thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Family terrified as 'demonic' spider crawls out of sofa during Harry Potter film

A mum-of-five fears a sofa she bought a few days ago could be infested with spider eggs after a `` demonic '' arachnid terrified her family as they watched a Harry Potter movie .
Joanne Baker , 34 , from St Neots , Cambridge , said the terrifying eight-legged creature sparked panic in her home as her and her kids watched the Chamber of Secrets - which features Aragog a massive human-killing spider .
She said it was about 1.5 inches but had `` massive pincers '' which caused a `` big hysterical mess '' when her four daughters and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 years old , spotted it , Cambridgeshire Live reports .
`` It 's the scariest one I 've ever seen , '' she recalled .
`` I 've got five screaming children .
It was horrible and traumatic . ''
Joanne said the family are so traumatised that she is thinking of selling her the sofa even though she only bought it off Facebook a few days ago .
She said : `` We 're worried about there being eggs in it , I 've still got the jitters about it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spider by putting a glass over it before putting it outside .
She hopes it does n't come back !
Last year researchers from Ariel University and Bar-Ilan University found that watching Spider-Man films can cure a fear of spiders .
And similarly , watching films featuring the superhero Antman can help to cure a fear of ants , according to the study .
To reach this conclusion , the researchers exposed 424 participants with a fear of spiders to an excerpt from Spiderman 2 , and those with a fear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed watching just seven seconds of each film was enough to reduce fear symptoms by 20 % .

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Joanne Baker, 34, from St Neots in Cambridge, said the terrifying arachnid sparked panic in her home as her and her kids watched a Harry Potter film and she fears the sofa is infested with eggs
Mum and kids terrified as 'demonic' spider crawls out of sofa during Harry Potter film
A mum-of-five fears a sofa she bought a few days ago could be infested with spider eggs after a "demonic" arachnid terrified her family as they watched a Harry Potter movie.
Joanne Baker, 34, from St Neots, Cambridge, said the terrifying eight-legged creature sparked panic in her home as her and her kids watched the Chamber of Secrets - which features Aragog a massive human-killing spider.
She said it was about 1.5 inches but had "massive pincers" which caused a "big hysterical mess" when her four daughters and son, aged between 9 months to 13 years old, spotted it, Cambridgeshire Live reports.
"It's the scariest one I've ever seen," she recalled.
"I've got five screaming children. It was horrible and traumatic."
Image: Joanne Baker) Joanne Baker)
Joanne said the family are so traumatised that she is thinking of selling her the sofa even though she only bought it off Facebook a few days ago.
She said: "We're worried about there being eggs in it, I've still got the jitters about it."
Joanne said she got rid of the spider by putting a glass over it before putting it outside.
She hopes it doesn't come back!
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Last year researchers from Ariel University and Bar-Ilan University found that watching Spider-Man films can cure a fear of spiders.
And similarly, watching films featuring the superhero Antman can help to cure a fear of ants, according to the study.
To reach this conclusion, the researchers exposed 424 participants with a fear of spiders to an excerpt from Spiderman 2, and those with a fear of ants an excerpt from Antman.
They claimed watching just seven seconds of each film was enough to reduce fear symptoms by 20%.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Ronaldo soaks up the sun on holiday amid Barcelona transfer link

Cristiano Ronaldo has been enjoying the sun alongside girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez following the end to his season .
The Portuguese star played his final game of an extended campaign on Friday as Juventus were dumped out of the Champions League .
They beat Lyon 2-1 in Turin but lost on away goals after Memphis Depay 's penalty had put the French side ahead .
It means that Europe 's biggest prize has eluded Ronaldo for a second straight year and there are reports he is being shopped around by the Bianconeri .
They are keen to get his mammoth wages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give Andrea Pirlo a clean slate to start with after he replaced Maurizio Sarri .
In an incredible audacious move the 35-year-old was offered to Barcelona despite having a contract until 2022 .
Ronaldo became an icon at their arch rivals Real Madrid where he spent almost a decade , becoming the club 's all time leading goalscorer .
Crossing the divide would be a huge step but also offer Ronaldo the chance to team up with Lionel Messi .
The pair have dominated world football for the past decade , sharing almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Messi recently edged clear of Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or stakes winning a sixth to take him one clear of his Portuguese rival .
PSG are another club who have been linked with Ronaldo , whose agent Jorge Mendes has been tasked with finding him a new club .
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague shed some light on the on BBC Radio 5 Live : `` The reason why Ronaldo has been linked to PSG is not so much that PSG are thinking of getting him , it is because Jorge Mendes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team for Ronaldo .
`` We 've seen this in the last six months , he was linked to Real Madrid .
`` They said no chance , he 's not coming back .
And there 's been talks about the MLS because Juventus want to get rid of that wage .
`` It is as drastic as that .
He 's been offered everywhere , including Barcelona . ''
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CRISTIANO RONALDO IMPRESSIVELY HOLDS BREATH AS HE GOES DIVING ON HOLIDAY
CRISTIANO RONALDO IMPRESSIVELY HOLDS BREATH AS HE GOES DIVING ON HOLIDAY
Cristiano Ronaldo saw his season ended last week as Juventus exited the Champions League and is being linked with an incredible transfer move to Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo has been enjoying the sun alongside girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez following the end to his season.
The Portuguese star played his final game of an extended campaign on Friday as Juventus were dumped out of the Champions League.
They beat Lyon 2-1 in Turin but lost on away goals after Memphis Depay's penalty had put the French side ahead.
It means that Europe's biggest prize has eluded Ronaldo for a second straight year and there are reports he is being shopped around by the Bianconeri.
They are keen to get his mammoth wages off their book as they look to give Andrea Pirlo a clean slate to start with after he replaced Maurizio Sarri.
Image: EliotPress/MEGA) EliotPress/MEGA)
In an incredible audacious move the 35-year-old was offered to Barcelona despite having a contract until 2022.
Ronaldo became an icon at their arch rivals Real Madrid where he spent almost a decade, becoming the club's all time leading goalscorer.
Crossing the divide would be a huge step but also offer Ronaldo the chance to team up with Lionel Messi.
The pair have dominated world football for the past decade, sharing almost every individual award there is to win.
Messi recently edged clear of Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or stakes winning a sixth to take him one clear of his Portuguese rival.
Image: EliotPress/MEGA) EliotPress/MEGA)
PSG are another club who have been linked with Ronaldo, whose agent Jorge Mendes has been tasked with finding him a new club.
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague shed some light on the on BBC Radio 5 Live: "The reason why Ronaldo has been linked to PSG is not so much that PSG are thinking of getting him, it is because Jorge Mendes has been given instructions to find a team for Ronaldo.
Premier League transfer plans
"We've seen this in the last six months, he was linked to Real Madrid.
"They said no chance, he's not coming back. And there's been talks about the MLS because Juventus want to get rid of that wage.
"It is as drastic as that. He's been offered everywhere, including Barcelona."
* Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Katy Perry bravely opens up on depression battle as she prepares to give birth

Katy Perry has bravely opened up about her past battle with depression as she prepares to welcome her first child .
The singer , 35 , who could welcome her daughter with fiancé Orlando Bloom any day now , says she suffered with her mental health during her Witness tour in 2017 .
Katy had split from Orlando at the time , with the couple later getting back together and engaged .
Reflecting on her past struggles , the star says she 's since learnt how to `` compartmentalise '' her feelings .
But at the time , things were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to get out of bed , and nobody could convince her .
The Roar hitmaker told The Guardian : `` Nothing , no opportunity , no person could inspire me to get out of bed .
My depression showed up in lethargy , in lack of interest .
Like , now I just do n't care about anything .
A-ny-thing .
And do n't look forward to anything . ''
Katy also revealed that she spent a week at the Hoffman Institute , where she was treated for depression .
The star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her 2012 documentary Katy Perry : Part of Me in which she broke down in tears before going on stage following the end of her marriage to comedian Russell Brand .
She said : `` I have learned how to compartmentalise and how to be a performer .
You put your personal life away for two hours and realise that people are paying with their time and money to come and see the jester , to escape their own stuff . ''
Katy said that she 's often struggled to deal with backlash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for artists who are trying to grow in the industry . ''
She was addressing the times she 's been accused of cultural appropriation , with her receiving backlash after dressing as a Geisha at the American Music Awards in 2013 and for wearing cornrows in her hair for her This Is How We Do music video .
She said : `` But there is definitely not a whole lot of empathy or compassion towards people sometimes growing - or trying to f**king grow - in the spotlight .
Because growth also means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of falling flat on my face . ''
If you are affected by this story If you are affected by this story there are many people who would be happy to talk to you : If you need to talk and do n't know where to turn to , the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively you can email jo @ samaritans.org or visit the website to find your local branch .
If you or somebody you know is experiencing a mental health problem , SANEline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10.30pm every day on 0300 304 7000 .
The mental health charity Mind has resources aimed at helping you cope with and plan for a crisis .
Visit their website for details on helplines , how to access crisis services and what to do if you 're unable to get help yourself .
- In an emergency , dial 999 for urgent help Katy has been open about her battle with depression before , and once said she feared she `` would n't live to see 2018 '' .
* Samaritans ( 116 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org

The singer, 35, admitted that nobody could "inspire her to get out of bed" during her past depression battle as she opened up about her mental health
Katy Perry bravely opens up about depression battle as she prepares to give birth
Katy Perry has bravely opened up about her past battle with depression as she prepares to welcome her first child.
The singer, 35, who could welcome her daughter with fiancé Orlando Bloom any day now, says she suffered with her mental health during her Witness tour in 2017.
Katy had split from Orlando at the time, with the couple later getting back together and engaged.
Reflecting on her past struggles, the star says she's since learnt how to "compartmentalise" her feelings.
But at the time, things were so bad that she didn't even want to get out of bed, and nobody could convince her.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The Roar hitmaker told The Guardian : "Nothing, no opportunity, no person could inspire me to get out of bed. My depression showed up in lethargy, in lack of interest. Like, now I just don't care about anything. A-ny-thing. And don't look forward to anything."
Katy also revealed that she spent a week at the Hoffman Institute, where she was treated for depression.
The star also spoke about the heartrending moment in her 2012 documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me in which she broke down in tears before going on stage following the end of her marriage to comedian Russell Brand.
Image: Katy Perry/Instagram) Katy Perry/Instagram)
She said: "I have learned how to compartmentalise and how to be a performer. You put your personal life away for two hours and realise that people are paying with their time and money to come and see the jester, to escape their own stuff."
Katy said that she's often struggled to deal with backlash from people who don't show compassion for artists who are trying to grow in the industry."
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
She was addressing the times she's been accused of cultural appropriation, with her receiving backlash after dressing as a Geisha at the American Music Awards in 2013 and for wearing cornrows in her hair for her This Is How We Do music video.
She said: "But there is definitely not a whole lot of empathy or compassion towards people sometimes growing - or trying to f**king grow - in the spotlight. Because growth also means failing. And I've done a lot of falling flat on my face."
If you are affected by this story If you are affected by this story there are many people who would be happy to talk to you: Samaritans If you need to talk and don't know where to turn to, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit the website to find your local branch. SANEline If you or somebody you know is experiencing a mental health problem, SANEline's helpline is open between 4.30pm and 10.30pm every day on 0300 304 7000. Mind The mental health charity Mind has resources aimed at helping you cope with and plan for a crisis. Visit their website for details on helplines, how to access crisis services and what to do if you're unable to get help yourself. *In an emergency, dial 999 for urgent help
Katy has been open about her battle with depression before, and once said she feared she "wouldn't live to see 2018".
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Rita Ora risks wardrobe malfunction in daring dress as she shows off side boob

Rita Ora looked sensational as she sizzled in a very daring dress that almost caused her a wardrobe malfunction .
The singer , 29 , is making the most of her Ibiza getaway as she holidays with Greek-French boyfriend Romain Gavras , 39 , and some friends .
And it seems as though the group is having nothing short of an incredible time - if Rita 's snaps are anything to go by .
The beauty opted to wear a very daring dress which boasts low cut-outs at the sides , making it difficult for Rita to avoid a mishap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rita showed off major side boob action as her itty-bitty black bikini can be spotted under the dress .
She teamed the minimal look up with heaps of gold jewellery , as she shared the snap with her 16 million Instagram followers .
Smiling from ear-to-ear in the snap , Rita penned : `` Sometimes you just gota laugh , '' alongside a laughing emoji .
Her time in Ibiza has so far proved to be nothing short of fun as she continues to keep her large fanbase updated on what she gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In fact , Rita 's holiday came in clutch timing as she decided to go public with her new man Romain as the pair jetted off on their first holiday together .
This past week the duo have made the most of the sunshine and even enjoyed a luxury yacht trip together .
Rita is said to be `` loved-up '' with music video director Romain , and their blossoming romance has gone from strength to strength during their lavish getaway .
And it seems as though the 10-year age gap is n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair were spotted all loved-up during their trip .
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The singer, 29, is making the most of her Ibiza getaway as she holidays with boyfriend Romain Gavras, 39, and some friends
Rita Ora looked sensational as she sizzled in a very daring dress that almost caused her a wardrobe malfunction.
The singer, 29, is making the most of her Ibiza getaway as she holidays with Greek-French boyfriend Romain Gavras, 39, and some friends.
And it seems as though the group is having nothing short of an incredible time - if Rita's snaps are anything to go by.
The beauty opted to wear a very daring dress which boasts low cut-outs at the sides, making it difficult for Rita to avoid a mishap.
Sharing the snap on Instagram, Rita showed off major side boob action as her itty-bitty black bikini can be spotted under the dress.
Image: ritaora/Instagram) ritaora/Instagram)
She teamed the minimal look up with heaps of gold jewellery, as she shared the snap with her 16 million Instagram followers.
Smiling from ear-to-ear in the snap, Rita penned: "Sometimes you just gota laugh," alongside a laughing emoji.
Her time in Ibiza has so far proved to be nothing short of fun as she continues to keep her large fanbase updated on what she gets up to on the Spanish island.
Image: ritaora/Instagram) ritaora/Instagram) Image: ritaora/Instagram) ritaora/Instagram)
In fact, Rita's holiday came in clutch timing as she decided to go public with her new man Romain as the pair jetted off on their first holiday together.
This past week the duo have made the most of the sunshine and even enjoyed a luxury yacht trip together.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Rita is said to be "loved-up" with music video director Romain, and their blossoming romance has gone from strength to strength during their lavish getaway.
And it seems as though the 10-year age gap isn't a problem for her, as the pair were spotted all loved-up during their trip.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Man, 91, left sleeping in chair after builders turn home into 'house of horrors'

Heartless scammers left a 91-year-old military veteran sleeping in a chair in his living room after their shoddy work on his roof tuned his home him into a house of horrors .
Geoff Cunliffe 's three bed semi-detached house has a leaking roof , damp floors , peeling wallpaper , collapsed ceilings and black mould in every single room after he was preyed on by callous cold callers who offered to fit new insulation into his roof .
The widowed pensioner handed over a total of £4025.00 to Eco Energy Advice Limited four years ago but only discovered the shoddy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rainwater - which had been collecting in the loft - begin to seep into the house .
A closer inspection revealed the work was n't completed properly meaning over time almost all of the tiles on the roof have lifted .
Now every time it rains Geoff is faced with more water seeping into the house causing ceilings to collapse and leaving every room damp and covered in black mould .
Geoff , who has lived in the house in St Albans , Herts , for 52 years , was initially forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind neighbours used tarpaulin to temporarily make his bedroom safe again .
He has also had numerous falls due to the damp , slippery floors , one of which left him needing hospital treatment .
Geoff told Mirror Online : `` I 've lived in this house since 1968 and have a lot of fond memories here .
`` My wife passed away in 1998 and my son is retired now but it was a family home and we have always worked hard to look after it .
`` When I noticed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table from a neighbour and was going to try and clean it up and wallpaper it myself but then it got worse and worse .
`` A builder also advised not to touch it myself as the mould spores could be bad for my health .
`` I have tried going through my insurance , and every other option available but I 'm getting no help .
`` I do n't want to live like this anymore , it 's quite upsetting really . ''
The boss of Eco Energy Advice Limited , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three years in June last year after a prosecution by Trading Standards .
He pleaded guilty to fraudulently misleading people - often the elderly - and encouraging them to buy home insulation all to fund his own extravagant lifestyle .
In a bid to help repair Geoff 's roof and bring his home back to its former glory , his neighbour , Barbara Meszaros , has set up a Go Fund Me Page to cover the cost of the damage - which builders estimate to be up to £30,000 .
Barbara said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole house is damp and mouldy and he is living in extremely unsafe and unhealthy conditions .
`` All the tiles on his roof are lifted which means more water seeps in every time it rains and as we live in the UK that 's very often .
`` This has already resulted in two dangerous accidents .
He fell down the stairs due to the damp on the floor and parts of the ceiling caving in .
`` There is not a single room in his home that is not affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own bedroom , which resulted in him having to sleep in a chair downstairs .
`` We have managed to put some tarpaulin up for now to get him back into his bed but who knows how long that will last and it is continuing to get worse day by day .
`` He has been so upset about this and it 's heartbreaking to see .
No one , especially no one of his age , should be living like this .
`` He has always done his best to look after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shame it 's come to this .
`` He is the last person to ask for charity but we have tried other avenues and nothing has worked .
`` I think he is just desperate to get some help now . ''
To donate please visit here .

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EXCLUSIVE: Military veteran Geoff Cunliffe's three bed semi-detached house in St Albans, Herts, has a leaking roof, damp floors, peeling wallpaper, collapsed ceilings and black mould in every single room
Man, 91, forced to sleep in chair after rogue builders turn home into 'house of horrors'
Heartless scammers left a 91-year-old military veteran sleeping in a chair in his living room after their shoddy work on his roof tuned his home him into a house of horrors.
Geoff Cunliffe's three bed semi-detached house has a leaking roof, damp floors, peeling wallpaper, collapsed ceilings and black mould in every single room after he was preyed on by callous cold callers who offered to fit new insulation into his roof.
The widowed pensioner handed over a total of £4025.00 to Eco Energy Advice Limited four years ago but only discovered the shoddy workmanship early this year when huge amounts of rainwater - which had been collecting in the loft - begin to seep into the house.
A closer inspection revealed the work wasn't completed properly meaning over time almost all of the tiles on the roof have lifted.
Now every time it rains Geoff is faced with more water seeping into the house causing ceilings to collapse and leaving every room damp and covered in black mould.
Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS)
Geoff, who has lived in the house in St Albans, Herts, for 52 years, was initially forced to sleep downstairs in a chair before kind neighbours used tarpaulin to temporarily make his bedroom safe again.
He has also had numerous falls due to the damp, slippery floors, one of which left him needing hospital treatment.
Geoff told Mirror Online: "I've lived in this house since 1968 and have a lot of fond memories here.
"My wife passed away in 1998 and my son is retired now but it was a family home and we have always worked hard to look after it.
Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS) Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS)
"When I noticed the damp coming through I borrowed a pasting table from a neighbour and was going to try and clean it up and wallpaper it myself but then it got worse and worse.
"A builder also advised not to touch it myself as the mould spores could be bad for my health.
"I have tried going through my insurance, and every other option available but I'm getting no help.
"I don't want to live like this anymore, it's quite upsetting really."
Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS)
Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS)
The boss of Eco Energy Advice Limited, Adam Craig Roberts, was jailed for three years in June last year after a prosecution by Trading Standards.
He pleaded guilty to fraudulently misleading people - often the elderly - and encouraging them to buy home insulation all to fund his own extravagant lifestyle.
In a bid to help repair Geoff's roof and bring his home back to its former glory, his neighbour, Barbara Meszaros, has set up a Go Fund Me Page to cover the cost of the damage - which builders estimate to be up to £30,000.
Barbara said: "It's honestly heartbreaking. The whole house is damp and mouldy and he is living in extremely unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS)
Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS)
"All the tiles on his roof are lifted which means more water seeps in every time it rains and as we live in the UK that's very often.
"This has already resulted in two dangerous accidents. He fell down the stairs due to the damp on the floor and parts of the ceiling caving in.
"There is not a single room in his home that is not affected by water damage and black mould including his own bedroom, which resulted in him having to sleep in a chair downstairs.
"We have managed to put some tarpaulin up for now to get him back into his bed but who knows how long that will last and it is continuing to get worse day by day.
Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS) Image: CATERS NEWS) CATERS NEWS)
"He has been so upset about this and it's heartbreaking to see. No one, especially no one of his age, should be living like this.
"He has always done his best to look after the house and it's such a shame it's come to this.
"He is the last person to ask for charity but we have tried other avenues and nothing has worked.
"I think he is just desperate to get some help now."
To donate please visit here.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Sarina Wiegman to succeed Phil Neville as England women's manager

The FA have confirmed Sarina Wiegman will succeed Phil Neville as the new manager of the England women 's side from September next year .
Wiegman will join the Lionesses from the Netherlands women 's team where she led the side to European Championship glory in 2017 .
The 50-year-old then presided over a run to the World Cup final last year in France , only to lose 2-0 to the USA .
Former Manchester United defender Neville will leave his post at the end of his contract in July 2021 .
`` I 'm delighted and honoured to join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wiegman on her appointment .
`` England is the cradle of football and the major developments in women 's football globally over recent years have been led by the FA .
Have the FA made the right appointment ?
Have your say below .
`` I 'm very much looking forward to contributing my experience and expertise to this ambitious team .
“ The ride with the ‘ Oranje Lionesses ’ has been amazing so far , but we haven ’ t reached our final destination yet .
`` There are two more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's EURO in 2022 and challenging at the Olympics next summer .
`` That would be a fitting completion for me of everything we 've strived to achieve in women ’ s football in my home country .
“ I 'm extremely excited by the prospect of leading England Women in the future , but for now I am 100 per cent focused on Oranje .
`` I will do my utmost to add another chapter to their remarkable journey before making my next step .
”

Sarina Wiegman to take over as England Women head coach
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Sarina Wiegman will become new manager of the England women's team when she succeeds Phil Neville in September next year - after her contract with the Netherlands expires
Sarina Wiegman to succeed Phil Neville as England women's manager in September 2021
The FA have confirmed Sarina Wiegman will succeed Phil Neville as the new manager of the England women's side from September next year.
Wiegman will join the Lionesses from the Netherlands women's team where she led the side to European Championship glory in 2017.
The 50-year-old then presided over a run to the World Cup final last year in France, only to lose 2-0 to the USA.
Former Manchester United defender Neville will leave his post at the end of his contract in July 2021.
"I'm delighted and honoured to join England Women next year," said Wiegman on her appointment.
"England is the cradle of football and the major developments in women's football globally over recent years have been led by the FA.
Image: PA) PA)
Have the FA made the right appointment? Have your say below.
"I'm very much looking forward to contributing my experience and expertise to this ambitious team.
“The ride with the ‘Oranje Lionesses’ has been amazing so far, but we haven’t reached our final destination yet.
"There are two more goals: qualifying for the UEFA Women's EURO in 2022 and challenging at the Olympics next summer.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"That would be a fitting completion for me of everything we've strived to achieve in women’s football in my home country.
“I'm extremely excited by the prospect of leading England Women in the future, but for now I am 100 per cent focused on Oranje.
"I will do my utmost to add another chapter to their remarkable journey before making my next step.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Where Skins cast are now - Hollywood stars who don't speak and Danny Dyer toyboy

Legions of teenagers grew up obsessed with teen comedy drama Skins .
Devoted fans would laugh , cry and hopefully not copy the unruly kids who featured in the E4 show across six series .
Running for six years , and winning numerous awards , including Best TV Show at the 2011 NME Awards , many were sad to say goodbye to the quirky teenage characters .
And you could n't become too attached for long , as the entire cast was always scrapped and replaced after two series to keep it fresh .
But the least said about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Skins fans forgetting that those final two series ever happened .
The young Skins cast knew how to have fun , but often would n't know how to stop as they would reportedly get drunk and smash up hotel rooms The series dealt with some controversial storylines and explored important issues such as mental illness , eating disorders , PTSD , bipolar and drug abuse .
There were also some pretty brutal deaths across the series that have haunted viewers ever since .
But what happened to the talented cast members once that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a look at what the stars of Skins got up to next : This Skins star needs no introduction .
Dev Patel landed the role of goofy Anwar without any previous professional acting experience .
Anwar was the good Muslim boy who enjoyed partying outside the prayer room and ended up in some hilariously awkward situations .
The characterisation of Anwar was partly based on Patel 's personality and the role was written specifically for him after he was cast in Skins During the second series , Dev was always flying back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little film with Danny Boyle '' Dev found global famed with smash hit Slumdog Millionaire , which cleared up with eight Oscars at the 2009 Academy Awards .
An appearance in The Best Exotic Marigold hotel followed , before securing a role on Aaron Sorkin ’ s The Newsroom .
He was also involved in 'porn drama ' About Cherry , cast alongside James Franco and Heather Graham .
Posh Kenneth got his nickname for trying to make it as a rapper , but actually having a very sharp and articulate voice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ character , Daniel was a contributing writer during the first two series and was head writer for two episodes .
Following on from Skins , Daniel appeared in Silent Witness and Doctor Who , as well as Black Mirror episode Fifteen Million merits .
Kaluuya appeared as Agent Colin Tucker in the 2011 film Johnny English Reborn and was Black Death in Kick-Ass 2 .
Daniel has been on the up ever since , having played a supporting role in 2015 's Sicario , before leaving us all terrified as the victim in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance and received the BAFTA Rising Star Award .
The actor then entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe , playing tribe leader W'Kabi in Black Panther in 2018 .
Tony Stonem thought he was the bees knees and had the world at his feet until a road accident brought him down to earth with a crash .
Series 2 charted the aftermath , Tony struggled tried to overcome his injuries and trying to patch up his relationships with his friends , family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made a very swift transition into movies with a big screen role alongside Colin Firth in the excellent drama , A Single Man in 2009 .
After appearing in Clash of the Titans , he got his biggest role to date as Hank McCoy ( aka The Beast ) in the new X-Men franchise .
His first time out as The Beast came in 2011 's X-Men : First Class , but was followed by Days Of Future Past , Apocalypse and Dark Phenoix .
There have been a host of other big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Slayer and paranormal romantic comedy , Warm Bodies .
Hoult also starred alongside Tom Hardy in the Mad Max reboot and played J. R. R. Tolkien in 2019 's Tolkien .
The scatty , lovable but fragile Cassie Ainsworth won many fans with her kooky personality .
The troubled teen suffered from a crippling eating disorder and other mental health issues but had the support of her friends .
She had an on-off romance with Sid , who came all the way to New York to find her , with fans praying for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start .
Although the blossoming will they won ’ t they sexual tension between the pair sparked love , chaos and despair over two seasons .
Actress Hannah initially turned to the stage for post-Skins success , making her debut as Mia in the West End production , That Face .
Since then she ’ s gone on to appear in the teen horror-drama , Chatroom , and nab a spot next to Johnny Depp in Tim Burton 's Dark Shadows .
Her biggest role to date has been as wildling Gilly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the longest-serving characters in a show known for killing everyone off .
After having a recurring role as Samwell Tarly 's girlfriend she became part of the main cast for the final four seasons .
The party boy with irresistible charm , Chris famously had a cheeky fling with his own teacher and they first had sex on a Russian field trip .
The frequent pill popper then got into a serious relationship with Jal and had to deal with being abandoned by his family .
In possibly the most heartbreaking moment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to a tragic end .
Chris died of a hereditary brain condition in devastating scenes - with all his friends gathering together for his tear-jerking funeral .
Joe went on to star in Doctor Who , Merlin and as Higgy in the This Is England series .
He made the jump to the silver screen in football film The Damned United , but his really big break came in Game of Thrones in 2011 .
Joe played Gendry , the illegitimate son of King Robert Baratheon , who had a strong claim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became a hilarious meme after going off in a row boat at the end of season 3 and not returning for another four years .
Michelle , nicknamed `` nips '' by boyfriend Tony , struggled with her cheating man while dealing with the affections of his best friend Sid .
She also had to handle her mum 's string of ever-changing husbands .
At one point it looked like Michelle would choose Sid , but she got back with Tony after his car accident , although the final episode left it unclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After Skins ended , April made her film debut in comedy horror slashes Tormented in 2009 before moving into theatre roles .
April then transitioned into horror and independent films - and has also appeared as three different characters on Casualty .
Discussing whether she still sees her former co-stars , Michelle told NME : `` Oh no , they ’ re Hollywood stars now .
I think a lot of them do still hang out , but I don ’ t see them as much as I would like to .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ t ready to jump straight into moving to London and going to auditions all the time , so I took a bit of time . ''
Dorky Sid started off as a desperate lad trying to lose his virginity , but quickly became a fan favourite .
Almost everybody could relate to Sid ’ s inability to conform to teenage expectations without getting sweaty palms or falling over himself .
The heat-wearing teen finally stepped out of Tony ’ s shadow in his absence following the road accident and rescued girlfriend Cassie from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Skins , Mike appeared in Channel 4 drama 1066 : The Battle for Middle Earth as well as teen comedy We Are The Freaks in 2012 .
The Bristolian got married in June 2015 - and it 's believed some of his Skins co-star were there to celebrate .
Many people wo n't remember that nutty geezer Danny Dyer was in the first series of Skins .
The Football Factory star played the idiotic Malcolm , who was married to Michelle 's cougar mum , and was famed for being `` unfeasibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sat around eating Coco Pops and would get into rows with step daughter Michelle , who he was actually closer in age to .
The marriage became strained due to Malcolm 's schemes , which included buying boxes of ornament giraffes and sausage dogs , so they got a divorce .
Danny has gone on to become a national treasure , starring in a host of British TV shows and calling out politicians on live TV .
The EastEnders star is now plying his trade as former Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second generation ’ s ‘ Three Musketeers ’ , Cook was always up to mischief and getting into dangerous situations .
The Liam Gallagher wannabe would often hurt those who care for him most , including best pals Freddie and JJ , but showed his courageous nature at the end .
O'Connell returned to the role for the follow-up adult series where Cook was nearly killed while living life as a hard-up drug dealer in Manchester .
The actor has gone on to have one of the most successful careers of anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2009 , Jack starred in hard-hitting vigilante thriller Harry Brown alongside Michael Caine , who named him as a `` star of the future '' .
He played Bobby Charlton in TV film United in 2011 and an Athenian warrior in 300 : Rise of an Empire .
He starred in Angelina Jolie 's war epic Unbroken in 2014 , receiving much praise and a BAFTA Rising Star Award .
Effy Stonem made her debut in the first two series of skins as Tony 's little sister , before becoming a main character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seemingly quiet teen , she lived a double life – transforming into a troubled night-owl , partying beyond her tender years once the clock struck midnight .
One of the show ’ s longest serving character , Effy became the central figure and had three friends competing for her affections .
She made her film debut in sci-fi thriller Moon in 2009 before appearing in the Hollywood blockbuster remake of Clash of the Titans .
Things have only got better from there as Kaya has become a Hollywood mainstay as well as modelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK , Elle UK and Vogue .
The actress starred in all three films in the Maze Runner trilogy and alongside Johnny Depp in the latest Pirate of th Caribbean movie - Dead Men Tell No Tales .
She even returned to the series that made her as an adult Effy in Skins ' special Fire episode .
An all-round heart-throb , skateboarder Freddie proved to have a heart of gold .
A sucker for Effy from the moment he met her at college , these feelings caused havoc when a love triangle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affections .
Luke 's time on Skins came to an abrupt end when Freddie was brutally murdered in a gory scene that still haunts viewers to this day .
After that shocking exit from Skins , Luke went on to have a very successful acting career .
He went on to star in Warner Bros. horror movie , The Apparition , alongside Harry Potter 's Tom Felton and Twilight 's Ashley Greene .
In 2013 he starred in post-apocalyptic thriller , Snowpiercer , featuring Tilda Swinton , John Hurt and Chris Evans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Casualty , Miranda and as D'Artagnan in BBC One drama , The Musketeers .
Luke 's most famous role is playing Michelle Keegan 's love interest Elvis in Our Girl , who also had a tear-jerking death .
Katie and Emily were the identical twins sisters with very different personalities .
Dominant sister Katie was often mean to her twin , claiming she was more popular and better with boys .
She was also furious that Katie started a relationship with Emily and was deeply homophobic to her sister 's girlfriend Naomi .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ separate ways after Skins .
Kathryn previously vowed never again to work with her sister again after Skins .
In an interview in 2010 , she admitted they found it appearing in TV shows together and prefer to have separate careers .
`` It is trying working with Megan because it 's very full on , '' she told The Sun in 2010 .
`` We 're not very close twins - we went to separate schools and never wanted to do the twin thing in our careers , but Skins was too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She added : `` Now we will definitely go our separate ways again . ''
Since starring in Skins , Megan has appeared in Silent Witness and Holby City , while her sister is getting known over the pond in America , after landing a main part in MTV 's Finding Carter .
Since 2016 , Megan has been boybuilding and has kept fans update with her jaw-dropping transformation She has shared a number of pics of her incredible abs and muscles on Instagram proving she is fitness goals .

It's a Skins gang reunion: Jack O'Connell, Dev Patel and Merveille Lukeba share Instagram video of London night out
It's a Skins gang reunion: Jack O'Connell, Dev Patel and Merveille Lukeba share Instagram video of London night out
The young Skins cast would get drunk and smash up hotel rooms, but most of them have become massive movie stars after starring in the teen comedy drama
Where Skins cast are now - Hollywood stars who don't speak and Danny Dyer's toyboy
Legions of teenagers grew up obsessed with teen comedy drama Skins.
Devoted fans would laugh, cry and hopefully not copy the unruly kids who featured in the E4 show across six series.
Running for six years, and winning numerous awards, including Best TV Show at the 2011 NME Awards, many were sad to say goodbye to the quirky teenage characters.
And you couldn't become too attached for long, as the entire cast was always scrapped and replaced after two series to keep it fresh.
But the least said about the third generation the better, with many Skins fans forgetting that those final two series ever happened.
The young Skins cast knew how to have fun, but often wouldn't know how to stop as they would reportedly get drunk and smash up hotel rooms
The series dealt with some controversial storylines and explored important issues such as mental illness, eating disorders, PTSD, bipolar and drug abuse.
There were also some pretty brutal deaths across the series that have haunted viewers ever since.
But what happened to the talented cast members once that final spliff was put out?
Here's a look at what the stars of Skins got up to next:
Dev Patel - Anwar
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
This Skins star needs no introduction.
Dev Patel landed the role of goofy Anwar without any previous professional acting experience.
Anwar was the good Muslim boy who enjoyed partying outside the prayer room and ended up in some hilariously awkward situations.
The characterisation of Anwar was partly based on Patel's personality and the role was written specifically for him after he was cast in Skins
During the second series, Dev was always flying back and forth from India for "this little film with Danny Boyle"
Image: Publicity Picture) Publicity Picture)
Dev found global famed with smash hit Slumdog Millionaire, which cleared up with eight Oscars at the 2009 Academy Awards.
An appearance in The Best Exotic Marigold hotel followed, before securing a role on Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom.
He was also involved in 'porn drama' About Cherry, cast alongside James Franco and Heather Graham.
Daniel Kaluuya
Image: WENN) WENN)
Posh Kenneth got his nickname for trying to make it as a rapper, but actually having a very sharp and articulate voice.
While Kenneth was mostly just a side character, Daniel was a contributing writer during the first two series and was head writer for two episodes.
Following on from Skins, Daniel appeared in Silent Witness and Doctor Who, as well as Black Mirror episode Fifteen Million merits.
Kaluuya appeared as Agent Colin Tucker in the 2011 film Johnny English Reborn and was Black Death in Kick-Ass 2.
Image: Publicity Picture) Publicity Picture)
Daniel has been on the up ever since, having played a supporting role in 2015's Sicario, before leaving us all terrified as the victim in horror movie Get Out in 2018.
He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance and received the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
The actor then entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing tribe leader W'Kabi in Black Panther in 2018.
Nicholas Hoult - Tony
Image: Mike Marsland Photos/Channel 4) Mike Marsland Photos/Channel 4)
Tony Stonem thought he was the bees knees and had the world at his feet until a road accident brought him down to earth with a crash.
Series 2 charted the aftermath, Tony struggled tried to overcome his injuries and trying to patch up his relationships with his friends, family and girlfriends.
After Skins finished, Nicholas made a very swift transition into movies with a big screen role alongside Colin Firth in the excellent drama, A Single Man in 2009.
After appearing in Clash of the Titans, he got his biggest role to date as Hank McCoy (aka The Beast) in the new X-Men franchise.
Image: 20th Century Fox) 20th Century Fox)
His first time out as The Beast came in 2011's X-Men: First Class, but was followed by Days Of Future Past, Apocalypse and Dark Phenoix.
There have been a host of other big money blockbusters, including Jack the Giant Slayer and paranormal romantic comedy, Warm Bodies.
Hoult also starred alongside Tom Hardy in the Mad Max reboot and played J. R. R. Tolkien in 2019's Tolkien.
Hannah Murray - Cassie
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
The scatty, lovable but fragile Cassie Ainsworth won many fans with her kooky personality.
The troubled teen suffered from a crippling eating disorder and other mental health issues but had the support of her friends.
She had an on-off romance with Sid, who came all the way to New York to find her, with fans praying for them to become a couple from the start.
Although the blossoming will they won’t they sexual tension between the pair sparked love, chaos and despair over two seasons.
Image: HBO) HBO)
Actress Hannah initially turned to the stage for post-Skins success, making her debut as Mia in the West End production, That Face.
Since then she’s gone on to appear in the teen horror-drama, Chatroom, and nab a spot next to Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's Dark Shadows.
Her biggest role to date has been as wildling Gilly in Game of Thrones - becoming one of the longest-serving characters in a show known for killing everyone off.
After having a recurring role as Samwell Tarly's girlfriend she became part of the main cast for the final four seasons.
Joe Dempsie
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
The party boy with irresistible charm, Chris famously had a cheeky fling with his own teacher and they first had sex on a Russian field trip.
The frequent pill popper then got into a serious relationship with Jal and had to deal with being abandoned by his family.
In possibly the most heartbreaking moment of the entire show, Chris' life came to a tragic end.
Chris died of a hereditary brain condition in devastating scenes - with all his friends gathering together for his tear-jerking funeral.
Image: Shared Content Unit) Shared Content Unit)
Joe went on to star in Doctor Who, Merlin and as Higgy in the This Is England series.
He made the jump to the silver screen in football film The Damned United, but his really big break came in Game of Thrones in 2011.
Joe played Gendry, the illegitimate son of King Robert Baratheon, who had a strong claim to the Iron Thrones.
His character became a hilarious meme after going off in a row boat at the end of season 3 and not returning for another four years.
April Pearson - Michelle
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Michelle, nicknamed "nips" by boyfriend Tony, struggled with her cheating man while dealing with the affections of his best friend Sid.
She also had to handle her mum's string of ever-changing husbands.
At one point it looked like Michelle would choose Sid, but she got back with Tony after his car accident, although the final episode left it unclear as to whether they would stay together.
After Skins ended, April made her film debut in comedy horror slashes Tormented in 2009 before moving into theatre roles.
April then transitioned into horror and independent films - and has also appeared as three different characters on Casualty.
Discussing whether she still sees her former co-stars, Michelle told NME: "Oh no, they’re Hollywood stars now. I think a lot of them do still hang out, but I don’t see them as much as I would like to.
"When Skins finished I wasn’t ready to jump straight into moving to London and going to auditions all the time, so I took a bit of time."
Mike Bailey - Sid
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Dorky Sid started off as a desperate lad trying to lose his virginity, but quickly became a fan favourite.
Almost everybody could relate to Sid’s inability to conform to teenage expectations without getting sweaty palms or falling over himself.
The heat-wearing teen finally stepped out of Tony’s shadow in his absence following the road accident and rescued girlfriend Cassie from the grips of anorexia.
Following on from Skins, Mike appeared in Channel 4 drama 1066: The Battle for Middle Earth as well as teen comedy We Are The Freaks in 2012.
The Bristolian got married in June 2015 - and it's believed some of his Skins co-star were there to celebrate.
Danny Dyer - Malcolm
Image: E4) E4)
Many people won't remember that nutty geezer Danny Dyer was in the first series of Skins.
The Football Factory star played the idiotic Malcolm, who was married to Michelle's cougar mum, and was famed for being "unfeasibly large".
Toyboy Malcolm was often sat around eating Coco Pops and would get into rows with step daughter Michelle, who he was actually closer in age to.
The marriage became strained due to Malcolm's schemes, which included buying boxes of ornament giraffes and sausage dogs, so they got a divorce.
Danny has gone on to become a national treasure, starring in a host of British TV shows and calling out politicians on live TV.
The EastEnders star is now plying his trade as former Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter in Albert Square.
Jack O'Connell - Cook
Image: channel 4) channel 4)
The bad boy of the second generation’s ‘Three Musketeers’, Cook was always up to mischief and getting into dangerous situations.
The Liam Gallagher wannabe would often hurt those who care for him most, including best pals Freddie and JJ, but showed his courageous nature at the end.
O'Connell returned to the role for the follow-up adult series where Cook was nearly killed while living life as a hard-up drug dealer in Manchester.
The actor has gone on to have one of the most successful careers of anyone that appeared in the show.
Image: Getty) Getty)
In 2009, Jack starred in hard-hitting vigilante thriller Harry Brown alongside Michael Caine, who named him as a "star of the future".
He played Bobby Charlton in TV film United in 2011 and an Athenian warrior in 300: Rise of an Empire.
He starred in Angelina Jolie's war epic Unbroken in 2014, receiving much praise and a BAFTA Rising Star Award.
Kaya Scodelario - Effy
Image: Unknown) Unknown)
Effy Stonem made her debut in the first two series of skins as Tony's little sister, before becoming a main character in the next two seasons.
A seemingly quiet teen, she lived a double life – transforming into a troubled night-owl, partying beyond her tender years once the clock struck midnight.
One of the show’s longest serving character, Effy became the central figure and had three friends competing for her affections.
She made her film debut in sci-fi thriller Moon in 2009 before appearing in the Hollywood blockbuster remake of Clash of the Titans.
Image: Disney) Disney)
Things have only got better from there as Kaya has become a Hollywood mainstay as well as modelling for Teen Vogue, Nylon, Instyle UK, Elle UK and Vogue.
The actress starred in all three films in the Maze Runner trilogy and alongside Johnny Depp in the latest Pirate of th Caribbean movie - Dead Men Tell No Tales.
She even returned to the series that made her as an adult Effy in Skins' special Fire episode.
Luke Pasqualino - Freddie
Image: The Daily Mirror) The Daily Mirror)
An all-round heart-throb, skateboarder Freddie proved to have a heart of gold.
A sucker for Effy from the moment he met her at college, these feelings caused havoc when a love triangle emerged between himself and Cook for her affections.
Luke's time on Skins came to an abrupt end when Freddie was brutally murdered in a gory scene that still haunts viewers to this day.
After that shocking exit from Skins, Luke went on to have a very successful acting career.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
He went on to star in Warner Bros. horror movie, The Apparition, alongside Harry Potter's Tom Felton and Twilight's Ashley Greene.
In 2013 he starred in post-apocalyptic thriller, Snowpiercer, featuring Tilda Swinton, John Hurt and Chris Evans.
While there have also been appearances in Casualty, Miranda and as D'Artagnan in BBC One drama, The Musketeers.
Luke's most famous role is playing Michelle Keegan's love interest Elvis in Our Girl, who also had a tear-jerking death.
Megan and Kathryn Prescott - Katie and Emily Fitch
Katie and Emily were the identical twins sisters with very different personalities.
Dominant sister Katie was often mean to her twin, claiming she was more popular and better with boys.
She was also furious that Katie started a relationship with Emily and was deeply homophobic to her sister's girlfriend Naomi.
The real-life twin sisters have gone their separate ways after Skins.
Kathryn previously vowed never again to work with her sister again after Skins.
In an interview in 2010, she admitted they found it appearing in TV shows together and prefer to have separate careers.
"It is trying working with Megan because it's very full on," she told The Sun in 2010.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"We're not very close twins - we went to separate schools and never wanted to do the twin thing in our careers, but Skins was too good an opportunity to miss."
She added: "Now we will definitely go our separate ways again."
Since starring in Skins, Megan has appeared in Silent Witness and Holby City , while her sister is getting known over the pond in America, after landing a main part in MTV's Finding Carter.
Since 2016, Megan has been boybuilding and has kept fans update with her jaw-dropping transformation
She has shared a number of pics of her incredible abs and muscles on Instagram proving she is fitness goals.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Jadon Sancho 'makes Dortmund transfer request decision' amid Man Utd interest

Jadon Sancho has opted against handing in a transfer request to push through a move to Manchester United , according to reports .
Sancho has been left in limbo after Dortmund chiefs announced the £108million-rated forward will not be leaving this month .
The England international is keen on joining Manchester United , and speculation emerged the 20-year-old could hand in a transfer request to force a move .
But according to German publication BILD , Sancho has opted against doing this .
He instead intends to show the club the same commitment he did last season , and respects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
United were given an August 10 deadline to make an acceptable bid for Sancho .
Dortmund flew out to Switzerland on the 10th for pre-season training ahead of the new Bundesliga campaign , and warned the Red Devils that no high-profile players will be leaving after this date .
United missed the self-imposed deadline , prompting Dortmund chief Michael Zorc to rule out the transfer in the press .
`` We are planning with Sancho , '' said Zorc .
`` He 'll play for us next season .
The decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of the questions . ''
He added : `` Last summer , we adjusted the salary in line with Jadon 's performance .
In this context , we have extended the contract until 2023 . ''
Dortmund later doubled down on this sentiment , with BVB head of licensed player division telling SID : `` It was important to get clarity on the subject .
`` We know about Jadon 's attractiveness but also of his importance to us.He gives our team that little extra .
We 're happy that he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip

MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT OLD TRAFFORD?
MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT OLD TRAFFORD?
England international Jadon Sancho has been left in limbo Dortmund chiefs announced the £108million-rated forward will not be leaving for Manchester United this month
Jadon Sancho has opted against handing in a transfer request to push through a move to Manchester United, according to reports.
Sancho has been left in limbo after Dortmund chiefs announced the £108million-rated forward will not be leaving this month.
The England international is keen on joining Manchester United, and speculation emerged the 20-year-old could hand in a transfer request to force a move.
But according to German publication BILD, Sancho has opted against doing this.
He instead intends to show the club the same commitment he did last season, and respects the decision of club chiefs to retain him.
Image: DPA/PA Images) DPA/PA Images)
United were given an August 10 deadline to make an acceptable bid for Sancho.
Dortmund flew out to Switzerland on the 10th for pre-season training ahead of the new Bundesliga campaign, and warned the Red Devils that no high-profile players will be leaving after this date.
United missed the self-imposed deadline, prompting Dortmund chief Michael Zorc to rule out the transfer in the press.
"We are planning with Sancho," said Zorc. "He'll play for us next season. The decision is final. I think that answers all of the questions."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Premier League transfer plans
He added: "Last summer, we adjusted the salary in line with Jadon's performance. In this context, we have extended the contract until 2023."
Dortmund later doubled down on this sentiment, with BVB head of licensed player division telling SID: "It was important to get clarity on the subject.
"We know about Jadon's attractiveness but also of his importance to us.He gives our team that little extra. We're happy that he's staying."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Woman given new driving licence but realises 'something isn't right' with photo

Driving licence photos may not always be the most flattering but at least they are a reliable way to prove your identity .
Most people are left cringing at the photo they have been stuck with for years to come but one woman was left in stitches when her new licence turned up in the post .
Jade Dodd found that although all of her personal details were recorded accurately , the photo was n't of her - but instead pictured the empty chair she had sat in to have it taken .
It was sent out to Jade in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Department of Motor Vehicles ( DMV ) and it 's left her - and thousands of others - in hysterics .
`` I was with my mum and we were going to eat lunch and I said 'you need to this , it is n't right ' , '' Jade said .
`` The lady at the DMV did not really believe me when I was like 'hey , I need my licence fixed ' .
Then she looked it up in the system and goes 'oh , I need my manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinks it 's funnier than anyone .
I was at work Friday and he pointed to a chair outside of his office door and like ' I thought this was you , I waved at it this morning ' . ''
And he 's not the only one making jokes after Jade shared the error on her Facebook page , with the post racking up more than 17,000 shares , as reported by WKRN .
The DMV said it was the first time the mistake had ever happened and explained the error dated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visited and a staff member saved the wrong photo to her profile by accident .
When she renewed her licence , it automatically attached the last picture saved to her a file - one of an empty chair .
It said : `` When the department was made aware of her situation , we immediately made things right with the customer and provided her with a license with her actual photo and have addressed this situation internally . ''

Jade Dodd was left baffled when her new driving licence arrived bearing a glaring mix-up with the photo attached - and it's been liked thousands of times after she shared it on social media
Driving licence photos may not always be the most flattering but at least they are a reliable way to prove your identity.
Most people are left cringing at the photo they have been stuck with for years to come but one woman was left in stitches when her new licence turned up in the post.
Jade Dodd found that although all of her personal details were recorded accurately, the photo wasn't of her - but instead pictured the empty chair she had sat in to have it taken.
It was sent out to Jade in Tennessee without being spotted by anyone at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and it's left her - and thousands of others - in hysterics.
Image: Eyewitness News) Eyewitness News)
Image: Eyewitness News) Eyewitness News)
"I was with my mum and we were going to eat lunch and I said 'you need to this, it isn't right'," Jade said.
"The lady at the DMV did not really believe me when I was like 'hey, I need my licence fixed'. Then she looked it up in the system and goes 'oh, I need my manager for this'.
"My boss thinks it's funnier than anyone. I was at work Friday and he pointed to a chair outside of his office door and like 'I thought this was you, I waved at it this morning'."
And he's not the only one making jokes after Jade shared the error on her Facebook page, with the post racking up more than 17,000 shares, as reported by WKRN.
The DMV said it was the first time the mistake had ever happened and explained the error dated back a few years, when Jade visited and a staff member saved the wrong photo to her profile by accident.
When she renewed her licence, it automatically attached the last picture saved to her a file - one of an empty chair.
It said: "When the department was made aware of her situation, we immediately made things right with the customer and provided her with a license with her actual photo and have addressed this situation internally."


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Stacey Solomon planning to foster children with partner Joe Swash

Stacey Solomon has revealed that she and Joe Swash have spoken about fostering children in the future .
The 30-year-old , who shares son Rex with Joe , opened up about how they were keen to foster after their biological kids grow up .
Today on Loose Women , the panelists were addressing whether they would share their home with someone in need .
This comes after Gary Lineker said that he had offered his home to refugees .
Stacey explained that Joe 's mum is a foster carer and gushed that she was `` brilliant at it '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had the discussion about when our children go off and leave the home that that is something that we would absolutely look into .
`` You have to look into your own circumstances and what can you offer . ''
Stacey , who is also mum to Zachary and Leighton from former relationships , gave birth to Rex in May 2019 .
She recently hinted at baby plans after saying that she wants to come off the pill .
The Loose Women panelists , led by ITV news presenter Charlene White earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether it was a woman 's responsibility when in a relationship with a man .
Stacey revealed that at the start of a relationship , she expects a man to supply condoms and would consider the pill further down the line .
`` I always expect the man to provide the birth control I do n't know if that is a generational thing , '' she said .
`` If I was to meet someone , which I do n't do these days , I would expect they would bring a condom with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself .
I would not be automatically on the pill . ''
Charlene then asked Stacey if Joe had considered getting a vasectomy .
`` It 's not a conversation I 've had with Joe because neither of us know if we have finished extending our family or not , '' Stacey replied .
`` But in a few years we would definitely have that conversation if we decided we did n't want more children .
`` Though I do n't think either of us would expect that , or for me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have to look at our other options . ''
`` I personally would argue my case for not going on the contraceptive pill for a long time because that is not something I want to do ...
The only thing left would be a coil with no hormones . ''
Later on , Stacey addressed a question on Instagram asking about her baby plans .
She told her fans : `` This is the most asked question of the day .
We 'd never say never - we feel so lucky and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's my favourite thing in the world being a mum , so who knows , ''

Stacey, who shares son Rex with Joe, opened up about how they were keen to foster after their biological kids grow up
Stacey Solomon has revealed that she and Joe Swash have spoken about fostering children in the future.
The 30-year-old, who shares son Rex with Joe, opened up about how they were keen to foster after their biological kids grow up.
Today on Loose Women, the panelists were addressing whether they would share their home with someone in need.
This comes after Gary Lineker said that he had offered his home to refugees.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Stacey explained that Joe's mum is a foster carer and gushed that she was "brilliant at it".
She explained: "We've both have had the discussion about when our children go off and leave the home that that is something that we would absolutely look into.
"You have to look into your own circumstances and what can you offer."
Stacey, who is also mum to Zachary and Leighton from former relationships, gave birth to Rex in May 2019.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: ITV) ITV)
She recently hinted at baby plans after saying that she wants to come off the pill.
The Loose Women panelists, led by ITV news presenter Charlene White earlier this week, were discussing contraception and whether it was a woman's responsibility when in a relationship with a man.
Stacey revealed that at the start of a relationship, she expects a man to supply condoms and would consider the pill further down the line.
"I always expect the man to provide the birth control I don't know if that is a generational thing," she said.
"If I was to meet someone, which I don't do these days, I would expect they would bring a condom with them, I wouldn't bring it myself. I would not be automatically on the pill."
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
Charlene then asked Stacey if Joe had considered getting a vasectomy.
"It's not a conversation I've had with Joe because neither of us know if we have finished extending our family or not," Stacey replied.
"But in a few years we would definitely have that conversation if we decided we didn't want more children.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Though I don't think either of us would expect that, or for me to have my tubes tied.
"We would have to look at our other options."
"I personally would argue my case for not going on the contraceptive pill for a long time because that is not something I want to do... The only thing left would be a coil with no hormones."
Later on, Stacey addressed a question on Instagram asking about her baby plans.
She told her fans: "This is the most asked question of the day. We'd never say never - we feel so lucky and grateful to have four amazing children and it's my favourite thing in the world being a mum, so who knows,"
*Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Rare look at 'top secret' cave where spies would be buried in walls if they died

A top-secret chamber in the depths of Gilbraltar 's Rock was once thought urban legend - until it was uncovered by cavers .
A thousand years of history including winding tunnels and secret caves have been uncovered inside the Rock over the years .
But it was only in recent history that a group of adventurous cavers felt the gust of wind that led them to uncover a top-secret British spy plot in The Rock 's maze of hidden tunnels .
The BBC has unveiled a tour of the mysterious site known as the 'stay behind cave ' only 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Gibraltar - which remains open to Brits without quarantine under current coronavirus travel restrictions .
Six British spies had agreed to live up for seven years in its depths - and even be sealed in cement if they died on their World War II mission living secretly in the cave under enemy rule .
The strange chamber in the tiny territory both Britain and Spain claim as their own continues to draw fascination , decades after the site 's discovery .
It is nestled in the Rock 's gigantic limestone promontory - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hercules .
The territory at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula is at the heart of years of bitter diplomatic wrangling .
Spain claims sovereignty over Gibraltar , but it has been ruled by Britain since 1713 after Anglo-Dutch forces captured it during the War of the Spanish Secession .
The Rock has long been a site of strategic military importance - and particularly during World War II , when it was used as a fortress .
Works being carried out on the rock over the years have uncovered its many uses as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which tourists can explore today .
Its miles of labyrinthine interconnected tunnels inside the living fortress revealed hospitals , kitchens , a bakery , and frozen food stores .
Astonishingly , at one point the plan was to be able to support 16,000 people living inside the Rock .
But in one particularly stunning find , cavers exploring the Rock 's chambers uncovered evidence of a top-secret plan to hide spies inside the infamous 'Stay Behind Cave . '
Gibraltarians had spoken of rumours of a secret tunnel and hidden stairs for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found it - and it was largely dismissed as myth .
But in 1997 , cavers found the hallowed chambers - eventually prompting British officials to reveal the 'Operation Tracer ' plot legend was real after all .
It would emerge that British military generals had hatched the plan , wary of Adolf Hitler 's scheme to capture Gilbraltar in 1940 in a plot known as Operation Felix .
Britain 's secret plan was for six spies to hide deep within the rock with one year 's supply of food and radio back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gilbraltar fell to Axis powers .
The men had agreed to a mission covertly watching Gilbraltar 's airport ruway for up to seven years , and monitor shipping traffic - even if the enemy had control of the land outside .
They were task with spying on traffic through the Mediterranean , on the Bay of Gilbraltar and the Atlantic .
The original plan was to stay for a year - but up to seven years ' food and supplies were stored at the site .
Eventually the plan was aborted , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , becoming the stuff of legend for decades to come .
But after years of rumours and explorers searching the Rock , the Gilbraltar Caving Group had a breakthrough when they found a gust of air rushing through a tunnel .
They broke through a series of walls to uncover the incredible observation post and living quarters .
The military had prepared a radio shack in the cave , and enough space for two wireless radio operators , a doctor , an officer and a signalman .
It was n't until 2008 that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tracer six , the retired doctor Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander Bruce Cooper , finally confirmed the site 's authenticity in a visit with his family back to the Rock .
Ultimately , official documents were unsealed , revealing the incredible details of the plot .
The six men had accepted a mission so grave , that they agreed they could have to remain there seven years even under enemy rule .
And if any if them died , it was recommended that their remains be embalmed and sealed in cement in the cave , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years following its discovery .
The BBC got a rare tour of the fascinating observation post 's living quarters , capturing striking images and footage of its layout .
The cave at the centre of the spy plot , masterminded by Rear Admiral John Henry Godfrey , has an unusual cork-tile floor used to muffle sound .
The remains of a curious bicycle were found within the cave .
Instead of a chain , the bike had a leather strap , so it could generate electricity to manually power the radio .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rear wheel , as a makeshift form of ventilation .
A slit in the roof of the cave would have been the spies ' only access to daylight .
Today , just 30 people a year can visit the once-secret location - provided lockdown travel restrictions allow visits .
Presently , Gibraltar is still on UK government 's safe list of countries where Brits can visit without quarantine upon return .
There are currently social distancing rules at The Rock that are continuously being updated , so visitors must check with the Gibraltar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a first-come , first-served basis .
Click here for the list of countries Brits can travel to without need for quarantine on either side .

Only 30 people a year are allowed to visit the secretive 'stay behind cave' in the Rock of Gilbraltar, which had enough room for six spies to live in its depths and even be sealed in cement if they died
Rare glimpse of 'top secret' cave where spies would be buried in walls if they died
A top-secret chamber in the depths of Gilbraltar's Rock was once thought urban legend - until it was uncovered by cavers.
A thousand years of history including winding tunnels and secret caves have been uncovered inside the Rock over the years.
But it was only in recent history that a group of adventurous cavers felt the gust of wind that led them to uncover a top-secret British spy plot in The Rock's maze of hidden tunnels.
The BBC has unveiled a tour of the mysterious site known as the 'stay behind cave' only 30 people are allowed to visit a year in Gibraltar - which remains open to Brits without quarantine under current coronavirus travel restrictions.
Six British spies had agreed to live up for seven years in its depths - and even be sealed in cement if they died on their World War II mission living secretly in the cave under enemy rule.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The strange chamber in the tiny territory both Britain and Spain claim as their own continues to draw fascination, decades after the site's discovery.
It is nestled in the Rock's gigantic limestone promontory - once considered one of the Pillars of Hercules.
The territory at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula is at the heart of years of bitter diplomatic wrangling.
Spain claims sovereignty over Gibraltar, but it has been ruled by Britain since 1713 after Anglo-Dutch forces captured it during the War of the Spanish Secession.
The Rock has long been a site of strategic military importance - and particularly during World War II, when it was used as a fortress.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Works being carried out on the rock over the years have uncovered its many uses as a military headquarters during World War II, which tourists can explore today.
Its miles of labyrinthine interconnected tunnels inside the living fortress revealed hospitals, kitchens, a bakery, and frozen food stores.
Astonishingly, at one point the plan was to be able to support 16,000 people living inside the Rock.
Image: BBC) BBC)
But in one particularly stunning find, cavers exploring the Rock's chambers uncovered evidence of a top-secret plan to hide spies inside the infamous 'Stay Behind Cave.'
Gibraltarians had spoken of rumours of a secret tunnel and hidden stairs for years, but no one had ever found it - and it was largely dismissed as myth.
But in 1997, cavers found the hallowed chambers - eventually prompting British officials to reveal the 'Operation Tracer' plot legend was real after all.
It would emerge that British military generals had hatched the plan, wary of Adolf Hitler's scheme to capture Gilbraltar in 1940 in a plot known as Operation Felix.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Britain's secret plan was for six spies to hide deep within the rock with one year's supply of food and radio back intelligence to the UK - even if Gilbraltar fell to Axis powers.
The men had agreed to a mission covertly watching Gilbraltar's airport ruway for up to seven years, and monitor shipping traffic - even if the enemy had control of the land outside.
They were task with spying on traffic through the Mediterranean, on the Bay of Gilbraltar and the Atlantic.
The original plan was to stay for a year - but up to seven years' food and supplies were stored at the site.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Eventually the plan was aborted, and the secret cave was quietly sealed off, becoming the stuff of legend for decades to come.
But after years of rumours and explorers searching the Rock, the Gilbraltar Caving Group had a breakthrough when they found a gust of air rushing through a tunnel.
They broke through a series of walls to uncover the incredible observation post and living quarters.
The military had prepared a radio shack in the cave, and enough space for two wireless radio operators, a doctor, an officer and a signalman.
Image: BBC) BBC)
It wasn't until 2008 that the last surviving member of the Operation Tracer six, the retired doctor Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander Bruce Cooper, finally confirmed the site's authenticity in a visit with his family back to the Rock.
Ultimately, official documents were unsealed, revealing the incredible details of the plot.
The six men had accepted a mission so grave, that they agreed they could have to remain there seven years even under enemy rule.
And if any if them died, it was recommended that their remains be embalmed and sealed in cement in the cave, according to the plans made public in the years following its discovery.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The BBC got a rare tour of the fascinating observation post's living quarters, capturing striking images and footage of its layout.
The cave at the centre of the spy plot, masterminded by Rear Admiral John Henry Godfrey, has an unusual cork-tile floor used to muffle sound.
The remains of a curious bicycle were found within the cave.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Instead of a chain, the bike had a leather strap, so it could generate electricity to manually power the radio.
It also had a fan attached to the rear wheel, as a makeshift form of ventilation.
A slit in the roof of the cave would have been the spies' only access to daylight.
Today, just 30 people a year can visit the once-secret location - provided lockdown travel restrictions allow visits.
Presently, Gibraltar is still on UK government's safe list of countries where Brits can visit without quarantine upon return.
There are currently social distancing rules at The Rock that are continuously being updated, so visitors must check with the Gibraltar Museum to book to see the cave on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here for the list of countries Brits can travel to without need for quarantine on either side.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Russell Howard's fellow comedians back his decision to storm out of gig

Comedians have defended Russell Howard ' s decision to storm off stage after an audience member filmed his new jokes .
The 40-year-old comedian was angered when he saw a female audience member filming from the front row .
According to Bristol Post , Russell told the woman : `` That 's literally the worst thing you can do . ''
After slamming the audience member and refusing to continue with new content , he eventually left the gig .
However , despite the gig not advertising a ban on recording , a number of comedians have taken to Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sharing Mirror Online 's story of the incident on , comedian Shappi Khorsandi wrote on Twitter : `` [ 100 emoji ] with Russell on this .
Last year woman did this to me ... kills spontaneity , trust and intimacy of a live show '' .
Fellow comedian Danny Posthill tweeted in agreement , writing : `` Good for you @ russellhoward I don ’ t blame you , there ’ s too many people getting their phones out at gigs .
If the performer wants his stuff recorded he will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Additionally many others were in agreement that Russell was right to call out the audience members recording his gig .
One follower of Shappi 's wrote : `` Also , as an audience member , I don ’ t want to be watching the performance through someone ’ s smartphone screen ! ''
Another person commented : |Good on him - these idiots who spend their whole time on their phone .
It is so distracting in the audience when you can see all these lights in front of you when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The whole ifyoudon'ttakeaphotoitdidn'thappen is so childish ! ''
Finally , one Twitter user concluded : `` This growing expectation that venues or organisers are at fault for not providing full instructions on how to conduct themselves - decency , courtesy and respect - is quite tedious .
But a reflection of where some people exist . ''
After the initial reports of Russell 's upset at the decision to record , a spokesperson confirmed the incident .
They said : `` Any comedian whose set is being recorded at a new material night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beauty of live performance particularly at this strange time is its intended for the room only . ''
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Comedian Russell Howard refused to carry on with his gig after an audience member filmed his latest jokes and now comedian Shappi Khorsandi has defended his decision
Russell Howard's fellow comedians back his decision to storm out of gig
Comedians have defended Russell Howard' s decision to storm off stage after an audience member filmed his new jokes.
The 40-year-old comedian was angered when he saw a female audience member filming from the front row.
According to Bristol Post, Russell told the woman: "That's literally the worst thing you can do."
After slamming the audience member and refusing to continue with new content, he eventually left the gig.
However, despite the gig not advertising a ban on recording, a number of comedians have taken to Twitter to support Russell's attitude to recording.
Sharing Mirror Online's story of the incident on, comedian Shappi Khorsandi wrote on Twitter: "[100 emoji] with Russell on this. Last year woman did this to me...kills spontaneity, trust and intimacy of a live show".
Fellow comedian Sofie Hagen shared Shappi's verdict, agreeing with her.
Image: PA) PA)
Sofie tweeted: "I agree 1000% percent with Shappi and Russell."
Fellow comedian Danny Posthill tweeted in agreement, writing: "Good for you @russellhoward I don’t blame you, there’s too many people getting their phones out at gigs. If the performer wants his stuff recorded he will get it recorded at his own accord".
Additionally many others were in agreement that Russell was right to call out the audience members recording his gig.
One follower of Shappi's wrote: "Also, as an audience member, I don’t want to be watching the performance through someone’s smartphone screen!"
Image: Dan Wooller/REX/Shutterstock) Dan Wooller/REX/Shutterstock)
Another person commented: |Good on him - these idiots who spend their whole time on their phone. It is so distracting in the audience when you can see all these lights in front of you when you want to see the stage. The whole ifyoudon'ttakeaphotoitdidn'thappen is so childish!"
Finally, one Twitter user concluded: "This growing expectation that venues or organisers are at fault for not providing full instructions on how to conduct themselves - decency, courtesy and respect - is quite tedious. But a reflection of where some people exist."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
After the initial reports of Russell's upset at the decision to record, a spokesperson confirmed the incident.
They said: "Any comedian whose set is being recorded at a new material night would find it distracting.
"The beauty of live performance particularly at this strange time is its intended for the room only."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Waitrose reveal Christmas 2020 range including show-stopping Chocolate Candles

After the weather most of the UK has experienced this week , Christmas might feel like a world away , but Waitrose has unveiled their festive food range for 2020 , kicking off the countdown to the holiday period .
Although it ’ s uncertain how we ’ ll all be celebrating this year , the supermarket has given their customers food for thought with the Christmas collection - which includes everything from a British Venison Wellington to Chocolate Candles created by Heston Blumenthal .
Yum - our mouth is watering at the thought of these - can Christmas come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropping into stores and online from the start of September and further launches will follow up until the week before and week of Christmas .
To find your nearest Waitrose , we ’ ve added the store locator here for you .
You ’ ll also find opening and closing times listed there as well .
For the main event , Waitrose predicts the trend for alternative meats is set to move mainstream in 2020 .
Last year , demand for venison rocketed on waitrose.com , with Waitrose Entertaining orders doubling compared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ venison were up more than 60 % .
A new centrepiece this year is the No.1 British Venison Wellington ( £30 ) - a real showstopper , with tart flavours of juniper and blackberry .
Other alternative mains include Slow-Cooked British Beef Shin ( £25 ) - ideal for creating a beef ragu with leftovers ; Duck with Pear , Chestnut & Rum ( £35 ) ; a 10-Bone Rack of British Pork ( £12.99/kg ) produced from free-range pigs that spend their lives in woodland , Moroccan inspired Vegan Festive Filo Swirls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bronze Turkey Crown with Thighs ( £65 ) - with the thighs already slow cooked to perfection and perfect for turkey pies and curry on Boxing Day .
It ’ s all about playful illusions in its selection of Christmas confectionery .
Ornate Chocolate Spoon Stirrers ( £5 for three ) can be stirred into hot milk or eaten straight from the stick .
Santa and Rudolph might be pleasantly surprised by their Christmas Treat Box ( £4 ) this year – a milk carton , cookies and carrots all made from chocolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( £9 for 5 ) make a delightful dinner party table centrepiece , which double up as dessert .
Starters and canapés include Heston from Waitrose Citrus Gin Smoked Salmon ( £6.99 ) - silky Scottish salmon infused with Heston ’ s Citrus Sherbet Lazy Gin finished with gold lustre which makes a sumptuous starter or an indulgent brunch ; decadent Lobster Thermidor Vol-Au-Vents ( £9 for 10 ) and spicy Pork and ‘ Nduja Croquettes ( £6 for 10 ) .
The supermarket also has a selection of delicious desserts too such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - layer upon layer of sherry soaked sponge , vanilla custard , jelly , meringue and pistachio crumb features in the Queen of Trifles ( £12 ) .
The dessert serves six so has been designed with smaller gatherings in mind , with larger desserts such as the Cherry and Amaretti Tiffin ( £13 ) and Giant Jaffa Cake Bar also available .
For a magical Christmas Eve , Heston Blumenthal has created a special treat to speed Santa and Rudolph on their way with his The Night Before Christmas Mince Pies ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pastry combined with vine fruits and cream sherry topped with smoked sugar .
Another playful take on tradition is the Cheese Nougat ( £3 ) - a Wensleydale cheese dotted with Madeira-soaked raisins and berries designed to look just like a sweet treat .
Anni Ludhra-Gent from the Waitrose Christmas Brand Team says , “ We know our customers get really excited and love to plan what they ’ ll be serving on Christmas Day months in advance .
Last year searches for Christmas started in August on Waitrose.com and Christmas mince pies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 300 % between July and September , so we ’ ve announced some of our range to help customers start planning for the big day.
” “ This year may look different to what we all envisioned , but it was important to make sure we had a variety of new and traditional flavours and dishes , as well as options for all types of gatherings and main courses that could also be used for leftovers .
We are certain our customers will love our selection of festive food and drink which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really special celebration , no matter how many people are around the table .
”

At least there’s one thing we still have to look forward to in 2020 - Christmas food. And supermarket Waitrose has mouth-watering options we can’t wait to get our hands on
After the weather most of the UK has experienced this week, Christmas might feel like a world away, but Waitrose has unveiled their festive food range for 2020, kicking off the countdown to the holiday period.
Although it’s uncertain how we’ll all be celebrating this year, the supermarket has given their customers food for thought with the Christmas collection - which includes everything from a British Venison Wellington to Chocolate Candles created by Heston Blumenthal. Yum - our mouth is watering at the thought of these - can Christmas come already.
The Christmas items will be dropping into stores and online from the start of September and further launches will follow up until the week before and week of Christmas.
To find your nearest Waitrose, we’ve added the store locator here for you. You’ll also find opening and closing times listed there as well.
For the main event, Waitrose predicts the trend for alternative meats is set to move mainstream in 2020. Last year, demand for venison rocketed on waitrose.com, with Waitrose Entertaining orders doubling compared to the previous year, and sales of venison were up more than 60%.
A new centrepiece this year is the No.1 British Venison Wellington (£30) - a real showstopper, with tart flavours of juniper and blackberry. Other alternative mains include Slow-Cooked British Beef Shin (£25) - ideal for creating a beef ragu with leftovers; Duck with Pear, Chestnut & Rum (£35); a 10-Bone Rack of British Pork (£12.99/kg) produced from free-range pigs that spend their lives in woodland, Moroccan inspired Vegan Festive Filo Swirls (£6.99) and a Free Range Bronze Turkey Crown with Thighs (£65) - with the thighs already slow cooked to perfection and perfect for turkey pies and curry on Boxing Day.
It’s all about playful illusions in its selection of Christmas confectionery. Ornate Chocolate Spoon Stirrers (£5 for three) can be stirred into hot milk or eaten straight from the stick.
Santa and Rudolph might be pleasantly surprised by their Christmas Treat Box (£4) this year – a milk carton, cookies and carrots all made from chocolate – while Heston from Waitrose Chocolate Candles (£9 for 5) make a delightful dinner party table centrepiece, which double up as dessert.
Starters and canapés include Heston from Waitrose Citrus Gin Smoked Salmon (£6.99) - silky Scottish salmon infused with Heston’s Citrus Sherbet Lazy Gin finished with gold lustre which makes a sumptuous starter or an indulgent brunch; decadent Lobster Thermidor Vol-Au-Vents (£9 for 10) and spicy Pork and ‘Nduja Croquettes (£6 for 10).
The supermarket also has a selection of delicious desserts too such as a re-invention of the traditional trifle - layer upon layer of sherry soaked sponge, vanilla custard, jelly, meringue and pistachio crumb features in the Queen of Trifles (£12). The dessert serves six so has been designed with smaller gatherings in mind, with larger desserts such as the Cherry and Amaretti Tiffin (£13) and Giant Jaffa Cake Bar also available.
For a magical Christmas Eve, Heston Blumenthal has created a special treat to speed Santa and Rudolph on their way with his The Night Before Christmas Mince Pies (£3.50) - carrot and caraway shortcrust pastry combined with vine fruits and cream sherry topped with smoked sugar.
Another playful take on tradition is the Cheese Nougat (£3) - a Wensleydale cheese dotted with Madeira-soaked raisins and berries designed to look just like a sweet treat.
Anni Ludhra-Gent from the Waitrose Christmas Brand Team says, “We know our customers get really excited and love to plan what they’ll be serving on Christmas Day months in advance. Last year searches for Christmas started in August on Waitrose.com and Christmas mince pies proved a popular search, up over 300% between July and September, so we’ve announced some of our range to help customers start planning for the big day.”
“This year may look different to what we all envisioned, but it was important to make sure we had a variety of new and traditional flavours and dishes, as well as options for all types of gatherings and main courses that could also be used for leftovers. We are certain our customers will love our selection of festive food and drink which will make sure Christmas still feels like a really special celebration, no matter how many people are around the table.”