thedailymirror--2020-09-24--Mariah Carey says Derek Jeter affair was 'catalyst' to ending troubled marriage

Mariah Carey has opened up about how her affair with Derek Jeter served as a 'catalyst ' to ending her troubled first marriage .
The 50-year-old singer started seeing baseball star Jeter while she was still married to Tommy Mottola , 71 , who was the music executive who first discovered her .
Mariah has spoken out on an upcoming edition of Oprah Conversations in which she said that some of her songs were even inspired by her secret relationship with Jeter .
The chart-topping singer said : `` He was a catalyst that helped me get out of that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was somebody else .
`` But he was also very ambiguous looking to me .
I didn ’ t know who he was . ''
Mariah admits it may not have been the `` love of my life '' but the affair happened at a time when she knew that her marriage was no bed of roses .
She continued : `` We met and I ’ ve written songs about it , and honestly , I don ’ t think it was like : 'Oh my gosh , he was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time I did , because I didn ’ t think I would ever meet anybody who wouldn ’ t , what ’ s the word ?
`` I used the word , and I just thought about this last night .
`` Not look down on , but feel superior to me for – because of the fact that I ’ m not one way or the other in most people ’ s minds , and they have preconceived notions , whatever . ''
Speaking about how it affected her marriage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a catalyst , and I think that it was beautiful , and his family was a healthy family and they changed my viewpoint that : 'Oh , it ’ s because of the biracial situation that my family ’ s so screwed up , ' as opposed to : 'It ’ s them . '
'' Mariah said that the exposure she got to another world helped her .
She said : `` Yes , those things did play a huge part in their dysfunction , but it was healthy for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you know , basically kind of looked like mine but didn ’ t feel like mine .
`` And he was also living his dream job and doing his dream job and stuff , you know .
I believe we connected in that way . ''
Speaking to Vulture recently , Mariah said that the affair with Jeter did begin during her first marriage , which was from 1993 to 1998 .
She also revealed that The Roof and My All , two songs from her Butterfly album in 1997 , were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excerpt from her upcoming memoir The Meaning Of Mariah , she said that she met Derek at a dinner party , and their romance began with a `` text-flirting '' exchange .
She the secretly met him on the rooftop of his building and they kissed in the rain while drinking Champagne .
Mariah admitted : `` I mean , it ’ s not like it was some intensely deep , intellectually stimulating - again , it was a great moment , and it happened in a divine way because it helped me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sing , under those rules and regulations . ''
Mariah has said that she felt Tommy would n't allow her to do anything and she named her marital home after the infamous prison , Sing Sing .
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Mariah Carey has admitted that her problematic marriage to Tommy Mottola was brought to quicker conclusion due to her affair with Derek Jeter
Mariah Carey has opened up about how her affair with Derek Jeter served as a 'catalyst' to ending her troubled first marriage.
The 50-year-old singer started seeing baseball star Jeter while she was still married to Tommy Mottola, 71, who was the music executive who first discovered her.
Mariah has spoken out on an upcoming edition of Oprah Conversations in which she said that some of her songs were even inspired by her secret relationship with Jeter.
The chart-topping singer said: "He was a catalyst that helped me get out of that relationship, because I had believed that there was somebody else.
"But he was also very ambiguous looking to me. I didn’t know who he was."
Image: The Oprah Conversation) The Oprah Conversation)
Mariah admits it may not have been the "love of my life" but the affair happened at a time when she knew that her marriage was no bed of roses.
She continued: "We met and I’ve written songs about it, and honestly, I don’t think it was like: 'Oh my gosh, he was the love of my li-' like, at the time I did, because I didn’t think I would ever meet anybody who wouldn’t, what’s the word?
"I used the word, and I just thought about this last night.
"Not look down on, but feel superior to me for – because of the fact that I’m not one way or the other in most people’s minds, and they have preconceived notions, whatever."
Image: The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images) The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)
Speaking about how it affected her marriage, Mariah added: "But he was a catalyst, and I think that it was beautiful, and his family was a healthy family and they changed my viewpoint that: 'Oh, it’s because of the biracial situation that my family’s so screwed up,' as opposed to: 'It’s them.'"
Mariah said that the exposure she got to another world helped her. She said: "Yes, those things did play a huge part in their dysfunction, but it was healthy for me to see a functional family, that, you know, basically kind of looked like mine but didn’t feel like mine.
"And he was also living his dream job and doing his dream job and stuff, you know. I believe we connected in that way."
Image: The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images) The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)
Speaking to Vulture recently, Mariah said that the affair with Jeter did begin during her first marriage, which was from 1993 to 1998.
She also revealed that The Roof and My All, two songs from her Butterfly album in 1997, were about the baseball star.
In an excerpt from her upcoming memoir The Meaning Of Mariah, she said that she met Derek at a dinner party, and their romance began with a "text-flirting" exchange.
She the secretly met him on the rooftop of his building and they kissed in the rain while drinking Champagne.
Mariah admitted: "I mean, it’s not like it was some intensely deep, intellectually stimulating - again, it was a great moment, and it happened in a divine way because it helped me get past living there, in Sing Sing, under those rules and regulations."
Mariah has said that she felt Tommy wouldn't allow her to do anything and she named her marital home after the infamous prison, Sing Sing.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-24--Pubs and restaurants warn curfew clampdown will 'kill off 1 million jobs'

The hospitality and entertainment sector warns Boris Johnson ’ s latest Covid-19 clampdown will leave many firms struggling to survive and risks putting a million people out of work .
Pub landlords , cafe owners , caterers , theatres and sports clubs told of their despair at restrictions that leave them facing six more months of lost trade .
And there were calls to continue the vital furlough lifeline beyond the end of October .
Entrepreneur and former Pizza Express boss Luke Johnson said : “ I would estimate of the three million [ on the furlough scheme ] at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” And trade bodies revealed almost a quarter of their members think their firms will fail by the end of the year without further support .
What is your view ?
Have your say in the comments below A 10pm curfew comes into force for hospitality businesses today .
Other restrictions include venues only operating table service , and the number allowed at weddings and civil partnership ceremonies has been halved to 15 .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will on Thursday unveil measures intended to prevent a jobs bloodbath .
But a survey by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association , UKHospitality and the British Institute of Innkeeping found that one in eight hospitality staff have already been made redundant .
And more jobs are expected to go when the furlough scheme ends .
On average , businesses believe their workforce will be 25 % lower next February , meaning a loss of 675,000 jobs since February this year .
BBPA chief Emma McClarkin said : “ This research shows pub businesses were already teetering on the edge.
” UKHospitality chief Kate Nicholls added : “ The additional restrictions announced this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is operating with razor-thin margins and needs all the help it can get.
” Businesses told of their fears and frustration last night .
Paul Pringle , owner of the Intermezzo , Alvinos and Tokyo bars in Newcastle , said : “ The new lockdown is a nightmare and the announcement that these restrictions could remain for six months signals another major blow for an industry on its knees .
`` Most business in my bars is after 10pm.
” Mr Pringle has already temporarily closed one of his venues with trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He added : “ Furlough has masked the true picture of the employment situation , and job losses are going to be inevitable.
” Sara Fairchild , 36 , owns Cafe No.3 in Bath , Somerset .
She said : “ The first lockdown was bad enough .
The two-metre [ rule ] was impossible for us because we are only small .
Now , the next six months are going to hit people hard.
” Alan Morgan , 73 , managing director of the Abbey Ales brewery , which runs four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are coping but like other licensees need help with rents from pub companies .
“ Without that we will struggle to survive.
” Sue Wright , of Cheshire-based Sue Le Bonne Catering , would normally do 100 weddings a year but has done none since March .
She said : “ The Government doesn ’ t understand the industry .
Having 15 guests is just impossible.
” Plans to trial socially distanced crowds at sporting events next month have been put on hold just as clubs were preparing for the return of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive Tarquin McDonald warned there is a risk of a Premiership club going under .
He said : “ The longer this goes on without crowds it is unsustainable , it is bleak.
” Philippa Childs , head of Bectu union , said : “ Theatres and live events are on the brink .
A further six months potentially without audiences could be the final nail in the coffin for many , unless the Government takes further action.
” Boris Johnson ’ s latest update included yet another U-turn , with staff who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged to do so over winter .
It added to mounting annoyance at the Prime Minister ’ s mixed messages .
Referring to Mr Johnson ’ s TV address on Tuesday , Julian Metclafe , founder of Pret a Manger and boss of Itsu , said : “ To turn to a nation and say stay at home and then spout off some Churchillian nonsense about we ’ ll make it through , is terribly unhelpful to this country.
” Mr Metcalfe , who headed a taskforce for Mr Johnson when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The repercussions on this six months are going to be devastating .
We need leadership , we don ’ t need exaggerated nonsense.
” And Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband said : “ It is essential that public health measures go hand in hand with economic support , or we will see disaster for businesses and workers.
” You can find a breakdown of all the new rules you need to know here .

SIR KEIR STARMER: THE RETURN OF THIS VIRUS IS A FAILURE OF GOVERNMENT
SIR KEIR STARMER: THE RETURN OF THIS VIRUS IS A FAILURE OF GOVERNMENT
Hospitality businesses fear mounting job losses and closures as the 10pm curfew law kicks in from today in the government's bid to halt the UK's coronavirus second wave
The hospitality and entertainment sector warns Boris Johnson’s latest Covid-19 clampdown will leave many firms struggling to survive and risks putting a million people out of work.
Pub landlords, cafe owners, caterers, theatres and sports clubs told of their despair at restrictions that leave them facing six more months of lost trade.
And there were calls to continue the vital furlough lifeline beyond the end of October.
Entrepreneur and former Pizza Express boss Luke Johnson said: “I would estimate of the three million [on the furlough scheme] at least a million will be made redundant.”
And trade bodies revealed almost a quarter of their members think their firms will fail by the end of the year without further support.
What is your view? Have your say in the comments below
Image: PA) PA)
A 10pm curfew comes into force for hospitality businesses today. Other restrictions include venues only operating table service, and the number allowed at weddings and civil partnership ceremonies has been halved to 15.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will on Thursday unveil measures intended to prevent a jobs bloodbath.
But a survey by trade bodies the British Beer & Pub Association, UKHospitality and the British Institute of Innkeeping found that one in eight hospitality staff have already been made redundant.
Image: PA) PA)
And more jobs are expected to go when the furlough scheme ends.
On average, businesses believe their workforce will be 25% lower next February, meaning a loss of 675,000 jobs since February this year.
BBPA chief Emma McClarkin said: “This research shows pub businesses were already teetering on the edge.”
UKHospitality chief Kate Nicholls added: “The additional restrictions announced this week place even further burdens on a sector that is operating with razor-thin margins and needs all the help it can get.”
Businesses told of their fears and frustration last night. Paul Pringle, owner of the Intermezzo, Alvinos and Tokyo bars in Newcastle, said: “The new lockdown is a nightmare and the announcement that these restrictions could remain for six months signals another major blow for an industry on its knees.
"Most business in my bars is after 10pm.”
Image: Rowan Griffiths) Rowan Griffiths)
Mr Pringle has already temporarily closed one of his venues with trade in the other two down 40%. He added: “Furlough has masked the true picture of the employment situation, and job losses are going to be inevitable.”
Sara Fairchild, 36, owns Cafe No.3 in Bath, Somerset. She said: “The first lockdown was bad enough. The two-metre [rule] was impossible for us because we are only small. Now, the next six months are going to hit people hard.”
Alan Morgan, 73, managing director of the Abbey Ales brewery, which runs four pubs in Bath, said: “We are coping but like other licensees need help with rents from pub companies.
“Without that we will struggle to survive.”
Image: Rowan Griffiths) Rowan Griffiths)
Sue Wright, of Cheshire-based Sue Le Bonne Catering, would normally do 100 weddings a year but has done none since March.
She said: “The Government doesn’t understand the industry. Having 15 guests is just impossible.” Plans to trial socially distanced crowds at sporting events next month have been put on hold just as clubs were preparing for the return of some vital income.
Bath Rugby chief executive Tarquin McDonald warned there is a risk of a Premiership club going under. He said: “The longer this goes on without crowds it is unsustainable, it is bleak.”
Philippa Childs, head of Bectu union, said: “Theatres and live events are on the brink. A further six months potentially without audiences could be the final nail in the coffin for many, unless the Government takes further action.”
Boris Johnson ’s latest update included yet another U-turn, with staff who can “work effectively” from home urged to do so over winter.
It added to mounting annoyance at the Prime Minister’s mixed messages.
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
Referring to Mr Johnson’s TV address on Tuesday, Julian Metclafe, founder of Pret a Manger and boss of Itsu, said: “To turn to a nation and say stay at home and then spout off some Churchillian nonsense about we’ll make it through, is terribly unhelpful to this country.”
Mr Metcalfe, who headed a taskforce for Mr Johnson when he was mayor of London, added: “The repercussions on this six months are going to be devastating. We need leadership, we don’t need exaggerated nonsense.”
And Shadow Business Secretary Ed Miliband said: “It is essential that public health measures go hand in hand with economic support, or we will see disaster for businesses and workers.”
You can find a breakdown of all the new rules you need to know here.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--'Last orders' in final pub night out before 10pm curfew kicks in indefinitely

Punters crowded out for one final late-night hurrah in pubs , bars and restaurants before new 10pm curfews kick in .
Wednesday night marked the last for boozers up and down the country before the fresh coronavirus restrictions hit for the foreseeable future .
England 's drinking spots will have to call last orders well before 10pm in new laws brought in by Boris Johnson to curb surging infection rates .
And it will put an indefinite end - for the foreseeable future - to a traditional British spectacle of punters standing outside pubs with pints .
Drinkers were spotted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night out as strict rules taking effect from later this evening bring in 10pm closing times , and table-service only rules - ending queuing for the bar , and lingering outdoors with drinks unless customers are seated .
What is your view ?
Have your say in the comments below The hospitality industry has slammed the new measures , as job losses and business closures mount for an industry struck hard by the pandemic .
The Prime Minister this week warned Brits to expect the restrictions to last at least six months , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus .
Pictures from London nightlife hot-spot Soho show revellers were eager to get their last orders in before the curfews take effect .
And punters queued outside pubs in Blackpool to get their last swills in before the law change .
Pictures from Soho show the entertainment district buzzing with people late into Wednesday evening .
The West End destination had closed entire streets to traffic this summer to allow its drinking and eating establishments to spill out into al fresco street dining .
It will be the last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to fill the streets of spots like Soho by standing with pints outside pubs , in a blow for the businesses ' tills relying on serving as many customers as possible while maintaining social distancing guidelines .
The common habit for pub-goers around the UK will be banned from Thursday , when all food and drink will have to be consumed sitting indoors and outdoors at venues .
Establishments selling food and drink to be taken off-site will still be allowed to do so - but customers will not be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The measures sparked critique from the frustrated hospitality sector in recent days - including complaints that the rules did n't stop people returning to gather at private homes to drink .
Hospitality UK warned illegal house parties and raves that dogged the UK in summer would continue long after bars ' 10pm closing times .
Cases on Wednesday soared by 6,178 in a 24-hour period in the third highest daily increase ever during Britain 's lockdown .
Another 37 people died , bringing the official death toll across all settings to 41,862 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Britain 's lockdown six months on , as measures begin ramping up once again just as the grim anniversary is marked and winter looms .
The hospitality sector from Thursday will be restricted to table service by law , along with the closing time curfews .
Retail staff will now have to wear masks while they serve from Monday - not just customers .
And staff and customers at all indoor hospitality venues - such as pubs and restaurants - will be ordered to wear masks by law , except when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or drink .
The measures come on top of other fresh laws including the 'rule of six ' limiting gatherings .
Millions more in vast swathes of England 's north are living under even harsher restrictions in local lockdowns , including forbidding households mixing at all .
You can find a breakdown of all the new rules you need to know here .

Pubs, bars and restaurants marked the final night for the foreseeable future that they are legally allowed to stay open past 10pm before fresh coronavirus lockdown restrictions hit England later today
'Last orders' at pubs in final night out before 10pm curfew kicks in indefinitely
Punters crowded out for one final late-night hurrah in pubs, bars and restaurants before new 10pm curfews kick in.
Wednesday night marked the last for boozers up and down the country before the fresh coronavirus restrictions hit for the foreseeable future.
England's drinking spots will have to call last orders well before 10pm in new laws brought in by Boris Johnson to curb surging infection rates.
And it will put an indefinite end - for the foreseeable future - to a traditional British spectacle of punters standing outside pubs with pints.
Drinkers were spotted around the country enjoying a final late night out as strict rules taking effect from later this evening bring in 10pm closing times, and table-service only rules - ending queuing for the bar, and lingering outdoors with drinks unless customers are seated.
What is your view? Have your say in the comments below
Image: PA) PA)
The hospitality industry has slammed the new measures, as job losses and business closures mount for an industry struck hard by the pandemic.
The Prime Minister this week warned Brits to expect the restrictions to last at least six months, as the UK battles a second wave of the virus.
Pictures from London nightlife hot-spot Soho show revellers were eager to get their last orders in before the curfews take effect.
And punters queued outside pubs in Blackpool to get their last swills in before the law change.
Image: PA) PA)
Pictures from Soho show the entertainment district buzzing with people late into Wednesday evening.
The West End destination had closed entire streets to traffic this summer to allow its drinking and eating establishments to spill out into al fresco street dining.
It will be the last night, however, that people will be able to fill the streets of spots like Soho by standing with pints outside pubs, in a blow for the businesses' tills relying on serving as many customers as possible while maintaining social distancing guidelines.
The common habit for pub-goers around the UK will be banned from Thursday, when all food and drink will have to be consumed sitting indoors and outdoors at venues.
Image: ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Establishments selling food and drink to be taken off-site will still be allowed to do so - but customers will not be able to linger on their premises or outside.
The measures sparked critique from the frustrated hospitality sector in recent days - including complaints that the rules didn't stop people returning to gather at private homes to drink.
Hospitality UK warned illegal house parties and raves that dogged the UK in summer would continue long after bars' 10pm closing times.
Cases on Wednesday soared by 6,178 in a 24-hour period in the third highest daily increase ever during Britain's lockdown.
Image: PA) PA)
Another 37 people died, bringing the official death toll across all settings to 41,862.
This week has marked a new milestone in Britain's lockdown six months on, as measures begin ramping up once again just as the grim anniversary is marked and winter looms.
The hospitality sector from Thursday will be restricted to table service by law, along with the closing time curfews.
Retail staff will now have to wear masks while they serve from Monday - not just customers.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
And staff and customers at all indoor hospitality venues - such as pubs and restaurants - will be ordered to wear masks by law, except when they are seated at a table to eat or drink.
The measures come on top of other fresh laws including the 'rule of six' limiting gatherings.
Millions more in vast swathes of England's north are living under even harsher restrictions in local lockdowns, including forbidding households mixing at all.
You can find a breakdown of all the new rules you need to know here.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--Tom Hanks recalls guilt at 'abandoning' kids after walking out on first marriage

Tom Hanks has spoken about his feeling of guilt when he divorced his first wife , Samantha Lewes .
The 64-year-old Hollywood actor was married to Samantha from 1978 to 1987 and he had two children with her , daughter Elizabeth and son Colin .
In a forthcoming edition of In Depth with Graham Bensinger , Tom has shared his worry that he thought his children might think he was 'abandoning ' them when he walked out on the marriage .
The Forrest Gump star said that he felt that way when his parents divorced and did n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling .
Speaking on the show , host Graham Bensinger said : `` At the time you were in I think therapy three times a week .
`` You said , ' I was sad , confused , emotionally crippled .
I guess the house of cards has to fall in before you start to figure things out . '
How so ? ''
Tom replied : `` Well , I felt like I was a complete , abject , total failure and everything I thought was working was actually not working .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to in their life for one reason or another . ''
Tom went on to explain how he worked through that period of his life .
He continued : `` I 'd go off and talk to somebody and say , 'What ... What have I done wrong ? '
And they would say , 'Well , what do you think you 've done wrong ? '
'Why am I so unhappy ? '
'Well , tell me about your unhappiness . '
`` And you work through that till you figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , you have been an idiot , but number two , you 're no longer an idiot . ''
Tom also spoke his parents ' divorce , which happened when he was five .
He was separated from some of his siblings at the time and ended up being moved from school to school as his father tried to find somewhere to settle permanently .
While Tom 's siblings did n't enjoy the constant new starts , Tom said that he started to thrive on the situation .
Tom revealed : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dug it .
I like going into a new circumstance .
I think I learned skills of , you know , sort of like seducing a room .
`` I never walked into a new social circumstance and felt clumsy or odd or , or shy .
`` I came in kind of like looking , bopping around , looking for action ... '' Tom said it was n't all fun though : `` There was sometimes , maybe there was a degree of loneliness because I kind of fell through the cracks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per se that were taking care of me ... '' So I actually , it actually was probably the perfect , you know , background for a guy whose job it is to put on clothes that are not his and pretend to be somebody that he 's not . ''
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Tom Hanks has spoken out about the end of his first marriage and then strain he felt as he walked away hoping that his children didn't think it was them he was leaving
Tom Hanks recalls guilt at 'abandoning' kids after walking out on first marriage
Tom Hanks has spoken about his feeling of guilt when he divorced his first wife, Samantha Lewes.
The 64-year-old Hollywood actor was married to Samantha from 1978 to 1987 and he had two children with her, daughter Elizabeth and son Colin.
In a forthcoming edition of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Tom has shared his worry that he thought his children might think he was 'abandoning' them when he walked out on the marriage.
The Forrest Gump star said that he felt that way when his parents divorced and didn't want to 'burden' his children with the same feeling.
Speaking on the show, host Graham Bensinger said: "At the time you were in I think therapy three times a week.
"You said, 'I was sad, confused, emotionally crippled. I guess the house of cards has to fall in before you start to figure things out.' How so?"
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Tom replied: "Well, I felt like I was a complete, abject, total failure and everything I thought was working was actually not working.
"It's a place that everybody comes to in their life for one reason or another."
Tom went on to explain how he worked through that period of his life.
He continued: "I'd go off and talk to somebody and say, 'What... What have I done wrong?' And they would say, 'Well, what do you think you've done wrong?' 'Why am I so unhappy?' 'Well, tell me about your unhappiness.'
"And you work through that till you figure out that, you know, number one, you have been an idiot, but number two, you're no longer an idiot."
Tom also spoke his parents' divorce, which happened when he was five.
He was separated from some of his siblings at the time and ended up being moved from school to school as his father tried to find somewhere to settle permanently.
While Tom's siblings didn't enjoy the constant new starts, Tom said that he started to thrive on the situation.
Tom revealed: "I loved it. I kind of dug it. I like going into a new circumstance. I think I learned skills of, you know, sort of like seducing a room.
"I never walked into a new social circumstance and felt clumsy or odd or, or shy.
"I came in kind of like looking, bopping around, looking for action..."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Tom said it wasn't all fun though: "There was sometimes, maybe there was a degree of loneliness because I kind of fell through the cracks and didn't really have a- adults per se that were taking care of me...
"So I actually, it actually was probably the perfect, you know, background for a guy whose job it is to put on clothes that are not his and pretend to be somebody that he's not."
*The full interview can be found on 'In Depth with Graham Bensinger'
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thedailymirror--2020-09-23--'Wild west' online campaigning needs rapid reform over 'dark ads', say experts

The “ wild west ” of online political campaigning needs rapid reform after new research found more than £2 million was spent on Facebook 'dark ads ' before the 2019 election .
And digital spending by parties is likely to have increased by more than 50 % in 2019 compared to the previous general election in 2017 .
And some 88 non-party campaign groups placed more than 13,000 ads on the social network during the campaign .
But it can be difficult for the public to find out who is behind the material .
Authors of a new report commissioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still in the dark about spending in December 's poll , almost a year on .
Their research revealed a surge in 'dark ads ' and online spending in the weeks before the election .
The Conservative Party raised more in donations in the six weeks before polling day in 2019 than all parties combined did in the same period in 2017 .
But official reports on how the money was spent - and how voters were targeted - have yet to be published .
And the authors of the 'Democracy in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million was spent on Facebook and nearly £3 million on Google by the three main UK parties in the December general election .
The Conservatives `` invested dramatically more '' in Google than other parties in the election , which saw the Tories win an 80-strong majority , the report says .
But the public rely on the platforms themselves to be transparent about how the money was spent - and the report found their systems are `` insufficient and error-prone . ''
While Facebook names the individuals behind political adverts , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journalists to track the individuals down and reveal any political affiliations they may have had .
The authors have called on the government to beef up the Electoral Commission 's powers to investigate wrongdoing , and to require parties to publish detailed invoices on their spending .
`` We argue that the new 'Wild West ' of political campaigning presents an urgent challenge for democracy , but also an opportunity to boost public confidence in the integrity of elections , '' the researchers wrote .
`` The changing political landscape creates exciting opportunities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enhanced avenues for citizen engagement .
Initial reforms , however , need to consider the many ways in which this world remains shrouded in secrecy .
`` We must build a framework for online campaigning which brings out the best in us and which engenders public confidence .
But to make the most of these opportunities and meet these challenges we urgently need reform . ''
Jess Blair , spokesperson for the Electoral Reform Society , said : `` Openness and transparency are the key foundations for any democracy .
Yet nearly a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain in the dark about who is targeting them online .
`` As technology moves ahead , analogue-age campaign laws are putting the integrity of our elections at risk .
`` But with the clear recommendations for change in this report , we can safeguard against dodgy donors , dark ads and disinformation , and restore faith in our democratic system . ''
Constitution and devolution minister Chloe Smith said : `` People want to engage with politics online - that 's where campaigners connect with voters , so naturally political parties across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activity .
`` This Government is already making political campaigning more transparent for voters , with new , world-leading measures that will require campaign content promoted online to explicitly show who is behind it . ''

Authors of a new report commissioned by the Electoral Reform Society say voters are still in the dark about spending in the 2019 election, almost a year on
The “wild west” of online political campaigning needs rapid reform after new research found more than £2 million was spent on Facebook 'dark ads' before the 2019 election.
And digital spending by parties is likely to have increased by more than 50% in 2019 compared to the previous general election in 2017.
And some 88 non-party campaign groups placed more than 13,000 ads on the social network during the campaign.
But it can be difficult for the public to find out who is behind the material.
Authors of a new report commissioned by the Electoral Reform Society say voters are still in the dark about spending in December's poll, almost a year on.
Their research revealed a surge in 'dark ads' and online spending in the weeks before the election.
The Conservative Party raised more in donations in the six weeks before polling day in 2019 than all parties combined did in the same period in 2017.
But official reports on how the money was spent - and how voters were targeted - have yet to be published.
And the authors of the 'Democracy in the Dark' report estimate around £6 million was spent on Facebook and nearly £3 million on Google by the three main UK parties in the December general election.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The Conservatives "invested dramatically more" in Google than other parties in the election, which saw the Tories win an 80-strong majority, the report says.
But the public rely on the platforms themselves to be transparent about how the money was spent - and the report found their systems are "insufficient and error-prone."
While Facebook names the individuals behind political adverts, the report found it was often left to journalists to track the individuals down and reveal any political affiliations they may have had.
The authors have called on the government to beef up the Electoral Commission's powers to investigate wrongdoing, and to require parties to publish detailed invoices on their spending.
"We argue that the new 'Wild West' of political campaigning presents an urgent challenge for democracy, but also an opportunity to boost public confidence in the integrity of elections," the researchers wrote.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"The changing political landscape creates exciting opportunities for different ways of doing politics and enhanced avenues for citizen engagement. Initial reforms, however, need to consider the many ways in which this world remains shrouded in secrecy.
"We must build a framework for online campaigning which brings out the best in us and which engenders public confidence. But to make the most of these opportunities and meet these challenges we urgently need reform."
Jess Blair, spokesperson for the Electoral Reform Society, said: "Openness and transparency are the key foundations for any democracy. Yet nearly a year after the general election, voters remain in the dark about who is targeting them online.
"As technology moves ahead, analogue-age campaign laws are putting the integrity of our elections at risk.
"But with the clear recommendations for change in this report, we can safeguard against dodgy donors, dark ads and disinformation, and restore faith in our democratic system."
Constitution and devolution minister Chloe Smith said: "People want to engage with politics online - that's where campaigners connect with voters, so naturally political parties across the board are increasing their digital campaigning activity.
"This Government is already making political campaigning more transparent for voters, with new, world-leading measures that will require campaign content promoted online to explicitly show who is behind it."


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--33 million Brits' holiday plans ruined by the pandemic according to new report

It 's no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has been wreaking havoc on holidaymakers ' travel plans .
In fact , new research from easyJet Holidays reports that 33 MILLION Brits are believed to have had their travel plans disrupted as a result of the pandemic .
There are heaps of factors that have played a role ; earlier this year the Foreign Office advised against travel abroad completely , and while this has since been relaxed , Brits still face travel restrictions and local lockdown rules .
Meanwhile , those who show Covid-19 symptoms or test positive for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Brits are n't being put off holidays , with a quarter of those asked said they still intend to go on a holiday abroad before the end of the year if they can .
After all , there are still plenty of destinations which Brits can visit without needing to quarantine with hotspots such as Cyprus , Italy and Turkey on the list .
It 's worth noting that if the FCDO changes its advice last minute , you are entitled to your money back - you can find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For those who are concerned about being left out of pocket if they have to change their plans , easyJet Holidays has launched a new Protection Promise for customers .
This includes a promise to cancel any holidays where there is `` a known quarantine or self-isolation requirement in the destination '' , as well as processing customer refunds within an average of 12 days .
Other highlights include that , if you change your mind up to 28 days before your departure date , you can get a full refund with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change their holidays online free of charge ( the 28 days rule also applies here ) .
You can find out more on the easyJet Holidays website .
• The research commissioned by easyJet holidays was conducted by Censuswide with a nationally representative sample of 2,028 UK adults .

New research by easyJet Holidays has unveiled the impact of the pandemic on holiday plans - but it's not all doom and gloom
33 million Brits' holiday plans ruined by the pandemic according to new report
It's no secret that the coronavirus pandemic has been wreaking havoc on holidaymakers' travel plans.
In fact, new research from easyJet Holidays reports that 33 MILLION Brits are believed to have had their travel plans disrupted as a result of the pandemic.
There are heaps of factors that have played a role; earlier this year the Foreign Office advised against travel abroad completely, and while this has since been relaxed, Brits still face travel restrictions and local lockdown rules.
Meanwhile, those who show Covid-19 symptoms or test positive for the illness need to self-isolate for 14 days.
However, Brits aren't being put off holidays, with a quarter of those asked said they still intend to go on a holiday abroad before the end of the year if they can.
After all, there are still plenty of destinations which Brits can visit without needing to quarantine with hotspots such as Cyprus, Italy and Turkey on the list.
Image: iStockphoto) iStockphoto)
It's worth noting that if the FCDO changes its advice last minute, you are entitled to your money back - you can find out more in our guide explaining your rights.
For those who are concerned about being left out of pocket if they have to change their plans, easyJet Holidays has launched a new Protection Promise for customers.
There are various features, including that if you change your mind up to 28 days before your departure date, you can get a full refund with no extra fees.
This sits alongside the brand's existing policy to cancel any holidays where there is "a known quarantine or self-isolation requirement in the destination".
Holidaymakers can also change their holidays online free of charge (the 28 days rule also applies here).
You can find out more on the easyJet Holidays website.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--David Walliams delighted by showbiz family history on Who Do You Think You Are?

David Walliams finds out showbiz is in his genes in the new series of Who Do You Think You Are ?
Britain ’ s Got Talent judge David once spoofed the show with Harry Enfield , in a sketch that had the Queen in a version called Who Does One Think One Is ?
But that did not stop him being “ delighted ” to sign up for the new run .
In it he learns his great , great grandfather was a blind , travelling entertainer .
Yesterday , David , 49 , who also uncovers a tragic story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiences after the First World War , admitted he knew little about his ancestry before filming .
He said : “ Making the programme I found out lots .
I was pleased to discover being an entertainer runs in the family.
” Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker , Gavin & Stacey ’ s Ruth Jones and Silent Witness favourite Liz Carr also feature in the series .
Ruth , 54 , learns her paternal grandad was a key player in the Medical Aid Societies of South Wales , which provided a model for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her mum ’ s side .
She described filming of the documentary as “ one of the best experiences I ’ ve ever had ” .
The Mirror revealed Jodie , 38 , would be on the show last year .
She discovers the poignant reality behind a family myth surrounding her great uncle ’ s sacrifice in the First World War .
The mum-of-one said she felt “ lucky to meet some wonderful people whose insight into history blew my mind.
” Meanwhile Liz , 48 , uncovers her grandad ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ancestor ’ s role in an attempted murder .
Four episodes of the BBC1 series will air this autumn , with more next year .

DAVID WALLIAMS LAMPOONS ‘WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?’
DAVID WALLIAMS LAMPOONS ‘WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?’
David Walliams and Ruth Jones are to join Jodie Whittaker in tracing their family trees for the new series of Who Do You Think You Are? The BGT judge delights in discovering a great-great grandfather who, after becoming blind, forged a career as a travelling entertainer
David Walliams 'delighted' by showbiz family history on Who Do You Think You Are?
David Walliams finds out showbiz is in his genes in the new series of Who Do You Think You Are?
Britain’s Got Talent judge David once spoofed the show with Harry Enfield, in a sketch that had the Queen in a version called Who Does One Think One Is?
But that did not stop him being “delighted” to sign up for the new run.
In it he learns his great, great grandfather was a blind, travelling entertainer.
Yesterday, David, 49, who also uncovers a tragic story of his paternal great grandad’s experiences after the First World War, admitted he knew little about his ancestry before filming.
Image: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock) Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock) Image: ITV) ITV)
He said: “Making the programme I found out lots. I was pleased to discover being an entertainer runs in the family.”
Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, Gavin & Stacey’s Ruth Jones and Silent Witness favourite Liz Carr also feature in the series. Ruth, 54, learns her paternal grandad was a key player in the Medical Aid Societies of South Wales, which provided a model for the NHS, and finds globe-trotting mariners on her mum’s side.
She described filming of the documentary as “one of the best experiences I’ve ever had”.
The Mirror revealed Jodie, 38, would be on the show last year. She discovers the poignant reality behind a family myth surrounding her great uncle’s sacrifice in the First World War.
The mum-of-one said she felt “lucky to meet some wonderful people whose insight into history blew my mind.”
Meanwhile Liz, 48, uncovers her grandad’s time in the Navy and an ancestor’s role in an attempted murder.
Four episodes of the BBC1 series will air this autumn, with more next year.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--NHS Test and Trace app: All the details on how it tracks the spread of Covid-19

The new coronavirus contact tracing app is available for download in England and Wales from Thursday after months of delay .
The smartphone app monitors your contacts and will alert you if you have been exposed to the virus by coming into contact with an infected person .
Boris Johnson first promised the app as part of his `` world beating '' testing system , but its rollout has been plagued by delays and technical problems .
The first version was ditched when it emerged it did not work on the majority of iPhones .
The new version - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wight and in the London borough of Newham - has new features , from QR scanners for pubs to a pulsing `` heartbeat '' that 'll count down your isolation time .
Here is everything you need to know about the new app .
So what does it do ?
It should alert you if you have been standing less than two metres away from someone for at least 15 minutes who went on to test positive .
It also take into account how infectious the original confirmed case was likely to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
It does this by factoring in how many days it was since they first reported symptoms .
How does it work ?
The app uses an Apple and Google-developed system , using Bluetooth to keep an anonymous log of other mobile phones using the app which it has been close to .
The app will use Bluetooth to track every other app user who comes into `` significant contact '' with you .
'Significant contact ' mostly means being less than two metres from someone for at least 15 minutes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you 'll know if it 's on , because there 'll be a pulsing green 'heartbeat ' when you open the app which says 'contact tracing active ' .
If you test positive for coronavirus , the app will ping you code to a central server and then to all app users in search of a match .
Alerts will tell users that they have spent time near someone who has tested positive for coronavirus , and that they will have to stay at home for 14 days .
Can I use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - using a separate parallel process to pass on your personal details to human contact tracers who should then get in touch .
The app will tell you to go into self-isolation and you can use it to book the test .
When the results come , you 'll be notified in the app , as well as in an e-mail or text message as you are now .
The app is only available to over-15s and does not hold personal information .
What if I 'm unsure about my symptoms ?
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms - either a persistent cough , fever or loss of taste or smell .
There is information on the app about symptoms .
The app also has a self-isolation countdown clock , which keeps you updated on how long before you can leave home again .
If the symptoms are your own , the total is 10 days .
But you 'll be able to say the date your symptoms started , and your self-isolation time will drop accordingly .
For instance if your symptoms started 2 days ago , the app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-isolation left .
If you are self-isolating because you tested positive for coronavirus , the app will use the day you first had symptoms to calculate how long you need to self-isolate .
Your household will still have to isolate for 14 days from when your symptoms began .
Why am I getting an alert to say my area is 'high risk ' ?
The app does not ask for access to the phone 's contact book or location but you have to give the first part of your postcode .
You will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deemed `` high risk '' for coronavirus , meaning you do n't have to rely on the news alone to track a local outbreak .
Can I turn the contact tracing off ?
People will be asked to `` download the app and use it daily '' , as well as `` keep the app ‘ on ’ and carry their phone at all times '' to ensure contact tracing works .
But the app contains what is essentially a `` pause '' button to stop false alarms for people who work behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or put their phone in a locker .
This system will work on trust .
It appears there 's nothing to stop app users turning off contact-tracing and going to a party - other than it being morally wrong and potentially dangerous , of course .
What do I do when I go to the pub ?
A big part of the app will be a 'check-in ' scanner for people to easily log their details with pubs , restaurants , bars , cafes , hotels and more .
Workplaces , leisure facilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are likely to gather '' will also be urged to take part .
You 'll wave a scanner in the app over a printed QR code at the venue , and it will log your arrival time .
You can then wave the scanner over the QR code again to check out .
This will stop data being left in insecure places , like written-down pub guest books where it could be abused .
If you go to 'manage my data ' in the app , you 'll be able to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've been .
You 'll also get an alert if the place you visited is deemed `` at risk '' , in other words if it has an outbreak .
QR codes that are scanned by the user when visiting venues are automatically deleted after 21 days .
This is to take into account the 14-day incubation period , and 7-day infectious period of the virus .
How many people need to use it ?
NHS Test and Trace is working on modelling assumptions that at least 15 % of the population need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to have a “ meaningful impact ” on controlling the R rate .
Its developers said other comparable countries they have between 10 % and 30 % take up .
Are there any problems with it ?
There is still some uncertainties about how many “ false positive ” contacts the app registers .
Those behind the app insist the percentage of users who were more than two metres from a confirmed case but are told to self-isolate has been reduced during trials .
They insist anyone notified is at genuine risk @ @ @ @ @ @

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Martin Bagot, Dan Bloom, Lizzy Buchan)

People in England and Wales can now download the long-awaited coronavirus app. Here is everything you need to know on how it works
NHS Test and Trace app: All the details on how it tracks the spread of coronavirus
The new coronavirus contact tracing app is available for download in England and Wales from Thursday after months of delay.
The smartphone app monitors your contacts and will alert you if you have been exposed to the virus by coming into contact with an infected person.
Boris Johnson first promised the app as part of his "world beating" testing system, but its rollout has been plagued by delays and technical problems.
The first version was ditched when it emerged it did not work on the majority of iPhones.
The new version - which has been trialled on the Isle of Wight and in the London borough of Newham - has new features, from QR scanners for pubs to a pulsing "heartbeat" that'll count down your isolation time.
Here is everything you need to know about the new app.
So what does it do?
It should alert you if you have been standing less than two metres away from someone for at least 15 minutes who went on to test positive.
It also take into account how infectious the original confirmed case was likely to be when you came in to contact with them.
It does this by factoring in how many days it was since they first reported symptoms.
How does it work?
The app uses an Apple and Google-developed system, using Bluetooth to keep an anonymous log of other mobile phones using the app which it has been close to.
The app will use Bluetooth to track every other app user who comes into "significant contact" with you.
Image: Getty) Getty)
'Significant contact' mostly means being less than two metres from someone for at least 15 minutes.
It should run in the background, and you'll know if it's on, because there'll be a pulsing green 'heartbeat' when you open the app which says 'contact tracing active'.
If you test positive for coronavirus, the app will ping you code to a central server and then to all app users in search of a match.
Alerts will tell users that they have spent time near someone who has tested positive for coronavirus, and that they will have to stay at home for 14 days.
Can I use it to order a test?
Yes - using a separate parallel process to pass on your personal details to human contact tracers who should then get in touch.
The app will tell you to go into self-isolation and you can use it to book the test.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
When the results come, you'll be notified in the app, as well as in an e-mail or text message as you are now.
The app is only available to over-15s and does not hold personal information.
What if I'm unsure about my symptoms?
A big part of the app is recording symptoms - either a persistent cough, fever or loss of taste or smell.
There is information on the app about symptoms.
The app also has a self-isolation countdown clock, which keeps you updated on how long before you can leave home again.
If the symptoms are your own, the total is 10 days.
But you'll be able to say the date your symptoms started, and your self-isolation time will drop accordingly. For instance if your symptoms started 2 days ago, the app will say you have 8 days of self-isolation left.
Image: Department of Health and Social Care) Department of Health and Social Care)
If you are self-isolating because you tested positive for coronavirus, the app will use the day you first had symptoms to calculate how long you need to self-isolate.
Your household will still have to isolate for 14 days from when your symptoms began.
Why am I getting an alert to say my area is 'high risk'?
The app does not ask for access to the phone's contact book or location but you have to give the first part of your postcode.
You will then get alerts if your area is deemed "high risk" for coronavirus, meaning you don't have to rely on the news alone to track a local outbreak.
Can I turn the contact tracing off?
People will be asked to "download the app and use it daily", as well as "keep the app ‘on’ and carry their phone at all times" to ensure contact tracing works.
But the app contains what is essentially a "pause" button to stop false alarms for people who work behind a perspex screen, wear PPE, or put their phone in a locker.
This system will work on trust. It appears there's nothing to stop app users turning off contact-tracing and going to a party - other than it being morally wrong and potentially dangerous, of course.
What do I do when I go to the pub?
A big part of the app will be a 'check-in' scanner for people to easily log their details with pubs, restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels and more.
Workplaces, leisure facilities and "anywhere else where groups of people are likely to gather" will also be urged to take part.
You'll wave a scanner in the app over a printed QR code at the venue, and it will log your arrival time. You can then wave the scanner over the QR code again to check out.
This will stop data being left in insecure places, like written-down pub guest books where it could be abused.
If you go to 'manage my data' in the app, you'll be able to find a 21 day history of where you've been.
Image: PA) PA)
You'll also get an alert if the place you visited is deemed "at risk", in other words if it has an outbreak.
QR codes that are scanned by the user when visiting venues are automatically deleted after 21 days. This is to take into account the 14-day incubation period, and 7-day infectious period of the virus.
How many people need to use it?
NHS Test and Trace is working on modelling assumptions that at least 15% of the population need to download and use the app for it to have a “meaningful impact” on controlling the R rate.
Its developers said other comparable countries they have between 10% and 30% take up.
Are there any problems with it?
There is still some uncertainties about how many “false positive” contacts the app registers.
Those behind the app insist the percentage of users who were more than two metres from a confirmed case but are told to self-isolate has been reduced during trials.
They insist anyone notified is at genuine risk of having caught the virus.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--Dad abandons son, 11, at home for five days while he jets off on Italy holiday

A dad left his 11-year-old son at home with a lodger who 'd moved in the day before while he went on holiday supposedly to boost the child 's `` independence '' , a court heard .
The defendant , who can not be identified for legal reasons , jetted off to Italy for five days leaving the young boy struggling to fend for himself with a stranger .
He attempted to microwave frozen fish for his dinner and squirted Fairy liquid into the dishwasher to clean the dishes in the Edinburgh flat .
The lodger , who woke the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad gone and the child still in the property , confided in work colleagues before calling the police , reports the Daily Record .
Appearing at the city 's sheriff court on Wednesday , the accused accepted charges of wilfully neglecting his son in a manner likely to cause him unnecessary suffering or injury to his health and leaving him without adequate care and adult supervision .
Fiscal depute Alan Morrison said a room at their flat was advertised for rent and a lodger paid for a month ’ s stay .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day earlier than planned then informed him he was catching a flight to Italy at 3am the next morning .
Mr Morrison said : `` [ The lodger ] asked if his son was going with him .
The accused replied no , he would be staying at the property .
`` The accused said that as [ the lodger ] was there , he could look after him .
`` [ The lodger ] told him he couldn ’ t do it as he had plans .
`` When he woke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the accused had left and his son was still there .
`` He asked the child what he was going to do as he was planning to leave for the day .
`` The child said he would go with him and [ the lodger ] said he couldn ’ t come as he was going to the pub . ''
The court heard the lodger returned at around 7pm and the boy was home alone .
He left again the next day and later received a text message from the child using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him when he was coming back .
Mr Morrison said the lodger went to work the next day , a Monday , and told his colleagues about the situation .
He added : `` His colleagues urged him to call the police .
[ The lodger ] reported that only at this point did he realise how inappropriate the situation was and the police were contacted .
`` The child was found at his school having got himself up , dressed himself , and made his way there . ''
The father returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , having left on December 1 , and found his son had been taken into emergency foster care .
Police interviewed the dad who `` talked freely '' about what he did , adding he ’ d hoped to improve his son ’ s `` independence '' by leaving him behind .
Defence agent Andrew Docherty said the boy was now in foster care .
Sheriff Peter McCormack deferred sentence on the father , who was excused attendance from yesterday ’ s hearing , until November for reports .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Alan McEwen, Ryan Merrifield)

The dad, who cannot be named for legal reasons, left the young lad in his Edinburgh flat with a lodger who'd move in the day before and had not agreed to look after him, a court heard
Dad abandons son, 11, at home for five days while he jets off to Italy on holiday
A dad left his 11-year-old son at home with a lodger who'd moved in the day before while he went on holiday supposedly to boost the child's "independence", a court heard.
The defendant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, jetted off to Italy for five days leaving the young boy struggling to fend for himself with a stranger.
He attempted to microwave frozen fish for his dinner and squirted Fairy liquid into the dishwasher to clean the dishes in the Edinburgh flat.
The lodger, who woke the morning after moving in to find the dad gone and the child still in the property, confided in work colleagues before calling the police, reports the Daily Record.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Appearing at the city's sheriff court on Wednesday, the accused accepted charges of wilfully neglecting his son in a manner likely to cause him unnecessary suffering or injury to his health and leaving him without adequate care and adult supervision.
Fiscal depute Alan Morrison said a room at their flat was advertised for rent and a lodger paid for a month’s stay.
The father asked the lodger to move in a day earlier than planned then informed him he was catching a flight to Italy at 3am the next morning.
Mr Morrison said: "[The lodger] asked if his son was going with him. The accused replied no, he would be staying at the property.
"The accused said that as [the lodger] was there, he could look after him.
"[The lodger] told him he couldn’t do it as he had plans.
"When he woke up the next morning, he found the accused had left and his son was still there.
"He asked the child what he was going to do as he was planning to leave for the day.
"The child said he would go with him and [the lodger] said he couldn’t come as he was going to the pub."
The court heard the lodger returned at around 7pm and the boy was home alone.
He left again the next day and later received a text message from the child using his dad’s phone to ask him when he was coming back.
Mr Morrison said the lodger went to work the next day, a Monday, and told his colleagues about the situation.
He added: "His colleagues urged him to call the police. [The lodger] reported that only at this point did he realise how inappropriate the situation was and the police were contacted.
"The child was found at his school having got himself up, dressed himself, and made his way there."
The father returned from his trip on December 5, 2018, having left on December 1, and found his son had been taken into emergency foster care.
Police interviewed the dad who "talked freely" about what he did, adding he’d hoped to improve his son’s "independence" by leaving him behind.
Defence agent Andrew Docherty said the boy was now in foster care.
Sheriff Peter McCormack deferred sentence on the father, who was excused attendance from yesterday’s hearing, until November for reports.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--ADVERTORIAL: Aldi employee shares staggering salary you can earn as a manager – plus perks

Since opening its first British store in 1990 , Aldi has grown dramatically .
It has more than 890 stores across the country , employing over 34,000 people .
Now the UK ’ s fifth largest supermarket , Aldi has big expansion plans , and it ’ s looking for talented and ambitious graduates to help it grow .
What ’ s more , Aldi has been placed in the top five in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list 2020 for the 4th year running .
Here , Area Manager Krishma Tangri ( pictured ) has taken part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why joining Aldi was a great move for her .
She also reveals how much managers can earn , the excellent benefits on offer to staff and explains all about the hands-on training new joiners receive .
When did you join Aldi , and what inspired the move ?
I joined in 2014 straight from university on the Graduate Area Management Programme .
Some people have the idea that working for a supermarket is just about scanning goods on tills , but when I realised how many opportunities there are in such a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is the place for me.
” Was there lots to learn ?
There was so much to learn !
Area Managers take responsibility for up to four stores at the end of a year of intense training .
During this time , we are taught everything it takes to successfully run a store , from stocking shelves and working on tills to organising rotas and managing people .
This taught me so much about the retail world and how all colleagues work together to make Aldi a success .
What have you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an Area Manager , which involved visiting a different store every day , observing day-to-day operations .
No two days were ever the same .
And what about your current role ?
At the moment I ’ m on secondment within the logistics department at the company ’ s regional distribution centre in Swindon , where I ’ m gaining a real insight into another aspect of our business , and helping to roll out new initiatives and products .
Full of variety .
I ’ ll have meetings with colleagues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implemented smoothly .
At the moment for instance , I ’ m working on a training scheme that we ’ re planning to introduce nationally for section leader teams .
The best part of your job ?
The fact that any decisions I make can have an impact on the whole regional distribution centre , and operations nationally .
It ’ s very rewarding to see how the projects I ’ m working on can make a real difference .
How are the career prospects at Aldi ?
Most area managers start on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level you join at , there are opportunities to get ahead .
Aldi is forward-looking and promotes people on merit : if you ’ ve got what it takes , you ’ ll move up the ladder .
Are you well rewarded ?
At Aldi , an Area Manager can earn £44,000 , rising to £77,870 .
But if you ’ ve got experience managing a team , you can start on a year-two salary of £53,485 .
I also get 25 days ’ annual paid leave .
There are all sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gym memberships .
What do you need to succeed ?
Great people skills , whether you ’ re dealing with customers or colleagues .
And you must be prepared to learn new skills too – the world of retail is constantly evolving .
Once you get to my level , you ’ ve got to be organised and able to juggle your workload effectively .
How is the Aldi culture ?
We ’ re an ambitious company and we ’ re always looking at how we can grow and improve our UK operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken for granted either ; people are the focus at Aldi because the company knows we can only achieve our objectives through teamwork .
We are therefore offered in-depth , hands-on training , as well as lots of opportunities to develop and excel within our role and then progress to the next step .
• None To find out more about a career at Aldi , visit aldirecruitment.co.uk

Since opening its first British store in 1990, Aldi has grown dramatically.
It has more than 890 stores across the country, employing over 34,000 people.
Now the UK’s fifth largest supermarket, Aldi has big expansion plans, and it’s looking for talented and ambitious graduates to help it grow.
What’s more, Aldi has been placed in the top five in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list 2020 for the 4th year running.
Here, Area Manager Krishma Tangri (pictured) has taken part in a special Q&A to explain why joining Aldi was a great move for her. She also reveals how much managers can earn, the excellent benefits on offer to staff and explains all about the hands-on training new joiners receive.
When did you join Aldi, and what inspired the move?
I joined in 2014 straight from university on the Graduate Area Management Programme. Some people have the idea that working for a supermarket is just about scanning goods on tills, but when I realised how many opportunities there are in such a fast-growing company, I thought: “This is the place for me.”
Was there lots to learn?
There was so much to learn! Area Managers take responsibility for up to four stores at the end of a year of intense training. During this time, we are taught everything it takes to successfully run a store, from stocking shelves and working on tills to organising rotas and managing people. This taught me so much about the retail world and how all colleagues work together to make Aldi a success.
What have you done since?
I’ve worked as an Area Manager, which involved visiting a different store every day, observing day-to-day operations. No two days were ever the same.
And what about your current role?
At the moment I’m on secondment within the logistics department at the company’s regional distribution centre in Swindon, where I’m gaining a real insight into another aspect of our business, and helping to roll out new initiatives and products.
What’s a typical day like?
Full of variety. I’ll have meetings with colleagues to help ensure that any programmes are being implemented smoothly. At the moment for instance, I’m working on a training scheme that we’re planning to introduce nationally for section leader teams.
The best part of your job?
The fact that any decisions I make can have an impact on the whole regional distribution centre, and operations nationally. It’s very rewarding to see how the projects I’m working on can make a real difference.
How are the career prospects at Aldi?
Most area managers start on the management trainee programme, but whatever level you join at, there are opportunities to get ahead. Aldi is forward-looking and promotes people on merit: if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll move up the ladder.
Are you well rewarded?
At Aldi, an Area Manager can earn £44,000, rising to £77,870. But if you’ve got experience managing a team, you can start on a year-two salary of £53,485. I also get 25 days’ annual paid leave. There are all sort of other perks and benefits, including discounted gym memberships.
What do you need to succeed?
Great people skills, whether you’re dealing with customers or colleagues. And you must be prepared to learn new skills too – the world of retail is constantly evolving. Once you get to my level, you’ve got to be organised and able to juggle your workload effectively.
How is the Aldi culture?
We’re an ambitious company and we’re always looking at how we can grow and improve our UK operation. No one at Aldi is ever taken for granted either; people are the focus at Aldi because the company knows we can only achieve our objectives through teamwork. We are therefore offered in-depth, hands-on training, as well as lots of opportunities to develop and excel within our role and then progress to the next step.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--BBC boss admits Strictly risk amid Boris Johnson's new strict coronavirus rules

BBC boss Kate Phillips has addressed the impact new strict coronavirus rules could have on Strictly Come Dancing following the government 's announcment yesterday .
Phillips , who is the entertainment controller at the BBC , admitted that Strictly was the `` toughest show to get going '' but insisted that they would rise to the challenge .
She also explained the measures they had taken ahead of the new series , including pre-filming all 14 group dances , which meant 300 costume changes .
Yesterday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and drafted in a raft of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus .
The measures included decreasing the number of people allowed to attend a wedding to 15 , mandatory face masks worn by retail workers and implementing a 10pm curfew on pubs , bars and restaurants .
However , the rule of six is still in place , which allows six people from separate households to mix .
Speaking yesterday , Phillips told the Mirror and other news outlets : `` I think after the tough news yesterday , never have we needed some Strictly sparkle more .
`` As I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the toughest show to get going under the current climate , but I can not tell you how impressed we 've been with the work BBC Studios have been doing .
`` Not just to make sure that it is safe for everyone taking part in the show but also the inventiveness that we 've seen .
As challenges have emerged , new ideas have emerged and it really is a case of necessity is the mother of all invention . ''
Addressing filming the group dances , Phillips explained : `` So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our pro dancers have been at a hotel together , isolating so that we could record early all of the big group numbers .
`` It was a big challenge , they were there in the hotel with some of the key production team members including Vicky and all of her wardrobe team .
And I 'm really pleased to say that they have recorded all 14 of their spectacular numbers , they are in the bag !
`` Which is a big relief .
I think there were over 300 costume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look as amazing as ever . ''
*Strictly Come Dancing returns in October on BBC One

Kate Phillips, entertainment controller at the BBC, explained the measures they had taken ahead of the new series, including pre-filming all 14 group dances, which meant 300 costume changes
BBC boss admits Strictly risk as it is 'toughest show to get going' amid new covid rules
BBC boss Kate Phillips has addressed the impact new strict coronavirus rules could have on Strictly Come Dancing following the government's announcment yesterday.
Phillips, who is the entertainment controller at the BBC, admitted that Strictly was the "toughest show to get going" but insisted that they would rise to the challenge.
She also explained the measures they had taken ahead of the new series, including pre-filming all 14 group dances, which meant 300 costume changes.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and drafted in a raft of new rules to combat the rising cases of coronavirus.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
The measures included decreasing the number of people allowed to attend a wedding to 15, mandatory face masks worn by retail workers and implementing a 10pm curfew on pubs, bars and restaurants.
However, the rule of six is still in place, which allows six people from separate households to mix.
Speaking yesterday, Phillips told the Mirror and other news outlets: "I think after the tough news yesterday, never have we needed some Strictly sparkle more.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
"As I'm sure you all agree, Strictly is the toughest show to get going under the current climate, but I cannot tell you how impressed we've been with the work BBC Studios have been doing.
"Not just to make sure that it is safe for everyone taking part in the show but also the inventiveness that we've seen. As challenges have emerged, new ideas have emerged and it really is a case of necessity is the mother of all invention."
Addressing filming the group dances, Phillips explained: "So, for the past four weeks all of our pro dancers have been at a hotel together, isolating so that we could record early all of the big group numbers.
"It was a big challenge, they were there in the hotel with some of the key production team members including Vicky and all of her wardrobe team. And I'm really pleased to say that they have recorded all 14 of their spectacular numbers, they are in the bag!
"Which is a big relief. I think there were over 300 costume changes during that time to make them look as amazing as ever."
*Strictly Come Dancing returns in October on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--Police officer stabbed and three others attacked while attending 'fight'

A police officer has been stabbed and three more were attacked while attending to reports of a “ fight . ''
One officer was knifed in the arm and another was spat on while in Oldham during the incident on Wednesday afternoon .
Two more Greater Manchester Police officers were injured during the “ disgusting ” fracas .
Two men - aged 29 and 23 - have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer , reports the Manchester Evening News .
A 27-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of obstructing police officers .
All three remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be questioned by police .
The violence unfolded as officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Fircroft Road , in Oldham , at around 3.25pm on Wednesday .
When officers attended , they established that there had been a fight involving two men .
As part of their enquiries , officers visited a property on Bankfield Drive in the Fitton Hill area of the town .
When they arrived they were “ turned upon ” , Greater Manchester Police said .
One officer was taken to hospital with an injury which required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries and a fourth officer was spat at .
Superintendent Leon Jacobs says he has been left “ disgusted ” by the incident .
“ During this incident , one officer was stabbed in the arm ; another 's face was spat on ; and two others sustained minor injuries , ” he said .
“ Thankfully , the officer who was stabbed is expected to make a full recovery .
Greater Manchester Police will provide each of them with support .
“ I am disgusted that people who come to work to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public across Greater Manchester have been treated like this .
“ This is unacceptable behaviour which we will not tolerate and I would like to use this opportunity to remind anyone who considers assaulting a police officer that it is a criminal offence which will be fully investigated by police and , where appropriate , referred to the Crown Prosecution Service . ''
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9087 quoting 1701 of 23/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

One Greater Manchester Police officer was knifed in the arm, a second was spat at, and two more officers injured following the 'disgusting' incident in Oldham
Police officer stabbed and three others attacked while attending 'fight' in Oldham
A police officer has been stabbed and three more were attacked while attending to reports of a “fight."
One officer was knifed in the arm and another was spat on while in Oldham during the incident on Wednesday afternoon.
Two more Greater Manchester Police officers were injured during the “disgusting” fracas.
Two men - aged 29 and 23 - have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, reports the Manchester Evening News.
A 27-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of obstructing police officers.
Image: Google) Google)
All three remain in police custody and are due to be questioned by police.
The violence unfolded as officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Fircroft Road, in Oldham, at around 3.25pm on Wednesday.
When officers attended, they established that there had been a fight involving two men.
As part of their enquiries, officers visited a property on Bankfield Drive in the Fitton Hill area of the town.
When they arrived they were “turned upon”, Greater Manchester Police said.
One officer was taken to hospital with an injury which required stitches.
Another two officers received minor injuries and a fourth officer was spat at.
Superintendent Leon Jacobs says he has been left “disgusted” by the incident.
“During this incident, one officer was stabbed in the arm; another's face was spat on; and two others sustained minor injuries,” he said.
“Thankfully, the officer who was stabbed is expected to make a full recovery. Greater Manchester Police will provide each of them with support.
“I am disgusted that people who come to work to fight crime and protect members of the public across Greater Manchester have been treated like this.
“This is unacceptable behaviour which we will not tolerate and I would like to use this opportunity to remind anyone who considers assaulting a police officer that it is a criminal offence which will be fully investigated by police and, where appropriate, referred to the Crown Prosecution Service."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9087 quoting 1701 of 23/09/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--Laura Whitmore's bizarre online shopping blunder leaves fans in hysterics

Sometimes online shopping goes horribly wrong , and Laura Whitmore knows all about that .
The Love Island host , 35 , was faced with a rather bizarre reality on Wednesday when her online order came through the door .
Unfortunately , the bubbly Irish native didn ’ t quite get what she had bargained for when her household item eventually arrived .
Taking to her Instagram Stories , Laura detailed the online shopping disaster with her 1.2 million followers .
The reality TV star explained that she had ordered a patterned pastel rug online , and was so excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ware to spice up her not-so-humble London abode .
Laura ’ s excitement crumbled the minute she lay her eyes on her latest purchase though after she soon realised it didn ’ t look anything like what she had expected .
The rug that appeared on her door-step was a shriveled up , minuscule , sad excuse for the luxury item she had hoped for .
Alongside a photo of two completely different rugs , Laura wrote : “ So I ordered this ... and today , this arrived.
” After documenting her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Maybe it shrunk in the post ” quipped one comical follower .
“ They do say size doesn ’ t matter , but omg , the size and the colour .
I can ’ t stop laughing !
” another echoed .
“ This just screams 2020 in an Instagram post ” joked a third .
While a fourth fan added : “ This is the best thing I have seen all week .
I ’ m crying with laughter .
Thank you Laura !
” .
Laura ’ s relatable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently opened up about deleting her Instagram account as she reflected on the pressures of social media .
She admitted that she spent too much time on her phone particularly at the start of the lockdown .
Speaking to OK !
Magazine , the blonde bombshell revealed that she went as far as deleting Instagram so that she could take a break from the online world .
She has also learned not to be so hard on herself as she hit back at trolls who had been critical on social media .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot but I guess that was my connection to the outside world so I didn ’ t want to be too hard on myself , '' she said .
`` I was on a break recently and found myself logging on to Instagram in the morning out of habit .
I had to delete it in the end to ensure I stayed off .
It ’ s a balancing act . ''
As for trolls , she said : `` There ’ s a lot of anger in the world at other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d**k , you can ’ t stop them but you can change how you respond to them . ''
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After spotting a gorgeous piece to add to her abode, Love Island babe Laura Whimore was faced with a rather bizarre reality on Wednesday when her online order came through the door
Sometimes online shopping goes horribly wrong, and Laura Whitmore knows all about that.
The Love Island host, 35, was faced with a rather bizarre reality on Wednesday when her online order came through the door.
Unfortunately, the bubbly Irish native didn’t quite get what she had bargained for when her household item eventually arrived.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Laura detailed the online shopping disaster with her 1.2 million followers.
The reality TV star explained that she had ordered a patterned pastel rug online, and was so excited for the new addition to her home ware to spice up her not-so-humble London abode.
Laura’s excitement crumbled the minute she lay her eyes on her latest purchase though after she soon realised it didn’t look anything like what she had expected.
The rug that appeared on her door-step was a shriveled up, minuscule, sad excuse for the luxury item she had hoped for.
Alongside a photo of two completely different rugs, Laura wrote: “So I ordered this... and today, this arrived.”
After documenting her shopping misfortune, fans erupted into hysterics.
Image: Laura Whitmore/Instagram) Laura Whitmore/Instagram) Image: Laura Whitmore/Instagram) Laura Whitmore/Instagram)
“Maybe it shrunk in the post” quipped one comical follower.
“They do say size doesn’t matter, but omg, the size and the colour. I can’t stop laughing!” another echoed.
“This just screams 2020 in an Instagram post” joked a third.
While a fourth fan added: “This is the best thing I have seen all week. I’m crying with laughter. Thank you Laura!”.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Laura’s relatable post comes after the Love Island star recently opened up about deleting her Instagram account as she reflected on the pressures of social media.
She admitted that she spent too much time on her phone particularly at the start of the lockdown.
Speaking to OK! Magazine, the blonde bombshell revealed that she went as far as deleting Instagram so that she could take a break from the online world.
She has also learned not to be so hard on herself as she hit back at trolls who had been critical on social media.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
"I was on [social media] a lot but I guess that was my connection to the outside world so I didn’t want to be too hard on myself," she said.
"I was on a break recently and found myself logging on to Instagram in the morning out of habit. I had to delete it in the end to ensure I stayed off. It’s a balancing act."
As for trolls, she said: "There’s a lot of anger in the world at other people. But if someone is a d**k, you can’t stop them but you can change how you respond to them."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-23--Molly-Mae Hague's 'huge Photoshop fail' as trolls claim she edited ‘double chin’

Molly-Mae Hague ’ s most recent social media offering has been targeted by trolls .
The former Love Island star , 21 , has been accused of editing her ‘ double chin ’ out of her latest Instagram snap .
Bombshell Molly-Mae looked sensational in the sizzling snap which showcased her cascading blonde ponytail and her enviable figure .
The reality TV siren oozed confidence in the chic-casual ensemble which did wonders to accentuate her perky derrière and fashion sense .
Despite the fact that the YouTube star was showered with countless compliments and endless praise , eagle-eyed trolls found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A number of unimpressed followers claimed that the stunner had made a major Photoshop fail by attempting to edit out her ‘ double chin ’ .
Drawing attention to their claims , the keyboard warriors pointed out that the pillar which could be seen behind the bombshell looked ‘ bent ’ and ‘ crooked ’ underneath Molly ’ s jawline .
Flocking to the comments , they called out the ‘ fake ’ reality star .
“ You can clearly see she ’ s edited out her double chin .
Look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s bent , ” claimed one user .
“ Why are you all idolizing this fake girl ?
She ’ s edited this so much .
You can tell by the background !
” another fumed .
“ Yeah she ’ s so obviously edited her chin here .
But so , what ?
She still looks amazing guys stop hating !
” shared a third .
And someone else added : “ Molly-Mae always edits her photos .
Why is this a surprise to anyone ?
” .
The latest drama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages and endless claims that her 8k Louis Vuitton giveaway was fixed after she announced the winner on Monday .
She offered her 4.8 million Instagram followers the opportunity to nab six different styles of Louis Vuitton bags , as well as an array of expense and sought-after Apple products .
After weeks of anticipation , eager fans were left baffled and disheartened when the reality TV siren took to her Instagram Stories on Monday afternoon to reveal that she and her management had agreed to choose the winner from just 25 names @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boasted over three million comments and 1.1 million likes , only 25 names were added to a spreadsheet alongside a number between one and 25 before being selected at random .
Molly-Mae described the selection process as ‘ the fairest way ’ to choose a winner , but unfortunately , her furious following had other thoughts on the matter .
They claimed that the star had ‘ fixed ’ the competition by only choosing 25 names .
Molly responded by reassuring her fans that there will be another giveaway ‘ sooner rather than @ @ @

Bombshell Molly-Mae looked sensational in the sizzling snap which showcased her cascading blonde ponytail and her enviable figure - but some eagle-eyed keyboard warriors had other opinions
Molly-Mae Hague ’s most recent social media offering has been targeted by trolls.
The former Love Island star, 21, has been accused of editing her ‘double chin’ out of her latest Instagram snap.
Bombshell Molly-Mae looked sensational in the sizzling snap which showcased her cascading blonde ponytail and her enviable figure.
The reality TV siren oozed confidence in the chic-casual ensemble which did wonders to accentuate her perky derrière and fashion sense.
Despite the fact that the YouTube star was showered with countless compliments and endless praise, eagle-eyed trolls found fault in Molly’s editing skills.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A number of unimpressed followers claimed that the stunner had made a major Photoshop fail by attempting to edit out her ‘double chin’.
Drawing attention to their claims, the keyboard warriors pointed out that the pillar which could be seen behind the bombshell looked ‘bent’ and ‘crooked’ underneath Molly’s jawline.
Flocking to the comments, they called out the ‘fake’ reality star.
“You can clearly see she’s edited out her double chin. Look at the pole underneath her chin, it’s bent,” claimed one user.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
“Why are you all idolizing this fake girl? She’s edited this so much. You can tell by the background!” another fumed.
“Yeah she’s so obviously edited her chin here. But so, what? She still looks amazing guys stop hating!” shared a third.
And someone else added: “Molly-Mae always edits her photos. Why is this a surprise to anyone?”.
The latest drama comes after Molly-Mae was bombarded with abusive messages and endless claims that her 8k Louis Vuitton giveaway was fixed after she announced the winner on Monday.
Image: mollymaehague/Instagram) mollymaehague/Instagram)
She offered her 4.8 million Instagram followers the opportunity to nab six different styles of Louis Vuitton bags, as well as an array of expense and sought-after Apple products.
After weeks of anticipation, eager fans were left baffled and disheartened when the reality TV siren took to her Instagram Stories on Monday afternoon to reveal that she and her management had agreed to choose the winner from just 25 names which entered.
Although her giveaway post boasted over three million comments and 1.1 million likes, only 25 names were added to a spreadsheet alongside a number between one and 25 before being selected at random.
Image: mollymaehague/Instagram) mollymaehague/Instagram)
Molly-Mae described the selection process as ‘the fairest way’ to choose a winner, but unfortunately, her furious following had other thoughts on the matter.
They claimed that the star had ‘fixed’ the competition by only choosing 25 names.
Molly responded by reassuring her fans that there will be another giveaway ‘sooner rather than later’.


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--Jack Fincham's mental health battle led him to 'not wanting to leave the house'

Jack Fincham has been battling with his mental health since he was 19 .
The 26-year-old former pen salesman , who shot to fame during his stint on Love Island , has recently transformed his life by training to be a professional boxer .
New dad Jack ’ s struggles with severe anxiety and depression - which began long before he appeared on TV .
His troubles started as a young teen , and by age 19 his “ overthinking ” had got so bad he didn ’ t want to leave the house .
The handsome lad also struggled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` negative '' thoughts snowballing in his head .
Speaking candidly to The Sun , he shared : `` It ’ s the overthinking and I can ’ t sleep – since I was a young teenager it ’ s something I ’ ve suffered with , sometimes you ’ d have a bad day and talk negatively to yourself .
“ With anxiety you can start overthinking things you don ’ t need to think and then it all snowballs .
I ’ ve got out of that mindset .
Jack is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - including citalopram , an antidepressant , and propranolol , a beta blocker used to treat anxiety .
And the star now says that due to boxing he is in the best mental and physical shape of his life and as a result he is `` going to start lowering the dose '' of his anxiety medication .
Last year Jack revealed that he hit rock bottom after an all-night “ blowout ” that saw him snorting cocaine at a club after sinking back alcohol in the early hours of the morning .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in these situations but , yes , since winning the show I have been offered cocaine a lot , ” he previously told the publication .
“ But I went out all night , I was drinking and I just got carried away and made a stupid , stupid mistake which I wish I ’ d never done , you know .
I regret it.
” Jack revealed his incredible body transformation this week , after just two weeks of boxing training ahead of the launch of his brand new reality show , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reality TV regular - who was branded `` obese '' by doctors in January 2019 - is being coached by Tyson Fury 's former trainer and has signed a professional contract with promoters BOXXER .
The first episode of his new reality show , The Fight Of My Life , launches on Youtube on Wednesday night .

New dad Jack’s struggles with severe anxiety and depression began long before he hit reality telly, but were exacerbated when he found instant fame after Love Island
Jack Fincham's mental health battle led him to 'not wanting to leave the house'
Jack Fincham has been battling with his mental health since he was 19.
The 26-year-old former pen salesman, who shot to fame during his stint on Love Island, has recently transformed his life by training to be a professional boxer.
New dad Jack’s struggles with severe anxiety and depression - which began long before he appeared on TV.
His troubles started as a young teen, and by age 19 his “overthinking” had got so bad he didn’t want to leave the house.
Image: jack_charlesf/Instagram) jack_charlesf/Instagram)
The handsome lad also struggled to sleep - as a result of "negative" thoughts snowballing in his head.
Speaking candidly to The Sun, he shared: "It’s the overthinking and I can’t sleep – since I was a young teenager it’s something I’ve suffered with, sometimes you’d have a bad day and talk negatively to yourself.
“With anxiety you can start overthinking things you don’t need to think and then it all snowballs. I’ve got out of that mindset.
Jack is on medication - prescribed by his GP - including citalopram, an antidepressant, and propranolol, a beta blocker used to treat anxiety.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
And the star now says that due to boxing he is in the best mental and physical shape of his life and as a result he is "going to start lowering the dose" of his anxiety medication.
Last year Jack revealed that he hit rock bottom after an all-night “blowout” that saw him snorting cocaine at a club after sinking back alcohol in the early hours of the morning.
“I’d never normally be in these situations but, yes, since winning the show I have been offered cocaine a lot,” he previously told the publication.
“But I went out all night, I was drinking and I just got carried away and made a stupid, stupid mistake which I wish I’d never done, you know. I regret it.”
Jack revealed his incredible body transformation this week, after just two weeks of boxing training ahead of the launch of his brand new reality show, The Fight Of My Life.
Image: jack_charlesf/Instagram) jack_charlesf/Instagram)
The reality TV regular - who was branded "obese" by doctors in January 2019 - is being coached by Tyson Fury's former trainer and has signed a professional contract with promoters BOXXER.
The first episode of his new reality show, The Fight Of My Life, launches on Youtube on Wednesday night.