thedailymirror--2020-07-27--BBC's Carol Kirkwood dubs Bill Turnbull a 'wee rascal' and recalls his innuendos

Anyone fancy a bit of bawdiness for breakfast ?
The BBC Breakfast team often find themselves in hysterics after dropping outrageous innuendos into their live links with the weather team .
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood reveals former host Bill Turnbull was a “ wee rascal ” who would throw her “ humdingers ” with a “ twinkle ” in his eye while she was broadcasting .
“ I came a real cropper once asking how your tightly packed isobars were , ” laughs Bill , a reference to the air pressure lines on her weather maps .
Carol , wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quipped that her isobars were `` getting a good squeeze '' .
Bill was lost for words when Carol told him from a rain-measuring experiment in the Blue Peter garden : `` I ’ ll have my jugs out in 15 minutes . ''
`` I was on with Mishal Husain and we could not speak , '' laughs Bill .
Chatting on Bill ’ s Paws and Claws podcast , the pair recalled Helen Willetts delivering a cheeky line while presenting from the Grand National .
Carol said the team in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helen offered a carrot to a horse and announced live on air : `` So much for the weather , now we ’ re going to see if I can satisfy this stallion . ''
Russell Brand is introducing his two toddler daughters to complex philosophical theories via their breakfast cereal .
“ I try to pack messages into their Coco Pops .
They ’ re three and two – you can ’ t start hitting them up with post-modernism or zen Buddhism , ” he says .
“ So I stitch it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` There ’ s your Coco Pops .
See how it deconstructs into the milk – they are becoming one , as all things are one .
And by the way , that ’ s oat milk , because we are not involved in the dairy industry ’ . ''
The concept of monism might be better demonstrated with Weetabix .
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Bill Turnbull revealed "unprofessional" exercise BBC presenters did behind the scenes before they went on air
Bill Turnbull revealed "unprofessional" exercise BBC presenters did behind the scenes before they went on air
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC Breakfast team often find themselves in hysterics after dropping outrageous innuendos into their live links with the weather team
Anyone fancy a bit of bawdiness for breakfast?
The BBC Breakfast team often find themselves in hysterics after dropping outrageous innuendos into their live links with the weather team.
Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood reveals former host Bill Turnbull was a “wee rascal” who would throw her “humdingers” with a “twinkle” in his eye while she was broadcasting.
“I came a real cropper once asking how your tightly packed isobars were,” laughs Bill, a reference to the air pressure lines on her weather maps.
Carol, wearing a figure-hugging dress at the time, quipped that her isobars were "getting a good squeeze".
Bill was lost for words when Carol told him from a rain-measuring experiment in the Blue Peter garden: "I’ll have my jugs out in 15 minutes."
"I was on with Mishal Husain and we could not speak," laughs Bill.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Chatting on Bill’s Paws and Claws podcast, the pair recalled Helen Willetts delivering a cheeky line while presenting from the Grand National.
Carol said the team in the office were in fits of giggles as Helen offered a carrot to a horse and announced live on air: "So much for the weather, now we’re going to see if I can satisfy this stallion."
Russell Brand's modern parenting
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Russell Brand is introducing his two toddler daughters to complex philosophical theories via their breakfast cereal.
“I try to pack messages into their Coco Pops. They’re three and two – you can’t start hitting them up with post-modernism or zen Buddhism,” he says. “So I stitch it in a little bit."
He added: "There’s your Coco Pops. See how it deconstructs into the milk – they are becoming one, as all things are one. And by the way, that’s oat milk, because we are not involved in the dairy industry’."
The concept of monism might be better demonstrated with Weetabix.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-27--Holiday chaos as 14million Brits to stay at home amid Spain quarantine

Staycations are booming as Brits shun overseas trips amid chaos over the quarantine order for those returning from Spain .
Bookings for UK breaks have soared as fears rise that other countries including France , Germany and Croatia could be axed from the safe travel list .
Widespread cancellations of foreign holidays have been reported and tourism chiefs warn reimposing quarantine will be the “ final nail in the coffin ” for many in the industry .
The Foreign Office last night advised against all but essential travel to the Balearic and Canary Islands , in line with mainland Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Majorca , Ibiza and Tenerife where infection rates are lower .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE However , just one person has been fined by police for breaching quarantine rules after arriving from overseas , figures from police forces in England and Wales show .
There was also fury after the Government said holidaymakers unable to claim sick pay during the 14-day self-isolation should claim benefits instead .
TUC chief Frances O ’ Grady said : “ No one should suffer financially for following official advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will play safe and choose a UK break before the schools reopen in September .
Butlin ’ s said it was doing a roaring trade since it reopened on Friday as more families shun holidays abroad .
Domestic holiday giant Haven said bookings at its 36 parks had soared by 96 % year-on-year .
Caravan sites were also proving popular with bookings increasing by up to 140 % in Devon , while camping website pitch.com said demand had doubled year-on-year .
Stay-at-home school holidays will give the UK economy a much-needed £3.7billion boost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials keep watch on rises in coronavirus rates in popular holiday destinations , with Germany and France being closely monitored .
Health minister Helen Whately said : “ If we see rates going up we would have to take action because we can not take the risk of coronavirus being spread again across the UK.
” The UK ’ s official coronavirus death toll rose by seven , the lowest increase since March 12 , taking the total to 45,759 .
The number of UK cases has broken the 300,000 barrier , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doubled in the last six weeks and now stand at almost 16 million , the World Health Organisation said .
The Balearic Islands have had 2,483 cases since the start of the outbreak and 230 deaths , said majorcadailybulletin.com .
More than 6,000 new cases were reported across the whole of Spain over the weekend .
The Prime Minister ’ s spokesman said : “ Decisions on border measures and travel advice can be changed rapidly if necessary to help stop the spread of the disease .
“ Unfortunately no travel is risk-free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Anyone travelling abroad should be aware our travel advice and exemption list is under constant review.
” The comments , coming just days into the school holidays , risk paralysing the travel industry just weeks after restrictions were finally lifted for travel to scores of countries .
Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds urged the Government to introduce “ smarter measures ” at the border rather than a blanket quarantine .
But the Foreign Office said : “ We have concluded that we should advise British nationals against all non-essential travel to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were reporting “ lots of cancellations ” after the Government gave holidaymakers just four hours ’ notice of its Spain decision at the weekend .
Gemma Antrobus , of the Association of Independent Tour Operators , said : “ It feels like the rug has been pulled from under our feet.
” Paul Charles of travel consultants the PC Agency added : “ People are cancelling not just Spain but other short-haul bookings .
We ’ ve heard of lots of cancellations for holidays to France , Italy and Greece.
” Britain ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a “ more nuanced policy ” to include rules based on regions as well as countries .
It has cancelled all its bookings to Spain up to and including August 9 .
Budget airline Jet2.com cancelled flights to four destinations on the mainland .
Employers are under no obligation to pay staff while they self-isolate .
Self-employed workers could be forced to give up jobs , and some employees could even face the sack .
They can only get statutory sick pay if they have to self-isolate for a different reason , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contacted by NHS Test and Trace .
No10 said they should claim Universal Credit or go to work dispute service ACAS .
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds slammed Tory ministers for “ crossing their fingers and hoping employers will do the right thing ” .
Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab are among those planning UK breaks this summer .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is cutting short his holiday in Spain and is among the 600,000 Brits there who must quarantine on their return .

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What are the new rules on Brits returning from Spain?
What are the new rules on Brits returning from Spain?
Widespread cancellations of foreign holidays have reported as bookings for UK breaks soar amid fears other countries may follow suit with Spain and be axed from the safe travel list
Staycations are booming as Brits shun overseas trips amid chaos over the quarantine order for those returning from Spain.
Bookings for UK breaks have soared as fears rise that other countries including France, Germany and Croatia could be axed from the safe travel list.
Widespread cancellations of foreign holidays have been reported and tourism chiefs warn reimposing quarantine will be the “final nail in the coffin” for many in the industry.
The Foreign Office last night advised against all but essential travel to the Balearic and Canary Islands, in line with mainland Spain – despite pleas to exempt tourism hotspots such as Majorca, Ibiza and Tenerife where infection rates are lower.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE
However, just one person has been fined by police for breaching quarantine rules after arriving from overseas, figures from police forces in England and Wales show.
There was also fury after the Government said holidaymakers unable to claim sick pay during the 14-day self-isolation should claim benefits instead.
TUC chief Frances O’Grady said: “No one should suffer financially for following official advice to quarantine.”
Some 14 million Brits will play safe and choose a UK break before the schools reopen in September.
Butlin’s said it was doing a roaring trade since it reopened on Friday as more families shun holidays abroad.
Domestic holiday giant Haven said bookings at its 36 parks had soared by 96% year-on-year.
Caravan sites were also proving popular with bookings increasing by up to 140% in Devon, while camping website Pitchup.com said demand had doubled year-on-year.
Stay-at-home school holidays will give the UK economy a much-needed £3.7billion boost, said VisitBritain.
It comes as officials keep watch on rises in coronavirus rates in popular holiday destinations, with Germany and France being closely monitored. Health minister Helen Whately said: “If we see rates going up we would have to take action because we cannot take the risk of coronavirus being spread again across the UK.”
The UK’s official coronavirus death toll rose by seven, the lowest increase since March 12, taking the total to 45,759. The number of UK cases has broken the 300,000 barrier, said Public Health England.
Cases worldwide have doubled in the last six weeks and now stand at almost 16 million, the World Health Organisation said.
The Balearic Islands have had 2,483 cases since the start of the outbreak and 230 deaths, said majorcadailybulletin.com.
More than 6,000 new cases were reported across the whole of Spain over the weekend.
The Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “Decisions on border measures and travel advice can be changed rapidly if necessary to help stop the spread of the disease.
“Unfortunately no travel is risk-free during this pandemic and disruption is possible.
“Anyone travelling abroad should be aware our travel advice and exemption list is under constant review.”
The comments, coming just days into the school holidays, risk paralysing the travel industry just weeks after restrictions were finally lifted for travel to scores of countries. Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds urged the Government to introduce “smarter measures” at the border rather than a blanket quarantine.
But the Foreign Office said: “We have concluded that we should advise British nationals against all non-essential travel to the whole of Spain.”
Tour operators were reporting “lots of cancellations” after the Government gave holidaymakers just four hours’ notice of its Spain decision at the weekend. Gemma Antrobus, of the Association of Independent Tour Operators, said: “It feels like the rug has been pulled from under our feet.”
Paul Charles of travel consultants the PC Agency added: “People are cancelling not just Spain but other short-haul bookings. We’ve heard of lots of cancellations for holidays to France, Italy and Greece.”
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary called the Spain quarantine order a “badly managed over-reaction”.
Britain’s biggest holiday firm TUI joined calls for a “more nuanced policy” to include rules based on regions as well as countries. It has cancelled all its bookings to Spain up to and including August 9. Budget airline Jet2.com cancelled flights to four destinations on the mainland.
Employers are under no obligation to pay staff while they self-isolate.
Self-employed workers could be forced to give up jobs, and some employees could even face the sack.
They can only get statutory sick pay if they have to self-isolate for a different reason, such as developing coronavirus symptoms or being contacted by NHS Test and Trace. No10 said they should claim Universal Credit or go to work dispute service ACAS. Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds slammed Tory ministers for “crossing their fingers and hoping employers will do the right thing”.
Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab are among those planning UK breaks this summer.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is cutting short his holiday in Spain and is among the 600,000 Brits there who must quarantine on their return.


thedailymirror--2020-07-27--Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall shares adorable childhood holiday snaps with fans

Pop songstress Jade Thirlwall has given her fans a treat with some childhood throwback snaps on social media .
The Little Mix star , 27 , has been celebrating the release of the group 's latest single Holiday alongside her bandmates Perrie Edwards , Leigh-Anne Pinnock , and Jesy Nelson .
However , Jade used a unique method of promoting the song , sharing nine throwback photos from childhood holidays on her Instagram page .
The slew of images shows Jade and her family posing in various locales and in various situations , including a musical moment in the fifth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ braids .
Jade simply captioned the photos : `` Holiday out now . ''
Recording artist MNEK , full name Uzoechi Osisioma `` Uzo '' Emenike , commented : `` i need to know what ur singing in pic 5 . ''
The Little Mix star responded : `` wan na say Am To PM Christina Milian but it was On The Beach by Cliff Richard `` .
You can always count on Jade to keep it real !
Naturally , the singer 's fans were quick to lap up the throwback images @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share the love for the Holiday star .
One fan commented on the pics : `` an icon right here ladies and gents . ''
A different follower of the star wrote : `` these photos are something i didn ’ t know i needed until now '' .
Meanwhile , one admirer of Jade 's noted : `` Omg ahhhhhh so god damn cute . ''
A fourth echoed the sentiment , writing : `` Omg what a gorgey little hun . ''
Elsewhere , another Little Mix fan exclaimed : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
?
you were so cute . ''
Meanwhile , Jade 's beloved friend Perrie Edwards has finally broken her silence on speculation that she has gotten engaged to boyfriend and footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain .
The beautiful blonde told Metro : `` We always talk about the future .
`` He 's my forever , but I do n't think we are ready to get engaged any time soon . ''
Little Mix 's Holiday is available to stream and purchase now .
What do you think of Jade Thirlwall 's throwback pics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below .
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Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has shared a selection of personal holiday snaps to celebrate the release of the band's latest pop bop Holiday
Pop songstress Jade Thirlwall has given her fans a treat with some childhood throwback snaps on social media.
The Little Mix star, 27, has been celebrating the release of the group's latest single Holiday alongside her bandmates Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Jesy Nelson.
However, Jade used a unique method of promoting the song, sharing nine throwback photos from childhood holidays on her Instagram page.
The slew of images shows Jade and her family posing in various locales and in various situations, including a musical moment in the fifth uploaded picture and showing off some stunning braids.
Jade simply captioned the photos: "Holiday out now."
Image: jadethirlwall/Instagram) jadethirlwall/Instagram)
Recording artist MNEK, full name Uzoechi Osisioma "Uzo" Emenike, commented: "i need to know what ur singing in pic 5."
The Little Mix star responded: "wanna say Am To PM Christina Milian but it was On The Beach by Cliff Richard ".
You can always count on Jade to keep it real!
Image: jadethirlwall/Instagram) jadethirlwall/Instagram) Image: jadethirlwall/Instagram) jadethirlwall/Instagram)
Naturally, the singer's fans were quick to lap up the throwback images and took to the comments section to share the love for the Holiday star.
One fan commented on the pics: "an icon right here ladies and gents."
A different follower of the star wrote: "these photos are something i didn’t know i needed until now".
Meanwhile, one admirer of Jade's noted: "Omg ahhhhhh so god damn cute."
Image: jadethirlwall/Instagram) jadethirlwall/Instagram) Image: jadethirlwall/Instagram) jadethirlwall/Instagram)
A fourth echoed the sentiment, writing: "Omg what a gorgey little hun."
Elsewhere, another Little Mix fan exclaimed: "how dare you!!???? you were so cute."
Finally, one Jade fan concluded: "Fashion queen from day 1!"
Meanwhile, Jade's beloved friend Perrie Edwards has finally broken her silence on speculation that she has gotten engaged to boyfriend and footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Image: jadethirlwall/Instagram) jadethirlwall/Instagram)
The beautiful blonde told Metro : "We always talk about the future.
"He's my forever, but I don't think we are ready to get engaged any time soon."
Little Mix's Holiday is available to stream and purchase now.
What do you think of Jade Thirlwall's throwback pics? Let us know in the comments below.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-27--Ellen DeGeneres Show 'under internal investigation after workplace problems'

The Ellen DeGeneres Show is reportedly under internal investigation by WarnerMedia following reports of workplace issues on set .
According to Variety , a memo was sent to those working on the show last week telling them that current and former staff would be interviewed about their experiences on set .
WBTV owner WarnerMedia 's employee relations group and a third party firm would be conducting the interviews , a source told the publication .
The Mirror Online has contacted representatives for WarnerMedia and The Ellen DeGeneres Show for comment .
This comes after an article was published by BuzzFeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` toxic work culture '' , with former and current employees telling the publication that they `` faced racism , fear and intimidation '' on set .
Within the article , a black female employee claimed that she experienced `` microaggressions '' while working on the programme .
She also said that a senior-level producer had joked about mistaking her with another female black employee who had a similar hairstyle .
At the time , executive producers Andy Lassner and Mary Connelly released a joint statement regarding the allegations .
The statement read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience .
It ’ s not who we are and not who we strive to be , and not the mission Ellen has set for us , ” the group said .
“ For the record , the day to day responsibility of the Ellen show is completely on us .
We take all of this very seriously and we realize , as many in the world are learning , that we need to do better , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will do better.
” Last week , it was reported that staff working on the show were `` delighted '' that the `` toxic '' atmosphere behind the scenes has been exposed .
Us Weekly reported that a show source connected to the production has said : `` They ’ ve been calling and texting each other about the story .
`` They ’ re loving that the truth — which has been an open secret for years in the industry — is finally receiving more interest . ''
Meanwhile , it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has found it hard to come to terms with because she initially thought it was just sour grapes from a handful of people .
However , the rumours that she was mean have been snowballing as more people have come forward to tell their story .
“ Ellen is at the end of her rope , ” a source told US Weekly “ She thought this was all just sour grapes from a few haters .
But it ’ s not a passing thing — the hits just keep coming .
”

This comes after an article was published by BuzzFeed in July alleging that there was a 'toxic work culture with former and current employees telling the publication that they "faced racism, fear and intimidation" on set
The Ellen DeGeneres Show is reportedly under internal investigation by WarnerMedia following reports of workplace issues on set.
According to Variety, a memo was sent to those working on the show last week telling them that current and former staff would be interviewed about their experiences on set.
WBTV owner WarnerMedia's employee relations group and a third party firm would be conducting the interviews, a source told the publication.
The Mirror Online has contacted representatives for WarnerMedia and The Ellen DeGeneres Show for comment.
Image: theellenshow/Youtube) theellenshow/Youtube)
This comes after an article was published by BuzzFeed in July alleging that there was a "toxic work culture", with former and current employees telling the publication that they "faced racism, fear and intimidation" on set.
Within the article, a black female employee claimed that she experienced "microaggressions" while working on the programme. She also said that a senior-level producer had joked about mistaking her with another female black employee who had a similar hairstyle.
At the time, executive producers Andy Lassner and Mary Connelly released a joint statement regarding the allegations.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images via Getty Images)
The statement read: “We are truly heartbroken and sorry to learn that even one person in our production family has had a negative experience. It’s not who we are and not who we strive to be, and not the mission Ellen has set for us,” the group said.
“For the record, the day to day responsibility of the Ellen show is completely on us. We take all of this very seriously and we realize, as many in the world are learning, that we need to do better, are committed to do better, and we will do better.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Last week, it was reported that staff working on the show were "delighted" that the "toxic" atmosphere behind the scenes has been exposed.
Us Weekly reported that a show source connected to the production has said: "They’ve been calling and texting each other about the story.
"They’re loving that the truth — which has been an open secret for years in the industry — is finally receiving more interest."
Meanwhile, it has been claimed the TV host, 60, has found it hard to come to terms with because she initially thought it was just sour grapes from a handful of people.
However, the rumours that she was mean have been snowballing as more people have come forward to tell their story.
“Ellen is at the end of her rope,” a source told US Weekly “She thought this was all just sour grapes from a few haters. But it’s not a passing thing — the hits just keep coming.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-27--New mum Danielle Armstrong shows off weight loss after troll called her 'fat'

Danielle Armstrong put all mum-shaming internet trolls to shame as she showed off her incredible weight loss following the birth of her first child in May .
The 32-year-old former TOWIE star welcomed daughter Orla Mae Edney with fiancé Tom Edney on 27 May , but has since faced a number of mean comments about her weight from online haters .
But Danielle proved she has no time to sit around paying attention to what trolls have to say , as she revealed her incredible body transformation on Instagram .
The new mum underwent a gruelling workout regime which saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than a month .
She showed fans before and after snaps of her body , proving that anything is possible even just weeks after giving birth .
In just 21 days , Danielle 's transformation was nothing short of impressive .
In a side-to-side snap of the before and after , the former reality TV star is dressed in the same bra and underwear for fans to be able to see the results .
She penned : `` So I wanted to share these pictures with you guys because I know there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me . ''
She continued : `` During my pregnancy , I put on just over four stone ( yes I did take full advantage of eating what I craved and wanted but if you can ’ t when your pregnant when the hell can you ) .
`` I had a beautiful healthy baby weighing 8Ibs 11oz and I feel so blessed she ’ s in our life .
`` I knew I was never going to be one of these women that would pop a baby out and be back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't want to put pressure on myself . ''
Danielle went on to admit she has to adapt to newfound motherhood in order for her to achieve her amazing results .
She continued : `` The most important thing for me was to adapt to my new life of being a mum .
`` So I decided after six weeks I would begin to start the process of my baby weight loss journey which consisted of following a simple plan for 21 days .
`` Many of you may know I actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve helped thousands of women get healthy and lose weight and tone ... so now it was my turn to get me feeling good .
`` I 've said it takes 9 months to grow a baby and it ’ s going to take me at least 9 months to get my body back to feeling myself again but this is just the start . ''
She concluded : `` I want to help as many new Mums get feeling healthy and body confident so join me on my journey and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' It comes as Danielle hit back at a troll who called her `` fat '' last month .
The troll criticised how she looked before suggesting she must be pregnant again because she 'looked fat ' - to which Danielle clapped back .
She took direct action against the troll and shared the disparaging comment : `` Look a bit fat , you preggers again ? ''
The TOWIE star called them out , hitting back on the post , writing : `` You would actually set up a fake account and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some people in this world ? ''
Danielle was n't finished there though and posted a video in which she went in on the trolling further .
She said : `` It literally makes my blood boil when I see ... and to be fair , I actually do n't get it much ... so many people send me lovely messages .
`` But it angers me so much that there are these sad people out there that set up these fake accounts and think I am just going to tell that girl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' She added : `` Can you imagine , my hormones are still all over the place , yeah , I 've not lost all my baby weight , of course I have n't , it was three weeks ago ... '' And they just think they can say things like that .
'You still look pregnant ' .
What is wrong with some people ?
`` It just makes me feel so sad for them , that 's that what they spend their time doing . ''
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The 32-year-old former TOWIE star welcomed daughter Orla Mae Edney with fiancé Tom Edney back in May
Danielle Armstrong put all mum-shaming internet trolls to shame as she showed off her incredible weight loss following the birth of her first child in May.
The 32-year-old former TOWIE star welcomed daughter Orla Mae Edney with fiancé Tom Edney on 27 May, but has since faced a number of mean comments about her weight from online haters.
But Danielle proved she has no time to sit around paying attention to what trolls have to say, as she revealed her incredible body transformation on Instagram.
The new mum underwent a gruelling workout regime which saw her drop one dress size in less than a month.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She showed fans before and after snaps of her body, proving that anything is possible even just weeks after giving birth.
In just 21 days, Danielle's transformation was nothing short of impressive.
In a side-to-side snap of the before and after, the former reality TV star is dressed in the same bra and underwear for fans to be able to see the results.
She penned: "So I wanted to share these pictures with you guys because I know there are a lot of mums that can relate to me."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She continued: "During my pregnancy, I put on just over four stone (yes I did take full advantage of eating what I craved and wanted but if you can’t when your pregnant when the hell can you).
"I had a beautiful healthy baby weighing 8Ibs 11oz and I feel so blessed she’s in our life.
"I knew I was never going to be one of these women that would pop a baby out and be back into my size eight jeans and I didn't want to put pressure on myself."
Danielle went on to admit she has to adapt to newfound motherhood in order for her to achieve her amazing results.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She continued: "The most important thing for me was to adapt to my new life of being a mum.
"So I decided after six weeks I would begin to start the process of my baby weight loss journey which consisted of following a simple plan for 21 days.
"Many of you may know I actually have a health and nutrition business where I’ve helped thousands of women get healthy and lose weight and tone... so now it was my turn to get me feeling good.
"I've said it takes 9 months to grow a baby and it’s going to take me at least 9 months to get my body back to feeling myself again but this is just the start."
Image: tommyedney/Instagram) tommyedney/Instagram)
She concluded: "I want to help as many new Mums get feeling healthy and body confident so join me on my journey and let’s do this together."
It comes as Danielle hit back at a troll who called her "fat" last month.
The troll criticised how she looked before suggesting she must be pregnant again because she 'looked fat' - to which Danielle clapped back.
She took direct action against the troll and shared the disparaging comment: "Look a bit fat, you preggers again?"
Image: Danielle Armstrong/Instagram) Danielle Armstrong/Instagram)
The TOWIE star called them out, hitting back on the post, writing: "You would actually set up a fake account and just TROLL. What is wrong with some people in this world?"
Danielle wasn't finished there though and posted a video in which she went in on the trolling further.
She said: "It literally makes my blood boil when I see... and to be fair, I actually don't get it much... so many people send me lovely messages.
"But it angers me so much that there are these sad people out there that set up these fake accounts and think I am just going to tell that girl, whose just had a baby..."
She added: "Can you imagine, my hormones are still all over the place, yeah, I've not lost all my baby weight, of course I haven't, it was three weeks ago...
"And they just think they can say things like that. 'You still look pregnant'. What is wrong with some people?
"It just makes me feel so sad for them, that's that what they spend their time doing."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Amber Heard made 'horrific' Johnny Depp claims in private evidence, court hears

Amber Heard made `` far more serious '' and `` horrific '' claims against Johnny Depp in evidence heard in private , a court heard today .
Depp , 57 , is suing News Group Newspapers for libel over a story published in The Sun in 2018 which branded him a `` wife beater '' - an allegation he vehemently denies .
The trial has reached day 16 and is expected to come to an end this afternoon .
Depp has denied ever being violent towards Heard , and claims that she was the one who abused him throughout their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Sherborne , has been giving his closing statements and he branded Heard a `` compulsive liar '' , adding : `` I do n't say that lightly . ''
He told the court the actress had had lied by `` tailoring her story '' to change dates or split incidents when evidence required her to do .
Secondly , he told the court she added to incidents in the witness box and had invented `` whole incidents '' based around `` retro-engineering '' texts .
Mr Sherborne Heard said she sought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shifting the blame to others '' .
He went on to address the evidence Heard gave in private , and told the court the allegations were `` far more serious , more horrific '' than any of the claims previously raised during the trial .
He said Heard had `` blatantly lied '' about those further allegations .
During today 's session , Mr Sherborne , previously accused Heard of lying about abusing Depp and creating the injuries she claimed to have suffered at his hands .
He said pictures shown in court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colouration and lighting '' , adding they could have been altered with `` any number of easy-to-use applications '' .
He told the court : `` They [ pictures of Heard 's injuries ] are taken of an actress , someone who is familiar with the use of make-up , make-up to change your character , make-up to present a fictional scene , make-up to ensure the audience believes what they see before them .
`` But most importantly this , none of the so-called injuries which they are meant to prove have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional .
`` That is a striking feature of this case . ''
Heard has previously denied she created the injuries with make-up and insisted she used cosmetics to cover up her bruises .
Yesterday in court , Sasha Wass , QC , for NGN , revisited much of the evidence that had been given throughout the trial .
She told the court Depp 's claim that Heard was abusive to him could not be true as the actress weighs only eight stone and `` lacked the physical capability `` to attack the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopeless addict '' .
Ms Wass claimed Depp 's jealousy , addictions and misogyny led to `` violent explosions '' that were followed by `` embarrassment '' and `` apologies '' .
She also went over the couple 's 2015 row in Australia , in which Depp 's finger was severed and he used the stump to scrawl messages in his own blood .
Ms Wass told the court Depp was `` deranged '' and `` out of his mind '' during the incident .
Ms Wass also went over the former couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Express in Malaysia in August 2015 .
She told the court that in her diary , Heard gave a `` graphic description of Depp trying to strangle her with her own shirt `` during a row on the train .
During the trial Depp denied he 'd ever been violent towards his ex-wife and claimed she 'd been abusive towards him during their relationship .
Lawyers for NGN are defending their case based on Heard 's 14 allegations of abuse , which include claims of bust-ups between 2013 and 2016 .
The judgement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October .

Johnny Depp's libel action against News Group Newspapers has entered its 16th day with closing arguments to be heard before the trial concludes this afternoon
Amber Heard made "far more serious" and "horrific" claims against Johnny Depp in evidence heard in private, a court heard today.
Depp, 57, is suing News Group Newspapers for libel over a story published in The Sun in 2018 which branded him a "wife beater" - an allegation he vehemently denies.
The trial has reached day 16 and is expected to come to an end this afternoon.
Depp has denied ever being violent towards Heard, and claims that she was the one who abused him throughout their relationship.
The actor's lawyer, David Sherborne, has been giving his closing statements and he branded Heard a "compulsive liar", adding: "I don't say that lightly."
He told the court the actress had had lied by "tailoring her story" to change dates or split incidents when evidence required her to do.
Image: Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express) Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)
Secondly, he told the court she added to incidents in the witness box and had invented "whole incidents" based around "retro-engineering" texts.
Mr Sherborne Heard said she sought to meet "difficult evidence" by "shifting the blame to others".
He went on to address the evidence Heard gave in private, and told the court the allegations were "far more serious, more horrific" than any of the claims previously raised during the trial.
He said Heard had "blatantly lied" about those further allegations.
Image: Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express) Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)
During today's session, Mr Sherborne, previously accused Heard of lying about abusing Depp and creating the injuries she claimed to have suffered at his hands.
He said pictures shown in court of Heard's injuries show "strange colouration and lighting", adding they could have been altered with "any number of easy-to-use applications".
He told the court: "They [pictures of Heard's injuries] are taken of an actress, someone who is familiar with the use of make-up, make-up to change your character, make-up to present a fictional scene, make-up to ensure the audience believes what they see before them.
"But most importantly this, none of the so-called injuries which they are meant to prove have been examined or investigated by anyone remotely professional.
"That is a striking feature of this case."
Image: Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express) Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)
Heard has previously denied she created the injuries with make-up and insisted she used cosmetics to cover up her bruises.
Yesterday in court, Sasha Wass, QC, for NGN, revisited much of the evidence that had been given throughout the trial.
She told the court Depp's claim that Heard was abusive to him could not be true as the actress weighs only eight stone and " lacked the physical capability " to attack the actor, who she called a "hopeless addict".
Ms Wass claimed Depp's jealousy, addictions and misogyny led to "violent explosions" that were followed by "embarrassment" and "apologies".
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She also went over the couple's 2015 row in Australia, in which Depp's finger was severed and he used the stump to scrawl messages in his own blood.
Ms Wass told the court Depp was "deranged" and "out of his mind" during the incident.
Ms Wass also went over the former couple's honeymoon onboard the Eastern & Oriental Express in Malaysia in August 2015.
She told the court that in her diary, Heard gave a "graphic description of Depp trying to strangle her with her own shirt " during a row on the train.
During the trial Depp denied he'd ever been violent towards his ex-wife and claimed she'd been abusive towards him during their relationship.
Lawyers for NGN are defending their case based on Heard's 14 allegations of abuse, which include claims of bust-ups between 2013 and 2016.
The judgement is expected to be handed down in October.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Reason Arsenal are refusing to trigger Aubameyang's contract extension clause

Arsenal are reportedly stalling on triggering an extension clause in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's contract - despite his current deal expiring in 2021 .
The Gunners have been locked in a contract stalemate with the Gabon international for the past few months , with the north London club keen to tie him down to fresh terms .
It seems Aubameyang , who is being watched by both Inter Milan and Barcelona , is keeping his options open , and is yet to make a decision on his future either way .
The power appears to be very much in the striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leave the club on a free in 2021 , should Arsenal opt against cashing in on him in this summer 's transfer window .
But according to The Athletic , Arsenal do hold some trump cards .
A report claims Aubameyang has a one-year extension clause in his current contact , meaning Arsenal can keep him at the club until 2022 .
The problem though is that triggering the clause would put the Gunners under some financial strain , given what Aubameyang earns .
Not only this , but it would force a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to remain at the club , in some ways against his will , which could disrupt changing room harmony .
It is for these two reasons that Arsenal have so far resisted triggering the clause .
Aubameyang will no doubt speak to Gunners chiefs this month and finally decide his future .
His Arsenal team-mate Alexandre Lacazette was recently asked to shed some light on the situation , and admitted he 's in the dark like everyone else .
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is out of contract at Arsenal in the summer of 2021, but the Gunners can extend his current deal for another season should they wish to do so
Arsenal are reportedly stalling on triggering an extension clause in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's contract - despite his current deal expiring in 2021.
The Gunners have been locked in a contract stalemate with the Gabon international for the past few months, with the north London club keen to tie him down to fresh terms.
It seems Aubameyang, who is being watched by both Inter Milan and Barcelona, is keeping his options open, and is yet to make a decision on his future either way.
The power appears to be very much in the striker's hand, given he can simply leave the club on a free in 2021, should Arsenal opt against cashing in on him in this summer's transfer window.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
But according to The Athletic, Arsenal do hold some trump cards.
A report claims Aubameyang has a one-year extension clause in his current contact, meaning Arsenal can keep him at the club until 2022.
The problem though is that triggering the clause would put the Gunners under some financial strain, given what Aubameyang earns.
Not only this, but it would force a player who my be looking to leave to remain at the club, in some ways against his will, which could disrupt changing room harmony.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
It is for these two reasons that Arsenal have so far resisted triggering the clause.
Aubameyang will no doubt speak to Gunners chiefs this month and finally decide his future.
His Arsenal team-mate Alexandre Lacazette was recently asked to shed some light on the situation, and admitted he's in the dark like everyone else.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Amazon's Fresh service is now free to all Amazon Prime customers

Are you an Amazon Prime customer or looking for a great reason to become one ?
Well news just in is now their grocery service , Amazon Fresh is about to become part of the deal for all customers .
The online supermarket is looking to rapidly expand their grocery delivery business across the UK .
The technology giant has also said it will speed up delivery times to make same-day delivery available to UK grocery customers in some parts of the South East .
New and existing customers subscribing to Amazon Prime will be able to order groceries through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orders over £40 , from today , Tuesday 28th July , which is great news if you need something for the weekend and still find it difficult to get a delivery slot with a supermarket .
Amazon Prime costs as little a £7.99 a month which gives you Prime Delivery : Unlimited One-Day Delivery , Same-Day Delivery , and 2-Hour Delivery with Prime Now in select residential postcodes , as well as Prime Video : Unlimited streaming of Movies , TV shows , and Amazon Originals .
Not forgetting Amazon Music : 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime and exclusive deals and offer that are just for Prime members .
Amazon said the move will start with abut 300 postcodes , focused around London and the South East , with the service expanding to millions more by the end of the year .
So if yours isn ’ t listed yet , don ’ t panic as it will be soon enough .
Customers can purchase tens of thousands of grocery items supplied by Booths and Whole Foods , as well as a raft of brand suppliers such as Pepsi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perfect for those who are still self isolating or can ’ t leave the house just yet .
The move comes as Amazon has continued to invest millions in the Prime service , which provides customers with free next-day Amazon delivery and films , and TV programmes via its Prime Video streaming service - which has provided customers with entertainment for the whole family during lockdown .
It said Prime customers in more than 40 postcodes across the South East , covering areas such as Woking and Guildford , will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it plans to expand the service to more customers by the end of 2020 .
It comes after the technology giant saw grocery sales surge during the lockdown , as more shoppers wanted food to be delivered to their doors .
Russell Jones , country manager at Amazon Fresh UK , said sales have been `` particularly strong '' following the lockdown , but stressed that the latest move had been in the pipeline long before coronavirus hit the UK .
Jones said : `` Prime members love the convenience of grocery delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've made Amazon Fresh a free benefit of Prime .
`` Grocery delivery is one of the fastest growing businesses at Amazon and we think this will be one of the most-loved Prime benefits in the UK .
`` We will keep improving the grocery shopping experience so by the end of the year , millions of Prime members across the UK will have access to fast , free delivery of groceries . ''

The online market place is now expanding their grocery delivery service to Prime customers for free - and becoming a Prime member costs just £7.99 a month. We’ve listed all the details below about how to become one and the many reasons why to do so
Are you an Amazon Prime customer or looking for a great reason to become one? Well news just in is now their grocery service, Amazon Fresh is about to become part of the deal for all customers. The online supermarket is looking to rapidly expand their grocery delivery business across the UK.
The technology giant has also said it will speed up delivery times to make same-day delivery available to UK grocery customers in some parts of the South East.
New and existing customers subscribing to Amazon Prime will be able to order groceries through Amazon Fresh, with free delivery on orders over £40, from today, Tuesday 28th July, which is great news if you need something for the weekend and still find it difficult to get a delivery slot with a supermarket.
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Amazon Prime costs as little a £7.99 a month which gives you Prime Delivery: Unlimited One-Day Delivery, Same-Day Delivery, and 2-Hour Delivery with Prime Now in select residential postcodes, as well as Prime Video: Unlimited streaming of Movies, TV shows, and Amazon Originals. Not forgetting Amazon Music: 2 million songs, ad-free, included with Prime and exclusive deals and offer that are just for Prime members.
Amazon said the move will start with abut 300 postcodes, focused around London and the South East, with the service expanding to millions more by the end of the year. So if yours isn’t listed yet, don’t panic as it will be soon enough.
Customers can purchase tens of thousands of grocery items supplied by Booths and Whole Foods, as well as a raft of brand suppliers such as Pepsi, Danone, Warburtons and Britvic. Perfect for those who are still self isolating or can’t leave the house just yet.
The move comes as Amazon has continued to invest millions in the Prime service, which provides customers with free next-day Amazon delivery and films, and TV programmes via its Prime Video streaming service - which has provided customers with entertainment for the whole family during lockdown.
It said Prime customers in more than 40 postcodes across the South East, covering areas such as Woking and Guildford, will be able to order same-day grocery delivery.
Amazon said it plans to expand the service to more customers by the end of 2020.
It comes after the technology giant saw grocery sales surge during the lockdown, as more shoppers wanted food to be delivered to their doors.
Russell Jones, country manager at Amazon Fresh UK, said sales have been "particularly strong" following the lockdown, but stressed that the latest move had been in the pipeline long before coronavirus hit the UK.
Jones said: "Prime members love the convenience of grocery delivery at home, which is why we've made Amazon Fresh a free benefit of Prime.
"Grocery delivery is one of the fastest growing businesses at Amazon and we think this will be one of the most-loved Prime benefits in the UK.
"We will keep improving the grocery shopping experience so by the end of the year, millions of Prime members across the UK will have access to fast, free delivery of groceries."


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Aldi has released three new own-label gins and they're perfect for summer

After winning another five silver medals at the Spirits Business Gin Masters , Aldi has added three new gin flavours to its botanical Haysmith ’ s range .
The supermarket 's Seville Orange & Persian Lime , Mango & Passionfruit and Peach & Orange Haysmith ’ s gins all picked up silver medals at the recent awards - and Aldi is treating customers to three new flavours to celebrate .
With many people choosing to drink at home this summer , these new £14.99 gins could n't have come at a better time .
First up is the classic London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complex ' taste , this gin is made up of bright citrus and juniper flavours .
Next is the Raspberry & Redcurrant Pink .
With this gin you get a delicate sweet , fruity taste and a lasting citrus , raspberry and redcurrant flavour .
Last up in the new range is the Rhubarb & Ginger Gin .
It has an initial sweetness with a tart crisp edge , while ginger extract warms the palate for a full-bodied finish .
Each of Aldi 's new Haysmith ’ s gins will set shoppers back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and online at aldi.co.uk .
To find out your nearest Aldi , you can use the online store finder .
Meanwhile , Home Bargains launch watermelon flavoured gin liqueur and shoppers have already been rushing to buy it .
The new tipple is available in stores across the UK for £7.99 .
Laying off the sauce ?
M & S recently launched its first alcohol-free G & T in a can - and it 's available in stores nationwide now .
It 's priced at £1.50 per 250ml can and the botanicals in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Old Curiosity .

Aldi's new Haysmith gins are priced at £14.99 each and include Rhubarb & Ginger, London Dry and Raspberry & Redcurrant Pink
Aldi has released three new own-label gins and they're perfect for summer
After winning another five silver medals at the Spirits Business Gin Masters, Aldi has added three new gin flavours to its botanical Haysmith’s range.
The supermarket's Seville Orange & Persian Lime, Mango & Passionfruit and Peach & Orange Haysmith’s gins all picked up silver medals at the recent awards - and Aldi is treating customers to three new flavours to celebrate.
With many people choosing to drink at home this summer, these new £14.99 gins couldn't have come at a better time.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
First up is the classic London Dry. Offering an 'elegantly smooth and complex' taste, this gin is made up of bright citrus and juniper flavours.
Next is the Raspberry & Redcurrant Pink. With this gin you get a delicate sweet, fruity taste and a lasting citrus, raspberry and redcurrant flavour.
Last up in the new range is the Rhubarb & Ginger Gin. It has an initial sweetness with a tart crisp edge, while ginger extract warms the palate for a full-bodied finish.
Each of Aldi's new Haysmith’s gins will set shoppers back £14.99 and are available both in stores and online at aldi.co.uk. To find out your nearest Aldi, you can use the online store finder.
Meanwhile, Home Bargains launch watermelon flavoured gin liqueur and shoppers have already been rushing to buy it.
The new tipple is available in stores across the UK for £7.99.
Laying off the sauce? M&S recently launched its first alcohol-free G&T in a can - and it's available in stores nationwide now.
It's priced at £1.50 per 250ml can and the botanicals in the drink are from Edinburgh-based distillery, The Old Curiosity.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Tommy Robinson flees to Spain with family and is considering leaving UK for good

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has left England and headed abroad with his family .
The former EDL leader said he was looking into permanently relocating his family after an alleged arson attack on his wife 's property a few weeks ago .
Mr Robinson is thought to be in Spain after he told his followers he would be unable to attend a protest in the UK if he returned due to a change in quarantine rules .
Many Twitter users have mocked Mr Robinson for seeking shelter overseas given his strong pro-Brexit and anti-immigration views .
In a video shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country in his car and accepted an offer of a place to stay overseas .
Speaking about the alleged arson , he said : `` It was targeted against my wife 's property .
`` At that point we left the country straight away and I 'm looking at relocating my family , which is pretty hard to do , especially with Covid — I could n't even get a hotel .
`` Obviously my wife has had enough of everything — someone gave her somewhere to stay , so we left the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be flying back for the demonstration , but now with this 14-day quarantine , I probably wo n't get back out and my kids are out here . ''
Mr Robinson , real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon , added that he had found new schools for his daughters and is in the process of finding a `` permanent relocation '' for them .
He said : `` I need my family to be away because they are not safe basically . ''
The far-right activist claimed the alleged arson took place `` after all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuff '' and that he thought he knew who committed the crime .
Mr Robinson previously begged US President Donald Trump to grant him asylum after his contempt of court conviction last year .
The English Defence League ( EDL ) co-founder was handed a nine-month sentence at the Old Bailey on July 11 after he filmed defendants outside Leeds Crown Court during a trial into the sexual exploitation of girls .

Far Right thug Tommy Robinson reveals he's planning on relocating his family
Far Right thug Tommy Robinson reveals he's planning on relocating his family
Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, fled the UK with his family after an alleged arson attack on his wife's property - and now cannot attend a protest due to quarantine rules if he returned to the UK
Tommy Robinson flees to Spain with family and is considering leaving UK for good
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has left England and headed abroad with his family.
The former EDL leader said he was looking into permanently relocating his family after an alleged arson attack on his wife's property a few weeks ago.
Mr Robinson is thought to be in Spain after he told his followers he would be unable to attend a protest in the UK if he returned due to a change in quarantine rules.
Many Twitter users have mocked Mr Robinson for seeking shelter overseas given his strong pro-Brexit and anti-immigration views.
In a video shared online, he said he fled the country in his car and accepted an offer of a place to stay overseas.
Speaking about the alleged arson, he said: "It was targeted against my wife's property.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"At that point we left the country straight away and I'm looking at relocating my family, which is pretty hard to do, especially with Covid — I couldn't even get a hotel.
"Obviously my wife has had enough of everything — someone gave her somewhere to stay, so we left the country, and I was due to be flying back for the demonstration, but now with this 14-day quarantine, I probably won't get back out and my kids are out here."
Image: PA) PA)
Mr Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, added that he had found new schools for his daughters and is in the process of finding a "permanent relocation" for them.
He said: "I need my family to be away because they are not safe basically."
The far-right activist claimed the alleged arson took place "after all the BLM (Black Lives Matter) stuff" and that he thought he knew who committed the crime.
Mr Robinson previously begged US President Donald Trump to grant him asylum after his contempt of court conviction last year.
The English Defence League (EDL) co-founder was handed a nine-month sentence at the Old Bailey on July 11 after he filmed defendants outside Leeds Crown Court during a trial into the sexual exploitation of girls.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Amber Gill says Love Island bosses changed her contract days before show launch

Amber Gill has revealed that her Love Island contract was changed just days before she entered the sizzling Spanish villa .
The Geordie lass may have walked away with the winning title alongside her summer fling Greg O'Shea on the 2019 series - but things could have been a lot different for the 21-year-old .
Brunette bomhsell Amber has now dished the dirt on the iconic ITV reality dating show on Fleur East 's her new podcast called The Reality of Reality TV .
According to the Love Island champion , she was initially meant to appear much later on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was never intended to be one of the five original girls .
Amber revealed that her contract was changed last minute , which meant that she was one of the first girls to strut into the villa alongside pals Amy Hart and Laura Anderson .
The reality TV star explained : `` When I got called in the UK , they were , like , oh , we want you to be a bombshell… I was , like , no , I do n't want to do that .
They were , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's great , being a bombshell 's great .
You 'll have such an impact on the show .
`` Me personally , I 'm not the type to steal someone 's man or be really confident and going in and be , like , I like him , like that 's just not me .
But my Auntie was like , 'look , this opportunity is n't going to come around often .
Just go ' . ''
The stunner went on : `` I went and then halfway through the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in unannounced to my villa and are , like , right , we 're going to change your contract around a little bit… we want you to go in as an original . ''
While she ultimately would have succumb to the idea of entering the villa as a bombshell , much like her former villa bestie Molly Mae Hague , Amber insisted that she would have been the worst bombshell in history .
Amber quipped : `` Looking back now , I would have been the worst bombshell in history because I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 'no , I do n't like any of these guys ' . ''
During the candid chat about her whirlwind Love Island experience , Amber also explained why her return from Casa Amor is her favourite memory from the show - and it 's all thanks to Caroline Flack .
After Amber returned from the infamous villa , she was devastated to see that her flame Michael Griffiths had betrayed her by coupling up with Joanna Chimonides while they were apart for a number of days .
Amber recalled former host Caroline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tough reunion .
`` A memory that I hold so close at the minute is that Caroline was obviously there .
She was just holding me so tightly and I just felt calmer because I knew that she had me so tightly as well , '' Amber continued .
`` I had her there and I felt like I 'd got a bit of calmness and a bit of strength from her holding me so tightly .
`` She was sort of radiating to me , like , you 're going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved that , I love that memory so much now . ''
Amber and Greg won the summer series in 2019 after only being coupled up for 13 days .
However , just three weeks after departing the villa , Irish rugby star Greg decided to call time on their short-lived relationship after realising the pair led very different lives .
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Love Island champion Amber Gill won the summer series in 2019 alongside Greg O'Shea - but things could have been a lot different if her contract had not have been changed just days before entering the villa
Amber Gill has revealed that her Love Island contract was changed just days before she entered the sizzling Spanish villa.
The Geordie lass may have walked away with the winning title alongside her summer fling Greg O'Shea on the 2019 series - but things could have been a lot different for the 21-year-old.
Brunette bomhsell Amber has now dished the dirt on the iconic ITV reality dating show on Fleur East's her new podcast called The Reality of Reality TV.
According to the Love Island champion, she was initially meant to appear much later on in the series as a 'bombshell' and was never intended to be one of the five original girls.
Amber revealed that her contract was changed last minute, which meant that she was one of the first girls to strut into the villa alongside pals Amy Hart and Laura Anderson.
Image: amberrosegill/Instagram) amberrosegill/Instagram)
The reality TV star explained: "When I got called in the UK, they were, like, oh, we want you to be a bombshell… I was, like, no, I don't want to do that. They were, like, no, no, it's great, being a bombshell's great. You'll have such an impact on the show.
"Me personally, I'm not the type to steal someone's man or be really confident and going in and be, like, I like him, like that's just not me. But my Auntie was like, 'look, this opportunity isn't going to come around often. Just go'."
Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX) Matt Frost/ITV/REX)
The stunner went on: "I went and then halfway through the lockdown in Spain, the execs all come in unannounced to my villa and are, like, right, we're going to change your contract around a little bit… we want you to go in as an original."
While she ultimately would have succumb to the idea of entering the villa as a bombshell, much like her former villa bestie Molly Mae Hague, Amber insisted that she would have been the worst bombshell in history.
Amber quipped: "Looking back now, I would have been the worst bombshell in history because I would have walked in and be like, 'no, I don't like any of these guys'."
Image: REX) REX)
During the candid chat about her whirlwind Love Island experience, Amber also explained why her return from Casa Amor is her favourite memory from the show - and it's all thanks to Caroline Flack.
After Amber returned from the infamous villa, she was devastated to see that her flame Michael Griffiths had betrayed her by coupling up with Joanna Chimonides while they were apart for a number of days.
Amber recalled former host Caroline squeezing her hand and supporting her during the tough reunion.
"A memory that I hold so close at the minute is that Caroline was obviously there. She was just holding me so tightly and I just felt calmer because I knew that she had me so tightly as well," Amber continued.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I had her there and I felt like I'd got a bit of calmness and a bit of strength from her holding me so tightly.
"She was sort of radiating to me, like, you're going to be okay. So, I actually loved that, I love that memory so much now."
Amber and Greg won the summer series in 2019 after only being coupled up for 13 days.
However, just three weeks after departing the villa, Irish rugby star Greg decided to call time on their short-lived relationship after realising the pair led very different lives.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Loose Women viewers baffled as show is cut short halfway through

Loose Women viewers were confused after Tuesday 's show as it was cut short at 1pm , lasting just half an hour instead of its usual one-hour slot .
Many took to Twitter to share their confusion as to why the ITV programme was cut off early .
ITV had changed its scheduling to make space for the live racing later on in the day at 1:30pm as well as the usual ITV news programme slotted in the middle .
One viewer tweeted : `` # LooseWomen only on for 30 minutes ? ''
`` Oh is that it ... @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LooseWomen `` remarked another disappointed fan .
`` O well Loose Women gets cut again for Horse Racing , Wish they cut the Horse Racing on @ ITV and put it on the ITV Racing Channel , '' declared a third .
But just because the episode was short , does not mean it was not eventful .
Panelist Linda Robson revealed that she was once mugged and punched so hard she got a black eye , over a bag of dog poo .
She had been speaking to her co hosts Andrea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Khan about designer poop scoop bags for dog owners .
`` I did have an occasion once where I woke up in the middle of the night and I could smell poo from downstairs , '' Linda , 62 , began .
`` So I went downstairs to the front row where my dog had had an accident , got it all up and I actually put it in a Selfridge 's bag , put the poo in a Selfridge 's bag , went to the front door , looked to make no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of those big dustbins that put all your rubbish in .
`` So I thought I 'd sneak over and put it in that because I did n't want it in my dustbin .
`` And I walked across the road to put it in the bag , and this bike came past me , punched me in the face , and took the Selfridge 's bag , and drove off , '' she said , as Janet covered her face and laughed but Andrea looked horrified .
`` I had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a bag full of poo , '' added Linda .

Loose Women fans took to Twitter to share their confusion as the ITV show was cut off after half an hour
Loose Women viewers were confused after Tuesday's show as it was cut short at 1pm, lasting just half an hour instead of its usual one-hour slot.
Many took to Twitter to share their confusion as to why the ITV programme was cut off early.
ITV had changed its scheduling to make space for the live racing later on in the day at 1:30pm as well as the usual ITV news programme slotted in the middle.
One viewer tweeted: " #LooseWomen only on for 30 minutes?"
"Oh is that it.... thought it lasted to 13:30hrs #LooseWomen " remarked another disappointed fan.
"O well Loose Women gets cut again for Horse Racing, Wish they cut the Horse Racing on @ITV and put it on the ITV Racing Channel," declared a third.
A fourth ranted: "Racing b******s #LooseWomen ".
Image: ITV) ITV)
But just because the episode was short, does not mean it was not eventful.
Panelist Linda Robson revealed that she was once mugged and punched so hard she got a black eye, over a bag of dog poo.
She had been speaking to her co hosts Andrea McLean, Janet Street Porter and Saira Khan about designer poop scoop bags for dog owners.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I did have an occasion once where I woke up in the middle of the night and I could smell poo from downstairs," Linda, 62, began.
"So I went downstairs to the front row where my dog had had an accident, got it all up and I actually put it in a Selfridge's bag, put the poo in a Selfridge's bag, went to the front door, looked to make no one was looking, and there was one of those big dustbins that put all your rubbish in.
"So I thought I'd sneak over and put it in that because I didn't want it in my dustbin.
"And I walked across the road to put it in the bag, and this bike came past me, punched me in the face, and took the Selfridge's bag, and drove off," she said, as Janet covered her face and laughed but Andrea looked horrified.
"I had a black eye, and all he got was a bag full of poo," added Linda.
* Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV at 12:30PM


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Britney Spears unveils full body tattoo and 'demands attention' in tiny bikini

Britney Spears proudly showed off her trim figure after covering her entire body in henna tattoos .
The 38-year-old pop princess pulled a sultry glance at the camera as she modelled her all over white body art designs .
Sharing the picture with her 25.8million followers , Britney looked confident as she donned a tiny patterned bikini and pouted at the camera .
The mum of two finished off her look with a black choker and a lick of eye makeup .
The Toxic singer then shared a second picture which appeared to been taken before she added her body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top in the second snap and firmly placed her hands on her hips .
`` So I got carried away with henna !
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Britney wrote alongside the two pictures .
`` I think I ’ m going for a bohemian look in the second picture … .
not sure what my hands on my hips are about !
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I guess I ’ m demanding attention !
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she concluded .
After she posted the picture on Monday evening , Britney was inundated from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she had their attention .
`` We want you to know we care about you And you matter to us , '' wrote one follower .
Another penned : `` You have our attention Britney !
We see you !
We hear you ! ''
The songstress has recently been subject to a trending hashtag after a fan launched a campaign called # FreeBritney in a bid to end her conservatorship .
Britney has not been in control of her financial affairs since 2008 under the rules of her current consevatorship .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' Spears had an oversight of all of Britney 's assets and was responsible for making decisions on her behalf .
The singer 's conservatorship was then transferred over Jodi Montgomery , who will handle Britney 's affairs until at least August 22 , 2020 .
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The Toxic songstress oozed confidence as she showed off her amazing Henna art in a tiny bikini. Her latest snap comes as fans call for Britney to regain control amid her conservatorship
Britney Spears proudly showed off her trim figure after covering her entire body in henna tattoos.
The 38-year-old pop princess pulled a sultry glance at the camera as she modelled her all over white body art designs.
Sharing the picture with her 25.8million followers, Britney looked confident as she donned a tiny patterned bikini and pouted at the camera.
The mum of two finished off her look with a black choker and a lick of eye makeup.
The Toxic singer then shared a second picture which appeared to been taken before she added her body art.
Image: britneyspears/Instagram) britneyspears/Instagram)
Britney modelled a bohemian-style crop top in the second snap and firmly placed her hands on her hips.
"So I got carried away with henna !!!!" Britney wrote alongside the two pictures.
"I think I’m going for a bohemian look in the second picture …. not sure what my hands on my hips are about !!!! I guess I’m demanding attention!!!!" she concluded.
Image: britneyspears/Instagram) britneyspears/Instagram)
After she posted the picture on Monday evening, Britney was inundated from compliments and messages from fans who maintained that she had their attention.
"We want you to know we care about you And you matter to us," wrote one follower.
Another penned: "You have our attention Britney! We see you! We hear you!"
The songstress has recently been subject to a trending hashtag after a fan launched a campaign called #FreeBritney in a bid to end her conservatorship.
Britney has not been in control of her financial affairs since 2008 under the rules of her current consevatorship.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It meant that her dad James 'Jamie' Spears had an oversight of all of Britney's assets and was responsible for making decisions on her behalf.
The singer's conservatorship was then transferred over Jodi Montgomery, who will handle Britney's affairs until at least August 22, 2020.
Despite concerns about her wellbeing, fans are keen to see Britney assume control of her finances off the back of the #FreeBritney movement
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thedailymirror--2020-07-28--'I've stopped washing the bedsheets and no one in my family has even noticed'

How much time do you spend each day or week doing housework ?
Between washing and changing bedding , ironing and pressing clothes , making sure everything is organised and in its place , there 's a lot to be done .
According to laundry expert Deyan Dimitrov , the CEO of Laundryheap , we should be washing our bedsheets each week and changing our pyjamas after three nights .
If you 're living on your own , this might seem manageable , but when you 're doing this for an entire family , while holding down a job and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tasks can quickly stack up .
One mum recently admitted she 's given up attempting to be a 'domestic goddess ' and has stopped washing the bedding so often .
Writing for Kidspot.com.au , Julie Whiting explained that these household jobs started to feel like a waste of time - as no one at home ever really noticed her hard work .
She said : `` Washing bedding saps a lot of time for minimal reward .
Crisp sheets only feel good for about one minute after I get into bed , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sleep .
`` Nobody else in my family even notices , so there are no pats on the back for being a domestic goddess . ''
She went on to ask what the consequences of not changing the sheets as often would be , before answering that there were none .
`` My partner and kids don ’ t implore me to launder them or notice either way .
Contrary to what the propaganda tells us should happen , I am not drowning in phlegm or regret or anything else , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the only one who feels this way .
Earlier this week we saw how one mum had totally given up on doing the laundry during lockdown .
Mum-of-four , Kodie Quinlivan , has been washing clothes , but not folding or putting them away for weeks .
The result was a gigantic pile of laundry in her living room , which she has dubbed 'Mount Fold-more ' .
The parent , from Perth , Western Australia , shared a snap of the mess on social media , where she quickly went viral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page , she said : `` During COVID an homeschooling four kids I didn ’ t bother about folding any washing , it ended up like this !
I decided to sit on it , take a picture and own it ... '' Comedian Mandy Nolan also recently went viral after sharing a post about quitting housework .
The Australian mum-of-five confessed that she dislikes doing chores and instead wanted to act more `` like a man '' .
`` It ’ s so much effort maintaining order .
It ’ s clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m tired of spending another minute of my life doing something pointless and ultimately unrewarding , '' she wrote .
`` As anyone who has lived with me will attest , I 've maintained an unrelenting regime of sorting and dusting and wiping and waxing .
And yelling .
I am 52 , I ’ ll be dead soon .
I don ’ t want to lie on my death bed thinking ‘ f**k I wished I ’ d cleaned the fan ’ .
`` Why are women judged by the state of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am sure blokes don ’ t visit other blokes for an arvo beer and think ‘ f**k Gary really needs to get the spray and wipe on his coffee table.
’ '' '' I ’ m not doing it anymore , '' she proclaimed .
`` I ’ ve decided to give zero f**ks .
When my husband makes the bed and he doesn ’ t achieve my level of excellence , I won ’ t re-make the bed .
I ’ ll learn to leave it . ''
Do you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hear all about it .
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Laundry experts claim you should be washing your bedding every few days but what happens if you don't? One mum recently found out after giving up the idea of being a 'domestic goddess'
'I've stopped washing the bedsheets and no one in my family has even noticed'
How much time do you spend each day or week doing housework?
Between washing and changing bedding, ironing and pressing clothes, making sure everything is organised and in its place, there's a lot to be done.
According to laundry expert Deyan Dimitrov, the CEO of Laundryheap, we should be washing our bedsheets each week and changing our pyjamas after three nights.
If you're living on your own, this might seem manageable, but when you're doing this for an entire family, while holding down a job and looking after the kids, all the tasks can quickly stack up.
One mum recently admitted she's given up attempting to be a 'domestic goddess' and has stopped washing the bedding so often.
Writing for Kidspot.com.au, Julie Whiting explained that these household jobs started to feel like a waste of time - as no one at home ever really noticed her hard work.
She said: "Washing bedding saps a lot of time for minimal reward. Crisp sheets only feel good for about one minute after I get into bed, and they don’t improve my quality of sleep.
"Nobody else in my family even notices, so there are no pats on the back for being a domestic goddess."
She went on to ask what the consequences of not changing the sheets as often would be, before answering that there were none.
"My partner and kids don’t implore me to launder them or notice either way. Contrary to what the propaganda tells us should happen, I am not drowning in phlegm or regret or anything else," the parent added.
And she's not the only one who feels this way.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Earlier this week we saw how one mum had totally given up on doing the laundry during lockdown.
Mum-of-four, Kodie Quinlivan, has been washing clothes, but not folding or putting them away for weeks.
The result was a gigantic pile of laundry in her living room, which she has dubbed 'Mount Fold-more'.
The parent, from Perth, Western Australia, shared a snap of the mess on social media, where she quickly went viral.
Writing on the Mums Who Clean page, she said: "During COVID an homeschooling four kids I didn’t bother about folding any washing, it ended up like this! I decided to sit on it, take a picture and own it..."
Comedian Mandy Nolan also recently went viral after sharing a post about quitting housework.
The Australian mum-of-five confessed that she dislikes doing chores and instead wanted to act more "like a man".
"It’s so much effort maintaining order. It’s clearly not the natural state. I’m tired of spending another minute of my life doing something pointless and ultimately unrewarding," she wrote.
"As anyone who has lived with me will attest, I've maintained an unrelenting regime of sorting and dusting and wiping and waxing. And yelling. I am 52, I’ll be dead soon. I don’t want to lie on my death bed thinking ‘f**k I wished I’d cleaned the fan’.
"Why are women judged by the state of their homes and men are not? I am sure blokes don’t visit other blokes for an arvo beer and think ‘f**k Gary really needs to get the spray and wipe on his coffee table.’"
"I’m not doing it anymore," she proclaimed.
"I’ve decided to give zero f**ks. When my husband makes the bed and he doesn’t achieve my level of excellence, I won’t re-make the bed. I’ll learn to leave it."
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Neighbours flee after man 'kills wife and puts chopped up body in septic tank'

Terrified tenants have fled from their homes after police said a neighbour allegedly murdered his wife in her sleep , dismembered her body and discarded the pieces in a septic tank .
The grisly murder case in Hangzhou , eastern China , was announced by local authorities on Saturday .
Tenants are now fleeing in droves after the gated community of over 1,000 households was branded `` haunted '' following the alleged violent killing .
Despite being under closed management and round-the-clock police supervision , the gated community has also become overrun with audience-hungry vloggers .
According to Hangzhou police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lai , 51 , was murdered in her sleep by her husband of 12 years Xu Guoli , 55 , on 5th July .
After the `` premeditated killing '' , Mr Xu allegedly hacked her into pieces and discarded her dismembered body in various places in the gated community , including in the septic tank of the building where they lived , the report said .
While Ms Lai was still considered missing during the investigation lasting 18 days , Mr Xu gave several television interviews in which he convincingly claimed he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife .
Investigators who had discovered Ms Lai 's partial remains later drained 38 tanker lorries worth of human waste in order to gather evidence of the crime .
Residents told a newspaper that the police investigation has drawn large crowds , including people who are posting live streams of the grounds .
Homeowner Mr Chen said some tenants have terminated their leases early just to leave the area now filled with an atmosphere of death , which is a sensitive topic and considered widely taboo in Chinese culture , the report said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the news site : `` The family living across the hall from Ms Lai moved away following the first police report .
`` There is a pregnant woman in the home , and they did n't want to bring any bad luck . ''
One anonymous resident claimed strangers are somehow making their way past police cordons and into the community to take pictures and videos .
The resident added : `` They come inside and take all sorts of pictures .
Some even do live streams .
`` So many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lai used to live .
`` What 's there to see ?
She was the victim of a tragedy .
Why ca n't they show some respect ? ''
Clips of the `` haunted '' neighbourhood have also appeared on live-streaming websites , while homeowners claim vloggers have even attempted to spend the night inside the now-vacated 'murder residence ' , the report said .
Another unnamed resident admitted to the outlet : `` People are bringing in Buddhist monks to perform rituals .
There is also the constant chanting of Buddhist mantras @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't care about the murder at first , but the sound of chanting and smell of incense have led many feeling uneasy .
It causes an inexplicable fear .
`` I 'm now too afraid to walk around the community at night .
I 'm even scared of going to the loo at night .
I always feel like something will crawl out of my toilet . ''
Hangzhou authorities said they were still investigating further details in Ms Lai 's murder and her husband has been charged in the case .

Police arrest man man who 'killed wife and chopped up body in septic tank'
Police arrest man man who 'killed wife and chopped up body in septic tank'
The grisly murder case in Hangzhou, eastern China, was announced by local authorities on Saturday sparking macabre interest from audience-hungry social media vloggers
Neighbours flee after man 'kills wife and puts chopped up body in septic tank'
Terrified tenants have fled from their homes after police said a neighbour allegedly murdered his wife in her sleep, dismembered her body and discarded the pieces in a septic tank.
The grisly murder case in Hangzhou, eastern China, was announced by local authorities on Saturday.
Tenants are now fleeing in droves after the gated community of over 1,000 households was branded "haunted" following the alleged violent killing.
Despite being under closed management and round-the-clock police supervision, the gated community has also become overrun with audience-hungry vloggers.
According to Hangzhou police's report of the case, Ms Lai, 51, was murdered in her sleep by her husband of 12 years Xu Guoli, 55, on 5th July.
Image: AsiaWire) AsiaWire)
After the "premeditated killing", Mr Xu allegedly hacked her into pieces and discarded her dismembered body in various places in the gated community, including in the septic tank of the building where they lived, the report said.
While Ms Lai was still considered missing during the investigation lasting 18 days, Mr Xu gave several television interviews in which he convincingly claimed he did not know the whereabouts of his wife.
Investigators who had discovered Ms Lai's partial remains later drained 38 tanker lorries worth of human waste in order to gather evidence of the crime.
Image: AsiaWire / Zhejiang TV) AsiaWire / Zhejiang TV)
Residents told a newspaper that the police investigation has drawn large crowds, including people who are posting live streams of the grounds.
Homeowner Mr Chen said some tenants have terminated their leases early just to leave the area now filled with an atmosphere of death, which is a sensitive topic and considered widely taboo in Chinese culture, the report said.
Another homeowner, Mr Wang, told the news site: "The family living across the hall from Ms Lai moved away following the first police report.
Image: AsiaWire / Hangzhou police) AsiaWire / Hangzhou police)
"There is a pregnant woman in the home, and they didn't want to bring any bad luck."
One anonymous resident claimed strangers are somehow making their way past police cordons and into the community to take pictures and videos.
The resident added: "They come inside and take all sorts of pictures. Some even do live streams.
"So many people are non-stop filming Block 4 where Ms Lai used to live.
"What's there to see? She was the victim of a tragedy. Why can't they show some respect?"
Image: AsiaWire / Hangzhou police) AsiaWire / Hangzhou police)
Clips of the "haunted" neighbourhood have also appeared on live-streaming websites, while homeowners claim vloggers have even attempted to spend the night inside the now-vacated 'murder residence', the report said.
Another unnamed resident admitted to the outlet: "People are bringing in Buddhist monks to perform rituals. There is also the constant chanting of Buddhist mantras throughout the day.
"Many residents didn't care about the murder at first, but the sound of chanting and smell of incense have led many feeling uneasy. It causes an inexplicable fear.
"I'm now too afraid to walk around the community at night. I'm even scared of going to the loo at night. I always feel like something will crawl out of my toilet."
Hangzhou authorities said they were still investigating further details in Ms Lai's murder and her husband has been charged in the case.


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--Greggs to roll out deliveries and click & collect nationwide in next few months

Greggs has confirmed it will make delivery and click and collect options available nationwide in the next few months .
The baker has taken a hit thanks to social distancing measures in shops and fewer people commuting to offices .
Sales are down despite almost all branches being open and so Greggs has decided to get its products to customers ' homes instead .
Chief executive Roger Whiteside said : `` We have adapted our plans in light of social distancing .
`` Digital channels , in the form of 'click and collect ' and delivery , which allow customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help us serve additional customers in a safe and effective manner during social distancing .
`` We are therefore planning to roll both services out nationwide in the months ahead . ''
Greggs reopened 800 of its shops for takeaways on June 18 , while the rest of its stores began to gradually get back to work from July 2 .
But last week Greggs said it only sold around 72 % of the pasties , drinks and sandwiches that it did in the same seven days in 2019 , despite shops now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains below normal we have adapted our plans to develop later evening trading to focus on those stores offering delivery and 'click and collect ' , '' Whiteside said .
`` We have also continued to make good progress with the development of our Greggs Rewards digital app , which will combine multichannel access and our loyalty programme in one place . ''
Overall , the chain is coping as well as anyone in the sector with the effects of lockdown , however .
`` I must give credit to the amazing team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risen to the enormous challenges created by this crisis both in supporting the wider community and working together to redesign our operation to work safely under these new conditions , '' Whiteside said .
`` Adversity has brought out the best in us and we can be proud of our achievements as together we rebuild the business from here . ''

The nation's favourite baker is stepping up its delivery game - with plans to roll out delivery and click and collect options across the country in the next few months
Greggs to roll out deliveries and click and collect nationwide in next few months
Greggs has confirmed it will make delivery and click and collect options available nationwide in the next few months.
The baker has taken a hit thanks to social distancing measures in shops and fewer people commuting to offices.
Sales are down despite almost all branches being open and so Greggs has decided to get its products to customers' homes instead.
Chief executive Roger Whiteside said: "We have adapted our plans in light of social distancing.
"Digital channels, in the form of 'click and collect' and delivery, which allow customers to order and pay in advance can help us serve additional customers in a safe and effective manner during social distancing.
"We are therefore planning to roll both services out nationwide in the months ahead."
Image: Handout) Handout)
Greggs reopened 800 of its shops for takeaways on June 18, while the rest of its stores began to gradually get back to work from July 2.
But last week Greggs said it only sold around 72% of the pasties, drinks and sandwiches that it did in the same seven days in 2019, despite shops now operating again.
"Whilst customer footfall remains below normal we have adapted our plans to develop later evening trading to focus on those stores offering delivery and 'click and collect'," Whiteside said.
"We have also continued to make good progress with the development of our Greggs Rewards digital app, which will combine multichannel access and our loyalty programme in one place."
Overall, the chain is coping as well as anyone in the sector with the effects of lockdown, however.
"I must give credit to the amazing team of people in our business who have risen to the enormous challenges created by this crisis both in supporting the wider community and working together to redesign our operation to work safely under these new conditions," Whiteside said.
"Adversity has brought out the best in us and we can be proud of our achievements as together we rebuild the business from here."


thedailymirror--2020-07-28--People over 6ft tall are twice as likely to catch Covid-19, study claims

From being male to having an underlying health condition , there are several factors known to increase your risk of coronavirus .
Now , a new study has warned that another factor can increase your risk - your height .
Researchers from the University of Manchester have revealed that people who are over 6ft tall are twice as likely to catch the virus .
In the study , the researchers surveyed 2,000 people in the UK and US to understand the personal and work-related predictors of virus transmission .
The results revealed that aerosol transmission of Covid-19 is very likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - something that wouldn ’ t be the case if the virus was exclusively spread through droplets .
Droplets are bigger than aerosols , meaning they travel relatively short distances and drop quickly from the air .
In contrast , aerosols are very light , and can travel upwards to reach tall people .
Professor Evan Kontopantelis , who worked on the study , said : “ The results of this survey in terms of associations between height and diagnosis suggest downward droplet transmission is not the only transmission mechanism and aerosol transmission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested by other studies but our method of confirmation is novel .
“ Though social distancing is still important because transmission by droplets is still likely to occur , it does suggest that mask wearing may be just as if not more effective in prevention .
“ But also , air purification in interior spaces should be further explored.
” The survey also revealed that people who use a shared kitchen or accommodation were up to 3.5 times more likely to catch the virus .
Professor Paul Anand , an author of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research has focussed on patterns of spread and underlying mechanisms of transmission .
“ But as economies and societies reopen , it is important to know more about the role personal factors as predictors of transmission .
“ Though both are market economies , the US and UK differ in the extent and manner in they provide access to health care and welfare support – and that to some extent is demonstrated by the associations shown by the data .
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Researchers from the University of Manchester questioned 2,000 adults here and in the and US for the piece of research
British men over 6ft more likely to report having had coronavirus, study claims
A study has found men in Britain over 6ft tall are more likely to report having had coronavirus symptoms.
The University of Manchester study, which questioned 2,000 adults here and in the and US, found taller men in the UK were more likely to say they had suffered from the virus.
But the findings in America suggested the opposite trend was the case.
After the results were weighted to reflect the UK population, 11% of men over 6ft tall in the UK reported having been diagnosed or testing positive with Covid-19, compared to 5% of men under 6ft.
But researchers pointed out there is no evidence that being over 6ft on its own makes people more susceptible to coronavirus - and other, unknown factors could be at play.
The study sparked a debate about the significance of "droplet" (from people's mouths) transmission of coronavirus, and aeorosol (particles that linger in the air) transmission.
The theory was that because Covid-19 is spread through droplets expelled from an infected person’s mouth or nose which then fall to the ground, taller people being above the level of the mouths and noses of others might be protected to some extent.
The research found this hypothesis was not the case.
Professor Evan Kontopantelis, who worked on the study, said: “The results of this survey in terms of associations between height and diagnosis suggest downward droplet transmission is not the only transmission mechanism and aerosol transmission is possible.
“This has been suggested by other studies but our method of confirmation is novel.
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“Though social distancing is still important because transmission by droplets is still likely to occur, it does suggest that mask wearing may be just as if not more effective in prevention.
“But also, air purification in interior spaces should be further explored.”
The survey also revealed that people who use a shared kitchen or accommodation were up to 3.5 times more likely to catch the virus.
Professor Paul Anand, an author of the study, said: “Much scientific research has focussed on patterns of spread and underlying mechanisms of transmission.
“But as economies and societies reopen, it is important to know more about the role personal factors as predictors of transmission.
“Though both are market economies, the US and UK differ in the extent and manner in they provide access to health care and welfare support – and that to some extent is demonstrated by the associations shown by the data.”
NOTE: This article was amended after publication to clarify that the findings were found in one study only in Britain - and scientists did not prove a causal link between being tall and the likelihood of catching coronavirus.