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Alan Partridge out on the road.Last month, the comedian revealed that he planned to embark on a tour as Partridge.He said: “It’s been a while since I’ve done a live show. It’s 10 years.

coronavirus in the last 24 hours with no new deaths recorded. The latest figures bring the total number of cases confirmed across the country to 21,189 since the pandemic began.

Covid-19 pandemic and remain closed, without a timescale for reopening as normal. But Glasgow ’s Licensing Board has agreed to cut the red tape to process licence variations faster.

Nations League match now has an 80% chance of going ahead. The organisation had stated on Friday night that the game would be off but in a dramatic u-turn Martin Malik now says it's likely to take place.If his side do take the field, however, they may be forced to do so with new players and even a new manager.

Down in the woods there is a new surprise.Two years after a children's adventure playground was dismantled on safety grounds a new one has gone up.The wobbly bridge suspended by ropes, swing bars, and other equipment in Worsley Woods were taken down after failing health and safety checks.Installed in 2008 the play area has been an oasis of fun for children and parents.

Jane Fonda fell in love on more than one occasion in her life, but when she hit her 80s, she decided to close up shop.“I’m not dating anymore, but I did up until a couple of years ago,” she told Extra in May 2018. “I’m 80.

Lil Durk shared the visuals for his latest single “The Voice” late Thursday, following up his appearance on Drake’s “Laugh Now, Cry Later.” In the clip, the rapper reflects on his life’s twists and turns, surrounded by cars and sitting in a private jet. “You lookin' crazy know the trenches raised me/ I’m Durkio, but I’m Chicago's JAY-Z,” he raps on the track.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA bloke who found himself adrift in the middle of a 32-mile long lake after he capsized his kayak and lost the oar prayed for divine intervention – and got it.Jimmy MacDonald from Albany in New York, says he was taking pictures with his brand new smartphone "and not really paying attention” as he fell into choppy water.Jimmy’s attempts to paddle back to safety only made matters worse when he capsized the kayak, lost his grip on his oar and found himself bobbing helplessly in chilly water with a badly-fitted lifejacket.He said: “I realised the shore was too far away and I didn’t have any confidence that I would get to shore.“So I held

Summer 2020 has been the summer of love for many stars! With many quarantine regulations still in place amidst the coronavirus, there’s not much for these couples to do BUT spend time together — and they’re thriving in the midst of it all. Some of these couples have newborn babies, some are in hot new romances, and some are more in love than ever after several years together.

Britain's Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo has given his backing to Amanda Holden's sexy onscreen wardrobe - insisting "she should wear what she wants".Amanda revealing outfits on the show have caused controversy, with one she donned three years ago even causing a spike in Ofcom complaints.But Ashley, who is standing in for Simon Cowell as the show starts tonight, told how he thinks she should keep on flaunting her figure on the show. He told The Sun: "I don’t see Amanda changing for anyone, let me tell you that.

Paul Pogba is reportedly stalling on signing a new contract at Manchester United as he waits for a chance to return to Juventus.Pogba headed back to Old Trafford from Turin in 2016 though has struggled to live up to his £89m price tag at times.The Serie A giants are believed to be keen to re-sign the Frenchman with Andrea Pirlo reportedly eyeing a reunion next summer.Pogba’s United contract is due to end next year though there is an option to extend by a further 12 months.Though Italian outlet Tuttosport claim that Pogba is yet to sign a contract extension at Old Trafford because he is waiting on a return to Italy.Pogba struck up a fine partnership with Bruno Fernandes in United’s midfield towards the end of last season.It’s a midfield that

Katie Holmes has been photographed enjoying a dinner date with a man identified as Emilio Vitolo Jr. but who is the lucky man and is it romantic?The actress, 41 - who shares her 14-year-old daughter, Suri, with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise - was spotted laughing and chatting over a glass of wine at Antique Garage restaurant in New York City now HELLO! can give you all the details of Katie’s date. MORE: Katie Holmes' parenting style with Suri praised by co-star WATCH: Katie Holmes shares sweet video with daughter Suri The 33-year-old is the son of Italian-born chef Emilio Vitolo Sr.

straight to your inboxManchester City go into the 2020/21 season hoping for a return to the trophy-laden seasons of the recent past.The Blues failed to keep pace with a rampant Liverpool side in the Premier League title race, and were unable to lift the FA Cup or Champions League despite reaching the latter stages of both competitions, having only the Carabao Cup to show for their efforts.They made a quick impression in the post-season transfer market this summer, signing Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, remain keen on Kalidou Koulibaly and could even be in the running for the big one - Lionel Messi.We want to know your hopes and predictions for the new campaign - which players do you think will shine, where will City finish in the league,

straight to your inboxManchester United are going into the 2020/21 season on a high after a huge improvement in form in the second half of the last campaign.Things looked grim halfway through the season, but an upturn sparked by the signing of Bruno Fernandes saw the Reds climb into a third-place Premier League finish, qualification for the Champions League, and lengthy runs in all three cup competitions.United have captured the services of 23-year-old Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax for the new season, and remain hopeful of signing Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho before the transfer window closes next month.

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Kate Ferdinand looks absolutely glowing as she prepares to give birth to her first baby with husband Rio Ferdinand.

straight to your inbox The first time Isak Hansen-Aaroen went away with the Manchester United youth team, his eye was drawn to a lean, shaven-headed figure in training kit who had a special command of a football. It's August 2018 and Hansen-Aaroen is a few days short of his 14th birthday.

Chelsea are reportedly still cashing in on selling Eden Hazard to Real Madrid last summer. Hazard left Stamford Bridge to head to the Spanish capital with the Blues reportedly paid just £36m up front.Having been banned from making any transfers last summer, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has been busy so far during this transfer window.Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have headed to Stamford Bridge, along with Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr.And the Blues funds have reportedly been boosted by their deal with Real Madrid over the Hazard fee.Voetball claim that Real will give the Premier League giants £50m this summer with an additional £57m being transferred next year.

BTS is showing us yet again why 2020 belongs to them, courtesy of Dynamite! It's just been a few weeks since their single released but the records being broken and set are truly tremendous. For example, Dynamite MV, which gave us major retro feels by taking us through different music eras, broke the YouTube record for the most views in the first 24 hours of release.

Ben Shephard thrilled his fans this week when he shared a new video that showed him wearing a flight suit and aviator sunglasses.The Good Morning Britain star shared that he was dressed that way because he'd just enjoyed a unique experience – flying a spitfire aeroplane!Unsurprisingly, considering he looked so similar to Maverick, the lead character in the fighter pilot movie Top Gun, Ben's fans were quick to compare him to the film's star, Tom Cruise.MORE: Ben Shephard disappoints Good Morning Britain co-star Susanna Reid with Strictly newsTheir comments included "You look like Tom Cruise x," "Top Gun eat your heart out," "You would make a good Maverick," "Go Ben Tom Cruise Shephard," and: "Top gun [clapping emoji]." The stylish star is

Us Magazine reports.Fans took to Twitter to see if they could get any juicy details from Ellen about the table read and while she didn’t give away any secrets she revealed she had a new ‘favourite couple’.The 50-year-old actress replied to a fan’s tweet saying: ‘Yes I have a new favorite couple not sure what you’ll call them …but they are adorable you guys can have fun guessing who!!’Before you start racking your brains for who it could be, because there are certainly a few contenders, you’ll be happy to know Ellen has already spilled the tea.One fan took a lucky guess and asked if it was Winston Ndugu and Maggie Pierce and the actress confirmed it.Ellen added: ‘Ding ding ding! You guys… you have no idea how adorable they are’.Last season,