thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Seedy Instagram messages from 'UK's strictest headteacher' exposed by girl, 16

Seedy messages sent by Britain 's 'strictest headteacher ' have been exposed by the brave teen he targeted .
Cat Hughes , 16 , has told how the 'flirty ' messages from principal Toby Belfield , 47 , `` ruined '' her life and gave her nightmares .
Her plight led to safeguarding investigations at Ruthin School , a £35,000-a-year boarding school in North Wales .
Cat , from Ruthin , has spoken publicly to North Wales Live about how the married teacher struck up a conversation with her in 2018 .
He then bombarded her with messages for nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early hours of the morning .
He told her she was `` cute '' and that she looked good in her blazer and said that `` flirting is fine . ''
Mr Belfield also talked about breasts , virginity and sexuality and said he liked women `` small and petite . ''
And he commented on how `` in more than 99 % of schools the Principal would be sacked for sending chat messages to a pupil '' .
Cat said the tone of the messages became `` more flirtatious '' after she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they became so frequent they had a serious impact on her mental health .
After screenshots of the messages came to light , an investigation was launched involving North Wales Police and Denbighshire Council .
A number of recommendations were made but no criminal investigation was instigated .
Mr Belfield had previously been dubbed Britain 's strictest headteacher after he hit the headlines for threatening them with expulsion if they formed romantic relationships while attending the school .
He later backtracked on the policy that saw him warning pupils he would give them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a boyfriend or girlfriend while attending Ruthin .
Meanwhile , another ex-pupil also came forward this week to share messages in which Mr Belfield tells her she is `` special , '' `` naughty '' and `` looks stunning '' in a dress .
Regulators from Estyn and the Care Inspectorate Wales carried out unannounced inspections in the wake of the scandal and a damning CIW report revealed major safeguarding concerns at the school .
Cat moved to Ruthin School from another high school in Year 8 when she was awarded a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said she `` hated it at first '' but started spending more time in school due to family problems and it was when she was in Year 10 that the messages from Mr Belfield started .
Speaking from her home , she said : `` At first , I thought it was fine .
`` I heard he messaged other girls and I thought , this is quite nice , he likes me , he 's taking an interest .
`` At the start it was mainly holidays and family and plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was struggling with personal issues , he carried on messaging me throughout the summer term , which was really nice for me .
`` It felt like a privilege because it meant he liked me and I felt important and like I did matter .
`` But as the messages went on , there were some topics where I thought maybe he should n't be saying that , but at the same time , you just think that 's what he 's like and give him the benefit of the doubt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reply because she was worried she would lose her place at the prestigious school if she did n't .
When she started struggling more with personal issues , she said she was elated when Mr Belfield offered her weekly boarding in November 2018 .
But shortly afterwards , she was admitted to hospital .
The messages continued but this time , they were `` more personal . ''
Cat said : `` One said it would break his heart if anything happened to me , that he did care about me and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time I just thought maybe he is a bit more invested in me than other students , which was a bit weird but at the same time , I did n't have that from any one else .
`` When I went home during the holidays , I was getting more messages at 3am , 5am and because I needed my place , I felt like I had to reply .
`` He used to tell me how he also messaged other girls at the school and even sent me some pictures of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I got a message at 12.02am on New Year 's Day and I remember thinking , bloody hell , you thought of me straight away , even my friends and my family do n't message me that quickly .
Cat said she noticed the messages seemed to slow down while Mr Belfield was travelling but would start up again once he was in his hotel room , telling her what the countries he was in were like and how he felt being away from home and his wife .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' she said .
But while he was away , Cat admitted she felt more relaxed around school and that she could be herself more .
As her mental health deteriorated , she felt his attitude towards her changed and she deactivated her Instagram to escape the relentless messages .
She said : `` I could n't handle talking to him and I did n't want to block him because he 'd take it personally and I could n't risk that because I still needed my place .
`` If I deactivated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as needing to revise but he sent someone to tell me he needed to be able to contact me and asked for my number .
`` I did n't want him having it so I reactivated my account . ''
She added : `` The messages kept coming .
A lot of it was about me being pretty in my blazer .
`` Two days after my 16th birthday , the messages started getting more flirty .
`` He started conversations about relationships and boyfriends saying things like 'should I be jealous ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girlfriend ' .
`` He started using more emojis and love hearts .
`` There was only a few occasions when I thought , no , that 's wrong - one was when he was talking about one of my friends getting a place at Ruthin School because she was pretty .
`` I remember thinking , you should n't be saying that .
`` He also asked me if I had an eating disorder because I was skinny and I looked good .
`` I did show the messages to people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too scared to do anything about it .
`` I read back on them a lot now and I think how could you not see ?
`` Talking about Rachel Riley 's disproportionate breasts and all the other stuff .
`` Yes , it made me feel uncomfortable but I did n't think anything was wrong with it at the time .
`` I just thought it must be okay . ''
Cat said she ended up having a break down and that 's when a multi-disciplinary meeting was held .
Mr Belfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a message but she left the school shortly afterwards completing her GCSEs from a mental health unit and gaining an A and three Cs .
She said : `` The control he had over me was just wrong .
`` It makes me feel used in a way and ashamed because I did n't notice and at the time , I was vulnerable and he knew what he was doing . ''
`` My intention was to carry on into Sixth Form and do my A-levels - I wanted to be a midwife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health worker .
`` At the moment , I 'm not in education , I ca n't focus on anything past this just yet .
`` All my energy is going into making sure people know and that something is done .
`` I would love to go back if Mr Belfield was n't there .
The school itself is really good and most of the staff are too .
`` I 've had nightmares about Mr Belfield .
This whole thing has ruined my life . ''
Mr Belfield 's messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to legal reasons he was not named as the source of the messages until Friday .
Cat said she was relieved his name had finally come out .
She added she felt let down by the school and hoped stronger measures would be put in place to safeguard pupils in future .

Married headteacher Toby Belfield sent messages to Ruthin School student Cat Hughes at all hours of the day and talked about breasts, virginity and sexuality - leaving her with nightmares
Seedy messages sent by Britain's 'strictest headteacher' have been exposed by the brave teen he targeted.
Cat Hughes, 16, has told how the 'flirty' messages from principal Toby Belfield, 47, "ruined" her life and gave her nightmares.
Her plight led to safeguarding investigations at Ruthin School, a £35,000-a-year boarding school in North Wales.
Cat, from Ruthin, has spoken publicly to North Wales Live about how the married teacher struck up a conversation with her in 2018.
He then bombarded her with messages for nine months - even sending them in the early hours of the morning.
He told her she was "cute" and that she looked good in her blazer and said that "flirting is fine."
Mr Belfield also talked about breasts, virginity and sexuality and said he liked women "small and petite."
Image: Ian Cooper/Daily Post Wales) Ian Cooper/Daily Post Wales)
And he commented on how "in more than 99% of schools the Principal would be sacked for sending chat messages to a pupil".
Cat said the tone of the messages became "more flirtatious" after she reached her 16th birthday, but admitted they became so frequent they had a serious impact on her mental health.
After screenshots of the messages came to light, an investigation was launched involving North Wales Police and Denbighshire Council.
A number of recommendations were made but no criminal investigation was instigated.
Mr Belfield had previously been dubbed Britain's strictest headteacher after he hit the headlines for threatening them with expulsion if they formed romantic relationships while attending the school.
Image: Daily Post WS) Daily Post WS)
He later backtracked on the policy that saw him warning pupils he would give them a worse reference for university if they got a boyfriend or girlfriend while attending Ruthin.
Meanwhile, another ex-pupil also came forward this week to share messages in which Mr Belfield tells her she is "special," "naughty" and "looks stunning" in a dress.
Regulators from Estyn and the Care Inspectorate Wales carried out unannounced inspections in the wake of the scandal and a damning CIW report revealed major safeguarding concerns at the school.
Cat moved to Ruthin School from another high school in Year 8 when she was awarded a bursary after doing a scholarship exam.
She said she "hated it at first" but started spending more time in school due to family problems and it was when she was in Year 10 that the messages from Mr Belfield started.
Image: Daily Post WS) Daily Post WS)
Speaking from her home, she said: "At first, I thought it was fine.
"I heard he messaged other girls and I thought, this is quite nice, he likes me, he's taking an interest.
"At the start it was mainly holidays and family and plans for the future.
"But when I was struggling with personal issues, he carried on messaging me throughout the summer term, which was really nice for me.
"I felt valued.
"It felt like a privilege because it meant he liked me and I felt important and like I did matter.
Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)
"But as the messages went on, there were some topics where I thought maybe he shouldn't be saying that, but at the same time, you just think that's what he's like and give him the benefit of the doubt."
She felt like she had to reply because she was worried she would lose her place at the prestigious school if she didn't.
When she started struggling more with personal issues, she said she was elated when Mr Belfield offered her weekly boarding in November 2018.
But shortly afterwards, she was admitted to hospital.
The messages continued but this time, they were "more personal."
Image: Daily Post WS) Daily Post WS)
Cat said: "One said it would break his heart if anything happened to me, that he did care about me and that I was special.
"At the time I just thought maybe he is a bit more invested in me than other students, which was a bit weird but at the same time, I didn't have that from any one else.
"When I went home during the holidays, I was getting more messages at 3am, 5am and because I needed my place, I felt like I had to reply.
"He used to tell me how he also messaged other girls at the school and even sent me some pictures of himself with them."
Cat added: "I got a message at 12.02am on New Year's Day and I remember thinking, bloody hell, you thought of me straight away, even my friends and my family don't message me that quickly.
Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)
"This is weird, I'm 15."
Cat said she noticed the messages seemed to slow down while Mr Belfield was travelling but would start up again once he was in his hotel room, telling her what the countries he was in were like and how he felt being away from home and his wife.
"It was always Mr Belfield who instigated conversations," she said.
But while he was away, Cat admitted she felt more relaxed around school and that she could be herself more.
As her mental health deteriorated, she felt his attitude towards her changed and she deactivated her Instagram to escape the relentless messages.
Image: Daily Post WS) Daily Post WS)
She said: "I couldn't handle talking to him and I didn't want to block him because he'd take it personally and I couldn't risk that because I still needed my place.
"If I deactivated it, I could play it off as needing to revise but he sent someone to tell me he needed to be able to contact me and asked for my number.
"I didn't want him having it so I reactivated my account."
She added: "The messages kept coming. A lot of it was about me being pretty in my blazer.
"Two days after my 16th birthday, the messages started getting more flirty.
"He started conversations about relationships and boyfriends saying things like 'should I be jealous' and how I would 'make a terrible girlfriend'.
Image: Daily Post WS) Daily Post WS)
"He started using more emojis and love hearts.
"There was only a few occasions when I thought, no, that's wrong - one was when he was talking about one of my friends getting a place at Ruthin School because she was pretty.
"I remember thinking, you shouldn't be saying that.
"He also asked me if I had an eating disorder because I was skinny and I looked good.
"I did show the messages to people in school but I felt like people were too scared to do anything about it.
"I read back on them a lot now and I think how could you not see?
"Talking about Rachel Riley's disproportionate breasts and all the other stuff.
"Yes, it made me feel uncomfortable but I didn't think anything was wrong with it at the time.
"I just thought it must be okay."
Cat said she ended up having a break down and that's when a multi-disciplinary meeting was held.
Mr Belfield gave her his personal mobile number in a message but she left the school shortly afterwards completing her GCSEs from a mental health unit and gaining an A and three Cs.
She said: "The control he had over me was just wrong.
Image: Ian Cooper/Daily Post Wales) Ian Cooper/Daily Post Wales)
"It makes me feel used in a way and ashamed because I didn't notice and at the time, I was vulnerable and he knew what he was doing."
"My intention was to carry on into Sixth Form and do my A-levels - I wanted to be a midwife but now I want to be a mental health worker.
"At the moment, I'm not in education, I can't focus on anything past this just yet.
"All my energy is going into making sure people know and that something is done.
"I would love to go back if Mr Belfield wasn't there. The school itself is really good and most of the staff are too.
"I've had nightmares about Mr Belfield. This whole thing has ruined my life."
Mr Belfield's messages were revealed in September last year but due to legal reasons he was not named as the source of the messages until Friday.
Cat said she was relieved his name had finally come out.
She added she felt let down by the school and hoped stronger measures would be put in place to safeguard pupils in future.


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Ex Love Island star Ollie Williams blasts ITV bosses for 'vilifying' him and 'lying'

Former Love Island star Ollie Williams has hit out at ITV after he appeared on the romance show for three days before deciding to leave .
The landowner , 23 , is claiming that the producers 'assassinated his character ' by 'vilifying ' him and falsified information about him cheating which led to him becoming 'paranoid . '
“ Looking at the stories coming out about me and all the complaints ITV were getting I think they portrayed me as a grumpy snob on purpose - I think I would have been the first person voted off '' , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came out and saw the way that I was portrayed - this grumpy , moody bloke I was so shocked as that wasn ’ t who I was . ''
He shared that he was `` absolutely vilified '' after it was `` claimed he cheated on an ex nine times '' which he is adamant is `` not true '' and was says he was shocked as he `` does n't know where they got that from . ''
The heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall , revealed that he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his introduction VT .
The wealthy chap went on to add that once he realised ITV could do that that he began to start 'feeling paranoid ' at what else they could do .
Love Island have declined to comment in response to Ollie 's claims .
The blonde lad has snubbed ITV bosses since he left the show after they asked him to appear on the spin-off Aftersun , it 's claimed .
The former islander reportedly refused to be quizzed by host Laura Whitmore after telling friends he was angry about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV career .
An insider told The Sun : “ Ollie has had a chance to watch the shows back and he is surprised and perplexed about way he came across .
“ He feels like he had a positive fun experience and they made him out to grumpy .
“ Ollie ’ s not happy with ITV and has snubbed their offer to appear on Aftersun . ''
They added : “ After the whirlwind of leaving the show he is really surprised by way he has been edited.
” In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked Ollie but unfortunately he can ’ t make it on this occasion . ''
Ollie 's timing to exit the Cape Town villa came amid mounting pressure for ITV bosses to remove him from the show after pictures of his sickening trophy hunting came to light .
Friends of the Love Island star have since denied that he 's a blood sports enthusiast despite the sickening photos - claiming Ollie is actually passionate about nature .
The snaps infuriated fans of the show , who launched a petition on Change.org demanding ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story to sell ?
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Love Island 's Ollie Williams, who quit the show after just three days, claims that the ITV romance show portrayed him badly and made him paranoid
Ex Love Island star Ollie Williams blasts ITV bosses for 'vilifying' him after hunting scandal
Former Love Island star Ollie Williams has hit out at ITV after he appeared on the romance show for three days before deciding to leave.
The landowner, 23, is claiming that the producers 'assassinated his character' by 'vilifying' him and falsified information about him cheating which led to him becoming 'paranoid.'
“Looking at the stories coming out about me and all the complaints ITV were getting I think they portrayed me as a grumpy snob on purpose - I think I would have been the first person voted off", he told The Sun.
”When I came out and saw the way that I was portrayed - this grumpy, moody bloke I was so shocked as that wasn’t who I was."
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
He shared that he was "absolutely vilified" after it was "claimed he cheated on an ex nine times" which he is adamant is "not true" and was says he was shocked as he "doesn't know where they got that from."
The heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall, revealed that he was also instructed on what to say in his introduction VT.
The wealthy chap went on to add that once he realised ITV could do that that he began to start 'feeling paranoid' at what else they could do.
Love Island have declined to comment in response to Ollie's claims.
The blonde lad has snubbed ITV bosses since he left the show after they asked him to appear on the spin-off Aftersun, it's claimed.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
The former islander reportedly refused to be quizzed by host Laura Whitmore after telling friends he was angry about how he was portrayed during his short-lived TV career.
An insider told The Sun: “Ollie has had a chance to watch the shows back and he is surprised and perplexed about way he came across.
“He feels like he had a positive fun experience and they made him out to grumpy.
“Ollie’s not happy with ITV and has snubbed their offer to appear on Aftersun."
They added: “After the whirlwind of leaving the show he is really surprised by way he has been edited.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
In a statement, Aftersun said: "We asked Ollie but unfortunately he can’t make it on this occasion."
Ollie's timing to exit the Cape Town villa came amid mounting pressure for ITV bosses to remove him from the show after pictures of his sickening trophy hunting came to light.
Friends of the Love Island star have since denied that he's a blood sports enthusiast despite the sickening photos - claiming Ollie is actually passionate about nature.
The snaps infuriated fans of the show, who launched a petition on Change.org demanding ITV remove Ollie.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Japanese firm grows pearls from bones of dead pets for grieving owners to wear

Families grieve for their pets in different ways .
Many pets are buried or cremated after they pass and more extreme solutions might result in taxidermy to keep the memory of their legacy alive .
But one company based in Japan has a different answer for people looking to keep their loved ones close at heart – by turning them into a pearl .
Animal lovers that are mourning the loss of their pets can turn to firm WBE to have their pet ’ s remains transformed into a pearl necklace that can be worn every day .
The process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Nagasaki prefecture located off the southwest coast of mainland Japan .
WBE was originally a normal oyster farm before they catered to a growing market of bereaved pet owners .
`` We usually grow ordinary pearls , but since last year , we have been making pearls for pets as well.
” said Takao Shimizu , a pearl producer involved with the project .
“ We named them 'Niji no Moridama ' , '' which translates to 'rainbow pearl amulet ' in English .
The method that is used allows cultured pearl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a pet .
The process takes about one year to complete and comes to a cost of £3285 ( 3870 euros ) .
But how does WBE transform animal bones into a pearl ?
`` We keep eight small bones which have a size of about eight millimetres from the customer 's pet , '' said Ayano Cho , an office manager at WBE .
A bone fragment from the pet is wrapped in resin so it is not rejected by the oyster .
Then the oysters are taken care throughout the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be used as a souvenir .

Here's how a Japanese company turns pets' remains into pearl souvenirs for grieving owners
Here's how a Japanese company turns pets' remains into pearl souvenirs for grieving owners
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Families that are going through the difficult process of what to do with their pets' remains can now turn to a Japanese firm that will transform them into glamorous keepsakes in their memory
Japanese firm grows pearls from bones of dead pets for grieving owners to wear
Families grieve for their pets in different ways.
Many pets are buried or cremated after they pass and more extreme solutions might result in taxidermy to keep the memory of their legacy alive.
But one company based in Japan has a different answer for people looking to keep their loved ones close at heart – by turning them into a pearl.
Animal lovers that are mourning the loss of their pets can turn to firm WBE to have their pet’s remains transformed into a pearl necklace that can be worn every day.
Image: Ruptly) Ruptly)
The process takes place in the Goto Islands within the Nagasaki prefecture located off the southwest coast of mainland Japan.
WBE was originally a normal oyster farm before they catered to a growing market of bereaved pet owners.
"We usually grow ordinary pearls, but since last year, we have been making pearls for pets as well.” said Takao Shimizu, a pearl producer involved with the project.
“We named them 'Niji no Moridama'," which translates to 'rainbow pearl amulet' in English.
The method that is used allows cultured pearl to be grown from a bone fragment of a pet.
The process takes about one year to complete and comes to a cost of £3285 (3870 euros).
But how does WBE transform animal bones into a pearl?
"We keep eight small bones which have a size of about eight millimetres from the customer's pet," said Ayano Cho, an office manager at WBE.
A bone fragment from the pet is wrapped in resin so it is not rejected by the oyster.
Then the oysters are taken care throughout the year until the pearls are large enough to be used as a souvenir.


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Most likely places to 'get lucky' in the UK this Valentine's Day

Valentine ’ s Day is the universal holiday for romance and sensuality .
Happy couples are scrambling to make plans with their partners and eager singletons are searching to find their own love matches for the big day and beyond .
From posting your significant other on social media to negotiating whether it 's socially acceptable to sleep with someone on the first date , romance can be a tricky business .
To help give dating Brits some answers , Vouchercloud surveyed 2,000 people about their dating and sex habits in a bid to help us all know what others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those dating in Newport , Swansea and Portsmouth are more likely than people living anywhere else in the UK to get lucky on the first date this Valentine 's Day .
Couples in Hull , Peterborough , Brighton , Warrington , Newcastle and Sheffield tend to wait two dates and love birds in Wrexham wait until after three dates to get physical .
Those in Belfast and Middlesbrough aren ’ t as open to sensual encounters on the first date though - with 39 per cent waiting ten dates or more .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , St Albans , Bath , Chelmsford , Durham , Plymouth , Nottingham and Derby on the top ten list of cities which tend to wait longer to get intimate with a partner .
Half of those surveyed said they split the bill on dates but before that happens , a venue has to be chosen and 35 per cent of us opt to have our first date at a restaurant .
13 per cent of nervous couples head to the pub , 12 per cent watch a film at the cinema and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and go for a walk .
The least popular option is to meet at home with only three per cent of those surveyed saying they go for this option .
The amount of dates it takes to make a relationship official also varies according to the research .
16 per cent of those surveyed said it takes 11 dates , 14 per cent said four dates which was closely followed by 13 per cent of surveyed Brits who said it takes three .
Greg Le Tocq , founder of Vouchercloud , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of life ’ s greatest challenges and in the run-up to Valentine ’ s Day , especially , the focus often falls on dating and romance .
“ We decided to look at the dating habits of the British public .
It ’ s fascinating to delve into how people approach dating and relationships in 2020 , including how people most commonly meet their partners and how people in different cities across the UK approach sex . ''

A survey of 2,000 people by Vouchercloud has revealed the towns and cities in the UK where daters are most likely to get lucky this Valentine's Day - with Newport coming out on top
Most likely places to 'get lucky' in the UK this Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is the universal holiday for romance and sensuality.
Happy couples are scrambling to make plans with their partners and eager singletons are searching to find their own love matches for the big day and beyond.
From posting your significant other on social media to negotiating whether it's socially acceptable to sleep with someone on the first date, romance can be a tricky business.
To help give dating Brits some answers, Vouchercloud surveyed 2,000 people about their dating and sex habits in a bid to help us all know what others are thinking.
According to its findings, those dating in Newport, Swansea and Portsmouth are more likely than people living anywhere else in the UK to get lucky on the first date this Valentine's Day.
Image: Uwe Krejci) Uwe Krejci)
Couples in Hull, Peterborough, Brighton, Warrington, Newcastle and Sheffield tend to wait two dates and love birds in Wrexham wait until after three dates to get physical.
Those in Belfast and Middlesbrough aren’t as open to sensual encounters on the first date though - with 39 per cent waiting ten dates or more.
The two cities were joined by Gloucester, St Albans, Bath, Chelmsford, Durham, Plymouth, Nottingham and Derby on the top ten list of cities which tend to wait longer to get intimate with a partner.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Half of those surveyed said they split the bill on dates but before that happens, a venue has to be chosen and 35 per cent of us opt to have our first date at a restaurant.
13 per cent of nervous couples head to the pub, 12 per cent watch a film at the cinema and 10 per cent of daters meet up and go for a walk.
The least popular option is to meet at home with only three per cent of those surveyed saying they go for this option.
The amount of dates it takes to make a relationship official also varies according to the research.
16 per cent of those surveyed said it takes 11 dates, 14 per cent said four dates which was closely followed by 13 per cent of surveyed Brits who said it takes three.
Greg Le Tocq, founder of Vouchercloud, said: “Finding a partner can be one of life’s greatest challenges and in the run-up to Valentine’s Day, especially, the focus often falls on dating and romance.
“We decided to look at the dating habits of the British public. It’s fascinating to delve into how people approach dating and relationships in 2020, including how people most commonly meet their partners and how people in different cities across the UK approach sex."


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Children's play park on lockdown after 'dead body' discovered

Police are at a children 's play park after reports a body was found by a dog walker .
Forensic @ @ @ @ @ in St Helens , Merseyside , on lockdown .
Neighbours and dog walkers who visited @ @ @ @ @ a body was found in the children 's play area of the park , but @ @ @ @ @ Echo reports .
Officers have confirmed there was an `` ongoing police incident '' in @ @ @ @ @ release any further details when contacted by the Echo .
A number of people reported @ @ @ @ @ the park , with one woman saying police had begun making door to door enquiries @ @ @ @ @ .
One resident reported seeing a police van and two cars in the area , @ @ @ @ @ told her they were called to the incident in the early hours of Sunday .

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Queens Park in St Helens, Merseyside, has been sealed off after police found the man's body following reports of concern for safety. His death is being treated as "unexplained"
A children's play park has been put on lockdown after a man's body was discovered.
Emergency services were called to Queens Park Recreation Centre in St Helens, Merseyside, just before 8am this morning to reports of concern for the safety of a man.
Police and paramedics attended the scene, but the man was tragically pronounced dead, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Merseyside Police confirmed enquiries are underway following the incident.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "Although the death is not thought to be suspicious at this time it is being treated as unexplained."
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Enquiries are ongoing to formally identify the man and inform his next of kin.
A post-mortem will be conducted to establish the cause of death.
Forensic officers from Merseyside Police are at the scene.
A number of people reported seeing a forensic tent inside the park, with one woman saying police had begun making door to door enquiries at properties neighbouring the park.
Queens Park borders a number of streets in St Helens, but police activity appears to be clustered around Dilloway Street, which is closest to the play area.
One resident reported seeing a police van and two cars in the area, with another woman claiming police told her they were called to the incident in the early hours of Sunday.


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel Martinelli warning to Arsenal fans

Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli to continue developing in the same way and warned not to burden the teenager with unnecessary pressure .
The 18-year-old scored in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Tuesday , racing clear from inside his own half before showing great composure to find the net .
It was Martinelli 's 10th goal of the campaign and made him the first teenager to reach double figures in a season for Arsenal since Nicolas Anelka .
After signing from Ituano in the summer , there was little expectation on the forward , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point and recently filled the void of the suspended Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang by netting in the Gunners last two matches .
`` I would like to talk about potential , more than what it is at the moment because for him there is still a long way , '' Arteta said .
`` The stature of this club , to give him the key to do that straight away is not fair on him .
We have to bring him down .
`` I want him to train with his head down every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earn the praise if he does what he needs to do every day , but it is not about one or two days . ''
Head coach Arteta admitted he was surprised by how prepared Martinelli was to compete in the first-team when he first took over last month .
The Spaniard had been told plenty of positive traits about his fighting spirit and quality in front of goal , which quickly were rubber-stamped and the teen is expected to start again in the FA Cup at Bournemouth on Monday .
Arteta added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things about Gabi before I joined and the moment I saw ( him ) in training , it was confirmed the things I was told before .
`` I think the way he competes and how brave he is in every decision on that pitch is very unusual for an 18-year-old .
`` He competed against one of the best defenders in the league , in ( Cesar ) Azpilicueta , and he got at him every time he had a chance .
His fighting spirit is incredible and then he is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked if Martinelli 's form was so good it would make recalling Aubameyang difficult , the 37-year-old disagreed , but he did admit the young striker currently deserves to remain in the team due to his recent performances .
What Arteta is worried by , however , is supporters and others at the club expecting the Brazil Under-23 international to consistently deliver displays like he did against Chelsea .
`` That is the risk and not just him , but all of us and me included and the club and the people around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted .
`` We have to support him and protect him .
We can not just give him the license to think he can do that every single day and he needs to do that and put himself under that pressure when he can maybe get blocked a little bit .
`` It is completely the opposite .
He needs to play with that freedom where he has the license to do what he wants to do on the pitch , but with the pressure really that it does n't always have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The 18-year-old Brazilian forward has had a superb start to his Gunners career but Arteta has urged supporters not to get too carried away
Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli to continue developing in the same way and warned not to burden the teenager with unnecessary pressure.
The 18-year-old scored in the 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Tuesday, racing clear from inside his own half before showing great composure to find the net.
It was Martinelli's 10th goal of the campaign and made him the first teenager to reach double figures in a season for Arsenal since Nicolas Anelka.
After signing from Ituano in the summer, there was little expectation on the forward, but he has emerged as a real plus point and recently filled the void of the suspended Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang by netting in the Gunners last two matches.
Image: Mike Hewitt) Mike Hewitt)
"I would like to talk about potential, more than what it is at the moment because for him there is still a long way," Arteta said.
"The stature of this club, to give him the key to do that straight away is not fair on him. We have to bring him down.
"I want him to train with his head down every day hard and slowly he will start to earn the praise if he does what he needs to do every day, but it is not about one or two days."
Head coach Arteta admitted he was surprised by how prepared Martinelli was to compete in the first-team when he first took over last month.
The Spaniard had been told plenty of positive traits about his fighting spirit and quality in front of goal, which quickly were rubber-stamped and the teen is expected to start again in the FA Cup at Bournemouth on Monday.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Arteta added: "I heard a lot of things about Gabi before I joined and the moment I saw (him) in training, it was confirmed the things I was told before.
"I think the way he competes and how brave he is in every decision on that pitch is very unusual for an 18-year-old.
"He competed against one of the best defenders in the league, in (Cesar) Azpilicueta, and he got at him every time he had a chance. His fighting spirit is incredible and then he is a threat for goal every time."
Asked if Martinelli's form was so good it would make recalling Aubameyang difficult, the 37-year-old disagreed, but he did admit the young striker currently deserves to remain in the team due to his recent performances.
What Arteta is worried by, however, is supporters and others at the club expecting the Brazil Under-23 international to consistently deliver displays like he did against Chelsea.
"That is the risk and not just him, but all of us and me included and the club and the people around him," Arsenal's head coach insisted.
Image: ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX) ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/REX)
"We have to support him and protect him. We cannot just give him the license to think he can do that every single day and he needs to do that and put himself under that pressure when he can maybe get blocked a little bit.
"It is completely the opposite. He needs to play with that freedom where he has the license to do what he wants to do on the pitch, but with the pressure really that it doesn't always have to be him to do it."


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Mrs Hinch shares new hack to get fresh bedding and make changing sheets easier

Nothing is more comforting than falling into your bed knowing it has clean , crisp , fresh-smelling sheets .
But let 's be honest , changing the sheets is a task that few of us enjoy .
Mastering the technique with ease it itself is a task , and finding matching pillowcases , sheets and covers is another hurdle .
But thanks to cleaning sensation and Instagram star Mrs Hinch , who is known for her cleaning tricks and tips , there is neat little hack to make life easier .
The mum-of-one from Maldon , Essex , outlined her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by explaining that she groups all her bed linen sets together , Wales Online reports .
Once she 's done she stores them inside a pillowcase so they remain together .
Posting on social media , she wrote : `` Where do I keep my fresh bedding ?
`` I store the whole fresh bed set into the matching pillow case ! ''
Mrs Hinch has previously revealed she irons her duvet cover , pillow cases and fitted sheets , before placing Lenor 's £2 tumble dryer sheets in with her clean bedding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says this keeps her things `` smelling beaut '' for longer .
The Instagram star , whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe - has won legions of fans thanks to her short videos .
Last week the 29-year-old revealed that light switches are `` one of the biggest germ collectors '' .

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The cleaning sensation and Instagram star, who is a mum-of-two from Essex, is known for her cleaning tricks and tips and for giving out advice on neat little hacks to make life easier
Mrs Hinch shares new hack to get fresh bedding and make changing sheets easier
Nothing is more comforting than falling into your bed knowing it has clean, crisp, fresh-smelling sheets.
But let's be honest, changing the sheets is a task that few of us enjoy.
Mastering the technique with ease it itself is a task, and finding matching pillowcases, sheets and covers is another hurdle.
But thanks to cleaning sensation and Instagram star Mrs Hinch, who is known for her cleaning tricks and tips, there is neat little hack to make life easier.
The mum-of-one from Maldon, Essex, outlined her trick to her three million Instagram followers by explaining that she groups all her bed linen sets together, Wales Online reports.
Image: Mrs Hinch / Facebook) Mrs Hinch / Facebook) Image: Mrs Hinch / Facebook) Mrs Hinch / Facebook)
Once she's done she stores them inside a pillowcase so they remain together.
Posting on social media, she wrote: "Where do I keep my fresh bedding?
"I store the whole fresh bed set into the matching pillow case!"
Image: Mrs Hinch / Facebook) Mrs Hinch / Facebook)
Mrs Hinch has previously revealed she irons her duvet cover, pillow cases and fitted sheets, before placing Lenor's £2 tumble dryer sheets in with her clean bedding to keep them smelling fresh.
She says this keeps her things "smelling beaut" for longer.
The Instagram star, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe - has won legions of fans thanks to her short videos.
Last week the 29-year-old revealed that light switches are "one of the biggest germ collectors".


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Jessie Wallace's exit won't affect EastEnders Thames drama as her scenes were already filmed

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace 's temporary departure from the soap wo n't affect the upcoming 35th anniversary episodes .
The British actress , 48 , who plays Kat Moon on the soap , will be taking two months out from the BBC show following an `` incident '' during filming .
There had been fears Jessie 's absence could play havoc with EastEnders ' highly-anticipated anniversary episodes on the river Thames .
However , the Daily Star reports that Jessie had already filmed her scenes the explosive story , which takes place on a boat and will see a character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paper : `` There ’ s a real buzz around the set as everyone is very much looking forward to celebrating the milestone , '' revealed their source .
`` They 'd already filmed all those episodes on the boat along the Thames which Jessie is in , so thankfully her suspension did not cause any chaos to the storyline . ''
In further discussion of Jessie 's position in the soap going forward , the insider says Jessie has been asked by show bosses to use the break to make some positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was asked to sort herself out before returning to work , '' they said .
`` The writers are coming up with a storyline to explain Kat ’ s temporary exit from Walford . ''
An EastEnders spokesperson told the Daily Star : `` We do not comment on artists ' contracts . ''
Jessie has portrayed Kat on and off since 2000 and her most prominent storylines have included the revelation that her sister Zoe Slater ( Michelle Ryan ) was actually her daughter and her long-running romance with husband Alfie Moon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently in a relationship with soap hunk Kush Kazemi ( Davood Ghadami ) but it is unknown if Kat 's exit will affect their partnership going ahead .
The BBC has been approached for comment by Mirror Online regarding the impact of her exit on the 35th anniversary episodes .
EastEnders continues on Monday at 8pm on BBC One .
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EastEnders icon Jessie Wallace will be taking a temporary break from the BBC One soap but the show's 35th anniversary episodes are unaffected
Jessie Wallace's exit won't affect EastEnders Thames drama as her scenes were already filmed
EastEnders star Jessie Wallace's temporary departure from the soap won't affect the upcoming 35th anniversary episodes.
The British actress, 48, who plays Kat Moon on the soap, will be taking two months out from the BBC show following an "incident" during filming.
There had been fears Jessie's absence could play havoc with EastEnders' highly-anticipated anniversary episodes on the river Thames.
However, the Daily Star reports that Jessie had already filmed her scenes the explosive story, which takes place on a boat and will see a character killed off.
A source told the paper: "There’s a real buzz around the set as everyone is very much looking forward to celebrating the milestone," revealed their source.
"They'd already filmed all those episodes on the boat along the Thames which Jessie is in, so thankfully her suspension did not cause any chaos to the storyline."
Image: BBC) BBC)
In further discussion of Jessie's position in the soap going forward, the insider says Jessie has been asked by show bosses to use the break to make some positive changes.
"During the meeting she was asked to sort herself out before returning to work," they said. "The writers are coming up with a storyline to explain Kat’s temporary exit from Walford."
An EastEnders spokesperson told the Daily Star: "We do not comment on artists' contracts."
Image: BBC) BBC)
Jessie has portrayed Kat on and off since 2000 and her most prominent storylines have included the revelation that her sister Zoe Slater ( Michelle Ryan ) was actually her daughter and her long-running romance with husband Alfie Moon ( Shane Richie ).
The character is currently in a relationship with soap hunk Kush Kazemi ( Davood Ghadami ) but it is unknown if Kat's exit will affect their partnership going ahead.
The BBC has been approached for comment by Mirror Online regarding the impact of her exit on the 35th anniversary episodes.
EastEnders continues on Monday at 8pm on BBC One.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-26--2020 Six Nations: Team-by-team guide to rugby's greatest annual championship

England come into the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship as white-hot favourites after coming within 80 minutes of winning the World Cup less than three months ago .
Eddie Jones ' side have won two of the last four stagings of the Six Nations and they are priced at 4/5 with William Hill to win the title outright , ahead of Ireland ( 4/1 ) , Wales ( 9/2 ) , France ( 6/1 ) , Scotland ( 25/1 ) and Italy ( 500/1 ) .
Mirror rugby correspondent Alex Spink runs the rule over the six competing teams and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the beating , he believes France can buck the odds and land their first title since 2010 .
Key man : Farrell .
Impressed as leader in Japan and needs to pick up where he left off .
As one of the ‘ Saracens Seven ’ , his body language will be key to the team ’ s fortune .
Spink prediction : 2nd .
England are hot favourites but last two times they reached World Cup final they failed to win Six Nations .
On paper the class side and both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so everything favours them ( other than Billy Vunipola 's broken arm of course ) .
Much will depend on how embattled Saracens spine of team deals with salary cap scrutiny .
Skipper Farrell ’ s example will be key .
Key man : Antoine Dupont .
Scrum-half as long been the playmaker for French teams and in this Toulouse youngster new boss Galthie can call on one of the best .
Spink prediction : 1st .
More a hunch than anything scientific .
France should have beaten Wales to reach World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edwards as defence coach .
Edwards won a Slam in his first season with Wales and has the talent at his disposal to go close again .
So much depends on opening game against England .
Key man : Jordan Larmour .
The young fullback has been superb for Leinster and , fitness permitting , is the sort of player who can reignite Ireland ’ s attacking game after another disappointing World Cup .
Spink prediction : 3rd .
Andy Farrell takes the reins and with Sexton as his captain there is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rugby .
Ireland made a right mess of things in Japan .
Their swagger has gone .
It will be fascinating to see whether Farrell and former England attack coach Mike Catt can restore it .
Key man : Jake Polledri .
With talisman Sergio Parisse due to play only a cameo later in the tournament to say farewell to fans , Italy will hope Gloucester flanker Polledri can start to have the same impact in their back row .
Spink prediction : 6th .
Without a Six Nations win in five years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith in an attempt to revive their fortunes .
Smith knows the Italian scene well from his time at Benetton and indeed the Pro14 form of the Treviso-based outfit offers some encouragement .
But not enough .
Key man : Finn Russell .
Which is a MAJOR problem for Scots as he misses at least the first game against Ireland having been disciplined for a breach of team protocol .
Adam Hastings is fast improving but Russell is as good as any fly-half in Europe .
Spink prediction : 5th .
Without Russell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of any team bar Italy .
Despite a win and a draw in their last two meetings with England , Townsend ’ s team lack the class to consistently challenge across the seven-week tournament .
Key man : Dan Biggar .
Northampton ’ s fly-half has long been a playmaker par excellence , a fly-half capable of raising his game to meet the occasion .
His time in the Premiership has improved him still .
Spink prediction : 4th .
A huge challenge for new boss Pivac to fill the shoes vacated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s fool and already appears to command the respect of the squad .
Away games in Ireland and England make it hard to see Wales retaining their crown , but Grand Slams in two of the last three Six Nations directly following World Cups mean you underestimate them at your peril .

Alex Spink assesses prospects of six competing countries and believes new France coach Shaun Edwards will have a big say in who wins
England come into the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship as white-hot favourites after coming within 80 minutes of winning the World Cup less than three months ago.
Eddie Jones' side have won two of the last four stagings of the Six Nations and they are priced at 4/5 with William Hill to win the title outright, ahead of Ireland (4/1), Wales (9/2), France (6/1), Scotland (25/1) and Italy (500/1).
Mirror rugby correspondent Alex Spink runs the rule over the six competing teams and concludes that, whilst England will take all the beating, he believes France can buck the odds and land their first title since 2010.
Image: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland) ©INPHO/Billy Stickland)
ENGLAND
Coach: Eddie Jones
Captain: Owen Farrell
Key man: Farrell. Impressed as leader in Japan and needs to pick up where he left off. As one of the ‘Saracens Seven’, his body language will be key to the team’s fortune.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Grand Slam odds: 6/4
Position last season: Runners-up
Spink prediction: 2nd. England are hot favourites but last two times they reached World Cup final they failed to win Six Nations. On paper the class side and both Ireland and Wales must come to Twickenham, so everything favours them (other than Billy Vunipola's broken arm of course). Much will depend on how embattled Saracens spine of team deals with salary cap scrutiny. Skipper Farrell’s example will be key.
FRANCE
Coach: Fabien Galthie
Captain: Charles Ollivon
Key man: Antoine Dupont. Scrum-half as long been the playmaker for French teams and in this Toulouse youngster new boss Galthie can call on one of the best.
Grand Slam odds: 16/1
Position last season: 4th
Spink prediction: 1st. More a hunch than anything scientific. France should have beaten Wales to reach World Cup semi-final and they now have Shaun Edwards as defence coach. Edwards won a Slam in his first season with Wales and has the talent at his disposal to go close again. So much depends on opening game against England.
Image: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan) ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan)
IRELAND
Coach: Andy Farrell
Captain: Johnny Sexton
Key man: Jordan Larmour. The young fullback has been superb for Leinster and, fitness permitting, is the sort of player who can reignite Ireland’s attacking game after another disappointing World Cup.
Grand Slam odds: 9/1
Position last season: 3rd
Spink prediction: 3rd. Andy Farrell takes the reins and with Sexton as his captain there is no more competitive coach-skipper combination in all of rugby. Ireland made a right mess of things in Japan. Their swagger has gone. It will be fascinating to see whether Farrell and former England attack coach Mike Catt can restore it.
ITALY
Coach: Franco Smith
Captain: Luca Bigi
Key man: Jake Polledri. With talisman Sergio Parisse due to play only a cameo later in the tournament to say farewell to fans, Italy will hope Gloucester flanker Polledri can start to have the same impact in their back row.
Grand Slam odds: 1000/1
Position last season: 6th
Spink prediction: 6th. Without a Six Nations win in five years Italy have turned to former Springbok Franco Smith in an attempt to revive their fortunes. Smith knows the Italian scene well from his time at Benetton and indeed the Pro14 form of the Treviso-based outfit offers some encouragement. But not enough.
Image: Sportsfile/Getty Images) Sportsfile/Getty Images)
SCOTLAND
Coach: Gregor Townsend
Captain: Stuart Hogg
Key man: Finn Russell. Which is a MAJOR problem for Scots as he misses at least the first game against Ireland having been disciplined for a breach of team protocol. Adam Hastings is fast improving but Russell is as good as any fly-half in Europe.
Grand Slam odds: 66/1
Position last season: 5th
Spink prediction: 5th. Without Russell it is hard to see Scotland finishing ahead of any team bar Italy. Despite a win and a draw in their last two meetings with England, Townsend’s team lack the class to consistently challenge across the seven-week tournament.
WALES
Coach: Wayne Pivac
Captain: Alun Wyn Jones
Key man: Dan Biggar. Northampton’s fly-half has long been a playmaker par excellence, a fly-half capable of raising his game to meet the occasion. His time in the Premiership has improved him still.
Grand Slam odds: 12/1
Position last season: 1st (Grand Slam)
Spink prediction: 4th. A huge challenge for new boss Pivac to fill the shoes vacated by Warren Gatland but he is nobody’s fool and already appears to command the respect of the squad. Away games in Ireland and England make it hard to see Wales retaining their crown, but Grand Slams in two of the last three Six Nations directly following World Cups mean you underestimate them at your peril.


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Frail Ozzy Osbourne walks with a cane at first red carpet bash since Parkinson's confession

Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne returned to the red carpet last night for the first time since he revealed he 'd been diagnosed with Parkinson 's disease .
The musician , 71 , attended the Pre-Grammy Awards Gala in Los Angeles with his wife Sharon , 67 , by his side .
Ozzy looked frail as he walked the red carpet leaning on an ornate black cane .
The couple shared a sweet smooch in front of the cameras , and posed for pictures with their daughter Kelly , 35 , who accompanied them to the glitzy music event .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ black T-shirt , trousers , and overcoat , while Sharon and Kelly wore matching dark-coloured outfits .
The outing comes just days after Ozzy confirmed he 's been diagnosed with a form of Parkinson 's disease .
The rocker gave an emotional interview on US show Good Morning America with his wife Sharon by his side .
He spoke for the first time about his Parkinson 's diagnosis , revealing he plans to seek specialist treatment in Switzerland .
Ozzy spent 2019 in and out of hospital after taking a nasty fall in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cancel his world tour .
He 's admitted his life went `` downhill '' from there and he suffered the `` worst year '' of his entire life .
Ozzy said : `` When I had the fall it was pitch black , I went to the bathroom and I fell .
`` I just fell and landed like a slam on the floor and I remember lying there thinking , ‘ Well , you ’ ve done it now , ’ really calm .
Sharon [ called ] an ambulance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` [ It was the ] ... worst , longest , most painful , miserable year of my life ... '' It has been terribly challenging for us .
I had to have surgery on my neck which screwed all my nerves .
I found out that I have a mild form of ... .
[ Parkinson 's ] .
Speaking in an interview alongside Sharon earlier this week , Ozzy admitted he 's determined to get treatment - even if it involves alternative medicine .
He explained : `` I will go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a witch doctor .
Whatever it takes .
A tearful Sharon had noted : `` We are going to go wherever we can to seek answers . ''
Ozzy is set to head back out on tour in the spring .
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne were a picture of solidarity at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala and were joined by devoted daughter Kelly
Frail Ozzy Osbourne walks with a cane at first red carpet bash since Parkinson's confession
Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne returned to the red carpet last night for the first time since he revealed he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The musician, 71, attended the Pre-Grammy Awards Gala in Los Angeles with his wife Sharon, 67, by his side.
Ozzy looked frail as he walked the red carpet leaning on an ornate black cane.
The couple shared a sweet smooch in front of the cameras, and posed for pictures with their daughter Kelly, 35, who accompanied them to the glitzy music event.
Ozzy wore his trademark sunglasses with a black T-shirt, trousers, and overcoat, while Sharon and Kelly wore matching dark-coloured outfits.
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The outing comes just days after Ozzy confirmed he's been diagnosed with a form of Parkinson's disease.
The rocker gave an emotional interview on US show Good Morning America with his wife Sharon by his side.
He spoke for the first time about his Parkinson's diagnosis, revealing he plans to seek specialist treatment in Switzerland.
Ozzy spent 2019 in and out of hospital after taking a nasty fall in his bathroom last spring - prompting him to cancel his world tour.
He's admitted his life went "downhill" from there and he suffered the "worst year" of his entire life.
Ozzy said: "When I had the fall it was pitch black, I went to the bathroom and I fell.
"I just fell and landed like a slam on the floor and I remember lying there thinking, ‘Well, you’ve done it now,’ really calm. Sharon [called] an ambulance. After that it was all downhill.
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"[It was the]... worst, longest, most painful, miserable year of my life...
"It has been terribly challenging for us. I had to have surgery on my neck which screwed all my nerves. I found out that I have a mild form of.... [Parkinson's].
Speaking in an interview alongside Sharon earlier this week, Ozzy admitted he's determined to get treatment - even if it involves alternative medicine.
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He explained: "I will go anywhere. I will go and see a witch doctor. Whatever it takes.
"I feel good. I feel very good. I feel very strong."
A tearful Sharon had noted: "We are going to go wherever we can to seek answers."
Ozzy is set to head back out on tour in the spring.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Man Utd 'to make summer transfer offer' for Leicester star Ben Chilwell

Manchester United have reportedly identified Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell as one of their main transfer targets for the summer as they look to re-build their squad .
Chilwell has impressed for the Foxes in their superb Premier League campaign , and although his form has dropped off slightly in recent weeks United still believe he could become an important member of their team .
The 23-year-old has made 19 Premier League appearances , creating three assists and scoring once , and he has helped his side upset the odds to sit in third place in the table .
He got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , after missing a training session along with his teammate Hamza Choudhury , and was left out of the team that lost 2-1 to Burnley last weekend .
Leicester are unlikely to let Chilwell go this month , but there is a chance they would allow him to leave at the end of the season if the right offer were to come in .
And according to Metro United are keeping an eye on Chilwell 's situation and performances as they weigh up a summer bid .
One of the rare highlights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been the emergence of Brandon Williams , who came through the academy and made his senior debut in the Europa League in October .
He has gone on to make a number of Premier League appearances , with many believing he could become United 's first-choice left-back , but the club are said to want Chilwell so they can rotate between the pair in that position .
United 's bitter rivals Manchester City were also thought to be interested in Chilwell , but have allegedly cooled their interest as they are not willing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more that Leicester are likely to demand , especially as they already have Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko , leaving the door open for United to swoop .

The left-back has become England manager Gareth Southgate's first-choice in his position and has been linked with a move away from the King Power Stadium
Manchester United have reportedly identified Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell as one of their main transfer targets for the summer as they look to re-build their squad.
Chilwell has impressed for the Foxes in their superb Premier League campaign, and although his form has dropped off slightly in recent weeks United still believe he could become an important member of their team.
The 23-year-old has made 19 Premier League appearances, creating three assists and scoring once, and he has helped his side upset the odds to sit in third place in the table.
He got in trouble with his club recently, however, after missing a training session along with his teammate Hamza Choudhury, and was left out of the team that lost 2-1 to Burnley last weekend.
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Leicester are unlikely to let Chilwell go this month, but there is a chance they would allow him to leave at the end of the season if the right offer were to come in.
And according to Metro United are keeping an eye on Chilwell's situation and performances as they weigh up a summer bid.
One of the rare highlights of United's season so far has been the emergence of Brandon Williams, who came through the academy and made his senior debut in the Europa League in October.
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He has gone on to make a number of Premier League appearances, with many believing he could become United's first-choice left-back, but the club are said to want Chilwell so they can rotate between the pair in that position.
United's bitter rivals Manchester City were also thought to be interested in Chilwell, but have allegedly cooled their interest as they are not willing to pay the fee of £50m or more that Leicester are likely to demand, especially as they already have Benjamin Mendy and Oleksandr Zinchenko, leaving the door open for United to swoop.


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--E.ON customer hit with £19,000 electricity bill despite having pre-payment meter

A customer was hit with a £19,500 electricity bill despite being on a prepayment meter .
David Johnston , 50 , had been an E.ON customer for 10 years and had always paid for his power up front .
He got the shock of his life when his meter started consuming way more money than usual and he got in touch with the gas and electricity supplier before receiving a huge bill from the company .
Mr Johnston told the Daily Record 's The Judge column : “ I couldn ’ t understand why the meter was eating my money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days .
“ The house is ex-council and an end terrace with storage heaters and a coal fire .
I knew something was wrong.
” When he called E.ON , he was told he had an outstanding bill of £11,856.06 .
It later rose to £19,470.36 and the meter was collecting the debt .
David , who is married to Fiona , 52 , said : “ I told E.ON I was a pay-as-you-go customer so couldn ’ t possibly owe any money.
” E.ON insisted the storage heaters had not been connected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ I was astounded .
Turns out we have a complex four reading meter .
“ But we ’ ve had the same set-up since we moved in 20 years ago and never had a problem , it seems , until we switched supplier to E.ON .
“ E.ON told me to check my online account .
I had no idea I even had one .
There was no reason for me to ever check it .
“ But when I finally logged in , it made for grim reading.
” On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to worry as it would look at writing off the bill .
The bill , however , continued to rise as Mr Johnston saw the balance go up swiftly .
David , a hotel manager , of Newtonmore , Highland , said : “ We turned off all the storage heaters and I bought a couple of oil-fired radiators .
We also used the coal fire to get us by.
” The online account increased by £8054.30 overnight on January 6 , bringing the total to £19,470.86 .
David and Fiona , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using web chat to try to sort things out .
He said : “ Fiona was very worried – how could we possibly have used all this electricity and how were we going to pay for it ?
It didn ’ t bear thinking about .
“ We needed a clear explanation and also asked for a smart meter to be installed .
“ An appointment was made and I took time off work but no one turned up .
We are at our wits ’ end , stressed at a bill that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ ve no heating on and there ’ s no sign of this new meter .
Can you help ?
” E.ON said the debt had been written off , bringing David 's account balance to zero .
A spokesman said : “ We are sorry for this error in Mr Johnston ’ s balance , which has been corrected .
“ We have explained to Mr Johnston that there is no debt owing and that he just needs to continue paying for the energy he uses through his prepayment meter .
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David Johnston, 50, has been an E.ON customer for 10 years and was shocked when he received the huge electricity bill. He said he had always paid for his power up front
E.ON customer hit with £19,000 electricity bill despite having pre-payment meter
A customer was hit with a £19,500 electricity bill despite being on a prepayment meter.
David Johnston, 50, had been an E.ON customer for 10 years and had always paid for his power up front.
He got the shock of his life when his meter started consuming way more money than usual and he got in touch with the gas and electricity supplier before receiving a huge bill from the company.
Mr Johnston told the Daily Record's The Judge column: “I couldn’t understand why the meter was eating my money. I paid in £130 over three days.
“The house is ex-council and an end terrace with storage heaters and a coal fire. I knew something was wrong.”
When he called E.ON, he was told he had an outstanding bill of £11,856.06.
It later rose to £19,470.36 and the meter was collecting the debt.
Image: Collect) Collect)
David, who is married to Fiona, 52, said: “I told E.ON I was a pay-as-you-go customer so couldn’t possibly owe any money.”
E.ON insisted the storage heaters had not been connected to the meter.
Mr Johnston added: “I was astounded. Turns out we have a complex four reading meter.
“But we’ve had the same set-up since we moved in 20 years ago and never had a problem, it seems, until we switched supplier to E.ON.
“E.ON told me to check my online account. I had no idea I even had one. There was no reason for me to ever check it.
“But when I finally logged in, it made for grim reading.”
Image: PETER JOLLY NORTHPIX) PETER JOLLY NORTHPIX)
On November 8, E.ON told him not to worry as it would look at writing off the bill.
The bill, however, continued to rise as Mr Johnston saw the balance go up swiftly.
David, a hotel manager, of Newtonmore, Highland, said: “We turned off all the storage heaters and I bought a couple of oil-fired radiators. We also used the coal fire to get us by.”
The online account increased by £8054.30 overnight on January 6, bringing the total to £19,470.86.
David and Fiona, a nursery teacher, kept calling E.ON and using web chat to try to sort things out.
He said: “Fiona was very worried – how could we possibly have used all this electricity and how were we going to pay for it? It didn’t bear thinking about.
“We needed a clear explanation and also asked for a smart meter to be installed.
“An appointment was made and I took time off work but no one turned up. We are at our wits’ end, stressed at a bill that’s not our fault.
“We’ve no heating on and there’s no sign of this new meter. Can you help?”
E.ON said the debt had been written off, bringing David's account balance to zero.
A spokesman said: “We are sorry for this error in Mr Johnston’s balance, which has been corrected.
“We have explained to Mr Johnston that there is no debt owing and that he just needs to continue paying for the energy he uses through his prepayment meter.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood dishes that he 'had a sugar daddy' when he was a teen

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has opened up on being involved with a 43-year-old man when he was only 17 .
The dancing star , 55 , discussed the relationship that involved him swapping sex with the older man , who he names Mr.X , in return for his dance college fees being paid .
He also dished on being gifted a six-week world tour by the man and despite being a teenager at the time , Craig is adamant that he 'knew what he was doing ' .
The Australian native told Event magazine : `` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I knew exactly what I was doing . ''
Dance guru Craig is now in a happy relationship boyfriend Jonathan Myring , who is 22-years his junior , and the pair recently revealed that they plan on growing their family in an interview with Mirror Online .
Discussing adoption , told : “ I think it ’ s a really good idea .
Friends have done it and there are a lot of kids out there that need love and a secure home .
I ’ d adopt an older child , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he shared : “ I ’ d love to adopt .
I ’ d like two in one go , hopefully siblings .
Craig and I are on the same page.
” The couple , who have been together for nearly two years , also have plans to tie the knot .
Judge Craig shared : “ All our friends are asking , ‘ Are you going to get married ?
’ But I ’ m far too busy next year .
“ One day though – Jonathan is my soulmate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be with for the rest of my life.
” Craig met Jonathan on Tinder while he was on the Strictly Live Tour in Nottingham and they make their relationship work by spending as much time together as possible .
Gardener Jonathan works for Craig on their acres of land and accompanies him to Australia , where Craig up , for months at a time .
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The Strictly Come Dancing judge has lifted the lid on swapping sex with an older man in return for his dance college fees
Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood dishes that he 'had a sugar daddy' when he was a teen
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has opened up on being involved with a 43-year-old man when he was only 17.
The dancing star, 55, discussed the relationship that involved him swapping sex with the older man, who he names Mr.X, in return for his dance college fees being paid.
He also dished on being gifted a six-week world tour by the man and despite being a teenager at the time, Craig is adamant that he 'knew what he was doing'.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The Australian native told Event magazine: "It was a sugar daddy sort of thing. I knew exactly what I was doing."
Dance guru Craig is now in a happy relationship boyfriend Jonathan Myring, who is 22-years his junior, and the pair recently revealed that they plan on growing their family in an interview with Mirror Online.
Discussing adoption, told: “I think it’s a really good idea. Friends have done it and there are a lot of kids out there that need love and a secure home. I’d adopt an older child, not a baby.”
Jonathan agreed, as he shared: “I’d love to adopt. I’d like two in one go, hopefully siblings. Craig and I are on the same page.”
Image: Roland Leon Sunday Mirror) Roland Leon Sunday Mirror)
The couple, who have been together for nearly two years, also have plans to tie the knot.
Judge Craig shared: “All our friends are asking, ‘Are you going to get married?’ But I’m far too busy next year.
“One day though – Jonathan is my soulmate, he’s the man I want to be with for the rest of my life.”
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
Image: Roland Leon/Sunday Mirror) Roland Leon/Sunday Mirror)
Craig met Jonathan on Tinder while he was on the Strictly Live Tour in Nottingham and they make their relationship work by spending as much time together as possible.
Gardener Jonathan works for Craig on their acres of land and accompanies him to Australia, where Craig up, for months at a time.
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thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Man Utd 'increase Bruno Fernandes offer' in bid to complete transfer before deadline

Manchester United have reportedly launched an improved bid for Bruno Fernandes .
United had been hopeful of getting a deal done for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder this month , but the two clubs have so far been apart in their transfer valuations .
An initial offer of around £42.5m was made for the Portugal international , plus bonuses , but Sporting rejected the bid .
They are looking for around £50m up front from the Red Devils but United hope their latest offer can tempt Sporting into doing business .
The Times reports United submitted a new bid for Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance-related bonuses .
Sporting are reportedly beginning to lower their demands and there is a growing hope at Old Trafford that a deal can be reached .
Former United striker Michael Owen is n't convinced though and fears Fernandes may struggle to make the step up to the Premier League .
`` Something ’ s going wrong fundamentally at the club where they ’ re not getting the best out of them .
“ I think that ’ s what you ’ ve got to find out first before you just go and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute , as we ’ ve all said , there ’ s scattergun signings , there ’ s scattergun tactics , there ’ s scattergun everything .
“ That ’ s why I ’ d be so hesitant if I was holding the purse strings at Manchester United just to go ‘ Yeah , go on , go and sign another £100-200m player ’ - it ’ s going to be a waste again .
”

Manchester United have reportedly launched an improved offer for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes after an initial bid was rejected
Manchester United have reportedly launched an improved bid for Bruno Fernandes.
United had been hopeful of getting a deal done for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder this month, but the two clubs have so far been apart in their transfer valuations.
An initial offer of around £42.5m was made for the Portugal international, plus bonuses, but Sporting rejected the bid.
They are looking for around £50m up front from the Red Devils but United hope their latest offer can tempt Sporting into doing business.
The Times reports United submitted a new bid for Fernandes on Saturday, worth £46.4m, including performance-related bonuses.
Image: Global Media Group/Sipa USA) Global Media Group/Sipa USA)
Sporting are reportedly beginning to lower their demands and there is a growing hope at Old Trafford that a deal can be reached.
Former United striker Michael Owen isn't convinced though and fears Fernandes may struggle to make the step up to the Premier League.
"Something’s going wrong fundamentally at the club where they’re not getting the best out of them.
Image: Global Media Group/Sipa USA) Global Media Group/Sipa USA)
“I think that’s what you’ve got to find out first before you just go and blow another £100m.
“At the minute, as we’ve all said, there’s scattergun signings, there’s scattergun tactics, there’s scattergun everything.
“That’s why I’d be so hesitant if I was holding the purse strings at Manchester United just to go ‘Yeah, go on, go and sign another £100-200m player’ - it’s going to be a waste again.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Coronavirus victim writhes around and shakes uncontrollably on hospital trolley

A helpless coronavirus victim is seen shaking uncontrollably on a hospital bed in China as the death toll in the county rises to 56 .
The disturbing clip , which was uploaded on to Twitter , shows a woman holding the head of the patient as he or she appears to be having a fit under a blanket .
Others surrounding the trolley are wearing protective masks as the victim is seen writhing all over .
Hospitals in Wuhan - where the killer virus first struck - are bursting at the seams with locals facing a two-day wait to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , told the South China Morning Post she had spent the last week taking her sick husband to different hospitals so he can tested to see if he has coronavirus .
She said : “ I have nothing .
No protective clothing , only a raincoat , and I am standing outside the hospital in the rain “ I am desperate , I have lost count of time and days .
I don ’ t know if we will both live to see the new year.
” The Chinese government is racing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to control the outbreak .
Chinese state media says the new hospital will have beds for 1,000 people , and is based on a similar hospital set up in Beijing to help tackle the Sars virus in 2003 .
Meanwhile Wuhan has been reduced to a 'ghost city ' as 56 million people in China are on lock down in a desperate attempt to tackle the virus .
A video , shot by an American woman on Friday , shows just a handful of people on the streets in the city of 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed across 18 cities in the country .
More than 1,300 people have been infected and while experts are tracing the origin of the deadly virus , many have suggested that the pneumonia-like disease could be down to a trend of eating live animals .
Yanzhong Huang , a public heath expert at the Council for Foreign Relations , told Time magazine : `` This is just part of Chinese culture .
They love to eat anything alive . ''
However , wet markets , especially those selling live animals , could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A mixture of urine , faeces and other bodily fluids from live , wild creatures ends up mixing with blood from butchered animals , providing ideal opportunities for viruses and bacteria to thrive , it is reported .
Two hundred British citizens who are trapped in Wuhan will be rescued in a huge evacuation plan .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is believed to have asked officials to look into a possible airlift to rescue expats after the government initially said they would be left in China to avoid spreading the deadly virus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 31 people across England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland had been tested for the deadly flu-like virus , but all tests have come back negative , according to the Department of Health ( DoH ) .
There are also no confirmed diagnoses in UK citizens abroad , and the risk to the public is still classed as low .
Pressure grew on the government to help expats after China 's president Xi Jinping admitted on Saturday that his country was facing a `` grave situation '' .

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: The disturbing clip shows a woman holding the head of the patient while they appear to be having a fit under a blanket in China as the death toll creeps up to 56
A helpless coronavirus victim is seen shaking uncontrollably on a hospital bed in China as the death toll in the county rises to 56.
The disturbing clip, which was uploaded on to Twitter, shows a woman holding the head of the patient as he or she appears to be having a fit under a blanket.
Others surrounding the trolley are wearing protective masks as the victim is seen writhing all over.
Hospitals in Wuhan - where the killer virus first struck - are bursting at the seams with locals facing a two-day wait to be seen by medics.
Xiaoxi, 36, told the South China Morning Post she had spent the last week taking her sick husband to different hospitals so he can tested to see if he has coronavirus.
She said: “I have nothing. No protective clothing, only a raincoat, and I am standing outside the hospital in the rain
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
“I am desperate, I have lost count of time and days. I don’t know if we will both live to see the new year.”
The Chinese government is racing to build a new hospital as it battles to control the outbreak.
Chinese state media says the new hospital will have beds for 1,000 people, and is based on a similar hospital set up in Beijing to help tackle the Sars virus in 2003.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Meanwhile Wuhan has been reduced to a 'ghost city' as 56 million people in China are on lock down in a desperate attempt to tackle the virus.
A video, shot by an American woman on Friday, shows just a handful of people on the streets in the city of 11 million.
Public transport has also been closed across 18 cities in the country.
More than 1,300 people have been infected and while experts are tracing the origin of the deadly virus, many have suggested that the pneumonia-like disease could be down to a trend of eating live animals.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Yanzhong Huang, a public heath expert at the Council for Foreign Relations, told Time magazine: "This is just part of Chinese culture. They love to eat anything alive."
However, wet markets, especially those selling live animals, could be another contributing factor to the outbreak.
A mixture of urine, faeces and other bodily fluids from live, wild creatures ends up mixing with blood from butchered animals, providing ideal opportunities for viruses and bacteria to thrive, it is reported.
Two hundred British citizens who are trapped in Wuhan will be rescued in a huge evacuation plan.
Image: CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/REX) CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/REX)
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is believed to have asked officials to look into a possible airlift to rescue expats after the government initially said they would be left in China to avoid spreading the deadly virus in the UK.
As of Sunday morning, 31 people across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland had been tested for the deadly flu-like virus, but all tests have come back negative, according to the Department of Health (DoH).
There are also no confirmed diagnoses in UK citizens abroad, and the risk to the public is still classed as low.
Pressure grew on the government to help expats after China's president Xi Jinping admitted on Saturday that his country was facing a "grave situation".


thedailymirror--2020-01-26--Jurgen Klopp won't manage Liverpool's FA Cup replay as he discloses first-team plan

Jurgen Klopp has vowed to play Liverpool 's kids in their FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury as it clashes with the Premier League 's winter break .
And the Liverpool manager insists neither he nor his Champions League-winning senior stars will even be there .
Klopp was unimpressed with the Premier League leaders ' display at League One Town on Sunday as the hosts rallied from 2-0 down to earn a replay .
The return is scheduled for Tuesday , February 4 , which clashes with a week-long holiday Klopp has already promised the Club World Cup winners in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 2 to February 16 .
He confirmed development coach Neil Critchley will again be in charge after bossing a young Liverpool side in a 5-0 League Cup exit at Aston Villa last month when the seniors were in Qatar .
“ We will not be there and it will be the kids , ” said Klopp , when asked about the replay .
“ I know that is not very popular .
“ In April 2019 we got a letter from the Premier League where they ask us to respect the winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or competitive games .
“ We respect that .
I said to the boys already two weeks ago that we will have a winter break .
“ We have to respect the players ' welfare .
“ They need a rest – a mental rest and physical rest .
That is what the winter break is about .
“ We had to make these decisions before because the players have families .
“ International players like Jordan Henderson , Virgil van Dijk , Gigi Wijnaldum , Trent Alexander-Arnold , Mo Salah , Saido @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never have ( time ) off .
“ So this is the moment when it was clear months ago that there would be a winter break .
“ They do n't have a week off , they train for themselves .
“ But they wo n't come to Melwood and they do n't play a football game.
” Klopp felt Shrewsbury deserved their draw after creating plenty of chances and rallying from Curtis Jones ' first-half opener and Donald Love 's second-half horror own goal .
The German added : “ I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the minimum they deserved with the chances they had .
“ But for us it is not a wonderful football day , obviously.
” Scottish striker Jason Cummings pulled a goal back from the spot in the 65th minute before levelling in the 75th minute .
The forward , who has seven goals this term , said : “ I am delighted to score against the best team in the world .
It is fantastic for the club .
“ I had to fight a few of the lads off for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalties , but I am glad it went in .
“ The second one I just kept my head down and thankfully it went in . ''
Looking ahead to the replay next week , Cummings added : “ Anfield will be massive now .
The boys will be up for it .
“ We are not biggest club financially but it will be good for us .
”

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U23 coach Neil Critchley will take charge as Klopp puts trust in Liverpool's youngsters with replay falling during Premier League's winter break
Jurgen Klopp has vowed to play Liverpool's kids in their FA Cup replay with Shrewsbury as it clashes with the Premier League's winter break.
And the Liverpool manager insists neither he nor his Champions League-winning senior stars will even be there.
Klopp was unimpressed with the Premier League leaders' display at League One Town on Sunday as the hosts rallied from 2-0 down to earn a replay.
The return is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, which clashes with a week-long holiday Klopp has already promised the Club World Cup winners in their agreed top-flight break, which runs from February 2 to February 16.
He confirmed development coach Neil Critchley will again be in charge after bossing a young Liverpool side in a 5-0 League Cup exit at Aston Villa last month when the seniors were in Qatar.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“We will not be there and it will be the kids,” said Klopp, when asked about the replay.
“I know that is not very popular.
“In April 2019 we got a letter from the Premier League where they ask us to respect the winter break and not to organise international friendlies or competitive games.
“We respect that. I said to the boys already two weeks ago that we will have a winter break.
“We have to respect the players' welfare.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“They need a rest – a mental rest and physical rest. That is what the winter break is about.
“We had to make these decisions before because the players have families.
“International players like Jordan Henderson, Virgil van Dijk, Gigi Wijnaldum, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah, Saido Mane, all these guys, they never have (time) off.
“So this is the moment when it was clear months ago that there would be a winter break.
“They don't have a week off, they train for themselves.
Image: PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX) PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX)
“They have running programmes and fitness programmes.
“But they won't come to Melwood and they don't play a football game.”
Klopp felt Shrewsbury deserved their draw after creating plenty of chances and rallying from Curtis Jones' first-half opener and Donald Love's second-half horror own goal.
The German added: “I have to say congratulations to Shrewsbury because it was the minimum they deserved with the chances they had.
“But for us it is not a wonderful football day, obviously.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Scottish striker Jason Cummings pulled a goal back from the spot in the 65th minute before levelling in the 75th minute.
The forward, who has seven goals this term, said: “I am delighted to score against the best team in the world. It is fantastic for the club.
“I had to fight a few of the lads off for the penalty. I am always confident taking penalties, but I am glad it went in.
“The second one I just kept my head down and thankfully it went in."
Image: PA) PA)
Looking ahead to the replay next week, Cummings added:“Anfield will be massive now. The boys will be up for it.
“We are not biggest club financially but it will be good for us.”