Jack Grealish close to £100m Man City move with Aston Villa expecting done deal by weekend
Jack Grealish is edging closer to joining Manchester City from Aston Villa with the British record £100million deal on track to be completed by the weekend. The playmaker has returned to training with his Villa colleagues this week at a west London location but Sportsmail understands the transfer is still expected to go through in the coming days, possibly before City face Leicester at Wembley in the Community Shield. Though Grealish is believed to have held further discussions with Villa chiefs this week, there is growing acceptance at Villa that he will depart, with the club continuing to monitor Tammy Abraham as boss Dean Smith plans for life without the 25-year-old. As well as a pacy forward, Villa are thought to be looking for a versatile attacking midfielder and a holding player, while they retain an interest in Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse. Villa have already been busy in the market this summer, signing Emiliano Buendia from Norwich for a club-record fee that could rise to about £38m, and Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen for £23m, as well as bringing back Ashley Young 10 years after the former England international left Villa Park to join Manchester United.
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August 03, 2021 23:37 UTC
Romelu Lukaku WANTS Chelsea return as he 'believes he has unfinished business' at the club
Romelu Lukaku is keen to return to Chelsea as he believes he has unfinished business at Stamford Bridge. Lukaku first joined Chelsea in August 2011 from Anderlecht in a deal worth £18million and could be set for a sensational return to the club this summer. Romelu Lukaku wants to return to Chelsea as he has unfinished business at Stamford BridgeThe Blues want a new centre forward ahead of next season — with the Inter Milan hitman viewed as the most desirable target by club recruitment staff. He also believes Lukaku will hit the ground running - unlike £47.5m signing Timo Werner, who struggled in his first season with the club. During his time at the club he managed just 10 Premier League appearances and started just one game before being cast out.
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August 03, 2021 23:26 UTC
Petrol hits 8-year high as price of filling up rises for 9th month in a row
The cost of filling up at the petrol pumps is back at the 2013 average and the price hikes look set to continue as the Covid-19 recovery increases demandPetrol hits 8-year high as price of filling up rises for 9th month in a rowMotorists are being hammered at the pumps after the ninth fuel price rise in a row took the cost of filling up to an eight-year high. Unleaded rose 3.4p a litre in July, the biggest monthly rise since January, putting the average price back at 2013 levels of 135.13p. The hikes look set to continue as the Covid-19 recovery increases demand. Have your say in the comment sectionFamilies taking road trips in a summer of staycations face “relentless rises”, the RAC warned. “Unless oil producing nations decide a new strategy to increase output, we could see forecourt prices go even higher.”
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August 03, 2021 23:02 UTC
'We're winning Covid battle but dwindling minority refusing jab gamble with lives'
Because Imperial College London’s React study also confirms the fully vaccinated suffer milder symptoms when they do get infected. What do you think of the latest Imperial study? Have your say in the comment sectionBut the latest evidence may persuade those cautious folk who just need a little education and persuasion. With predictions of a surge in fresh infections yet to materialise, we’re finally winning the battle against this terrible virus. Classy KennyCyclist Jason Kenny’s latest silver medal, making him Britain’s most decorated Olympian, is a great achievement.
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August 03, 2021 23:01 UTC
Mum made to isolate due to positive Covid case on flight she hadn't even booked
Tracy Flanagan, 49, said she feels 'imprisoned' in her home after being forced to isolate following her return from Ibiza - despite not being on the flight which registered a positive testMum made to isolate due to positive Covid case on flight she hadn't even bookedA mum has hit out at track and trace rules after she was 'pinged' over a positive case - on a flight she didn't book or board. Rules meant the couple, from Stanley, County Durham, had to take a Covid test 48 hours before their return journey to Newcastle. But they both tested positive - meaning they were forced to isolate in their hotel room for 10 days and miss their flight. After returning negative results on July 29, Tracy booked flights for €60 each for the following day to return to the North East. It told them to isolate immediately - meaning they missed the chance to stock up on essentials.
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August 03, 2021 22:52 UTC
Travel firms with poor refund policies named and shamed as Which? lists 20 to avoid
draws up its refunds red list as it rates travel firms for Covid policies - including lastminute.com, Love Holidays, On the Beach and TeletextTravel firms with poor refund policies named and shamed as Which? lists 20 to avoidHolidaymakers eager to book a getaway following the axing of the amber watchlist are being warned to steer clear of more than 20 travel firms with poor refund policies. has its own “Red List” of firms to avoid, which includes lastminute.com, Love Holidays, On the Beach and Teletext. Holiday firms that passed the Which? said the ratings it gave travel firms would be regularly reviewed.
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August 03, 2021 22:52 UTC
All Brit teenagers aged over-15 'to be invited to get Covid vaccine jabs' within weeks
Boris Johnson is, according to sources, expected to accept health chiefs advice set to be published on Wednesday that new evidence makes the case for jabbing youngsters aged 16 and 17. The rollout of jabs expected to affect 1.5 million teenagers is expected to take place later this month. The Scottish First Minister said: “I’m hoping, possibly veering towards expecting, updated advice from the JCVI literally in the next day or so. Ms Sturgeon said: "We are waiting on JCVI advice. Ms Sturgeon said the four chief medical officers across the UK had written to the JCVI asking them to look again at vaccination advice for young people.
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August 03, 2021 21:56 UTC
Call the Hot Fuzz! Police 'detain' swan and escort it to lake after it blocks traffic on busy road
This angry swan looks desperate to escape after it was captured and held a police car – in a scene that echoes the comedy film Hot Fuzz. It was detained for blocking traffic and escorted to a lake after motorists saw it by a busy road outside Cambridge. The incident drew comparisons with the 2007 film featuring hapless police officers played by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Posting an online image of the Cambridge incident, police said they had received reports of an ‘angry individual swanning around’ and blocking traffic on the A428 on Friday. They added: ‘One swan detained (put in the back of a police car) and taken to custody (the nearest water officers could find!)
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August 03, 2021 21:56 UTC
Men who ejaculate at least 21 times a month slash their risk of prostate cancer by A THIRD
Men who ejaculate more often have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, a new study finds. Men who ejaculate at least 21 times a month are at a decreased risk of developing prostate cancer, a study findsThe American Cancer Society says prostate cancer is the most common cancer in US men aside from skin cancer. An estimated one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during the course of his lifetime. However, prostate cancer typically grows slowly and, if detected early while it's still confined to the prostate gland, there is a successful chance of treatment. Experts recommend that men at risk for prostate cancer conduct semi-regular tests for the condition, as discovering it early could make it easier to treat.
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August 03, 2021 21:54 UTC
Police point assault rifles at group of homeless people after reports of a gunman at Venice Beach
Venice Beach has gone viral again amid its surge in homelessness. City workers began the process of tearing down homeless camps along Venice Beach ahead of the July 4 weekend this year. The discovery only furthered actions to crack down on homelessness and crime at Venice Beach. The same week, Venice Beach went viral for a separate violent incident involving its homeless population. Cellphone video captured a Venice Beach homeless man with his face painted screaming as he attacked a rival with a stick during a three-man brawl with passersby looking on.
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August 03, 2021 21:24 UTC
NASSER HUSSAIN: India could crack if England make big first-innings runs during Test series
India are a tough, gritty, skilful side, led by a captain in Virat Kohli who will do anything to win their first series in England since 2007. I just feel, though, they will be vulnerable in these conditions if England get first-innings runs. India captain Virat Kohli who will do anything to win their first series in England since 2007But India have fragilities too, and it will be up to England’s strong seam attack to expose them. Rishabh Pant (right) is box office and India need to decided where to play himEngland have a chance, even without Ben Stokes. If he can play his natural game, and help his side to decent first-innings totals, I believe he can finish the series as the winning captain.
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August 03, 2021 21:22 UTC
CCTV shows moments before Aya Hachem, 19, was gunned down in drive-by shooting
CCTV shows the moments leading up to shooting of Aya HachemCCTV shows the moments leading up to shooting of Aya HachemThe innocent student was killed in a feud between two tyre firm owners in Blackburn, Lancashire, when a hired hitman gunned her down as she walked to the shopsCCTV shows moments before Aya Hachem, 19, was gunned down in drive-by shootingThis CCTV footage shows the moments leading up to the tragic death of a teenager mistakenly gunned down by a hired hitman. Seven men were found guilty of the murder of Aya Hachem, 19, on Tuesday. The innocent student was killed in a feud between two tyre firm owners in Blackburn, Lancashire. The teen was killed after RI Tyres boss Feroz Suleman, 40, arranged the execution of a rival businessman in broad daylight. A Toyota Avensis driven by Anthony Ennis, 31, with hitman Zamir Raja, 33, inside drove past Quickshine Tyres on three occasions shortly before the fatal fourth journey.
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August 03, 2021 21:11 UTC
Transport Secretary at centre of vicious briefing war over collapse of new holiday alert list plan
Grant Shapps was at the centre of a vicious Whitehall briefing war last night following the collapse of plans to create a new travel alert list. Cabinet sources rounded on the Transport Secretary over the policy – dubbed the ‘amber shambles’ – which had brought government travel policy into disrepute. Grant Shapps was at the centre of a vicious Whitehall briefing war last night following the collapse of plans to create a new travel alert listThe recriminations followed the scrapping of the ‘amber watchlist’ by Boris Johnson on Monday. Ministers are said to have agreed the plan would give travellers more ‘transparency’ and help them to make informed decisions. But the idea, which was never formally announced, prompted a backlash from the travel industry and Tory MPs.
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August 03, 2021 21:11 UTC
Herald: Congress petitions Guv to ask House to reconsider Bills
The Congress delegation urged the Governor to send a message to the House to reconsider the bills with a full-fledged debate. In the memorandum, Congress stated that various bills were passed in the Legislative Assembly without discussions and without giving advance notice and copies of the bills to the members. The Congress also pointed out that the government has failed to hold the Assembly session even for a minimum 30 days in 2020 and 2021 till date. The Assembly session in 2020 was held for just seven days and this year so far the Assembly has sat for just 11 days. The Congress hopes that the Governor as custodian of the Constitution will exercise wise counsel and advise the government accordingly.
Source:The Herald
August 03, 2021 21:11 UTC
Dole plc Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Winchester, TN (37398)TodaySome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph..TonightSome clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
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August 03, 2021 21:11 UTC