thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Giant 'rabbit-sized' rats invade homes as residents say they have 'taken over'

Liverpool residents have said their homes and gardens have become overrun with rats `` the size of rabbits '' .
Locals say the problem is ongoing , with the pests continuing to find new ways to get into their properties the Liverpool Echo reported .
Some said the `` brazen '' creatures seem to be getting bigger during lockdown .
One man affected , who lived in Litherland , north of Liverpool 's city centre , said the rats had `` taken over '' his home .
`` It 's just non-stop .
They were always coming into our garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but they seem to keep finding new ways .
This fella just rolled into our house .
`` We 've caught about five during lockdown but this was by far the biggest .
Thought it was a rabbit at first . ''
The reports come after people living in nearby towns , said they had also been suffering from infestations .
One woman , Sandra Berry , who lives in Bootle , had moved in with her daughter due to `` not being able to cope '' with the rats and rubbish .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
The Litherland resident claimed Bootle 's rat infestation was due to a load of rubbish that had been dumped .
This was n't the case in his town , he said .
`` We clean up loads .
We do n't have a fly-tipping or rubbish problem .
`` I do n't know where they come from . ''
Another local woman said she has had rats in and around her house for years .
`` I use poison to kill them , '' she said .
`` It 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other way of dealing with them .
I think they come from the canal . ''
Sefton Council said it had `` no evidence '' to suggest an ongoing rat problem in Litherland .
Their spokesman said : “ We currently have no evidence to suggest there is an ongoing significant problem in these locations .
“ However , our pest control team has recently resumed the systematic baiting of the sewer system , which will help to reduce the rodent population .
“ Increase in activity can be due to drainage defects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – which can allow rats out of the sewer and provide them with shelter , safety and food sources .
It 's not the first time this year that giant rats have become a worry for Brits .
Earlier this year , pest experts became concerned rats would sweep the country because of stockpilers who were dumping food .
This could attract rats of more than a foot long and spread illnesses through their urine .

STREETS 'TAKEN OVER' BY RATS 'THE SIZE OF RABBITS'
STREETS 'TAKEN OVER' BY RATS 'THE SIZE OF RABBITS'
People living in a Liverpool town are suffering from infestations of rats, which locals say are at least twice the size of normal rats
Giant 'rabbit-sized' rats invade homes as residents say they have 'taken over'
Liverpool residents have said their homes and gardens have become overrun with rats "the size of rabbits".
Locals say the problem is ongoing, with the pests continuing to find new ways to get into their properties the Liverpool Echo reported.
Some said the "brazen" creatures seem to be getting bigger during lockdown.
One man affected, who lived in Litherland, north of Liverpool's city centre, said the rats had "taken over" his home.
"It's just non-stop. They were always coming into our garden so we blocked all possible entrances, but they seem to keep finding new ways. This fella just rolled into our house.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
"We've caught about five during lockdown but this was by far the biggest. Thought it was a rabbit at first."
The reports come after people living in nearby towns, said they had also been suffering from infestations.
One woman, Sandra Berry, who lives in Bootle, had moved in with her daughter due to "not being able to cope" with the rats and rubbish.
But there seems to be a difference here.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
The Litherland resident claimed Bootle's rat infestation was due to a load of rubbish that had been dumped. This wasn't the case in his town, he said.
"We clean up loads. We don't have a fly-tipping or rubbish problem.
"I don't know where they come from."
Another local woman said she has had rats in and around her house for years.
"I use poison to kill them," she said. "It's not ideal but I don't see any other way of dealing with them. I think they come from the canal."
Sefton Council said it had "no evidence" to suggest an ongoing rat problem in Litherland.
Their spokesman said: “We currently have no evidence to suggest there is an ongoing significant problem in these locations.
“However, our pest control team has recently resumed the systematic baiting of the sewer system, which will help to reduce the rodent population.
“Increase in activity can be due to drainage defects, fly-tipped waste or excessive bird feeding – which can allow rats out of the sewer and provide them with shelter, safety and food sources.
It's not the first time this year that giant rats have become a worry for Brits.
Earlier this year, pest experts became concerned rats would sweep the country because of stockpilers who were dumping food.
This could attract rats of more than a foot long and spread illnesses through their urine.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Husband punches great white shark to save wife's life as it mauled her surfing

A brave husband punched a shark to save his wife 's life after it mauled her while the couple were surfing .
Mark Rapley , and his wife , Christine Doyle , were enjoying a day at Shelly Beach in Port Macquarie , on the mid-north coast of Australia , when the attack occurred at 9.30am on Saturday morning .
The young great white shark had swum under Christine and grabbed her right calf and the back of her thigh from below while she was in the water with her surfboard .
Seeing his wife was in severe distress , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leapt on its back , punching it repeatedly until it finally let Christine go .
But according to onlookers , the shark refused to give up without a fight .
“ This fella paddled over and jumped off his board onto the shark and hit it to get it to release her and then assisted her back into the beach , '' Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steven Pearce told the Sydney Morning Herald .
A young bystander told 9News how the shark had leapt out of the water with Christine 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushed to the beach to attend to Christine , who had been bitten in at least two separate places on her right leg .
Paramedics were on the scene in just eight minutes .
She was taken to Port Macquarie Base Hospital with serious leg injuries , but was later flown to John Hunter hospital in Newcastle to undergo surgery .
She is now said to be in a stable condition .
Lifeguards closed several beaches in the area after the attack , warning people to stay out of the water .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the north coast over the last few months , '' Inspector Andrew Beverley , duty operations manager for Ambulance NSW , said .
`` The patient suffered severe lacerations to her right leg . ''
He added : `` The bystanders on scene that rendered assistance should be commended .
They did an amazing job before we arrived . ''
The waters are now being closely monitored for shark activity .
There have been a total of five fatal shark attacks in Australian waters in 2020 .
In early July , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a shark off the coast of Fraser Island , Queensland .
A 57-year-old diver was killed off Western Australia in January and a 60-year-old surfer died near Kingscliff in New South Wales in June , both as a result of shark attacks .

GREAT WHITE SHARK ATTACKS SURFER AND HUSBAND PUNCHES BEAST ON THE NOSE TO SAVE HER
GREAT WHITE SHARK ATTACKS SURFER AND HUSBAND PUNCHES BEAST ON THE NOSE TO SAVE HER
When Mark Rapley saw his wife, Chantelle, was in trouble, he rushed to her side and launched an attack on the great white shark - an act which saved her life
Great white shark mauls surfer as brave husband punches it to save her life
A brave husband punched a shark to save his wife's life after it mauled her while the couple were surfing.
Mark Rapley, and his wife, Christine Doyle, were enjoying a day at Shelly Beach in Port Macquarie, on the mid-north coast of Australia, when the attack occurred at 9.30am on Saturday morning.
The young great white shark had swum under Christine and grabbed her right calf and the back of her thigh from below while she was in the water with her surfboard.
Seeing his wife was in severe distress, Mark paddled over to the shark and leapt on its back, punching it repeatedly until it finally let Christine go.
But according to onlookers, the shark refused to give up without a fight.
Image: 9 NEWS) 9 NEWS)
“This fella paddled over and jumped off his board onto the shark and hit it to get it to release her and then assisted her back into the beach," Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steven Pearce told the Sydney Morning Herald.
A young bystander told 9News how the shark had leapt out of the water with Christine's surfboard in its mouth.
Emergency services rushed to the beach to attend to Christine, who had been bitten in at least two separate places on her right leg.
Image: 9 NEWS) 9 NEWS)
Paramedics were on the scene in just eight minutes.
She was taken to Port Macquarie Base Hospital with serious leg injuries, but was later flown to John Hunter hospital in Newcastle to undergo surgery.
She is now said to be in a stable condition.
Lifeguards closed several beaches in the area after the attack, warning people to stay out of the water.
"This is the third serious shark attack on the north coast over the last few months," Inspector Andrew Beverley, duty operations manager for Ambulance NSW, said.
"The patient suffered severe lacerations to her right leg."
Image: 9 NEWS) 9 NEWS)
He added: "The bystanders on scene that rendered assistance should be commended. They did an amazing job before we arrived."
The waters are now being closely monitored for shark activity.
There have been a total of five fatal shark attacks in Australian waters in 2020.
In early July, a 20-year-old scuba diver died after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Fraser Island, Queensland.
A 57-year-old diver was killed off Western Australia in January and a 60-year-old surfer died near Kingscliff in New South Wales in June, both as a result of shark attacks.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Lille confirm Gabriel Magalhaes to leave club amid Man Utd and Arsenal links

Man Utd and Arsenal target Gabriel Magalhaes is leaving Lille this summer , the French club have confirmed .
The 22-year-old defender has reportedly been attracting interest from both clubs as well as Everton and Serie A giants Napoli .
But according to the MEN , it looks as though the Premier League trio are set to miss out on his signature as he has already agreed terms with the Italian outfit .
In fact the MEN 's report claims that United were never interested in signing the Brazilian centre-back , who is expected to announce his next move within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we work is very simple , '' Lille president Gerard Lopez told BBC Sport .
`` We explain to him [ Gabriel ] and his environment , his agent , what we 're looking for , and once we get those offers the choice is his .
`` We are there now , so we told him : Eventually you have to make a decision but we 're not pressing you .
`` I think he will make it this week , or next week at the latest .
He is leaving , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There 's a lot of competition .
He 's a young player so he 's got to make sure he makes the right decision .
`` We help him out a little bit so we tell him : We think this might be the right manager or club for you . ''
Magalhaes is valued at around £22million a would represent a real coup for Napoli , who have already splashed the cash to land Victor Osimhen from Lille .
United and Arsenal will now be forced to seek out other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market for defensive reinforcements .
Who should Man Utd sign to strengthen their defence ?
Have your say below .
While wrapping up a transfer for Jadon Sancho remains priority , United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted he was open to new defensive arrivals .
Chris Smalling is expected to be sold this summer after his successful loan spell at Roma , while the future of Phil Jones is also uncertain .
Arsenal meanwhile have added William Saliba to their ranks but Sokratis , Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding have all been linked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Napoli and Everton are also interested in the Brazilian defender who is set to move on after Lille's president revealed they had given the green light for him to find a new club
Man Utd and Arsenal target Gabriel Magalhaes is leaving Lille this summer, the French club have confirmed.
The 22-year-old defender has reportedly been attracting interest from both clubs as well as Everton and Serie A giants Napoli.
But according to the MEN, it looks as though the Premier League trio are set to miss out on his signature as he has already agreed terms with the Italian outfit.
In fact the MEN's report claims that United were never interested in signing the Brazilian centre-back, who is expected to announce his next move within the next week.
"The way we work is very simple," Lille president Gerard Lopez told BBC Sport. "We explain to him [Gabriel] and his environment, his agent, what we're looking for, and once we get those offers the choice is his.
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
"We are there now, so we told him: Eventually you have to make a decision but we're not pressing you.
"I think he will make it this week, or next week at the latest. He is leaving, we've given the OK for that.
"There's a lot of competition. He's a young player so he's got to make sure he makes the right decision.
"We help him out a little bit so we tell him: We think this might be the right manager or club for you."
Magalhaes is valued at around £22million a would represent a real coup for Napoli, who have already splashed the cash to land Victor Osimhen from Lille.
United and Arsenal will now be forced to seek out other alternatives, with both clubs in the market for defensive reinforcements.
Who should Man Utd sign to strengthen their defence? Have your say below.
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While wrapping up a transfer for Jadon Sancho remains priority, United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted he was open to new defensive arrivals.
Chris Smalling is expected to be sold this summer after his successful loan spell at Roma, while the future of Phil Jones is also uncertain.
Arsenal meanwhile have added William Saliba to their ranks but Sokratis, Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding have all been linked with the exit door.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Hearn confirms Joshua will fight in 2020 - even if fans aren't allowed

Anthony Joshua will fight in 2020 - even if his clash with Kubrat Pulev has to take place behind closed doors .
Eddie Hearn is confident crowds can be back in time to watch Joshua defend his world heavyweight titles on either December 5 or December 12 .
Even if that is not the case , Hearn insists he will not stand in the way of Joshua ’ s desire to get back in the ring .
“ AJ is prepared to fight behind closed doors because he wants to progress his career , ” Hearn said .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring crowds back , obviously , because boxing is better with crowds , there ’ s no doubt about it , and also it ’ s a significant part of the pot in terms of revenue .
“ We ’ re desperate for crowds to return but we will continue to innovate and invest to make sure that our fighters can develop and the sport can continue to grow.
” Asked if he will be willing to put Joshua in the ring behind closed doors , Hearn replied : “ Yeah , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s an adaptation of the numbers and it ’ s up to me to try and replace that revenue .
“ I don ’ t like the idea of AJ , who has built his whole career on 90,000 , 80,000 crowds , fighting behind closed doors .
“ But these are unprecedented times , and we won ’ t let them effect the development of him as a fighter .
“ So he will fight this year , either behind closed doors or in front of crowds , but I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of crowds.
” Will AJ beat Pulev and keep his titles ?
Have your say below .
Hearn also confirmed Matchroom Boxing have applied for a license to host pilot events with fans next month .
They also plan to host Oleksandr Usyk vs Dereck Chisora in the UK with crowds before the end of the year .
Hearn added : “ When you talk about crowds , we have the World Snooker final which has now been approved which is good news .
“ We hope in October we will start having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re going to apply , for September , to have pilot events with crowds in boxing .
“ Then of course we ’ ve got Usyk vs Chisora and AJ vs Pulev which we want to schedule in the UK with crowds .
“ We ’ re all reliant on the second wave , the numbers and the science , but there are signs we can start bringing people back into the arenas and that ’ s very important.
” Despite high hopes for fans returning , Hearn , who hosts his final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , insists he will continue finding new ways to keep fans engaged before they can get back into arenas .
He added : “ If that happens that ’ s a bonus , but what I ’ m thinking of is how we can continue to innovate , like we ’ ve done like this , to keep growing the sport .
“ I feel like if we ’ d just come back with studio shows , we would ’ ve really suffered and when we go back to crowds it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that audience and the same kind of interest .
“ More importantly , it ’ s about keeping people excited about the sport so that when we do return in arenas , they ’ re supporting the guys they ’ ve seen and they ’ re ready to come back and have a good time .
“ We don ’ t want people getting too used to sitting at home and not going to live events , that ’ s a key driver to being able to make the big fights .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua is due to defend his world titles against Kubrat Pulev - and Eddie Hearn insists it will happen this year - with or without a crowd
Anthony Joshua will fight in 2020 - even if his clash with Kubrat Pulev has to take place behind closed doors.
Eddie Hearn is confident crowds can be back in time to watch Joshua defend his world heavyweight titles on either December 5 or December 12.
Even if that is not the case, Hearn insists he will not stand in the way of Joshua’s desire to get back in the ring.
“AJ is prepared to fight behind closed doors because he wants to progress his career,” Hearn said. “He needs to fight.
“We want to bring crowds back, obviously, because boxing is better with crowds, there’s no doubt about it, and also it’s a significant part of the pot in terms of revenue.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
“We’re desperate for crowds to return but we will continue to innovate and invest to make sure that our fighters can develop and the sport can continue to grow.”
Asked if he will be willing to put Joshua in the ring behind closed doors, Hearn replied: “Yeah, of course. Listen, it’s an adaptation of the numbers and it’s up to me to try and replace that revenue.
“I don’t like the idea of AJ, who has built his whole career on 90,000, 80,000 crowds, fighting behind closed doors.
“But these are unprecedented times, and we won’t let them effect the development of him as a fighter.
“So he will fight this year, either behind closed doors or in front of crowds, but I’m very confident it will be in front of crowds.”
Image: PA) PA)
Will AJ beat Pulev and keep his titles? Have your say below.
Hearn also confirmed Matchroom Boxing have applied for a license to host pilot events with fans next month.
They also plan to host Oleksandr Usyk vs Dereck Chisora in the UK with crowds before the end of the year.
Hearn added: “When you talk about crowds, we have the World Snooker final which has now been approved which is good news.
“We hope in October we will start having crowds back in arenas. We’re going to apply, for September, to have pilot events with crowds in boxing.
“Then of course we’ve got Usyk vs Chisora and AJ vs Pulev which we want to schedule in the UK with crowds.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“We’re all reliant on the second wave, the numbers and the science, but there are signs we can start bringing people back into the arenas and that’s very important.”
Despite high hopes for fans returning, Hearn, who hosts his final Fight Camp card at Matchroom HQ next week, insists he will continue finding new ways to keep fans engaged before they can get back into arenas.
He added: “If that happens that’s a bonus, but what I’m thinking of is how we can continue to innovate, like we’ve done like this, to keep growing the sport.
“I feel like if we’d just come back with studio shows, we would’ve really suffered and when we go back to crowds it would’ve been really difficult to stimulate that audience and the same kind of interest.
“More importantly, it’s about keeping people excited about the sport so that when we do return in arenas, they’re supporting the guys they’ve seen and they’re ready to come back and have a good time.
“We don’t want people getting too used to sitting at home and not going to live events, that’s a key driver to being able to make the big fights.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Mum shares son's 18th birthday gift which fellow parents are calling 'genius'

A mum shared the gift she made for her son 's 18th birthday online - and fellow parents are obsessed with it .
Any parent with a teenager knows how hard it can be to buy for them when it comes to their birthday or Christmas .
So an Australian woman shared the DIY gift she put together for her son to ensure he would be happy with what he got .
She had arranged five different gift cards on a notice board with a note beside each one '' Treat yourself to something for the road untravelled , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re 18 and legal but get home safe .
Love Dad , Alicia and Ava . ''
Beside the note was a number of gift cards for different shops .
There was a MasterCard debit card , gift cards for Coles , Rebel Sport - and other brands - Liquorland and Uber .
She also shared a picture of the sweet set-up for the big day , with balloons , another gift boxed present and the notice board of gift cards .
Since being posted to Facebook , hundreds of parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One said : `` That ’ s very cool .
Great idea Hun I might just copy it . ''
Another wrote `` Fantastic idea .
Beautifully put together and well thought out . ''
And a third added : `` This is the best !
I 've taken a picture of your design so I can try and do the same . ''
So if you 're ever stuck on what to buy someone and do n't want to choose something random for the sake of it , this is a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to love their present .

The Australian woman was praised by parents everywhere after she revealed the DIY gift she put together for her son's 18th birthday on Facebook
A mum shared the gift she made for her son's 18th birthday online - and fellow parents are obsessed with it.
Any parent with a teenager knows how hard it can be to buy for them when it comes to their birthday or Christmas.
So an Australian woman shared the DIY gift she put together for her son to ensure he would be happy with what he got.
She had arranged five different gift cards on a notice board with a note beside each one
The note read: "Happy 18th Caylan.
"Treat yourself to something for the road untravelled, for your car or fishing. Enjoy now you’re 18 and legal but get home safe. Love Dad, Alicia and Ava."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Beside the note was a number of gift cards for different shops.
There was a MasterCard debit card, gift cards for Coles, Rebel Sport - and other brands - Liquorland and Uber.
She also shared a picture of the sweet set-up for the big day, with balloons, another gift boxed present and the notice board of gift cards.
Since being posted to Facebook, hundreds of parents have praised the present reported news.com.au.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
One said: "That’s very cool. Great idea Hun I might just copy it."
Another wrote "Fantastic idea. Beautifully put together and well thought out."
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And a third added: "This is the best! I've taken a picture of your design so I can try and do the same."
So if you're ever stuck on what to buy someone and don't want to choose something random for the sake of it, this is a great way to ensure that your recipient is going to love their present.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Brit mum of 3 forced to leave kids behind in France to meet quarantine deadline

A British mum has been forced to leave her kids behind in France in a bid to make it back to the UK before the new quarantine rules kick in .
As thousands of holidaymakers rushed to buy tickets to get home before 4am on Saturday morning - or face self-isolating for two weeks - some families were left with very little option .
Speaking to Sky News , the mum-of-three , who had travelled home by Eurostar , said : `` I could only find one ticket for me and my baby to get back .
I had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My husband and two daughters will come back on Monday . ''
She added : `` This quarantine makes no sense because when my husband gets back , he will have to self-isolate in the same house .
This is all just utter madness . ''
Some reported being in virtual queues of almost 3,000 people as they hunted for seats on planes and trains to make it back in time .
Other frustrated British holidaymakers , who did manage to get hold of a ticket , have arrived back from France with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deadline this morning .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced late on Thursday that anyone arriving from France after 4am on Saturday is required to quarantine for 14 days due to rising coronavirus cases in the country .
The move sparked a rush on return tickets , with saw many people spending hundreds of pounds to make it back in time .
The quarantine conditions also apply to travellers returning to or visiting the UK from the Netherlands , Monaco , Malta , Turks & Caicos and Aruba .
Matt , a teacher from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name , took his car on a Channel Tunnel train which was due to arrive back in the UK at 3.55am .
His family had been camping in the Dordogne and had planned to come home on Monday but changed their tickets for an extra £115 .
The family drove for 10 hours to Calais to catch the train and spent another £66 to stay at a hotel in the early hours before driving on to Manchester .
`` We literally got on the last available train ... we 'd been keeping up-to-date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were fearing the worst , '' the 40-year-old told the PA news agency .
`` Luckily , once we got to Calais we sailed through and actually got back at just gone 3am . ''
Matt said he did not want his family to be in quarantine on his daughter 's eighth birthday next Friday , and the new measures would also have prevented a trip to see family in Scotland next weekend .
Asked about the Government 's timing over imposing the deadline , Matt said : `` How much swearing are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you my honest views on the Government ?
`` They 're a complete shambles , beyond incompetent ... they need to be clearer and give more warning .
`` Is there a tipping point figure ( of coronavirus cases ) , or do they just apply it as and when they feel like it ? ''
Another holidaymaker , Joe White from Surrey , said they were `` proactive '' and had booked their Friday night journey back to the UK early in anticipation of a rule change .
`` I think the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to be added to the quarantine list and I feel that anyone going away should have been prepared to take the risk that they might have to quarantine , '' the 31-year-old said .
`` If they were n't prepared to do so then should have stayed at home . ''
However , Mr White was one of many to be caught in long queues at the Channel Tunnel .
`` We were waiting over two hours in the boarding lane with no information as to when we would actually leave , @ @ @ @

Frustrated holidaymakers were faced with a rush to get plane and train tickets so they could get back to the UK before the 4am deadline
Brit mum of 3 forced to leave kids behind in France to meet quarantine deadline
A British mum has been forced to leave her kids behind in France in a bid to make it back to the UK before the new quarantine rules kick in.
As thousands of holidaymakers rushed to buy tickets to get home before 4am on Saturday morning - or face self-isolating for two weeks - some families were left with very little option.
Speaking to Sky News, the mum-of-three, who had travelled home by Eurostar, said: "I could only find one ticket for me and my baby to get back. I had to do this because of my job. My husband and two daughters will come back on Monday."
She added: "This quarantine makes no sense because when my husband gets back, he will have to self-isolate in the same house. This is all just utter madness."
Some reported being in virtual queues of almost 3,000 people as they hunted for seats on planes and trains to make it back in time.
Other frustrated British holidaymakers, who did manage to get hold of a ticket, have arrived back from France with minutes to spare before the new quarantine deadline this morning.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced late on Thursday that anyone arriving from France after 4am on Saturday is required to quarantine for 14 days due to rising coronavirus cases in the country.
The move sparked a rush on return tickets, with saw many people spending hundreds of pounds to make it back in time.
The quarantine conditions also apply to travellers returning to or visiting the UK from the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos and Aruba.
Matt, a teacher from Manchester who did not share his second name, took his car on a Channel Tunnel train which was due to arrive back in the UK at 3.55am.
His family had been camping in the Dordogne and had planned to come home on Monday but changed their tickets for an extra £115.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The family drove for 10 hours to Calais to catch the train and spent another £66 to stay at a hotel in the early hours before driving on to Manchester.
"We literally got on the last available train... we'd been keeping up-to-date with the chaos at Calais so we were fearing the worst," the 40-year-old told the PA news agency.
"Luckily, once we got to Calais we sailed through and actually got back at just gone 3am."
Matt said he did not want his family to be in quarantine on his daughter's eighth birthday next Friday, and the new measures would also have prevented a trip to see family in Scotland next weekend.
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
Asked about the Government's timing over imposing the deadline, Matt said: "How much swearing are you allowed to include if I give you my honest views on the Government?
"They're a complete shambles, beyond incompetent... they need to be clearer and give more warning.
"Is there a tipping point figure (of coronavirus cases), or do they just apply it as and when they feel like it?"
Another holidaymaker, Joe White from Surrey, said they were "proactive" and had booked their Friday night journey back to the UK early in anticipation of a rule change.
"I think the Government were pretty transparent that France was likely to be added to the quarantine list and I feel that anyone going away should have been prepared to take the risk that they might have to quarantine," the 31-year-old said.
"If they weren't prepared to do so then should have stayed at home."
However, Mr White was one of many to be caught in long queues at the Channel Tunnel.
"We were waiting over two hours in the boarding lane with no information as to when we would actually leave," he added.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Spitfires and Hurricane mark VJ Day but Red Arrows' Edinburgh display axed

Spitfires and a Hurricane took to the skies to mark 75 years since the end of World War 2 .
Three spitfires , a hurricane and a Lancaster bomber roared over the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire as the Prime Minister and Prince Charles led tributes to veterans this morning .
The Red Arrows also conducted a Victory Over Japan Day ( VJ Day ) flypast over Glasgow Prestwick Airport today , although a flight above Edinburgh was axed due to poor weather .
Further Red Arrows flights are planned across the country , although these plans may be affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be the first UK-wide Red Arrows flypast since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games .
The Ministry of Defence tweeted : `` Unfortunately due to poor weather , the @ rafredarrows flypast over Edinburgh today for # VJDay75 has been cancelled .
`` The Reds were still able to fly over Glasgow Prestwick Airport , where they ’ ll land before meeting three Second World War Veterans . ''
The Red Arrows official account tweeted : `` Our aircraft have safely landed @ GPAPassenger but , unfortunately , due to low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edinburgh , we could not carry out the flypast over the city .
`` Weather particularly challenging in parts of the UK today - meaning this could impact plans . ''
The Red Arrows were due to fly over the UK 's four capital cities , starting with Edinburgh at 11.30am , Belfast at 2pm , Cardiff at 2.45pm and London at 5.30pm .
Three months after Nazi Germany surrendered in what is now known as Victory in Europe Day , Japan also ceased fighting on August 15 1945 .
The country 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropped on its cities , formally signing its surrender to Allied forces on September 2 that year .
With grander plans to mark the VJ Day anniversary shelved due to the coronavirus pandemic , the Red Arrows flypast is the main event taking place today .
Ahead of the occasion Prime Minister Boris Johnson said : `` When the Second World War ended 75 years ago with the surrender of Japan , British soldiers , sailors and airmen were serving in the Far East , fighting hard to achieve victory - and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ On this anniversary I want to remember what we owe the veterans of the Far East campaign .
“ They brought an end to the Second World War , they changed the course of history for the better , liberated South East Asia , and many paid the ultimate sacrifice .
“ That 's why on this remarkable anniversary - and every day hereafter - we will remember them .
”

The Red Arrows flight over Edinburgh and Cardiff for VJ Day (Victory over Japan) has been axed, although a flight over Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Belfast went ahead, and bad weather stopped the London flyby
Spitfires and Hurricane soar to mark VJ Day but Red Arrows displays across UK cancelled
Spitfires and a Hurricane took to the skies to mark 75 years since the end of World War 2.
Three spitfires, a hurricane and a Lancaster bomber roared over the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire as the Prime Minister and Prince Charles led tributes to veterans this morning.
The Red Arrows also conducted a Victory Over Japan Day (VJ Day) flypast over Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Belfast today, although a flight above Edinburgh and Cardiff was axed due to poor weather.
In what would have been a first since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, the RAF's Red Arrows had planned to fly over the four nations' capital cities to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day on Saturday.
However, the cloudy skies scuppered plans and the flypasts in Edinburgh, Cardiff and London were cancelled.
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The Ministry of Defence tweeted: "Unfortunately due to poor weather, the @rafredarrows flypast over Edinburgh today for #VJDay75 has been cancelled.
"The Reds were still able to fly over Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where they’ll land before meeting three Second World War Veterans."
The Red Arrows official account tweeted: "Our aircraft have safely landed @GPAPassenger but, unfortunately, due to low cloud outside of safety limits at #Edinburgh, we could not carry out the flypast over the city.
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"Weather particularly challenging in parts of the UK today - meaning this could impact plans."
The Red Arrows were due to fly over the UK's four capital cities, starting with Edinburgh at 11.30am, Belfast at 2pm, Cardiff at 2.45pm and London at 5.30pm.
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The Red Arrows have now flown over Belfast city centre, passing the landmark Titanic building and the Harland and Wolff shipyard cranes as they flew up Belfast Lough, leaving their famous red, white and blue smoke trails in their wake.
Three months after Nazi Germany surrendered in what is now known as Victory in Europe Day, Japan also ceased fighting on August 15 1945.
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The country's surrender came after two atomic bombs were dropped on its cities, formally signing its surrender to Allied forces on September 2 that year.
With grander plans to mark the VJ Day anniversary shelved due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Red Arrows flypast is the main event taking place today.
Ahead of the occasion Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "When the Second World War ended 75 years ago with the surrender of Japan, British soldiers, sailors and airmen were serving in the Far East, fighting hard to achieve victory - and were among the last to come home.
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“On this anniversary I want to remember what we owe the veterans of the Far East campaign.
“They brought an end to the Second World War, they changed the course of history for the better, liberated South East Asia, and many paid the ultimate sacrifice.
“That's why on this remarkable anniversary - and every day hereafter - we will remember them.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Huge wasps' nests 'the size of space hoppers' hit UK amid warm weather warning

A pest controller is warning people to be aware of `` giant '' wasp nests over the coming weeks , after being called to remove a nest measuring a whopping 2.5ft .
Andrew Dellbridge , 51 , singled-handedly removed the giant , round nest , which was the size of a space hopper .
The nest was estimated to have contained over 5,000 wasps .
He said tat the nest was holding so many wasps the insects were queuing to try and find entry points to get inside .
Kitted out in full protective gear , Andrew sprayed the giant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to kill off all the wasps , including any wasps that returned later .
But he left the nest in situ where it was found in a barn on the edge of the Norfolk Broads - as wasps never use a nest build by another colony .
And Andrew , who works for Ace Pest Control Ltd. , in Norwich , Norfolk , warned that this is not the first giant nest they have seen - and that the nests are likely to get even bigger in the coming weeks .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good start to the year , with such excellent , warm weather very early on , that it has accelerated the growth of the insect population .
`` This has meant the wasps have been more active for longer - giving them more time for the queens to build nests to hibernate in during the winter .
`` There are large nests all over the place - there are lots more wasps , and the nests are huge . ''
The space hopper-sized nest that Andrew was called out to had been built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the edge of the Norfolk Broads .
Andrew said : `` It was quite an intense job - when you 're in that space , up close to the nest and can hear the deep buzzing sound , you really get a sense of the massive scale of the structure .
`` I can well believe that there were multiple thousands of wasps inside that nest .
`` You have to be careful when a nest built in a roof space gets to that size , as the wasps start running out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ceiling board to create more room .
`` I started by spraying the nest with a knockdown spray , which is like a fly spray , which will kill off all the wasps inside the nest .
`` Then I came back and sprayed it with a residual spray , to ensure any wasps that returned to the nest later would also be killed off .
`` In most cases , including this one , we would leave the nest in situ - as wasps will never use a nest built by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He added that the giant nest would have started out in spring the size of a golf ball , built by a single queen wasp , who would have laid around a dozen eggs inside it .
It then grew in size as these eggs hatched and worked to expand the nest - while the queen bee continually laid multiple layers of eggs inside it .
Andrew said : `` It 's colossal , really , what wasps can build in just a few months , starting with just one wasp .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weather the way it has been , we 're likely to see wasp activity right up until about late October .
It can only get worse in the next few weeks . ''

The unusually warm weather this year has accelerated the growth of the insect population, with a pest controller find a huge nest during a recent inspection
A pest controller is warning people to be aware of "giant" wasp nests over the coming weeks, after being called to remove a nest measuring a whopping 2.5ft.
Andrew Dellbridge, 51, singled-handedly removed the giant, round nest, which was the size of a space hopper. The nest was estimated to have contained over 5,000 wasps.
He said tat the nest was holding so many wasps the insects were queuing to try and find entry points to get inside.
Kitted out in full protective gear, Andrew sprayed the giant nest with two different types of spray to kill off all the wasps, including any wasps that returned later.
But he left the nest in situ where it was found in a barn on the edge of the Norfolk Broads - as wasps never use a nest build by another colony.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
And Andrew, who works for Ace Pest Control Ltd., in Norwich, Norfolk, warned that this is not the first giant nest they have seen - and that the nests are likely to get even bigger in the coming weeks.
He said: "We've had such a good start to the year, with such excellent, warm weather very early on, that it has accelerated the growth of the insect population.
"This has meant the wasps have been more active for longer - giving them more time for the queens to build nests to hibernate in during the winter.
"There are large nests all over the place - there are lots more wasps, and the nests are huge."
The space hopper-sized nest that Andrew was called out to had been built in a barn attached to a house on the edge of the Norfolk Broads.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
Andrew said: "It was quite an intense job - when you're in that space, up close to the nest and can hear the deep buzzing sound, you really get a sense of the massive scale of the structure.
"I can well believe that there were multiple thousands of wasps inside that nest.
"You have to be careful when a nest built in a roof space gets to that size, as the wasps start running out of space, and will chew through the ceiling board to create more room.
"I started by spraying the nest with a knockdown spray, which is like a fly spray, which will kill off all the wasps inside the nest.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
"Then I came back and sprayed it with a residual spray, to ensure any wasps that returned to the nest later would also be killed off.
"In most cases, including this one, we would leave the nest in situ - as wasps will never use a nest built by another colony in a previous year."
He added that the giant nest would have started out in spring the size of a golf ball, built by a single queen wasp, who would have laid around a dozen eggs inside it.
It then grew in size as these eggs hatched and worked to expand the nest - while the queen bee continually laid multiple layers of eggs inside it.
Andrew said: "It's colossal, really, what wasps can build in just a few months, starting with just one wasp."
And he added: "With the weather the way it has been, we're likely to see wasp activity right up until about late October. It can only get worse in the next few weeks."


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Candid dressing room snap shows heartbroken Lionel Messi after Bayern humbling

How the mighty have fallen .
Barcelona - once by far and away the outstanding team on the planet - reduced to a humiliating 8-2 hammering at the hands of Bayern Munich .
Even the world 's greatest player could n't halt the onslaught as Lionel Messi was largely bypassed in Barca 's Champions League horror show in Lisbon .
The embarrassing loss confirmed what had been suspected for some time - that Barcelona are on a progressive decline .
Already manager Quique Setien 's head is on the chopping block , Gerard Pique has offered to quit the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance have begun .
And the sheer impact of their defeat was evident to see on the face of their captain , who was left completely shell-shocked after the match .
Messi trudged from the pitch with despair written all over his demeanour , but a candid picture of him inside the Barca dressing room gives further insight into his heartbreak .
The Argentine forward was sat on a bench , shoulders slumped staring into the abyss as the devastation of their demoralising capitulation hit home .
Teammate Marc-Andre ter Stegen stood hands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face of pure disgust after he had spent the evening picking the ball out of his net .
Neither player is even looking at each other as the events of the match at the Estadio da Luz seemingly left them speechless .
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Messi 's future at Barca was already under scrutiny prior to the drubbing , and the result has surely left him questioning where he would like to play out his twilight years .
Rio Ferdinand said on BT Sport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home tonight ?
`` Does he want to spend his time left in that shirt given the performances and the way the squad is looking at the moment in comparison to other teams around Europe ?
`` Has he got the time to sit there and wait ? ''
Barca barely even put up a fight on the night as Bayern stormed into a 4-1 lead after just 31 minutes .
Luis Suarez 's goal gave them brief hope but Joshua Kimmich scored soon after to shatter their confidence , before Barca loanee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more Bayern goals to complete the remarkable scoreline .
Speaking after the match , Pique gave his brutally honest assessment .
`` It 's a horrible result .
An embarrassment , '' he said .
`` This club needs changes , and I do n't mean the manager , or any specific players .
I do n't want to single anyone out .
It needs changes .
`` This is the bottom .
“ We have hit rock bottom . ''
By the look on Messi 's face , he knows it too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Messi cut a disconsolate figure at the final whistle of Barcelona's heavy defeat to Bayern Munich and the evening's events were epitomised by the forlorn look he displayed behind the scenes
How the mighty have fallen.
Barcelona - once by far and away the outstanding team on the planet - reduced to a humiliating 8-2 hammering at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Even the world's greatest player couldn't halt the onslaught as Lionel Messi was largely bypassed in Barca's Champions League horror show in Lisbon.
The embarrassing loss confirmed what had been suspected for some time - that Barcelona are on a progressive decline.
Already manager Quique Setien's head is on the chopping block, Gerard Pique has offered to quit the club, and the inquests into their shambolic performance have begun.
And the sheer impact of their defeat was evident to see on the face of their captain, who was left completely shell-shocked after the match.
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Messi trudged from the pitch with despair written all over his demeanour, but a candid picture of him inside the Barca dressing room gives further insight into his heartbreak.
The Argentine forward was sat on a bench, shoulders slumped staring into the abyss as the devastation of their demoralising capitulation hit home.
Teammate Marc-Andre ter Stegen stood hands on hips at the door with a face of pure disgust after he had spent the evening picking the ball out of his net.
Neither player is even looking at each other as the events of the match at the Estadio da Luz seemingly left them speechless.
Should Lionel Messi consider leaving Barcelona? Have your say below.
Messi's future at Barca was already under scrutiny prior to the drubbing, and the result has surely left him questioning where he would like to play out his twilight years.
Rio Ferdinand said on BT Sport : "What is Messi thinking going home tonight?
"Does he want to spend his time left in that shirt given the performances and the way the squad is looking at the moment in comparison to other teams around Europe?
"Has he got the time to sit there and wait?"
Barca barely even put up a fight on the night as Bayern stormed into a 4-1 lead after just 31 minutes.
Luis Suarez's goal gave them brief hope but Joshua Kimmich scored soon after to shatter their confidence, before Barca loanee Philippe Coutinho played a hand in three more Bayern goals to complete the remarkable scoreline.
Speaking after the match, Pique gave his brutally honest assessment.
"It's a horrible result. An embarrassment," he said. "This club needs changes, and I don't mean the manager, or any specific players. I don't want to single anyone out. It needs changes.
"This is the bottom. “We have hit rock bottom."
By the look on Messi's face, he knows it too.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins say they 'nearly died' on yacht trip from hell

Maura Higgins has declared she and Molly-Mae Hague and `` nearly died '' on a terrifying yacht trip during their holiday in Greece .
The Love Island stars are enjoying a luxury break on the island of Crete along with Molly-Mae 's sister Zoe and their hairdresser pal Jay .
The foursome headed out on a boat trip today for what they thought would be a glorious day sunning themselves on the ocean on a luxury yacht .
However , it turned into the trip from hell after rough seas left the group fearing for their lives .
Maura , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pals onboard with boat showing her clinging to the side while Molly-Mae 's sister Zoe yelled at the crew to turn back .
In a clip filmed after they got back to their hotel , Maura told fans : `` So guys we got on a beautiful yacht today , well what we thought was a beautiful yacht and we nearly died . ''
Molly-Mae , 21 , then added : '' I do n't know I 'm here right now .
Maura then pointed out that both Molly-Mae and her sister are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrified .
Pointing at the sisters , she went on : `` Strong life guard , another strong life guard and they were petrified .
`` Me and Jay were nearly vomiting , '' while Molly-Mae added : `` You were crying and Zoe was crying . ''
Maura then said she would share the video to show `` how bad it was '' .
In the clip , Zoe is heard saying loudly : `` We want to go back !
Now !
We want to go back ! ''
Jay added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to go back . ''
Another picture she shared showed Jay slumped over a table on the boat .
The group made it back to shore safe and sound .
Maura later shared another snap of herself and captioned it : `` Stomach still turning upside down , '' while Molly-Mae shared a picture of her broken camera .

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Maura Higgins has told fans she and Molly-Mae Hague 'nearly died' on a yacht trip during their holiday in Greece which left them in tears as rough seas forced them to cling to the sides of the boat
Molly-Mae Hague and Maura Higgins say they 'nearly died' on yacht trip from hell
Maura Higgins has declared she and Molly-Mae Hague and "nearly died" on a terrifying yacht trip during their holiday in Greece.
The Love Island stars are enjoying a luxury break on the island of Crete along with Molly-Mae's sister Zoe and their hairdresser pal Jay.
The foursome headed out on a boat trip today for what they thought would be a glorious day sunning themselves on the ocean on a luxury yacht.
However, it turned into the trip from hell after rough seas left the group fearing for their lives.
Maura, 29, shared a video of the pals onboard with boat showing her clinging to the side while Molly-Mae's sister Zoe yelled at the crew to turn back.
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In a clip filmed after they got back to their hotel, Maura told fans: "So guys we got on a beautiful yacht today, well what we thought was a beautiful yacht and we nearly died."
Molly-Mae, 21, then added:"I don't know I'm here right now.
Maura then pointed out that both Molly-Mae and her sister are trained life guards and they were both terrified.
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Pointing at the sisters, she went on: "Strong life guard, another strong life guard and they were petrified.
"Me and Jay were nearly vomiting ," while Molly-Mae added: "You were crying and Zoe was crying."
Maura then said she would share the video to show "how bad it was".
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In the clip, Zoe is heard saying loudly: "We want to go back! Now! We want to go back!"
Jay added: "We want to stop, we want to go back."
Another picture she shared showed Jay slumped over a table on the boat.
The group made it back to shore safe and sound.
Maura later shared another snap of herself and captioned it: "Stomach still turning upside down," while Molly-Mae shared a picture of her broken camera.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Debenhams liquidation fears as struggling chain draws up 'contingency plans'

Debenhams has appointed a firm to draw up contingency plans for possible liquidation should an attempt to sell the business fail , according to reports .
On Tuesday the struggling chain said it would cut a further 2,500 jobs , while taking `` all necessary steps '' to give it every chance of a viable future .
The company said that the move to appoint Hilco Capital , first reported by Sky News on Saturday , was part of that process but not an indication that liquidation was a likely outcome .
`` Debenhams is trading strongly , with 124 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Debenhams said in a statement .
`` The administrators have appointed advisors to help them assess the full range of possible outcomes which include the current owners retaining the business , potential new joint venture arrangements ( with existing and potential new investors ) or a sale to a third party . ''
The job cuts will affect roles across the entire Debenhams brand - including within its distribution centres - as the chain plans more store closures .
There is currently no breakdown for store-by-store cuts .
Debenhams has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for generations and the original company was founded in 1778 .
But like many businesses it has struggled in the face of an unprecedented pandemic , with coronavirus concerns and lockdown measures proving to be severely damaging .
On the previously announced cuts , a spokesman for Debenhams said : `` We have successfully reopened 124 stores , post-lockdown , and these are currently trading ahead of management expectations .
`` At the same time , the trading environment is clearly a long way from returning to normal and we have to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expectations .
`` Those colleagues affected by redundancy have been informed and we are very grateful to them for their service and commitment to Debenhams .
`` Such difficult decisions are being taken by many retailers right now , and we will continue to take all necessary steps to give Debenhams every chance of a viable future . ''

It comes after the department store business announced plans to cut a further 2,500 jobs as high streets firms face uncertain futures during the pandemic
Debenhams has appointed a firm to draw up contingency plans for possible liquidation should an attempt to sell the business fail, according to reports.
On Tuesday the struggling chain said it would cut a further 2,500 jobs, while taking "all necessary steps" to give it every chance of a viable future.
The company said that the move to appoint Hilco Capital, first reported by Sky News on Saturday, was part of that process but not an indication that liquidation was a likely outcome.
"Debenhams is trading strongly, with 124 stores reopened and a healthy cash position," Debenhams said in a statement.
"The administrators have appointed advisors to help them assess the full range of possible outcomes which include the current owners retaining the business, potential new joint venture arrangements (with existing and potential new investors) or a sale to a third party."
The job cuts will affect roles across the entire Debenhams brand - including within its distribution centres - as the chain plans more store closures.
There is currently no breakdown for store-by-store cuts.
Debenhams has been a fixture of the British high street for generations and the original company was founded in 1778.
But like many businesses it has struggled in the face of an unprecedented pandemic, with coronavirus concerns and lockdown measures proving to be severely damaging.
On the previously announced cuts, a spokesman for Debenhams said: "We have successfully reopened 124 stores, post-lockdown, and these are currently trading ahead of management expectations.
"At the same time, the trading environment is clearly a long way from returning to normal and we have to ensure our store costs are aligned with realistic expectations.
"Those colleagues affected by redundancy have been informed and we are very grateful to them for their service and commitment to Debenhams.
"Such difficult decisions are being taken by many retailers right now, and we will continue to take all necessary steps to give Debenhams every chance of a viable future."


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Young details frank discussion with Solskjaer that led to Man Utd exit

Ashley Young has opened up on his Manchester United exit and his new challenge with Inter Milan .
Young could face his former club in next Friday 's Europa League final , if United overcome Sevilla and Inter beat Shakhtar Donetsk .
The 35-year-old defender spent nine years at United and revealed he decided to leave in January after a frank conversation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
“ Obviously being in England all my life , it was a totally different change , but it was an experience that I jumped at , ” said Young .
“ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play regularly .
I spoke to Ole and he said that I wasn ’ t going to play as much as I wanted to .
“ When you ’ re coming towards the end of your career , you want to be playing as much as you can .
I ’ m as fit as anyone , and I feel like I ’ ve still got a lot to give .
“ Ole said that he was going to bring younger players through and that I wasn ’ t going to have as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arose to come to Inter , it was a no-brainer for me .
I was like ‘ get me on the plane , get me out there , get me signed on the dotted line ’ .
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“ I was just speaking to the manager and players that were here that I knew as well .
It was a fantastic opportunity ; a club that ’ s massive worldwide , one of the biggest teams in world football .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the manager had spoken to me about , and obviously speaking to club officials higher up as well , the owners ; it was an opportunity that I couldn ’ t miss.
” “ I don ’ t think it ’ s been challenging .
I ’ m one of those people that can adapt to new styles , different ways of life and I ’ ve enjoyed every minute of it .
Now I ’ m playing with a smile on my face .
”

Former Manchester United star Ashley Young was told his game time was not going to be as much as he would have liked by boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ashley Young has opened up on his Manchester United exit and his new challenge with Inter Milan.
Young could face his former club in next Friday's Europa League final, if United overcome Sevilla and Inter beat Shakhtar Donetsk.
The 35-year-old defender spent nine years at United and revealed he decided to leave in January after a frank conversation with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
“Obviously being in England all my life, it was a totally different change, but it was an experience that I jumped at,” said Young.
“It was an opportunity for me to go and play regularly. I spoke to Ole and he said that I wasn’t going to play as much as I wanted to.
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“When you’re coming towards the end of your career, you want to be playing as much as you can. I’m as fit as anyone, and I feel like I’ve still got a lot to give.
“Ole said that he was going to bring younger players through and that I wasn’t going to have as many opportunities.
“When the opportunity arose to come to Inter, it was a no-brainer for me. I was like ‘get me on the plane, get me out there, get me signed on the dotted line’.
Should Manchester United have kept Ashley Young? Have your say below.
“I was just speaking to the manager and players that were here that I knew as well. It was a fantastic opportunity; a club that’s massive worldwide, one of the biggest teams in world football.
"I wanted to be part of what the manager had spoken to me about, and obviously speaking to club officials higher up as well, the owners; it was an opportunity that I couldn’t miss.”
“I don’t think it’s been challenging. I’m one of those people that can adapt to new styles, different ways of life and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Now I’m playing with a smile on my face.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Megan Barton-Hanson flashes her new teeth after jetting to Turkey for dental op

Megan Barton-Hanson has flashed her new teeth to her fans on Instagram after jetting to Turkey to have them whitened .
The Love Island bombshell shared a video on her Instagram stories of her sat in a car and smiling at the camera after getting her gnashers fixed .
A grinning Megan told how she was `` beyond happy '' with the result of the work and captioned her post : `` Sneak peak of the new teeth !
Thank you @ dental_centre_turkey .
Beyond happy . ''
She added : `` There will be a lot of teeth videos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even brushed my hair yet and I 'm doing the most on route for my final checkup . ''
Earlier this month , Megan shared a video on Instagram Stories of her wearing a mask and waiting to board a flight to Turkey at Stansted Airport in London .
She captioned the video : `` @ DENTAL_CENTRE_TURKEY we 're coming . ''
The dental practice she went to in Antalya , Turkey offers : `` Veneers .
Crowns & Dental Implants . ''
On its Instagram page it says it provides : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Tuesday Megan showed off her amazing curved on a yacht ride in Turkey .
Earlier this month former glamour model Katie also headed to the same dental practice , with her boyfriend Carl Woods to get 'his and hers ' teeth .
Megan 's work on her teeth is the latest in a long line of cosmetic surgery she has had done .
She made her first visit to a plastic surgeon aged 17 to get her ears pinned back after being bullied at school .
Among her other surgeries include two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lip fillers .
Megan told The Sun : `` I had my first boob job when I was 19 , but I rushed into it , so I had them redone a few years later to make them look more natural . ''

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The Love Island bombshell shared a video on her Instagram stories of her sat in a car and smiling at the camera after getting her gnashers whitened in Turkey
Megan Barton-Hanson flashes her new teeth after jetting to Turkey for dental op
Megan Barton-Hanson has flashed her new teeth to her fans on Instagram after jetting to Turkey to have them whitened.
The Love Island bombshell shared a video on her Instagram stories of her sat in a car and smiling at the camera after getting her gnashers fixed.
A grinning Megan told how she was "beyond happy" with the result of the work and captioned her post: "Sneak peak of the new teeth! Thank you @dental_centre_turkey. Beyond happy."
She added: "There will be a lot of teeth videos...sorry...
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"I've not even brushed my hair yet and I'm doing the most on route for my final checkup."
Earlier this month, Megan shared a video on Instagram Stories of her wearing a mask and waiting to board a flight to Turkey at Stansted Airport in London.
She captioned the video: "@DENTAL_CENTRE_TURKEY we're coming."
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The dental practice she went to in Antalya, Turkey offers: "Veneers. Crowns & Dental Implants."
On its Instagram page it says it provides: "Beautiful smiles at affordable prices".
On Tuesday Megan showed off her amazing curved on a yacht ride in Turkey.
Earlier this month former glamour model Katie also headed to the same dental practice, with her boyfriend Carl Woods to get 'his and hers' teeth.
Megan's work on her teeth is the latest in a long line of cosmetic surgery she has had done.
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She made her first visit to a plastic surgeon aged 17 to get her ears pinned back after being bullied at school.
Among her other surgeries include two boob job, a nose job and lip fillers.
Megan told The Sun: "I had my first boob job when I was 19, but I rushed into it, so I had them redone a few years later to make them look more natural."


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Arsenal announce head of football Raul Sanllehi has left Emirates

Arsenal have announced head of football Raul Sanllehi has left the Emirates .
Current managing director Vinai Venkatesham will lead the club going forward .
Gunners owners Stan and Josh Kroenke said : `` Raul has made a big contribution during his time with us and will always be part of the Arsenal family .
We thank him for all his hard work and expertise and wish him every future success .
“ We have no doubt that Vinai is the right person to take the club forward .
He has shown outstanding leadership during the current crisis and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We know everyone will rally round him so we can move forward successfully.
” Sanllehi , who joined the club from Barcelona , said he was looking forward to a 'new challenge ' .
“ I ’ m proud and pleased with the contribution I ’ ve made at Arsenal over the past three years , and look forward to enjoying the club ’ s future success , '' he said .
`` Arsenal is a true footballing institution .
`` I am proud to have been part of its history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this opportunity .
Working with Vinai , we have built a top team for the future .
`` Mikel has made an extremely positive impact since his arrival and has formed a strong team with our technical director , Edu .
`` The academy is in very safe hands with Per , and Huss Fahmy is a talented and highly-capable leader of our football operations .
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`` Personally , I now look forward to taking some time off and spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work on a new challenge and cheering Arsenal on to great things.
” Venkatesham has been with Arsenal since 2010 and says his goal is to get Arsenal back 'to the top of the game where we belong ' .
He also pleaded patience , insisting the changes would 'not happen overnight ' .
“ I am thankful to Stan , Josh and the rest of the Arsenal Board for their trust in me , '' he said .
`` I will miss working closely with my colleague and friend Raul , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new challenge .
“ There is much work to do to return Arsenal to the top of the game where we belong , which is what our fans rightly demand .
`` While this will not happen overnight , I believe we have many of the critical ingredients to do so .
There are many positives to build on across the club .
“ While football faces uncertainties ahead as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic , I am confident Arsenal will emerge strongly and look forward with confidence . ''

Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi has left the club and will be replaced by current managing director Vinai Venkatesham, owners Stan and Josh Kroenke have confirmed
Arsenal have announced head of football Raul Sanllehi has left the Emirates.
Current managing director Vinai Venkatesham will lead the club going forward.
Gunners owners Stan and Josh Kroenke said: "Raul has made a big contribution during his time with us and will always be part of the Arsenal family. We thank him for all his hard work and expertise and wish him every future success.
“We have no doubt that Vinai is the right person to take the club forward. He has shown outstanding leadership during the current crisis and is held in high regard internally and externally.
"We know everyone will rally round him so we can move forward successfully.”
Sanllehi, who joined the club from Barcelona, said he was looking forward to a 'new challenge'.
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“I’m proud and pleased with the contribution I’ve made at Arsenal over the past three years, and look forward to enjoying the club’s future success," he said. "Arsenal is a true footballing institution.
"I am proud to have been part of its history and I thank Stan and Josh Kroenke for this opportunity. Working with Vinai, we have built a top team for the future.
"Mikel has made an extremely positive impact since his arrival and has formed a strong team with our technical director, Edu.
"The academy is in very safe hands with Per, and Huss Fahmy is a talented and highly-capable leader of our football operations.
Have Arsenal made the right decision? Have your say below.
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"Personally, I now look forward to taking some time off and spending time with family and friends before setting to work on a new challenge and cheering Arsenal on to great things.”
Venkatesham has been with Arsenal since 2010 and says his goal is to get Arsenal back 'to the top of the game where we belong'.
He also pleaded patience, insisting the changes would 'not happen overnight'.
“I am thankful to Stan, Josh and the rest of the Arsenal Board for their trust in me," he said. "I will miss working closely with my colleague and friend Raul, but I am looking forward to this new challenge.
“There is much work to do to return Arsenal to the top of the game where we belong, which is what our fans rightly demand.
"While this will not happen overnight, I believe we have many of the critical ingredients to do so. There are many positives to build on across the club.
“While football faces uncertainties ahead as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, I am confident Arsenal will emerge strongly and look forward with confidence."


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Everything Pochettino has said on managing Barcelona as he is 'made No.1 target'

Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly been identified as Barcelona 's first-choice to replace the under-fire Quique Setien as manager following the 8-2 humiliation against Bayern Munich .
A miserable season at the Nou Camp culminated in the disastrous defeat in the Champions League quarter-final on Friday , and it appears only a matter of time before Setien is given his marching orders .
While the likes of Xavi and Ronald Koeman are also said to be in the running for the job , Pochettino is the current favourite , and the former Tottenham boss reportedly had dinner with Barcelona chief Josep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two known to be close .
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Have your say below Pochettino 's relationship with Barcelona , however , is a complicated one , due to the fact he both played for and managed their cross-city rivals Espanyol .
The Argentinean is known to be fiercely loyal , and went as far as to say he would never take charge of either Barcelona or Arsenal during an interview while he was Spurs manager in 2017 .
When asked about rumours at the time linking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Camp , Pochettino said : `` But I am an Espanyol supporter .
I don ’ t think I need to speak too much .
It ’ s like if one day Daniel Levy sacked me – in a few years it would be impossible for me to manage Arsenal .
`` In football I know it is so difficult to keep your values and to be loyal – with your heart and emotion .
But for me before being a manager , before being a player , being loyal is more important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I love Espanyol .
It ’ s like Tottenham for me now .
It will be impossible , one day , to move to Arsenal .
It will be impossible . ''
He went even further a year later , claiming he would rather work on a farm than manage Barca .
`` I am never going to be manager of Barcelona or Arsenal because I am so identified with Tottenham and Espanyol , ” Pochettino told reporters .
“ I grew up in Newell 's Old Boys and will never manage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision because I prefer to work on my farm in Argentina than in some places .
But my commitment is massive in this club .
I am working like I am going to be here forever . ''
However , crucially he recently appears to have had a change of heart , perhaps due to the fact that Espanyol have been relegated to the Segunda Division and thus would not be in direct competition with Barcelona next season .
When asked about his previous comments about the job by Spanish outlet El Pais @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You have to explain it properly .
Things can be said in a different way .
Espanyol have helped me become well known .
`` But I 'm not arrogant and I did n't like making a comment like that .
Maybe now I would n't say that as you never know what can happen in life . ''
This appears to have opened the door to him considering the Barcelona job , and perhaps the challenge of lifting the club from their nightmare spell , as well as the chance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is one he simply would not be able to resist .
There is also a sparsity of opportunities to take charge of any other elite clubs at the moment , with the likes of Real Madrid , Manchester United , Liverpool , Bayern Munich and Juventus unlikely to change managers any time soon .
Pochettino is clearly itching to get back in the game , but in order to do so he may have to swallow his pride and go back on his words from the past .
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The former Tottenham boss is reportedly being lined up to replace Quique Setien following the Catalan giant's 8-2 humbling against Bayern Munich
Everything Mauricio Pochettino has said about managing Barcelona as he is 'made No.1 target'
Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly been identified as Barcelona's first-choice to replace the under-fire Quique Setien as manager following the 8-2 humiliation against Bayern Munich.
A miserable season at the Nou Camp culminated in the disastrous defeat in the Champions League quarter-final on Friday, and it appears only a matter of time before Setien is given his marching orders.
While the likes of Xavi and Ronald Koeman are also said to be in the running for the job, Pochettino is the current favourite, and the former Tottenham boss reportedly had dinner with Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu earlier this week, with the two known to be close.
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Would Mauricio Pochettino make a good Barcelona manager? Have your say below
Pochettino's relationship with Barcelona, however, is a complicated one, due to the fact he both played for and managed their cross-city rivals Espanyol.
The Argentinean is known to be fiercely loyal, and went as far as to say he would never take charge of either Barcelona or Arsenal during an interview while he was Spurs manager in 2017.
When asked about rumours at the time linking him with a move to the Nou Camp, Pochettino said: "But I am an Espanyol supporter. I don’t think I need to speak too much. It’s like if one day Daniel Levy sacked me – in a few years it would be impossible for me to manage Arsenal.
"In football I know it is so difficult to keep your values and to be loyal – with your heart and emotion. But for me before being a manager, before being a player, being loyal is more important.
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"I am an Espanyol fan. I love Espanyol. It’s like Tottenham for me now. It will be impossible, one day, to move to Arsenal. It will be impossible."
He went even further a year later, claiming he would rather work on a farm than manage Barca.
"I am never going to be manager of Barcelona or Arsenal because I am so identified with Tottenham and Espanyol,” Pochettino told reporters. “I grew up in Newell's Old Boys and will never manage Rosario Central.
"That is my decision because I prefer to work on my farm in Argentina than in some places. But my commitment is massive in this club. I am working like I am going to be here forever."
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
However, crucially he recently appears to have had a change of heart, perhaps due to the fact that Espanyol have been relegated to the Segunda Division and thus would not be in direct competition with Barcelona next season.
When asked about his previous comments about the job by Spanish outlet El Pais earlier this month, he said: "You have to explain it properly. Things can be said in a different way. Espanyol have helped me become well known.
"But I'm not arrogant and I didn't like making a comment like that. Maybe now I wouldn't say that as you never know what can happen in life."
This appears to have opened the door to him considering the Barcelona job, and perhaps the challenge of lifting the club from their nightmare spell, as well as the chance to link up with his compatriot Lionel Messi, is one he simply would not be able to resist.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
There is also a sparsity of opportunities to take charge of any other elite clubs at the moment, with the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Juventus unlikely to change managers any time soon.
Pochettino is clearly itching to get back in the game, but in order to do so he may have to swallow his pride and go back on his words from the past.
The farm will have to wait.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Gemma Collins shows off her slim waist in bargain £14 dress from Tesco

Gemma Collins has been showing off her off her slim waist in a bargain £14 dress from Tesco after her weight loss makeover .
The GC , 39 , has undergone a massive transformation recently and is showing off her new body confidence in a series of stunning snaps on Instagram .
Modelling outfits from Tesco 's F & F range and her own clothing line , Gemma - who has lost three stone - looked incredible .
Once snap shows her posing in a pink floral frock which she boasts only cost her £14 from the supermarket .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off her new hair , which has been cropped into a chic shoulder-length bob .
She is wearing a navy blue and white dress as she pulls her hair back from her face .
Gemma captioned the picture : `` Your [ sic ] a RARE BREED ... .
they are not supposed to UNDERSTAND YOU . ''
Since cutting off her hair , Gemma has been bombarded with compliments from fans who applauded her for removing her hair extensions and embracing a more natural look .
One fan wrote : `` Love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair extensions , younger and classy . ''
Another added : `` Love your hair it makes you look younger x '' and a third commented : `` Love your hair that length , beautiful Gem . ''
It 's been a summer year for Gemma as she split from her on/off boyfriend James Argent following a fiery row .
She went public with nasty messages he 'd sent her calling her a `` hippo '' but later apologised to Arg for publishing the private exchange .
The GC also recently opened up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , she managed to put her troubles behind her on a lavish trip to Greece and The GC appears to have bounced back better than ever .

Former Towie star Gemma Collins looks incredible after losing weight and cutting her hair into a stylish bob. The GC lost three stone during lockdown and is enjoying her new body confidence
Gemma Collins shows off her slim waist in bargain £14 dress from Tesco
Gemma Collins has been showing off her off her slim waist in a bargain £14 dress from Tesco after her weight loss makeover.
The GC, 39, has undergone a massive transformation recently and is showing off her new body confidence in a series of stunning snaps on Instagram.
Modelling outfits from Tesco's F&F range and her own clothing line, Gemma - who has lost three stone - looked incredible.
Once snap shows her posing in a pink floral frock which she boasts only cost her £14 from the supermarket.
In another snap, Gemma is seen showing off her new hair, which has been cropped into a chic shoulder-length bob.
She is wearing a navy blue and white dress as she pulls her hair back from her face.
Gemma captioned the picture: "Your [sic] a RARE BREED .... they are not supposed to UNDERSTAND YOU."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Since cutting off her hair, Gemma has been bombarded with compliments from fans who applauded her for removing her hair extensions and embracing a more natural look.
One fan wrote: "Love your short hair, much better without hair extensions, younger and classy."
Another added: "Love your hair it makes you look younger x" and a third commented: "Love your hair that length, beautiful Gem."
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It's been a summer year for Gemma as she split from her on/off boyfriend James Argent following a fiery row.
She went public with nasty messages he'd sent her calling her a "hippo" but later apologised to Arg for publishing the private exchange.
The GC also recently opened up about suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage during lockdown.
However, she managed to put her troubles behind her on a lavish trip to Greece and The GC appears to have bounced back better than ever.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Michael Owen predicts Man City vs Lyon Champions League outcome

Michael Owen feels Pep Guardiola 's experience will prove vital as Man City prepare to face Lyon in the Champions League for a place in the semi-finals .
The Premier League runners-up are bidding to reach the last four for the first time under Guardiola 's stewardship , where they face the prospect of meeting Barcelona-conquerors Bayern Munich .
First they must overcome the challenge of Lyon in front of them though , which is no mean feat considering they have already failed twice in this season 's competition .
But Owen feels City 's form and Guardiola 's nous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In a tournament that is all about peaking at the right time , the Sky Blues have never looked better , '' Owen told BetVictor .
`` Although it is quite incredible that despite the huge sums that have been invested into the playing side of the club over the last ten years , City have only reached the semi-finals on one previous occasion .
“ In this season ’ s quarter final clash they face a Lyon side who survived a Cristiano Ronaldo inspired comeback in the Round of 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on away goals .
“ Lyon played Manchester City in the Group stages of this season ’ s competition and earned a win and a draw across the two matches .
“ City will need to be aware of the threat of Memphis Depay , who has now scored in each of his last six Champions League appearances .
“ However , Pep Guardiola knows from first-hand experience as both a player and a manager , just how difficult this competition is to win and their status as favourites is well deserved .
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Have your say below .
“ City will never have a better chance to finally achieve the ultimate goal of their Abu Dhabi-based owners and I ’ m predicting a 3-1 win for Manchester City in this one.
” As Owen mentions , City were the favourites to win the competition outright , however since his comments Bayern have now jumped ahead of them with the bookies .
The German side 's thumping 8-2 demolition of Barca gives Guardiola plenty of food for thought if City are able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And he is not expecting their evening to go quite as smoothly as Friday did for the Bundesliga champions .
“ I do n't expect that it will be one side on top for 90 minutes .
There will be moments when we have to suffer .
“ There are moments we will control and there will be moments when they attack and we have to defend deep .
“ We have to be strong in our minds and try to do our plan .
These games are about the mentality and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are ready to do it.
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City are one of the favourites for the competition but have not gone further than the quarter finals since 2016 and are yet to beat Lyon in two meetings between the sides this season
Michael Owen feels Pep Guardiola's experience will prove vital as Man City prepare to face Lyon in the Champions League for a place in the semi-finals.
The Premier League runners-up are bidding to reach the last four for the first time under Guardiola's stewardship, where they face the prospect of meeting Barcelona-conquerors Bayern Munich.
First they must overcome the challenge of Lyon in front of them though, which is no mean feat considering they have already failed twice in this season's competition.
But Owen feels City's form and Guardiola's nous should be enough to see them progress.
"In a tournament that is all about peaking at the right time, the Sky Blues have never looked better," Owen told BetVictor. "Although it is quite incredible that despite the huge sums that have been invested into the playing side of the club over the last ten years, City have only reached the semi-finals on one previous occasion.
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“In this season’s quarter final clash they face a Lyon side who survived a Cristiano Ronaldo inspired comeback in the Round of 16 [against Juventus ] to eventually progress on away goals.
“Lyon played Manchester City in the Group stages of this season’s competition and earned a win and a draw across the two matches.
“City will need to be aware of the threat of Memphis Depay, who has now scored in each of his last six Champions League appearances.
“However, Pep Guardiola knows from first-hand experience as both a player and a manager, just how difficult this competition is to win and their status as favourites is well deserved.
Will Man City beat Lyon to sail into the semi-finals? Have your say below.
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“City will never have a better chance to finally achieve the ultimate goal of their Abu Dhabi-based owners and I’m predicting a 3-1 win for Manchester City in this one.”
As Owen mentions, City were the favourites to win the competition outright, however since his comments Bayern have now jumped ahead of them with the bookies.
The German side's thumping 8-2 demolition of Barca gives Guardiola plenty of food for thought if City are able to see off the challenge of Lyon.
And he is not expecting their evening to go quite as smoothly as Friday did for the Bundesliga champions.
“I don't expect that it will be one side on top for 90 minutes. There will be moments when we have to suffer.
“There are moments we will control and there will be moments when they attack and we have to defend deep.
“We have to be strong in our minds and try to do our plan. These games are about the mentality and the spirit - and I think the players are ready to do it.”
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thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Corries's Maureen Lipman joins co-stars in pub for boozy outing after work

Coronation Street 's Maureen Lipman was seen joining her co-stars in the pub for a boozy session in the beer garden after work .
The actress was pictured heading to the Dockyard Pub on Mediacity in Salford Quays , Manchester - close to wear the soap is filmed .
Maureen , 74 , who plays Evelyn Plummer in the show , was seen picking up a drink and heading outside to where her co-stars were sitting on wooden benches .
She was seen chatting to co-stars including Mikey North and Sam Robertson who were among the group sitting outdoors enjoying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veteran Maureen wore a face mask , but was seen pulling it down around her chin as she nursed her drink - a move that experts have advised against as it could spread germs from the neck to the nose and mouth .
She also wore gloves and carried a bag of life on her arm .
Maureen was seen charring with Sam and Mikey and other members of the group , who sat outside with their drinks .
Sam was pictured with a beer in front of him and his facemask lying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up about her difficult experience in lockdown as she was unable to isolate with her partner Guido Castro due to his health problems .
It meant the couple had to been kept apart .
She told Prima magazine : `` Guido and I have been apart recently – we couldn ’ t self-isolate together because of his health – but I feel lucky that we have that . ''
She added of her man : `` I haven ’ t always been the best wife , mother or lover – I think I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – but I recognise a good man when I see him . ''
`` The secret to maintaining things is not letting go of the basic spark that brought you together .
`` It ’ s like when you meet your best friends from school .
`` You might have nothing in common now , but that essence is still there and you laugh at the same things because of it . ''
However , she 'd previously made an appearance in the soap back in 2002 playing Lillian Spencer -a friend of @ @ @

Maureen Lipman was seen in the pub opposite the Corrie set for a drink with co-stars including Mikey North and Sam Robertson. The group were seen sitting outside in the beer garden enjoying the sunshine
Coronation Street 's Maureen Lipman was seen joining her co-stars in the pub for a boozy session in the beer garden after work.
The actress was pictured heading to the Dockyard Pub on Mediacity in Salford Quays, Manchester - close to wear the soap is filmed.
Maureen, 74, who plays Evelyn Plummer in the show, was seen picking up a drink and heading outside to where her co-stars were sitting on wooden benches.
She was seen chatting to co-stars including Mikey North and Sam Robertson who were among the group sitting outdoors enjoying a drink in the sunshine.
Telly veteran Maureen wore a face mask, but was seen pulling it down around her chin as she nursed her drink - a move that experts have advised against as it could spread germs from the neck to the nose and mouth.
Image: Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com) Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)
She also wore gloves and carried a bag of life on her arm.
Maureen was seen charring with Sam and Mikey and other members of the group, who sat outside with their drinks.
Sam was pictured with a beer in front of him and his facemask lying on the table.
Image: Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com) Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com) Image: Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com) Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)
Maureen recently opened up about her difficult experience in lockdown as she was unable to isolate with her partner Guido Castro due to his health problems.
It meant the couple had to been kept apart.
She told Prima magazine: "Guido and I have been apart recently – we couldn’t self-isolate together because of his health – but I feel lucky that we have that."
Image: Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com) Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)
She added of her man: "I haven’t always been the best wife, mother or lover – I think I’m a bit hit and miss – but I recognise a good man when I see him."
"The secret to maintaining things is not letting go of the basic spark that brought you together.
"It’s like when you meet your best friends from school.
Image: Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com) Aaron Parfitt / SplashNews.com)
"You might have nothing in common now, but that essence is still there and you laugh at the same things because of it."
Maureen joined Corrie in 2018 as Evelyn.
However, she'd previously made an appearance in the soap back in 2002 playing Lillian Spencer -a friend of Fred Elliott.