thedailymirror--2020-08-30--Labour calls for A-level and GCSEs to be pushed back to help pupils

Labour has called for next year 's A-level and GCSE exams in England to be pushed back in order to cope with the impact of the coronavirus crisis on pupils .
Shadow education secretary Kate Green said pupils entering Year 11 and 13 who have lost up to six months of teaching time face `` a mountain to climb '' unless the timetable is changed .
Ms Green said exams due next May need to be delayed until June or July to facilitate extra teaching time .
The shadow education secretary said : `` Pupils across the country who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a mountain to climb to prepare for May exams unless the Government steps in .
`` Ministers had warning after warning about problems with this year 's exam results , but allowed it to descend into a fiasco .
`` This is too important for Boris Johnson to leave until the last minute .
Pupils heading back to school need clarity and certainty about the year ahead . ''
Labour is also urging ministers to review the existing support arrangements for post-16 students so that pupils preparing to sit their A-levels are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , general secretary of school leaders ' union NAHT , said : `` What is most important is that we do n't see a repeat of this year 's chaos .
`` Poor planning and last-minute changes by the Government caused misery for many students .
It would be indefensible if that happened again .
`` Labour 's suggestion of a delay to help with 'catch-up ' is worthy of serious consideration .
`` A delay is not without its problems , a consequential delay to the publication of results will put pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and colleges as well as employers .
All this will need to be dealt with . ''
A Department for Education spokesperson said : `` '' We recognise that students due to take exams next summer will have experienced disruption to their education , which is why we prioritised bringing Year 10 and Year 12 pupils back to school last term .
`` Exams will go ahead next year , and we have been working closely with the sector , Ofqual and exam boards to consider our approach . ''

Shadow education secretary Kate Green said pupils entering Year 11 and 13 who have lost up to six months of teaching time face "a mountain to climb"
Labour calls for A-level and GCSEs to be pushed back to help pupils
Labour has called for next year's A-level and GCSE exams in England to be pushed back in order to cope with the impact of the coronavirus crisis on pupils.
Shadow education secretary Kate Green said pupils entering Year 11 and 13 who have lost up to six months of teaching time face "a mountain to climb" unless the timetable is changed.
Ms Green said exams due next May need to be delayed until June or July to facilitate extra teaching time.
The shadow education secretary said: "Pupils across the country who have missed out on vital teaching time will have a mountain to climb to prepare for May exams unless the Government steps in.
"Ministers had warning after warning about problems with this year's exam results, but allowed it to descend into a fiasco.
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"This is too important for Boris Johnson to leave until the last minute. Pupils heading back to school need clarity and certainty about the year ahead."
Labour is also urging ministers to review the existing support arrangements for post-16 students so that pupils preparing to sit their A-levels are not left without help.
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said: "What is most important is that we don't see a repeat of this year's chaos.
"Poor planning and last-minute changes by the Government caused misery for many students. It would be indefensible if that happened again.
"Labour's suggestion of a delay to help with 'catch-up' is worthy of serious consideration.
"A delay is not without its problems, a consequential delay to the publication of results will put pressure on higher education providers such as universities and colleges as well as employers. All this will need to be dealt with."
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A Department for Education spokesperson said: ""We recognise that students due to take exams next summer will have experienced disruption to their education, which is why we prioritised bringing Year 10 and Year 12 pupils back to school last term.
"Exams will go ahead next year, and we have been working closely with the sector, Ofqual and exam boards to consider our approach."


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--Ministers plan crackdown on 'aggressive tactics' used by rogue car parking firms

Ministers are outlining plans to crack down on ‘ aggressive tactics ’ used by rogue car parking firms .
A new ‘ appeals charter ’ would scrap fines for motorists who make genuine errors or have mitigating circumstances .
And it would introduce a maximum cap for parking fines , a 10-minute grace period before a late levy can be issued and a requirement for parking firms to clearly display pricing and terms and conditions .
The initiative is being put out for public consultation .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said new rules for private car parks would eliminate unfair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motorists across England , Scotland and Wales .
`` These new measures are a victory for the millions of motorists across the country , '' he said .
`` They will put a stop once and for all to rogue parking firms using aggressive tactics and handing out unfair parking tickets with no right to appeal , while also boosting our high streets by making it easier for people to park near their local shops without being unfairly fined .
`` Our proposals will restore common sense to the way parking fines are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worst offenders who put other people in danger and hinder our emergency services from carrying out their duties . ''
The moves would form part of a new parking code of practice and framework .
Among the proposals would be the creation of a single appeals service and appeals charter for motorists to use if they feel they have been unfairly fined .
Under options set out in the charter , motorists could be able to appeal against their fine and see it reduced to a maximum of £20 , or cancelled entirely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason for overstaying their parking ticket , such as their vehicle breaking down • They have made a genuine innocent error , like keying in a digit in their number plate incorrectly • Or they have a valid ticket , permit or blue badge but failed to display it correctly The plan also proposes a new , tiered approach to parking fines with a cap for less serious offences of between £40 and £80 , depending on the parking charge system chosen - but both lower than the current £100 cap .
Drivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bays would face an increased levy of £120 .
The new system would be mandatory , unlike existing voluntary ones currently set by the industry .
The consultation process will run until mid-October , the Communities Department said .

A new ‘appeals charter’ would scrap fines for motorists who make genuine errors or have mitigating circumstances
Ministers are outlining plans to crack down on ‘aggressive tactics’ used by rogue car parking firms.
A new ‘appeals charter’ would scrap fines for motorists who make genuine errors or have mitigating circumstances.
And it would introduce a maximum cap for parking fines, a 10-minute grace period before a late levy can be issued and a requirement for parking firms to clearly display pricing and terms and conditions.
The initiative is being put out for public consultation.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said new rules for private car parks would eliminate unfair tariffs, and be a boost to motorists across England, Scotland and Wales.
"These new measures are a victory for the millions of motorists across the country," he said.
"They will put a stop once and for all to rogue parking firms using aggressive tactics and handing out unfair parking tickets with no right to appeal, while also boosting our high streets by making it easier for people to park near their local shops without being unfairly fined.
"Our proposals will restore common sense to the way parking fines are issued, while cracking down on the worst offenders who put other people in danger and hinder our emergency services from carrying out their duties."
The moves would form part of a new parking code of practice and framework.
Among the proposals would be the creation of a single appeals service and appeals charter for motorists to use if they feel they have been unfairly fined.
Under options set out in the charter, motorists could be able to appeal against their fine and see it reduced to a maximum of £20, or cancelled entirely if:
They have a mitigating reason for overstaying their parking ticket, such as their vehicle breaking down
They have made a genuine innocent error, like keying in a digit in their number plate incorrectly
Or they have a valid ticket, permit or blue badge but failed to display it correctly
The plan also proposes a new, tiered approach to parking fines with a cap for less serious offences of between £40 and £80, depending on the parking charge system chosen - but both lower than the current £100 cap.
Drivers who wrongly park in disabled or ambulance bays would face an increased levy of £120.
The new system would be mandatory, unlike existing voluntary ones currently set by the industry.
The consultation process will run until mid-October, the Communities Department said.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--School return plans mired in confusion due to last-minute Tory meddling

Heads and teachers have spent months making schools safe for pupils to come back this week , but the return is mired in confusion due to last-minute Tory meddling .
And most staff do not believe they will be able to keep social distances between themselves and kids , while more than a third feel the Government ’ s approach to safety in class is unworkable and leaves them “ at risk ” .
It came as fury grew at Education Secretary Gavin Williamson after he slipped out critical guidance at midnight on Friday for reopening schools – a move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association of Head Teachers general secretary Paul Whiteman said teachers had done their best to ensure schools were safe to reopen as up to 8.9 million pupils prepare to return .
But he warned staff should not be blamed if there are any local spikes of coronavirus after the return .
Writing for the Mirror , Mr Whiteman says : “ The best laid plans will be sternly tested when they come into contact with the real world in the coming weeks .
Schools have done what they can .
“ If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong to lay any blame for that at the door of school leaders .
“ Civil servants have been blamed for recent failings and removed , this must not happen to educators.
” And he warned the Government threatening parents with fines if they refuse to send children back to school “ won ’ t help at all ” .
A shock survey of nearly 6,000 school staff in England found 86 % of respondents said minimising contact between pupils will not be possible .
Two-thirds fear guidance to avoid busy corridors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TES survey also found than more than a quarter of staff may not comply with the test and trace programme should there be a Covid-19 outbreak at school .
Mr Williamson had sparked outrage by releasing the last-minute guidance at the weekend , as schools across England prepare to open tomorrow or Wednesday .
Put out on a government website , it said secondary pupils could be kept at home on a two-week rota in areas under local lockdown .
But the advice was changed within minutes , to remove a passage that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an entire year group might be asked to isolate for 14 days .
NAHT said the timing of the release was “ nothing short of reprehensible and demonstrates a complete lack of regard for the wellbeing of school leaders and their teams ” .
Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green added : “ The Government ’ s incompetence is insulting to the school leaders and teachers who have worked so hard over summer to prepare schools for children to return .
“ School is the best place for children to be in September , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show the leadership that they , their families and their teachers deserve.
” Association of School and College Leaders general secretary Geoff Barton said : “ To wait until the Friday night before most schools return isn ’ t the Government ’ s finest moment .
`` Obviously , schools haven ’ t had any chance whatsoever to incorporate this into their planning and will now have to revisit the plans they have put in place.
” Mr Williamson insisted any changes to school attendance “ will only ever be an absolute last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It is important that both government and schools prepare for a worst case scenario , so this framework represents the sensible contingency planning any responsible government would put in place.
” Unions predict around 97 % of schools will reopen fully this week .
But Labour has called on ministers to push back 2021 exams to help students catch up .
Ms Green said : “ Pupils across the country who have missed out on vital teaching time will have a mountain to climb to prepare for May exams unless the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warning about problems with this year ’ s exam results , but allowed it to descend into a fiasco .
“ This is too important for Boris Johnson to leave until to the last minute .
Pupils heading back to school need clarity and certainty about the year ahead.
” Education Committee chair Robert Halfon has urged exam regulator Ofqual to make a decision within weeks on whether to hold tests in 2021 .
He said : “ It is 50/50 that they go ahead next summer .
Schools , the Department for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how much disruption there will be to pupils ’ learning in the coming year.
” The Department for Education said : “ We recognise students due to take exams next summer will have experienced disruption , which is why we prioritised bringing Year 10 and Year 12 pupils back last term .
Exams will go ahead next year .
“ We have been closely working with the sector , Ofqual and exam boards to consider our approach.
” By last night 41,499 people had died in the UK within 28 days of testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one on the day before .
Separate figures from the UK ’ s statistics agencies show there have been 57,200 UK fatalities where the virus was mentioned on the death certificate .
Worldwide cases passed 25 million yesterday as India hit a record for daily new infections , with 78,761 .

Fury is growing at Education Secretary Gavin Williamson after he slipped out critical guidance at midnight on Friday for reopening schools – a move branded an 'insult'
Heads and teachers have spent months making schools safe for pupils to come back this week, but the return is mired in confusion due to last-minute Tory meddling.
And most staff do not believe they will be able to keep social distances between themselves and kids, while more than a third feel the Government’s approach to safety in class is unworkable and leaves them “at risk”.
It came as fury grew at Education Secretary Gavin Williamson after he slipped out critical guidance at midnight on Friday for reopening schools – a move branded an “insult”.
National Association of Head Teachers general secretary Paul Whiteman said teachers had done their best to ensure schools were safe to reopen as up to 8.9 million pupils prepare to return.
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But he warned staff should not be blamed if there are any local spikes of coronavirus after the return.
Writing for the Mirror, Mr Whiteman says: “The best laid plans will be sternly tested when they come into contact with the real world in the coming weeks. Schools have done what they can.
“If the R-rate increases, it would be entirely wrong to lay any blame for that at the door of school leaders.
“Civil servants have been blamed for recent failings and removed, this must not happen to educators.”
And he warned the Government threatening parents with fines if they refuse to send children back to school “won’t help at all”.
A shock survey of nearly 6,000 school staff in England found 86% of respondents said minimising contact between pupils will not be possible.
Image: PA) PA)
Two-thirds fear guidance to avoid busy corridors, entrances and exits is unrealistic. The TES survey also found than more than a quarter of staff may not comply with the test and trace programme should there be a Covid-19 outbreak at school.
Mr Williamson had sparked outrage by releasing the last-minute guidance at the weekend, as schools across England prepare to open tomorrow
or Wednesday.
Put out on a government website, it said secondary pupils could be kept at home on a two-week rota in areas under local lockdown.
But the advice was changed within minutes, to remove a passage that said if one case is confirmed, an entire year group might be asked to isolate for 14 days. NAHT said the timing of the release was “nothing short of reprehensible and demonstrates a complete lack of regard for the wellbeing of school leaders and their teams”.
Image: PA) PA)
Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green added: “The Government’s incompetence is insulting to the school leaders and teachers who have worked so hard over summer to prepare schools for children to return.
“School is the best place for children to be in September, but this government has repeatedly failed to show the leadership that they, their families and their teachers deserve.”
Association of School and College Leaders general secretary Geoff Barton said: “To wait until the Friday night before most schools return isn’t the Government’s finest moment.
"Obviously, schools haven’t had any chance whatsoever to incorporate this into their planning and will now have to revisit the plans they have put in place.”
Image: PA) PA)
Mr Williamson insisted any changes to school attendance “will only ever be an absolute last resort”.
But he added: “It is important that both government and schools prepare for a worst case scenario, so this framework represents the sensible contingency planning any responsible government would put in place.”
Unions predict around 97% of schools will reopen fully this week. But Labour has called on ministers to push back 2021 exams to help students catch up.
Ms Green said: “Pupils across the country who have missed out on vital teaching time will have a mountain to climb to prepare for May exams unless the Government steps in. Ministers had warning after warning about problems with this year’s exam results, but allowed it to descend into a fiasco.
“This is too important for Boris Johnson to leave until to the last minute. Pupils heading back to school need clarity and certainty about the year ahead.”
Education Committee chair Robert Halfon has urged exam regulator Ofqual to make a decision within weeks on whether to hold tests in 2021. He said: “It is 50/50 that they go ahead next summer. Schools, the Department for Education and Ofsted need to work out how much disruption there will be to pupils’ learning in the coming year.”
The Department for Education said: “We recognise students due to take exams next summer will have experienced disruption, which is why we prioritised bringing Year 10 and Year 12 pupils back last term. Exams will go ahead next year.
“We have been closely working with the sector, Ofqual and exam boards to consider our approach.”
By last night 41,499 people had died in the UK within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19, an increase of one on the day before. Separate figures from the UK’s statistics agencies show there have been 57,200 UK fatalities where the virus was mentioned on the death certificate.
Worldwide cases passed 25 million yesterday as India hit a record for daily new infections, with 78,761.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--Labour demands action on increase of high-rise fires caused by faulty appliances

Labour has demanded urgent action on the rising number of fires caused by faulty appliances in high rise blocks .
Three years on from the Grenfell Tower disaster , analysis of government figures published this month found an increase in the number of fires in tower blocks caused by faulty tumble dryers and fridges .
Sarah Jones , Shadow Minister for Policing and Fire , has written to Security Minister James Brokenshire , calling for `` swift improvement '' in recalling faulty machines .
`` If quicker action is not taken , the Government risks letting down those who expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she wrote .
“ People must be reassured they are not living with the possibility of faulty appliances that could risk setting their homes on fire.
” Faulty fridge wiring was identified as the probably cause of the Grenfell Tower blaze , which caused the deaths of 72 people in 2017 .
An analysis from the charity Electrical Safety First earlier this month found nearly a quarter of accidental electrical fires in high-rise buildings was caused by faulty appliances , leads or fuel supplies .
The number of accidental electrical fires in tower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last three years , from 301 to 2016-17 to 355 in 2018-19 .
And more than 500,000 tumble driers manufactured by Whirlpool have been recalled over a safety issue which could cause fire .
But Ms Jones said only 42 % have been registered to the recall programme .
In her letter , she wrote : “ Given the very real risk to people ’ s lives and homes from faulty machines , the slow progress in recalling them needs swift improvement.
” Among changes proposed to address the problem are a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of product recalls , making risk assessments mandatory to publish by consumers , improving trading standards and information sharing on faulty white goods .
Ms Jones added : “ I urge you to work with colleagues in the Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Office for Product Safety Standards to increase efforts to speed up these recalls , so that people can be reassured they are not living with the possibility of appliances that could risk setting their homes on fire .
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EXCLUSIVE Shadow Fire minister Sarah Jones has written to Security Minister James Brokenshire calling for "swift improvement" in dealing with recalls of faulty machines
Labour has demanded urgent action on the rising number of fires caused by faulty appliances in high rise blocks.
Three years on from the Grenfell Tower disaster, analysis of government figures published this month found an increase in the number of fires in tower blocks caused by faulty tumble dryers and fridges.
Sarah Jones, Shadow Minister for Policing and Fire, has written to Security Minister James Brokenshire, calling for "swift improvement" in recalling faulty machines.
"If quicker action is not taken, the Government risks letting down those who expected things to change after Grenfell," she wrote.
“People must be reassured they are not living with the possibility of faulty appliances that could risk setting their homes on fire.”
Faulty fridge wiring was identified as the probably cause of the Grenfell Tower blaze, which caused the deaths of 72 people in 2017.
Image: PA) PA)
An analysis from the charity Electrical Safety First earlier this month found nearly a quarter of accidental electrical fires in high-rise buildings was caused by faulty appliances, leads or fuel supplies.
The number of accidental electrical fires in tower blocks has risen in each of the last three years, from 301 to 2016-17 to 355 in 2018-19.
And more than 500,000 tumble driers manufactured by Whirlpool have been recalled over a safety issue which could cause fire.
But Ms Jones said only 42% have been registered to the recall programme.
In her letter, she wrote: “Given the very real risk to people’s lives and homes from faulty machines, the slow progress in recalling them needs swift improvement.”
Among changes proposed to address the problem are a single, government backed, publicly accessible database of product recalls, making risk assessments mandatory to publish by consumers, improving trading standards and information sharing on faulty white goods.
Ms Jones added: “I urge you to work with colleagues in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Office for Product Safety Standards to increase efforts to speed up these recalls, so that people can be reassured they are not living with the possibility of appliances that could risk setting their homes on fire.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--Join the jetty set at Britain's peerless piers

From the caw of the wheeling gulls and the spinning pink drums of candy floss to the waft of fish and chips and the rattle of coins in the penny falls , these Victorian wonders are as British as it comes .
Often built to accommodate ferry or steam passengers , now they ’ re a national treasure and still very much a national pleasure .
Take a deep breath of that beautiful clean air and join the jetty set on our pick of the peerless piers ...
Originally founded as the South Pier , it changed its name when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened .
The overall length was reduced when a jetty was demolished in the 1970s .
Known as the People ’ s Pier , it was renowned for its entertainment , particularly open-air dancing and theatre .
Today ’ s boisterous offering is a little less highbrow but it has a Ferris wheel , funfair and tribute show , plus a pirate-themed family bar where there ’ s “ avast ” amount of swashbuckling mayhem .
blackpoolpiers.co.uk The North Sea has not been kind to Cromer ’ s piers .
A 210ft jetty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1843 to be replaced , two years later , with a 240ft structure which lasted until 1890 when the waves struck again .
Today ’ s iron pier has been damaged by storms in 1949 , 1953 , 1976 , 1978 , 1990 and 2013 but still stands proud and its Pavilion Theatre hosts the only full-season end-of-the-pier show in the world , playing to delighted full houses .
Reputedly , there are ghosts too – of an impresario and a murdered actress .
Don ’ t take our word for how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bradley Walsh started his career working on summer shows here in the 80s and last year described it as the “ greatest place on the planet ” .
cromerpier.co.uk Britain ’ s answer to LA ’ s iconic Santa Monica pier ?
Quite possibly so .
It started out in a typical genteel Victorian way with a 1,500-seat theatre at the seaward end , with smaller pavilions for dining , smoking and reading .
A winter garden was added before the First World War followed a year later by a steamer landing stage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a barge being used during demolition of the unused landing stage hit the pier , causing much damage .
New owners in the 1980s dismantled the theatre and added a Ferris wheel , with a fire in 2000 destroying some rides .
By 2007 it was thriving , with new thrill rides and a food court .
In 2016 it changed hands again , with the new owners reverting the name to Brighton Palace Pier from the unpopular Brighton Pier .
Today it ’ s rated as one of the UK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success .
brightonpier.co.uk Like Southend , something of an eventful history with a 1934 storm destroying the T-shaped head , a Second World War mine causing damage , and a 1955 gale isolating the seaward end , which washed away .
Another storm in 1979 reduced the length to 150ft .
A major refurbishment started in 1999 and by 2002 the T-shaped end was returned , making it 623ft and allowing steamers to visit .
Today ’ s highlights include the Pier View bar for , well , fab pier views and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Pier Show , which features the weird and wonderful interactive inventions from genius engineer Tim Hunkin .
southwoldpier.co.uk A charming Highlands resort town on the Cowal Peninsula has an equally charming pier .
Originally constructed to handle paddle-steamer traffic from Glasgow , it has a striking entrance building with red-tiled roofs and detailed timber in chocolate , cream and yellow .
By early 2010 , the condition of the pier buildings had deteriorated badly and locals feared it would have to be demolished .
However , the council owners committed to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to its former glory and a popular tourist attraction .
argyll-bute.gov.uk/home The second-longest pier in Britain after Southend , it ’ s also the oldest iron pier in the country and one of the first with a tram .
Like its Essex cousin , there have been difficult moments with storm and fire damage over the decades , and it fell into disrepair and subsequently shut .
Now it ’ s been refurbished for the 21st century with a “ funland ” at the entrance and more entertainment facilities planned , including underwater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not changed over the last 160 years are the grand views of the North Wales coast .
visitsouthport.com You ’ ll take a shine to this silvery sliver in the Menai Strait which originally served steamers from Liverpool , Blackpool and the Isle of Man .
It was saved from demolition in the 1970s and reopened in 1988 .
More financial difficulties in the 2010s have now been overcome and a four-year major refurbishment is nearing completion .
There ’ s a handful of good local food and drink stalls and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Snowdonia ’ s peaks on the skyline walking back .
bangorcitycouncil.com Britain ’ s oldest pier has been growing since 1814 with several extensions and expansions , including a tramway pier in 1864 and then a railway pier in 1880 .
The 20th century saw the wooden piles gradually replaced with iron , then a rebuilding in concrete followed by closure of the tramway .
As any rail aficionado will tell you , the trains are 1938 London Underground rolling stock – though they are due to be replaced with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weston ’ s second pier had grand ideas with a 2,000-seat pavilion that staged opera , music hall , Shakespearean plays , ballet and ... boxing .
A 1,500ft low-water extension with a landing stage was added in the early 20th century but was little used because of dangerous Bristol Channel conditions and it was demolished during the First World War .
Amusements were added in 1926 but destroyed by fire soon after .
The 90s saw the addition of a bowling alley and Ferris wheel , but again a fire broke out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2011 and has been a popular filming location .
grandpier.co.uk The world ’ s longest pleasure pier has a colourful 190-year history with various fires , wartime military service and being split in two after being hit by a ship .
The first wooden section opened in 1830 , with the current iron replacement debuting in 1890 and featuring an electric railway .
An extension opened in 1898 , giving it the global status .
Much improved in the 21st century with new and refurbished facilities , it draws more than 320,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clanking rail trip deep into the gaping maw of the Thames Estuary .
Further investment is planned .
southend.gov.uk

Is anything more evocative of the classic salty, breezy, seaside staycation than a pier? Here, we celebrate our pick of the UK’s peerless piers...
Take a deep breath of the beautiful sea air and join the jetty set at Britain's peerless piers
From the caw of the wheeling gulls and the spinning pink drums of candy floss to the waft of fish and chips and the rattle of coins in the penny falls, these Victorian wonders are as British as it comes.
Often built to accommodate ferry or steam passengers, now they’re a national treasure and still very much a national pleasure.
Take a deep breath of that beautiful clean air and join the jetty set on our pick of the peerless piers...
BLACKPOOL CENTRAL, LANCS
Length: Originally 1,518ft now 1,118ft Opened: 1868 Status: Unlisted
Originally founded as the South Pier, it changed its name when the Victoria (now South) Pier opened. The overall length was reduced when a jetty was demolished in the 1970s.
Known as the People’s Pier, it was renowned for its entertainment, particularly open-air dancing and theatre.
Today’s boisterous offering is a little less highbrow but it has a Ferris wheel, funfair and tribute show, plus a pirate-themed family bar where there’s “avast” amount of swashbuckling mayhem. blackpoolpiers.co.uk
CROMER, NORFOLK
Length: 500ft Opened: 1901 Status: Grade II
The North Sea has not been kind to Cromer’s piers. A 210ft jetty was built in 1822 and washed away in 1843 to be replaced, two years later, with a 240ft structure which lasted until 1890 when the waves struck again.
Today’s iron pier has been damaged by storms in 1949, 1953, 1976, 1978, 1990 and 2013 but still stands proud and its Pavilion Theatre hosts the only full-season end-of-the-pier show in the world, playing to delighted full houses.
Reputedly, there are ghosts too – of an impresario and a murdered actress.
Don’t take our word for how fine this pier is. TV star Bradley Walsh started his career working on summer shows here in the 80s and last year described it as the “greatest place on the planet”. cromerpier.co.uk
BRIGHTON PALACE, SUSSEX
Length: 1,760ft Opened: 1899 Status: Grade II*
Britain’s answer to LA’s iconic Santa Monica pier? Quite possibly so. It started out in a typical genteel Victorian way with a 1,500-seat theatre at the seaward end, with smaller pavilions for dining, smoking and reading.
A winter garden was added before the First World War followed a year later by a steamer landing stage. Little happened until 1973, when a barge being used during demolition of the unused landing stage hit the pier, causing much damage.
New owners in the 1980s dismantled the theatre and added a Ferris wheel, with a fire in 2000 destroying some rides. By 2007 it was thriving, with new thrill rides and a food court.
In 2016 it changed hands again, with the new owners reverting the name to Brighton Palace Pier from the unpopular Brighton Pier.
Today it’s rated as one of the UK’s top 10 Instagram spots and a vibrant success. brightonpier.co.uk
SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK
Length: Initially 810ft now 623ft Opened: 1900 Status: Unlisted
Like Southend, something of an eventful history with a 1934 storm destroying the T-shaped head, a Second World War mine causing damage, and a 1955 gale isolating the seaward end, which washed away. Another storm in 1979 reduced the length to 150ft.
A major refurbishment started in 1999 and by 2002 the T-shaped end was returned, making it 623ft and allowing steamers to visit.
Today’s highlights include the Pier View bar for, well, fab pier views and the highly rated, unique and eccentric Under the Pier Show, which features the weird and wonderful interactive inventions from genius engineer Tim Hunkin. southwoldpier.co.uk
DUNOON, ARGYLL AND BUTE
Length: 400ft Opened: 1835 Status: Category B
A charming Highlands resort town on the Cowal Peninsula has an equally charming pier.
Originally constructed to handle paddle-steamer traffic from Glasgow, it has a striking entrance building with red-tiled roofs and detailed timber in chocolate, cream and yellow.
By early 2010, the condition of the pier buildings had deteriorated badly and locals feared it would have to be demolished. However, the council owners committed to its restoration and now it’s back to its former glory and a popular tourist attraction. argyll-bute.gov.uk/home
SOUTHPORT, MERSEYSIDE
Length: Initially 3,600ft now 3,633ft Opened: 1860 Status: Grade II
The second-longest pier in Britain after Southend, it’s also the oldest iron pier in the country and one of the first with a tram.
Like its Essex cousin, there have been difficult moments with storm and fire damage over the decades, and it fell into disrepair and subsequently shut. Now it’s been refurbished for the 21st century with a “funland” at the entrance and more entertainment facilities planned, including underwater webcams to view marine life.
What’s not changed over the last 160 years are the grand views of the North Wales coast. visitsouthport.com
BANGOR GARTH, GWYNEDD
Length: Originally 1,550ft Now 1,500ft Opened: 1896 Status: Grade II
You’ll take a shine to this silvery sliver in the Menai Strait which originally served steamers from Liverpool, Blackpool and the Isle of Man. It was saved from demolition in the 1970s and reopened in 1988. More financial difficulties in the 2010s have now been overcome and a four-year major refurbishment is nearing completion.
There’s a handful of good local food and drink stalls and great views of the Strait walking out, and Snowdonia’s peaks on the skyline walking back. bangorcitycouncil.com
RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT
Length: Initially 1,740ft now 2,305ft Opened: 1814 Status: Grade II
Britain’s oldest pier has been growing since 1814 with several extensions and expansions, including a tramway pier in 1864 and then a railway pier in 1880.
The 20th century saw the wooden piles gradually replaced with iron, then a rebuilding in concrete followed by closure of the tramway. As any rail aficionado will tell you, the trains are 1938 London Underground rolling stock – though they are due to be replaced with more modern units. visitisleofwight.co.uk
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Length: Initially 1,080ft Now 1,200ft Opened: 1904 Status: Grade II
The builders of Weston’s second pier had grand ideas with a 2,000-seat pavilion that staged opera, music hall, Shakespearean plays, ballet and... boxing.
A 1,500ft low-water extension with a landing stage was added in the early 20th century but was little used because of dangerous Bristol Channel conditions and it was demolished during the First World War.
Amusements were added in 1926 but destroyed by fire soon after. The 90s saw the addition of a bowling alley and Ferris wheel, but again a fire broke out in 2008. The current pier reopened in 2011 and has been a popular filming location. grandpier.co.uk
SOUTHEND, ESSEX
Length: 7,080ft Opened: 1890 Status: Grade II
The world’s longest pleasure pier has a colourful 190-year history with various fires, wartime military service and being split in two after being hit by a ship.
The first wooden section opened in 1830, with the current iron replacement debuting in 1890 and featuring an electric railway. An extension opened in 1898, giving it the global status.
Much improved in the 21st century with new and refurbished facilities, it draws more than 320,000 visitors a year for a stroll or clanking rail trip deep into the gaping maw of the Thames Estuary. Further investment is planned. southend.gov.uk


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--DNA tests fail to identify suspected murder victim after bones found in bin bags

DNA tests have failed to identify a suspected murder victim whose bones were found in two black bin bags dumped in a river .
The bags were spotted beside a submerged supermarket trolley by a member of the public on Thursday afternoon in the River Stour in Sudbury , Suffolk .
Officers have so far refused to speculate on the age or sex of the remains and how long they may have been in the river , but it has been confirmed that the remains came from one person .
A post-mortem on the remains by a Home Office pathologist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person died .
Police confirmed on Sunday that they were also looking at the possibility that the bags may have been carried to the scene .
The passer-by who spotted the bags alerted a ranger from the Sudbury Common Lands Charity which manages the nearby water meadows .
The ranger fished the bags out and carried them 200 yards to an area beside the Roman Catholic church of Our Lady and St John the Evangelist .
He called police when he realised what was in them and a murder inquiry was launched on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains were human .
One theory is that the trolley may have been used to carry the bags down a path beside the river which overlooks water meadows between two foot bridges .
A Suffolk Police statement said : `` A Home Office post-mortem examination of the remains was completed this morning ( Sunday ) , but at this time it has not been possible to establish any form of identification or cause of death and further tests are now required .
This will be a lengthy process . ''
Temporary Detective Superintendent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` This initial examination has unfortunately not been able to move us any further forward at this stage .
`` The remains will now be subject to further specialist forensic tests which we hope will provide us with more information .
`` This process will take time , so it may be a little while until we are able to provide any further significant updates .
`` At the forefront of all of our minds is that this was a person - somebody 's child , parent , partner or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bones will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity as the tests are completed .
`` I would appeal to anyone who believes they have information about this discovery to contact us without delay .
`` This includes anyone who believes they may know who deposited the remains , or anyone who saw someone carrying two black bin bags towards the river over the past week .
`` We understand this discovery will have shocked and alarmed many people , but as stated before this is an incredibly rare occurrence and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat to anyone or cause for concern .
`` Officers will remain at the scene over the coming days and extra patrols are taking place to provide reassurance .
`` Finally , I just want to say thank you to all the local residents who have so far assisted us with this investigation , by either providing us with information , or simply for their patience as we conduct our enquiries . ''
The area around the river remained cordoned off on Sunday while divers from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit searched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ riverbank and nearby area for clues .
Local residents have speculated that the black bags were not in the water for long as the river is well maintained and any rubbish is quickly cleared up .
Dog walker Barry Rock , 54 , said he saw a trolley left beside a parking place on Wednesday evening just 100 yards from where the bags were found .
Mr Rock said he believed the trolley he had seen may have been used to carry the human remains before being thrown in the water .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] looked quite new and did not appear to have been in the water . ''
One local resident said : `` My neighbour was walking with her daughters on the other side of the river at around 11am on Thursday .
`` They saw a dumped shopping trolley and there was a man who was acting suspiciously .
She said he kept looking at them and the trolley . ''
A woman whose home overlooks the area where the bags were left by the ranger said : `` One of the officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I should not look out of my upstairs window because I might see something unpleasant .
`` They later put up a tent on the spot , but they would not tell me what was going on .
We have never had anything like this happen before . ''
Another resident who asked not to be named said : `` I walked past the spot where the bags were found at about 1pm on Thursday and saw nothing suspicious or odd .
`` There were just three girls aged about 13 messing about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innocent scene , but it is rather chilling to think of it now .
`` The river is very well kept and anything that is thrown in is quickly pulled out .
That 's why I think the bags could not have been in there for very long .
`` This is the weirdest thing that has happened in the 20 years that I have lived here . ''
Detectives are also urging motorists who may have visited the area to review any recent dash cam footage they have to see if they @ @ @ @ @

A post-mortem by a Home Office pathologist has also been unable to determine how the person died after remains were found in bags in the River Stour in Sudbury, Suffolk
DNA tests have failed to identify a suspected murder victim whose bones were found in two black bin bags dumped in a river.
The bags were spotted beside a submerged supermarket trolley by a member of the public on Thursday afternoon in the River Stour in Sudbury, Suffolk.
Officers have so far refused to speculate on the age or sex of the remains and how long they may have been in the river, but it has been confirmed that the remains came from one person.
A post-mortem on the remains by a Home Office pathologist has been unable to determine how the person died.
Police confirmed on Sunday that they were also looking at the possibility that the bags may have been carried to the scene.
The passer-by who spotted the bags alerted a ranger from the Sudbury Common Lands Charity which manages the nearby water meadows.
Image: East Anglia News Service) East Anglia News Service)
The ranger fished the bags out and carried them 200 yards to an area beside the Roman Catholic church of Our Lady and St John the Evangelist.
He called police when he realised what was in them and a murder inquiry was launched on Friday after it was confirmed that the remains were human.
One theory is that the trolley may have been used to carry the bags down a path beside the river which overlooks water meadows between two foot bridges.
A Suffolk Police statement said: "A Home Office post-mortem examination of the remains was completed this morning (Sunday), but at this time it has not been possible to establish any form of identification or cause of death and further tests are now required. This will be a lengthy process."
Temporary Detective Superintendent Mike Brown, the Senior Investigating Officer, said: "This initial examination has unfortunately not been able to move us any further forward at this stage.
"The remains will now be subject to further specialist forensic tests which we hope will provide us with more information.
"This process will take time, so it may be a little while until we are able to provide any further significant updates.
Image: East Anglia News Service) East Anglia News Service)
"At the forefront of all of our minds is that this was a person - somebody's child, parent, partner or sibling - and at all times the bones will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity as the tests are completed.
"I would appeal to anyone who believes they have information about this discovery to contact us without delay.
"This includes anyone who believes they may know who deposited the remains, or anyone who saw someone carrying two black bin bags towards the river over the past week.
"We understand this discovery will have shocked and alarmed many people, but as stated before this is an incredibly rare occurrence and we do not believe there is any wider threat to anyone or cause for concern.
"Officers will remain at the scene over the coming days and extra patrols are taking place to provide reassurance.
"Finally, I just want to say thank you to all the local residents who have so far assisted us with this investigation, by either providing us with information, or simply for their patience as we conduct our enquiries."
The area around the river remained cordoned off on Sunday while divers from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit searched the water and forensic officers searched the riverbank and nearby area for clues.
Local residents have speculated that the black bags were not in the water for long as the river is well maintained and any rubbish is quickly cleared up.
Image: Stephen Huntley/HVC) Stephen Huntley/HVC)
Dog walker Barry Rock, 54, said he saw a trolley left beside a parking place on Wednesday evening just 100 yards from where the bags were found.
Mr Rock said he believed the trolley he had seen may have been used to carry the human remains before being thrown in the water.
He said: "It [the trolley] looked quite new and did not appear to have been in the water."
One local resident said: "My neighbour was walking with her daughters on the other side of the river at around 11am on Thursday.
"They saw a dumped shopping trolley and there was a man who was acting suspiciously. She said he kept looking at them and the trolley."
A woman whose home overlooks the area where the bags were left by the ranger said: "One of the officers told me words to the effect that I should not look out of my upstairs window because I might see something unpleasant.
"They later put up a tent on the spot, but they would not tell me what was going on. We have never had anything like this happen before."
Another resident who asked not to be named said: "I walked past the spot where the bags were found at about 1pm on Thursday and saw nothing suspicious or odd.
"There were just three girls aged about 13 messing about in a boat. It was an innocent scene, but it is rather chilling to think of it now.
"The river is very well kept and anything that is thrown in is quickly pulled out. That's why I think the bags could not have been in there for very long.
"This is the weirdest thing that has happened in the 20 years that I have lived here."
Detectives are also urging motorists who may have visited the area to review any recent dash cam footage they have to see if they captured anything of significance.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--Dad of six punched ex-partner as horrified three kids trapped in car watched on

A thug beat and hurled verbal abuse at his former partner in front of their three children who were trapped in her car .
Elvis Price punched his former partner in the face and called her “ a whore ” after he demanded she drive him around , Derby Crown Court heard .
The 40-year-old criminal had spotted her with their two sons , aged four and two , and their five-year-old daughter while they sat in a traffic queue in Normanton Road in Derby .
Breaching a restraining order , for a previous assault on the same victim , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and told her to drive him to Walsall , reports the Derby Telegraph .
Then over the next three hours he shouted at her , called her names and attacked her as she was driving .
Jailing Price for a 26 months , Recorder Martin Butterworth said : “ If you are not ashamed of yourself you should be .
“ Because those three children were just feet away from you in the car for three hours while you abused her , threatened her and assaulted her on several occasions as she drove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them and to your partner was very serious in terms of distress .
“ It demonstrates that you ignore court order and are simply compelled whenever you feel like it to just go around and see her.
” Leanne Summers , prosecuting , said Price had been let out of prison for an assault on his partner , shortly before he committed this series of offences .
She said the father-of-six knew he was not supposed to contact her due to the restraining order .
But on July 26 he went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door and when she answered started shouting at her , saying he would “ smash her car up ” .
Miss Summers said two days later he spotted her with the children in stationary traffic in Normanton Road and got in the passenger seat .
She said : “ He told her to drive him to Walsall and after first saying ‘ no ’ she decided to do what he said .
“ He started shouting at her and then for no reason hit her to the face with the back of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Lichfield area on the A38 he again hit her to the face connecting with her left cheekbone .
“ They arrived at his brother ’ s house and he started calling her ‘ a prostitute , ’ ‘ a whore ’ and told her she was ‘ good for nothing ’ .
” Miss Summers said the victim then made her way to the nearest railway station and returned to Derby with the children .
She said Price , of no fixed address , who has has 27 previous convictions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went round to the woman ’ s Normanton address again on August 4 and she called the police .
He was then arrested .
He pleaded guilty to assault by beating , breaches of a restraining order , handling stolen goods and a public order matter .
Miss Summers said the latter two offences related to him being found staggering drunk on the street with tools which had been stolen from a nearby van on Christmas Day , 2019 .
Matthew Hayes , for Price , said his client has mental health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first opportunity .
He said : “ He is sorry for what happened.
” Recorder Butterworth extended the existing restraining order which will now be in place until January 2024 .

Elvis Price, 40, attacked his former partner after getting into her car while she sat in a traffic queue with their three young children on Normanton Road in Derby
Dad of six punched ex-partner as horrified three kids trapped in car watched on
A thug beat and hurled verbal abuse at his former partner in front of their three children who were trapped in her car.
Elvis Price punched his former partner in the face and called her “a whore” after he demanded she drive him around, Derby Crown Court heard.
The 40-year-old criminal had spotted her with their two sons, aged four and two, and their five-year-old daughter while they sat in a traffic queue in Normanton Road in Derby.
Breaching a restraining order, for a previous assault on the same victim, he let himself into the passenger seat and told her to drive him to Walsall, reports the Derby Telegraph.
Then over the next three hours he shouted at her, called her names and attacked her as she was driving.
Jailing Price for a 26 months, Recorder Martin Butterworth said: “If you are not ashamed of yourself you should be.
“Because those three children were just feet away from you in the car for three hours while you abused her, threatened her and assaulted her on several occasions as she drove you around.
Image: BPM Media) BPM Media)
“The harm caused to them and to your partner was very serious in terms of distress.
“It demonstrates that you ignore court order and are simply compelled whenever you feel like it to just go around and see her.”
Leanne Summers, prosecuting, said Price had been let out of prison for an assault on his partner, shortly before he committed this series of offences.
She said the father-of-six knew he was not supposed to contact her due to the restraining order.
But on July 26 he went to her Normanton address, knocked on the door and when she answered started shouting at her, saying he would “smash her car up”.
Miss Summers said two days later he spotted her with the children in stationary traffic in Normanton Road and got in the passenger seat.
She said: “He told her to drive him to Walsall and after first saying ‘no’ she decided to do what he said.
“He started shouting at her and then for no reason hit her to the face with the back of his right hand.
“When they got to the Lichfield area on the A38 he again hit her to the face connecting with her left cheekbone .
“They arrived at his brother’s house and he started calling her ‘a prostitute,’ ‘a whore’ and told her she was ‘good for nothing’.”
Miss Summers said the victim then made her way to the nearest railway station and returned to Derby with the children.
She said Price, of no fixed address, who has has 27 previous convictions for 81 offences to his name, then went round to the woman’s Normanton address again on August 4 and she called the police. He was then arrested.
He pleaded guilty to assault by beating, breaches of a restraining order, handling stolen goods and a public order matter.
Miss Summers said the latter two offences related to him being found staggering drunk on the street with tools which had been stolen from a nearby van on Christmas Day, 2019.
Matthew Hayes, for Price, said his client has mental health and alcohol issues and had pleaded guilty at the first opportunity.
He said: “He is sorry for what happened.”
Recorder Butterworth extended the existing restraining order which will now be in place until January 2024.


thedailymirror--2020-08-30--Rashford gives Donny van de Beek transfer seal of approval as Man Utd agree deal

Marcus Rashford appears to have given his seal of approval to Manchester United 's impending transfer capture of midfielder Donny van de Beek .
Van de Beek will be confirmed as United 's first signing of the summer in the coming days after a £40million deal was agreed with Ajax .
The 23-year-old , who starred in the Dutch club 's run to the Champions League semi-finals last year , has agreed a five-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months .
And Rashford is clearly happy about the situation after 'liking ' a tweet in which journalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confident of landing Van de Beek .
The England striker is not the only United player ready to welcome Van de Beek to Old Trafford , with January midfield signing Bruno Fernandes also having liked an Instagram post breaking the news .
United have beaten some of Europe 's top clubs to land Van de Beek , with Real Madrid and Barcelona having been interested in the midfielder .
The Dutch international , who has scored 41 goals and provided 34 assists in 175 games for Ajax , seemed bound for Madrid earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a £44.6million fee .
But the deal collapsed when the coronavirus crisis struck .
New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman had also indicated that he wanted to take the midfielder to the Nou Camp , but the Catalan club are in turmoil following Lionel Messi 's bombshell announcement that he wants to leave .
Will Donny van de Beek be a success at Manchester United ?
Have your say here Van de Beek told friends in Amsterdam that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's determination to sign him was the key factor in his decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United boss described to him about the direction the Red Devils are taking after finishing third last season to seal a return to the Champions League .
Van de Beek refused to play in Ajax 's friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday after learning that United were preparing to firm up their interest with an official bid .

Van de Beek is set to be confirmed as United's first signing of the summer in the coming days, and Rashford has joined Bruno Fernandes in welcoming the news
Marcus Rashford appears to have given his seal of approval to Manchester United's impending transfer capture of midfielder Donny van de Beek.
Van de Beek will be confirmed as United's first signing of the summer in the coming days after a £40million deal was agreed with Ajax.
The 23-year-old, who starred in the Dutch club's run to the Champions League semi-finals last year, has agreed a five-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months.
And Rashford is clearly happy about the situation after 'liking' a tweet in which journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed the Red Devils were confident of landing Van de Beek.
The England striker is not the only United player ready to welcome Van de Beek to Old Trafford, with January midfield signing Bruno Fernandes also having liked an Instagram post breaking the news.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
United have beaten some of Europe's top clubs to land Van de Beek, with Real Madrid and Barcelona having been interested in the midfielder.
The Dutch international, who has scored 41 goals and provided 34 assists in 175 games for Ajax, seemed bound for Madrid earlier this summer when the Spanish champions agreed a £44.6million fee.
But the deal collapsed when the coronavirus crisis struck.
New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman had also indicated that he wanted to take the midfielder to the Nou Camp, but the Catalan club are in turmoil following Lionel Messi's bombshell announcement that he wants to leave.
Will Donny van de Beek be a success at Manchester United? Have your say here
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Van de Beek told friends in Amsterdam that manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's determination to sign him was the key factor in his decision.
He was impressed with the vision the United boss described to him about the direction the Red Devils are taking after finishing third last season to seal a return to the Champions League.
Van de Beek refused to play in Ajax's friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday after learning that United were preparing to firm up their interest with an official bid.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Cara De La Hoyde breastfeeds baby Delilah as she teases secret filming project

Cara De La Hoyde firmly reminded fans that motherhood is a full time job as she fed her daughter while getting glammed up for a secret filming project .
The 30-year-old mum of two , who gave birth at the end of July , shared the candid snap with her 1.1 million Instagram followers on Monday .
In the picture , Cara tenderly nursed baby Delilah as she readied herself for filming .
Wearing just her bra and a pair of jeans , the reality star looked at ease as she gazed lovingly at her newborn .
Having perfected her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also donned a pair of false lashes in the snap .
She also ensured her long locks were neatly in place for the elegant look .
Alongside the snap , she wrote : `` # mumlife never stops , off to film something exciting . ''
The former Love Island star was flooded with compliments as she juggled mum duty with her work commitments .
`` You ’ re such an Amazing mummy Cara , '' wrote one fan .
`` Breastfeeding all the way though , '' praised another follower .
Other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start filming their own reality show soon .
Cara 's latest snap came just a day after she opened up about experiencing a 'really tough week ' .
She explained that her son Freddie has n't been listening to her and that it has been a struggle as she nurses her baby girl .
`` It 's really stressful .
He does n't listen to anything I say .
If I tell him off , he tells me off or scratches and pinches me , '' she told followers .
`` But then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him off .
He 's not really a massive joy to be around at the moment . ''
Since welcoming Delilah on July 28 , Cara and Nathan have been adjusting to parenthood with two youngsters in the house .
The television star has been documenting her journey in recent weeks and sharing frank experiences with her supportive fan base .
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Cara De La Hoyde shared a tender moment with her daughter as she breastfed her newborn. The reality star recently revealed that she had experienced a 'tough week'
Cara De La Hoyde firmly reminded fans that motherhood is a full time job as she fed her daughter while getting glammed up for a secret filming project.
The 30-year-old mum of two, who gave birth at the end of July, shared the candid snap with her 1.1 million Instagram followers on Monday.
In the picture, Cara tenderly nursed baby Delilah as she readied herself for filming.
Wearing just her bra and a pair of jeans, the reality star looked at ease as she gazed lovingly at her newborn.
Having perfected her makeup for the later filming, Cara also donned a pair of false lashes in the snap.
She also ensured her long locks were neatly in place for the elegant look.
Alongside the snap, she wrote: "#mumlife never stops, off to film something exciting."
The former Love Island star was flooded with compliments as she juggled mum duty with her work commitments.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"You’re such an Amazing mummy Cara," wrote one fan.
"Breastfeeding all the way though," praised another follower.
A third added: "Ah gorgeous photo! Xx."
Other followers expressed their hopes that the couple start filming their own reality show soon.
Image: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com) Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)
Image: cara_delahoyde/Instagram) cara_delahoyde/Instagram)
Cara's latest snap came just a day after she opened up about experiencing a 'really tough week'.
She explained that her son Freddie hasn't been listening to her and that it has been a struggle as she nurses her baby girl.
"It's really stressful. He doesn't listen to anything I say. If I tell him off, he tells me off or scratches and pinches me," she told followers.
Image: cara_delahoyde/Instagram) cara_delahoyde/Instagram)
"But then I don't really want to tell him off. He's not really a massive joy to be around at the moment."
Since welcoming Delilah on July 28, Cara and Nathan have been adjusting to parenthood with two youngsters in the house.
The television star has been documenting her journey in recent weeks and sharing frank experiences with her supportive fan base.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 3303


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Adele has transformed from shy superstar to body-confident bikini beauty

Adele has gone through a massive year of change and now looks totally different to the shy superstar seen in the summer of 2019 .
Last year , the singer , 32 , headed off on holiday this time last year and shared pictures from her adventures across the US .
She went camping , relaxed on a yacht and headed off exploring in the wilderness .
In the pictures , Adele seemed to shy away from showing off her body with shots taken from a distance and with her crouching down or facing away from the camera .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work out gear during a hike through a canyon and covering her body with her knees and arms .
Many were taken from a distance with fans unable to make out much detail .
The pictures look vastly different to the snaps she 's posted this year , with Adele confidently posting an image of herself wearing a bikini top and leggings last night .
It proves the singer has come a long way and has learned to embrace her body .
She 's now oozing body confidence in a way that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 months ago .
In one picture from last year 's hols , Adele was seen swimming but she kept her whole body hidden under the water with just her head visible from a distance .
However , what 's clear in the pictures from Adele 's 2019 summer holiday , is that she 's already embraced a healthy new life style .
During one of the hikes , she was seen raising her arm and pulling a bodybuilder style pose as she reached the top of a hill .
It look like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journey as one picture , which shows her sprawled on her yacht , showed her looking svelte and slender in a pair of yellow pyjamas .
A year later , Adele posted her bikini snap as a tribute to the cancelled Notting Hill Carnival as she recreated the event in her garden .
Adele is said to have lost more than three stone - with some reports claiming it 's up to seven - in the last year .
She 's said to have started changing her diet after the birth of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cutting back on booze .
The singer reportedly started embracing a new diet 2017 focusing on plant-based foods like kale , buckwheat , green tea and tumeric .
She is also said to have embraced the gym with regular work outs .
Although she 's not spoken about her exercise regime , her personal trainer Pete Geracimo revealed it was all about getting healthy - not losing weight .
He said : `` When Adele and I started our journey together , it was never about getting super-skinny .
`` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and post-surgery .
`` When 25 dropped and the tour announced , we had to get ready for a 13-month gruelling schedule .
In that time , she warmed to training and made better food choices ... '' As a result , she lost considerable weight and people took notice .
Her body transformation was splashed across every media outlet .
`` The attention it generated was mind-blowing . ''

Pop star Adele has gone through 12 months of changes and has come out of it oozing much more confidence than her pictures from the summer of 2019
Adele's year of change as she transformed from shy star to body-confident bikini beauty
Adele has gone through a massive year of change and now looks totally different to the shy superstar seen in the summer of 2019.
Last year, the singer, 32, headed off on holiday this time last year and shared pictures from her adventures across the US.
She went camping, relaxed on a yacht and headed off exploring in the wilderness.
In the pictures, Adele seemed to shy away from showing off her body with shots taken from a distance and with her crouching down or facing away from the camera.
In one shot, she was seen wearing work out gear during a hike through a canyon and covering her body with her knees and arms.
Many were taken from a distance with fans unable to make out much detail.
The pictures look vastly different to the snaps she's posted this year, with Adele confidently posting an image of herself wearing a bikini top and leggings last night.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
It proves the singer has come a long way and has learned to embrace her body.
She's now oozing body confidence in a way that's totally different to her posts from just 12 months ago.
In one picture from last year's hols, Adele was seen swimming but she kept her whole body hidden under the water with just her head visible from a distance.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
However, what's clear in the pictures from Adele's 2019 summer holiday, is that she's already embraced a healthy new life style.
During one of the hikes, she was seen raising her arm and pulling a bodybuilder style pose as she reached the top of a hill.
It look like she had already started her weight loss journey as one picture, which shows her sprawled on her yacht, showed her looking svelte and slender in a pair of yellow pyjamas.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A year later, Adele posted her bikini snap as a tribute to the cancelled Notting Hill Carnival as she recreated the event in her garden.
Adele is said to have lost more than three stone - with some reports claiming it's up to seven - in the last year.
She's said to have started changing her diet after the birth of her son Angelo in 2012, ditching cigarettes and cutting back on booze.
The singer reportedly started embracing a new diet 2017 focusing on plant-based foods like kale, buckwheat, green tea and tumeric.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She is also said to have embraced the gym with regular work outs.
Although she's not spoken about her exercise regime, her personal trainer Pete Geracimo revealed it was all about getting healthy - not losing weight.
He said: "When Adele and I started our journey together, it was never about getting super-skinny.
Image: adele/Instagram) adele/Instagram)
"It was about getting her healthy. Especially post-pregnancy and post-surgery.
"When 25 dropped and the tour announced, we had to get ready for a 13-month gruelling schedule. In that time, she warmed to training and made better food choices...
"As a result, she lost considerable weight and people took notice. Her body transformation was splashed across every media outlet.
"The attention it generated was mind-blowing."


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Terrifying moment woman comes face-to-face with 24ft sharks off Scottish coast

This is the terrifying moment a woman came face-to-face with 24ft sharks off the coast of a Scottish island .
Chloe Marie Wilson , from Newcastle said she would never forget the 'intimidating ' experience off the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides .
Her boyfriend Alex Edwards booked the surprise shark tour ahead of their camper van trip to the island , the Daily Record reports .
Chloe , 24 , was left in awe of the world 's second biggest shark species after they circled around her deep underwater .
The student , who hopes to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It was a day I 'll never forget .
`` We were told to stay completely still whilst in the water and not interact with the sharks .
`` The male shark got so close to me and began circling .
`` It was so intimidating .
`` Despite being metres away from a wild animal it felt very calming .
`` The sharks were fascinating to look at .
I was focusing on the details on their body .
`` Humans are a bigger threat to sharks ( through fishing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Basking sharks are one of three plankton-eating shark species .
Despite their enormous size , there is no need for humans to fear them as they only feed on zooplankton which they filter out of the water .
Alex surprised Chloe with the experience and booked the shark tour with Basking Shark Scotland on August 15 before they set off on their travels .
She added : `` It was a brilliant surprise .
He knows I love sharks and I was so happy when I found out we were doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different species in the Philippines before but it was nothing compared to this .
`` We went out on the boat with six others in the hope of seeing some sharks .
We were lucky enough to spot some and our instructor let us go in the water .
`` It 's definitely the closest I 've ever been to a wild animal . ''

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Chloe Marie Wilson, from Newcastle, was left awe-inspired by the basking sharks when she came face-to-face with them off the coast of the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides
This is the incredible moment a woman came face-to-face with 24ft sharks off the coast of a Scottish island.
Chloe Marie Wilson, from Newcastle said she would never forget the experience off the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides.
Her boyfriend Alex Edwards booked the surprise shark tour ahead of their camper van trip to the island, the Daily Record reports.
Chloe, 24, was left in awe of the world's second biggest shark species after they circled around her deep underwater.
The student, who hopes to become a marine scientist one day, added: "It was a day I'll never forget.
"It was absolutely amazing.
Image: animalswithalex / Twitter) animalswithalex / Twitter)
"We were told to stay completely still whilst in the water and not interact with the sharks.
"The male shark got so close to me and began circling.
"It was so intimidating.
"Despite being metres away from a wild animal it felt very calming.
"The sharks were fascinating to look at. I was focusing on the details on their body.
Image: Twitter) Twitter) Image: @BaskingSharkSco / Twitter) @BaskingSharkSco / Twitter)
"Humans are a bigger threat to sharks (through fishing etc) than they are to us."
Basking sharks are one of three plankton-eating shark species. Despite their enormous size, there is no need for humans to fear them as they only feed on zooplankton which they filter out of the water.
Alex surprised Chloe with the experience and booked the shark tour with Basking Shark Scotland on August 15 before they set off on their travels.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
She added: "It was a brilliant surprise. He knows I love sharks and I was so happy when I found out we were doing it.
"I've swam with a different species in the Philippines before but it was nothing compared to this.
"We went out on the boat with six others in the hope of seeing some sharks. We were lucky enough to spot some and our instructor let us go in the water.
"It's definitely the closest I've ever been to a wild animal."


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Moss Bros in talks to close stores and axe jobs in latest restructuring deal

Moss Bros is in talks to close stores as part of a rescue deal sparked by the coronavirus pandemic .
The 169-year-old suit maker , which has 125 stores in the UK , is considering shutting shops , just five months after being taken over by the boss of Crew Clothing .
Moss Bros has hired auditors KPMG to prepare it for a company voluntary arrangement , which would allow it to close some shops and reduce its rent on others to help recoup lost sales .
Its profits have taken a hit on the back of the crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and large weddings put on hold .
Moss Bros , which has 1,000 employees in the UK , was acquired by Menoshi `` Michael '' Shina , who also owns Crew Clothing , for £22million in early March , two weeks before the high street went into lockdown .
Shina later tried to cancel the deal after all non-essential retailers were ordered to close , but was unsuccessful .
A host of other high street businesses have announced closures and job cuts due to the impact of the pandemic .
Monsoon Accessorize has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 35 shops while John Lewis is axing thousands of jobs and eight department stores .
M & S is also cutting 7,000 jobs over next three months as part of a company-wide restructuring .
Moss Bros rival , TM Lewin , announced plans to close all 66 UK stores , with 600 redundancies back in June .
The iconic menswear brand , famous for its office clothes , now operates online-only .
`` After considerable review , and due to the many issues currently being experienced by high street retailers , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the TM Lewin brand will be online-only , '' a statement at the time said .
TM Lewin , which was founded in 1898 , was placed up for sale just a day after the collapse of fashion chains Oasis and Warehouse in May .
The shirt-maker ’ s assets were bought back by its owner Torque Brands , through a pre-pack deal - but not its 66 shops .
Get the latest money advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email The company said it could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs during lockdown .
It cited the pandemic for its decision to steer away from physical outlets .
`` This has forced our hands to focus on a radical overhaul of the business model , rebuilding from the ground up in a fashion we deem fit for the years to come , '' a spokesperson concluded .

The iconic suitmaker has hired KPMG to prepare it for a company voluntary arrangement, which would allow it to close some stores and reduce rent on others
Moss Bros in talks to close stores and axe jobs in latest restructuring deal
Moss Bros is in talks to close stores as part of a rescue deal sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
The 169-year-old suit maker, which has 125 stores in the UK, is considering shutting shops, just five months after being taken over by the boss of Crew Clothing.
Moss Bros has hired auditors KPMG to prepare it for a company voluntary arrangement, which would allow it to close some shops and reduce its rent on others to help recoup lost sales.
Its profits have taken a hit on the back of the crisis, with major events such as Royal Ascot and large weddings put on hold.
Moss Bros, which has 1,000 employees in the UK, was acquired by Menoshi "Michael" Shina, who also owns Crew Clothing, for £22million in early March, two weeks before the high street went into lockdown.
Image: PA) PA)
Shina later tried to cancel the deal after all non-essential retailers were ordered to close, but was unsuccessful.
A host of other high street businesses have announced closures and job cuts due to the impact of the pandemic.
Monsoon Accessorize has announced 545 job losses and the closure of 35 shops while John Lewis is axing thousands of jobs and eight department stores.
M&S is also cutting 7,000 jobs over next three months as part of a company-wide restructuring.
Moss Bros rival, TM Lewin, announced plans to close all 66 UK stores, with 600 redundancies back in June.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The iconic menswear brand, famous for its office clothes, now operates online-only.
"After considerable review, and due to the many issues currently being experienced by high street retailers, it has been determined that the future of the TM Lewin brand will be online-only," a statement at the time said.
TM Lewin, which was founded in 1898, was placed up for sale just a day after the collapse of fashion chains Oasis and Warehouse in May.
The shirt-maker’s assets were bought back by its owner Torque Brands, through a pre-pack deal - but not its 66 shops.
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The company said it could not afford the rent bill and other costs during lockdown.
It cited the pandemic for its decision to steer away from physical outlets.
"This has forced our hands to focus on a radical overhaul of the business model, rebuilding from the ground up in a fashion we deem fit for the years to come," a spokesperson concluded.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Edwin van der Sar's role in Man Utd's pursuit of Ajax star Donny van de Beek

Edwin van der Sar is said to have had a big part to play in Donny van de Beek 's prospective move from Ajax to Manchester United .
Multiple reports claim that the two clubs have agreed a fee of around £40m for the attacking midfielder to make the switch to Old Trafford .
And it is believed the 23-year-old will travel to England on Monday , with the deal likely to be confirmed in the coming days .
Van der Sar , who is chief executive officer at Ajax , played in goal for United for six seasons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a Champions League .
He still has a soft spot for his former team , and according to The Guardian his links with United have aided them in beating off competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona for Van de Beek 's signature .
His Ajax manager Erik ten Hag also appeared resigned to losing the player by leaving him out of a friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday .
And when asked about Van de Beek after the game , Ten Hag said : “ There are indeed developments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We will see what happens .
We ’ ll make an announcement as soon as there ’ s some clarity .
“ The fact that Donny did not play does indicate a direction .
The request not to let him play did not come specifically from one side .
We do that together .
Agreements have been made about a possible transfer , and if that possibility arises you must also cooperate.
” Van de Beek would become United 's first signing of the summer following a frustrating window so far , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No.1 target Jadon Sancho as well as the likes of Jack Grealish .
With around a month to go until the window slams shut , however , United fans will be hoping Van de Beek is the first of at least a couple more new faces through the door .

The former Red Devils goalkeeper is now the chief executive officer at Ajax and has seemingly had a big part to play in the potential move
Edwin van der Sar is said to have had a big part to play in Donny van de Beek's prospective move from Ajax to Manchester United.
Multiple reports claim that the two clubs have agreed a fee of around £40m for the attacking midfielder to make the switch to Old Trafford.
And it is believed the 23-year-old will travel to England on Monday, with the deal likely to be confirmed in the coming days.
Van der Sar, who is chief executive officer at Ajax, played in goal for United for six seasons, helping them win four Premier League titles and a Champions League.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He still has a soft spot for his former team, and according to The Guardian his links with United have aided them in beating off competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona for Van de Beek's signature.
His Ajax manager Erik ten Hag also appeared resigned to losing the player by leaving him out of a friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
And when asked about Van de Beek after the game, Ten Hag said: “There are indeed developments that keep him out of the selection. We will see what happens. We’ll make an announcement as soon as there’s some clarity.
“The fact that Donny did not play does indicate a direction. The request not to let him play did not come specifically from one side. We do that together. Agreements have been made about a possible transfer, and if that possibility arises you must also cooperate.”
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Van de Beek would become United's first signing of the summer following a frustrating window so far, which has seen them fail to land No.1 target Jadon Sancho as well as the likes of Jack Grealish.
With around a month to go until the window slams shut, however, United fans will be hoping Van de Beek is the first of at least a couple more new faces through the door.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Kéllé Bryan cries at heart-wrenching video from when lupus robbed her of speech

Loose Women star Kéllé Bryan shared a harrowing clip from the start of her lupus battle where she could not speak .
The Hollyoaks actress , 45 , fought back tears as she watched the 2016 video where she stammered heavily and her speech was slurred .
She revealed she now manages the condition with regular chemotherapy treatment that allows her to live a mostly normal life .
Kéllé 's co star Denise Welch burst into tears watching the shocking footage on the screen and viewers were also emotional .
Speaking about her last round of chemotherapy , Kéllé explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Friday , I had my last truxima infusion .
`` I have one every six months , which keeps my disease under control and enables me to live a practically normal life .
`` Which I am really grateful , because I am in a position where I can live a pretty much normal life .
`` But obviously where I have come from since 2016 is a massive long journey . ''
Andrea McLean said : `` People see you here now , you look like there is nothing wrong with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2016 . ''
They then played two clips from where Kéllé battled with her speech , the first was of her explaining on Loose Women that her condition was stress-related and that she had a seizure , and in the second video speaking into a camera but struggling terribly .
Kéllé said she wanted to raise awareness for her condition so that other people did not have to suffer like she did .
`` I never watch it because I find it too painful to put myself back in that situation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effects of lupus , '' she said .
`` But the reason I talk about it is because there is n't an awareness of lupus like there is with cancer and other diseases , which is why I am willing to use my story to help other people to understand the effects of the disease . ''
Viewers were equally moved by the video as one tweeted : `` That even choked me a bit because all I see is a confident and lovely woman ... '' @ kellebryan is honestly so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been at # Hollyoaks she goes out of her way to say hello to everyone , honestly lovely .
# LooseWomen `` .
`` Thank you @ kellebryan for opening up , you are going to help so many people who are going through the same thing by sharing your story # LooseWomen `` added another .
A third remarked : `` That was interesting hearing Kelle talk about Lupus , I do n't really know much about it .
# LooseWomen `` .

Loose Women's panel and viewers were reduced to tears by shocking new footage of Kéllé Bryan when lupus robbed her speech
Loose Women star Kéllé Bryan shared a harrowing clip from the start of her lupus battle where she could not speak.
The Hollyoaks actress, 45, fought back tears as she watched the 2016 video where she stammered heavily and her speech was slurred.
She revealed she now manages the condition with regular chemotherapy treatment that allows her to live a mostly normal life.
Kéllé's co star Denise Welch burst into tears watching the shocking footage on the screen and viewers were also emotional.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking about her last round of chemotherapy, Kéllé explained: "It was actually last week, Friday, I had my last truxima infusion.
"I have one every six months, which keeps my disease under control and enables me to live a practically normal life.
"Which I am really grateful, because I am in a position where I can live a pretty much normal life.
"But obviously where I have come from since 2016 is a massive long journey."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Andrea McLean said: "People see you here now, you look like there is nothing wrong with you, let's look at you in 2016."
They then played two clips from where Kéllé battled with her speech, the first was of her explaining on Loose Women that her condition was stress-related and that she had a seizure, and in the second video speaking into a camera but struggling terribly.
Kéllé said she wanted to raise awareness for her condition so that other people did not have to suffer like she did.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I never watch it because I find it too painful to put myself back in that situation, but that was me and those are the effects of lupus," she said.
"But the reason I talk about it is because there isn't an awareness of lupus like there is with cancer and other diseases, which is why I am willing to use my story to help other people to understand the effects of the disease."
Viewers were equally moved by the video as one tweeted: "That even choked me a bit because all I see is a confident and lovely woman...
" @kellebryan is honestly so lovely, every time I’ve been at #Hollyoaks she goes out of her way to say hello to everyone, honestly lovely. #LooseWomen ".
"Thank you @kellebryan for opening up, you are going to help so many people who are going through the same thing by sharing your story #LooseWomen " added another.
A third remarked: "That was interesting hearing Kelle talk about Lupus, I don't really know much about it. #LooseWomen ".
* Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV at 12:30pm


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Kai Havertz won't train with Bayer Leverkusen again as Chelsea 'agree fee'

Kai Havertz looks set to complete his big-money move to Chelsea after Bayer Leverkusen confirmed they do not expect him to train with them again .
The playmaker , 21 , is set for a move to the Premier League and has now linked up with Germany ahead of their Nations League games .
According to Leverkusen boss Peter Bosz , that means he has already had his final training session at the club as they plan for life without their talisman .
After attracting plenty of interest from top clubs in recent years , it is Chelsea who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is claimed by The Guardian that they have agreed a deal for an initial club record fee of £72million , which will surpass the fee they paid for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga .
Havertz has reportedly already agreed personal terms on a five-year contract and the fee will rise if a number of clauses are met , including Chelsea winning the Champions League over the next five years .
`` Unfortunately , our squad has not yet been determined , '' Bosz said on Monday .
`` I do n't expect Kevin Volland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
`` It is possible that other players will also change .
We definitely need to bring in players .
`` Normally a season preparation takes six weeks .
It 's an advantage that I 'm not new here .
`` In two weeks of vacation , not much substance is lost - the players do n't start from scratch .
From there we build now . ''
Chelsea have already raided the Bundesliga to land Timo Werner , who scored less than four minutes into his debut in a friendly against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was set up largely by a superb cross field ball from fellow new recruit Hakim Ziyech before he limped off with an injury .
Lampard praised the impact of the signings after their first outing with Havertz now set to join them .
`` I thought Timo was really sharp and bright , '' said Lampard .
`` He got his goal really early in the game , he showed some of the qualities that I know very well he has so I am very excited about having him in the squad .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything about him was a great little start for him and Hakim Ziyech the same , some of his contributions and passing and quality levels were great .
`` He has a bit of a knock on his knee , a little bit of a small twist which we will have to assess , hopefully it is not too bad , but in the performances they were both really good.
” Defensively , Malang Sarr has signed before heading out on loan whilst Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva are being tipped by Lampard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With Ben Chilwell , he is a player I know very well , he has been pretty much England ’ s first-choice left-back now in recent times , '' he told the club ’ s official website .
`` Great qualities in terms of how he can join in , he is athletic , his physicality , the way he plays and the quality of his left foot , so for us in terms of how he can help out on the left side , attack-wise and defensively , which of course is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am excited to work with him so I think he is a great addition .
At 23 years of age , it is a really positive one for us .
`` With Thiago Silva , we are looking at a player I know very well , pretty much as we all do , '' he added .
`` He brings great experience for us , he is still playing at a massively high level , as we saw in the Champions League final and games towards the final , so I expect him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his experience , leadership and his qualities .
It is going to be very important for us .
`` We have a relatively young squad , we saw that last year , there were games afterwards when I was probably asking for more voice and some more leadership in different ways and he brings that naturally straight away , and also on the pitch he can help talk and be the player that he is which means affecting others .
`` On those levels I hope he brings that .
I am pretty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know he has , so I am excited for when he joins up . ''

Chelsea are closing in on a £90million Kai Havertz transfer with Bayer Leverkusen boss Peter Bosz confirming they do not expect him to train with the club again
Kai Havertz looks set to complete his big-money move to Chelsea after Bayer Leverkusen confirmed they do not expect him to train with them again.
The playmaker, 21, is set for a move to the Premier League and has now linked up with Germany ahead of their Nations League games.
According to Leverkusen boss Peter Bosz, that means he has already had his final training session at the club as they plan for life without their talisman.
After attracting plenty of interest from top clubs in recent years, it is Chelsea who have converted that into a concrete move.
It is claimed by The Guardian that they have agreed a deal for an initial club record fee of £72million, which will surpass the fee they paid for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Havertz has reportedly already agreed personal terms on a five-year contract and the fee will rise if a number of clauses are met, including Chelsea winning the Champions League over the next five years.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Unfortunately, our squad has not yet been determined," Bosz said on Monday.
"I don't expect Kevin Volland and Kai Havertz to train with us again.
"It is possible that other players will also change. We definitely need to bring in players.
"Normally a season preparation takes six weeks. It's an advantage that I'm not new here.
"In two weeks of vacation, not much substance is lost - the players don't start from scratch. From there we build now."
Chelsea have already raided the Bundesliga to land Timo Werner, who scored less than four minutes into his debut in a friendly against Brighton at the weekend.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
That goal was set up largely by a superb cross field ball from fellow new recruit Hakim Ziyech before he limped off with an injury.
Lampard praised the impact of the signings after their first outing with Havertz now set to join them.
"I thought Timo was really sharp and bright," said Lampard.
"He got his goal really early in the game, he showed some of the qualities that I know very well he has so I am very excited about having him in the squad.
"I thought his work rate and everything about him was a great little start for him and Hakim Ziyech the same, some of his contributions and passing and quality levels were great.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
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"He has a bit of a knock on his knee, a little bit of a small twist which we will have to assess, hopefully it is not too bad, but in the performances they were both really good.”
Defensively, Malang Sarr has signed before heading out on loan whilst Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva are being tipped by Lampard to make a big impression.
"With Ben Chilwell, he is a player I know very well, he has been pretty much England’s first-choice left-back now in recent times," he told the club’s official website.
"Great qualities in terms of how he can join in, he is athletic, his physicality, the way he plays and the quality of his left foot, so for us in terms of how he can help out on the left side, attack-wise and defensively, which of course is always first and foremost.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
"I am excited to work with him so I think he is a great addition. At 23 years of age, it is a really positive one for us.
"With Thiago Silva, we are looking at a player I know very well, pretty much as we all do," he added.
"He brings great experience for us, he is still playing at a massively high level, as we saw in the Champions League final and games towards the final, so I expect him to come and bring that, bring his experience, leadership and his qualities. It is going to be very important for us.
"We have a relatively young squad, we saw that last year, there were games afterwards when I was probably asking for more voice and some more leadership in different ways and he brings that naturally straight away, and also on the pitch he can help talk and be the player that he is which means affecting others.
"On those levels I hope he brings that. I am pretty sure he will with the qualities we know he has, so I am excited for when he joins up."