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holidaymakers in a last-minute dash to beat the 14-day quarantine rule on returning from France.Eurotunnel trains sold out and air fares were up to six times more than normal, although ferries increased capacity.Many Brits were caught off guard by the short notice of the Government deadline – and struggled to make it in time.But one resourceful musical ensemble sailed back over the English Channel on a fishing boat and beat the new quarantine rules by just 10 minutes.The Dunedin Consort, from Edinburgh, made the last-gasp, five-hour journey after playing a concert entitled Nature’s Voice at a festival in Lessay, Normandy, on Friday night.The 13-strong ensemble had been due to arrive back via Eurostar by 5pm yesterday, which would have meant

dogs during lockdown.The cost of popular breeds such as French bulldogs soared from £1600 to £2500.Now animal welfare workers are bracing themselves for a high number of unwanted pets as the nation’s workforce comes off furlough.Classified website Gumtree had listings for 79 puppies for sale across Scotland last week alone.Labradors, cocker spaniels and Jack Russells routinely sell for £2000 on the ad site.An undercover investigator with the Scottish SPCA Special Investigation Unit said: “In my 14 years in this unit, prices have never been so high.“In some cases, the costs of some dogs have doubled in less than a year.“The price increases are being driven by an insatiable demand from the public.“Lockdown has made the issue worse.“People

More than 300 people have gathered as part of an illegal rave in Birmingham during the coronavirus lockdown.

Shania Twain thinks the coronavirus lockdown has brought her closer to her husband. The 54-year-old singer has been married to Frederic Thiebaud since 2011, but she believes they've grown even closer over the last few months.

UFC 252.The two heavyweights have split wins on their two previous meetings and the trilogy at UFC's APEX in Las Vegas could be the best yet.The fight will mark the end of a glittering career for Cormier, who will retire afterwards.Miocic vs Cormier 3 will headline a huge night of action, with a stacked undercard and main card to look forward to.Sean O’Malley vs Marlon Vera in a bantamweight bout is another one to look forward to, as well as Junior Dos Santos vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik at heavyweight.UFC 252 will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 in the UK tonight.To live stream, head to the BT Sport website or app.In the US, all prelim bouts will be simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in English and Spanish.The main event on ESPN+ will

Chika has released an empowering new track called ‘My Power’ – listen to it below.The song – which is featured in the new Netflix film Project Power – hears the Alabama MC boast about self-worth while celebrating the power of perseverance.“Look at my story, recognise l’m so chosen/ Finally found a light, my fire bright lit out smoking,” Chika raps during the song’s second verse.On the chorus, she spits: “My word is my power power/ Crazy with the skill, believe me I can go hours/ Dance beyond the pain to say the rain a cold shower/ Gotta play the game to ascertain what’s your power.”Listen to ‘My Power’ below:Not only contributing to the film’s soundtrack, Chika also makes her acting debut in Project Power playing a high school classmate.It

the global health crisis and Australia’s strict flight policy in its approach to combating the virus.

SIMON Cowell’s hospital bed is surrounded with crystals in the hope they help him heal after breaking his back. The music mogul, 60, wants to get filming as soon as possible following his fall from an electric bike.

England boss Gareth Southgate, on the other hand, will be less excited.Southgate could even be forgiven for anticipating the new schedule with dread, considering he could well become the biggest victim of a calendar that will push some of his stars to the brink of physical and mental exhaustion.Tonight in Cologne Marcus Rashford will line up for Manchester United against Sevilla in the semi finals of the Europa League.The same Rashford who was left on his knees and looking out for the count towards the end of United's quarter final victory over Copenhagen in extra time.

Sex in brothels has been banned in Berlin since mid-March to control the spread of coronavirus and although restrictions have eased the waiting game will continue for many.

Christine McGuinness has revealed she's lost weight during the coronavirus lockdown – but is disappointed by the results.The 32 year old, who recently flaunted her hourglass figure in a strapless top and denim jeans, explained that with the gyms being closed she's lost a significant amount of muscle over fat. "I haven’t lost fat, I’ve lost muscle, so I’m disappointed.

Isle of Skye. The incident happened in the Coire Ghrunnda area of the Cuillin mountain range on Friday afternoon, August 14.

Unmasked campaigners came together for a 'freedom gathering' in protest of the coronavirus lockdown.

coronavirus infection rates across England, with an update on the areas most at risk of localised lockdowns. There now 21 areas of England classed as "areas of intervention" where local restrictions are in place to curb the infection rate while the health authority has listed a further eight "areas of concern" which may see future restrictions.Newark and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire is the latest area to added to the list after a local spike and is now classed as an "area of concern" with 26.3 cases of coronavirus per 100,000 population in the last seven days.

coronavirus related lockdown.Restrictions lifted from other businesses including music venues and soft play areas mean families and those looking for escapism will have more options as lockdown measures in the UK ease further since first being implemented back in March.While those wanting to tie-the-knot will now be able to have up to 30 guests watch them swap vows from this weekend.While many beauty and personal care treatments like hairdressers, nail salons and pedicures have been available since last month, close contact treatments like eyebrow threading and facials have had restrictions in place until today.In line with earlier safety guide lines, face coverings will be required in indoor leisure facilities such as casinos, ice rinks,

Manchester Evening News : “If I did not do this programme I genuinely don’t think I would have got a place in the area I wanted. I would still be living with my mum.

coronavirus cases.

Real Housewives of Cheshire star Christine McGuinness has revealed she lost weight in ­lockdown – but is not happy about it.

What a most awesome surprise! Peaches has blessed us with a new song!!!

David Bowie rarity has landed – listen to the star’s new live album ‘Something In The Air’, recorded at a 1999 gig in Paris, below.The reissue is the latest in a string of Bowie archival titles to be released as of late, with his 1975 album ‘Young Americans’ set to receive a limited edition vinyl reissue in celebration of its 45th anniversary next month.‘Something in the Air (Live Paris 99)’ is a 15-track LP capturing Bowie’s 1999 performance in France as part of his ‘Hours Tour’, will be the next to be released.Originally recorded on October 14 1999 at the Elysée Montmartre venue in Paris, the album was recorded after Bowie received France’s highest artistic order – the Commandeurs of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.Listen to the new

The Sun with a source saying: “Her links and claims are being forensically investigated.”Hussein was badly injured in an airstrike in Syria and lost an arm and a breast.Originally from Southall in West London, Hussein disappeared in 2015 having moved to Kenya five years earlier to finish her education.But after the battle for Baghouz, the last IS stronghold, she ended up in the Kurdish-run-al-hawl refugee camp in northern Syria.She would have been alongside fellow Jihadi bride Shamima Begum, who also wants to return to Britain.Hussein insisted she was lured to Syria by online groomers and had wanted only to help Muslim children caught up in the conflict.In May last year her family begged the Government to allow her back.A close relative