thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Dad who slit throats of his two kids in lockdown sent to psychiatric hospital

A shopkeeper who slit the throats of his two children and later claimed customers had been breathing 'alcohol fumes ' on him has been sent to a psychiatric hospital indefinitely .
Nadarajah Nithiyakumar killed 18-month-old Pavinya and her three-year-old brother Nigish while his wife was in the shower during lockdown on April 26 .
Nithiyakumar , of Ilford , previously admitted two counts of manslaughter by diminished responsibility and was sentenced at the Old Bailey today .
After the attack , the 41-year-old told the children 's mother , Nisanthini `` I 've cut off the children '' when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standing over them with a knife covered in blood .
The delusional dad told doctors he had been `` frustrated '' because he suspected that customers were trying to torment him at CVS Superstore in Hainault , Essex .
He contemplated `` suicide '' when he finished his shift and decided to kill himself and his children when he returned home to their tiny flat in Ilford , East London .
The father believed his children would become `` naughty '' if they were left without a father and resolved to end their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he picked up two kitchen knives while the oblivious mother was in the bathroom and `` unleashed horror '' .
Mrs Nithiyakumar was later heard screaming `` My husband cut my babies '' in a 999 call before police arrived at the address to find her `` hysterical '' at 5.37pm .
Baby Pavinya was pronounced dead at the scene and Nigish was rushed to Royal London Hospital where he died two hours later .
Nithiyakumar was placed into an induced coma after the incident , the court heard .
He survived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and children were when he was arrested at the hospital under suspicion of murder upon waking .
The father later described to police `` in detail '' how he killed his children with a knife because believed they would suffer without him .
In mitigation , Steven Perian QC said : `` The defendant realises what he has done .
He has started to understand his actions and is devastated from what has occurred . ''
Mrs Justice Cutts handed him a hospital order without limit of time .
She told him : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been devastating .
`` Two young and innocent children have had their futures and their lives taken from them by their own father .
`` Your wife came out of the shower on what she considered to be a normal day to the most horrific scene imaginable .
`` Her babies dead or dying on the bed , you with a knife in your hand . ''
Assisted in the dock by an interpreter , Nithiyakumar appeared wearing a dark blue hoodie with a surgical mask .
He remained expressionless throughout the sentencing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by diminished responsibility at an earlier hearing .
In a victim impact statement , the children 's mother , Nisanthini Nithiyakumar , said : `` After my children were born I was the happiest woman in the world .
Every moment I spent with my kids , these were my happiest moments .
`` They were both my world and I doted on them , my future ambitions and my life surrounded my children . ''
She said Nigish had a lovely smile and personality and Pavinya was a `` blessing and miracle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I never expected this sort of incident to happen in my life and a mother to outlive her children .
`` On the day of the incident I saw my children and what he did to them .
I could not understand if it was dream or a nightmare , with those shocking images never leaving me . ''
The court heard that the defendant had been granted asylum after arriving in Britain from Sri Lanka in 1999 .
He first came to the attention of mental health services in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but his treatment lapsed .

Shopkeeper Nadarajah Nithiyakumar, 41, killed his two children, 18-month-old Pavinya and brother Nigish, 3, in Ilford, east London, during the first coronavirus lockdown
Dad who slit throats of his two kids during lockdown sent to psychiatric hospital
A shopkeeper who slit the throats of his two children and later claimed customers had been breathing 'alcohol fumes' on him has been sent to a psychiatric hospital indefinitely.
Nadarajah Nithiyakumar killed 18-month-old Pavinya and three-year-old brother Nigish while his wife was in the shower during lockdown on April 26.
Nithiyakumar, of Ilford, previously admitted two counts of manslaughter by diminished responsibility and was sentenced at the Old Bailey today.
After the attack, the 41-year-old told the children's mother Nisanthini "I've cut off the children" when she walked into the bedroom to find him standing over them with a knife covered in blood.
The delusional dad told doctors he had been "frustrated" because he suspected that customers were trying to torment him at CVS Superstore in Hainault, Essex.
He contemplated "suicide" when he finished his shift and decided to kill himself and his children when he returned home to their tiny flat in Ilford, East London.
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The father believed his children would become "naughty" if they were left without a father and resolved to end their lives before his own.
Without warning, he picked up two kitchen knives while the oblivious mother was in the bathroom and "unleashed horror".
Mrs Nithiyakumar was later heard screaming "My husband cut my babies" in a 999 call before police arrived at the address to find her "hysterical" at 5.37pm.
Baby Pavinya was pronounced dead at the scene and Nigish was rushed to Royal London Hospital where he died two hours later.
Nithiyakumar was placed into an induced coma after the incident, the court heard.
He survived surgery and asked officers how his wife and children were when he was arrested at the hospital under suspicion of murder upon waking.
The father later described to police "in detail" how he killed his children with a knife because believed they would suffer without him.
In mitigation, Steven Perian QC said: "The defendant realises what he has done. He has started to understand his actions and is devastated from what has occurred."
Mrs Justice Cutts handed him a hospital order without limit of time.
She told him: "The consequences of your actions have been devastating.
"Two young and innocent children have had their futures and their lives taken from them by their own father.
"Your wife came out of the shower on what she considered to be a normal day to the most horrific scene imaginable.
"Her babies dead or dying on the bed, you with a knife in your hand."
Assisted in the dock by an interpreter, Nithiyakumar appeared wearing a dark blue hoodie with a surgical mask.
He remained expressionless throughout the sentencing, having admitted two counts of manslaughter by diminished responsibility at an earlier hearing.
In a victim impact statement, the children's mother, Nisanthini Nithiyakumar, said: "After my children were born I was the happiest woman in the world. Every moment I spent with my kids, these were my happiest moments.
"They were both my world and I doted on them, my future ambitions and my life surrounded my children."
She said Nigish had a lovely smile and personality and Pavinya was a "blessing and miracle".
Image: PA) PA)
Of their killings, she said: "I never expected this sort of incident to happen in my life and a mother to outlive her children.
"On the day of the incident I saw my children and what he did to them. I could not understand if it was dream or a nightmare, with those shocking images never leaving me."
The court heard that the defendant had been granted asylum after arriving in Britain from Sri Lanka in 1999.
He first came to the attention of mental health services in 2010 and was put on anti-psychotic medication but his treatment lapsed.
An NSPCC spokesperson said: “This is a tragic case in which two young children sadly lost their lives in the care of someone trusted to protect them.
“We all have a duty to look out for the welfare of children. If anyone has any concerns about a child please call the NSPCC’s helpline, free and in confidence on 0808 800 5000.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Cruel customer orders 21 meals from struggling restaurant and refuses to pay

A cruel prankster ordered 21 meals from a restaurant and gave the delivery driver a fake address before refused to pay for the food because he has `` a housewife '' that does his cooking .
The man ordered $ 170 worth of food from the struggling family restaurant and because he 'd provided the wrong address , the delivery driver turned up at the door of a confused resident in Melbourne , Australia .
The prankster then proceeded to send cruel messages to the delivery driver after he was contacted because the address was wrong , saying things like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The man had ordered 21 meals , consisting of a range of meat dishes with rice .
He was required to pay the $ 170 he owed upon delivery .
When he received a text from the delivery driver saying `` food is on the way '' , the man replied with a thumbs up .
But then when the driver realised he 'd been sent to the wrong address , he said : `` Address you provided is not correct ... it 's not correct address it seems . ''
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know .
F*** heads . ''
The delivery driver replied : `` Thank you for letting a small local struggling business down by doing these kind of inhuman jokes .
Blessings . ''
Then the man said : `` You stupid c*** .
No one gon na buy your s*** .
I have a housewife so I do n't need your f****** food . ''
Screenshots of the text conversation were shared to Reddit , prompting a lot of anger over what the man had done .
One person said : `` Disgusting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would do this . ''
`` Irked me that he did n't say he had a wife , but a housewife , like that 's her whole identity .
Feel sorry for her .
She probably has to put up with this sort of stupid power game s*** too , '' said another Reddit user .
Someone else said : `` Wow what an a**hole . ''

The man ordered food from a Melbourne restaurant and refused to pay, explaining he 'has a housewife' to do his cooking, after giving the struggling business a false address
A cruel prankster ordered 21 meals from a restaurant and gave the delivery driver a fake address before refused to pay for the food because he has "a housewife" that does his cooking.
The man ordered $170 worth of food from the struggling family restaurant and because he'd provided the wrong address, the delivery driver turned up at the door of a confused resident in Melbourne, Australia.
The prankster then proceeded to send cruel messages to the delivery driver after he was contacted because the address was wrong, saying things like "I know. F*** heads".
The man had ordered 21 meals, consisting of a range of meat dishes with rice. He was required to pay the $170 he owed upon delivery.
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When he received a text from the delivery driver saying "food is on the way", the man replied with a thumbs up.
But then when the driver realised he'd been sent to the wrong address, he said: "Address you provided is not correct...it's not correct address it seems."
To which the customer replied: "I know. F*** heads."
The delivery driver replied: "Thank you for letting a small local struggling business down by doing these kind of inhuman jokes. Blessings."
Image: Reddit) Reddit)
Then the man said: "You stupid c***. No one gonna buy your s***. I have a housewife so I don't need your f****** food."
Screenshots of the text conversation were shared to Reddit, prompting a lot of anger over what the man had done.
One person said: "Disgusting. I don't understand why someone would do this."
"Irked me that he didn't say he had a wife, but a housewife, like that's her whole identity. Feel sorry for her. She probably has to put up with this sort of stupid power game s*** too," said another Reddit user.
Someone else said: "Wow what an a**hole."


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Corrie bosses refused to change Yasmeen and Geoff story despite fans hating it

Coronation Street bosses refused to change their controversial Yasmeen and Geoff storyline despite knowing many fans hated it .
The hard-hitting plot reached an epic conclusion last night when Geoff ( Ian Bartholomew ) met a grisly end .
The soap villain fell off a roof as he chased Yasmeen Nazir ( Shelley King ) , who he 'd been seen abusing for months .
Now John Wiston , Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North , has admitted telly chiefs knew some viewers were finding the plot hard to watch , but they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` For a long part of [ Yasmeen and Geoff ] story , perhaps maybe even until Geoff locked Yasmeen in the box , people were hating it .
Really hating it .
`` Hating Geoff , rightly , but also hating the story .
How can we watch this man being cruel to this woman for so long ?
`` And then they suddenly got it and realised where we were going .
`` We had plenty of time to change the story .
We could have said : 'Social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from it . '
`` But we stuck to our guns .
You have to do that with social media .
You just have to say : 'You will eventually get your satisfaction . '
'' Fans got their `` satisfaction '' last when evil Geoff plummeted to his doom .
It came just days after Yasmeen was found not guilty of attempting to murder Geoff when she bottled him in the neck in self-defence .
In last night 's episode , he arrived at the house drunk to demand a fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he accused her of attacking him and rejecting him before setting fire to the house and chasing her up to the roof .
There was a confrontation with Alya and Yasmeen before Geoff lost his balance and fell to his death , wrapping up one of the soap 's most nail-biting storylines .
The dramatic episode was part of the show 's 60 anniversary shows which air all week on ITV .

Coronation Street chiefs realised viewers were not happy with the long-running storyline after seeing gripes on social media but they were determined to see it through until the end
Corrie bosses refused to change Yasmeen and Geoff story despite fans hating it
Coronation Street bosses refused to change their controversial Yasmeen and Geoff storyline despite knowing many fans hated it.
The hard-hitting plot reached an epic conclusion last night when Geoff (Ian Bartholomew) met a grisly end.
The soap villain fell off a roof as he chased Yasmeen Nazir (Shelley King), who he'd been seen abusing for months.
Now John Wiston, Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North, has admitted telly chiefs knew some viewers were finding the plot hard to watch, but they were determined to keep going.
He said: "For a long part of [Yasmeen and Geoff] story, perhaps maybe even until Geoff locked Yasmeen in the box, people were hating it. Really hating it.
"Hating Geoff, rightly, but also hating the story. How can we watch this man being cruel to this woman for so long?
Image: ITV) ITV)
"And then they suddenly got it and realised where we were going.
"We had plenty of time to change the story. We could have said: 'Social media hates this story. We can go away from it.'
"But we stuck to our guns. You have to do that with social media. You just have to say: 'You will eventually get your satisfaction.'"
Image: PA) PA) Image: ITV) ITV)
Fans got their "satisfaction" last when evil Geoff plummeted to his doom.
It came just days after Yasmeen was found not guilty of attempting to murder Geoff when she bottled him in the neck in self-defence.
In last night's episode, he arrived at the house drunk to demand a fresh start with Yasmeen.
In uncomfortable scenes, he accused her of attacking him and rejecting him before setting fire to the house and chasing her up to the roof.
There was a confrontation with Alya and Yasmeen before Geoff lost his balance and fell to his death, wrapping up one of the soap's most nail-biting storylines.
The dramatic episode was part of the show's 60 anniversary shows which air all week on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Andrea McLean's final Loose Women appearance confirmed for next week

Loose Women have confirmed that Andrea McLean will make her final appearance on the show on Wednesday 16th December .
The ITV daytime show will be paying tribute to the presenter next week as the presenters reminisce over her moments spanning across the 13 years .
This comes after Andrea tearfully confirmed that she was leaving after the coronavirus pandemic had changed her perspective on work .
`` You get one life , are you living it the way that you want ?
Are you doing everything you want to do ?
Are you being brave ?
Are you taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked herself .
`` And I realised - no , '' she revealed on the show , breaking in tears .
`` Oh my goodness , I did n't mean to cry , I am so sorry . ''
She went on to reveal that she would be stepping down from the panel to focus her energy on setting up a membership service to help women struggling with issues surrounding mental health and confidence , a cause close to her heart .
Andrea had later also said that it it was partly due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by her appearance on Celebrity SAS , followed by the pandemic .
Probed by Janet Street Porter , who had n't been there during the announcement and admitted she had been shocked by it , Andrea said : `` As you know I had a really rough year , and I think anyone who has experienced any kind of mental distress , I had a breakdown last year and then obviously we have a global pandemic , you stop and think about your life , everyone was saying , ' I ca n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ' .
`` And I thought if you discount this year and go into next year , that means next year I will be going back to 2019 .
`` I want to look forward and , how do I want my life to be ?
I realised I need to be brave , I need to make bold steps , I am 51 , so how much longer have I got !
? ''
This will mark an end to almost 20 years for Andrea at ITV .
She first joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1997 .
After impressing bosses , Andrea went on to co-host GMTV today with Ben Shephard and Eamonn Holmes before stepping-in to front LK today solo in Lorraine Kelly 's absence .
Then when Loose Women host Jackie Brambles went on maternity leave in 2007 , Andrea took her place on the panel before being given a permanent spot .

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Loose Women will be paying tribute to Andrea McLean next week as the presenters reminisce over her moments spanning across the 13 years
Loose Women have confirmed that Andrea McLean will make her final appearance on the show on Wednesday 16th December.
The ITV daytime show will be paying tribute to the presenter next week as the presenters reminisce over her moments spanning across the 13 years.
This comes after Andrea tearfully confirmed that she was leaving after the coronavirus pandemic had changed her perspective on work.
"You get one life, are you living it the way that you want? Are you doing everything you want to do? Are you being brave? Are you taking chances?" Andrea said she'd asked herself.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"And I realised - no," she revealed on the show, breaking in tears. "Oh my goodness, I didn't mean to cry, I am so sorry."
She went on to reveal that she would be stepping down from the panel to focus her energy on setting up a membership service to help women struggling with issues surrounding mental health and confidence, a cause close to her heart.
Andrea had later also said that it it was partly due to her nervous breakdown last year triggered by her appearance on Celebrity SAS, followed by the pandemic.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Probed by Janet Street Porter, who hadn't been there during the announcement and admitted she had been shocked by it, Andrea said: "As you know I had a really rough year, and I think anyone who has experienced any kind of mental distress, I had a breakdown last year and then obviously we have a global pandemic, you stop and think about your life, everyone was saying, 'I can't wait to go back to as it was'.
"And I thought if you discount this year and go into next year, that means next year I will be going back to 2019.
"I want to look forward and, how do I want my life to be? I realised I need to be brave, I need to make bold steps, I am 51, so how much longer have I got!?"
This will mark an end to almost 20 years for Andrea at ITV.
She first joined GMTV as a weather presenter back in 1997.
After impressing bosses, Andrea went on to co-host GMTV today with Ben Shephard and Eamonn Holmes before stepping-in to front LK today solo in Lorraine Kelly's absence.
Then when Loose Women host Jackie Brambles went on maternity leave in 2007, Andrea took her place on the panel before being given a permanent spot.
*Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Christmas 2020 opening hours for Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more

It 's almost Christmas and many people will be wanting to get some last-minute food shopping done before the big day arrives .
But supermarkets all over the UK will be operating at different hours than usual during the Christmas period , so it might be difficult to pick those last bits up .
If you need to make a final trip , it 's best to plan ahead to make sure you do n't end up stuck outside .
Most major stores - including Tesco , Aldi and Lidl - are closing slightly earlier on December 24th , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here 's a list of all the major retailers ' opening hours over the Christmas period. Tesco will be keeping hundreds of its stores open for 24 hours a day in the lead up to Christmas .
There will be 300 branches open for 24 hours from December 14th to Christmas Eve , while the rest of Tesco 's stores will be open from 5am until 11pm between those dates .
The chain 's seasonal opening times have not yet been confirmed for Christmas Day , but its stores are usually closed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A number of Asda stores are now open 24 hours and the supermarket giant has said that all information about specific stores can be found online at storelocator.asda.com .
The chain is yet to confirm its Christmas opening times .
Morrisons is extending its opening hours to help its customers shop safely over the festive season .
All of its stores will be open until midnight from December 18th .
Morrisons Market Street counters will also be staying open later so that butchers , bakers and fishmongers can make fresh food for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't announced its Christmas opening hours for 2020 yet , but we will update this page as soon as we find out the details .
• December 23rd - most stores will be open from 6am until midnight .
• December 24th - most stores will be open between 6am and 7pm .
To find out specific details for your local store , visit the Sainsbury 's website .
• December 23rd - most stores will be open from 7am until 11pm .
• December 24th - most stores will be open from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your nearest Aldi by using its online store finder .
• December 23rd - most stores will be open between 7am and 11pm .
• December 24th - most stores will be open between 7am and 6pm .
If you want details for your nearest branch before heading out , visit lidl.co.uk .
On the hunt for some good bargains ?
Here 's what to buy in the Argos clearance sale - from toys to furniture .

Find out all you need to know about Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl's opening times over the Christmas break
It's almost Christmas and many people will be wanting to get some last-minute food shopping done before the big day arrives.
But supermarkets all over the UK will be operating at different hours than usual during the Christmas period, so it might be difficult to pick those last bits up.
If you need to make a final trip, it's best to plan ahead to make sure you don't end up stuck outside.
Most major stores - including Tesco, Aldi and Lidl - are closing slightly earlier on December 24th, but will be closed on Christmas Day.
Here's a list of all the major retailers' opening hours over the Christmas period.
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Tesco will be keeping hundreds of its stores open for 24 hours a day in the lead up to Christmas.
There will be 300 branches open for 24 hours from December 14th to Christmas Eve, while the rest of Tesco's stores will be open from 5am until 11pm between those dates.
The chain's seasonal opening times have not yet been confirmed for Christmas Day, but its stores are usually closed on December 25th and reopen on Boxing Day.
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A number of Asda stores are now open 24 hours and the supermarket giant has said that all information about specific stores can be found online at storelocator.asda.com.
The chain is yet to confirm its Christmas opening times.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Morrisons is extending its opening hours to help its customers shop safely over the festive season.
All of its stores will be open until midnight from December 18th. Morrisons Market Street counters will also be staying open later so that butchers, bakers and fishmongers can make fresh food for our Christmas feasts.
The retailer hasn't announced its Christmas opening hours for 2020 yet, but we will update this page as soon as we find out the details.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
December 23rd - most stores will be open from 6am until midnight.
- most stores will be open from 6am until midnight. December 24th - most stores will be open between 6am and 7pm.
- most stores will be open between 6am and 7pm. December 25th - CLOSED
To find out specific details for your local store, visit the Sainsbury's website.
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December 23rd - most stores will be open from 7am until 11pm.
- most stores will be open from 7am until 11pm. December 24th - most stores will be open from 7am until 6pm.
- most stores will be open from 7am until 6pm. December 25th - CLOSED
Find out details of your nearest Aldi by using its online store finder.
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December 23rd - most stores will be open between 7am and 11pm.
- most stores will be open between 7am and 11pm. December 24th - most stores will be open between 7am and 6pm.
- most stores will be open between 7am and 6pm. December 25th - CLOSED
If you want details for your nearest branch before heading out, visit lidl.co.uk.
On the hunt for some good bargains? Here's what to buy in the Argos clearance sale - from toys to furniture.


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson steps aside following arrest

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has announced he will step aside from his position following his arrest last week Last week Anderson was released on bail after he was arrested over allegations of bribery and witness intimidation .
In a story first reported by our sister title the Liverpool Echo , Anderson was arrested with four other people by detectives investigating the allegations linked to building contracts .
In a statement , Mayor Anderson said : `` I have always done what I believe is best for the city , and I am taking the following action with those best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important that everyone in Liverpool knows that our leaders are focussed on what is most important to the people ; their livelihoods and , with a pandemic still in force , their lives .
`` For this reason , I believe it is important that the city , and government , are reassured that our city is indeed operating in the correct way .
`` I am , therefore , stepping away from decision-making within the council through a period of unpaid leave , until the police make clear their intentions with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will make a further statement at that point .
Wendy Simon will be acting as Mayor and I have all faith that she will provide the leadership our city requires at this time .
`` The arrest on Friday has also been a painful shock for me and my family , following a difficult few months .
I need to focus on their future and returning to a normal they can recognise , with the reassurance that I am no longer under suspicion .
`` Therefore I am going to focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inquiry , as I believe time will make it clear that I have no case to answer . ''
He added : `` This situation has not dampened my passion for our city and the inspiring people who live and work here , most particularly the dedicated public servants who work within the Council and the Cabinet .
They will continue their incredible work , as we would expect , against the challenging circumstances we find ourselves in .
`` But I am not prepared to contribute my own circumstances to those challenges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that reason alone .
`` I am very grateful for the many messages of support I have received and I have faith that , as always , the future of our city is bright and its best days are ahead . ''
Merseyside Police earlier said in a statement : `` We can confirm that five people arrested in connection with offences of bribery and witness intimidation as part of an investigation on into building and development contracts in Liverpool have been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries . ''
Anderson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and taken to a police station for questioning .
Confirming the details of the arrests , police said the following five people had been arrested .
• A 72-year-old man , from Aigburth , was arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation , a 62-year-old man , from Old Swan , was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation , • A 33-year-old man , from West Derby , was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation , • A 46-year-old man , from Ainsdale , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commit bribery and witness intimidation • A 25-year-old man , from , Ormskirk , was arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation .
The Labour Party politician has led the city since 2010 and has been Mayor since 2012 .
The father-of-four was in the Merchant Navy and worked as a social worker before taking up the role .
He stood to become the Labour candidate for metro mayor of the Liverpool City Region in 2016 but was beaten by the then Walton MP Steve Rotheram , who currently holds the post .
Anderson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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Last week Anderson was released on bail after he was arrested over allegations of bribery and witness intimidation
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has announced he will step aside from his position following his arrest last week
Last week Anderson was released on bail after he was arrested over allegations of bribery and witness intimidation.
In a story first reported by our sister title the Liverpool Echo, Anderson was arrested with four other people by detectives investigating the allegations linked to building contracts.
In a statement, Mayor Anderson said: "I have always done what I believe is best for the city, and I am taking the following action with those best intentions in mind.
"It is important that everyone in Liverpool knows that our leaders are focussed on what is most important to the people; their livelihoods and, with a pandemic still in force, their lives.
"For this reason, I believe it is important that the city, and government, are reassured that our city is indeed operating in the correct way.
"I am, therefore, stepping away from decision-making within the council through a period of unpaid leave, until the police make clear their intentions with the investigation on the 31st December.
"I will make a further statement at that point. Wendy Simon will be acting as Mayor and I have all faith that she will provide the leadership our city requires at this time.
"The arrest on Friday has also been a painful shock for me and my family, following a difficult few months. I need to focus on their future and returning to a normal they can recognise, with the reassurance that I am no longer under suspicion.
"Therefore I am going to focus on co-operating with the police in their ongoing inquiry, as I believe time will make it clear that I have no case to answer."
He added: "This situation has not dampened my passion for our city and the inspiring people who live and work here, most particularly the dedicated public servants who work within the Council and the Cabinet. They will continue their incredible work, as we would expect, against the challenging circumstances we find ourselves in.
"But I am not prepared to contribute my own circumstances to those challenges, so I have reached this decision for that reason alone.
"I am very grateful for the many messages of support I have received and I have faith that, as always, the future of our city is bright and its best days are ahead."
Merseyside Police earlier said in a statement: "We can confirm that five people arrested in connection with offences of bribery and witness intimidation as part of an investigation on into building and development contracts in Liverpool have been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries."
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Anderson, 62, was detained last Friday and taken to a police station for questioning.
Confirming the details of the arrests, police said the following five people had been arrested.
A 72-year-old man, from Aigburth, was arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation, a 62-year-old man, from Old Swan, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation,
A 33-year-old man, from West Derby, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation,
A 46-year-old man, from Ainsdale, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation
A 25-year-old man, from, Ormskirk, was arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation.
The Labour Party politician has led the city since 2010 and has been Mayor since 2012.
The father-of-four was in the Merchant Navy and worked as a social worker before taking up the role.
He stood to become the Labour candidate for metro mayor of the Liverpool City Region in 2016 but was beaten by the then Walton MP Steve Rotheram, who currently holds the post.
Anderson has been suspended by the Labour Party.


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Giovanna Fletcher relishes creamy eclair after being denied by Kiosk Cledwyn

I 'm A Celebrity 's Queen of the Castle has shared her delight as she finally got her chocolate eclair .
Giovanna Fletcher tucked into the delicious cream treat after a task saw her and her campmates denied the treats by the ever- grumpy Kiosk Cledwyn .
Sharing a snap of herself eating one to Instagram , Gi tagged all her new celebrity pals and joked : `` Thinking of my camp mates even when eating food we did n't win from Cledwyn . ''
I 'm A Celeb 's 2020 show was a unique one , shifting to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jungle .
And in keeping with the theme , show bosses replaced the usual Kiosk Kev with the mustachioed Cledwyn .
Ant and Dec were forced to dash fan hopes of a return for Cledwyn when they announced it was his last appearance during the final .
But hopes have since been revived after an ITV boss hinted that the show could return to Wales next year .
Executive Producer Richard Cowles remarked : `` Australia has been I ’ m A Celebrity 's natural home and the Welsh version was born out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 've learned a lot and so maybe there is a UK incarnation of the show .
`` We will look at what being in Wales means for the format going forward .
Is it something we would want to do again , or do we want to return to Australia ? ''
He added to industry magazine Broadcast : `` It has been a different [ type of show ] because the environment is different , but it is absolutely as good as ever in terms of what audiences see on screen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an adorable reunion with her three kids , who she shares with husband Tom Fletcher .
Tom and Gi share Buzz , six , Buddy , four and Max , two .
And despite her successful stint on the show , it was n't all smiles for Mama Gi .
Emotional scenes saw her tear up after missing out on winning a treat from home .
`` Your heart aches and then you attach yourself to anything , '' she said in the Telegraph on the show .
`` How lovely would it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boys , just a sentence ?
It 's a sentence and I 'm going to pretend each sentence anyone gets is from the kids and I 'm going to adopt them like they 're mine . ''

Sharing a snap of herself eating one, Giovanna tagged all her new celebrity pals and joked: "Thinking of my camp mates even when eating food we didn't win from Cledwyn"
Giovanna Fletcher finally sinks her teeth into an eclair after being denied by Cledwyn
I'm A Celebrity's Queen of the Castle has shared her delight as she finally got her chocolate eclair.
Giovanna Fletcher tucked into the delicious cream treat after a task saw her and her campmates denied the treats by the ever- grumpy Kiosk Cledwyn.
Sharing a snap of herself eating one to Instagram, Gi tagged all her new celebrity pals and joked: "Thinking of my camp mates even when eating food we didn't win from Cledwyn."
I'm A Celeb's 2020 show was a unique one, shifting to a Welsh castle rather than the usual Aussie jungle.
And in keeping with the theme, show bosses replaced the usual Kiosk Kev with the mustachioed Cledwyn.
Image: mrsgifletcher/Instagram) mrsgifletcher/Instagram)
Ant and Dec were forced to dash fan hopes of a return for Cledwyn when they announced it was his last appearance during the final.
But hopes have since been revived after an ITV boss hinted that the show could return to Wales next year.
Executive Producer Richard Cowles remarked: "Australia has been I’m A Celebrity's natural home and the Welsh version was born out of necessity rather than choice, but we've learned a lot and so maybe there is a UK incarnation of the show.
"We will look at what being in Wales means for the format going forward. Is it something we would want to do again, or do we want to return to Australia?"
Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
He added to industry magazine Broadcast: "It has been a different [type of show] because the environment is different, but it is absolutely as good as ever in terms of what audiences see on screen."
Gi, meanwhile, had an adorable reunion with her three kids, who she shares with husband Tom Fletcher.
Tom and Gi share Buzz, six, Buddy, four and Max, two.
Image: Giovanna Fletcher/Instagram) Giovanna Fletcher/Instagram) Image: Giovanna Fletcher/Instagram) Giovanna Fletcher/Instagram)
And despite her successful stint on the show, it wasn't all smiles for Mama Gi.
Emotional scenes saw her tear up after missing out on winning a treat from home.
"Your heart aches and then you attach yourself to anything," she said in the Telegraph on the show.
"How lovely would it be to hear from Tom and the boys, just a sentence? It's a sentence and I'm going to pretend each sentence anyone gets is from the kids and I'm going to adopt them like they're mine."


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Covid cases down 99% in ex-hotspot North East as calls for Tier 3 exit grow

Coronavirus cases in parts of Newcastle have fallen by 99 per cent since the peak of infections , with locals calling for them to be taken out of Tier Three .
Chunks of the North East - currently in Tier Three - have infection levels more akin to Tier One regions like Cornwall , Government data has revealed .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce next week if he will loosen the ultra-tough restrictions which have seen pubs and restaurants closed .
Currently the North East is the only English region where every town , city and village is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In early October , 855 coronavirus cases were recorded in just one week in the Newcastle City Centre and Arthur 's Hill ward .
Last week , there were just eight .
And the city centre - along with 10 other North East postcodes - currently have fewer than 40 cases per 100,000 people .
Of those , the virus has been `` suppressed '' in six areas , with fewer than three cases there last week .
In comparison , Tier One Cornwall has a rolling infection rate of 25.5 while Dorset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One next week - currently has an infection rate of 39.6 .
While there are still pockets of the North East where infections are rising , on the whole , cases are falling in every council district .
The analysis has sparked calls for the Government to take notice - and to send a lifeline to the ailing hospitality sector - when the restrictions are reviewed on Wednesday , December 16 .
Data shows that one in every 22 people living in Shieldfield and Heaton Park tested positive for the virus in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the week ending December 3 , just 14 cases were confirmed there .
Labour 's Joanne Kingsland is a councillor for the Arthur 's Hill ward .
She believes the October peak was , in part , due to the virus running rampant through the returning student population .
`` Clearly there was a spike at the beginning of term , but that has gone down considerably , '' she said .
However she added that it was n't solely down to students .
Residents , she said , had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rules while she 'd even held meetings on walks to reduce the possible spread .
But despite calls for restrictions to be eased , Cllr Kingsland said it was n't that simple .
`` The figures would suggest ( easing restrictions ) but it is n't just about the numbers .
It is also about the number of holder people catching the virus and hospitalisations , '' she added .
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson will decide which areas will change their ties on Wednesday, December 16. Residents and businesses in the North East are calling to leave Tier Three
Coronavirus cases down 99% in ex-hotspot North East as calls for Tier 3 exit grow
Coronavirus cases in parts of Newcastle have fallen by 99 per cent since the peak of infections, with locals calling for them to be taken out of Tier Three.
Chunks of the North East - currently in Tier Three - have infection levels more akin to Tier One regions like Cornwall, Government data has revealed.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce next week if he will loosen the ultra-tough restrictions which have seen pubs and restaurants closed.
Currently the North East is the only English region where every town, city and village is in Tier Three, Chronicle Live reports.
In early October, 855 coronavirus cases were recorded in just one week in the Newcastle City Centre and Arthur's Hill ward.
Last week, there were just eight.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
And the city centre - along with 10 other North East postcodes - currently have fewer than 40 cases per 100,000 people.
Of those, the virus has been "suppressed" in six areas, with fewer than three cases there last week.
In comparison, Tier One Cornwall has a rolling infection rate of 25.5 while Dorset - which could be moved into Tier One next week - currently has an infection rate of 39.6.
While there are still pockets of the North East where infections are rising, on the whole, cases are falling in every council district.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
The analysis has sparked calls for the Government to take notice - and to send a lifeline to the ailing hospitality sector - when the restrictions are reviewed on Wednesday, December 16.
Data shows that one in every 22 people living in Shieldfield and Heaton Park tested positive for the virus in the seven days leading up to October 1.
In the week ending December 3, just 14 cases were confirmed there.
Labour's Joanne Kingsland is a councillor for the Arthur's Hill ward.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
She believes the October peak was, in part, due to the virus running rampant through the returning student population.
"Clearly there was a spike at the beginning of term, but that has gone down considerably," she said.
However she added that it wasn't solely down to students. Residents, she said, had been "very careful" in adhering to the rules while she'd even held meetings on walks to reduce the possible spread.
But despite calls for restrictions to be eased, Cllr Kingsland said it wasn't that simple.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
"The figures would suggest (easing restrictions) but it isn't just about the numbers. It is also about the number of holder people catching the virus and hospitalisations," she added.
The PM will have the final say on which tier the North East is placed in and there will be no negotiation with local councils.


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Bride-to-be's mum blasts £2,200 engagement ring and calls fiancé "cheap trash"

Well , this is heartwarming and romantic .
A woman whose boyfriend popped the question after choosing the perfect ring returned it after her mum told her it was n't expensive enough .
She 's now demanded a ring worth £7,500 after rejecting the £2,200 version and the family have poured more salt onto the wound by telling him that he is being cheap .
In a heartbreaking Reddit post , the man has now sought advice on whether he is in the wrong and asked whether he should splash the cash to appease his partner and her family .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner and I have been talking about getting engaged for the last year or so .
I have quite a good job so could easily afford an expensive engagement ring and if I was following the 10 % rule then I should spend around 10-15k on the ring .
`` However , my parents , sister and nephew have all had covid this year so I was financially supporting all of them for a while , my sister has lost her job so I 'm still supporting her a bit and my job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off around 150 people next year and while I feel confident that I 'm not one of them , I do n't want to guarantee it either .
`` So long story short I spent about 3k on a nice little white gold ring with diamonds and a sapphire ( her birthstone ) .
`` Initially , she was very happy with it until her mother ( a jeweller ) called it cheap .
She has since given it back to me and accused me of undervaluing her and what she does for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our 18-month-old , and does the majority of the cooking/cleaning because I work long hours ) .
`` I feel like s*** tbh , she 's refusing to talk to my , her parents are accusing me of using her and treating her like cheap trash .
I 've tried to explain my point of view but they wo n't listen and are demanding at least 10 % ring .
AITA for the ring I bought ? ''
The man explained that her parents ' concerns were n't based on any financial woe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wage as a stay at home mum .
He added : `` I 've answered this several times in the comments so might as well put it here too : their concerns are n't based on any form of concern about financial insecurity as I pay her to be a SAHM .
`` She gets $ 450/week to spend however she likes or save , I happen to know that she has over 40k in her personal savings account .
THIS WAS MY IDEA after the birth of our son when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't think it would be a good idea .
Her old job paid her $ 350/week for full-time work .
`` Full-time child care/house cleaners would cost around $ 300-400 depending on the time of year .
To me , it made more sense for her to stay at home and bond with our son than to spend the equivalent of her income on childcare/cleaning .
`` I did discuss ring styles with my partner before buying the ring .
She wanted a sapphire surrounded by diamonds like Princess Diana 's ring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pear-cut stones so I had a sapphire custom cut into a pear shape and placed into a diamond halo on a white gold band .
`` There is little to no chance that I was overcharged because it was done in conjunction with 2 jewelers and I had it independently appraised for insurance reasons afterwards . ''
Luckily for the man , he had no shortage of supporters .
One person commented : `` Dropping 10K on anything that is n't an asset ( Car , house ) is insane even if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of money , it 's definitely not `` f*** you I can spend what I want '' money . ''
Another advised : `` Honestly I think it ’ s a red flag that she cares so much about the cost of the ring .
My fiancé proposed with a family ring so definitely didn ’ t follow the “ 10 % rule ” but he could have proposed with a ring pop and I ’ d still marry him . ''
In an extremely rare moment for the internet , people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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`` Covid or no Covid , just because you have a high salary does n't mean that you have to drop 10k on a ring just because your future in-laws say so.. A 3k ring is in no way cheap , '' ruled another supporter .

The bride-to-be decided she wasn't happy with her ring after her mum criticised it and now her boyfriend has asked if he should have splashed out more on the jewellery
Well, this is heartwarming and romantic.
A woman whose boyfriend popped the question after choosing the perfect ring returned it after her mum told her it wasn't expensive enough.
She's now demanded a ring worth £7,500 after rejecting the £2,200 version and the family have poured more salt onto the wound by telling him that he is being cheap.
In a heartbreaking Reddit post, the man has now sought advice on whether he is in the wrong and asked whether he should splash the cash to appease his partner and her family.
The unnamed man wrote: "My partner and I have been talking about getting engaged for the last year or so. I have quite a good job so could easily afford an expensive engagement ring and if I was following the 10% rule then I should spend around 10-15k on the ring.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"However, my parents, sister and nephew have all had covid this year so I was financially supporting all of them for a while, my sister has lost her job so I'm still supporting her a bit and my job has announced that they will be laying off around 150 people next year and while I feel confident that I'm not one of them, I don't want to guarantee it either.
"So long story short I spent about 3k on a nice little white gold ring with diamonds and a sapphire (her birthstone).
"Initially, she was very happy with it until her mother (a jeweller) called it cheap. She has since given it back to me and accused me of undervaluing her and what she does for me(she's a SAHM to our 18-month-old, and does the majority of the cooking/cleaning because I work long hours).
"I feel like s*** tbh, she's refusing to talk to my, her parents are accusing me of using her and treating her like cheap trash. I've tried to explain my point of view but they won't listen and are demanding at least 10% ring. AITA for the ring I bought?"
Nice!
The man explained that her parents' concerns weren't based on any financial woe, as the man pays his wife a wage as a stay at home mum.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
He added: "I've answered this several times in the comments so might as well put it here too: their concerns aren't based on any form of concern about financial insecurity as I pay her to be a SAHM.
"She gets $450/week to spend however she likes or save, I happen to know that she has over 40k in her personal savings account. THIS WAS MY IDEA after the birth of our son when she suggested going back to work, I didn't think it would be a good idea. Her old job paid her $350/week for full-time work.
"Full-time child care/house cleaners would cost around $300-400 depending on the time of year. To me, it made more sense for her to stay at home and bond with our son than to spend the equivalent of her income on childcare/cleaning.
"I did discuss ring styles with my partner before buying the ring. She wanted a sapphire surrounded by diamonds like Princess Diana's ring. I also noticed that she preferred pear-cut stones so I had a sapphire custom cut into a pear shape and placed into a diamond halo on a white gold band.
"There is little to no chance that I was overcharged because it was done in conjunction with 2 jewelers and I had it independently appraised for insurance reasons afterwards."
Luckily for the man, he had no shortage of supporters.
One person commented: "Dropping 10K on anything that isn't an asset (Car, house) is insane even if you make 125K a year. While a lot of money, it's definitely not "f*** you I can spend what I want" money."
Another advised: "Honestly I think it’s a red flag that she cares so much about the cost of the ring. My fiancé proposed with a family ring so definitely didn’t follow the “10% rule” but he could have proposed with a ring pop and I’d still marry him."
In an extremely rare moment for the internet, people seemed to agree with each other???
"Covid or no Covid, just because you have a high salary doesn't mean that you have to drop 10k on a ring just because your future in-laws say so.. A 3k ring is in no way cheap," ruled another supporter.


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Stephen Bear cruelly jokes he'd stage suicide after Georgia Harrison claims

Stephen Bear has been slammed after saying he 's tempted to stage a fake suicide to stop trolls .
The Ex on The Beach contestant , 30 , joked that he would pull off what he described as the `` ultimate narcissist move '' by pretending to take his own life so people feel sorry for him .
He has received a huge backlash after Georgia Harrison claimed that he shared a sex tape of the two of them , which he is alleged to have recorded using CCTV cameras without her knowledge , but he denies recording her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tape .
Taking to his Instagram story , Bear struggled to contain his laughter as he went into detail about how he could stage taking his own life .
He said in the video : `` I was so tempted to do the ultimate f***ing narcissist move and make everyone feel sorry for me . ''
Bear then jokingly discussed a possible method of how he could made it look like he 's taken his own life , and said he could get his friend to save him .
`` And all you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he went on , placing his hand over his mouth to appear shocked .
`` Then you would backtrack and delete all your comments and all your news articles will all disappear .
`` So that ’ s what happens , but you 're lucky that I 'm so strong . ''
The video was shared on Twitter and slammed by users .
One said : `` WHAT A DISGUSTING VILE PIG !
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Please watch it all & make you own mind up about this VILE statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stephen_bear . ''
Another tweeted : `` He 's sooo gross imagine talking about suicide like this on a public platform when so many people are genuinely struggling with suicidal thoughts .
Disgusting . ''
A third wrote : `` No words for this ... ..
Always thought he was a complete waste ... what an awful thing to say . ''
The Mirror has contacted Stephen Bear 's reps for comment .
Bear was responding to the backlash after Georgia Harrison claimed he secretly filmed them having sex and posted it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bear has cctv around his house he purposely got me in a position where he knew it would be on cctv quite a long time ago and after acted like he forgot the camera were there . ''
Georgia said several people have shown her the video , but Bear denies that it 's her in the clip .
He said on Instagram : `` I know for a fact when she 's actually seen the video it 's clearly not her , because like I say the time we were together was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not fair trying to embarrass her on here and now it has come onto me and f**king hell man , it 's not on and it 's not nice at all , I 'm being sincere when I say this . ''
He also said he 's spoken to Georgia , claiming : `` I do n't even want to talk about it - it 's so silly .
`` I 've spoken to the girl saying stop making up silly rumours .
Everyone 's just got to calm down .
People saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's just dumb . ''
The Love Island star shared a video of herself crying over the alleged betrayal , and Bear later filmed a video of himself fake crying , seemingly mocking her .
*If you 're struggling and need to talk , the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively , you can email jo @ samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch

STEPHEN BEAR SLAMMED FOR SAYING HE IS 'TEMPTED' TO STAGE FAKE SUICIDE ATTEMPT TO GET PEOPLE TO 'FEEL SORRY FOR HIM
STEPHEN BEAR SLAMMED FOR SAYING HE IS 'TEMPTED' TO STAGE FAKE SUICIDE ATTEMPT TO GET PEOPLE TO 'FEEL SORRY FOR HIM
Stephen Bear couldn't control his laughter when he joked that he could stage a fake suicide to stop trolls from coming after him
Stephen Bear has been slammed after saying he's tempted to stage a fake suicide to stop trolls.
The Ex on The Beach contestant, 30, joked that he would pull off what he described as the "ultimate narcissist move" by pretending to take his own life so people feel sorry for him.
He has received a huge backlash after Georgia Harrison claimed that he shared a sex tape of the two of them, which he is alleged to have recorded using CCTV cameras without her knowledge, but he denies recording her and said it was not her in the tape.
Taking to his Instagram story, Bear struggled to contain his laughter as he went into detail about how he could stage taking his own life.
He said in the video: "I was so tempted to do the ultimate f***ing narcissist move and make everyone feel sorry for me."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Stephen Bear/Instagram) Stephen Bear/Instagram)
Bear then jokingly discussed a possible method of how he could made it look like he's taken his own life, and said he could get his friend to save him.
"And all you people would have been like,” he went on, placing his hand over his mouth to appear shocked.
"Then you would backtrack and delete all your comments and all your news articles will all disappear.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"So that’s what happens, but you're lucky that I'm so strong."
The video was shared on Twitter and slammed by users.
One said: "WHAT A DISGUSTING VILE PIG!!!!!!! Please watch it all & make you own mind up about this VILE statement. You never fail to DISGUST ME @stephen_bear."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Another tweeted: "He's sooo gross imagine talking about suicide like this on a public platform when so many people are genuinely struggling with suicidal thoughts. Disgusting."
A third wrote: "No words for this..... Always thought he was a complete waste... what an awful thing to say."
The Mirror has contacted Stephen Bear's reps for comment.
Image: PA) PA)
Bear was responding to the backlash after Georgia Harrison claimed he secretly filmed them having sex and posted it online.
She said: "So bear has cctv around his house he purposely got me in a position where he knew it would be on cctv quite a long time ago and after acted like he forgot the camera were there."
Georgia said several people have shown her the video, but Bear denies that it's her in the clip.
He said on Instagram: "I know for a fact when she's actually seen the video it's clearly not her, because like I say the time we were together was in Thailand.
"It’s not fair trying to embarrass her on here and now it has come onto me and f**king hell man, it's not on and it's not nice at all, I'm being sincere when I say this."
Image: stevie_bear/Instagram) stevie_bear/Instagram)
He also said he's spoken to Georgia, claiming: "I don't even want to talk about it - it's so silly.
"I've spoken to the girl saying stop making up silly rumours. Everyone's just got to calm down. People saying someone's name for clout, it's just dumb."
The Love Island star shared a video of herself crying over the alleged betrayal, and Bear later filmed a video of himself fake crying, seemingly mocking her.
*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Messi transfer saga has left 'disrupted' Barcelona stars feeling 'undervalued'

Lionel Messi 's failed exit from Camp Nou has left Barcelona 's dressing room `` disrupted '' and certain players feeling `` undervalued '' , according to a report from Spain .
Messi , 33 , pushed to leave Barca last summer after a disastrous season which culminated in an 8-2 humiliation in the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich .
But the Argentine superstar eventually U-turned on his decision rather than enter legal proceedings to force his way out of the club he joined as a child .
Results have continued to be poor this season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has led Barcelona to ninth in La Liga .
Barca progressed to the Champions League last 16 but ended their group-stage campaign with a 3-0 defeat at home to Juventus .
To make matters worse , there is disgruntlement in the dressing room as certain players feel undervalued by their captain , Messi , according to Mundo Deportivo .
Messi hit out at his situation at Barcelona last month , saying : `` I ’ m tired of always being the problem for everything at the club . ''
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The six-time Ballon d'Or winner 's future continues to be the subject of huge speculation , with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi 's former Barca teammate , escalated talk of a link-up at Parc des Princes last month .
The Brazilian said : “ What I want most is to play with [ Messi ] again , to be able to enjoy being on the pitch with him again .
“ He could play in my place .
He won ’ t have any problems , I ’ m sure .
I want to play with him again and I ’ m sure that , next season , we have to do it.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer and an extension appears unlikely .
Meanwhile , the club 's members will vote in a new president during January 's election .
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Messi pushed for a Camp Nou exit last summer before U-turning on his decision - but Barca's problems on the pitch have persisted this season and all is not well in the dressing room
Lionel Messi's failed exit from Camp Nou has left Barcelona's dressing room "disrupted" and certain players feeling "undervalued", according to a report from Spain.
Messi, 33, pushed to leave Barca last summer after a disastrous season which culminated in an 8-2 humiliation in the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich.
But the Argentine superstar eventually U-turned on his decision rather than enter legal proceedings to force his way out of the club he joined as a child.
Results have continued to be poor this season, however, as new manager Ronald Koeman has led Barcelona to ninth in La Liga.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Barca progressed to the Champions League last 16 but ended their group-stage campaign with a 3-0 defeat at home to Juventus.
To make matters worse, there is disgruntlement in the dressing room as certain players feel undervalued by their captain, Messi, according to Mundo Deportivo .
Messi hit out at his situation at Barcelona last month, saying: "I’m tired of always being the problem for everything at the club."
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The six-time Ballon d'Or winner's future continues to be the subject of huge speculation, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain believed to be potential suitors.
Neymar, Messi's former Barca teammate, escalated talk of a link-up at Parc des Princes last month. The Brazilian said: “What I want most is to play with [Messi] again, to be able to enjoy being on the pitch with him again.
“He could play in my place. He won’t have any problems, I’m sure. I want to play with him again and I’m sure that, next season, we have to do it.”
Messi's contract with Barcelona expires next summer and an extension appears unlikely. Meanwhile, the club's members will vote in a new president during January's election.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Rihanna’s Fenty Skin range set to launch into Boots and Harvey Nichols' stores

It ’ s the moment beauty fanatics have been waiting for - yes Rihanna ’ s debut skincare brand , Fenty Skin , is launching globally into Boots and Harvey Nichols stores across the UK and Ireland from December 26th .
Rihanna developed Fenty Skin earlier this year with the mission to provide simple solutions for all skin tones and types .
With this expansion , Fenty Skin will become even more accessible to consumers around the world with distribution at high street locations as well as online .
Fenty Skin represents The New Culture of Skincare - providing clean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Every multitasking product is easy to use and packed with benefits .
It ’ s all designed to complement Fenty Beauty makeup and has been tested on all skin types and tones to work seamlessly together .
With Fenty Skin ’ s expansion into Boots and Harvey Nichols , shoppers can easily navigate and enjoy both Fenty Skin and Fenty Beauty all under the same roof .
Inspired by her global lifestyle , Rihanna brings together ingredients from around the world and pairs them with skincare powerhouses like Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s prioritised clean formulas that are also vegan , cruelty-free , gluten-free and earth-conscious : The daytime moisturiser-spf is coral reef-friendly , and the packaging has prioritised recyclable materials and smart refillable packs that still feel luxurious .
Plus , she ’ s elevated the entire experience with supple , unique textures and warm , delicious , clean scents inspired by the ingredients of each product .
With Fenty Skin , Rihanna shares her real-life skincare routines for achieving a bright , healthy-looking complexion for both morning and night .
We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch - we ’ re setting a diary reminder now .
The following Fenty Skin products will be available at Boots and Harvey Nichols : A makeup remover and cleanser in one with a creamy lather to remove dirt , oil , and longwear makeup without drying out the skin .
A game-changing toner-serum hybrid that targets pores , improves the look of dark spots , brightens , smooths , and fights shine—all without stripping skin .
A moisturizer and sunscreen in one that ’ s lightweight , oil-free , and truly invisible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pink hue .
It claps back at dehydration , discoloration , and dark spots , and is makeup-friendly - no pilling or flashback .
Plus , it ’ s refillable .
A rich gel-cream moisturizer that instantly hydrates , reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a fresher , brighter complexion in the morning .
In just one week , pores and dark spots look better , too .
Plus , it ’ s refillable .
A 3-piece set containing Total Cleans ’ r , Fat Water , and Hydra @ @ @ @ @

Landing into stores on December 26th, shoppers will now be able to buy both Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin under one roof
It’s the moment beauty fanatics have been waiting for - yes Rihanna ’s debut skincare brand, Fenty Skin, is launching globally into Boots and Harvey Nichols stores across the UK and Ireland from December 26th.
Rihanna developed Fenty Skin earlier this year with the mission to provide simple solutions for all skin tones and types. With this expansion, Fenty Skin will become even more accessible to consumers around the world with distribution at high street locations as well as online.
Fenty Skin represents The New Culture of Skincare - providing clean, uncomplicated, effective skincare for all. Every multitasking product is easy to use and packed with benefits. It’s all designed to complement Fenty Beauty makeup and has been tested on all skin types and tones to work seamlessly together.
With Fenty Skin’s expansion into Boots and Harvey Nichols, shoppers can easily navigate and enjoy both Fenty Skin and Fenty Beauty all under the same roof.
What’s more, Boots X Customers will be able to get early access to shop the whole collection three days ahead of the official launch.
Boots X is an exclusive loyalty programme for beauty customers at Boots. It was created to inspire and celebrate self-expression, identity and self-confidence, and is open to anyone who loves beauty. As well as receiving for Boots Advantage Card points for every £1 spent, Boots X customers will get access to pre-sales of some of the biggest brand launches, beauty freebies, exclusive offers, a birthday gift and the chance to enter exclusive competitions. In addition, members will receive regular beauty inspiration and tips from some of the UK’s leading beauty experts and influencers.
For access to the exclusive Fenty Skin pre-sale on the 23rd December, sign up to Boots X at boots.com/bootsxsignup. You need to do so before the 18th December and opt-in to receive emails from Boots to get all the Fenty pre-sale details.
Inspired by her global lifestyle, Rihanna brings together ingredients from around the world and pairs them with skincare powerhouses like Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide - for clinically proven results.
Rihanna’s prioritised clean formulas that are also vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free and earth-conscious: The daytime moisturiser-spf is coral reef-friendly, and the packaging has prioritised recyclable materials and smart refillable packs that still feel luxurious.
Plus, she’s elevated the entire experience with supple, unique textures and warm, delicious, clean scents inspired by the ingredients of each product. With Fenty Skin, Rihanna shares her real-life skincare routines for achieving a bright, healthy-looking complexion for both morning and night.
We can’t wait for this super exciting launch - we’re setting a diary reminder now.
The following Fenty Skin products will be available at Boots and Harvey Nichols:
Total Cleans’r Remove-It-All Cleanser (£20/€23)
A makeup remover and cleanser in one with a creamy lather to remove dirt, oil, and longwear makeup without drying out the skin.
Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum (£25/€25)
A game-changing toner-serum hybrid that targets pores, improves the look of dark spots, brightens, smooths, and fights shine—all without stripping skin.
Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen (£32/€34; refill £28/€29)
A moisturizer and sunscreen in one that’s lightweight, oil-free, and truly invisible on all skin tones with its subtle pink hue. It claps back at dehydration, discoloration, and dark spots, and is makeup-friendly - no pilling or flashback. Plus, it’s refillable.
Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream (£36/€37; refill £32/€33)
A rich gel-cream moisturizer that instantly hydrates, reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles to reveal a fresher, brighter complexion in the morning. In just one week, pores and dark spots look better, too. Plus, it’s refillable.
Fenty Skin Start’r Set (£32/€36)
A 3-piece set containing Total Cleans’r, Fat Water, and Hydra Vizor in travel-size minis.


thedailymirror--2020-12-10--Mum took me to see dead bodies at 15 and it made me determined to be undertaker

Lianna Champ was just nine when she first told her mum she wanted to be an undertaker , and she still has no idea where the idea came from .
She did n't know anyone in the profession , which was completely male-dominated at the time , but her heart was set on planning funerals .
Despite her mum 's hopes that it was just a phase , Lianna carried on , so when she was 15 she arranged a visit to their local funeral home .
Lianna , now 56 , tells The Mirror : `` I had no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't think I even knew what they were .
`` My mum thought she needed to do something to stop it .
She hoped it would put me off as she did n't think it was a suitable career .
It was a man 's job . ''
And Lianna 's career advisor at school had the same opinion , telling her she might as well ask to become an astronaut because she had `` no chance '' .
Lianna , from Lancashire , says : `` It did n't bother me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it anyway . ''
But despite her mum 's motivation , the trip to the funeral home actually had the opposite effect and made Lianna even more determined to get into the industry .
`` I was so excited .
They took me straight into the mortuary and I saw my first dead body .
`` I was absolutely fascinated by the workings of the human body .
`` By the end of the day I had gloves on and I was helping with sutures .
It went so well they said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` When I told mum she put her head in her hands , she was devastated . ''
Despite her initial concerns , Lianna 's mum became a huge support and her parents ended up acting as guaranteers on a bank loan so she could open her own funeral home when nobody would employ her .
At 17 , Lianna started knocking on the doors of all her local funeral homes asking for a job - but they all said they would n't hire a woman .
She tried at least before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would take her on , but she was offered a salary much less than the going rate - which left her struggling to buy food .
She took on extra jobs as a cleaner and working in a nightclub to make ends meet - but her goal of getting her qualifications was now in sight .
`` For the next three years I ate , breathed and lived funerals .
I knew the manual inside out .
I loved it . ''
But when she was finally ready to take her diploma , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wait until her boss 's son had passed she could take hers - and he failed .
When she was finally allowed to sit the exam she passed with flying colours , becoming the youngest ever female funeral director when she was 19 .
`` It was amazing .
It was n't about being the youngest person , it was that I had achieved my dream . ''
She went on to take her embalmer qualifications , passing with flying colours , but was then made redundant .
Now fully qualified , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another job - but quickly discovered people still would n't hire a woman .
She decided to leave her first name off one of her applications , and was offered an interview in Bognor Regis .
`` When I handed over my interview letter the man said 'but you 're female , if I hire a female undertaker I 'll be out of business overnight ' .
`` I cried all the way home on the train .
I cried for weeks . ''
So with financial backing from her parents , Lianna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work opening her own funeral home .
At 27 , on July 9 , 1986 , she opened Champ Funerals - with an overdraft of £175,000 - which is about about £510,000 in today 's money .
`` I had to buy the building , which was derelict and took a year to renovate , I had to buy a hearse , coffins and embalming equipment - which is very expensive .
`` I always just thought it was going to be okay . ''
She claims she faced extra struggles as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were concerned other companies would n't want to be associated with a female-run business .
When she opened her doors , she had to work hard to build trust within the community , putting her focus on families .
`` People wanted to see me , they wanted to see what a female undertaker looked like .
`` Some people did n't take me seriously because they thought I was too pretty to be anything other than decorative .
`` Some say I 'm sort of weird death obsessive .
People have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just work with dead bodies . ''
`` I have so much to give .
I just seem to instinctively know what people need .
`` It 's about seeing someone smile through their pain because you 've given them hope .
`` The time we spend with dead bodies in preparation is minimal .
We work with the living , that 's where we 're needed . ''
However she admits there are parts of the job she finds extremely difficult .
`` You see the depth of pain people go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is beyond words . ''
The industry is now very different , she Lianna is proud of the part she 's played in the change .
`` We 've got women up and down the country , it 's marvellous .
`` It 's not your gender , it 's your ability and capability to do the job .
`` There will always be men out there who are better than me , but there are men out there who I am better than .
`` I think everybody should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Lianna has two sons , Maxwell , now 28 , and Lawrence , 23 , who have grown up around the funeral home as she worked to built the company even bigger .
She 's always been very open about death with her sons , and answered their questioned honestly .
She explains : `` They both saw cremations from an early age .
It 's a very natural part of life for them .
`` I 've never hidden them from anything .
I think it 's so important with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eldest son used to sit on my desk in his carry cot while I worked . ''
She believes there has been a real shift in people 's approach to grief in recent years , helped by high-profile people like Princes William and Harry and Rio Ferdinand speaking publicly about dealing with loss .
However she says the Covid pandemic has impacted grief a lot , as isolation and lockdown mean those who have lost a loved one do n't have a support network around them .
`` We do n't have that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so we 're missing those opportunities for support .
`` We miss chance encounters with people , in which we share things that can help .
`` It 's making grief seem more permanent . ''
Lianna 's book , How to Grieve like a Champ , is available on Amazon .

EXCLUSIVE: Lianna Champ's mum and school career advisor did everything they could to put her off working in the funeral industry - but it only made her more determined, and at 19 she became the UK's first female undertaker
'Mum took me to see dead bodies at 15 - and it made me determined to be undertaker'
Lianna Champ was just nine when she first told her mum she wanted to be an undertaker, and she still has no idea where the idea came from.
She didn't know anyone in the profession, which was completely male-dominated at the time, but her heart was set on planning funerals.
Despite her mum's hopes that it was just a phase, Lianna carried on, so when she was 15 she arranged a visit to their local funeral home.
Lianna, now 56, tells The Mirror: "I had no connection to [undertakers], I don't think I even knew what they were.
"My mum thought she needed to do something to stop it. She hoped it would put me off as she didn't think it was a suitable career. It was a man's job."
And Lianna's career advisor at school had the same opinion, telling her she might as well ask to become an astronaut because she had "no chance".
Image: Lianna Champ) Lianna Champ)
Lianna, from Lancashire, says: "It didn't bother me because I knew I was going to do it anyway."
But despite her mum's motivation, the trip to the funeral home actually had the opposite effect and made Lianna even more determined to get into the industry.
"I was so excited. They took me straight into the mortuary and I saw my first dead body.
"I was absolutely fascinated by the workings of the human body.
"By the end of the day I had gloves on and I was helping with sutures. It went so well they said I could come back the next week.
"When I told mum she put her head in her hands, she was devastated."
Despite her initial concerns, Lianna's mum became a huge support and her parents ended up acting as guaranteers on a bank loan so she could open her own funeral home when nobody would employ her.
Image: Lianna Champ) Lianna Champ)
At 17, Lianna started knocking on the doors of all her local funeral homes asking for a job - but they all said they wouldn't hire a woman.
She tried at least before 10 before she finally found someone who would take her on, but she was offered a salary much less than the going rate - which left her struggling to buy food.
She took on extra jobs as a cleaner and working in a nightclub to make ends meet - but her goal of getting her qualifications was now in sight.
"For the next three years I ate, breathed and lived funerals. I knew the manual inside out. I loved it."
But when she was finally ready to take her diploma, she claims she was told she had to wait until her boss's son had passed she could take hers - and he failed.
Image: Lianna Champ) Lianna Champ)
When she was finally allowed to sit the exam she passed with flying colours, becoming the youngest ever female funeral director when she was 19.
"It was amazing. It wasn't about being the youngest person, it was that I had achieved my dream."
She went on to take her embalmer qualifications, passing with flying colours, but was then made redundant.
Now fully qualified, she wasn't overly concerned about finding another job - but quickly discovered people still wouldn't hire a woman.
She decided to leave her first name off one of her applications, and was offered an interview in Bognor Regis.
"When I handed over my interview letter the man said 'but you're female, if I hire a female undertaker I'll be out of business overnight'.
"I cried all the way home on the train. I cried for weeks."
Image: Lianna Champ) Lianna Champ)
So with financial backing from her parents, Lianna got a huge loan and set to work opening her own funeral home.
At 27, on July 9, 1986, she opened Champ Funerals - with an overdraft of £175,000 - which is about about £510,000 in today's money.
"I had to buy the building, which was derelict and took a year to renovate, I had to buy a hearse, coffins and embalming equipment - which is very expensive.
"I always just thought it was going to be okay."
She claims she faced extra struggles as many supplies refused to sell to her as they were concerned other companies wouldn't want to be associated with a female-run business.
When she opened her doors, she had to work hard to build trust within the community, putting her focus on families.
"People wanted to see me, they wanted to see what a female undertaker looked like.
"Some people didn't take me seriously because they thought I was too pretty to be anything other than decorative.
"Some say I'm sort of weird death obsessive. People have walked away from me because they think I just work with dead bodies."
"I have so much to give. I just seem to instinctively know what people need.
"It's about seeing someone smile through their pain because you've given them hope.
"The time we spend with dead bodies in preparation is minimal. We work with the living, that's where we're needed."
However she admits there are parts of the job she finds extremely difficult.
"You see the depth of pain people go through, especially with children and babies.
"It is beyond words."
The industry is now very different, she Lianna is proud of the part she's played in the change.
"We've got women up and down the country, it's marvellous.
"It's not your gender, it's your ability and capability to do the job.
"There will always be men out there who are better than me, but there are men out there who I am better than.
"I think everybody should follow their dream, whoever they are."
Lianna has two sons, Maxwell, now 28, and Lawrence, 23, who have grown up around the funeral home as she worked to built the company even bigger.
She's always been very open about death with her sons, and answered their questioned honestly.
She explains: "They both saw cremations from an early age. It's a very natural part of life for them.
"I've never hidden them from anything. I think it's so important with children to speaking honestly.
"My eldest son used to sit on my desk in his carry cot while I worked."
She believes there has been a real shift in people's approach to grief in recent years, helped by high-profile people like Princes William and Harry and Rio Ferdinand speaking publicly about dealing with loss.
However she says the Covid pandemic has impacted grief a lot, as isolation and lockdown mean those who have lost a loved one don't have a support network around them.
"We don't have that constant footfall of people in our lives, so we're missing those opportunities for support.
"We miss chance encounters with people, in which we share things that can help.
"It's making grief seem more permanent."
Lianna's book, How to Grieve like a Champ, is available on Amazon.