thedailymirror--2020-12-07--Brits love plummy accents like Sir David Attenborough and Stephen Fry the most

Posh accents are among the nation ’ s favourites - with Sir David Attenborough , Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley named the most loved talkers .
Sir David Attenborough was named the ‘ best voice ’ by 28 per cent of the 2,000 adults polled , in a year that saw the conservationist launch the hit Netflix documentary ' A Life on Our Planet ' .
Comedian Stephen Fry ’ s dulcet tones came in second place ( 19 per cent ) , followed by Joanna Lumley ’ s 'absolutely fabulous ' frequencies ( 18 per cent ) .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people could listen to for the longest , with the Queen ’ s English also the preferred voice to hear on the radio or TV .
But the Irish accent was named the most attractive , while the Birmingham twang won the title for 'most boring ' .
The research was commissioned to launch Virgin Media ’ s new Virgin TV 360 platform , which is fully voice-activated .
It also found that more than a third admitted to speaking in ‘ tech tongue ’ - putting on a more ‘ well-spoken ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Almost one in five also said they would change their accent to impress a love interest , and one in 10 do this when speaking to work colleagues or their bosses .
And 14 per cent of Brits even change their normal voice tone when chatting to their pets .
Jennifer Smith , professor of sociolinguistics at the University of Glasgow , said : “ We all have different ‘ voices ’ depending on who we ’ re talking to and in what situation .
`` We ’ re quite good at switching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of us , this involves putting on a posher-sounding accent when speaking to someone not from our immediate network .
`` For example a student changing how they speak when talking to a teacher .
`` The newly coined term , ‘ tech tongue ’ , describes the voice we use when speaking to your devices , such as your Virgin TV remote .
`` Whether we ’ re aware we ’ re doing it or not , tech tongue tends to make us talk slower , or more clearly , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also found Brits make judgements based on each other ’ s voices too , forming an impression of a person ’ s character , how knowledgeable and how trustworthy they are - just from their voice .
For voices of both sexes , having a shrill tone was voted the most irritating quality ( 31 per cent ) - more so than being too loud ( 30 per cent ) , or nasal ( 26 per cent ) .
David Bouchier , chief TV & entertainment officer at Virgin Media , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Glaswegian , our new Virgin TV 360 voice-control feature can understand a rich tapestry of accents and dialects to help TV fans search for their favourite content .
“ It ’ s clear from our research that the subtle differences in our voices can have significant effects on how we are perceived by the outside world , with many of us changing up the way we speak depending on who or what we are talking to - with the same applying to tech .
“ Although it has become the norm for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day , whether that ’ s our TV remote or smart speaker , it ’ s interesting to see we ’ re still addressing them like strangers .
”

A plummy tone was named as the accent people could listen to for the longest, with the Queen’s English also the preferred voice to hear on the radio or TV, research reveals
Posh accents are among the nation’s favourites - with Sir David Attenborough, Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley named the most loved talkers.
Sir David Attenborough was named the ‘best voice’ by 28 per cent of the 2,000 adults polled, in a year that saw the conservationist launch the hit Netflix documentary 'A Life on Our Planet'.
Comedian Stephen Fry’s dulcet tones came in second place (19 per cent), followed by Joanna Lumley’s 'absolutely fabulous' frequencies (18 per cent).
Other favourites include Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Trevor McDonald, and Dame Judi Dench.
A plummy tone was named as the accent people could listen to for the longest, with the Queen’s English also the preferred voice to hear on the radio or TV.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
But the Irish accent was named the most attractive, while the Birmingham twang won the title for 'most boring'.
The research was commissioned to launch Virgin Media’s new Virgin TV 360 platform, which is fully voice-activated.
It also found that more than a third admitted to speaking in ‘tech tongue’ - putting on a more ‘well-spoken’ accent when speaking to smart devices.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Almost one in five also said they would change their accent to impress a love interest, and one in 10 do this when speaking to work colleagues or their bosses.
And 14 per cent of Brits even change their normal voice tone when chatting to their pets.
Jennifer Smith, professor of sociolinguistics at the University of Glasgow, said: “We all have different ‘voices’ depending on who we’re talking to and in what situation.
"We’re quite good at switching up the way we talk. For some of us, this involves putting on a posher-sounding accent when speaking to someone not from our immediate network.
"For example a student changing how they speak when talking to a teacher.
"The newly coined term, ‘tech tongue’, describes the voice we use when speaking to your devices, such as your Virgin TV remote.
"Whether we’re aware we’re doing it or not, tech tongue tends to make us talk slower, or more clearly, and even quite posh."
The study also found Brits make judgements based on each other’s voices too, forming an impression of a person’s character, how knowledgeable and how trustworthy they are - just from their voice.
For voices of both sexes, having a shrill tone was voted the most irritating quality (31 per cent) - more so than being too loud (30 per cent), or nasal (26 per cent).
David Bouchier, chief TV & entertainment officer at Virgin Media, said: “From Cockney to Cornish and Geordie to Glaswegian, our new Virgin TV 360 voice-control feature can understand a rich tapestry of accents and dialects to help TV fans search for their favourite content.
“It’s clear from our research that the subtle differences in our voices can have significant effects on how we are perceived by the outside world, with many of us changing up the way we speak depending on who or what we are talking to - with the same applying to tech.
“Although it has become the norm for many of us to speak to devices every day, whether that’s our TV remote or smart speaker, it’s interesting to see we’re still addressing them like strangers.”
TOP 10 FAVOURITE VOICES IN BRITAIN & IRELAND
1. Sir David Attenborough
2. Stephen Fry
3. Joanna Lumley
4. Sir Ian McKellen
5. Sir Trevor McDonald
6. Dame Judi Dench
7. Dame Helen Mirren
8. David Tennant
9. Brian Blessed
10. Idris Elba
TOP 10 MOST ATTRACTIVE BRITISH & IRISH ACCENTS
1. Irish
2. Queen's English or Posh
3. Scottish
4. Welsh
5. Northern Irish
6. Geordie
7. Yorkshire
8. Cockney/Estuary
9. West Country
10. Scouse


thedailymirror--2020-12-07--The North 'hit worse than South in coronavirus pandemic and 1918 Spanish flu'

Northern England , which was worst hit by the first wave of coronavirus , also suffered more than the South during the Spanish flu outbreak more than 100 years ago , according to new research .
A recent study by the Northern Health Sciences Alliance ( NHSA ) found the Northern Powerhouse area suffered over 12 more Covid-19 related deaths per 100,000 than the rest of England .
Now one of the authors of that research has analysed the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak , which killed 50-100 million people globally , for any health inequalities .
Clare Bambra , professor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teamed up with other academics – including Dr Paul Norman from Leeds University – to study similarities in how the two quite different pandemics affected England ’ s regions .
She said : “ We looked at data from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and mapped it to see what happened in different local areas at that time .
“ We found that , similar to today with Covid , there was much higher mortality from Spanish flu in the northern areas of England , and the Midlands .
“ The lowest rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 200 deaths per 100,000 in 1918 – and the highest rates were up in places like Hebburn and Jarrow in the North East , where it was almost 1,200 deaths per 100,000 .
The data was sourced from the 1920 report into the Spanish flu pandemic ’ s mortality rate compiled by the Registrar General – the equivalent of today ’ s head of the Office for National Statistics .
Writing at the time , Sir Bernard Mallet said : “ The northern parts of the country suffered decidedly more , on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bambra said the same was true a century later , despite the creation of the welfare state and the NHS in the intervening time .
She said : “ Covid rates are much lower across the whole of the country , thankfully , than the pandemic flu rates 100 years ago but we still find big differences .
“ For example , in the NHSA report , we found that mortality in the first wave of Covid was around 12 deaths per 100,000 higher in the Northern Powerhouse than in the rest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We remain determined to level up on health outcomes as well as opportunity , with our £30 billion Plan for Jobs helping create , protect and support across the UK .
“ We have also committed £170 million to help families stay warm and well fed this winter while our Universal Credit increase has resulted in millions of people receiving more money than previously .
“ Throughout the pandemic we have worked hand-in-hand with local authorities and over £300m has already been allocated to local authorities in England to help them stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities .
”

The North was also worst hit by the first wave of coronavirus and researchers wanted to look at how the two quite different pandemics affected England’s regions
The North 'hit worse than South in both coronavirus pandemic and 1918 Spanish flu'
Northern England, which was worst hit by the first wave of coronavirus, also suffered more than the South during the Spanish flu outbreak more than 100 years ago, according to new research.
A recent study by the Northern Health Sciences Alliance (NHSA) found the Northern Powerhouse area suffered over 12 more Covid-19 related deaths per 100,000 than the rest of England.
Now one of the authors of that research has analysed the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak, which killed 50-100 million people globally, for any health inequalities.
Clare Bambra, professor of public health at Newcastle University, teamed up with other academics – including Dr Paul Norman from Leeds University – to study similarities in how the two quite different pandemics affected England’s regions.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She said: “We looked at data from the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and mapped it to see what happened in different local areas at that time.
“We found that, similar to today with Covid, there was much higher mortality from Spanish flu in the northern areas of England, and the Midlands.
“The lowest rates were in places like Surrey – around 200 deaths per 100,000 in 1918 – and the highest rates were up in places like Hebburn and Jarrow in the North East, where it was almost 1,200 deaths per 100,000.
“So six times as high.”
The data was sourced from the 1920 report into the Spanish flu pandemic’s mortality rate compiled by the Registrar General – the equivalent of today’s head of the Office for National Statistics.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Writing at the time, Sir Bernard Mallet said: “The northern parts of the country suffered decidedly more, on the whole, than the southern.”
Prof Bambra said the same was true a century later, despite the creation of the welfare state and the NHS in the intervening time.
She said: “Covid rates are much lower across the whole of the country, thankfully, than the pandemic flu rates 100 years ago but we still find big differences.
“For example, in the NHSA report, we found that mortality in the first wave of Covid was around 12 deaths per 100,000 higher in the Northern Powerhouse than in the rest of England.
A Government spokesperson said: “We remain determined to level up on health outcomes as well as opportunity, with our £30 billion Plan for Jobs helping create, protect and support across the UK.
“We have also committed £170 million to help families stay warm and well fed this winter while our Universal Credit increase has resulted in millions of people receiving more money than previously.
“Throughout the pandemic we have worked hand-in-hand with local authorities and over £300m has already been allocated to local authorities in England to help them stop the spread of the virus in their communities.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-07--Decades of austerity and centralisation has 'robbed the North of success'

Austerity and centralisation robbed the North of economic success , a leading think tank says .
Decent jobs , wages and opportunities are becoming increasingly unattainable across the region according to the State Of The North 2020 annual report from the Institute of Public Policy North ( IPPR North ) .
The authors say the UK entered a global pandemic with deep , growing divides between and within regions caused by decades of centralisation and 10 years of austerity .
And the Covid-19 pandemic makes the challenge of reducing regional inequalities even greater and more urgent than before , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiencing levels of unemployment not seen for a quarter of a century , especially concentrated in northern cities and coastal towns , with Blackpool , Middlesbrough and Hull , currently under Tier 3 restrictions , among the worst affected .
Rates of child poverty are higher , with healthy life expectancy lower than across England , it warns .
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds MP said the report was a `` damning indictment of a decade of broken Conservative promises to rebalance the UK economy . ''
She said : `` This has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They must end the empty rhetoric around big projects that are often stalled for years or even not delivered at all .
`` Instead we need urgent action to tackle the root causes of regional inequality.
” The report highlights the growing economic gap between the North and South , with fewer job opportunities and median wages in the North lower than England as a whole with five million northern workers paid less than the real living wage .
Last year ’ s general election saw the Tory party win over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wall ” seats in the North afer promising to “ level up ” the UK .
It came after regional development agencies were set up by Labour in 1998 , then abolished under the coalition government in 2012 , and central government blowing hot and cold over the Northern Powerhouse agenda pushed by former chancellor George Osborne .
Last month Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £4 billion “ Levelling Up Fund ” and reforms in the way the Treasury assesses the value for money of big infrastructure spending projects to remove a long-standing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other regions .
Director of IPPR North Sarah Longlands said successive governments of all colours have failed the North in the past .
She said : “ There ’ s a warning for all governments in the future if you want to help the North you need to start dealing with inequalities .
“ We are now at a critical moment because Covid-19 has been a lightning rod to show just how serious the inequalities are .
“ The Government was elected on a promise to ‘ level up ’ places like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they don ’ t have a plan to reduce inequalities between and within regions in England , and the inadequate , centrally controlled , competitive ‘ levelling up fund ’ announced in the spending review simply won ’ t cut it .
“ We need to challenge old , reductive assumptions about our economy because they ’ ve failed to create the conditions for a good life for everyone in the North .
“ In particular , we have to stop assuming that the centre knows best and commit once and for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devolution in England .
“ This is a wake-up call .
Is the Government listening ?
” A HM Treasury Spokesperson said : “ Recovering from Coronavirus is the biggest challenge the UK has faced in living memory and we can ’ t shy away from the fact our national recovery will be difficult .
But we are totally committed to levelling up opportunities across the whole of the UK as we build back better .
“ Whilst we have taken unprecedented action to protect jobs through the furlough scheme we have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green technologies to create thousands of high quality jobs in the North , setting out plans for Freeports , and investing £100 billion in infrastructure to boost growth .
“ Our new £4 billion Levelling Up fund will support the fabric of everyday life , including high streets and train stations .
The Treasury is also reforming the Green Book , which appraises the funding of projects , to focus on regional impact , as well as plans to open a new Treasury office and our new UK infrastructure bank in the North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Civil Service has committed to relocating 22,000 civil service roles outside of London and the South East , as well as a step change in investment in skills to boost people ’ s chances of success wherever they live . ''

The North is now experiencing levels of unemployment not seen for a quarter of a century, especially concentrated in northern cities and coastal towns, with Blackpool, Middlesbrough and Hull
Decades of austerity and centralisation has 'robbed the North of success'
Austerity and centralisation robbed the North of economic success, a leading think tank says.
Decent jobs, wages and opportunities are becoming increasingly unattainable across the region according to the State Of The North 2020 annual report from the Institute of Public Policy North (IPPR North).
The authors say the UK entered a global pandemic with deep, growing divides between and within regions caused by decades of centralisation and 10 years of austerity.
And the Covid-19 pandemic makes the challenge of reducing regional inequalities even greater and more urgent than before, the report adds.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The North is now experiencing levels of unemployment not seen for a quarter of a century, especially concentrated in northern cities and coastal towns, with Blackpool, Middlesbrough and Hull, currently under Tier 3 restrictions, among the worst affected.
Rates of child poverty are higher, with healthy life expectancy lower than across England, it warns.
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds MP said the report was a "damning indictment of a decade of broken Conservative promises to rebalance the UK economy."
She said: "This has to be a wakeup call for the Government.
"They must end the empty rhetoric around big projects that are often stalled for years or even not delivered at all.
"Instead we need urgent action to tackle the root causes of regional inequality.”
The report highlights the growing economic gap between the North and South, with fewer job opportunities and median wages in the North lower than England as a whole with five million northern workers paid less than the real living wage.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Last year’s general election saw the Tory party win over a swathe of former Labour “Red Wall” seats in the North afer promising to “level up” the UK.
It came after regional development agencies were set up by Labour in 1998, then abolished under the coalition government in 2012, and central government blowing hot and cold over the Northern Powerhouse agenda pushed by former chancellor George Osborne.
Last month Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £4 billion “Levelling Up Fund” and reforms in the way the Treasury assesses the value for money of big infrastructure spending projects to remove a long-standing bias against funding in northern England and other regions.
Director of IPPR North Sarah Longlands said successive governments of all colours have failed the North in the past.
She said: “There’s a warning for all governments in the future if you want to help the North you need to start dealing with inequalities.
“We are now at a critical moment because Covid-19 has been a lightning rod to show just how serious the inequalities are.
“The Government was elected on a promise to ‘level up’ places like the North.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“But one year on, they don’t have a plan to reduce inequalities between and within regions in England, and the inadequate, centrally controlled, competitive ‘levelling up fund’ announced in the spending review simply won’t cut it.
“We need to challenge old, reductive assumptions about our economy because they’ve failed to create the conditions for a good life for everyone in the North.
“In particular, we have to stop assuming that the centre knows best and commit once and for all to a clear programme of regional devolution in England.
“This is a wake-up call. Is the Government listening?”
A HM Treasury Spokesperson said: “Recovering from Coronavirus is the biggest challenge the UK has faced in living memory and we can’t shy away from the fact our national recovery will be difficult. But we are totally committed to levelling up opportunities across the whole of the UK as we build back better.
“Whilst we have taken unprecedented action to protect jobs through the furlough scheme we have also taken significant steps with new investment in green technologies to create thousands of high quality jobs in the North, setting out plans for Freeports, and investing £100 billion in infrastructure to boost growth.
“Our new £4 billion Levelling Up fund will support the fabric of everyday life, including high streets and train stations. The Treasury is also reforming the Green Book, which appraises the funding of projects, to focus on regional impact, as well as plans to open a new Treasury office and our new UK infrastructure bank in the North in the coming year.
“The Civil Service has committed to relocating 22,000 civil service roles outside of London and the South East, as well as a step change in investment in skills to boost people’s chances of success wherever they live."


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Owen Farrell lands golden shot to win Nations Cup and spare England's blushes

Owen Farrell kicked an extra-time penalty to spare England ’ s blushes and win them the Nations Cup .
An extraordinary afternoon at Twickenham brought the return both of fans and rugby drama for the first time this autumn .
The fortunate few saw England emerge victorious from a final for the first time since Jonny Wilkinson dropped the goal that won the World Cup in 2003 .
But only after a climax draining enough for the 400 NHS staff invited to the game to think they were on a busman ’ s holiday .
England trailed 19-12 with time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by France despite them fielding a second team with less than a tenth of their opposition 's experience .
The Six Nations champions got out of jail only by playing their lineout-maul trump card on the last play of the match and delivering super sub Luke Cowan-Dickie over the try line .
Farrell , whose radar had been on the blink all afternoon , held his nerve to land the conversion .
He then lost it as his ‘ golden ’ shot came back off the inside of the post in the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I consider handing over the kicking duties ?
No , I back myself , ” England ’ s captain said after making amends with four minutes left .
“ Obviously I missed some that I definitely , definitely should n't have missed and made that game go on longer than it should have .
“ There were a lot of chances to win that game .
It was my fault that we did n't take them , but the boys kept going.
” France will be pig sick to lose given they played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated by the referee .
Rugby legend Michael Lynagh tweeted “ absolute rubbish ” after pointing out two missed knock-ons by England in the move that led to the game-tying try - one of which Billy Vunipola later owned up to .
France boss Fabian Galthie praised his players for “ honouring ” the shirt but could not hide his frustration at how the game was lost “ on details but also on ( refereeing ) decisions ” .
When the dust settles he will be thrilled with how his fringe players fronted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranked side - albeit one showing so little ambition - three years out from a home World Cup .
So soon after losing a World Cup final Eddie Jones was happy simply to take the win and leave the worry about how it was achieved for another day .
“ It was probably not the way we wanted to play that game , ” admitted Vunipola .
“ We wanted to dominate from the start , but it is finals footie and France came at us hard .
“ When you are playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target on your head .
Everyone loves being the underdogs .
We are have to deal with being the favourites .
“ However , it was a learning curve from the World Cup final .
We never panicked.
” Daly 6 ( out of 10 ) ; Watson ( Malins 70 , 6 ) 6 , Slade 6 , Farrell ( capt ) 7 , May 6 ; Ford 6 , Youngs ( Robson 70 , 7 ) 6 ; Genge ( Marler 59 , 7 ) 7 , George ( Cowan-Dickie 66 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stuart 66 , 6 ) 7 , Itoje 8 , Launchbury ( Hill 44 , 7 ) 6 , Curry 7 , Underhill ( Earl 44 , 6 ) 6 , B Vunipola 7 .

England 22-19 France (19-19 after 90 mins): Eddie Jones' team win ugly to add new Autumn trophy to Six Nations title
Owen Farrell kicked an extra-time penalty to spare England’s blushes and win them the Nations Cup.
An extraordinary afternoon at Twickenham brought the return both of fans and rugby drama for the first time this autumn.
The fortunate few saw England emerge victorious from a final for the first time since Jonny Wilkinson dropped the goal that won the World Cup in 2003.
But only after a climax draining enough for the 400 NHS staff invited to the game to think they were on a busman’s holiday.
England trailed 19-12 with time all but up in a game dominated by France despite them fielding a second team with less than a tenth of their opposition's experience.
Image: The RFU Collection via Getty Ima) The RFU Collection via Getty Ima)
The Six Nations champions got out of jail only by playing their lineout-maul trump card on the last play of the match and delivering super sub Luke Cowan-Dickie over the try line.
Farrell, whose radar had been on the blink all afternoon, held his nerve to land the conversion.
He then lost it as his ‘golden’ shot came back off the inside of the post in the first period of sudden death.
“Did I consider handing over the kicking duties? No, I back myself,” England’s captain said after making amends with four minutes left.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
“Obviously I missed some that I definitely, definitely shouldn't have missed and made that game go on longer than it should have.
“There were a lot of chances to win that game. It was my fault that we didn't take them, but the boys kept going.”
France will be pig sick to lose given they played virtually all the rugby and were harshly treated by the referee.
Image: The RFU Collection via Getty Ima) The RFU Collection via Getty Ima)
Rugby legend Michael Lynagh tweeted “absolute rubbish” after pointing out two missed knock-ons by England in the move that led to the game-tying try - one of which Billy Vunipola later owned up to.
France boss Fabian Galthie praised his players for “honouring” the shirt but could not hide his frustration at how the game was lost “on details but also on (refereeing) decisions”.
When the dust settles he will be thrilled with how his fringe players fronted up against the world’s No.2 ranked side - albeit one showing so little ambition - three years out from a home World Cup.
Image: The RFU Collection via Getty Ima) The RFU Collection via Getty Ima)
So soon after losing a World Cup final Eddie Jones was happy simply to take the win and leave the worry about how it was achieved for another day.
“It was probably not the way we wanted to play that game,” admitted Vunipola. “We wanted to dominate from the start, but it is finals footie and France came at us hard.
“When you are playing for England, you always have a target on your head. Everyone loves being the underdogs. We are have to deal with being the favourites.
“However, it was a learning curve from the World Cup final. We never panicked.”
ENGLAND - Try: Cowan-Dickie. Con: Farrell. Pens: Farrell 4, Daly.
Daly 6 (out of 10); Watson (Malins 70, 6) 6, Slade 6, Farrell (capt) 7, May 6; Ford 6, Youngs (Robson 70, 7) 6; Genge (Marler 59, 7) 7, George (Cowan-Dickie 66, 6) 7, Sinckler (Stuart 66, 6) 7, Itoje 8, Launchbury (Hill 44, 7) 6, Curry 7, Underhill (Earl 44, 6) 6, B Vunipola 7.
FRANCE - Try: Dulin. Con: Jalibert. Pens: Jalibert 2, Carbonel 2.
Dulin 8; Raka 7, Moefana 7, Danty (Barassi 48, 6) 6, Villiere 7; Jalibert (Carbonel 62, 7) 8, Couilloud (capt, Bezy 80, 5) 7; Kolingar (Neti 52, 5) 7, Bourgarit (Mauvaka 52, 6) 7, Aldegheri 7, Geraci 7, Peseti (Ducat 55, 5) 7, Woki (Macalou 55, 6) 8, Jelonch 7, Tolofua 7.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--I’m A Celebrity winner Giovanna Fletcher says 'merciless bullies changed me'

I ’ m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
winner Giovanna Fletcher has said how merciless bullies when she was a teenager has helped get to being crowned the Queen of the Castle .
The 35-year-old author and podcast star was triumphant on the ITV show , beating Radio One DJ Jordan North to the crown in Gwrych Castle .
She has now said that school bullies helped shape her drive and personality which has given her the will to succeed after years of abuse .
The events of her childhood led to her leaving school and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This would be life changing as , for starters , she met her husband Tom Fletcher , who went on to have success with pop band McFly .
Speaking to The Sun , Giovanna said : “ I wouldn ’ t be the person I am today had I not been bullied — it shapes you .
“ I had name calling at school between the ages of seven and nine .
It was physical , too . ''
Giovanna went on to recall how she would be `` pushed into rose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurse having to `` pick thorns out your bottom . ''
She said that the bullies were pretty much left unchecked to do what they want as in her school days it was more of a matter of `` come on kids , get on with it '' .
These days , bullying is taken much more seriously '' but the effect of what happened to her led to Giovanna spending long periods by herself .
The mum-of-three said that it was during these times that she discovered singing .
With her confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sylvia Young and realised that theatre school was where she saw her future , so contacted them behind her parents ' back .
The Queen of the Castle said that the bullies led to her having `` time to let that imagination flourish . ''
She also pointed to the experience as forming her beliefs today and she insists `` I don ’ t think I would be as compassionate as I am ...
I really care about people knowing that they ’ re not on their own.
” Do you have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with us at webcelebs @ trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033 .

Giovanna Fletcher has spoken about her formative years and how being bullied as a teenager has helped give her the compassion and drive to succeed leading to I'm A Celebrity win
I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner Giovanna Fletcher has said how merciless bullies when she was a teenager has helped get to being crowned the Queen of the Castle.
The 35-year-old author and podcast star was triumphant on the ITV show, beating Radio One DJ Jordan North to the crown in Gwrych Castle.
She has now said that school bullies helped shape her drive and personality which has given her the will to succeed after years of abuse.
The events of her childhood led to her leaving school and applying for the Sylvia Young Theatre School.
This would be life changing as, for starters, she met her husband Tom Fletcher, who went on to have success with pop band McFly.
Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Speaking to The Sun, Giovanna said: “I wouldn’t be the person I am today had I not been bullied — it shapes you.
“I had name calling at school between the ages of seven and nine. It was physical, too."
Giovanna went on to recall how she would be "pushed into rose bushes" which led to the school nurse having to "pick thorns out your bottom."
She said that the bullies were pretty much left unchecked to do what they want as in her school days it was more of a matter of "come on kids, get on with it".
These days, bullying is taken much more seriously" but the effect of what happened to her led to Giovanna spending long periods by herself.
Image: Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Kieron McCarron/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
The mum-of-three said that it was during these times that she discovered singing.
With her confidence growing, she saw an advert for Sylvia Young and realised that theatre school was where she saw her future, so contacted them behind her parents' back.
The Queen of the Castle said that the bullies led to her having " time to let that imagination flourish."
She also pointed to the experience as forming her beliefs today and she insists "I don’t think I would be as compassionate as I am... I really care about people knowing that they’re not on their own.”
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Police patrolling bridge to stop locals nipping into Tier 2 for a cheeky pint

A small historic bridge which separates a Tier 3 village from a more relaxed Tier 3 area is being monitored by police to stop thirsty drinkers nipping across it for a cheeky pint .
The crossing straddles the River Derwent and lies directly on the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire .
But while the East Yorkshire village of Stamford Bridge lies in Tier 3 , with restaurants , pubs and many other venues are closed , on the other side of the water is an easier regime , reports Hull Live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new line over which people on both sides of the river must tread very carefully .
People in East Riding are stuck in Tier 3 , but those living in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire have it slightly easier in Tier 2 .
And the bridge is almost exactly the crossing point between the two tiers .
Police have latched onto the fact that some people are slipping across the bridge , either in a car or on foot , to a place of slightly greater freedom .
Patrols are now underway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after conducting spot checks .
The checks are being carried out by North Yorkshire Police who say drivers could face `` enforcement action '' if they are found to be on non-essential journeys .
They have been patrolling the borders using their fleet of safety camera cars , which are equipped with ANPR cameras .
Speaking recently , Superintendent Mike Walker , of North Yorkshire Police , said : `` I realise there may be some confusion over what is deemed necessary in these circumstances , so I ’ d like to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or acceptable to leave a Tier 3 area and enter a lower tier area for a day trip or to visit a pub or restaurant for a meal .
`` Please also be reminded that your tier restrictions travel with you and police can take enforcement action against you , if you should breach those restrictions .
“ Those living in Tier 3 areas are advised not to travel out of the area unless it is necessary , such as for work or education .
“ To those living in Tier 3 areas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tighter restrictions in your area by visiting neighbouring Tier 2 areas for a day or night out .
`` If you do , you may inadvertently bring the virus in with you and increase the chance of transmission to local residents .
“ North Yorkshire is well-known for its hospitality and warmth , but right now we have to ask visitors to stay in their own tier area for the health and safety of our most vulnerable residents .
`` If you have a visit planned , please reschedule to a time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a proper welcome to our beautiful county .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Dan Kemp, Luke Traynor)

Stamford Bridge lies directly on the boundary between East and North Yorkshire and straddles Tier 2 and Tier 3 which have very different rules for pubs
A small historic bridge which separates a Tier 3 village from a more relaxed Tier 3 area is being monitored by police to stop thirsty drinkers nipping across it for a cheeky pint.
The crossing straddles the River Derwent and lies directly on the boundary between the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire.
But while the East Yorkshire village of Stamford Bridge lies in Tier 3, with restaurants, pubs and many other venues are closed, on the other side of the water is an easier regime, reports Hull Live.
The coronavirus pandemic has created a new line over which people on both sides of the river must tread very carefully.
People in East Riding are stuck in Tier 3, but those living in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire have it slightly easier in Tier 2.
And the bridge is almost exactly the crossing point between the two tiers.
Police have latched onto the fact that some people are slipping across the bridge, either in a car or on foot, to a place of slightly greater freedom.
Patrols are now underway and officers have been seen turning vehicles after conducting spot checks.
The checks are being carried out by North Yorkshire Police who say drivers could face "enforcement action" if they are found to be on non-essential journeys.
They have been patrolling the borders using their fleet of safety camera cars, which are equipped with ANPR cameras.
Speaking recently, Superintendent Mike Walker, of North Yorkshire Police, said: "I realise there may be some confusion over what is deemed necessary in these circumstances, so I’d like to be clear here: it is neither necessary or acceptable to leave a Tier 3 area and enter a lower tier area for a day trip or to visit a pub or restaurant for a meal.
"Please also be reminded that your tier restrictions travel with you and police can take enforcement action against you, if you should breach those restrictions.
“Those living in Tier 3 areas are advised not to travel out of the area unless it is necessary, such as for work or education.
“To those living in Tier 3 areas, please do not try to side-step the tighter restrictions in your area by visiting neighbouring Tier 2 areas for a day or night out.
"If you do, you may inadvertently bring the virus in with you and increase the chance of transmission to local residents.
“North Yorkshire is well-known for its hospitality and warmth, but right now we have to ask visitors to stay in their own tier area for the health and safety of our most vulnerable residents.
"If you have a visit planned, please reschedule to a time where we are able to give you a proper welcome to our beautiful county.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Search for British hiker missing in the Pyrenees abandoned due to blizzards

Rescuers abandoned the search for Esther Dingley , the British hiker missing in the Pyrenees , yesterday due to blizzards in the mountains .
It is feared Esther , 37 , last heard from on November 22 , may have fallen .
If she landed in a crevasse , she would be covered by snow with little prospect of being found until the spring .
French police chief Laurent Gerin , covering Bagnères-de-Luchon , said : “ Snow has fallen since she has disappeared .
It is very bad for the search .
“ We hope she went off her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to her car with a big smile on her face.
” Esther , from Durham , was reported missing by boyfriend Dan Colegate , 38 , on November 25 .
He told the Mirror he was grateful for messages of support from home , but said : “ I prefer to let the police manage what information is in the public domain.
” Esther ’ s aunt Elizabeth Wolsey Morgan said .
“ Her father Henry is broken .
He ’ s in pieces.
” Ms Morgan has told of growing fears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At 3pm on the day Dan last heard from Esther , Marti Vigo del Arco , a Spanish Olympic skier , was hiking down a trailnwhen he met an English woman heading up the Pic de Sauvegarde , on the French border with Spain .
Marti , 22 , told Spain ’ s La Vanguardia newspaper : “ She asked us if we had a piece of fruit or something fresh , but we didn ’ t have anything .
She carried on up.
” At around 4pm that day , Esther sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police have put up missing posters and want to trace a hiker who gave Esther a lift three days before she vanished .

Esther Dingley, from Durham, was reported missing by boyfriend Dan Colegate on November 25
Search for British hiker missing in the Pyrenees abandoned due to blizzards
Rescuers abandoned the search for Esther Dingley, the British hiker missing in the Pyrenees, yesterday due to blizzards in the mountains.
It is feared Esther, 37, last heard from on November 22, may have fallen. If she landed in a crevasse, she would be covered by snow with little prospect of being found until the spring.
French police chief Laurent Gerin, covering Bagnères-de-Luchon, said: “Snow has fallen since she has disappeared. It is very bad for the search.
“We hope she went off her planned route, and that she comes back to her car with a big smile on her face.”
Esther, from Durham, was reported missing by boyfriend Dan Colegate, 38, on November 25. He told the Mirror he was grateful for messages of support from home, but said: “I prefer to let the police manage what information is in the public domain.”
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Esther’s aunt Elizabeth Wolsey Morgan said. “Her father Henry is broken. He’s in pieces.”
Ms Morgan has told of growing fears that her niece has been kidnapped.
At 3pm on the day Dan last heard from Esther, Marti Vigo del Arco, a Spanish Olympic skier, was hiking down a trailnwhen he met an English woman heading up the Pic de Sauvegarde, on the French border with Spain.
Marti, 22, told Spain’s La Vanguardia newspaper: “She asked us if we had a piece of fruit or something fresh, but we didn’t have anything. She carried on up.”
At around 4pm that day, Esther sent Dan a selfie from the 8,983ft summit.
Police have put up missing posters and want to trace a hiker who gave Esther a lift three days before she vanished.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Man Utd 'monitoring Kieran Trippier' as Red Devils eye right-back transfer

Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Kieran Trippier as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targets right-back competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka .
Wan-Bissaka has started all but two of the Red Devils ' games this season , with the 23-year-old a consistent performer for Solskjaer 's side .
But United boss Solskjaer has few other options as cover for the defender , with Tim Fosu-Mensah the club 's only other senior right-back .
And the manager is weighing up a swoop for Atletico Madrid and England ace Trippier , according to The Telegraph .
The publication reports that the Norwegian is likely to wait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than making a move in the January transfer window .
The 30-year-old will enter the final year of his Atletico contract following the end of this season - so it might be the best time to land him for a knockdown price .
Trippier is in his second season with the La Liga giants after joining from Tottenham in a surprise £20million switch last year .
As well as providing competition and cover for Wan-Bissaka , Trippier would offer Solskjaer a different option on the flanks .
The former Spurs man is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whose one-on-one defending has been impressive this season .
The United man showed his worth when he prevented West Ham from doubling their lead in the first half of Saturday 's Premier League clash at Upton Park .
With his side trailing to a goal from Tomas Soucek , Wan-Bissaka made a hash of a clearance giving Jarrod Bowen a clear run at goalkeeper Dean Henderson .
But the defender recovered brilliantly to deny the pacy Hammers forward - and it proved a timely intervention , as United fought back in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals from Paul Pogba , Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford .
The win saw the Red Devils briefly climb into the Premier League 's top four , although on Sunday they were pushed back down to fifth following Leicester 's win over Sheffield United .
Portuguese right-back Diogo Dalot is also on United 's books , but he is currently on a season-long loan with Serie A leaders AC Milan .
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly keeping an eye on the Atletico Madrid star as he targets competition for regular right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Kieran Trippier as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targets right-back competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Wan-Bissaka has started all but two of the Red Devils' games this season, with the 23-year-old a consistent performer for Solskjaer's side.
But United boss Solskjaer has few other options as cover for the defender, with Tim Fosu-Mensah the club's only other senior right-back.
And the manager is weighing up a swoop for Atletico Madrid and England ace Trippier, according to The Telegraph.
The publication reports that the Norwegian is likely to wait until the summer to swoop for Trippier rather than making a move in the January transfer window.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The 30-year-old will enter the final year of his Atletico contract following the end of this season - so it might be the best time to land him for a knockdown price.
Trippier is in his second season with the La Liga giants after joining from Tottenham in a surprise £20million switch last year.
As well as providing competition and cover for Wan-Bissaka, Trippier would offer Solskjaer a different option on the flanks.
The former Spurs man is more of an attacking full-back than Wan-Bissaka, whose one-on-one defending has been impressive this season.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
The United man showed his worth when he prevented West Ham from doubling their lead in the first half of Saturday's Premier League clash at Upton Park.
With his side trailing to a goal from Tomas Soucek, Wan-Bissaka made a hash of a clearance giving Jarrod Bowen a clear run at goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
But the defender recovered brilliantly to deny the pacy Hammers forward - and it proved a timely intervention, as United fought back in the second half to win 3-1 thanks to goals from Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
The win saw the Red Devils briefly climb into the Premier League's top four, although on Sunday they were pushed back down to fifth following Leicester's win over Sheffield United.
Portuguese right-back Diogo Dalot is also on United's books, but he is currently on a season-long loan with Serie A leaders AC Milan.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Much of UK 'will never see snow on the ground by the end of the century'

Snowball fights and sledging could be at risk because snow that settles on the ground in winter may disappear for much of the UK by the end of the century due to climate change , a Met Office analysis has suggested .
Detailed projections suggest traditional winter activities such as building snowmen could be lost if global greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced .
The research , which will feature on BBC Panorama on Monday , suggested that most of the south of England may not see days with freezing or below temperatures by the 2040s , due to climate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very high ground and parts of northern Scotland will experience freezing temperatures by 2080 .
The Met Office stressed there is year-on-year variability with temperature and some years will be colder or warmer than the trend .
The findings are based on projections assuming global emissions continue to increase .
However , the Met Office said that while this scenario may not be the most likely outcome , it is credible .
If global emissions are reduced , the UK can avoid larger temperature rises , but average temperatures are still likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also more likely if emissions continue to accelerate , the Met Office said , highlighting there will be regional variations in the effects .
Senior Met Office scientist Dr Lizzie Kendon told BBC Panorama : `` We 're saying by the end of the century much of the lying snow will have disappeared entirely except over the highest ground .
`` But within that , we get this shift towards more extreme events , so more frequent and intense extremes , so heavier rainfall when it occurs .
`` It 's a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifetime .
It 's just a wake-up call really as to what we 're talking about here . ''
Dr Kendon said temperatures exceeding 30C ( 86F ) for two days in a row will be 16 times more frequent by the end of the century , compared to the average between 1981 and 2000 .
According to the new Met Office analysis , increasing emissions could mean the average hottest day in Hayes , west London , could reach 40C ( 104F ) by around 2017 .
The Met Office analysis also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a third on average without steps to reduce global emissions , but this is less certain and rainfall could decrease instead .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jess Glass, Lucy Skoulding)

Most of the south of England may not see days with freezing or below temperatures by the 2040s due to climate change, a new BBC Panorama will explore on Monday
Much of UK will never see snow on the ground by the end of the century, experts warn
Snowball fights and sledging could be at risk because snow that settles on the ground in winter may disappear for much of the UK by the end of the century due to climate change, a Met Office analysis has suggested.
Detailed projections suggest traditional winter activities such as building snowmen could be lost if global greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced.
The research, which will feature on BBC Panorama on Monday, suggested that most of the south of England may not see days with freezing or below temperatures by the 2040s, due to climate change.
If this trend continues only very high ground and parts of northern Scotland will experience freezing temperatures by 2080.
The Met Office stressed there is year-on-year variability with temperature and some years will be colder or warmer than the trend.
Image: BBC / Henry Longden) BBC / Henry Longden)
The findings are based on projections assuming global emissions continue to increase. However, the Met Office said that while this scenario may not be the most likely outcome, it is credible.
If global emissions are reduced, the UK can avoid larger temperature rises, but average temperatures are still likely to increase.
Hotter, drier summers are also more likely if emissions continue to accelerate, the Met Office said, highlighting there will be regional variations in the effects.
Senior Met Office scientist Dr Lizzie Kendon told BBC Panorama: "We're saying by the end of the century much of the lying snow will have disappeared entirely except over the highest ground.
Image: BBC / Joseph McAuley) BBC / Joseph McAuley)
"The over-arching picture is warmer, wetter winters; hotter, drier summers.
"But within that, we get this shift towards more extreme events, so more frequent and intense extremes, so heavier rainfall when it occurs.
"It's a big change... in the course of our lifetime. It's just a wake-up call really as to what we're talking about here."
Dr Kendon said temperatures exceeding 30C (86F) for two days in a row will be 16 times more frequent by the end of the century, compared to the average between 1981 and 2000.
According to the new Met Office analysis, increasing emissions could mean the average hottest day in Hayes, west London, could reach 40C (104F) by around 2017.
The Met Office analysis also suggests winter rain could increase by up to a third on average without steps to reduce global emissions, but this is less certain and rainfall could decrease instead.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Gemma Collins shows off three stone weight loss in glittering green sequin suit

Gemma Collins was glowing with confidence as she slipped into a green glitter ensemble on the weekend .
The former TOWIE babe , 39 , fully embraced the festive season as she donned her most dazzling Christmas jumpsuit .
The reality TV star looked incredible as she showed off her trim frame following her recent impressive three stone weight loss .
She accentuated her shrinking waist with a matching tie belt as she posed head-to-toe in sequins .
Gemma had her nails painted in an equally festive red while her perfectly blow-dried blonde tresses fell around her shoulders .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of slippers , ensuring maximum comfort for the festive period .
Gemma has been very much feeling the Christmas spirit this week as she threw herself into filming for her telly special and even recorded her own festive charity single .
She announced the launch of a new Christmas single alongside Darren Day in the hope of spreading some festive cheer .
Sharing the exciting news with her 2million Instagram followers , the blonde bombshell explained that she wanted to do something 'fun and fabulous ' - and what 's even better is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unveiled the artwork for her latest musical project featuring an image of Gemma and her CelebrityBig Brother co-star , Darren .
The artwork is also adorned with snowflakes and stars to add a touch of festive glam to the single .
`` I am SO EXCITED to let you know that my Christmas song is now on PRE - ORDER !
On SPOTIFY AMAZON and ITUNES , '' Gemma told fans .
`` I hope you love it as much as me and I ’ m claustrophobic Darren @ darrendayofficial !
!
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something fun and fabulous for you all for charity as it ’ s been a tough year for all , I hope this spreads some cheer and warmth in your hearts head over to my story to pre order !
!
!
!
!
X and thank you @ rebelrecs for your incredible encouragement . ''

Gemma Collins looked incredible as she showed off her trim frame following her recent impressive three stone weight loss
Gemma Collins was glowing with confidence as she slipped into a green glitter ensemble on the weekend.
The former TOWIE babe, 39, fully embraced the festive season as she donned her most dazzling Christmas jumpsuit.
The reality TV star looked incredible as she showed off her trim frame following her recent impressive three stone weight loss.
She accentuated her shrinking waist with a matching tie belt as she posed head-to-toe in sequins.
Gemma had her nails painted in an equally festive red while her perfectly blow-dried blonde tresses fell around her shoulders.
She teamed her gorgeous outfit with a pair of slippers, ensuring maximum comfort for the festive period.
Gemma has been very much feeling the Christmas spirit this week as she threw herself into filming for her telly special and even recorded her own festive charity single.
She announced the launch of a new Christmas single alongside Darren Day in the hope of spreading some festive cheer.
Sharing the exciting news with her 2million Instagram followers, the blonde bombshell explained that she wanted to do something 'fun and fabulous' - and what's even better is that it's for charity.
Gemma unveiled the artwork for her latest musical project featuring an image of Gemma and her Celebrity Big Brother co-star, Darren.
Image: gemmacollins/Instagram) gemmacollins/Instagram)
The artwork is also adorned with snowflakes and stars to add a touch of festive glam to the single.
"I am SO EXCITED to let you know that my Christmas song is now on PRE - ORDER ! On SPOTIFY AMAZON and ITUNES," Gemma told fans.
"I hope you love it as much as me and I’m claustrophobic Darren @darrendayofficial!!
She continued: "I wanted to do something fun and fabulous for you all for charity as it’s been a tough year for all, I hope this spreads some cheer and warmth in your hearts head over to my story to pre order !!!!! X and thank you @rebelrecs for your incredible encouragement."


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Naya Rivera's ex decorates Christmas tree with their son after her death

Naya Rivera 's ex-husband has shared a photo of himself decorating a Christmas tree with their son .
The tragic Glee star died in a tragic accident back in July after she went sailing with her five-year-old son Josey and drowned .
She was just 33-years-old .
Josey 's dad Ryan Dorsey has shared a glimpse into their first Christmas without her as they got their house ready for the festive season this weekend .
Taking to his Instagram account on Saturday evening , Ryan , 37 , posted a picture of himself holding Josey as the little boy put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas tree .
The father and son both wore Father Christmas hats as they decorated .
Their beautiful tree had multi-coloured decorations and twinkling lights .
Ryan had a proud smile on his face as he watched his boy put the finishing touches on to the tree .
The actor captioned the post : `` # HappyHolidays to all .
`` You , you , and even you , all of ya .
Hope you get nothing but happiness .
`` Except you .
I 'm talking to you , 2020 .
# @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Josey .
Ryan is claiming that the boat was unsafe to be used and TMZ has reported that he has filed documents claiming that Ventura County is responsible for Naya 's death .
He is saying that the boat hired by Naya did not comply with safety standards .

Naya Rivera's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey shared a picture of himself decorating the tree with their son Josey as they prepare for their first Christmas since her tragic death
Naya Rivera's ex decorates Christmas tree with their son after Glee star's tragic death
Naya Rivera's ex-husband has shared a photo of himself decorating a Christmas tree with their son.
The tragic Glee star died in a tragic accident back in July after she went sailing with her five-year-old son Josey and drowned. She was just 33-years-old.
Josey's dad Ryan Dorsey has shared a glimpse into their first Christmas without her as they got their house ready for the festive season this weekend.
Taking to his Instagram account on Saturday evening, Ryan, 37, posted a picture of himself holding Josey as the little boy put the star on the top of their Christmas tree.
Image: AFF/PA Images) AFF/PA Images)
Image: dorseyryan/Instagram) dorseyryan/Instagram)
The father and son both wore Father Christmas hats as they decorated.
Their beautiful tree had multi-coloured decorations and twinkling lights.
Ryan had a proud smile on his face as he watched his boy put the finishing touches on to the tree.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The actor captioned the post: "#HappyHolidays to all.
"You, you, and even you, all of ya. Hope you get nothing but happiness.
"Except you. I'm talking to you, 2020. #f***2020."
Image: Naya Rivera/Instagram) Naya Rivera/Instagram)
It comes after Ryan reportedly filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Josey.
Ryan is claiming that the boat was unsafe to be used and TMZ has reported that he has filed documents claiming that Ventura County is responsible for Naya's death.
He is saying that the boat hired by Naya did not comply with safety standards.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Millwall staff confronted club chiefs after fans booed players taking the knee

Millwall staff confronted the club ’ s hierarchy in heated scenes to demand action after fans booed their own players taking the knee .
The no-holds barred showdown took place after Saturday ’ s defeat to Derby , which was overshadowed by supporters rejecting the message that black lives matter .
Mirror Sport understands tempers frayed as black employees demanded to know what action is being taken to address the situation .
The squad is also known to be unhappy at the conduct of their fans with their disgust articulated by defender Mahlon Romeu .
The right-back said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today have personally disrespected not just me but the football club .
“ I 'm almost lost for words , I do n't know how they thought that would make me feel '' Lions employees are also unhappy at the length of time it has taken for the club to release the statement it put out yesterday .
The statement read : “ Millwall Football Club was dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday ’ s game against Derby County at The Den .
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“ The impact of such incidents is felt not just by the players and management , but by those who work throughout the club and in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many staff and volunteers continue passionate endeavours to enhance Millwall ’ s reputation day after day , year after year .
“ The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain .
The players are continuing to use the biggest platform they have to support the drive for change , not just in football but in society generally .
“ There is much work to be done and at Millwall everyone is committed to doing all that is possible , both individually and collectively , to be a force for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains at the forefront of football ’ s anti-discrimination efforts .
“ Over the coming days , club , Academy and Community Trust staff will meet with Kick It Out and representatives from other appropriate bodies in an attempt to use Saturday ’ s events as a catalyst for more rapid solutions which have an impact both in the short and long-term .
“ Further comment will be made once those meetings and discussions are concluded.
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EXCLUSIVE: Staff demanded action from Millwall executives after witnessing their own players and those of Derby County booed for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement
Millwall staff confronted club chiefs after fans booed their own players taking the knee
Millwall staff confronted the club’s hierarchy in heated scenes to demand action after fans booed their own players taking the knee.
The no-holds barred showdown took place after Saturday’s defeat to Derby, which was overshadowed by supporters rejecting the message that black lives matter.
Mirror Sport understands tempers frayed as black employees demanded to know what action is being taken to address the situation.
The squad is also known to be unhappy at the conduct of their fans with their disgust articulated by defender Mahlon Romeu.
The right-back said: “The fans who have been let in today have personally disrespected not just me but the football club.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“I'm almost lost for words, I don't know how they thought that would make me feel"
Lions employees are also unhappy at the length of time it has taken for the club to release the statement it put out yesterday.
The statement read: “Millwall Football Club was dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturday’s game against Derby County at The Den.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
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“The impact of such incidents is felt not just by the players and management, but by those who work throughout the club and in its Academy and Community Trust, where so many staff and volunteers continue passionate endeavours to enhance Millwall’s reputation day after day, year after year.
“The club will not allow their fine work to be in vain. The players are continuing to use the biggest platform they have to support the drive for change, not just in football but in society generally.
“There is much work to be done and at Millwall everyone is committed to doing all that is possible, both individually and collectively, to be a force for good and to ensure that the club remains at the forefront of football’s anti-discrimination efforts.
“Over the coming days, club, Academy and Community Trust staff will meet with Kick It Out and representatives from other appropriate bodies in an attempt to use Saturday’s events as a catalyst for more rapid solutions which have an impact both in the short and long-term.
“Further comment will be made once those meetings and discussions are concluded.”
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thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Black footballers should refuse to play if scenes at Millwall are repeated

Just don ’ t play .
Millwall supporters have the right to voice their warped view that people should not kneel in support that my life as a black man matters .
You can police abuse , not opinions .
By the same token , however , black players have the right to withdraw their labour from said fans .
Why should they entertain a group of supporters whose jeering trampled all over the players ' and the clubs ’ principles ?
Why should they give their all for a set of fans refusing to accept the difference between a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gabriel Agbonlahor summed it up superbly with a tweet on Sunday afternoon .
“ If I played for Millwall I would have have handed in a transfer request right after the game , ” said the ex-Aston Villa striker .
Footballing bodies from the FA to Kick It Out to the EFL have expressed their condemnation and fair enough .
You can only use harsh language , however , for so long .
You can only wag your finger at serial offenders like Millwall for so long before you say enough is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to cut your losses .
Within the club there are employees - good people - who have worked hard to send out positive messages of unity , to build bridges with the local community and to rid the club of an element that all too often has subjected it to the kind of horrendous PR it has had since Saturday .
They are powerless , however , when supporters defend their right to express a toxic opinion at odds with their tightly-knit squad .
Mirror Sport understands even club chiefs who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a loss as to where they go from here .
The image of the club is in the gutter .
Die-hard fans intent on substituting black lives matter for all lives matter were out in force on social media this weekend fortifying their positions .
This isn ’ t going away any time soon .
The players were aware that all hell was going to break loose .
The word on the street in that part of south London was that the returning fans were having none of the kneeling that had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the death of George Floyd earlier this year .
The squad issued a statement on Friday underlining their determination - rightly - to stick to their principles .
The resulting scenes in the stands were ugly .
Football is here again because of the mistaken belief that playing through it is the antidote .
That playing well is the perfect response to the people whose views you can not control .
In what other industry , however , would employees accept working in such an environment ?
In these modern times , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men be asked to go out and play in an environment where their right to even exist was being dismissed ?
Millwall right now is a microcosm of society .
Except staff and players remain disgusted with their fanbase .
Something has to give .

A number of Lions fans from a section of the ground booed the players taking the knee ahead of their Championship game against Derby on Saturday
Black footballers should refuse to play if scenes at Millwall this weekend are repeated
The solution is simple. Don’t play.
Just don’t play. Millwall supporters have the right to voice their warped view that people should not kneel in support of the principle that my life as a black man matters. You can police abuse, not opinions.
By the same token, however, black players have the right to withdraw their labour from said fans.
Why should they entertain a group of supporters whose jeering trampled all over the players' and the clubs’ principles?
Why should they give their all for a set of fans refusing to accept the difference between a political affiliation and an expression of humanity?
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Gabriel Agbonlahor summed it up superbly with a tweet on Sunday afternoon.
“If I played for Millwall I would have have handed in a transfer request right after the game,” said the ex-Aston Villa striker.
Footballing bodies from the FA to Kick It Out to the EFL have expressed their condemnation and fair enough. You can only use harsh language, however, for so long.
You can only wag your finger at serial offenders like Millwall for so long before you say enough is enough. Then, surely, you have to cut your losses.
Within the club there are employees - good people - who have worked hard to send out positive messages of unity, to build bridges with the local community and to rid the club of an element that all too often has subjected it to the kind of horrendous PR it has had since Saturday.
They are powerless, however, when supporters defend their right to express a toxic opinion at odds with their tightly-knit squad.
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Mirror Sport understands even club chiefs who have defended their own time and again are at a loss as to where they go from here.
The image of the club is in the gutter. Die-hard fans intent on substituting black lives matter for all lives matter were out in force on social media this weekend fortifying their positions. This isn’t going away any time soon.
The players were aware that all hell was going to break loose. The word on the street in that part of south London was that the returning fans were having none of the kneeling that had become a regular fixture around the country since the death of George Floyd earlier this year.
The squad issued a statement on Friday underlining their determination - rightly - to stick to their principles. The resulting scenes in the stands were ugly.
Football is here again because of the mistaken belief that playing through it is the antidote. That playing well is the perfect response to the people whose views you cannot control.
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In what other industry, however, would employees accept working in such an environment? In these modern times, where else would you see young black men be asked to go out and play in an environment where their right to even exist was being dismissed?
Millwall right now is a microcosm of society. Except staff and players remain disgusted with their fanbase.
Something has to give.


thedailymirror--2020-12-07--Martin Keown defends Aubameyang and explains how Arsenal can address slump

Martin Keown has defended under-fire striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang by insisting Arsenal need to improve `` collectively '' rather than single out players .
Aubameyang , as club captain , has had to bear much of the criticism for his side 's poor form and was once again in the spotlight after Arsenal 's 2-0 defeat by Tottenham .
The Gunners are winless in four Premier League games and Aubameyang has managed just two goals , one of which came from the penalty spot .
But former Arsenal defender Keown insists the striker is not receiving the service he needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of Mikel Arteta 's squad .
“ It ’ s never about one player .
I saw enough [ against Spurs ] to suggest that Arsenal have improved , they had 70 per cent possession , '' Keown told Stadium Astro .
`` This is about Arsenal losing a game that they tried to win and they were naive .
“ You can talk about crosses , you can talk about how you create them , I feel Arteta will find a way to do that .
As well as they did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can obviously do a lot better .
“ That is not just down to Aubameyang .
Yes , we need him to improve .
`` The chances that Arsenal create , I think they are 20th , they are not scoring enough goals – just 10 from the start of the season .
“ It ’ s all there but they are going to have to do it collectively .
I don ’ t think we need to dig out one individual , it ’ s about the team now coming together , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to win them with Aubameyang .
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“ I don ’ t think he ’ s getting the sort of chances that he thrives on .
I think we waited until the 85th minute until we got Aubameyang in that position where he uses his pace and can finish .
“ I ’ m not going to attack any one individual player , I think it ’ s about the collective .
Yes he has to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do something inspirational , but he needs help from everyone else around him . ''
Keown believes Arteta can help Aubameyang rediscover his form by ensuring the Gabonese ace drops deeper to receive the ball at his feet .
“ He needs to retain his confidence and at the moment the confidence is ebbing away from the group , '' Keown added .
“ It ’ s not just Aubameyang , it ’ s about the manager .
All these crosses into the box doesn ’ t suit Aubameyang , he wants the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do damage .
“ It ’ s quite difficult for him when he realises he can ’ t count on those behind him .
It ’ s a two-way show in any team .
Aubameyang needs more , and to give more.
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Aubameyang has only scored twice in the Premier League this season and has borne the brunt of the criticism for the Gunners' poor form - but Keown insists he should not be singled out
Martin Keown has defended under-fire striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang by insisting Arsenal need to improve "collectively" rather than single out players.
Aubameyang, as club captain, has had to bear much of the criticism for his side's poor form and was once again in the spotlight after Arsenal's 2-0 defeat by Tottenham.
The Gunners are winless in four Premier League games and Aubameyang has managed just two goals, one of which came from the penalty spot.
But former Arsenal defender Keown insists the striker is not receiving the service he needs to thrive and improvement is needed from each member of Mikel Arteta's squad.
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“It’s never about one player. I saw enough [against Spurs] to suggest that Arsenal have improved, they had 70 per cent possession," Keown told Stadium Astro .
"This is about Arsenal losing a game that they tried to win and they were naive.
“You can talk about crosses, you can talk about how you create them, I feel Arteta will find a way to do that. As well as they did Spurs, soaking up pressure, Arsenal can obviously do a lot better.
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“That is not just down to Aubameyang. Yes, we need him to improve.
"The chances that Arsenal create, I think they are 20th, they are not scoring enough goals – just 10 from the start of the season.
“It’s all there but they are going to have to do it collectively. I don’t think we need to dig out one individual, it’s about the team now coming together, creating opportunities and staying in games long enough to win them with Aubameyang.
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Is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being scapegoated for Arsenal's poor form? Have your say here.
“I don’t think he’s getting the sort of chances that he thrives on. I think we waited until the 85th minute until we got Aubameyang in that position where he uses his pace and can finish.
“I’m not going to attack any one individual player, I think it’s about the collective. Yes he has to start scoring goals, yes he needs to do something inspirational, but he needs help from everyone else around him."
Keown believes Arteta can help Aubameyang rediscover his form by ensuring the Gabonese ace drops deeper to receive the ball at his feet.
“He needs to retain his confidence and at the moment the confidence is ebbing away from the group," Keown added.
“It’s not just Aubameyang, it’s about the manager. All these crosses into the box doesn’t suit Aubameyang, he wants the ball to feet, where he can do damage.
“It’s quite difficult for him when he realises he can’t count on those behind him. It’s a two-way show in any team. Aubameyang needs more, and to give more.”
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thedailymirror--2020-12-07--What Van Dijk told Wijnaldum in Liverpool dressing room before Wolves clash

Georgino Wijnaldum admitted that a pre-match talk with Virgil van Dijk helped inspire him to a star turn in Liverpool ’ s thumping 4-0 win over Wolves on Sunday .
The midfielder netted a stunning second goal , capping a blistering counter-attack with a curling shot from distance .
Following his goal , he continued the tradition of paying tribute to Van Dijk , copying his compatriot ’ s celebration .
Wijanldum debuted the celebration after scoring for the Netherlands last month and revealed he will continue doing so until Van Dijk returns from his serious knee injury .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ score this year I will dedicate to him because we all miss him , ” Wijnaldum told Liverpoolfc.com .
“ It was great to have him back .
He said to me in the dressing room , ‘ I want to see something today , I want a goal ’ so I said : ‘ No problem !
’ ” After Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the first-half , Wolves had showed signs of coming back into the game until Wijnaldum ’ s strike ended their resistance .
Asked if he felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ Yeah , it looked like that but , to be fair , I was quite comfortable during the game that we were going to score another one .
“ But you know how it is with a 1-0 lead , just something little has to happen and you can concede a goal – especially against Wolves because it ’ s a really difficult side to play against .
“ During the game I was quite comfortable that we would score another one , but of course it ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1-0 lead.
” The former Newcastle star has just months left on his Liverpool contract , with talks reportedly stalling .
And while he refused to comment on the state of negotiations , Wijnaldum did detail how much he is enjoying playing under Jurgen Klopp .
“ I ’ m loving playing games , I ’ m loving playing games for Liverpool , for this team .
And I ’ m lucky and blessed that I ’ m fit until now so yeah , I ’ m just enjoying the moment.
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Gini Wijnaldum netted his first Liverpool goal of the season as Jurgen Klopp's side emphatically beat Wolves at Anfield on Sunday night
Georgino Wijnaldum admitted that a pre-match talk with Virgil van Dijk helped inspire him to a star turn in Liverpool ’s thumping 4-0 win over Wolves on Sunday.
The midfielder netted a stunning second goal, capping a blistering counter-attack with a curling shot from distance.
Following his goal, he continued the tradition of paying tribute to Van Dijk, copying his compatriot’s celebration.
Wijanldum debuted the celebration after scoring for the Netherlands last month and revealed he will continue doing so until Van Dijk returns from his serious knee injury.
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“I already said that every goal I score this year I will dedicate to him because we all miss him,” Wijnaldum told Liverpoolfc.com.
“It was great to have him back. He said to me in the dressing room, ‘I want to see something today, I want a goal’ so I said: ‘No problem!’”
After Mohamed Salah opened the scoring in the first-half, Wolves had showed signs of coming back into the game until Wijnaldum’s strike ended their resistance.
Asked if he felt the visitors growing in confidence, he added: “Yeah, it looked like that but, to be fair, I was quite comfortable during the game that we were going to score another one.
“But you know how it is with a 1-0 lead, just something little has to happen and you can concede a goal – especially against Wolves because it’s a really difficult side to play against.
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“During the game I was quite comfortable that we would score another one, but of course it’s a crucial goal because we just had a 1-0 lead.”
The former Newcastle star has just months left on his Liverpool contract, with talks reportedly stalling.
And while he refused to comment on the state of negotiations, Wijnaldum did detail how much he is enjoying playing under Jurgen Klopp.
“I’m loving playing games, I’m loving playing games for Liverpool, for this team. And I’m lucky and blessed that I’m fit until now so yeah, I’m just enjoying the moment.”
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thedailymirror--2020-12-07--Ikea to cancel all catalogues indefinitely - with current edition last one ever

Retail giant Ikea is pulling the plug on its iconic catalogue , 70 years after launching in the UK .
The Swedish furniture chain said the current edition – distributed in May this year – will be the last to be published as it goes fully digital .
Konrad Grüss , managing director , at Ikea , said : `` For both customers and co-workers , the IKEA Catalogue is a publication that brings a lot of emotions , memories and joy .
`` For 70 years it has been one of our most unique and iconic products , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world .
`` Turning the page on our beloved catalogue is in fact a natural process since media consumption and customer behaviours have changed .
In order to reach and interact with the many people , we will keep inspiring with our home furnishing solutions in new ways . ''
Ingvar Kamprad - the founder of Ikea - put together the first catalogue in 1951 , the first ever to feature the iconic MK wing chair in brown upholstery .
In 1998 , it went digital , with a new office edition for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ internet took off , the chain launched its multi-platform catalogue , available both in print and online .
At its peak year , the magazine was distributed in 200 million copies , in in 69 different versions , 32 languages and to more than 50 markets .
The retailer has announced plans to launch a farewell book in autumn 2021 , which it says will be filled with Ikea furniture and home inspiration .
It said the edition will mark a `` tribute and celebration '' of its catalogue , but be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The current catalogue covers the Ikea range from summer this year , going into 2021 .
The announcement from Ikea follows a similar move from Argos , which announced it would stop printing its catalogue after 50 years back in July .
The retail giant will axe the bi-annual edition of its catalogue – over a billion copies of which have been printed since its launch in 1973 – following a shift in customers ’ shopping habits .
The Argos website is the third most popular in the UK , with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shift that 's been accelerated by the pandemic .
`` Over the decades the Argos catalogue has charted the nation ’ s changing tastes and trends in everything from must-have toys to the latest gadgets and devices , ” said Mark Given , chief marketing officer at Sainsbury ’ s .
`` Just as our customers ’ tastes have changed over the years , so have their shopping habits .
We are seeing an increasing shift towards digital shopping , using our mobile app , website and in-store browsers .
Closing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on delivering exciting and inspiring digital shopping experiences to meet the changing needs of our customers . ''

The Swedish furniture giant is calling time on its 70-year-old catalogue as part of plans to "become more digital and accessible" to more shoppers
Ikea to cancel its iconic catalogue - with current edition last one ever
Retail giant Ikea is pulling the plug on its iconic catalogue, 70 years after launching in the UK.
The Swedish furniture chain said the current edition – distributed in May this year – will be the last to be published as it goes fully digital.
Ikea's managing director, Konrad Grüss, said: "For both customers and co-workers, the Ikea Catalogue is a publication that brings a lot of emotions, memories and joy.
"For 70 years it has been one of our most unique and iconic products, which has inspired billions of people across the world.
"Turning the page on our beloved catalogue is in fact a natural process since media consumption and customer behaviours have changed. In order to reach and interact with the many people, we will keep inspiring with our home furnishing solutions in new ways."
Ingvar Kamprad - the founder of Ikea - put together the first catalogue in 1951, the first ever to feature the iconic MK wing chair in brown upholstery.
In 1998, it went digital, with a new office edition for workplaces.
Image: Publicity Picture) Publicity Picture)
In 2000, as the internet took off, the chain launched its multi-platform catalogue, available both in print and online.
At its peak year, the magazine was distributed in 200 million copies, in in 69 different versions, 32 languages and to more than 50 markets.
The retailer has announced plans to launch a farewell book in autumn 2021, which it says will be filled with Ikea furniture and home inspiration.
It said the edition will mark a "tribute and celebration" of its catalogue, but be a one-off publication rather than a yearly release.
The current catalogue covers the Ikea range from summer this year, going into 2021.
The announcement follows a similar move from Argos, which announced it would stop printing its catalogue after 50 years back in July.
The retail giant will axe the bi-annual edition of its catalogue – over a billion copies of which have been printed since its launch in 1973 – following a shift in customers’ shopping habits.
The Argos website is the third most popular in the UK, with more than a billion visits a year - a shift that's been accelerated by the pandemic.
"Over the decades the Argos catalogue has charted the nation’s changing tastes and trends in everything from must-have toys to the latest gadgets and devices,” said Mark Given, chief marketing officer at Sainsbury’s.
"Just as our customers’ tastes have changed over the years, so have their shopping habits. We are seeing an increasing shift towards digital shopping, using our mobile app, website and in-store browsers. Closing the book on the catalogue will help us focus on delivering exciting and inspiring digital shopping experiences to meet the changing needs of our customers."


thedailymirror--2020-12-07--Dad arrested after his son, 12, and daughter, 13, are found decapitated

A dad has been arrested for allegedly decapitating his daughter and son .
The bodies of Maurice Taylor Sr 's daughter , 13 and son , 12 , were found inside the family home in Lancaster , California , in the US , on Friday morning .
The personal trainer was arrested after Los Angeles County Fire Department workers responded to reports of a gas leak at the home at the time .
They discovered the children in separate bedrooms with lacerations and stab wounds .
The firefighters also found Mr Taylor 's wife and two other children alive and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's personal training clients said they had contacted authorities as far back as Tuesday when he failed to show up for fitness sessions he had been running over Zoom .
One of the clients had told the authorities of the suspected gas leak .
Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris said both victims had been decapitated .
He described the scene as `` brutal '' , the LA Times reported .
The names of the children have not yet been made public .
Lt Brandon Dean told reporters at the scene Friday morning : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to the location and saw that there were two individuals inside , both very young , possibly in their teenage years , deceased .
`` One appears to be a male , one appears to be a female , possibly suffering from some type of a sharp trauma , either stabbing or slicing device . ''
The police chief said there was no sign of a gas leak at the property .
The children 's mum was at the home when authorities arrived , according to the LA Times .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested , Lt Dean said .
An adult female and two children who were in the home as well were also questioned – but not arrested either .
The two children were taken to hospital as a precaution but appeared to be uninjured .
One client of Mr Taylor 's described him as “ so reliable , so responsive ” and “ mellow ” .
Howard Kern , an attorney who has taken personal training sessions with Mr Taylor for about seven years , told the LA Times he feared that the trainer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ described him as the `` nicest person that you know , then multiply that by five '' .

Maurice Taylor Sr has been arrested by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officers after firefighters found the son and daughter dead in separate rooms in the home
Personal trainer arrested after his son, 12, and daughter, 13, are found decapitated
A dad has been arrested for allegedly decapitating his daughter and son.
The bodies of Maurice Taylor Sr's daughter, 13 and son, 12, were found inside the family home in Lancaster, California, in the US, on Friday morning.
The personal trainer was arrested after Los Angeles County Fire Department workers responded to reports of a gas leak at the home at the time.
They discovered the children in separate bedrooms with lacerations and stab wounds.
The firefighters also found Mr Taylor's wife and two other children alive and well at the property.
Mr Taylor's personal training clients said they had contacted authorities as far back as Tuesday when he failed to show up for fitness sessions he had been running over Zoom.
One of the clients had told the authorities of the suspected gas leak.
Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris said both victims had been decapitated.
He described the scene as "brutal", the LA Times reported.
The names of the children have not yet been made public.
Lt Brandon Dean told reporters at the scene Friday morning: "LA County Sheriff's deputies responded out to the location and saw that there were two individuals inside, both very young, possibly in their teenage years, deceased.
"One appears to be a male, one appears to be a female, possibly suffering from some type of a sharp trauma, either stabbing or slicing device."
The police chief said there was no sign of a gas leak at the property.
The children's mum was at the home when authorities arrived, according to the LA Times.
She was taken in for questioning but was not arrested, Lt Dean said.
An adult female and two children who were in the home as well were also questioned – but not arrested either.
The two children were taken to hospital as a precaution but appeared to be uninjured.
One client of Mr Taylor's described him as “so reliable, so responsive” and “mellow”.
Howard Kern, an attorney who has taken personal training sessions with Mr Taylor for about seven years, told the LA Times he feared that the trainer was living under pressure.
The client described him as the "nicest person that you know, then multiply that by five".
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigation is ongoing.


thedailymirror--2020-12-07--Shane Richie thought he needed a doctor after stomach-churning I'm A Celeb trial

I 'm A Celebrity star Shane Richie has opened up about that rough drinking trial .
The EastEnders legend , who chugged down some truly vile blended animal parts with Jess Plummer , explained how he 'd managed to shift nearly a stone .
Chatting to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning , Shane shared : `` I lost the weight because after I did the drinking challenge , 12 hours later I was really ill. '' Thankfully they did n't show it on telly because I did n't want my family getting upset .
But I thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a doctor , I had a few tablets , and I had a dodgy stomach .
`` So that 's kind of where I lost my weight , and after a while everyone 's going 'Shane , how can we catch that bug off you ? '
`` So people are trying to hug me to catch this bug I had . ''
He added : `` I 've come back and dropped two dress sizes , which is great ! ''
`` Just in time for Christmas ! ''
Holly joked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up what she 'd drunk after they 'd secured all the stars .
The stars ' weight loss has proved a topic for discussion after Vernon Kay shed a staggering two and a half stone during his stint in the castle .
Vernon 's wife Tess Daly told that she 's been `` feeding him up '' since the show .
And runner-up Jordan North made headlines when he unveiled his new six pack to the campmates .
Jordan appeared on Radio 1 this morning to chat with colleague and close pal Greg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break-out stars of the series , Jordan shared that he was on the brink of walking from the show before he and Shane took on Viper Vault .
The challenge saw them locked underground with 30 snakes for company .
`` What you did n't see is that it took me an hour to get into that coffin , '' he shared .
`` I would n't have done that trial if it were n't for Dec .
I went off in a blind panic , thinking I could n't do it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ . '
'' Jordan told that the co-host managed to calm him , convincing him to do the trial - in which he and Shane earned all ten stars for camp .
`` I ca n't remember saying this , '' he laughed , `` but apparently I told Shane his breath stinks . ''

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Shane Richie and Jessica Plummer's grim I'm A Celebrity drinking trial left the former thinking he would need medical aid after he downed sheep's testicle and pig's vagina
I'm A Celebrity star Shane Richie has admitted he thought he needed medical attention after suffering an upset stomach following a vile drinking trial.
The EastEnders legend chugged down some truly vile blended animal parts during the trial with Jess Plummer and how now explained that it directly led to him shifting nearly a stone.
Chatting to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning, Shane shared: "I lost the weight because after I did the drinking challenge, 12 hours later I was really ill.
"Thankfully they didn't show it on telly because I didn't want my family getting upset. But I thought I was gonna have to see a doctor, I had a few tablets, and I had a dodgy stomach.
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"So that's kind of where I lost my weight, and after a while everyone's going 'Shane, how can we catch that bug off you?'
"So people are trying to hug me to catch this bug I had."
Among the things Shane chugged down were an Eggs-Spresso of blended fermented duck eggs, a Gore Berry Smoothie of blended sheep's testicle and Zin Fanny Del of blended pig's vagina.
Keeping things positive, he told Holly: "I've come back and dropped two dress sizes, which is great!"
"Just in time for Christmas!" Holly joked.
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The disgusting trial even saw Jess throw up after they pair had secured all the stars.
The stars' weight loss has proved a topic for discussion after Vernon Kay shed a staggering two and a half stone during his stint in the castle.
Vernon's wife Tess Daly has told fans that she's been "feeding him up" since the show.
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And runner-up Jordan North made headlines when he unveiled his new six pack to the campmates.
Jordan appeared on Radio 1 this morning to chat with colleague and close pal Greg James.
As one of the biggest break-out stars of the series, Jordan shared that he was on the brink of walking from the show before he and Shane took on Viper Vault.
The challenge saw them locked underground with 30 snakes for company.
"What you didn't see is that it took me an hour to get into that coffin," he shared.
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"I wouldn't have done that trial if it weren't for Dec. I went off in a blind panic, thinking I couldn't do it.
"Dec was just like, 'Breathe.'"
Jordan told that the co-host managed to calm him, convincing him to do the trial - in which he and Shane earned all ten stars for camp.
"I can't remember saying this," he laughed, "but apparently I told Shane his breath stinks."