thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Meghan saw Charles as 'second dad' who took shine to 'sassy, confident' Duchess

Meghan Markle saw Prince Charles as `` second father '' after he took a shine to the `` sassy , confident '' Duchess .
The Duchess of Sussex formed a close bond with her father-in-law , who had walked her down the aisle in St George 's Chapel at Windsor Castle .
A friend close to the Prince of Wales said Charles admired Meghan was her `` confidence '' .
In return , Meghan was said to have `` found such a supportive and loving father in Charles which has really changed her life for the better '' .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Carolyn Durand that she saw Charles not as a father-in-law but as a `` second father '' .
Harry and his dad have reportedly been in regular contact since he moved to the US with Meghan and Archie .
It is believed Prince Charles has shown more understanding than other members of the Royal Family of Harry 's decision to give up his duties and move abroad .
The Prince of Wales is still keeping the door open for a dramatic return for the Sussexes , despite being hurt by some claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s estranged dad Thomas Markle has recently claimed to have said he does n't trust his daughter anymore because of her `` lies '' and has given up hopes of a reconciliation .
Thomas is said to be refuting claims made about him in the bombshell new book .
Meghan ’ s half-brother Tom Markle Jnr , who speaks to their dad every day said the 76-year-old plans to enjoy his retirement travelling the world to distract himself from the heartbreak following the book 's revelations .
Speaking exclusively he said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and doesn ’ t want to know that person because of the lies , manipulation and deceit .
`` He just had his 76th birthday – needless to say , he didn ’ t hear from Meghan .
“ As far as a reunion goes , he ’ s given up on Meghan and Harry completely .
“ Dad wants to die a happy man .
He ’ s had enough BS .
“ He ’ s better off enjoying his retirement and travelling – and forget Meghan altogether.
” But despite now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – who lives in Rosarito , Mexico – is still desperate to build a relationship with his 14-month-old grandson Archie his son said .

The Duchess of Sussex formed a close bond with her father-in-law, who walked her down the aisle at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after Thomas Markle Sr was unable to attend the wedding
Meghan Markle saw Charles as 'second dad' as he took shine to 'sassy, confident' Duchess
Meghan Markle saw Prince Charles as "second father" after he took a shine to the "sassy , confident" Duchess.
The Duchess of Sussex formed a close bond with her father-in-law, who had walked her down the aisle in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
A friend close to the Prince of Wales said Charles admired Meghan was her "confidence".
In return, Meghan was said to have "found such a supportive and loving father in Charles which has really changed her life for the better".
The source told Finding Freedom authors Omid Scoobie and Carolyn Durand that she saw Charles not as a father-in-law but as a "second father".
Harry and his dad have reportedly been in regular contact since he moved to the US with Meghan and Archie.
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It is believed Prince Charles has shown more understanding than other members of the Royal Family of Harry's decision to give up his duties and move abroad.
The Prince of Wales is still keeping the door open for a dramatic return for the Sussexes, despite being hurt by some claims in their new biography.
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Meghan Markle ’s estranged dad Thomas Markle has recently claimed to have said he doesn't trust his daughter anymore because of her "lies" and has given up hopes of a reconciliation.
Thomas is said to be refuting claims made about him in the bombshell new book.
Meghan’s half-brother Tom Markle Jnr, who speaks to their dad every day said the 76-year-old plans to enjoy his retirement travelling the world to distract himself from the heartbreak following the book's revelations.
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Speaking exclusively he said: “He doesn’t trust her and doesn’t want to know that person because of the lies, manipulation and deceit.
"He just had his 76th birthday – needless to say, he didn’t hear from Meghan.
“As far as a reunion goes, he’s given up on Meghan and Harry completely.
“Dad wants to die a happy man. He’s had enough BS.
“He’s better off enjoying his retirement and travelling – and forget Meghan altogether.”
But despite now giving up on his daughter, Thomas – who lives in Rosarito, Mexico – is still desperate to build a relationship with his 14-month-old grandson Archie his son said.


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Wife arrested after husband kills himself over their 'lack of sex life'

A woman has been arrested after her husband reportedly took his own life when she `` refused to have sex with him '' .
The grieving widow faces charges in India following a criminal complaint by the man 's mother .
Geeta Parmar is accused of `` abetment to suicide '' following husband Surendrasinh 's death .
Police arrested her even though she was n't present when her husband passed away .
Her mother-in-law blames the 32-year-old for the tragedy , and she was arrested by police in Gujarat as a result , the Times of India reports .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Muli claimed that the couple did not sleep together during their 22 month marriage .
This , she claims , caused her son `` mental stress '' and led to his death .
Mrs Parmar wrote : `` Once I had gone inside my son 's room and found that he and my daughter-in-law were sleeping on different beds .
`` When I asked my son about this , he told me that they did not have relations as Geeta had taken a vow that she would not sleep with her husband .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this caused him `` mental stress '' and led to the couple arguing a lot .
Shortly before his death on July 27 , Geeta had left railway worker Surendrasinh and gone back to live with her parents , it is reported .
He took his own life while the rest of his family were attending a funeral , the Times of India reports .
The matter is now being investigated by Shaherkotda police in Ahmedabad , Gujarat .
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Geeta Parmar has been arrested in Gujarat, India, after her mother-in-law blamed her for the death of husband Surendrasinh, who reportedly took his own life last month
Wife arrested after husband kills himself over their 'lack of sex life'
A woman has been arrested after her husband reportedly took his own life when she "refused to have sex with him".
The grieving widow faces charges in India following a criminal complaint by the man's mother.
Geeta Parmar is accused of "abetment to suicide" following husband Surendrasinh's death.
Police arrested her even though she wasn't present when her husband passed away.
Her mother-in-law blames the 32-year-old for the tragedy, and she was arrested by police in Gujarat as a result, the Times of India reports.
In a criminal complaint, Surendrasinh's mother Muli claimed that the couple did not sleep together during their 22 month marriage.
This, she claims, caused her son "mental stress" and led to his death.
Mrs Parmar wrote: "Once I had gone inside my son's room and found that he and my daughter-in-law were sleeping on different beds.
"When I asked my son about this, he told me that they did not have relations as Geeta had taken a vow that she would not sleep with her husband."
Mrs Parmar, 55, claimed that this caused him "mental stress" and led to the couple arguing a lot.
Shortly before his death on July 27, Geeta had left railway worker Surendrasinh and gone back to live with her parents, it is reported.
He took his own life while the rest of his family were attending a funeral, the Times of India reports.
The matter is now being investigated by Shaherkotda police in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-12--Family sues ‘vile' cop for 'molesting daughter’s corpse in sick bodycam vid'

A police officer is being sued by the family of a woman whose dead body he allegedly molested after she 'd died from a drug overdose .
The family of of Elizabeth Baggett , 34 , have accused on-duty LAPD officer David Rojas of invading privacy , inflicting emotional distress and mishandling human remains - as well as violating statutory duties .
The lawsuit - seen by The Sun - was filed on Tuesday in LA Superior Court , and also alleges other unnamed police department staff viewed and shared the footage .
Rojas , 27 , is said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 20 , 2019 and on finding her dead , is alleged to have `` sexually molested '' her , including `` fondling [ her ] breasts and feeling her nipples '' .
The lawsuit goes on to say the officer 's bodycam recorded the alleged victim 's `` naked form '' as well as Rojas `` engaging in sexual contact '' with her .
`` The defendants transmitted the video to others who subsequently viewed the video , '' it adds .
Attorney Gloria Allred filed the lawsuit on behalf of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baggett , son Preston Sertich and his father , Michael Sertich .
`` We are seeking compensatory and punitive damages according to proof at trial , '' Ms Allred said .
Mum Janet said : `` I learned in the despair of losing Elizabeth that she was abused by the police officer sworn to protect her and all of us .
`` I am infuriated that this man had so little respect for another human being , our Elizabeth , for not having the thought that she is someone ’ s daughter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she fears the video will resurface and has been having nightmares about what allegedly happened to her daughter .
In a statement released by son Preston , six , under the guidance of his dad , he called the alleged behaviour `` vile '' .
The LAPD has declined to comment on the civil case due to it still being active .
Rojas , 27 , has already been charged in criminal court with having sexual contact with human remains without authority in relation to the alleged incident - pleading not guilty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his partner but allegedly committed the offence when he was briefly left alone with the body and switched off his bodycam .
However , a two-minute buffer on the device continued to film the alleged incident and was later found during a random check .
The four-year veteran has been placed on leave but is free on a $ 20,000 bail while he awaits trial , facing three years in prison if convicted .
LAPD Chief Michel Moore said at the time of Roja 's arrest the alleged incident `` does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the Los Angeles Police Protective League said the alleged behaviour was `` abhorrent and an affront to every law enforcement professional '' .

LAPD cop David Rojas, 27, is accused of molesting 34-year-old mum Elizabeth Baggett's corpse after responding to an emergency call at her home and finding her dead
A police officer is being sued by the family of a woman whose dead body he allegedly molested after she'd died from a drug overdose.
The family of of Elizabeth Baggett, 34, have accused on-duty LAPD officer David Rojas of invading privacy, inflicting emotional distress and mishandling human remains - as well as violating statutory duties.
The lawsuit - seen by The Sun - was filed on Tuesday in LA Superior Court, and also alleges other unnamed police department staff viewed and shared the footage.
Rojas, 27, is said to have been dispatched to Elizabeth's home on October 20, 2019 and on finding her dead, is alleged to have "sexually molested" her, including "fondling [her] breasts and feeling her nipples".
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The lawsuit goes on to say the officer's bodycam recorded the alleged victim's "naked form" as well as Rojas "engaging in sexual contact" with her.
"The defendants transmitted the video to others who subsequently viewed the video," it adds.
Attorney Gloria Allred filed the lawsuit on behalf of Elizabeth's family, including mum Janet Baggett, son Preston Sertich and his father, Michael Sertich.
"We are seeking compensatory and punitive damages according to proof at trial," Ms Allred said.
Image: RememberingElizabethBaggett/Facebook) RememberingElizabethBaggett/Facebook)
Mum Janet said: "I learned in the despair of losing Elizabeth that she was abused by the police officer sworn to protect her and all of us.
"I am infuriated that this man had so little respect for another human being, our Elizabeth, for not having the thought that she is someone’s daughter, granddaughter and mother."
She said she fears the video will resurface and has been having nightmares about what allegedly happened to her daughter.
In a statement released by son Preston, six, under the guidance of his dad, he called the alleged behaviour "vile".
The LAPD has declined to comment on the civil case due to it still being active.
Rojas, 27, has already been charged in criminal court with having sexual contact with human remains without authority in relation to the alleged incident - pleading not guilty.
He had responded to the emergency call with his partner but allegedly committed the offence when he was briefly left alone with the body and switched off his bodycam.
However, a two-minute buffer on the device continued to film the alleged incident and was later found during a random check.
The four-year veteran has been placed on leave but is free on a $20,000 bail while he awaits trial, facing three years in prison if convicted.
LAPD Chief Michel Moore said at the time of Roja's arrest the alleged incident "does not represent the values" of LAPD.
While the Los Angeles Police Protective League said the alleged behaviour was "abhorrent and an affront to every law enforcement professional".


thedailymirror--2020-08-12--Arsenal transfer news: Gunners lead Gabriel hunt, Ceballos and Aubameyang latest

Arsenal signed off their 2019/20 season with FA Cup success after a Wembley win against Chelsea - but all attentions now turn to the transfer window .
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta are looking to make additions in the market , although financial uncertainty remains and staggered end-of-season dates for clubs mean there are additional obstacles to negotiate .
Nevertheless , Arsenal are continually linked with a host of big-name players and remain hopeful of concluding several deals this summer - alongside potentially moving on a few of their current first-team squad .
We look at all the latest transfer news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes , according to the Daily Star .
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to add another defender to his ranks after securing Pablo Mari following his loan spell .
Arteta will next season be able to call upon William Saliba , who has returned following his loan at Saint-Etienne , but the Spaniard is keen to wrap up a deal for £25million-rated Gabriel .
The 22-year-old Brazilian has emerged as one of Ligue 1 ’ s top defenders following an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would likely spell the end of Sokratis and Shkodran Mustafi ’ s Arsenal careers .
Arteta is hoping to secure Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on loan for another season in order to preserve funds for Arsenal ’ s pursuit of Atletico Madrid ’ s Thomas Partey .
As per The Athletic , with a tightened budget due to the Covid-19 pandemic , the Gunners can not afford to buy both players , and have opened talks with Real over extending Ceballos ’ loan to the end of the 2020/21 season .
Ceballos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emirates , especially in the club ’ s post-lockdown run of fixtures , but Arteta remains hopeful of bolstering his midfield with Partey while retaining the Spaniard ’ s services .
Partey has a £45m release clause although Arsenal remain hopeful of securing the 27-year-old Ghana international for less .
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ’ s brother has dropped a hint that the Arsenal captain is set to stay at the club .
During an Instagram Live stream on Monday , when asked to wink if Aubameyang had signed a new contract , his brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera .
Aubameyang ’ s future has been the subject of intense speculation .
The striker ’ s current deal expires in 2021 but the club are determined to tie him down to fresh terms .
The former Borussia Dortmund forward scored 29 goals in 44 games during the 2019/20 season , bringing his total to 70 in 109 appearances since arriving from the German club in January 2018 .
Juventus are prepared to sell Aaron Ramsey this summer , according to Sky Italy .
The Welshman joined the Italian champions last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggled to hold down a regular starting place under Maurizio Sarri .
Andrea Pirlo , who succeeded Sarri as Juve boss last week , is willing to move Ramsey on as the former midfielder begins his rebuild , with Blaise Matuidi set to join Inter Miami and Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain also likely to leave .
Ramsey , 29 , has three years remaining on his contract at the Bianconeri .
He has scored four goals in 35 appearances this season but was used primarily from the bench following Serie A ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

TRANSFER UPDATE: PIRLO WANTS RID OF RAMSEY, MAN UTD WON'T GIVE UP ON SANCHO, CHELSEA LINKED WITH ANOTHER ATTACKER
TRANSFER UPDATE: PIRLO WANTS RID OF RAMSEY, MAN UTD WON'T GIVE UP ON SANCHO, CHELSEA LINKED WITH ANOTHER ATTACKER
The latest transfer gossip from the Emirates as Mikel Arteta plots squad overhaul on a budget to turn the Gunners back into serious Premier League contenders
Arsenal signed off their 2019/20 season with FA Cup success after a Wembley win against Chelsea - but all attentions now turn to the transfer window.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta are looking to make additions in the market, although financial uncertainty remains and staggered end-of-season dates for clubs mean there are additional obstacles to negotiate.
Nevertheless, Arsenal are continually linked with a host of big-name players and remain hopeful of concluding several deals this summer - alongside potentially moving on a few of their current first-team squad.
We look at all the latest transfer news surrounding the club.
Arsenal leading Gabriel chase
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Arsenal have moved ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes,according to the Daily Star.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to add another defender to his ranks after securing Pablo Mari following his loan spell.
Arteta will next season be able to call upon William Saliba, who has returned following his loan at Saint-Etienne, but the Spaniard is keen to wrap up a deal for £25million-rated Gabriel.
The 22-year-old Brazilian has emerged as one of Ligue 1’s top defenders following an impressive season with Lille. His arrival would likely spell the end of Sokratis and Shkodran Mustafi’s Arsenal careers.
Arteta keen on extending Ceballos loan
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Arteta is hoping to secure Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on loan for another season in order to preserve funds for Arsenal’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey.
As per The Athletic, with a tightened budget due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Gunners cannot afford to buy both players, and have opened talks with Real over extending Ceballos’ loan to the end of the 2020/21 season.
Ceballos has made a real impression at the Emirates, especially in the club’s post-lockdown run of fixtures, but Arteta remains hopeful of bolstering his midfield with Partey while retaining the Spaniard’s services.
Partey has a £45m release clause although Arsenal remain hopeful of securing the 27-year-old Ghana international for less.
Auba’s brother drops hint over future
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s brother has dropped a hint that the Arsenal captain is set to stay at the club.
During an Instagram Live stream on Monday, when asked to wink if Aubameyang had signed a new contract, his brother Willy responded with a wink into the camera.
Aubameyang’s future has been the subject of intense speculation. The striker’s current deal expires in 2021 but the club are determined to tie him down to fresh terms.
The former Borussia Dortmund forward scored 29 goals in 44 games during the 2019/20 season, bringing his total to 70 in 109 appearances since arriving from the German club in January 2018.
Juve ready to offload Ramsey
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Juventus are prepared to sell Aaron Ramsey this summer, according to Sky Italy.
The Welshman joined the Italian champions last year after 11 years at Arsenal, but struggled to hold down a regular starting place under Maurizio Sarri.
Andrea Pirlo, who succeeded Sarri as Juve boss last week, is willing to move Ramsey on as the former midfielder begins his rebuild, with Blaise Matuidi set to join Inter Miami and Sami Khedira and Gonzalo Higuain also likely to leave.
Ramsey, 29, has three years remaining on his contract at the Bianconeri.
He has scored four goals in 35 appearances this season but was used primarily from the bench following Serie A’s resumption in June.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-12--Denise Welch slammed by ex Tim Healy for 'casual sex in bike sheds' comment

Denise Welch has faced criticism from her ex-husband Tim Healy for revealing how she cheated on him while they were married .
The 62-year-old Loose Women star was slammed by Benidorm star Tim , 68 , after the ITV lunchtime show aired a throwback clip of Denise speaking about having casual sex `` behind the bike sheds '' while she was married to him .
Denise had claimed that cheating on a partner with sex was not as bad as emotional infidelity but Tim begged to differ in a , now deleted , furious tweet aimed at his former wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking about how it was ok to have casual sex behind the bike shed even though married .
`` Day after day year on year she discussed our private life .
Long suffering Tim Healy I am no more xx . ''
Denise had spoken out on Monday 's Loose Women show saying that when she said she could forgive a partner for cheating , she was in a dark place .
The former soap actress said : `` My husband and I both agree we held on far too long and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've now got a great friendship .
`` I genuinely used to think that being unfaithful was n't the worst thing you could do in a relationship .
There were infidelities on both sides ... which you girls know about . ''
Denise continued : `` I did n't use to think that there was anyone I could meet that would give me everything and stop me wanting to cheat , I really did n't ... and then I met Lincoln and we took alcohol out of our lives .
`` Drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basically you do n't have one and I realise that now . ''
Denise went on to say that her relationship was in a good place and how she would feel deflated if she saw any hint that he was playing away from home .
She continued : `` I now have a husband I trust 100 % .
It would kill me if I even saw any text messages .
`` I can still appreciate people 's attractiveness but I have found a man I love and he does me and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Tim was not quite on the same page as Denise when it came to this .
The pair were married between 1988 and 2012 and they share two sons - Matt , who is the frontman for 1975 and Louis , who is an actor .
Before Tim 's outburst on social media , the pair had enjoyed an amicable relationship which had seen them spend Christmas together with their current partners .
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Loose Women star Denise Welch has faced criticism from her ex-husband Tim Healy for saying that she cheated on him by having 'casual sex in bike sheds'
Denise Welch has faced criticism from her ex-husband Tim Healy for revealing how she cheated on him while they were married.
The 62-year-old Loose Women star was slammed by Benidorm star Tim, 68, after the ITV lunchtime show aired a throwback clip of Denise speaking about having casual sex "behind the bike sheds" while she was married to him.
Denise had claimed that cheating on a partner with sex was not as bad as emotional infidelity but Tim begged to differ in a, now deleted, furious tweet aimed at his former wife.
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He wrote: "Just watched yesterday's loose Women.
"Denise in her day was talking about how it was ok to have casual sex behind the bike shed even though married.
"Day after day year on year she discussed our private life. Long suffering Tim Healy I am no more xx."
Denise had spoken out on Monday's Loose Women show saying that when she said she could forgive a partner for cheating, she was in a dark place.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
The former soap actress said: "My husband and I both agree we held on far too long and we were making each other miserable and thankfully we've now got a great friendship.
"I genuinely used to think that being unfaithful wasn't the worst thing you could do in a relationship. There were infidelities on both sides... which you girls know about."
Denise continued: "I didn't use to think that there was anyone I could meet that would give me everything and stop me wanting to cheat, I really didn't... and then I met Lincoln and we took alcohol out of our lives.
"Drink and drugs ruin your moral compass... basically you don't have one and I realise that now."
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Denise went on to say that her relationship was in a good place and how she would feel deflated if she saw any hint that he was playing away from home.
She continued: "I now have a husband I trust 100%. It would kill me if I even saw any text messages.
"I can still appreciate people's attractiveness but I have found a man I love and he does me and I am a completely different person now."
Tim was not quite on the same page as Denise when it came to this.
The pair were married between 1988 and 2012 and they share two sons - Matt, who is the frontman for 1975 and Louis, who is an actor.
Before Tim's outburst on social media, the pair had enjoyed an amicable relationship which had seen them spend Christmas together with their current partners.
Denise married Lincoln Townley a year after splitting from Tim, in 2013 while Tim tied the knot with Joan Anderton in 2015.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-12--Thiago Alcantara 'wants to join Liverpool' after Jurgen Klopp transfer talks

Thiago Alcantara 'wants to play for Liverpool ' , with the Bayern Munich midfielder reportedly having been in talks with Jurgen Klopp 'for weeks ' .
Former Barcelona star Thiago wants a new challenge this summer , and Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said the club are willing to sell `` for a fair transfer fee '' .
That so far appears to be the problem , with Liverpool reluctant to pay the €30m ( £27m ) asking price the Bundesliga giants have slapped on the 29-year-old .
The Spain international 's desire to join the Premier League champions is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Pod Save the Ball podcast .
Journalist Fabrizio Romano told the podcast that following talks between Klopp and Thiago , both parties want to make the transfer happen .
`` Jurgen Klopp wants the player and Thiago wants to play for Liverpool , '' Romano said .
`` Thiago and Klopp have been in talks for weeks , he wants to join Liverpool . ''
However , Bayern are yet to receive a formal offer for Thiago , and Romano said the Reds are not keen on splashing out £27m .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayern ’ s asking price and have not submitted a bid , '' he said .
Bayern CEO Rummenigge has confirmed he is willing to sanction Thiago 's departure for the right fee .
`` Regarding Thiago , it 's known that he told us he wanted to do something new , '' the Bayern chief executive told German outlet Bild .
`` If a club approaches us that is willing to pay a fair transfer fee , we will work on it . ''
Thiago has made 37 appearances this season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win over Chelsea on Saturday to ensure their progression to the Champions League quarter-finals .
Bayern manager Hansi Flick commented on Thiago 's future before the tie with the Blues , admitting he will be a big loss to the German champions .
“ If he wants to try again in the Premier League now , I totally understand , '' Flick said .
`` But it would be a shame because Thiago gives our game that certain something .
“ That 's why I would like , as a coach , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next few years , but that 's life .
It would go on.
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LIVERPOOL THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD SAYS FORMER STAR KOLO TOURE
LIVERPOOL THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD SAYS FORMER STAR KOLO TOURE
Liverpool are reportedly reluctant to pay Bayern Munich's £27m asking price, but both the midfielder and the Premier League champions appear to want the transfer to happen
Thiago Alcantara 'wants to play for Liverpool', with the Bayern Munich midfielder reportedly having been in talks with Jurgen Klopp 'for weeks'.
Former Barcelona star Thiago wants a new challenge this summer, and Bayern chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said the club are willing to sell "for a fair transfer fee".
That so far appears to be the problem, with Liverpool reluctant to pay the €30m (£27m) asking price the Bundesliga giants have slapped on the 29-year-old.
The Spain international's desire to join the Premier League champions is certainly not at issue, according to the Pod Save the Ball podcast.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano told the podcast that following talks between Klopp and Thiago, both parties want to make the transfer happen.
Image: FC Bayern via Getty Images) FC Bayern via Getty Images)
"Jurgen Klopp wants the player and Thiago wants to play for Liverpool," Romano said.
"Thiago and Klopp have been in talks for weeks, he wants to join Liverpool."
However, Bayern are yet to receive a formal offer for Thiago, and Romano said the Reds are not keen on splashing out £27m.
"Liverpool don’t want to pay Bayern’s asking price and have not submitted a bid," he said.
Bayern CEO Rummenigge has confirmed he is willing to sanction Thiago's departure for the right fee.
"Regarding Thiago, it's known that he told us he wanted to do something new," the Bayern chief executive told German outlet Bild .
"If a club approaches us that is willing to pay a fair transfer fee, we will work on it."
Thiago has made 37 appearances this season, most recently featuring in Bayern's 4-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday to ensure their progression to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Bayern manager Hansi Flick commented on Thiago's future before the tie with the Blues, admitting he will be a big loss to the German champions.
“If he wants to try again in the Premier League now, I totally understand," Flick said. "But it would be a shame because Thiago gives our game that certain something.
“That's why I would like, as a coach, to have him on the team for the next few years, but that's life. It would go on.”
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thedailymirror--2020-08-12--Double trouble for teachers as nine sets of twins start school in same area

Teachers will be seeing double in one local authority area as nine sets of twins start school .
The 18 pupils will enter primary one in Inverclyde on Wednesday , with eight of the sets posing for photographs on Tuesday .
A total of 16 sets of twins were eligible to start school in the area this month but the parents of seven pairs decided to defer till next year .
Inverclyde Council said the area is increasingly a hotspot for twins , with the incidence of multiple births in 2015 - the year the majority of this year 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % locally compared to the Scottish average of 1.15 % of live births .
Provost Martin Brennan said : `` I am constantly surprised at the high number of twins we have heading for primary school every year .
`` It often runs into double figures .
`` This year would have followed that trend apart from a number of parents deciding to defer their children 's school start until 2021 . ''
He added : `` As a former teacher , I am particularly pleased to be able to welcome them as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their new schools .
`` And 'new ' is very much the operative word .
`` Every school in Inverclyde has been , or is being , totally rebuilt or refurbished as part of the council 's impressive £270 million investment in its school buildings . ''
Three of the nine sets of twins will be attending Newark Primary School .
Councillor Jim Clocherty , convener of Inverclyde Council 's Education and Communities Committee , said : `` The twins photo has become very much a traditional part of the first day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Clearly , though , the twins who start school on Wednesday will be facing a very different school environment than last year .
`` We have done our utmost to make sure our schools are safe and welcoming for our new pupils . ''
He added : `` Hand sanitiser stations have been installed throughout our schools along with one-way systems and social distancing where required .
`` It will be a different first day and a different school experience but I 'm certain it will still be a rewarding one which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career . ''

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Sixteen sets of twins were eligible to start school in Inverclyde this week but parents of seven pairs opted to defer - with the area increasingly a hotspot
Double trouble for teachers as nine sets of twins start school in same area
Teachers will be seeing double in one local authority area as nine sets of twins start school.
The 18 pupils will enter primary one in Inverclyde on Wednesday, with eight of the sets posing for photographs on Tuesday.
A total of 16 sets of twins were eligible to start school in the area this month but the parents of seven pairs decided to defer till next year.
Inverclyde Council said the area is increasingly a hotspot for twins, with the incidence of multiple births in 2015 - the year the majority of this year's new starts were born - at 2.25% locally compared to the Scottish average of 1.15% of live births.
Provost Martin Brennan said: "I am constantly surprised at the high number of twins we have heading for primary school every year.
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"It often runs into double figures.
"This year would have followed that trend apart from a number of parents deciding to defer their children's school start until 2021."
He added: "As a former teacher, I am particularly pleased to be able to welcome them as they prepare to join their new classmates in their new schools.
"And 'new' is very much the operative word.
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"Every school in Inverclyde has been, or is being, totally rebuilt or refurbished as part of the council's impressive £270 million investment in its school buildings."
Three of the nine sets of twins will be attending Newark Primary School.
Councillor Jim Clocherty, convener of Inverclyde Council's Education and Communities Committee, said: "The twins photo has become very much a traditional part of the first day at school for many local parents.
"Clearly, though, the twins who start school on Wednesday will be facing a very different school environment than last year.
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"We have done our utmost to make sure our schools are safe and welcoming for our new pupils."
He added: "Hand sanitiser stations have been installed throughout our schools along with one-way systems and social distancing where required.
"It will be a different first day and a different school experience but I'm certain it will still be a rewarding one which leads to a successful and enjoyable school career."


thedailymirror--2020-08-12--Three airlines named and shamed for failing to refund passengers in agreed time

Ryanair , Virgin Atlantic and Tui are failing to refund passengers in agreed timeframes , breaching recent commitments to the industry regulator that they would speed up their refund process .
Consumer champion Which ?
has seen evidence that the airlines are reneging on promises they made to the Civil Aviation Authority ( CAA ) about how they would improve their refund processes .
This includes from some passengers who have been left out of pocket since March .
The findings come after the CAA reviewed airlines ’ behaviour and identified several carriers that weren ’ t paying refunds ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take enforcement action after receiving commitments from the airlines to improve their performance .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE However , Which ?
found that Ryanair , Tui and Virgin – all identified by the CAA as not processing refunds fast enough – are falling short of the promises they made , prompting concerns that the regulator ’ s enforcement powers may not be fit for purpose .
The CAA told Ryanair it wasn ’ t satisfied that it was taking 10 weeks or longer to process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should also be offering passengers the choice of a cash refund .
Following the regulator ’ s review , Ryanair published a commitment on its website that all refund requests up to the end of May would be cleared by July 31 .
But some Ryanair passengers are still waiting for refunds from March , with some - including palliative care nurse Jeanette Howard - still trying to get cash refunds after they were initially sent vouchers despite requesting cash refunds .
Ms Howard has called the airline `` on a daily basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchange the voucher for cash , but she ’ s still waiting for her money back .
Virgin Atlantic , meanwhile , told the CAA its maximum waiting time for refunds is 120 days , but some passengers have been trying to get refunds from the airline for longer than four months .
Jeff Palmer and his wife were due to fly with the airline to Vegas on April 9 but requested a refund on March 31 after the flights were cancelled .
He said he has tried `` every method under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received emails telling him it would be 90 days , then 50 , then another 14 , before receiving a refund for his flight but not his wife 's – despite it being part of the same booking .
Tui was reprimanded by the CAA for issuing vouchers and then making customers wait a further 28 days before they could apply for their money back .
Tui told the CAA that `` on average , cash refunds will be processed within 14 days '' .
However , despite telling the regulator it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still states on its website that customers must wait for a voucher before they can claim a cash refund .
Kath Lowe ’ s Tui flight from Manchester to Tenerife was cancelled on 29 April , but she hasn ’ t received a voucher – or any other communication – from Tui and until she does she can ’ t claim a refund .
She says she ’ s tried calling Tui on many occasions but she ’ s never managed to get through to its call centre .
Following its review , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have committed to speeding up the time it is taking to process refunds without requiring enforcement action , and that it would continue to monitor those airlines and continue to push for further improvements .
It said it would consider if enforcement action was appropriate if airlines failed to meet their commitments .
However , it also highlighted that its enforcement powers are not well suited to swift action , and that it can take a considerable period of time for a case to come before the courts .
Rory Boland , Editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Passengers must be able to rely on a regulator that has effective powers to protect their rights – especially at a time of unprecedented turmoil .
The government needs to step up and ensure the CAA has the tools it needs to hold airlines to account , or risk consumer trust in the travel industry being damaged beyond repair . ''
A Tui spokesperson said : `` Customers with cancelled flight only bookings which were due to depart before 11 July were issued refund credit vouchers , and could then apply for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These refunds were processed within 28 days .
`` Customers with cancelled flight only bookings which were due to depart from 11 July onwards will automatically receive cash refunds .
These refunds will be processed within 14 days .
`` We ’ re really sorry to any customers who may have experienced delays in receiving their refund . ''
Tui also confirmed a voucher was sent to Ms Lowe in May but said it may have been lost in junk mail .
They ’ ve now requested for this to be cancelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said : `` The huge volume of refund requests we have received , combined with the constraints on our teams and systems during the pandemic , has meant that refunds have been taking longer than usual to process , and we sincerely apologise for this .
`` Since April , we have been focussed on making improvements wherever possible .
We ’ ve boosted the size of the team dedicated to processing refunds five-fold , with over 200 people now directly involved .
`` This has increased our capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , more quickly and we continue to minimise the wait time for existing refund requests .
`` Thanks to the progress made , we are steadily reducing the maximum processing time for each new Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays cash refund .
For customers requesting a refund in August , we expect the maximum processing time to be 80 days , from the date the refund is requested .
For those requesting a refund in September , we expect it to take a maximum of 60 days , and then reduce to 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before returning to normal levels .
`` Up until recently we have been committed to processing existing refunds within a maximum of 120 days , from the date the refund is requested , and we inform each customer when this is done by email .
The timeframe begins from the date the refund is requested and acknowledged by a customer agent , not the date the flight is cancelled .
`` We are aware that there are a portion of Virgin Atlantic bookings with pending refund requests which were incorrectly inputted and unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was an administration error and as soon as this was identified we urgently investigated .
We are resolving this as a priority and any customers affected will have their refund processed as soon as possible . ''
A Ryanair spokesperson said : `` Ryanair has issued in excess of €750m in cash refunds , vouchers and free moves .
`` We have cleared over 90 % of the cash refund backlog and are making rapid progress on clearing all remaining refund requests .
`` We call on the CAA to take urgent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to ensure that they provide us with real customer information .
`` Thousands of our customers are still being prevented from receiving their refund due to unauthorised third party screen scrapers who are providing Ryanair with fake email addresses or virtual credit card details that do not belong to our customers .
`` Any customer who has booked with an unauthorised third party screen scraper should contact Ryanair directly . ''
The CAA said it would review supplementary evidence provided by Which ?
on top of the 12,000 submitted during the review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual examples in order to consider what further action is needed '' .
`` We will continue to monitor performance and should any airline fall short of the commitments they have made to us , we will take further action as required , '' they added .

Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic and Tui were identified by the CAA as not processing refunds fast enough and continue to fall short of the promises they made
Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic and Tui are failing to refund passengers in agreed timeframes, breaching recent commitments to the industry regulator that they would speed up their refund process.
Consumer champion Which? has seen evidence that the airlines are reneging on promises they made to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) about how they would improve their refund processes.
This includes from some passengers who have been left out of pocket since March.
The findings come after the CAA reviewed airlines’ behaviour and identified several carriers that weren’t paying refunds ‘sufficiently quickly’, but opted not to take enforcement action after receiving commitments from the airlines to improve their performance.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
Image: ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
However, Which? found that Ryanair, Tui and Virgin – all identified by the CAA as not processing refunds fast enough – are falling short of the promises they made, prompting concerns that the regulator’s enforcement powers may not be fit for purpose.
The CAA told Ryanair it wasn’t satisfied that it was taking 10 weeks or longer to process refunds, and that airlines offering vouchers should also be offering passengers the choice of a cash refund.
Following the regulator’s review, Ryanair published a commitment on its website that all refund requests up to the end of May would be cleared by July 31.
But some Ryanair passengers are still waiting for refunds from March, with some - including palliative care nurse Jeanette Howard - still trying to get cash refunds after they were initially sent vouchers despite requesting cash refunds.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Ms Howard has called the airline "on a daily basis" since late April to ask to exchange the voucher for cash, but she’s still waiting for her money back.
Virgin Atlantic, meanwhile, told the CAA its maximum waiting time for refunds is 120 days, but some passengers have been trying to get refunds from the airline for longer than four months.
Jeff Palmer and his wife were due to fly with the airline to Vegas on April 9 but requested a refund on March 31 after the flights were cancelled.
He said he has tried "every method under the sun" to contact them, having received emails telling him it would be 90 days, then 50, then another 14, before receiving a refund for his flight but not his wife's – despite it being part of the same booking.
Tui was reprimanded by the CAA for issuing vouchers and then making customers wait a further 28 days before they could apply for their money back.
Tui told the CAA that "on average, cash refunds will be processed within 14 days".
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
However, despite telling the regulator it is no longer automatically issuing vouchers, Tui still states on its website that customers must wait for a voucher before they can claim a cash refund.
Kath Lowe’s Tui flight from Manchester to Tenerife was cancelled on 29 April, but she hasn’t received a voucher – or any other communication – from Tui and until she does she can’t claim a refund.
She says she’s tried calling Tui on many occasions but she’s never managed to get through to its call centre.
Following its review, the CAA said a number of airlines have committed to speeding up the time it is taking to process refunds without requiring enforcement action, and that it would continue to monitor those airlines and continue to push for further improvements.
It said it would consider if enforcement action was appropriate if airlines failed to meet their commitments.
However, it also highlighted that its enforcement powers are not well suited to swift action, and that it can take a considerable period of time for a case to come before the courts.
Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said: "Passengers must be able to rely on a regulator that has effective powers to protect their rights – especially at a time of unprecedented turmoil. The government needs to step up and ensure the CAA has the tools it needs to hold airlines to account, or risk consumer trust in the travel industry being damaged beyond repair."
A Tui spokesperson said: "Customers with cancelled flight only bookings which were due to depart before 11 July were issued refund credit vouchers, and could then apply for a cash refund via our online form. These refunds were processed within 28 days.
"Customers with cancelled flight only bookings which were due to depart from 11 July onwards will automatically receive cash refunds. These refunds will be processed within 14 days.
"We’re really sorry to any customers who may have experienced delays in receiving their refund."
Tui also confirmed a voucher was sent to Ms Lowe in May but said it may have been lost in junk mail. They’ve now requested for this to be cancelled and a refund to be issued.
A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said: "The huge volume of refund requests we have received, combined with the constraints on our teams and systems during the pandemic, has meant that refunds have been taking longer than usual to process, and we sincerely apologise for this.
"Since April, we have been focussed on making improvements wherever possible. We’ve boosted the size of the team dedicated to processing refunds five-fold, with over 200 people now directly involved.
"This has increased our capacity to process a greater number of refunds, more quickly and we continue to minimise the wait time for existing refund requests.
"Thanks to the progress made, we are steadily reducing the maximum processing time for each new Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays cash refund. For customers requesting a refund in August, we expect the maximum processing time to be 80 days, from the date the refund is requested. For those requesting a refund in September, we expect it to take a maximum of 60 days, and then reduce to 30 days for refunds requested in October, before returning to normal levels.
"Up until recently we have been committed to processing existing refunds within a maximum of 120 days, from the date the refund is requested, and we inform each customer when this is done by email. The timeframe begins from the date the refund is requested and acknowledged by a customer agent, not the date the flight is cancelled.
"We are aware that there are a portion of Virgin Atlantic bookings with pending refund requests which were incorrectly inputted and unfortunately now exceed 120 days for processing. This was an administration error and as soon as this was identified we urgently investigated. We are resolving this as a priority and any customers affected will have their refund processed as soon as possible."
A Ryanair spokesperson said: "Ryanair has issued in excess of €750m in cash refunds, vouchers and free moves.
"We have cleared over 90% of the cash refund backlog and are making rapid progress on clearing all remaining refund requests.
"We call on the CAA to take urgent action against unauthorised third party screen scrapers and to ensure that they provide us with real customer information.
"Thousands of our customers are still being prevented from receiving their refund due to unauthorised third party screen scrapers who are providing Ryanair with fake email addresses or virtual credit card details that do not belong to our customers.
"Any customer who has booked with an unauthorised third party screen scraper should contact Ryanair directly."
The CAA said it would review supplementary evidence provided by Which? on top of the 12,000 submitted during the review, but still needs "to see individual examples in order to consider what further action is needed".
"We will continue to monitor performance and should any airline fall short of the commitments they have made to us, we will take further action as required," they added.


thedailymirror--2020-08-12--How Brad Pitt was 'saved' when he arrived in Hollywood with just $325 to name

Brad Pitt has not always been a Hollywood legend with glitz and glamour being part of his everyday life .
There was a time when he was running desperately short of money and was only saved from being destitute by Country singer Melissa Etheridge .
Brad , now 56 , arrived in Los Angeles with dreams of making it big in Hollywood but with just $ 325 to his name .
With nowhere to live or even sleep , Brad was fortunate enough to be taken in by Melissa , who believed there was potential in the aspiring actor to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Melissa let Brad sleep on her sofa , so he did n't fritter away the last remnants of his cash on a place to get his head down .
He has been eternally grateful ever since for the help and kindness that was extended by Melissa before he got his break .
That was n't all the help the Grammy Award winning artist helped Brad as she taught him to fly fish , so that he could land one of the roles that helped propel him towards his more famous films .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ audition for a starring role in Robert Redford ’ s film A River Runs Through It .
Speaking on a radio show in 2011 , Melissa revealed her part in helping Brad 's audition .
She said : `` I taught Brad Pitt how to fly fish… he had this audition , that 's back when they auditioned Brad Pitt .
“ He had an audition for A River Runs Through It .
For the audition he came to my house because I had a swimming pool , and I taught him how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Brad obviously landed the role and the rest was pretty much history as he has now worked his way to a point when auditioning is a thing of the past and roles are now written with him in mind .
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Brad Pitt was struggling for money when he pitched up in Los Angeles with a view of making it in Hollywood and it was only the kindness of a famous singer that saved him
How Brad Pitt was 'saved' when he arrived in Hollywood with just $325 to his name
Brad Pitt has not always been a Hollywood legend with glitz and glamour being part of his everyday life.
There was a time when he was running desperately short of money and was only saved from being destitute by Country singer Melissa Etheridge.
Brad, now 56, arrived in Los Angeles with dreams of making it big in Hollywood but with just $325 to his name.
With nowhere to live or even sleep, Brad was fortunate enough to be taken in by Melissa, who believed there was potential in the aspiring actor to go all the way to the top.
Melissa let Brad sleep on her sofa, so he didn't fritter away the last remnants of his cash on a place to get his head down.
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He has been eternally grateful ever since for the help and kindness that was extended by Melissa before he got his break.
That wasn't all the help the Grammy Award winning artist helped Brad as she taught him to fly fish, so that he could land one of the roles that helped propel him towards his more famous films.
In 1992, Brad was going to audition for a starring role in Robert Redford’s film A River Runs Through It.
Speaking on a radio show in 2011, Melissa revealed her part in helping Brad's audition.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She said: "I taught Brad Pitt how to fly fish… he had this audition, that's back when they auditioned Brad Pitt.
“He had an audition for A River Runs Through It. For the audition he came to my house because I had a swimming pool, and I taught him how to fly fish on the swimming pool."
Brad obviously landed the role and the rest was pretty much history as he has now worked his way to a point when auditioning is a thing of the past and roles are now written with him in mind.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-12--Sevilla chief's prediction for Man Utd clash after Europa League win over Wolves

Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui is confident his side can beat Manchester United in Sunday 's Europa League semi-final after seeing off Wolves .
United will face Sevilla in Cologne on Sunday for a place in the final , after the La Liga outfit beat Nuno Espirito Santo 's side 1-0 on Tuesday .
The semi-final will pit the team who won the competition three times in a row from 2014 to 2016 against the side who won it the following year , when Jose Mourinho led the Red Devils to Europa League glory .
Lopetegui hailed United as `` the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but said the showdown held no fears for his Sevilla side .
`` We are going to play against Manchester United in the next match - they 're the biggest team in the world but we 're going to be prepared for them , '' Lopetegui told reporters .
`` We 're focused on the next game , against a top , historic side , one of the best in the history of the sport who are in great form .
`` We will give our best as we always do .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we 'll go into it believing we can beat them . ''
Raul Jimenez 's penalty miss cost Wolves dear as they were dumped out of the competition by Lucas Ocampos 's 88th-minute winner for Sevilla in Tuesday 's quarter-final in Duisburg .
Sevilla had 76 per cent of the ball but created only a couple of chances , with Lopetegui saying his side had to stick their gameplan against a Wolves side with devastating counter-attacking capabilities .
And the Spaniard will be looking for a similar performance on Sunday against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood .
`` I think we deserved the win today , '' said the 53-year-old .
`` The key was to chip , chip , chip away , have patience and wait until the right moment .
`` I am very proud of my players because we were against a very good team .
We needed to have the ball and not make mistakes because they have very fast forwards .
`` We played very well against a good team .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pleased to make it to next stage of Europa League
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pleased to make it to next stage of Europa League
Julen Lopetegui hailed Manchester United as 'the biggest team in the world' but is confident in Sevilla's chances after their 1-0 victory over Nuno Espirito Santo's side
Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui is confident his side can beat Manchester United in Sunday's Europa League semi-final after seeing off Wolves.
United will face Sevilla in Cologne on Sunday for a place in the final, after the La Liga outfit beat Nuno Espirito Santo's side 1-0 on Tuesday.
The semi-final will pit the team who won the competition three times in a row from 2014 to 2016 against the side who won it the following year, when Jose Mourinho led the Red Devils to Europa League glory. Julen Lopetegui
Lopetegui hailed United as "the biggest team in the world", but said the showdown held no fears for his Sevilla side.
"We are going to play against Manchester United in the next match - they're the biggest team in the world but we're going to be prepared for them," Lopetegui told reporters.
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"We're focused on the next game, against a top, historic side, one of the best in the history of the sport who are in great form.
"We will give our best as we always do. To play against them will be really tough, but we'll go into it believing we can beat them."
Raul Jimenez's penalty miss cost Wolves dear as they were dumped out of the competition by Lucas Ocampos's 88th-minute winner for Sevilla in Tuesday's quarter-final in Duisburg.
Sevilla had 76 per cent of the ball but created only a couple of chances, with Lopetegui saying his side had to stick their gameplan against a Wolves side with devastating counter-attacking capabilities.
And the Spaniard will be looking for a similar performance on Sunday against a potent United attack featuring the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.
"I think we deserved the win today," said the 53-year-old. "The key was to chip, chip, chip away, have patience and wait until the right moment.
"I am very proud of my players because we were against a very good team. We needed to have the ball and not make mistakes because they have very fast forwards.
"We played very well against a good team. We had to be very concentrated."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-11--American tourist searches for Brit she hopes is the one after romantic evening

An American woman is looking for the love of her life who she met in Devon .
Kate Lefler , from Oklahoma , met `` the one '' while at a stop-off in Plymouth .
She entered her number into his phone , only to realise she had forgotten the area code , Plymouth Live reported .
Kate met Adam and his friend Mac , at the Rust and Royal bar on the Barbican on April 6 , 2018 .
The 23-year-old US Coast Guard was assigned to a Navy ship that had stopped in the city .
While two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate can not shake the feeling that she allowed the love of her life to slip through her fingers .
Adam told Kate he was originally from Wales and was in Plymouth to see his friend Mac .
She believes he was in his 30s .
Kate also believes he is in the military and may have been part of the Royal Marines .
`` I know there ’ s a chance Adam may not be single anymore but I thought it ’ s best that I at least try , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2018 at Rust and Royal , we stayed there for a while and then went to a club in the Barbican , and then a diner at the end of the night and parted ways .
`` He kissed me goodnight and we were planning on seeing each other the next day .
When a text never came I started to realise I never put my area code in with my number in his phone . ''
Kate has now created an Instagram account called helpkatefindadam and uploaded a picture of herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met Adam , alongside his friend Mac .
She has also messaged Rust and Royal to see if they recognised Mac , who Kate had a photograph with .
She said that she hoped whoever saw the messaged `` believed in fairy tales and love at first sight '' and if not , she could `` just be the crazy American girl trying to find Adam '' .
Unfortunately the staff did not have any answers .
`` My name is Kate and this is going to sound crazy , but I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I met two really fun guys named Mac and Adam .
`` I was there with a group of friends on a Navy supply ship that was in port for a few days and we came to your bar the first night we were in Plymouth .
`` We met Mac and Adam and Adam really fancied me .
We instantly had sparks fly and enjoyed a few drinks at Rust & Royal .
He was in town visiting his buddy Mac , who lived nearby .
`` This may be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I had a few drinks I failed to properly give my phone number to Adam .
And unfortunately never saw him again . ''
She continued : `` Like I said , this may sound crazy , but even after two years I ca n't but feel like he was the one who got away .
`` And all I have if his first named , his friend Mac 's name , a picture of Mac with my friend and I and the date we were there .
`` Hopefully whoever sees this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first sight .
And if not..
I can just be the crazy American girl trying to find Adam . ''
To follow Kate 's story , or if you have information about Mac or Adam , you can contact her on her Instagram page , here .

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Kate Lefler, from Oklahoma, is looking to reconnect with a man she met while in Plymouth, Devon who she believes may be the one after they spent one glorious night together
American tourist searches for Brit she hopes is the one after romantic evening
An American woman is looking for the love of her life who she met in Devon.
Kate Lefler, from Oklahoma, met "the one" while at a stop-off in Plymouth.
She entered her number into his phone, only to realise she had forgotten the area code, Plymouth Live reported.
Kate met Adam and his friend Mac, at the Rust and Royal bar on the Barbican on April 6, 2018.
The 23-year-old US Coast Guard was assigned to a Navy ship that had stopped in the city.
While two years have passed since they met, Kate cannot shake the feeling that she allowed the love of her life to slip through her fingers.
Image: helpkatefindadam/Instagram) helpkatefindadam/Instagram)
Adam told Kate he was originally from Wales and was in Plymouth to see his friend Mac.
She believes he was in his 30s.
Kate also believes he is in the military and may have been part of the Royal Marines.
"I know there’s a chance Adam may not be single anymore but I thought it’s best that I at least try," she said.
"We met April 6, 2018 at Rust and Royal, we stayed there for a while and then went to a club in the Barbican, and then a diner at the end of the night and parted ways.
"He kissed me goodnight and we were planning on seeing each other the next day. When a text never came I started to realise I never put my area code in with my number in his phone."
Kate has now created an Instagram account called helpkatefindadam and uploaded a picture of herself and a friend on the night she met Adam, alongside his friend Mac.
She has also messaged Rust and Royal to see if they recognised Mac, who Kate had a photograph with.
She said that she hoped whoever saw the messaged "believed in fairy tales and love at first sight" and if not, she could "just be the crazy American girl trying to find Adam".
Unfortunately the staff did not have any answers.
She wrote: "Hey!
Image: helpkatefindadam/Instagram) helpkatefindadam/Instagram)
"My name is Kate and this is going to sound crazy, but I was at your bar about two years ago and I met two really fun guys named Mac and Adam.
"I was there with a group of friends on a Navy supply ship that was in port for a few days and we came to your bar the first night we were in Plymouth.
"We met Mac and Adam and Adam really fancied me. We instantly had sparks fly and enjoyed a few drinks at Rust &Royal. He was in town visiting his buddy Mac, who lived nearby.
"This may be a shot in the dark, but because I had a few drinks I failed to properly give my phone number to Adam. And unfortunately never saw him again."
She continued: "Like I said, this may sound crazy, but even after two years I can't but feel like he was the one who got away.
"And all I have if his first named, his friend Mac's name, a picture of Mac with my friend and I and the date we were there.
"Hopefully whoever sees this believes in fairy tales and love at first sight. And if not.. I can just be the crazy American girl trying to find Adam."
To follow Kate's story, or if you have information about Mac or Adam, you can contact her on her Instagram page, here.


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Brits urged to support Shop Local Week and give their local high street a boost

People are being urged to do their bit during Shop Local Week to help the high street recover .
The Government-run initiative , which kicked off yesterday , comes as ministers encourage the public to “ get back to the way of life they have missed ” .
The drive follows the Mirror ’ s highly praised Shop for Britain campaign , which urged readers to back our shopkeepers .
Organisers of the Shop Local Week say it will pump money into local economies and aid the national recovery .
Official figures out tomorrow are expected to confirm that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with output down 20 % .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE Business Secretary Alok Sharma said : `` From corner shops and florists to newsagents , cafes and pubs , our high streets are at the heart of every community .
`` Business owners have done an incredible job so far to welcome shoppers back safely , and I hope people across the country will do their bit this week to help our high streets bounce back to protect jobs and support communities . ''
Figures from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all retail destinations rose by 3.8 % last week .
It includes a jump after 6pm on Monday to Wednesday thanks to the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme .
There are fears that more shops could go bust next month , when many retailers have to pay their quarterly rent .
Many stores failed to pay last quarter ’ s bill , in June , due to the coronavirus .
The British Retail Consortium is warning that the build-up of rent due next month could prove fatal for some shops .

Shop Local Week aims to pump money into local economies and aid the national recovery as coronavirus lockdown measures continue to be eased
Shop Local Week: Brits urged to help their high street recover following lockdown
People are being urged to do their bit during Shop Local Week to help the high street recover.
The Government-run initiative, which kicked off yesterday, comes as ministers encourage the public to “get back to the way of life they have missed”.
The drive follows the Mirror’s highly praised Shop for Britain campaign, which urged readers to back our shopkeepers.
Organisers of the Shop Local Week say it will pump money into local economies and aid the national recovery.
Official figures out tomorrow are expected to confirm that the UK crashed into recession during the lockdown, with output down 20%.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
Image: Wayne Starr/Daily Star) Wayne Starr/Daily Star)
Business Secretary Alok Sharma said: "From corner shops and florists to newsagents, cafes and pubs, our high streets are at the heart of every community.
"Business owners have done an incredible job so far to welcome shoppers back safely, and I hope people across the country will do their bit this week to help our high streets bounce back to protect jobs and support communities."
Figures from research firm Springboard found that footfall across all retail destinations rose by 3.8% last week.
It includes a jump after 6pm on Monday to Wednesday thanks to the Eat Out to Help Out discount scheme.
Image: PA) PA)
There are fears that more shops could go bust next month, when many retailers have to pay their quarterly rent.
Many stores failed to pay last quarter’s bill, in June, due to the coronavirus.
The British Retail Consortium is warning that the build-up of rent due next month could prove fatal for some shops.


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Man Utd could hijack Chelsea's Havertz transfer if Sancho chase is frustrated

Manchester United could reportedly hijack Chelsea 's transfer bid to sign Kai Havertz if they can not get a deal done for Jadon Sancho .
Havertz is widely expected to join Frank Lampard 's side this summer , although the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder had previously been linked with interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool .
United have made Sancho their top target for this transfer window - although Borussia Dortmund have so far played hardball over their £100million-rated star man .
The Bundesliga club said on Monday that Sancho would be staying in Germany with the Red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their asking price .
And while United have not given up hope of signing Sancho , if they continue to be frustrated they could turn instead to Havertz , according to the Manchester Evening News .
Leverkusen value the 21-year-old at around £90m , after he scored 18 goals and posted nine assists in all competitions during the season just ended .
Chelsea are believed to be confident of landing the attacking midfielder for less than that , as they look to add to the £89m combined signings of winger Hakim Ziyech from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leipzig .
Earlier this month , Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller said Havertz would not be going anywhere until after the conclusion of the club 's Europa League campaign .
But with Inter Milan having eliminated Leverkusen in Monday 's quarter-final - in which Havertz scored for the Bundesliga side - presumably the bidding can begin .
So , United face a tricky decision over how to use the £80m they are prepared to splash on Sancho .
Do they end their pursuit of the England winger and spend it on Havertz instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free run and risk missing out on both players ?
Either way , it looks like Havertz may have played his last game for Leverkusen - and at least his manager Peter Bosz saw the funny side .
Asked following Monday 's 2-1 defeat to Inter was Havertz ’ s final game for Leverkusen , Bosz replied : `` Yes , I can announce that he will play for Heracles Almelo . ''
Bosz , the former Ajax and Dortmund manager , was referring to the Dutch side Heracles he has managed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they landed Havertz on Tuesday morning by jokingly announcing his capture on Twitter , with a mocked-up picture of the German .
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TRANSFER UPDATE: PIRLO WANTS RID OF RAMSEY, MAN UTD WON'T GIVE UP ON SANCHO, CHELSEA LINKED WITH ANOTHER ATTACKER
TRANSFER UPDATE: PIRLO WANTS RID OF RAMSEY, MAN UTD WON'T GIVE UP ON SANCHO, CHELSEA LINKED WITH ANOTHER ATTACKER
Havertz has been widely tipped to leave Bayer Leverkusen for Chelsea this summer, but United could reportedly be ready to join the pursuit of the Bundesliga star
Manchester United could reportedly hijack Chelsea's transfer bid to sign Kai Havertz if they cannot get a deal done for Jadon Sancho.
Havertz is widely expected to join Frank Lampard's side this summer, although the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder had previously been linked with interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool.
United have made Sancho their top target for this transfer window - although Borussia Dortmund have so far played hardball over their £100million-rated star man.
The Bundesliga club said on Monday that Sancho would be staying in Germany with the Red Devils having so far failed to meet their asking price.
And while United have not given up hope of signing Sancho, if they continue to be frustrated they could turn instead to Havertz, according to the Manchester Evening News.
Image: Martin Meissner/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Martin Meissner/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Leverkusen value the 21-year-old at around £90m, after he scored 18 goals and posted nine assists in all competitions during the season just ended.
Chelsea are believed to be confident of landing the attacking midfielder for less than that, as they look to add to the £89m combined signings of winger Hakim Ziyech from Ajax and striker Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.
Earlier this month, Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller said Havertz would not be going anywhere until after the conclusion of the club's Europa League campaign.
But with Inter Milan having eliminated Leverkusen in Monday's quarter-final - in which Havertz scored for the Bundesliga side - presumably the bidding can begin.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
So, United face a tricky decision over how to use the £80m they are prepared to splash on Sancho.
Do they end their pursuit of the England winger and spend it on Havertz instead? Or do they allow Chelsea a free run and risk missing out on both players?
Either way, it looks like Havertz may have played his last game for Leverkusen - and at least his manager Peter Bosz saw the funny side.
Asked following Monday's 2-1 defeat to Inter was Havertz’s final game for Leverkusen, Bosz replied: "Yes, I can announce that he will play for Heracles Almelo."
Bosz, the former Ajax and Dortmund manager, was referring to the Dutch side Heracles he has managed on two separate occasions.
And Heracles jokes they landed Havertz on Tuesday morning by jokingly announcing his capture on Twitter, with a mocked-up picture of the German.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


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thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Chief nurse urges pupils getting A Level results to join NHS coronavirus fight

England ’ s Chief Nurse has issued an appeal to every pupil getting A-level results today to join the NHS in the battle against coronavirus .
The desperate plea by Ruth May for the “ Covid generation ” to help comes as the National Health Service tries to reset itself after the first wave of infection , with more than 40,000 nursing vacancies .
NHS England wants to capitalise on fresh interest in joining the health profession after the outpouring of gratitude towards carers during the pandemic .
It will today send direct emails to 50,000 people as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter and Snapchat .
The messages will appeal to those entering the universities ’ clearing system to apply for nursing degrees .
Ms May said yesterday : “ During the last six months nurses and midwives have played a leading role in the fight against coronavirus , cementing the high esteem they are already held in by the nation , so it ’ s no surprise that interest in nursing degrees is already high .
“ Uncertain times lie ahead but what we can be sure of is that the country and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that nursing will always offer a rewarding and varied career .
“ So that makes it a strong choice for any young people considering their options now .
“ Even if a Covid-19 vaccine is found , the NHS will still need all the staff it can get to help deliver on our long-term plan to save more lives and improve the country ’ s health .
`` So whoever you are , whatever your background and wherever you want to go , remember that your NHS needs you and search ‘ nursing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young people applying in advance of their A-level results for nursing degree courses were up by a sixth on 2018 .
More than 17,000 have already applied .
However , in recent years nursing degree courses have had high drop-out rates due to undergraduates ’ financial problems .
Numbers applying collapsed after the Tories abolished the nursing bursary but the party has since reinstated it .
Ms May 's plea came after it was learned that a heroic NHS nurse who was put on a ventilator after being struck down with Covid-19 has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital which saved her life .
Millie Magadlela has returned to work after being struck down by the disease .
Shadow Health Minister Justin Madders said : “ Too often we hear of nurses leaving in their droves because they are over-worked , under-paid and under-appreciated .
“ If this government is serious about attracting people to work as nurses then it needs to show that it values those who already do , give them the equipment they need and give them the pay talks they deserve.
” Mike Adams , director of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Nursing is a wonderfully rewarding career but we need to see more done to attract the nurses of the future .
“ The recently announced maintenance grant will help students but if we are truly to encourage people into nursing then the Government must abolish self-funded tuition fees as well as introduce universal living maintenance grants that reflect actual student need.
” More than a million NHS workers were excluded from a public sector pay rise last month .
Their three-year pay deal is up next year .
Unison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pile said : “ An early pay rise for nurses , midwives and all NHS workers would be a good start .
“ Higher wages now and in future years will attract new recruits and help the NHS hold on to experienced staff .
“ The Government must commit to a significant wages boost in 2020 , scrap tuition fees for healthcare students and improve NHS funding .
”

England’s Chief Nurse Ruth May wants to capitalise on fresh interest in joining the health profession after the outpouring of gratitude towards carers during the pandemic
England’s Chief Nurse has issued an appeal to every pupil getting A-level results to join the NHS in the battle against coronavirus.
The desperate plea by Ruth May for the “Covid generation” to help comes as the National Health Service tries to reset itself after the first wave of infection, with more than 40,000 nursing vacancies.
NHS England wants to capitalise on fresh interest in joining the health profession after the outpouring of gratitude towards carers during the pandemic.
It will today send direct emails to 50,000 people as well as putting adverts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
The messages will appeal to those entering the universities’ clearing system to apply for nursing degrees.
Ms May said: “During the last six months nurses and midwives have played a leading role in the fight against coronavirus, cementing the high esteem they are already held in by the nation, so it’s no surprise that interest in nursing degrees is already high.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“Uncertain times lie ahead but what we can be sure of is that the country and the NHS will always need nurses – and that nursing will always offer a rewarding and varied career.
“So that makes it a strong choice for any young people considering their options now.
“Even if a Covid-19 vaccine is found, the NHS will still need all the staff it can get to help deliver on our long-term plan to save more lives and improve the country’s health.
"So whoever you are, whatever your background and wherever you want to go, remember that your NHS needs you and search ‘nursing careers’ today.”
The numbers of young people applying in advance of their A-level results for nursing degree courses were up by a sixth on 2018.
More than 17,000 have already applied.
However, in recent years nursing degree courses have had high drop-out rates due to undergraduates’ financial problems.
Numbers applying collapsed after the Tories abolished the nursing bursary but the party has since reinstated it.
Ms May's plea came after it was learned that a heroic NHS nurse who was put on a ventilator after being struck down with Covid-19 has returned to work - at the same hospital which saved her life.
Millie Magadlela has returned to work after being struck down by the disease.
Shadow Health Minister Justin Madders said: “Too often we hear of nurses leaving in their droves because they are over-worked, under-paid and under-appreciated.
“If this government is serious about attracting people to work as nurses then it needs to show that it values those who already do, give them the equipment they need and give them the pay talks they deserve.”
Mike Adams, director of the Royal College of Nursing in England, said: “Nursing is a wonderfully rewarding career but we need to see more done to attract the nurses of the future.
“The recently announced maintenance grant will help students but if we are truly to encourage people into nursing then the Government must abolish self-funded tuition fees as well as introduce universal living maintenance grants that reflect actual student need.”
More than a million NHS workers were excluded from a public sector pay rise last month. Their three-year pay deal is up next year.
Unison’s deputy head of health Helga Pile said: “An early pay rise for nurses, midwives and all NHS workers would be a good start.
“Higher wages now and in future years will attract new recruits and help the NHS hold on to experienced staff.
“The Government must commit to a significant wages boost in 2020, scrap tuition fees for healthcare students and improve NHS funding.”
I've wanted to be a nurse all my life. Covid-19 won't stop me working
By staff nurse Millie Magadlela, who has returned to work after recovering from coronavirus
Image: Tees and Hartlepool NHSFT /SWNS) Tees and Hartlepool NHSFT /SWNS)
Nursing is such a big part of my life. At 16, I had a vision of doing this job while at school in South Africa.
I applied and got in straight away – it was a passion from such a young age. I did all my training in the Free State, before I came to work in the NHS. From the start, I took a pledge to commit to the total health of patients.
I vowed to be compassionate, kind, selfless and hard-working, and that has guided me throughout the 39 years of my career.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
The pledge was inspired by Florence Nightingale, and I think about her with just her lamp when we are surrounded by all this technology today.
I’d only had three days off before I came down with Covid-19. It came on slowly, gradually, and I found myself in intensive care.
I could see my colleagues looking through the window on the ward, they were crying for me. It was so hard for them to see me that way.
So I was overjoyed when I got better. When I was over the worst of it, they were all clapping for me.
That video coming off the ward went viral, I saw it was viewed 170,000 times, and it made me so emotional. I thought, these people have saved my life. It was a big morale boost for my colleagues to see me coming out.
My Christian faith helped me too. I knew that it could have happened to any one of them. It could happen to anybody working in a hospital with Covid-19 patients.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
But once I recovered, there was no doubt about going back to work. I felt my calling again.
I would say to anyone thinking of becoming a nurse – there is no better feeling than helping people to be well again. It is just great to see patients get better and leave the hospital.
You never know what to expect in this job. I have never dealt with anything like this pandemic before.
The pandemic has made people appreciate nurses. You need compassion, care and courage.
We've been the heartbeat of the NHS for 72 years
By Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England
ONCE a nurse, always a nurse. Covid-19 has proved this with many of my experienced former colleagues offering to come back and more than 20,000 nursing students taking up temporary roles.
Nurses and midwives come from all kinds of backgrounds but we have one thing in common – we care.
From caring for more than 100,000 of the sickest patients with coronavirus to continuing to treat people who need urgent help, nurses and midwives have put your health and your life before their own.
Nurses and midwives have been the heartbeat of our NHS throughout its 72-year history, and a source of pride to our nation for much longer.
This year, 200 years after the birth of Florence Nightingale, the pandemic has brought the vital role that nurses and midwives play to the fore. I’m proud to be
a nurse, there is no career quite like it.
In these uncertain times, choosing a nursing or midwifery degree is smart.
Degree places are available across England, with grants between £5,000 and £8,000 available while you train.
Once qualified there will be no shortage of good jobs, more than nine out of 10 nursing graduates are in work six months after passing. Salaries start at £24,900.
Nursing offers a path for learning and advancement. So now I urge people, and especially those getting their A-Levels tomorrow: don’t just clap for carers, become one yourself.
Tell your family if they’re getting their A-Level results: Your NHS needs you.


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Online political adverts will have to be clearly declared under new rules

Political parties and campaigners will have to clearly declare they are behind online adverts under new government plans .
Politicians and registered campaign groups will have to include a `` digital imprint '' when promoting their content online under the plans , drawn up with the Electoral Commission - even if it 's not paid advertising .
That means even social media posts from parties must declare who is behind them , in the same way as political leaflets and posters .
Minister for the Constitution Chloe Smith said : `` People want to engage with politics online .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is why ahead of elections , almost half of political advertising budgets are now spent on digital content and activity .
“ But people want to know who is talking .
Voters value transparency , so we must ensure that there are clear rules to help them see who is behind campaign content online . ''
The move comes after the Government promised to bring forward measures to ensure greater transparency in online campaigning in the Queen 's Speech last December .
It follows growing concern since the 2016 Brexit referendum about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group or organisation behind it is not clearly identified .
The new rules will operate at all times , not just during election campaigns .
And unregistered campaigners will only have to include an imprint on paid-for advertising .
Digital imprints were a specific recommendation by the Committee on Standards in Public Life in its review into intimidation .
Darren Hughes , Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society , said : “ After a long wait , this looks like much-needed progress when it comes to closing the dozens of loopholes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulators have been calling for this change since 2003 , so we hope ministers are getting to grips with this issue .
`` For too long , our democracy has been wide open to anonymous ‘ dark ads ’ , dodgy donors , and foreign interference online .
This won ’ t solve all that , but it will help to plug one of the many leaks in HMS Democracy .
“ This move will need to be well-enforced , and with strong sanctions for unscrupulous campaigners .
Currently the fines the Electoral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ cost of doing business ’ .
Ministers must not be able to pass the buck to Silicon Valley giants either : we need clear reporting standards so voters , the media and researchers can see who is trying to steer our debate in real time .
“ There should be genuine transparency over who is really paying for political ads .
Currently it is far too easy to set up well-financed political pages while hiding the funders from view .
“ The government must be clear that this is just the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s finally close the loopholes , protect our democratic debate , and rein in the wild west of online campaigning .
”

Political parties and campaign groups will have to include a "digital imprint" - in the same way as leaflets and posters have to say who they are promoted by
Online political adverts will have to be clearly declared under new rules
Political parties and campaigners will have to clearly declare they are behind online adverts under new government plans.
Politicians and registered campaign groups will have to include a "digital imprint" when promoting their content online under the plans, drawn up with the Electoral Commission - even if it's not paid advertising.
That means even social media posts from parties must declare who is behind them, in the same way as political leaflets and posters.
Minister for the Constitution Chloe Smith said: "People want to engage with politics online.
That’s where campaigners connect with voters and is why ahead of elections, almost half of political advertising budgets are now spent on digital content and activity.
“But people want to know who is talking. Voters value transparency, so we must ensure that there are clear rules to help them see who is behind campaign content online."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The move comes after the Government promised to bring forward measures to ensure greater transparency in online campaigning in the Queen's Speech last December.
It follows growing concern since the 2016 Brexit referendum about the use of online campaign material where the group or organisation behind it is not clearly identified.
The new rules will operate at all times, not just during election campaigns.
And unregistered campaigners will only have to include an imprint on paid-for advertising.
Digital imprints were a specific recommendation by the Committee on Standards in Public Life in its review into intimidation.
Darren Hughes, Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society, said: “After a long wait, this looks like much-needed progress when it comes to closing the dozens of loopholes in our campaign rules. Campaigners and regulators have been calling for this change since 2003, so we hope ministers are getting to grips with this issue.
"For too long, our democracy has been wide open to anonymous ‘dark ads’, dodgy donors, and foreign interference online. This won’t solve all that, but it will help to plug one of the many leaks in HMS Democracy.
“This move will need to be well-enforced, and with strong sanctions for unscrupulous campaigners. Currently the fines the Electoral Commission can levy are seen as the ‘cost of doing business’. Ministers must not be able to pass the buck to Silicon Valley giants either: we need clear reporting standards so voters, the media and researchers can see who is trying to steer our debate in real time.
“There should be genuine transparency over who is really paying for political ads. Currently it is far too easy to set up well-financed political pages while hiding the funders from view.
“The government must be clear that this is just the start of cleaning up politics online. Let’s finally close the loopholes, protect our democratic debate, and rein in the wild west of online campaigning.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-11--Leigh-Anne Pinnock lands BBC documentary on racism after Jesy Nelson success

Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock is to follow in her bandmate 's footsteps and make a BBC3 documentary about a subject close to her heart .
While Jesy Nelson covered trolling and social media last year , Leigh-Anne will explore her personal experiences of racism as a black woman in the UK .
The film , to be directed by her childhood friend Tash Gaunt , will reveal that the pop star has come to believe that we live in a profoundly racist society .
As a member of one of the world 's biggest girl groups , the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the more she wants to try and tackle it .
In the film the 28-year old singer , who is engaged to footballer Andre Gray , will acknowledge that having lighter skin and being a celebrity means she is often seen to be in a more privileged position than others .
Leigh-Anne said : “ I want to make this film because I have always been passionate about rights for black people .
`` Conversations surrounding racism and colourism are something I constantly have with my boyfriend and family , and as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring this conversation to a wider audience and stand up for my black and brown community .
“ Through making this documentary I want to learn how I can best lend my voice to the debate so that the young people who look up to me wo n't have to face what me and my generation have had to.
” The film will follow her as she seeks advice from family , friends and role models with the cameras also following her behind the scenes with Little Mix and at home as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss Fiona Campbell said she hoped the film would “ have the power to change attitudes , offer insight and help prevent racism in our society ” .
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Little Mix songstress Leigh-Anne Pinnock is set to front a documentary that will look at racism in the UK. Her show came shortly after bandmate Jesy Nelson made a documentary about social media and trolls
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock is to follow in her bandmate's footsteps and make a BBC3 documentary about a subject close to her heart.
While Jesy Nelson covered trolling and social media last year, Leigh-Anne will explore her personal experiences of racism as a black woman in the UK.
The film, to be directed by her childhood friend Tash Gaunt, will reveal that the pop star has come to believe that we live in a profoundly racist society.
As a member of one of the world's biggest girl groups, the more Leigh-Anne learns about systemic racism in Britain, the more she wants to try and tackle it.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In the film the 28-year old singer, who is engaged to footballer Andre Gray, will acknowledge that having lighter skin and being a celebrity means she is often seen to be in a more privileged position than others.
Leigh-Anne said: “I want to make this film because I have always been passionate about rights for black people.
"Conversations surrounding racism and colourism are something I constantly have with my boyfriend and family, and as I have a platform, I want to bring this conversation to a wider audience and stand up for my black and brown community.
“Through making this documentary I want to learn how I can best lend my voice to the debate so that the young people who look up to me won't have to face what me and my generation have had to.”
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The film will follow her as she seeks advice from family, friends and role models with the cameras also following her behind the scenes with Little Mix and at home as she decides what to do.
BBC3 boss Fiona Campbell said she hoped the film would “have the power to change attitudes, offer insight and help prevent racism in our society”.
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