thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Corrie's Lucy Fallon debuts dramatic hair transformation before reality TV stint

Corrie star Lucy Fallon has been given the thumbs-up by fans after unveiling her new look .
Taking to Instagram with a fresh hair style , the 24-year-old revealed she 'd hacked away at her locks to give herself a sleek new bob .
The Bethany Platt actress 's new 'do looked worlds away from her character 's wavy locks that tumbled over her shoulders .
Now she boasts a chic , sophisticated bob that frames her face , which she complimented with a lowkey application of makeup .
Sharing a selfie to her Instagram Stories , the blonde beauty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have a bob . ''
Lucy 's set to join the likes of Jack Fincham , Kimberley Walsh and Joe Weller on ITV 's upcoming Do n't Rock The Boat .
The reality show will see a bunch of famous faces take on the gruelling task of rowing the length on Britain .
The 12 celebs will be split up into two teams of six , with Lucy joined by Jack , Kimberley , Joe , The Chase 's Shaun Wallace and Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis OBE .
The other team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-star Craig Charles , Fleur East , Tom Watson , Jodie Kidd , Adam Thomas and Victoria Pendleton CBE .
They will row more than 500 miles across five shows from Land 's End in Cornwall to John O'Groats right at the top of Scotland .
Spanning Monday to Friday next week , the show will be fronted by Top Gear 's Freddie Flintoff and The Voice 's AJ Odudu .
And while fans will be delighted to see Lucy back on our screens , they 're desperate to know whether she 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November .
While no names have yet been confirmed , and Ant & Dec are remaining tight-lipped , Lucy 's was one of the names floated to head to the ruined Welsh castle to battle the wind and rain .
She was first tipped back in June to be taking part , bookies Ladbrokes claiming : `` Lucy Fallon is fast-becoming a dead-cert to be the next soap star to appear on I 'm A Celeb . ''
The show has been moved from its usual Aussie jungle setting to the spooky Gwrych @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spanner in the works .
But fans breathed a sigh of relief earlier this year when ITV bosses confirmed it was going ahead .
The Welsh Government has also given the show the green light , despite lockdown measures .

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Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has given fans a look at her fresh look after taking the scissors to her own 'do with dramatic results
Corrie star Lucy Fallon has been given the thumbs-up by fans after unveiling her new look.
Taking to Instagram with a fresh hair style, the 24-year-old revealed she'd hacked away at her locks to give herself a sleek new bob.
The Bethany Platt actress's new 'do looked worlds away from her character's wavy locks that tumbled over her shoulders.
Now she boasts a chic, sophisticated bob that frames her face, which she complimented with a lowkey application of makeup.
Sharing a selfie to her Instagram Stories, the blonde beauty wrote: "In other news - I have a bob."
Lucy's set to join the likes of Jack Fincham, Kimberley Walsh and Joe Weller on ITV's upcoming Don't Rock The Boat.
Image: lucyfallonx/Instagram) lucyfallonx/Instagram)
The reality show will see a bunch of famous faces take on the gruelling task of rowing the length on Britain.
The 12 celebs will be split up into two teams of six, with Lucy joined by Jack, Kimberley, Joe, The Chase's Shaun Wallace and Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis OBE.
The other team will be comprised of Lucy's Corrie co-star Craig Charles, Fleur East, Tom Watson, Jodie Kidd, Adam Thomas and Victoria Pendleton CBE.
They will row more than 500 miles across five shows from Land's End in Cornwall to John O'Groats right at the top of Scotland.
Image: lucyfallonx/Instagram) lucyfallonx/Instagram)
Spanning Monday to Friday next week, the show will be fronted by Top Gear's Freddie Flintoff and The Voice's AJ Odudu.
And while fans will be delighted to see Lucy back on our screens, they're desperate to know whether she'll be braving I'm A Celebrity come November.
While no names have yet been confirmed, and Ant & Dec are remaining tight-lipped, Lucy's was one of the names floated to head to the ruined Welsh castle to battle the wind and rain.
Image: Getty Images for Nickelodeon Sli) Getty Images for Nickelodeon Sli) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She was first tipped back in June to be taking part, bookies Ladbrokes claiming: "Lucy Fallon is fast-becoming a dead-cert to be the next soap star to appear on I'm A Celeb."
The show has been moved from its usual Aussie jungle setting to the spooky Gwrych Castle in Wales after Covid threw a spanner in the works.
But fans breathed a sigh of relief earlier this year when ITV bosses confirmed it was going ahead.
The Welsh Government has also given the show the green light, despite lockdown measures.


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Mohamed Salah seen limping after Liverpool's win over Midtjylland

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was caught on camera limping heavily after the conclusion of their win over Midtjylland in the Champions League .
Salah started the match on the bench but came on in the second half to help lift the home side , who had been struggling to break down the resilient Danish team .
Diogo Jota opened the scoring in the 55th minute after tapping in Trent Alexander-Arnold 's pass then five minutes later Reds boss Jurgen Klopp made a double switch , bringing on Salah and Sadio Mane .
Salah sealed all three points in the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spot after being brought down by Paulinho .
There appeared to be minimal contact between Salah and Paulinho but after the final whistle , BT Sport captured the Egyptian hobbling through the tunnel and into the dressing room .
Klopp did not mention Salah 's problem post-match but he will be desperate for it not to be serious after losing Fabinho to injury in the first half .
The Brazilian , who is filling in at centre-back with Virgil van Dijk already out , went down with a muscle injury in the 29th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rhys Williams .
Klopp said : “ Fab , I don ’ t know .
Muscle injuries are like this , you get the result tomorrow morning probably , we have to wait for that.
” Liverpool could be boosted by the return of Joel Matip with Klopp adding : “ I don ’ t know , we have to see .
“ Look , if it would be only one game we play , if it was the last game of the season , I think we could make probably one or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we play three days later again and we need players again .
“ The players who are now injured , we can not use them on the first day of being fit again – or not injured anymore .
They need a proper build-up for the rest of the season and that ’ s what we try .
“ It is this juggle all the time between the fit players – how much can they play still ?
– and when we can use the others again ?
“ We are really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagine we try everything to make everybody fit as quickly as possible .
”

Liverpool's growing injury list could have a fresh name added to it after Mohamed Salah was captured by cameras limping into the dressing room after the win over Midtjylland
Mohamed Salah seen limping down the tunnel after Liverpool's win over Midtjylland
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was caught on camera limping heavily after the conclusion of their win over Midtjylland in the Champions League.
Salah started the match on the bench but came on in the second half to help lift the home side, who had been struggling to break down the resilient Danish team.
Diogo Jota opened the scoring in the 55th minute after tapping in Trent Alexander-Arnold's pass then five minutes later Reds boss Jurgen Klopp made a double switch, bringing on Salah and Sadio Mane.
Salah sealed all three points in the final minute when he scored from the penalty spot after being brought down by Paulinho.
Image: PA) PA)
There appeared to be minimal contact between Salah and Paulinho but after the final whistle, BT Sport captured the Egyptian hobbling through the tunnel and into the dressing room.
Klopp did not mention Salah's problem post-match but he will be desperate for it not to be serious after losing Fabinho to injury in the first half.
The Brazilian, who is filling in at centre-back with Virgil van Dijk already out, went down with a muscle injury in the 29th minute and had to be replaced by Rhys Williams.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
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Klopp said: “Fab, I don’t know. Muscle injuries are like this, you get the result tomorrow morning probably, we have to wait for that.”
Liverpool could be boosted by the return of Joel Matip with Klopp adding: “I don’t know, we have to see.
“Look, if it would be only one game we play, if it was the last game of the season, I think we could make probably one or the other fit for one game – but we play three days later again and we need players again.
“The players who are now injured, we cannot use them on the first day of being fit again – or not injured anymore. They need a proper build-up for the rest of the season and that’s what we try.
“It is this juggle all the time between the fit players – how much can they play still? – and when we can use the others again?
“We are really interested in that fact so you can imagine we try everything to make everybody fit as quickly as possible.”


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thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Brits being blocked from buying food and medicine as more shops say 'no' to cash

People have been left unable to buy basics such as groceries and medicine as a concerning problem with cash acceptance in the UK grows , according to Which ?
Shoppers have reported being told that cash is `` a thing of the past '' and some believe the coronavirus crisis is being used as an excuse to ditch physical money , the consumer group found .
It warned the viability of the cash system is being threatened as some shops have declined payments using banknotes and coins during the crisis .
Which ?
is asking businesses to show understanding and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to pay in cash .
Richard Piggin , head of external affairs and campaigns at Which ?
said : `` While many of us may have noticed shops displaying signs that they now only accept digital payments , our research shows that the rapid move towards a cashless society risks excluding the most vulnerable from being able to pay for vital products and services .
`` We 're alarmed at the reports of people leaving food and medicine behind because they ca n't pay with cash and it underlines how important it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protecting the fragile cash system . ''
Peter McNamara , chief executive of NoteMachine , said : `` By refusing to accept cash for basic necessities such as food and medicine , shops are actively discriminating against a large section of society , many of whom may not have access to contactless payment at all .
`` We also need to realise that it ’ s not only the elderly and vulnerable that regularly want to pay with cash .
In fact analysis shows that 43 million consumers – the majority of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LINK network pre-lockdown to withdraw cash each month , and we ’ re seeing numbers starting to climbing back up towards this figure . ''
Of the reports that Which ?
received , nearly four in 10 ( 38 % ) related to a problem when paying for food or groceries , one in seven ( 14 % ) were linked to leisure activities , such as visiting a coffee shop or restaurant , and one in 10 ( 11 % ) concerned parking .
Two-fifths ( 43 % ) who reported being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they did not have another payment method with them .
While some people were able to go to another shop to buy what they wanted with cash instead , or had someone available to make the purchase on their behalf , nearly a third ( 32 % ) were unable to buy items or services at all .
Which ?
said 38 % were left empty handed when they had problems paying for groceries , while the figure stood at nearly a fifth ( 17 % ) for people trying to buy medicine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had payment problems were able to get what they wanted online instead .
Which ?
believes its findings could indicate a much larger problem and further work is needed to understand the scale and pace of cash being refused .
The Government plans to legislate to protect cash and , as part of this , the Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) could be given a beefed up role in overseeing cash .
Which ?
said it supports the proposal regarding the FCA and wants to see the regulator track levels of cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
heard from Thomas Scobbie in Stirling , who said : `` The reason I do n't use a card is because I worry about the people that are able to clone cards and scam people and being on a fixed income , I simply could n't survive if I lost any of that money . ''
Which ?
also heard from Andy Fisher in Beverley who said : `` I was told by one shop assistant that cash was ' a thing of the past ' when I tried to buy some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and patronised .
`` I feel that coronavirus is being used as an excuse to get rid of cash but lots of people locally still need it , such as the elderly or vulnerable . ''
A mother whose adult son is on the autism spectrum also contacted Which ?
She said : `` For him , it 's been incredibly difficult trying to adapt to the world we 're currently living in and robbing him of his ability to transact and feel like a normal member of the public has caused him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Howells , CEO of ATM network Link said : `` Not everyone can or is ready to use digital or card payments and our own research shows that it is often the most vulnerable and deprived members of the community that rely on cash .
`` Today 's research from Which ?
is worrying because we ca n't afford to sleepwalk into a cashless society where people are left behind . ''
Natalie Ceeney , chair of the Access to Cash Review said : `` I have sympathy for small businesses who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` But businesses who do n't accept cash are saying to the most vulnerable in society : 'You 're not welcome here ' .
`` Right now , as so many people are going through hardship and isolation , it 's critical that no one gets excluded . ''

Coronavirus has seen more places ditch cash and go card, or phone, only - but the move has left people in need robbed of the ability to pay for essentials in the worst cases
Brits being blocked from buying food and medicine as more shops say 'no' to cash
People have been left unable to buy basics such as groceries and medicine as a concerning problem with cash acceptance in the UK grows, according to Which?
Shoppers have reported being told that cash is "a thing of the past" and some believe the coronavirus crisis is being used as an excuse to ditch physical money, the consumer group found.
It warned the viability of the cash system is being threatened as some shops have declined payments using banknotes and coins during the crisis.
Which? is asking businesses to show understanding and flexibility to customers who may only be able to pay in cash.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Richard Piggin, head of external affairs and campaigns at Which? said: "While many of us may have noticed shops displaying signs that they now only accept digital payments, our research shows that the rapid move towards a cashless society risks excluding the most vulnerable from being able to pay for vital products and services.
"We're alarmed at the reports of people leaving food and medicine behind because they can't pay with cash and it underlines how important it is to have a coordinated approach to protecting the fragile cash system."
Peter McNamara, chief executive of NoteMachine, said: "By refusing to accept cash for basic necessities such as food and medicine, shops are actively discriminating against a large section of society, many of whom may not have access to contactless payment at all.
"We also need to realise that it’s not only the elderly and vulnerable that regularly want to pay with cash. In fact analysis shows that 43 million consumers – the majority of the UK adult population - were using the LINK network pre-lockdown to withdraw cash each month, and we’re seeing numbers starting to climbing back up towards this figure."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Of the reports that Which? received, nearly four in 10 (38%) related to a problem when paying for food or groceries, one in seven (14%) were linked to leisure activities, such as visiting a coffee shop or restaurant, and one in 10 (11%) concerned parking.
Two-fifths (43%) who reported being unable to pay with cash said that they did not have another payment method with them.
While some people were able to go to another shop to buy what they wanted with cash instead, or had someone available to make the purchase on their behalf, nearly a third (32%) were unable to buy items or services at all.
Which? said 38% were left empty handed when they had problems paying for groceries, while the figure stood at nearly a fifth (17%) for people trying to buy medicine.
Just 3% of people who had payment problems were able to get what they wanted online instead.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Which? believes its findings could indicate a much larger problem and further work is needed to understand the scale and pace of cash being refused.
The Government plans to legislate to protect cash and, as part of this, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) could be given a beefed up role in overseeing cash.
Which? said it supports the proposal regarding the FCA and wants to see the regulator track levels of cash acceptance.
During its research, Which? heard from Thomas Scobbie in Stirling, who said: "The reason I don't use a card is because I worry about the people that are able to clone cards and scam people and being on a fixed income, I simply couldn't survive if I lost any of that money."
Which? also heard from Andy Fisher in Beverley who said: "I was told by one shop assistant that cash was 'a thing of the past' when I tried to buy some stationary, which made me feel uncomfortable and patronised.
"I feel that coronavirus is being used as an excuse to get rid of cash but lots of people locally still need it, such as the elderly or vulnerable."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
A mother whose adult son is on the autism spectrum also contacted Which?
She said: "For him, it's been incredibly difficult trying to adapt to the world we're currently living in and robbing him of his ability to transact and feel like a normal member of the public has caused him a great deal of stress."
John Howells, CEO of ATM network Link said: "Not everyone can or is ready to use digital or card payments and our own research shows that it is often the most vulnerable and deprived members of the community that rely on cash.
"Today's research from Which? is worrying because we can't afford to sleepwalk into a cashless society where people are left behind."
Natalie Ceeney, chair of the Access to Cash Review said: "I have sympathy for small businesses who are finding cash harder to bank.
"But businesses who don't accept cash are saying to the most vulnerable in society: 'You're not welcome here'.
"Right now, as so many people are going through hardship and isolation, it's critical that no one gets excluded."


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Nigella Lawson ‘grateful she’s still around’ to celebrate 60th birthday

TV chef Nigella Lawson says she felt grateful reach the milestone of her 60th birthday in January , because so many of her loved ones died so young .
Nigella was married to the late journalist John Diamond , who died from cancer aged 47 , and also lost her mum and sister to the disease at young ages .
As a result , Nigella says she did not make any plans to mark her 60th birthday .
“ I ’ m not a planner – apart from when it comes to food !
” she tells Good Housekeeping .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve never been able to take for granted that I ’ d be alive by this age .
“ My mother died at 48 and my sister at 32 .
And then John at 47 .
So , even if I were the sort of person who planned ahead , I don ’ t think I would have seen myself here….
” Nigella ’ s sister Thomasina died from breast cancer in 1993 .
Her mum Vanessa passed away in 1985 from liver cancer , when Nigella was just 25 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ living has relaxed her approach to ageing .
“ I kind of think you can ’ t do anything about it so why complain ?
” she says .
“ I also know what the alternative is , so it feels wrong when you ’ ve been surrounded by people who have died young to say ‘ My hair ’ s awful , I ’ ve got to get my roots done ’ or ‘ My hands look like lizards ’ .
So I don ’ t dwell on it .
“ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that really is the most important thing.
” John chronicled his treatment in newspaper columns after first writing about discovering a lump in his neck .
The couple ’ s two children , Cosima , 26 , and Bruno , 24 , celebrated Nigella ’ s birthday with a lunch date .
Nigella has previously said she found surpassing her mum ’ s final age to be the most challenging .
“ In truth , the hardest birthday I have ever gone through was my 49th , ” she has said .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I think I was rather relieved no longer to be 49 , that year that made me a traitor to my mother.
” Nigella says offering advice to her social media followers about their dinner plans during lockdown gave her fulfilment during lockdown .
“ I feel like myself when I ’ m cooking and writing , ” she says .
“ And I feel very lucky for the connection it gives me to other people .
“ That came to the fore during lockdown , when I started helping people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was odd because I was living remotely , but feeling much more connected.
” Nigella also spoke about her festive plans , which she said included “ being with my children , a lot of cooking , a lot of eating and lots of lying about ” .
“ I love watching films with them and I enjoy not having things in the timetable , ” she tells the magazine .
“ I ’ m also a bit clichéd and like having the fire burning and lots of tealights and fairy lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home into this cocooning , magical place where it feels a bit different from the rest of the year.
” • The December issue of Good Housekeeping is on sale today .

Nigella was married to the late journalist John Diamond, who died from throat cancer aged 47, and also lost her mum and sister to the disease at young ages
TV chef Nigella Lawson says she felt grateful reach the milestone of her 60th birthday in January, because so many of her loved ones died so young.
Nigella was married to the late journalist John Diamond, who died from cancer aged 47, and also lost her mum and sister to the disease at young ages.
As a result, Nigella says she did not make any plans to mark her 60th birthday.
“I’m not a planner – apart from when it comes to food!” she tells Good Housekeeping.
“But to be completely honest, I’ve never been able to take for granted that I’d be alive by this age.
Image: David Venni) David Venni)
“My mother died at 48 and my sister at 32. And then John at 47. So, even if I were the sort of person who planned ahead, I don’t think I would have seen myself here….”
Nigella’s sister Thomasina died from breast cancer in 1993. Her mum Vanessa passed away in 1985 from liver cancer, when Nigella was just 25.
The chef admits her grateful attitude to living has relaxed her approach to ageing.
“I kind of think you can’t do anything about it so why complain?” she says.
“I also know what the alternative is, so it feels wrong when you’ve been surrounded by people who have died young to say ‘My hair’s awful, I’ve got to get my roots done’ or ‘My hands look like lizards’. So I don’t dwell on it.
Image: PA) PA)
“As long as you’re healthy, that really is the most important thing.”
John chronicled his treatment in newspaper columns after first writing about discovering a lump in his neck.
The couple’s two children, Cosima, 26, and Bruno, 24, celebrated Nigella’s birthday with a lunch date.
Nigella has previously said she found surpassing her mum’s final age to be the most challenging.
Image: David VenniVENNI) David VenniVENNI)
“In truth, the hardest birthday I have ever gone through was my 49th,” she has said.
Speaking previously about turning 50, she said: “I think I was rather relieved no longer to be 49, that year that made me a traitor to my mother.”
Nigella says offering advice to her social media followers about their dinner plans during lockdown gave her fulfilment during lockdown.
“I feel like myself when I’m cooking and writing,” she says. “And I feel very lucky for the connection it gives me to other people.
Image: David Venni) David Venni)
“That came to the fore during lockdown, when I started helping people with their evening meals on Twitter. It was odd because I was living remotely, but feeling much more connected.”
Nigella also spoke about her festive plans, which she said included “being with my children, a lot of cooking, a lot of eating and lots of lying about”.
“I love watching films with them and I enjoy not having things in the timetable,” she tells the magazine.
“I’m also a bit clichéd and like having the fire burning and lots of tealights and fairy lights. It’s about turning my home into this cocooning, magical place where it feels a bit different from the rest of the year.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--How to have a brilliant Christmas for £100s less - our 12 step guide

It ’ s been a long and challenging year and most of us are so fed up with the restrictions on our everyday lives we feel the urge to make Christmas a bigger deal than ever this year .
But with just eight more shopping weekends to go , many of us will be worrying how we will manage to make ends meet .
The TV adverts for kids ’ toys and tables piled high with food and drink are already in full flow to tempt us to get spending .
But don ’ t panic if you haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ festive season doesn ’ t have to put you in the red and give you a New Year cash hangover .
Our dozen ways of avoiding a Christmas crisis will help you enjoy it without cleaning out your bank account .
1 .
Don ’ t let TV adverts pressure you into spending too much Big stores are pushing the ‘ must have ’ expensive computer games consoles and suggesting store cards charging eye-watering interest rates .
But this sales pressure doesn ’ t do us any favours and just puts unnecessary pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you can ’ t afford it , don ’ t buy on the basis that you don ’ t want to lose face or are trying to keep up with the Jones ’ s .
You won ’ t thank yourself when your January and February wages are wiped out trying to pay off those Christmas excesses .
When was the last time you cashed in your Nectar points , Tesco Clubcard rewards or Boots advantage points ?
Check the balances now and see how much you ’ ve accumulated – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now ’ s a great time to put these rewards to good use to buy the odd present or two without you having to dip into your bank account .
Keep costs in check by setting a limit with friends and family on the amount you ’ ll spend on each other – or perhaps agreeing to only buy for children .
Don ’ t feel embarrassed about suggesting this .
You ’ ll be surprised how many others are feeling the virus crisis pinch and will be relieved to agree to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
4 .
Write down your budget for food and presents – and stick to it It ’ s easy to get caught up in all the hype as shops pull out the stops to try and make you spend big .
Ignore the Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions – they are simply ways of trying to part you with your hard-earned cash for things you don ’ t really need .
Buying something just because it ’ s discounted isn ’ t the best strategy .
The trick is to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can afford to spend on friends and family and to keep within that limit .
Keep tabs on how much you ’ ve spent as you go along so you don ’ t blow your budget .
Starting shopping a bit earlier could be a smart move this year as we don ’ t know what kind of impact the coronavirus restrictions will have on the usually crowded high streets and shopping centres come December .
5 .
Be food smart in the run up to Christmas One tried and tested money-saving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your food shopping during the first couple of weeks in December .
Just get the absolute essentials .
Not only will it save you some cash , but it ’ ll help you make space for those extra Christmas goodies .
Have a good rummage through your kitchen cupboards and freezer , and make use of what you already have .
You could find more than a couple of meals tucked away in the freezer .
Rather than wait until the week before Christmas to do the big food shop , start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your trolley each week in the run-up – spreading the cost will make it less of a squeeze on your December pay packet .
They ’ re better for your wallet and charities can benefit too – so give them a go .
One festive element that seems to always get costly is sending cards , especially the postage .
A first-class stamp for a standard size card or letter now costs 76p – and it ’ s 65p for second class .
That may not sound a lot for a one off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 or 60-odd cards to send it could easily cost you as much as the entire family Christmas lunch .
Sending eCards is a much cheaper alternative .
You can still personalise each card with your festive messages , plus you can donate to your favourite charity at the same time .
The likes of Macmillan cancer support , Marie Curie and many other worthwhile charities offer Christmas eCards .
And after all giving is what this time of year is really about .
We all tend to use Royal Mail to send @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other delivery companies out there that may prove a cheaper option .
Covid-19 restrictions will probably mean posting parcels to people you can ’ t see face-to-face this year , so you can save plenty by using a better value carrier .
Whether you ’ re sending presents to friends in the UK or further afield , look online at firms such as parcelhero or ipostparcels– you could make a decent saving .
For example , a medium parcel weighing 5kg ( max size 61cm x 46cm x 46cm ) costs £7.72 if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via its economy service ( equivalent of 2nd class ) – a big saving on Royal Mail 2nd class which costs £13.75 .
Taking cash to buy your Christmas goodies is a good way to prevent overspending – but you may need to choose where you shop as some stores have become cashless due in the pandemic .
You might not be able to avoid using contactless for some transactions – and this is where keeping tabs on spending will be vital .
But it ’ s good practice to leave your credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be tempted to bust your budget .
9 .
Team up with pals on 3 for 2 deals Some of the bigger stores offer three gifts for the price of two .
This sounds like a great idea , but often you can only find say two things you need and end up with a third duff item .
If you team up with a friend , you ’ re more likely to find three things you want between you – that way you both get a cut price deal on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than spending money on presents , it ’ s becoming more common to design and send your own practical vouchers .
You could offer to give up your time to babysit , provide a taxi service , clean the car or even walk the dog .
It will cost you nothing but your time and a little creativity .
The personal touch often means more to people and a little thought will go down much better than simply buying the same old chocolates or plonk year in , year out .
11 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t go overboard If you need to use a credit card to help you manage your Christmas shopping pick a card with a 0 % interest promotion on purchases .
You won ’ t have to pay back any extra on top of the amount you spend – but try not to get carried away , as every pound you borrow now is a pound you need to find come the New Year .
To put it in perspective , if you sign up for a big brand store card at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , you ’ ll be paying £15 per month in interest charges .
It might sound a bit crazy talking about Christmas 2021 already , but it ’ s the perfect time to set up your savings plan so you ’ re all set for next December .
Imagine if you ’ d started saving last January and put some cash aside every month – you ’ d be feeling pretty happy and a whole lot less stressed about the festive season right now .
There would be no worries about finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the bank or racking up the bills on plastic .
Set up a monthly standing order to a separate savings account from January .

The most wonderful, and expensive, time of the year is rapidly approaching - so to try and make sure you have the best possible time for the least possible cash here is our guide to the 12 money-saving tricks of Christmas
How to have a brilliant Christmas for hundreds of pounds less - our 12 step guide
It’s been a long and challenging year and most of us are so fed up with the restrictions on our everyday lives we feel the urge to make Christmas a bigger deal than ever this year.
But with just eight more shopping weekends to go, many of us will be worrying how we will manage to make ends meet.
The TV adverts for kids’ toys and tables piled high with food and drink are already in full flow to tempt us to get spending.
But don’t panic if you haven’t started your shopping yet. The festive season doesn’t have to put you in the red and give you a New Year cash hangover.
Our dozen ways of avoiding a Christmas crisis will help you enjoy it without cleaning out your bank account.
1. Don’t let TV adverts pressure you into spending too much
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Big stores are pushing the ‘must have’ expensive computer games consoles and suggesting store cards charging eye-watering interest rates.
But this sales pressure doesn’t do us any favours and just puts unnecessary pressure on already cash-strapped families.
Be realistic. If you can’t afford it, don’t buy on the basis that you don’t want to lose face or are trying to keep up with the Jones’s.
You won’t thank yourself when your January and February wages are wiped out trying to pay off those Christmas excesses.
2. Use your reward points
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When was the last time you cashed in your Nectar points, Tesco Clubcard rewards or Boots advantage points?
Check the balances now and see how much you’ve accumulated – it may be more than you thought.
Now’s a great time to put these rewards to good use to buy the odd present or two without you having to dip into your bank account.
3. Be pandemic practical – agree spending limits
Keep costs in check by setting a limit with friends and family on the amount you’ll spend on each other – or perhaps agreeing to only buy for children.
Don’t feel embarrassed about suggesting this. You’ll be surprised how many others are feeling the virus crisis pinch and will be relieved to agree to spending a bit less than usual this year.
4. Write down your budget for food and presents – and stick to it
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It’s easy to get caught up in all the hype as shops pull out the stops to try and make you spend big.
Ignore the Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions – they are simply ways of trying to part you with your hard-earned cash for things you don’t really need.
Buying something just because it’s discounted isn’t the best strategy.
The trick is to work out a budget of how much you can afford to spend on friends and family and to keep within that limit. Keep tabs on how much you’ve spent as you go along so you don’t blow your budget.
Starting shopping a bit earlier could be a smart move this year as we don’t know what kind of impact the coronavirus restrictions will have on the usually crowded high streets and shopping centres come December.
5. Be food smart in the run up to Christmas
One tried and tested money-saving tip is to try to cut back on your food shopping during the first couple of weeks in December.
Just get the absolute essentials. Not only will it save you some cash, but it’ll help you make space for those extra Christmas goodies.
Have a good rummage through your kitchen cupboards and freezer, and make use of what you already have. You could find more than a couple of meals tucked away in the freezer.
Rather than wait until the week before Christmas to do the big food shop, start popping one or two extra bits in your trolley each week in the run-up – spreading the cost will make it less of a squeeze on your December pay packet.
6. Christmas eCards
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They’re better for your wallet and charities can benefit too – so give them a go. One festive element that seems to always get costly is sending cards, especially the postage.
A first-class stamp for a standard size card or letter now costs 76p – and it’s 65p for second class.
That may not sound a lot for a one off, but if you’ve got 50 or 60-odd cards to send it could easily cost you as much as the entire family Christmas lunch. Sending eCards is a much cheaper alternative.
You can still personalise each card with your festive messages, plus you can donate to your favourite charity at the same time.
The likes of Macmillan cancer support, Marie Curie and many other worthwhile charities offer Christmas eCards. And after all giving is what this time of year is really about.
7. Pick a cheaper postage option
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We all tend to use Royal Mail to send our Christmas parcels, but there are other delivery companies out there that may prove a cheaper option.
Covid-19 restrictions will probably mean posting parcels to people you can’t see face-to-face this year, so you can save plenty by using a better
value carrier.
Whether you’re sending presents to friends in the UK or further afield, look online at firms such as parcelhero or ipostparcels– you could make a decent saving.
For example, a medium parcel weighing 5kg (max size 61cm x 46cm x 46cm) costs £7.72 if Hermes collect it from you and deliver via its economy service (equivalent of 2nd class) – a big saving on Royal Mail 2nd class which costs £13.75.
8. Leave your credit card at home
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Taking cash to buy your Christmas goodies is a good way to prevent overspending – but you may need to choose where you shop as some stores have become cashless due in the pandemic.
You might not be able to avoid using contactless for some transactions – and this is where keeping tabs on spending will be vital.
But it’s good practice to leave your credit cards at home, so you won’t be tempted to bust your budget.
9. Team up with pals on 3 for 2 deals
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Some of the bigger stores offer three gifts for the price of two.
This sounds like a great idea, but often you can only find say two things you need and end up with a third duff item.
If you team up with a friend, you’re more likely to find three things you want between you – that way you both get a cut price deal on the things you actually want.
10. Personal presents that don’t cost the earth
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Rather than spending money on presents, it’s becoming more common to design and send your own practical vouchers.
You could offer to give up your time to babysit, provide a taxi service, clean the car or even walk the dog.
It will cost you nothing but your time and a little creativity.
The personal touch often means more to people and a little thought will go down much better than simply buying the same old chocolates or plonk year in, year out.
11. If you must use the plastic – don’t go overboard
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
If you need to use a credit card to help you manage your Christmas shopping pick a card with a 0% interest promotion on purchases.
You won’t have to pay back any extra on top of the amount you spend – but try not to get carried away, as every pound you borrow now is a pound you need to find come the New Year.
To put it in perspective, if you sign up for a big brand store card at 29.9% APR and spend £600 on it, you’ll be paying £15 per month in interest charges.
12. Start saving for 2021
It might sound a bit crazy talking about Christmas 2021 already, but it’s the perfect time to set up your savings plan so you’re all set for next December.
Imagine if you’d started saving last January and put some cash aside every month – you’d be feeling pretty happy and a whole lot less stressed about the festive season right now.
There would be no worries about finding the money without going into the red at the bank or racking up the bills on plastic.
Set up a monthly standing order to a separate savings account from January.


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--ADVERTORIAL: 10 must-try food and drink trends - from 'hard seltzers' to sizzling sausages

From hard seltzers , kombucha , and coffee clubs to recipe ideas from around the world , these inspirational food and drink ideas are sure to see you through the autumn evenings .
Dabble in Chinese cooking , have a go at a Welsh recipe and learn more about where your coffee comes from - there are things to try and trends to explore for the coming season .
The popularity of hard seltzers has been growing in the US since 2018 , and it looks like the same is set to happen here in the UK .
Sometimes called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simplicity of ingredients ( just alcohol and flavoured sparkling water ) , part of their appeal is the low-calorie count .
Why not try Fountain Hard Seltzer , founded in New York - vegan and gluten-free , the drink only uses natural ingredients to give the fruity flavours .
And it contains as little as 100 calories and just 1.5 grams of carbohydrate .
As well as Get 30 % off and free delivery when you spend £30 with code FOUNTAINLIFE at hellofountain.co.uk Now , more than ever , it ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coffee lovers having a new blend or bean delivered every two to four weeks is something to look forward to in the coming months .
Iron and Fire , which roasts beans here in the UK , runs a subscription based coffee club where you can set your preferences according to your personal taste .
Choose from cafetiere , aeropress and espresso options to ensure you get a surprise selection delivered to your door .
And if you ’ re not ready for that kind of commitment , you can order any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freshly roasted .
Get 20 % off the award-winning Colombian Jazz using the code JAZZ20 - see more offers online here .
Gone are the days when you have to visit a fancy cocktail bar and watch a mixologist spinning bottles to have a well-crafted cocktail .
From the artistic district of Wynwood comes Miami Cocktail Company , which create low-calorie , organic drinks in small batches .
Taking classic cocktails and turning them into spritzes with a twist , you can sip on sangria and bellinis made with rosé , or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than tequila ) .
Pour the cocktails over ice or enjoy right from the can and pretend you ’ re in the Miami tap room .
To try all five cocktails , head to your nearest Waitrose or visit miamicocktail.com Whether you ’ re a fan of watching your calories and macros , or you just like to eat well , foods that are high in protein while also being low in calories and fat are a good option for a balanced and healthy diet .
And while eggs are known to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in around five grams of fat and a relatively high amount of cholesterol owing to the yolk .
As an alternative , try Two Chicks free-range liquid egg white — high in protein and low in calories , fat and cholesterol and you can still make whatever food you fancy : omelettes , pancakes , shakes and desserts .
Available at stores across the country ; find the full product range at twochicks.co.uk and search for your nearest stockist .
Try your hand at these Welsh recipes Refresh your home-cooking and try something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food and drink recipes to expand your autumn dining repertoire .
From hearty , slow-cooked PGI Welsh Beef with leek rarebit scones , to Pembrokeshire turkey with sweet potato rosti or just a simple snack like Welsh sweet and smokey nuts .
When it comes to desserts , the country has far more to offer than the well-known Welsh cakes and bara brith , try a warm and comforting pear and gingerbread pudding , or a beetroot and vegan chocolate cake instead .
For a wide selection of lesser-known Welsh dishes , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , visits Food & Drink Wales recipes .
Dine in with Chinese food you can create at home Instead of ordering out this weekend , why not try your hand at cooking Chinese cuisine at home ?
Take inspiration from the inventor of oyster sauce ( discovered by accidently overcooking oyster sauce ) and try the namesake Lee Kum Kee range of sauces , founded over 130 years ago .
You can keep it simple at first - dress an autumn salad with sweet and woody Seasoned Rice Vinegar or make a dip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re ready to up your game , you can bring umami flavours to life in a stir fry with Premium Oyster Sauce or marinate meats with the savoury honey taste of Char Siu Sauce .
Find Lee Kum Kee ’ s high quality sauces in Tesco and visit www.LKK.com for recipe inspiration .
Short on time but still keen to make the perfect coffee , why not invest in a filter coffee machine to ease the winter mornings with a boost .
Handmade in the Netherlands for over 50 years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colours to choose from , the Moccamaster KBG Select will have you raring to go , with pots brewed in as little as six minutes .
With a five-year warranty and two quality certifications ( in the US and EU ) , Moccamaster machines have been made since 1964 and are designed to be the last you ’ ll ever buy .
Find them at moccamaster.eu or your local Moccamaster dealer .
It ’ s been around for millenia , but Kombucha ’ s beneficial effect on the gut — the result of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organic acids — has reignited this live cultured drink ’ s popularity in recent years .
Remedy Kombucha , with humble beginnings in the kitchen of founders Sarah and Emmet Condon back in 2012 , is a long-aged brew with no sugar , naturally .
Alongside kombucha – with its roots in Asia , Remedy produces Coconut Water Kefir , hailing from Eastern Europe and Russia , and Switchel originally from the Caribbean .
All these sparkling drinks are low in calories , with different fruit flavours to choose from .
Find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bratwurst with all the trimmings Winter markets in Germany are dotted with bratwurst sizzling on grills , and this year you don ’ t need to travel anywhere to experience it .
The Sausage Man has everything you need for the perfect German hot dog at home here in the UK .
Grab some brioche rolls , pick from five different German mustards and all the trimmings ( crispy fried onions , curry powder and sauerkraut ) , and then choose what you want ( bratwurst or frankfurter würstchen , maybe ? )
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sausage Man has supplied these German delicacies to the UK for over 15 years , but in a first for this year you can now buy them directly for home cooking .
Get 20 % off your first Sausage Man order with code BRAT20 at checkout at sausageman.co.uk First discovered by goat herders in Ethiopia in the ninth century , today coffee is grown in 80 countries .
This means we ’ re spoilt for choice but luckily , Kokebi Coffee is making things easy by picking some of their favourite beans from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blends .
Their range of products include beans , capsules and ground coffee made with sustainable , fair trade and organic coffee-growing cooperatives , to help to protect the planet .
Check out the tasting notes of each online and get a 10 % discount on your first order using code ‘ FIRST ’ .
kokebicoffee.co.uk

Here are the latest food and drinks you need to know about this winter
From hard seltzers, kombucha, and coffee clubs to recipe ideas from around the world, these inspirational food and drink ideas are sure to see you through the winter evenings.
Dabble in Chinese cooking, have a go at a Welsh recipe and learn more about where your coffee comes from - there are things to try and trends to explore for the coming season.
Fairtrade coffee you can order online
First discovered by goat herders in Ethiopia in the ninth century, today coffee is grown in 80 countries.
This means we’re spoilt for choice but luckily, Kokebi Coffee is making things easy by picking some of their favourite beans from around the world to create gourmet coffee blends. Their range of products include beans, capsules and ground coffee made with sustainable, fair trade and organic coffee-growing cooperatives, to help to protect the planet.
Check out the tasting notes of each online and get a 10% discount on your first order using code ‘FIRST’. kokebicoffee.co.uk
Offer valid until 31 December 2020.
Enjoy Bratwurst with all the trimmings
Winter markets in Germany are dotted with bratwurst sizzling on grills, and this year you don’t need to travel anywhere to experience it.
The Sausage Man has everything you need for the perfect German hot dog at home here in the UK. Grab some brioche rolls, pick from five different German mustards and all the trimmings (crispy fried onions, curry powder and sauerkraut), and then choose what you want (bratwurst or frankfurter würstchen, maybe?) or grab a bestseller bundle.
The Sausage Man has supplied these German delicacies to the UK for over 15 years, but in a first for this year you can now buy them directly for home cooking. Get 20% off your first Sausage Man order with code BRAT20 at checkout at sausageman.co.uk
Offer valid until 31 December 2020.
Reap the age-old benefits of fermented drinks
It’s been around for millenia, but Kombucha’s beneficial effect on the gut — the result of antioxidants, probiotic live cultures and healthy organic acids — has reignited this live cultured drink’s popularity in recent years.
Remedy Kombucha, with humble beginnings in the kitchen of founders Sarah and Emmet Condon back in 2012, is a long-aged brew with no sugar, naturally. Alongside kombucha – with its roots in Asia, Remedy produces Coconut Water Kefir, hailing from Eastern Europe and Russia, and Switchel originally from the Caribbean.
All these sparkling drinks are low in calories, with different fruit flavours to choose from. Find out more and shop online at www.remedydrinks.com
Brew your own perfect filter coffee
Short on time but still keen to make the perfect coffee, why not invest in a filter coffee machine to ease the winter mornings with a boost. Handmade in the Netherlands for over 50 years, with a retro design and 21 different colours to choose from, the Moccamaster KBG Select will have you raring to go, with pots brewed in as little as six minutes.
With a five-year warranty and two quality certifications (in the US and EU), Moccamaster machines have been made since 1964 and are designed to be the last you’ll ever buy.
Find them at moccamaster.eu or your local Moccamaster dealer.
Dine in with Chinese food you can create at home
Instead of ordering out this weekend, why not try your hand at cooking Chinese cuisine at home? Take inspiration from the inventor of oyster sauce (discovered by accidently overcooking oyster sauce) and try the namesake Lee Kum Kee range of sauces, founded over 130 years ago.
You can keep it simple at first - dress an autumn salad with sweet and woody Seasoned Rice Vinegar or make a dip out of Sweet Hoisin Sauce. When you’re ready to up your game, you can bring umami flavours to life in a stir fry with Premium Oyster Sauce or marinate meats with the savoury honey taste of Char Siu Sauce.
Find Lee Kum Kee’s high quality sauces in Tesco and visit www.LKK.com for recipe inspiration.
Try your hand at these Welsh recipes
Refresh your home-cooking and try something new with a free resource of Welsh food and drink recipes to expand your autumn dining repertoire.
From hearty, slow-cooked PGI Welsh Beef with leek rarebit scones, to Pembrokeshire turkey with sweet potato rosti or just a simple snack like Welsh sweet and smokey nuts. When it comes to desserts, the country has far more to offer than the well-known Welsh cakes and bara brith, try a warm and comforting pear and gingerbread pudding, or a beetroot and vegan chocolate cake instead.
For a wide selection of lesser-known Welsh dishes, along with a few of the old favourites, visits Food & Drink Wales recipes.
Add low calorie high protein food into your diet
Whether you’re a fan of watching your calories and macros, or you just like to eat well, foods that are high in protein while also being low in calories and fat are a good option for a balanced and healthy diet.
And while eggs are known to be high in protein, they also pack in around five grams of fat and a relatively high amount of cholesterol owing to the yolk.
As an alternative, try Two Chicks free-range liquid egg white — high in protein and low in calories, fat and cholesterol and you can still make whatever food you fancy: omelettes, pancakes, shakes and desserts.
Available at stores across the country; find the full product range at twochicks.co.uk and search for your nearest stockist.
Sample a low-calorie craft cocktail
Gone are the days when you have to visit a fancy cocktail bar and watch a mixologist spinning bottles to have a well-crafted cocktail. From the artistic district of Wynwood comes Miami Cocktail Company, which create low-calorie, organic drinks in small batches.
Taking classic cocktails and turning them into spritzes with a twist, you can sip on sangria and bellinis made with rosé, or a margarita made with agave wine (rather than tequila).
Pour the cocktails over ice or enjoy right from the can and pretend you’re in the Miami tap room. To try all five cocktails, head to your nearest Waitrose or visit miamicocktail.com
Become a coffee connoisseur
Now, more than ever, it’s the little things that bring joy and for coffee lovers having a new blend or bean delivered every two to four weeks is something to look forward to in the coming months.
Iron and Fire, which roasts beans here in the UK, runs a subscription based coffee club where you can set your preferences according to your personal taste.
Choose from cafetiere, aeropress and espresso options to ensure you get a surprise selection delivered to your door. And if you’re not ready for that kind of commitment, you can order any of the coffees directly from the company, freshly roasted.
Get 20% off the award-winning Colombian Jazz using the code JAZZ20 - see more offers online here.
Offer valid until 31 December 2020.
Dive into the hard seltzer drinks trend
The popularity of hard seltzers has been growing in the US since 2018, and it looks like the same is set to happen here in the UK.
Sometimes called ‘hard water’ because of the simplicity of ingredients (just alcohol and flavoured sparkling water), part of their appeal is the low-calorie count. Why not try Fountain Hard Seltzer, founded in New York - vegan and gluten-free, the drink only uses natural ingredients to give the fruity flavours. And it contains as little as 100 calories and just 1.5 grams of carbohydrate.
As well as Get 30% off and free delivery when you spend £30 with code FOUNTAINLIFE at hellofountain.co.uk
Offer valid until 31 December 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--ADVERTORIAL: 'I was managing my first Aldi store aged just 20 - now I run four of them'

Starting out as an ambitious student eager to learn about the world of retail management in the best place he thought possible , Will Smith couldn ’ t let the opportunity to move up the Aldi career ladder pass him by .
Here , he tells the story of how he started his Aldi career on the Industrial Placement Programme and returned as a Graduate to become an Aldi Area Manager .
Will was first attracted to a career with Aldi when researching options for his year in industry , which was included as part of his Economics degree at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am very ambitious and like to test myself , therefore when I learnt that only the candidates at the top of their game would receive a place on the competitive Aldi Industrial Placement Programme , I had to go for it .
“ Before applying I conducted research by speaking to several peers who ’ d completed industrial placements elsewhere , all of whom encouraged me to apply to Aldi .
I also read about the programme on the Aldi recruitment website which I found extremely useful .
As a result , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life skills that would help me complete my degree and launch my career .
“ I was also drawn in by the idea that , on the General Management Industrial Placement , I would be exposed to the Aldi Head Office , as well as the store environment , therefore gain a holistic view of how the business worked.
” Talking about his experiences while on placement , Will reflects : “ I was given responsibility for my first store while the Store Manager was away and I ’ ll always remember the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running smoothly at the age of just 20 .
“ It exposed me to the inner workings of the store and ultimately helped me complete my final project at the end of the programme.
” Following the successful completion of his degree , achieving a 2:1 , Will was offered the position of Graduate Area Manager and given responsibility for four stores within the Chelmsford region .
Commenting on his current role , he says : “ I really enjoy being hands on and getting involved in the day-to-day running of the stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward and helping them to reach their full potential .
“ This can be something simple like ensuring they receive the correct training or developing a progress plan to help them reach the next stage of their career .
“ I also work closely with each Store Manager to make sure the store has everything it needs to run efficiently and effectively while meeting its targets .
I then report the store results back to my Regional Director .
“ I ’ ve also been part of the team organising and executing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new Peterborough store .
Ahead of this opening , I worked with different teams across the Aldi business to advertise the opening and recruited the store team .
“ In 2019 I was also fortunate enough to be part of a project team , tasked with re-organising the way Aldi splits its stores across the regions .
Ten stores were placed into the responsibility of my Chelmsford regional team so I had to work with them to ensure the new supply chain and deliveries worked effectively , and the stores and warehouse teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gained experience across the whole Aldi business , taken on the responsibility of managing and opening his own stores and built on his strong managerial skills , Will is now managing stores in West London and looking ahead to his future , knowing that Aldi offers ample opportunities .
He explains : “ I have been very fortunate in my career already , having worked with many inspirational colleagues and played a part in some fascinating projects .
“ Moving forward , I ’ d like to continue to support and inspire my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new challenge such as a secondment in a different country .
I ’ d be particularly interested to learn about the challenges faced in other markets and help to overcome them .
“ Following that , I ’ m motivated to become a Regional Director , with accountability for one of Aldi ’ s 11 regions – I ’ m certainly looking forward to seeing what my future holds !
” • To find out more about a career at Aldi , visit aldirecruitment.co.uk

We quiz Area Manager Will Smith about how he landed his job following a work placement from university
'I was managing my first Aldi store aged just 20 - now I run four of them'
Starting out as an ambitious student eager to learn about the world of retail management in the best place he thought possible, Will Smith couldn’t let the opportunity to move up the Aldi career ladder pass him by.
Here, he tells the story of how he started his Aldi career on the Industrial Placement Programme and returned as a Graduate to become an Aldi Area Manager.
Will was first attracted to a career with Aldi when researching options for his year in industry, which was included as part of his Economics degree at Leeds University.
He comments: “I am very ambitious and like to test myself, therefore when I learnt that only the candidates at the top of their game would receive a place on the competitive Aldi Industrial Placement Programme, I had to go for it.
“Before applying I conducted research by speaking to several peers who’d completed industrial placements elsewhere, all of whom encouraged me to apply to Aldi. I also read about the programme on the Aldi recruitment website which I found extremely useful. As a result, I knew that I would gain real life skills that would help me complete my degree and launch my career.
“I was also drawn in by the idea that, on the General Management Industrial Placement, I would be exposed to the Aldi Head Office, as well as the store environment, therefore gain a holistic view of how the business worked.”
Talking about his experiences while on placement, Will reflects: “I was given responsibility for my first store while the Store Manager was away and I’ll always remember the pride I felt as I kept everything running smoothly at the age of just 20.
“It exposed me to the inner workings of the store and ultimately helped me complete my final project at the end of the programme.”
Following the successful completion of his degree, achieving a 2:1, Will was offered the position of Graduate Area Manager and given responsibility for four stores within the Chelmsford region.
Commenting on his current role, he says: “I really enjoy being hands on and getting involved in the day-to-day running of the stores. Part of this involves driving people forward and helping them to reach their full potential.
“This can be something simple like ensuring they receive the correct training or developing a progress plan to help them reach the next stage of their career.
“I also work closely with each Store Manager to make sure the store has everything it needs to run efficiently and effectively while meeting its targets. I then report the store results back to my Regional Director.
“I’ve also been part of the team organising and executing the opening of new stores, notably the new Peterborough store. Ahead of this opening, I worked with different teams across the Aldi business to advertise the opening and recruited the store team.
“In 2019 I was also fortunate enough to be part of a project team, tasked with re-organising the way Aldi splits its stores across the regions. Ten stores were placed into the responsibility of my Chelmsford regional team so I had to work with them to ensure the new supply chain and deliveries worked effectively, and the stores and warehouse teams were happy with the changes.”
Having gained experience across the whole Aldi business, taken on the responsibility of managing and opening his own stores and built on his strong managerial skills, Will is now managing stores in West London and looking ahead to his future, knowing that Aldi offers ample opportunities.
He explains: “I have been very fortunate in my career already, having worked with many inspirational colleagues and played a part in some fascinating projects.
“Moving forward, I’d like to continue to support and inspire my team, as well as take on a new challenge such as a secondment in a different country. I’d be particularly interested to learn about the challenges faced in other markets and help to overcome them.
“Following that, I’m motivated to become a Regional Director, with accountability for one of Aldi’s 11 regions – I’m certainly looking forward to seeing what my future holds!”


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--ADVERTORIAL: New data protection rules are coming on January 1 - here's what you need to know

If you receive personal data from the EU for business use , you need to act now to ensure you are prepared for data protection requirements that may come into force on January 1 .
Whether you receive details for payroll admin , or customers ’ email addresses , you ’ ll find a host of helpful tools and information on the ICO ( Information Commissioner ’ s Office ) website .
“ We realise many companies won ’ t know data protection law in detail , and it might seem a bit daunting , ” says the ICO ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why we ’ ve produced guidance aimed at SMEs .
“ Businesses that receive personal data from the EU may need to make changes by the end of the year if they want to keep receiving that information lawfully .
Therefore it ’ s important to start preparing now.
” The best way to prepare is to ensure you comply with the General Data Protection Regulation .
“ GDPR asks businesses to be accountable for the personal data they hold and process , ” explains Steve .
“ Knowing what information you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retaining or deleting personal data , make good business sense , and will show customers you ’ re taking care of their data .
Further changes may be needed depending on what is agreed between the UK and the EU.
” John Whittingdale , the UK Government ’ s Minister of State for Media and Data , is also encouraging businesses to start preparing .
“ It is vital for businesses receiving personal data from the European Union and the European Economic Area to get ready now to make sure they can keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I encourage firms to follow the Information Commissioner 's Office online guidance which makes it simple and easy for small and medium-sized businesses and organisations in every sector to get on the front foot.
” One business owner who has already made plans is Alex Stewart ( below ) , founder of eco-conscious travel goods company OneNine5 .
“ Germany is our second biggest market outside the UK , and we hold data from EU countries when we ship orders and when we ask people to sign up to our newsletters , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll take an extra step to make sure we ’ re EU compliant – we don ’ t want to fall short.
” Steve agrees it ’ s wise for SMEs like OneNine5 to take action now .
“ You may need to get in touch with your partner in the EU to agree on additional steps to protect personal data , ” he says .
“ Again , the ICO ’ s guidance talks through measures you may need to take , such as putting a standard contractual clause ( SCC ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set of terms and conditions that the sender and receiver of personal data sign up to , which offers protection under GDPR for both parties .
Find more at ico.org.uk .
Don ’ t leave it too late .
You could be prevented from receiving personal data that is essential for the running of your business .
• None Details of the key actions that businesses and individuals need to take before the end of the transition period can be found on gov.uk/transition .

As the UK enters its new relationship with the EU, is your business ready?
New data protection regulations may be coming on January 1 - here's what you need to do now
If you receive personal data from the EU for business use, you need to act now to ensure you are prepared for data protection requirements that may come into force on January 1.
Whether you receive details for payroll admin, or customers’ email addresses, you’ll find a host of helpful tools and information on the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) website.
“We realise many companies won’t know data protection law in detail, and it might seem a bit daunting,” says the ICO’s Steve Wood. “This is why we’ve produced guidance aimed at SMEs.
“Businesses that receive personal data from the EU may need to make changes by the end of the year if they want to keep receiving that information lawfully. Therefore it’s important to start preparing now.”
The best way to prepare is to ensure you comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. “GDPR asks businesses to be accountable for the personal data they hold and process,” explains Steve.
“Knowing what information you have, and operating effective storage systems for retaining or deleting personal data, make good business sense, and will show customers you’re taking care of their data. Further changes may be needed depending on what is agreed between the UK and the EU.”
John Whittingdale, the UK Government’s Minister of State for Media and Data, is also encouraging businesses to start preparing.
“It is vital for businesses receiving personal data from the European Union and the European Economic Area to get ready now to make sure they can keep it flowing lawfully from 1 January. I encourage firms to follow the Information Commissioner's Office online guidance which makes it simple and easy for small and medium-sized businesses and organisations in every sector to get on the front foot.”
One business owner who has already made plans is Alex Stewart (below), founder of eco-conscious travel goods company OneNine5.
“Germany is our second biggest market outside the UK, and we hold data from EU countries when we ship orders and when we ask people to sign up to our newsletters,” says Alex.
“So we’ll take an extra step to make sure we’re EU compliant – we don’t want to fall short.” Steve agrees it’s wise for SMEs like OneNine5 to take action now.
“You may need to get in touch with your partner in the EU to agree on additional steps to protect personal data,” he says.
Many sectors need to act now - they include: Financial services/ accountancy
Transportation and distribution
Manufacturing
Legal
IT and telecoms
Media, marketing, advertising, PR and sales
Medical and health services
Retail
Hospitality and leisure
Charity/ third sector Be prepared. Check gov.uk for further guidance.
“Again, the ICO’s guidance talks through measures you may need to take, such as putting a standard contractual clause (SCC) in place.”
An SCC is a set of terms and conditions that the sender and receiver of personal data sign up to, which offers protection under GDPR for both parties. Find more at ico.org.uk.
Don’t leave it too late. You could be prevented from receiving personal data that is essential for the running of your business.


thedailymirror--2020-10-27--Strictly's Janette admits she misses Aljaz as they're forced to live apart

Strictly Come Dancing pro Janette Manrara has admitted she ’ s missing her husband and fellow star Aljaz Skorjanec while she isolates in the show ’ s strict Covid bubble .
The BBC show has been forced to introduce a series of harsh measures this year , in order for the show to go ahead .
Contestants and pros had to isolate from the general public for 14 days and now old mix with a handful of people beside their dance partner .
The duos have been put into “ bubbles ” , which allows them to dance freely while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of a 100 new format changes the show has made in order to abide by the government ’ s guidelines .
Speaking to The Sun , Janette told how she ’ s dealing with the measures which mean she can ’ t be anywhere near her husband , despite seeing him at work .
She told the publication : “ I do see him around the studio .
The hardest bit is when I do see him , my instinct is to run and hug him , but , of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We ’ ve been together ten years almost , so it ’ s a good thing those butterflies are still there .
`` But it ’ s so frustrating I can ’ t do anything with those butterflies.
” She revealed their getting by with FaceTime and chat while their both in bed and Janette rubs her legs which are sore from jiving with partner HRVY .
Bosses have devised a host of new format changes in order to abide by the government ’ s guidelines .
In order to keep in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dancing duos have to sit on tables in their couples in the audience area opposite the judges , rather than gather together backstage .
Host Claudia Winkleman has been seen interviewing one couple at a time and the dance routines are not quite as elaborate as previous years .
Judges are sat at least two metres apart and Bruno Tonioli will only appear via video link from LA for the results shows .
Strictly 2020 will air for just nine weeks , which is a pretty significant reduction from the usual 13 weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this year 's series has also been slashed in order to reduce the number of individuals in studio at one time .
Only a small number of crew members will be working their magic backstage , and judges Shirley Ballas , Craig Revel Horwood , Motsi Mabuse have been forced to ditch their entourage and glam squads .
*Strictly airs next Saturday at 7.15pm on BBC One

janette and alijaz forced to live apart after 10 years together for strictly
janette and alijaz forced to live apart after 10 years together for strictly
The duos have been put into “bubbles”, which allows them to dance freely while in close contact with one another as part of a 100 new format changes the show has made in order to abide by the government’s guidelines
Strictly's Janette Manrara admits she misses husband Aljaz as they're forced to live apart
Strictly Come Dancing pro Janette Manrara has admitted she’s missing her husband and fellow star Aljaz Skorjanec while she isolates in the show’s strict Covid bubble.
The BBC show has been forced to introduce a series of harsh measures this year, in order for the show to go ahead.
Contestants and pros had to isolate from the general public for 14 days and now old mix with a handful of people beside their dance partner.
The duos have been put into “bubbles”, which allows them to dance freely while in close contact with one another as part of a 100 new format changes the show has made in order to abide by the government’s guidelines.
Image: PA) PA)
Speaking to The Sun, Janette told how she’s dealing with the measures which mean she can’t be anywhere near her husband, despite seeing him at work.
She told the publication: “I do see him around the studio. The hardest bit is when I do see him, my instinct is to run and hug him, but, of course, I can’t touch him.
"We’ve been together ten years almost, so it’s a good thing those butterflies are still there.
"But it’s so frustrating I can’t do anything with those butterflies.”
She revealed their getting by with FaceTime and chat while their both in bed and Janette rubs her legs which are sore from jiving with partner HRVY.
Image: PA) PA)
Bosses have devised a host of new format changes in order to abide by the government’s guidelines.
In order to keep in line with social distancing restrictions, the dancing duos have to sit on tables in their couples in the audience area opposite the judges, rather than gather together backstage.
Host Claudia Winkleman has been seen interviewing one couple at a time and the dance routines are not quite as elaborate as previous years.
Judges are sat at least two metres apart and Bruno Tonioli will only appear via video link from LA for the results shows.
Image: PA) PA)
Strictly 2020 will air for just nine weeks, which is a pretty significant reduction from the usual 13 weeks.
The number of celebrities taking part in this year's series has also been slashed in order to reduce the number of individuals in studio at one time.
Only a small number of crew members will be working their magic backstage, and judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse have been forced to ditch their entourage and glam squads.
*Strictly airs next Saturday at 7.15pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-10-27--Donald Trump campaign website apparently hacked with sinister message

Donald Trump 's campaign website was taken offline last night after apparently being hacked .
For a few minutes , the events page of the website donaldjtrump.com showed a message apparently placed there by hackers , before going offline entirely .
The message , posted below the crests of the FBI and Department of Justice , read : `` This site was seized . ''
It went on : `` The world has had enough of the fake-news spreaded ( sic ) daily by President Donald J Trump .
`` It is time to allow the world to know the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to claim `` multiple devices '' had been compromised , which allowed the hackers access to data from `` Trump and relatives . ''
The campaign said in a statement that they were working with law enforcement , and that there was `` no exposure to sensitive data because none of it is actually stored on the site . ''
It goes on to claim `` internal and secret conversations strictly classified information '' proved the Trump administration had been involved in the `` origin '' of the coronavirus .
And it claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discredits Mr Trump as a President , proving his criminal involvement and coorperation ( sic ) with foreign actors manipulating the 2020 elections .
The US citizens have no choice .
The apparent hackers did not provide any evidence for any of the outlandish claims made in the message .
But they included a pair of account numbers for a cryptocurrency , Monero .
They said the public could vote by donating cash to one account if they wanted the information release , or the other if they did not .

The site's events page was apparently replaced with a message claiming sensitive, hacked data about the Trump family would be released
Donald Trump's campaign website was taken offline last night after apparently being hacked.
For a few minutes, the events page of the website donaldjtrump.com showed a message apparently placed there by hackers, before going offline entirely.
The message, posted below the crests of the FBI and Department of Justice, read: "This site was seized."
It went on: "The world has had enough of the fake-news spreaded (sic) daily by President Donald J Trump.
"It is time to allow the world to know the truth."
The message went on to claim "multiple devices" had been compromised, which allowed the hackers access to data from "Trump and relatives."
The campaign said in a statement that they were working with law enforcement, and that there was "no exposure to sensitive data because none of it is actually stored on the site."
It goes on to claim "internal and secret conversations strictly classified information" proved the Trump administration had been involved in the "origin" of the coronavirus.
And it claims: "We have evidence that completely discredits Mr Trump as a President, proving his criminal involvement and coorperation (sic) with foreign actors manipulating the 2020 elections. The US citizens have no choice.
The apparent hackers did not provide any evidence for any of the outlandish claims made in the message.
But they included a pair of account numbers for a cryptocurrency, Monero.
They said the public could vote by donating cash to one account if they wanted the information release, or the other if they did not.


thedailymirror--2020-10-27--ITV viewers switch off The Sister after putting on subtitles due to 'mumbling'

Sinister ITV drama The Sister gripped viewers once again this evening - but some fans abandoned ship after the `` constant mumbling '' made it difficult for them to understand what was going on .
Inspired by Luther author Neil Cross ' book The Burial , The Sister slowly what really happened that fateful night 10 years ago when two men buried a body in the haunted woods .
Viewers watched in the very first episode as Bob , played by Bertie Carvel , stepped back into Nathan 's ( Russell Tovey ) life to remind him of what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marry the sister of the girl he buried , which is sure to catch up with him .
And while viewers were intrigued by what was really going on , some were left increasingly frustrated by Nathan 's incessant mumbling , prompting them to give up on the series altogether .
One tweeted : `` I ’ m not on board with all of the mumbling that ’ s going on in # thesister # articulateclearlyplease . ''
While another commented : `` Not sure I can stick with # TheSister on # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ russelltovey is mumbling for starters and all this jumping back and forwards in time just too confusing . ''
A third wrote : `` I was really looking forward to # TheSister but that first ep was pretty boring .
Also couldn ’ t understand half the things Russell Tovey said due to all the mumbling ...
Disappointing ! ''
`` Why is he mumbling all the time ?
I ’ ve had to put the subtitles on # TheSister , '' another questioned .
One commented : `` Getting a bit silly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tovey is rubbish ... .
# TheSister . ''
*The Sister returns tomorrow night at 9pm on ITV

While viewers of the ITV drama were intrigued by what was really going on, some were left increasingly frustrated by Nathan's incessant mumbling, prompting them to give up on the series altogether
ITV viewers switch off The Sister after putting on subtitles due to 'constant mumbling'
Sinister ITV drama The Sister gripped viewers once again this evening - but some fans abandoned ship after the "constant mumbling" made it difficult for them to understand what was going on.
Inspired by Luther author Neil Cross' book The Burial, The Sister slowly what really happened that fateful night 10 years ago when two men buried a body in the haunted woods.
Viewers watched in the very first episode as Bob, played by Bertie Carvel, stepped back into Nathan's (Russell Tovey) life to remind him of what they had done.
Nathan went on to marry the sister of the girl he buried, which is sure to catch up with him.
Image: ITV) ITV)
And while viewers were intrigued by what was really going on, some were left increasingly frustrated by Nathan's incessant mumbling, prompting them to give up on the series altogether.
One tweeted: "I’m not on board with all of the mumbling that’s going on in #thesister #articulateclearlyplease."
Image: ITV) ITV)
While another commented: "Not sure I can stick with #TheSister on #ITV can’t hear what @russelltovey is mumbling for starters and all this jumping back and forwards in time just too confusing."
A third wrote: "I was really looking forward to #TheSister but that first ep was pretty boring. Also couldn’t understand half the things Russell Tovey said due to all the mumbling... Disappointing!"
"Why is he mumbling all the time? I’ve had to put the subtitles on #TheSister," another questioned.
One commented: "Getting a bit silly and the mumbling of both Carvel and Tovey is rubbish .... #TheSister."
*The Sister returns tomorrow night at 9pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-10-27--Walking Dead's Maggie Grace welcomes first baby with husband Brent Bushnell

The Walking Dead star Maggie Grace has announced she ’ s welcomed her first child with with husband Brent Bushnell .
The 37-year-old revealed to fans they ’ d welcomed a baby boy in a very political birth announcement .
The actress told fans the exciting news on her Instagram on Tuesday , alongside a gorgeous golden-hour snap of her kissing her new baby ’ s head .
The tender moment was captioned : “ The BEST mornings !
“ The shift to parenthood has been the most profound and beautiful experience of my life , ” she went on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have a baby.
” She then took the opportunity to urge fans to offer future generations “ a better , more compassionate world ” by voting for Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris while she had their attention .
“ We long to offer him a better , more compassionate world , and we want to equip him to make it better , ” she wrote .
“ Let ’ s elect leaders our kids can look up to , ” she finished , before tagging former VP Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # whatimvotingfor # whyivote # yourvotematters and # votebymaskormail .
Maggie announced her pregnancy back in March with an adorable picture that showed her cradling her bump .
In a gushing post , Maggie announced : “ In the midst of these uncertain times , we ’ ve been blessed with a joyful reminder of what ’ s most important .
“ Our first little one will be joining us this summer .
“ Sending love to you and your families , may you stay safe and healthy.
” The mum-to-be added several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have company !
” referencing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
Since finding fame in Lost , Maggie has gone on to star in huge motion pictures like the Taken trilogy , where she played Kim Mills and The Twilight Saga as Irina .

WALKING DEAD STAR MAGGIE GRACE GETS CLOSE WITH HUSBAND BRENT BUSHNELL ON THE RED CARPET
WALKING DEAD STAR MAGGIE GRACE GETS CLOSE WITH HUSBAND BRENT BUSHNELL ON THE RED CARPET
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The actress told fans the exciting news on her Instagram on Tuesday, alongside a gorgeous golden-hour snap of her kissing her new baby’s head
The Walking Dead star Maggie Grace has announced she’s welcomed her first child with with husband Brent Bushnell.
The 37-year-old revealed to fans they’d welcomed a baby boy in a very political birth announcement.
The actress told fans the exciting news on her Instagram on Tuesday, alongside a gorgeous golden-hour snap of her kissing her new baby’s head.
The tender moment was captioned: “The BEST mornings!
“The shift to parenthood has been the most profound and beautiful experience of my life,” she went on.
Image: maggiegrace/Instagram) maggiegrace/Instagram)
“2020 is a wild time to have a baby.”
She then took the opportunity to urge fans to offer future generations “a better, more compassionate world” by voting for Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris while she had their attention.
“We long to offer him a better, more compassionate world, and we want to equip him to make it better,” she wrote.
“Let’s elect leaders our kids can look up to,” she finished, before tagging former VP Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, as well as #whatimvotingfor #whyivote #yourvotematters and #votebymaskormail.
Maggie announced her pregnancy back in March with an adorable picture that showed her cradling her bump.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In a gushing post, Maggie announced: “In the midst of these uncertain times, we’ve been blessed with a joyful reminder of what’s most important.
“Our first little one will be joining us this summer.
“Sending love to you and your families, may you stay safe and healthy.”
The mum-to-be added several hashtags, including: “isolating but I have company!” referencing the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Since finding fame in Lost, Maggie has gone on to star in huge motion pictures like the Taken trilogy, where she played Kim Mills and The Twilight Saga as Irina.


thedailymirror--2020-10-27--Lovestruck The Chase fans dub player 'fittest contestant ever'

Fans of The Chase were left picking their jaws up off the floor on Wednesday night as a stunning contestant stepped on screen to take part in the quiz show .
Hoping to beat the Chaser , the gorgeous Alicia stepped out in front of Bradley Walsh to take on Shaun Wallace .
Fans were quick to take to social media to gush over the Liverpool lass , dubbing her the `` fittest contestant '' ever .
Gobsmacked viewers took to social media to praise the contestant ’ s incredible looks .
One wrote : “ `` Alicia is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ # TheChase , '' followed by the love-struck emoji .
While a second tweeted : `` Alicia could be the best looking contestant the chase has seen .
I 'd even let her take the minus offer and would n't complain # TheChase . ''
A third went so far as to say she was the `` fittest contestant '' who has `` ever been on the show '' .
The raven-haired beauty told ITV host Bradley that she planned on spending her share of the money on travelling , should they beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walsh before she attempted to take on Shaun , Alicia told of how she adores travelling .
She revealed how she had planned to travel to four countries in a week by herself but her protective dad Brian urged that he join her to ensure her safety .
Alicia confessed she had a “ lovely time ” but wanted to make more memories and go it alone .
Sadly fans weren ’ t able to gawp at the beauty for too long as she got knocked out in the first round after failing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ builder .
*The Chase is on weekdays at 5pm on ITV1

THE CHASE FANS DISTRACTED BY 'FITTEST PLAYER EVER' AS BEAUTY ALICIA STEALS SHOW
THE CHASE FANS DISTRACTED BY 'FITTEST PLAYER EVER' AS BEAUTY ALICIA STEALS SHOW
Hoping to beat the Chaser, the gorgeous Alicia stepped out in front of Bradley Walsh to take on Shaun Wallace on Wednesday
Fans of The Chase were left picking their jaws up off the floor on Wednesday night as a stunning contestant stepped on screen to take part in the quiz show.
Hoping to beat the Chaser, the gorgeous Alicia stepped out in front of Bradley Walsh to take on Shaun Wallace.
Fans were quick to take to social media to gush over the Liverpool lass, dubbing her the "fittest contestant" ever.
Gobsmacked viewers took to social media to praise the contestant’s incredible looks.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One wrote: “"Alicia is a bit of alright isn't she? #TheChase," followed by the love-struck emoji.
While a second tweeted: "Alicia could be the best looking contestant the chase has seen. I'd even let her take the minus offer and wouldn't complain #TheChase."
A third went so far as to say she was the "fittest contestant" who has "ever been on the show".
The raven-haired beauty told ITV host Bradley that she planned on spending her share of the money on travelling, should they beat the Chaser.
Talking to host Bradley Walsh before she attempted to take on Shaun, Alicia told of how she adores travelling.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She revealed how she had planned to travel to four countries in a week by herself but her protective dad Brian urged that he join her to ensure her safety.
Alicia confessed she had a “lovely time” but wanted to make more memories and go it alone.
Sadly fans weren’t able to gawp at the beauty for too long as she got knocked out in the first round after failing to win any money in the cash builder.
*The Chase is on weekdays at 5pm on ITV1


thedailymirror--2020-10-27--McDonald's staffer moves wedding reception to her work after venue cancellation

A McDonald 's employee will hold her wedding reception at her work after her original venue cancelled twice because of coronavirus .
Melissa Russell will head to the McDonald 's restaurant in Motherwell , near Glasgow , Scotland , after marrying her fiancée Shannon McKenna .
The 27-year-old , who has worked at the branch for the last six years , is in a race against time to arrange a venue due to her father 's failing health , the Daily Record reports .
McDonald 's franchise owner Kate Walker came to the rescue after agreeing to host their reception @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married on Saturday .
Melissa said : `` We ’ re so grateful to Kate for hosting us and our small party on such a special day .
“ It ’ s not the day we ’ d imagined , but we ’ re over the moon to be spending the reception at the Motherwell restaurant .
It will certainly be one to remember .
Do you have a similar romantic story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk “ I ’ ve worked at McDonald ’ s for six years now and have made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as friends for life , so I ’ m excited to spend the evening there with my loved ones .
McDonald 's franchise owner Kate Walker said they were `` delighted '' to have been asked to host the reception after hearing about the difficulties Melissa and Shannon had in trying to secure a venue .
She added : `` It ’ s an absolute pleasure to be able to host Mel and Shannon ’ s wedding reception on Saturday .
“ We were delighted when they asked us to use the restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d had trying to secure a venue and a date .
`` Mel has been a valued part of my team for six years now and it ’ s great to be able to give something back as a thank you for all her hard work .
`` Here at McDonald ’ s we pride ourselves on COVID safety and we ’ ll be taking every precaution to ensure the wedding can go ahead within the current government restrictions .
“ We ’ re really looking forward to being a part of @ @ @ @ @

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Melissa Russell and Shannon McKenna will have their wedding reception at a McDonald's restaurant in Motherwell, near Glasgow, Scotland, after their original venue was cancelled twice because of coronavirus
Woman moves wedding to McDonald's after first venue closes due to coronavirus
A McDonald's employee will hold her wedding reception at her work after her original venue cancelled twice because of coronavirus.
Melissa Russell will head to the McDonald's restaurant in Motherwell, near Glasgow, Scotland, after marrying her fiancée Shannon McKenna.
The 27-year-old, who has worked at the branch for the last six years, is in a race against time to arrange a venue due to her father's failing health, the Daily Record reports.
McDonald's franchise owner Kate Walker came to the rescue after agreeing to host their reception at her restaurant after the couple get married on Saturday.
Melissa said: "We’re so grateful to Kate for hosting us and our small party on such a special day.
“It’s not the day we’d imagined, but we’re over the moon to be spending the reception at the Motherwell restaurant. It will certainly be one to remember.
Do you have a similar romantic story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
“I’ve worked at McDonald’s for six years now and have made many happy memories there, as well as friends for life, so I’m excited to spend the evening there with my loved ones.
“I can’t wait to become Mrs McKenna.”
McDonald's franchise owner Kate Walker said they were "delighted" to have been asked to host the reception after hearing about the difficulties Melissa and Shannon had in trying to secure a venue.
She added: "It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to host Mel and Shannon’s wedding reception on Saturday.
Image: PA) PA)
“We were delighted when they asked us to use the restaurant, especially after hearing the trouble they’d had trying to secure a venue and a date.
"Mel has been a valued part of my team for six years now and it’s great to be able to give something back as a thank you for all her hard work.
"Here at McDonald’s we pride ourselves on COVID safety and we’ll be taking every precaution to ensure the wedding can go ahead within the current government restrictions.
“We’re really looking forward to being a part of their special day.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-28--Klopp takes swipe at Brazil boss Tite after Liverpool star Fabinho's involvement

Jurgen Klopp has taken a swipe at Brazil manager Tite following Fabinho 's hamstring injury .
The midfielder had been filling in at centre-back following the long-term injury to Virgil van Dijk .
But Klopp 's solution abruptly came to a halt against Midtjylland .
Fabinho was replaced exactly 30 minutes into Liverpool 's Champions League fixture vs Midtjylland after picking up a hamstring problem .
Rhys Williams came on as his replacement .
How long Fabinho is out for is yet to be revealed but the timing could n't be worse for Klopp .
The November international break is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually those two weeks provide a chance for injured players to buy some time .
Klopp , though , used it as a chance to take a swipe at Brazil boss Tite .
`` I 'm not sure if Tite 's too worried because he plays him never so he will probably now not sit on the bench for the next three international games , '' said the Liverpool boss .
`` For us it 's obviously a proper blow but for now we do n't know .
`` Fab was not positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will see , we have to wait for the scan tomorrow morning and then we will know more . ''
Discussing Fabinho 's injury in more detail , he said : `` It 's exactly the last thing we needed .
What can I say ?
I know he felt his hamstring , that 's not good , he did n't feel it that much , he said he could have played on but with no sprints any more so that does n't help in that position obviously .
`` We 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scan and then we 'll know more , but that 's not good , of course . ''

Jurgen Klopp has taken a swipe at Brazil manager Tite following Fabinho's hamstring injury.
The midfielder had been filling in at centre-back following the long-term injury to Virgil van Dijk. But Klopp 's solution abruptly came to a halt against Midtjylland.
Fabinho was replaced exactly 30 minutes into Liverpool's Champions League fixture vs Midtjylland after picking up a hamstring problem. Rhys Williams came on as his replacement.
How long Fabinho is out for is yet to be revealed but the timing couldn't be worse for Klopp.
The November international break is around the corner, however, and usually those two weeks provide a chance for injured players to buy some time.
Image: PA) PA)
Klopp, though, used it as a chance to take a swipe at Brazil boss Tite.
"I'm not sure if Tite's too worried because he plays him never so he will probably now not sit on the bench for the next three international games," said the Liverpool boss.
"For us it's obviously a proper blow but for now we don't know.
"Fab was not positive but not too negative as well so we will see, we have to wait for the scan tomorrow morning and then we will know more."
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Discussing Fabinho's injury in more detail, he said: "It's exactly the last thing we needed. What can I say? I know he felt his hamstring, that's not good, he didn't feel it that much, he said he could have played on but with no sprints any more so that doesn't help in that position obviously.
"We'll see, we have to do a scan and then we'll know more, but that's not good, of course."