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EastEnders in 'talks over how to deal with coronavirus filming issues when production recommences'

EastEnders bosses have reportedly held crisis talks about how they'll tackle coronavirus filming issues when production on the BBC soap recommences in June.




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University Challenge star Bobby Seagull revealed to have a 'smaller than average' sized brain

Tonight's Horizon: The Great British Intelligence Test on BBC Two revealed University Challenge star Bobby Seagull, 26, from London, has an 'extremely average' size brain.




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Normal People star Paul Mescal lied to BBC producers about being able to drive when he got the role

He is the breakout star of the BBC's new teenage sex drama Normal People - but actor Paul Mescal has admitted he only got the part after fibbing to BBC producers about whether he could drive.




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Care homes STILL struggling to get enough PPE despite deaths of nearly 6,000 elderly residents

Bosses say the requirement to wear PPE at all times while working in care homes, coupled with increased costs, mean that supplies often run out extremely quickly.




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Inmate, 18, jailed for a group attack on a young girl admits he self-harms to 'show remorse'

In BBC Three's Boys Banged Up, filmed at Hydebank Wood prison in Northern Ireland, inmate William claims he self harms out of remorse for his part in an attack on a young girl.




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UK cinemas could reopen with strict social distancing as early as mid-July

Tim Richards, chief executive of the Vue Cinemas chain, said he is 'hopeful' that cinemas can be open in time for the release date of Nolan's new film, Tenet, on July 17.




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Mick Jagger shows Jimmy Fallon 'how to quarantine' in hilarious video in which he does jumping jacks

Mick Jagger provided a hilarious 'public service' video snippet as part of Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show at home on Monday, modeled to look like an old-school BBC News announcement.




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Alan Sugar 'misled' fans when promoting tooth-whitening business he co-owns online

A row was triggered after Lord Sugar posted a tweet suggesting followers buy a Stylsmile teeth whiteening toothbrush kit, which costs £149.99, as a Christmas present. He failed to note his ownership.




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Man who feeds people living on the street every day reveals his mother was homeless when he was born

Jonathan, from Glasgow, told how homeless charities and street groups 'stopped going out' when the coronavirus hit in March in new BBC Three documentary Stacey Dooley: Lockdown Heroes.




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Changed the furniture around during lockdown? How to get rid of dints in the carpet

Bored lockdowners rearranging furniture are often left with dents made by sofas on their carpets. Ex Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle, from Lincolnshire, has shared her tip for removing them.




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Youngest Labour MP is SACKED by care home she returned to work at during coronavirus crisis

Labour MP Nadia Whittome, who won her seat for Nottingham East in December, returned to a home in Nottinghamshire a month ago, pledging to help out in her former role amid the Covid-19 crisis.




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Naked hypocrisy: How Professor Lockdown's mistress was telling the public to stay at home

PAUL BRACCHI: Antonia Staats, the girlfriend of Professor Neil Ferguson, was telling the general public to 'Stay at home' during lockdown, while she visited the Prof's flat twice.




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Mick Jagger, 76, is quarantining at his 16th century French castle La Fourchette

Sir Mick Jagger is currently happily holed up at his 16th century French castle, La Fourchette, which is situated on the banks of the Loire as he quarantines during the coronavirus pandemic. 




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Normal People's Paul Mescal reveals shock at becoming an overnight heartthrob

The Normal People star, 24, discussed the reaction to the BBC series and his character Connell during a recent interview with Grazia magazine.




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Boxing champion has to reassure friends he is still alive

Rhys McCole, from Greenock, took to social media last night to confirm he was still alive after BBC News Scotland falsely reported on his death.




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Normal People star Paul Mescal is stunned as James Corden reveals the BBC drama 'changed my life' 

the Normal People star, 24, who plays Connell Waldren was left stunned on Thursday as James Corden revealed on Twitter that the Sally Rooney adaptation 'changed my life'.




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Millions of fans tune in to watch Jeonbuk Motors defeat Suwon Bluewings in South Korea's K-League

Jeonbuk Motors are taking Suwon Bluewings and supporters have jumped at the chance to watch some live action for the first time since football was suspended in March.




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Trains will return to running at 70% of normal timetable in 10 days

TfL, who operate London's underground network, are 'running the maximum frequency' of services possible. Fewer trains means commuters have been forced to cram into over-crowded carriages.




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Andrew Scott, 43, took the Hot Priest role in Fleabag because he wanted to stop being the villain

The actor, 43, made his name playing the sadistic Jim Moriarty in the BBC series Sherlock and feared he would become typecast as the villain.




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Amanda Holden raises One Show viewers' eyebrows with her plunging pink dress

The radio presenter, 49, raised eyebrows once again as she appeared on The One Show on Thursday in a plunging pink satin dress.




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Commuters could be made to book slots at train stations using smartphone app to stop overcrowding

Commuters on Britain's railways may have to book allotted times to travel to stop overcrowding once coronavirus lockdown measures start to ease. Rail operators are said to be considering a new app.




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Killing Eve's evil inspiration: The real crimes that inspired Villanelle's onscreen murders

Dressed in braces and bow tie, with frizzy hair and a bulbous red nose, assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer) arrives at a children's party to make balloon animals (episode two, series three).




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Son surprises dad on 70th birthday with tune on piano after learning to play in secret for a decade

TV producer and chief executive of WhizzKid Entertainment Malcolm Gerrie, from Newcastle upon Tyne, had no idea why he'd been invited onto BBC Breakfast until his son Olly surprised him.




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Rangers set to make Ianis Hagi's loan permanent for £4.3million after his heroics in Europa League

Rangers are looking to make Ianis Hagi's move to Ibrox permanent by signing the youngster from Genk for £4.3million. The record transfer will be in the clubs top ten biggest fees paid in history




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Barcelona, Real Madrid and other LaLiga sides told they can return to training IMMEDIATELY

Spain's top-flight clubs have been told they will be able to return to training provided they comply with the strict protocols that have been laid out by the Spanish government. 




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Gareth Bale set to STAY at Real Madrid for another year as they 'put major signings on hold' 

Although Gareth Bale would likely draw a hefty sum, Real Madrid reportedly want to hang on to him for now as they make preparations for a season without a major acquisition.




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Barcelona consider following Real Madrid's lead by playing LaLiga fixtures in tiny stadium

Barca will consider playing their remaining LaLiga fixtures at the 6,000 capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium if Madrid go ahead with plans to play at the 6,000 capacity Alfredo Di Stefano stadium.




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Achraf Hakimi the best right-back in the world according to his agent 

The Moroccan has thrived on loan at the Bundesliga side, providing 10 assists and finding the net three times in 25 league appearances this season.




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Real Madrid 'offer £62m flop Luka Jovic to Napoli in bid to drive down Fabian Ruiz's asking price'

Despite reports claiming Ruiz's valuation has been lowered to £52m , Goal claim Madrid are exploring cheaper ways to recruit the midfielder amid a testing financial time for the club brought on by coronavirus.




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Real Madrid set £53m asking price by Rennes for Eduardo Camavinga 

According to Mundo Deportivo, Real boss Zinedine Zidane is well aware of Camavinga's potential - in part because of the footballing contacts he has back in his home country.




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PSG prefer Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe leaving on a free in 2022 than selling on cheap in 2021

Paris Saint-Germain are digging their heels in over Kylian Mbappe as he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid. The striker has been a long-term target of the Spanish giants'.




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Douglas Costa says Cristiano Ronaldo is NOT Juventus's best player... picking Paulo Dybala instead

Ronaldo has been integral to Juve's Serie A charge this term as they were standing top of the table one point ahead of Lazio before the coronaviurs pandemic halted sport across the world.




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Inter Miami's David Beckham 'contacts Real Madrid over signing James Rodriguez'

The Colombia international has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu after falling out of favour under manager Zinedine Zidane. And Beckham's Inter Miami are reportedly interested.




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Jese Rodriguez to return to PSG at the end of this season as Sporting Lisbon decide not to buy him

Having made just 12 appearances in the league, scoring once, Sporting Lisbon are making future plans without him and the Spaniard returns to PSG with more question marks over his future.




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Roma legend Francesco Totti reveals he was on brink of signing for Real Madrid back in 2004 

Totti said it had been his dream to stay at the Serie A side forever but considered leaving to win more silverware.




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Christian Vieri believes Erling Haaland will be worth £260million

Christian Vieri believes Erling Haaland is the best striker in the world, and will eventually go to a new team for a world record fee. The Norwegian has been linked with Real Madrid.




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Zinedine Zidane 'intent on forcing a deal through for Paul Pogba this summer'

Zinedine Zidane could be able to get his man to the Bernabeu for a cut-price fee, with Manchester United reportedly resigned to losing him.




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Real's Luka Modric 'weighing up a move to Inter Miami' which could open door for Martin Odegaard

The future of Odegaard, currently on loan at LaLiga side Real Sociedad, hinges on Modric, according to Marca, with the club reportedly seeing the youngster as the Croatian's successor.




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Real Madrid 'dissuaded from signing Erling Haaland after due to Mino Raiola's agent fees'

Real Madrid were all set to make their move for Erling Haaland this summer, but Mundo Deportivo now claim they will look elsewhere after being put off by the fees Mino Raiola would command.




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Neymar's former agent reveals just how close he was to joining Real Madrid

The Brazilian came close to returning to Barcelona last summer, two years after joining PSG in a world record £200million move, but his former agent says he could well have ended up at the Bernabeu.




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Real Madrid 'considering Andre-Franck Zambo Anguissa as a 'cut price' transfer option this summer'

Zinedine Zidane's side have been linked with a host of players but the financial implications of coronavirus will mean clubs have smaller budgets than normal.




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Inter Milan 'lead race for £56m Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang' with Arsenal ready to listen to offers

The Gunners are thought to be willing to listen to offers for the £200,000-a-week star who is out of contract in 2021 with a new deal proving difficult to agree.




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On loan Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos hasn't spoken to Zinedine Zidane since leaving Real Madrid 

Dani Ceballos has revealed that he hasn't spoken to Zinedine Zidane since he left Real Madrid. The midfielder is currently on a season-long loan at Arsenal.




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David Beckham jokes he's wearing his dad's jeans in throwback photo with Manchester United

Beckham was the star name in United's Class of 1992 stars featuring Scholes, Butt, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers that went on to enjoy huge success at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson.




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Erling Haaland praises 17-year-old Borussia Dortmund team-mate Gio Reyna

Haaland, the Norwegian starlet who joined the Dortmund in the January transfer window, said he is amazed by Reyna's ability to play without fear and attack with intent.




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Gareth Bale declares he is interested in joining the MLS as he continues to be frozen out at Madrid

Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale has declared his interest in moving to the MLS and questions continue to be asked about his future in Spain.




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Jose Mourinho on how Bayern Munich ruining dream of a third Champions League triumph made him cry

Jose Mourinho has revealed how losing a Champions League semi-final to Bayern Munich with Real Madrid in 2012 left him crying in his car.




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Real Madrid's pursuit of Camavinga hits a snag as Rennes' president insists team will stay intact

France's Ligue 1 was cancelled earlier this week with Rennes officially being granted third place, meaning they will go into the qualifying round of next season's Champions League.




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Real Madrid 'set May 11 as date squad will return to training' as Valdebebas base undergoes changes

Players will be training individually in order to comply with social distancing measures with Spain gradually lifting some of their coronavirus lockdown restrictions.




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Real Madrid 'plan to sell at least five players' this summer including Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez

The club had been planning a big summer of spending, with Zinedine Zidane looking to freshen up the squad he has at his disposal, with Kylian Mbappe and Eduardo Camavinga linked.