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ANTIQUES Roadshow guests were left red-faced after NOBODY had any idea what their object was - but they still had the last laugh. A special edition of the BBC show saw Fiona Bruce presenting from Pinewood Studios where she followed up on memorable finds from the last few years. One item featured was a 16th Century piece which expert Ronnie Archer-Morgan was thrilled to see. Speaking to the couple who had brought it in, he said: "The energy that this fantastically worn old piece of wood exudes to me is that quintessentially mystery object that makes me want to be an antique specialist. "Is this something you’ve inherited? Something you’ve been bought?” The lady replied: "Well this is a piece that’s been in my husband’s family for over 90 years. “Belongs to my father-in-law who’s just turned 90, he’s never found anything about it, all we know is it’s a stool and it’s had generations of our family sitting on it and now resides next to the fireplace." Ronnie … [Read more...] about Antiques Roadshow guests red-faced as NOBODY has any idea what object is – but they have the last laugh

The starting gun has been fired in the battle to lead Labour's biggest trade union backer - in a vitally important contest for Sir Keir Starmer. The executive council of Unite announced the election to succeed general secretary Len McCluskey is under way and the union will have a new leader by the end of August. In an emotional statement opening a meeting of the council, Mr McCluskey - the firebrand left-winger known as "Red Len" - described his impending retirement as "a bitter-sweet moment". Four candidates are expected to enter the race: assistant general secretaries Steve Turner and Howard Beckett, executive officer Sharon Graham and Gerard Coyne, narrowly defeated by Mr McCluskey in 2017. Announcing the election launch, a Unite source told Sky News: "After a full discussion by our executive council, it has been agreed that Unite's general secretary election is under way. Advertisement "A timetable will be circulated once agreed with the … [Read more...] about Unite leadership race under way as union announces election to decide Len McCluskey’s successor

Easyjet's boss said he expected popular destinations such as Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal to be on the government's "green" list when foreign travel resumes next month. Foreign holidays will be subject to a traffic light system if they resume as hoped on 17 May, with some experts expecting the lowest-risk list of countries could be limited to the likes of Iceland, Malta and Israel. But easyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren said he expected all major European nations would be among "green" destinations meaning travellers will not need to self-isolate on their return. Those entering the UK from "amber" locations will have to quarantine for 10 days while arrivals from "red" countries will have to isolate in hotels, under government plans. The Department for Transport has said it will categorise countries "by early May". Advertisement Mr Lundgren has been critical of the plans because they will mean even passengers from "green" countries having … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Most European countries should be on ‘green’ travel list next month, says easyJet boss

SERGIO AGUERO will have plenty of food for thought this summer but appeared relaxed over his future after taking his girlfriend for lunch. The Manchester City legend is leaving the Etihad at the end of the season when his contract expires. A host of Europe's biggest clubs are hungry to seal the Argentine's signature after a stunning 257 goals in 385 games for City. Paris Saint Germain and Juventus are closely monitoring the striker’s situation. But it appears Barcelona may be front of the queue after Aguero's agent touched down an Catalonia for talks on Tuesday. Meanwhole Aguero, who is missing City's Champions League trip to Dortmund after an injury flare-up, was enjoying some upmarket Italian at Cibo restaurant in Hale with other half Sofia Calzetti. But they could soon be dining out on as much Tapas as they can handle should he secure his switch to the Nou Camp. A deal now remains 'a real possibility' as he targets a reunion with national compatriot … [Read more...] about Sergio Aguero takes girlfriend Sofia to lunch in Cheshire with Man City star’s agent in Barcelona for transfer talks

MANCHESTER CITY players were given a rude awakening throughout the night as fans in Germany exploded fireworks outside their hotel. In comes as the Premier League champions take a 2-1 lead into the away leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Borussia Dortmund. Witnesses heard 'incredible bangs' which awoke residents and members of Pep Guardiola's travelling squad at the Radisson Blu in Dortmund. According to the Daily Mail , a gang of 17 ultras set off the first batch of 'industrial strength' fireworks at 2.45am which sparked City's security staff to patrol the area. Then at 4.30am around half a dozen of the group returned and set off a second explosion in a different area near the hotel, again waking up those inside. Police were called to inspect the incidents, but it is claimed City's security were forced to foil a THIRD attempt at 5.30am. The club's staff are said to have spotted members of the gang returning and managed to chase them away. A … [Read more...] about Brazen Dortmund ultras set off ‘industrial strength’ fireworks outside Man City team hotel at 2.45am, 4.30am and 5.30am