived back in Manchester with the forgotten Man Utd defender set to be back at the club as they look to offload him permanently this summer transfer window
Manchester United are set to welcome forgotten man Marcos Rojo back to the club in the coming days.
Rojo has spent the campaign back in Argentina on loan at Estudiantes.
He made just one appearance back at his boyhood club as injury and lockdown prematurely ended his season.
And he is now back in Manchester, posting an image on Instagram alongside his family on Thursday night outside a private plane captioned: "We come back to Manchester."
United will again look to offload Rojo this transfer window after his lack of involvement in recent years.
Image: Instagram/MarcosRojo) Instagram/MarcosRojo)
But, for the time being, he is expected to return to training with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad as they prepare for the new Premier League season until a buyer can be found.
Rojo last week said a bittersweet farewell to Estudiantes after his frustrating move back to the club on loan.
He also revealed earlier this month that he has held talks with Solskjaer regarding his future ahead of his return.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
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Solskjaer decided against involving him in the Europa League and Rojo was keen to extend his stay at Estudiantes, but his recent farewell suggests that is unlikely to happen.
Rojo has told infobae: “I spoke to Solskjaer, the coach, about two weeks ago because I had to go back to England.
“He said to me: ‘Look, now the season is over and everyone has a few days off. Then we go to play the Europa League... I’m not going to count on you because you haven’t trained for four months’.
“My idea is also to try to stay at Estudiantes. I played a game, got injured and all of this happened.
“That is why I will see in September if the loan can be extended and continue for a few more months.”
His agent, Jonathan Barnett, recently told Stretty News: “I couldn’t comment on what Solskjaer thinks but I think it’s obvious, I think with Rojo, probably [a move] is more than likely somewhere else.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Mourinho rejects idea of Champions League change due to love of facing "enemies"

Jose Mourinho is n't in favour of the Champions League switching to a one-legged knockout format because he loves coming up against `` enemies '' on the continent .
Both European football 's premier competition and its secondary one , the Europa League , have switched to one-legged matches in one country as the end of this season is completed amid the coronavirus crisis .
Bayern Munich will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Lisbon on Sunday night , with the Europa League final between Inter Milan and Sevilla taking place in Cologne on Friday .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thrilling quarter-final ties , including Bayern 's 8-2 win over Barcelona and PSG 's last-gasp , come from behind victory over Atalanta , there had been some suggestions that the current format could be rolled out as standard in future .
But Mourinho - who won the competition with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010 - is still in favour of two-legged ties from the last-16 phase through to the semi-finals , and says it produces worthy champions .
`` Because football is for the fans and because football is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentally very strong to cope with big matches , big semi-finals , big quarter-finals , and go away and play against 70,000 , let ’ s say enemies , and I love this feeling , '' he told DAZN , via Goal.com .
`` You have to be very strong to play two legs and to play with the mental side of it .
I think the one leg is better for the outsider , if you are an outsider you play a single match an anything can happen , but I like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Have your say in the comments '' And it also measures your resilience because you play the semi-final and two or three days later you have a big match in your domestic league , and you have to cope with all these things .
`` You have to make big decisions and across the season as a whole , I prefer the double leg . ''
Mourinho 's Tottenham will be in the Europa League in the coming season , with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The Tottenham Hotspur boss is against the idea of switching to a one-legged format from the quarter-final onwards, as has been seen this season
Jose Mourinho isn't in favour of the Champions League switching to a one-legged knockout format because he loves coming up against "enemies" on the continent.
Both European football's premier competition and its secondary one, the Europa League, have switched to one-legged matches in one country as the end of this season is completed amid the coronavirus crisis.
Bayern Munich will face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Lisbon on Sunday night, with the Europa League final between Inter Milan and Sevilla taking place in Cologne on Friday.
With the Champions League in particular seeing some thrilling quarter-final ties, including Bayern's 8-2 win over Barcelona and PSG's last-gasp, come from behind victory over Atalanta, there had been some suggestions that the current format could be rolled out as standard in future.
Image: Rafael Marchante/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Rafael Marchante/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
But Mourinho - who won the competition with Porto in 2004 and Inter Milan in 2010 - is still in favour of two-legged ties from the last-16 phase through to the semi-finals, and says it produces worthy champions.
"Because football is for the fans and because football is a lot about the passion and about being mentally very strong to cope with big matches, big semi-finals, big quarter-finals, and go away and play against 70,000, let’s say enemies, and I love this feeling," he told DAZN, via Goal.com.
"You have to be very strong to play two legs and to play with the mental side of it. I think the one leg is better for the outsider, if you are an outsider you play a single match an anything can happen, but I like the big pressure of the two legs.
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Image: Simon Deal NMC Pool) Simon Deal NMC Pool)
"And it also measures your resilience because you play the semi-final and two or three days later you have a big match in your domestic league, and you have to cope with all these things.
"You have to make big decisions and across the season as a whole, I prefer the double leg."
Mourinho's Tottenham will be in the Europa League in the coming season, with their first qualifier taking place on September 17.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Princes Eugenie arrives for holiday with Queen carrying mysterious orange box

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have arrived in Balmoral ready for their summer holiday with the Queen .
The couple were spotted arriving at the castle ready for a relaxing countryside break with Eugenie 's grandparents .
Photos shared on social media show them looking happy and relaxed in casual outdoor wear , with Eugenie carrying a large orange box with a black bow .
Both the Queen and Prince Philip celebrated birthdays in lockdown , so it may be a late present for their special day .
The Monarch spends every summer at Balmoral , and different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the warmer months .
Her youngest son Prince Edward and his family were among the first to visit , and were seen walking around the grounds with the Queen last week .
He was joined by wife Sophie and kids Louise and James , but there is a change that they 've now returned home as Louise picked up her GCSE results yesterday .
In order to stick to social distancing rules , all royals visiting the Queen this summer will stay in separate accommodation this year rather then sleeping in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure all their family activities are safe , and the visits are expected to feature lots of walks and outdoor time .
The Queen and Philip ended months of lockdown in Windsor when they flew to Balmoral at the start of this month , and they 're expected to stay there until at least September .
They were driven from Windsor to RAF Northolt in London this afternoon , where they then boarded a plane heading to the 50,000-acre Aberdeenshire estate .
The couple sat side by the side in the car , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handbag resting on her lap .
They are joined in Scotland by what 's been dubbed their 'Balmoral Bubble ' , a small team of key staff who will look after them during their stay .
It includes master of the household Vice-Admiral Tony Johnstone-Burt , the Queen 's private secretary Sir Edward Young and Paul Whybrew and William Henderson , her pages .
The Queen was living at Buckingham Palace when the pandemic began , but was whisked to Windsor before lockdown was introduced .
Speaking at the time , a source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health but it was thought best to move her .
A lot of her staff are a bit panicky over coronavirus .
“ The Palace hosts a constant stream of visitors including politicians and dignitaries from around the world .
`` The Queen has met a lot of people there until recently .
But she is weeks away from her 94th birthday and advisers believe it is best to get her out of harm ’ s way .
“ Buckingham Palace is in the middle of London and also has a bigger staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much more dangerous location .
“ There have been no specific scares or positive tests there yet but no one wants to take any chances .
”

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank looked happy and relaxed as they arrived in Balmoral to see her grandparents the Queen and Prince Philip, but there will be a few changes to their usual annual trip
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank have arrived in Balmoral ready for their summer holiday with the Queen.
The couple were spotted arriving at the castle ready for a relaxing countryside break with Eugenie's grandparents.
Photos shared on social media show them looking happy and relaxed in casual outdoor wear, with Eugenie carrying a large orange box with a black bow.
Both the Queen and Prince Philip celebrated birthdays in lockdown, so it may be a late present for their special day.
The Monarch spends every summer at Balmoral, and different members of the family come to stay over the warmer months.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Her youngest son Prince Edward and his family were among the first to visit, and were seen walking around the grounds with the Queen last week.
He was joined by wife Sophie and kids Louise and James, but there is a change that they've now returned home as Louise picked up her GCSE results yesterday.
In order to stick to social distancing rules, all royals visiting the Queen this summer will stay in separate accommodation this year rather then sleeping in the main house.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
They will also make sure all their family activities are safe, and the visits are expected to feature lots of walks and outdoor time.
The Queen and Philip ended months of lockdown in Windsor when they flew to Balmoral at the start of this month, and they're expected to stay there until at least September.
They were driven from Windsor to RAF Northolt in London this afternoon, where they then boarded a plane heading to the 50,000-acre Aberdeenshire estate.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The couple sat side by the side in the car, and the Queen had her trademark black handbag resting on her lap.
They are joined in Scotland by what's been dubbed their 'Balmoral Bubble', a small team of key staff who will look after them during their stay.
It includes master of the household Vice-Admiral Tony Johnstone-Burt, the Queen's private secretary Sir Edward Young and Paul Whybrew and William Henderson, her pages.
The Queen was living at Buckingham Palace when the pandemic began, but was whisked to Windsor before lockdown was introduced.
Speaking at the time, a source said: "She is in good health but it was thought best to move her. A lot of her staff are a bit panicky over coronavirus.
“The Palace hosts a constant stream of visitors including politicians and dignitaries from around the world.
"The Queen has met a lot of people there until recently. But she is weeks away from her 94th birthday and advisers believe it is best to get her out of harm’s way.
“Buckingham Palace is in the middle of London and also has a bigger staff than other estates so is deemed a much more dangerous location.
“There have been no specific scares or positive tests there yet but no one wants to take any chances.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Ronald Koeman responds to Lionel Messi concerns after chat with Pep Guardiola

Ronald Koeman has insisted Lionel Messi `` has to finish his career '' at Barcelona after discussing the forward with close friend Pep Guardiola .
Messi 's future is up in the air after recent developments at Barcelona have left the club in turmoil .
Barcelona are not the force they once were under Guardiola 's leadership , but Koeman is confident of returning the Catalan giants to their former glory .
Key to that will be keeping Messi at the Nou Camp and Barca 's new boss is certainly not preparing for life without the Argentine star .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Koeman told Dutch media outlet NOS .
`` I am very close with Pep Guardiola and I am still in contact with him now .
`` Pep told me that Messi wants to win , he wants to win everything .
And if he doesn ’ t win , he can get very annoyed .
I am looking so much forward to work with him .
“ I have to make sure that Messi will be able to function well in this team , and that he feels important .
He is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has to finish his career here .
Messi is Barcelona and Barcelona is Messi . ''
Koeman has a number of tasks to tackle after taking up the reins at Barca following their damaging 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich .
Defender Gerard Pique offered to quit in the aftermath , while Philippe Coutinho scored twice for loan club Bayern making his return to Barca extremely difficult .
Messi too cut a disconsolate figure at the final whistle after the humiliating drubbing .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could finally be ready to call time on his career with the Spanish club , amid interest from Inter Milan .
However Koeman says Messi 's response was completely normal and he has no concerns about Barca 's talisman moving on .
“ Messi still has another year of his contract left , '' Koeman added .
`` Of course he is disappointed , I would be too if I lost 8-2 .
If he wouldn ’ t be in this emotional state , then it would be worrying.
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Rumours have linked Messi with a possible exit from Barcelona with just a year remaining on his current contract and Koeman's first task is convincing the 33-year-old to stay put
Ronald Koeman has insisted Lionel Messi "has to finish his career" at Barcelona after discussing the forward with close friend Pep Guardiola.
Messi's future is up in the air after recent developments at Barcelona have left the club in turmoil.
Barcelona are not the force they once were under Guardiola's leadership, but Koeman is confident of returning the Catalan giants to their former glory.
Key to that will be keeping Messi at the Nou Camp and Barca's new boss is certainly not preparing for life without the Argentine star.
“Messi is a pure winner," Koeman told Dutch media outlet NOS. "I am very close with Pep Guardiola and I am still in contact with him now.
Image: PA) PA)
"Pep told me that Messi wants to win, he wants to win everything. And if he doesn’t win, he can get very annoyed. I am looking so much forward to work with him.
“I have to make sure that Messi will be able to function well in this team, and that he feels important. He is the captain of this club!
"He has to finish his career here. Messi is Barcelona and Barcelona is Messi."
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Koeman has a number of tasks to tackle after taking up the reins at Barca following their damaging 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich.
Defender Gerard Pique offered to quit in the aftermath, while Philippe Coutinho scored twice for loan club Bayern making his return to Barca extremely difficult.
Messi too cut a disconsolate figure at the final whistle after the humiliating drubbing.
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Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
His reaction has led to increased speculation he could finally be ready to call time on his career with the Spanish club, amid interest from Inter Milan.
However Koeman says Messi's response was completely normal and he has no concerns about Barca's talisman moving on.
“Messi still has another year of his contract left," Koeman added. "Of course he is disappointed, I would be too if I lost 8-2. If he wouldn’t be in this emotional state, then it would be worrying.”
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thedailymirror--2020-08-21--5ive's 'train wreck' split - surprise exit, management secrets and suicide fears

Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the devastating news that 5ive had split .
The chart-topping British boyband decided to call it a day after months of speculation over their future in September 2001 .
The nation was shocked and saddened when the lads made the unwelcome announcement live on MTV .
`` We 've matured and developed massively as a band over the last three and half years and have also grown as individuals , '' they said in a statement .
`` As the band has got bigger on a global scale , the commitment levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times , that has been hard on us all ... it really is time to call it a day . ''
But they curiously remained silent on the massive feud that caused their split .
Having sold more than 10 million copies of their records across the globe , 5ive had the world at their feet .
They were hand-picked from 3,000 hopefuls at an audition set up by the creators of the Spice Girls and went on to be named best pop act at the Brit Awards in 2000 .
In January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 500,000 people at Rock in Rio , but behind the scenes all was not well .
“ On stage we were the best ever .
Off stage we were a train wreck , '' said Scott on ITV2 's The Big Reunion in 2013 .
`` Life in 5ive was mental .
It was five years of very hard work .
`` You see the inside of a hotel room , an airport , a radio studio .
It ’ s hard.
” Band mate Abz added : `` I know there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ p*ssed off with another one ( in the band ) .
There ’ d be fights going off.
” In agreement , Richie said : `` We were difficult , bordering on being ar*eholes .
We were delinquents . ''
Rumours began circling when Sean did not appear in their last video for the number one hit 'Let 's Dance ' .
At the time it was claimed he was taking time out to recover from a bout of glandular fever and his place was taken by a life-size cardboard cutout .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was suffering from a mental breakdown over the stress of being in the band .
Ritchie later claimed that their management kept his departure a secret from the rest of the group , so they believed he was only absent from the video shoot because of illness .
Speaking on The Big Reunion , Sean said : `` I remember looking in the mirror and thinking to myself , 'Who is that ? '
I didn ’ t know myself and I just had the strongest feeling that no matter what happens no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me I ’ ve got to find Sean .
Otherwise I make thousands of pounds but I ’ d be spending it all on therapy .
`` I just wanted a week off from being Scott from 5ive .
I was on the edge .
We quit at our peak , we were number one at the time and we jumped ship . ''
Ritchie recalled the moment that he knew it was all over after Scott broke down in tears .
`` We were in this hotel and Scott just broke down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Ritchie .
`` Jay and I walked out to him and put our arms around him and he said , ‘ I just can ’ t do it anymore . '
`` I remember looking at Jay and he just looked at me and just went , ‘ It ’ s done isn ’ t it ?
’ And I went , ‘ I think it is . '
'' The announcement that fans were dreading came in September 2001 after a month of serious meetings with record management .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the knot with girlfriend Kerry Oaker .
At the time , Ritchie said : `` A few things happened , we kept getting a few knocks .
We just felt it was done . ''
`` We do n't have any immediate plans .
We 'll assess it over the next few weeks .
I think it 's just a case of chilling out for a little while . ''
After the split , Abz hit rock bottom and was on the verge of committing suicide at one dark point .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off from his family , got in with the wrong crowd and became addicted to drugs .
`` My worst points ...
I had this penthouse and I had no money , I was bankrupt at the same time and they were going to take my house , '' confessed Abz on Loose Women in 2018 .
`` I had no furniture , no cutlery , nothing and I was on the corner of my penthouse , I was on the Thames and thinking about jumping , because what is the point ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ strange experience with the Devil which made him realise he needed help .
`` There was a few incidents , I met the Devil as well , which is pretty far out , '' he revealed to the loose ladies .
`` The funny thing was it looked like me , I do n't know what it was .
`` But I was so far off and I remember my heart palpitations they were punching through my chest into the mattress .
`` It happened twice then I heard a voice say 'one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more time at this and that 's it . '
`` I knew then I had to sort my life out . ''
After the band disbanded , Sean and Abz tried to pursue solo careers and signed record deals with Sony .
But they failed to get anywhere near to the success they had with 5ive .
Fans rejoiced in September 2006 when the band announced they would be reuniting , but Sean decided not to join the rest of the band .
Just eight months after getting back together , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comeback after failing to secure a lucrative enough record deal .
However , there would be another resurgence .
Four members of the band got back together for The Big Reunion in 2013 - but Brown refused .
This did not go down well with the rest of the band .
`` I was annoyed with Jay when he said he didn ’ t want to be a part of this , '' admitted Scott. ''
I was really angry because I ’ ve been personally myself been trying to get this band @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone ’ s let it down .
He will be missed . ''
Abz added : `` I don ’ t want him to regret because it could be something amazing . ''
The band currently consists of just Sean , Ritchie and Scott , who appeared on This Morning in February this year to promote their UK reunion tour - with viewers joking they should be called '3hree ' rather than '5ive ' .
The group admitted that performing together was `` better this time around '' while insisting that there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy bands .
`` We 're back on the stage , we 're out seeing the people again and it 's better this time around , '' said Ritchie .
Scott added : 'It 's a bit different , it 's like a creche .
We have our kids running around , the wives get together and have a few drinks a few laughs . '

Abz from 5ive opens up about being in 'abusive relationship'
Abz from 5ive opens up about being in 'abusive relationship'
Abz Love, Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Jason "J" Brown had the world at their feet - but off stage there were fights, scandal and mystery
Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the devastating news that 5ive had split.
The chart-topping British boyband decided to call it a day after months of speculation over their future in September 2001.
The nation was shocked and saddened when the lads made the unwelcome announcement live on MTV.
"We've matured and developed massively as a band over the last three and half years and have also grown as individuals," they said in a statement.
"As the band has got bigger on a global scale, the commitment levels have had to increase and, at times, that has been hard on us all...it really is time to call it a day."
But they curiously remained silent on the massive feud that caused their split.
Image: Redferns) Redferns)
Having sold more than 10 million copies of their records across the globe, 5ive had the world at their feet.
They were hand-picked from 3,000 hopefuls at an audition set up by the creators of the Spice Girls and went on to be named best pop act at the Brit Awards in 2000.
In January 2001 they performed to an audience of 500,000 people at Rock in Rio, but behind the scenes all was not well.
“On stage we were the best ever. Off stage we were a train wreck," said Scott on ITV2's The Big Reunion in 2013.
"Life in 5ive was mental. It was five years of very hard work.
"You see the inside of a hotel room, an airport, a radio studio. It’s hard.”
Band mate Abz added: "I know there were times when one of them would be p*ssed off with another one (in the band). There’d be fights going off.”
In agreement, Richie said: "We were difficult, bordering on being ar*eholes. We were delinquents."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Rumours began circling when Sean did not appear in their last video for the number one hit 'Let's Dance'.
At the time it was claimed he was taking time out to recover from a bout of glandular fever and his place was taken by a life-size cardboard cutout.
It was not revealed at the time he was suffering from a mental breakdown over the stress of being in the band.
Ritchie later claimed that their management kept his departure a secret from the rest of the group, so they believed he was only absent from the video shoot because of illness.
Speaking on The Big Reunion, Sean said: "I remember looking in the mirror and thinking to myself, 'Who is that?' I didn’t know myself and I just had the strongest feeling that no matter what happens no matter how much money they throw at me I’ve got to find Sean. Otherwise I make thousands of pounds but I’d be spending it all on therapy.
"I just wanted a week off from being Scott from 5ive. I was on the edge. We quit at our peak, we were number one at the time and we jumped ship."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Ritchie recalled the moment that he knew it was all over after Scott broke down in tears.
"We were in this hotel and Scott just broke down, he was crying his eyes out," said Ritchie.
"Jay and I walked out to him and put our arms around him and he said, ‘I just can’t do it anymore.'
"I remember looking at Jay and he just looked at me and just went, ‘It’s done isn’t it?’ And I went, ‘I think it is.'"
The announcement that fans were dreading came in September 2001 after a month of serious meetings with record management.
The very next day, Scott tied the knot with girlfriend Kerry Oaker.
At the time, Ritchie said: "A few things happened, we kept getting a few knocks. We just felt it was done."
"We don't have any immediate plans. We'll assess it over the next few weeks. I think it's just a case of chilling out for a little while."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
After the split, Abz hit rock bottom and was on the verge of committing suicide at one dark point.
He was left with no friends, was cut off from his family, got in with the wrong crowd and became addicted to drugs.
"My worst points... I had this penthouse and I had no money, I was bankrupt at the same time and they were going to take my house," confessed Abz on Loose Women in 2018.
"I had no furniture, no cutlery, nothing and I was on the corner of my penthouse, I was on the Thames and thinking about jumping, because what is the point?"
Abz claimed to have had a strange experience with the Devil which made him realise he needed help.
Image: Rex) Rex)
"There was a few incidents, I met the Devil as well, which is pretty far out," he revealed to the loose ladies.
"The funny thing was it looked like me, I don't know what it was.
"But I was so far off and I remember my heart palpitations they were punching through my chest into the mattress.
"It happened twice then I heard a voice say 'one more time, you've got one more time at this and that's it.'
"I knew then I had to sort my life out."
Image: ITV) ITV)
After the band disbanded, Sean and Abz tried to pursue solo careers and signed record deals with Sony.
But they failed to get anywhere near to the success they had with 5ive.
Fans rejoiced in September 2006 when the band announced they would be reuniting, but Sean decided not to join the rest of the band.
Just eight months after getting back together, they revealed they would not be pursuing their comeback after failing to secure a lucrative enough record deal.
However, there would be another resurgence.
Four members of the band got back together for The Big Reunion in 2013 - but Brown refused.
Image: Evening Gazette) Evening Gazette)
This did not go down well with the rest of the band.
"I was annoyed with Jay when he said he didn’t want to be a part of this," admitted Scott.
" I was really angry because I’ve been personally myself been trying to get this band back together for years and years and someone’s let it down. He will be missed."
Abz added: "I don’t want him to regret because it could be something amazing."
The band currently consists of just Sean, Ritchie and Scott, who appeared on This Morning in February this year to promote their UK reunion tour - with viewers joking they should be called '3hree' rather than '5ive'.
The group admitted that performing together was "better this time around" while insisting that there's no longer any rivalry with their fellow boy bands.
"We're back on the stage, we're out seeing the people again and it's better this time around," said Ritchie.
Scott added: 'It's a bit different, it's like a creche. We have our kids running around, the wives get together and have a few drinks a few laughs.'


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Jet2 cancels package holidays to Croatia but will continue flights

Jet2 has cancelled all package holidays to Croatia until August 31 .
But the tour operator says it will continue to fly there - despite the Government stripping the country from the safe travel list .
However , any customers set to travel this month who no longer wish too can rebook with no fee .
A Jet2 spokesman said : “ We note the latest government advice regarding travel to Croatia from the UK , and we are planning to operate our scheduled programme of flights to Dubrovnik , Split and Pula .
`` This means that customers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and return on their scheduled flight back to the UK .
“ Flight-only customers can still travel to Croatia , however those who no longer wish to travel up to and including 30th August can rebook with no admin fee .
“ For customers travelling with us on a package holiday , we are cancelling all holidays to Croatia up to and including 30th August .
We have been repeatedly recognised for how we have been looking after customers throughout the pandemic , and all affected bookings will be cancelled with a full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any of these countries at the moment or due to fly out ?
Email us at webtravel @ trinitymirror.com “ For bookings due to travel to Croatia from 31st August onwards , we will provide an update once we receive further information from the Government .
“ We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience.
” Holidaymakers who visit Croatia will have to self-isolate for 14 days on their return to the UK .
Austria and Trinidad and Tobago were also removed from the approved list of countries that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after visiting .
But Portugal has now been removed from the list , meaning Brits can now travel to the country without the need to quarantine on return .
The new restrictions for the destinations will come into effect at 4am on Saturday - meaning thousands of holidaymakers now face a last-minute dash to return home .
Croatia was stripped from the exempt list following a surge in cases , as the government warns travellers to go abroad at their own risk .
On Tuesday , Croatia reported 199 new Covid cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 162 cases on Saturday .
The number of new cases set alarm bells ringing as it surged to 27.4 per 100,000 people , up from 12.1 for the previous seven days .
The Balkan nation is currently considered a “ hotspot ” for coronavirus by the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .
Dr Catherine Smallwood yesterday told a WHO press conference : “ The situation in the Balkans has been a concern of ours since early June when we started to see cases increase and it ’ s been very much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We really need communities to take this on board , take the adequate steps both at a country level , in terms of the basic contact tracing , case identification and isolation and testing the systems that need to be in place .
“ And then where there are hotspots and increased transmission , additional targeted measures need to be brought in place very quickly to nip transmission in the bud , stop it from spreading and keep the level of transmission at controllable levels .
”

The tour operator announced it is cancelling all package holidays to Croatia up to and including 30th August, after the country was added to the quarantine list yesterday
Jet2 has cancelled all package holidays to Croatia until August 31.
But the tour operator says it will continue to fly there - despite the Government stripping the country from the safe travel list.
However, any customers set to travel this month who no longer wish too can rebook with no fee.
A Jet2 spokesman said: “We note the latest government advice regarding travel to Croatia from the UK, and we are planning to operate our scheduled programme of flights to Dubrovnik, Split and Pula.
"This means that customers in Croatia can continue to enjoy their holidays and return on their scheduled flight back to the UK.
“Flight-only customers can still travel to Croatia, however those who no longer wish to travel up to and including 30th August can rebook with no admin fee.
“For customers travelling with us on a package holiday, we are cancelling all holidays to Croatia up to and including 30th August. We have been repeatedly recognised for how we have been looking after customers throughout the pandemic, and all affected bookings will be cancelled with a full refund.
Are you on holiday in any of these countries at the moment or due to fly out? Email us at webtravel@trinitymirror.com
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“For bookings due to travel to Croatia from 31st August onwards, we will provide an update once we receive further information from the Government.
“We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience.”
Holidaymakers who visit Croatia will have to self-isolate for 14 days on their return to the UK.
Austria and Trinidad and Tobago were also removed from the approved list of countries that travellers don't have to self-isolate from after visiting.
But Portugal has now been removed from the list, meaning Brits can now travel to the country without the need to quarantine on return.
The new restrictions for the destinations will come into effect at 4am on Saturday - meaning thousands of holidaymakers now face a last-minute dash to return home.
Croatia was stripped from the exempt list following a surge in cases, as the government warns travellers to go abroad at their own risk.
On Tuesday, Croatia reported 199 new Covid cases, an increase from 151 cases on Saturday and 162 cases on Saturday.
The number of new cases set alarm bells ringing as it surged to 27.4 per 100,000 people, up from 12.1 for the previous seven days.
The Balkan nation is currently considered a “hotspot” for coronavirus by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Dr Catherine Smallwood yesterday told a WHO press conference: “The situation in the Balkans has been a concern of ours since early June when we started to see cases increase and it’s been very much a sub-regional hotspot over the summer period.
“We really need communities to take this on board, take the adequate steps both at a country level, in terms of the basic contact tracing, case identification and isolation and testing the systems that need to be in place.
“And then where there are hotspots and increased transmission, additional targeted measures need to be brought in place very quickly to nip transmission in the bud, stop it from spreading and keep the level of transmission at controllable levels.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Meghan and Harry help kids try on school backpacks during rare public outing

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry handed out nappies and helped kids try on school backpacks at a drive-thru charity event near their new LA mansion .
The couple wore face masks as they joined other volunteers at charity Baby2Baby , which provides basic necessities for families in need .
Pictures show the couple handing supplies to people through car windows at Dr Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School in South LA on Wednesday .
Both looked casual , with Meghan wearing loose khaki shorts and a white shirt while Harry opted for brown shorts , a white polo shirt and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Country : “ Everyone was in great spirits .
The kids were eager to receive their books and supplies and Meghan and Harry did what they do best - engage and connect with the crowd.
” Meghan and Harry also chatted to parents and children who looked to see the special royal guests .
The volunteering comes after it emerged the couple have bought a £11million mansion in the celebrity hotspot of Santa Barbara .
They moved out of movie producer Tyler Perry 's LA house in July , buying the nine-bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and getting some financial help from Prince Charles .
The couple had been house-hunting for some time after relocating to the US from Canada just before the coronavirus lockdown .
They 've settled on Montecito , which is where a number of their celeb pals including Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah live .
A source told PageSix Harry and Meghan have been `` quietly living '' in their new home for around six weeks .
`` This is where they want to continue their lives after leaving the UK .
`` This is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owned .
It has been a very special time for them as a couple and as a family . ''
Yesterday Meghan spoke openly about voting ahead of the US presidential election , making a surprise guest appearance at Michelle Obama 's When All Women Vote online event .
She told fellow American women `` if you are complacent , you 're complicit '' during her video message , and described voting as being `` part of a legacy '' .
The former US First Lady 's organisation aims to increase participation in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age voting gap by changing the culture around voting .
Speaking from her LA home , Meghan said : `` We can make a difference in this election and we will make the difference in this election .
`` I think it 's an exciting day , because it is the countdown to the change that we would all like to see for the better for our country . ''
She went on to say : `` As we look at things today , though it had taken decades longer for women of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even today we are watching so many women in different communities , who are marginalised , still struggling to see that right come to fruition , and that is - it 's just simply not okay .
`` And we look at the attempts of voter suppression and what that 's doing , all the more reason we need each of you to be out there supporting each other to understand that this fight is worth fighting and we all have to be out there mobilising to have our voices heard .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a lot of problems in our world right now , both in the physical world and in the digital world , but we can and must do everything we can to ensure all women have their voices heard .
`` Because at this juncture , if we are n't part of the solution , we are part of the problem .
If you are n't going out there and voting , then you 're complicit .
`` When I think about voting and why this is so exceptionally important for all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we vote to honour those who came before us and to protect those who will come after us . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Catherine Wylie, Zoe Forsey)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joined other volunteers from Baby2Baby at Dr Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School in South LA to help hand out essentials
Meghan Markle and Harry help kids try on school backpacks during rare public outing
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry handed out nappies and helped kids try on school backpacks at a drive-thru charity event near their new LA mansion.
The couple wore face masks as they joined other volunteers at charity Baby2Baby, which provides basic necessities for families in need.
Pictures show the couple handing supplies to people through car windows at Dr Owen Lloyd Knox Elementary School in South LA on Wednesday.
Both looked casual, with Meghan wearing loose khaki shorts and a white shirt while Harry opted for brown shorts, a white polo shirt and a baseball cap.
A source told Town & Country: “Everyone was in great spirits. The kids were eager to receive their books and supplies and Meghan and Harry did what they do best - engage and connect with the crowd.”
Meghan and Harry also chatted to parents and children who looked to see the special royal guests.
Image: PA) PA)
The volunteering comes after it emerged the couple have bought a £11million mansion in the celebrity hotspot of Santa Barbara.
They moved out of movie producer Tyler Perry's LA house in July, buying the nine-bed property after taking out a £7.25m mortgage and getting some financial help from Prince Charles.
The couple had been house-hunting for some time after relocating to the US from Canada just before the coronavirus lockdown.
Image: PA) PA)
They've settled on Montecito, which is where a number of their celeb pals including Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah live.
A source told PageSix Harry and Meghan have been "quietly living" in their new home for around six weeks.
"This is where they want to continue their lives after leaving the UK.
"This is the first home either of them has ever owned. It has been a very special time for them as a couple and as a family."
Image: PA) PA)
Yesterday Meghan spoke openly about voting ahead of the US presidential election, making a surprise guest appearance at Michelle Obama's When All Women Vote online event.
She told fellow American women "if you are complacent, you're complicit" during her video message, and described voting as being "part of a legacy".
The former US First Lady's organisation aims to increase participation in elections and to close the race and age voting gap by changing the culture around voting.
Image: PA) PA)
Speaking from her LA home, Meghan said: "We can make a difference in this election and we will make the difference in this election.
"I think it's an exciting day, because it is the countdown to the change that we would all like to see for the better for our country."
She went on to say: "As we look at things today, though it had taken decades longer for women of colour to get the right to vote, even today we are watching so many women in different communities, who are marginalised, still struggling to see that right come to fruition, and that is - it's just simply not okay.
"And we look at the attempts of voter suppression and what that's doing, all the more reason we need each of you to be out there supporting each other to understand that this fight is worth fighting and we all have to be out there mobilising to have our voices heard.
"I think we are obviously faced with a lot of problems in our world right now, both in the physical world and in the digital world, but we can and must do everything we can to ensure all women have their voices heard.
"Because at this juncture, if we aren't part of the solution, we are part of the problem. If you aren't going out there and voting, then you're complicit.
"When I think about voting and why this is so exceptionally important for all of us, I would frame it as, we vote to honour those who came before us and to protect those who will come after us."


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--RuPaul's Drag Race s2 winner Tyra Sanchez 'arrested for spray-painting graffiti'

RuPaul 's Drag Race champion Tyra Sanchez has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage for allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a building in Atlanta , according to TMZ .
Tyra , whose real name James William Ross , skyrocketed to the glittering heights of fame as the winner of RuPaul 's Drag Race season two .
TMZ reports the retired queen , 32 , was arrested and taken to Fulton County Jail on Thursday and faces one count of criminal damage to property .
Officers from the Atlanta Police Department attended the scene after a call about vandalism at 10.30am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't Move Here Ever '' was spray-painted on the side of the building , a security guard told cops .
Mirror Online has reached out to Tyra Sanchez 's representative for comment .
Earlier this year , the star has hung up the stilettos and stepped out on the limelight .
The winner retired from being a Beyoncé impersonator in March .
It was made public in an Instagram post with fans which has since been deleted .
Tyra 's rise to fame on RuPaul 's Drag Race was rewarded with a $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During RuPaul 's Drag Race , the fiery TV personality got into a lot of feuds with fellow contestants .
However , the leading star managed to secure the winning title because of show-stopping performances in front of the judges .
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RuPaul's Drag Race star Tyra Sanchez has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage for allegedly spray-painting graffiti which read 'Don't Move Here Ever' on a building
RuPaul's Drag Race champion Tyra Sanchez has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage for allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a building in Atlanta, according to TMZ.
Tyra, whose real name James William Ross, skyrocketed to the glittering heights of fame as the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season two.
TMZ reports the retired queen, 32, was arrested and taken to Fulton County Jail on Thursday and faces one count of criminal damage to property.
Officers from the Atlanta Police Department attended the scene after a call about vandalism at 10.30am at an apartment building.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
"Don't Move Here Ever" was spray-painted on the side of the building, a security guard told cops.
Mirror Online has reached out to Tyra Sanchez's representative for comment.
Earlier this year, the star has hung up the stilettos and stepped out on the limelight.
Image: Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The winner retired from being a Beyoncé impersonator in March.
It was made public in an Instagram post with fans which has since been deleted.
Tyra's rise to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race was rewarded with a $25,000 prize fund for winning the show.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
During RuPaul's Drag Race, the fiery TV personality got into a lot of feuds with fellow contestants.
However, the leading star managed to secure the winning title because of show-stopping performances in front of the judges.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Emmerdale's Dawn Taylor will 'spiral out of control' as she hides killer secret

Emmerdale 's Dawn Taylor actress Olivia Bromley revealed her character will struggle to stay in control , after killing DI Malone .
The character is headed for a downward spiral , as she faces up to becoming a murderer .
Dawn murdered corrupt officer Malone in shocking scenes this week , as he finally faced his comeuppance .
The villain was targeting Will Taylor and his family in recent months over their past , while also having a fling with Will 's fiancée Harriet Finch .
But events spiralled when he tried to kill Will 's daughter Dawn , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Harriet came to her rescue , only for Malone to bounce back up and try to hurt them both .
In a major twist , Dawn turned killer and shot him three times using the gun he had terrorised her with moments earlier .
The duo panicked and decided to cover up the crime , with no one else yet aware of the truth .
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But now , a guilty Dawn is set to lose control as she tries to keep her killer secret quiet .
Speaking about what is to come for the storyline , actress Olivia told Andi Peters on Lorraine that Dawn will face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She explained : `` I think Dawn is gon na struggle with the guilt , and the secret is going to eat away at her .
`` So I think we will see Dawn spiral a little bit out of control . ''
Olivia went on : `` She 'd just got her life on track , she got her son back , she 's got a lovely bloke Billy who is the love of her life , she 's got that family unit together and now unfortunately she 's in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` She is trying desperately to avoid leaving her son and getting caught . ''
Emmerdale airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV .

Emmerdale actress Olivia Bromley has teased the struggle ahead for her character, after she turned killer in recent scenes
Emmerdale's Dawn Taylor will 'spiral out of control' as she hides killer secret
Emmerdale's Dawn Taylor actress Olivia Bromley revealed her character will struggle to stay in control, after killing DI Malone.
The character is headed for a downward spiral, as she faces up to becoming a murderer.
Dawn murdered corrupt officer Malone in shocking scenes this week, as he finally faced his comeuppance.
The villain was targeting Will Taylor and his family in recent months over their past, while also having a fling with Will's fiancée Harriet Finch.
But events spiralled when he tried to kill Will's daughter Dawn, after she went to the police about him.
Harriet came to her rescue, only for Malone to bounce back up and try to hurt them both.
In a major twist, Dawn turned killer and shot him three times using the gun he had terrorised her with moments earlier.
The duo panicked and decided to cover up the crime, with no one else yet aware of the truth.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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But now, a guilty Dawn is set to lose control as she tries to keep her killer secret quiet.
Speaking about what is to come for the storyline, actress Olivia told Andi Peters on Lorraine that Dawn will face the desperate task of not getting caught.
She explained: "I think Dawn is gonna struggle with the guilt, and the secret is going to eat away at her.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"So I think we will see Dawn spiral a little bit out of control."
Olivia went on: "She'd just got her life on track, she got her son back, she's got a lovely bloke Billy who is the love of her life, she's got that family unit together and now unfortunately she's in a situation where she could lose it all.
"She is trying desperately to avoid leaving her son and getting caught."
Emmerdale airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Man who celebrated with escorts after killing mum and stepdad jailed for life

A man who murdered his mum and stepdad and left their bodies for days while he 'celebrated ' with hired escorts and a trip to the pub has been jailed for life .
'Knife obsessed ' Anmol Singh Chana , 25 , stabbed Jasbir Kaur , 52 , and her husband Rupinder Singh Bassan , 51 , more than 40 times in a `` ferocious attack '' at their home in Oldbury , West Midlands .
He then dragged their bodies into another room and left them for four days while he celebrated with escorts and a trip to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found guilty following a nine day trial at Birmingham Crown Court and jailed for life with a minimum tariff of 36 years today .
Police discovered their butchered bodies on February 25 when Mrs Kaur 's daughter Kiran Singh raised the alarm after she was unable to contact her mum .
CCTV enquires showed Chana had taken his stepfather 's Toyota Aygo during the early hours of February 23 and he had received hospital treatment for a bite on his thumb .
The court heard the injury was was a result of Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raging stepson .
After the murders , Chana had been drinking and playing pool in a local pub and deposited money into his bank , which he stole during the killing .
He also bought a plane ticket and dumped the car but detectives tracked him down before arresting him on February 25 at his home in Smethwick , West Midlands .
Police searched his home and found the keys to the Toyota , his passport with travel details and a blood-covered combat-style knife and a sheath on his bed .
Jason Pitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the trial how the couple had been murdered in cold blood during a `` ferocious attack . ''
`` They had been stabbed multiple times inflicting what can be described as horrendous injuries .
`` The tragedy is they allowed the defendant to stay under their roof .
`` What did he do when he killed them ?
He left them .
He took their car and a small amount of money .
`` He had developed a fascination with knives and knives had to be locked away in the house .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chana sent a message about his mother saying `` I want to knife here , pour boiling oil down her throat , pour her head into a chip pan '' .
Mr Pitter added : `` Tragically he did one of those things . ''
During the sentencing Mr Pitter said Chana treated his mum and stepdad with `` real disregard '' and stole money from them after they died .
He said : `` There must have been some element of suffering given the prolonged nature of the attack .
`` Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house by dragging while he was still bleeding .
`` This is a case where the defendant treated the deceased with real disregard . ''
Sentencing Chana , Judge Mark Wall QC said : `` You had a deep-seated animosity for your mother .
`` Despite your behaviour towards her she always sort to help you .
Mr Bassan was nothing but kind to you .
`` After the killing , you did nothing to assist your victims .
You treated them in death in a similar way you had treated them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next day or two you left their bodies and went to the pub and sort out the company of escorts Following Chana 's conviction Detective Inspector Hannah Whitehouse , from West Midlands Police , said : `` Chana carried out a despicable crime against his family in their own home which should have been a place of safety .
`` Our investigation revealed that Chana was fanatical about knives and had previously expressed a desire to kill his mother .
`` Sadly we do not know what led him to carry out such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My thoughts remain with the couple 's wider family and friends .
I ca n't imagine how they are feeling ; the shock and pain that his actions have caused will stay with them forever .
`` Knife crime is devastating and this case has been a harsh reminder of the tragic consequences . ''
The couple 's daughter Kiran Chana paid tribute to her parents , saying : `` My parents were the most loving people I 've ever known .
`` My mum went through hell and kept going to look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the toughest woman I know .
`` My dad was the perfect match for her .
He was that person who was able to give my mum the space and warmth to relax and be loved in the way we all deserve .
`` I am sad that their lives were ended so quickly without a second thought by a person whom they both loved dearly .
Their lives together had just started .
`` Not only did he take their lives , but he has tried to defame them in court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ angry at him for trying to use such tactics against their memory and against the person who always did her best for us .
`` I have painful daily reminders that I wo n't have their guidance through my adult life .
`` The only comfort I have from any of this is that at least my parents are at peace together .
`` Two beautiful souls eternally together .
And that I 'll always love them . ''
Inderjit Bassan , the former wife of Rupinder Bassan said : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child , our son .
`` My son and I were devastated and overwhelmed .
Rupinder was a very popular man in the Sikh community .
`` He must have been very scared when he took his last breath .
He will never see his son graduate from university . ''

Anmol Singh Chana, 25, stabbed Jasbir Kaur, 52, and her husband Rupinder Singh Bassan, 51, at their home in Oldbury, West Midlands, before hiring escorts and going down to the pub
Man who celebrated with escorts after murdering mum and stepdad jailed for 36 years
A man who murdered his mum and stepdad and left their bodies for days while he 'celebrated' with hired escorts and a trip to the pub has been jailed for life.
'Knife obsessed' Anmol Singh Chana, 25, stabbed Jasbir Kaur, 52, and her husband Rupinder Singh Bassan, 51, more than 40 times in a "ferocious attack" at their home in Oldbury, West Midlands.
He then dragged their bodies into another room and left them for four days while he celebrated with escorts and a trip to the pub.
Chana denied murder but was found guilty following a nine day trial at Birmingham Crown Court and jailed for life with a minimum tariff of 36 years today.
Police discovered their butchered bodies on February 25 when Mrs Kaur's daughter Kiran Singh raised the alarm after she was unable to contact her mum.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
CCTV enquires showed Chana had taken his stepfather's Toyota Aygo during the early hours of February 23 and he had received hospital treatment for a bite on his thumb.
The court heard the injury was was a result of Mr Bassan desperately trying to fend off his raging stepson.
After the murders, Chana had been drinking and playing pool in a local pub and deposited money into his bank, which he stole during the killing.
He also bought a plane ticket and dumped the car but detectives tracked him down before arresting him on February 25 at his home in Smethwick, West Midlands.
Police searched his home and found the keys to the Toyota, his passport with travel details and a blood-covered combat-style knife and a sheath on his bed.
Jason Pitter QC, prosecuting, told the court during the trial how the couple had been murdered in cold blood during a "ferocious attack."
"They had been stabbed multiple times inflicting what can be described as horrendous injuries.
"The tragedy is they allowed the defendant to stay under their roof.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
"What did he do when he killed them? He left them. He took their car and a small amount of money.
"He had developed a fascination with knives and knives had to be locked away in the house."
Jurors heard that on one occasion Chana sent a message about his mother saying "I want to knife here, pour boiling oil down her throat, pour her head into a chip pan".
Mr Pitter added: "Tragically he did one of those things."
During the sentencing Mr Pitter said Chana treated his mum and stepdad with "real disregard" and stole money from them after they died.
He said: "There must have been some element of suffering given the prolonged nature of the attack.
"Mr Bassan was moved from one part of the house by dragging while he was still bleeding.
"This is a case where the defendant treated the deceased with real disregard."
Image: BPM Media) BPM Media)
Sentencing Chana, Judge Mark Wall QC said: "You had a deep-seated animosity for your mother.
"Despite your behaviour towards her she always sort to help you. Mr Bassan was nothing but kind to you.
"After the killing, you did nothing to assist your victims. You treated them in death in a similar way you had treated them in life."
Instead over the next day or two you left their bodies and went to the pub and sort out the company of escorts
Following Chana's conviction Detective Inspector Hannah Whitehouse, from West Midlands Police, said: "Chana carried out a despicable crime against his family in their own home which should have been a place of safety.
"Our investigation revealed that Chana was fanatical about knives and had previously expressed a desire to kill his mother.
"Sadly we do not know what led him to carry out such a vicious and sickening attack.
"My thoughts remain with the couple's wider family and friends. I can't imagine how they are feeling; the shock and pain that his actions have caused will stay with them forever.
Image: BPM Media) BPM Media)
"Knife crime is devastating and this case has been a harsh reminder of the tragic consequences."
The couple's daughter Kiran Chana paid tribute to her parents, saying: "My parents were the most loving people I've ever known.
"My mum went through hell and kept going to look after me and my brother. She's the toughest woman I know.
"My dad was the perfect match for her. He was that person who was able to give my mum the space and warmth to relax and be loved in the way we all deserve.
"I am sad that their lives were ended so quickly without a second thought by a person whom they both loved dearly. Their lives together had just started.
"Not only did he take their lives, but he has tried to defame them in court to protect himself.
"I am angry at him for trying to use such tactics against their memory and against the person who always did her best for us.
"I have painful daily reminders that I won't have their guidance through my adult life.
"The only comfort I have from any of this is that at least my parents are at peace together.
"Two beautiful souls eternally together. And that I'll always love them."
Inderjit Bassan, the former wife of Rupinder Bassan said: "We were married for 26 years and had one child, our son.
"My son and I were devastated and overwhelmed. Rupinder was a very popular man in the Sikh community.
"He must have been very scared when he took his last breath. He will never see his son graduate from university."


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--ADVERTORIAL: Brothers in hysterics after pulling off scary box prank on unsuspecting sibling

Lockdown has seen families finding more and more inventive ways to keep themselves entertained .
And two brothers took that to extremes by coming up with a cheeky plan to make their sibling jump .
Eldest Kevin Hodgkins , 18 , persuaded youngest brother Alex , 4 , to hide in a box with a spooky mask on to surprise 6-year-old Harry and captured the whole wind-up on hidden camera .
But now the trio - from Devon - are all jumping for joy after footage of the prank was chosen as one of the £250 Very.co.uk voucher winners in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The competition coincides with the launch of the new Very Big Family Survey , conducted by the Daily Mirror and Very.co.uk .
The fascinating results include the impact of the lockdown on teenagers and the amount of reading youngsters are enjoying .
Joker Kevin said : `` We thought it would be funny if we pretended we had a delivery and make Alex jump out of the box and scare Harry .
`` Harry , at first , jumped and was a little scared but found it very funny .
We used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it less obvious it was a prank but didn ’ t realise there would be hardly any sound . ''
Congratulations to Kevin and family for becoming our fourth and final winners of a £250 spending spree at Very.co.uk !

Lockdown has seen families finding more and more inventive ways to keep themselves entertained.
And two brothers took that to extremes by coming up with a cheeky plan to make their sibling jump.
Eldest Kevin Hodgkins, 18, persuaded youngest brother Alex, 4, to hide in a box with a spooky mask on to surprise 6-year-old Harry and captured the whole wind-up on hidden camera.
But now the trio - from Devon - are all jumping for joy after footage of the prank was chosen as one of the £250 Very.co.uk voucher winners in our 'memorable imperfect moment' video competition.
The competition coincides with the launch of the new Very Big Family Survey, conducted by the Daily Mirror and Very.co.uk. The fascinating results include the impact of the lockdown on teenagers and the amount of reading youngsters are enjoying.
Joker Kevin said: "We thought it would be funny if we pretended we had a delivery and make Alex jump out of the box and scare Harry.
"Harry, at first, jumped and was a little scared but found it very funny. We used the security camera to film it to make it less obvious it was a prank but didn’t realise there would be hardly any sound."
Congratulations to Kevin and family for becoming our fourth and final winners of a £250 spending spree at Very.co.uk!


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Jac Jossa shows her real body in bikini after slamming stars' editing tricks

Jacqueline Jossa looked incredible as she showed off her real body in a peach bikini after slamming stars who use editing tricks to create seemingly perfect Instagram shots .
The yummy mummy , 27 , proved that she does not need to fool anyone by airbrushing snaps , as she shared a number filter free video clips to her account on Friday .
The footage showed the former EastEnders star modelling a pretty peach bikini as she spends some time abroad with her husband Dan Osbourne and their daughters Ella and Mia and Dan 's son Teddy .
She showcased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and down her toned physique and updated her fans that her partner was cooking the family a barbecue dinner .
The make-up free star shared : `` Dan is in charge of the BBQ , he 's done good you know .
`` Im not going to lie , he 's done good . ''
She then chuckled before adding : `` Alright I 'll show you the food , he is very proud of it .
`` It is a bit burnt but I think BBQ food is meant to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Celebrity winner has been promoting body positivity in recent weeks by sharing totally real pictures of herself and encouraging followers to love themselves just as they are .
Jac recently downloaded a well-known editing app called Facetune2 and used it to doctor her pictures in a bid to show her fans how photos can be manipulated .
In the altered snap , she changed the shape of her nose , plumped up her lips and smoothed over her skin to make herself look picture perfect .
She shared the before and after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much some people reply on apps to make themselves look perfect .
Jac admitted she 's got nothing against it as so many celebs on social media must be battling insecurities , but she insisted she prefers realness to photo trickery .
She explained : `` I was playing about this it 's called Facetune 2 .
It 's an app lot of people use to edit their photos .
`` I just wanted to show you guys how easy it as and how you ca n't tell .
Everybody does it so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you think they look flawless and amazing - the majority of the time they do n't .
`` It 's the slightest changes , I made my nose slightly smaller and my lips a little bit bigger and basically put a full face of make-up on my face .
`` Really subtly though so it still looks minimal , but do n't be fooled . ''
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I'm A Celeb star Jacqueline Jossa - who loves to promote body positivity - wowed as she modelled a pretty peach bikini on holiday
Jacqueline Jossa looked incredible as she showed off her real body in a peach bikini after slamming stars who use editing tricks to create seemingly perfect Instagram shots.
The yummy mummy, 27, proved that she does not need to fool anyone by airbrushing snaps, as she shared a number filter free video clips to her account on Friday.
The footage showed the former EastEnders star modelling a pretty peach bikini as she spends some time abroad with her husband Dan Osbourne and their daughters Ella and Mia and Dan's son Teddy.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She showcased her shape as she panned the camera up and down her toned physique and updated her fans that her partner was cooking the family a barbecue dinner.
The make-up free star shared: "Dan is in charge of the BBQ, he's done good you know.
"Im not going to lie, he's done good."
She then chuckled before adding: "Alright I'll show you the food, he is very proud of it.
"It is a bit burnt but I think BBQ food is meant to be burnt."
The former I'm A Celebrity winner has been promoting body positivity in recent weeks by sharing totally real pictures of herself and encouraging followers to love themselves just as they are.
Jac recently downloaded a well-known editing app called Facetune2 and used it to doctor her pictures in a bid to show her fans how photos can be manipulated.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In the altered snap, she changed the shape of her nose, plumped up her lips and smoothed over her skin to make herself look picture perfect.
She shared the before and after pictures to prove to fans just how much some people reply on apps to make themselves look perfect.
Jac admitted she's got nothing against it as so many celebs on social media must be battling insecurities, but she insisted she prefers realness to photo trickery.
She explained: "I was playing about this it's called Facetune 2. It's an app lot of people use to edit their photos.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I just wanted to show you guys how easy it as and how you can't tell. Everybody does it so when you're looking at someone and you think they look flawless and amazing - the majority of the time they don't.
"It's the slightest changes, I made my nose slightly smaller and my lips a little bit bigger and basically put a full face of make-up on my face.
"Really subtly though so it still looks minimal, but don't be fooled."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Marks and Spencer launch vegan marshmallows as part of Plant Kitchen range

Good news for vegans this week as popular supermarket Marks and Spencer have released some marshmallows that are vegan-friendly .
The vanilla flavoured marshmallows are part of their popular Plant Kitchen range , and customers are going wild for them .
Priced at £1.50 a bag , customers can look forward to trying them this weekend .
To find your nearest M & S Food , we ’ ve popped the store locator here .
you ’ ll also find opening and closing information there as well .
On Wednesday , vegan food Instagram account @ accidentallyveganuk announced the breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account .
Fans naturally went crazy - with over 22,000 likes and over 2,000 comments .
Another said : “ I literally gasped as I saw this !
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!
Yesss !
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!
!
” A third said : “ Dreams have come true !
Think of the Rocky Road ” - yum .
And a forth commented : “ Stop it !
Is this real ?
Marshmallow gods is right !
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” Creating the perfect vegan-friendly marshmallows was no mean feat , M & S product developer Katy Patino @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality and taste of the marshmallow , making sure it had that wonderful balance of a soft and squishy texture with a delicious sweet vanilla flavour - it ’ s safe to say she achieved it .
Katy Patino M & S Product Developer , said : “ The key to the Marshmallows was making sure they are suitable for vegans with absolutely no compromise on texture of flavour !
We made sure each pack is full of the best soft and squishy marshmallows that give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – we can ’ t wat to hear what customers think about them !
” So this weekend , why not create your very own vegan Freakshake at home , or perhaps melting with a vegan-friendly biscuit and M & S Made Without Dairy Chocolate for meltingly good s ’ mores - delish .
And this isn ’ t the only treat vegans can pick up when they next go shopping as Lindt is launching a vegan chocolate range made using oat milk .
Sweet-toothed vegans rejoice !
Lindt is planning to release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas .
Mars have launched a new vegan 'Mars Oat ' drink and it sounds delicious .
Made with no added sugar , the sweet drink is also certified by the Vegan Society and can be found at Asda stores across the UK now .
Jammie Dodgers recently unveiled a recipe change making them vegan friendly again .
From the 13th July , the legendary afternoon snack will now be 100 % plant-based and , still have the same great taste so everyone can now enjoy dunking one in their tea once again @ @ @

Good news for vegans this week as popular supermarket Marks and Spencer have released some marshmallows that are vegan-friendly. The vanilla flavoured marshmallows are part of their popular Plant Kitchen range, and customers are going wild for them.
Priced at £1.50 a bag, customers can look forward to trying them this weekend. To find your nearest M&S Food, we’ve popped the store locator here. you’ll also find opening and closing information there as well.
On Wednesday, vegan food Instagram account @accidentallyveganuk announced the breaking news, posting the marshmallows to their account. Fans naturally went crazy - with over 22,000 likes and over 2,000 comments.
One excited follower commented: “Omg omg omgggggg yaassssss vegan s’mores”
Another said: “I literally gasped as I saw this!!! Yesss!!!!”
A third said: “Dreams have come true! Think of the Rocky Road” - yum.
And a forth commented: “Stop it! Is this real? Marshmallow gods is right!!!”
Creating the perfect vegan-friendly marshmallows was no mean feat, M&S product developer Katy Patino took over a year to perfect the quality and taste of the marshmallow, making sure it had that wonderful balance of a soft and squishy texture with a delicious sweet vanilla flavour - it’s safe to say she achieved it.
Katy Patino M&S Product Developer, said: “The key to the Marshmallows was making sure they are suitable for vegans with absolutely no compromise on texture of flavour! We made sure each pack is full of the best soft and squishy marshmallows that give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside when you pop them into your mouth – we can’t wat to hear what customers think about them!”
So this weekend, why not create your very own vegan Freakshake at home, or perhaps melting with a vegan-friendly biscuit and M&S Made Without Dairy Chocolate for meltingly good s’mores - delish.
And this isn’t the only treat vegans can pick up when they next go shopping as Lindt is launching a vegan chocolate range made using oat milk. Sweet-toothed vegans rejoice! Lindt is planning to release a dairy-free chocolate line in time for Christmas.
Mars have launched a new vegan 'Mars Oat' drink and it sounds delicious. Made with no added sugar, the sweet drink is also certified by the Vegan Society and can be found at Asda stores across the UK now.
Jammie Dodgers recently unveiled a recipe change making them vegan friendly again. From the 13th July, the legendary afternoon snack will now be 100% plant-based and, still have the same great taste so everyone can now enjoy dunking one in their tea once again. Winning.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--York races day three tips, racecard, results and more

Brilliant Battaash races for back-to-back wins in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes , the highlight on day three of York 's @ @ @ @ @ sprinter broke the track record in last year 's contest over the minimum distance and @ @ @ @ @ the bookmakers to remain unbeaten this season .
Jim Crowley 's mount bids to follow @ @ @ @ @ the winners ' enclosure at 3.15pm , after they shined in the big races on @ @ @ @ @ the fixture .
Friday 's card has seven races , including several at Group Two @ @ @ @ @ Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes ( 2.15pm , 2m ) and the Al Basti Equiworld @ @ @ @ @ , 6f ) .
For the latest updates from the York action throughout the day @ @ @ @ @ below ...

Brilliant Battaash recorded back-to-back wins in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes, bringing up a four-timer for jockey Jim Crowley.
On rain-softened ground, the top sprinter had to work quite hard to get the better of Que Amoro, who pressed him all the way.
The Charlie Hills-trained six-year-old battled on bravely to collect the Group One prize by a length.
Crowley, just two winners away from his 2,000th career success, was making it four on the afternoon.
He struck aboard Alfaatik, Enbihaar and Minzaal – and Battaash made it four at combined odds of 127/1.
"He's an amazing horse, said Crowley.
"He had to dig very deep as that horse was hard to pass.
"The wind was blowing us across the track to the stands' rail.
"Normally he doesn't have to battle but today he stuck his neck out. Anyway, we got it dead right.
"We're all very lucky to have him."
For the latest updates from the York action throughout the day, follow our LIVE blog below...


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Jacob Pritchard Webb leaves hospital for first time after horror fall

Using all of the determination which saw him quit the UK for a career overseas , Jacob Pritchard Webb has reached a key milestone in his recovery from injury .
Approaching the two month mark since his devastating fall at Auteuil , the former jockey left hospital for the first time this week .
The 23-year-old , battling serious neck and spinal injuries which caused paralysis from the waist down , went on a day trip with his parents Matt and Kelly .
They have been by his side ever since his accident on June 23 and enjoyed their much-needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital , a short drive from Saint-Cloud Racecourse .
`` It was super to go out for the day , '' said Pritchard Webb .
`` In the last couple of weeks I have pushed through the pain barrier , with car transfers and physio .
`` If you have little goals it makes the week go faster . ''
Pritchard Webb recently moved to his current base , which specialises in helping patients like him .
After the fall , which also damaged his sternum and several ribs , he had spinal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been in rehabilitation and has the assistance of a new wheelchair at the Garches hospital , which gives him more freedom along with the care he is receiving .
Next month he is planning to visit Auteuil for a race meeting , plus Longchamp and Chantilly .
`` It 's the little things , '' said Pritchard Webb .
`` As a jockey you jump out of bed , go to to the stables , tack your own horse up at the races .
`` To go from that to being dressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I can do that myself now so it 's nice to get some independence back .
`` I 've even played table tennis and basketball in my new wheelchair .
Based at Emmanuel Clayeux 's yard during his time in France , Pritchard Webb decided to quit the UK to pursue his dream career .
He worked for Fergal O'Brien 's stable in Gloucestershire , but spied an opportunity overseas last year and went for it .
Following fellow British jockeys Felix De Giles and James Reveley , who have excelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three winners on the board so far this season .
His weighing room colleagues have visited him at hospital , while he has also spoken to Robbie McNamara and Freddy Tylicki , who both had life-changing falls .
A fundraising page , set up to help adapt his home when Pritchard Webb returns , has passed its target of £20,000 .
He hopes to become a bloodstock agent when his rehabilitation is complete .
`` I came to France as I was n't going to make it in England as a jockey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very lucky to have a lot of good people around me out here .
`` They are like an extended family .
`` I had n't even ridden ten winners and have had so much support from everyone .
`` I was saying to mum and dad that it 's quite overwhelming . ''
Further funds will be collected by a silent auction , which is set to go live on August 31 .
Lots on offer include a share in a racehorse , a course walk by Ruby Walsh at the 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gallops with Fergal O'Brien .
Find out more here .

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Jacob Pritchard Webb is at a hospital a short drive away from Saint-Cloud Racecourse. A GoFundMe campaign to help adapt the family home has passed £20,000
Jacob Pritchard Webb reaches key milestone in rehab from fall which left him paralysed
Using all of the determination which saw him quit the UK for a job abroad, Jacob Pritchard Webb has reached a key milestone in his recovery from injury.
Approaching the two month mark since his devastating fall at Auteuil, the former jockey left hospital for the first time this week.
The 23-year-old, battling serious neck and spinal injuries which caused paralysis from the waist down, went on a day trip with his parents Matt and Kelly.
They have been by his side ever since his accident on June 23 and enjoyed their much-needed family time away from Raymond Poincaré University Hospital, a short drive from Saint-Cloud Racecourse.
"It was super to go out for the day," said Pritchard Webb.
"I really needed it.
"In the last couple of weeks I have pushed through the pain barrier, with car transfers and physio.
"If you have little goals it makes the week go faster."
Pritchard Webb recently moved to his current base, which specialises in helping patients like him.
After the fall, which also damaged his sternum and several ribs, he had spinal fusion surgery.
From that point he has been in rehabilitation and has the assistance of a new wheelchair at the Garches hospital, which gives him more freedom along with the care he is receiving.
Next month he is planning to visit Auteuil for a race meeting, plus Longchamp and Chantilly.
"It's the little things," said Pritchard Webb.
"As a jockey you jump out of bed, go to to the stables, tack your own horse up at the races.
"To go from that to being dressed after the accident was a big shock.
"I can do that myself now so it's nice to get some independence back.
"I've even played table tennis and basketball in my new wheelchair.
Image: PA) PA)
"I'm a lot happier here, keeping busy."
Based at Emmanuel Clayeux's yard during his time in France, Pritchard Webb decided to leave the UK to pursue his dream.
He worked for Fergal O'Brien's stable in Gloucestershire, but spied a new opportunity last year and went for it.
Following fellow British jockeys Felix De Giles and James Reveley, who have excelled across the Channel, Pritchard Webb had three winners on the board so far this season.
His weighing room colleagues have visited him at hospital, while he has also spoken to Robbie McNamara and Freddy Tylicki, who both had life-changing falls.
Image: Matt Webb) Matt Webb)
A fundraising page, set up to help adapt his home when Pritchard Webb returns, has passed its target of £20,000.
He hopes to become a bloodstock agent when his rehabilitation is complete.
"I came to France as I wasn't going to make it in England as a jockey," he said.
"I am very lucky to have a lot of good people around me out here.
"They are like an extended family.
"I hadn't even ridden ten winners and have had so much support from everyone.
"I was saying to mum and dad that it's quite overwhelming."
Further funds will be collected by a silent auction, which is set to go live on August 31.
Lots on offer include a share in a racehorse, a course walk by Ruby Walsh at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival and a morning on the gallops with Fergal O'Brien.
Find out more here.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Watch Man Utd captain Harry Maguire partying in Mykonos before 'arrest'

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was filmed partying in a bar on the night of his reported arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos .
Local reports from Greek news outlet Proto Thema stated that Maguire had been involved in an altercation and has since been arrested .
In the video posted online , Maguire can be seen in a bar , mixing with locals .
Wearing a blue shirt with the top button undone and wearing a chain , Maguire stops by one man and asks if he is okay .
The two men place hands on each others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which becomes drowned out by other revellers .
A group of men chant and clap in the background as Maguire wanders off and smiles as he looks at the crowd .
He then takes his phone out for a look before wandering off out of view of the camera .
It is not known if anybody within the video was part of the later alleged incident , apart from Maguire himself .
Manchester United have confirmed that they are aware of the incident involving Maguire and police .
A statement read : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night .
`` Contact has been made with Harry and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities .
At this time we will be making no further comment . ''
Media reports claim that police were called after two groups of English men were fighting after midnight .
Police intervened but were attacked physically and verbally by a group including Maguire .
This group was then arrested , though local police have made no official comment as of yet .

HARRY MAGUIRE ON HOLIDAY IN MYKONOS BEFORE REPORTED ARREST
HARRY MAGUIRE ON HOLIDAY IN MYKONOS BEFORE REPORTED ARREST
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Harry Maguire was filmed partying in a bar on the Greek holiday island before his arrest in a separate incident later in the evening
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was filmed partying in a bar on the night of his reported arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos.
Local reports from Greek news outlet Proto Thema stated that Maguire had been involved in an altercation and has since been arrested.
In the video posted online, Maguire can be seen in a bar, mixing with locals.
Wearing a blue shirt with the top button undone and wearing a chain, Maguire stops by one man and asks if he is okay.
The two men place hands on each others' shoulders as they continue the conversation which becomes drowned out by other revellers.
A group of men chant and clap in the background as Maguire wanders off and smiles as he looks at the crowd.
He then takes his phone out for a look before wandering off out of view of the camera.
It is not known if anybody within the video was part of the later alleged incident, apart from Maguire himself.
Manchester United have confirmed that they are aware of the incident involving Maguire and police.
Image: _fernhawkins/Instagram) _fernhawkins/Instagram)
A statement read: "The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night.
"Contact has been made with Harry and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities. At this time we will be making no further comment."
Media reports claim that police were called after two groups of English men were fighting after midnight.
Police intervened but were attacked physically and verbally by a group including Maguire.
This group was then arrested, though local police have made no official comment as of yet.