Man freezes his jeans to ‘reserve’ parking spots, inspires others

Ready for love! While the four couples testing their relationships are nervous to head into Temptation Island, the 24 singles couldn’t be more ready.

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne has returned to full training for Manchester City as he steps up his recovery from injury - but Ilkay Gundogan has been ruled out of the upcoming Everton fixture this week. Talisman De Bruyne has missed City's last seven outings after suffering an injury in last month's win over Aston Villa, with Pep Guardiola placing a 'four to six week' timeframe on his absence.

Ilkay Gundogan is out of Manchester City's Premier League clash at Everton on Wednesday.

direct to your inboxA pre-inquest review has been held into the death of a man who went missing from a Trafford hospital.James Booth went missing from the Altrincham Priory Hospital, Rappax Road, Hale Barns, Trafford at around 1.30pm on Wednesday, October 10.In statement four days later, GMP said: "Officers searching for missing James Booth from Trafford have sadly found a body."Formal identification has not yet taken place."There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file shall be passed to the coroner."An image of James, wearing grey Asics trainers and a dark grey tracksuit with burgundy sleeves and a burgundy stripe running down each leg, was issued by police in a bid to find him.Mr Chris Morris, Coroner for South

Baguely, has a number of health conditions including sciatica and degenerative disease in his back. Due to the pandemic, he is unable to leave his house except for medical appointments and relies on regular deliveries for food and essential items.

Bayern Munich when his contract expires this summer.The Austria talisman is set to leave the German juggernauts after 12 full seasons in their first team, which has included nine Bundesliga titles and two Champions League triumphs.The 28-year-old has already been linked to both Manchester United, and more strongly Real Madrid, over the past few months as he looks for a fresh challenge after what could be his tenth league title.However, Jurgen Klopp could enter the race to sign the defender, with Chelsea boss Tuchel likely to be very aware of his talent in several positions.While Alaba has confirmed his intention to leave, he has not yet decided where he will play next season.He said: "I have made the decision to leave Bayern at the end of

West Lothian road.The bird escaped from her home at the HOPE Scotland animal assisted therapy centre in Bathgate on Monday afternoon.The cheeky two-year-old noticed a gate had been left open by a delivery driver and took the opportunity to go on an adventure.Confused motorists took pictures and filmed the bird as she strolled alongside the busy carriageway after darting out in front of at least one vehicle.A hilarious video caught the moment one driver clocked the emu with him proclaiming: “That’s a big bird”.Staff at the centre were quickly notified of Shirley’s escape and coaxed her back to her home with a bucket full of food.HOPE Scotland director Sean Carr said: “We own an animal assisted therapy centre and all our animals are

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to focus all of his attention on bringing Harry Kane to Manchester United this summer.Solskjaer has been in the market for a centre-forward for a number of years and despite the arrival of Edinson Cavani last summer, he could still look for a more long term option at the end of the season.Erling Haaland is a name that has been perennially linked with a move to Old Trafford, due to his relationship with compatriot Solskjaer.However, Merson believes that United’s need to win the Premier League is an urgent one and that Kane is more likely to provide that.“If I’m Manchester United, I’m doing all I can to buy Harry Kane,” he told Sky Sports.“I know Erling Haaland is on a lot of radars, but there should be only one person on

Ferne McCann has been pictured cuddling up to new boyfriend Jack Padgett on romantic stroll after moving in together.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praise on the "phenomenal" Mason Greenwood after the young striker signed a new and improved contract at Manchester United.

Mason Greenwood has signed a new deal with Manchester United until 2025 – with the option of an extra year.

direct to your inboxA delivery driver was stabbed by three men during a carjacking in north Manchester.The 41-year-old man was left bleeding on the street as the offenders fled the scene in his white Audi A3 sports car.He was taken to hospital where he remains with injuries not believed to be life threatening. Officers were called to Whitley Road in Collyhurst at around 11.20pm on Monday (15 February) to reports of an assault and robbery.

TikTok – and she could save as much as £5,000 by Christmas.You could do the same by following her handy technique!Michelle labels 100 envelopes with a currency amount from $1 to $100 (just swap it to £1 and £100 in the UK).Then, each week, you need to blindly pick two of the envelopes from the stack and fill them with the amount of money it says on the front.So, if you pick the £5 envelope put a fiver in the envelope and if you pick £61 put £61 in that envelope.Or, you can add the amounts to a jar and keep it all as a lump sum after choosing the envelopes (don’t throw them away though as you can use them next year).By the end of the year you’ll have a hefty sum at your disposal – even if those higher number envelopes feel a little painful

A "beautiful" and "bubbly" mum died from cancer at the age of just 27 - weeks after doctors gave her the all-clear.

Piers Morgan has shared a chilling death threat he received from a troll who called him a "marked man" and declared "you're getting killed".

Inverness.The attack was reported on Friday, 12 February.A video has since surfaced showing a young man with facial injuries which has since been shared online.Writing about the incident, Highlands & Islands Police Division said: "Police in Inverness are conducting inquiries into a serious assault which was reported on 12/02/2021."We are aware of a disturbing video circulating on social media showing a young male with facial injuries."We urge anyone with knowledge of this video to contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Reference: PS-20210212-1002."

names they both could agree on, but when their son came into the hospital to visit his new sister he was not a fan.He announced: "Bleuh! That name's like vomit."We're going to call her Olivia." Did you change your child's name? Have you got a funny story? Let us know in the comments below The mummy blogger told KidSpot: "After a few days in hospital, I was exhausted and hormonal, and I was also partly impressed they cared so much, Eleanor became Olivia." But she then went on to add that having now changed her name once, they weren't likely to change it again, despite the fact that the child's own grandmother can't pronounce it.She said: "But that's not why I'm still not a fan of the name."She's almost six years old, and the name suits her

long Covid while trying to live in a ‘damp and mouldy’ home from hell.Lisa Brown, 44, was housed in temporary accommodation with her two children after she found herself homeless last year.She said the flat was riddled with damp and also had problems with exposed wiring.Mum of two Lisa told Edinburgh Live: “It was in a poor condition when we first came here, but it has just got worse and worse.“The condensation and damp is a major issue, we wake up and the windows are soaking, it’s not healthy.“There have been so many things, a while ago the place needed rewiring done and we were left with holes in the walls and exposed cables for ages as well as all the water from the condensation.“We have also had broken heating, I’ve had to have the

A new mum must permanently lie flat on her back or suffer excruciating headaches after birthing complications left fluid leaking from her brain.

straight to your inboxManchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points over the weekend. While Leicester City started the action with a 3-1 win over Liverpool, briefly leapfrogging Manchester United into second place, City's win over Tottenham Hotspur moved them seven points clear with a game in hand after United could only muster a draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.

direct to your inboxPlans for a new care home have been blocked due to 'totally inadequate' parking arrangements.Proposals to convert a large detached house into a 12-bedroom facility for the elderly were recommended for approval by Stockport council officers.A report found the home, in Chester Road, Hazel Grove, would boost care provision without causing ‘undue adverse impacts’ in the area.But the authority’s planning and highways committee was not persuaded the scheme was in the best interests of residents.Chief among members’ concerns was the fact four of the five parking spaces could at times be taken up by staff.While the officer’s report said this would be sufficient to meet demand from visitors and workers, the panel disagreed.Coun