thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Queen 'reunited with William, Kate and kids for first time in 6 months'

The Queen held a socially-distanced reunion with William and Kate and their children at Balmoral , according to reports .
The monarch , 94 , had not seen her oldest grandson and his family since March , when the coronavirus lockdown was brought in .
It also meant she could spend time with her great-grandchildren George , seven , Charlotte , five , and Louis , two .
William and Kate were said to be `` over the moon '' after being able to see the Queen and the 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh .
A source told The Sun : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve been desperate to get back together and over the moon it was possible this weekend .
`` They ’ ve all been up there for a few days and although there are very strict procedures with social distancing , they ’ ve been able to find ways of seeing each other outside .
“ It ’ s obviously been a difficult year for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh seeing the country dealing with the pandemic , so they were all keen to go there to show their support.
” Also visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were Prince Edward , Sophie Wessex and Princess Anne , it is reported .
And Princess Eugenie is said to have visited Balmoral with husband Jack Brooksbank earlier this month .
It is not known if Prince Andrew has made the trip to Scotland to see his mother .
The Queen and Prince Philip will spend the next few months at their 50,000-acre Scottish estate and their relatives and in-laws will come and stay at different points .
According to her granddaughter Princess Eugenie , the stunning castle is where the Monarch is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she loves spending time with her children and their familes .
Due to social distancing , relatives will stay at separate accommodation rather than sleeping in the Castle itself .
Speaking on ITV 's documentary Our Queen at 90 , Eugenie said : `` It 's the most beautiful place on earth .
I think Granny is the most happy there , I think she really , really loves the Highlands…walks , picnics , dogs , a lot of dogs , there 's always dogs , and people coming in and out all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all there , so it 's a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa to be - for us to come and see them up there where you just have room to breathe and run . ''

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The royal meet-up happened today at Balmoral, according to reports - the first time they've been able to get together since March, when the UK went into lockdown
Queen 'reunited with William, Kate Middleton and kids for first time in six months'
The Queen held a socially-distanced reunion with William and Kate and their children at Balmoral, according to reports.
The monarch, 94, had not seen her grandson and his family since March, when the coronavirus lockdown was brought in.
It also meant she could spend time with her great-grandchildren George, seven, Charlotte, five, and Louis, two.
William and Kate were said to be "over the moon" after being able to see the Queen and the 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh.
A source told The Sun : “Like every family, they’ve been desperate to get back together and over the moon it was possible this weekend.
Image: BBC Children in Need/Comic Relief via Getty Images) BBC Children in Need/Comic Relief via Getty Images)
"They’ve all been up there for a few days and although there are very strict procedures with social distancing, they’ve been able to find ways of seeing each other outside.
“It’s obviously been a difficult year for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh seeing the country dealing with the pandemic, so they were all keen to go there to show their support.”
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Also visiting the royal estate in Scotland this weekend were Prince Edward, Sophie Wessex and Princess Anne, it is reported.
And Princess Eugenie is said to have visited Balmoral with husband Jack Brooksbank earlier this month.
It is not known if Prince Andrew has made the trip to Scotland to see his mother.
The Queen and Prince Philip will spend the next few months at their 50,000-acre Scottish estate and their relatives and in-laws will come and stay at different points.
According to her granddaughter Princess Eugenie, the stunning castle is where the Monarch is "the most happy", and she loves spending time with her children and their familes.
Due to social distancing, relatives will stay at separate accommodation rather than sleeping in the Castle itself.
Speaking on ITV's documentary Our Queen at 90, Eugenie said: "It's the most beautiful place on earth. I think Granny is the most happy there, I think she really, really loves the Highlands…walks, picnics, dogs, a lot of dogs, there's always dogs, and people coming in and out all the time.
"Family-wise we're all there, so it's a lovely base for Granny and Grandpa to be - for us to come and see them up there where you just have room to breathe and run."


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Female terrorist who downloaded ISIS bomb making materials back behind bars

A convicted terrorist who was jailed for downloading ISIS bomb making materials is back behind bars .
Jade Campbell obtained a smartphone without telling counter-terror police just days after she was released on probation .
She was first charged with making a bomb hoax in 2016 and jailed the following year for downloading an ISIS magazine and trying to obtain a second passport .
The 29-year-old , from Tooting , south London , was released in November last year , but recalled to prison less than two months later for possessing a smartphone in breach of her probation licence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ mobile numbers and two email accounts without telling police , thereby breaching a counter terrorism order .
A Met Police counter terrorism probe uncovered her actions just days after her release last year .
Officers rearrested her on January 6 on four counts of breaching Part 4 of the Counter Terrorism Act 2008 notification order .
Having been summoned from prison , she pleaded guilty to all four offences at Westminster Magistrates Court in July and was sentenced on Friday to a year behind bars .
Detective Chief Superintendent Alexis Boon , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` Notification orders serve a serious purpose and are an important tool to help keep the public safe from harm .
He added : `` The Met 's counter terrorism investigation established that little more than a week after her release , Campbell had breached the notification order she was subject to .
Less than two months later , following the Met 's investigation , she was recalled to prison for also breaching her probation license . ''
Detectives first arrested Campbell on suspicion of making a bomb hoax on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was dropped , but the judge ordered it to lie on file .
But when officers arrested Campbell , they seized her mobile phone and found that she had downloaded a copy of an ISIS-produced magazine containing articles on encryption , `` What to expect in jihad '' and bomb making instructions .
They arrested her for this offence on November 1 , 2016 , having already arrested her on September 10 , 2016 for applying for a replacement passport when she already had one .

When she was first arrested, Jade Campbell, from Tooting in south London, had downloaded an ISIS-produced magazine with articles on "What to expect in jihad" and bomb-making instructions
A convicted terrorist who was jailed for downloading ISIS bomb making materials is back behind bars.
Jade Campbell obtained a smartphone without telling counter-terror police just days after she was released on probation.
She was first charged with making a bomb hoax in 2016 and jailed the following year for downloading an ISIS magazine and trying to obtain a second passport.
The 29-year-old, from Tooting, south London, was released in November last year, but recalled to prison less than two months later for possessing a smartphone in breach of her probation licence.
She obtained the phone and obtained two mobile numbers and two email accounts without telling police, thereby breaching a counter terrorism order.
Image: PA) PA)
A Met Police counter terrorism probe uncovered her actions just days after her release last year.
Officers rearrested her on January 6 on four counts of breaching Part 4 of the Counter Terrorism Act 2008 notification order.
Having been summoned from prison, she pleaded guilty to all four offences at Westminster Magistrates Court in July and was sentenced on Friday to a year behind bars.
Detective Chief Superintendent Alexis Boon, from the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command, said: "Notification orders serve a serious purpose and are an important tool to help keep the public safe from harm.
He added: "The Met's counter terrorism investigation established that little more than a week after her release, Campbell had breached the notification order she was subject to. Less than two months later, following the Met's investigation, she was recalled to prison for also breaching her probation license."
Detectives first arrested Campbell on suspicion of making a bomb hoax on August 6, 2016.
The charge was dropped, but the judge ordered it to lie on file.
But when officers arrested Campbell, they seized her mobile phone and found that she had downloaded a copy of an ISIS-produced magazine containing articles on encryption, "What to expect in jihad" and bomb making instructions.
They arrested her for this offence on November 1, 2016, having already arrested her on September 10, 2016 for applying for a replacement passport when she already had one.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Mark Labbett and wife Katie had open marriage for 18 months after she cheated

Mark Labbett put his heartache aside for 18 months after catching wife Katie cheat on him with her lover .
But despite his best efforts in looking past the unfaithfulness , The Chase star , 55 , decided an open marriage was not meant to be and subsequently split from Katie .
Katie has been dating senior design engineer Scott Bate , 30 , for more than one and a half years after Mark accidentally discovered the pair 's twisted romance .
The former couple , who share a three-year-old son , have now confirmed the news , with Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never any deceit on Katie 's part but it ’ s got to the point now where I realise it is better for us to go our separate ways and remain friendly . ''
Nurse Katie has now said : `` I just want everyone to know what 's what and that we are all happy . ''
Despite the utter heartbreak after catching his wife with another man , Mark was determined to make their rocky marriage work for the sake of their child .
But with lockdown creating extra pressure for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott again as soon as restrictions eased - forcing Mark to make a decision .
The telly star - who is known as The Beast on the hit quiz show - admitted that the strain from the relationship began having a snowball effect on his mental health .
He added : `` It 's got to the point where I realise it 's better for us to go our separate ways and remain friendly , without the stress factor of living together . ''
But despite his decision to call it quits on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortable for his little boy to be looked after by Scott .
News of Katie 's unfaithfulness first came to light last March .
In fact , the pair had even gone on holiday during their secret romance .
After Mark found out about the sordid affair , he was still willing to save the marriage , but his best efforts were n't enough .
Mark and Katie met on Facebook in 2010 and they got together two years later .
They got engaged the following year and tied the knot at Arundel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: MARK LABBETT SPLITS FROM WIFE KATIE AFTER SHE WAS CAUGHT CHEATING
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: MARK LABBETT SPLITS FROM WIFE KATIE AFTER SHE WAS CAUGHT CHEATING
Katie has been dating senior design engineer Scott Bate, 30, for more than one and a half years after Mark accidentally discovered the pair's twisted romance
Mark Labbett and wife Katie had open marriage for 18 months after she was caught cheating
Mark Labbett put his heartache aside for 18 months after catching wife Katie cheat on him with her lover.
But despite his best efforts in looking past the unfaithfulness, The Chase star, 55, decided an open marriage was not meant to be and subsequently split from Katie.
Katie has been dating senior design engineer Scott Bate, 30, for more than one and a half years after Mark accidentally discovered the pair's twisted romance.
The former couple, who share a three-year-old son, have now confirmed the news, with Mark telling The Sun : "There was never any deceit on Katie's part but it’s got to the point now where I realise it is better for us to go our separate ways and remain friendly."
Image: Brett D. Cove/Splash News) Brett D. Cove/Splash News)
Nurse Katie has now said: "I just want everyone to know what's what and that we are all happy."
Despite the utter heartbreak after catching his wife with another man, Mark was determined to make their rocky marriage work for the sake of their child.
But with lockdown creating extra pressure for the pair, Katie began seeing lover Scott again as soon as restrictions eased - forcing Mark to make a decision.
The telly star - who is known as The Beast on the hit quiz show - admitted that the strain from the relationship began having a snowball effect on his mental health.
He added: "It's got to the point where I realise it's better for us to go our separate ways and remain friendly, without the stress factor of living together."
But despite his decision to call it quits on his marriage to Katie, Mark is comfortable for his little boy to be looked after by Scott.
News of Katie's unfaithfulness first came to light last March.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
In fact, the pair had even gone on holiday during their secret romance.
After Mark found out about the sordid affair, he was still willing to save the marriage, but his best efforts weren't enough.
Mark and Katie met on Facebook in 2010 and they got together two years later.
They got engaged the following year and tied the knot at Arundel Cathedral in West Sussex 12 months later.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Boy critical after 'worst case of suspected child beating that made medic sob'

A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured in what a doctor described as the `` worst case of suspected child @ @ @ @ @ in his career .
A couple have been arrested and charged after an alleged domestic @ @ @ @ @ in Sydney , Australia .
Emergency services were called to a property in Cabramatta on @ @ @ @ @ the injured child .
The boy was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ Children ’ s Hospital at Westmead Adam Fowler tweeted this morning : `` One admission @ @ @ @ @ case of suspected child beating I 've ever seen in my professional career .
`` @ @ @ @ @ sob whilst examining .
`` I ca n't even right now ... '' A man @ @ @ @ @ , 31 , said to be known to the child , were arrested and taken @ @ @ @ @ The man has been charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily @ @ @ @ @ has been charged with putting a child in danger of serious injury .

A couple have been arrested and charged after an alleged domestic assault involving a wooden spoon in Sydney, Australia, as the child remains in a critical condition in hospital
Boy, 5, critical after 'worst case of suspected child beating that made doctor sob'
A five-year-old boy has been seriously injured in what a doctor described as the "worst case of suspected child beating" he'd seen in his career.
A couple have been arrested and charged after an alleged domestic assault involving a wooden spoon in Sydney, Australia.
Emergency services were called to a property in Cabramatta on Friday night where officers found the injured child.
The boy was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital.
He sadly remains in a critical condition, News.com.au reports.
Paediatric Neurosurgeon at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead Adam Fowler tweeted this morning: "One admission overnight.
"The worst case of suspected child beating I've ever seen in my professional career.
"One that made me physically sob whilst examining.
"I can't even right now..."
A man aged 20 and a woman, 31, said to be known to the child, were arrested and taken to separate police stations.
The man has been charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Meanwhile the woman has been charged with putting a child in danger of serious injury.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Nemanja Matic warns Man Utd have 'no excuses' not to launch title challenge

Nemanja Matic has warned that there are no excuses if Manchester United fail to mount a title bid this season .
Matic , 32 , the Serbian midfielder who lifted the Premier League twice in his time at Chelsea , believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men must challenge Liverpool 's dominance at the top of the table .
United finished third last season to return to the Champions League , but the message from inside the dressing room is that the team must improve .
Matic said : “ From the next season there is no excuse .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to fight for the title because I felt that this year we dropped some points too easy .
“ We allowed Liverpool to win , I don ’ t know , ten games before the season finished .
“ They won the league , so we can not allow that .
We need to fight to the end .
“ We have to play with more confidence , with more responsibility.
” Matic seemed on his way out at Old Trafford before Solskjaer urged the club to hand him a new deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Podcast , he added : “ My personal target is to win the league with United - and I am sure that everyone wants to do the same .
“ We have to promise our supporters that we will do our best - exactly what we have done after corona when we started to play again .
Can Man Utd really challenge for the title next season ?
Have your say below .
“ That ’ s United .
We have to win five , six consecutive games then you can drop some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that run .
“ Like that we can win the league .
“ In the beginning of the season we were not stable , we won one or two games then we lost and we drew .
“ Proper United is exactly what we did after corona and I hope we can continue like that next season.
” ***You can listen to the rest of the interview from Monday evening here

FANS RETURN TO FOOTBALL AT THE AMEX STADIUM AS BRIGHTON TOOK ON CHELSEA
FANS RETURN TO FOOTBALL AT THE AMEX STADIUM AS BRIGHTON TOOK ON CHELSEA
The Red Devils finished third last season despite a poor start to the campaign and they will hoping they can improve even further in the upcoming season
Nemanja Matic warns Man Utd have 'no excuses' not to launch title challenge
Nemanja Matic has warned that there are no excuses if Manchester United fail to mount a title bid this season.
Matic, 32, the Serbian midfielder who lifted the Premier League twice in his time at Chelsea, believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men must challenge Liverpool's dominance at the top of the table.
United finished third last season to return to the Champions League, but the message from inside the dressing room is that the team must improve.
Matic said: “From the next season there is no excuse.
“We have to go with everything. We have to fight for the title because I felt that this year we dropped some points too easy.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
“We allowed Liverpool to win, I don’t know, ten games before the season finished.
“They won the league, so we cannot allow that. We need to fight to the end.
“We have to play with more confidence, with more responsibility.”
Matic seemed on his way out at Old Trafford before Solskjaer urged the club to hand him a new deal.
He signed a three-year contract last month.
In an interview with the United Podcast, he added: “My personal target is to win the league with United - and I am sure that everyone wants to do the same.
“We have to promise our supporters that we will do our best - exactly what we have done after corona when we started to play again.
Can Man Utd really challenge for the title next season? Have your say below.
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“That’s United. We have to win five, six consecutive games then you can drop some points, then again you have to do that run.
“Like that we can win the league.
“In the beginning of the season we were not stable, we won one or two games then we lost and we drew.
“Proper United is exactly what we did after corona and I hope we can continue like that next season.”
***You can listen to the rest of the interview from Monday evening here


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Barcelona believe Lionel Messi is set for Man City as they eye £250m compromise

Barcelona are desperately trying to broker a £250million compromise with Manchester City over Lionel Messi .
With City 's lawyers now examining the clause in Messi 's contract that gives them hope they can sign the Argentine for free , beleaguered Barca bosses hope that the Blues will agree to a players-plus-cash deal rather than take a £630million gamble in court .
Sunday Mirror Sport understands that both clubs believe Messi is bound for the Etihad .
And that the only detail that remains is whether Messi signs for City with Barcelona 's blessing - or the terms of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided by either FIFA or the Court of Arbitration for Sport .
Messi has told the Catalan giants that he is leaving the Nou Camp – and he wants to link up again with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad .
After a decade of trying to lure the 33-year-old to Manchester , the Blues believe they have finally got their man .
New Barca boss Ronald Koeman has told friends in Holland he is already planning for life without the world 's No 1 player .
Koeman 's hopes of brokering a deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva move to the Nou Camp as makeweights has already been knocked back by City .
There are players who Guardiola would be prepared to sacrifice – including John Stones , Nicolas Otamendi , Benjamin Mendy , Joao Cancelo , Oleksandr Zinchenko and Angelino .
It is yet to be seen whether any of those names would be acceptable to Koeman - although Barcelona do want young City defender Eric Garcia following his decision to reject a new contract .
Barcelona are hoping to also bank at least £120million in cash to enable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Koeman are former Barca team-mates and remain close friends .
The pair regularly met for dinner when the Dutchman was in charge of Everton .
Guardiola has been spending a few days in Barcelona ahead of returning to oversee pre-season training .
It 's believed he has spoken to both Messi and Koeman about the player 's stand-off with Nou Camp president Josep Maria Bartomeu .
Messi continues to insist he is free after triggering a clause in his contract .
Barcelona claim the arrangement expired on June 10 and can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi is arguing that he is within his rights to inform the club of his intention to leave because the season was extended by the coronavirus crisis .
City 's legal team are now on the case – but Bartomeu appeared to confirm Messi 's claim during a television interview last year .
Bartomeu said : “ Messi has a contract that he signed two years ago which allows him to leave Barca before the start of the 2020-21 season .
“ He can either leave football or go somewhere else .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have earned it .
In another revealing twist to the tale , Bartomeu has now sacked Barcelona 's legal team at the Cuatrecasas law firm after discovering they had also advised Messi that he is within his rights to quit the club .
It has been reported in Argentina that Messi 's father .
Jorge , will arrive in Spain on Sunday in a bid to resolve the situation and secure Messi 's departure to City .
Messi has informed Barcelona that he will NOT be reporting to the club for Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars Neymar and Angel Di Maria have tried to persuade Messi to join them – and the French club have even offered to beat the wage package City have tabled .
Juventus and Inter Milan both want to take the forward to Italy .
But it now seems a question of when the 'Welcome to Manchester ' posters will be put up for Messi .

EXCLUSIVE Barcelona and Manchester City both believe Lionel Messi is set for the Premier League with the Catalan club eyeing a compromise worth £250million
Barcelona believe Lionel Messi is set for Man City as they eye £250m transfer compromise
Barcelona are desperately trying to broker a £250million compromise with Manchester City over Lionel Messi.
With City's lawyers now examining the clause in Messi's contract that gives them hope they can sign the Argentine for free, beleaguered Barca bosses hope that the Blues will agree to a players-plus-cash deal rather than take a £630million gamble in court.
Sunday Mirror Sport understands that both clubs believe Messi is bound for the Etihad.
And that the only detail that remains is whether Messi signs for City with Barcelona's blessing - or the terms of the most controversial transfer in football history are decided by either FIFA or the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Messi has told the Catalan giants that he is leaving the Nou Camp – and he wants to link up again with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.
After a decade of trying to lure the 33-year-old to Manchester, the Blues believe they have finally got their man.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
New Barca boss Ronald Koeman has told friends in Holland he is already planning for life without the world's No 1 player.
Koeman's hopes of brokering a deal that would see Gabriel Jesus and Bernardo Silva move to the Nou Camp as makeweights has already been knocked back by City.
There are players who Guardiola would be prepared to sacrifice – including John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi, Benjamin Mendy, Joao Cancelo, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Angelino.
It is yet to be seen whether any of those names would be acceptable to Koeman - although Barcelona do want young City defender Eric Garcia following his decision to reject a new contract.
Barcelona are hoping to also bank at least £120million in cash to enable Koeman to begin his rebuild.
Guardiola and Koeman are former Barca team-mates and remain close friends.
The pair regularly met for dinner when the Dutchman was in charge of Everton.
Guardiola has been spending a few days in Barcelona ahead of returning to oversee pre-season training.
It's believed he has spoken to both Messi and Koeman about the player's stand-off with Nou Camp president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Messi continues to insist he is free after triggering a clause in his contract.
Barcelona claim the arrangement expired on June 10 and cannot be revisited until next summer.
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But Messi is arguing that he is within his rights to inform the club of his intention to leave because the season was extended by the coronavirus crisis.
City's legal team are now on the case – but Bartomeu appeared to confirm Messi's claim during a television interview last year.
Bartomeu said: “Messi has a contract that he signed two years ago which allows him to leave Barca before the start of the 2020-21 season.
“He can either leave football or go somewhere else.
“Players like him have that freedom because they have earned it.
“They can decide their future.”
In another revealing twist to the tale, Bartomeu has now sacked Barcelona's legal team at the Cuatrecasas law firm after discovering they had also advised Messi that he is within his rights to quit the club.
It has been reported in Argentina that Messi's father. Jorge, will arrive in Spain on Sunday in a bid to resolve the situation and secure Messi's departure to City.
Messi has informed Barcelona that he will NOT be reporting to the club for Covid-19 testing on Sunday.
Paris St Germain stars Neymar and Angel Di Maria have tried to persuade Messi to join them – and the French club have even offered to beat the wage package City have tabled.
Juventus and Inter Milan both want to take the forward to Italy.
But it now seems a question of when the 'Welcome to Manchester' posters will be put up for Messi.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Man City closing in on Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola double deal

Manchester City are closing in on a Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola double whammy .
The Blues believe they are on the brink of prising Argentine superstar Messi away from Barcelona after the six-time Ballon d'Or winner made it clear he is not backing down from his bid to quit the Nou Camp .
And City bosses know the arrival of the 33-year-old forward will secure the future of boss Guardiola for another three years .
New Barca coach Ronald Koeman is already planning for life without Messi .
And Nou Camp chiefs are hoping to agree a £250million players-plus-cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court in an attempt to get the Etihad club to pay the player 's £630million get-out clause in full .
Messi has other huge offers from Paris St Germain and Inter Milan , while Juventus have also entered the bidding at the 11th hour .
But it is telling that the Argentine wanted assurances from Guardiola that his former Barcelona boss would not be leaving Manchester at the end of the coming season .
The 49-year-old Catalan is about to embark on his fifth season as City boss and his contract expires next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved back to Barcelona a year ago with the couple 's youngest daughter so she could spend more time working in her fashion business .
City have been on a charm offensive to secure Guardiola 's future beyond 2021 for the past year – and Messi 's arrival will seal the deal .

EXCLUSIVE Man City are close to signing Lionel Messi and tying down manager Pep Guardiola to a new contract in a stunning double deal as the Argentinian eyes a Barcelona transfer exit
Manchester City are closing in on a Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola double whammy.
The Blues believe they are on the brink of prising Argentine superstar Messi away from Barcelona after the six-time Ballon d'Or winner made it clear he is not backing down from his bid to quit the Nou Camp.
And City bosses know the arrival of the 33-year-old forward will secure the future of boss Guardiola for another three years.
New Barca coach Ronald Koeman is already planning for life without Messi.
And Nou Camp chiefs are hoping to agree a £250million players-plus-cash deal with City rather than go to court in an attempt to get the Etihad club to pay the player's £630million get-out clause in full.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Messi has other huge offers from Paris St Germain and Inter Milan, while Juventus have also entered the bidding at the 11th hour.
But it is telling that the Argentine wanted assurances from Guardiola that his former Barcelona boss would not be leaving Manchester at the end of the coming season.
The 49-year-old Catalan is about to embark on his fifth season as City boss and his contract expires next summer.
His wife, Cristina, moved back to Barcelona a year ago with the couple's youngest daughter so she could spend more time working in her fashion business.
City have been on a charm offensive to secure Guardiola's future beyond 2021 for the past year – and Messi's arrival will seal the deal.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Kevin De Bruyne's new Man City contract put on hold after agent arrested

Manchester City 's bid to secure Kevin De Bruyne to a new £350,000-a-week contract has been put on hold following the arrest of the midfielder ’ s agent .
De Bruyne ’ s long-term adviser Patrick De Koster is being held by Belgian police after the midfielder asked them to investigate a number of discrepancies in his finances involving millions of pounds .
And that has hit City ’ s hopes of sealing an agreement to keep the 29-year-old for the peak years of his career in the coming weeks .
De Bruyne , a £55million capture from Wolfsburg five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City ’ s new captain following David Silva ’ s departure .
The Blues wanted to also reward him for a season which saw him equal Thierry Henry ’ s Premier League record of 20 assists .
That plan will now be put on ice – although De Bruyne still has three years left on his current £300,000-a-week deal .
De Bruyne has been represented by De Koster for the past 14 years and the agent is considered to be part of the family .
De Koster , whose company J & S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Belgium towns of Vlezenbeek and Knokke as well as Senegal , was lifted from his bed during a dawn raid on his home by police and fraud officials on Thursday .
He is being held in prison and is scheduled to face magistrates on Wednesday .
It has since been revealed that the authorities acted following a complaint made by De Bruyne and his father Herwig .
The midfielder ’ s £55m move from Wolfsburg to City in 2015 is being scrutinised .
It is understood that De Bruyne discovered de Koster has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been included in official documentation and that huge sums could not be accounted for .
It has also been alleged that some of the cash found its way to the tax haven of Liechtenstein .
De Koster ’ s arrest will come as a huge blow to De Bruyne , with his wife about to give birth to their third child .
The player ’ s parents regularly went on holiday with the agent and they travelled to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil together .
De Koster is being held under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Claise , the Brussels-based investigating judge who recently laid corruption charges against agent Christophe Henrotay .

EXCLUSIVE Kevin De Bruyne's agent has been arrested in Belgium leading to talks over his £350,000-a-week contract extension at Man City being put on hold
Manchester City's bid to secure Kevin De Bruyne to a new £350,000-a-week contract has been put on hold following the arrest of the midfielder’s agent.
De Bruyne’s long-term adviser Patrick De Koster is being held by Belgian police after the midfielder asked them to investigate a number of discrepancies in his finances involving millions of pounds.
And that has hit City’s hopes of sealing an agreement to keep the 29-year-old for the peak years of his career in the coming weeks.
De Bruyne, a £55million capture from Wolfsburg five years ago, is set to become City’s new captain following David Silva’s departure.
The Blues wanted to also reward him for a season which saw him equal Thierry Henry’s Premier League record of 20 assists.
That plan will now be put on ice – although De Bruyne still has three years left on his current £300,000-a-week deal.
De Bruyne has been represented by De Koster for the past 14 years and the agent is considered to be part of the family.
De Koster, whose company J & S International Football Management has offices in the Belgium towns of Vlezenbeek and Knokke as well as Senegal, was lifted from his bed during a dawn raid on his home by police and fraud officials on Thursday.
He is being held in prison and is scheduled to face magistrates on Wednesday.
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It has since been revealed that the authorities acted following a complaint made by De Bruyne and his father Herwig.
The midfielder’s £55m move from Wolfsburg to City in 2015 is being scrutinised.
It is understood that De Bruyne discovered de Koster has been transfering money through streams that had not been included in official documentation and that huge sums could not be accounted for.
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It has also been alleged that some of the cash found its way to the tax haven of Liechtenstein.
De Koster’s arrest will come as a huge blow to De Bruyne, with his wife about to give birth to their third child.
The player’s parents regularly went on holiday with the agent and they travelled to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil together.
De Koster is being held under a warrant issued by fraud specialist Michel Claise, the Brussels-based investigating judge who recently laid corruption charges against agent Christophe Henrotay.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Man City's Lionel Messi transfer links raise alarm bells amongst rivals and UEFA

Manchester City 's links to a mega-money Lionel Messi transfer has already sounded alarm bells in rival Premier League boardrooms and at Uefa .
And it 's believed there has already been informal dialogue between some of City 's opponents who are watching the Messi saga closely as his proposed exit from Barcelona gathers pace .
It 's just 48 days since City were cleared by the Swiss Court of Arbitration over charges they breached Financial Fair Play regulations .
And although City have so far refused to show their hand over bringing Messi to English football , some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola is urging his paymasters to make a deal happen for the Barcelona star .
Arsenal , Liverpool , Manchester United and Tottenham are believed to have been among clubs backing Uefa 's pursuit of City for breaking FFP rules .
And it 's understood they are keeping an eye on developments with Uefa – stung by City 's CAS victory – also certain to forensically scrutinise the figures if Messi agrees a deal to join Guardiola in Manchester .
Kop boss Jurgen Klopp has already revealed newly crowned champions Liverpool wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying : “ The numbers are absolutely not for us.
” That 's a message being privately repeated in other top six boardrooms in the Premier League – with some surprised that City could potentially be in conflict with Uefa again .
City have already spent £80 million in preparation for the new season signing Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and Valencia 's Spanish winger Ferran Torres as well as a couple of talented youngsters for the future .
But that outlay would be dwarfed by a deal for Messi who 's wages along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's on top of any signing on fees if City could manage to negotiate a transfer fee for the Argentinian rated as the best player in the world over the last decade .
Messi is reported to have an eye-watering £628million buy-out clause in his contract although the South American star and his advisors claim because of the extended season it 's not valid .
It 's predicted Messi 's departure from the Nou Camp will be acrimonious if the two parties ca n't reach a sensible agreement for the super-star to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional life at Barcelona .
Reports in Spain say Barcelona 's hiearchy , shocked at Messi 's determination to leave , will dig in their heels for a hefty transfer fee of £200 million if the buy-out clause is deemed inoperative .
Those mind-boggling figures have scared off the blues Premier League rivals who ca n't match the enormous wealth of multi-billionaire City owner Sheikh Mansour .
But they are privately vowing to maintain a watching brief on the saga with some clubs still surprised and shocked that City were cleared of FFP @ @ @ @

EXCLUSIVE Man City's rivals are watching closely as they look to fund a mega-money Lionel Messi transfer having only recently been cleared of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations
Manchester City's links to a mega-money Lionel Messi transfer has already sounded alarm bells in rival Premier League boardrooms and at Uefa.
And it's believed there has already been informal dialogue between some of City's opponents who are watching the Messi saga closely as his proposed exit from Barcelona gathers pace.
It's just 48 days since City were cleared by the Swiss Court of Arbitration over charges they breached Financial Fair Play regulations.
And although City have so far refused to show their hand over bringing Messi to English football, some of their rivals are in no doubt Pep Guardiola is urging his paymasters to make a deal happen for the Barcelona star.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are believed to have been among clubs backing Uefa's pursuit of City for breaking FFP rules.
And it's understood they are keeping an eye on developments with Uefa – stung by City's CAS victory – also certain to forensically scrutinise the figures if Messi agrees a deal to join Guardiola in Manchester.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Kop boss Jurgen Klopp has already revealed newly crowned champions Liverpool won't be entering the race to sign Messi saying : “The numbers are absolutely not for us.”
That's a message being privately repeated in other top six boardrooms in the Premier League – with some surprised that City could potentially be in conflict with Uefa again.
City have already spent £80 million in preparation for the new season signing Nathan Ake from Bournemouth and Valencia's Spanish winger Ferran Torres as well as a couple of talented youngsters for the future.
But that outlay would be dwarfed by a deal for Messi who's wages along could top £100million A YEAR.
Image: UEFA via Getty Images) UEFA via Getty Images)
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That's on top of any signing on fees if City could manage to negotiate a transfer fee for the Argentinian rated as the best player in the world over the last decade.
Messi is reported to have an eye-watering £628million buy-out clause in his contract although the South American star and his advisors claim because of the extended season it's not valid.
It's predicted Messi's departure from the Nou Camp will be acrimonious if the two parties can't reach a sensible agreement for the super-star to leave his spiritual home after playing all his professional life at Barcelona.
Reports in Spain say Barcelona's hiearchy, shocked at Messi's determination to leave, will dig in their heels for a hefty transfer fee of £200 million if the buy-out clause is deemed inoperative.
Those mind-boggling figures have scared off the blues Premier League rivals who can't match the enormous wealth of multi-billionaire City owner Sheikh Mansour.
But they are privately vowing to maintain a watching brief on the saga with some clubs still surprised and shocked that City were cleared of FFP breaches by CAS.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Ancelotti eyes Man Utd transfer swoop to challenge Pickford as Everton No.1

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is interested in bringing Manchester United ’ s Argentinian international keeper Sergio Romero to Goodison Park .
The Italian wants to put pressure on Jordan Pickford , the England man having failed to impress Ancelotti last season .
Pickford made a number of expensive mistakes and Ancelotti feels that competition for places will help sharpen him up .
Romero has become frustrated at Old Trafford having been used sparingly , usually in cup ties , during his five years with the club .
But he is still Argentina ’ s number one having amassed 96 caps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following Dean Henderson ’ s decision to also fight for David De Gea ’ s number one position following two seasons on loan at Sheffield United .
Newly promoted Leeds United are also monitoring Romero ’ s situation as they contemplate life in the Premier League .
Although Romero has never let Manchester United down when handed an opportunity manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared to listen to offers .
Ancelotti is anxious to make a breakthrough in the transfer market and is in advanced talks with Real Madrid over Columbian playmaker James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest transfer news straight into your inbox !
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Juventus are keen are taking Goodison striking flop Moise Kean back to Turin but only if Everton take a hit on the £25 million they invested in the 20-year-old .
They are also prepared to include former Arsenal star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Newcastle United in any deal .
New Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo has told the Wales international he is not in his plans for the new season .

MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT OLD TRAFFORD?
MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT OLD TRAFFORD?
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EXCLUSIVE Carlo Ancelotti wants to put pressure on Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford by adding Man Utd stopper Sergio Romero to his squad at Goodison Park this transfer window
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is interested in bringing Manchester United’s Argentinian international keeper Sergio Romero to Goodison Park.
The Italian wants to put pressure on Jordan Pickford, the England man having failed to impress Ancelotti last season.
Pickford made a number of expensive mistakes and Ancelotti feels that competition for places will help sharpen him up.
Romero has become frustrated at Old Trafford having been used sparingly, usually in cup ties, during his five years with the club.
But he is still Argentina’s number one having amassed 96 caps and is now looking for a move following Dean Henderson’s decision to also fight for David De Gea’s number one position following two seasons on loan at Sheffield United.
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Newly promoted Leeds United are also monitoring Romero’s situation as they contemplate life in the Premier League.
Although Romero has never let Manchester United down when handed an opportunity manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared to listen to offers.
Ancelotti is anxious to make a breakthrough in the transfer market and is in advanced talks with Real Madrid over Columbian playmaker James Rodriguez and Napoli midfielder Allan.
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Juventus are keen are taking Goodison striking flop Moise Kean back to Turin but only if Everton take a hit on the £25 million they invested in the 20-year-old.
They are also prepared to include former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey who has attracted the interest of Newcastle United in any deal.
New Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo has told the Wales international he is not in his plans for the new season.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Nuno Espirito Santo stalling on new Wolves contract due to transfer concerns

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is stalling on signing a new contract due to worries over his transfer funds .
The Portuguese who is desperate to kick on after two consecutive seventh place finishes knows that will entail some lavish spending .
But the popular Molinuex chief is aware that the club ’ s owners are tightening the purse strings and are prepared to wheel and deal .
It ’ s why he is holding back on agreeing a new three year deal – his current one has less than 12 months to run – concerned that he will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His mood hasn ’ t improved following the encouragement Spurs received in their pursuit of adventurous full back Matt Doherty .
He saw the Republic of Ireland international as an integral part of his squad but Tottenham have cliched a deal worth around £15 million .
It ’ s the sacrifice the Wolves hierarchy are prepared to make to harden their interest in £20 million rated Arsenal player Ainsley Maitland-Niles .
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And as revealed by Sunday Mirror/Sunday People Sport the club will allow fans favourite Adama Traore to leave if a bid in the region of £40 million is received .
Nuno wants Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez who has a £27 million release clause but he is unhappy that Wolves owners Fosun International are insisting the books are balanced .
That , he believes , could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him with doubts about his long term future at the club .

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EXCLUSIVE Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo is yet to commit his future to the Molineux club as he ponders concerns over a lack of transfer funds being made available
Nuno Espirito Santo stalling on new Wolves contract due to transfer concerns
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is stalling on signing a new contract due to worries over his transfer funds.
The Portuguese who is desperate to kick on after two consecutive seventh place finishes knows that will entail some lavish spending.
But the popular Molinuex chief is aware that the club’s owners are tightening the purse strings and are prepared to wheel and deal.
It’s why he is holding back on agreeing a new three year deal – his current one has less than 12 months to run – concerned that he will not be able to bring in suitable reinforcements.
His mood hasn’t improved following the encouragement Spurs received in their pursuit of adventurous full back Matt Doherty.
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He saw the Republic of Ireland international as an integral part of his squad but Tottenham have cliched a deal worth around £15 million.
It’s the sacrifice the Wolves hierarchy are prepared to make to harden their interest in £20 million rated Arsenal player Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
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And as revealed by Sunday Mirror/Sunday People Sport the club will allow fans favourite Adama Traore to leave if a bid in the region of £40 million is received.
Nuno wants Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez who has a £27 million release clause but he is unhappy that Wolves owners Fosun International are insisting the books are balanced.
That, he believes, could halt the club’s progress leaving him with doubts about his long term future at the club.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Kate Middleton's 'roller coaster of emotions' at Brits' Covid-19 crisis photos

The Duchess of Cambridge has told how she experienced a “ roller coaster of emotions ” looking at tens of thousands of photographs of Brits living through the coronavirus crisis .
Accomplished amateur snapper Kate devised the competition for people to share their own pictures capturing the nation ’ s mood and feelings during the Covid-19 pandemic .
Now the final 100 have been chosen by the Duchess and a special panel of judges from an astonishing 31,598 entries .
Kate launched the six week event titled ‘ Hold Still ’ in May , as part of her role as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with submissions asked to represent the three core themes - Helpers and Heroes ; Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness .
She said : `` I particularly felt really strongly that I wanted to try and create a portrait of the nation that sort of captures the fears and the hopes and the feelings of the nation and this really extraordinary time , as a record I suppose for years to come .
`` I ’ ve been so overwhelmed by the public ’ s response .
`` The quality of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poignancy and the stories behind the images I think have been equally moving as well .
`` So I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has entered and taken part . ''
To celebrate the announcement on Sunday the Duchess chose three striking images from the final 100 , as an example of how the country coped under lockdown .
The finalists ’ pictures will feature in a gallery without walls – a one of a kind digital exhibition – which will launch on Monday , September 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cities across the UK will also feature later this year .
The first of Kate ’ s chosen images was submitted by Hassan Akkad , who signed up to work as a cleaner in a Covid-19 ward at his local hospital in north London .
Capturing his colleague and ward host Gimba , he wrote : `` Within days , Gimba , our ward host , called me ‘ my son ’ .
“ On the day the photograph was taken , Gimba had received the terrible news from Nigeria that her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushed to hospital .
`` Gimba cried all day and was heartbroken that she couldn ’ t fly home to see her mother and look after her because of travel restrictions during the pandemic .
`` She declined to take any time off , saying : ' I have to feed my patients ’ .
`` I took this photo while Gimba was having lunch in the staff room , after having prepared meals for all eighteen COVID-19 patients in our ward .
She was having chicken and rice.
” A second striking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ shows the Rev Tim Hayward at his church in Bunbury , with photographs or parishioners adorning the pews due to lockdown restrictions .
He said : “ When it was announced church buildings were to be closed to the public to reduce the transmission of the virus , I wanted to assure our community that although we couldn ’ t gather physically , their photos in church were a symbol that they and their loved ones were still very much in our thoughts and prayers.
” A final image selected by Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his partner and their son is titled ‘ We 're really lucky to have a garden ’ .
He said : “ The weekend is here , lockdown continues and Bernadette and Francis enjoy the garden .
“ One Friday , as I finished emailing at the kitchen table , my wife had taken a chair and a drink outside to enjoy the evening sun .
“ We were doing our best , like the rest of the country , with work , childcare and news of daily death tolls .
“ Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plants , much to our initial amusement and then slight frustration.
” Praising the quality of the images throughout the competition , Director of the National Portrait Gallery , Nicholas Cullinan , said : “ 31,598 submissions is just extraordinary .
“ And then just beyond the numbers of submissions I think just the extraordinary nature of the images , both uplifting and some very sad , I think it ’ s been a really difficult thing to select them because there are so many extraordinary images , so I think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Fellow judge BAFTA nominated award-winning writer , international poet , Lemn Sissay MBE , said : `` I did n't expect the judging process to be so emotional .
“ As I studied the portraits in this most public crisis I was drawn into the most private moments .
“ A nation through portraiture .
Intimacy and inspiration , bravery and hope , determination and love and loss and laughter ... “ We have been in this together and in these portraits of private struggles and victories , the quiet moments , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera forever in Hold Still .
“ It made me proud to be British .
It made me proud of my fellow citizen .
“ It made me remember who we are and what we have been through .
I did n't really know until now . ''
Ruth May , Chief Nursing Officer for England , said : “ These photos offer us a peek into how the general public has felt and dealt with the impact of the virus at a personal level .
A very moving insight into the extraordinary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together as a nation.
” Award winning photographer Maryam Wahid , who also sat on the judging panel , said : `` It has been a phenomenal opportunity to be a judge for Hold Still .
“ A lot of things have happened during the coronavirus lockdown and to see the emotions and experiences of people have been extraordinary .
“ I am so overwhelmed by the heroic work done during this time by the NHS , volunteers and essential workers .
The lockdown has affected all of our lives and we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ For me , every single image submitted has a narrative and is a valuable photograph .
“ All of the images taken in this time are evidence of how lifestyle , celebrations , relationships , birth , death and religious festivities drastically changed during the coronavirus pandemic in Britain . ''

The Duchess of Cambridge, an amateur snapper herself, asked people to send her pictures of their experiences during the pandemic - and received thousands of powerful entries
The Duchess of Cambridge has told how she experienced a “roller coaster of emotions” looking at tens of thousands of photographs of Brits living through the coronavirus crisis.
Accomplished amateur snapper Kate devised the competition for people to share their own pictures capturing the nation’s mood and feelings during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Now the final 100 have been chosen by the Duchess and a special panel of judges from an astonishing 31,598 entries.
Kate launched the six week event titled ‘Hold Still’ in May, as part of her role as patron of the National Portrait Gallery, with submissions asked to represent the three core themes - Helpers and Heroes; Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness.
She said: "I particularly felt really strongly that I wanted to try and create a portrait of the nation that sort of captures the fears and the hopes and the feelings of the nation and this really extraordinary time, as a record I suppose for years to come.
"I’ve been so overwhelmed by the public’s response.
"The quality of the images has been extraordinary really and the poignancy and the stories behind the images I think have been equally moving as well.
"So I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has entered and taken part."
To celebrate the announcement on Sunday the Duchess chose three striking images from the final 100, as an example of how the country coped under lockdown.
The finalists’ pictures will feature in a gallery without walls – a one of a kind digital exhibition – which will launch on Monday, September 14.
A physical exhibition staged in towns and cities across the UK will also feature later this year.
The first of Kate’s chosen images was submitted by Hassan Akkad, who signed up to work as a cleaner in a Covid-19 ward at his local hospital in north London.
Capturing his colleague and ward host Gimba, he wrote: "Within days, Gimba, our ward host, called me ‘my son’.
“On the day the photograph was taken, Gimba had received the terrible news from Nigeria that her mother had fallen ill and had been rushed to hospital.
"Gimba cried all day and was heartbroken that she couldn’t fly home to see her mother and look after her because of travel restrictions during the pandemic.
"She declined to take any time off, saying: 'I have to feed my patients’.
"I took this photo while Gimba was having lunch in the staff room, after having prepared meals for all eighteen COVID-19 patients in our ward. She was having chicken and rice.”
A second striking image titled ‘Prayers for our community’ shows the Rev Tim Hayward at his church in Bunbury, with photographs or parishioners adorning the pews due to lockdown restrictions.
He said: “When it was announced church buildings were to be closed to the public to reduce the transmission of the virus, I wanted to assure our community that although we couldn’t gather physically, their photos in church were a symbol that they and their loved ones were still very much in our thoughts and prayers.”
A final image selected by Kate, sent in by Robert Coyle of his partner and their son is titled ‘We're really lucky to have a garden’.
He said: “The weekend is here, lockdown continues and Bernadette and Francis enjoy the garden.
“One Friday, as I finished emailing at the kitchen table, my wife had taken a chair and a drink outside to enjoy the evening sun.
“We were doing our best, like the rest of the country, with work, childcare and news of daily death tolls.
“Our son had taken to relieving himself on the plants, much to our initial amusement and then slight frustration.”
Praising the quality of the images throughout the competition, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, Nicholas Cullinan, said: “31,598 submissions is just extraordinary.
“And then just beyond the numbers of submissions I think just the extraordinary nature of the images, both uplifting and some very sad, I think it’s been a really difficult thing to select them because there are so many extraordinary images, so I think we’ve all been through that process.”
Fellow judge BAFTA nominated award-winning writer, international poet, Lemn Sissay MBE, said: "I didn't expect the judging process to be so emotional.
“As I studied the portraits in this most public crisis I was drawn into the most private moments.
“A nation through portraiture. Intimacy and inspiration, bravery and hope, determination and love and loss and laughter...
“We have been in this together and in these portraits of private struggles and victories, the quiet moments, the tears and laughter are caught on camera forever in Hold Still.
“It made me proud to be British. It made me proud of my fellow citizen.
“It made me remember who we are and what we have been through. I didn't really know until now."
Image: PA) PA)
Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, said: “These photos offer us a peek into how the general public has felt and dealt with the impact of the virus at a personal level.
A very moving insight into the extraordinary stoicism and solidarity that has brought us together as a nation.”
Award winning photographer Maryam Wahid, who also sat on the judging panel, said: "It has been a phenomenal opportunity to be a judge for Hold Still.
“A lot of things have happened during the coronavirus lockdown and to see the emotions and experiences of people have been extraordinary.
“I am so overwhelmed by the heroic work done during this time by the NHS, volunteers and essential workers. The lockdown has affected all of our lives and we will have our own experiences of it.
“For me, every single image submitted has a narrative and is a valuable photograph.
“All of the images taken in this time are evidence of how lifestyle, celebrations, relationships, birth, death and religious festivities drastically changed during the coronavirus pandemic in Britain."


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--August Bank Holiday opening hours for McDonald's, Nando's, Burger King and more

If you find yourself craving your favourite fast-food fix during the extra day off this weekend but are n't sure of the opening times for your nearest restaurant , fear not .
Over the past few months , Major chains including McDonald 's and KFC have opened stores across the UK for for dine-in .
The majority of restaurants are now operating under strict social distancing measured in line with government restrictions to keep staff and customers safe .
Those who are planning to eat in at their nearest fast-food outlet will be pleased to hear that many restaurants will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Help Out offer on Bank Holiday Monday .
The scheme , which is due to end on August 31st , allows diners to get 50 % off their bill between Mondays and Wednesdays .
Despite it being a Bank Holiday next Monday the offer will still apply .
Below are the opening hours of popular fast food chains over the August Bank Holiday Monday .
McDonald 's usually runs a normal service on bank holidays , but it 's best to check your local store 's hours to avoid disappointment .
Selected restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most drive-thrus will remain open and orders can also be placed on JustEat .
The fast food giant will also continue to run the Eat Out to Help Out offer in stores across the UK .
Monday August 31 : Some stores open from 7am to 10pm , but most are open 24 hours .
Find the opening times for every outlet on the chain 's restaurant locator .
Nando 's has reopened a number of restaurants to the public , whilst offering a delivery service via Deliveroo in selected UK locations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme this month .
Monday August 31 : Some restaurants will be open from midday to 9pm , You can find out more details about your local branch by using the restaurant finder tool .
KFC has reopened several restaurants across the UK for dine-in once again , but social distancing rules are in place .
The fast food giant has been offering 50 % off between Mondays and Wednesdays all month as part of the Eat Out to Help Out offer .
Delivery orders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deliveroo or Just Eat .
Monday August 31 : Most restaurants are open between 10am and 11pm .
To find out specific details of your nearest branch , use the store finder here .
Burger King fans will be able to get their fast-food fix on Bank Holiday Monday , with restaurants open for both dine-in and takeaway .
Customers can also place their orders via Deliveroo and Just Eat .
Monday August 31 : 11am to 10pm for most stores .
Be sure to check full details of your nearest store using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be open to the public throughout the Bank Holiday weekend , but opening times can vary from store to store .
Monday August 31 : Most restaurants will be open from midday to 9pm , like normal .
Find out more using the store finder online .
Monday August 31 : Many Five Guys branches will be open from 11am to 10pm .
Home delivery is also available via Deliveroo , depending on your location .
Use the online store finder to check out details of your local branch .

Find out what fast food chains will be open on August Bank Holiday Monday with our handy guide on store openings hours
August Bank Holiday opening hours for McDonald's, Nando's, Burger King and more
If you find yourself craving your favourite fast-food fix during the extra day off this weekend but aren't sure of the opening times for your nearest restaurant, fear not.
Over the past few months, Major chains including McDonald's and KFC have opened stores across the UK for for dine-in.
The majority of restaurants are now operating under strict social distancing measured in line with government restrictions to keep staff and customers safe.
Those who are planning to eat in at their nearest fast-food outlet will be pleased to hear that many restaurants will continue the government's Eat Out to Help Out offer on Bank Holiday Monday.
The scheme, which is due to end on August 31st, allows diners to get 50% off their bill between Mondays and Wednesdays.
Despite it being a Bank Holiday next Monday the offer will still apply.
Below are the opening hours of popular fast food chains over the August Bank Holiday Monday.
McDonald's
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McDonald's usually runs a normal service on bank holidays, but it's best to check your local store's hours to avoid disappointment.
Selected restaurants will be open for dine-in, while most drive-thrus will remain open and orders can also be placed on JustEat.
The fast food giant will also continue to run the Eat Out to Help Out offer in stores across the UK.
Monday August 31: Some stores open from 7am to 10pm, but most are open 24 hours.
Find the opening times for every outlet on the chain's restaurant locator.
Nando's
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Nando's has reopened a number of restaurants to the public, whilst offering a delivery service via Deliveroo in selected UK locations.
The chicken chain has also been taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme this month.
Monday August 31: Some restaurants will be open from midday to 9pm,
You can find out more details about your local branch by using the restaurant finder tool.
KFC
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KFC has reopened several restaurants across the UK for dine-in once again, but social distancing rules are in place.
The fast food giant has been offering 50% off between Mondays and Wednesdays all month as part of the Eat Out to Help Out offer.
Delivery orders can be placed via Uber Eats, Deliveroo or Just Eat.
Monday August 31: Most restaurants are open between 10am and 11pm.
To find out specific details of your nearest branch, use the store finder here.
Burger King
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Burger King fans will be able to get their fast-food fix on Bank Holiday Monday, with restaurants open for both dine-in and takeaway.
Customers can also place their orders via Deliveroo and Just Eat.
Monday August 31: 11am to 10pm for most stores.
Be sure to check full details of your nearest store using the store locator.
TGI Friday's
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TGI Friday's will be open to the public throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, but opening times can vary from store to store.
Monday August 31: Most restaurants will be open from midday to 9pm, like normal.
Find out more using the store finder online.
How to get £5 off your next Just Eat takeaway order Takeaway fans can get £5 off their Just Eat order thanks to a very straight-forward hack from TopCashback. The cashback site is giving all new members a £5 bonus on their spend until 30th September 2021, to go towards the cost of their order. Find out how you can claim by following the steps below. How to claim: Sign up to Topcashback.co.uk for free. Find the £5 cashback at Just Eat deal for new members on the link and click through to Just Eat. Pick your favourite restaurant to make a minimum purchase of £10. The £5 cashback will then track in your members’ accounts within seven working days and will become payable to transfer into bank accounts around 14 working days after the deal end date (subject to a successfully tracked purchase). You can check the full terms and conditions of the deal by visiting: Topcashback.co.uk. This deal is wholly funded by TopCashback, not Just Eat. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
Five Guys
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Monday August 31: Many Five Guys branches will be open from 11am to 10pm. Home delivery is also available via Deliveroo, depending on your location.
Use the online store finder to check out details of your local branch.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--Tesco opening hours: What time is Tesco open on Bank Holiday Monday?

As we get ready for the last long weekend before Christmas , you might have realised that you need to nip to the supermarket for some essentials to celebrate in style .
Thankfully Tesco is on hand to make sure you have everything you need and more when it comes to food , drink , household necessities and more .
Tesco stores will be open on bank holiday Monday , 31st , but might be operating slightly different hours compared to usual .
Customers can find out specific details for their nearest stores online at tesco.com and use the store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s also worth noting that the supermarket chain is still operating a dedicated shopping hour for elderly and vulnerable customers between 9am and 10am daily .
As for offers , Tesco has an abundance of incredible deals happening in store on online at tesco.com , right now .
You ’ ll find great prices on meat , wine , beer , soft drinks and more .
The supermarket has everything you ’ ll need to kick back in the garden , patio , living room and enjoy the weather one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half price bakery treats like Cadbury Chocolate Mini Rolls , now just 80p for a box of five , Mr Kipling Slices for £1.20 , Soreen Lunchbox Loaves , Cereal Bars and more - perfect for back to school lunch boxes .
Ice cream has also been reduced to just £3 - including big names like Haagen-Dazs , Halo Top and Ben & Jerry ’ s .
Magnum ’ s have also been reduced to £2.50 per box .
You can check out these offers and more right here .
• None Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from 9am-6pm but this will vary from store to store so check the website for more details on your local .
The majority of express stores will be open from 6am until midnight or 11pm .
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you 're planning to do some online shopping this bank holiday , you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback .
The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more until 23:59 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus , which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers .
• Read the instructions on the Account Overview page .
• Select a retailer and shop as normal , making sure to spend £15 or more .
• TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction .
New TopCashback members have until 23:59 on 31st August 2020 , to claim the offer .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the TopCashback website - including B & Q , ASOS , eBay and many more .
This article contains affiliate links , we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more Customers are advised to check their local store 's opening times using the store finder as hours will vary from store to store .
If you need to check the opening and closing times of other supermarkets , you can find them listed here .
Wondering what times DIY stores are opening this late May bank holiday weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times for Wickes , B & Q , Argos and more .

If you’re planning on visiting your nearest Tesco for some last minute essentials this weekend then we have everything you need to know about their opening and closing time
As we get ready for the last long weekend before Christmas, you might have realised that you need to nip to the supermarket for some essentials to celebrate in style.
Thankfully Tesco is on hand to make sure you have everything you need and more when it comes to food, drink, household necessities and more.
Tesco stores will be open on bank holiday Monday, 31st, but might be operating slightly different hours compared to usual.
Customers can find out specific details for their nearest stores online at tesco.com and use the store locator, which we've popped here.
It’s also worth noting that the supermarket chain is still operating a dedicated shopping hour for elderly and vulnerable customers between 9am and 10am daily.
As for offers, Tesco has an abundance of incredible deals happening in store on online at tesco.com, right now. You’ll find great prices on meat, wine, beer, soft drinks and more. The supermarket has everything you’ll need to kick back in the garden, patio, living room and enjoy the weather one way or another.
You can expect half price bakery treats like Cadbury Chocolate Mini Rolls, now just 80p for a box of five, Mr Kipling Slices for £1.20, Soreen Lunchbox Loaves, Cereal Bars and more - perfect for back to school lunch boxes.
Ice cream has also been reduced to just £3 - including big names like Haagen-Dazs, Halo Top and Ben & Jerry’s. Magnum’s have also been reduced to £2.50 per box.
You can check out these offers and more right here.
Tesco August Bank Holiday Opening Times:
Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Tesco will be open from 9am-6pm but this will vary from store to store so check the website for more details on your local.
The majority of express stores will be open from 6am until midnight or 11pm.
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you're planning to do some online shopping this bank holiday, you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more until 23:59 on 31st August 2020. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus, which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers. How to claim: Sign-up to TopCashback for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer and shop as normal, making sure to spend £15 or more. TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. New TopCashback members have until 23:59 on 31st August 2020, to claim the offer. This offer only applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
Customers are advised to check their local store's opening times using the store finder as hours will vary from store to store.
If you need to check the opening and closing times of other supermarkets, you can find them listed here.
Wondering what times DIY stores are opening this late May bank holiday weekend? Here's the full list including times for Wickes, B&Q, Argos and more.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--How to watch the MTV VMAs live from the UK tonight

MTV 's annual Video Music Awards will go ahead tonight , becoming the first major live awards show to proceed since the coronavirus pandemic hit the USA .
The celebration will take place across multiple outdoor venues in New York City , with live performances from Lady Gaga , Ariana Grande , BTS , The Weeknd and more planned .
To ensure that social distancing measures can be followed , only very limited audiences will be allowed to attend the event in person .
But fans will still be able to watch live from home .
If you 're tuning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything you need to know : What time are the MTV VMAs ?
The VMAs will take place at 8pm in New York , which is 1am in the UK .
People in the UK can watch the event live on MTV or MTV.com .
It will start at 1am on Monday 31 August , and finish at 4am .
Keke Palmer is hosting the awards , while Drew Barrymore , Jaden Smith , Bella Hadid and Anthony Ramos are among the presenters .
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga lead the nominations , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and The Weeknd have six each .
Taylor Swift scored five nominations .
The VMAs has introduced two new categories this year , to recognise the unique times we 're living in .
Ariane Grande and Justin Bieber , 5 Seconds of Summer , blink-182 , Drake , John Legend and twenty one pilots are in the running for `` Best Music Video From Home '' , while `` Best Quarantine Performance '' will go to either Chloe & Halle , CNCO , Post Malone , John Legend , Lady Gaga or DJ @ @

The VMAs is the first major live awards show to actually go ahead, as most events have been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic
What time are the MTV VMAs tonight? How to watch from the UK
MTV's annual Video Music Awards will go ahead tonight, becoming the first major live awards show to proceed since the coronavirus pandemic hit the USA.
The celebration will take place across multiple outdoor venues in New York City, with live performances from Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, BTS, The Weeknd and more planned.
To ensure that social distancing measures can be followed, only very limited audiences will be allowed to attend the event in person.
But fans will still be able to watch live from home.
If you're tuning in from the UK, here's everything you need to know:
What time are the MTV VMAs?
The VMAs will take place at 8pm in New York, which is 1am in the UK.
Image: Getty Images for The Recording A) Getty Images for The Recording A)
People in the UK can watch the event live on MTV or MTV.com. It will start at 1am on Monday 31 August, and finish at 4am.
Keke Palmer is hosting the awards, while Drew Barrymore, Jaden Smith, Bella Hadid and Anthony Ramos are among the presenters.
Who is nominated?
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga lead the nominations, with nine each, while Billie Eilish and The Weeknd have six each. Taylor Swift scored five nominations.
The VMAs has introduced two new categories this year, to recognise the unique times we're living in.
Ariane Grande and Justin Bieber, 5 Seconds of Summer, blink-182, Drake, John Legend and twenty one pilots are in the running for "Best Music Video From Home", while "Best Quarantine Performance" will go to either Chloe & Halle, CNCO, Post Malone, John Legend, Lady Gaga or DJ D-Nice.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--August Bank Holiday Monday DIY store opening times - Wickes, B&Q, Argos and more

If you 're planning to use this August bank holiday to do some DIY projects and prepare your home for the upcoming winter season , then keep reading to find out your local DIY and hardware store 's opening times this weekend .
Retailers including Wickes , B & Q , Argos will be opening at different hours than usual due to it being Bank Holiday Monday .
Which is why it 's important to check opening times before you head out on August 31st .
Here 's what you 'll need to know to avoid a wasted journey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ B & Q has it all .
The hardware chain will be open throughout Monday - but opening times may vary from store to store .
Monday August 31st : Most stores will be open from 7am to 9pm , as normal .
Find out more about your nearest store using B & Q 's store finder tool .
For those who are giving their indoor or outdoor space a fresh look , Homebase is worth a look - and it 's set to remain open over Bank Holiday Monday .
Monday August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open from 9am to 6pm .
Shoppers can find out more about their nearest store using the store finder tool .
Monday August 31st : Most Wickes stores will be open from 7am to 5pm .
Customers can double check opening times for their local store using the store finder tool .
Whether you need to switch up your bedroom or paint a shed , then Argos is the place for you .
Monday August 31st : Most stores will be open from 9am to 6pm .
Find out more about your local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of tools and and motoring products available , Halfords has all the hardware you could possibly need .
Use the online store finder to find out more details about your nearest branch .

Doing some DIY this August Bank Holiday Monday? Be sure to read our guide to find out when your nearest DIY and hardware store will be open
If you're planning to use this August bank holiday to do some DIY projects and prepare your home for the upcoming winter season, then keep reading to find out your local DIY and hardware store's opening times this weekend.
Retailers including Wickes, B&Q, Argos will be opening at different hours than usual due to it being Bank Holiday Monday.
Which is why it's important to check opening times before you head out on August 31st. Here's what you'll need to know to avoid a wasted journey.
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From home furnishings to garden tools, B&Q has it all.
The hardware chain will be open throughout Monday - but opening times may vary from store to store.
Monday August 31st: Most stores will be open from 7am to 9pm, as normal.
Find out more about your nearest store using B&Q's store finder tool.
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For those who are giving their indoor or outdoor space a fresh look, Homebase is worth a look - and it's set to remain open over Bank Holiday Monday.
Monday August 31st: Most Wickes stores will be open from 9am to 6pm.
Shoppers can find out more about their nearest store using the store finder tool.
Image: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock) Maureen McLean/Shutterstock)
Monday August 31st: Most Wickes stores will be open from 7am to 5pm.
Customers can double check opening times for their local store using the store finder tool.
Whether you need to switch up your bedroom or paint a shed, then Argos is the place for you.
Monday August 31st: Most stores will be open from 9am to 6pm.
Find out more about your local store using the store finder.
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With plenty of tools and and motoring products available, Halfords has all the hardware you could possibly need.
Monday August 31st: 8am - 6pm for most stores.
Use the online store finder to find out more details about your nearest branch.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--August Bank Holiday hours: What time are Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more open?

If you weren ’ t already aware , this weekend is a Bank Holiday and if you ’ re thinking about nipping to the shops to buy supplies for a feast then read on as we have all the information you need to know .
Most of us are hoping the weather makes a miraculous turnaround so we can spend it in the garden , park with friends and family or hosting the potential barbecue of the summer , cooking up a feast .
But before you get ready to kick back , relax and enjoy a drink or two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your local supermarket for some essentials .
Thankfully all the major supermarkets will be open this Monday , 31st August - and we ’ re listed the opening and closing hours below to make your life that bit easier .
What time are supermarkets open on the late May bank holiday ?
• Monday 31st August - Tesco will be open from 9am-6pm but this will vary from store to store Check your local Tesco opening hours and nearest store here .
• Monday 31st August - Asda will be open from 8am-8pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store Check your local Asda opening hours and nearest store here .
• Monday 31st August - Waitrose will be open from 10am-4pm but this will vary from store to store Check your local Waitrose opening hours and nearest store here .
• Monday 31st August - Sainsbury ’ s will be open from 8am-8pm but this will vary from store to store Check your local Sainsbury ’ s opening hours and nearest store here .
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you 're planning to do some online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback .
The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more until 23:59 on 31st August 2020 .
TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus , which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers .
• Read the instructions on the Account Overview page .
• Select a retailer and shop as normal , making sure to spend £15 or more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction .
New TopCashback members have until 23:59 on 31st August 2020 , to claim the offer .
This offer only applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including B & Q , ASOS , eBay and many more .
This article contains affiliate links , we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more • Monday 31st August - Aldi will be open from 8am - 8pm but this will vary from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening hours and nearest store here .
• Monday 31st August - Lidl will be open from 8am-8pm but this will vary from store to store Check your local Lidl opening hours and nearest store here .
• Monday 31st August - Morrisons will be open from 8am-7pm but this will vary from store to store Check your local Morrisons opening hours and nearest store here .
• Monday 31st August - Iceland will be open from 8am until 7pm or 9am - 6pm , but this will vary from store to store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearest store here .
• Monday 31st August - Co-op will be open from 7am-10pm but this will vary from store to store Check your local Co-op opening hours and nearest store here .
Wondering what times DIY stores are opening this late May bank holiday weekend ?
Here 's the full list including times for Wickes , B & Q , Argos and more .

From Sainsbury’s to Waitrose, Morrisons and more, here are all the opening and closing time information that you’ll need for the Bank Holiday weekend
August Bank Holiday opening hours: What time are Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more open?
If you weren’t already aware, this weekend is a Bank Holiday and if you’re thinking about nipping to the shops to buy supplies for a feast then read on as we have all the information you need to know.
Most of us are hoping the weather makes a miraculous turnaround so we can spend it in the garden, park with friends and family or hosting the potential barbecue of the summer, cooking up a feast.
But before you get ready to kick back, relax and enjoy a drink or two, you might need to head to your local supermarket for some essentials.
Thankfully all the major supermarkets will be open this Monday, 31st August - and we’re listed the opening and closing hours below to make your life that bit easier.
What time are supermarkets open on the late May bank holiday?
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Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Tesco will be open from 9am-6pm but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Tesco opening hours and nearest store here.
Image: LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images)
Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Asda will be open from 8am-8pm but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Asda opening hours and nearest store here.
Image: Loughborough Echo) Loughborough Echo)
Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Waitrose will be open from 10am-4pm but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Waitrose opening hours and nearest store here.
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Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Sainsbury’s will be open from 8am-8pm but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Sainsbury’s opening hours and nearest store here.
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you're planning to do some online shopping this bank holiday, you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more until 23:59 on 31st August 2020. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus, which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers. How to claim: Sign-up to TopCashback for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer and shop as normal, making sure to spend £15 or more. TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. New TopCashback members have until 23:59 on 31st August 2020, to claim the offer. This offer only applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
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Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Aldi will be open from 8am - 8pm but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Aldi opening hours and nearest store here.
Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Lidl will be open from 8am-8pm but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Lidl opening hours and nearest store here.
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Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Morrisons will be open from 8am-7pm but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Morrisons opening hours and nearest store here.
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Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Iceland will be open from 8am until 7pm or 9am - 6pm, but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Iceland opening hours and nearest store here.
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Friday 28th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Saturday 29th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Sunday 30th August - normal opening hours for all UK stores
Monday 31st August - Co-op will be open from 7am-10pm but this will vary from store to store
Check your local Co-op opening hours and nearest store here.
Wondering what times DIY stores are opening this late May bank holiday weekend? Here's the full list including times for Wickes, B&Q, Argos and more.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--Woman confesses she's been keeping big sex secret from husband for 10 years

When it comes to relationships and life in general , there 's one thing we know to be true - honesty is always the best policy .
But one woman has admitted that she 's been lying to her husband for the last 10 years about their sex life .
The unnamed wife is thinking it might finally be time to come clean and tell her partner the truth , but she 's not sure if it really is a good idea - or where she would even start .
So she 's turned to a relationship expert for some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do next .
In a letter to news.com.au 's Relationship Rehab column , the woman explained how she had been faking orgasms with her husband ever since they met .
She 'd never had one with him but had been `` putting on a show '' each time they had sex .
She wrote : `` I ’ ve been with my husband for 10 years and love him dearly .
I enjoy our sex life but there is one big problem – I ’ ve never had an orgasm with him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it for 10 years and now I don ’ t know what to do .
I can climax alone and I had orgasms with a previous partner but have always 'put on a show ' for my own husband . ''
She goes on to say that when she first started pretending , she thought it would be something that sorted itself out on its own , but that has n't happened .
The woman adds : `` Should I tell him the truth so we can get our sex life back on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared some helpful suggestions for the couple to try .
She explained that one of the main issues with 'faking it ' is that you do n't teach your partner what you actually enjoy during sex .
McKimmie recommends improving communication and foreplay - talking more about what you want and spending more time preparing your bodies for sex .
She explains women need at least 15-20 minutes of foreplay beforehand .
She also advises preparing mentally and considering talking to a sex therapist .
`` Don ’ t lose hope about getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve seen many people get their sex lives back on track , even couples who had struggled for decades and thought it wasn ’ t possible for them .
It ’ s possible for you too , '' she adds .
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A woman has admitted she's been keeping a big secret from her husband about their sex life for the last decade and thinks it might be time for her to come clean
'I've been lying to husband about sex for 10 years and don't know how to tell him truth'
When it comes to relationships and life in general, there's one thing we know to be true - honesty is always the best policy.
But one woman has admitted that she's been lying to her husband for the last 10 years about their sex life.
The unnamed wife is thinking it might finally be time to come clean and tell her partner the truth, but she's not sure if it really is a good idea - or where she would even start.
So she's turned to a relationship expert for some much needed advice on what she should do next.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
In a letter to news.com.au's Relationship Rehab column, the woman explained how she had been faking orgasms with her husband ever since they met.
She'd never had one with him but had been "putting on a show" each time they had sex.
She wrote: "I’ve been with my husband for 10 years and love him dearly. I enjoy our sex life but there is one big problem – I’ve never had an orgasm with him.
"I’ve literally been faking it for 10 years and now I don’t know what to do. I can climax alone and I had orgasms with a previous partner but have always 'put on a show' for my own husband."
She goes on to say that when she first started pretending, she thought it would be something that sorted itself out on its own, but that hasn't happened.
The woman adds: "Should I tell him the truth so we can get our sex life back on track?"
Relationship expert Isiah McKimmie shared some helpful suggestions for the couple to try.
She explained that one of the main issues with 'faking it' is that you don't teach your partner what you actually enjoy during sex.
McKimmie recommends improving communication and foreplay - talking more about what you want and spending more time preparing your bodies for sex. She explains women need at least 15-20 minutes of foreplay beforehand.
She also advises preparing mentally and considering talking to a sex therapist.
"Don’t lose hope about getting things back on track. I’ve seen many people get their sex lives back on track, even couples who had struggled for decades and thought it wasn’t possible for them. It’s possible for you too," she adds.
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk