thedailymirror--2020-02-03--Girl, 2, injured after gunmen shoot at car in middle of Birmingham street

A toddler has been rushed to hospital after gunmen shot the car she was travelling in .
The two-year-old girl was hit by flying glass in the ordeal in Balsall Heath , Birmingham .
The thugs took the Volkswagen Golf when four people inside , including the tot , fled for their lives .
The car was found abandoned nearby a short time later .
But West Midlands Police still hunt the crazed gunmen .
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Contact webnews @ mirror.co.uk A man in his 20s also suffered minor injuries .
`` Detectives are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was injured when a gun was fired at a car in Birmingham , '' a spokesman for the force said .
`` The baby was hit by flying glass as a window of the VW Golf was smashed in Clifton Road , Balsall Heath , last night ( 2 February ) .
`` Four people , including the toddler , got out before offenders stole the car which was found abandoned nearby a short time later .
`` The young child was taken to hospital with minor cuts and has since been discharged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his 20s , was assessed by paramedics for shock . ''
The spokesman said enquiries were under way and CCTV was being gathered as detectives look to establish was responsible for the attack .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` We were called to reports of a gunshot incident on Clifton Road , Balsall Heath at 7.22pm .
`` One ambulance attended the scene .
On arrival we discovered two patients , a man and a child , who following treatment at the scene , were transported to hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hanlon , from Force CID , said : `` This is a truly appalling incident and the ordeal has traumatised a family .
There were four people in the car at the time and it ’ s just fortunate no-one was more seriously injured .
`` Gun crime is always unacceptable , but even more so when a young child ’ s safety is put at risk .
`` We are working to establish the circumstances behind this attack and would urge anyone with information which can help us to come forward .
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West Midlands Police continue to investigate after thugs shot at a Volkswagen Golf in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, which left the toddler and a man injured
Girl, 2, injured after gunmen shoot at car in middle of Birmingham street
A toddler has been rushed to hospital after gunmen shot the car she was travelling in.
The two-year-old girl was hit by flying glass in the ordeal in Balsall Heath, Birmingham.
The thugs took the Volkswagen Golf when four people inside, including the tot, fled for their lives.
The car was found abandoned nearby a short time later.
But West Midlands Police still hunt the crazed gunmen.
Have you been affected by this story? Contact webnews@mirror.co.uk
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A man in his 20s also suffered minor injuries.
"Detectives are appealing for information after a two-year-old girl was injured when a gun was fired at a car in Birmingham," a spokesman for the force said.
"The baby was hit by flying glass as a window of the VW Golf was smashed in Clifton Road, Balsall Heath, last night (2 February).
"Four people, including the toddler, got out before offenders stole the car which was found abandoned nearby a short time later.
"The young child was taken to hospital with minor cuts and has since been discharged. Another passenger, a man aged in his 20s, was assessed by paramedics for shock."
The spokesman said enquiries were under way and CCTV was being gathered as detectives look to establish was responsible for the attack.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a gunshot incident on Clifton Road, Balsall Heath at 7.22pm.
"One ambulance attended the scene. On arrival we discovered two patients, a man and a child, who following treatment at the scene, were transported to hospital for further treatment.”
Det Sgt Simon Hanlon, from Force CID, said: "This is a truly appalling incident and the ordeal has traumatised a family. There were four people in the car at the time and it’s just fortunate no-one was more seriously injured.
"Gun crime is always unacceptable, but even more so when a young child’s safety is put at risk.
"We are working to establish the circumstances behind this attack and would urge anyone with information which can help us to come forward."


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Four Ryanair passengers collapse mid-air on 'flight from hell' to Edinburgh

A man who collapsed on a Ryanair flight has described the mid-air 'panic ' as up to four passengers were struck down on board .
Holidaymakers were returning to Edinburgh from the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Sunday night when the plane appeared to run into issues .
Shaun Pinkerton , 27 , said an alarm had been sounding while the flight was boarding , but it took off as planned around 9.50pm .
About an hour after takeoff a 17-year-old girl collapsed and needed CPR , Mr Pinkerton claimed .
Then a second and third person fainted , followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speculated that there was n't enough oxygen - but Ryanair stressed that there was no fault with the aircraft .
He told the Scottish Sun he was unconscious , describing it as `` like something out of a movie . ''
Mr Pinkerton said : “ There were people standing in aisles giving CPR and they had huge oxygen tanks out .
“ I was knocked out and needed an oxygen mask .
Then I went into shock and was total shaking.
” He said the flight was not diverted .
Instead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid affected passengers , who were located around the front and centre of the plane .
The garage manager from Edinburgh had been on a four-day holiday with friends before the dramatic flight .
He has trips booked to Poland and Madrid in coming months .
However Mr Pinkerton said the incident had left him afraid to ever set foot on a plane again , adding that he had filed a complaint with Ryanair over the incident .
Mr Pinkerton said : `` I ’ m a young guy , I fly all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fine .
There was something seriously wrong with that flight , folk were worrying there wasn ’ t enough oxygen . ''
A spokesperson for the airline told The Independent : “ The crew of this flight from Budapest to Edinburgh ( 31 Jan ) called ahead to request medical assistance on landing after two customers became ill onboard .
“ The aircraft landed normally and these customers were met by medics for further treatment.
” They emphasised that there was no fault with the aircraft .
Edinburgh Airport confirmed to the Independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made by the flight crew , and medics were waiting for the plane when it landed .
The Mirror Online has approached Ryanair for further comment .

A 27-year-old man claims he and other three passengers passed out on a Ryanair flight from Budapest to Edinburgh shortly after takeoff - and one teen even needed CPR
Four Ryanair passengers collapse mid-air on 'flight from hell' to Edinburgh
A man who collapsed on a Ryanair flight has described the mid-air 'panic' as up to four passengers were struck down on board.
Holidaymakers were returning to Edinburgh from the Hungarian capital of Budapest on Sunday night when the plane appeared to run into issues.
Ryanair has said there were not technical issues with the aircraft.
Shaun Pinkerton, 27, said an alarm had been sounding while the flight was boarding, but it took off as planned around 9.50pm.
About an hour after takeoff a 17-year-old girl collapsed and needed CPR, Mr Pinkerton claimed.
Then a second and third person fainted, followed by Mr Pinkerton himself.
Mr Pinkerton speculated that there wasn't enough oxygen - but Ryanair stressed that there was no fault with the aircraft.
He told the Scottish Sun he was unconscious, describing it as "like something out of a movie."
Mr Pinkerton said: “There were people standing in aisles giving CPR and they had huge oxygen tanks out.
“I was knocked out and needed an oxygen mask. Then I went into shock and was total shaking.”
He said the flight was not diverted.
Instead, crew had wheeled out oxygen tanks to aid affected passengers, who were located around the front and centre of the plane.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
The garage manager from Edinburgh had been on a four-day holiday with friends before the dramatic flight.
He has trips booked to Poland and Madrid in coming months.
However Mr Pinkerton said the incident had left him afraid to ever set foot on a plane again, adding that he had filed a complaint with Ryanair over the incident.
Mr Pinkerton said: "I’m a young guy, I fly all the time and I’m always fine. There was something seriously wrong with that flight, folk were worrying there wasn’t enough oxygen."
A spokesperson for the airline said: “The crew of this flight from Budapest to Edinburgh (31 Jan) called ahead to request medical assistance on landing after two customers became ill onboard.
“The aircraft landed normally and these customers were met by medics for further treatment.”
They emphasised that there was no fault with the aircraft.
Edinburgh Airport confirmed to the Independent that an emergency first aid request was made by the flight crew, and medics were waiting for the plane when it landed.


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Rio Ferdinand feared he would never be happy again following death of wife Rebecca

Rio Ferdinand has admitted he feared he would “ never be happy again ” following the death of his wife Rebecca in 2015 .
His confession comes in an emotional film in which he says he was not looking for love , but focusing on his three grieving children .
Rio , 41 , admits in the BBC documentary , made in the run-up to his wedding to Kate Wright , that she has brought joy to all their lives .
He said : `` I thought I ’ m never going to be happy again . ''
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was just really content with just being me and the kids and that ’ s all I thought it was going to be .
And then something just happened . ''
“ When you speak to the kids and the response is much more fun in the house , like – what dad couldn ’ t want that ?
She ’ s uplifting , she ’ s added value to this house given where it was .
It was at a low ebb . ''
The ex-England ace added : `` You feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand , but your luck can change . ''
Former Towie star Kate , 28 , confesses she doesn ’ t have all the answers when it comes to being a step-mum to Lorenz , 13 , Tate , 11 and eight-year old Tia .
Opening up about being a step-mother , the star admitted that she felt like she 's 'winging it ' .
`` I do feel like I am winging it .
I can ’ t ring my mate and say , ‘ what do I do ?
’ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner ’ s passed away and their kids haven ’ t got a mum . ''
She added : `` No one really knows what to say .
I know I ’ m caring and I just go with that and hope it ’ s right ... '' In the film , Kate bursts into tears as she says : `` I just want the children to be happy .
It ’ s hard for us so I can ’ t imagine how hard it is for the kids . ''
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in tears and sobs as she opens up about her stepchildren 's happiness after marrying their dad , Rio .
The ex-TOWIE star , 28 , speaks honestly and emotionally about the difficulty in becoming a stepmum to three grieving children after they lost their own mum nearly five years ago .
Emotions get the better of her in the teaser clip and she breaks down as she discusses what she wants for Rio 's brood .
In the trailer , Rio sits in the back of the cab and admits to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manual on how to be a step-mum . ''
Kate confesses : `` It 's hard for us so I cant imagine how hard it is for the kids . ''
She then breaks down and cries : `` I just want the children to be happy . ''
The documentary is a follow-up to the BAFTA-winning Rio Ferdinand : Being Mum And Dad , which was made following the loss of Rebecca to breast cancer .
Rio & Kate : Becoming a Step family airs on BBC1 , Monday at 9pm .

Kate Ferdinand breaks down in tears in new documentary
Kate Ferdinand breaks down in tears in new documentary
The former footballer, who lost his first wife Rebecca Ellison to a battle with breast cancer, revealed that he thought he would never find love or happiness again
Rio Ferdinand feared he would never be happy again following death of wife Rebecca
Rio Ferdinand has admitted he feared he would “never be happy again” following the death of his wife Rebecca in 2015.
His confession comes in an emotional film in which he says he was not looking for love, but focusing on his three grieving children.
Rio, 41, admits in the BBC documentary, made in the run-up to his wedding to Kate Wright, that she has brought joy to all their lives.
He said: "I thought I’m never going to be happy again."
"I’ll never meet anyone, I was just really content with just being me and the kids and that’s all I thought it was going to be. And then something just happened."
“When you speak to the kids and the response is much more fun in the house, like – what dad couldn’t want that? She’s uplifting, she’s added value to this house given where it was. It was at a low ebb."
The ex-England ace added: "You feel you’ve been dealt a terrible hand, but your luck can change."
Image: BBC/October Films) BBC/October Films)
Former Towie star Kate, 28, confesses she doesn’t have all the answers when it comes to being a step-mum to Lorenz, 13, Tate, 11 and eight-year old Tia.
Opening up about being a step-mother, the star admitted that she felt like she's 'winging it'.
"I do feel like I am winging it. I can’t ring my mate and say, ‘what do I do?’ No one’s with someone and their partner’s passed away and their kids haven’t got a mum."
She added: "No one really knows what to say. I know I’m caring and I just go with that and hope it’s right..."
In the film, Kate bursts into tears as she says: "I just want the children to be happy. It’s hard for us so I can’t imagine how hard it is for the kids."
In the emotive documentary Kate Ferdinand also breaks down in tears and sobs as she opens up about her stepchildren's happiness after marrying their dad, Rio.
The ex-TOWIE star, 28, speaks honestly and emotionally about the difficulty in becoming a stepmum to three grieving children after they lost their own mum nearly five years ago.
Image: BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy) BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy)
Emotions get the better of her in the teaser clip and she breaks down as she discusses what she wants for Rio's brood.
In the trailer, Rio sits in the back of the cab and admits to the camera: "There ain't no manual on how to be a step-mum."
Kate confesses: "It's hard for us so I cant imagine how hard it is for the kids."
She then breaks down and cries: "I just want the children to be happy."
The documentary is a follow-up to the BAFTA-winning Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum And Dad, which was made following the loss of Rebecca to breast cancer.
Rio & Kate: Becoming a Step family airs on BBC1, Monday at 9pm.


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--EastEnders lines up bloody showdown for Whitney and stalker Leo as she faces danger

EastEnders spoilers confirm a terrifying showdown for Whitney Dean and her stalker Leo King , with her left in serious danger .
His obsession with her takes a deadly turn next week , leaving her terrified .
In looming scenes , Leo , who is the son of Whitney 's late stepfather and her abuser Tony King , is hiding in the attic of her home .
He continues to spy on her as she remains scared following a recent altercation .
Next week it 's Kush 's plea hearing , after he accidentally pushed Leo of a balcony trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he tried to kill him .
Whitney does n't attend , leaving his partner Kat gutted and disappointed in her .
Kush continues to offer his support , leading to a heart-to-heart between the ladies .
Whit also confides in Kush about a letter from Tony that she kept after his death , unaware Leo has heard .
He 's still adamant she lied about his dad being paedophile and is determined to prove it .
When Whitney heads out to have her heart-to-heart with Kat , Leo turns the place upside down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she heads back home she 's left terrified once more and calls the police , with Kat sure she knows who 's behind it .
But it 's the end of the week when Whit realises the letter has gone and she calls the police for help .
Leo emerges from the attic and enters Dot 's room , waiting for his moment to pounce .
Kat encourages a paranoid Whitney to go to the boat party to take her mind off things , and she agrees .
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But as she goes to her room to get ready she 's left panicked when she finds Leo in there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces grave danger as Leo struggles to control his anger and hatred for her in dramatic scenes .
Leo vows to hurt Whitney to avenge his father , and it 's not long before one person is left with blood on their hands .
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm , and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders' Whitney Dean faces danger as evil Leo King plans a deadly revenge on her in dramatic scenes
EastEnders lines up bloody showdown for Whitney and stalker Leo as she faces danger
EastEnders spoilers confirm a terrifying showdown for Whitney Dean and her stalker Leo King, with her left in serious danger.
His obsession with her takes a deadly turn next week, leaving her terrified.
In looming scenes, Leo, who is the son of Whitney's late stepfather and her abuser Tony King, is hiding in the attic of her home.
He continues to spy on her as she remains scared following a recent altercation.
Next week it's Kush's plea hearing, after he accidentally pushed Leo of a balcony trying to help Whitney - with Leo claiming he tried to kill him.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron) BBC/Kieron McCarron)
Whitney doesn't attend, leaving his partner Kat gutted and disappointed in her.
Kush continues to offer his support, leading to a heart-to-heart between the ladies.
Whit also confides in Kush about a letter from Tony that she kept after his death, unaware Leo has heard.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron) BBC/Kieron McCarron)
He's still adamant she lied about his dad being paedophile and is determined to prove it.
When Whitney heads out to have her heart-to-heart with Kat, Leo turns the place upside down in search of the letter.
When she heads back home she's left terrified once more and calls the police, with Kat sure she knows who's behind it.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron) BBC/Kieron McCarron)
But it's the end of the week when Whit realises the letter has gone and she calls the police for help.
Leo emerges from the attic and enters Dot's room, waiting for his moment to pounce.
Kat encourages a paranoid Whitney to go to the boat party to take her mind off things, and she agrees.
Image: BBC) BBC)
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But as she goes to her room to get ready she's left panicked when she finds Leo in there, and a showdown commences.
Whitney faces grave danger as Leo struggles to control his anger and hatred for her in dramatic scenes.
Leo vows to hurt Whitney to avenge his father, and it's not long before one person is left with blood on their hands.
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Kate Ferdinand explains how she conquered crippling panic attacks and anxiety

Kate Ferdinand has opened up on how exercise helped her overcome crippling panic attacks and anxiety .
The fitness guru , 28 , is showing her support for Sport Relief alongside her footballer husband Rio Ferdinand , 41 .
The couple have got their kit on to help kick off Sport Relief , and have shared a powerful personal message about how sport has improved their lives , especially when it comes to mental health .
Former TOWIE star Kate revealed : “ Sport is really important to me and our family – it ’ s helped me so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anxiety , so I know how much it can change your way of thinking and mental health . ''
She explained she loves to start her day with a home workout or family dog walk to set her up with a `` positive , motivated mindset '' .
The beauty of Sport Relief is that it is so easy to get involved and it is for anyone , whether you are sporty or not , '' she added .
`` Knowing that donations tackle issues like mental health , homelessness and domestic abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I ’ m excited to be part of this year ’ s campaign and look forward to getting more involved.
” Kate and Rio are soon set to star in a documentary about her journey to becoming a step-mum to his three children .
They will open up about Kate 's new role as a step-mum in the upcoming BBC One show Rio and Kate : Becoming A Step Family .
Rio has spoken openly about his mental health in the past , and has actively encouraged men to talk more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the stigma of mental illness .
“ Over the years I ’ ve learnt that there ’ s much more to sport than winning trophies ; there ’ s a lot to gain personally from taking part , '' he said .
`` Sport has this amazing ability to bring people together and tackle really important issues like mental health stigma , which I ’ m really passionate about .
`` Sport gives you something to focus your energy on , and speaking from my own experiences off the pitch , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives when going through some hard times . ''
Rio tragically lost his wife Rebecca Ellison to breast cancer in 2015 , and Kate is helping to raise their three children Lorenz , 12 , Tate , 10 , and Tia , eight .
“ Sport Relief brings all this together in a way no other charity does – with a sense of fun and humour , which we all need a bit more of , '' Rio concluded .
`` I am proud to be part of this year ’ s campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing some of the work donations support , to hopefully bring more attention to topics , like mental health , that we really need to keep talking about publicly .
”

Kate Ferdinand has opened up on how sport saved her from panic attacks and anxiety as her and hubbie Rio show their support for Sport Relief
Kate Ferdinand has opened up on how exercise helped her overcome crippling panic attacks and anxiety.
The fitness guru, 28, is showing her support for Sport Relief alongside her footballer husband Rio Ferdinand, 41.
The couple have got their kit on to help kick off Sport Relief, and have shared a powerful personal message about how sport has improved their lives, especially when it comes to mental health.
Former TOWIE star Kate revealed: “Sport is really important to me and our family – it’s helped me so much recently with my own panic attacks and anxiety, so I know how much it can change your way of thinking and mental health."
She explained she loves to start her day with a home workout or family dog walk to set her up with a "positive, motivated mindset".
Image: BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy) BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy)
The beauty of Sport Relief is that it is so easy to get involved and it is for anyone, whether you are sporty or not," she added.
"Knowing that donations tackle issues like mental health, homelessness and domestic abuse, makes it a no-brainer for me.
"I’m excited to be part of this year’s campaign and look forward to getting more involved.”
Image: BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy) BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy)
Kate and Rio are soon set to star in a documentary about her journey to becoming a step-mum to his three children.
They will open up about Kate's new role as a step-mum in the upcoming BBC One show Rio and Kate: Becoming A Step Family.
Rio has spoken openly about his mental health in the past, and has actively encouraged men to talk more about how they are feeling to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Image: BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy) BBC/October Films/Dan Kennedy)
“Over the years I’ve learnt that there’s much more to sport than winning trophies; there’s a lot to gain personally from taking part," he said.
"Sport has this amazing ability to bring people together and tackle really important issues like mental health stigma, which I’m really passionate about.
"Sport gives you something to focus your energy on, and speaking from my own experiences off the pitch, it’s positively impacted my family’s lives when going through some hard times."
Rio tragically lost his wife Rebecca Ellison to breast cancer in 2015, and Kate is helping to raise their three children Lorenz, 12, Tate, 10, and Tia, eight.
“Sport Relief brings all this together in a way no other charity does – with a sense of fun and humour, which we all need a bit more of," Rio concluded.
"I am proud to be part of this year’s campaign and I’m looking forward to seeing some of the work donations support, to hopefully bring more attention to topics, like mental health, that we really need to keep talking about publicly.”


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thedailymirror--2020-02-04--ITV’s Morse prequel Endeavour to end after series eight next year

Endeavour is set to end after next year 's eighth series .
In a blow for the drama ’ s seven million fans , Shaun Evans says he plans to quit as the TV detective before reaching the point where John Thaw took up the role in 1987 .
Admitting that the move feels like “ planning your own funeral ” , the actor said he was “ very close ” to calling time on the show , which began in 2012 and will be set in 1970 for the upcoming run .
He said : `` This is our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying at the party too long . ''
`` It ’ s difficult because it ’ s like planning your own funeral .
Why would I not want to be earning this money ?
Why would I not want to be hanging out with these people who I love ?
But you have to be strict .
We shouldn ’ t be milking it . ''
Evans said the final decision would be made with the rest of the cast and crew .
He told Radio Times : `` It ’ s something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement on as a team , because my decision will have a knock-on effect for everyone . ''
`` I want to make sure that everybody feels , within reason , that we ’ ve finished it in a satisfying way . ''
Roger Allam , who plays DI Fred Thursday , agrees the end is nigh .
He said : `` There should probably be one more series that wraps up our characters ’ stories before it jump-cuts to Inspector Morse . ''
He added that he wants a “ spectacular death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not in the later series .
Writer Russell Lewis said he was already planning the final storylines .
`` I ’ ll do it for as long as they want me to , but I do know how it ends . ''
`` We wouldn ’ t want to get to the point where you can see the join .
I think we ’ ll bow out long before that . ''
He knows he ’ s had a good run thanks to the books by Colin Dexter .
`` I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with John , then with Kevin [ Whately ] and now with the Endeavour team .
I still pinch myself most days . ''
Thaw , who died suddenly in 2002 , took on the role aged 45 and continued until 2000 .

First look at the new series of Endeavour
First look at the new series of Endeavour
The much-loved drama series will end after next year’s eighth series, according to stars Shaun Evans and Roger Allam. Shaun is planning to quit as the TV detective before reaching the point where John Thaw took up the role in 1987.
Morse prequel Endeavour to end in 2021 after series eight
Endeavour is set to end after next year's eighth series.
In a blow for the drama’s seven million fans, Shaun Evans says he plans to quit as the TV detective before reaching the point where John Thaw took up the role in 1987.
Admitting that the move feels like “planning your own funeral”, the actor said he was “very close” to calling time on the show, which began in 2012 and will be set in 1970 for the upcoming run.
He said: "This is our story and we shouldn’t be staying at the party too long."
"It’s difficult because it’s like planning your own funeral. Why would I not want to be earning this money? Why would I not want to be hanging out with these people who I love? But you have to be strict. We shouldn’t be milking it."
Evans said the final decision would be made with the rest of the cast and crew.
He told Radio Times: "It’s something I want us to come to an agreement on as a team, because my decision will have a knock-on effect for everyone."
"I want to make sure that everybody feels, within reason, that we’ve finished it in a satisfying way."
Roger Allam, who plays DI Fred Thursday, agrees the end is nigh.
He said: "There should probably be one more series that wraps up our characters’ stories before it jump-cuts to Inspector Morse."
He added that he wants a “spectacular death” for DI Thursday, who is not in the later series.
Writer Russell Lewis said he was already planning the final storylines.
"I’ll do it for as long as they want me to, but I do know how it ends."
"We wouldn’t want to get to the point where you can see the join. I think we’ll bow out long before that."
He knows he’s had a good run thanks to the books by Colin Dexter.
"I’ve been spoilt for 25 years. First with John, then with Kevin [Whately] and now with the Endeavour team. I still pinch myself most days."
Thaw, who died suddenly in 2002, took on the role aged 45 and continued until 2000.


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thedailymirror--2020-02-04--EastEnders spoilers: Callum Highway in danger as he's followed ahead of kidnap horror?

EastEnders airs worrying scenes next week , as Callum Highway is being watched by a mystery character .
Callum is busy preparing for his police assessment , hoping to make it into the force .
As he rushes around trying to get everything sorted , brother Stuart is left trying to reassure him that it will all work out .
Callum 's doubts lead to Stuart having a word with his boyfriend Ben Mitchell , encouraging him to speak with him .
With Ben and Callum 's romance , Ballum , going from strength to strength , Ben does his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worry .
As the pair talk about things , Callum is too busy thinking about the assessment to realise someone has been watching him .
He could be in danger too , as the mystery person makes their move .
When Ben leaves the flat , the buzzer on the door goes with Callum expecting him to be back already .
But when the door opens , it is n't Ben waiting for him .
Callum is in no way prepared for who arrives - but who is it and what do they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the rest of the week remain coy over who makes an appearance .
In fact , Ben and Callum are not mentioned for the rest of the spoilers .
It comes amid reports Keanu will return and kidnap Callum to get back at Ben later this month .
There 's also reports Keanu will take on Ben in a deadly showdown , as revenge for his recent `` murder '' .
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Ben had Martin Fowler kill Keanu at Christmas , after his affair with Phil Mitchell 's wife Sharon was exposed .
But Martin did n't kill him and helped him fake his death and flee , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm , and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders spoilers confirm someone is watching Callum's every move as he prepares for his police force assessment
EastEnders spoilers: Callum Highway in danger as he's followed ahead of kidnap horror?
EastEnders airs worrying scenes next week, as Callum Highway is being watched by a mystery character.
Callum is busy preparing for his police assessment, hoping to make it into the force.
As he rushes around trying to get everything sorted, brother Stuart is left trying to reassure him that it will all work out.
Callum's doubts lead to Stuart having a word with his boyfriend Ben Mitchell, encouraging him to speak with him.
With Ben and Callum's romance, Ballum, going from strength to strength, Ben does his best to encourage his boyfriend not to worry.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
As the pair talk about things, Callum is too busy thinking about the assessment to realise someone has been watching him.
He could be in danger too, as the mystery person makes their move.
When Ben leaves the flat, the buzzer on the door goes with Callum expecting him to be back already.
Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) BBC / Kieron McCarron)
But when the door opens, it isn't Ben waiting for him.
Callum is in no way prepared for who arrives - but who is it and what do they want from him?
The soap spoilers for the rest of the week remain coy over who makes an appearance.
Image: BBC / Jack Barnes) BBC / Jack Barnes)
In fact, Ben and Callum are not mentioned for the rest of the spoilers.
It comes amid reports Keanu will return and kidnap Callum to get back at Ben later this month.
There's also reports Keanu will take on Ben in a deadly showdown, as revenge for his recent "murder".
Image: ISO IMAGES LTD) ISO IMAGES LTD)
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Ben had Martin Fowler kill Keanu at Christmas, after his affair with Phil Mitchell's wife Sharon was exposed.
But Martin didn't kill him and helped him fake his death and flee, with him now tipped to return.
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Perishers - 4th February 2020

Perishers - 4th February 2020

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thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Coronation Street's David breaks down after heartbreaking news about Shona

Coronation Street airs heartache for David Platt next week , as recent events become too much for him .
The character is travelling back and forth to a Leeds hospital , where wife Shona Ramsey is receiving treatment .
Shona was shot on Christmas Day and remained in a coma for weeks before waking up , only for it to be confirmed she had sustained brain damage and had lost her memory .
She does n't ' remember who David is , but he has vowed to stand by her with memory recovery potentially taking up to a year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ its toll on an exhausted and emotional David .
He ends up breaking down after crashing his car into a skip with the kids in the back .
The car has been his lifeline helping him to get to Leeds back , and he worries what he will do now .
He 's determined to be there for Shona though , and gets the train to Leeds .
But when he gets there he 's left distraught by what the doctor has to say .
He 's informed that Shona has made it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him , refusing him access .
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David makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Maria finding him upset on the bench .
He confides in her about what 's happened after he finally made it to Leeds , and she 's heartbroken for him .
Maria hands over her car keys , giving him a better option to get to Leeds and see Shona going forward .
David is thrilled and thankful , while Maria 's partner Gary is n't so pleased but reluctantly hands the keys over .
Will Shona let him visit ?
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and @ @ @ @

Coronation Street spoilers reveal heartache for David Platt next week on the ITV soap, amid wife Shona's recovery
Coronation Street airs heartache for David Platt next week, as recent events become too much for him.
The character is travelling back and forth to a Leeds hospital, where wife Shona Ramsey is receiving treatment.
Shona was shot on Christmas Day and remained in a coma for weeks before waking up, only for it to be confirmed she had sustained brain damage and had lost her memory.
She doesn't' remember who David is, but he has vowed to stand by her with memory recovery potentially taking up to a year.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Next week though, it all takes its toll on an exhausted and emotional David.
He ends up breaking down after crashing his car into a skip with the kids in the back.
The car has been his lifeline helping him to get to Leeds back, and he worries what he will do now.
He's determined to be there for Shona though, and gets the train to Leeds.
But when he gets there he's left distraught by what the doctor has to say.
He's informed that Shona has made it clear she doesn't want to see him, refusing him access.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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David makes the trip back to Weatherfield devastated, with Maria finding him upset on the bench.
He confides in her about what's happened after he finally made it to Leeds, and she's heartbroken for him.
Maria hands over her car keys, giving him a better option to get to Leeds and see Shona going forward.
Image: ITV) ITV)
David is thrilled and thankful, while Maria's partner Gary isn't so pleased but reluctantly hands the keys over.
Will Shona let him visit?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Judge Rinder signs up for gruelling Sports Relief 'triathlon' across frozen lake

Judge Robert Rinder is to trek 100 miles across a lake in Mongolia in aid of Sport Relief .
The star joins BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw for the sub-zero four-day challenge in Mongolia along with six yet-to-be-revealed celebrities .
Rinder , 41 , is a fan of Mongolia after visiting last year while on a 4,863-mile train journey from Moscow to Beijing .
The trek later this month will see eight celebrities cycle , skate and walk 100 miles across Lake Khovsgol .
The iconic lake is more than two million years old and freezes over during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mirror : `` I always do my best to complete any task I ’ m doing .
And that really matters to me .
In fact , it ’ s hugely important that I finish . ''
`` I ’ m totally bloody minded and I genuinely delight… in improving the mood , in others around me . ''
The 41-year-old added that he felt he had no survival skills , and is interested to see how he will do .
He added : `` Oh my gosh !
I have no survival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
No transferable skills .
In the event things go wrong .
I ’ ll have to be a hostage . ''
`` I can ’ t put a tent up .
I can ’ t cook .
But I ’ m thinking of brining my own pom-poms ! ''
The much-loved personality also shared his fears that viewers will get fed up of his humour .
`` I ’ m hoping somebody ’ ll give us a pot noodle , or something .
I mean… I can ’ t make a fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t really think about that , I probably should ’ ve thought about that before signing up . ''
`` After day three , I think people will probably get bored… people will probably get bored of my humour anyway . ''
The challenge aims to break the ice on mental health issues and will be filmed for a BBC One documentary Sport Relief : On Thin Ice .
Opening up about his worries for the icy journey ahead , Robert Speaking about the upcoming journey Nick said he was `` super-excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s going to be really challenging both mentally and physically , but I can ’ t wait to get started . ''
Newsreader and avid runner Sophie Raworth is also among the stars taking part in Sport Relief .
She will take on BBC Radio 3 's Beat Beethoven challenge , which sees members of the public run 5k around MediaCityUK in Salford and `` beat '' the music of Beethoven 's epic Fifth Symphony performed live by the BBC Philharmonic .
Sport Relief will be on BBC One on March 13 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and child poverty .

The star is set to test his abilities in the harsh four-day challenge to raise money for Sport Relief. Robert Rinder will walk 100 miles across the frozen lake in Mongolia along with Nick Grimshaw and six other celebs.
Judge Rinder signs up for gruelling Sports Relief 'triathlon' across frozen lake
Judge Robert Rinder is to trek 100 miles across a lake in Mongolia in aid of Sport Relief.
The star joins BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw for the sub-zero four-day challenge in Mongolia along with six yet-to-be-revealed celebrities.
Rinder, 41, is a fan of Mongolia after visiting last year while on a 4,863-mile train journey from Moscow to Beijing.
The trek later this month will see eight celebrities cycle, skate and walk 100 miles across Lake Khovsgol.
The iconic lake is more than two million years old and freezes over during the winter.
Last night Rinder told the Mirror: "I always do my best to complete any task I’m doing. And that really matters to me. In fact, it’s hugely important that I finish."
"I’m totally bloody minded and I genuinely delight… in improving the mood, in others around me."
The 41-year-old added that he felt he had no survival skills, and is interested to see how he will do.
He added: "Oh my gosh! I have no survival skills whatsoever. At all. Nothing! No transferable skills. In the event things go wrong. I’ll have to be a hostage."
"I can’t put a tent up. I can’t cook. But I’m thinking of brining my own pom-poms!"
The much-loved personality also shared his fears that viewers will get fed up of his humour.
"I’m hoping somebody’ll give us a pot noodle, or something. I mean… I can’t make a fire. Bloody hell, actually I didn’t really think about that, I probably should’ve thought about that before signing up."
"After day three, I think people will probably get bored… people will probably get bored of my humour anyway."
The challenge aims to break the ice on mental health issues and will be filmed for a BBC One documentary Sport Relief: On Thin Ice.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Opening up about his worries for the icy journey ahead, Robert
Speaking about the upcoming journey Nick said he was "super-excited" and added: "It’s going to be really challenging both mentally and physically, but I can’t wait to get started."
Newsreader and avid runner Sophie Raworth is also among the stars taking part in Sport Relief.
She will take on BBC Radio 3's Beat Beethoven challenge, which sees members of the public run 5k around MediaCityUK in Salford and "beat" the music of Beethoven's epic Fifth Symphony performed live by the BBC Philharmonic.
Sport Relief will be on BBC One on March 13, raising money for issues like mental health and child poverty.


thedailymirror--2020-02-04--Someone is about to win this gorgeous £500,000 flat with a £10 ticket

Raffle House has just guaranteed that its latest property absolutely will change hands when the draw closes .
That means keys to the £500,000 , two-bed flat in London will be handed to someone in the next few months in return for a £10 ticket .
And as well as the flat , Raffle House said it will cover Stamp Duty and legal fees for the winner too , along with £3,000 to cover bills for a year .
House raffles - where people sell tickets to for people to win their house rather than find a single buyer - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few years , with most resulting in a cash prize being handed over rather than the keys .
But anyone buying a ticket to this one can be sure that there 's at least a chance they 'll get a home out of it .
Raffle House chief executive Benno Spencer said : “ We are delighted to be able to guarantee the property for our current competition , becoming the first house raffle business in the world to do so . ''
The flat in question has two double bedrooms , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eat-in kitchen .
It 's in east London , with two train stations less than 10 minutes ' walk away and shops and pubs even closer .
And if you do n't fancy living there yourself , you could rent it out for approximately £2,100 a month .
So far , around half of the available £10 tickets have been sold , with Raffle House saying it will bring the draw date forward if the target is met before July .
Sara Damergi , presenter of property shows A Place in the Sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is such an interesting and fun concept especially when owning a home is now out of reach for so many .
“ Guaranteeing the property as the main prize for its current draw is an absolute first in the industry which is huge and means that one player will win a flat in London worth around half a million when the competition closes . ''
As well as the prospect of a mortgage-free home for a tenner , Raffle House is also offering weekly cash prizes to ticket-holders and donating money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise £15,000 for our charities this time around , '' Spencer said .
Raffle House has so far donated more than £13,000 to homelessness charities Centre Point and Housing For Women .
The draw is managed by Gambling Commission licenced and regulated Sterling Lotteries .
What you need to know about the current competition : • The property - A newly renovated two bed apartment in East London • Price - A third-party valuation puts the value at £500,000 with a monthly rental income of £2,100 • Fees - Stamp Duty and legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year ’ s utilities , council tax , etc • Legality - Raffle House has undergone a thorough investigative process with the Gambling Commission and continues to operate their legally watertight mechanic , protecting all involved

The lucky winner is now guaranteed to get the keys - and there's still time for people to get involved in the draw themselves
Someone is about to win this gorgeous £500,000 flat with a £10 ticket
Raffle House has just guaranteed that its latest property absolutely will change hands when the draw closes.
That means keys to the £500,000, two-bed flat in London will be handed to someone in the next few months in return for a £10 ticket.
And as well as the flat, Raffle House said it will cover Stamp Duty and legal fees for the winner too, along with £3,000 to cover bills for a year.
House raffles - where people sell tickets for people to win their house rather than find a single buyer - have had mixed success over the past few years, with most resulting in a cash prize being handed over rather than the keys.
But anyone buying a ticket to this one can be sure that there's at least a chance they'll get a home out of it.
Raffle House chief executive Benno Spencer said: “We are delighted to be able to guarantee the property for our current competition, becoming the first house raffle business in the world to do so."
The flat in question has two double bedrooms, a luxury bathroom, living room and separate eat-in kitchen.
It's in east London, with two train stations less than 10 minutes' walk away and shops and pubs even closer.
And if you don't fancy living there yourself, you could rent it out for approximately £2,100 a month.
So far, around half of the available £10 tickets have been sold, with Raffle House saying it will bring the draw date forward if the target is met before July.
Sara Damergi, presenter of property shows A Place in the Sun and Coast vs Country, said: “This is such an interesting and fun concept especially when owning a home is now out of reach for so many.
“Guaranteeing the property as the main prize for its current draw is an absolute first in the industry which is huge and means that one player will win a flat in London worth around half a million when the competition closes."
As well as the prospect of a mortgage-free home for a tenner, Raffle House is also offering weekly cash prizes to ticket-holders and donating money to charity.
“We aim to raise £15,000 for our charities this time around," Spencer said.
Raffle House has so far donated more than £13,000 to homelessness charities Centre Point and Housing For Women.
The draw is managed by Gambling Commission licenced and regulated Sterling Lotteries.
What you need to know about the current competition:


thedailymirror--2020-02-03--Dr Rosena Allin-Khan: As a doctor and as a daughter I know social care is broken

Nothing prepares you for finding your loved one bruised and blooded .
Nothing prepares you for never finding answers .
This is the reality that every day , so many people are living through , across the UK , because of the nature of the social care system .
Nothing prepared me for being one of the statistics .
My father has fronto-temporal dementia – he can not communicate his thoughts but he is fully aware of what is happening .
My brother and I found him bloodied and bruised on more than one occasion , we have sought answers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find them .
He is safe now , but his health has deteriorated massively and has affected his life expectancy .
This is not just my reality .
This is the reality for so many others across the country .
I am lucky .
I was able to call a debate last year and get The Mirror to cover my family ’ s journey .
Most people don ’ t have that luxury .
Instead , they ’ re left fighting the social care system .
I ’ ve been on both sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a local politician with a responsibility for social care , I ’ ve seen the strife that goes into placements on both sides .
The system is failing our most vulnerable residents .
As it stands , the social care system is not fit for purpose .
The Tories promised in their manifesto that they would tackle social care .
It ’ s been three years – and yet still no Green Paper , despite countless promises .
Last week , in Parliament , I asked the Health Secretary how many more families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reform the social care system .
There was no answer .
As an A & E doctor , who regularly sees vulnerable older people stranded in hospital because they don ’ t have access to adequate social care , and as a daughter , who ’ s had to go through this process , I have the following recommendations : - A truly independent complaints process – formal complaints should not have to go through the care provider or local authority who the complaint is against .
- A reformed process for awarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies can not simply change their name and continue providing inadequate care .
- An Independent Advocate for Older People – to protect and promote the rights of older people .
- Mandatory CCTV with an opt-out – CCTV in communal areas within care homes should be mandatory to provide evidence of any unacceptable behaviour in a care setting .
- A fully funded social care system , integrated into our NHS , with a ban on outsourcing to private companies .
Increased funding alone won ’ t solve the problems being faced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the above changes will .
At some point in our lives , we all have an experience with the social care system – as a daughter , I know how difficult it is when this system fails you .
As Labour Deputy Leader , I would continue putting pressure on this Tory Government and their poor record on social care .
As a society , we must protect our most vulnerable – sadly , nothing prepares you for confronting the worst .
As your Deputy Leader , I would work with the Leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS and social care front and centre of our policy going forward .
We need to protect our most vulnerable .
We need a Labour Government .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Dr Rosena Allin-Khan)

The deputy leadership candidate has spoken about the horror of finding her dad - who has dementia- injured and not knowing what happened. She wants to make sure no other family has to suffer that way
Nothing prepares you for finding your loved one bruised and blooded. Nothing prepares you for never finding answers. This is the reality that every day, so many people are living through, across the UK, because of the nature of the social care system. Nothing prepared me for being one of the statistics.
My father has fronto-temporal dementia – he cannot communicate his thoughts but he is fully aware of what is happening. My brother and I found him bloodied and bruised on more than one occasion, we have sought answers but we know that we will never find them. He is safe now, but his health has deteriorated massively and has affected his life expectancy.
Image: Steve Bainbridge/Sunday Mirror) Steve Bainbridge/Sunday Mirror)
This is not just my reality. This is the reality for so many others across the country.
I am lucky. I was able to call a debate last year and get The Mirror to cover my family’s journey. Most people don’t have that luxury. Instead, they’re left fighting the social care system.
I’ve been on both sides. As an aggrieved family member and a local politician with a responsibility for social care, I’ve seen the strife that goes into placements on both sides. The system is failing our most vulnerable residents.
As it stands, the social care system is not fit for purpose. The Tories promised in their manifesto that they would tackle social care. It’s been three years – and yet still no Green Paper, despite countless promises.
Last week, in Parliament, I asked the Health Secretary how many more families will suffer before the Government looks to reform the social care system. There was no answer.
Image: PA) PA)
As an A&E doctor, who regularly sees vulnerable older people stranded in hospital because they don’t have access to adequate social care, and as a daughter, who’s had to go through this process, I have the following recommendations:
- A truly independent complaints process – formal complaints should not have to go through the care provider or local authority who the complaint is against.
- A reformed process for awarding care contracts – to ensure that failing companies cannot simply change their name and continue providing inadequate care.
- An Independent Advocate for Older People – to protect and promote the rights of older people.
- Mandatory CCTV with an opt-out – CCTV in communal areas within care homes should be mandatory to provide evidence of any unacceptable behaviour in a care setting.
Image: Uppercut RF) Uppercut RF)
- A fully funded social care system, integrated into our NHS, with a ban on outsourcing to private companies.
Increased funding alone won’t solve the problems being faced by our most vulnerable – only enacting the above changes will. At some point in our lives, we all have an experience with the social care system – as a daughter, I know how difficult it is when this system fails you.
As Labour Deputy Leader, I would continue putting pressure on this Tory Government and their poor record on social care. As a society, we must protect our most vulnerable – sadly, nothing prepares you for confronting the worst. As your Deputy Leader, I would work with the Leader of the Labour Party to put the NHS and social care front and centre of our policy going forward. We need to protect our most vulnerable. We need a Labour Government.


thedailymirror--2020-02-03--England to be without Manu Tuilagi AND a specialist No.8 against Scotland

England will be without Manu Tuilagi and a specialist No.8 when they go to Scotland in search of Six Nations redemption .
Eddie Jones ’ side were chronically under-powered in Paris , carrying less than half as far on average as the fully charged French .
Tuilagi suffered an early groin injury , which will rule him out of Saturday ’ s Murrayfield clash , and Billy Vunipola ’ s forceful presence was badly missed .
Jones admitted afterwards that “ we need to find a way to get some more power because you ’ ve got to carry through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against calling in a No.8 specialist , such as Alex Dombrandt or Sam Simmonds , and instead named the same squad .
Jones , as usual blamed himself for the loss , but he did wonder aloud whether they had prepared well enough .
“ We were not cohesive and we did n't work well as a team , ” said the coach .
“ All I can put that down to is the preparation .
“ We deliberately held the players back because we felt that off the back of the World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of a break .
“ We did n't start training until Saturday and had a shorter preparation than we normally have for the first Six Nations .
But that is no excuse .
We had done enough training to be right.
” Scotland , who blew a golden victory chance in Ireland through desperate finishing , will take on England without star fly-half Finn Russell .
Russell left the squad prior to the 19-12 defeat in Dublin for `` breaching team protocol '' during a drinking session and is again omitted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure the Scotland team will be full of vigour and vim - and whatever else they can bring to the party - and we are going to have to find a way to get better .
”

No Vunipolas and now no Tuilagi as England face power outage ahead of Calcutta Cup mission to Murrayfield
England to be without Manu Tuilagi AND a specialist No.8 against Scotland
England will be without Manu Tuilagi and a specialist No.8 when they go to Scotland in search of Six Nations redemption.
Eddie Jones’ side were chronically under-powered in Paris, carrying less than half as far on average as the fully charged French.
Tuilagi suffered an early groin injury, which will rule him out of Saturday’s Murrayfield clash, and Billy Vunipola’s forceful presence was badly missed.
Jones admitted afterwards that “we need to find a way to get some more power because you’ve got to carry through bodies”.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Yet he has decided against calling in a No.8 specialist, such as Alex Dombrandt or Sam Simmonds, and instead named the same squad.
Jones, as usual blamed himself for the loss, but he did wonder aloud whether they had prepared well enough.
“We were not cohesive and we didn't work well as a team,” said the coach. “All I can put that down to is the preparation.
Image: RFU Collection/Getty Images) RFU Collection/Getty Images)
“We deliberately held the players back because we felt that off the back of the World Cup and playing club rugby they needed more of a break.
“We didn't start training until Saturday and had a shorter preparation than we normally have for the first Six Nations. But that is no excuse. We had done enough training to be right.”
Scotland, who blew a golden victory chance in Ireland through desperate finishing, will take on England without star fly-half Finn Russell.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Russell left the squad prior to the 19-12 defeat in Dublin for "breaching team protocol" during a drinking session and is again omitted.
But Jones said: “I'm sure the Scotland team will be full of vigour and vim - and whatever else they can bring to the party - and we are going to have to find a way to get better.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-03--Shaun Edwards returns to haunt England yet again - and leave RFU in firing line

England limped home from France facing renewed criticism that Shaun Edwards was once again in a position to spike their guns .
France ’ s storming victory over Eddie Jones ’ side was built on a teak-tough defence constructed by an English coach who , inexplicably , has never had a look-in at Twickenham .
It left former England fly-half Paul Grayson fuming : “ The fact Shaun has never been part of the conversation is ridiculous .
“ He is probably the most successful English coach at club and international level , a guy who fundamentally changed rugby union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pioneering blitz defence .
“ Yet England watched him sign for Wales , with whom he enjoyed massive success over 12 years while England constantly changed and failed , changed and failed .
“ That he has never been part of the ( England ) picture I find extraordinary.
” If this feels like a case of deja vu it is because in 2008 , when Edwards signed for Wales , Matt Dawson branded the decision to allow “ possibly the best rugby coach in the world ” to get away as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup winner added : “ I 've been fortunate enough to play under Shaun ( at Wasps ) and he is just an amazing , amazing coach.
” Twelve years on and England have paid a heavy price .
In the same period that they won three Six Nations , Edwards helped Wales bag three Grand Slams and four titles ; not to forget torpedoing England 's 2015 World Cup hopes by beating them in the pool stages at Twickenham .
And now this .
In his first game with France , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning work with a set of players whose language he does not speak , Les Bleus were devastating .
England prop Joe Marler admitted : “ I have to give credit to France and to Shaun Edwards who has clearly done a brilliant job in a short time .
“ I remember being at dinner with him a few months back and he said he was going to go over there and stop the boys eating too many croissants and stop them smoking as much .
`` Clearly he has done that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ferocious than what it has been in the past .
They had hard lines coming at us , pressurising us , taking away our time and space.
” Sam Underhill agreed : “ They went hard at the ball .
I thought their defence was very good , especially in the contact area .
They were pretty dominant at times.
” Grayson is in no doubt that Edwards , 53 , played a match-winning role from the sidelines at Stade de France .
“ England helped France along the way , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them energised to defend in a certain way .
“ The fact Edwards will now probably go on to do great things for France while England wonder who to get in next , is just frustrating beyond belief.
” THE PRICE OF ALLOWING EDWARDS TO GET AWAY 2013 - Wales beat England to deny them a Grand Slam and steal Six Nations crown 2015 - Wales beat England in World Cup to set them up for pool humiliation

“He is probably the most successful English coach at club and international level, a guy who fundamentally changed rugby union with his pioneering blitz defence. That he has never been part of the (England) picture I find extraordinary”
Shaun Edwards returns to haunt England yet again - and leave RFU in firing line
England limped home from France facing renewed criticism that Shaun Edwards was once again in a position to spike their guns.
France’s storming victory over Eddie Jones’ side was built on a teak-tough defence constructed by an English coach who, inexplicably, has never had a look-in at Twickenham.
It left former England fly-half Paul Grayson fuming: “The fact Shaun has never been part of the conversation is ridiculous.
“He is probably the most successful English coach at club and international level, a guy who fundamentally changed rugby union, him and others, with his pioneering blitz defence.
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“Yet England watched him sign for Wales, with whom he enjoyed massive success over 12 years while England constantly changed and failed, changed and failed.
“That he has never been part of the (England) picture I find extraordinary.”
If this feels like a case of deja vu it is because in 2008, when Edwards signed for Wales, Matt Dawson branded the decision to allow “possibly the best rugby coach in the world” to get away as an “absolute crime”.
The England World Cup winner added: “I've been fortunate enough to play under Shaun (at Wasps) and he is just an amazing, amazing coach.”
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Twelve years on and England have paid a heavy price. In the same period that they won three Six Nations, Edwards helped Wales bag three Grand Slams and four titles; not to forget torpedoing England's 2015 World Cup hopes by beating them in the pool stages at Twickenham.
And now this. In his first game with France, only weeks after crossing the Channel and beginning work with a set of players whose language he does not speak, Les Bleus were devastating.
England prop Joe Marler admitted: “I have to give credit to France and to Shaun Edwards who has clearly done a brilliant job in a short time.
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“I remember being at dinner with him a few months back and he said he was going to go over there and stop the boys eating too many croissants and stop them smoking as much.
"Clearly he has done that. Their line speed was a lot more ferocious than what it has been in the past. They had hard lines coming at us, pressurising us, taking away our time and space.”
Sam Underhill agreed: “They went hard at the ball. I thought their defence was very good, especially in the contact area. They were pretty dominant at times.”
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Grayson is in no doubt that Edwards, 53, played a match-winning role from the sidelines at Stade de France.
“England helped France along the way,” he said. “But ultimately Shaun got them energised to defend in a certain way.
“The fact Edwards will now probably go on to do great things for France while England wonder who to get in next, is just frustrating beyond belief.”
THE PRICE OF ALLOWING EDWARDS TO GET AWAY
2008 - Signs for Wales
2008 - Wales win Grand Slam
2009 - Wales beat England
2012 - Wales win Grand Slam
2013 - Wales beat England to deny them a Grand Slam and steal Six Nations crown
2015 - Wales beat England in World Cup to set them up for pool humiliation
2019 - Wales win Grand Slam
2019 - Signs for France
2020 - France beat England in opening match


thedailymirror--2020-02-03--Love Island's Laura Whitmore covers up Sophie's awkward blunder in reunion with Connor

Laura Whitmore was forced to 'cover up ' Sophie 's awkward blunder on tonight 's Love Island Aftersun .
The presenter admitted she felt like a `` third wheel '' as Sophie and Connor Durman saw each other for the first time since leaving the villa and agreed to go on a date .
However , the illusion of their first reunion being shown live on ITV2 had been shattered by Sophie just moments before .
Rochelle Humes ' sister , who arrived back in the UK today , let slip she had a brief chat with Connor backstage before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the tension once again , flapping host Laura pointed out to viewers that it had only been a brief five minute chat .
Taking to Twitter , one viewer said : `` Hahaha Sophie f***ed it .
She wasn ’ t supposed to say she had already seen and chatted to Connor '' '' Sophie just blurted out that she already met Connor for 5 mins Laura quickly tried to cover that up hahahahahaha omdays , '' added another .
A third said : `` Lol Sophie ’ s fired for letting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ reunited ’ with Connor '' After a tentative hug , Connor revealed he had been watching Sophie on screen every night .
He admitted : `` It has been hard watching it , not going to lie .
At the same time I wanted her to be happy . ''
Sophie confessed it was `` weird '' but `` nice '' to see Connor , who was worried about Casa Amor before she was booted out .
She then asked if Connor was going to take her on a date - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first .
Connor joked he would pick Sophie up in his white van and looked forward to being alone without cameras .
Sophie admitted she was stunned when Connagh Howard picked her at the recoupling because they had only had one conversation .
On Connor 's reaction , she said : `` I feel he handled the situation maturely so it definitely made me fancy him more . ''
She also revealed they were both in shock when they were separated in a devastating twist and she considered leaving .
Sophie explained : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that situation .
It was so bad .
It was all mixed emotions .
`` It was going through my head to leave .
At the same time I was having so much fun and it had been only two weeks .
My journey was n't over .
Over time I realised it was . ''
After leaving the villa last week , Sophie confessed she wanted to continue to getting to know Connor outside the villa .
But she admitted that she is worried about whether she will even hear from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t actually exchanged numbers .
`` It would be nice to think we can pick up where we left off .
It ’ d be starting from the beginning and going on dates , '' said Sophie in her post-villa interview .
Sophie confessed she did want to catch up with Connor over a dinner date with Connor , something that the couple didn ’ t get to do in the villa .
She added : `` I can ’ t wait to see Connor when I get back , it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dates and see what happens .
`` I am very nervous to speak to him .
I keep thinking , ‘ Will he even answer a DM ?
’ because I don ’ t have his number !
I am so excited to speak to him and see him . ''

Love Island viewers claimed Sophie said something she was probably meant to hide as the illusion of their live reunion was shattered before he asked her on a date
Laura Whitmore was forced to 'cover up' Sophie's awkward blunder on tonight's Love Island Aftersun.
The presenter admitted she felt like a "third wheel" as Sophie and Connor Durman saw each other for the first time since leaving the villa and agreed to go on a date.
However, the illusion of their first reunion being shown live on ITV2 had been shattered by Sophie just moments before.
Rochelle Humes' sister, who arrived back in the UK today, let slip she had a brief chat with Connor backstage before they went on air.
To build up the tension once again, flapping host Laura pointed out to viewers that it had only been a brief five minute chat.
Taking to Twitter , one viewer said: "Hahaha Sophie f***ed it. She wasn’t supposed to say she had already seen and chatted to Connor"
"Sophie just blurted out that she already met Connor for 5 mins Laura quickly tried to cover that up hahahahahaha omdays," added another.
A third said: "Lol Sophie’s fired for letting it slip she’s already been ‘reunited’ with Connor"
After a tentative hug, Connor revealed he had been watching Sophie on screen every night.
He admitted: "It has been hard watching it, not going to lie. At the same time I wanted her to be happy."
Sophie confessed it was "weird" but "nice" to see Connor, who was worried about Casa Amor before she was booted out.
She then asked if Connor was going to take her on a date - but he claimed they needed to swap numbers first.
Connor joked he would pick Sophie up in his white van and looked forward to being alone without cameras.
Sophie admitted she was stunned when Connagh Howard picked her at the recoupling because they had only had one conversation.
On Connor's reaction, she said: "I feel he handled the situation maturely so it definitely made me fancy him more."
She also revealed they were both in shock when they were separated in a devastating twist and she considered leaving.
Sophie explained: "I couldn't believe I was in that situation. It was so bad. It was all mixed emotions.
"It was going through my head to leave. At the same time I was having so much fun and it had been only two weeks. My journey wasn't over. Over time I realised it was."
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After leaving the villa last week, Sophie confessed she wanted to continue to getting to know Connor outside the villa.
But she admitted that she is worried about whether she will even hear from the coffee bean salesman because they haven’t actually exchanged numbers.
"It would be nice to think we can pick up where we left off. It’d be starting from the beginning and going on dates," said Sophie in her post-villa interview.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Sophie confessed she did want to catch up with Connor over a dinner date with Connor, something that the couple didn’t get to do in the villa.
She added: "I can’t wait to see Connor when I get back, it would be nice to go on a few dates and see what happens.
"I am very nervous to speak to him. I keep thinking, ‘Will he even answer a DM?’ because I don’t have his number! I am so excited to speak to him and see him."
*Love Island airs on ITV2 at 9pm


thedailymirror--2020-02-03--Kim Kardashian says Kanye's bizarre method of arranging clothes gives her 'anxiety'

Reality TV and style icon Kim Kardashian has discussed a bizarre habit of husband Kanye West that leaves her extremely uncomfortable .
Kim and Kanye sat down for a new feature with Architectural Digest 's March `` Star Power '' issue , where they discussed the extensive renovation and design of their $ 60 million mansion , which was aided by Belgian designer and tastemaker Axel Vervoordt .
When asked about their favourite rooms in the house during a Design Quiz , Kim said that Kanye 's had to be his closet .
Kim explained : `` Because he completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you have like a whole new system for how you like to fold your clothes and how you like to organise your clothes .
`` It gives me full anxiety , 'cause then you have to steam it instead of just being hung . ''
However , Kanye insisted that he was pleased with his organisational skills '' I can see all my clothes in the closet at the same time , '' explained Kanye , '' I just have 'em on uline racks . ''
His favourite room , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I stare inside of that and say we need to live inside of one of these , '' he said .
The couple also spoke about how the kids are their inspirations for all their internal design plans .
Kanye said in the feature : `` The kids ride their scooters down the hallways and jump around on top of the low Axel tables , which they use as a kind of stage .
This house may be a case study , but our vision for it was built around our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding their home for children North , Saint , Chicago , and Psalm , they 're not too strict about their plans .
Kim adds : `` In the end , we don ’ t take it too seriously .
We ’ re not going to be fanatics . ''
The couple also advocated minimalism when discussing their home , with Kim saying it gives her peace of mind .
She said : `` For me , it 's how I organise and how I get things done .
I know where every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place for everything even if it 's like hidden in the wall in a cabinet that you ca n't see . ''
We 'll have to take your word for it , Kim !
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KIM KARDASHIAN TAKES US ON A TOUR OF HER FRIDGE
KIM KARDASHIAN TAKES US ON A TOUR OF HER FRIDGE
Reality TV royal Kim Kardashian has spoken about a habit of husband Kanye West that leaves her riddled with discomfort and it involves his clothes
Kim Kardashian says Kanye's bizarre method of arranging clothes gives her 'anxiety'
Reality TV and style icon Kim Kardashian has discussed a bizarre habit of husband Kanye West that leaves her extremely uncomfortable.
Kim and Kanye sat down for a new feature with Architectural Digest's March "Star Power" issue, where they discussed the extensive renovation and design of their $60 million mansion, which was aided by Belgian designer and tastemaker Axel Vervoordt.
When asked about their favourite rooms in the house during a Design Quiz, Kim said that Kanye's had to be his closet.
Kim explained: "Because he completely took away the bars in the closet and you have like a whole new system for how you like to fold your clothes and how you like to organise your clothes.
"It gives me full anxiety, 'cause then you have to steam it instead of just being hung."
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However, Kanye insisted that he was pleased with his organisational skills
"I can see all my clothes in the closet at the same time," explained Kanye," I just have 'em on uline racks."
His favourite room, however, was the inside of an Anish Kapoor.
"I stare inside of that and say we need to live inside of one of these," he said.
The couple also spoke about how the kids are their inspirations for all their internal design plans.
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Kanye said in the feature: "The kids ride their scooters down the hallways and jump around on top of the low Axel tables, which they use as a kind of stage. This house may be a case study, but our vision for it was built around our family."
Despite their mission statement regarding their home for children North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, they're not too strict about their plans.
Kim adds: "In the end, we don’t take it too seriously. We’re not going to be fanatics."
The couple also advocated minimalism when discussing their home, with Kim saying it gives her peace of mind.
She said: "For me, it's how I organise and how I get things done. I know where every last thing is, there's a place for everything even if it's like hidden in the wall in a cabinet that you can't see."
We'll have to take your word for it, Kim!
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-02-03--Leeds Festival drug dealer accidentally texts price list to police officer while high

A drug dealer accidentally texted his price list to a police officer at a music festival .
Martynas Benosenko was caught at Leeds Festival with more than £3,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA .
The 22-year-old also had business cards with 'Flavour Town LS6 ' printed on them , reports Leeds Live .
He also sent a text to a police-issued mobile phone advertising the sale of the drugs .
Prosecutor Jessica Randall said Benosenko was arrested at the festival in Branham in August 2018 after security staff spotted him smoking cannabis and acting suspiciously in the grime tent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ found in the bag in 28 individual deals .
A total of 67 MDMA tablets were also found in the bag .
He was also found in possession of a small amount of cannabis .
Leeds Crown Court heard the cocaine had a purity of 94 % and the total street value of the drugs was £3,630 .
Benosenko , of Hyde Park , Leeds , pleaded guilty to two offences of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and possession of cannabis .
Christopher Dunn , mitigating , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TGI Fridays in Leeds but lost his job shortly before the festival .
Mr Dunn said : `` He decided to go sell drugs at Leeds Festival while completely high .
`` He thought it would be a good idea , not having a clue what he was getting himself into .
`` To say this was a Heath Robinson operation would be something of an understatement .
`` He rocks up at the festival , takes a lot of these drugs himself , obviously turning attention to himself , and then sends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This is a man who lost his job and thought he could make a quick buck . ''
Jailing Benosenko for three years and four months , Recorder Joanne Kidd told him : `` When parents allow their children and young people to attend these festivals , it is often with a degree of trepidation .
`` You set out to earn a significant amount of money and the young people at the festival are vulnerable to people like you preying on their vulnerability and stupidity .
`` There is not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on without young people collapsing , becoming seriously ill and , in some circumstances , dying .
`` The fact that you chose this venue to ply your trade is an aggravating feature . ''

Martynas Benosenko was caught with more than £3,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA at Leeds Festival after security spotted him smoking cannabis and acting suspiciously
A drug dealer accidentally texted his price list to a police officer at a music festival.
Martynas Benosenko was caught at Leeds Festival with more than £3,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA.
The 22-year-old also had business cards with 'Flavour Town LS6' printed on them, reports Leeds Live.
He also sent a text to a police-issued mobile phone advertising the sale of the drugs.
Prosecutor Jessica Randall said Benosenko was arrested at the festival in Branham in August 2018 after security staff spotted him smoking cannabis and acting suspiciously in the grime tent.
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His bag was searched and cocaine was found in the bag in 28 individual deals.
A total of 67 MDMA tablets were also found in the bag.
He was also found in possession of a small amount of cannabis.
Leeds Crown Court heard the cocaine had a purity of 94% and the total street value of the drugs was £3,630.
Benosenko, of Hyde Park, Leeds, pleaded guilty to two offences of possession of a class A drug with intent to supply and possession of cannabis.
Christopher Dunn, mitigating, said Benosenko had worked as a chef at TGI Fridays in Leeds but lost his job shortly before the festival.
Mr Dunn said: "He decided to go sell drugs at Leeds Festival while completely high.
"He thought it would be a good idea, not having a clue what he was getting himself into.
"To say this was a Heath Robinson operation would be something of an understatement.
"He rocks up at the festival, takes a lot of these drugs himself, obviously turning attention to himself, and then sends his price list to the police.
"This is a man who lost his job and thought he could make a quick buck."
Jailing Benosenko for three years and four months, Recorder Joanne Kidd told him: "When parents allow their children and young people to attend these festivals, it is often with a degree of trepidation.
"You set out to earn a significant amount of money and the young people at the festival are vulnerable to people like you preying on their vulnerability and stupidity.
"There is not a single festival of this size that goes on without young people collapsing, becoming seriously ill and, in some circumstances, dying.
"The fact that you chose this venue to ply your trade is an aggravating feature."