thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Parents left humiliated as 'faulty' school meal vouchers are rejected at tills

Parents say they have been left out of pocket by the Government free school meal vouchers - which do not work at supermarket checkouts .
The scheme , delivered by multi-million-pound French company Endered , has been plagued by problems since launching in March - now families say they 're being left humiliated in supermarkets .
It comes after one headteacher said he was forced to put £5,000 on his own credit card , after his school was left unable to authorise the vouchers for 170 low-income families .
Overall , thousands of people are yet to receive their coupons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks after schools were closed indefinitely .
`` It was embarrassing , everyone was looking at us , '' one parent , Susan Bleau told the BBC .
Have you experienced any issues with the scheme ?
Get in touch : emma.munbodh @ mirror.co.uk After weeks of delays , her daughter 's school had finally received the vouchers and printed them out for her .
However , Susan said when she reached the till , the voucher failed to work .
Edenred , the firm behind the £15 a week vouchers , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coupons , said its vouchers are all valid .
The system was rebuilt over the Easter break but , for many , teething problems continue , with the website offline , showing error messages or simply not recognising user details .
Schools have also accused the provider of cashing in on the crisis by advertising a premium number for enquiries .
`` We had everything - cheese , pizzas , yoghurt , smoothies , '' Susan said , recalling her shopping trip .
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Sign up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at mirror.co.uk/email But when they tried to use the vouchers to pay , they would not scan .
As the queue built up behind them , the cashier called the manager , who tried to enter the barcodes manually before pronouncing them faulty .
All the shopping had to go back and the pair had to leave empty-handed , humiliated and disappointed .
`` You 're not the first and you wo n't be the last , '' Susan remembers one of the supermarket staff saying .
It was a Saturday , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message on the school voicemail and wait for replacement vouchers the following week .
`` We had to live on what we had which , was n't enough but we had to cope , '' she said .
Tesco said it is not aware of widespread issues when customers redeem their vouchers in its stores .
And Edenred insists every supermarket eGift voucher it sends to parents is valid .
The company suggests poor or damaged printed copies could be responsible for some of the failures .
Edenred said it continues to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times for schools and families to log on to the site have been `` almost eliminated '' .
More than £52million worth of eGift cards have been issued to schools and families since the scheme was launched , with 16,500 schools signed up , it added .
The Department for Education said it is encouraging schools to make their own local arrangements and to use Edenred only when that is not possible .
However with lockdown in full force and foodbanks reporting sharp falls in supplies , schools say they have no choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Department for Education spokesperson told Mirror Money that schools are , where possible , being encouraged to work with suppliers to make provisions for families .
`` We continue to encourage schools to work with their suppliers to arrange food parcels or collections for families eligible for free school meals .
There are some outstanding examples of where schools across the country are using their own offers to support the children who need it most .
`` Where that is not possible , the national voucher scheme was launched for schools to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for thousands of schools .
As of yesterday , Edenred reported that more than £47 million worth of voucher codes had been redeemed into supermarket gift cards by schools and families .
`` Improvements have been made to Edenred ’ s technology system this weekend and we expect the company to continually improve to meet this unprecedented situation . ''

It comes after one headteacher said he was forced to put £5,000 on his own credit card, after his school was left unable to authorise the vouchers for 170 low-income families
Parents say they have been left out of pocket by the Government free school meal vouchers - which do not work at supermarket checkouts.
The scheme, delivered by multi-million-pound French company Endered, has been plagued by problems since launching in March - now families say they're being left humiliated in supermarkets.
It comes after one headteacher said he was forced to put £5,000 on his own credit card, after his school was left unable to authorise the vouchers for 170 low-income families.
Overall, thousands of people are yet to receive their coupons - which were promised in the immediate weeks after schools were closed indefinitely.
"It was embarrassing, everyone was looking at us," one parent, Susan Bleau told the BBC.
Have you experienced any issues with the scheme? Get in touch: emma.munbodh@mirror.co.uk
After weeks of delays, her daughter's school had finally received the vouchers and printed them out for her.
However, Susan said when she reached the till, the voucher failed to work.
Edenred, the firm behind the £15 a week vouchers, which are available as a downloadable or online coupons, said its vouchers are all valid.
The system was rebuilt over the Easter break but, for many, teething problems continue, with the website offline, showing error messages or simply not recognising user details.
Schools have also accused the provider of cashing in on the crisis by advertising a premium number for enquiries.
"We had everything - cheese, pizzas, yoghurt, smoothies," Susan said, recalling her shopping trip.
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But when they tried to use the vouchers to pay, they would not scan.
As the queue built up behind them, the cashier called the manager, who tried to enter the barcodes manually before pronouncing them faulty.
All the shopping had to go back and the pair had to leave empty-handed, humiliated and disappointed.
"You're not the first and you won't be the last," Susan remembers one of the supermarket staff saying.
It was a Saturday, so all Susan could do was leave a message on the school voicemail and wait for replacement vouchers the following week.
"We had to live on what we had which, wasn't enough but we had to cope," she said.
Tesco said it is not aware of widespread issues when customers redeem their vouchers in its stores.
And Edenred insists every supermarket eGift voucher it sends to parents is valid.
The company suggests poor or damaged printed copies could be responsible for some of the failures.
Edenred said it continues to make big improvements to its system and waiting times for schools and families to log on to the site have been "almost eliminated".
More than £52million worth of eGift cards have been issued to schools and families since the scheme was launched, with 16,500 schools signed up, it added.
The Department for Education said it is encouraging schools to make their own local arrangements and to use Edenred only when that is not possible.
However with lockdown in full force and foodbanks reporting sharp falls in supplies, schools say they have no choice but to refer to the scheme.
A Department for Education spokesperson told Mirror Money that schools are, where possible, being encouraged to work with suppliers to make provisions for families.
"We continue to encourage schools to work with their suppliers to arrange food parcels or collections for families eligible for free school meals. There are some outstanding examples of where schools across the country are using their own offers to support the children who need it most.
"Where that is not possible, the national voucher scheme was launched for schools to provide supermarket vouchers, which is delivering for thousands of schools. As of yesterday, Edenred reported that more than £47 million worth of voucher codes had been redeemed into supermarket gift cards by schools and families.
"Improvements have been made to Edenred’s technology system this weekend and we expect the company to continually improve to meet this unprecedented situation."


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Emotion Kate Middleton on why harrowing images of NHS are important to showcase

Kate Middleton was visibly emotional as she explained why `` harrowing '' images of those on the NHS frontline are important to showcase at this time .
The Duchess of Cambridge , 39 , appeared on This Morning today to launch ambitious project Hold Still , which will run for the next six weeks .
Brits have been asked to send in selfies and photos of their memories of the coronavirus pandemic for a national exhibition .
The project is being run in conjunction with the National Portrait gallery , which Kate has been a patron of since January 2012 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schofield via video link today , she said : `` I think we ’ ve all been struck by the most extraordinary images that have come out . ''
Kate has already selected a number of images that have resonated with her over the last few months , which include a female NHS frontline worker with her face marked from wearing PPE during a 12-hour shift and 100-year-old war vet fundraiser Captain Tom Moore .
Addressing the image of the nurse with marks on her face , she said : `` It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the images that is so important to document at this time .
`` We need to showcase what those on the frontline are witnessing . ''
Opening up about how her children had reacted to lockdown , Kate spoke about homeschooling her three children .
She quipped : `` George gets very upset because he wants too get involved in Charlotte ’ s projects ! ''
However , she admitted that she had found it `` difficult '' to explain the pandemic to her children .
Asked how George , Charlotte @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new normal '' , she said : `` It ’ s really hard .
We hadn ’ t done a huge amount of FaceTime and calls but it ’ s actually been really great to check in with family about news and things like that .
`` But it is difficult , it ’ s hard to explain to a five , six year old about what ’ s going on . ''
There are three categories that people send pictures in with a small caption as an explanation .
This includes Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Acts of Kindness .
Speaking about the launch of Hold Still , Kate said : `` We 've all been struck by some of the incredible images we ’ ve seen which have given us an insight into the experiences and stories of people across the country .
`` Some desperately sad images showing the human tragedy of this pandemic and other uplifting pictures showing people coming together to support those more vulnerable .
`` Hold Still aims to capture a portrait of the nation , the spirit of the nation , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Photographs reflecting resilience , bravery , kindness – all those things that people are experiencing.
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The Duchess of Cambridge appeared on This Morning today to launch ambitious project Hold Still, which will run for the next six weeks
Emotional Kate Middleton on why 'harrowing' images of NHS frontline are important to showcase
Kate Middleton was visibly emotional as she explained why "harrowing" images of those on the NHS frontline are important to showcase at this time.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, appeared on This Morning today to launch ambitious project Hold Still, which will run for the next six weeks.
Brits have been asked to send in selfies and photos of their memories of the coronavirus pandemic for a national exhibition.
The project is being run in conjunction with the National Portrait gallery, which Kate has been a patron of since January 2012.
Image: Kensington Palace) Kensington Palace)
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Speaking to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield via video link today, she said: "I think we’ve all been struck by the most extraordinary images that have come out."
Kate has already selected a number of images that have resonated with her over the last few months, which include a female NHS frontline worker with her face marked from wearing PPE during a 12-hour shift and 100-year-old war vet fundraiser Captain Tom Moore.
Addressing the image of the nurse with marks on her face, she said: "It’s a really harrowing image actually and one of the images that is so important to document at this time.
"We need to showcase what those on the frontline are witnessing."
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Image: BBC) BBC)
Opening up about how her children had reacted to lockdown, Kate spoke about homeschooling her three children.
She quipped: "George gets very upset because he wants too get involved in Charlotte’s projects!"
However, she admitted that she had found it "difficult" to explain the pandemic to her children.
Image: Tim Rooke/REX) Tim Rooke/REX)
Asked how George, Charlotte and Louis were dealing with the "new normal", she said: "It’s really hard. We hadn’t done a huge amount of FaceTime and calls but it’s actually been really great to check in with family about news and things like that.
"But it is difficult, it’s hard to explain to a five, six year old about what’s going on."
Image: Xinhua/Shutterstock) Xinhua/Shutterstock) Image: Evening Standard / eyevine) Evening Standard / eyevine)
There are three categories that people send pictures in with a small caption as an explanation.
This includes Your New Normal, Helpers and Heroes and Acts of Kindness.
Speaking about the launch of Hold Still, Kate said: "We've all been struck by some of the incredible images we’ve seen which have given us an insight into the experiences and stories of people across the country.
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"Some desperately sad images showing the human tragedy of this pandemic and other uplifting pictures showing people coming together to support those more vulnerable.
"Hold Still aims to capture a portrait of the nation, the spirit of the nation, what everyone is going through at this time. Photographs reflecting resilience, bravery, kindness – all those things that people are experiencing.”
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thedailymirror--2020-05-07--FA 'could block any PL plan to axe relegation' when top flight returns

The Premier League could be blocked by the FA if they plan on scrapping relegation this season .
The coronavirus pandemic led to a shutdown of the top-flight in March and it is understood clubs have been told the only way to complete the season is for the remaining 92 matches to be played at neutral venues behind closed doors .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to outline details of how the UK will exit lockdown on Sunday while the next Premier League meeting will take place a day later .
And , amid all the uncertainty , football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over how to resume the football season during the coronavirus crisis which has wreaked havoc all over the globe .
It is understood that top-flight clubs want to play out the season with the threat of relegation removed , but EFL chief Rick Parry this week threatened legal action if they press ahead with those plans .
And The Sun has claimed that FA chairman Greg Clarke and his Wembley chiefs have the right to demand promotion and relegation remains in place .
Even if Premier League clubs vote against the decision , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place since 1991 gives the FA specific powers .
The FA are regarded as a `` Special Shareholder '' and the document states that rule changes can “ be effective only with the consent in writing of the Special Shareholder and without such consent shall not be done or caused to be done ” .
It goes on to claim that one of those provisions is “ any amendment to , removal of or waiver of ... the number of members and promotion to and relegation from the League ” .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be `` outrage '' and a `` breach '' of agreements if Championship clubs are denied promotion to the Premier League .
`` We expect three Championship clubs to be promoted - the Premier League are aware of our position on that .
The Premier League expects three clubs to be relegated , '' he said .
Asked what would happen if the Premier League 's position changed , Parry said : `` The lawyers are going to get wealthy if that happens .
There would be a degree of outrage from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it would be a breach of the tripartite agreement .
`` The safe answer is that it would get very messy .
Our expectation is there would be three clubs promoted from the Championship . ''
Asked about neutral grounds , he added : `` Our preference would be to play on the 71 grounds .
We do n't think there 's an overwhelming argument that the probability of fans congregating is a major one . ''
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Amid all the uncertainty, football chiefs continue to be locked in talks over how to resume the football season during the coronavirus crisis
The Premier League could be blocked by the FA if they plan on scrapping relegation this season.
The coronavirus pandemic led to a shutdown of the top-flight in March and it is understood clubs have been told the only way to complete the season is for the remaining 92 matches to be played at neutral venues behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to outline details of how the UK will exit lockdown on Sunday while the next Premier League meeting will take place a day later.
And, amid all the uncertainty, football chiefs continue to be locked in talks over how to resume the football season during the coronavirus crisis which has wreaked havoc all over the globe.
It is understood that top-flight clubs want to play out the season with the threat of relegation removed, but EFL chief Rick Parry this week threatened legal action if they press ahead with those plans.
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
FA chairman Greg Clarke and his Wembley chiefs have the right to demand promotion and relegation remains in place.
Even if Premier League clubs vote against the decision, a Premier League rule which has been in place since 1991 gives the FA specific powers.
The FA are regarded as a "Special Shareholder" and the document states that rule changes can “be effective only with the consent in writing of the Special Shareholder and without such consent shall not be done or caused to be done”.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It goes on to claim that one of those provisions is “any amendment to, removal of or waiver of ... the number of members and promotion to and relegation from the League”.
This week EFL chairman Parry warned there would be "outrage" and a "breach" of agreements if Championship clubs are denied promotion to the Premier League.
"We expect three Championship clubs to be promoted - the Premier League are aware of our position on that. The Premier League expects three clubs to be relegated," he said.
Asked what would happen if the Premier League's position changed, Parry said: "The lawyers are going to get wealthy if that happens. There would be a degree of outrage from a number of clubs in our Championship, and it would be a breach of the tripartite agreement.
"The safe answer is that it would get very messy. Our expectation is there would be three clubs promoted from the Championship."
Asked about neutral grounds, he added: "Our preference would be to play on the 71 grounds. We don't think there's an overwhelming argument that the probability of fans congregating is a major one."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Baby and toddler killed in Ilford had 'throats slit by dad', inquest hears

Two young children had their throats cut during an attack by their father at the family home , an inquest has heard .
Pavinya Nithiyakumar , aged 19 months , and Nigash Nithiyakumar , 3 , were fatally wounded at their house in Ilford , east London , on Sunday April 26 , Walthamstow Coroner 's Court heard .
Their father , named locally as newsagent worker Nithin Kumar , 40 , was rushed to hospital with knife wounds and remains in a critical condition .
Opening inquests into the children 's deaths on Thursday , east London area coroner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` On the 26 April 2020 , Nigash was attacked by his father at the home address .
His throat was cut . ''
Coroner 's officer Jean Smyth added that Nigash died in hospital in Whitechapel at 7.42pm the same day after being rushed there by ambulance .
She said : `` A forensic post-mortem examination was carried out by Dr Nathaniel Cary on April 28 at Great Ormond Street Children 's Hospital .
The cause of death was given as ... incised wound to the neck . ''
Ms Smyth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was attacked by her father at the home address .
Her throat was cut and she died of her injuries at the scene .
Life was pronounced extinct at 5.53pm . ''
Her cause of death was also given as an incised wound to the neck .
Both children were identified by their mother , named locally as Nisa .
Mr Irvine said : `` I am satisfied in relation to both of these very , very sad deaths that an inquest is necessary .
`` I am not going to fix a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware there is an ongoing criminal investigation in relation to both of those deaths .
It may well be that the criminal investigation will supersede the coroner 's investigation . ''
He set a review date for November 30 after formally opening the inquests .
Scotland Yard has launched a murder investigation but officers are not looking for anyone else over the killings .

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Scene where two children were murdered in Ilford
Scene where two children were murdered in Ilford
Newsagent worker Nithin Kumar, 40, was rushed to hospital with knife wounds after allegedly carrying out the killings in Ilford, east London. He remains in a critical condition.
Baby and toddler killed in Ilford had 'throats slit by dad', inquest hears
Two young children had their throats cut during an attack by their father at the family home, an inquest has heard.
Pavinya Nithiyakumar, aged 19 months, and Nigash Nithiyakumar, 3, were fatally wounded at their house in Ilford, east London, on Sunday April 26, Walthamstow Coroner's Court heard.
Their father, named locally as newsagent worker Nithin Kumar, 40, was rushed to hospital with knife wounds and remains in a critical condition.
Opening inquests into the children's deaths on Thursday, east London area coroner Graeme Irvine was told by an official: "On the 26 April 2020, Nigash was attacked by his father at the home address. His throat was cut."
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
Coroner's officer Jean Smyth added that Nigash died in hospital in Whitechapel at 7.42pm the same day after being rushed there by ambulance.
She said: "A forensic post-mortem examination was carried out by Dr Nathaniel Cary on April 28 at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital. The cause of death was given as... incised wound to the neck."
Ms Smyth continued: "On April 26 Pavinya was attacked by her father at the home address. Her throat was cut and she died of her injuries at the scene. Life was pronounced extinct at 5.53pm."
Her cause of death was also given as an incised wound to the neck.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Both children were identified by their mother, named locally as Nisa.
Mr Irvine said: "I am satisfied in relation to both of these very, very sad deaths that an inquest is necessary.
"I am not going to fix a time for the inquest as I am aware there is an ongoing criminal investigation in relation to both of those deaths. It may well be that the criminal investigation will supersede the coroner's investigation."
He set a review date for November 30 after formally opening the inquests.
Reporters listened to proceedings remotely by telephone link.
Scotland Yard has launched a murder investigation but officers are not looking for anyone else over the killings.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Influencer in tears after losing followers says she has 'no other talent'

The coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown have caused many people to be without work .
Some have been made redundant while others were furloughed .
In theory , those who make their money online should be thriving right about now , but it seems even they are struggling during these difficult times .
One influencer recently took to social media to share the position she has found herself in during the global pandemic .
The woman , known as Billie Beever , shared a video on TikTok , in which she can be seen crying over losing followers on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to set up a paywall around their content and many , including Billie , use it to share rather x-rated posts .
In the video , which has been viewed more than 12,000 times , Billie explains that she used OnlyFans as her main source of income and the drop in followers means she can no longer afford her rent .
She said : `` I ’ m losing subscribers on OnlyFans like - my main source of income - I can ’ t pay my rent anymore .
`` And like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work like what am I supposed to do , like go work in a strip club ?
Which they ’ re all closed down as well . ''
She continued : `` I have nothing else going for me .
I have no other talent .
I can ’ t dance , I can ’ t sing .
I can ’ t do anything so like I don ’ t understand what I ’ m supposed to do . ''
The young woman added that she just wanted things to `` go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subscribe to her page again .
While many were sympathetic with her , others thought she needed a reality check .
On the Australian podcast , Not Here To Make Friends , the influencer was urged to go out and `` do something good for society '' instead .
Presenter Carla Bignasca proclaimed : `` I don ’ t want to take glee in someone ’ s misfortune , but I ’ m glad you ’ ve realised you ’ ve got no other talent .
`` Join the rest of us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ something good for society . ''
Not exactly the worst suggestion , as supermarkets and other key businesses have had a great need for temporary staff during the pandemic .
We 've seen lots of individuals recently change jobs to help make a difference , including a Game of Thrones actor , who has been working as an Asda delivery driver while his other projects are on hold during lockdown .

An influencer was left in tears after losing followers on her x-rated OnlyFans account and claims this drop means she is no longer able to afford her rent
Influencer in tears after losing followers says taking sexy photos is her 'only talent'
The coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown have caused many people to be without work.
Some have been made redundant while others were furloughed.
In theory, those who make their money online should be thriving right about now, but it seems even they are struggling during these difficult times.
One influencer recently took to social media to share the position she has found herself in during the global pandemic.
The woman, known as Billie Beever, shared a video on TikTok, in which she can be seen crying over losing followers on the website, OnlyFans.
The site allows people to set up a paywall around their content and many, including Billie, use it to share rather x-rated posts.
In the video, which has been viewed more than 12,000 times, Billie explains that she used OnlyFans as her main source of income and the drop in followers means she can no longer afford her rent.
She said: "I’m losing subscribers on OnlyFans like - my main source of income - I can’t pay my rent anymore.
"And like even if I was to go back to work like what am I supposed to do, like go work in a strip club? Which they’re all closed down as well."
She continued: "I have nothing else going for me. I have no other talent. I can’t dance, I can’t sing. I can’t do anything so like I don’t understand what I’m supposed to do."
The young woman added that she just wanted things to "go back to normal" so people would subscribe to her page again.
While many were sympathetic with her, others thought she needed a reality check.
On the Australian podcast, Not Here To Make Friends, the influencer was urged to go out and "do something good for society" instead.
Presenter Carla Bignasca proclaimed: "I don’t want to take glee in someone’s misfortune, but I’m glad you’ve realised you’ve got no other talent.
"Join the rest of us. And go and stack shelves and do something good for society."
Not exactly the worst suggestion, as supermarkets and other key businesses have had a great need for temporary staff during the pandemic.
We've seen lots of individuals recently change jobs to help make a difference, including a Game of Thrones actor, who has been working as an Asda delivery driver while his other projects are on hold during lockdown.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Gutted Katie Price addresses Kris Boyson's new romance with Bianca Gascoigne

Katie Price admits she 's `` gutted '' about the way she treated Kris Boyson when they were together - but said she was `` suffering badly '' .
The mum of five opened up on a since-deleted Instagram livestream as she took fans ' questions about her life .
The former glamour model confessed she thought she 'd marry Kris after he proposed months into their relationship .
But after cheating on him with builder Charles Drury and taking the 22-year-old porn model on holiday to Turkey , Kris dumped her and is now hooking up with Bianca Gascoigne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown emerged while Katie was back in rehab - and followers were desperate to know how the troubled star reacted .
`` How do you feel about seeing Kris kissing Bianca when you were in the Priory ? ''
asked one .
`` All I 'm going to say is I thought I was going to marry Kris , '' said a suddenly downbeat Katie .
`` I feel really gutted what I did to Kris when I was with him , I had my reasons .
And if I could turn back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done what I did to him . ''
She went on : `` But I was suffering so bad when I was in the Priory and he 's now found happiness with someone else , so all I can wish is him and her happiness , I want them to keep safe .
`` It made me realise that - it 's so hard to talk about - that maybe when me and Kris were engaged , that it 's fate we were never obviously meant to be because he 's found happiness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bianca and I just wish them well . ''
Last month it was revealed Kris was flogging off the £39,000 engagement ring he bought Katie to mark the end of their two-year on/off romance .
`` He should get at least £39,000 for it .
It 's the biggest rock she ’ s ever been bought , '' a source told The Sun .
`` The funniest thing was Kris was the first of her lovers to buy her a ring .
She previously had to buy it herself , '' added the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter Andre , Alex Reid and Kieran Hayler but never made it up the aisle with toyboy Kris .
She 'd excitedly announced her engagement to Kris during an appearance on Loose Women in July 2019 .
But the engagement proved to be short-lived with Katie admitting she 'd cheated on Kris with Alex Adderson and Charles .
One of Katie 's pals told Mirror Online the star is `` blissfully single '' - and has no plans to throw herself into another relationship any time soon .

Katie Price opened up about the way she treated Kris Boyson when they were together - and admitted she thought they would marry
Katie Price admits she's "gutted" about the way she treated Kris Boyson when they were together - but said she was "suffering badly".
The mum of five opened up on a since-deleted Instagram livestream as she took fans' questions about her life.
The former glamour model confessed she thought she'd marry Kris after he proposed months into their relationship.
But after cheating on him with builder Charles Drury and taking the 22-year-old porn model on holiday to Turkey, Kris dumped her and is now hooking up with Bianca Gascoigne.
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
Pictures of them looking cosy in lockdown emerged while Katie was back in rehab - and followers were desperate to know how the troubled star reacted.
"How do you feel about seeing Kris kissing Bianca when you were in the Priory?" asked one.
"All I'm going to say is I thought I was going to marry Kris," said a suddenly downbeat Katie.
Image: mirror.co.uk) mirror.co.uk)
Image: officialkatieprice/Instagram) officialkatieprice/Instagram)
"I feel really gutted what I did to Kris when I was with him, I had my reasons. And if I could turn back the clock, I would never have done what I did to him."
She went on: "But I was suffering so bad when I was in the Priory and he's now found happiness with someone else, so all I can wish is him and her happiness, I want them to keep safe.
"It made me realise that - it's so hard to talk about - that maybe when me and Kris were engaged, that it's fate we were never obviously meant to be because he's found happiness with someone else.
"I know Bianca and I just wish them well."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Last month it was revealed Kris was flogging off the £39,000 engagement ring he bought Katie to mark the end of their two-year on/off romance.
"He should get at least £39,000 for it. It's the biggest rock she’s ever been bought," a source told The Sun.
"The funniest thing was Kris was the first of her lovers to buy her a ring. She previously had to buy it herself," added the insider.
Katie was previously married to Peter Andre, Alex Reid and Kieran Hayler but never made it up the aisle with toyboy Kris.
Image: Quest Red) Quest Red)
She'd excitedly announced her engagement to Kris during an appearance on Loose Women in July 2019.
But the engagement proved to be short-lived with Katie admitting she'd cheated on Kris with Alex Adderson and Charles.
One of Katie's pals told Mirror Online the star is "blissfully single" - and has no plans to throw herself into another relationship any time soon.


thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Kate Garraway says husband is 'fighting so hard' in heart-wrenching battle

Kate Garraway has said that her husband Derek Draper is still ‘ fighting so hard ’ in his battle against coronavirus .
The 53-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter shared another update on the condition of her hospitalised hubby after clapping for the NHS carers looking after him .
Derek , 52 , was rushed to hospital since March 30 and has been has been on a ventilator for the past month in intensive care .
It has been an emotional ride for Kate , who has often been tearful when updating her followers with the latest status update of Derek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the street outside her house with her two children Darcey , 14 , and William , 10 , as they got ready for Clap for Carers .
This time it was preceded by a couple of her neighbours becoming the `` red arrows '' as they ran up and down the street with red and blue smoke canisters , in a mark of respect for VE Day on Friday .
Posting a video on Instagram of neighbours , Kate captioned it : `` The neighbours turned into “ red arrows ” tonight for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Have taken so much comfort & inspiration from the spirit of the country beautifully personified by Captain Tom these past few weeks ... ... ... and with VE Day tomorrow it ’ s a reminder of the strength and resilience that we all have within us if we pull together and keep going . ''
Kate then turned her thoughts to Derek 's battle with coronavirus , which she has documented throughout his time in hospital .
She continued : `` Derek is still with us , fighting so hard to beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by how hard every member of the nhs team is fighting to turn things around & bring him ( & so many others ) home to their loved ones .
`` You are amazing - thank you thank you Sending love to you all in these terrible times # staypositive # hope # standtogether . ''
Kate has been unable to visit her husband in hospital , however has been able to ring his phone and speak to him through it by nurses holding it to his ear .
Her GMB presenting colleague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate has felt `` comforted '' by being able to speak to her husband in this way .
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The Good Morning Britain presenter has given another update on the condition of Derek Draper after she clapped for carers in honour of NHS staff looking after him
Kate Garraway has said that her husband Derek Draper is still ‘fighting so hard’ in his battle against coronavirus.
The 53-year-old Good Morning Britain presenter shared another update on the condition of her hospitalised hubby after clapping for the NHS carers looking after him.
Derek, 52, was rushed to hospital since March 30 and has been has been on a ventilator for the past month in intensive care.
It has been an emotional ride for Kate, who has often been tearful when updating her followers with the latest status update of Derek.
On Thursday, she headed into the street outside her house with her two children Darcey, 14, and William, 10, as they got ready for Clap for Carers.
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This time it was preceded by a couple of her neighbours becoming the "red arrows" as they ran up and down the street with red and blue smoke canisters, in a mark of respect for VE Day on Friday.
Posting a video on Instagram of neighbours, Kate captioned it: "The neighbours turned into “red arrows” tonight for #clapthecarers #nhs & #keyworkers. Have taken so much comfort & inspiration from the spirit of the country beautifully personified by Captain Tom these past few weeks.........and with VE Day tomorrow it’s a reminder of the strength and resilience that we all have within us if we pull together and keep going."
Image: Kate Garraway/Instagram) Kate Garraway/Instagram) Image: Kate Garraway/Instagram) Kate Garraway/Instagram)
Kate then turned her thoughts to Derek's battle with coronavirus, which she has documented throughout his time in hospital.
She continued: "Derek is still with us, fighting so hard to beat this virus & everyday I am awestruck by how hard every member of the nhs team is fighting to turn things around & bring him ( & so many others) home to their loved ones.
"You are amazing - thank you thank you Sending love to you all in these terrible times #staypositive #hope #standtogether."
Kate has been unable to visit her husband in hospital, however has been able to ring his phone and speak to him through it by nurses holding it to his ear.
Her GMB presenting colleague, Ben Shepherd, has said that Kate has felt "comforted" by being able to speak to her husband in this way.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-08--Crisis 'dishonesty' slammed as pensioner says 'I don't feel proud to be a Brit'

The Government 's `` dishonesty '' surrounding the coronavirus pandemic was slammed on Question Time , with one viewer claiming she `` does n't feel proud to be British '' .
Margaret Collins , from Newcastle , appeared via video stream on the BBC programme last night to question why Britain 's death toll per 100,000 inhabitants is higher than all of Europe and even the US .
Referring to figures from John Hopkins University , she said the UK has 44.4 deaths per 100,000 , which dwarfs the likes of Finland and Denmark with four and 4.5 respectively - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are all lower than the UK , which has a nationwide lockdown , and the toll is significantly higher , '' she told the panel , which included Food and Agriculture Minister George Eustice .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
Ms Collins asked : `` Why and how did the government let this happen when we had advanced warning of the figures coming out of other countries ? ''
She added that as Brits prepare for VE Day today , `` who feels like celebrating ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ being British when I see figures like that '' .
Panelist Afua Hirsch called on the Government to be honest about the `` mistakes '' it has made in its handling of the pandemic .
“ To hear our government congratulating itself on the way it ’ s handled this outbreak ... it ’ s insulting to the people who continue to die every day , ” she said , referring to Boris Johnson 's comments at yesterday 's daily press conference .
The author and journalist went on to say Downing Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit its results '' from the start .
`` Initially we liked international comparisons because they made us look good but now they make us look bad we can ’ t trust them .
`` The advice on PPE was to use the PPE recommended by the World Health Organisation , until it emerged we didn ’ t have it and the PPE advice was changed to fit what we have .
`` The definition of testing was changed when it emerged we could n't meet the 100,000 tests a day standard we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing what stands as a test - being sent out rather than a result being received .
`` For those of us who aren ’ t medical experts and just members of the public and watching people we know and love die there ’ s an unavoidable feeling the government is not being honest with us about the scale of this crisis , '' she continued .
`` Yes , we ’ ve all done everything we can to mitigate this , and we are all trying to come together and help .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't constitute a `` success '' rather it makes people who are suffering `` feel the leadership has failed us and I think we deserve an honest acknowledgment '' .
Mr Eustice , however , said it is `` simply not true '' that the Government has been dishonest with the British public .
He pointed to the daily press conferences - which are often attended by the Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty - which have been `` very candid about the nature of the crisis '' .
The Minister said No10 has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're doing the things we 're doing '' .
`` We ’ re being very candid about the evidence and the epidemiology behind this ...
I think [ we 're being ] as frank as possible with the public and we ’ ve shared our thinking every step of the way , '' he added .
Fellow panelist Chris Hopson , chief executive of NHS Providers , said there are many variables which go into why figures come out the way they do , including population density .
He said 10 to 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's health service was being completely overrun , but that has never happened to the NHS here .
Mr Hopson pointed to the success of the seven makeshift Nightingale hospitals and the creation of 33,000 beds for virus patients .
He said it 's important the country recognises that its health service has `` managed to avoid '' becoming overwhelmed , However , on being prompted by host Fiona Bruce , he did accept it was a different story in terms of the struggling social care sector .

Afua Hirsch say government needs to be honest about the ‘mistakes’ around coronavirus
Afua Hirsch say government needs to be honest about the ‘mistakes’ around coronavirus
A Question Time viewer slammed the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with Britain's 44.4 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants putting it above all of Europe and the US
The Government's "dishonesty" surrounding the coronavirus pandemic was slammed on Question Time, with one viewer claiming she "doesn't feel proud to be British".
Margaret Collins, from Newcastle, appeared via video stream on the BBC programme last night to question why Britain's death toll per 100,000 inhabitants is higher than all of Europe and even the US.
Referring to figures from John Hopkins University, she said the UK has 44.4 deaths per 100,000, which dwarfs the likes of Finland and Denmark with four and 4.5 respectively - while the US has 21.7.
"They are all lower than the UK, which has a nationwide lockdown, and the toll is significantly higher," she told the panel, which included Food and Agriculture Minister George Eustice.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Ms Collins asked: "Why and how did the government let this happen when we had advanced warning of the figures coming out of other countries?"
She added that as Brits prepare for VE Day today, "who feels like celebrating? I don't feel particularly proud of being British when I see figures like that".
Panelist Afua Hirsch called on the Government to be honest about the "mistakes" it has made in its handling of the pandemic.
Image: BBC) BBC)
“To hear our government congratulating itself on the way it’s handled this outbreak...it’s insulting to the people who continue to die every day,” she said, referring to Boris Johnson 's comments at yesterday's daily press conference.
The author and journalist went on to say Downing Street has been "changing its narrative to fit its results" from the start.
"Initially we liked international comparisons because they made us look good but now they make us look bad we can’t trust them.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"The advice on PPE was to use the PPE recommended by the World Health Organisation, until it emerged we didn’t have it and the PPE advice was changed to fit what we have.
"The definition of testing was changed when it emerged we couldn't meet the 100,000 tests a day standard we promised, until suddenly we could by changing what stands as a test - being sent out rather than a result being received.
"For those of us who aren’t medical experts and just members of the public and watching people we know and love die there’s an unavoidable feeling the government is not being honest with us about the scale of this crisis," she continued.
"Yes, we’ve all done everything we can to mitigate this, and we are all trying to come together and help."
But she said that that doesn't constitute a "success" rather it makes people who are suffering "feel the leadership has failed us and I think we deserve an honest acknowledgment".
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Mr Eustice, however, said it is "simply not true" that the Government has been dishonest with the British public.
He pointed to the daily press conferences - which are often attended by the Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty - which have been "very candid about the nature of the crisis".
The Minister said No10 has been honest about the "reasons we're doing the things we're doing".
"We’re being very candid about the evidence and the epidemiology behind this...I think [we're being] as frank as possible with the public and we’ve shared our thinking every step of the way," he added.
Fellow panelist Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, said there are many variables which go into why figures come out the way they do, including population density.
He said 10 to 12 weeks ago, Britain watched how Italy's health service was being completely overrun, but that has never happened to the NHS here.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Mr Hopson pointed to the success of the seven makeshift Nightingale hospitals and the creation of 33,000 beds for virus patients.
He said it's important the country recognises that its health service has "managed to avoid" becoming overwhelmed,
However, on being prompted by host Fiona Bruce, he did accept it was a different story in terms of the struggling social care sector.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Rodri doing his homework in lockdown as Man City 'ready to enjoy football again'

Manchester City ’ s Rodri is using the lockdown to revise for his university exams .
Rodri is studying for a Management and Business Administration degree back home in Spain and is due to sit his exams this month .
Vincent Kompany took an MBA while at City and the Blues ’ record £62.8million signing feels his course could be useful when he finishes playing .
“ I have used the time to do homework for my university degree , as there are exams in a few days ' time , ” said the Spanish midfielder .
“ I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m going to do in the future , but I 'm studying a degree in Management and Business Administration because it is a challenge for me to start a degree and finish it .
“ It ’ s going to be helpful in the future one way or another .
You never know .
When I finish my career as a player I ’ d like to stay in contact with the sports world , but if it doesn ’ t happen , that ’ s fine too.
” City boss Pep Guardiola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rodri says everyone knows someone who has been affected .
Rodri , 23 , claims the City squad can not wait to resume playing when they are told it is safe to return .
“ We all have someone close , a friend or a family member , who has been touched somehow by the coronavirus , so it ’ s not easy , ” he said .
“ We all have families and friends who are going through difficult times , lots of people are losing their loved ones , so the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the situation with the coronavirus .
“ Once this situation is over , hopefully , we can all go back to our jobs and routines , but the priority now is to tackle the virus and sort out the situation .
“ I ’ d say to Man City fans that we are very excited to play football again .
We ’ re ready to enjoy football again and we ’ re just waiting for the authorities to give us the green light.
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Midfielder is revising for university exams while coronavirus keeps football on hold - but he says City can't wait for green light to resume trophy hunt
Rodri doing his homework in lockdown as Man City 'ready to enjoy football again'
Manchester City’s Rodri is using the lockdown to revise for his university exams.
Rodri is studying for a Management and Business Administration degree back home in Spain and is due to sit his exams this month.
Vincent Kompany took an MBA while at City and the Blues’ record £62.8million signing feels his course could be useful when he finishes playing.
“I have used the time to do homework for my university degree, as there are exams in a few days' time,” said the Spanish midfielder.
“I can’t say now what I’m going to do in the future, but I'm studying a degree in Management and Business Administration because it is a challenge for me to start a degree and finish it.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“It’s going to be helpful in the future one way or another. You never know. When I finish my career as a player I’d like to stay in contact with the sports world, but if it doesn’t happen, that’s fine too.”
City boss Pep Guardiola lost his mother to the coronavirus and Rodri says everyone knows someone who has been affected.
Rodri, 23, claims the City squad cannot wait to resume playing when they are told it is safe to return.
“We all have someone close, a friend or a family member, who has been touched somehow by the coronavirus, so it’s not easy,” he said.
“We all have families and friends who are going through difficult times, lots of people are losing their loved ones, so the most important thing now is to sort out the situation with the coronavirus.
“Once this situation is over, hopefully, we can all go back to our jobs and routines, but the priority now is to tackle the virus and sort out the situation.
“I’d say to Man City fans that we are very excited to play football again. We’re ready to enjoy football again and we’re just waiting for the authorities to give us the green light.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Liverpool dominate Match of the Day fans' team of the season

Liverpool players unsurprisingly dominate Match of the Day 's Premier League team of the season - while the one Manchester United player selected has caused controversy among fans .
The BBC show put the team to the public vote , with supporters choosing seven of Jurgen Klopp 's charges along with two from Manchester City one each from United and Leicester .
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson was voted in as player of the season so far , having skippered the Reds to the brink of ending their 30-year title drought , with his mentor Jurgen Klopp getting the nod as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' choice as young player of the season , and he lines up with his teammates Alisson , Andy Robertson and Virgil van Dijk in a Reds-dominated rearguard , with Leicester 's Caglar Soyuncu the other centre-back .
Mo Salah , Sadio Mane are up front alongside City 's Sergio Aguero - but it 's in midfield where one selection has got some fans ' backs up .
Alongside Henderson , few would argue with the selection of City playmaker Kevin de Bruyne , who leads the Premier League assists chart this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 ) .
The other player voted in is United 's star signing Bruno Fernandes , who has revitalised the Red Devils since joining from Sporting Lisbon in January , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side unbeaten with him in the team .
While his impact on United 's form has been undeniable , some Liverpool fans have pointed out that he has only played nine games for his new club - and only five of them have been league games .
While the result was decided by a vote , other players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his place include Liverpool 's Georginio Wijnaldum , Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish , Leicester star James Maddison and Chelsea ace Mason Mount .
One Liverpool fan said : `` Completely disagree with the addition of Bruno Fernandes .
Several players who have been better for the entire season .
Grealish .
Maddinson .
Wijnaldum .
Those 3 have been better .
Probably more who I am missing .
The rest of the team is nailed on . ''
Another said : `` Fernandes ?
?
Seriously ?
?
That 's as bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year !
Far better players this season than him in that position , like Fleck , Norwood and Lundstrum of Sheff Utd and Mason Mount of Chelsea .
Not to mention Gini , Fabinho and Ox for us .
What a joke . ''
Fans also voted Wolves ' winger Adama Traore as their surprise package , Sheffield United 's on-loan Red Devils keeper Dean Henderson as the signing of the season , and Tottenham ace Son-Heung Min 's incredible solo strike against Burnley as their goal of the season .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which ended the Reds ' astonishing unbeaten league run which had lasted for more than a year , was voted as the moment of the season .
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Supporters voted seven players from the runaway Premier League leaders into the team, while the one Manchester United star selected has caused controversy among some punters
Liverpool players unsurprisingly dominate Match of the Day's Premier League team of the season - while the one Manchester United player selected has caused controversy among fans.
The BBC show put the team to the public vote, with supporters choosing seven of Jurgen Klopp's charges along with two from Manchester City one each from United and Leicester.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson was voted in as player of the season so far, having skippered the Reds to the brink of ending their 30-year title drought, with his mentor Jurgen Klopp getting the nod as manager.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is the fans' choice as young player of the season, and he lines up with his teammates Alisson, Andy Robertson and Virgil van Dijk in a Reds-dominated rearguard, with Leicester's Caglar Soyuncu the other centre-back.
Mo Salah, Sadio Mane are up front alongside City's Sergio Aguero - but it's in midfield where one selection has got some fans' backs up.
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Alongside Henderson, few would argue with the selection of City playmaker Kevin de Bruyne, who leads the Premier League assists chart this season with 12 (Alexander-Arnold is next on 12).
The other player voted in is United's star signing Bruno Fernandes, who has revitalised the Red Devils since joining from Sporting Lisbon in January, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side unbeaten with him in the team.
While his impact on United's form has been undeniable, some Liverpool fans have pointed out that he has only played nine games for his new club - and only five of them have been league games.
While the result was decided by a vote, other players who fans have suggested could have taken his place include Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum, Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, Leicester star James Maddison and Chelsea ace Mason Mount.
One Liverpool fan said: "Completely disagree with the addition of Bruno Fernandes. Several players who have been better for the entire season. Grealish. Maddinson. Wijnaldum. Those 3 have been better. Probably more who I am missing. The rest of the team is nailed on."
Another said: "Fernandes?? Seriously?? That's as bad as Pogba getting in the TOTS last year! Far better players this season than him in that position, like Fleck, Norwood and Lundstrum of Sheff Utd and Mason Mount of Chelsea. Not to mention Gini, Fabinho and Ox for us. What a joke."
Fans also voted Wolves ' winger Adama Traore as their surprise package, Sheffield United's on-loan Red Devils keeper Dean Henderson as the signing of the season, and Tottenham ace Son-Heung Min's incredible solo strike against Burnley as their goal of the season.
Meanwhile, Watford's shock 3-0 win over Liverpool, which ended the Reds' astonishing unbeaten league run which had lasted for more than a year, was voted as the moment of the season.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Kylie Jenner gives blunt reply after being accused of 'always playing dress up'

Kylie Jenner was not taking standing for any hassle after a fan accused her of 'playing dress up ' every day .
The 22-year-old billionaire make-up mogul has been showing off her new $ 36.5 million mansion in the Holmby Hills of Los Angeles and has made sure she is the talk of social media with a series of sexy snaps .
The sunny Californian weather has meant that the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has been able to pose in nothing much more than a barely there bikini for the past couple weeks , as she fills her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She has also been snapped in designer gear from Chanel , Dior and Chrome Hearts , when she decided that clothes were worth embracing .
Her latest pic provoked one fan to pose Kylie a snarky question .
The reality star shared a snap of her wearing Marine Serre tattoo print top with matching graphic printed leggings , priced at $ 355 and $ 350 respectively .
This was finished off with $ 300 clear Yeezy trainers and pair of sunglasses .
One fan asked whether all Kylie does is spend her time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They asked on Twitter : `` Does @ KylieJenner just play dress up around her house ? ''
Kylie did n't waste any time in forming her answer and bluntly replied with a short and sharp , `` yes . ''
This comes after it was reported that Kylie snapped up more Californian real estate , just weeks after buying her new mansion .
She has apparently splashed out a further $ 15 million on a patch of land that used to belong to Miley Cyrus , so that she can build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another five acres of land in the gated Hidden Hills community as she looks to expand her portfolio .
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Kylie Jenner spends quarantine watching Trollz and then drinking tequila with a friend and dancing
Kylie Jenner spends quarantine watching Trollz and then drinking tequila with a friend and dancing
Kylie Jenner has spent much of the coronavirus lockdown period in various states of undress with bikini snaps becoming the norm as she embraces her new mansion
Kylie Jenner gives blunt reply after being accused of 'always playing dress up'
Kylie Jenner was not taking standing for any hassle after a fan accused her of 'playing dress up' every day.
The 22-year-old billionaire make-up mogul has been showing off her new $36.5 million mansion in the Holmby Hills of Los Angeles and has made sure she is the talk of social media with a series of sexy snaps.
The sunny Californian weather has meant that the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has been able to pose in nothing much more than a barely there bikini for the past couple weeks, as she fills her Instagram page with the hot pics.
She has also been snapped in designer gear from Chanel, Dior and Chrome Hearts, when she decided that clothes were worth embracing.
Her latest pic provoked one fan to pose Kylie a snarky question.
The reality star shared a snap of her wearing Marine Serre tattoo print top with matching graphic printed leggings, priced at $355 and $350 respectively.
This was finished off with $300 clear Yeezy trainers and pair of sunglasses.
One fan asked whether all Kylie does is spend her time posing in different outfits during the lockdown.
They asked on Twitter : "Does @KylieJenner just play dress up around her house?"
Kylie didn't waste any time in forming her answer and bluntly replied with a short and sharp, "yes."
This comes after it was reported that Kylie snapped up more Californian real estate, just weeks after buying her new mansion.
She has apparently splashed out a further $15 million on a patch of land that used to belong to Miley Cyrus, so that she can build herself another luxury home.
Kylie secured another five acres of land in the gated Hidden Hills community as she looks to expand her portfolio.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


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thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Lamar Odom cheated Olympics drug test with fake rubber penis and friend's urine

Lamar Odom has admitted cheating his way onto the Olympics basketball team in 2004 - with the help of a rubber penis .
The basketball player , who was married to Khloe Kardashian from 2009 to 2016 , represented the US at the Olympic Games in Athens .
But he should never have made it onto the team .
Lamar , 40 , has confessed that he faked his drugs test , knowing fine well he would fail .
The athlete had been hiding his drug habit for a long time at this point and had been smoking marijuana all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team , something he described as `` one of the biggest honours '' of his career .
Lamar opened up about the extreme lengths he went to to pass the drugs test and secure his place on the team in his memoir Darkness To Light .
He says that as a child , he 'd fantasised about becoming an Olympian and representing the United States , so when the chance finally came up , he was n't willing to let it pass him by .
One day , Lamar got a call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be heading to his home in a few days to administer a screening .
And by this point , LA Lakers player Lamar had already failed two drugs tests and been banned from games because of it .
He wrote : `` There was absolutely no way I was going to pass .
I 'd been smoking weed every day that summer .
Panic set in .
What if I fail ?
That would be my third failed drug test in four years .
Would people 's patience finally run out ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ against me as far as the NBA was concerned ? ''
Lamar , with the help of his friend and trainer , started looking into ways to beat a drugs test and googling fake penises .
He added : `` After an exhaustive search we ordered a giant rubber black c**k to arrive the next day .
When I filled the sample cup and handed it back to the tester , the urine had to be warm to prove it just came out of my body .
`` People tried to evade detection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting in a cupboard in their bathroom , but that did n't work with the USOC .
That pee had better be body temperature . ''
When NBA security Robert Montgomery knocked on Lamar 's door , the star says his trainer Robbie Davis proceeded to urinate into the `` reservoir of the phallus '' , which was hidden in the fake testicles .
As he 's never done drugs in his life , his urine was guaranteed to be clean .
He handed the fake penis over to Lamar , who strapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that he could hand over his sample .
Lamar wrote : `` Montgomery entered the bathroom and handed me the cup .
He was standing about two feet behind me as I turned around toward the toilet .
The reality of what I was doing started to set in and I got a little nervous .
`` This was absolutely crazy , but crazy was my only option at the time .
I unzipped my pants and carefully slid the fake penis through the zipper hole .
To get the pee to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to squeeze the shaft repeatedly . ''
Lamar said he was careful to disguise his motions , as what he was doing was a rather unusual way for a man to relieve himself .
He was worried the tester , who was stood right behind him , would become suspicious , or that he 'd accidentally drop the test cup with no way to get another clean batch .
Lamar says he filled the cup then finished off in the toilet to keep the ruse going , before handing the cup over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was satisfied , welcoming Lamar to the team there and then .
The star adds : `` That was a serious risk .
I was cool under fire , but my nerves were rattled .
I went out back to smoke . ''
Lamar made it to the Olympics , where he and his team earned bronze medals .
He wrote : `` Even though it was n't gold , I was still happy to get my medal .
In many ways , it represented how far I 'd come .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my son , LJ , and he put it on his dresser , where it remains to this day . ''

The basketball player represented the US at the 2004 Olympics, but has admitted cheating his way onto the team by fixing the results of his drugs test
Lamar Odom has admitted cheating his way onto the Olympics basketball team in 2004 - with the help of a rubber penis.
The basketball player, who was married to Khloe Kardashian from 2009 to 2016, represented the US at the Olympic Games in Athens.
But he should never have made it onto the team.
Lamar, 40, has confessed that he faked his drugs test, knowing fine well he would fail.
The athlete had been hiding his drug habit for a long time at this point and had been smoking marijuana all summer long when he was picked for the team, something he described as "one of the biggest honours" of his career.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Lamar opened up about the extreme lengths he went to to pass the drugs test and secure his place on the team in his memoir Darkness To Light.
He says that as a child, he'd fantasised about becoming an Olympian and representing the United States, so when the chance finally came up, he wasn't willing to let it pass him by.
One day, Lamar got a call from USA Basketball that a drug tester would be heading to his home in a few days to administer a screening.
And by this point, LA Lakers player Lamar had already failed two drugs tests and been banned from games because of it.
He wrote: "There was absolutely no way I was going to pass. I'd been smoking weed every day that summer. Panic set in. What if I fail? That would be my third failed drug test in four years. Would people's patience finally run out? Would it even count as a strike against me as far as the NBA was concerned?"
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Lamar, with the help of his friend and trainer, started looking into ways to beat a drugs test and googling fake penises.
He added: "After an exhaustive search we ordered a giant rubber black c**k to arrive the next day. When I filled the sample cup and handed it back to the tester, the urine had to be warm to prove it just came out of my body.
"People tried to evade detection by having a cup of clean urine waiting in a cupboard in their bathroom, but that didn't work with the USOC. That pee had better be body temperature."
When NBA security Robert Montgomery knocked on Lamar's door, the star says his trainer Robbie Davis proceeded to urinate into the "reservoir of the phallus", which was hidden in the fake testicles.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
As he's never done drugs in his life, his urine was guaranteed to be clean.
He handed the fake penis over to Lamar, who strapped it on and greeted the drug tester so that he could hand over his sample.
Lamar wrote: "Montgomery entered the bathroom and handed me the cup. He was standing about two feet behind me as I turned around toward the toilet. The reality of what I was doing started to set in and I got a little nervous.
"This was absolutely crazy, but crazy was my only option at the time. I unzipped my pants and carefully slid the fake penis through the zipper hole. To get the pee to come out of the tip, I had to squeeze the shaft repeatedly."
Lamar said he was careful to disguise his motions, as what he was doing was a rather unusual way for a man to relieve himself.
Image: MediaPunch/REX) MediaPunch/REX)
He was worried the tester, who was stood right behind him, would become suspicious, or that he'd accidentally drop the test cup with no way to get another clean batch.
Lamar says he filled the cup then finished off in the toilet to keep the ruse going, before handing the cup over to Montgomery, who tested the temperature and was satisfied, welcoming Lamar to the team there and then.
The star adds: "That was a serious risk. I was cool under fire, but my nerves were rattled. I went out back to smoke."
Lamar made it to the Olympics, where he and his team earned bronze medals.
He wrote: "Even though it wasn't gold, I was still happy to get my medal. In many ways, it represented how far I'd come. When I got home, I gave it to my son, LJ, and he put it on his dresser, where it remains to this day."


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--'Never Rarely Sometimes Always is affecting and uncompromising cinema'

After providing a hypnotic and evocative examination of a working class man struggling with masculinity and his own homosexuality in Beach Rats , director-writer Eliza Hittman returns with another powerful character drama .
Never Rarely Sometimes Always follows the sullen but defiant 17-year-old Autumn Callahan ( Sidney Flanigan ) , a resourceful working class girl who is bullied by her classmates and treated with contempt by her father figure .
However , Autumn faces another difficult complication in her life when she suspects that she is pregnant .
Attending a crisis pregnancy centre , her suspicions are confirmed .
Realising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her desired abortion without parental consent , Autumn decides to head to New York to terminate her pregnancy .
Despite her difficult journey , Autumn is accompanied by her supportive cousin Skylar ( Talia Ryder ) and so a painful and reflective for the pair journey begins .
Hittman ’ s film is a searing indictment of reproductive rights in the US despite its sparse approach to the issues at hand .
Through the grounding of the topic of abortion in Autumn ’ s journey , we can ’ t help but feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre force her to watch pro-life videos without her consent or her dealing with protesters outside abortion clinics .
Yet , Hittman ’ s script never forces social commentary down the throats of viewers in what is no doubt a difficult topic for many .
Autumn ’ s own past and inner turmoil is also kept at arm ’ s length , for as the film progresses we learn more about her experiences and naturally begin to understand her decisions through Hittman 's deft touch .
Arguably the central scene of the film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probes but does n't interrogate Autumn ’ s choices and her fraught journey so far , keeping the camera pinned on our heroine ’ s increasingly vulnerable facial expressions throughout .
Sidney Flanigan gives a brittle and nuanced turn as a young woman struggling with the weight of the world on her shoulders , with an understated but lovable uncertainty from Talia Ryder as her only companion in her hardship .
In fact , the strength in this relationship , even as they face difficulties , is most powerful in what is unsaid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actresses is ever more apparent as the film goes on and a sub-plot develops around a stranger who takes an interest in Skylar , played by Boy Erased actor Théodore Pellerin in a slippery performance .
In fact , the pair ’ s friendship and support of each other is a hopeful beacon amidst the harsh realism of Hittman 's kitchen-sink style .
There is n't a part of the process of seeking a termination in the US that the director does n't take us through alongside Autumn , leaving the audience with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shake-off .
As such , Hittman 's uncompromising and economic style may not rest well with some , but Never Rarely Sometimes Always proves that the director is an expert at portraying the pain and loneliness of adolescence alongside universally relevant social issues .
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is affecting and uncompromising cinema and a powerful character study of a troubled young woman seeking an abortion .
Director Eliza Hittman is a talent worth seeking out whilst in lockdown .
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is released on digital on May 13 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 , 2020 .
What films have moved you been during the lockdown ?
Let us know in the comments below .

Beach Rats director Eliza Hittman returns with this affecting piece of social realism with a talented turn from actress Sidney Flanigan
After providing a hypnotic and evocative examination of a working class man struggling with masculinity and his own homosexuality in Beach Rats, director-writer Eliza Hittman returns with another powerful character drama.
Never Rarely Sometimes Always follows the sullen but defiant 17-year-old Autumn Callahan (Sidney Flanigan), a resourceful working class girl who is bullied by her classmates and treated with contempt by her father figure.
However, Autumn faces another difficult complication in her life when she suspects that she is pregnant. Attending a crisis pregnancy centre, her suspicions are confirmed.
Realising that in Pennsylvania she cannot have her desired abortion without parental consent, Autumn decides to head to New York to terminate her pregnancy.
Image: Courtesy of Focus Features) Courtesy of Focus Features)
Despite her difficult journey, Autumn is accompanied by her supportive cousin Skylar (Talia Ryder) and so a painful and reflective adventure begins.
Hittman’s film is a searing indictment of reproductive rights in the US despite its sparse approach to the issues at hand.
Through the grounding of the topic of abortion in Autumn’s journey, we can’t help but feel her awkwardness as staff at the pregnancy centre force her to watch pro-life videos without her consent or her dealing with protesters outside abortion clinics.
Image: Courtesy of Focus Features) Courtesy of Focus Features) Image: Courtesy of Focus Features) Courtesy of Focus Features)
Yet, Hittman’s script never forces social commentary down the throats of viewers in what is no doubt a difficult topic for many.
Autumn’s own past and inner turmoil is also kept at arm’s length, for as the film progresses we learn more about her experiences and naturally begin to understand her decisions through Hittman's deft touch.
Arguably the central scene of the film that gives the piece its title carefully probes but doesn't interrogate Autumn’s choices and her fraught journey so far, keeping the camera pinned on our heroine’s increasingly vulnerable facial expressions throughout.
Image: Courtesy of Focus Features) Courtesy of Focus Features) Image: Courtesy of Focus Features) Courtesy of Focus Features)
Sidney Flanigan gives a brittle and nuanced turn as a young woman struggling with the weight of the world on her shoulders, with an understated but lovable uncertainty from Talia Ryder as her only companion in her hardship.
In fact, the strength in this relationship, even as they face difficulties, is most powerful in what is unsaid.
The sweet chemistry between the two actresses is ever more apparent as the film goes on and a sub-plot develops around a stranger who takes an interest in Skylar, played by Boy Erased actor Théodore Pellerin in a slippery performance.
Image: Angal Field/Focus Features) Angal Field/Focus Features) Image: Angal Field/Focus Features) Angal Field/Focus Features)
In fact, the pair’s friendship and support of each other is a hopeful beacon amidst the harsh realism of Hittman's kitchen-sink style.
There isn't a part of the process of seeking a termination in the US that the director doesn't take us through alongside Autumn, leaving the audience with a film they won’t easily shake-off.
As such, Hittman's uncompromising and economic style may not rest well with some, but Never Rarely Sometimes Always proves that the director is an expert at portraying the pain and loneliness of adolescence alongside universally relevant social issues.
Verdict
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is affecting and uncompromising cinema and a powerful character study of a troubled young woman seeking an abortion. Director Eliza Hittman is a talent worth seeking out whilst in lockdown.
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is released on digital on May 13, 2020 and is available on VOD from May 27, 2020.
What films have moved you been during the lockdown? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--ADVERTORIAL: 5 most common coronavirus myths many people are still falling for

Everyone ’ s looking for the latest information on health , and how to protect you and your family from the coronavirus in these uncertain times .
But with misinformation rife – and dangerous – it 's important to make sure you get the facts , not falsehoods .
Hoaxes and health scares add to peoples ’ anxiety at a time like this , particularly if they ’ re vulnerable or elderly .
From the rumour that 5G is causing Covid-19 , to the myth that sipping water every hour stops you catching it , misinformation is everywhere .
Scams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with fake texts supposedly from the Government , promising financial help or warning of a fine for breaking lockdown .
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden ( above ) said : `` The need for trusted information about coronavirus is vital .
The UK media is performing a key role in getting this to people .
“ Misleading claims about the virus online could cost lives and we are working around the clock with tech firms to tackle these .
We can all do our bit by being sceptical about what we read online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steps to ensure they ’ re not inadvertently spreading dangerous falsehoods . ''
Here we 've debunked five of the most common myths to help keep people safe .
And below you can also check out the SHARE checklist for advice on how to spot fake news .
And rely on trusted sources , not rumours , to check facts .
For advice on health , that ’ s nhs.uk .
For government guidance on work and money , it ’ s gov.uk Myth : “ If you go outside more than once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be added to your mobile bill.
” FACT : Although the Government has advised people to stay at home , you can go outside for food , health reasons or work ( if you can ’ t work from home ) .
Your mobile company wouldn ’ t be collecting a fine .
Myth : “ If you ’ re entitled to free school meals , send your bank details to receive financial support.
” FACT : This is fake and you never need to send your bank details via text or WhatsApp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help flush the virus into your stomach , where the acid kills it.
” FACT : This has been categorically disproved .
Myth : “ The Army is making a giant lasagne at Wembley and delivering it to every home via drone.
” FACT : This joke did the rounds via WhatsApp , but sadly for pasta lovers it ’ s not true .
Myth : “ Lidl are giving away a £300 coupon for completing a short survey.
” FACT : Fake !
Beware of phishing messages sent via WhatApp .
Always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than clicking a link .
Think before you like , comment or share online and use the SHARE checklist to make sure you ’ re not contributing to the spread of harmful content about coronavirus .
Rely on official sources for medical and safety information .
Check the facts about the coronavirus on the NHS.UK website and GOV.UK .
Headlines don ’ t always tell the full story .
Always read to the end before you share articles on coronavirus .
Analyse the facts .
If something sounds unbelievable , it might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are correcting false information about the coronavirus every day .
Watch out for misleading pictures and videos in stories about coronavirus .
They might be edited , or show an unrelated place or event .
Check to see who else is using the photo .
Look out for mistakes .
Spelling and other errors might mean the information is false .
Official guidance about coronavirus will always have been checked carefully .

With misinformation rife – and dangerous – make sure you get the facts, not falsehoods
5 most common coronavirus myths people are still falling for
Everyone’s looking for the latest information on health, and how to protect you and your family from the coronavirus in these uncertain times.
But with misinformation rife – and dangerous – it's important to make sure you get the facts, not falsehoods.
Hoaxes and health scares add to peoples’ anxiety at a time like this, particularly if they’re vulnerable or elderly.
From the rumour that 5G is causing Covid-19, to the myth that sipping water every hour stops you catching it, misinformation is everywhere.
Scams can pop up on your phone too, with fake texts supposedly from the Government, promising financial help or warning of a fine for breaking lockdown.
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden (above) said: "The need for trusted information about coronavirus is vital. The UK media is performing a key role in getting this to people. “Misleading claims about the virus online could cost lives and we are working around the clock with tech firms to tackle these. We can all do our bit by being sceptical about what we read online. I urge people to follow these steps to ensure they’re not inadvertently spreading dangerous falsehoods."
Here we've debunked five of the most common myths to help keep people safe.
And below you can also check out the SHARE checklist for advice on how to spot fake news. And rely on trusted sources, not rumours, to check facts. For advice on health, that’s nhs.uk. For government guidance on work and money, it’s gov.uk
Myth: “If you go outside more than once a day, a £30 fine will be added to your mobile bill.”
FACT: Although the Government has advised people to stay at home, you can go outside for food, health reasons or work (if you can’t work from home). Your mobile company wouldn’t be collecting a fine.
Myth: “If you’re entitled to free school meals, send your bank details to receive financial support.”
FACT: This is fake and you never need to send your bank details via text or WhatsApp.
Myth: “Hot drinks can help flush the virus into your stomach, where the acid kills it.”
FACT: This has been categorically disproved.
Myth: “The Army is making a giant lasagne at Wembley and delivering it to every home via drone.”
FACT: This joke did the rounds via WhatsApp, but sadly for pasta lovers it’s not true.
Myth: “Lidl are giving away a £300 coupon for completing a short survey.”
FACT: Fake! Beware of phishing messages sent via WhatApp. Always check a retailer’s main website rather than clicking a link.
Before you share... SHARE
Think before you like, comment or share online and use the SHARE checklist to make sure you’re not contributing to the spread of harmful content about coronavirus.
Source
Rely on official sources for medical and safety information. Check the facts about the coronavirus on the NHS.UK website and GOV.UK.
Headline
Headlines don’t always tell the full story. Always read to the end before you share articles on coronavirus.
Analyse
Analyse the facts. If something sounds unbelievable, it might very well be. Independent fact-checking services are correcting false information about the coronavirus every day.
Retouched
Watch out for misleading pictures and videos in stories about coronavirus. They might be edited, or show an unrelated place or event. Check to see who else is using the photo.
Error
Look out for mistakes. Spelling and other errors might mean the information is false. Official guidance about coronavirus will always have been checked carefully.


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Inspirational boy, 7, has both legs and hands amputated due to meningitis

A brave schoolboy who spent five months in hospital after suffering from meningitis has returned home after having his arms and legs amputated .
Luke Mortimer , seven , from Skipton in West Yorkshire , had been in Sheffield Children 's Hospital since before Christmas .
The rugby-mad youngster has undergone 23 operations , including the amputation of his legs and hands .
Now his family , which includes dad Adam , mum Christine , and older brother Harry , 11 , have welcomed Luke back to their home .
He will now undergo physiotherapy to help him to stand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he will eventually have prosthetic limbs fitted .
Luke fell ill on December 13 last year and was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis , the most dangerous strain of the disease .
It has a fatality rate of up to 20 per cent and can often lead to sepsis .
Survivors may suffer lasting long-term effects and many have to have limbs amputated due to gangrene caused by blood poisoning .
He was initially taken to Airedale Hospital but was transferred to Sheffield by the Embrace team , a mobile ambulance unit who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luke was placed in an induced coma and was dependent on a ventilator and dialysis machine .
Family , friends and their colleagues at Skipton RUFC - where Luke played - have collected more than £126,000 for the Mortimer family through fundraising efforts .
The money will enable them to adapt their home for Luke 's disabilities and buy specialist medical equipment .
It will also cover living expenses as Adam , a self-employed builder , has been unable to work while caring for Luke .
The total amount generated is thought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount sent straight into a fundraising account is taken is included .
Skipton coach and referee Brian Brocksom , who set up the club 's ladies ' team with Adam , has been highly involved in the fundraising and spoke after Luke 's triumphant return home .
Mr Brocksom said : `` At first we just wanted to raise £1,000 but it 's fair to say it 's gone better than that .
`` Lots of local businesses within Skipton raised funds and every school within 25 miles did cake stalls and raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In addition to that a large number of rugby clubs in the country have done some form of fundraising and there 's been support from professional rugby players , managers and coaches who sent Luke messages of support whilst he was in hospital which were fantastic for him . ''
One of the biggest fundraisers was a rugby match at Skipton RUFC , which generated £16,000 , but several other planned events have had to be postponed during the lockdown .
Mr Brocksom said that the rugby club hopes to still hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the family once the lockdown restrictions have been raised .
Mr Brocksom said : `` The match was fantastic .
It 's testament to everybody involved that came together and put their hands in their pockets and support Luke .
`` Hopefully once the lockdown is over we can re-instigate the events to support him further .
`` I 'm absolutely over the moon that he 's back home considering what he 's been through and what the family 's been through .
`` To see him at home is fantastic .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines ) and he is taking it in his stride .
He 's an inspiration .
`` For someone so young to go through so much and just want to crack on is fantastic .
The whole family and how they have dealt with it has been outstanding . ''
For more information or to donate to the JustGiving site , visit : https : //www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/john-firth

Brave Luke Mortimer, from Skipton in Yorkshire, has returned home after five months in Sheffield Children's Hospital, where the schoolboy underwent 23 operations
Inspirational boy, 7, has both legs and hands amputated due to meningitis
A brave schoolboy who spent five months in hospital after suffering from meningitis has returned home after having his arms and legs amputated.
Luke Mortimer, seven, from Skipton in West Yorkshire, had been in Sheffield Children's Hospital since before Christmas.
The rugby-mad youngster has undergone 23 operations, including the amputation of his legs and hands.
Now his family, which includes dad Adam, mum Christine, and older brother Harry, 11, have welcomed Luke back to their home.
He will now undergo physiotherapy to help him to stand and walk again and it is hoped that he will eventually have prosthetic limbs fitted.
Image: Yorkshire Live/MEN Media) Yorkshire Live/MEN Media)
Luke fell ill on December 13 last year and was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis, the most dangerous strain of the disease.
It has a fatality rate of up to 20 per cent and can often lead to sepsis.
Survivors may suffer lasting long-term effects and many have to have limbs amputated due to gangrene caused by blood poisoning.
He was initially taken to Airedale Hospital but was transferred to Sheffield by the Embrace team, a mobile ambulance unit who transport seriously ill children across Yorkshire.
Image: Yorkshire Live/MEN Media) Yorkshire Live/MEN Media)
Luke was placed in an induced coma and was dependent on a ventilator and dialysis machine.
Family, friends and their colleagues at Skipton RUFC - where Luke played - have collected more than £126,000 for the Mortimer family through fundraising efforts.
The money will enable them to adapt their home for Luke's disabilities and buy specialist medical equipment.
It will also cover living expenses as Adam, a self-employed builder, has been unable to work while caring for Luke.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
The total amount generated is thought to be as much as £170,000 when the amount sent straight into a fundraising account is taken is included.
Skipton coach and referee Brian Brocksom, who set up the club's ladies' team with Adam, has been highly involved in the fundraising and spoke after Luke's triumphant return home.
Mr Brocksom said: "At first we just wanted to raise £1,000 but it's fair to say it's gone better than that.
"Lots of local businesses within Skipton raised funds and every school within 25 miles did cake stalls and raised funds, with one raising £3,000.
"In addition to that a large number of rugby clubs in the country have done some form of fundraising and there's been support from professional rugby players, managers and coaches who sent Luke messages of support whilst he was in hospital which were fantastic for him."
One of the biggest fundraisers was a rugby match at Skipton RUFC, which generated £16,000, but several other planned events have had to be postponed during the lockdown.
Mr Brocksom said that the rugby club hopes to still hold these fundraisers and continue raising money for the family once the lockdown restrictions have been raised.
Mr Brocksom said: "The match was fantastic. It's testament to everybody involved that came together and put their hands in their pockets and support Luke.
"Hopefully once the lockdown is over we can re-instigate the events to support him further.
"I'm absolutely over the moon that he's back home considering what he's been through and what the family's been through.
"To see him at home is fantastic. I had the blessing of seeing him (whilst adhering to social distancing guidelines) and he is taking it in his stride. He's an inspiration.
"For someone so young to go through so much and just want to crack on is fantastic. The whole family and how they have dealt with it has been outstanding."
For more information or to donate to the JustGiving site, visit:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/john-firth


thedailymirror--2020-05-07--Lily Allen stuns as she flaunts rock hard abs and tiny waist in workout snap

Lily Allen has left her fans drooling after she flaunted her rock hard abs on Instagram this evening .
The Smile singer , 35 , delighted fans as she posed up a storm to display her toned tummy and tiny waist in the post workout snap .
Looking as stunning as ever , Lily showcased her natural beauty in the candid shot as she sported her bare face and sun-kissed freckles .
The hit-maker accentuated her slimmed down and slight physique as she slipped into an all black ensemble which consisted of a tight sports bra and some high-waisted leggings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was n't just her toned body that caught the attention of fans however , as the flashy piece of jewelry on her left hand looked a lot like an engagement ring .
The singer turned author has been dating Stranger Things star David Harbour since last year , and if the speculation is anything to go by , it appears as though the loved-up pair have taken their relationship to the next level .
In an Instagram update which was originally meant to show off her toned tummy , eagle-eyed fans were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's hand rather than her trim physique .
Brunette beauty Lily appeared to be wearing the rock on her right hand in the new workout snap .
It 's not the first time the musical genius has sparked engagement rumours however .
Back in December , the star wore a ring on her wedding finger during a festive walk in New York with David .
This left fans utterly bewitched , wondering if the star was set to waltz down the isle with her true love .
It seems like only time will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their relationship last September , and they appear to be super loved-up ever since .
She shares two daughters with Sam Cooper , whom she divorced in 2018 .

Lily Allen delighted fans as she displayed not only her rock-hard abs, but a flashy piece of jewelery which looked a lot like an engagement ring
Lily Allen stuns as she flaunts rock hard abs and tiny waist in post workout snap
Lily Allen has left her fans drooling after she flaunted her rock hard abs on Instagram this evening.
The Smile singer, 35, delighted fans as she posed up a storm to display her toned tummy and tiny waist in the post workout snap.
Looking as stunning as ever, Lily showcased her natural beauty in the candid shot as she sported her bare face and sun-kissed freckles.
The hit-maker accentuated her slimmed down and slight physique as she slipped into an all black ensemble which consisted of a tight sports bra and some high-waisted leggings which hugged her enviable waist perfectly.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Image: PA) PA)
It wasn't just her toned body that caught the attention of fans however, as the flashy piece of jewelry on her left hand looked a lot like an engagement ring.
The singer turned author has been dating Stranger Things star David Harbour since last year, and if the speculation is anything to go by, it appears as though the loved-up pair have taken their relationship to the next level.
In an Instagram update which was originally meant to show off her toned tummy, eagle-eyed fans were equally concerned with the bling on Lily's hand rather than her trim physique.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Brunette beauty Lily appeared to be wearing the rock on her right hand in the new workout snap.
It's not the first time the musical genius has sparked engagement rumours however.
Back in December, the star wore a ring on her wedding finger during a festive walk in New York with David.
This left fans utterly bewitched, wondering if the star was set to waltz down the isle with her true love.
Image: Stephen Lovekin/WWD/REX) Stephen Lovekin/WWD/REX)
It seems like only time will tell.
Lily and David went public with their relationship last September, and they appear to be super loved-up ever since.
She shares two daughters with Sam Cooper, whom she divorced in 2018.