thedailymirror--2020-09-14--The Vow horrifies viewers as sex cult leader's initials burned into women’s skin

The Vow viewers were left sickened at gruesome scenes which saw the leader of the NXIVM sex cult 's initials branded into women 's skin .
The HBO documentary series follows the story of the NXIVM group , which made headlines last year when some of its famous members faced charges of sex trafficking , racketeering and forced labour .
NXIVM was also accused of keeping sex slaves and branding its members with leader Keith Raniere 's initials , which was explored in last night 's episode .
Raniere was found guilty of racketeering , sex trafficking , forced labour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
The gory scenes left viewers horrified , with one tweeting : `` I ’ m not going to lie , at first I kind of understood how these people could be tricked into accidentally joining a cult .
`` But master/slave relationship ?
Branding ?
Collateral ?
Penance ?
How were these women not running for the hills ? ''
Another posted : `` Grandmasters , masters , slaves ... and this lady said 'she is in ' ?
And she does a nude photo ?
Gets branded ?
!
WHAT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : `` By ep 2 they 're starving all the women and forcing them to be branded .
At what point do you not realize you 're in a cult ? ''
Another agreed : `` Wowwww they really branded these women .
I mean you hear it but when you see it . ''
Membership of NXIVM reportedly included Hollywood actresses , heiresses and even the son of a former Mexican president .
Over the last few months shocking details about the cult have emerged .
There were allegedly naked meetings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ master '' could be clothed .
The `` slaves '' were restricted to diets of only a few hundred calories a day .
Members of the group were branded with Raniere 's initials using a cauterising pen , often on their pelvic areas , in ceremonies which were filmed by members .

The Vow follows the story of the NXIVM sex cult, which saw members branded with its leader's initials and kept as sex slaves
The Vow horrifies viewers as NXIVM sex cult leader's initials are burned into women’s skin
The Vow viewers were left sickened at gruesome scenes which saw the leader of the NXIVM sex cult's initials branded into women's skin.
The HBO documentary series follows the story of the NXIVM group, which made headlines last year when some of its famous members faced charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and forced labour.
NXIVM was also accused of keeping sex slaves and branding its members with leader Keith Raniere's initials, which was explored in last night's episode.
Raniere was found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking, forced labour conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy earlier this year.
The gory scenes left viewers horrified, with one tweeting: "I’m not going to lie, at first I kind of understood how these people could be tricked into accidentally joining a cult.
Image: HBO) HBO) Image: MDM) MDM)
"But master/slave relationship? Branding? Collateral? Penance? How were these women not running for the hills?"
Another posted: "Grandmasters, masters, slaves... and this lady said 'she is in'? And she does a nude photo? Gets branded?! WHAT IS HAPPENING?!"
A third wrote: "By ep 2 they're starving all the women and forcing them to be branded. At what point do you not realize you're in a cult?"
Image: HBO) HBO)
Another agreed: "Wowwww they really branded these women. I mean you hear it but when you see it."
Membership of NXIVM reportedly included Hollywood actresses, heiresses and even the son of a former Mexican president.
Over the last few months shocking details about the cult have emerged.
Image: HBO) HBO)
There were allegedly naked meetings where only the cult's "slave master" could be clothed.
The "slaves" were restricted to diets of only a few hundred calories a day.
Members of the group were branded with Raniere's initials using a cauterising pen, often on their pelvic areas, in ceremonies which were filmed by members.


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Locals say council estate overrun by 'cat-sized rats that gnaw through concrete'

Neighbours have spoken about harsh realities of living on a rat-infested council estate in Reading .
Residents of the Coley Park estate claim the problem has got so bad that rats are gnawing into the concrete tower blocks which they can hear at night .
Residents also say they have seen `` rats the size of cats '' - despite measures being put in place by Reading Borough Council to help solve the issue .
Some neighbours fear the problems on the estate could get worse when new council homes are built .
Steve Weston , 39 , lives in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boys aged 13 , 11 and nine , and two girls aged seven and five .
He told BerkshireLive : `` Every block has the problem .
It 's been going on a couple of years .
`` I do n't think we 're going to see an end it .
There are babies to cat-sized rats .
We see some during the day , more come out when it gets dark .
`` I was in the kitchen one night and I heard the bin men shouting because they all [ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` On the ground floor it absolutely stinks .
`` Exterminators are trying to put poison down , but I think the rats are immune to the poison .
There are people [ exterminators ] sitting in the car park in the evening until 12 with guns [ to shoot at the rats ] . ''
He said : `` They [ the children ] are still a little bit petrified .
They 're scared but you get used to it .
Even I 'm scared of them to an extent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their diseases ! ''
Lockdown meant many families spent more time at home , with the issues around them 24 hours a day .
Mr Weston said : `` I 've been working through it all , so it 's not affected me , but it has meant the kids are stuck at home . ''
Susanne McNamee , 57 , who has lived in the area for 16 years , says : `` It 's terrible .
At the moment I 've got them in my flat .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I can hear them in the walls at night .
`` A few years ago I had them breeding in my bedroom '' I 've phoned the council many times , they 've said it 's my responsiblilty .
I do n't buy that , because they come in from the outside .
`` It smells really bad .
Exterminators came a couple of weeks ago , shooting them .
They shot about five .
It 's ridiculous .
I 've asked to move but nothing 's happened . ''
The problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are boring holes into the tower blocks .
Video captured by one neighbour shows rats swarming round the bins and the holes they have created at the foot of the blocks .
But it 's not only people living in the towers that have problems with rats .
Dina Fappiano , 49 , who lives on the Wensley Road loop , said : `` Two rats came into the house when we 've had the door open .
They 're not frightened of humans .
You see the scurrying across the road .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ send someone out to shoot the rats .
For every one they do shoot there 's another 12 .
We as residents see it as a pointless exercise , so the council can say they 're doing something .
`` These rats are gnawing and eating away at the structure of the high rise flats , which will inevitably weaken it , yet the council said it will only be tackled as part of the new development .
`` Surely existing social housing issues should be dealt with prior to any new housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care from the council ?
Existing residents are being ignored .
`` The council 's answer to it is when the development is done they will sort out some proper refuse storage .
But we should not have to wait for a development for the living conditions to be made bearable .
`` They should be maintaining what they have at the minute rather than dealing with it then .
It 's not nice having the rat problem .
There is also a huge parking problem in the area , I also see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The park has been a target for fly-tippers , who have left piles of rubbish in wooded areas in the past .
Despite all the issues , Ms Fappiano still has a soft spot for the area .
She said : `` The actual loop area is quite nice ... the older children look after the younger children .
`` We do have a bit of greenery around the flats .
`` At the moment I feel that the neighbours do support each other .
We have a bit of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not everyone echoes Ms Fappiano 's views and some are desperate to move away .
Joanna Dem , 53 , who lives in nearby with her husband , son , 18 , and daughter , 13 said : `` It 's got worse .
`` They 've put antisocial behaviour signs up in the last couple of months .
`` My husband had his car window broken into and his sat nav stolen , six months later he had his bike stolen .
`` I 've had people that I barely know knocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's the worse placed I 've lived .
I used to live in Whitley and there 's more community spirit there . ''
Mrs Dem is originally from Grimsby , but has lived in the area for 13 years .
Kerry Humphreys , 44 , also had little good to say about the area : `` I want to move out .
`` Once you get in the blocks you 're never getting out of them .
No one wants to swap out .
`` According to the council , my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got two bedrooms .
`` But it 's just horrible .
And the smell from the rats is hard .
It 's so strong on the ground floor , you 're embarrassed to bring people to visit you .
There 's no community spirit .
`` The police are constantly out here .
You see them come three , four , five times a day sometimes .
`` My daughter 's 13 , we feel to ashamed to invite her friends to the area . ''
She believes the council needs to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council can improve the estate , Ms Humphreys said : `` I ca n't see what they can do .
`` It 's just going downhill . ''
Mrs McNamee , agreed : `` It 's very rough these days .
It 's not improved since I 've been here . ''
Ms Humphreys also believes the area will get worse once the new homes are built .
She said : `` There will be more rats about .
`` Because the rats live in the garages , and they 're all being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` [ The work ] is going to disturb any wildlife round there .
`` In the blocks we 've got a problem with pharaoh ants in the flats now . ''
Ms Dem agreed : `` There 'll be more rats about , the park is going to be smaller , trees are going , the environment will suffer . ''
A Reading Borough Council spokesman said : `` Unfortunately rats continue to be an issue for as long as they have a food source .
`` We ’ d like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have worked with us , and responded to the letters we have sent out , by putting their rubbish in bins , ensuring bins lids are fully closed and not fly-tipping .
`` However there remain regular cases of bins being left open and bags of waste being dumped on the ground , both of which encourage rats .
`` We will very shortly be running a new campaign across the estate to ask residents to work with us to help solve this problem .
`` The campaign is in addition to numerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some time .
`` These include regular inspections and baiting by specialist pest controllers , bin collections three times a week , twice daily visits by a council officer to deal with any litter or rubbish left around the bins , and a regular cleaning programme for bin stores and bin chutes .
`` Pest control also carry out regular additional culls when needed .
`` The new development on Coley Park provides desperately needed additional homes for people in the local area , improved play facilities for children , new garages and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will provide a much improved built environment on the estate which will involve the removal of some of the areas in which rats have previously been found .
`` We very much hope this issue can be eradicated long before then , by continuing to work closely with residents . ''

Residents of the Coley Park claim the problem has got so bad that rats are gnawing into the concrete tower blocks which they can hear at night
Locals say council estate is overrun by 'cat-sized rats that 'gnaw through concrete'
Neighbours have spoken about harsh realities of living on a rat-infested council estate in Reading.
Residents of the Coley Park estate claim the problem has got so bad that rats are gnawing into the concrete tower blocks which they can hear at night.
Residents also say they have seen "rats the size of cats" - despite measures being put in place by Reading Borough Council to help solve the issue.
Some neighbours fear the problems on the estate could get worse when new council homes are built.
Steve Weston, 39, lives in the area with his partner, three boys aged 13, 11 and nine, and two girls aged seven and five.
Image: Berkshire Live - Grahame Larter) Berkshire Live - Grahame Larter)
He told BerkshireLive : "Every block has the problem. It's been going on a couple of years.
"I don't think we're going to see an end it. There are babies to cat-sized rats. We see some during the day, more come out when it gets dark.
"I was in the kitchen one night and I heard the bin men shouting because they all [the rats] ran out of the bins.
"On the ground floor it absolutely stinks.
"Exterminators are trying to put poison down, but I think the rats are immune to the poison. There are people [exterminators] sitting in the car park in the evening until 12 with guns [to shoot at the rats]."
He said: "They [the children] are still a little bit petrified. They're scared but you get used to it. Even I'm scared of them to an extent, I don't want them near me with their diseases!"
Lockdown meant many families spent more time at home, with the issues around them 24 hours a day.
Mr Weston said: "I've been working through it all, so it's not affected me, but it has meant the kids are stuck at home."
Image: Get Geading WS) Get Geading WS)
Susanne McNamee, 57, who has lived in the area for 16 years, says: "It's terrible. At the moment I've got them in my flat.
"I think there's one still in my bedroom. I can hear them in the walls at night.
"A few years ago I had them breeding in my bedroom
"I've phoned the council many times, they've said it's my responsiblilty. I don't buy that, because they come in from the outside.
"It smells really bad. Exterminators came a couple of weeks ago, shooting them. They shot about five. It's ridiculous. I've asked to move but nothing's happened."
The problem is so bad neighbours say the rats are boring holes into the tower blocks. Video captured by one neighbour shows rats swarming round the bins and the holes they have created at the foot of the blocks.
Image: Berkshire Live - Grahame Larter) Berkshire Live - Grahame Larter)
But it's not only people living in the towers that have problems with rats.
Dina Fappiano, 49, who lives on the Wensley Road loop, said: "Two rats came into the house when we've had the door open. They're not frightened of humans. You see the scurrying across the road.
"Every month or two months they send someone out to shoot the rats. For every one they do shoot there's another 12. We as residents see it as a pointless exercise, so the council can say they're doing something.
"These rats are gnawing and eating away at the structure of the high rise flats, which will inevitably weaken it, yet the council said it will only be tackled as part of the new development.
"Surely existing social housing issues should be dealt with prior to any new housing built; where is the duty of care from the council? Existing residents are being ignored.
"The council's answer to it is when the development is done they will sort out some proper refuse storage. But we should not have to wait for a development for the living conditions to be made bearable.
Image: Berkshire Live - Grahame Larter) Berkshire Live - Grahame Larter)
"They should be maintaining what they have at the minute rather than dealing with it then. It's not nice having the rat problem. There is also a huge parking problem in the area, I also see syringes down the alleyway to Courage Park."
The park has been a target for fly-tippers, who have left piles of rubbish in wooded areas in the past.
Despite all the issues, Ms Fappiano still has a soft spot for the area.
She said: "The actual loop area is quite nice... the older children look after the younger children.
"We do have a bit of greenery around the flats.
"At the moment I feel that the neighbours do support each other. We have a bit of a community feel around here."
But not everyone echoes Ms Fappiano's views and some are desperate to move away.
Joanna Dem, 53, who lives in nearby with her husband, son, 18, and daughter, 13 said: "It's got worse.
"They've put antisocial behaviour signs up in the last couple of months.
"My husband had his car window broken into and his sat nav stolen, six months later he had his bike stolen.
"I've had people that I barely know knocking on my door asking for money.
Image: Berkshire Live - Grahame Larter) Berkshire Live - Grahame Larter)
"It's the worse placed I've lived. I used to live in Whitley and there's more community spirit there."
Mrs Dem is originally from Grimsby, but has lived in the area for 13 years.
Kerry Humphreys, 44, also had little good to say about the area: "I want to move out.
"Once you get in the blocks you're never getting out of them. No one wants to swap out.
"According to the council, my house is adequate, because I've got two bedrooms.
"But it's just horrible. And the smell from the rats is hard. It's so strong on the ground floor, you're embarrassed to bring people to visit you. There's no community spirit.
"The police are constantly out here. You see them come three, four, five times a day sometimes.
"My daughter's 13, we feel to ashamed to invite her friends to the area."
She believes the council needs to start from scratch.
When asked how the council can improve the estate, Ms Humphreys said: "I can't see what they can do.
"It's just going downhill."
Image: Get Reading) Get Reading)
Mrs McNamee, agreed: "It's very rough these days. It's not improved since I've been here."
Ms Humphreys also believes the area will get worse once the new homes are built.
She said: "There will be more rats about.
"Because the rats live in the garages, and they're all being pulled down when this building starts.
"[The work] is going to disturb any wildlife round there.
"In the blocks we've got a problem with pharaoh ants in the flats now."
Ms Dem agreed: "There'll be more rats about, the park is going to be smaller, trees are going, the environment will suffer."
A Reading Borough Council spokesman said: "Unfortunately rats continue to be an issue for as long as they have a food source.
"We’d like to thank the vast majority of residents who have worked with us, and responded to the letters we have sent out, by putting their rubbish in bins, ensuring bins lids are fully closed and not fly-tipping.
"However there remain regular cases of bins being left open and bags of waste being dumped on the ground, both of which encourage rats.
"We will very shortly be running a new campaign across the estate to ask residents to work with us to help solve this problem.
"The campaign is in addition to numerous measures which have been in place for some time.
"These include regular inspections and baiting by specialist pest controllers, bin collections three times a week, twice daily visits by a council officer to deal with any litter or rubbish left around the bins, and a regular cleaning programme for bin stores and bin chutes.
"Pest control also carry out regular additional culls when needed.
"The new development on Coley Park provides desperately needed additional homes for people in the local area, improved play facilities for children, new garages and more regularised parking.
"In addition it will provide a much improved built environment on the estate which will involve the removal of some of the areas in which rats have previously been found.
"We very much hope this issue can be eradicated long before then, by continuing to work closely with residents."


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Chelsea predicted XI vs Brighton as new-look Blues begin Premier League season

Chelsea begin the 2020/21 Premier League season with fresh optimism and plenty of new faces as they travel to Brighton on Monday night .
The Blues managed to hold off late challenges to secure fourth spot last season but have bigger ambitions for this campaign after a busy transfer window saw them splurge over £200million .
Sadly for boss Frank Lampard , several of his new additions are unavailable for their season curtain raiser at the Amex Stadium .
Hakim Ziyech - who was first through the door this summer for Chelsea - suffered a knock against the same opponents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
Meanwhile Thiago Silva is yet to train with The Blues while £50million left-back Ben Chilwell is still working towards full match fitness .
Timo Werner scored in the friendly with Brighton a fortnight ago and is expected to lead the line for his new side .
The German striker will be flanked by Callum Hudson-Odoi and fellow new boy Kai Havertz in attack .
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Chelsea have been active this summer , signing Kai Havertz , Timo Werner , Ben Chilwell , Hakim Ziyech , Malang Sarr and Thiago Silva .
However , one player who continues to be linked with the Blues is West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice .
Put your email at the top of this article or follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Azpilicueta will join him on the bench after picking up an injury in that game too , which gives Reece James a chance to start at right-back .
Chelsea are still yet to wrap up a deal for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy which will allow Kepa Arrizabalaga one final opportunity to impress between the sticks .
Who will win between Chelsea and Brighton ?
Have your say below .
Lampard will also be without midfielder Mateo Kovacic who is suspended after collecting a fifth booking in the cup final .
N'golo Kante is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season dogged with injuries , and should start the match alongside Mason Mount and Jorginho in Chelsea 's midfield three .
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Timo Werner and Kai Havertz are both in line to make their competitive debuts for Chelsea but Frank Lampard is missing several key individuals including some of his new stars
Chelsea begin the 2020/21 Premier League season with fresh optimism and plenty of new faces as they travel to Brighton on Monday night.
The Blues managed to hold off late challenges to secure fourth spot last season but have bigger ambitions for this campaign after a busy transfer window saw them splurge over £200million.
Sadly for boss Frank Lampard, several of his new additions are unavailable for their season curtain raiser at the Amex Stadium.
Hakim Ziyech - who was first through the door this summer for Chelsea - suffered a knock against the same opponents in a friendly and has been ruled out.
Meanwhile Thiago Silva is yet to train with The Blues while £50million left-back Ben Chilwell is still working towards full match fitness.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Timo Werner scored in the friendly with Brighton a fortnight ago and is expected to lead the line for his new side.
The German striker will be flanked by Callum Hudson-Odoi and fellow new boy Kai Havertz in attack.
Christian Pulisic will likely have to make do with a role as a substitute though after only just recovering from an injury sustained in the FA Cup final.
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Captain Cesar Azpilicueta will join him on the bench after picking up an injury in that game too, which gives Reece James a chance to start at right-back.
Chelsea are still yet to wrap up a deal for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy which will allow Kepa Arrizabalaga one final opportunity to impress between the sticks.
Who will win between Chelsea and Brighton? Have your say below.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Lampard will also be without midfielder Mateo Kovacic who is suspended after collecting a fifth booking in the cup final.
N'golo Kante is fit though after a difficult campaign last season dogged with injuries, and should start the match alongside Mason Mount and Jorginho in Chelsea's midfield three.
Chelsea predicted XI: Kepa; James, Rudiger, Christensen, Alonso; Kante, Jorginho, Mount; Havertz, Werner, Hudson-Odoi.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Mum and dad charged with murdering daughter weeks after reporting her missing

The mum and dad of a missing teenage girl have been charged with her murder .
Bernadette Walker , 17 , of Peterborough , was reported missing by her parents on July 21 after she had not been seen for three days , Cambridgeshire Police said .
A `` no-body '' murder investigation was launched on Friday .
Her parents Sarah Walker , 37 , and 50-year-old Scott Walker , both of Century Square in Millfield , Peterborough , have been charged with murder and are due in court today .
They have both been remanded in custody .
Detective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my team have made significant progress with this investigation in the last few days , we are yet to find Bernadette .
`` Therefore my plea is for anyone who has information on what has happened to her , or where she might be , to get in touch as a matter of urgency . ''
Her parents said they had not seen her since she ran out of their car three days earlier , and her mum said she last heard from Bernadette when she received a text at 1am on July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Speaking to Peterborough Matters last month , she said : `` I ca n't eat or sleep properly .
`` I miss and love my eldest princess so much , she 's missing out on her baby sister , who has learned to smile and coo already .
`` I have to think that she is hiding at one of her friend 's homes , worried about coming home now that the police will want to speak to her , I ca n't think of any alternative scenarios , I just ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl would n't be out in the open .
`` She 's scared of being out in the dark alone , that 's what makes me think she 's at a friend 's house .
`` I just wish someone would just say she 's here and she 's safe .
I want to cuddle her , but right now I 'd accept that she 's safe and well . ''

Sarah Walker, 37, and Scott Walker, 50, are due to appear in court charged with murdering daughter Bernadette, who was reported missing on July 21, three days after she was said to have disappeared
Mum and dad charged with murdering daughter weeks after reporting her missing
The mum and dad of a missing teenage girl have been charged with her murder.
Bernadette Walker, 17, of Peterborough, was reported missing by her parents on July 21 after she had not been seen for three days, Cambridgeshire Police said.
A "no-body" murder investigation was launched on Friday.
Her parents Sarah Walker, 37, and 50-year-old Scott Walker, both of Century Square in Millfield, Peterborough, have been charged with murder and are due in court today.
They have both been remanded in custody.
Detective Superintendent Jon Hutchinson said: "Whilst my team have made significant progress with this investigation in the last few days, we are yet to find Bernadette.
Image: SOUTH BEDS NEWS AGENCY) SOUTH BEDS NEWS AGENCY)
"Therefore my plea is for anyone who has information on what has happened to her, or where she might be, to get in touch as a matter of urgency."
Bernadette was reported missing on July 21.
Her parents said they had not seen her since she ran out of their car three days earlier, and her mum said she last heard from Bernadette when she received a text at 1am on July 20 saying she'd be home soon.
Image: East Anglia News Service) East Anglia News Service) Image: Terry Harris/REX/Shutterstock) Terry Harris/REX/Shutterstock)
Speaking to Peterborough Matters last month, she said: "I can't eat or sleep properly.
"I miss and love my eldest princess so much, she's missing out on her baby sister, who has learned to smile and coo already.
Image: East Anglia News Service) East Anglia News Service) Image: Terry Harris/REX/Shutterstock) Terry Harris/REX/Shutterstock)
"I have to think that she is hiding at one of her friend's homes, worried about coming home now that the police will want to speak to her, I can't think of any alternative scenarios, I just can't.
"I know my baby girl wouldn't be out in the open.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
"She's scared of being out in the dark alone, that's what makes me think she's at a friend's house.
"I just wish someone would just say she's here and she's safe. I want to cuddle her, but right now I'd accept that she's safe and well."


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Shirtless Sam Thompson says he's 'lost weight' after bitter Zara McDermott split

Sam Thompson has admitted to losing weight following his shock split from Zara McDermott .
The Made In Chelsea star and former Love Island star were reported to have split last week , with rumours surfacing that Zara may have cheated .
Taking to his Instagram Story , Sam shared a topless mirror selfie as he showcased his impressive physique with his 1 million followers .
He penned : `` Lost a bit of weight but new week new goals ! ''
Sam seemed to check himself out in the mirror as he smiled softly at the camera .
Wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sam seemed to be in good spirits as he looked forward to the week ahead .
It is said that the couple split last month following 16 months together and a recent trip to Mykonos .
Their relationship had been documented on Made in Chelsea , including awkwardness when she and Sam were forced to spend time with Sam 's ex-girlfriend Tiffany Watson .
Zara is said to trying to salvage her relationship with Sam amid the cheating rumours .
Sam left to film for Channel 4 's The Circle , but now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to regain his trust and that she 's `` fighting so hard to get him back . ''
Meanwhile , another source told MailOnline that Zara has moved back to her parents place in Essex to clear her head .
Their split comes not long after Sam admitted he may propose at some point .
Quizzed on Celebs Go Dating about any possible wedding bells , the cheeky chappy told Paul C Brunson : `` I will , I actually will . ''
They first announced their romance back in May 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his DMs .
But he 'd also been dropping likes on her Insta posts to `` let her know I was there . ''
News of their split came days after Sam 's sister and MiC co-star Louise Thompson tweeted : `` Cheaters always want you to be loyal while they 're being unfaithful '' .
Sam and Zara 's reps have not yet responded to Mirror Online 's request for comment .
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The Made In Chelsea star and former Love Island star were reported to have split last week, with rumours surfacing that Zara may have cheated
Shirtless Sam Thompson says he's 'lost weight' after bitter split from Zara McDermott
Sam Thompson has admitted to losing weight following his shock split from Zara McDermott.
The Made In Chelsea star and former Love Island star were reported to have split last week, with rumours surfacing that Zara may have cheated.
Taking to his Instagram Story, Sam shared a topless mirror selfie as he showcased his impressive physique with his 1 million followers.
He penned: "Lost a bit of weight but new week new goals!"
Sam seemed to check himself out in the mirror as he smiled softly at the camera.
Wearing just a pair of grey sweatpants, Sam seemed to be in good spirits as he looked forward to the week ahead.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
It is said that the couple split last month following 16 months together and a recent trip to Mykonos.
Their relationship had been documented on Made in Chelsea, including awkwardness when she and Sam were forced to spend time with Sam's ex-girlfriend Tiffany Watson.
Zara is said to trying to salvage her relationship with Sam amid the cheating rumours.
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Sam left to film for Channel 4's The Circle, but now an insider claims that Zara has vowed to regain his trust and that she's "fighting so hard to get him back."
Meanwhile, another source told MailOnline that Zara has moved back to her parents place in Essex to clear her head.
Their split comes not long after Sam admitted he may propose at some point.
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Quizzed on Celebs Go Dating about any possible wedding bells, the cheeky chappy told Paul C Brunson: "I will, I actually will."
They first announced their romance back in May 2019, Sam revealing that Zara had slid into his DMs.
But he'd also been dropping likes on her Insta posts to "let her know I was there."
News of their split came days after Sam's sister and MiC co-star Louise Thompson tweeted: "Cheaters always want you to be loyal while they're being unfaithful".
Sam and Zara's reps have not yet responded to Mirror Online's request for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Passenger gets text to say he has coronavirus moments before boarding plane

A passenger received a text telling him he 'd tested positive for coronavirus moments before boarding a plane .
The incident which is thought to have happened on Friday has been confirmed by Liverpool John Lennon Airport .
The man , due to fly to Jersey , was said to have been waiting for his flight in one of the airport ’ s food and drink areas when he got the message .
After reporting he had Covid-19 , he was assisted by staff to leave the airport and return home .
All passengers who were in the man ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had been sitting , were informed and the area closed while it underwent a deep clean and was sanitised .
Footage of the passenger shows that he was wearing his mask as he walked through the airport terminal .
A spokesperson for Liverpool John Lennon Airport said : “ Earlier today a male passenger due to travel to Jersey reported to Airport staff that he had just received a text to say that he had tested positive for Covid-19 .
“ At the time , he had been waiting for his flight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drink areas .
“ Staff at the Airport subsequently assisted the passenger to leave the premises and return home .
“ All passengers who were in the immediate vicinity of where the individual had been seated , were informed of the situation and this area was immediately closed and subsequently underwent a thorough cleaning and sanitisation .
“ CCTV footage shows that the passenger was wearing a face mask as he passed through the terminal.
” The news of the positive test at the airport came after the whole of Merseyside was placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates for the virus spiralled in the region .
Hundreds of pupils were sent home last week after positive coronavirus tests were confirmed and one school had to completely close due to an outbreak .
There are fears with the recent spike in cases that the region may be placed into a new lockdown with more severe restrictions being brought in similar to what has happened in Leicester and more recently Bolton .
On Friday when the news was confirmed that Liverpool had been placed on the danger list , Liverpool Mayor Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blow but also a huge warning '' to the people of the city .
And from today the new rule limiting the number of people that can meet in social gatherings down to six comes into force as the government attempts to tackle the rising infection rate across the country .

The incident has been confirmed by Liverpool John Lennon Airport whose staff assisted him to leave the premises and return home instead of catching his flight to Jersey
Passenger gets text to say he has coronavirus moments before boarding plane
A passenger received a text telling him he'd tested positive for coronavirus moments before boarding a plane.
The incident which is thought to have happened on Friday has been confirmed by Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
The man, due to fly to Jersey, was said to have been waiting for his flight in one of the airport’s food and drink areas when he got the message.
After reporting he had Covid-19, he was assisted by staff to leave the airport and return home.
All passengers who were in the man’s immediate vicinity, or around where he had been sitting, were informed and the area closed while it underwent a deep clean and was sanitised.
Footage of the passenger shows that he was wearing his mask as he walked through the airport terminal.
Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
A spokesperson for Liverpool John Lennon Airport said: “Earlier today a male passenger due to travel to Jersey reported to Airport staff that he had just received a text to say that he had tested positive for Covid-19.
“At the time, he had been waiting for his flight in one of the Airport food and drink areas.
“Staff at the Airport subsequently assisted the passenger to leave the premises and return home.
“All passengers who were in the immediate vicinity of where the individual had been seated, were informed of the situation and this area was immediately closed and subsequently underwent a thorough cleaning and sanitisation.
“CCTV footage shows that the passenger was wearing a face mask as he passed through the terminal.”
Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo) Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo) Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo) Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
The news of the positive test at the airport came after the whole of Merseyside was placed on the coronavirus watch list after infection rates for the virus spiralled in the region.
Hundreds of pupils were sent home last week after positive coronavirus tests were confirmed and one school had to completely close due to an outbreak.
There are fears with the recent spike in cases that the region may be placed into a new lockdown with more severe restrictions being brought in similar to what has happened in Leicester and more recently Bolton.
On Friday when the news was confirmed that Liverpool had been placed on the danger list, Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson described it as "a huge blow but also a huge warning" to the people of the city.
And from today the new rule limiting the number of people that can meet in social gatherings down to six comes into force as the government attempts to tackle the rising infection rate across the country.


thedailymirror--2020-09-15--Ex-Chelsea star Oscar says he's been contacted over Arsenal transfer

Former Chelsea star Oscar has revealed that he has been contacted by Arsenal over a transfer this summer .
The Brazil international has been in China for the past three years after leaving Stamford Bridge in January 2017 .
Shanghai SIPG snapped the midfielder up for £60m during the height of Chinese Super League spending .
He has made 123 appearances at the Yuanshen Sports Centre Stadium but has admitted Arsenal have been in contact .
More specifically , his international team-mates Willian and David Luiz - who know him well from their time at Chelsea .
Oscar told Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they had to call me .
Because we have good communication .
Sometimes I talk to them .
They said ‘ come to Arsenal , come here ’ .
“ But for me it ’ s a little more difficult .
I have a contract with Shanghai , it ’ s a little more difficult to leave .
“ Willian had finished the contract .
I was happy that they got together again .
And happy that Willian is happy .
“ The most important thing is to be happy , regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are happy there.
” Oscar made over 200 appearances for the Blues , winning two Premier League medals .
And the 29-year-old has admitted he would prefer a return to Stamford Bridge rather than a move to their London rivals .
“ I really want to go back to Europe .
[ But ] Not now .
At the moment I ’ m well here in China , I still have my contract here , which I hope to fulfil , ” he added .
“ And I had approaches , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back .
“ But the situation is difficult for me to return , it ’ s a little more complicated for me to get out of here .
`` So I hope to fulfil my contract here calmly and then yes I think about going back to Europe .
“ Of course the first club I ’ d choose if I could go back to Europe is Chelsea , for sure , which is the club that I built a very beautiful history with .
“ And when I was a child I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were many Brazilians there .
So there are some teams from Italy that I like a lot , like Inter , Milan .
`` So I ’ d think about going to the Italian league if I return one day.
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Arsenal have a number of Brazilians in the squad now after the transfers of Willian and Gabriel Magalhaes, joining the likes of David Luiz and Gabriel Martinelli
Former Chelsea star Oscar has revealed that he has been contacted by Arsenal over a transfer this summer.
The Brazil international has been in China for the past three years after leaving Stamford Bridge in January 2017.
Shanghai SIPG snapped the midfielder up for £60m during the height of Chinese Super League spending.
He has made 123 appearances at the Yuanshen Sports Centre Stadium but has admitted Arsenal have been in contact.
More specifically, his international team-mates Willian and David Luiz - who know him well from their time at Chelsea.
Oscar told Fox Sports Brasil: “They called me, they had to call me. Because we have good communication. Sometimes I talk to them. They said ‘come to Arsenal, come here’.
“But for me it’s a little more difficult. I have a contract with Shanghai, it’s a little more difficult to leave.
“Willian had finished the contract. I was happy that they got together again. And happy that Willian is happy.
“The most important thing is to be happy, regardless of the place. So I hope they are happy there.”
Oscar made over 200 appearances for the Blues, winning two Premier League medals.
And the 29-year-old has admitted he would prefer a return to Stamford Bridge rather than a move to their London rivals.
“I really want to go back to Europe. [But] Not now. At the moment I’m well here in China, I still have my contract here, which I hope to fulfil,” he added.
“And I had approaches, I had approaches from some clubs to go back.
“But the situation is difficult for me to return, it’s a little more complicated for me to get out of here.
"So I hope to fulfil my contract here calmly and then yes I think about going back to Europe.
“Of course the first club I’d choose if I could go back to Europe is Chelsea, for sure, which is the club that I built a very beautiful history with.
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“And when I was a child I watched the Italian league a lot because there were many Brazilians there. So there are some teams from Italy that I like a lot, like Inter, Milan.
"So I’d think about going to the Italian league if I return one day.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-15--Removers clear 'waist high' rubbish and bottles of urine from UK's 'worst house'

Shocked removers hired to clear a litter-filled home battled through `` waist-high '' levels of rubbish , including bottles of urine - just days after the previous occupants moved out .
Pictures show unbelievable amounts of waste , which took four people seven hours to clear and filled three industrial-size vans .
Warren Senior visited the property in Walmersley , Bury , Greater Manchester , before his crack clean-up team got to work , labelling it the `` worst house we 've ever seen '' .
The owner of Senior Waste Removals , which has been in business for five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the door at first because of the avalanche of rubbish behind it .
He told the Manchester Evening News : `` It 's the worst house we 've ever seen in five years of doing this and we 've done some nasty jobs . ''
Warren was called by the property 's private landlord to go take a look and `` get an idea of how much it would cost '' to clear out .
`` They just told me it was 'quite bad ' , '' he admitted .
As he forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrappers , other rubbish and flies began coming out , and the cleaning boss knew he had his work cut out .
`` I 've got quite a strong stomach and I 've never not wanted to go in and price up a job , but it took me five minutes to gear myself up and get inside , '' he explained .
`` The front door opened to the kitchen and it was just waist-high full of rubbish , all of the appliances were completely covered .
`` I walked into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I had to climb up to the front room which was covered in flies .
`` The main room had couches but they were in a state and to the left there was a bathroom but that was a mess as well .
`` I had to climb over piles of rubbish to get to the bedroom . ''
Most shocking to Warren is that someone was living in that house just one week before he arrived - prompting concerns for their mental health .
Warren added : `` Someone was actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There were bottles of urine around the place that had just been left there .
`` What 's also quite strange is that when I went up to the third floor , I opened a door and there was absolutely nothing .
Just an empty room .
`` Maybe they were n't very mobile and just lived on the one floor .
Clearly there are some mental health problems at play . ''
Shortly after , Warren 's four-strong team piled into the home kitted out in specialist suits and masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they made another disgusting discovery - a nest of around 20 mice .
However , he said his team are used to this sort of thing , having worked with Bury and Bolton Council on jobs involving `` lots of rats '' .
`` They just had the task of bagging up all the waste .
It took a full day : four guys , seven hours and three van-loads .
That 's a lot for us .
`` They had just used it as one giant bin . ''
The work cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the removal company - totting up thousands due to the sheer volume of rubbish .
When the team left , the house was a shell in comparison to when they arrived .
`` We change the identity of the house , '' said Warren .
`` We lift everything up , including the floor coverings .
Now it 's ready for the landlord to do whatever changes need to be made so someone else can move in , '' he added .

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Warren Senior, owner of Senior Waste Removals, said the property in Walmersley, Bury, Greater Manchester, was being used as a "giant bin" - with the previous occupant moving out days before
Shocked removers hired to clear a litter-filled home battled through "waist-high" levels of rubbish, including bottles of urine - just days after the previous occupants moved out.
Pictures show unbelievable amounts of waste, which took four people seven hours to clear and filled three industrial-size vans.
Warren Senior visited the property in Walmersley, Bury, Greater Manchester, before his crack clean-up team got to work, labelling it the "worst house we've ever seen".
The owner of Senior Waste Removals, which has been in business for five years, couldn't even get through the door at first because of the avalanche of rubbish behind it.
He told the Manchester Evening News : "It's the worst house we've ever seen in five years of doing this and we've done some nasty jobs."
Image: Senior Waste Removals / MEN MEDIA) Senior Waste Removals / MEN MEDIA)
Warren was called by the property's private landlord to go take a look and "get an idea of how much it would cost" to clear out.
"They just told me it was 'quite bad'," he admitted.
Image: Senior Waste Removals / MEN MEDIA) Senior Waste Removals / MEN MEDIA)
As he forced his way through the door, food wrappers, other rubbish and flies began coming out, and the cleaning boss knew he had his work cut out.
"I've got quite a strong stomach and I've never not wanted to go in and price up a job, but it took me five minutes to gear myself up and get inside," he explained.
"The front door opened to the kitchen and it was just waist-high full of rubbish, all of the appliances were completely covered.
"I walked into the hallway and found a set of stairs, I had to climb up to the front room which was covered in flies.
Image: Senior Waste Removals / MEN MEDIA) Senior Waste Removals / MEN MEDIA)
"The main room had couches but they were in a state and to the left there was a bathroom but that was a mess as well.
"I had to climb over piles of rubbish to get to the bedroom."
Most shocking to Warren is that someone was living in that house just one week before he arrived - prompting concerns for their mental health.
Warren added: "Someone was actually living in that property a week before.
"There were bottles of urine around the place that had just been left there.
"What's also quite strange is that when I went up to the third floor, I opened a door and there was absolutely nothing. Just an empty room.
"Maybe they weren't very mobile and just lived on the one floor. Clearly there are some mental health problems at play."
Shortly after, Warren's four-strong team piled into the home kitted out in specialist suits and masks.
As they began their mission, they made another disgusting discovery - a nest of around 20 mice.
However, he said his team are used to this sort of thing, having worked with Bury and Bolton Council on jobs involving "lots of rats".
"They just had the task of bagging up all the waste. It took a full day: four guys, seven hours and three van-loads. That's a lot for us.
"They had just used it as one giant bin."
The work cost six times more than an average job for the removal company - totting up thousands due to the sheer volume of rubbish.
When the team left, the house was a shell in comparison to when they arrived.
"We change the identity of the house," said Warren.
"We lift everything up, including the floor coverings. Now it's ready for the landlord to do whatever changes need to be made so someone else can move in," he added.


thedailymirror--2020-09-15--Kendall Jenner admits to marijuana use saying 'no one knows that I'm a stoner'

Kendall Jenner has admitted that she is a `` stoner '' after saying that she smokes marijuana .
The 24-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star opened up about her weed habit after being outed by half-sister Kourtney Kardashian in a podcast .
Marijuana use is legal in California , where Kendall lives , and in an episode of Sibling Rivalry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson , which was recorded in January , the model revealed a side of herself that had previously been kept private .
She was pairing up with 41-year-old Kourtney and in a round of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of weed brought up .
Oliver asked : `` If there was a stoner [ in your family ] who would it be ? ''
This was not something that she disagreed with and Kendall admitted : `` I am a stoner .
`` No one knows that , so that ’ s the first time I ’ ve ever really said anything out there . ''
The siblings were then asked who was the most `` laidback '' of the family and they both agreed that was their younger sister , Kylie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very non-judgemental . ''
Kendall did not expand on her drug use but it is not the first time that a member of the Kardashian family has been under the influence of something illicit .
Kim Kardashian , 39 , has previously revealed that she was high on ecstasy during two of the more defining moments of her life .
Speaking out during an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians , Kim said that when she married music producer Damon Thomas in 2000 and the moment she made a sex tape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was under the influence of ecstasy .
She said at the time : `` I got married on ecstasy .
The first time .
I did ecstasy once and I got married .
I did it again , I made a sex tape .
Like , everything bad would happen . ''
During that episode of KUWTK , Scott Disick replied : `` You were high on ecstasy when you made that sex tape ? ''
Kim confirmed : `` Absolutely .
Everyone knows it .
Like , my jaw was shaking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't become a normal part of Kim 's life and a source told People that she `` definitely does not do drugs and hasn ’ t for years — and even then she barely dabbled . ''
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Kendall Jenner has admitted that she smokes weed after being outed by Kourtney Kardashian in a podcast that has been released eight months after being recorded
Kendall Jenner admits to marijuana use saying 'no one knows that I'm a stoner'
Kendall Jenner has admitted that she is a "stoner" after saying that she smokes marijuana.
The 24-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star opened up about her weed habit after being outed by half-sister Kourtney Kardashian in a podcast.
Marijuana use is legal in California, where Kendall lives, and in an episode of Sibling Rivalry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson , which was recorded in January, the model revealed a side of herself that had previously been kept private.
She was pairing up with 41-year-old Kourtney and in a round of answering rapid fire questions, the question of weed brought up.
Image: Kendall Jenner/Instagram) Kendall Jenner/Instagram)
Oliver asked: "If there was a stoner [in your family] who would it be?"
Kourtney quickly answered: "Kendall"
This was not something that she disagreed with and Kendall admitted: "I am a stoner.
"No one knows that, so that’s the first time I’ve ever really said anything out there."
The siblings were then asked who was the most "laidback"of the family and they both agreed that was their younger sister, Kylie Jenner.
Kourtney said: "Kylie is very non-judgemental."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Kendall did not expand on her drug use but it is not the first time that a member of the Kardashian family has been under the influence of something illicit.
Kim Kardashian, 39, has previously revealed that she was high on ecstasy during two of the more defining moments of her life.
Speaking out during an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim said that when she married music producer Damon Thomas in 2000 and the moment she made a sex tape with Ray J in 2003, she was under the influence of ecstasy.
Image: Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman) Getty Images for Stuart Weitzman)
She said at the time: "I got married on ecstasy. The first time. I did ecstasy once and I got married. I did it again, I made a sex tape. Like, everything bad would happen."
During that episode of KUWTK, Scott Disick replied: "You were high on ecstasy when you made that sex tape?"
Kim confirmed: "Absolutely. Everyone knows it. Like, my jaw was shaking the whole time."
Taking drugs didn't become a normal part of Kim's life and a source told People that she "definitely does not do drugs and hasn’t for years — and even then she barely dabbled."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-15--FIFA 21 demo expected release date latest for Xbox, PS4 and PC

The FIFA 21 demo will be the first real chance for most players to try out the new game ahead of the upcoming release date .
A small batch of selected players were able to play an early build of FIFA 21 during the closed beta phase in August .
But , as with any beta version of a game , it was a very early build of the FIFA 21 game as it 's still in development , which means the beta gameplay could be completely different to what players eventually experience in the FIFA 21 demo gameplay .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ released , the gameplay included in the demo could also differ dramatically to the full game players end up with in October .
So , when will the FIFA 21 Demo be released for players on Xbox , PS4 and PC ?
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The FIFA 20 Demo was made available to players on Xbox , PS4 and PC on Friday September 10 , 2019 , so it 's likely that the FIFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pattern .
It looks likely that the FIFA 21 Demo could be released on or around Friday September 25 , 2020 at 3pm UK time , as this would follow the same pattern as the previous year .
With last years FIFA 20 Demo being released on a Friday , and just over two weeks before the game 's UK and worldwide release date , September 25 , 2020 is currently the most likely date for the FIFA 21 Demo to be released .
The FIFA 20 Demo had playable teams such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Real Madrid , Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea , with playable game modes like 11v11 Kick Off and Volta Football .
Whilst one or two teams may change for the FIFA 21 Demo , you can expect a similar playable team lineup and a similar playable game mode lineup too .
EA have confirmed that FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 , but some editions will allow you to play FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this .
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Xbox One , and PC you ’ ll be able to play from October 6 , 2020 , with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game 's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 .

With FIFA 21 due for release in the UK and worldwide on October 9, the FIFA 21 Demo will likely be the first chance for most players to get a chance to test out the new game. So, when will it be released?
The FIFA 21 demo will be the first real chance for most players to try out the new game ahead of the upcoming release date.
A small batch of selected players were able to play an early build of FIFA 21 during the closed beta phase in August. But, as with any beta version of a game, it was a very early build of the FIFA 21 game as it's still in development, which means the beta gameplay could be completely different to what players eventually experience in the FIFA 21 demo gameplay.
Even when the FIFA 21 demo is released, the gameplay included in the demo could also differ dramatically to the full game players end up with in October. So, when will the FIFA 21 Demo be released for players on Xbox, PS4 and PC?
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The FIFA 20 Demo was made available to players on Xbox, PS4 and PC on Tuesday September 10, 2019, so it's likely that the FIFA 21 Demo will follow a similar release pattern.
It looks likely that the FIFA 21 Demo could be released on or around Friday September 25, 2020 at 3pm UK time, as this would follow the same pattern as the previous year.
With last years FIFA 20 Demo being released just over two weeks before the game's UK and worldwide release date, September 25, 2020 is currently the most likely date for the FIFA 21 Demo to be released.
The FIFA 20 Demo had playable teams such as Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, with playable game modes like 11v11 Kick Off and Volta Football.
Whilst one or two teams may change for the FIFA 21 Demo, you can expect a similar playable team lineup and a similar playable game mode lineup too.
EA have confirmed that FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020, but some editions will allow you to play FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this.
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC you’ll be able to play from October 6, 2020, with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-09-15--Daughter, 15, fears missing mum will never return 10 years after disappearance

A heartbroken daughter who was just six when her mother vanished 10 years ago has spoken of her fear she will never return .
Lana Purcell was 27 when she was last seen at her home in Camden , north London , in January 2011 .
Her daughter Megan - now 15 - said : `` I 'm hoping for my mum to come home and find out where she 's been or why it 's been so long and we still have n't heard nothing .
`` It 's been hard because of all the stories we 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not going to come to an end .
`` We 've sort of given up hope that she 's going to come home . ''
The Metropolitan Police are now offering a £20,000 reward for information which leads to an arrest and conviction or to Lana 's whereabouts .
It is known that at the time of her disappearance , she was funding her drug habit by working in the sex trade .
The last confirmed sighting of her is believed to have been on or about January 17 2011 and officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the West End/Soho area .
Her father John Purcell said : `` It 's been awful , every day I wake up with a knot in my belly and I struggle to get out of bed sometimes .
He added : `` I get quite angry sometimes about what 's happened to her .
`` I hate myself for not being able to stop it , not being able to find her - it 's driving me mad . ''
Lana was reported missing to the police five days after her disappearance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ police did not take the case seriously because of Lana ' a lifestyle .
Sex workers are especially vulnerable to abduction and murder .
Detective Inspector Mike Stubbins , who is one of the lead investigators in Lana 's case , said : `` I am very confident that there will be people who know full well what happened to Lana but have not yet spoken to us . ''
Anyone with information can call 020 8345 1570 or call 101 quoting Op Kagal .

Lana Purcell, from Camden, north London, disappeared at the age of 27 in 2011, with her teenage daughter Megan still hopeful her mum will be found alive
Daughter, 15, fears missing mum will never return almost 10 years after disappearance
A heartbroken daughter who was just six when her mother vanished 10 years ago has spoken of her fear she will never return.
Lana Purcell was 27 when she was last seen at her home in Camden, north London, in January 2011.
Her daughter Megan - now 15 - said: "I'm hoping for my mum to come home and find out where she's been or why it's been so long and we still haven't heard nothing.
"It's been hard because of all the stories we've been hearing, it just seems like it's not going to come to an end.
Image: PA) PA)
"We've sort of given up hope that she's going to come home."
The Metropolitan Police are now offering a £20,000 reward for information which leads to an arrest and conviction or to Lana's whereabouts.
It is known that at the time of her disappearance, she was funding her drug habit by working in the sex trade.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
The last confirmed sighting of her is believed to have been on or about January 17 2011 and officers believe she may have been heading to the West End/Soho area.
Her father John Purcell said: "It's been awful, every day I wake up with a knot in my belly and I struggle to get out of bed sometimes.
"It's terrible, absolute hell."
He added: "I get quite angry sometimes about what's happened to her.
Image: DAILY MIRROR) DAILY MIRROR)
"I hate myself for not being able to stop it, not being able to find her - it's driving me mad."
Lana was reported missing to the police five days after her disappearance.
But the family has previously complained that police did not take the case seriously because of Lana'a lifestyle.
Sex workers are especially vulnerable to abduction and murder.
Serial killers Christopher Halliwell and Steve Wright both targeted sex workers.
Detective Inspector Mike Stubbins, who is one of the lead investigators in Lana's case, said: "I am very confident that there will be people who know full well what happened to Lana but have not yet spoken to us."
Anyone with information can call 020 8345 1570 or call 101 quoting Op Kagal.
Alternatively, tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-09-15--Bride who married disabled lover trolled with 'fake wedding' claims over images

A bride who married her disabled lover was trolled with fake wedding claims after sharing stunning images of her big day .
Hannah Aylward married Shane Burcaw in a ceremony in their back garden in Minneapolis , US , earlier this month .
After taking to Instagram to share their happy news with 700,000 followers , Hannah said she was faced with people accusing her of marrying Shane , who has spinal muscular atrophy , for his money .
She also says cruel trolls said the wedding was `` some kind of joke '' and said the images must have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I 'm saying this without any kind of apologies .
I 'm pretty sure that woman married him because of his money and not for love . ''
Another said : `` Some of us women will do anything and everything for money , even if it means putting up a front pretending just to get what they want .
No not true love . ''
In response to the cruel comments Hannah said : `` No matter what you do , some people will just never come around .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ opinions is a waste of time , and as time has gone on , it ’ s become so much easier to genuinely have no internal reaction to comments like these .
`` A few years ago , reading words like these was painful .
For a while , I held onto the idea that once Shane and I were married , all the people doubting our relationship would realize it was real .
`` Now , of course , I ’ m not that naive .
Although it ’ s taken time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismiss people like this .
`` Shane and I continue to make content and share our story with the hopes of showing as many people as we can that disabled people are worthy partners . ''
Hannah 's comments prompted a huge response from supporters congratulating them on their marriage .
One follower said : `` You two are the definition of love and if these people don ’ t see that than they don ’ t know what love is . ''
Another wrote : `` I don ’ t know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congratulations on getting married , I ’ m so happy for you both . ''
Last year Shane wrote an article for Today in which he said many people often think Hannah is his carer as opposed to his fiancée .
He wrote : `` Hannah and I were once checking out at a liquor store when the cashier said to Hannah : ‘ Does this big guy want a lollipop ?
’ Shane said he and Hannah had a “ satisfying intimate life ” and their relationship was “ not special ” @

Hannah Aylward married Shane Burcaw, who has spinal muscular atrophy, in a ceremony in their back garden in Minneapolis, US, earlier this month - before Hannah was accused of marrying him for money not love by cruel trolls
A bride who married her disabled lover was trolled with fake wedding claims after sharing stunning images of her big day.
Hannah Aylward married Shane Burcaw in a ceremony in their back garden in Minneapolis, US, earlier this month.
After taking to Instagram to share their happy news with 700,000 followers, Hannah said she was faced with people accusing her of marrying Shane, who has spinal muscular atrophy, for his money.
She also says cruel trolls said the wedding was "some kind of joke" and said the images must have been "photoshopped".
One comment said: "I'm saying this without any kind of apologies. I'm pretty sure that woman married him because of his money and not for love."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Another said: "Some of us women will do anything and everything for money, even if it means putting up a front pretending just to get what they want. No not true love."
In response to the cruel comments Hannah said: "No matter what you do, some people will just never come around.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Worrying about these people’s opinions is a waste of time, and as time has gone on, it’s become so much easier to genuinely have no internal reaction to comments like these.
"A few years ago, reading words like these was painful. For a while, I held onto the idea that once Shane and I were married, all the people doubting our relationship would realize it was real.
"Now, of course, I’m not that naive. Although it’s taken time, I’m able to completely dismiss people like this.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Shane and I continue to make content and share our story with the hopes of showing as many people as we can that disabled people are worthy partners."
Hannah's comments prompted a huge response from supporters congratulating them on their marriage.
One follower said: "You two are the definition of love and if these people don’t see that than they don’t know what love is."
Another wrote: "I don’t know what possesses people to spew such hate. Congratulations on getting married, I’m so happy for you both."
Last year Shane wrote an article for Today in which he said many people often think Hannah is his carer as opposed to his fiancée.
He wrote: "Hannah and I were once checking out at a liquor store when the cashier said to Hannah: ‘Does this big guy want a lollipop?’
Shane said he and Hannah had a “satisfying intimate life” and their relationship was “not special”.


thedailymirror--2020-09-15--Steve Bing's daughter Kira must prove she's his biological child for inheritance

Kira Kerkorian has to prove that she is Steve Bing 's biological child if she wants to take over the late multi-millionaire 's estate , according to court papers .
Bing disinherited his children in 2001 , including his son Damian Hurley , who he had with English actress Elizabeth Hurley .
DailyMail.com has reported that Kira now has to prove her entitlement to her late father 's fortune , after he jumped to his death from his 27th floor apartment in Los Angeles in June .
Bing , a Hollywood movie investor , inherited $ 600 million from his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensationally revealed to be the father of Kira in a legal dispute between tennis pro Lisa Bonder and her ex-husband , billionaire Kirk Kerkorian .
Kirk was led to believe Kira was his daughter but a DNA sample from dental floss confirmed Bing was the father , so he claimed .
Kira is now seeking to be the administrator of her late father 's estate , which is now valued at just $ 337,000 but this does not include his properties , which could bring the value up to $ 500 million .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clinton Foundation , Bing 's trust beneficiary , as well as providing proof to court that she is his biological daughter .
She says that she wants to take charge of the estate to fight a $ 7 million lawsuit against her father brought by entrepreneur Matthew Khoury 's company KRE Wellness .
This is to do with an agreement made in 2015 and Khoury 's claim that Bing failed to pay `` qualifying receipts '' .
Last year , Bing 's father Peter Bing had tried to block Kira and Damian from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed that the pair should be excluded because they were love children .
Despite excluding them from his own fortune , Bing successfully fought a legal battle with his father on behalf of his children .
Kira and Damian remain beneficiaries of that trust following Bing 's actions .
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Kira Kerkorian was disinherited from the estate of her father Steve Bing, along with his son Damian Hurley, and she is making a claim to take over the multi-millionaire's fortune
Kira Kerkorian has to prove that she is Steve Bing's biological child if she wants to take over the late multi-millionaire's estate, according to court papers.
Bing disinherited his children in 2001, including his son Damian Hurley, who he had with English actress Elizabeth Hurley.
DailyMail.com has reported that Kira now has to prove her entitlement to her late father's fortune, after he jumped to his death from his 27th floor apartment in Los Angeles in June.
Bing, a Hollywood movie investor, inherited $600 million from his grandfather when he turned 18 and was sensationally revealed to be the father of Kira in a legal dispute between tennis pro Lisa Bonder and her ex-husband, billionaire Kirk Kerkorian.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Kirk was led to believe Kira was his daughter but a DNA sample from dental floss confirmed Bing was the father, so he claimed.
Kira is now seeking to be the administrator of her late father's estate, which is now valued at just $337,000 but this does not include his properties, which could bring the value up to $500 million.
She now must be nominated by The Clinton Foundation, Bing's trust beneficiary, as well as providing proof to court that she is his biological daughter.
She says that she wants to take charge of the estate to fight a $7 million lawsuit against her father brought by entrepreneur Matthew Khoury's company KRE Wellness.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
This is to do with an agreement made in 2015 and Khoury's claim that Bing failed to pay "qualifying receipts".
Last year, Bing's father Peter Bing had tried to block Kira and Damian from being beneficiaries of his trust.
He claimed that the pair should be excluded because they were love children.
Despite excluding them from his own fortune, Bing successfully fought a legal battle with his father on behalf of his children.
Kira and Damian remain beneficiaries of that trust following Bing's actions.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-15--Barcelona 'put 12 players up for sale' to raise funds following Messi decision

Barcelona have put 12 players up for sale - including Luis Suarez , Martin Braithwaite and Samuel Umtiti .
New boss Ronald Koeman is expected to complete a mass clearout at the Nou Camp in a transformative year for the club .
It comes in light of Lionel Messi 's decision to stay in Catalonia for at least another season .
However , Barca are fully aware that there must be some surgery of the current squad .
Last season saw how badly exposed many first-team players were after an 8-2 demolition from Bayern Munich in the Champions League .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Koeman is not prepared to go the same way .
As a result , he is looking to axe up to 12 players in the remaining weeks of the transfer window and bring in his own personnel .
According to Mundo Deportivo , Barcelona also need to free up their extortionate wage bill - though Messi takes up a huge chunk of that .
But with the 33-year-old now staying , other cuts now must be made .
Suarez is the most high-profile of potential departures and a move to Juventus was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bid from Atletico Madrid to scupper the transfer .
It is believed the Uruguay international is keen on staying in Spain , where he is settled with his family .
Also included on the exit list are Braithwaite , Umtiti , Jean-Clair Todibo , Nelson Semedo , Arturo Vidal and Rafinha .
Todibo has attracted attention from Premier League clubs Everton and Leicester while Leeds United are a surprise side eyeing Rafinha .
Inter Milan are on the verge of signing Vidal , with Antonio Conte a massive fan of the Chilean having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deportivo also further report that Umtiti was keen on staying at the Nou Camp .
However , Koeman told the defender that his future does not lie at Barcelona and former club Lyon could snap him up .
Manchester United and Arsenal have previously been linked with the France international but it remains to be seen whether or not they revive their interest .
Two left-backs are also looking set to leave in the shape of Junior Firpo and Miranda , while fringe players Monchu , Moussa Wague and Busquets could go - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Lionel Messi handed in a transfer request at Barcelona over the summer but an impending court case convinced him to perform a U-turn and Los Cules have more problems
Barcelona have put 12 players up for sale - including Luis Suarez, Martin Braithwaite and Samuel Umtiti.
New boss Ronald Koeman is expected to complete a mass clearout at the Nou Camp in a transformative year for the club.
It comes in light of Lionel Messi's decision to stay in Catalonia for at least another season.
However, Barca are fully aware that there must be some surgery of the current squad.
Last season saw how badly exposed many first-team players were after an 8-2 demolition from Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
It saw Quique Setien lose his job and Koeman is not prepared to go the same way.
Image: UEFA via Getty Images) UEFA via Getty Images)
As a result, he is looking to axe up to 12 players in the remaining weeks of the transfer window and bring in his own personnel.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona also need to free up their extortionate wage bill - though Messi takes up a huge chunk of that.
But with the 33-year-old now staying, other cuts now must be made.
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Suarez is the most high-profile of potential departures and a move to Juventus was in the pipeline only for a late bid from Atletico Madrid to scupper the transfer.
It is believed the Uruguay international is keen on staying in Spain, where he is settled with his family.
Also included on the exit list are Braithwaite, Umtiti, Jean-Clair Todibo, Nelson Semedo, Arturo Vidal and Rafinha.
Image: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images) GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
Todibo has attracted attention from Premier League clubs Everton and Leicester while Leeds United are a surprise side eyeing Rafinha.
Inter Milan are on the verge of signing Vidal, with Antonio Conte a massive fan of the Chilean having worked with him at Juventus.
Mundo Deportivo also further report that Umtiti was keen on staying at the Nou Camp.
However, Koeman told the defender that his future does not lie at Barcelona and former club Lyon could snap him up.
Manchester United and Arsenal have previously been linked with the France international but it remains to be seen whether or not they revive their interest.
Two left-backs are also looking set to leave in the shape of Junior Firpo and Miranda, while fringe players Monchu, Moussa Wague and Busquets could go - with Watford interested in the latter.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-15--England's 17 areas where coronavirus cases are dropping amid second wave fears

Coronavirus cases are climbing or showing no improvement in all but 17 areas of England , a month after infections were falling across the board , official figures show .
Public Health England statistics reveal 132 out of 149 areas of the country are worryingly failing to get a grip on Covid-19 amid fears of a second wave .
Among the worst are Sunderland , which has seen its weekly infection rate soar by seven to 59.8 , and England 's current virus hotspot Bolton - where the rate doubled .
The Government 's 'rule of six ' law imposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first major countrywide clampdown since lockdown on March 23 .
Following the latest surges , PHE has 49 areas on its watchlist of places officials are concerned about outbreaks - significantly longer than in previous weeks .
Areas where the infection rate has fallen since the start of last month were : Buckinghamshire 's rate fell by 10 per cent last week , while Rutland 's plummeted by 83 per cent - though there 's no clear trend in areas where infections are dropping .
It comes as the average number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubled to 3,000 in 10 days , with young people warned the virus is surging among their age group .
The likelihood that Britain is experiencing a second wave is made stronger when the latest figures are compared to those released at the end of August which showed 79 areas had seen a dip .
However , the majority of areas do only show low levels of the virus with over half having less than 20 cases per 100,000 people - the threshold for No10 considering quarantine on international travellers .
And 29 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below 10 percent .
Rather , it seems any outbreak is largely down to major increases in the likes of Greater Manchester , Lancashire , Birmingham and Leicester .
These places are either in some form of local lockdown or are being supported by Government in some other capacity .
Critics have argued Downing Street was too quick to impose extra countrywide restrictions , with only a select few areas seeing major rises in cases .
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse , meanwhile , has suggested that people should ring the non-emergency 101 number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of six ' law is being breached .
Any social gathering of more than six people in England is against the law , with people facing fines of up to £3,200 if they do not abide by the new measure , which applies to both indoor and outdoor settings .
Mr Malthouse said if people saw `` that kind of thing '' they should consider calling the police .
And health leaders have urged the Government to be more `` honest '' over problems with coronavirus testing as a senior doctor said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed now .
It comes amid signs of strain on testing capabilities causing large queues , people reporting they have been unable to get tests and others being offered tests hundreds of miles from their homes .
The problems are also contributing to staff absences with some health workers having to self-isolate because they or members of their household are unable to get tests , an organisation representing trust leaders said .
NHS Providers added that trusts are `` working in the dark '' because they are not being told why the shortages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to last .
Chief executive Chris Hopson urged the Government `` to be honest and open '' about what was going on .

Public Health England's watchlist has grown to a whopping 49 as cases are increasing in 132 areas of the country with little clear pattern in those that are falling
Coronavirus cases are climbing or showing no improvement in all but 17 areas of England, a month after infections were falling across the board, official figures show.
Public Health England statistics reveal 132 out of 149 areas of the country are worryingly failing to get a grip on Covid-19 amid fears of a second wave.
Among the worst are Sunderland, which has seen its weekly infection rate soar by seven to 59.8, and England's current virus hotspot Bolton - where the rate doubled.
The Government's 'rule of six' law imposed tighter restrictions on social gatherings on Monday in the first major countrywide clampdown since lockdown on March 23.
Following the latest surges, PHE has 49 areas on its watchlist of places officials are concerned about outbreaks - significantly longer than in previous weeks.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Areas where the infection rate has fallen since the start of last month were:
Bedford
Bexley
Buckinghamshire
Cambridgeshire
Camden
Gloucestershire
Greenwich
Norfolk
Oldham
Plymouth
Redcar and Cleveland
Rutland
Southampton
Southend-on-Sea
Swindon
Trafford
Wandsworth
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Buckinghamshire's rate fell by 10 per cent last week, while Rutland's plummeted by 83 per cent - though there's no clear trend in areas where infections are dropping.
It comes as the average number of people testing positive each day has doubled to 3,000 in 10 days, with young people warned the virus is surging among their age group.
The likelihood that Britain is experiencing a second wave is made stronger when the latest figures are compared to those released at the end of August which showed 79 areas had seen a dip.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
However, the majority of areas do only show low levels of the virus with over half having less than 20 cases per 100,000 people - the threshold for No10 considering quarantine on international travellers.
And 29 - or one fifth - have rates below 10 percent.
Rather, it seems any outbreak is largely down to major increases in the likes of Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Birmingham and Leicester.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
These places are either in some form of local lockdown or are being supported by Government in some other capacity.
Critics have argued Downing Street was too quick to impose extra countrywide restrictions, with only a select few areas seeing major rises in cases.
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse, meanwhile, has suggested that people should ring the non-emergency 101 number if they have concerns that the 'rules of six' law is being breached.
Any social gathering of more than six people in England is against the law, with people facing fines of up to £3,200 if they do not abide by the new measure, which applies to both indoor and outdoor settings.
Image: Phil Taylor / SWNS) Phil Taylor / SWNS)
Mr Malthouse said if people saw "that kind of thing" they should consider calling the police.
And health leaders have urged the Government to be more "honest" over problems with coronavirus testing as a senior doctor said a "fit for purpose" system is needed now.
It comes amid signs of strain on testing capabilities causing large queues, people reporting they have been unable to get tests and others being offered tests hundreds of miles from their homes.
The problems are also contributing to staff absences with some health workers having to self-isolate because they or members of their household are unable to get tests, an organisation representing trust leaders said.
NHS Providers added that trusts are "working in the dark" because they are not being told why the shortages are occurring or how long they are likely to last.
Chief executive Chris Hopson urged the Government "to be honest and open" about what was going on.


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--West Ham owners 'reject £350m takeover bid' from mystery US consortium

West Ham are braced for a takeover tussle after their owners rejected a £350m bid from a mystery US consortium .
David Sullivan and David Gold were approached last month , according to The Sun .
An American company have ramped up their efforts to wrestle control from the two businessmen .
The bid was rejected outright by Sullivan , but that has not put an end to the mystery consortium 's interest in the Hammers .
They are not prepared to give up so easily and are vying for complete control of the Premier League club and will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer of £350m was made because of the going-rate for Newcastle , who were nearly sold to a Saudi Arabian firm for £300m .
An extra £50m was added on top of the bid because of the fact the Hammers are in London , The Sun further report .
That is despite the fact that they do not own the stadium they play in .
The approach first came in early August , shortly after West Ham confirmed their status as a Premier League club for the 2020/21 season .
Sullivan and Gold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not up for sale but they are willing to do a deal for a minority share .
But that will not do for this US firm , who want a 51 per cent stake at the very least .
The current coronavirus crisis has led the club to seriously consider opening themselves up to investors .
A potential snag for possible buyers is the fact that Sullivan and Gold will be hit with financial penalties if they sell up within the next three years .
The two former Birmingham City chiefs took control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium in 2016 .
They did so promising a new beginning for the Irons but it has been a tough few years , scraping survival in the top tier .
Fans have often protested about the ownership at West Ham , even leading to pitch invaders who temporarily stole the corner flag .

West Ham's owners David Gold and David Sullivan have incurred the wrath of the fans in recent months but they appear determined to keep control of the club ahead of the new season
West Ham are braced for a takeover tussle after their owners rejected a £350m bid from a mystery US consortium.
David Sullivan and David Gold were approached last month, according to The Sun.
An American company have ramped up their efforts to wrestle control from the two businessmen.
The bid was rejected outright by Sullivan, but that has not put an end to the mystery consortium's interest in the Hammers.
They are not prepared to give up so easily and are vying for complete control of the Premier League club and will not be satisfied with a part-share.
An offer of £350m was made because of the going-rate for Newcastle, who were nearly sold to a Saudi Arabian firm for £300m.
Image: Getty) Getty)
An extra £50m was added on top of the bid because of the fact the Hammers are in London, The Sun further report.
That is despite the fact that they do not own the stadium they play in.
The approach first came in early August, shortly after West Ham confirmed their status as a Premier League club for the 2020/21 season.
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Sullivan and Gold have always maintained that the club is not up for sale but they are willing to do a deal for a minority share.
But that will not do for this US firm, who want a 51 per cent stake at the very least.
The current coronavirus crisis has led the club to seriously consider opening themselves up to investors.
A potential snag for possible buyers is the fact that Sullivan and Gold will be hit with financial penalties if they sell up within the next three years.
Image: PA) PA)
The two former Birmingham City chiefs took control of West Ham in 2010 and moved the club from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium in 2016.
They did so promising a new beginning for the Irons but it has been a tough few years, scraping survival in the top tier.
Fans have often protested about the ownership at West Ham, even leading to pitch invaders who temporarily stole the corner flag.


thedailymirror--2020-09-14--Couple left heartbroken after pet dog is swept to death over waterfall

The body of a pet dog has been found after it was swept over a waterfall while out on a walk .
A mass search was launched in Fort William , in the Scottish Highlands , after Angus , the English Springer Spaniel , was washed down river in August .
But owner Andrew Curran , 31 , and his partner Jordan Reynaud , 26 , were left heartbroken after their worst fears were confirmed on Monday .
A volunteer group of friends , tourists and locals had all joined the effort to find Angus before he was found in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Record .
The group had already scoured the area where the dog was eventually found , leading them to believe his body may have been stuck and recently forced free .
Andrew , a former gamekeeper , said : `` We are heartbroken .
`` It is with the saddest and heaviest of hearts that I have to give the sad news that Angus has been found .
`` He was spotted today at approximately 1400hrs by a kind man at a section of the river that had been checked many times before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he may have been stuck somewhere and forced free today . ''
The couple , from Stirling , had been visiting Jordan 's parents for his 26th birthday and decided to bring Angus with them for the trip .
One-year-old pup Angus had been on a walk with Jordan 's dad around the Lower Falls below Steall Waterfall .
The dog had been playing in the water when the current dragged him downstream and over the waterfall .
Andrew added : `` I want to give the utmost thanks to every single kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , support , donations and help in the search for Angus .
`` I would particularly like to mention Helen , Davie , Penny , Kenny , Colin , the Lochaber athletics club , Glen Nevis Estate staff , John Muir Rangers , Drone SAR for lost Dogs , the Scottish springer spaniels group , Nevis radio , cyclists , kayakers , dog walkers , tourists , family and friends .
`` The donations have been phenomenal to which Jordan and I have decided that we will donate them to Drone SAR for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We are overwhelmed by the support and love we have been shown . ''

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One-year-old English Springer Spaniel, Angus, was tragically washed down river on a walk in Fort William, Scotland, with a mass search effort launched before the tragic discovery
Couple left heartbroken after pet dog is swept to death over waterfall
The body of a pet dog has been found after it was swept over a waterfall while out on a walk.
A mass search was launched in Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands, after Angus, the English Springer Spaniel, was washed down river in August.
But owner Andrew Curran, 31, and his partner Jordan Reynaud, 26, were left heartbroken after their worst fears were confirmed on Monday.
A volunteer group of friends, tourists and locals had all joined the effort to find Angus before he was found in a nearby river, reports the Daily Record.
The group had already scoured the area where the dog was eventually found, leading them to believe his body may have been stuck and recently forced free.
Image: dailyrecord WS) dailyrecord WS)
Andrew, a former gamekeeper, said: "We are heartbroken.
"It is with the saddest and heaviest of hearts that I have to give the sad news that Angus has been found.
"He was spotted today at approximately 1400hrs by a kind man at a section of the river that had been checked many times before but with the current levels of water he may have been stuck somewhere and forced free today."
Image: dailyrecord WS) dailyrecord WS)
The couple, from Stirling, had been visiting Jordan's parents for his 26th birthday and decided to bring Angus with them for the trip.
One-year-old pup Angus had been on a walk with Jordan's dad around the Lower Falls below Steall Waterfall.
The dog had been playing in the water when the current dragged him downstream and over the waterfall.
Andrew added: "I want to give the utmost thanks to every single kind hearted soul who has given their time, support, donations and help in the search for Angus.
"I would particularly like to mention Helen, Davie, Penny, Kenny, Colin, the Lochaber athletics club, Glen Nevis Estate staff, John Muir Rangers, Drone SAR for lost Dogs, the Scottish springer spaniels group, Nevis radio, cyclists, kayakers, dog walkers, tourists, family and friends.
"The donations have been phenomenal to which Jordan and I have decided that we will donate them to Drone SAR for lost Dogs and the Lochaber Mountain Rescue.
"We are overwhelmed by the support and love we have been shown."