themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Latest Foreign Office travel advice for European holiday hotspots

Many people are still looking to get a last minute holiday before the summer is out .
But due to the coronavirus pandemic , travel is a risk and there is differing advice and rules across different countries .
And with last minute additions and removals to the UK 's quarantine-free list , travellers may find themselves facing two weeks self-isolation .
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) is continually updating its travel advice and is the first place you should check when it comes to planning a getaway .
This is the very latest government advises for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greece .
The FCO currently advises against all non-essential travel to the whole country , including the Balearic and Canary Islands .
The Canary Islands include Tenerife , Lanzarote , Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura while the Balearic Islands include Ibiza , Mallorca , and Menorca .
Those returning to the UK from Spain have to self-isolate for 14 days following a surge in coronavirus cases in the country .
If you do decide to still visit Spain , on arrival , travellers from the UK will not be required to self-isolate .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the following three requirements : • Provide the Spanish Ministry of Health with mandatory contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19 48 hours prior to travel On August 22 , Portugal became exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel .
This is including Madeira , Porto Santo and the Azores .
The removal from the exempt list means that those visiting Portugal from the UK will not have to self-isolate on their return .
If you are travelling the the country you need to be aware that : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be subject to health screening • If travelling to Madeira , Porto Santo or the Azores , you must take a COVID-19 test before you travel or on arrival Despite earlier fears , Greece is still exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel .
But , those planning on visiting need to be very prepared .
If you travel to Greece , you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form ( PLF ) at least 24 hours before travel .
Failure to do so in advance may result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel , a 500 Euro fine on arrival or the Greek authorities not allowing you to enter the country .
Every traveller , including children , must have their details included on a PLF .
If you 're travelling with others outside of your household , you should all complete your own form .
If you ’ re travelling together as a household , the Greek authorities ask for you to complete one form with all adults and children included .
You can add additional members of your household at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as that , all travellers entering Greece by any land border are required to produce a COVID-negative PCR test conducted in the country of departure within 72 hours of arrival in Greece .
When you arrive in Greece , the Greek authorities will scan your QR code and they may require you to undergo testing for coronavirus as part of a health screening .
Turkey is also exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel , however , the following advice within Turkey remains in place : The FCO advise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within 10 km of the border with Syria , except the city of Kilis ( see below ) The FCO advise against all but essential travel to : • all other areas of Sirnak , Kilis ( including Kilis city ) and Hatay provinces • the provinces of Diyarbakir , Tunceli and Hakkari All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus , including temperature checks If you do show symptoms on arrival into the country you 'll be required to undergo a PCR test coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ against all but essential travel to Croatia .
Those returning to the UK from Croatia will need to self-isolate for 14 days .
There is , however , currently no requirement for UK nationals to produce a negative COVID test or self-isolate on arrival in Croatia .
But the Croatian government has introduced a new online entry form that foreign visitors are required to fill out .
Another recent addition to the quarantine list is France with the FCO advising against all but essential travel to France ( including Corsica ) .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France oyou will need to self-isolate on your return for 14 days .
But travellers arriving in France from the UK are no longer required to self-isolate , or to demonstrate their travel is essential .
Arrivals by sea and air routes will need to complete a 'sworn statement ' ( déclaration sur l ’ honneur ) form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with Covid19 and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight .

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Many people are still looking to get a last minute holiday before the summer is out.
But due to the coronavirus pandemic, travel is a risk and there is differing advice and rules across different countries.
And with last minute additions and removals to the UK's quarantine-free list, travellers may find themselves facing two weeks self-isolation.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is continually updating its travel advice and is the first place you should check when it comes to planning a getaway.
This is the very latest government advises for holiday hotspots including Spain, Portugal and Greece.
Spain
The FCO currently advises against all non-essential travel to the whole country, including the Balearic and Canary Islands.
The Canary Islands include Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura while the Balearic Islands include Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca.
Those returning to the UK from Spain have to self-isolate for 14 days following a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.
If you do decide to still visit Spain, on arrival, travellers from the UK will not be required to self-isolate.
They will, however, be subject to the following three requirements:
Provide the Spanish Ministry of Health with mandatory contact information and any history of exposure to COVID-19 48 hours prior to travel
Temperature check
Undergo a visual health assessment
Portugal
On August 22, Portugal became exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel.
This is including Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores.
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The removal from the exempt list means that those visiting Portugal from the UK will not have to self-isolate on their return.
If you are travelling the the country you need to be aware that:
On arrival in mainland Portugal you will be subject to health screening
If travelling to Madeira, Porto Santo or the Azores, you must take a COVID-19 test before you travel or on arrival
Greece
Despite earlier fears, Greece is still exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel.
But, those planning on visiting need to be very prepared.
If you travel to Greece, you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) at least 24 hours before travel.
Failure to do so in advance may result in your carrier not allowing you to travel, a 500 Euro fine on arrival or the Greek authorities not allowing you to enter the country.
Every traveller, including children, must have their details included on a PLF.
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If you're travelling with others outside of your household, you should all complete your own form. If you’re travelling together as a household, the Greek authorities ask for you to complete one form with all adults and children included.
You can add additional members of your household at the top of the form before you submit.
As well as that, all travellers entering Greece by any land border are required to produce a COVID-negative PCR test conducted in the country of departure within 72 hours of arrival in Greece.
When you arrive in Greece, the Greek authorities will scan your QR code and they may require you to undergo testing for coronavirus as part of a health screening.
Turkey
Turkey is also exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel, however, the following advice within Turkey remains in place:
The FCO advise against all travel to:
areas within 10 km of the border with Syria, except the city of Kilis (see below)
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:
all other areas of Sirnak, Kilis (including Kilis city) and Hatay provinces
the provinces of Diyarbakir, Tunceli and Hakkari
All arrivals into Turkey will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks
If you do show symptoms on arrival into the country you'll be required to undergo a PCR test coronavirus.
Croatia
From August 22, the FCO advised against all but essential travel to Croatia.
Those returning to the UK from Croatia will need to self-isolate for 14 days.
There is, however, currently no requirement for UK nationals to produce a negative COVID test or self-isolate on arrival in Croatia.
But the Croatian government has introduced a new online entry form that foreign visitors are required to fill out.
France
Another recent addition to the quarantine list is France with the FCO advising against all but essential travel to France (including Corsica).
If you are returning to the UK from France oyou will need to self-isolate on your return for 14 days.
But travellers arriving in France from the UK are no longer required to self-isolate, or to demonstrate their travel is essential.
Arrivals by sea and air routes will need to complete a 'sworn statement' (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with Covid19 and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--We can't win, says police chief after GMP called to terminally-ill child's party

Police officers were called out to a terminally ill child 's birthday party following concerns that those in attendance were breaking lockdown rules .
Greater Manchester Police ’ s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins used the case as an example of the tough decisions officers have been faced with on a daily basis during the pandemic .
The incident was dealt with over “ a quiet word ” according to the chief , who was speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning ( August 24 ) .
He said officers have been accused of being heavy-handed in stopping people from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop the spread of coronavirus .
“ It feels a bit like we can ’ t win , ” he said .
Mr Hopkins was speaking after the force was criticised for breaking up a different children 's party at a house in Swinton last week .
The homeowner was fined when three families were found in a private garden in Swinton , celebrating a child 's birthday .
Officers were also called to a house in Rochdale , where people were celebrating an engagement .
People can be fined £100 with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have breached legislation introduced to enforce the coronavirus regulations .
Restrictions on social gatherings remain in force across Greater Manchester , meaning people from different households can not meet indoors or in private gardens .
More stringent lockdown measures have been imposed in Oldham , where residents are not allowed to meet with members of other households anywhere , even outside in public places .
Speaking on Radio 5 Live this morning , the Chief Inspector said his officers have been faced with a range of different scenarios when it comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Most people are absolutely trying their best to comply with what we ’ ve all been asked to comply with to keep us all safe .
But we are getting lots of reports from the public .
“ It feels a bit at the moment like we can ’ t win because if we don ’ t go and deal with these things people are saying ‘ it ’ s not fair because I ’ m trying my best to comply , why are these people allowed to do it ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with it , people are saying ‘ well it ’ s heavy handed and it ’ s a police state ’ .
“ We ’ re trying to take a very balanced and proportionate view so throughout this pandemic we ’ ve issued very few fixed penalty notices across Greater Manchester .
`` One to every 10,000 citizens at one point .
Even this weekend we ’ ve only issued 19.
” Referring to the incident in Swinton , Mr Hopkins said : “ The party we ’ re talking about - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the criticism around that - it was gone 8 ‘ o ’ clock in the evening , it was reported to us by members of the public and it was mostly adults who were enjoying the party .
“ It wasn ’ t sort of jelly and ice cream with a bunch of three and four-year-olds sat around in the middle of the afternoon .
So the officers decided , based on what they ’ d seen that they would issue a fixed penalty notice .
“ To contrast that , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not been in the public domain , we were called to a child ’ s birthday party and when my officers got there they realised that it was a party for a child that ’ s terminally ill .
So it was very much discretion , a quiet word and we went on our way .
“ So we are trying to absolutely balance what we ’ re doing but it ’ s a really difficult position for us at the moment .
”

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Police officers were called out to a terminally ill child's birthday party following concerns that those in attendance were breaking lockdown rules.
Greater Manchester Police’s Chief Constable Ian Hopkins used the case as an example of the tough decisions officers have been faced with on a daily basis during the pandemic.
The incident was dealt with over “a quiet word” according to the chief, who was speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning (August 24).
He said officers have been accused of being heavy-handed in stopping people from socialising in line with current guidance to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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“It feels a bit like we can’t win,” he said.
Mr Hopkins was speaking after the force was criticised for breaking up a different children's party at a house in Swinton last week.
The homeowner was fined when three families were found in a private garden in Swinton, celebrating a child's birthday.
Officers were also called to a house in Rochdale, where people were celebrating an engagement.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
People can be fined £100 with a fixed penalty notice if they are found to have breached legislation introduced to enforce the coronavirus regulations.
Restrictions on social gatherings remain in force across Greater Manchester, meaning people from different households cannot meet indoors or in private gardens.
More stringent lockdown measures have been imposed in Oldham, where residents are not allowed to meet with members of other households anywhere, even outside in public places.
Speaking on Radio 5 Live this morning, the Chief Inspector said his officers have been faced with a range of different scenarios when it comes to stopping people from socialising.
He said: “Most people are absolutely trying their best to comply with what we’ve all been asked to comply with to keep us all safe. But we are getting lots of reports from the public.
“It feels a bit at the moment like we can’t win because if we don’t go and deal with these things people are saying ‘it’s not fair because I’m trying my best to comply, why are these people allowed to do it?’.
“And where we do deal with it, people are saying ‘well it’s heavy handed and it’s a police state’.
“We’re trying to take a very balanced and proportionate view so throughout this pandemic we’ve issued very few fixed penalty notices across Greater Manchester.
"One to every 10,000 citizens at one point. Even this weekend we’ve only issued 19.”
Referring to the incident in Swinton, Mr Hopkins said: “The party we’re talking about - and obviously I’ve seen some of the criticism around that - it was gone 8 ‘o’ clock in the evening, it was reported to us by members of the public and it was mostly adults who were enjoying the party.
“It wasn’t sort of jelly and ice cream with a bunch of three and four-year-olds sat around in the middle of the afternoon. So the officers decided, based on what they’d seen that they would issue a fixed penalty notice.
“To contrast that, which isn’t being reported because it’s not been in the public domain, we were called to a child’s birthday party and when my officers got there they realised that it was a party for a child that’s terminally ill. So it was very much discretion, a quiet word and we went on our way.
“So we are trying to absolutely balance what we’re doing but it’s a really difficult position for us at the moment.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Man seriously injured after falling at the off-road biking centre

A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a bike at a Rochdale leisure park .
The man suffered injuries to his arm and back after falling at the off-road biking centre Cowm Leisure , in Whitworth , on Sunday afternoon ( August 23 ) .
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here Ambulance crews - including the air ambulance - attended and the patient was taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North West Ambulance Service ( NWAS ) said .
A NWAS spokesperson said : “ We received a call at 2.53pm yesterday ( August 23 ) to attend to someone who had reportedly fallen from a bike .
“ We sent an ambulance , an air ambulance , an advanced paramedic and the hazardous area response team ( HART ) to the scene and treated a male patient reportedly in his 30s for serious injuries – specifically injuries to the patient ’ s arm and back .
“ We took the patient to @ @ @ @ @ @

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A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a bike at a Rochdale leisure park.
The man suffered injuries to his arm and back after falling at the off-road biking centre Cowm Leisure, in Whitworth, on Sunday afternoon (August 23).
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Ambulance crews - including the air ambulance - attended and the patient was taken to hospital by road ambulance, the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said.
A NWAS spokesperson said: “We received a call at 2.53pm yesterday (August 23) to attend to someone who had reportedly fallen from a bike.
“We sent an ambulance, an air ambulance, an advanced paramedic and the hazardous area response team (HART) to the scene and treated a male patient reportedly in his 30s for serious injuries – specifically injuries to the patient’s arm and back.
“We took the patient to hospital by road ambulance.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Woman charged with assault after police officer bitten on the arm

A woman has been charged with assault after a police officer was bitten while on duty in Piccadilly Gardens .
@ @ @ @ @ on Saturday afternoon when they were approached by a member of the public reporting two @ @ @ @ @ another .
Read more of today 's stories here A female officer attempted to separate @ @ @ @ @ of the women bit the officer on her arm .
The officer needed hospital treatment @ @ @ @ @ Clyde , 40 , of Huddersfield Road , Stalybridge , has now been charged with @ @ @ @ @ a section 47 assault and obstructing police .
She has been remanded in custody to @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates ' Court today .

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A woman has been charged with assault after a police officer was bitten while on duty in Piccadilly Gardens.
Police were patrolling the area on Saturday afternoon when they were approached by a member of the public reporting two women being aggressive towards one another.
A female officer attempted to separate the parties, but one of the women bit the officer on her arm.
The officer needed hospital treatment for the wound.
Petra Clyde, 40, of Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, has now been charged with a section 39 assault, a section 47 assault and obstructing police.
She has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Man City morning headlines on August 24

Man City morning headlines on August 24

Napoli are still awaiting what they consider to be an acceptable offer for Kalidou Koulibaly , according to the club ’ s president .
City are interested in signing the highly rated defender , but it ’ s understood that they ’ ll walk away from any potential deal if it ’ s too expensive , having already bolstered Pep Guardiola ’ s backline with the £41m signing of Nathan Ake from relegated Bournemouth .
`` Without a great offer he does not move , ” said Napoli 's president Aurelio Di Laurentiis .
Aleks Zinchenko has defended his comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sedan about Manchester City 's Champions League loss to Lyon .
Pep Guardiola was heavily criticised after the 3-1 defeat in Lisbon last week , and the manager 's tactics were disputed by sports presenter Sedan on her vlog as she discussed the game with Zinchenko .
That prompted a reaction from City supporters , with some unhappy that the partner of a player had gone public with questioning the decisions of the manager .
Zinchenko has since written a lengthy post on his Instagram page in an attempt to clarify the comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding that he has taken time out from his own wedding in order to try to address the issue .
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has hinted that the single-leg format used in the knockout rounds of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League may come back in the future .
City exited the competition at the quarter-final stage for the third consecutive season , with their 3-1 loss to Lyon played on neutral ground in Portugal .
“ We were forced to do it but in the end we see that we found out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it in the future for sure , ” Ceferin told Reuters .
“ ( There has been ) not so much tactics .
If it is one match , if one team scores then the other has to score as soon as possible .
If it is two-legged system then there is still time to win the next match .
“ More exciting matches for sure but of course we also have to think about the fact that we have less matches and broadcasters ( can ) say ‘ you don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is different ’ so we will have to discuss when this crazy situation ends .
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Napoli president on Koulibaly
Napoli are still awaiting what they consider to be an acceptable offer for Kalidou Koulibaly, according to the club’s president.
City are interested in signing the highly rated defender, but it’s understood that they’ll walk away from any potential deal if it’s too expensive, having already bolstered Pep Guardiola’s backline with the £41m signing of Nathan Ake from relegated Bournemouth.
"Without a great offer he does not move,” said Napoli's president Aurelio Di Laurentiis.
Zinchenko issues statement after backlash
Aleks Zinchenko has defended his comments and those of his new wife Vlada Sedan about Manchester City's Champions League loss to Lyon.
Pep Guardiola was heavily criticised after the 3-1 defeat in Lisbon last week, and the manager's tactics were disputed by sports presenter Sedan on her vlog as she discussed the game with Zinchenko. That prompted a reaction from City supporters, with some unhappy that the partner of a player had gone public with questioning the decisions of the manager.
Zinchenko has since written a lengthy post on his Instagram page in an attempt to clarify the comments that they both made about the game, adding that he has taken time out from his own wedding in order to try to address the issue.
Read the statement here.
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UEFA president hints that single-leg knockout matches may return
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has hinted that the single-leg format used in the knockout rounds of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League may come back in the future.
City exited the competition at the quarter-final stage for the third consecutive season, with their 3-1 loss to Lyon played on neutral ground in Portugal.
“We were forced to do it but in the end we see that we found out something new. So we will think about it in the future for sure,” Ceferin told Reuters.
“(There has been) not so much tactics. If it is one match, if one team scores then the other has to score as soon as possible. If it is two-legged system then there is still time to win the next match.
“More exciting matches for sure but of course we also have to think about the fact that we have less matches and broadcasters (can) say ‘you don’t have as many matches as before, this is different’ so we will have to discuss when this crazy situation ends.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Police hunt man who has been running around the countryside naked

Police are hunting a naked man who keeps running around the countryside with his 'crown jewels on show' Police in Macclesfield have appealed for the public 's help to find a man who has been 'running around the more rural areas ' on the border of Cheshire , Staffordshire and Derbyshire , whilst possibly wearing nothing but a 'tiny bum bag ' .
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Sergeant Snowdon wrote : `` It appears we have a naked man in our midst who likes to run around the more rural areas with his 'crown jewels ' on show , or maybe partially obscured by a teeny tiny bum-bag .
Read more of today 's stories here '' This is not what I thought I would be doing when I filled in the application form ( many , many years ago now ) to join the Rozzers .
`` So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen this naked man running in the hills on the borders of Cheshire , Staffordshire and Derbyshire and can you describe him ?
( For clarity we prefer descriptions of his face ) '' If you have please contact the relevant force for where you saw him through 101 or on their internet portal which is much easier and quicker '' .

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Police are hunting a naked man who keeps running around the countryside with his 'crown jewels on show'
Police in Macclesfield have appealed for the public's help to find a man who has been 'running around the more rural areas' on the border of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire, whilst possibly wearing nothing but a 'tiny bum bag'.
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Macclesfield Police shared a tongue in cheek post about the naked man on their social media pages.
Sergeant Snowdon wrote: "It appears we have a naked man in our midst who likes to run around the more rural areas with his 'crown jewels' on show, or maybe partially obscured by a teeny tiny bum-bag.
"This is not what I thought I would be doing when I filled in the application form (many, many years ago now) to join the Rozzers.
"So, we need to know if you have seen this naked man running in the hills on the borders of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire and can you describe him? (For clarity we prefer descriptions of his face)
"If you have please contact the relevant force for where you saw him through 101 or on their internet portal which is much easier and quicker".


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Selling Sunset stars Mary Fitzgerald and Romain Bonnet in major revelation

Netflix ' Selling Sunset has become the latest binge-worthy series to get a lot of attention .
If you have n't seen it , the programme follows real-life estate agency The Oppenheim Group and its staff as they sell million-dollar homes .
But it 's the drama of the office and the realtors that really hook viewers in .
Among the stars of the show , which recently premiered its third season on the streaming network , are couple Mary Fitzgerald and Romain Bonnet .
Fans of the series will have seen the pair get married at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovered by TMZ that Mary and Romain actually legally got married on March 9 , 2018 , and not , as claimed on the series , October 12 , 2019 .
The couple have since cleared up the speculation with a rep for the couple telling Metro.co.uk : `` Mary and Romain had a civil union a couple of months before the show began filming in June of 2018 , but they chose not to tell any of their friends or family , as they were still trying to see if their relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In their minds they were n't properly married until the wedding that was filmed during the show . ''
They were n't the only couple to get married on the show .
Mary 's colleague and 'frenemy ' Christine Quinn tied the knot with retired tech entrepreneur Christian Richard .
But the extravagant wedding was somewhat overshadowed by heartbreak as Chrishell Stause split from actor husband Justin Hartley after he filed for a divorce .
The Hollywood Hills is certainly full of drama .
Selling Sunset seasons 1-3 are streaming on @ @ @

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Netflix' Selling Sunset has become the latest binge-worthy series to get a lot of attention.
If you haven't seen it, the programme follows real-life estate agency The Oppenheim Group and its staff as they sell million-dollar homes.
But it's the drama of the office and the realtors that really hook viewers in.
Among the stars of the show, which recently premiered its third season on the streaming network, are couple Mary Fitzgerald and Romain Bonnet.
Fans of the series will have seen the pair get married at the end of season two.
However, it was discovered by TMZ that Mary and Romain actually legally got married on March 9, 2018, and not, as claimed on the series, October 12, 2019.
The couple have since cleared up the speculation with a rep for the couple telling Metro.co.uk : "Mary and Romain had a civil union a couple of months before the show began filming in June of 2018, but they chose not to tell any of their friends or family, as they were still trying to see if their relationship would work out in the long term.
"In their minds they weren't properly married until the wedding that was filmed during the show."
They weren't the only couple to get married on the show.
Mary's colleague and 'frenemy' Christine Quinn tied the knot with retired tech entrepreneur Christian Richard.
But the extravagant wedding was somewhat overshadowed by heartbreak as Chrishell Stause split from actor husband Justin Hartley after he filed for a divorce.
The Hollywood Hills is certainly full of drama.
Selling Sunset seasons 1-3 are streaming on Netflix now.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Daniel Brocklebank signs new Corrie contract over ‘juicy’ storyline

Daniel Brocklebank has confirmed that he has signed a new contract with Coronation Street .
The actor , who has played vicar Billy Mayhew since 2014 , will remain on the cobbles until 2021 .
It is believed that Daniel , 40 , was enticed to stay in the soap after being promised “ exciting ” and “ juicy ” plots .
This comes after it was announced that Todd Grimshaw - Billy ’ s old flame - will be returning to the street in an explosive new storyline .
TV insiders say Daniel is one of a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the ITV soap .
Daniel told the Daily Star : “ I have just signed up for my seventh year on Corrie .
It ’ s fantastic .
It ’ s nice to get back to some normality.
” Other actors who have recently announced that they have signed on the dotted line include Andy Whyment , aka Kirk Sutherland , and Alan Halsall , who plays Tyrone Dobbs .
Fans hope that the return of Billy ’ s ex Todd will ruffle a few feathers .
The character is making a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years away .
Newcomer Gareth Pierce will play the role , which was previously played by Bruno Langley for 16 years until his departure in December 2017 .
Gareth said : “ I ’ m thrilled to be joining such an iconic show , and to have been entrusted with taking Todd forward into some really exciting storylines.
” Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm on ITV .

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Daniel Brocklebank has confirmed that he has signed a new contract with Coronation Street.
The actor, who has played vicar Billy Mayhew since 2014, will remain on the cobbles until 2021.
It is believed that Daniel, 40, was enticed to stay in the soap after being promised “exciting” and “juicy” plots.
This comes after it was announced that Todd Grimshaw - Billy’s old flame - will be returning to the street in an explosive new storyline.
TV insiders say Daniel is one of a number of best-loved characters to sign a new contract with the ITV soap.
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Daniel told the Daily Star : “I have just signed up for my seventh year on Corrie. It’s fantastic. It’s nice to get back to some normality.”
Other actors who have recently announced that they have signed on the dotted line include Andy Whyment, aka Kirk Sutherland, and Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs.
Fans hope that the return of Billy’s ex Todd will ruffle a few feathers.
The character is making a surprise return to Weatherfield after almost three years away.
Newcomer Gareth Pierce will play the role, which was previously played by Bruno Langley for 16 years until his departure in December 2017.
Gareth said: “I’m thrilled to be joining such an iconic show, and to have been entrusted with taking Todd forward into some really exciting storylines.”
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Man City need next signing to follow Liverpool and Man Utd example

Manchester City 's last three signings have averaged a spend of £60m , yet each of them have something negative in common .
Riyad Mahrez in 2018/19 , and then Rodri and Joao Cancelo last season are three of City 's most-expensive signings of all time - but they all failed to hit the ground running .
Mahrez needed a season to adapt to the step up from Leicester , despite arriving as a player who had already won the Premier League and had Champions League experience .
Cancelo only showed his best form in the final games of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but there is definitely more to come from the record signing .
So if City are to spend another potentially club-record fee on a new defender this summer , they ca n't afford for a season of adaptation .
They need him to make an impact immediately .
Look at Liverpool , whose signing of Virgil van Dijk has been analysed over and over again , but there 's no doubt he was the missing piece in their problematic defence and has been a crucial factor in their recent success .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer 's side looked destined for another underwhelming season finishing outside the top four until Bruno Fernandes arrived .
The Portuguese playmaker , like Van Dijk for Liverpool , was the missing link for United , bringing out the best in other players as well as producing a number of influential performances to help Solskjaer 's men reach the top four and three semi-finals .
So if City are to spend big money on a new centre-back - potentially Kalidou Koulibaly - they need an instant impact themselves .
With Koulibaly especially , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his career , and is at an age where he and City just could n't afford a season to get up to speed .
If the new man can immediately step in to Guardiola 's defence , improve the communication and provide the leadership which was lacking last season , then City will know whatever money they spent was worth it .
And like Van Dijk and Fernandes , they will hope the confidence will flow through the team and the problems of last season can be solved with one addition .

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Manchester City's last three signings have averaged a spend of £60m, yet each of them have something negative in common.
Riyad Mahrez in 2018/19, and then Rodri and Joao Cancelo last season are three of City's most-expensive signings of all time - but they all failed to hit the ground running.
Mahrez needed a season to adapt to the step up from Leicester, despite arriving as a player who had already won the Premier League and had Champions League experience. Cancelo only showed his best form in the final games of the season, while Rodri performed slightly better, but there is definitely more to come from the record signing.
So if City are to spend another potentially club-record fee on a new defender this summer, they can't afford for a season of adaptation. They need him to make an impact immediately.
Look at Liverpool, whose signing of Virgil van Dijk has been analysed over and over again, but there's no doubt he was the missing piece in their problematic defence and has been a crucial factor in their recent success.
And over at Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side looked destined for another underwhelming season finishing outside the top four until Bruno Fernandes arrived.
The Portuguese playmaker, like Van Dijk for Liverpool, was the missing link for United, bringing out the best in other players as well as producing a number of influential performances to help Solskjaer's men reach the top four and three semi-finals.
So if City are to spend big money on a new centre-back - potentially Kalidou Koulibaly - they need an instant impact themselves.
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With Koulibaly especially, the 29-year-old should be at the peak of his career, and is at an age where he and City just couldn't afford a season to get up to speed.
If the new man can immediately step in to Guardiola's defence, improve the communication and provide the leadership which was lacking last season, then City will know whatever money they spent was worth it.
And like Van Dijk and Fernandes, they will hope the confidence will flow through the team and the problems of last season can be solved with one addition.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Met Office issue weather warning with strong winds forecast

Strong winds and gales could batter Greater Manchester tomorrow and Wednesday , according to forecasters .
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for the region on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Met Office .
The weather warning covers a large part of England and Wales , from Lancashire in the north down to the south coast .
The strong winds could bring some delays to road , rail , air and ferry , disruption to journeys , delays for high-sided vehicles , and some short term power loss for businesses and homes , the Met Office website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see fairly settled weather with a mixture of sunshine and clouds forecast .
Mercury levels are expected to hover around 17C .
`` After a dry and sunny evening , a band of heavy rain will arrive from the west through the early hours accompanied by strengthening winds '' , a statement on the Met Office website says .
The rain is expected to get really heavy throughout Tuesday morning .
It should get lighter in the afternoon , with heavy showers resuming into the evening .
Temperatures should peak at around 20C @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the wind and rain ' .
Winds are expected to ease throughout Wednesday , but the unsettled weather is likely to continue throughout the week .
A statement on the Met Office website says : `` The next few days will remain unsettled with scattered showers and longer spells of rain .
Winds will ease through Wednesday .
Feeling cool throughout . ''

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Strong winds and gales could batter Greater Manchester tomorrow and Wednesday, according to forecasters.
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for the region on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Met Office.
The weather warning covers a large part of England and Wales, from Lancashire in the north down to the south coast.
The strong winds could bring some delays to road, rail, air and ferry, disruption to journeys, delays for high-sided vehicles, and some short term power loss for businesses and homes, the Met Office website says.
Today (Monday) should see fairly settled weather with a mixture of sunshine and clouds forecast.
Mercury levels are expected to hover around 17C.
"After a dry and sunny evening, a band of heavy rain will arrive from the west through the early hours accompanied by strengthening winds", a statement on the Met Office website says.
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The rain is expected to get really heavy throughout Tuesday morning.
It should get lighter in the afternoon, with heavy showers resuming into the evening.
Temperatures should peak at around 20C but it is expected to feel 'cool in the wind and rain'.
Winds are expected to ease throughout Wednesday, but the unsettled weather is likely to continue throughout the week.
A statement on the Met Office website says: "The next few days will remain unsettled with scattered showers and longer spells of rain. Winds will ease through Wednesday. Feeling cool throughout."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Tesco, Asda and Aldi update face mask policies for all shoppers

For most people in England , wearing a face mask at the supermarket is now a way of life .
Since it became law last month , most of us have been following the rules ( those of you who have n't , shame on you ) , with some people of course exempt from the new law due to health conditions .
But while it is now law in England to wear a face covering while shopping , it 's up to individual stores how they choose to enforce this .
Some supermarkets have chosen not to challenge shoppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while other shops have taken a less lenient approach , and have been asking anybody not wearing one to put one on before entering .
With that in mind , we have compiled a list of the latest face mask policies for all the major supermarkets in England .
Here are all the latest rules for wearing face masks in major UK supermarkets , according to the Mirror : Asda says it 's encouraging customers to remain two metres apart , despite the government 's one metre approval .
It 's also urging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own safety .
An Asda spokesperson said : `` Throughout the pandemic our customers have embraced many new rules to help keep everyone safe in our stores , and we are confident they will continue to show care and consideration for each other by wearing a face covering when they visit our stores .
`` We also have signs at the entrance to the store and on the shelf edges to encourage customers to wear a face covering and are using Asda FM ( our in-store radio ) to further remind customers .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can to strongly encourage customers to respect the new guidelines , the responsibility for policing and enforcing them does lie with the relevant authorities . ''
Britain 's biggest grocer said customers will have to wear a face covering when shopping in stores .
If you 've forgotten to bring one , you will be able to purchase one at the entrance of each store .
However , like other supermarket chains , Tesco staff wo n't be policing the rules .
An Aldi spokesperson said : `` Customers are encouraged to comply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but , like other retailers , our colleagues are not able to enforce these rules . ''
The supermarket chain said it won ’ t `` challenge '' those who flout the rules as some people may have disabilities that prevent them from wearing one .
In a tweet , Sainsbury ’ s said : `` We won ’ t be challenging customers without a mask when they enter or when they are in store since they may have a reason not to wear a mask . ''
Morrisons is encouraging customers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out free ones to shoppers who forget .
It has also put up signs around the store to remind them of the guidelines , but it wo n't be policing customers .
Like many supermarkets , it 's offering lanyards those who may not be able to wear one due to a hidden or physical disability and says its working with charities ensure vulnerable customers are not isolated by the rules .
Iceland said it will not instruct staff to `` police '' face covering rules , but said customers should aim to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesman said : `` We welcome the additional measures brought in by the Government and will be supporting mandatory face coverings in our stores in England , whilst observing the exemptions outlined in the latest guidance .
`` However , we will not put our staff at risk by asking them to police this . ''
It is law that all shoppers must now wear a face mask inside shops in England - unless exempt .
The official Government website reads : `` Those who have an age , health or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering should not be routinely asked to give any written evidence of this , this includes exemption cards .
No person needs to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about their reason for not wearing a face covering .
`` Some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering .
This could be in the form of an exemption card , badge or even a home-made sign .
`` This is a personal choice and is not necessary in @ @ @

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For most people in England, wearing a face mask at the supermarket is now a way of life.
Since it became law last month, most of us have been following the rules (those of you who haven't, shame on you), with some people of course exempt from the new law due to health conditions.
But while it is now law in England to wear a face covering while shopping, it's up to individual stores how they choose to enforce this.
Some supermarkets have chosen not to challenge shoppers who enter stores without face masks, while other shops have taken a less lenient approach, and have been asking anybody not wearing one to put one on before entering.
With that in mind, we have compiled a list of the latest face mask policies for all the major supermarkets in England.
Here are all the latest rules for wearing face masks in major UK supermarkets, according to the Mirror :
Asda
Asda says it's encouraging customers to remain two metres apart, despite the government's one metre approval. It's also urging customers to wear face coverings for their own safety.
An Asda spokesperson said: "Throughout the pandemic our customers have embraced many new rules to help keep everyone safe in our stores, and we are confident they will continue to show care and consideration for each other by wearing a face covering when they visit our stores.
"We also have signs at the entrance to the store and on the shelf edges to encourage customers to wear a face covering and are using Asda FM (our in-store radio) to further remind customers.
"While we will do all we can to strongly encourage customers to respect the new guidelines, the responsibility for policing and enforcing them does lie with the relevant authorities."
Tesco
Britain's biggest grocer said customers will have to wear a face covering when shopping in stores.
If you've forgotten to bring one, you will be able to purchase one at the entrance of each store.
However, like other supermarket chains, Tesco staff won't be policing the rules.
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Aldi
An Aldi spokesperson said: "Customers are encouraged to comply with the Government guidelines on face coverings but, like other retailers, our colleagues are not able to enforce these rules."
Sainsbury’s
The supermarket chain said it won’t "challenge" those who flout the rules as some people may have disabilities that prevent them from wearing one.
In a tweet, Sainsbury’s said: "We won’t be challenging customers without a mask when they enter or when they are in store since they may have a reason not to wear a mask."
Morrisons
Morrisons is encouraging customers to wear face masks and will be handing out free ones to shoppers who forget.
It has also put up signs around the store to remind them of the guidelines, but it won't be policing customers.
Like many supermarkets, it's offering lanyards those who may not be able to wear one due to a hidden or physical disability and says its working with charities ensure vulnerable customers are not isolated by the rules.
Iceland
Iceland said it will not instruct staff to "police" face covering rules, but said customers should aim to wear one if they are able to.
A spokesman said: "We welcome the additional measures brought in by the Government and will be supporting mandatory face coverings in our stores in England, whilst observing the exemptions outlined in the latest guidance.
"However, we will not put our staff at risk by asking them to police this."
It is law that all shoppers must now wear a face mask inside shops in England - unless exempt.
The official Government website reads: "Those who have an age, health or disability reason for not wearing a face covering should not be routinely asked to give any written evidence of this, this includes exemption cards. No person needs to seek advice or request a letter from a medical professional about their reason for not wearing a face covering.
"Some people may feel more comfortable showing something that says they do not have to wear a face covering. This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or even a home-made sign.
"This is a personal choice and is not necessary in law."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Harry Maguire to be represented by top human rights lawyer at trial

Harry Maguire will be represented by one of Greece 's top human rights lawyer at a trial on Tuesday , the BBC reports .
The Manchester United captain was arrested following an altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos on August 21 .
He appeared in court in neighbouring Syros on Saturday ( August 22 ) morning and pleaded not guilty to the charges he faces .
Police say a file has been opened which includes accusations of `` violence against officials , disobedience , bodily harm , insult and attempted bribery of an official '' .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
Maguire will not be required to attend the court hearing .
There , he will be represented by Alexis Anagnostakis , one of Greece 's top human rights lawyers , the BBC says .
The Hellenic Police allege one of their officers was hit as they tried to break up a disturbance on Mykonos and that the three men later resisted arrest by `` pushing and beating three officers '' .
A statement from the Hellenic Police 's South Aegean region press office said on Friday : `` Three foreigners , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were arrested today ( August 21 , 2020 ) in Mykonos by police officers of the Mykonos police department .
`` Patrolling police officers in the area of Mykonos intervened and normalised a dispute between citizens , however , three foreigners involved in the incident turned against them , insulting and hitting a police officer with fists .
`` The three foreigners were taken to the Mykonos Police Station , where upon their arrival they strongly resisted , pushing and beating three police officers .
`` One of the detainees then tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them would not be completed .
The arrested ( men ) were taken to the Syros Prosecutor 's Office . ''
A Manchester United statement said : `` Following the appearance in court today we note the adjournment of the case to allow the legal team to consider the case file .
`` Harry has pleaded not guilty to the charges .
It would be inappropriate for the player or club to comment further while the legal process takes its course . ''

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Harry Maguire will be represented by one of Greece's top human rights lawyer at a trial on Tuesday, the BBC reports.
The Manchester United captain was arrested following an altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos on August 21.
He appeared in court in neighbouring Syros on Saturday (August 22) morning and pleaded not guilty to the charges he faces.
Police say a file has been opened which includes accusations of "violence against officials, disobedience, bodily harm, insult and attempted bribery of an official".
His case was adjourned for a trial until Tuesday. Maguire will not be required to attend the court hearing.
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There, he will be represented by Alexis Anagnostakis, one of Greece's top human rights lawyers, the BBC says.
The Hellenic Police allege one of their officers was hit as they tried to break up a disturbance on Mykonos and that the three men later resisted arrest by "pushing and beating three officers".
A statement from the Hellenic Police's South Aegean region press office said on Friday: "Three foreigners, aged 27, 28 and 29, were arrested today (August 21, 2020) in Mykonos by police officers of the Mykonos police department.
"Patrolling police officers in the area of Mykonos intervened and normalised a dispute between citizens, however, three foreigners involved in the incident turned against them, insulting and hitting a police officer with fists.
"The three foreigners were taken to the Mykonos Police Station, where upon their arrival they strongly resisted, pushing and beating three police officers.
"One of the detainees then tried to offer money so that the trial against them would not be completed. The arrested (men) were taken to the Syros Prosecutor's Office."
A Manchester United statement said: "Following the appearance in court today we note the adjournment of the case to allow the legal team to consider the case file.
"Harry has pleaded not guilty to the charges. It would be inappropriate for the player or club to comment further while the legal process takes its course."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Van Gaal responds to Rooney claim about his Man United tenure

Louis van Gaal said he was touched by Wayne Rooney 's claims that he was the best coach the former Manchester United captain played under .
Rooney and Van Gaal worked together for two years between 2014 and 2016 , with the Dutchman appointing Rooney club captain before the start of the his first season in charge .
Speaking in 2019 , Rooney said : `` Van Gaal is by far the best coach I have worked with - one hundred percent .
His tactical skills , his way of preparing and his attention to the finest of details , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in him .
I had never looked at stuff like that before.
” Van Gaal was asked about Rooney 's comments and he heaped praise on United and England 's record goalscorer .
`` Those things were really great to read , '' Van Gaal told FourFourTwo .
`` I ’ ve also been a very demanding coach , so if players still say those things about me , it ’ s particularly nice .
I gave Wayne the captaincy to keep him within the team ’ s discipline and code of conduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A new period was dawning and he was one of the older players , so I thought that it could have a positive influence on him .
And he was an outstanding player , of course . ''
The full version of the interview with Louis van Gaal appears in the new issue of FourFourTwo - on sale on Wednesday , August 26 .
Also in the 196-page double issue : every Premier League , Championship , League One , League Two and WSL team is reviewed and rated in our big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becoming the full-time successor to David Silva at Manchester City .
And ask who can stop Liverpool from retaining their crown For an exclusive Reach subscription offer , which includes three issues of FourFourTwo for £3 and free download , go to : https : //www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/reach/

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Louis van Gaal said he was touched by Wayne Rooney's claims that he was the best coach the former Manchester United captain played under.
Rooney and Van Gaal worked together for two years between 2014 and 2016, with the Dutchman appointing Rooney club captain before the start of the his first season in charge.
Speaking in 2019, Rooney said: "Van Gaal is by far the best coach I have worked with - one hundred percent. His tactical skills, his way of preparing and his attention to the finest of details, I found amazing. I admired that in him. I had never looked at stuff like that before.”
Van Gaal was asked about Rooney's comments and he heaped praise on United and England's record goalscorer.
"Those things were really great to read," Van Gaal told FourFourTwo. "I’ve also been a very demanding coach, so if players still say those things about me, it’s particularly nice. I gave Wayne the captaincy to keep him within the team’s discipline and code of conduct, which he struggled with on occasions. A new period was dawning and he was one of the older players, so I thought that it could have a positive influence on him. And he was an outstanding player, of course."
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The full version of the interview with Louis van Gaal appears in the new issue of FourFourTwo - on sale on Wednesday, August 26. Also in the 196-page double issue: every Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two and WSL team is reviewed and rated in our big season preview, Phil Foden talks about becoming the full-time successor to David Silva at Manchester City. And ask who can stop Liverpool from retaining their crown For an exclusive Reach subscription offer, which includes three issues of FourFourTwo for £3 and free download, go to: https://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/reach/


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Jadon Sancho to Manchester United: Fans want club to complete deal

The signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United 's number one priority for the summer window , but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international .
United ’ s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing , but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse .
Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken seriously by United .
MEN Sport understands , though , Sancho ’ s wages and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as does the Bundesliga club 's £108 million valuation of the England star .
United are keen to strengthen their squad following their top-four finish last term , with Solskjaer ’ s side expected to compete in the Premier League and the Champions League .
Sancho enjoyed an exceptional 2019/20 season , scoring 16 goals and contributing 17 assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund , bolstering his standing as one of the best young players in Europe .
Here is the latest on , from the MEN and elsewhere : .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their pursuit of Sancho despite a move for the England international appearing to stall .
United are determined not to repeat the mistakes they have made in the transfer market in past years by overspending on a player or on agent fees , which has led to an impasse over the £108million fee Dortmund want for Sancho .
Despite this , United fans are willing to wait for the signing of Sancho .
MEN Sport asked supporters : “ Should United abandon their pursuit of Jadon Sancho this summer and turn their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who answered the question , 57.4 percent replied that United should sustain their pursuit of the player , with 42.6 percent saying that the club should turn their attention to other targets before the window closes .
Sky Sports : Sancho prepared to tell Dortmund of his desire to leave Borussia Dortmund are counting on Sancho staying at least another season at the Westfalenstadion , but the situation could change if United lodge a realistic offer for the winger .
Sancho came off the bench as a second-half substitute in Sunday 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direct impact in four goals as BVB thumped the Austrian side 11-2 .
Sky Sports reports that if an offer is submitted which comes close to Dortmund 's asking price , then the winger will ask to leave .
Hansi Flick says Kingsley Coman may have turned a corner in his Bayern Munich amid interest from United , who view him as a possible alternative to Sancho .
Coman scored the winning goal for the Bavarians in Sunday ’ s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain , heading home at the back post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an impressive performance .
MEN Sport reported earlier this month that United could look to sign Coman on loan should they fail in their pursuit of Sancho from Dortmund , but Flick 's comments after the final may end those hopes .
“ Perhaps he 's finally stepped out of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben 's shadow this season , ” the Champions League-winning coach pondered after the game in Lisbon .

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The signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.
United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.
Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken seriously by United.
MEN Sport understands, though, Sancho’s wages and the desired agent fees remain obstacles, as does the Bundesliga club's £108 million valuation of the England star.
United are keen to strengthen their squad following their top-four finish last term, with Solskjaer’s side expected to compete in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Sancho enjoyed an exceptional 2019/20 season, scoring 16 goals and contributing 17 assists in 32 Bundesliga appearances for Dortmund, bolstering his standing as one of the best young players in Europe.
Here is the latest on Jadon Sancho to Manchester United , from the MEN and elsewhere:.
MEN: United fans send message over Sancho pursuit
United supporters have told the club to persist with their pursuit of Sancho despite a move for the England international appearing to stall.
United are determined not to repeat the mistakes they have made in the transfer market in past years by overspending on a player or on agent fees, which has led to an impasse over the £108million fee Dortmund want for Sancho.
Despite this, United fans are willing to wait for the signing of Sancho.
MEN Sport asked supporters: “Should United abandon their pursuit of Jadon Sancho this summer and turn their attention to other targets?”
Of those who answered the question, 57.4 percent replied that United should sustain their pursuit of the player, with 42.6 percent saying that the club should turn their attention to other targets before the window closes.
Sky Sports: Sancho prepared to tell Dortmund of his desire to leave
Borussia Dortmund are counting on Sancho staying at least another season at the Westfalenstadion, but the situation could change if United lodge a realistic offer for the winger.
Sancho came off the bench as a second-half substitute in Sunday's friendly against Austria Vienna and had a direct impact in four goals as BVB thumped the Austrian side 11-2.
Sky Sports reports that if an offer is submitted which comes close to Dortmund's asking price, then the winger will ask to leave.
Bayern boss on Coman’s emergence
Hansi Flick says Kingsley Coman may have turned a corner in his Bayern Munich amid interest from United, who view him as a possible alternative to Sancho.
Coman scored the winning goal for the Bavarians in Sunday’s Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, heading home at the back post from a Joshua Kimmich cross to cap an impressive performance.
MEN Sport reported earlier this month that United could look to sign Coman on loan should they fail in their pursuit of Sancho from Dortmund, but Flick's comments after the final may end those hopes.
“Perhaps he's finally stepped out of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben's shadow this season,” the Champions League-winning coach pondered after the game in Lisbon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Corrie star Sam Aston and his wife Briony have welcomed their first child

Sam Aston and his wife Briony have introduced their first child and revealed his adorable name .
The 27-year-old Coronation Street star , who plays Chesney Brown , and his yoga teacher wife have welcomed a baby boy named Sonny James Aston .
Delighted new dad Sam took to Instagram to share the happy news .
In the first family photograph the soap star lays a kiss on his son 's forehead while Briony smiles lovingly .
He wrote : `` Welcome to the world little man .
Our little ray of sunshine .
Sonny James Aston . ''
Briony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pregnancy .
In June she proudly showed her baby bump in the buff .
Briony looked radiant in a naked snap of herself shared on Instagram .
She posted the tasteful black and white selfie with a moving message to her baby boy .
`` Thanks to you baby , I can ’ t remember the last time I felt lonely , '' she said .
Briony , 25 , also shared her purchases for their first child on Instagram including a baby sleeper , tiny baby booties and a white baby grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front .
`` You ’ re the only one in the world who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside , and I can ’ t quite put into words how beautiful that feels , '' she wrote to her baby .
Briony broke the news that Sam was to become a dad by preparing a special breakfast of egg and soldiers .
She placed them on a wooden table board with a message set to change his life .
It read 'Daddy , you ’ re a good egg ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her pregnancy test .
Sam married childhood sweetheart Briony in a stunning Cheshire ceremony last May .
The romantic nuptials were held on Stock Farm just on the edge of Tatton Park and Sam said he was `` the luckiest man alive . ''
Sam took to one knee and proposed in summer 2017 in front of over 250 people at the annual charity golf dinner that he hosts with co-stars Alan and Andy Whyment at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel in Salford .
The Weatherfield star has played Chesney for 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year when partner Gemma Winter gave birth to quadruplets .
Chesney already had a son Joseph with his ex Katy Armstrong .

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Sam Aston and his wife Briony have introduced their first child and revealed his adorable name.
The 27-year-old Coronation Street star, who plays Chesney Brown, and his yoga teacher wife have welcomed a baby boy named Sonny James Aston.
Delighted new dad Sam took to Instagram to share the happy news.
In the first family photograph the soap star lays a kiss on his son's forehead while Briony smiles lovingly.
He wrote: "Welcome to the world little man. Our little ray of sunshine. Sonny James Aston."
Briony has been keeping followers updated during her pregnancy.
In June she proudly showed her baby bump in the buff.
Briony looked radiant in a naked snap of herself shared on Instagram.
(Image: Briony Aston/Instagram)
She posted the tasteful black and white selfie with a moving message to her baby boy.
"Thanks to you baby, I can’t remember the last time I felt lonely," she said.
Briony, 25, also shared her purchases for their first child on Instagram including a baby sleeper, tiny baby booties and a white baby grow suit with 'Baby Aston' on the front.
(Image: Sam Aston Instagram)
"You’re the only one in the world who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside, and I can’t quite put into words how beautiful that feels," she wrote to her baby.
Briony broke the news that Sam was to become a dad by preparing a special breakfast of egg and soldiers.
She placed them on a wooden table board with a message set to change his life.
(Image: Briony Aston)
It read 'Daddy, you’re a good egg' and she laid out the board along with her pregnancy test.
Sam married childhood sweetheart Briony in a stunning Cheshire ceremony last May.
The romantic nuptials were held on Stock Farm just on the edge of Tatton Park and Sam said he was "the luckiest man alive."
Sam took to one knee and proposed in summer 2017 in front of over 250 people at the annual charity golf dinner that he hosts with co-stars Alan and Andy Whyment at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel in Salford.
The Weatherfield star has played Chesney for 16 years and his character became a father-of-five last year when partner Gemma Winter gave birth to quadruplets.
Chesney already had a son Joseph with his ex Katy Armstrong.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--'Terror twins' who fled Manchester for Syria 'don't believe in ISIS anymore'

Two sisters from Chorlton dubbed the 'terror twins ' are reportedly being kept in a high-security detention centre by Kurdish fighters after trying to flee a refugee camp .
Zahra and Salma Halane sparked a counter-terror probe after they fled Manchester for Syria at the age of 16 in 2014 .
The twins disappeared from the family home and flew out to Turkey before they crossed the border into the war-torn country .
It led to the North West Counter Terrorism Unit ( NWCTU ) investigating their reason for travel and whether they were assisted .
The Muslim youngsters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ignored their Somalian family 's pleas for them to come home and told them they have no intention of returning .
It is thought they went on to become `` jihadi brides '' as they married fighters from so-called Islamic State ( IS ) and were later widowed , while elder brother Ahmed Halane was said to have links to various terror groups .
On Monday , the sisters told ITV News they want to be repatriated to Denmark , the country of their birth .
They fled IS territory last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following 16 months at the Al Hol refugee camp with Zahra 's young son but were recently arrested by Kurdish security services after trying to escape the camp .
Salma said : `` I had never thought of leaving .
Things were good .
We had WHO ( the World Health Organisation ) checking me and my sister but the situation became very bad .
`` The water is yellow , I am suffering , I have injuries on me and my nephew and my sister , she has injuries on her head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to hospital , we tried our best to do something for our health .
So it was like survival of the fittest .
We wanted to go to a better care . ''
The Home Office has reportedly revoked their citizenship , but the pair claim they are no longer interested in extremist ideology .
Salma added : `` We have nothing to do with the Islamic State .
I see myself as a victim .
I am not happy about the Islamic State . ''
The twins ' mother , Khadra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week that her daughters had been banned from returning to the UK .

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Two sisters from Chorlton dubbed the 'terror twins' are reportedly being kept in a high-security detention centre by Kurdish fighters after trying to flee a refugee camp.
Zahra and Salma Halane sparked a counter-terror probe after they fled Manchester for Syria at the age of 16 in 2014.
The twins disappeared from the family home and flew out to Turkey before they crossed the border into the war-torn country.
It led to the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (NWCTU) investigating their reason for travel and whether they were assisted.
The Muslim youngsters, said to be "deeply religious", ignored their Somalian family's pleas for them to come home and told them they have no intention of returning.
It is thought they went on to become "jihadi brides" as they married fighters from so-called Islamic State (IS) and were later widowed, while elder brother Ahmed Halane was said to have links to various terror groups.
On Monday, the sisters told ITV News they want to be repatriated to Denmark, the country of their birth.
They fled IS territory last year, they said, and spent the following 16 months at the Al Hol refugee camp with Zahra's young son but were recently arrested by Kurdish security services after trying to escape the camp.
Salma said: "I had never thought of leaving. Things were good. We had WHO (the World Health Organisation) checking me and my sister but the situation became very bad.
"The water is yellow, I am suffering, I have injuries on me and my nephew and my sister, she has injuries on her head.
"We tried our best to go to hospital, we tried our best to do something for our health. So it was like survival of the fittest. We wanted to go to a better care."
The Home Office has reportedly revoked their citizenship, but the pair claim they are no longer interested in extremist ideology.
Salma added: "We have nothing to do with the Islamic State. I see myself as a victim. I am not happy about the Islamic State."
The twins' mother, Khadra Jama, told The Daily Telegraph last week that her daughters had been banned from returning to the UK.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-24--Coronation Street fans confused by new Craig Tinker scenes

Craig Tinker is now walking around Weatherfield with a head-turning new look , and Corrie viewers are baffled .
Coronation Street fans have applauded the actor Colson Smith for working hard to lose weight during lockdown , and now the cameras are rolling again his character is looking very different on screen .
As well as looking noticeably slimmer trainee police constable Craig is also sporting a new blonde hairdo .
This has n't been lost on Corrie fans , but they 're wondering why no-one on the street seems to have noticed , especially after Dev Alahan was complimented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing the weight Craig has lost and not one of his neighbours or friends even mentions it !
!
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exclaimed one on Twitter .
`` Why is no one commending Craig for his weight loss ? ''
asked another .
`` So Sally and Steve can reference Dev ’ s sudden beard , but can ’ t congratulate Craig on his weight loss ?
Poor Craig , '' commented another soap watcher .
After the soap stopped filming due to the coronavirus pandemic in March , actor Colson used the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and kept followers updated on his fitness journey .
The 22-year-old shared a time lapse video of himself working out outdoors with a dumbbell , kettle bells and a medicine ball .
On screen his character has taken up running after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters .
Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work .
Colson previously joked in lockdown that he 'd need a 'fat suit ' when he returned to work as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the character left off .
He said on his weekly podcast the Sofa Cinema Club with co-stars Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price : `` We are in direct continuity , but I 've almost lost about 10 stone since we left work so I 'm not sure that ( my hair ) is going to be the biggest of their issues .
`` I might be wearing a wig and a fat suit when we go back . ''
Cameras starting rolling again on the set at Trafford Wharf in June and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life amid the coronavirus .

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Craig Tinker is now walking around Weatherfield with a head-turning new look, and Corrie viewers are baffled.
Coronation Street fans have applauded the actor Colson Smith for working hard to lose weight during lockdown, and now the cameras are rolling again his character is looking very different on screen.
As well as looking noticeably slimmer trainee police constable Craig is also sporting a new blonde hairdo.
This hasn't been lost on Corrie fans, but they're wondering why no-one on the street seems to have noticed, especially after Dev Alahan was complimented on his new beard.
(Image: ITV/Coronation Street)
"Fancy losing the weight Craig has lost and not one of his neighbours or friends even mentions it!!!" exclaimed one on Twitter.
"Why is no one commending Craig for his weight loss?" asked another.
"So Sally and Steve can reference Dev’s sudden beard, but can’t congratulate Craig on his weight loss? Poor Craig," commented another soap watcher.
(Image: ITV)
After the soap stopped filming due to the coronavirus pandemic in March, actor Colson used the time off to focus on his fitness regime, and kept followers updated on his fitness journey.
The 22-year-old shared a time lapse video of himself working out outdoors with a dumbbell, kettle bells and a medicine ball.
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On screen his character has taken up running after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters.
Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work.
Colson previously joked in lockdown that he'd need a 'fat suit' when he returned to work as he'd look completely different to where the character left off.
He said on his weekly podcast the Sofa Cinema Club with co-stars Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price: "We are in direct continuity, but I've almost lost about 10 stone since we left work so I'm not sure that (my hair) is going to be the biggest of their issues.
"I might be wearing a wig and a fat suit when we go back."
Cameras starting rolling again on the set at Trafford Wharf in June and viewers are now seeing new scenes incorporating life amid the coronavirus.