thedailymirror--2020-11-18--D-Day war hero who survived 7 days on Dunkirk beaches dies from Covid-19 at 102

A war hero who miraculously escaped death at Dunkirk and played a vital role on D-Day has died from coronavirus at the age of 102 .
Veteran Jim Pass was a dispatch rider in the Royal Army Service Corps in the early stages of the war , delivering messages between military lines .
In 1940 he spent seven days on the beaches of Dunkirk before finally getting onboard a paddle steamer - which was then struck by a bomb .
Hundreds below decks died but Jim was lucky enough to escape the wreckage and be rescued by a naval destroyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had moved into a care home in July following a fall at home .
She said it had been a difficult for few months for the family as Jim , who had Alzheimer 's disease , was unable to have visitors , including his wife Rita .
Kerensa said : `` The last time my mum gave him a hug was when he went into the care home in July .
He could n't quite understand why she would n't go into the home .
`` It has been quite a traumatic period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was 102 and actually died quite peacefully .
`` He did n't suffer which he could have done with Covid and he lived an amazing life . ''
Following the war Jim , originally from Castleford , West Yorks.
, worked as a newsagent and had a family with his beloved wife .
Kerensa said the family have been inundated with tributes to Jim , who was awarded France 's top military honour , the Legion d'honneur , for his part in liberating the country .
During the dramatic retreat to Dunkirk he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the beaches which got strafed by German planes .
It left him on his own and needing to make it to the beach solo .
Kerensa said : `` He came across an abandoned village where he was lucky enough to find a tin of sausages .
`` He scoffed the lot , only to be violently sick as the food was too rich for his starved stomach . ''
After having his application to become an RAF fighter pilot rejected he was instead trained by the Army to fly Horsa gliders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1944 Jim drove a DUKW amphibious vehicle bringing ammunition onshore to Sword Beach .
After the landings he was tasked with landing his glider in Holland and fought with his comrades across to Germany , passing by the recently-liberated Belsen concentration camp where thousands of people had been kept in terrible conditions .
Kerensa said Jim had many colourful war stories , including selling his cigarette rations to other soldiers as he was n't a smoker .
She added : `` You got paid but he never touched his money .
He came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they lost the records so while other soldiers had their debts wiped out , he had actually been in credit . ''
When he finally returned to Britain , Jim married his girlfriend Molly Dunn .
Jim went on to take over his father 's newsagent shop but much of his later years were taken up by his involvement in the Camping and Caravanning Club .
He was a member of the club for over 50 years , holding a series of regional and national leadership roles down the years .
Following Molly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on to marry Rita , herself a member of the club and a widow .
The pair travelled far and wide across Europe , with Italy a particular favourite and going everywhere from Turkey to the Arctic Circle .
He died at a care home in Sheffield , South Yorks.
, this week .

Jim Pass moved into a care home in July after a fall at home but was unable to have visitors due to Covid-19 restrictions
D-Day war hero who survived 7 days on Dunkirk beaches dies from coronavirus at 102
A war hero who miraculously escaped death at Dunkirk and played a vital role on D-Day has died from coronavirus at the age of 102.
Veteran Jim Pass was a dispatch rider in the Royal Army Service Corps in the early stages of the war, delivering messages between military lines.
In 1940 he spent seven days on the beaches of Dunkirk before finally getting onboard a paddle steamer - which was then struck by a bomb.
Hundreds below decks died but Jim was lucky enough to escape the wreckage and be rescued by a naval destroyer.
His step-daughter Kerensa Welsby said Jim had moved into a care home in July following a fall at home.
She said it had been a difficult for few months for the family as Jim, who had Alzheimer's disease, was unable to have visitors, including his wife Rita.
Kerensa said: "The last time my mum gave him a hug was when he went into the care home in July. He couldn't quite understand why she wouldn't go into the home.
"It has been quite a traumatic period. But there are blessings. He was 102 and actually died quite peacefully.
"He didn't suffer which he could have done with Covid and he lived an amazing life."
Following the war Jim, originally from Castleford, West Yorks., worked as a newsagent and had a family with his beloved wife.
Kerensa said the family have been inundated with tributes to Jim, who was awarded France's top military honour, the Legion d'honneur, for his part in liberating the country.
During the dramatic retreat to Dunkirk he was part of an ammunition convoy heading to the beaches which got strafed by German planes.
It left him on his own and needing to make it to the beach solo.
Kerensa said: "He came across an abandoned village where he was lucky enough to find a tin of sausages.
"He scoffed the lot, only to be violently sick as the food was too rich for his starved stomach."
After having his application to become an RAF fighter pilot rejected he was instead trained by the Army to fly Horsa gliders which carried troops.
On D-Day in 1944 Jim drove a DUKW amphibious vehicle bringing ammunition onshore to Sword Beach.
After the landings he was tasked with landing his glider in Holland and fought with his comrades across to Germany, passing by the recently-liberated Belsen concentration camp where thousands of people had been kept in terrible conditions.
Kerensa said Jim had many colourful war stories, including selling his cigarette rations to other soldiers as he wasn't a smoker.
She added: "You got paid but he never touched his money. He came out of the war in credit but they lost the records so while other soldiers had their debts wiped out, he had actually been in credit."
When he finally returned to Britain, Jim married his girlfriend Molly Dunn.
Jim went on to take over his father's newsagent shop but much of his later years were taken up by his involvement in the Camping and Caravanning Club.
He was a member of the club for over 50 years, holding a series of regional and national leadership roles down the years.
Following Molly's death in the 1980s, Jim went on to marry Rita, herself a member of the club and a widow.
The pair travelled far and wide across Europe, with Italy a particular favourite and going everywhere from Turkey to the Arctic Circle.
He died at a care home in Sheffield, South Yorks., this week.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Desperate 3 mile queues for foodbanks as demand spikes amid Covid-19 job losses

Desperate Americans are forming queues of up to three miles long for foodbanks amid record job losses in the US due to the coronavirus crisis .
The extraordinary queues have been seen in Texas , while in California one foodbank has experienced 125 % increase in demand , NBC Nightly News reports .
Across the US almost 24 million Americans are reportedly struggling to afford food , up by six million because of the pandemic .
It comes as the number of people infected by the deadly bug in the States has topped 11 million , with nearly 250,000 dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failure to take the pandemic seriously enough .
Milwaukee foodbank boss Sherrie Tussler said : `` I 'm really afraid that in January there 's not going to be any food . ''
It comes as millions of Americans face losing their unemployment benefits at the end of the year unless Congress extends pandemic-related aid programmes .
The looming expiration would spark the most substantial reduction to unemployment benefits since the end of July , when a $ 600 ( £450 ) weekly supplement expired .
And with coronavirus infections surging , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the winter , increasing the need for support .
The majority of people receiving unemployment benefits are now participating through programmes created as part of the Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security Act passed by Congress in March .
Meanwhile , the number of people receiving regular unemployment benefits is declining as people facing long stretches of joblessness exhaust their state benefits and move on to pandemic programmes .
If nothing changes , more than 13 million people are at risk of seeing their benefits end , potentially leaving them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , buy groceries or cover other bills .
That decline in household income , combined with rising infections , could further slow consumer spending .

One foodbank in California has experienced a 125% increase in demand, with six million more Americans now struggling to pay for food as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
Desperate Americans are forming queues of up to three miles long for foodbanks amid record job losses in the US due to the coronavirus crisis.
The extraordinary queues have been seen in Texas, while in California one foodbank has experienced 125% increase in demand, NBC Nightly News reports.
Across the US almost 24 million Americans are reportedly struggling to afford food, up by six million because of the pandemic.
It comes as the number of people infected by the deadly bug in the States has topped 11 million, with nearly 250,000 dead and mounting criticism of Donald Trump's failure to take the pandemic seriously enough.
Milwaukee foodbank boss Sherrie Tussler said: "I'm really afraid that in January there's not going to be any food."
It comes as millions of Americans face losing their unemployment benefits at the end of the year unless Congress extends pandemic-related aid programmes.
Image: NBC) NBC)
The looming expiration would spark the most substantial reduction to unemployment benefits since the end of July, when a $600 (£450) weekly supplement expired.
And with coronavirus infections surging, some economists caution that job losses could rise during the winter, increasing the need for support.
The majority of people receiving unemployment benefits are now participating through programmes created as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act passed by Congress in March.
Image: NBC) NBC)
Meanwhile, the number of people receiving regular unemployment benefits is declining as people facing long stretches of joblessness exhaust their state benefits and move on to pandemic programmes.
If nothing changes, more than 13 million people are at risk of seeing their benefits end, potentially leaving them with less money to pay the rent, buy groceries or cover other bills.
That decline in household income, combined with rising infections, could further slow consumer spending.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--I'm A Celeb castle haunting as ghostly figure spotted at window on launch night

I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
appears to have an extra camp mate after a ghostly figure was reportedly seen at a window of Gwrych Castle during the launch night of the ITV show .
It has been reported that the show 's crew is ' refusing to work in castle at night ' due to 'horrifying noises ' and fears of seeing apparitions .
The celebrities could find that their three-week stay in North Wales could become a living hell and that is without the Bushtucker Trials to make their days difficult .
Claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 200-year-old castle 's windows could mean that their overnight stays could become a trial on their own .
The new venue for the Ant and Dec hosted show has a history of paranormal activity and it has been claimed that that a dark human-like figure was seen on camera looking out into the night .
The camp mates might have to pay more than lip service to this claim as the castle 's website boasts that `` real life ghost encounters by visitors to Gwrych Castle are commonplace '' .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun : `` A few people have claimed to have seen a floating woman in white .
“ Ghost-hunters have also claimed to have felt the presence of her and gamekeepers .
We think the Countess might be unhappy as her husband stripped the castle of valuables .
`` They certainly didn ’ t have a happy marriage.
” It has also been claimed by locals that the spirit of a servant girl also roams the grounds .
She is thought to have died after falling off a horse there .
Gemma Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Mail that she was `` chased by a glowing woman wearing a red dress '' during an overnight stay .
She said : `` My friends and I stood there in absolute shock looking at her .
`` She had an old fashioned red dress on , a white shawl going over her arms and curly blonde hair .
`` We heard an almighty scream from her , it was really , really loud , which made us run again , it broke the trance .
We ran down the front of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We all got to the bottom and said one by one that we had seen a lady in a red dress .
There was no explanation for it at all . ''
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I'm A Celebrity fans are worrying for the camp mates in Gwrych Castle after claims that a ghostly figure was spotted in a window during one of the opening shots
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! appears to have an extra camp mate after a ghostly figure was reportedly seen at a window of Gwrych Castle during the launch night of the ITV show.
It has been reported that the show's crew is ' refusing to work in castle at night ' due to 'horrifying noises' and fears of seeing apparitions.
The celebrities could find that their three-week stay in North Wales could become a living hell and that is without the Bushtucker Trials to make their days difficult.
Claims that a shadowy figure was seen one of the 200-year-old castle's windows could mean that their overnight stays could become a trial on their own.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
The new venue for the Ant and Dec hosted show has a history of paranormal activity and it has been claimed that that a dark human-like figure was seen on camera looking out into the night.
The camp mates might have to pay more than lip service to this claim as the castle's website boasts that "real life ghost encounters by visitors to Gwrych Castle are commonplace".
An employee of the attraction has told The Sun : "A few people have claimed to have seen a floating woman in white.
“Ghost-hunters have also claimed to have felt the presence of her and gamekeepers. We think the Countess might be unhappy as her husband stripped the castle of valuables.
"They certainly didn’t have a happy marriage.”
It has also been claimed by locals that the spirit of a servant girl also roams the grounds. She is thought to have died after falling off a horse there.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Gemma Williams, a paranormal investigator, told the Daily Mail that she was "chased by a glowing woman wearing a red dress" during an overnight stay.
She said: "My friends and I stood there in absolute shock looking at her.
"She had an old fashioned red dress on, a white shawl going over her arms and curly blonde hair.
"We heard an almighty scream from her, it was really, really loud, which made us run again, it broke the trance. We ran down the front of the castle at full pelt.
"We all got to the bottom and said one by one that we had seen a lady in a red dress. There was no explanation for it at all."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Half of UK's state school teachers have taught children who've been homeless

More than half of British state school teachers say they have worked with children who were homeless or became homeless in the last three years .
A new study by housing charity Shelter reveals that it is now commonplace to see children grappling with problems stemming from homelessness when they should be focused on their lessons .
Britain has 136,000 children registered as homeless , but most experts predict that figure will rise because of the pandemic .
Some of the most devastating effects seen by teachers with experience of working with homeless children or those living in bad housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and poor hygiene .
Of those teachers questioned in the poll , 88 % said homeless children are missing school because of travel difficulties after being moved a long way from their former home .
One reported how a girl she teaches has to leave at 6am each morning after being moved out of the area by her local authority , causing her attendance to drop .
A further 87 % reported children coming to school hungry because they do not have suitable cooking facilities in temporary accommodation such as B & Bs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeless children are often tired because they struggle to sleep in overcrowded accommodation .
Dani Worthington , a headteacher in Batley , West Yorkshire , said : “ Homeless children are at a disadvantage before the school day has even started .
In my 15 years of teaching , I have seen the devastating knock-on effect of homelessness on education many times .
`` Children who did well when they lived in a stable home became withdrawn and unable to follow their lessons .
“ When families don ’ t have access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we end up washing their uniforms at school .
We had one family where all the kids had to share a bed , they were shattered .
It ’ s not right.
” “ The bottom line is that without a safe home , education suffers , ” Ms Worthington continued .
“ This was a massive issue before coronavirus hit – but the pandemic has intensified the problem , which is deeply worrying.
” Polly Neate , chief executive of Shelter , said : “ Without a safe and secure home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be deeply disrupted .
“ This is a national scandal - and without action , the extra harm being done to homeless children as a result of the pandemic may never be undone .
`` Homeless children must not be the invisible victims of this crisis .
One of the families Shelter has supported this year is single dad Mark Holland , 34 , and his six-year-old daughter Macy .
Mark and Macy , from Hertfordshire , became homeless in 2019 .
Throughout the first national lockdown they were forced to sofa-surf .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ placed into temporary accommodation by their local council .
But it was so far from Macy ’ s school it required two long bus journeys , with the fares costing £100 per week .
“ The temporary accommodation was awful , ” said Mark .
“ There was hardly any room for me to help Macy with her schoolwork ; we didn ’ t even have a small table .
“ We didn ’ t have our own kitchen facilities , which made it harder for me to cook for her .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her school .
I worried about the longer journey making Macy tired.
” With Shelter ’ s support , Mark and Macy moved into their new permanent social home in November 2020 .
Both are looking forward to spending their first Christmas in their own home .
“ Without a proper home , Macy ’ s education could have been badly affected , ” Mark continued .
“ Children need a secure home to thrive .
But now Macy has her own home , she can do anything .
She can fly @ @

Teachers say homeless children are suffering from hunger, tiredness, poor hygiene and are missing school, with the pupils said to be at a disadvantage 'before the day has even started'
More than half of British state school teachers say they have worked with children who were homeless or became homeless in the last three years.
A new study by housing charity Shelter reveals that it is now commonplace to see children grappling with problems stemming from homelessness when they should be focused on their lessons.
Britain has 136,000 children registered as homeless, but most experts predict that figure will rise because of the pandemic.
Some of the most devastating effects seen by teachers with experience of working with homeless children or those living in bad housing include hunger, tiredness, absenteeism, and poor hygiene.
Of those teachers questioned in the poll, 88% said homeless children are missing school because of travel difficulties after being moved a long way from their former home.
One reported how a girl she teaches has to leave at 6am each morning after being moved out of the area by her local authority, causing her attendance to drop.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
A further 87% reported children coming to school hungry because they do not have suitable cooking facilities in temporary accommodation such as B&Bs and hostels.
And 94% said homeless children are often tired because they struggle to sleep in overcrowded accommodation.
Dani Worthington, a headteacher in Batley, West Yorkshire, said: “Homeless children are at a disadvantage before the school day has even started. In my 15 years of teaching, I have seen the devastating knock-on effect of homelessness on education many times.
"Children who did well when they lived in a stable home became withdrawn and unable to follow their lessons.
“When families don’t have access to the basics like a washing machine, we end up washing their uniforms at school. We had one family where all the kids had to share a bed, they were shattered. It’s not right.”
“The bottom line is that without a safe home, education suffers,” Ms Worthington continued. “This was a massive issue before coronavirus hit – but the pandemic has intensified the problem, which is deeply worrying.”
Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, said: “Without a safe and secure home, a child’s life chances can be deeply disrupted.
“This is a national scandal - and without action, the extra harm being done to homeless children as a result of the pandemic may never be undone.
"Homeless children must not be the invisible victims of this crisis.
One of the families Shelter has supported this year is single dad Mark Holland, 34, and his six-year-old daughter Macy.
Mark and Macy, from Hertfordshire, became homeless in 2019. Throughout the first national lockdown they were forced to sofa-surf.
After the lockdown ended, they were placed into temporary accommodation by their local council. But it was so far from Macy’s school it required two long bus journeys, with the fares costing £100 per week.
“The temporary accommodation was awful,” said Mark. “There was hardly any room for me to help Macy with her schoolwork; we didn’t even have a small table.
“We didn’t have our own kitchen facilities, which made it harder for me to cook for her. But the worst part was being so far from her school. I worried about the longer journey making Macy tired.”
With Shelter’s support, Mark and Macy moved into their new permanent social home in November 2020. Both are looking forward to spending their first Christmas in their own home.
“Without a proper home, Macy’s education could have been badly affected,”
Mark continued. “Children need a secure home to thrive. But now Macy has her own home, she can do anything. She can fly.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Shane Richie's son digs out scores from Tom Cruise race exposing unlikely result

I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
star Shane Richie delighted his campmates with tales of his showbiz escapades in Tuesday night 's instalment of the hit reality show .
The former EastEnders actor revealed he once found himself go-karting with Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman back in the late 90s when the pair were the hottest couple in Tinseltown .
While the bizarre tale enthralled Shane 's new pals , viewers at home guessed the Alfie Moon star might be over-exaggerating the huge name drop .
Quick to stand up for his dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took to Instagram after digging out the exact receipt from the race - which the actor has kept to this day .
`` For anyone thinking my dad was talking b******s ... '' said Shane as he posted the proof .
But Shane Snr might not be too happy at the results reveal , as his son also pointed out : `` He got beat off Nicole Kidman . ''
The score card showed that Mission Impossible star Tom finished in first position with then girlfriend Nicole coming in runner-up at just seconds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ settle for fifth place as he lagged behind the top finishers .
Recounting the story behind the race to his campmates , Shane said : `` When I was in the West End doing Boogie Nights in 1999 , Nicole Kidman and Tom were filming Eyes Wide Shut .
And there was a big indoor go-karting track near the BBC .
I got a phone call from Charlie who used to run it and he said come along on your own and I was going through a real public divorce at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press , so I turned up and went in and he said sit down , I 've got to tell you Tom and Nicole are here ... he said he wants to know if he can race against you because you love go-karting . ''
Shane said that he raced the pair till ' 5 in the morning ' adding : `` [ Tom ] was a speed freak .
He did n't care about danger . ''
Vernon Kay then managed to trump that story by saying he saw Brad Pitt in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate near his 'favourite ' DIY shop on the very same day .

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Shane Richie bragged to his fellow campmates that he once went go-karting with A listers Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star Shane Richie delighted his campmates with tales of his showbiz escapades in Tuesday night's instalment of the hit reality show.
The former EastEnders actor revealed he once found himself go-karting with Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman back in the late 90s when the pair were the hottest couple in Tinseltown.
While the bizarre tale enthralled Shane's new pals, viewers at home guessed the Alfie Moon star might be over-exaggerating the huge name drop.
Quick to stand up for his dad, Shane's son Shane Nolan Jnr took to Instagram after digging out the exact receipt from the race - which the actor has kept to this day.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Image: Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images) Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)
"For anyone thinking my dad was talking b******s..." said Shane as he posted the proof.
But Shane Snr might not be too happy at the results reveal, as his son also pointed out: "He got beat off Nicole Kidman."
The score card showed that Mission Impossible star Tom finished in first position with then girlfriend Nicole coming in runner-up at just seconds behind him.
While Shane had to settle for fifth place as he lagged behind the top finishers.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Recounting the story behind the race to his campmates, Shane said: "When I was in the West End doing Boogie Nights in 1999, Nicole Kidman and Tom were filming Eyes Wide Shut. And there was a big indoor go-karting track near the BBC.
I got a phone call from Charlie who used to run it and he said come along on your own and I was going through a real public divorce at the time, I was being followed by the press, so I turned up and went in and he said sit down, I've got to tell you Tom and Nicole are here... he said he wants to know if he can race against you because you love go-karting."
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Shane said that he raced the pair till '5 in the morning' adding: "[Tom] was a speed freak. He didn't care about danger."
Vernon Kay then managed to trump that story by saying he saw Brad Pitt in Marks and Spencers and Prince William and Kate near his 'favourite' DIY shop on the very same day.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Hurst offers to give brain for dementia research amid tragic year for 1966 icons

Sir Geoff Hurst has offered to donate his own brain for dementia research after watching 1966 team mates die in an “ unbelievably brutal ” year .
Hurst , 78 , the hat-trick hero of English football ’ s greatest triumph , has seen former team mates Nobby Stiles and Jack Charlton die this year and Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia in 2020 .
Former England striker Hurst is one of only four members of the World Cup winning team still alive and admits he has been left deeply “ shocked and saddened ” to see his friends and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hurst believes more must be done to combat dementia and Alzheimers disease which has been closely associated with heading footballs and the deaths of former England players like Martin Peters , Ray Wilson and ex-West Brom striker Jeff Astle .
West Ham legend Hurst says there should be a ban on kids being allowed to head footballs at too young an age while he also says he would also be willing to play his part after his own death if it helps research on the impact of heading footballs .
When asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hurst said : “ Yes , absolutely .
Jeff Astle has done it of course through his daughter Dawn and looking at that and someone else doing that is good .
“ I ’ ve never been asked that question before and my straight answer is yes if it helps .
If I could help , families who have people die and donate their organs , I think that ’ s a fantastic thing for other people .
“ So if I could help in that way , I would discuss it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no objections to me doing .
The straightforward answer would be yes.
” Hurst admits that he has found it difficult even to talk to his wife about the upset of losing former team mates and then Sir Bobby Charlton ’ s recent diagnosis of having dementia .
“ A lot of it has come and happened over a short period of time and when you ’ ve grown up with people , been part of a great team , enjoyed reunions over the years and had great , happy fantastic memories , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been unbelievably brutal in many respects .
“ We live in a strange world at the moment , a technological world where we do video calls and don ’ t see people face to face .
This is the longest conversation I ’ ve had about this issue by far .
The news on Sir Bobby was so sad , such a great man and player .
“ I ’ ve got no-one immediately close to me who has it , but through my daily conversations with Martin Peters and our wives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unbelievably difficult it is for a family member to deal with someone who has dementia .
It ’ s so difficult.
” Hurst has his one theory as to why the heroes of 66 have been so badly hit and it has left him convinced that football should think seriously about a total ban on youngsters heading balls .
He added : “ Just look at the team , not just the team but the squad itself and it seemed to be higher than the national average .
There seems to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I go back to my practice days at West Ham , we had a ball hanging from the ceiling , we would head it for 20 minutes .
`` Then we ’ d play head tennis in the gym and , in the practice on the field , we ’ d be practising near post , far post headers and you could head 20 or 30 balls in the space of half an hour .
I personally feel it ’ s more about the practice .
“ I think kids heading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not fully developed or have fully matured and that is obviously a very serious and sensitive issue that ’ s got to be addressed as well .
“ I think stopping at that young age , when the brain has not matured like an adult , must be looked at .
I don ’ t think it would destroy the enjoyment of kids ’ football or grassroots football .
That would be a very strong and sensible suggestion.
” Hurst is now supporting a national campaign for people to have Smart Meters installed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment and to stop wasting energy but also as an important role in identifying usage and flagging warning signs for elderly or vulnerable .
He added : “ There ’ s so much information coming out of a home , anything that can help must be looked at very seriously and because of my involvement with dementia and Alzheimers , I will do anything to try and help with this terrible illness.
” • Sir Geoff Hurst is encouraging people to contact their energy supplier to request a smart meter installation .
Smart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , transform the way we care for the most vulnerable in our society .

EXCLUSIVE: England's hat-trick hero from the 1966 World Cup final wants to make a difference after seeing teammates Nobby Stiles and Jack Charlton lose their battles with dementia
Sir Geoff Hurst has offered to donate his own brain for dementia research after watching 1966 team mates die in an “unbelievably brutal” year.
Hurst, 78, the hat-trick hero of English football’s greatest triumph, has seen former team mates Nobby Stiles and Jack Charlton die this year and Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia in 2020.
Former England striker Hurst is one of only four members of the World Cup winning team still alive and admits he has been left deeply “shocked and saddened” to see his friends and team mates pass away down the years.
Hurst believes more must be done to combat dementia and Alzheimers disease which has been closely associated with heading footballs and the deaths of former England players like Martin Peters, Ray Wilson and ex-West Brom striker Jeff Astle.
West Ham legend Hurst says there should be a ban on kids being allowed to head footballs at too young an age while he also says he would also be willing to play his part after his own death if it helps research on the impact of heading footballs.
Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images) Popperfoto via Getty Images)
When asked whether he would donate his own brain, Hurst said: “Yes, absolutely. Jeff Astle has done it of course through his daughter Dawn and looking at that and someone else doing that is good.
“I’ve never been asked that question before and my straight answer is yes if it helps. If I could help, families who have people die and donate their organs, I think that’s a fantastic thing for other people.
“So if I could help in that way, I would discuss it with my wife and she would have no objections to me doing. The straightforward answer would be yes.”
Hurst admits that he has found it difficult even to talk to his wife about the upset of losing former team mates and then Sir Bobby Charlton’s recent diagnosis of having dementia.
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“A lot of it has come and happened over a short period of time and when you’ve grown up with people, been part of a great team, enjoyed reunions over the years and had great, happy fantastic memories,” he said. “It’s been unbelievably brutal in many respects.
“We live in a strange world at the moment, a technological world where we do video calls and don’t see people face to face. This is the longest conversation I’ve had about this issue by far. The news on Sir Bobby was so sad, such a great man and player.
“I’ve got no-one immediately close to me who has it, but through my daily conversations with Martin Peters and our wives, we were very much aware how unbelievably difficult it is for a family member to deal with someone who has dementia. It’s so difficult.”
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Hurst has his one theory as to why the heroes of 66 have been so badly hit and it has left him convinced that football should think seriously about a total ban on youngsters heading balls.
He added: “Just look at the team, not just the team but the squad itself and it seemed to be higher than the national average. There seems to be a particular group of people who were suffering.
“I go back to my practice days at West Ham, we had a ball hanging from the ceiling, we would head it for 20 minutes.
"Then we’d play head tennis in the gym and, in the practice on the field, we’d be practising near post, far post headers and you could head 20 or 30 balls in the space of half an hour. I personally feel it’s more about the practice.
“I think kids heading the ball now when their brains are not fully developed or have fully matured and that is obviously a very serious and sensitive issue that’s got to be addressed as well.
“I think stopping at that young age, when the brain has not matured like an adult, must be looked at. I don’t think it would destroy the enjoyment of kids’ football or grassroots football. That would be a very strong and sensible suggestion.”
Hurst is now supporting a national campaign for people to have Smart Meters installed in their homes not just for the environment and to stop wasting energy but also as an important role in identifying usage and flagging warning signs for elderly or vulnerable.
He added: “There’s so much information coming out of a home, anything that can help must be looked at very seriously and because of my involvement with dementia and Alzheimers, I will do anything to try and help with this terrible illness.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Boris Johnson's 'levelling-up' plan needs a branding like the NHS, says report

Boris Johnson 's “ levelling-up ” agenda needs its own NHS-style branding to convince the public , a report warns today .
Creating an identity for the Prime Minister 's flagship election promise which won support across Labour 's red wall strongholds is vital to maintaining backing , according to the study by the think tank Demos .
Its 31-page report , 'Achieving levelling-up : the structures and processes needed ' , says “ levelling up will be difficult but possible , that achieving it will require strong local institutions , and that this in turn will require leadership from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommendations include : “ Create a brand that creates expectations and support amongst the public .
( Think of those policies and institutions that won love from the public and became unassailable : Lloyd George ’ s Old Age Pension , Aneurin Bevan ’ s National Health Service ) .
” The report “ concluded that the existing system for managing local economic policy from the centre is dysfunctional : in the absence of change , there is zero chance of reversing the long-term trend towards greater regional inequality that levelling up requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-author Charles Seaford said : “ The intention to level-up was at the heart of the Government ’ s policy agenda when they won the general election in 2019 , and we ’ ve been hearing even more about regional inequality since the regional responses to Covid-19 came into force recently .
“ But the answer to the question of levelling-up is not a simple one .
“ The answer is not simply more funding – it requires a shake-up to the current system , new structures to facilitate joint objective setting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way success is measured .
“ Without a combination of these improvements , there is no clear path ahead for levelling-up .
“ This has been a long-standing issue through successive governments , and we hope that central government will finally take leadership on this agenda , and make the true change which has been highly anticipated for too long .
”

The research by the think tank Demos was carried out as part of its Local Institutions, Productivity, Sustainability and Inclusivity Trade-offs project
Boris Johnson's “levelling-up” agenda needs its own NHS-style branding to convince the public, a report warns today.
Creating an identity for the Prime Minister's flagship election promise which won support across Labour's red wall strongholds is vital to maintaining backing, according to the study by the think tank Demos.
Its 31-page report, 'Achieving levelling-up: the structures and processes needed', says “levelling up will be difficult but possible, that achieving it will require strong local institutions, and that this in turn will require leadership from the centre”.
Demos' eight recommendations include: “Create a brand that creates expectations and support amongst the public. (Think of those policies and institutions that won love from the public and became unassailable: Lloyd George’s Old Age Pension, Aneurin Bevan’s National Health Service).”
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The report “concluded that the existing system for managing local economic policy from the centre is dysfunctional: in the absence of change, there is zero chance of reversing the long-term trend towards greater regional inequality that levelling up requires”.
Demos senior fellow and report co-author Charles Seaford said: “The intention to level-up was at the heart of the Government’s policy agenda when they won the general election in 2019, and we’ve been hearing even more about regional inequality since the regional responses to Covid-19 came into force recently.
“But the answer to the question of levelling-up is not a simple one.
“The answer is not simply more funding – it requires a shake-up to the current system, new structures to facilitate joint objective setting, more accountability, and changes to the way success is measured.
“Without a combination of these improvements, there is no clear path ahead for levelling-up.
“This has been a long-standing issue through successive governments, and we hope that central government will finally take leadership on this agenda, and make the true change which has been highly anticipated for too long.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Hurst "slightly envious" of Kane as he hails "incredible" England star

Sir Geoff Hurst has revealed he is “ slightly envious ” of Harry Kane after claiming the England captain has added another string to his bow .
World Cup winner Hurst , 78 , the hat-trick hero of the 1966 World Cup final , enjoyed the greatest moment in English football history but believes Kane is also destined to become a legend .
Kane passed the 50 cap barrier in Belgium on Sunday , is already sixth on England ’ s all time goalscoring list , but Hurst believes the Spurs striker has taken his game to a new level @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much of a playmaker as goalscorer but also says he has improved his hold up play which makes him the complete package .
“ I agree he ’ s now the complete player , he ’ s more than just a goalscorer and striker and we ’ ve seen in recent games for Spurs that his involvement in making assists is fantastic , ” said Hurst .
“ What I really liked about his play in the second half in Belgium on Sunday , when we controlled the game , but were always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him in very tight situations and he very rarely lost the ball .
“ That was quite incredible especially when you ’ ve got 21 players in one half of the pitch , not a lot of space around for the front players .
“ But every time he received it , he was able to do something with it , wasn ’ t robbed or pushed off the ball .
“ That was an element of his game on top of his distribution and also on top of his goalscoring , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more to his game all of the time .
“ Of course I should congratulate him because he got his 50th cap which I didn ’ t quite make because I got to 49 and I ’ m slightly envious of that .
“ I didn ’ t quite make my 50th but he ’ s a fantastic player and if you could pick a Harry Kane in every position , have one outstanding player in every position , when you can say he ’ s the best in his position and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Hurst also believes that England do have a hugely promising front line and , despite the promise shown in Belgium , they are seriously lacking the pace of Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling .
They do have other strong options in Jack Grealish , Jadon Sancho and Mason Mount but Sterling and Rashford would make England turbo charged .
However , Hurst feels that injuries will continue to be an issue throughout this season for Gareth Southgate and is desperate to see other players step up and make positions their own as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ My view on recent games , Gareth has got a great selection of players in the attacking areas .
It ’ s sad that Marcus Rashford didn ’ t play , Raheem Sterling didn ’ t play and in the second half we didn ’ t create enough chances .
“ I felt strongly that we needed someone with the pace to knock the ball over the top .
Sometimes , as a striker and I was taught at West Ham , you have got to turn players round , turn defenders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to feet .
The physical side is important .
“ If we ’ d have had Rashford who is very pacy , Sterling very pacy , it would have been another dimension and would have made a difference .
“ You are talking about Belgium who are No1 in the world .
It ’ s difficult to play three games in such short space of time is difficult because I ’ m sure the FA are under pressure from Premier League clubs .
“ Look at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer complaining about Luke Shaw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not having as many subs which also disrupts the team and it would be nice where a manager is able to pick his best XI most of the time .
“ Playing together is so important and yet the downside of having so many players , having such a big squad can sometimes be difficult if you ’ ve got too many players and start asking : ‘ which XI do you pick ?
’ That becomes a slight problem.
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EXCLUSIVE: Geoff Hurst may have scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final, but he reckons current England striker Harry Kane has another string to his bow
Sir Geoff Hurst has revealed he is “slightly envious” of Harry Kane after claiming the England captain has added another string to his bow.
World Cup winner Hurst, 78, the hat-trick hero of the 1966 World Cup final, enjoyed the greatest moment in English football history but believes Kane is also destined to become a legend.
Kane passed the 50 cap barrier in Belgium on Sunday, is already sixth on England’s all time goalscoring list, but Hurst believes the Spurs striker has taken his game to a new level.
Hurst says Kane is now as much of a playmaker as goalscorer but also says he has improved his hold up play which makes him the complete package.
“I agree he’s now the complete player, he’s more than just a goalscorer and striker and we’ve seen in recent games for Spurs that his involvement in making assists is fantastic,” said Hurst.
Image: Dave Winter/BPI/REX/Shutterstock) Dave Winter/BPI/REX/Shutterstock)
“What I really liked about his play in the second half in Belgium on Sunday, when we controlled the game, but were always surrounded, you could play the ball to him in very tight situations and he very rarely lost the ball.
“That was quite incredible especially when you’ve got 21 players in one half of the pitch, not a lot of space around for the front players.
“But every time he received it, he was able to do something with it, wasn’t robbed or pushed off the ball.
“That was an element of his game on top of his distribution and also on top of his goalscoring, so he’s adding more and more to his game all of the time.
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“Of course I should congratulate him because he got his 50th cap which I didn’t quite make because I got to 49 and I’m slightly envious of that.
“I didn’t quite make my 50th but he’s a fantastic player and if you could pick a Harry Kane in every position, have one outstanding player in every position, when you can say he’s the best in his position and then you’d know your best XI.”
Hurst also believes that England do have a hugely promising front line and, despite the promise shown in Belgium, they are seriously lacking the pace of Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling.
They do have other strong options in Jack Grealish, Jadon Sancho and Mason Mount but Sterling and Rashford would make England turbo charged.
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However, Hurst feels that injuries will continue to be an issue throughout this season for Gareth Southgate and is desperate to see other players step up and make positions their own as Kane has done.
Hurst said: “My view on recent games, Gareth has got a great selection of players in the attacking areas. It’s sad that Marcus Rashford didn’t play, Raheem Sterling didn’t play and in the second half we didn’t create enough chances.
“I felt strongly that we needed someone with the pace to knock the ball over the top. Sometimes, as a striker and I was taught at West Ham, you have got to turn players round, turn defenders round and don’t always play to feet. The physical side is important.
“If we’d have had Rashford who is very pacy, Sterling very pacy, it would have been another dimension and would have made a difference.
“You are talking about Belgium who are No1 in the world. It’s difficult to play three games in such short space of time is difficult because I’m sure the FA are under pressure from Premier League clubs.
“Look at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer complaining about Luke Shaw coming back injured from a recent trip, not having as many subs which also disrupts the team and it would be nice where a manager is able to pick his best XI most of the time.
“Playing together is so important and yet the downside of having so many players, having such a big squad can sometimes be difficult if you’ve got too many players and start asking: ‘which XI do you pick?’ That becomes a slight problem.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Geordie Shore's Sam Gowland breaches advertising rules with Instagram post

Sam Gowland breached advertising rules on Instagram , the regulator has found .
The Geordie Shore star , 25 , broke UK advertising regulations by claiming on the photo-sharing app that a betting tip service helped him purchase a flashy new car and that using the site was the “ best second source of income '' he had ever had .
Sam failed to the label the post - that was linked to Thebettingman website - as a marketing advert and irresponsibly promoted gambling as a means of financial security , The Advertising Standards Agency ( ASA ) ruled .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ personality took to his Instagram Story to pen : `` I told use [ sic ] Thursday night if u wanted to make money the betting man is the way forward for £25 !
12 wins out of 14 this weekend and another winner this morning . ''
He then added : “ £450 quid up this weekend and over £1k up for the week !
And that ’ s the reason I tell use [ sic ] to join.
” The MTV name - who has 1.2 million Instagram followers - then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website with the words : “ £25 to join vip group swipe up to get in the group for tonight ’ s bets and the rest of the weeks bets.
” Continuing to promote the site he claimed it was “ best second source of income I ’ ve ever had … hence the new car I ’ m getting … not bad for £25 ” adding “ to join VIP tips group swipe up and watch the profits roll in like the rest of the members ” .
In a ruling published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the ASA found that even though it is not a betting site that by Sam promoting Thebettingman as an easy way to cash in he irresponsibly encouraged gambling .
It also ruled that Newcastle native failed to mark the post with the hashtag # ad , or the hashtags # 18+ and # gambleresponsibly .
Sam also breached rules as he was aged 24 at the time of posting the message online .
The UK Gambling Commission rules state that `` no-one who is , or seems to be , under 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing a significant role '' in marketing communications .
ASA said in its ruling that the posts must be removed in their current form and must be obviously identifiable as ads in future .
According to the outlet , the ASA added : “ We told ( Thebettingman ) to ensure that their ads did not suggest that using betting tipsters was a way of achieving financial security , and not to feature a young person under 25 years of age to promote a gambling advice service.
” Mirror Online have contacted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment .

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Sam Gowland broke UK advertising regulations by irresponsibly claiming that using a bet tipping site was his “best second source of income"
Sam Gowland breached advertising rules on Instagram, the regulator has found.
The Geordie Shore star, 25, broke UK advertising regulations by claiming on the photo-sharing app that a betting tip service helped him purchase a flashy new car and that using the site was the “best second source of income" he had ever had.
Sam failed to the label the post - that was linked to Thebettingman website - as a marketing advert and irresponsibly promoted gambling as a means of financial security, The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) ruled.
On June 2 the former Love Island personality took to his Instagram Story to pen: "I told use [sic] Thursday night if u wanted to make money the betting man is the way forward for £25! 12 wins out of 14 this weekend and another winner this morning."
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He then added: “£450 quid up this weekend and over £1k up for the week! And that’s the reason I tell use [sic] to join.”
The MTV name - who has 1.2 million Instagram followers - then linked his posts to Thebettingman’s website with the words: “£25 to join vip group swipe up to get in the group for tonight’s bets and the rest of the weeks bets.”
Image: ASA / SWNS) ASA / SWNS) Image: ASA / SWNS) ASA / SWNS)
Continuing to promote the site he claimed it was “best second source of income I’ve ever had … hence the new car I’m getting … not bad for £25” adding “to join VIP tips group swipe up and watch the profits roll in like the rest of the members”.
In a ruling published on Wednesday, according to Chronicle Live, the ASA found that even though it is not a betting site that by Sam promoting Thebettingman as an easy way to cash in he irresponsibly encouraged gambling.
It also ruled that Newcastle native failed to mark the post with the hashtag #ad, or the hashtags #18+ and #gambleresponsibly.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Boohoo) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Boohoo)
Sam also breached rules as he was aged 24 at the time of posting the message online.
The UK Gambling Commission rules state that "no-one who is, or seems to be, under 25 years old may be featured gambling or playing a significant role" in marketing communications.
ASA said in its ruling that the posts must be removed in their current form and must be obviously identifiable as ads in future.
According to the outlet, the ASA added: “We told (Thebettingman) to ensure that their ads did not suggest that using betting tipsters was a way of achieving financial security, and not to feature a young person under 25 years of age to promote a gambling advice service.”
Mirror Online have contacted a representative for Sam Gowland and Thebettingman for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Joel Tomkins handed big ban for poking opponent’s backside in Super League clash

Catalans Dragons back rower Joel Tomkins has been suspended for eight matches after being found guilty of poking opponent Richie Myler ’ s backside .
Tomkins was handed the ban and a £500 fine for “ other contrary behaviour ” following a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday evening .
The incident occurred in the second half of the Dragons ’ 26-14 win over the Rhinos after Myler was tackled by Tomkins and team-mate Israel Folau .
It prompted an immediate reaction from Myler , although he did not make a formal complaint at the time and it was not placed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ television cameras had caught the moment clearly , sparking a significant reaction on social media .
The incident also raised comparisons to former Australian international John Hopoate .
In 2001 , Hopoate was banned for 12 matches for unsportsmanlike conduct after poking his finger up the backsides of three North Queensland Cowboy players during one match .
Hopoate then resigned from his contract at Wests Tigers .
It is also not the first time a Super League player has been banned under the “ other contrary behaviour ” charge this season .
St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Tom Lineham were suspended for five and eight matches respectively for grabbing the testicles of opposing players .
Earlier in the evening Tomkins ’ Catalans team-mate Micky McIlorum was also banned for a total of six games .
McIlorum had already been suspended for one match for a high tackle on Leeds hooker Brad Dwyer shortly before the Tomkins incident .
He challenged the grading of that verdict , but it was upheld and the ban was increased to two .
He was then handed a further four games for his reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dwyer up off the floor seconds later .
It leaves Dragons coach Steve McNamara without two of his most experienced players ahead of Friday ’ s Super League semi-final at St Helens .
McNamara would not be drawn on the two incidents when speaking ahead of the hearings earlier in the day , and insisted it was not affecting his squad ’ s preparation .
McNamara said : “ We ’ re really clear in terms of what we want to do - it ’ s a slight distraction in that we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but that ’ s all it is.
” Catalans are bidding to reach the November 27 Grand Final at Hull for the first time in their history .

Catalans Dragons team-mate Michael McIlorum has also been given a hefty suspension ahead of the Super League semi-final against St Helens
Catalans Dragons back rower Joel Tomkins has been suspended for eight matches after being found guilty of poking opponent Richie Myler’s backside.
Tomkins was handed the ban and a £500 fine for “other contrary behaviour” following a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday evening.
The incident occurred in the second half of the Dragons’ 26-14 win over the Rhinos after Myler was tackled by Tomkins and team-mate Israel Folau.
It prompted an immediate reaction from Myler, although he did not make a formal complaint at the time and it was not placed on report by referee Chris Kendall.
But television cameras had caught the moment clearly, sparking a significant reaction on social media.
Image: Stephen Gaunt/Touchlinepics/News Images) Stephen Gaunt/Touchlinepics/News Images)
In a statement, Tomkins has refuted that the contact was deliberate, but said he would not be appealing the ban.
He told Wigan Today: "I'm mortified I've been found guilty of this charge.
"My conscience is completely clear on this - there is absolutely no way I would ever attempt to do what I've been accused of.
"I'm not denying my hand ends up on Richie Myler's backside, but it was completely unintended. I've been playing the game for 16 years and it's not something that would cross my mind or any player's mind.
"It's a serious allegation and for someone to accuse you of it, they should have to be certain you intended to do it.
"I spoke to Richie afterwards. I said, 'You shouldn't be making accusations like that' - clearly he'd felt something, I do understand that - but he said he knew I wouldn't have done it intentionally and didn't think I'd be cited for it.
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"We had a chat, and I left the ground thinking that would be the end of the issue.
"So I was absolutely staggered when I was charged on Monday evening after Leeds had informed the RFL that Richie Myler stood by his onfield allegations.
"I hope people don't judge me from one freeze-frame.
"You could go through most games and see tackles where players' arms and hands end up between opponents legs and, if paused, would look much worse than they actually are.
"If you see the footage of this tackle, consider that I'm in an awkward position in a tackle, I'm trying to keep him on the ground, I'm looking down, and in the wrestle my hand ends up on his backside.
"I've made thousands and thousands of tackles over the years, without ever being accused of anything like this; I hope people can believe it was completely accidental.
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"And even if people want to believe it was intentional, do they think I'd be that stupid to do it so blatantly with 20 cameras pointing at me?
"I'm no stranger to controversy, on and off the pitch.
"I've always put my hand up and admitted my mistakes. I will admit when I've done wrong - but this is absolutely, 100 per cent not one of those instances.
"I'd already been accused, charged and had my reputation tarnished before I faced the tribunal over video-link last night. It felt like I'd already been found guilty and I had to prove I was innocent.
"The RFL couldn't produce video of the incident which had audio, and the video they did have kept stuttering, it wasn't smooth; I just didn't think the process was fair.
"I'm not going to appeal because, frankly, after this I've no faith in their system. I feel the damage has been done to my reputation, and I've known other players appeal in the past and have suspensions extended.
Image: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com) Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
"But I feel an injustice has been done here and I couldn't let this go without letting people know that what I've been accused of was, hand on heart, not intentional."
The incident also raised comparisons to former Australian international John Hopoate.
In 2001, Hopoate was banned for 12 matches for unsportsmanlike conduct after poking his finger up the backsides of three North Queensland Cowboy players during one match. Hopoate then resigned from his contract at Wests Tigers.
It is also not the first time a Super League player has been banned under the “other contrary behaviour” charge this season.
St Helens winger Tommy Makinson and Warrington’s Tom Lineham were suspended for five and eight matches respectively for grabbing the testicles of opposing players.
Earlier in the evening Tomkins’ Catalans team-mate Micky McIlorum was also banned for a total of six games.
McIlorum had already been suspended for one match for a high tackle on Leeds hooker Brad Dwyer shortly before the Tomkins incident.
He challenged the grading of that verdict, but it was upheld and the ban was increased to two.
He was then handed a further four games for his reaction to that tackle - when he dragged Dwyer up off the floor seconds later.
It leaves Dragons coach Steve McNamara without two of his most experienced players ahead of Friday’s Super League semi-final at St Helens.
McNamara would not be drawn on the two incidents when speaking ahead of the hearings earlier in the day, and insisted it was not affecting his squad’s preparation.
McNamara said: “We’re really clear in terms of what we want to do - it’s a slight distraction in that we’ve got to deal with it tonight, but that’s all it is.”
Catalans are bidding to reach the November 27 Grand Final at Hull for the first time in their history.


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Peter Andre concerned as son Theo, 3, asks for coronavirus test after coughing

Peter Andre was left sad and concerned after his three-year-old tot asked for a coronavirus test after simply coughing .
The father-of-four - who shares two kids with NHS doctor wife Emily - is having to face the fact that his kids are too aware of the current situation and what symptoms to keep a watchful eye on .
Writing in his new !
mag column , Peter , 47 , reflected on the sad moment he realised his son is too aware of the current risks .
He wrote : `` There are so many terrible things going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened that made me really sad and brought home the situation that we ’ re in . ''
He went on : `` Theo coughed and said , ' I need to have a corona test ' .
I thought , 'He ’ s three years old and that ’ s the first thing he thought of ! '
`` It made me sad that he would think a cough is bad , but of course it ’ s unavoidable with the current situation . ''
Peter is also a proud dad to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 13 , from his first marriage to former glamour model Katie Price .
But after his romance with Katie crumbled , Peter found love with Emily and the pair tied the knot in 2015 .
After welcoming two kids so far , Peter recently opened up about the prospect of having a third child with Emily .
Peter said he and his wife are very hot and cold on the idea of having a third child .
Writing in his column for new !
magazine , the father-of-four said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if I 'll have another child !
`` If I say we should have another , Emily says , ' I do n't think we should ' .
Then she 'll change her mind and I 'll say , 'Not a chance in hell ! '
'' He added : `` The fact that we both occasionally think we should means we probably will have another at some point .
Then we 'll be done .
`` When we first met , Emily said she wanted three biological kids and I said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another one that 's how it would end up .
`` We 're not quite there yet , though . ''
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The father-of-four - who shares two kids with NHS doctor wife Emily - is having to face the fact that his kids are too aware of the current situation and it was the first thing the little boy thought of
Peter Andre "sad" as son Theo, 3, asks for coronavirus test after just coughing
Peter Andre was left sad and concerned after his three-year-old tot asked for a coronavirus test after simply coughing.
The father-of-four - who shares two kids with NHS doctor wife Emily - is having to face the fact that his kids are too aware of the current situation and what symptoms to keep a watchful eye on.
Writing in his new! mag column, Peter, 47, reflected on the sad moment he realised his son is too aware of the current risks.
He wrote: "There are so many terrible things going on right now and the other day something happened that made me really sad and brought home the situation that we’re in."
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He went on: "Theo coughed and said, 'I need to have a corona test'. I thought, 'He’s three years old and that’s the first thing he thought of!'
"It made me sad that he would think a cough is bad, but of course it’s unavoidable with the current situation."
Peter and wife Emily share three-year-old son Theo, and six-year-old daughter Amelia.
Image: Peter Andre/Instagram) Peter Andre/Instagram)
Peter is also a proud dad to son Junior, 15, and Princess, 13, from his first marriage to former glamour model Katie Price.
But after his romance with Katie crumbled, Peter found love with Emily and the pair tied the knot in 2015.
After welcoming two kids so far, Peter recently opened up about the prospect of having a third child with Emily.
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Peter said he and his wife are very hot and cold on the idea of having a third child.
Writing in his column for new! magazine, the father-of-four said: "I'm not sure why I'm often asked if I'll have another child!
"If I say we should have another, Emily says, 'I don't think we should'. Then she'll change her mind and I'll say, 'Not a chance in hell!'"
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He added: "The fact that we both occasionally think we should means we probably will have another at some point. Then we'll be done.
"When we first met, Emily said she wanted three biological kids and I said I wanted five. If we had another one that's how it would end up.
"We're not quite there yet, though."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Pregnant Kate Ferdinand picks name for baby boy but is already going off it

Pregnant Kate Ferdinand has revealed she ’ s picked out a name for her little boy but is already going off it .
The former TOWIE star , 29 , who is expecting a baby boy with husband Rio Ferdinand in the next few weeks , has confessed the couple just can ’ t seem to stick on a name .
When asked if she ’ s picked out a name for their new arrival , Kate tentatively told OK !
: `` We have a couple of potentials .
But we ’ re just waiting to see what he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if he suits them . ''
She revealed there ’ s `` one favourite name '' in their shortlist but that she ’ s worried she ’ s already going off it .
`` There ’ s one favourite name but the more I say it the more I go off it .
So we ’ ve decided not to talk about it for a while ! ''
she laughed .
Kate and Rio , along with his three children from his first marriage - Tate , 12 , Lorenz , 14 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preparing to welcome their newest addition to their family .
She reveals that Rio ’ s children – whose mum Rebecca Ellison died of breast cancer in 2015 – have been very vocal in their opinions on the name of their new sibling .
Kate , who has acted as stepmum since she and Rio wed in September 2019 , said : `` We discuss everything as a family.
“ Her confession over her little one ’ s name comes just days after she was reportedly left `` devastated '' after she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the lockdown in England .
She is said to be gutted after the government imposed a month of restrictions in a bid to curb the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic .
An insider told Heat magazine the lockdown left the reality star in tears when it came into force last week , as it `` ruined all [ her ] plans '' .
The source told the publication : `` She knew she couldn ’ t have a huge bash , but she was hoping they could still do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course , she knows how lucky she is , but she cant help but feel upset that she won ’ t get her big celebration . ''
Blossoming Kate recently opened up on how she ’ s struggled with pregnancy as she suffers with with pain in her lower back and groin .
Her pregnancy has also reportedly been a big source of worry for poor Kate .
`` Kate ’ s due in December and is really anxious that lockdown won ’ t be over , ” a source revealed .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to be with her for the birth .
She ’ s trying not to worry but this is her first baby - who wouldn ’ t be feeling anxious ? ''

The former TOWIE star, 29, who is expecting a baby boy with husband Rio Ferdinand in the next few weeks, has confessed the couple just can’t seem to stick on a name
Pregnant Kate Ferdinand picks name for baby boy but says she's already going off it
Pregnant Kate Ferdinand has revealed she’s picked out a name for her little boy but is already going off it.
The former TOWIE star, 29, who is expecting a baby boy with husband Rio Ferdinand in the next few weeks, has confessed the couple just can’t seem to stick on a name.
When asked if she’s picked out a name for their new arrival, Kate tentatively told OK! : "We have a couple of potentials. But we’re just waiting to see what he looks like when he comes out and if he suits them."
She revealed there’s "one favourite name" in their shortlist but that she’s worried she’s already going off it.
Image: xkateferdinand/Instagram) xkateferdinand/Instagram)
"There’s one favourite name but the more I say it the more I go off it. So we’ve decided not to talk about it for a while!" she laughed.
Kate and Rio, along with his three children from his first marriage - Tate, 12, Lorenz, 14, and Tia, nine - have been preparing to welcome their newest addition to their family.
She reveals that Rio’s children – whose mum Rebecca Ellison died of breast cancer in 2015 – have been very vocal in their opinions on the name of their new sibling.
Kate, who has acted as stepmum since she and Rio wed in September 2019, said: "We discuss everything as a family.“
Image: Kate Ferdinand/Instagram) Kate Ferdinand/Instagram)
Her confession over her little one’s name comes just days after she was reportedly left "devastated" after she was forced to cancel her baby shower plans because of the lockdown in England.
She is said to be gutted after the government imposed a month of restrictions in a bid to curb the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
An insider told Heat magazine the lockdown left the reality star in tears when it came into force last week, as it "ruined all [her] plans".
The source told the publication: "She knew she couldn’t have a huge bash, but she was hoping they could still do something with a few friends.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Of course, she knows how lucky she is, but she cant help but feel upset that she won’t get her big celebration."
Blossoming Kate recently opened up on how she’s struggled with pregnancy as she suffers with with pain in her lower back and groin.
Her pregnancy has also reportedly been a big source of worry for poor Kate.
"Kate’s due in December and is really anxious that lockdown won’t be over,” a source revealed.
"It may mean Rio won’t be able to be with her for the birth. She’s trying not to worry but this is her first baby - who wouldn’t be feeling anxious?"


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Hollyoaks stars 'hit with £1,000 fine' if they have to self-isolate due to Covid

Hollyoaks ' cast and crew will be forced to pay a £1,000 fine if they need to self-isolate due to coronavirus , it 's been reported .
If anyone who works on the show has to quarantine for two weeks due to testing positive for Covid , or from being in contact with someone , it 's alleged show bosses will make them pay up .
But a rep for the Channel 4 show , which films in Liverpool , has denied there is any truth in these allegations .
A source told The Sun : `` A member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit with a £1000 fine for having to self isolate because of coronavirus .
`` They said they 'd been told they had been acting in an irresponsible manner .
`` It 's the talk of the cast and other stars have said they think it 's shocking .
`` Everyone is trying to stick to the rules . ''
But a spokesperson for Hollyoaks denied this was the case , stating : `` It is untrue to suggest Hollyoaks would fine anybody for having to self-isolate .
`` The safety and wellbeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as is the need to produce Hollyoaks in a safe environment .
`` Any breach of government guidelines that could put the health of others at risk could be the subject of appropriate disciplinary action . ''
MirrorOnline has contacted a rep for the show for further comment .
Hollyoaks recently announced that producer Bryan Kirkwood would be replaced by BBC producer Lucy Allan .
Lime Pictures , which produces the soap , said Lucy will be taking on the role as the new Head of Continuing Drama and Executive Producer .
Lucy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows such as The Worst Witch and The Dumping Ground , will steer Hollyoaks from January 2021 .
Speaking following her appointment , Lucy said : `` It 's a hugely exciting time to be joining Lime Pictures as Head of Continuing Drama .
`` To arrive at Hollyoaks as it reaches its milestone of 25 years on screen was an opportunity too good to miss .
`` Thanks to Bryan and his team I have inherited a show that is loved by its audience and I will relish the chance to move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Hollyoaks bosses have denied that the soap's stars could face a £1,000 fine if they are forced to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid or being in contact with someone who has
Hollyoaks bosses have denied that cast and crew could be forced to pay a £1,000 fine if they need to self-isolate due to coronavirus.
It was reported that anyone who works on the show and has to quarantine for two weeks due to testing positive for Covid, or from being in contact with someone, could have to pay the fine.
However, a rep for the Channel 4 show, which films in Liverpool, has denied there is any truth in these allegations.
They said: "It is untrue to suggest Hollyoaks would fine anybody for having to self-isolate.
"The safety and wellbeing of Hollyoaks cast and crew is paramount as is the need to produce Hollyoaks in a safe environment.
Image: Lime Picture) Lime Picture)
"Any breach of government guidelines that could put the health of others at risk could be the subject of appropriate disciplinary action."
Hollyoaks recently announced that producer Bryan Kirkwood would be replaced by BBC producer Lucy Allan.
Lime Pictures, which produces the soap, said Lucy will be taking on the role as the new Head of Continuing Drama and Executive Producer.
Image: LIME PICTURES) LIME PICTURES)
Lucy, who has previously worked on BBC shows such as The Worst Witch and The Dumping Ground, will steer Hollyoaks from January 2021.
Speaking following her appointment, Lucy said: "It's a hugely exciting time to be joining Lime Pictures as Head of Continuing Drama.
Image: Lime Pictures) Lime Pictures)
"To arrive at Hollyoaks as it reaches its milestone of 25 years on screen was an opportunity too good to miss.
"Thanks to Bryan and his team I have inherited a show that is loved by its audience and I will relish the chance to move it forward into its next exciting chapter."


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--'Sir Geoff Hurst is selfless for leaving brain to science'

The link between heading balls and dementia feels like football ’ s dirty secret .
So we applaud England World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst for leaving his brain to science .
Two of his team mates on that glorious day in 1966 , Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles , died this year with the cruel brain disease .
Fellow players Martin Peters and Ray Wilson had also died after a diagnosis of Alzheimer ’ s .
The recent revelation that Sir Bobby Charlton is also suffering dementia means five of the heroes on the pitch at Wembley , nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sir Geoff focuses attention on an important issue with his selfless decision .
The realisation that heading balls may cause brain damage is huge for football .
It may require fundamental changes to coaching and how the sport is played .
But any links between football and dementia must no longer be ignored or covered up .
In the virus crisis , the only certainty for business remains uncertainty .
Saving both lives and livelihoods in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland is a moral imperative , with the tens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a terrible human toll .
A government shutting shops , pubs , restaurants , cafes , gyms , hairdressers and other firms – or frightening away their customers – must financially compensate the owners until these businesses are free to trade normally .
See it as funding hibernation over the winter for growth to resume in the spring .
Talking Trump out of doing crazy stuff is a full-time job until the defeated President ’ s finger is off the nuclear button and he is evicted from the White House .
Considering a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strangelove-level idiocy from a reckless , tinpot tyrant going down in flames and prepared to take millions of people with him .
January 20 , when President-elect Joe Biden will take over , can ’ t come soon enough .

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England World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst is leaving his brain to science after two of his 1966 team mates - Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles - died this year with dementia
Voice of the Mirror: Sir Geoff Hurst is selfless for leaving brain to science
Sir Geoff is selfless
The link between heading balls and dementia feels like football’s dirty secret.
So we applaud England World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst for leaving his brain to science.
Two of his team mates on that glorious day in 1966, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles, died this year with the cruel brain disease.
Fellow players Martin Peters and Ray Wilson had also died after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.
The recent revelation that Sir Bobby Charlton is also suffering dementia means five of the heroes on the pitch at Wembley, nearly half the team, developed the condition.
Sir Geoff focuses attention on an important issue with his selfless decision.
The realisation that heading balls may cause brain damage is huge for football.
It may require fundamental changes to coaching and how the sport is played.
But any links between football and dementia must no longer be ignored or covered up.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Cold comforts
In the virus crisis, the only certainty for business remains uncertainty.
Saving both lives and livelihoods in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is a moral imperative, with the tens of thousands of excess deaths so far a terrible human toll.
A government shutting shops, pubs, restaurants, cafes, gyms, hairdressers and other firms – or frightening away their customers – must financially compensate the owners until these businesses are free to trade normally.
See it as funding hibernation over the winter for growth to resume in the spring.
Get gone, Don
Talking Trump out of doing crazy stuff is a full-time job until the defeated President’s finger is off the nuclear button and he is evicted from the White House.
Considering a US military attack on Iran was Dr Strangelove-level idiocy from a reckless, tinpot tyrant going down in flames and prepared to take millions of people with him.
January 20, when President-elect Joe Biden will take over, can’t come soon enough.


thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Little Mix split rumours fuelled by 'plans to go solo' as Jesy takes a break

Little Mix could be on the verge of splitting after Jesy Nelson takes time away from the group for `` medical reasons '' .
The pop superstars could all be going solo next year , after it was reported that Perrie Edwards , Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock have all individually been in secret talks to launch separate careers when their current deal comes to an end .
There had been concerns about 29-year-old Jesy 's future after she missed several appearances with the band in recent weeks , including the final of their BBC One talent show The Search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe Music Awards .
Amid growing concern from fans , a spokesperson for the group confirmed her temporary departure in a statement .
They shared : `` Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons .
`` We will not be issuing any further comment currently and ask media to please respect her privacy at this time . ''
Now it would seem that the other three will also be looking to spend time away from each other , with The Sun reporting that they have all met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about how their solo careers could be handled .
A source has said that Perrie and Jade , who are both 27 , are looking at new music projects while 29-year-old Leigh-Anne has reportedly been discussing TV ideas .
A source told the publication : “ The girls have been open and honest with each other , and with their current management team .
“ They have started discussions with some prospective managers and agents about what their solo careers might look like . ''
The source added that this would not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity for them all to explore what the future could be like away from the band .
With the winners of their BBC talent show due to tour with the band in April next year , the source said that even if this is delayed by the coronavirus pandemic , they will `` still complete it . ''
The source added : `` That will happen either with or without Jesy , who is taking some time out for as long as she feels she needs or wants to.
” The band are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this `` where each member has been able to drift out at times and work on their own projects , but come together at other times to tour and work as a group again . ''
The source reportedly stressed that there is `` absolutely no fall-out between them '' and that they are all `` get on very well as great friends . ''
Little Mix have been one of the biggest pop acts since they were formed on The X Factor in 2011 .
They have since produced six albums and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 million records in the process and clocking up four No 1 singles .
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THE LITTLE MIX GIRLS HANG OUT AND PERFORM WITHOUT JESY
THE LITTLE MIX GIRLS HANG OUT AND PERFORM WITHOUT JESY
Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock have reportedly all had meetings to move away from Little Mix
Little Mix split rumours fuelled by 'plans to go solo' as Jesy takes a break
Little Mix could be on the verge of splitting after Jesy Nelson takes time away from the group for "medical reasons".
The pop superstars could all be going solo next year, after it was reported that Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock have all individually been in secret talks to launch separate careers when their current deal comes to an end.
There had been concerns about 29-year-old Jesy's future after she missed several appearances with the band in recent weeks, including the final of their BBC One talent show The Search and their hosting gig at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
Amid growing concern from fans, a spokesperson for the group confirmed her temporary departure in a statement.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
They shared: "Jesy is having extended time off from Little Mix for private medical reasons.
"We will not be issuing any further comment currently and ask media to please respect her privacy at this time."
Now it would seem that the other three will also be looking to spend time away from each other, with The Sun reporting that they have all met new agents, managers and record executives about how their solo careers could be handled.
A source has said that Perrie and Jade, who are both 27, are looking at new music projects while 29-year-old Leigh-Anne has reportedly been discussing TV ideas.
Image: MTV via Getty Images) MTV via Getty Images)
A source told the publication: “The girls have been open and honest with each other, and with their current management team.
“They have started discussions with some prospective managers and agents about what their solo careers might look like."
The source added that this would not be the end of Little Mix but an opportunity for them all to explore what the future could be like away from the band.
With the winners of their BBC talent show due to tour with the band in April next year, the source said that even if this is delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, they will "still complete it."
Image: MTV via Getty Images) MTV via Getty Images)
The source added: "That will happen either with or without Jesy, who is taking some time out for as long as she feels she needs or wants to.”
The band are using Take That as their inspiration for this "where each member has been able to drift out at times and work on their own projects, but come together at other times to tour and work as a group again."
The source reportedly stressed that there is "absolutely no fall-out between them" and that they are all "get on very well as great friends."
Little Mix have been one of the biggest pop acts since they were formed on The X Factor in 2011.
They have since produced six albums and six world tours, selling more than 50 million records in the process and clocking up four No 1 singles.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-17--I’m a Celebrity’s Hollie Arnold MBE stuns viewers with her singing voice

I 'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
star Hollie Arnold MBE surprised viewers when she revealed her fantastic singing voice on Tuesday 's show .
Hollie was taking part in a challenge alongside her campmate Giovanna Fletcher , which required them to match up quotes with the celeb who said them .
They threw a ball into the mouth of photos of the different campmates , based on the quote they were given .
One quote read : `` My hidden talent is singing . ''
`` It is , you 're such a good singer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away that it was Hollie who said it .
She begged : `` Go on , sing to us , go on ! ''
`` No , no , '' said Hollie as she refused to demonstrate her talent .
`` I ca n't believe you 're not singing to me right now , I feel deeply bereft , '' fumed Giovanna .
Finally convinced , Hollie broke into a brief verse while Giovanna looked elated .
One viewer tweeted : `` Hollie Arnold MBE can sing and I ’ m honestly just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Who knew Hollie Arnold MBE had a hidden talent for singing , '' wondered a third .
`` Hollie has given us “ MBE ” and a whole “ no , no I won ’ t sing ” *sings* Moment already , '' added a fourth .
After the challenge , Hollie and Giovanna went to meet Kiosk Cledwyn for the first time this series and placed the castle coins on his counter .
They noticed a framed picture of his Australian counterpart Kiosk Kev on an Australian beach on his counter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the first time , Victoria answered the phone and he asked them what percentage of Brits talk about the weather at least once a day , a/ 26 % or b/44 % .
The camp guessed 44 % straight away and told Kiosk Cledwyn their answer , but he immediately shut his shutter in the faces of Giovanna and Hollie , leaving them devasated .
Hollie and Giovanna returned to cheers in camp but they had to break the bad news to them that they ’ d got the answer wrong .

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I'm a Celeb star Hollie Arnold MBE unveiled her hidden singing talent" on the show after a lot of persuasion from Giovanna Fletcher
I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Hollie Arnold MBE surprised viewers when she revealed her fantastic singing voice on Tuesday's show.
Hollie was taking part in a challenge alongside her campmate Giovanna Fletcher, which required them to match up quotes with the celeb who said them.
They threw a ball into the mouth of photos of the different campmates, based on the quote they were given.
One quote read: "My hidden talent is singing."
Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"It is, you're such a good singer!" replied Giovanna, knowing straight away that it was Hollie who said it.
She begged: "Go on, sing to us, go on!"
"No, no," said Hollie as she refused to demonstrate her talent.
"I can't believe you're not singing to me right now, I feel deeply bereft," fumed Giovanna.
Finally convinced, Hollie broke into a brief verse while Giovanna looked elated.
One viewer tweeted: "Hollie Arnold MBE can sing and I’m honestly just expecting a Giovanna/Hollie duet now..."
Another added: "Damn Hollie can sing!!!"
"Who knew Hollie Arnold MBE had a hidden talent for singing," wondered a third.
"Hollie has given us “MBE” and a whole “no, no I won’t sing” *sings* Moment already," added a fourth.
After the challenge, Hollie and Giovanna went to meet Kiosk Cledwyn for the first time this series and placed the castle coins on his counter.
They noticed a framed picture of his Australian counterpart Kiosk Kev on an Australian beach on his counter and giggled.
Kiosk Cledwyn called camp for the first time, Victoria answered the phone and he asked them what percentage of Brits talk about the weather at least once a day, a/ 26% or b/44%.
The camp guessed 44% straight away and told Kiosk Cledwyn their answer, but he immediately shut his shutter in the faces of Giovanna and Hollie, leaving them devasated.
Hollie and Giovanna returned to cheers in camp but they had to break the bad news to them that they’d got the answer wrong.
* I'm a Celebrity airs weeknights on ITV at 9pm


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--UK coronavirus hospital deaths rise by 388 with two weeks of lockdown to go

The UK coronavirus hospital death toll has risen by 388 with exactly two weeks to go until the national lockdown ends .
In England 282 more coronavirus patients have died in hospitals , in Scotland there have been another 54 hospital deaths , in Wales 41 further people have died , and Northern Ireland 's death toll has increased by 11 .
Yesterday the hospital death toll has increased by 410 - the biggest jump on a Tuesday for six months and more than double the daily rise a month ago .
England reported 330 fatalities , Scotland had 37 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had nine to bring the UK total to 43,286 .
There is usually a spike on Tuesdays due to a weekend reporting lag .
The latest figures come as Pfizer has revealed that final results from the late-stage trial of its Covid-19 vaccine show it is 95 % effective , adding it had the required two-months of safety data and would apply for emergency US authorisation within days .
The drugmaker said efficacy of the vaccine developed with German partner BioNTech SE was consistent across age and ethnicity demographics , and that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign that the immunization could be employed broadly around the world .
Efficacy in adults over 65 years , who are at particular risk from the virus , was over 94 % .
The final analysis comes just one week after initial results from the trial showed the vaccine was more than 90 % effective .
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CORONAVIRUS CASES AND DEATHS IN THE UK AS OF NOVEMBER 18
CORONAVIRUS CASES AND DEATHS IN THE UK AS OF NOVEMBER 18
In England 282 more coronavirus patients have died in hospitals, in Scotland there have been another 54 hospital deaths, in Wales 41 further people have died, and Northern Ireland's death toll has increased by 11.
UK coronavirus hospital deaths rise by 388 with two weeks of lockdown to go
The UK coronavirus hospital death toll has risen by 388 with exactly two weeks to go until the national lockdown is due to end.
In England 282 more coronavirus patients have died in hospitals, in Scotland there have been another 54 hospital deaths, in Wales 41 further people have died, and Northern Ireland's death toll has increased by 11.
The total hospital death toll was nearly 20% lower than last Wednesday's figure when the death toll increased by 478.
Although it is hard to draw major conclusions from one day's figures, deaths appear to have been flattening in recent days after surging alarmingly at the start of the second wave.
Yesterday the hospital death toll increased by 410 - the biggest jump on a Tuesday for six months and more than double the daily rise a month ago, although there is usually a spike on Tuesdays due to a weekend reporting lag.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The full UK-wide figure for deaths within 28 days of a positive test in all settings, including care homes will be updated later and is currently at 52,745 after a second wave high of 598 yesterday.
A further 282 people, who tested positive for the Covid-19, have died in hospitals in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 37,124.
Patients were aged between 38 and 101 years old. All except 12 (aged 64 to 95 years old) had known underlying health conditions.
The date of death ranges from 10 September to 17 November 2020 with the majority being on or after 13 November.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The latest figures come as Pfizer has revealed that final results from the late-stage trial of its Covid-19 vaccine show it is 95% effective, adding it had the required two-months of safety data and would apply for emergency US authorisation within days.
The drugmaker said efficacy of the vaccine developed with German partner BioNTech SE was consistent across age and ethnicity demographics, and that there were no major side effects, a sign that the immunization could be employed broadly around the world.
Efficacy in adults over 65 years, who are at particular risk from the virus, was over 94%.
Image: PA) PA)
The final analysis comes just one week after initial results from the trial showed the vaccine was more than 90% effective.
The NHS is already preparing to deploy different coronavirus vaccines once they are approved by regulators, NHS's medical director has said.
Professor Stephen Powis said the programme would be rolled out through traditional vaccine routes such as GPs and pharmacies.
But he added that new vaccine centres could be specially created to speed up the delivery of new vaccines.
Prof Powis told the COBRA Data Briefing at Downing Street: "We are planning for different types of vaccine and the plans around the delivery mechanism, with this contingent upon the particular vaccine and the data that comes from the trials and the advice from regulators.
"We will be saying more about this in the next few days but meanwhile we are working hard, we are ensuring we have a workforce to do this, I have talked about general practice who are stepping up for this, but St John's are also recruiting volunteers, so we have additional vaccine workforce."