thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Chelsea slap eye-watering £80m price tag on N'Golo Kante amid Conte interest

Chelsea have slapped an eye-watering £80m price tag on N'Golo Kante as Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte targets three Stamford Bridge stars .
Conte is preparing to raid his former club as he bids to turn his Nerazzurri side into Serie A title winners and end the dominance of Juventus .
The Inter boss wants to be reunited with midfielder Kante , as well as left-back Emerson Palmieri and striker Olivier Giroud .
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard does not want to sell Kante , but the club must raise funds after signing Timo Werner , Hakim Ziyech , Ben Chilwell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz is also expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge in a £90m deal .
But while there have been initial talks between Chelsea and Inter over Kante , the Premier League side will not sell the 29-year-old for anything less than £80m .
Conte , who was in charge at Chelsea between 2016 and 2018 , led Inter to this season 's Europa League final as well as second place in Serie A - just a point behind nine-times consecutive champions Juve .
He has told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs a squad revamp to take Inter to the next level , and sees Kante , Giroud and Palmieri as part of that overhaul .
Conte tried to sign France striker Giroud in January , and could have landed him on a free transfer this summer had the 33-year-old not signed a new deal with Chelsea .
So the manager will have to stump up a transfer fee if he wants to land his man , while he is also keen on Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele , who would cost around £55m .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ finance the rebuild , with former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen set to be unloaded after just six months in Milan .
Roberto Gagliardini , Matias Vecino and Marcelo Brozovic are also understood to be up for sale .

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Ex-Chelsea boss Conte plans to raid his old club for three players this summer as he bids to turn Inter Milan into title winners - but the Premier League side won't sell on the cheap
Chelsea have slapped an eye-watering £80m price tag on N'Golo Kante as Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte targets three Stamford Bridge stars.
Conte is preparing to raid his former club as he bids to turn his Nerazzurri side into Serie A title winners and end the dominance of Juventus.
The Inter boss wants to be reunited with midfielder Kante, as well as left-back Emerson Palmieri and striker Olivier Giroud.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard does not want to sell Kante, but the club must raise funds after signing Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr already this summer.
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz is also expected to arrive at Stamford Bridge in a £90m deal.
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But while there have been initial talks between Chelsea and Inter over Kante, the Premier League side will not sell the 29-year-old for anything less than £80m.
Conte, who was in charge at Chelsea between 2016 and 2018, led Inter to this season's Europa League final as well as second place in Serie A - just a point behind nine-times consecutive champions Juve.
He has told the San Siro club's board he needs a squad revamp to take Inter to the next level, and sees Kante, Giroud and Palmieri as part of that overhaul.
Conte tried to sign France striker Giroud in January, and could have landed him on a free transfer this summer had the 33-year-old not signed a new deal with Chelsea.
So the manager will have to stump up a transfer fee if he wants to land his man, while he is also keen on Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who would cost around £55m.
The Italian club must raise funds to finance the rebuild, with former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen set to be unloaded after just six months in Milan.
Roberto Gagliardini, Matias Vecino and Marcelo Brozovic are also understood to be up for sale.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Trump defends suspected protester killer saying he was 'violently attacked'

Donald Trump has appeared to defend the teenager accused of killing two protesters with an illegal firearm , suggesting that he acted in self-defence .
The US President said 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse `` probably would have been killed '' if he had n't taken action during the chaotic scenes in Kenosha , Wisconsin last week .
Black Lives Matter demonstrators had taken to the streets following the police shooting of black man Jacob Blake , 29 , and clashes with law enforcement and armed vigilantes ensued .
`` He was trying to get away from them I guess , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then they very violently attacked him , '' Trump said on Monday , referring to Rittenhouse .
`` It was something that we are looking at right now and it 's under investigation , but I guess he was in very big trouble .
He probably would have been killed .
It 's under investigation , '' he added .
Trump will visit Kenosha on Tuesday but has no plans to meet with the family of Mr Blake who was shot seven times in the back by police .
The father-of-three was gunned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday and has been left paralysed from the waist down .
Trump is reportedly opposed to the family 's wishes that attorney Ben Crump , who also represented the family of George Floyd , would be involved in any meeting .
However , Mr Blake 's uncle , Justin Blake , told CNN the family did not want to meet the president because he 's a `` racist '' .
Instead , Trump will visit law enforcement officials , the White House has confirmed .
Spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said Trump plans to survey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aftermath of the shooting and meet with business owners .
He will make the trip despite encouragement from state and local leaders , including Democratic Governor Tony Evers , to forgo travel there while the city seeks to heal .
Among the unauthorised 'militia ' who took to the streets last Tuesday night , claiming they were helping police defend their city , was Rittenhouse , who traveled from Antioch , Illinois with his AR-15 assault rifle .
The teen fell while running through the street before being struck over the head by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rittenhouse is accused of then shooting dead Huber as well as Joseph Rosenbaum and injuring a third .
He was arrested the following day and remains in custody in Illinois but faces extradition to Wisconsin , having been charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and one of first-degree attempted himicide .
He also faces a misdemeanor charge for possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor .
Rittenhouse 's attorney Lin Wood said her client `` had the right to defend himself '' after being `` attacked '' .
Trump , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vigilantes ' actions , but added police needed to be given `` back their dignity '' though admitted sometimes `` they choke '' .
`` They have a quarter of a second to make some of these decisions and they make the wrong decision that is very devastating but I will say this , I honor law enforcement . ''
Gov Evers has written a letter to the president telling him he is not welcome in Kenosha but Trump told the press briefing his visit will `` increase enthusiasm and it could increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` That 's why I am going because they did a fantastic job , '' he continued .
On Monday morning he tweeted without his insistence on having the National Guard respond to demonstrations `` there would be no Kenosha right now '' .
Wisconsin is a crucial battleground for the elections in November , with Trump having won the state by a point in 2016 .
Democratic rival Joe Biden currently leads in state polling by 3.5 points , according to RealClearPolitics .
The former Vice President accused Trump of stoking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that rioters and looters be prosecuted .
`` Tonight , the president declined to rebuke violence .
He would n't even repudiate one of his supporters who is charged with murder because of his attacks on others .
`` He is too weak , too scared of the hatred he has stirred to put an end to it , '' Biden said in a statement .
Trump suggested violence would increase if Biden won and accused him of surrendering to a left-wing mob .
`` In America , we will never surrender to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules , democracy is indeed dead , '' Trump said .

Trump appears to sympathise with killer Kyle Rittenhouse "they very violently attacked him...he probably would've been killed"
Trump appears to sympathise with killer Kyle Rittenhouse "they very violently attacked him...he probably would've been killed"
US President Donald Trump plans to visit Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday following demonstrations last week after the shooting of black man Jacob Blake, which led to clashes with armed vigilantes
Donald Trump has appeared to defend the teenager accused of killing two protesters with an illegal firearm, suggesting that he acted in self-defence.
The US President said 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse "probably would have been killed" if he hadn't taken action during the chaotic scenes in Kenosha, Wisconsin last week.
Black Lives Matter demonstrators had taken to the streets following the police shooting of black man Jacob Blake, 29, and clashes with law enforcement and armed vigilantes ensued.
"He was trying to get away from them I guess, it looks like, and he fell, then they very violently attacked him," Trump said on Monday, referring to Rittenhouse.
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"It was something that we are looking at right now and it's under investigation, but I guess he was in very big trouble. He probably would have been killed. It's under investigation," he added.
The Republican president also failed to condemn his supporters who fired paint pellets during a confrontation with counter-protesters in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend.
During the street clashes on Saturday night, Aaron Danielson, a member of right-wing group Patriot Prayer was shot dead - reportedly by a member of the far-left antifa network.
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Trump said he understood it was a "peaceful protest", adding: "Paint as a defensive mechanism, paint is not bullets.
"Your supporters, and they are your supporters indeed, shot a young gentleman who - and killed him, not with paint, but with a bullet. And I think it's disgraceful," he told a CNN reporter.
Trump will visit Kenosha on Tuesday but has no plans to meet with the family of Mr Blake who was shot seven times in the back by police.
The father-of-three was gunned down in front of his kids last Sunday and has been left paralysed from the waist down.
Trump is reportedly opposed to the family's wishes that attorney Ben Crump, who also represented the family of George Floyd, would be involved in any meeting.
However, Mr Blake's uncle, Justin Blake, told CNN the family did not want to meet the president because he's a "racist".
Instead, Trump will visit law enforcement officials, the White House has confirmed.
Spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said Trump plans to survey the damage resulting from protests in the aftermath of the shooting and meet with business owners.
He will make the trip despite encouragement from state and local leaders, including Democratic Governor Tony Evers, to forgo travel there while the city seeks to heal.
Among the unauthorised 'militia' who took to the streets last Tuesday night, claiming they were helping police defend their city, was Rittenhouse, who traveled from Antioch, Illinois with his AR-15 assault rifle.
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The teen fell while running through the street before being struck over the head by protester Anthony Huber with a skateboard.
Rittenhouse is accused of then shooting dead Huber as well as Joseph Rosenbaum and injuring a third.
He was arrested the following day and remains in custody in Illinois but faces extradition to Wisconsin, having been charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and one of first-degree attempted himicide.
He also faces a misdemeanor charge for possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor.
Rittenhouse's attorney Lin Wood said her client "had the right to defend himself" after being "attacked".
Trump, meanwhile, also failed to condemn the vigilantes' actions, but added police needed to be given "back their dignity" though admitted sometimes "they choke".
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"They have a quarter of a second to make some of these decisions and they make the wrong decision that is very devastating but I will say this, I honor law enforcement."
Gov Evers has written a letter to the president telling him he is not welcome in Kenosha but Trump told the press briefing his visit will "increase enthusiasm and it could increase love and respect for our country".
"That's why I am going because they did a fantastic job," he continued.
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On Monday morning he tweeted without his insistence on having the National Guard respond to demonstrations "there would be no Kenosha right now".
Wisconsin is a crucial battleground for the elections in November, with Trump having won the state by a point in 2016.
Democratic rival Joe Biden currently leads in state polling by 3.5 points, according to RealClearPolitics.
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The former Vice President accused Trump of stoking violence with his rhetoric, while insisting that rioters and looters be prosecuted.
"Tonight, the president declined to rebuke violence. He wouldn't even repudiate one of his supporters who is charged with murder because of his attacks on others.
"He is too weak,too scared of the hatred he has stirred to put an end to it," Biden said in a statement.
Trump suggested violence would increase if Biden won and accused him of surrendering to a left-wing mob.
"In America, we will never surrender to mob rule, because if the mob rules, democracy is indeed dead," Trump said.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Davina McCall slams 'mean people' who shamed her weight loss and 'divorce diet'

Davina McCall has slammed `` mean people '' who shamed her for the weight loss she achieved with her `` divorce diet '' .
The 52-year-old TV presenter has posted a number of selfies on Instagram since her marriage to Matthew Robertson ended , which showed how she had lost weight and got into shape .
The former Big Brother host told Women 's Health magazine that she was upset with some of the comments she received afterwards and said people do not always think about `` the sadness '' .
Davina said : `` It 's called the divorce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( weight ) .
`` It happens to so many people I know .
It was nothing I did .
I was just running on adrenaline .
`` Quite a few people ( understood ) and were like , ' I think she 's having a hard time , maybe we should lay off . '
'' Davina continued : `` But there were lots of people who did n't .
There are some really mean people out there and there are also some very uninformed people who do n't think about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother-of-three said she is now happier than ever and is feeling `` sexy '' and dressing `` sexily '' .
Davina continued : `` Women over 50 feel sexy , we can dress sexily and we can wear underwear and we still enjoy orgasms .
`` People say , 'Oh , it 's all gone ... menopause ... you 're finished with your wizened , dried-up ovaries . '
`` I feel like it 's really important to say that people in their 50s are having the time of their lives . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ look as good naked as I did in my 20s .
`` But I feel better , and that 's the difference .
I walk around like a foxy minx now because I feel like a foxy minx . ''
Hormone replacement therapy helped the popular presenter deal with the effects of the menopause .
`` My phone was in the fridge and my keys were in the bin .
My night sweats became so bad .
I just never slept through , '' she said .
`` I could n't read autocue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little patch on - boom , sleep .
Oh my god , the joy .
I felt like I was back . ''
*The full interview is in the October issue of Women 's Health , also available as a digital edition .
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Davina McCall has come out fighting after she was trolled over her incredible weight loss and fitness regime since her marriage to Matthew Robertson came to an end
Davina McCall slams 'mean people' who shamed her weight loss and 'divorce diet'
Davina McCall has slammed "mean people" who shamed her for the weight loss she achieved with her "divorce diet".
The 52-year-old TV presenter has posted a number of selfies on Instagram since her marriage to Matthew Robertson ended, which showed how she had lost weight and got into shape.
The former Big Brother host told Women's Health magazine that she was upset with some of the comments she received afterwards and said people do not always think about "the sadness".
Davina said: "It's called the divorce diet, where you just literally shed (weight).
"It happens to so many people I know. It was nothing I did. I was just running on adrenaline.
"Quite a few people (understood) and were like, 'I think she's having a hard time, maybe we should lay off.'"
Image: davinamccall/Instagram) davinamccall/Instagram)
Davina continued: "But there were lots of people who didn't. There are some really mean people out there and there are also some very uninformed people who don't think about the story behind the sadness."
The mother-of-three said she is now happier than ever and is feeling "sexy" and dressing "sexily".
Davina continued: "Women over 50 feel sexy, we can dress sexily and we can wear underwear and we still enjoy orgasms.
"People say, 'Oh, it's all gone... menopause... you're finished with your wizened, dried-up ovaries.'
"I feel like it's really important to say that people in their 50s are having the time of their lives."
Image: davinamccall/Instagram) davinamccall/Instagram)
Davina added: "I don't look as good naked as I did in my 20s.
"But I feel better, and that's the difference. I walk around like a foxy minx now because I feel like a foxy minx."
Hormone replacement therapy helped the popular presenter deal with the effects of the menopause.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"My phone was in the fridge and my keys were in the bin. My night sweats became so bad. I just never slept through," she said.
"I couldn't read autocue... From the minute I put the little patch on - boom, sleep. Oh my god, the joy. I felt like I was back."
*The full interview is in the October issue of Women's Health, also available as a digital edition .
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thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Gavin Williamson says GCSE and A-level exams could be pushed back next year

Next year 's GCSE and A-level exams could be pushed back to give pupils more time to study the syllabus , the Education Secretary has said .
Gavin Williamson said England 's exams regulator , Ofqual , was working with the education sector to decide whether there should be a `` short delay '' to the exam timetable in 2021 .
His comments come after Labour had called for a delay , and as millions of pupils prepare to return to schools in England this week .
He told the Daily Telegraph : `` I know there 's some concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's why we 've been working with Ofqual on changes we can make to help pupils when they take GCSEs and A-levels next year .
`` Ofqual will continue to work with the education sector and other stakeholders on whether there should be a short delay to the GCSE , A and AS-level exam timetable in 2021 , with the aim of creating more teaching time . ''
Exam season usually begins in May , but the paper said sources suggested they could be pushed back to June and July - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holidays .
Mr Williamson 's comments - on the eve of many schools in England reopening to all pupils for the first time since March - follow a call from Labour for a delay to next year 's exams .
Shadow education secretary Kate Green said pupils entering Year 11 and 13 who have lost up to six months of teaching time face `` a mountain to climb '' unless the timetable is changed .
She said : `` Ministers had warning after warning about problems with this year 's exam results , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fiasco .
`` This is too important for Boris Johnson to leave until the last minute .
Pupils heading back to school need clarity and certainty about the year ahead . ''
Paul Whiteman , general secretary of school leaders ' union NAHT , said : `` Labour 's suggestion of a delay to help with 'catch-up ' is worthy of serious consideration .
`` A delay is not without its problems , a consequential delay to the publication of results will put pressure on higher education providers such as universities and colleges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will need to be dealt with . ''
Mr Williamson came under intense criticism after this year 's exams season .
He was forced to ditch a controversial algorithm used to moderate teacher 's grade prediction for students after it downgraded thousands of results .

SHADOW EDUCATION SECRETARY SAYS LABOUR ARE CALLING FOR NEXT YEARS' A-LEVEL AND GCSE EXAMS TO BE DELAYED
SHADOW EDUCATION SECRETARY SAYS LABOUR ARE CALLING FOR NEXT YEARS' A-LEVEL AND GCSE EXAMS TO BE DELAYED
The Education Secretary said the summer exams might be delayed in 2021 so students can catch up on learning missed during the absence triggered by the coronavirus lockdown
Gavin Williamson says GCSE and A-level exams could be pushed back next year
Next year's GCSE and A-level exams could be pushed back to give pupils more time to study the syllabus, the Education Secretary has said.
Gavin Williamson said England's exams regulator, Ofqual, was working with the education sector to decide whether there should be a "short delay" to the exam timetable in 2021.
His comments come after Labour had called for a delay, and as millions of pupils prepare to return to schools in England this week.
He told the Daily Telegraph: "I know there's some concern about next year's exams, and that's why we've been working with Ofqual on changes we can make to help pupils when they take GCSEs and A-levels next year.
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"Ofqual will continue to work with the education sector and other stakeholders on whether there should be a short delay to the GCSE, A and AS-level exam timetable in 2021, with the aim of creating more teaching time."
Exam season usually begins in May, but the paper said sources suggested they could be pushed back to June and July - but they would not cut into the summer holidays.
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Mr Williamson's comments - on the eve of many schools in England reopening to all pupils for the first time since March - follow a call from Labour for a delay to next year's exams.
Shadow education secretary Kate Green said pupils entering Year 11 and 13 who have lost up to six months of teaching time face "a mountain to climb" unless the timetable is changed.
She said: "Ministers had warning after warning about problems with this year's exam results, but allowed it to descend into a fiasco.
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"This is too important for Boris Johnson to leave until the last minute. Pupils heading back to school need clarity and certainty about the year ahead."
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders' union NAHT, said: "Labour's suggestion of a delay to help with 'catch-up' is worthy of serious consideration.
"A delay is not without its problems, a consequential delay to the publication of results will put pressure on higher education providers such as universities and colleges as well as employers. All this will need to be dealt with."
Mr Williamson came under intense criticism after this year's exams season.
He was forced to ditch a controversial algorithm used to moderate teacher's grade prediction for students after it downgraded thousands of results.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Rio Ferdinand gives huge Man Utd hint over imminent Donny van de Beek transfer

Rio Ferdinand has dropped a huge hint that Donny van de Beek is about to become a Manchester United player - and so has Edwin van der Sar .
Van de Beek is on the verge of completing a £40million switch from Ajax this week , subject to the midfielder passing a medical .
The Dutch ace will become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's first signing of the summer , having been tracked by United since he starred in Ajax 's thrilling run to the Champions League semi-finals last year .
Former Red Devils defender Ferdinand clearly thinks Van de Beek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took to Twitter with the simple message `` Good Evening @ Donny_beek6 '' accompanied by the eyes emoji .
But it was Ajax chief Van der Sar who dropped the biggest hint - replying to Ferdinand 's tweet with the crying emoji as he prepares to see one of his side 's most talented players depart .
Ex-United keeper Edwin van der Sar is believed to have had a big part to play in speeding up Van de Beek 's expected move to Old Trafford .
Now the Dutch club 's chief executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win four Premier League titles and the Champions League during his six seasons at the club .
He still has a soft spot for his former team , and has been touted as a future director of football at Old Trafford .
And according to The Guardian , his links with United aided Solskjaer 's side in beating off competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona for Van de Beek 's signature .
United fans on Twitter appeared recognised the role Van der Sar had to play , with one tweeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a red always a red '' along with a red heart emoji .
Another wrote of Van de Beek : `` He ’ s in safe hands .
Thank you for speeding up the deal . ''
And one fan predicted Van der Sar would soon be reunited with Van de Beek at Old Trafford , posting : `` No need to look after him when VDS can do it himself when he gets that DoF role . ''
Van de Beek was believed to be travelling to Manchester on Monday , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming days .

Ferdinand appears to believe Van de Beek's signing is about to be completed - but it was Edwin van der Sar who dropped the biggest hint with his reply to the United legend's tweet
Rio Ferdinand has dropped a huge hint that Donny van de Beek is about to become a Manchester United player - and so has Edwin van der Sar.
Van de Beek is on the verge of completing a £40million switch from Ajax this week, subject to the midfielder passing a medical.
The Dutch ace will become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first signing of the summer, having been tracked by United since he starred in Ajax's thrilling run to the Champions League semi-finals last year.
Former Red Devils defender Ferdinand clearly thinks Van de Beek's arrival is imminent, after he took to Twitter with the simple message "Good Evening @Donny_beek6" accompanied by the eyes emoji.
But it was Ajax chief Van der Sar who dropped the biggest hint - replying to Ferdinand's tweet with the crying emoji as he prepares to see one of his side's most talented players depart.
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Ex-United keeper Edwin van der Sar is believed to have had a big part to play in speeding up Van de Beek's expected move to Old Trafford.
Now the Dutch club's chief executive officer, Van der Sar helped United win four Premier League titles and the Champions League during his six seasons at the club.
He still has a soft spot for his former team, and has been touted as a future director of football at Old Trafford.
And according to The Guardian, his links with United aided Solskjaer's side in beating off competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona for Van de Beek's signature.
United fans on Twitter appeared recognised the role Van der Sar had to play, with one tweeting, "Thank you Edwin, once a red always a red" along with a red heart emoji.
Another wrote of Van de Beek: "He’s in safe hands. Thank you for speeding up the deal."
And one fan predicted Van der Sar would soon be reunited with Van de Beek at Old Trafford, posting: "No need to look after him when VDS can do it himself when he gets that DoF role."
Van de Beek was believed to be travelling to Manchester on Monday, with the signing set to be announced in the coming days.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Teacher survey finds pupils 'three months behind' as Labour blasts schools chaos

School children are now three months behind in their education - with poorer children 46 % worse off than better-off peers , a survey of teachers has found .
Sir Keir Starmer has slammed the government 's `` chaotic '' handling of schools as pupils prepare to return this week .
He has demanded Gavin Williamson , the Education Secretary , show how he will `` make up for damage already done '' to kids .
The country will be watching with bated breath to see if the return of millions of children will drive up coronavirus infections .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children is a national priority .
Gavin Williamson acknowledged the damage being done to pupils by not being in school in a letter to parents , in which he said : `` If a child is not in school , they stand to lose far more than just a few months of learning .
It could well put a huge dent in their future life chances .
`` Education is a birthright , so let 's make sure we get all children back - back to learning , back to playing and back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now a new survey of nearly 3,000 school leaders and teachers has provided firm evidence of this .
The majority of pupils will be three months behind in their studies when they return to classrooms in England this week , it found .
A whopping 98 % of respondents felt students were not as far along with their learning as would normally be expected at the end of the 2019/20 school year .
Almost a quarter ( 21 % ) of teachers from across more than 2,200 mainstream primary and secondary schools also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls .
The National Foundation for Educational Research 's ( NFER ) survey comes as many students return to classrooms this week for the first time since lockdown .
Its study found that as of July , teachers had on average covered 66 % of the curriculum during the 2019/20 academic year .
Teachers estimated on average that their pupils were three months behind in their studies , the survey said .
However , more than half ( 53 % ) of those teaching in the poorest schools in England reported their students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind in their learning , compared to 15 % of teachers in wealthier settings .
The survey also found that the learning gap between disadvantaged pupils and their better-off peers had increased by 46 % , adding that the figure was likely to be an `` under-estimate '' .
Labour leader Mr Starmer has accused the Government of taking a `` chaotic approach '' to education as he demanded Gavin Williamson show how he will `` make up for the damage already done '' to pupils .
He said the Education Secretary should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how he will protect our children 's futures '' .
Mr Starmer said : `` Excitement for children who will be back in the classroom for the first time in months .
But anxiety for teachers and parents about a year ahead that is full of uncertainty because of a pandemic that continues to cast its shadow over children 's education .
`` I want to pay tribute to the extraordinary dedication of our teachers and school staff who have worked tirelessly over the summer to make sure schools can reopen safely .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be back at school .
Every day that schools were closed was a day of opportunity , learning and support lost .
This situation was worsened by the exams fiasco and the Government 's chaotic approach to education .
`` We can not keep repeating those same mistakes .
Young people 's futures can not be held back by the Conservatives ' incompetence . ''
But the Department for Education said its £1 billion `` Covid catch-up package '' will tackle the impact of lost teaching time and include `` targeted funding '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ findings from the teachers ' survey : • The majority of pupils had been expected to learn at home throughout the 2019/20 summer term , but teachers reported that only 38 % returned their last piece of set work in July , compared to 42 % in May .
• School leaders said that just over half ( 56 % ) of students who were eligible to return did so , with those from black , Asian and minority ethnic ( BAME ) backgrounds having lower attendance at 49 % .
• Almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school leaders said safety concerns from parents were a common reason for their children not attending .
• Almost three quarters of teachers ( 74 % ) did not feel able to teach to their usual standard while the coronavirus regulations were in force , the survey found .
• In an open response question , 49 % of 1,034 teachers whose teaching was affected said distancing requirements had a negative impact on areas such as group work and their ability to interact with pupils properly .
• More than half of school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they were using teaching assistants to lead classes .
• Teachers estimated that 44 % of their pupils will need `` intensive catch-up support '' , the survey said , with the percentage increasing to 57 % in the most deprived schools Paul Whiteman , general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers , which represents leaders in the majority of schools , said : `` This is another alarm bell that the Government needs to pay attention to .
`` The Covid-19 pandemic has interrupted education for the majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to provide everything children needed before this crisis , damaged as they and other social services have been by a decade of austerity . ''
Mr Whiteman said schools will `` absolutely require '' additional support to `` play their part in healing the scars '' left by the pandemic .
Dr Angela Donkin , chief social scientist at NFER , said : `` While it is crucial that children catch up , we should not assume that teachers will immediately be able to deliver the same quality of teaching , at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There remains a range of barriers for teachers and schools , which means catch-up should be seen as part of the ongoing process of learning recovery , for most pupils , rather than as a quick-turnaround solution . ''
She said it was `` clear '' that additional support needed to be targeted at disadvantaged pupils and schools in the poorest areas .

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The National Foundation for Educational Research's (NFER) survey also found that poorer pupils are up to 46% worse off than their better-off peers, with many students returning this week
School children are now three months behind in their education - with poorer children 46% worse off than better-off peers, a survey of teachers has found.
Sir Keir Starmer has slammed the government's "chaotic" handling of schools as pupils prepare to return this week.
He has demanded Gavin Williamson, the Education Secretary, show how he will "make up for damage already done" to kids.
The country will be watching with bated breath to see if the return of millions of children will drive up coronavirus infections.
The government have insisted that the return of children is a national priority.
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Gavin Williamson acknowledged the damage being done to pupils by not being in school in a letter to parents, in which he said: "If a child is not in school, they stand to lose far more than just a few months of learning. It could well put a huge dent in their future life chances.
"Education is a birthright, so let's make sure we get all children back - back to learning, back to playing and back to being kids again."
And now a new survey of nearly 3,000 school leaders and teachers has provided firm evidence of this.
The majority of pupils will be three months behind in their studies when they return to classrooms in England this week, it found.
A whopping 98% of respondents felt students were not as far along with their learning as would normally be expected at the end of the 2019/20 school year.
Almost a quarter (21%) of teachers from across more than 2,200 mainstream primary and secondary schools also believed boys had fallen further behind than girls.
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The National Foundation for Educational Research's (NFER) survey comes as many students return to classrooms this week for the first time since lockdown.
Its study found that as of July, teachers had on average covered 66% of the curriculum during the 2019/20 academic year.
Teachers estimated on average that their pupils were three months behind in their studies, the survey said.
However, more than half (53%) of those teaching in the poorest schools in England reported their students were "four months or more" behind in their learning, compared to 15% of teachers in wealthier settings.
The survey also found that the learning gap between disadvantaged pupils and their better-off peers had increased by 46%, adding that the figure was likely to be an "under-estimate".
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Labour leader Mr Starmer has accused the Government of taking a "chaotic approach" to education as he demanded Gavin Williamson show how he will "make up for the damage already done" to pupils.
He said the Education Secretary should go to Parliament to "tell us how he will protect our children's futures".
Mr Starmer said: "Excitement for children who will be back in the classroom for the first time in months. But anxiety for teachers and parents about a year ahead that is full of uncertainty because of a pandemic that continues to cast its shadow over children's education.
"I want to pay tribute to the extraordinary dedication of our teachers and school staff who have worked tirelessly over the summer to make sure schools can reopen safely.
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"Labour want and expect children to be back at school. Every day that schools were closed was a day of opportunity, learning and support lost. This situation was worsened by the exams fiasco and the Government's chaotic approach to education.
"We cannot keep repeating those same mistakes. Young people's futures cannot be held back by the Conservatives' incompetence."
But the Department for Education said its £1 billion "Covid catch-up package" will tackle the impact of lost teaching time and include "targeted funding" for the most disadvantaged students.
Other findings from the teachers' survey:
The majority of pupils had been expected to learn at home throughout the 2019/20 summer term, but teachers reported that only 38% returned their last piece of set work in July, compared to 42% in May.
School leaders said that just over half (56%) of students who were eligible to return did so, with those from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds having lower attendance at 49%.
Almost a third (32%) of school leaders said safety concerns from parents were a common reason for their children not attending.
Almost three quarters of teachers (74%) did not feel able to teach to their usual standard while the coronavirus regulations were in force, the survey found.
In an open response question, 49% of 1,034 teachers whose teaching was affected said distancing requirements had a negative impact on areas such as group work and their ability to interact with pupils properly.
More than half of school leaders (51%) also reported that they were using teaching assistants to lead classes.
Teachers estimated that 44% of their pupils will need "intensive catch-up support", the survey said, with the percentage increasing to 57% in the most deprived schools
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, which represents leaders in the majority of schools, said: "This is another alarm bell that the Government needs to pay attention to.
"The Covid-19 pandemic has interrupted education for the majority of children, and schools were already struggling to provide everything children needed before this crisis, damaged as they and other social services have been by a decade of austerity."
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Mr Whiteman said schools will "absolutely require" additional support to "play their part in healing the scars" left by the pandemic.
Dr Angela Donkin, chief social scientist at NFER, said: "While it is crucial that children catch up, we should not assume that teachers will immediately be able to deliver the same quality of teaching, at the same speed, as before the pandemic.
"There remains a range of barriers for teachers and schools, which means catch-up should be seen as part of the ongoing process of learning recovery, for most pupils, rather than as a quick-turnaround solution."
She said it was "clear" that additional support needed to be targeted at disadvantaged pupils and schools in the poorest areas.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Illness which left tearful gran, 71, as 'skin, bones and vomiting' is diagnosed

A grandmother was left in tears of happiness after her mystery illness was diagnosed after a decade of suffering .
The 71-year-old had been vomiting daily after every meal for the past 10 years , leaving her as `` skin and bones '' and not knowing why this was happening to her .
Judy Wilsher from Kent was overcome with emotion when BBC 's Diagnosis Detectives found out why she was suffering so badly and it could now change her life .
She had surgery for achalasia in 2008 and this had left Judy unable to digest meals properly as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gullet .
The problem was that the surgery which was designed to cure the issue actually left her bringing up `` bright yellow bile '' after every meal and a constant feeling of nauseous .
Judy lost over a stone and a half in weight and underwent a further four surgeries to correct the oesophagus disorder , after she was misdiagnosed for years .
Explaining how she felt at the time , Judy said : `` It was like I had a golfball stuck down my throat and I was choking . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that she had to live with it everyday .
Judy continued : `` I miss spending time with my grandchildren .
I don ’ t have the energy to be charging around after them now .
I ’ m losing weight and that ’ s what ’ s worrying me .
`` It 's very frustrating when nobody can help with you , nobody knows .
It 's dreadful .
I just want someone to help me find out what it is . ''
The BBC show sent her to see Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London and Judy went worrying that she would be diagnosed with cancer .
The Consultant Gastroenterologist believed that there had been damage to the vagus nerve during her surgery in 2008 .
This nerve runs from the brain to the abdomen and he tested the acidic levels in her stomach as this would show whether the messages from her vagus nerve were reaching her pancreas .
There were tears on screen when the doctor shared the news with Judy that he reckoned he had found the reason for her sickness .
Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tearful Judy said : `` The doctor says it 's something called the vagus nerve that is n't working properly and he thinks there is a way he can get me better .
`` He 's not promised 100 per cent , but I 'll be having tests . ''
Two of the three tests the doctor did on Judy showed that it was taking over an hour longer than it should to empty her stomach and this was why she was being sick so frequently .
Dr Shidrawi said : `` After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the problem is and why you are suffering the way you are , there is no doubt in my mind there has been some damage to the vagus vein .
`` The next step is to bring you in here and hopefully we can make a difference . ''
He continued to say that he wanted to operate on Judy 's stomach to add a valve to help empty it as it was impossible to mend the vagus nerve .
Dr Shidrawi continued : `` It was a very important moment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ welled up , her husband 's eyes welled up , we 're privileged to share that moment with them , because in that split second she knew there was a reason she was feeling like that .
`` She was n't going out of her mind , it never ceases to amaze me how emotional that moment is and how grateful patients are and the satisfaction I get from telling them something nobody else has . ''
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Gran with mystery illness that made her vomit daily for 10 YEARS is diagnosed
Gran with mystery illness that made her vomit daily for 10 YEARS is diagnosed
A grandmother who would bring up 'yellow bile' after every meal for the past 10 years was in tears after BBC's Diagnosis Detectives revealed what was causing her illness
A grandmother was left in tears of happiness after her mystery illness was diagnosed after a decade of suffering.
The 71-year-old had been vomiting daily after every meal for the past 10 years, leaving her as "skin and bones" and not knowing why this was happening to her.
Judy Wilsher from Kent was overcome with emotion when BBC's Diagnosis Detectives found out why she was suffering so badly and it could now change her life.
She had surgery for achalasia in 2008 and this had left Judy unable to digest meals properly as the condition affects how food reached the gullet.
The problem was that the surgery which was designed to cure the issue actually left her bringing up "bright yellow bile" after every meal and a constant feeling of nauseous.
Image: BBC / Dragonfly TV) BBC / Dragonfly TV)
Judy lost over a stone and a half in weight and underwent a further four surgeries to correct the oesophagus disorder, after she was misdiagnosed for years.
Explaining how she felt at the time, Judy said: "It was like I had a golfball stuck down my throat and I was choking."
The mystery illness was debilitating and she said that she had to live with it everyday.
Judy continued: "I miss spending time with my grandchildren. I don’t have the energy to be charging around after them now. I’m losing weight and that’s what’s worrying me.
"It's very frustrating when nobody can help with you, nobody knows. It's dreadful. I just want someone to help me find out what it is."
Image: BBC / Dragonfly TV) BBC / Dragonfly TV)
The BBC show sent her to see Dr Shidrawi at The Wellington Hospital in North London and Judy went worrying that she would be diagnosed with cancer.
The Consultant Gastroenterologist believed that there had been damage to the vagus nerve during her surgery in 2008.
This nerve runs from the brain to the abdomen and he tested the acidic levels in her stomach as this would show whether the messages from her vagus nerve were reaching her pancreas.
There were tears on screen when the doctor shared the news with Judy that he reckoned he had found the reason for her sickness.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Speaking to her daughter on the phone, a tearful Judy said: "The doctor says it's something called the vagus nerve that isn't working properly and he thinks there is a way he can get me better.
"He's not promised 100 per cent, but I'll be having tests."
Two of the three tests the doctor did on Judy showed that it was taking over an hour longer than it should to empty her stomach and this was why she was being sick so frequently.
Dr Shidrawi said: "After all these years we can tell you what the problem is and why you are suffering the way you are, there is no doubt in my mind there has been some damage to the vagus vein.
"The next step is to bring you in here and hopefully we can make a difference."
Image: BBC / Dragonfly TV) BBC / Dragonfly TV)
He continued to say that he wanted to operate on Judy's stomach to add a valve to help empty it as it was impossible to mend the vagus nerve.
Dr Shidrawi continued: "It was a very important moment. To see her reaction, her eyes welled up, her husband's eyes welled up, we're privileged to share that moment with them, because in that split second she knew there was a reason she was feeling like that.
"She wasn't going out of her mind, it never ceases to amaze me how emotional that moment is and how grateful patients are and the satisfaction I get from telling them something nobody else has."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Aubameyang sends classy Mkhitaryan message after Arsenal end contract

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent a heartfelt message to Henrikh Mkhitaryan after the midfielder secured a permanent transfer from Arsenal to Roma .
Mkhitaryan spent most of last season on loan with the Serie A club , impressing with nine goals and five assists from 22 league games .
Arsenal had hoped to sell the Armenia midfielder to Roma for around £10m , but their hopes were dashed by the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on the Italian club .
Instead they agreed to terminated Mkhitaryan 's contract so he could join the Giallorossi without the Gunners needing to subsidise his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact he might have hoped for at the Emirates - but one thing fans will certainly thank him for is the part he played in helping to lure Aubameyang to the club .
The pair were pals at Borussia Dortmund , and Mkhitaryan appeared in a welcome video following for Aubameyang following the striker 's £57m arrival in 2018 .
While Aubameyang looks set to be staying at Arsenal with the club hopeful of tying him down to a new deal , Mkhitaryan was saying his goodbyes on Monday .
The 31-year-old took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff and fans for their support during his time with the Gunners , as well as Arsene Wenger who signed him in 2018 .
And Aubameyang replied with a classy message , writing : `` Wish you the best mon frero [ my brother ] '' before adding `` felicitations '' - meaning ‘ congratulations ’ .
A statement from Arsenal on the midfielder 's departure read : `` Everyone at Arsenal thanks Micki for his contribution to the club and wishes him all the best for his future with Roma . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in January 2018 as part of the swap deal that saw Alexis Sanchez head to to Old Trafford .
He played 59 times for the Gunners , scoring nine goals .

Mkhitaryan helped persuade Aubameyang to join Arsenal after they were pals at Borussia Dortmund, and the striker had a parting message for his former teammate as he left to join Roma
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent a heartfelt message to Henrikh Mkhitaryan after the midfielder secured a permanent transfer from Arsenal to Roma.
Mkhitaryan spent most of last season on loan with the Serie A club, impressing with nine goals and five assists from 22 league games.
Arsenal had hoped to sell the Armenia midfielder to Roma for around £10m, but their hopes were dashed by the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on the Italian club.
Instead they agreed to terminated Mkhitaryan's contract so he could join the Giallorossi without the Gunners needing to subsidise his salary.
Mkhitaryan did not make the impact he might have hoped for at the Emirates - but one thing fans will certainly thank him for is the part he played in helping to lure Aubameyang to the club.
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The pair were pals at Borussia Dortmund, and Mkhitaryan appeared in a welcome video following for Aubameyang following the striker's £57m arrival in 2018.
While Aubameyang looks set to be staying at Arsenal with the club hopeful of tying him down to a new deal, Mkhitaryan was saying his goodbyes on Monday.
The 31-year-old took to Instagram to thank team-mates, club staff and fans for their support during his time with the Gunners, as well as Arsene Wenger who signed him in 2018.
And Aubameyang replied with a classy message, writing: "Wish you the best mon frero [my brother]" before adding "felicitations" - meaning ‘congratulations’.
A statement from Arsenal on the midfielder's departure read: "Everyone at Arsenal thanks Micki for his contribution to the club and wishes him all the best for his future with Roma."
Mkhitaryan moved to Arsenal from Manchester United in January 2018 as part of the swap deal that saw Alexis Sanchez head to to Old Trafford. He played 59 times for the Gunners, scoring nine goals.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Chilling petrol station clip shows girl, 4, lured into car while mum was paying

Chilling CCTV footage shows the moment a four-year-old girl was lured into a stranger ’ s car at a petrol station as her mum was paying inside .
CCTV captures the man dressed in black coaxing Elizaveta Kolisnichenko out of the petrol station and into the back seat of a white car .
He then drives off with the little girl in Ukraine .
A witness told local media outlet Gazeta : `` Dad was in the car , mum went to the gas station with her , and while mum was standing at the checkout , the girl was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police officer Andrey Nebitov said the abduction on August 28 was reported at around 8pm .
The abduction took place at a petrol station in Boryspil , a city about 18 miles southeast of the capital Kiev .
Luckily police stopped the suspect , a 29-year-old man , less than two hours later near Boryspil airport after a large police operation was launched to find the pair .
The Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs saidthe man “ confessed to police that he had kidnapped a child with criminal intent '' .
Officer Nebitov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the search adding that he was sure they had prevented a “ much more heinous sexual offence.
” The little girl was unharmed and a video shows Elizaveta being reunited with her relieved mum and dad .
The suspect was filmed as he was taken into custody and arrested .
Police say he is suspected of three crimes , including rape .
If found guilty he could be jailed for up to 15 years .

KIDNAPPER LURES GIRL, 4, INTO CAR WHILE PARENTS USED PETROL STATION IN DISTURBING CCTV
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The disturbing footage captures the man dressed in black coaxing Elizaveta Kolisnichenko out of the petrol station and into the back seat of a white car before he drives off
Chilling petrol station footage shows girl, 4, being lured into car while mum was paying
Chilling CCTV footage shows the moment a four-year-old girl was lured into a stranger’s car at a petrol station as her mum was paying inside.
CCTV captures the man dressed in black coaxing Elizaveta Kolisnichenko out of the petrol station and into the back seat of a white car.
He then drives off with the little girl in Ukraine.
A witness told local media outlet Gazeta: "Dad was in the car, mum went to the gas station with her, and while mum was standing at the checkout, the girl was looking at toys."
Kiev Regional Police officer Andrey Nebitov said the abduction on August 28 was reported at around 8pm.
Image: Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs via Storyful) Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs via Storyful)
The abduction took place at a petrol station in Boryspil, a city about 18 miles southeast of the capital Kiev.
Luckily police stopped the suspect, a 29-year-old man, less than two hours later near Boryspil airport after a large police operation was launched to find the pair.
Image: Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs via Storyful) Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs via Storyful) Image: Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs via Storyful) Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs via Storyful)
The Ukraine Ministry of Internal Affairs saidthe man “confessed to police that he had kidnapped a child with criminal intent".
Officer Nebitov thanked police officers and others who helped in the search adding that he was sure they had prevented a “much more heinous sexual offence.”
The little girl was unharmed and a video shows Elizaveta being reunited with her relieved mum and dad.
The suspect was filmed as he was taken into custody and arrested.
Police say he is suspected of three crimes, including rape.
If found guilty he could be jailed for up to 15 years.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Prince Harry ‘upset’ he and Meghan unable to join William and Kate at Balmoral

Prince Harry is `` upset '' he ca n't fly over from the US to join his family at Balmoral for their annual summer trip , it has been claimed .
Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived along with their kids at the royal estate in Aberdeenshire on Friday , where they saw the Queen and Prince Philip for the first time in months .
But while the Duke of Sussex is understood to be `` frustrated '' that he 's stuck in California due to the coronavirus pandemic , wife Meghan Markle is reportedly more content .
`` [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ’ s missing out , '' an insider told InTouch Weekly .
`` She ’ s been too busy decorating their new Montecito mansion . ''
Back in March , the Sussexes accepted an invitation to the highland castle for the late summer reunion , but Covid-19 hampered their plans , the Sunday Times previously reported .
It comes after news Harry , 35 , is set to miss the high-profile King Power Royal Charity Polo Day at the end of September .
He and William , 38 , have taken part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for charity - for the past 15 years .
Harry 's absence has further fuelled rumours of a rift between the two brothers .
However , on Saturday , in a Zoom call to mark Rugby League 's 125th birthday , the duke said that only coronavirus has stopped him from returning to the UK .
In the Zoom quiz of players , coaches and volunteers from the sport , he also vowed to fly home for the Rugby League World Cup next year .
Speaking from his Santa Barbara mansion , The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got a whole Rugby League world cup coming next year .
`` I definitely plan on coming back .
I would have been back already had it not been for Covid . ''
Harry and Meghan 's move into their £11.1million nine-bed pad in Montecito , Santa Barbara , saw them take out a £7.25m mortgage after getting some financial help from Prince Charles .
The property also includes a library , cinema , gym , spa and sauna - as well as 16 bathrooms .
A source told InTouch Weekly Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where the pair initially lived on arriving in the US .
`` Harry doesn ’ t know the area well at all , but so far so good , '' the source said .
`` Santa Barbara is more his scene than L.A. … He has the freedom and space he needs .
Harry was extremely unhappy in L.A . ''

PRINCE HARRY IS EAGER TO TEACH ARCHIE RUGBY AND IS LOVING LIFE IN THE USA
PRINCE HARRY IS EAGER TO TEACH ARCHIE RUGBY AND IS LOVING LIFE IN THE USA
Prince Harry is understood to be frustrated the coronavirus pandemic has prevented him visiting Balmoral Castle with the rest of the royals, with William and Kate having arrived on Friday
Prince Harry ‘upset’ he and Meghan Markle can’t join William and Kate at Balmoral
Prince Harry is "upset" he can't fly over from the US to join his family at Balmoral for their annual summer trip, it has been claimed.
Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived along with their kids at the royal estate in Aberdeenshire on Friday, where they saw the Queen and Prince Philip for the first time in months.
But while the Duke of Sussex is understood to be "frustrated" that he's stuck in California due to the coronavirus pandemic, wife Meghan Markle is reportedly more content.
"[She] doesn’t feel like she’s missing out," an insider told InTouch Weekly.
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"She’s been too busy decorating their new Montecito mansion."
Back in March, the Sussexes accepted an invitation to the highland castle for the late summer reunion, but Covid-19 hampered their plans, the Sunday Times previously reported.
It comes after news Harry, 35, is set to miss the high-profile King Power Royal Charity Polo Day at the end of September.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He and William, 38, have taken part in the event - which raises millions for charity - for the past 15 years.
Harry's absence has further fuelled rumours of a rift between the two brothers.
However, on Saturday, in a Zoom call to mark Rugby League's 125th birthday, the duke said that only coronavirus has stopped him from returning to the UK.
Image: Getty Images/Lonely Planet Images) Getty Images/Lonely Planet Images)
In the Zoom quiz of players, coaches and volunteers from the sport, he also vowed to fly home for the Rugby League World Cup next year.
Speaking from his Santa Barbara mansion, The Duke of Sussex said: "We've got a whole Rugby League world cup coming next year.
"I definitely plan on coming back. I would have been back already had it not been for Covid."
Harry and Meghan's move into their £11.1million nine-bed pad in Montecito, Santa Barbara, saw them take out a £7.25m mortgage after getting some financial help from Prince Charles.
The property also includes a library, cinema, gym, spa and sauna - as well as 16 bathrooms.
Image: Google) Google)
A source told InTouch Weekly Harry prefers his new neighbourhood to Los Angeles, where the pair initially lived on arriving in the US.
"Harry doesn’t know the area well at all, but so far so good," the source said.
"Santa Barbara is more his scene than L.A. … He has the freedom and space he needs. Harry was extremely unhappy in L.A."


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--The Ellen DeGeneres Show producer speaks out on 'rough time' since allegations

An executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show has spoken about the `` rough '' time he has had since the allegations about the 'toxic ' atmosphere behind-the-scenes were exposed .
Andy Lassner has opened up in a video posted to Instagram about the recent weeks in which the behaviour of fellow producers have been under the spotlight .
The 53-year-old had kept a low profile on social media since allegations about behaviour of staff and how Ellen DeGeneres would 'turn a blind eye ' to some of the worst excesses as well as be difficult to work with herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks after a spokesperson for Warner Bros. shared the news that executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman had `` parted ways '' with the talk show .
This came about a month after they announced that an internal investigation had been launched into the show .
In the candid video , Andy told his followers : `` Oh , look who it is .
If it is n't Andy Lassner .
Well , yes it is .
Your eyes do no deceive you .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a little bit dealing with , you know , some stuff .
You may have read about it . ''
Andy acknowledged that it had been `` a couple of rough months . ''
He continued : `` But it 's when we go through these things , I guess , that we learn the most about ourselves and maybe even some growth .
`` But to tell you it has n't been rough would be a lie , and I 've always been honest with you .
So , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the video that he was `` back '' and that he would be returning to his `` slow walking '' program that had been seen on the show .
Andy concluded : `` Because , I mean , let 's face it , what is life when you 're not slow walking with Andy ? ''
`` Anyways , I love you guys , I miss ya and I 'll talk to you soon . ''
Allegations of abuse on The Ellen DeGeneres Show had surfaced in the middle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Buzzfeed News .
They claimed there was a `` toxic '' work environment on the show and there was reports of aggression and intimidation of staff .
Executive producers were also accused of sexual misconduct in the damaging report which threatened to bring down the career of Ellen DeGeneres .
Following the allegations and the departure of the executive producers , Warner Bros. released a statement at the beginning of August .
It read : `` The Ellen DeGeneres Show is , and has always strived to be , a place that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And though not all of the allegations were corroborated , we are disappointed that the primary findings of the investigation indicated some deficiencies related to the show 's day-to-day management .
`` We have identified several staffing changes , along with appropriate measures to address the issues that have been raised and are taking the first steps to implement them .
`` Warner Bros. and Ellen DeGeneres are all committed to ensuring a workplace based on respect and inclusion .
`` We are confident this course of action will lead us to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Do you have a story to sell ?
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Executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Andy Lassner, has spoken about the 'lessons that need to be learned' by the exposing of the 'toxic' workplace
The Ellen DeGeneres Show producer speaks out on 'rough time' since allegations
An executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show has spoken about the "rough" time he has had since the allegations about the 'toxic' atmosphere behind-the-scenes were exposed.
Andy Lassner has opened up in a video posted to Instagram about the recent weeks in which the behaviour of fellow producers have been under the spotlight.
The 53-year-old had kept a low profile on social media since allegations about behaviour of staff and how Ellen DeGeneres would 'turn a blind eye' to some of the worst excesses as well as be difficult to work with herself.
Andy has spoken out less than two weeks after a spokesperson for Warner Bros. shared the news that executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman had "parted ways" with the talk show.
Image: andylassner/Instagram) andylassner/Instagram)
This came about a month after they announced that an internal investigation had been launched into the show.
In the candid video, Andy told his followers: "Oh, look who it is. If it isn't Andy Lassner. Well, yes it is. Your eyes do no deceive you.
"I'm back. I've been away for a little bit dealing with, you know, some stuff. You may have read about it."
Andy acknowledged that it had been "a couple of rough months."
He continued: "But it's when we go through these things, I guess, that we learn the most about ourselves and maybe even some growth.
"But to tell you it hasn't been rough would be a lie, and I've always been honest with you. So, it's been rough."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He announced at the end of the video that he was "back" and that he would be returning to his "slow walking" program that had been seen on the show.
Andy concluded: "Because, I mean, let's face it, what is life when you're not slow walking with Andy?"
"Anyways, I love you guys, I miss ya and I'll talk to you soon."
Allegations of abuse on The Ellen DeGeneres Show had surfaced in the middle of July after 10 former employees opened up to Buzzfeed News.
They claimed there was a "toxic" work environment on the show and there was reports of aggression and intimidation of staff.
Image: andylassner/Instagram) andylassner/Instagram)
Executive producers were also accused of sexual misconduct in the damaging report which threatened to bring down the career of Ellen DeGeneres.
Following the allegations and the departure of the executive producers, Warner Bros. released a statement at the beginning of August.
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"And though not all of the allegations were corroborated, we are disappointed that the primary findings of the investigation indicated some deficiencies related to the show's day-to-day management.
"We have identified several staffing changes, along with appropriate measures to address the issues that have been raised and are taking the first steps to implement them.
"Warner Bros. and Ellen DeGeneres are all committed to ensuring a workplace based on respect and inclusion.
"We are confident this course of action will lead us to the right way forward for the show."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Simon Cowell didn't think BGT would return for live shows after Covid disruption

Simon Cowell has told that he did n't think Britain 's Got Talent would come back after coronavirus forced ITV to postpone the live shows .
Back in May , the pre-recorded auditions came to an end , with fans scratching their heads as to the future of the show .
The pandemic - and lockdown - meant that the live shows and the usual in-studio audience would n't be a possibility .
But now we have a date for the live shows ( September 5th ) , and fans will be able to see how they 've managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did come back on Sunday ( August 30 ) to reveal who 'd made it to the live performances .
Asked if he feared the show would n't make it past the lockdown , Simon honestly replied : `` Yeah , for a moment , but then I thought , 'Where there 's a will , there 's a way . '
`` I just thought that if we can talk to each other all over the world on something like Zoom then there must be a way for us to do the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tease the ways in which they 've been able to make it work amid a whole new set of circumstances .
`` We ’ re always going to miss not having a live audience , '' Simon told , `` but the safety of everyone is more important .
`` We ’ re going to have to rehearse acts in a completely different way .
But everyone ’ s been up for it , the contestants , the crew and the whole team , it ’ s been amazing to see everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get Britain ’ s Got Talent back on air . ''
And Simon seems confident that the absence of a live audience wo n't put too much of a dampener on the spirit of the show .
Hopefully , from what I have seen it won ’ t change the vibe in the room , '' he continued , `` I don ’ t want to give too much away but what we are planning to do will mean it will still feel like you ’ ve got this tremendous energy behind us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll be able to see and hear the audience watching at home , it ’ ll just be different .
It ’ s going to be fascinating to be a part of this . ''
He also joked that an upside of the new situation was a socially-distanced judging desk - meaning more space between him and David !
*Britain 's Got Talent returns to ITV at 8pm on Saturday September 5th .

Britain's Got Talent head honcho Simon Cowell admitted he didn't think the show would make it back onto screens after Covid-19 threw a spanner in the works for the live shows
Simon Cowell has told that he didn't think Britain's Got Talent would come back after coronavirus forced ITV to postpone the live shows.
Back in May, the pre-recorded auditions came to an end, with fans scratching their heads as to the future of the show.
The pandemic - and lockdown - meant that the live shows and the usual in-studio audience wouldn't be a possibility.
But now we have a date for the live shows (September 5th), and fans will be able to see how they've managed to get around the Covid disruption.
It did come back on Sunday (August 30) to reveal who'd made it to the live performances.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Asked if he feared the show wouldn't make it past the lockdown, Simon honestly replied: "Yeah, for a moment, but then I thought, 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'
"I just thought that if we can talk to each other all over the world on something like Zoom then
there must be a way for us to do the live shows."
He went on to tease the ways in which they've been able to make it work amid a whole new set of circumstances.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"We’re always going to miss not having a live audience," Simon told, "but the safety of everyone is more important.
"We’re going to have to rehearse acts in a completely different way. But everyone’s been up for
it, the contestants, the crew and the whole team, it’s been amazing to see everyone come together and work so hard to get Britain’s Got Talent back on air."
And Simon seems confident that the absence of a live audience won't put too much of a dampener on the spirit of the show.
Image: BGT/Instagram) BGT/Instagram)
Hopefully, from what I have seen it won’t change the vibe in the room," he continued, "I don’t want to give too much away but what we are planning to do will mean it will still feel like you’ve got this tremendous energy behind us on the panel.
"You’ll be able to see and hear the audience watching at home, it’ll just be different. It’s going to be fascinating to be a part of this."
He also joked that an upside of the new situation was a socially-distanced judging desk - meaning more space between him and David!
*Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV at 8pm on Saturday September 5th.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--'Future generations will suffer unless schools get money they desperately need'

Education of future generations will be blighted unless cash-strapped schools are compensated for the high costs of protecting pupils and staff from Covid-19 .
England ’ s children return to classrooms today and heads calculate schools face £10,000 average bills , an unbearable burden .
Spending fell per pupil under the Conservatives after 2010 and parents and teachers already buy everything from pens to toilet rolls – and now this .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson should be hammering on Chancellor Rishi Sunak ’ s door , demanding precious cash .
Williamson just isn ’ t doing this .
After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils back into classes before the summer , it is another black mark .
Education is a vital investment in knowledge and prosperity .
Teachers could be lost without coronavirus funding for our schools .
Another abject Tory failure .
Covidiots reportedly refusing to wear anti-virus masks on a Tui flight and any air crew found guilty of failing to enforce face coverings must be held accountable .
We all know the rules by now and apparent bad behaviour has left nearly 200 forced into isolation for a fortnight .
It appears some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were above vital rules on the flight from the Greek island of Zante to Cardiff .
Selfish travellers who allegedly refused to wear masks should be banned from flying while the airline may need to retrain staff and reinforce messages to passengers if an inquiry discovers failings on a flight recording .

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Voice of the Mirror: Future generations will suffer unless schools get money they need
Education of future generations will be blighted unless cash-strapped schools are compensated for the high costs of protecting pupils and staff from Covid-19.
England’s children return to classrooms today and heads calculate schools face £10,000 average bills, an unbearable burden.
Spending fell per pupil under the Conservatives after 2010 and parents and teachers already buy everything from pens to toilet rolls – and now this.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson should be hammering on Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s door, demanding precious cash. Williamson just isn’t doing this.
After the exam fiascos and his inability to get pupils back into classes before the summer, it is another black mark.
Education is a vital investment in knowledge and prosperity. Teachers could be lost without coronavirus funding for our schools. Another abject Tory failure.
Flightmare
Covidiots reportedly refusing to wear anti-virus masks on a Tui flight and any air crew found guilty of failing to enforce face coverings must be held accountable.
We all know the rules by now and apparent bad behaviour has left nearly 200 forced into
isolation for a fortnight.
It appears some renegades were apparently acting as if they were above vital rules on the flight from the Greek island of Zante to Cardiff.
Selfish travellers who allegedly refused to wear masks should be banned from flying while the airline may need to retrain staff and reinforce messages to passengers if an inquiry discovers failings on a flight recording.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Corrie’s Geoff confronted by police with new evidence as Tim realises the truth

Coronation Street 's Geoff Metcalfe 's downfall begins this week as he is confronted by the police with fresh evidence against him .
And after a horror realisation about Elaine Jones , Geoff 's son Tim finally realises the truth about his evil dad .
Tim and Sally are initially at loggerheads after he called off their wedding in fury at Sally 's treatment of Geoff as she took Yasmeen 's side .
Geoff promises Tim he is the innocent party and Tim tells him he believes him .
Sally confides in pal Cathy Matthews about the CCTV camera Geoff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Cathy tells her the footage will be on Geoff ’ s laptop .
Desperate to get hold of the footage , Sally tells Faye Windass she wants to get a book for Yasmeen so she can get the keys to Geoff 's house .
Spying Geoff ’ s laptop , she puts it in her bag just as Geoff returns - will he believe her story for being there ?
Having escaped from the house , Sally shouts for help and a confused Tim takes her home .
She tells him that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wants to try and watch the CCTV footage back .
With Faye ’ s help , they try to download the deleted camera app and CCTV footage .
Next , the police arrive at number 4 and tell Geoff new evidence has come to light and they need to ask him some more questions .
Later , a heartbroken Tim is worried for his real mother Elaine ’ s safety and resolves to track her down in Bolton after she went missing following an altercation with Geoff .
When Tim returns , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Imran Habeeb that there was no sign of Elaine , and judging by the pile of post on the mat , she ’ s not been there for a while .
Tim tells Alya how sorry he is for failing to see that she was right about Geoff all along .
* Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

The police confront Geoff with fresh evidence, while Tim makes a horror realisation about Elaine and finally sees the light in this week's Coronation Street
Corrie’s Geoff finally gets caught as he's confronted by police with damning new evidence
Coronation Street 's Geoff Metcalfe's downfall begins this week as he is confronted by the police with fresh evidence against him.
And after a horror realisation about Elaine Jones, Geoff's son Tim finally realises the truth about his evil dad.
Tim and Sally are initially at loggerheads after he called off their wedding in fury at Sally's treatment of Geoff as she took Yasmeen's side.
Geoff promises Tim he is the innocent party and Tim tells him he believes him.
Sally confides in pal Cathy Matthews about the CCTV camera Geoff set up to spy on Yasmeen, and Cathy tells her the footage will be on Geoff’s laptop.
Desperate to get hold of the footage, Sally tells Faye Windass she wants to get a book for Yasmeen so she can get the keys to Geoff's house.
Spying Geoff’s laptop, she puts it in her bag just as Geoff returns - will he believe her story for being there?
Having escaped from the house, Sally shouts for help and a confused Tim takes her home.
She tells him that she has taken Geoff’s laptop and wants to try and watch the CCTV footage back.
With Faye’s help, they try to download the deleted camera app and CCTV footage.
Next, the police arrive at number 4 and tell Geoff new evidence has come to light and they need to ask him some more questions.
Later, a heartbroken Tim is worried for his real mother Elaine’s safety and resolves to track her down in Bolton after she went missing following an altercation with Geoff.
When Tim returns, he tells Sally, Alya Nazir and Imran Habeeb that there was no sign of Elaine, and judging by the pile of post on the mat, she’s not been there for a while.
Tim tells Alya how sorry he is for failing to see that she was right about Geoff all along.
* Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Ashley Banjo says that replacing Simon Cowell on BGT is 'bittersweet'

Diversity star Ashley Banjo has said it feels “ bittersweet ” to join the BGT judging panel while Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery .
The 31-year-old street dancer said the year had been “ full of horrible news ” and that hearing of Cowell ’ s accident had been especially difficult .
The 60-year-old music mogul broke his back falling off a new electric bike at his house in Malibu .
Banjo , who shot to fame when Diversity won the third series of BGT in 2009 , said : “ There are a few people over the course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been integral and had a huge impact , and Simon ’ s one of those .
“ So , to hear that he had had the accident was horrible .
I ’ m just so glad to hear he ’ s recovering well.
” Banjo denied feeling nerves over joining the panel and suggested that no one could ever truly replace Cowell .
He said : “ That ’ s the thing , if I was stepping in for any of the other judges ...
I ’ d feel nervous about it being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Simon his shoes are well and truly on , no one can ever replace him or fill his shoes .
“ I just feel like I am doing a job for him because Simon can never be replaced in that way .
“ I ’ m just an addition to the panel , that ’ s the way I see it .
“ Anyone sitting in Simon ’ s chair would have to bring a level of respect where people go , ‘ Do you know what ?
That person knows what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There ’ s no one more qualified than Simon when it comes to judging variety acts , and if you ’ re going to sit on that panel you better have some decent qualifications .
But I think in terms of the niche of BGT I am a weirdly qualified person purely because of my journey on the show.
” Cowell ’ s sometimes scathing comments about contestants earned him the nickname Mr Nasty , but Banjo said he would try to be as honest as possible .
He said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I won ’ t be Mr Mean , just Mr Honest .
With a show like BGT there ’ s no mucking about .
“ It ’ s not a celeb-based show , it ’ s not like everyone ’ s there just for entertainment , this is life-changing stuff .
I ’ m going to be ... questioning what they are doing , ‘ Why would you use your two minutes to show the world what they can do and then do that ?
’ If that ’ s how I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” *BGT returns to ITV at 8pm on September 5 .

Ashley Banjo will be replacing Simon Cowell on the BGT judging panel when the series returns on September 5
Ashley Banjo says that replacing Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent is 'bittersweet'
Diversity star Ashley Banjo has said it feels “bittersweet” to join the BGT judging panel while Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery.
The 31-year-old street dancer said the year had been “full of horrible news” and that hearing of Cowell’s accident had been especially difficult.
The 60-year-old music mogul broke his back falling off a new electric bike at his house in Malibu.
Banjo, who shot to fame when Diversity won the third series of BGT in 2009, said: “There are a few people over the course of Diversity’s career who have been integral and had a huge impact, and Simon’s one of those.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“So, to hear that he had had the accident was horrible. I’m just so glad to hear he’s recovering well.”
Banjo denied feeling nerves over joining the panel and suggested that no one could ever truly replace Cowell.
He said: “That’s the thing, if I was stepping in for any of the other judges... I’d feel nervous about it being big shoes to fill.
“But with Simon his shoes are well and truly on, no one can ever replace him or fill his shoes.
Image: ITV) ITV)
“I just feel like I am doing a job for him because Simon can never be replaced in that way.
“I’m just an addition to the panel, that’s the way I see it.
“Anyone sitting in Simon’s chair would have to bring a level of respect where people go, ‘Do you know what? That person knows what they are talking about’.
“There’s no one more qualified than Simon when it comes to judging variety acts, and if you’re going to sit on that panel you better have some decent qualifications. But I think in terms of the niche of BGT I am a weirdly qualified person purely because of my journey on the show.”
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Cowell’s sometimes scathing comments about contestants earned him the nickname Mr Nasty, but Banjo said he would try to be as honest as possible.
He said: “I’ll be tough on everyone. I won’t be Mr Mean, just Mr Honest. With a show like BGT there’s no mucking about.
“It’s not a celeb-based show, it’s not like everyone’s there just for entertainment, this is life-changing stuff. I’m going to be... questioning what they are doing, ‘Why would you use your two minutes to show the world what they can do and then do that?’ If that’s how I feel, then I’ll say it.”
*BGT returns to ITV at 8pm on September 5.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Corrie heartache as Oliver placed on life support sparking fears he may die

Coronation Street airs heartbreaking scenes next week , as little Oliver Battersby is rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care .
Doctors decide to put the unwell child , 3 , on a life support machine , as he takes a turn for the worse .
Leanne Battersby 's son began suffering seizures earlier this year before she and Oliver 's dad Steve McDonald learned the devastating news that he was seriously ill. Doctors confirmed he had mitochondrial disease , and that he had an incurable form of it .
Leanne has struggled to cope in recent scenes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nick Tilsley have vowed to give Oliver the best life possible .
Next week , things take a devastating turn when Oliver is rushed to hospital after becoming unwell again .
As his parents plan their holiday trip to Cornwall , his seizure alarm goes off leading to a hospital dash .
While they wait for news on his condition , it 's soon revealed to be worse than they had hoped .
Leanne and Steve learn that he has had to be taken to intensive care amid his ongoing battle .
Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a life support machine to aid him with his breathing .
Things sadly are n't looking good for the youngster , as his loved ones stay with him amid his fight .
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Leanne tries to stay positive , and is adamant that her little boy is going to make it .
But Nick and Steve do n't share her optimism that he will pull through .
As the trio wait for further updates and pray that Oliver makes it , will the little one survive ?
Viewers have been moved by the emotional storyline , while praising the cast for their heartbreaking performances .
Fans will have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to little Oliver .
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV .

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Corrie spoilers confirm a devastating turn of events, as unwell Oliver Battersby, 3, takes a turn for the worse
Coronation Street heartache as Oliver placed on life support sparking fears he may die
Coronation Street airs heartbreaking scenes next week, as little Oliver Battersby is rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care.
Doctors decide to put the unwell child, 3, on a life support machine, as he takes a turn for the worse.
Leanne Battersby's son began suffering seizures earlier this year before she and Oliver's dad Steve McDonald learned the devastating news that he was seriously ill.
Doctors confirmed he had mitochondrial disease, and that he had an incurable form of it.
Leanne has struggled to cope in recent scenes, but she, Steve and her partner Nick Tilsley have vowed to give Oliver the best life possible.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Next week, things take a devastating turn when Oliver is rushed to hospital after becoming unwell again.
As his parents plan their holiday trip to Cornwall, his seizure alarm goes off leading to a hospital dash.
While they wait for news on his condition, it's soon revealed to be worse than they had hoped.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Leanne and Steve learn that he has had to be taken to intensive care amid his ongoing battle.
Not only that, but he's on a life support machine to aid him with his breathing.
Things sadly aren't looking good for the youngster, as his loved ones stay with him amid his fight.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Keep up with all the soap news Life moves fast in soapland, so make sure you stay up to date with all the latest from your favourite soaps with our regular email newsletter. Sign up using this form to receive regular updates on Corrie, Emmerdale, EastEnders direct to your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date on what your favourite stars are up to in the real world too, and the breaking news as it happens.
Leanne tries to stay positive, and is adamant that her little boy is going to make it.
But Nick and Steve don't share her optimism that he will pull through.
As the trio wait for further updates and pray that Oliver makes it, will the little one survive?
Image: ITV) ITV)
Viewers have been moved by the emotional storyline, while praising the cast for their heartbreaking performances.
Fans will have to stay tuned to find out what happens to little Oliver.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-08-31--Davina McCall says women in their 50s can still orgasm and wear sexy underwear

Davina McCall says she feels sexier than ever at 52 , even though she thinks she looked better in her 20s .
The presenter said : “ Women over 50 feel sexy , we can dress sexily and we can wear underwear and we still enjoy orgasms .
“ People say , ‘ Oh , it ’ s all gone ... menopause ... you ’ re finished with your wizened , dried-up ovaries.
’ “ I feel like it ’ s really important to say that people in their 50s are having the time of their lives .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as I did in my 20s .
But I feel better , and that ’ s the difference .
I walk around like a foxy minx now because I feel like a foxy minx.
” The former Big Brother host says hormone replacement therapy helped her deal with the effects of the menopause , including mental confusion .
Mum-of-three Davina explained to Women ’ s Health magazine : “ My phone was in the fridge and my keys were in the bin .
“ My night sweats became so bad .
I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t read an autocue .
From the minute I put the little patch on – boom , sleep .
“ Oh my god , the joy .
I felt like I was back.
” Fitness fan Davina also hit out at the “ mean people ” who commented on her weight loss after her marriage to Matthew Robertson ended .
She said : “ It ’ s called the divorce diet , where you just literally shed [ weight ] .
“ It happens to so many people I know .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was just running on adrenaline .
“ Quite a few people [ understood ] and were like , ‘ I think she ’ s having a hard time , maybe we should lay off.
’ “ But there were lots of people who didn ’ t .
There are some really mean people out there and there are also some very uninformed people who don ’ t think about the story behind the sadness.
” *The full interview is in the October issue of Women ’ s Health , which is also available @ @ @ @ @

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TV icon Davina McCall has discussed how she feels better than she did in her 20s and opened up about going through the menopause
Davina McCall says women in their 50s can still orgasm and wear sexy underwear
Davina McCall says she feels sexier than ever at 52, even though she thinks she looked better in her 20s.
The presenter said: “Women over 50 feel sexy, we can dress sexily and we can wear underwear and we still enjoy orgasms.
“People say, ‘Oh, it’s all gone... menopause... you’re finished with your wizened, dried-up ovaries.’
“I feel like it’s really important to say that people in their 50s are having the time of their lives.
“I don’t look as good naked as I did in my 20s. But I feel better, and that’s the difference. I walk around like a foxy minx now because I feel like a foxy minx.”
Image: davinamccall/Instagram) davinamccall/Instagram)
The former Big Brother host says hormone replacement therapy helped her deal with the effects of the menopause, including mental confusion.
Image: Ian Harrison/Women's Health) Ian Harrison/Women's Health)
Mum-of-three Davina explained to Women’s Health magazine: “My phone was in the fridge and my keys were in the bin.
“My night sweats became so bad. I just never slept through.
“I couldn’t read an autocue. From the minute I put the little patch on – boom, sleep.
“Oh my god, the joy. I felt like I was back.”
Image: Ian Harrison/Women's Health) Ian Harrison/Women's Health)
Fitness fan Davina also hit out at the “mean people” who commented on her weight loss after her marriage to Matthew Robertson ended. She said: “It’s called the divorce diet, where you just literally shed [weight].
“It happens to so many people I know. It was nothing I did.
“I was just running on adrenaline.
Image: Ian Harrison/Women's Health) Ian Harrison/Women's Health)
“Quite a few people [understood] and were like, ‘I think she’s having a hard time, maybe we should lay off.’
“But there were lots of people who didn’t. There are some really mean people out there and there are also some very uninformed people who don’t think about the story behind the sadness.”
*The full interview is in the October issue of Women’s Health, which is also available as a digital edition.