thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Poorest hit hardest by coronavirus crisis as living standards 'severely damaged'

Living standards of the poorest families have been clobbered during the coronavirus crisis , a grim report reveals today .
Low-income households are also battling high stress levels , according to a study by the Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England .
The report , 'Poverty in the Pandemic : The impact of coronavirus on low-income families and children ' , is based on a survey of 285 hard-up households with kids eligible for free school meals , and 21 in-depth interviews .
About eight of out 10 of those questioned admitted they were in a worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struck in March .
Half were much worse off because their income plunged while costs climbed .
Desperate parents told how they planned to sell jewellery so they could afford to let their kids carry on watching TV during the nationwide lockdown .
Others admitted crying at night because they were mired in poverty while the country was shutdown .
Nearly nine in 10 of those quizzed were spending substantially more than before on food , electricity , and other essentials because were stuck at home much more .
Some 83 % said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for food , 76 % said it hit their ability to pay utility bills and 47 % their ability to afford housing costs .
Some 53 % said it hampered their ability to pay for child-related costs such as nappies , baby products and children ’ s clothes .
Child Poverty Action Group chief executive Alison Garnham said : “ Low-income parents have been living under a cloud of anxiety in lockdown , trying to find money for family basics as their costs have been rising .
“ That ’ s taken a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wellbeing of the worst-affected parents and children.
” The majority of those questioned cited problems with the welfare system .
They included benefit levels being too low to cover basic living costs , especially for those who had previously been working ; the long waiting period and additional delays in receiving the first Universal Credit payment , coupled with uncertainty in amounts received ; the impact of the benefit cap on families who had been furloughed at less than their full pay ; and difficulty in knowing where to look for advice on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two-thirds had been working before the pandemic or had a partner who had been working .
Most of that group had either lost their job or seen a significant drop in their earnings or income from self-employment , including furloughed workers on less than full pay .
Experts fear rising levels of poverty as the Treasury begins to wind down the furlough scheme from next month .
The authors of today 's 54-page report called on the Government to raise child benefit by £10 a week and add an extra £10 a week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and child tax credits , extend free school meals to all families who receive UC or Working Tax Credit , and scrap the benefit cap – or at least suspend it during the pandemic .
Ms Garnham added : “ As the Government ’ s Covid-19 emergency support schemes are tapered away in the coming months , more help will be needed for struggling families who have lost jobs or taken income drops .
“ Otherwise they will have only more hardship on their horizon.
” At the height of the lockdown in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Centres in the Independent Food Aid Network reported a 175 % increase in demand , while the UK 's biggest food bank network , the Trussell Trust , reported an 89 % rise .
The Trussell Trust 's director of policy and research Garry Lemon said last night : “ We ’ ve seen more families needing help from foodbanks as the impact of coronavirus continues to hit people ’ s incomes .
“ The Government must ensure support is in place so people aren ’ t locked into poverty this winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme are set to wind down in the coming months .
“ The rising need for foodbanks is not inevitable ; this can change.
” Away from the financial impact inflicted by the pandemic , households also revealed added stress fuelled by the crisis .
Nearly a quarter – 23 % – experienced “ relationship issues at home ” , 49 % suffered physical or mental health problems , and 45 % took on extra caring responsibilities Bishop of Durham Paul Butler said : “ In these unprecedented times , we all need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help our neighbour .
“ It is also imperative that the Government does all that it can to protect families and children by implementing the practical recommendations in this report .
“ We all must play our part . ''
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said : “ The Government can not allow families and children to bear the brunt of this crisis .
“ Ten years of cuts by the Conservatives have taken their toll on low-income families .
“ This pandemic must not be the catalyst for another decade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the benefit cap and sanctions are pushing families into poverty at a time when they need support the most .
“ Labour believes Universal Credit should be replaced with a system that offers a proper and fair social security safety net and decent support to all.
” A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said : “ Universal Credit is providing a vital safety net to those affected by the pandemic and we have injected more than £9.3billion into the welfare system – including increasing UC by up to £1,040 a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ With Universal Credit urgent payments are available and throughout the pandemic we have supported people on low incomes by introducing income protection schemes , mortgage holidays and additional support for renters .
”

About eight of out 10 of those questioned admitted they were in a worse financial position than before the Covid-19 outbreak struck in March, according to a study by the Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England
Living standards of the poorest families have been clobbered during the coronavirus crisis, a grim report reveals today.
Low-income households are also battling high stress levels, according to a study by the Child Poverty Action Group and the Church of England.
The report, 'Poverty in the Pandemic: The impact of coronavirus on low-income families and children', is based on a survey of 285 hard-up households with kids eligible for free school meals, and 21 in-depth interviews.
About eight of out 10 of those questioned admitted they were in a worse financial position than before the Covid-19 outbreak struck in March.
Half were much worse off because their income plunged while costs climbed.
Desperate parents told how they planned to sell jewellery so they could afford to let their kids carry on watching TV during the nationwide lockdown.
Others admitted crying at night because they were mired in poverty while the country was shutdown.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Nearly nine in 10 of those quizzed were spending substantially more than before on food, electricity, and other essentials because were stuck at home much more.
Some 83% said the crisis hampered their ability to pay for food, 76% said it hit their ability to pay utility bills and 47% their ability to afford housing costs.
Some 53% said it hampered their ability to pay for child-related costs such as nappies, baby products and children’s clothes.
Child Poverty Action Group chief executive Alison Garnham said: “Low-income parents have been living under a cloud of anxiety in lockdown, trying to find money for family basics as their costs have been rising.
“That’s taken a very heavy toll on the health and wellbeing of the worst-affected parents and children.”
The majority of those questioned cited problems with the welfare system.
They included benefit levels being too low to cover basic living costs, especially for those who had previously been working; the long waiting period and additional delays in receiving the first Universal Credit payment, coupled with uncertainty in amounts received; the impact of the benefit cap on families who had been furloughed at less than their full pay; and difficulty in knowing where to look for advice on claiming benefits and other support.
About two-thirds had been working before the pandemic or had a partner who had been working.
Most of that group had either lost their job or seen a significant drop in their earnings or income from self-employment, including furloughed workers on less than full pay.
Experts fear rising levels of poverty as the Treasury begins to wind down the furlough scheme from next month.
The authors of today's 54-page report called on the Government to raise child benefit by £10 a week and add an extra £10 a week to the child element within Universal Credit and child tax credits, extend free school meals to all families who receive UC or Working Tax Credit, and scrap the benefit cap – or at least suspend it during the pandemic.
Ms Garnham added: “As the Government’s Covid-19 emergency support schemes are tapered away in the coming months, more help will be needed for struggling families who have lost jobs or taken income drops.
“Otherwise they will have only more hardship on their horizon.”
Image: PA) PA)
At the height of the lockdown in April, demand for foodbank parcels rocketed.
Centres in the Independent Food Aid Network reported a 175% increase in demand, while the UK's biggest food bank network, the Trussell Trust, reported an 89% rise.
The Trussell Trust's director of policy and research Garry Lemon said last night: “We’ve seen more families needing help from foodbanks as the impact of coronavirus continues to hit people’s incomes.
“This isn’t right.
“The Government must ensure support is in place so people aren’t locked into poverty this winter, especially as projects like the furlough scheme are set to wind down in the coming months.
“The rising need for foodbanks is not inevitable; this can change.”
Away from the financial impact inflicted by the pandemic, households also revealed added stress fuelled by the crisis.
Nearly a quarter – 23% – experienced “relationship issues at home”, 49% suffered physical or mental health problems, and 45% took on extra caring responsibilities
Bishop of Durham Paul Butler said: “In these unprecedented times, we all need to ask ourselves urgently how we can help our neighbour.
“It is also imperative that the Government does all that it can to protect families and children by implementing the practical recommendations in this report.
“We all must play our part."
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “The Government cannot allow families and children to bear the brunt of this crisis.
“Ten years of cuts by the Conservatives have taken their toll on low-income families.
“This pandemic must not be the catalyst for another decade of hardship.
“Government policies such as the benefit cap and sanctions are pushing families into poverty at a time when they need support the most.
“ Labour believes Universal Credit should be replaced with a system that offers a proper and fair social security safety net and decent support to all.”
A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said: “Universal Credit is providing a vital safety net to those affected by the pandemic and we have injected more than £9.3billion into the welfare system – including increasing UC by up to £1,040 a year – to help those in most need.
“With Universal Credit urgent payments are available and throughout the pandemic we have supported people on low incomes by introducing income protection schemes, mortgage holidays and additional support for renters.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Sheridan Smith would 'beat herself up' over nasty trolling amid anxiety battle

Sheridan Smith would `` beat herself up black and blue '' over cruel trolls .
In tell-all documentary Sheridan Smith : Becoming Mum , she revealed she nearly died as she was rushed to hospital after becoming addicted to her anti-anxiety pills .
Sheridan 's anxiety escalated on-stage and heightened when her late father Colin was diagnosed with cancer .
Her fiancé Jamie recollected the haunting impact trolls ' comments had on his love after she attended the Pretty Woman red carpet .
The dad shared his devastation over just five remarks being enough for Sheridan to start `` beating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and blue '' .
He said : “ After Pretty Woman , the stories all came out .
They were fine .
I didn ’ t read the comments .
She did .
`` Let ’ s say there ’ s a thousand comments , 950 will be nice , 45 will be neutral and then there ’ ll be five horrible ones .
Nothing else will matter .
`` It ’ s those five ones .
And she will beat herself up until she ’ s mentally black and blue .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcomed her first child Billy into the world in May .
The West End star has already expressed a desire to have a second child .
Motherhood has brought the actress a great deal of joy and brought calmness into her world .
Her world which had once been wrecked with anxiety was now bliss and peace .
She said : `` Now I ’ ve got this little family and I just feel , I can ’ t explain it , like a contentment , a calm .
`` Maybe I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and now I feel like I ’ ve found it in this little boy when I look in his eyes , it ’ s just incredible . ''
Sheridan Smith : Becoming Mum is on Tuesday 1st September at 9.00pm on ITV .

Sheridan Smith's fiancé Jamie recollected the haunting impact trolls' comments had on his love after she attended the Pretty Woman red carpet in tell-all documentary Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum
Sheridan Smith would 'beat herself up' over nasty trolling amid anxiety battle
Sheridan Smith would "beat herself up black and blue" over cruel trolls.
In tell-all documentary Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum, she revealed she nearly died as she was rushed to hospital after becoming addicted to her anti-anxiety pills.
Sheridan's anxiety escalated on-stage and heightened when her late father Colin was diagnosed with cancer.
Her fiancé Jamie recollected the haunting impact trolls' comments had on his love after she attended the Pretty Woman red carpet.
The dad shared his devastation over just five remarks being enough for Sheridan to start "beating herself up until she's mentally black and blue".
He said: “After Pretty Woman, the stories all came out. They were fine. I didn’t read the comments. She did.
"Let’s say there’s a thousand comments, 950 will be nice, 45 will be neutral and then there’ll be five horrible ones. Nothing else will matter.
"It’s those five ones. And she will beat herself up until she’s mentally black and blue. It’s devastating to see.”
Sheridan welcomed her first child Billy into the world in May.
The West End star has already expressed a desire to have a second child.
Motherhood has brought the actress a great deal of joy and brought calmness into her world.
Her world which had once been wrecked with anxiety was now bliss and peace.
She said: "Now I’ve got this little family and I just feel, I can’t explain it, like a contentment, a calm.
"Maybe I was looking for something in the wrong places and now I feel like I’ve found it in this little boy when I look in his eyes, it’s just incredible."
Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum is on Tuesday 1st September at 9.00pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Corrie confirms Johnny's dark secret as true link to Scott finally exposed

Coronation Street has finally confirmed what Johnny Connor has been hiding , and his real link to newcomer Scott .
The character has been keeping something to himself for months , even fleeing to France just to get away from the arrival of Scott .
It was clear the pair knew each other and while Scott was keen to talk , Johnny immediately fled .
While his wife Jenny came back recently , Johnny left her annoyed when he stayed behind - with Scott sure he was hiding from him .
Viewers knew Johnny was holding something back and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but details remained under wraps until now .
Amid speculation Scott could be the real father of Johnny 's daughter Carla , new spoilers for Corrie have revealed the truth .
It turns out Johnny does have a dark secret , and that it involves a crime he and Scott committed together many years ago .
While details are not yet being revealed , when the pair were much younger they did something he no doubt regrets now .
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The pair discuss their shocking crime , with this being what Johnny has tried to avoid for so long .
His secret comes under threat too , as when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't help but mention their younger days .
It 's thought they were teenagers when the incident occurred , as it was over 40 years ago .
Perhaps Johnny thought he was finally free of his past , only for Scott to thwart that .
But why is he back , and why now ?
Viewers will have to stay tuned to find out what they did , who it impacted and why Johnny is so keen to cover it up .
Scott is clearly intent on exposing his former pal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are n't friends and never were , there 's clearly still more to be uncovered with the plot .
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV .

Johnny Connor's feud with newcomer Scott is explained in new Coronation Street spoilers, as fans finally learn the truth
Coronation Street has finally confirmed what Johnny Connor has been hiding, and his real link to newcomer Scott.
The character has been keeping something to himself for months, even fleeing to France just to get away from the arrival of Scott.
It was clear the pair knew each other and while Scott was keen to talk, Johnny immediately fled.
While his wife Jenny came back recently, Johnny left her annoyed when he stayed behind - with Scott sure he was hiding from him.
Viewers knew Johnny was holding something back and that he shared a past with Scott, but details remained under wraps until now.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Amid speculation Scott could be the real father of Johnny's daughter Carla, new spoilers for Corrie have revealed the truth.
It turns out Johnny does have a dark secret, and that it involves a crime he and Scott committed together many years ago.
While details are not yet being revealed, when the pair were much younger they did something he no doubt regrets now.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Keep up with all the soap news Life moves fast in soapland, so make sure you stay up to date with all the latest from your favourite soaps with our regular email newsletter. Sign up using this form to receive regular updates on Corrie, Emmerdale, EastEnders direct to your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date on what your favourite stars are up to in the real world too, and the breaking news as it happens.
The pair discuss their shocking crime, with this being what Johnny has tried to avoid for so long.
His secret comes under threat too, as when Jenny invites Scott over for dinner he can't help but mention their younger days.
It's thought they were teenagers when the incident occurred, as it was over 40 years ago.
Perhaps Johnny thought he was finally free of his past, only for Scott to thwart that.
But why is he back, and why now?
Viewers will have to stay tuned to find out what they did, who it impacted and why Johnny is so keen to cover it up.
Scott is clearly intent on exposing his former pal to his loved ones.
With Johnny adamant they aren't friends and never were, there's clearly still more to be uncovered with the plot.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Sheridan Smith nearly died when she was rushed to hospital after pill addiction

Sheridan Smith has revealed she was rushed to hospital and had five seizures after she stopped taking anti-anxiety medication she had become addicted to .
The actress has bounced back to become a mum and has filmed an ITV documentary on mental health struggles to help other women .
The star , now 39 and worth £17million , was nominated for The C Word TV movie at the 2016 Baftas and “ went off the deep end ” after host Graham Norton cracked a joke about her pulling out of West End show Funny Girl .
She says in Sheridan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made a joke basically at my expense about me being a drunk ” .
She adds “ I was so humiliated .
What people didn ’ t know was that I had become addicted to anti-anxiety tablets .
That night I took myself off to a hotel , in my crazy mind I thought I don ’ t want to be in rehab I will do it myself .
So I went there and just stopped my tablets .
“ Weirdly , my friend had rang me and she came to the hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she did now , like someone was looking out for me , because what I didn ’ t realise is if you stop that medication , stop these tablets abruptly , you seizure .
“ To cut a long story short , I seizured five times , I got rushed to A & E and she [ the friend ] was the one who got me breathing again.
” The Baftas came at a tough period in her life , when her beloved father Colin was diagnosed with cancer .
He died just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to mental health issues .
In the documentary , Sheridan speaks of her joy at becoming a parent with insurance broker Jamie Horn and wanting a second child .
Holding baby Billy , who was born in May , she says : “ This little miracle .
I have never felt love like it .
He completes me and I want to start it all over again .
I never thought that would be me or my life but I can ’ t wait to get a sibling for him now.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adds of motherhood : “ It ’ s the best feeling in the world !
“ I ’ d kind of been told that by people but I actually never thought I was maternal , even though I ’ ve always had animals .
“ Everyone said motherhood will change your life but I guess I just hadn ’ t thought about it until it happened and then when I saw him .
I mean there are no words that could explain that bond , that connection .
“ Just recently he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were saying – because my son came early and I ended up having an emergency caesarean – that the day he smiled at me was more amazing and emotional even than the day he was born , because you suddenly think , ‘ Oh my God – you love me back !
’ “ Suddenly , all those sleepless nights and all that worry goes out the window .
“ You look in those little eyes and the love you feel ...
It ’ s like a connection I ’ ve never felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
I mean , I ’ ve left it later in life but I think it ’ s probably the right thing and I wasn ’ t ready before – before I met Jamie .
“ And now I ’ ve got this little family and I just feel , like a contentment , a calm .
Maybe I was looking for something in the wrong places and now I feel I ’ ve found it in this little boy when I look in his eyes , it ’ s just incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve come out the other side and been given a great opportunity and having Billy – I can ’ t explain the feeling of contentment in myself that I ’ ve never felt before .
Now I ’ ve got him , it ’ s like he ’ s my world .
And you stop being so selfish and maybe worrying about things that don ’ t mean that much .
It ’ s all about him now.
” For Sheridan , things have worked out brilliantly following a career that has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cilla and Mrs Biggs , as well as West End shows .
The documentary reveals how she met Jamie and how he has helped her confidence .
The couple “ matched ” on dating site Tinder early in 2018 and have been inseparable ever since .
Jamie says it was love at first sight .
He recalls : “ On our first date she was so timid , so sweet and nervous .
She came in to this ram-packed boozer , an hour late .
“ She walked in and literally she gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that was it .
“ When I met Sheridan I didn ’ t know anything about mental health , learning how to cope and deal with that and understand it , was a difficult time .
People don ’ t understand how far she ’ s come now .
Honestly , it makes me so happy .
It ’ s like I ’ ve got my best mate back.
” Sheridan is shown during her pregnancy talking about anxiety and depression with other mums-to-be who may be suffering .
She says in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very grateful that parents agreed to talk to me because you never want to feel like you ’ re intruding in their lives .
“ I spoke to mums who were getting help from Ripplez , a community project run by mums who volunteer to help other mums who are vulnerable or struggling .
“ The help Ripplez gives is amazing , and the mums are so brave to reach out to them .
“ The NHS are incredible but they are so stretched .
After the baby is born is when people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reach out , especially to their partner or their family in case they are judged .
“ There is still a long way to go with mental health.
” She adds : “ What I ’ ve learnt during this documentary is that the worst thing you can do is to close off .
I know it sounds weird as an actor but I don ’ t like talking about myself .
“ I find it quite hard .
I ’ m fine talking about a project or a job but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to therapy a bit self-indulgent in a way .
“ I don ’ t want to talk about myself all day , people have got it a lot worse than me ... all those classic things .
“ And I think a lot of people feel that way .
But what I ’ ve learnt is that it is OK not to be OK , you can reach out and get help .
I know it ’ s terrifying to do because I find it terrifying but even if it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it secretly , with a charity .
“ They ’ ve got your best interests at heart and they are there wanting to help .
It ’ s anonymous .
You don ’ t need to feel ashamed or guilty or all these horrible feelings I have felt too.
” The cameras also follow Sheridan as she attends her first scans , prenatal classes and sessions with a therapist .
On making the documentary , she says : “ It really helped me personally and I just hope that the whole thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s out there for them and know that they ’ re not alone and maybe get the conversations going a bit more about that .
I hope it can help .
“ Being in lockdown has taught me a really good lesson .
You ’ ve got to be OK with being on your own and being in your own head , because I ’ m going to be a mum .
“ He will come first in my world .
Everything will be about him but it ’ s important that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
Having a baby never crossed my mind until I met Jamie .
I love him so much .
He ’ s so brilliant .
He ’ s going to be a great dad .
I just hope I ’ m a good mum.
” • Sheridan Smith : Becoming Mum is on ITV next Tuesday at 9pm .
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The television star has opened up about her mental health battle in a recent episode of Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum. The doting new mum recalls a terrifying incident after she went cold-turkey on her medication
Sheridan Smith nearly died when she was rushed to hospital after pill addiction
Sheridan Smith has revealed she was rushed to hospital and had five seizures after she stopped taking anti-anxiety medication she had become addicted to.
The actress has bounced back to become a mum and has filmed an ITV documentary on mental health struggles to help other women.
The star, now 39 and worth £17million, was nominated for The C Word TV movie at the 2016 Baftas and “went off the deep end” after host Graham Norton cracked a joke about her pulling out of West End show Funny Girl.
She says in Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum that “Graham made a joke basically at my expense about me being a drunk”.
She adds “I was so humiliated. What people didn’t know was that I had become addicted to anti-anxiety tablets. That night I took myself off to a hotel, in my crazy mind I thought I don’t want to be in rehab I will do it myself. So I went there and just stopped my tablets.
“Weirdly, my friend had rang me and she came to the hotel. It’s a miracle that she did now, like someone was looking out for me, because what I didn’t realise is if you stop that medication, stop these tablets abruptly, you seizure.
“To cut a long story short, I seizured five times, I got rushed to A&E and she [the friend] was the one who got me breathing again.”
The Baftas came at a tough period in her life, when her beloved father Colin was diagnosed with cancer. He died just months later. She left Funny Girl due to mental health issues.
Image: ITV) ITV)
In the documentary, Sheridan speaks of her joy at becoming a parent with insurance broker Jamie Horn and wanting a second child.
Holding baby Billy, who was born in May, she says: “This little miracle. I have never felt love like it. He completes me and I want to start it all over again. I never thought
that would be me or my life but I can’t wait to get a sibling for him now.”
And in a new interview, she adds of motherhood: “It’s the best feeling in the world!
“I’d kind of been told that by people but I actually never thought I was maternal, even though I’ve always had animals.
“Everyone said motherhood will change your life but I guess I just hadn’t thought about it until it happened and then when I saw him. I mean there are no words that could explain that bond, that connection.
“Just recently he’s started smiling and Jamie and I were saying – because my son came early and I ended up having an emergency caesarean – that the day he smiled at me was more amazing and emotional even than the day he was born, because you suddenly think, ‘Oh my God – you love me back!’
“Suddenly, all those sleepless nights and all that worry goes out the window.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
“You look in those little eyes and the love you feel... It’s like a connection I’ve never felt and thank God I’ve done it. I mean, I’ve left it later in life but I think it’s probably the right thing and I wasn’t ready before – before I met Jamie.
“And now I’ve got this little family and I just feel, like a contentment, a calm. Maybe I was looking for something in the wrong places and now I feel I’ve found it in this little boy when I look in his eyes, it’s just incredible.
“I feel like I’ve come out the other side and been given a great opportunity and having Billy – I can’t explain the feeling of contentment in myself that I’ve never felt before. Now I’ve got him, it’s like he’s my world. And you stop being so selfish and maybe worrying about things that don’t mean that much. It’s all about him now.”
For Sheridan, things have worked out brilliantly following a career that has also included lauded performances in dramas such as Cilla and Mrs Biggs, as well as West End shows.
The documentary reveals how she met Jamie and how he has helped her confidence. The couple “matched” on dating site Tinder early in 2018 and have been inseparable ever since. Jamie says it was love at first sight.
He recalls: “On our first date she was so timid, so sweet and nervous. She came in to this ram-packed boozer, an hour late.
“She walked in and literally she gave me this smile from across the bar and that was it.
“When I met Sheridan I didn’t know anything about mental health, learning how to cope and deal with that and understand it, was a difficult time. People don’t understand how far she’s come now. Honestly, it makes me so happy. It’s like I’ve got my best mate back.”
Image: sheridansmithster/Instagram) sheridansmithster/Instagram)
Sheridan is shown during her pregnancy talking about anxiety and depression with other mums-to-be who may be suffering.
She says in the new interview: “I was very grateful that parents agreed to talk to me because you never want to feel like you’re intruding in their lives.
“I spoke to mums who were getting help from Ripplez, a community project run by mums who volunteer to help other mums who are vulnerable or struggling.
“The help Ripplez gives is amazing, and the mums are so brave to reach out to them.
“The NHS are incredible but they are so stretched. After the baby is born is when people often seem to struggle but are scared to reach out, especially to their partner or their family in case they are judged.
“There is still a long way to go with mental health.”
She adds: “What I’ve learnt during this documentary is that the worst thing you can do is to close off. I know it sounds weird as an actor but I don’t like talking about myself.
“I find it quite hard. I’m fine talking about a project or a job but I’ve always found the thought of going to therapy a bit self-indulgent in a way.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
“I don’t want to talk about myself all day, people have got it a lot worse than me... all those classic things.
“And I think a lot of people feel that way. But what I’ve learnt is that it is OK not to be OK, you can reach out and get help. I know it’s terrifying to do because I find it terrifying but even if it’s not with the people you love, do it secretly, with a charity.
“They’ve got your best interests at heart and they are there wanting to help. It’s anonymous. You don’t need to feel ashamed or guilty or all these horrible feelings I have felt too.”
The cameras also follow Sheridan as she attends her first scans, prenatal classes and sessions with a therapist.
On making the documentary, she says: “It really helped me personally and I just hope that the whole thing will help other women know what’s out there for them and know that they’re not alone and maybe get the conversations going a bit more about that. I hope it can help.
“Being in lockdown has taught me a really good lesson. You’ve got to be OK with being on your own and being in your own head, because I’m going to be a mum.
“He will come first in my world. Everything will be about him but it’s important that we take care of our own mental health too. Having a baby never crossed my mind until I met Jamie. I love him so much. He’s so brilliant. He’s going to be a great dad. I just hope I’m a good mum.”
Sheridan Smith: Becoming Mum is on ITV next Tuesday at 9pm.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield set to return amid This Morning shakeup

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are set to make a much anticipated return to ITV 's This Morning in just over a week .
The television power duo , who have been enjoying a brief break from their usual presenting commitments , will return to screens on September 1 .
Alongside Phillip and Holly 's exciting return to the set , ITV bosses appear to have also welcomed some additions to the popular breakfast show .
While our television favourites will be making a triumphant comeback , some new faces are also expected to join the upcoming series .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first four episodes of the show that focuses on the very 'best of British ' .
Following an unsettling few months , the This Morning cast will turn their attention to celebrate what the country has to offer in terms of travel , beauty , cooking and animals .
Among the stars expected to join This Morning is none other than Nigel Havers , who will take viewers on a tour of the UK in the new four-part ‘ Best of British ’ segment .
Nigel , who has appeared on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his excitement about filming the project .
`` It ’ s a genuine pleasure to be able to take the time out to tour Britain for This Morning viewers this September , '' he said .
`` I ’ ve packed some hand sanitiser , a picnic blanket and an umbrella just in case !
” This Autumn , dog expert Dr Scott will also return to screens for a three-part special about 'super dogs ' .
His segment will feature some of the country 's top pooches that are helping save lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blown away by the bravery , skill and intelligence of the dogs I ’ ve met , '' Dr Scott said .
`` Whether they are trained in detecting disease and illness in humans or have learnt to sniff out poachers in African reserves , it ’ s simply mind-blowing !
” Liz Earle will also be appearing in the upcoming season of the show and take a focus on wellness and healthy living .
Although This Morning would n't be complete without Gino D'Acampo , chef John Torode has also landed his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK 's Jurassic Coast in search of the finest farming and culinary experiences .
The exciting shakeup comes as television sweetheart Holly Willoughby enjoyed a lavish holiday in Portugal with her family .
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .
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This Morning's Phillip and Holly are finally making a return to the show after their summer holidays next month. Some other famous faces are also making an appearance on the show in a new segment
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are set to make a much anticipated return to ITV's This Morning in just over a week.
The television power duo, who have been enjoying a brief break from their usual presenting commitments, will return to screens on September 1.
Alongside Phillip and Holly's exciting return to the set, ITV bosses appear to have also welcomed some additions to the popular breakfast show.
While our television favourites will be making a triumphant comeback, some new faces are also expected to join the upcoming series.
There will also be a new segment for the first four episodes of the show that focuses on the very 'best of British'.
Following an unsettling few months, the This Morning cast will turn their attention to celebrate what the country has to offer in terms of travel, beauty, cooking and animals.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) S Meddle/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Among the stars expected to join This Morning is none other than Nigel Havers, who will take viewers on a tour of the UK in the new four-part ‘Best of British’ segment.
Nigel, who has appeared on the show in previous years, has expressed his excitement about filming the project.
"It’s a genuine pleasure to be able to take the time out to tour Britain for This Morning viewers this September," he said.
Image: Mark Thomas/Shutterstock) Mark Thomas/Shutterstock)
"I’ve packed some hand sanitiser, a picnic blanket and an umbrella just in case!”
This Autumn, dog expert Dr Scott will also return to screens for a three-part special about 'super dogs'.
His segment will feature some of the country's top pooches that are helping save lives.
“I’ve been completely blown away by the bravery, skill and intelligence of the dogs I’ve met," Dr Scott said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Whether they are trained in detecting disease and illness in humans or have learnt to sniff out poachers in African reserves, it’s simply mind-blowing!”
Liz Earle will also be appearing in the upcoming season of the show and take a focus on wellness and healthy living.
Although This Morning wouldn't be complete without Gino D'Acampo, chef John Torode has also landed his own segment where he will explore the UK's Jurassic Coast in search of the finest farming and culinary experiences.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The exciting shakeup comes as television sweetheart Holly Willoughby enjoyed a lavish holiday in Portugal with her family.
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Louis van Gaal details Liverpool talks before joining Man Utd as manager

Louis van Gaal and Liverpool chiefs once held talks over a possible move to Anfield , the Dutchman has revealed .
Throughout his managerial career the 69-year-old was thought of as one of Europe 's finest coaches and took charge of some elite clubs .
He eventually made his way to the Premier League when he took charge at Manchester United in 2014 .
But he could 've held the reigns at their arch rivals after holding talks in Portugal before the trail went cold .
He told FourFourTwo : `` Yes , their managing director [ Ian Ayre ] @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a house , and we held lengthy talks – he even stayed on to have dinner .
`` After he left , though , I never actually heard anything again .
I don ’ t imagine he would have come out to Portugal if they weren ’ t serious about it .
`` But later I heard I was apparently too arrogant or something .
I don ’ t know . ''
Van Gaal spent two years at Old Trafford before being shown the door just two days after winning the FA Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League football in his second season which ultimately cost him his job .
United invested heavily in Van Gaal , sanctioning the signings of Angel Di Maria , Ander Herrera and Anthony Martial during his time at the club .
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Have your say below But the former Barcelona and Ajax boss could 've arrived in Manchester 12 years before he did after Sir Alex Ferguson pinpointed him as his successor when he contemplated retirement in 2002 .
`` Yes that ’ s true !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was planning to retire at that time , '' he added .
`` We knew each other from the UEFA Elite Coaches Forum , where we were always the last people to leave at night .
He chose me as his successor , but then never left !
`` He changed his mind and decided to continue .
Later , I was also approached by Peter Kenyon about a potential move to Chelsea .
I knew him from before when he worked at Umbro , but it was never followed up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Louis van Gaal appears in the new issue of FourFourTwo - on sale on Wednesday , August 26 .
Also in the 196 page double issue : every Premier League , Championship , League One , League Two and WSL team is reviewed and rated in our big season preview , Phil Foden talks about becoming the full time successor to David Silva at Manchester City and we ask who can stop Liverpool from retaining their crown .
For an exclusive Reach subscription offer , which includes three issues of FourFourTwo for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : https : //www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/reach/

Former Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal lasted just two years at Old Trafford but previously had the chance to take charge of Liverpool after holding talks with their managing director
Louis van Gaal and Liverpool chiefs once held talks over a possible move to Anfield, the Dutchman has revealed.
Throughout his managerial career the 69-year-old was thought of as one of Europe's finest coaches and took charge of some elite clubs.
He eventually made his way to the Premier League when he took charge at Manchester United in 2014.
But he could've held the reigns at their arch rivals after holding talks in Portugal before the trail went cold.
He told FourFourTwo : "Yes, their managing director [Ian Ayre] came over to Portugal where I have a house, and we held lengthy talks – he even stayed on to have dinner.
Image: PA) PA)
"After he left, though, I never actually heard anything again. I don’t imagine he would have come out to Portugal if they weren’t serious about it.
"But later I heard I was apparently too arrogant or something. I don’t know."
Van Gaal spent two years at Old Trafford before being shown the door just two days after winning the FA Cup.
The Dutchman failed to deliver Champions League football in his second season which ultimately cost him his job.
United invested heavily in Van Gaal, sanctioning the signings of Angel Di Maria, Ander Herrera and Anthony Martial during his time at the club.
Will Man Utd sign Jadon Sancho this summer? Have your say below
But the former Barcelona and Ajax boss could've arrived in Manchester 12 years before he did after Sir Alex Ferguson pinpointed him as his successor when he contemplated retirement in 2002.
"Yes that’s true! Ferguson asked me to succeed him when he was planning to retire at that time," he added.
"We knew each other from the UEFA Elite Coaches Forum, where we were always the last people to leave at night. He chose me as his successor, but then never left!
"He changed his mind and decided to continue. Later, I was also approached by Peter Kenyon about a potential move to Chelsea. I knew him from before when he worked at Umbro, but it was never followed up."
The full version of the interview with Louis van Gaal appears in the new issue of FourFourTwo - on sale on Wednesday, August 26. Also in the 196 page double issue: every Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two and WSL team is reviewed and rated in our big season preview, Phil Foden talks about becoming the full time successor to David Silva at Manchester City and we ask who can stop Liverpool from retaining their crown. For an exclusive Reach subscription offer, which includes three issues of FourFourTwo for £3 and free download, go to: https://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/reach/


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Pregnant women told 'stop drinking tea and coffee as caffeine's bad for babies'

Midwives are backing a call from scientists for a “ radical revision ” of health guidelines so mums-to-be are told to cut their caffeine intake to zero during pregnancy .
Caffeine consumption in any amount during pregnancy is bad for the baby , according to an analysis published in the BMJ Evidence Based Medicine .
NHS guidance , which recommends limiting caffeine intake in pregnancy to 200mg a day , equal to two mugs of instant coffee , could now be changed .
Dr Mary Ross-Davie , of the Royal College of Midwives , said : “ There is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make informed choices about what they eat and drink during pregnancy .
“ Midwives will support women to do that , taking into account this latest research .
It is important that all available evidence is considered to shape UK recommendations , and we hope the current guidance will now be reviewed in light of these findings.
” Professor Jack James , of Reykjavik University in Iceland , studied 1,261 peer-reviewed articles linking caffeine to pregnancy outcomes .
He said : “ Maternal caffeine consumption was associated with increased risk for four adverse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birth weight and/or small for gestational age , and childhood acute leukaemia.
” Four of five observational studies had also reported significant links between a mother ’ s caffeine intake and later childhood obesity .
Prof James said : “ Scientific evidence supports pregnant women and women contemplating pregnancy being advised to avoid caffeine.
” He said the caffeine-related risk was reported with “ moderate to high levels of consistency ” for all the outcomes .
Cutting out tea and coffee completely could be a struggle for many women .
Latest figures show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tea are consumed daily in Britain , and 95 million cups of coffee .
That works out at an average of five teas or coffees per day for most adults .
However , Daghni Rajasingam , of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists , said : “ The findings of this study add to the large body of evidence that supports limited caffeine intake during pregnancy , but pregnant women do not need to completely cut out caffeine , as this paper suggests .
“ As the study notes , high levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miscarriage and babies having a low birth weight and may lead to excess weight gain in the child ’ s early years , which can increase risk of health problems later in life .
“ However , as other – and potentially more reliable – research has found , pregnant women do not need to cut caffeine out entirely because these risks are extremely small , even if the recommended caffeine limits are exceeded .
”

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While current guidelines suggest that pregnant women can safely drink two cups of coffee a day without affecting their unborn baby, researchers now say there is no safe level of caffeine consumption
Pregnant women told 'stop drinking tea and coffee' as caffeine is 'bad for babies'
Midwives are backing a call from scientists for a “radical revision” of health guidelines so mums-to-be are told to cut their caffeine intake to zero during pregnancy.
Caffeine consumption in any amount during pregnancy is bad for the baby, according to an analysis published in the BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.
NHS guidance, which recommends limiting caffeine intake in pregnancy to 200mg a day, equal to two mugs of instant coffee, could now be changed.
Dr Mary Ross-Davie, of the Royal College of Midwives, said: “There is a need to ensure women are able to make informed choices about what they eat and drink during pregnancy.
“Midwives will support women to do that, taking into account this latest research. It is important that all available evidence is considered to shape UK recommendations, and we hope the current guidance will now be reviewed in light of these findings.”
Professor Jack James, of Reykjavik University in Iceland, studied 1,261 peer-reviewed articles linking caffeine to pregnancy outcomes.
He said: “Maternal caffeine consumption was associated with increased risk for four adverse outcomes: miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth weight and/or small for gestational age, and childhood acute leukaemia.” Four of five observational studies had also reported significant links between a mother’s caffeine intake and later childhood obesity. Prof James said: “Scientific evidence supports pregnant women and women contemplating pregnancy being advised to avoid caffeine.”
He said the caffeine-related risk was reported with “moderate to high levels of consistency” for all the outcomes.
Cutting out tea and coffee completely could be a struggle for many women. Latest figures show that more than 165 million cups of tea are consumed daily in Britain, and 95 million cups of coffee.
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That works out at an average of five teas or coffees per day for most adults.
However, Daghni Rajasingam, of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said: “The findings of this study add to the large body of evidence that supports limited caffeine intake during pregnancy, but pregnant women do not need to completely cut out caffeine, as this paper suggests.
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“As the study notes, high levels of caffeine during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage and babies having a low birth weight and may lead to excess weight gain in the child’s early years, which can increase risk of health problems later in life.
“However, as other – and potentially more reliable – research has found, pregnant women do not need to cut caffeine out entirely because these risks are extremely small, even if the recommended caffeine limits are exceeded.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Migrants in TOWIE town should be 'locked in by electric fence'

A hotel that has been chosen by the Home Office to house asylum seekers has sparked a fiery debate among some locals .
The Bell in Epping Forest - an area north east of London associated with popular TV series The Only Way is Essex - is a 16th century coaching house turned into a mid-range hotel .
It was recently chosen by the Home Office as one of 20 places in the country where asylum seekers would be accommodated while their applications are assessed .
Despite the set up being temporary , a councillor for nationalist party For Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asylum seeker 's presence to stoke up tensions .
Cllr Leppert answered in the affirmative when The Guardian asked him if he wanted Epping to become a 'whites-only enclave ' .
The former British National Party member , who The Mirror revealed drove a car with 'NA5I ' on its license plate , said the asylum seekers had 'no business being in this country ' .
Cllr Leppert , who was elected to Epping Forest District Council ( EFDC ) last year , also accused them without foundation that they were in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After Cllr Leppert featured in a video about the hotel onto Youtube , one of his supporters took to its website to express their dismay at its current occupants .
They wrote : `` No one is allowed to book accommodation at the Bell Hotel as all of their rooms are booked with refugees who have come in on boats from Dover .
`` Epping , Essex is now the proud owner of hundreds-upon-hundreds of refugees . ''
Paula Clarke , a 68-year-old , was equally troubled by who was staying at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They need to build an electrified fence around the place .
It ’ s the only way to protect us . ''
While he found a handful of supporters , Cllr Leppert 's anti-migrant rhetoric has been met with considerable opposition elsewhere .
The video has been reported to the police by EFDC councillors who have called for it to be removed from the site , t he Epping Forest Guardian reported .
Pesh Kapasiawala , of the district 's Liberal Democrat party , told the publication : “ It is sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community hub is being politicised above the wellbeing of the community . ''
He described the video as a 'hate crime ' and rebuked some of its content as 'fake news ' , such as the claim that the asylum seeker 's arrival had led to a rise in petty crime in the area .
The local council confirmed that there had been no recorded rise in such crimes .
That did not stop some residents repeating Cllr Leppert 's claims that certain issues were increasing since the asylum seekers arrived in June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Guardian : “ There ’ s been a big rise in car crime – vehicles taken off their drives in a way that never happened before . ''
Holly Whitbread , a Conservative councillor who grew up in Epping and came second in the Hull North parliamentary seat in the 2019 General Election , condemned Cllr Leppert 's comments .
“ Despite accusations in the video there have been no spikes in local crime levels , '' she told The Epping Forest Guardian .
`` As asylum seekers , they are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sympathy , not false accusations to raise tension with local people.
” In order to calm fearful residents Epping Forest District Council has published a fact sheet regarding the hotel .
Part of it reads : `` All of those staying at the Bell Hotel are asylum seekers .
Asylum seekers have often fled conflict and persecution in their home countries .
`` The UK has a statutory duty to provide support for asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute while their claim is being decided . ''

The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex has become the centre of a local debate after For Britain councillor and former British National Party member Julian Leppert spoke strongly about it in a Youtube video
Migrants housed in TOWIE town should be 'locked in by electric fence', resident says
A hotel that has been chosen by the Home Office to house asylum seekers has sparked a fiery debate among some locals.
The Bell in Epping Forest - an area north east of London associated with popular TV series The Only Way is Essex - is a 16th century coaching house turned into a mid-range hotel.
It was recently chosen by the Home Office as one of 20 places in the country where asylum seekers would be accommodated while their applications are assessed.
Despite the set up being temporary, a councillor for nationalist party For Britain, Julian Leppert, has used the asylum seeker's presence to stoke up tensions.
Cllr Leppert answered in the affirmative when The Guardian asked him if he wanted Epping to become a 'whites-only enclave'.
The former British National Party member, who The Mirror revealed drove a car with 'NA5I' on its license plate, said the asylum seekers had 'no business being in this country'.
Cllr Leppert, who was elected to Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) last year, also accused them without foundation that they were in the UK to exploit the welfare system.
Asylum seekers currently receive £37.75 a week in Britain.
After Cllr Leppert featured in a video about the hotel onto Youtube, one of his supporters took to its website to express their dismay at its current occupants.
They wrote: "No one is allowed to book accommodation at the Bell Hotel as all of their rooms are booked with refugees who have come in on boats from Dover.
"Epping, Essex is now the proud owner of hundreds-upon-hundreds of refugees."
Paula Clarke, a 68-year-old, was equally troubled by who was staying at the Bell.
She told The Guardian: “They need to build an electrified fence around the place. It’s the only way to protect us."
While he found a handful of supporters, Cllr Leppert's anti-migrant rhetoric has been met with considerable opposition elsewhere.
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The video has been reported to the police by EFDC councillors who have called for it to be removed from the site, t he Epping Forest Guardian reported.
Pesh Kapasiawala, of the district's Liberal Democrat party, told the publication: “It is sad that such a well-supported and much needed community hub is being politicised above the wellbeing of the community."
He described the video as a 'hate crime' and rebuked some of its content as 'fake news', such as the claim that the asylum seeker's arrival had led to a rise in petty crime in the area.
The local council confirmed that there had been no recorded rise in such crimes.
That did not stop some residents repeating Cllr Leppert's claims that certain issues were increasing since the asylum seekers arrived in June.
One woman in her 50s told The Guardian: “There’s been a big rise in car crime – vehicles taken off their drives in a way that never happened before."
Holly Whitbread, a Conservative councillor who grew up in Epping and came second in the Hull North parliamentary seat in the 2019 General Election, condemned Cllr Leppert's comments.
“Despite accusations in the video there have been no spikes in local crime levels," she told The Epping Forest Guardian.
"As asylum seekers, they are not illegal immigrants and are deserving of our sympathy, not false accusations to raise tension with local people.”
In order to calm fearful residents Epping Forest District Council has published a fact sheet regarding the hotel.
Part of it reads: "All of those staying at the Bell Hotel are asylum seekers. Asylum seekers have often fled conflict and persecution in their home countries.
"The UK has a statutory duty to provide support for asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute while their claim is being decided."


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Corrie fans amazed by 'unrecognisable' Craig Tinker after major weight loss

Coronation Street actor Colson Smith left fans in disbelief after returning to the set following an epic weight transformation .
The 22-year-old actor , who plays policeman Craig Tinker on the ITV show , has continued to stun fans with his trim appearance .
Viewers tuning in to tonight 's episode of the hit show quickly took to social media to compliment the star on this weight loss .
`` Let 's be honest are good does Craig look in # Corrie trained hard [ sic ] '' penned one viewer .
Another fan suggested that television writers could even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The viewer wrote : `` most amazing transformation this year is Craig becoming Mr fitness ... they sooo should have added bits into scripts to praise his amazing efforts . ''
`` OMG Craig on Corrie looks like a different person # coronationstreet , '' wrote a third .
Colson 's return to the show left many viewers stunned after undergoing an epic weight transformation during the last few months .
Amid the lockdown , the actor revealed that he had managed to ditch a whopping 10 stone .
Speaking about his return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the actor told The Sun that viewers might notice some dramatic changes despite the script being continuous .
`` We are in direct continuity , but I 've almost lost about ten stone since we left work so I 'm not sure that [ my hair ] is going to be the biggest of their issues , '' he said .
Colson , whose hair has also gone several shades lighter , added : `` I might be wearing a wig and a fat suit when we go back . ''
Social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loyal fans who have praised the actor for his determined and hard earned transformation .
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CORRIE FANS AMAZED AS CRAIG TINKER 'LOOKS LIKE A DIFFERENT PERSON'
CORRIE FANS AMAZED AS CRAIG TINKER 'LOOKS LIKE A DIFFERENT PERSON'
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Coronation Street's Craig Tinker actor Colson Smith lost a whopping 10 stone during the lockdown period. Fans have gone wild after the actor recently debuted his transformation on the soap
Coronation Street actor Colson Smith left fans in disbelief after returning to the set following an epic weight transformation.
The 22-year-old actor, who plays policeman Craig Tinker on the ITV show, has continued to stun fans with his trim appearance.
Viewers tuning in to tonight's episode of the hit show quickly took to social media to compliment the star on this weight loss.
"Let's be honest are good does Craig look in #Corrie trained hard [sic]" penned one viewer.
Another fan suggested that television writers could even factor his transformation into upcoming scripts.
The viewer wrote: "most amazing transformation this year is Craig becoming Mr fitness ...they sooo should have added bits into scripts to praise his amazing efforts."
Image: ITV) ITV)
"OMG Craig on Corrie looks like a different person #coronationstreet," wrote a third.
Colson's return to the show left many viewers stunned after undergoing an epic weight transformation during the last few months.
Amid the lockdown, the actor revealed that he had managed to ditch a whopping 10 stone.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking about his return to the show following the lockdown, the actor told The Sun that viewers might notice some dramatic changes despite the script being continuous.
"We are in direct continuity, but I've almost lost about ten stone since we left work so I'm not sure that [my hair] is going to be the biggest of their issues," he said.
Colson, whose hair has also gone several shades lighter, added: "I might be wearing a wig and a fat suit when we go back."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Social media has since been flooded with comments from loyal fans who have praised the actor for his determined and hard earned transformation.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Groom critical after being shot in chest by guest at his own wedding

A groom was left in a critical condition after being shot in chest by a guest at his own wedding .
The man had said his ' I dos ' hours before suffering a gun shot wound that left him needing urgent surgery after being airlifted to hospital Police in Texas , US , said witnesses at the wedding were not co-operating with their investigation .
Officers were called to the scene at around 11:26pm last Thursday .
Emergency services were initially unable to locate the man , before he was found at a residence across the street .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Memorial Hermann hospital in a helicopter .
Police said he was awaiting surgery after being brought to a stable condition , reports Click2Houston .
Three people with the groom at the time of the shooting have been detained , police say .
Captain John Shannon said : `` A groom has been shot on his wedding day .
`` Witnesses not cooperating with responding officers .
Groom was life-flighted in critical condition .
`` Witnesses on scene thus far have not been cooperative , but the investigation is active .
`` People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can get their witness statements . ''
One witness claimed the bride went looking for the shooter after they heard the gunshots .
`` It was loud , really loud .
`` My daughter ran into my room and said , 'Mom , there 's shots , there 's shots , there 's shots . '
`` So we came outside to see what was going on and we saw the bride come out and she started yelling , `` Where is he ?
Where is he ?
I need to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not been located .

The man had said his 'I dos' hours before suffering a gun shot wound that left him needing urgent surgery after being airlifted to hospital in a critical condition
Groom 'critical' after being shot in the chest by a guest on his own wedding day
A groom was left in a critical condition after being shot in chest by a guest at his own wedding.
The man had said his 'I dos' hours before suffering a gun shot wound that left him needing urgent surgery after being airlifted to hospital
Police in Texas, US, said witnesses at the wedding were not co-operating with their investigation.
Officers were called to the scene at around 11:26pm last Thursday.
Emergency services were initially unable to locate the man, before he was found at a residence across the street.
He was in a critical condition and transported to Memorial Hermann hospital in a helicopter.
Image: Click2Houston) Click2Houston)
Police said he was awaiting surgery after being brought to a stable condition, reports Click2Houston.
Three people with the groom at the time of the shooting have been detained, police say.
Captain John Shannon said: "A groom has been shot on his wedding day.
"Witnesses not cooperating with responding officers. Groom was life-flighted in critical condition.
Image: Click2Houston) Click2Houston)
"Witnesses on scene thus far have not been cooperative, but the investigation is active.
"People at the house have been detained until we can get their witness statements."
One witness claimed the bride went looking for the shooter after they heard the gunshots.
"It was loud, really loud.
"My daughter ran into my room and said, 'Mom, there's shots, there's shots, there's shots.'
"So we came outside to see what was going on and we saw the bride come out and she started yelling, "Where is he? Where is he? I need to find him."
Police said the shooter has not been located.


thedailymirror--2020-08-24--Van Gaal recalls Man Utd transfer shortlist - all of whom he failed to sign

Louis van Gaal has lifted the lid on 10 transfer targets he wanted to bring to Old Trafford during his time as Manchester United boss - but he was unable to sign any of them .
The Dutchman took over from David Moyes on a three-year deal in 2014 and was faced with rejuvenating what he described at the time as a `` broken '' Red Devils squad .
Van Gaal quickly got to work in the transfer market , signing Ander Herrera , Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo before breaking the record transfer fee paid by an English club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maria from Real Madrid .
And although he spent £150million in his first transfer window alone , Van Gaal claims there were a number of big-name signings he missed out on .
`` I wanted Robert Lewandowski , but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead , '' Van Gaal told FourFourTwo .
`` Before I had arrived , I also spoke with the board about Neymar .
If you are at United , you have to think big .
He was also interesting for the club in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have quick wingers .
For that reason , I also tried to get Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez .
`` Thomas Muller was on my wish list , too , and in central midfield I wanted N ’ Golo Kante .
I even tried to sign James Milner , who was already quite old but very multifunctional and possessed leadership skills .
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`` For the defence , I wanted Sergio Ramos and Mats Hummels , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in building from the back . ''
Though United finished in the Champions League places during Val Gaal 's first season in charge , they slipped out of the top four in the 2015/16 campaign .
Reflecting on the failure to bring his priority targets to Old Trafford , the former Netherlands boss bemoaned not have a hands-on role in negotiations .
Van Gaal added : `` Those were my top targets , but we couldn ’ t get any of them .
I don ’ t know why , because as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any negotiations .
`` After I left , players like Mahrez and Kante ended up at Manchester City and Chelsea , while United couldn ’ t get them .
I found that very odd . ''
The full version of the interview with Louis van Gaal appears in the new issue of FourFourTwo - on sale on Wednesday , August 26 .
Also in the 196 page double issue : every Premier League , Championship , League One , League Two and WSL team is reviewed and rated in our big season preview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full time successor to David Silva at Manchester City and we ask who can stop Liverpool from retaining their crown .
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The Dutchman admitted he "wasn't involved in any negotiations" as he opened up on the array of stars he missed out on during his two seasons in the Old Trafford hot seat
Louis van Gaal recalls 10-man Man Utd transfer shortlist - all of whom he failed to sign
Louis van Gaal has lifted the lid on 10 transfer targets he wanted to bring to Old Trafford during his time as Manchester United boss - but he was unable to sign any of them.
The Dutchman took over from David Moyes on a three-year deal in 2014 and was faced with rejuvenating what he described at the time as a "broken" Red Devils squad.
Van Gaal quickly got to work in the transfer market, signing Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo before breaking the record transfer fee paid by an English club with the £59.7million signing of Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid.
And although he spent £150million in his first transfer window alone, Van Gaal claims there were a number of big-name signings he missed out on.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead," Van Gaal told FourFourTwo.
"Before I had arrived, I also spoke with the board about Neymar. If you are at United, you have to think big. He was also interesting for the club in terms of selling shirts, and I wanted to have quick wingers. For that reason, I also tried to get Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez.
"Thomas Muller was on my wish list, too, and in central midfield I wanted N’Golo Kante. I even tried to sign James Milner, who was already quite old but very multifunctional and possessed leadership skills.
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"For the defence, I wanted Sergio Ramos and Mats Hummels, because ours wasn’t the strongest in building from the back."
Though United finished in the Champions League places during Val Gaal's first season in charge, they slipped out of the top four in the 2015/16 campaign.
Reflecting on the failure to bring his priority targets to Old Trafford, the former Netherlands boss bemoaned not have a hands-on role in negotiations.
Van Gaal added: "Those were my top targets, but we couldn’t get any of them. I don’t know why, because as the manager I wasn’t involved in any negotiations.
"After I left, players like Mahrez and Kante ended up at Manchester City and Chelsea, while United couldn’t get them. I found that very odd."
The full version of the interview with Louis van Gaal appears in the new issue of FourFourTwo - on sale on Wednesday, August 26. Also in the 196 page double issue: every Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two and WSL team is reviewed and rated in our big season preview, Phil Foden talks about becoming the full time successor to David Silva at Manchester City and we ask who can stop Liverpool from retaining their crown. For an exclusive Reach subscription offer, which includes three issues of FourFourTwo for £3 and free download, go to: https://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/reach/


thedailymirror--2020-08-25--Cummings’ father-in-law ‘named horse Barack because it’s black and white’

Dominic Cummings ' eccentric father-in-law named his horse Barack because it is “ black and white ” , he once revealed .
Sir Humphry Tyrrell Wakefield , 83 , owner of Chillingham Castle and friend of Prince Philip , was dubbed “ Britain 's most barking baronet ” in a September 2017 interview with the Daily Mail .
He made headlines today after claiming Boris Johnson was planning to step down as Prime Minister in six months , because he is still suffering the after effects of Covid-19 .
Number 10 said the claim the PM was set to step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the Times , Sir Humphrey made the claim to journalist Anna Silverman at Chillingham Castle .
The piece claims he told her her : `` If you put a horse back to work when it 's injured it will never recover . ''
According to the 2017 Mail interview , the “ fearless horseman , adventurer , and all-round British eccentric who 's now riding his trusty steed the length of the nation ” was part-way through a solo horse ride from John O ’ Groats to Land ’ s End @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealing how he decided to name his horse Barack .
“ I called him that because he is black and white , ” the aristocrat said of the then 14-year-old half Friesian gelding .
It is presumed to be a reference to former US President Barack Obama , who is mixed race .
Mr Cummings ' wife Mary Wakefield , 45 , is one of Sir Humphry 's six children .

The eccentric riding enthusiast made headlines today after allegedly claiming Boris Johnson was set to step down in six months’ time
Dominic Cummings’ father-in-law said he ‘named horse Barack because it’s black and white’
Dominic Cummings' eccentric father-in-law named his horse Barack because it is “black and white”, he once revealed.
Sir Humphry Tyrrell Wakefield, 83, owner of Chillingham Castle and friend of Prince Philip, was dubbed “Britain's most barking baronet” in a September 2017 interview with the Daily Mail.
He made headlines today after claiming Boris Johnson was planning to step down as Prime Minister in six months, because he is still suffering the after effects of Covid-19.
Number 10 said the claim the PM was set to step down was "total nonsense."
According to the Times, Sir Humphrey made the claim to journalist Anna Silverman at Chillingham Castle.
The piece claims he told her her: "If you put a horse back to work when it's injured it will never recover."
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
According to the 2017 Mail interview, the “fearless horseman, adventurer, and all-round British eccentric who's now riding his trusty steed the length of the nation” was part-way through a solo horse ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End.
But the piece also quoted him revealing how he decided to name his horse Barack.
“I called him that because he is black and white,” the aristocrat said of the then 14-year-old half Friesian gelding.
It is presumed to be a reference to former US President Barack Obama, who is mixed race.
Mr Cummings' wife Mary Wakefield, 45, is one of Sir Humphry's six children.


thedailymirror--2020-08-25--Woman buys run-down Victorian home for £90k and completely transforms it herself

A woman from Glasgow has lifted the lid on her stunning home renovation project .
Kim McFarlane , 31 , picked up an 1890s Victorian maisonette for just £90,000 from a private seller , then set about turning it into her dream home .
“ I knew the seller so got it quite a bit under the home report , which never happens in this street , '' Kim , who works as a sales advisor , explained .
Kim mixed ultra-modern styles in some rooms , with traditional features to create something that combines the best of both worlds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I did all the dirty work like removing wallpaper , lifting carpets , removing the old kitchen etc , '' she said .
“ Then I used tradesmen for the bigger jobs as I wanted the perfect finished . ''
“ Now that it 's done , I love to do a bit of DIY when I 'm wanting to change it up a bit like what I 've done in my spare bedroom recently , '' Kim said .
“ The house was stripped back to the bare brick and newly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The bathroom was fully removed and wet room with a shower added for more space , I kept with a traditional bathroom suite high cistern to keep in time with the properties age .
“ The small kitchen was removed in the back and changed to a utility space .
“ I then changed the second living room into a large kitchen with dining area , which works far better .
“ In the kitchen , I went ultra-modern with high gloss tiles and handles units and amazing under unit lighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But not everything was updated - with the best of the original features kept very much in place and some new , Victorain-style , features added in .
“ All the doors , skirting ’ s and cornice are original which was important to me to keep , '' Kim said .
“ I replaced a gas fire with an antique cast iron one in the living room , which would have been there before , and I was very lucky to find and original fireplace in the spare bedroom hidden behind plywood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The entire renovation cost between less than £22,000 - with the kitchen costing £8,000 and bathroom between £4,500 to £5,000 - far less than buying a freshly-updated property would have cost .
Despite the challenges that came with renovating a home on her own , the 31-year-old managed to complete the transformation on her own in just under a year .
“ I think the most challenging part was how much work had to be done , '' she said .
“ I had to work out how much money it all cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brick and floorboards there was n't a habitable room in the house .
“ It was also very difficult to find reliable tradesmen .
“ It was a lot of stress and worry whilst juggling some personal problems but when the progress began it was the best feeling in the world . ''
Kim also had some tips for people thinking about embarking on a project of their own .
“ My advice would be to not be scared of a challenge , '' she said .
“ Always believe in your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Enjoy the journey even when you 're crying yourself to sleep with stress .
“ And take lots and lots of pictures it helps to look back to see how much progress you have made , also DIY and upcycle until your hearts content you will love an item way more than buying it from a store .
”

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A 31-year-old woman has explained how she managed to turn a run-down maisonette built in the 1890s into a stunning modern house in less than a year - saving herself tens of thousands in the process
Woman buys run-down Victorian home for £90k and completely transforms it herself
A woman from Glasgow has lifted the lid on her stunning home renovation project.
Kim McFarlane, 31, picked up an 1890s Victorian maisonette for just £90,000 from a private seller, then set about turning it into her dream home.
“I knew the seller so got it quite a bit under the home report, which never happens in this street," Kim, who works as a sales advisor, explained.
Kim mixed ultra-modern styles in some rooms, with traditional features to create something that combines the best of both worlds in a home she now adores.
“I did all the dirty work like removing wallpaper, lifting carpets, removing the old kitchen etc," she said.
“Then I used tradesmen for the bigger jobs as I wanted the perfect finished."
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
“Now that it's done, I love to do a bit of DIY when I'm wanting to change it up a bit like what I've done in my spare bedroom recently," Kim said.
“The house was stripped back to the bare brick and newly plastered in every room and freshly painted.
“The bathroom was fully removed and wet room with a shower added for more space, I kept with a traditional bathroom suite high cistern to keep in time with the properties age.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
“The small kitchen was removed in the back and changed to a utility space.
“I then changed the second living room into a large kitchen with dining area, which works far better.
“In the kitchen, I went ultra-modern with high gloss tiles and handles units and amazing under unit lighting, I love this room."
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
But not everything was updated - with the best of the original features kept very much in place and some new, Victorain-style, features added in.
“All the doors, skirting’s and cornice are original which was important to me to keep," Kim said.
“I replaced a gas fire with an antique cast iron one in the living room, which would have been there before, and I was very lucky to find and original fireplace in the spare bedroom hidden behind plywood like many of its original features.”
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
The entire renovation cost between less than £22,000 - with the kitchen costing £8,000 and bathroom between £4,500 to £5,000 - far less than buying a freshly-updated property would have cost.
Despite the challenges that came with renovating a home on her own, the 31-year-old managed to complete the transformation on her own in just under a year.
“I think the most challenging part was how much work had to be done," she said.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
“I had to work out how much money it all cost because I took it right back to the brick and floorboards there wasn't a habitable room in the house.
“It was also very difficult to find reliable tradesmen.
“It was a lot of stress and worry whilst juggling some personal problems but when the progress began it was the best feeling in the world."
Kim also had some tips for people thinking about embarking on a project of their own.
“My advice would be to not be scared of a challenge," she said.
“Always believe in your vision when others can't see it.
“Enjoy the journey even when you're crying yourself to sleep with stress.
“And take lots and lots of pictures it helps to look back to see how much progress you have made, also DIY and upcycle until your hearts content you will love an item way more than buying it from a store.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-25--Rylan Clark-Neal becomes a millionaire as TV earnings double in just one year

Rylan Clark-Neal has become one of the most popular presenters on TV which subsequently had a positive impact on his net worth .
The Supermarket Sweep presenter , 31 , has reached a millionaire status after raking in an impressive £435,000 last year , reports Sun Online .
That , combined with his existing earnings have added up to an impressive seven-figure sum - making his performing arts company Rylan Ltd worth an eye-watering £1,040,099 .
Just two years ago , the company was worth £605,030 - however Rylan was able to bag a few notable presenting jobs that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rylan - who first appeared on our screens as an emotional X Factor contestant who cried at the feet of Nicole Scherzinger - is also a business owner among his hosting jobs .
The telly star is a director of retail business Luxenoa - a company that boasts assets of £1,024,798 .
And 2019 proved to be a year of profit for the company , as it raked in £68 , 846 in 12 months .
Rylan - who has been married to policeman Dan Clark-Neal since 2015 - became a household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on X Factor .
After impressing the judges through a number of stages , he made it through to the live shows .
But his singing dreams were not meant to be as he was eliminated from the contest on week eight .
Little did he know , this was only the beginning of a buzzing showbiz career .
Rylan went on to not only win the hearts of Channel 5 viewers , but win the entire CelebrityBig Brother series .
In fact , he proved to be so popular that he even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brother 's Bit on the Side , alongside AJ Odudu .
Since then , it 's safe to say his career skyrocketed as he 's dipped his toes into many TV ventures since then .
He 's appeared on This Morning - working alongside hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield , as well as Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford .
Rylan 's popularity levels continued to increase after he took on a presenting role with The Xtra Factor Live .
In 2016 , he even released an autobiography , titled The Life of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the very top of The Sunday Times Bestsellers List .
Proving to be popular on not only TV , Rylan landed his own Radio 2 show after impressing as a stand in .
He also co-hosted Strictly 's It Takes Two with Zoe Ball .
Rylan 's fame was set in stone when he took over from the late Dale Winton as the presenter of Supermarket Sweep .
And if that 's not enough , Rylan is gearing up to host Ready Steady Cook when it returns to the BBC later this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell ?
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The Supermarket Sweep presenter, 31, has reached a millionaire status after raking in an impressive £435,000 last year
Rylan Clark-Neal becomes a millionaire as his TV earnings double in just one year
Rylan Clark-Neal has become one of the most popular presenters on TV which subsequently had a positive impact on his net worth.
The Supermarket Sweep presenter, 31, has reached a millionaire status after raking in an impressive £435,000 last year, reports Sun Online.
That, combined with his existing earnings have added up to an impressive seven-figure sum - making his performing arts company Rylan Ltd worth an eye-watering £1,040,099.
Just two years ago, the company was worth £605,030 - however Rylan was able to bag a few notable presenting jobs that have seen the company's net worth explode.
Rylan - who first appeared on our screens as an emotional X Factor contestant who cried at the feet of Nicole Scherzinger - is also a business owner among his hosting jobs.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
The telly star is a director of retail business Luxenoa - a company that boasts assets of £1,024,798.
And 2019 proved to be a year of profit for the company, as it raked in £68, 846 in 12 months.
Mirror Online has contacted Rylan's reps for comment.
Rylan - who has been married to policeman Dan Clark-Neal since 2015 - became a household name back in 2012 during his stint on X Factor.
Image: ITV) ITV)
After impressing the judges through a number of stages, he made it through to the live shows.
But his singing dreams were not meant to be as he was eliminated from the contest on week eight.
Little did he know, this was only the beginning of a buzzing showbiz career.
Rylan went on to not only win the hearts of Channel 5 viewers, but win the entire Celebrity Big Brother series.
In fact, he proved to be so popular that he even presented the show's sister programme Big Brother's Bit on the Side, alongside AJ Odudu.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Since then, it's safe to say his career skyrocketed as he's dipped his toes into many TV ventures since then.
He's appeared on This Morning - working alongside hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, as well as Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.
Rylan's popularity levels continued to increase after he took on a presenting role with The Xtra Factor Live.
In 2016, he even released an autobiography, titled The Life of Rylan - which climbed all the way to the very top of The Sunday Times Bestsellers List.
Image: BBC / Endemol / Graeme Hunter) BBC / Endemol / Graeme Hunter)
Proving to be popular on not only TV, Rylan landed his own Radio 2 show after impressing as a stand in.
He also co-hosted Strictly's It Takes Two with Zoe Ball.
Rylan's fame was set in stone when he took over from the late Dale Winton as the presenter of Supermarket Sweep.
And if that's not enough, Rylan is gearing up to host Ready Steady Cook when it returns to the BBC later this year.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-08-25--Jonathan Ross' daughter Honey urges people not to be offended if called fat

The model , 23 , chatted with the panel about her looks being under scrutiny since she was teenager .
Growing up in the spotlight with her famous dad , Honey said that she received incredibly hurtful comments over her weight gain when she was younger .
Honey shared how she was subject to horrible comments about her weight and looks and reflected on the damage that it did to her mental health at the time .
The Instagram sensation told that she is now accepting of her shape and `` happy '' as she urged the ladies and viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever dubbed `` fat . ''
Honey told that she just sees the word as a descriptor and added that people describe some as `` thin '' and that does not cause offence .
She shared : `` I think fat is a good word , from the age of 18 I turned my views around and am comfortable in my fat body . ''
Honey added : `` You can be fat and happy ! ''
In February Honey opened up on being called a `` little hog '' by trolls when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview on Lorraine : `` I was 13 and some paparazzi photos - I did n't choose who my parents were .
I was in the spotlight without any consent or input and so paparazzi photos of myself and my family would appear online .
`` And people would be like , 'Look at that little hog ' .
You would see that when you were 13 and all those fears you have , all those things people are worried are thinking about you , I saw them written down by people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was so alarming , so upsetting . ''
She added : `` Teenagers are so vulnerable and so prescious .
If I can make sure that no teenagers can feel the way I felt , then I 've done my job , and that 's all I care about . ''
Honey also revealed that a lot of her friends had `` life-threatening eating disorders '' .
`` You 're either too thin or too fat , there seems to be no middle ground where anyone is happy , which is how I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all nonsense , '' she said .

Jonathan Ross' daughter Honey says people should not be offended when called fat
Jonathan Ross' daughter Honey says people should not be offended when called fat
Honey Ross - who is a body activist - has explained why she doesn't think the word fat is offensive after being bombarded with hurtful comments about her weight as a teenager
Jonathan Ross' daughter Honey says being called 'fat' should not be taken as an insult
Jonathan Ross' daughter Honey appeared on Tuesday's Loose Women to discuss body confidence - and said the word "fat" should not be considered an insult.
The model, 23, chatted with the panel about her looks being under scrutiny since she was teenager.
Growing up in the spotlight with her famous dad, Honey said that she received incredibly hurtful comments over her weight gain when she was younger.
Honey shared how she was subject to horrible comments about her weight and looks and reflected on the damage that it did to her mental health at the time.
The Instagram sensation told that she is now accepting of her shape and "happy" as she urged the ladies and viewers to not be offended if they are ever dubbed "fat."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Honey told that she just sees the word as a descriptor and added that people describe some as "thin" and that does not cause offence.
She shared: "I think fat is a good word, from the age of 18 I turned my views around and am comfortable in my fat body."
Honey added: "You can be fat and happy!"
In February Honey opened up on being called a "little hog" by trolls when she was younger.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She said during an interview on Lorraine: "I was 13 and some paparazzi photos - I didn't choose who my parents were. I was in the spotlight without any consent or input and so paparazzi photos of myself and my family would appear online.
"And people would be like, 'Look at that little hog'. You would see that when you were 13 and all those fears you have, all those things people are worried are thinking about you, I saw them written down by people like Dave from Lincolnshire.
"It was so alarming, so upsetting."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She added: "Teenagers are so vulnerable and so prescious. If I can make sure that no teenagers can feel the way I felt, then I've done my job, and that's all I care about."
Honey also revealed that a lot of her friends had "life-threatening eating disorders".
"You're either too thin or too fat, there seems to be no middle ground where anyone is happy, which is how I came to the conclusion that it was all nonsense," she said.
*Loose Women airs weekdays at 12:30 pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-08-25--YouTube star Landon Clifford dies at the age of 19

YouTube star Landon Clifford has died at the age of 19 .
The tragic news was confirmed by Landon 's wife Camryn Clifford in a social media post .
Heartbroken Camryn shared a photo to Instagram of her laying a hand to her husband 's chest as he lay in a hospital bed .
Father-of-two Landon was placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a brain injury and died six days later .
Paying tribute to her teenage sweetheart , Camryn shared : `` August 13th 2020 was Landon 's last day being the best dad and husband he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following 6 days in a coma he passed on and donated several organs to people in need all over the country , '' she told fans .
`` He died saving the lives of others .
That 's the type of person he was .
Compassionate , loving , thoughtful , kind , and gentle .
`` He was an amazing husband and the best father those girls could of ever asked for , '' Camryn wrote .
Landon was father to daughters Collette Briar Clifford and Delilah Rose Clifford , who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Camryn said she was devastated to know their children would never remember their dad and that he 'd never get the opportunity to walk them down the aisle on their future wedding days .
`` It saddens me deeply that they will never get to truly know him .
He was so young and had so much more life to live .
This is n't how things were supposed to go .
He was meant to make it to his next birthday .
`` He was meant to die old with me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pain I feel , '' said Camryn .
The mum ended her message by saying : `` All I can do now is make sure our girls know how much he loved us .
He 's looking down on us from heaven and his light will shine through the clouds when we look up at him .
May he rest peacefully . ''
After setting up their YouTube channel Cam & Fam in 2017 , Camryn and Landon amassed over 1 million subscribers on the site .
On August 13 Landan was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died in hospital six days later , from a reported brain injury .
A GoFundMe page has since been set up by fans of the social media star to raise money for Landan 's family .
The site has raised more than $ 10,000 since it was set up three days ago .

Landord Clifford, star of the hugely popular Cam&Fam family on YouTube, has died at the age of 19 his heartbroken wife has confirmed
YouTube star Landon Clifford has died at the age of 19.
The tragic news was confirmed by Landon's wife Camryn Clifford in a heartbreaking social media post.
A devastated Camryn shared the last photo of her husband to Instagram that showed her placing a protective hand on his chest as he lay in a hospital bed.
Popular vlogger Landon, who became a dad for the second time three months ago, was placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a brain injury.
Paying tribute to her teenage sweetheart, Camryn shared: "August 13th 2020 was Landon's last day being the best dad and husband he could be.
"After spending the following 6 days in a coma he passed on and donated several organs to people in need all over the country.
"He died saving the lives of others. That's the type of person he was. Compassionate, loving, thoughtful, kind, and gentle.
"He was an amazing husband and the best father those girls could of ever asked for," Camryn wrote.
Landon was father to daughters Collette Briar Clifford and Delilah Rose Clifford, who was just born in May.
His wife Camryn said she was devastated to know their children would never remember their dad and that he'd never get the opportunity to walk them down the aisle on their future wedding days.
"It saddens me deeply that they will never get to truly know him. He was so young and had so much more life to live. This isn't how things were supposed to go. He was meant to make it to his next birthday.
"He was meant to die old with me. Words can not come close to describe the pain I feel," said Camryn.
The mum ended her message by saying: "All I can do now is make sure our girls know how much he loved us. He's looking down on us from heaven and his light will shine through the clouds when we look up at him. May he rest peacefully."
After setting up their YouTube channel Cam&Fam in 2017, Camryn and Landon amassed over 1 million subscribers on the site.
On August 13 Landan was put in a medically induce coma and died in hospital six days later, from a reported brain injury.
A GoFundMe page has since been set up by fans of the social media star to raise money for Landan's family.
The site has raised more than $10,000 since it was set up three days ago.