
Aldi has confirmed it will be closing all branches for three days as it announced when its stores will be open over Christmas and New Year. From Monday December 16 to Monday, December 23, shoppers can visit Aldi stores between 7am and 10pm. On Christmas Eve, stores will be open until 6pm — and will be closed as usual on Christmas Day and Boxing Day to 'give colleagues a well-deserved break'. Stores will re-open from 8am until 8pm on Friday, December 27, until Monday, December 30, but customers should check the details for their local store online. Shoppers also have until 6pm on New Year’s Eve to purchase any last-minute food and drink to see in the New Year. Stores will then be closed on New Year’s Day. The news comes after Aldi was confirmed by Which? as the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket for October 2024. And Aldi has been named the cheapest place to buy a Christmas tree by consumer champion Which? with prices starting from as little as £13.99. Sustainably grown in Scotland, Aldi’s trees are available in two sizes, medium and large and are available in stores whilst stocks last. The Scottish-grown Nordman Fir Christmas Trees will be returning in two sizes; medium (160-180cm), available from 21 st November, and large (190-210cm).As the speculation surrounding Dalot's future continues to grow, it remains to be seen whether Manchester United will indeed part ways with the talented full-back. However, one thing is certain – both Rio Ferdinand and Real Madrid believe that decisive action is needed to ensure that the club can compete at the highest level. Only time will tell if Manchester United heed their calls for change.
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A reprieve for under pressure Julen Lopetegui after a near perfect away performance. But a big setback for Eddie Howe and Newcastle’s quest to put pressure on the top six. Goals from Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka earned the Hammers, and 3,700 travelling fans a Monday night away victory - the first on their travels since August. After three consecutive wins Newcastle wanted to close in on the elite but lost out and the international break has killed their momentum. Pressure was growing on Lopetegui before this game with reports he had only two games to turn around a run of two wins in ten. He’s earned a few more in charge with this excellent result. St James’ Park under the lights is no simple place to visit but the Hammers stunned Newcastle with an early goal in each half, weathering a Newcastle attacking storm and exploiting defensive weakness. The opener came direct from a corner. Emerson Palmieri swung in the set piece which was attacked by Tomas Soucek, and his firm header powered beyond Nick Pope. Defender Lloyd Kelly was caught flat footed, after being called in to replace the suspended Dan Burn. There was a Newcastle fightback hampered by slack finishing, which West Ham exploited early in the second half. After Anthony Gordon poked inches wide, Bruno Guimaraes was robbed by his best mate Lucas Paqueta who powered on to release Jarrod Bowen on the right wing. The England winger slid a clever ball inside to full back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. He wasn’t closed down by left sided centre back Kelly who failed to get a block on the shot which crept inside the far post. It was a powerful and combative away from home performance from the Hammers. And it was a disjointed one from Newcastle, messy in front of goal and suffering from too many in game changes of position. Toon striker Alexander Isak got the Wor Flags, tifo treatment pre-match with the Leazes End spelling out his name in Swedish colours and the Gallowgate banner proclaiming him Alexander the Great. Only a tight VAR offside ruling denied him a goal inside five minutes before the home side were rocked by Soucek’s opener. The visitors grew in confidence and only a loose shot from Carlos Soler after Jarrod Bowen’s lay off denied a second goal. Michail Antonio led from the front with some punchy tracking back and tackles as well as breaking well. He earned a huge rip in his shorts which he had to swap. Boss Eddie Howe had plenty of options off his £100m-plus bench with Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier fit again after injuries, and Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes both desperate for a role when they came on in the second half. Earlier Willock slashed just wide and Sean Longstaff’s header was the Geordies' first effort on target after 29 minutes. New England senior cap Lewis Hall flashed wide after surging into the box. Gordon had the best first half chance when Jean-Clair Todibo failed to clear eight yards out but the shot was saved. Isak’s half volley after a precision ball from Bruno Guimaraes also skidded wide, as chances came but were not converted in a decent forceful spell for Howe’s men. Newcastle had a Wilson penalty claim turned down by VAR, as they threw everything at getting a goal back. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £240 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Emmerdale viewers were treated to a jaw-dropping twist regarding Kim Tate (played by Claire King) on Monday's episode (November 25), when it transpired that Will Taylor (portrayed by Dean Andrews) was indeed alive. In a dramatic storyline, the ITV soap had Kim attempting to buy Will off with £100k to move on from their turbulent split. Will's refusal to leave Home Farm led to Kim taking extreme measures, and she sought the help of Ross Barton (Michael Parr) to drive him away a plan that spiralled out of control. The situation intensified when Ross attacked Will, leading to a fall where he hit his head on a rock, seemingly ending his life. The latest visit to the Dales saw Ross admit his actions to a remorse-stricken Kim, thinking he'd killed Will. Then came the shocker - Will made an unexpected entrance at Home Farm, to Kim's astonishment, cheekily remarking: "Surprised to see me, sweetheart?". Will Taylor re-appeared in Home Farm during Monday's Emmerdale episode (Image: ITV) Read More Related Articles ITV Emmerdale stars 'like married couple in real life' away from soap cameras Read More Related Articles Emmerdale Ruby's abuser 'revealed' in heartbreaking twist - but it's not her father Post attack, it emerged Will had regained consciousness and once more pledged to bring Kim down. However, seeing Will alive unearthed old feelings, and Kim declared her love as they both made their way upstairs, reports Leeds Live . Just when it seemed like danger had rekindled their romance, another twist was thrown into the storyline. Will's later rendezvous with Kim's financial consultant and romantic interest Peter uncovered a secretive plot; the duo had been scheming together in secret phone exchanges. Despite their plans against Kim, Will ultimately expressed a desire to cease the treachery. Kim Tate was gobsmacked to see Will Taylor return (Image: ITV) Peter then warned Will, saying: "I told you I was working to bring Kim down. You swore that's what you wanted too. Have you any idea how much time, money and effort it took to pull together that dossier on Kim?" He sternly vowed to expose Will's deception to Kim should he renege on their original vendetta. Following the revelation of Will and Peters elaborate scheme on Emmerdale , viewers have expressed concern over Kim's well-being. One viewer took to social media, posting: "Didn't actually see this coming. Here was me thinking Kim should be with her solicitor, but he's been working to take Kim down all along #Emmerdale." Peter dropped a huge bombshell during a showdown with Will (Image: ITV) Another fan was shocked: "OMG! ! ! Kim's lawyer was hustling her all this time.. WTF is going on #emmerdale." A different user declared, "There is no way Kim phoned to stop the divorce it's part of her games. I hope will doesn't phone to cancel it. It's about time someone takes Kim on and plays her at her own games. #Emmerdale." So Kim's lawyer was hustling her all this time. Great twist #Emmerdale", one enthusiast remarked while another commented: "He doesn't believe you Will. #Emmerdale." Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.Few would argue that Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty is the top running back in the 2025 NFL Draft class and the country. Jeanty currently leads the NCAA in rushing yards (1,893) and rushing touchdowns (26), and he’s tied for the second-most yards per carry (7.4) of all rushers with 100 or more carries. His draft stock is sky high as he’s projected to go somewhere in the first round in the 2025 draft, and some draft analysts even view him as a fringe top-10 prospect. Jeanty likely won’t have to wait long to hear his name called, and Athlon Sports’ Luke Easterling has the 20-year-old tailback going to the Minnesota Vikings in his latest first-round mock draft. “There are big needs on defense, but if Jeanty is still on the board here, it might be too hard for the Vikings to pass him up,” Easterling wrote. “They don't have a stud back to take the torch from aging veteran Aaron Jones, and Jeanty is a top-10 talent who is putting up historic numbers this season. He's a complete back with a three-down skill set who excels at playing through contact and turning short runs into long touchdowns.” Marco Garcia-Imagn Images Most mock drafters believe the Dallas Cowboys will scoop Jeanty up with their first-round selection, but they have so many needs, they could opt to address one of them first and use a later pick on a running back. The Vikings actually make quite a bit of sense as a landing spot for Jeanty given their struggles to run the ball over the last two seasons. Free-agent addition Aaron Jones has been decent this year, but he’s averaging just 4.4 yards per carry and 69.2 yards per game, and he’ll be a free agent again at the end of the season. Not to mention the Vikings has only five rushing touchdowns as a team. Minnesota’s passing game features Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson, and the addition of a bell-cow back like Jeanty could push it over the top. Related: 2025 NFL Mock Draft: How Many QBs Will Crack the Top 10?
Some Canadian cities building temporary housing facilities to accommodate refugees OTTAWA — A significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada has prompted some cities to start building temporary housing for new arrivals. David Baxter, The Canadian Press Nov 21, 2024 2:53 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle OTTAWA — A significant increase in the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada has prompted some cities to start building temporary housing for new arrivals. The city of Ottawa is working to establish what's known as a sprung structure that serves as both a temporary shelter and a centre to provide settlement services such as language training and employment assistance. These centres are meant to house refugees only for their first few weeks in the city before they move on to more suitable housing in Ottawa's settlement infrastructure. The city has identified two potential locations for these centres, both in the city's west end. Planning documents describe them as "modular tension fabric buildings." The planned locations for these structures have been a point of tension in the affected neighbourhoods. The city identified dozens of potential sites, generating pushback in some neighbourhoods. In early November it proposed two final options, and rallies have been held both in support of and against those sites. Many residents complained they were not adequately consulted on the location. One of the planned spots is a parcel of land owned by the federal government near the Nepean Sportsplex, which serves about 1.5 million people annually, according to city data. The other is near a public transit park and ride lot in the western suburb of Kanata. City Councillor Sean Devine, whose ward includes the sportsplex site, said residents have a lot to say about the issue. "A lot of it is coming from the fact that it would have been preferable if the city of Ottawa had communicated the information sooner, perhaps in advance of the recommendations," he said in an interview. Devine said Ottawa has seen a spike in the amount of refugees coming to the capital in the last two years. This aligns with national trends in both refugee and asylum seeker rates. Canada had nearly 250,000 refugee claims in the queue as of Sept. 30, 2024 and had approved more than 33,000 claims between January and the end of September. In all of 2023, Canada accepted 37,000 refugee claims, and in 2022, it accepted 28,000. Devine said the city has been using two community centre gymnasiums filled with bunk beds to help temporarily house some claimants before they go on to other types of housing. The Ottawa Mission said in a statement published in September that it began to notice a significant increase to the number of refugees occupying its shelter beds in the summer of 2023. By that October, 61 per cent of the beds were being used by refugees, an all-time high. The new structures will be funded through the federal interim housing assistance program, through which municipalities and provinces can bill the feds for costs incurred for temporarily housing asylum claimants. Just over $1 billion has been distributed since 2017, primarily in Ontario and Quebec, with the city of Ottawa receiving $105 million so far. Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds, who represents the Ottawa riding of Kanata-Nepean, said she is disappointed with how the plans have been communicated with residents. After the city announced the two new chosen locations, Sudds said she has been talking with constituents and city officials because one of the proposed locations is in her riding. "Frankly what I'm hearing is a lot of frustration that they are just learning about this without the opportunity to be consulted or provide input. And also hearing a lot of fear, frankly, and I think that is stemming from a void of information," Sudds said. With the planned opening for these welcome centres about a year away, Sudds also questions the use of a sprung structure, instead wanting to see a facility that can offer a more "dignified" start in Ottawa. "We're a city of a million people. We have always welcomed newcomers to our city using different ways and methods, and I think we need to put the challenge out to our city, to the people who live in this city on how we accommodate and set these folks up for success because I have no doubt that we would get some fabulous suggestions," Sudds said. This response from Sudds caught Devine by surprise, as he said the city is working "hand-in-hand" with the federal government on these plans. "The city of Ottawa is working resolutely to implement effective solutions to an urgent crisis in a timely matter, and the best thing that our federal partners can do is provide the resources and support we need," he said. Louisa Taylor, executive director of settlement service organization 613 Refugee, has been working with the city in co-ordinating resources for settlement services at the future centres. She said she's "cautiously excited" about the plans. "The excitement is that they are trying to create a formal pathway for refugee claimants into housing and into accessing services from the moment that they arrive in our city. Very few, if any, other Canadian cities have this," she said. Taylor said the high number of refugees in an Ottawa homeless shelter is what spurred her and 613 Refugee to organize a recent rally in support of the structure. "For several years now, hundreds of refugee claimants have been living, sleeping on bunk beds and cots in community centres and arenas in different parts of the city. No one has been out protesting about that. What they're protesting is the idea of having a facility in their community that they don't know enough about," she said. The Peel region in the Greater Toronto Area opened a similar facility earlier this month to address the same issues. Mississauga Councillor Natalie Hart, whose ward hosts the reception centre near Pearson Airport, said the region needed to open a dedicated facility for refugees and asylum seekers to ease the pressure on other social services. Hart said the Peel region and Toronto have seen a "sharp increase" in refugees coming to the GTA since spring 2023. "It's been pretty much unprecedented, far exceeding the norm that we've normally had in Peel. They're coming from African countries who have fled their homes at a fear of persecution and death and these asylum claimants are arriving with very minimal resources," she said. The Mississauga centre is based in a former four-storey office park, which the Peel region signed a 10-year-lease on earlier this year to act as a refugee reception centre. The first floor is currently the only one that's open, and Hart said it now has 88 beds. Construction is nearing completion on the remainder of the building, and is expected to be fully open early next year. She said the location in a light industrial area was chosen due to its proximity to transit and other services like employment agencies. The Ottawa city planning document references similar sprung structures being used in California and Oregon. They are not entirely new to Ottawa either, as the Ottawa Hospital currently uses a sprung structure to accommodate overflow with their emergency response centre. "If in a few years there is no longer a need then they could be repurposed to fill some other need. They could be relocated to serve a different kind of recreational need somewhere else," Devine said. "But knowing that we can't predict the future, we better damn well prepare for the present. I think getting some kind of manageable, effective solution in places is a responsibility that all levels of government have to address." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 19, 2024 David Baxter, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National News Next storm looms as B.C. cleans up from bomb cyclone. What's behind the foul weather? 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