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[ad_1] Di’Shon Bernard is the most likely of Manchester United’s young players to head out on loan this week. United have already sent a number of academy stars out on loan this summer, with Max Taylor the latest to follow Under-23 teammates Dylan Levitt, James Garner, Tahith Chong, Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore in securing a temporary move. And MEN Sport understands centre-back Bernard, 19, has been in talks with League One and League Two clubs over a possible loan until the end of the season. The London-born defender has made just one senior appearance for United, starting in the…

[ad_1] Northern Ireland’s Secretary of State has pledged to take a decision on whether to order a public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane by the end of November, the High Court heard today. ounsel for Brandon Lewis gave the commitment and offered an apology for the time taken to reach a final position – some of which could not be justified. The development came in a legal challenge by Mr Finucane’s widow to the British Government’s delay in acting on a finding that his death has never been properly investigated. Geraldine Finucane’s barrister described the ongoing hold-up as…

[ad_1] With the new generation a month away, I finally got my hands on a true next-gen title after putting the new Xbox Series X through the paces with backwards compatible games. Dirt 5 is a visual treat; mud flings into the air as you throw on your handbreak to cut around a corner as the sun slices through deep blue sky in blinding fashion. The visual leap forward is noticeable, but I was most impressed by how smooth everything feels. Dirt 5 capitalizes on the speed emphasis of the Xbox Series X, loading detailed environments with several cars in just…

[ad_1] Killer whales have declared war on Spanish fishing boats. Since July, there have been at least 30 attacks on small boats in which the mammals ram the vessels. Most have taken place off Spain’s north-west coast, but some were rammed by the mammals in the Straits of Gibraltar and five ships were attacked in Portuguese waters. A woman who was onboard one of the ships said that the attack felt “totally orchestrated”. A dog owner was embarrassed when the pet she was walking found a sex toy. Klara Robson was walking a labrador named Charlie and thought he was…

[ad_1] Britain’s Got Talent has released the voting figures from last night’s final, and it might just surprise you. Pianist Jon Courtenay was crowned the 2020 figure on Saturday – although the result left many unhappy with viewers rooting for choir Sign Along With Us. Among the 10 finalists Welsh father and son magic act James and Dylan Piper moved the judges with their touching performance looking back at the importance of family during lockdown. But none of the five magic acts made the top four, with comedian and entertainer Steve Royle, Sign Along With Us, and comedian Nabil Abdulrashid…

[ad_1] The virus responsible for Covid-19 can survive for up to four weeks on surfaces including banknotes and mobile phone screens, researchers have claimed. Australia’s national science agency CSIRO found the virus was “extremely robust” at 20C (68F), or room temperature, and survived for less time at hotter temperatures. The research involved drying virus in an artificial mucus on different surfaces, at concentrations similar to those reported in samples from infected patients and then re-isolating the virus over a month. The study was also carried out in the dark, as research has demonstrated direct sunlight can rapidly inactivate the virus.…

[ad_1] Edinson Cavani is aiming to challenge for the Premier League title with Manchester United after joining the club on a free transfer. The forward signed a one-year-deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months, and brings a wealth of experience with him to the Premier League. Cavani lifted six Ligue 1 titles during his time with Paris Saint-Germain on his way to become the club’s record goalscorer. He also lifted the Copa America trophy with Uruguay in 2011. United finished third in the Premier League last season, finishing 33 points behind eventual winners Liverpool. Cavani…

[ad_1] Another year off for Forza while it retools and reboots for next-gen means that Dirt 5 will now play the role of the Xbox Series X’s obligatory racing game at launch. And racing games, of course, traditionally act as graphical showcases for your new console. You show them to your friends so they can see what your $500 got you. Well, after playing a couple hours of the off-road-focused Dirt 5 on the Series X, my eyeballs are disappointingly un-melted. That’s not to say Dirt 5 looks bad – that’s not the case at all – but I don’t…

[ad_1] Recruiting now for temporary Census staff ISRA has launched its recruitment campaign for Census 2021. Almost 1900 temporary field staff will be required to help with census operations throughout Northern Ireland. If you are a people person, have great customer service skills and want to be part of something that affects all of us, then take a look to see how you can get involved. Closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Friday 23 October 2020. What is the census? The census takes place once every ten years and is a count of our population and housing.…

[ad_1] The Government has revealed the music clubs, arts venues and orchestras in line for a share of £257million to help them survive the coronavirus crisis. Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club, Bristol’s Old Vic theatre and the London Symphony Orchestra are among more than 1,300 arts venues and organisations to receive up to £1 million in funding. The first list of recipients includes venues and organisations who applied for less than £1 million – with future releases of up to £3 million going to larger organisations. It is part of the Government’s £1.6 billion Culture Recovery Fund, and will “protect these…