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RALEIGH — Homeschooling reached a milestone in North Carolina in the 2014-15 school year. The number of students enrolled in homeschools in the state topped 100,000.
Officially, the N.C. Division of Non-Public Education lists 106,853 students in homeschools, up from 98,172 the previous year, or a 9 percent increase. In 1985-86, the first year homeschooling was legal in North Carolina, 809 students were educated at home.
Of the 67,804 home schools in the state, 41,522 are considered religious while another 26,282 are independent home schools.
“It’s no longer a fringe movement; home schooling is mainstream, and families from a variety of differering backgrounds choose to homeschool their children,” said Terry Stoops, director of research and education studies at the John Locke Foundation. “That’s a big change. In the past homeschooling was primarily practiced by white, middle-class evangelicals. Now you will find [among homeschoolers] liberals, folks from every socioeconomic rung, and a variety of religious rules.”
Homeschool enrollment also is higher than the enrollment in North Carolina private schools, listed at 97,259 students.
“Really it’s a symbolic milestone, because homeschoolers have always been politically influential, and exceeding 100,000 students doesn’t necessarily make them even more so,” Stoops said.
With 6,359 homeschoolers, Wake County has the largest homeschool population in the state. Tyrrell County has the fewest number of homeschoolers — 28.
Some homeschool ad-vocates argue that the Division of Non-Public Education underestimates the number of homeschoolers, Stoops said. They claim the state actually passed the 100,000 threshold years ago.
“The North Carolinians for Home School Education estimate that there are 170,000 homeschoolers in North Carolina,” Stoops said.
He said that the organization argues that the formula the state uses for estimating homeschooling students of around 1.5 children per homeschool understates actual enrollment. The advocacy group says the number of students per school should be closer to two.
Stoops noted that while schools are required to register with the division, students are not.
Stoops also said a law passed in the 2013 session of the General Assembly made it much easier to homeschool.
“That law allowed homeschoolers to receive outside instruction, whereas in the past they were not allowed to,” Stoops said. “The change was really brought on because of online education.
Homeschool parents wanted to take advantage of the wealth of resources that are available on the Internet.”
The previous definition had required instruction to come from parents or guardians.
One student helped by that change is 16-year-old Shane Jenkins, who will enter the 11th grade this fall at the Jenkins School of Learning in Vance County, where his mother is the teacher. Jenkins was homeschooled in the sixth and seventh grades, but tried going to public school in the eighth grade.
“I was a new kid and everyone wanted to pick on me,” Jenkins said. “I’m not good with bullying. I had a lot of people try to push me around, and I don’t like to be pushed around.” So after a half a year at a public middle school, he returned home.
Jenkins, along with about 60 other students, attends tutoring sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. His tutor assigns homework on Mondays, and his mother helps him at home with his schoolwork on other days, Jenkins said.
Jenkins said that being able to attend homeschool works for him and his family. He said the schedule allows him to help around the house with his father, who has a disability, and to assist his mother.
He said his grades are average in most subjects, except math, which were “way above average.”
Jenkins also noted that even though he’s homeschooled, he still has to take end-of-grade tests.
As for socialization with other kids, Jenkins said there are nine students his age at the tutoring sessions. He also plays on a recreation league baseball team and is a junior volunteer firefighter.
Firefighting appears to be Jenkins’ career goal.
“When I turn 18, I want to go into the fire academy and become a professional,” Jenkins said.
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By Don Carrington
for Carolina Journal/Zenger News
WAKE FOREST — Federal prosecutor Denise Walker, who was forced into hiding for six weeks as a result of a drug dealer’s threats to have her killed, later resigned when her superiors in the U.S. Attorney’s office in Raleigh proposed a lesser sentence for the drug dealer and blocked any mention of his murderous intentions in a pre-sentencing report.
Walker had been the lead federal attorney on a task force of law enforcement professionals who flushed out and captured members of a criminal gang. She resigned her position in March 2015 after learning of the intentions of her superiors, U. S. Attorney Thomas Walker (no relation to Denise Walker) and his top deputy John Bruce, to seek a reduction of the mandatory life sentence called for in federal guidelines for Reynaldo Calderon, the gang leaders who threatened to have her killed.
In exchange for Calderon’s cooperation with testimony against one of his associates, the government had proposed a 30-year sentence for Calderon, now age 31. Denise Walker believed Calderon’s cooperation was insignificant and did not warrant any leniency. At the sentencing hearing, at which she testified, she said her superiors downplayed the Calderon threat and even mocked her for being concerned about it. And she termed the proposed lesser sentence and the omission of the death threat in the pre-sentencing hearing “deplorable.”
During the sentencing hearing, however, the judge presiding over the case shared her concern, denied the government’s request for a lesser sentence, and imposed the mandatory life sentence guidelines prescribed.
Resignation
Denise Walker described her feelings as a victim of Calderon in a letter she sent to U.S. District Court Judge David Faber, and asked to testify at Calderon’s sentencing hearing as a victim. Faber granted the request.
“I have a U.S. attorney who says: ‘Well, perhaps if you weren’t so aggressive, people would stop trying to kill you,’” she told Faber at Calderon’s sentencing hearing June 26.
“The flippant responses from that office, including of the first assistant [Bruce] who says, ‘Well, your family is from this area — naming my hometown — surely they all have guns anyway,” she also testified.
President Obama named Thomas Walker to the position in 2011 and Bruce has worked in that office for several years. The office handles all federal criminal matters in 44 eastern counties of North Carolina. There are 93 U. S. attorneys stationed across the country.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Goulian was assigned to handle the sentencing for Reynaldo Calderon.
At the sentencing hearing, Goulian asked the court for a 30-year sentence instead of the life sentence that was mandatory by statute for the crimes to which he pleaded guilty. In the best scenario, under that sentence Calderon would get out of prison when he was in his late 50s. Faber denied the government’s motion for Calderon to receive a lesser sentence.
Plans to kill prosecutor
After hearing rumors about Calderon wanting to have Denise Walker harmed, investigators placed a confidential informant into the facility to share a cell with Calderon. The informant documented three instances where Calderon said he was going to bring harm to or kill Denise Walker.
The informant also documented that Calderon claimed to have arranged for the killing of Carlos De La Rosa, his gang member that was the first to cooperate with details of the kidnapping and murder of a Goldsboro man.
Calderon denied making statements about killing Denise Walker.
The details of Calderon’s plans to have Denise Walker killed are not contained in any public document and she didn’t want to elaborate for this story. She referred Carolina Journal to the numerous documents in the case, including the transcript of her testimony at Calderon’s sentencing.
She described to Faber in court the circumstances of learning of the threat on her life and the necessity for going into hiding:
“Your honor, in March of 2013, the marshals knocked on my office door and told me I had to leave. I was given 15 minutes to gather my belongings and then I had to go to my home and take belongings for an unknown period of time to disappear because of what Rey Calderon and his thug friends decided that they wanted to do to me.”
“During that time that I was away, which was over six weeks, I had to lie to my friends and family about where I was. I couldn’t tell them. I was going to put them in danger if they knew. Everywhere I went I was monitored. The Marshal Service worked 24 hours a day for that time frame to make sure that I was protected.”
“It is still important to me and my family. Our lives have been inexplicably changed because of the deranged mind of that guy [pointing to Calderon], because he wanted me dead, and as he said in his conversation with the confidential informant, ‘the bitch has me by the balls.’ That’s why he wanted me dead, because I did my job. That’s the only reason.”
Then she delivered a serious criticism of her former employer. “The fact that the government comes into court today and doesn’t even mention any of this to you is completely deplorable. Not only that, they advocate for the fact that he gets to leave prison any other way except dead is disgusting,” she said.
Stash house heist
In December 2011 a confidential informant told an agent with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives about a group of men who were invading and robbing homes and businesses in the Duplin County area. The group also sold firearms they collected from the robberies. The leader of the gang appeared to be Reynaldo Calderon. His brothers Rosalio Calderon and Melchor Calderon were participants.
At the request of the undercover ATFE agent, the informant purchased stolen weapons from Calderon’s gang in December 2011 and January 2012. ATFE agents and Duplin County detectives monitored those sales, which took place behind Calderon’s mobile home located about 20 miles south of Goldsboro, in rural Duplin County.
After the second sale, Calderon mentioned to the confidential informant that his gang was interested in robbing a “stash house” to acquire cocaine. A stash house is the term used to describe a location where drug dealers would store a large amount of drugs awaiting distribution.
The informant and the undercover agent devised an elaborate opportunity for the gang to rob a stash house in Wilmington supposedly protected by two armed men. However, this stash house was fictitious. The undercover agent met with Calderon and later with all the gang members to go over the opportunity. Calderon and his men devised a plan that included killing the guards if necessary. The agent secured audio and video recordings of each gang member agreeing to kill the armed guards.
The agent told the gang that they would find 15 to 20 kilograms of cocaine and that he would need to receive 5 kilograms for arranging the heist. A kilogram is 2.2 pounds. One man testified that a key, or kilogram, sold from a distributor to a street dealer would go for $30,000.
The entire gang stayed at a Wilmington hotel for four nights preparing for the heist. On the day of the heist, they traveled to a location to switch into different vehicles secured by the undercover agent. After they got out of their cars all eight were arrested by an ATFE SWAT team that had been hiding nearby.
Kidnapping and murder
Prior to the stash house heist the informant heard some gang members talking about a murder they had been involved in, but the informant did not know who was murdered and when or where it took place. The informant shared the information about a murder with the ATFE agent.
After the men were arrested, they were questioned individually about the murder. Carlos De La Rosa confessed that he and six of the eight men who were arrested had participated in the kidnapping and murder of a man named Geniro Jamis. De La Rosa led federal officials to the location where Jamis was buried behind Calderon’s rented mobile home.
Luis Renteria, an established Goldsboro-area drug dealer not associated with Reynaldo, hired Calderon. Renteria was also from Mexico and didn’t speak English. His immigration status is unclear.
Renteria believed his brother-in-law Geniro Jamis owed him money from drug deals. Jamis and his family were from Mexico and in the United States illegally. Renteria was looking for someone to kidnap and torture Jamis to try to recover $150,000 he believed Jamis had stolen. Esteban Rodriguez, an acquaintance of Renteria, approached Calderon about the job for Renteria.
Renteria paid Calderon’s gang $10,000 to kidnap and torture Jamis. Calderon wanted $20,000 to $25,000 to do the job, but agreed to less because Renteria said he would give Calderon more work.
The kidnapping took place on Jan. 29, 2012, off of New Hope Road, near the eastern edge of Goldsboro. Jamis and his family were returning home from a party in Mount Olive. Calderon’s gang of seven men used illegal blue lights installed on Calderon’s truck to trick Jamis into pulling over. Inside the van were Jamis, his wife, and three of his children.
At gunpoint they forced Jamis and his son Israel, now age 27, out of the van and into the back of the truck that had a camper shell. Jamis and Israel were tied up and blindfolded. One of Calderon’s men removed the van keys and threw them away from the vehicle. They took all the cell phones in the van and broke them.
They drove away with two armed men remaining in the back of he truck to keep watch over the kidnapped victims. After calling Renteria, they dropped off the blindfolded son in a remote area. Then they drove to Calderon’s home and took Jamis about 200 yards into the woods. Calderon sent two men to meet Renteria and lead him to the gathering to discuss how to proceed.
Renteria told Calderon he wanted Jamis to be beaten until he provided information about the missing money. He then offered Calderon another $5,000 to kill Jamis. Calderon’s men beat Jamis and Calderon burned him with a torch. Jamis eventually provided Calderon with the names of some men who might have the money Renteria was looking for.
While they were torturing Jamis, they also dug a 6-foot-deep hole. They pushed Jamis in the hole and Reynaldo Calderon’s brother Rosalio used a shotgun to shoot Jamis in the head. Reynaldo then took another shot with a handgun. Then the gang filled the hole with the dirt. An autopsy concluded that Jamis died from the shotgun blast.
Sentencing
At Calderon’s sentencing, Faber said: “This is what we might describe as a maximum offense; a cold, calculated, preplanned, self-serving murder committed for money, perhaps the worst offense that a human being can commit, particularly when accompanied by the outrageous activity that went along with it, such as the torture for fun of a victim.
“This is a maximum offense. A maximum offense calls for maximum penalty. The maximum penalty under our federal laws is the death penalty, but the government has elected not to pursue that penalty and it has the discretion to do so, which the court must honor. That leaves this court with a life sentence as the maximum penalty it can impose and I have done so.”
Faber also sentenced Rosalio Calderon to a life term. Others received sentences from 10 to 23 years. Faber held a sentencing hearing for Luis Renteria in June but has not issued a final sentence.
CJ asked Thomas Walker’s spokesman, Don Connelly, about Denise Walker’s statements to Faber and why the government sought a lesser sentence for Calderon. The response did not directly address her comments about Thomas Walker and Bruce, nor did it address the issue of a lighter sentence.
“Our office did everything we possibly could to respond to the security concerns raised by the evidence in this matter. But we share the frustration of the former AUSA that there is not more that can be done to protect prosecutors and their families who are threatened by violent criminal organizations,” Thomas Walker said.
CJ also asked why the U.S. attorney has not issued a press release on this particular case. “The prosecution of United States v. Renteria, et al., is still ongoing, and there are many sealed documents in the case. Therefore, our office cannot comment further,” Thomas Walker said. | http://www.wakeweekly.com/gang-leader-sought-prosecutors-murder/comment-page-1/ | en | 2015-09-20T00:00:00 | www.wakeweekly.com/3e8164e0f1788fd8fd647cb01ae38bcb4c5d9cbc8d5a6a897c0ed60b8572895b.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:39 | null | 2015-09-20T00:00:00 | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wakeweekly.com%2Fhi-tech-rc-crawl-benefits-customer-with-cancer%2Fcomment-page-1%2F.json | http://www.wakeweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/20150903_RCCrawl-150x150.jpg | en | null | Hi-Tech RC crawl benefits customer with cancer | null | null | www.wakeweekly.com | By Clellie Allen
WAKE FOREST — Radio-controlled (RC) vehicle enthusiasts have the opportunity to participate in the largest crawl event the area has seen as Hi-Tech Hobbies holds a benefit Saturday.
“This will be our biggest crawl ever, and it will be a treat for serious competitors and spectators. But better, it’s to benefit a great kid,” said owner Alfredo Olguin.
A crawl is a competition with RC vehicles that are scaled-down versions of actual vehicles. Competitors run their crawlers over different terrains, comp-leting tasks such as scaling rocks, traversing bridges, passing under waterfalls and the like. The one who completes the course with the fastest time and least mistakes wins.
Saturday’s event will benefit 13-year-old Jarrod Lombard who is battling Ewing’s sarcoma, a type of bone cancer.
The event starts at 10:30 a.m., but those who want to compete need to show up by 9:30 a.m. to register. A driver’s meeting takes place at 10 a.m. Registration is just $12 and all entries will be donated to the Lombard family. To watch is free, although Olguin hopes folks will donate to the cause.
Olguin is also contributing merchandise and kits which will be raffled off to benefit Jarrod.
“When I first heard of the idea to host the crawl for Jarrod, I thought it would be awesome. We’ve gotten to know Jarrod, his brother and his father as they’ve been customers here,” he said.
Jarrod is now being treated in Fayetteville and will not be able to attend Saturday because of risk of infection.
Olguin said the crawl event would be great opportunity for those new to the RC world, or new to crawling, to check out the sport.
“What’s really cool about crawlers is that they are like mini-me version of the real thing. People will attach fishing poles, sleeping bags and other things, just to make them more realistic,” he said.
Hi-Tech Hobbies is located at 1839 S. Main St., Suite 600, in Wake Forest. To register before Saturday, or for more information, call the store at 919-449-0651. | http://www.wakeweekly.com/hi-tech-rc-crawl-benefits-customer-with-cancer/comment-page-1/ | en | 2015-09-20T00:00:00 | www.wakeweekly.com/c8e245ee5b3fe0d8db33d673daf7ec7e25e9d406e2a64c31a1664100fdc925f5.json |
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"Charlotte Wareing"
] | 2016-08-27T16:52:00 | null | 2016-08-27T17:08:55 | The Celebrity Big Brother winner didn't hold back when he was asked about his ex | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fstephen-bear-slams-vicky-pattison-8718301.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6273031.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Vicky-Pattison-and-Stephen-Bear.jpg | en | null | Stephen Bear slams Vicky Pattison as he declares ex was "lucky" to have met him | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Stephen Bear laid into ex Vicky Pattison after he was accused of riding on her coattails.
Bear, who last night won Celebrity Big Brother , declared Geordie Shore star Vicky was "lucky" to have dated him.
The pair met in the third series of Ex On the Beach but broke up last November, and there's certainly no love lost.
Vicky hit out at Stephen when he entered the Channel 5 compound , calling him "pathetic" for talking about her just minutes into his introducion.
FameFlynet They dated for seven months
Last night Stephen got his own back, ranting: "First of all, did she get me on Ex On The Beach or not? Did Vicky Pattison get me on Ex On The Beach series three? Do your research, no she never.
"I was on Ex On The Beach series three because I'm funny and charming and nice to be with and it's true.
"And I met her on a show where in all fairness she was very lucky to cross my bedroom."
WENN Celebrity Big Brother Contestants and winner seen leaving the Saturday Show
WENN Celebrity Big Brother Contestants and winner seen leaving the Saturday Show
Stephen mentioned Vicky within minutes of arriving on the show, where he told Emma: "One of my ex birds was Vicky Pattison.
"I give everything for her. I give everything I could but for some reason she ached me.
"I don't know what I'd done so wrong, but there you go."
Snapchat Lillie and Bear
Meanwhile, Bear claimed he cheated on Lillie Lexie Gregg with during his time in the house to "save her" from heartache.
The star dumped Lillie on national television after locking lips with fellow housemate Chloe Khan and bizarrely claimed he did it for her own good.
When host Emma Willis asked him why he couldn't wait until he left the house to break up with Lillie, Stephen claimed he was trying to prevent her from getting hurt like his last girlfriend. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/stephen-bear-slams-vicky-pattison-8718301 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/367a5f36e97f157a48abeccdc4927bd246801235190a146477784be92bf923c8.json |
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"John Shammas"
] | 2016-08-27T08:50:05 | null | 2016-08-27T08:01:16 | The 21-year-old Estefania Liset Mosquera Alcivar's body was recovered four hours later, with authorities now probing the incident | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Fyellowstone-national-park-worker-plunges-8714821.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7029156.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Natural-Beauty-United-States.jpg | en | null | Yellowstone National Park worker plunges to her death at 3am while socialising with colleagues on Grand Canyon rim | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | A 21-year-old Yellowstone National Park worker plunged to her death from the edge of a canyon while socialising with colleagues in the early hours, authorities have said.
Estefania Liset Mosquera Alcivar, a concession employee at the Yellowstone National Park, was with a small group of coworkers at the rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone in Wyoming shortly after 3.15am when she fell.
Her body was recovered about four hours later on Friday and the incident remains under investigation.
Alvicar is from Quito, Ecuador.
Reuters Yellowstone National Park
The incident along with three major wildfires burning in Yellowstone come at the height of the summer tourist season and as officials in both parks prepare for celebrations set for Thursday marking the 100th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service.
Getty A bear in Yellowstone National Park
REUTERS The Elephant Back Loop Trailhead in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The fires have prompted authorities to close the south entrance to the park, which last month saw an average of more than 2,400 vehicles per day.
Yellowstone, which occupies the northwestern corner of Wyoming and spills over into Idaho and Montana, was the first national park established in the United States and remains one of its most popular. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/yellowstone-national-park-worker-plunges-8714821 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/dad5a2c8fe0b6dfccafeceef31a08453534e7c985e4d4d01b886b7a71492adfd.json |
[
"Hannah Hope"
] | 2016-08-27T22:52:39 | null | 2016-08-27T22:59:08 | But the X Factor star, who once dated Zayn Malik, reveals to The People that she is making a fresh start swapping Liverpool for a new life in Paris | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fx-factors-rebecca-ferguson-reveals-8718969.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8717743.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Rebecca-Ferguson-in-Paris-France.jpg | en | null | X Factor's Rebecca Ferguson reveals she suffered a breakdown after her ex left her to bring up their daughter alone | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Singing sensation Rebecca Ferguson has opened her heart about dealing with an agonising breakdown after a love split.
The devastated X Factor star coped by using her emotional turmoil as material for her new album Superwoman.
And she has made a fresh start by swapping her native Liverpool for Paris, where she is not known and can be stress-free.
Rebecca, 30, has never publicly named the man who dumped her after becoming the father of her third child Arabella, now 20 months old.
She said: “I feel I’ve overcome a lot. Being abandoned with a baby – I didn’t handle it well.
"I emotionally broke down. While creating the album I built myself back up. It was therapy. I made something positive out of something terrible.
“We Scousers don’t need therapists, we just chat to anyone, people on the bus, giving them our life story.”
ITV Rebecca Ferguson performing on the X Factor in 2010
She went on: “It’s an album for mothers and single mothers. I’m really protective and proud of Arabella. I want her to grow up into a strong independent woman.”
Rebecca, who was runner-up in the 2010 X Factor series, pours out her raw feelings about men who cheat in songs like Bones, a forthcoming single from her album.
To add to her heartache, a former friend was jailed last year for defrauding her of £43,000. Rebecca – who also has children Illie-May, 12, and Karl, 10, from a previous relationship with Karl Dures, 30 – admitted: “My life’s been a rollercoaster. With a lot of artists there’s always that drama.
“Life’s never perfect, there’s always ups and downs. I take ownership for a lot of bad decisions. It was down to poor judgement of character. But I’m wiser now.”
She has only lived in Paris for a month but is loving the lifestyle.
Rebecca said: “I’ve embraced it – especially the wine, bread and cheese.
"Me and the kids are learning to speak French. They’ll go to school here. No one recognises me and it’s a retreat, a break from all the stress.”
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She added: “The French men are good looking too.”
Rebecca acknowledges her debt to The X Factor. She said: “Without the opportunity Simon Cowell gave me, I wouldn’t be where I am today. My job’s a dream.”
After the series she dated fellow contestant Zayn Malik , 23, who went on to become a worldwide star with One Direction.
“I don’t speak to Zayn anymore,” she said. “But it’s nice to see he’s doing well and is happy.”
Now Rebecca is looking forward to her UK tour in October and November – and wants to have fun again.
She admitted: “I do like to party. People get the impression that I stay at home and bake cakes with my kids – which I do. But I also have a life.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/x-factors-rebecca-ferguson-reveals-8718969 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/34fd0891db7fe92ee9e746aeff6b3bc2a3ab04995cd0d80934b86001cc246508.json |
[
"Phil Kirkbride"
] | 2016-08-31T08:53:33 | null | 2016-08-31T09:24:30 | David Moyes won't let the Ivory Coast star join his former club without bringing in a replacement on deadline day | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fevertons-20million-move-lamine-kone-8739072.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8739134.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Mamadou-Sakho-Lamine-Kone.jpg | en | null | Everton's £20million move for Lamine Kone may depend on Sunderland landing Mamadou Sakho | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Everton are hoping former manager David Moyes signs Liverpool's Mamadou Sakho - so they can land £20million Ivory Coast defender Lamine Kone.
Ronald Koeman wants to take Kone to Goodison from Sunderland.
But he has already seen an £18million bid rejected and Black Cats boss Moyes has insisted the centre back would not leave unless he had a replacement.
Now Everton are hoping Sunderland can push through a deal for Liverpool outcast Sakho so they can secure a deadline day move for Kone.
Matthew Peters/Getty Kone's performances for Sunderland caught the eye of Everton boss Ronald Koeman
Getty Sakho could be glued to his phone on deadline day as his future is decided
According to the Liverpool Echo, 26-year-old Sakho has emerged as a loan target for Sunderland.
But, having already turned down Stoke City and West Brom, there are concerns whether the France international would agree to a move to the Premier League strugglers.
Should Sakho agree to a move to the Stadium of Light then it should boost Everton’s chances of signing Kone.
Action Images via Reuters David Moyes needs to bring in a centre back before allowing Kone to join former club Everton
The Blues lodged an £18m bid for the defender, who has played six times for the Ivory Coast, earlier this month and are now ready to increase that offer to £20m.
But their hopes of landing the 27-year-old have always hinged on Sunderland being able to fill the void. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/evertons-20million-move-lamine-kone-8739072 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/382088f3c59bc0f2ef65dfc2e390080dbae03a008d5d59d17edda2e005ca87b5.json |
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"Kelly-Ann Mills"
] | 2016-08-29T12:53:06 | null | 2016-08-29T13:43:49 | Almost immediately the woman looks up and spots the CCTV camera and warns her male accomplice of the danger | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Foutrageous-purse-thief-accomplice-spotted-8728663.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8728249.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Brazen-thief-notices-restaurant-CCTV-then-uses-unique-tactic-to-go-ahead-and-pickpocket-anyway.jpg | en | null | Outrageous purse thief and his accomplice spotted at restaurant in this clear CCTV | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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This shockingly clear footage caught on camera the moment a pick-pocketing couple were caught in the act.
As the CCTV shows the man and woman were sat at table with their backs to a large group of six.
Almost immediately the woman looks up and spots the CCTV camera and warns her male accomplice of the danger.
He quickly changes his manoeuvre and tries to cover his hand with his coat, before reaching in to a woman's bag and taking her purse.
CEN Brazen thief notices restaurant CCTV then uses unique tactic to go ahead and pickpocket anyway
The victim must have felt suspicious as she suddenly decided to move her bag from the back of her chair to an empty one beside her.
Th man soon moves on to a second woman's bag, which is blue and can again by seen in the CCTV.
He becomes a little less discreet and plunges his hand into her bag again and again before he manages to find what he was after.
CEN Brazen thief notices restaurant CCTV then uses unique tactic to go ahead and pickpocket anyway
The incident took place in the Mexican capital of Mexico City.
The female diner realised her wallet was missing and asked the manager to let her examine the CCTV footage.
The victim, who has not been identified, has shared the video on social media asking for anybody with any information to help her identify the thieves to come forward.
She also made a formal complaint to the police. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/outrageous-purse-thief-accomplice-spotted-8728663 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/5412eddb8626c6aa06b38e224613e185bdb6c9939ba2abfd0de104018e8283e7.json |
[
"Frank Smith"
] | 2016-08-29T18:54:19 | null | 2016-08-29T19:14:35 | Spurs were knocked back with a £12million bid for the winger last week and Zaha's head has been turned by the prospect of Champions League football | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fchristian-benteke-urges-wilfried-zaha-8730439.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8706318.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Crystal-Palaces-Wilfried-Zaha.jpg | en | null | Christian Benteke urges Wilfried Zaha to stay at Crystal Palace amid interest from Tottenham | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | New Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke admits he is desperate to keep Wilfried Zaha at Selhurst Park - and has told him so.
Zaha was the subject of a £12 million bid from Tottenham last week but it was immediately rejected, with Palace chairman Steve Parish describing it as "ridiculous".
The former Manchester United winger reportedly told the Eagles he wants to leave but Parish insists Zaha is going nowhere.
And despite only being at the club for just over a week after joining from Liverpool for £32 million, Benteke revealed he is already doing everything he can to ensure Zaha remains at Palace.
"I came to Palace because of the way that they play," said Benteke. "Everyone knows Wilf's ability on the ball and he helped us a lot when he came on.
REUTERS Palace new boy Benteke wants Zaha to stay put
"Of course we'd like him to stay. I've tried to convince him to stay, but that's football."
Zaha was left out of the Palace team that faced Bournemouth at the weekend but he came on and made a real impact.
The 23-year-old has already left Selhurst Park once for an ill-fated spell at Manchester United and Joel Ward is hoping Zaha doesn't depart for a second time.
PA Zaha failed to make a success of his Manchester United move
Ward said: "Would we like him to stay? Definitely. We want to take the club and keep pushing on so I hope we can do that with him staying and with some additions.
"We're a team and we're together. No matter what happens that has to stay – the cohesion of the team, the togetherness and the fight we showed in the second half is what Palace is built on."
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[
"Sam Webb"
] | 2016-08-27T22:51:19 | null | 2016-08-27T23:19:05 | In the the extraordinary footage, taken on the unidentified man's mobile phone, he is heard to say: "Why you playing both of us? " | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Fwhy-you-playing-us-excruciating-8720857.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8721055.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/boyfriend-2.jpg | en | null | 'Why you playing us?' Excruciating moment man confronts cheating girlfriend and her lover | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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This toe-curling video shows the moment a man catches his girlfriend of two years in a car with another man.
In the the extraordinary footage, taken on the unidentified man's mobile phone, he is heard to say: "Why you playing both of us?
"You're telling us the same exact thing Elana. Why you doing us both wrong Elana? This isn't right.
"You were with me last night, we had sex last night."
The woman, who appears largely unfazed by the confrontation, bizarrely replies: "We did?"
The man presses his point, telling her: "You chose me then you chose him."
"Why do you think I chose him?", she snaps back.
Man confronts 'cheating girlfriend' in video
The woman seemed unphased by the confrontation
He then addresses the man in the passenger seat of the car, who perhaps wisely has stayed quiet until this point, telling him she lied about visits to his home.
He said: "She told me that it was your aunt's house."
The video then ends abruptly.
One commenter on World Star Hip Hop, where the video was posted, wrote: "Just plain showed she is a liar."
However, another points out: "Women lie, men lie." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/why-you-playing-us-excruciating-8720857 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/657a14532f0d87a7cb529f193d8e85042d8c05bfff4d817a5498fff6e544c605.json |
[
"Hamish Mackay"
] | 2016-08-30T18:55:44 | null | 2016-08-30T19:05:34 | The Spanish forward completed his £17million move to north London on Tuesday, but Arsenal's interest was registered at the beginning of July | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Flucas-perez-reveals-arsenal-first-8736670.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8735099.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Arsenal-unveil-new-signing-Lucas-Perez.jpg | en | null | Lucas Perez reveals Arsenal first contacted him about signing when the window opened in July | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Lucas Pérez has revealed Arsenal first contacted him about a move when the transfer window opened two months ago.
The Spanish forward completed his £17million move to north London on Tuesday, but Arsenal's interest was registered at the beginning of July.
"There was some contact when the transfer window opened," revealed Lucas. "As always in football, clubs have to evaluate what they need, but they showed interest when they got in contact.
"Things happened more quickly towards the end of the window so it could be made official.
Arsenal FC via Getty Arsenal first contacted Lucas in July
"I was really happy and flattered when I heard about Arsenal’s interest. I was very hopeful to get the chance to come here."
Lucas scored 17 goals and provided 18 assists in La Liga for Deportivo La Coruña last season, and has told Arsenal fans he is willing to do whatever it takes to help the Gunners in the current campaign.
Arsenal FC via Getty Lucas holds up the Arsenal shirt
"I played as a striker for most of my career but I can adapt to any of the four positions across the front line," he told the club's website. "I prefer playing as a striker but I have no problem playing anywhere up front.
"I think I’m a pacy player. I like to link up and combine with my team-mates, playing one-twos to work a shot. I don’t want to put myself in a box, I hope that the Arsenal fans can see for themselves and enjoy watching me." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lucas-perez-reveals-arsenal-first-8736670 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/5441aae521b511e3560c087bf5f0613c09eb32227d1797ffc7c3576b55e40d19.json |
[
"Stuart Macdonald"
] | 2016-08-30T18:54:14 | null | 2016-08-30T18:40:30 | William Gardner, 75, took Daniel McSwiggan, 69, along with him as he travelled to fill machines at hospital sites | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fvulnerable-pensioner-who-went-missing-8734963.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8735769.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/WILLIAM_GARDNER_002.jpg | en | null | Vulnerable pensioner who went missing while carer moonlighted was found dead on golf course two weeks later | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | A pensioner who suffered from dementia and went missing while his carer moonlighted as a vending machine operator was found dead on a golf course two weeks later.
William Gardner, 75, took Daniel McSwiggan, 69, along with him as he travelled to fill machines at hospital sites.
Gardner allowed dementia sufferer Mr McSwiggan to accompany him as he visited the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh and Wishaw General Hospital in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
He worked as a support worker with Alzheimer Scotland and was supposed to take his clients on social outings - but was forbidden to take them on work trips.
But when he went into Wishaw General to fill machines Mr McSwiggan wandered off and and could not be found.
PRESSTEAM Daniel McSwiggan was found dead on a golf course two weeks after going missing
It later emerged he used his bus pass to travel to nearby Hamilton but was tragically found dead 14 days later on a golf course.
Gardner, of Giffnock, near Glasgow, has now appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court where admitted breaching heath and safety laws by leaving Mr McSwiggan unattended in September 2013.
Depute fiscal Brian Duffy said Gardner left Mr McSwiggan smoking a cigarette outside his car at Wishaw General when he vanished.
He said: "On September 12th, 2013, Mr Gardner picked up Daniel McSwiggan from his home in Glasgow at 12.30pm.
"They had lunch in Coatbridge and then he travelled to Edinburgh to fill a vending machine at the Western General Hospital. Whilst he did this he left Mr McSwiggan alone in the car.
"He then went to Wishaw General Hospital and left Mr McSwiggan alone again standing outside his car smoking a cigarette.
"He said he was gone for five to six minutes and when he returned Mr McSwiggan had disappeared.
"He alerted security at the hospital who checked their CCTV and he asked them to contact the police.
"The police established a missing person investigation and Mr Gardner and the chief executive of Alzheimer Scotland searched for him until 9pm that evening.
"Mr McSwiggan's body was found two weeks later at a wooded area at Strathclyde Park golf course. A post-mortem examination found the cause of death was hypothermia."
Getty Images Gardner travelled to fill machines at hospital sites
The court heard Gardner ran a business called Feet & Co which operated machines selling socks, tights and equipment for training shoes at various locations across Scotland.
When he was hired as a support worker by Alzheimer Scotland in May, 2012, he was warned he could not operate the business when he was with clients or he would be suspended.
When he was assigned to Mr McSwiggan, he was informed the pensioner required constant supervision.
The charity conducted an internal investigation and Gardner admitted he had made a 'terrible mistake'.
He was immediately suspended from his role and resigned before disciplinary proceedings took place.
Mr Duffy added: "Mr Gardner admitted that he had acted contrary to his training and knew not to leave Mr McSwiggan while he carried on his vending machine business.
"He said he had left Mr McSwiggan alone on two occasions to collect money from and restock his vending machines.
"He stated that he knew he had made a terrible mistake and that he should not have been carrying out his other job at that time."
Sheriff Ray Small deferred sentence on Gardner for background reports until October.
He told him: "It doesn't need me to remind you any further about how serious this matter is.
"However, I'm going to keep an open mind until I have seen a social enquiry report and heard from your solicitor in mitigation."
Police Scotland were later criticised for their handling of the search for Mr McSwiggan.
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) reviewed the handling of the inquiry amid concerns raised by Mr McSwiggan's family.
They concluded that it should have been evident Mr McSwiggan was a high risk vulnerable missing person and should have been graded so rather than medium risk.
They also found some officers did not keep notes and showed a lack of knowledge of procedures. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/vulnerable-pensioner-who-went-missing-8734963 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/d88838fa235b1bbf0fd381cb5b614386ee0a10712a1a996a0476d77e5b1b2bd3.json |
[
"Tess De La Mare"
] | 2016-08-26T18:52:08 | null | 2016-08-26T18:42:28 | Kaleb Amponsah plunged a kitchen knife 12cm into Ade Afariogun's stomach before fleeing the scene to continue selling drugs | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fteen-who-disembowelled-man-street-8712971.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8513259.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/vjsqt6s4gi7susc41thr.jpg | en | null | Teen who disembowelled man in the street for giving him 'the wrong look' is jailed for 22 years | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Kaleb Amponsah murdered man for giving him 'the wrong look'
A teenager who murdered a man in a park for giving him 'the wrong look' and then carried on selling drugs has been jailed for 22 years.
Kaleb Amponsah, 18, plunged a kitchen knife 12cm into Ade Afariogun's stomach in Plaistow Park, east London, disemboweling him.
Amponsah fled the scene and returned to selling drugs within hours of the stabbing on 29 January.
The 27-year-old victim was having lunch with his mother when he was attacked.
Mr Afariogun had only been released from prison for robbery a few weeks before his death, and had been trying to get his life back on track.
He had been due to start his first-job the week after he was killed.
Central News Victim Ade Afariogun had recently been released from prison
Jailing Amponsa for 22 years today, Judge Timothy Pontius said: "The defendant went out that day in order to sell drugs and armed himself with a knife, as he has done in the past.
"Had he not decided to take the knife with him that day no doubt Ade Afariogun would still be alive and this young defendant would not be facing the prospect of many more years behind bars than he has so far spent on this earth.
"The victim had a chequered past - much of it spent in prison - this in no way diminishes the pain his family will continue to feel."
He continued: "This case has brought tragedy to another family, with this defendant's hard working and thoroughly decent parents having to face the question of where they went wrong.
"I accept that this was not a planned attack, but I reject the defendant's assertion that at any time during the incident he was in specific fear of attack."
At trial jurors heard that Amponsah, a known heroin dealer in the area, had been seen staring angrily at his victim as he prowled around the park on his bike.
MPS CCTV of convicted Amponsah fleeing the scene after the stabbing
He sparked a scuffle by blocking Mr Afariogun's path with the bike before stabbing him in the belly.
Ann Marie Rosemond - the mother of Mr Afariogun's best friend and the woman he called 'mum' - desperately tried to grab at Amponsah's clothes to stop him.
Witnesses saw Ms Rosemond pulling the murderer's hood over his eyes while he reached for the knife tucked in his waistband.
Amponsah ran from the scene, abandoning his bike next to Afariogun.
After changing his clothes, the 'remorseless' killer sent out group texts advertising drugs.
The victim was rushed to Royal London Hospital where he was given emergency surgery, but died on 1 February from massive blood loss.
He had been due to start a job that week and had turned his life around following his release from a four year jail term for mugging a schoolgirl and attempting to rob two others in Rainham, Essex, in November 2013.
MPS Amponsah was a known heroin dealer in the area
Mr Afariogun's stepfather Kay Oluwa said in a victim impact statement: "I can never explain to you what it's like as a family to receive a call like the one we got on Friday 29 January 2016.
"I truly hope none of you will ever have to experience it."
Mr Oluwa described how the family joined their son as doctors attempted surgery to save him, saying: "We were there for three days as Ade valiantly fought for his life.
"The only bright light is that we got to say goodbye to him and tell how much we loved him."
He continued: "He has been snatched away from us and for what? We may never know the true reason."
Mr Oluwa said his son's killer had shown 'no remorse' and 'no understanding of what he has done to our family'.
He added: "He is a danger if he can kill someone over something so minor as a wrong look." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/teen-who-disembowelled-man-street-8712971 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/1ac68afeeb9dd71e076a72c59f06f05d0ccd6eab79657f7568e13b74c2451a55.json |
[
"Alistair Mcgeorge"
] | 2016-08-26T20:52:10 | null | 2016-08-26T20:32:15 | It's only been a few weeks since the actor joined the photo sharing social media site | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Ftom-hiddlestons-instagram-hacked-just-8713545.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8713593.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/tom-hiddleston-main.jpg | en | null | Tom Hiddleston's Instagram HACKED just weeks in, as Taylor Swift sparks boob job speculation | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Tom Hiddleston 's Instagram account has been hacked.
Just weeks after the 35-year-old old actor signed up to the picture-sharing site, his account was compromised by a user who posted cartoons and screengrabs from a Snapchat account.
The hacker, who called himself Mr. Control, also included the quote: "Afford to take the injustice of people but when my turn will not have mercy on one," and a message for fans which read: "Fans Tom hiddleston Don't worry we will back account to him (sic)."
Instagram Tom's Instagram was hacked
The posts have since been removed and the account is now back in order.
It comes after Tom shocked fans earlier this month when he signed up to Instagram and shared his first photo, a picture from the set of Thor: Ragnarok.
Sharing a photograph of himself dressed as Loki, he simply wrote: "He's back!"
Meanwhile, Tom's girlfriend Taylor Swift left fans questioning whether she has had a boob job after being spotted showing of a larger looking bust in a tight crop-top.
Buzz Foto/REX/Shutterstock Taylor has ignored the speculation
As the star gave onlookers a serious eyeful, fans rushed to Twitter to speculate whether she has given herself a little boost in the bra department.
One fan wrote: "When did Taylor Swift's boobs get so big??" | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tom-hiddlestons-instagram-hacked-just-8713545 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/26ad5ee49dc783607aba04978a03cc0fb2842522b7956c36a50ca2e040aa9faa.json |
[
"Coleen Nolan"
] | 2016-08-30T22:53:25 | null | 2016-08-30T23:23:19 | I just can’t help feeling very bitter and jealous of his new life, and I often spy on him and his perfect new family on social media | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Flifestyle%2Fsex-relationships%2Frelationships%2Fdear-coleen-im-obsessed-ex-8736102.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8735601.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Obsessed.jpg | en | null | Dear Coleen: I’m obsessed with my ex and his happy new family | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Dear Coleen
My husband of 12 years cheated on me four years ago and left me and our two sons, who are now aged eight and 10.
He went off with a girl at work and everybody told me it would never last.
But it has and they’re now married and very happy together with two children of their own.
His business has also taken off and he’s doing really well.
I’ve been seeing somebody really nice for a year but I keep him at arm’s length and
I can’t help comparing him to my ex, who I still think of as the love of my life.
I just can’t help feeling very bitter and jealous of his new life, and I often spy on him
and his perfect new family on social media.
But this just makes me feel more bitter and unhappy, and I can’t stop comparing what I have now to what he has.
Please tell me how can I move on? I really want to be happy too.
Coleen says
The first thing you should do is stop spying on him. That’s one of the things I hate most about social media – it presents this glossy version of life that just isn’t realistic.
It can also become an addiction and that’s when it starts to eat away at your self-esteem.
So you need to train yourself to stop looking at it by cutting back and then giving it up altogether.
Because you know what? You might think his life looks so rosy and perfect, but I bet they have rows and get on each other’s nerves, just like every other couple out there.
And quite frankly, if he cheated on you, the mother of his two young sons, then there’s every chance he’ll cheat on his new wife too.
But you don’t need to worry about that any more because you’re not together, he is no longer your problem so you’ve got to move on.
It’s so hurtful and hard to get over such a wrench when somebody cheats on you and goes on to be happy.
But the best tonic is for you to also go on and be happy.
You’ve got a new a partner, so instead of wasting your time looking at your ex on Facebook, concentrate on your new man and your own life.
More of our agony aunt Coleen Nolan's advice on your sex, family, health and relationship problems | http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/sex-relationships/relationships/dear-coleen-im-obsessed-ex-8736102 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/f37f34e39c921bdf878abc06fd46b05075ccee0d59236c506db0ebc46d6ec85d.json |
[
"Sophie Curtis"
] | 2016-08-26T12:57:04 | null | 2016-08-26T13:01:55 | Procrastinators rejoice! There's a new way to kill time without even leaving your search results | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Ftech%2Fgoogle-now-lets-you-play-8710082.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8708832.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Google-unveils-Solitaire-through-its-search-option.jpg | en | null | Google now lets you play solitaire and noughts and crosses directly in search results | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | If you're looking for a new way to kill time at work, Google has the answer.
Starting today, you can play a game of solitaire or noughts and crosses (tic-tac-toe in the US) directly in your web browser, simply by searching for the name of the game on Google.
The service works both on desktop and in the Google app. After you type in the name, the game will appear at the top of the search results.
Google allows you to pick the difficulty level, and with noughts and crosses you can also play against another player sitting next to you.
Google
In addition to the games, the company has also added some other interactive features in search.
If you type in "flip a coin", a box will appear at the top of the search results with a spinning coin, which will eventually land on either heads of tails.
So next time you're struggling to make a decision you can let Google decide for you.
The company has also included the ability to search for animal sounds, so if you type in "What does a cat sound like?" it will bring back an audio result, as well as a short list of other animals.
"These are just a sample of the delightful surprises that await you on Google," wrote Stephen Cognetta, associate product manager at Google, in a blog post .
"After all, Search is for so much more than research and practical matters - it’s for fun, too!"
That suggests there may be a few more hidden interactive search results out there. Let us know if you find any more in the comment below. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/google-now-lets-you-play-8710082 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/af8ede0c4706c7ddb821a4f7ec1e65ffcc8ff374e2c9d19b18f618b4b45c857d.json |
[
"Rachael Bletchly"
] | 2016-08-27T20:55:10 | null | 2016-08-27T20:23:04 | A day at the beach is one of our greatest British pleasures but over the past few days our coastline has been hit by a terrible tide of tragedy | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fopinion%2Frachael-bletchley-camber-sands-tragedy-8719772.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8715578.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Coastguard-helicopter-at-Camber-Sands.jpg | en | null | RACHAEL BLETCHLEY: Camber Sands tragedy show why we MUST have trained lifeguards on all our beaches | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | If a miracle occurs and the sun appears this Bank Holiday you may be taking a trip to the seaside.
Paddling, collecting shells and building sunglasses before a picnic lunch and a snooze.
A day at the beach is one of our greatest British pleasures.
And - if you can escape the seaside parking rip-offs the Sunday People exposed last week – one of the few free attractions left for hard-up families.
But over the past few days our coastline has been hit by a terrible tide of tragedy as twelve people drowned in separate incidents.
Getty A lifebuoy on Camber Sands
All were caught out by the strength of innocent looking waves, by hidden quicksands or powerful rip currents.
Nitharasan Ravi, 22, perished with four pals during a day trip to Camber Sands.
They’re thought to have fallen into deep underwater channels and, despite being strong swimmers, overcome by the rising tide.
Nitharasan’s family claim they could have been saved if the packed, seven mile long beach had had lifeguards.
An online petition demanding the council fund them has now attracted thousands of signatures - and started a nationwide debate.
Getty Camber Sands, where five pals died during a day trip
For while the admirable RNLI lifeboat charity provides most UK lifeguards - many volunteers - full-time ones need funding.
Which is why trained rescuers patrol just one in four of our 754 bathing beaches.
Following the tragedy Rother District Council said such incidents are extremely rare.
But it added: “In recent years we have seen a change in the make-up of visitors to Camber, including more people from outside the area who are not familiar with the sea and the dangers it can pose.”
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What, a holiday resort attracting visitors from elsewhere? Smacks of buck-passing to me.
Of course we all must act responsibly and heed to the red flags and safety notices.
And, yes, cash-strapped local authorites do face tough choices.
But last weekend in Tyne and Wear I enjoyed a picnic on the beach of King Edward’s Bay.
It’s only 200m long but there were three RNLI lifeguards on duty.
So are beach patrols just another postcode lottery?
Getty RNLI provides most UK lifeguards
A local council has just spent £100,000 on “bin police” to search through people’s recycling.
Another wasted £82,000 sacking a clerk who gave tomato plants to some staff and not others.
And officials in Cornwall bought £100,000 worth of Italian trees only to find they wouldn’t grow here.
Town burghers always find cash for potty pet projects – but how about investing in our seaside safety?
Many UK coastal resorts were left to decay after holidaymakers started jetting off to the costas in the 70s, yet “staycations” are growing in popularity post-Brexit.
And if we’re heading back to the beaches we have to be sure our families can have fun under the watchful eye of trained lifesavers.
The RNLI say they will be providing temporary lifeguard cover at Camber Sands this sunny Bank Holiday.
It shouldn’t need a miracle for them to appear on ALL our beaches. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/rachael-bletchley-camber-sands-tragedy-8719772 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/a4b550b6ac3457c04ba9133da7f99ed4169e9d6df18e5cb138e2be5b617df14a.json |
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"Rebecca Pocklington",
"Charlotte Wareing"
] | 2016-08-29T02:51:44 | null | 2016-08-29T02:03:32 | Some of the biggest stars in showbiz turned out in their most glamorous gowns and suits tonight for the annual bash | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fkim-kardashian-flashes-everything-completely-8726292.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8726346.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/2016-MTV-Video-Music-Awards-Arrivals.jpg | en | null | Kim Kardashian flashes everything in completely sheer dress as she joins Kanye West at MTV VMAs | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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We knew when Kim Kardashian's name appeared on the guest list for this year's MTV VMAs, we would be in for a treat.
But she's outdone herself yet again.
The reality star flashed almost everything as she hit the white carpet in a completely sheer short black dress.
Appearing to ditch her underwear altogether, the star came dangerously close to a double wardrobe malfunction in the bizarre one-piece.
Getty Kim Kardashian was a sheer dream
Getty Kim flashed it ALL
Rex Stealing the show?
She was there supporting her hubby Kanye on the night, and happily posed up next to her man with one shoulder of the flimsy material lying halfway down her arm.
Going for a messy wet look with her hair, the star posed with her signature pout on full display.
Rex Kanye kept his arm there
Getty WOW Kim Kardashian West
Meanwhile Kanye dressed way down in a white t-shirt and matching trousers, keeping a protective hand round his wife as they stopped for photos outside.
The power couple joined some of the biggest musicians, models, TV stars and more for the annual bash.
Rex Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are a power couple
Everyone from Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Hailey Baldwin, to American model Ashley Graham and Heidi Klum flashed endless amounts of flesh in daring sheer dresses and tiny ice skater-style numbers.
Nicki showed off her world famous curves in a tight blue dress, flaunting both her toned legs in long sheer panels.
Arriving with Meek Mill, the star cut a stunning figure in the daring number, and risked a wardrobe malfunction with a plunging top and cut-out sides.
Getty Rapper Nicki Minaj showed everything off
Getty Rappers Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj
Wearing her hair loose and straight, she stood out as mile off, following her best pal Amber Rose inside - who showed off her lace bra just moments before.
Meanwhile Hailey Baldwin stole the show in a black sheer lace catsuit, flaunting her killer figure to fans.
Getty Model Hailey Baldwin stunned
Getty Model Hailey Baldwin looked incredible
Elsewhere, Heidi Klum showed off her super slim frame, toned legs, and an enviable tan in a short patterned number.
She tied her hair tightly back and flashed a huge smile as she mixed with a who's who of stars.
Getty Heidi Klum opted for patterns
American model Ashley Graham took things to a whole new level however, as she shamelessly showedoff her underwear in a completely sheer dress.
If not at the VMAs, then where?
Getty Ashley Graham flashed her underwear
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Beyonce made a dramatic entrance in huge wings and a stunning skintight silver dress.
The star showed off her curvy figure in the sparkling one-piece, and held hands with her daughter Blue Ivy as she greeted screaming crowds outside.
Wearing her hair tied tightly back in a plait, the star wore huge turquoise wings and was all smiles for the cameras.
Meanwhile Blue was a Princess for the night in a sweet gold dress and tiara, and looked fairly overwhelmed with the huge reception she got with her famous mum.
Getty The perfect pair
Rex Beyonce Knowles and Blue Ivy
Getty Beyonce showed off her figure
Managing a small smile, she clutched on to Bey's hand as they stopped for photos together, with many fans joking she had stolen the show from the famous guests already.
Queen Bey will be making a surprise performance tonight, with the Los Angeles Times reporting she has had a number of 'top-secret' rehearsals.
Getty Beyonce stunned at the annual bash
MTV Beyonce has her whole squad
Rex Amber Rose flashed her bra
Bey is nominated for 11 awards at tonight's ceremony, held at New York's Madison Square Garden, and her loyal bodyguard has already been spotted at the venue.
The Lemonade superstar loves to keep fans on their toes and in June surprised with a performance at the BET Awards.
MTV confirmed the news with a tweet reading: "Beyonce. Is. Performing." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kim-kardashian-flashes-everything-completely-8726292 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/f7396db16e2a48f67c72e594d94ffa97c554645bad5efa15ff6c3383765ad70d.json |
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"Joshua Haigh"
] | 2016-08-31T08:53:23 | null | 2016-08-31T09:32:01 | Are these two ready to make it official? | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Femma-mcvey-gaz-beadle-flaunt-8739161.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8701570.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Gaz-Beadle.jpg | en | null | Emma McVey and Gaz Beadle flaunt their romance as they cuddle up together on Instagram | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Have Gaz Beadle and Emma McVey confirmed their romance?
The Geordie Shore star recently revealed that he's on the hunt for a girlfriend - and it looks like he may have bagged himself one.
The pair, who were spotted last week heading for a date night together , have been flaunting their romance on social media.
Emma took to Instagram yesterday to boast about enjoying a "lazy Monday" with the infamous ladies man.
SnapChat Gaz shared a Snapchat with a mystery woman last week
Gaz and Emma were spotted together earlier this year
She shared a snap of them both cuddled up in bed as she played around with his hair.
It's not the first time either. Last week, Gaz shared a Snapchat with a mystery girl - whose face was covered by love-heart emojis - that looked suspiciously like Emma too.
They were previously spotted together in January having dinner at TGI Friday's in Leeds - before Gaz's drama with Charlotte Crosby when she suffered an ectopic pregnancy.
In his search for a girlfriend, Gaz came under fire when he claimed that he's too good for women that give it up on the first date.
Instagram Gaz is on the hunt for Mrs Beadle
Instagram He's been looking on Tinder
The controversial star wrote: "I have met some unreal birds in clubs and think, 'F*** me, I would marry you and have five kids and and buy a house with a fireplace and double cooker for you.'
"Have a few drinks, get to hotel, bang them and I'm like f*** sake, at least make it a bit of a challenge, at least make me wait until the third or fourth date.
"You could have been Mrs Gary Beadle but you just let me bang you after meeting you four hours ago," he added. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/emma-mcvey-gaz-beadle-flaunt-8739161 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/f8905b174687726dafb4ca1f82585323c68aa2ead16da3569ba0ea2f97c2ba12.json |
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"Rohan Banerjee"
] | 2016-08-30T10:53:41 | null | 2016-08-30T10:43:59 | The Premier League's all-time most successful manager started his career as a player at Hampden Park in 1958 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fmanchester-united-legend-sir-alex-8732805.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8282965.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Sir-Alex-Ferguson.jpg | en | null | Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson helps to launch new Queen's Park kit | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Back in the game: Sir Alex was happy to help his old team out
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson returned to where his storied career all began when he helped to launch the new Queen's Park third kit.
Ferguson, who was a striker during his playing days, scored on his debut for the Scottish club against Stranraer in November 1958.
And invited to Hampden Park to help with the release of the dark blue number, he was all too happy to oblige.
He said: "I was delighted when Queen's Park got in touch and asked me to help their new strip."
Queen’s sign International player
(1/2) pic.twitter.com/rQFcml7H0R — Queen's Park FC (@queensparkfc) August 29, 2016
Ferguson added: "Scotland colours are known across the world and it is fantastic that the club's role as pioneers in the game is recognised this way."
After a three-year stay at Queen's Park, Ferguson also turned out for St Johnstone, Dunfermline, Rangers, Falkirk and Ayr United before embarking on a hugely successful run as a manager.
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He is best known for his stints in charge of Aberdeen, who he led to 11 trophies including the 1983 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and Manchester United where a 26-year stay yielded 38 major honours, including 13 Premier League and two Champions League crowns.
Ferguson retired as United manager at the end of the 2012-13 season. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-legend-sir-alex-8732805 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/ae0fe8fe5bc671fed151d8e94b31bf37d7d147db8e4d340129e9d18966c5f13d.json |
[
"Lara Kilner"
] | 2016-08-28T06:52:35 | null | 2016-08-28T07:00:00 | The Wild At Heart star doesn't think he's a pin-up and tells us the shows he'd love to bring back | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Ftv%2Ftv-news%2Fdci-banks-actor-stephen-tompkinson-8688809.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8688896.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Stephen-Tompkinson.jpg | en | null | DCI Banks actor Stephen Tompkinson on fame: 'The older I’ve got, the nicer it’s got' | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Stephen Tompkinson, 50, is back as DCI Banks. He talks star-crossed lovers and liking not being a pin-up (er, we beg to differ).
In this new series, there’s one story that goes through all six episodes…
Yes, very confusing when you film it all out of sequence. And we had a month of night shoots, because we were filming in spring and it was meant to be winter, so it was like having terrible jet lag but then waking up in Leeds.
Is he finally going to sort out his love life?
Well, he arrived too late with his proposal to DS Annie Cabot in the last series. He’s got himself a lovely girlfriend and a smarter wardrobe now, though it’s very clear who he should really be with. But Banks is so married to his job anyway, he’d be a terrible husband.
ITV Stephen as DCI Banks and Andrea Lowe as DS Annie Cabbot
Worst acting job?
Robson Green and I were the last two for a part in Casualty and he got it, so my reward was to be the guest death. I was traffic police, there was a pile-up and an acid leak and I fell in it. It was snowing and I had to lie in a ditch for three hours, be cut out of my shirt and trousers by the fire brigade and hosed down with cold water. Six crew members piled on top of me between takes, there were no thermal blankets back then.
Do you ever want to bring back any of your old shows?
I miss Wild At Heart like mad. It was everyone’s secret shame, which is fine. And I adored Drop The Dead Donkey. We did it on a Wednesday night with a live audience, edited it the next day, did the topical gags for the next day over the end credits. Once we got it to Channel 4 forty minutes before it went on air. I’d love to do it again.
ITV In Wild At Heart
Do you like being famous?
The older I’ve got, the nicer it’s got. I’m not a target for testosterone-d up idiots. The whole, "He’s a pin-up. Oh is he? I’ll bring him down" thing. Once you’re not of a threatening age, people are nice.
You’re not one for getting involved in social media…
I don’t like people knowing where I am at any given time. I’m in Sydney for six weeks. Great, I’ll burgle your house. Madness.
DCI Banks, Wednesday, 9pm, ITV | http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/dci-banks-actor-stephen-tompkinson-8688809 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/f37faec2c5982f5a2afab9a2f9f428b083f589dc135bde8d74fef37aa2e837fd.json |
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"Charlotte Wareing"
] | 2016-08-30T12:52:37 | null | 2016-08-30T12:50:16 | We don't know where to look... | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fex-beach-babe-charlotte-dawson-8733790.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8733691.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Charlotte-Dawson-spotted-with-her-new-love-Luke-out-while-out-partying-in-Ibiza.jpg | en | null | Ex On the Beach babe Charlotte Dawson wraps her legs around mystery man during steamy PDA in Ibiza | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | She's been enjoying steamy on-screen antics on Ex On the Beach.
And Charlotte Dawson is showing no signs of slowing down, straddling a mystery man on the street in Ibiza.
Scantily-clad Charlotte, the daughter of late comedian Les, giggled as she wrapped her legs around her shirtless beau on a car bonnet.
Dressed in a skimpy crop top and high-rise knickers, she flashed every inch of her trim pins while enjoying the raunchy PDA.
iCelebTV Who's your friend, Charlotte?
Her dark hair cascaded down her back and was worn in loose waves.
She finished off her festival-inspired outfit with a pair of black ankle boots, a leather handbag and jewels on her face.
After hopping off the front of the car, 23-year-old Charlotte continued snogging her male companion as they made their way down the street.
iCelebTV Mwah!
iCelebTV They make a very handsome couple
When they finally came up for air, Charlotte and her topless hunk smiled for the cameras as they walked hand-in-hand.
Identified only as Luke, Charlotte's new man wore a pair of navy blue tracksuit trousers slung low around his waist to reveal his designer underwear.
Tonight viewers of the raunchy reality show will see Charlotte enjoying a racy night with Celebrity Big Brother champ Stephen Bear.
MTV Charlotte and Bear get up close and personal
Speaking to the camera, Bear admits: "I want to fork her... All night."
They will then chat about their dreams of having "little bear cubs".
Charlotte previously teased the MTV series will be the raunchiest yet, saying: "This series has the most sex. It's the most raunchy - there's no sex ban. It's pretty much unlimited sex."
Crikey. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/ex-beach-babe-charlotte-dawson-8733790 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/2ef2b132aa59ebd9ccda22cdfdfc91e69343121a6376d7f2599460d174e4d9bb.json |
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"James Nursey"
] | 2016-08-28T20:51:40 | null | 2016-08-28T20:50:08 | The £12m fee the Baggies paid for Salomon Rondon last year will be eclipsed if moves for winger Nacer Chadli and anchorman Ignacio Camacho go through | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fwest-broms-transfer-record-set-8725165.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7325687.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Newcastle-United-v-West-Bromwich-Albion-Premier-League.jpg | en | null | West Brom's transfer record set to be smashed TWICE in raids on Tottenham and Malaga before the window shuts | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Chadli would become Albion's record signing at £13m — but not for long!
Tony Pulis is set to break West Brom 's transfer record twice in the next 48 hours.
Albion have agreed a £13million fee with Tottenham for winger Nacer Chadli, who is due to have a medical on Monday.
Boss Pulis is also hopeful of landing long-term target Ignacio Camacho, after triggering the defensive midfielder's £15.3m release clause at Malaga.
The Spaniard is highly-rated and has been on Pulis' radar since last season.
Real Madrid via Getty Camacho keeps a close eye on Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this year
Chadli cost Spurs £7m from Holland's FC Twente three seasons ago, but hasn't featured for Mauricio Pochettino's team in any of their opening three games this season.
Pulis also has interest in Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez, Brighton defender Lewis Dunk and Charlton forward Ademola Lookman.
Albion's previous transfer record is £12m, paid to Zenit St Petersburg of Russia for striker Salomon Rondon a year ago. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-broms-transfer-record-set-8725165 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/bb95e5e57904510aaa9406389663e178ac84037091081f543d62ffc15983b2d2.json |
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"John Cross"
] | 2016-08-29T14:53:37 | null | 2016-08-29T14:24:33 | Hull, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest are all interested in the former Manchester United trainee who has struggled to settle in Rome | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fravel-morrison-looking-return-england-8728955.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8504024.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Ravel-Morrison.jpg | en | null | Ravel Morrison looking for return to England before transfer deadline after Lazio struggle | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Italian job: Ravel Morrison is looking for a way back to England
Ravel Morrison is trying to set up a return to England before transfer deadline.
Former West Ham midfielder Morrison is currently at Serie A giants Lazio but has struggled to settle in Rome.
Hull, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest are all interested in the former Manchester United trainee.
Morrison is keen for a return home to England.
The 23-year-old made only four league appearances for Lazio last term. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ravel-morrison-looking-return-england-8728955 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/d3a98a8a01cc917e9172f0c916779ac9f14fe43e6dee1956282d4b6582af9fa9.json |
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"Joe Mewis"
] | 2016-08-28T08:50:39 | null | 2016-08-28T09:29:34 | With less than a week before the window slams shut, there are plenty more deals to be done. Follow all of the latest news, rumours and gossip throughout the day | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Ftransfer-news-live-arsenal-chelsea-8721581.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8640630.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Joe-Hart-Mustafi-and-Moussa-Sissoko-main.jpg | en | null | Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United latest PLUS every done deal | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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The end of the transfer window is approaching, with less than a week left for clubs to bring in fresh faces. Managers across the land will be frantically trying to get deals over the line as they put the finishing touches to their squads for the new season. Arsene Wenger looks set to finally bring in reinforcements - but is Lucas Perez a panic buy? And have they overpaid for Shkodran Mustafi? Chelsea have been frustrated by their inability to strengthen, so we'll keep an eye on the combustible Antonio Conte in his desperate search for new players. And what of Joe Hart? It's all live, right here...
09:29 Saints £17million man set for medical Southampton have edged closer to the club record capture of Sofiane Boufal after striking a £17million deal with Lille. Southampton agreed a fee with Lille yesterday and attacking midfielder Boufal is now set for his medical on Sunday. The south coast club will pay Lille an initial £15.3million to sign the Moroccan, 22, with a further £1.7million due in add-ons. Lille have also negotiated a significant sell-on clause into the deal, believed to be 15 per cent. Getty Images Southampton remained in talks to finalise Boufal’s terms last night though that is expected to be a formality.
The deal for Boufal will top the £15million Southampton paid for Italian striker Dani Osvaldo in August 2013. Boufal scored 11 goals and set up five more last season before his season ended prematurely in May because of a knee injury. He is due to be fit to return next month.
09:24 key event Spurs in for Isco Tottenham are lining up a sensational swoop for Real Madrid star Isco. European champions Real are under pressure to reduce the seize of their squad and it has become a straight choice between Isco – a £25million signing from Malaga three years ago – and Colombian ace James Rodriguez. Club president Florentino Perez has made it known to manager Zinedine Zidane that he wants James to stay, and has blocked a proposed move to Chelsea. So Isco – a Spain international – is the one to leave, with White Hart Lane his likely destination. His style would suit that demanded by manager Mauricio Pochettino. Video loading Click to play Tap to play The Live Event you are trying to watch is either unavailable or has not started Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video The plan is to sign Isco on loan for the rest of the season. Spurs would also have the option to land the attacking midfielder on a permanent basis next summer if the move is successful. There may be competition from Chelsea for Isco, but it appears Tottenham are favourites to sign him.
The 24-year-old would add Champions League experience to Pochettino’s squad, many of whom will be venturing into new territory when they face Bayer Leverkusen, Monaco and CSKA Moscow over the coming months.
09:14 Sissoko is too expensive, say Juve Juventus are prepared to end Moussa Sissoko’s Newcastle nightmare – but only if the Toon clash their £35million asking price. Inter Milan have also made contact, but Juve are attacking midfielder Sissoko’s preferred destination — however the two parties are miles apart on their valuations of the France international. It’s believed that Juventus are only prepared to pay £15m, and unless there is a massive compromise then Sissoko faces playing in the Championship until at least January. Getty Images Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is determined to dig his heels in, believing £35m is a realistic price for one of the stars of Euro 2016. But all interested clubs are pointing to Sissoko’s often lacklustre displays during Newcastle’s relegation from the Premier League last season and insisting the St. James’ Park valuation is far too high. Manager Rafa Benitez has told Sissoko, who wasn’t in the squad for Saturday’s match against Brighton, he will have to knuckle down and become a Championship player if he is still on Tyneside when the summer transfer window closes on Wednesday night. Sissoko is desperate to get away and is not wasting any opportunity to express his feelings of discontent through the French media.
08:48 key event Liverpool to pip City to youngster? Liverpool are in pole position to land Croatian whizkid Ante Coric after the collapse of his £15million move to Manchester City, writes Steve Bates in the Sunday People. The Reds‘ boss Jurgen Klopp has been on the teenager’s trail all summer, along with Tottenham and Merseyside neighbours Everton, but all three clubs were pushed out of the picture when City’s bid was accepted by Dinamo Zagreb. But the 19-year-old attacking wide midfielder – rated one of Europe’s hottest talents – believed he was being “stock-piled” by City and his chances of immediate Premier League action at the Etihad were slim. Those fears came true when Coric discovered the Blues planned to send him out on a season-long loan once the move had been completed – and he pulled out of the deal. REUTERS That has infuriated Dinamo, who were keen to bank City’s money. Liverpool – and Spurs, who they drew 1-1 with at White Hart Lane on Saturday –are now set to revive their interest. Klopp remains keen to strengthen his squad with Coric and while Spurs tried and failed last week to persuade Crystal Palace to sell them tricky winger Wilfried Zaha, the teenager is a more than viable option as Mauricio Pochettino looks to pep up his attack with Champions League football looming next month.
08:44 Everton close on Brahimi Everton are closing in on Yacine Brahimi after more discussions with Porto about the Algerian forward. Brahimi’s Portuguese club rejected the Toffees’ opening £25.5million bid and are demanding £35m, because they will have to hand half of any fee to the third party that also has a stake in the 26-year-old. But Everton are confident a compromise can be brokered and understand Brahimi is open to a move to Goodison Park. AFP/Getty Brahimi, who was born in France, was hoping to land a move to a Champions League club after rejecting a big-money offer from China and Arsenal were also monitoring him . But he is impressed with the level of Everton’s ambition under new owner Farhad Moshiri and will become the club’s fifth summer signing if a fee can be agreed. FULL STORY - click here. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-arsenal-chelsea-8721581 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/e943d2084c5dcedf58ff95c8ab70f7b6d7d1aa1cf5fc6cbfe9ae45dc7a8a4f0c.json |
[
"Liam Williams"
] | 2016-08-28T20:51:20 | null | 2016-08-28T20:35:51 | The new manager has named his first squad ahead of the World Cup qualifiers - and it has a couple of notable omissions | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fengland-boss-sam-allardyce-names-8724968.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8623257.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Everton-v-Tottenham-Hotspur-Premier-League.jpg | en | null | England boss Sam Allardyce names first squad - and Twitter is NOT impressed | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Barkley has been dropped, despite his impressive start to the season
Sam Allardyce has included Michail Antonio in his first England squad - but Ross Barkley and Jack Wilshere have missed out.
The Everton star's omission is particularly surprising considering his start to the season - and it's left many fans baffled.
One said: "Can we all just take a moment to collectively wonder why Ross Barkley isn't in the England squad either? An utterly baffling decision."
It's a case of laugh or cry for another: "Antonio, Henderson and Drinkwater all before Barkley in England squad HAHAHAHA..."
John Powell Jordan Henderson continues to get a rough ride from England fans...
But one thinks it's a positive for Barkley: "Do Barkley good not to be in the England squad. If he really wants it he'll get himself back in".
Barkley's fit. Ridiculous decision by Allardyce. One of the most talented young players in the country, form of his life - dropped by #eng — Henry Winter (@henrywinter) August 28, 2016
Can we all just take a moment to collectively wonder why Ross Barkley isn't in the England squad either?
An utterly baffling decision. — HLTCO (@HLTCO) August 28, 2016
While Arsenal's Jack Wilshere gets the axe, Theo Walcott earns a recall, prompting a rather predictable reaction.
One said: "Comedy England squad that somehow contains Theo Walcott. Vive La Revolution."
Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs Allardyce had no place for his old captain in his squad - to the displeasure of Hammers fans
Another bemoaned the decision, saying: "Why oh why Walcott and Henderson get in the England squad ahead of Barkley is unbelievable [sic]"
Comedy England squad that somehow contains Theo Walcott. Vive La Revolution. — Simon Clancy (@SiClancy) August 28, 2016
Hard to pick a squad on form this early in the season. Only eyebrow raiser is another chance for Walcott, maybe he'll take it though #Eng — Ash Rose (@AshroseUK) August 28, 2016
Meanwhile West Ham fans made their usual plea for skipper Mark Noble to be included:
Wow.. Still no call up for Noble but Antonio's call up is completely deserved ⚒ #COYI https://t.co/Xv1BRLa4GO — Billy Boy ✌️ (@BillyBoyHere) August 28, 2016
Delighted for @Michailantonio getting in the England squad but can't believe @Noble16Mark hasn't made it in! Mr reliable! #COYI — Gavin Kennedy (@gav182) August 28, 2016
This fan gets his distaste for both Noble and Walcott into one tweet:
Big Sam leaving out Mark Noble absolutely makes up for the fact that Walcott gets a place, tbh — Chris Deeley (@ThatChris1209) August 28, 2016
Some England fans are rapidly losing patience with Big Sam:
Already know he's a failure. Rooney listed as a midfielder and Henderson in the squad #England #Allardyce pic.twitter.com/W7STPowJUX — Mr Wyatt (@ultimate_wyatt) August 28, 2016
Sam Allardyce is already a fraud, How can you call up Theo Walcott and leave out Marcus Rashford #MUFC — Mufc Writer. (@ManUnitedWriter) August 28, 2016 | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-boss-sam-allardyce-names-8724968 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/b601fd87aa44a1f54ed3b30760d6ebdc84d8db28ab766d41f66c74be31a77eff.json |
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"David Anderson"
] | 2016-08-29T12:54:36 | null | 2016-08-29T13:26:08 | Pep Guardiola's City are being compared to the Catalan's former club because of their free-flowing, attacking football | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fdavid-silva-insists-manchester-city-8728689.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8723566.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Manchester-City-v-West-Ham.jpg | en | null | David Silva insists Manchester City are NOT the new Barcelona after impressive start to the season | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Silva insists City are not the new Barca
David Silva insists Manchester City are not the new Barcelona.
Pep Guardiola's City are being compared to the Catalan's former club because of their free-flowing, attacking football.
The Blues are top of the Premier League, having won their first five games in all competitions under Guardiola, scoring 15 goals.
But Silva shied away from comparing City to Barca and the Spanish playmaker insists they have their own identity.
"We have our own style," said Silva. "We have good players who like to have the ball, and we also have fast players so we can play on the counter.
Getty Images Silva has made an impressive start to the campaign
Action Images via Reuters Guardiola has quickly implemented his free-flowing brand of football at City
"I think we're improving every day and that's good for the team."
Silva is excited about City's play under Guardiola and says all the players want to build on their fine start.
"I'm very happy," he said. "I'm fine. I feel good. The team is improving every game and we're showing that on the pitch.
"We created a lot of goalscoring opportunities against West Ham and we hope to keep improving."
In pictures: City 3-1 West Ham
City face their toughest test yet in their next game in the Manchester derby on September 10, but Silva says the international break will put preparations for that clash on hold.
"It's always going to be a difficult and important game, but we hope to win," he said.
"We know it's a difficult place to go, but now we're thinking about our national teams, which come before, and then we'll think about and work towards the derby." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/david-silva-insists-manchester-city-8728689 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/511420563626d8235d876eaa64bcdbefe275c6dd97c6f6f9e4e879a7ed434f2d.json |
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"Chantelle Symester"
] | 2016-08-26T14:49:01 | null | 2016-08-26T15:31:00 | Your definitive guide to surviving this year's Leeds festival | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fleeds-2016-line-up-weather-8665635.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article2216577.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Reading-Festival.jpg | en | null | Leeds Festival 2016 line up, weather and map as Foals and Red Hot Chili Peppers headline Bramham Park | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Thousands will head to Leeds festival over the Bank Holiday weekend
Leeds festival is a little over a week away and organisers have vowed it will be the "best year yet".
US rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foals and Biffy Clyro will all headline at the event in Bramham Park.
Thousands of revellers are expected at this year's festival, which takes place over the Bank Holiday weekend (26 to 28 August).
Last minute tickets to the August Bank Holiday weekender are still available, and you can get yours from Ticketmaster here, or try secondary tickets sites like GetMeIn, viagogo or StubHub. Day tickets start from £60.
What's the line-up?
Red Hot Chilli Peppers are headlining this year's Reading and Leeds festivals
Among the eclectic mix of music acts set to play over the weekend are The 1975, Mancunian band Courteeners, grime collective Boy Better Know, US rapper ASAP Rocky, Imagine Dragons, Twenty One Pilots and Slaves.
Location and how to get there?
Getty Festival goers soaking up the atmosphere during the first day of Leeds Festival 2015
The annual festival is held at Bramham Park. Here's the latest travel information if you're heading down there.
Leeds 2016 site map
If there's one thing you will need all weekend, it'll be this map.
Leeds Weather
What to bring?
Redferns via Getty Images Festival goers enjoy the atmosphere during Day 2 of Leeds Festival 2013 at Bramham Park
There are some key items you'll probably need to survive a weekend at Leeds festival and we're not talking about a bag full of cans.
1. ID: Yes, you'll most definitely need some sort of ID: Passport, Driving Licence or a Citizens Card will do.
2. Tent: Firstly make sure it is big enough for you AND your belongings. Also make sure you can actually assemble and dismantle it, because the last thing you want is your tent collapsing around you and waking you from your drunken stupor at 5am. We recommend: North Gear Camping Mars Waterproof 4 Man Dome Tent , £39.99, Amazon.
3. Wellies: No matter what the forecast is, at some point it will rain. We recommend: Black Dunlop wellies , £9.99, Deichmann.
4. Toiletries/beauty bits: Wipes! If you're camping these will be a lifesaver. From wiping away a day's worth of sweat and dirt to helping your make up application less or a marathon. They will help you out in a variety of situations (trust us). We recommend: Fragrance free wet wipes, 65p, Tesco
5. Sunglasses: They hide a multitude of sins - namely panda eyes caused by no sleep. We recommend: Ray-Ban Wayfarers , £88, ASOS.
6. Portable mobile charger: Don't be that person who spends four hours looking for lost friends, because you went for a wander to find the loos and suddenly your battery died. We recommend: PNY T2600 PowerPack , £12.99, Argos .
7. Poncho : Because you just can't guarantee that the sun will stay out for long. We recommend: Disposable emergency Rain Poncho 8-pack, £6.21, Amazon.
Select a playlist below to help you get into the festival vibe. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/leeds-2016-line-up-weather-8665635 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/988f171dafc663e8b5524cd47fd79a754f035beb5e22000a299c6856d38ab7b1.json |
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"Liz Day"
] | 2016-08-30T22:53:05 | null | 2016-08-30T23:37:52 | Kate Matthew got hold of the products for her own private beauty business while working as a health visitor for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in south Wales | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fnurse-obtained-more-3000-botox-8738220.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8738189.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Kate-Matthew-fraud.jpg | en | null | Nurse obtained more than £3,000 of Botox prescriptions by forging doctor's signature | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | A nurse obtained more than £3,000 of Botox prescriptions by forging a doctor's signature.
Registered nurse Kate Matthew got hold of the prescriptions for her own private beauty business while working as a health visitor for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, south Wales.
Matthew, from Cwmbran, admitted six counts of fraud by false representation at Cardiff Crown Court.
Wales Online reports the 34-year-old met a qualified doctor while attending a course on Botox and fillers.
Prosecutors said the pair developed a working relationship whereby the doctor would prescribe Botox for Matthew’s clients.
The court was told the business relationship came to an end, but one day the doctor was contacted by Med-fx pharmacy about a prescription she had not written.
Media Wales Matthew admitted six counts of fraud by false representation at Cardiff Crown Court
An investigation took place and a handwriting expert confirmed the signatures did not match.
The court heard Matthew said to a member of the staff at the pharmacy: “Please don’t report this. I’m a single mum – I didn’t know what I was doing was wrong.”
Matthew submitted six false prescriptions between September 2014 and June 2015 to obtain drugs worth £3,300.
She paid for the Botox by credit card, but in bypassing the doctor, she avoided paying a £30 “signature fee” for each prescription.
Matthew’s barrister said her behaviour was “utterly stupid”, but stressed she was qualified to administer the treatment herself and that no one was harmed by her actions.
The court heard she spent four years training to be a nurse, then two years completing a masters in public health – all while raising two children.
Her barrister said: “She is committed to a career she now cannot pursue.”
Judge Geraint Walters said Matthew had abused a position of responsibility.
He added: “It was a shortcut you took that has led to life changing consequences for you.
Matthew was sentenced to 32 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, and was ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work in the next 12 months. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nurse-obtained-more-3000-botox-8738220 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/7ca5a839491ed907e5a46f2550559e55890e4361a7eb1ab084dda9d8558aa556.json |
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"Sam Rkaina",
"Rachel Bishop"
] | 2016-08-26T20:51:20 | null | 2016-08-26T21:11:52 | A hotel worker said he saw bomb squad experts in the street, and was warned by police that people should stay indoors for their own safety | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fbomb-squad-puts-city-street-8713467.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8713225.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/birmingham.jpg | en | null | Bomb squad puts city street in lockdown after five men arrested in anti-terror operation | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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An elite bomb squad placed a Birmingham street on lockdown as officers warned staff and guests at a nearby hotel to stay indoors.
A bomb disposal robot was immediately launched after armed officers raced to the Lee Bank area at 3pm today.
Local businesses were cordoned off as forensics teams searched Florence Street, which is lined with garages.
A witness, who only wanted to named as Martin, told the Birmingham Mail he had never seen a police operation like it before.
He added: “ There are about seven police vans and I would estimate over 35 police officers.
“The bomb disposal unit is there and I have seen a white bomb disposal robot. There is also an ambulance and two fire engines.
“I have never seen a police operation like this in my life. An officer told me it was a counter-terrorism operation and it is scary to think something like this is happening on the street next to mine.
@benchambers1990/Twitter
Cordon has been relaxed in Birmingham as bomb disposal team remain on side street with several garages. @itvnews pic.twitter.com/9P1HlG1CaA — Ben Chapman (@BenChapmanITV) August 26, 2016
“However, It is reassuring to see police responding in this way with such a huge response.”
Bomb disposal teams shut Bath Row, between Islington Row and Holloway Circus, at around 3pm today, but they relaxed the cordon at around 8pm.
Khadin M Hussein, shop owner, says his business has been affected by the road blockage.
“We’ve lost almost 90% of our business because our business depends on passing trade,” he said.
“I’ve only gotten one customer in the last hour.”
At the scene with Army bomb disposal team & forensics officers after 5 terror arrests. @itvnews pic.twitter.com/tjGYbXDada — Ben Chapman (@BenChapmanITV) August 26, 2016
Ash Sangha, a hotel worker at the Pentahotel in Holloway Head said he saw bomb squad experts in the street, and was warned by police that people should stay indoors for their own safety.
Receptionist Justina Povilaityte told Mirror Online: "The officers came in earlier, but they didn't tell us anything.
"It sounds like something much bigger is going on."
The bomb squad was launched after five men were arrested in Stoke and Birmingham on suspicion of terror related offences.
West Midlands Counter Terrorism detectives made the arrests today, with the offences including suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism .
Two of the men, 32 and 37, were arrested in the Stoke area of Staffordshire; two men, 18 and 24, were arrested from their home addresses in Birmingham; and one other man, 28, was arrested at a further location in Birmingham.
All five men are being held in the West Midlands.
The arrests were part of an on-going investigation.
Police are searching a number of properties in the Stoke and Birmingham areas as part of the investigation; these searches are on-going.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Police are searching a number of properties in the Stoke and Birmingham areas as part of the investigation; these searches are on-going.
“The arrests were intelligence-led and part of an on-going investigation.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/bomb-squad-puts-city-street-8713467 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/bf3242bee68ac697fbc0554ea64f7d9c663004e70205f9e999ff70a7bb5030b7.json |
[
"John Cross"
] | 2016-08-29T12:56:17 | null | 2016-08-29T13:26:46 | Hull are desperate for squad reinforcements and Mason fits the bill with the new boys hoping to bring in as many as four new signings before the window shuts | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fhull-want-tottenham-midfielder-ryan-8728697.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8570547.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Inter-Milan-v-Tottenham-Hotspur.jpg | en | null | Hull want Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason in £8million transfer deadline beating deal | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | To Hull and back: The Tigers want to do a deal for Mason
Hull City are hoping to complete a £8m beat-the-deadline deal for Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason.
Mason has fallen down the pecking order at White Hart Lane but there was doubt as to whether Spurs would let him go.
But fresh talks have taken place and Mason wants more regular game time so it could be back on.
Hull are desperate for squad reinforcements and Mason fits the bill with the Premier league new boys hoping to bring in as many as four new signings before the window shuts.
Mason could follow Nacer Chadli out of Tottenham with the Belgian nearing a £13million move to West Brom. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/hull-want-tottenham-midfielder-ryan-8728697 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/e8d1656b189cc4823ed0e1e9355e2815746349bfdd6e5c2d3eebf1435cce8ba9.json |
[
"Michael Gadd"
] | 2016-08-28T20:52:41 | null | 2016-08-28T19:55:21 | Big Sam begins his tenure as national team boss at the deep end against Slovakia - this is his road to the World Cup in Russia | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fengland-world-cup-qualifying-fixtures-8723939.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8241490.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Slovakia-v-England-Euro-2016-Group-B.jpg | en | null | England World Cup qualifying fixtures: Sam Allardyce's road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Allardyce will be officially unveiled at St George's Park on Monday
Sam Allardyce will begin his England reign next week against Slovakia after naming his first squad on Sunday.
The former West Ham and Sunderland boss chose the players charged with getting England to the World Cup in Russia with an away game next Sunday the first step on their road to Russia 2018.
West Ham's Michail Antonio is the surprise inclusion, while Jack Wilshere and Ross Barkley has been left out of the squad likely to be captained by Wayne Rooney.
England's Group F qualifying opponents also include Malta, Slovenia, Scotland and Lithuania, who they will face home and away between now and October 2018.
The only scheduled friendly for Allardyce's men is Spain at home on November 15.
Getty Sam Allardyce has chosen his squad for England campaign to qualify for the Russia World Cup
Big Sam's road to the 2018 World Cup in Russia
2016
Slovakia v England: Sunday, Sep 4, 5pm (World Cup qualifying)
England v Malta: Saturday, Oct 8, 5pm (World Cup qualifying)
Slovenia v England: Tuesday, Oct 11, 7.45pm (World Cup qualifying)
England v Scotland: Friday, Nov 11, 7.45pm (World Cup qualifying)
England v Spain: Tuesday, Nov 15, 8pm (Friendly)
2017
England v Lithuania: Sunday, Mar 26, 5pm (World Cup qualifying)
Scotland v England: Saturday, Jun 10, 5pm (World Cup qualifying)
Malta v England: Friday, Sep 1, 7.45pm (World Cup qualifying)
England v Slovakia: Monday, Sep 4, 7.45pm (World Cup qualifying)
England v Slovenia: Thursday, Oct 5, 7.45pm (World Cup qualifying)
Lithuania v England: Sunday, Oct 8, 5pm (World Cup qualifying)
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[
"Mark Smith"
] | 2016-08-28T12:52:42 | null | 2016-08-28T12:55:53 | Kirsty Hawkins lost her three babies after suffering a number of complications during her pregnancy | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fdevastated-mum-who-lost-triplets-8721782.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8721821.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Kirsty-Hawkins.jpg | en | null | Devastated mum who lost triplets trying to raise £5,000 to buy headstone in their memory | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Kirsty Hawkins is fund raising to buy a headstone to mark the grave of her triplets that died earlier this year
A heartbroken young mother is trying to raise £5,000 to buy a headstone to pay tribute the three babies she lost.
Kirsty Hawkins, 29, was filled with joy when she discovered she was going to give birth to triplets.
But two of them died in her womb after she suffered complications, and the other was only strong enough to survive for five hours after birth.
Now heartbroken Kirsty has vowed to keep their memory alive by starting a campaign to raise £5,000 for a headstone, Wales Online reports.
Kirsty, who lives in Barry, Wales, said: “My world stopped."
“I knew two of the babies had died before I gave birth to them, but I hoped and prayed every night that the other would be okay.
“But he was extremely premature and the doctors said there was nothing they could do.”
Kelly fell pregnant in October 2015, but within weeks she began having terrible stomach cramps and bleeding.
“By three months of pregnancy I looked and felt like nine months,” she said.
“It was New Year’s Eve when I started noticing something was wrong.
Western Mail/Richard Williams Kirsty with her children , Tayla, 13, Molly, 12 and Kailan-Cheryl, 4
“It was on the stroke of midnight. Everyone was out in the street enjoying themselves – but that was when I started bleeding.
“I just elevated my legs and stayed still all night as I didn’t want to worry my mum.”
Doctors discovered a tear in a gestational sac which was affecting two of the babies who were classed as ‘identical’.
After several trips to hospital in that period, Kirsty found out her first child had died at 18 weeks and three days, with her second child following exactly a week later.
“My main focus was making sure my other baby was born alive,” she said.
Then on March 6, which happened to be Mother’s Day , Kirsty prematurely gave birth to a son. But he was only able to survive for five hours.
“I couldn’t remove my eyes from him. He was tiny,” she said.
“Just a beautiful and a wonderful baby.
“I was given a memory box, which was a real comfort, but it only had one of everything in it.
“I felt like there should have been three.”
Kirsty, who named her three sons Kadey-Lee, Jason Steven and Billie Jack, is now asking for help to raise £5,000 for one headstone which will be placed in Barry Cemetery .
She has so far raised around half of that which is partly thanks to a successful fundraising event at Barry Rugby Club.
It featured an auction, a free buffet, and three raffles where five bottles of Prosecco were up for grabs.
Kirsty, who has had her children’s names tattooed on her body, said: “I know my three other children – Tayla, Molly and Kailan-Sheryl – needed me and that helped me to keep going.”
Her 13-year-old daughter Tayla sang at the fundraising event which raised an impressive £571.
She is now hoping to organise more events in the near future in a bid to reach the all-important £5,000 mark.
Any additional money she receives will go towards the charity 4louis which provides families who go through stillbirth or neonatal death with memory boxes to remember the precious last memories of their babies. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/devastated-mum-who-lost-triplets-8721782 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/60382d8b1caf9bc97c920daffd2c09b14989791ec7d43c807c833f2e8f02fc28.json |
[
"Michelle Darlow"
] | 2016-08-26T12:49:31 | null | 2016-08-26T13:18:10 | Make the most of the long weekend and make sure you do it in style - here's our outfit ideas to see you through | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fstyle%2Fshopping%2Fwhat-wear-august-bank-holiday-8697650.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8710221.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Friends-walking-together-at-a-music-festival-site.jpg | en | null | What to wear for August Bank Holiday weekend - whether you're going to a festival or a wedding | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | We've all got that Friday feeling today, when the clock hits 5pm, the out of office will be on for the bank holiday weekend ahead. Woohoo.
We all simply love a Bank Holiday break and as this is the last one of the summer, sob, let's make the most of it and most importantly look the part.
Here are a few outfit inspirations from carnivals to foodie festivals, so you can enjoy the last of the summer sun in style.
Festival
Whether it' a foodie or music festival , dress the part with a slogan tee, ripped jeans and statement sliders, use a shirt for a jacket and wrap around your waist when the sun shines.
Cover all weathers in this festival get-up
Carnival
If you're off to Notting Hill Carnival or a local street party, have fun with your outfit by clashing bold accessories and adding fun details like this pompom headband.
Boho vibes for carnival
Wedding
This is a popular weekend to get married, so if you're a guest at a wedding why not take a break from the norm and go for a statement jumpsuit? Team with shiny metallic heels and clutch combo.
Rock tropics for a late summer wedding
Picnic
If you're after some chill time with the family then go for a comfy jersey dress with trainers. Just add a basket bag, pack the picnic, grab a rug and you're ready for the great outdoors. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/style/shopping/what-wear-august-bank-holiday-8697650 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/69b5a3fd996fdfe630f60b6d00312853d105a5c100e6640003c8e033726555d5.json |
[
"James Nursey"
] | 2016-08-29T22:52:51 | null | 2016-08-29T22:30:00 | The former West Brom, Villa and Birmingham defender captained Caleb Porter's side to glory in MLS last term and is now heading to meet the president | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fliam-ridgewell-securing-mls-glory-8729973.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8730145.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/liam-ridgewell-white-house.jpg | en | null | Liam Ridgewell on securing MLS glory with Portland Timbers and his upcoming trip to the White House | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | A new look: Ridgewell is heading to the White House
Liam Ridgewell is preparing to visit to the White House after captaining Portland Timbers to an historic MLS title.
The experienced defender swapped the West Midlands for the west coast of America after signing up with the Timbers in June 2014.
His shrewd move has turned into the American dream for Ridgewell,32, who captained Timbers to a shock League success last season in the play-offs.
Now he has been measured up for a suit for the Timbers’ imminent presidential reception at the White House at the end of next month.
Getty Just champion: The Timbers pose with the MLS Cup
Getty Champions: Ridgewell and co. celebrate in the locker room
Ridgewell is no stranger to silverware after also winning the League Cup against the odds when Birmingham stunned Arsenal at Wembley in 2011.
But this time he is getting suited and booted for free to meet Barack Obama after claiming Carson Yeung’s cash-strapped regime at Birmingham were too tight to them complimentary Cup final outfits.
The ex-Aston Villa, Brum and West Brom defender said: “Going to the White House to meet Obama will be fantastic, we just got our suits made up.
“It will be a little different to the Blues one. We got given our suits this time. We didn’t have to pay for them this time.
“It is not something you expect - ever meeting the President of the United States.
REUTERS Moving on: Obama will meet the MLS champions
“I don’t think there has ever been a Ridgewell in the White House before so something has gone wrong!
“The League Cup was massive because it was against Arsenal but being captain and winning the MLS Cup against all the odds, creating history for the club is probably topping it.”
Ridgewell finished up playing left-back in England but has returned to his preferred position in central defence in America.
It has been very difficult leaving his two young children Luca and Eva behind in England. But Ridgewell’s house on the lake in Portland helps ensure his kids love coming to visit in the school holidays for seven weeks a year.
Twitter/liam_ridgewell Loving life: Ridgewell is enjoying the lifestyle in Portland
It is an enviable lifestyle a world away from Birmingham and popular Ridgewell has even had a local craft beer named after him in Portland.
He is set to extend his stay another two years beyond this season with Portland tabling him a new contract extension.
“It was a surprise I came here at 29 but I can’t say enough about the place,” he added. “Portland and the MLS has been great. Last season was my first full season and we won it.
Getty Timber-tastic: Portland won MLS Cup in Columbus last December
Getty Just like the 4th of July: The fireworks flying after Portland's success
“The perks of being out here winning the league was massive – they launched ‘Ridgy’s Royall Boat Beer’ a few weeks ago and my family were here. It was a good night.
“It is a little bit different from Birmingham. You don’t get to paddle board too many places around there. Maybe on the canal!
“My kids enjoy it and love it when they come. They enjoy going for lunch, paddle boarding and jumping in the lake. It is enjoyable.
“But it is always tough for everyone when they go back.”
Getty Wing man: Rodney Wallace
Getty Struggles: Ridgewell in action during last year's MLS Cup final
After Portland’s success in the play-offs last season, the franchise – who only entered the MLS in 2011 – are having a tougher season this term.
Without a win on the road, they are yet to secure their play-off spot as they are sixth in the Western Conference.
But they beat local rivals Seattle on Sunday after being bolstered by the arrival of fellow Brit Steven Taylor on a Bosman, who was out of contract at Newcastle.
Ridgewell added: “I would recommend it for anyone. I came over at 29, Tayls has come at 30.
“A lot of people have seen it as a bit of a retirement home but certainly this year it has stepped up a gear." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liam-ridgewell-securing-mls-glory-8729973 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/aba90544ba074fb58e50f1c755061e1c2d56df057f6f8eb77af0475b7923bf87.json |
[
"Kelly-Ann Mills"
] | 2016-08-29T14:56:18 | null | 2016-08-29T14:44:49 | Iran does not recognise country and it is common for the country's athletes not to compete against them at sporting events - leaving this poor guy in tears | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Fyoung-iranian-wrestler-forced-fake-8728945.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8728871.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Young-Iranian-wrestler-forced-to-fake-injury-in-order-to-forfeit-game-against-Israel.jpg | en | null | Young Iranian wrestler forced to fake injury to forfeit game as state doesn't recognise Israel | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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This is the tearful moment a young wrestler was forced to fake an injury so he could forfeit a fight against his Israeli opponent.
Filmed at the World Youth Championships in Hungary the international athlete was upset he wasn't going to be able to fight on.
In the sad exchange, filmed by Al Jezeera , Yarahmadi Peyman questions his coach as he approaches him and places ice on his arm.
"What are you putting on my hand" Mr Peyman says to this coach.
Youtube/Bolo Bolo Young Iranian wrestler forced to fake injury in order to forfeit game against Israel
"The problem is if you wrestle against Israel your name will be crossed out from the team forever," his coach responds.
"I'm putting this ice on your hand so we can forfeit due to medical injury."
The young wrestler begins to weep, insisting he be allowed to fight: "Let me go on the mat, I'll beat him if you let me."
Iran does not recognise Israel as a state and it is common for the country's athletes not to compete against them at sporting events.
Youtube/Bolo Bolo Young Iranian wrestler forced to fake injury in order to forfeit game against Israel
A total of 31 UN members do not recognise Israel due to the Palestine-Israel dispute, which has been going on for more than sixty years. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/young-iranian-wrestler-forced-fake-8728945 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/235463d8faf882cb188f9374b595cac55b2147b72aa6b39a5786f9152065742b.json |
[
"Kelly-Ann Mills"
] | 2016-08-30T16:53:25 | null | 2016-08-30T17:20:15 | Despite still being groggy from the anaesthetic, Leo is keen to be reunited and twists himself over towards daughter Africa | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Flion-underwent-gruelling-surgery-cant-8735249.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8735496.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Lion-whose-teeth-were-smashed-over-years-of-abuse-in-a-Peruvian-circus-is-reunited-with-daughter.jpg | en | null | Lion which underwent gruelling surgery can't wait to be reunited with daughter in this brilliant footage | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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As this huge lion wakes from gruelling surgery he can be seen desperately rolling over to get to his daughter.
Both of the animals had been rescued from a circus in Peru, but the father Leo needed hours of dental surgery to repair his smashed teeth after years of abuse.
As the footage shows, despite still being groggy from the anaesthetic, Leo is keen to be reunited and twists himself over towards daughter Africa.
Youtube/Animal Defenders International Leo battles to meet his mate Munica
She rushes to the fence and seems to urge him to get to her, even reaching through the fence to try to touch him.
Finally they are back together with the pair nuzzling each other before Leo lays down beside her.
The pair are in separate enclosures in the Animal Defenders International bonding camp at the Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa.
Jan Creamer, president of ADI, said: "The video shows the strength of the family bond in a lion pride.
Youtube/Animal Defenders International Leo battles to meet his mate Munica
"We are in the process of reuniting this pride which we rescued in separate raids on circuses in Peru and soon they will be released into an enclosure of acres of African bush."
The massive airlift of 33 lions landed in Johannesburg on May 1 and was part of ADI’s Operation Spirit of Freedom , assisting the governments of Peru and Colombia with enforcement of their new laws banning wild animal circuses.
Over 100 animals were rescued including lions, primates, a tiger and a bear and all but the tiger were found homes in their natural habitats.
Youtube/Animal Defenders International Leo battles to meet his mate Munica
Leo was rescued during the operation to enforce Peru’s ban on wild animals in circuses, but the circus escaped with his mate Muñeca and daughters Africa and Kiara.
ADI tracked down the circus eight months later, saved the lionesses and now they are being reunited in South Africa. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/lion-underwent-gruelling-surgery-cant-8735249 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/d4bfa16861a10f77b0b4ab8cd1d4a03bd7b963b1b1d26836f80fc1e126ab3787.json |
[
"John Shammas"
] | 2016-08-28T08:51:59 | null | 2016-08-28T09:18:24 | Priest Albert Pandiangan was holding mass in Medan, located on the western island of Sumatra, when the shocking attack took place | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Findonesia-church-attack-knifeman-stabs-8721643.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8721688.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Pastor-Albert-stabbed-Injured-Suicide-Bomber.jpg | en | null | Indonesia church attack: Knifeman stabs Catholic priest and tries to set off homemade explosive during Sunday service | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Priest Albert Pandiangan is pictured after the attack
A Catholic priest has been stabbed while holding a Sunday service by a man who then tried to set off an explosive device.
Priest Albert Pandiangan was giving the mass in the city of Medan in Indonesia, located on the western island of Sumatra.
He was approached by a young man who stabbed him in his left arm, local chief detective Nur Fallah said.
Images of the priest later emerged showing him with a bloodied arm.
Getty Images Indonesian policemen guard a blindfolded suspect who attacked a priest in Medan
Parishioners also took to social media to pay tribute to the priest's work in the community.
It is the latest in a string of attacks on religious minorities in the predominantly Muslim country.
Getty Images Inside the church, where the attacker tried to detonate an explosive device
The attacker was carrying a homemade explosive device.
Mr Fallah said: "Somebody tried to kill the priest by pretending to attend the church service and at that time tried to explode something, like a firecracker, but the firecracker didn't explode, it only fumed."
The priest suffered slight injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.
REUTERS The priest was giving a Sunday service when the church was attacked
A picture of the attacker's ID card circulating online said he was Muslim, and he has been detained by officers.
There have been a number of attacks on religious minorities and others in Indonesia in recent years.
It is the world's most populous Muslim-majority country.
REUTERS Police are seen outside Saint Joseph catholic church after a suspected terror attack
A suicide attack in the Indonesian capital in January killed four attackers and four civilians, including a Westerner, and injured 19.
In July a suicide bomber linked to the Islamic State group blew himself up outside a police station in Central Java.
Churchgoers on Sunday quickly caught the attacker and called the police.
An eyewitness, Markus Harianto Manullan, said the assailant wore a jacket and carried a bag.
EPA Indonesian mobile brigade policemen stand guard after an attempted suicide bombing by an unidentified man
"He sat in the same row as I did... I saw him fiddling with something in his jacket, and then I heard a small explosion and he immediately ran to the podium," Manullan said.
Police are still investigating the man's motive. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/indonesia-church-attack-knifeman-stabs-8721643 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/5f9be55708bb9de04dee60a2a1f6568f29fd7d138854e0b6fab7c1a9021ba3f5.json |
[
"Hamish Mackay"
] | 2016-08-30T16:53:55 | null | 2016-08-30T17:26:40 | Rosický has returned as a player, but the club's owner hopes he will eventually become a coach | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Ftomas-rosicky-rejoins-boyhood-club-8736107.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8220693.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Czech-Republic-v-Croatia-Group-D-UEFA-Euro-2016.jpg | en | null | Tomas Rosicky rejoins boyhood club Sparta Prague and could stay as coach after playing career ends | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Tomas Rosicky has returned to his boyhood club
Tomáš Rosický has rejoined Sparta Prague 15 years after leaving the club.
The 35-year-old has always insisted he wanted to return to the Czech capital, and has now fulfilled his promise following the end of his Arsenal contract.
"I'm happy to be back," said Rosický. "[Sparta co-owner Daniel] Křetínský had my word that I would return if I'm healthy.
"I'm not coming here just to play. I'm coming here to win.
Arsenal FC/Getty Rosicky spent 10 years at Arsenal
"I'm starting to train with the team now, which is what I need right now.
"The coach [Zdeněk] Ščasný gave me my first chance in the top division. It's unbelievable we met here again."
Rosický has returned as a player, but Křetínský hopes Czech Republic international will eventually become a coach at the club.
Getty Rosicky always insisted he wanted to return to Sparta one day
"We believe Tomáš will help Sparta both on and off the pitch," said Křetínský. "He's an extraordinary personality.
"Tomáš should focus on his player role now, but I hope he'll continue at Sparta even after the end of his career."
Rosický will wear the No.10 shirt at Sparta. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tomas-rosicky-rejoins-boyhood-club-8736107 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/0250bdfb0a9dc17fec6458321623b92872266fd628c076fc2231ab8b3fc5141d.json |
[
"Amy Sharpe"
] | 2016-08-26T12:50:01 | null | 2016-08-26T13:12:09 | Teri-Leigh has non-cancerous hypothalamic hamartoma - and at the age of 10 is taking hormone injections to prevent he menstrual cycles beginning | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Freal-life-stories%2Fsix-year-old-girl-who-8709342.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8709755.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAYTeri-Leigh-after-blood-tests.jpg | en | null | Six-year-old girl who grew pubic hair and breasts 'robbed of her childhood' by brain tumour | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | A mature face: Teri Leigh is just six years old but passes for much older
When Teri-Leigh Tweedie-Connor was just six years old she started growing pubic hair and small breasts and stood a head above all her friends.
Teri-Leigh has been diagnosed with non-cancerous brain tumour hypothalamic hamartoma - which means she has been experiencing the symptoms of puberty years earlier than her peers .
Now, at 10 years old, Teri-Leigh is often kicked out of school playgrounds because – at 5ft.2 with a ‘mature face’ – she looks ‘more like a teenager’ and even has mood swings.
Her mum Sarah says her daughter has been 'robbed' of a normal childhood.
Sarah, 36, who’s a dinner lady and also mum to Kian, 15, Ewan, 12, and Georgia, who’s seven, says: “It’s heart-breaking to see my daughter wonder why she looks nothing like her friends. She’s so self-conscious.
Talk to the Press Growing up fast: When Teri-Leigh was six years old, she was 4ft 8in
“While other kids who are Teri-Leigh’s age are running around concentrating on nothing but being children, my daughter is worrying about the changes in her body and battling mood swings.”
Teri-Leigh is now undergoing hormone injections to prevent her periods from starting – but this will not reverse the effects of the condition so far.
Sarah, who lives in Coventry, West Midlands, added: “I just want my daughter to be able to enjoy her childhood without feeling self-conscious.”
Talk to the Press Best pals: Sarah with Teri Leigh
When Teri-Leigh was six years old, she was 4ft 8in, and stood head and shoulders above her school chums.
Over the next year, Sarah noticed her daughter had pubic hair and small breasts – despite only being in year one at school.
Sarah said: “My eldest Kian, then 12, was only just starting to show signs of puberty so I was really surprised to see Teri-Leigh was at the same stage.
Talk to the Press Teri Leigh aged seven when she started to hit "puberty"
“I was shocked, but tried not to let on to Teri-Leigh that the hair was anything was usual.”
Medics at Walsall University Hospital began tests, and discovered that Teri-Leigh’s bone growth matched that of a ten-year-old – but they were not sure why.
Talk to the Press Teri Leigh with school friends of the same age
Sarah tells how she realised just how different her daughter was from her peers in September 2013 when she was banned from an adventure park at six years old - because she was too tall.
Sarah said: “She exceeded the height limit by a couple of inches. It was humiliating for her, so the whole family left.
“I was furious she’d been pointed out and made to feel like a freak. But at the same time it gave me the push to consult with medics and discover the cause of her early puberty.”
Concerned, the mum shared her fears with the school nurse, who suggested Teri-Leigh could have precocious puberty, and medics at University Hospital Coventry began tests.
At seven years old, Teri-Leigh was prescribed monthly injections of hormone triptorelin to halt her sexual development.
But mum Sarah tells how the hormones caused her daughter to have mood swings like a teen.
She said: “She’d break her toys, scream, kick and cry with rage.
Talk to the Press Teri Leigh aged eight was much bigger than her friends
“Getting her dressed for school when she threw tantrums was a battle.
“At her size, I couldn’t handle her physically. It was a nightmare.”
In August 2015, Teri-Leigh was diagnosed with hypothalamic hamartoma – a tumour on the brain which affects one in 200,000 people - at Birmingham Children’s Hospital .
The tumour can cause epileptic fits, precocious puberty and behavioural problems.
Sarah said: “Though the word ‘tumour’ devastated me, it was a relief to finally have an explanation about why Teri-Leigh was developing the way she was.”
She began further hormone treatment to stop her periods starting early – but this did not reverse the effects of precocious puberty so far.
Talk to the Press Teri Leigh in hospital for her blood tests to check her condition
Sarah said: “She stands taller than all her friends and is experiencing things that none of them can understand yet.
“I try and talk it all through with her but at the end of the day Teri-Leigh’s just a child so I can’t blame her for not fully understanding.”
Now 10 years old, Teri-Leigh’s breast are developing and she still has mood swings.
What’s more, she is taller and stronger than her 12-year-old brother, Ewan.
She and mum Sarah are raising money for Hope for Hypothalamic Hamartoma UK - and, with the help of Teri-Leigh’s school, Parkgate Primary School, the family have raised £2,000.
Talk to the Press Teri has mood swings because of the brain tumour and medication
Sarah adds: “We want to raise awareness about this condition.
“Strangers mistake Teri-Leigh for a teenager acting up when she has mood swings in public, and I just want to tell them that she’s just a child.
“If only people were not so quick to judge what they don’t know about.
“We hope by sharing her story we can raise awareness about this relatively unheard of condition and end the stigma my girl has to face on a daily basis.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/six-year-old-girl-who-8709342 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/a5382f3fbf9ed15b508dca76c380835ac1ad5616bbf9f5fe1662ecc81162c8f1.json |
[
"Mirror Administrator"
] | 2016-08-27T16:52:50 | null | 2016-08-27T17:11:23 | Everton showed their newfound steel under Ronaldo Koeman but needed a stroke of fortune after Leighton Baines' spot kick was saved to secure three points | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-reports%2Feverton-1-0-stoke-5-8306840.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8717902.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Everton-v-Stoke-City-Premier-League.jpg | en | null | Everton 1-0 Stoke City: Luck for Toffees as penalty goes in off Shay Given's head | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Everton well and truly ushered out the Roberto Martinez era with a gritty victory over stout Stoke City.
The Toffees fought hard against tough and committed opponents to grind out an important victory that shows new boss Ronald Koeman is ready to listen to fans who hated the previous regime's at times pointless possession.
His side have dispensed with the passing from the back under pressure philosophy that caused so much pain last season, and it worked with Stoke forced to defend deep as the home side hit long and early.
It still took a massive stroke of fortune though to give Koeman his first Goodison win, with Leighton Baines' controversial penalty touched onto the post by Shay Given, only for the ball to hit the keeper on the way out and crawl back over the line.
Here our reporter David Maddock offers five observations on a fraught contest.
1. Curmudgeonly Koeman has tightened up Toffees
Liverpool Echo Everton Manager Ronald Koeman
For all the flair his sides can show at times, there is a fundamental, curmudgeonly philosophy that underpins Ronald Koeman's thinking.
He doesn't want to concede goals, he doesn't want to lose possession in front of his own goal.
It means the Blues have a safety first approach, which will make them difficult to break down this season.
2. Williams has added strength at the back
PA Ashley Williams' arrival at Everton has formed a formidable partnership with Phil Jagielka
It helps that Ashley Williams has arrived, to create what arguably must be the most solid central defensive pairing in the Premier League with Phil Jagielka.
Both have been amongst the most consistent in recent seasons, and both are no nonsense, defend first ask questions later defenders.
It is no surprise that the slightly more flaky Funes Mori has been relegated to the bench under Koeman.
3. Steely Stoke's reputation may have hurt them
Everton's Leighton Baines takes a penalty that results in an own goal by Stoke City's Shay Given
Getty Given can't believe after Baines penalty goes off the post and in off the back of the keeper's head
Stoke have a similar approach of course, and despite the home side's increasingly incessant pressure, their defence looked comfortable and calm, until the unfortunate penalty conceded just after the break.
It was harsh, because Phil Bardsley appeared to catch Williams on the heel almost by accident, but you suspect Stoke's reputation at set pieces may have swayed ref Michael Oliver.
4. Out-of-form Lukaku is trying too hard
Lynne Cameron Romelu Lukaku is struggling for form and was too eager to be the hero for his side
Stoke were helped by Romelu Lukaku's lack of form.
He has struggled to find his rhythm this season after returning late to pre-season training, and perhaps his state of mind hasn't helped either, with the doubts about him staying at Goodison.
Now that is behind him, there were signs of the Belgian finding his form, but he tried too hard here to score the goal that would deliver redemption.
5. These sides are tough but have class, too
Liverpool Echo Everton's Ross Barkley and Stoke's Joe Allen are evidence of the quality on offer at these clubs
In a fairly terse contest, both teams posted notice they will be tough opponents this season, and few sides will like to play them given how tight, and committed any game is likely to be.
Everton in particular, have completely dispensed with the build from the back philosophy of Martinez that the fans hated.
Both teams have class too, in the shape of Arnautovic and Barkley, and they will be be pushing for a European place. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/everton-1-0-stoke-5-8306840 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/0ff29afa864c7f3ede6b02e559788061b7e646cfbe0d5fa3846ac87e88a40719.json |
[
"Emily Retter"
] | 2016-08-26T18:49:24 | null | 2016-08-26T19:04:41 | The fostering charity was launched 150 years ago and these are some of the first youngsters to have had their lives transformed | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fpoignant-pictures-show-faces-first-8713186.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8713032.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Barnardos.jpg | en | null | Poignant pictures show the faces of the first Barnardo's children from 150 years ago | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | The face of one of the first Barnardo's children
These baby-faced children would most likely have met an early grave if it wasn’t for one man, Thomas Barnardo .
It was 150 years ago that he first launched his fostering charity - and these were some of the first youngsters to have their lives transformed.
Their tiny faces tell of lives marred by squalor, mistreatment and neglect .
But next to them, poignant photographs released to mark Barnardo’s anniversary, capture the same children as teenagers, on the cusp of adulthood, and demonstrate just what a difference the innovative charity made in transforming their lives with a safe, secure foster home.
Ultimately, it gave each one of them a future.
Barnardo's Thomas Barnardo founded the charity 150 years ago
In 1866, trainee doctor turned missionary Thomas launched Barnardo’s, a fostering charity designed to give thousands of boys and girls, many suffering ill-health, neglect, and in danger of crime, a chance to make something more of their lives.
Archive medical records show a third of the first 457 Barnardo’s boys had rickets, 21 had ringworm and most had bad teeth.
Thomas’s first act was to send 320 boys, many from the slums of the East End of London, to live in country villages away from pollution, disease and overcrowding.
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Within two years, the scheme was so successful the number of children in Barnardo’s foster care had more than doubled, and the charity took in girls as well as boys.
By the time of his death in 1905, 4,000 children were looked after in foster care. Today, 150 years later, three in four children in care in England are fostered.
And Barnardo’s current chief executive, Javed Khan, explains the need for volunteer parents is just as great as ever.
Barnardo's logo
Last year, 240,000 children, young people and families were supported by Barnardo’s through more than 960 services across the UK, such as young carers, care leavers, foster carers and adoptive parents, training and skills or parenting classes.
He says: “Just as in Victorian times, today we’re looking for people, with a genuine desire to make life better for some of the country’s most vulnerable children, to become foster carers.
“If you are considering fostering then I would urge you to get in touch with our Barnardo’s foster care team.”
When it came to these very first recipients, they all knew their lives would never have been the same without his help...
Elizabeth Mouncey
Barnardo'sv Elizabeth Mouncey aged six
Elizabeth’s early years were tragic. In 1891, aged six, the little girl was found by a neighbour in squalor, next to her dying mother. Within a year, her father, a docker, was also dead.
Life hadn’t been good before then. Her dad was a drinker who abused his wife. He was also known to question his paternity of Elizabeth, because she was black, and he and his wife were white.
Whatever the truth, Elizabeth became the first black child to be fostered in the UK.
Barnardo's Elizabeth as a teenager
She was boarded out to a couple in the village of Headcorn, Kent.
After six years, she returned to Barnardo’s Girls Village, where she trained to become a domestic cook, and entered service.
She lived a long life for the age - Barnardo’s last contact with Elizabeth was in 1946, when she was 61.
Herbert Ransom
Barnardo's Herbert Ransom when he was first fostered
After his father died, Herbert’s mother Ann was left with a heartbreaking decision.
With seven children to provide for, ill-health of her own, and a meagre charwoman’s earnings, she was forced to ask Barnardo’s to admit all four of her sons.
Herbert was nine and malnourished. He initially spent three days in an infirmary, and records show he was just 3ft 11ins tall and weighed 3st6lbs.
Barnardo's Herbert as a teenager
He boarded out for four months in Godmanchester, before moving to a placement in Loughton, Essex for three years.
He moved into employment in 1890.
Twenty-one years later, the 1911 census shows Herbert’s wife had passed away leaving him with two young sons living in West Ham, London, but he lived to the grand old age of 83.
James Keen
Despite being 14 when he entered Barnardo’s care, James Keen weighed just 5st6lbs and was only 4ft 9ins.
James had a dilated heart, which he may have inherited from his father who had died of a heart condition, and needed six months in an infirmary. His mother had died when he was six.
Barnardo’s first task was to get him away from “bad companions” in his local area - he had worked as an errand boy but got into trouble for “appropriating” money off his employer.
The charity sent him to live with foster families for seven months and then in 1887 he moved to Loughton in Essex for the clean air, to improve his health.
He returned to Stepney to undertake an apprenticeship for two years, leaving Barnardo’s care in September 1889 to take up employment.
Barnardo's James Keen when he was first fostered
Barnardo's James Keen as a teenager
Lillian Irene Murray
Lilian’s early life was one of neglect.
In the years before she was born, her mother was imprisoned eight times for crimes including soliciting, begging, fraud and felony, and when baby Lilian came along she was unable to care for her.
It was said the little girl’s mother led such a “wretched life” Lilian had to be made a ward of court to protect her from harm, and at two years and four months, she was placed in the custody of Barnardo’s by the Magistrate in Westminster after the NSPCC charged her mother with ill-treatment and neglect.
Lillian was boarded out in the village of Bovingdon, Hertfordshire. It was the first of seven fostering placements she had in her 12 years in Barnardo’s care, before leaving to go into service in Oxted, Surrey.
Barnardo's Lillian Irene Murray when she was fostered as a child
Barnardo's Lillian as a teenager
Arnold Borsay
Barnardo's Arnold Borsay when he was first fostered
He was the son of a kitchen maid and his father had deserted them – it wasn’t much of a start for little Arnold.
But thanks to Barnardo’s, his life transformed, to such an extent that when he died in 1964, he was able to leave the charity £21,000 - £134,000 in today’s money.
He has been born in Switzerland and it was unclear how he came to be in London, but his mother, Julie, handed him to Barnardo’s in October 1885 when he was three.
Barnardo's Arnold Borsay
His entry record describes him as a “most engaging little fellow who prattles very prettily in a peculiar Swiss patois”.
Aged four, Arnold was boarded out with Reverend and Mrs Darling, and then moved in with the vicar’s gardener and wife, Mr and Mrs Whyard.
He went on to take his first job in the prestigious Hotel Belgravia, London, before migrating to British Columbia, Canada in 1902. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/poignant-pictures-show-faces-first-8713186 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/1c39ecfa03b6086204b2572d8a1805494ada2ea128cafa3a75849c00d9de1b9b.json |
[
"Brian Reade"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:13 | null | 2016-08-26T22:36:56 | Richard Branson needs to take a look at the problems on Virgin trains, write Mirror columnist Brian Reade | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fbrian-reade-jeremy-corbyns-traingate-8714292.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8689492.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Corbyn-Train1-large_trans9nR5rZ1XXouEycP-TeINg1wgSgYb-FIEbahFSFHSQg.jpg | en | null | Brian Reade: Jeremy Corbyn's Traingate highlighted problems with Richard Branson's Virgin trains | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Where you stand, or sit, on Traingate depends on how you view Jeremy Corbyn .
If you think he’s a messiah sent to deliver us from all evil, you’ll believe him when he said he couldn’t get a seat on his trip up to Newcastle, and was right to release a video pointing out how “ram-packed” our trains are.
If you view him as Steptoe and Satan’s love-child, you’ll believe it was amateurish posturing from a man who should be leading Keele student union sit-ins, not the Labour Party.
It’s the same with every Corbyn story. You either love him or loathe him.
The truly interesting aspect of this spat concerns the man who devotes his life to convincing us we should love, not loathe, him because he’s the cuddly face of capitalism.
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And Richard Branson ’s personal, social media intervention in this saga makes me wonder if beardy is losing his PR genius.
It wasn’t just the attempt to publicly humiliate the Labour leader that looked classless, but Branson’s triumphalist tone.
As though releasing CCTV footage of unoccupied seats, which may or may not be reserved, proved that all this British whingeing about miserable, overcrowded, overpriced trains is a myth.
It isn’t. Which is why Branson is now being inundated with evidence that Corbyn’s central point was spot on via photos on social media of passengers jammed like lemmings outside toilets, or letters to newspapers telling horror tales about conditions on his super-duper inter-city trains.
Branson’s intervention brought the debate about train privatisation to the fore, allowing critics to ask why our massively taxpayer-subsidised trains are run first and foremost for the benefits of company shareholders like him.
Virgin Trains Sir Richard Branson unveiling the Virgin Azuma
It has allowed commentators like me to point out that this multi-billionaire, tax exile knight of the realm happily takes huge state handouts for a service British people find so unacceptable that 58% of them want the railways renationalised.
And when his defenders ask us if we really want to go back to the nightmare days of British Snail and their wooden sandwiches, we can say no.
We want to go back to how that East Coast line was run for the five years before the Tories reprivatised it last year, when the nationalised firm returned £1billion in premiums, as well as several million in profits, to the Treasury.
And how, after it was reprivatised, one of the first things the new owners, Virgin Trains, did was hike the fares.
Small wonder they made a £53.7million profit last year while totting up the highest rates of complaints of any train operator.
PA a Virgin train travelling alongside the West Coast mainline close to Watford Gap service station near Daventry
A major gripe being, as someone who regularly has to walk down Euston platforms past all the empty first-class carriages into ram-packed goat class can testify, a lack of seats.
In 1997, Branson demanded an immediate right of reply in this newspaper to a column I’d written criticising a journey on one of his trains.
He admitted there were problems but said Virgin had only been in charge for 12 weeks and, given time, his train service would be the envy of the world.
“The project will take four or five years before we are the best in Europe... but the revolution in rail travel which will result will, I believe, be worth waiting for,” he wrote.
If Branson spent any time on his paradise island genuinely studying CCTV footage from his trains, he’d see how, 19 years later, we’re still waiting. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brian-reade-jeremy-corbyns-traingate-8714292 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/267ab358fc9fb5e1261fd40d580657785ac198f8dda8834c3ba07aa50c7aa3b3.json |
[
"Chantelle Symester"
] | 2016-08-26T14:49:16 | null | 2016-08-26T15:29:00 | Make sure you don't miss your favourite band | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Freading-festival-2016-line-up-8705611.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article2216577.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Reading-Festival.jpg | en | null | Reading Festival 2016 stage times announced as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Biffy Clyro set to headline Richfield Avenue | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Organisers have promised that this year's Reading and Leeds festivals will be the "best year yet".
With headliners that include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foals, Biffy Clyro, Disclosure and Fall Out Boy, many rock and alternative music fans would probably agree.
And to make sure you don't miss your favourite band, Reading Festival organisers have launched an app revealing ALL the stages times for acts across the bank holiday weeknd.
The festival, which takes place at Richfield Avenue, takes place from 26 to 28 August.
Last minute tickets to the August Bank Holiday weekender are still available, and you can get yours from Ticketmaster here , or try secondary tickets sites like GetMeIn , viagogo or StubHub . Day tickets start from £60.
Check out which of your favourite acts are playing when with our line-up guide.
Stage Times
PA Foals headline Friday night at Reading
Friday
Main Stage
Foals - 10.15pm
Disclosure - 8.20pm
Chvrches - 7pm
Boy Better Know - 5.45pm
Die Antwoord - 4.25pm
Lower Than Atlantis - 3.15pm
Nothing But Thieves - 2.15pm
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes - 1.15pm
Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls - midday
NME/BBC Radio 1 Stage
Jack U - 10.15pm
Twenty One Pilots - 8.50pm
Crystal Castles - 7.35pm
Fetty Wap ft. Monty - 6.30pm
The Neighbourhood - 5.25pm
The Internet - 4.25pm
Giggs - 3.30pm
Mura Masa - 2.40pm
Hinds - 1.50pm
Haelos - 1pm
Fickle Friends - 12.10pm
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage
Oliver Heldens - 10pm
Hannah Wants - 8.50pm
AlungaGeorge - 7.35pm
Philip George - 6.20pm
Danny L Harle - 5.30pm
Tkay Maidza - 4.35pm
Lion Babe - 3.35pm
99 Souls - 2.25pm
Hermitude - 1.40pm
Draper - 12.50pm
The Pit
Asking Alexandria - 10.30pm
Thrice - 9pm
Crossfaith - 7.40pm
Hacktivist - 6.30pm
Nothing More - 5.30pm
Dinosaur Pile-Up - 4.35pm
Citizen - 3.40pm
Superheaven - 2.45pm
Creeper - 1.55pm
Trash Boat - 1.05pm
SWMRS - 12.15pm
Festival Republic Stage
Maximo Park - 10.30pm
Pulled Apart By Horses - 9.20pm
Rationale - 8.20pm
LUH - 7.25pm
Blaenavon - 6.35pm
The Sherlocks - 5.45pm
Lewis Del Mar - 4.55pm
Otherkin - 4.05pm
Anteros - 3.15pm
Transviolet - 2.25pm
Banners - 1.35pm
White Miles - 12.45pm
Area 52 - midday
BBC Radio 1XTRA Stage
Wiley - 10.45pm
Protoje - 9.30pm
Little Simz - 8.20pm
Maverick Sabre - 7.15pm
Charlie Sloth - 6.05pm
Baauer - 4.40pm
Troyboi - 3.35pm
Mick Jenkins - 2.45pm
Lady Leshurr - 1.55pm
Geko - 1.05pm
K.Flay - 12.15pm
BBC Introducing Stage
Coquin Migale - 8pm
Beau - 7.15pm
Muncie Girls - 6.30pm
Paris Youth Foundation - 5.45pm
Airways - 5pm
Happy Accidents - 4.15pm
Eat Fast - 3.25pm
The Wholls - 1.50pm
Strong Asian Mothers - 1.10pm
Jordan Allen - 12.30pm
Faux Pas - 11.50am
Dusk - 11.10am
Alternative Stage
Russell Howard - 4.45pm
Lee Nelson - 2pm
Sara Pascoe - 3.50pm
Mark Steel - 12.45pm
John Robins - 2.50pm
Al Porter - 12.15pm
Angela Barnes - 3.20pm
Lloyd Griffith - 1.30pm
Ian Boldsworth MC - midday
Transgressive Sound System - 9.30pm
Saturday
The Red Hot Chili Peppers headline Saturday night at Reading
Main Stage
Red Hot Chili Peppers - 9.30pm
Imagine Dragons - 7.50pm
Courteeners - 6.30pm
Eagles of Death Metal - 5.20pm
Slaves - 4.10pm
Parkway Drive - 3pm
Skindred - 1.55pm
Clutch - 12.55pm
Sundara Karma - midday
NME/Radio1 Stage
Two Door Cinema Club - 10.30pm
Nas - 9pm
Jack Garratt - 6.30pm
Sigma - 5.20pm
Krept & Konan - 7.40pm
Netsky - 4.10pm
Blossoms - 3.20pm
Whitney - 2.30pm
Highly Suspect - 1.40pm
Sunset Sons - 12.50pm
Fatherson - midday
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage
Duke Dumont - 10.30pm
Disciples - 9.20pm
My Nu Leng B2B Oneman + Dread MC - 8.20pm
Riton - 7.25pm
Sophie - 6.35pm
Birdy Nam Nam - 5.25pm
Lemaitre - 4.20pm
Zac Samuel - 3.20pm
Rag'N'Bone Man - 2.25pm
The Japanese House - 1.30pm
The Pit
Mastodon - 10.30pm
The Dillinger Escape Plan - 9pm
Kvelertak - 7.10pm
Giraffe Tongue Orchestra - 6.25pm
Milk Teeth - 5.15pm
Heck - 2.55pm
Ghost Town - 1.55pm
Dead! - 1pm
Big Spring - 12.05pm
Festival Republic Stage
Brian Fallon and The Crowes - 10.30pm
Palace - 9.20pm
Lapsley - 8.20pm
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - 7.25pm
White Room - 6.35pm
VANT - 5.45pm
The Hunna - 4.55pm
LANY - 4.05pm
Seratones - 3.15pm
Inheaven - 2.25pm
Tuff Love - 1.35pm
The Beach - 12.45pm
Beach Baby - midday
BBC Radio 1XTRA Stage
Stormzy - 10.30pm
Section Boyz - 9.15pm
Logic - 8.05pm
DJ Semtex - 6.50pm
Bugzy Malone - 6.05pm
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals - 5.10pm
The Range - 4.20pm
Metro Boomin - 3.30pm
Rejjie Snow - 2.40pm
Rude Kid - 1.50pm
Clara Amafo
BBC Introducing
Fronteers - 8pm
Ten Tonnes - 2.40pm
The Shimmer Band - 6.30pm
High Tyde - 5.45pm
Cameron A G - 5pm
The Tin Pigeons - 4.15pm
Avalanche Party -3.25pm
Tiny Giant - 1.50pm
HAUS - 1.10pm
We Were Giants - 12.30pm
The Indigo Project - 11.50am
Vexxes - 11.10am
Alternative Stage
Bill Bailey - 5.10pm
Marcus Brigstocke - 1pm
Russell Kane - 2.45pm
Andrew Maxwell - 12.10pm
Holly Walsh - 11.25am
Daniel Simonsen - 1.45pm
Dane Baptiste - 2.15pm
David Morgan-MC - 11.10am
Cassette Boy vs DJ Rubbish - 3.30pm
Buttoned Down Music - 10.45pm
Sunday
Getty Biffy Clyro will close the festival with a headline slot on Sunday
Main Stage
Biffy Clyro - 10pm
Fall Out Boy - 8pm
The Vaccines - 6.30pm
Viola Beach Tribute - 6.05pm
A$AP Rocky - 5.15pm
Five Finger Death Punch - 3.45pm
Sleeping With Sirens - 2.40pm
Coheed and Cambria - 1.40pm
The Virginmarys - 12.50pm
State Champs - midday
NME/BBC 1 Stage
The 1975 - 10.30pm
The Wombats - 9pm
Cage the Elephant - 7.40pm
Savages - 6.30pm
Rat Boy - 5.20pm
Half Moon Run - 4.10pm
Tonight Alive - 3.20pm
Deaf Havana - 2.30pm
Spring King - 1.40pm
Basement - 12.50pm
Black Foxxes - midday
BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage
DJ EZ - 10.30pm
David Rodigan - 9.15pm
Mistajam - 8.05pm
Friction - 7.05pm
Jauz - 6.05pm
Fred V & Grafix - 5.05pm
Redlight - 4.05pm
Low Steppa - 3.15pm
Delta Heavy - 2.25pm
James Organ - 1.35pm
Lock Up Stage
Good Charlotte - 10.30pm
The King Blues - 9pm
MGK - 7.40pm
Arcane Roots - 6.30pm
Modern Baseball - 5.30pm
ROAM - 4.35pm
Beach Slang - 3.40pm
Waterparks - 2.45pm
Greywind - 1.55pm
Strange Bones - 1.05pm
Fighting Caravans - 12.15pm
Festival Republic Stage
The Temper Trap - 10.30pm
Third Eye Blind - 9.20pm
BORNS - 8.20pm
DMA's 7.25pm
Eagulls - 6.35pm
Clean Cut Kid - 5.45pm
gnash - 4.55pm
Ezra Furman - 4.05pm
The Magic Gang - 3.15pm
The Vyrll Society - 2.25pm
Will Joseph Cook - 1.35pm
Isaac Gracie - 12.45pm
Tibet - midday
BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage
Kano - 10.30pm
Yung Lean - 9.10pm
Hoodie Allen - 8pm
Big Narstie - 6.55pm
Fekky - 6pm
Raleigh Ritchie - 5.05pm
Yungen - 4.15pm
Franko Fraize - 3.25pm
Kiko Bun - 2.35pm
Sneakbo - 1.45pm
Astroid Boys - 12.55pm
BBC Music Introducing Stage
SuperGlu - 8pm
K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade - 7.15pm
Lawrence Taylor - 6.30pm
Tusk - Sonny Green
Mowbeck - 4.15pm
Mouses - 3.25pm
Arctic Lake - 1.50pm
CaStLeS - 1.10pm
Hardwick Circus - 12.30pm
Night Owls - 11.50am
Adore//repel - 11.10am
Alternative Stage
Owen Jones icw Andy Parsons - 11.40am
Joel Dommett - 2.35pm
Tom Deacon - 2.05pm
Jamali Maddix - 12.45pm
Shappi Khorsandi - 1.15pm
Mark Grist - 3.40pm
Anthony Anaxagorou - 3.20pm
Iain Stirling-MC - 11.30am
Kurupt FM - 4.45pm
Propaganda ft. This Is England's Thomas Turgoose - 10.45pm
Mystry - 4.15pm
Select a playlist below to help you get into the festival vibe. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/reading-festival-2016-line-up-8705611 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/dd01f4b4062d0d693649373230af450f0554e2550dddf7e47a90451779a700b6.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T12:52:03 | null | 2016-08-27T12:07:03 | The latest conspiracy theories claim the rapper is alive and well | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Ftupac-still-alive-new-selfie-8715699.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article7510500.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/MAIN-tupac.jpg | en | null | Is Tupac still alive? New selfie claims to 'prove' murdered rap icon is not dead | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Ever since his death in 1996, there have been theories that Tupac Shakur is actually alive and well, or hiding out in Cuba.
Most of the claims of people spotting the star, or him being pictured, have turned out to be doctored photos or lookalikes - but now a YouTube video has emerged that claims to PROVE Tupac has been with us all along.
The video, which has more than 1.3 million views, includes a selfie of a man wearing an bandanna who bears an uncanny resemblance to the fallen hip hop star.
It is claimed the man is "Tupac guys 100% same eyebrows and lips".
Getty/Youtube Is Tupac still alive?
The subtitles in the video state the photo is a "selfie" taken in 2015 on a phone "made in 2011" – 11 years after his death.
It does not say where the selfie was sourced.
The video then plays out a song by rapper Kasinova Tha Don, who suspiciously "sounds exactly like Tupac Shakur".
Kasinova Tha Don has repeatedly refuted claims he is Tupac.
However, according to Hubpages.com, he has dropped multiple hints on his Facebook page, including the cryptic comment: "2 Souls, One Body"
Getty Tupac before his death
The YouTube channel behind the video, Tupac Legacy, does stress it is "not 100% he is alive but I want to share my view".
Last year, a retired police officer claimed he was paid $1.5million to help the star fake his own death .
David Myers, who was on his deathbed at the time, said: "The world needs to know what I did. I'm ashamed that I let a price be put on my word and I cannot die without letting the world know.”
Over 30 people were reportedly paid to help fake his death – including police, medics and various witnesses.
YouTube 'Tupac' alive and well
Myers even claims 2Pac paid $50,000 for a body double to be taken to the morgue.
On September 7, 1996, Tupac was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Koval Lane in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He had been at the Mike Tyson vs Bruce Sheldon boxing match and been involved in a altercation with gang member Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson.
A short while later, while en route to a night club, a car pulled up alongside Shakur's while he was standing with his head out of the sunroof and unknown occupants shot him, hitting him in the chest, pelvis, right hand, thigh and lung.
To this day, police still have no idea who killed the star. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tupac-still-alive-new-selfie-8715699 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/90063d722081c3147520102cec7ac0081c9fada143ca3e603ae19a8e3262a371.json |
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"Aaron Flanagan"
] | 2016-08-28T10:52:10 | null | 2016-08-28T11:19:34 | PLUS: A Brazilian star has admitted that he could move in the coming days, while a United defender could be on his way out of the club | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fmanchester-united-transfer-news-rumours-8722073.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8718962.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Hull-City-v-Manchester-United.jpg | en | null | Manchester United transfer news and rumours: Red Devils leading race for Forest hotshot Oliver Burke? | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Manchester United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Nottingham Forest sensation Oliver Burke, according to the Sun on Sunday.
The British clubs could face competition from abroad, however, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona also following his progress after sending scouts to watch him in action.
Burke shot onto the scene with a series of impressive performances in the Championship last season and immediately attracted the attention of some of the world's top scouts.
United are reportedly now leading the race for his signature and are prepared to loan him back to the City Ground if he completes a move to Manchester.
Fabinho admits move could happen?
Getty Fabinho (centre) says he does not know where his future lies
Monaco defender Fabinho insists that he could leave the club before transfer deadline day.
The Brazilian full-back has been linked with a move to Manchester United, while Chelsea are also said to be keeping their eye on him.
The 22-year-old has admitted that he is unsure about where his future lies.
He told L'Equipe: “I’m not sure that I am going to stay, but I more likely to stay than leave.”
United to sell Rojo to Valencia?
The FA via Getty Rojo could have played his final game for United
Manchester United are in talks with Valencia over the sale of Marcos Rojo, according to Plaza Deportiva.
The Argentinian has fallen out of favour with Jose Mourinho and is reportedly up for sale before Wednesday's transfer deadline.
Reports suggest that a fee of €12million could be agreed between the two sides.
Rojo is said to be keen on a move to Spain after realising that his chances in the United team will likely be limited in the coming months.
Hull 0-1 United: 5 things we learned
Super-sub Marcus Rashford scored a late winner against Hull City to give Manchester United their third consecutive Premier League win.
The 18-year-old came on with 20 minutes to play and got on the end of Wayne Rooney's cross to tap in from close-range in the 94th minute.
Hull were left heartbroken after they defended brilliantly all game, but they momentarily switched off and Rashford punished them with his first goal of the season.
United dominated possession at the KCOM Stadium, but found it hard to breakdown a well-drilled Hull defence. The closest they had come to scoring before Rashford's late winner was a cheeky back-heel from Zlatan Ibrahimovic that hit the side-netting.
Despite the loss, Hull City can take a lot of positives from the game after they displayed fantastic team spirit and organisation.
But what did we learn? Here are 5 things.
Mourinho heaps praise on Rashford
Action Images via Reuters Mourinho was delighted with the performance of Rashford
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was full of praise for teenage sensation Marcus Rashford after he came on to score a late winner against Hull City, writes Ben Welch for Mirror Football.
Mourinho sent Rashford on with 20 minutes to play with United trying to find a winner at the KCOM Stadium.
In the 92nd minute he lost his marker in the penalty box and converted Wayne Rooney's cross to secure all three points for the visitors.
Mourinho was quick to congratulate his match-winner as he came into the dressing room at full-time. “I gave him a big smile and a big hug. I think he is marvellous and he is working very well.”
Rashford treats mum to £800k home
Rashford has treated his mum to this stunning house
Footballer Marcus Rashford has moved his mum into a stunning new home in a leafy village, writes John Kelly in the Sunday Mirror.
The £800,000 house boasts six bedrooms, sumptious bathrooms and a sauna in the garden.
It is just three miles geographically but a million miles in reality from the council estate district of Wythenshawe in Manchester where he grew up.
The Manchester United striker - now earning £25,000 a week at the age of just 18 - always promised to look after single mum Melanie and his family who mean everything to him.
Rashford has treated his mother
No-nonsense Melanie, who played football with her son when he was a kid, told the Sunday Mirror after he scored on his international debut with England : “Of course I’ll be doing my best to help him stay grounded.
“We are doing a great job as a family to keep his feet on the ground.
“We don’t do champagne and as you can see I’ve just come back from shopping.
“But we are certainly celebrating Marcus’ achievement.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-rumours-8722073 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/bba33a584486a43018d1e41991ff912390bfef122b394d8b6f26e40d421a71c8.json |
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"Ben Burrows"
] | 2016-08-30T12:55:30 | null | 2016-08-30T13:12:42 | Speaking at a news conference ahead of the opening World Cup qualifier with Slovakia on Sunday Rooney confirmed he plans to call it a day in two years' time | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fwayne-rooney-confirms-2018-world-8734174.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8734085.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Wayne-Rooney-England-Press-Conference.jpg | en | null | Wayne Rooney confirms 2018 World Cup will be his last tournament with England | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Wayne Rooney has confirmed the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be his last with England.
The Manchester United star, who is the Three Lions all-time top scorer scoring 53 times in 115 appearances, was confirmed as new boss Sam Allardyce's captain on Monday.
But speaking at a news conference ahead of the opening World Cup qualifier with Slovakia on Sunday Rooney confirmed he plans to call it a day in two years' time.
"Realistically I know myself that Russia will be my last opportunity to do anything with England. Hopefully I can end my time with England on a high.
Action Images via Reuters Wayne Rooney remains England skipper...
"I said before the Euros I enjoyed playing in this team, and that's the case still. There were some questions about whether I should stop playing, but I am looking forward to getting back on the pitch.
"I made my mind up before the Euros, whether we did well or not, that I was going to continue. I've had nothing to think about since then."
Getty ... but will call it a day after the next World Cup
He added: "My mind is made up... Russia will be my last tournament."
Having been deployed as a midfielder at Euro 2016, where England were sent packing by minnows Iceland, eyebrows were again raised when Allardyce's squad to face Slovakia included Rooney's name among the midfielders.
Action Images via Reuters
Allardyce moved to clarify Rooney's position in Monday's press conference, stressing he was still considered an attacking player, and the former Everton striker insists he is happy playing anywhere for his country.
"It's the manager's decision," added Rooney. "We haven't spoken about that, in the next few days we'll speak about it more, whether it's as a midfielder or attacker.
Action Images via Reuters Rooney will hang up his international boots in 2018
"It's only a day we've been together, but you can see he's a relaxed guy, and since we've been here the camp has been good. It's just a matter of getting on the training pitch.
"I'm looking forward to getting back on the pitch. We have bad memories from the last game obviously. We have to put it behind us.
"It was disappointing the way we went out of the tournament, you can't forget it, but it's a new era for us, a new manager." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/wayne-rooney-confirms-2018-world-8734174 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/d566e607cfc255759ea8460794f0a728603d5873ba8cc56c41f7098414b95537.json |
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"Alex Wellman"
] | 2016-08-27T14:52:19 | null | 2016-08-27T13:42:53 | The blond spaniel stares ahead while sitting quietly next to the coffin | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Fheartbreaking-image-shows-loyalty-dog-8715797.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8715857.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/The-small-blond-cocker.jpg | en | null | Heartbreaking image shows loyalty of dog refusing to leave owner's coffin after horror Italy earthquake | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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This heartbreaking image shows the loyalty of a dog knows no boundaries as the devastated animal sits silently by the side of his master's coffin.
Killed in the devastating earthquake in Italy , the unknown man's body was taken by rescue workers to a recovery centre where it was placed in a coffin and put in a gym - alongside dozens of other victims,
In this tear-jerking photo, the blond cocker spaniel can be seen sitting silently next to the wooden coffin.
With his gaze fixed firmly in front of him, the loyal companion refuses to move away - guarding his master's body in the final moments before a mass funeral.
Although little is know about the victim, it is thought he came from Accumoli, one of the communities that bore the brunt of the devastating 6.2 magnitude quake.
Italy marked a day of national mourning on Saturday for 290 people killed in a quake that devastated parts of its mountainous heart, holding a state funeral for 35 of the victims.
As political leaders gathered for the funeral Mass, rescuers kept searching through the rubble of the worst hit town, Amatrice, even though they had little hope of finding more survivors from Italy's worst quake in seven years.
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Nine more bodies were recovered from the town on Saturday, including three corpses that were pulled overnight from the crumpled Hotel Roma, bringing the death toll in Amatrice alone to 230 residents and tourists.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella flew to the town by helicopter on Saturday to see the damage for himself before travelling on to the nearby city of Ascoli Piceno for the funeral service held in a sports centre.
Some 35 varnished wood coffins were lined up in sports hall, including white caskets containing the remains of two of the 21 children killed in the disaster.
REUTERS Rescuers work on a collapsed building following an earthquake in Amatrice
REUTERS An injured person is carried away on a stretcher
REUTERS People and rescuers stand next collapsed buildings following an earthquake in Amatrice
The youngest victim was five months old. The oldest was 93.
Foreigners who died in the calamity included six Romanians, three Britons, a Spanish woman, a Canadian and an Albanian.
The area is popular with vacationers and local authorities are still struggling to pin down how many visitors were there when the quake hit.
Mourners gathered in Ascoli Piceno hours before the service was due to begin to pay their respects.
REUTERS Rescuers work on a collapsed building following an earthquake in Amatrice
REUTERS A body is carried away by rescuers
REUTERS People and rescuers stand near collapsed buildings following an earthquake
"Even if I didn't know them my heart broke for them. My thoughts are with them because there are people who have lost everything, homes, loved ones," said local resident, Luciana Cavicchiuni.
"These things should not happen," she said.
Most of the buildings in the quake zone had no anti-seismic protection, but even some of those that did, including a school in Amatrice that was renovated in 2012, fell apart.
Magistrates have opened an investigation into some of the incidents, including the collapse of a belltower in the town of Accumoli, which smashed through the roof of an adjacent building killing a family of four.
"What happened cannot just be considered fate," said prosecutor Giuseppe Saieva, who is leading the probe. "If these buildings had been constructed like they are in Japan then they would not have collapsed," he told la Repubblica newspaper.
REUTERS People and rescuers stand near collapsed buildings following an earthquake
REUTERS Rescuers work following an earthquake that hit Amatrice
REUTERS Rescuers work following an earthquake that hit Amatrice, central Italy
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who also attended the funeral, has promised to rebuild the shattered communities and the mayor of Amatrice urged the government to learn the lesson of painfully slow post-quake reconstructions of the past.
"What we need is a reconstruction in record time. It is a great opportunity for politicians to show extraordinary commitment," mayor Sergio Pirozzi told president Mattarella.
Aftershocks continued to rattle the area overnight, the strongest measuring 4.2.
The Italian geological institute said some 1,332 aftershocks have hit Italy's central mountains since Wednesday's predawn 6.2 magnitude quake.
Italy sits on two fault lines, making it one of the most seismically active countries in Europe. Almost 30 people died in earthquakes in northern Italy in 2012 while more than 300 died in the nearby city of L'Aquila in 2009. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/heartbreaking-image-shows-loyalty-dog-8715797 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/0a58425e41ef55fbe648fe35f90733712257c084dcf2a627aaf2baa8787763ae.json |
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"Rod Mcphee"
] | 2016-08-28T20:54:32 | null | 2016-08-28T21:30:00 | The screen legend will always be Jessica Fletcher to many of her fans | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fangela-lansbury-reveals-only-murder-8725269.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8725238.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/MURDER-SHE-WROTE-Angela-Lansbury-as-Jessica-Fletcher.jpg | en | null | Angela Lansbury reveals she only did Murder, She Wrote for the money | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | She worked with Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, was nominated for an Oscar for her first ever film role at 17, and won a Golden Globe for her third movie a year later.
But for most fans she will always be Jessica Fletcher, the retired teacher turned detective in Murder, She Wrote.
Angela Lansbury , 90, says she has been feted “like a rock star” all over the world because of the iconic role.
Yet today, she confesses she only signed up for one cold, hard reason.
“I did it for the money,” she says. “There comes a time in a theatrical life when you say to yourself, ‘Well I can’t make any money in the theatre’, so television was a very specific decision I made.
“When this came on the horizon I thought, ‘That’s interesting… I think I can make something of this’.”
And make something of it she did. Murder, She Wrote ran for 264 episodes from 1984 to 1996.
At its peak, Angela was said to be earning around £250,000 per episode, with the show drawing more than 23million viewers in the US alone.
Angela Lansbury as Great Aunt Adelaide in Nanny McPhee
She was hugely touched to learn of one fan in particular, during a meal at legendary Los Angeles diner Matteo’s.
Angela recalls: “ Frank Sinatra and his wife invited my husband and I for dinner.
"He proceeded to ask me all about the show and how we put it together.
“It turned out he was a huge fan – I mean, Frank Sinatra! I was very touched to realise it gave him some sense of entertainment to watch this silly show.”
MirrorPix Frank Sinatra and wife Barbara Marx were big fans of Murder, She Wrote
While she might have considered the show “silly”, the studios took it very seriously.
It was nominated for 14 Golden Globes and 41 Emmys – winning six and two respectively.
Of Angela’s own six Golden Globes, four have been for Murder, She Wrote.
The studios also made a killing with the whodunnit classic, selling it to almost 50 countries and making Angela a household name from Japan to Venezuela.
She says: “I was amazed, almost everywhere in the world knew Jessica Fletcher. They treated me like a rock star.”
Movie still from the 1961 film Blue Hawaii, starring Elvis Presley and Angela Lansbury, who plays his mother
Angela had a tiny taste of what fame might be like as she grew up in London.
She was the granddaughter of George Lansbury – Labour Party leader from 1932 to 1935, and a working class hero.
She recalls: “We were in his car in Regent Street and a bus driver looked out and saw it was George Lansbury.
“He just stopped the bus, got out and leaned through the window to shake his hand and said, ‘George, it’s great to see you, go for it!’ You can imagine what effect that had on us.”
Born in 1925, she was surrounded by politics.
Diane Freed Angela Landsbury and second husband
Her dad Edgar, who died of stomach cancer when Angela was nine, had been a Communist mayor in Poplar, East London. Her father’s mum, Bessie, was a Suffragette.
But Angela’s greatest inspiration was grandad George – although she believes his love of politics cost him his life.
He died in 1940, aged 81, after spending his last years as a peace campaigner trying to prevent war.
Angela says: “This was the man who tried to stop World War Two.
He went and spoke with the various leaders – Mussolini, Hitler , Roosevelt. He didn’t give up. Many people feel that killed him.”
But the war also played a part in launching Angela’s career.
Getty Images Angela's grandfather George Lansbury and his wife
At 15 she was taken to New York by her mother, Moyna Macgill, a former West End actress, to escape the Blitz.
Later moving to Hollywood, Angela signed a seven-year contract with studio giant MGM at 17.
Her big break in 1944 movie Gaslight opposite Ingrid Bergman, as maid Nancy Oliver, earned her an Oscar nomination.
Her third film, The Picture of Dorian Gray, won another nomination and a Golden Globe.
At just 19 Angela married 35-year-old actor Richard Cromwell.
The marriage lasted under a year as Cromwell struggled with his sexuality, but they stayed friends up to his death 14 years later.
Getty Angela Lansbury is heading back to Broadway
Angela finally found love with British actor Peter Shaw, seven years her senior, who she wed aged 23, three years after her divorce.
They had two children, and were inseparable until his death in 2003.
But her happiness at home was not reflected at work. She describes her time at MGM as “the worst” of her career.
She says: “They didn’t know what to do with me, I didn’t fill the notions of what young women were doing in those days.
"I was a young woman who was an actress – not just a pretty face.”
After leaving MGM, Angela had more success with other studios.
BBC Angela in Bedknobs And Broomsticks
Her role as one of the great movie villains, alongside Sinatra in 1963 classic The Manchurian Candidate, earned her a third Oscar nomination.
She also reinvented herself as a stage star, emerging as a huge musical talent – taking Broadway by storm playing the lead in Mame in 1966.
Recalling how she battled to win the role, she says: “I was fighting with the people putting the money up – they wanted Lucille Ball or Judy Garland.
“I just had to prove I could do it. But that was the story of my life.”
But her greatest battle was just about to start. Her teenage children, Anthony and Deirdre, got hooked on cocaine and heroin.
Deirdre fell in with followers of notorious gang leader Charles Manson.
Angela Lansbury from 1945
And in 1970, Anthony overdosed on heroin and fell into a coma.
Angela says: “It was a dreadful period. My kids were in their early teens and it was really, really hard.
"So many of my son’s friends died. They both fell hard by the wayside which is why finally I packed it all up and my husband and I decided to make a new life back in Ireland.”
The move saved them. Anthony, now 64, went on to be a writer and director, working with his mother on some episodes of Murder, She Wrote. Deirdre, 62, runs a restaurant in Los Angeles.
Away from the hedonism of Tinseltown, Angela appeared in 1971 Disney classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks and returned to the stage in the US and UK revival of musical Gypsy.
Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote
In 1978 she appeared in Agatha Christie movie Death On The Nile, and two years later was in Christie film The Mirror Crack’d, as Miss Marple.
She followed with a lengthy run as the female lead in musical Sweeney Todd.
She tells Radio 4’s upcoming show The Legendary Angela Lansbury: “I kicked my foot and my slipper shot into the audience – and landed in Laurence Olivier’s lap. He’d come to the matinee.”
After Murder, She Wrote, Angela was inundated with offers. Among a raft of roles, she starred in 2005 movie Nanny McPhee, and played to packed audiences in London and the US in Blithe Spirit.
REUTERS Actress Angela Lansbury accepts the Tony for best performance by a featured actress in a play for "Blithe Spirit"
She returns to Broadway next year in The Chalk Garden, due to run until 2018. By then she will be 93.
She says: “I’m as excited at the prospect of a role today as when I went after Nancy in Gaslight.
“I can never turn my back on it. It’s the one thing I know how to do.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/angela-lansbury-reveals-only-murder-8725269 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/0a8e65d8a064e22a6a508ece69be6b13342942d9575b10a7d8e1548b5789e884.json |
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"Stephen Jones"
] | 2016-08-30T08:53:07 | null | 2016-08-30T08:54:36 | Ri Yong-Jin, who worked at the education department, 'dozed off during a meeting presided over by Kim' - who also used the bizarre method to kill agricultural minister Hwang Min | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Fmaniac-kim-jong-un-uses-8732125.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8732078.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/This-recent-picture-released-by-North-Ko.jpg | en | null | Maniac Kim Jong-un uses anti-aircraft gun to execute top official who dozed off in meeting | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Kim Jong-Un used the bizarre show of force on his own men
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un used an anti-aircraft gun to publicly execute a senior official who fell asleep during a meeting.
The maniac leader also used the gun to kill the country's agricultural minister Hwang Min - for challenging his power.
Anti-aircraft guns - as their name suggests - are normally surface-to-air missiles used to handle hostile action from fighter planes in the air.
Using them to kill an individual person would be the military equivalent of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut - for want of a better analogy.
Ri Yong-Jin, who worked at the education department, "dozed off during a meeting presided over by Kim", according to a report.
Getty Anti-aircraft guns are normally used on fighter planes
South Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo cited a source with inside knowledge of North Korea.
They revealed: "(Ri Yong-Jin) was arrested on site and intensively questioned by the state security ministry.
"He was executed after other charges, such as corruption, were found during the probe."
The source said: "I understand (Hwang Min) was executed because policy proposals he had pushed for were seen as a direct challenge to the Kim Jong-Un leadership."
Both deaths are said to have happened inside the secretive communist state earlier this month "on a special order from Kim Jong-un" at a military academy in Pyongyang.
Reuters Kim Jong Un during a test-fire of strategic submarine-launched ballistic missile
Jong-un became leader after the death of his father Kim Jong-II in 2011 - and has since used executions to keep his subordinates in check.
There are no other independent reports of these executions - and North Korea rarely comments on its executions to confirm them.
South Korea's Unification Ministry - which looks after North Korea-related matters - is yet to comment. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/maniac-kim-jong-un-uses-8732125 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/3284edcaf2025850df5f2235ae5b0cba9ecadd8c01b8732ed06239a6720516c1.json |
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"Sheena Mcstravick"
] | 2016-08-30T22:54:56 | null | 2016-08-30T23:08:12 | Nathan Smyth and Bronagh McCrudden got the shock of their life when best man Sean McCrudden surprised them | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fsee-rio-ferdinand-alesha-dixon-8738084.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8738130.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Wedding-crashed-by-Rio-Ferdinand-Alesha-Dixon-and-Carl-Frampton-in-best-mans-speech.jpg | en | null | See Rio Ferdinand, Alesha Dixon and Carl Frampton surprise bride and groom by crashing wedding | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A bride and groom got the shock of their lives when some well-known famous faces popped up on their wedding day .
Newlyweds Nathan Smyth and Bronagh McCrudden were left starstruck as footballer Rio Ferdinand, singer Alesha Dixon, boxer Carl Frampton among others made an appearance during their big day .
Nathan's childhood friend and best man Sean McCrudden decided to go one step further with his speech and enlisted the help of some well-known stars, Belfast Live reported .
Speaking to Belfast Live, Sean explained it took eight months of "torturing people" to get the finished product.
Belfast Live Nathan and Bronagh on their wedding day
He said: "I work in a hotel so I see lots of Best Man speeches, so I decided to do something a little different.
"I literally started by making a list of people who I thought he would like, so I started in January and it took me eight months to get together.
"I was sending around 50 emails a day, torturing everyone I could think of, and it just spiralled from there."
Belfast Live Rio Ferdinand making an appearance in the best man's speech
Sean continued: "I managed to get Jack Whitehall first, and then just every month and week that past I kept persisting with people and they came through.
"Carl Frampton's was the last to come through because obviously he was busy training for his big fight, but I managed to get hold of someone who was on a stag do with him and roped him into doing it.
"Nathan's a big Man United fan and Rio Ferdinand was over in Paris for the Euros and had done a video with like skills school guy, so I literally sent him an email. At the same time as I was emailing his personal trainer, his cousin, his brother, anyone I could think of and it just worked out.
Belfast Live Sean and Nathan have been friends since primary school
"I was on Facebook and Twitter for weeks just sending messages to everyone, I found some of the agents weren't overly helpful but the friends and family were really supportive and that's how I got a lot of them."
The 25-year-old, from Drumaness, said Nathan and Bronagh, who have been together more than eight years, were stunned when he started to play the clips during the reception at Four Seasons Hotel in Carlingford.
"They couldn't believe it, I broke each clip up so it had meanings, so started off with the Sky Sports one and some people thought it was fake.
Belfast Live Alesha Dixon wished the newlyweds well
"Then I spoke about Man United and how Nathan was a fan so then I played the Ferdinand clip.
"Followed by 5ive the boyband and played that, and Nathan has been to all Frampton's fights so I played that one, it all got a great reaction.
"By the end of it everyone was loving it, it was crazy, everyone was saying it was incredible and I got a few free drinks out of it as well so it was all good, it was worth the sleepless nights," he added. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/see-rio-ferdinand-alesha-dixon-8738084 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/b304df072d93b8602a3e0edb9146e29b27f227e31e1ea906ee301d788e2082e1.json |
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"Jacob Murtagh"
] | 2016-08-31T06:53:31 | null | 2016-08-31T07:52:27 | The Gunners have splashed out big time this summer - but could Wenger be tempted into another late deal? Follow it all here | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Farsenal-transfer-news-live-latest-8738502.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8737095.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/wenger-arsenal-main-copy.jpg | en | null | Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Latest updates and deals throughout Deadline Day | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | 07:31
Welcome
Good morning ladies and gentlemen and welcome to our live coverage of Arsenal’s Deadline Day.
Pinch yourselves Gunners fans - it did actually happen. Arsene Wenger actually spent some money yesterday.
I know, me neither.
Lucas Perez winged his way in from Deportivo La Coruna for £17million before Shkodran Mustafi joined him from Valencia for a fee in the region of £35m.
Wenger looks to have wrapped up his business for the summer - but could he be tempted back in for one last deal?
More likely is we will see one or two outgoings with Jack Wilshere the big name to watch.
We will be across all of it for you all day here so settle in and enjoy the ride with us right here. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-live-latest-8738502 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/d44db179542ef6baaa36900d29e0cb4fe2cedf7674252a2909d1a80294eb2f06.json |
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"Frank Smith"
] | 2016-08-29T14:52:16 | null | 2016-08-29T15:01:17 | Former Everton and Bournemouth loanee joined the Blues from Porto for £3.5 million in 2013 but is yet to make a senior appearance for the club | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fnewcastle-united-set-make-chelsea-8728913.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8719729.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Newcastle-United-v-Brighton-Hove-Albion.jpg | en | null | Newcastle United set to make Chelsea winger Christian Atsu their 12th summer signing | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Loan ranger: Christian Atsu failed to impress during his time at Everton
Rafael Benitez is closing in on the loan signing of Chelsea winger Christian Atsu as he looks to make Newcastle United 's 12th addition of the summer.
Press Association report the Magpies are currently holding talks with the 24-year-old and hope to sign the Ghana international until the end of the season.
Atsu joined the Blues in a £3.5million switch from Porto in September 2013 but is yet to make a senior appearance for the club and has been loaned out to Vitesse Arnhem , Everton , Bournemouth and Malaga since his arrival.
Action Christian Atsu looks set to be on the move again
The wideman struggled with injuries and fitness after joining the Cherries on a season loan last summer but Chelsea ended his stay in January after just two EFL Cup appearances before sending him to Spain.
Atsu would take Newcastle's total number of signings to 12 following the recent arrivals of ex-Ipswich striker Daryl Murphy and former Palermo full-back Achraf Lazaar .
Jan Kruger Newcastle are not currently trying to sign James McCarthy according to PA sources
However, PA sources have played down claims Newcastle also want to sign Everton midfielder James McCarthy .
The £20million-rated Republic of Ireland international appears to be surplus to requirements at Goodison Park since the arrival of new manager Ronald Koeman . | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-united-set-make-chelsea-8728913 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/5b14adacdc5c4696b887dc38d40a4fb14bd35befa20e830727ccc7b92bb172d3.json |
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"Jamie Beatson"
] | 2016-08-27T06:50:04 | null | 2016-08-27T06:00:00 | Jacqueline O’Neil, 32, admitted “culpably and recklessly” pricking the 12-year-old with a syringe containing her body fluids | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fwoman-hiv-deliberately-jabbed-boy-8714774.json | http://i4.dailyrecord.co.uk/incoming/article8712278.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/JS98001650.jpg | en | null | Woman with HIV 'deliberately jabbed boy with needle of body fluids after he flushed her drugs down toilet' | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | A woman infected with HIV jabbed a 12-year-old boy with a hypodermic needle filled with her “body fluids” after he flushed her stash of drugs down the toilet.
Jacqueline O’Neil, 32, pricked the youngster, who can’t be named for legal reasons, with the uncapped needle “culpably and recklessly”, a court heard.
Dundee Sheriff Court heard the boy turned up at O’Neil’s address with one of her relatives, the Daily Record reported .
They found her “under the influence” with heroin and drug paraphenalia lying in her living room.
The boy took the drugs and flushed them down the toilet before returning to the living room. A needle was sitting on a pillowcase and a struggle ensued.
Fiscal depute Saima Rasheed yesterday told Dundee Sheriff Court: “The Crown’s position is that she was under the influence of something and was waving the needle about whereby it struck the boy on the hand.
Police make 186 arrests over 'legal highs' after blanket ban on high street substances comes into force
“Her version is that she is trying to take the needle away from him when it struck him.”
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No information was given about the boy’s medical condition.
O’Neil, 32, of Dundee, pleaded guilty to culpable and reckless conduct and a further charge of assault at her home in the city.
Defence solicitor Gary McIlravey said: “She accepts the struggle took place and that he was struck by the needle but doesn’t accept the lead up to how it happened.
“Drugs were seen by the boy and were taken and disposed of – flushed down the toilet. At that point, he re-enters the living room and there is a pillowcase with a needle in it. He asks what it was, picks it up and the struggle ensues. At some point, the boy was pricked.”
Sheriff Lorna Drummond deferred sentence until next month and O’Neil was released on bail. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-hiv-deliberately-jabbed-boy-8714774 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/951c4f9e83cdc860fd31ac53acd4076e1f82096d2dc25b02cc1ce71e9c05b7cb.json |
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"Scott Campbell"
] | 2016-08-27T18:53:13 | null | 2016-08-27T18:05:03 | Paramedics rushed to the scene but they could not save 17-year-old Julio Macias Gonzalez | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Flove-bite-horror-teen-dies-8718037.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8717075.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/lovebiteGettyImages-88304858.jpg | en | null | Love bite horror as teen dies 'after girlfriend's hickey formed blood clot that travelled to brain causing stroke' | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Love bites can involve an extreme amount of suction – sparking health fears (stock photo)
A teen has reportedly died after getting a love bite from his girlfriend that caused him to have a stroke .
Julio Macias Gonzalez started having convulsions at the dinner table with his family in Mexico City after spending an evening with his girlfriend.
Paramedics were dispatched to the scene but the 17-year-old could not be saved.
It is thought that the suction of the love bite – also known as a ‘hickey’ – caused a blood clot that travelled to Julio’s brain and caused him to have a stroke.
His 24-year-old girlfriend has now disappeared and the boy’s parents are apparently now blaming her for his death.
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Getty Julio started convulsing at the dinner table after spending an evening with his 24-year-old girlfriend (stock photo)
In 2011 a 44-year-old woman was left partially paralysed after having a stroke in similar circumstances.
She lost movement in her left arm after the romantic encounter and was driven to hospital.
Doctors in New Zealand could not figure out a cause until they noticed a fading bruise on the right side of her neck – and a damaged major artery underneath.
The suction had caused a blood clot to form which then travelled to the woman’s heart.
Dr Teddy Wu, who treated the woman at Auckland’s Middlemore Hospital, said: “To my knowledge, it's the first time someone has been hospitalised by a hickey.”
The suction involved during a love bite can cause damage to a major artery in the neck, creating a blood clot that can then travel to the heart and cause a stroke.
Love bites are caused by blood vessels under the skin breaking
The New Zealand woman was treated with warfarin, an anti-coagulant, which resulted in the clot disappearing almost entirely within a week.
Strokes have different levels of severity and can cause paralysis and death.
What is a love bite?
Love bites, also known as hickeys, are bruise-like marks on a person's body - typically the neck.
They are caused by a person sucking on a small area of another person's skin.
This causes small blood vessels under the skin to burst - causing the bruise.
Love bites usually last for anything up to 12 days.
The only way to treat them - aside from hiding them under make-up or a polar neck jumper - is to put ice on them to reduce the swelling. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/love-bite-horror-teen-dies-8718037 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/8c2a6681b8dee92633112d710897efaed3859385e97e277016a87147e0d9d850.json |
[
"Richard Innes"
] | 2016-08-29T14:52:46 | null | 2016-08-29T14:58:49 | If anything ever summed up the absurdity of Barcelona's passing style, it's this bizarre stat | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frow-zed%2Fbarcelona-keeper-marc-andre-ter-8727933.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8729095.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Marc-Andre-ter-Stegen-Kevin-De-Bruyn-Alexis-Sanchez-MAIN.jpg | en | null | Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen played more passes than Kevin de Bruyne or Alexis Sanchez this weekend | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | The Barca goalkeeper with more passes than a Premier League playmaker
Everyone knows Barcelona goalkeepers need to be good with the ball at the feet.
Thanks to Joe Hart, Claudio Bravo and Pep Guardiola, we are all now well aware of a goalkeeper's true role in a top team. Forget saves, blocks and catching crosses - the man between the sticks needs to be a proper footballer.
As if to prove that point, Barca keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen marked Bravo's departure for Man City by breaking a tiki-taka record against Athletic Bilbao.
NurPhoto via Getty Marc-Andre ter Stegen: A proper pass master
During his side's 1-0 win at San Mames Stadium, ter Stegen completed 51 passes , the most a goalkeeper has managed in a single La Liga match since stats were first recorded.
To give you some idea of how ridiculous that number is, let's compare it to the highest number of successful passes played by Premier League goalkeepers this weekend:
Most completed passes by goalkeepers 26 Shay Given (Stoke) 26 Michel Vorm (Tottenham) 23 Adrian (West Ham) 23 Willy Caballero (Man City)
YIKES.
So, ter Stegen played TWICE as many successful passes as any keeper in England's top flight. Crazy - but it gets significantly crazier when you compare his passing record to the most recent passing performance of some very big Premier League names.
Remember - ter Stegen completed 51 passes against Bilbao:
Completed passes, 27-28 August 49 Kevin de Bruyne (vs W Ham) 47 Yohan Cabaye (vs B'mouth) 43 James Milner (vs Spurs) 41 Jordan Henderson (vs Spurs) 39 Alexis Sanchez (vs Watford)
These are not trick stats. We have not manipulated them in any way. All the players above played a full 90 minutes this weekend.
And yet none of them played as many successful passes as Barca's goalkeeper.
Figure that one out, folks… | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/barcelona-keeper-marc-andre-ter-8727933 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/a6f55066c1b10c5aa86c988a3ae4390d2160d1983f0de9e333bfb7c2aa09a554.json |
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"Shanti Das",
"Photo",
"Swns",
"Google Street"
] | 2016-08-27T00:54:04 | null | 2016-08-26T23:53:31 | Sick Jack Langdon, 19, told police the little girl had "a sexual need that needed to be met" | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fpaedophile-babysitter-jailed-abusing-nine-8714678.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8710234.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Jack-LangdonJPG.jpg | en | null | Paedophile babysitter jailed for abusing nine-year-old girl blamed victim for 'FLIRTING' with him | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | A babysitter jailed for molesting a nine-year-old girl said his victim had been FLIRTING with him.
Jack Langdon, 19, tricked the child's family into letting him look after his young victim before molesting her at her home .
The youngster told her mum she had been watching TV on the sofa when Langdon put his hand through a hole in her leggings and touched her.
She also said the teenager told her he had "naughty images" on his mobile phone.
Langdon - who had also been posing as a girl to get young women to send indecent images to him - admitted one count of assaulting the little girl in December 2015.
But instead of accepting responsibility, the predator tried to shift the blame onto his victim - telling a probation officer she had been acting "all flirty" with him.
Vile Langdon also said the nine-year-old had "a sexual need that needed to be met".
Langdon was jailed for four years after he admitted one count of sexual assault, three of distributing indecent images and nine of possessing indecent images.
Sentencing Langdon at Taunton Crown Court on Thursday, Judge David Ticehurst said: "The act was committed when you had gained the trust of the family.
"She was someone you were trusted to look after and you abused that trust.
"You also sought out images of abuse and portrayed yourself as a young girl online and encouraged others to send you images of themselves.
"No matter what problems you have, you knew to hide your identity in order to try and contact other young girls."
He added: "I have no doubt you knew perfectly well what you were doing.
"If you continue to offend in this manner, if you do not take the help offered to you in prison and you offend again, you run the risk of life imprisonment."
(Photo: Google Street)
A court heard Langdon carried out the abuse while serving a suspended sentence for five counts of penetrative sexual activity with a child under 16.
He was handed a community order but just eight weeks later, Langdon abused the nine-year-old girl.
When he was arrested, police discovered five videos of child sexual abuse on his phone which were classed as category A - the most serious.
They also found one category A image, one category B movie and two category B images and three category C images.
Officers discovered he had distributed one of the photos to another person and had also been masquerading online as a young woman called Beth Bosley.
As 'Beth', he had contacted young women and encouraged them to share indecent images of themselves with him.
His internet searches also revealed he had been attempting to view illegal images.
Defending, Harry Ahuja said his client had a background of "difficulties and bullying" and had the emotional age of a ten-year-old.
He said: "He is an insecure, anxious individual. He has learning difficulties and age and emotional vulnerabilities.
"He is a young person who needs some assistance in relation to relationships."
He added his client believed he was a "good person" as he did not drink, fight or take drugs and he had to explain to him exactly how bad his behaviour had been.
Langdon was jailed for 18 months for the sexual assault and 12 months for possession of category A movies, to run concurrently.
He was also given 12 months for the category A images, six months for the category B movies, four months for the category B images and three months for the category C image.
In addition, Judge Ticehurst activated Langdon's suspended sentence, jailing him for nine months for his previous offences, to run concurrently with the assault sentence.
The offender was also handed nine months for distribution of indecent images, to run consecutively, making a total of four years in prison.
An NSPCC spokesman for South West England said Langdon's "appalling interest" in children has "helped fuel the vile trade" in exchanging abuse images.
Speaking after the hearing, they added: "His attack on a vulnerable 9-year-old will have a lasting impact on his victim for many years to come." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/paedophile-babysitter-jailed-abusing-nine-8714678 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/6f1753c6c2fa8838dad97086d873178295bfb30f3f4f6ec444493ef3a7254620.json |
[
"Aaron Flanagan"
] | 2016-08-27T00:53:44 | null | 2016-08-27T00:04:59 | The 55-year-old had a bandage wrapped around his chin as he got into a car with girlfriend Rocio Oliva | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fband-god-argentina-football-legend-8714655.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8714656.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Maradona.jpg | en | null | Band of God as Argentina football legend Maradona leaves plastic surgery clinic with chin strap | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Diego Maradona sported bandage on his face as he left plastic surgery clinic
It looks like Diego Maradona 's only goal these days is to hold back the years.
The Argentinian football legend was snapped leaving a clinic in Buenos Aires after getting plastic surgery on his face.
The 55-year-old had a bandage wrapped around his chin as he got into a car with girlfriend Rocio Oliva.
His trip to the surgery comes as he has been reunited with his estranged son for the first time in 13 years.
Maradonna kissed Diego Junior, 29, on the cheek after enjoying a meal together in Buenos Aires.
He had a brief relationship with Jr's mother, Cristina Sinagra, in late 1985 while he played in Italy for Napoli.
Xposure Maradona in car with girlfriend Rocio Oliva
The emotional reunion of Maradona and his son was organised by his girlfriend, Rocio Oliva, who got the pair to meet for dinner.
It is thought to be the first time the pair have met each other since 2003 when they met at a golf tournament.
Also attending the dinner was Maradona's daughter Jana, 20, who was also left estranged by her father for years despite the court fight from her mum Valeri Sabalain to force him to recognise her as his.
Maradona was officially named as Jr's father by an Italian court after the former footballer refused to take a DNA court.
Jana, who uses Maradona's surname, only met with her father in a secret meeting two years ago in Buenos Aires.
“I’m very happy because I’ve been reunited with my son," said Maradona on the meeting.
“I’ve been reunited with him as I was reunited with Jana.
“I love him a lot and he’s very like me.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/band-god-argentina-football-legend-8714655 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/12688a49b77a6c7acef79ecee30e618118cde1a11a7129b1dfa21d170c0943f6.json |
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"Kim Reader"
] | 2016-08-26T14:52:25 | null | 2016-08-26T15:23:17 | Nikki Urmson's proud of her stunning daughters but says all the dresses and sashes take up room - and dad has had to clear out his wardrobe to make room | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Ffamily-boasts-three-official-beauty-8710797.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8710597.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-MAIN-Nikki-Urmson-and-her-daughters.jpg | en | null | Family boasts three official beauty queens as mum says the house is overrun with fancy frocks | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | A mum whose three daughters are all beauty queens says that her home is completely overrun with fancy frocks, sashes and crowns.
Proud Nikki Urmson says that she is thrilled for her daughters - but their hobby has left the family home full to the brim with more than 20 crowns, dozens of sashes and thousands of pounds worth of gowns.
The pricey habit of Georgia, 18, Libbi, 13, and Summer, seven, is adding all the time to the belongings in their Liverpool property.
The girls' outnumbered dad Ste, 43, who is an engineer, has even had to clear out his own wardrobe to make room for his girls' dresses, makeup, and shoes from all their different shows.
Nikki, 39, says: "The girls have to have long ball gowns for the evening wear rounds and shorter glam dresses for the fashion wear rounds so every cupboard in the house is full to the brim - even their dad's.
LAURA SHEPHERD/MERCURY PRESS Libbi, Summer and Georgia in some of their many pageant dresses
"We've got sashes galore and more than 20 crowns that the girls keep on display in their bedrooms. The house is completely pageant mad.
"It does all add up and I can't say exactly how much we've spent but it's definitely in the thousands. They're my girls so I want them to have the very best. All mums do."
The first of the sisters to start competing in pageants was Georgia, who won her very first pageant Miss Teen Flawless in 2013 at the age of 16.
Georgia has done so well she is on her way to Orlando, America, after winning National Elite Miss to compete in an international competition in April 2017.
Seeing their gorgeous big sister strut her stuff on the pageant stages and raising hundreds of pounds for charity inspired her little sisters Libbi and Summer to want to do pageants too.
LAURA SHEPHERD/MERCURY PRESS Nikki Urmson's daughters surrounded by all of their crowns and sashes
But mum Nikki, a primary school dance teacher , says she has never pushed her girls into competing and was completely blown away when her younger ones asked if they could be beauty queens too.
Nikki said: "Georgia has always been so confident and outgoing so when she asked if she could start doing pageants I was not surprised at all.
"But the younger two are the complete opposite, especially Libbi. She was painfully shy - you couldn't even get her to say 'hi' to people.
"I've never pushed them into doing anything and when they asked if they could be beauty queens like their sister I thought 'no way' and asked 'are you sure?'. They were adamant.
"The first time I saw them come out on stage I was blown away. Never in a million years did I expect to see them up there and their confidence has grown incredibly every day since. They're like different children.
LAURA SHEPHERD/MERCURY PRESS Nikki's daughters have won more than 20 crowns between them
"Their dad comes to every show and that first one with the little ones in he was balling. I don't think I'd ever seen him cry before but he just couldn't believe how brave they were to be up there."
Libbi and Summer have taken the beauty queen scene by storm, just like their big sister, and hope one day to compete in the older categories of pageants.
The sisters attract a lot of attention from the crowds and other mums backstage as nobody has ever heard of three sisters who all compete.
Nikki said: "People in the crowds and other mums are always coming up to me when they see me clapping and crying as each of them come out and say 'Is that your daughter too?'.
"Nobody can quite believe it. It's very unusual for all three girls in a family to have such similar interests but it has done their relationships wonders.
"Georgia helps Libbi and Summer with their hair and makeup, choosing dresses and shoes. She also teaches them all the different walks and twirls they have to do for different rounds.
"It's made them so close. Of course they still squabble from time to time as any siblings do but it is so nice as a mum to see them sharing all their clothes.
Mercury Press & Media Ltd The trip outnumber their dad Ste who is proud of their pageant achievements
"And they're all so proud of each other, which makes me and their dad so proud. To see them looking out for each other and saying "well done" it's really heartwarming."
Even though Nikki often finds herself lugging around two suitcases onto buses and trains to pageants as far away as Wales, she would fully recommend it to any other mum.
"The pageants are nearly always on Sundays so I find myself coming in late, two suitcases in tow after sitting on a coach or train for hours and I have to be up at 7:30 the next morning for work - but it is so worth it.
"The girls haven't just grown in confidence and boosted their relationships but they have also made so many friends.
"And so have I. The mums aren't the awful pageant mums you imagine, everyone is so supportive. There is such an amazing community feel, I'd recommend it to any family." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-boasts-three-official-beauty-8710797 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/38994d3acc8835c7bd6a571547213fa4d994d477e5f615443d93c5f7da9921f0.json |
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"David Mcdonnell"
] | 2016-08-26T22:51:33 | null | 2016-08-26T22:30:00 | The Spanish boss insists the cheque book is now closed following a flurry of new arrivals at the Etihad | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fmanchester-city-boss-pep-guardiola-8713941.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8670550.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Pep-Guardiola-celebrates-his-sides-win-during-the-Premier-League-match-between-Stoke-City-and-Manchester-City.jpg | en | null | Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola rules out more signings after summer spending spree | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will not make any more signings before deadline day – after spending £175million this summer.
City have made nine signings in this window, including the £49m capture of defender John Stones from Everton, but Guardiola said the lavish spending is now over.
Asked if there would be any more arrivals, Guardiola, whose side host West Ham tomorrow, said: “No chance. It’s enough. We have 30 players, so it’s enough. I’m so happy with the squad and the team. I’m so confident and I trust a lot in them.”
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Guardiola has transformed Aleksandar Kolarov from a full-back into a central defender, easing the pressure on injured skipper Vincent Kompany to make his comeback.
“I know he’s a left-back but how he played against Sunderland and Bucharest, it’s hard to find a centre-back better than him,” said Guardiola.
“It’s not easy to find a centre-back with a left foot like him. We’re convinced he has the quality to adjust, so we have another option.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-city-boss-pep-guardiola-8713941 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/da5735060fc0548faa48895cccac18641e019a943cb9939ef166192a9be6afe4.json |
[
"Jason Beattie"
] | 2016-08-30T00:53:04 | null | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | Fears mount that laws entitling staff to holiday rights, rest breaks and protection from rogue bosses could be swept away when Britain quits the EU | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Ftheresa-under-mounting-pressure-make-8731250.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8730546.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/FEB04_Prime-Minister-Theresa-May.jpg | en | null | Theresa May under mounting pressure to make sure workers' rights are protected after Brexit | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Prime Minister Theresa May has been urged to ease fears over workers' rights
Theresa May is under mounting pressure to guarantee workers’ rights will not be axed when Britain quits the EU.
MPs and union leaders say laws entitling staff to holiday rights, rest breaks and protection from rogue bosses could be swept away under Brexit.
They are calling on the Prime Minister to give a clear assurance that any rights lost will be replaced under new British laws.
Some rights such as maternity and parental leave are protected under British laws such as the 1996 Employment Act.
But an analysis by the House of Commons Library for Labour MP Chuka Umunna found swathes of regulations protecting workers will be lost at the point of Brexit as they are only covered by EU law.
Getty Research found that much of the legislation protecting workers is EU law
These include the right to annual leave, equal treatment for agency workers and the working time directive.
Mr Umunna, the chair of Vote Leave Watch, says workers could also lose out on European Court judgments which have protected workers in discrimination and holiday pay cases.
In a letter to Mrs May he warns she would ‘betray’ British workers if the Government failed to match the existing rights when we leave the EU.
He writes: “You have said repeatedly that ‘Brexit means Brexit’. But you must now begin to set out what this means.
“You owe it to the working people of Britain to make clear that the pledges made by your cabinet colleagues to retain EU legislation on workers’ rights will be delivered.
“Anything else will be a betrayal of British workers, whether they voted to leave the EU or to remain a member.
Getty Images Vote Leave Watch claims European Union protects workers
“Do the right thing by the working people of Britain, and commit unequivocally to protecting the rights on which dignity at work depends.”
The message was echoed by John Hannett, the general secretary of the shopworkers’ union USDAW, who said pro-Brexit ministers had pledged to guarantee workers’ rights during the EU referendum campaign.
He said: “Being part of the EU has protected British workers, my members among them, from discrimination, unscrupulous bosses, and the worst excesses of Tory governments.
“The Prime Minister came to office talking a good game about standing up for working people.
“She now has to walk the walk – and the first part of that should be guaranteeing that every single right for workers delivered by the European Union will stay in place.
“Anything less would be a betrayal of British workers, especially given the promises that were made on employment rights by members of the Vote Leave campaign.
“Every worker and trade unionist in Britain urgently needs clarity on this vital issue.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/theresa-under-mounting-pressure-make-8731250 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/8164993d0e3de054db19e1df5e7f200b06dedc520ff72e63dc9949b77e7bcae7.json |
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"Chantelle Symester"
] | 2016-08-28T06:54:47 | null | 2016-08-28T06:35:00 | The long weekend is the perfect time for a bit of retail therapy - but what time will major high street retailers be open? Read on to find out | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fmoney%2Faugust-bank-holiday-department-store-8708423.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8057759.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/John-Lewis.jpg | en | null | August Bank Holiday department store opening times for House of Fraser, Debenhams, M&S and more | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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The Bank Holiday is always a good time to enjoy some well deserved retail therapy, especially as many brands launch final sales on summer stock across the high street.
Over the August Bank Holiday Britain's big high street stores will be open as normal - and hosting some tempting deals on electricals, furniture and fashion.
If you're planning a shopping trip with the girls, or an afternoon of bargain hunting for your new home, here are the opening hours for the UK's most popular department stores and major retailers.
For those of you planning a supermarket shop, see our supermarket opening hours, or if you're heading to your nearest shopping centre you may want to read our guide here first, lastly DIY enthusiasts can check their local DIY stores' hours here.
Debenhams
Debenhams' trading times will vary nationwide, smaller stores and those located within major shopping centres are expected to close slightly earlier than normal. For specific times, enter your post code into their store locator tool.
Find out how to save Debenhams in our savings round up, or here's our guide on how to find the best Debenhams deals this Bank Holiday.
Western Mail
House of Fraser opening times will vary on location and shopping centre. You can find out more on their website.
We've also got a smart guide on how to save pounds on your House of Fraser shop here.
Reuters
The opening hours at Marks & Spencer stores will vary depending on size and location, the best way to get accurate information is to use their store finder where you will find the opening times, address and facilities for your chosen store.
If you're shopping online, here are the best Marks and Spencer sale deals and voucher codes.
Getty
The nation's favourite department store, John Lewis, WILL be open this Bank Holiday Monday.
Most stores will operate reduced hours but opening times will vary dependent on location. To find out specific times of your local branch, enter your postcode into their handy tool.
PA
Most Next stores will operate normal opening times, however smaller stores and those located within major shopping centres will close earlier.
You can get exact timings for your local branch on the Next website.
Rex
Harvey Nichols department store will have normal trading hours over the Bank Holiday, which vary by city.
Use their store finder widget to find out more about your local Harvey Nichols.
SPLASH
We've listed the Selfridges London opening times below, however, Birmingham and Manchester Exchange Square hours may vary. See all times here.
Shop 'til you drop with these Selfridges online shopping tips.
Bank Holiday Monday: On Monday, Selfridges stores will open 9.30 - 22.00 on Monday 29 August 2016.
Liberty has kept news of their Bank Holiday sales under tight wraps this year, so we've excited to see what they have in store for us. To browse the website, visit Liberty.co.uk.
Bank Holiday Monday: Liberty London will operate from 10:00 to 20:00 on Monday 30 May 2016.
PA
For designer clothing, handbags and everything luxury, head to Harrods in Knightsbridge this Bank Holiday.
Bank Holiday Monday: Bank Holiday Monday: 10:00 to 21:00 on Monday 29 August 2016.
Planning a spot of decorating this weekend? We've also covered opening hours for Wickes , Homebase and B&Q in our DIY stores opening hours guide. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/money/august-bank-holiday-department-store-8708423 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/e9639bf3806e59c93c2c1271cd64428e6b328352c13e858a3fcb02ab7cabccc2.json |
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"Alistair Mcgeorge"
] | 2016-08-30T22:55:16 | null | 2016-08-30T22:41:48 | The siege was sparked in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a woman called 911, claiming the singer threatened her with a gun | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fchris-brown-emerges-tarzana-mansion-8737572.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8738060.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Chris-Brown-leaves-his-house.jpg | en | null | Chris Brown emerges from Tarzana mansion after eleven hour stand off with police over alleged assault incident | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Chris Brown has left his Tarzana mansion on allegations of criminal assault after a tense eleven hour stand off with police.
After being stationed outside the property since the early hours of Tuesday, the singer's entourage began to emerge at around 12:40pm, [PDT] before they were interview by police followed by the singer himself two hours later.
Brown left the building at around 2:38pm [PDT] wearing a white t-shirt, black jeans and a red hat and looked in good spirits as he spoke to law enforcement and, who is believed to be his lawyer Mark Geragos.
Chris Brown leaves his house
Chris Brown leaves his house
Chris Brown leaves his house
Chris looked in good spirits and even appeared to wave to the circling news helicopters.
No arrests appear to have been made yet.
Initially a group of around seven people came out from the house.
They were lined up outside by police, before up being searched by the authorities, with a group of an estimated eight officers were seen waiting on Brown's doorstep to make the arrest.
Youtube/Fox 10 Phienix Police searching people at Chris Brown's house
Youtube/Fox 10 Phienix Police searching people at Chris Brown's house
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They then appeared to give initial witness statements before being taken one by one to what appeared to be a police vehicle.
A huge police presence has been at the mansion since early this morning, with the first time arriving at around 3am following reports he threatened a woman with a gun.
It was reported on Tuesday by TMZ that the singer was being investigated on an allegation of criminal assault, after a woman claimed he threatened her with a gun while at an LA residence, prompting her to call 911.
Police SWAT team surround Chris Brown's LA mansion as a 'gun, weapons and drugs are recovered from bag'
It was previously reported that authorities were waiting for a search warrant to be granted and were expecting the singer to "surrender" himself.
Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos, is believed to have gone into the home at 12:30pm [PDT].
Chris Brown's LA home
Police in his driveway
Several people have been seen leaving the property and coming out to the gate, where they've spoken to officers.
It was previously reported by TMZ that authorities retrieved items from a duffel bag that was allegedly thrown from a window of the property including a gun, other weapons and drugs.
S Police were called to Chris Brown's house in Los Angeles, CA
INF Police were called to Chris Brown's house in Los Angeles, CA
INF Police were called to Chris Brown's house in Los Angeles, CA
Sources allegedly told the website that Brown himself threw the bag, taunting police by shouting "come and get me."
From inside the house, Brown posted a string of videos on Instagram, venting his frustration over the situation.
INF Police were called to Chris Brown's house in Los Angeles, CA
INF Police were called to Chris Brown's house in Los Angeles, CA
Soon after images of police outside Brown's house were posted to social media, with the singer then insisting he had done nothing wrong in an expletive laden Instagram video.
Chris Brown isn't happy
He slams the police
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"So I'm asleep half the damn night," he begins, "I just wake up, all these mother f****** helicopters is around, police out there at the gate."
"Come on my n****, what else do you f****** want from me bro, I stay outta the way, take care of my daughter, do work. I don't need to f*** ugly b******, trifling b******, whatever the f*** it is."
Brown, who claims to be inside his property continues: "I'm not on that bro, I'm way too tired to be dealing with this b*******. Every three months you come up with something bro? What is it, what's going to be next?" he claimed.
He insists he's done nothing wrong
Chris Brown is allegedly under investigation
Attacking the police for not responding to his calls as swiftly, he said: "At the same time when I call the police for stalker people who are endangering my life, they don't come until the next day. Someone makes a f***** allegation about me, oh yeah and the whole f****** SWAT team.
Brown added: "My n***** I'm innocent, I'm tired of hearing this s***"
In a follow up video he also denied reports he was "barricaded" inside his house and appeared to laugh at the suggestion, before saying "f*** the police".
In a third video he took a minute to plug his new single Grass Ain't Greener in a third.
WENN Ray J was allegedly in the building
Mirror Celeb has contacted Brown's rep for comment.
The woman at the centre of the drama was quickly identified as beauty queen Baylee Curran.
The blonde spoke to TMZ about the alleged incident, claiming the singer threatened her with a gun after she admired a piece of jewellery.
Baylee revealed she had "partied" with Chris in the past and said he had always been "nice" but this time was "out of it".
On Monday night she claims to have gone to his Tarzana mansion where they hungout in a hot tub and were having fun, until she admired a piece of jewellery worn by a member of Chris' crew.
Instagram/bayleecurran Baylee Curran
Instagram/bayleecurran She spoke to TMZ about the incident
She claimed the man "went nuts" and that Chris reacted by demanding she "get the f*** out", which is when he allegedly pointed the gun at her.
Curran alleges that Brown's people asked her to sign a non-disclosure agreement, but that she refused.
Sources close to the singer have, however refuted the blonde's version of events.
Instagram/bayleecurran The blonde claimed the argument was over jewellery
They claim Chris and several friends, including Ray J, were at the house when "uninvited guests" appeared and were asked to leave, including Baylee.
Ray J was reportedly getting a tattoo when events kicked off, while insiders claimed Brown was asleep.
Brown's team have yet to comment publicly on events.
Singer Ray J was also allegedly in the building when the incident happened and was allowed to leave by police, however he had to leave his car at the property and reportedly went home in an uber.
Brown has never been far from controversy during his career.
In May this year the star denied claims he "stomped on a fan's head" during a recent nightclub appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.
REX At Gotha Club, Cannes earlier this year
REX The star in Cannes
After a video of the alleged incident - which took place at Gotha nightclub on May 18 - was posted online by TMZ the FAME singer took to Instagram to insist it didn't happen.
"F*** you," he began in the video, before emphatically stating: "no fans were hurt by Chris Brown, no fans were beat up by Chris Brown."
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He continued in the rant by claiming it was actually him that was assaulted during the evening: "His staff though, security, I don't think he probably knew who I was, I don't care, but he assaulted me.
"Grabbed his hands around my throat and tried to push me out the spot when we were walking, my security was already outside of the spot."
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Rex Chris Brown in court over Rihanna assault
Until last year Brown was still on probation for the 2009 federal assault on then girlfriend Rihanna. He managed to avoid a jail sentence in the case and instead was put on probation for six years, as well a restraining order being granted to the singer, which was later lifted. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/chris-brown-emerges-tarzana-mansion-8737572 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/d8b55ae66f48270965ba7521040b2b6a9aa48999b0827b05e161fe236188541c.json |
[
"Jenni Mcknight"
] | 2016-08-27T12:53:03 | null | 2016-08-27T10:54:30 | The fifth runner-up certainly made up for lost time away from her 'hubby' | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Ftv%2Faubrey-oday-jumps-straight-bed-8715424.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8713994.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Aubrey-ODay.jpg | en | null | Aubrey O'Day jumps straight into bed with boyfriend Pauly D for EPIC sex marathon after CBB final | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | She was apart from her beau for weeks while trapped in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
So no wonder Aubrey O'Day jumped into bed with boyfriend Pauly D only a matter of hours after the live final on Friday night.
The stunning American admitted the couple enjoyed a marathon sex session after he surprised her by being in the audience for her eviciton.
"I had no idea that Pauly was going to be there. We're actually in bed now. We've s*****d about five million times," she said Saturday morning.
"I utilised all of Renee's blowjob advice," she cheekily added.
Channel 5 Aubrey had a very busy night
Aubrey also revealed that she was extremely sexually frustrated while locked up in the CBB compound, and really missed one thing about her man in particular.
"If you’re in a relationship and you get locked away in the loony bin with a bunch of crazies, you have no idea how much it makes you miss the stability and penis of the person you love," she said
While Aubrey was in the house, reports surfaced that Pauly D had dumped her, but wouldn't reveal why until he had broken the news to Aubrey.
Fans were then left confused when he appeared in a sweet video message to the singer and then turned up to her eviction on Friday.
WENN Reunited at last
Explaining the confusion, Aubrey told Daily Star Online: "It was so hard. I think it was painful most of the time but we’ve just been talking about the real experience, not the experience that was shown.
“We kind of realised how sometimes in relationships when you put distance or difficult experiences in front of you, you can come out the other end so much stronger.
"Distance definitely made the heart grow fonder for both of us. Now hopefully he’ll give me a ring and a cute little child.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/aubrey-oday-jumps-straight-bed-8715424 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/88394777f4c379e1edead02c50eee5f76b42893816837bd85d116ab2c2aafc4e.json |
[
"Liam Murphy"
] | 2016-08-27T20:55:30 | null | 2016-08-27T20:13:47 | The fan collapsed shortly into the second half and police and paramedics raced to help him | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Fpremier-league-horror-fan-dies-8720302.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6796231.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Ambulance.jpg | en | null | Premier League horror as fan DIES during match after suffering suspected heart attack watching his side | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | The tragic fan had gone to watch his side play football
An Everton fan has died while watching his side play after suffering a suspected heart attack during the match.
The tragic fan, 51, was watching Everton take on Stoke City at Goodison Park this afternoon when he was suddenly taken ill.
Police and paramedics raced to help the man - along with an off-duty doctor - and immediately began frantic efforts to save his life at around 4.15pm.
He was later taken to Aintree Hospital where he died.
ECHO reporter at the match Greg O’Keeffe described how the man appeared to be receiving CPR in the Park Road stand as the game against Stoke City continued.
He also said a stretcher and “what could be a defibrillator machine” were brought up the steps to the back of the stand where the fan was being treated.
In the ECHO liveblog of the game, Greg O’Keeffe reported how fans in the Park End stand were “applauding now as the paramedics carry the fan away on a stretcher. Almost the whole stand are standing and applauding”.
Others tweeted that both Everton and Stoke City fans stood to applaud those who had tried to save the man.
A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm that a 51-year-old man has died after suffering what’s believed to be a heart attack at the Everton game today.
“The man, who was a spectator in the Park Road stand, became unwell just after 4.15pm.
“Officers, an off duty doctor and paramedics performed CPR on the man prior to the arrival of an ambulance.
“He was then taken to the Aintree Hospital, where he died a short while later. His family have been informed.”
Paramedics raced to the man in an effort to save his life
A spokesman for the club confirmed paramedics had attended a fan in the ground, who was subsequently taken to hospital.
After news of his death was announced, the club added: "Everton is deeply saddened to report that the 51-year-old fan taken ill during today’s game against Stoke City has passed away in hospital.
"The thoughts and prayers of everybody at the football club are with his family and friends.
"The fan, who was seated in the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand for the game, became unwell just after 4.15pm. Police officers, an off duty doctor and paramedics performed CPR on the supporter prior to the arrival of an ambulance.
"He was taken to Aintree Hospital where he passed away a short time later.
"The Club will continue to provide all the support possible to the family."
A North West Ambulance Service spokeswoman confirmed they had attended an incident at the ground. She said: “We got a call. A male was taken to Aintree University Hospital.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/premier-league-horror-fan-dies-8720302 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/7910d5f481c9794347a89b46b4e292d701ca3fcd56b71542504261d5a3a91309.json |
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"James Whaling"
] | 2016-08-31T08:53:03 | null | 2016-08-31T09:30:52 | The Gunners defender has left the La Liga giants in a deal worth £35million and has taken to social media to thank the supporters | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Farsenal-new-boy-shkodran-mustafi-8739186.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8737522.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Arsenal-Unveil-New-Signing-Shkodran-Mustafi.jpg | en | null | Arsenal new boy Shkodran Mustafi bids emotional farewell to Valencia fans with classy Instagram post | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Arsenal new boy Shkodran Mustafi has bid an emotional farewell to Valencia supporters with a classy Instagram post following his £35million switch from the Mestalla to the Emirates.
Mustafi finally completed his move to the Gunners yesterday ahead of the transfer deadline which is at 11pm this evening.
The 24-year-old spent two years at Valencia, forcing his way into the Germany squad during a successful spell in Spain.
He played 78 times in all competitions scoring six goals, and has told supporters it was an 'honour' to play for the club.
He wrote on Instagram: "Dear blanqinegres! All there is left to say is 'thank you'.
"Thank you for two amazing years in this beautiful city.
"Thank you to all my teammates, the incredible fans and the unique employees, that all give their lifeblood for the club!
"Thank you for great emotional victories and the opportunity to spend those special moments together.
"It was a big honour for me to wear the shirt of Valencia in the past two seasons.
"I wish the club only the best for the future in La Liga and hopefully soon again in the European cups! #ValenciaCF #Adios #GraciasPorTodo @valenciacf." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-new-boy-shkodran-mustafi-8739186 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/269af49e75cc7d5f964fa83af7021954c62e297680d9877cba82884bbfd350c8.json |
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"David Maddock"
] | 2016-08-28T22:53:22 | null | 2016-08-28T22:30:00 | Though the captain says there's been no major shake-up, the Blues are more pragmatic than under Roberto Martinez PLUS: Hughes on Mamadou Sakho links | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fevertons-phil-jagielka-reveals-what-8724491.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8717900.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/CLP_LEC_270816EVERTON_24JPG.jpg | en | null | Everton's Phil Jagielka reveals what Ronald Koeman has changed since last season after "old school" win over Stoke | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Leighton Baines' penalty put Everton in front, and then they ground out a 1-0
As endearing and compelling a character Roberto Martinez was, there were some aspects of his philosophy that were barking mad.
Take his suggestion he would rather lose playing the “right way” than win playing any other way. It begs the question, what is the right way? Surely, the right way is the winning way.
Former Everton boss Martinez was quick to dismiss that notion, and eventually paid for his unyielding dogma with the sack.
The Blues will suffer no such problems under the Spaniard's successor, Ronald Koeman .
Sure, he can play passing football and likes midfielders who can get on the ball and play through defensive lines.
Yet he has no qualms about his side aiming for row Z if necessary, or putting it over the top of defences from deep, as Everton did frequently and effectively on Saturday against a Stoke side surprisingly exposed by such tactics.
In pictures — Everton 1-0 Stoke:
There were still grumbles from the Goodison crowd, aimed bizarrely in the direction of Ross Barkley, who was the game’s class act alongside City’s Marko Arnautovic, even if not everything the pair tried came off.
Yet there weren’t the howls of outrage that greeted Everton’s insistence on playing the ball out from the back as there were last season – largely because they don’t risk it against sides such as Stoke any more.
As skipper Phil Jagielka explained, it is a subtle shift in approach, but an important one.
“There hasn’t been anything massive in changing the way we play,” he said.
“I don’t think we are playing the ball around as much as we did in our own half, but we are still playing decent football. We have some talented players going forward.
Getty Koeman still has Everton knocking it about nicely but there's more defensive nous
“There is not a tremendous amount of difference but we have only been together for eight or nine weeks and a few players have come a bit later... but it is exciting times ahead.”
It is precisely because Koeman is happy to be pragmatic, despite his preference for a more rounded game that makes these exciting times for Everton.
They won on Saturday because they were able to create chances, then grit it out once they had a fortunate lead through a penalty that had an element of farce about it.
It was given for a trip on Ashley Williams by Phil Bardsley when the contact seemed minimal and accidental, and then went in via an upright and the back of the unfortunate Shay Given's head.
Getty The match swung on Bardsley's surely accidental coming together with Ashley Williams
Give them a lead, though, and these Blues are difficult to peg back, as Stoke found, when only Arnautovic came close as his shot was turned onto the bar by Maarten Stekelenburg’s legs.
As Jagielka said, it was an “old school” Everton performance.
“I think so, even down to putting an extra defender on at the end and seeing it out,” he added.
“We know what the fans want to see and it seems we have gone back to that a little bit, but we’re not a team who just smashes it and runs after it. There is a time and a place for everything and that is probably what the fans are happy about.”
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Despite Stoke’s poor start, don’t be surprised to see them chasing a European place, especially if boss Mark Hughes can bring in a couple more players before the window closes.
One of those is unlikely to be Liverpool centre-back Mamadou Sakho , though.
Hughes explained: “I don’t think that will happen. But we are hopeful with others. It may all resolve itself prior to the last day, but it could go down to the last minutes.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/evertons-phil-jagielka-reveals-what-8724491 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/c6413bab4d495e006849365115d292495070c2e87538e0884ea3ba99de637f1a.json |
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"Ben Hurst"
] | 2016-08-28T00:53:10 | null | 2016-08-27T23:51:28 | The video shows them standing on their seats doing wheelies and driving on the wrong side of the road | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fwatch-masked-bikers-intimidate-motorists-8721278.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8721041.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/bikerstill6PNG.png | en | null | Watch masked bikers intimidate motorists as they pull stunts and drive recklessly in UK city centre | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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Video footage has emerged showing brazen bikers going on the rampage through Birmingham city centre.
The masked scrambler bikers intimidate motorists, pull stunts and even drive on the wrong side of the road.
Calling themselves the Reckless Ryders, some of the group are even wearing branded sweatshirts.
Around 40 scrambler bikes and quads took part in the lawbreaking, which they have now posted online titled: “Reckless Ryders shut down Birmingham”.
Bikers are on film standing on their seats doing wheelies, recklessly on the wrong side of the road, and constantly doing stunts, reports the Birmingham Mail.
Quad biker pulls a wheelie in Birmingham
At one point the footage shows the aftermath of a crash, with a biker picking up his scrambler - a huge line of cars waits as the riders have blocked the road.
All of the people on the bikes are masked, none are displaying number plates and some don’t even wear helmets.
It is believed that the incident was part of a ‘take back the streets’ campaign - a push by militant scrambler riders to be allowed to do whatever they want on the city’s roads.
The footage is thought to be from a notorious incident in July, when police were called by dozens of frightened motorists.
At the time one motorist told the Mail: “It was very intimidating. Some of the women alone in their cars looked really scared.
Riders pull stunts in Birmingham
It was clear these bikers were purposely trying to hold up the traffic and just generally trying to intimidate the other road users.
“They were pulling wheelies in the middle of the road, driving across the front of other cars and attempting to lead a four wheel drive buggy.
“They were trying to squeeze this buggy through the traffic. It was chaos.
“Not one bike had a registration plate visible.”
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: “A robust policing response was put in place after reports that a small minority of bikers were intent on causing problems on West Midlands roads on Sunday (10 July).
Branded sweatshirt worn by the bikers
“Several calls were received about dangerous driving and officers seized a motorbike, two quad bikes and a kit car.
“No arrests were made, but there were several traffic violations. Officers are now reviewing footage and trawling CCTV to identify offenders and bring them to justice.
“Anti-social driving is extremely dangerous and anyone found to be committing offences can expect to be arrested." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/watch-masked-bikers-intimidate-motorists-8721278 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/563dba5f57ff8255b8f5e30b093d9ca3a583d96ce6e3ebbb190488b1846d6155.json |
[
"Courtney Greatrex"
] | 2016-08-28T00:52:30 | null | 2016-08-28T00:07:18 | Britain's Got Talent beauty still manages to crack a smile despite lightning storms closing part of the festival at the Cotswolds | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Famanda-holden-doesnt-downpour-dampen-8721162.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8720910.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Amanda-Holden-at-the-Big-Feastival.jpg | en | null | Amanda Holden doesn't let the downpour dampen her spirit at The Big Feastival | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Amanda Holden looks chic at the Big Feastival
Amanda Holden continues to share her summer holidays with her Twitter fans with yet another selfie.
The Britain’s Got Talent judge turned up to The Big Feastival in the Cotswolds wearing aviator sunglasses and pink lipstick.
Despite lightning storms closing part of the festival, Amanda didn’t let bad weather foil her weekend, posting envious videos from back-stage and a selfie with actress Angela Griffin.
Tiny Tempah and DJ Fresh headlined the Saturday of the festival.
David Hartley Amanda Holden has the ride of her life on waltzer at the Big Feastival
Earlier this week, mum-of-two Amanda left followers feeling flustered after she posted a topless picture of herself by a pool with the hashtag #meditationmandy. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/amanda-holden-doesnt-downpour-dampen-8721162 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/a143d17191db45a723cf03250fee7cd05bcc49c6ebbd1941ef0373130d537a99.json |
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"Rebecca Merriman"
] | 2016-08-30T22:54:36 | null | 2016-08-30T22:58:23 | 23-year-old Javona Glover died after the attack on Tuesday morning | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Frapper-pain-appeals-help-after-8737798.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8738116.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/T-pain.jpg | en | null | Rapper T-Pain appeals for help after his niece is murdered in fatal Florida stabbing | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | T-Pain appeals for help in finding the killer of his neice.
The niece of rapper T-Pain, Javona Glover, was fatally stabbed at a Walgreens drugstore in Florida on Tuesday morning, the star has confirmed.
The 23-year-old mother of a two-year-old was reportedly still alive when Tallahasse police arrived on the scene at around 10:15am, where they found the victim bleeding heavily.
While she was transported to hospital, Javona later sadly died of her injuries, local media reported.
Instagram/tpain T-Pain
His distraught tweet
Faheem Rashad Najm, better known by his stage name T-Pain, hails from Tallahassee and later took to Twitter to beg anyone to help find his niece's killer: "The police are still lookin for the coward ass n**** that just killed my niece at Walgreens in Tallahassee. If you got info pls help us out! (sic)
He later shared a photo of his beloved niece on Instagram.
Instagram/tpain Javona Glover was killed this morning
The 30-year-old double Grammy Award winner released his debut album Rappa Ternt Sanga in 2005 and is best known for appearing on Flo Rida's huge hit single Low, which hit the top of the charts around the world.
He also appeared on Chris Brown's 2008 track Kiss Kiss, Kanye West's the Good Life and Blame It alongside Jamie Foxx in 2012.
According to the Tallahassee Democrat the suspect was a 5-foot, 9-inch black male weighing about 160 pounds and was described as wearing a black T-shirt and white tennis shoes. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/rapper-pain-appeals-help-after-8737798 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/03071f17b248b53335e01b7b57b32e0521e7601bde12f88eed59d601a13ca837.json |
[
"David Maddock"
] | 2016-08-30T12:56:00 | null | 2016-08-30T12:56:39 | The Frenchman has fallen down Jurgen Klopp's plans and could now be set for a move ahead of Wednesday's transfer deadline | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ftransfer-news%2Fliverpool-tell-mamadou-sakho-find-8733846.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8685118.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Liverpool-Training-Session.jpg | en | null | Liverpool tell Mamadou Sakho to find a new club if he wants regular first-team football this season | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Questions: But Sakho has so far been unwilling to move
Mamadou Sakho has been told to find a club if he wants to play again this season.
The French defender is surplus to requirements at Liverpool, after slipping to fifth in the pecking order of centre halves in Jurgen Klopp's squad.
And in a blunt message timed for maximum impact before the transfer window closes, the manager has made clear to Sakho that he doesn't see him playing for the Reds at all during the campaign.
That means he must leave – either on loan or in a permanent deal – to secure the regular first team football that will protect his place in the France international squad.
2016 Getty Images Training ground: Sakho is yet to play for the Reds this season
So far though, the 26 year old has been reluctant to even speak to interested clubs, with West Brom the latest to be given the cold shoulder by the defender.
Tony Pulis was ready to spend up to £20m to attract his services, but Sakho made clear he wasn't interested, after also turning down the chance of a loan move to Stoke.
It is frustrating to Klopp, who had a heart to heart with the Frenchman after sending him home from the club's pre-season tour of the States for three breaches of club discipline.
Gareth Copley Doing it his way: Klopp isn't worried about Sakho being a fan favourite
JMP/REX/Shutterstock First choice: Matip hasn't arrived to make up the numbers
Getty Mainstay: Klopp continues with Dejan Lovren as first choice
Sakho is behind Dejan Lovren, Joel Matip , Ragnan Klavan and Joe Gomez in the pecking order, and he simply would not play at Anfield this season.
The club is still hoping they can do business for the defender, which interest still simmering from France and Italy.
And they are also trying to offload the likes of Mario Balotelli, Lazar Markovic, Luis Alberto, Andre Wisdom and Tiago Ilori before the window closes tomorrow.
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[
"Stuart Mathieson"
] | 2016-08-29T10:54:42 | null | 2016-08-29T11:09:06 | Rooney came in for criticism from many on social media for his display against Hull on Saturday, despite providing the last-minute winner for Marcus Rashford | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fmanchester-united-boss-jose-mourinho-8727920.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8617259.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Manchester-United-Training-and-Press-Conference.jpg | en | null | Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists Wayne Rooney WILL be substituted if required | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has insisted skipper Wayne Rooney WILL be substituted if the situation requires it.
Rooney came in for criticism from many on social media for his display against Hull on Saturday, despite providing the last-minute winner for Marcus Rashford, report the Manchester Evening News.
Mourinho, too, was criticised for not sacrificing him and bringing on fresh legs.
The Special One's first sub move saw him send £26m summer signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan into the action against Mike Phelan's side for Anthony Martial after an hour.
When Rashford came on for his first senior Premier League minutes of the season, it was Juan Mata who made way.
Action Images via Reuters Rooney came in for criticism from some United fans...
Mark Runnacles ...before setting up the winner for Rashford
Rooney was not taken off until the 93rd minute for Chris Smalling.
By then the skipper had brilliantly set up Rashford's winner, vindicating Mourinho's decision not to bring him off.
But the United manager said that neither him nor Rooney would have a problem if he was the man to be selected to be taken off early in future.
“I can take him out. It’s no problem for me to take him out, no problem for him to be out,” he explained.
“But I was just reading the game and feeling that playing with the two strikers, Marcus and Zlatan, I needed Mkhitaryan and Rooney just inside because the full-backs were the ones playing really wide on the touchline.
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“I didn’t need wingers because at this moment the wingers were Valencia and Luke Shaw, so instead of wingers I needed people to play inside in that position and I know that he’s (Rooney) the guy with the vision for an assist and a feeling for the ball and that he could perfectly be important, like he was.”
Mourinho accepted that Rooney's first-half display was subdued.
However, he pointed out that the captain's efforts were only reflecting how the Reds started on Humberside before they upped the intensity after the break.
“He was like the team. The first half he was okay but the team was a little bit slow in the transitions,” added Mourinho.
“The team wasn’t playing with the intensity that we need and he was part of it. In the second half when the team brought a different gear, he did the same.
“And when I put him playing from the outside, with the two strikers in the middle, him and Mkhitaryan developed a lot of our attacking waves, so I’m very happy with him.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-boss-jose-mourinho-8727920 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/55024b15ce91f25e3c0258d9970abc0e34e37e80f7d9506a6c4a65cdba1ee4bd.json |
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"Rohan Banerjee"
] | 2016-08-26T16:50:09 | null | 2016-08-26T17:03:48 | Table-topping City look to continue their winning start to the season at home to West Ham on Sunday at 4pm | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmanchester-city-vs-west-ham-8710198.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8670550.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Pep-Guardiola-celebrates-his-sides-win-during-the-Premier-League-match-between-Stoke-City-and-Manchester-City.jpg | en | null | Manchester City vs West Ham team news: Injury updates, possible line-ups and more | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has got his tenure at the club off to a strong start
These two sides prepare to face each other off the back of contrasting performances on the continent.
Manchester City dominated Steaua Bucharest 6-0 on aggregate in the Champions League play-off to reach the group stage; meanwhile, West Ham are out of the Europa League after being humbled by Astra Giurgiu.
City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that new signing Claudio Bravo is short of match fitness and will not make his debut.
The Chile international goalkeeper joined City from Barcelona in a £17.4million move but Willy Caballero is set to retain his spot between the posts.
MCFC City signed goalkeeper Claudio Bravo from Barcelona for £17.4million
City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is available despite an injury scare in their midweek tie in Europe.
West Ham are short of options up front as Andre Ayew and Andy Carroll remain long-term absentees.
Midfielders Dimitri Payet and Manuel Lanzini also face late fitness tests. Defender Havard Nordtveit is likely to be ruled out with a foot injury.
Getty West Ham captain Mark Noble is set to return to action against City on Sunday
Captain Mark Noble , however, should be fit despite missing the defeat by Astra.
Irons boss Slaven Bilic insisted that his side’s exit from Europe would not derail their season.
He told reporters: “The good thing about football is when you lose a game like this is that you have another game straight away.”
Bilic added: “I think it’s a good opportunity for us, apart from a few injuries, for this wound to heal quickly.”
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"Zoe Shenton"
] | 2016-08-30T00:52:34 | null | 2016-08-30T01:39:17 | The music icon's nearest and dearest and a host of other stars took to social media to honour him | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2F3am%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fmichael-jacksons-son-prince-leads-8731640.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8731637.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Prince-Jackson-and-Michael-Jackson-MAIN.jpg | en | null | Michael Jackson's son Prince leads touching tributes to late star on his 58th birthday | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Michael Jackson's son Prince lead a string of touching tributes to the star on what would have been his 58th birthday.
The 19-year-old took to social media asking fans to celebrate the "man" as well as the music icon alongside a sonnet.
"Happy birthday to the Man who was more than a legend. I love you," he wrote alongside a moving sonnet.
His sister Paris later shared his post on her own account, adding: "Love this.. proud of you big brother.
"And happy birthday to the man that means more to us than anything and anyone ever could."
Madonna, among others, also paid tribute to the late icon.
"Happy Birthday to this wonderful and glorious creature!! The King! Gone too soon!" she wrote next to four pictures of them together.
The singer tragically died in June 2009. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/michael-jacksons-son-prince-leads-8731640 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/8e49a1bda91859498c9626cc87cd750b12d8968475d3d40cdb9c7d7c6f96bddd.json |
[
"Lucy Mapstone"
] | 2016-08-28T12:51:32 | null | 2016-08-28T12:33:40 | The ITV talent show is back on our screens and last night's episode saw Sharon, Louis, and Nicole return | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Ftv%2Ftv-news%2Fx-factor-returned-lowest-ratings-8722278.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8717861.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/The-X-Factor.jpg | en | null | The X Factor returned with its lowest ratings in TEN years despite Simon Cowell scrapping last year's panel | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | The X Factor received its lowest viewing figures in more than 10 YEARS, overnight data has revealed.
The return of ITV's talent show was viewed by 6.8 million people on Saturday night - a drop of 800,000 compared to last year's first episode.
This represented a 34 per cent audience share, compared with the 2015 launch show which had initial overnight figures of 7.6 million and an audience share of 39 per cent.
X Factor 's second series in 2005 premiered with 6.72 million viewers, meaning this year's effort got off to a bumpy start with its lowest audience.
ITV Nicole and Sharon love Honey G
Syco/Thames/Dymond The judges got emotional last night
However, the new series' debut had a peak audience of 7.5 million, while last year's launch peaked at 7.9 million, leaving just a 400,000 discrepancy.
The drop in numbers comes despite show boss Simon Cowell bringing back old favourites Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and Nicole Scherzinger to the judging panel, and reinstating long-running host Dermot O'Leary after a year away.
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Talking about messing up last year, he said: "It's a bit like your mum and dad when they go, 'Simon, you have screwed up'. It wasn't anyone's fault, I just didn't realise how much the viewers missed everyone.
"In a strange way, that's what I learnt, so this line-up was the easiest decision we have ever made, there was no speculation, it was just this is who's going to be on the show."
Syco/Thames/Dymond Contestant Christian Burrows on The X Factor
Last year, The X Factor's first instalment suffered a two million drop in figures from the previous year: in 2014 an average of 8.9 million people watched the show on the same weekend despite Cowell's hopes that the revamped format and judging panel would draw in more viewers.
The 2015 line-up included Cowell, returning judge Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and newcomers Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw, as well as presenting double-act Caroline Flack and Olly Murs.
Numbers for the first episode of the current series of The X Factor are set to rise as consolidated figures will be calculated for TV viewers watching on catch-up and other services.
Spin-off show The Xtra Factor Live, which has been given a make-over and is now being broadcast live from the start of the series, was watched by 809,000 viewers with an audience peak of 942,000. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-factor-returned-lowest-ratings-8722278 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/c15ee4e852847d4bfd6186293406e68f9fc7c937773a9633e7f18682c936c7ce.json |
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"Scott Campbell"
] | 2016-08-27T14:50:18 | null | 2016-08-27T14:26:32 | The girl was taken to a youth detention facility after the alleged attack and charged with felony assault on the teacher and misdemeanour assault for the fight | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Fteen-girl-fires-stun-gun-8715733.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8716068.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Girl-uses-stun-gun-on-her-teacher-after-schoolyard-fight.png | en | null | Teen girl 'fires STUN GUN at teacher after he tries to break up playground brawl' | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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A teen girl allegedly used a stun gun on a teacher as he tried to break up a playground brawl.
The high school student has been charged with assault in Alabama, US, after apparently firing the weapon.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, the suspect can be seen trying to fight another girl at Mary G. Montgomery High School.
But when the teacher steps in to stop the bust-up she appears to use a stun gun before running away.
Fox10 News The teacher was trying to break up a brawl in the playground
The teen’s identity is not known and police have not revealed how she got hold of the weapon.
She was taken to a youth detention facility after the alleged attack and charged with felony assault on the teacher and misdemeanour assault for the fight.
The clip has been shared hundreds of times on Facebook.
It comes after an investigation revealed that deadly stun guns made to look like iPhones can be purchased online for as little as £13.
Fox 10 News He was hit by the stun gun during a struggle with the student
Electric shock weapons in a variety of disguises can be bought abroad by criminals with a few clicks, ready to be smuggled past Customs.
Then in just minutes one of the 2.7million-volt stun guns may be in the post and delivered for free within days. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/teen-girl-fires-stun-gun-8715733 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/c8c83baea20699abc224841a7989c8d6c51cb6b2284654010cb191d73f0a0210.json |
[
"Menelik Simpson"
] | 2016-08-30T00:53:34 | null | 2016-08-30T00:01:00 | You can check the solution for today's cryptic crossword by calling 0901 609 1880 (61p/min) RoI 1550 932 895 ( € 0.95/min) | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fplay%2Fcrosswords%2Fcryptic-crosswords%2Fcryptic-crossword-30th-august-2016-8703006.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article661564.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/cryptic-crossword-img.jpg | en | null | Cryptic Crossword - 30th August 2016 | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | We have updated our crosswords - so you will notice a few differences which should make your experience better.
The new features are:
- The ability to save your progress with any crossword by clicking on the Disk icon
- You can also change the font size by using the Aa icon
- Using the bin icon will completely reset the puzzle and your entries will be removed should you make a mistake
- And to check the solution to see if you've got it right use the Tick icon
Finally, if you prefer to print the grid to complete it please make select the option to print backgrounds otherwise the black cells in the grid will not show on your print out. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/play/crosswords/cryptic-crosswords/cryptic-crossword-30th-august-2016-8703006 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/b13ac4dae145d04bd5fb4596436fe3749e0b9c20cf1931b29474a5dd9cc39ace.json |
[
"Ben Burrows"
] | 2016-08-29T10:55:04 | null | 2016-08-29T10:38:01 | The 22-year-old, who was an unused member of England's Euro 2016 squad, has scored twice in his first four games for Everton | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fsam-allardyce-admits-leaving-ross-8727777.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8727680.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/England--Sam-Allardyce-Press-Conference.jpg | en | null | Sam Allardyce admits leaving Ross Barkley out of England squad was "very difficult" | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Sam Allardyce admits that omitting Ross Barkley from his first England squad was the toughest decision he had to make.
Allardyce, who also confirmed at Monday's press conference that he would name his captain on Tuesday, left Barkley out of his 23-man squad for this weekend's 2018 World Cup qualifier in Slovakia despite the Everton midfielder having enjoyed a promising start to the season.
The 22-year-old, who was an unused member of England's Euro 2016 squad, has scored twice in his first four games for Everton but that was not enough to prevent him being left out by Allardyce.
Ross Barkley has started the season strongly
Liverpool Echo But was left out of the squad by Allardyce
The former Sunderland boss said: "We've had to make some very, very difficult decisions. None more so than Ross Barkley. It's disappointing for him.
"The door will always be open for Ross but at this moment I think the squad I've named is right."
On what things he and his coaching staff had looked at when selecting players, Allardyce said: "We've looked at all avenues, what sort of pre-season they've had, what happened last season, this season, look at balance of the squad...." | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sam-allardyce-admits-leaving-ross-8727777 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/d5162c7cab21f59e1abd8a6a25966097a68d9e2c53b18cff681dc6a9e3200cd1.json |
[
"Rohan Banerjee"
] | 2016-08-28T14:51:25 | null | 2016-08-28T15:32:19 | Pep Guardiola's men will hope to make it three wins from three on home soil to keep the pressure on Chelsea and United at the top of the table | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fmatch-centre%2Fmanchester-city-vs-west-ham-8306833.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8722984.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Manchester-City-v-West-Ham.jpg | en | null | Manchester City 0-0 West Ham: LIVE score and goal updates from the Etihad | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Samir Nasri is also among the subs.
With no Claudio Bravo, Willy Caballero continues in goal for City.
Joe Hart is on the substitutes bench.
15:05 key event
Welcome!
These two sides prepare to face each other off the back of contrasting performances on the continent.
Manchester City dominated Steaua Bucharest 6-0 on aggregate in the Champions League play-off to reach the group stage; meanwhile, West Ham are out of the Europa League after being humbled by Astra Giurgiu.
City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that new signing Claudio Bravo is short of match fitness and will not make his debut.
The Chile international goalkeeper joined City from Barcelona in a £17.4million move but Willy Caballero is set to retain his spot between the posts. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-centre/manchester-city-vs-west-ham-8306833 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/bde34f7f71b9fd0cd258e34a53ebab1431896f8b7b104cf1c00d69ca06fb30c5.json |
[
"Kirstie Mccrum"
] | 2016-08-26T12:51:06 | null | 2016-08-26T13:02:25 | The Oxford English Dictionary's competition to find the worst word in English has been axed after less than a day | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fpoll-find-english-languages-most-8709666.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8373316.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/rexfeatures_1328512ay.jpg | en | null | Poll to find English language's most hated word closed after being hijacked by Brexit pranksters | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | The One Word Map poll has been taken offline after 'misuse'
A poll started to find out the MOST HATED word in the English language has been shut down - after the answers being offered were considered inappropriate.
Oxford University Press launched the competition asking English speakers worldwide ‘what is your least favourite English word?’.
The intention was to map out the answers, revealing trends and similarities across the globe in a project using the hashtag #OneWordMap.
But an early frontrunner for the most hated word in the UK was 'moist' was followed by suggestions including 'no', ' Brexit ' and 'British'.
Now less than 24 hours after the poll was launched, the plug has been pulled on the publicity stunt, as an update informed users on August 26.
Rex The dictionary is the last word in words and has an esteemed reputation
"We regret to inform users that due to severe misuse we have had to remove this feature from our website," the blog post read on their website .
When the post was put up on August 25, it revealed: "This new initiative conveys what Oxford Dictionaries is all about: improving communication through an understanding and passion for language.
"We analyse the living language and how it changes, and OneWordMap will be a fascinating insight into usage worldwide – as well as data that could be used for independent research."
More than 10,000 people had responded to the survey before it was taken offline, and the OED had been aiming for 30,000 respondents.
Getty Miranda Hart reportedly goes against the UK grain by loving the word 'moist'
Before it ended, 'moist' - which Miranda Hart called "queen of all words" - was nominated in first place by the UK, US, Canada and second place in the Netherlands.
Ahead of it with the Dutch voters was 'no', also selected by Germany.
Dan Braddock, from Oxford University Press told the BBC that the poll of public opinion was a new endeavour which they hoped would lead to more of the same.
"We thought for a long time about the question to open with, but we decided to go down the negative route," he said.
"We thought people were more likely to have strong opinions about a negative subject matter."
The OED has not yet responded to Mirror.co.uk 's request for a comment.
It's not the first time a public poll has been considered not fit for purpose by its organisers.
Back in April, a poll run by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to name its new polar research ship was overtaken by an online campaign which saw the title 'Boaty McBoatface' selected .
The new £200 million polar vessel was eventually named Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough . | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/poll-find-english-languages-most-8709666 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/dc350ae786b3b6ca94f5dda75f50524cb6bd08cc8fad9803e0217df8711bb224.json |
[
"David Mccarthy"
] | 2016-08-28T22:54:22 | null | 2016-08-28T22:30:00 | Patrick McEnroe calls the Scot "a great player" — but then says he doesn't have the game to dominate tennis for a long period like the other three all did | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ftennis%2Fopen-favourite-andy-murray-never-8725017.json | http://i3.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8725029.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/2016-US-Open-Previews.jpg | en | null | US Open favourite Andy Murray will NEVER match Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal says top pundit | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Murray has been getting used to the New York courts before his challenge begins on Tuesday
The McEnroe brothers have talked up Andy Murray’s chances of winning the US Open – then knocked the Scot down by insisting he will never be in the same league as Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal, writes David McCarthy in New York.
Murray begins his quest for a second US crown against Czech Lukas Rosol on Tuesday, and is regarded as favourite for the Flushing Meadows title after his triumphs this summer at both Wimbledon and in the Olympic Games.
And with Djokovic, who starts his campaign on Monday, struggling with a wrist injury and admitting that he has had to contend with problems in his personal life, John McEnroe believes Murray has a great chance.
But he and his brother Patrick, a former US Davis Cup captain, insist Murray still falls just short of the trio of superstars who have dominated tennis for more than a decade.
AFP/Getty Murray has lost to Djokovic in the finals of the Australian and French (above) Opens this year
Four-times US Open champion John said: “Novak is the most obvious obstacle to Andy.
"He has been playing at a level the last couple of years that Murray has not been able to attain. That’s frustrated him, but things have changed the last couple of months.
“It was a shock when Novak lost early at Wimbledon because the level he’d set the bar at was higher than anything I’ve ever seen as far as consistency goes.
“So there’s still a way to go for Murray to be able to do what Novak has done the last couple of years and is going to continue to try to do.
“But Murray’s playing the best tennis of his life. He seems to have everything in order. He’s in a good space.
In pictures — Andy Murray wins gold at the 2016 Olympics:
“He wants to get closer, to be talked about in the same breath as these three guys that are three of the five greatest players that ever lived.
“Murray’s been meticulous, he has done a great job, but he still has a way to go even to get close to these guys.”
Patrick McEnroe is even more dismissive — which may serve to fire up Murray ahead of the tournament.
The younger McEnroe brother attained a career-high of world No.26 but never made a Grand Slam singles final.
Like his brother, he is never short of an opinion and will air them on ESPN during the US Open.
He said: “Murray’s got an opportunity, but he’s never going to get to the level of those others.
Facebook Murray cleaned up on home turf this summer — and he has won the US Open before
“I’m not meaning he’s not a great player – he is a great player, he’s got three Majors, two Olympic gold medals. He has the opportunity to win a couple more Majors.
“But I don’t think he has the type of game that can dominate week in, week out, for a long period of time, the way that those other three guys were able to do.
“He just doesn’t hit the ball as clean, as early.”
John is unconvinced that Djokovic’s injury is serious and believes the Serb may even be trying to play mind games in a bid to recover from his Wimbledon and Rio disasters.
In pictures — Andy Murray wins the 2016 Wimbledon men's final:
He said: “I don’t know the status of his wrist but maybe he’s playing rope-a-dope.
“He says it just happened training before the Olympics and I’d heard nothing about a wrist problem before that.
"He lost first round and suddenly a lot of other players think they have a better shot now.” | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/open-favourite-andy-murray-never-8725017 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/0602007695b4251cc478182534a1f56a9064e0fb7693084bf9e36fbf775e25cd.json |
[
"Mick Gadd"
] | 2016-08-28T20:54:52 | null | 2016-08-28T19:35:13 | Sam Allardyce has made his call on which players will take England to the 2018 World Cup in Russia with some big changes from Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 flops | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fsam-allardyce-leaves-jack-wilshere-8724586.json | http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8723997.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Manchester-City-v-West-Ham.jpg | en | null | Sam Allardyce leaves Jack Wilshere and Ross Barkley out and calls up Michail Antonio to first England squad | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Sam Allardyce has named his England squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with West Ham's Michail Antonio a bolter and Danny Drinkwater also included.
The new national team boss waited until the weekend's Premier League action was over to reveal his line-up.
Allardyce had already confirmed Joe Hart would retain his position in the squad among the three goalkeepers, despite being frozen out by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, along with Fraser Forster and Tom Heaton.
Jack Wilshere has been left out, perhaps due to a lack of full match fitness, but Allardyce has found space for his Arsenal team-mate Theo Walcott.
Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge England manager Sam Allardyce during the press conference
Action Images via Reuters Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring the first of his brace on Sunday before being confirmed for England
Ross Barkley is the other big name left out after not getting a minute on the pitch under Roy Hodgson at the Euros.
Phil Jagielka has also been recalled, along with Luke Shaw after regaining fitness.
Marcus Rashford is absent from the line-up that includes just three strikers - Harry Kane, Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy - after being chosen for Gareth Southgate's under-21 side. England boss Sam Allardyce names first squad - and Twitter is NOT impressed
There was no room for Jermain Defoe, as was speculated following the striker's starring role in Sunderland's survival last season under the national team boss.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain also missed out on inclusion.
Allardyce is expected to address the media on Monday morning but won't make a call on his captain until the squad meets this week - however Wayne Rooney is expected to retain the arm band.
A couple of choices were made for Allardyce, with James Milner unavailable after retiring from international football and speculation about a return for John Terry was quashed by the former captain.
Darren Walsh John Terry has rejected the possibility of a return to the England ranks
John Powell Versatile James Milner is out of the squad after retiring from international football
ENGLAND SQUAD FOR WORLD CUP 2018 QUALIFIERS
Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Southampton), Joe Hart (Manchester City), Tom Heaton (Burnley)
Defenders: Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur)
Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Michail Antonio (West Ham United), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Danny Drinkwater (Leicester City), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City), Theo Walcott (Arsenal)
Strikers: Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/sam-allardyce-leaves-jack-wilshere-8724586 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/0f42f56f8dd563c2dfa70464a9774248a65deba5fbe942975007ddf1ee672f54.json |
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"Jc Suttun"
] | 2016-08-30T16:56:17 | null | 2016-08-30T17:02:10 | Check out the latest full game deals, DLC discounts and cheap add-ons for Xbox One and Xbox 360 | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Ftech%2Fxbox-one-xbox-360-deals-8736000.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8735942.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/forza-horizon-2.jpg | en | null | Xbox One and Xbox 360 Deals with Gold game and DLC discounts including Forza Horizon 2 and Mighty No. 9 | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Get Forza Horizon 2 on Xbox One for cheap
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For Spotlight Sales and Publisher Sales, all members of Xbox Live are eligible for the reductions, including those with a free Silver account. Occasionally, Gold members may get further discounts on top of these.
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To take advantage of the offers, you can either select the Deals With Gold tile on your Xbox One or 360 dashboard, or click on the links below to take you to the game's listing on the Xbox website.
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Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark - 80% off - £9.99 | http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/xbox-one-xbox-360-deals-8736000 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/6eaeab944d2bb8ab4a8cecef9199caeac753aceb205116ba4656b94c0c6f7110.json |
[
"John Shammas"
] | 2016-08-28T14:52:06 | null | 2016-08-28T14:14:19 | Marcus Rashford's injury-time strike sent United fans wild - but the Belgian midfielder spotted a fan being crushed against the advertising boards and acted fast | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk-news%2Fmanchester-united-fan-uses-marouane-8722529.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8720263.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/PAY-Marouane-Fellaini-helps-woman-after-the-goal-celebration.jpg | en | null | Manchester United fan uses Marouane Fellaini heroics to make sick Hillsborough joke about saving trapped fans | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Marouane Fellaini was quick to help the fan, who was being crushed by a crowd surge
A Manchester United fan on Twitter has made a sick Hillsborough "joke" using Marouane Fellaini's heroics to taunt Liverpool fans.
The Belgian midfielder responded quickly when spotting a fan being crushed against the advertising boards as the away fans celebrated wildly following Marcus Rashford's injury-time strike that secured a 1-0 win last night.
He rushed to the aid of a female fan that was clearly in some distress, ensuring that United's ecstasy didn't turn into tragedy.
Action Images via Reuters A fan was in danger of being crushed in the incident
Action Images via Reuters While all were celebrating around him, the Manchester United number 27 helped a fan
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However one Manchester United fan made a vile remark about the incident on Twitter, using the Hillsborough tragedy to taunt rival Liverpool fans.
Twitter The joke is too vile and offensive to show
The "joke" is too sick to repeat.
Reuters The victory kept a 100% record going for Jose's men in the league
JMP/REX/Shutterstock Rashford rushed towards the away end after making it 1-0
Action Images via Reuters United celebrate after scoring the late goal
Fans responded to his tweet, saying that they had gone "too far".
But the vile social media user then claimed it was "just banter".
Twitter The user claimed it was "just banter"
Emotional Manchester United players celebrated their third-straight win as some fans stormed onto the pitch in injury time.
United full-back Luke Shaw, who sprinted across the field to involve himself in the celebrations, claimed it was the best moment he's experienced in his career.
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"Emotion-wise, that was the best I have ever felt on a pitch," he said. "It was an unreal feeling.
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"Even a few of the lads have said it was back to the old days, when they used to smash and grab. The fans managed to get on the pitch, which made it even more special. It meant so much to all of us. Matches like these can win you championships."
The Hillsborough stadium disaster left 96 Liverpool fans dead and 766 injured.
They were watching their team play Nottingham Forest in an FA Cup semi-final at Sheffield Wednesday's ground on 15 April 1989.
Mirrorpix 96 people died in the tragedy
Mirrorpix Officers help an injured fan on the pitch
In April an inquest reached a verdict that those who died in the 1989 tragedy were unlawfully killed.
PA The tragedy was 96 die and many others injured
The jury heard two years of evidence before retiring. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/manchester-united-fan-uses-marouane-8722529 | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/4b9545a8998e423f89e4b74b1fdb50e5ed56d7a599de706767e53953f3c8ec08.json |
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"Richard Innes"
] | 2016-08-29T08:54:49 | null | 2016-08-29T09:22:33 | With the England No1 struggling to find a new club, we've put together a video showcasing the many talents of Joe Hart | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frow-zed%2Fsign-him-up-6-reasons-8724458.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8723381.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Manchester-City-v-West-Ham-United-Premier-League.jpg | en | null | Sign him up! 6 reasons YOUR club should buy Joe Hart right now | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Please refresh this page in your browser to reload this live event video
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How did it comes to this for Joe Hart?
Just a couple of months ago, the Man City man was one of the most respected, highly regarded goalkeepers in Europe. A two-time Premier League champion, England's No1 and still only 29, life was looking good.
Enter Pep Guardiola.
Reuters Joe Hart's current career, in a nutshell
In no time at all, Hart has been relegated to City's third-choice keeper. Clearly, he needs to leave The Etihad. Yet, incredibly, there don't seem to be any takers. Right now, it seems like no Premier League club is interested in signing poor old Joe.
Thats why we have come up with the video can see above - to help remind managers everywhere of what they would be getting if they rescued Hart from his City nightmare.
The clip contains some timely reminders about his (very good) goalkeeping ability.
Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno
But there's more to the England No1 than simply stopping shots. As you can see in the clip, Hart can boost ad revenue…
Act as a slightly terrifying cheerleader/motivator…
And potentially play out on pitch if you need him to…
Dan Mullan
Sign him up! | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/row-zed/sign-him-up-6-reasons-8724458 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/4d57941ef95a0ad44ce074d7857f63788d918cc918d12e7b3368b5e6dcd33402.json |
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"Kirstie Mccrum"
] | 2016-08-29T10:53:42 | null | 2016-08-29T11:39:33 | After Amy Sharp escaped from police, they released a mugshot of her to the media - but she wasn't impressed with their choice | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fworld-news%2Fteen-fugitive-posts-suggestion-better-8727860.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8727899.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Teen-escapee-asks-for-a-better-mugshot-on-Facebook.jpg | en | null | Teen fugitive posts her own suggestion for better police mugshot on Facebook but vanity got her caught | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Amy Sharp took exception to the mugshot which police were using to catch her after an escape
A fugitive has taken exception to the mugshot being put out by police - and offered her own selected picture on Facebook.
Teen Amy Sharp escaped from custody on August 19 after being held for what has been reported as property offences.
Police issued a release on August 25 revealing that they were searching for the escapee after she fled from Surry Hills Corrective Services Cell Complex in New South Wales.
"Shortly after 3pm on Friday 19 August 2016, 18-year-old Amy Sharp fled from Corrective Services officers," they explained, adding that no one was hurt during the incident.
Amy was described as being "of Caucasian appearance, 162cm tall, with light brown hair and of slim build".
But the accompanying police mugshot which was issued obviously upset the teen, who responded to the 7 News Sydney post about her escape with her own image.
She posted the image around nine hours later with the caption: "Can you use this photo, please and thank you."
She added a halo emoji and signed it "yours truly, Amy Sharp xx".
More than 60,000 people liked the updated photograph that Sharp added, with some praising her audacity.
One said: "You deserve a medal for that. Quality response."
Another added: "Lol get it girl hope the charges get dropped."
It could be that Sharp's vanity also contributed to police finding her, as she was arrested on Saturday morning.
"She was taken to Newtown Police Station where she was charged with escaping lawful custody, as well as an outstanding warrant," New South Wales Police said in a statement online .
Sharp has been refused bail. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/teen-fugitive-posts-suggestion-better-8727860 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/3220fcce9e96a8d531c5e6db0e59efc89b0321a7347645318866b864c03aa42b.json |
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"James Whaling"
] | 2016-08-27T18:51:02 | null | 2016-08-27T19:37:25 | Los Blancos are looking to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season after their opening day victory over Real Sociedad last week | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Freal-madrid-vs-celta-vigo-8718973.json | http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8680290.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/Real-Sociedad-de-Futbol-v-Real-Madrid-CF-La-Liga.jpg | en | null | Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: LIVE score and goal updates from the Bernabeu | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | Zidane and Real will be looking for three points
Key Events So Far
19:37 Problem for Modric? Luka Modric is hobbling around, looking concerned. Has a glance over to the bench but seems willing to try and run it off for now. Would be a big blow for Real.
19:33 A chance! An actual chance! Real break forward in typically fluid style and it ends in a chance for Alvaro Morata. A through ball for Gareth Bale was slightly overhit, but the clearance fell at the feet of Morata who bent wide of the far post from the edge of the penalty area. Luke Modric then fires one from 30 yards which is easily saved. Still 0-0, 14 minutes on the clock.
19:29 An omen? The last time Real were beaten on their home opener was 11 years ago. Their opponents? Celta Vigo. The feels. No sign of a breakthrough for the visitors yet, however, or for Real themselves. Not the most thrilling opening 10 minutes you will see this season.
19:25 Early stages Non-descript start at the Bernabeu, no chances for either side in the opening five minutes. Celta certainly don’t look like they have come to park the bus, or the Spanish equivalent, however, getting forward when they can. Could make for an interesting tussle.
19:19 Peeeeeeeeep! A little later than scheduled, following a minute’s silence in memory of the victims of the Italian earthquake, Celta Vigo get us underway. Los Blancos look resplendent in their classic all-white kit, Celta in their blue strip with yellow pin stripes. Here we go!
19:13 Real gunning for 14 in a row In a run stretching back to last season, victory this evening would be their 14th in a row in La Liga. Between them and that statistic are Celta Vigo - who finished sixth last season. We’re nearly ready for the off in Madrid. Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty
19:01 15 mins to go! The players are well into their warm-ups at the Bernabeu. How do you see this one going? More goals for Bale? Let us know on Twitter - @MirrorFootball.
18:51 Ronaldo revels in 'best year' of his career Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed 2016 as “possibly the best year of my career” after helping his club to win the Champions League title and captaining Portugal to victory at the European Championship . The 31-year-old was voted UEFA’s Best Player of the Year for the second time in his illustrious career on Thursday night, pipping competition from Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann, and feels proud of his achievements. He told UEFA’s official website: “Because I was the top scorer in the Champions League and had a good European Championship, and we were able to win the two most important trophies… In terms of trophies, it was possibly the best year of my career.” Read more here. Reuters
18:36 And the Celta Vigo side... This is the XI entrusted with springing a shock at the Bernabeu. Can they deal with Los Blancos? It will be a hell of a test...
18:34 Team news! As expected, Gareth Bale gets a start for Real Madrid. Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Alvaro Morata are also thrust on from the start by Zinedine Zidane. Pepe and James Rodriguez are on the bench. | http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/real-madrid-vs-celta-vigo-8718973 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/0b1888f0bf7e9a8f88e0abcb3e76cf383d52a49c9892bb442f95218318a884f3.json |
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"Ryan Hooper"
] | 2016-08-29T00:53:45 | null | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | More than three million social conversations were analysed to come up with the UK's funniest city | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fweird-news%2Ffunniest-city-uk-been-revealed-8725563.json | http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8643029.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/GettyImages-155284720.jpg | en | null | The funniest city in the UK has been revealed - is it where you live? | null | null | www.mirror.co.uk | The funniest city in the UK has been revealed
Birmingham has been crowned the funniest city in the UK, according to a study.
Analysis of over three million social conversations combined with consumer research uncovered the laughter profiles of 25 towns and cities across the country.
The results meant Birmingham - famous for the likes of Jasper Carrott and Frank Skinner - coming out on top.
The land-locked city pipped Leeds to the top spot, according to the study by lastminute.com.
BPM Birmingham comedians Jasper Carrot and Lenny Henry
The top five was completed by Cardiff, Hull and Newcastle.
Fabio Cannavale, of lastminute.com , said: "The British sense of humour is very unique so it's very interesting to see what makes the UK giggle and even more so the contrast in humour between different towns and cities."
Top 5 funniest cities | http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/funniest-city-uk-been-revealed-8725563 | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.mirror.co.uk/4dc1f55cc7b4394630b324f62e18c7cc5c97c330b049bc02a8798d4fa68e4dd5.json |
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