thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Up to 62,000 badgers face death in this year's cull, leaked plans reveal

Tens of thousands of badgers face being killed in the coming weeks as this year 's cull is expanded .
Leaked plans from Natural England , seen by the Mirror , show the controversial shooting programme is due to take place in 16 English counties – with up to 62,073 of the creatures due to be culled when licences are issued .
This year 's cull will take place in 54 areas of Cheshire , Devon , Dorset , Somerset , Wiltshire , Cornwall , Gloucestershire , Staffordshire , Cumbria , Avon , Hertfordshire , Derbyshire , Oxfordshire , Shropshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas have ongoing permission to shoot badgers , with insiders estimating about 3,000 animals will be killed .
Some 102,188 badgers have been killed in the Government-backed scheme since 2013 .
Badger Trust chief executive Dominic Dyer said : “ The Government is now pressing ahead with the largest destruction of a protected species in history , which could result in up 65,000 badgers being killed across 54 areas of England stretching from Cornwall to Cumbria in the next few months “ By the end of 2020 , the badger cull policy could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ badgers since 2013 .
“ This could push the species to the verge of local extinction in many areas of England , which they inhabited since the Ice Age.
” Cull supporters believe killing badgers helps curb bovine tuberculosis in cows , with badgers blamed for carrying the disease around the countryside , infecting cattle .
But opponents believe the shooting and trapping programme is ineffective .
Labour has pledged an immediate end to the “ cruel and unnecessary ” scheme .
A total of 35,034 badgers were killed in last year'sscheme , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Government has claimed the cull will begin to be phased out in the next few years , with vaccination of badgers being ramped up instead .
Last month , it announced trials for an inoculation for cows will get under way amid moves for a vaccine by 2025 .
It is understood cull licences for this year are yet to be issued , and the Government is expected to issue an update on its bTB strategy in the autumn .
The Department for the Environment , Food and Rural Affairs refused @ @ @

EXCLUSIVE: The document sets out how many of the animals could be killed in each area when this autumn's programme gets underway
Up to 62,000 badgers face death in this year's cull, leaked plans reveal
Tens of thousands of badgers face being killed in the coming weeks as this year's cull is expanded.
Leaked plans from Natural England, seen by the Mirror, show the controversial shooting programme is due to take place in 16 English counties – with up to 62,073 of the creatures due to be culled when licences are issued.
This year's cull will take place in 54 areas of Cheshire, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Staffordshire, Cumbria, Avon, Hertfordshire, Derbyshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and Lincolnshire.
Another 10 areas have ongoing permission to shoot badgers, with insiders estimating about 3,000 animals will be killed.
Image: Annelisa Davison/Gardenwatch) Annelisa Davison/Gardenwatch)
Some 102,188 badgers have been killed in the Government-backed scheme since 2013.
Badger Trust chief executive Dominic Dyer said: “The Government is now pressing ahead with the largest destruction of a protected species in history, which could result in up 65,000 badgers being killed across 54 areas of England stretching from Cornwall to Cumbria in the next few months
“By the end of 2020, the badger cull policy could result in the death of over 170,000 badgers since 2013.
“This could push the species to the verge of local extinction in many areas of England, which they inhabited since the Ice Age.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Cull supporters believe killing badgers helps curb bovine tuberculosis in cows, with badgers blamed for carrying the disease around the countryside, infecting cattle.
But opponents believe the shooting and trapping programme is ineffective.
Labour has pledged an immediate end to the “cruel and unnecessary” scheme.
A total of 35,034 badgers were killed in last year'sscheme, which operated in 40 areas of England.
The Government has claimed the cull will begin to be phased out in the next few years, with vaccination of badgers being ramped up instead.
Last month, it announced trials for an inoculation for cows will get under way amid moves for a vaccine by 2025.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto) Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
It is understood cull licences for this year are yet to be issued, and the Government is expected to issue an update on its bTB strategy in the autumn.
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs refused to comment.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Rebel princess and the Queen's rock Princess Anne at 70-years-old

It was a touchingly familiar lockdown moment most families could relate to .
An elderly mother tentatively being shown the ropes of video calling by her daughter , stuck in her own home miles away .
Sitting in their living rooms , animal figurines behind them both reflecting their shared passion , Princess Anne told the Queen about the number of faces she should be seeing on her screen .
It was six , but the monarch said she could only see four .
Ah well , chuckled the Princess Royal , “ you don ’ t need me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her mother grinned , seeming to share Anne ’ s amusement at how surreal it is .
This was the Queen ’ s very first video call .
And perhaps tellingly , she chose to support the charity her daughter founded in 1991 , the Carers Trust , during National Carers ’ Week .
Much has been made of the Queen ’ s relationship with her sons over the years , but not so much her only daughter and second child .
With her straight-talking pragmatism and reputation for lack of charm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the Duke of Edinburgh ’ s “ Daddy ’ s Girl ” .
But this comfortable scene demonstrated a closeness between the two women .
As she turns 70 today , Anne has been promoted to the rank of General in the Army and Air Chief Marshal in the Royal Air Force – matching her title of Admiral in the Royal Navy .
It is fitting for the no-nonsense royal who literally never lets her hair down – at least not in public – whose dated chignon was once referred to as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recycles decades-old clothes and rejects celebrity .
She is seemingly now her mum ’ s right-hand woman .
And perhaps no wonder , following the recent falling stock of glitzier royals ?
After Megxit , and the allegations surrounding her son , Prince Andrew , the Queen might well lean on her steady daughter , the self-proclaimed “ fuddy-duddy ” who carries out 500-plus engagements a year earning the tag the hardest working royal .
But although Anne ’ s outward character for many years may have been resolutely stiff , that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It seems every royal generation must have their rebel .
And after Princess Margaret , and ahead of Prince Harry , it was Anne .
And she was something of a raunchy one at that , reportedly no stranger to flings , affairs , even a tabloid kiss and tell from her once police bodyguard .
She is even said to have got embroiled in a “ love square ” with her brother Prince Charles , Camilla and her then to-be husband Andrew Parker-Bowles .
Royal commentator Penny Junor , who was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Kent , recalls her as spirited and independent .
Someone who “ fitted in well and was liked ” because she “ mucked in , living like the rest of us ” refusing to allow rules of social hierarchy confine her behaviour .
And that went for her attitude towards conventions of gender , too .
Anne herself once admitted she was “ not everyone ’ s idea of a fairytale princess ” , not demure or classically pretty .
And one sensed that if the men around her were to sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the full , why shouldn ’ t she ?
Junor says : “ I think she is of that generation , women were much more inclined to think ‘ What is sauce for the goose , is sauce for the gander ’ , women can do just what men can do .
`` I would guess she is a feminist although I ’ m not aware of her calling herself one .
“ She has never been the show pony , she is not there to promote herself .
She is like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ herself to her role .
What she demonstrates is the monarchy is not about glamour or being a glitzy celebrity .
“ But there is no doubt she was a gutsy , spirited young woman .
I ’ m sure she was exactly what the Duke wanted… as a son.
” Family friend Countess Mountbatten of Burma , once said the young Anne “ was always full of life ” and also “ quite naughty ” .
She had a temper , too , once telling photographers to “ naff off ” , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was a temper which flared again when Ian Ball tried to kidnap her and husband Captain Mark Phillips in 1974 .
He shot at their Rolls-Royce and demanded Anne get out .
“ Not bloody likely ” was her apparent response .
The Princess funnelled her headstrong personality into professional horse riding and becoming the first member of the Royal Family to compete in the Olympics , in Montreal 1976 .
She also won Sports Personality of the Year in 1971 and presenter David Coleman asked if her secret was early morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the 21-year-old replied to much laughter :  “ Actually , it ’ s late at night.
” But it is said in her youth , her parents were so concerned about her rebelliousness , they sought the advice forces ’ sweetheart , the late Dame Vera Lynn .
It has been reported the Duke told the singer : “ We are concerned about Anne at the moment , trying to get her to make up her mind about what she wants to do.
” While she has always been committed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teen she clearly wanted to have fun .
There are rumoured early boyfriends aplenty to rival her brothers ’ dalliances .
Young suitors linked to her include ex-Cavalry officer Gerald Ward , who became Prince Harry ’ s godfather .
The soldier , banker , businessman , farmer and sportsman was an all-round action man said to have dated the Princess soon after she left school .
She was also close to polo player Sandy Harper , whose father trained ponies for Lord Cowdray .
The hippyish man who wore a beaded necklace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
More seriously came another horseman , Richard Meade , who went on to win three Olympic golds .
At 32 he was much older , and it was whispered the Queen didn ’ t approve of the match .
But most famously , thanks to its recent sexy depiction in Netflix drama The Crown , came Anne ’ s reported fling with Andrew Parker-Bowles .
It was made all the more steamy because it was apparently one side of a “ love square ” with Charles , and Andrew ’ s on-off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duchess of Cornwall .
Parker-Bowles , an officer in the Blues and Royals regiment and a known ladies man , reportedly split with his girlfriend and had a fling with Anne before getting back with Camilla and marrying her in 1973 .
Meanwhile Camilla and Charles had their own fling .
In The Crown Anne nonchalantly admits the truth with a shrug to her startled mother .
The same year , Anne also married swiftly , to Lieutenant Mark Phillips of the Queen ’ s Dragoon Guards – another Olympic horseman – with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A Palace insider claimed : “ She was in pieces over Andrew ’ s marriage to Camilla .
But she ’ s made of stern stuff .
She sought out and found a photofit of Andrew , and married him.
” Despite two children , Peter and Zara – who Anne insisted would not be hamstrung with royal titles – the relationship proved unhappy , with Phillips being unfaithful and fathering a child in New Zealand .
Anne however , was seemingly not crying into her pillow .
Two alleged affairs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first was with her married police protection officer , Detective Sergeant Peter Cross , who began working with her in 1979 .
A year later , Cross was taken from his duties amid rumours he had become too close to the Princess .
But four years later he sold his story , claiming he “ snuggled up ” with the Princess , who would contact him under the name Mrs Wallis , in front of the TV .
Anne has never acknowledged or commented on the claims .
The second reported affair was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s former equerry , who is now Anne ’ s second husband .
In 1989 , when she was separated from but still married to Phillips , a collection of love letters from Laurence were stolen from her briefcase and offered to a newspaper .
A police officer in the case , Chief Supt Roy Ram , later recollected : “ They were upfront about it , they were not ashamed of their relationship.
” Anne and Phillips divorced in 1992 and she wed Laurence eight months later .
The couple are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for determined , forthright Anne , there was to be no settling in her pursuit to find that true happiness , even for the sake of appearances .
The inner rebel has never allowed her character to be quashed or moulded by the weight of expectations which lay heavily on her as both a royal and a woman .
Junor believes Anne has been clever in handling her notoriety in order to allow her to live out her private life in relative peace by fostering the starchy persona we have long assumed of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or fame , and by dedicating herself to both her sport , and her royal obligations – in both cases , fiercely so – she has largely sailed below the radar in a way other royals say they wish they could .
Junor once accompanied Anne and Timothy Laurence on a royal tour to Uzbekistan in July 1993 – clashing with Princess Diana ’ s trip to Africa .
The pair could not contrast more starkly .
While Diana hugged children and stole all the front pages , Anne retained her trademark aloofness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she met , and accompanying press , to whom she rarely even said “ hello ” .
The trip gained little coverage .
Junor admits : “ I found that unspeakably rude .
And I thought , ‘ How can you as a mother resist touching these children ?
’ “ But her explanation would be , ‘ What child wants a complete stranger to hug them ?
’ “ And , ‘ I ’ m much more useful finding out from the doctor what problems she faces before I go and meet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ She does not want the glory for herself and she does not want to be on the front pages .
She never stopped once for a photographer to take a photo.
” She adds : “ I think she has played a blinder .
She has managed to keep her private life relatively private .
“ She got away with an awful lot because she had always kept her head down .
`` But I think she has taken her duties very seriously and a lot of people have a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think she has always taken it in her stride , she has confidence .
But we have finally ‘ got ’ her , and she is finally starting to get the recognition she deserves .
She has come of age… at 70 .
”

On Princess Anne's birthday we look back at the royal's life as she is celebrated for her no-nonsense approach, tenacious attitude, and rebellious streak
Princess Anne at 71: The rebel princess who became the Queen's rock
It was a touchingly familiar lockdown moment most families could relate to.
An elderly mother tentatively being shown the ropes of video calling by her daughter, stuck in her own home miles away.
Sitting in their living rooms, animal figurines behind them both reflecting their shared passion, Princess Anne told the Queen about the number of faces she should be seeing on her screen.
It was six, but the monarch said she could only see four. Ah well, chuckled the Princess Royal, “you don’t need me, you know what I look like”.
Her mother grinned, seeming to share Anne’s amusement at how surreal it is.
This was the Queen’s very first video call.
The Queen's daughter - Princess Anne
Much has been made of the Queen’s relationship with her sons over the years, but not so much her only daughter and second child.
With her straight-talking pragmatism and reputation for lack of charm, Anne has always been said to be the Duke of Edinburgh’s “Daddy’s Girl”.
But this comfortable scene demonstrated a closeness between the two women.
What does Princess Anne do?
As she turns 71, Anne has been promoted to the rank of General in the Army and Air Chief Marshal in the Royal Air Force – matching her title of Admiral in the Royal Navy.
It is fitting for the no-nonsense royal who literally never lets her hair down – at least not in public – whose dated chignon was once referred to as a “cottage loaf”, who recycles decade-old clothes and rejects celebrity.
She is seemingly now her mum’s right-hand woman.
And perhaps no wonder, following the recent falling stock of glitzier royals?
After Megxit, and the allegations surrounding her son, Prince Andrew, the Queen might well lean on her steady daughter, the self-proclaimed “fuddy-duddy” who carries out 500-plus engagements a year earning the tag the hardest working royal.
But although Anne’s outward character for many years may have been resolutely stiff, that was not always so behind the scenes.
Princess Anne's love life
It seems every royal generation must have their rebel. And after Princess Margaret, and ahead of Prince Harry, it was Anne.
And she was something of a raunchy one at that, reportedly no stranger to flings, affairs, even a tabloid kiss and tell from her once police bodyguard.
She is even said to have got embroiled in a “love square” with her brother Prince Charles, Camilla and her then to-be husband Andrew Parker-Bowles.
Royal commentator Penny Junor, who was in the year above Anne at Benenden School in Kent, recalls her as spirited and independent.
Someone who “fitted in well and was liked” because she “mucked in, living like the rest of us” refusing to allow rules of social hierarchy confine her behaviour.
And that went for her attitude towards conventions of gender, too.
Anne herself once admitted she was “not everyone’s idea of a fairytale princess”, not demure or classically pretty.
Image: Alpha Photo Press Agency Ltd) Alpha Photo Press Agency Ltd)
And one sensed that if the men around her were to sleep around, have affairs and live life to the full, why shouldn’t she?
Junor says: “I think she is of that generation, women were much more inclined to think ‘What is sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander’, women can do just what men can do.
"I would guess she is a feminist although I’m not aware of her calling herself one.
“She has never been the show pony, she is not there to promote herself. She is like her mother in that she has dedicated herself to her role.
What she demonstrates is the monarchy is not about glamour or being a glitzy celebrity.
“But there is no doubt she was a gutsy, spirited young woman. I’m sure she was exactly what the Duke wanted… as a son.”
Family friend Countess Mountbatten of Burma, once said the young Anne “was always full of life” and also “quite naughty”.
She had a temper, too, once telling photographers to “naff off”, earning the nickname Her Royal Rudeness.
It was a temper which flared again when Ian Ball tried to kidnap her and husband Captain Mark Phillips in 1974. He shot at their Rolls-Royce and demanded Anne get out. “Not bloody likely” was her apparent response.
Princess Anne at the Olympics
The Princess funnelled her headstrong personality into professional horse riding and becoming the first member of the Royal Family to compete in the Olympics, in Montreal 1976.
She also won Sports Personality of the Year in 1971 and presenter David Coleman asked if her secret was early morning exercise.
No stranger to risque remarks, the 21-year-old replied to much laughter: “Actually, it’s late at night.”
But it is said in her youth, her parents were so concerned about her rebelliousness, they sought the advice forces’ sweetheart, the late Dame Vera Lynn.
It has been reported the Duke told the singer: “We are concerned about Anne at the moment, trying to get her to make up her mind about what she wants to do.”
While she has always been committed to her royal duties, as a determined teen she clearly wanted to have fun.
There are rumoured early boyfriends aplenty to rival her brothers’ dalliances.
Young suitors linked to her include ex-Cavalry officer Gerald Ward, who became Prince Harry’s godfather.
The soldier, banker, businessman, farmer and sportsman was an all-round action man said to have dated the Princess soon after she left school.
She was also close to polo player Sandy Harper, whose father trained ponies for Lord Cowdray.
The hippyish man who wore a beaded necklace was often her companion at London nightclubs.
More seriously came another horseman, Richard Meade, who went on to win three Olympic golds.
At 32 he was much older, and it was whispered the Queen didn’t approve of the match.
Princess Anne and Andrew Parker-Bowles
But most famously, thanks to its recent sexy depiction in Netflix drama The Crown, came Anne’s reported fling with Andrew Parker-Bowles.
It was made all the more steamy because it was apparently one side of a “love square” with Charles, and Andrew’s on-off lover, Camilla Shand – now the Duchess of Cornwall.
Parker-Bowles, an officer in the Blues and Royals regiment and a known ladies man, reportedly split with his girlfriend and had a fling with Anne before getting back with Camilla and marrying her in 1973.
Meanwhile Camilla and Charles had their own fling.
In The Crown Anne nonchalantly admits the truth with a shrug to her startled mother.
The same year, Anne also married swiftly, to Lieutenant Mark Phillips of the Queen’s Dragoon Guards – another Olympic horseman – with some claiming it was on the rebound.
A Palace insider claimed: “She was in pieces over Andrew’s marriage to Camilla. But she’s made of stern stuff. She sought out and found a photofit of Andrew, and married him.”
Despite two children, Peter and Zara – who Anne insisted would not be hamstrung with royal titles – the relationship proved unhappy, with Phillips being unfaithful and fathering a child in New Zealand.
Anne however, was seemingly not crying into her pillow.
Princess Anne affairs
Two alleged affairs of her own hit the headlines.
The first was with her married police protection officer, Detective Sergeant Peter Cross, who began working with her in 1979.
A year later, Cross was taken from his duties amid rumours he had become too close to the Princess.
But four years later he sold his story, claiming he “snuggled up” with the Princess, who would contact him under the name Mrs Wallis, in front of the TV.
Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
Anne has never acknowledged or commented on the claims.
The second reported affair was with Captain Timothy Laurence, the Queen’s former equerry, who is now Anne’s second husband.
In 1989, when she was separated from but still married to Phillips, a collection of love letters from Laurence were stolen from her briefcase and offered to a newspaper.
A police officer in the case, Chief Supt Roy Ram, later recollected: “They were upfront about it, they were not ashamed of their relationship.”
Anne and Phillips divorced in 1992 and she wed Laurence eight months later. The couple are still happily married today.
Clearly, for determined, forthright Anne, there was to be no settling in her pursuit to find that true happiness, even for the sake of appearances.
The inner rebel has never allowed her character to be quashed or moulded by the weight of expectations which lay heavily on her as both a royal and a woman.
Junor believes Anne has been clever in handling her notoriety in order to allow her to live out her private life in relative peace by fostering the starchy persona we have long assumed of her.
By not grasping at celebrity or fame, and by dedicating herself to both her sport, and her royal obligations – in both cases, fiercely so – she has largely sailed below the radar in a way other royals say they wish they could.
Image: PA) PA)
Junor once accompanied Anne and Timothy Laurence on a royal tour to Uzbekistan in July 1993 – clashing with Princess Diana’s trip to Africa.
The pair could not contrast more starkly. While Diana hugged children and stole all the front pages, Anne retained her trademark aloofness, both from children suffering cerebral palsy she met, and accompanying press, to whom she rarely even said “hello”. The trip gained little coverage.
Junor admits: “I found that unspeakably rude. And I thought, ‘How can you as a mother resist touching these children?’
“But her explanation would be, ‘What child wants a complete stranger to hug them?’
“And, ‘I’m much more useful finding out from the doctor what problems she faces before I go and meet the President and voice those concerns’.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“She does not want the glory for herself and she does not want to be on the front pages. She never stopped once for a photographer to take a photo.”
She adds: “I think she has played a blinder. She has managed to keep her private life relatively private.
“She got away with an awful lot because she had always kept her head down.
"But I think she has taken her duties very seriously and a lot of people have a great deal to thank her for.
“I think she has always taken it in her stride, she has confidence. But we have finally ‘got’ her, and she is finally starting to get the recognition she deserves. She has come of age… at 70.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--ADVERTORIAL: Newbury tips: Three horses to back - plus get a free £5 Betfair Exchange Bet

The fact that York-based trainer David O'Meara has entered Orbaan in the 14:25 at Newbury pricks serious interest .
He 's not the type of trainer to come down south for these types of races unless he thinks he has a serious chance of winning .
Summerhand winning the Stewards Cup is a prime example of this and it 's even more interesting given the Ebor Festival is next week when there 's a few races Orbaan could go for .
He won the time before last when just getting up inside the final half furlong and then last time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before fading inside the final furlong .
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Hukum can improve to win again Hukum , who runs in the 15:00 at Newbury , won a handicap at Royal Ascot off a mark of 90 and won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the final furlong and , importantly for today ’ s test , gave every impression that a step up in trip will see him improve again .
He 's bred to be very good , being by Sea The Stars out of a Kingmambo mare , and he 's so lightly raced that not only will the extra distance see him improve but the experience and the run last time will have brought him on a ton too .
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Strictly on official ratings Hukum has plenty to find but his current mark of 97 vastly underestimates his ability in my opinion .
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Spencer can make History in the Hungerford Finally , I 'm going for a big price in the Hungerford Stakes ( 15:45 ) .
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I 'm going to have a small each way bet at 25/1 on History Writer .
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He has a bit to find on ratings but I think the booking of Jamie Spencer is a massive bonus .
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Betfair tipster Alan Thompson has three horses to back at chunky prices on today’s card at Newbury and he’s looking to a northern raider to get him off to a winning start…
The fact that York-based trainer David O'Meara has entered Orbaan in the 14:25 at Newbury pricks serious interest.
He's not the type of trainer to come down south for these types of races unless he thinks he has a serious chance of winning. Summerhand winning the Stewards Cup is a prime example of this and it's even more interesting given the Ebor Festival is next week when there's a few races Orbaan could go for.
He won the time before last when just getting up inside the final half furlong and then last time travelled like a dream into the race before fading inside the final furlong. For me it was clear that he was put into the race too soon and the horse thought he did enough when going clear too far from home.
I'm confident that given a far more patient ride he can win again and at around 7/1 on the Sportsbook he's a nice price too.
Hukum can improve to win again
Hukum, who runs in the 15:00 at Newbury, won a handicap at Royal Ascot off a mark of 90 and won it well, staying on strongly inside the final furlong and, importantly for today’s test, gave every impression that a step up in trip will see him improve again.
He's bred to be very good, being by Sea The Stars out of a Kingmambo mare, and he's so lightly raced that not only will the extra distance see him improve but the experience and the run last time will have brought him on a ton too. Trainer Owen Burrows may not bang the winners in left, right and centre, but he knows how to bring forward progressive horses and has been in form himself pretty much all season.
Strictly on official ratings Hukum has plenty to find but his current mark of 97 vastly underestimates his ability in my opinion. With Jim Crowley set to ride, who has been in the form of his life this season, I think Hukum is a value bet at around 7/1.
Spencer can make History in the Hungerford
Finally, I'm going for a big price in the Hungerford Stakes (15:45).
There's plenty in here who don't truly get the seven furlongs and there's also some in here, Limato for example, who need good to firm ground to be seen at their best. I'm going to have a small each way bet at 25/1 on History Writer.
He stays the mile and further but I think a fast run seven could be ideal. He has a bit to find on ratings but I think the booking of Jamie Spencer is a massive bonus. I'll be looking to Spencer to switch him right off at the back of the field and let the others run their race before pouncing late and fast inside the final half furlong.
With so many horses in the field having a genuine chance of winning I think they'll be racing from quite far out and that the race could fall to pieces inside the final furlong and that, hopefully, will see our selection nail them – or at least place – close home.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Barcelona 'have already decided to sack' Setien after Champions League exit

Reports are claiming Quique Setien will be sacked following Barcelona 's 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich .
One report said Barca 's sporting director Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau could also be replaced after the club 's humbling semi-final exit , but claimed president Josep Maria Bartomeu intended to stay .
The Champions League was the Catalan club 's last chance for silverware after a trophy-less season , and Setien was already under pressure going into the clash having only taken charge in January .
But Lionel Messi and his teammates were knocked out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona 's worst ever defeats in Europe - and even conceding two goals to their own player , Philippe Coutinho , who is on loan at Bayern .
After the drubbing , Sky Sport journalist Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter to claim that the decision had already been made to sack Setien .
He tweeted : `` Barcelona have already decided to sack Quique Setién after the terrible defeat against Bayern Münich .
He ’ ll not be the manager next season . ''
Sky Sport Italia contributor Gianluca Di Marzio claimed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , with former Barca star Xavi and ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino among the names in the frame to replace him .
Di Marzio said the positions of Abidal and Grau also at risk , but that Bartomeu is not expected to resign .
Bartomeu was quoted saying : `` It was a disaster .
We already made some decisions and we will announce them in the coming days . ''
Barcelona were well and truly put to the sword in Lisbon , with Bayern having raced into an incredible 4-1 lead by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead in the fourth minute .
Although Barca quickly equalised with an own goal from David Alaba , the Bundesliga champions replied by scoring three goals in the space of 10 minutes through Ivan Perisic , Serge Gnabry and another from Muller .
The Spaniards pulled one back early in the second half through Luis Suarez but Bayern quickly restored their three-goal lead thanks to Joshua Kimmich .
Robert Lewandowski added a sixth before Coutinho rubbed even more salt into Barca 's wounds by scoring a late double .
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Reports claim head coach Setien is on his way out after the Catalan giants' 8-2 drubbing by Bayern Munich, with sporting director Eric Abidal also facing an uncertain future
Barcelona 'have already decided to sack' Quique Setien after Champions League exit
Reports are claiming Quique Setien will be sacked following Barcelona's 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich.
One report said Barca's sporting director Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau could also be replaced after the club's humbling semi-final exit, but claimed president Josep Maria Bartomeu intended to stay.
The Champions League was the Catalan club's last chance for silverware after a trophy-less season, and Setien was already under pressure going into the clash having only taken charge in January.
But Lionel Messi and his teammates were knocked out in embarrassing fashion, suffering one of Barcelona's worst ever defeats in Europe - and even conceding two goals to their own player, Philippe Coutinho, who is on loan at Bayern.
After the drubbing, Sky Sport journalist Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter to claim that the decision had already been made to sack Setien.
Image: Manu Fernandez/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Manu Fernandez/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
He tweeted: " Barcelona have already decided to sack Quique Setién after the terrible defeat against Bayern Münich. He’ll not be the manager next season."
Sky Sport Italia contributor Gianluca Di Marzio claimed that Setien is to "destined to leave", with former Barca star Xavi and ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino among the names in the frame to replace him.
Di Marzio said the positions of Abidal and Grau also at risk, but that Bartomeu is not expected to resign.
Bartomeu was quoted saying: "It was a disaster. We already made some decisions and we will announce them in the coming days."
Barcelona were well and truly put to the sword in Lisbon, with Bayern having raced into an incredible 4-1 lead by half-time.
Thomas Muller gave Bayern the lead in the fourth minute.
Although Barca quickly equalised with an own goal from David Alaba, the Bundesliga champions replied by scoring three goals in the space of 10 minutes through Ivan Perisic, Serge Gnabry and another from Muller.
The Spaniards pulled one back early in the second half through Luis Suarez but Bayern quickly restored their three-goal lead thanks to Joshua Kimmich.
Robert Lewandowski added a sixth before Coutinho rubbed even more salt into Barca's wounds by scoring a late double.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Martin Kemp in talks to follow in son Roman's footsteps with I’m A Celeb stint

Martin Kemp is reportedly in talk with ITV bosses and could be set for an appearance in I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
The 58-year-old Spandau Ballet musician might be following in his son Roman Kemp 's footsteps should he agree to star in the upcoming series .
According to The Sun , ITV bosses are keen to get the former EastEnders actor onboard for November 's season .
At this stage , no agreement has been made and the two parties are currently discussing figures .
If Martin was to agree , he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finished third following his jungle ordeal .
A source told the publication : “ Martin would be a key signing for I ’ m A Celeb this year but there ’ s a massive price attached to his name .
`` Roman was a hit with viewers during the last series so getting Martin would be a coup.
” According to the television insider , ITV bosses had tried to get Martin on board earlier this year .
The source added : “ Martin had been approached earlier in the year but couldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of prior commitments .
“ But after coronavirus cleared his schedule the only thing standing between him and the show is whether ITV can afford his fee.
” Martin joins a long list of celebrities that are rumoured to be among the I 'm A Celebrity line up .
Others names that have been mentioned in the run up to the show have been AJ Pritchard , Tommy Fury and Katherine Jenkins to name a few .
However , television bosses are keeping the list of stars secret for the timebeing .
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement that filming would take place in the UK for the first time in history .
Instead of the Australian jungle , the setting for the upcoming season is believed to be a haunted castle in North Wales called Gwrych Castle .
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Martin Kemp is reportedly in talks with ITV bosses over a potential I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here appearance later this year. His spot on the show would come just one series after his son starred on the same show
Martin Kemp in talks to follow in son Roman's footsteps with I’m A Celeb stint
Martin Kemp is reportedly in talk with ITV bosses and could be set for an appearance in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!
The 58-year-old Spandau Ballet musician might be following in his son Roman Kemp's footsteps should he agree to star in the upcoming series.
According to The Sun, ITV bosses are keen to get the former EastEnders actor onboard for November's season.
At this stage, no agreement has been made and the two parties are currently discussing figures.
If Martin was to agree, he would be starring just one year after Roman finished third following his jungle ordeal.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for Sony) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for Sony)
A source told the publication: “Martin would be a key signing for I’m A Celeb this year but there’s a massive price attached to his name.
“ITV approached his management company and they’re talking figures.
"Roman was a hit with viewers during the last series so getting Martin would be a coup.”
Image: Channel 4 images) Channel 4 images) Image: ITV) ITV)
According to the television insider, ITV bosses had tried to get Martin on board earlier this year.
The source added: “Martin had been approached earlier in the year but couldn’t have made it work because of prior commitments.
“But after coronavirus cleared his schedule the only thing standing between him and the show is whether ITV can afford his fee.”
Martin joins a long list of celebrities that are rumoured to be among the I'm A Celebrity line up.
Others names that have been mentioned in the run up to the show have been AJ Pritchard, Tommy Fury and Katherine Jenkins to name a few.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Image: ITV) ITV)
However, television bosses are keeping the list of stars secret for the timebeing.
Just last week, ITV made the surprise announcement that filming would take place in the UK for the first time in history.
Instead of the Australian jungle, the setting for the upcoming season is believed to be a haunted castle in North Wales called Gwrych Castle.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Simon Cowell ordered to give up thrill-seeking by girlfriend after accident

Simon Cowell ' s long term girlfriend Lauren Steadman has warned him that he must give up his thrill seeking hobbies .
The X Factor judge , 60 , recently broke his back after testing out a powerful £15,000 electric bike and had to undergo 6-hour emergency back surgery after losing control of the automobile at his Malibu home .
“ Lauren doesn ’ t want him to ride one of those bikes again , so he ’ s agreed with his friends and family to get rid of them as soon as he ’ s out of hospital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The insider added : “ The power of the bike was unbelievable when he changed the setting up to the second one .
The bike just flew into the air .
“ Thankfully he let go of the bike as he fell backwards and it didn ’ t land on him.
” Simon since revealed that he did n't read the manual for his new electric bike before suffering the horrific accident on his first ride .
Sharing an update on Twitter about his fall with his 11.3 million followers , Simon had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that helped him after his fall .
He also joked that he should have read the manual before jumping on his new electric bike .
The X Factor star penned : `` Some good advice ...
If you buy an electric trail bike , read the manual before you ride it for the first time .
`` I have broken part of my back .
Thank you to everyone for your kind messages . ''
In a second post he added : `` And a massive thank you to all the nurses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have ever met .
Stay safe everyone Simon . ''
A spokesperson for Simon revealed that the television boss had `` broken his back in a number of places '' .
However , the talent show judge is said to be `` doing fine '' a week after the horrific incident took place .
The America 's Got Talent star has also been inundated with well wishes from celebrity friends and fans following the nasty accident .
`` I ’ ve been thinking about my dear friend all day and luckily I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s had his operation and he ’ s doing really well , '' wrote Amanda Holden .
`` My family and I wish you a speedy recovery and send you , Lauren and Eric all our love , '' she continued .
Simon is now back in action and taking the necessary steps to avoid any more injuries .
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X Factor mogul Simon Cowell suffered a nasty accident last week while testing out his new electric bike at his home in Malibu. Simon underwent six hours of surgery after breaking his back in the accident
Simon Cowell ordered to give up thrill-seeking antics by girlfriend Lauren after accident
Simon Cowell' s long term girlfriend Lauren Steadman has warned him that he must give up his thrill seeking hobbies.
The X Factor judge, 60, recently broke his back after testing out a powerful £15,000 electric bike and had to undergo 6-hour emergency back surgery after losing control of the automobile at his Malibu home.
“Lauren doesn’t want him to ride one of those bikes again, so he’s agreed with his friends and family to get rid of them as soon as he’s out of hospital," a source told The Sun.
The insider added: “The power of the bike was unbelievable when he changed the setting up to the second one. The bike just flew into the air.
“Thankfully he let go of the bike as he fell backwards and it didn’t land on him.”
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Simon since revealed that he didn't read the manual for his new electric bike before suffering the horrific accident on his first ride.
Sharing an update on Twitter about his fall with his 11.3 million followers, Simon had nothing but praise for the medical staff that helped him after his fall.
He also joked that he should have read the manual before jumping on his new electric bike.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The X Factor star penned: "Some good advice... If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time.
"I have broken part of my back. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages."
In a second post he added: "And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors. Some of the nicest people I have ever met. Stay safe everyone Simon."
Image: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
A spokesperson for Simon revealed that the television boss had "broken his back in a number of places".
However, the talent show judge is said to be "doing fine" a week after the horrific incident took place.
The America's Got Talent star has also been inundated with well wishes from celebrity friends and fans following the nasty accident.
Image: Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment) Doug Peters/EMPICS Entertainment)
"I’ve been thinking about my dear friend all day and luckily I’m able to write that he’s had his operation and he’s doing really well," wrote Amanda Holden.
"My family and I wish you a speedy recovery and send you, Lauren and Eric all our love," she continued.
Simon is now back in action and taking the necessary steps to avoid any more injuries.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Gok Wan sparks concern on This Morning as he tells viewers to wash raw chicken

Gok Wan sparked concern from viewers of This Morning on Friday with his recommendation about cooking chicken .
The 45-year-old fashion guru , who has released cookbooks , was performing on a cooking segment alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Rochelle Humes .
He was demonstrating how to make chicken wings , and as he was detailing which spices and sauces to use , he told viewers to wash the chicken .
`` So the first thing is you 're gon na get your chicken wings from the butchers or the supermarket , and you 're going to wash them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then you 're going to pat them down , if you pat them down it makes them crispier in the oven . ''
One viewer tweeted , warning : `` Do not wash raw chicken # thismorning `` .
`` I thought you were n't supposed to wash chicken ? ''
asked another .
`` # ThisMorning so irresponsible of Gok to tell people to wash the chicken ! ''
added a third .
A statement on the NHS website warns the public to never wash chicken before cooking it as it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The Food Standards Agency ( FSA ) has issued the advice as many people do not realise that washing raw poultry can spread bacteria , leading to an increased risk of food poisoning .
`` The bacteria in question , campylobacter , is the most common cause of food poisoning in the world and affects about 280,000 people in the UK each year .
`` New guidance is intended to remind people that washing raw chicken before cooking increases the likelihood of infection through splashing the bacteria on to work surfaces , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is known as cross-contamination .
`` Washing is therefore not recommended – it is also unnecessary as thorough cooking will kill any bacteria . ''
Mean while , Alison Hammond left fans in hysterics as her attempt to dive right into a beauty segment went a little wrong .
The 45-year-old ended up mistaking a hair mask for a lotion for her legs , rubbing it in before she realised her error and burst out lauging .
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

THIS MORNING VIEWERS HORRIFIED AS GOK WAN TELLS THEM TO WASH RAW CHICKEN DURING COOKING SEGMENT
THIS MORNING VIEWERS HORRIFIED AS GOK WAN TELLS THEM TO WASH RAW CHICKEN DURING COOKING SEGMENT
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Gok Wan was slammed as "irresponsible" when he recommended to wash raw chicken, which can be dangerous according to the NHS
Gok Wan sparks concern on This Morning as he tells viewers to wash raw chicken
Gok Wan sparked concern from viewers of This Morning on Friday with his recommendation about cooking chicken.
The 45-year-old fashion guru, who has released cookbooks, was performing on a cooking segment alongside presenters Alison Hammond and Rochelle Humes.
He was demonstrating how to make chicken wings, and as he was detailing which spices and sauces to use, he told viewers to wash the chicken.
"So the first thing is you're gonna get your chicken wings from the butchers or the supermarket, and you're going to wash them, always," he said.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"Then you're going to pat them down, if you pat them down it makes them crispier in the oven."
One viewer tweeted, warning: "Do not wash raw chicken #thismorning ".
"I thought you weren't supposed to wash chicken?" asked another.
"# ThisMorning so irresponsible of Gok to tell people to wash the chicken!" added a third.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
A statement on the NHS website warns the public to never wash chicken before cooking it as it can spread dangerous bacteria.
It reads: "The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued the advice as many people do not realise that washing raw poultry can spread bacteria, leading to an increased risk of food poisoning.
"The bacteria in question, campylobacter, is the most common cause of food poisoning in the world and affects about 280,000 people in the UK each year.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"New guidance is intended to remind people that washing raw chicken before cooking increases the likelihood of infection through splashing the bacteria on to work surfaces, clothing and cooking equipment.
"This is known as cross-contamination.
"Washing is therefore not recommended – it is also unnecessary as thorough cooking will kill any bacteria."
Mean while, Alison Hammond left fans in hysterics as her attempt to dive right into a beauty segment went a little wrong.
The 45-year-old ended up mistaking a hair mask for a lotion for her legs, rubbing it in before she realised her error and burst out lauging.
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Felix Cash targets European title after stopping Jason Welborn

Eddie Hearn wants Felix Cash to be pushed into a European title fight after he retained his Commonwealth middleweight crown in convincing fashion .
The highly-rated Cash moved to 13-0 in convincing fashion and put on a show against Jason Welborn as he headlined for the first time .
He was in control throughout and showed his full repertoire of shots in a strong all-around display which saw Welborn stopped in the seventh .
The former world title challenger was put down by a flurry of punches , with Cash finding a way through with a clubbing right hand .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ land a ruthless finish moments later as Welborn ’ s corner threw in the towel with their man looking to beat the count .
“ It was a decent performance , ” Cash said .
“ I got my range and then it was just a matter of time until I broke him down .
“ I want to be back out .
I ’ ll fight any middleweight in the country.
” “ So sharp , so young , so fresh , ” Eddie Hearn declared in his assessment .
“ For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there are big domestic fights for him as well .
It ’ s time now to push out with Felix Cash and get him those big fights .
“ That was a big statement from Felix Cash to say he ’ s ready .
He ’ s ready for big domestic fights and for me I want to push him for the European title.
” Cash ’ s stablemate , John Docherty , opened the show with an impressive win over the game Anthony Fox .
The unbeaten Scot established the jab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ruthless streak to stop Fox for just the second time in his career in round seven .
Kieron Conway outpointed Nav Mansouri with a classy display , whilst Zelfa Barrett knocked out Eric Donovan in the eighth round of his first fight under Hearn .
Barrett struggled in the early rounds but had Donovan down in a huge seventh before knockout of the year contender with a vicious left hook .
Highly-rated Shannon Courtenay suffered her first defeat as a professional as she was upset by Rachel Ball .
Ball knocked Courtenay down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nod 77-75 after a tight and frantic eight-round contest .

MATCHROOM BOXING'S IMPRESSIVE 'FIGHT CAMP' AS SEEN FROM THE SKY
MATCHROOM BOXING'S IMPRESSIVE 'FIGHT CAMP' AS SEEN FROM THE SKY
Cash broke down the veteran before stopping him in the seventh round in the headline act of Eddie Hearn's third Fight Camp show
Eddie Hearn wants Felix Cash to be pushed into a European title fight after he retained his Commonwealth middleweight crown in convincing fashion.
The highly-rated Cash moved to 13-0 in convincing fashion and put on a show against Jason Welborn as he headlined for the first time.
He was in control throughout and showed his full repertoire of shots in a strong all-around display which saw Welborn stopped in the seventh.
The former world title challenger was put down by a flurry of punches, with Cash finding a way through with a clubbing right hand.
He went straight on the assault to land a ruthless finish moments later as Welborn’s corner threw in the towel with their man looking to beat the count.
Image: Mark Robinson) Mark Robinson)
“It was a decent performance,” Cash said. “I got my range and then it was just a matter of time until I broke him down.
“I want to be back out. I’ll fight any middleweight in the country.”
“So sharp, so young, so fresh,” Eddie Hearn declared in his assessment.
“For me I love the European title, but there are big domestic fights for him as well. It’s time now to push out with Felix Cash and get him those big fights.
“That was a big statement from Felix Cash to say he’s ready. He’s ready for big domestic fights and for me I want to push him for the European title.”
Image: Mark Robinson) Mark Robinson)
Cash’s stablemate, John Docherty, opened the show with an impressive win over the game Anthony Fox.
The unbeaten Scot established the jab after a tough start and showed this ruthless streak to stop Fox for just the second time in his career in round seven.
Kieron Conway outpointed Nav Mansouri with a classy display, whilst Zelfa Barrett knocked out Eric Donovan in the eighth round of his first fight under Hearn.
Barrett struggled in the early rounds but had Donovan down in a huge seventh before knockout of the year contender with a vicious left hook.
Highly-rated Shannon Courtenay suffered her first defeat as a professional as she was upset by Rachel Ball.
Ball knocked Courtenay down in the opening round and was given the nod 77-75 after a tight and frantic eight-round contest.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Maisie Smith to be 'investigated by EastEnders bosses' after smoking pics

Maisie Smith 's future on EastEnders is reportedly 'in jeopardy ' after images surfaced of the actress smoking a large hand rolled cigarette from her car .
The 19-year-old star - who plays Tiffany Butcher in the BBC soap - came under fire after she took a puff while sat in her vehicle in Essex last month .
Maisie then reportedly breached the terms of her BBC contract by agreeing to promote brands on her social media page , TikTok .
The social media star , who boasts a following of 1.7 million fans , is said to have initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before being told it was not permitted under her contract .
However , the actress then allegedly accepted a hefty fee to promote certain tracks in her videos anyway .
According to The Sun , BBC bosses are 'disappointed ' with her behaviour after she 'broke the clause ' .
“ EastEnders do not take matters like this lightly , '' an insider told the publication .
“ There ’ s no blanket rule on deals , and they take each case on its own merit .
“ But if they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the star is told ‘ No ’ , they take a very dim view about it then happening .
“ Paired up with the incident a few weeks ago , it doesn ’ t look good .
The source added : “ She will be spoken to in no uncertain terms and told it will not happen again.
” A representative for EastEnders the told the publication : “ We are looking into this matter.
” MirrorOnline have contacted both EastEnders bosses and a rep for Maisie Smith for comment .
Maisie shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of EastEnders as a child star in 2008 .
Despite concern over her future on the show , in the last few days the actress ditched Albert Square for a stint at the beach .
As she made the most of the sizzling UK heatwave , Maisie also proudly shared an empowering message about self-love where she shrugged off insecurities in the cheerful post .
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MAISIE SMITH AND HER MUM LOOK FABULOUS IN TIK TOK DANCE CHALLENGE
MAISIE SMITH AND HER MUM LOOK FABULOUS IN TIK TOK DANCE CHALLENGE
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The popular EastEnders actress was spotted smoking in her car a few weeks ago. Maisie's bosses at the BBC are reportedly "disappointed" with her recent behaviour
Maisie Smith to be 'investigated by EastEnders bosses' after snapped smoking large cigarette
Maisie Smith's future on EastEnders is reportedly 'in jeopardy' after images surfaced of the actress smoking a large hand rolled cigarette from her car.
The 19-year-old star - who plays Tiffany Butcher in the BBC soap - came under fire after she took a puff while sat in her vehicle in Essex last month.
Maisie then reportedly breached the terms of her BBC contract by agreeing to promote brands on her social media page, TikTok.
The social media star, who boasts a following of 1.7 million fans, is said to have initially approached bosses over the marketing deal, before being told it was not permitted under her contract.
However, the actress then allegedly accepted a hefty fee to promote certain tracks in her videos anyway.
Image: maisiesmithofficial/Instagram) maisiesmithofficial/Instagram)
According to The Sun, BBC bosses are 'disappointed' with her behaviour after she 'broke the clause'.
“EastEnders do not take matters like this lightly," an insider told the publication.
“There’s no blanket rule on deals, and they take each case on its own merit.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
“But if they’re asked if it’s OK and the star is told ‘No’, they take a very dim view about it then happening.
“Paired up with the incident a few weeks ago, it doesn’t look good.
The source added: “She will be spoken to in no uncertain terms and told it will not happen again.”
A representative for EastEnders the told the publication: “We are looking into this matter.”
MirrorOnline have contacted both EastEnders bosses and a rep for Maisie Smith for comment.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Maisie shot to fame when she joined the cast of EastEnders as a child star in 2008.
Despite concern over her future on the show, in the last few days the actress ditched Albert Square for a stint at the beach.
As she made the most of the sizzling UK heatwave, Maisie also proudly shared an empowering message about self-love where she shrugged off insecurities in the cheerful post.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Ryan Thomas' heartwarming explanation for turning down Strictly Come Dancing

Ryan Thomas has reportedly turned down the chance to appear on this year 's series of Strictly Come Dancing .
The former Corrie star is believed to have snubbed the highly sought after appearance on the hit BBC show due to family commitments .
The 36-year-old , who is engaged to Lucy Mecklenburgh , is not willing to his beloved fiancée for hours on end to attend gruelling rehearsals to gear up for the live shows .
Ryan 's decision was made even easier due to the fact that the lovebirds welcomed their first child , baby Roman , just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Sun that although the former soap star has always eyed up a Strictly stint , now is not the right time .
The insider revealed : `` Ryan does n't want to leave Lucy or the baby to work long hours on the show .
`` Strictly bosses were hopeful he could be their big signing , but he does n't need the money . ''
Although Ryan has reportedly turned down the amazing offer , he will be kept busy with his gorgeous little boy .
Despite stark rumours that Strictly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 , BBC has recently detailed an action plan which is in place for how to deal with a number of scenarios as the nature of restrictions to protect the public from Covid-19 are ever-changing .
An insider told The Sun : `` The goalposts keep moving , so the big decisions are being left to the last minute so we 're as up to date as possible .
`` But any concrete things we can decide on now , we are doing .
Making one hit series is hard enough .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan for hundreds . ''
These `` hundreds '' of shows all deal with varying degrees of changes to restrictions , however , there are some areas now that appear to be certain .
There will be a much emptier studio than usual as the Elstree studio has a scaled-back studio audience to enable social distancing .
Even the crew itself will be majorly scaled back , as will security as the audience is reduced .
As well as this , contestants will be forced to do their own hair and makeup as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The dancers have been rehearsing since July but still do n't know what form the real show will take .
Despite this , fans of Strictly can rest assured that the show is definitely on its way back but will be much different beast in 2020 .
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One later this year .

Former Corrie star Ryan Thomas is said to have turned the opportunity to appear on the hit BBC show after Strictly bosses were desperate to get him on board
Ryan Thomas has reportedly turned down the chance to appear on this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The former Corrie star is believed to have snubbed the highly sought after appearance on the hit BBC show due to family commitments.
The 36-year-old, who is engaged to Lucy Mecklenburgh, is not willing to his beloved fiancée for hours on end to attend gruelling rehearsals to gear up for the live shows.
Ryan's decision was made even easier due to the fact that the lovebirds welcomed their first child, baby Roman, just five months ago.
A source told The Sun that although the former soap star has always eyed up a Strictly stint, now is not the right time.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The insider revealed: "Ryan doesn't want to leave Lucy or the baby to work long hours on the show.
"Strictly bosses were hopeful he could be their big signing, but he doesn't need the money."
Although Ryan has reportedly turned down the amazing offer, he will be kept busy with his gorgeous little boy.
Image: Ryan Thomas/Instagram) Ryan Thomas/Instagram)
Despite stark rumours that Strictly would not be making a return in 2020, BBC has recently detailed an action plan which is in place for how to deal with a number of scenarios as the nature of restrictions to protect the public from Covid-19 are ever-changing.
An insider told The Sun: "The goalposts keep moving, so the big decisions are being left to the last minute so we're as up to date as possible.
"But any concrete things we can decide on now, we are doing. Making one hit series is hard enough. As things stand, we are having to plan for hundreds."
Image: ryanthomas84/Instagram) ryanthomas84/Instagram)
These "hundreds" of shows all deal with varying degrees of changes to restrictions, however, there are some areas now that appear to be certain.
There will be a much emptier studio than usual as the Elstree studio has a scaled-back studio audience to enable social distancing.
Even the crew itself will be majorly scaled back, as will security as the audience is reduced.
Image: ryanthomas84/Instagram) ryanthomas84/Instagram)
As well as this, contestants will be forced to do their own hair and makeup as the coronavirus continues to rage on.
The dancers have been rehearsing since July but still don't know what form the real show will take.
Despite this, fans of Strictly can rest assured that the show is definitely on its way back but will be much different beast in 2020.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to BBC One later this year.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Toddler who fell to his death from block of flats was boy cal[[[[led 'Treasure'

A `` chatty '' toddler who fell to his death from a block of flats was called 'Treasure ' according to shocked residents .
The boy , believed to be two-years-old , fell from a ninth floor window of the flats at around 4pm on Thursday .
Police and ambulance crews attended , but he was pronounced dead at the scene .
The full circumstances surrounding the death are not yet known and are being investigated .
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ Shocked neighbours reported hearing screaming and then seeing the toddler motionless on the ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they heard a man , who they say is the boy 's father , screaming and saying `` oh no , oh no , '' as he saw the child when he emerged from the building .
Devastated residents have today demonstrated the poor window security at the Charles Gardner Court building , in Shoreditch , east London , which is owned and managed by Hackney Council .
They implored the council to rectify the windows immediately .
Gifty Kimberly-Koka , who knows the boy 's mother , said : `` His name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice boy .
He was chatty .
`` The mum is a very nice person .
They open the door for me when I come in .
She always asked me when my son could give extra lessons to her children . ''
Mrs Kimberly-Koka compared the situation in the flats to the Grenfell Tower tragedy , in which flammable cladding on the building on a London estate accelerated a fire that killed 72 people .
She said : `` It 's like Grenfell because they did n't know until something happened .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ message to the council is that they need to do something about the windows immediately .
`` The way they open is very dangerous .
They open down , and not up .
The council should have divided the windows into two , with only the top part opening .
The council know that families with children are going to live here .
So why did they do that ?
`` When you go to the bathroom you ca n't take your children with you .
It was very hot yesterday inside the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ windows . ''
Mrs Kimberly-Koka is a mother of three and said she was `` shaking '' when she found out about the fall , worrying whether it was one of her children .
She added : `` When I arrived at the building yesterday I broke down .
I was crying .
`` I was shivering .
I took it as if it was me that it happened to .
I put it on myself .
If it was me that it happened to as a mother I would be in hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of flowers with tributes to the boy , placing them just metres away from the spot where he fell .
Building maintenance workers scrubbed the ground where he died as passersby stopped and looked on in disbelief .
Esilinah Lunga , 78 , who lives next door to the dead boy 's family , said : `` When you look up you can see some windows are really wide open .
`` For people with children , it 's very risky .
The council should check the windows , especially when there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accident myself . ''
A Met Police spokesman said : `` Police were called at around 4.20pm on Thursday August 13 to Haberdasher Street in Shoreditch to reports of a child fallen from height from a residential building .
`` Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended ( LAS ) .
A young child was pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Next of kin are aware and being supported by specialist officers . ''
An investigation is underway into the incident which neighbours described as a `` tragic accident . ''
Hackney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building , called the fall a `` truly devastating incident '' and vowed to work with the police to `` understand how this tragedy came about . ''
Paul Fowler , Hackney Council spokesperson , said : `` This is a truly devastating incident and our thoughts are with the family of the child .
`` We are offering all the support we can to both the family and the neighbours , and we will of course work with the police to help their investigations and understand how this tragedy came about .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and managed by Hackney Council . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Gregory Kirby, Jamie Hawkins)

The boy, believed to be two-years-old, fell nine floors from the building, which devastated neighbours, who said the block of flats has poor window security. An investigation into the death has been launched
Toddler who fell to his death from block of flats was 'chatty' boy called 'Treasure'
A "chatty" toddler who fell to his death from a block of flats was called 'Treasure' according to shocked residents.
The boy, believed to be two-years-old, fell from a ninth floor window of the flats at around 4pm on Thursday.
Police and ambulance crews attended, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The full circumstances surrounding the death are not yet known and are being investigated. [[[[[[[[[
Shocked neighbours reported hearing screaming and then seeing the toddler motionless on the ground beneath the open window.
Eyewitnesses said they heard a man, who they say is the boy's father, screaming and saying "oh no, oh no," as he saw the child when he emerged from the building.
Devastated residents have today demonstrated the poor window security at the Charles Gardner Court building, in Shoreditch, east London, which is owned and managed by Hackney Council.
They implored the council to rectify the windows immediately.
Gifty Kimberly-Koka, who knows the boy's mother, said: "His name was Treasure. He was a very nice boy. He was chatty.
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"The mum is a very nice person. They open the door for me when I come in. She always asked me when my son could give extra lessons to her children."
Mrs Kimberly-Koka compared the situation in the flats to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, in which flammable cladding on the building on a London estate accelerated a fire that killed 72 people.
She said: "It's like Grenfell because they didn't know until something happened."
The 44-year-old added: "My message to the council is that they need to do something about the windows immediately.
"The way they open is very dangerous. They open down, and not up. The council should have divided the windows into two, with only the top part opening. The council know that families with children are going to live here. So why did they do that?
"When you go to the bathroom you can't take your children with you. It was very hot yesterday inside the building. You need to open the windows."
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
Mrs Kimberly-Koka is a mother of three and said she was "shaking" when she found out about the fall, worrying whether it was one of her children.
She added: "When I arrived at the building yesterday I broke down. I was crying.
"I was shivering. I took it as if it was me that it happened to. I put it on myself. If it was me that it happened to as a mother I would be in hospital now."
Saddened residents laid bouquets of flowers with tributes to the boy, placing them just metres away from the spot where he fell.
Building maintenance workers scrubbed the ground where he died as passersby stopped and looked on in disbelief.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
Esilinah Lunga, 78, who lives next door to the dead boy's family, said: "When you look up you can see some windows are really wide open.
"For people with children, it's very risky. The council should check the windows, especially when there are small children. I nearly had an accident myself."
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called at around 4.20pm on Thursday August 13 to Haberdasher Street in Shoreditch to reports of a child fallen from height from a residential building.
"Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended (LAS). A young child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
"Next of kin are aware and being supported by specialist officers."
An investigation is underway into the incident which neighbours described as a "tragic accident."
Hackney Council, which owns and manages the building, called the fall a "truly devastating incident" and vowed to work with the police to "understand how this tragedy came about."
Paul Fowler, Hackney Council spokesperson, said: "This is a truly devastating incident and our thoughts are with the family of the child.
"We are offering all the support we can to both the family and the neighbours, and we will of course work with the police to help their investigations and understand how this tragedy came about. I can confirm the block is owned and managed by Hackney Council."


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Skinny 'pie-shaped' home that measures 3ft on one side side sells for £200,000

An unusual 'skinny house ' which measures just 3 feet wide on one side has been sold in the US for $ 260,000 ( £200,000 ) .
The unconventional 3,876-square foot plot features a garden , two bedrooms , three bathrooms is located in the wealthy northern Chicago , Illinois , suburb of Deerfield .
The wedge-shaped abode , built in 2003 , measures just 3 feet on its most narrow side but expands to 20 feet at its widest point .
Its facade sits at an imposing 20 foot high while the inside area measures a relatively spacious 1,122 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` Pie House '' due to its quirky dimensions that resemble a slice of pie .
The homeowners opted for the unusual shape in order to adhere local to planning laws which dictate that homes built in that area must allow space between homes and roadways .
The home went viral after TikTok user @ eli.korn_ posted a video online of the 'skinny house ' which racked up 1.2million views .
Reactions to the home on social media have been mixed .
`` That ’ s not a house , that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tok commentor said .
`` How does someone live there ? '
one person asked .
`` But like ... how do the stairs work ?
Are they just an entire corner ?
Are they spiral ?
is it just a LADDER ? ''
Alan Berlow , the estate agent with Coldwell Banker Home , said the unorthodox design makes it seem much more cramped than it really is .
`` The space and how it ’ s distributed through the home is certainly nontraditional but it works .
`` The home was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot and it ’ s far more functional than it looks , '' Berlow told Today .
`` It 's shaped like a piece of pie .
Also it ’ s a 'slice ' of history in Deerfield , an area in the famous North Shore of Chicago , '' he said .
`` It ’ s so unique and it ’ s a very well-known home in the community , '' he added .

The unconventional two bedroom home - located in the wealthy Chicago suburb of Deerfield - was sold for $260,000 (£200,000) after it went viral online
Skinny 'pie-shaped' home that measures 3ft on one side side sells for £200,000
An unusual 'skinny house' which measures just 3 feet wide on one side has been sold in the US for $260,000 (£200,000).
The unconventional 3,876-square foot plot features a garden, two bedrooms, three bathrooms is located in the wealthy northern Chicago, Illinois, suburb of Deerfield.
The wedge-shaped abode, built in 2003, measures just 3 feet on its most narrow side but expands to 20 feet at its widest point.
Its facade sits at an imposing 20 foot high while the inside area measures a relatively spacious 1,122 square feet.
Locals have dubbed it the "Pie House" due to its quirky dimensions that resemble a slice of pie.
The homeowners opted for the unusual shape in order to adhere local to planning laws which dictate that homes built in that area must allow space between homes and roadways.
The home went viral after TikTok user @eli.korn_ posted a video online of the 'skinny house' which racked up 1.2million views.
Reactions to the home on social media have been mixed.
"That’s not a house, that’s a hallway," one Tik Tok commentor said.
"How does someone live there?' one person asked.
"But like...how do the stairs work? Are they just an entire corner? Are they spiral? is it just a LADDER?"
Alan Berlow, the estate agent with Coldwell Banker Home, said the unorthodox design makes it seem much more cramped than it really is.
"The space and how it’s distributed through the home is certainly nontraditional but it works.
"The home was built specifically for the size of the lot and it’s far more functional than it looks," Berlow told Today.
"It's shaped like a piece of pie. Also it’s a 'slice' of history in Deerfield, an area in the famous North Shore of Chicago," he said.
"It’s so unique and it’s a very well-known home in the community," he added.


thedailymirror--2020-08-14--Katie Price faced complications in operation as she shares update from hospital

Katie Price revealed that she faced complications when surgeons were operating on her feet and ankles .
The 42-year-old former glamour model has just come out of an intense six hour operation where doctors worked on her painful injury .
Taking to social media on Friday , Katie shared an update with her loyal fans following the hospital procedure .
The mum of five explained that when doctors began to operate , the medics realised that more procedures were required than initially expected .
Alongside her update , Katie shared a picture from her hospital bed alongside her boyfriend Carl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has been sending all the beautiful messages to me , '' Katie penned in the post .
`` So I ’ ve had my six-hour op .
Unfortunately more procedures was needed when they entered my feet than thought , but I ’ m lucky I have the chance to one day get on my feet again .
She continued : `` Chelsea Westminster hospital nurses doctors have been amazing and the surgeons totally have my up most RESPECT and absolutely FANTASTIC very professional and have been very honest and straight with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my head the seriousness of my injuries .
`` MASSIVE THANKYOU and massive Thankyou to @ carljwoods for constantly fitting me around his work and being by my side , loving knowing I ’ ve found the man that has surprisingly ticked every box I could only dream of a man to be like and knowing I ’ m spending the rest of my life with him . ''
The television star was flooded with messages from wellwishers who hoped Katie would have a speedy recovery .
Katie 's boyfriend Carl also shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the side of her hospital bed .
In his post , Carl gushed over his girlfriend as 'amazing ' while revealing that she is now heading toward a recovery .
`` After a long ass day in surgery @ katieprice has done it !
She is now on the road to recovery !
Well Done for being so brave and upbeat about the whole process !
Truly Amazing X , '' he wrote .
Katie broke both of her feet in a nasty accident during her recent trip to Turkey .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned by medics that she may not be able to walk for up to six months .
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The former glamour model underwent a six hour operation on her feet and ankles. Katie said that medics realised that more procedures were required than initially expected
Katie Price faced 'complications' during operation as she shares update from hospital
Katie Price revealed that she faced complications when surgeons were operating on her feet and ankles.
The 42-year-old former glamour model has just come out of an intense six hour operation where doctors worked on her painful injury.
Taking to social media on Friday, Katie shared an update with her loyal fans following the hospital procedure.
The mum of five explained that when doctors began to operate, the medics realised that more procedures were required than initially expected.
Alongside her update, Katie shared a picture from her hospital bed alongside her boyfriend Carl Woods.
"Wanted to update everyone who has been sending all the beautiful messages to me," Katie penned in the post.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
"So I’ve had my six-hour op. Unfortunately more procedures was needed when they entered my feet than thought , but I’m lucky I have the chance to one day get on my feet again.
She continued: "Chelsea Westminster hospital nurses doctors have been amazing and the surgeons totally have my up most RESPECT and absolutely FANTASTIC very professional and have been very honest and straight with me to make me actually sink in my head the seriousness of my injuries.
"MASSIVE THANKYOU and massive Thankyou to @carljwoods for constantly fitting me around his work and being by my side , loving knowing I’ve found the man that has surprisingly ticked every box I could only dream of a man to be like and knowing I’m spending the rest of my life with him."
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
The television star was flooded with messages from wellwishers who hoped Katie would have a speedy recovery.
Katie's boyfriend Carl also shared a message as he supported Katie from the side of her hospital bed.
In his post, Carl gushed over his girlfriend as 'amazing' while revealing that she is now heading toward a recovery.
Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram) Image: Katie Price/Instagram) Katie Price/Instagram)
"After a long ass day in surgery @katieprice has done it! She is now on the road to recovery! Well Done for being so brave and upbeat about the whole process! Truly Amazing X," he wrote.
Katie broke both of her feet in a nasty accident during her recent trip to Turkey.
At the time of her injury, Katie was warned by medics that she may not be able to walk for up to six months.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Barcelona chief Bartomeu branded an 'incompetent coward' by ex-president Laporta

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been heavily criticised by one of his predecessors Joan Laporta for his part in the club 's dreadful 2019-20 campaign .
The Catalan giants finished runners-up to Real Madrid in La Liga and were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage on Friday following an embarrassing 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich .
Widespread changes are expected to be made at the club in the coming weeks , with manager Quique Setien facing the sack imminently .
But Laporta pinned the blame firmly on Bartomeu in an angry tweet he sent following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is most to blame for Barcelona 's current situation ?
Have your say below .
He said : `` After this very painful defeat , the statements of President Bartomeu are , once again , a sign of cowardice and ineptitude .
`` The incompetence of him and his board disqualifies them from making more decision that condition Barca 's future . ''
Bartomeu fronted up to the media after the game and admitted big changes were needed , including potentially bringing forward the presidential elections for next year .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's time to take some decisions , '' said Bartomeu to Movistar .
`` Some of them we 've already thought about .
We need to take these decisions , and there 's some others that we have to take now .
`` Today 's not a day to talk about that .
Today 's a day for feeling bad for ourselves .
`` I 'm not going to say right now what the changes are because some of them we 've already thought of before what 's happened in the Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week to come .
Today 's not the day for that .
Today 's the day for feeling bad , and trying to lift our head tomorrow , and in the week we 'll talk about these decisions we need to take . ''
If Setien does go , former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is one of the favourites to take over , with former Barcelona players Xavi and Ronald Koeman also thought to be in the running .

Bartomeu is coming under fire following a dismal season for Barca which culminated in an 8-2 humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich on Friday
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been heavily criticised by one of his predecessors Joan Laporta for his part in the club's dreadful 2019-20 campaign.
The Catalan giants finished runners-up to Real Madrid in La Liga and were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage on Friday following an embarrassing 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich.
Widespread changes are expected to be made at the club in the coming weeks, with manager Quique Setien facing the sack imminently.
But Laporta pinned the blame firmly on Bartomeu in an angry tweet he sent following the full-time whistle in Lisbon.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Who is most to blame for Barcelona's current situation? Have your say below.
He said: "After this very painful defeat, the statements of President Bartomeu are, once again, a sign of cowardice and ineptitude.
"The incompetence of him and his board disqualifies them from making more decision that condition Barca's future."
Bartomeu fronted up to the media after the game and admitted big changes were needed, including potentially bringing forward the presidential elections for next year.
"It's been a disaster, and now it's time to take some decisions," said Bartomeu to Movistar.
"Some of them we've already thought about. We need to take these decisions, and there's some others that we have to take now.
"Today's not a day to talk about that. Today's a day for feeling bad for ourselves.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I'm not going to say right now what the changes are because some of them we've already thought of before what's happened in the Champions League.
"But this is for the week to come. Today's not the day for that. Today's the day for feeling bad, and trying to lift our head tomorrow, and in the week we'll talk about these decisions we need to take."
If Setien does go, former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is one of the favourites to take over, with former Barcelona players Xavi and Ronald Koeman also thought to be in the running.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Pop star Kavana looks totally different 24 years after shooting to fame

Pop star Kavana looks totally different with bleached blonde hair 24 years after shooting to fame .
The singer , 42 , has ditched his brunette hair for a lighter look and his transformation has amazed fans .
He shared a picture showing him right after dying his mop , with fans urging him to use a toner to even out the colour .
One wrote : `` It 's yellow get a toner on it . ''
Kavana - real name Anthony Kavanagh - took the advice onboard and later pictures himself with a purple toner on his barnet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more natural .
He tweeted : `` Note to self ... Don ’ t ever bleach your hair again . ''
Many fans loved his new look and told the star he looks better as a blonde .
One wrote : `` Will take some getting used to .
But will say you look great . ''
Another added : `` Handsome as ever . ''
Kavana shot to fame in 1996 and became a teen idol and chart star with tracks including I Can Make You Feel Good and Crazy Chance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in acting with a role in Hollyoaks spin-off Hollyoaks : In the City and appeared on stage in a play called The Extra Factor - based on The X Factor .
In 2013 , he attempted to get his music career back on track by auditioning for The Voice , but failed to make it past the audition stage .
He also appeared in the second series of The Big Reunion , forming a new boyband with fellow pop stars Dane Bowers , Gareth Gates , Kenzie and Adam Rickett .
Kavana was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years later when he competed in the 2015 series of CelebrityBig Brother .
He came seventh and went on to release his first single in years , Deja Vu , off the back of his CBB success .

POP STAR KAVANA IS UNRECOGNISABLE AFTER BLEACHING HIS HAIR
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Singer Kavana became a teen pop idol after shooting to fame back in 1996 but he has since ditched his brunette hair for a bleached blonde barnet
Pop star Kavana looks totally different with blonde hair 24 years after shooting to fame
Pop star Kavana looks totally different with bleached blonde hair 24 years after shooting to fame.
The singer, 42, has ditched his brunette hair for a lighter look and his transformation has amazed fans.
He shared a picture showing him right after dying his mop, with fans urging him to use a toner to even out the colour.
One wrote: "It's yellow get a toner on it."
Kavana - real name Anthony Kavanagh - took the advice onboard and later pictures himself with a purple toner on his barnet in a bid to make the colour more natural.
He tweeted: "Note to self ... Don’t ever bleach your hair again."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Many fans loved his new look and told the star he looks better as a blonde.
One wrote: "Will take some getting used to. But will say you look great."
Another added: "Handsome as ever."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Kavana shot to fame in 1996 and became a teen idol and chart star with tracks including I Can Make You Feel Good and Crazy Chance.
After his pop career, he dabbled in acting with a role in Hollyoaks spin-off Hollyoaks: In the City and appeared on stage in a play called The Extra Factor - based on The X Factor.
In 2013, he attempted to get his music career back on track by auditioning for The Voice, but failed to make it past the audition stage.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
He also appeared in the second series of The Big Reunion, forming a new boyband with fellow pop stars Dane Bowers, Gareth Gates, Kenzie and Adam Rickett.
Kavana was introduced to a whole new audience two years later when he competed in the 2015 series of Celebrity Big Brother.
He came seventh and went on to release his first single in years, Deja Vu, off the back of his CBB success.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Debenhams staff 'in tears after Zoom sacking by manager who then just hung up'

A Debenhams worker claims staff were left in tears when a number of workers were sacked during a team Zoom call .
The struggling company is planning on cutting 2,500 jobs as the department store chain battles to survive on the UK high street , and today it emerged they are drawing up contingency plans in the event of liquidation .
An employee at the Worcester branch says a number of staff were told they would lose their jobs during a Zoom call .
The worker said : “ We had to log on to a call earlier in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in tears .
“ Our store manager read a letter out telling us we were being made redundant .
“ Then he just hung up .
He didn ’ t answer any questions , he just left us to talk among ourselves .
“ We were shocked .
One of my colleagues is pregnant , another has only just recovered from a bleed on the brain , one suffers with depression and one lady has been with the company for over 20 years .
“ In my eyes what they have done is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the store who only started in November and January that have been kept on .
“ This has made me angry , from my experience it 's last in first out . ''
The jobs cull marks the latest blow for the department store chain after it fell into administration for the second time in 12 months earlier this year .
A restructure of some management roles will also account for some of the job losses .
Debenhams will employ around 12,000 workers after the redundancies .
The spokesman for the company said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores , post-lockdown , and these are currently trading ahead of management expectations .
“ At the same time , the trading environment is clearly a long way from returning to normal and we have to ensure our store costs are aligned with realistic expectations .
“ Those colleagues affected by redundancy have been informed and we are very grateful to them for their service and commitment to Debenhams .
“ Such difficult decisions are being taken by many retailers right now , and we will continue to take all necessary steps to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future .
”

One worker from Debenham's Worcester branch claims their store manager read out a letter telling a number of staff they were being made redundant without taking questions
Debenhams staff 'in tears after Zoom sacking by manager who then just hung up'
A Debenhams worker claims staff were left in tears when a number of workers were sacked during a team Zoom call.
The struggling company is planning on cutting 2,500 jobs as the department store chain battles to survive on the UK high street, and today it emerged they are drawing up contingency plans in the event of liquidation.
An employee at the Worcester branch says a number of staff were told they would lose their jobs during a Zoom call.
The worker said: “We had to log on to a call earlier in the week and most of us left it in tears.
“Our store manager read a letter out telling us we were being made redundant.
Image: PA) PA)
“Then he just hung up. He didn’t answer any questions, he just left us to talk among ourselves.
“We were shocked. One of my colleagues is pregnant, another has only just recovered from a bleed on the brain, one suffers with depression and one lady has been with the company for over 20 years.
“In my eyes what they have done is evil. There are also staff in the store who only started in November and January that have been kept on.
“This has made me angry, from my experience it's last in first out."
The jobs cull marks the latest blow for the department store chain after it fell into administration for the second time in 12 months earlier this year.
A restructure of some management roles will also account for some of the job losses. Debenhams will employ around 12,000 workers after the redundancies.
The spokesman for the company said: “We have successfully reopened 124 stores, post-lockdown, and these are currently trading ahead of management expectations.
“At the same time, the trading environment is clearly a long way from returning to normal and we have to ensure our store costs are aligned with realistic expectations.
“Those colleagues affected by redundancy have been informed and we are very grateful to them for their service and commitment to Debenhams.
“Such difficult decisions are being taken by many retailers right now, and we will continue to take all necessary steps to give Debenhams every chance of a viable future.”