thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Ellen DeGeneres' wife Portia speaks out amid show scandal and 'toxic' claims

Ellen DeGeneres has been publicly supported by her wife Portia de Rossi amid claims of misconduct on her daytime talk show .
The 62-year-old comedian has been hit by a number of employees speaking out about the 'toxic ' atmosphere behind the scenes on The Ellen DeGeneres Show , with claims of misconduct .
This has led to Ellen issuing an apology to all staff for how they have been treated with a promise for a better way forward , as WarnerMedia conduct an investigation into the claims raised by former employees in a BuzzFeed report .
Now Ellen 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her support in an Instagram post .
The couple have been married since August 2008 , announcing their coupling immediately after California ’ s Supreme Court lifted the ban on same-sex marriage .
Portia captioned her post : `` To all our fans ... .we see you .
Thank you for your support . ''
She added a number of hashtags that lent some more meaning to her thoughts - # stopbotattacks , # IStandWithEllenDeGeneres , # IStandByEllen , # IstandByEllenDeGeneres and # bekindtooneanother .
The final phrase is what Ellen uses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reference of `` bot attacks '' have left many scratching their heads as to what she is allegeing .
Last week , Ellen addressed the issues surrounding the allegations about her show directly with her employees in a lengthy memo .
She wrote : `` My name is on the show and everything we do and I take responsibility for that .
`` Alongside Warner Bros , we immediately began an internal investigation and we are taking steps , together , to correct the issues .
`` As we 've grown exponentially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay on top of everything and relied on others to do their jobs as they knew I 'd want them done .
Clearly some did n't .
`` That will now change and I 'm committed to ensuring this does not happen again . ''
Ellen also promised to `` learn and grow '' after this and she continued in her memo : `` We all have to be more mindful about the way our words and actions affect others , and I 'm glad the issues at our show were brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do my part in continuing to push myself and everyone around me to learn and grow .
`` It 's important to me and to Warner Bros. that everyone who has something to say can speak up and feels safe doing so . ''
Warner Bros. also released a statement last week in which they indicated `` dozens of current and former employees '' had been interviewed .
They announced that they were `` disappointed that the primary findings of the investigation indicated some deficiencies related to the show 's day-to-day management .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bros. and Ellen DeGeneres are all committed to ensuring a workplace based on respect and inclusion .
`` We are confident this course of action will lead us to the right way forward for the show . ''
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Portia de Rossi has given her public support to her under fire wife Ellen DeGeneres, who has seen her talk show hit with claims of misconduct among staff
Ellen DeGeneres has been publicly supported by her wife Portia de Rossi amid claims of misconduct on her daytime talk show.
The 62-year-old comedian has been hit by a number of employees speaking out about the 'toxic' atmosphere behind the scenes on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, with claims of misconduct.
This has led to Ellen issuing an apology to all staff for how they have been treated with a promise for a better way forward, as WarnerMedia conduct an investigation into the claims raised by former employees in a BuzzFeed report.
Now Ellen's 47-year-old wife, Portia, has expressed her support in an Instagram post.
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The couple have been married since August 2008, announcing their coupling immediately after California’s Supreme Court lifted the ban on same-sex marriage.
Portia captioned her post: "To all our fans....we see you. Thank you for your support."
She added a number of hashtags that lent some more meaning to her thoughts - #stopbotattacks, #IStandWithEllenDeGeneres, #IStandByEllen, #IstandByEllenDeGeneres and #bekindtooneanother.
The final phrase is what Ellen uses to finish her show each day, while the reference of "bot attacks" have left many scratching their heads as to what she is allegeing.
Image: PA) PA)
Last week, Ellen addressed the issues surrounding the allegations about her show directly with her employees in a lengthy memo.
She wrote: "My name is on the show and everything we do and I take responsibility for that.
"Alongside Warner Bros, we immediately began an internal investigation and we are taking steps, together, to correct the issues.
"As we've grown exponentially, I've not been able to stay on top of everything and relied on others to do their jobs as they knew I'd want them done. Clearly some didn't.
"That will now change and I'm committed to ensuring this does not happen again."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Ellen also promised to "learn and grow" after this and she continued in her memo: "We all have to be more mindful about the way our words and actions affect others, and I'm glad the issues at our show were brought to my attention.
"I promise to do my part in continuing to push myself and everyone around me to learn and grow.
"It's important to me and to Warner Bros. that everyone who has something to say can speak up and feels safe doing so."
Warner Bros. also released a statement last week in which they indicated "dozens of current and former employees" had been interviewed.
Image: FOX Image Collection via Getty Images) FOX Image Collection via Getty Images)
They announced that they were "disappointed that the primary findings of the investigation indicated some deficiencies related to the show's day-to-day management."
The statement concluded: "Warner Bros. and Ellen DeGeneres are all committed to ensuring a workplace based on respect and inclusion.
"We are confident this course of action will lead us to the right way forward for the show."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Driver hit with £90 parking fine while taking drive-thru coronavirus test

A `` flabbergasted '' motorist says he was handed a parking fine after taking a drive-through coronavirus test at a car park in north London .
Geoff Pugh , 52 , received the £90 penalty charge notice ( PCN ) from Highview Parking after taking his family for a throat and mouth swab in the car park at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre in Enfield on July 7 .
The site has been used for testing during the lockdown period .
Mr Pugh , a photographer from Stoke Newington , east London , said : `` At first I thought it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was about to pay it , but when I looked into where it happened and realised what it was , I was flabbergasted .
`` I think it 's completely ridiculous to charge someone for looking after the health of their family , neighbours and work colleagues .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE '' I did n't even leave the car the whole time I was there . ''
Mr Pugh said he was at the site for 23 minutes with his wife and two children - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of the advice from staff directing him where to go .
His vehicle had been detected by a camera using automatic number plate recognition ( ANPR ) which was situated in the car park .
A Highview Parking spokesman said it would cancel any PCNs issued to visitors `` incorrectly '' .
The spokesman said : `` The car park terms and conditions and the pay-for-parking system and tariff are set by our client - we do not have any involvement in setting these rules , or indeed when they do or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can not confirm whether or not the car park has been repurposed by Enfield Council , just that we have been asked to suspend enforcement activity on specific days and times where they have agreed to provide space for Covid testing .
However the car park is still being used for retail during this time .
`` As these are specific dates , we rely on notification of those dates in advance .
`` July 7 was an occasion where we were only notified that the site had been used for Covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and PCNs were already issued .
`` We will cancel any PCNs that have been issued to visitors incorrectly on this or any other specified date where testing is taking place . ''

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Photographer Geoff Pugh, 52, from Stoke Newington, received a £90 PCN from Highview Parking after taking his family for a drive-thru swab test
A "flabbergasted" motorist says he was handed a parking fine after taking a drive-through coronavirus test at a car park in north London.
Geoff Pugh, 52, received the £90 penalty charge notice (PCN) from Highview Parking after taking his family for a throat and mouth swab in the car park at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre in Enfield on July 7.
The site has been used for testing during the lockdown period.
Mr Pugh, a photographer from Stoke Newington, east London, said: "At first I thought it was just a genuine fine, so I was about to pay it, but when I looked into where it happened and realised what it was, I was flabbergasted.
"I think it's completely ridiculous to charge someone for looking after the health of their family, neighbours and work colleagues.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
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"I didn't even leave the car the whole time I was there."
Mr Pugh said he was at the site for 23 minutes with his wife and two children - aged nine and 11 - and followed all of the advice from staff directing him where to go.
His vehicle had been detected by a camera using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) which was situated in the car park.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A Highview Parking spokesman said it would cancel any PCNs issued to visitors "incorrectly".
The spokesman said: "The car park terms and conditions and the pay-for-parking system and tariff are set by our client - we do not have any involvement in setting these rules, or indeed when they do or do not charge for parking.
"We cannot confirm whether or not the car park has been repurposed by Enfield Council, just that we have been asked to suspend enforcement activity on specific days and times where they have agreed to provide space for Covid testing. However the car park is still being used for retail during this time.
"As these are specific dates, we rely on notification of those dates in advance.
"July 7 was an occasion where we were only notified that the site had been used for Covid testing, more than a week later, and PCNs were already issued.
"We will cancel any PCNs that have been issued to visitors incorrectly on this or any other specified date where testing is taking place."


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--Snap weddings ban with 24 hours' notice will lead to 'avalanche of redundancies'

The government 's snap weddings ban will decimate the 'forgotten ' events industry , with an “ avalanche ” of redundancies expected , a hire company boss has warned .
Weddings for up to 30 people had been given the go-ahead from Saturday ( August 1 ) before Downing Street u-turned on Friday afternoon , postponing any easing until at least August 15 .
Stuart Slaughter – co-owner of Plato Catering Hire – said his industry has been “ shafted ” , with the furlough scheme now being wound up despite businesses having no income .
The 49-year-old , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couples planning their big day for Saturday ( August 1 ) will now be out of pocket and wary about re-booking , with the peak wedding season effectively over .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE “ It 's just wrong , utterly unacceptable that someone can cancel your wedding within 24 hours and you 've probably got no chance of recovering that money through insurance , ” he told the Mirror Online .
At present , receptions can only be attended by six people outside or two households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which supplies catering products – had been hired for five weddings on Saturday that were all to be held outdoors in private gardens , under open-plan marquees .
One had even booked 25 six-foot trestle tables , enough for one per guest , such was the determination to abide by social-distancing measures .
“ How 's it fair that pubs can stay open and you can go and drink , go from pub to pub with strangers without giving your contact details , but you ca n't have a wedding for 30 where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trace and you are more likely to safeguard your friends and family ?
” said Mr Slaughter .
He continued : “ It just seems madness that you can get hundreds of people on a beach today , people in pubs but you ca n't have a wedding .
“ The pub industry has been very vocal and they 're getting all the support .
The wedding industry have been given nothing and our peak wedding season has gone .
It 's effectively gone , we wo n't get any real revenue until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handing money out left right and centre to the hospitality industry , the pubs , clubs , restaurants , hotels but nothing for their supply chains.
” Since April 1 , Plato Catering has turned over just £2,000 .
From Monday , he said he has had to start paying PAYE National Insurance and then from September 1 , 10 per cent of salaries and 20 the following month before the furlough scheme is set to stop completely in November .
“ We have to pay everything without any real income in sight.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ x thousand here and x thousand there ” redundancies at major firms but job losses at the smaller family-run companies – many of which make up the events industry – “ are n't talked about ” .
“ What they are not seeing is the five in the marquee hire companies , the freelancers , the 10 from event companies , these could mount up to tens of thousands .
“ The events and wedding industry employ one million people ... it 's going to be an avalanche.
” Mr Slaughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lynn as part of a £2 bet with his dad on New Year 's Eve 1999 , said the industry wants a furlough extension until April 1 , 2021 and a rates freeze until March 2022 .
“ Without government support many companies will not make it through to see a great year for weddings and events in 2021 , ” he added .

Boris Johnson: 'The reopening of bowling alleys, casinos and ice rinks and weddings of more than 30 is postponed'
Boris Johnson: 'The reopening of bowling alleys, casinos and ice rinks and weddings of more than 30 is postponed'
EXCLUSIVE: Plato Catering Hire owner Stuart Slaughter, of Alcester, Warwickshire, said No10's snap decision to postpone weddings for up to 30 with under 24 hours' notice will decimate the industry
Last minute weddings ban 'will lead to avalanche of redundancies', events boss warns
The government's snap weddings ban will decimate the 'forgotten' events industry, with an “avalanche” of redundancies expected, a hire company boss has warned.
Weddings for up to 30 people had been given the go-ahead from Saturday (August 1) before Downing Street u-turned on Friday afternoon, postponing any easing until at least August 15.
Stuart Slaughter – co-owner of Plato Catering Hire – said his industry has been “shafted”, with the furlough scheme now being wound up despite businesses having no income.
The 49-year-old, from Alcester, Warwickshire, said hordes of couples planning their big day for Saturday (August 1) will now be out of pocket and wary about re-booking, with the peak wedding season effectively over.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
“It's just wrong, utterly unacceptable that someone can cancel your wedding within 24 hours and you've probably got no chance of recovering that money through insurance,” he told the Mirror Online.
At present, receptions can only be attended by six people outside or two households inside.
Mr Slaughter's firm – which supplies catering products – had been hired for five weddings on Saturday that were all to be held outdoors in private gardens, under open-plan marquees.
One had even booked 25 six-foot trestle tables, enough for one per guest, such was the determination to abide by social-distancing measures.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“How's it fair that pubs can stay open and you can go and drink, go from pub to pub with strangers without giving your contact details, but you can't have a wedding for 30 where you are pretty much guaranteed track and trace and you are more likely to safeguard your friends and family?” said Mr Slaughter.
He continued: “It just seems madness that you can get hundreds of people on a beach today, people in pubs but you can't have a wedding.
“The pub industry has been very vocal and they're getting all the support. The wedding industry have been given nothing and our peak wedding season has gone. It's effectively gone, we won't get any real revenue until March next year.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“They are handing money out left right and centre to the hospitality industry, the pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels but nothing for their supply chains.”
Since April 1, Plato Catering has turned over just £2,000.
From Monday, he said he has had to start paying PAYE National Insurance and then from September 1, 10 per cent of salaries and 20 the following month before the furlough scheme is set to stop completely in November.
“We have to pay everything without any real income in sight.”
He said the government often refers to “x thousand here and x thousand there” redundancies at major firms but job losses at the smaller family-run companies – many of which make up the events industry – “aren't talked about”.
“What they are not seeing is the five in the marquee hire companies, the freelancers, the 10 from event companies, these could mount up to tens of thousands.
“The events and wedding industry employ one million people...it's going to be an avalanche.”
Mr Slaughter, who launched his business with wife Lynn as part of a £2 bet with his dad on New Year's Eve 1999, said the industry wants a furlough extension until April 1, 2021 and a rates freeze until March 2022.
“Without government support many companies will not make it through to see a great year for weddings and events in 2021,” he added.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Cristiano Ronaldo 'wanted PSG move' before coronavirus pandemic hit

Cristiano Ronaldo almost made the switch to PSG because he was `` unhappy '' at Juventus only to see the coronavirus pandemic curtail the move .
The Portuguese star has just completed his second year in Italy having moved from Real Madrid .
Ronaldo has been criticised in some circles for failing to deliver the Champions League to Turin having dominated the competition with Los Blancos .
But his desire to play alongside Kylian Mbappe and Neymar almost saw him make the move to the Parc des Princes , reports France Football .
Ronaldo 's frustrations seemed to boil over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Juventus secured a late win at Lokomotiv Moscow .
It was a below par performance in which the five-time Ballon D'or winner failed to find the back of the net or provide for a team-mate .
The 35-year-old was close to scoring before Aaron Ramsey stabbed home with the ball on the line prompting an interesting reaction from Ronaldo .
But having enjoyed the glitz and glam of the Premier League and then Madrid he has struggled in Turin .
Ronaldo is a global brand which appealed to PSG 's Qatari owners who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as on it as they turn the French side into a worldwide powerhouse .
But the outbreak of Covid-19 put pay to the transfer despite one source claiming a move was `` very probable '' .
And the global pandemic has impacted massively on club finances making a delayed summer transfer unlikely .
Ronaldo recently picked up his second Serie A title despite some questionable form from Juventus in the second half of the season .
The Coppa Italia again evaded him however and the Bianconeri must overcome a first-leg defeat to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Champions League .

CRISTIANO RONALDO BREAKS MORE RECORDS AS HE SMASHES THROUGH 50-GOAL MARK FOR JUVENTUS
CRISTIANO RONALDO BREAKS MORE RECORDS AS HE SMASHES THROUGH 50-GOAL MARK FOR JUVENTUS
Cristiano Ronaldo is in his second season at Juventus but is not totally content in Italy and almost made a transfer to PSG where he would've teamed up with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar
Cristiano Ronaldo almost made the switch to PSG because he was "unhappy" at Juventus only to see the coronavirus pandemic curtail the move.
The Portuguese star has just completed his second year in Italy having moved from Real Madrid.
Ronaldo has been criticised in some circles for failing to deliver the Champions League to Turin having dominated the competition with Los Blancos.
But his desire to play alongside Kylian Mbappe and Neymar almost saw him make the move to the Parc des Princes, reports France Football.
Ronaldo's frustrations seemed to boil over back in November of last year when Juventus secured a late win at Lokomotiv Moscow.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It was a below par performance in which the five-time Ballon D'or winner failed to find the back of the net or provide for a team-mate.
The 35-year-old was close to scoring before Aaron Ramsey stabbed home with the ball on the line prompting an interesting reaction from Ronaldo.
But having enjoyed the glitz and glam of the Premier League and then Madrid he has struggled in Turin.
Ronaldo is a global brand which appealed to PSG's Qatari owners who have cashed in off the pitch as well as on it as they turn the French side into a worldwide powerhouse.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
But the outbreak of Covid-19 put pay to the transfer despite one source claiming a move was "very probable".
And the global pandemic has impacted massively on club finances making a delayed summer transfer unlikely.
Ronaldo recently picked up his second Serie A title despite some questionable form from Juventus in the second half of the season.
The Coppa Italia again evaded him however and the Bianconeri must overcome a first-leg defeat to progress past Lyon in the last 16 of the Champions League.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Girl, 11, relives moment dad smiled for last time after saving kids from sea

An 11-year-old girl has described the heartbreaking moment her dad smiled for the final before dying - having saved his kids from a rip current .
Schoolgirl Lauren Stevens watched on with brother Joshua , four , as her heroic dad Jonathan saved their siblings Lacey , 12 , and Jack , 10 , from the sea in Barmouth , North Wales , on Sunday afternoon .
But the plasterer , aged 36 , was unable to get himself to safety and later died in hospital .
Speaking to The Sun , with the permission of her mum Laura Burford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who dove in to save her dad - but by then he `` looked lifeless '' in the water .
They brought Jonathan , known as 'Joff ' , back to shore and he was able to open his eyes for one last time and see his children were safe .
`` Dad opened his eyes and looked over to me , Joshua , and Lacey and Jack , who by now were back with us and he gave us a smile , '' said Lauren .
`` But the next second he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in , laid him down on the sand and gave him CPR .
He never opened his eyes again .
`` I think Dad had used his last bit of strength to open his eyes and smile at us and when he saw we were all okay he knew he could let go and die happily . ''
The family had been enjoying a day at the beach , when Lacey and Jack got dragged out 100m from the water 's edge on their new body board `` in just a few seconds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current pulling them under the water .
Lauren said her dad appeared to use all of his strength to swim out and pull them to safer waters before disappearing under himself .
Mum Laura , 34 , was back at home in Telford at the time and has questioned why there were n't warning signs about the strong current .
She said she owes Jonathan `` everything '' for giving his life to save her children , recalling how Lauren called her `` in hysterics '' after the tragic incident .
A GoFundMe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the family .
North Wales Police have confirmed the coastguard were called at 1.58pm on Sunday to reports of a man in difficulty in the sea .
He was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd via air ambulance but sadly died .

Lauren Stevens, 11, said her dad Jonathan, 36, "used his last bit of strength" to check his kids were okay before he died after swimming into a rip current to save them
An 11-year-old girl has described the heartbreaking moment her dad smiled for the final before dying - having saved his kids from a rip current.
Schoolgirl Lauren Stevens watched on with brother Joshua, four, as her heroic dad Jonathan saved their siblings Lacey, 12, and Jack, 10, from the sea in Barmouth, North Wales, on Sunday afternoon.
But the plasterer, aged 36, was unable to get himself to safety and later died in hospital.
Speaking to The Sun, with the permission of her mum Laura Burford, Lauren explained how she alerted lifeguards who dove in to save her dad - but by then he "looked lifeless" in the water.
They brought Jonathan, known as 'Joff', back to shore and he was able to open his eyes for one last time and see his children were safe.
Image: Daily Post Wales) Daily Post Wales)
"Dad opened his eyes and looked over to me, Joshua, and Lacey and Jack, who by now were back with us and he gave us a smile," said Lauren.
"But the next second he collapsed again and the lifeguards carried him in, laid him down on the sand and gave him CPR. He never opened his eyes again.
"I think Dad had used his last bit of strength to open his eyes and smile at us and when he saw we were all okay he knew he could let go and die happily."
Image: Daily Post Wales) Daily Post Wales)
The family had been enjoying a day at the beach, when Lacey and Jack got dragged out 100m from the water's edge on their new body board "in just a few seconds" - with the strength of the current pulling them under the water.
Lauren said her dad appeared to use all of his strength to swim out and pull them to safer waters before disappearing under himself.
Mum Laura, 34, was back at home in Telford at the time and has questioned why there weren't warning signs about the strong current.
She said she owes Jonathan "everything" for giving his life to save her children, recalling how Lauren called her "in hysterics" after the tragic incident.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family.
North Wales Police have confirmed the coastguard were called at 1.58pm on Sunday to reports of a man in difficulty in the sea.
He was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd via air ambulance but sadly died.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Karim Benzema teases potential boxing career after being inspired by Mike Tyson

Karim Benzema has suggested that he is considering a career in boxing once his days in football come to an end .
The Real Madrid star has enjoyed one of his best seasons to date as Los Blancos wrestled back the La Liga title from rivals Barcelona .
Attention will now turn to their Champions League tie with Manchester City on Friday where the Spaniards need to overturn a 2-1 deficit at the Etihad .
Benzema has scored 26 times this term and also registered 11 assists but has recently discussed plans after football .
In a YouTube chat with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confessed his desire to delve into other sports .
He said : `` I get a thrill out of combat sports , and I love to train .
`` Once my football career is over , why do n't I train with you for six months ?
`` Then , if you think I am ready for a fight , there 's no problem as far as I 'm concerned .
I swear to God , I 'm up for it . ''
The former Lyon man is in his early 30s meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and , based on the last 12 months , shows no signs of declining .
Benzema 's boxing idol is former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson , who himself is set for a return to the ring .
Iron Mike will take part in an exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr in September .
The Madrid star continued : `` It 's his strength .
I have always admired his presence , his determination and attitude .
`` Besides , he has come from nowhere . ''
Tyson has already begun stoking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed he said : `` This is search and destroy , and I ’ m looking forward to recapturing my glory . ''

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema has already begun making plans for when he retires with his admiration for boxing legend Mike Tyson feed his ambition for some time in the ring
Karim Benzema has suggested that he is considering a career in boxing once his days in football come to an end.
The Real Madrid star has enjoyed one of his best seasons to date as Los Blancos wrestled back the La Liga title from rivals Barcelona.
Attention will now turn to their Champions League tie with Manchester City on Friday where the Spaniards need to overturn a 2-1 deficit at the Etihad.
Benzema has scored 26 times this term and also registered 11 assists but has recently discussed plans after football.
In a YouTube chat with his kickboxer friend Fouad Ezbiri the Frenchman confessed his desire to delve into other sports.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He said: "I get a thrill out of combat sports, and I love to train.
"Once my football career is over, why don't I train with you for six months?
"Then, if you think I am ready for a fight, there's no problem as far as I'm concerned. I swear to God, I'm up for it."
The former Lyon man is in his early 30s meaning he still has several years left in him and, based on the last 12 months, shows no signs of declining.
Benzema's boxing idol is former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who himself is set for a return to the ring.
Image: Allsport) Allsport)
Iron Mike will take part in an exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr in September.
The Madrid star continued: "It's his strength. I have always admired his presence, his determination and attitude.
"Besides, he has come from nowhere."
Tyson has already begun stoking the fire ahead of his bout after he claimed he said: "This is search and destroy, and I’m looking forward to recapturing my glory."


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Kim Kardashian 'will only save marriage with Kanye West for sake of their kids'

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reaching a make of break point of their marriage , a week after the rapper declared that he has been trying to divorce Kim for the past two years .
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has been reeling since Kanye 's bombshell Twitter rants and was tearful when she met her 43-year-old husband at Cody , Wyoming , where he has been staying at their ranch .
During the tense meeting , Kim reportedly told Kanye that `` their marriage is over and to say goodbye , '' but she has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their four children .
It is believed that since the meeting , Kim and Kanye have been more in touch and the rapper was finally seen boarding a plane to leave Wyoming on Sunday , with reports that he has joined Kim and the kids for a 'make or break ' holiday .
A source told PEOPLE : `` After Kim left Cody , she and Kanye have been talking more .
She feels like she did reach him on some levels during that trip .
`` Before the trip , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Kanye has been listening to her concerns .
`` He has made some promises to her .
Kim still sees divorce as a last resort .
She is not there yet . ''
The source continued to say that the holiday was Kanye 's idea and Kim agreed that it could be a good idea to bring them all together again .
The source continued : `` Kanye suggested that they take a family trip together and Kim agreed .
She wants to do everything she can to save her marriage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kim wants him to get proper help and Kanye still does n't want to .
`` Kim is just taking things day by day right now .
She is n't sure if their marriage can be saved , but she is willing to keep trying for their kids . ''
The Kardashian-Jenner family are still concerned about Kanye 's mental health and have been urging him to `` get proper help . ''
The source continued : `` Kim 's family is supporting her as usual .
They hate seeing her upset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand that bipolar disorder is something very complex , Kanye causes a lot of hurt for the whole family .
Everyone wants him to get proper help . ''
Last week , a source told PEOPLE that Kim was feeling `` torn '' about where their marriage is going and feels at a loss at how they move forward .
She is reportedly making their children - North , seven , Saint , four , Chicago , two and Psalm , 14 months - are the priority as `` she is n't getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The source continued : `` Kim is very torn .
The last thing she wants is to be divorced with four kids .
`` She knows that she will be fine financially , but her concerns are the kids and the partnership .
She is moving towards a divorce , but who knows if she will actually sign papers . ''
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are trying to make their marriage work but it would seem that it is their kids that are focusing their attention in bringing them back together
Kim Kardashian 'will only save marriage with Kanye West for sake of their kids'
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reaching a make of break point of their marriage, a week after the rapper declared that he has been trying to divorce Kim for the past two years.
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has been reeling since Kanye's bombshell Twitter rants and was tearful when she met her 43-year-old husband at Cody, Wyoming, where he has been staying at their ranch.
During the tense meeting, Kim reportedly told Kanye that "their marriage is over and to say goodbye," but she has now softened her stance for the sake of their four children.
It is believed that since the meeting, Kim and Kanye have been more in touch and the rapper was finally seen boarding a plane to leave Wyoming on Sunday, with reports that he has joined Kim and the kids for a 'make or break' holiday.
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A source told PEOPLE: "After Kim left Cody, she and Kanye have been talking more. She feels like she did reach him on some levels during that trip.
"Before the trip, she was ready to end her marriage. But Kanye has been listening to her concerns.
"He has made some promises to her. Kim still sees divorce as a last resort. She is not there yet."
The source continued to say that the holiday was Kanye's idea and Kim agreed that it could be a good idea to bring them all together again.
The source continued: "Kanye suggested that they take a family trip together and Kim agreed. She wants to do everything she can to save her marriage.
"It's all very complicated though. Kim wants him to get proper help and Kanye still doesn't want to.
"Kim is just taking things day by day right now. She isn't sure if their marriage can be saved, but she is willing to keep trying for their kids."
The Kardashian-Jenner family are still concerned about Kanye's mental health and have been urging him to "get proper help."
Image: Kim Kardashian/Instagram) Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
The source continued: "Kim's family is supporting her as usual. They hate seeing her upset and struggling though.
"Although they understand that bipolar disorder is something very complex, Kanye causes a lot of hurt for the whole family. Everyone wants him to get proper help."
Last week, a source told PEOPLE that Kim was feeling "torn" about where their marriage is going and feels at a loss at how they move forward.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
She is reportedly making their children - North, seven, Saint, four, Chicago, two and Psalm, 14 months - are the priority as "she isn't getting back what she needs from Kanye."
The source continued: "Kim is very torn. The last thing she wants is to be divorced with four kids.
"She knows that she will be fine financially, but her concerns are the kids and the partnership. She is moving towards a divorce, but who knows if she will actually sign papers."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Queen taking legal action against Prince Charles' former butler in trademark row

The Queen is taking legal action against Prince Charles ’ former butler after he tried to trademark the name 'The Royal Butler ' .
Lawyers acting on behalf of The Crown argue that the business name along with a golden crest on a website belonging to Grant Harrold , who worked for Prince Charles from 2004 until 2011 , are misleading the public into believing he still has an official job working for the Royal Household .
The row comes after the 94-year-old monarch in February banned Prince Harry and his wife Meghan from using the brand Sussex Royal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and make a fortune following their dramatic resignation from The Firm .
Mr Harrold , a regular guest on popular TV shows This Morning and Good Morning Britain where he hands out etiquette advice , has argued the sitcom The Royle Family was allowed to broadcast unchallenged despite its different spelling .
The former palace staffer also claims a reference , confirming his appointment by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as a royal butler , allows him to use the label .
A royal source said : “ The result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Harrold has been marketing himself as such for a good few years without an issue .
“ One does wonder whether this has more to do with the Queen ’ s grandson and his wife having their wings clipped so a point of order must be made.
” Mr Muir Wood , acting on behalf of the Queen , said the public would also be misled by Harrold ’ s pictures of him posing next to a waxwork of Her Majesty at Madame Tussauds and that some would not even be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the real thing .
At an Intellectual Property office hearing on July 21 , he said : “ We say it is possible that members of the public would believe he is educating butlers on behalf of The Queen at his Royal Butler School , that he was appearing in the media as her representative , as a representative of the household of her Royal Family . ''
He also dismissed Harrold ’ s business partner Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia , the grand niece of Prince Philip , as not being a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Muir Wood further argued that no consent had been given from the monarch or the Cabinet Office - the only two authorities that can give someone or a business permission to use the term Royal .
Mr Harrold nor his legal representative were present at the hearing and the former butler was unavailable for comment .
A decision is expected to be made in the next six weeks .

The Crown's legal team believe trademarking the name 'The Royal Butler' makes it seem Charles' ex-employee Grant Harrold, still has a job within the Royal household
The Queen is taking legal action against Prince Charles’ former butler after he tried to trademark the name 'The Royal Butler'.
Lawyers acting on behalf of The Crown argue that the business name along with a golden crest on a website belonging to Grant Harrold, who worked for Prince Charles from 2004 until 2011, are misleading the public into believing he still has an official job working for the Royal Household.
The row comes after the 94-year-old monarch in February banned Prince Harry and his wife Meghan from using the brand Sussex Royal in a bid to build a new life and make a fortune following their dramatic resignation from The Firm.
Mr Harrold, a regular guest on popular TV shows This Morning and Good Morning Britain where he hands out etiquette advice, has argued the sitcom The Royle Family was allowed to broadcast unchallenged despite its different spelling.
The former palace staffer also claims a reference, confirming his appointment by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as a royal butler, allows him to use the label.
A royal source said: “The result of this case will be very interesting. Mr Harrold has been marketing himself as such for a good few years without an issue.
“One does wonder whether this has more to do with the Queen’s grandson and his wife having their wings clipped so a point of order must be made.”
Mr Muir Wood, acting on behalf of the Queen, said the public would also be misled by Harrold’s pictures of him posing next to a waxwork of Her Majesty at Madame Tussauds and that some would not even be able to tell the difference between the model and the real thing.
At an Intellectual Property office hearing on July 21, he said: “We say it is possible that members of the public would believe he is educating butlers on behalf of The Queen at his Royal Butler School, that he was appearing in the media as her representative, as a representative of the household of her Royal Family."
He also dismissed Harrold’s business partner Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia, the grand niece of Prince Philip, as not being a proper member of the Royal Family.
Mr Muir Wood further argued that no consent had been given from the monarch or the Cabinet Office - the only two authorities that can give someone or a business permission to use the term Royal.
Mr Harrold nor his legal representative were present at the hearing and the former butler was unavailable for comment.
A decision is expected to be made in the next six weeks.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Adele said she would never diet before stunning fans with incredible weight loss

An old interview with singing sensation Adele has resurfaced - in which she pours scorn on going to the gym and cutting down the pub nights .
The 32 year old continues to stun fans with occasional glimpses at her hugely impressive seven stone weight loss .
But back in 2011 , during an interview with Q magazine , she broached the topic and declared in no uncertain terms that she had no interest .
`` I would n't encourage anyone to be unhealthy overweight just as much as I would n't encourage a f***ing Ralph Lauren model to suck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I 've got a lot of things on my to-do list and that 's right at the bottom ; when I can squeeze in time I do n't want to go to the f***ing gym , I want to go the pub with my mates .
`` I ca n't be bothered .
It 's not even lazy , it 's just other things thrill me in life . ''
She went on the detail her pub trips , including her tipple - usually red wine , but she was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram lit up recently with the adoring comments of dumbstruck fans as they got a good look at her weight loss .
Her weight loss journey began shortly after her split from ex-husband Simon Konecki last year , with whom she shares son Angelo .
She was said to have wanted to make a change in her life when she became single again , embarking on a gruelling exercise and diet regimen .
While it 's never been confirmed how much she 's lost exactly , it 's thought to be around seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a helping hand from music biz pal Harry Styles , who showed her all his favourite hiking routes about California 's sunny Malibu .
HIIT classes were also thought to be involved , as well as ditching the ten cups of sugary tea a day , alcohol and cigarettes .

Adele is unrecognisable as she shows off seven stone weight loss
Adele is unrecognisable as she shows off seven stone weight loss
Adele, who's thought to have lost seven stone, said going to the gym was 'at the bottom of her list' in the candid unearthed interview from 2011
Adele said she would never diet before stunning fans with incredible weight loss
An old interview with singing sensation Adele has resurfaced - in which she pours scorn on going to the gym and cutting down the pub nights.
The 32 year old continues to stun fans with occasional glimpses at her hugely impressive seven stone weight loss.
But back in 2011, during an interview with Q magazine, she broached the topic and declared in no uncertain terms that she had no interest.
"I'm a size 16, normal," she told the publication.
"I wouldn't encourage anyone to be unhealthy overweight just as much as I wouldn't encourage a f***ing Ralph Lauren model to suck on ice when she feels like fainting.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I've got a lot of things on my to-do list and that's right at the bottom; when I can squeeze in time I don't want to go to the f***ing gym, I want to go the pub with my mates.
"I can't be bothered. It's not even lazy, it's just other things thrill me in life."
She went on the detail her pub trips, including her tipple - usually red wine, but she wasn't fussy about which kind.
Image: Instagram/adele) Instagram/adele)
Adele's Instagram lit up recently with the adoring comments of dumbstruck fans as they got a good look at her weight loss.
Her weight loss journey began shortly after her split from ex-husband Simon Konecki last year, with whom she shares son Angelo.
She was said to have wanted to make a change in her life when she became single again, embarking on a gruelling exercise and diet regimen.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
While it's never been confirmed how much she's lost exactly, it's thought to be around seven stone.
It's even rumoured she had a helping hand from music biz pal Harry Styles, who showed her all his favourite hiking routes about California's sunny Malibu.
HIIT classes were also thought to be involved, as well as ditching the ten cups of sugary tea a day, alcohol and cigarettes.


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thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Tina O'Brien shares struggles of filming intimate scenes social distancing-style

Coronation Street 's Tina O'Brien has told how she managed to film an intimate “ love square ” using social distancing .
The actress , who plays Sarah-Lou Platt , is emotionally tangled between husband Adam Barlow and ex Gary Windass ( Mikey North ) – who is getting married to Maria .
She said the scenes of her marriage falling apart – amid some “ charged ” moments with murderer Gary – were tricky to film but not impossible .
She said : “ I was concerned the distance would make it difficult to get up close but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really good time .
`` We got to film everything in order and got into the flow of it which we would n't have been able to do before .
It was a blessing in a way.
” She said her character is “ very confused ” about her feelings for the men in her life , expecially after discovering that Gary killed Rick Neeland – but then he saves her life and declares he still loves her .
“ She was very clear about how she felt about everything and had thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the police about this .
`` But because Gary saves her life and because of the things he says about his feelings towards her , she 's very confused about how to move forward .
“ She 's a bit caught really .
She does actually say to someone 'he 's under my skin ' .
She 's the first to say she would never go back to him – they had quite a toxic relationship towards the end but because of the PTSD he had but because she really did truly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she does n't want to betray him .
“ It 's that feeling that I could love you and hate you in equal measure .
`` It 's like he gets her , and he presses her buttons .
She knows that he does care about her and I think she 's a bit of a sucker for the fact that she knew how much he loved her .
There is a moment when she thinks something could happen.
” She is not surprised that Adam , played by Sam Robertson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She loves her husband and only recently married him .
But she also knows that he 's gunning for Gary and would do anything to see him go to prison .
“ I can understand why he thinks that Sarah 's got feelings for Gary because she is n't being very honest with him or behaving as she should .
She should be more open with him but I think she 's got trust issues .
I do think she 's under no illusion that if she carries this on she could lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do ?
” To add to her problems , Sarah also feels guilty .
“ Gary says he killed Rick in self defence for her , because he was going to go after her family if he had n't done what he did .
`` I think she wishes she did n't know any of it !
She was quite happy living a lie in her marriage with her son – this has thrown a grenade in.
” And she 's not very happy about Gary marrying pal Maria either .
“ There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has n't got a clue and my life feels like it 's come crashing down ' and it 's over .
Gary 's the one who did it and fessed up but he 's the one who 's landed on his feet .
There 's a bit of resentment there ' . ''

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has revealed the struggles of filming an intimate scene for the soap while social distancing amid the pandemic
Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien has told how she managed to film an intimate “love square” using social distancing.
The actress, who plays Sarah-Lou Platt, is emotionally tangled between husband Adam Barlow and ex Gary Windass (Mikey North) – who is getting married to Maria.
She said the scenes of her marriage falling apart – amid some “charged” moments with murderer Gary – were tricky to film but not impossible.
She said: “I was concerned the distance would make it difficult to get up close but it was just normal. We had a really good time.
"We got to film everything in order and got into the flow of it which we wouldn't have been able to do before. It was a blessing in a way.”
She said her character is “very confused” about her feelings for the men in her life, expecially after discovering that Gary killed Rick Neeland – but then he saves her life and declares he still loves her.
“She was very clear about how she felt about everything and had thought – right I'm going to speak to the police about this.
"But because Gary saves her life and because of the things he says about his feelings towards her, she's very confused about how to move forward.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
“She's a bit caught really. She does actually say to someone 'he's under my skin'. She's the first to say she would never go back to him – they had quite a toxic relationship towards the end but because of the PTSD he had but because she really did truly love him, I think she feels that she doesn't want to betray him.
“It's that feeling that I could love you and hate you in equal measure.
"It's like he gets her, and he presses her buttons. She knows that he does care about her and I think she's a bit of a sucker for the fact that she knew how much he loved her. There is a moment when she thinks something could happen.”
Image: tinaob83/Instagram) tinaob83/Instagram)
She is not surprised that Adam, played by Sam Robertson, is desperate for the truth.
“She loves her husband and only recently married him. But she also knows that he's gunning for Gary and would do anything to see him go to prison.
“I can understand why he thinks that Sarah's got feelings for Gary because she isn't being very honest with him or behaving as she should. She should be more open with him but I think she's got trust issues. I do think she's under no illusion that if she carries this on she could lose her husband. But what will she do?”
To add to her problems, Sarah also feels guilty.
“Gary says he killed Rick in self defence for her, because he was going to go after her family if he hadn't done what he did.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I think she wishes she didn't know any of it! She was quite happy living a lie in her marriage with her son – this has thrown a grenade in.”
And she's not very happy about Gary marrying pal Maria either.
“There's a tinge of 'God, Maria hasn't got a clue and my life feels like it's come crashing down' and it's over. Gary's the one who did it and fessed up but he's the one who's landed on his feet. There's a bit of resentment there'."


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Captain Sir Tom Moore admits he's looking for love at 100 and awaiting offers

Captain Sir Tom Moore has been bombarded with fan mail - but the knighted war hero is still waiting for offers of romance .
The centenarian , who raised £33million for NHS charities , is optimistic that some of the 180,000 cards he received for his 100th birthday in April , or some of the 200,000 letters sent his way might be from flirty admirers .
“ We haven ’ t opened all the letters yet .
But I haven ’ t had any marriage proposals - or not yet , anyway !
” joked the war hero .
Captain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the age of 50 , and the couple retired to the Costa del Sol .
They moved back to the UK for Pamela to receive care after she developed a degenerative brain disorder , and he visited her every day and fed her meals until she passed away in 2006 .
Speaking to the Radio Times , Captain Sir Tom says : “ I don ’ t know why I left it so late to be married .
You have to wait until you find the right person , and we had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very pretty girl and charming and kind to everyone .
I loved her and really looked after her for the rest of her life.
” He has previously described how Pamela , an office manager , looked “ like a model ” when they met and fell in love .
He has also said of his wife : “ Pamela loved nothing more than a trip to Marks & Spencer .
That was her dream day out , so we did that a lot.
” Captain Sir Tom became a national hero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before his 100th birthday to raise funds for the NHS .
He initially aspired to raising £1000 , but drew more than £30million when his endeavour captured the nation ’ s hearts .
He was “ overawed ” to be given a knighthood by the Queen last month .
Captain Sir Tom also tells the magazine that while receiving his knighthood , he joked how he asked The Queen “ not to be too heavy with the sword ” .
He has also been given the freedom of his hometown of Keighley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the City of London .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised him for the way he “ provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus ” .

Captain Sir Tom Moore has revealed he's on the lookout for love after being bombarded with fan mail following his 100th birthday in April - but hasn't had any offers yet
Captain Sir Tom Moore has been bombarded with fan mail - but the knighted war hero is still waiting for offers of romance.
The centenarian, who raised £33million for NHS charities, is optimistic that some of the 180,000 cards he received for his 100th birthday in April, or some of the 200,000 letters sent his way might be from flirty admirers.
“We haven’t opened all the letters yet. But I haven’t had any marriage proposals - or not yet, anyway!” joked the war hero.
Captain Sir Tom married his late wife Pamela at the age of 50, and the couple retired to the Costa del Sol.
Image: PA) PA)
They moved back to the UK for Pamela to receive care after she developed a degenerative brain disorder, and he visited her every day and fed her meals until she passed away in 2006.
Speaking to the Radio Times, Captain Sir Tom says: “I don’t know why I left it so late to be married. You have to wait until you find the right person, and we had two beautiful daughters.”
“Pamela was a very pretty girl and charming and kind to everyone. I loved her and really looked after her for the rest of her life.”
Image: PA) PA)
He has previously described how Pamela, an office manager, looked “like a model” when they met and fell in love.
He has also said of his wife: “Pamela loved nothing more than a trip to Marks & Spencer. That was her dream day out, so we did that a lot.”
Captain Sir Tom became a national hero after walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday to raise funds for the NHS.
He initially aspired to raising £1000, but drew more than £30million when his endeavour captured the nation’s hearts.
Image: PA) PA)
He was “overawed” to be given a knighthood by the Queen last month. Captain Sir Tom also tells the magazine that while receiving his knighthood, he joked how he asked The Queen “not to be too heavy with the sword”.
He has also been given the freedom of his hometown of Keighley, West Yorkshire as well as the Freedom of the City of London.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has praised him for the way he “provided us all with a beacon of light through the fog of coronavirus ”.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Corrie's Alya takes drastic action against Geoff as missing Elaine feared dead

Coronation Street airs tense scenes next week , as spoilers confirm Alya Nazir takes action to get Geoff Metcalfe out of her life .
The Weatherfield resident is standing by her gran Yasmeen , Geoff 's wife , who remains in prison for almost killing him earlier this year .
She was the victim of manipulation and control , with Geoff isolating his wife from her loved ones and the outdoors .
His abuse led to the deadly attack , and Yasmeen has been in prison ever since she stabbed him in the neck with a glass bottle .
Last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial , she suffered a heart attack and is continuing to recover in hospital .
Amid the trauma was some hope though , as Geoff 's ex-wife Elaine arrived and revealed she would support Yasmeen in court - confirming herself as another victim of his abuse .
She was revealed to be his first wife , real name Phillipa , and the real mother of Geoff 's son Tim .
But this week fans were left fearing he had killed her after a sinister showdown , that led to her disappearing .
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In upcoming scenes , she remains nowhere to be found with Alya concerned for her safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as some residents continue to believe Geoff 's lies that he was the victim of abuse , she takes action .
With Elaine now gone , she decides she has to stay away from Geoff and feels the time is right to sell her half of the family restaurant .
She does n't want to face him every day a moment longer , but Sally Metcalfe has another suggestion .
Sally , Geoff 's daughter-in-law , continues to support Yasmeen over him , and encourages Alya to buy out Geoff .
She offers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tim given to them by Geoff , knowing full well it was Yasmeen 's savings .
But Geoff refuses to let Alya buy him out , enjoying the fact she is struggling with him being there .
It 's then that she drops the bombshell that Sally was going to give her the money to pay him .
Geoff is furious , and it is n't long before he has it out with Sally before telling son Tim all about it .
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CORONATION STREET: ELAINE FEARED DEAD AFTER GEOFF 'GETS RID OF HER'
CORONATION STREET: ELAINE FEARED DEAD AFTER GEOFF 'GETS RID OF HER'
Coronation Street spoilers reveal new fears for Alya Nazir, following the disappearance of Geoff Metcalfe's ex Elaine
Coronation Street airs tense scenes next week, as spoilers confirm Alya Nazir takes action to get Geoff Metcalfe out of her life.
The Weatherfield resident is standing by her gran Yasmeen, Geoff's wife, who remains in prison for almost killing him earlier this year.
She was the victim of manipulation and control, with Geoff isolating his wife from her loved ones and the outdoors.
His abuse led to the deadly attack, and Yasmeen has been in prison ever since she stabbed him in the neck with a glass bottle.
Last month on the first day of her trial, she suffered a heart attack and is continuing to recover in hospital.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Amid the trauma was some hope though, as Geoff's ex-wife Elaine arrived and revealed she would support Yasmeen in court - confirming herself as another victim of his abuse.
She was revealed to be his first wife, real name Phillipa, and the real mother of Geoff's son Tim.
But this week fans were left fearing he had killed her after a sinister showdown, that led to her disappearing.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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In upcoming scenes, she remains nowhere to be found with Alya concerned for her safety.
Fearing for Yasmeen's future, as some residents continue to believe Geoff's lies that he was the victim of abuse, she takes action.
With Elaine now gone, she decides she has to stay away from Geoff and feels the time is right to sell her half of the family restaurant.
She doesn't want to face him every day a moment longer, but Sally Metcalfe has another suggestion.
Sally, Geoff's daughter-in-law, continues to support Yasmeen over him, and encourages Alya to buy out Geoff.
She offers her the wedding money for her and Tim given to them by Geoff, knowing full well it was Yasmeen's savings.
But Geoff refuses to let Alya buy him out, enjoying the fact she is struggling with him being there.
It's then that she drops the bombshell that Sally was going to give her the money to pay him.
Geoff is furious, and it isn't long before he has it out with Sally before telling son Tim all about it.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Abbey Clancy ditches clothes for sexy swimwear to flaunt supermodel abs

Abbey Clancy ditched her clothes and slipped into some extremely sexy swimwear for a series of racy snaps .
The gorgeous model and wife of ex-footballer Peter Crouch , 34 , posed up a storm in her latest photoshoot as she modelled her exclusive Lipsy swimwear collection .
She looked every-inch the fashion guru as she flaunted her washboard abs in a range of tiny bikinis and plunging swimsuits .
Abbey left little to the imagination as she showed off her toned body in the barely-there pieces .
In one snap , she 's bound to leave her fans green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ zebra print two-piece .
The supermodel posed seductively on the sand , showing off her bronzed skin in the sunkissed photos .
Abbey paraded her incredible body across some decking in another snap , wearing a low-cut animal print swimsuit .
She showed off her windswept locks and natural beauty while posing in front of the sea .
The star looked like a Greek goddess in a third photo , as she paired her white buckle bikini with delicate gold jewellery .
The stunning mum-of-four has recently enjoyed a sun-soaked holiday with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family are living the dream as they 've spent some time chilling on super-yachts in Portugal .
Their luxury holiday comes just a month after the pair celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary .
Abbey celebrated by posting a gushing tribute to her husband on Instagram .
`` 9 years married and counting .
I adore you always and forever , '' she said .
Since their wedding nine years ago , the pair have had four children - Sophia , nine , Liberty , six , Johnny , two , and Jack , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about how the lockdown has `` aged her by 10 years '' .
During a candid Q & A session on Instagram , she told followers : `` There 's been far too much alcohol consumed so I feel like I 've aged about ten years in this lockdown . ''
One thing 's for sure , she certainly does n't look 10 years older !

ABBEY CLANCY LOOKS INCREDIBLE AS SHE HOLIDAYS WITH PETE
ABBEY CLANCY LOOKS INCREDIBLE AS SHE HOLIDAYS WITH PETE
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The mother-of-four showed off her supermodel body in her latest range of swimwear for Lipsy where she ditched her clothes for skimpy bikinis and swimsuits during an idyllic photoshoot
Abbey Clancy ditched her clothes and slipped into some extremely sexy swimwear for a series of racy snaps.
The gorgeous model and wife of ex-footballer Peter Crouch, 34, posed up a storm in her latest photoshoot as she modelled her exclusive Lipsy swimwear collection.
She looked every-inch the fashion guru as she flaunted her washboard abs in a range of tiny bikinis and plunging swimsuits.
Abbey left little to the imagination as she showed off her toned body in the barely-there pieces.
In one snap, she's bound to leave her fans green with envy as she wore a stunning zebra print two-piece.
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The supermodel posed seductively on the sand, showing off her bronzed skin in the sunkissed photos.
Abbey paraded her incredible body across some decking in another snap, wearing a low-cut animal print swimsuit.
She showed off her windswept locks and natural beauty while posing in front of the sea.
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The star looked like a Greek goddess in a third photo, as she paired her white buckle bikini with delicate gold jewellery.
The stunning mum-of-four has recently enjoyed a sun-soaked holiday with her husband and their kids.
The beautiful family are living the dream as they've spent some time chilling on super-yachts in Portugal.
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Their luxury holiday comes just a month after the pair celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary.
Abbey celebrated by posting a gushing tribute to her husband on Instagram.
"9 years married and counting. I adore you always and forever," she said.
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Since their wedding nine years ago, the pair have had four children - Sophia, nine, Liberty, six, Johnny, two, and Jack, one.
The starlet has recently spoke about how the lockdown has "aged her by 10 years".
During a candid Q&A session on Instagram, she told followers: "There's been far too much alcohol consumed so I feel like I've aged about ten years in this lockdown."
One thing's for sure, she certainly doesn't look 10 years older!


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Linda and Anne Nolan unite for photo shoot as they both bravely battle cancer

Linda , 61 , and Anne Nolan , 69 , bravely revealed that they are both battling cancer , over the weekend .
Linda 's incurable cancer is in her liver and she previously battled breast cancer in 2006 , cellulitis and lymphoedema in her arm in 2007 and secondary cancer on her pelvis in 2017 .
Anne has stage three breast cancer , the most serious being stage four .
And the pop star sisters - showed that they are united in their health woes as they posed for a number of snaps together .
Proving the pair - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven-years ago when she was just 52 - are supporting one another as they both suffer from the horrible illness and endure chemotherapy , they stood alongside one another in the beautiful images and held hands .
Both the ladies - who have lost their hair from treatment - smiled as they put on a stunning display with perfectly applied make-up .
A spokesman for Linda , 61 , and Anne told the Mirror : `` It is with a heavy heart to confirm that Linda and Anne are battling cancer together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread from her hip to her liver , with Anne having a grade three breast tumour .
`` They were both diagnosed following filming of their Quest Red show The Nolans Go Cruising and are now undergoing chemotherapy together '' Linda and Anne would like to thank the public for all the love and support they ’ ve received.
” '' I do n't want to die .
I love my life so much , '' Anne tearfully told The Sun .
Linda says losing her hair reminds her of their late sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look in the mirror now and I see Bernie , because I think we 're so alike anyway and it just brings back all of her trauma and how sick she was . ''
Maureen Nolan has now moved in with Anne to take care of her , while Linda is staying at Denise 's house .
The sisters are both having six rounds of the treatment in total .
Anne will then have either a mastectomy or lumpectomy .
This will most likely followed by radiotherapy .
And Linda has developed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joking : `` Forget the Chemical Brothers , we 've become the Chemo Sisters . ''

Anne Nolan is a bit too poorly to appear on GMB with sister Linda
Anne Nolan is a bit too poorly to appear on GMB with sister Linda
The two siblings - who rose to fame in pop group The Nolans - revealed that they are suffering from cancer, over the weekend
Linda and Anne Nolan unite for brave photoshoot after losing hair to cancer treatment
Linda, 61, and Anne Nolan, 69, bravely revealed that they are both battling cancer, over the weekend.
Linda's incurable cancer is in her liver and she previously battled breast cancer in 2006, cellulitis and lymphoedema in her arm in 2007 and secondary cancer on her pelvis in 2017.
Anne has stage three breast cancer, the most serious being stage four.
And the pop star sisters - showed that they are united in their health woes as they posed for a number of snaps together.
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Proving the pair - whose sister Bernie died from cancer seven-years ago when she was just 52 - are supporting one another as they both suffer from the horrible illness and endure chemotherapy, they stood alongside one another in the beautiful images and held hands.
Both the ladies - who have lost their hair from treatment - smiled as they put on a stunning display with perfectly applied make-up.
A spokesman for Linda, 61, and Anne told the Mirror: "It is with a heavy heart to confirm that Linda and Anne are battling cancer together. Linda’s incurable secondary cancer has spread from her hip to her liver, with Anne having a grade three breast tumour.
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"They were both diagnosed following filming of their Quest Red show The Nolans Go Cruising and are now undergoing chemotherapy together
"Linda and Anne would like to thank the public for all the love and support they’ve received.”
"I don't want to die. I love my life so much," Anne tearfully told The Sun.
Linda says losing her hair reminds her of their late sister Bernie.
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She said: "I look in the mirror now and I see Bernie, because I think we're so alike anyway and it just brings back all of her trauma and how sick she was."
Maureen Nolan has now moved in with Anne to take care of her, while Linda is staying at Denise's house.
The sisters are both having six rounds of the treatment in total.
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Anne will then have either a mastectomy or lumpectomy.
This will most likely followed by radiotherapy.
And Linda has developed a sense of humour about the situation, joking: "Forget the Chemical Brothers, we've become the Chemo Sisters."


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Corrie's Geoff Metcalfe threatens Sally after she uses his money to help Alya

Geoff Metcalfe will issue daughter-in-law Sally with a sinister threat after she uses the money he gave her to help with the wedding to help Alya instead .
Next week on Coronation Street , Alya shocks Imran when she tells him that she has decided to sell her share of Speed Daal because she wants to distance herself from Geoff .
Later , Alya visits Yasmeen in hospital and informs her about Elaine 's disappearance and that she and Sally believe that Geoff is behind it .
Yasmeen admits that she feels safer in prison while Geoff is still out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggestion later - to buy Geoff out - and says that she can give her the money that he gave her and Tim as wedding money .
Alya offers to buy Geoff out but he refuses , but she takes great delight in telling him that Sally would be giving her the money that he gave them for the wedding .
Geoff is unable to contain his rage and later tells his son Tim .
How will Tim react to the news ?
At the end of the week , Sally apologises to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking to him but assures him that they can still afford the wedding .
Later , Geoff spitefully tells Sally that Tim will always choose him over her because blood is thicker than water .
Could he ruin Sally 's marriage to Tim ?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Sally offers Alya the money that Geoff gave her and Tim as wedding money in order to buy him out of Speed Daal - but her father-in-law is furious when he finds out on Coronation Street
Coronation Street's Geoff threatens Sally after she uses his money to help Alya
Geoff Metcalfe will issue daughter-in-law Sally with a sinister threat after she uses the money he gave her to help with the wedding to help Alya instead.
Next week on Coronation Street, Alya shocks Imran when she tells him that she has decided to sell her share of Speed Daal because she wants to distance herself from Geoff.
Later, Alya visits Yasmeen in hospital and informs her about Elaine's disappearance and that she and Sally believe that Geoff is behind it.
Yasmeen admits that she feels safer in prison while Geoff is still out and about.
Sally offers Alya another suggestion later - to buy Geoff out - and says that she can give her the money that he gave her and Tim as wedding money.
Alya offers to buy Geoff out but he refuses, but she takes great delight in telling him that Sally would be giving her the money that he gave them for the wedding.
Geoff is unable to contain his rage and later tells his son Tim.
How will Tim react to the news?
At the end of the week, Sally apologises to Tim for giving Alya the money without talking to him but assures him that they can still afford the wedding.
Later, Geoff spitefully tells Sally that Tim will always choose him over her because blood is thicker than water.
Could he ruin Sally's marriage to Tim?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Corrie's Gary and Sarah 'set for explosive affair' as she covers for murder

Gary Windass and Sarah Platt look set to embark on an explosive affair as she covers for his murder on Coronation Street .
The pair have been rousing suspicion from their loved ones ever since he risked his life to save her from a racing car - with a number of things not quite adding up .
Sarah ( Tina O'Brien ) lied after she was asked why she had been running away from Gary ( Mikey North ) at the time , and insisted that she had just been walking fast and he had tried to catch up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder , the chemistry between Sarah and Gary had clearly been reignited .
Next week on Coronation Street , Adam discovers that the watch that Bernie had found in the wood had Rick 's name etched onto the back of it .
Adam confides in Imran about what he has realised and that he is even more convinced than ever that Gary murdered Rick .
And when Craig returns her bag from the accident scene , Sarah is caught out when Adam catches her handling the watch .
Adam demands that she tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Rick , and she reluctantly tells him that if Gary did murder Rick , it was to protect her and her family .
Later in the week , Maria excitedly prepares for her wedding with Emma and Carla .
Audrey is forced to pull out of attending the wedding after suffering a stomach bug , so Maria asks David to witness her wedding instead .
Meanwhile , Gary calls in at No .
8 to question Sarah on what she told Adam .
Sarah insists that she did n't tell Adam anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's still in love with Gary .
The atmosphere between the pair becomes electric ... will sparks fly between them again ?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Sarah Platt will continue to lie for her ex-boyfriend - but will sparks fly with a confession next week on Coronation Street?
Coronation Street's Gary and Sarah 'set for explosive affair' as she covers for murder
Gary Windass and Sarah Platt look set to embark on an explosive affair as she covers for his murder on Coronation Street.
The pair have been rousing suspicion from their loved ones ever since he risked his life to save her from a racing car - with a number of things not quite adding up.
Sarah (Tina O'Brien) lied after she was asked why she had been running away from Gary (Mikey North) at the time, and insisted that she had just been walking fast and he had tried to catch up with her.
Despite finding out about the murder, the chemistry between Sarah and Gary had clearly been reignited.
Next week on Coronation Street, Adam discovers that the watch that Bernie had found in the wood had Rick's name etched onto the back of it.
Adam confides in Imran about what he has realised and that he is even more convinced than ever that Gary murdered Rick.
And when Craig returns her bag from the accident scene, Sarah is caught out when Adam catches her handling the watch.
Adam demands that she tell him everything that she knows about Gary and Rick, and she reluctantly tells him that if Gary did murder Rick, it was to protect her and her family.
How will Adam react?
Later in the week, Maria excitedly prepares for her wedding with Emma and Carla.
Audrey is forced to pull out of attending the wedding after suffering a stomach bug, so Maria asks David to witness her wedding instead.
Meanwhile, Gary calls in at No. 8 to question Sarah on what she told Adam.
Sarah insists that she didn't tell Adam anything, but that he believes that she's still in love with Gary.
The atmosphere between the pair becomes electric... will sparks fly between them again?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Hidden details in new Royal Mail Sherlock Holmes stamps - how fans can spot them

The game is afoot to find the hidden details in these stamps from the BBC hit Sherlock .
The Royal Mail is issuing 10 stamps to celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ’ s beloved sleuth .
Six stamps depict characters from the series with Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes .
Fans have to shine UV light on them to find clues .
Four other stamps explore other famous stories .
Sherlock producer Sue Vertue said : “ I am ridiculously excited.
” They go on sale from August 18 , a full set is priced £13.50 .
Last year it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fletcher is set to direct the third instalment of the Sherlock Holmes film series starring Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law .
According to Variety , the director will take over the duties of Guy Ritchie who directed the first two films in the franchise .
So far , the only two actors confirmed to appear are Downey Jr as the world 's greatest detective and Jude Law as his sidekick , Doctor Watson .
Other possible returnees for the film include Chernobyl star Jared Harris as Holmes ' nemesis Professor James Moriarty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Kelly Reilly as Watson 's wife Mary Morstan .
It is unlikely that Rachel McAdams will return as Irene Adler , given the small fact that she was killed off in the previous film , A Game of Shadows .
Now that Downey Jr has permanently retired as Iron Man/Tony Stark following the events of Avengers Endgame , it seems it is finally time for him to pick up that magnifying glass again .
He will also be appearing in the reboot of Doctor Dolittle , which is also in development .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is less certain , having appeared as the villainous Kree warrior Yonn-Rogg in this year 's billion-dollar hit Captain Marvel .
Sherlock Holmes 3 is released in cinemas on December 22 , 2021 .

The Royal Mail is issuing 10 stamps to celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved sleuth, with six depicting characters from the series and four exploring other famous stories
Hidden details in new Royal Mail Sherlock Holmes stamps and how fans can spot them
The game is afoot to find the hidden details in these stamps from the BBC hit Sherlock.
The Royal Mail is issuing 10 stamps to celebrate Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved sleuth.
Six stamps depict characters from the series with Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes.
Fans have to shine UV light on them to find clues. Four other stamps explore other famous stories. Sherlock producer Sue Vertue said: “I am ridiculously excited.”
They go on sale from August 18, a full set is priced £13.50.
Last year it was speculated Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody director Dexter Fletcher is set to direct the third instalment of the Sherlock Holmes film series starring Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law.
According to Variety, the director will take over the duties of Guy Ritchie who directed the first two films in the franchise.
So far, the only two actors confirmed to appear are Downey Jr as the world's greatest detective and Jude Law as his sidekick, Doctor Watson.
Other possible returnees for the film include Chernobyl star Jared Harris as Holmes' nemesis Professor James Moriarty, Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes, and Kelly Reilly as Watson's wife Mary Morstan.
It is unlikely that Rachel McAdams will return as Irene Adler, given the small fact that she was killed off in the previous film, A Game of Shadows.
Now that Downey Jr has permanently retired as Iron Man/Tony Stark following the events of Avengers Endgame, it seems it is finally time for him to pick up that magnifying glass again.
He will also be appearing in the reboot of Doctor Dolittle, which is also in development.
Jude Law's future in the MCU is less certain, having appeared as the villainous Kree warrior Yonn-Rogg in this year's billion-dollar hit Captain Marvel.
Sherlock Holmes 3 is released in cinemas on December 22, 2021.


thedailymirror--2020-08-04--UK coronavirus hospital death toll rises by 7 in lowest Tuesday rise in lockdown

The UK 's coronavirus death toll has gone up by seven - the lowest increase on a Tuesday since the country was plunged into lockdown in March .
England reported six new deaths and Wales had one .
Northern Ireland reported new new deaths for the 22nd consecutive day , while Scotland had no new deaths for the 19th straight day .
On recent Tuesdays , 12 deaths were announced on July 28 , 15 on July 21 , 28 on July 14 and 40 on July 7 .
The Government 's official death toll of 46,210 in all settings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updated later .
However , the true toll is now believed to be 56,651 - 10,000 more than the Government 's tally - based on fatalities registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate , including suspected cases .
Deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales dropped by 26 per cent in just one week , according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics ( ONS ) .
The figures also show the overall number of excess deaths in the UK since the coronavirus outbreak began has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six weeks to just over 63,500 .
NHS England reported six new deaths on Monday , bringing the total number of fatalities in hospitals in England to 29,358 .
It said the number of confirmed cases had increased by 22 to 17,361 .
There have been no coronavirus deaths in Scotland for the 19th day in a row , but the number of infections continues to rise , said First Minister Nicola Sturgeon .
A total of 2,491 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for Covid-19 .
Ms Sturgeon said 18,717 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , up by 23 from 18,694 the day before .
She said 15 of these cases are in the Grampian health board area but it is not clear if they are connected to a current outbreak in Aberdeen .
The First Minister warned the outbreak , linked to The Hawthorn Bar in the city centre , will likely grow , and said it shows the virus is still active in Scotland .
There were 270 people in hospital with confirmed Covid-19 , up by five .
Of these , four were in intensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Wetherspoons pub in Gorleston , Norfolk , has undergone a deep clean and reopened despite a staff member testing positive for Covid-19 and nine colleagues being sent home to self-isolate .
- Pizza Express has said it could close around 67 of its UK restaurants and cut up to 1,100 jobs , as part of a major restructuring plan to shore up its finances .
- Spain 's Balearic and Canary Islands will remain on the UK 's `` red list '' despite claims from Madrid 's tourism minister that the quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has been hit hard by the pandemic , could run out of money by the end of September if creditors do not approve a £1.2 billion bailout package , a court has heard .
- Getting NHS services to near-normal levels before winter - when a second wave of Covid-19 is feared in flu season - will be a `` big stretch '' , warned Niall Dickson , chief executive of the NHS Confederation .
- The Government 's `` Stay at Home '' messaging during the lockdown may have led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart attack deaths , new research led by the University of Leeds has implied .
- A mass testing regime is essential to avoid the need for another lockdown , Tony Blair has said .
- More than £50 billion of loans to businesses hit by Covid-19 have been approved so far , the Treasury has said .

New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 to be rolled out
New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 to be rolled out
The UK's true coronavirus death toll is believed to be 56,651 - 10,000 more than the Government's tally - according to new figures which show fatalities in England and Wales dropped by 25 per cent in just one week
UK coronavirus hospital deaths up by 7 in lowest Tuesday rise in lockdown
The UK's coronavirus death toll has gone up by seven - the lowest increase on a Tuesday since the country was plunged into lockdown in March.
England reported six new deaths and Wales had one.
Northern Ireland reported no new deaths for the 22nd consecutive day, while Scotland had no new deaths for the 19th straight day.
On recent Tuesdays, 12 deaths were announced on July 28, 15 on July 21, 28 on July 14 and 40 on July 7.
The Government's official death toll of 46,210 in all settings, including care homes, will be updated later.
However, the true toll is now believed to be 56,651 - 10,000 more than the Government's tally - based on fatalities registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases.
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Deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales dropped by 26 per cent in just one week, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
The figures also show the overall number of excess deaths in the UK since the coronavirus outbreak began has fallen by nearly 1,500 over the past six weeks to just over 63,500.
NHS England reported six new deaths on Monday, bringing the total number of fatalities in hospitals in England to 29,358.
The victims were aged between 46 and 93. All had known underlying health conditions.
Two of the six deaths occurred in the North West. The others occurred in the East, London, North East and Yorkshire, and South East regions.
Public Health Wales reported additional Covid-19 fatality, taking its total to 1,566.
It said the number of confirmed cases had increased by 22 to 17,361.
There have been no coronavirus deaths in Scotland for the 19th day in a row, but the number of infections continues to rise, said First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
A total of 2,491 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for Covid-19.
Ms Sturgeon said 18,717 people have tested positive for the virus, up by 23 from 18,694 the day before.
She said 15 of these cases are in the Grampian health board area but it is not clear if they are connected to a current outbreak in Aberdeen.
The First Minister warned the outbreak, linked to The Hawthorn Bar in the city centre, will likely grow, and said it shows the virus is still active in Scotland.
There were 270 people in hospital with confirmed Covid-19, up by five.
Of these, four were in intensive care, up by one.
Eight more positive cases of coronavirus have been detected in Northern Ireland over the weekend, the Department of Health said.
The total number of people who have been infected is now 5,996.
No new deaths were recorded, leaving the total in the region at 556, according to official figures.
In other developments:
- A Wetherspoons pub in Gorleston, Norfolk, has undergone a deep clean and reopened despite a staff member testing positive for Covid-19 and nine colleagues being sent home to self-isolate.
- Pizza Express has said it could close around 67 of its UK restaurants and cut up to 1,100 jobs, as part of a major restructuring plan to shore up its finances.
- Spain's Balearic and Canary Islands will remain on the UK's "red list" despite claims from Madrid's tourism minister that the quarantine would be axed.
- Virgin Atlantic, which has been hit hard by the pandemic, could run out of money by the end of September if creditors do not approve a £1.2 billion bailout package, a court has heard.
- Getting NHS services to near-normal levels before winter - when a second wave of Covid-19 is feared in flu season - will be a "big stretch", warned Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation.
- The Government's "Stay at Home" messaging during the lockdown may have led to an increase in the number of heart attack deaths, new research led by the University of Leeds has implied.
- A mass testing regime is essential to avoid the need for another lockdown, Tony Blair has said.
- More than £50 billion of loans to businesses hit by Covid-19 have been approved so far, the Treasury has said.