thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Who is Billie Eilish's brother Finneas O'Connell? Grammy winners share medical condition

Rising music star Billie Eilish is already something of a household name .
The 18-year-old singer-songwriter has been catapulted to stardom following the release of her album , When We All Fall Asleep , Where Do We Go ?
and her hit single Bad Guy .
Billie took home a whopping five gongs at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night , including Album of the Year and Best New Artist .
The star is also set to perform the new James Bond song for the upcoming film No Time To Die , which will see Daniel Craig retire from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans watching the Grammys will have noticed the consistent presence of Billie 's older brother Finneas , so who is he and what role has he had in his sister 's career ?
Finneas O'Connell is the 22-year-old older brother of Billie Eilish .
He has been songwriting since the age of 12 and began producing songs on Logic Pro shortly after .
Finneas is the lead singer of the band The Slightlys and also released his own EP as FINNEAS last year , named Blood Harmony .
The producer also has had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a student in the 2011 film Bad Teacher and a role in 2013 's Life Inside Out which was written by and starred his mother , Maggie Baird .
His most prominent role was as Spencer 's love interest Alistair in the sixth and final season of his musical series Glee .
His role in Billie 's success has been pivotal as he co-wrote and produced her debut EP Do n't Smile At Me , followed by her hit debut album , When We All Fall Asleep , Where Do We Go ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cabello , John Legend , and Selena Gomez with her hit single Lose You to Love Me .
He won five Grammy Awards at the recent ceremony alongside his sister , including Producer of the Year , Non-Classical , and Album of the Year .
Billie co-wrote the song Bad Guy with Finneas and they will pen the new James Bond song together .
Discussing his songwriting process with Atwood Magazine , Finneas said : `` Well for Billie , if I ’ m writing a song alone for Billie like “ Ocean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Six Feet Under , ” I want to write a song that I think she ’ ll relate to and enjoy singing and empathise with the lyrics and make her own .
`` And if I ’ m writing a song with Billie I ’ m just trying to help her tell whatever story she ’ s trying to tell , bounce ideas off of her , listen to her ideas .
Similarly to other artists , if you ’ re writing and you know that someone else ’ s voice is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story , it should be a language that fits them . ''
Both siblings have the medical condition known as synesthesia , where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary responses in a second .
`` I think visually first with everything I do , and also I have synesthesia , so everything that I make I ’ m already thinking of what colour it is , and what texture it is , and what day of the week it is , and what number it is , and what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ YouTube video .
`` We both have it , so we think about everything this way . ''
Finneas is currently dating YouTuber Claudia Sulewski and they have been together since 2018 .
He released the song Claudia about the first night they met in 2019 .
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Billie Eilish wins the Grammy for Best new Song with "Bad Guy"
Billie Eilish wins the Grammy for Best new Song with "Bad Guy"
Bad Guy singer Billie Eilish scooped a selection of Grammy Awards at the ceremony last night but who is her brother Finneas O'Connell?
Rising music star Billie Eilish is already something of a household name.
The 18-year-old singer-songwriter has been catapulted to stardom following the release of her album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and her hit single Bad Guy.
Billie took home a whopping five gongs at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, including Album of the Year and Best New Artist.
The star is also set to perform the new James Bond song for the upcoming film No Time To Die, which will see Daniel Craig retire from the role of the superspy.
However, fans watching the Grammys will have noticed the consistent presence of Billie's older brother Finneas, so who is he and what role has he had in his sister's career?
Who is Billie Eilish's brother?
Finneas O'Connell is the 22-year-old older brother of Billie Eilish.
He has been songwriting since the age of 12 and began producing songs on Logic Pro shortly after.
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Finneas is the lead singer of the band The Slightlys and also released his own EP as FINNEAS last year, named Blood Harmony.
The producer also has had an acting career including a role as a student in the 2011 film Bad Teacher and a role in 2013's Life Inside Out which was written by and starred his mother, Maggie Baird.
His most prominent role was as Spencer's love interest Alistair in the sixth and final season of his musical series Glee.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
His role in Billie's success has been pivotal as he co-wrote and produced her debut EP Don't Smile At Me, followed by her hit debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Finneas has also produced tracks for Camila Cabello, John Legend, and Selena Gomez with her hit single Lose You to Love Me.
He won five Grammy Awards at the recent ceremony alongside his sister, including Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, and Album of the Year.
Billie co-wrote the song Bad Guy with Finneas and they will pen the new James Bond song together.
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Discussing his songwriting process with Atwood Magazine, Finneas said: "Well for Billie, if I’m writing a song alone for Billie like “Ocean Eyes” or “watch” or “Six Feet Under,” I want to write a song that I think she’ll relate to and enjoy singing and empathise with the lyrics and make her own.
"And if I’m writing a song with Billie I’m just trying to help her tell whatever story she’s trying to tell, bounce ideas off of her, listen to her ideas. Similarly to other artists, if you’re writing and you know that someone else’s voice is going to be the voice telling the story, it should be a language that fits them."
Both siblings have the medical condition known as synesthesia, where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary responses in a second.
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"I think visually first with everything I do, and also I have synesthesia, so everything that I make I’m already thinking of what colour it is, and what texture it is, and what day of the week it is, and what number it is, and what shape," revealed Billie in a YouTube video. "We both have it, so we think about everything this way."
Finneas is currently dating YouTuber Claudia Sulewski and they have been together since 2018.
He released the song Claudia about the first night they met in 2019.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Arsenal's Pablo Mari transfer in danger of collapse after 'late hitch'

Pablo Mari 's proposed move from Flamengo to Arsenal is in danger of collapsing because a late hitch has reportedly seen negotiations between the two teams stall .
The 26-year-old centre back travelled to London along with Gunners technical director Edu , completing a medical on Saturday , and it appeared there would be no issues with a deal being finalised .
But according to the Daily Mail Mari has now flown back to Rio de Janeiro , with suggestions that an agreement has not yet been met between Flamengo and Arsenal over a transfer fee , which was expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed the Gunners are keen on a loan deal with an option to purchase the player in the summer , but Flamengo would prefer a permanent deal and money up front straight away .
All may not be lost for the Gunners , however , as The Athletic report that Mari was always due to return to Brazil before his move was confirmed , and that talks are still ongoing .
Mikel Arteta is known to wish to bolster his backline this month , with Shkodran Mustafi failing to impress again during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which his mistake led to David Luiz conceding a penalty and getting sent off .
Mari joined Manchester City in 2016 but failed to make an appearance at the Etihad , having loan spells at Girona , NAC and Deportivo La Coruna before moving permanently to Brazil last year .
He has impressed at the back for Flamengo , and became the first Spaniard to ever win the Copa Libertadores by helping his side beat River Plate 2-1 in the final in November .
It remains to be seen whether a deal can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday , but if the move does go through Mari could be in line to make his debut against Burnley on Sunday .

It had looked like just a matter of time until the Spanish defender's move to the Emirates was confirmed but it could be in trouble
Pablo Mari's proposed move from Flamengo to Arsenal is in danger of collapsing because a late hitch has reportedly seen negotiations between the two teams stall.
The 26-year-old centre back travelled to London along with Gunners technical director Edu, completing a medical on Saturday, and it appeared there would be no issues with a deal being finalised.
But according to the Daily Mail Mari has now flown back to Rio de Janeiro, with suggestions that an agreement has not yet been met between Flamengo and Arsenal over a transfer fee, which was expected to be around £7m.
It is believed the Gunners are keen on a loan deal with an option to purchase the player in the summer, but Flamengo would prefer a permanent deal and money up front straight away.
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All may not be lost for the Gunners, however, as The Athletic report that Mari was always due to return to Brazil before his move was confirmed, and that talks are still ongoing.
Mikel Arteta is known to wish to bolster his backline this month, with Shkodran Mustafi failing to impress again during the 2-2 draw midweek with Chelsea, in which his mistake led to David Luiz conceding a penalty and getting sent off.
Mari joined Manchester City in 2016 but failed to make an appearance at the Etihad, having loan spells at Girona, NAC and Deportivo La Coruna before moving permanently to Brazil last year.
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He has impressed at the back for Flamengo, and became the first Spaniard to ever win the Copa Libertadores by helping his side beat River Plate 2-1 in the final in November.
It remains to be seen whether a deal can be agreed before the transfer window shuts on Friday, but if the move does go through Mari could be in line to make his debut against Burnley on Sunday.


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Kobe Bryant's incredible kindness after witnessing horror car crash just weeks ago

Kobe Bryant comforted victims and helped direct traffic after witnessing a horror car crash just weeks before his tragic death .
The NBA legend and his teenager daughter Gianna were among nine people killed after his helicopter crashed in California on Sunday .
Fans around the world were heartbroken by the news , with many sharing their favourite stories about the basketball legend as they came to terms with the heartbreaking news .
One of the clips which has been widely circulated shows Kobe helping in the aftermath of a terrible car crash near his Newport Beach home .
Dressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be seen walking around the wreckage and speaking to people until the emergency services arrived .
Debris from a number of cars can be seen all over the road .
A bystander can be overheard saying : `` That 's Kobe Bryant in the pink over the top of that silver car .
That 's his Range with the blinkers on . ''
One version of the video has been liked almost half a million times on Twitter , and many people are sharing other kind stories in the comments section .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are angels .
My husband used to work at a store they came into often and they both were always SO nice to my husband & polite , respectful and would make conversation with him . ''
Another added : `` Learning more and more about what a truly exceptional human being he was in addition to being one of the greatest athletes and competitors of all time .
We truly lost a one in a lifetime human being and his beloved daughter and their friends and pilot . ''
A third replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the times people in the neighborhood would say , ' I saw Kobe at Costco !
I saw Kobe at Fashion Island ! '
He was just a regular guy .
I regular nice guy !
( nothing regular about him , one of a kind ! )
'' Photos of Kobe coaching his daughter at the Mamba Cup Tournament just 24 hours before their tragic death are also being widely shared online .
The group were believed to be heading to Mamba Academy in Newbury Park for the second day of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Haunting images have emerged of Bryant giving tips to the girls ' AAU team from the sidelines as he passed on his words of wisdom to the next generation .
Bryant had previously admitted his daughter 's interest in basketball had led to him reconnecting with the sport .
“ We just had so much fun because it was the first time I was seeing the game through her eyes , ” Bryant said .
“ It wasn ’ t me sitting there as an athlete or a player or something like that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was having such a good time .
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After news broke that Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna had been killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday fans around the world began sharing stories of his kindness
Kobe Bryant comforted victims and helped direct traffic after witnessing a horror car crash just weeks before his tragic death.
The NBA legend and his teenager daughter Gianna were among nine people killed after his helicopter crashed in California on Sunday.
Fans around the world were heartbroken by the news, with many sharing their favourite stories about the basketball legend as they came to terms with the heartbreaking news.
One of the clips which has been widely circulated shows Kobe helping in the aftermath of a terrible car crash near his Newport Beach home.
Dressed in a pink tracksuit, he can be seen walking around the wreckage and speaking to people until the emergency services arrived.
Image: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports) Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)
Debris from a number of cars can be seen all over the road.
A bystander can be overheard saying: "That's Kobe Bryant in the pink over the top of that silver car. That's his Range with the blinkers on."
One version of the video has been liked almost half a million times on Twitter, and many people are sharing other kind stories in the comments section.
One wrote: "He and his wife are angels. My husband used to work at a store they came into often and they both were always SO nice to my husband & polite, respectful and would make conversation with him."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Another added: "Learning more and more about what a truly exceptional human being he was in addition to being one of the greatest athletes and competitors of all time. We truly lost a one in a lifetime human being and his beloved daughter and their friends and pilot."
A third replied: "This makes me think of all the times people in the neighborhood would say, 'I saw Kobe at Costco! I saw Kobe at Fashion Island!' He was just a regular guy. I regular nice guy! (nothing regular about him, one of a kind!)"
Photos of Kobe coaching his daughter at the Mamba Cup Tournament just 24 hours before their tragic death are also being widely shared online.
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The group were believed to be heading to Mamba Academy in Newbury Park for the second day of the tournament when the helicopter crashed.
Haunting images have emerged of Bryant giving tips to the girls' AAU team from the sidelines as he passed on his words of wisdom to the next generation.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Bryant had previously admitted his daughter's interest in basketball had led to him reconnecting with the sport.
“We just had so much fun because it was the first time I was seeing the game through her eyes,” Bryant said.
“It wasn’t me sitting there as an athlete or a player or something like that. … It was her — she was having such a good time.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Martin Lewis' message to 'gobsmacked' parents about how much cash children need for uni

In many cases student loans are - by design - not big enough to cover the cost of getting a degree , Martin Lewis has warned .
The government fully expects that gap to be covered by parents , but parents themselves are frequently left in the dark .
Martin said : “ Parents often angrily complain to me : ‘ It ’ s a disgrace that the living loan isn ’ t enough to cover my kid ’ s rent.
’ '' Many are then gobsmacked when I explain to them that is because their child ’ s loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they are expected to plug the gap . ''
So the MoneysavingExpert.com founder decided to take matters into his own hands , putting together an online calculator to let you work out how much you 'll need to save to cover the gap between loans and costs .
“ Of course , there ’ s no legal obligation on parents to contribute , and student offspring can ’ t force them , '' Martin said .
`` Indeed , these amounts may be unaffordable to some .
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yet at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scale of contribution expected of them , we hope it will enable people to better plan , and students and their parents to better understand their responsibilities.
” The problem is nothing to do with tuition fees , but rather the maintenance part of the loan .
This is designed to cover the cost of living while you study - but has a hidden parental contribution baked in .
That means , whether they help out or not , a student with petter off parents gets a smaller loan than one whose parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point are parents told that their child 's loan is dependent on their earnings .
In fact , parents are expected to put as much as £17,700 aside to cover the living costs of their adult children at university .
Reductions start when the student 's `` family income '' hits just £25,000 a year , and loans reduce rapidly after that .
For example , a child starting university in 2020 , living away from home outside London , parents earning £35,000 between them are expected to top up loans by £3,900 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £50,000 are expected to add £9,750 , and parents making £75,000 are expected to add £14,400 to cover costs .
“ If the Government wants a means-tested system , at least come clean about it .
Their failure to do so causes stress between parents and their children , '' Martin said .
`` One – unable to find work outside course hours , desperately struggling on the minimum loan – told me his parents ’ view was that now he was at uni he should stand on his own two feet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the system doesn ’ t .
After I explained how it worked , his surprised parents started to contribute . ''
Martin thinks more needs to be done to make it clear .
“ The Government needs to make this more transparent , '' he said .
`` The only official guidance I ’ ve seen is buried in a Student Finance England guide , which says ‘ depending on their income , parents may have to contribute towards your living costs while you ’ re studying ’ .
`` Student loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they simply note the amount a student will receive . ''

Student loans don't even cover rent at some universities, leaving shocked parents to pick up the bill instead, so Martin Lewis decided to do something about it
Martin Lewis' message to 'gobsmacked' parents about how much cash children need for uni
In many cases student loans are - by design - not big enough to cover the cost of getting a degree, Martin Lewis has warned.
The government fully expects that gap to be covered by parents, but parents themselves are frequently left in the dark.
Martin said: “Parents often angrily complain to me: ‘It’s a disgrace that the living loan isn’t enough to cover my kid’s rent.’
"Many are then gobsmacked when I explain to them that is because their child’s loan is thousands smaller due to their income, and they are expected to plug the gap."
So the MoneysavingExpert.com founder decided to take matters into his own hands, putting together an online calculator to let you work out how much you'll need to save to cover the gap between loans and costs.
“Of course, there’s no legal obligation on parents to contribute, and student offspring can’t force them," Martin said.
"Indeed, these amounts may be unaffordable to some . . . yet at least by providing prior warning of the scale of contribution expected of them, we hope it will enable people to better plan, and students and their parents to better understand their responsibilities.”
The problem is nothing to do with tuition fees, but rather the maintenance part of the loan.
This is designed to cover the cost of living while you study - but has a hidden parental contribution baked in.
That means, whether they help out or not, a student with petter off parents gets a smaller loan than one whose parents earn less cash.
But at no point are parents told that their child's loan is dependent on their earnings.
In fact, parents are expected to put as much as £17,700 aside to cover the living costs of their adult children at university.
Reductions start when the student's "family income" hits just £25,000 a year, and loans reduce rapidly after that.
For example, a child starting university in 2020, living away from home outside London, parents earning £35,000 between them are expected to top up loans by £3,900 over a three years, parents earning £50,000 are expected to add £9,750, and parents making £75,000 are expected to add £14,400 to cover costs.
“If the Government wants a means-tested system, at least come clean about it. Their failure to do so causes stress between parents and their children," Martin said.
"One – unable to find work outside course hours, desperately struggling on the minimum loan – told me his parents’ view was that now he was at uni he should stand on his own two feet.
"They may well think that, but the system doesn’t. After I explained how it worked, his surprised parents started to contribute."
Martin thinks more needs to be done to make it clear.
“The Government needs to make this more transparent," he said.
"The only official guidance I’ve seen is buried in a Student Finance England guide, which says ‘depending on their income, parents may have to contribute towards your living costs while you’re studying’.
"Student loan letters don’t mention this, they simply note the amount a student will receive."


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--UK weather forecast: Snow warnings as up to 5 inches set to fall

More snow will lash across part of the UK tomorrow , Met Office forecasters have warned .
The new yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued from 9pm tonight until 11am tomorrow .
Temperatures will plunge across the country overnight and up to 15cm of snow will fall in just a few hours .
In addition , yellow weather for ice has been issued for parts of northern England , Midlands and north Wales .
A Met Office forecaster said : `` An area of sleet and snow is likely to move eastwards overnight , followed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will then be freezing , leading to icy stretches .
There is a small chance that up to 5 cm of snow could fall down to sea level .
Snow over high ground is much more likely , with 5-10 cm above 250 m and as much as 15 cm above 350 m. '' How has the weather affected you ?
Contact webnews @ mirror.co.uk Scotland will be worst affected by the wintry blast .
But the icy blast will batter large swathes of the country , from Carmarthenshire in Wales to North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Northern Ireland .
The forecaster added : `` Frequent showers will affect the northwest of Scotland overnight Sunday and through Monday .
Falling snow will reach low levels away from the western coastal fringes by dawn .
`` Some spots may see accumulations of 1-3 cm below 150 m , with more widely 5-10 cm above 150 m and 15 cm above 300 m. '' Strong winds may also bring temporary blizzard conditions in association with the showers .
Also icy patches becoming widespread away from western coasts , bringing some travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply is likely in some areas .
They 'll be delays on roads and with some rail services too , the Met Office said .
Forecasters have reminded people to take care walking as there is a chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces .
Simon Partridge , of the Met Office , said : `` There 's potential that we could see the coldest night of winter so far on Monday night going into Tuesday morning .
`` It depends if we have clear skies over snow for long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperatures , and we 'll certainly have two cold days .
`` Sleet and snow showers are forecast for Monday , which will bring icy patches to low ground and snow to higher ground . ''
It follows the weather warning issued for today .
Ice is the main concern for northern England , particularly across Cumbria .
Meanwhile , conditions will continue to be unsettled later on in the week with spells of rain and strong winds , and possible gales .
Today : Frequent and often heavy wintry showers in north-west @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showers mainly around western and southern coasts moving further inland , becoming more persistent later .
Best of drier and sunnier spells in north-east England .
Windy .
Tonight : Area of rain and sleet moving across parts of Northern Ireland , southern Scotland and northern England , with snow , chiefly over hills .
Clear intervals and showers elsewhere , turning wintry .
Icy patches .
Tuesday : Sleet and snow over southern Scotland soon clearing , else cold and breezy with sunny spells and showers , these wintry at times .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday : Continuing unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain , heaviest across western Scotland .
Best of the drier weather in southeast England .
Milder than of late , but with strong winds .

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NEW SNOW AND ICE WARNINGS ISSUED BY MET OFFICE
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Met Office says up to 15cm of snow will fall across the UK on Tuesday with Scotland thought to be the worst affected by the latest wintry blast moving in from the west
UK weather forecast: Snow warnings as up to 5 inches set to fall
More snow will lash across part of the UK tomorrow, Met Office forecasters have warned.
The new yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued from 9pm tonight until 11am tomorrow.
Temperatures will plunge across the country overnight and up to 15cm of snow will fall in just a few hours. In addition, yellow weather for ice has been issued for parts of northern England, Midlands and north Wales.
A Met Office forecaster said: "An area of sleet and snow is likely to move eastwards overnight, followed by a few wintry showers.
"Surfaces will then be freezing, leading to icy stretches. There is a small chance that up to 5 cm of snow could fall down to sea level. Snow over high ground is much more likely, with 5-10 cm above 250 m and as much as 15 cm above 350 m."
How has the weather affected you? Contact webnews@mirror.co.uk
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Scotland will be worst affected by the wintry blast.
But the icy blast will batter large swathes of the country, from Carmarthenshire in Wales to North Yorkshire. It'll also affect parts of Northern Ireland.
The forecaster added: "Frequent showers will affect the northwest of Scotland overnight Sunday and through Monday. Falling snow will reach low levels away from the western coastal fringes by dawn.
"Some spots may see accumulations of 1-3 cm below 150 m, with more widely 5-10 cm above 150 m and 15 cm above 300 m.
"Strong winds may also bring temporary blizzard conditions in association with the showers. Also icy patches becoming widespread away from western coasts, bringing some travel disruption."
Image: PA) PA)
A loss of power supply is likely in some areas.
They'll be delays on roads and with some rail services too, the Met Office said.
Forecasters have reminded people to take care walking as there is a chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
Simon Partridge, of the Met Office, said: "There's potential that we could see the coldest night of winter so far on Monday night going into Tuesday morning.
"It depends if we have clear skies over snow for long enough.
"This leads to cold temperatures, and we'll certainly have two cold days.
"Sleet and snow showers are forecast for Monday, which will bring icy patches to low ground and snow to higher ground."
Image: PA) PA) Image: WittWooPhoto/REX) WittWooPhoto/REX)
It follows the weather warning issued for today.
Ice is the main concern for northern England, particularly across Cumbria.
Meanwhile, conditions will continue to be unsettled later on in the week with spells of rain and strong winds, and possible gales.
Image: Paul Silvers / SWNS) Paul Silvers / SWNS)
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Frequent and often heavy wintry showers in north-west Scotland continuing throughout the day. Elsewhere showers mainly around western and southern coasts moving further inland, becoming more persistent later. Best of drier and sunnier spells in north-east England. Windy.
Tonight:
Area of rain and sleet moving across parts of Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and northern England, with snow, chiefly over hills. Clear intervals and showers elsewhere, turning wintry. Icy patches.
Tuesday:
Sleet and snow over southern Scotland soon clearing, else cold and breezy with sunny spells and showers, these wintry at times. Showers heaviest in the north and west.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Continuing unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain, heaviest across western Scotland. Best of the drier weather in southeast England.
Milder than of late, but with strong winds.


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Tragedy as woman suffers seizure in pub cake-eating contest and dies

The 60-year-old was taking part in the challenge to eat as many cakes as possible when she suffered a seizure .
Paramedics dashed to The Beach House Hotel in Hervey Bay , Queensland , Australia , but were unable to save the woman .
The venue has since expressed its `` deepest condolences to the friends and family of one of our patrons following the tragic event at our venue on Australia Day '' .
Eating contests are popular across the country on the holiday .
Lamington cake is a traditional Australian treat made from squares of butter or sponge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolled in desiccated coconut .
The Beach House Hotel , which describes itself as `` relaxed waterfront venue offering bistro meals '' , is by the waterfront in eastern Australia .
Its statement added : `` We acknowledge and thank our supportive patrons , staff , and the Queensland Ambulance Service for their prompt and professional response while this tragic incident was unfolding .
`` The hotel staff have been offered professional support while our thoughts firmly remain with the family at this challenging time . ''
Australia Day marks the arrival of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country .

The woman had taken part in the competition at The Beach House Hotel in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, which saw participants eat lamington cake
Tragedy as woman suffers seizure in pub cake-eating contest and dies
A woman died during a cake-eating contest at a busy pub yesterday.
The 60-year-old was taking part in the challenge to eat as many cakes as possible when she suffered a seizure.
Paramedics dashed to The Beach House Hotel in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, but were unable to save the woman.
The venue has since expressed its "deepest condolences to the friends and family of one of our patrons following the tragic event at our venue on Australia Day".
The nation celebrated its national holiday - Australia Day - yesterday.
Eating contests are popular across the country on the holiday.
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Lamington cake is a traditional Australian treat made from squares of butter or sponge cake, coated in chocolate sauce and rolled in desiccated coconut.
The Beach House Hotel, which describes itself as "relaxed waterfront venue offering bistro meals", is by the waterfront in eastern Australia.
Its statement added: "We acknowledge and thank our supportive patrons, staff, and the Queensland Ambulance Service for their prompt and professional response while this tragic incident was unfolding.
"The hotel staff have been offered professional support while our thoughts firmly remain with the family at this challenging time."
Australia Day marks the arrival of the first fleet of British ships to the country.


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--'Caprice's Dancing On Ice partner looked terrified - but we need her on show'

Dancing On Ice began with cries of “ your bum is out ” in the case of magician Ben Hanlin but at the end of the night it was Caprice the diva who was literally ‘ bummed out ’ to be in the bottom two .
She wasn ’ t expecting that and the look of horror on her face said it all .
I think it was horror , to be honest , it was hard to tell .
Yes , the Caprice drama continued unabated as the nation came to a standstill to see if the Ice Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show .
The pushy American had already disposed Hamish , how was her new partner going to fare ?
We did see Hamish in the background of a rather strange number featuring some of the cast of Coronation Street ( ITV is so incestuous ) and his face seemed to say : “ Don ’ t worry about me guys , I am well rid , let ’ s pray for her new partner now.
” She was top trend before the show even started .
Naturally the producers teased us mercilessly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sit through some very average skating to get to the denouement .
What an entrance .
Caprice burst forth like a blazing morning sun , her hair a halo of burnished gold , in striped yellow and black , the undisputed Queen Bee of the show : “ Here I am , Bitches.
” In tribute to her new professional partner Oscar Peters , the six-time-Swiss national champion , I chose to watch the show live from Zurich where babies learn to skate before they can even walk .
My tiny nieces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Ice or Caprice or ITV , immediately latched onto the drama : “ Is this Capri-Sun ?
Is this her new partner ?
He looks scared.
” But I was watching without prejudice and expecting great things .
Granted Caprice performed to the best song of the night , Toni Basil ’ s classic , Hey Mickey , ( 1981 ) but the skating was wobbly and lacklustre .
Even more worryingly , I feared for her partner .
Oscar looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights and every time the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Help Me !
” inexplicably popped into my head .
In the end the best entertainment didn ’ t come from any of the contestants but from the Dancing on Ice producers .
Following rumours of Caprice being ‘ bullied ’ by lovely Hamish the boot was on the other foot as they showed a horrifically unflattering picture of her looking like a malnourished Thunderbird circa 1945 .
The judges ’ comments were scathing too with even the Queen of the N-Ice , Jayne Torville , sticking the blade into Caprice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into some of the moves .
Ouch .
Caprice looked mortified , though again , it was hard to tell .
She faced boos from the audience and when they recapped all the performances of the night the crowd were stony-faced during her clip .
She had dissed the Dancing On Ice Fam , she had behaved badly , the Great British Public was not happy .
Inevitably , she was in the skate off with Radzi and I honestly thought the judges would send her home but she pulled out a spectacular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given how much she ’ s been running rings around everyone .
I was sad to see Radzi leave .
He performed well plus my nieces had heard of him .
The problem for the programme is the winner is a foregone conclusion- no matter how many times Perri tries to be a man of the people by showing us his obligatory fall during rehearsals .
No-one is within touching distance of him so we need Caprice to keep things interesting .
So the big question for next week is : “ Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live up to her name and behave capriciously , changing her mind and mood and refuse to perform again ?
I don ’ t know but my bum will be on the edge of my seat waiting to find out .

Model Caprice Bourret took to the Dancing On Ice floor for the first time with her new partner, Oscar Peters, but it didn't go down well
'Caprice's Dancing On Ice partner looked terrified - but we need her on show'
Dancing On Ice began with cries of “your bum is out” in the case of magician Ben Hanlin but at the end of the night it was Caprice the diva who was literally ‘bummed out’ to be in the bottom two.
She wasn’t expecting that and the look of horror on her face said it all. I think it was horror, to be honest, it was hard to tell.
Yes, the Caprice drama continued unabated as the nation came to a standstill to see if the Ice Queen would make a triumphant return to the show.
The pushy American had already disposed Hamish, how was her new partner going to fare?
We did see Hamish in the background of a rather strange number featuring some of the cast of Coronation Street (ITV is so incestuous) and his face seemed to say: “Don’t worry about me guys, I am well rid, let’s pray for her new partner now.”
She was top trend before the show even started.
Naturally the producers teased us mercilessly and it was no surprise that we had to sit through some very average skating to get to the denouement.
What an entrance. Caprice burst forth like a blazing morning sun, her hair a halo of burnished gold, in striped yellow and black, the undisputed Queen Bee of the show: “Here I am, Bitches.”
In tribute to her new professional partner Oscar Peters, the six-time-Swiss national champion, I chose to watch the show live from Zurich where babies learn to skate before they can even walk.
My tiny nieces, who have never heard of Dancing on Ice or Caprice or ITV, immediately latched onto the drama: “Is this Capri-Sun? Is this her new partner? He looks scared.”
But I was watching without prejudice and expecting great things.
Granted Caprice performed to the best song of the night, Toni Basil’s classic, Hey Mickey, (1981) but the skating was wobbly and lacklustre.
Even more worryingly, I feared for her partner.
Oscar looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights and every time the camera panned to his face the words: “Help Me!” inexplicably popped into my head.
In the end the best entertainment didn’t come from any of the contestants but from the Dancing on Ice producers.
Following rumours of Caprice being ‘bullied’ by lovely Hamish the boot was on the other foot as they showed a horrifically unflattering picture of her looking like a malnourished Thunderbird circa 1945.
It was BRUTAL.
The judges’ comments were scathing too with even the Queen of the N-Ice, Jayne Torville, sticking the blade into Caprice’s “entrances and exits” into some of the moves. Ouch.
Caprice looked mortified, though again, it was hard to tell.
She faced boos from the audience and when they recapped all the performances of the night the crowd were stony-faced during her clip.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She had dissed the Dancing On Ice Fam, she had behaved badly, the Great British Public was not happy.
Inevitably, she was in the skate off with Radzi and I honestly thought the judges would send her home but she pulled out a spectacular spin which saved her ass.
Ironic given how much she’s been running rings around everyone.
I was sad to see Radzi leave. He performed well plus my nieces had heard of him.
The problem for the programme is the winner is a foregone conclusion- no matter how many times Perri tries to be a man of the people by showing us his obligatory fall during rehearsals.
No-one is within touching distance of him so we need Caprice to keep things interesting.
So the big question for next week is: “Will Oscar manage to escape? Will Caprice live up to her name and behave capriciously, changing her mind and mood and refuse to perform again?
I don’t know but my bum will be on the edge of my seat waiting to find out.


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Holly and Phillip vent at This Morning guest for ignoring competition rules

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were yet again forced to hang up on a This Morning guest live on air on Monday morning .
Once again , their new game Spin to Win sparked trouble for the presenters as viewers continued to break the rules .
Holly and Phil warn fans every morning that not following the competition rules correctly will cost them their chance of winning a prize .
Spin to Win allows contestants to call in with a code word , and if they correctly answer a question they can spin the wheel and win a prize .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ all sorts up for grabs .
However , the viewer calling in to play must answer the phone with a particular code word .
If they say `` hello '' or any other word then they miss out , with the hosts repeating this every day .
Yet again on Monday , a caller named Steve answered his phone saying `` hello '' .
Straight away , Holly and Phil called Steve out and demanded he hang up .
Phil had just said : `` It has to be the first thing you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so do not say 'hello ' cos we just hang up . ''
Holly shouted : `` Hang up Steve .
Do n't say hello .
Steve we had one rule , we said it very , very clearly and you said hello .
Very disappointed in Steve . ''
Phillip was heard echoing behind her : `` Oh , Steve !
Right , next one . ''
Luckily , the next caller got the rules spot on and answered with the much needed code .
She went on to win £1,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Phil could n't help rub it in to poor Steve .
Phil said to the camera : `` Steve , that could have all been yours . ''
Holly laughed this off , before adding : `` Poor Steve , he 's having a really bad day . ''
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV .

This Morning Holly and Phil vent over guest for not listening to rule of Spin to Win
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This Morning's new competition Spin to Win has been causing all kinds of trouble for hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield
Holly and Phillip vent at This Morning guest for ignoring competition rules
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were yet again forced to hang up on a This Morning guest live on air on Monday morning.
Once again, their new game Spin to Win sparked trouble for the presenters as viewers continued to break the rules.
Holly and Phil warn fans every morning that not following the competition rules correctly will cost them their chance of winning a prize.
Spin to Win allows contestants to call in with a code word, and if they correctly answer a question they can spin the wheel and win a prize.
From cash to holidays, there's all sorts up for grabs.
Image: ITV) ITV)
However, the viewer calling in to play must answer the phone with a particular code word.
If they say "hello" or any other word then they miss out, with the hosts repeating this every day.
Yet again on Monday, a caller named Steve answered his phone saying "hello".
Image: ITV) ITV)
Straight away, Holly and Phil called Steve out and demanded he hang up.
Phil had just said: "It has to be the first thing you say when you pick up the phone, so do not say 'hello' cos we just hang up."
Holly shouted: "Hang up Steve. Don't say hello. Steve we had one rule, we said it very, very clearly and you said hello. Very disappointed in Steve."
Phillip was heard echoing behind her: "Oh, Steve! Right, next one."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Luckily, the next caller got the rules spot on and answered with the much needed code.
She went on to win £1,000 in cash to spend, and Holly and Phil couldn't help rub it in to poor Steve.
Phil said to the camera: "Steve, that could have all been yours."
Holly laughed this off, before adding: "Poor Steve, he's having a really bad day."
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Caitlyn Jenner and Nadine Coyle seen arm-in-arm on girls night out at Nobu in London

Caitlyn Jenner and Nadine Coyle clean up pretty well since their days in the jungle , as the pair were spotted hitting the town for a fancy sushi dinner at Nobu .
The pair , who became friends during their stint on I 'm A Celebrity , were seen walking arm-in-arm during their girls night out in Mayfair .
Caitlyn , 70 , looked glammed up wearing a pleated skirt that was adorned with female portraits all over .
She paired the look with a strict long jacket and knee-high black boots .
The former Olympian let her hair flow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bronze makeup .
And Nadine 's smart-chic look did n't go unnoticed either .
The singer , 34 , was seen donning a pair of PVC trousers which she decided not to upstage , pairing it with a basic white T-shirt .
She styled the outfit with a pinstripe cropped jacket topped with sparkly netted heels .
The Irish beauty rocked her natural wavy hair as she opted for a natural makeup look for the night .
The ladies looked to be in high spirits as they caught up over the fancy Japanese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with former I 'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa in Wales after the former Olympian jetted in to take part in a seminar .
Unable to hide her excitement , Jacqueline took to Instagram to share a selfie with the American star to commemorate their meet-up .
Alongside the glamarous snap , she wrote : `` Reunited with bae @ caitlynjenner . ''
Afterwards the mother-of-two took to her stories to reflect on her life since winning the jungle show and told that she `` is embracing this crazy journey '' alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends .
Alongside a snap of herself , she penned : `` My life is crazy , I go from working at my academy ( my fave place ) to meeting up with Caitlyn Jenner within hours ! ''
She added : `` Couldn ’ t be happier to have accidentally won a celeb based show and not feel like a proper celeb !
I ’ m embracing this crazy journey and love everyone so much . ''
`` The best party shout [ sic ] it all I have a family business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change peoples lives through performance and learning at my academy and take my family with me to meet Caitlyn Jenner . ''
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Caitlyn Jenner swigs straight out of wine bottle to celebrate time in jungle camp
Caitlyn Jenner swigs straight out of wine bottle to celebrate time in jungle camp
The pair, who became friends during their stint on I'm A Celeb, seemed to be in high spirits during their catch-up
Caitlyn Jenner and Nadine Coyle seen arm-in-arm on girls night out at Nobu in London
Caitlyn Jenner and Nadine Coyle clean up pretty well since their days in the jungle, as the pair were spotted hitting the town for a fancy sushi dinner at Nobu.
The pair, who became friends during their stint on I'm A Celebrity, were seen walking arm-in-arm during their girls night out in Mayfair.
Caitlyn, 70, looked glammed up wearing a pleated skirt that was adorned with female portraits all over.
She paired the look with a strict long jacket and knee-high black boots.
The former Olympian let her hair flow as the topped the look off with bronze makeup.
And Nadine's smart-chic look didn't go unnoticed either.
The singer, 34, was seen donning a pair of PVC trousers which she decided not to upstage, pairing it with a basic white T-shirt.
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She styled the outfit with a pinstripe cropped jacket topped with sparkly netted heels.
The Irish beauty rocked her natural wavy hair as she opted for a natural makeup look for the night.
The ladies looked to be in high spirits as they caught up over the fancy Japanese dinner.
It comes as Caitlyn met up with former I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa in Wales after the former Olympian jetted in to take part in a seminar.
Image: MATRIXPICTURES.CO.UK) MATRIXPICTURES.CO.UK)
Unable to hide her excitement, Jacqueline took to Instagram to share a selfie with the American star to commemorate their meet-up.
Alongside the glamarous snap, she wrote: "Reunited with bae @caitlynjenner."
Afterwards the mother-of-two took to her stories to reflect on her life since winning the jungle show and told that she "is embracing this crazy journey" alongside sharing her gratitude to her family and friends.
Alongside a snap of herself, she penned: "My life is crazy, I go from working at my academy (my fave place) to meeting up with Caitlyn Jenner within hours!"
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
She added: "Couldn’t be happier to have accidentally won a celeb based show and not feel like a proper celeb! I’m embracing this crazy journey and love everyone so much."
"The best party shout [sic] it all I have a family business that I love and I get to change peoples lives through performance and learning at my academy and take my family with me to meet Caitlyn Jenner."
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thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Ant McPartlin's ex Lisa Armstrong 'plans to sell their £6million home' to share a flat with pals

Ant McPartlin and his ex Lisa Armstrong are finally getting close to reaching a divorce settlement , with Ant reportedly offering her a £31million deal .
Included is the £6million mansion in Chiswick , West London , that they shared , but it 's claimed Lisa wo n't be holding on to it for very long .
Lisa , 43 , is planning to sell the plush pad and move in with her mates because there 's too many bad memories there after she shared the house with Ant , 44 , for years .
A source close to Lisa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ant lived in the house for years .
It holds a lot of bad memories and now the divorce is being finalised she wants to start again somewhere new .
The last two years have been extremely lonely at times but she 's now looking to the future .
`` And instead of sitting in a ginormous house all on her own she 's looking to enjoy the single life with two of her best friends .
“ It 'll be like when she first started out all those years ago .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her life . ''
Mirror Online has contacted Lisa 's reps for comment .
A rep for Ant declined to comment .
Lisa and Ant split in 2018 after 11 years of marriage , but they have only recently come close to sorting out their divorce settlement .
She is said to have been handed more than half of Ant 's money as their lengthy divorce proceedings reportedly came to an end .
Lisa has denied to comment on the exact amount she was awarded in the divorce settlement and branded the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were happily together for 23 years ; they were married in 2006 and announced their break-up two years ago .
It was claimed their relationship crumbled because of Ant 's battle with alcohol , their gruelling work schedules and the couple growing apart from each other .
He has now moved on with Anne-Marie Corbett .

Lisa Armstrong is said to be selling the £6million mansion in Chiswick, West London, that she shared with Ant McPartlin
Ant McPartlin's ex Lisa Armstrong 'plans to sell their £6million home' to share a flat with pals
Ant McPartlin and his ex Lisa Armstrong are finally getting close to reaching a divorce settlement, with Ant reportedly offering her a £31million deal.
Included is the £6million mansion in Chiswick, West London, that they shared, but it's claimed Lisa won't be holding on to it for very long.
Lisa, 43, is planning to sell the plush pad and move in with her mates because there's too many bad memories there after she shared the house with Ant, 44, for years.
A source close to Lisa told The Sun: "She and Ant lived in the house for years. It holds a lot of bad memories and now the divorce is being finalised she wants to start again somewhere new.
Image: PA) PA)
The last two years have been extremely lonely at times but she's now looking to the future.
"And instead of sitting in a ginormous house all on her own she's looking to enjoy the single life with two of her best friends.
“It'll be like when she first started out all those years ago.
“She's excited for the next chapter in her life."
Image: Timmie / BACKGRID) Timmie / BACKGRID)
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Mirror Online has contacted Lisa's reps for comment. A rep for Ant declined to comment.
Lisa and Ant split in 2018 after 11 years of marriage, but they have only recently come close to sorting out their divorce settlement.
She is said to have been handed more than half of Ant's money as their lengthy divorce proceedings reportedly came to an end.
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Lisa has denied to comment on the exact amount she was awarded in the divorce settlement and branded the reports "nonsense".
The pair were happily together for 23 years; they were married in 2006 and announced their break-up two years ago.
It was claimed their relationship crumbled because of Ant's battle with alcohol, their gruelling work schedules and the couple growing apart from each other.
He has now moved on with Anne-Marie Corbett.


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--NASA's Juno spacecraft snaps stunning photo of 'chaotic' storm on Jupiter

At first glance at this image , you ’ d be forgiven for mistaking it as a surrealist painting .
But the image of Jupiter is very much real , and was snapped by NASA ’ s Juno spacecraft during its 24th close flyby of the planet .
The photo shows a chaotic storm area of Jupiter ’ s northern hemisphere , known as a folded filamentary region .
NASA explained : “ Jupiter has no solid surface in the same way Earth does .
Data collected by Juno indicate that some of the giant planet 's winds run deeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Earth.
” The photo was snapped by Juno during its 24th close flyby of Jupiter , on December 26 .
While the photo looks like it was snapped up close , the spacecraft was actually about 14,600 miles from the tops of Jupiter ’ s clouds !
Juno launched from Earth back in 2011 , and arrived at Jupiter five years later , in 2016 .
The spacecraft ’ s principal goal is to understand the original and evolution of Jupiter .
NASA explained : “ Underneath its dense cloud cover , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and conditions that governed our solar system during its formation .
`` As our primary example of a giant planet , Jupiter can also provide critical knowledge for understanding the planetary systems being discovered around other stars .
“ With its suite of science instruments , Juno will investigate the existence of a solid planetary core , map Jupiter 's intense magnetic field , measure the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere , and observe the planet 's auroras .
“ Juno will let us take a giant step forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form and the role these titans played in putting together the rest of the solar system .
”

NASA's photo shows a chaotic storm area of Jupiter’s northern hemisphere, known as a folded filamentary region.
At first glance at this image, you’d be forgiven for mistaking it as a surrealist painting.
But the image of Jupiter is very much real, and was snapped by NASA’s Juno spacecraft during its 24th close flyby of the planet.
The photo shows a chaotic storm area of Jupiter’s northern hemisphere, known as a folded filamentary region.
NASA explained: “Jupiter has no solid surface in the same way Earth does. Data collected by Juno indicate that some of the giant planet's winds run deeper and last longer than similar atmospheric processes on Earth.”
The photo was snapped by Juno during its 24th close flyby of Jupiter, on December 26.
While the photo looks like it was snapped up close, the spacecraft was actually about 14,600 miles from the tops of Jupiter’s clouds!
Juno launched from Earth back in 2011, and arrived at Jupiter five years later, in 2016.
The spacecraft’s principal goal is to understand the original and evolution of Jupiter.
NASA explained: “ Underneath its dense cloud cover, Jupiter safeguards secrets to the fundamental processes and conditions that governed our solar system during its formation.
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"As our primary example of a giant planet, Jupiter can also provide critical knowledge for understanding the planetary systems being discovered around other stars.
“With its suite of science instruments, Juno will investigate the existence of a solid planetary core, map Jupiter's intense magnetic field, measure the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere, and observe the planet's auroras.
“Juno will let us take a giant step forward in our understanding of how giant planets form and the role these titans played in putting together the rest of the solar system.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--'Britain's roughest KFC' serves chicken through security wiring to protect staff

KFC staff are serving chicken meals from behind security wiring to protect workers after a string of incidents .
The fast food giant said it had taken the measure after a member of staff was attacked at a branch in Chelmsley Wood in Solihull .
Employees there are safeguarded by rows of metal , reportedly to stop intruders getting behind the counter , Birmingham Live reports .
There are gaps big enough for a family chicken bucket to pass - but is small enough to protect staff from any potential threat .
The fixtures - secured by chunky metal bars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - were introduced after fighting and an incident involving a worker , Birmingham Live was told .
Tell us about your terrible experiences in takeaways - email webnews @ mirror.co.uk A girl reportedly jumped over the counter and struck a staff member in the kitchen , a manager at the branch said .
One customer visiting the store on Sunday said : `` I 'm not surprised they 've resorted to this .
It 's moody as anything .
`` I 'll only come in the daytime as it is all gangs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have nothing better to do .
Its always kicking off around here .
`` It looks like chicken wire , which is ironic .
It 's unsightly too , its has an airport security feel about it . ''
Another customer , Joanne Marshall , 19 , a college student , said : `` I do n't feel unsafe here as there 's security staff here but its a bit unnerving to see security barriers at a KFC .
`` It 's a sign of the times I suppose . ''
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ branch , one staff member said : `` We 've had a few problems with fights so its for our safety .
`` One of our girls was attacked , people have jumped over the counter before .
It 's fine most of the time but we 've had a few issues , shall we say . ''
Other residents reacted on social media with Graham Bassett saying : `` We are now living in a violent society were there is no respect for anything and any body . ''
Debbie Riley put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them I saw a really nasty situation safety for the staff . ''
Shakil Mohammed added : `` So kfc is serving chicken through chicken wire '' .
Dan Moore said : `` It 's the roughest KFC in and around Brum without doubt .
Seen loads of trouble in there . ''
A spokeswoman for KFC said : `` Something happened a few months ago .
It 's for our safety , a few months ago a girl jumped over and hit one of the staff members .
`` So they just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was put up in August . ''
When quizzed over the fixture , another staff member added : `` It 's for our safety because of the fights .
There 's been fights happening yeah . ''
Several Midland fast-food restaurants have taken extra security measures to protect staff and customers from yobs in recent years .
In 2018 , Birmingham Live told how rival McDonald 's and KFC branches in Park Street , Walsall town centre , had put bouncers on the door .
A McDonald 's spokesman said then : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced some anti-social issues and this action has been taken in consultation with the local police in order to safeguard our customers and crew.
” A KFC Spokesperson said : `` After some recent anti-social behaviour in the area , we ’ ve worked in partnership with local police and put security into our Park Street restaurant to help prevent any further incidents . ''

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New security measures have been brought in at a branch of the fast food chain in Chelmsley Wood in Solihull to protect workers after a series of reported incidents
KFC staff are serving chicken meals from behind security wiring to protect workers after a string of incidents.
The fast food giant said it had taken the measure after a member of staff was attacked at a branch in Chelmsley Wood in Solihull.
Employees there are safeguarded by rows of metal, reportedly to stop intruders getting behind the counter, Birmingham Live reports.
There are gaps big enough for a family chicken bucket to pass - but is small enough to protect staff from any potential threat.
The fixtures - secured by chunky metal bars bolted from the counter to the ceilings - were introduced after fighting and an incident involving a worker, Birmingham Live was told.
A girl reportedly jumped over the counter and struck a staff member in the kitchen, a manager at the branch said.
Tell us about your terrible experiences in takeaways - email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
One customer visiting the store on Sunday said: "I'm not surprised they've resorted to this. It's moody as anything.
"I'll only come in the daytime as it is all gangs of teenagers come the evenings, its like they have nothing better to do. Its always kicking off around here.
"It looks like chicken wire, which is ironic. It's unsightly too, its has an airport security feel about it."
Another customer, Joanne Marshall, 19, a college student, said: "I don't feel unsafe here as there's security staff here but its a bit unnerving to see security barriers at a KFC.
"It's a sign of the times I suppose."
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
When asked about the security measures at the branch, one staff member said: "We've had a few problems with fights so its for our safety.
"One of our girls was attacked, people have jumped over the counter before. It's fine most of the time but we've had a few issues, shall we say."
Other residents reacted on social media with Graham Bassett saying: "We are now living in a violent society were there is no respect for anything and any body."
Debbie Riley put on Facebook: "Don't blame them I saw a really nasty situation safety for the staff."
Shakil Mohammed added: "So kfc is serving chicken through chicken wire".
Dan Moore said: "It's the roughest KFC in and around Brum without doubt. Seen loads of trouble in there."
A spokeswoman for KFC said: "Something happened a few months ago.
"It's for our safety, a few months ago a girl jumped over and hit one of the staff members.
"So they just put it up for safety. It was put up in August."
When quizzed over the fixture, another staff member added: "It's for our safety because of the fights. There's been fights happening yeah."
Several Midland fast-food restaurants have taken extra security measures to protect staff and customers from yobs in recent years.
In 2018, Birmingham Live told how rival McDonald's and KFC branches in Park Street, Walsall town centre, had put bouncers on the door.
Image: BPM Media) BPM Media)
A McDonald's spokesman said then: "Unfortunately the area around our restaurant has experienced some anti-social issues and this action has been taken in consultation with the local police in order to safeguard our customers and crew.”
A KFC spokesperson said: "After some recent anti-social behaviour in the area, we’ve worked in partnership with local police and put security into our Park Street restaurant to help prevent any further incidents."


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Caroline Flack was putting on brave face during defiant outing as she prepares for court

Caroline Flack put on a brave face during a defiant outing in London last week , according to body language expert Judi James .
The former Love Island host , 40 , is to stand trial next month over an alleged attack on her boyfriend Lewis Buton in December .
Caroline , who denies one charge of assault by beating , disappeared after Christmas for a lengthy holiday but she broke cover last week .
She was pictured pounding the pavements in a gym top and leggings with her aviator shades covering her eyes .
Judi James has analysed Caroline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dramatic statement as she prepares to `` do battle '' in court .
She explained : `` There are understandably mixes messages coming from Caroline ’ s body language here .
`` Firstly there is a desire to hide and a suggestion of vulnerability , with her hands stuffed into the stomach pockets of her exercise gear and the way she ’ s concealed her eyes despite the fact that shades like these tend to be pretty useless if you ’ re actually out running as they ’ re not the style @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Caroline ’ s eyes would provide the true reveal of her emotions so what we ’ re left with is more about bravado and projected messaging .
`` Her hair tied into a topknot suggests a desire to look strong and resilient though .
`` Ok it ’ s ideal for running but not as high up on the top of her head as she ’ s wearing it here , so there is a hint that she might be gearing for battle .
`` Her ‘ smile ’ looks rueful though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed lips than anything bordering on happiness although the fact she ’ s performing it does suggest a desire to be brave . ''
Caroline has reportedly given up booze in a bid to turn her life around and is sticking to a healthy new regime .
A source close to the star told The Sun on Sunday : `` Caroline has not touched alcohol since before Christmas and has been getting to the gym every day .
`` She is in much better shape both physically and mentally . ''
Caroline stepped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so she could focus on her court case , and she was replaced by pal Laura Whitmore .
Caroline is alleged to have assaulted her boyfriend Lewis in an early-morning attack at her North London home .
Police officers attending the scene at the time described what they found as something like a scene in a `` horror movie '' .
Caroline pleaded not guilty when she appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates ' Court last month .
She will face trial in March .
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EXCLUSIVE Body language expert Judi James reveals Caroline Flack was putting on a show of strength as she pounded the pavements in the capital last week. It was the first time she's been since she disappeared for a lengthy holiday after Christmas
Caroline Flack was putting on brave face during defiant outing as she prepares for court
Caroline Flack put on a brave face during a defiant outing in London last week, according to body language expert Judi James.
The former Love Island host, 40, is to stand trial next month over an alleged attack on her boyfriend Lewis Buton in December.
Caroline, who denies one charge of assault by beating, disappeared after Christmas for a lengthy holiday but she broke cover last week.
She was pictured pounding the pavements in a gym top and leggings with her aviator shades covering her eyes.
Judi James has analysed Caroline's posture and revealed she was making a dramatic statement as she prepares to "do battle" in court.
She explained: "There are understandably mixes messages coming from Caroline’s body language here.
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"Firstly there is a desire to hide and a suggestion of vulnerability, with her hands stuffed into the stomach pockets of her exercise gear and the way she’s concealed her eyes despite the fact that shades like these tend to be pretty useless if you’re actually out running as they’re not the style that tend to keep in place.
"Caroline’s eyes would provide the true reveal of her emotions so what we’re left with is more about bravado and projected messaging.
"Her hair tied into a topknot suggests a desire to look strong and resilient though.
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"Ok it’s ideal for running but not as high up on the top of her head as she’s wearing it here, so there is a hint that she might be gearing for battle.
"Her ‘smile’ looks rueful though, more of a mouth slew with closed lips than anything bordering on happiness although the fact she’s performing it does suggest a desire to be brave."
Caroline has reportedly given up booze in a bid to turn her life around and is sticking to a healthy new regime.
A source close to the star told The Sun on Sunday : "Caroline has not touched alcohol since before Christmas and has been getting to the gym every day.
Image: Paul / SplashNews.com) Paul / SplashNews.com)
"She is in much better shape both physically and mentally."
Caroline stepped down from her job hosting Love Island so she could focus on her court case, and she was replaced by pal Laura Whitmore.
Caroline is alleged to have assaulted her boyfriend Lewis in an early-morning attack at her North London home.
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Police officers attending the scene at the time described what they found as something like a scene in a "horror movie".
Caroline pleaded not guilty when she appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court last month.
She will face trial in March.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Ariana Grande compared to Mariah Carey and Rihanna after brutal Grammys snub

Pop star Ariana Grande was snubbed at the Grammy Awards and her fans are not happy .
The 7 Rings singer was nominated in five categories at the ceremony but lost out to the likes of Billie Eilish and Lizzo .
Her duet with Social House on Boyfriend also lost out to Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus for their hit song Old Town Road .
The defeats of Ariana following her critically acclaimed and fan adored album Thank U , Next left many Ari fans bitter .
However , one compared the snubs to what previously happened to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mariah Carey and Rihanna .
In a viral tweet , user @ boujeefer wrote : `` so you 're telling me that the GRAMMYs brought 3 amazing women with their most iconic and acclaimed eras with multiple nominations and even showed up at their show so that they are finally sitting the whole show and not receiving any award .
this must be a f***ing joke . ''
They followed up with a tweet saying `` honorable mention to these incredible artists that were snubbed too '' The tweet was accompanied by images @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicki Minaj , and Katy Perry .
Another replied to the tweets saying : `` the grammys have lost all legitimacy '' Mariah Carey has won five Grammy Awards throughout her career but lost out in 1996 despite her five nominations that year for her critically acclaimed and fan-adored album Daydream .
Meanwhile , Rihanna has won nine Grammys across her career but was snubbed last year in all eight categories she was nominated for , including Best Urban Contemporary for her album Anti .
Ariana herself won Best Pop Vocal Album last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all their awards , we 're sure she 's be just fine .
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Ariana Grande failed to take home a single award at the event and her treatment by the Grammy Awards has been compared to the attitude towards Mariah Carey and Rihanna
Pop star Ariana Grande was snubbed at the Grammy Awards and her fans are not happy.
The 7 Rings singer was nominated in five categories at the ceremony but lost out to the likes of Billie Eilish and Lizzo.
Her duet with Social House on Boyfriend also lost out to Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus for their hit song Old Town Road.
The defeats of Ariana following her critically acclaimed and fan adored album Thank U, Next left many Ari fans bitter.
However, one compared the snubs to what previously happened to other pop divas of the past: Mariah Carey and Rihanna.
In a viral tweet, user @boujeefer wrote: "so you're telling me that the GRAMMYs brought 3 amazing women with their most iconic and acclaimed eras with multiple nominations and even showed up at their show so that they are finally sitting the whole show and not receiving any award. this must be a f***ing joke."
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They followed up with a tweet saying "honorable mention to these incredible artists that were snubbed too"
The tweet was accompanied by images of Lana Del Rey, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, and Katy Perry.
Another replied to the tweets saying: "the grammys have lost all legitimacy"
Mariah Carey has won five Grammy Awards throughout her career but lost out in 1996 despite her five nominations that year for her critically acclaimed and fan-adored album Daydream.
Image: Getty Images for NARAS) Getty Images for NARAS)
Meanwhile, Rihanna has won nine Grammys across her career but was snubbed last year in all eight categories she was nominated for, including Best Urban Contemporary for her album Anti.
Ariana herself won Best Pop Vocal Album last year for Sweetner.
Well, with all their awards, we're sure she'll be just fine.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Keir Starmer swipes back at BBC question about 'too many foreigners in Britain'

Keir Starmer swiped back today at a BBC interviewer who asked him if it was racist to say there are `` too many foreigners in Britain '' .
The Labour leadership frontrunner highlighted the `` incredible '' NHS staff who have cared for his mother-in-law for the last four days in intensive care .
And he warned people must be `` very very careful '' before `` pitching this debate in that way '' .
The question from BBC Radio 5 Live 's Nicky Campbell came as Sir Keir returned to the campaign trail four days after his mother-in-law had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said today her condition is `` awful '' adding : `` She ’ s still in intensive care and it ’ s been very very hard for my wife and her family .
[ A ] very very difficult few days for us . ''
The 5 Live host asked the question in the context of whether Labour needed to win back more socially conservative voters in order to win power .
Putting the question to Sir Keir as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil a `` points-based '' immigration system , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say there are too many foreigners in Britain ? ''
Sir Keir replied : `` Can I just say how uncomfortable I am about that just at the moment .
`` We 've just spent four days in intensive care with my mother-in-law where there are people of every nationality giving her the most incredible care .
`` And therefore pitching this debate in that way I think is ... just got to be very very careful . ''
The host pressed on , saying immigration `` is a massive debate in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Of course it is , of course it is , but I want people in this country to be able to work in other countries .
`` And I want people in other countries to be able to come and work here , and they bring a lot with them when they do .
`` Equally I 've never seen a problem with people coming here to study , or our students to go and study elsewhere , or people to live together as families . ''
The 5 Live host replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's too much immigration and I was just asking , not unreasonably , if you think it is racist to think there is far too much immigration . ''
At that point Sir Keir said : `` No , I do n't think it 's racist to have concerns , of course it 's not . ''
But the Labour MP added : `` We need to address this as a matter of principle . ''
Sir Keir missed two all-candidate events , a hustings and a Unite interview , due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled out of respect to him .
Tonight he will return to the campaign to give a speech vowing a `` radical '' rewrite of the UK constitution to create a `` federal '' nation .
He will then embark on a three-day tour of Scotland , Northern England and Wales .
Meanwhile Sir Keir slapped down Unite chief Len McCluskey 's claim that Jeremy Corbyn 's `` enemies '' used the anti-Semitism row to undermine him .
He said `` I do n't agree '' , telling BBC Radio 5 Live : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to this .
If you 're anti-Semitic you should n't be in the Labour Party , that 's the be all and end all of it . ''
But Sir Keir claimed Jeremy Corbyn was `` vilified by the press up hill and down dale '' - despite sharing platforms with IRA sympathisers and people who made anti-Semitic remarks , including the 'blood libel ' against Jews .
Asked if the Labour leader brought negative coverage on himself by associating with people like that , Sir Keir said : `` That argument @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the only leader of the Labour Party who 'd ever been vilified .
`` But we 've seen this with every leader of the Labour Party . ''
Asked a similar question again he added : `` I do n't think that is an adequate explanation to be perfectly honest . ''
Sir Keir said he would take a personal lead on anti-Semitism cases and only be satisfied when those who left over anti-Semitism feel comfortable to return .
He also slapped down deputy leadership candidates Richard Burgon and Dawn Butler for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demands from the Board of Deputies of British Jews .
`` I disagree with them on that , '' he said .
`` Of course there 's debate to be had about the various examples that are there , but in the end there 's a fundamental breach of trust between the Labour Party and Jewish communities and we need to address that urgently . ''

Keir Starmer swipes back at question about 'too many foreigners in Britain'
Keir Starmer swipes back at question about 'too many foreigners in Britain'
The Labour leadership frontrunner highlighted his mother-in-law's experience in intensive care thanks to NHS staff - though he did then say it wasn't racist to have concerns about immigration
Keir Starmer swipes back at BBC question about 'too many foreigners in Britain'
Keir Starmer swiped back today at a BBC interviewer who asked him if it was racist to say there are "too many foreigners in Britain".
The Labour leadership frontrunner highlighted the "incredible" NHS staff who have cared for his mother-in-law for the last four days in intensive care.
And he warned people must be "very very careful" before "pitching this debate in that way".
The question from BBC Radio 5 Live's Nicky Campbell came as Sir Keir returned to the campaign trail four days after his mother-in-law had a "very bad accident".
He said today her condition is "awful" adding: "She’s still in intensive care and it’s been very very hard for my wife and her family. [A] very very difficult few days for us."
The 5 Live host asked the question in the context of whether Labour needed to win back more socially conservative voters in order to win power.
Putting the question to Sir Keir as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil a "points-based" immigration system, he asked: "Is it racist to say there are too many foreigners in Britain?"
Image: Richard Gardner/REX) Richard Gardner/REX)
Sir Keir replied: "Can I just say how uncomfortable I am about that just at the moment.
"We've just spent four days in intensive care with my mother-in-law where there are people of every nationality giving her the most incredible care.
"And therefore pitching this debate in that way I think is... just got to be very very careful."
The host pressed on, saying immigration "is a massive debate in this country."
Sir Keir replied: "Of course it is, of course it is, but I want people in this country to be able to work in other countries.
"And I want people in other countries to be able to come and work here, and they bring a lot with them when they do.
Image: BBC/Jon Super) BBC/Jon Super)
"Equally I've never seen a problem with people coming here to study, or our students to go and study elsewhere, or people to live together as families."
The 5 Live host replied: "There are people who think there's too much immigration and I was just asking, not unreasonably, if you think it is racist to think there is far too much immigration."
At that point Sir Keir said: "No, I don't think it's racist to have concerns, of course it's not."
But the Labour MP added: "We need to address this as a matter of principle."
Sir Keir missed two all-candidate events, a hustings and a Unite interview, due to the family crisis while another hustings was cancelled out of respect to him.
Tonight he will return to the campaign to give a speech vowing a "radical" rewrite of the UK constitution to create a "federal" nation.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He will then embark on a three-day tour of Scotland, Northern England and Wales.
Meanwhile Sir Keir slapped down Unite chief Len McCluskey's claim that Jeremy Corbyn's "enemies" used the anti-Semitism row to undermine him.
He said "I don't agree", telling BBC Radio 5 Live: "I've taken a pretty straightforward approach to this. If you're anti-Semitic you shouldn't be in the Labour Party, that's the be all and end all of it."
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But Sir Keir claimed Jeremy Corbyn was "vilified by the press up hill and down dale" - despite sharing platforms with IRA sympathisers and people who made anti-Semitic remarks, including the 'blood libel' against Jews.
Asked if the Labour leader brought negative coverage on himself by associating with people like that, Sir Keir said: "That argument might have some force if Jeremy Corbyn was the only leader of the Labour Party who'd ever been vilified.
"But we've seen this with every leader of the Labour Party."
Asked a similar question again he added: "I don't think that is an adequate explanation to be perfectly honest."
Sir Keir said he would take a personal lead on anti-Semitism cases and only be satisfied when those who left over anti-Semitism feel comfortable to return.
He also slapped down deputy leadership candidates Richard Burgon and Dawn Butler for refusing to back a list of 10 demands from the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
"I disagree with them on that," he said.
"Of course there's debate to be had about the various examples that are there, but in the end there's a fundamental breach of trust between the Labour Party and Jewish communities and we need to address that urgently."


thedailymirror--2020-01-27--Special Yankee Candle bouquets go on sale as alternative to Valentine's Day flowers

Most people celebrating Valentine 's Day this year will be opting for the standard chocolates and a bouquet of flowers as a gift for a loved one .
But anyone looking for something a bit different this year , might want to check out Yankee Candle 's special Valentine 's Day bouquets .
The special gift features a selection of popular miniature Yankee Candles in a variety of sweet smelling scents like 'Cheery Blossom ' and 'Soft Blanket ' , decorated with roses and a box of Ferrero Rocher or Lindt chocolate in the middle .
The bouquets can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon is selling the incredible looking bouquet , which features Lindt chocolates for £31.95- one of the cheapest prices we have spied .
Among other Yankee Candle bouquets on Amazon are options that include a mix of popular Cadbury 's chocolate bars ( £27.95 ) or classic Galaxy milk chocolate instead ( £29.95 ) .
Shoppers can also pick up the unique bouquets from celebrategifts.co.uk , which is also selling a number of different varieties , priced from £26.95 .
Online retailer funkyhampers.com is also a stockist of the Yankee Candle bouquets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 're planning a romantic night in on February 14 , supermarket rivals Morrisons , Tesco and Marks and Spencer have also unveiled their Valentine 's Day meal deal specials for this year .
M & S are offering shoppers a starter , main , side , dessert , box of chocolates and a bottle of drink for £20 , which will arrive in stores next month .
Tesco 's meal deal will also set shoppers back £20 , with the supermarket offering a choice of starter , two mains and a dessert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prosecco , or a half a bottle of Champagne , or a non-alcoholic alternative .
Morrisons ' romantic meal deal comes in slightly cheaper at £15 , and includes a starter , main , two sides , dessert and a bottle of wine .

Looking for a unique Valentine's Day gift to give your beau this year? Why not treat your someone special to one of these fabulous Yankee Candle bouquets that are now on sale online
Special Yankee Candle bouquets go on sale as alternative to Valentine's Day flowers
Most people celebrating Valentine's Day this year will be opting for the standard chocolates and a bouquet of flowers as a gift for a loved one.
But anyone looking for something a bit different this year, might want to check out Yankee Candle's special Valentine's Day bouquets.
The special gift features a selection of popular miniature Yankee Candles in a variety of sweet smelling scents like 'Cheery Blossom' and 'Soft Blanket', decorated with roses and a box of Ferrero Rocher or Lindt chocolate in the middle.
The bouquets can be bought from a few retailers online, Amazon is selling the incredible looking bouquet, which features Lindt chocolates for £31.95- one of the cheapest prices we have spied.
Among other Yankee Candle bouquets on Amazon are options that include a mix of popular Cadbury's chocolate bars (£27.95) or classic Galaxy milk chocolate instead (£29.95).
Shoppers can also pick up the unique bouquets from celebrategifts.co.uk, which is also selling a number of different varieties, priced from £26.95.
Online retailer funkyhampers.com is also a stockist of the Yankee Candle bouquets, which are priced from £31.90.
If you're planning a romantic night in on February 14, supermarket rivals Morrisons, Tesco and Marks and Spencer have also unveiled their Valentine's Day meal deal specials for this year.
M&S are offering shoppers a starter, main, side, dessert, box of chocolates and a bottle of drink for £20, which will arrive in stores next month.
Tesco's meal deal will also set shoppers back £20, with the supermarket offering a choice of starter, two mains and a dessert, with full bottle of wine or Prosecco, or a half a bottle of Champagne, or a non-alcoholic alternative.
Morrisons' romantic meal deal comes in slightly cheaper at £15, and includes a starter, main, two sides, dessert and a bottle of wine.


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thedailymirror--2020-01-28--Government's 'Get ready for Brexit' campaign didn't really help people get ready for Brexit

A multimillion-pound Government information campaign appears to have had little impact on the public 's level of preparedness for Brexit , the Whitehall spending watchdog has found .
The National Audit Office ( NAO ) said ministers spent £46 million on the `` Get ready for Brexit '' campaign ahead of the UK 's expected EU withdrawal at the end of last October .
The campaign was finally halted on October 28 - three days before the UK was supposed to leave - after the EU granted another extension to the end of January .
However the NAO said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulted in the public being significantly better-prepared .
The campaign was ordered by Boris Johnson after he became Prime Minister last July with a promise to leave by the end of October `` do or die '' .
Ministers chose the most expensive of four options put forward by the Cabinet Office with a total budget of £100 million .
The Cabinet Office estimated that it reached 99.8 % of the population , with every member of the public having the the opportunity to see the adverts 55 times .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for information about Brexit did not notably change - ranging from 32 % and 37 % during the campaign , to 34 % when it stopped .
The head of the NAO Gareth Davies said : `` At short notice , the Cabinet Office successfully corralled multiple government departments to work together effectively and launched this complex campaign at great speed .
`` However , it is not clear that the campaign resulted in the public being significantly better prepared . ''
A Government spokesman said : `` The Get ready for Brexit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ population and the NAO 's findings showed increased public awareness of the action they needed to take to be ready to leave the EU .
`` Not undertaking the campaign would have risked significant and unnecessary disruption to businesses and to people 's lives . ''

The National Audit Office said that it was not clear that it had resulted in the public being significantly better-prepared
Government's 'Get ready for Brexit' campaign didn't really help people get ready for Brexit
A multimillion-pound Government information campaign appears to have had little impact on the public's level of preparedness for Brexit, the Whitehall spending watchdog has found.
The National Audit Office (NAO) said ministers spent £46 million on the "Get ready for Brexit" campaign ahead of the UK's expected EU withdrawal at the end of last October.
The campaign was finally halted on October 28 - three days before the UK was supposed to leave - after the EU granted another extension to the end of January.
However the NAO said that it was not clear that it had resulted in the public being significantly better-prepared.
The campaign was ordered by Boris Johnson after he became Prime Minister last July with a promise to leave by the end of October "do or die".
Ministers chose the most expensive of four options put forward by the Cabinet Office with a total budget of £100 million.
The Cabinet Office estimated that it reached 99.8% of the population, with every member of the public having the the opportunity to see the adverts 55 times.
However, the NAO said the numbers of people looking for information about Brexit did not notably change - ranging from 32% and 37% during the campaign, to 34% when it stopped.
Image: Crown Copyright) Crown Copyright)
The head of the NAO Gareth Davies said: "At short notice, the Cabinet Office successfully corralled multiple government departments to work together effectively and launched this complex campaign at great speed.
"However, it is not clear that the campaign resulted in the public being significantly better prepared."
A Government spokesman said: "The Get ready for Brexit campaign reached 99.8% of the UK population and the NAO's findings showed increased public awareness of the action they needed to take to be ready to leave the EU.
"Not undertaking the campaign would have risked significant and unnecessary disruption to businesses and to people's lives."


thedailymirror--2020-01-28--Lena Dunham develops obsession with Holly Willoughby after moving to UK

Lena Dunham has confessed that she 's developed a bit of an obsession with Holly Willoughby after moving to the UK .
The Girls creator has been living in Wales while she films her new TV series Industry .
And after finding a love for British TV during her time in Cardiff , she 's confessed that she 's particularly fond of This Morning host Holly .
She told the UK version of Cosmopolitan : `` I turn on This Morning and I just love watching her .
It 's like the greatest hug from the television .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's real , and she 'll tear up if something makes her emotional , she 'll laugh really hard , and she 'll talk about getting drunk .
Lena , who split from singer and producer Jack Antonoff two years ago after five years together , has also been passionate advocate for ITV2 dating show Love Island .
While she said being single has been healing for her , she added : `` If someone came up to me and they were sweet and asked me to dinner at a pub , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'd be like , 'Yeah , totally ' .
`` Or if they brought Celebrity Love Island back , I would be so tempted . ''
Lena also spoke about recovering from a hysterectomy , saying : `` The freeing thing about my hysterectomy is that I know that I 'm going to become a mother in a non-traditional way , whether it 's through eggs that I 've frozen or through adoption , and so I 'm not stuck in that race .
`` Here 's the thing : if I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great to raise children with , that 's wonderful , but I 've compromised on too many things in my life .
`` I 'm not going to compromise on that .
`` The last two years have been the best time of my life .
`` I feel like it 's pretty damn hard for someone to knock me down . ''
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The Girls creator has been living in Wales while filming her new TV series Industry, and she can't get enough of Holly
Lena Dunham has confessed that she's developed a bit of an obsession with Holly Willoughby after moving to the UK.
The Girls creator has been living in Wales while she films her new TV series Industry.
And after finding a love for British TV during her time in Cardiff, she's confessed that she's particularly fond of This Morning host Holly.
She told the UK version of Cosmopolitan: "I turn on This Morning and I just love watching her. It's like the greatest hug from the television.
"I like that she's funny, she's real, and she'll tear up if something makes her emotional, she'll laugh really hard, and she'll talk about getting drunk.
Image: Cosmopolitan UK) Cosmopolitan UK)
"She's just a rad chick."
Lena, who split from singer and producer Jack Antonoff two years ago after five years together, has also been passionate advocate for ITV2 dating show Love Island .
While she said being single has been healing for her, she added: "If someone came up to me and they were sweet and asked me to dinner at a pub, or whatever you people do in England, I'd be like, 'Yeah, totally'.
"Or if they brought Celebrity Love Island back, I would be so tempted."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Image: Cosmopolitan UK) Cosmopolitan UK)
Lena also spoke about recovering from a hysterectomy, saying: "The freeing thing about my hysterectomy is that I know that I'm going to become a mother in a non-traditional way, whether it's through eggs that I've frozen or through adoption, and so I'm not stuck in that race.
"I don't care if I'm in a relationship.
"Here's the thing: if I meet someone who I think would be great to raise children with, that's wonderful, but I've compromised on too many things in my life.
Image: Cosmopolitan UK) Cosmopolitan UK) Image: Cosmopolitan UK) Cosmopolitan UK)
"I'm not going to compromise on that.
"The last two years have been the best time of my life.
"I feel like it's pretty damn hard for someone to knock me down."
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