thedailymirror--2020-12-19--All Tier 4 rules in full - including Christmas, exercise, shops and seeing pals

Christmas is cancelled for an estimated 17.7million people after Boris Johnson plunged London and the South East into a new Tier 4 .
Under the tougher restrictions Christmas bubbles have been cancelled for anyone under the Tier 4 rules .
Non-essential businesses that were able to stay open under the Tier 3 rules must now close .
Place of worship are also allowed to stay open providing they adhere to strict coronavirus rules including social distancing and capping the number of worshippers .
But weddings in Tier 4 are banned except if there are 'exceptional circumstances ' such as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson announced the news on Saturday afternoon giving just a few hours notice until the rules kick in at midnight .
The tougher rules covers everyone in London , Kent , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Surrey ( excluding Waverley ) , Gosport , Havant , Portsmouth , Rother and Hastings , Bedford , Central Bedfordshire , Milton Keynes , Luton , Peterborough , Hertfordshire and Essex ( excluding Colchester , Uttlesford and Tendring ) .
There are the new rules for Tier 4 .
You must stay at home The only exception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ reasonable excuse ’ .
A reasonable excuse includes work and volunteering , .
essential activities , fulfilling legal obligations , education and childcare , meeting others and care , exercise and recreation , medical reasons , harm and compassionate visits and communal worship and life events such as a funeral .
You can leave home to attend a place of worship for communal worship , a funeral or a related event for someone who has died , or to visit a burial ground or a remembrance garden , or to attend a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and weddings are all subject to limits on the numbers that can attend ( see below ) .
You must not meet with another person socially or undertake any activities with another person .
But you can exercise or meet in a public outdoor place with people you live with , your support bubble ( or as part of a childcare bubble ) , or with one other person .
You should minimise time spent outside your home and if you are around someone not from your household ( or support bubble ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must not meet socially indoors with family or friends unless they are part of your household or support bubble .
You can exercise or visit a public outdoor place by yourself with the people you live with , with your support bubble , or , when on your own , with 1 person from another household .
Children under 5 , and up to two carers for a person with a disability who needs continuous care are not counted towards the outdoors gatherings limit .
Public outdoor places include parks , beaches , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , public gardens ( whether or not you pay to enter them ) , allotments , the grounds of a heritage site , outdoor sports courts and facilities and playgrounds .
You can not meet people in a private garden , unless you live with them or have formed a support bubble with them .
You can form a support bubble with another household if you are the only adult in your household ( any other members of the household having been under 18 on 12 June 2020 ) , or are an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adults .
If you live with someone with a disability who requires continuous care and there is no other adult living in the household .
If the only person you live with is a child under one or if the child has a disability and is under five .
When you can meet in larger groups There are still circumstances in which you are allowed to meet others from outside your household or support bubble in larger groups , but this should not be for socialising and only for permitted purposes .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or charitable services .
in a childcare bubble , education or training , for parenting reasons , for birth partners , to provide emergency assistance , to see someone who is dying or to fulfil a legal obligation .
You can also meet for gatherings within criminal justice accommodation or immigration detention centres , to provide care or assistance to someone vulnerable , or to provide respite for a carer , for a wedding or equivalent ceremony in exceptional circumstances , for funerals , to visit someone at home who is dying or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move home .
Support groups that have to be delivered in person can continue with up to 15 participants where formally organised to provide mutual aid , therapy or any other form of support - but they must not take place in a private home .
Parent and child groups can continue where they provide support to parent and/or child , and children under 5 will not be counted within the 15 person limit - meaning parents and carers can attend such groups in larger numbers but they must not be held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes someone covered by an exception ( for example , someone who is working or volunteering ) , they are not generally counted as part of the gatherings limit .
This means , for example , a tradesperson can go into a household without breaching the limit , if they are there for work , and the officiant at a wedding would not count towards the limit .
If you need to travel you should stay local - meaning avoiding travelling outside of your village , town or the part of a city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reduce the number of journeys you make overall .
If you need to travel , walk or cycle where possible , and plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport .
Avoid car sharing with anyone from outside your household or your support bubble .
If you need to use public transport , you should social distance and wear a face mask at all times .
You should not travel into a Tier 4 area from another part of the UK , other than for reasons such as work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those in your support bubble - or your childcare bubble for childcare , to attend hospital , GP and other medical appointments or visits where you have had an accident or are concerned about your health You should continue to practise safe behaviours on public transport by planning ahead , checking for disruption before you leave , and avoiding the busiest routes , as well as busy times .
Avoid making unnecessary stops during your journey and sharing a car with people not in your household .
When you travel keep your distance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support bubble and wash or sanitise your hands regularly .
International travel to or from a tier 4 area If you are in Tier 4 , you should not be travelling abroad unless it is permitted .
If you live outside a tier 4 area you may still transit into or through a tier 4 area to travel abroad if you need to , but you should carefully consider whether you need to do so .
In addition , you should follow the public health advice in the country you ’ re visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overseas from a tier 4 area ( and are legally permitted to do so , for example , because it is for work ) , even if you are returning to a place you 've visited before , you should look at the rules in place at your destination and the Foreign , Commonwealth and Development Office ( FCDO ) travel advice .
You are not allowed to go away on holiday or stay overnight away from your main home in the UK or abroad unless permitted by law .
This includes staying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or staying with anyone you do not live with or are in a support bubble with .
You are allowed to stay overnight away from your home if you are unable to return to your main home , need accommodation while moving house , need accommodation to attend a funeral or related commemorative event , require accommodation for work purposes or to provide voluntary services .
It 's also allowed for a child requiring accommodation for school or care , someone who is homeless , seeking asylum or a vulnerable person seeking refuge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or parent , if the athlete is under 18 and it is necessary to be outside of the home for training or competition ) are also allowed .
Visits to care homes can take place with arrangements such as substantial screens , visiting pods , or behind windows .
Close-contact indoor visits supported by testing , which have recently been introduced in Tiers 1-3 , will not be allowed in Tier 4 .
The government will update their guidance shortly .
If you break the rules Anyone found by police meeting in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be given a fixed fine for £200 for a first offence .
The fine then doubles for subsequent offences up to a maximum of £6,400 .
If you have hosted or are involved in organising an illegal gathering with more than 30 people you could be fined £10,000 by police .
Tier 4 has been drawn up by the Government as an easily transmitted strain of Covid-19 tore through London and the South East .
It is claimed to be responsible for 60 % of new cases in the capital .
Professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the new variant was another `` terrible '' moment in the epidemic it was not the worst because there were now medical treatments and a vaccine being rolled out .
The new changes will affect 17.7 million .

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced this afternoon that from midnight all non-essential shops in London and parts of the South East must shut to tackle increasing coronavirus infections
All Tier 4 rules in full - including Christmas, exercise, shops and seeing pals
Christmas is cancelled for more than 20 million people as Matt Hancock plunges areas of the south and east of England into Tier 4 restrictions from Boxing Day.
Hancock's announcement on December 23 followed Boris Johnson's move earlier in December to place an estimated 17.7million people in London and the South East into the new Tier 4.
Under the tougher restrictions Christmas bubbles were cancelled for anyone under the Tier 4 rules, however those entering Tier 4 from Boxing Day will be will still be allowed to see friends and family on Christmas Day.
The latest coronavirus lockdown change will only take effect at 12.01am on Boxing Day.
That means on Christmas Day this Friday, those 6million people will still be in Tier 3.
What is your view? Have your say in the comments section
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Under Tier 4, non-essential businesses that were able to stay open under the Tier 3 rules must now close.
Schools, colleges, universities and childcare facilities will remain open.
Place of worship are also allowed to stay open providing they adhere to strict coronavirus rules including social distancing and capping the number of worshippers.
But weddings in Tier 4 are banned except if there are 'exceptional circumstances' such as one of both of the couple are terminally-ill.
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The tougher rules originally covered everyone in London, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Surrey (excluding Waverley), Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth, Rother and Hastings, Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Luton, Peterborough, Hertfordshire and Essex (excluding Colchester, Uttlesford and Tendring).
But from Boxing Day, the following areas will be in Tier 4.
Full list of counties and areas moving to Tier 4 from Boxing Day
All of Sussex
All of Oxfordshire
All of Suffolk
All of Norfolk
All of Cambridgeshire
The rest of Essex not already in Tier 4
Waverley in Surrey (rest of Surrey already in Tier 4)
Hampshire (including Portsmouth and Southampton but except the New Forest)
These are the new rules for Tier 4
You must stay at home
The only exception for leaving your home is for a ‘reasonable excuse’.
A reasonable excuse includes work and volunteering,. essential activities, fulfilling legal obligations, education and childcare, meeting others and care, exercise and recreation, medical reasons, harm and compassionate visits and communal worship and life events such as a funeral.
You can leave home to attend a place of worship for communal worship, a funeral or a related event for someone who has died, or to visit a burial ground or a remembrance garden, or to attend a wedding - but funerals, linked events and weddings are all subject to limits on the numbers that can attend (see below).
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Meeting others safely
You must not meet with another person socially or undertake any activities with another person.
But you can exercise or meet in a public outdoor place with people you live with, your support bubble (or as part of a childcare bubble), or with one other person.
You should minimise time spent outside your home and if you are around someone not from your household (or support bubble) you must practice social distancing.
You must not meet socially indoors with family or friends unless they are part of your household or support bubble.
Exercising
You can exercise or visit a public outdoor place by yourself with the people you live with, with your support bubble, or, when on your own, with 1 person from another household.
Children under 5, and up to two carers for a person with a disability who needs continuous care are not counted towards the outdoors gatherings limit.
Public outdoor places include parks, beaches, countryside accessible to the public, forests, public gardens (whether or not you pay to enter them), allotments, the grounds of a heritage site, outdoor sports courts and facilities and playgrounds.
You cannot meet people in a private garden, unless you live with them or have formed a support bubble with them.
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Support bubble
You can form a support bubble with another household if you are the only adult in your household (any other members of the household having been under 18 on 12 June 2020), or are an under 18 year old living without any adults.
If you live with someone with a disability who requires continuous care and there is no other adult living in the household.
If the only person you live with is a child under one or if the child has a disability and is under five.
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When you can meet in larger groups
There are still circumstances in which you are allowed to meet others from outside your household or support bubble in larger groups, but this should not be for socialising and only for permitted purposes.
They are for work, or providing voluntary or charitable services. in a childcare bubble, education or training , for parenting reasons, for birth partners, to provide emergency assistance, to see someone who is dying or to fulfil a legal obligation.
You can also meet for gatherings within criminal justice accommodation or immigration detention centres, to provide care or assistance to someone vulnerable, or to provide respite for a carer, for a wedding or equivalent ceremony in exceptional circumstances, for funerals, to visit someone at home who is dying or medical reasons, for elite sportspeople, to move home.
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Support groups
Support groups that have to be delivered in person can continue with up to 15 participants where formally organised to provide mutual aid, therapy or any other form of support - but they must not take place in a private home.
Parent and child groups can continue where they provide support to parent and/or child, and children under 5 will not be counted within the 15 person limit - meaning parents and carers can attend such groups in larger numbers but they must not be held in private dwellings.
Where a group includes someone covered by an exception (for example, someone who is working or volunteering), they are not generally counted as part of the gatherings limit.
This means, for example, a tradesperson can go into a household without breaching the limit, if they are there for work, and the officiant at a wedding would not count towards the limit.
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Travelling within a tier 4 area
If you need to travel you should stay local - meaning avoiding travelling outside of your village, town or the part of a city where you live - and look to reduce the number of journeys you make overall.
If you need to travel, walk or cycle where possible, and plan ahead and avoid busy times and routes on public transport.
Avoid car sharing with anyone from outside your household or your support bubble.
If you need to use public transport, you should social distance and wear a face mask at all times.
Travelling out of a tier 4 area
You should not travel into a Tier 4 area from another part of the UK, other than for reasons such as work, education, caring responsibilities, to visit those in your support bubble - or your childcare bubble for childcare, to attend hospital, GP and other medical appointments or visits where you have had an accident or are concerned about your health
You should continue to practise safe behaviours on public transport by planning ahead, checking for disruption before you leave, and avoiding the busiest routes, as well as busy times.
Avoid making unnecessary stops during your journey and sharing a car with people not in your household.
When you travel keep your distance from people not in your household or support bubble and wash or sanitise your hands regularly.
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International travel to or from a tier 4 area
If you are in Tier 4, you should not be travelling abroad unless it is permitted.
If you live outside a tier 4 area you may still transit into or through a tier 4 area to travel abroad if you need to, but you should carefully consider whether you need to do so. In addition, you should follow the public health advice in the country you’re visiting.
If you do need to travel overseas from a tier 4 area (and are legally permitted to do so, for example, because it is for work), even if you are returning to a place you've visited before, you should look at the rules in place at your destination and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) travel advice.
Staying away from home overnight
You are not allowed to go away on holiday or stay overnight away from your main home in the UK or abroad unless permitted by law.
This includes staying in a second home or caravan, or staying with anyone you do not live with or are in a support bubble with.
You are allowed to stay overnight away from your home if you are unable to return to your main home, need accommodation while moving house, need accommodation to attend a funeral or related commemorative event, require accommodation for work purposes or to provide voluntary services.
It's also allowed for a child requiring accommodation for school or care, someone who is homeless, seeking asylum or a vulnerable person seeking refuge.
Elite athlete or their support staff or parent, if the athlete is under 18 and it is necessary to be outside of the home for training or competition) are also allowed.
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Visiting relatives in care homes
Visits to care homes can take place with arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods, or behind windows.
Close-contact indoor visits supported by testing, which have recently been introduced in Tiers 1-3, will not be allowed in Tier 4.
The government will update their guidance shortly.
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If you break the rules
Anyone found by police meeting in a large group, including illegal gatherings, will be given a fixed fine for £200 for a first offence.
The fine then doubles for subsequent offences up to a maximum of £6,400.
If you have hosted or are involved in organising an illegal gathering with more than 30 people you could be fined £10,000 by police.
Tier 4 has been drawn up by the Government as an easily transmitted strain of Covid-19 tore through London and the South East.
It is claimed to be responsible for 60% of new cases in the capital.
Professor Chris Whitty said that while the spread of the new variant was another "terrible" moment in the epidemic it was not the worst because there were now medical treatments and a vaccine being rolled out.
The new changes will affect 17.7 million.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Graeme Souness slams Arsenal star for "jogging" before Everton's first goal

Graeme Souness has laid into Willian for his role in Everton 's first goal against Arsenal on Saturday night .
The Toffees went second thanks to a 2-1 win over the Gunners , whose own woes continue .
Mikel Arteta 's side have now lost seven of their last 10 games with pressure mounting on the Spaniard .
But he is not being helped by his players with Willian highlighted for his lack of work rate when tracking back .
Everton scored from a cross , which was put into his own net by Rob Holding .
But Alex Iwobi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ball into the box with Souness holding the Brazilian responsible .
`` I want to highlight Willian here .
You ’ re looking to stop it , '' he said .
`` It comes into Tom Davies , who ends up finding Alex Iwobi .
Sprint back please , sprint back !
You ’ ve got a job to do defensively , Willian !
`` Try and stop the cross , Willian , but he goes : Oh , I ’ ll just jog towards him ! '
'' Yerry Mina headed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Nicolas Pepe has equalised from the spot .
It means Arsenal have now conceded goals in their last five outings as sit just four points above the relegation zone .
The Gunners have also struggled at the other end to score goals , but Souness insists their defensive frailties can be fixed by simply working harder .
`` When you ’ re defending , every player should be defending with their lives , '' he added .
`` This tells you that Arsenal are in trouble defensively and will continue to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlights it again .
`` It ’ s so avoidable .
Top teams don ’ t concede goals like that . ''
Arsenal have endured their worst start to a season for almost half a century but Arteta maintains the players still have belief .

Mikel Arteta on his future after Arsenal beaten by Everton
Mikel Arteta on his future after Arsenal beaten by Everton
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Arsenal again fell to defeat at Everton on Saturday night but Willian has been criticised for his role as the Gunners conceded the first goal at Goodison Park
Graeme Souness slams Arsenal star for "jogging" before Everton's first goal
Graeme Souness has laid into Willian for his role in Everton's first goal against Arsenal on Saturday night.
The Toffees went second thanks to a 2-1 win over the Gunners, whose own woes continue.
Mikel Arteta's side have now lost seven of their last 10 games with pressure mounting on the Spaniard.
But he is not being helped by his players with Willian highlighted for his lack of work rate when tracking back.
Everton scored from a cross, which was put into his own net by Rob Holding.
But Alex Iwobi was allowed time and space to send a ball into the box with Souness holding the Brazilian responsible.
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"I want to highlight Willian here. You’re looking to stop it," he said.
"It comes into Tom Davies, who ends up finding Alex Iwobi. Sprint back please, sprint back! You’ve got a job to do defensively, Willian!
"Try and stop the cross, Willian, but he goes: Oh, I’ll just jog towards him!'"
Yerry Mina headed home Everton's winner in the first-half after Nicolas Pepe has equalised from the spot.
It means Arsenal have now conceded goals in their last five outings as sit just four points above the relegation zone.
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The Gunners have also struggled at the other end to score goals, but Souness insists their defensive frailties can be fixed by simply working harder.
"When you’re defending, every player should be defending with their lives," he added.
"This tells you that Arsenal are in trouble defensively and will continue to be in trouble defensively because the second goal highlights it again.
"It’s so avoidable. Top teams don’t concede goals like that."
Arsenal have endured their worst start to a season for almost half a century but Arteta maintains the players still have belief.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--UK coronavirus hospital deaths surge by 351 doubling in just one week

A further 351 people have died in UK hospitals from the coronavirus .
In England 266 more people died , 69 in Wales , three in Scotland and 13 in Northern Ireland .
Last Sunday 165 people were killed by Covid-19 in UK hospitals - less than half today 's total .
However , NHS Wales did not release figures last Sunday due to a `` planned maintenance '' of its information management system , a statement on its website said .
Yesterday the coronavirus claimed the lives of 432 more people in UK hospitals .
The grim death toll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a raft of new restrictions were introduced in England .
As of this morning million of people living in the South East are now in the new Tier 4 .
That means they are subject to stay at home orders and can not bubble up with people for Christmas .
The restrictions have been brought in due to rising infection rates and a new strain of the coronavirus , which is up to 70 % more transmissible than the original .
Health Minister Matt Hancock , asked whether people living under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so for some time , told Sky News : `` We 've got a long way to go to sort this .
`` Essentially we 've got to get that vaccine rolled out to keep people safe .
`` Given how much faster this new variant spreads , it 's going to be very difficult to keep it under control until we have the vaccine rolled out . ''
Boris Johnson 's move on Saturday sparked concern among business groups , with the Confederation of British Industry calling them a `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many businesses .
Speaking on the BBC , Hancock said a new national lockdown was `` not necessarily '' inevitable .
`` One of the reasons we brought in the strict travel movements in Tier 4 ... is to try to stop this new variant from spreading , '' he said .

Matt Hancock: The new variant is out of control
Matt Hancock: The new variant is out of control
Deaths in UK hospitals have risen on the day that new restrictions were brought in for many people living in the UK due to a new, quick moving strain of the coronavirus
UK coronavirus hospital deaths surge by 351 more than doubling in just one week
A further 351 people have died in UK hospitals from the coronavirus, more than doubling in a week.
In England 266 patients have passed away, 69 in Wales, three in Scotland and 13 in Northern Ireland.
Last Sunday 165 people lost their lives with Covid-19 in UK hospitals, less than half today's total.
However, NHS Wales did not release figures last Sunday due to a "planned maintenance" of its information management system, a statement on its website said.
Yesterday the coronavirus claimed the lives of 432 more people in UK hospitals.
England reported 339 deaths, Wales had 35, Scotland recorded 41 and Northern Ireland reported 17.
The grim death toll continues to tick up on the day that a raft of new restrictions were introduced in England.
As of this morning million of people living in the South East are now in the new Tier 4.
Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo) Andrew Teebay/Liverpool Echo)
That means they are subject to stay at home orders and cannot bubble up with people for Christmas.
The restrictions have been brought in due to rising infection rates and a new strain of the coronavirus, which is up to 70% more transmissible than the original.
Health Minister Matt Hancock, asked whether people living under the stringent new Tier 4 restrictions should expect to do so for some time, told Sky News: "We've got a long way to go to sort this.
"Essentially we've got to get that vaccine rolled out to keep people safe.
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"Given how much faster this new variant spreads, it's going to be very difficult to keep it under control until we have the vaccine rolled out."
Boris Johnson's move on Saturday sparked concern among business groups, with the Confederation of British Industry calling them a "real kick in the teeth" for many businesses.
Speaking on the BBC, Hancock said a new national lockdown was "not necessarily" inevitable.
"One of the reasons we brought in the strict travel movements in Tier 4 ... is to try to stop this new variant from spreading," he said.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--"Travelling from Tier 4 makes you appalling and NHS should refuse to treat you"

Many things in life fall into a grey area .
Not this .
If you travelled out of London or the South-East on Saturday , you are an appalling individual , and you make me ashamed to be British .
To be human , actually .
The train companies were obviously morally – but apparently somehow not legally ?
– negligent to sell so many tickets , but if you packed on to the trains , you are disgusting , selfish , ungrateful , gross .
I wish the NHS could somehow keep track of you , so its poor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any of you , or the families welcoming you at the other end of your journey .
Your behaviour is inexcusable .
Even under the old , now defunct rules , the five day Christmas started on December 23 .
Saturday was the 19th .
Days away .
Whatever you told yourself to make it seem OK was a lie .
You crammed yourself into what can only have been superspreader carriages , incubating a new strain of the virus that we had ( itals ) just ( itals ) been ( itals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent more transmittable , and transported Coronavirus all over the country .
And whether you drove , flew or even walked , the end result will still be the same .
You have taken the new strain to places it had so far not reached .
You have helped Coronavirus .
In the fight between good and evil , you picked the wrong side .
If only your egotistical actions would just hurt you , rather than many innocent strangers too , people who were probably sticking to the rules , making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greater good .
But who cares about those mugs , eh ?
Your Christmas is much more important than their lives .
That ’ s another hangover of your repugnant festive actions ; you ’ ll probably make some of the socially conscious people , who have abided by the restrictions throughout - even when they seemed counterintuitive , even when those who set them didn ’ t stick to them – feel like fools .
You ’ ve made them wonder why they bother .
Maybe they won ’ t next time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking for the scotch egg loophole in the RULES INTRODUCED TO SAVE ALL OF OUR LIVES have taken over the asylum .
And the handful of people genuinely making missions of mercy across the country as safely as they could - perhaps having isolated for weeks before - to lonely relatives in dire straits mentally , are now lumped in with you , either just figuratively , or perhaps also literally , on public transport .
If you scarpered on Saturday , you rats who fled the sinking ship , many will suffer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a direct result of your actions .
Enjoy your turkey .
I ’ d say I hope it ’ s worth it , but that ’ s pointless , because there ’ s just no way it can be .

Our columnist Polly Hudson doesn't mince her words as she criticises the "disgusting, selfish, ungrateful, gross" people who decided to pack into busy trains on Saturday night to beat new restrictions
"If you travelled from London after Tier 4 was announced you're an appalling individual'
Many things in life fall into a grey area. Not this.
If you travelled out of London or the South-East on Saturday, you are an appalling individual, and you make me ashamed to be British. To be human, actually.
The train companies were obviously morally – but apparently somehow not legally? – negligent to sell so many tickets, but if you packed on to the trains, you are disgusting, selfish, ungrateful, gross.
I wish the NHS could somehow keep track of you, so its poor, exhausted workers could refuse to treat any of you, or the families welcoming you at the other end of your journey. Your behaviour is inexcusable.
Even under the old, now defunct rules, travel wasn’t allowed until the five day Christmas started on December 23.
Saturday was the 19th. Days away. Whatever you told yourself to make it seem OK was a lie.
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You crammed yourself into what can only have been superspreader carriages, incubating a new strain of the virus that we had just been told is 70 per cent more transmittable, and transported Coronavirus all over the country.
And whether you drove, flew or even walked, the end result will still be the same.
You have taken the new strain to places it had so far not reached. You have helped Coronavirus. In the fight between good and evil, you picked the wrong side.
If only your egotistical actions would just hurt you, rather than many innocent strangers too, people who were probably sticking to the rules, making the necessary painful sacrifices, for the greater good. But who cares about those mugs, eh? Your Christmas is much more important than their lives.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
That’s another hangover of your repugnant festive actions; you’ll probably make some of the socially conscious people, who have abided by the restrictions throughout - even when they seemed counterintuitive, even when those who set them didn’t stick to them – feel like fools.
You’ve made them wonder why they bother. Maybe they won’t next time.
They probably now believe the lunatics looking for the scotch egg loophole in the RULES INTRODUCED TO SAVE ALL OF OUR LIVES have taken over the asylum.
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And the handful of people genuinely making missions of mercy across the country as safely as they could - perhaps having isolated for weeks before - to lonely relatives in dire straits mentally, are now lumped in with you, either just figuratively, or perhaps also literally, on public transport.
If you scarpered on Saturday, you rats who fled the sinking ship, many will suffer terribly, and many others will die as a direct result of your actions.
Enjoy your turkey. I’d say I hope it’s worth it, but that’s pointless, because there’s just no way it can be.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Brit mum gives birth prematurely by caesarean in US and now faces £75,000 bill

A British mum has been hit with a £75,000 medical bill after prematurely giving birth by emergency caesarean in the USA .
Amy Collins , 30 , gave birth to her son William Collins at just 24 weeks during a trip to the states .
The mum , from Birmingham , was due to fly home on December 13 but gave birthin Texas two days prior .
Little William was born on December 11 , weighing just 1lb 9ozs , and continues to need specialist care at the US hospital , Birmingham Live reports .
With no insurance , Amy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the delivery and care of her son with the costs set to rocket further to a six figure sum .
Her mum Sarah Covey , 48 , described grandson William as an `` amazing fighter '' but said she is `` scared to death '' for the pair .
She said : `` I am worried sick .
My grandson William is an amazing fighter and doing so well but they have built up a medical bill of over $ 100,000 because it 's America and not our NHS .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` William will be in hospital for months and the medical bill could run into hundreds of thousands of pounds .
`` Amy has had to set up a payment plan but I am not sure how she is going to afford to pay it .
It is just a nightmare . ''
Amy married Texan engineer Greg Collins last year and is also mum to daughter Ava , seven , from a previous relationship .
The pair met online three years ago where their romance blossomed and Amy began living in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to fly back to give birth in Birmingham but gave birth prematurely in Texas where William is currently being treated at Cook Children 's Medical Centre .
Sarah now plans to fly out to Texas in January to bring Ava home so Amy can concentrate on looking after William until he is strong enough to leave hospital .
She said : `` It is obviously hugely worrying times as William is so small and underdeveloped but then we have all the financial worries on top of this .
`` I ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The concerned grandmother has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for Amy 's rocketing medical bill , who plans to apply for American citizenship .
In her fundraising message , she said : `` My daughter as given birth at 24 weeks gestation in America days before she was due to fly back home to England .
`` This has incurred $ 100,000 in medical bills and I am worried sick about her .
`` My grandson is doing well but we so need help with their medical bills . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been raised so far .

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Amy Collins gave birth prematurely in Texas two days before she was due to fly home to Birmingham
Brit mum gives birth prematurely by emergency caesarean in US and faces £75,000 bill
A British mum has been hit with a £75,000 medical bill after prematurely giving birth by emergency caesarean in the USA.
Amy Collins, 30, gave birth to her son William Collins at just 24 weeks during a trip to the states.
The mum, from Birmingham, was due to fly home on December 13 but gave birthin Texas two days prior.
Little William was born on December 11, weighing just 1lb 9ozs, and continues to need specialist care at the US hospital, Birmingham Live reports.
With no insurance, Amy is left with a £75,000 hospital bill for the delivery and care of her son with the costs set to rocket further to a six figure sum.
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
Her mum Sarah Covey, 48, described grandson William as an "amazing fighter" but said she is "scared to death" for the pair.
She said: "I am worried sick. My grandson William is an amazing fighter and doing so well but they have built up a medical bill of over $100,000 because it's America and not our NHS.
"I am absolutely scared to death for them.
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
"William will be in hospital for months and the medical bill could run into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
"Amy has had to set up a payment plan but I am not sure how she is going to afford to pay it. It is just a nightmare."
Amy married Texan engineer Greg Collins last year and is also mum to daughter Ava, seven, from a previous relationship.
The pair met online three years ago where their romance blossomed and Amy began living in America on and off.
She was due to fly back to give birth in Birmingham but gave birth prematurely in Texas where William is currently being treated at Cook Children's Medical Centre.
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
Sarah now plans to fly out to Texas in January to bring Ava home so Amy can concentrate on looking after William until he is strong enough to leave hospital.
She said: "It is obviously hugely worrying times as William is so small and underdeveloped but then we have all the financial worries on top of this.
"I can't stop crying at the moment."
The concerned grandmother has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for Amy's rocketing medical bill, who plans to apply for American citizenship.
In her fundraising message, she said: "My daughter as given birth at 24 weeks gestation in America days before she was due to fly back home to England.
"This has incurred $100,000 in medical bills and I am worried sick about her.
"My grandson is doing well but we so need help with their medical bills."
Almost £1,000 of their £5,000 target has been raised so far.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Klopp makes U-turn on centre-back decision ahead of January transfer window

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to have understandably changed his mind over a loan move for young defender Rhys Williams .
The teenager has found himself thrust into the action for the Premier League champions this season in the wake of the injury issues the Reds have been experiencing at the back .
With Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez out with long-term injuries , and Joel Matip 's minutes needing to be managed carefully in the wake of his own concerns , Klopp has been calling upon some of the Reds ' lesser lights to partner converted midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been seen in the Premier League , but he has n't been eligible for the Champions League after Liverpool opted not to register him as they thought they would n't need him .
Because of that , Williams played some part in all six of Liverpool 's Champions League group games , and he then made his Premier League debut in last week 's 2-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield in which he impressed up against Harry Kane and Son Heung-min .
The 19-year-old spent last season with six-tier club Kidderminster Harriers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a switch to a Championship outfit in the current campaign to aid his development .
However , that possibility is now reportedly off the table as Klopp keeps Williams with the Reds first team squad .
Middlesbrough have been one of the second tier clubs linked with a temporary move for the centre-back , and their manager Neil Warnock appeared to be referring to him when he spoke about a failed bid for a player recently .
`` I was talking to one top Premier League club over the summer about one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The player I was looking at ended up playing in the Champions League two weeks later , so I bet he 's glad he did n't come with me ! ''
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The Reds have been short of centre-backs following the long-term knee injuries picked up by Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez this season
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to have understandably changed his mind over a loan move for young defender Rhys Williams.
The teenager has found himself thrust into the action for the Premier League champions this season in the wake of the injury issues the Reds have been experiencing at the back.
With Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez out with long-term injuries, and Joel Matip's minutes needing to be managed carefully in the wake of his own concerns, Klopp has been calling upon some of the Reds' lesser lights to partner converted midfielder Fabinho at the back.
Nat Phillips has been seen in the Premier League, but he hasn't been eligible for the Champions League after Liverpool opted not to register him as they thought they wouldn't need him.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Because of that, Williams played some part in all six of Liverpool's Champions League group games, and he then made his Premier League debut in last week's 2-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield in which he impressed up against Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.
The 19-year-old spent last season with six-tier club Kidderminster Harriers, and he had been lined up for a switch to a Championship outfit in the current campaign to aid his development.
However, that possibility is now reportedly off the table as Klopp keeps Williams with the Reds first team squad.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Middlesbrough have been one of the second tier clubs linked with a temporary move for the centre-back, and their manager Neil Warnock appeared to be referring to him when he spoke about a failed bid for a player recently.
"I was talking to one top Premier League club over the summer about one of their players," said Warnock.
"The player I was looking at ended up playing in the Champions League two weeks later, so I bet he's glad he didn't come with me!"
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thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Graveyard chapel transformed into stylish two-bed house could be yours for £500k

House hunters have the unusual opportunity to get their hands on a trendy two-bedroom property which used to be a graveyard chapel .
There is no mistaking the building 's religious history with its solid oak floors , slate window sills and magnificent stain glass windows .
Built in 1835 , the Grade II listed chapel enjoys sweeping views of the North Devon countryside and is on the market for £500,000 , reports Devon Live .
Photos of the former stone chapel show not a single tombstone in sight among outdoor garden furniture including a wooden bench and hot tub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new owners will benefit from a swanky modern kitchen and bathroom which comes with a walk-in shower and roll top bath .
The master bedroom is located on a mezzanine which overlooks the stain glass window , featuring exposed beams and toughened glass floor .
A second bedroom boasts built-in storage with access to a loft area .
The chapel , in Ilfracombe , was converted into a modern residence in 2006 and comes with a third of an acre of land .
Now converted into a cosy home , it has an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a striking spiral staircase leading to the first floor .
OnTheMarket spokesperson Vikki Bennett said : `` This is a really unique property .
It 's great to see so many of the original features incorporated into the renovation .
`` The stained glass windows are a stand-out feature and for the right person , this will make an interesting and stunning home . ''
The property comes is on the market for £500,000 via Bond Oxborough Phillips Estate Agents .
Senior Negotiator Ben Heath said : `` It 's rare to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But I ’ m sure it will be a unique and treasured home for its next owner . ''
It also comes with `` ample parking '' and space for a garage subject to parking permission .
Property experts say it is considered the ideal home , second home or even the perfect holiday let investment .
The property offers a main entrance , hallway , kitchen , utility room , WC , open plan lounge-diner , two bedroom and one bathroom .

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The Grade II listed building is 135 years old and comes with a third of an acre set within the Devon countryside in Ilfracombe
Graveyard chapel transformed into stylish two-bed house could be yours for £500,000
House hunters have the unusual opportunity to get their hands on a trendy two-bedroom property which used to be a graveyard chapel.
There is no mistaking the building's religious history with its solid oak floors, slate window sills and magnificent stain glass windows.
Built in 1835, the Grade II listed chapel enjoys sweeping views of the North Devon countryside and is on the market for £500,000, reports Devon Live.
Photos of the former stone chapel show not a single tombstone in sight among outdoor garden furniture including a wooden bench and hot tub.
Despite its historic exterior, its new owners will benefit from a swanky modern kitchen and bathroom which comes with a walk-in shower and roll top bath.
Image: OnTheMarket) OnTheMarket) Image: OnTheMarket) OnTheMarket)
The master bedroom is located on a mezzanine which overlooks the stain glass window, featuring exposed beams and toughened glass floor.
A second bedroom boasts built-in storage with access to a loft area.
The chapel, in Ilfracombe, was converted into a modern residence in 2006 and comes with a third of an acre of land.
Image: OnTheMarket) OnTheMarket)
Now converted into a cosy home, it has an open plan reception area and kitchen with a striking spiral staircase leading to the first floor.
OnTheMarket spokesperson Vikki Bennett said: "This is a really unique property. It's great to see so many of the original features incorporated into the renovation.
"The stained glass windows are a stand-out feature and for the right person, this will make an interesting and stunning home."
Image: OnTheMarket) OnTheMarket)
The property comes is on the market for £500,000 via Bond Oxborough Phillips Estate Agents.
Senior Negotiator Ben Heath said: "It's rare to come across a property such as this.
"But I’m sure it will be a unique and treasured home for its next owner."
Image: OnTheMarket) OnTheMarket)
It also comes with "ample parking" and space for a garage subject to parking permission.
Property experts say it is considered the ideal home, second home or even the perfect holiday let investment.
The property offers a main entrance, hallway, kitchen, utility room, WC, open plan lounge-diner, two bedroom and one bathroom.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Poll reveals anger over Boris Johnson's handling of Christmas Covid chaos

Public fury over Boris Johnson 's handling of Covid Christmas rules has been laid bare by a snap poll .
A new YouGov poll , conducted after the Tier 4 rule changes yesterday , found 61 % think the government handled the coronavirus rules over the festive season badly .
Some 38 % said it had been handled `` very badly '' .
Almost half of those polled said they `` strongly support '' the introduction of Tier 4- which see non-essential retail and travel banned for around a third of the population of England from today .
And in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 4 - with just 17 % opposed .
Overall , 67 % said they supported the wider rule changes , including shortening the length of Christmas bubbles , with 25 % opposed .
But just 33 % of those polled said the Government had handled Christmas coronavirus rule well .
It came as Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of failing to make tough decisions because he is “ scared of being unpopular.
” In a press conference this morning as millions saw their Christmas plans thrown into chaos , the Labour leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of failure and “ mixed messages ” throughout the pandemic .
He said : “ There is no getting away from the fact - and what angers people the most and frustrates me the most is that – yet again – the Prime Minister waited until the eleventh hour to take this decision.
” “ It was blatantly obvious last week that the Prime Minister ’ s plan for a free-for-all over Christmas was a risk too far .
And yet , rather listening to concerns and taking them seriously the Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dismissed the challenge , ruffled his hair and made a flippant comment.
” He said the PM ’ s claim that the new measures were entirely due to the new , more easily transmitted strain of the virus don ’ t “ stand up to scrutiny ” .
He added : “ We have a Prime Minister who is so scared of being unpopular that he is incapable of taking tough decisions until it is too late .
“ Whether that was going into lockdown in the first place extending the furlough scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ October to protect the economy and now Christmas .
”

Some 61% think the government has handled the festive rules badly - with 38% saying it had been handled "very badly"
Public fury over Boris Johnson's handling of Covid Christmas rules has been laid bare by a snap poll.
A new YouGov poll, conducted after the Tier 4 rule changes yesterday, found 61% think the government handled the coronavirus rules over the festive season badly.
Some 38% said it had been handled "very badly".
Almost half of those polled said they "strongly support" the introduction of Tier 4- which see non-essential retail and travel banned for around a third of the population of England from today.
And in total some 74% felt supportive of Tier 4 - with just 17% opposed.
Overall, 67% said they supported the wider rule changes, including shortening the length of Christmas bubbles, with 25% opposed.
But just 33% of those polled said the Government had handled Christmas coronavirus rule well.
It came as Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of failing to make tough decisions because he is “scared of being unpopular.”
In a press conference this morning as millions saw their Christmas plans thrown into chaos, the Labour leader accused the Prime Minister of a record of failure and “mixed messages” throughout the pandemic.
How well or badly do you think the Government are handling the issue of Covid-19 rules around Christmas YouGov
He said: “There is no getting away from the fact - and what angers people the most and frustrates me the most is that – yet again – the Prime Minister waited until the eleventh hour to take this decision.”
“It was blatantly obvious last week that the Prime Minister’s plan for a free-for-all over Christmas was a risk too far. And yet, rather listening to concerns and taking them seriously the Prime Minister did what he always does.
“Dismissed the challenge, ruffled his hair and made a flippant comment.”
He said the PM’s claim that the new measures were entirely due to the new, more easily transmitted strain of the virus don’t “stand up to scrutiny”.
Do you support or oppose the new Tier 4 rules YouGov
He added: “We have a Prime Minister who is so scared of being unpopular that he is incapable of taking tough decisions until it is too late.
“Whether that was going into lockdown in the first place extending the furlough scheme, bringing in a circuit break in October to protect the economy and now Christmas.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Carry On and Friday Night Dinner star Rosalind Knight dies aged 87

Rosalind Knight – whose credits spanned from early Carry On films to Channel 4 comedy Friday Night Dinner – has died at the age of 87 , her family have said .
The TV , film and theatre actress appeared in Carry On Teacher and Carry On Nurse in the 1950s .
Other screen classics include Blue Murder At St Trinian ’ s where she played a schoolgirl in 1957 , and decades later she was a teacher in The Wildcats Of St Trinian ’ s in 1980 .
More recently she appeared in Friday Night Dinner as the character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Her family said in a statement that the actress died on Saturday .
“ It is with huge sadness that the family of Rosalind Knight announce her death following a glorious career as a well-loved actress in theatre , TV and film , ” they said .
“ She was known to so many generations , for so many different roles , and will be missed as much by the kids today who howl at Horrible Grandma in Friday Night Dinner as by those of us who are old enough to remember her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The actress also had the last word in the famous 1980 Cockburn ’ s Special Reserve Port advert – “ Did anyone bring the petits fours ?
” She made her name opposite Vanessa Redgrave in the 1961 Royal Shakespeare Company production of As You Like It .
Film appearances include Tom Jones , Start The Revolution Without Me ( opposite Gene Wilder ) , The Lady Vanishes , Prick Up Your Ears , About A Boy ( with Hugh Grant ) , and The Lady In The Van .
She also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series Gim me , Gim me , Gim me , with Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus .
Her daughters , theatre director Marianne Elliott and actress Susannah Elliott , said she would be remembered for her “ immense spirit and sense of fun , and her utter individuality.
” They said : “ Our mother had the most astute , vibrant personality and made people laugh wherever she went .
“ She was a great reader , art lover and raconteur .
She contributed in a voluntary way to the theatrical world through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royal Exchange Theatre , alongside her husband Michael Elliott , and her support for the Actors Centre and the Ladies ’ Theatrical Guild .
“ She was an active member of her local history society and opera society , and was a fierce campaigner and fundraiser for the Hogarth Trust .
“ She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
” Rosalind 's death sadly follows her fellow Carry On star Barbara Windsor , who died on December 10 after losing her battle with Alzheimer 's disease .
She leaves behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both actors , and her granddaughter Eve .

Rosalind Knight, who performed in the early Carry On films, has died her family confirmed
Rosalind Knight – whose credits spanned from early Carry On films to Channel 4 comedy Friday Night Dinner – has died at the age of 87, her family have said.
The TV, film and theatre actress appeared in Carry On Teacher and Carry On Nurse in the 1950s.
Other screen classics include Blue Murder At St Trinian’s where she played a schoolgirl in 1957, and decades later she was a teacher in The Wildcats Of St Trinian’s in 1980.
More recently she appeared in Friday Night Dinner as the character known as “Horrible Grandma”.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Her family said in a statement that the actress died on Saturday.
“It is with huge sadness that the family of Rosalind Knight announce her death following a glorious career as a well-loved actress in theatre, TV and film,” they said.
“She was known to so many generations, for so many different roles, and will be missed as much by the kids today who howl at Horrible Grandma in Friday Night Dinner as by those of us who are old enough to remember her in the very first Carry On films.”
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
The actress also had the last word in the famous 1980 Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port advert – “Did anyone bring the petits fours?”
She made her name opposite Vanessa Redgrave in the 1961 Royal Shakespeare Company production of As You Like It.
Film appearances include Tom Jones, Start The Revolution Without Me (opposite Gene Wilder), The Lady Vanishes, Prick Up Your Ears, About A Boy (with Hugh Grant), and The Lady In The Van.
Image: Dan Wooller/REX/Shutterstock) Dan Wooller/REX/Shutterstock)
She also starred as retired prostitute Beryl in TV series Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, with Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus.
Her daughters, theatre director Marianne Elliott and actress Susannah Elliott, said she would be remembered for her “immense spirit and sense of fun, and her utter individuality.”
They said: “Our mother had the most astute, vibrant personality and made people laugh wherever she went.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
“She was a great reader, art lover and raconteur. She contributed in a voluntary way to the theatrical world through her involvement in the building of the Royal Exchange Theatre, alongside her husband Michael Elliott, and her support for the Actors Centre and the Ladies’ Theatrical Guild.
“She was an active member of her local history society and opera society, and was a fierce campaigner and fundraiser for the Hogarth Trust.
“She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.”
Rosalind's death sadly follows her fellow Carry On star Barbara Windsor, who died on December 10 after losing her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She leaves behind daughters Susannah Elliot-Knight and Marianne Elliott, both actors, and her granddaughter Eve.
Her director husband Michael Elliott died in 1984.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Werner admits he's struggling to come to terms with hectic football schedule

Timo Werner concedes he is struggling to adapt to the demands of English football which is `` tougher than he thought '' .
The Chelsea forward is without a goal in his last eight games as the Blues prepare for a London derby against West Ham .
Werner 's 34-goal season at RB Leipzig last term convinced the west Londoners to spend £47.5m on acquiring his services .
But the condensed fixture schedule has made the German 's settling in period that much harder .
Werner has highlighted the challenges that come with playing in midweek , something not all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And he has also dismissed the link between his price tag and his baron run in front of goal .
`` It does matter how much you cost .
It ’ s always a bit of pressure when you come to a new club , '' Werner told Chelsea ’ s official website .
`` But I think I can handle it very well .
It ’ s not something new .
`` The pressure is a little bit higher than the previous years but I think good footballers are the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan , I can do very well under pressure .
`` The Premier League is a little bit different to my old league .
It ’ s tougher than I thought .
`` The contact here is harder than in Germany , it ’ s what I expected but not like this .
`` The beginning was very good , but now after a lot of games I ’ m struggling a little .
I think it ’ s hard when you play every three days… and on Saturday against teams that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes it tough to be the best in every game but the Premier League is very fun to play in . ''
Werner has only scored four Premier League goals in 11 outings .
His struggles have been magnified by Chelsea 's recent back-to-back defeats at Everton and Wolves .

Timo Werner arrived at Chelsea with big expectations but the German striker is struggling to produce thus far as he opens up on the challenges of the Premier League
Timo Werner admits he's struggling to come to terms with hectic English football schedule
Timo Werner concedes he is struggling to adapt to the demands of English football which is "tougher than he thought".
The Chelsea forward is without a goal in his last eight games as the Blues prepare for a London derby against West Ham.
Werner's 34-goal season at RB Leipzig last term convinced the west Londoners to spend £47.5m on acquiring his services.
But the condensed fixture schedule has made the German's settling in period that much harder.
Werner has highlighted the challenges that come with playing in midweek, something not all top flight clubs have to contend with.
Image: PA) PA)
And he has also dismissed the link between his price tag and his baron run in front of goal.
"It does matter how much you cost. It’s always a bit of pressure when you come to a new club," Werner told Chelsea’s official website. "But I think I can handle it very well. It’s not something new.
"The pressure is a little bit higher than the previous years but I think good footballers are the best under pressure and that’s my plan, I can do very well under pressure.
"The Premier League is a little bit different to my old league. It’s tougher than I thought.
Image: Michael Zemanek/BPI/REX/Shutterstock) Michael Zemanek/BPI/REX/Shutterstock)
"The contact here is harder than in Germany, it’s what I expected but not like this.
"The beginning was very good, but now after a lot of games I’m struggling a little. I think it’s hard when you play every three days… and on Saturday against teams that can rest the whole week.
"It makes it tough to be the best in every game but the Premier League is very fun to play in."
Werner has only scored four Premier League goals in 11 outings.
His struggles have been magnified by Chelsea's recent back-to-back defeats at Everton and Wolves.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Simon Cowell walking five miles a day months after breaking his back

Simon Cowell is hitting the road as he ramps up his recovery from a broken back .
The X Factor supremo needed six hours of emergency surgery when he fell off his electric bike over summer .
In an accident which could have left him paralysed , the music mogul missed snapping his spinal cord “ by a centimetre ” .
That means he would n't have walked again - and now he is getting his trainers on to get back to full health .
He undergoes the gruelling exercise regime as he enjoys a holiday with girlfriend Lauren Silverman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 , during his annual Christmas holiday to Barbados .
His close friend Sinitta says his recovery is going from strength to strength .
“ He ’ s come back from a really scary position and is feeling blessed because the outcome could have been so different , '' she told The Sun .
“ Simon has worked hard at his recovery and told me he ’ s walking 10,000 steps a day that ’ s around five miles – way more than he was before the accident .
`` He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every step . ''
Simon hopes to return to film the new series of Britain 's Got Talent in January .
Sinitta revealed back in September that Simon had quit his vegan diet and started eating protein to get his weight back up .
The former singer added : “ He ’ s still having a lot of physiotherapy , seeing great doctors and doing non weight bearing pool work especially for spinal injuries , “ Simon has really looked after himself .
Lauren and his team have taken great care of him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Simon is said to be considering legal action against the makers of the electric bike Swindon Powertrain .

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He missed snapping his spinal cord “by a centimetre” when he fell off his electric bike at his Malibu home but has now jetted off to Barbados with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 43, and son Eric, six
Simon Cowell walking five miles a day months after breaking his back
Simon Cowell is hitting the road as he ramps up his recovery from a broken back.
The X Factor supremo needed six hours of emergency surgery when he fell off his electric bike over summer.
In an accident which could have left him paralysed, the music mogul missed snapping his spinal cord “by a centimetre”.
That means he wouldn't have walked again - and now he is getting his trainers on to get back to full health.
He undergoes the gruelling exercise regime as he enjoys a holiday with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 43, and son Eric, 6, during his annual Christmas holiday to Barbados.
Image: Getty) Getty)
His close friend Sinitta says his recovery is going from strength to strength.
“He’s come back from a really scary position and is feeling blessed because the outcome could have been so different," she told The Sun.
“Simon has worked hard at his recovery and told me he’s walking 10,000 steps a day that’s around five miles – way more than he was before the accident.
Image: REX) REX)
"He’s got one of those watches that measures every step."
Simon hopes to return to film the new series of Britain's Got Talent in January.
Sinitta revealed back in September that Simon had quit his vegan diet and started eating protein to get his weight back up.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The former singer added: “He’s still having a lot of physiotherapy, seeing great doctors and doing non weight bearing pool work especially for spinal injuries,
“Simon has really looked after himself. Lauren and his team have taken great care of him and he’s being sensible.”
Simon is said to be considering legal action against the makers of the electric bike Swindon Powertrain.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Callum Smith suffers gruesome biceps injury in Canelo Alvarez defeat

Callum Smith appears to have suffered a gruesome bicep injury in his loss to Canelo Alvarez , with the Mexican fighter beating Smith by unanimous decision to win the WBA and WBC super middleweight titles .
Canelo is widely considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world right now and he dominated the bout , winning almost every round .
Smith appeared to suffer an injury early on in the fight , with his bicep noticeably swelling up and promoter Eddie Hearn claimed the Brit `` detached his bicep in the second or third round '' .
Speaking to BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You just saw the pound-for-pound king .
Callum Smith is so tough .
He gave a great interview there .
`` I think he detached his bicep in the second or third round but it did n't really matter .
`` It was a masterclass from Canelo .
I just left Smith 's changing room and everyone is talking about Alvarez .
He 's just so good .
`` I 'm proud of Callum .
He never stopped throwing but he came up against the best fighter on the planet . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his post-match interview , telling DAZN : `` I 'm devastated .
`` I came here to win .
No excuses , he was very good .
Maybe I 've been on the weight too long .
I do n't feel as dominant late on in fights .
`` It could have been a better version of me tonight .
He performed and was the better man .
`` He is smart to be honest .
He is clever .
He closes ground , sets traps and before you know it he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let him close the ground up too easily . ''
Canelo could now be set for a third fight with middleweight Gennady Golovkin and he was asked about that prospect after the win over Smith .
`` I do n't run from anybody , '' he said .
`` I have fought against the best .
I have shown the world I fight the best .
`` I feel great at 168lbs .
I do n't want to fight the scales and after 13 months you can see what I can do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have had , one of the greatest nights .
I will go for more .
I want all the belts , it does n't matter who has them . ''

Callum Smith was seen clutching his noticeably swollen arm after his loss to Canelo Alvarez and Eddie Hearn has claimed Smith detached his bicep early in the fight
Callum Smith appears to have suffered a gruesome bicep injury in his loss to Canelo Alvarez, with the Mexican fighter beating Smith by unanimous decision to win the WBA and WBC super middleweight titles.
Canelo is widely considered the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world right now and he dominated the bout, winning almost every round.
Smith appeared to suffer an injury early on in the fight, with his bicep noticeably swelling up and promoter Eddie Hearn claimed the Brit "detached his bicep in the second or third round".
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Hearn said: "You just saw the pound-for-pound king. Callum Smith is so tough. He gave a great interview there.
"I think he detached his bicep in the second or third round but it didn't really matter.
"It was a masterclass from Canelo. I just left Smith's changing room and everyone is talking about Alvarez. He's just so good.
"I'm proud of Callum. He never stopped throwing but he came up against the best fighter on the planet."
Smith did not mention the injury in his post-match interview, telling DAZN: "I'm devastated.
"I came here to win. No excuses, he was very good. Maybe I've been on the weight too long. I don't feel as dominant late on in fights.
"It could have been a better version of me tonight. He performed and was the better man.
"He is smart to be honest. He is clever. He closes ground, sets traps and before you know it he's closed the ground up. I maybe let him close the ground up too easily."
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Canelo could now be set for a third fight with middleweight Gennady Golovkin and he was asked about that prospect after the win over Smith.
"I don't run from anybody," he said. "I have fought against the best. I have shown the world I fight the best.
"I feel great at 168lbs. I don't want to fight the scales and after 13 months you can see what I can do. This is one of the best nights I have had, one of the greatest nights. I will go for more. I want all the belts, it doesn't matter who has them."


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--All the countries that have banned Brits after mutant Covid-19 breakout

Countries have started banning Brits from travelling there after an outbreak of the mutant strain of coronavirus .
The new variant of Covid-19 has ripped across the South East sending infections spiralling as it can spread 70 % quicker than other strains .
As a result Boris Johnson announced that 16 million people would be plunged into tougher Tier 4 from today in a bid to stop the spread .
Just hours after the Government announced the new restrictions at the 4pm conference on Saturday , countries began shutting their border to Brits hoping to travel overseas for the foreseeable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision while other major European destinations including France and Germany are currently considering their position .
Coronavirus cases in the UK are currently spiking and totalled 173,263 in the most recent seven days , up 38 % on the week before .
Below is a list of countries that have or may soon close their borders to travellers from the UK , and there will likely be more to come given the seriousness of the latest outbreak .
It was announced this afternoon that flights between the UK and Italy will be stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Minister of Foreign Affairs , said his government had a `` duty to protect Italians '' .
It is not currently clear when the flight ban will come into affect and how long it will last for .
Italy , which has recorded the highest Covid death toll in Europe with close to 68,000 fatalities , ordered a nationwide lockdown over the festive period yesterday .
The Netherlands was the first country to issue a travel ban .
All flights carrying passengers from the United Kingdom were stopped from today .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 , the government said in a statement early Sunday .
The Dutch government added that it is monitoring developments and is considering additional measures regarding other modes of transport .
Netherlands added that in early December , sampling of a case in the country had revealed the same virus strain as that found in the UK .
Last week 58,412 new cases were recorded in the Netherlands , which is an increase of more than 15,000 on the week before .
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo issued a travel ban for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` out of precaution '' .
He said he hoped to have 'more clarity ' about the countries position on Tuesday .
Belgium has one of the worst Covid-19 deaths per capita rates in the world .
So far 18,545 have died with coronavirus in the European country , which has a population of 11.4million .
The central European country has announced strict new quarantine measures for those flying into the country from the UK .
Those who have spent 24 hours or more in the UK before flying to the Czech Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not currently clear how long the quarantine period will be for .
On Friday , the country saw 8,800 new new coronavirus cases , its highest daily increase since November 11 .
The country has banned flights from the UK , the Austrian news agency APA reports .
No details about the ban are available yet .
Berlin has not banned flights from the UK , but is apparently considering it .
For Germany 's Federal Ministry of Health is blocking flights is a `` serious option '' , new agency AFP reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Health said developments in the UK are being monitored very closely .
Germany has struggled to deal with the virus in recent weeks .
December has marked the deadliest month of the pandemic so far in the country , with nearly 10,000 deaths reported within the first three weeks .
That is nearly double November 's death toll of 5,796 .
France is considering suspending flights and trains from Britain after the new coronavirus strain was detected , BFM Television reported today .
An official decision was expected later on Sunday but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately available for comment .
At 11.50am there were seats available on the three Eurostar trains leaving London for Paris on Sunday , at 12.24pm , 13.31pm and 7.01pm , PA Media reported .
Less than an hour later , no tickets were available for purchase on any Eurostar train leaving London on Sunday .
In France more than 60,000 people have died after 601 more deaths were added to its grim tally yesterday .

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France and Germany among nations to ban Brits over mutant coronavirus - see full list
Countries have started banning Brits from travelling there after an outbreak of the mutant strain of coronavirus.
The new variant of Covid-19 has ripped across the South East sending infections spiralling as it can spread 70% quicker than other strains.
As a result Boris Johnson announced that 16 million people would be plunged into tougher Tier 4 from today in a bid to stop the spread.
Just hours after the Government announced the new restrictions at the 4pm conference on Saturday, countries began shutting their border to Brits hoping to travel overseas for the foreseeable future.
Some have already made the decision while other major European destinations including France are currently considering their position.
Coronavirus cases in the UK are currently spiking and totalled 173,263 in the most recent seven days, up 38% on the week before.
Below is a list of countries that have or may soon close their borders to travellers from the UK, and there will likely be more to come given the seriousness of the latest outbreak.
COUNTRIES THAT HAVE IMPOSED A BAN
Italy
It was announced this afternoon that flights between the UK and Italy will be stopped.
Luigi Di Maio, the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs, said his government had a "duty to protect Italians".
Mr Di Maio tweeted: “As the Government we have the duty to protect Italians, for this reason, after having advised the English (sic) Government, with the health ministry we are signing the measure to suspend flights with Great Britain.”
Italy’s health minister, Roberto Speranza, said an order signed on Sunday blocked flights from Britain and prohibited entry into Italy by anyone who had been in the UK in the last 14 days. The order banned plane travel until January 6.
More than 327,000 Italian citizens are registered as living in Britain, with the unofficial total reaching up to 700,000.
Italy, which has recorded the highest Covid death toll in Europe with close to 68,000 fatalities, ordered a nationwide lockdown over the festive period yesterday.
The Netherlands
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The Netherlands was the first country to issue a travel ban.
All flights carrying passengers from the United Kingdom were stopped from today.
The ban will remain in place until January 1, the government said in a statement early Sunday.
The Dutch government added that it is monitoring developments and is considering additional measures regarding other modes of transport.
Netherlands added that in early December, sampling of a case in the country had revealed the same virus strain as that found in the UK.
Last week 58,412 new cases were recorded in the Netherlands, which is an increase of more than 15,000 on the week before.
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Belgium
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo issued a travel ban for 24 hours starting at midnight on Sunday "out of precaution".
He said he hoped to have 'more clarity' about the countries position on Tuesday.
Belgium has one of the worst Covid-19 deaths per capita rates in the world.
So far 18,545 have died with coronavirus in the European country, which has a population of 11.4million.
Germany
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The German government said on Sunday it was banning flights from the UK starting at midnight in response to the new virus variant.
The government said all UK flights, with the exception of cargo flights, would no longer be allowed to land in the country and did not say how long the ban would last.
The spokesperson said the German government is in contact with its the UK about the travel restrictions.
The German embassy in London tweeted: “As of midnight tonight (Berlin time), all flights from the UK to Germany are prohibited due to the coronavirus mutation.”
Germany has struggled to deal with the virus in recent weeks.
December has marked the deadliest month of the pandemic so far in the country, with nearly 10,000 deaths reported within the first three weeks.
That is nearly double November's death toll of 5,796.
France
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The French government announced on Sunday that passenger and human-handled freight transport from the UK has been suspended.
The transport ban starts at midnight and will last 48 hours.
"All flows of people from the United Kingdom to France are suspended from midnight tonight, for 48 hours, and for all means of transport," a government spokesperson said.
In France more than 60,000 people have died after 601 more deaths were added to its grim tally yesterday.
Ireland
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The Irish government is set to impose travel restrictions on flights and ferries from Britain to Ireland.
It is understood the restrictions will come into force later on Sunday and last for 48 hours.
The government is to make a formal announcement on the latest measures in the next few hours.
The restrictions are to be reviewed during Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, it's been reported.
Earlier on Sunday, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said that party leaders are looking at flights and ferries coming from Britain.
Czech Republic
The central European country has announced strict new quarantine measures for those flying into the country from the UK.
Those who have spent 24 hours or more in the UK before flying to the Czech Republic will have to self-isolate.
It is not currently clear how long the quarantine period will be for.
On Friday, the country saw 8,800 new new coronavirus cases, its highest daily increase since November 11.
Austria
The country has banned flights from the UK, the Austrian news agency APA reports.
Those entering the country from Britain are already required to quarantine for 14 days
No details about the ban are available yet.
Denmark
Flights from Britain to Denmark will be suspended for 48 hours starting Monday at 9am (GMT) to limit the spread of a new strain of coronavirus, the country's transport minister said on Twitter.
Finland
Finland is due to suspend all passenger flights with the UK for two weeks from Monday.
Norway
Flights from Britain to Norway will be suspended with immediate effect for a minimum of 48 hours due to concerns over a new strain of coronavirus, the Norwegian health minister said in a statement on Monday.
Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired a special cabinet meeting on Sunday to consider a ban on UK travellers.
It has been decided that travellers from the UK, South Africa and Denmark will not be allowed to enter Israel from Sunday, The Jerusalem Post reports.
The ban is until further notice.
Israeli citizens returning from the UK, South Africa and Denmark will have to stay in quarantine in coronavirus hotels for two weeks upon their return.
Israel has reported 373,655 cases since the outbreak, while 3,082 people have died.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria will suspend flights from and to the UK from midnight until January 31 to prevent importing a new strain of the coronavirus, the government said on Sunday.
Initially Bulgarian health ministry decided to impose a 10-day obligatory quarantine to all people arriving from Britain.
However, following a meeting the government opted to temporarily suspend flights.
Lithuania
Lithuania announced plans to bar flights from the United Kingdom.
Latvia
Latvia will also ban flights from the UK.
Switzerland
The Swiss government ordered people who have entered the country from the United Kingdom and South Africa since December 14 to go into a 10-day quarantine.
Switzerland imposed a general entry ban for foreign nationals seeking to travel from the two countries.
“Following the discovery of a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus in the UK and South Africa, the Federal Council today decided to take steps to prevent the further spread of this new virus strain,” it said in a statement on Monday, adding no cases of the new strain had been identified so far in Switzerland.
El Salvador
El Salvador has banned travellers entering the country who have been in the UK or South Africa in the last 30 days or whose flights included a layover in those countries, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Sunday.
Bukele made the announcement on Twitter, linking to a story about how European countries had closed their borders to Britain.
It's not known how long the ban will last.
Latest figures show El Salvador has reported 43,477 coronavirus cases and 1,250 deaths.
Colombia
Colombia is among the non-EU countries to suspend all flights to the United Kingdom, President Ivan Duque said on Sunday.
The South American country is currently experiencing its own rise, with cases having surpassed 1.5 million confirmed cases on Sunday.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is set to ban UK flights starting from Tuesday (December 22).
The special administrative region has so far reported more than 8,000 coronavirus cases and 130 deaths.
Peru
Peru has suspended direct flights to the UK due to a new strain of Covid-19, local reports say.
Flights with a stopover in the UK are also said to have been suspended.
Canada
Canada is among those that has shut off travel ties after Boris Johnson warned that a highly infectious new strain of the virus was a danger.
COUNTRIES CURRENTLY CONSIDERING A BAN
Spain
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Spain is also considering banning flights from the UK, it emerged on Sunday.
The country is calling for a common EU response on the new coronavirus strain which has been detected in parts of the UK.
The government has asked the EU to give “a coordinated community response” to prevent flights from the UK.
A spokesperson said the measure would be brought in "to protect the rights of community residents through coordination".
Latest figures show 1.81 million people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Spain, while 48,926 people have died.


thedailymirror--2020-12-20--Why Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special isn't happening this year

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 was a welcome relief to many who flocked to BBC ’ s dancing show to provide some relief from a horror filled year .
Now fans of the show both new and old , are shocked to learn Strictly ’ s much loved Christmas special won ’ t be on our screens this year .
But that does not mean there is no Strictly Christmas special this year , it will just look a little different to how we know it .
Usually the year ’ s contestants come back for the special to perform in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid restrictions that is not possible to get around .
Getting Strictly back at all this year was a “ mammoth job ” according to host Claudia Winkleman and will be too hard to pull off at Christmas time .
Instead , Claudia will be joined by her co-host Tess Daly to front Strictly : The Christmas Countdown .
The pair will host a countdown of the show 's 25 most memorable dances after a public vote .
Tess and Claudia will be joined by the judges - Shirley Ballas , Craig Revel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - professional dancers and of course , celebrity guests .
Together they will reflect on some of the most iconic moments in the show ’ s history , including the rare perfect 40 scores and show-stopping performances .
Strictly ’ s professional dancers will also perform a festive-themed dance that they recorded a few months ago after isolating together for two weeks .
The BBC revealed earlier this year the lengths it went to just to get Strictly back on air amid the coronavirus pandemic , which included running a shorter season and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Strictly Come Dancing team are doing everything they can to bring the nation plenty of Strictly magic later this year , ” it said in a statement earlier this year .
“ To ensure we deliver the high standards audiences know and love , and in light of the ongoing considerations around Covid-19 , this year ’ s series of Strictly will have a slightly shorter run than usual… The safety of our cast and crew is of the utmost importance to us.
” *Strictly : The Christmas Countdown airs on Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @

Strictly Come Dancing's usual Christmas special is being replaced this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic
Why isn't Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special on this year?
Strictly Come Dancing 2020 was a welcome relief to many who flocked to BBC’s dancing show to provide some relief from a horror filled year.
Now fans of the show both new and old, are shocked to learn Strictly’s much loved Christmas special won’t be on our screens this year.
But that does not mean there is no Strictly Christmas special this year, it will just look a little different to how we know it.
Usually the year’s contestants come back for the special to perform in some festive-themed dances, but due to Covid restrictions that is not possible to get around.
Image: PA) PA)
Getting Strictly back at all this year was a “mammoth job” according to host Claudia Winkleman and will be too hard to pull off at Christmas time.
Instead, Claudia will be joined by her co-host Tess Daly to front Strictly: The Christmas Countdown.
The pair will host a countdown of the show's 25 most memorable dances after a public vote.
Tess and Claudia will be joined by the judges - Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Bruno Tonioli - professional dancers and of course, celebrity guests.
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Together they will reflect on some of the most iconic moments in the show’s history, including the rare perfect 40 scores and show-stopping performances.
Strictly’s professional dancers will also perform a festive-themed dance that they recorded a few months ago after isolating together for two weeks.
The BBC revealed earlier this year the lengths it went to just to get Strictly back on air amid the coronavirus pandemic, which included running a shorter season and axing the traditional Christmas special.
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“The Strictly Come Dancing team are doing everything they can to bring the nation plenty of Strictly magic later this year,” it said in a statement earlier this year.
“To ensure we deliver the high standards audiences know and love, and in light of the ongoing considerations around Covid-19, this year’s series of Strictly will have a slightly shorter run than usual… The safety of our cast and crew is of the utmost importance to us.”
*Strictly: The Christmas Countdown airs on Christmas Day at 4.45pm on BBC One