EastEnders execs are said to be getting ready to drop upcoming storylines once the show returns following a brief hiatus. Should bosses go ahead and throw current storylines in the bin, it will create a second series of the iconic soap.

Producers are hoping that the drastic decision will allow EastEnders to come back, bigger than ever once they return to the set later this month.

Cast and crew on the Albert Square-based show shut up shop in March once the UK went into lockdown following the coronavirus outbreak.

An insider told The Sun: "Everyone understands that this is an unprecedented moment in the soap's history having to take this break, so they want to make a big event out of the comeback. "They're planning big storylines and a big

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Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake & More Highlights From YouTube's 'Dear Class of 2020' Special

coronavirus crisis, but the stars aligned — and teamed up — to make sure the students felt inspired and appreciated nonetheless.As part of the YouTube Originals event dozens of musicians, actors, artists and public figures shared messages of hope and solidarity with all those graduating amid a global pandemic and unprecedented social activism.From a jazzy, orchestra-backed opening number from Lizzo to three separate messages from Barack and Michelle Obama, to speeches and calls to action from Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake and more, there was no shortage of love during this virtual graduation ceremony.Here's a look back at some of Sunday's most moving, life-affirming appearances from the star-studded The «Truth Hurts»

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Democrats look to counter GOP vote-by-mail fraud claims

WASHINGTON – Democrats are mounting a new effort to push back against a well-funded Republican campaign that seeks to undermine public confidence in mail-in-voting, which President Donald Trump has said, without offering proof, will lead to election fraud. Fair Fight, an organization led by former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, has joined forces with Priorities USA, the largest Democratic outside group, and American Bridge, the party’s opposition research clearinghouse, to form a new effort called Voter Suppression Watch.

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DWP bosses suspended after allegations of boozy parties during lockdown

Greenock Jobcentre Plus office by security staff and told not to return to work after the allegations surfaced.The latest disgrace for the Department for Work and Pensions comes after the Greenock centre reported a 12 per cent surge in Universal Credit claimants.It also happened after the lowdown restrictions meant the office had to be closed to the public to protect them from transmission of the potentially deadly coronavirus.After the whistle was blown by another member of staff, a decision was taken by DWP bosses in London to immediately suspend the staff members.A full investigation is to be carried out.A source said: “The allegation is that managers in Greenock had at least two social gatherings where people were having a drink and

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Saskatoon street sings ‘O Canada’ to honour front-line health-care workers

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“It felt really good that everyone decided to come no matter what,” Cory said. “We’re probably going to do that every week (going forward).”

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Lake County Schools seeking input on back-to-school plans

LAKE COUNTY – Lake County Schools is seeking input from employees, parents and students regarding questions and safety protocols for a return to school in August.The district has created two surveys, one for employees, and another for parents and students. Questions seek input on start dates, safety protocols and distance learning, among other topics.District staff will consider the survey responses as they work collaboratively to develop back-to-school plans, all of which will be subject to directives from Gov.

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Saskatoon street sings ‘O Canada’ to honour frontline healthcare workers

A street in the River Heights neighbourhood meet every Sunday at noon to sing the Canadian national anthem.

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Downtown Victoria’s Government Street going mostly car-free starting Monday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Funding for initial planning to transform the street into a pedestrian-priority space was approved in the 2020 budget, but council voted to fast-track the changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Health experts have called for increased outdoor space to allow physical distancing, and have advised that dining outdoors could help slow the spread of the virus.

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Pandemic deals 'fatal blow' to arts with €10m revenue loss

Artists and others working in creative industries say they've lost more than €10 million in revenue since venues closed due to Covid-19 restrictions while over 12,000 cultural events have been cancelled so far this year.

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Coronation Street beauty Helen Flanagan strips off for unedited underwear pics

Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has stripped off to share unedited underwear pictures on Instagram.

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Strictly 'planning to book celebs without young kids' who can stay away from home longer

Strictly Come Dancing is reportedly planning to book celebrities without young children so that they will be able to stay away from home for a longer period of time.

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Beyoncé Gives Moving Commencement Speech, ‘Don’t Let The World Make You Feel You Have To Look A Certain Way To Be Brilliant’

Beyoncé was just one of the many to take part in the “Dear Class Of 2020” virtual graduation hosted Barack and Michelle Obama.

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'Kicking us while we're down' Glasgow pub bosses slam second break-in since start of lockdown

Glasgow pub has slammed vandals for trashing their business for the second time since the start of lockdown. A window of the Tabac bar on Mitchell Lane in the city centre was smashed despite signs warning there was no cash inside.

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June 15 reopening date for Elgin County beaches may be delayed as talks continue

reopening plans for beaches this week amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Central Elgin Mayor Sally Martyn told Jess Brady on 980 CFPL’s Afternoon Show Friday the previous target date for beaches’ reopening was June 15, “but I don’t think that’s going to happen, because having (everything) coordinated in one week is very difficult.”Dave Mennill, the Warden of Elgin County, told Mike Stubbs on 980 CFPL’s London Live Friday that they’ve assigned a task force that will begin discussions regarding possible guidelines starting Monday.

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Lizzo Kicks Off The Class of 2020 Event With A Pumped Up Pomp Circumstance March

As so many young people across the country have missed out on graduation due to the coronavirus pandemic, stars like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Camila Cabello have come together to put on a special show just for them – and it all started with the incomparable Lizzo.

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Lose your lockdown love handles in 14 days with this easy diet plan

Has more than two months of lockdown wreaked havoc with your diet? Don’t panic, you’re not alone.

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Snoop Dogg Explains Why He Plans To Vote For The First Time Ever In November

Snoop Dogg is ready to be part of the democratic process.

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Letter to my Younger Self: Nothing good happens after 2am warns Amilia Stewart Keating

Each week a different Irish woman we love imparts the wisdom they’d give to themself at an earlier stage of their life. This Sunday, actress Amilia Stewart Keating shares her Letter to my Younger Self.Dear Younger Self, you lost, anxious little wagon,For the love of God, please stop being so afraid to fail all the time.

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Jennifer Connelly says lockdown has been 'really difficult' due to the 'lack of human connection'

The past few months of lockdown laws, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, have been challenging for many.AndJennifer Connelly has opened up about the struggles she's faced, particularly the toll of a lack of human interaction, as she isolates with her family in rural Vermont.The 49-year-old actress spoke to Emmy magazine as their June cover star and confessed 'it's been really difficult.' Not easy:Jennifer Connelly confessed on Sunday that she and her family have found lockdown 'really difficult' due to the 'lack of human connection''I can’t remember if it’s three weeks or four weeks now that we’ve been here,' she began. 'We don’t go anywhere.

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Ariel Winter showcases her curves in a pair of overalls at a studio with boyfriend Luke Benward

Ariel Winter showcased her curves in a fitted pair of overalls on a visit to the studiowith boyfriend Luke Bernard in Los Angeles.The 22-year-old Sofia The First voice actress made the most of her curvaceous figure in an all-black ensemble during her Sunday morning escapade.As she nestled a large iced coffee and new script, her doting beau carried a large tripod back to their car. Sunday morning: Ariel Winter showcases her curves in a fitted pair of overalls, during a visit to the studio with boyfriend Luke Bernard in Los AngelesThe 25-year-oldDumplin' star, who is more than a foot taller than his love, sported a black Batman t-shirt, light grey shorts and a pair of crew socks from the In-N-Out Burger chain.

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The criminals locked up in Greater Manchester since the start of June

our round-up of criminals locked-up in May but now it is time for another run in June.People have been locked up for all manner of criminal offences with M.E.N.

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Nikki Sanderson: 'Feeling empty' Hollyoaks star opens up after 'hard' depression battle

Countryfile star Helen Skelton, 36, in Channel 4's SAS Who Dares Wins final last week, has opened up about "feeling empty" in the coronavirus lockdown.The former Coronation Street actress revealed she suffered from 'bad' depression in her twenties and needs to keep her mind motivated while at home with her boyfriend Greg Whitehurst.Nikki, who lives with her partner of five years, Greg, has gone into detail about their time in lockdown together.The SAS Who Dares Wins star told The Mirror how she has had to keep busy after suffering from depression in her twenties.Nikki divulged: "I have to.

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Snoop Dogg Explains Why He Plans to Vote for The First Time Ever in November

Snoop Dogg is ready to be part of the democratic process. During an appearance on Real 92.3's on Thursday, the rapper revealed that he's never voted before — but is ready to head to the polls for the 2020 presidential election. «For many years they had me brainwashed thinking that you couldn't vote because you had a criminal record,» explained Snoop, who was convicted of a felony in 1990 and 2007. «I didn't know that.

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Pandemic deals 'fatal blow' to arts with €10m revenue loss

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EastEnders’ Maisie Smith squeals with delight as she finds a baby seal on a walk

EASTENDERS star Maisie Smith squealed with delight today after finding a SEAL on her walk. The actress - who plays Tiffany Baker in the BBC soap - was on a walk around her local area in Essex when she spotted the adorable baby seal relaxing on a boat near the water.

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'Coronavirus put our IVF plans on hold': Glamour model Rhian Sugden on her fertility battle

Manchester Evening News.Tests revealed the model has the 'egg count of a woman over 45' and is in the stage of perimenopause - the time during which the body makes the transition to menopause marking the end of the reproductive years.Rhian has also been told she has only a three-per-cent chance of getting pregnant by IVF."It only takes one egg," she said."That's why I'm trying everything I can to boost my chances."Rhian has previously shared her IVF experience with her fans on social media, including the moment she came round from her egg retrieval procedure thinking she was Jesus.And she received a flood of support after being left in tears by vile trolls who told her she 'doesn't deserve to have babies'.She has shared her journey to show

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Emmerdale fans baffled over Sam and Lydia farm blunder in lockdown episode

Emmerdale 's first look clip of their lockdown episode sparked confusion among some viewers after they spotted a weird blunder.

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Jennifer Lopez's fiancé Alex Rodriguez shares look inside their incredible garden

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine and Alex Rodriguez have been making the most of the lockdown and have been enjoying spending quality time with their family in Miami. The celebrity couple have the most incredible mansion close to the beach, and over the weekend, A-Rod shared a new photo from inside their large garden, sharing a glimpse of their outdoor pool as he sat at the table with a morning coffee.

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David Beckham shares adorable photo of Harper looking just like mum Victoria

Little Harper Beckham is showing she has mum's sense of style after dad David's cute snap of his very grown up daughter.

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India has nearly 2.5 lakh coronavirus cases, but recovery rate at 48.37%

highest ever single-day spike of 9,971 new Covid-19 cases and 287 deaths in 24 hours.The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the country's coronavirus count has now climbed to 2,46,628, including 6,929 deaths.Meanwhile, the ministry said ICMR has further ramped up the testing capacity for detecting the novel coronavirus in infected persons. There are 759 Covid-19 testing labs in the country at the moment, including 531 government ones and 228 private once."1,42,069 samples were tested in the last 24 hours.

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₹12.33 lakh cr in FY20 due to reduction in corp tax, increase in PIT exemption

NEW DELHI : The gross direct tax collection in 2019-20 fiscal dipped 4.92 per cent to ₹12.33 lakh crore on account of reduction in corporate tax rate, increased standard deduction and personal I-T exemption limit, the Income Tax department said on Sunday.The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in a statement, said the fall in tax collection is on expected line and temporary in nature.The gross direct tax collection in 2018-19 fiscal stood at ₹12,97,674 crore.The government had lowered the net direct tax collection target for 2019-20 fiscal to ₹11.70 lakh crore in the Revised Estimates, from ₹13.3 lakh crore projected in Budget presented in July 2019.Although CBDT has not made public the actual net direct tax collection in 2019-20,

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Worldwide covid-19 cases pierce 7 million mark, more than 4 lakh deaths

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Werder's survival hopes dented in 1-0 loss to Wolfsburg

BREMEN – BREMEN, GermanyWolfsburg took a step toward the Europa League and Werder Bremen moved closer to a historic relegation from the Bundesliga as Wolfsburg won their meeting 1-0 on Sunday.Both teams' players kneeled around the center circle before the start in an anti-racism gesture following the protests across the United States.They were heading for a largely uneventful 0-0 draw in torrential rain before the 82nd minute, when Wolfsburg's substitute winger Felix Klaus curled in a cross from the right and Wout Weghorst met it with a bouncing header into the Werder goal.The result leaves Werder, last a German champion in 2009, in 17th place and facing relegation.

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COMMENTARY: The closure of the border reveals the differences between Canada and U.S.

longest nonmilitarized international border in the world, and strong economic ties.About 90 per cent of the Canadian population lives within a one-hour drive of the border.

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Lisa Faulkner stuns fans in bold white outfit - and Meghan Markle would love it

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Only would be brave enough to choose a white outfit to wear in the kitchen! The celebrity chef and her husband are back on our screens for John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen, and her outfit on Saturday's show was something we can totally see the wearing. Taking to Instagram, Lisa shared a breakdown of her chic ensemble, writing: "Lots of you asking about my outfit today on #johnandlisasweekendkitchen. Shirt from @dorothyperkins white jeans @mintvelvet and blue suede kicks @insidejigsaw."Styled by Jessica Shoker, her Dorothy Perkins striped shirt cost £22, and while the style only appears to be available in the maternity section, there are several other .

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Maharashtra govt plans to adopt new compensation strategy for citizens

MUMBAI : Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the state is planning to overhaul the old criteria for compensation to people affected by natural calamities in the backdrop of the recent cyclone “Nisarga", which has affected several districts of the state.Maharashtra, which is already struggling to contain the transmission of covid-19 infection, on Sunday, announced an emergency relief package of ₹75 crore for Ratnagiri district and ₹25 crore for Sindhudurg district to compensate for the damages due to the cyclone.Even though the state is dealing with the crisis of covid-19 pandemic, Thackeray said the government will decide on compensation for damages in Thane and Palghar also, which have seen relatively less damages

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When job loss helps build a dream career

NEW DELHI : The ongoing job crises constantly remind Ashutosh Vyas of the hard times he went through during the 2008 recession. He had just started working as a sales executive in Bengaluru’s Barclays when the financial disaster hit the world.

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Next stage of lockdown easing plans to be unveiled by Boris Johnson in days

coronavirus lockdown measures are relaxed further next week, according to reports. In the Prime Minister's ongoing bid to restart the economy, he wants to change the law to make it easier to hold wedding ceremonies outside, the Sunday Times reports.Currently, it is not legal to get married outside in England or Wales without a fixed shelter.He would also like do away with planning rules that prohibits many pubs, cafes and restaurants from using outside areas for dining, it is reported.

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Kate Garraway in upsetting home discovery as husband remains in coma: 'He hadn't planned'

Good Morning Britain presenter's spouse has been in hospital since the end of March.The 53-year-old's other half was hospitalised with breathing difficulties, before testing positive for coronavirus.The broadcaster and their two children Darcey, 14, and William, 10, haven't seen him in person since he was taken away in an ambulance.Derek was later put in an induced coma, with the drugs being withdraw three weeks ago, however he is yet to regain consciousness.Speaking The Sun, Kate said it is the simple things that can effect her the most, as she prays for her other half.She recalled one moment on spotting the family's calendar, which Derek normally updates with an "R" to represent recycling day.The star commented: "His writing is all over

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Lisa Kudrow's son isn't a fan of her work

Lisa Kudrow's son is "not a fan" of her work. The former 'Friends' star - who has 22-year-old Julian with husband Michel Stern - doesn't often talk about her work with Julian and is happy to keep it that way, as she wants their relationship to be purely familial.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'huge' Los Angeles plans 'in tatters'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's plans to settle in Los Angeles "are in tatters" because "the world has stopped" due to coronavirus, an expert has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex cut ties with the Royal Family in January, stepping back from their senior roles in a bid to seek financial independence.

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This is what it's like to launch a restaurant in lockdown

highergroundmcr.co) and taken part in charity events for Eat Well MCR."We call him the life raft," Joseph said of Paul. "He didn't ask for anything in return, he just wanted to help.

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Friends star Lisa Kudrow says she's happy her son isn't a fan of her work

Lisa Kudrow said her 22-year-old son Julian isn't a fan of her work.

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Lisa Nandy 'very proud' of Black Lives Matter protesters - 'you can't be silent'

Labour’s Lisa Nandy today declared she is "very proud" of Black Lives Matter protesters taking to streets amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding: "You cannot be silent".

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Simple food swaps for weight loss that you can make during lockdown

weight loss journey during lockdown, you're not alone. As the coronavirus pandemic, has been a stressful time in our lives it's fairly understandable to let ourselves go when it comes to food.

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Boris Johnson to set out plans to 'rebuild Britain' after coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic.The Prime Minister is expected to use a major speech to effectively relaunch the Conservatives' domestic agenda after the government's attention turned to the Covid-19 crisis.It also comes as the government are criticised for easing lockdown restrictions too early in a bid to kick start the economy.Mr Johnson is expected chair a meeting of his Cabinet this week to update them on the next lockdown-easing steps for a number of sectors, which are expected to take effect from June 15.The Sunday Times has reported that he will then unveil plans to ease restrictions on weddings and funerals from next month, as well as possible measures to reopen hairdressers before July 4.The report has also suggested that transport secretary

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'It was like a massive storm and then I found the sunlight' - How a homeless charity is a lifeline for 22-year-old Alice

new referrals for both short term mental-health interventions and longer term psychotherapy.Asked what would have happened if she didn't have the support, Alice says: "I know it's a bit dark but I would have probably committed suicide, cos of how bad it has got."If I didn't have my partner to go to or my family or support, I would have ended up committing suicide by now."Laura, a mental health worker at Centrepoint, says the lockdown has been particularly tough for young people like Alice.She says the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has had a particularly severe impact on people with insecure financial prospects."For a lot of young people, there's a massive increase in anxiety, just the uncertainty of not knowing what's ahead",

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RZA shares Bruce Lee-inspired new track ‘Be Like Water’

RZA has paid tribute to Bruce Lee in a new song ‘Be Like Water’.The rapper has often cited Lee as an inspiration, with Wu-Tang Clan‘s debut album ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ famously referencing 1973’s Enter the Dragon, the legendary martial arts star’s final film before his death, as well as the Shaw Brothers’ The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.“Bruce Lee’s teachings extended beyond physical martial arts. He was full of philosophy and mindfulness,” RZA said in a statement.“His quote ‘Be water my friend’ is profound and multi-tiered in definition.

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EastEnders bosses eager to 'start from scratch' as they look to ditch planned episodes

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