thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Brits wrap up for 'big freeze' in one of coldest August bank holidays on record

Brits are having to wrap up warm this weekend in what could be one of the coldest late August Bank Holidays on record in parts of the the UK compared to last year 's record high .
Wintry conditions will spread across Britain as temperatures plummet with frost expected to grip parts of the nation within just 24 hours .
The latest BBC weather forecast shows the mercury will drop to just 2C by Sunday morning as the cold dampens holidaymakers ' hopes of a Bank Holiday staycation .
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror Online , the Met Office confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead to one of the coldest late Bank Holiday Mondays on record in certain parts of the UK .
A spokesperson said : `` We could potentially see one of the coldest late Bank Holiday Mondays on record in certain parts of the UK .
`` Whether we reach record cold temperatures or not , it is still a big difference compared to last year when we had the hottest late August Bank Holiday on record at 33.3C .
`` At midday today an area of North Yorkshire looks the coldest for England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC meteorologist Phil Avery added this weekend could see a `` new record for the coldest Bank Holiday in August . ''
He pointed out `` west is certainly best '' with the best prospects of a `` decent day '' on Sunday for those wanting to get out and about .
The chilly Bank Holiday should see an overall 15C drop from the scorching temperatures recorded this time last year when the mercury reached 33C .
Mr Avery said : `` It is mainly dry this weekend .
As the day gets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK should even see some decent sunny spells .
`` But that weather front that has brought in so much disruption and rain is taking its time to pull away this morning .
There are showers , and wind coming in from the North Sea . ''
The Met Office said the combination of cold yet dry weather was `` unusual but not unheard of '' during the UK summer .
A spokesperson said : `` Even though it is on the cold side , there is a lot of dry weather around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unusual but it is not unheard of . ''
Strong gusts of wind are expected on the eastern side of the country reaching up to 50 miles per hour while Scotland faces frost .
The best Brits can expect for the long weekend are temperatures between 12C to 18C , according to the meteorologist .
Mr Avery said : `` The strengths of the gust on the eastern side of the country are strong .
`` The wind will reach up to 50 miles per hour along those exposed eastern coast so be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` That wind and cloud gradually drifts itself down into East Anglia and London .
And because the wind is essentially from the north , it is not going to be warm .
`` The best temperatures I could find today are between 12C to 18C . ''
Scotland faces frost tomorrow morning as temperatures fall to 2C overnight , 4C in northern England and just 11C in London .
Mr Avery added : `` At least that cold equates to a decent day on Sunday , for the most part , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about , though on the cool side .
`` There will be some dry weather , some sunshine , it just wo n't be very warm .
`` Last year 's August bank holiday we recorded 33C , and we are talking about 18C this year . ''
According to The Met Office , the coldest late August Bank Holiday in England was recorded in Malham Tarn in northern Yorkshire in 1986 when temperatures reached 11.2C .
Also in 1986 , the record was set in Northern Ireland when maximum temperatures reached 10.4C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when temperatures reached a maximum 11.5C in Alwen .
While Scotland , although not an official Bank Holiday , holds the UK record for the equivalent date in 2011 when max temperatures reached just 9.1C in Cromdale .
The current frosty forecast comes after parts of the UK were flooded by torrential rain .
Meteorologist Emma Salter said : `` We 'll see an improving picture throughout the weekend but it will be quite chilly , as far as August is concerned , particularly in the north . ''

UK staycationers are adjusting to wintry conditions this weekend as temperatures drop close to freezing in what could be one of the coldest late August Bank Holidays on record in parts of Britain
UK weather forecast: Brits wrap up for 'big freeze' in one of coldest August bank holidays
Brits are having to wrap up warm this weekend in what could be one of the coldest late August Bank Holidays on record in parts of the the UK compared to last year's record high.
Wintry conditions will spread across Britain as temperatures plummet with frost expected to grip parts of the nation within just 24 hours.
The latest BBC weather forecast shows the mercury will drop to just 2C by Sunday morning as the cold dampens holidaymakers' hopes of a Bank Holiday staycation.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror Online, the Met Office confirmed the "unusual" weather conditions could lead to one of the coldest late Bank Holiday Mondays on record in certain parts of the UK.
A spokesperson said: "We could potentially see one of the coldest late Bank Holiday Mondays on record in certain parts of the UK.
"Whether we reach record cold temperatures or not, it is still a big difference compared to last year when we had the hottest late August Bank Holiday on record at 33.3C.
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"At midday today an area of North Yorkshire looks the coldest for England at the moment at 10.9C."
BBC meteorologist Phil Avery added this weekend could see a "new record for the coldest Bank Holiday in August."
He pointed out "west is certainly best" with the best prospects of a "decent day" on Sunday for those wanting to get out and about.
The chilly Bank Holiday should see an overall 15C drop from the scorching temperatures recorded this time last year when the mercury reached 33C.
Mr Avery said: "It is mainly dry this weekend. As the day gets going, the western side of the UK should even see some decent sunny spells.
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"But that weather front that has brought in so much disruption and rain is taking its time to pull away this morning. There are showers, and wind coming in from the North Sea."
The Met Office said the combination of cold yet dry weather was "unusual but not unheard of" during the UK summer.
A spokesperson said: "Even though it is on the cold side, there is a lot of dry weather around throughout the long weekend. It is unusual but it is not unheard of."
Strong gusts of wind are expected on the eastern side of the country reaching up to 50 miles per hour while Scotland faces frost.
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The best Brits can expect for the long weekend are temperatures between 12C to 18C, according to the meteorologist.
Mr Avery said: "The strengths of the gust on the eastern side of the country are strong.
"The wind will reach up to 50 miles per hour along those exposed eastern coast so be careful if you're out and about.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"That wind and cloud gradually drifts itself down into East Anglia and London. And because the wind is essentially from the north, it is not going to be warm.
"The best temperatures I could find today are between 12C to 18C."
Scotland faces frost tomorrow morning as temperatures fall to 2C overnight, 4C in northern England and just 11C in London.
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Mr Avery added: " At least that cold equates to a decent day on Sunday, for the most part, if you want to get out and about, though on the cool side.
"There will be some dry weather, some sunshine, it just won't be very warm.
"Last year's August bank holiday we recorded 33C, and we are talking about 18C this year."
According to The Met Office, the coldest late August Bank Holiday in England was recorded in Malham Tarn in northern Yorkshire in 1986 when temperatures reached 11.2C.
Also in 1986, the record was set in Northern Ireland when maximum temperatures reached 10.4C in Parkmore Forest, and in Wales when temperatures reached a maximum 11.5C in Alwen.
While Scotland, although not an official Bank Holiday, holds the UK record for the equivalent date in 2011 when max temperatures reached just 9.1C in Cromdale.
The current frosty forecast comes after parts of the UK were flooded by torrential rain.
Meteorologist Emma Salter said: " We'll see an improving picture throughout the weekend but it will be quite chilly, as far as August is concerned, particularly in the north."


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--I’m A Celebrity 2020 line-up is complete confirms 'excited' ITV boss

The line-up for I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
2020 is officially complete , an ITV boss Kevin Lygo has confirmed .
Mr Lygo admitted he had been worried celebs would pull out of the show after it was announced it will be film in the UK for the first time .
But he has now told revealed after months of negotiation , the contestant quota is full and that he is `` excited '' about the show which will be held for the first time in the haunted Gwrych Castle in North Wales .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ year without I ’ m A Celebrity .
`` We could just about survive without it , but my God it 's a premier , wonderful thing that has done so well over a long period , '' he told The Sun .
Addressing current travel restrictions , he explained : `` Australia was always going to be a challenge so we found this extraordinary place in go here in North Wales that 's a sort of beautiful , Disney drawn castle crumbling .
We just thought it looks like perfect vacation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'll be fascinating to see what audiences do '' and it will be a `` great challenge to producers to come up with different games and different tasks .
Kevin added he has to make quite a few big decisions and he knows the team are very stimulated by this .
The ITV boss did not reveal who the line-up for the show is but a number of celebs have been rumoured to making the list .
I 'm A Celebrity bosses are said to be in `` advanced talks '' with Keith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take part in the show last year but he was going on tour with ex Boyzone bandmate Brian McFadden .
This Morning host Eamonn Holmes is the latest rumoured camp mate , according to Coral bookmakers .
Katie Price 's former husband Kieran Hayler has hinted that he could appear on the upcoming series of the jungle show .
Speaking about the chance of being signed on the series , Kieran told New !
magazine : `` I ’ d love to go on I ’ m A Celeb .
I think there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t know for sure . ''
Among the other celebs linked with the show is AJ Pritchard who is was said to be in talks to join the line-up after quitting Strictly Come Dancing .
The cost of hiring the castle for six weeks is thought to be more than £1million .
Gwrych Castle has a dark history as it has been used for Satanic rituals .
The castle - which was a popular visitor attraction in the 60s and 70s - is said to be haunted by the Countess of Dundonald who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ghost of the Duchess appears floating above a first floor window in a room with no floor boards due to the wood rotting away .
The I 'm a Celeb 2020 air date has not been revealed but the show normally starts in November each year .

Kevin Lygo told how the contestant quota is full as he shared his excitement for this year's show that he is 'excited' will be held for the first time in the haunted Gwrych Castle , in North Wales
The line-up for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2020 is officially complete, ITV boss Kevin Lygo has confirmed.
Mr Lygo admitted he had been worried celebs would pull out of the show after it was announced it would be filmed in the UK for the first time in it's 18 year history.
But after months of negotiation, My Lygo says the contestant quota is full and he is "excited" about the new series set in North Wales' haunted Gwrych Castle.
"I certainly didn't want a year without I’m A Celebrity.
"We could just about survive without it, but my God it's a premier, wonderful thing that has done so well over a long period," he told The Sun.
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Addressing current travel restrictions, he explained: "Australia was always going to be a challenge so we found this extraordinary place in go here in North Wales that's a sort of beautiful, Disney drawn castle crumbling. We just thought it looks like perfect vacation."
He said he thinks "it'll be fascinating to see what audiences do" and it will be a "great challenge to producers to come up with different games and different tasks.
Kevin added he has to make quite a few big decisions and he knows the team are very stimulated by this.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The ITV boss did not reveal who the line-up for the show is but a number of celebs have been rumoured to making the list.
I'm A Celebrity bosses are said to be in "advanced talks" with Keith Duffy.
Keith was reportedly asked to take part in the show last year but he was going on tour with ex Boyzone bandmate Brian McFadden.
This Morning host Eamonn Holmes is the latest rumoured camp mate, according to Coral bookmakers.
Katie Price's former husband Kieran Hayler has hinted that he could appear on the upcoming series of the jungle show.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking about the chance of being signed on the series, Kieran told New! magazine: "I’d love to go on I’m A Celeb. I think there have been talks but I don’t know for sure."
Among the other celebs linked with the show is AJ Pritchard who is was said to be in talks to join the line-up after quitting Strictly Come Dancing.
The cost of hiring the castle for six weeks is thought to be more than £1million.
Gwrych Castle has a dark history as it has been used for Satanic rituals.
The castle - which was a popular visitor attraction in the 60s and 70s - is said to be haunted by the Countess of Dundonald who died in 1924.
Local legends suggest the ghost of the Duchess appears floating above a first floor window in a room with no floor boards due to the wood rotting away.
The I'm a Celeb 2020 air date has not been revealed but the show normally starts in November each year.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--At least 17 dead and dozens trapped after restaurant collapses in China

At least 17 people have been killed and dozens rescued alive after a two-storey restaurant collapsed on top of diners and staff .
Seven people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after the building in Linfen , China , came crashing down on Saturday morning .
More than 700 people are involved in a desperate operation to rescue victims who are still buried in the rubble , according to Chinese state media .
Almost 50 people , including the dead and injured , have already been rescued or recovered from the site .
Harrowing footage from the scene shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orange suits , and soldiers in military fatigues using their hands as they try to lift heavy chunks of debris while looking for survivors .
The teams put their own lives at risk to find those trapped underneath at the site in northern China .
In one clip , there are further collapses as crews move debris .
A decorative painting is seen on one of the few walls still intact after the roof came down .
The death toll initially stood at five , but it increased through the day as victims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The cause of the collapse , which occurred just before 10am local time , is under investigation .
State broadcaster CGTN said the building in Xiangfen county was used for large banquets .
It also said more than 700 people were involved in the rescue operation .
A report by the Global Times , another state media outlet , said : `` 45 people have been rescued at the scene of the collapse accident , of which 17 were killed .
`` Seven people were seriously injured and 21 people were slightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still in progress .
`` At around 9.40am on the 29th , the building partially collapsed , causing many people to be buried . ''
Building collapses in China are not uncommon .
Many previous collapses have been blamed on builders cutting corners or ignoring safety rules .
In March , 29 people were killed in the collapse of a seven-storey hotel that was being used to quarantine people under observation for the ne strain of coronavirus in the city of Quanzhou .
The rescue effort involved more than 1,000 personnel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building ’ s first floor had been under renovation at the time of the collapse , Chinese media reported .
An investigation blamed corruption and illegal construction .
It said extra floors were built , putting the load on the building past its limit , and recent work had failed to repair support columns that were severely deformed .

Many dead after restaurant collapse in China
Many dead after restaurant collapse in China
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More than 700 people are involved in a desperate rescue operation amid fears further victims are still trapped in the rubble of the collapsed restaurant in Linfen, China
At least 17 dead and more trapped as restaurant collapses during birthday party in China
At least 17 people have been killed and dozens rescued alive after a two-storey restaurant collapsed on top of revellers at a birthday party.
Seven people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after the building in Linfen, China, came crashing down as a family hosted a birthday banquet on Saturday morning.
More than 700 people are involved in a desperate operation to rescue victims who are still buried in the rubble, according to Chinese state media.
Almost 50 people, including the dead and injured, have already been rescued or recovered from the site.
Harrowing footage from the scene shows teams of rescuers, wearing helmets and orange suits, and soldiers in military fatigues using their hands as they try to lift heavy chunks of debris while looking for survivors.
The teams put their own lives at risk to find those trapped underneath at the site in northern China.
In one clip, there are further collapses as crews move debris.
A decorative painting is seen on one of the few walls still intact after the roof came down.
The death toll initially stood at five, but it increased through the day as victims' bodies were pulled from the rubble.
The cause of the collapse, which occurred just before 10am local time, is under investigation.
Local media said officials were investigating whether any potentially illegal construction occurred before the collapse.
State broadcaster CGTN said the building in Xiangfen county was used for large banquets.
It also said more than 700 people were involved in the rescue operation.
A report by the Global Times, another state media outlet, said: "45 people have been rescued at the scene of the collapse accident, of which 17 were killed.
"Seven people were seriously injured and 21 people were slightly injured.
"Currently, rescue work is still in progress.
"At around 9.40am on the 29th, the building partially collapsed, causing many people to be buried."
Chinese media said a family was hosting a birthday party when the tragedy happened.
Building collapses in China are not uncommon.
Many previous collapses have been blamed on builders cutting corners or ignoring safety rules.
In March, 29 people were killed in the collapse of a seven-storey hotel that was being used to quarantine people under observation for the ne strain of coronavirus in the city of Quanzhou.
The rescue effort involved more than 1,000 personnel, including firefighters and police officers.
The building’s first floor had been under renovation at the time of the collapse, Chinese media reported.
An investigation blamed corruption and illegal construction. It said extra floors were built, putting the load on the building past its limit, and recent work had failed to repair support columns that were severely deformed.
Police launched criminal proceedings against 23 people.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Davina McCall, 52, flaunts washboard abs and honed bod in stunning bikini snaps

Davina McCall could n't resist the chance to show off her sensational bikini bod - even if her summer holiday was cancelled this year .
The TV presenter , 52 , had been due to jet off to France with her daughter but after deciding to forgo the break given the ongoing coronvirus pandemic , Davina had to make do with showing off her swimwear at home on Instagram .
And the mum-of-three looked incredible as she showed off her washboard abs and taut figure in an array of colourful swimwear sets she had planned to wear to the beach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she slipped into a plunging neon yellow two piece in the first of her sizzling snaps .
The fitness fanatic did n't stop there as she followed this up with a shot of her in a red bandeau bikini before she slipped into a chic frill-sleeved navy number .
Uber confident Davina continued to flaunt her incredible physique in a sporty red and white swimsuit before finishing with a very revealing pale blue option .
`` I was supposed to be in France this weekend celebrating end of gcse s with my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am mildly obsessed with ) gifted me these costumes .
I would have paraded around in these on the beach and posted on here ... to say thank you to her for being so lovely ... but instead I shall parade around my bedroom .
Thank you Melissa ❤ u make me feel fab x the last one is a proper pose , '' wrote the Long Lost Families presenter .
The TV star shares children Holly , Tilly and Chester with her ex husband Matthew Robertson , who she separated from in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since the break-up , Davina has made no secret of her passion for exercise and fitness and has released several best-selling fitness DVDS and cook books in recent years .
Back in March , she made her online fitness platform free for 30 days during lockdown .
`` Now more than ever I do believe for all our mental health , exercise is the key for getting us through this , '' she told fans .
Speaking in 2018 , Davina appeared on This Morning where she opened up about how she achieved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presenters : “ It has a lot to do with your body shape .
“ I am lucky in that I have a good stomach but I always struggle with my bum and my thighs .
“ That is the area that I ’ m always trying to look after and tone . ''
Ultra fit Davina said she works out using a combination of barre , pilates and boxing .
The mum said she combines with healthy eating and avoiding sugar and fizzy drinks .
Davina said she eats a protein rich @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vegetables and sticks to what she calls 'smart carbs ' such as sweet potato and wholegrain bread .

The TV presenter has cancelled her summer holiday to France but that didn't stop her from parading around in an array of colourful bikinis
Davina McCall couldn't resist the chance to show off her sensational bikini bod - even if her summer holiday was cancelled this year.
The TV presenter, 52, had been due to jet off to France with her daughter but after deciding to forgo the break given the ongoing coronvirus pandemic, Davina had to make do with showing off her swimwear at home on Instagram.
And the mum-of-three looked incredible as she showed off her washboard abs and taut figure in an array of colourful swimwear sets she had planned to wear to the beach.
Body confident Davina defied her years as she slipped into a plunging neon yellow two piece in the first of her sizzling snaps.
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The fitness fanatic didn't stop there as she followed this up with a shot of her in a red bandeau bikini before she slipped into a chic frill-sleeved navy number.
Uber confident Davina continued to flaunt her incredible physique in a sporty red and white swimsuit before finishing with a very revealing pale blue option.
"I was supposed to be in France this weekend celebrating end of gcse s with my daughter ... @melissaodabash ( who I am mildly obsessed with) gifted me these costumes . I would have paraded around in these on the beach and posted on here ... to say thank you to her for being so lovely ... but instead I shall parade around my bedroom . Thank you Melissa ❤ u make me feel fab x the last one is a proper pose,"wrote the Long Lost Families presenter.
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The TV star shares children Holly, Tilly and Chester with her ex husband Matthew Robertson, who she separated from in 2017 after 17 years of marriage.
Since the break-up, Davina has made no secret of her passion for exercise and fitness and has released several best-selling fitness DVDS and cook books in recent years.
Back in March, she made her online fitness platform free for 30 days during lockdown.
"Now more than ever I do believe for all our mental health, exercise is the key for getting us through this," she told fans.
Speaking in 2018, Davina appeared on This Morning where she opened up about how she achieved her famous six pack.
Image: davinamccall/Instagram) davinamccall/Instagram)
She told presenters: “It has a lot to do with your body shape.
“I am lucky in that I have a good stomach but I always struggle with my bum and my thighs.
“That is the area that I’m always trying to look after and tone."
Ultra fit Davina said she works out using a combination of barre, pilates and boxing.
The mum said she combines with healthy eating and avoiding sugar and fizzy drinks.
Davina said she eats a protein rich diet of eggs, fish and fruit and vegetables and sticks to what she calls 'smart carbs' such as sweet potato and wholegrain bread.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Wes Brown snubs Bruno Fernandes as he names Man Utd player of the season

Wes Brown has backed Anthony Martial - not Bruno Fernandes - as Manchester United 's Player of the Year .
The Frenchman finished as the club 's top scorer having bagged 23 times in all competitions .
But his efforts were somewhat overshadowed by the quality of Fernandes who arrived in January and helped spark a huge upturn in form .
The Portuguese international scored eight times and registered seven assists in 14 Premier League outings .
But Brown thinks Martial 's season-long contribution means he edges out Fernandes in the race for the individual accolade .
He told MUTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be tough but I ’ m probably just going to go Anthony Martial .
`` I thought he stepped up this season and I love it when he smiles because that means he ’ s scoring !
We need to see more of that .
`` If Bruno had maybe got here a little bit earlier , it would 100 per cent have been him .
I ’ ll stick with my guns and say Anthony Martial . ''
Martial formed one third of a United frontline that also featured Marcus Rashford and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 60 goals as the Red Devils achieved a third place finish .
But their Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla highlighted their new to add new faces with Jadon Sancho their No 1 target .
And Brown reckons the the Borussia Dortmund star would be a `` perfect '' arrival at Old Trafford .
He added : `` We ’ ve got some young , exciting attacking players but Sancho would be another layer of the cake .
He ’ s exciting , he ’ s young , he can score @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If they can get that done it would be perfect .
United can always improve .
The defence , midfield ; the more competition going on all over the field , the better the team becomes . ''

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Man Utd's form in the second half of the season owed much to the arrival of Bruno Fernandes, but a former Man Utd star has picked his team-mate as their standout individual across the season
Wes Brown snubs Bruno Fernandes as he names Man Utd player of the season
Wes Brown has backed Anthony Martial - not Bruno Fernandes - as Manchester United's Player of the Year.
The Frenchman finished as the club's top scorer having bagged 23 times in all competitions.
But his efforts were somewhat overshadowed by the quality of Fernandes who arrived in January and helped spark a huge upturn in form.
The Portuguese international scored eight times and registered seven assists in 14 Premier League outings.
But Brown thinks Martial's season-long contribution means he edges out Fernandes in the race for the individual accolade.
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He told MUTV : "It’s going to be tough but I’m probably just going to go Anthony Martial.
"I thought he stepped up this season and I love it when he smiles because that means he’s scoring! We need to see more of that.
"If Bruno had maybe got here a little bit earlier, it would 100 per cent have been him. I’ll stick with my guns and say Anthony Martial."
Martial formed one third of a United frontline that also featured Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
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Between them they scored more than 60 goals as the Red Devils achieved a third place finish.
But their Europa League semi-final defeat to Sevilla highlighted their new to add new faces with Jadon Sancho their No 1 target.
And Brown reckons the the Borussia Dortmund star would be a "perfect" arrival at Old Trafford.
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He added: "We’ve got some young, exciting attacking players but Sancho would be another layer of the cake. He’s exciting, he’s young, he can score goals and is good with assists.
"If they can get that done it would be perfect. United can always improve. The defence, midfield; the more competition going on all over the field, the better the team becomes."


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--McDonald's branch shuts after three staff members test positive for coronavirus

A McDonald 's restaurant has been forced to close after three members of staff tested positive for coronavirus .
The branch at the Whalebone Lane South restaurant in Dagenham confirmed the outbreak on Friday , with the fast food giant temporarily shutting the premises .
All members of staff and Public Health England have been alerted about the outbreak , EssexLive reports .
It is not known when the restaurant will reopen .
A spokesperson for McDonald ’ s said on Friday ( August 28 ) : `` This week we proactively decided to temporarily close our Dagenham Fs-Dt restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our employees testing positive for COVID-19 .
`` We have contacted all restaurant employees , as well as Public Health England .
`` As with all of the decisions we have made across this unprecedented period , the safety of our people and customers is our absolute priority , and we will re-open as soon as we feel we can . ''
Since reopening all branches , some other stores across the UK have reported coronavirus cases among members of staff .
Earlier this month , a McDonald 's at Stamfordham Road in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of staff tested positive for Covid-19 .
Government guidance says that a pub or restaurant which has been confirmed as having a positive case or cases of Covid-19 won ’ t necessarily need to close , as it will depend on the circumstances .
The current guidance says : `` If anyone develops symptoms of Covid-19 in the business or workplace they should be sent home and advised to follow the stay at home guidance and seek a test .
`` If a member of staff has helped someone who has developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to go home unless they develop symptoms themselves .
`` They should wash their hands thoroughly for 20 seconds after any contact with someone who is unwell with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 infection .
`` If the person who has been sent home is subsequently confirmed as having Covid-19 , they may be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and asked to self-isolate .
`` It is not necessary to close the business or workplace or send any staff home unless you are advised to do so following investigation by the relevant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government response to Covid-19 for further updates . ''

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The fast food giant confirmed the outbreak at the Whalebone Lane South restaurant in Dagenham on Friday, with the branch temporarily closed while the store is deep cleaned
A McDonald's restaurant has been forced to close after three members of staff tested positive for coronavirus.
The branch at the Whalebone Lane South restaurant in Dagenham confirmed the outbreak on Friday, with the fast food giant temporarily shutting the premises.
All members of staff and Public Health England have been alerted about the outbreak, EssexLive reports.
It is not known when the restaurant will reopen.
A spokesperson for McDonald’s said on Friday (August 28): "This week we proactively decided to temporarily close our Dagenham Fs-Dt restaurant as a precautionary measure following three of our employees testing positive for COVID-19.
"We have contacted all restaurant employees, as well as Public Health England.
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"As with all of the decisions we have made across this unprecedented period, the safety of our people and customers is our absolute priority, and we will re-open as soon as we feel we can."
Since reopening all branches, some other stores across the UK have reported coronavirus cases among members of staff.
Earlier this month, a McDonald's at Stamfordham Road in Newcastle underwent a deep clean after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Government guidance says that a pub or restaurant which has been confirmed as having a positive case or cases of Covid-19 won’t necessarily need to close, as it will depend on the circumstances.
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The current guidance says: "If anyone develops symptoms of Covid-19 in the business or workplace they should be sent home and advised to follow the stay at home guidance and seek a test.
"If a member of staff has helped someone who has developed symptoms of Covid-19, they do not need to go home unless they develop symptoms themselves.
"They should wash their hands thoroughly for 20 seconds after any contact with someone who is unwell with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 infection.
"If the person who has been sent home is subsequently confirmed as having Covid-19, they may be contacted by NHS Test and Trace and asked to self-isolate.
"It is not necessary to close the business or workplace or send any staff home unless you are advised to do so following investigation by the relevant authorities. You should keep monitoring the government response to Covid-19 for further updates."


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Lanzarote and Gran Canaria risk lockdown as they become "hot zone" islands

Lanzarote and Gran Canaria are in danger of new lockdowns as the holiday islands spiralled into coronavirus `` hot zones . ''
The popular Canary Islands could be bitten by new lockdown measures in the coming days if measures to control coronavirus outbreaks are ignored or fail .
President of the Canary Islands Ángel Víctor Torres warned of the risk and has called in 100 soldiers to help police tackle the `` worrying '' situation .
Towns in both Lanzarote and Gran Canaria have seen the number of positive cases outstripping other areas and islands and more restrictions could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other sanctions could increase if people ignore the new coronavirus rules including social distancing and the mandatory wearing of masks in all public places .
The Canary presidentsaid he did not know why Lanzarote and Gran Canaria were suffering the surge more than the other islands which include Fuerteventura and Tenerife .
He added : `` The two large islands have many similarities in population , customs and habits .
`` We hope there will be some explanation in the future because that could help a lot . ''
The president said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that exceed 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and this could occur in a district , a neighbourhood , a municipality or an island .
He said : `` It is clear that in Gran Canaria there are a dozen municipalities that exceed that record and it also occurs in two towns in Lanzarote . ''
Confinements were usually imposed when cases hit 600 positives per 100,000 people , according to Mr Torres who said they would not be waiting until these levels were reached to make any curfew decisions .
The 100 State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected by the resurge , mainly Gran Canaria and Lanzarote .
Gran Canaria 's tracking team has also gone from 89 to 158 and the local police will ensure people who test positive for the virus comply with quarantine rules .
Mr Torres said : `` A person who receives the order to be quarantined for ten days must comply with it .
`` It is an obligation of a sanitary nature but also of another nature , with the pertinent sanctions . ''
The regional government is to meet every day to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imposed if necessary .
Mr Torres added : `` These are measures that we do not want to take .
But we will be obliged to do so if epidemiological data are not improved because we do not want hospitals to be saturated , for us to relive the nightmare of last March and April , for citizens to live in a state of permanent alarm , nor put our economy at risk . ''
Lanzarote 's president María Dolores Corujo said the coronavirus increases were `` sufficiently worrying and justify '' among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playgrounds , leisure , cultural and sports facilities and beaches that do not meet safety conditions .
She said : `` We must not lower our arms because the virus is still among us .
We can not allow the irresponsibility of some to put the lives of many at risk . ''
To date , there are 317 active cases in Lanzarote , with ten admitted to the Covid plant and one to the specialised medicine unit ( UMI ) of the Molina Orosa Hospital .
In the last 24 hours , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an incidence of 103.75 cases per 100,000 inhabitants recorded , figures that make Lanzarote a hot zone .
The island also saw one new death .
The archipelago added 277 new positives on Friday , of them 182 in Gran Canaria , with the Canary Islands now exceeding 6,100 accumulated cases .

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The popular Spanish Canary Islands are in danger of new lockdown measures if efforts to control coronavirus outbreaks fail
Lanzarote and Gran Canaria are in danger of new lockdowns as the holiday islands spiralled into coronavirus "hot zones."
The popular Canary Islands could be bitten by new lockdown measures in the coming days if measures to control coronavirus outbreaks are ignored or fail.
President of the Canary Islands Ángel Víctor Torres warned of the risk and has called in 100 soldiers to help police tackle the "worrying" situation.
Towns in both Lanzarote and Gran Canaria have seen the number of positive cases outstripping other areas and islands and more restrictions could be enforced.
Image: Angel Medina G/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Angel Medina G/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Mr Torres warned fines and other sanctions could increase if people ignore the new coronavirus rules including social distancing and the mandatory wearing of masks in all public places.
The Canary presidentsaid he did not know why Lanzarote and Gran Canaria were suffering the surge more than the other islands which include Fuerteventura and Tenerife.
He added: "The two large islands have many similarities in population, customs and habits.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"We hope there will be some explanation in the future because that could help a lot."
The president said the so-called "hot zones" are those that exceed 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and this could occur in a district, a neighbourhood , a municipality or an island.
He said: "It is clear that in Gran Canaria there are a dozen municipalities that exceed that record and it also occurs in two towns in Lanzarote."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Confinements were usually imposed when cases hit 600 positives per 100,000 people, according to Mr Torres who said they would not be waiting until these levels were reached to make any curfew decisions.
The 100 State military trackers will reinforce the areas most affected by the resurge, mainly Gran Canaria and Lanzarote.
Gran Canaria's tracking team has also gone from 89 to 158 and the local police will ensure people who test positive for the virus comply with quarantine rules.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Mr Torres said: "A person who receives the order to be quarantined for ten days must comply with it.
"It is an obligation of a sanitary nature but also of another nature, with the pertinent sanctions."
The regional government is to meet every day to review the situation and restrictions would be imposed if necessary.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Mr Torres added: "These are measures that we do not want to take. But we will be obliged to do so if epidemiological data are not improved because we do not want hospitals to be saturated, for us to relive the nightmare of last March and April, for citizens to live in a state of permanent alarm , nor put our economy at risk."
Lanzarote's president María Dolores Corujo said the coronavirus increases were "sufficiently worrying and justify" among other measures such as the closure of playgrounds, leisure, cultural and sports facilities and beaches that do not meet safety conditions.
She said: "We must not lower our arms because the virus is still among us. We cannot allow the irresponsibility of some to put the lives of many at risk."
To date, there are 317 active cases in Lanzarote, with ten admitted to the Covid plant and one to the specialised medicine unit (UMI) of the Molina Orosa Hospital.
In the last 24 hours, 54 new positives have been registered and an incidence of 103.75 cases per 100,000 inhabitants recorded, figures that make Lanzarote a hot zone. The island also saw one new death.
The archipelago added 277 new positives on Friday, of them 182 in Gran Canaria, with the Canary Islands now exceeding 6,100 accumulated cases.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Brave dad confronts armed gang who tried to steal car in front of neighbours

A dad has described the moment a knife-wielding gang tried to steal his car in front of screaming neighbours .
The 29-year-old , who does not want to be named , confronted them before they fled in a white van .
He was alerted after hearing neighbours scream between 10.30pm and 11pm on Tuesday ( August 25 ) .
He ran outside of his home in Sheldon , Birmingham to find two men had smashed into his Ford S Max , leaving shattered glass on the ground from the windows .
The dad-of-two told BirminghamLive : `` I heard my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my house and went through the front and there was a white van and two men stood at the driver ’ s door with both their heads peering inside the car .
“ I ran straight at them and that scared them off a bit .
“ They turned away and I pushed one off to the side .
“ The other one jumped into the van and then jumped out of the van with a large knife in his hand and chased me back towards my house.
” The knifeman threatened the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the neighbours who locked themselves in their porch .
He added : “ There was three of them .
There was a lot of presence around so they jumped into the van and drove off .
My neighbours all came out to see if I was OK. “ The police came quickly and did say they were in a chase with a white van.
” He admitted he is now worried for his family 's safety in case they return .
“ It ’ s a car at the end of the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything happened to my family , I would be very worried.
” West Midlands Police said enquiries are continuing and anyone with information should contact them quoting 20BE/203675W/20 .

The dad-of-two said he was alerted by screaming neighbours, and ran outside to find the thieves smashing his Ford S Max before they fled in a van when he confronted them
Brave dad confronts armed gang who tried to steal car as neighbours scream in horror
A dad has described the moment a knife-wielding gang tried to steal his car in front of screaming neighbours.
The 29-year-old, who does not want to be named, confronted them before they fled in a white van.
He was alerted after hearing neighbours scream between 10.30pm and 11pm on Tuesday (August 25).
He ran outside of his home in Sheldon, Birmingham to find two men had smashed into his Ford S Max, leaving shattered glass on the ground from the windows.
The dad-of-two told BirminghamLive : "I heard my name being shouted and I ran through my house and went through the front and there was a white van and two men stood at the driver’s door with both their heads peering inside the car.
Image: Birmingham Live) Birmingham Live)
“I ran straight at them and that scared them off a bit.
“They turned away and I pushed one off to the side.
“The other one jumped into the van and then jumped out of the van with a large knife in his hand and chased me back towards my house.”
The knifeman threatened the dad to stay away and also threatened the neighbours who locked themselves in their porch.
Image: Birmingham Live) Birmingham Live)
He added: “There was three of them. There was a lot of presence around so they jumped into the van and drove off. My neighbours all came out to see if I was OK.
“The police came quickly and did say they were in a chase with a white van.”
He admitted he is now worried for his family's safety in case they return.
“It’s a car at the end of the day," he continued. "If anything happened to my family, I would be very worried.”
West Midlands Police said enquiries are continuing and anyone with information should contact them quoting 20BE/203675W/20.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Mum's fury after shop asks to prove daughter is deaf when told to wear face mask

The mum of a disabled girl was left furious after claiming they were turned away from a Cotswold Outdoor store for not wearing a face mask .
Julie Muller and her eight-year-old daughter Sadie-Grace Muller had gone to the camping shop in Newcastle on August 6 ahead of a trip to the Lake District .
However , the trip ended in anger after Julie claims staff asked for proof that her child was deaf .
She explained that she was exempt because her daughter is deaf and needs to lip read to communicate .
Julie told ChronicleLive : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped at the door by a lady .
She said 'Where 's your mask ? '
`` I said ' I 'm exempt because my daughter 's deaf and she needs to be able to read my lips . '
`` She went 'Have you got proof ? '
, I said 'You can have a look on her head . '
I embarrassed my daughter .
I showed her the implants on her head .
`` She went 'That 's not good enough , I need paper proof . '
'' Julie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to walk away but decided to ring the store and asked the manager to meet her at the entrance .
`` He came down and said ' I ca n't let you in without a mask . '
`` I said 'But she relies on me to lip read . '
It 's noisy in the shop to start with , the music and the tills . ''
Julie claims that the manager said that due to company policy , they could come in , but she would not be served without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay .
Cotswold Outdoor says Julie and Sadie-Grace were `` welcomed '' inside after Julie explained why she was unable to wear a mask .
The firm adds that Julie was told staff were unable to `` provide any full close-contact services '' as a result .
The mum-of-three said she is now concerned about the impact on Sadie-Grace 's self-confidence .
She said : `` What was heartbreaking was Sadie asked her dad 'Am I not allowed in the shops because I 'm deaf ? '
`` I had to explain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's because I need the mask . ''
Julie , who is married to Stuart , 48 , and is mum to Rhys , 21 , and Beth , 20 , added : `` Over the years I have spent thousands in that shop .
`` I have two older children , they buy us gifts from there because we go walking all the time in the Lake District .
`` From now on I will never set foot back in that shop . ''
Although it is compulsory for people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face coverings in shops , there are several exemptions listed on the Government website , including for people who are relied upon for lip reading .
Cotswold Outdoor says it is no longer asking customers for proof of exemption after `` push-back '' from some shoppers .
The company says it has also been in touch with Julie after she raised a complaint with them online and will follow this up `` as a priority '' .
A spokesperson said : `` We take the health and safety of our customers and staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implementing the evolving and at times ambiguous Government guidelines , as sensitively as possible .
`` With regard to this particular situation my understanding is that the customer , but not her daughter , was initially asked to wear a face covering when entering our Newcastle store .
`` As soon as the store manager was made aware that the customer needed her daughter to be able to see her mouth to lip read the manager welcomed the customers into the store without requiring them to wear a face covering .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be able to provide them with any full close-contact services such as boot fitting , at that time .
`` Our Customer Services team have been in contact with the customer who has expressed via social media that she hasn ’ t received this correspondence ; this is currently being followed up as a priority .
`` Whilst some organisations are encouraging their members to carry and provide evidence of exemption to wearing face coverings , we are now not requiring our store colleagues to ask for this due to the level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minority of customers . ''

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Mum furious after shop asks her to prove daughter is deaf when told to wear face mask
Mum furious after shop asks her to prove daughter is deaf when told to wear face mask
Julie Muller claims the store would not let them shop because she was not wearing a face mask. Her daughter Sadie-Grace is deaf and needs to lip read to communicate
Mum's fury as Cotswold Outdoor asks her to prove daughter is deaf when told to wear mask
The mum of a disabled girl was left furious after claiming they were turned away from a Cotswold Outdoor store for not wearing a face mask.
Julie Muller and her eight-year-old daughter Sadie-Grace Muller had gone to the camping shop in Newcastle on August 6 ahead of a trip to the Lake District.
However, the trip ended in anger after Julie claims staff asked for proof that her child was deaf.
She explained that she was exempt because her daughter is deaf and needs to lip read to communicate.
Julie told ChronicleLive : "We went to go in and we were stopped at the door by a lady. She said 'Where's your mask?'
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
"I said 'I'm exempt because my daughter's deaf and she needs to be able to read my lips.'
"She went 'Have you got proof?', I said 'You can have a look on her head.' I embarrassed my daughter. I showed her the implants on her head.
"She went 'That's not good enough, I need paper proof.'"
Julie, from Walker, said she began to walk away but decided to ring the store and asked the manager to meet her at the entrance.
"He came down and said 'I can't let you in without a mask.'
"I said 'But she relies on me to lip read.' It's noisy in the shop to start with, the music and the tills."
Julie claims that the manager said that due to company policy, they could come in, but she would not be served without a mask, and so Julie decided not to stay.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Cotswold Outdoor says Julie and Sadie-Grace were "welcomed" inside after Julie explained why she was unable to wear a mask. The firm adds that Julie was told staff were unable to "provide any full close-contact services" as a result.
The mum-of-three said she is now concerned about the impact on Sadie-Grace's self-confidence.
She said: "What was heartbreaking was Sadie asked her dad 'Am I not allowed in the shops because I'm deaf?'
"I had to explain it was not because she's deaf, it's because I need the mask."
Julie, who is married to Stuart, 48, and is mum to Rhys, 21, and Beth, 20, added: "Over the years I have spent thousands in that shop.
"I have two older children, they buy us gifts from there because we go walking all the time in the Lake District.
"From now on I will never set foot back in that shop."
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Although it is compulsory for people over the age of 11 to wear face coverings in shops, there are several exemptions listed on the Government website, including for people who are relied upon for lip reading.
Cotswold Outdoor says it is no longer asking customers for proof of exemption after "push-back" from some shoppers.
The company says it has also been in touch with Julie after she raised a complaint with them online and will follow this up "as a priority".
A spokesperson said: "We take the health and safety of our customers and staff very seriously and have been conscientious in implementing the evolving and at times ambiguous Government guidelines, as sensitively as possible.
"With regard to this particular situation my understanding is that the customer, but not her daughter, was initially asked to wear a face covering when entering our Newcastle store.
"As soon as the store manager was made aware that the customer needed her daughter to be able to see her mouth to lip read the manager welcomed the customers into the store without requiring them to wear a face covering. However, he did explain that we wouldn’t be able to provide them with any full close-contact services such as boot fitting, at that time.
"Our Customer Services team have been in contact with the customer who has expressed via social media that she hasn’t received this
correspondence; this is currently being followed up as a priority.
"Whilst some organisations are encouraging their members to carry and provide evidence of exemption to wearing face coverings, we are now not requiring our store colleagues to ask for this due to the level of push-back they were receiving from a minority of customers."


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Marvel fans urge studio bosses not to recast Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther 2

Marvel fans are urging studio bosses not to recast Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther 2 .
Chadwick , who died age 43 on Friday following a secret battle against colon cancer , is best known for playing the lead role in Marvel 's Black Panther film franchise .
After joining Marvel in 2014 , Chadwick starred in the first Black Panther film in 2018 and had been set to appear in the sequel which is scheduled for release on May 6 , 2022 .
Chadwick 's death leaves Marvel having to decide if the film goes ahead and if another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role .
But many of the actor 's fans have took to Twitter to demand that the film does n't go ahead without Chadwick .
One wrote : `` You guys better not continue Black Panther 2 or recast it .
That would be disgusting . ''
`` Out of respect , for the future of Black Panther 2 , you should cancel the movie and not recast , '' vented a third .
While a fourth posted : `` We no longer want a Black Panther 2 .
They can not recast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
Marvel has recast actors in the past , including Mark Ruffalo who replaced Edward Norton as Bruce Banner/Hulk , While Don Cheadle took over the role of James Rhodes for Iron Man 2 .
Little is known about the plot of Black Panther 2 , but director Ryan Coogler revealed that the film would focus heavily on Chadwick 's character .
He told reporters he was interested in exploring T'Challa 's reign as King and how he adjusts to the throne .
`` You know , in the comic books @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father ] T ’ Chaka is killed .
In the MCU , he 's a man , you know ?
And those are two different things .
So , you know , in the [ books ] he was kind of a guy who was a child king , you know ?
, '' Coogler told Screen Rant .
`` He got his throne when he was very young .
So when you meet him you know you dealing with a guy who ’ s thirty-four years old who 's been king for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a different type of poise and confidence in his position , you know ?
Whereas , in our film that character is just settling in .
So I ’ d be really interested to see , you know , what kind of king he is with experience and how that affects his performance in the stories . ''

Marvel fans had been eagerly anticipating a sequel to the hugely successful Black Panther movie, which has been given a may 2022 release date
Marvel fans are urging studio bosses not to recast Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther 2.
Chadwick, who died age 43 on Friday following a secret battle against colon cancer, is best known for playing the lead role in Marvel's Black Panther film franchise.
After joining Marvel in 2014, Chadwick starred in the first Black Panther film in 2018 and had been set to appear in the sequel which is scheduled for release on May 6, 2022.
Chadwick's death leaves Marvel having to decide if the film goes ahead and if another actor should be cast in the lead role.
Image: Allstar/MARVEL STUDIOS\\DISNEY) Allstar/MARVEL STUDIOS\\DISNEY)
But many of the actor's fans have took to Twitter to demand that the film doesn't go ahead without Chadwick.
One wrote: "You guys better not continue Black Panther 2 or recast it. That would be disgusting."
Another cried: "Cancel Black Panther 2 and don’t recast."
"Out of respect, for the future of Black Panther 2, you should cancel the movie and not recast," vented a third.
While a fourth posted: "We no longer want a Black Panther 2. They cannot recast his character, they better not touch it."
Image: Allstar/MARVEL STUDIOS\\DISNEY) Allstar/MARVEL STUDIOS\\DISNEY)
Marvel has recast actors in the past, including Mark Ruffalo who replaced Edward Norton as Bruce Banner/Hulk,
While Don Cheadle took over the role of James Rhodes for Iron Man 2 .
Little is known about the plot of Black Panther 2, but director Ryan Coogler revealed that the film would focus heavily on Chadwick's character.
He told reporters he was interested in exploring T'Challa's reign as King and how he adjusts to the throne.
Image: Allstar/MARVEL STUDIOS\\DISNEY) Allstar/MARVEL STUDIOS\\DISNEY)
"You know, in the comic books he's very young when [his father] T’Chaka is killed. In the MCU, he's a man, you know? And those are two different things. So, you know, in the [books] he was kind of a guy who was a child king, you know?," Coogler told Screen Rant.
"He got his throne when he was very young. So when you meet him you know you dealing with a guy who’s thirty-four years old who's been king for a long time.
"So he has a different type of poise and confidence in his position, you know? Whereas, in our film that character is just settling in. So I’d be really interested to see, you know, what kind of king he is with experience and how that affects his performance in the stories."


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--UK, US and EU issue joint statement calling for Belarus to end violence

The UK and other countries have called on Belarus to halt its violent attacks on peaceful protesters in the wake of the Eastern European country 's disputed presidential elections .
Britain 's embassy in Minsk condemned `` the brutal and disproportionate use of force '' by police and the `` abuse and humiliation of detainees '' .
A number of people have died amid the crackdown as thousands take to the streets to demand President Alexander Lukashenko , a Putin ally who has ruled for 26 years , step down amid claims the election was rigged .
In a joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Switzerland and the EU , the UK 's embassy in Minsk called on the Belarusian authorities to stop the violence and immediately release all prisoners who were unlawfully detained following Lukashenko 's controversial re-election .
The statement said : `` We stand in solidarity with the people of Belarus who demand respect for fundamental freedoms and basic human rights through free and fair elections .
`` We are struck by the continued peaceful demonstrations across Belarus .
`` They show the determination and courage of the Belarusian people to seek democratic change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have witnessed the brutal and disproportionate use of force by the law enforcement authorities against peaceful protesters and ordinary citizens .
`` We have seen evidence of numerous injuries stemming from such use of force .
`` We have been made aware of countless incidents of abuse and humiliation of detainees .
`` We stand in solidarity with all the victims of violence and abuse .
`` We join the families of the victims in their sorrow .
`` It is with grief and in disbelief that we have witnessed the loss of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of human dignity and justice in Belarus .
`` We condemn the disproportionate use of force and urge the Belarusian authorities to stop the violence and the threats to use military force against the country ’ s own citizens and release immediately and unconditionally all those unlawfully detained .
`` Intimidation and prosecution based on political grounds need to stop .
`` We call on the Belarusian authorities to respect the country ’ s international obligations on fundamental democratic and human rights .
`` We expect a complete and transparent investigation into all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold those responsible to account .
`` Only this will pave the way for a peaceful resolution of the crisis based on an inclusive national dialogue . ''
Lukashenko said he had ordered half the army to enter combat preparedness , and had agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin , his ally , that their troops could unite in the event of a threat from the West .
Belarus is Russia 's closest ex-Soviet ally and its territory is an integral part of Moscow 's European defence strategy .
On Friday , Foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of journalists in Belarus .
The Foreign Secretary tweeted on Friday : `` I condemn the mass detention of over 50 journalists last night in Belarus , including from @ BBC , local & international media .
`` This was a blatant attempt to interfere with objective & honest reporting .
The BBC 's Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg Tweeted on Thursday that he was among those detained and held at a police station for two hours for `` document checks '' .
He said it was a `` clear attempt to interfere with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Belarus has seen widespread protests since Lukashenko was declared the winner of elections earlier this month .
Opposition figures insist the vote was rigged as Mr Lukashenko , an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin , claimed election as president for the sixth time .
Lukashenko , facing a nearly three-week popular uprising since a disputed election , denies opposition accusations that he rigged the August 9 election to prolong his 26-year rule .
Opposition presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya fled to Lithuania after the vote that her supporters say she won .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the West , and accuses Nato of massing forces on Belarusian frontiers , which the alliance denies .
He threatened on Friday to cut off European transit routes across his country if sanctions are imposed .
He said he would block European neighbours from shipping goods to Russia over Belarusian territory , and divert exports now shipped through ports in EU member Lithuania .
State media reported him as saying : `` They got fat and forgot what Belarus is .
And thought we could be frightened off with rockets and tanks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ afraid of whom .
We 'll show them what sanctions are . ''
He added : `` If they ( Nato troops ) do n't hold still , it 's necessary to use a joint grouping of armed forces , the basis of which is the Belarusian army .
The Russians must support us and follow us . ''
Putin has said the Kremlin had set up a `` reserve police force '' at Lukashenko 's request , although it would be deployed only if necessary .
Neighbouring Lithuania , Poland and Latvia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action against Lukashenko .

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Peaceful protesters have been attacked by riot police in the streets of Minsk and unlawfully detained amid demonstrations over the disputed re-election of Russia ally President Alexander Lukashenko
UK issues joint statement with US and EU calling for Belarus to end violence
The UK and other countries have called on Belarus to halt its violent attacks on peaceful protesters in the wake of the Eastern European country's disputed presidential elections.
Britain's embassy in Minsk condemned "the brutal and disproportionate use of force" by police and the "abuse and humiliation of detainees".
A number of people have died amid the crackdown as thousands take to the streets to demand President Alexander Lukashenko, a Putin ally who has ruled for 26 years, step down amid claims the election was rigged.
In a joint statement with the missions of the US, Switzerland and the EU, the UK's embassy in Minsk called on the Belarusian authorities to stop the violence and immediately release all prisoners who were unlawfully detained following Lukashenko's controversial re-election.
The statement said: "We stand in solidarity with the people of Belarus who demand respect for fundamental freedoms and basic human rights through free and fair elections.
Image: Natalia Fedosenko/TASS) Natalia Fedosenko/TASS)
"We are struck by the continued peaceful demonstrations across Belarus.
"They show the determination and courage of the Belarusian people to seek democratic change.
"Since the elections, we have witnessed the brutal and disproportionate use of force by the law enforcement authorities against peaceful protesters and ordinary citizens.
"We have seen evidence of numerous injuries stemming from such use of force.
"We have been made aware of countless incidents of abuse and humiliation of detainees.
"We stand in solidarity with all the victims of violence and abuse.
"We join the families of the victims in their sorrow.
"It is with grief and in disbelief that we have witnessed the loss of life, the suffering, and violations of human dignity and justice in Belarus.
Image: Sergei Bobylev/TASS) Sergei Bobylev/TASS) Image: TATYANA ZENKOVICH/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) TATYANA ZENKOVICH/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
"We condemn the disproportionate use of force and urge the Belarusian authorities to stop the violence and the threats to use military force against the country’s own citizens and release immediately and unconditionally all those unlawfully detained.
"Intimidation and prosecution based on political grounds need to stop.
"We call on the Belarusian authorities to respect the country’s international obligations on fundamental democratic and human rights.
"We expect a complete and transparent investigation into all alleged crimes and abuses in order to hold those responsible to account.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"Only this will pave the way for a peaceful resolution of the crisis based on an inclusive national dialogue."
Lukashenko said he had ordered half the army to enter combat preparedness, and had agreed with Russian President Vladimir Putin,his ally, that their troops could unite in the event of a threat from the West.
Belarus is Russia's closest ex-Soviet ally and its territory is an integral part of Moscow's European defence strategy.
On Friday, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab condemned the mass detention of journalists in Belarus.
The Foreign Secretary tweeted on Friday: "I condemn the mass detention of over 50 journalists last night in Belarus, including from @BBC, local & international media.
"This was a blatant attempt to interfere with objective & honest reporting.
"The Belarusian authorities must stop targeting journalists & #defendmediafreedom".
The BBC's Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg Tweeted on Thursday that he was among those detained and held at a police station for two hours for "document checks".
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He said it was a "clear attempt to interfere with coverage" of the events in Belarus.
Belarus has seen widespread protests since Lukashenko was declared the winner of elections earlier this month.
Opposition figures insist the vote was rigged as Mr Lukashenko, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, claimed election as president for the sixth time.
Lukashenko, facing a nearly three-week popular uprising since a disputed election, denies opposition accusations that he rigged the August 9 election to prolong his 26-year rule.
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Opposition presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya fled to Lithuania after the vote that her supporters say she won.
Lukashenko claims the protesters are funded by the West, and accuses Nato of massing forces on Belarusian frontiers, which the alliance denies.
He threatened on Friday to cut off European transit routes across his country if sanctions are imposed.
He said he would block European neighbours from shipping goods to Russia over Belarusian territory, and divert exports now shipped through ports in EU member Lithuania.
State media reported him as saying: "They got fat and forgot what Belarus is. And thought we could be frightened off with rockets and tanks.
"Well let's see who is afraid of whom. We'll show them what sanctions are."
He added: "If they (Nato troops) don't hold still, it's necessary to use a joint grouping of armed forces, the basis of which is the Belarusian army. The Russians must support us and follow us."
Putin has said the Kremlin had set up a "reserve police force" at Lukashenko's request, although it would be deployed only if necessary.
Neighbouring Lithuania, Poland and Latvia have pushed for Europe to take stronger action against Lukashenko.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Gary Neville makes Lionel Messi transfer prediction as Man City rumours grow

Gary Neville believes Lionel Messi will remain a Barcelona player despite the doubt surrounding his future at the Nou Camp .
The Sky Sports pundit has cited a `` power struggle '' in Catalunya and reckons the Argentine is looking to assert his authority .
He is known to have issues with current Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu with the club in disarray .
But Neville can not envisage a situation where the 33-year-old leaves the club he has spent his entire career at .
`` I think it ’ s politics and power struggle .
Messi is flexing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It ’ s probably a bit more than that , but I think that is where it will end up in the end .
`` The idea that Barcelona will lose this player and he doesn ’ t finish his career there seems unbelievable to me .
Does he really want to leave ?
Maybe .
`` But when push comes to shove and he ’ s got to meet with the president , the board and everyone else standing in his way , I think he will end up staying .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Premier League , I think it would be to work with Pep .
`` Would I want to see it ?
I think I would have to say yes , because the idea of watching Messi close up , something I have done over the last 10 years , really is something to behold .
`` Would I want to stand in the way of every single young fan in this country having the opportunity to him at close hand when fans are back in stadiums , no I wouldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he doesn ’ t do very well for them ! ''
Pep Guardiola and Messi teamed up to pioneer what is seen by many as the greatest club side of all time .
Barcelona between 2008 - 2012 dominated Spanish and European football and the current City boss has waxed lyrical about the Argentine ever since leaving the Nou Camp .

Lionel Messi's Barcelona future continues to hang in the balance following his exit request with Man City heavily linked as Pep Guardiola eyes a reunion with the forward
Gary Neville believes Lionel Messi will remain a Barcelona player despite the doubt surrounding his future at the Nou Camp.
The Sky Sports pundit has cited a "power struggle" in Catalunya and reckons the Argentine is looking to assert his authority.
He is known to have issues with current Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu with the club in disarray.
But Neville cannot envisage a situation where the 33-year-old leaves the club he has spent his entire career at.
"I think it’s politics and power struggle. Messi is flexing his muscles," said the pundit.
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"It’s probably a bit more than that, but I think that is where it will end up in the end.
"The idea that Barcelona will lose this player and he doesn’t finish his career there seems unbelievable to me. Does he really want to leave? Maybe.
"But when push comes to shove and he’s got to meet with the president, the board and everyone else standing in his way, I think he will end up staying.
"But if he were to come to the Premier League, I think it would be to work with Pep.
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"Would I want to see it? I think I would have to say yes, because the idea of watching Messi close up, something I have done over the last 10 years, really is something to behold.
"Would I want to stand in the way of every single young fan in this country having the opportunity to him at close hand when fans are back in stadiums, no I wouldn’t.
"But I just hope he doesn’t do very well for them!"
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Pep Guardiola and Messi teamed up to pioneer what is seen by many as the greatest club side of all time.
Barcelona between 2008 - 2012 dominated Spanish and European football and the current City boss has waxed lyrical about the Argentine ever since leaving the Nou Camp.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Aston Villa ‘plot Abraham transfer return’ amid Werner competition at Chelsea

Aston Villa are believed to have sent feelers out for their former frontman Tammy Abraham .
Chelsea sent the youngster up to the West Midlands two years ago , where he scored 26 goals and helped fire the team to top-flight promotion under the guidance of assistant manager John Terry .
JT and Villa are now reportedly hoping fellow striker Timo Werner ’ s high-profile arrival at Stamford Bridge will persuade Abraham of the need to look elsewhere for regular first-team football .
But despite the interest from the club where he has fond memories from the Championship , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his place at Chelsea , reports the Daily Mail .
Abraham enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in Frank Lampard ’ s side , scoring 16 goals including the opener at home to Villa , and seven in the space of three matches this time last year .
The Blues are embracing the kind of transfer window that only a billionaire owner can buy , with Brazil legend Thiago Silva , Dutch international Hakim Ziyech and Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell , as well as Werner , among their recent additions .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition for places and would prefer to remain in west London than take the bait of being a big fish in a smaller pond .
Olivier Giroud ended the last campaign ahead of Abraham in the strikers ’ pecking order , but the Englishman will be desperate to regain his astonishing form from the start of the season .
Has Tammy Abraham got what it takes ?
Have your say in the comments .
Having started the season in style , Abraham suffered ankle injury shortly before the Premier League was suspended and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off following the June restart .
Yet , with Chelsea competing once again in the Champions League and the domestic calendar crammed into season a month shorter than usual , he is likely to get some outings .
The first of those could even be this weekend as Chelsea take on Brighton at the Amex Stadium in a test event for the readmission of supporters into Premier League grounds .

John Terry and the Villa top brass are reportedly attempting to lure their one-time loanee back to the club he helped get promoted
Aston Villa are believed to have sent feelers out for their former frontman Tammy Abraham.
Chelsea sent the youngster up to the West Midlands two years ago, where he scored 26 goals and helped fire the team to top-flight promotion under the guidance of assistant manager John Terry.
JT and Villa are now reportedly hoping fellow striker Timo Werner’s high-profile arrival at Stamford Bridge will persuade Abraham of the need to look elsewhere for regular first-team football.
But despite the interest from the club where he has fond memories from the Championship, the 22-year-old is determined to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea, reports the Daily Mail.
Abraham enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in Frank Lampard’s side, scoring 16 goals including the opener at home to Villa, and seven in the space of three matches this time last year.
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The Blues are embracing the kind of transfer window that only a billionaire owner can buy, with Brazil legend Thiago Silva, Dutch international Hakim Ziyech and Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell, as well as Werner, among their recent additions.
However, Abraham is apparently undeterred by the increased competition for places and would prefer to remain in west London than take the bait of being a big fish in a smaller pond.
Olivier Giroud ended the last campaign ahead of Abraham in the strikers’ pecking order, but the Englishman will be desperate to regain his astonishing form from the start of the season.
Has Tammy Abraham got what it takes? Have your say in the comments .
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Having started the season in style, Abraham suffered ankle injury shortly before the Premier League was suspended and failed to pick up where he left off following the June restart.
Yet, with Chelsea competing once again in the Champions League and the domestic calendar crammed into season a month shorter than usual, he is likely to get some outings.
The first of those could even be this weekend as Chelsea take on Brighton at the Amex Stadium in a test event for the readmission of supporters into Premier League grounds.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Chadwick Boseman latest project announced a week before his death

Chadwick Boseman 's latest project , a drama which casts a light on a key moment in US civil rights history , was revealed just a week ago .
The actor 's death at the age of 43 following a battle with colon cancer , was announced earlier today .
On August 24 Chadwick as revealed to be an executive producer on a new mini-series , alongside Family Guy ’ s Seth MacFarlane .
It examines Little Rock Nine – a high-profile court case from 1957 that saw racial segregation at schools put to an end .
The show tells @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 14 made history as one of the first Black students to attend an all-white school Little Rock , Arkansas .
Carlotto risked her life to fight to get an eduction and was a victim of vicious racist attacks .
The series is based on Carlotto 's 2009 memoir about her experiences at Central High , A Mighty Long Way : My Journey To Justice At Little Rock Central High .
The series tells of the ‘ humour , family , friendship , and solidarity ’ of her life , According to Hollywood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his production team ’ s second major project with NBCUniversal who was said to co-write the series with Seth Fisher .
Chadwick was born and raised in Anderson , South Carolina , and made his acting debut in the TV series All My Children in 2003 .
He made his big screen debut in 2008 in biopic The Express : The Ernie Davis Story where he played Floyd Little .
In April this year , fans had been concerned after footage of Chadwick showed him looking frail .
The star had sparked alarm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearance on Instagram .
Stars paid tribute to Chadwick after he died on Friday .
Captain America co-star Don Cheadle was one of the first to pay tribute as he shared on Twitter : `` I will miss you , birthday brother .
you were always light and love to me .
my god ... forever and ever . ''

A week before his death it was reported the Black Panther actor was working on a mini-series which from tells of the battle to end racial segregation in US schools in 1957
Chadwick Boseman's latest project, a drama which casts a light on a key moment in US civil rights history, was revealed just a week ago.
The actor's death at the age of 43 following a battle with colon cancer, was announced earlier today.
On August 24 Chadwick as revealed to be an executive producer on a new mini-series, alongside Family Guy’s Seth MacFarlane.
It examines Little Rock Nine – a high-profile court case from 1957 that saw racial segregation at schools put to an end.
The show tells the story of Carlotta Walls, who at 14 made history as one of the first Black students to attend an all-white school Little Rock, Arkansas.
Image: PA) PA)
Carlotto risked her life to fight to get an eduction and was a victim of vicious racist attacks.
The series is based on Carlotto's 2009 memoir about her experiences at Central High, A Mighty Long Way: My Journey To Justice At Little Rock Central High.
The series tells of the ‘humour, family, friendship, and solidarity’ of her life, According to Hollywood Reporter.
This will be MacFarlane and his production team’s second major project with NBCUniversal who was said to co-write the series with Seth Fisher.
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Chadwick was born and raised in Anderson, South Carolina, and made his acting debut in the TV series All My Children in 2003.
He made his big screen debut in 2008 in biopic The Express: The Ernie Davis Story where he played Floyd Little.
In April this year, fans had been concerned after footage of Chadwick showed him looking frail.
The star had sparked alarm when he looked dramatically thinner during an appearance on Instagram.
Stars paid tribute to Chadwick after he died on Friday.
Captain America co-star Don Cheadle was one of the first to pay tribute as he shared on Twitter : "I will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god ... forever and ever."


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Jeff Stelling hints he could quit Soccer Saturday after Sky Sports axed co-stars

Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling has hinted he could quit the show over Sky Sports ' decision to axe three of his co-stars .
Matt Le Tissier , Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas were all given their marching orders by the broadcaster as they look to overhaul their coverage .
Scott Minto has also been told he is being let go while Sky have cut regular shows Sunday Supplement , Goals On Sunday and The Debate .
Reports on Friday suggested Stelling could leave , and he appeared to confirm he was considering his future in a tweet in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted : `` Thanks for all the messages of support - and even for most of those who have a different view as I believe in free speech .
Have Sky made an error in axing the Soccer Saturday trio ?
Have your say below .
`` So far no discussions have taken place , no decisions made .
Only I know what I am thinking but it is important to listen to all arguments .
Thanks again . ''
Following the news earlier in the week that Le Tissier , Thompson and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ juts Stelling and Paul Merson from the regular line-up , the host said : `` One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates .
`` They have been part of a team that for me was the best . ''
Stelling joined Sky in 1994 as the host of Sports Saturday , which became Soccer Saturday four years later .
He has garnered a huge following in that time for his on-air persona , including dramatic reactions to goals scored and conceded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @

After Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas were let go by Sky Sports, Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling has hinted he may follow
Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling has hinted he could quit the show over Sky Sports' decision to axe three of his co-stars.
Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas were all given their marching orders by the broadcaster as they look to overhaul their coverage.
Scott Minto has also been told he is being let go while Sky have cut regular shows Sunday Supplement, Goals On Sunday and The Debate.
Reports on Friday suggested Stelling could leave, and he appeared to confirm he was considering his future in a tweet in the early hours of Saturday morning.
He posted: "Thanks for all the messages of support - and even for most of those who have a different view as I believe in free speech.
Have Sky made an error in axing the Soccer Saturday trio? Have your say below.
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"So far no discussions have taken place, no decisions made. Only I know what I am thinking but it is important to listen to all arguments. Thanks again."
Following the news earlier in the week that Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas had been let go, leaving juts Stelling and Paul Merson from the regular line-up, the host said: "One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates.
"They have been part of a team that for me was the best."
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Stelling joined Sky in 1994 as the host of Sports Saturday, which became Soccer Saturday four years later.
He has garnered a huge following in that time for his on-air persona, including dramatic reactions to goals scored and conceded by his hometown and boyhood club Hartlepool.


thedailymirror--2020-08-29--Six workers at Mr Kipling bakery catch coronavirus but factory stays open

Six workers at a Mr Kipling bakery have tested positive for coronavirus and are now self-isolating at home .
The factory in Trent Vale , Stoke-on-Trent continues to operate despite the positive test results for the workers , who are still receiving full pay , according to owner Premier Foods .
As it attempted to reassure customers and local residents , the firm said it is believed the staff members , who represent 0.9 per cent of the site 's workforce , caught the virus in the community .
A number of colleagues who had close contacted with the infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , are now self-isolating at home as a precaution , StokeonTrentLive reported .
The factory makes millions of Mr Kipling cakes and pies each year .
Have you been affected by the cases ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
Stoke-on-Trent Council had said a cluster of Covid-19 cases had emerged and been linked to a food manufacturer in the Potteries .
It did not name the site .
A spokeswoman for Premier Foods confirmed they were six employees from the factory in Trent Vale .
Four live in Newcastle-under-Lyme , Staffordshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had said three of the workers were `` socially linked '' .
The factory has brought in new measures including additional cleaning , head visors for staff and social distancing marshals .
The Premier Foods spokeswoman said : `` The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is our absolute priority , and we have done everything we can throughout the pandemic to protect our teams .
`` We have seen a very small number of colleagues test positive for Covid-19 at our Stoke factory , reflective of an increase in cases in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result , we have introduced further protective measures on site , in addition to our already stringent hygiene and safety procedures .
“ We have been in contact with our local health protection team and are confident that we have taken all the necessary steps to protect our teams .
`` We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to keep local authorities updated . ''
Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Abi Brown said it was satisfied with the measures taken by Premier Foods .
She said : `` We have been working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the city , including Premier Foods , throughout the pandemic .
`` Our public health team has been impressed with the measures introduced by Premier Foods , both before and since this issue .
It is actually thanks to their processes that this issue came to light so quickly .
`` We have been able to see that these infections did not take place in the factory itself , but in the community . ''
In recent weeks , there have been clusters of cases at a number of businesses in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greggs depot in Bramley , near Leeds in West Yorkshire , was shut after about 20 staff were diagnosed .
The distribution centre was due to be inspected and undergo a deep clean .
In the village of Attleborough in Norfolk , 80 workers at Banham Poultry processing factory have tested positive for the virus .
About 350 families are now self-isolating .
Meanwhile , a McDonald 's restaurant in Dagenham , east London , was shut after three staff members tested positive for Covid-19 .
A company spokesperson said the restaurant was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ As with all of the decisions we have made across this unprecedented period , the safety of our people and customers is our absolute priority , and we will re-open as soon as we feel we can , ” the spokesperson said .
McDonald 's has been using a number of safety measures in its restaurants , including perspex screens to prevent contact between workers and customers .
Nationwide restrictions can not be ruled out should England see a spike in coronavirus cases this winter , the Health Secretary has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions may not be eased over Christmas to avoid an `` uptick '' in the number of Covid-19 cases .
Speaking to The Times , Mr Hancock said countries in others parts of the world were already experiencing a second wave , adding it was `` a very serious threat '' .
But he said the UK was managing to keep the number of new cases `` flat '' through the test and trace system and local lockdowns .
Describing the worst-case scenario , he said the UK could be battling bad flu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend more time indoors .
He continued : `` Cases go up again , and we have to use very extensive local lockdowns or take further national action .
`` We do n't rule that out , but we do n't want to see it . ''

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The Mr Kipling factory in Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent is still operating even though six workers have tested positive for coronavirus, and owner Premier Foods says it is thought they caught the bug in the community
Six workers at Mr Kipling bakery test positive for coronavirus but factory remains open
Six workers at a Mr Kipling bakery have tested positive for coronavirus and are now self-isolating at home.
The factory in Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent continues to operate despite the positive test results for the workers, who are still receiving full pay, according to owner Premier Foods.
As it attempted to reassure customers and local residents, the firm said it is believed the staff members, who represent 0.9 per cent of the site's workforce, caught the virus in the community.
A number of colleagues who had close contacted with the infected workers, through car sharing, for example, are now self-isolating at home as a precaution, StokeonTrentLive reported.
The factory makes millions of Mr Kipling cakes and pies each year.
Have you been affected by the cases? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
Image: Stoke Sentinel/BPM MEDIA) Stoke Sentinel/BPM MEDIA)
Stoke-on-Trent Council had said a cluster of Covid-19 cases had emerged and been linked to a food manufacturer in the Potteries.
It did not name the site.
A spokeswoman for Premier Foods confirmed they were six employees from the factory in Trent Vale.
Four live in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, and two in Stoke-on-Trent.
The council had said three of the workers were "socially linked".
The factory has brought in new measures including additional cleaning, head visors for staff and social distancing marshals.
The Premier Foods spokeswoman said: "The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is our absolute priority, and we have done everything we can throughout the pandemic to protect our teams.
"We have seen a very small number of colleagues test positive for Covid-19 at our Stoke factory, reflective of an increase in cases in the wider Stoke-on-Trent/Newcastle-under-Lyme area.
"As a result, we have introduced further protective measures on site, in addition to our already stringent hygiene and safety procedures.
Image: Stoke Sentinel/BPM MEDIA) Stoke Sentinel/BPM MEDIA)
“We have been in contact with our local health protection team and are confident that we have taken all the necessary steps to protect our teams.
"We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to keep local authorities updated."
Stoke-on-Trent City Council leader Abi Brown said it was satisfied with the measures taken by Premier Foods.
She said: "We have been working closely with all the food manufacturing businesses in the city, including Premier Foods, throughout the pandemic.
"Our public health team has been impressed with the measures introduced by Premier Foods, both before and since this issue. It is actually thanks to their processes that this issue came to light so quickly.
"We have been able to see that these infections did not take place in the factory itself, but in the community."
In recent weeks, there have been clusters of cases at a number of businesses in the UK, including food factories.
A Greggs depot in Bramley, near Leeds in West Yorkshire, was shut after about 20 staff were diagnosed.
The distribution centre was due to be inspected and undergo a deep clean.
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In the village of Attleborough in Norfolk, 80 workers at Banham Poultry processing factory have tested positive for the virus.
About 350 families are now self-isolating.
Meanwhile, a McDonald's restaurant in Dagenham, east London, was shut after three staff members tested positive for Covid-19.
A company spokesperson said the restaurant was closed as a precaution.
The spokesperson added: “As with all of the decisions we have made across this unprecedented period, the safety of our people and customers is our absolute priority, and we will re-open as soon as we feel we can,” the spokesperson said.
McDonald's has been using a number of safety measures in its restaurants, including perspex screens to prevent contact between workers and customers.
Nationwide restrictions cannot be ruled out should England see a spike in coronavirus cases this winter, the Health Secretary has warned.
Matt Hancock also hinted that restrictions may not be eased over Christmas to avoid an "uptick" in the number of Covid-19 cases.
Speaking to The Times, Mr Hancock said countries in others parts of the world were already experiencing a second wave, adding it was "a very serious threat".
But he said the UK was managing to keep the number of new cases "flat" through the test and trace system and local lockdowns.
Describing the worst-case scenario, he said the UK could be battling bad flu and a growth in coronavirus as people spend more time indoors.
He continued: "Cases go up again, and we have to use very extensive local lockdowns or take further national action.
"We don't rule that out, but we don't want to see it."