thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Man Utd outcast Marcos Rojo to seal January transfer back to Argentina with Estudiantes

Marcos Rojo is set to leave Manchester United to return to his homeland , with Estudiantes .
United chiefs have been looking to offload the 29 year-old for some time , but saw a deadline day move to Everton back in August fall through .
This month , they found Rojo unwilling to be used as a makeweight in a deal to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon .
Rojo was given time off by United in December , spending Christmas in Argentina with his family , to consider his future .
Upon returning to Manchester he intimated that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club , having spoken to ex-United midfielder and current Estudiantes chairman Juan Sebastian Veron .
Rojo is keen for regular game time as he bids to revive his career and regain his place in the Argentina squad ahead of this summer ’ s Copa America , having had to pull out of Lionel Scaloni ’ s squad back in November due to injury .
The defender , who arrived at United in a £16million deal from Sporting back in 2014 , has made just nine appearances this term .
Only one of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against Liverpool in October , in which he was drafted into the starting XI after an injury to Axel Tuanzebe in the warmup .
Rojo 's move comes despite Solskjaer 's declaration on Tuesday that he did n't expect him to depart this month .
Asked about his future , the Norwegian said : `` Marcos has been injured and has been working to get back and get fit again .
`` At the moment it does n't look like [ he will leave ] , no . ''
Rojo 's return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of familiar faces , including his long-time international teammate Javier Mascherano - who joined the club in December - and Gabriel Milito , the ex-Barcelona defender who is now head coach .

Defender Rojo, 29, is set to move back to his homeland on loan after six years at Old Trafford, as he looks to revive his career and nail down a place in Argentina's next Copa America squad
Marcos Rojo is set to leave Manchester United to return to his homeland, with Estudiantes.
United chiefs have been looking to offload the 29 year-old for some time, but saw a deadline day move to Everton back in August fall through.
This month, they found Rojo unwilling to be used as a makeweight in a deal to sign Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon.
Rojo was given time off by United in December, spending Christmas in Argentina with his family, to consider his future.
Upon returning to Manchester he intimated that he was keen to return to his boyhood club, having spoken to ex-United midfielder and current Estudiantes chairman Juan Sebastian Veron.
Rojo is keen for regular game time as he bids to revive his career and regain his place in the Argentina squad ahead of this summer’s Copa America, having had to pull out of Lionel Scaloni’s squad back in November due to injury.
Image: 2020 Manchester United FC) 2020 Manchester United FC)
The defender, who arrived at United in a £16million deal from Sporting back in 2014, has made just nine appearances this term.
Only one of those has been a Premier League start, against Liverpool in October, in which he was drafted into the starting XI after an injury to Axel Tuanzebe in the warmup.
Rojo's move comes despite Solskjaer's declaration on Tuesday that he didn't expect him to depart this month.
Asked about his future, the Norwegian said: "Marcos has been injured and has been working to get back and get fit again.
"At the moment it doesn't look like [he will leave], no."
Rojo's return to La Plata will see him reunite with a number of familiar faces, including his long-time international teammate Javier Mascherano - who joined the club in December - and Gabriel Milito, the ex-Barcelona defender who is now head coach.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Inside the airplane graveyards where planes go when they're retired from service

With the world of aviation constantly changing , it 's no surprise that airlines choose to retire certain aircraft from service to make room for updated and modern planes .
But the sheer size of a plane means it 's not exactly something you can leave in storage at the back of an airport hangar .
So where do planes go to die ?
Well , there are actual graveyards dedicated solely to disused planes .
Known as 'aircraft boneyards ' , these are home to hundreds of planes , which are often left there for years unless they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are home to a mixture of commercial aircraft and military planes , so it 's no surprise that they 're a hit with aviation enthusiasts .
There are a handful of these yards around the world , and there 's even one in the UK ; the Air Salvage International in the Cotswolds .
Unfortunately , like the majority of boneyards , this one is closed to the public .
The good news ?
There are a few of these yards which are open to visitors , mainly located in the USA .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in desert landscapes , where there is the space to store both the commercial and military jets .
The most famous is the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona , which allows bus tours ( there are strict access rules ) for the public , and hosts events including a 'Boneyard Run ' where visitors can take on 5K or 10K race .
Established after World War II , it was initially used to store B-29 and C-47 aircraft , but nowadays it 's home to over 4,400 aircraft and 13 aerospace vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of military organisations to agencies including NASA .
You can find out more on the base 's official website .
While in Arizona , you may also want to consider a stop by Pinal Airpark in the Sonoran Desert .
Formerly closed off to visitors , in recent years the site has opened up for tours ; you 'll need to get in touch ahead of time to organise a visit , as there are still restricted areas so you ca n't just turn up .
The boneyard is mainly home to commercial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a military base ( which is why there are restricted areas and rules on when you can take photographs ) .
The Roswell International Air Center is another boneyard destination worth having on your radar .
Located in New Mexico , the center is home to the Walker Aviation Museum which offers visits to the site - often you 'll need to get in touch before your visit to try and organise it .
The museum itself is free and has a temporary location inside the Roswell International Airport , with plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area 's fascinating aviation history .
There are some boneyards which are n't open to the public , but which have still proven a hit with aviation enthusiasts who have caught a glimpse of the commercial planes left here while driving by .
For example , the Mojave Air and Space Port in California is home to hundreds of planes , but you wo n't be allowed access to the boneyard .
Still , if you 're in the area and want an aviation fix , the airport hosts a 'Plane Crazy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every month , with guest speakers and a chance to get up close to heaps of fascinating planes .

Airplane graveyards are where planes go when they're no longer in use - and you can visit some of the eerie spots
Inside the airplane graveyards where planes go when they're retired from service
With the world of aviation constantly changing, it's no surprise that airlines choose to retire certain aircraft from service to make room for updated and modern planes.
But the sheer size of a plane means it's not exactly something you can leave in storage at the back of an airport hangar.
So where do planes go to die?
Well, there are actual graveyards dedicated solely to disused planes. Known as 'aircraft boneyards', these are home to hundreds of planes, which are often left there for years unless they can be disassembled for parts.
The boneyards are home to a mixture of commercial aircraft and military planes, so it's no surprise that they're a hit with aviation enthusiasts.
There are a handful of these yards around the world, and there's even one in the UK; the Air Salvage International in the Cotswolds.
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
Unfortunately, like the majority of boneyards, this one is closed to the public.
The good news? There are a few of these yards which are open to visitors, mainly located in the USA.
They can often be found tucked away in desert landscapes, where there is the space to store both the commercial and military jets.
The most famous is the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, which allows bus tours (there are strict access rules) for the public, and hosts events including a 'Boneyard Run' where visitors can take on 5K or 10K race.
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
Established after World War II, it was initially used to store B-29 and C-47 aircraft, but nowadays it's home to over 4,400 aircraft and 13 aerospace vehicles, which have come from a mix of military organisations to agencies including NASA.
You can find out more on the base's official website.
While in Arizona, you may also want to consider a stop by Pinal Airpark in the Sonoran Desert.
Formerly closed off to visitors, in recent years the site has opened up for tours; you'll need to get in touch ahead of time to organise a visit, as there are still restricted areas so you can't just turn up.
The boneyard is mainly home to commercial aircraft, although the area is right by a military base (which is why there are restricted areas and rules on when you can take photographs).
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
The Roswell International Air Center is another boneyard destination worth having on your radar.
Located in New Mexico, the center is home to the Walker Aviation Museum which offers visits to the site - often you'll need to get in touch before your visit to try and organise it.
The museum itself is free and has a temporary location inside the Roswell International Airport, with plenty of displays to offer a glimpse into the area's fascinating aviation history.
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
There are some boneyards which aren't open to the public, but which have still proven a hit with aviation enthusiasts who have caught a glimpse of the commercial planes left here while driving by.
For example, the Mojave Air and Space Port in California is home to hundreds of planes, but you won't be allowed access to the boneyard.
Still, if you're in the area and want an aviation fix, the airport hosts a 'Plane Crazy' event on the third Saturday of every month, with guest speakers and a chance to get up close to heaps of fascinating planes.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Arsenal 'agree transfer' for Pablo Mari on loan with option to buy defender

Arsenal have finally agreed a deal with Flamengo to bring Pablo Mari back to the Premier League this month .
The move for the defender - who spent three years at Manchester City without playing a league game - appeared to have collapsed after discussions between the two clubs broke down at the last minute .
The Brazilian club were demanding £13million and , as the Spanish defender arrived in London for a medical over the weekend , the Gunners complained they could n't afford the fee and said they wanted a loan deal instead .
However , it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours even though Mari returned to Brazil after flying to London last weekend only for the move to stall .
According to The Athletic , Arsenal have now agreed a deal to sign the 26-year-old defender on loan with an option to buy .
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been desperate to sign a left-footed centre-back and appears to have finally landed one .
Meanwhile , Shkodran Mustafi 's ankle injury is not as bad as Arsenal first feared with the defender suffering a sprained ankle during Monday night 's FA Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been enjoying something of a revival of his Gunners career of late and was one of the best players on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher just after the hour in a 2-1 victory .
But , after scans and checks on Tuesday , the injury was revealed to be an ankle sprain and not any lasting damage to ligaments - meaning he will be sidelined for weeks rather than months .
It remains to be seen if Mustafi 's injury will rule him out of the club 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spell without a game .
Arsenal confirmed they would travel to the Middle East between their trip to Burnley on Sunday and the visit of Newcastle on February 16 .

The move for Pablo Mari, who spent three years at Manchester City without playing a league game, appeared to have collapsed at the last minute
Arsenal have finally agreed a deal with Flamengo to bring Pablo Mari back to the Premier League this month.
The move for the defender - who spent three years at Manchester City without playing a league game - appeared to have collapsed after discussions between the two clubs broke down at the last minute.
The Brazilian club were demanding £13million and, as the Spanish defender arrived in London for a medical over the weekend, the Gunners complained they couldn't afford the fee and said they wanted a loan deal instead.
However, it is understood talks have progressed in the last 24 hours even though Mari returned to Brazil after flying to London last weekend only for the move to stall.
Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images) Xinhua News Agency/PA Images)
According to The Athletic, Arsenal have now agreed a deal to sign the 26-year-old defender on loan with an option to buy.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been desperate to sign a left-footed centre-back and appears to have finally landed one.
Meanwhile, Shkodran Mustafi's ankle injury is not as bad as Arsenal first feared with the defender suffering a sprained ankle during Monday night's FA Cup fourth-round win at Bournemouth.
The 27-year-old has been enjoying something of a revival of his Gunners career of late and was one of the best players on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher just after the hour in a 2-1 victory.
Image: Zuma Press/PA Images) Zuma Press/PA Images)
But, after scans and checks on Tuesday, the injury was revealed to be an ankle sprain and not any lasting damage to ligaments - meaning he will be sidelined for weeks rather than months.
It remains to be seen if Mustafi's injury will rule him out of the club's planned break to Dubai during their two-week spell without a game.
Arsenal confirmed they would travel to the Middle East between their trip to Burnley on Sunday and the visit of Newcastle on February 16.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Labour advises defeated election candidates to call 999 or Samaritans 6 weeks after loss

Labour candidates who failed to win the election have been left angry after party chiefs e-mailed them six weeks later - advising them to ring Samaritans or 999 if they are in distress .
Defeated candidates first received an e-mail on December 17 saying the party was `` working on support for you as you get back to life '' .
One candidate told the Mirror many had hoped this might mean financial help .
But that candidate then heard nothing from the central party until this week - when they received an `` insulting '' e-mail demanding their election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
The e-mail from Labour 's Election Support Team thanked candidates who were `` at the very heart of the campaign '' , adding : `` The lessons you learned from your campaigns locally will be invaluable to the Party going forward .
We will make sure that you are consulted as part of any review that happens when the new leader is in place . ''
But it went on to add : `` Elections are stressful and being a candidate in a general election can bring even greater pressure on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a number of services available free of charge than can help if you are still experiencing any symptoms of stress .
The safeguarding team have provided some advice below this email . ''
A note at the bottom adds : `` Samaritans - Offer a safe place for anyone to talk any time they like , in their own way – about whatever ’ s getting to them .
Telephone 116 123 ...
If you feel you are at risk of immediate harm please contact 999 in the first instance . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were looking for work , but does not mention any kind of compensation .
A candidate said some had received handwritten notes from Jeremy Corbyn , and regional organisers had been helpful - but from the national party there had been `` silence '' since December 17 .
Another candidate told the Guardian : `` Whether you invested emotional energy , time , resources , whatever – we all gave so much , as did those around us .
An , ‘ Oh , by the way , we ’ ve just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ email is insulting , so late in the day . ''
It 's thought the e-mail only went to new candidates who were defeated , not former MPs who lost their seats .
One ex-MP snapped : `` Obviously they ’ re not so bothered about our mental health . ''
It comes as a row rages over an election inquest presented to Labour 's ruling NEC yesterday .
The report overseen by Jeremy Corbyn ally Karie Murphy is said to have exonerated him from personal blame , and praised a controversial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the Daily Telegraph , the report said the organisers `` held the line against even further destruction of our support base '' .
But a defeated candidate said community organisers `` damaged '' their campaign adding : `` I had to ask that my community organiser was kept away .
They said their job wasn ’ t to get me elected .
They had their own agenda .
`` A lot of the time we had no idea what the community organisers were doing in our patches .
They didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election campaign coordination . ''
The candidate added community organisers ' wages would `` definitely '' have to be declared on local returns for the places they worked .
A separate election inquest is being compiled by the cross-factional Labour Together group - which has heard from more than 8,000 members so far .
It has also held focus groups with ex-Labour voters who switched to the Tories .
A source said at one focus group , the only election message most participants had remembered properly was `` Get Brexit Done '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a genuine sense of relief that we did n't win '' .
The report is expected to be presented before the contest ends on April 4 .
Meanwhile yesterday 's NEC away day was told Labour now has more than 580,000 members - tipping over its previous peak under Jeremy Corbyn .
Just over 100,000 new members joined since the election amid speculation many may back rivals of left-winger Rebecca Long-Bailey .

Defeated candidates have branded an e-mail from party HQ 'insulting' and said it came too late - while a separate row rages over an inquest report that was presented to Labour's ruling NEC last night
Labour candidates who failed to win the election have been left angry after party chiefs e-mailed them six weeks later - advising them to ring Samaritans or 999 if they are in distress.
Defeated candidates first received an e-mail on December 17 saying the party was "working on support for you as you get back to life".
One candidate told the Mirror many had hoped this might mean financial help. But that candidate then heard nothing from the central party until this week - when they received an "insulting" e-mail demanding their election spending return "as soon as possible".
The e-mail from Labour's Election Support Team thanked candidates who were "at the very heart of the campaign", adding: "The lessons you learned from your campaigns locally will be invaluable to the Party going forward. We will make sure that you are consulted as part of any review that happens when the new leader is in place."
But it went on to add: "Elections are stressful and being a candidate in a general election can bring even greater pressure on you and your family.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
"There are a number of services available free of charge than can help if you are still experiencing any symptoms of stress. The safeguarding team have provided some advice below this email."
A note at the bottom adds: "Samaritans - Offer a safe place for anyone to talk any time they like, in their own way – about whatever’s getting to them. Telephone 116 123... If you feel you are at risk of immediate harm please contact 999 in the first instance."
The e-mail offered candidates a reference if they were looking for work, but does not mention any kind of compensation.
A candidate said some had received handwritten notes from Jeremy Corbyn, and regional organisers had been helpful - but from the national party there had been "silence" since December 17.
Another candidate told the Guardian: "Whether you invested emotional energy, time, resources, whatever – we all gave so much, as did those around us. An, ‘Oh, by the way, we’ve just remembered to check in with you losers’ email is insulting, so late in the day."
It's thought the e-mail only went to new candidates who were defeated, not former MPs who lost their seats. One ex-MP snapped: "Obviously they’re not so bothered about our mental health."
Image: Christopher Furlong) Christopher Furlong)
It comes as a row rages over an election inquest presented to Labour's ruling NEC yesterday.
The report overseen by Jeremy Corbyn ally Karie Murphy is said to have exonerated him from personal blame, and praised a controversial system of community organisers for upping engagement.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the report said the organisers "held the line against even further destruction of our support base".
But a defeated candidate said community organisers "damaged" their campaign adding: "I had to ask that my community organiser was kept away. They said their job wasn’t to get me elected. They had their own agenda.
"A lot of the time we had no idea what the community organisers were doing in our patches. They didn’t match up with the general election campaign coordination."
The candidate added community organisers' wages would "definitely" have to be declared on local returns for the places they worked.
A separate election inquest is being compiled by the cross-factional Labour Together group - which has heard from more than 8,000 members so far.
It has also held focus groups with ex-Labour voters who switched to the Tories.
A source said at one focus group, the only election message most participants had remembered properly was "Get Brexit Done".
The source added: "There was a genuine sense of relief that we didn't win".
The report is expected to be presented before the contest ends on April 4.
Meanwhile yesterday's NEC away day was told Labour now has more than 580,000 members - tipping over its previous peak under Jeremy Corbyn. Just over 100,000 new members joined since the election amid speculation many may back rivals of left-winger Rebecca Long-Bailey.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Instagram tries to ban woman with breast cancer after she posts photos of nipple tattoos

A brave hairdresser is facing an Instagram ban for posting pictures of her new nipple tattoos in her breast cancer battle .
Laura Henrietta , 31 , was accused of `` sexual activity '' for posted a video of her receiving reconstructive 3D nipple tattoos after losing her breasts .
But Instagram has a ban on showing women 's nipples - and Laura 's post was removed by moderators .
She was contacted by social media bosses and told if she shared similar images with her 6,000 followers she could be banned over `` sexual activity '' .
Laura , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I have been inundated with love and support for the post sharing my areola tattoos , not one person has made a fuss or made me feel bad .
“ I ’ ve had so many messages from women saying it ’ s helped them realise they want reconstruction or that it ’ s normal and available .
“ It ’ s really important we get this message across to Instagram - why are nipples allowed on a man but not on a woman ?
Especially when it ’ s art - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nipple.
” Laura , of Norwich , Norfolk , was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 25 after finding a lump in her left breast whilst on holiday .
She underwent treatment including chemotherapy and a single mastectomy to remove the stage three cancer .
The following year she had precautionary surgery to remove her right breast and have both sides reconstructed .
Then in 2016 a pain in her right shoulder was found to be secondary cancer that had spread to her bones .
After more surgery and treatment doctors broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her cancer was incurable .
Laura said : “ I will keep sharing my experiences to help other women and show the world what happens when you are in my situation .
I refuse to hide away .
“ It has been over five years since I had my mastectomy and lost a huge part of my femininity .
“ I had hoped it would be the way I became cancer free but little did I know how precious life was about to get .
“ My new 3D tattoos have transformed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Laura and friend Nicky Newman , 32 , run Secondary Sisters , a campaigning group to support other women with incurable secondary breast cancer .
On the day of Laura 's areola tattoo treatment she shared the process live on the Secondary Sisters Instagram feed to an audience of more than 7,000 people .
Cosmetic tattooist Vicky Martin said : `` I have protested about this policy at Facebook and Instagram before .
I want to raise awareness that these tattoos are about helping women to feel complete again .
`` It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ art .
“ Laura and Nicky are doing so much good for women with secondary cancer and it was an honour to help Laura .
Sharing her journey took strength that should be celebrated .
”

Laura Henrietta, 31, was accused of "sexual activity" for posting a video of her receiving reconstructive 3D nipple tattoos after losing her breasts
Instagram tries to ban woman with breast cancer after she posts photos of nipple tattoos
A brave hairdresser is facing an Instagram ban for posting pictures of her new nipple tattoos in her breast cancer battle.
Laura Henrietta, 31, was accused of "sexual activity" for posted a video of her receiving reconstructive 3D nipple tattoos after losing her breasts.
But Instagram has a ban on showing women's nipples - and Laura's post was removed by moderators.
She was contacted by social media bosses and told if she shared similar images with her 6,000 followers she could be banned over "sexual activity".
Laura, whose cancer is incurable, said: “I have been inundated with love and support for the post sharing my areola tattoos, not one person has made a fuss or made me feel bad.
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
“I’ve had so many messages from women saying it’s helped them realise they want reconstruction or that it’s normal and available.
“It’s really important we get this message across to Instagram - why are nipples allowed on a man but not on a woman? Especially when it’s art - a tattoo, not even a real nipple.”
Laura, of Norwich, Norfolk, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 25 after finding a lump in her left breast whilst on holiday.
She underwent treatment including chemotherapy and a single mastectomy to remove the stage three cancer.
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
The following year she had precautionary surgery to remove her right breast and have both sides reconstructed.
Then in 2016 a pain in her right shoulder was found to be secondary cancer that had spread to her bones.
After more surgery and treatment doctors broke the news to Laura that this time her cancer was incurable.
Laura said: “I will keep sharing my experiences to help other women and show the world what happens when you are in my situation. I refuse to hide away.
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
“It has been over five years since I had my mastectomy and lost a huge part of my femininity.
“I had hoped it would be the way I became cancer free but little did I know how precious life was about to get.
“My new 3D tattoos have transformed the way I look at my breasts.”
Laura and friend Nicky Newman, 32, run Secondary Sisters, a campaigning group to support other women with incurable secondary breast cancer.
On the day of Laura's areola tattoo treatment she shared the process live on the Secondary Sisters Instagram feed to an audience of more than 7,000 people.
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Cosmetic tattooist Vicky Martin said: "I have protested about this policy at Facebook and Instagram before. I want to raise awareness that these tattoos are about helping women to feel complete again. "It's not pornographic at all, it's art.
“Laura and Nicky are doing so much good for women with secondary cancer and it was an honour to help Laura. Sharing her journey took strength that should be celebrated.”
Speaking to Mirror Online, a Facebook spokesperson said “Images of post-mastectomy scarring and reconstruction are allowed on Instagram. Occasionally we make mistakes and unfortunately removed this content in error. We have since restored it and taken steps to prevent this happening again.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Tottenham 'hold Gareth Bale transfer talks' as Spurs eye return for Real Madrid ace

Tottenham have reportedly held talks over a shock move for Gareth Bale - but Jose Mourinho 's side are not believed to be confident of landing the Real Madrid ace .
Bale was the subject of speculation over a potential move throughout last summer , and has a strained relationship with Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane after the Frenchman tried to force him out to shift his huge wages .
The Wales star is under contract until June 2022 on a mega deal worth over £600,000-a-week .
He was set to join Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning for free on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal as they wanted a transfer fee .
Talk of a possible move was ramped up again as the January transfer window approached , with Bale having been in and out of Zidane 's side this season .
Bale has been linked with both Manchester United and former club Tottenham - where he spent six years before joining Madrid for £90million .
And Spurs have held talks over a swoop for the 30-year-old , according to the Daily Mail .
However , the publication says Tottenham are pessimistic over their chances of landing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a huge stumbling block .
Talks have centred around structuring a deal with Real to suit all parties - but the huge sums involved mean it is unlikely Tottenham will land their former star before the end of the January transfer window on Friday .
The club also appear to have missed out on Krzysztof Piatek , with the striker set to join Hertha Berlin in a £23.5million deal .
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is also a target , although a deal may prove difficult with the two clubs battling each other for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did announce the signing of Holland forward Steven Bergwijn from PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday .
The 22-year-old has hit 29 goals in 112 Eredivisie appearances having progressed through the ranks .
Bergwijn has signed a contract until 2025 after moving to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for an undisclosed fee .

Jose Mourinho's side are reportedly trying to structure a deal with Madrid but are not confident of their chances of landing their former player in the January transfer window
Tottenham have reportedly held talks over a shock move for Gareth Bale - but Jose Mourinho's side are not believed to be confident of landing the Real Madrid ace.
Bale was the subject of speculation over a potential move throughout last summer, and has a strained relationship with Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane after the Frenchman tried to force him out to shift his huge wages.
The Wales star is under contract until June 2022 on a mega deal worth over £600,000-a-week.
He was set to join Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning for free on a £1million-a-week deal but Real aborted the deal as they wanted a transfer fee.
Talk of a possible move was ramped up again as the January transfer window approached, with Bale having been in and out of Zidane's side this season.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Bale has been linked with both Manchester United and former club Tottenham - where he spent six years before joining Madrid for £90million.
And Spurs have held talks over a swoop for the 30-year-old, according to the Daily Mail.
However, the publication says Tottenham are pessimistic over their chances of landing the forward, with his mammoth wages a huge stumbling block.
Talks have centred around structuring a deal with Real to suit all parties - but the huge sums involved mean it is unlikely Tottenham will land their former star before the end of the January transfer window on Friday.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
The club also appear to have missed out on Krzysztof Piatek, with the striker set to join Hertha Berlin in a £23.5million deal.
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is also a target, although a deal may prove difficult with the two clubs battling each other for a top-four spot.
However, Tottenham did announce the signing of Holland forward Steven Bergwijn from PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
Image: Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I) Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty I)
The 22-year-old has hit 29 goals in 112 Eredivisie appearances having progressed through the ranks.
Bergwijn has signed a contract until 2025 after moving to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for an undisclosed fee.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Matthew Wright confirms he's leaving talkRADIO - a month after denying he was sacked

Matthew Wright has confirmed he is leaving talkRADIO after confusion over his “ sacking ” last month .
The broadcaster , 54 , has confirmed today he is actually leaving his post at the radio station - a month after he hit back at claims he had been sacked .
At the time he declared the story was `` totally untrue '' and strolled back onto the air waves the following morning .
But today Matthew revealed his is now leaving his job at the station , taking to Twitter to confirm his exit .
In a series of cryptic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing some amazing rumours about how @ talkRADIO management plans to reward my # arias nomination for best speech broadcaster - deets to follow as and when ! ''
He shockingly followed up this afternoon with : `` My reward is : I 'm out of Talkradio at the end of March ! ''
Wright previously insisted there was absolutely no truth to suggests he 'd lost his job in December , and revealed TalkRadio bosses handed him a new contract this morning hours before he went on air .
As his show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Well , well , well .
`` Surprise - it 's me here for the next three hours now .
Who knows what 's going to happen over the next 180 minutes ?
What the blazes is going on ?
`` With Brexit , the general election , my future ?
It looks like [ the Daily Mail ] got briefed by someone who did n't know .
`` They said I 'd been fired after falling out with producers , not one word of which is true .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to thank fans for their support after he was bombarded with messages over the false sacking story .
He also explained he 's just signed a new contract and is not going anywhere any time soon .
Mail Online previously reported other TalkRadio presenters , including Iain Lee and Eamonn Holmes , were left fearing for the future at the station now that it 's been taken over by Times Radio this year .
His exit comes Matthew defended his decision to spend Christmas without his wife or 11 month old daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caribbean alone for the festive season , leaving Amelia and baby Cassady at home .
Matthew explained the real reason for the trip was to try and sort his mental health issues .
`` I 've had a lot of mental health issues really over the last year and a half , ” he said on This Morning .
“ A friend 's suicide , problems at Channel 5 , other personal problems , and there was a story written about me , a fake story about me losing my job just before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` And Amelia just said , you know , 'What 's the point of you being here not sleeping ? ''
Matthew said Amelia told him to go away and do something that was good for him .
So Matthew followed his wife 's advice and booked himself two weeks away to enjoy some winter sun .
`` And it was good for me , '' Matthew said .

Broadcaster Matthew, 54, has confirmed today he is actually leaving his post at the radio station - a month after he hit back at claims he had been sacked
Matthew Wright has confirmed he is leaving talkRADIO after confusion over his “sacking” last month.
The broadcaster, 54, has confirmed today he is actually leaving his post at the radio station - a month after he hit back at claims he had been sacked.
At the time he declared the story was "totally untrue" and strolled back onto the air waves the following morning.
But today Matthew revealed his is now leaving his job at the station, taking to Twitter to confirm his exit.
In a series of cryptic tweets, he said: "Been hearing some amazing rumours about how @talkRADIO management plans to reward my #arias nomination for best speech broadcaster - deets to follow as and when!"
He shockingly followed up this afternoon with: "My reward is: I'm out of Talkradio at the end of March!"
Wright previously insisted there was absolutely no truth to suggests he'd lost his job in December, and revealed TalkRadio bosses handed him a new contract this morning hours before he went on air.
As his show the following morning, he explained: "Well, well, well.
"Surprise - it's me here for the next three hours now. Who knows what's going to happen over the next 180 minutes? What the blazes is going on?
"With Brexit , the general election , my future? It looks like [the Daily Mail] got briefed by someone who didn't know.
"They said I'd been fired after falling out with producers, not one word of which is true.
"I think that is self-evident."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Wright went on to thank fans for their support after he was bombarded with messages over the false sacking story.
He also explained he's just signed a new contract and is not going anywhere any time soon.
Mail Online previously reported other TalkRadio presenters, including Iain Lee and Eamonn Holmes, were left fearing for the future at the station now that it's been taken over by Times Radio this year.
His exit comes Matthew defended his decision to spend Christmas without his wife or 11 month old daughter.
The TalkRadio host jetted to the Caribbean alone for the festive season, leaving Amelia and baby Cassady at home.
Matthew explained the real reason for the trip was to try and sort his mental health issues.
"I've had a lot of mental health issues really over the last year and a half,” he said on This Morning.
“A friend's suicide, problems at Channel 5, other personal problems, and there was a story written about me, a fake story about me losing my job just before Christmas and it knocked me sideways."
"And Amelia just said, you know, 'What's the point of you being here not sleeping?"
Matthew said Amelia told him to go away and do something that was good for him.
So Matthew followed his wife's advice and booked himself two weeks away to enjoy some winter sun.
"And it was good for me," Matthew said.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Google Stadia might be the future, but at present it feels like a test run

Gaming , and consoles especially , are going through a renaissance right now with Xbox and Playstation duking it out as the powerhouses of this generation .
The Nintendo Switch offers a fantastic hybrid on-the-go experience , retro consoles offer a satisfying hit of nostalgia and VR offers brave new frontiers .
Gamers have more options than ever before .
One of the most exciting developments does n't even involve a console at all .
Cloud-based gaming involves streaming your games from a much more powerful machine thousands of miles away to any device you own with a screen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become the future with Microsoft and Sony launching their own versions .
Like many gamers , I can ’ t help but be enticed by the idea of playing on any device , anywhere .
Stadia looked cool , convenient and sidesteps my ageing PC , dying laptop and less powerful consoles .
If anyone else made these promises of 4k 60FPS gaming anywhere , I would laugh and roll my eyes so hard they would fall out of my head .
But when I saw it 's Google getting into the gaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they could make it happen ” .
This isn ’ t quite the first time game streaming has been attempted back in 2010 there was On Live , a service that the world wasn ’ t quite ready for and was gradually shut down in 2015 .
Google surprised the world by announcing Stadia in March 2019 at the Game Developers Conference .
Stadia has now been out two months and it ’ s had a rocky few months with people being unhappy with the game selection and games being offered for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
4K support has not been offered as promised , codes have arrived after launch day and widely documented input lag issues documented by the Washington post .
The device comes in a very fancy looking all white box , which includes a controller , a Chromecast Ultra , chargers as well as instructions and stickers .
All of which felt very snazzy and minimal , compared to the massive boxes you get from normal consoles .
The controller shares some design elements with a standard Xbox or PC gaming controller .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and black while The 'Founders Edition ' is a limited run model in an attractive midnight blue just to stand out from the later adopters .
The matt finish feels comfortable to grip and looks really beautiful .
The weight is well balanced making it not only look but feel premium .
The buttons are soft , and the D-pad feels clicky and responsive , the triggers are satisfying and stable .
The analog sticks are responsive and look great with that contrasting orange against the blue body .
Screen capture and Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ device charges through USB-C and a 3.5mm jack is also included at the bottom of the unit allowing you to connect your headset with microphone support .
Unfortunately the controller currently only works through Wi-Fi so Bluetooth is not yet rolled out .
If you intend to play on a TV The Chrome Cast Ultra ’ s power adapter features an ethernet port which is a stroke of genius considering that cloud based gaming - the most important element - is the speed and reliability of your internet connection .
History has proven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment there ’ s the fear that backing Stadia means you ’ ll miss out on the latest games or that Google will simply stop supporting it .
There are 26 games that are currently available on Stadia including Red Dead Redemption 2 , Borderlands 3 and one exclusive , Gylt .
The selection isn ’ t exactly diverse at the moment , nor do they work in Stadia ’ s favour .
I would be far more forgiving of stuttering and frame drops on a turn based RPG for example , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ releases .
According to Google they are “ tracking more than 120 games coming to Stadia in 2020 , are targeting more than ten games in the first half of this year alone that will only be available on Stadia when they launch ” .
All of which they will desperately need if they want to keep and attract new users .
Developers also can ’ t simply port games over as that requires more work to build them for Google ’ s service .
The online store page seems a little simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you look at Epic ’ s store and the Nintendo Switch eShop they help illustrate that it takes time to develop a store and curate a decent selection of games .
A Stadia Pro Subscription for three months is included when you sign up .
Membership to Google Stadia Pro cost £8.99/ $ 9.99 and will include 4K support , HDR visuals , some free games and discounts on the store .
However it does n't give you access to the whole library of games , as was first expected .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over what it is .
Many people , myself included , expected a service like Xbox Game Pass or Playstation Now - a service that provides games , as well as the means to play them like a Netflix for gaming .
When Stadia was announced Google promised stunning 4K visuals and 60 frames per seconds equal to or even greater than the most powerful systems that are currently out .
However , since the service ’ s released in November we still don ’ t have those crisp 4K visuals .
Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are as follows : • 20Mbs for 1080p at 60 FPS and HDR sound • 30Mbs for 4k at 60FPS and HDR sound The most noticeable issues were frame drops and stutters .
Where the screen freezes for a second and audio also disappears , and overall quality can dip as the resolution drops down dramatically for a few seconds leaving you with a fuzzy image .
With video this is annoying but workable .
However , in gaming this means I might not see my target , won ’ t know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can lead to some very frustrating moments .
There were moments using Stadia , I genuinely felt like I was living in the future .
To Red Dead 2 running on my ultra thin Yogabook , or when I was playing Tomb Raider on the train ... ... Then the dream would inevitably die and I ’ d loose connection .
I tested it in our office and it ran okay but not reliably .
At home , the performance was varied but never great .
Stadia ran best on my PC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested it tethered through my phone 's 4G connection which wasn ’ t really playable for long which isn ’ t surprising .
Hilariously the best performance I have found was when I ran it at a Wetherspoons pub on their free wi-fi with a smooth stutter free experience .
One of the most frustrating things about Google Stadia the unpredictability - you never know when frames will drop , games stutter , your resolution will drop or worst of all you ’ ll be randomly disconnected .
I was shocked when Stadia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my specific Android phone but it also doesn ’ t work on iOS devices either , which is madness considering how many people own iPhones and iPads .
Google haven ’ t been very communicative with its community nor addressed criticisms .
In a post on Reddit titled “ Stadia has officially gone 40 days without a new game announcement/release , feature update , or real community update .
It has been out for 69 days .
It 's time we demand better ” users have complained about the issues with the service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Hey everyone , thanks for taking the time to write out your thoughts , and do n't worry I 'll make sure this post does n't get removed .
`` All the concerns you 've brought to the table are completely valid , and I understand where your frustrations are coming from .
Nobody likes to be left in the dark .
`` While I do n't have product updates to share right at this second , I can promise you that I have been , and will continue taking feedback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the Stadia Community Forum , back to the Stadia team .
`` As always , thanks for your patience .
Keep these notes coming .
I 'll be jotting them down as they come in . ''
Google Stadia is tantalisingly close to where it needs to be , and if given time and support I don ’ t doubt it has the potential to be great .
Provided you have at least a laptop or Pixel phone you can play AAA games nearly anywhere , but not without issues .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level where I ’ d ditch my Switch , it could become worthwhile if Google keeps evolving and improving the service , addresses its problems and wins back support from the disappointed fanbase .
It remains to be seen if Google will have the patience to stick with it , but if they do it could one day become the exciting new way to play we were promised , and I hope that day comes soon .
Google Stadia is out now and The Founders Edition costs £119 , and a Stadia Pro @ @ @ @ @ @

Google Stadia has numerous issues and hiccoughs, it may not make it to see a world without consoles
Google Stadia might be the future, but at present it feels like a test run
Gaming, and consoles especially, are going through a renaissance right now with Xbox and Playstation duking it out as the powerhouses of this generation.
The Nintendo Switch offers a fantastic hybrid on-the-go experience, retro consoles offer a satisfying hit of nostalgia and VR offers brave new frontiers.
Gamers have more options than ever before.
One of the most exciting developments doesn't even involve a console at all.
Cloud-based gaming involves streaming your games from a much more powerful machine thousands of miles away to any device you own with a screen and an internet connection.
These services could become the future with Microsoft and Sony launching their own versions.
Like many gamers, I can’t help but be enticed by the idea of playing on any device, anywhere.
Stadia looked cool, convenient and sidesteps my ageing PC, dying laptop and less powerful consoles.
If anyone else made these promises of 4k 60FPS gaming anywhere, I would laugh and roll my eyes so hard they would fall out of my head.
But when I saw it's Google getting into the gaming market, I thought, “Yeah, they could make it happen”.
Image: 2019 Getty Images) 2019 Getty Images)
This isn’t quite the first time game streaming has been attempted back in 2010 there was On Live, a service that the world wasn’t quite ready for and was gradually shut down in 2015.
Google surprised the world by announcing Stadia in March 2019 at the Game Developers Conference.
Stadia has now been out two months and it’s had a rocky few months with people being unhappy with the game selection and games being offered for free when people have already paid for them.
4K support has not been offered as promised, codes have arrived after launch day and widely documented input lag issues documented by the Washington post.
The device comes in a very fancy looking all white box, which includes a controller, a Chromecast Ultra, chargers as well as instructions and stickers.
All of which felt very snazzy and minimal, compared to the massive boxes you get from normal consoles.
The controller shares some design elements with a standard Xbox or PC gaming controller.
Available in colours like wasabi, white and black while The 'Founders Edition' is a limited run model in an attractive midnight blue just to stand out from the later adopters.
The matt finish feels comfortable to grip and looks really beautiful.
The weight is well balanced making it not only look but feel premium.
The buttons are soft, and the D-pad feels clicky and responsive, the triggers are satisfying and stable.
The analog sticks are responsive and look great with that contrasting orange against the blue body.
Screen capture and Google assistant buttons are also featured.
The device charges through USB-C and a 3.5mm jack is also included at the bottom of the unit allowing you to connect your headset with microphone support.
Unfortunately the controller currently only works through Wi-Fi so Bluetooth is not yet rolled out.
If you intend to play on a TV The Chrome Cast Ultra’s power adapter features an ethernet port which is a stroke of genius considering that cloud based gaming - the most important element - is the speed and reliability of your internet connection.
Image: Google) Google)
History has proven that games sell systems, at the moment there’s the fear that backing Stadia means you’ll miss out on the latest games or that Google will simply stop supporting it.
There are 26 games that are currently available on Stadia including Red Dead Redemption 2, Borderlands 3 and one exclusive, Gylt.
The selection isn’t exactly diverse at the moment, nor do they work in Stadia’s favour.
I would be far more forgiving of stuttering and frame drops on a turn based RPG for example, also the majority of these games are older releases.
According to Google they are “tracking more than 120 games coming to Stadia in 2020, are targeting more than ten games in the first half of this year alone that will only be available on Stadia when they launch”.
All of which they will desperately need if they want to keep and attract new users.
Developers also can’t simply port games over as that requires more work to build them for Google’s service.
The online store page seems a little simple, but it is functional and if you look at Epic’s store and the Nintendo Switch eShop they help illustrate that it takes time to develop a store and curate a decent selection of games.
A Stadia Pro Subscription for three months is included when you sign up.
Membership to Google Stadia Pro cost £8.99/$9.99 and will include 4K support, HDR visuals, some free games and discounts on the store.
However it doesn't give you access to the whole library of games, as was first expected.
One of Stadia's biggest issues is the confusion over what it is.
Many people, myself included, expected a service like Xbox Game Pass or Playstation Now - a service that provides games, as well as the means to play them like a Netflix for gaming.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
When Stadia was announced Google promised stunning 4K visuals and 60 frames per seconds equal to or even greater than the most powerful systems that are currently out.
However, since the service’s released in November we still don’t have those crisp 4K visuals.
Google’s own minimum recommendations for use are as follows:
10Mbs for 720p at 60 Fps
20Mbs for 1080p at 60 FPS and HDR sound
30Mbs for 4k at 60FPS and HDR sound
The most noticeable issues were frame drops and stutters.
Where the screen freezes for a second and audio also disappears, and overall quality can dip as the resolution drops down dramatically for a few seconds leaving you with a fuzzy image.
With video this is annoying but workable.
However, in gaming this means I might not see my target, won’t know what I’m supposed to be doing and can lead to some very frustrating moments.
Image: Mirror) Mirror)
There were moments using Stadia, I genuinely felt like I was living in the future. To Red Dead 2 running on my ultra thin Yogabook, or when I was playing Tomb Raider on the train...
...Then the dream would inevitably die and I’d loose connection.
I tested it in our office and it ran okay but not reliably. At home, the performance was varied but never great. Stadia ran best on my PC through ethernet.
I’ve also tested it tethered through my phone's 4G connection which wasn’t really playable for long which isn’t surprising.
Hilariously the best performance I have found was when I ran it at a Wetherspoons pub on their free wi-fi with a smooth stutter free experience.
One of the most frustrating things about Google Stadia the unpredictability - you never know when frames will drop, games stutter, your resolution will drop or worst of all you’ll be randomly disconnected.
Image: Mirror) Mirror)
I was shocked when Stadia not only wouldn’t work on my specific Android phone but it also doesn’t work on iOS devices either, which is madness considering how many people own iPhones and iPads.
Google haven’t been very communicative with its community nor addressed criticisms. In a post on Reddit titled “Stadia has officially gone 40 days without a new game announcement/release, feature update, or real community update. It has been out for 69 days. It's time we demand better” users have complained about the issues with the service.
In response a Google representative replied: “Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to write out your thoughts, and don't worry I'll make sure this post doesn't get removed.
"All the concerns you've brought to the table are completely valid, and I understand where your frustrations are coming from. Nobody likes to be left in the dark.
"While I don't have product updates to share right at this second, I can promise you that I have been, and will continue taking feedback posted to r/Stadia and other channels, like the Stadia Community Forum, back to the Stadia team.
"As always, thanks for your patience. Keep these notes coming. I'll be jotting them down as they come in."
Verdict
Google Stadia is tantalisingly close to where it needs to be, and if given time and support I don’t doubt it has the potential to be great.
Provided you have at least a laptop or Pixel phone you can play AAA games nearly anywhere, but not without issues.
While it’s not yet at the level where I’d ditch my Switch, it could become worthwhile if Google keeps evolving and improving the service, addresses its problems and wins back support from the disappointed fanbase.
It remains to be seen if Google will have the patience to stick with it, but if they do it could one day become the exciting new way to play we were promised, and I hope that day comes soon.
Google Stadia is out now and The Founders Edition costs £119, and a Stadia Pro subscription is £8.99 a month.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Builder sent 'crank' text to tearful woman after 'failing to complete £7,500 job'

A woman says she received an insulting text from a builder who allegedly failed to complete building work on her home .
Victoria Lee , 44 , from Eastham , Wirral , forked out £7,500 to have her conservatory refurbished after she discovered that her roof was rotting .
But she claims the house was left in `` an absolute mess '' by the date it was due to be completed , reports the Liverpool Echo .
To make matters worse , she says she spent four years of her hard-earned savings on the failed project .
She claims there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skirting boards and problems with the plumbing on the radiators .
Have you suffered from a bodged building job ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk She also claimed to have been sent a message which branded her a `` crank '' - but this was later denied by the builder .
He said he had been signed off work ill , and had offered to complete the work or send another builder to do so .
Victoria claims it was agreed that work would include removing the roof and doors of the conservatory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , new electrics and lighting , new radiators , and new insulation at a total cost of £7,500 .
But she claims that the quality of the unfinished job has left her forking out more money to have the work completely redone .
Victoria said : `` I spent four years worth of savings on this .
Those savings were for a rainy day .
I wanted to have work done on my conservatory because the roof was rotting .
`` Everything has had to be ripped out .
`` When I sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plumber to fix the work he 'd done on the radiator I received a text off the builder which said : 'Yeah mate .
She 's a crank ' , which was clearly about me .
`` Now I have to pay out again to rectify it with a new builder .
When I was meeting the new builder I broke down and told him that I do n't have any money to pay for the new work . ''
Victoria paid Neil Cartledge of Safe Smart Solutions , based in Warrington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said that she wanted her new conservatory to be like an extension of her living room .
She claims that they agreed on a timeframe of three weeks for the work to be completed .
Mr Cartledge said he was unable to complete the work because he had been signed off sick by his GP at the time for mental health reasons .
He said : `` I was signed off as sick and I was n't fit for work .
I have offered to go back and complete the work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
When asked about the text message Victoria received , Mr Cartledge said that he `` would n't have said that '' and that the message was `` not aimed at her '' and may have been sent accidentally .
He said also said he had offered to send another builder to carry out the additional work on his behalf .

Victoria Lee from Wirral, said she was sent an insulting text message after she contacted the builder to complain. He says he was signed off ill so could not complete work - but has offered to send another worker
A woman says she received an insulting text from a builder who allegedly failed to complete building work on her home.
Victoria Lee, 44, from Eastham, Wirral, forked out £7,500 to have her conservatory refurbished after she discovered that her roof was rotting.
But she claims the house was left in "an absolute mess" by the date it was due to be completed, reports the Liverpool Echo.
To make matters worse, she says she spent four years of her hard-earned savings on the failed project.
She claims there was a leaking roof, damage to skirting boards and problems with the plumbing on the radiators.
Have you suffered from a bodged building job? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Victoria Lee) Victoria Lee)
She also claimed to have been sent a message which branded her a "crank" - but this was later denied by the builder.
He said he had been signed off work ill, and had offered to complete the work or send another builder to do so.
Victoria claims it was agreed that work would include removing the roof and doors of the conservatory, the installation of a new conservatory roof, new electrics and lighting, new radiators, and new insulation at a total cost of £7,500.
Image: Victoria Lee) Victoria Lee)
But she claims that the quality of the unfinished job has left her forking out more money to have the work completely redone.
Victoria said: "I spent four years worth of savings on this. Those savings were for a rainy day. I wanted to have work done on my conservatory because the roof was rotting.
"Everything has had to be ripped out.
Image: Victoria Lee) Victoria Lee)
"When I sent him a text asking him to get the plumber to fix the work he'd done on the radiator I received a text off the builder which said: 'Yeah mate. She's a crank', which was clearly about me.
"Now I have to pay out again to rectify it with a new builder. When I was meeting the new builder I broke down and told him that I don't have any money to pay for the new work."
Victoria paid Neil Cartledge of Safe Smart Solutions, based in Warrington, £7,500 to carry out the work.
Image: Victoria Lee) Victoria Lee)
She said that she wanted her new conservatory to be like an extension of her living room. She claims that they agreed on a timeframe of three weeks for the work to be completed.
Mr Cartledge said he was unable to complete the work because he had been signed off sick by his GP at the time for mental health reasons.
He said: "I was signed off as sick and I wasn't fit for work. I have offered to go back and complete the work but she does not want me to."
When asked about the text message Victoria received, Mr Cartledge said that he "wouldn't have said that" and that the message was "not aimed at her" and may have been sent accidentally.
He said also said he had offered to send another builder to carry out the additional work on his behalf.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Love Island stars turn on 'weird' Mike over random flirting and love confessions

Love Island stars have turned on police officer Mike Boateng after he desperately tried it on with several girls in the villa .
After being dumped by Leanne Amaning , Mike swiftly moved on to Jess Gale and Sophie Piper - who are both Leanne 's good friends .
The other islanders were baffled by Mike 's sudden attraction in the other girls , doubting his authenticity as he appeared desperate to find someone to couple up with .
Callum Jones , who was formerly good friends with Mike , branded him `` weird '' when he confessed his attraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sophie had been coupled up with Mike 's friend Connor before he was dumped , so making a move on Sophie felt like a betrayal of their friendship .
Callum spoke to Shaughna Phillips , who he is coupled up with , about the bizarre situation .
He said Mike fancying Sophie `` took him by surprise '' , while Shaughna gasped as she heard the news .
Callum called it `` mad '' and added `` I do n't think Sophie would see Mike in that way '' .
Callum also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the villa , and it was `` strange '' that Mike was suddenly attracted to her .
`` You do n't get to know your ex 's best friend , '' Shaughna added .
Viewers also took to Twitter to slam Mike 's behaviour , with one calling him `` desperate as HELL '' .
`` Mike is in there for that money .
like how does he go from Leanne to Jess and Sophie not even 24hrs after things ended , I just don ’ t feel his vibes u know '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graft Sophie and Jess is actually painful to see .
They think you ’ re a wasteman as well mate '' , added a third .
In the shocking preview for the next episode , Shaughna turns on Sophie and brands her actions `` f***ing muggy '' .
She hit out at Sophie for trying to get Nas to couple up with her and potentially ruin his blossoming romance with bombshell Demi .
She also insisted that if she had been in Sophie 's position she would want to go home now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I think it 's unfair to put that on Nas , it 's f***ing muggy . ''

Mike set his sights on several other girls in the villa - but his fellow islanders, including former friend Callum, branded it "weird"
Love Island stars have turned on police officer Mike Boateng after he desperately tried it on with several girls in the villa.
After being dumped by Leanne Amaning, Mike swiftly moved on to Jess Gale and Sophie Piper - who are both Leanne's good friends.
The other islanders were baffled by Mike's sudden attraction in the other girls, doubting his authenticity as he appeared desperate to find someone to couple up with.
Callum Jones, who was formerly good friends with Mike, branded him "weird" when he confessed his attraction to Sophie.
He was furious because Sophie had been coupled up with Mike's friend Connor before he was dumped, so making a move on Sophie felt like a betrayal of their friendship.
Callum spoke to Shaughna Phillips, who he is coupled up with, about the bizarre situation.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He said Mike fancying Sophie "took him by surprise", while Shaughna gasped as she heard the news.
Callum called it "mad" and added "I don't think Sophie would see Mike in that way".
"It's not reciprocated", agreed Shaughna.
Callum also said Sophie was like their little sister in the villa, and it was "strange" that Mike was suddenly attracted to her.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
"You don't get to know your ex's best friend," Shaughna added.
Viewers also took to Twitter to slam Mike's behaviour, with one calling him "desperate as HELL".
"Mike is in there for that money. like how does he go from Leanne to Jess and Sophie not even 24hrs after things ended, I just don’t feel his vibes u know", wrote another.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Watching Mike graft Sophie and Jess is actually painful to see. They think you’re a wasteman as well mate", added a third.
In the shocking preview for the next episode, Shaughna turns on Sophie and brands her actions "f***ing muggy".
She hit out at Sophie for trying to get Nas to couple up with her and potentially ruin his blossoming romance with bombshell Demi.
She also insisted that if she had been in Sophie's position she would want to go home now.
Gossiping about the situation, Shaughna ranted: "I think it's unfair to put that on Nas, it's f***ing muggy."
*Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Jurgen Klopp's replay strop shows FA Cup is just unloved - not dead

There 's been so much boring debate in recent years about the FA Cup ’ s magic I ’ m guessing even the cup is embarrassed by now .
What do you mean a cup can ’ t have feelings ?
This one does , because we keep hearing it demands respect .
Even though the ones doing most of the dissing are its owners .
It was the FA who blackmailed Manchester United to go to Brazil to win a few pledges for a World Cup they never got , turned Wembley into a semi-final cash cow , scheduled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was still going , spread third-round Saturday over five days and put the draws on the blandest TV programme since John Craven ’ s Newsround – The One Show .
The cup ’ s relevance shifted when the Premier League was born as top clubs obsessed more on the money earned from qualifying for Europe and the ones in the bottom half on the losses incurred by relegation , than the glory of lifting it .
Last weekend ’ s biggest indictment on its hallowed standing wasn ’ t Jurgen Klopp ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League winter break .
It was past winners and three-time finalists Burnley drawing a gate of 8,071 for a tie with fellow Premier League side Norwich , which was only 576 more than turned up at the same time to watch League One Peterborough play Rotherham .
Klopp knew he ’ d get stick for his decision to play the Under-23s in the replay with Shrewsbury , especially after absenting himself from the bench .
He claims he had no choice after being betrayed by the Premier League , who promised a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organise lucrative friendlies , then allowed the FA Cup to organise lucrative replays during it .
So he says he ’ s taking a principled stand in the hope they ’ ll be embarrassed and rectify their error next season .
But ultimately this is more about him , like those stayaway Burnley fans , taking a look at the FA Cup and deciding this year he ’ s not really into it .
That he ’ d rather give a well-earned week ’ s holiday to his knackered squad as they attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league title in 30 years and defend their European crown .
To some he ’ s throwing a childish strop , tossing away the chance of a treble and making his club look small by disrespecting English football ’ s rulers .
But I did a rough poll of a dozen Liverpool match-goers and 90 per cent gave variations on the theme : “ It ’ s up to him .
He ’ s earned the right to do it his way.
” One pointed out that respect for the FA has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awarded an FA Cup semi-final in 1989 to a ground that didn ’ t have a valid safety certificate and are yet to take any responsibility for the ensuing deaths .
It ’ s unfortunate Shrewsbury are caught in the crossfire , having Sunday ’ s superb comeback overshadowed by Klopp ’ s stand-off .
But if I was one of the 7,000 fans heading to Anfield I ’ d rather face the Under-23s than the first team .
They ’ ll still get a big pay day and possibly a win that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these proposals to breathe life back into the FA Cup miss an important point .
It ’ s not dead , it ’ s just unloved at times by those who don ’ t fancy it .
Which can change .
Look at the last-16 draw .
If all ties are won by the higher-placed team we ’ ll see Manchester City , Manchester United , Chelsea ( or Liverpool ) , Arsenal , Spurs , Leicester , Sheffield United and Newcastle in the quarter-finals .
For different reasons , not least the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all those big sides will be up for a couple of big days at Wembley .
Because they need it .
Who knows , the FA Cup may even get our juices flowing again as opposed to boiling our bladder waste as we debate where the magic has gone .

The Liverpool manager is set to field a weakened team of youngsters against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup fourth round replay next week after promising his first-team stars a rest
There's been so much boring debate in recent years about the FA Cup’s magic I’m guessing even the cup is embarrassed by now.
What do you mean a cup can’t have feelings? This one does, because we keep hearing it demands respect. Even though the ones doing most of the dissing are its owners.
It was the FA who blackmailed Manchester United to go to Brazil to win a few pledges for a World Cup they never got, turned Wembley into a semi-final cash cow, scheduled the final when the Premier League season was still going, spread third-round Saturday over five days and put the draws on the blandest TV programme since John Craven’s Newsround – The One Show.
The cup’s relevance shifted when the Premier League was born as top clubs obsessed more on the money earned from qualifying for Europe and the ones in the bottom half on the losses incurred by relegation, than the glory of lifting it.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Last weekend’s biggest indictment on its hallowed standing wasn’t Jurgen Klopp’s declaration that he was fully respecting the Premier League winter break.
It was past winners and three-time finalists Burnley drawing a gate of 8,071 for a tie with fellow Premier League side Norwich, which was only 576 more than turned up at the same time to watch League One Peterborough play Rotherham.
Klopp knew he’d get stick for his decision to play the Under-23s in the replay with Shrewsbury, especially after absenting himself from the bench.
He claims he had no choice after being betrayed by the Premier League, who promised a winter break and told clubs not to organise lucrative friendlies, then allowed the FA Cup to organise lucrative replays during it.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
So he says he’s taking a principled stand in the hope they’ll be embarrassed and rectify their error next season.
But ultimately this is more about him, like those stayaway Burnley fans, taking a look at the FA Cup and deciding this year he’s not really into it.
That he’d rather give a well-earned week’s holiday to his knackered squad as they attempt to win the club’s first league title in 30 years and defend their European crown.
To some he’s throwing a childish strop, tossing away the chance of a treble and making his club look small by disrespecting English football’s rulers.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But I did a rough poll of a dozen Liverpool match-goers and 90 per cent gave variations on the theme: “It’s up to him. He’s earned the right to do it his way.”
One pointed out that respect for the FA has been in short supply at Anfield since they awarded an FA Cup semi-final in 1989 to a ground that didn’t have a valid safety certificate and are yet to take any responsibility for the ensuing deaths.
It’s unfortunate Shrewsbury are caught in the crossfire, having Sunday’s superb comeback overshadowed by Klopp’s stand-off. But if I was one of the 7,000 fans heading to Anfield I’d rather face the Under-23s than the first team.
They’ll still get a big pay day and possibly a win that earns another one at Chelsea.
All these proposals to breathe life back into the FA Cup miss an important point. It’s not dead, it’s just unloved at times by those who don’t fancy it.
Which can change. Look at the last-16 draw. If all ties are won by the higher-placed team we’ll see Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea (or Liverpool), Arsenal, Spurs, Leicester, Sheffield United and Newcastle in the quarter-finals.
For different reasons, not least the Premier League title looking won, virtually all those big sides will be up for a couple of big days at Wembley. Because they need it.
Who knows, the FA Cup may even get our juices flowing again as opposed to boiling our bladder waste as we debate where the magic has gone.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Lewis Burton insists he hasn't split from Caroline Flack with loved-up snap

Lewis Burton has denied reports that he 's split from Caroline Flack .
It was reported that the presenter had split from her boyfriend one month on from her assault charge .
But he quickly hit back , sharing a loved-up snap of them together , writing : `` We ai n't split '' He added : `` Ca n't wait to see you '' The former Love Island host , 40 , was charged with assault by beating following an alleged early morning altercation between them at her home .
It had been reported that Caroline 's relationship with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A source told The Sun : `` The communication ban and distance between them over Christmas and New Year has done Lewis good .
`` He is ready to move on with his life now . ''
The `` ca n't wait to see you '' part of Lewis ' message is likely to refer to the fact that they 've been banned from seeing each other before her trial .
Caroline stepped down from her position as Love Island host following her arrest , and was later replaced by Laura Whitmore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the show .
The presenter had been due to fly out to South Africa to host the first ever winter series of the show when she was arrested in the early hour of the morning of December 13 .
Caroline is alleged to have assaulted Lewis at her North London home .
Police officers attending the scene at the time described what they found as something like a scene in a `` horror movie '' .
Caroline pleaded not guilty when she appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates ' Court last month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her next court appearance on March 4 .
Just last night , Caroline broke her social media ban to throw her support behind Love Island as it was nominated for a gong at the National Television Awards .
It lost out to The Great British Bake Off .
She had been advised to stay off social media before her trial .
Ignoring the advice to not be active online , she took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday to wish the romance series luck as she missed out on the 'fun night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of as the host of the popular series .
She wrote : `` Good luck to all the team and cast at tonight 's NTAs ... it 's such a fun night ... cmon @ loveisland . ''
This is the third time she has broken her social media ban - as she posted a message claiming she wont be silenced four-weeks ago and then sent a kind message to new Love Island host Laura when the winter series launched .
She wrote : `` Massive good luck to Laura , Iain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... '' The first one always the best one .
Caroline x . ''
Producers have suggested that the door is always open for Caroline to return to the show .
Show runner Amanda Stavri says bosses are in `` constant contact '' with Caroline .
Speaking at the new villa , commissioning editor Amanda said : `` We are continuing to talk to Caroline .
We are in constant contact and the door is open . ''

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It was reported that the former Love Island host had split from her boyfriend following her arrest and charge after an alleged altercation at her home, but he denied it
Lewis Burton insists he hasn't split from Caroline Flack with loved-up snap
Lewis Burton has denied reports that he's split from Caroline Flack.
It was reported that the presenter had split from her boyfriend one month on from her assault charge.
But he quickly hit back, sharing a loved-up snap of them together, writing: "We ain't split"
He added: "Can't wait to see you"
The former Love Island host, 40, was charged with assault by beating following an alleged early morning altercation between them at her home.
It had been reported that Caroline's relationship with the 27-year-old tennis player was over.
A source told The Sun: "The communication ban and distance between them over Christmas and New Year has done Lewis good.
"He is ready to move on with his life now."
The "can't wait to see you" part of Lewis' message is likely to refer to the fact that they've been banned from seeing each other before her trial.
Caroline stepped down from her position as Love Island host following her arrest, and was later replaced by Laura Whitmore, whose boyfriend Iain Stirling provides the voiceover for the show.
The presenter had been due to fly out to South Africa to host the first ever winter series of the show when she was arrested in the early hour of the morning of December 13.
Caroline is alleged to have assaulted Lewis at her North London home.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
Police officers attending the scene at the time described what they found as something like a scene in a "horror movie".
Caroline pleaded not guilty when she appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court last month.
She was banned from contacting Lewis ahead of her next court appearance on March 4.
Just last night, Caroline broke her social media ban to throw her support behind Love Island as it was nominated for a gong at the National Television Awards.
It lost out to The Great British Bake Off.
She had been advised to stay off social media before her trial.
Ignoring the advice to not be active online, she took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday to wish the romance series luck as she missed out on the 'fun night' that she usually would be part of as the host of the popular series.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
She wrote: "Good luck to all the team and cast at tonight's NTAs...it's such a fun night... cmon @loveisland."
This is the third time she has broken her social media ban - as she posted a message claiming she wont be silenced four-weeks ago and then sent a kind message to new Love Island host Laura when the winter series launched.
She wrote: "Massive good luck to Laura, Iain and the team for tonight's launch show...
"The first one always the best one. Caroline x."
Producers have suggested that the door is always open for Caroline to return to the show.
Show runner Amanda Stavri says bosses are in "constant contact" with Caroline.
Speaking at the new villa, commissioning editor Amanda said: "We are continuing to talk to Caroline. We are in constant contact and the door is open."
Mirror Online has contacted Caroline's representatives for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Mum who had two miscarriages in same hospital room gives birth to ‘miracle' baby

A mum who endured two miscarriages on the same date in the same hospital room one year apart has finally given birth to a ‘ miracle ’ baby .
Katie Bonful , 31 , went through years of heartache before she finally gave birth to her son , Maximus , now seven months old .
Mum-of-one Katie miscarried her first baby after experiencing some heavy bleeding during her second trimester on March 9 2017 .
She fell pregnant again , but went into early labour and miscarried in the same hospital room at St Thomas , Westminster , on March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a third time in August 2018 and had a high chance of premature labour so had weekly check-ups until she went into labour at 38 weeks .
She gave birth to healthy 6lb 13oz boy , with Katie and her husband Richard , 33 , describing rainbow baby Maximus is a ‘ miracle ’ .
Katie , an admissions officer , from Dartford , Kent , said : “ Going through a miscarriage once is heartbreaking enough , let alone twice .
“ I couldn ’ t believe it when I was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same thing again on exactly the same date but one year on – it was like a nasty déjà vu .
“ It was devastating but when I fell pregnant with Maximus I had some hope again .
`` When he was born , I couldn ’ t believe he was actually here but I still felt worried .
“ I just wanted to hear him cry and when he did I was screaming for joy – I was so happy .
He ’ s my little miracle.
” Katie and husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school , couldn ’ t wait to start a family and were overjoyed when she fell pregnant in November 2016 .
Everything seemed fine at the 12 week scan but Katie grew concerned when she started getting cramping and bleeding just before her 17 week check-up .
Doctors broke the devastating news that the baby was unlikely to survive and Katie went into labour – giving birth to a ‘ lifeless baby boy ' at St Thomas Hospital on March 9 2017 .
Katie said : “ My husband and I had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready to start trying for a family .
“ Suddenly I started bleeding everywhere – the whole cubicle was covered in blood .
I was completely devastated and I felt numb .
“ I was so excited and had just started telling people I was pregnant .
Nothing can prepare you for losing a child and we grieved for a long time.
” Katie fell pregnant again at the end of 2017 and tragedy struck for a second time when she went into early labour again at just over 17 weeks .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same hospital room at St Thomas Hospital , on the exact same date , one year later , on March 9 2018 .
She said : “ The second time I was getting ready for work and I felt strange .
I thought the baby was having a growth spurt .
“ It felt like I needed a wee – like a pressure down there – so after work I went to the hospital .
“ They scanned me and saw that my cervix had opened and the fluid around the baby had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the baby was unlikely to survive .
“ They contemplated an emergency stitch but only if the pain and bleeding stopped but it didn ’ t .
“ I was in labour for about eight hours and my second son arrived stillborn .
I couldn ’ t believe when it started happening again .
`` I thought I 'd know what it felt like , but it was different to the first time so I had no idea .
“ This time I was 17 weeks and five days along and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d miscarried the year before .
“ Not only that but I was in the same hospital room and the nurses even recognised me . ''
The cautious mum fell pregnant for a third time in September 2018 and doctors closely monitored her throughout the pregnancy .
As there was a chance of miscarrying again , they performed a cervical stitch , a treatment to stop the cervix from opening too early during pregnancy .
Katie made it to 38 weeks and five days – giving birth to a healthy little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 13 2019 .
She said : `` After the second miscarriage my husband and I prayed for another child and said 'this time next year , we 'll have our little boy . '
`` Having faith really helped get through such a difficult time .
“ The moment Maximus was born I was waiting for him to cry and the second he did I literally screamed in joy .
“ It was the most amazing sound I ’ d ever heard .
“ He ’ s such a little fighter – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby because he arrived after the storm .
“ I started an Instagram about everything I went through and to follow Maximus ’ progress , it 's really helped hearing from other mums about their loss .
“ Finding a community online really helped and gave me the confidence to talk about it .
“ It ’ s scarring and isolating to go through a miscarriage but there are other people who have been through it too .
“ I hope sharing my story can help others and encourage not to suffer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Instagram you can find her under the handle @ katiebonful .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Katie Pearson, Matthew Dresch)

Katie Bonful, 31, from Dartford, Kent, screamed with joy when she heard her 'miracle' baby cry when he was born, after suffering two miscarriages in St Thomas Hospital, London
Mum who had two miscarriages in same hospital room gives birth to ‘miracle' baby
A mum who endured two miscarriages on the same date in the same hospital room one year apart has finally given birth to a ‘miracle’ baby.
Katie Bonful, 31, went through years of heartache before she finally gave birth to her son, Maximus, now seven months old.
Mum-of-one Katie miscarried her first baby after experiencing some heavy bleeding during her second trimester on March 9 2017.
She fell pregnant again, but went into early labour and miscarried in the same hospital room at St Thomas, Westminster, on March 9 2018.
Katie fell pregnant for a third time in August 2018 and had a high chance of premature labour so had weekly check-ups until she went into labour at 38 weeks.
Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
She gave birth to healthy 6lb 13oz boy, with Katie and her husband Richard, 33, describing rainbow baby Maximus is a ‘miracle’.
Katie, an admissions officer, from Dartford, Kent, said: “Going through a miscarriage once is heartbreaking enough, let alone twice.
“I couldn’t believe it when I was in the same room twice, going through the same thing again on exactly the same date but one year on – it was like a nasty déjà vu.
“It was devastating but when I fell pregnant with Maximus I had some hope again.
Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
"When he was born, I couldn’t believe he was actually here but I still felt worried.
“I just wanted to hear him cry and when he did I was screaming for joy – I was so happy. He’s my little miracle.”
Katie and husband Richard, head of maths at a school, couldn’t wait to start a family and were overjoyed when she fell pregnant in November 2016.
Everything seemed fine at the 12 week scan but Katie grew concerned when she started getting cramping and bleeding just before her 17 week check-up.
Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
Doctors broke the devastating news that the baby was unlikely to survive and Katie went into labour – giving birth to a ‘lifeless baby boy' at St Thomas Hospital on March 9 2017.
Katie said: “My husband and I had been married for around four years and were ready to start trying for a family.
“Suddenly I started bleeding everywhere – the whole cubicle was covered in blood. I was completely devastated and I felt numb.
“I was so excited and had just started telling people I was pregnant. Nothing can prepare you for losing a child and we grieved for a long time.”
Katie fell pregnant again at the end of 2017 and tragedy struck for a second time when she went into early labour again at just over 17 weeks.
She lost her second child, in the same hospital room at St Thomas Hospital, on the exact same date, one year later, on March 9 2018.
Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
She said: “The second time I was getting ready for work and I felt strange. I thought the baby was having a growth spurt.
“It felt like I needed a wee – like a pressure down there – so after work I went to the hospital.
“They scanned me and saw that my cervix had opened and the fluid around the baby had started to flow out.
"They said the baby was unlikely to survive.
“They contemplated an emergency stitch but only if the pain and bleeding stopped but it didn’t.
“I was in labour for about eight hours and my second son arrived stillborn. I couldn’t believe when it started happening again.
Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
"I thought I'd know what it felt like, but it was different to the first time so I had no idea.
“This time I was 17 weeks and five days along and it fell on the exact same date that I’d miscarried the year before.
“Not only that but I was in the same hospital room and the nurses even recognised me."
The cautious mum fell pregnant for a third time in September 2018 and doctors closely monitored her throughout the pregnancy.
As there was a chance of miscarrying again, they performed a cervical stitch, a treatment to stop the cervix from opening too early during pregnancy.
Katie made it to 38 weeks and five days – giving birth to a healthy little boy Maximus who weighed 6lb 13oz on April 13 2019.
Image: Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM) Katie Bonful /SWNS.COM)
She said: "After the second miscarriage my husband and I prayed for another child and said 'this time next year, we'll have our little boy.'
"Having faith really helped get through such a difficult time.
“The moment Maximus was born I was waiting for him to cry and the second he did I literally screamed in joy.
“It was the most amazing sound I’d ever heard.
“He’s such a little fighter – he was our little ‘rainbow’ baby because he arrived after the storm.
“I started an Instagram about everything I went through and to follow Maximus’ progress, it's really helped hearing from other mums about their loss.
“Finding a community online really helped and gave me the confidence to talk about it.
“It’s scarring and isolating to go through a miscarriage but there are other people who have been through it too.
“I hope sharing my story can help others and encourage not to suffer in silence.”
To follow Katie's journey on Instagram you can find her under the handle @katiebonful.


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blasts 'joke' Nemanja Matic red card as Man Utd bow out of Carabao Cup

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has branded the decision to send Nemanja Matic off during Manchester United 's Carabao Cup exit to Manchester City as a `` joke '' .
Serbian midfielder Matic was dismissed in the second half of the semi-final second leg for tripping Ilkay Gundogan , having earlier been booked for fouling Riyad Mahrez .
And Solskjaer was angered by the decision , which ultimately ended their hopes of facing Aston Villa at Wembley in March .
`` I am so proud of these players , '' Solskjaer said .
`` They have beaten City twice at their ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players .
They have given me absolutely everything .
`` We have come a long way .
Even though we did not create too many clear cut chances we pressed them back .
It pleased me .
`` Of course it is hard to come here and score a goal with 11 never mind 10 .
It was never a sending off .
Absolutely for me a joke .
How many times did they foul us ? ''
Matic had given United hope of reaching the final after he thumped in a first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night .
But City went through to their third successive League Cup final thanks to their 3-1 win in the first leg at Old Trafford .
The 1-0 scoreline was harsh on City - with Gundogan insisting that the home side should have strolled to victory .
`` We should have scored early in the first half , '' the German said .
`` We should have scored at least one or two goals today but it was n't to be .
`` The manager said before the game this is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and overcome .
I think we can improve .
It is a learning process . ''
Pep Guardiola added : `` We played a side with incredible physicality .
The goal was from a set piece .
The first time they shot on target. ''
In both games we were better .
I am so satisfied with the players , and the way they play with the problems in the back four .
`` Aymeric Laporte and Fernandinho are not completely fit .
Benjamin Mendy neither .
We ’ ll see in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will be OK for West Ham , I don ’ t know for Spurs .
We don ’ t want to take risks . ''

Nemanja Matic scored the only goal as Man Utd beat Man City but exited the Carabao Cup before he was sent off for tripping Ilkay Gundogan
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has branded the decision to send Nemanja Matic off during Manchester United's Carabao Cup exit to Manchester City as a "joke".
Serbian midfielder Matic was dismissed in the second half of the semi-final second leg for tripping Ilkay Gundogan, having earlier been booked for fouling Riyad Mahrez.
And Solskjaer was angered by the decision, which ultimately ended their hopes of facing Aston Villa at Wembley in March.
"I am so proud of these players," Solskjaer said. "They have beaten City twice at their ground. They have come so far these players. They have given me absolutely everything.
Image: PA) PA)
"We have come a long way. Even though we did not create too many clear cut chances we pressed them back. It pleased me.
"Of course it is hard to come here and score a goal with 11 never mind 10. It was never a sending off. Absolutely for me a joke. How many times did they foul us?"
Matic had given United hope of reaching the final after he thumped in a first half goal - the only notch of the night.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
But City went through to their third successive League Cup final thanks to their 3-1 win in the first leg at Old Trafford.
The 1-0 scoreline was harsh on City - with Gundogan insisting that the home side should have strolled to victory.
"We should have scored early in the first half," the German said. "We should have scored at least one or two goals today but it wasn't to be.
"The manager said before the game this is now an experience, we have to survive and overcome. I think we can improve. It is a learning process."
Pep Guardiola added: "We played a side with incredible physicality. The goal was from a set piece. The first time they shot on target.
" In both games we were better. I am so satisfied with the players, and the way they play with the problems in the back four.
"Aymeric Laporte and Fernandinho are not completely fit. Benjamin Mendy neither. We’ll see in the next days. I am pretty sure they will be OK for West Ham, I don’t know for Spurs. We don’t want to take risks."


thedailymirror--2020-01-29--Veteran sweet maker turned WWII hero immortalised on tin of mints

A sweet factory worker who gave the Nazis plenty to chew over has been immortalised on a tin of mints .
The late Tommy Bennett ’ s name and photo are on the containers of treats being sold by his old firm for the 75th anniversary of VE Day .
He was a sugar boiler at the Uncle Joe ’ s Mint Balls factory for around 50 years , with his only gap being from 1942 to 1945 to fight Hitler in the Second World War .
The former RAF flight engineer told colleagues : “ One week I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bombing the enemy.
” Now he can be seen in uniform on the special edition Tommy Tin .
The name also honours British troops who were nicknamed Tommies .
He started at the factory in 1938 aged 14 .
When he was called up at 18 in 1942 , he was the only sugar boiler left at the firm .
Company founder William Santus told the Government : “ Although Bennett is so young he is at the present time the most vital person I have.
” The mints – much loved by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tommy was granted a six-month leave of absence from the RAF to train a replacement .
After the war , Tommy returned to the factory , retiring in 1989 .
He also helped expats reunite with long-lost relatives .
He died in 2002 aged 78 .
John Winnard , from the firm in Wigan , Greater Manchester , said : “ Tommy was Uncle Joe ’ s through and through .
Even after he retired he would visit every Friday just to make sure they were doing things right.
” Some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will go to armed forces charities .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Stephen  White)

The late Tommy Bennett’s name and photo have been printed on special edition Tommy Tin of Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII
A sweet factory worker who gave the Nazis plenty to chew over has been immortalised on a tin of mints.
The late Tommy Bennett’s name and photo are on the containers of treats being sold by his old firm for the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
He was a sugar boiler at the Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls factory for around 50 years, with his only gap being from 1942 to 1945 to fight Hitler in the Second World War.
The former RAF flight engineer told colleagues: “One week I was boiling toffee and the next I was bombing the enemy.”
Now he can be seen in uniform on the special edition Tommy Tin.
Image: Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd) Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd)
The name also honours British troops who were nicknamed Tommies.
He started at the factory in 1938 aged 14. When he was called up at 18 in 1942, he was the only sugar boiler left at the firm.
Company founder William Santus told the Government: “Although Bennett is so young he is at the present time the most vital person I have.”
Image: Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd) Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd)
The mints – much loved by British troops – were so popular that Tommy was granted a six-month leave of absence from the RAF to train a replacement.
After the war, Tommy returned to the factory, retiring in 1989.
He also helped expats reunite with long-lost relatives. He died in 2002 aged 78.
John Winnard, from the firm in Wigan, Greater Manchester, said: “Tommy was Uncle Joe’s through and through. Even after he retired he would visit every Friday just to make sure they were doing things right.”
Some of the sales of the VE Day Mint Balls will go to armed forces charities.