thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Cat Deeley says she and Ant & Dec were 'rubbish' presenters during SMTV days

Cat Deeley has said that the trio of her , Ant & Dec were `` rubbish presenters '' as they found their feet in the industry back in the 90s .
The three of them hosted SM : TV - Saturday Morning Television - together , between 1998 and 2002 .
But Cat recalled that despite their presentation , they were all given the `` amazing luxury '' to learn from the show and develop their `` amazing chemistry . ''
Cat , now 43 , wrote in The Big Issue 's Letter To My Younger Self column : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : TV we were rubbish .
And nobody watched it at all .
`` It only stayed on air because Nigel Pickard , who was in charge of ITV kids ' programmes at the time , said : 'We 've got nothing else to fill the slot with .
I know they 're rubbish now , but I think they 've got something ; let 's just keep them on , no one 's watching anyway . '
`` So we had this amazing luxury , where we were all learning together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brilliant crew it came together , there was a lovely chemistry between myself and Ant and Dec. '' Also , we all genuinely really liked each other . ''
Cat has gone on to forge a career across the pond , being nominated for five Primetime Emmys since 2006 for her hosting on So You Think You Can Dance US .
Cat , reflecting on her move to the States , continued : `` I think the thing that would surprise the young me about her future is what 's happened in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never went to America when I was a kid .
I never went to Disneyland or anything like that , I 'd never even seen it before .
`` And when I did go , I never made a great proclamation : ' I 'm going to crack America . '
`` A relationship had just ended and I just fancied a fun adventure .
It did feel crazy at times… '' There 's no way my 16-year-old self would believe me if I went back and told her she ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dec , meanwhile , have also gone to great things , fronting I 'm A Celebrity ( which turns 20 this year ) as well as a string of other projects .
Most recently they 've been back on our screens for the semi-finals of Britain 's Got Talent .

Cat Deeley has recalled her career in the late nineties with Ant & Dec, branding their kids' show presentation of Saturday Morning Television 'rubbish'
Cat Deeley says she and Ant & Dec were 'rubbish' presenters during SMTV days
Cat Deeley has said that the trio of her, Ant & Dec were "rubbish presenters" as they found their feet in the industry back in the 90s.
The three of them hosted SM:TV - Saturday Morning Television - together, between 1998 and 2002.
But Cat recalled that despite their presentation, they were all given the "amazing luxury" to learn from the show and develop their "amazing chemistry."
Cat, now 43, wrote in The Big Issue's Letter To My Younger Self column: "People forget, when we started SM:TV we were rubbish. And nobody watched it at all.
"It only stayed on air because Nigel Pickard, who was in charge of ITV kids' programmes at the time, said: 'We've got nothing else to fill the slot with. I know they're rubbish now, but I think they've got something; let's just keep them on, no one's watching anyway.'
Image: Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/REX/Shutterstock)
"So we had this amazing luxury, where we were all learning together.
"And because we were surrounded by a brilliant crew it came together, there was a lovely chemistry between myself and Ant and Dec.
"Also, we all genuinely really liked each other."
Cat has gone on to forge a career across the pond, being nominated for five Primetime Emmys since 2006 for her hosting on So You Think You Can Dance US.
Image: SMTV) SMTV) Image: SMTV) SMTV)
Cat, reflecting on her move to the States, continued: "I think the thing that would surprise the young me about her future is what's happened in America.
"I mean, I never went to America when I was a kid. I never went to Disneyland or anything like that, I'd never even seen it before.
"And when I did go, I never made a great proclamation: 'I'm going to crack America.'
Image: James Gourley/ITV/REX) James Gourley/ITV/REX)
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"A relationship had just ended and I just fancied a fun adventure. It did feel crazy at times…
"There's no way my 16-year-old self would believe me if I went back and told her she’ll be there one day."
Ant & Dec, meanwhile, have also gone to great things, fronting I'm A Celebrity (which turns 20 this year) as well as a string of other projects.
Most recently they've been back on our screens for the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent.


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Killer drivers will be punished with whole life terms under new rules

Killer drivers will be punished with life sentences under new legislation next year .
Judges will be able to give motorists convicted of causing death by dangerous driving the toughest punishment in UK law .
This includes motorists who take a life while speeding , racing or using their mobile phones .
Life sentences will also be introduced for causing death by careless driving while drunk or on drugs .
Announcing the changes as part of wider reforms , Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said : “ Punishments must fit the crime but too often families tell us this isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Previously , killer drivers could only be sentenced to a maximum of 14 years in prison .
Elliott Bower , 19 , got 11-and-a-half years for killing four when he crashed into a people carrier at 79mph in Sheffield in 2018 .
Judge Jeremy Richardson QC expressed frustration that he could not issue a lengthy sentence .
Other proposed reforms include changing the law so that teenage killers of children will face a lifetime behind bars in the biggest shake-up of sentencing for 20 years .
A move to include 18 to 20-year-olds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sweeping changes unveiled this weekend by the Government .
Other teen killers ’ life sentences will no longer be reviewed every two years .
This will spare their victims ’ families having to relive their heartbreaking ordeals repeatedly .
It means murderer Sean Mercer , who shot 11-year-old Liverpool lad Rhys Jones in 2007 , will have to serve the full 22-year minimum term handed down when he was 16 .
The same applies to the killers of sales manager Garry Newlove , beaten to death the same year by youths he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Warrington , Cheshire .

For years legal eagles have been frustrated by their inability to give those who kill other road users harsh sentences, but that will change within months
Killer drivers will be punished with whole life terms under new rules
Killer drivers will be punished with life sentences under new legislation next year.
Judges will be able to give motorists convicted of causing death by dangerous driving the toughest punishment in UK law.
This includes motorists who take a life while speeding, racing or using their mobile phones. Life sentences will also be introduced for causing death by careless driving while drunk or on drugs.
Announcing the changes as part of wider reforms, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland said: “Punishments must fit the crime but too often families tell us this isn’t the case with killer drivers.”
Previously, killer drivers could only be sentenced to a maximum of 14 years in prison.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Elliott Bower, 19, got 11-and-a-half years for killing four when he crashed into a people carrier at 79mph in Sheffield in 2018.
Judge Jeremy Richardson QC expressed frustration that he could not issue a lengthy sentence.
Other proposed reforms include changing the law so that teenage killers of children will face a lifetime behind bars in the biggest shake-up of sentencing for 20 years.
A move to include 18 to 20-year-olds in whole life orders was one of the sweeping changes unveiled this weekend by the Government.
Other teen killers’ life sentences will no longer be reviewed every two years. This will spare their victims’ families having to relive their heartbreaking ordeals repeatedly.
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It means murderer Sean Mercer, who shot 11-year-old Liverpool lad Rhys Jones in 2007, will have to serve the full 22-year minimum term handed down when he was 16.
The same applies to the killers of sales manager Garry Newlove, beaten to death the same year by youths he confronted vandalising his wife’s car in Warrington, Cheshire.


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--TUC chief warns UK faces a 'tsunami of job losses' when furlough ends in 7 weeks

The UK ’ s leading union boss will throw down the gauntlet to ministers to prevent a “ tsunami of job losses ” .
TUC boss Frances O ’ Grady will warn today that the UK is at the point of no return to prevent a wave of redundancies when the furlough scheme winds up .
Millions of people have had their wages underwritten by the Treasury during the pandemic but Chancellor Rishi Sunak has resisted calls to extend the scheme beyond the end of October .
Amid fears of a looming second wave of Covid-19 , Ms O ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not end in October so state support for jobs should continue .
She will say : “ From this Thursday it will be just 45 days before the [ furlough scheme ] ends .
That ’ s the notice period that companies have to give if they intend to make mass redundancies .
“ If the government doesn ’ t act we face a tsunami of job losses .
So my message to the Chancellor is this : “ We worked together once before .
We are ready to work with you again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the catastrophe of mass unemployment .
New TUC analysis reveals 2.1 million key workers are paid less than the minimum wage of £9.21 , which is due to apply from April .
The union body says halting the rise would be poor repayment to the army of key workers who propped up the nation during the pandemic .
Ms O ’ Grady will say : “ The minimum wage – the wage of two million key workers – must rise as planned .
Ministers : don ’ t punch down .
“ Key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now it ’ s time for government and employers to repay that debt by fixing their contracts , raising their pay and giving people dignity at work .
”

Frances O'Grady will today warn Britain is at a point of no return - and must prevent a wave of redundancies from October 31
The UK’s leading union boss will throw down the gauntlet to ministers to prevent a “tsunami of job losses”.
TUC boss Frances O’Grady will warn today that the UK is at the point of no return to prevent a wave of redundancies when the furlough scheme winds up.
Millions of people have had their wages underwritten by the Treasury during the pandemic but Chancellor Rishi Sunak has resisted calls to extend the scheme beyond the end of October.
Amid fears of a looming second wave of Covid-19, Ms O’Grady will warn that the pandemic will not end in October so state support for jobs should continue.
She will say: “From this Thursday it will be just 45 days before the [furlough scheme] ends. That’s the notice period that companies have to give if they intend to make mass redundancies.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“If the government doesn’t act we face a tsunami of job losses. So my message to the Chancellor is this:
“We worked together once before. We are ready to work with you again - if you are serious about stopping the catastrophe of mass unemployment.
“Rishi Sunak: stand by working families – don’t walk away.”
New TUC analysis reveals 2.1 million key workers are paid less than the minimum wage of £9.21, which is due to apply from April.
The union body says halting the rise would be poor repayment to the army of key workers who propped up the nation during the pandemic.
Ms O’Grady will say: “The minimum wage – the wage of two million key workers – must rise as planned. Ministers: don’t punch down.
“Key workers have shown courage and dedication. Now it’s time for government and employers to repay that debt by fixing their contracts, raising their pay and giving people dignity at work.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Agatha Christie immortalised on £2 coins to mark 100 years since her first book

The Royal Mint is selling new £2 coins commemorating the Centenary of Dame Agatha Christie 's first novel .
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot was introduced to the world when The Mysterious Affair At Styles was published in October 1920 .
Since then Dame Agatha 's tales have been published in more than 50 languages and sold in over 100 countries .
The new £2 coin is being made available to buy on the Royal Mint 's website in different metals .
Prices range from £10 to over £1000 for a version in gold .
Clare Maclennan , from the Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's design is adorned with all the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie novel , with the jigsaw pieces representing ingenious plot twists that we are all familiar with when reading her mystery novels . ''
Dame Agatha 's great-grandson James Prichard added : `` I 'm delighted that the Royal Mint are honouring the work of my great-grandmother in this way .
She was , quite simply , a genius , and it is fantastic to see her stories and characters continuing to receive such recognition 100 years after her first novel was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be releasing the coins into general circulation .
The news comes days after the announcement of a new range of coins inspired by A.A. Milne 's beloved character Winnie the Pooh .
It said : `` Bee-ginning with Winnie the Pooh 50p coin , we are introducing a series of designs inspired by the classic stories of A.A. Milne .
`` Welcome Winnie the Pooh and friends into your life as they appear for the first time on a UK 50p coin . ''
We do n't know yet if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or kept as collectors ' editions sold at Post Offices and from the Royal Mint website .
You can register for updates about the Winnie the 50p Pooh collection from the Royal Mint here .

The coins won't be entering circulation, making them even more of a special collector's item - and with prices from £10 to £1,000 they're definitely aimed at serious Poirot fans
Agatha Christie immortalised on £2 coins to mark 100 years since her first book
The Royal Mint is selling new £2 coins commemorating the Centenary of Dame Agatha Christie's first novel.
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot was introduced to the world when The Mysterious Affair At Styles was published in October 1920.
Since then Dame Agatha's tales have been published in more than 50 languages and sold in over 100 countries.
The new £2 coin is being made available to buy on the Royal Mint's website in different metals.
Prices range from £10 to over £1000 for a version in gold.
Clare Maclennan, from the Royal Mint, said: "The coin's design is adorned with all the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie novel, with the jigsaw pieces representing ingenious plot twists that we are all familiar with when reading her mystery novels."
Image: PA) PA)
Dame Agatha's great-grandson James Prichard added: "I'm delighted that the Royal Mint are honouring the work of my great-grandmother in this way.
She was, quite simply, a genius, and it is fantastic to see her stories and characters continuing to receive such recognition 100 years after her first novel was published."
The Mint said it will not be releasing the coins into general circulation.
The news comes days after the announcement of a new range of coins inspired by A.A. Milne's beloved character Winnie the Pooh.
It said: "Bee-ginning with Winnie the Pooh 50p coin, we are introducing a series of designs inspired by the classic stories of A.A. Milne.
"Welcome Winnie the Pooh and friends into your life as they appear for the first time on a UK 50p coin."
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We don't know yet if the coins will be released into general circulation, or kept as collectors' editions sold at Post Offices and from the Royal Mint website.
You can register for updates about the Winnie the 50p Pooh collection from the Royal Mint here.


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Kim Kardashian hits back criticism she's trying to make pregnant women look slim

Kim Kardashian has passionately defended her maternity shapewear range after facing a backlash following its release .
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star had been accused of trying to help pregnant women look slimmer with the launch of her new line for Skims .
Critics had said that the maternity wear was actually making women feel pressured into not being comfortable with their pregnant body and that it is sending the wrong message for mum-to-be .
The reality star has hit back at the critics in a series of a tweets on Sunday , in which she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was in fact designed for support rather than to shape your body .
Kim started by writing : `` To anyone who has an issue with maternity solutionwear , and if you haven ’ t been pregnant before you may not know the struggle of what it ’ s like carrying all of this weight the way I did along with millions of strong women , @ skims maternity line is not to slim but to support .
`` The belly part doesn ’ t slim your belly , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compared to the rest of the garment . ''
`` Kim went on to detail what the maternity wear was designed to do : `` It provides support to help with the uncomfortable weight being carried in your stomach which affects your lower back and the compression on the leggings helps with pain relief caused by swelling .
`` It is also worn after you have given birth and provides the comfort and support that most women need after delivery especially if you are recovering from a cesarean . ''
Kim continued to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to demand from consumers .
She continued : `` We launched this category in response to the tens of thousands of pregnant women who wrote us requesting it and because it was something I personally needed when I was pregnant myself .
`` Based on the majority of positive feedback we have received so far from pregnant women around the world , I am incredibly proud to provide a solution that will provide comfort and support during the times that we all need it most , during pregnancy and after . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available on the September 16 - and would come in nine different colours .
Her Skims Instagram account features models caressing their baby bumps , but Kim has insisted the designs do not squash the tummy .
Kim said Skims have `` Butt-shaping designs and they do not compress on your stomach which is really important because you obviously don ’ t want to do that .
`` But you want to shape everything else around it .
`` If only there were cute bras like this that were holding you up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about yourself while you can breastfeed - that would have been everything to me . ''
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Kim Kardashian was hit by criticism online after the launch of Skims maternity wear with many claiming it was putting pressure on pregnant women to look thinner
Kim Kardashian has passionately defended her maternity shapewear range after facing a backlash following its release.
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star had been accused of trying to help pregnant women look slimmer with the launch of her new line for Skims.
Critics had said that the maternity wear was actually making women feel pressured into not being comfortable with their pregnant body and that it is sending the wrong message for mum-to-be.
The reality star has hit back at the critics in a series of a tweets on Sunday, in which she said that the maternity line had been misinterpreted and was in fact designed for support rather than to shape your body.
Image: Getty Images for ABA) Getty Images for ABA)
Kim started by writing: "To anyone who has an issue with maternity solutionwear, and if you haven’t been pregnant before you may not know the struggle of what it’s like carrying all of this weight the way I did along with millions of strong women, @skims maternity line is not to slim but to support.
"The belly part doesn’t slim your belly, it’s actually sheer and a thinner layered material compared to the rest of the garment."
"Kim went on to detail what the maternity wear was designed to do: "It provides support to help with the uncomfortable weight being carried in your stomach which affects your lower back and the compression on the leggings helps with pain relief caused by swelling.
"It is also worn after you have given birth and provides the comfort and support that most women need after delivery especially if you are recovering from a cesarean."
Image: Getty Images for Nordstrom) Getty Images for Nordstrom)
Kim continued to say that the line was launched due to demand from consumers.
She continued: "We launched this category in response to the tens of thousands of pregnant women who wrote us requesting it and because it was something I personally needed when I was pregnant myself.
"Based on the majority of positive feedback we have received so far from pregnant women around the world, I am incredibly proud to provide a solution that will provide comfort and support during the times that we all need it most, during pregnancy and after."
The KUWTK star said the line would be available on the September 16 - and would come in nine different colours.
Image: Kim Kardashian/Instagram) Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
Her Skims Instagram account features models caressing their baby bumps, but Kim has insisted the designs do not squash the tummy.
Kim said Skims have "Butt-shaping designs and they do not compress on your stomach which is really important because you obviously don’t want to do that.
"But you want to shape everything else around it.
"If only there were cute bras like this that were holding you up and snatching you and making you feel better about yourself while you can breastfeed - that would have been everything to me."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie 'host top-secret baptism for son Wilfred'

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have held a top-secret christening for their son Wilfred .
The PM and his partner reportedly had a private baptism for their 4-month-old son on Saturday , attended by a small number of family and friends .
However the couple skipped holding a reception to ensure the event was COVID secure .
Baby Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson was born in April , only a matter of weeks after Mr Johnson was discharged from hospital following his diagnosis with Coronavirus .
The PM spent a week in hospital battling the virus , including three nights in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilfred the middle name Nicholas in honour of two doctors , both called Nick , who helped save his life .
A source told the Sun : “ After everything Boris and Carrie have ave been through this year , baptising Wilfred was a very special moment .
“ They shared it with a small number of people and the service was simple but beautiful , with lots of tears and laughter .
“ They ’ re not intending to release photographs as it was a special private moment.
” Mr Johnson is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including four with his ex-wife Marina Wheeler .

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The Prime Minister and his fiancee Carrie Symonds held a top-secret christening for four-month-old son Wilfred on Saturday attended by select family and friends
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have held a top-secret christening for their son Wilfred.
The PM and his partner reportedly had a private baptism for their 4-month-old son on Saturday, attended by a small number of family and friends.
However the couple skipped holding a reception to ensure the event was COVID secure.
Baby Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson was born in April, only a matter of weeks after Mr Johnson was discharged from hospital following his diagnosis with Coronavirus.
The PM spent a week in hospital battling the virus, including three nights in intensive care.
Image: Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street) Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street)
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He gave his son Wilfred the middle name Nicholas in honour of two doctors, both called Nick, who helped save his life.
A source told the Sun: “After everything Boris and Carrie have ave been through this year, baptising Wilfred was a very special moment.
“They shared it with a small number of people and the service was simple but beautiful, with lots of tears and laughter.
“They’re not intending to release photographs as it was a special private moment.”
Mr Johnson is believed to have at least six children, including four with his ex-wife Marina Wheeler.
Downing Street declined to comment.


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Neymar's X-rated response to brawl which saw five stars sent off

Neymar vented his fury in an X-rated outburst after he was one of five players sent off following a brawl that marred Paris-Saint Germain 's defeat to Marseille .
The Brazilian superstar was given his marching orders along with PSG teammates Layvin Kurzawa and Leandro Paredes , while Marseille pair Jordan Amavi and Dario Benedetto were also shown red .
Neymar was dismissed after appearing to throw a punch at Alvaro Gonzalez during the melee , which broke out in injury-time during a 1-0 defeat for the Ligue 1 champions .
As former Barcelona star Neymar left the pitch at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen telling the fourth official that he had been subjected to racism .
And he was clearly fuming when he took to Twitter in the aftermath of the controversy .
Neymar 's tweet , which was posted in his native Portuguese , translated as `` The only regret I have is for not being in the face of this asshole '' - which has been widely interpreted to mean he regrets not punching him in the face .
He later tweeted that he had been called a `` monkey motherf**ker '' .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is alleged to have made a remark .
However , Gonzalez later made his own stance on the matter , tweeting : `` There is no place for racism . ''
Even before the brawl , the match had already been a tumultuous affair , with 12 yellow cards having been dished out .
But it all kicked off towards the end as Benedetto and Paredes started the tussle , with stars from both sides quickly piling in , and Kurzawa and Amavi trading blows .
After peace was restored and the cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the match with eight men on the pitch and Marseille nine .
Asked about Neymar 's claim after the game , Marseille boss Andre Villas-Boas was unable to confirm he had heard anything , but said : `` Racism is unacceptable in football . ''
Marseille winger Florian Thuavin , who scored the only goal , hit out at the ruckus , saying : `` A lot of children were watching tonight , we all have to be examples . ''
PSG Sporting Director Leonardo slammed referee Jerome Brisard , adding : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a match like this we do n't have Turpin or Bouquet .
`` This referee has no experience - one Europa League match . ''
All five players were sent off in stoppage time , but the match itself was a fiery affair with no fewer than 36 fouls committed .
A total of 12 yellow cards were also handed out .
Last year 's Champions League finalists Paris Saint-Germain have got off to a terrible start in Ligue 1 this season , losing both of their opening matches .
On Thursday the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lens .
This Sunday they were again beaten 1-0 , having failed to score in either of their opening games for the first time since the 1978/79 season .
Villas-Boas was pleased with his side 's victory , describing it as : `` A tough and important win as well as a historic one .
`` We struggled to cope with PSG 's early pressure because they are very good at it , but we found a way to grind out a great victory .
It was n't pretty and we suffered .
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The Brazilian superstar vented his fury after being dismissed for his part in a brawl during Paris-Saint Germain's defeat to Marseille, having claimed he had heard a racist comment
Neymar vented his fury in an X-rated outburst after he was one of five players sent off following a brawl that marred Paris-Saint Germain's defeat to Marseille.
The Brazilian superstar was given his marching orders along with PSG teammates Layvin Kurzawa and Leandro Paredes, while Marseille pair Jordan Amavi and Dario Benedetto were also shown red.
Neymar was dismissed after appearing to throw a punch at Alvaro Gonzalez during the melee, which broke out in injury-time during a 1-0 defeat for the Ligue 1 champions.
As former Barcelona star Neymar left the pitch at the Parc des Princes, he was seen telling the fourth official that he had been subjected to racism.
And he was clearly fuming when he took to Twitter in the aftermath of the controversy.
Image: Julien de Rosa/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Julien de Rosa/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Neymar's tweet, which was posted in his native Portuguese, translated as "The only regret I have is for not being in the face of this asshole" - which has been widely interpreted to mean he regrets not punching him in the face.
He later tweeted that he had been called a "monkey motherf**ker".
It is not clear at this stage who is alleged to have made a remark.
However, Gonzalez later made his own stance on the matter, tweeting: "There is no place for racism."
Image: Julien de Rosa/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Julien de Rosa/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Image: Julien de Rosa/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Julien de Rosa/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Even before the brawl, the match had already been a tumultuous affair, with 12 yellow cards having been dished out.
But it all kicked off towards the end as Benedetto and Paredes started the tussle, with stars from both sides quickly piling in, and Kurzawa and Amavi trading blows.
After peace was restored and the cards put away, PSG played the remainder of the match with eight men on the pitch and Marseille nine.
Asked about Neymar's claim after the game, Marseille boss Andre Villas-Boas was unable to confirm he had heard anything, but said: "Racism is unacceptable in football."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
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Marseille winger Florian Thuavin, who scored the only goal, hit out at the ruckus, saying: "A lot of children were watching tonight, we all have to be examples."
PSG Sporting Director Leonardo slammed referee Jerome Brisard, adding: "I don't understand why for a match like this we don't have Turpin or Bouquet.
"This referee has no experience - one Europa League match."
All five players were sent off in stoppage time, but the match itself was a fiery affair with no fewer than 36 fouls committed.
A total of 12 yellow cards were also handed out.
Last year's Champions League finalists Paris Saint-Germain have got off to a terrible start in Ligue 1 this season, losing both of their opening matches.
On Thursday the Ligue 1 champions were beaten 1-0 by Lens.
This Sunday they were again beaten 1-0, having failed to score in either of their opening games for the first time since the 1978/79 season.
Villas-Boas was pleased with his side's victory, describing it as: "A tough and important win as well as a historic one.
"We struggled to cope with PSG's early pressure because they are very good at it, but we found a way to grind out a great victory. It wasn't pretty and we suffered."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Newport at risk of local lockdown after surge in Covid-19 cases linked to pubs

Newport is at risk of being put into local lockdown due to some residents not social distancing and self-isolating when showing symptoms , Public Health Wales has warned .
Residents have been urged to be `` vigilant '' due to a rise in Covid-19 cases in the city over the past week .
Some feel a local lockdown is `` imminent '' due to a feeling that `` everything has gone back to normal '' , WalesOnline reports .
Those who visited a number of bars and pubs in Newport were told to be particularly on the `` lookout '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the premises during their infectious periods .
Public Health Wales reported `` higher levels of transmission '' of coronavirus in the Newport area , where there were 15 further cases on Sunday .
An investigation into the increase has been launched by Public Health Wales , Newport City Council and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board .
The number of cases in Newport over the past seven days has risen to 43.3 per 100,00 people - the fourth highest infection rate in Wales , behind Caerphilly , Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caerphilly county borough on Tuesday night , while measures were put in place in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf on Thursday .
Heather Lewis , consultant in public health at Public Health Wales , said : `` We are grateful to the vast majority of residents in Newport for sticking to social distancing guidelines , and for co-operating with investigations into the spread of coronavirus in the area .
`` They have played an important part in protecting older and vulnerable people from coronavirus .
`` Sadly , there is evidence that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , are failing to self-isolate when they have symptoms , and in a small number of cases are not being frank and honest with contact tracers about who they have met while infectious .
`` Our message for the public is that coronavirus has not gone away , and it can be a very serious illness , especially for older and vulnerable people . ''
She urged people to observe social distancing guidelines , wash their hands regularly or use hand sanitiser and to book a test if they develop symptoms such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taste or smell .
People were urged to `` be on the lookout '' for symptoms of Covid-19 if they had visited any of seven named pubs in Newport on specific days .
These were : Breeze on Cambrian Road on September 4 and 5 , The Potters on Upper Dock Street on September 5 , Break ' n ' Dish on Stow Hill between September 1 and 8 , Tiny Rebel on Wern Industrial Estate on September 6 , 7 and 8 , Ye Olde Bull Inn in Caerleon on September 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 8 and Three Horseshoes on Pillmawr Road on September 6 .
Back in April , Newport was statistically the worst affected area in the United Kingdom , with a higher number of cases per 100,000 people than any other area in the UK .
Cases were almost always in the double figures through March and April , with a high of 37 cases on March 25 .
At the time , the Welsh Government put this partly down to a high level of testing in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again in the past week , and this weekend 's figures are clearly worrying .
Stuart James and his partner Carmen Ferreira agree that another lockdown is likely , due to people not complying with the regulations .
“ I think it ’ s imminent , it has gone way downhill , ” Carmen said .
James added : “ I have been to England recently and I ’ ve been barked at for not wearing a mask or for standing in the wrong queue .
“ That isn ’ t happening at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more lenient.
” “ I am a carer and he works from home , so it wouldn ’ t affect us too much , ” said Carmen .
“ I think we probably will go out less though .
We went to Cardiff yesterday and it was packed , and nobody was social distancing . ''
Marc Fishwick travels to Bristol from Newport for work , and says he feels a local lockdown would be the right thing to do .
“ I would support a local lockdown , absolutely , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think everything has gone back to normal .
Beforehand and during lockdown you had all the shops doing two metre distancing , people being careful .
“ Now some key shops are still adhering , and some smaller ones too , but a lot are n't .
“ I ’ ve been to Germany three weeks ago , and everywhere you went it was masks on and that was it .
“ Yes , their cases are climbing , but everyone is doing all they can to protect each other , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From Monday , people across Wales must wear face coverings in shops and indoor public spaces .
Indoor meetings of more than six people from an extended household will also become illegal .
Those who break the law face fines of up to £1,920 for repeat offences .
Across Wales , there were 162 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday , bringing the total number of confirmed cases in country to 19,390 .
Of these new cases , 47 were in Rhondda Cynon Taf , 31 were in Caerphilly , 15 were in Newport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were four in Merthyr Tydfil .
No further deaths were reported , with the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic remaining at 1,597 .

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Residents in Newport have been urged to remain 'vigilant' after people with symptoms of coronavirus visited seven pubs in the city as cases continue to increase
Newport at risk of local lockdown after surge in coronavirus cases linked to pubs
Newport is at risk of being put into local lockdown due to some residents not social distancing and self-isolating when showing symptoms, Public Health Wales has warned.
Residents have been urged to be "vigilant" due to a rise in Covid-19 cases in the city over the past week.
Some feel a local lockdown is "imminent" due to a feeling that "everything has gone back to normal", WalesOnline reports.
Those who visited a number of bars and pubs in Newport were told to be particularly on the "lookout" for symptoms, as people had been at the premises during their infectious periods.
Public Health Wales reported "higher levels of transmission" of coronavirus in the Newport area, where there were 15 further cases on Sunday.
Image: Rob Browne) Rob Browne)
An investigation into the increase has been launched by Public Health Wales, Newport City Council and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
The number of cases in Newport over the past seven days has risen to 43.3 per 100,00 people - the fourth highest infection rate in Wales, behind Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
A local lockdown was enforced in Caerphilly county borough on Tuesday night, while measures were put in place in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf on Thursday.
Heather Lewis, consultant in public health at Public Health Wales, said: "We are grateful to the vast majority of residents in Newport for sticking to social distancing guidelines, and for co-operating with investigations into the spread of coronavirus in the area.
"They have played an important part in protecting older and vulnerable people from coronavirus.
"Sadly, there is evidence that some people are ignoring social distancing guidelines, are failing to self-isolate when they have symptoms, and in a small number of cases are not being frank and honest with contact tracers about who they have met while infectious.
"Our message for the public is that coronavirus has not gone away, and it can be a very serious illness, especially for older and vulnerable people."
She urged people to observe social distancing guidelines, wash their hands regularly or use hand sanitiser and to book a test if they develop symptoms such as a cough, fever or change in taste or smell.
People were urged to "be on the lookout" for symptoms of Covid-19 if they had visited any of seven named pubs in Newport on specific days.
These were: Breeze on Cambrian Road on September 4 and 5, The Potters on Upper Dock Street on September 5, Break 'n' Dish on Stow Hill between September 1 and 8, Tiny Rebel on Wern Industrial Estate on September 6, 7 and 8, Ye Olde Bull Inn in Caerleon on September 4, The Handpost on Bassaleg Road on September 8 and Three Horseshoes on Pillmawr Road on September 6.
Back in April, Newport was statistically the worst affected area in the United Kingdom, with a higher number of cases per 100,000 people than any other area in the UK.
Cases were almost always in the double figures through March and April, with a high of 37 cases on March 25.
At the time, the Welsh Government put this partly down to a high level of testing in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area.
Image: Rob Browne) Rob Browne)
But cases have started to spike again in the past week, and this weekend's figures are clearly worrying.
Stuart James and his partner Carmen Ferreira agree that another lockdown is likely, due to people not complying with the regulations.
“I think it’s imminent, it has gone way downhill,” Carmen said.
James added: “I have been to England recently and I’ve been barked at for not wearing a mask or for standing in the wrong queue.
“That isn’t happening at all here, it’s much more lenient.”
“I am a carer and he works from home, so it wouldn’t affect us too much,” said Carmen.
“I think we probably will go out less though. We went to Cardiff yesterday and it was packed, and nobody was social distancing."
Marc Fishwick travels to Bristol from Newport for work, and says he feels a local lockdown would be the right thing to do.
“I would support a local lockdown, absolutely," he said.
“A lot of people think everything has gone back to normal. Beforehand and during lockdown you had all the shops doing two metre distancing, people being careful.
“Now some key shops are still adhering, and some smaller ones too, but a lot aren't.
“I’ve been to Germany three weeks ago, and everywhere you went it was masks on and that was it.
“Yes, their cases are climbing, but everyone is doing all they can to protect each other, and that's how it should be."
From Monday, people across Wales must wear face coverings in shops and indoor public spaces.
Indoor meetings of more than six people from an extended household will also become illegal.
Those who break the law face fines of up to £1,920 for repeat offences.
Across Wales, there were 162 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in country to 19,390.
Of these new cases, 47 were in Rhondda Cynon Taf, 31 were in Caerphilly, 15 were in Newport and 14 were in Cardiff. There were four in Merthyr Tydfil.
No further deaths were reported, with the total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic remaining at 1,597.


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Hospital mix-up leaves sisters unaware coronavirus had killed their beloved mum

Two sisters were told their mum had died of dementia during lockdown , only to discover days later she had actually caught coronavirus .
Shirley Barrett and Liz Perry said they only learned she had been infected with Covid-19 during a meeting with the registrar to arrange mum Henrietta Blackwood 's death certificate .
The Derby pair were `` shocked '' to learn she had caught the virus , given more than a dozen members of the family - among them some vulnerable people - had been to visit their mum in hospital before she died .
The 84-year-old passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Derby Hospital where only days previously she had taken two coronavirus tests which had come back negative .
The family say the news was a `` slap in the face '' for a family and a community already grieving their losses to the deadly disease .
Have you suffered from a similar mix up ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk Shirley , her daughter , said : `` Mum had the initial test when she was in the care home and that came back negative .
`` Then her health went down hill and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter of course they did another one . ''
Shirley 's sister-in-law Liz added : `` The hospital said it was only a matter of time that we would be losing her , so they said family could visit , 14 of us went to visit including one that was pregnant .
I could n't go with my husband because we were shielding . ''
Mrs Blackwood sadly passed away of what was initially thought to be dementia , but when Shirley went to arrange the death certificate , the family discovered she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 57 , added : `` We heard from the registrar that our mum had died of Covid-19 , it was a shock and it had a knock-on effect .
`` As part of our culture we balm them after they 've passed away and you look after them and get them dressed , obviously that could n't happen - you ca n't even see the body .
`` Nobody had told us , we all went to visit - one is pregnant , one works in a care home - and nobody is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrible experience . ''
Following the confused incident , Shirley said the hospital carried out an investigation and `` apologised profusely '' for the mistakes that were made .
Liz added : `` It has been difficult , very difficult , I think our faith as Christians has kept us strong but it does n't stop the shock of it , when we were told our mother had n't had Covid it was a relief , and then to hear that she has it 's a double blow .
`` When we knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that mum had , you prepare yourself , but to be told by complete strangers it was Covid , it was like a slap in the face . ''
As well has being a shock to the family , Shirley and Liz said it had an impact on the black community , which studies have suggested has been hit harder by coronavirus than other demographics .
For Liz , the reports around deaths in the British black community have made her feel like `` just another statistic , another faceless person who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shirley , 54 , who lives in Sinfin , said : `` You hear it on the news you are more likely to get it , you look at the figures of black people dying and when you think about how many black people there are in the UK , it 's alarming . ''
The sisters-in-law said their experience of bereavement is one that is common across the country and that many black families know someone who has died of coronavirus .
Liz added : `` We know that quite a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away and it has been really difficult , the whole community is grieving .
`` We 've got family in Rugby who 've lost loved ones , so it 's only over the phone that we can offer support , because you ca n't go and see them , you can only offer sympathy . ''
The Derby organisation Open Doors Forum , based in Normanton , provides support , services and projects to black African and Caribbean people living in Derby .
Beverly Stewart , an organisation co-founder , said the charity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the black lives which were lost during the pandemic .
Alongside the all-black cycling group Noir Bikers , Open Doors Forum has been fundraising money to help pay for the service , with a date yet to be confirmed .
Beverley said : `` I know somebody else who has just died recently of coronavirus and his funeral is on Wednesday , he was 96 years old .
`` He was one of the eldest people that came over as part of the Windrush Generation so he was part of our Windrush celebration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are honouring his death .
It 's a cycle . ''
The planning for a memorial service is still in progress and will depend on Government guidelines in place at the time .
However , Liz and Shirley said , when it happens , the memorial service will be an opportunity for the black community to come together with `` a sense of purpose '' .
Cathy Winfield , executive chief nurse at the Royal Derby Hospital , said : “ I ’ d like to offer my sincere condolences to Mrs Blackwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It ’ s really important to us that we ’ re able to keep our patients and their loved ones informed throughout each stage of their care , but sadly , restrictions during Covid-19 have made this more difficult than normal .
“ Mrs Blackwood ’ s family should have been made aware that all of our patients are routinely swabbed for Covid-19 when they are first admitted to hospital .
`` We should have also informed them that their mother ’ s test had returned as positive but , as this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after she had passed away , we didn ’ t promptly communicate this information to the family , for which we are very sorry . ''

A grieving Derby family told their mum died with dementia and visited her on her deathbed were 'shocked' to later find out she had tested positive for Covid-19
Two sisters were told their mum had died of dementia during lockdown, only to discover days later she had actually caught coronavirus.
Shirley Barrett and Liz Perry said they only learned she had been infected with Covid-19 during a meeting with the registrar to arrange mum Henrietta Blackwood's death certificate.
The Derby pair were "shocked" to learn she had caught the virus, given more than a dozen members of the family - among them some vulnerable people - had been to visit their mum in hospital before she died.
The 84-year-old passed away on May 7 at the Royal Derby Hospital where only days previously she had taken two coronavirus tests which had come back negative.
The family say the news was a "slap in the face" for a family and a community already grieving their losses to the deadly disease.
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Shirley, her daughter, said: "Mum had the initial test when she was in the care home and that came back negative.
"Then her health went down hill and she went into hospital and as a matter of course they did another one."
Shirley's sister-in-law Liz added: "The hospital said it was only a matter of time that we would be losing her, so they said family could visit, 14 of us went to visit including one that was pregnant. I couldn't go with my husband because we were shielding."
Mrs Blackwood sadly passed away of what was initially thought to be dementia, but when Shirley went to arrange the death certificate, the family discovered she had died of Covid-19.
Liz, 57, added: "We heard from the registrar that our mum had died of Covid-19, it was a shock and it had a knock-on effect.
Image: Derby Telegraph / BPM Media) Derby Telegraph / BPM Media)
"As part of our culture we balm them after they've passed away and you look after them and get them dressed, obviously that couldn't happen - you can't even see the body.
"Nobody had told us, we all went to visit - one is pregnant, one works in a care home - and nobody is telling anybody anything, it was a horrible experience."
Following the confused incident, Shirley said the hospital carried out an investigation and "apologised profusely" for the mistakes that were made.
Liz added: "It has been difficult, very difficult, I think our faith as Christians has kept us strong but it doesn't stop the shock of it, when we were told our mother hadn't had Covid it was a relief, and then to hear that she has it's a double blow.
"When we knew her death was down to the condition that mum had, you prepare yourself, but to be told by complete strangers it was Covid, it was like a slap in the face."
As well has being a shock to the family, Shirley and Liz said it had an impact on the black community, which studies have suggested has been hit harder by coronavirus than other demographics.
Image: Derby Telegraph / BPM Media) Derby Telegraph / BPM Media)
For Liz, the reports around deaths in the British black community have made her feel like "just another statistic, another faceless person who has been put in that category".
Shirley, 54, who lives in Sinfin, said: "You hear it on the news you are more likely to get it, you look at the figures of black people dying and when you think about how many black people there are in the UK, it's alarming."
The sisters-in-law said their experience of bereavement is one that is common across the country and that many black families know someone who has died of coronavirus.
Liz added: "We know that quite a few black people in Derby that have passed away and it has been really difficult, the whole community is grieving.
"We've got family in Rugby who've lost loved ones, so it's only over the phone that we can offer support, because you can't go and see them, you can only offer sympathy."
The Derby organisation Open Doors Forum, based in Normanton, provides support, services and projects to black African and Caribbean people living in Derby.
Beverly Stewart, an organisation co-founder, said the charity is organising a memorial service to honour the black lives which were lost during the pandemic.
Alongside the all-black cycling group Noir Bikers, Open Doors Forum has been fundraising money to help pay for the service, with a date yet to be confirmed.
Beverley said: "I know somebody else who has just died recently of coronavirus and his funeral is on Wednesday, he was 96 years old.
"He was one of the eldest people that came over as part of the Windrush Generation so he was part of our Windrush celebration event last year, and now we are honouring his death. It's a cycle."
The planning for a memorial service is still in progress and will depend on Government guidelines in place at the time.
However, Liz and Shirley said, when it happens, the memorial service will be an opportunity for the black community to come together with "a sense of purpose".
Cathy Winfield, executive chief nurse at the Royal Derby Hospital, said: “I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to Mrs Blackwood’s family for their loss.
"It’s really important to us that we’re able to keep our patients and their loved ones informed throughout each stage of their care, but sadly, restrictions during Covid-19 have made this more difficult than normal.
“Mrs Blackwood’s family should have been made aware that all of our patients are routinely swabbed for Covid-19 when they are first admitted to hospital.
"We should have also informed them that their mother’s test had returned as positive but, as this result didn’t come back until after she had passed away, we didn’t promptly communicate this information to the family, for which we are very sorry."


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Key Tory Geoffrey Cox to vote no to Boris Johnson's law-breaking Brexit bill

The UK 's former Attorney General plans to vote against the Prime Minister 's law-breaking Brexit bill .
Geoffrey Cox is reportedly planning to vote to block Boris Johnson 's Bill , which ministers have admitted breaches international law .
Mr Cox is set to reveal to Times Radio tonight he plans to vote against the Internal Markets Bill .
He has reportedly told the broadcaster he would vote in protest at the Government 's plan to break international law , labelling its approach `` unconscionable '' .
Under the PM 's original Withdrawal Agreement , some goods travelling between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK will need EU customs forms and tariffs , because of a risk they may enter the EU down the track .
But Mr Johnson now wants to change the agreement , with his new Bill proposing giving UK ministers the power to override the decisions on forms and tarriffs .
The original agreement ensures the decisions made together by a UK-EU joint committee .
The Agreement was signed with the EU last year to ensure Brexit could legally take place on January 31 .
Mr Johnson 's Bill has created a massive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sparked international condemnation amid criticism the move would paint the UK as unable to keep its word .
Mr Cox reportedly insists the UK must uphold the Withdrawal Agreement , that he signed off on in October 2019 , but has backed No10 's view that the EU is acting in bad faith .
He is calling for the PM to instead trigger the Dispute Resolution mechanism in the Withdrawal Agreement instead .
Mr Cox is said to warn Downing Street against riding roughshod over the original document - and writing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should solemnly undertake to observe treaty obligations with his fingers crossed behind his back '' .
Last night , former Tory PM Sir John Major united with former Labour PM Tony Blair to condemn the Bill .
The pair warned Mr Johnson he is risking undermining Ireland 's peace process and stoking instability .
Rebel Tory backbenchers planned to table an amendment tomorrow which would give Parliament a veto on the changes proposed by Mr Johnson .
Labour said it would refuse to back Mr Johnson 's Bill as it is currently being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support it if the PM addresses MPs ' concerns .
Mr Johnson had claimed the EU was plotting a 'sea blockage ' - effectively creating a border in the Irish Sea to impose tariffs on goods between Belfast and Britain .
The original agreement was designed to ensure there would not be a requirement for border checks between Northern Ireland and the Republic pf Ireland , to safeguard the peace process .

Geoffrey Cox reportedly plans to vote to block Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Internal Markets Bill - labelling the plan to break international law 'unconscionable'
The UK's former Attorney General plans to vote against the Prime Minister's law-breaking Brexit bill.
Geoffrey Cox is reportedly planning to vote to block Boris Johnson's Bill, which ministers have admitted breaches international law.
Mr Cox is set to reveal to Times Radio tonight he plans to vote against the Internal Markets Bill.
He has reportedly told the broadcaster he would vote in protest at the Government's plan to break international law, labelling its approach "unconscionable".
Under the PM's original Withdrawal Agreement, some goods travelling between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK will need EU customs forms and tariffs, because of a risk they may enter the EU down the track.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But Mr Johnson now wants to change the agreement, with his new Bill proposing giving UK ministers the power to override the decisions on forms and tarriffs.
The original agreement ensures the decisions made together by a UK-EU joint committee.
The Agreement was signed with the EU last year to ensure Brexit could legally take place on January 31.
Mr Johnson's Bill has created a massive row in the Tory party, and sparked international condemnation amid criticism the move would paint the UK as unable to keep its word.
Mr Cox reportedly insists the UK must uphold the Withdrawal Agreement, that he signed off on in October 2019, but has backed No10's view that the EU is acting in bad faith.
He is calling for the PM to instead trigger the Dispute Resolution mechanism in the Withdrawal Agreement instead.
Mr Cox is said to warn Downing Street against riding roughshod over the original document - and writing in the Times tomorrow: "No British minister should solemnly undertake to observe treaty obligations with his fingers crossed behind his back".
Last night, former Tory PM Sir John Major united with former Labour PM Tony Blair to condemn the Bill.
The pair warned Mr Johnson he is risking undermining Ireland's peace process and stoking instability.
Rebel Tory backbenchers planned to table an amendment tomorrow which would give Parliament a veto on the changes proposed by Mr Johnson.
Labour said it would refuse to back Mr Johnson's Bill as it is currently being presented.
But leader Keir Starmer committed to support it if the PM addresses MPs' concerns.
Mr Johnson had claimed the EU was plotting a 'sea blockage' - effectively creating a border in the Irish Sea to impose tariffs on goods between Belfast and Britain.
The original agreement was designed to ensure there would not be a requirement for border checks between Northern Ireland and the Republic pf Ireland, to safeguard the peace process.


thedailymirror--2020-09-13--Khloe and Kim Kardashian look tense as they return to KUWTK filming with Scott

Kim and Khloe Kardashian looked a little on edge as they were spotted filming new scenes for Keeping Up With The Kardashians .
The sisters were pictured walking along the beach in Malibu with Scott Disick as they filmed for the next season of their hit reality show , which returns for the second part of season 18 on September 17 .
The family shocked fans last week when they announced that the show would be coming to an end in early 2021 after 20 seasons and 14 years on air .
Given that the show will end , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two more seasons to be filmed or if the coming episodes will be relabelled as season 19 .
Whatever is going on , the trio were looking tense during this particular filming session .
It looks as if they 're doing their best to get back to normal after the coronavirus pandemic plunged the world into lockdown .
Scott , 37 , walked with his ex Kourtney Kardashian 's sisters looking as effortlessly cool as ever in black shorts , a jumper and trainers .
He slicked his hair back and wore a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his ruggedly handsome look .
Kim , 39 , accentuated her hourglass figure in a tight maxi-skirt and matching long-sleeved jumper that was cropped just enough to show a peek of her bare belly and back .
Her long brunette locks hung down in loose waves as she sashayed along the sand next to Scott .
Khloe , 36 , walked on her other side , looking cool in a pair of baggy boyfriend jeans and a white slightly cropped hoodie with what looked to be splashes of gold paint across it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bob and also hid her eyes beneath sunglasses .
While it 's not known what the trio were talking about during their walk , things look pretty serious .
They are n't smiling and appear to be deep in conversation about the things going on in their lives .
And they 've all got plenty of drama going on .
Scott recently split from his girlfriend Sofia Richie , 22 , and rumours have been rife that he 's going to reunite with Kourtney , the mother of his kids Mason , Penelope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most recent stint in rehab early after a picture of him at the facility was leaked online , with trailers from the new episodes hinting that he knows exactly who was behind it .
Kim has been standing by husband Kanye West 's side during the fallout from his Presidency bid .
Kanye announced he was running for President of the United Stated this year and caused huge controversy at his rally thanks to a string of shocking comments .
Most notably , Kanye said he and Kim had considered aborting their eldest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to divorce Kim for years , claimed she had cheated on him , that the movie Get Out is about him , and that Kim and her mother Kris Jenner , who he compared to Kim Jong-un , were trying to lock him up .
Kim spoke out about her husband 's bipolar diagnosis as she flew to his side for reported crisis talks .
And Khloe 's relationship with Tristan Thompson , the father of her daughter True , two , has been grabbing as many headlines as ever .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Khloe during lockdown so he could be with his daughter .
There 's been much speculation that they 're secretly back together .
Will all be revealed when the show returns ?
Last week , the Kardashians left fans stunned when they announced the show was ending .
They said in a statement : `` To our amazing fans '' It is with heavy hearts that we 've made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up With The Kardashians .
`` After what will be 14 years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numerous spin-off shows , we are beyond grateful to all of you who 've watched us for all of these years - through the good times , the bad times , the happiness , the tears , and the many relationships and children .
`` We 'll cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we 've met along the way . ''
* Keeping Up With The Kardashians returns on September 17

The famous family announced last week that their reality show will come to an end in early 2021 after 20 seasons and 14 years on screen
Khloe and Kim Kardashian look tense as they return to KUWTK filming with Scott Disick
Kim and Khloe Kardashian looked a little on edge as they were spotted filming new scenes for Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
The sisters were pictured walking along the beach in Malibu with Scott Disick as they filmed for the next season of their hit reality show, which returns for the second part of season 18 on September 17.
The family shocked fans last week when they announced that the show would be coming to an end in early 2021 after 20 seasons and 14 years on air.
Given that the show will end, it's currently not known if there are two more seasons to be filmed or if the coming episodes will be relabelled as season 19.
Whatever is going on, the trio were looking tense during this particular filming session.
It looks as if they're doing their best to get back to normal after the coronavirus pandemic plunged the world into lockdown.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Scott, 37, walked with his ex Kourtney Kardashian's sisters looking as effortlessly cool as ever in black shorts, a jumper and trainers.
He slicked his hair back and wore a pair of designer sunglasses to finish off his ruggedly handsome look.
Kim, 39, accentuated her hourglass figure in a tight maxi-skirt and matching long-sleeved jumper that was cropped just enough to show a peek of her bare belly and back.
Her long brunette locks hung down in loose waves as she sashayed along the sand next to Scott.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID) Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Khloe, 36, walked on her other side, looking cool in a pair of baggy boyfriend jeans and a white slightly cropped hoodie with what looked to be splashes of gold paint across it.
She wore her hair in a brunette bob and also hid her eyes beneath sunglasses.
While it's not known what the trio were talking about during their walk, things look pretty serious.
They aren't smiling and appear to be deep in conversation about the things going on in their lives.
And they've all got plenty of drama going on.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Scott recently split from his girlfriend Sofia Richie, 22, and rumours have been rife that he's going to reunite with Kourtney, the mother of his kids Mason, Penelope and Reign.
He also left his most recent stint in rehab early after a picture of him at the facility was leaked online, with trailers from the new episodes hinting that he knows exactly who was behind it.
Kim has been standing by husband Kanye West's side during the fallout from his Presidency bid.
Kanye announced he was running for President of the United Stated this year and caused huge controversy at his rally thanks to a string of shocking comments.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Most notably, Kanye said he and Kim had considered aborting their eldest daughter North, said he had been trying to divorce Kim for years, claimed she had cheated on him, that the movie Get Out is about him, and that Kim and her mother Kris Jenner, who he compared to Kim Jong-un, were trying to lock him up.
Kim spoke out about her husband's bipolar diagnosis as she flew to his side for reported crisis talks.
And Khloe's relationship with Tristan Thompson, the father of her daughter True, two, has been grabbing as many headlines as ever.
Despite their split, Tristan moved in with Khloe during lockdown so he could be with his daughter.
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There's been much speculation that they're secretly back together.
Will all be revealed when the show returns?
Last week, the Kardashians left fans stunned when they announced the show was ending.
They said in a statement: "To our amazing fans
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"It is with heavy hearts that we've made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
"After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and numerous spin-off shows, we are beyond grateful to all of you who've watched us for all of these years - through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children.
"We'll cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we've met along the way."
* Keeping Up With The Kardashians returns on September 17


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Patrick Bamford feels Leeds have made a statement with Liverpool display

Patrick Bamford claims Leeds have proved they can compete in the Premier League after running Liverpool so close at Anfield .
Leeds were just two minutes away from claiming a point on Saturday evening before losing to a late penalty and they had more possession than Liverpool and scored from their three shots on target .
Bamford knows questions were asked of Marcelo Bielsa ’ s side on their return to the top flight after their 16-year exile and feels they answered all of them .
“ We showed a lot of character to keep coming back when we went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We showed that we can compete with the best of the best .
“ We ’ ve kind of shown to ourselves that we need to be 100 per cent on it all the time because any slip-up in the Premier League you get punished .
“ We ’ re disappointed we didn ’ t come away with anything and I think we ’ ve learnt a few lessons , but we ’ ve also shown a few positive signs.
” Bamford , 27 , silenced his doubters by scoring on his Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeat and he had been questioned because he had netted just once in 27 top-flight appearances with Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough .
Bielsa has great faith in him as his No 9 and it was his 26th league goal in 65 appearances for Leeds .
Yet the former Chelsea trainee was still critical of his own display and felt he should have found the back of the net before he struck to make it 2-2 .
“ I should ’ ve scored before , but it ’ s always nice for a striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he said .
“ I should ’ ve hit the first one instead of taking it round Alisson , so I ’ m kicking myself for not getting two .
”

Marcelo Bielsa's side enjoyed more possession than Liverpool and scored from their three shots on target
Patrick Bamford claims Leeds have proved they can compete in the Premier League after running Liverpool so close at Anfield.
Leeds were just two minutes away from claiming a point on Saturday evening before losing to a late penalty and they had more possession than Liverpool and scored from their three shots on target.
Bamford knows questions were asked of Marcelo Bielsa’s side on their return to the top flight after their 16-year exile and feels they answered all of them.
“We showed a lot of character to keep coming back when we went behind,” he said.
“We showed that we can compete with the best of the best.
Image: Phil Noble/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Phil Noble/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
“We’ve kind of shown to ourselves that we need to be 100 per cent on it all the time because any slip-up in the Premier League you get punished.
“We’re disappointed we didn’t come away with anything and I think we’ve learnt a few lessons, but we’ve also shown a few positive signs.”
Bamford, 27, silenced his doubters by scoring on his Premier League debut for Leeds in the 4-3 defeat and he had been questioned because he had netted just once in 27 top-flight appearances with Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough.
Bielsa has great faith in him as his No 9 and it was his 26th league goal in 65 appearances for Leeds.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Yet the former Chelsea trainee was still critical of his own display and felt he should have found the back of the net before he struck to make it 2-2.
“I should’ve scored before, but it’s always nice for a striker to get off the mark straight away,” he said.
“I should’ve hit the first one instead of taking it round Alisson, so I’m kicking myself for not getting two.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--UK coronavirus hospital death toll rises by one as infection rate soars

The UK 's coronavirus hospital death toll has climbed by one , after a patient died in an English hospital .
There were no Covid-19 fatalities in Wales , but 183 new infections were diagnosed .
Scotland also recorded zero deaths and 70 new cases .
Yesterday health authorities confirmed five fatalities in hospitals , while worrying new government data shows that the number of cases is now rising across all age groups .
Today the `` rule of six '' comes into force , after the daily infection figure crossed 3,000 for the third day in a row yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far higher , with thousands of Brits unable to get tested .
It is now feared that the number of cases is doubling every seven to eight days .
Alarming new data shows that hotspots in England are continuing to experience a massive growth in new cases .
Oadby and Wigston , in Leicestershire , has seen its infection rate soar from 24.6 to 114.0 per 100,000 cases in just seven days .
It is now England 's fourth worst area , one place behind Hyndburn in Lancashire , where new infections have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sixth worst-affected place , has seen new cases treble in a week , while new cases in Knowsley are close to three times higher than they were a week ago .
Sunderland , Birmingham , Liverpool , Manchester , Sandwell , Wolverhampton and Leeds have also seen large increases , as scientists warn Britain is on the cusp of a second wave .
Of the 30 places with highest infection rates , just two - Pendle and Rossendale - have seen the number of cases fall in a week .
There are currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 new cases per 100,000 - listed below - of which 193 have recorded an increase in seven days .
It comes amid warnings that the UK needs to act fast to stop coronavirus cases growing out of control , with a delay of even a few days potentially `` dangerous '' , according to an academic who advises the Government .
Peter Openshaw , professor of experimental medicine , Imperial College London , said a `` trickle '' of cases can turn into a `` cascade '' .
He said that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown '' .
His comments come as concerns grow over an increase in Covid-19 cases in care homes , prompting the Government to send an alert to care providers to highlight the rising rates and to call for action .
The letter , which was sent on Friday , urges care bosses to `` take the necessary action to prevent and limit outbreaks '' , pointing out that in the last three days there had been an increase in notifications of coronavirus cases in care homes .
The Government 's new rule of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at times , but the alternative could be a wider lockdown , a top scientist has said .
From today , it is illegal for people in England to meet in groups of more than six , inside or outside .
Fines can be issued to anyone found flouting the rules , starting at £100 , but which could climb to £3,200 .

Prof Openshaw: 'We need to act very quickly to stop COVID-19 growing exponentially'
Prof Openshaw: 'We need to act very quickly to stop COVID-19 growing exponentially'
The single fatality was confirmed on the day the government's "rule of six" is introduced in a desperate bid to tackle the rising number of coronavirus cases
The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has climbed by three, after a patient died in an English hospital and two fatalities in Northern Ireland.
There were no Covid-19 fatalities in Wales, but 183 new infections were diagnosed, while Scotland also recorded zero deaths and 70 new cases.
Northern Ireland reported two further deaths, and 109 new cases.
Yesterday health authorities confirmed five fatalities in hospitals, while worrying new government data shows that the number of cases is now rising across all age groups.
Today the "rule of six" comes into force, after the daily infection figure crossed 3,000 for the third day in a row yesterday.
And the real number could be far higher, with thousands of Brits unable to get tested.
It is now feared that the number of cases is doubling every seven to eight days.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Alarming new data shows that hotspots in England are continuing to experience a massive growth in new cases.
Oadby and Wigston, in Leicestershire, has seen its infection rate soar from 24.6 to 114.0 per 100,000 cases in just seven days.
It is now England's fourth worst area, one place behind Hyndburn in Lancashire, where new infections have more than doubled.
Warrington, the sixth worst-affected place, has seen new cases treble in a week, while new cases in Knowsley are close to three times higher than they were a week ago.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Sunderland, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Leeds have also seen large increases, as scientists warn Britain is on the cusp of a second wave.
Of the 30 places with highest infection rates, just two - Pendle and Rossendale - have seen the number of cases fall in a week.
There are currently 248 places with rates of more than 10 new cases per 100,000 - listed below - of which 193 have recorded an increase in seven days.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
It comes amid warnings that the UK needs to act fast to stop coronavirus cases growing out of control, with a delay of even a few days potentially "dangerous", according to an academic who advises the Government.
Peter Openshaw, professor of experimental medicine, Imperial College London, said a "trickle" of cases can turn into a "cascade".
He said that the country faces going back into "hard lockdown".
His comments come as concerns grow over an increase in Covid-19 cases in care homes, prompting the Government to send an alert to care providers to highlight the rising rates and to call for action.
The letter, which was sent on Friday, urges care bosses to "take the necessary action to prevent and limit outbreaks", pointing out that in the last three days there had been an increase in notifications of coronavirus cases in care homes.
The Government's new rule of six can seem "somewhat irrational" at times, but the alternative could be a wider lockdown, a top scientist has said.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
From today, it is illegal for people in England to meet in groups of more than six, inside or outside.
Fines can be issued to anyone found flouting the rules, starting at £100, but which could climb to £3,200.


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Tesco slash 50% off Silentnight bedding including glow in the dark options

With the season fast approaching , it 's time to get our bedrooms prepared for those cold winter days .
Thankfully , Tesco has slashed the price of its Silentnight teddy single duvet sets from £25 to just £12.50 .
Even better ?
The sale includes some impressive glow-in-the-dark options that are perfect for kids ' bedrooms .
Recently spotted by an eagle-eyed shopper on latestdeals.co.uk , they 're available online at the Tesco Website , but only while stocks last .
The offer is available until October 10th , so you have enough time to snap one up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been raving about the deal after seeing the post on the deals site , with one person saying : `` Oh my goodness I love this thanks for sharing . ''
While another said : `` This is a great price , and they 're also doing it in a double size for £15 !
Even greater savings !
Thanks for sharing . ''
The handy discount means you 'll be saving 50 % off the original RRP .
If you 're keen to buy the Silentnight Glow In Dark Teddy bedding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - down from £25 - while a double size will set you back only £15 ( was £30 ) .
Made with snuggly teddy fleece , the bedding is fully machine washable and features a striking star motif which glows in the dark after being exposed to light during the day .
The size includes one duvet cover and one pillowcase , while the double comes with two pillowcases .
A similar glow-in-the-dark set from Amazon is priced at £22.95 and can be snapped up with free delivery .
Meanwhile , Studio is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £14.99 - but a standard delivery charge of £4.99 will apply .
Click here to read our roundup of the best weighted blankets for 2020 .

Silentnight bedding has been discounted by half price at Tesco, going down from £25 down to only £12.50. But you might need to act, as they're likely to sell out soon
Tesco slash 50% off Silentnight bedding in sale - including glow in the dark options
With the season fast approaching, it's time to get our bedrooms prepared for those cold winter days.
Thankfully, Tesco has slashed the price of its Silentnight teddy single duvet sets from £25 to just £12.50.
Even better? The sale includes some impressive glow-in-the-dark options that are perfect for kids' bedrooms.
Recently spotted by an eagle-eyed shopper on latestdeals.co.uk, they're available online at the Tesco Website, but only while stocks last. The offer is available until October 10th, so you have enough time to snap one up in time for winter.
Bargain hunters have been raving about the deal after seeing the post on the deals site, with one person saying: "Oh my goodness I love this thanks for sharing."
While another said: "This is a great price, and they're also doing it in a double size for £15! Even greater savings! Thanks for sharing."
The handy discount means you'll be saving 50% off the original RRP.
If you're keen to buy the Silentnight Glow In Dark Teddy bedding, a single set will cost you £12.50 - down from £25 - while a double size will set you back only £15 (was £30).
Made with snuggly teddy fleece, the bedding is fully machine washable and features a striking star motif which glows in the dark after being exposed to light during the day.
The size includes one duvet cover and one pillowcase, while the double comes with two pillowcases.
A similar glow-in-the-dark set from Amazon is priced at £22.95 and can be snapped up with free delivery.
Meanwhile, Studio is also selling a glow-in-the-dark single set for £14.99 - but a standard delivery charge of £4.99 will apply.
Click here to read our roundup of the best weighted blankets for 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Greater Manchester Police issue warning after 400 illegal parties over weekend

Police in Manchester say they were called to more than 400 illegal gatherings as the area is hit by a surge in coronavirus cases .
There were 245 reports of rule breaches made to GMP on Friday , and 198 on Saturday , according to Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey .
Sunday evening was 'slightly quieter ' , but there were a 'number of incidents ' , reports the Manchester Evening News .
New laws will come into force across England today that ban social gatherings of more than six people .
The senior officer may cause 'confusion ' to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines are already in place across the North West due to a coronavirus spike there and are even stricter than the so-called 'rule of six . '
In Manchester , Trafford , Bury , Tameside , Rochdale and Salford , two households are banned from mixing in homes and gardens .
During the interview on Monday morning , ACC Bailey said : `` The rule of six does not supersede the rules that currently exist .
The mixing of households that 's prohibited in lots of areas - most of our areas bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The rule of six does n't come in and mean you can now have six in your house .
`` I think that 's going to be something that 's slightly confusing to people .
They might think , 'that 's fine now , as long as there 's no more than six people , they can come in our house ' .
That 's not the case .
`` And likewise outside , whereas perhaps we were gathering in larger numbers than six up until today , that ceases to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six does apply to Greater Manchester in that case '' , he told host Becky Want .
He said police had been called to a 'whole range ' of gatherings over the weekend including birthday parties and large weddings .
`` We are talking about 60 or 70 people at birthday parties .
We are talking weddings in excess of 30 or 40 people .
`` We are talking student parties where we have multiple households mixing .
This is not just young teenagers gathering .
This is right across the range , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gathering .
Sadly some of those events are just going ahead regardless '' , he said .
On Friday , police posted on social media about a wedding attended by 100 people in Bolton - the area with the highest coronavirus infection rate in the UK .
Then on Saturday night , police broke up a large illegal gathering with around 60-70 people in Mottram .
Officers were also called to reports of a party in woodland in Wigan .
`` Most of those are house parties and gatherings in the private setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mixing but even in Wigan and Stockport , they are exceeding the numbers that were existing then , '' ACC Bailey said .
He described how officers deal with illegal gatherings .
`` Our officers are really sensitive to these issues , they know that people are trying to get on with their lives .
They are approached at first with trying to get the understanding , and trying to get immediate dispersal of the event .
`` Once the events are being dispersed we are giving the fixed penalty notices to those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added .
He said that when the party is in a licensed premises , police work with the local authority to see if a future closure notice needs to be issued .
ACC Bailey also spoke concerns regarding students returning to universities and colleges in the region over the coming weeks .
`` A lot of the students are coming from areas outside of Greater Manchester .
So they perhaps are n't aware of the local conditions and restrictions here .
So ( the universities ) have had to update the students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students to abide by codes of practice and common understandings .
`` But students are young people , they still want to come .
They still think there 's a right to do certain things .
We are working with the universities , working with the local authorities to make sure they do understand the rules in Greater Manchester and they abide by them . ''

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Greater Manchester has been hit by a surge in coronavirus cases in recent weeks prompting a local lockdown that has seen socialising curb in areas such as Bolton, Rochdale and Salford
Police in Manchester say they were called to more than 400 illegal gatherings as the area is hit by a surge in coronavirus cases.
There were 245 reports of rule breaches made to GMP on Friday, and 198 on Saturday, according to Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey.
Sunday evening was 'slightly quieter', but there were a 'number of incidents', reports the Manchester Evening News.
New laws will come into force across England today that ban social gatherings of more than six people.
The senior officer may cause 'confusion' to residents living in Greater Manchester.
Similar guidelines are already in place across the North West due to a coronavirus spike there and are even stricter than the so-called 'rule of six.'
Image: PUBLICITY PIC) PUBLICITY PIC)
In Manchester, Trafford, Bury, Tameside, Rochdale and Salford, two households are banned from mixing in homes and gardens.
During the interview on Monday morning, ACC Bailey said: "The rule of six does not supersede the rules that currently exist. The mixing of households that's prohibited in lots of areas - most of our areas bar Stockport and Wigan - still remains.
"The rule of six doesn't come in and mean you can now have six in your house.
"I think that's going to be something that's slightly confusing to people. They might think, 'that's fine now, as long as there's no more than six people, they can come in our house'. That's not the case.
"And likewise outside, whereas perhaps we were gathering in larger numbers than six up until today, that ceases to be the case.
"The rule of six does apply to Greater Manchester in that case", he told host Becky Want.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
He said police had been called to a 'whole range' of gatherings over the weekend including birthday parties and large weddings.
"We are talking about 60 or 70 people at birthday parties. We are talking weddings in excess of 30 or 40 people.
"We are talking student parties where we have multiple households mixing. This is not just young teenagers gathering. This is right across the range, right across Greater Manchester that people are gathering. Sadly some of those events are just going ahead regardless", he said.
On Friday, police posted on social media about a wedding attended by 100 people in Bolton - the area with the highest coronavirus infection rate in the UK.
Then on Saturday night, police broke up a large illegal gathering with around 60-70 people in Mottram.
Officers were also called to reports of a party in woodland in Wigan.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Most of those are house parties and gatherings in the private setting where they've exceeded either the households mixing but even in Wigan and Stockport, they are exceeding the numbers that were existing then," ACC Bailey said.
He described how officers deal with illegal gatherings.
"Our officers are really sensitive to these issues, they know that people are trying to get on with their lives. They are approached at first with trying to get the understanding, and trying to get immediate dispersal of the event.
"Once the events are being dispersed we are giving the fixed penalty notices to those people who organise those events", he added.
He said that when the party is in a licensed premises, police work with the local authority to see if a future closure notice needs to be issued.
ACC Bailey also spoke concerns regarding students returning to universities and colleges in the region over the coming weeks.
"A lot of the students are coming from areas outside of Greater Manchester. So they perhaps aren't aware of the local conditions and restrictions here. So (the universities) have had to update the students on those guidelines, they are getting students to abide by codes of practice and common understandings.
"But students are young people, they still want to come. They still think there's a right to do certain things. We are working with the universit
ies, working with the local authorities to make sure they do understand the rules in Greater Manchester and they abide by them."


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Man Utd closing in on Sergio Reguilon after Zinedine Zidane decision

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid with talks between the clubs said to be at 'maximum intensity ' .
Reports in Spain suggested United had ramped up their efforts to land the full-back in a £23million deal .
One key stumbling block to an agreement was Madrid 's insistence on putting a buy-back clause in the deal , which United were firmly against .
But as reported on Friday , Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was happy to be flexible and exclude the clause in order to help push the transfer through .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a well advanced stage and United are now in the driving seat to seal Reguilon 's signature .
The 23-year-old has been offered to a number of clubs across Europe this summer following his impressive performances on loan at Sevilla .
Reguilon is deemed surplus to requirements at Madrid as Zidane considers both Marcelo and Ferland Mendy ahead of the 23-year-old in the pecking order .
He was willing to give the green light to the deal without a buy-back option to help keep good relations with United .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already brought in Donny van de Beek but Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United 's number one target .
However , they have so far failed to agree a deal with Borussia Dortmund and are considering Gareth Bale as an alternative .
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Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reguilon earlier this summer but opted against a move as United have made their swoop .
The Mail report that Tottenham could make a late bid to challenge United for Reguilon 's services , but Old Trafford is considered to be the ideal destination for him to further his career .
Last season Reguilon made 38 appearances for Sevilla , helping them to winning the Europa League .
He was rewarded for his fine form with an international debut for Spain earlier this month .
Would Sergio Reguilon be a good signing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Reguilon 's signing would solve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's need for cover at right-back as it would enable Brandon Williams to be back-up on his more natural side .
United chiefs are still hopeful of completing the transfer of Jadon Sancho too but a deal looks increasingly unlikely .
Dortmund are standing firm on their valuation of the winger and have made it clear previously they do not want to let their star man go late in the window for fear of not being able to sign a replacement .
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Reguilon has been offered to a number of clubs this summer but it's United who have made the breakthrough in negotiations and now look on the verge of landing his signature
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Sergio Reguilon from Real Madrid with talks between the clubs said to be at 'maximum intensity'.
Reports in Spain suggested United had ramped up their efforts to land the full-back in a £23million deal.
One key stumbling block to an agreement was Madrid's insistence on putting a buy-back clause in the deal, which United were firmly against.
But as reported on Friday, Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was happy to be flexible and exclude the clause in order to help push the transfer through.
Since then Marca have claimed talks are at a well advanced stage and United are now in the driving seat to seal Reguilon's signature.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The 23-year-old has been offered to a number of clubs across Europe this summer following his impressive performances on loan at Sevilla.
Reguilon is deemed surplus to requirements at Madrid as Zidane considers both Marcelo and Ferland Mendy ahead of the 23-year-old in the pecking order.
He was willing to give the green light to the deal without a buy-back option to help keep good relations with United.
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Chelsea and Arsenal both expressed an interest in Reguilon earlier this summer but opted against a move as United have made their swoop.
The Mail report that Tottenham could make a late bid to challenge United for Reguilon's services, but Old Trafford is considered to be the ideal destination for him to further his career.
Last season Reguilon made 38 appearances for Sevilla, helping them to winning the Europa League.
He was rewarded for his fine form with an international debut for Spain earlier this month.
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Reguilon's signing would solve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's need for cover at right-back as it would enable Brandon Williams to be back-up on his more natural side.
United chiefs are still hopeful of completing the transfer of Jadon Sancho too but a deal looks increasingly unlikely.
Dortmund are standing firm on their valuation of the winger and have made it clear previously they do not want to let their star man go late in the window for fear of not being able to sign a replacement.
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