thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Wife fights off burglars trying to steal Audi with husband's Samurai sword

A woman managed to fight off three masked car jackers with her husband 's Samurai sword as they tried to steal the couple 's £42,000 Audi .
Rehan Malik , 23 , and two others , broke into the couple ’ s home in Shipley , West Yorkshire , at 5.30am on October 25 , demanding they give them the keys to the Audi .
The husband managed to dash up the stairs and dial 999 and grab the Samurai sword as a weapon .
But when they heard the car start up , they realised the raiders had found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As Malik , from Bradford , was trying to make off with Audi S3 , it got stuck in the garage doors .
The woman then took the opportunity to use the sword to defend herself and went out to the garage .
She pointed the blade at Malik and ordered him to stay put until cops arrived , but he grabbed the blade with his bare hands and tried to wrestle it off her .
The woman , who was terrified he would turn the weapon against her , refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused the sword to slice through both Malik ’ s hands during the struggle outside the garage .
Malik left a trail of blood behind him as he jumped into a getaway car with his two accomplices following the bungled raid .
The court heard how he was caught after checking himself into hospital and lost so much blood he nearly died .
The police has been checking up on hospitals in the region and discovered that Malik had sought medical help in Barnsley .
He spent five days on the ward and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had delayed seeking help any longer , the court was told .
He needed blood transfusions and had lost all feeling in both his hands because the nerves were severed , his barrister Shufqat Khan said .
Malik was unable to get the treatment he needed while on remand in prison and might be left permanently disabled .
He had decided to go straight because he was unable to even open a can or bottle .
He had to be dressed by a cellmate who was effectively his carer .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while disqualified and without insurance – offences committed before the burglary while he was on licence .
The court heard Malik was pursued by the police at 9.30am on April 12 at speeds at up to 90mph from Parry Lane to Feather Road in Bradford .
He jumped a red light and mounted the kerb in a Seat car , but drove down a dead end and was caught .
Malik , who has previous convictions for house burglary , dangerous driving and theft of vehicles , admitted all the offences .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months for dangerous driving and 32 months for the burglary – a total of three years and eight months .
He was banned from driving for 58 months .
Judge Jonathan Rose underlined Malik injured himself by grabbing the blade and that the woman was totally blameless .

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Rehan Malik, 23, and two others, broke into the couple’s home in Shipley, West Yorkshire, at 5.30am on October 25, demanding they give them the keys to the Audi
A woman managed to fight off three masked car jackers with her husband's Samurai sword as they tried to steal the couple's £42,000 Audi.
Rehan Malik, 23, and two others, broke into the couple’s home in Shipley, West Yorkshire, at 5.30am on October 25, demanding they give them the keys to the Audi.
The husband managed to dash up the stairs and dial 999 and grab the Samurai sword as a weapon.
But when they heard the car start up, they realised the raiders had found the keys, Bradford Crown Court heard.
As Malik, from Bradford, was trying to make off with Audi S3, it got stuck in the garage doors.
The woman then took the opportunity to use the sword to defend herself and went out to the garage.
She pointed the blade at Malik and ordered him to stay put until cops arrived, but he grabbed the blade with his bare hands and tried to wrestle it off her.
Image: PA Archive/Press Association Images) PA Archive/Press Association Images)
The woman, who was terrified he would turn the weapon against her, refused to let go of the weapon, which caused the sword to slice through both Malik’s hands during the struggle outside the garage.
Malik left a trail of blood behind him as he jumped into a getaway car with his two accomplices following the bungled raid.
The court heard how he was caught after checking himself into hospital and lost so much blood he nearly died.
The police has been checking up on hospitals in the region and discovered that Malik had sought medical help in Barnsley.
He spent five days on the ward and would have died from blood loss if he had delayed seeking help any longer, the court was told.
He needed blood transfusions and had lost all feeling in both his hands because the nerves were severed, his barrister Shufqat Khan said.
Malik was unable to get the treatment he needed while on remand in prison and might be left permanently disabled.
He had decided to go straight because he was unable to even open a can or bottle.
He had to be dressed by a cellmate who was effectively his carer.
He was also sentenced for dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and without insurance – offences committed before the burglary while he was on licence.
The court heard Malik was pursued by the police at 9.30am on April 12 at speeds at up to 90mph from Parry Lane to Feather Road in Bradford.
He jumped a red light and mounted the kerb in a Seat car, but drove down a dead end and was caught.
Malik, who has previous convictions for house burglary, dangerous driving and theft of vehicles, admitted all the offences.
He was given consecutive jail sentences of 12 months for dangerous driving and 32 months for the burglary – a total of three years and eight months. He was banned from driving for 58 months.
Judge Jonathan Rose underlined Malik injured himself by grabbing the blade and that the woman was totally blameless.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Violent 'kidnapper' on the loose as man bundled into van and police cars rammed

Detectives are hunting a kidnapper after a man was bundled into a van that raced the wrong way up a busy highway .
Cops are searching for the driver of the vehicle who led a dramatic convoy police chase through east London in broad daylight .
The Met Police say the victim was kidnapped outside an address in Newham .
About 11.44am Thursday police were called to reports of a man being taken from a car and bundled into a blue Citroen Berlingo van that drove off with him inside .
Onlookers alerted the police who began hunting the van @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorisation to launch a pursuit , and began chasing the vehicle through east London .
At one point during the pursuit , the van rammed a police car , damaging it but not injuring the officers within , the force said .
The van then began heading up the A12 in east London , tearing the wrong way up the busy dual carriageway .
It came to a stop at a junction at around noon and the suspects fled the vehicle .
Officers chased them on foot and arrested the pair on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
The man aged in his 20s , was found injured in the back of the van .
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot .
Detectives are appealing for dashcam footage as they work to establish his identity and his whereabouts .
His injuries were not life threatening , the force added .
They are also appealing for information about the second car in the incident .
A witness told the Mail Online : `` The two men had to be tasered , it was very dramatic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at first we all thought it was a crash . ''
Detective Sergeant David Doig of the Met ’ s North East Command said : “ Due to the reckless and dangerous driving of the suspect vehicle , it was sheer luck that this fast time response did not result in injuries to members of the public or police officers .
“ The incident took place in the middle of the day and a number of motorists on the A12 stopped their vehicles when they were faced with the van driving on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am keen to hear from those motorists .
“ Please contact police if you saw any part of the kidnap in Forest Gate , the pursuit , or the vehicle when it came to a stop on the A12 , particularly if you have dash-cam footage .
“ No matter how insignificant you think your information might be , if you witnessed any part of this sequence of events please don ’ t hesitate .
`` Make the call and share what you saw with us.
” Anyone who has information or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call police on 101 or tweet @ MetCC quoting 3044/16DEC .
To remain 100 per cent anonymous , call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the website here .

A man was bundled from a car into a van that led police on a dramatic chase up the wrong side of the A20 through east London, before the driver fled the scene
Violent 'kidnapper' on the loose as man bundled into van and police cars rammed
Detectives are hunting a kidnapper after a man was bundled into a van that raced the wrong way up a busy highway.
Cops are searching for the driver of the vehicle who led a dramatic convoy police chase through east London in broad daylight.
The Met Police say the victim was kidnapped outside an address in Newham.
About 11.44am Thursday police were called to reports of a man being taken from a car and bundled into a blue Citroen Berlingo van that drove off with him inside.
Onlookers alerted the police who began hunting the van.
The Met said officers were given authorisation to launch a pursuit, and began chasing the vehicle through east London.
Image: Google) Google)
At one point during the pursuit, the van rammed a police car, damaging it but not injuring the officers within, the force said.
The van then began heading up the A12 in east London, tearing the wrong way up the busy dual carriageway.
It came to a stop at a junction at around noon and the suspects fled the vehicle.
Officers chased them on foot and arrested the pair on suspicion of kidnap and traffic-related offences, police said.
The man aged in his 20s, was found injured in the back of the van.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot.
Image: TFL Traffic) TFL Traffic)
Detectives are appealing for dashcam footage as they work to establish his identity and his whereabouts.
His injuries were not life threatening, the force added.
They are also appealing for information about the second car in the incident.
A witness told the Mail Online: "The two men had to be tasered, it was very dramatic.
"It caused absolute travel chaos, at first we all thought it was a crash."
Detective Sergeant David Doig of the Met’s North East Command said: “Due to the reckless and dangerous driving of the suspect vehicle, it was sheer luck that this fast time response did not result in injuries to members of the public or police officers.
“The incident took place in the middle of the day and a number of motorists on the A12 stopped their vehicles when they were faced with the van driving on the wrong side of the carriageway.
"I am keen to hear from those motorists.
“Please contact police if you saw any part of the kidnap in Forest Gate, the pursuit, or the vehicle when it came to a stop on the A12, particularly if you have dash-cam footage.
“No matter how insignificant you think your information might be, if you witnessed any part of this sequence of events please don’t hesitate.
"Make the call and share what you saw with us.”
Anyone who has information or who witnessed this incident is being urged to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 3044/16DEC. To remain 100 per cent anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or
visit the website here.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--UK neighbourhood with 30% higher Covid infection rate than rest of country

A neighbourhood in England has a 30 % higher Covid infection rate than anywhere else in the country .
Infection rates across Kent and Medway have been consistently amongst the highest in the country for the last few months .
5 of the worst 10 areas in the country are in Kent with Swale still having the highest infection rate of anywhere in the country ( 742.3 per 100,000 ) But in one neighbourhood in Swale , the situation is even more alarming .
Sheppey East currently has an infection rate of 1732.9 per 100,000 - the highest of any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means one in every 57 people in the area tested positive for Co-19 in the seven days prior to December 11 .
Sheppey East is home to Leysdown-on-sea and is also home to numerous prisons .
Last week , leader of Swale Borough Council Roger Truelove said that he feared some residents were refusing to get a coronavirus test for fear of losing income if it returned a positive result .
The councillor said : “ People are worried about the loss of income if they have COVID-19 , so can be reluctant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are finding it difficult to maintain social distancing in their workplaces .
People are also tired of seeing others ’ non-compliance and unwillingness to abide by rules '' And fatigue around how long this has gone on means not everyone is observing the rules about not mixing households in their own home '' Sheppey East recorded 150 cases in the seven days prior to December 11 , up 25 per cent from the seven days previous .
The other neighbourhoods on the island had infection rates which were much more in keeping with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the infection rate has risen from 34.7 per 100,000 on October 2 to 1732.9 per 100,000 , ten weeks later .
The rate was actually higher than it is now , at one time .
In the seven days prior to November 13 , the infection rate was 1929.3 .
A new mass testing centre has been set-up in Swale and Thanet to help drive down infection rates .
Data has shown that in the seven days prior to December 10 , Sheppey East had infection more than 400 more than the second @ @ @ @ @ @

Sheppey East currently has an infection rate of 1732.9 per 100,000 - the highest of any neighbourhood in Kent and England
Coronavirus: The neighbourhood with a 30% higher infection rate than anywhere else in England
A neighbourhood in England has a 30% higher Covid infection rate than anywhere else in the country.
Infection rates across Kent and Medway have been consistently amongst the highest in the country for the last few months.
5 of the worst 10 areas in the country are in Kent with Swale still having the highest infection rate of anywhere in the country (742.3 per 100,000)
But in one neighbourhood in Swale, the situation is even more alarming.
Sheppey East currently has an infection rate of 1732.9 per 100,000 - the highest of any neighbourhood in Kent and England.
That means one in every 57 people in the area tested positive for Co-19 in the seven days prior to December 11.
Sheppey East is home to Leysdown-on-sea and is also home to numerous prisons.
Image: PA) PA)
Last week, leader of Swale Borough Council Roger Truelove said that he feared some residents were refusing to get a coronavirus test for fear of losing income if it returned a positive result.
The councillor said: “People are worried about the loss of income if they have COVID-19, so can be reluctant to get a test.
"Some are finding it difficult to maintain social distancing in their workplaces. People are also tired of seeing others’ non-compliance and unwillingness to abide by rules
"And fatigue around how long this has gone on means not everyone is observing the rules about not mixing households in their own home"
Sheppey East recorded 150 cases in the seven days prior to December 11, up 25 per cent from the seven days previous.
Image: James Bell / Alamy Live News) James Bell / Alamy Live News)
The other neighbourhoods on the island had infection rates which were much more in keeping with the figure for Swale.
Alarmingly, the infection rate has risen from 34.7 per 100,000 on October 2 to 1732.9 per 100,000, ten weeks later.
The rate was actually higher than it is now, at one time.
In the seven days prior to November 13, the infection rate was 1929.3.
A new mass testing centre has been set-up in Swale and Thanet to help drive down infection rates.
Data has shown that in the seven days prior to December 10, Sheppey East had infection more than 400 more than the second highest area in the country.
The rising infection rate in Sheppey East:
October 2nd: 34.7
October 9th: 196.4
October 16th: 196.4
October 23rd: 404.3
October 30: 207.9
November 6th: 392.8
November 13th: 1929.3
November 20th: 1178.4
November 27th: 970.4
December 4th: 1386.3
December 11th: 1732.9


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Charley Webb 'fuming after Jesy Nelson's statement' as she fears for children

Charley Webb has shared her anger and upset at hearing the reasons behind Jesy Nelson leaving Little Mix .
The 32-year-old Emmerdale actress , who is best known for playing Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap , has spoken out on her Instagram Story as she fears for her children 's futures after hearing about Jesy 's departure from the successful pop band .
The 29-year-old singer had announced that she was leaving the band , which was created on The X Factor in 2011 , in a statement earlier this week in which she addressed her mental health .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ followers on Instagram in which she shared her upset at how Jesy had been treated by the public on social media and how she feared for the environment her children were being brought up into .
The actress shares three sons with her Emmerdale co-star and husband , Matthew Wolfenden , and she spoke directly to her fans , saying : `` I was reading the statement that Jesy from Little Mix put out about leaving the band .
`` I felt so emotional reading that and so angry , because I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since being in the public eye .
`` The thought of some of the messages and what some people think they can say .
It 's so weird .
It 's not normal humans . ''
Charley continued : `` It 's not normal for people to think they can say what they want to someone in the public eye that you would n't say to their faces .
`` Do n't type it on a screen .
Be nice .
Be a nice human . ''
Charley added that she also was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media but said that she has not suffered to the scale that Jesy had faced while in Little Mix .
The Emmerdale star concluded : `` I think some of the messages that I get - and they 're bad enough - but the scale that [ Jesy ] is on being in a girl band , I mean ... '' I just worry about my own kids in the future .
I really do . ''
Jesy had taken a break from the stresses and strains of being in Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her absence will be permanent , as she gave her reasoning for leaving the band after nine years .
In a lengthy statement , Jesy revealed : `` The truth is recently being in the band has really taken a toll on my mental health .
`` I found the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard .
`` There comes a time in life when we need to reinvest in taking care of ourselves rather than focusing on making other people happy , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to begin that process . ''
The former Little Mix star explained she wanted to begin a `` new chapter '' in her life after previously becoming `` obsessed '' at reading negative comments about herself .
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JESY NELSON 'READY TO EMBARK ON A NEW CHAPTER' AS SHE LEAVES LITTLE MIX
JESY NELSON 'READY TO EMBARK ON A NEW CHAPTER' AS SHE LEAVES LITTLE MIX
Charley Webb has said that she is "angry" and upset after hearing the news that Jesy Nelson had left Little Mix and the reasons behind her departure from the pop band
Charley Webb has shared her anger and upset at hearing the reasons behind Jesy Nelson leaving Little Mix.
The 32-year-old Emmerdale actress, who is best known for playing Debbie Dingle in the ITV soap, has spoken out on her Instagram Story as she fears for her children's futures after hearing about Jesy's departure from the successful pop band.
The 29-year-old singer had announced that she was leaving the band, which was created on The X Factor in 2011, in a statement earlier this week in which she addressed her mental health.
Charley has now spoken to her 476,000 followers on Instagram in which she shared her upset at how Jesy had been treated by the public on social media and how she feared for the environment her children were being brought up into.
Image: miss_charleywebb/Instagram) miss_charleywebb/Instagram)
The actress shares three sons with her Emmerdale co-star and husband, Matthew Wolfenden, and she spoke directly to her fans, saying: "I was reading the statement that Jesy from Little Mix put out about leaving the band.
"I felt so emotional reading that and so angry, because I just think about what she's been through since being in the public eye.
"The thought of some of the messages and what some people think they can say.
"It's so weird. It's not normal humans."
Image: jesynelson/Instagram) jesynelson/Instagram)
Charley continued: "It's not normal for people to think they can say what they want to someone in the public eye that you wouldn't say to their faces.
"Don't type it on a screen. Be nice. Be a nice human."
Charley added that she also was the recipient of "bad" messages on social media but said that she has not suffered to the scale that Jesy had faced while in Little Mix.
The Emmerdale star concluded: "I think some of the messages that I get - and they're bad enough - but the scale that [Jesy] is on being in a girl band, I mean...
"I just worry about my own kids in the future. I really do."
Image: miss_charleywebb/Instagram) miss_charleywebb/Instagram)
Jesy had taken a break from the stresses and strains of being in Little Mix and earlier this week confirmed that her absence will be permanent, as she gave her reasoning for leaving the band after nine years.
In a lengthy statement, Jesy revealed: "The truth is recently being in the band has really taken a toll on my mental health.
"I found the constant pressure of being in a girl group and living up to expectations very hard.
"There comes a time in life when we need to reinvest in taking care of ourselves rather than focusing on making other people happy, and I feel like now is the time to begin that process."
The former Little Mix star explained she wanted to begin a "new chapter" in her life after previously becoming "obsessed" at reading negative comments about herself.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Toddler, 2, 'strangled to death then thrown in oven by his grandparents'

A toddler was allegedly strangled to death by his grandparents and then thrown in an oven .
Heartbroken parents Maria , 20 , and Dmitry Shcherbakovy , 25 , had arrived to pick up their two-year-old son , Dima , from his grandparents only to find his burned remains dumped in the snow .
The couple , aged 52 and 48-year-old , who Dima 's parents trusted to look after their boy , have been arrested on suspicion of his murder in Kemerovo in southwest Siberia , Russia .
Police said the boy was `` strangled and thrown into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple in connection with their grandson 's death .
Local media reports claim the grandparents were `` intoxicated '' at the time and could not cope with Dima 's crying .
The parents arrived at the house and found the clothes their son had been wearing .
They stepped outside into the below freezing -20C surroundings and spotted his charred corpse .
They then called the police to report the incident .
In a statement , the Russian Investigative Committee said : “ They located the little boy ’ s clothes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Next to the house the parents found the body of their son in the snow , and called investigators and police .
“ Forensic analysis will establish the exact reason for the little boy ’ s death.
” The child ’ s devastated grandmother from the other side of the family posted : “ Our poor little boy , how could we not save you ?
” Last year a grandfather Alexander Dranenko , 54 , was detained in Omsk region after his grandson burned to death when thrown into a hot stove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he “ saw Satan ” in the boy .

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Heartbroken parents Maria, 20, and Dmitry Shcherbakovy, 25, had arrived to pick up their two-year-old son, Dima, from his grandparents only to find his burned remains dumped in the snow
Toddler, 2, 'strangled to death then thrown in oven by his grandparents'
A toddler was allegedly strangled to death by his grandparents and then thrown in an oven.
Heartbroken parents Maria, 20, and Dmitry Shcherbakovy, 25, had arrived to pick up their two-year-old son, Dima, from his grandparents only to find his burned remains dumped in the snow.
The couple, aged 52 and 48-year-old, who Dima's parents trusted to look after their boy, have been arrested on suspicion of his murder in Kemerovo in southwest Siberia, Russia.
Police said the boy was "strangled and thrown into a scalding stove" and have detained the couple in connection with their grandson's death.
Local media reports claim the grandparents were "intoxicated" at the time and could not cope with Dima's crying.
Image: Social media) Social media)
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The parents arrived at the house and found the clothes their son had been wearing.
They stepped outside into the below freezing -20C surroundings and spotted his charred corpse.
They then called the police to report the incident.
In a statement, the Russian Investigative Committee said: “They located the little boy’s clothes in the house, but not him.
Image: Social media) Social media) Image: Social media) Social media)
"Next to the house the parents found the body of their son in the snow, and called investigators and police.
“Forensic analysis will establish the exact reason for the little boy’s death.”
The child’s devastated grandmother from the other side of the family posted: “Our poor little boy, how could we not save you?”
Last year a grandfather Alexander Dranenko, 54, was detained in Omsk region after his grandson burned to death when thrown into a hot stove.
The “drunk” man claimed he “saw Satan” in the boy.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Sir Paul McCartney says 'I will have coronavirus vaccine as soon as I'm allowed'

Sir Paul McCartney has spoken out about the coronavirus vaccine and had said that he will have it as soon as he is able to .
The 78-year-old former Beatle said that `` the vaccine will get us out of this '' as he shared his views on the pandemic that has swept across the globe .
The legendary singer added it is `` great news '' that vaccinations are now under way , The Sun has reported .
However , Sir Paul said there are still challenges lying ahead and has urged people to proceed with caution otherwise restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` China '' .
He continued : `` I mean it 's going to be very difficult for a while yet , because you ca n't just lock down a whole country unless you 're China .
`` We ca n't have that kind of lack of freedom , we 're all brought up to enjoy this great freedom that we have in a democracy . ''
Sir Paul had a message for those who wanted to go out and celebrate during the festive season .
He warned : `` So if somebody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Look , you 've just got to stay in Saturday night , ' I ca n't imagine that all those girls you see in Liverpool in the freezing cold in the tiniest of mini-skirts on a Saturday night in the middle of winter , I 'm not sure you can say to them , 'Look , you 've got to stay home ' . ''
The rollout of the vaccine has begun in the UK - starting with healthcare workers , people living in care homes and the elderly .
Those receiving the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jab 21 days after their first dose to ensure the best chance of being protected against the virus .
Famous faces including actor Sir Ian McKellen , Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith and rock and roll star Marty Wilde have already been vaccinated .
Sir Paul also told the newspaper he is looking forward to being able to perform live again , after his headline slot at Glastonbury Festival was denied this year due to coronavirus stopping the event from happening .
He said he will be `` glad when we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nice change to actually play to some people '' .
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Marty Wilde becomes one of the first celebrities to have Covid-19 jab
Marty Wilde becomes one of the first celebrities to have Covid-19 jab
Sir Paul McCartney has hailed the coronavirus vaccine and said that it will "soon get us out of this" as he declares that as soon as he is allowed to have the jab, he will do
Sir Paul McCartney says 'I will have coronavirus vaccine as soon as I'm allowed'
Sir Paul McCartney has spoken out about the coronavirus vaccine and had said that he will have it as soon as he is able to.
The 78-year-old former Beatle said that "the vaccine will get us out of this" as he shared his views on the pandemic that has swept across the globe.
The legendary singer added it is "great news" that vaccinations are now under way, The Sun has reported.
However, Sir Paul said there are still challenges lying ahead and has urged people to proceed with caution otherwise restrictions will tighten and we will live like "China".
Image: Getty) Getty)
He continued: "I mean it's going to be very difficult for a while yet, because you can't just lock down a whole country unless you're China.
"We can't have that kind of lack of freedom, we're all brought up to enjoy this great freedom that we have in a democracy."
Sir Paul had a message for those who wanted to go out and celebrate during the festive season.
He warned: "So if somebody says, particularly to younger people, 'Look, you've just got to stay in Saturday night,' I can't imagine that all those girls you see in Liverpool in the freezing cold in the tiniest of mini-skirts on a Saturday night in the middle of winter, I'm not sure you can say to them, 'Look, you've got to stay home'."
Image: Ian West/PA Wire) Ian West/PA Wire)
The rollout of the vaccine has begun in the UK - starting with healthcare workers, people living in care homes and the elderly.
Those receiving the Pfizer vaccine will be given a booster jab 21 days after their first dose to ensure the best chance of being protected against the virus.
Famous faces including actor Sir Ian McKellen, Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith and rock and roll star Marty Wilde have already been vaccinated.
Sir Paul also told the newspaper he is looking forward to being able to perform live again, after his headline slot at Glastonbury Festival was denied this year due to coronavirus stopping the event from happening.
He said he will be "glad when we can get back, it will be a nice change to actually play to some people".
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thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Mystery of missing pregnant woman who lived in flat above killer Dennis Nilsen

A pregnant woman who lived above serial killer Dennis Nilsen vanished at the height of his murder spree , newly released files disclose .
Nilsen is believed to have murdered and burned or dismembered up to 15 victims , but only seven have ever been identified .
He targeted vulnerable and isolated victims and most were homeless or jobless young men or boys between 1978 and 1983 .
Official papers reveal a young woman who lived above Nilsen ’ s flat at 195 Melrose Avenue , Cricklewood , north west London , suddenly stopped collecting benefit payments in 1981 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bodies had been burnt in the garden of the flat .
He is suspected of killing 12 people while living there .
The documents , released by National Archives , show that ministers alerted police after becoming concerned the woman could have come to harm .
The Department of Health and Social Security raised concerns on February 16 , 1983 , days after Nilsen was arrested when human remains were found in a blocked drain in another flat he had moved to .
They noted : “ An officer in a local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had resided at the Melrose Avenue address .
“ The case papers were brought out and it was seen that the person who had been on benefit had been a frequent visitor to the office but had suddenly ceased to claim .
“ A check with the records branch at Newcastle revealed no later dealings with the person and the police will be informed.
” The woman ’ s name and date of birth are redacted from the papers .
A memo states : “ She was pregnant and was never heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book in December 1981.
” A note from February 17 records that a detailed search of their records found “ no trace of the girl ” since that winter .
Nilsen , portrayed by David Tennant in recent ITV drama “ Des ” , moved out of the Melrose Avenue address in October 1981 but it is not clear when the woman was last seen in person by DHSS staff .
It is also possible Nilsen had seen the woman after he moved out .
David Wilson , emeritus professor of criminology at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is no such thing as a coincidence when you are dealing with a serial killer .
“ For a woman to have disappeared ... from the house in which a serial killer was living is something to be taken very seriously .
I have never known it suggested that there could have been a female victim.
” Nilsen , who admitted murdering at least 15 men and boys , died aged 72 in May 2018 at HMP Full Sutton in East Yorkshire .
Nilsen , who was born in Fraserburgh , Aberdeenshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before luring them to his flat , where he would murder them and sit with their corpses before dismembering them .
He was caught when a neighbour called a plumber to unblock a drain outside the house in which Nilsen had a flat on Cranley Gardens , Muswell Hill , His other murders were committed at the Melrose Avenue address .

National Archive papers suggest a sinister possible link between the woman and serial killer Dennis Nilsen - who murdered and burned or dismembered up to 15 victims
Mystery of missing pregnant woman who lived in flat above killer Dennis Nilsen
A pregnant woman who lived above serial killer Dennis Nilsen vanished at the height of his murder spree, newly released files disclose.
Nilsen is believed to have murdered and burned or dismembered up to 15 victims, but only seven have ever been identified.
He targeted vulnerable and isolated victims and most were homeless or jobless young men or boys between 1978 and 1983.
Official papers reveal a young woman who lived above Nilsen’s flat at 195 Melrose Avenue, Cricklewood, north west London, suddenly stopped collecting benefit payments in 1981.
Detectives later discovered that a number of the bodies had been burnt in the garden of the flat.
He is suspected of killing 12 people while living there.
The documents, released by National Archives, show that ministers alerted police after becoming concerned the woman could have come to harm.
The Department of Health and Social Security raised concerns on February 16, 1983, days after Nilsen was arrested when human remains were found in a blocked drain in another flat he had moved to.
They noted: “An officer in a local office recalled the name of an individual who had resided at the Melrose Avenue address.
“The case papers were brought out and it was seen that the person who had been on benefit had been a frequent visitor to the office but had suddenly ceased to claim.
“A check with the records branch at Newcastle revealed no later dealings with the person and the police will be informed.”
The woman’s name and date of birth are redacted from the papers.
A memo states: “She was pregnant and was never heard of again after having a three-week order book in December 1981.”
A note from February 17 records that a detailed search of their records found “no trace of the girl” since that winter.
Nilsen, portrayed by David Tennant in recent ITV drama “Des”, moved out of the Melrose Avenue address in October 1981 but it is not clear when the woman was last seen in person by DHSS staff.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It is also possible Nilsen had seen the woman after he moved out.
David Wilson, emeritus professor of criminology at Birmingham City University, said: “There is no such thing as a coincidence when you are dealing with a serial killer.
“For a woman to have disappeared ... from the house in which a serial killer was living is something to be taken very seriously. I have never known it suggested that there could have been a female victim.”
Nilsen, who admitted murdering at least 15 men and boys, died aged 72 in May 2018 at HMP Full Sutton in East Yorkshire.
Nilsen, who was born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, would befriend his victims in pubs before luring them to his flat, where he would murder them and sit with their corpses before dismembering them.
He was caught when a neighbour called a plumber to unblock a drain outside the house in which Nilsen had a flat on Cranley Gardens, Muswell Hill,
north London.
His other murders were committed at the Melrose Avenue address.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Nurses warn Christmas rules will turn second wave into an ‘unrelenting tsunami’

Nurses have warned that relaxing the rules over Christmas could lead to an `` unrelenting tsunami '' of cases .
The Royal College of Nursing appealed to ministers to be straight with the public over the risks of easing the restrictions over the festive period - or face a grim surge of the virus in the New Year .
The warning came after Boris Johnson resisted pressure to scale back Christmas rules allowing up to three households to mix indoors between December 23-27 .
Leaders from Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales agreed to press ahead with the five-day exemption @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but with tougher warnings about the coronavirus risks in each nation .
The Welsh Government also said it would diverge from the UK-wide agreement by reducing the number of households that can meet indoors to two .
People will be left to decide whether forming bubbles are worth the risk , with warnings to avoid elderly relatives and a recommendation to isolate for five days beforehand if possible .
The Prime Minister urged people to keep their celebrations `` little '' , adding : `` A smaller Christmas is a safe Christmas '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to travel to visit family would `` undoubtedly '' lead to more deaths .
Dame Donna Kinnair , Chief Executive and General Secretary of the RCN , said : “ After a difficult year , it is everybody ’ s instinct to want to be together and see loved ones – especially those who live far apart or feel isolated .
`` But what is at stake is coming into sharp focus .
“ Travelling and family visits associated with this time of year will undoubtedly lead to more cases , more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more deaths .
`` By turning the second and third waves into an unrelenting tsunami , we would begin 2021 in the worst possible way . ''
She said nurses were desperately worried about the situation in January , leaving many unable to enjoy the Christmas break .
“ Governments should be clearer about the risks - not just the rules – and people must make informed choices , '' she said .
`` The data and the science give cause for vigilance , not relief .
“ This virus isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we .
2021 is a year that holds so much promise - we have all lost too much in 2020 to set ourselves back now.
” It comes after the British Medical Association also warned the move would `` cost lives '' and urged families to keep indoor mingling to an `` absolute minimum '' over Christmas .
BMA council chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul said : `` Relaxing the rules will , without doubt , cost lives and the impact on the NHS in the new year will be grave .
`` For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of doctors , we urge people to think long and hard about how many people they share their Christmas with .
`` Without a change in the rules in England , personal judgment is key and , as doctors , we implore everyone to keep mixing to a minimum , mix for as short a time as possible , and do so safely - including avoiding travel between tiers . ''
The Department of Health has been contacted for comment .

The Royal College of Nursing said allowing people to travel and mix indoors over the festive period would 'undoubtedly lead to more cases, more pressure on NHS and care services, and more deaths'
Nurses warn Christmas rules will turn second wave into an ‘unrelenting tsunami’
Nurses have warned that relaxing the rules over Christmas could lead to an "unrelenting tsunami" of cases.
The Royal College of Nursing appealed to ministers to be straight with the public over the risks of easing the restrictions over the festive period - or face a grim surge of the virus in the New Year.
The warning came after Boris Johnson resisted pressure to scale back Christmas rules allowing up to three households to mix indoors between December 23-27.
Leaders from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales agreed to press ahead with the five-day exemption after crisis talks with Michael Gove - but with tougher warnings about the coronavirus risks in each nation.
The Welsh Government also said it would diverge from the UK-wide agreement by reducing the number of households that can meet indoors to two.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
People will be left to decide whether forming bubbles are worth the risk, with warnings to avoid elderly relatives and a recommendation to isolate for five days beforehand if possible.
The Prime Minister urged people to keep their celebrations "little", adding: "A smaller Christmas is a safe Christmas"."
But nursing leaders said allowing people to travel to visit family would "undoubtedly" lead to more deaths.
Dame Donna Kinnair, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the RCN, said: “After a difficult year, it is everybody’s instinct to want to be together and see loved ones – especially those who live far apart or feel isolated.
"But what is at stake is coming into sharp focus.
“Travelling and family visits associated with this time of year will undoubtedly lead to more cases, more pressure on NHS and care services, and more deaths.
"By turning the second and third waves into an unrelenting tsunami, we would begin 2021 in the worst possible way."
She said nurses were desperately worried about the situation in January, leaving many unable to enjoy the Christmas break.
Image: Justine Desmond) Justine Desmond)
“Governments should be clearer about the risks - not just the rules – and people must make informed choices," she said.
"The data and the science give cause for vigilance, not relief.
“This virus isn’t taking Christmas off and nor should we. 2021 is a year that holds so much promise - we have all lost too much in 2020 to set ourselves back now.”
It comes after the British Medical Association also warned the move would "cost lives" and urged families to keep indoor mingling to an "absolute minimum" over Christmas.
BMA council chair Dr Chaand Nagpaul said: "Relaxing the rules will, without doubt, cost lives and the impact on the NHS in the new year will be grave.
"For those reasons, as the voice of thousands of doctors, we urge people to think long and hard about how many people they share their Christmas with.
"Without a change in the rules in England, personal judgment is key and, as doctors, we implore everyone to keep mixing to a minimum, mix for as short a time as possible, and do so safely - including avoiding travel between tiers."
The Department of Health has been contacted for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--BGT's Christmas special has David Walliams and Ashley Banjo stripping off

The Britain ’ s Got Talent team will gather round the fireplace for this year ’ s Christmas special – but they won ’ t be doing things by hearth .
The talent show will broadcast on December 25 for the first time this year and feature hosts Ant and Dec dressed as elves .
The spectacular special will welcome to the stage the most memorable and talented acts from the past 14 years and , in a first for the show , they will be collaborating and performing together .
David Walliams and Ashley Banjo strip off to join @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insiders say will be the performance of the night – leaving fellow judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in stitches .
Earlier this month Amanda said : “ It ’ s the first time we ’ ve been on TV on Christmas Day but it ’ s not a competition , so no winner .
Instead it will be a time to celebrate the amazing talent we ’ ve seen over the last 14 years .
Myself and all the other judges will be taking to the stage too , which is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flatley – Demetrios and his son Michalakis ‘ Lagi ’ Andreas - first appeared on Bon the third series of BGT in 2009 .
They reached the final of the series , finishing fourth behind Diversity , Susan Boyle and Julian Smith .
The only person missing from the Christmas special is Simon Cowell , who is yet to return to the panel after breaking his back falling off an electric bike in August .
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When is Simon Cowell returning to Britain's Got Talent?
When is Simon Cowell returning to Britain's Got Talent?
Britain's Got Talent judges David Walliams and Ashley Banjo will be joining Stavros Flatley on stage during this year's Christmass special with the performance leaving the remaining judges in stitches
The Britain’s Got Talent team will gather round the fireplace for this year’s Christmas special – but they won’t be doing things by hearth.
The talent show will broadcast on December 25 for the first time this year and feature hosts Ant and Dec dressed as elves.
The spectacular special will welcome to the stage the most memorable and talented acts from the past 14 years and, in a first for the show, they will be collaborating and performing together.
David Walliams and Ashley Banjo strip off to join Stavros Flatley on stage, in what insiders say will be the performance of the night – leaving fellow judges Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon in stitches.
Image: mattfrost) mattfrost)
Earlier this month Amanda said: “It’s the first time we’ve been on TV on Christmas Day but it’s not a competition, so no winner. Instead it will be a time to celebrate the amazing talent we’ve seen over the last 14 years.
Myself and all the other judges will be taking to the stage too, which is also a first!”
Dance duo Stavros Flatley – Demetrios and his son Michalakis ‘Lagi’ Andreas - first appeared on Bon the third series of BGT in 2009.
Image: mattfrost) mattfrost)
They reached the final of the series, finishing fourth behind Diversity, Susan Boyle and Julian Smith.
The only person missing from the Christmas special is Simon Cowell, who is yet to return to the panel after breaking his back falling off an electric bike in August.
* Britain’s Got Talent: Christmas Spectacular airs on Christmas Day, 8pm on ITV
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thedailymirror--2020-12-18--Gemma Collins and LadBaby among musicians in the race to land Christmas No.1

The race to be Christmas No1 kicks off today , and Mariah Carey faces a tough challenge from the UK ’ s ultimate diva ...
The GC .
Gemma Collins and Darren Day ’ s festive cover of Baby , It ’ s Cold Outside is a contender in this year ’ s chart battle , with the winner due to be announced on Christmas Day .
Gemma is going head to head with Mariah ’ s festive classic All I Want For Christmas Is You , which went to No1 for the first time last week .
Gemma said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I can take my crowning glory at No1.If anyone ’ s going to out-diva Mariah , it ’ s me.
” Gemma and Darren have recorded a “ feminist ” version of the hit , swapping the parts ’ genders , so it ’ s Darren who asks : “ What ’ s in this drink ?
” Gemma , 39 , aware of the controversy surrounding the lyric , says : “ This song was just done purely in good faith .
“ I thought , let ’ s mix it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do the man bit , and you do the woman bit.
” Gemma said of collaborating with her pal and former CBB housemate Darren : “ I know he was a love rat back in the day , but he has got an incredible voice.
” Gemma – who shouts “ I ’ m claustrophobic , Boris !
” at the end of her track , for “ a bit of fun ” – has funded the song herself to ensure that all its profits go to the charity Rethink Mental Illness .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for all the festive contenders , have the track at 25/1 to reach the festive top spot .
But Mariah , 50 , is still ahead at 6/1 .
Five years after Justin Bieber helped the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir get to Christmas No 1 , the singer has teamed up with the choir to release a cover of his hit Holy .
The previous race was neck and neck until Justin urged fans to “ do the right thing ” and buy the NHS single A Bridge Over You instead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profits going to NHS Charities together , they ’ re deemed to have a strong chance at 2/1 .
James Haskell wants rugby union to show football who ’ s boss – by beating “ crooner ” Chris Kamara with his Rig Aid single .
“ He ’ s the Michael Bublé of football ” , laughs the former England international .
Sky TV footie pundit Chris , 62 , has a festive album out and new single , Happy New Year , while James and his pals – including actor Jeremy Irvine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 50 , – are releasing It ’ s Christmas Time ( It ’ s Time to Lash ) today .
James , 35 , says : “ It might be quite nice if rugby wins something over football , for once.
” All proceeds from Rig Aid go to Restart Rugby .
Rick Astley went all out for his video for Love This Christmas – and celebrated it by sending out promotional samples of his own Christmas-themed IPA beer .
Last year , he recorded his second consecutive sausage roll-themed Xmas No1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s fastest , ” he boasts , adding that it was “ light , nimble and surprisingly comfy ” to ride .
The shed was also convenient for social distancing .
The vlogger , real name Mark Hoyle , has set out to equal the Spice Girls ’ record of three consecutive festive chart toppers with another pastry-based offering , Don ’ t Stop Me Eating – to the tune of Journey ’ s Don ’ t Stop Believing – and it will once again raise funds for The Trussell Trust which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely Liam Gallagher will take an early lead , as there has been huge demand for the limited edition vinyls of his single All You ’ re Dreaming Of .
If momentum continues , and with proceeds going to Action For Children , he could be in with a real shot .
Wills and Kate personally requested Shakin ’ Stevens to perform as they set off on their royal tour from London .
The trio then enjoyed a long chat – at a safe distance , of course .
Shakey ’ s anthology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and , thanks to his regal fans , the odds on his hit single Merry Christmas Everyone are now at 20/1 .
There will be a friendly rivalry between Robbie Williams , 46 , and his pal Darren Day , 52 , as Robbie ’ s Can ’ t Stop Christmas , which he is releasing as part of a reissue of last year 's Christmas album , is also a contender .
Robbie has enlisted Slade ’ s Noddy Holder , 74 , to join him on a podcast , and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show he is working on , too .
“ I ’ m imbued with the spirit of Christmas , ” explains Rob .
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Gemma Collins and her duet partner Darren Day are not the only stars that are gunning for a shot at this year's Christmas Number 1 spot
Gemma Collins and LadBaby among musicians in the race to land Christmas No.1
The race to be Christmas No1 kicks off today, and Mariah Carey faces a tough challenge from the UK’s ultimate diva... The GC.
Gemma Collins and Darren Day’s festive cover of Baby, It’s Cold Outside is a contender in this year’s chart battle, with the winner due to be announced on Christmas Day.
Gemma is going head to head with Mariah’s festive classic All I Want For Christmas Is You, which went to No1 for the first time last week.
Gemma said: “Mariah needs to drop back so I can take my crowning glory at No1.If anyone’s going to out-diva Mariah, it’s me.” Gemma and Darren have recorded a “feminist” version of the hit, swapping the parts’ genders, so it’s Darren who asks: “What’s in this drink?”
Gemma, 39, aware of the controversy surrounding the lyric, says: “This song was just done purely in good faith.
“I thought, let’s mix it up a bit. I’ll do the man bit, and you do the woman bit.”
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Gemma said of collaborating with her pal and former CBB housemate Darren: “I know he was a love rat back in the day, but he has got an incredible voice.”
Gemma – who shouts “I’m claustrophobic, Boris!” at the end of her track, for “a bit of fun” – has funded the song herself to ensure that all its profits go to the charity Rethink Mental Illness.
Coral, who have dished out odds for all the festive contenders, have the track at 25/1 to reach the festive top spot.
But Mariah, 50, is still ahead at 6/1.
Image: DAILY EXPRESS) DAILY EXPRESS)
Justin Bieber 2/1
Five years after Justin Bieber helped the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir get to Christmas No 1, the singer has teamed up with the choir to release a cover of his hit Holy.
The previous race was neck and neck until Justin urged fans to “do the right thing” and buy the NHS single A Bridge Over You instead of his hit, Love Yourself.
With profits going to NHS Charities together, they’re deemed to have a strong chance at 2/1.
James Haskell 20/1
James Haskell wants rugby union to show football who’s boss – by beating “crooner” Chris Kamara with his Rig Aid single.
“He’s the Michael Bublé of football”, laughs the former England international. Sky TV footie pundit Chris, 62, has a festive album out and new single, Happy New Year, while James and his pals – including actor Jeremy Irvine, 30, and ex-cricketer Darren Gough, 50, – are releasing It’s Christmas Time (It’s Time to Lash) today.
James, 35, says: “It might be quite nice if rugby wins something over football, for once.”
All proceeds from Rig Aid go to Restart Rugby.
Image: PUBLICIYT PICTURE / FREE TO USE) PUBLICIYT PICTURE / FREE TO USE)
Rick Astley 50/1
Rick Astley went all out for his video for Love This Christmas – and celebrated it by sending out promotional samples of his own Christmas-themed IPA beer.
Gotta love Rick.
LadBaby 4/5
Last year, he recorded his second consecutive sausage roll-themed Xmas No1 at Abbey Road.
This year, LadBaby rented a shed on wheels.
“The world’s fastest,” he boasts, adding that it was “light, nimble and surprisingly comfy” to ride. The shed was also convenient for social distancing.
The vlogger, real name Mark Hoyle, has set out to equal the Spice Girls’ record of three consecutive festive chart toppers with another pastry-based offering, Don’t Stop Me Eating – to the tune of Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing – and it will once again raise funds for The Trussell Trust which supports food banks.
Liam Gallagher 20/1
It’s likely Liam Gallagher will take an early lead, as there has been huge demand for the limited edition vinyls of his single All You’re Dreaming Of.
If momentum continues, and with proceeds going to Action For Children, he could be in with a real shot.
Shakin Stevens 20/1
Wills and Kate personally requested Shakin’ Stevens to perform as they set off on their royal tour from London.
The trio then enjoyed a long chat – at a safe distance, of course. Shakey’s anthology is doing well in the album charts and, thanks to his regal fans, the odds on his hit single Merry Christmas Everyone are now at 20/1.
Image: © Ian Boichat Origin Studios) © Ian Boichat Origin Studios)
Robbie Williams 20/1
There will be a friendly rivalry between Robbie Williams, 46, and his pal Darren Day, 52, as Robbie’s Can’t Stop Christmas, which he is releasing as part of a reissue of last year's Christmas album, is also a contender.
Robbie has enlisted Slade’s Noddy Holder, 74, to join him on a podcast, and has attempted to cast him in a TV show he is working on, too.
“I’m imbued with the spirit of Christmas,” explains Rob.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-17--Liam Payne helped buy Cheryl's £3.7m mansion where she lives with their son Bear

Liam Payne has reportedly helped to buy the £3.7 million mansion that his ex Cheryl lives in with their three-year-old son Bear .
The 27-year-old former One Direction star is listed on the deeds for the property in Buckinghamshire as one of the two lenders who helped buy the house .
Cheryl , 37 , moved into the property in March 2019 and Mail Online have reported that Liam , listed as Liam James Payne , was a lender for the property along with the bank Accord Mortgages Ltd , a subsidiary of Yorkshire Building Building Society .
Cheryl is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under her full name Cheryl Ann Tweedy .
She had previously been living in Liam 's £5.1 million , six-bedroom house in Woking , where she had stayed after they split in June 2018 after two years together .
Cheryl moved in with her mother Joan when they took on the new home , which boasts four bedrooms with en suites on the first floor and then a further three more on the second floor .
There is also a gym , a study , morning room and family room .
Liam , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maya Henry , has since put his Surrey property up for rent at £8,000 per week .
Cheryl has kept Bear out of the spotlight for the most part and rarely gives an insight into her home life but this changed on Tuesday , when she shared an adorable voice recording of her son sharing festive greetings .
In the audio , which Cheryl shared on social media , Bear is heard saying : `` Merry Christmas you filthy animals and a happy new year . ''
The proud mum captioned the post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ x '' .
Cheryl also showed how she had decorated her home for Christmas , with rose gold , silver and bronze as the theme for this year .
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CHERYL RETURNS TO INSTAGRAM TO SHOW OFF HER BAUBLES
CHERYL RETURNS TO INSTAGRAM TO SHOW OFF HER BAUBLES
Liam Payne has reportedly forked out millions to ensure that his ex Cheryl and his son Bear can live in luxury in Buckinghamshire with Cheryl's mother Joan living with them too
Liam Payne helped buy Cheryl's £3.7m mansion where she lives with their son Bear
Liam Payne has reportedly helped to buy the £3.7 million mansion that his ex Cheryl lives in with their three-year-old son Bear.
The 27-year-old former One Direction star is listed on the deeds for the property in Buckinghamshire as one of the two lenders who helped buy the house.
Cheryl, 37, moved into the property in March 2019 and Mail Online have reported that Liam, listed as Liam James Payne, was a lender for the property along with the bank Accord Mortgages Ltd, a subsidiary of Yorkshire Building Building Society.
Cheryl is then listed as the registered owner, under her full name Cheryl Ann Tweedy.
She had previously been living in Liam's £5.1 million, six-bedroom house in Woking, where she had stayed after they split in June 2018 after two years together.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Cheryl moved in with her mother Joan when they took on the new home, which boasts four bedrooms with en suites on the first floor and then a further three more on the second floor.
There is also a gym, a study, morning room and family room.
Liam, who is now engaged to 20-year-old model Maya Henry, has since put his Surrey property up for rent at £8,000 per week.
Cheryl has kept Bear out of the spotlight for the most part and rarely gives an insight into her home life but this changed on Tuesday, when she shared an adorable voice recording of her son sharing festive greetings.
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
In the audio, which Cheryl shared on social media, Bear is heard saying: "Merry Christmas you filthy animals and a happy new year."
The proud mum captioned the post: "Love Cheryl and Bear, x".
Cheryl also showed how she had decorated her home for Christmas, with rose gold, silver and bronze as the theme for this year.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-17--Wife dies just five weeks after coronavirus death of husband in same hospital

A heartbroken wife died just five weeks after her husband of 57 years died of coronavirus .
Barrie and Margaret Hibbert , both 77 , 'could n't live without each other ' , their youngest son Mark said .
Barrie , who suffered from COPD , died in Fairfield Hospital in Bury on October 25 after testing positive for coronavirus .
Margaret , who suffered from ill health after a fall in June , died in the same hospital on December 2 .
She had been diagnosed with lymphona of the brain .
Mark , 55 , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the ambulance she looked at a picture of my dad and said ' I 'm on my way ' .
`` They were always together .
They never did anything apart and I think they just could n't live without each other .
`` I think when my dad died my mum just wanted to be with him .
And she got her wish . ''
The inseparable couple met while working together at the Cock Hotel in Hazel Grove in Stockport , where Barrie was a waiter and Margaret was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working together for much of their lives .
After moving to Littleborough in Rochdale 43 years ago they both worked at a warehouse in the town , where Barrie was a supervisor and Margaret was an operative .
Weekends were spent together at their regular table in their local pub .
The couple went on to have two sons , five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren .
After retiring , they bought a holiday home near Benidorm close to their eldest son Gary and his family .
Their funerals took place at Rochdale crematorium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ands friends due to social distancing restrictions .
Mark added : `` It 's been a tough time .
The last few weeks have been a struggle .
`` All the family have rallied round .
It feels like we 've lost everything in the space of five weeks .
`` They loved each other and they gave me and Gary a wonderful upbringing .
We 'll miss them . ''

Barrie and Margaret Hibbert, both 77, had been married for 57 years when Barrie died of coronavirus - Margaret died five weeks later
Wife dies just five weeks after coronavirus death of husband in same hospital
A heartbroken wife died just five weeks after her husband of 57 years died of coronavirus.
Barrie and Margaret Hibbert, both 77, 'couldn't live without each other', their youngest son Mark said.
Barrie, who suffered from COPD, died in Fairfield Hospital in Bury on October 25 after testing positive for coronavirus.
Margaret, who suffered from ill health after a fall in June, died in the same hospital on December 2.
She had been diagnosed with lymphona of the brain.
Mark, 55, said: "As mum was being taken to hospital in the ambulance she looked at a picture of my dad and said 'I'm on my way'.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
"They were always together. They never did anything apart and I think they just couldn't live without each other.
"I think when my dad died my mum just wanted to be with him. And she got her wish."
The inseparable couple met while working together at the Cock Hotel in Hazel Grove in Stockport, where Barrie was a waiter and Margaret was a barmaid.
And they would carry on working together for much of their lives.
After moving to Littleborough in Rochdale 43 years ago they both worked at a warehouse in the town, where Barrie was a supervisor and Margaret was an operative.
Weekends were spent together at their regular table in their local pub.
The couple went on to have two sons, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
After retiring, they bought a holiday home near Benidorm close to their eldest son Gary and his family.
Their funerals took place at Rochdale crematorium, both attended by around 20 family ands friends due to social distancing restrictions.
Mark added: "It's been a tough time. The last few weeks have been a struggle.
"All the family have rallied round. It feels like we've lost everything in the space of five weeks.
"They loved each other and they gave me and Gary a wonderful upbringing. We'll miss them."


thedailymirror--2020-12-17--Parents warned about Christmas toy shortage with Lego and Star Wars at risk

Parents are being warned of tears on Christmas Day as a toy shortage has left shelves bare of must-haves from Lego and Star Wars Baby Yoda to games consoles and dolls .
Industry bosses have called on the Government to help save Santa ’ s big drop-off day and ease port congestion which has made the problem worse .
Independent toy store owners have been the hardest hit as their supplies are stuck on ships with no sign of delivery until the New Year .
Leeds-based toy firm Boxer Gifts , which relies on China for its stock estimates a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of delays .
Managing director Thomas O ’ Brien revealed one of his containers is still in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge with no chance of getting to the UK in time for Christmas .
He said : “ Various games and stocking-filler toys such as Grow-a-Sloth are hugely popular , but we ’ ve had stock outages for months because shipments are delayed and that ’ s costing us sales .
More importantly it ’ s reducing availability for consumers to find fun gifts .
There ’ s less about.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Sheffield revealed she has lost £20,000 because of the port delays with her order of popular cotton Dinkum Dolls not expected until January .
She said part of one order has turned up and added : “ Demand has been really high but stock levels are low.
” Gary Grant founder and chairman of high street favourite The Entertainer said Baby Yoda toys were like goldust with Barbie , Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig products flying off shelves .
He added puzzles , games and arts and craft toys were already in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during lockdown and the container crisis at UK ports means many retailers will not get their orders until after Christmas .
Mr Grant said : “ The toys are out there but in all the wrong places caused initially by a shortage of shipping containers and then a log jam at the ports .
“ The huge delay in unloading the containers has meant the ships have sailed on because they can ’ t wait any longer so toys destined for the UK have ended up in ports on the Continent .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem as well as a retailer problem as the toys people want to buy as gifts may not now be in stores .
“ There are toys on shelves - but perhaps not the right ones.
” Recently launched consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X , Apple Airpods and Star Wars Lego sets are amongst “ I want ” items that are scarce .
The British Toy and Hobby Association ( BTHA ) is now calling on the Government to step in and help as crippling congestion at the ports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ list toys and substitute items in stockings .
Backlogs at Felixstowe , Southampton and Dover have hammered the toy market which was already under strain because of the Christmas rush .
A BTHA spokesperson said : “ We would urge the government to help at this crucial time for business , to save the festive season and alleviate blockages now ahead of the UK ’ s departure from the EU , And industry bodies the British Retail Consortium ( BRC ) and the Food and Drink Federation ( FDF ) have written to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disruption at UK ports and rising shipping rates .
BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said : “ The lead up to Christmas is the most important time of year for retailers , ordinarily accounting for up to a fifth of the entire year ’ s sales and generating a large part of annual revenues .
“ After a tremendously challenging 2020 , many firms ’ cashflows are under severe pressure , and so businesses are in no position to absorb these additional shipping costs .
“ As a result , consumers will pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be delayed , and retailers might be left with no option but to increase product prices .
“ These issues must be addressed urgently .
An inquiry would provide the scrutiny needed to help get our ports flowing freely again.
” FDF chief operating officer Tim Rycroft added : “ Food and drink manufacturers are extremely concerned about the delays we are witnessing at the ports .
“ Our members are incurring costs totalling tens of thousands of pounds , and in some cases hundreds of thousands.
” A spokesperson for the Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a problem unique to the UK , with ports around the globe experiencing similar container capacity issues .
The government is working closely with the freight industry to work through the challenges some of our ports are facing .
“ Ports are employing more staff , as well as working with hauliers to improve container collection and with shipping lines to maximise efficient utilisation of port capacity .
We will do everything we can to resolve the situation as quickly as possible .
”

Industry bosses have called on the Government to help save Santa’s looming big drop-off day and help ease port congestion
Parents warned about Christmas toy shortage with Lego and Star Wars at risk
Parents are being warned of tears on Christmas Day as a toy shortage has left shelves bare of must-haves from Lego and Star Wars Baby Yoda to games consoles and dolls.
Industry bosses have called on the Government to help save Santa’s big drop-off day and ease port congestion which has made the problem worse.
Independent toy store owners have been the hardest hit as their supplies are stuck on ships with no sign of delivery until the New Year.
Leeds-based toy firm Boxer Gifts, which relies on China for its stock estimates a £1 million loss in sales this year because of delays.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Managing director Thomas O’Brien revealed one of his containers is still in the Belgian port of Zeebrugge with no chance of getting to the UK in time for Christmas.
He said: “Various games and stocking-filler toys such as Grow-a-Sloth are hugely popular, but we’ve had stock outages for months because shipments are delayed and that’s costing us sales. More importantly it’s reducing availability for consumers to find fun gifts. There’s less about.”
And Hellen Stirling-Baker who owns Small Stuff in Sheffield revealed she has lost £20,000 because of the port delays with her order of popular cotton Dinkum Dolls not expected until January.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
She said part of one order has turned up and added: “Demand has been really high but stock levels are low.”
Gary Grant founder and chairman of high street favourite The Entertainer said Baby Yoda toys were like goldust with Barbie, Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig products flying off shelves.
He added puzzles, games and arts and craft toys were already in short supply because of a massive demand during lockdown and the container crisis at UK ports means many retailers will not get their orders until after Christmas.
Mr Grant said: “The toys are out there but in all the wrong places caused initially by a shortage of shipping containers and then a log jam at the ports.
“The huge delay in unloading the containers has meant the ships have sailed on because they can’t wait any longer so toys destined for the UK have ended up in ports on the Continent.
Image: PA) PA)
“And that has made it a consumer problem as well as a retailer problem as the toys people want to buy as gifts may not now be in stores.
“There are toys on shelves - but perhaps not the right ones.”
Recently launched consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X, Apple Airpods and Star Wars Lego sets are amongst “I want” items that are scarce.
The British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) is now calling on the Government to step in and help as crippling congestion at the ports is likely to leave kids without wish list toys and substitute items in stockings.
Backlogs at Felixstowe, Southampton and Dover have hammered the toy market which was already under strain because of the Christmas rush.
A BTHA spokesperson said: “We would urge the government to help at this crucial time for business, to save the festive season and alleviate blockages now ahead of the UK’s departure from the EU,
And industry bodies the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have written to MPs demanding an urgent inquiry into the disruption at UK ports and rising shipping rates.
BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson said: “The lead up to Christmas is the most important time of year for retailers, ordinarily accounting for up to a fifth of the entire year’s sales and generating a large part of annual revenues.
“After a tremendously challenging 2020, many firms’ cashflows are under severe pressure, and so businesses are in no position to absorb these additional shipping costs.
“As a result, consumers will pay the final price. Christmas orders could be delayed, and retailers might be left with no option but to increase product prices.
“These issues must be addressed urgently. An inquiry would provide the scrutiny needed to help get our ports flowing freely again.”
FDF chief operating officer Tim Rycroft added: “Food and drink manufacturers are extremely concerned about the delays we are witnessing at the ports.
“Our members are incurring costs totalling tens of thousands of pounds, and in some cases hundreds of thousands.”
A spokesperson for the Department for Transport said: “This is not a problem unique to the UK, with ports around the globe experiencing similar container capacity issues. The government is working closely with the freight industry to work through the challenges some of our ports are facing.
“Ports are employing more staff, as well as working with hauliers to improve container collection and with shipping lines to maximise efficient utilisation of port capacity. We will do everything we can to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-17--Laura Whitmore makes first Celeb Juice appearance since baby news and 'wedding'

Celebrity Juice panellist Laura Whitmore appeared on the show for the first time since her pregnancy reveal on Thursday , with it filmed days before the sweet announcement .
Laura and partner Iain Stirling announced they are expecting their first child together on Wednesday , amid reports of a secret wedding .
She opened up on filming the ITV2 series while pregnant , having kept the news private until the announcement this week .
New pictures have unveiled Laura 's blossoming baby bump , with the telly favourite due early next year .
Love Island host Laura disguised her bump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the festive special of the comedy panel show hosted by Keith Lemon .
It was pre-recorded and filmed before Laura and Iain took to social media to share their baby joy .
This is perhaps why it was n't mentioned on the show , while her co-stars including Emily Atack may have known during filming .
Filming for Celebrity Juice during her pregnancy , Laura confessed she had been sober the entire time as a result .
The Love Island presenter announced their happy news on Instagram on Wednesday , joking that `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beer belly is out of control '' .
She commented : `` It 's been hard to keep such happy news quiet .
Especially the times when I ’ ve had to run out of live radio to get sick in a bin or my penchant for a bowl of mashed potato in the morning .
`` I was n't hungover like everyone thought .
In fact I was completely sober filming the entire series of Celeb Juice , which is quite the accolade ! ''
Laura finished her announcement by saying she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love '' for her fans .
Their news came just a day after reports claimed the couple had married in a secret wedding last month .
The couple have been together since 2017 after meeting the year before , and got engaged in April .

Love Island host Laura Whitmore confirmed she is pregnant this week, amid reports she secretly married her partner Iain Stirling
Celebrity Juice panellist Laura Whitmore appeared on the show for the first time since her pregnancy reveal on Thursday, with it filmed days before the sweet announcement.
Laura and partner Iain Stirling announced they are expecting their first child together on Wednesday, amid reports of a secret wedding.
She opened up on filming the ITV2 series while pregnant, having kept the news private until the announcement this week.
New pictures have unveiled Laura's blossoming baby bump, with the telly favourite due early next year.
Love Island host Laura disguised her bump in a Christmas elf outfit, for the festive special of the comedy panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It was pre-recorded and filmed before Laura and Iain took to social media to share their baby joy.
This is perhaps why it wasn't mentioned on the show, while her co-stars including Emily Atack may have known during filming.
Filming for Celebrity Juice during her pregnancy, Laura confessed she had been sober the entire time as a result.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
The Love Island presenter announced their happy news on Instagram on Wednesday, joking that "it's starting to look like my beer belly is out of control".
She commented: "It's been hard to keep such happy news quiet. Especially the times when I’ve had to run out of live radio to get sick in a bin or my penchant for a bowl of mashed potato in the morning.
"I wasn't hungover like everyone thought. In fact I was completely sober filming the entire series of Celeb Juice, which is quite the accolade!"
Laura finished her announcement by saying she hoped her happy news "spread some love" for her fans.
Their news came just a day after reports claimed the couple had married in a secret wedding last month.
The couple have been together since 2017 after meeting the year before, and got engaged in April.


thedailymirror--2020-12-17--Tom Cruise 'secretly dating' Mission: Impossible co-star Hayley Atwell

The rumoured couple were spotted holding hands at a recent London screening and are thought to be about to go public with their relationship , it 's claimed .
The actor , 58 , and Hayley , who is 20 years his junior at 38 , are said to have grown close on set working together on the new film .
It comes as they have been spotted shooting scenes for the seventh Mission Impossible movie together in Rome and the UK .
`` Tom and Hayley hit it off from day one , '' a source told The Sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficulties that came with it , brought them even closer and they 've become fairly inseparable .
`` They 've been meeting up after hours , and she 's been to his London pad .
They get on brilliantly , and both seem very happy . ''
The Mirror has contacted reps for Tom and Hayley for comment .
Tom was previously married to Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes .
In 2013 , Tom was linked to Orange is the New Black star Laura Prepon .
Last year he was said to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elizabeth Moss .
Meanwhile , Hayley 's two year relationship with model Evan Jones ended in 2015 .
It comes after Tom was recorded in an expletive heavy rant at members of the Mission Impossible crew .
Five crew members are said to have walked after Tom furiously ranted at them for apparently breaking coronavirus rules .

Mission Impossible stars Tom Cruise and Hayley Atwell were reportedly spotted holding hands at a recent London screening
Tom Cruise is reportedly dating his Mission Impossible co-star Hayley Atwell.
The rumoured couple were spotted holding hands at a recent London screening and are thought to be about to go public with their relationship, it's claimed.
The actor, 58, and Hayley, who is 20 years his junior at 38, are said to have grown close on set working together on the new film.
It comes as they have been spotted shooting scenes for the seventh Mission Impossible movie together in Rome and the UK.
"Tom and Hayley hit it off from day one," a source told The Sun.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images) Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
"Lockdown, and all the difficulties that came with it, brought them even closer and they've become fairly inseparable.
"They've been meeting up after hours, and she's been to his London pad. They get on brilliantly, and both seem very happy."
The Mirror has contacted reps for Tom and Hayley for comment.
Image: Cristiano Minichiello/AGF/REX/Shutterstock) Cristiano Minichiello/AGF/REX/Shutterstock)
Tom was previously married to Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes.
In 2013, Tom was linked to Orange is the New Black star Laura Prepon.
Last year he was said to have gotten close to Handmaid's Tale star Elizabeth Moss.
Image: Cristiano Minichiello/AGF/REX/Shutterstock) Cristiano Minichiello/AGF/REX/Shutterstock)
Meanwhile, Hayley's two year relationship with model Evan Jones ended in 2015.
It comes after Tom was recorded in an expletive heavy rant at members of the Mission Impossible crew.
Five crew members are said to have walked after Tom furiously ranted at them for apparently breaking coronavirus rules.


thedailymirror--2020-12-17--Paul Scholes names only change he would make to ideal Man Utd formation

Paul Scholes believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has found the perfect formation for his Man Utd team after watching them beat Sheffield Utd on Thursday .
United came from a goal behind to go 3-1 ahead against the Blades , before surviving a late scare to secure all three points .
A brace from Marcus Rashford either side of Anthony Martial 's strike cancelled out two David McGoldrick goals at each end of the match , and leaves United just two points off second place Tottenham in the table .
Discussing United 's performance after the match , Scholes was enthusiastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and detailed just one change he would make to their regular line-up .
`` I think he [ Solskjaer ] ’ s changed formation a lot of times , changed personnel a lot , '' Scholes told Amazon Prime Video .
`` Before the game we spoke about the five games they had last season where they didn ’ t change the team .
`` It was virtually this team tonight apart from the left-back and the goalkeeper .
It was a 4-2-3-1 .
It really suited them .
I was excited for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not quite worked out the start of this season as I expected , but now , I think he ’ s found the right way of playing , with them two in midfield .
`` I think that ’ s the only position I ’ d think about changing every now and again is the [ Nemanja ] Matic one .
`` He ’ s got Fred and [ Scott ] McTominay , he can do that . ''
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have missed out on Jadon Sancho in the summer , but he still made some big moves in the transfer market with Donny van de Beek , Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani all arriving .
But their start to the season has been a mixed bag , with a home defeat to Crystal Palace and a 6-1 thrashing by Spurs at one end of the scale , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Paris at the other .
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United got off to the worst possible start when Dean Henderson 's error gifted McGoldrick his opener after being charged down by Oliver Burke .
Rashford soon pulled them back level though , controlling a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half-volley past Aaron Ramsdale .
The Red Devils ' second goal was similar , as Pogba 's ball in behind this time found Martial , who poked home the rebound after Ramsdale saved his initial effort .
Pogba really found his groove in the second half , and showed sublime skill to set United away for their third , which Rashford duly dispatched .
That proved to be the winner , despite McGoldrick scoring another late on , and Scholes feels it was a display which United should now look to build on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonight in that position and I think its a formation that really suits the team , with [ Bruno ] Fernandes in that No.10 role feeding Martial , Rashford , [ Mason ] Greenwood , '' he added .
What is United 's best formation and line-up ?
Have your say below .
`` How exciting is that ?
Three of the quickest , best finishers around Europe when they get chances .
`` I think the biggest problem is getting possession of the ball with them two , getting control of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Them two need to have control of the game if Fernandes is going to be involved in the game .
`` Once them two get control , United are often flying and it helps the centre-backs too . ''

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer selected an attacking line-up for United's trip to Bramall Lane and emerged with all three points after a promising performance from his side
Paul Scholes names only player he would change in ideal Man Utd formation
Paul Scholes believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has found the perfect formation for his Man Utd team after watching them beat Sheffield Utd on Thursday.
United came from a goal behind to go 3-1 ahead against the Blades, before surviving a late scare to secure all three points.
A brace from Marcus Rashford either side of Anthony Martial's strike cancelled out two David McGoldrick goals at each end of the match, and leaves United just two points off second place Tottenham in the table.
Discussing United's performance after the match, Scholes was enthusiastic about United's chances going forward, and detailed just one change he would make to their regular line-up.
"I think he [Solskjaer]’s changed formation a lot of times, changed personnel a lot," Scholes told Amazon Prime Video. "Before the game we spoke about the five games they had last season where they didn’t change the team.
Image: PA Images Contributor/Press Association Images) PA Images Contributor/Press Association Images)
"It was virtually this team tonight apart from the left-back and the goalkeeper. It was a 4-2-3-1. It really suited them. I was excited for this season.
"It’s not quite worked out the start of this season as I expected, but now, I think he’s found the right way of playing, with them two in midfield.
"I think that’s the only position I’d think about changing every now and again is the [Nemanja] Matic one.
"He’s got Fred and [Scott] McTominay, he can do that."
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United got off to the worst possible start when Dean Henderson's error gifted McGoldrick his opener after being charged down by Oliver Burke.
Rashford soon pulled them back level though, controlling a long pass from Victor Lindelof before smashing a half-volley past Aaron Ramsdale.
The Red Devils' second goal was similar, as Pogba's ball in behind this time found Martial, who poked home the rebound after Ramsdale saved his initial effort.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
Pogba really found his groove in the second half, and showed sublime skill to set United away for their third, which Rashford duly dispatched.
That proved to be the winner, despite McGoldrick scoring another late on, and Scholes feels it was a display which United should now look to build on.
"I thought Pogba was excellent tonight in that position and I think its a formation that really suits the team, with [Bruno] Fernandes in that No.10 role feeding Martial, Rashford, [Mason] Greenwood," he added.
What is United's best formation and line-up? Have your say below.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"How exciting is that? Three of the quickest, best finishers around Europe when they get chances.
"I think the biggest problem is getting possession of the ball with them two, getting control of the game with Pogba and Matic.
"Them two need to have control of the game if Fernandes is going to be involved in the game.
"Once them two get control, United are often flying and it helps the centre-backs too."


thedailymirror--2020-12-18--James Jordan tips Maisie Smith to win Strictly after her quickstep blew him away

James Jordan has tipped Maisie Smith to lift the Glitterball trophy this year .
The former Strictly Come Dancing pro , 42 , says the 19-year-old EastEnders star 's quickstep routine was `` exceptional '' as he deemed it his `` standout performance of the year '' .
James - who quit Strictly in 2013 after six years on the hit BBC show - believes Maisie is a better dancer than HRVY , who is also in his top two .
Speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes , James said : `` My standout performance of the year was the quickstep by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Gorka Marquez created a brilliant routine .
I would actually go as far as to say it 's the best quickstep I 've ever seen on Strictly .
It was phenomenal . ''
James admitted that the routine was nothing short of a difficult one , and admitted there were a lot of tough steps Maisie had to learn .
`` I ca n't even begin to tell you how difficult the routine was , '' he added .
`` It 's a really fast and intricate dance and it was jam-packed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely smashed it .
For me it was epic . ''
And although he admitted his top two includes Maisie and HRVY - who are both the youngest contestants on this year 's series -James strongly believes that Maisie is a stronger dancer than HRVY is .
Despite that , HRVY 's pro partner Janette Manara has never lifted the trophy , so James admitted it would be nice to see her win .
`` I 'm torn between Maisie and HRVY , '' he said .
`` I know Janette Manara personally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's made it to the final .
She 's such a lovely girl and I would love to see her win . ''
He added : `` I 'm not taking anything away from HRVY because he 's been brilliant .
Is he as good as Maisie ?
No .
But I 'd love to see Janette win it from a professional point of view .
I think it 's between those two .
`` Whichever one is best on the night , I would like to see win ; I think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Come Dancing final kicks off at 6pm on Saturday on BBC One Do you have a story to sell ?
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MAISIE AND GORKA JIVE TO LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
MAISIE AND GORKA JIVE TO LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
The former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 42, says the 19-year-old's quickstep routine was "exceptional" as he deemed it his "standout performance of the year"
Strictly's James Jordan tips Maisie Smith to win after her quickstep blew him away
James Jordan has tipped Maisie Smith to lift the Glitterball trophy this year.
The former Strictly Come Dancing pro, 42, says the 19-year-old EastEnders star's quickstep routine was "exceptional" as he deemed it his "standout performance of the year".
James - who quit Strictly in 2013 after six years on the hit BBC show - believes Maisie is a better dancer than HRVY, who is also in his top two.
Speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes, James said: "My standout performance of the year was the quickstep by Maisie Smith. It was exceptional.
"Gorka Marquez created a brilliant routine. I would actually go as far as to say it's the best quickstep I've ever seen on Strictly. It was phenomenal."
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
James admitted that the routine was nothing short of a difficult one, and admitted there were a lot of tough steps Maisie had to learn.
"I can't even begin to tell you how difficult the routine was," he added.
"It's a really fast and intricate dance and it was jam-packed full of difficult steps and they just absolutely smashed it. For me it was epic."
Image: PA) PA)
And although he admitted his top two includes Maisie and HRVY - who are both the youngest contestants on this year's series -James strongly believes that Maisie is a stronger dancer than HRVY is.
Despite that, HRVY's pro partner Janette Manara has never lifted the trophy, so James admitted it would be nice to see her win.
"I'm torn between Maisie and HRVY," he said. "I know Janette Manara personally and it's the first time she's made it to the final. She's such a lovely girl and I would love to see her win."
Image: PA) PA)
He added: "I'm not taking anything away from HRVY because he's been brilliant. Is he as good as Maisie? No. But I'd love to see Janette win it from a professional point of view. I think it's between those two.
"Whichever one is best on the night, I would like to see win; I think it's that close."
*The Strictly Come Dancing final kicks off at 6pm on Saturday on BBC One
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