thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Solskjaer could draw inspiration from Lampard as he plots Man Utd glory

The really great managers of big clubs are ruthless – and I ’ m just not sure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has that in his locker .
Last week he talked about the Europa League being great for the growth of his young pups and his words could hardly have contrasted more starkly with what Frank Lampard had to say about Chelsea ’ s demise in the Champions League .
Lampard was frustrated by the gap between his side and Bayern Munich , and made no bones about the fact that he wanted , and expected , his club to close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Anfield last month , the Blues boss was clearly hacked off at being part of Liverpool ’ s title celebrations – and I like that being part of his make-up .
Solskjaer ’ s comments , on the other hand , always seem a little conciliatory , they lack that little bit of edge .
And my concern is that some of his pronouncements make him sound like the man who will get Manchester United to the front door – but not necessarily through it .
That ’ s not easy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I ’ m delighted he and other younger managers are getting a chance at bigger clubs .
I just worry that his language in interviews could be a little harder and more forthright .
And because it ’ s not , he and United will find themselves sleepwalking towards being second , third or fourth in the Premier League for the next few years , with only the odd FA Cup or League Cup , or even Europa League , win to show for their efforts .
Because of everything that has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it ’ s Solskjaer , a lot of United supporters seem to be of the thinking , ‘ Well , let ’ s give Ole five or six years to let these youngsters breathe and bring new players in and blood them , let ’ s reinvent the Busby Babes ’ .
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Have your say below But City will have bought another five or six , even 10 , top-quality players in that time , and it ’ s not as if Liverpool , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , won ’ t be trying to press home the advantages they now have over United Solskjaer has done plenty of good at United and he and Lampard do have plenty in common .
They are both bright men and if they were starting at A and working their way through the alphabet , they ’ d arrive at P and Q together .
But Q to Z is where Lampard moves ahead and everybody in football knows that ’ s the difference between winning the biggest trophies or finishing runner-up .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is that United ’ s board of directors and recruitment department have got things completely wrong in the last few years so Solskjaer is having to sort all that out .
But I ’ m just not sure he sounds like a guy who is going to bowl United right through the balls of Liverpool , City , Arsenal , Chelsea and Tottenham next season – and that ’ s what a really great United manager should sound like .
Today ’ s Europa League semi-final with Sevilla will be 50/50 but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidence given that , providing they get the service , they have attacking players who can hurt any team in Europe on their day .
But I fancy Sevilla to prevail , just ... and go on to win the trophy .
The Spaniards have the cuteness of a top La Liga side about them and they feel this is their competition , which is why they ’ re now my favourites .
And a defeat will leave more questions than answers for United .

Man Utd and Chelsea both finished in the top four but their managers are not singing off the same hymn sheet and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may need to develop a tougher edge
The really great managers of big clubs are ruthless – and I’m just not sure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has that in his locker.
Last week he talked about the Europa League being great for the growth of his young pups and his words could hardly have contrasted more starkly with what Frank Lampard had to say about Chelsea’s demise in the Champions League.
Lampard was frustrated by the gap between his side and Bayern Munich, and made no bones about the fact that he wanted, and expected, his club to close it as quickly as possible.
Likewise at Anfield last month, the Blues boss was clearly hacked off at being part of Liverpool’s title celebrations – and I like that being part of his make-up.
Solskjaer’s comments, on the other hand, always seem a little conciliatory, they lack that little bit of edge.
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And my concern is that some of his pronouncements make him sound like the man who will get Manchester United to the front door – but not necessarily through it.
That’s not easy to say because I really like the Norwegian and I’m delighted he and other younger managers are getting a chance at bigger clubs.
I just worry that his language in interviews could be a little harder and more forthright.
And because it’s not, he and United will find themselves sleepwalking towards being second, third or fourth in the Premier League for the next few years, with only the odd FA Cup or League Cup, or even Europa League, win to show for their efforts.
Because of everything that has happened since Sir Alex Ferguson left and because it’s Solskjaer, a lot of United supporters seem to be of the thinking, ‘Well, let’s give Ole five or six years to let these youngsters breathe and bring new players in and blood them, let’s reinvent the Busby Babes’.
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But City will have bought another five or six, even 10, top-quality players in that time, and it’s not as if Liverpool, having had a taste of the title, won’t be trying to press home the advantages they now have over United
Solskjaer has done plenty of good at United and he and Lampard do have plenty in common.
They are both bright men and if they were starting at A and working their way through the alphabet, they’d arrive at P and Q together.
But Q to Z is where Lampard moves ahead and everybody in football knows that’s the difference between winning the biggest trophies or finishing runner-up.
The context to all this, of course, is that United’s board of directors and recruitment department have got things completely wrong in the last few years so Solskjaer is having to sort all that out.
But I’m just not sure he sounds like a guy who is going to bowl United right through the balls of Liverpool, City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham next season – and that’s what a really great United manager should sound like.
Today’s Europa League semi-final with Sevilla will be 50/50 but United can go into the game with confidence given that, providing they get the service, they have attacking players who can hurt any team in Europe on their day.
But I fancy Sevilla to prevail, just... and go on to win the trophy.
The Spaniards have the cuteness of a top La Liga side about them and they feel this is their competition, which is why they’re now my favourites.
And a defeat will leave more questions than answers for United.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Paul Hollywood's ex Summer Monteys-Fullam find new love with Hollyoaks star

Bake Off star Paul hollywood ’ s ex-girlfriend Summer Monteys-Fullam has found new love with Hollyoaks star Fabrizio Santino .
The 25-year-old barmaid enjoyed a high profile romance with 54-year-old cookery expert Paul for two years between 2017 and 2019 .
But now the caramel haired beauty has been spotted enjoying the thrills of a new romance with 37-year-old soap hunk Fabrizio – who played Ziggy Roscoe in Channel 4 ’ s Hollyoaks between 2013 and 2015 .
Summer and Fabrizio were spotted locking lips , working up a sweat playing sports , and vigorously rubbing sun cream on each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Summer was also seen playfully splashing water all over Fab ’ s topless abdomen as they relaxed during the heatwave together .
The pair took shelter from the summer rays under the shade of a tree – while Summer sizzled in a bright strapless boob-tube and denim hot pants .
An onlooker revealed the pair were displaying all signs of a blossoming romance , telling The Sun on Sunday : “ Summer looked absolutely gorgeous as well as very happy and wrapped up in the guy she was with .
“ They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bat and ball before they went to cool off together.
” Summer and Paul endured a high profile romance when they were together – which drew extra attention due to the younger lover ’ s public clashes with Paul ’ s ex-wife Alex Hollywood .
While her own romance with Paul is said to have ended over her refusal to agree to sign a nondisclosure agreement to be with him .
Ambitious Summer has been taking steps to boost her own star power following the collapse of the romance in August last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with Off Limits Entertainment , with a source telling the Daily Star : `` She 's decided to step things up a gear by getting new representation .
`` Summer is hoping this decision will open doors to lots of TV shows and fame in her own right . ''

Summer has reportedly struck up a romance with Hollyoaks hunk Fabrizio Santino exactly one year after splitting from Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood
Bake Off star Paul hollywood’s ex-girlfriend Summer Monteys-Fullam has found new love with Hollyoaks star Fabrizio Santino.
The 25-year-old barmaid enjoyed a high profile romance with 54-year-old cookery expert Paul for two years between 2017 and 2019.
But now the caramel haired beauty has been spotted enjoying the thrills of a new romance with 37-year-old soap hunk Fabrizio – who played Ziggy Roscoe in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks between 2013 and 2015.
Summer and Fabrizio were spotted locking lips, working up a sweat playing sports, and vigorously rubbing sun cream on each other in a London park last week.
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Summer was also seen playfully splashing water all over Fab’s topless abdomen as they relaxed during the heatwave together.
The pair took shelter from the summer rays under the shade of a tree – while Summer sizzled in a bright strapless boob-tube and denim hot pants.
An onlooker revealed the pair were displaying all signs of a blossoming romance, telling The Sun on Sunday: “Summer looked absolutely gorgeous as well as very happy and wrapped up in the guy she was with.
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“They were laughing and joking and playing with a bat and ball before they went to cool off together.”
Summer and Paul endured a high profile romance when they were together – which drew extra attention due to the younger lover’s public clashes with Paul’s ex-wife Alex Hollywood.
While her own romance with Paul is said to have ended over her refusal to agree to sign a nondisclosure agreement to be with him.
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Ambitious Summer has been taking steps to boost her own star power following the collapse of the romance in August last year.
Earlier this year she signed up with Off Limits Entertainment, with a source telling the Daily Star: "She's decided to step things up a gear by getting new representation.
"Summer is hoping this decision will open doors to lots of TV shows and fame in her own right."


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Everyday things which can improve sleep - as you don’t have to sit to meditate

A regular meditation practice has been shown to reduce levels of stress and anxiety , improve sleep and concentration , promote kindness and self awareness , lower blood pressure and reduce cognitive decline .
But what exactly is meditation , and how do you do it ?
Yoga teacher Melanie Hancill explains… It ’ s not about clearing the mind… The two most common things that put people off meditation are the belief that you have to sit and clear the mind , and that you have failed at the practice if you get lost in thought .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t completely empty the mind of thoughts – our brains are wired to think .
Mindfulness meditation is the practice of simply noticing those thoughts as they come along .
We start with the intention of focusing on the breath , and when we notice that the mind has wandered off , we gently invite the awareness back to the breath .
Over time , we become aware of the kind of thoughts that come up for us – without getting lost in them or judging them as ‘ good ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re new to meditation , it can feel strange to sit and observe the mind – it might be the first time you ’ ve ever done this .
A simple way of thinking about meditation is that it is an exercise to train the mind , a bit like how fitness exercises train the body .
The more we do , the easier it will become .
Often , the mind begins to wander after only one breath , but that ’ s OK .
In time , the moments of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become bigger , helping you to feel more calm , focused and less reactive .
How long should I meditate for ?
Set small goals , such as meditating for 2 minutes every morning .
When that feels ok , up the time to 5 , 10 or 20 minutes .
How to do it… 1 Start by finding a comfortable seat .
Somewhere you can sit up tall – either cross-legged on the floor or in a chair .
Close your eyes or soften your gaze so you are not focusing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the palms down on the tops of your thighs .
2 Take a moment to notice the sensation of sitting – become aware of the ground or chair beneath you , and the parts of your body in contact with them .
Now bring your focus to your hands , noticing the weight of them on your thighs , and the sensation of the fabric of your clothes on your skin .
3 Now begin to notice how your breath feels in your body as you inhale and exhale .
Make no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let your natural breath flow in and out .
Perhaps you feel your belly or your chest rising as you inhale and then falling as you exhale .
Or you notice the cool sensation of the breath as it enters your nose and goes down your throat , and the sensation of the warmed breath leaving your body as you breathe out .
4 Aim to stay focused on these sensations of the breath , but when you notice the mind wandering , acknowledge the thought , then come back to the breath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to end your practise , notice the sensations of the ground beneath you , and slowly open your eyes .
You don ’ t always have to sit to meditate , you can use everyday tasks as tools to drop into the present moment .
Try these… See if you can pay attention to the movement of your hands , the sensation of the soap and water trickling off them , and how the skin feels once you have dried your hands .
We ’ re often busy or chatting while we eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of food feels – the taste , sensation and sound – as you chew .
Rather than seeing the action as a means to an end ( either getting to the top or bottom of the stairs ) , notice the movement and positioning of your feet on each step .

Finding a moment of calm during a busy day can often seem impossible, but squeezing in just a couple of minutes can have a big impact on your life
Meditation for sleep: Everyday things which can improve rest - as you don’t have to sit
A regular meditation practice has been shown to reduce levels of stress and anxiety, improve sleep and concentration, promote kindness and self awareness, lower blood pressure and reduce cognitive decline.
But what exactly is meditation, and how do you do it? Yoga teacher Melanie Hancill explains…
It’s not about clearing the mind…
The two most common things that put people off meditation are the belief that you have to sit and clear the mind, and that you have failed at the practice if you get lost in thought.
But it is really important to understand that we can’t completely empty the mind of thoughts – our brains are wired to think.
Mindfulness meditation is the practice of simply noticing those thoughts as they come along. We start with the intention of focusing on the breath, and when we notice that the mind has wandered off, we gently invite the awareness back to the breath.
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Over time, we become aware of the kind of thoughts that come up for us – without getting lost in them or judging them as ‘good’ or ‘bad’.
Practice makes perfect
If you’re new to meditation, it can feel strange to sit and observe the mind – it might be the first time you’ve ever done this.
A simple way of thinking about meditation is that it is an exercise to train the mind, a bit like how fitness exercises train the body. The more we do, the easier it will become.
Often, the mind begins to wander after only one breath, but that’s OK. In time, the moments of stillness and calm between the thoughts may become bigger, helping you to feel more calm, focused and less reactive.
How long should I meditate for?
Set small goals, such as meditating for 2 minutes every morning. When that feels ok, up the time to 5, 10 or 20 minutes.
Image: Getty) Getty)
How to do it…
1 Start by finding a comfortable seat. Somewhere you can sit up tall – either cross-legged on the floor or in a chair.
Close your eyes or soften your gaze so you are not focusing on anything in particular. Place your hands with the palms down on the tops of your thighs.
2 Take a moment to notice the sensation of sitting – become aware of the ground or chair beneath you, and the parts of your body in contact with them.
Now bring your focus to your hands, noticing the weight of them on your thighs, and the sensation of the fabric of your clothes on your skin.
3 Now begin to notice how your breath feels in your body as you inhale and exhale. Make no effort to change the breath, simply let your natural breath flow in and out.
Perhaps you feel your belly or your chest rising as you inhale and then falling as you exhale. Or you notice the cool sensation of the breath as it enters your nose and goes down your throat, and the sensation of the warmed breath leaving your body as you breathe out.
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4 Aim to stay focused on these sensations of the breath, but when you notice the mind wandering, acknowledge the thought, then come back to the breath again.
5 When you are ready to end your practise, notice the sensations of the ground beneath you, and slowly open your eyes.
Mindful moments throughout the day
You don’t always have to sit to meditate, you can use everyday tasks as tools to drop into the present moment. Try these…
Washing your hands
See if you can pay attention to the movement of your hands, the sensation of the soap and water trickling off them, and how the skin feels once you have dried your hands.
Eating
We’re often busy or chatting while we eat. Instead, notice how each mouthful of food feels – the taste, sensation and sound – as you chew.
Walking up stairs
Rather than seeing the action as a means to an end (either getting to the top or bottom of the stairs), notice the movement and positioning of your feet on each step.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Rio Ferdinand expects Man City conspiracy theories after VAR controversy

Rio Ferdinand reckons the conspiracy theories will begin appearing after Manchester City suffered another Champions League exit .
The Premier League outfit were sent packing by Lyon in the last eight despite being heavy favourites .
But the turning point in their 3-1 defeat was a crucial refereeing decision that saw them go 2-1 down after Kevin De Bruyne had equalised .
Moussa Dembele slotted past Ederson but only after he looked to have fouled Aymeric Laporte .
His Lyon team-mate also stepped over the ball while being in an offside position but after a VAR review the goal stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what City fans will call injustices as their European hoodoo continues .
And Ferdinand , who feels as if the goal should 've been chalked off , believes all sorts of theories will ignite .
He said : `` If I 'm on that pitch I think it 's a definite foul .
It 's got to be .
City were dominating at that point .
`` 100 % contact .
I do n't understand how they ca n't call that .
There 's going to be people saying conspiracy theories now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ etc .
`` But I believe that 's a foul there and the man goes on to score the goal . ''
Dembele scored a second late on , less than 60 seconds after Raheem Sterling had blazed over with the goal at his mercy .
What should Pep Guardiola have done against Lyon ?
Have your say below .
A goal could 've sent the quarter final into extra-time but the forward fluffed his lines to leave the City bench with their head in their hands .
After the game a reflective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues were being discussed as his side exited the competition .
“ Yes , it ’ s the same stuff , ” he said .
” In the first half it wasn ’ t good enough .
We know that .
We started slow .
“ In the second half we played really well .
Had chances .
But then the 2-1 , and 3-1 ends the game .
It ’ s a shame to go out that way . ''

Man City were sent crashing out of the Champions League by Lyon but it wasn't without controversy as a contentious VAR call went against the Premier League outfit
Rio Ferdinand reckons the conspiracy theories will begin appearing after Manchester City suffered another Champions League exit.
The Premier League outfit were sent packing by Lyon in the last eight despite being heavy favourites.
But the turning point in their 3-1 defeat was a crucial refereeing decision that saw them go 2-1 down after Kevin De Bruyne had equalised.
Moussa Dembele slotted past Ederson but only after he looked to have fouled Aymeric Laporte.
His Lyon team-mate also stepped over the ball while being in an offside position but after a VAR review the goal stood.
The incident joins a long list of what City fans will call injustices as their European hoodoo continues.
And Ferdinand, who feels as if the goal should've been chalked off, believes all sorts of theories will ignite.
He said: "If I'm on that pitch I think it's a definite foul. It's got to be. City were dominating at that point.
"100% contact. I don't understand how they can't call that. There's going to be people saying conspiracy theories now if you're a City fan, etc.
"But I believe that's a foul there and the man goes on to score the goal."
Dembele scored a second late on, less than 60 seconds after Raheem Sterling had blazed over with the goal at his mercy.
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What should Pep Guardiola have done against Lyon? Have your say below.
A goal could've sent the quarter final into extra-time but the forward fluffed his lines to leave the City bench with their head in their hands.
After the game a reflective De Bruyne bemoaned the fact that similar issues were being discussed as his side exited the competition.
“Yes, it’s the same stuff,” he said. ”In the first half it wasn’t good enough. We know that. We started slow.
“In the second half we played really well. Had chances. But then the 2-1, and 3-1 ends the game. It’s a shame to go out that way."


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Northampton Stars warned of consequences if they breach rugby's Covid protocols

Northampton rugby stars have been warned they face the axe if they threaten rugby ’ s restart by breaching Covid protocols .
Saints today resume their Premiership campaign against Wasps with their town recording the highest rate of new coronavirus case infections in England this week .
In the same period the failure of Aberdeen and Celtic footballers to stick to guidelines led to three Scottish Premiership matches being postponed .
Saints boss Chris Boyd said his players are constantly reminded that keeping Covid out of the rugby club is a 24/7 responsibility and that “ 100 per cent ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excluded .
“ This is a serious issue and we can ’ t afford to be sloppy and lazy in any way , ” he said .
“ So from us it ’ s a constant drip-feed message of what ’ s appropriate .
“ The boys are told when they have to shower , they have to change their kit between sessions , they have to sanitise relentlessly in sessions .
“ It ’ s become the norm because we know socially distancing is , for human beings , inherently a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t work with alcohol and it certainly doesn ’ t work with young kids.
” Saints captain Teimana Harrison insists the players are already self-policing , reminding each other to be “ sensible ” and make decisions that are going to “ benefit the team and not just yourself ” .

Saints resume their Premiership campaign against Wasps with town recording the highest rate of new coronavirus cases infections in England this week
Northampton rugby stars have been warned they face the axe if they threaten rugby’s restart by breaching Covid protocols.
Saints today resume their Premiership campaign against Wasps with their town recording the highest rate of new coronavirus case infections in England this week.
In the same period the failure of Aberdeen and Celtic footballers to stick to guidelines led to three Scottish Premiership matches being postponed.
Saints boss Chris Boyd said his players are constantly reminded that keeping Covid out of the rugby club is a 24/7 responsibility and that “100 per cent” anyone stepping out of line will be excluded.
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“This is a serious issue and we can’t afford to be sloppy and lazy in any way,” he said. “So from us it’s a constant drip-feed message of what’s appropriate.
“The boys are told when they have to shower, they have to change their kit between sessions, they have to sanitise relentlessly in sessions.
“It’s become the norm because we know socially distancing is, for human beings, inherently a very difficult thing to do. It certainly doesn’t work with alcohol and it certainly doesn’t work with young kids.”
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Saints captain Teimana Harrison insists the players are already self-policing, reminding each other to be “sensible” and make decisions that are going to “benefit the team and not just yourself”.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Mum's final act of heroism as she and her three kids killed by abusive husband

The family of a mum-of-three who was doused in petrol and set on fire by her estranged husband have revealed her heartbreaking final moments .
The 31-year-old mother died in hospital hours after her abusive husband Rowan Baxter killed their three children after ambushing the family on their morning school run in Brisbane on February 19 .
The tragic case was one of the most shocking examples of domestic abuse in Australian history .
Hannah suffered burns to 97 per cent of her body and her children Aaliyah , six , Laianah , four , and Trey , three , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who trained for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL , then killed himself by stabbing himself in the chest .
Eyewitnesses saw Hannah jumping from the burning vehicle inflames shouting `` he poured petrol on me '' before a neighbour rushed to her aid .
She was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women 's hospital where she later died .
This week it has been revealed that Hannah gave three police interviews before she succumbed to her injuries .
Her brother Nat told 7 News : “ Up until the very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could to make sure whatever happened , that he was either going to pay for it , or everyone knew what had happened .
“ I can ’ t get over it .
I couldn ’ t believe what we heard from the police and first responders - her act of heroism toward the end .
“ You couldn ’ t be prouder of her . ''
In an interview with Q Weekend , Hannah ’ s parents , Suzanne and Lloyd Clarke , revealed how their daughter spent her final moments in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So I told her that I loved her , that she was my little girl , and that I was so sorry I had n't been able to protect her.
” Nat said he could not even hold her hand as he did not want to hurt her .
He said : “ Mum told me to hold her hand , but I could n't because I somehow thought if I touched her burns I might hurt her .
“ Silly is n't it ?
But I just did n't want her to @ @ @ @ @

Mum Hannah Clarke suffered burns to her 97 per cent of her body but gave three interviews to police in intensive care
Mum's final act of heroism as she and her three kids killed by abusive husband
The family of a mum-of-three who was doused in petrol and set on fire by her estranged husband have revealed her heartbreaking final moments.
The 31-year-old mother died in hospital hours after her abusive husband Rowan Baxter killed their three children after ambushing the family on their morning school run in Brisbane on February 19.
The tragic case was one of the most shocking examples of domestic abuse in Australian history.
Hannah suffered burns to 97 per cent of her body and her children Aaliyah, six, Laianah, four, and Trey, three, died at the scene.
Baxter, who trained for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, then killed himself by stabbing himself in the chest.
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Eyewitnesses saw Hannah jumping from the burning vehicle inflames shouting "he poured petrol on me" before a neighbour rushed to her aid.
She was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women's hospital where she later died.
This week it has been revealed that Hannah gave three police interviews before she succumbed to her injuries.
Her brother Nat told 7 News: “Up until the very last minute, she did everything she could to make sure whatever happened, that he was either going to pay for it, or everyone knew what had happened.
“I can’t get over it. I couldn’t believe what we heard from the police and first responders - her act of heroism toward the end.
“You couldn’t be prouder of her."
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In an interview with Q Weekend, Hannah’s parents, Suzanne and Lloyd Clarke, revealed how their daughter spent her final moments in intensive care.
Lloyd said: “So I told her that I loved her, that she was my little girl, and that I was so sorry I hadn't been able to protect her.”
Nat said he could not even hold her hand as he did not want to hurt her.
He said: “Mum told me to hold her hand, but I couldn't because I somehow thought if I touched her burns I might hurt her.
“Silly isn't it? But I just didn't want her to hurt any more.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Rachael Bletchly: We must always remember the Forgotten Army of VJ Day

I have been privileged to meet many heroes of the Second World War - Desert Rats and D-Day veterans , Dam Busters and Battle of Britain aces , seamen and submariners .
And no matter how old or frail they are , their service memories remain vivid .
Because the sights and sounds of war can never be forgotten .
In May I heard dozens of accounts of VE Day , that glorious moment when the fighting stopped and the boys could finally come home .
Except that wasn ’ t the whole story .
Because in the stifling jungles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of men were still fighting or starving in brutal PoW camps .
It would be another three months before atomic bombs forced the Japanese to surrender , 75 years ago Saturday .
And when our boys in the 14th Army returned home they got a very different reception .
Brits wanted to move on .
They didn ’ t want reminding of war .
So Victory in Europe eclipsed Victory in Japan and those soldiers became the Forgotten Army .
Colonel Cary Owtram wrote a memoir of his “ 1000 Days on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d hidden in bamboo poles at his prison camp .
“ No publisher would touch it in the 1950s , ” his daughter Pat told me .
“ People just wanted to forget the war.
” Pat and her sister Jean finally published the book themselves , in 2017 .
But far too many heroes suffered in silence for decades because others wanted to forget .
It ’ s different now though , isn ’ t it ?
The Royal Family led the VJ Day commemorations , the BBC aired special programmes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flew the length of Britain to mark the anniversary .
Today ’ s Brits haven ’ t “ forgotten ” Victory in Japan – because they never knew about it in the first place .
A poll by forces charity SSAFA shows 46 per cent don ’ t know what VJ Day is while 52 per cent aren ’ t bothered about marking it .
“ It seems this key date is slowly being erased from British history , ” says SSAFA boss Sir Gary Coward .
“ We need to reflect and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and its huge sacrifices.
” VJ Day heroes could never forget the sights and sound of war .
So WE must never forget THEM .

VJ day, marking its 75th anniversary this weekend, is not as well known among Brits as VE Day - but we must still honour the memories of the heroes who fought for us
Rachael Bletchly: We must always remember the Forgotten Army of VJ Day
I have been privileged to meet many heroes of the Second World War - Desert Rats and D-Day veterans, Dam Busters and Battle of Britain aces, seamen and submariners.
And no matter how old or frail they are, their service memories remain vivid. Because the sights and sounds of war can never be forgotten.
In May I heard dozens of accounts of VE Day, that glorious moment when the fighting stopped and the boys could finally come home.
Except that wasn’t the whole story. Because in the stifling jungles of the Far East tens of thousands of men were still fighting or starving in brutal PoW camps.
It would be another three months before atomic bombs forced the Japanese to surrender, 75 years ago Saturday.
And when our boys in the 14th Army returned home they got a very different reception. Brits wanted to move on. They didn’t want reminding of war.
So Victory in Europe eclipsed Victory in Japan and those soldiers became the Forgotten Army.
Colonel Cary Owtram wrote a memoir of his “1000 Days on the River Kwai” from notes he’d hidden in bamboo poles at his prison camp.
“No publisher would touch it in the 1950s,” his daughter Pat told me. “People just wanted to forget the war.”
Pat and her sister Jean finally published the book themselves, in 2017.
But far too many heroes suffered in silence for decades because others wanted to forget.
It’s different now though, isn’t it? The Royal Family led the VJ Day commemorations, the BBC aired special programmes and told veterans stories and the Red Arrows flew the length of Britain to mark the anniversary.
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Today’s Brits haven’t “ forgotten” Victory in Japan – because they never knew about it in the first place.
A poll by forces charity SSAFA shows 46 per cent don’t know what VJ Day is while 52 per cent aren’t bothered about marking it.
“It seems this key date is slowly being erased from British history,” says SSAFA boss Sir Gary Coward.
“We need to reflect and learn the lessons from this unrelenting campaign and its huge sacrifices.”
VJ Day heroes could never forget the sights and sound of war.
So WE must never forget THEM.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Boys, 13, robbed of lemonade stand profits at gunpoint by teenagers

A pair of 13-year-olds running a lemonade stool were robbed of their profits at gun point .
CCTV footage of the stick up shows Jude Peterson and his friend outside his home in Chicago last Friday .
In the video two older boys in hoodies can be seen approaching them from across the street .
One of the boys snatches something from the boys ' table .
The 13-year-old said one of the older teenagers brandished a gun before snatching the cash , MailOnline reported .
At the time of the theft the lemonade entrepreneurs had $ 30 ( £22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boys were just shocked , they could n't process what was happening until it was over , '' Nathan Peterson , Jude 's father , told CNN .
`` I got a call from police saying , `` Hey , your kids are OK , but they just got robbed . '
`` I almost blacked out , I was just so scared I was trying to get there as fast as possible . ''
When Nathan got to the stand he was confronted with a scene he did not expect .
Surrounding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Department who were buying lemonade .
They were paying well over the odds - in some instances $ 20 ( £14 ) - for a cup .
When news of the robbery began to spread through the community people came together to support the boys .
More than $ 3,500 ( £2,670 ) has been raised for them through an online fundraiser .
When the pair set the stand up again this Tuesday dozens of people dropped by to support their local lemonade business .
Fifteen police cars also paraded down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the sweet liquid .
Nathan said he was left 'teary eyed ' by the spectacle .

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Jude Peterson was with his friend selling lemonade outside their Chiacago home when they were robbed, prompting an outpouring of love from their community and local police force
Boys, 13, robbed of lemonade stand profits at gunpoint by teenagers
A pair of 13-year-olds running a lemonade stool were robbed of their profits at gun point.
CCTV footage of the stick up shows Jude Peterson and his friend outside his home in Chicago last Friday.
In the video two older boys in hoodies can be seen approaching them from across the street.
One of the boys snatches something from the boys' table.
The 13-year-old said one of the older teenagers brandished a gun before snatching the cash, MailOnline reported.
At the time of the theft the lemonade entrepreneurs had $30 (£22) in their box.
"The boys were just shocked, they couldn't process what was happening until it was over," Nathan Peterson, Jude's father, told CNN.
"I got a call from police saying, ''Hey, your kids are OK, but they just got robbed.'
"I almost blacked out, I was just so scared I was trying to get there as fast as possible."
When Nathan got to the stand he was confronted with a scene he did not expect.
Surrounding the stall were 12 officers from Peoria Police Department who were buying lemonade.
They were paying well over the odds - in some instances $20 (£14)- for a cup.
When news of the robbery began to spread through the community people came together to support the boys.
More than $3,500 (£2,670) has been raised for them through an online fundraiser.
When the pair set the stand up again this Tuesday dozens of people dropped by to support their local lemonade business.
Fifteen police cars also paraded down the street before officers indulged in a portion of the sweet liquid.
Nathan said he was left 'teary eyed' by the spectacle.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Best double pushchairs for 2020

Best double pushchairs for 2020

If you 're expecting twins or are planning to expand to your family in the future , a double pushchair will be essential for getting around safely and conveniently .
Luckily , the double buggy market is booming , with plenty of stylish options available starting from as little as £149 .
There 's quite a few options out there to suit every family ; whether you 're looking for a robust side by side model , or you prefer a more compact configuration .
The best models can be used from birth and will usually have adjustable reclining positions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ growing baby ; typically until around three years old , although some go up to six .
If you 've got a toddler and a small baby , there 's pushchairs out there to accommodate varying needs for both kids .
Top performers in this category come from Chicco , Joie and iCandy .
in terms of budget there are definitely higher end models out there costing anywhere from £1,000 - £2,000 a piece .
We 've kept the double pushchairs in our roundup below £1000 and they 're all available to buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everyday use , Chicco 's Echo Twin Stroller is one to consider if you 've got twins on the way .
It 's suitable from birth to three years old , the seats are nice and wide for comfort as your little ones grow and a five point safety harness ensures maximum security .
The pushchair offers an umbrella closing system , combined with auto lock that prevents it from opening accidentally .
Its compact frame also makes it one to consider for getting around with ease and folding down for storage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option with a lot of benefits to suit your families needs .
It 's suitable for use from birth and can be used up until the age of three .
The two supportive seats that can be easily adjusted separately , so you can make both children happy in different reclining positions for example .
The added inclusion of front suspension and individually-adjustable back and leg rests , gives both babies a more smooth journey .
Surprisingly , the side by side number is pretty compact and slimline , ensuring you can easily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Price : £149 , Mamas and Papas - buy here now If you have children differing in age , the Stadium Duo Click from Graco is affordable , stylish and full of tricks to make life easier .
The back seat is suitable to use at birth until three years old , whilst the front is most suitable for six months old to three .
Each seat has individual reclining positions for the comfort of both kids , there 's also removable trays for both seats for snacks and toys .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the back so they have a good view of their surroundings .
Weighing just over 10kg , the Evalite Duo Stroller from Joie has the style , practicality and price tag for the modern family .
Thanks to its lightweight frame driving , lifting , loading and folding is a breeze .
It folds flat easily with a one handed operation and boasts an SPF50+ protection canopy for complete protection .
The convenient design is able to stand unaided when it 's folded , making this a great option for storing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleek design , with the maneuverability to keep you zipping around town with ease , the Baby Jogger City Mini 2 is the perfect solution .
The slimline buggy offers agility as well as compactness , easily guided through standard doorways .
Designed to be pushed with just one hand , you 'll have full flexibility to carry belongings or even assist another child on your journey .
The two seats have multiple reclining positions , you can insert a baby suitable carry cot to the frame , whilst an older child sits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The nifty and practical pushchair is easily folded down with a strap mechanism .
It may be the priciest on the list , but not without good reason and it 's still cheaper than some of its luxury competitors .
The iCandy Orange Double Pushchair reigns supreme in the field and is widely praised both for style and practicality for everyday life .
Boasting over 30 different configurations and including a carrycot , you 'll be able to use the pushchair straight from birth .
The carry cot is easily converted as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even a built in ride on board for the older kids too .
The Oyster Pushchair weighs under 10kg and at 76cm wide is a slimline and lightweight option ideal for getting around .
It 's a good option to think about for families with close-in age siblings or twins , it 's suitable to use from birth until around four years old .
It also has multiple , independent reclining positions for tailored comfort for each child .
Boasting a futuristic design that is super agile and easy to manoeuvre , whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or commuting around town .
It 's got chunky , 16 inch chunky wheels at the rear with added suspension , ensuring a smooth ride whatever the terrain .
Most buggies are n't suitable for jogging or rough terrain , but this one gets the seal of approval for those that are a bit more physical .
A brake on the handlebar ensures an extra layer of protection and security when stopping , especially on inclines or rougher surfaces .
The pushchair is suitable for little ones from six month old until around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buggy for the whole time they 'll need one .
If your little one is a bit older and ready to explore the world of cycling , check out the best baby trikes for all budgets to buy in 2020 .

Totally twinning. If you've got twins or multiple children, we've rounded up some of the top double pushchair options considering style and price.
If you're expecting twins or are planning to expand to your family in the future, a double pushchair will be essential for getting around safely and conveniently. Luckily, the double buggy market is booming, with plenty of stylish options available starting from as little as £149.
There's quite a few options out there to suit every family; whether you're looking for a robust side by side model, or you prefer a more compact configuration.
The best models can be used from birth and will usually have adjustable reclining positions with appropriate facing attachments to suit your growing baby; typically until around three years old, although some go up to six. If you've got a toddler and a small baby, there's pushchairs out there to accommodate varying needs for both kids.
Top performers in this category come from Chicco, Joie and iCandy. in terms of budget there are definitely higher end models out there costing anywhere from £1,000 - £2,000 a piece.
We've kept the double buggies in our roundup below £1000 and they're all available to buy now.
Best double buggies to buy
Boasting a lightweight frame perfect for everyday use, Chicco's Echo Twin Stroller is one to consider if you've got twins on the way.
It's suitable from birth to three years old, the seats are nice and wide for comfort as your little ones grow and a five point safety harness ensures maximum security.
The pushchair offers an umbrella closing system, combined with auto lock that prevents it from opening accidentally. Its compact frame also makes it one to consider for getting around with ease and folding down for storage.
Price: £149.99, Amazon - buy here now
The Cruise twin is an affordable option with a lot of benefits to suit your families needs. It's suitable for use from birth and can be used up until the age of three.
The two supportive seats that can be easily adjusted separately, so you can make both children happy in different reclining positions for example. The added inclusion of front suspension and individually-adjustable back and leg rests, gives both babies a more smooth journey.
Surprisingly, the side by side number is pretty compact and slimline, ensuring you can easily fit through standard doors with no fuss.
Price: £149, Mamas and Papas - buy here now
If you have children differing in age, the Stadium Duo Click from Graco is affordable, stylish and full of tricks to make life easier.
The back seat is suitable to use at birth until three years old, whilst the front is most suitable for six months old to three. Each seat has individual reclining positions for the comfort of both kids, there's also removable trays for both seats for snacks and toys.
The stadium style seating slightly raises the child at the back so they have a good view of their surroundings.
Price: £149, Amazon - buy here now
Weighing just over 10kg, the Evalite Duo Stroller from Joie has the style, practicality and price tag for the modern family.
Thanks to its lightweight frame driving, lifting, loading and folding is a breeze. It folds flat easily with a one handed operation and boasts an SPF50+ protection canopy for complete protection.
The convenient design is able to stand unaided when it's folded, making this a great option for storing.
Price: £198, John Lewis - buy here now
If you're looking for a super sleek design, with the maneuverability to keep you zipping around town with ease, the Baby Jogger City Mini 2 is the perfect solution.
The slimline buggy offers agility as well as compactness, easily guided through standard doorways. Designed to be pushed with just one hand, you'll have full flexibility to carry belongings or even assist another child on your journey.
The two seats have multiple reclining positions, you can insert a baby suitable carry cot to the frame, whilst an older child sits up and forward facing in the other. The nifty and practical pushchair is easily folded down with a strap mechanism.
Price: £409.12, Amazon - buy here now
It may be the priciest on the list, but not without good reason and it's still cheaper than some of its luxury competitors.
The iCandy Orange Double Pushchair reigns supreme in the field and is widely praised both for style and practicality for everyday life. Boasting over 30 different configurations and including a carrycot, you'll be able to use the pushchair straight from birth.
The carry cot is easily converted as the little one grows and there's even a built in ride on board for the older kids too.
Price: £840, Uber Kids - buy here now
The Oyster Pushchair weighs under 10kg and at 76cm wide is a slimline and lightweight option ideal for getting around.
It's a good option to think about for families with close-in age siblings or twins, it's suitable to use from birth until around four years old. It also has multiple, independent reclining positions for tailored comfort for each child.
Price: £299, Argos - buy here now
Boasting a futuristic design that is super agile and easy to manoeuvre, whether you're doing some off road jogging or commuting around town.
It's got chunky, 16 inch chunky wheels at the rear with added suspension, ensuring a smooth ride whatever the terrain. Most buggies aren't suitable for jogging or rough terrain, but this one gets the seal of approval for those that are a bit more physical.
A brake on the handlebar ensures an extra layer of protection and security when stopping, especially on inclines or rougher surfaces.
The pushchair is suitable for little ones from six month old until around 34kg, which is pretty much a buggy for the whole time they'll need one.
Price: £719, Uber Kids - buy here now
If your little one is a bit older and ready to explore the world of cycling, check out the best baby trikes for all budgets to buy in 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Brits hire fishing boat in race to get back to UK from France before quarantine

A group of classical musicians was forced to charter a fishing boat to make it back to the UK from France before a 14-day coronavirus travel quarantine rule went into effect .
The Dunedin Consort , an award-winning baroque ensemble based in Edinburgh , shared photos on Twitter as its members embarked on the unusual journey across the Channel just a few hours before the 4am Saturday deadline .
They made it back in time along with thousands of Britons who were on holiday in France when the Government announced , with just over 24 hours ' notice , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel `` red list '' .
However , many Britons were n't able to before 4am or decided to stay put amid a mad dash home which saw Eurotunnel trains fully booked and airfare prices soar , meaning they will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return .
In a post on Twitter , the Dunedin Consort , which is led by John Butt , wrote late Friday night : `` Au revoir France !
As exits from concerts go , this one is quite unique .
`` We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fishing boat overnight to beat the # Quarantine .
Thank you for having us @ Lessay2020 ! ''
The group had performed in Lessay on Thursday night as the UK announced people arriving from France would have to self-isolate for 14 days from 4am Saturday due to an increase in cases .
While they returned before the deadline , many missed it by just minutes or hours .
Three friends who arrived on a Eurostar service at St Pancras station in London told the PA news agency they will have to isolate despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past week .
School worker Lou Le Mener , 23 , student Aurelia Crea and IT worker Marine Coupe , 25 , all French nationals living together in London , arrived back Saturday evening after visiting family .
Ms Crea said : `` We wanted to come back yesterday but it was about 300 euros a ticket and the website was crashing .
`` Then you have a lot of people in the same place , crowded trying to come back .
The Eurostar today was very quiet .
`` I feel it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantine but we will do it .
In Paris we have to wear masks almost everywhere , we already felt trapped there and now we are trapped again . ''
`` The UK was the last to quarantine and now they 're bringing in these hardcore measures . ''
Friday saw tens of thousands of UK tourists in France make last-ditch bids to beat the quarantine , with tickets for planes , trains and ferries going for increased prices , with some air fares around six times more expensive than usual .
Eurotunnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carries vehicles through the Channel Tunnel , said it carried nearly 30 % more vehicles from France to the UK on Friday than forecast .
Some 22 extra departures were laid on , carrying more than 30,000 passengers in 11,600 vehicles , it said .
The dash to get home was prompted by the decision to impose a 14-day self-isolation quarantine on travellers from France due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the country .
The quarantine conditions also apply to travellers returning to or visiting the UK from the Netherlands , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Aruba .

Members of the Dunedin Consort, a classical music group based in Edinburgh, boarded a boat for the cross-Channel journey just hours before France was put back on the UK's coronavirus travel quarantine list
Brits charter fishing boat in race to get back to UK from France before quarantine
A group of classical musicians was forced to charter a fishing boat to make it back to the UK from France before a 14-day coronavirus travel quarantine rule went into effect.
The Dunedin Consort, an award-winning baroque ensemble based in Edinburgh, shared photos on Twitter as its members embarked on the unusual journey across the Channel just a few hours before the 4am Saturday deadline.
They made it back in time along with thousands of Britons who were on holiday in France when the Government announced, with just over 24 hours' notice, that France was being put back on the travel "red list".
However, many Britons weren't able to before 4am or decided to stay put amid a mad dash home which saw Eurotunnel trains fully booked and airfare prices soar, meaning they will have to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return.
Image: Twitter / Dunedin Consort) Twitter / Dunedin Consort)
In a post on Twitter, the Dunedin Consort, which is led by John Butt,wrote late Friday night: "Au revoir France! As exits from concerts go, this one is quite unique.
"We’re sailing back to the UK on a fishing boat overnight to beat the #Quarantine. Thank you for having us @Lessay2020!"
The group had performed in Lessay on Thursday night as the UK announced people arriving from France would have to self-isolate for 14 days from 4am Saturday due to an increase in cases.
While they returned before the deadline, many missed it by just minutes or hours.
Image: Twitter / Dunedin Consort) Twitter / Dunedin Consort) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Three friends who arrived on a Eurostar service at St Pancras station in London told the PA news agency they will have to isolate despite all testing negative for coronavirus in the past week.
School worker Lou Le Mener, 23, student Aurelia Crea and IT worker Marine Coupe, 25, all French nationals living together in London, arrived back Saturday evening after visiting family.
Ms Crea said: "We wanted to come back yesterday but it was about 300 euros a ticket and the website was crashing.
"Then you have a lot of people in the same place, crowded trying to come back. The Eurostar today was very quiet.
"I feel it's unfair for us to have to quarantine but we will do it. In Paris we have to wear masks almost everywhere, we already felt trapped there and now we are trapped again."
Ms Coupe added: "It doesn't really make sense.
"The UK was the last to quarantine and now they're bringing in these hardcore measures."
Friday saw tens of thousands of UK tourists in France make last-ditch bids to beat the quarantine, with tickets for planes, trains and ferries going for increased prices, with some air fares around six times more expensive than usual.
Image: Twitter / Dunedin Consort) Twitter / Dunedin Consort) Image: Twitter / Dunedin Consort) Twitter / Dunedin Consort)
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, the train service which carries vehicles through the Channel Tunnel, said it carried nearly 30% more vehicles from France to the UK on Friday than forecast.
Some 22 extra departures were laid on, carrying more than 30,000 passengers in 11,600 vehicles, it said.
The dash to get home was prompted by the decision to impose a 14-day self-isolation quarantine on travellers from France due to rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the country.
The quarantine conditions also apply to travellers returning to or visiting the UK from the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos and Aruba.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Caroline Flack's best pal pays tribute on 6 month anniversary of star's death

Caroline Flack 's best friend has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the late star , as August marks the six month anniversary of her death .
Caroline was 40 years old when she was found hanged at her Stoke Newington home in north London on February 15 of this year .
At the time of her death , the Crown Prosecution Service intended to go ahead with her trial on a charge of assaulting by beating , after an alleged bust-up with boyfriend Lewis Burton in December 2019 .
Caroline pleaded not guilty , and Lewis maintained her innocence .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caroline 's death had been a suicide .
Now , friend Lou has paid tribute with two snaps of the pair of them together .
One shows them both in a mirror selfie , while at another they smile at each other while chatting .
`` 6 months without you , '' Lou wrote , `` I miss you . ''
She added a note to her followers : `` Look after your friends . ''
Lou has since been flooded with well-wishing messages and words of support .
Author and podcaster Connie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much love . ''
Singer Pixie Lott shared two heart emojis , and two broken-hearted ones , while Emmerdale actress Charley Webb commented also left one of a heart .
If you are affected by this story If you are affected by this story there are many people who would be happy to talk to you : If you need to talk and do n't know where to turn to , the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively you can email jo @ samaritans.org or visit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you or somebody you know is experiencing a mental health problem , SANEline 's helpline is open between 4.30pm and 10.30pm every day on 0300 304 7000 .
The mental health charity Mind has resources aimed at helping you cope with and plan for a crisis .
Visit their website for details on helplines , how to access crisis services and what to do if you 're unable to get help yourself .
- In an emergency , dial 999 for urgent help Daisy Lowe did the same , as did Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Megan McKenna , Pete Wicks and Ashley James .
Celeb makeup artist Bryony Blake offered : `` Still do n't believe it .
Xx big hugs my love xx . ''
If you 're struggling and need to talk , the Samaritans operates a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively , you can email Jo @ samaritans.org if you 'd prefer to write down how you feel .
You are not alone .

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Caroline Flack's best friend, Lou Teasdale, has shared a touching tribute to the star on the six month anniversary of her death after she took her own life earlier this year
Caroline Flack's best pal pays tribute on 6 month anniversary of star's death
Caroline Flack's best friend has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the late star, as August marks the six month anniversary of her death.
Caroline was 40 years old when she was found hanged at her Stoke Newington home in north London on February 15 of this year.
At the time of her death, the Crown Prosecution Service intended to go ahead with her trial on a charge of assaulting by beating, after an alleged bust-up with boyfriend Lewis Burton in December 2019.
Caroline pleaded not guilty, and Lewis maintained her innocence.
An inquest earlier this month ruled that Caroline's death had been a suicide.
Now, friend Lou has paid tribute with two snaps of the pair of them together.
Image: Lou Teasdale/Instagram) Lou Teasdale/Instagram)
One shows them both in a mirror selfie, while at another they smile at each other while chatting.
"6 months without you," Lou wrote, "I miss you."
She added a note to her followers: "Look after your friends."
Image: Lou Teasdale/Instagram) Lou Teasdale/Instagram)
Lou has since been flooded with well-wishing messages and words of support.
Author and podcaster Connie Simmonds wrote: "Sending you so much love."
Singer Pixie Lott shared two heart emojis, and two broken-hearted ones, while Emmerdale actress Charley Webb commented also left one of a heart.
Image: Joe Maher/WireImage) Joe Maher/WireImage)
If you are affected by this story If you are affected by this story there are many people who would be happy to talk to you: Samaritans If you need to talk and don't know where to turn to, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit the website to find your local branch. SANEline If you or somebody you know is experiencing a mental health problem, SANEline's helpline is open between 4.30pm and 10.30pm every day on 0300 304 7000. Mind The mental health charity Mind has resources aimed at helping you cope with and plan for a crisis. Visit their website for details on helplines, how to access crisis services and what to do if you're unable to get help yourself. *In an emergency, dial 999 for urgent help
Daisy Lowe did the same, as did Nicola Mclean, Gabby Allen, Gemma Styles, Megan McKenna, Pete Wicks and Ashley James.
Celeb makeup artist Bryony Blake offered: "Still don't believe it. Xx big hugs my love xx."
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operates a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email Jo@samaritans.org if you'd prefer to write down how you feel. You are not alone.


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Paul Mescal charmed girlfriend Phoebe Bridgers with tequila slammers

In Normal People , Paul Mescal ’ s character Connell woos Marianne with deep conversations… and steamy sex sessions .
But in real-life , the Irish heartthrob charmed girlfriend Phoebe Bridgers with tequila slammers , I can reveal .
The 24-year-old fell for Los Angeles-based musician Phoebe in May , when the pair did a vodcast together for her Instagram Live .
How very modern !
Paul told her , “ I think it ’ s well documented that I love your music ” , to which Phoebe replied : “ Well , that makes me blush.
” Ta-wit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chat was over , Paul and Phoebe – who turns 26 tomorrow – stayed on Zoom drinking together .
But it was their taste for tequila slammers when Paul invited Phoebe to visit him in Kinsale , Co Cork , that cemented the relationship .
A source tells me : “ Paul invited pals and they played wild drinking games .
“ They ’ re both smitten .
His membership on the celeb dating site Raya is a smokescreen to cover up that they ’ re secretly an item.
” Last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by calls from Hollywood – so he could be closer to Phoebe sooner than he thinks .
Phoebe , who has posed for Playboy , told online magazine Vulture in June how she and Paul “ became like internet homies ” .
She adds : “ Now he ’ s my internet crush .
Normal People definitely destroyed me , but it has been nice .
“ Talking to Paul made it more palatable for me to not be super depressed after watching it , because it ’ s so sad and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal dude.
” Fetch the salt !

EXCLUSIVE: The 24-year-old fell for Los Angeles-based musician Phoebe in May, when the pair did a vodcast together for her Instagram Live. Paul has been inundated by calls from Hollywood
In Normal People, Paul Mescal’s character Connell woos Marianne with deep conversations… and steamy sex sessions.
But in real-life, the Irish heartthrob charmed girlfriend Phoebe Bridgers with tequila slammers, I can reveal.
The 24-year-old fell for Los Angeles-based musician Phoebe in May, when the pair did a vodcast together for her Instagram Live. How very modern!
Paul told her, “I think it’s well documented that I love your music”, to which Phoebe replied: “Well, that makes me blush.” Ta-wit, ta-wooo…
I’m told that when the chat was over, Paul and Phoebe – who turns 26 tomorrow – stayed on Zoom drinking together.
But it was their taste for tequila slammers when Paul invited Phoebe to visit him in Kinsale, Co Cork, that cemented the relationship.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
A source tells me: “Paul invited pals and they played wild drinking games.
“They’re both smitten. His membership on the celeb dating site Raya is a smokescreen to cover up that they’re secretly an item.”
Last week, I revealed Paul has been inundated by calls from Hollywood – so he could be closer to Phoebe sooner than he thinks.
Phoebe, who has posed for Playboy, told online magazine Vulture in June how she and Paul “became like internet homies”.
She adds: “Now he’s my internet crush. Normal People definitely destroyed me, but it has been nice.
“Talking to Paul made it more palatable for me to not be super depressed after watching it, because it’s so sad and then he’s like a happy, normal dude.” Fetch the salt!


thedailymirror--2020-08-15--Voice of the People: If economy doesn't recover by 2022 it's another Boris fail

Four wasted years would be a financial catastrophe on top of the health calamity when a respected economist warns the economy might not be back to 2019 levels till 2023 .
Boris Johnson ’ s Government couldn ’ t inflict a deeper recession on Britain if it deliberately tried , the lost livelihoods and lives a crushing double blow .
The Prime Minister should start being straight with people when his world-beating boasts are only true if he wants credit for Europe ’ s worst economic and health records .
Mishandling the pandemic after it erupted are mistakes which can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our nation is crying out for a PM making the right calls in future .
And that includes Brexit after the chief London economist of Berenberg bank , Holger Schmieding , predicts the fracturing of trade links with the rest of Europe would add to Britain ’ s woes .
Johnson needs to reach out and secure a good deal for Britain instead of posturing , pretending no deal would be good .
It wouldn ’ t .
It would be bad .
Very bad .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak must also extend job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misery of mass unemployment is a price the country isn ’ t prepared to pay .
The much-vaunted short , sharp V-shaped recession mutating into a long , sustained L-style recession would be an unforgivable disaster for working families .
Anything other than a full recovery by some point next year or 2022 at the latest would be another sorry failure by an incompetent PM .
Honouring and remembering the Forgotten Army on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day was a fitting tribute to heroes who sadly too often feel overlooked .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just this year , recognising the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought thousands of miles from home .
Emperor Naruhito expressing deep remorse for Japan ’ s aggression is proof of the debt owed to our brave troops .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the People)

Prime Minister needs to ditch his boasts and start being straight with people unless he wants to be credited for Europe’s worst economic and health records
Voice of the People: If economy doesn't recover by 2022 it's another Boris fail
Four wasted years would be a financial catastrophe on top of the health calamity when a respected economist warns the economy might not be back to 2019 levels till 2023.
Boris Johnson’s Government couldn’t inflict a deeper recession on Britain if it deliberately tried, the lost livelihoods and lives a crushing double blow.
The Prime Minister should start being straight with people when his world-beating boasts are only true if he wants credit for Europe’s worst economic and health records.
Mishandling the pandemic after it erupted are mistakes which can’t be easily rectified, though our nation is crying out for a PM making the right calls in future.
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And that includes Brexit after the chief London economist of Berenberg bank, Holger Schmieding, predicts the fracturing of trade links with the rest of Europe would add to Britain’s woes.
Johnson needs to reach out and secure a good deal for Britain instead of posturing, pretending no deal would be good. It wouldn’t. It would be bad. Very bad.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak must also extend job protection and prioritise job creation.
The misery of mass unemployment is a price the country isn’t prepared to pay.
The much-vaunted short, sharp V-shaped recession mutating into a long, sustained L-style recession would be an unforgivable disaster for working families.
Anything other than a full recovery by some point next year or 2022 at the latest would be another sorry failure by an incompetent PM.
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Honouring and remembering the Forgotten Army on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day was a fitting tribute to heroes who sadly too often feel overlooked.
So let us salute them every year and not just this year, recognising the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought thousands of miles from home.
Emperor Naruhito expressing deep remorse for Japan’s aggression is proof of the debt owed to our brave troops.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Louise Redknapp hints she might struggle after ex Jamie gets a girlfriend

Louise Redknapp has hinted she might struggle to get along with her ex-husband Jamie after he starts dating again .
It was revealed last night the former footballer , 45 , has reportedly found love again after the divorce and has grown close to Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie .
The pair were spotted out on a country walk , and are said to be `` enjoying spending time together , `` according to The Sun on Sunday .
However , the new relationship could be a blow to Louise , 47 , who shares sons Charles , 16 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In an interview at the start of the year , she confessed she currently gets on well with her ex but feared that could change if they both enter new relationships .
She told Hello !
magazine : `` Our rule is that while one of us is working , the other is with them .
We both want the kids all the time and encourage the other to go out so that we can have them .
`` We share everything , too .
On Christmas Day we do the presents together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Maybe this works now because neither of us is in a relationship , but I like to think it will always be like that . ''
Jamie is said to be dating mother-of-four Frida – who was previously married to 58-year-old American hedge fund businessman Jonathan Lourie .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ Jamie feels ready to move on from his marriage to Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure .
“ It ’ s early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have grown close and are really enjoying spending time together when they can.
” The source added the pair have bonded over both being busy parents as Jamie 's sons are his `` main priority and mean everything to him '' .
Louise and Jamie divorced in 2007 after being married for almost 20 years .

Louise Redknapp previously said she's got a good relationship with her ex-husband but fears that could change if he starts dating again
Louise Redknapp has hinted she might struggle to get along with her ex-husband Jamie after he starts dating again.
It was revealed last night the former footballer, 45, has reportedly found love again after the divorce and has grown close to Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie.
The pair were spotted out on a country walk, and are said to be "enjoying spending time together, " according to The Sun on Sunday.
However, the new relationship could be a blow to Louise, 47, who shares sons Charles, 16, and Beau, 11, with Jamie.
Image: Hewitt / SplashNews.com) Hewitt / SplashNews.com)
In an interview at the start of the year, she confessed she currently gets on well with her ex but feared that could change if they both enter new relationships.
She told Hello! magazine : "Our rule is that while one of us is working, the other is with them. We both want the kids all the time and encourage the other to go out so that we can have them.
"We share everything, too. On Christmas Day we do the presents together, they’re from us both.
"Maybe this works now because neither of us is in a relationship, but I like to think it will always be like that."
Image: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock) Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock) Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Jamie is said to be dating mother-of-four Frida – who was previously married to 58-year-old American hedge fund businessman Jonathan Lourie.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Jamie feels ready to move on from his marriage to Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure.
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“It’s early days for Jamie and Frida, but they have grown close and are really enjoying spending time together when they can.”
The source added the pair have bonded over both being busy parents as Jamie's sons are his "main priority and mean everything to him".
Louise and Jamie divorced in 2007 after being married for almost 20 years.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Brit tourists in Greece 'could be next' to face 14-day quarantine as cases soar

Greece could be the next country added to the UK 's coronavirus quarantine list after a surge in cases , it was claimed today .
EU figures showed the Greek Covid-19 infection rate almost quadrupled in two weeks .
It now appears to be passing the key benchmark of 20 Covid cases per 100,000 people – hitting 21.2 over the last two weeks , according to figures published today .
The rate has raced up since sitting at just 6.1 infections per 100,000 people only two weeks ago .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has previously said quarantine measures will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 20 infections per 100,000 , on a seven-day rolling average .
Downing Street has however added experts look not only at the infection rate per 100,000 people , but also at the testing rate and reliability of data which each country produces .
Mr Shapps told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme last week : “ With France and these other countries , the Netherlands and elsewhere , the numbers have now just got above the threshold - which is about 20 cases per 100,000 measured on a 7-day rolling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Joint Biosecurity Centre will be looking at.
” Forcing British tourists to self-isolate for two weeks after returning from Greece would be a fresh blow to Britain 's hard-hit international travel industry after Spain , France and Portugal were put on the quarantine list .
Greece , where 223 people have died during the pandemic , was seen as safe for tourists .
But cases surged after it reopened its borders to Britons in mid-July .
Some 226 new cases were reported by the EU 's coronavirus authorities today , with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gkikas Magiorkinis of Athens University said earlier this week : `` We can say that Greece has formally entered a second wave of the epidemic .
This is the point that we could win or lose the battle . ''
Travel expert Alex Macheras told the Mail on Sunday : “ Early in the pandemic Greece imposed a hard lockdown and controlled the spread of the virus .
“ But this has been relaxed to the point of being totally random .
“ As a result , the number of cases has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a country wrestling with the competing interests of public health and the economy .
“ Anyone travelling abroad must do it with their eyes open that there is a danger that quarantine can be imposed at any moment.
” Britons desperate to escape for a sunshine getaway are running out of traditional hotspots unless they want to self-isolate for two weeks when they return to the UK .
The Government 's exemption list of “ travel corridor ” countries from which people arriving in Britain do not have to quarantine is kept under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent a resurgence of cases here .
Portugal was not on the exemption list when it was published last month and Spain became the first country to be removed .
France was stripped from the list last week , triggering a race for Channel ferry ports , airports and Eurostar terminals as Britons dashed for home before restrictions came into force at 4am on Saturday .
Greece set a temporary 50-person limit on public gatherings last week and said restaurants and bars must close by midnight in Athens and other parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destinations such as Mykonos , Crete , Paros , Kos , Santorini , Rhodes and Zakynthos .
A Government spokesman said : “ Public health remains the UK 's top priority , which is why we make changes to the list as necessary.
” Data is from the EU 's daily Covid-19 situation update and reflects the date the EU reported the data .
It is a cumulative measure over 14 days .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ben Glaze, Dan Bloom)

The number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in Greece has almost quadrupled in a fortnight, according to 14-day figures issued by the EU
British tourists in Greece 'could be next' to face 14-day quarantine as cases soar
Greece could be the next country added to the UK's coronavirus quarantine list after a surge in cases, it was claimed on Sunday.
EU figures showed the Greek Covid-19 infection rate almost quadrupled in two weeks.
The EU's cumulative measure of infections per 100,000 people over 14 days has reached 21.2, according to figures published on Sunday.
That rate has raced up since sitting at just 6.1 infections per 100,000 people only two weeks ago.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps previously said quarantine measures would be triggered against people arriving from nations with more than 20 infections per 100,000, on a seven-day rolling average.
Downing Street has however added experts look not only at the infection rate per 100,000 people, but also at the testing rate and reliability of data which each country produces.
The seven-day rolling average and 14-day measure are two different figures. A Press Representative for South Aegean Islands told the Mirror the 7-day figure for Greece was lower than 20, at 13.6.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Forcing British tourists to self-isolate for two weeks after returning from Greece would be a fresh blow to Britain's hard-hit international travel industry after Spain, France and Portugal were put on the quarantine list.
Greece, where 223 people have died during the pandemic, was seen as safe for tourists.
But cases surged after it reopened its borders to Britons in mid-July.
Some 226 new cases were reported by the EU's coronavirus authorities on Sunday, with more than 1,000 in the last five days.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto) Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Gkikas Magiorkinis of Athens University said earlier this week: "We can say that Greece has formally entered a second wave of the epidemic. This is the point that we could win or lose the battle."
Travel expert Alex Macheras told the Mail on Sunday: “Early in the pandemic Greece imposed a hard lockdown and controlled the spread of the virus.
“But this has been relaxed to the point of being totally random.
“As a result, the number of cases has soared. It is an example of a country wrestling with the competing interests of public health and the economy.
“Anyone travelling abroad must do it with their eyes open that there is a danger that quarantine can be imposed at any moment.”
Britons desperate to escape for a sunshine getaway are running out of traditional hotspots unless they want to self-isolate for two weeks when they return to the UK.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
The Government's exemption list of “travel corridor” countries from which people arriving in Britain do not have to quarantine is kept under constant review as ministers and officials battle to prevent a resurgence of cases here.
Portugal was not on the exemption list when it was published last month and Spain became the first country to be removed.
France was stripped from the list last week, triggering a race for Channel ferry ports, airports and Eurostar terminals as Britons dashed for home before restrictions came into force at 4am on Saturday.
Greece set a temporary 50-person limit on public gatherings last week and said restaurants and bars must close by midnight in Athens and other parts of the country.
They include favourite tourist destinations such as Mykonos, Crete, Paros, Kos, Santorini, Rhodes and Zakynthos.
A Government spokesman said: “Public health remains the UK's top priority, which is why we make changes to the list as necessary.”
This article was updated on Monday 17 August to make clear the difference between the 7-day rolling average and the 14-day cumulative figure provided officially by the EU.
Greece infection rate per 100,000 people
Data is from the EU's daily Covid-19 situation update and reflects the date the EU reported the data. It is a cumulative measure over 14 days.
Aug 16 - 21.2
Aug 15 - 20.1
Aug 14 - 18.5
Aug 13 - 17.2
Aug 12 - 15.5
Aug 11 - 14.2
Aug 10 - 13.3
Aug 9 - 11.7
Aug 8 - 10.6
Aug 7 - 9.4
Aug 6 - 8.4
Aug 5 - 7.5
Aug 4 - 6.8
Aug 3 - 6.1


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales have miraculous escape in high-speed crash

Valentino Rossi had a miraculous escape in a horrific high-speed crash which stopped the Austrian Grand Prix .
Rossi , the greatest rider in the history of the sport with seven world titles in the premier class , was following team-mate Maverick Vinales in the early stages when two riders crashed behind .
Franco Morbidelli and Johan Zarco tangled at high speeds , with their bikes being flung across the track as Rossi followed Vinales in front .
One of the stray bikes somehow flew between the two riders , missing Rossi by a matter of inches before he also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of him .
The frightening incident saw the race red flagged and Rossi and Vinales thanking their lucky stars after avoiding what would have been a catastrophic incident .
Zarco and Morbidelli , meanwhile , emerged unscathed after treatment and the race was eventually able to resume after debris was cleared from the track .
Footage showed Rossi looking visibly shaken as he returned to the pits and considered whether he would continue the race after coming just fractions away from disaster .
He eventually returned to the track when the race continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-time rival of Rossi , was watching the race from home as he sits out with injuries suffered in a crash of his own in the opening race .
He simply responded with three praying emojis on Twitter after the alarming crash .
Earlier in the afternoon , the Moto2 race was stopped after a horror crash involving Enea Bastianini and Hafizh Syahrin .
Syahrin was unable to avoid Bastianini 's bike after the Italian had fallen and he slammed into the machine at high-speed .
Despite being thrown over the handlebars the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavy bruising around his hips .
His team boss , Gino Borsoi , said : `` The rider is fine , with many bruises , especially on the hip , but has always been conscious . ''

VALENTINO ROSSI HAS MIRACULOUS ESCAPE FROM HIGH-SPEED CRASH AT MOTOGP RACE IN AUSTRIA
VALENTINO ROSSI HAS MIRACULOUS ESCAPE FROM HIGH-SPEED CRASH AT MOTOGP RACE IN AUSTRIA
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi had a miraculous escape as he somehow avoided being hit by a stray bike at high speeds after Franco Morbidelli and Johan Zarco tangled in the Austrian Grand Prix
Valentino Rossi had a miraculous escape in a horrific high-speed crash which stopped the Austrian Grand Prix.
Rossi, the greatest rider in the history of the sport with seven world titles in the premier class, was following team-mate Maverick Vinales in the early stages when two riders crashed behind.
Franco Morbidelli and Johan Zarco tangled at high speeds, with their bikes being flung across the track as Rossi followed Vinales in front.
One of the stray bikes somehow flew between the two riders, missing Rossi by a matter of inches before he also avoided the second bike hurtling in front of him.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
The frightening incident saw the race red flagged and Rossi and Vinales thanking their lucky stars after avoiding what would have been a catastrophic incident.
Zarco and Morbidelli, meanwhile, emerged unscathed after treatment and the race was eventually able to resume after debris was cleared from the track.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
Footage showed Rossi looking visibly shaken as he returned to the pits and considered whether he would continue the race after coming just fractions away from disaster.
He eventually returned to the track when the race continued.
World champion Marc Marquez, a long-time rival of Rossi, was watching the race from home as he sits out with injuries suffered in a crash of his own in the opening race.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport) Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
He simply responded with three praying emojis on Twitter after the alarming crash.
Earlier in the afternoon, the Moto2 race was stopped after a horror crash involving Enea Bastianini and Hafizh Syahrin.
Syahrin was unable to avoid Bastianini's bike after the Italian had fallen and he slammed into the machine at high-speed.
Image: btsportmotogp/Twitter) btsportmotogp/Twitter)
Despite being thrown over the handlebars the Malaysian somehow emerged relatively unscathed with just heavy bruising around his hips.
His team boss, Gino Borsoi, said: "The rider is fine, with many bruises, especially on the hip, but has always been conscious."


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Man Utd transfer news live with Lionel Messi move urged

Jadon Sancho remains the hot topic for Manchester United as they look to get their summer transfer business underway .
@ @ @ @ @ deadline to get a deal done , United are still looking to get the deal @ @ @ @ @ certain the saga will continue throughout the summer .
Elsewhere , Leicester City full-back Ben @ @ @ @ @ a move to Old Trafford , while reports in Italy have suggested Juventus could be @ @ @ @ @ Paul Pogba to Turin .
We 've got all the latest from around the world @ @ @ @ @ , including all the reports coming out of Germany as Dortmund stand firm on Sancho @ @ @ @ @ .
Follow the latest on the transfer front with our live updates below .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jacob Murtagh, Josh Challies)

Jadon Sancho is still firmly on the agenda for Manchester United despite Borussia Dortmund's attempts to block a deal.
But the delays continue to persist and we will have the latest on the transfer saga in the blog below today.
Despite missing Borussia Dortmund's deadline to get a deal done, United are still actively pursuing the player, and it seems certain the saga will continue throughout the summer.
But it's not just Sancho who is hitting the headlines in regards to United transfer news - far from it.
Paul Pogba has also been linked with a swap deal and the club are eyeing up the likes of Ben White and David Brooks.
Follow the latest on the transfer front with our live updates below.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--PC Andrew Harper's mum makes powerful maternal plea to Harry Dunn's 'killer'

The mother of PC Andrew Harper has written to Harry Dunn 's alleged killer urging her to return to the UK .
Debbie Adlam , who has become friends with Harry 's mother Charlotte Charles , said she wrote the letter because `` there is too much suffering going on to sit and do nothing '' .
Harry was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base in Northamptonshire on August 27 last year .
Anne Sacoolas , the wife of an intelligence officer based at RAF Croughton , claimed diplomatic immunity and was able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an international row .
Mrs Adlam 's son was killed 12 days earlier after he tried to stop three thieves fleeing as they stole a quad bike in Stanford Dingley , Berkshire .
She wrote to Sacoolas the day after the anniversary of her own son 's death , asking her to consider how both families had experienced their `` world falling apart '' .
In the letter to Sacoolas , who was charged in December with causing Harry 's death by dangerous driving , Mrs Adlam described the two families ' losses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reads : `` On August 15 last year my son Andrew was dragged for over a mile by thieves stealing a quad bike .
`` Andrew was a young police officer who had just got married 4 weeks earlier .
`` I will not go into details of Andrew 's injuries , suffice to say they were horrific as were Harry 's .
`` As a mother yourself , can you begin to imagine if what happened to Andrew and Harry had happened to one of your children ?
`` Charlotte and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this reality every day and night . ''
Mrs Adlam wrote that the devastation to both families had been `` overwhelming '' , adding that their worlds had `` changed beyond recognition in so many ways '' .
The letter continued : `` Harry 's family are going through the most awful time and lots of us are trying our best to support them .
`` Charlotte is a mother like you and me .
It is all about our children .
`` Harry 's family are languishing , left to find a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you left without any apparent concern for those left behind to pick up the pieces .
`` Things will inevitably get worse for them but I imagine for yourself and your family too .
`` You too have children , they will want to feel loved and respected as they grow , but by allowing the current situation to carry on you risk them spending their lives in the shadow of what is happening now and how it has been handled .
`` They could experience more negativity than you may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and handled in a sensitive and decent manner for all concerned . ''
PC Harper 's mother previously said that `` something needs to change '' after those responsible for her son 's death were handed 16-year and 13-year sentences at the Old Bailey on July 31 .
Henry Long , 19 , and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were sentenced for the newlywed 's manslaughter .
The 28-year-old Thames Valley Police officer was caught in a strap dangling from the back of a Seat Toledo driven by Long , and dragged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called for `` Andrew 's Law '' to be implemented , meaning a minimum of 20 years in prison for anyone who kills a police officer .
She concluded her letter to Sacoolas by saying : `` I am sure you were scared at the time and perhaps badly advised , but it is not too late .
`` This is not going to go away , so please bring an end to this current situation and give Harry 's family and your own a better future .
`` You all deserve to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be at the moment . ''
Explaining her reasons for writing the letter , Mrs Adlam said : `` My son Andrew died a year ago .
It 's been a horrible year .
`` But when I looked at Charlotte 's situation , I saw a mother who was hurting just like me .
`` I do n't know if this letter will do any good , or even whether Mrs Sacoolas will ever read it , but we are all mothers and I felt it was important to at least try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own little way .
`` It all seems so needless and senseless .
`` It is time for Mrs Sacoolas and the US government to do the right thing .
`` My family and I have drawn strength from the support we have had from the whole nation and I just want to give a little back .
`` The situation Charlotte is in is unimaginable and it 's time to bring her and her family 's suffering to an end . ''
Ms Charles said : `` I am blown away by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For another mother who is suffering as intensely as she is , her unselfish act in writing this letter just shows the power of the human spirit and how kind people in this country really are . ''

Debbie Adlam, who has become friends with Harry's mother Charlotte Charles, has written to Anne Sacoolas, who returned to the US following the fatal crash in August last year
The mother of PC Andrew Harper has written to Harry Dunn's alleged killer urging her to return to the UK.
Debbie Adlam, who has become friends with Harry's mother Charlotte Charles, said she wrote the letter because "there is too much suffering going on to sit and do nothing".
Harry was killed when his motorbike crashed into a car outside a US military base in Northamptonshire on August 27 last year.
Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an intelligence officer based at RAF Croughton, claimed diplomatic immunity and was able to return to the US, sparking an international row.
Mrs Adlam's son was killed 12 days earlier after he tried to stop three thieves fleeing as they stole a quad bike in Stanford Dingley, Berkshire.
Image: PA) PA)
She wrote to Sacoolas the day after the anniversary of her own son's death, asking her to consider how both families had experienced their "world falling apart".
In the letter to Sacoolas, who was charged in December with causing Harry's death by dangerous driving, Mrs Adlam described the two families' losses as "immeasurable".
The letter reads: "On August 15 last year my son Andrew was dragged for over a mile by thieves stealing a quad bike.
Image: Daily Express) Daily Express)
"Andrew was a young police officer who had just got married 4 weeks earlier.
"I will not go into details of Andrew's injuries, suffice to say they were horrific as were Harry's.
"As a mother yourself, can you begin to imagine if what happened to Andrew and Harry had happened to one of your children?
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
"Charlotte and I have to live through having to face this reality every day and night."
Mrs Adlam wrote that the devastation to both families had been "overwhelming", adding that their worlds had "changed beyond recognition in so many ways".
The letter continued: "Harry's family are going through the most awful time and lots of us are trying our best to support them.
"Charlotte is a mother like you and me. It is all about our children.
"Harry's family are languishing, left to find a way to to deal with the fact that you left without any apparent concern for those left behind to pick up the pieces.
Image: PA) PA)
"Things will inevitably get worse for them but I imagine for yourself and your family too.
"You too have children, they will want to feel loved and respected as they grow, but by allowing the current situation to carry on you risk them spending their lives in the shadow of what is happening now and how it has been handled.
"They could experience more negativity than you may have realised if things are not looked at and handled in a sensitive and decent manner for all concerned."
PC Harper's mother previously said that "something needs to change" after those responsible for her son's death were handed 16-year and 13-year sentences at the Old Bailey on July 31.
Henry Long, 19, and 18-year-olds Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were sentenced for the newlywed's manslaughter.
The 28-year-old Thames Valley Police officer was caught in a strap dangling from the back of a Seat Toledo driven by Long, and dragged to his death.
His mother has called for "Andrew's Law" to be implemented, meaning a minimum of 20 years in prison for anyone who kills a police officer.
She concluded her letter to Sacoolas by saying: "I am sure you were scared at the time and perhaps badly advised, but it is not too late.
"This is not going to go away, so please bring an end to this current situation and give Harry's family and your own a better future.
"You all deserve to live more peacefully than anyone can possibly be at the moment."
Explaining her reasons for writing the letter, Mrs Adlam said: "My son Andrew died a year ago. It's been a horrible year.
"But when I looked at Charlotte's situation, I saw a mother who was hurting just like me.
"I don't know if this letter will do any good, or even whether Mrs Sacoolas will ever read it, but we are all mothers and I felt it was important to at least try to help resolve the situation in my own little way.
"It all seems so needless and senseless.
"It is time for Mrs Sacoolas and the US government to do the right thing.
"My family and I have drawn strength from the support we have had from the whole nation and I just want to give a little back.
"The situation Charlotte is in is unimaginable and it's time to bring her and her family's suffering to an end."
Ms Charles said: "I am blown away by Debbie's love and support.
"For another mother who is suffering as intensely as she is, her unselfish act in writing this letter just shows the power of the human spirit and how kind people in this country really are."