thedailymirror--2020-08-20--ADVERTORIAL: EU Exit: Use this simple tool to find out what YOU need to do before Jan 1 2021

The UK has left the EU .
As we transition to our new relationship , we ALL need to take action to prepare .
There are guaranteed changes for businesses and individuals .
And that 's regardless of the outcome of negotiations with the EU .
To make beginning this new chapter in the history of the UK as seamless as possible , the government has launched a quick and easy online transition checker everybody can use .
It takes just a few minutes to complete and instantly gives personalised lists of actions for you , your family , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We all need to plan ahead and this tool makes that simple .
Check the guidance .
Make the changes .
And let ’ s get going !
Click here to use the transition checker tool The UK transition will mean lots of exciting changes and opportunities for individuals - but also for businesses .
This includes preparing for a new approach to trading with our EU partners and how our borders will operate for moving goods .
Now is the time for businesses to start thinking about the appropriate and relevant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to be best placed for the UK 's new start .
But the actions people and business owners need to take vary based on their circumstances .
They include : • Making sure you are ready to travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 , for example by getting comprehensive travel insurance , ensuring your passport is valid , and checking your roaming policy with your mobile phone provider .
• If you want to travel to Europe with your pet from 1 January 2021 , contact your vet at least four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure your business is ready to export or import from/to the EU , for example by getting an EU EORI number or registering with the relevant Customs Authority .
The Government is already taking action to take the UK ’ s border facilities to the next level .
In July , it announced a £705million funding package for border infrastructure , staffing and IT to ensure GB border systems are fully operational when the UK takes back control of its border .
These essential preparations will ensure we are all ready to seize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in nearly fifty years as a fully sovereign United Kingdom .
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove ( below ) said : `` At the end of this year we are leaving the single market and Customs Union regardless of the type of agreement we reach with the EU .
This will bring changes and significant opportunities for which we all need to prepare .
`` While we have already made great progress in getting ready for this moment , there are actions that businesses and citizens must take now to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground running as a fully independent United Kingdom .
`` This is a new start for everyone in the UK - British and European citizens alike - so let ’ s get going . ''
• None Details of the key actions that businesses and individuals need to take before the end of the transition period can be found on gov.uk/transition .

The Government has launched an easy online transition checker for both businesses and individuals
The UK has left the EU - use this simple tool to find out what YOU need to do
The UK has left the EU. As we transition to our new relationship, we ALL need to take action to prepare.
There are guaranteed changes for businesses and individuals.
And that's regardless of the outcome of negotiations with the EU.
To make beginning this new chapter in the history of the UK as seamless as possible, the government has launched a quick and easy online transition checker everybody can use.
It takes just a few minutes to complete and instantly gives personalised lists of actions for you, your family, and your business as we move forward together.
We all need to plan ahead and this tool makes that simple.
Check the guidance. Make the changes. And let’s get going!
The UK transition will mean lots of exciting changes and opportunities for individuals - but also for businesses.
This includes preparing for a new approach to trading with our EU partners and how our borders will operate for moving goods.
Now is the time for businesses to start thinking about the appropriate and relevant actions they will need to take in order to be best placed for the UK's new start.
But the actions people and business owners need to take vary based on their circumstances. They include:
Making sure you are ready to travel to Europe from 1 January 2021, for example by getting comprehensive travel insurance, ensuring your passport is valid, and checking your roaming policy with your mobile phone provider.
If you want to travel to Europe with your pet from 1 January 2021, contact your vet at least four months before you travel.
Making sure your business is ready to export or import from/to the EU, for example by getting an EU EORI number or registering with the relevant Customs Authority.
The Government is already taking action to take the UK’s border facilities to the next level.
In July, it announced a £705million funding package for border infrastructure, staffing and IT to ensure GB border systems are fully operational when the UK takes back control of its border.
These essential preparations will ensure we are all ready to seize the opportunities available for the first time in nearly fifty years as a fully sovereign United Kingdom.
Image: Barcroft Media via Getty Images) Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove (above) said: "At the end of this year we are leaving the single market and Customs Union regardless of the type of agreement we reach with the EU. This will bring changes and significant opportunities for which we all need to prepare.
"While we have already made great progress in getting ready for this moment, there are actions that businesses and citizens must take now to ensure we are ready to hit the ground running as a fully independent United Kingdom.
"This is a new start for everyone in the UK - British and European citizens alike - so let’s get going."


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Mum left dying daughter, 13, to go to the pub despite her begging for help

A mum ignored her dying daughter to go to the pub - claiming she was `` attention seeking '' , a court heard .
Sharon Goldie , 45 , left 13-year-old Robyn Goldie at home even though the sick teen was begging for help .
Goldie later found her daughter slumped on the sofa - but left to go out in the garden to have a drink with a friend .
It was only after they eventually discovered Robyn was dead that an ambulance was finally called for , the Daily Record reports .
A judge heard on Thursday how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ horrific neglect before her death including being forced to ask someone for a £1 to get food .
The shocking details emerged as Goldie appeared at the High Court in Glasgow .
She pled guilty to a charge under the Children and Young Persons Act of wilfully ill-treating and neglecting Robyn , who died after suffering a burst stomach ulcer .
Prosecutors accepted Goldie 's not guilty plea to the culpable homicide of her daughter .
She will learn her fate next month .
Robyn had lived with Goldie until she was four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gas company complaining of being cold .
This lead to the child staying with her gran until 2017 in what was described as a `` stable life '' .
Robyn then returned to her mum in Wishaw , Lanarkshire , due to her starting secondary school .
But the court heard social workers continued to monitor the pair .
Prosecutor Ashley Edwards QC said : “ Goldie was offered – on various occasions – the opportunity to attend parenting classes .
She declined to attend.
” The court heard how Robyn told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum drinking .
It was at this time Goldie appeared to be a regular at the Melody Bar in Wishaw .
Miss Edwards said : “ Robyn was often seen looking for Goldie and asking for money to buy food .
She also often approached a neighbour asking for £1 to get food.
” Miss Edwards told the court : “ On an occasion ( at the pub ) , Goldie was heard to say , ‘ I am f*****g sick of her .
I wish she would go back and stay with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard Robyn told friends how drunken Goldie would offer her cannabis and alcohol while insisting she did not want her in the house .
The week before her death , Robyn was given painkillers after complaining of a sore stomach and legs .
On July 21 , Goldie then told staff at the Melody Bar she had “ locked ” her daughter in the house “ so she could not get out ” .
Three days later , Robyn texted her gran claiming she felt “ a lot better ” .
That night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she had “ pain all over ” but she refused to contact an ambulance .
Another friend of Goldie said he would go with Robyn in a taxi to hospital - but she claimed the girl was “ attention seeking ” .
On July 26 – the day Robyn passed away – the court heard it is “ thought likely ” a stomach ulcer had burst .
At 9.40am , a social worker turned up to take Robyn to a catering class .
However , Miss Edwards said : “ Goldie spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not well and had been unwell since the previous Thursday.
” Despite her daughter being ill , Goldie went to the pub .
She then returned home with a friend to find Robyn slumped on a sofa .
Miss Edwards said : “ Goldie and the man got another drink from the fridge and went outside ‘ because the weather was nice ’ .
” The friend later checked on Robyn again and discovered she was dead .
An ambulance was called but upon being told her daughter had passed away , Goldie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be.
” Robyn was found to have died from peritonitis as a result of a perforated ulcer .
A senior medic concluded that had the teenager been treated during her illness , she would have been “ expected to survive ” .
The court heard Goldie had suffered a brain injury following a car accident as a child .

Sharon Goldie ignored daughter Robyn's pleas for help, saying she was "attention seeking", the High Court in Glasgow heard
Mum left dying daughter, 13, to go to the pub despite her begging for help
A mum ignored her dying daughter to go to the pub - claiming she was "attention seeking", a court heard.
Sharon Goldie, 45, left 13-year-old Robyn Goldie at home even though the sick teen was begging for help.
Goldie later found her daughter slumped on the sofa - but left to go out in the garden to have a drink with a friend.
It was only after they eventually discovered Robyn was dead that an ambulance was finally called for, the Daily Record reports.
A judge heard on Thursday how the schoolgirl had suffered a year of horrific neglect before her death including being forced to ask someone for a £1 to get food.
The shocking details emerged as Goldie appeared at the High Court in Glasgow.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
She pled guilty to a charge under the Children and Young Persons Act of wilfully ill-treating and neglecting Robyn, who died after suffering a burst stomach ulcer.
Prosecutors accepted Goldie's not guilty plea to the culpable homicide of her daughter.
She will learn her fate next month.
Robyn had lived with Goldie until she was four and had once been forced to call a gas company complaining of being cold.
This lead to the child staying with her gran until 2017 in what was described as a "stable life".
Robyn then returned to her mum in Wishaw, Lanarkshire, due to her starting secondary school. But the court heard social workers continued to monitor the pair.
Prosecutor Ashley Edwards QC said: “Goldie was offered – on various occasions – the opportunity to attend parenting classes. She declined to attend.”
The court heard how Robyn told a friend she did not like her mum drinking.
It was at this time Goldie appeared to be a regular at the Melody Bar in Wishaw.
Miss Edwards said: “Robyn was often seen looking for Goldie and asking for money to buy food. She also often approached a neighbour asking for £1 to get food.”
Miss Edwards told the court: “On an occasion (at the pub), Goldie was heard to say, ‘I am f*****g sick of her. I wish she would go back and stay with her gran’.”
Image: Wishaw Press) Wishaw Press)
The court heard Robyn told friends how drunken Goldie would offer her cannabis and alcohol while insisting she did not want her in the house.
The week before her death, Robyn was given painkillers after complaining of a sore stomach and legs. On July 21, Goldie then told staff at the Melody Bar she had “locked” her daughter in the house “so she could not get out”.
Three days later, Robyn texted her gran claiming she felt “a lot better”.
That night, Robyn told Goldie to get help as she had “pain all over” but she refused to contact an ambulance.
Another friend of Goldie said he would go with Robyn in a taxi to hospital - but she claimed the girl was “attention seeking”.
On July 26 – the day Robyn passed away – the court heard it is “thought likely” a stomach ulcer had burst.
At 9.40am, a social worker turned up to take Robyn to a catering class.
However, Miss Edwards said: “Goldie spoke through the letterbox explaining that Robyn was not well and had been unwell since the previous Thursday.” Despite her daughter being ill, Goldie went to the pub.
She then returned home with a friend to find Robyn slumped on a sofa.
Miss Edwards said: “Goldie and the man got another drink from the fridge and went outside ‘because the weather was nice’.”
The friend later checked on Robyn again and discovered she was dead.
An ambulance was called but upon being told her daughter had passed away, Goldie wailed: “No, she cannot be.”
Robyn was found to have died from peritonitis as a result of a perforated ulcer.
A senior medic concluded that had the teenager been treated during her illness, she would have been “expected to survive”.
The court heard Goldie had suffered a brain injury following a car accident as a child.
Lord Beckett continued bail.


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--RuPaul pays touching tribute to Chi Chi DeVayne after death of Drag Race star

RuPaul has broken his silence following the death of Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne , at the age of just 34 , The 59-year-old host of RuPaul 's Drag Race posted a touching tribute to one of the series ' most popular contestants , after news of her death was announced .
Taking to Twitter , using the show 's official account , RuPaul shared his condolences and described Chi Chi 's `` beautiful soul . ''
Alongside a photo of the Drag Race star , RuPaul wrote : `` I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so grateful that we got to experience her kind and beautiful soul .
`` She will be dearly missed , but never forgotten .
May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all . ''
In a follow-up tweet , RuPaul added : `` On behalf of VH1 , World of Wonder and the cast and crew of RuPaul ’ s Drag Race , I extend my deepest sympathy - from our family to hers . ''
Chi Chi , whose real name was Zavion Davenport , was hospitalised with pneumonia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pray for her .
She was also admitted to hospital with high blood pressure and suspected kidney failure in July .
Speaking to her fans on social media , Chi Chi said she had catheters to her heart and kidneys surgically installed before undergoing dialysis .
Chi Chi , who appeared on the eighth season of RuPaul 's Drag Race before coming back in the third season of the All Stars version , also lived with scleroderma .
This is a rare , potentially life-threatening condition caused by the immune system attacking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internal organs and blood vessels , which can also cause scarring and thickening of tissue .
Her death comes just days after she posted a video of herself in a hospital gown on Instagram .
She told her fans : `` Hey guys , I 'm back in [ hospital ] .
Keep me in your prayers , I 'll be back soon .
`` Currently battling pneumonia so I ’ ll be MIA for a few more days . ''
Originally she went into hospital with a suspected kidney failure and she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you have a story to sell ?
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Chi Chi DeVayne has died aged 34 and Drag Race host RuPaul has broken his silence with a heartfelt tribute to one of the stars of his popular TV series
RuPaul pays touching tribute to Chi Chi DeVayne after death of Drag Race star
RuPaul has broken his silence following the death of Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne, at the age of just 34,
The 59-year-old host of RuPaul's Drag Race posted a touching tribute to one of the series' most popular contestants, after news of her death was announced.
Taking to Twitter, using the show's official account, RuPaul shared his condolences and described Chi Chi's "beautiful soul."
Alongside a photo of the Drag Race star, RuPaul wrote: "I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Chi Chi DeVayne.
"I am so grateful that we got to experience her kind and beautiful soul.
"She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In a follow-up tweet, RuPaul added: "On behalf of VH1, World of Wonder and the cast and crew of RuPaul’s Drag Race, I extend my deepest sympathy - from our family to hers."
Chi Chi, whose real name was Zavion Davenport, was hospitalised with pneumonia last week where she asked fans to pray for her.
She was also admitted to hospital with high blood pressure and suspected kidney failure in July.
Speaking to her fans on social media, Chi Chi said she had catheters to her heart and kidneys surgically installed before undergoing dialysis.
Chi Chi, who appeared on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race before coming back in the third season of the All Stars version, also lived with scleroderma.
This is a rare, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the immune system attacking the tissue under the skin, and around internal organs and blood vessels, which can also cause scarring and thickening of tissue.
Her death comes just days after she posted a video of herself in a hospital gown on Instagram.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
She told her fans: "Hey guys, I'm back in [hospital]. Keep me in your prayers, I'll be back soon.
"Currently battling pneumonia so I’ll be MIA for a few more days."
Originally she went into hospital with a suspected kidney failure and she was discharged days later in July.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Ben Affleck to return as Batman in Ezra Miller film The Flash and fans are hyped

The director of The Flash has confirmed that Ben Affleck will appear in the film as Batman .
Andy Muschietti has revealed that the Argo director-actor will return as the Dark Knight in the upcoming film , which will incorporate parallel universes and different versions of the character .
The director also confirmed to Vanity Fair that Ben will play a key part in the story of the film , which is due out in 2022 .
“ He ’ s a very substantial part of the emotional impact of the movie .
`` The interaction and relationship between Barry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotional level that we haven ’ t seen before . ''
However , the Muschietti reiterated that this is very much a film focused on Ezra Miller 's hero , The Flash/Barry Allen , but that the two heroes share a vital connection .
`` They both lost their mothers to murder , and that ’ s one of the emotional vessels of the movie , '' said Muschietti .
`` That ’ s where the Affleck Batman kicks in . ''
The IT director also praised Affleck for his `` masculinity '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Bruce Wayne .
The actor had previously stepped down from the role in January 2019 due to personal troubles , including his issues with alcohol .
Affleck wo n't be the only former Batman to return as Michael Keaton will also reprise his role as Bruce Wayne from the Tim Burton Batman films , having last played the part in 1992 's Batman Returns .
The next solo film for the character is Matt Reeves ' The Batman , which will star Robert Pattinson in the titular role .
The Batman will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year and is due to be released on October 1 , 2021 .
Meanwhile , news of the return of 'Batfleck ' is going down a treat with fans of the character on Twitter .
One DC Comics fan tweeted : `` so both michael keaton and ben affleck are going to be in the flash , dc stans keeps winning my two favorites batman together '' .
Another Twitter user wrote : `` the Snyder Cut is coming out , Ben Affleck 's playing Batman again..
ANYTHING is possible at DC right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Batman fan had another idea : `` Ben Affleck 's back as Batman .
Michael Keaton 's back as Batman .
Someone call Christian Bale already and make this a Batman-Expendables movie .
Expendabats . ''
Elsewhere , a pleased Batman fan asked for fans of Affleck and Pattinson to not show hate to each other , writing : `` Guys , please do n't make this into a Batfleck vs Pattinson thing .
Stop .
Just be happy and do n't argue for once .
Both fandoms are winning .
# Batman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I 'm beyond happy that # Batfleck is back for 2 more movies , but what really fills me with joy is the thought that Ben Affleck is in a much better place right now , enough that he *wants* to return as Batman at least one last time . ''
The Flash is due to be released in cinemas on June 3 , 2022. Who is your favourite Batman ?
Let us know in the comments below .

Ben Affleck will reprise his role as Batman/Bruce Wayne in director Andy Muschietti's film The Flash which will also star Ezra Miller as the titular speedster
Ben Affleck to return as Batman in Ezra Miller film The Flash and fans are hyped
The director of The Flash has confirmed that Ben Affleck will appear in the film as Batman.
Andy Muschietti has revealed that the Argo director-actor will return as the Dark Knight in the upcoming film, which will incorporate parallel universes and different versions of the character.
The director also confirmed to Vanity Fair that Ben will play a key part in the story of the film, which is due out in 2022.
“He’s a very substantial part of the emotional impact of the movie.
"The interaction and relationship between Barry and Affleck's Wayne will bring an emotional level that we haven’t seen before."
However, the Muschietti reiterated that this is very much a film focused on Ezra Miller's hero, The Flash/Barry Allen, but that the two heroes share a vital connection.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
"They both lost their mothers to murder, and that’s one of the emotional vessels of the movie," said Muschietti. "That’s where the Affleck Batman kicks in."
The IT director also praised Affleck for his "masculinity" and "vulnerability" in the role of Bruce Wayne.
The actor had previously stepped down from the role in January 2019 due to personal troubles, including his issues with alcohol.
Affleck won't be the only former Batman to return as Michael Keaton will also reprise his role as Bruce Wayne from the Tim Burton Batman films, having last played the part in 1992's Batman Returns.
Image: PA) PA)
The next solo film for the character is Matt Reeves' The Batman, which will star Robert Pattinson in the titular role.
The Batman will resume production in the UK later this year and is due to be released on October 1, 2021.
Meanwhile, news of the return of 'Batfleck' is going down a treat with fans of the character on Twitter.
One DC Comics fan tweeted: "so both michael keaton and ben affleck are going to be in the flash, dc stans keeps winning my two favorites batman together".
Image: mattreevesLA/Twitter) mattreevesLA/Twitter)
Another Twitter user wrote: "the Snyder Cut is coming out, Ben Affleck's playing Batman again.. ANYTHING is possible at DC right now".
Meanwhile, a different Batman fan had another idea: "Ben Affleck's back as Batman. Michael Keaton's back as Batman. Someone call Christian Bale already and make this a Batman-Expendables movie. Expendabats."
Elsewhere, a pleased Batman fan asked for fans of Affleck and Pattinson to not show hate to each other, writing: "Guys, please don't make this into a Batfleck vs Pattinson thing. Stop. Just be happy and don't argue for once. Both fandoms are winning. #Batman ".
Finally, one Bat-fanatic concluded: "I'm beyond happy that #Batfleck is back for 2 more movies, but what really fills me with joy is the thought that Ben Affleck is in a much better place right now, enough that he *wants* to return as Batman at least one last time."
The Flash is due to be released in cinemas on June 3, 2022.
Who is your favourite Batman? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Jac Jossa posts love-up snap with hubby Dan Osborne as they take kids on holiday

Jacqueline Jossa has treated fans to some loved-up content of her and hubby Dan Osborne .
The former EastEnders star , 27 , took to Instagram to share some sweet holiday content as the family soak up the sun rays during their exotic getaway .
The lovebirds - who tied the knot in 2017 - posed up for an adorable selfie as they showed of their sunkissed skin .
Sharing the snap with her 2.9 million followers , Jac penned : `` Cosy holiday nights , '' alongside a heart emoji .
Naturally , the stunning pic triggered many sweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kerry Katona rushed to the comments section , writing : `` Awww what a really sweet natural pic of you both . ''
While one fan wrote : `` You look happy and relaxed , enjoy x '' Another fan added : `` Just love how in love u both are ... beautiful family x '' Later on in the day , Jac took to her Instagram Story to share a sweet clip of Dan with their kids hanging out in the pool .
Dan seemed to be in his comfort zone as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as Jac recently said she now could n't care less about what the world thinks about the way she looks or her life choices .
The Jungle Queen opened up to fans on Instagram with a passionate message .
She may have turned the air blue but the former EastEnders star has clearly had enough of being judged .
The actress and her hubby hit back at followers commenting on him cheating earlier this month - and now she has clapped back at those who are critical of her decisions .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ variety of stunning dresses , the star went deep .
`` This is not giving a s**t anymore , what people think or what you look like , '' she said on her Story .
`` What makes someone happy is what makes them happy .
`` I really could n't give two flying f**ks what people think , do you know what I mean ?
`` It 's stunning when that all falls into place .
I 've got a good year ahead of me , I 'm excited . ''
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The former EastEnders star, 27, took to Instagram to share some sweet holiday content as the family soak up the sun rays during their exotic getaway
Jacqueline Jossa posts love-up snap with hubby Dan Osborne as they take kids on holiday
Jacqueline Jossa has treated fans to some loved-up content of her and hubby Dan Osborne.
The former EastEnders star, 27, took to Instagram to share some sweet holiday content as the family soak up the sun rays during their exotic getaway.
The lovebirds - who tied the knot in 2017 - posed up for an adorable selfie as they showed of their sunkissed skin.
Sharing the snap with her 2.9 million followers, Jac penned: "Cosy holiday nights," alongside a heart emoji.
Naturally, the stunning pic triggered many sweet comments from fans and celebs alike.
Kerry Katona rushed to the comments section, writing: "Awww what a really sweet natural pic of you both."
Image: Jacqueline Jossa/Instagram) Jacqueline Jossa/Instagram)
TOWIE star Bobby Norris penned: "Enjoy.."
While one fan wrote: "You look happy and relaxed, enjoy x"
Another fan added: "Just love how in love u both are...beautiful family x"
Image: Jacqueline Jossa/Instagram) Jacqueline Jossa/Instagram)
Later on in the day, Jac took to her Instagram Story to share a sweet clip of Dan with their kids hanging out in the pool.
Dan seemed to be in his comfort zone as he switched to dad mode.
It comes as Jac recently said she now couldn't care less about what the world thinks about the way she looks or her life choices.
The Jungle Queen opened up to fans on Instagram with a passionate message.
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
She may have turned the air blue but the former EastEnders star has clearly had enough of being judged.
The actress and her hubby hit back at followers commenting on him cheating earlier this month - and now she has clapped back at those who are critical of her decisions.
After putting on a fashion show with a variety of stunning dresses, the star went deep.
"This is not giving a s**t anymore, what people think or what you look like," she said on her Story.
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
"What makes someone happy is what makes them happy.
"I really couldn't give two flying f**ks what people think, do you know what I mean?
"It's stunning when that all falls into place. I've got a good year ahead of me, I'm excited."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Holly Willoughby is 'rockin and rechargin' as she stuns in cute crystal necklace

Television presenter Holly Willoughby has donned a cute crystal necklace that has her `` rockin ' and rechargin ' '' .
The This Morning presenter , 39 , has been enjoying her summer break from the ITV magazine show with a much deserved period of relaxation in the sun .
Now Holly has taken to Instagram to post an image of herself in the sunshine wearing a aura amethyst crystal .
She captioned the image : `` Rockin ’ and Rechargin ’ ... thank you @ your_emmalucy @ roxannefirst # girlsinrox # gifted `` .
The necklace was gifted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucy who made it herself with jeweller Roxanne First .
On her own Instagram , Emma explained more about the crystal herself .
She penned : `` Gorgeous beam of radiant light @ hollywilloughby wearing her aura amulet ( thank you )  '' Designed , created and made hand in hand with my jewellery partner in crime @ roxannefirst '' The amulet was made with your aura in mind - crystal hand charged and programmed in white light for auric protection and magnification as you can learn to do in your own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a Rainbow ’  '' .
Emma added : `` When we tap into the magic of our energy within and without us - we can truly up vibe our lives and those that we love around us . ''
Earlier this week , Holly revealed that she was left in tears when she helped her own father cross something off his bucket list .
She penned on Instagram : `` Well , I just received this footage from @ boultbeeacademy of the moment my Dad ticked the big one off his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... '' Holly added : `` I think you can tell from his face that magic happened up there in the sky in that beautiful machine ... '' Thank you @ boultbeeacademy for making it so special and making dreams come true ...
I 'm in bits here watching this . ''
Holly had recently been enjoying a sumptuous stay in the Algarve with her husband Dan Baldwin .
The happy couple were also joined by their three adorable children , Harry , 11 , Belle , nine , and Chester , five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morning with TV bestie Philip Schofield in September .
This Morning continues on weekday mornings on ITV .
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This Morning host Holly Willoughby has been making the most of her summer break from the ITV magazine series and has some jewellery to show off
Holly Willoughby is 'rockin and rechargin' as she stuns in cute crystal necklace
Television presenter Holly Willoughby has donned a cute crystal necklace that has her "rockin' and rechargin'".
The This Morning presenter, 39, has been enjoying her summer break from the ITV magazine show with a much deserved period of relaxation in the sun.
Now Holly has taken to Instagram to post an image of herself in the sunshine wearing a aura amethyst crystal.
She captioned the image: "Rockin’ and Rechargin’ ... thank you @your_emmalucy @roxannefirst #girlsinrox #gifted ".
The necklace was gifted to her by her friend and clairvoyant Emma Lucy who made it herself with jeweller Roxanne First.
On her own Instagram, Emma explained more about the crystal herself.
Image: hollywilloughby/Instagram) hollywilloughby/Instagram)
She penned: "Gorgeous beam of radiant light @hollywilloughby wearing her aura amulet (thank you)
"Designed, created and made hand in hand with my jewellery partner in crime @roxannefirst
"The amulet was made with your aura in mind - crystal hand charged and programmed in white light for auric protection and magnification as you can learn to do in your own time in my new book ‘You are a Rainbow’".
Emma added: "When we tap into the magic of our energy within and without us - we can truly up vibe our lives and those that we love around us."
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Earlier this week, Holly revealed that she was left in tears when she helped her own father cross something off his bucket list.
She penned on Instagram: "Well, I just received this footage from @boultbeeacademy of the moment my Dad ticked the big one off his bucket list and flew in a Spitfire..."
Holly added: "I think you can tell from his face that magic happened up there in the sky in that beautiful machine...
"Thank you @boultbeeacademy for making it so special and making dreams come true... I'm in bits here watching this."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Holly had recently been enjoying a sumptuous stay in the Algarve with her husband Dan Baldwin.
The happy couple were also joined by their three adorable children, Harry, 11, Belle, nine, and Chester, five.
Holly will be reunited on This Morning with TV bestie Philip Schofield in September.
This Morning continues on weekday mornings on ITV.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Mica Paris joins EastEnders as 'fiery' character with surprising link to Walford

EastEnders have signed 80s singer Mica Paris to play a `` passionate '' new character who will have a surprising connection to another Walford resident The Where Is The Love singer , 51 , will appear in the Square in September as Ellie Nixon , who `` takes no prisoners '' .
Bosses are hoping that her character will help the BBC soap return with a bang in the autumn .
A source told The Sun : `` Her character is fiery and passionate and will take no prisoners .
Mica , who has starred in a number of hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took part in Strictly Come Dancing back in 2006 .
And unlike her time on Strictly , which she frankly admitted she `` hated every single minute '' of , Mica has said that she is `` over the moon to appear on EastEnders .
She said : `` I have been a fan since its first episode with Susan Tully being my favourite .
“ My character the formidable Ellie Nixon , is a new frontier for me as an actress - a lot of folks will see me as never before.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit singers who have appeared in the BBC soap , including Spandau Ballet 's Martin Kemp , David Essex and Lee Ryan .

Where Is The Love singer Mica, 51, will appear in the Square in September as Ellie Nixon, who 'takes no prisoners'
EastEnders have signed 80s singer Mica Paris to play a "passionate" new character.
The Where Is The Love singer, 51, will appear in the Square in September as Ellie Nixon, who "takes no prisoners".
Her character will have a surprising connection to another Walford resident.
Bosses are hoping that her character will help the BBC soap return with a bang in the autumn.
Mica has said she is "over the moon" to appear on EastEnders.
She said: "I have been a fan since its first episode with Susan Tully being my favourite.
Image: BBC) BBC)
“My character the formidable Ellie Nixon, is a new frontier for me as an actress - a lot of folks will see me as never before.”
Bosses revealed of her character: "Ellie is a wolf in sheep's clothing, with far more to her than her warm-hearted façade lets on.
"With a surprising connection to Walford residents, her prowess for playing roles in order to get what she wants isn't to be underestimated."
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Mica, who has starred in a number of hit musicals, including Chicago, and also took part in Strictly Come Dancing back in 2006.
The star joins a long list of hit singers who have appeared in the BBC soap, including Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp, David Essex and Lee Ryan.
And unlike her time on Strictly which she frankly admitted she "hated every single minute" of, she's excited to join the cast of soap stars.
Image: Standard/REX/Shutterstock) Standard/REX/Shutterstock)
EastEnders' Executive producer Jon Sen said of her joining: "We're thrilled to welcome Mica Paris to the world of Walford to play tough, no-nonsense Ellie Nixon.
"Ellie proves herself to be a ruthless and uncompromising force of nature who stops at nothing to ensure she capitalises on whatever she can.
"The part demanded both charisma and presence and having seen Mica on stage, she was the first person who came to mind for this role. We can't wait for the audience to meet Ellie and the mystery that surrounds her."
*EastEnders returns on Monday September 7


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Ryanair has flights to Portugal from £19.99 in its latest summer sale

Ryanair is giving Brits the opportunity to snap up cheap flights to Portugal with a brand new sale .
The budget carrier currently has fares from £19.99 for travel in August and September , to destinations including Faro and Lisbon .
The cheapest deals are subject to limited availability , but when we took a look there were a few days which had the bargain fares .
The deals are available to book on the Ryanair website but you 'll need to do so by Friday 28th August when the sale ends .
Offers are valid for travel dates until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £19.99 fares from a host of airports including Bristol , Liverpool , London Luton , London Southend , London Stansted and Manchester , but there were also plenty of fares under £30 up for grabs from other airports too .
The sale comes following the news that the FCO has changed its Portugal travel advice , allowing Brits to visit for non-essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic .
The new advice comes into effect from 4am on Saturday 22nd August , and will mean that any Brits who head to Portugal on holiday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return .
If the Ryanair sale is n't quite working for your chosen dates , do n't be disheartened ; there are plenty more last minute Portugal holiday deals currently up for grabs .
Meanwhile , travel firms such as TUI and Jet2holidays have announced plans to resume both flights to Portugal and holiday packages from the end of August .
Brits travelling to Portugal will face some entry requirements , including health screenings for all arrivals .
If you 've got your eye on a trip to Madeira , Porto Santo or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a COVID-19 test before you travel or on arrival .
Make sure to check the FCO 's Portugal travel advice , which is regularly reviewed during the pandemic .
You should always check the latest advice before you plan or book a trip , and before you travel .

Ryanair is offering up cheap flights to Portugal in August and September with fares from £19.99 in a new sale
Ryanair currently has flights to Portugal from £19.99 in a brand new sale
Ryanair is giving Brits the opportunity to snap up cheap flights to Portugal with a brand new sale.
The budget carrier currently has fares from £19.99 for travel in August and September, to destinations including Faro and Lisbon.
The cheapest deals are subject to limited availability, but when we took a look there were a few days which had the bargain fares.
The deals are available to book on the Ryanair website but you'll need to do so by Friday 28th August when the sale ends. Offers are valid for travel dates until the 30th September 2020.
We found £19.99 fares from a host of airports including Bristol, Liverpool, London Luton, London Southend, London Stansted and Manchester, but there were also plenty of fares under £30 up for grabs from other airports too.
Image: PA) PA)
The sale comes following the news that the FCO has changed its Portugal travel advice, allowing Brits to visit for non-essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic.
The new advice comes into effect from 4am on Saturday 22nd August, and will mean that any Brits who head to Portugal on holiday won't have to quarantine when they return.
If the Ryanair sale isn't quite working for your chosen dates, don't be disheartened; there are plenty more last minute Portugal holiday deals currently up for grabs.
Meanwhile, travel firms such as TUI and Jet2holidays have announced plans to resume both flights to Portugal and holiday packages from the end of August.
Brits travelling to Portugal will face some entry requirements, including health screenings for all arrivals. If you've got your eye on a trip to Madeira, Porto Santo or the Azores, you will need to take a COVID-19 test before you travel or on arrival.
Make sure to check the FCO's Portugal travel advice, which is regularly reviewed during the pandemic. You should always check the latest advice before you plan or book a trip, and before you travel.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Doctors stole black factory worker's heart and transplanted it into white man

It is one of the greatest unknown scandals in American history .
When black factory worker Bruce Tucker was declared brain dead after an accidental fall doctors stole his heart and implanted it into the body of a white businessman .
His grief-stricken family only discovered the 54-year-old 's heart was missing when a small town funeral director told them it had gone – along with both his kidneys .
Bruce 's family launched the first ever court case of its type for wrongful death but , as America 's medics raced to become world-leaders in the brave new world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for compensation .
The story has faded away with the annals of time but now Bruce 's tragic demise is told in a new book The Organ Thieves which examines medical morality .
Set in 1968 against a background of civil unrest , Bruce 's death played out against a background of racial conflict , the pursuit of medical excellence and the determination of two surgeons to perform their first heart transplant .
And the subsequent court case set an historical landmark in the definition of death .
Author Chip Jones said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Bruce Tucker I was shocked .
His death shines a light on racial inequalities of healthcare witch still exist today to some extent and is one of systemic racism .
“ When he was brought into the emergency room he was a black man with alcohol on his breath , seemingly wth no family , and we have to ask what part that played in the decision by doctors to remove his heart.
” Bruce , who had grown up on a farm , was a simple man who worked in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half his wages home to his mother Emma , 80 , who lived an hour away and looked after his 15-year-old son Abraham .
He had been drinking a bottle of wine behind an Esso station in Richmond , Virginia , in May 1968 , when he fell off a wall and hit his head .
Bruce was taken to the state 's largest teaching hospital , the Medical College of Virigina , where desegregation had existed until the Civil Right Act four years earlier .
Doctors operated to relieve swelling on Bruce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him breath .
Upstairs at the same hospital , retired businessman Joseph Klett , 54 , from Orange , a town 75 miles away , had suffered several heart attacks and had severe blockage of his arteries .
Less than 24 hours after being admitted , Bruce 's heart was placed into Klett 's body in the world 's 16th heart transplant .
Klett lived just a few days .
The procedure was carried out by a team of surgeons led by Richard Lower and David Hume , who had previously operated on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win the race to perform one of the world 's first heart transplants .
While the Russian launch of Sputnick in 1957 heralded the start of the space race , breakthroughs in medical science sparked a global pursuit of the first heart transplant .
Lower and Hume were able to go ahead with the procedure after police were twice unable to track down any relatives of Bruce when they visited the rooming house where he lived .
By law they should have waited 24 hours until after death but they helped persuade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an 'unclaimed body ' under State law .
Tragically , Bruce carried a business card for his brother William , who ran a cobblers shop in Richmond , but nobody thought to look in his pockets .
Bruce 's death came at a time of great social unrest .
Civil rights activist Martin Luther King had been assasinated a month earlier in Memphis , sparking riots across the country .
In Richmond itself a councilman provoked fury by suggesting blacks did not want to work while a local newspaper report told how a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's garden .
On the day police officers were sent to find Bruce 's relatives , a newspaper warned that the downtown area had become a “ powderkeg ” after 300 people took to the streets to protest the shooting by a white secruity guard who opened fire on a fleeing shoplifter who survived .
Chip said : “ When police got to his rooms they asked someone if they knew of his family .
“ They said no but , given the tension at the time , it 's not clear whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information .
“ Bruce 's brother only worked a few blocks away and had been frantically searching for him when he discovered he was at the hospital .
When he arrived he was told his brother was dead .
“ He went home to Stony Creek in Virginia where the the local undertaker later told him his brother 's heart and two kidneys were missing .
“ If Bruce had been someone who did n't have family connections , who was n't viewed as socially unimportant the outcome may have been different , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it a no brainer for the surgeons.
” Bruce 's brother William was enraged and engaged the services of a black criminal attorney called Doug Wilder , who later became the first elected black elected African-America governer .
In a David and Goliath battle , Wilder took on the might of the medial establishment and filed a £1million law suit against the surgeons and the assistant medical examiner who had given them permission to use Bruce 's body , Dr Abdullah Fatteh .
Legislation ruled that bodies could not be used for medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It emerged that Fatteh had sought the advice of his boss but he was out of town and could not be contacted .
Lower and Hume convinced him it would be too late by then .
The court case centred on determining the official legal definition of brain death and a jury decided the doctors had not acted wrongfully .
Chip said : “ Bruce 's family were unable to determine whether he would have survived because the definition of brain dead was one that was still being debated at the time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crosshairs of history because doctors through they were just doing their jobs and did n't think he was going to live .
“ Assuming he would n't have , if doctors had followed the law , his family would have at least been given the chance to say goodbye.
” As for Hume and Lower , they had already been beaten in the quest to perform the world 's first human to human heart transplant .
That honour went to South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard , who had spent three months in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• The Organ Thieves : The Shocking Story of the First Heart Transplant in America 's Segregated South , published by Quercus books , Is available on August 20 at a cost of £8.99 .

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Bruce Tucker had been ddeclared brain dead after an accidental fall and his family only found out his organs were missing when they were told by a funeral director
It is one of the greatest unknown scandals in American history.
When black factory worker Bruce Tucker was declared brain dead after an accidental fall doctors stole his heart and implanted it into the body of a white businessman.
His grief-stricken family only discovered the 54-year-old's heart was missing when a small town funeral director told them it had gone – along with both his kidneys.
Bruce's family launched the first ever court case of its type for wrongful death but, as America's medics raced to become world-leaders in the brave new world of transplants, they lost their fight for compensation.
The story has faded away with the annals of time but now Bruce's tragic demise is told in a new book The Organ Thieves which examines medical morality.
Image: VCU) VCU)
Set in 1968 against a background of civil unrest, Bruce's death played out against a background of racial conflict, the pursuit of medical excellence and the determination of two surgeons to perform their first heart transplant.
And the subsequent court case set an historical landmark in the definition of death.
Author Chip Jones said: “When I first heard the story of Bruce Tucker I was shocked. His death shines a light on racial inequalities of healthcare witch still exist today to some extent and is one of systemic racism.
“When he was brought into the emergency room he was a black man with alcohol on his breath, seemingly wth no family, and we have to ask what part that played in the decision by doctors to remove his heart.”
Bruce, who had grown up on a farm, was a simple man who worked in an egg processing plant and sent more than half his wages home to his mother Emma, 80, who lived an hour away and looked after his 15-year-old son Abraham.
Image: Getty) Getty)
He had been drinking a bottle of wine behind an Esso station in Richmond, Virginia, in May 1968, when he fell off a wall and hit his head.
Bruce was taken to the state's largest teaching hospital, the Medical College of Virigina, where desegregation had existed until the Civil Right Act four years earlier.
Doctors operated to relieve swelling on Bruce's brain and a tracheotomy to help him breath.
Upstairs at the same hospital, retired businessman Joseph Klett, 54, from Orange, a town 75 miles away, had suffered several heart attacks and had severe blockage of his arteries.
Less than 24 hours after being admitted, Bruce's heart was placed into Klett's body in the world's 16th heart transplant. Klett lived just a few days.
The procedure was carried out by a team of surgeons led by Richard Lower and David Hume, who had previously operated on dogs and monkeys, and were desperate to win the race to perform one of the world's first heart transplants.
Image: VCU) VCU)
While the Russian launch of Sputnick in 1957 heralded the start of the space race, breakthroughs in medical science sparked a global pursuit of the first heart transplant.
Lower and Hume were able to go ahead with the procedure after police were twice unable to track down any relatives of Bruce when they visited the rooming house where he lived.
By law they should have waited 24 hours until after death but they helped persuade an assistant medical examiner to declare Bruce an 'unclaimed body' under State law.
Tragically, Bruce carried a business card for his brother William, who ran a cobblers shop in Richmond, but nobody thought to look in his pockets.
Bruce's death came at a time of great social unrest.
Civil rights activist Martin Luther King had been assasinated a month earlier in Memphis, sparking riots across the country.
In Richmond itself a councilman provoked fury by suggesting blacks did not want to work while a local newspaper report told how a burning cross was thrown into a woman's garden.
Image: Getty) Getty)
On the day police officers were sent to find Bruce's relatives, a newspaper warned that the downtown area had become a “powderkeg” after 300 people took to the streets to protest the shooting by a white secruity guard who opened fire on a fleeing shoplifter who survived.
Chip said: “When police got to his rooms they asked someone if they knew of his family.
“They said no but, given the tension at the time, it's not clear whether they would have given the police any information.
“Bruce's brother only worked a few blocks away and had been frantically searching for him when he discovered he was at the hospital. When he arrived he was told his brother was dead.
“He went home to Stony Creek in Virginia where the the local undertaker later told him his brother's heart and two kidneys were missing.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“If Bruce had been someone who didn't have family connections, who wasn't viewed as socially unimportant the outcome may have been different, but in this case being black made it a no brainer for the surgeons.”
Bruce's brother William was enraged and engaged the services of a black criminal attorney called Doug Wilder, who later became the first elected black elected African-America governer.
In a David and Goliath battle, Wilder took on the might of the medial establishment and filed a £1million law suit against the surgeons and the assistant medical examiner who had given them permission to use Bruce's body, Dr Abdullah Fatteh.
Legislation ruled that bodies could not be used for medical reasons until 24 hours after death.
It emerged that Fatteh had sought the advice of his boss but he was out of town and could not be contacted.
Lower and Hume convinced him it would be too late by then.
The court case centred on determining the official legal definition of brain death and a jury decided the doctors had not acted wrongfully.
Chip said: “Bruce's family were unable to determine whether he would have survived because the definition of brain dead was one that was still being debated at the time.
“Bruce was a man caught in the crosshairs of history because doctors through they were just doing their jobs and didn't think he was going to live.
“Assuming he wouldn't have, if doctors had followed the law, his family would have at least been given the chance to say goodbye.”
As for Hume and Lower, they had already been beaten in the quest to perform the world's first human to human heart transplant.
That honour went to South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard, who had spent three months in America working with them two years previously.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Dream expert shares meaning behind common nightmares - and tips for better sleep

The global coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of stress and concern and while lockdown restrictions may have eased , many of us are still facing uncertainty about the future .
For some , this has had a damaging effect on their sleep - with a number of people reporting they 've had vivid and bizarre dreams over the last few months .
Bed specialist Time4Sleep have been looking into some of the most unusual dreams and working with dreams analyst Lauri Loewenberg to reveal the true meaning behind these .
One common nightmare people have had during this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the home - and horrifying things happening while inside .
She said : `` My boyfriend turned our house into an escape room and I made my way through all the levels solving puzzles and going from room to room thinking it was such a great idea and a lovely thing for him to do for me .
`` Then I went into the final room and it was like a scene from the saw film and he tried to kill me . ''
What on earth does it all mean ?
Lauri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reflection of the dreamer ’ s relationship with her boyfriend while in lockdown .
`` At first it was fun and challenging , but now she is realising that this is a situation she wants to escape from ; not necessarily the relationship but the difficulties lockdown is bringing to the relationship . ''
She continued : `` Murder in dreams usually means the dreamer is feeling pressured to end or change something in real life .
So this dreamer may be realising there are certain dynamics within the relationship that need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad dreams where you realise you 're completely naked ?
Kathryn , a 27-year-old PR specialist from Lincolnshire recounted her nightmare , saying : `` I dreamt about my first day back in the office .
I got ready for work and was excited to see everyone but once I ’ d walked into the middle of the room where everyone was I looked down and realised I was completely naked !
Then I started panicking . ''
Lauri knows exactly what 's going on here .
`` Being naked in public is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dreams , '' she explained .
`` The main cause of it is being concerned about how others perceive us .
So something must be causing this dreamer to worry about what her co-workers will think of her once she returned .
Perhaps she is feeling vulnerable about her job security . ''
If you 've been dreaming about fighting Zombies , like Billy , a designer from New York , there 's a logical reason .
`` Zombie dreams are very common right now .
There are several reasons why a zombie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Lauri states .
`` This virus can be deadly and quarantine can certainly feel like an apocalypse - we tend to equate zombies with an apocalypse .
Also , if a ‘ zombie ’ bites you , you turn into a zombie .
Similarly , you can catch the virus . ''
The expert goes on to explain how dreaming about being stuck in a maze could represent the `` new normal that we are all trying to navigate '' , while disturbing dreams about the ears and mouth are often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
She adds : `` When we lose teeth in a dream , it is usually because we let something out of our mouth that should have remained in there permanently . ''
Why are we still having such horrible dreams despite lockdown easing ?
According to Lauri it 's all to do with our thoughts during the day , before going to bed .
`` Our dreams are a continuation of our thoughts from the day .
If your day is full of worrisome or stressful thoughts , your dreams will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jolt us awake which is why they tend to be easier to remember than the dreams we sleep through . ''
In attempt to help eliminate bad dreams Time4Sleep went on to share some top tips to help get a better night 's sleep .
These include : Diet is an essential factor when it comes to a restful sleep , as hypnotherapist Dipti Tait explained : `` Eating late and too heavily will wake up the digestive system and if you are trying to sleep while your digestive system is overactive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your ability to wind down . ''
Avoid eating large meals as well as drinking sugary or caffeinated drinks before going to bed as this can lead to digestive problems that disrupt sleep .
The key is to stay hydrated throughout the day and exercise regularly , making sure that this exercise is done earlier in the day to reduce stimulation before sleep .
Your mattress plays a huge role in adjusting and regulating your body ’ s temperature and if you ’ re struggling to get to sleep because of the warm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night of tossing and turning .
Jonathan Warren , director at Time4Sleep , advises : `` Mattresses that contain natural fillings such as cotton , bamboo or wool are ideal for regulating temperature as they tend to be cooler as well as naturally hypoallergenic .
Another option may be a gel memory foam mattress that regulates your temperature by adjusting to your body . ''
Finding a cosy spot for an afternoon nap can be very tempting , especially if you ’ re still working from home .
Though it may seem like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a daytime nap can actually do the opposite , confusing your body clock and leaving you wide awake when it ’ s time to sleep .
Dipti Tait says : “ Taking naps and falling asleep for parts of the day will definitely send confusing messages about your sleep patterns to your brain.
” There are several forms of light that can have a negative effect on your sleep .
Natural sunlight can play havoc during the lighter months and Jason Peterkin , director at 247 Blinds suggests : `` Blackout blinds are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rays that may seep through your curtains . ''
Artificial blue light from screens can also trick your body into thinking it ’ s still daytime so reduce the impact and put your phone away an hour before bed to allow your body to begin to relax and unwind .
Getting a good night ’ s sleep is not just about relaxing your body , it 's also important to relax your mind .
Many of us are understandably overwhelmed with constant thoughts and feelings that can make it difficult to switch off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you find yourself unable to escape from your thoughts , try writing them down to free up your headspace and allow sleep and relaxation to come first .
Do you have a story to share ?
We want to hear all about it .
Email us at yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

If you've been suffering from bad dreams recently, expert Lauri Loewenberg might be able to help you figure out what's really been causing your nightmares
The global coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of stress and concern and while lockdown restrictions may have eased, many of us are still facing uncertainty about the future.
For some, this has had a damaging effect on their sleep - with a number of people reporting they've had vivid and bizarre dreams over the last few months.
Bed specialist Time4Sleep have been looking into some of the most unusual dreams and working with dreams analyst Lauri Loewenberg to reveal the true meaning behind these.
One common nightmare people have had during this time is to do with being stuck in the home - and horrifying things happening while inside.
Laura, a 27-year-old admin assistant from Sheffield, shared her creepy house dream.
She said: "My boyfriend turned our house into an escape room and I made my way through all the levels solving puzzles and going from room to room thinking it was such a great idea and a lovely thing for him to do for me.
"Then I went into the final room and it was like a scene from the saw film and he tried to kill me."
What on earth does it all mean?
Lauri says: "This dream could be a reflection of the dreamer’s relationship with her boyfriend while in lockdown.
"At first it was fun and challenging, but now she is realising that this is a situation she wants to escape from; not necessarily the relationship but the difficulties lockdown is bringing to the relationship."
She continued: "Murder in dreams usually means the dreamer is feeling pressured to end or change something in real life. So this dreamer may be realising there are certain dynamics within the relationship that need to change."
And what about bad dreams where you realise you're completely naked?
Kathryn, a 27-year-old PR specialist from Lincolnshire recounted her nightmare, saying: "I dreamt about my first day back in the office. I got ready for work and was excited to see everyone but once I’d walked into the middle of the room where everyone was I looked down and realised I was completely naked! Then I started panicking."
Lauri knows exactly what's going on here.
"Being naked in public is one of the top five most common dreams," she explained.
"The main cause of it is being concerned about how others perceive us. So something must be causing this dreamer to worry about what her co-workers will think of her once she returned. Perhaps she is feeling vulnerable about her job security."
Image: Getty) Getty)
If you've been dreaming about fighting Zombies, like Billy, a designer from New York, there's a logical reason.
"Zombie dreams are very common right now. There are several reasons why a zombie is a popular choice to personify Covid-19," Lauri states.
"This virus can be deadly and quarantine can certainly feel like an apocalypse - we tend to equate zombies with an apocalypse. Also, if a ‘zombie’ bites you, you turn into a zombie. Similarly, you can catch the virus."
The expert goes on to explain how dreaming about being stuck in a maze could represent the "new normal that we are all trying to navigate", while disturbing dreams about the ears and mouth are often to do with a "communication issue".
She adds: "When we lose teeth in a dream, it is usually because we let something out of our mouth that should have remained in there permanently."
Why are we still having such horrible dreams despite lockdown easing?
According to Lauri it's all to do with our thoughts during the day, before going to bed.
"Our dreams are a continuation of our thoughts from the day. If your day is full of worrisome or stressful thoughts, your dreams will reflect that. Stressful dreams tend to jolt us awake which is why they tend to be easier to remember than the dreams we sleep through."
In attempt to help eliminate bad dreams Time4Sleep went on to share some top tips to help get a better night's sleep. These include:
Exercise and refuel with nutritious foods
Diet is an essential factor when it comes to a restful sleep, as hypnotherapist Dipti Tait explained: "Eating late and too heavily will wake up the digestive system and if you are trying to sleep while your digestive system is overactive, this will have an adverse effect on your ability to wind down."
Avoid eating large meals as well as drinking sugary or caffeinated drinks before going to bed as this can lead to digestive problems that disrupt sleep.
The key is to stay hydrated throughout the day and exercise regularly, making sure that this exercise is done earlier in the day to reduce stimulation before sleep.
Regulate your temperature
Your mattress plays a huge role in adjusting and regulating your body’s temperature and if you’re struggling to get to sleep because of the warm weather, this could lead to a night of tossing and turning.
Jonathan Warren, director at Time4Sleep, advises: "Mattresses that contain natural fillings such as cotton, bamboo or wool are ideal for regulating temperature as they tend to be cooler as well as naturally hypoallergenic. Another option may be a gel memory foam mattress that regulates your temperature by adjusting to your body."
Ditch the daytime naps
Finding a cosy spot for an afternoon nap can be very tempting, especially if you’re still working from home. Though it may seem like a good way to boost energy, a daytime nap can actually do the opposite, confusing your body clock and leaving you wide awake when it’s time to sleep.
Dipti Tait says: “Taking naps and falling asleep for parts of the day will definitely send confusing messages about your sleep patterns to your brain.”
Be mindful of light
There are several forms of light that can have a negative effect on your sleep.
Natural sunlight can play havoc during the lighter months and Jason Peterkin, director at 247 Blinds suggests: "Blackout blinds are great as the thicker fabric blocks out rays that may seep through your curtains."
Artificial blue light from screens can also trick your body into thinking it’s still daytime so reduce the impact and put your phone away an hour before bed to allow your body to begin to relax and unwind.
Note down your worries
Getting a good night’s sleep is not just about relaxing your body, it's also important to relax your mind.
Many of us are understandably overwhelmed with constant thoughts and feelings that can make it difficult to switch off and fall into a deep sleep. If you find yourself unable to escape from your thoughts, try writing them down to free up your headspace and allow sleep and relaxation to come first.
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Coleen Rooney prepares her son Kit for going back to school after Barbados break

Coleen Rooney has been gearing up for her son Kit to return to school .
The three eldest of her four sons - Kai , 10 , Klay , seven , Kit , four , and Cass , two - will be back to school .
Boris Johnson has said he 's going to `` fully '' reopen England 's schools by September after everything closed because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Teachers ' unions have been in uproar over the move but schools have promised to make teaching environments safe with social distancing and mask-wearing .
Some parents have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was behind the move on getting kids back into the learning environment .
Coleen threw her support for the Government in her latest Instagram .
The WAG captured her son Kit proudly wearing his school uniform in a series of shots which she made into a collage .
Kit looked smart in his school uniform which included a hat , blazer with yellow stripes and grey trousers .
She wrote : `` Uniform try on . ''
The Rooney family - including husband Wayne - have recently returned to their home turf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in Barbados .
They had enjoyed the seclusion of a five-bedroom villa setting guests back at £25,000 a week to rent .
The Royal Westmoreland luxury estate has attracted a whole galaxy of stars with its picturesque scenery and spacious rooms .
It was a well deserved break for Coleen amid her preparation to face Rebekah Vardy in court in Rebekah 's libel case against her .
In extraordinary claims , Coleen accused Rebekah 's Instagram account of leaking stories about her private life to the newspapers .
Quickly it become dubbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have gained this knowledge by blocking every account from seeing the stories apart from Rebekah 's Instagram .
It 's gearing up to be one of the most nail-biting celebrity courtroom clashes of all time .

Coleen Rooney has been getting her son Kit ready for school by getting him to try his uniform on as she publicly supported the move of getting children back into the learning environment
Coleen Rooney prepares her son Kit for going back to school after Barbados break
Coleen Rooney has been gearing up for her son Kit to return to school.
The three eldest of her four sons - Kai, 10, Klay, seven, Kit, four, and Cass, two - will be back to school.
Boris Johnson has said he's going to "fully" reopen England's schools by September after everything closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers' unions have been in uproar over the move but schools have promised to make teaching environments safe with social distancing and mask-wearing.
Some parents have also voiced their concerns but Coleen proved she was behind the move on getting kids back into the learning environment.
Image: coleen_rooney/Instagram) coleen_rooney/Instagram)
Coleen threw her support for the Government in her latest Instagram.
The WAG captured her son Kit proudly wearing his school uniform in a series of shots which she made into a collage.
Kit looked smart in his school uniform which included a hat, blazer with yellow stripes and grey trousers.
Image: coleen_rooney/Instagram) coleen_rooney/Instagram)
She wrote: "Uniform try on."
The Rooney family - including husband Wayne - have recently returned to their home turf in the UK from their sun-scorched break out in Barbados.
They had enjoyed the seclusion of a five-bedroom villa setting guests back at £25,000 a week to rent.
Image: coleen_rooney/Instagram) coleen_rooney/Instagram)
The Royal Westmoreland luxury estate has attracted a whole galaxy of stars with its picturesque scenery and spacious rooms.
It was a well deserved break for Coleen amid her preparation to face Rebekah Vardy in court in Rebekah's libel case against her.
In extraordinary claims, Coleen accused Rebekah's Instagram account of leaking stories about her private life to the newspapers.
Quickly it become dubbed "WAGatha Christie" after Coleen claimed to have gained this knowledge by blocking every account from seeing the stories apart from Rebekah's Instagram.
It's gearing up to be one of the most nail-biting celebrity courtroom clashes of all time.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Teenager 'kills her mum and lives with mummified corpse in bath for four months'

A teenager is accused of killing her mother and living with the rotting corpse for four months as neighbours noticed an `` unbearable '' smell but did n't raise the alarm .
The 45-year-old mum 's mummified body was discovered in a bathtub at a flat in l'Alcudia de Crespins in southern Spain after police were finally tipped off , local media reported .
It is said the mother , named locally as Ana , was fatally stabbed in April while residents were confined in their homes during the country 's coronavirus lockdown .
Her 19-year-old daughter , Teri , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing had happened , it is alleged .
Neighbours said there was a vile stench around the four-storey block of flats , but they did not suspect that the foul odour was from a body that was decomposing in one of the flats , the Olive Press reported .
Teri and her 19-year-old boyfriend have been arrested and are due to be charged in the death of her mother , who worked as a carer and cleaner in the community .
The young couple had been staying with the divorced mum-of-two , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reports .
Civil Guard officers were told about the rotting corpse by one of Teri 's friends , it was reported .
The teen allegedly confessed to her male friend that she had fatally stabbed her mum .
He alerted police on Wednesday , and officers discovered the victim 's remains when they entered the flat on Thursday morning .
Due to the mummified condition of the body , a coroner was unable to determine the exact date of Ana 's death .
But the Olive Press and Las Provincias reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her daughter lived with the corpse for four months despite the stench of rotting flesh .
Ana was a Bulgarian national who had lived in the area , located in the Valencia Community , for 20 years .
Neighbours told El Espanol of their shock after the corpse was discovered .
They said they asked Teri where her mum was , and the teen told them she would return in a few days .
A man who lives in the building said : `` The block smelled bad .
It seems that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they were trying to get rid of her . ''
Another man added : “ The mother was stabbed and she was put in the bathtub with ice to prevent the decomposition of her body ” A third neighbour said : `` The smell on the stairs was unbearable . ''
Neighbours also claimed they often heard people screaming and rowing in the flat .
They said Ana was divorced and also had a son who moved out with his father when the couple split a few years ago .
A police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indicates that it is an alleged violent death .
`` The body was in an advanced state of decomposition . ''
Another source said : `` The woman 's daughter and the young woman 's boyfriend have been arrested as suspects in this alleged violent death and it is expected that they will be brought to court this weekend . ''

Neighbours noticed an "unbearable" smell but didn't suspect there was a rotting corpse inside the flat, where a teenage daughter is accused of killing her mum while confined during Spain's coronavirus lockdown
Teenager 'kills her mum and lives with mummified corpse in bathtub for four months'
A teenager is accused of killing her mother and living with the rotting corpse for four months as neighbours noticed an "unbearable" smell but didn't raise the alarm.
The 45-year-old mum's mummified body was discovered in a bathtub at a flat in l'Alcudia de Crespins in southern Spain after police were finally tipped off, local media reported.
It is said the mother, named locally as Ana, was fatally stabbed in April while residents were confined in their homes during the country's coronavirus lockdown.
Her 19-year-old daughter, Teri, continued to live in the apartment like nothing had happened, it is alleged.
Neighbours said there was a vile stench around the four-storey block of flats, but they did not suspect that the foul odour was from a body that was decomposing in one of the flats, the Olive Press reported.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Teri and her 19-year-old boyfriend have been arrested and are due to be charged in the death of her mother, who worked as a carer and cleaner in the community.
The young couple had been staying with the divorced mum-of-two, but neighbours often heard them rowing, according to reports.
Civil Guard officers were told about the rotting corpse by one of Teri's friends, it was reported.
The teen allegedly confessed to her male friend that she had fatally stabbed her mum.
He alerted police on Wednesday, and officers discovered the victim's remains when they entered the flat on Thursday morning.
Due to the mummified condition of the body, a coroner was unable to determine the exact date of Ana's death.
But the Olive Press and Las Provincias reported that the mum was killed in April and her daughter lived with the corpse for four months despite the stench of rotting flesh.
Ana was a Bulgarian national who had lived in the area, located in the Valencia Community, for 20 years.
Neighbours told El Espanol of their shock after the corpse was discovered.
They said they asked Teri where her mum was, and the teen told them she would return in a few days.
A man who lives in the building said: "The block smelled bad. It seems that the mother was being kept in the bathtub and they were trying to get rid of her."
Another man added: “The mother was stabbed and she was put in the bathtub with ice to prevent the decomposition of her body”
A third neighbour said: "The smell on the stairs was unbearable."
Neighbours also claimed they often heard people screaming and rowing in the flat.
They said Ana was divorced and also had a son who moved out with his father when the couple split a few years ago.
A police source told El Espanol: "Everything indicates that it is an alleged violent death.
"The body was in an advanced state of decomposition."
Another source said: "The woman's daughter and the young woman's boyfriend have been arrested as suspects in this alleged violent death and it is expected that they will be brought to court this weekend."


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Pop star to soap star - how music's famous faces carved out new careers on TV

A host of pop stars have swapped the stage for the soap set over the years .
Turning their hand to acting , a number of singers have gone on to successfully carve out acting careers .
Mica Paris is the latest to make the transition .
The Where Is The Love singer , 51 , has signed up to star in EastEnders .
She 'll be joining the BBC soap in September as Ellie Nixon .
The 80s hitmaker will have a surprising connection to another Walford resident and is sure to stir things up when she bursts onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role , Mica said : `` I have been a fan since its first episode with Susan Tully being my favourite .
`` My character the formidable Ellie Nixon , is a new frontier for me as an actress - a lot of folks will see me as never before . ''
But Mica is far from the first pop star to flex their acting muscles in soapland .
Here , we take a look back at some of the most successful pop stars turned soap stars ... Kym found fame in 2001 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on TV show Popstars .
After years in the band , Kym joined Coronation Street in 2006 as Michelle Connor .
She became a huge part of life in Weatherfield , starring in the soap for 13 years before quitting in 2019 .
Kym had some huge storylines during her time on the cobbles .
Michelle had a tumultuous relationship with Steve McDonald , discovered her son had been accidentally switched at birth , and suffered a number of family tragedies , including the death of her brother Paul and the murder of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minibus crash , tragically lost her son who was stillborn , and went through a lot with her husband Robert Preston , including having their wedding crashed by murderer Pat Phelan .
Kym won a string of awards for her portrayal of Michelle , as well as huge critical acclaim for her acting in her stillbirth storyline .
The harrowing scenes were even more poignant given that Michelle had also lost a baby in real life .
She campaigned to change the law and see that stillborn children receive birth certficates .
Singer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street .
He played Gail Platt 's eldest son Nick Tilsley from 1997 to 1999 , and again from 2002 to 2004 .
The role was eventually taken over by Ben Price when the character returned in 2009 .
Adam made history on the soap , taking part in the show 's first every gay kiss with Todd Grimshaw , who was played by Bruno Langley .
Adam later joined the cast of Hollyoaks , swapping one soap for another .
He played Kyle Kelly from 2017 until 2020 when his character took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned to acting when he joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Ryan Knight .
Duncan appeared in the Channel 4 soap from 2016 to 2018 .
He played the husband of Amy Barnes and the nephew of police officer Geoff Thorpe .
He murdered them both .
Ryan died in a shocking showdown with Harry Thompson when he fell into a river during a fight , with Harry leaving him to drown .
Like her Hear'Say bandmate Kym , Suzanne also transitioned to soapland .
She starred in ITV 's other soap Emmerdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , taking over the role from Raine Davison .
Suzanne won the role after auditioning for soap bosses , who tried out around 50 actresses for the part .
During her time in the Dales , Suzanne 's character had an affair with Carl King , causing plenty of drama .
X Factor winner Shayne joined the cast of Corrie in 2015 .
His role of Aidan Connor won him awards and critical acclaim .
Aidan had an affair with Maria while he was in a relationship with Eva , with the women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wedding and falling into a fountain .
Aidan 's life came to a tragic end in 2018 when he took killed himself after a struggle with depression .
His lifeless body was discovered by his father Johnny in a shocking storyline that brought attention to the issue of male suicide .
Boyzone star Keith also spent some time on the cobbles .
He starred in Corrie as Ciaran McCarthy from 2002 to 2005 , despite originally being brought in for just a three-week stint .
He temporarily returned to the soap from 2010 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationships , dating Sunita Alahan , Tracy Barlow and Kym Marsh 's Michelle Connor .
Ladies ' man Ciaran joined the soap as an old pal of Peter Barlow 's from their time in the navy .
Spandau Ballet star Martin famously starred in BBC soap EastEnders as Steve Owen from 1998 to 2002 .
Steve was a shady businessman and was one of the show 's biggest villains .
Martin 's first major storyline saw his character murder his old flame Saskia Duncan on Valentine 's Day in 1999 .
Steve was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pair regularly clashed in Albert Square .
Martin was involved in one of the soap 's most memorable storylines ever when he became a suspect in Who Shot Phil ?
in 2001 .
Martin left the soap when his contract came to an end , but not before one last attempt to settle his score with Phil .
The character left London to start a new life in America .
Former X Factor star Rachel joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Lisa Loveday in 2016 .
Lisa was the long-lost daughter of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quit the soap earlier this year after claiming there was a culture of racism backstage .
Rachel spoke out against the show after disagreeing with the way bosses had handled the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd 's death .
`` I am disappointed with Hollyoaks ' approach with showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement yesterday , '' Rachel began in her Twitter statement on June 5 .
`` Did black lives matter when I was told 'you 're all the same ' via a make up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to this day ?
`` Did Black Lives Matter when a number of female black actors were forced to drastically change their hair , because if not , the viewers 'would not be able to tell them apart ? '
'' Rachel went on : `` Do Black Lives Matter when my fellow black castmates are deemed 'angry , aggressive and too vocal ? '
`` Did Black Lives Matter when referred to as 'bl*****s ' by a senior member of the production team ? ''
She continued : `` Do Black Lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last four years at Hollyoaks , I have only worked with one black director ?
`` Honestly , the list goes on .
Having a black cast member speak on behalf of Hollyoaks to show that the work is being done is not as progressive as they think .
As a matter of fact , very little is being done behind the scenes .
`` Unfortunately , Hollyoaks ' response seems to me , performative and disingenuous .
It starts within the workplace .
Systemic changes must be put into practice .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the experiences I have encountered are a constant reminder of how difficult it is being a black woman in the industry .
I am no longer standing for it . ''
`` Putting out a podcast on racism and asking your black members to teach you how to tackle racism is the bare minimum . ''
She concluded : `` THINK .
DO BETTER .
I hope Hollyoaks delivers the same energy when # BlackLivesMatter is no longer trending . ''
In response to Rachel 's allegations , a representative for Hollyoaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are really concerned to read Rachel ’ s comments on social media about Hollyoaks this evening .
We will be in touch with Rachel directly . ''
Fellow X Factor star Ray also joined the cast of Hollyoaks .
He played Jonny Baxter from 2018 to 2019 .
His character was an employee at The Bean and part of a right wing extremist group .
He left the show when the storyline surrounding right wing politics came to an end .
Ray also starred in Brookside back in the day before he showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tormented child Anthony Murray from 2000 to 2003 .
He also guest starred in an episode of Merseybeat as Leon Marsh .

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Singer Mica Paris is the latest star to swap the stage and studio for life in soapland as she joins the cast of EastEnders - but she's far from the first
From pop star to soap star - how music's famous faces carved out new careers on the telly
A host of pop stars have swapped the stage for the soap set over the years.
Turning their hand to acting, a number of singers have gone on to successfully carve out acting careers.
Mica Paris is the latest to make the transition.
The Where Is The Love singer, 51, has signed up to star in EastEnders.
She'll be joining the BBC soap in September as Ellie Nixon.
The 80s hitmaker will have a surprising connection to another Walford resident and is sure to stir things up when she bursts onto Albert Square.
Speaking about landing the role, Mica said: "I have been a fan since its first episode with Susan Tully being my favourite.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"My character the formidable Ellie Nixon, is a new frontier for me as an actress - a lot of folks will see me as never before."
But Mica is far from the first pop star to flex their acting muscles in soapland.
Here, we take a look back at some of the most successful pop stars turned soap stars...
Kym Marsh
Kym found fame in 2001 after winning a place in band Hear'Say on TV show Popstars.
After years in the band, Kym joined Coronation Street in 2006 as Michelle Connor.
She became a huge part of life in Weatherfield, starring in the soap for 13 years before quitting in 2019.
Kym had some huge storylines during her time on the cobbles.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Michelle had a tumultuous relationship with Steve McDonald, discovered her son had been accidentally switched at birth, and suffered a number of family tragedies, including the death of her brother Paul and the murder of sibling Liam.
Michelle also survived a minibus crash, tragically lost her son who was stillborn, and went through a lot with her husband Robert Preston, including having their wedding crashed by murderer Pat Phelan.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Kym won a string of awards for her portrayal of Michelle, as well as huge critical acclaim for her acting in her stillbirth storyline.
The harrowing scenes were even more poignant given that Michelle had also lost a baby in real life.
She campaigned to change the law and see that stillborn children receive birth certficates.
Adam Rickitt
Singer Adam also spent some time on Coronation Street.
He played Gail Platt's eldest son Nick Tilsley from 1997 to 1999, and again from 2002 to 2004.
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The role was eventually taken over by Ben Price when the character returned in 2009.
Adam made history on the soap, taking part in the show's first every gay kiss with Todd Grimshaw, who was played by Bruno Langley.
Adam later joined the cast of Hollyoaks, swapping one soap for another.
He played Kyle Kelly from 2017 until 2020 when his character took his own life.
Duncan James
Blue star Duncan turned to acting when he joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Ryan Knight.
Duncan appeared in the Channel 4 soap from 2016 to 2018.
He played the husband of Amy Barnes and the nephew of police officer Geoff Thorpe.
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He murdered them both.
Ryan died in a shocking showdown with Harry Thompson when he fell into a river during a fight, with Harry leaving him to drown.
Suzanne Shaw
Like her Hear'Say bandmate Kym, Suzanne also transitioned to soapland.
She starred in ITV's other soap Emmerdale as Eve Jenson from 2010 to 2011, taking over the role from Raine Davison.
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Image: ITV) ITV)
Suzanne won the role after auditioning for soap bosses, who tried out around 50 actresses for the part.
During her time in the Dales, Suzanne's character had an affair with Carl King, causing plenty of drama.
Shayne Ward
X Factor winner Shayne joined the cast of Corrie in 2015.
His role of Aidan Connor won him awards and critical acclaim.
Aidan had an affair with Maria while he was in a relationship with Eva, with the women famously fighting during Eva and Aidan's wedding and falling into a fountain.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Aidan's life came to a tragic end in 2018 when he took killed himself after a struggle with depression.
His lifeless body was discovered by his father Johnny in a shocking storyline that brought attention to the issue of male suicide.
Keith Duffy
Boyzone star Keith also spent some time on the cobbles.
He starred in Corrie as Ciaran McCarthy from 2002 to 2005, despite originally being brought in for just a three-week stint.
He temporarily returned to the soap from 2010 to 2011.
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Ciaran had many romantic relationships, dating Sunita Alahan, Tracy Barlow and Kym Marsh's Michelle Connor.
Ladies' man Ciaran joined the soap as an old pal of Peter Barlow's from their time in the navy.
Martin Kemp
Spandau Ballet star Martin famously starred in BBC soap EastEnders as Steve Owen from 1998 to 2002.
Steve was a shady businessman and was one of the show's biggest villains.
Image: PA) PA)
Martin's first major storyline saw his character murder his old flame Saskia Duncan on Valentine's Day in 1999.
Steve was a huge nemesis of Phil Mitchell and the pair regularly clashed in Albert Square.
Martin was involved in one of the soap's most memorable storylines ever when he became a suspect in Who Shot Phil? in 2001.
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Martin left the soap when his contract came to an end, but not before one last attempt to settle his score with Phil.
The character left London to start a new life in America.
Rachel Adedeji
Former X Factor star Rachel joined the cast of Hollyoaks as Lisa Loveday in 2016.
Lisa was the long-lost daughter of Simone and Louis Loveday.
She famously quit the soap earlier this year after claiming there was a culture of racism backstage.
Rachel spoke out against the show after disagreeing with the way bosses had handled the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd's death.
"I am disappointed with Hollyoaks' approach with showing solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement yesterday," Rachel began in her Twitter statement on June 5.
"Did black lives matter when I was told 'you're all the same' via a make up artist you employed and remains in employment to this day?
"Did Black Lives Matter when a number of female black actors were forced to drastically change their hair, because if not, the viewers 'would not be able to tell them apart?'"
Rachel went on: "Do Black Lives Matter when my fellow black castmates are deemed 'angry, aggressive and too vocal?'
"Did Black Lives Matter when referred to as 'bl*****s' by a senior member of the production team?"
She continued: "Do Black Lives really matter to you if over the last four years at Hollyoaks, I have only worked with one black director?
Image: Lime Pictures) Lime Pictures)
"Honestly, the list goes on. Having a black cast member speak on behalf of Hollyoaks to show that the work is being done is not as progressive as they think. As a matter of fact, very little is being done behind the scenes.
"Unfortunately, Hollyoaks' response seems to me, performative and disingenuous. It starts within the workplace. Systemic changes must be put into practice.
"Working at Hollyoaks is mostly positive, but the experiences I have encountered are a constant reminder of how difficult it is being a black woman in the industry. I am no longer standing for it."
"Putting out a podcast on racism and asking your black members to teach you how to tackle racism is the bare minimum."
She concluded: "THINK. DO BETTER. I hope Hollyoaks delivers the same energy when #BlackLivesMatter is no longer trending."
In response to Rachel's allegations, a representative for Hollyoaks said at the time: "We are really concerned to read Rachel’s comments on social media about Hollyoaks this evening. We will be in touch with Rachel directly."
Ray Quinn
Fellow X Factor star Ray also joined the cast of Hollyoaks.
He played Jonny Baxter from 2018 to 2019.
His character was an employee at The Bean and part of a right wing extremist group.
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He left the show when the storyline surrounding right wing politics came to an end.
Ray also starred in Brookside back in the day before he showed up on X Factor.
He played tormented child Anthony Murray from 2000 to 2003.
He also guest starred in an episode of Merseybeat as Leon Marsh.