Calls for children to be allowed to play out during lockdown

Chelsea have earned a reputation for spending massive money in recent years, their academy has developed into the envy of world football.Reece James, Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi were all key contributors to the team's Champions League success last season, while the conveyor belt of talent from Cobham looks set to provide for jewels for the first team in the years to come.Although the Blues' youth setup hasn't always been this good, throughout the Premier League era various Chelsea coaches have been willing to give youth a chance.With that in mind, here are the 10 youngest Chelsea debutants of the Premier League years and a look at how their careers have progressed since their bow in blue.Debut: 10th May 2005, Manchester United (A) After becoming a regular at youth level for the Blues, Grant got his reward when he was introduced as a 90th-minute substitute in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester United. However, that would turn out to be his only appearance for the Stamford Bridge club.Grant has gone on to make a fine career lower down the football pyramid, most notably at Southend United.

BBC Breakfast turned rather tense on Monday (February 14) as one presenter found himself ruthlessly mocked at the hands of his co-stars.Business correspondent Ben Boulos was out on location at a high ropes course in the Forest of Dean to chat with its owner about being able to open so early on in the winter - and couldn't resist attempting a slice of the course himself.Strapped up in a harness with a camera on his chest, Ben wobbled across a rope bridge before turning to the camera."Here's some jeopardy for you!" he chuckled as he made his way cautiously to the other side. He added: "Believe it or not, this is one of the easier, the family friendly courses.

Rising UK drill rapper Central Cee has shared "Khabib," the opening track of his upcoming mixtape 23. On "Khabib," the West London rapper makes his case for being one of the best out right now.

Charli XCX has been under fire from her generally worshipful fanbase for the past 24 hours, since Afterparty — a March music and art festival in Las Vegas that requires all its attendees own one of 1,500 "Utopian" NFTs — announced her as a scheduled performer alongside The Chainsmokers, The Kid LAROI, and others. This morning, Charli responded to the criticisms by tweeting a statement in two screenshots.

Kanye 'Ye' West appeared to be the target of boos as he was shown on the jumbotron alongside Antonio Brown at Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday.West, 44, and Brown, 33, were seated in a section alongside Kanye's two older children North, eight, and Saint, six, as well as musical artists 2 Chainz, 44, and Tyga, 32.In a clip posted from an attendee on social media, West and Brown were greeted with jeers as they were shown on the jumbotron during the first quarter of the game.They booing @kanyewest at the super bowl LMAOO pic.twitter.com/ExhyXfHQp3—

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More than four years after Amazon secured the rights to The Lord of the Rings franchise in a massive deal said to be worth more than $1 billion, the first footage has been released from The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.Amazon shelled out $250 million just for the TV rights to the Lord of the Rings franchise alone, with a five-season production commitment said to be worth at least $1 billion and making it the most expensive series in TV history.The first season alone has a reported budget of a massive $465 million, with the first season slated to debut September 2. First footage:More than four years after Amazon secured the rights to The Lord of the Rings franchise in a massive deal said to be worth more than $1 billion, the first footage has been released from The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Debut:The first season alone has a reported budget of a massive $465 million, with the first season slated to debut September 2The trailer begins with footage from a large seaport as a young woman's voice is heard saying, 'Haven't you ever wondered what else is out there?''There's wonders in this world beyond our wandering,' the voice adds, as we see the young girl as she says, 'I can feel it.' Another shot reveals a massive waterfall as a young woman drives her dagger into the side of a mountain and holds on for dear life.

She is one of the most iconic performers in hip-hop and R&B history.So it comes as no wonder Mary J. Blige shined like the star that she is at one of her biggest performances.The 51-year-old artist - nicknamed the 'Queen of Hip-Hop and Soul' - commanded attention as she was one of the many performers at the Pepsi Super Bowl half time show on Sunday night.

Covid roadmap announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson pubs, bars and restaurants are not due to open for inside drinking until May 17, while non-essential shops have been given the go-ahead to open on April 12.Hugh Osmond, the founder of Punch Taverns and a former director of Pizza Express, and Sacha Lord, Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser, have submitted a claim that could see the government in court.In a letter sent to the government's legal department, the two men have said there's "no evidence or justification for the prioritisation" of non-essential retail over hospitality.They argue that the lengths pub and restaurant owners have gone to make establishments Covid secure means that they are safer than none essential

coronavirus lockdown rules are eased this summer.People will be participating in test events held at some of the city’s nightclubs, comedy clubs and business venues as organised by venue managers with the government.Organisers will collect evidence and share their experiences with others in the event economy, which will be provided to the government to see if venues can reopen in line with the planned four-stage roadmap out of lockdown [via BBC News].At present, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has proposed June 21 as the date by which practically all aspects of normal living can resume, including the removal of social distancing.Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the pilot scheme in Liverpool will help audiences return “safely without social

Johnson said that for Scots to go through another divisive referendum campaign in the midst of rebuilding after covid was “the last thing they need right now.”The PM said he found it “incredible then that the SNP would choose this moment to again push their campaign for separation”.He called on Tory activists to make the SNP listen to voters’ priorities.He told the conference: “They are intent on pushing for a referendum, regardless of the cost to Scotland and the whole of the UK."So that means it falls to the Scottish Conservatives to make them listen.“To shift the focus in Scotland from division and debate onto recovery and rebuilding.

Boris Johnson's third national lockdown took kids out of classrooms for just over three months.

Boris Johnson plans to lift restrictions on June 21. So if you want to parade out of lockdown in style, a Mamma Mia-themed bottomless brunch is coming this summer.Fans will be able to belt out songs from their favourite musical while sipping all the booze they want.The Mamma Mia musical bottomless brunch was originally launched last summer, but it was postponed due to coronavirus.

My morning routine starts with a cup of tea, a face steam and a dog walk, oh and a brief scroll on Instagram usually too – guilty! My Alexa usually plays a part. I’ll ask her for a weather and news update as I finish off my brew before asking her to play some sort of soothing playlist, and after all of this? I feel a sense of achievement.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxBoris Johnson is holding a press conference to hail the return of millions of schoolchildren to the classroom in England. The restarting of physical lessons is the first step on the government's roadmap out of the coronavirus lockdown.

direct to your inboxThe first changes to the lockdown in England are in force from today.Boris Johnson unveiled the government's roadmap to 'cautiously' easing lockdown restrictions amid the success of the coronavirus vaccine programme.Step one from March 8 was given the green light after four tests required to proceed were met.These include: the vaccine deployment programme continues successfully; evidence shows vaccines are sufficiently effective in reducing hospitalisations and deaths in those vaccinated; infection rates do not risk a surge in hospitalisations which would put unsustainable pressure on the NHS; the assessment of the risks is not fundamentally changed by new variants.In total, there are four stages to the roadmap which

The first stage of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown kicks in today in England.

Scottish Parliament election campaign in the lead up to the May vote.The Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross confirmed the Prime Minister will travel up north, however he dodged a question on whether he would be an "asset" for his campaign or not.Scots are set to go the polls on May 6 in what will be a very different election campaign than the usual ones.Ballots will not be counted overnight as normal but will instead be tallied during office hours on the Friday and Saturday - meaning the final result could be announced 48 hours after polling places close at 10 pm on May 6.Traditional door-to-door canvassing will be permitted on a limited scale from April 5 but only if covid cases are low enough.Regional list candidate will also be

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has hailed the first phase of lockdown easing as the result of a 'truly national effort' to beat coronavirus.Schoolchildren across England are due to return to the classroom on Monday as the government goes ahead with the first stage of the roadmap.The Prime Minister said: “The reopening of schools marks a truly national effort to beat this virus.“It is because of the determination of every person in this country that we can start moving closer to a sense of normality – and it is right that getting our young people back into the classroom is the first step.”However Mr Johnson urged the public to stick to the rules as the government contemplates keeping to its “cautious” plans for removing measures.According

The first stage of Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of lockdown kicks in tomorrow in England.

direct to your inbox The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced a four step roadmap for easing of the England-wide coronavirus lockdown last month.