thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Costa del Sol deserted as Brits stay away amid fears of coronavirus second wave

The Costas are deserted as Brits stay away after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a second wave of coronavirus is rolling across Europe .
Usually busy hotels have been shutting their doors since the Government ordered quarantine for those returning from Spain .
Businesses in popular resorts slammed the Government ’ s “ draconian ” move , which came just weeks after Spain was put on the UK ’ s list of safe countries .
At Malaga airport , the gateway to the Costa del Sol for millions of Brits each year , half-empty planes landed throughout the day from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the passengers who did make the trip said they were only doing so as they had a business or holiday home in the area .
One tourist from Belfast said their flight was “ barely 40 % full ” while another said theirs was “ virtually empty ” .
Barely any Brits could be seen entering through arrivals , though there was a steady stream from nations such as France , Germany and Holland .
A Spanish tour rep said : “ This should be full of British right now .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rank , one of the many waiting drivers said : “ Everybody is very angry with the British Government , it was a stupid decision by them , not based on facts.
” Up the coast on the Costa Blanca , hotels in Benidorm began to close including the four-star Rio Park Hotel .
Usually packed at this time of year , with 70 % of its customers British package holiday tourists , it began to close its doors just six days after reopening .
About four in five hotels in the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed .
Mr Hancock denied he was stoking up panic after he warned there was a “ real danger ” of the UK being hit by a fresh spike in cases .
He said : “ I think you can see a second wave starting to roll across Europe .
We ’ ve got to do everything we can to prevent it from reaching these shores and to tackle it.
” Jet2 said it will evacuate Brits on holiday in Spain and the Balearic and Canary Islands “ up to and including August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut short their holidays and book alternative flights .
A spokeswoman said : “ We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
” Tonight it was announced that people returning from Luxembourg will have to quarantine for 14 days after a rise in cases there .
It came amid speculation that other European countries including Belgium could be added to the list today .
Spain ’ s tourism sector could take £65billion hit this summer as the fresh restrictions take another chunk out of balance sheets already battered after months of lockdown .
Bosses are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order could lift the restriction within days .
Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said : “ They have given us a period of 10 days for the review.
” She insisted resorts popular with Brits are “ at low risk ” of coronavirus and even “ better ” than the UK .
Spain is still fighting for destinations such as the Canary and Balearic Islands to be excluded from the quarantine rule .
Ms Maroto said : “ There has been talk of a second wave of the pandemic but we ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The new outbreaks are under control and are in very specific places , and Spanish tourist destinations at the moment have very low levels of contagion .
“ That means people can enjoy their holidays there .
The virus needs to be respected but that doesn ’ t mean we can ’ t have well-deserved holidays.
” Spain announced 1,153 new cases on Wednesday , the highest 24-hour figure since May 1 when the entire country was still on full lockdown .
Most of the cases were registered in Aragon , Catalonia and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Labour MP Chris Bryant said : “ There isn ’ t a second wave rolling out across Europe .
“ There are worrying signs of individual spikes of increased infection in some areas .
We need a stiletto , not a sledgehammer , to tackle this .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Bars, beaches and restaurants have been left empty following the government's announcement to impose a 14-day quarantine for Brits returning from Spain
Costa del Sol deserted as Brits stay away amid fears of coronavirus second wave
The Costas are deserted as Brits stay away after Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a second wave of coronavirus is rolling across Europe.
Usually busy hotels have been shutting their doors since the Government ordered quarantine for those returning from Spain.
Businesses in popular resorts slammed the Government’s “draconian” move, which came just weeks after Spain was put on the UK’s list of safe countries.
At Malaga airport, the gateway to the Costa del Sol for millions of Brits each year, half-empty planes landed throughout the day from airports across the UK.
Many of the passengers who did make the trip said they were only doing so as they had a business or holiday home in the area.
Image: SOLARPIX.COM) SOLARPIX.COM)
One tourist from Belfast said their flight was “barely 40% full” while another said theirs was “virtually empty”.
Barely any Brits could be seen entering through arrivals, though there was a steady stream from nations such as France, Germany and Holland.
A Spanish tour rep said: “This should be full of British right now . It’s so sad.”
At the taxi rank, one of the many waiting drivers said: “Everybody is very angry with the British Government, it was a stupid decision by them, not based on facts.”
Up the coast on the Costa Blanca, hotels in Benidorm began to close including the four-star Rio Park Hotel. Usually packed at this time of year, with 70% of its customers British package holiday tourists, it began to close its doors just six days after reopening. About four in five hotels in the town’s Rincon de Loix area are closed.
Image: SOLARPIX.COM) SOLARPIX.COM)
Mr Hancock denied he was stoking up panic after he warned there was a “real danger” of the UK being hit by a fresh spike in cases.
He said: “I think you can see a second wave starting to roll across Europe. We’ve got to do everything we can to prevent it from reaching these shores and to tackle it.”
Jet2 said it will evacuate Brits on holiday in Spain and the Balearic and Canary Islands “up to and including August 3”. Holidaymakers were told to cut short their holidays and book alternative flights.
A spokeswoman said: “We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Image: Phil Harris/Daily Mirror) Phil Harris/Daily Mirror)
Tonight it was announced that people returning from Luxembourg will have to quarantine for 14 days after a rise in cases there. It came amid speculation that other European countries including Belgium could be added to the list today.
Spain’s tourism sector could take £65billion hit this summer as the fresh restrictions take another chunk out of balance sheets already battered after months of lockdown. Bosses are hoping an upcoming review of the quarantine order could lift the restriction within days.
Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto said: “They have given us a period of 10 days for the review.”
She insisted resorts popular with Brits are “at low risk” of coronavirus and even “better” than the UK.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Spain is still fighting for destinations such as the Canary and Balearic Islands to be excluded from the quarantine rule. Ms Maroto said: “There has been talk of a second wave of the pandemic but we’re not at all at that point.
“The new outbreaks are under control and are in very specific places, and Spanish tourist destinations at the moment have very low levels of contagion.
“That means people can enjoy their holidays there. The virus needs to be respected but that doesn’t mean we can’t have well-deserved holidays.” Spain announced 1,153 new cases on Wednesday, the highest 24-hour figure since May 1 when the entire country was still on full lockdown.
Most of the cases were registered in Aragon, Catalonia and Madrid in the north of the country.
Labour MP Chris Bryant said: “There isn’t a second wave rolling out across Europe.
“There are worrying signs of individual spikes of increased infection in some areas. We need a stiletto, not a sledgehammer, to tackle this.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Xhaka almost walked out on Arsenal after fans' backlash over X-rated outburst

Granit Xhaka has admitted he came close to walking out on Arsenal after he was abused by fans over his X-rated outburst at the Emirates last year .
Xhaka was stripped of the captaincy by Unai Emery after telling fans to `` f*** off '' as he was jeered during a disappointing a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in October .
The midfielder also removed his shirt and cupped his ears as he stormed off down the tunnel after being substituted during the match , which the Gunners had led 2-0 after scoring twice in the opening 10 minutes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xhaka might never play for the club again after his outburst angered supporters , but he has enjoyed a rehabilitation under Emery 's successor Mikel Arteta and has regained his regular starting place .
And the 27-year-old says Arteta has restored Arsenal 's team spirit as they prepare to take on London rivals Chelsea in Saturday 's FA Cup final at Wembley .
`` Everyone knows what happened with me and the fans – or the fans with me , '' Xhaka told BT Sport this week .
`` It was not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice time .
`` But maybe it was the key because I came back stronger than ever so I learned a lot from this situation .
I hope the fans have too .
`` I was always saying to myself , but to the fans too , I am a guy that will go 100 per cent each game .
The people start to understand me more and more now again .
`` I have to be honest - I ’ m very honest with everyone .
I was very , very close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , until this moment , I had a great , great time in this football club .
`` But after this , I was of course a bit down because I did not expect that from the people from the fans .
`` It was never in my mind to leave the club before , but after this happened , of course you think about it . ''
The Swiss ace said it was Arteta 's belief in him that helped him turn things around , after the former Gunners skipper took over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also credits his manager with changing the mentality at the Emirates , resulting in recent victories over Liverpool and Manchester City .
`` Mikel was the guy , '' says Xhaka .
`` He turned me around and gave me a second chance and he showed me he trusted me and I tried to give him everything back .
`` Since Mikel came to this club a lot of things have changed .
He ’ s changed the mentality , the spirit , not only for us players but in the group .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is .
We have a clear game plan .
`` He prepared us really well against a lot of good teams and yeah , at the moment , it ’ s like we are back with happiness .
Coming to training with happiness .
We do amazing work . ''

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Xhaka says Mikel Arteta's belief in him helped him turn things around, and credits the manager with changing the squad's mentality ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea
Granit Xhaka almost walked out on Arsenal after fans' backlash over X-rated outburst
Granit Xhaka has admitted he came close to walking out on Arsenal after he was abused by fans over his X-rated outburst at the Emirates last year.
Xhaka was stripped of the captaincy by Unai Emery after telling fans to "f*** off" as he was jeered during a disappointing a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in October.
The midfielder also removed his shirt and cupped his ears as he stormed off down the tunnel after being substituted during the match, which the Gunners had led 2-0 after scoring twice in the opening 10 minutes.
At the time it looked as though Xhaka might never play for the club again after his outburst angered supporters, but he has enjoyed a rehabilitation under Emery's successor Mikel Arteta and has regained his regular starting place.
And the 27-year-old says Arteta has restored Arsenal's team spirit as they prepare to take on London rivals Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley.
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"Everyone knows what happened with me and the fans – or the fans with me," Xhaka told BT Sport this week. "It was not a good time. It was not a nice time.
"But maybe it was the key because I came back stronger than ever so I learned a lot from this situation. I hope the fans have too.
"I was always saying to myself, but to the fans too, I am a guy that will go 100 per cent each game. The people start to understand me more and more now again.
"I have to be honest - I’m very honest with everyone. I was very, very close to leaving the club. I have, until this moment, I had a great, great time in this football club.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"But after this, I was of course a bit down because I did not expect that from the people from the fans.
"It was never in my mind to leave the club before, but after this happened, of course you think about it."
The Swiss ace said it was Arteta's belief in him that helped him turn things around, after the former Gunners skipper took over from sacked Emery in December.
He also credits his manager with changing the mentality at the Emirates, resulting in recent victories over Liverpool and Manchester City.
"Mikel was the guy," says Xhaka. "He turned me around and gave me a second chance and he showed me he trusted me and I tried to give him everything back.
"Since Mikel came to this club a lot of things have changed. He’s changed the mentality, the spirit, not only for us players but in the group.
"Everyone knows exactly what their job is. We have a clear game plan.
"He prepared us really well against a lot of good teams and yeah, at the moment, it’s like we are back with happiness. Coming to training with happiness. We do amazing work."


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande lead MTV VMAs 2020 nominations as full list unveiled

Pop princesses Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga lead the nominations for this year 's MTV VMAs .
The Video Music Awards will see some of the biggest names in the international music industry battle it out to take home prizes for their contributions to music in the past year .
Ariana and Gaga each boast nine nominations each , while Bad Guy star Billie Eilish has six along with Blinding Lights singer The Weekend .
Lady Gaga was also nominated for her At Home Together concert in April .
This year 's awards also include two new additions thanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Best Music Video from Home and Best Quarantine Performance .
The show will be broadcast live from Brooklyn 's Barclays Center on August 30 .
Sounds like it will be quite the battle of stars !
Others nominated include Taylor Swift , Justin Bieber , Harry Styles , Katy Perry , Nicki Minaj , Lana Del Rey , and The Killers For the full list of nominations , see below .
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me Lady Gaga with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – You Should Be Sad Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me Fall Out Boy ft. Wyclef Jean – Dear Future Self ( Hands Up ) The 1975 – If You 're Too Shy ( Let Me Know ) All Time Low – Some Kind Of Disaster Finneas – Let ’ s Fall in Love for the Night Tomorrow X Together – 9 and Three Quarters ( Run Away ) Billie Eilish – All the Good Girls Go to Hell Chloe & Halle – Do It from MTV ’ s Prom-athon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Together At Home 5 Seconds of Summer – Old Me Camila Cabello ft. DaBaby – My Oh My Billie Eilish – All the Good Girls Go to Hell Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me Billie Eilish – All the Good Girls Go to Hell Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me James Blake – Ca n't Believe the Way We Flow The MTV Video Music Awards 2020 will air on August 30 , 2020 .
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Music icons Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Drake and more are up for awards at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2020
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande lead MTV VMAs 2020 nominations as full list unveiled
Pop princesses Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga lead the nominations for this year's MTV VMAs.
The Video Music Awards will see some of the biggest names in the international music industry battle it out to take home prizes for their contributions to music in the past year.
Ariana and Gaga each boast nine nominations each, while Bad Guy star Billie Eilish has six along with Blinding Lights singer The Weekend.
Lady Gaga was also nominated for her At Home Together concert in April.
This year's awards also include two new additions thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
These categories are: Best Music Video from Home and Best Quarantine Performance.
The show will be broadcast live from Brooklyn's Barclays Center on August 30.
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Sounds like it will be quite the battle of stars!
Others nominated include Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Harry Styles, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey, and The Killers
For the full list of nominations, see below.
Full list of MTV VMAs 2020 nominations
Video of the Year
Billie Eilish – Everything I Wanted
Eminem ft. Juice WRLD – Godzilla
Future ft. Drake – Life Is Good
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Taylor Swift – The Man
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Artist of the Year
DaBaby
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Megan Thee Stallion
Post Malone
The Weeknd
Song of the Year
Billie Eilish – Everything I Wanted
Doja Cat – Say So
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Megan Thee Stallion – Savage
Post Malone – Circles
Roddy Ricch – The Box
Best Collaboration
Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber – Stuck with U
Black Eyed Peas ft. J Balvin – RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)
Ed Sheeran ft. Khalid – Beautiful People
Future ft. Drake – Life Is Good
Karol G ft. Nicki Minaj – Tusa
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Push Best New Artist
Doja Cat
Jack Harlow
Lewis Capaldi
Roddy Ricch
Tate McRae
Yungblud
Best Pop
BTS – On
Halsey – You Should Be Sad
Jonas Brothers – What a Man Gotta Do
Justin Bieber ft. Quavo – Intentions
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Taylor Swift – Lover
Best Hip-Hop
DaBaby – Bop
Eminem ft. Juice WRLD – Godzilla
Future ft. Drake – Life Is Good
Megan Thee Stallion – Savage
Roddy Ricch – The Box
Travis Scott – Highest in the Room
Best Rock
Blink-182 – Happy Days
Coldplay – Orphans
Evanescence – Wasted On You
Fall Out Boy ft. Wyclef Jean – Dear Future Self (Hands Up)
Green Day – Oh Yeah!
The Killers – Caution
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Best Alternative
The 1975 – If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)
All Time Low – Some Kind Of Disaster
Finneas – Let’s Fall in Love for the Night
Lana Del Rey – Doin’ Time
Machine Gun Kelly – Bloody Valentine
Twenty One Pilots – Level of Concern
Best Latin
Anuel AA ft. Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Karol G & J Balvin – China
Bad Bunny – Yo Perreo Sola
Black Eyed Peas ft. Ozuna & J. Rey Soul – Mamacita
J Balvin – Amarillo
Karol G ft. Nicki Minaj – Tusa
Maluma ft. J Balvin – Qué Pena
Best R&B
Alicia Keys – Underdog
Chloe x Halle – Do It
H.E.R. ft. YG – Slide
Khalid ft. Summer Walker – Eleven
Lizzo – Cuz I Love You
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Best K-Pop
(G)I-DLE – Oh My God
BTS – On
EXO – Obsession
Monsta X – Someone's Someone
Tomorrow X Together – 9 and Three Quarters (Run Away)
Red Velvet – Psycho
Video for Good
Anderson .Paak – Lockdown
Billie Eilish – All the Good Girls Go to Hell
Demi Lovato – I Love Me
H.E.R. - I Can’t Breathe
Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture
Taylor Swift – The Man
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Best Music Video from Home
5 Seconds of Summer – Wildflower
Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber – Stuck with U
Blink-182 – Happy Days
Drake – Toosie Slide
John Legend – Bigger Love
Twenty One Pilots – Level of Concern
Best Quarantine Performance
Chloe & Halle – Do It from MTV’s Prom-athon
CNCO – Unplugged At Home
DJ D-Nice – Club MTV presents #DanceTogether
John Legend – #togetherathome Concert Series
Lady Gaga – Smile from One World: Together At Home
Post Malone – Nirvana Tribute
Best Direction
Billie Eilish – Xanny
Doja Cat – Say So
Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now
Harry Styles – Adore You
Taylor Swift – The Man
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Best Cinematography
5 Seconds of Summer – Old Me
Camila Cabello ft. DaBaby – My Oh My
Billie Eilish – All the Good Girls Go to Hell
Katy Perry – Harleys In Hawaii
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Best Art Direction
A$AP Rocky – Babushka Boi
Dua Lipa – Physical
Harry Styles – Adore You
Miley Cyrus – Mother’s Daughter
Selena Gomez – Boyfriend
Taylor Swift – Lover
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Best Visual Effects
Billie Eilish – All the Good Girls Go to Hell
Demi Lovato – I Love Me
Dua Lipa – Physical
Harry Styles – Adore You
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Travis Scott – Highest in the Room
Best Choreography
BTS – On
CNCO & Natti Natasha – Honey Boo
DaBaby – Bop
Dua Lipa – Physical
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Normani – Motivation
Best Editing
Halsey – Graveyard
James Blake – Can't Believe the Way We Flow
Lizzo – Good As Hell
Miley Cyrus – Mother’s Daughter
Rosalía – A Palé
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
The MTV Video Music Awards 2020 will air on August 30, 2020.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Experts make Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions for FA Cup final

Arsenal take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday as both Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard look to win silverware in their first seasons in charge of their respective clubs .
The match is certainly not an easy one to call , with both teams in relatively good form as the Premier League season concluded .
The Gunners beat Manchester City in their semi-final and will fancy their chances of securing a fourth FA Cup in seven years .
Chelsea , meanwhile , defeated Manchester United in the semis and could win a ninth FA Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good one , and here 's what our reporters think will happen ...
The last time they met in the FA Cup final , Arsene Wenger lifted his last trophy as Arsenal manager .
But the last time they met in any major final - 14 months ago in Baku , at the Carbon Footprint Europa League final , Chelsea wiped the floor with the Gunners .
And in their last 24 meetings across all competitions , Chelsea have lost only five - so the balance of mathematical probability is in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progress towards shoring up the Gunners , but you always fear a back line containing David Luiz has one more blooper in the tank than most .
I 'm going for a surprise Arsenal win , after an open game .
Not because I believe it will happen necessarily , but because after this unprecedented year with its grim backdrop of so many people 's lives being destroyed - and inhuman governments simply not caring a damn about that - we all need any glimmer of the tiny relief sport can provide for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overly impressive in the Premier League season 's run-in but they have put up a couple of very disciplined , organised performances that caught the eye .
Wolves away for one and the semi-final win over City for another .
I fancy them to repeat the trick against a Chelsea team vulnerable to the counter-attack .
I ca n't see Mikel Arteta repeating the same negative tactics that neutralised Manchester City in the semi-final - and a more open approach will play into Frank Lampard 's hands .
I can see Chelsea 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Gunners and lifting the Cup after a comfortable win .
This one really is too close to call , but I fancy Arsenal to just about edge it .
Their recent wins over Manchester City and Liverpool will give them confidence that they can do it against the big boys , and they seem to be turning a corner under Arteta .
Chelsea , meanwhile , are still unpredictable , and perhaps need the victory a bit less than the Gunners given their fourth-placed finish in the Premier League .
As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could both lose .

Both sides will be quietly confident ahead of Saturday's game at Wembley as they look to add another trophy to their cabinets
Arsenal take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday as both Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard look to win silverware in their first seasons in charge of their respective clubs.
The match is certainly not an easy one to call, with both teams in relatively good form as the Premier League season concluded.
The Gunners beat Manchester City in their semi-final and will fancy their chances of securing a fourth FA Cup in seven years.
Chelsea, meanwhile, defeated Manchester United in the semis and could win a ninth FA Cup in their history.
It should be a good one, and here's what our reporters think will happen...
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Mike Walters
Arsenal 1-2 Chelsea
The last time they met in the FA Cup final, Arsene Wenger lifted his last trophy as Arsenal manager.
But the last time they met in any major final - 14 months ago in Baku, at the Carbon Footprint Europa League final, Chelsea wiped the floor with the Gunners.
And in their last 24 meetings across all competitions, Chelsea have lost only five - so the balance of mathematical probability is in their favour.
Mikel Arteta has made some progress towards shoring up the Gunners, but you always fear a back line containing David Luiz has one more blooper in the tank than most.
David Maddock
Arsenal 3-2 Chelsea
I'm going for a surprise Arsenal win, after an open game.
Image: Tom Jenkins / NMC Pool) Tom Jenkins / NMC Pool)
Not because I believe it will happen necessarily, but because after this unprecedented year with its grim backdrop of so many people's lives being destroyed - and inhuman governments simply not caring a damn about that - we all need any glimmer of the tiny relief sport can provide for a few moments.
Andy Dunn
Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea
Arsenal were not overly impressive in the Premier League season's run-in but they have put up a couple of very disciplined, organised performances that caught the eye. Wolves away for one and the semi-final win over City for another.
I fancy them to repeat the trick against a Chelsea team vulnerable to the counter-attack.
Simon Mullock
Arsenal 1-3 Chelsea
I can't see Mikel Arteta repeating the same negative tactics that neutralised Manchester City in the semi-final - and a more open approach will play into Frank Lampard's hands.
I can see Chelsea's young side having too much energy for the Gunners and lifting the Cup after a comfortable win.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Alex Milne
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
This one really is too close to call, but I fancy Arsenal to just about edge it.
Their recent wins over Manchester City and Liverpool will give them confidence that they can do it against the big boys, and they seem to be turning a corner under Arteta.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are still unpredictable, and perhaps need the victory a bit less than the Gunners given their fourth-placed finish in the Premier League.
As a Tottenham fan, I just wish they could both lose.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Genius filming trick used in Titanic that 'saved millions' in production costs

The release of James Cameron 's Titanic in 1997 saw the film become the first to gross more than $ 1billion worldwide at the box office .
Its level of success was matched by the painstaking detail which went into producing the film , including the huge undertaking of creating a replica of the ship to 90 per cent scale .
Producer Jon Landau explained that the decision was made to only build one side of the ship in the tank to be used for exterior shots of the passenger liner which set sail on April 10 , 1912 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crew to build Southampton dock on that side to film the sequence of passengers boarding the ship .
In reality it docked on the port side , meaning the shots were n't an accurate representation of how it had looked in history .
To overcome this problem , the scenes were filmed and the images were flipped - but that brought its own problems .
Every tiny detail on set also had to be reversed to look normal ; text had to be written backwards , driver 's steering wheels were switched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actors swapped positions and even Kate Winslet 's hat had to be lifted on the opposite side to maintain continuity .
Footage from behind the scenes shows White Star Line - Titanic 's operator - to be written backwards in huge letters on the building , on worker 's clothes and on the brim of their hats .
Speaking about the challenge , James Cameron said : `` Let 's see , if I have a scene that takes place on the port side but I only have the starboard hull then I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starboard side and then turn the film around mirror image later .
`` It gave us a little bit of a brainteaser trying to figure out exactly how to cheat these things so that they would look right .
`` 'Where were you standing again ?
Who was on your right ?
Okay well if they were on your right , they 're going to be on your left .
And you were holding hands with your right hand , oh turn your hat around ' .
It was a nightmare .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do , but we saved millions not building that other side of the ship . ''

A replica version of the Titanic was built for the 1997 film, but only one side of the ship was recreated - posing a very unique problem for the crew during filming
The release of James Cameron's Titanic in 1997 saw the film become the first to gross more than $1billion worldwide at the box office.
Its level of success was matched by the painstaking detail which went into producing the film, including the huge undertaking of creating a replica of the ship to 90 per cent scale.
Producer Jon Landau explained that the decision was made to only build one side of the ship in the tank to be used for exterior shots of the passenger liner which set sail on April 10, 1912.
The starboard side was constructed, forcing the crew to build Southampton dock on that side to film the sequence of passengers boarding the ship.
In reality it docked on the port side, meaning the shots weren't an accurate representation of how it had looked in history.
To overcome this problem, the scenes were filmed and the images were flipped - but that brought its own problems.
Every tiny detail on set also had to be reversed to look normal; text had to be written backwards, driver's steering wheels were switched the left, costumes were altered, actors swapped positions and even Kate Winslet's hat had to be lifted on the opposite side to maintain continuity.
Footage from behind the scenes shows White Star Line - Titanic's operator - to be written backwards in huge letters on the building, on worker's clothes and on the brim of their hats.
Speaking about the challenge, James Cameron said: "Let's see, if I have a scene that takes place on the port side but I only have the starboard hull then I have to shoot the scene on the starboard side and then turn the film around mirror image later.
"It gave us a little bit of a brainteaser trying to figure out exactly how to cheat these things so that they would look right.
"'Where were you standing again? Who was on your right? Okay well if they were on your right, they're going to be on your left. And you were holding hands with your right hand, oh turn your hat around'. It was a nightmare.
"It's just not something you want to do, but we saved millions not building that other side of the ship."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Adidas is giving shoppers an extra 25% off 'Back to school' sale items

Sportswear giant Adidas is giving shoppers an extra 25 % off sale items online from today .
Bargain-hunters can make the most of the extra savings on items featured in the outlet sale and special 'Back to School ' offer across hundreds of kids trainers and clothing items .
Top buys include the popular Run Falcon trainers and iconic three stripe tracksuits .
Shoppers can get the additional savings by using the discount code : SCHOOL at checkout on adidas.co.uk .
The chain is also offering 25 % off selected full priced items like the Stan Smith trainers using the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is ideal for parents starting to prep for September back to school essentials before the end of summer rush .
One happy customer wrote : `` Great find just ordered a pair of trainers for 22.70 bargain heat added thanks '' Another added `` Bought too many Adidas shoes this month , I seriously do not need anymore . ''
Adidas fans can also save on delivery charges by signing up to the brand 's Creators Club - it offers free delivery without a minimum spend .
Adidas also offers a 100 days @ @ @ @ @

Parents can pick up cheap trainers and clothing from the sportswear giant thanks to its latest outlet sale
Adidas is giving shoppers an extra 25% off discounted 'Back to school' sale items
Sportswear giant Adidas is giving shoppers an extra 25% off sale items online from today.
Bargain-hunters can make the most of the extra savings on items featured in the outlet sale and special 'Back to School' offer across hundreds of kids trainers and clothing items.
Top buys include the popular Run Falcon trainers and iconic three stripe tracksuits.
Shoppers can get the additional savings by using the discount code: SCHOOL at checkout on adidas.co.uk.
The chain is also offering 25% off selected full priced items like the Stan Smith trainers using the same code too.
The additional saving is ideal for parents starting to prep for September back to school essentials before the end of summer rush.
Savvy shoppers shared the promotion on deals-sharing website, Hotukdeals.com.
One happy customer wrote: "Great find just ordered a pair of trainers for 22.70 bargain heat added thanks"
Another added "Bought too many Adidas shoes this month, I seriously do not need anymore."
Adidas fans can also save on delivery charges by signing up to the brand's Creators Club - it offers free delivery without a minimum spend. Adidas also offers a 100 days extended returns policy too.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Rochelle Humes giddy over Anthony Joshua and jokes it will lead to 'divorce'

Rochelle Humes shamelessly crushed on professional boxer Anthony Joshua on Friday 's This Morning .
The pregnant TV host , 31 , who is expecting her third child with husband Marvin Humes , struggled to control herself when a waxwork of the sporting star was unveiled in the ITV studio .
When the camera panned to the hunky mannequin of the boxer alongside a model of Prime Minister Boris Johnson , Rochelle did very little to hide her happiness as she ogled the expertly crafted statue - that is usually on display at London 's Madame Tussauds .
She shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the real Anthony was going to be on the show and explained that her husband was happy when he found out it was not the real chap but the waxwork .
The former pop singer grew red faced as she gushed : `` I was so happy when they told me Anthony Joshua was going to be on the show !
Then I realised it was a waxwork.
`` She then went to explain that her other half was pleased it was not the real deal , as she added : `` Marvin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the segment , Rochelle then had to tell co-host Dermot O'Leary that she was struggling to concentrate with the waxwork in her eye line .
As she fumbled over her words , she admitted : `` I am distracted by Anthony 's body ! ''
Rochelle then giggled as she joked : `` I will move on before I get a divorce ! ''
The pair then erupted into laughter before moving on .
The magazine show is being fronted by a number of different faces whilst Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Alongside Dermot and Rochelle other stars who have been on the famous sofa include Eamonn Holmes and wife Ruth Langsford .
*This Morning airs on ITV Monday to Friday from 10am .

Rochelle and Dermot joke about being able to get out the house finally
Rochelle and Dermot joke about being able to get out the house finally
Rochelle Humes revealed that she has a huge crush on professional boxer Anthony Joshua as she presented on Friday's This Morning
Rochelle Humes giddy over Anthony Joshua and jokes it will lead to 'divorce'
Rochelle Humes shamelessly crushed on professional boxer Anthony Joshua on Friday's This Morning.
The pregnant TV host, 31, who is expecting her third child with husband Marvin Humes, struggled to control herself when a waxwork of the sporting star was unveiled in the ITV studio.
When the camera panned to the hunky mannequin of the boxer alongside a model of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Rochelle did very little to hide her happiness as she ogled the expertly crafted statue - that is usually on display at London's Madame Tussauds.
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She shared how she grew excited when she thought the real Anthony was going to be on the show and explained that her husband was happy when he found out it was not the real chap but the waxwork.
The former pop singer grew red faced as she gushed: "I was so happy when they told me Anthony Joshua was going to be on the show! Then I realised it was a waxwork. "
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She then went to explain that her other half was pleased it was not the real deal, as she added: "Marvin was happy!"
Later on in the segment, Rochelle then had to tell co-host Dermot O'Leary that she was struggling to concentrate with the waxwork in her eye line.
As she fumbled over her words, she admitted: "I am distracted by Anthony's body!"
Rochelle then giggled as she joked: "I will move on before I get a divorce!"
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Dermot then cheekily responded: "Stop objectifying AJ!"
The pair then erupted into laughter before moving on.
The magazine show is being fronted by a number of different faces whilst Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby enjoy a summer break away from the show.
Alongside Dermot and Rochelle other stars who have been on the famous sofa include Eamonn Holmes and wife Ruth Langsford.
*This Morning airs on ITV Monday to Friday from 10am.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Fury as Tory MP says 'vast majority' of lockdown rule breakers are BAME

A Tory MP has sparked fury after claiming the `` vast majority '' of people breaking lockdown rules are from the BAME community .
Craig Whittaker was condemned by Labour today and faced calls to apologise after he moaned `` sections of our community '' are not taking Covid-19 `` seriously '' .
When asked if he was talking about the Muslim community , the Tory MP told LBC : `` Of course .
`` And if you look at the areas where we 've seen rises and cases , the vast majority , not by any stretch of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BAME communities that are not taking this seriously enough . ''
Told the comments could earn him a lot of criticism , and asked if he was ready for a backlash , he said : `` Absolutely .
`` I 've been challenging our local leaders now for ... three weeks asking what are we doing to target these areas , to let people know this is still a very serious problem . ''
Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary Marsha De Cordova branded the comments `` disgraceful and overt racism '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black , Asian and minority ethnic people , the very people whose lives and livelihoods have been the worst hit by Covid-19 . ''
Challenged by the PA news agency , the Calder Valley MP said he was talking specifically about the situation in his constituency .
He said it was particularly in three wards in Halifax where there was a high proportion of Asian residents , or houses of multiple occupancy .
He added : `` We have come from a situation where the infection rate was very low and we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not exclusively to those areas . ''
Asked if he was right to state BAME people had not been taking the rules seriously enough , he replied : `` What else could I say ?
`` The reality is , this pandemic has not gone away , we have seen spikes in these areas , something is happening .
`` Social distancing has clearly not been adhered to . ''
Mr Ashworth told Times Radio : `` To be frank , the Tory Party should do something about it because it is quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Rosena Allin-Khan , Labour MP for Tooting , tweeted : `` This racist rhetoric is based on prejudice , not facts .
`` It serves to pander to the far right contingent in the Tory Party who 'll look to blame anyone but their own Govt .
`` It 's racially charged scapegoating designed to fuel the far right , do n't buy into it . ''
Barry Sheerman , Labour MP for neighbouring Huddersfield , said : `` It 's got nothing to do with religion , I have seen naughty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , race and religion . ''
Tracy Brabin , Labour MP for Batley and Spen , added : `` That is a very disappointing comment for someone who is an elected member of parliament , particularly as the BAME community has paid the biggest price .
`` It is not helpful . ''
Boris Johnson was asked at a No10 press conference if he agreed with Mr Whittaker 's comments - but avoided answering directly .
Instead the PM said : `` I think it 's up to all of us in Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being heard loud and clear by everybody across the country , and to make sure that everybody is complying with the guidance . ''
New restrictions were brought in overnight in Greater Manchester , and parts of West Yorkshire and Lancashire , to stop multiple households meeting indoors .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the change was made because people were meeting indoors and spreading the virus .
But he denied it was triggered by Eid , the Muslim festival which begins today .
Mr Hancock told the BBC : `` My heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these areas because I know how important the Eid celebrations are .
`` I 'm very grateful to the local Muslim leaders , the imams in fact , across the country who 've been working so hard to find a way to have Covid-secure celebrations .
`` For instance celebrating Eid in parks where there 's more space available and of course outdoors is safer than indoors . ''

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Tory MP comes under fire for saying BAME communities "not taking coronavirus pandemic seriously"
Tory MP comes under fire for saying BAME communities "not taking coronavirus pandemic seriously"
The MP sparked a major backlash after claiming most people in his area who were not complying with the rules were from black, Asian or minority ethnic communities
Backlash as Tory MP Craig Whittaker says 'vast majority' of lockdown rule breakers are BAME
A Tory MP has sparked a backlash after claiming the "vast majority" of people breaking lockdown rules are from the BAME community.
Craig Whittaker was condemned by Labour today and faced calls to apologise after he moaned "sections of our community" are not taking Covid-19 "seriously".
When asked if he was talking about the Muslim community, the Tory MP told LBC: "Of course.
"And if you look at the areas where we've seen rises and cases, the vast majority, not by any stretch of the imagination all areas, but it is the BAME communities that are not taking this seriously enough."
Told the comments could earn him a lot of criticism, and asked if he was ready for a backlash, he said: "Absolutely.
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"I've been challenging our local leaders now for... three weeks asking what are we doing to target these areas, to let people know this is still a very serious problem."
Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary Marsha De Cordova branded the comments "disgraceful and overt racism".
She said Mr Whittaker was "blaming Black, Asian and minority ethnic people, the very people whose lives and livelihoods have been the worst hit by Covid-19."
The latest Public Health England surveillance data, published today, shows 37% of all those who tested positive for coronavirus in the week to July 26 were of an "Asian or Asian British" ethnic background.
By comparison, 53% of those who tested positive that week in England were white, 5% were "black, African, Caribbean or black British" and 6% were of mixed ethnicity or from other ethnic groups.
Challenged by the PA news agency, the Calder Valley MP said he was talking specifically about the situation in his constituency.
He said it was particularly in three wards in Halifax where there was a high proportion of Asian residents, or houses of multiple occupancy.
He added: "We have come from a situation where the infection rate was very low and we have seen spikes in those areas, but not exclusively to those areas."
Asked if he was right to state BAME people had not been taking the rules seriously enough, he replied: "What else could I say?
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"The reality is, this pandemic has not gone away, we have seen spikes in these areas, something is happening.
"Social distancing has clearly not been adhered to."
But Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said: "I don't think it's a good idea ever to make such sweeping generalisations about your constituents."
He thanked Muslim community leaders and local mosques for their help in spreading public health messages and helping to keep people safe.
He added: "The community facing the most disruption at the moment is the Muslim community. If these changes were being announced on Christmas Eve, how would that be?"
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth branded the comments "disgraceful".
Mr Ashworth told Times Radio: "To be frank, the Tory Party should do something about it because it is quite disgraceful, what he was saying."
Rosena Allin-Khan, Labour MP for Tooting, tweeted: "This racist rhetoric is based on prejudice, not facts.
"It serves to pander to the far right contingent in the Tory Party who'll look to blame anyone but their own Govt.
"It's racially charged scapegoating designed to fuel the far right, don't buy into it."
Barry Sheerman, Labour MP for neighbouring Huddersfield, said: "It's got nothing to do with religion, I have seen naughty people breaking the rules of every creed, race and religion."
Tracy Brabin, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, added: "That is a very disappointing comment for someone who is an elected member of parliament, particularly as the BAME community has paid the biggest price.
"It is not helpful."
Boris Johnson was asked at a No10 press conference if he agreed with Mr Whittaker's comments - but avoided answering directly.
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Instead the PM said: "I think it's up to all of us in Government to make sure that the message is being heard loud and clear by everybody across the country, and to make sure that everybody is complying with the guidance."
New restrictions were brought in overnight in Greater Manchester, and parts of West Yorkshire and Lancashire, to stop multiple households meeting indoors.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the change was made because people were meeting indoors and spreading the virus.
But he denied it was triggered by Eid, the Muslim festival which begins today.
Mr Hancock told the BBC: "My heart goes out to the Muslim communities in these areas because I know how important the Eid celebrations are.
"I'm very grateful to the local Muslim leaders, the imams in fact, across the country who've been working so hard to find a way to have Covid-secure celebrations.
"For instance celebrating Eid in parks where there's more space available and of course outdoors is safer than indoors."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Amy Hart looking for love again after heartbreak as she unveils new teeth

Love Island star Amy Hart has revealed all on getting new veneers following severe online trolling , while she also shared her hopes of finding love .
Amy told the ladies how she was trolled over her veneers every day following her appearance on the ITV2 dating show last year .
The former islander showed off her new look , and explained what drove her to get them done .
Amy also revealed she was looking for love again following her heartache with Curtis Pritchard last year , as she shared all on her new found body confidence - finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she could have a new man in her life , Amy joked she would most likely end up with a theatre actor due to her love of West End shows .
Talking of having her eye on anyone , she confessed : `` There ’ s a couple of people , I ’ ve got my friends trying to sort it out at the moment , trying to match make for me . ''
The star was then asked about her makeover , after getting her teeth done this week .
But Amy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for herself , than because of the immense trolling she had from people online .
She said : `` I had them done the other day .
Finally , 10 years later , after my first set of veneers , I ’ ve had a whole new set put on , lots of anesthetic so it did n't hurt at all .
I ’ m so happy with them .
`` I think my first set I was 17 , I lived in a small town , my life has changed a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ex-reality star teeth , and people told me that every single day .
`` You can brush it off for a certain amount of time , and then I was a bit like why not , let 's have them done and I 'm so happy I did now .
`` This is something I talked about with my therapist .
What if I have my teeth done and everyone is like they 're still awful ?
`` So we talked about it a lot and then I realised I 'm doing it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently revealed her plans to freeze her eggs in case she did n't find the man of her dreams , after her mum went through an early menopause .
She still hopes to have the procedure , revealing how lockdown may have helped her .
Amy explained : `` Lockdown happened and the clinics closed .
It ’ s just a case of having three weeks where I ’ m in the country so I can go for my scans and stuff . ''
She added : `` I had trips away booked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it means I ’ ll be quite free , so luckily it means I can go and freeze my eggs .
`` My AMH levels aren ’ t dangerously low but they ’ re not really high either .
`` I ’ d love to meet someone , get married and have loads of kids but it ’ s an insurance policy that if I don ’ t [ meet someone ] , I want to be a mum . ''

Love Island 2019 star Amy Hart is eyeing up potential dates, revealing all about her new found confidence
Amy Hart looking for love again after Love Island heartbreak as she unveils new teeth
Love Island star Amy Hart has revealed all on getting new veneers following severe online trolling, while she also shared her hopes of finding love.
Amy told the ladies how she was trolled over her veneers every day following her appearance on the ITV2 dating show last year.
The former islander showed off her new look, and explained what drove her to get them done.
Amy also revealed she was looking for love again following her heartache with Curtis Pritchard last year, as she shared all on her new found body confidence - finally accepting herself as she is.
Teasing she could have a new man in her life, Amy joked she would most likely end up with a theatre actor due to her love of West End shows.
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Talking of having her eye on anyone, she confessed: "There’s a couple of people, I’ve got my friends trying to sort it out at the moment, trying to match make for me."
The star was then asked about her makeover, after getting her teeth done this week.
But Amy said she did it just as much for herself, than because of the immense trolling she had from people online.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She said: "I had them done the other day. Finally, 10 years later, after my first set of veneers, I’ve had a whole new set put on, lots of anesthetic so it didn't hurt at all. I’m so happy with them.
"I think my first set I was 17, I lived in a small town, my life has changed a lot and people didn't think I had ex-reality star teeth, and people told me that every single day.
"You can brush it off for a certain amount of time, and then I was a bit like why not, let's have them done and I'm so happy I did now.
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"This is something I talked about with my therapist. What if I have my teeth done and everyone is like they're still awful?
"So we talked about it a lot and then I realised I'm doing it for me as well."
Amy recently revealed her plans to freeze her eggs in case she didn't find the man of her dreams, after her mum went through an early menopause.
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She still hopes to have the procedure, revealing how lockdown may have helped her.
Amy explained: "Lockdown happened and the clinics closed. It’s just a case of having three weeks where I’m in the country so I can go for my scans and stuff."
She added: "I had trips away booked, but now with the quarantine, it means I’ll be quite free, so luckily it means I can go and freeze my eggs.
"My AMH levels aren’t dangerously low but they’re not really high either.
"I’d love to meet someone, get married and have loads of kids but it’s an insurance policy that if I don’t [meet someone], I want to be a mum."
Loose Women airs weekdays at 12:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Inside Selena Gomez's quirky new $5m lodge-style mansion in California

Selena Gomez has admitted she 's still `` settling in '' after buying a new $ 5 million lodge-style mansion in California .
Back in April , the pop star , 27 , splashed out $ 4.9 million on the house in Encino which was previously owned by rocker Tom Petty .
She has now given fans a glimpse of the decor after redesigning the interior of the house , which has six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms .
Selena shared a picture of herself sitting on a velvet chair holding a guitar in front of a feature wall covered in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white piano and some logs to complete the cabin-style look .
In a post on Instagram , she wrote : `` Things I ’ ve been doing in quarantine- settling into my new house and guitar lessons The house boasts a huge outdoor swimming pool , a sun terrace and even a home studio where she has been working on new music .
There is even a basement room which is used as a home gym and spa .
The house has wooden beams throughout as well as a working fireplace in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pop-up make-shift studio in her last home so she could work during the coronavirus lockdown .
It 's likely Selena will be relived to finally have a built in studio ready to go , which is believed to have been installed by the previous owner Petty .
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Online reports there are rumoured to be secret passages connected the rooms which Petty , who died in 2017 , installed when he as his wife had the house custom-built in 1989 .
There is also a wine cellar , home office and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Studio City , California in a bungalow she bought for $ 2.25 million in 2017 .
The new house is much bigger and is set in a huge garden .

SELENA GOMEZ REVEALS SHE'S BEEN FRIENDS WITH JENNIFER ANISTON FOR YEARS
SELENA GOMEZ REVEALS SHE'S BEEN FRIENDS WITH JENNIFER ANISTON FOR YEARS
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Pop star Selena Gomez bought a lavish new home in Encino, California and says she's still settling in after moving in back in the spring
Selena Gomez has admitted she's still "settling in" after buying a new $5 million lodge-style mansion in California.
Back in April, the pop star, 27, splashed out $4.9 million on the house in Encino which was previously owned by rocker Tom Petty.
She has now given fans a glimpse of the decor after redesigning the interior of the house, which has six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
Selena shared a picture of herself sitting on a velvet chair holding a guitar in front of a feature wall covered in rose wallpaper.
She'd added a white piano and some logs to complete the cabin-style look.
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In a post on Instagram, she wrote: "Things I’ve been doing in quarantine- settling into my new house and guitar lessons
The house boasts a huge outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and even a home studio where she has been working on new music.
There is even a basement room which is used as a home gym and spa.
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The house has wooden beams throughout as well as a working fireplace in the living room.
She previously set up a pop-up make-shift studio in her last home so she could work during the coronavirus lockdown.
It's likely Selena will be relived to finally have a built in studio ready to go, which is believed to have been installed by the previous owner Petty.
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E! Online reports there are rumoured to be secret passages connected the rooms which Petty, who died in 2017, installed when he as his wife had the house custom-built in 1989.
There is also a wine cellar, home office and second kitchen.
Selena was previously living Studio City, California in a bungalow she bought for $2.25 million in 2017.
The new house is much bigger and is set in a huge garden.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--PC Andrew Harper's body was 'too damaged' for his heartbroken mum to to see

The body of PC Andrew Harper 's was 'too damaged ' for his family to see , his mum revealed in a heartbreaking victim impact statement .
Deborah Adlam spoke after her son 's killers Henry Long , 19 , Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers , both 18 , where convicted of manslaughter .
The killers have been jailed for a total of 42 years .
Mrs Adlam said her `` first born had been ripped '' from her , adding : `` I have n't been able to work for fear of breaking down , my mind just is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anxiety is overpowering .
`` I hardly sleep ...
I have no motivation or even daily routine - chores or cooking a meal , it just feels pointless now .
`` I have sat in the mortuary of my son 's covered body , too damaged for me to see .
`` He will never get to be called 'daddy ' or hold his own child - we imagined this was not too far away in the future .
`` Andrew was such a good man , a brave , a caring person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love and miss him daily with every passing moment .
He will be loved forever . ''
PC Harper 's widow Lissie described being in `` a lost and endless world '' after her husband was killed in the line of duty , a month after their wedding day .
Lissie broke down twice as she read from her victim impact statement at the Old Bailey .
Widow Mrs Harper told the court : `` This is my third attempt at writing a statement .
`` I simply find myself in a lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reason in particular this question defeats me - unless you have stood in my shoes , lost a soulmate , a beloved partner you intended to spend your life with - how is this grief possible to describe ?
`` I have used every word possible to describe this torture - indescribable trauma I have been forced to endure these past 11 months .
`` I have cried and broken down . ''
Mrs Harper told the court she felt `` robbed '' of her future with her husband , the 28-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks earlier .
The pair were childhood sweethearts and had been in a relationship for 13 years .
Mrs Harper said : `` Should I speak again of how we were robbed of our future or the plans stolen from us ?
`` Four weeks was all I had with my husband - four weeks to be called his wife .
`` Every aspect of my life since Andrew was taken is bitterly different . ''
She said the teenagers who were found not guilty of murder `` took more than one life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person I used to be '' .
She added : `` Every ounce of beautiful peace - gone .
`` In answer to the question : how has Andrew 's death impacted me ?
You can be satisfied I am now a shadow of the person I once was .
`` Andrew will never grace us with his smile - his compassion and selfless generosity .
`` I will spend every day for the rest of my life with a hole that will never be filled .
`` I search around for words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word is inadequate . ''
The widow was speaking before her husband 's teenage killers were sentenced following their manslaughter conviction last week .
PC Harper , 28 , was dragged for more than a mile along the country lanes of Berkshire when he became entangled in a tow rope attached to the teenagers ' getaway car .
An Old Bailey jury acquitted all three defendants of murder on Friday , instead convicting Cole and Bowers of manslaughter .
Long had previously pleaded guilty to the same charge .

Deborah Adlam spoke after her son's killers Henry Long, 19, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, where convicted of manslaughter, saying she now has "no motivation" in life
PC Andrew Harper's body was 'too damaged' for his heartbroken mum to to see
The body of PC Andrew Harper's was 'too damaged' for his family to see, his mum revealed in a heartbreaking victim impact statement.
Deborah Adlam spoke after her son's killers Henry Long, 19, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, both 18, where convicted of manslaughter.
The killers have been jailed for a total of 42 years.
Mrs Adlam said her "first born had been ripped" from her, adding: "I haven't been able to work for fear of breaking down, my mind just isn't in the right place, my anxiety is overpowering.
"I hardly sleep... I have no motivation or even daily routine - chores or cooking a meal, it just feels pointless now.
"I have sat in the mortuary of my son's covered body, too damaged for me to see.
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"He will never get to be called 'daddy' or hold his own child - we imagined this was not too far away in the future.
"Andrew was such a good man, a brave, a caring person, funny and uplifting.
"I love and miss him daily with every passing moment. He will be loved forever."
PC Harper's widow Lissie described being in "a lost and endless world" after her husband was killed in the line of duty, a month after their wedding day.
Lissie broke down twice as she read from her victim impact statement at the Old Bailey.
Widow Mrs Harper told the court: "This is my third attempt at writing a statement.
"I simply find myself in a lost and endless world.
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"That's the reason in particular this question defeats me - unless you have stood in my shoes, lost a soulmate, a beloved partner you intended to spend your life with - how is this grief possible to describe?
"I have used every word possible to describe this torture - indescribable trauma I have been forced to endure these past 11 months.
"I have cried and broken down."
Mrs Harper told the court she felt "robbed" of her future with her husband, the 28-year-old Thames Valley Police officer she married four weeks earlier.
The pair were childhood sweethearts and had been in a relationship for 13 years.
Mrs Harper said: "Should I speak again of how we were robbed of our future or the plans stolen from us?
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"Four weeks was all I had with my husband - four weeks to be called his wife.
"My life often feels bleak, hopeless, irreparable.
"Every aspect of my life since Andrew was taken is bitterly different."
She said the teenagers who were found not guilty of murder "took more than one life away that day, they stole the person I used to be".
She added: "Every ounce of beautiful peace - gone.
"In answer to the question: how has Andrew's death impacted me? You can be satisfied I am now a shadow of the person I once was.
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"Broken, distraught, beaten, a void, an empty shell.
"He gave everything.
"Andrew will never grace us with his smile - his compassion and selfless generosity.
"I will spend every day for the rest of my life with a hole that will never be filled.
"I search around for words to express my heartbreak, but each word is inadequate."
The widow was speaking before her husband's teenage killers were sentenced following their manslaughter conviction last week.
PC Harper, 28, was dragged for more than a mile along the country lanes of Berkshire when he became entangled in a tow rope attached to the teenagers' getaway car.
An Old Bailey jury acquitted all three defendants of murder on Friday, instead convicting Cole and Bowers of manslaughter. Long had previously pleaded guilty to the same charge.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--'My husband was getting engaged to another woman so I took the ultimate revenge'

A woman has revealed how she got revenge on her husband after she discovered he was cheating on her .
Mel explained that from the moment her and her husband Marty met , they had the perfect relationship - until he got promoted at work .
Then he started travelling regularly , sometimes for weeks at a time , which she knew would put a strain on their relationship .
Over the next year or so , they grew apart .
Even though Mel 's husband tried to bridge the physical and emotional distance between them , she admitted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ periods of time , and ultimately felt abandoned and hurt .
When he was at home he spent a lot of time on his computer , which he put down to his large workload but she knew he was avoiding talking to her .
She suggested talking to a counsellor but he quickly shot down the suggestion when he said it was the last thing he wanted to do after spending so long away from home .
But one night when she 'd been watching TV in the other room , he 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lap in bed - and that 's when everything changed .
When she went to close the lid she saw a message on the screen which she knew meant their life together was over .
Despite the fact they 'd been growing apart Mel was gutted .
She carefully lifted the computer and took it to the next room where she saw months of messages from a woman whom , he was n't just having an affair with , but was getting engaged to .
Instead of confronting him when she discovered everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She told Body + Soul : `` When I smiled and kissed him goodbye a week later , as he went off for another long stint overseas , I knew what I was going to do .
`` The day he left I contacted a real estate agent and told her that I wanted to sell my home fast – for well under market value to ensure an immediate sale . ''
The couple lived in a beautiful house , which had an infinity pool and a massive deck which overlooked the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selling the house since everything was in her name - a decision that her husband had said was for the best when they moved in for alleged `` tax benefits '' .
The young couple who bought the house could n't believe the deal they got .
After the sale went through , she continued to email her husband as normal .
She set up a separate bank account for herself so she could put half of the proceeds of the house in there , before the other half landed in their joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the day before her husband arrived home from his trip .
She added : `` I was n't there to see what happened when he arrived home to find strangers living in his house - I was on a cruise with my girlfriends .
`` But I imagine he was pretty surprised that his beloved home now belonged to Josh and Tamara - and they had the paperwork to prove it . ''
She concluded her post by saying : `` He has since moved to Canada to be with his girlfriend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me to ask about a divorce yet .
I say bring it on . ''

When the woman discovered that her husband had been leading another life with a woman whom he visited whenever he went travelling for work, she knew she had to get her own back
'My husband was getting engaged to another woman so I took the ultimate revenge'
A woman has revealed how she got revenge on her husband after she discovered he was cheating on her.
Mel explained that from the moment her and her husband Marty met, they had the perfect relationship - until he got promoted at work.
Then he started travelling regularly, sometimes for weeks at a time, which she knew would put a strain on their relationship.
Over the next year or so, they grew apart.
Even though Mel's husband tried to bridge the physical and emotional distance between them, she admitted that she resented being alone for such long periods of time, and ultimately felt abandoned and hurt.
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When he was at home he spent a lot of time on his computer, which he put down to his large workload but she knew he was avoiding talking to her.
She suggested talking to a counsellor but he quickly shot down the suggestion when he said it was the last thing he wanted to do after spending so long away from home.
But one night when she'd been watching TV in the other room, he'd fallen asleep with his laptop on his lap in bed - and that's when everything changed.
When she went to close the lid she saw a message on the screen which she knew meant their life together was over.
It read: "Miss you, hurry home. xxx"
Despite the fact they'd been growing apart Mel was gutted.
She carefully lifted the computer and took it to the next room where she saw months of messages from a woman whom, he wasn't just having an affair with, but was getting engaged to.
Instead of confronting him when she discovered everything, she decided she wanted revenge.
She told Body + Soul : "When I smiled and kissed him goodbye a week later, as he went off for another long stint overseas, I knew what I was going to do.
"The day he left I contacted a real estate agent and told her that I wanted to sell my home fast – for well under market value to ensure an immediate sale."
The couple lived in a beautiful house, which had an infinity pool and a massive deck which overlooked the city.
There was nothing stopping her from selling the house since everything was in her name - a decision that her husband had said was for the best when they moved in for alleged "tax benefits".
The young couple who bought the house couldn't believe the deal they got.
After the sale went through, she continued to email her husband as normal.
She set up a separate bank account for herself so she could put half of the proceeds of the house in there, before the other half landed in their joint bank account six weeks later - coincidentally on the day before her husband arrived home from his trip.
She added: "I wasn't there to see what happened when he arrived home to find strangers living in his house - I was on a cruise with my girlfriends.
"But I imagine he was pretty surprised that his beloved home now belonged to Josh and Tamara - and they had the paperwork to prove it."
She concluded her post by saying: "He has since moved to Canada to be with his girlfriend full-time. He hasn’t contacted me to ask about a divorce yet. I say bring it on."


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Plans to restart wedding receptions tomorrow scrapped with just 12 hours' notice

Plans to restart wedding receptions from tomorrow have been scrapped with 12 hours ' notice in a move that will leave couples across England in the lurch .
Rules were set to change from August 1 in England to allow small , socially-distanced receptions of up to 30 people .
However , the move was one of those postponed for at least two weeks today by Boris Johnson .
Wedding ceremonies of up to 30 people have already been allowed in England since July 4 and can continue - including in Greater Manchester , which faces separate restrictions from today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the ceremony must follow Covid-secure guidelines And face coverings will be mandatory in places of worship from August 8 - though it 's not yet clear if there 'll be exemptions for the bride and groom .
Have the last-minute changes affected your wedding ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk The Prime Minister told a No10 press conference he had no choice but to `` squeeze the brake '' after data showed coronavirus cases rising in England .
He said : `` I know that the steps we are taking will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To everyone whose wedding plans have been disrupted , or who now can not celebrate Eid in the way they would wish .
`` I am really , really sorry about that .
But we simply can not take the risk . ''
The PM confirmed a string of nationwide lockdown changes due to take effect tomorrow have been scrapped with hours to spare .
Plans to reopen bowling alleys , casinos and ice rinks in England from August 1 have been postponed for at least two weeks after cases began to rise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ socially distanced events such as indoor performances and large crowds at sporting events have also been put on hold .
Plans to reopen remaining beauty services from tomorrow were shelved too .
But a change in guidance advising employees to return to the workplace where possible from tomorrow , rather than working from home , will still go ahead .
And shielding for 2.2million vulnerable people will still end in the vast majority of England from tomorrow - despite fears of a second wave .
It comes after drastic restrictions were brought in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester - banning people from multiple households meeting indoors - after a rise in cases in local hotspots .
In another nationwide change announced today , face coverings will be mandatory in cinemas and churches in England from August 8 .
The new rule will apply to indoor settings where people are likely to come into contact with people they would not usually meet , the PM said .
That also includes museums and galleries .
The changes are recommended from now and will be enforceable in law from August 8 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ law on having to wear a mask will include the bride or groom during wedding ceremonies from August 8 .
Wedding ceremonies , rather than receptions , have been allowed to go ahead since July 4 .
It 's `` strongly advised '' that no more than 30 people should attend a ceremony - and only then if it can be `` safely accommodated with social distancing '' .
That figure includes the couple , officiants , guests , photographers , security and caterers .
The government advises ceremonies and services should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
And hands should be washed `` before and after '' the rings are exchanged , while the rings should be handled by as few people as possible .

Boris Johnson: 'The reopening of bowling alleys, casinos and ice rinks and weddings of more than 30 is postponed'
Boris Johnson: 'The reopening of bowling alleys, casinos and ice rinks and weddings of more than 30 is postponed'
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With ceremonies already taking place since July 4, couples hoped to get receptions restarted too in England from August 1. But that's postponed by at least two weeks due to a coronavirus spike
Plans to restart wedding receptions tomorrow scrapped with just 12 hours' notice
Plans to restart wedding receptions from tomorrow have been scrapped with 12 hours' notice in a move that will leave couples across England in the lurch.
Rules were set to change from August 1 in England to allow small, socially-distanced receptions of up to 30 people.
However, the move was one of those postponed for at least two weeks today by Boris Johnson.
Wedding ceremonies of up to 30 people have already been allowed in England since July 4 and can continue - including in Greater Manchester, which faces separate restrictions from today.
However, guests must be socially-distanced and the ceremony must follow Covid-secure guidelines
And face coverings will be mandatory in places of worship from August 8 - though the bride and groom will be exempt.
Have the last-minute changes affected your wedding? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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The Prime Minister told a No10 press conference he had no choice but to "squeeze the brake" after data showed coronavirus cases rising in England.
He said: "I know that the steps we are taking will be a heavy blow to many people.
"To everyone whose wedding plans have been disrupted, or who now cannot celebrate Eid in the way they would wish.
"I am really, really sorry about that. But we simply cannot take the risk."
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The PM confirmed a string of nationwide lockdown changes due to take effect tomorrow have been scrapped with hours to spare.
Plans to reopen bowling alleys, casinos and ice rinks in England from August 1 have been postponed for at least two weeks after cases began to rise in England.
Pilot schemes to restart socially distanced events such as indoor performances and large crowds at sporting events have also been put on hold.
Plans to reopen remaining beauty services from tomorrow were shelved too.
But a change in guidance advising employees to return to the workplace where possible from tomorrow, rather than working from home, will still go ahead.
And shielding for 2.2million vulnerable people will still end in the vast majority of England from tomorrow - despite fears of a second wave.
It comes after drastic restrictions were brought in overnight on people in the whole of Greater Manchester - banning people from multiple households meeting indoors - after a rise in cases in local hotspots.
In another nationwide change announced today, face coverings will be mandatory in cinemas and churches in England from August 8.
The new rule will apply to indoor settings where people are likely to come into contact with people they would not usually meet, the PM said.
That also includes museums and galleries.
The changes are recommended from now and will be enforceable in law from August 8.
Brides and grooms at wedding ceremonies will be exempt, but their guests will not.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Wedding ceremonies, rather than receptions, have been allowed to go ahead since July 4.
It's "strongly advised" that no more than 30 people should attend a ceremony - and only then if it can be "safely accommodated with social distancing".
That figure includes the couple, officiants, guests, photographers, security and caterers.
The government advises ceremonies and services should be concluded in the "shortest reasonable time."
And hands should be washed "before and after" the rings are exchanged, while the rings should be handled by as few people as possible.


thedailymirror--2020-07-31--Coutinho's latest transfer update puts Liverpool mistake into perspective

Philippe Coutinho had the world at his feet just two years ago .
He 'd completed a dream £142million transfer to Barcelona from Liverpool , and was tipped to be the long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta .
But things immediately started to go wrong for the Brazilian .
After a poor start , Coutinho found himself slipping down the pecking order in Spain , until eventually he was no longer a first team starter .
Fans then began getting on his back , before rumours he could leave Barcelona after just one year emerged .
Coutinho would n't complete a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would leave for Bayern Munich - penning a loan deal with the German giants to try and rectify his failing career just a few months after it peaked .
Coutinho will be the subject of much speculation all summer until Barcelona finally find a new home for him .
The Brazilian favours a move back to the Premier League , given he experienced success in England at Liverpool , but has limited options .
The three front runners for his signature are Leicester City , Tottenham and Arsenal .
Of the three , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the queue , with latest developments only making the transfer appear more likely .
Arsenal do n't have a great deal of cash , and currently have an unsettled player in their ranks : young Frenchman Matteo Guendouzi .
It was reported last week that a swap deal could take place , with the Gunners putting up cash and handing over Guendouzi for Coutinho .
The deal would solve both clubs ' problems and , in theory , the two players would be able to revive their careers .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £9million to pull this off , which is a bargain considering what Barcelona previously paid for Coutinho , and puts into perspective just how much the Brazilian 's stock has fallen .
The La Liga giants are in desperate need of getting Coutinho off their wage bill , given the financial problems at the club , and it seems are now willing to cut their losses .
He told Mundo Deportivo : `` We saw that there was a pandemic worldwide and said that it would be a complex summer with swap deals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Since March 14 we have not received a euro .
We have missed out on €200m ( £182m/ $ 233m ) .
€200m !
`` We have recovered a lot by reducing wages and using ERTE 's ( Temporary Employment Regulation File , with the government paying 70 per cent of wages ) .
`` We have had to close the shops and the museum , there have been no ticket sales .
We have paid back the ticket money for matches fans could n't attend .
€200m is a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effects for two or three seasons .
Nobody should think that things will be fixed by next season .
The great financial gurus talk about four years , but I think football will go faster . ''
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Philippe Coutinho completed a 'dream' move from Liverpool to Barcelona in the 2018 January transfer window. Two years on and he could be set to return to the Premier League
Philippe Coutinho had the world at his feet just two years ago.
He'd completed a dream £142million transfer to Barcelona from Liverpool, and was tipped to be the long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta.
But things immediately started to go wrong for the Brazilian.
After a poor start, Coutinho found himself slipping down the pecking order in Spain, until eventually he was no longer a first team starter. Fans then began getting on his back, before rumours he could leave Barcelona after just one year emerged.
Coutinho wouldn't complete a permanent move last summer, but he would leave for Bayern Munich - penning a loan deal with the German giants to try and rectify his failing career just a few months after it peaked.
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Coutinho will be the subject of much speculation all summer until Barcelona finally find a new home for him.
The Brazilian favours a move back to the Premier League, given he experienced success in England at Liverpool, but has limited options.
The three front runners for his signature are Leicester City, Tottenham and Arsenal.
Of the three, the Gunners are perhaps at the front of the queue, with latest developments only making the transfer appear more likely.
Arsenal don't have a great deal of cash, and currently have an unsettled player in their ranks: young Frenchman Matteo Guendouzi.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
It was reported last week that a swap deal could take place, with the Gunners putting up cash and handing over Guendouzi for Coutinho.
The deal would solve both clubs' problems and, in theory, the two players would be able to revive their careers.
According to the Independent, it would only cost Arsenal £9million to pull this off, which is a bargain considering what Barcelona previously paid for Coutinho, and puts into perspective just how much the Brazilian's stock has fallen.
The La Liga giants are in desperate need of getting Coutinho off their wage bill, given the financial problems at the club, and it seems are now willing to cut their losses.
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Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu recently discussed the club's financial situation.
He told Mundo Deportivo: "We saw that there was a pandemic worldwide and said that it would be a complex summer with swap deals, and that's what is happening.
"Since March 14 we have not received a euro. We have missed out on €200m (£182m/$233m). €200m!
"We have recovered a lot by reducing wages and using ERTE's (Temporary Employment Regulation File, with the government paying 70 per cent of wages).
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"We have had to close the shops and the museum, there have been no ticket sales. We have paid back the ticket money for matches fans couldn't attend. €200m is a big blow.
"This pandemic will have effects for two or three seasons. Nobody should think that things will be fixed by next season. The great financial gurus talk about four years, but I think football will go faster."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-31--UK warning issued over extremely rare infection caused by tick bites

Two cases of rare tick-borne infections have been diagnosed as Public Health England issue a warning .
The risk to the public is very low , but it ’ s important to be ‘ tick aware ’ when enjoying green spaces this summer , they said .
Public Health England ( PHE ) confirmed one patient had been diagnosed with babesiosis - the first UK acquired case recorded .
Babesiosis is caused by a parasite which infects red blood cells .
The second patient is believed to have a case of tick-borne encephalitis ( TBE ) , also a rare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected tick .
This is the second case of TBE being acquired in the UK .
Both patients have been transferred to hospital , where they are receiving appropriate treatment and supportive care .
PHE said : `` The risk of babesiosis or TBE for the general public is very low .
`` However , a number of infections can develop following a tick bite , including Lyme disease , and there are things we can all do to reduce our risk of being bitten by ticks while enjoying the outdoors this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be tick aware ’ and take precautions to reduce your risk of being bitten by ticks when enjoying green spaces this summer . ''
Dr Katherine Russell , Consultant in the Emerging Infections and Zoonoses team at PHE , added : `` It is important to emphasise that cases of babesiosis and TBE in England are rare and the risk of being infected remains very low .
`` Lyme disease remains the most common tick-borne infection in England .
`` Ticks are most active between spring and autumn , so it is sensible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bitten when enjoying the outdoors .
`` Seek medical advice if you start to feel unwell after a tick bite . ''
PHE has issued advice on how to reduce your risk of being bitten : • Keeping to footpaths and avoiding long grass when out walking • Wearing appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt , and trousers tucked into your socks makes it less likely that a tick will bite and attach • Considering the use of repellents containing DEET • Making it a habit to carry out a tick check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you get home • If you have been bitten by a tick , it should be removed as soon as possible using fine tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool which is sold by many outdoor stores , vets and pharmacies .
Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull upwards slowly and firmly .
Once removed , wash your skin with water and soap , and apply an antiseptic cream to the skin around the bite • Contact your GP promptly if you begin to feel unwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bitten by a tick or recently spent time outdoors .

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Public Health England have said it’s important to be ‘tick aware’ when enjoying green spaces this summer after twp patients were diagnosed with rare infections
UK warning issued over extremely rare infection caused by tick bite as two hospitalised
Two cases of rare tick-borne infections have been diagnosed as Public Health England issue a warning.
The risk to the public is very low, but it’s important to be ‘tick aware’ when enjoying green spaces this summer, they said.
Public Health England (PHE) confirmed one patient had been diagnosed with babesiosis - the first UK acquired case recorded.
Babesiosis is caused by a parasite which infects red blood cells.
The second patient is believed to have a case of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), also a rare infections spread by the bite from an infected tick.
This is the second case of TBE being acquired in the UK.
Both patients have been transferred to hospital, where they are receiving appropriate treatment and supportive care.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
PHE said: "The risk of babesiosis or TBE for the general public is very low.
"However, a number of infections can develop following a tick bite, including Lyme disease, and there are things we can all do to reduce our risk of being bitten by ticks while enjoying the outdoors this summer.
"It is important to ‘be tick aware’ and take precautions to reduce your risk of being bitten by ticks when enjoying green spaces this summer."
Dr Katherine Russell, Consultant in the Emerging Infections and Zoonoses team at PHE, added: "It is important to emphasise that cases of babesiosis and TBE in England are rare and the risk of being infected remains very low.
"Lyme disease remains the most common tick-borne infection in England.
"Ticks are most active between spring and autumn, so it is sensible to take some precautions to avoid being bitten when enjoying the outdoors.
"Seek medical advice if you start to feel unwell after a tick bite."
PHE has issued advice on how to reduce your risk of being bitten: