thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Inside JK Rowling's £2.2million mansion where she penned four Harry Potter books

JK Rowling famously wrote her first Harry Potter books on an old typewriter in an Edinburgh cafe while she was a struggling single mum .
But the success of Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone was so phenomenal it was n't long before she became the ultimate rags to riches tale .
Despite being rejected by 12 publishing house before she finally secured a deal , JK Rowling 's debut novel has now sold a massive 120million copies .
She is now a regular figure on Britain 's most rich lists , even though she has given tens of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from struggling to make ends meet , the best-selling author was able to buy her own stunning £2.25million mansion , where she would pen several of the books in the magical series .
JK Rowling lived in the incredible period property with her husband , Dr Neil Murray , and three children in one of Edinburgh 's swankiest neighbourhoods .
There was even a writing room in the property 's stunning garden - sure to have been an inspiration while she completed the Harry Potter series .
When the home was put on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just six weeks and was viewed more than 16,000 times on the estate agent 's website .
The two-storey , detached town house is built across two floors with an office building in the garden , where JK could have worked .
While it had been remodelled the estate agent , Rettie , insisted it had been done to `` complement retained Victorian period features '' .
The garden is described as `` discreet landscaped and walled garden '' , which also has a sunny summer house - perfect for whiling away glorious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a double garage and several outbuildings .
James Whitson , a director of Rettie , said : `` This was an iconic house in Edinburgh and it was a privilege to be entrusted with its sale .
`` The fact we secured a buyer so quickly demonstrates that even in the most challenging of economic environments , we are well-placed to service the needs of our clients at the higher end of the market .
`` Further to this it also illustrates there is a shortage of quality supply in Edinburgh and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a prime location , it will attract significant interest and in most cases , a buyer . ''
The 54-year-old rakes in massive amounts from not only her series of Harry Potter books , which has spawned a hugely succesful film franchise , theme parks , toys , games and many other merchandise .
She is also the brains behind another super successful series of films , the Fantastic Beasts movies , and has a sell-out West End play , The Cursed Child .
As well as the many wizarding world spin-offs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the country 's most popular crime authors .
Writing as Robert Galbraith , she had published four novels in the Cormoran Strike series , with plans for a fifth in the pipeline .
Her worth has now been estimated as a gigantic £795million , up £45million in the last 12 months , according to the Sunday Times Rich List .
During the coronavirus crisis , JK Rowling donated a massive £1million to homeless charity Crisis and Refuge , which helps people dealing with domestic abuse .
She announced the huge gift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the anniversary fictional Battle of Hogwarts .
Way back in 2000 , the author , who has sold more than 500million books worldwide , launched the first of her charitable foundations .
The Volant Charitable Trust uses its annual budget of £5.1million to combat poverty and social inequality as well as giving cash to help youngsters from single parent homes and also pays for research into multiple sclerosis .
JK Rowling 's mother had the disease and passed away aged just 45 .
The Harry Potter creator is also the president of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parent families .
In 2005 , JK Rowling , along with politician Emma Nicholson , founded the charitable group , Lumos , which works to promoted the end of the institutionalism of children around the world .
So far it has helped more than 17,000 children and young people .
In 2013 , kindhearted JK donated all of the earnings from The Tales of Beedle the Bard to the charity - a massive £19million Multiple sclerosis is another cause extremely close to the writer 's heart following her mother 's heartbreakingly early death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was one of the biggest donors to the new Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Edinburgh University in 2006 and has since given the facility , which has been renamed the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic , a further £25million .

Jk Rowling is the ultimate rags to riches tale after writing the first Harry Potter book while she was a struggling single mum - but things were soon looking up for the author
JK Rowling famously wrote her first Harry Potter books on an old typewriter in an Edinburgh cafe while she was a struggling single mum.
But the success of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was so phenomenal it wasn't long before she became the ultimate rags to riches tale.
Despite being rejected by 12 publishing house before she finally secured a deal, JK Rowling's debut novel has now sold a massive 120million copies.
She is now a regular figure on Britain's most rich lists, even though she has given tens of millions of pounds to charity.
And from struggling to make ends meet, the best-selling author was able to buy her own stunning £2.25million mansion, where she would pen several of the books in the magical series.
JK Rowling lived in the incredible period property with her husband, Dr Neil Murray, and three children in one of Edinburgh's swankiest neighbourhoods.
There was even a writing room in the property's stunning garden - sure to have been an inspiration while she completed the Harry Potter series.
When the home was put on the market in 2009 it sold it just six weeks and was viewed more than 16,000 times on the estate agent's website.
The two-storey, detached town house is built across two floors with an office building in the garden, where JK could have worked.
While it had been remodelled the estate agent, Rettie, insisted it had been done to "complement retained Victorian period features".
The garden is described as "discreet landscaped and walled garden", which also has a sunny summer house - perfect for whiling away glorious evenings in warm weather.
There's a double garage and several outbuildings.
James Whitson, a director of Rettie, said: "This was an iconic house in Edinburgh and it was a privilege to be entrusted with its sale.
"The fact we secured a buyer so quickly demonstrates that even in the most challenging of economic environments, we are well-placed to service the needs of our clients at the higher end of the market.
"Further to this it also illustrates there is a shortage of quality supply in Edinburgh and that when any property is correctly priced, in a prime location, it will attract significant interest and in most cases, a buyer."
The 54-year-old rakes in massive amounts from not only her series of Harry Potter books, which has spawned a hugely succesful film franchise, theme parks, toys, games and many other merchandise.
She is also the brains behind another super successful series of films, the Fantastic Beasts movies, and has a sell-out West End play, The Cursed Child.
As well as the many wizarding world spin-offs, JK Rowling has proved herself as one of the country's most popular crime authors.
Writing as Robert Galbraith, she had published four novels in the Cormoran Strike series, with plans for a fifth in the pipeline.
Her worth has now been estimated as a gigantic £795million, up £45million in the last 12 months, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
During the coronavirus crisis, JK Rowling donated a massive £1million to homeless charity Crisis and Refuge, which helps people dealing with domestic abuse.
She announced the huge gift on May 2, the same day as the anniversary fictional Battle of Hogwarts.
Way back in 2000, the author, who has sold more than 500million books worldwide, launched the first of her charitable foundations.
The Volant Charitable Trust uses its annual budget of £5.1million to combat poverty and social inequality as well as giving cash to help youngsters from single parent homes and also pays for research into multiple sclerosis.
JK Rowling's mother had the disease and passed away aged just 45.
The Harry Potter creator is also the president of Gingerbread, a chairy that helps one parent families.
In 2005, JK Rowling, along with politician Emma Nicholson, founded the charitable group, Lumos, which works to promoted the end of the institutionalism of children around the world.
So far it has helped more than 17,000 children and young people.
In 2013, kindhearted JK donated all of the earnings from The Tales of Beedle the Bard to the charity - a massive £19million
Multiple sclerosis is another cause extremely close to the writer's heart following her mother's heartbreakingly early death from the condition in 1990.
She was one of the biggest donors to the new Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Edinburgh University in 2006 and has since given the facility, which has been renamed the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, a further £25million.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Steven Gerrard returning to Liverpool as manager 'inevitable'

Steven Gerrard making a return to Liverpool as manager is `` inevitable '' , according to his former teammate Jamie Redknapp .
The Rangers boss has got his management career off to a good start , leading his side to back-to-back second-place finishes in his two seasons in charge .
His move into coaching has unsurprisingly brought with it persistent rumours that he could one day step into the dugout at Anfield .
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has previously stated he hopes Gerrard does replace him when he eventually steps aside , and Redknapp feels it is a matter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and doing well , '' Redknapp said on The Lockdown Tactics podcast .
`` Yes , it ’ s not easy because Celtic are so strong .
But Stevie has got it [ as a manager ] , you can see that .
`` I think after a few years at Rangers , and as long as he doesn ’ t make too many mistakes , it ’ s only a question of time before he manages Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp decides to go . ''
Gerrard started his coaching journey in Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following a brief stint at LA Galaxy at the end of his career .
He has admitted previously it would be his `` dream '' to manage Liverpool , but is fully aware there is still some way for him to go before he can be considered a worthy successor to Klopp .
`` I understand why [ people expect him to succeed Klopp ] because I was captain for so long and a large chunk of the fanbase would like me back at the club , ” Gerrard said in February .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ realise that , first and foremost , you have to be good enough .
The owners need to think you 're the right man .
`` Am I ready for the Liverpool job right now ?
Maybe not . ''
He looks to have sometime to wait anyway , as Klopp is under contract with Liverpool until 2024 .
Whether he remains at Rangers till that time remains to be seen , but his recent grumbles regarding football in Scotland suggest he may ready to move on before then .
Seeing his former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League will no doubt be on his mind , particularly given they started their management careers at the same time .
But Redknapp feels regardless of the pairs ' success , they deserve credit for putting their heads above the parapet .
`` I wasn ’ t sure if Stevie would go into management , '' added Redknapp .
`` It ’ s a bit like Frank .
`` They ’ ve both had great careers [ as players ] , won everything , and I could see them just doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But they haven ’ t , they ’ ve gone in at the sharp end . ''
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Rangers boss Gerrard has made an impressive start to life in the dugout with successive runners-up finishes, and has made no secret of his desire to one day take up the same role at Liverpool
Steven Gerrard making a return to Liverpool as manager is "inevitable", according to his former teammate Jamie Redknapp.
The Rangers boss has got his management career off to a good start, leading his side to back-to-back second-place finishes in his two seasons in charge.
His move into coaching has unsurprisingly brought with it persistent rumours that he could one day step into the dugout at Anfield.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has previously stated he hopes Gerrard does replace him when he eventually steps aside, and Redknapp feels it is a matter of time.
"Stevie is in Scotland and doing well," Redknapp said on The Lockdown Tactics podcast . "Yes, it’s not easy because Celtic are so strong. But Stevie has got it [as a manager], you can see that.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I think after a few years at Rangers, and as long as he doesn’t make too many mistakes, it’s only a question of time before he manages Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp decides to go."
Gerrard started his coaching journey in Liverpool's academy after hanging up his boots following a brief stint at LA Galaxy at the end of his career.
He has admitted previously it would be his "dream" to manage Liverpool, but is fully aware there is still some way for him to go before he can be considered a worthy successor to Klopp.
"I understand why [people expect him to succeed Klopp] because I was captain for so long and a large chunk of the fanbase would like me back at the club,” Gerrard said in February.
"But I'm bright enough to realise that, first and foremost, you have to be good enough. The owners need to think you're the right man.
Image: Liverpool FC) Liverpool FC)
"Am I ready for the Liverpool job right now? Maybe not."
He looks to have sometime to wait anyway, as Klopp is under contract with Liverpool until 2024.
Whether he remains at Rangers till that time remains to be seen, but his recent grumbles regarding football in Scotland suggest he may ready to move on before then.
Seeing his former England teammate Frank Lampard managing Chelsea in the Premier League will no doubt be on his mind, particularly given they started their management careers at the same time.
But Redknapp feels regardless of the pairs' success, they deserve credit for putting their heads above the parapet.
"I wasn’t sure if Stevie would go into management," added Redknapp. "It’s a bit like Frank.
"They’ve both had great careers [as players], won everything, and I could see them just doing punditry, taking the easy option. But they haven’t, they’ve gone in at the sharp end."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-26--James Argent says Joey Barton made him feel worthless after Twitter trolling

James Argent has opened up about the vicious Twitter trolling he received online that drove him to to binge on fast food and cocaine .
The OG TOWIE star , 32 , was hit with a slew of mean jokes about himself from hundreds of people online - one of them being Manchester City star Joey Barton .
Arg told Sun Online : `` I was seriously suffering with body image and self-worth , not feeling good enough and paranoid about how I looked .
“ Joey Barton took the p**s out of Towie and I tweeted him something to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back saying , ‘ Arg , you ’ ve got teeth like a burnt-down fence ’ . ''
He added : “ It is funny looking back at it , but I remember being so conscious and embarrassed that every time I had a picture after that I ’ d smile but close my mouth .
I wouldn ’ t show my teeth .
“ It made me go straight to the dentist to get my veneers done.
” The online trolling led Arg into a dark downward spiral and saw him abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coping mechanism .
The reality star admitted to being a heavy user of cocaine for seven years – and says his personal and professional lives impacted by his addiction .
The drug use led the star to suffer paranoia and “ psychosis ” due to the drug taking .
Arg said he also ignored his concerned family when they turned up at his property after not hearing from him , and blocked out their panicked calls as they tried to get his attention .
He said Gemma Collins was the one to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police arriving to break down the door to check on him .
Medical professionals checked him over and deemed him safe to stay with his parents – however things took a dangerous turn just two months later .
But despite facing those difficult obstacles , Arg now says he wants to turn his life around after becoming addicted to cocaine and suffering life threatening scares .
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The online trolling led Arg into a dark downward spiral and saw him abuse drugs and consume excess food as a coping mechanism
James Argent has opened up about the vicious Twitter trolling he received online that drove him to to binge on fast food and cocaine.
The OG TOWIE star, 32, was hit with a slew of mean jokes about himself from hundreds of people online - one of them being Manchester City star Joey Barton.
Arg told Sun Online : "I was seriously suffering with body image and self-worth, not feeling good enough and paranoid about how I looked.
“Joey Barton took the p**s out of Towie and I tweeted him something to dig him out and he tweeted me back saying, ‘Arg, you’ve got teeth like a burnt-down fence’."
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
He added: “It is funny looking back at it, but I remember being so conscious and embarrassed that every time I had a picture after that I’d smile but close my mouth. I wouldn’t show my teeth.
“It made me go straight to the dentist to get my veneers done.”
Image: Sunderland AFC via Getty Images) Sunderland AFC via Getty Images)
The online trolling led Arg into a dark downward spiral and saw him abuse drugs and consume excess food as a coping mechanism.
The reality star admitted to being a heavy user of cocaine for seven years – and says his personal and professional lives impacted by his addiction.
The drug use led the star to suffer paranoia and “psychosis” due to the drug taking.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Arg said he also ignored his concerned family when they turned up at his property after not hearing from him, and blocked out their panicked calls as they tried to get his attention.
He said Gemma Collins was the one to call an ambulance – with both paramedics and police arriving to break down the door to check on him.
Image: PA) PA)
Medical professionals checked him over and deemed him safe to stay with his parents – however things took a dangerous turn just two months later.
But despite facing those difficult obstacles, Arg now says he wants to turn his life around after becoming addicted to cocaine and suffering life threatening scares.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Ex-Fulham star Pogbrebnyak suffering from double pneumonia in coronavirus battle

Former Fulham and Reading striker Pavel Pogrebnyak is seriously ill in hospital after contracting coronavirus .
Pogrebnyak 's wife , Maria , posted a message on Instagram revealing the 36-year-old was suffering from double pneumonia and she is also suffering from the virus .
She posted : `` The husband is in the hospital , undergoing treatment !
Bilateral pneumonia .
Today is the third day of the disease !
`` My sense of smell has disappeared , I feel absolutely nothing !
Awful feeling ! ''
The Russian centre forward scored 30 goals in 89 starts during his three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including a perfect hat-trick ( left foot , right foot , header ) for Fulham against Wolves .
By scoring five goals in his first three appearances for Fulham , Pogrebnyak became the fastest player in Premier League history to score five times .
He is currently with Russian Premier League side FC Ural Yekaterinburg .
Pogbrebnyak begun his career with Spartak Moscow and also had spells with Zenit St Petersburg and Stuttgart before moving to Fulham in January 2012 .
He left Craven Cottage after just six months , penning a four-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward could n't keep the Royals in the Premier League , however , scoring five top-flight goals as they dropped into the Championship .
He would stay at the Madejski Stadium for another two years before leaving for Dynao Moscow in the summer of 2015 .

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Pavel Pogrebnyak, who featured in England for Reading and Fulham, is seriously ill in hospital after contracting coronavirus and is suffering from bilateral pneumonia
Former Fulham and Reading striker Pavel Pogrebnyak is seriously ill in hospital after contracting coronavirus.
Pogrebnyak's wife, Maria, posted a message on Instagram revealing the 36-year-old was suffering from double pneumonia and she is also suffering from the virus.
She posted: "The husband is in the hospital, undergoing treatment! Bilateral pneumonia. Today is the third day of the disease!
"My sense of smell has disappeared, I feel absolutely nothing! Awful feeling!"
The Russian centre forward scored 30 goals in 89 starts during his three seasons in English football between 2012-15, including a perfect hat-trick (left foot, right foot, header) for Fulham against Wolves.
Image: PA) PA)
By scoring five goals in his first three appearances for Fulham, Pogrebnyak became the fastest player in Premier League history to score five times.
He is currently with Russian Premier League side FC Ural Yekaterinburg.
Pogbrebnyak begun his career with Spartak Moscow and also had spells with Zenit St Petersburg and Stuttgart before moving to Fulham in January 2012.
He left Craven Cottage after just six months, penning a four-year, £65,000-a-week contract with Reading.
Image: Reading Titles) Reading Titles)
The forward couldn't keep the Royals in the Premier League, however, scoring five top-flight goals as they dropped into the Championship.
He would stay at the Madejski Stadium for another two years before leaving for Dynao Moscow in the summer of 2015.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Argos is selling a mini barbecue toy set for kids - just in time for summer

The warm season is finally here and people up and down the country are planning to crack out the barbecue .
And thanks to a fun mini toy set being sold by Argos , small children will be able to join in the fun .
Perfect for all little budding chefs , the Little Tikes Sizzle and Serve Toy BBQ comes complete with different accessories - including sausages and burgers .
The set also includes a pretend tong and spatula , meaning kids can pretend to serve grub just like their mums and dads .
It even comes on wheels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ease .
What 's more ?
Argos has slashed the price of the barbecue to £21.50 - down from £25 .
It was originally shared by the Money Saver OnlineFacebook group , much to the delight of parents .
One happy shopper wrote : `` Alfie can be just like his dad xx . ''
While another said : `` how cute is this !
! ''
Someone else commented : `` zaky would look cute rustling something up on this bbq . ''
We 've had a look and Argos is offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Asda both selling the barbecue toy set for £24.99 .
All standalone Argos stores in the UK have been closed since March due to coronavirus , but shoppers can still order items online and have them delivered for £3.95 .
You can also click and collect to Argos concessions in Sainsbury 's supermarkets .
Argos is currently running a two for £15 deal on toys - including paddling pools and LEGO sets .
The offer is ideal for parents who are looking for a way to keep their kids occupied whilst in @ @

Little ones can join in the BBQ fun this summer, thanks to a fun toy set sold by Argos
Argos is selling a mini barbecue toy set for kids - just in time for summer
The warm season is finally here and people up and down the country are planning to crack out the barbecue.
And thanks to a fun mini toy set being sold by Argos, small children will be able to join in the fun.
Perfect for all little budding chefs, the Little Tikes Sizzle and Serve Toy BBQ comes complete with different accessories - including sausages and burgers.
The set also includes a pretend tong and spatula, meaning kids can pretend to serve grub just like their mums and dads. It even comes on wheels so they can move it around with ease.
What's more? Argos has slashed the price of the barbecue to £21.50 - down from £25.
It was originally shared by the Money Saver Online Facebook group, much to the delight of parents.
One happy shopper wrote: "Alfie can be just like his dad xx."
While another said: "how cute is this!!"
Someone else commented: "zaky would look cute rustling something up on this bbq."
We've had a look and Argos is offering the cheapest price around, with Very and Asda both selling the barbecue toy set for £24.99.
All standalone Argos stores in the UK have been closed since March due to coronavirus, but shoppers can still order items online and have them delivered for £3.95.
You can also click and collect to Argos concessions in Sainsbury's supermarkets.
Argos is currently running a two for £15 deal on toys - including paddling pools and LEGO sets.
The offer is ideal for parents who are looking for a way to keep their kids occupied whilst in isolation.


thedailymirror--2020-05-27--Wilshere says he'd have won the Premier League with Arsenal without key sales

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere believes the Gunners would have won the league at the start of the last decade if they had managed to keep hold of their star players .
Arsene Wenger 's side came close to success on a number of occasions , but were often forced into selling some of their best assets to the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City .
Speaking on the BBC 's 606 Savage Social podcast , Wilshere highlighted the loss of Dutch striker Robin van Persie to United in 2012 as the most painful example .
`` I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had just scored 30 goals the season before .
He was our captain .
`` It felt like we were just about to challenge [ for the title ] again and all of a sudden he left to go to our biggest rivals .
It was difficult to take .
`` I was there when ( Cesc ) Fabregas left , ( Samir ) Nasri left , big players .
If we had kept that team together I think we would have gone on to win the Premier League - and who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left Arsenal at around the same time as Wenger , and admitted he never felt he would be able to break back into the first-team under the Frenchman 's successor Unai Emery .
`` I sat down with my family and my wife , '' Wilshere continued .
`` Arsene had announced he was leaving , and it felt like the right time to move on .
`` I had done it before [ joining Bournemouth on loan ] .
I knew there was life outside of Arsenal .
I just thought it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Times were changing at Arsenal .
`` I spoke with the new manager who said : 'You can stay but you are not in my starting XI . '
`` Arsene knew what I could do and trusted me .
I knew if I got fit , I would play and I did n't get that vibe off Emery .
It was tough . ''

The West Ham midfielder came through the academy with the Gunners and played for the club for ten years before moving across London in 2018
Jack Wilshere says he'd have won the Premier League with Arsenal without key sales
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere believes the Gunners would have won the league at the start of the last decade if they had managed to keep hold of their star players.
Arsene Wenger's side came close to success on a number of occasions, but were often forced into selling some of their best assets to the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City.
Speaking on the BBC's 606 Savage Social podcast, Wilshere highlighted the loss of Dutch striker Robin van Persie to United in 2012 as the most painful example.
"I was devastated," he said. "He had just scored 30 goals the season before. He was our captain.
Image: Action Images) Action Images)
"It felt like we were just about to challenge [for the title] again and all of a sudden he left to go to our biggest rivals. It was difficult to take.
"I was there when (Cesc) Fabregas left, (Samir) Nasri left, big players. If we had kept that team together I think we would have gone on to win the Premier League - and who knows from there?"
Wilshere himself left Arsenal at around the same time as Wenger, and admitted he never felt he would be able to break back into the first-team under the Frenchman's successor Unai Emery.
"I sat down with my family and my wife," Wilshere continued. "Arsene had announced he was leaving, and it felt like the right time to move on.
Image: Arsenal FC/Getty) Arsenal FC/Getty)
"I had done it before [joining Bournemouth on loan]. I knew there was life outside of Arsenal. I just thought it was the right time to move on. Times were changing at Arsenal.
"I spoke with the new manager who said: 'You can stay but you are not in my starting XI.'
"Arsene knew what I could do and trusted me. I knew if I got fit, I would play and I didn't get that vibe off Emery. It was tough."


thedailymirror--2020-05-27--Coronavirus - all you need to know as 'two households can meet in gardens soon'

Brits will finally be allowed to invite friends and family members for gatherings in their gardens next month , after weeks of being apart .
Measures being weighed up by ministers are said to include allowing small groups to meet outdoors as the UK slowly comes out of lockdown .
It could happen as early as next month , according to reports .
If it goes ahead , children could finally be reunited with their grandparents , as long as they do not go indoors together .
However people from no more than two households will be able to meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invite members of a different household a week later .
It comes as the UK 's coronavirus death toll has soared past 37,000 , with 134 new fatalities , although there were none in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than two months .
The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) figures today put UK coronavirus deaths more than 10,000 higher than the Government ’ s official toll .
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Schools will be able to order secondary school pupils to wear masks in communal areas when they return next week.
The about face followed growing criticism of Government guidance, which previously ruled out face masks for pupils in England but comes just days before children go back to school.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-27--Jimmy Fallon apologises for wearing blackface in TV sketch 20 years ago

Jimmy Fallon has apologised for wearing blackface in a Saturday Night Live sketch 20 years ago .
The talk show host faced a furious backlash online after the clip from 200 resurfaced on social media .
In the video , Fallon can be seen doing blackface as he impersonates comedian and actor Chris Rock .
The Tonight Show host , 45 , has since apologised for his actions in a statement on Twitter .
In the message to his followers , Fallon wrote : `` In 2000 , while on SNL , I made a terrible decision to do an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There is no excuse for this . ''
Fallon added : `` I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable . ''
The blackface clip went viral on Twitter this week and it had left Fallon facing a barrage of abuse .
The sketch features Darrell Hammond with Fallon seen impersonating Chris Rock while wearing dark brown makeup and a wig .
In the fallout that followed , the hashtag # JimmyFallonIsOverParty began trending with fans calling out Fallon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One Twitter user wrote : `` I 'm sorry but this is my first time ever seeing this [ and ] this is making my heart hurt . ''
Another tweeted : `` No one is asking y'all to cancel @ JimmyFallon .
However , what we are asking from Jimmy is an acknowledgement to his use of blackface , why did he do it an an apology to black people for donning such a racist , oppressive and downright disgusting overt display of symbolic racism . ''
TV show SNL was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scandalous skit .
One Twitter user pointed out : `` So how are we gon na cancel Jimmy Fallon for doing blackface but not cancel Saturday Night Live for letting him do that . ''
Producers of SNL have not commented about the resurfacing of the decades old sketch .
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Jimmy Fallon has taken to social media to apologise for the Saturday Night Live sketch from 20 years ago in which he impersonated Chris Rock saying there was "no excuse" for it
Jimmy Fallon has apologised for wearing blackface in a Saturday Night Live sketch 20 years ago.
The talk show host faced a furious backlash online after the clip from 200 resurfaced on social media.
In the video, Fallon can be seen doing blackface as he impersonates comedian and actor Chris Rock.
The Tonight Show host, 45, has since apologised for his actions in a statement on Twitter.
In the message to his followers, Fallon wrote: "In 2000, while on SNL, I made a terrible decision to do an impersonation of Chris Rock while in blackface.
"There is no excuse for this."
Fallon added: "I am very sorry for making this unquestionably offensive decision and thank all of you for holding me accountable."
The blackface clip went viral on Twitter this week and it had left Fallon facing a barrage of abuse.
The sketch features Darrell Hammond with Fallon seen impersonating Chris Rock while wearing dark brown makeup and a wig.
In the fallout that followed, the hashtag #JimmyFallonIsOverParty began trending with fans calling out Fallon as racist for his part in the sketch.
One Twitter user wrote: "I'm sorry but this is my first time ever seeing this [and] this is making my heart hurt."
Another tweeted: "No one is asking y'all to cancel @JimmyFallon. However, what we are asking from Jimmy is an acknowledgement to his use of blackface, why did he do it an an apology to black people for donning such a racist, oppressive and downright disgusting overt display of symbolic racism."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
TV show SNL was also called out for its part in the scandalous skit.
One Twitter user pointed out: "So how are we gonna cancel Jimmy Fallon for doing blackface but not cancel Saturday Night Live for letting him do that."
Producers of SNL have not commented about the resurfacing of the decades old sketch.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-27--Minamino's former coach tells Klopp how to get best out of Japanese star

Red Bull Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch believes his former player Takumi Minamino must play in Roberto Firmino 's position if he is to show his best form for Liverpool .
The 25-year-old joined the Reds in January but has had a slow start to life in the Premier League , and is yet to score or create an assist for the team .
Marsch helped develop Minamino into the player he is now during his time in Austria , and speaking on the Blood Red podcast he urged Jurgen Klopp to play the Japanese international in his best position .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at playing the position that ( Mohamed ) Salah and Sadio ( Mane ) play , because they are used in very explosive transition movements , '' Marsch said .
`` I think he could be good in Roberto Firmino ’ s position where against the ball , he is ready to do some pressing , but then with the ball , he comes into almost a 10 position for build-up and gets in the box to score goals .
`` Firmino is so good at it but I think that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` And I think he can play the eight position that they play in the midfield , with the two wide spots where he ’ s ready to press and help pick up balls , but he ’ s also part of the build-up phases . ''
Marsch admitted he was disappointed to lose Minamino , and believes Liverpool got a bargain by paying just £7.25m for the player .
`` The thing that hurt with Taki is that Liverpool got him way , way , way too cheap , '' he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managing the market and managing player contracts .
`` We always have here , with the scouting team and the sports director , they do an amazing job , and we always have the next generation of players here and ready to take the next step . ''

The £7.25m January signing has yet to make much of an impression at Liverpool but his ex-manager still has faith he will come good at Anfield
Takumi Minamino's former coach tells Jurgen Klopp how to get best out of Japanese star
Red Bull Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch believes his former player Takumi Minamino must play in Roberto Firmino's position if he is to show his best form for Liverpool.
The 25-year-old joined the Reds in January but has had a slow start to life in the Premier League, and is yet to score or create an assist for the team.
Marsch helped develop Minamino into the player he is now during his time in Austria, and speaking on the Blood Red podcast he urged Jurgen Klopp to play the Japanese international in his best position.
"He won't be the best at playing the position that (Mohamed) Salah and Sadio (Mane) play, because they are used in very explosive transition movements," Marsch said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I think he could be good in Roberto Firmino’s position where against the ball, he is ready to do some pressing, but then with the ball, he comes into almost a 10 position for build-up and gets in the box to score goals.
"Firmino is so good at it but I think that’s something Taki can do as well.
"And I think he can play the eight position that they play in the midfield, with the two wide spots where he’s ready to press and help pick up balls, but he’s also part of the build-up phases."
Marsch admitted he was disappointed to lose Minamino, and believes Liverpool got a bargain by paying just £7.25m for the player.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"The thing that hurt with Taki is that Liverpool got him way, way, way too cheap," he added. "But this is part of managing the market and managing player contracts.
"We always have here, with the scouting team and the sports director, they do an amazing job, and we always have the next generation of players here and ready to take the next step."


thedailymirror--2020-05-27--Body of little girl, 4, 'attacked by rats as she lay dead in cot for two days'

A child 's face was eaten by rats after she was allegedly left to die in a crib by her father .
Mark James Dunn , 43 , was charged with the murder of his daughter Willow Dunn , 4 - who had Down 's syndrome - at his home in Cannon Hill , Brisbane , on Monday .
Dunn allegedly told police he discovered the child dead on Saturday but no call was made to the emergency services for two days .
The Australian reports local police believe the body was left to rot by her father in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her body being slowly consumed by rodents .
Queensland Ambulance Service had eventually been alerted at around 9am on Monday .
An investigation is underway to determine if Willow starved to death and was denied medication , with police alleging she had scalp burns and bone-deep infected hip sores .
Willow grew up without her biological mother - after she died in childbirth - and lived with Dunn , as well as a stepmother and stepsister in their rented home - though the latter two are not facing charges .
The Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in touch with the family in relation to the tragic child , but has reportedly refused to give any further details .
LNP shadow police minister Dan Purdie told the Courier Mail : `` The big question in such a horrific case of alleged neglect is how a vulnerable young child has slipped through the cracks and how this could have been prevented . ''
Neighbours , some of who have laid tributes outside the home , have reportedly claimed they had never seen Willow , despite the family having lived at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charged under a new definition of murder in Queensland aimed at child-killers , which includes `` reckless indifference to human life '' .
Two ambulances and multiple police cars were seen parked at the home following the discovery , with a crime scene established .
The following day investigators returned to further examine the home and gather forensic swabs , it is reported .
Pictures taken at the scene on Tuesday morning show officials in hazmat suits taking forensic swabs and further examining the family home .
During a hearing at Brisbane Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accused was not present , the case was adjourned until July 20 .

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Mark James Dunn, 43, of Brisbane, Australia, has been charged with the murder of his daughter Willow, who police believe was left to rot in her crib with rodents eating her decomposing body
Body of little girl, 4, was 'attacked by rats as she lay dead in cot for two days'
A child's face was eaten by rats after she was allegedly left to die in a crib by her father.
Mark James Dunn, 43, was charged with the murder of his daughter Willow Dunn, 4 - who had Down's syndrome - at his home in Cannon Hill, Brisbane, on Monday.
Dunn allegedly told police he discovered the child dead on Saturday but no call was made to the emergency services for two days.
The Australian reports local police believe the body was left to rot by her father in her bed in a back bedroom, with her body being slowly consumed by rodents.
Queensland Ambulance Service had eventually been alerted at around 9am on Monday.
An investigation is underway to determine if Willow starved to death and was denied medication, with police alleging she had scalp burns and bone-deep infected hip sores.
Willow grew up without her biological mother - after she died in childbirth - and lived with Dunn, as well as a stepmother and stepsister in their rented home - though the latter two are not facing charges.
The Department of Child Safety has confirmed it had been in touch with the family in relation to the tragic child, but has reportedly refused to give any further details.
LNP shadow police minister Dan Purdie told the Courier Mail : "The big question in such a horrific case of alleged neglect is how a vulnerable young child has slipped through the cracks and how this could have been prevented."
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
Neighbours, some of who have laid tributes outside the home, have reportedly claimed they had never seen Willow, despite the family having lived at the property for a year.
Dunn was charged under a new definition of murder in Queensland aimed at child-killers, which includes "reckless indifference to human life".
Two ambulances and multiple police cars were seen parked at the home following the discovery, with a crime scene established.
The following day investigators returned to further examine the home and gather forensic swabs, it is reported.
Pictures taken at the scene on Tuesday morning show officials in hazmat suits taking forensic swabs and further examining the family home.
During a hearing at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday, at which the accused was not present, the case was adjourned until July 20.


thedailymirror--2020-05-27--Tyson Fury claims he has accepted offer to fight Mike Tyson

Tyson Fury has revealed that he recently received a phone call asking if he would be keen to take on his namesake Mike Tyson in a sensational bout in order to raise money for charity .
Iron Mike , 53 , recently suggested he was ready to return to the ring some 15 years after he retired , and he has enlisted the help of MMA trainer Rafael Cordeiro to get him back in tip top shape .
There have been a number of potential names thrown forward as possible opponents for Tyson , such as his old enemy Evander @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But in an interview with BT Sport Fury - who was given the name Tyson in tribute to the boxing legend - claimed an exhibition match between the two could yet be a possibility .
`` I did get a phone call with a chance to fight Mike Tyson .
I was like ‘ what ?
’ '' Fury said .
`` Yeah , I had a phone call saying ‘ would you like to fight Mike Tyson in an exhibition fight ?
’ I was like ‘ hell yeah !
’ '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything materialises , Fury added that he would be keen to see Tyson go up against Holyfield 22 years after the infamous 'Bite Fight ' .
He added : `` So yeah I think he ’ s [ Mike Tyson ] definitely serious about doing some fights or whatever , but he ’ s fought Holyfield twice so they ’ re both old now , so I think they ’ re a bit long in the teeth .
“ But who am I to say anything , what anybody ’ s capable of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill anybody ’ s dreams .
`` If they 're both fit to fight , medically fit , then let them do what they want to do .
It ’ s their life not mine . ''
Tyson is known to be a huge fan of Fury , and was seen leaping from his seat in joy when the British heavyweight beat Deontay Wilder earlier this year .

MIKE TYSON VOWS TO RETURN WITH SPIRIT OF CHINESE DICTATOR IN NEW VIDEO
MIKE TYSON VOWS TO RETURN WITH SPIRIT OF CHINESE DICTATOR IN NEW VIDEO
Tyson, 53, is set for a stunning comeback in order to raise money for charity and has recently been pictured looking in top shape
Tyson Fury has revealed that he recently received a phone call asking if he would be keen to take on his namesake Mike Tyson in a sensational bout in order to raise money for charity.
Iron Mike, 53, recently suggested he was ready to return to the ring some 15 years after he retired, and he has enlisted the help of MMA trainer Rafael Cordeiro to get him back in tip top shape.
There have been a number of potential names thrown forward as possible opponents for Tyson, such as his old enemy Evander Holyfield and UFC legend Tito Ortiz.
But in an interview with BT Sport Fury - who was given the name Tyson in tribute to the boxing legend - claimed an exhibition match between the two could yet be a possibility.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I did get a phone call with a chance to fight Mike Tyson. I was like ‘what?’" Fury said.
"Yeah, I had a phone call saying ‘would you like to fight Mike Tyson in an exhibition fight?’ I was like ‘hell yeah!’"
While it remains to be seen whether anything materialises, Fury added that he would be keen to see Tyson go up against Holyfield 22 years after the infamous 'Bite Fight'.
He added: "So yeah I think he’s [Mike Tyson] definitely serious about doing some fights or whatever, but he’s fought Holyfield twice so they’re both old now, so I think they’re a bit long in the teeth.
“But who am I to say anything, what anybody’s capable of? I wouldn’t try and kill anybody’s dreams.
"If they're both fit to fight, medically fit, then let them do what they want to do. It’s their life not mine."
Tyson is known to be a huge fan of Fury, and was seen leaping from his seat in joy when the British heavyweight beat Deontay Wilder earlier this year.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Germans out in front again as they lead way in football's fight against Covid-19

A couple of hours before the FA officially put an end to the Women ’ s Super League season , the German football authorities also made an announcement on that subject .
The Deutsche Fussball Bund – Germany ’ s FA – unanimously gave the go-ahead for the Women ’ s Bundesliga to resume and fixtures will be back under way soon .
When it comes to professional sport ’ s response to the pandemic , it is fair to say German football has been leading the way .
And that is why Premier League officials have been poring over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ German counterparts .
And they have taken huge encouragement from the Germans , who last night staged their third round of fixtures since the enforced two-month break .
There has even been a small degree of surprise in some quarters at the quality and intensity of the matches .
Once again , the statistics from last weekend ’ s round of fixtures did not deviate greatly from the season ’ s average .
The figures were similar to pre-lockdown – 28 goals comparing with an average of 29 ahead of the March shutdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each match over the weekend , often used as a barometer of the game ’ s intensity , exceeded the season average – 451 to 440.6 .
Franz Beckenbauer was one of the very few in the stands to see Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2 and seemed mildly surprised at what he called “ really , really good football ” .
But the Premier League will be equally interested in the off-the-field logistics and the medical protocols .
And there are no reports of anything wrong with either .
Richard Masters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has spoken of the encouragement taken from the Bundesliga ’ s restart , but also said there might be a slightly different approach here .
That is likely to affect quarantining .
German squads quarantined away from their families , but it looks likely Premier League squads will stay at home .
However , there is no doubt the Bundesliga are providing a template for the Premier League and other leagues to follow .

Matches played behind closed doors have largely been a success so far and officials from the Premier League can learn a lot from their German counterparts
Germans out in front again as Bundesliga leads way in football's fight against coronavirus
A couple of hours before the FA officially put an end to the Women’s Super League season, the German football authorities also made an announcement on that subject.
The Deutsche Fussball Bund – Germany’s FA – unanimously gave the go-ahead for the Women’s Bundesliga to resume and fixtures will be back under way soon.
When it comes to professional sport’s response to the pandemic, it is fair to say German football has been leading the way.
And that is why Premier League officials have been poring over Bundesliga data and video-calling and emailing their German counterparts.
And they have taken huge encouragement from the Germans, who last night staged their third round of fixtures since the enforced two-month break. There has even been a small degree of surprise in some quarters at the quality and intensity of the matches.
Image: ARNE DEDERT/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) ARNE DEDERT/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Once again, the statistics from last weekend’s round of fixtures did not deviate greatly from the season’s average. The figures were similar to pre-lockdown – 28 goals comparing with an average of 29 ahead of the March shutdown.
And the number of sprints in each match over the weekend, often used as a barometer of the game’s intensity, exceeded the season average – 451 to 440.6.
Franz Beckenbauer was one of the very few in the stands to see Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2 and seemed mildly surprised at what he called “really, really good football”.
But the Premier League will be equally interested in the off-the-field logistics and the medical protocols. And there are no reports of anything wrong with either.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Richard Masters, the Premier League’s chief executive, has spoken of the encouragement taken from the Bundesliga’s restart, but also said there might be a slightly different approach here. That is likely to affect quarantining. German squads quarantined away from their families, but it looks likely Premier League squads will stay at home.
However, there is no doubt the Bundesliga are providing a template for the Premier League and other leagues to follow.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Premier League 'set 2020/21 start date' to put pressure on current campaign

The Premier League is set to tell clubs that the 2020-21 season must start by the weekend of September 12-13 during a shareholders ' meeting on Thursday .
There is growing optimism that the current campaign will be able to be resumed next month , with Phase One of Project Restart having generally been a success thus far .
And if everything goes according to plan the Premier League may be able to be finished by the end of July .
There are still fears , however , that further positive coronavirus tests from players or staff could see another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mail the season would have to be scrapped if it is unable to be completed by mid-September .
While the Premier League remain committed to finishing the 2019-20 campaign in a fair manner , they are also determined that it must not drag on into the latter part of the year and thus further confuse scheduling for next season .
As of yet there is still no agreed consensus on how this season would be concluded if further play is not allowed , with suggestions such as nulling and voiding the campaign or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis all fraught with potential problems .
Clubs remain committed to playing the remaining fixtures if it is possible to do so , and it is hoped that Thursday 's meeting will see fruitful discussions with regards to moving into Project Restart 's Phase Two , to allow training sessions involving up to ten players and staff .
Meanwhile , there are tentative plans from UEFA to stage the Europa League and Champions League finals on August 26 and 29 , although it is not yet clear when play in both competitions will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still involved in the Champions League , with Manchester United and Wolves left in the Europa League .

There is optimism that top-flight football will return next month but it appears the 2019/20 season will face a race to be completed by a certain date
The Premier League is set to tell clubs that the 2020-21 season must start by the weekend of September 12-13 during a shareholders' meeting on Thursday.
There is growing optimism that the current campaign will be able to be resumed next month, with Phase One of Project Restart having generally been a success thus far.
And if everything goes according to plan the Premier League may be able to be finished by the end of July.
There are still fears, however, that further positive coronavirus tests from players or staff could see another delay.
And according to the Daily Mail the season would have to be scrapped if it is unable to be completed by mid-September.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
While the Premier League remain committed to finishing the 2019-20 campaign in a fair manner, they are also determined that it must not drag on into the latter part of the year and thus further confuse scheduling for next season.
As of yet there is still no agreed consensus on how this season would be concluded if further play is not allowed, with suggestions such as nulling and voiding the campaign or deciding place on a points per game basis all fraught with potential problems.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Clubs remain committed to playing the remaining fixtures if it is possible to do so, and it is hoped that Thursday's meeting will see fruitful discussions with regards to moving into Project Restart's Phase Two, to allow training sessions involving up to ten players and staff.
Meanwhile, there are tentative plans from UEFA to stage the Europa League and Champions League finals on August 26 and 29, although it is not yet clear when play in both competitions will resume again.
Manchester City and Chelsea are still involved in the Champions League, with Manchester United and Wolves left in the Europa League.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Brad Pitt 'romantically linked to Aussie TV host who denies dating Tom Cruise'

Brad Pitt has been 'romantically linked ' to an Australian TV reporter who was very flirty with him on the red carpet .
Renee Bargh has been dubbed 'the most desirable woman in Hollywood ' after denying last week that she 'secretly dated ' Tom Cruise .
Actor Brad , 56 , was interviewed by the 33-year-old Extra reporter before the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the pair got on like a house on fire , with Brad exclaiming that that they had `` amazing chemistry . ''
It has been reported by New Idea that they are now looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said that Channel Nine reporter Rennee is `` Brad 's type . ''
After their red carpet exchange in January , Brad gave her a cheeky wink and it has been alleged that they may be exploring the viability of taking the relationship further .
A source told the publication : `` Renee is very much Brad 's type .
He can tell she 's got what it takes to go all the way in Hollywood and beyond . ''
It was reported that Brad has been `` dropping hints '' that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a date when she is next in Los Angeles .
The source added : `` Brad never usually opens up on the red carpet like he did to Renee , so the fact he stayed so long talking to her is proof how impressed he was . ''
The pair are thought to have mutual friends and have `` run into each other a few times '' since the SAG Awards .
Friends of Renee have said that she has been finding it difficult to compose herself since the moment that Brad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how they interacted together on the red carpet for the premiere of Ad Astra .
Back in September , the pair showed flirtatious behaviour in front of the cameras as Renee interviewed Brad before the film showing .
Renee shared a snap of her with Brad on Instagram , with the caption : `` The 'point ' of this picture is to show the apparent chemistry Brad and I have . ''
She laughed off romance rumours at the time but just stated that she `` did n't start '' them and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the host of The Voice Australia , has also been linked with Tom Cruise , after they `` hit it off '' at a Paris film premiere in July 2018 .
She dismissed the speculation as `` ridiculous '' during an appearance on The Kyle and Jackie O Show , saying : `` We just had a couple of great interviews on a red carpet , I think in Paris , and then someone just wrote that article ... it came out of nowhere . ''
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Brad Pitt has been linked to red carpet reporter Renee Bargh who flirted with the Hollywood actor at the SAG Awards but denied she has dated Mission: Impossible star
Brad Pitt has been 'romantically linked' to an Australian TV reporter who was very flirty with him on the red carpet.
Renee Bargh has been dubbed 'the most desirable woman in Hollywood' after denying last week that she 'secretly dated' Tom Cruise.
Actor Brad, 56, was interviewed by the 33-year-old Extra reporter before the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the pair got on like a house on fire, with Brad exclaiming that that they had "amazing chemistry."
It has been reported by New Idea that they are now looking to build on that and an insider has said that Channel Nine reporter Rennee is "Brad's type."
Image: extratv/Instagram) extratv/Instagram)
After their red carpet exchange in January, Brad gave her a cheeky wink and it has been alleged that they may be exploring the viability of taking the relationship further.
A source told the publication: "Renee is very much Brad's type. He can tell she's got what it takes to go all the way in Hollywood and beyond."
It was reported that Brad has been "dropping hints" that he would like to take Renee out on a date when she is next in Los Angeles.
The source added: "Brad never usually opens up on the red carpet like he did to Renee, so the fact he stayed so long talking to her is proof how impressed he was."
The pair are thought to have mutual friends and have "run into each other a few times" since the SAG Awards.
Friends of Renee have said that she has been finding it difficult to compose herself since the moment that Brad winked at her and fans had highlighted how they interacted together on the red carpet for the premiere of Ad Astra.
Image: extratv/Instagram) extratv/Instagram)
Back in September, the pair showed flirtatious behaviour in front of the cameras as Renee interviewed Brad before the film showing.
Renee shared a snap of her with Brad on Instagram, with the caption: "The 'point' of this picture is to show the apparent chemistry Brad and I have."
She laughed off romance rumours at the time but just stated that she "didn't start" them and hasn't elaborated since.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Renee, who is the host of The Voice Australia, has also been linked with Tom Cruise, after they "hit it off" at a Paris film premiere in July 2018.
She dismissed the speculation as "ridiculous" during an appearance on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, saying: "We just had a couple of great interviews on a red carpet, I think in Paris, and then someone just wrote that article... it came out of nowhere."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Celebs including Geri Horner and Gary Linker will become teachers in new show

Kids can get a PE lesson from England striker Marcus Rashford , learn Spanish with Gary Lineker or improve their creative writing with Geri Horner in a new BBC series .
Locked-down stars will teach kids in Celebrity Supply Teacher , a 20-part series loosely based on the primary curriculum .
Each celeb brings a passion for their subject with astronaut Tim Peake discussing the science of space rockets , actor Matthew Morrison talking about musical theatre and singer Kelis sharing her cookery tips .
Match of the Day host Lineker said : “ Learning Spanish when I moved to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s helped me ever since.
” Former Spice Girl and author Geri Horner said : “ Sharing the power of words on CBBC was a lot of fun.
” Manchester United star Marcus shows viewers how to warm up to play sport while Emmerdale stars Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry share their love of gardening .
Chef Heston Blumenthal explains the difference between taste and flavour , and makes a strawberry sundae .
The new show comes after parents around the UK suddenly found themselves having to homeschool their kids during the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their doors due to the pandemic when the UK went into lockdown and a number of celebs lended a helping hand by turning into teachers .
The Body Coach Joe Wicks has been getting kids moving with his home PE lessons with 30-minute classes .
Countdown legend and all round maths whizz Carol Voderman also has launched daily classes for schoolchildren .
Carol made her online maths school , The Maths Factor , free for children aged four to 12 until schools reopen .
Former Hear'Say star Myleene Klass has also been helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next generation .
The talented singer and pianist has launched her very own Myleene 's Music Klass YouTube channel .
With the help of her daughters Hero and Ava , the star has been teaching tthe nation 's children about music with daily videos , including lessons in reading music and learning how to play your name .
*Celebrity Supply Teacher begins on June 8 on CBBC and the BBC iPlayer .

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A number of stars are going to turn teachers in new BBC series Celebrity Supply Teacher
Celebs including Geri Horner and Gary Linker will become teachers in new BBC show
Kids can get a PE lesson from England striker Marcus Rashford, learn Spanish with Gary Lineker or improve their creative writing with Geri Horner in a new BBC series.
Locked-down stars will teach kids in Celebrity Supply Teacher, a 20-part series loosely based on the primary curriculum.
Each celeb brings a passion for their subject with astronaut Tim Peake discussing the science of space rockets, actor Matthew Morrison talking about musical theatre and singer Kelis sharing her cookery tips.
Match of the Day host Lineker said: “Learning Spanish when I moved to Barcelona was good fun. It’s helped me ever since.”
Former Spice Girl and author Geri Horner said: “Sharing the power of words on CBBC was a lot of fun.”
Manchester United star Marcus shows viewers how to warm up to play sport while Emmerdale stars Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry share their love of gardening.
Chef Heston Blumenthal explains the difference between taste and flavour, and makes a strawberry sundae.
The new show comes after parents around the UK suddenly found themselves having to homeschool their kids during the coronavirus pandemic.
Schools across the nation closed their doors due to the pandemic when the UK went into lockdown and a number of celebs lended a helping hand by turning into teachers.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
The Body Coach Joe Wicks has been getting kids moving with his home PE lessons with 30-minute classes.
Countdown legend and all round maths whizz Carol Voderman also has launched daily classes for schoolchildren.
Carol made her online maths school, The Maths Factor, free for children aged four to 12 until schools reopen.
Former Hear'Say star Myleene Klass has also been helping by passing on her musical skills to the next generation.
The talented singer and pianist has launched her very own Myleene's Music Klass YouTube channel.
With the help of her daughters Hero and Ava, the star has been teaching tthe nation's children about music with daily videos, including lessons in reading music and learning how to play your name.
*Celebrity Supply Teacher begins on June 8 on CBBC and the BBC iPlayer.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Simon Cowell gives £1million fee for Marks & Spencer advert to kids charity

Simon Cowell has given his £1million pay cheque from a TV ad to a kids charity close to his heart .
The music mogul , dad to Eric , six , asked Marks & Spencer to donate the money to Together for Short Lives , which is expected to lose at least 50 % of its annual income because of the  coronavirus crisis .
Cowell appears in the recent “ My Marks Fave ” M & S ads being shown on ITV during Britain ’ s Got Talent .
He is seen judging sausages and fruit along with other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Walliams .
He told M & S that he would not accept a fee to star in the series of ads – if they could support the charity over the course of the year with a series of fundraising initiatives adding up to £1m .
“ Simon was delighted when they agreed , ” a source said .
“ It ’ s wonderful news for the charity.
” The charity , which supports youngsters with life-limiting illnesses , was chosen for the Mirror ’ s Christmas Appeal in 2016 .
And young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corrie star Jennie McAlpine , who plays Fiz Brown , invited them to a tea party .
Cowell ’ s cash boost comes on top of him giving six-figure sums to Shooting Stars Children ’ s Hospices , which needs to raise £10m every year to operate , with less than 10 % of that figure coming from government funding .
At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic , the multi-millionaire also donated £820,000 , split between two charities , Feeding America and Feeding Britain , which are helping the most vulnerable in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently in lockdown in Los Angeles with partner Lauren Silverman and Eric .
He revealed this week : “ I was concerned how [ Eric ] was going to cope with all of this .
But he has been absolutely amazing .
“ He is still able to do schoolwork , and now we are camping on the weekends in the garden.
” Cowell added : “ The first time we tried it , it was unbelievable .
I woke up in the middle of the night with his arms around my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I really , really enjoyed it .
“ We are doing it again .
Now if you would have told me 10 years ago I would be camping out in my back garden you ’ d think I had gone completely crazy.
” Cowell also revealed he and Lauren are thinking about having more children .
He said : “ I would go up to about six now .
If I had another five Erics , it would be chaos but fun.
” Asked if his future plans involve walking down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You never rule anything out.
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BGT judges horrified as Simon Cowell is almost sliced by knife flying by face
BGT judges horrified as Simon Cowell is almost sliced by knife flying by face
Generous music mogul Simon Cowell decided that he wanted his payment to star in the latest Marks & Spencer advert gifted to Together for Short Lives charity
Simon Cowell has given his £1million pay cheque from a TV ad to a kids charity close to his heart.
The music mogul, dad to Eric, six, asked Marks & Spencer to donate the money to Together for Short Lives, which is expected to lose at least 50% of its annual income because of the  coronavirus crisis.
Cowell appears in the recent “My Marks Fave” M&S ads being shown on ITV during Britain’s Got Talent.
He is seen judging sausages and fruit along with other BGT stars such as Amanda Holden and David Walliams.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He told M&S that he would not accept a fee to star in the series of ads – if they could support the charity over the course of the year with a series of fundraising initiatives adding up to £1m.
“Simon was delighted when they agreed,” a source said. “It’s wonderful news for the charity.”
The charity, which supports youngsters with life-limiting illnesses, was chosen for the Mirror’s Christmas Appeal in 2016. And young soap fans got a special treat when Corrie star Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz Brown, invited them to a tea party.
Image: M&S) M&S)
Image: M&S) M&S)
Cowell’s cash boost comes on top of him giving six-figure sums to Shooting Stars Children’s Hospices, which needs to raise £10m every year to operate, with less than 10% of that figure coming from government funding.
At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the multi-millionaire also donated £820,000, split between two charities, Feeding America and Feeding Britain, which are helping the most vulnerable in society.
Image: M&S) M&S)
The judge, 60, is currently in lockdown in Los Angeles with partner Lauren Silverman and Eric. He revealed this week: “I was concerned how [Eric] was going to cope with all of this. But he has been absolutely amazing.
“He is still able to do schoolwork, and now we are camping on the weekends in the garden.” Cowell added: “The first time we tried it, it was unbelievable. I woke up in the middle of the night with his arms around my neck, his elbow in my ribs, but I really, really enjoyed it.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“We are doing it again. Now if you would have told me 10 years ago I would be camping out in my back garden you’d think I had gone completely crazy.”
Cowell also revealed he and Lauren are thinking about having more children.
He said: “I would go up to about six now. If I had another five Erics, it would be chaos but fun.”
Asked if his future plans involve walking down the aisle, he replied: “You never rule anything out.”
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Ed Miliband issues Save Our Steel contracts plea amid coronavirus crisis

Minsiters should help Save Our Steel by buying British metal for a string of multi-billion pound government projects , Labour urges today .
In his first major intervention since returning to the party 's frontbench , Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband called on the Tories to show their faith in UK industry .
The former party leader told the Mirror : “ This crisis has shown once again that we neglect our manufacturing base at our peril .
“ It is vital to our success and resilience as a country .
“ There is significant potential support in the pipeline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help secure the industry ’ s future.
” The struggling steel sector has come under mounting pressure in the coronavirus crisis , with orders “ falling off a cliff ” , according to insiders .
Experts fear for its long-term future unless action is taken .
In a letter to Business Secretary Alok Sharma , Mr Miliband and Shadow Business Minister Lucy Powell say : “ Ministers should boost the steel industry now as a cornerstone sector for a strong and sustained economic recovery .
“ Britain will need a resilient and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construction and infrastructure projects with a stable supply of domestic steel .
“ The Government has signalled its intent to move ahead with £640billion of infrastructure projects .
“ These projects could provide important opportunities for UK-based steel manufacturers if the Government does all it can to buy from domestic producers .
“ The Government ’ s HS2 project alone will require two million tonnes of steel over 10 years , and could provide a £1.5billion boost to our economy and safeguard thousands of steel jobs.
” Labour wants steel manufacturers to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue .
The party also calls for the Government to help the industry “ shift to low carbon production methods to support climate objectives and make the industry world-leading ” and “ commit to placing the UK ’ s steel sector at the heart of the Government ’ s economic recovery plans by maximising the economic value to the UK of new public infrastructure investment , by taking a strategic approach to the public procurement of steel ” .
The letter to Mr Sharma , seen by the Mirror , adds : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to action if we are to avoid the decimation of our manufacturing base .
“ It ’ s time for Government to significantly up its game to save businesses and jobs.
” Community steelworkers ' union Roy Rickhuss said : “ We welcome the wider call for support for our steel industry .
“ The case for action to support UK steel companies through this pandemic is overwhelming and compelling .
“ We urgently need the Government to step-up and step-in to support steel .
“ We have welcomed the measures government has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies face some very particular challenges and it needs a bespoke response from government .
“ We hope ministers will heed the calls from across the steel sector so that this key foundation industry can survive the coming months , then thrive in the future and play its part in the recovery.
” UK Steel director-general Gareth Stace said : “ Steel production is a vital strategic asset to the UK – the very foundations of our manufacturing and construction sectors .
“ Steel companies have continued to provide materials to critical sectors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fundamental importance to the UK ’ s recovery , not least as part of the Government ’ s infrastructure revolution and the strengthening of domestic supply chains .
“ That is why we call upon the Government to quickly provide all steel companies with the necessary liquidity support required to see us through this crisis , so that the steel industry can support the UK ’ s long term economic recovery and future prosperity.
” The Mirror has been campaigning to Save Our Steel since 2015 when the industry was hit by plant @ @ @ @ @ @

EXCLUSIVE: The former Labour leader has written to the Business Secretary demanding help for the threatened industry
Minsiters should help Save Our Steel by buying British metal for a string of multi-billion pound government projects, Labour urges today.
In his first major intervention since returning to the party's frontbench, Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband called on the Tories to show their faith in UK industry.
The former party leader told the Mirror: “This crisis has shown once again that we neglect our manufacturing base at our peril.
“It is vital to our success and resilience as a country.
“There is significant potential support in the pipeline. It needs to be brought forward to help secure the industry’s future.”
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
The struggling steel sector has come under mounting pressure in the coronavirus crisis, with orders “falling off a cliff”, according to insiders.
Experts fear for its long-term future unless action is taken.
In a letter to Business Secretary Alok Sharma, Mr Miliband and Shadow Business Minister Lucy Powell say: “Ministers should boost the steel industry now as a cornerstone sector for a strong and sustained economic recovery.
“Britain will need a resilient and revitalised manufacturing base in order to provide construction and infrastructure projects with a stable supply of domestic steel.
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)
“The Government has signalled its intent to move ahead with £640billion of infrastructure projects.
“These projects could provide important opportunities for UK-based steel manufacturers if the Government does all it can to buy from domestic producers.
“The Government’s HS2 project alone will require two million tonnes of steel over 10 years, and could provide a £1.5billion boost to our economy and safeguard thousands of steel jobs.”
Labour wants steel manufacturers to have better access to loans so operations can continue.
Image: Media Wales) Media Wales)
The party also calls for the Government to help the industry “shift to low carbon production methods to support climate objectives and make the industry world-leading” and “commit to placing the UK’s steel sector at the heart of the Government’s economic recovery plans by maximising the economic value to the UK of new public infrastructure investment, by taking a strategic approach to the public procurement of steel”.
The letter to Mr Sharma, seen by the Mirror, adds: “We urge you to move beyond dialogue to action if we are to avoid the decimation of our manufacturing base.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“It’s time for Government to significantly up its game to save businesses and jobs.”
Community steelworkers' union Roy Rickhuss said: “We welcome the wider call for support for our steel industry.
“The case for action to support UK steel companies through this pandemic is overwhelming and compelling.
Image: PA) PA)
“We urgently need the Government to step-up and step-in to support steel.
“We have welcomed the measures government has put in place for businesses but steel companies face some very particular challenges and it needs a bespoke response from government.
“We hope ministers will heed the calls from across the steel sector so that this key foundation industry can survive the coming months, then thrive in the future and play its part in the recovery.”
UK Steel director-general Gareth Stace said: “Steel production is a vital strategic asset to the UK – the very foundations of our manufacturing and construction sectors.
Image: PA) PA)
“Steel companies have continued to provide materials to critical sectors throughout this crisis and will be of fundamental importance to the UK’s recovery, not least as part of the Government’s infrastructure revolution and the strengthening of domestic supply chains.
“That is why we call upon the Government to quickly provide all steel companies with the necessary liquidity support required to see us through this crisis, so that the steel industry can support the UK’s long term economic recovery and future prosperity.”
The Mirror has been campaigning to Save Our Steel since 2015 when the industry was hit by plant closures and thousands of redundancies.
A Business Department spokesman said: “The steel sector is hugely important to the UK and will have an essential role to play as we recover from the coronavirus outbreak.
“The government has put together a far-reaching package of support to help businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
“We continue to regularly engage with businesses across all sectors, including those in the steel industry.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Chrissy Teigen squeals as she gets a nose swab during coronavirus test

Chrissy Teigen filmed herself getting a coronavirus test done - and she did n't seem to enjoy the experience .
The model , 34 , took to Twitter on Tuesday night to share a video of herself getting the test done at home .
In the clip she squealed in discomfort but admitted that it `` was n't bad at all '' as the tester swabbed both of her nostrils .
Dressed in a pretty blue floral dressing gown and sitting under a fluffy white blanket , Chrissy said `` Argh ! ''
while the test counted to three and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not bad at all !
Really , '' Chrissy said giggling .
The tester said : `` One more side .
OK I like hearing that . ''
He then went to the next one and she giggled even louder .
`` It tickles ! ''
she said .
At the end of the video she threw herself back on the sofa laughing .
`` Honestly loved it , '' she captioned the video .
Chrissy received backlash for being able to get a test but she defended herself .
She revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so was medically required to be tested .
Chrissy explained : `` Everyone in LA can get tested for free .
`` I 'm having surgery and had to .
I 'm sorry if this offends you . ''
There have been over 1.7million cases of coronavirus in the US , with just over 100,000 deaths .

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Chrissy Teigen took to Twitter on Tuesday night to share a video of herself getting a coronavirus test done
Chrissy Teigen squeals as she gets a nose swab during coronavirus test
Chrissy Teigen filmed herself getting a coronavirus test done - and she didn't seem to enjoy the experience.
The model, 34, took to Twitter on Tuesday night to share a video of herself getting the test done at home.
In the clip she squealed in discomfort but admitted that it "wasn't bad at all" as the tester swabbed both of her nostrils.
Dressed in a pretty blue floral dressing gown and sitting under a fluffy white blanket, Chrissy said "Argh!" while the test counted to three and pulled out the swab.
"It's not bad at all! Really," Chrissy said giggling.
Image: Twitter) Twitter) Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The tester said: "One more side. OK I like hearing that."
He then went to the next one and she giggled even louder.
"It tickles!" she said.
At the end of the video she threw herself back on the sofa laughing.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"Honestly loved it," she captioned the video.
Chrissy received backlash for being able to get a test but she defended herself.
She revealed that she is about to get surgery so was medically required to be tested.
Image: chrissyteigen/Instagram) chrissyteigen/Instagram)
Chrissy explained: "Everyone in LA can get tested for free.
"I'm having surgery and had to. I'm sorry if this offends you."
There have been over 1.7million cases of coronavirus in the US, with just over 100,000 deaths.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--EastEnders spoilers: Ben forces Lola to make confession after violent outburst

EastEnders next week will see Ben Mitchell force Lola Pearce to make a shock confession which will have a devastating effect .
The special episode will take place entirely from Ben 's perspective with distorted audio as his hearing has been deteriorating since the Queen Vic boat party crash .
Ben and Phil Mitchell are supposed to be carrying out a job with gangster Danny Hardcastle , one which Phil has promised his love Sharon Watts will earn him enough money to buy her the pub .
But on the morning of the big day , Ben 's mind turns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lola .
He gets so distracted he even almost gets himself killed by walking in the road as a car comes speeding past .
He forces Lola to admit to Jay Brown that she cheated on him with Peter after rejecting Jay 's marriage proposal .
Lola recently told a delighted Jay that she was pregnant - but his excitement turned to heartbreak when she told him she was n't ready to be a mum and wanted an abortion .
He proposed to try to save the situation - but she stormed off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Lola confessed this to Callum , but he urged her to keep it a secret from Jay as it would force them to split .
Ben drags Lola out of the salon to make her admit her indiscretion to Jay , before saying some unforgivable things to her .
Later , Jay furiously confronts Ben , telling him Lola had an abortion and Ben was the reason why .
He stands up for Lola , chastising Ben for upsetting her so badly with his cruel words - but can he forgive Lola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ben 's job with Phil turns to horror and Ben ends up being held at gunpoint before making a shocking discovery .
It 's not long before events quickly grow out of control , but will everyone survive ?
* EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm , and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders will see Ben have a violent outburst at Lola, forcing her to confess something life-changing before saying something unforgivable to her
EastEnders next week will see Ben Mitchell force Lola Pearce to make a shock confession which will have a devastating effect.
The special episode will take place entirely from Ben's perspective with distorted audio as his hearing has been deteriorating since the Queen Vic boat party crash.
Ben and Phil Mitchell are supposed to be carrying out a job with gangster Danny Hardcastle, one which Phil has promised his love Sharon Watts will earn him enough money to buy her the pub.
But on the morning of the big day, Ben's mind turns elsewhere when he spots Peter Beale with Lola.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
He gets so distracted he even almost gets himself killed by walking in the road as a car comes speeding past.
He forces Lola to admit to Jay Brown that she cheated on him with Peter after rejecting Jay's marriage proposal.
Lola recently told a delighted Jay that she was pregnant - but his excitement turned to heartbreak when she told him she wasn't ready to be a mum and wanted an abortion.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
He proposed to try to save the situation - but she stormed off and ended up in bed with Peter.
Lola confessed this to Callum, but he urged her to keep it a secret from Jay as it would force them to split.
Ben drags Lola out of the salon to make her admit her indiscretion to Jay, before saying some unforgivable things to her.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Later, Jay furiously confronts Ben, telling him Lola had an abortion and Ben was the reason why.
He stands up for Lola, chastising Ben for upsetting her so badly with his cruel words - but can he forgive Lola after finding out she cheated?
Later, Ben's job with Phil turns to horror and Ben ends up being held at gunpoint before making a shocking discovery.
It's not long before events quickly grow out of control, but will everyone survive?
* EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm, and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-05-26--Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri 'targeted by Newcastle' as major summer target

Newcastle have reportedly identified Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri as a potential summer target if their proposed £300m takeover from a Saudi-led consortium goes through .
The Magpies could become the richest club in the Premier League if the acquisition of the club does go ahead , and they are likely to go on a spending spree to allow them to challenge for major honours in the future .
Despite a relatively successful campaign for Liverpool last season , in which Shaqiri made 30 appearances in all competitions and played a big part in their Champions League win , the 28-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
He has struggled with injuries and has made just six Premier League appearances , and it is highly likely Reds manager Jurgen Klopp will allow him to move on in the near future .
According to the Daily Mail , Newcastle have already made contact with Shaqiri 's representatives to enquire over his interest in a move to the north east .
It is not yet clear how much Liverpool will demand for the player , but he could be available on a cut-price deal , especially given their strength in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roma and Sevilla were interested in signing Shaqiri on loan in January but Liverpool were not willing to let him go at the time given their involvement in three different competitions .
But they are now being linked with the likes of Timo Werner and Jadon Sancho , and the Swiss international 's days at the club look to be numbered .
It is not yet clear who Shaqiri 's manager at Newcastle would be if he does make the switch , with Steve Bruce 's future in doubt .
The likes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hero Rafael Benitez have been linked with the hotseat at St James ' Park , with the prospective new owners thought to be keen on bringing in a big name to take the team forward .

The Swiss midfielder has barely featured for the Reds this season and looks almost certain to move on once the transfer window re-opens
Newcastle have reportedly identified Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri as a potential summer target if their proposed £300m takeover from a Saudi-led consortium goes through.
The Magpies could become the richest club in the Premier League if the acquisition of the club does go ahead, and they are likely to go on a spending spree to allow them to challenge for major honours in the future.
Despite a relatively successful campaign for Liverpool last season, in which Shaqiri made 30 appearances in all competitions and played a big part in their Champions League win, the 28-year-old has failed to make an impression this year.
Image: Peter Powell/EPA-EFE/REX) Peter Powell/EPA-EFE/REX)
He has struggled with injuries and has made just six Premier League appearances, and it is highly likely Reds manager Jurgen Klopp will allow him to move on in the near future.
According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle have already made contact with Shaqiri's representatives to enquire over his interest in a move to the north east.
It is not yet clear how much Liverpool will demand for the player, but he could be available on a cut-price deal, especially given their strength in depth going forward.
The likes of Roma and Sevilla were interested in signing Shaqiri on loan in January but Liverpool were not willing to let him go at the time given their involvement in three different competitions.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
But they are now being linked with the likes of Timo Werner and Jadon Sancho, and the Swiss international's days at the club look to be numbered.
It is not yet clear who Shaqiri's manager at Newcastle would be if he does make the switch, with Steve Bruce's future in doubt.
The likes of ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and former Magpies hero Rafael Benitez have been linked with the hotseat at St James' Park, with the prospective new owners thought to be keen on bringing in a big name to take the team forward.