thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Foden and Greenwood break quarantine rules by having girls in England hotel

Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood have been accused of breaking Iceland ’ s quarantine rules after having girls in a hotel bedroom .
Icelandic newspaper DV claims they have Snapchat videos from two girls who posed videos of them with Manchester City midfielder Foden and Manchester United forward Greenwood , who were both wearing England leisurewear .
It is believed they were from Sunday following England ’ s game in Iceland the previous night .
If correct , the meeting could put Greenwood and Foden in clear violation of Iceland ’ s self-isolation rules .
They currently state the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrival while elite sports are given an exemption but must stay in a bubble .
DV states : “ According to the terms of the exemption , the players were not to meet anyone outside of their own team members outside of the field and were only allowed to go to practices and games .
“ The rules the players were subject to have been confirmed by KSI , Iceland ’ s national Football Federation .
`` According to DV ’ s source , the players were not even allowed to meet their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who made his Three Lions debut from the bench in the 1-0 win on Saturday , is 18 years-old and single .
It remains to be seen whether they will face disciplinary action but neither trained on Monday morning .
The FA say that they are aware of the incident .
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The Manchester City youngster started for England in their 1-0 win over Iceland on Saturday, while Manchester United striker Greenwood also made his debut, coming off the bench
Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood break quarantine rules by having girls in England hotel
Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood have been accused of breaking Iceland’s quarantine rules after having girls in a hotel bedroom.
Icelandic newspaper DV claims they have Snapchat videos from two girls who posed videos of them with Manchester City midfielder Foden and Manchester United forward Greenwood, who were both wearing England leisurewear.
It is believed they were from Sunday following England’s game in Iceland the previous night.
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has dropped the pair from the squad ahead of the clash with Denmark.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Southgate said: "Unfortunately this morning it was brought to my attention that two boys have broken the Covid guidelines in terms of our secure bubble and we had to decide very quickly that they could't have any interaction with the team or travel to training.
"Given the procedures we have to follow they will have to travel home separately."
Southgate added: "Nothing has happened in the areas we occupy in the hotel. We are still getting to the depths of all the information because this was only brought to my attention a couple of hours before training, so I'm still getting to grips with the detail.
"What is clear is there is a breach of the Covid-19 guidelines. The whole squad have really followed that to the letter. I'm not going into any more details until I'm aware of everything."
City said in a statement: "It is clear that Phil’s actions were totally inappropriate.
"His behaviour not only directly contravenes strict guidelines related to Covid-19, but also falls well below the standard expected of a Man City player and England international."
DV states: “According to the terms of the exemption, the players were not to meet anyone outside of their own team members outside of the field and were only allowed to go to practices and games.
Image: PA) PA)
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“The rules the players were subject to have been confirmed by KSI, Iceland’s national Football Federation.
"According to DV’s source, the players were not even allowed to meet their families.”
Manchester United forward Greenwood, who made his Three Lions debut from the bench in the 1-0 win on Saturday, is 18 years-old and single.
It remains to be seen whether they will face disciplinary action but neither trained on Monday morning.
The FA say that they are aware of the incident.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-08--BGT bosses fear virtual audience will hijack show with drunken, naked antics

Britain ’ s Got Talent bosses are said to be terrified that the virtual audience broadcast behind the show judges could become drunk and offensive during filming .
The 2020 season of BGT has been forced to get inventive in their inclusion of a live studio audience as the coronavirus pandemic made having guests in a studio an impossibility .
The show instead features live streams of fans watching from their own living rooms – with footage beamed on giant screens behind judges Amanda Holden , Alesha Dixon , Ashley Banjo and David Walliams .
However , show bosses have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alcohol in their own homes out of fear some might become intoxicated and misbehave in front of the viewing nation .
A show source says producers are laying down the law for those taking part .
They told The Sun : “ The bosses want to minimise the risk of anyone having too many drinks and doing something naughty on national TV .
“ Another rule is that they can only be seen on screen from the waist up.
” While The Sun also claimed participants will be warned “ not to indulge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studio audience have been known to misbehave even in the best times of BGT history – with one unruly live guest invading the stage to tap the judges buzzers during a live episode in 2018 .
While in 2013 , chaos erupted when a member of the audience started hurling eggs at Simon Cowell during a live episode .
While show bosses may be worried about the home audience flashing in the background , the series is usually best known for Amanda Holden risking showing more than she might expect .
The judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to her risqué costume choices over the years .
One of the star ’ s dress choices in last years ’ series sparked furious complaints from viewers who found the low cut number “ too sexy ” and “ shocking ” for a “ family show ” .
While the star also fuelled anger when she wore another dress that gave the illusion she was naked down one side of her body – with her breast only being covered by some delicate stitching in the shape of a spider web .

The 2020 series – which has finally resumed filming following months of coronavirus lockdown – now includes a virtual studio audience who are beamed in on screens from their own homes
Britain’s Got Talent bosses are said to be terrified that the virtual audience broadcast behind the show judges could become drunk and offensive during filming.
The 2020 season of BGT has been forced to get inventive in their inclusion of a live studio audience as the coronavirus pandemic made having guests in a studio an impossibility.
The show instead features live streams of fans watching from their own living rooms – with footage beamed on giant screens behind judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Ashley Banjo and David Walliams.
However, show bosses have banned all those taking part from drinking alcohol in their own homes out of fear some might become intoxicated and misbehave in front of the viewing nation.
Image: ITV) ITV)
A show source says producers are laying down the law for those taking part.
They told The Sun: “The bosses want to minimise the risk of anyone having too many drinks and doing something naughty on national TV.
“Another rule is that they can only be seen on screen from the waist up.”
Image: PA) PA)
While The Sun also claimed participants will be warned “not to indulge in offensive behaviour”.
The live studio audience have been known to misbehave even in the best times of BGT history – with one unruly live guest invading the stage to tap the judges buzzers during a live episode in 2018.
While in 2013, chaos erupted when a member of the audience started hurling eggs at Simon Cowell during a live episode.
While show bosses may be worried about the home audience flashing in the background, the series is usually best known for Amanda Holden risking showing more than she might expect.
Image: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX) Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX)
The judge has sparked Ofcom complaints in the past due to her risqué costume choices over the years.
One of the star’s dress choices in last years’ series sparked furious complaints from viewers who found the low cut number “too sexy” and “shocking” for a “family show”.
While the star also fuelled anger when she wore another dress that gave the illusion she was naked down one side of her body – with her breast only being covered by some delicate stitching in the shape of a spider web.


thedailymirror--2020-09-08--Haaland responds to Premier League speculation after downing Northern Ireland

Erling Haaland admits `` you never know '' what will happen as he continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League .
The Norwegian was among football 's hottest properties at the turn of the year when he sought his next move .
His exploits at Red Bull Salzburg had attracted the interest of Manchester United and Real Madrid .
In the end though he opted for a move to Borussia Dortmund , where he has hit the ground running .
Haaland scored a hat-trick on his debut despite only coming on as a second-half substitute and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 games .
United are expected to return at some point in the future as they attempt to bring the striker to Old Trafford .
And when asked on Sky Sports whether he saw himself in the Premier League he responded : `` First of all I 'm very happy in the Bundesliga but you never know what will happen in the future . ''
Haaland scored twice in Norway 's 5-1 win over Northern Ireland on Monday night .
It came after his international boss , Lars Lagerbäck , claimed the 20-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo later in his career .
And Haaland was flattered by the comparison , but is just concentrating on enjoying himself on and off the pitch .
He said : `` They are some huge words and I appreciate that .
`` First of all I want to try and be the best player I can , work hard everyday and to try and enjoy my life as much as possible .
You saw the game tonight , that is why I play football . ''
The striker also revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it gets underway this weekend .
Leeds , the city of his birth , return to the top flight after a 16 year absence with a daunting trip to Anfield .

Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway while on international duty and has discussed the possibility of leaving Borussia Dortmund for the Premier League
Erling Haaland admits "you never know" what will happen as he continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League.
The Norwegian was among football's hottest properties at the turn of the year when he sought his next move.
His exploits at Red Bull Salzburg had attracted the interest of Manchester United and Real Madrid.
In the end though he opted for a move to Borussia Dortmund, where he has hit the ground running.
Haaland scored a hat-trick on his debut despite only coming on as a second-half substitute and went on to score 16 goals in 18 games.
United are expected to return at some point in the future as they attempt to bring the striker to Old Trafford.
And when asked on Sky Sports whether he saw himself in the Premier League he responded: "First of all I'm very happy in the Bundesliga but you never know what will happen in the future."
Haaland scored twice in Norway's 5-1 win over Northern Ireland on Monday night.
It came after his international boss, Lars Lagerbäck, claimed the 20-year-old could hit the heights achieved by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo later in his career.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
And Haaland was flattered by the comparison, but is just concentrating on enjoying himself on and off the pitch.
He said: "They are some huge words and I appreciate that.
"First of all I want to try and be the best player I can, work hard everyday and to try and enjoy my life as much as possible. You saw the game tonight, that is why I play football."
The striker also revealed he will be watching the Premier League when it gets underway this weekend.
Leeds, the city of his birth, return to the top flight after a 16 year absence with a daunting trip to Anfield.


thedailymirror--2020-09-08--Pedestrian, 56, hit by lorry in Swansea dies after being rushed to hospital

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a lorry in Swansea , South Wales police say .
The 56-year-old @ @ @ @ @ the Scania lorry soon after 8pm on Wellington Street , police said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ to hospital with serious injuries and later died .
His family were being supported by @ @ @ @ @ .
Police are calling for any witnesses to come forward by calling 101 , quoting @ @ @ @ @ comes after a man was killed by a tyre that came off a livestock trailer @ @ @ @ @ Peter Smith , 79 , was killed after being struck on the A38 dual carriageway @ @ @ @ @ , around 10.25am on September 1 .
A Mitsubishi L200 was towing a livestock trailer @ @ @ @ @ wheel which tragically hit Mr Smith who was walking his dog along the pavement .
@ @ @ @ @ at the scene and is now living with Mr Smith 's family .

The man, 56, was rushed to hospital following the collision in Wellington Street, Swansea, but later died - with police calling for any witnesses to come forward
Pedestrian, 56, hit by lorry in Swansea dies after being rushed to hospital
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a lorry in Swansea, South Wales police say.
The 56-year-old Swansea man was struck by the Scania lorry soon after 8pm on Wellington Street, police said in a statement.
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later died.
His family were being supported by specialist officers, police said.
Police are calling for any witnesses to come forward by calling 101, quoting incident number 2000327581.
It comes after a woman in her 80s was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday after also being struck by a Scania lorry in Northallerton, north Yorkshire.
The driver, a man in his 50s, was assisting police over the weekend with the collision investigation following the incident in Brompton Road.
Meanwhile, a man was killed by a tyre that came off a livestock trailer near Somerset last week.
Peter Smith, 79, was killed after being struck on the A38 dual carriageway near Heathfield, Newton Abbot, around 10.25am on September 1.
A Mitsubishi L200 was towing a livestock trailer when the trailer lost a wheel which tragically hit Mr Smith who was walking his dog along the pavement.
The dog was kept safe at the scene and is now living with Mr Smith's family.
Last month, meanwhile, another man died after being hit by a lorry as he got out of his crashed car on the island of Anglesey in Wales.
The driver had got out of a black Vauxhall Corsa which had collided with roadside furniture junction 3 westbound on the Valley off-slip of the A55.
But moments later he was hit by an HGV truck just before 11pm, reports WalesOnline.


thedailymirror--2020-09-08--Stranger tells nurse 'no-one will love you' due to rare 'zombie' skin condition

A nurse has been compared to a zombie by strangers because of a rare skin condition that makes her skin peel off .
Q'Londa Harden suffers from Stevens-Johnson syndrome , a condition in which the body 's immune system overreacts to a mild infection , taking a new medication or in the 26-year-old 's case , simply being on her period .
Her natural hormone surge at the start of her period leads to blisters forming from head to toe all over her body .
These then eventually burst causing her skin to turn black and peel off .
For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pain is unbearable and something she would n't wish on her worst enemy .
She was diagnosed with the disorder when she was just 16 by an allergist and specialist .
Since then , her body 's reaction to flare-ups has only got worse and although Q'Londa is on the birth control pill to manage her hormone levels , this has n't always prevented her from developing symptoms .
A flare up in June 2020 caused by a sharp increase in hormone levels during her period left her with no skin on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the first time that her breasts , neck , thighs and legs were affected .
Q'Londa was hospitalised for four days , where she received pain medication , IV fluids and care from nurses who tended to her blistered raw skin .
The condition has not only affected Q'Londa physically , but also mentally and she frequently questions why she has been chosen to go through this .
Whilst currently in a happy relationship with boyfriend Ashton , 28 , Q'Londa admits that her condition has freaked out previous partners .
People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in public after a flare up and comment , 'what is wrong with her skin ? '
with one stranger telling her nobody would ever love her because of how she looks .
`` This has been the most painful and embarrassing experience ever .
It 's getting worse every time I have a reaction , '' Q'Londa said .
`` I 'm stuck in a cycle of trying to avoid my triggers to keep my skin on my body .
It has been a few years since I 've had a really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been really hard on me .
`` I know a reaction is happening because it feels as if someone has set my body on fire .
There is a constant feeling of burning and stretching .
`` My eyes , lips , ears and vagina swell up .
My body becomes covered in blisters , the blisters pop , my skin then peels off .
`` People tell me that God made me this way which is absolutely true , but no one likes to walk in public and look like this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's no cure and because my triggers are hormone induced there 's not much I can do about it .
I 'm a woman and we all have hormones in our bodies .
`` I just want to tell people : when you see someone who looks like me , you clearly do n't know what they 're going through .
`` It 's already hard enough for me to get dressed and walk out of the door to the grocery store without people staring at me like I 'm a frickin ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's wrong with her ' , 'Eww , why are you covered in scars ? '
and 'No one is going to love you looking like this . '
`` At first the comments hurt and made me sad and embarrassed .
But I have to realise there is nothing I can do about it and you do n't know these people so who cares .
You probably wo n't see them again anyway .
`` I already know I look crazy .
I wake up every day and see myself in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the added comments I receive .
`` I need people to have more empathy and respect for other people like me . ''
Although stuck in a cycle of trying to avoid flare ups and doing her best to recover quickly when they do happen , Q'Londa has tried to remain positive .
As for the future , the treatment options are limited .
However , giving Q'Londa low doses of chemotherapy has been suggested as a potential option and she is willing to try this .
This would work putting her in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a period and would theoretically keep her from having future reactions to her hormones .
`` Me sitting feeling sad and depressed about this is n't going to make it go away so I choose to try and find the silver linings in this situation , '' Q'Londa said .
`` I crack jokes and my siblings pick on me because you 've got to make the best out of a bad situation .
`` We joke about me being part zombie and that my skin on my face keeps re-healing and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me a free face lift .
That 's why I look so young .
`` For it to be ten years later and nothing has changed is hard .
They 're throwing the idea around of freezing my eggs and putting me on low dose chemotherapy to put me in menopause .
`` This would shut my body down and keep me from having a period and would keep me from having future reactions .
`` I 'm excited to see a doctor who deals with my condition .
I 'm excited what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At this point I 'm open to any and every suggestion because I would not wish this upon my worst enemy .
`` The positive comments I receive make me feel happy and loved .
They make me feel like I 'm just like everyone else . ''

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Q'Londa Harden, 26, from Alaska, USA, was diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson syndrome when she was a teenager and it flares up whenever she is on her period, often leaving her in excruciating pain
A nurse has been compared to a zombie by strangers because of a rare skin condition that makes her skin peel off.
Q'Londa Harden suffers from Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a condition in which the body's immune system overreacts to a mild infection, taking a new medication or in the 26-year-old's case, simply being on her period.
Her natural hormone surge at the start of her period leads to blisters forming from head to toe all over her body.
These then eventually burst causing her skin to turn black and peel off.
For Q'Londa, from Alaska, USA, the pain is unbearable and something she wouldn't wish on her worst enemy.
She was diagnosed with the disorder when she was just 16 by an allergist and specialist.
Image: MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden) MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden)
Since then, her body's reaction to flare-ups has only got worse and although Q'Londa is on the birth control pill to manage her hormone levels, this hasn't always prevented her from developing symptoms.
A flare up in June 2020 caused by a sharp increase in hormone levels during her period left her with no skin on her vaginal and anal regions and it was the first time that her breasts, neck, thighs and legs were affected.
Q'Londa was hospitalised for four days, where she received pain medication, IV fluids and care from nurses who tended to her blistered raw skin.
Image: MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden) MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden)
The condition has not only affected Q'Londa physically, but also mentally and she frequently questions why she has been chosen to go through this.
Whilst currently in a happy relationship with boyfriend Ashton, 28, Q'Londa admits that her condition has freaked out previous partners.
People stare at Q'Londa whenever she's out in public after a flare up and comment, 'what is wrong with her skin?' with one stranger telling her nobody would ever love her because of how she looks.
Image: MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden) MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden)
"This has been the most painful and embarrassing experience ever. It's getting worse every time I have a reaction," Q'Londa said.
"I'm stuck in a cycle of trying to avoid my triggers to keep my skin on my body. It has been a few years since I've had a really bad reaction but the latest one has been really hard on me.
"I know a reaction is happening because it feels as if someone has set my body on fire. There is a constant feeling of burning and stretching.
"My eyes, lips, ears and vagina swell up. My body becomes covered in blisters, the blisters pop, my skin then peels off.
"People tell me that God made me this way which is absolutely true, but no one likes to walk in public and look like this. Let's be real.
Image: MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden) MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden)
"There's no cure and because my triggers are hormone induced there's not much I can do about it. I'm a woman and we all have hormones in our bodies.
"I just want to tell people: when you see someone who looks like me, you clearly don't know what they're going through.
"It's already hard enough for me to get dressed and walk out of the door to the grocery store without people staring at me like I'm a frickin' zombie.
"People have said 'what's wrong with her', 'Eww, why are you covered in scars?' and 'No one is going to love you looking like this.'
Image: MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden) MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden)
"At first the comments hurt and made me sad and embarrassed. But I have to realise there is nothing I can do about it and you don't know these people so who cares. You probably won't see them again anyway.
"I already know I look crazy. I wake up every day and see myself in the mirror, so I don't need the added comments I receive.
"I need people to have more empathy and respect for other people like me."
Although stuck in a cycle of trying to avoid flare ups and doing her best to recover quickly when they do happen, Q'Londa has tried to remain positive.
Image: MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden) MDWFeatures / Q'Londa Harden)
As for the future, the treatment options are limited. However, giving Q'Londa low doses of chemotherapy has been suggested as a potential option and she is willing to try this.
This would work putting her in early menopause, keeping her from having a period and would theoretically keep her from having future reactions to her hormones.
"Me sitting feeling sad and depressed about this isn't going to make it go away so I choose to try and find the silver linings in this situation," Q'Londa said.
"I crack jokes and my siblings pick on me because you've got to make the best out of a bad situation.
"We joke about me being part zombie and that my skin on my face keeps re-healing and that it's nature's way of giving me a free face lift. That's why I look so young.
"For it to be ten years later and nothing has changed is hard. They're throwing the idea around of freezing my eggs and putting me on low dose chemotherapy to put me in menopause.
"This would shut my body down and keep me from having a period and would keep me from having future reactions.
"I'm excited to see a doctor who deals with my condition. I'm excited what steps we will take next.
"At this point I'm open to any and every suggestion because I would not wish this upon my worst enemy.
"The positive comments I receive make me feel happy and loved. They make me feel like I'm just like everyone else."


thedailymirror--2020-09-08--Trump orders journalist to remove mask - but he refuses in White House showdown

Donald Trump ordered a reporter to remove his face mask but the journalist refused during a showdown at the White House .
The US president cut off Reuters ' Jeff Mason - despite the reporter speaking clearly - to tell him his question was too muffled .
Despite Trump becoming visibly irritated by his subsequent refusal to take off his mask in the press pool , Mason simply raised his voice even louder .
After he 'd initially begun speaking , Trump said : `` You 're going to have to take that off , please .
You can take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you away ? ''
When Mason said he would instead speak louder , the president said : `` Well , if you do n't take it off you 're very muffled , so if you would take it off , it would be a lot easier . ''
However , Mason stood his ground and raised his voice , asking : `` Is that better ? ''
to which Trump rolled his eyes and answered `` yeah '' .
Later , when another reporter did remove his mask to speak , the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear . ''
Trump clashed with Mason in May in a similar debate , telling him he was attempting to be `` politically correct '' by keeping his mask on .
The president was n't photographed in public in a mask until mid-July during a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda , Maryland , having previously said there was no need for them .
At the time , Trump insisted he has `` never been against masks '' but , in April had said : `` I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Wearing a face mask as I greet presidents , prime ministers , dictators , kings , queens - I just do n't see it . ''
It comes after he urged supporters at a rally in Latrobe , Pennsylvania , on Thursday to wear masks over the Labour Day holiday weekend before chiding Democratic rival Joe Biden for `` liking '' them too much .
The pair upped their rhetoric yesterday as the presidential campaign entered its traditional homestretch .
Trump described Biden , whom he trails in national polls , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` stupid , '' while Biden took aim at Trump 's reported disparaging of fallen troops .
At a White House news conference , Trump said : `` Biden and his very liberal running mate [ Kamala Harris ] , the most liberal person in Congress by the way - is not a competent person in my opinion , would destroy this country and would destroy this economy . ''
Trump also pushed back again against a report in The Atlantic that he had referred to fallen U.S. soldiers as `` suckers '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` a hoax . ''
The story has dominated news coverage for days and threatens Trump 's support among veterans and military members , a key voting bloc .
`` There 's nobody that has more respect for not only our military , but for people that gave their lives in the military , '' Trump said .
Biden cited the reported remarks while campaigning in Pennsylvania .
Referring to his son Beau Biden , who served in Iraq as a member of the Delaware National Guard and died of brain cancer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was was n't a loser or a sucker ...
He served with heroes . ''
Trump has struggled to change the contours of the campaign despite highly charged rhetoric on racial polarisation and `` law and order '' .

Donald Trump tries to demand reporter remove his mask but he refuses
Donald Trump tries to demand reporter remove his mask but he refuses
Donald Trump clashed with Reuters journalist Jeff Mason during a press briefing at the White House in which he became increasingly irritated with the reporter's refusal
Trump orders journalist to remove face mask - but he refuses in White House showdown
Donald Trump ordered a reporter to remove his face mask but the journalist refused during a showdown at the White House.
The US president cut off Reuters' Jeff Mason - despite the reporter speaking clearly - to tell him his question was too muffled.
Despite Trump becoming visibly irritated by his subsequent refusal to take off his mask in the press pool, Mason simply raised his voice even louder.
After he'd initially begun speaking, Trump said: "You're going to have to take that off, please. You can take it off. How many feet are you away?"
When Mason said he would instead speak louder, the president said: "Well, if you don't take it off you're very muffled, so if you would take it off, it would be a lot easier."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
However, Mason stood his ground and raised his voice, asking: "Is that better?" to which Trump rolled his eyes and answered "yeah".
Later, when another reporter did remove his mask to speak, the president told him: "You sound so clear."
Trump clashed with Mason in May in a similar debate, telling him he was attempting to be "politically correct" by keeping his mask on.
The president wasn't photographed in public in a mask until mid-July during a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, having previously said there was no need for them.
At the time, Trump insisted he has "never been against masks" but, in April had said: "I don't think I'm going to be doing it. Wearing a face mask as I greet presidents, prime ministers, dictators, kings, queens - I just don't see it."
It comes after he urged supporters at a rally in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Thursday to wear masks over the Labour Day holiday weekend before chiding Democratic rival Joe Biden for "liking" them too much.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The pair upped their rhetoric yesterday as the presidential campaign entered its traditional homestretch.
Trump described Biden, whom he trails in national polls, as a threat to the economy and "stupid," while Biden took aim at Trump's reported disparaging of fallen troops.
At a White House news conference, Trump said: "Biden and his very liberal running mate [Kamala Harris], the most liberal person in Congress by the way - is not a competent person in my opinion, would destroy this country and would destroy this economy."
Trump also pushed back again against a report in The Atlantic that he had referred to fallen U.S. soldiers as "suckers" and "losers," calling it "a hoax."
The story has dominated news coverage for days and threatens Trump's support among veterans and military members, a key voting bloc.
"There's nobody that has more respect for not only our military, but for people that gave their lives in the military," Trump said.
Biden cited the reported remarks while campaigning in Pennsylvania.
Referring to his son Beau Biden, who served in Iraq as a member of the Delaware National Guard and died of brain cancer in 2015, he said: "Beau was wasn't a loser or a sucker...He served with heroes."
Trump has struggled to change the contours of the campaign despite highly charged rhetoric on racial polarisation and "law and order".


thedailymirror--2020-09-08--H from Steps petitions Dancing On Ice to cast transgender contestant for 2021

H from Steps says Dancing On Ice should continue the trailblazing work they have done for the LGBTQ+ community by casting a transgender contestant for the 2021 series .
The 44-year-old singer – real name , Ian Watkins – made Dancing On Ice history last year when he was unveiled as the first ever same-sex partnered contestant on the long running ITV show .
H was paired with 44-year-old ice skating professional Matt Evers , with the pair competing on the series when it started airing at the beginning of this year .
The decision to include a same-sex pairing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as one of the reasons Strictly Come Dancing have this year announced Olympic legend Nicola Adams as their first ever contestant to dance in a same-sex pairing .
The news has been welcomed by H , and he hopes that Dancing On Ice will continue to support LGBTQ+ causes and become a further trailblazer by featuring a transgender contestant .
He told The Sun : “ Everyone knew it was going to be two girls on Strictly this year because we did it in Dancing On Ice last year .
“ I messaged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should get a trans contestant .
“ We need to embrace all of those minorities so we can become one whole fabulous community.
” The singer says it is important for prime-time family shows such as Dancing On Ice and Strictly to include LGBTQ+ participants as it will help encourage tolerance and stamp out homophobia and transphobia .
He said : “ There ’ s some really f***ing nasty people around .
The messages of hate are just still awful in this day and age.
” On Monday , Steps revealed they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poised to release their sixth studio album titled What The Future Holds with the title track written by music legend , Sia .
Announcing their return on Twitter the band wrote : `` We could n't keep it a secret any longer !
!
Our new album What The Future Holds arrives on November 27th , and it 's available to pre-order from 8am tomorrow ! ''
The new album follows Steps ' phenomenal return to relevance in 2017 when they unleashed Number 2 charting album , Tears on the Dancefloor , and @ @ @ @ @ @

The chart topping star made Dancing On Ice history last year when he was announced as the first same-sex partnered contestant. He now thinks DOI should continue their trailblazing casting
H from Steps petitions Dancing On Ice to cast first transgender contestant for 2021
H from Steps says Dancing On Ice should continue the trailblazing work they have done for the LGBTQ+ community by casting a transgender contestant for the 2021 series.
The 44-year-old singer – real name, Ian Watkins – made Dancing On Ice history last year when he was unveiled as the first ever same-sex partnered contestant on the long running ITV show.
H was paired with 44-year-old ice skating professional Matt Evers, with the pair competing on the series when it started airing at the beginning of this year.
The decision to include a same-sex pairing on Dancing On Ice has been regarded as one of the reasons Strictly Come Dancing have this year announced Olympic legend Nicola Adams as their first ever contestant to dance in a same-sex pairing.
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The news has been welcomed by H, and he hopes that Dancing On Ice will continue to support LGBTQ+ causes and become a further trailblazer by featuring a transgender contestant.
He told The Sun: “Everyone knew it was going to be two girls on Strictly this year because we did it in Dancing On Ice last year .
“I messaged the Dancing On Ice producers telling them they should get a trans contestant.
Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX) Matt Frost/ITV/REX)
“We need to embrace all of those minorities so we can become one whole fabulous community.”
The singer says it is important for prime-time family shows such as Dancing On Ice and Strictly to include LGBTQ+ participants as it will help encourage tolerance and stamp out homophobia and transphobia.
He said: “There’s some really f***ing nasty people around. The messages of hate are just still awful in this day and age.”
Image: PA) PA)
On Monday, Steps revealed they are making a comeback – and are poised to release their sixth studio album titled What The Future Holds with the title track written by music legend, Sia.
Announcing their return on Twitter the band wrote: "We couldn't keep it a secret any longer!! Our new album What The Future Holds arrives on November 27th, and it's available to pre-order from 8am tomorrow!"
The new album follows Steps' phenomenal return to relevance in 2017 when they unleashed Number 2 charting album, Tears on the Dancefloor, and a sold out arena tour.


thedailymirror--2020-09-08--Arsenal transfer round-up: Partey contract boost, Aouar bid rejected by Lyon

Arsenal have no time to waste .
Mikel Arteta has big plans for the squad at the Emirates Stadium and while there is still time for moves to be made , the clock is ticking .
Gabriel Magalhaes arrived from Lille last week while Dani Ceballos will spend another season in North London on loan from Real Madrid .
The Gunners continue to be linked with potential targets with the future of players like Hector Bellerin , Alexandre Lacazette , Emiliano Martinez and Mesut Ozil still to be settled .
Here are three of today ’ s biggest and most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Partey has rejected the offer of a new contract from Atletico Madrid , handing Arsenal a boost in their pursuit of the midfielder .
Marca ( via The Sun ) claims Atletico Madrid are resigned to losing Thomas this summer , with Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca already lined up as a replacement for the Ghanian .
Arsenal have consistently been linked with a move for Thomas this summer .
The 27-year-old is seen as a top target for Arteta , but the player ’ s £45 million release clause has , until now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be forced to raise transfer funds through the sale of other players , with the club willing to listen to offers for Matteo Guendouzi , Shokdran Mustafi and Lucas Torreira .
Lyon rejected an offer of £31.4 million plus a player from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar , with the Gunners keen to add the playmaker to their squad this summer .
RMC Sport report Arteta is now focusing his efforts on Aouar , who impressed for Lyon in their run to the semi finals of the Champions League last season , having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
Arsenal , according to reports , lodged an official offer for Aouar , but that offer was thrown out , with the Ligue 1 outfit holding firm in their higher valuation of the player .
Aouar has been linked with a number of clubs in the Premier League this summer , but the Gunners appear to be most steadfast in their interest in the playmaker who scored nine times and assisted 10 times for Lyon last season .
Arsenal make ‘ declaration of intent ’ in chase for Portuguese full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sporting full back Nuno Mendes with the Premier League club keen to sign the teenager .
Portuguese newspaper O Jogo ( via Sport Witness ) claims Arsenal and AC Milan have registered their interest in Mendes , with the latter communicating to Sporting that they would be willing to pay €15 million for the 18-year-old .
On the other hand , Arsenal have only made an initial enquiry in Mendes , who reportedly has a release clause of €45 million in his Sporting contract .
Liverpool and Manchester United are also thought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding firm in their stance that they will only sell Mendes if the release clause in his contract is activated .

Arsenal have added some big names this summer and have their sights set on Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar - the former having turned down a contract extension at Atletico Madrid
Arsenal have no time to waste. Mikel Arteta has big plans for the squad at the Emirates Stadium and while there is still time for moves to be made, the clock is ticking.
Gabriel Magalhaes arrived from Lille last week while Dani Ceballos will spend another season in North London on loan from Real Madrid.
The Gunners continue to be linked with potential targets with the future of players like Hector Bellerin, Alexandre Lacazette, Emiliano Martinez and Mesut Ozil still to be settled.
Here are three of today’s biggest and most intriguing Tottenham Hotspur transfer stories.
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Arsenal handed boost as Atletico Madrid midfielder rejects new contract
Thomas Partey has rejected the offer of a new contract from Atletico Madrid, handing Arsenal a boost in their pursuit of the midfielder.
Marca (via The Sun) claims Atletico Madrid are resigned to losing Thomas this summer, with Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca already lined up as a replacement for the Ghanian.
Arsenal have consistently been linked with a move for Thomas this summer. The 27-year-old is seen as a top target for Arteta, but the player’s £45 million release clause has, until now, posed a problem.
The Gunners could be forced to raise transfer funds through the sale of other players, with the club willing to listen to offers for Matteo Guendouzi, Shokdran Mustafi and Lucas Torreira.
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Lyon knock back offer from Arsenal for 22-year-old playmaker
Lyon rejected an offer of £31.4 million plus a player from Arsenal for Houssem Aouar, with the Gunners keen to add the playmaker to their squad this summer.
RMC Sport report Arteta is now focusing his efforts on Aouar, who impressed for Lyon in their run to the semi finals of the Champions League last season, having already added Willian to his attacking options this summer.
Arsenal, according to reports, lodged an official offer for Aouar, but that offer was thrown out, with the Ligue 1 outfit holding firm in their higher valuation of the player.
Aouar has been linked with a number of clubs in the Premier League this summer, but the Gunners appear to be most steadfast in their interest in the playmaker who scored nine times and assisted 10 times for Lyon last season.
Arsenal make ‘declaration of intent’ in chase for Portuguese full back
Arsenal have clear their interest in Sporting full back Nuno Mendes with the Premier League club keen to sign the teenager.
Portuguese newspaper O Jogo (via Sport Witness) claims Arsenal and AC Milan have registered their interest in Mendes, with the latter communicating to Sporting that they would be willing to pay €15 million for the 18-year-old.
On the other hand, Arsenal have only made an initial enquiry in Mendes, who reportedly has a release clause of €45 million in his Sporting contract.
Liverpool and Manchester United are also thought to be tracking the defender, with Sporting holding firm in their stance that they will only sell Mendes if the release clause in his contract is activated.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Steps left gobsmacked as music icon Sia gifts them a song for their comeback

Steps have announced their music comeback – and they are getting some A-List help in the form of iconic music star Sia .
The five piece – Lee Latchford-Evans , 45 , Claire Richards , 43 , Lisa Scott-Lee , 44 , Faye Tozer , 44 , and 44-year-old Ian `` H '' Watkins – are set to unleash a new single called What The Future Holds .
And the group have Chandelier singer Sia , 44 , to thank for the euphoric new dance tune as she penned the song herself before gifting it to the pop group .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the band ’ s forthcoming sixth studio album – which will have the same title – and the band are utterly thrilled to have Grammy Award winning singer Sia on their side .
Discussing the new single , Claire told The Sun : “ She wrote the track for herself but realised it wasn ’ t really for her and gave it to us.
” And it seems Sia is such a huge fan of Steps that she hand picked them to have her cast off .
Claire revealed : ” It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottom of a drawer somewhere .
It was her who said , ‘ We should give this to Steps because it would really suit them ’ .
” The band have been shocked to learn that Sia – whose hits include Cheap Thrills and Elastic Heart , and who has written for other stars including Beyonce and Britney Spears – is a fan of their own irritable pop music .
Lisa said : “ I am such a huge Sia fan .
Her music is completely up my street , I have so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a songwriter so I ’ m in pop heaven .
`` It has got back to us that she is a Steps fan and also that she has Steps on her playlists , which is great.
” Steps first burst on to the music scene all the way back in 1997 with the release of their debut single , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 .
Although they split in 2001 , they reformed in 2011 – and enjoyed a further comeback in 2017 when they released a number 2 album @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tour across the UK .
Announcing their latest return to the music scene on Monday , the band wrote on Twitter : `` We could n't keep it a secret any longer !
!
Our new album What The Future Holds arrives on November 27th , and it 's available to pre-order from 8am tomorrow ! ''

Claire and Lisa explained that they were as stunned as probably everyone else to discover that Sia is a huge fan of their music and wanted to give them a song
Steps have announced their music comeback – and they are getting some A-List help in the form of iconic music star Sia.
The five piece – Lee Latchford-Evans, 45, Claire Richards, 43, Lisa Scott-Lee, 44, Faye Tozer, 44, and 44-year-old Ian "H" Watkins – are set to unleash a new single called What The Future Holds.
And the group have Chandelier singer Sia, 44, to thank for the euphoric new dance tune as she penned the song herself before gifting it to the pop group.
The song is the lead single of the band’s forthcoming sixth studio album – which will have the same title – and the band are utterly thrilled to have Grammy Award winning singer Sia on their side.
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Discussing the new single, Claire told The Sun: “She wrote the track for herself but realised it wasn’t really for her and gave it to us.”
And it seems Sia is such a huge fan of Steps that she hand picked them to have her cast off.
Claire revealed: ”It’s not like it was in the bottom of a drawer somewhere. It was her who said, ‘We should give this to Steps because it would really suit them’.”
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The band have been shocked to learn that Sia – whose hits include Cheap Thrills and Elastic Heart, and who has written for other stars including Beyonce and Britney Spears – is a fan of their own irritable pop music.
Lisa said: “I am such a huge Sia fan. Her music is completely up my street, I have so much admiration for her as an artist and a songwriter so I’m in pop heaven.
"It has got back to us that she is a Steps fan and also that she has Steps on her playlists, which is great.”
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Steps first burst on to the music scene all the way back in 1997 with the release of their debut single, 5, 6, 7, 8.
Although they split in 2001, they reformed in 2011 – and enjoyed a further comeback in 2017 when they released a number 2 album and sold out a 22 date arena tour across the UK.
Announcing their latest return to the music scene on Monday, the band wrote on Twitter : "We couldn't keep it a secret any longer!! Our new album What The Future Holds arrives on November 27th, and it's available to pre-order from 8am tomorrow!"


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Brits have 'relaxed too much' over Covid-19 and now face uncertain six months

Coronavirus must be taken seriously again or the UK will face a `` bumpy ride '' in the coming months as infections spike , a medical chief has warned .
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the British public had `` relaxed too much '' over the summer and described the rising number of cases as a `` great concern '' .
The deputy chief medical officer for England issued the warning as Caerphilly in south Wales prepared to be placed under local lockdown and stricter measures were extended in Scotland .
There were a further 2,948 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , following the 2,988 reported on Sunday , which was the largest daily figure since May .
In an interview with journalists , Prof Van-Tam said : `` This is a big change .
It 's now consistent over two days and it 's of great concern at this point .
`` We 've been able to relax a bit over the summer , the disease levels have been really quite low in the UK through the summer but these latest figures really show us that much as people might like to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - this has n't gone away .
`` And if we 're not careful , if we do n't take this incredibly seriously from this point we 're going to have a bumpy ride over the next few months . ''
He said that the rise is `` much more marked '' in the 17-21 age group , but noted there is a `` more general and creeping geographic trend '' across the UK .
`` People have relaxed too much , '' Prof Van-Tam said .
`` Now is the time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a continuing threat to us . ''
He urged politicians and public health officials to think how to manage the crisis not in the short term but through `` the next six months and how we get through this until the spring '' .
The professor added that it was `` clear '' that the level of compliance with restrictions `` is very variable indeed '' .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock welcomed the `` important advice '' having earlier described the recent increase in cases as `` concerning '' as he tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the situation .
`` Do n't kill your gran by catching coronavirus and then passing it on , '' he told told BBC Radio 1 's Newsbeat .
Professor John Edmunds , who is part of the Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies , warned that cases were `` increasing exponentially '' .
He said the UK has entered `` a risky period '' with the average number of people an infected individual spreads the virus to , known as the reproduction number , potentially above the crucial figure of one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to relax measures so much that we could n't open the schools safely without it tipping the reproduction number significantly above one .
And we are already above one and we 've opened schools , '' he told ITV News .
As the UK continued attempts to quell regional outbreaks , people were told they can not enter or leave Caerphilly without a reasonable excuse when new restrictions are imposed at 6pm on Tuesday .
Meetings with other people indoors will be banned and everyone over 11 will have to wear masks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been made mandatory in Wales .
The South Wales borough has seen 133 new Covid-19 cases over the past seven days , equivalent to a rate of 55.4 cases per 100,000 population , giving it one of the highest rates in the UK .
Meanwhile , restrictions on household visits across western parts of Scotland were extended for a further week and expanded to also include East Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire .
The developments came as : • The total number of confirmed cases in the UK passed 350,100 • The seven-day rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21.3 per 100,000 people , just above the threshold of 20 cases per 100,000 at which the Government considers imposing quarantine conditions on people travelling to the UK , if recorded in other countries • Train services across England and Wales were increased to about 90 % of pre-pandemic levels on Monday , with operators telling commuters they can `` travel with confidence '' • A number of schools have reported confirmed cases of coronavirus , including three around Middlesbrough and one in Suffolk

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Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has said there is 'great concern' over the steep rise in cases over the last few days and warned the country faces ' bumpy ride' ahead
UK 'relaxed too much about coronavirus' over summer and now cases are soaring
People in the UK 'relaxed too much' about the threat of coronavirus over the summer, England’s deputy chief medical officer has warned.
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam has said people need to start taking Covid-19 'seriously again' - or face a 'bumpy ride' ahead.
He expressed 'great concern' over the recent steep rise in the number of new cases across the country.
Another 2,948 positive tests were confirmed in the UK yesterday, following the 2,988 reported on Sunday – the largest daily figure since May.
The rise in cases is yet to lead to a reflected rise in hospitalisations but there is normally a delay in correlation between the two.
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Prof Van-Tam said: "This is a big change. It’s now consistent over two days and it’s of great concern at this point.
"We’ve been able to relax a bit over the summer, the disease levels have been really quite low in the UK through the summer but these latest figures really show us that as much as people might like to say “oh well it’s gone away” – this hasn’t gone away.
"And if we’re not careful, if we don’t take this incredibly seriously from this point in we’re going to have a bumpy ride over the next few months."
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Caerphilly in Wales is the latest area heading for a local lockdown with cases also rising fast in Leeds, Birmingham and Gateshead.
The seven-day rate for the whole of the UK now stands at 21.3 per 100,000 - higher than the 20 per 100,000 threshold that the Government uses to impose quarantine restrictions on other countries.
Prof Van-Tam said the 17-21 age group have been most heavily impacted.
They are usually less susceptible to the most serious forms of the disease but, he said, evidence from other European countries showed a similar pattern which ended with more older people being infected by the young.
He also said it appears the trend has switched from localised, controllable, outbreaks in cities like Leicester to much wider geographical areas.
"People have relaxed too much. Now is the time for us to re-engage and realise that this is a continuing threat to us," Prof Van-Tam said.
Rumours from Number 10 have hinted that measures put in place to control the spread could be 'toughened up'.
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Professor John Edmunds, who is part of the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), has warned that cases are ‘increasing exponentially’.
He said the UK has entered ‘a risky period’ with the average number of people an infected individual spreads the virus to, known as the reproduction number, potentially above the crucial figure of one.
"I didn’t want us to relax measures so much that we couldn’t open the schools safely without it tipping the reproduction number significantly above one. And we are already above one and we’ve opened schools," he told ITV News.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Man Utd transfer round-up: Porto's Telles talks, high earner struggles

The signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax last week saw Manchester United make their first signing of the summer transfer window .
While the Dutchman could prove to be a shrewd addition , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will surely want further new faces in through the Old Trafford door before the window closes in October .
United continue to pursue Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho , with the Red Devils also linked with various defenders and midfielders .
There is still time for the club to make moves , but the clock is ticking .
Here are three of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United transfer stories .
Agent of Porto left back in England to discuss United move Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign a new left back , with the agent of Porto ’ s Alex Telles in England to discuss a move to Old Trafford .
Portuguese newspaper A Bola ( via Metro ) reports United could be close to completing a deal for the 27-year-old , with the player ’ s representatives in England to discuss a potential transfer to the Premier League .
Telles could be available for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s contract at Porto set to expire next summer .
A Bola claims Porto demanded a fee of €40 million from Chelsea earlier in the year , with the Stamford Bridge club instead opting to sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester City for £50 million this summer .
Manchester United ’ s efforts to reshape their squad and raise funds for transfers of their own are being hindered by the high wages many of their fringe players are on .
ESPN claims Phil Jones , Andreas Pereira , Marcos Rojo , Sergio Romero and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale this summer , but potential suitors have been put off by the wages each of these players are on .
Rojo and Smalling have been informed that they could still earn a place in the United squad for the 2020/21 season after the club ’ s search for a new central defender stalled .
Van de Beek was Manchester United ’ s first signing of the summer window , joining from Ajax last week , but the Red Devils may need to compromise on other targets if they can not find buyers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading the race to sign Real Madrid left back Sergio Reguilon after the 23-year-old spent an impressive season on loan at Sevilla .
Spanish journalist Senen Escalante reports the Old Trafford club are willing to pay €30 million ( £27 million ) for the left back , with Reguilon in line for an annual salary of €5 million should he join the Red Devils .
Reguilon has been told by his parent club that there is no future for him at the Santiago Bernabeu and with the 23-year-old keen to play regular football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move this summer .
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with a move for Reguilon , but Manchester United ’ s efforts to sign the left back have accelerated over the last week .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to shape his Man Utd squad in what is his second summer transfer window but is struggling to offload some of his high earners as he eyes Porto's Alex Telles
The signing of Donny van de Beek from Ajax last week saw Manchester United make their first signing of the summer transfer window.
While the Dutchman could prove to be a shrewd addition, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will surely want further new faces in through the Old Trafford door before the window closes in October.
United continue to pursue Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, with the Red Devils also linked with various defenders and midfielders.
There is still time for the club to make moves, but the clock is ticking.
Here are three of today’s biggest and most intriguing Manchester United transfer stories.
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Agent of Porto left back in England to discuss United move
Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign a new left back, with the agent of Porto’s Alex Telles in England.
Portuguese newspaper A Bola reports United could be close to completing a deal for the 27-year-old, with the player’s representatives in England to discuss a potential transfer to the Premier League.
Telles could be available for a knock-down price with the Brazilian’s contract at Porto set to expire next summer.
A Bola claims Porto demanded a fee of €40 million from Chelsea earlier in the year, with the Stamford Bridge club instead opting to sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester City for £50 million this summer.
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United struggling to offload fringe players due to high wages
Manchester United’s efforts to reshape their squad and raise funds for transfers of their own are being hindered by the high wages many of their fringe players are on.
ESPN claims Phil Jones, Andreas Pereira, Marcos Rojo, Sergio Romero and Chris Smalling have been put up for sale this summer, but potential suitors have been put off by the wages each of these players are on.
Rojo and Smalling have been informed that they could still earn a place in the United squad for the 2020/21 season after the club’s search for a new central defender stalled.
Van de Beek was Manchester United’s first signing of the summer window, joining from Ajax last week, but the Red Devils may need to compromise on other targets if they cannot find buyers for unwanted players.
Sergio Reguilon’s salary learned ahead of proposed United switch
Manchester United are leading the race to sign Real Madrid left back Sergio Reguilon after the 23-year-old spent an impressive season on loan at Sevilla.
Spanish journalist Senen Escalante reports the Old Trafford club are willing to pay €30 million (£27 million) for the left back, with Reguilon in line for an annual salary of €5 million should he join the Red Devils.
Reguilon has been told by his parent club that there is no future for him at the Santiago Bernabeu and with the 23-year-old keen to play regular football that has opened the door for a move this summer.
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with a move for Reguilon, but Manchester United’s efforts to sign the left back have accelerated over the last week.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Man, 24, rushed to hospital after being 'gunned down with shotgun' in street

A man has been rushed to hospital after being gunned down with a shotgun in the street with police shutting down a blood splattered road .
South Yorkshire Police were called to Abbeydale Road , Sheffield , at around 8.30pm on Monday , September 7 , to reports of shots being fired .
A 24-year-old with serious injuries `` consistent with shotgun discharge '' was taken to hospital for treatment while an investigation has been launched , a police statement said .
A row of shops near to the junction with Wolseley Road and a section of blood splattered pavement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been cordoned off on the busy city road following the incident , reports YorkshireLive .
A resident , who lives near to where the incident took place told the news outlet : `` The police pulled up and there was someone lying on the pavement .
They came and then they called the paramedics . ''
Another said he saw blood on the pavement , before going on to say the area is no longer safe at night .
He said : `` It 's not safe and the kids ca n't even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The police have said : `` Police were called at around 8.30pm this evening to reports of shots fired in Abbeydale Road , Sheffield .
`` Police attended the scene and discovered a 24-year-old man with serious injuries consistent with shotgun discharge .
`` The man was taken to hospital to receive treatment .
An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing to find who is responsible . ''
If you have any information which might help with police enquiries call 101 quoting incident number 866 of September 7 .
Alternatively , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK contact centre on 0800 555 111 .

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed a man, aged 24, was taken to hospital shortly after 8.30pm from Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, with injuries "consistent with shotgun discharge"
Man, 24, rushed to hospital after being 'gunned down with shotgun' in Sheffield street
A man has been rushed to hospital after being gunned down with a shotgun in the street with police shutting down a blood splattered road.
South Yorkshire Police were called to Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, at around 8.30pm on Monday, September 7, to reports of shots being fired.
A 24-year-old with serious injuries "consistent with shotgun discharge" was taken to hospital for treatment while an investigation has been launched, a police statement said.
A row of shops near to the junction with Wolseley Road and a section of blood splattered pavement at the junction with Farrar Road has been cordoned off on the busy city road following the incident, reports YorkshireLive.
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A resident, who lives near to where the incident took place told the news outlet: "The police pulled up and there was someone lying on the pavement. They came and then they called the paramedics."
Another said he saw blood on the pavement, before going on to say the area is no longer safe at night.
He said: "It's not safe and the kids can't even go to the nearby park."
The police have said: "Police were called at around 8.30pm this evening to reports of shots fired in Abbeydale Road, Sheffield.
"Police attended the scene and discovered a 24-year-old man with serious injuries consistent with shotgun discharge.
"The man was taken to hospital to receive treatment. An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing to find who is responsible."
If you have any information which might help with police enquiries call 101 quoting incident number 866 of September 7.
Alternatively, you can stay completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK contact centre on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Liverpool transfer round-up: Reds close on goalkeeper, Griezmann on radar

Liverpool may still be feeling the warm glow of being Premier League champions , but the lack of transfer activity has been a concern for some Reds .
While rumours persist that Thiago Alcantara is a target for the club , there has not been any significant developments just yet .
Instead , the talk is that Gini Wijnaldum and Rhian Brewster could leave the club with Wijnaldum a target for Barcelona and Brewster attracting interest from several clubs that want him on loan .
With that in mind here are the latest transfer rumours for Monday , September 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi ’ s decision to stay at Barcelona threw Antoine Griezmann ’ s future into doubt , according to the Daily Mail .
The French international had been guaranteed the Messi role by Ronald Koeman , but Messi ’ s u-turn regarding his future has cast doubt on what future Griezmann has at the club .
The Spanish giants will have to trim their squad to accommodate Messi , and that could see Griezmann leave the club .
He joined Barca from Atletico Madrid in a £107million deal and managed just nine goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both Manchester United , Arsenal and Liverpool have all taken interest in the forward .
The Reds have previously watched Griezmann , and while any deal would be a significant investment , they will continue to monitor the situation .
Ojo , 23 , spent last season on loan at Scottish giants Rangers , and his move to the Welsh capital will be the sixth loan move of his Reds career .
He managed five goals in 36 games for Steven Gerrard ’ s side last season , but he was quick to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Cardiff .
“ I ’ ve got a point to prove and I ’ m really excited for the new challenge , ” Ojo told Cardiff City TV .
“ Cardiff City is a massive club with great fans and great players – hopefully I can show what I can do here and fit right in .
“ Wherever the ball is , I want to be involved in the game as much as possible .
I ’ m delighted to get here in time for a full week ’ s training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home game this Saturday .
Now it ’ s important that we start right.
” Liverpool are close to signing Fluminense goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga , according to UOL .
Pitaluga , 17 , is a Brazil youth international and is currently on the books of Fluminense in his homeland .
The teenager has a German passport that will bypass any issue with work permits , with the player himself in line for a significant pay rise at Anfield .
The report states that the Brazilian club are keen to negotiate a sell-on clause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Liverpool have had a quiet summer thus far with just the one new face arriving at Anfield but that could be about to change with a goalkeeper on the horizon and Antoine Griezmann potentially on the market
Liverpool may still be feeling the warm glow of being Premier League champions, but the lack of transfer activity has been a concern for some Reds.
Jurgen Klopp has added Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos.
While rumours persist that Thiago Alcantara is a target for the club, there has not been any significant developments just yet.
Instead, the talk is that Gini Wijnaldum and Rhian Brewster could leave the club with Wijnaldum a target for Barcelona and Brewster attracting interest from several clubs that want him on loan. With that in mind here are the latest transfer rumours for Monday, September 7.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
Liverpool eyeing Barcelona superstar
Liverpool are on alert after Lionel Messi’s decision to stay at Barcelona threw Antoine Griezmann’s future into doubt, according to the Daily Mail.
The French international had been guaranteed the Messi role by Ronald Koeman, but Messi’s u-turn regarding his future has cast doubt on what future Griezmann has at the club.
The Spanish giants will have to trim their squad to accommodate Messi, and that could see Griezmann leave the club. He joined Barca from Atletico Madrid in a £107million deal and managed just nine goals in La Liga.
The report states both Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have all taken interest in the forward. The Reds have previously watched Griezmann, and while any deal would be a significant investment, they will continue to monitor the situation.
Image: PA) PA)
Liverpool youngster completes Championship loan
Sheyi Ojo has joined Cardiff City on a season-long loan deal.
Ojo, 23, spent last season on loan at Scottish giants Rangers, and his move to the Welsh capital will be the sixth loan move of his Reds career. He managed five goals in 36 games for Steven Gerrard’s side last season, but he was quick to admit he has a point to prove with Cardiff.
“I’ve got a point to prove and I’m really excited for the new challenge,” Ojo told Cardiff City TV.
“Cardiff City is a massive club with great fans and great players – hopefully I can show what I can do here and fit right in.
“Wherever the ball is, I want to be involved in the game as much as possible. I’m delighted to get here in time for a full week’s training with the team ahead of the first home game this Saturday. Now it’s important that we start right.”
Promising goalkeeper nearing Anfield move
Liverpool are close to signing Fluminense goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga, according to UOL.
Pitaluga, 17, is a Brazil youth international and is currently on the books of Fluminense in his homeland. The teenager has a German passport that will bypass any issue with work permits, with the player himself in line for a significant pay rise at Anfield.
The report states that the Brazilian club are keen to negotiate a sell-on clause and that a deal is edging closer.


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thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Pregnant Charlotte Dawson cries at her unborn baby's gender reveal party

Charlotte Dawson broke down in tears as she discovered she is expecting a baby boy at a lavish gender reveal party .
The reality star , who is the daughter of comedian Les Dawson , announced she 's expecting her first baby with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield earlier this month .
For the family-attended gender reveal party , Charlotte donned a stunning strapless white jumpsuit that showed off her blossoming bump .
She then appeared on camera beside Matthew as they stood in front of a large black balloon containing coloured confetti that would reveal if they were having a baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the excited pair popped the balloon together which left blue paper raining down over them .
Charlotte , 27 , became immediately overwhelmed with emotion and burst into tears .
`` So excited , we ’ re having a chuffing boy !
We ’ re having a mini Matt !
” the former Celebs Go Dating star told OK !
magazine afterwards .
Then paying tribute to her late dad Les Dawson , Charlotte corrected herself by adding : `` A mini Matt and a mini Les together !
`` I just am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So excited !
A mummy ’ s boy ! ''
Charlotte and Matt have been together four years and bought their first house two years ago .
`` This just feels like the right next step .
I always said to my mum that we ’ d have a baby before we got married .
“ My mum ’ s 70 next year and I want her to get loads of time with her grandchild .
It just feels like perfect timing for us .
I do still want that rock one day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a baby out of my womb !
” While Matt added : “ I ’ m so excited , too .
It ’ s been so good for us and we can ’ t wait for it now.
” Charlotte previously revealed she was overwhelmed to discover her first baby is due just days away from what would have been her dad 's 90th birthday .
The comedian died after suffering a major heart attack when Charlotte was 18 months old .
Charlotte 's boyfriend Matthew chose to propose in front of Les @ @ @ @ @

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Pregnant Charlotte Dawson cries as she discovers unborn baby's gender at lavish bash
Charlotte Dawson broke down in tears as she discovered she is expecting a baby boy at a lavish gender reveal party.
The reality star, who is the daughter of comedian Les Dawson, announced she's expecting her first baby with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield earlier this month.
For the family-attended gender reveal party, Charlotte donned a stunning strapless white jumpsuit that showed off her blossoming bump.
She then appeared on camera beside Matthew as they stood in front of a large black balloon containing coloured confetti that would reveal if they were having a baby boy or girl.
Image: AARON PARFITT / BACKGRID) AARON PARFITT / BACKGRID)
After a countdown the excited pair popped the balloon together which left blue paper raining down over them.
Charlotte, 27, became immediately overwhelmed with emotion and burst into tears.
"So excited, we’re having a chuffing boy! We’re having a mini Matt!” the former Celebs Go Dating star told OK! magazine afterwards.
Image: AARON PARFITT / BACKGRID) AARON PARFITT / BACKGRID)
Then paying tribute to her late dad Les Dawson, Charlotte corrected herself by adding: "A mini Matt and a mini Les together!
"I just am so excited to have a boy! So excited! A mummy’s boy!"
Charlotte and Matt have been together four years and bought their first house two years ago.
"This just feels like the right next step. I always said to my mum that we’d have a baby before we got married.
“My mum’s 70 next year and I want her to get loads of time with her grandchild. It just feels like perfect timing for us. I do still want that rock one day – especially if I’m pushing a baby out of my womb!”
While Matt added: “I’m so excited, too. It’s been so good for us and we can’t wait for it now.”
Charlotte previously revealed she was overwhelmed to discover her first baby is due just days away from what would have been her dad's 90th birthday.
The comedian died after suffering a major heart attack when Charlotte was 18 months old.
Charlotte's boyfriend Matthew chose to propose in front of Les' statue in Lancashire.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--John Sergeant tells BBC to rethink scrapping free TV licences for over-75s

John Sergeant says it should not be a criminal offence to watch TV without owning a licence .
But the BBC ’ s former chief political correspondent added the corporation should not reverse its decision to axe free licences for over-75s .
John , 76 , wants changes to the system as there is “ insufficient support ” in the licence fee .
He said : “ Some decisions have already been taken , which might wisely be left to stand .
For good or ill , the BBC has decided to cease fully funding the licence fee for over-75s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damaging .
“ Despite the likely loss in revenue , the BBC should accept that failing to pay the licence fee is no longer a criminal offence . ''
He added : “ The system itself has to change : the licence fee , as presently constituted , now commands insufficient public support .
All reasonable alternatives should be considered.
” Writing in the Radio Times , he added : “ I would be in favour of freezing the present arrangements and forcing the BBC to earn more by other means.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all over-75s .
The scheme brought in by Labour in 1999 was handed by the Tories to the BBC .
From last month more than three million households were told to start paying the £157.50 annual fee , with only those who receive Pension Credit exempt .
Free licences for all over-75s would cost the Beeb hundreds of millions of pounds .
The corporation said the new scheme is “ the fairest decision ” , but the Government said it was “ the wrong decision ” and Age UK called it “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The BBC ’ s new chief Tim Davie said he does not support a switch from the licence fee to a subscription service .
Davie said such a change `` would make us just another media company '' that serves only `` the few '' .
In a more positive sign , Sergeant was also bullish about the BBC 's future and position as a news source under Davie .
Sergeant added : `` The pandemic has been a great opportunity for the BBC to demonstrate its virtues .
It is the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It has no political axe to grind .
It does not gain any advantage by exaggerating the news , nor indeed has it any interest in spreading false stories and misleading the public .
`` In comparison with the news organisations of any other country , the BBC can easily hold its own . ''
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John wants changes to the system as there is "insufficient support" in the licence fee, as he wants all reasonable alternatives to be considered
John Sergeant says it should not be a criminal offence to watch TV without owning a licence.
But the BBC’s former chief political correspondent added the corporation should not reverse its decision to axe free licences for over-75s.
John, 76, wants changes to the system as there is “insufficient support” in the licence fee.
He said: “Some decisions have already been taken, which might wisely be left to stand. For good or ill, the BBC has decided to cease fully funding the licence fee for over-75s. A U-turn would be far too damaging.
“Despite the likely loss in revenue, the BBC should accept that failing to pay the licence fee is no longer a criminal offence."
He added: “The system itself has to change: the licence fee, as presently constituted, now commands insufficient public support. All reasonable alternatives should be considered.”
Writing in the Radio Times, he added: “I would be in favour of freezing the present arrangements and forcing the BBC to earn more by other means.”
The Mirror has battled to save free licences for all over-75s.
The scheme brought in by Labour in 1999 was handed by the Tories to the BBC.
From last month more than three million households were told to start paying the £157.50 annual fee, with only those who receive Pension Credit exempt.
Free licences for all over-75s would cost the Beeb hundreds of millions of pounds.
The corporation said the new scheme is “the fairest decision”, but the Government said it was “the wrong decision” and Age UK called it “a kick in the teeth”.
The BBC’s new chief Tim Davie said he does not support a switch from the licence fee to a subscription service.
Davie said such a change "would make us just another media company" that serves only "the few".
Image: PA) PA)
In a more positive sign, Sergeant was also bullish about the BBC's future and position as a news source under Davie.
Sergeant added: "The pandemic has been a great opportunity for the BBC to demonstrate its virtues. It is the most trusted news source in the country.
"It has no political axe to grind. It does not gain any advantage by exaggerating the news, nor indeed has it any interest in spreading false stories and misleading the public.
"In comparison with the news organisations of any other country, the BBC can easily hold its own."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Corrie spoilers: Paul suspected of murder as dead body in river confirmed as Kel

Coronation Street 's upcoming episodes see a dead body retrieved in the lake being identified as that of Kel Hinchley .
Kel sexually abused Paul Foreman when he was in a relationship with Paul 's mother Bernie .
Paul finds out the news about Kel 's death and is conflicted and upset .
Mary and Billy call the police station to find out if the dead body was definitely Kel 's and Billy tells Paul he believes it is Kel .
Paul is distraught and leaves in a hurry , and Billy Mayhew suspects it 's because he murdered Kel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kel is dead , but Billy finds Paul drinking in the park and realises he is struggling to deal with the news of Kel 's death .
Later , a police officer arrives and confirms the body was indeed Kel 's and he asks Paul some questions about it .
Paul remarks that he is not surprised Kel was murdered - and the police officer points out he never said that .
When Billy tentatively asks Paul what makes him think Kel has been murdered and if he had anything to do with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Next , Craig Tinker calls at the flower shop flat and confirms that they ’ re not looking for anyone in connection with Kel ’ s death as it was accidental .
Billy ’ s relief is evident and Paul watches him , hurt and angry to realise that Billy seriously thought he had murdered Kel .
Meanwhile , the heartbreaking storyline about Leanne Battersby 's son Oliver and his mitochondrial disease continues next week with a tragic twist .
The doctors tell Leanne and Steve they need to consider taking Oliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desperate not to give up and speaks to a doctor in Germany who promises to help Oliver - but she has not been honest about Oliver 's condition .

Coronation Street's Billy suspects Paul of murder when the dead body in the canal is identified as Kel's
Corrie spoilers: Paul suspected of murder as dead body in river confirmed as Kel
Coronation Street 's upcoming episodes see a dead body retrieved in the lake being identified as that of Kel Hinchley.
Kel sexually abused Paul Foreman when he was in a relationship with Paul's mother Bernie.
Paul finds out the news about Kel's death and is conflicted and upset.
Mary and Billy call the police station to find out if the dead body was definitely Kel's and Billy tells Paul he believes it is Kel.
Paul is distraught and leaves in a hurry, and Billy Mayhew suspects it's because he murdered Kel.
Bernie is delighted at the news Kel is dead, but Billy finds Paul drinking in the park and realises he is struggling to deal with the news of Kel's death.
Later, a police officer arrives and confirms the body was indeed Kel's and he asks Paul some questions about it.
Paul remarks that he is not surprised Kel was murdered - and the police officer points out he never said that.
When Billy tentatively asks Paul what makes him think Kel has been murdered and if he had anything to do with it, Paul becomes angry and defensive.
Next, Craig Tinker calls at the flower shop flat and confirms that they’re not looking for anyone in connection with Kel’s death as it was accidental.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Billy’s relief is evident and Paul watches him, hurt and angry to realise that Billy seriously thought he had murdered Kel.
Meanwhile, the heartbreaking storyline about Leanne Battersby's son Oliver and his mitochondrial disease continues next week with a tragic twist.
The doctors tell Leanne and Steve they need to consider taking Oliver off life support.
But Leanne is desperate not to give up and speaks to a doctor in Germany who promises to help Oliver - but she has not been honest about Oliver's condition.
* Coronation Street airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Corrie spoilers: Tragedy for Leanne as son Oliver is taken off life support

Coronation Street 's heartbreaking storyline about Leanne Battersby 's son Oliver and his mitochondrial disease continues next week with a tragic twist .
The doctor tells Leanne and three-year-old Oliver 's father Steve McDonald that they are going to try to remove Oliver 's breathing tube .
Leanne thinks this is great news and is excited , but Steve and Tracey Barlow remain cautious about Oliver 's condition .
Later in the week , the doctor updates Leanne and Steve on Oliver and reveals they had to up his sedation again because his violent seizures are out of their control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to explain that life support is the only thing keeping Oliver alive .
Toyah and Imran hear some wonderful news- that Karen will recommend them to the fostering panel .
But their joy turns to sadness as Nick Tisley calls from the hospital to break the news about Oliver .
Leanne tells Nick , Steve and Tracey that no matter what happens , she will do what it takes to save her son .
A consultant later tells Steve and Leanne that that a specialist from another hospital is coming over to assess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Having done some research on the internet , Nick tells a thrilled Leanne about a hospital in Germany where they can treat people with Oliver ’ s condition - but their hope is short lived .
The consultant breaks the news to Steve and Leanne that having obtained a second opinion , unfortunately it has only confirmed that Oliver will never be able to breathe unaided .
The consultant adds that time has come to think about switching off Oliver 's life support .
Furious , Leanne accuses the consultant of giving up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Germany will be able to treat him .
Leanne and Steve FaceTime the doctor but Leanne is not honest about Oliver 's condition and makes it sound much more hopeful that it really is .
The doctor agrees to treat Oliver , much to Steve 's concern as he know it 's under false pretences .
Steve tells Tracy and Emma he needs to raise £500,000 for Oliver ’ s treatment in Germany , and Emma promises she will think of something .
But Tracy insists Steve talk to Leanne about the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and at Steve ’ s insistence , Leanne calls the doctor and gives a truthful account of Oliver ’ s condition .

Coronation Street's Oliver is soon to be taken off life support, and Leanne finds a ray of hope - but is she being honest?
Corrie spoilers: Tragedy for Leanne as son Oliver is taken off life support
Coronation Street's heartbreaking storyline about Leanne Battersby's son Oliver and his mitochondrial disease continues next week with a tragic twist.
The doctor tells Leanne and three-year-old Oliver's father Steve McDonald that they are going to try to remove Oliver's breathing tube.
Leanne thinks this is great news and is excited, but Steve and Tracey Barlow remain cautious about Oliver's condition.
Later in the week, the doctor updates Leanne and Steve on Oliver and reveals they had to up his sedation again because his violent seizures are out of their control.
Heartbreakingly, the doctor is forced to explain that life support is the only thing keeping Oliver alive.
Toyah and Imran hear some wonderful news- that Karen will recommend them to the fostering panel.
But their joy turns to sadness as Nick Tisley calls from the hospital to break the news about Oliver.
Leanne tells Nick, Steve and Tracey that no matter what happens, she will do what it takes to save her son.
A consultant later tells Steve and Leanne that that a specialist from another hospital is coming over to assess Oliver and give a second opinion.
Having done some research on the internet, Nick tells a thrilled Leanne about a hospital in Germany where they can treat people with Oliver’s condition - but their hope is short lived.
The consultant breaks the news to Steve and Leanne that having obtained a second opinion, unfortunately it has only confirmed that Oliver will never be able to breathe unaided.
The consultant adds that time has come to think about switching off Oliver's life support.
Furious, Leanne accuses the consultant of giving up on Oliver and says the hospital in Germany will be able to treat him.
Leanne and Steve FaceTime the doctor but Leanne is not honest about Oliver's condition and makes it sound much more hopeful that it really is.
The doctor agrees to treat Oliver, much to Steve's concern as he know it's under false pretences.
Steve tells Tracy and Emma he needs to raise £500,000 for Oliver’s treatment in Germany, and Emma promises she will think of something.
But Tracy insists Steve talk to Leanne about the fact she played down Oliver’s symptoms, and at Steve’s insistence, Leanne calls the doctor and gives a truthful account of Oliver’s condition.
* Coronation Street airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Fears raised over care for those suffering long Covid - with symptoms for months

Tens of thousands of people with so-called “ long Covid ” have had symptoms of illness for more than three months , reports suggest .
Professor Tim Spector , who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app , said that 60,000 people have been ill for more than three months .
While some people have a mild form of illness , others have been seriously affected .
People affected with long-term symptoms have described how they have been previously fit and healthy and now they are confined to a wheelchair .
Breathlessness and fatigue have been reported by long-term sufferers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or climbing stairs can leave them bed-ridden for days .
Prof Spector , professor of genetic epidemiology at King ’ s College London , told BBC Radio 4 ’ s File On 4 that data from the app shows that around 300,000 people have reported symptoms lasting for more than a month – so called “ long Covid ” .
Up to 60,000 people reported having symptoms for more than three months .
On Monday , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that some people were still experiencing symptoms six months after contracting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hancock said : “ Long Covid , where people six months on are still ill , is prevalent among younger people.
” But Professor Spector said he is “ frustrated ” that data from the app is not being more widely used .
“ There ’ s a big danger these ( people ) might end up being forgotten , ” he told File On 4 .
Meanwhile , the programme asked commissioning groups and health boards across the UK whether they had set up post-Covid clinics for patients who were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of the 86 who responded , 10 said they were already running such facilities .
A further 16 said they were planning or redesigning services .
Many patients will be seen by their GP , or existing services .
NHS England ’ s new Your Covid Recovery website offers personalised support for all patients recovering from Covid .
Lynne Turner Stokes , professor of rehabilitation medicine at King ’ s College London , told File On 4 the website had some “ good resources ” but that “ we have to do much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS in England said : “ At the same time as treating more than 108,000 coronavirus patients and keeping other vital services running throughout the pandemic , the NHS has played a leading role in patient recovery and scientific discovery which is saving lives here and around the world .
“ While experts globally continue work to understand more about the short and long-term impact of this new disease , NHS teams are rapidly expanding aftercare and support to all patients who need it , including new and strengthened rehab centres and community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country , such as the first of its kind Seacole centre , and a new online health advice and support platform , which patients said they wanted to help them recover at home.
” It comes as new guidance published on the Government website sets out some of the long-term health effects for some people who have had Covid-19 .
The guidance states that around 10 % of mild coronavirus cases who were not admitted to hospital have reported symptoms lasting more than 4 weeks .
And a number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight or more weeks following discharge .
Persistent health problems following acute disease have included : respiratory symptoms and conditions such as chronic cough , shortness of breath ; lung problems including inflammation and scarring ; heart issues including chest tightness , heart failure and scarring ; protracted loss or change of smell and taste ; mental health problems including depression , anxiety and cognitive difficulties ; inflammatory disorders such as muscle pain ; gastrointestinal problems ; continuing headaches ; fatigue , weakness and sleeplessness ; liver and kidney dysfunction ; clotting disorders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nodes and skin rashes .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Press Association, Oliver Milne)

Professor Tim Spector, who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app, said that 60,000 people have been ill for more than three months
Fears raised over care for thousands suffering long Covid - with symptoms for months
Tens of thousands of people with so-called “long Covid” have had symptoms of illness for more than three months, reports suggest.
Professor Tim Spector, who is leading the Covid Symptom Study app, said that 60,000 people have been ill for more than three months.
While some people have a mild form of illness, others have been seriously affected.
People affected with long-term symptoms have described how they have been previously fit and healthy and now they are confined to a wheelchair.
Breathlessness and fatigue have been reported by long-term sufferers and some have described how doing shopping or climbing stairs can leave them bed-ridden for days.
Prof Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, told BBC Radio 4’s File On 4 that data from the app shows that around 300,000 people have reported symptoms lasting for more than a month – so called “long Covid”.
Up to 60,000 people reported having symptoms for more than three months.
Image: Empics Entertainment) Empics Entertainment)
On Monday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that some people were still experiencing symptoms six months after contracting the virus.
Speaking on LBC radio, Mr Hancock said: “Long Covid, where people six months on are still ill, is prevalent among younger people.”
But Professor Spector said he is “frustrated” that data from the app is not being more widely used.
“There’s a big danger these (people) might end up being forgotten,” he told File On 4.
Meanwhile, the programme asked commissioning groups and health boards across the UK whether they had set up post-Covid clinics for patients who were not admitted to hospital with the virus.
Of the 86 who responded, 10 said they were already running such facilities. A further 16 said they were planning or redesigning services.
Many patients will be seen by their GP, or existing services.
NHS England’s new Your Covid Recovery website offers personalised support for all patients recovering from Covid.
Lynne Turner Stokes, professor of rehabilitation medicine at King’s College London, told File On 4 the website had some “good resources” but that “we have to do much more”.
A spokeswoman for the NHS in England said: “At the same time as treating more than 108,000 coronavirus patients and keeping other vital services running throughout the pandemic, the NHS has played a leading role in patient recovery and scientific discovery which is saving lives here and around the world.
“While experts globally continue work to understand more about the short and long-term impact of this new disease, NHS teams are rapidly expanding aftercare and support to all patients who need it, including new and strengthened rehab centres and community services providing tailored treatment in every part of the country, such as the first of its kind Seacole centre, and a new online health advice and support platform, which patients said they wanted to help them recover at home.”
It comes as new guidance published on the Government website sets out some of the long-term health effects for some people who have had Covid-19.
The guidance states that around 10% of mild coronavirus cases who were not admitted to hospital have reported symptoms lasting more than 4 weeks.
And a number of people admitted to hospital reported continuing symptoms for eight or more weeks following discharge.
Persistent health problems following acute disease have included: respiratory symptoms and conditions such as chronic cough, shortness of breath; lung problems including inflammation and scarring; heart issues including chest tightness, heart failure and scarring; protracted loss or change of smell and taste; mental health problems including depression, anxiety and cognitive difficulties; inflammatory disorders such as muscle pain; gastrointestinal problems; continuing headaches; fatigue, weakness and sleeplessness; liver and kidney dysfunction; clotting disorders and thrombosis; problems with the lymph nodes and skin rashes.