thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Pizza Express names next 63 restaurants are reopening - the full list

Pizza Express has named the next 63 restaurants it will be reopening for dine in .
The pizzerias will be offering Eat Out to Help Out 50 % off discounts on Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August , and free dough balls with every main course for the entire month .
More than 300 Pizza Express restaurants will be serving customers again from 13 August .
Pizza Express currently has 449 restaurants in the UK .
It said the vast majority `` were trading profitably before lockdown '' .
Following Government advice for the UK hospitality sector , all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 23 , 2020 .
Since then it 's gone through a `` phased reopening '' seeing ever more locations selling to the public again - with a range of new measures in place to keep staff and customers safe .
Pizza Express managing director Zoe Bowley said : “ The initial signs from the restaurants that have already reopened have been very encouraging and we ’ re delighted to be welcoming even more customers back into our restaurants .
`` The response to our online booking system , new digital menus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we continue to encourage everyone to use these services as much as possible as their local restaurant reopens .
We are very grateful for the way that our customers have embraced our new procedures.
” “ All of our open restaurants are happily supporting the ‘ Eat Out to Help Out ’ scheme in August , and our customers are enjoying the outstanding value for money .
`` We ’ re working hard to bring back our freshly handmade pizza to even more locations as soon as we can.
” The 63 pizzerias @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August ( subject to Government guidance on local lockdowns )

Pizza Express has announced its plans to reopen another 63 restaurants to people eating in - and they'll be taking on customers from next week
Pizza Express has named the next 63 restaurants it will be reopening for dine in.
The pizzerias will be offering Eat Out to Help Out 50% off discounts on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August, and free dough balls with every main course for the entire month.
More than 300 Pizza Express restaurants will be serving customers again from 13 August.
Pizza Express currently has 449 restaurants in the UK. It said the vast majority "were trading profitably before lockdown".
Following Government advice for the UK hospitality sector, all of its UK sites were closed on March 23, 2020.
Since then it's gone through a "phased reopening" seeing ever more locations selling to the public again - with a range of new measures in place to keep staff and customers safe.
Image: Birmingham Mail) Birmingham Mail)
Pizza Express managing director Zoe Bowley said: “The initial signs from the restaurants that have already reopened have been very encouraging and we’re delighted to be welcoming even more customers back into our restaurants.
"The response to our online booking system, new digital menus and cashless payments has been fantastic, and we continue to encourage everyone to use these services as much as possible as their local restaurant reopens. We are very grateful for the way that our customers have embraced our new procedures.”
“All of our open restaurants are happily supporting the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme in August, and our customers are enjoying the outstanding value for money.
"We’re working hard to bring back our freshly handmade pizza to even more locations as soon as we can.”
The 63 pizzerias that will reopen on Thursday, 13 August (subject to Government guidance on local lockdowns)


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Four injured as emergency services scrambled to building collapse in Windsor

Four people have been injured as emergency services race to the scene of a building collapse in Windsor , Berkshire .
Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service , and South Central Ambulance Service and Thames Valley Police are all at the scene .
Thames Valley Police tweeted : `` We are at the scene of a building collapse in Springfield Road , Windsor , supporting Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service , and South Central Ambulance Service .
`` Springfield Road is currently closed .
Please avoid the area .
`` Four people are being treated for injuries . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amy Tisi who asked residents to avoid the area .
She wrote : `` Please stay away and let the emergency services do their work .
Many thanks . ''
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Four injured as emergency services scrambled to building collapse in Windsor
Four people have been injured as emergency services race to the scene of a building collapse in Windsor, Berkshire.
Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service, and South Central Ambulance Service and Thames Valley Police are all at the scene.
Thames Valley Police tweeted: "We are at the scene of a building collapse in Springfield Road, Windsor, supporting Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service, and South Central Ambulance Service.
"Springfield Road is currently closed. Please avoid the area.
"Four people are being treated for injuries."
The message was retweeted by local councillor Amy Tisi who asked residents to avoid the area.
She wrote: "Please stay away and let the emergency services do their work. Many thanks."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Liverpool abandon deal as transfer guru Edwards 'angry' with representatives

Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is reportedly not interested in coming back to the table for Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly this summer because of the way the player 's agents conducted themselves last year .
Defender Kelly was closely monitored by Liverpool last summer as he prepared to leave Bristol City , but he chose to join the Cherries for £13million due to the offer of more first-team football .
The 21-year-old ultimately suffered an injury-hit campaign at the Vitality Stadium , but he was able to come into the side after the Premier League 's coronavirus lockdown .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wolves on June 24 , and played eight times as he was unable to save his side from relegation , which eventually led to manager Eddie Howe leaving the club by mutual consent .
Liverpool 's recent transfer history shows that they are not afraid to try again for a player even if they miss out on him at the first time of asking , and so Bournemouth 's relegation led to some suggestions that they could move to try and sign Kelly again this summer .
But , according to The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing that due to the way the potential deal was handled last year .
Kelly was of interest to Liverpool due to his ability to play at both left-back and centre-back , but the Norwich left-back Jamal Lewis has now emerged as their top target as cover for Andy Robertson .
The 22-year-old shares some of the Scot 's attacking instincts , and is said to be `` desperate '' to link up with Jurgen Klopp 's Premier League champions .
A fee for the Northern Irish international could be a sticking point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking to pay around £10million and Norwich holding out for closer to £20million .

The Reds - who are interested in a move for the Norwich City defender Jamal Lewis this summer - will reportedly not be revisiting a former target from last year
Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is reportedly not interested in coming back to the table for Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly this summer because of the way the player's agents conducted themselves last year.
Defender Kelly was closely monitored by Liverpool last summer as he prepared to leave Bristol City, but he chose to join the Cherries for £13million due to the offer of more first-team football.
The 21-year-old ultimately suffered an injury-hit campaign at the Vitality Stadium, but he was able to come into the side after the Premier League's coronavirus lockdown.
He made his top-flight debut in the defeat at Wolves on June 24, and played eight times as he was unable to save his side from relegation, which eventually led to manager Eddie Howe leaving the club by mutual consent.
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Liverpool's recent transfer history shows that they are not afraid to try again for a player even if they miss out on him at the first time of asking, and so Bournemouth's relegation led to some suggestions that they could move to try and sign Kelly again this summer.
But, according to The Athletic, Edwards has no interest in doing that due to the way the potential deal was handled last year.
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Kelly was of interest to Liverpool due to his ability to play at both left-back and centre-back, but the Norwich left-back Jamal Lewis has now emerged as their top target as cover for Andy Robertson.
The 22-year-old shares some of the Scot's attacking instincts, and is said to be "desperate" to link up with Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions.
A fee for the Northern Irish international could be a sticking point though, with Liverpool said to be looking to pay around £10million and Norwich holding out for closer to £20million.


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Bottas extends Mercedes stay as F1 champions now turn attention to Hamilton

Mercedes have retained Valtteri Bottas for the 2021 Formula One season .
The Finn heads into this weekend 's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone 30 points adrift of teammate Lewis Hamilton in the world championship .
Next season will mark Bottas ' fifth campaign with the Silver Arrows .
Hamilton 's future beyond this year is yet to be confirmed but it is expected the six-time world champion will also stay with Mercedes .
Bottas , who won the opening round of the season in Austria , said : `` I 'm very happy to stay with Mercedes in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've enjoyed together already .
`` The past few years have been all about continuous improvement , working on every aspect of my performance .
`` I 'm confident that today I 'm the strongest I 've ever been , but I can always raise the bar .
`` Ever since I fell in love with F1 as a kid it 's been my dream to one day become world champion .
`` I 'm in the fight for the title this year and staying with Mercedes puts me in the best possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well . ''
Bottas was on course to finish second at last weekend 's British Grand Prix before a late puncture saw him drop out of the points and further behind Hamilton in the standings .
He added : `` We 're in the middle of a shortened season and I want to give my absolute best in every single race we 'll go to this year .
`` The puncture last weekend was a bit of a blow in my fight with Lewis , but I 'm determined to come back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Bottas had widely been expected to be retained by Mercedes , particularly after their junior driver , George Russell confirmed he will be staying at Williams until the end of next season .
While not quite on Hamilton 's level , Bottas provides stability at Mercedes - with the all-conquering team on course for a remarkable seventh straight drivers ' and constructors ' championships .
Team principal Toto Wolff said : `` We are very excited that Valtteri will stay with the team for at least one more season .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever seen this year - in terms of his on-track performance , but also physically and mentally .
`` He is second in the championship , finished the last season in P2 and plays a very important part in our overall team performance . ''
Hamilton , our of contract in five months , said last week that he is yet to open formal discussions with Mercedes over a deal .
But it is highly unlikely he will leave a team which looks set to fire him to a record-equalling seventh title this @ @

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Hamilton's future beyond this year is yet to be confirmed but it is expected the six-time world champion will also stay with Mercedes
Mercedes have retained Valtteri Bottas for the 2021 Formula One season.
The Finn heads into this weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone 30 points adrift of teammate Lewis Hamilton in the world championship.
Next season will mark Bottas' fifth campaign with the Silver Arrows.
Hamilton's future beyond this year is yet to be confirmed but it is expected the six-time world champion will also stay with Mercedes.
Bottas, who won the opening round of the season in Austria, said: "I'm very happy to stay with Mercedes in 2021 and build on the success we've enjoyed together already.
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"The past few years have been all about continuous improvement, working on every aspect of my performance.
"I'm confident that today I'm the strongest I've ever been, but I can always raise the bar.
"Ever since I fell in love with F1 as a kid it's been my dream to one day become world champion.
"I'm in the fight for the title this year and staying with Mercedes puts me in the best possible position to compete for it next season as well."
Bottas was on course to finish second at last weekend's British Grand Prix before a late puncture saw him drop out of the points and further behind Hamilton in the standings.
Image: Will Oliver/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Will Oliver/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
He added: "We're in the middle of a shortened season and I want to give my absolute best in every single race we'll go to this year.
"The puncture last weekend was a bit of a blow in my fight with Lewis, but I'm determined to come back strong this weekend on the same track."
Bottas had widely been expected to be retained by Mercedes, particularly after their junior driver, George Russell confirmed he will be staying at Williams until the end of next season.
While not quite on Hamilton's level, Bottas provides stability at Mercedes - with the all-conquering team on course for a remarkable seventh straight drivers' and constructors' championships.
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Team principal Toto Wolff said: "We are very excited that Valtteri will stay with the team for at least one more season. We're seeing the strongest Valtteri we've ever seen this year - in terms of his on-track performance, but also physically and mentally.
"He is second in the championship, finished the last season in P2 and plays a very important part in our overall team performance."
Hamilton, our of contract in five months, said last week that he is yet to open formal discussions with Mercedes over a deal.
But it is highly unlikely he will leave a team which looks set to fire him to a record-equalling seventh title this term.


thedailymirror--2020-08-07--Jamal Lewis has 'all the attributes' for Liverpool transfer says his coach

Jamal Lewis has `` all the attributes '' to succeed at Liverpool , according to the Norwich full-back 's international coach .
And Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough has urged 22-year-old Lewis to seize his chance to join Jurgen Klopp 's side after the Premier League champions had an initial bid rejected .
The Reds made a formal move on Thursday afternoon , with Norwich turning down their £10million offer for Lewis .
But Mirror Sport understands the Canaries are already looking at replacements for the left-back after he rejected an improved offer to stay at the club .
Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he did switch to Anfield - but Baraclough has told his charge to snap Liverpool 's hand off .
“ I 've spoken to two or three people about the proposed move .
There have been differing opinions , ” said Baraclough in quotes reported by The Irish News .
“ As a player , I 'd be saying ‘ Where 's the contract , I want to sign it ' .
`` Why would n't you want to go to the European champions , the Premier League champions and the World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say you wo n't get as much game time , but if you 're training day in , day out , with Jurgen Klopp and the calibre of players he 'd be working with , you 're going to improve as a player and it would take him to the next level .
“ It would be up to him to knuckle down , if that move happens , and make sure he 's at the forefront of the manager 's thoughts .
`` The amount of games they play , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd certainly get game time and I certainly think it would bring him on as a player . ''
While Baraclough 's first game as Northern Ireland is not until next month , he has worked with Lewis with the country 's under-21 set-up .
And he has no doubt the left-back - who made 28 Premier League appearances for Norwich this season - can thrive at Liverpool .
`` He 's got all the attributes , he 's a level-headed kid and he 's one that wants to improve , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the gym before training and after training and he 's probably one of those kids , having worked with him for a little bit of time , you have to keep the reins on a bit so he does n't do too much .
“ He wants to question you about how he can improve and I love players like that .
`` I love players who invest time in themselves and do n't just settle for what they 've got . ''

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LIVERPOOL THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD SAYS FORMER STAR KOLO TOURE
International boss has urged Lewis to seize his chance to join Liverpool after the Premier League champions had an initial £10m bid for the full-back rejected
Jamal Lewis has "all the attributes" to succeed at Liverpool, according to the Norwich full-back's international coach.
And Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough has urged 22-year-old Lewis to seize his chance to join Jurgen Klopp's side after the Premier League champions had an initial bid rejected.
The Reds made a formal move on Thursday afternoon, with Norwich turning down their £10million offer for Lewis.
But Mirror Sport understands the Canaries are already looking at replacements for the left-back after he rejected an improved offer to stay at the club.
Lewis would initially be back-up to Andy Robertson if he did switch to Anfield - but Baraclough has told his charge to snap Liverpool's hand off.
Image: Tim Keeton/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Tim Keeton/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
“I've spoken to two or three people about the proposed move. There have been differing opinions,” said Baraclough in quotes reported by The Irish News.
“As a player, I'd be saying ‘Where's the contract, I want to sign it'.
"Why wouldn't you want to go to the European champions, the Premier League champions and the World Club champions?
“Some people might say you won't get as much game time, but if you're training day in, day out, with Jurgen Klopp and the calibre of players he'd be working with, you're going to improve as a player and it would take him to the next level.
Image: PA) PA)
“It would be up to him to knuckle down, if that move happens, and make sure he's at the forefront of the manager's thoughts.
"The amount of games they play, and the way they rotate players now, he'd certainly get game time and I certainly think it would bring him on as a player."
While Baraclough's first game as Northern Ireland is not until next month, he has worked with Lewis with the country's under-21 set-up.
And he has no doubt the left-back - who made 28 Premier League appearances for Norwich this season - can thrive at Liverpool.
"He's got all the attributes, he's a level-headed kid and he's one that wants to improve," said Baraclough.
“You'll find him in the gym before training and after training and he's probably one of those kids, having worked with him for a little bit of time, you have to keep the reins on a bit so he doesn't do too much.
“He wants to question you about how he can improve and I love players like that.
"I love players who invest time in themselves and don't just settle for what they've got."


thedailymirror--2020-08-07--TikTok to be banned in 45 days as Trump signs order barring business with app

Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ban US residents from doing business with TikTok in just 45 days .
The US president claims the popular Beijing-based short-form video app - owned by ByteDance - may be being used for disinformation campaigns that benefit the Chinese Communist Party .
He said his country `` must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security '' .
A statement from the White House press secretary says the government feels `` additional steps must be taken '' to that declared in an executive order from May 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People 's Republic of China .
`` At this time , action must be taken to address the threat posed by one mobile application in particular , TikTok , '' it adds .
It comes as President Trump told reporters abroad Air Force One last week that he would be using emergency powers to outlaw TikTok in the US .
Over the last several months , US officials have repeatedly said the app poses a national risk because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said : `` President Trump has said 'enough ' and we 're going to fix it and so he will take action in the coming days with respect to a broad array of national security risks that are presented by software connected to the Chinese Communist Party . ''
TikTok has been in discussions with the UK government over the past few months to locate its headquarters in London , according to reports - as part of a strategy to distance itself from China .
London is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was understood to have been considering .
It has hired aggressively in California this year , including poaching US-based Kevin Mayer , a former Walt Disney Co executive , to be the new chief executive .
The firm has denied having any ties to the Chinese government .
In response to accusations from the White House , ByteDance is understood to be willing to divest the US operations of TikTok to Microsoft in a bid to make a deal with the Trump administration .
ByteDance was founded by Zhang Yiming and TikTok was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the app not even available in China .
The app has grown more popular during the coronavirus pandemic , with 2 billion downloads in April .

Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing US residents from doing business with the Beijing-based app TikTok in an effort to "protect our national security"
TikTok to be banned in US in 45 days as Trump signs order barring business with app
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ban US residents from doing business with TikTok in just 45 days.
The US president claims the popular Beijing-based short-form video app - owned by ByteDance - may be being used for disinformation campaigns that benefit the Chinese Communist Party.
He said his country "must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security".
A statement from the White House press secretary says the government feels "additional steps must be taken" to that declared in an executive order from May 2019.
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"Specifically, the spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People's Republic of China.
"At this time, action must be taken to address the threat posed by one mobile application in particular, TikTok," it adds.
It comes as President Trump told reporters abroad Air Force One last week that he would be using emergency powers to outlaw TikTok in the US.
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Over the last several months, US officials have repeatedly said the app poses a national risk because of the personal data it handles.
On Sunday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said: "President Trump has said 'enough' and we're going to fix it and so he will take action in the coming days with respect to a broad array of national security risks that are presented by software connected to the Chinese Communist Party."
TikTok has been in discussions with the UK government over the past few months to locate its headquarters in London, according to reports - as part of a strategy to distance itself from China.
London is among one of several locations the company was understood to have been considering.
It has hired aggressively in California this year, including poaching US-based Kevin Mayer, a former Walt Disney Co executive, to be the new chief executive.
The firm has denied having any ties to the Chinese government.
In response to accusations from the White House, ByteDance is understood to be willing to divest the US operations of TikTok to Microsoft in a bid to make a deal with the Trump administration.
ByteDance was founded by Zhang Yiming and TikTok was created by Alex Zhu in 2017 - with the app not even available in China.
The app has grown more popular during the coronavirus pandemic, with 2 billion downloads in April.


thedailymirror--2020-08-07--Jennifer Garner splits from John Miller stating 'she's happier being single'

Jennifer Garner and John Miller have become the latest celebrity couple to call it quits during lockdown , with the Hollywood actress reportedly 'happier by herself ' .
The 48-year-old Alias actress reportedly finished with Miller , 42 , 'earlier this year ' as she looked to 'take a step back ' from their relationship .
A source told Hollywood Life : “ It wasn ’ t any sort of a dramatic break-up , It happened a while ago , she just felt the need to take a step back and she ’ s done that and for now at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The pair 's relationship first came to public attention in October 2018 , when it was rumoured they had already been dating for months .
Miller was an unknown at the time , which was the complete opposite to Jennifer 's ex Ben Affleck , who was also a Hollywood A-lister at the time , very much like Jen .
All that was known was that Miller have been married previously and shares two children with his ex-wife , Caroline Campbell .
Jen and John made their first appearance in public together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date a month after rumours of their relationship began to swirl .
At the time , they were both so smitten , there were thoughts of an engagement in the offing despite only dating for a couple of months at that time .
The ring was never slipped on her finger in the end but in January 2019 they seemed the picture of love with a source saying : `` Jen Garner is extremely happy dating boyfriend John Miller .
“ John makes Jen feel great , but what she really loves about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not in the industry.
” They kept their relationship low key from then on but it seems that the spark has fizzled out and Jennifer has sought to go it alone .
It was Jennifer 's first relationship since finalising her divorse from Ben Affleck , earlier in the same month as she went public with John .
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Jennifer Garner's two-year relationship with businessman John Miller has come to an end after she wanted to 'take a step back' and is now happier being alone
Jennifer Garner and John Miller have become the latest celebrity couple to call it quits during lockdown, with the Hollywood actress reportedly 'happier by herself'.
The 48-year-old Alias actress reportedly finished with Miller, 42, 'earlier this year' as she looked to 'take a step back' from their relationship.
A source told Hollywood Life : “It wasn’t any sort of a dramatic break-up, It happened a while ago, she just felt the need to take a step back and she’s done that and for now at least she’s happier being single.
"Jen’s doing fine, she’s great actually."
The pair's relationship first came to public attention in October 2018, when it was rumoured they had already been dating for months.
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Miller was an unknown at the time, which was the complete opposite to Jennifer's ex Ben Affleck, who was also a Hollywood A-lister at the time, very much like Jen.
All that was known was that Miller have been married previously and shares two children with his ex-wife, Caroline Campbell.
Jen and John made their first appearance in public together when they were seen on a theatre date a month after rumours of their relationship began to swirl.
At the time, they were both so smitten, there were thoughts of an engagement in the offing despite only dating for a couple of months at that time.
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The ring was never slipped on her finger in the end but in January 2019 they seemed the picture of love with a source saying: "Jen Garner is extremely happy dating boyfriend John Miller.
“John makes Jen feel great, but what she really loves about him is he’s normal and not in the industry.”
They kept their relationship low key from then on but it seems that the spark has fizzled out and Jennifer has sought to go it alone.
It was Jennifer's first relationship since finalising her divorse from Ben Affleck, earlier in the same month as she went public with John.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-07--Granit Xhaka 'leading player revolt' as Arsenal close to Aubameyang deal

Granit Xhaka is reportedly leading the players ' revolt at Arsenal after the club announced plans to make 55 members of staff redundant .
Mirror Sport revealed on Thursday that senior players want talks with the Gunners ' hierarchy following the announcement the previous day that employees including scouts and backroom staff are to lose their jobs .
The news came even as Arsenal closed in on what is expected to be a bumper new deal to keep star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the club .
And the Gunners are also set to sign Willian on a £150,000-per-week , three-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the winger becomes a free agent .
Arsenal are facing a backlash after bosses announced the proposed job cuts , blaming the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on club finances .
In a statement , the club 's head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham pointed to severe drops in broadcast revenue .
But Arsenal 's FA Cup-winning stars want to know why jobs are being slashed when back in April the squad agreed to a 12.5 percent pay cut - reduced to 7.5 percent following Europa League qualification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most vocal of players as they discussed their dismay at the move , according to Mail Online .
The publication also reports that Arsenal are increasingly confident over a successful conclusion to contract talks with Aubameyang , with the 31-year-old expected to sign a new deal worth a whopping £250,000-per-week .
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright and Gunners fan Piers Morgan were among those to blast the club 's proposal to lay off staff .
`` Remember who you are , what you are and who you represent !
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ account along with three upset emojis .
Morgan was more overt in his outrage , tweeting : `` Arsenal firing 55 staff when we 're owned by a multi-billionaire , have just made £££ by winning the FA Cup & qualifying for Europe , & pay Mesut Ozil £350,000-a-week to sit on his a*** , is morally indefensible & not what I expect from a club with our heritage .
Shameful decision . ''
In a statement issued by the club 's head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in broadcast revenue as the reason for the redundancies .
The statement read : “ With the expected reduction of income in mind , it is now clear that we must reduce our costs further to ensure we are operating in a sustainable and responsible way , and to enable us to continue to invest in the team .
`` Our aim has been to protect the jobs and base salaries of our people for as long as we possibly can .
Unfortunately , we have now come to the point where we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still investing in the playing squad , with Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes also on their radar , the club plans to sell players such as Matteo Guendouzi and Sokratis in order to help raise cash .

Former captain Xhaka was reportedly among those most vocal as Gunners stars discussed their dismay at plans to make 55 staff members redundant due to the impact of coronavirus
Granit Xhaka is reportedly leading the players' revolt at Arsenal after the club announced plans to make 55 members of staff redundant.
Mirror Sport revealed on Thursday that senior players want talks with the Gunners' hierarchy following the announcement the previous day that employees including scouts and backroom staff are to lose their jobs.
The news came even as Arsenal closed in on what is expected to be a bumper new deal to keep star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the club.
And the Gunners are also set to sign Willian on a £150,000-per-week, three-year contract, including a sizeable signing-on fee as the winger becomes a free agent.
Arsenal are facing a backlash after bosses announced the proposed job cuts, blaming the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on club finances.
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In a statement, the club's head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham pointed to severe drops in broadcast revenue.
But Arsenal's FA Cup-winning stars want to know why jobs are being slashed when back in April the squad agreed to a 12.5 percent pay cut - reduced to 7.5 percent following Europa League qualification.
Former club captain Xhaka was among the most vocal of players as they discussed their dismay at the move, according to Mail Online.
The publication also reports that Arsenal are increasingly confident over a successful conclusion to contract talks with Aubameyang, with the 31-year-old expected to sign a new deal worth a whopping £250,000-per-week.
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Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright and Gunners fan Piers Morgan were among those to blast the club's proposal to lay off staff.
"Remember who you are, what you are and who you represent!!!" said a message from Wright's Twitter account along with three upset emojis.
Morgan was more overt in his outrage, tweeting: "Arsenal firing 55 staff when we're owned by a multi-billionaire, have just made £££ by winning the FA Cup & qualifying for Europe, & pay Mesut Ozil £350,000-a-week to sit on his a***, is morally indefensible & not what I expect from a club with our heritage. Shameful decision."
In a statement issued by the club's head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham on Wednesday, they pointed to severe drops in broadcast revenue as the reason for the redundancies.
The statement read: “With the expected reduction of income in mind, it is now clear that we must reduce our costs further to ensure we are operating in a sustainable and responsible way, and to enable us to continue to invest in the team.
"Our aim has been to protect the jobs and base salaries of our people for as long as we possibly can. Unfortunately, we have now come to the point where we are proposing 55 redundancies.”
While Arsenal are still investing in the playing squad, with Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes also on their radar, the club plans to sell players such as Matteo Guendouzi and Sokratis in order to help raise cash.


thedailymirror--2020-08-07--Wuhan's first virus patients still have debilitating lung damage three months on

Many of the first coronavirus patients in Wuhan still have debilitating lung damage three months after being released from hospital , according to a new study .
While one in 10 no longer have the antibody needed to fight off the virus if it returns .
Research conducted by the director of intensive care at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University , Dr Peng Zhiyong , raises worrying concerns about the long-term impact of the disease .
Those involved in the study reported a lack of energy , while around 50 percent were suffering with symptoms of depression , felt that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not return to a normal life , reports The Times .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE Dr Peng began his research in July and is tracking 107 patients with an average age of 59 , who sustained viral pneumonia and were intubated during the early stages of the pandemic .
The director 's work was conducted three months into a year long study and found 90 percent of patients still had lung damage , including to ventilation and gas exchange functions .
Ten percent , meanwhile , no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is not yet clear whether the presence of antibodies to the new coronavirus , SARS-CoV-2 , confers permanent immunity .
Dr Peng said : `` The results revealed that the patients ’ immune systems are still recovering . ''
The veteran critical care doctor - who also treated patients during the deadly Sars outbreak in 2003 and bird flu in 2016 - has previously admitted to breaking down in tears during the current pandemic .
He said he could n't hide his emotions at times when his department had to turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortage of beds as well as when patients died .
`` I couldn ’ t calm down in the face of death , but I just had to pull together to do my job , '' he told South China Morning Post in April .
Earlier this week , the director-general of the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) said there `` might never be '' a `` silver bullet '' treatment for the pandemic .
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Monday : `` A number of vaccines are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we all hope to have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection . ''
He added : `` However , there 's no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be . ''

Lockdown reimposed on Aberdeen with all pubs forced to close
Lockdown reimposed on Aberdeen with all pubs forced to close
Research by director of intensive care at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Dr Peng Zhiyong, shows up to 90 percent of the Chinese city's first patients are still recovering
First coronavirus patients in Wuhan still have debilitating lung damage three months on
Many of the first coronavirus patients in Wuhan still have debilitating lung damage three months after being released from hospital, according to a new study.
While one in 10 no longer have the antibody needed to fight off the virus if it returns.
Research conducted by the director of intensive care at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Dr Peng Zhiyong, raises worrying concerns about the long-term impact of the disease.
Those involved in the study reported a lack of energy, while around 50 percent were suffering with symptoms of depression, felt that they were stigmatised by society and could not return to a normal life, reports The Times.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
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Dr Peng began his research in July and is tracking 107 patients with an average age of 59, who sustained viral pneumonia and were intubated during the early stages of the pandemic.
The director's work was conducted three months into a year long study and found 90 percent of patients still had lung damage, including to ventilation and gas exchange functions.
Ten percent, meanwhile, no longer have the Covid-19 antibody.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
However, it is not yet clear whether the presence of antibodies to the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, confers permanent immunity.
Dr Peng said: "The results revealed that the patients’ immune systems are still recovering."
The veteran critical care doctor - who also treated patients during the deadly Sars outbreak in 2003 and bird flu in 2016 - has previously admitted to breaking down in tears during the current pandemic.
He said he couldn't hide his emotions at times when his department had to turn away critically ill patients because of a shortage of beds as well as when patients died.
"I couldn’t calm down in the face of death, but I just had to pull together to do my job," he told South China Morning Post in April.
Earlier this week, the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said there "might never be" a "silver bullet" treatment for the pandemic.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a media briefing on Monday: "A number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials and we all hope to have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection."
He added: "However, there's no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be."


thedailymirror--2020-08-07--Barbara Windsor gets emotional tributes from EastEnders stars while in care home

Dame Barbara Windsor has celebrated her first birthday since moving into a care home and her former EastEnders co-stars have paid emotional tributes .
The legendary actress turned 83 on Thursday and a number of EastEnders stars took to social media to share their love for her on her big day , Barbara famously played Peggy Mitchell in the BBC soap since 1994 and the likes of Lacey Turner , Tamzin Outhwaite and Emma Barton all shared birthday wishes .
The former Carry On actress was diagnosed with Alzheimer 's disease in April 2014 but did not go public with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mitchell , Barbara 's husband of 20 years , recently revealed that they made the heartbreaking decision to move her into a care home as her dementia worsened .
Among those who shared their thoughts on Barbara 's birthday Lacey Turner , who played Stacey Slater in the Walford based soap .
She shared a photo of her with Barbara and captioned it : `` Happy birthday to this Wonder Woman hope your day is as beautiful as you ❤❤❤ . ''
Lacey was joined by Emma Barton , who plays Honey Mitchell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a photo of them together along with Perry Fenwick , who plays Billy Mitchell .
Emma captioned the snap : `` There is nothing like a Dame… .
My # tbt has to be of my favourite Dame… Happy Birthday Bar… '' Tamzin , who played Mel Owen , made it a trio of soap tributes by tweeting a photo of her and Babs .
She wrote with it : `` Happy birthday to gorgeous Barbara Windsor … and sending so much love to Scott .
❤ . ''
Barbara was placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Barbara ’ s neurologist who felt she needed full-time attention , a decision that left Scott heartbroken .
Speaking to The Sun , Scott said : `` I feel I ’ m on an emotional rollercoaster .
I walk around , trying to keep busy , then burst in to tears .
It feels like a bereavement .
`` It ’ s always been my biggest fear , that one day I would have to take her somewhere and she ’ d be thinking , 'Why would he do this to me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reality .
It ’ s something I never wanted . ''
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Dame Barbara Windsor has celebrated her 83rd birthday, her first since moving into a care home, and her former EastEnders co-stars have sent emotional messages on her big day
Barbara Windsor gets emotional birthday tributes from EastEnders stars while in care home
Dame Barbara Windsor has celebrated her first birthday since moving into a care home and her former EastEnders co-stars have paid emotional tributes.
The legendary actress turned 83 on Thursday and a number of EastEnders stars took to social media to share their love for her on her big day,
Barbara famously played Peggy Mitchell in the BBC soap since 1994 and the likes of Lacey Turner, Tamzin Outhwaite and Emma Barton all shared birthday wishes.
The former Carry On actress was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in April 2014 but did not go public with it until four years later.
Scott Mitchell, Barbara's husband of 20 years, recently revealed that they made the heartbreaking decision to move her into a care home as her dementia worsened.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
Among those who shared their thoughts on Barbara's birthday Lacey Turner, who played Stacey Slater in the Walford based soap.
She shared a photo of her with Barbara and captioned it: "Happy birthday to this Wonder Woman hope your day is as beautiful as you ❤❤❤."
Lacey was joined by Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell, in sharing a tribute to Barbara with a photo of them together along with Perry Fenwick, who plays Billy Mitchell.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Emma captioned the snap: "There is nothing like a Dame…. My #tbt has to be of my favourite Dame… Happy Birthday Bar…"
Tamzin, who played Mel Owen, made it a trio of soap tributes by tweeting a photo of her and Babs.
She wrote with it: "Happy birthday to gorgeous Barbara Windsor … and sending so much love to Scott. ❤."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Barbara was placed in a care home on the advice of Barbara’s neurologist who felt she needed full-time attention, a decision that left Scott heartbroken.
Speaking to The Sun, Scott said: "I feel I’m on an emotional rollercoaster. I walk around, trying to keep busy, then burst in to tears. It feels like a bereavement.
"It’s always been my biggest fear, that one day I would have to take her somewhere and she’d be thinking, 'Why would he do this to me?'
"That fear has become a reality. It’s something I never wanted."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-07--Man Utd will secure Jadon Sancho switch after deadline pushed back, says pundit

Manchester United will sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund this summer - and it 's a question of when , rather than if a deal can be agreed .
That 's the verdict of one pundit who claims fans can expect to hear a final decision on the biggest transfer saga of the summer around August 20 .
United and Dortmund are believed to be some way apart in their respective valuations of the 20-year-old England star , with the Bundesliga club wanting upwards of £100million while the Red Devils are only prepared to pay around £80m .
Dortmund were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deadline of August 10 to get a deal done for the winger , who is believed to be keen on the move to Old Trafford .
But Bundesliga pundit and former Premier League striker Jan Aage Fjortoft says that deadline will now be moved back by 10 days .
Fjortoft took to Twitter to say that , according to the editor of a local newspaper in Dortmund , `` It ’ s not a matter of IF he will be sold .
It ’ s a matter of WHEN '' , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks from now .
Later on , Fjortoft retweeted a post from 'The United Link ' which cited the example of Barcelona signing Ousmane Dembele from Dortmund in 2017 after having a bid rejected , saying : `` Players always get their move . ''
Sancho became United 's top transfer target for the summer after starring for a second successive season in the Bundesliga , scoring 17 goals and nailing 17 assists in 32 appearances .
However , former United coach Rene Meulensteen has urged the club 's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than meet Dortmund 's huge asking price for Sancho .
Meulensteen said United 's more pressing need was for a prolific centre-forward , rather than creativity from further out .
“ They ’ re bringing Jadon Sancho in , but more than anything , I would have gone for a more prolific out-and-out striker , somebody like Harry Kane , '' Meulensteen told talkSPORT .
“ There is so much creativity coming from midfield with [ Bruno ] Fernandes , [ Paul ] Pogba , [ Marcus ] Rashford , [ Anthony ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But [ they need ] somebody in the middle who ’ s going to score 25-plus goals .
That will close the gap for United .
”

United and Borussia Dortmund have some way to go to agree a fee, but Bundesliga expert claims transfer will happen - while former coach says Harry Kane would be better signing
Manchester United will sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund this summer - and it's a question of when, rather than if a deal can be agreed.
That's the verdict of one pundit who claims fans can expect to hear a final decision on the biggest transfer saga of the summer around August 20.
United and Dortmund are believed to be some way apart in their respective valuations of the 20-year-old England star, with the Bundesliga club wanting upwards of £100million while the Red Devils are only prepared to pay around £80m.
Dortmund were reported to have given Sancho's suitors a deadline of August 10 to get a deal done for the winger, who is believed to be keen on the move to Old Trafford.
But Bundesliga pundit and former Premier League striker Jan Aage Fjortoft says that deadline will now be moved back by 10 days.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Fjortoft took to Twitter to say that, according to the editor of a local newspaper in Dortmund, "It’s not a matter of IF he will be sold. It’s a matter of WHEN", adding that he expected a decision around two weeks from now.
Later on, Fjortoft retweeted a post from 'The United Link' which cited the example of Barcelona signing Ousmane Dembele from Dortmund in 2017 after having a bid rejected, saying: "Players always get their move."
Sancho became United's top transfer target for the summer after starring for a second successive season in the Bundesliga, scoring 17 goals and nailing 17 assists in 32 appearances.
However, former United coach Rene Meulensteen has urged the club's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to chase Tottenham star Harry Kane rather than meet Dortmund's huge asking price for Sancho.
Meulensteen said United's more pressing need was for a prolific centre-forward, rather than creativity from further out.
“They’re bringing Jadon Sancho in, but more than anything, I would have gone for a more prolific out-and-out striker, somebody like Harry Kane," Meulensteen told talkSPORT.
“There is so much creativity coming from midfield with [Bruno] Fernandes, [Paul] Pogba, [Marcus] Rashford, [Anthony] Martial… they can all contribute to goalscoring.
“But [they need] somebody in the middle who’s going to score 25-plus goals. That will close the gap for United.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Ellen DeGeneres accused of bullying 11 year old and calling him 'fat and stupid'

Ellen DeGeneres has been hit with new claims that she 'bullied ' an 11-year-old boy who she called 'fat ' and 'stupid ' , forty years ago .
The under-fire TV presenter has been facing mounting criticism for the 'toxic ; workplace culture that allegedly exists behind the scenes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show .
Ben Gravolet has made a series of claims against Ellen , who was working for his mother 's recruitment agency at the time , before she found fame on TV and Hollywood .
Speaking to DailyMailTV , Ben has alleged that the then 20-year-old Ellen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , mainly surrounding his weight at the time .
Ben , 52 , recalled : `` I would dread going to [ my mum 's ] office to see her after school or on a day if I was sick and Ellen was there .
`` She would criticise my weight .
I would try to do homework in the office , she 'd call me stupid , she 'd call me fat .
She would criticise my clothes . ''
Ben continued : `` I was just a boy and this was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing me become visibly upset .
`` I do n't think there 's any excuse for it .
I was a defenseless kid .
What could I have told her back ? ''
Ben said that he has always been self-conscious about his weight and said that Ellen 's comments had a deep effect on him .
He added : `` It has an effect if somebody in a superior position to you , who 's much older , goes `` You 're fat .
You might want to lose some of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims that Ellen was working for the New Orleans branch of Snelling Personnel in the late 1970s , a company that was owned by his mother .
Ben said that he found it difficult to watch Ellen rise to fame , with people saying what a wonderful person she was because , in his view , she was `` one of the most vile people I 've ever met in my life . ''
The 62-year-old talk show host has been hit with dozens of accusations about the behaviour of certain individuals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and did not stop what was happening .
Former employees of The Ellen DeGeneres Show spoke out to Buzzfeed about their experience and Ellen has since written to staff in a memo , in which she apologised for the workplace culture .
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Ellen DeGeneres has been hit with more claims that she 'took pleasure' in being 'mean' to the son of one of her work colleagues before she hit the big time
Ellen DeGeneres accused of bullying 11 year old and calling him 'fat and stupid'
Ellen DeGeneres has been hit with new claims that she 'bullied' an 11-year-old boy who she called 'fat' and 'stupid', forty years ago.
The under-fire TV presenter has been facing mounting criticism for the 'toxic; workplace culture that allegedly exists behind the scenes of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Ben Gravolet has made a series of claims against Ellen, who was working for his mother's recruitment agency at the time, before she found fame on TV and Hollywood.
Speaking to DailyMailTV, Ben has alleged that the then 20-year-old Ellen would subject him to mean put downs, mainly surrounding his weight at the time.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Ben, 52, recalled: "I would dread going to [my mum's] office to see her after school or on a day if I was sick and Ellen was there.
"She would criticise my weight. I would try to do homework in the office, she'd call me stupid, she'd call me fat. She would criticise my clothes."
Ben continued: "I was just a boy and this was a grown woman who took pleasure in seeing me become visibly upset.
"I don't think there's any excuse for it. I was a defenseless kid. What could I have told her back?"
Image: sainthoax/Instagram, The Ellen Show/Youtube) sainthoax/Instagram, The Ellen Show/Youtube)
Ben said that he has always been self-conscious about his weight and said that Ellen's comments had a deep effect on him.
He added: "It has an effect if somebody in a superior position to you, who's much older, goes ''You're fat. You might want to lose some of that weight chunky boy.'"
Ben claims that Ellen was working for the New Orleans branch of Snelling Personnel in the late 1970s, a company that was owned by his mother.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Ben said that he found it difficult to watch Ellen rise to fame, with people saying what a wonderful person she was because, in his view, she was "one of the most vile people I've ever met in my life."
The 62-year-old talk show host has been hit with dozens of accusations about the behaviour of certain individuals in her team and that she stood by and did not stop what was happening.
Former employees of The Ellen DeGeneres Show spoke out to Buzzfeed about their experience and Ellen has since written to staff in a memo, in which she apologised for the workplace culture.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Holiday park gives families duck whistles to help them with social distancing

A holiday park is giving families duck whistles to help them with social distancing – and make following the frustrating rules more fun .
Visitors to the resort are being asked to blow them while they are out walking in the surrounding countryside or enjoying a bike ride or a jog in the area .
The aim is to alert others that they are coming and give everyone a chance to keep apart .
Chris Jeffery , park director at Cofton Holidays in Devon , said he came up with the idea after seeing a family of ducks while he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered 24 boxes of whistles for holidaymakers the next day .
Mr Jeffery said : “ Not only do the whistles offer an added sense of security but they ’ re also an awful lot of fun !
“ I piloted the whistles with my children before rolling them out – my youngest son , Teddy , initially thought it was another one of dad ’ s silly ideas .
“ But , in the end , both Teddy and older brother Harry had a great time running around ‘ quacking ’ in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are relatively low in Devon compared to much of the country but we know it ’ s always a risk , so we ’ re keen to make social distancing as fun as it can be for families.
” Other measures at the site , near Exeter , include additional hand washing facilities , reduced contact at check-in , personal protective equipment for staff and new signage and floor stickers to encourage social distancing .
The holiday park is also reopening its entertainment venue next weekend after a full redesign to make it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow guests to book tables at specific time slots .

Visitors to Cofton Holidays in Devon, are being asked to blow them while they are out walking in the surrounding countryside or enjoying a bike ride or a jog in the area
Holiday park gives families duck whistles to help them with social distancing
A holiday park is giving families duck whistles to help them with social distancing – and make following the frustrating rules more fun.
Visitors to the resort are being asked to blow them while they are out walking in the surrounding countryside or enjoying a bike ride or a jog in the area.
The aim is to alert others that they are coming and give everyone a chance to keep apart.
Chris Jeffery, park director at Cofton Holidays in Devon, said he came up with the idea after seeing a family of ducks while he was out walking recently.
And he ordered 24 boxes of whistles for holidaymakers the next day.
Image: Cofton Holidays/SWNS) Cofton Holidays/SWNS)
Mr Jeffery said: “Not only do the whistles offer an added sense of security but they’re also an awful lot of fun!
“I piloted the whistles with my children before rolling them out – my youngest son, Teddy, initially thought it was another one of dad’s silly ideas.
“But, in the end, both Teddy and older brother Harry had a great time running around ‘quacking’ in the woods.
Image: Cofton Holidays/SWNS) Cofton Holidays/SWNS)
“Cases of coronavirus are relatively low in Devon compared to much of the country but we know it’s always a risk, so we’re keen to make social distancing as fun as it can be for families.”
Other measures at the site, near Exeter, include additional hand washing facilities, reduced contact at check-in, personal protective equipment for staff and new signage and floor stickers to encourage social distancing.
The holiday park is also reopening its entertainment venue next weekend after a full redesign to make it safer.
This includes new procedures that allow guests to book tables at specific time slots.


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Kylie Jenner kick starts early birthday celebrations in lavish style

Kylie Jenner has started her birthday celebrations early , and they look nothing short of amazing .
The billionaire is set to turn 23 on Monday , and she is already partying hard four days ahead of her big day .
Her pre-celebrations were kicked off by close pals , who took Kylie out to dinner at a lavish restaurant last night .
She was treated to a jaw-dropping dome-shaped cake by her friends , and was bursting with joy as they showered her with love .
The mum-of-one , 22 , was filmed holding her gorgeous cake , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a heart-shaped card .
The stunning reality star posed with her pal in a sweet video , as she hugged him tightly around the neck .
Another clip shows Kylie blowing out her birthday candles , with her friend saying : `` Make a wish '' in the background .
Kylie enjoyed a night out away from her mini-me daughter Stormi with her closest group of friends ahead of her big birthday .
The lip-kit mogul is likely to be celebrating over the weekend for the occasion , as she knows how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , Kylie enjoyed her lavish birthday bash in Capri , Italy .
She was joined by her then-boyfriend and baby daddy Travis Scott , as well as their daughter Stormi .
The famous family enjoyed some time on a £1million super yacht as Kylie partied like a billionaire .
She 's also dressed up in a feathered Oscar de la Renta ballgown , which costs a cool £26,628 .
We 're sure her upcoming birthday will top-off last year 's 22nd birthday celebrations !
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Kylie Jenner is set to turn 23 on Monday, so she has kicked off her birthday celebrations with a lavish meal as a surprise from her close pals - which involved lots of cake and partying
Kylie Jenner has started her birthday celebrations early, and they look nothing short of amazing.
The billionaire is set to turn 23 on Monday, and she is already partying hard four days ahead of her big day.
Her pre-celebrations were kicked off by close pals, who took Kylie out to dinner at a lavish restaurant last night.
She was treated to a jaw-dropping dome-shaped cake by her friends, and was bursting with joy as they showered her with love.
The mum-of-one, 22, was filmed holding her gorgeous cake, which had "Happy Birthday Kylie" written on a heart-shaped card.
The stunning reality star posed with her pal in a sweet video, as she hugged him tightly around the neck.
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram) Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
Another clip shows Kylie blowing out her birthday candles, with her friend saying: "Make a wish" in the background.
Kylie enjoyed a night out away from her mini-me daughter Stormi with her closest group of friends ahead of her big birthday.
The lip-kit mogul is likely to be celebrating over the weekend for the occasion, as she knows how to put on a party.
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram) Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
Last year, Kylie enjoyed her lavish birthday bash in Capri, Italy.
She was joined by her then-boyfriend and baby daddy Travis Scott, as well as their daughter Stormi.
The famous family enjoyed some time on a £1million super yacht as Kylie partied like a billionaire.
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
She's also dressed up in a feathered Oscar de la Renta ballgown, which costs a cool £26,628.
We're sure her upcoming birthday will top-off last year's 22nd birthday celebrations!
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thedailymirror--2020-08-06--EastEnders' Dean Gaffney slammed by EastEnders co-star for partying in Ibiza

EastEnders ' Dean Gaffney has been called out on social media by his co-star Jamie Borthwick for partying in Ibiza as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take lives .
The actor uploaded a snap with his pals as they are living their best lives on the Spanish island , but it did n't quite sit right with Jamie .
`` `` Never alone ☀ , '' Dean penned next to the image , where there was no social distancing in sight .
During an awkward exchange which broke out in front of his followers , Jamie commented : `` Accept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when there 's 1k dying a day . ''
[ sic ] Meanwhile , Michael Greco , who also used to star in the BBC soap , broke up the Instagram feud , writing : `` Although it 's Except not Accept , '' alongside laughing emojis .
Jamie penned back to Michael : `` Haha Grecs is right , Borths miles off it . ''
While Dean joked : `` Haha LOVE this Grecs love this !
Touché Jamie x . ''
It 's believed Jamie , 26 , was referring to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his Celebs Go Dating pal Joshua Ritchie , according to The Sun .
At the time , Josh shared a snap on Instagram of the pair enjoying their break .
He wrote : `` What a week we have had @ deangaffney1 to manny more of them . ''
Dean is among a host of other celebrities who have travelled to Spain recently , and will need to quarantine for 14 days when they return to the UK .
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EastEnders' Dean Gaffney has been slammed by his co-star Jamie Borthwick for partying in Ibiza while 'thousands are dying a day' due to the coronavirus pandemic
Dean Gaffney criticised by EastEnders co-star for partying in Ibiza
EastEnders' Dean Gaffney has been called out on social media by his co-star Jamie Borthwick for partying in Ibiza as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take lives.
The actor uploaded a snap with his pals as they are living their best lives on the Spanish island, but it didn't quite sit right with Jamie.
""Never alone ☀," Dean penned next to the image, where there was no social distancing in sight.
During an awkward exchange which broke out in front of his followers, Jamie commented: "Accept at party's surrounded by onlyfans girls when there's 1k dying a day." [sic]
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Meanwhile, Michael Greco, who also used to star in the BBC soap, broke up the Instagram feud, writing: "Although it's Except not Accept," alongside laughing emojis.
Jamie penned back to Michael: "Haha Grecs is right, Borths miles off it."
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While Dean joked: "Haha LOVE this Grecs love this! Touché Jamie x."
It's believed Jamie, 26, was referring to a booze-fuelled boat party Dean attended with his Celebs Go Dating pal Joshua Ritchie, according to The Sun.
At the time, Josh shared a snap on Instagram of the pair enjoying their break.
Image: joshuaritchie1/Instagram) joshuaritchie1/Instagram)
He wrote: "What a week we have had @deangaffney1 to manny more of them."
Dean is among a host of other celebrities who have travelled to Spain recently, and will need to quarantine for 14 days when they return to the UK.
So far, more than 46,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the UK.
Mirror Online has contacted Dean's rep for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Liverpool face competition in bid to sign Dejan Lovren transfer replacement

Liverpool reportedly face competition as they bid to sign Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi as a replacement for Dejan Lovren .
Centre-back Mandi is believed to be on the Reds ' radar this summer after long-serving Lovren left the Premier League champions to join Zenit St Petersburg .
It has been reported that Betis have rebuffed a £9million bid from Liverpool , but have made clear an offer of £10.8m might be accepted , with Mandi having entered the final year of his contract .
However , Jurgen Klopp 's side are not the only ones interested in the 28-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Betis this season and can play anywhere across the back four .
The 55-cap Algeria international has been linked with Liverpool 's Premier League rivals West Ham , and now Fenerbahce have joined the race , according to reports from Turkey .
Turkish broadcaster A Spor reports that Fenerbahce have made contact with Mandi 's agent over a possible move , while according to Inside Futebol , Betis still hope to convince their player to sign a new contract .
At Liverpool , Mandi would have to battle Joe Gomez and Joel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Virgil van Dijk , while he may have a better chance of first-team football if he chooses one of his other suitors .
However , his versatility would be a plus at Anfield , as he could provide experienced cover for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back while Neco Williams continues to develop .
If the Reds up their bid to meet Betis 's demands , they would be paying roughly what they received from the sale of Lovren .
Liverpool are also looking to strengthen the left side of their defence after having £10m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The 22-year-old defender has made it clear to his club that he wants the chance to play for the Champions , but they value him at twice that figure .
The Reds made a formal move on Thursday afternoon , placing their offer on record , as they attempt to thrash out a deal .
And Mirror Sport understands the Canaries are already looking at replacements for the Northern Ireland international , after Lewis turned down an improved offer to stay at the club .

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The Reds have reportedly already had one bid rejected for Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi, and must now battle rivals to sign the 28-year-old, who can play across the back four
Liverpool reportedly face competition as they bid to sign Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi as a replacement for Dejan Lovren.
Centre-back Mandi is believed to be on the Reds' radar this summer after long-serving Lovren left the Premier League champions to join Zenit St Petersburg.
It has been reported that Betis have rebuffed a £9million bid from Liverpool, but have made clear an offer of £10.8m might be accepted, with Mandi having entered the final year of his contract.
However, Jurgen Klopp's side are not the only ones interested in the 28-year-old, who made 29 La Liga appearances for Betis this season and can play anywhere across the back four.
The 55-cap Algeria international has been linked with Liverpool's Premier League rivals West Ham, and now Fenerbahce have joined the race, according to reports from Turkey.
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Turkish broadcaster A Spor reports that Fenerbahce have made contact with Mandi's agent over a possible move, while according to Inside Futebol, Betis still hope to convince their player to sign a new contract.
At Liverpool, Mandi would have to battle Joe Gomez and Joel Matip to be the centre-back partner for Virgil van Dijk, while he may have a better chance of first-team football if he chooses one of his other suitors.
However, his versatility would be a plus at Anfield, as he could provide experienced cover for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back while Neco Williams continues to develop.
If the Reds up their bid to meet Betis's demands, they would be paying roughly what they received from the sale of Lovren.
Liverpool are also looking to strengthen the left side of their defence after having £10m bid for Norwich ace Jamal Lewis rejected.
The 22-year-old defender has made it clear to his club that he wants the chance to play for the Champions, but they value him at twice that figure.
The Reds made a formal move on Thursday afternoon, placing their offer on record, as they attempt to thrash out a deal.
And Mirror Sport understands the Canaries are already looking at replacements for the Northern Ireland international, after Lewis turned down an improved offer to stay at the club.


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thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Drivers 'overcharged' by 8p a litre as petrol stations push up margins

Fuel retailers overcharged motorists when the coronavirus lockdown was introduced by failing to fully pass on savings , according to analysis .
Consumer group Which ?
found that average profit margins rose from 10p per litre to 18p in the weeks after movement restrictions were introduced in March .
It said that pump prices dropped below £1 per litre at some supermarkets as the price of oil plummeted but drivers were still overpaying as fuel companies pocketed a chunk of the savings .
The organisation acknowledged that smaller independent petrol stations may have needed to raise profit margins to survive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups will have saved millions during the crisis .
There are no rules on the mark-up that retailers can use when selling fuel .
Which ?
editor Harry Rose said : `` While there may have been fair cause for some fuel sellers to increase retail margins in order to survive lockdown , there really is no excuse for some larger retailers to be keeping savings for themselves during the pandemic .
`` For customers to be charged fairly at the pumps , wholesale savings must be passed on .
`` If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy an economical car and fill it up at a supermarket .
`` Although if you have a local and convenient garage that you like using , do continue to give it your support . ''
Industry body the Petrol Retailers Association said wholesale savings are normally passed on to customers but firms had to price fuel at pre-lockdown levels due to the drop in demand .
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said : `` We badly need greater transparency in fuel retailing so that drivers pay a fair price for their petrol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
`` When wholesale prices fall , savings should be passed on to drivers straightaway but it often takes a week or more for these to be reflected at the pumps , whereas any wholesale price increases are passed on daily .
`` These 'rocket and feather ' tactics have to disappear for good .
`` While the RAC has long called for fairer pump prices , we had sympathy for smaller fuel retailers charging higher prices during the lockdown with so many drivers confined to their homes for so long .
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While some smaller retailers kept prices high to stay alive, bugger operators just cashed in - almost doubling the profit they make from each litre sold according to the Consumer Association
Drivers 'overcharged' by 8p a litre during lockdown as petrol stations push up margins
Fuel retailers overcharged motorists when the coronavirus lockdown was introduced by failing to fully pass on savings, according to analysis.
Consumer group Which? found that average profit margins rose from 10p per litre to 18p in the weeks after movement restrictions were introduced in March.
It said that pump prices dropped below £1 per litre at some supermarkets as the price of oil plummeted but drivers were still overpaying as fuel companies pocketed a chunk of the savings.
The organisation acknowledged that smaller independent petrol stations may have needed to raise profit margins to survive the pandemic, but claimed larger forecourt groups will have saved millions during the crisis.
There are no rules on the mark-up that retailers can use when selling fuel.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Which? editor Harry Rose said: "While there may have been fair cause for some fuel sellers to increase retail margins in order to survive lockdown, there really is no excuse for some larger retailers to be keeping savings for themselves during the pandemic.
"For customers to be charged fairly at the pumps, wholesale savings must be passed on.
"If you want to save money on fuel, buy an economical car and fill it up at a supermarket.
"Although if you have a local and convenient garage that you like using, do continue to give it your support."
Industry body the Petrol Retailers Association said wholesale savings are normally passed on to customers but firms had to price fuel at pre-lockdown levels due to the drop in demand.
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: "We badly need greater transparency in fuel retailing so that drivers pay a fair price for their petrol and diesel wherever they choose to fill up.
"When wholesale prices fall, savings should be passed on to drivers straightaway but it often takes a week or more for these to be reflected at the pumps, whereas any wholesale price increases are passed on daily.
"These 'rocket and feather' tactics have to disappear for good.
"While the RAC has long called for fairer pump prices, we had sympathy for smaller fuel retailers charging higher prices during the lockdown with so many drivers confined to their homes for so long."


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Cost of keeping an electric fan on all night as UK sizzles in 37C heatwave

The mercury is expected to reach 37C today , as the latest heatwave sweeps through the UK just in time for the weekend .
Scorching temperatures are expected to last until Sunday , with the south east expected to be hotter than the Caribbean over the next 48-hours .
According to Met Office readings , Britain will pass the official threshold for a heatwave , which requires three days of temperatures over 25C across most of the nation and 28C in London .
Forecasters have said London and the South East may see Friday record the hottest temperature of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the mercury reached 37.8C at Heathrow in west London .
And while it 's great news for those making the most of summer , the balmy weather could spell bad news for our electricity bills .
Auto energy switching service Migrate reckons almost half the population use electric fans to help them stay cool during the hot , summer nights .
Their figures suggest , overall , that means electric fans add £1.7million a day to UK energy bills .
But on an individual level things are far more reasonable - with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to run for 8 hours .
This is worked out based on the output of a typical fan ( 70W ) with the average unit cost for electricity being around 18p .
Of course , if you do n't want to use a fan - or discover you ca n't get one - there are other ways to stay cool .
Other methods of avoiding restless nights include opening a bedroom window , sleeping without bedcovers , sleeping in separate beds , freezing or filling a hot water bottle with ice water , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duvet .
How to keep cool at night • None Keep bedroom blinds and curtains closed during the day to block out the sun • None Use a spray bottle filled with cold water for a cooling mist on demand • None Create a DIY air conditioner by putting a bowl of ice in front of a fan • None Chill a pair of socks in the fridge and putting them on before bed Max Green , energy expert at Confused.com which conducted the research for the Mirror , said ; `` News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleepless nights to come .
This year the discomfort is n't limited to the night ; many homeworkers wo n't be able to benefit from the perfectly adjusted air conditioning systems of their employer 's offices .
`` The stifling heat can confuse our judgement when it comes to deciding whether to fork out for an expensive cooling system .
They can be costly to buy and run , and are only useful for the few hot days the UK experiences every year .
`` The humble electric fan is still one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heat , and at a cost of roughly 7p a night , it comes at a price that the majority of people will be willing to pay for comfort . ''
If you are worried about how costs could add up over the course of the heatwave , read our guide on how to make sure you 're on the best possible energy deal .

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How much it costs to keep an electric fan on all night as UK sizzles in heatwave
Temperatures are soaring again as the latest heatwave sweeps through the UK.
And while it's great news for those making the most of summer, the balmy weather could spell bad news for our electricity bills.
Auto energy switching service Migrate reckons almost half the population use electric fans to help them stay cool during the hot, summer nights.
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Their figures suggest, overall, that means electric fans add £1.7million a day to UK energy bills.
But on an individual level things are far more reasonable - with the typical electric fan costing just 7p to run for 8 hours.
This is worked out based on the output of a typical fan (70W) with the average unit cost for electricity being around 18p.
Of course, if you don't want to use a fan - or discover you can't get one - there are other ways to stay cool.
Other methods of avoiding restless nights include opening a bedroom window, sleeping without bedcovers, sleeping in separate beds, freezing or filling a hot water bottle with ice water, and switching to a lower tog rated duvet.
How to keep cool at night
Take a cold shower before bed
Keep bedroom blinds and curtains closed during the day to block out the sun
Use a spray bottle filled with cold water for a cooling mist on demand
Create a DIY air conditioner by putting a bowl of ice in front of a fan
Chill a pair of socks in the fridge and putting them on before bed
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Max Green, energy expert at Confused.com which conducted the research for the Mirror, said; "News of a heatwave is an omen of sleepless nights to come.
"This year the discomfort isn't limited to the night; many homeworkers won't be able to benefit from the perfectly adjusted air conditioning systems of their employer's offices.
"The stifling heat can confuse our judgement when it comes to deciding whether to fork out for an expensive cooling system.
"They can be costly to buy and run, and are only useful for the few hot days the UK experiences every year.
"The humble electric fan is still one of the most common solutions for combating the heat, and at a cost of roughly 7p a night, it comes at a price that the majority of people will be willing to pay for comfort."
If you are worried about how costs could add up over the course of the heatwave, read our guide on how to make sure you're on the best possible energy deal.


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--Argos unveil top 12 Christmas toys for 2020 that are set to fly off the shelves

There ’ s still 140 days left until Christmas - but Argos has chosen one of the hottest days of the year to unveil its top 12 toys for Santa 's list .
While families swelter in sizzling temperatures of 37C today ( Fri ) , bosses at the chain are already predicting that a dancing unicorn , a flamingo that poos and a walking , talking Baby Yoda from Star Wars will be the runaway winners .
At £45 animatronic Baby Yoda or The Child , is expected to fly off shelves and has already sold out at Disney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound and motion features , the spin-off toy from Star Wars : The Mandalorian , is activated by touching the top of its head .
The mini-me Yoda can go from giggling and babbling to sleepy and if patted three times will raise its arms , close its eyes and sigh as if invoking The Force .
But parents should start saving now if they want to make sure their child gets Lego ’ s must-have supercar , the Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 which has a hefty £350 price tag .
Aimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set has a working eight speed gearbox , adjustable spoiler and slick scissor doors that open upwards .
For a more affordable £30 , Hatchimals charming Pixies Crystal Flyers - fairies in crystal eggs which spin and dance in the air - are the cheapest on the list .
Seven out of 12 toys are £50 or under with previous bestsellers LOL Surprise !
OMG Fashion Dolls , Paw Patrol and Fisher-Price all making the list .
The quirky Little Live Pets Got ta Go Flamingo for £33 , is seen as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ annoying in the Christmas toy world - as it wriggles while being fed , repeats what has been said and then sings a “ Got ta Go ” song when its er ... got to go .
While the flamingo represents slapstick fun , hi-tech toys are also on the list with £60 vlogging kit Kidizoom Studio for youngsters to create their own videos and special effects on screen .
According to an Argos survey , sales of toys costing over £300 have rocketed 60 % year-on-year and a quarter of Brits expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child ’ s gift this Christmas .
A third of parents said they would blow more than £100 on a toy if they could also play with it while six in 10 said they would consider the longterm play-factor of an expensive toy before parting with their cash .
And a fifth of mums and dads revealed they will be buying a gift for their youngster based on their own childhood memories of Christmas .
Toyologist Peter Jenkinson said : “ This year , children have spent much of their time locked away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own age and having birthday parties over Zoom .
“ It ’ s meant a great deal of time has been spent with their immediate family , and while this is a good thing , the toy list also includes products that allow children to get back to simply being a kid - whether that ’ s a dancing unicorn or a flamingo that chirps about going to the toilet.
” And Juliet Ward , head of toy buying at Argos , added : “ When we craft the list of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we always try to accurately gauge the toy crazes that are set to make thousands of wish lists .
“ This year it ’ s heartening to see so many toys that will encourage families to spend time together , whether that ’ s putting together a Lego Lamborghini or reminiscing over the Mario games of the 80s and 90s .
”

The high street chain shares its list of predicted bestsellers for Christmas this year and over half are under £50
Argos unveil top 12 Christmas toys for 2020 that are set to fly off the shelves
There’s still 140 days left until Christmas - but Argos has chosen one of the hottest days of the year to unveil its top 12 toys for Santa's list.
While families swelter in sizzling temperatures of 37C today (Fri), bosses at the chain are already predicting that a dancing unicorn, a flamingo that poos and a walking, talking Baby Yoda from Star Wars will be the runaway winners.
At £45 animatronic Baby Yoda or The Child, is expected to fly off shelves and has already sold out at Disney stores in the US.
With 25 sound and motion features, the spin-off toy from Star Wars: The Mandalorian, is activated by touching the top of its head.
The mini-me Yoda can go from giggling and babbling to sleepy and if patted three times will raise its arms, close its eyes and sigh as if invoking The Force.
But parents should start saving now if they want to make sure their child gets Lego’s must-have supercar, the Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 which has a hefty £350 price tag.
Aimed at older teenagers, the 3,696 piece set has a working eight speed gearbox, adjustable spoiler and slick scissor doors that open upwards.
For a more affordable £30, Hatchimals charming Pixies Crystal Flyers - fairies in crystal eggs which spin and dance in the air - are the cheapest on the list.
Seven out of 12 toys are £50 or under with previous bestsellers LOL Surprise! OMG Fashion Dolls, Paw Patrol and Fisher-Price all making the list.
The quirky Little Live Pets Gotta Go Flamingo for £33, is seen as the dark horse - or possibly the most annoying in the Christmas toy world - as it wriggles while being fed, repeats what has been said and then sings a “Gotta Go” song when its er ... got to go.
While the flamingo represents slapstick fun, hi-tech toys are also on the list with £60 vlogging kit Kidizoom Studio for youngsters to create their own videos and special effects on screen.
According to an Argos survey, sales of toys costing over £300 have rocketed 60% year-on-year and a quarter of Brits expect to splurge more than £200 on a child’s gift this Christmas.
A third of parents said they would blow more than £100 on a toy if they could also play with it while six in 10 said they would consider the longterm play-factor of an expensive toy before parting with their cash.
And a fifth of mums and dads revealed they will be buying a gift for their youngster based on their own childhood memories of Christmas.
Toyologist Peter Jenkinson said: “This year, children have spent much of their time locked away at home, unable to visit friends their own age and having birthday parties over Zoom.
“It’s meant a great deal of time has been spent with their immediate family, and while this is a good thing, the toy list also includes products that allow children to get back to simply being a kid - whether that’s a dancing unicorn or a flamingo that chirps about going to the toilet.”
And Juliet Ward, head of toy buying at Argos, added: “When we craft the list of our top toy predictions for the year, we always try to accurately gauge the toy crazes that are set to make thousands of wish lists.
“This year it’s heartening to see so many toys that will encourage families to spend time together, whether that’s putting together a Lego Lamborghini or reminiscing over the Mario games of the 80s and 90s.”
Top 12 toys for 2020


thedailymirror--2020-08-06--ADVERTORIAL: Health Lottery to give away record-breaking among of money next week

Next week The Health Lottery is giving away £400,000 in jackpots alone , plus thousands of other prizes - the most in a single week this year !
The cash is up for grabs across EIGHT different draws taking place from Tuesday to Saturday .
And there really has n't been a better time to play The Health Lottery because if you register online at healthlottery.co.uk to play you ’ ll get a FREE ticket to use in ANY of the main draws .
Next week 's huge line-up of jackpots is as follows : Since The Health Lottery began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staggering 13 million winners , sharing more than £152million in prize money .
And more than £114MILLION has been raised for all sorts of great causes across Great Britain - supporting more than 3,000 deserving projects .
Martin Ellice , Managing Director of the Health Lottery hailed next week 's draws as an 'incredible ' opportunity for good causes and fun for players too .
He added : `` Not only are we giving our players even more chances to win with another free prize draw worth £75,000 , but we 're hoping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to good causes .
`` Especially as many of the charities we help support are in desperate need of extra funding following the recent pandemic . ''
`` So why not get involved and help us raise more for good causes around Great Britain ! ''
Do n't forget , 25p of every £1 goes to helping local charities across great Britain in the fight against health inequality .
Whenever you play charity lottery games from The Health Lottery , you are supporting someone who needs help in one way or another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of other exciting online games and draws to play , including their range of online scratchcards from as little as 5p per play .
And this includes Health Lottery 's brand new 100k scratchcard which boasts the best odds to win £100k in Britain !
They also have Live Quick Win draws for the chance to win £25,000 every three minutes !
BeGambleAware.org 18+ T & Cs apply .
Not available in NI .
THL scratch game entry varies between 5p ( ‘ Elephant Scratchcard ’ : jackpot of £200 ) and £5.00 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ : jackpot of £100,000 ) .
Odds of winning the £100k jackpot are 1 in 200,000 .
The Health Lottery scheme manages multiple society lotteries that operate in rotation and each represents a different geographical region of Great Britain .

Staggering jackpots are up for grabs in The Health Lottery's biggest week of draws this year
Health Lottery to give away record-breaking amount of money this week - with £75k draw tomorrow
Next week The Health Lottery is giving away £400,000 in jackpots alone, plus thousands of other prizes - the most in a single week this year!
The cash is up for grabs across EIGHT different draws taking place from Tuesday to Saturday.
And there really hasn't been a better time to play The Health Lottery because if you register online at healthlottery.co.uk to play you’ll get a FREE ticket to use in ANY of the main draws.
This week's huge line-up of jackpots is as follows:
Tuesday : £25,000 main draw
: £25,000 main draw Wednesday : £25,000 main draw + £100,000 FREE prize draw
: £25,000 main draw + £100,000 FREE prize draw Thursday : £25,000 main draw
: £25,000 main draw Friday : £25,000 main draw + £75,000 FREE prize draw
: £25,000 main draw + £75,000 FREE prize draw Saturday: £25,000 main draw + £100,000 FREE prize draw
Since The Health Lottery began in 2011, there have been a staggering 13 million winners, sharing more than £152million in prize money.
And more than £114MILLION has been raised for all sorts of great causes across Great Britain - supporting more than 3,000 deserving projects.
Martin Ellice, Managing Director of the Health Lottery hailed next week's draws as an 'incredible' opportunity for good causes and fun for players too.
He added: "Not only are we giving our players even more chances to win with another free prize draw worth £75,000, but we're hoping to see a significant increase in money going to good causes.
"Especially as many of the charities we help support are in desperate need of extra funding following the recent pandemic. So why not get involved and help us raise more for good causes around Great Britain!''
Don't forget, 25p of every £1 goes to helping local charities across great Britain in the fight against health inequality.
Whenever you play charity lottery games from The Health Lottery, you are supporting someone who needs help in one way or another.
The Health Lottery also have plenty of other exciting online games and draws to play, including their range of online scratchcards from as little as 5p per play.
And this includes Health Lottery's brand new 100k scratchcard which boasts the best odds to win £100k in Britain!
They also have Live Quick Win draws for the chance to win £25,000 every three minutes!
BeGambleAware.org 18+ T&Cs apply. Not available in NI. THL scratch game entry varies between 5p (‘Elephant Scratchcard’: jackpot of £200) and £5.00 (‘The Health Lottery 100K Card’: jackpot of £100,000). Odds of winning the £100k jackpot are 1 in 200,000. The Health Lottery scheme manages multiple society lotteries that operate in rotation and each represents a different geographical region of Great Britain.