thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Lidl is selling an outdoor fire pit for just £24.99 - whilst stocks last

Whilst the summer days are drawing to a cooling close , you can thankfully still enjoy the nights and the warmth of a real wood fire long after the sun has set with the La Hacienda Serenity Steel Fire Pit , available this weekend at Lidl whilst stocks last .
The popular fire pit will be available from this Sunday , 23rd August whilst stocks last and you ’ ll find it in the Middle of Lidl range .
To find your nearest Lidl , we ’ ve popped the store locator here for ease .
You ’ ll also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there as well .
With the Bank Holiday fast approaching , the timeless design is perfect for bringing a soft and natural light to your garden , whilst adding a warm and glowing atmosphere to alfresco evenings .
Made from durable steel with a black finish , this traditional-style fire pit features a fire bowl , protective mesh lid , log grate and a metal safety tool , all for just £24.99 .
Whether used as a decorative centerpiece for the patio , an impressive heater for the garden or even for some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy from Lidl is sure to be snapped up quickly .
The version that ’ s being stocked at the popular supermarket is half the price of the Florabest version that was being sold in Lidl stores last year .
If you ’ re not lucky enough to live near a Lidl then may we suggest these fire pits instead - starting with the Traditional Outdoor Log Fire Pit from OnBuy.com .
Priced at just £21.95 , it ’ s actually £3.04 cheaper than the Lidl offering .
With a classic and nostalgic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a perfect addition to any garden .
It can be filled with lumber or even weeds from the garden .
Use it as a focal point for a family gathering outside like a barbeque or grill evening .
It can also be used as a decorative furniture item at an event such as a wedding .
This fire bowl is made from metal and can burn wood , charcoal , garden weeds or compressed paper .
An open fire provides a lovely visual centrepiece , allowing you to watch the flames flicker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night .
If anyone is hungry then simply toast some delicious snacks over the flames , and with heat being radiated 360 degrees due to design of the fire bowl , everyone can stay warm and well fed .
Or what about the Femor Fire Bowl , £43.99 from Amazon .
This fire pit has a detachable fire bowl with handle , making for easy carrying and storage .
It 's made of matt black lacquered iron , heat resistant up to 500°C .
Suitable for logs and charcoal .
The multi-function fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spend beautiful hours with friends and family in the chilly summer evenings .
Wayfair.co.uk have the Strissel Steel Charcoal Fire Pit which is on sale for £44.99 right now .
This fire pit has a modern stylish design making it the perfect addition to your garden patio or terrace .
Fully portable due to its foldable legs which makes it easy to carry , perfect for keeping warm whilst camping .
Made from sturdy and durable steel , this pit can be used as a barbecue and is easy to clean and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clay Fire Bowl in grey is a great price at £75 .
The traditional clay design with decorative detailing , this sizeable handmade , hand finished firebowl is a welcome addition to any garden .
The Idris is multifunctional offering not just the option of a warming fire and source of light but comes with a cooking grill for all your BBQ treats to impress your guests .
If you have a little more cash to spend , the Josper Low Metal Firepit for £149 from Made.com is stunning .
Its modern silhouette @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all year round .
Designed by MADE Studio , the Josper fire pit is crafted from sturdy metal .
And in black , it 'll look great in any outdoor space .
Josper 's bowl is n't fixed to the base , making it super easy to dispose of waste after use .
While the stylish crisscross base gives it an elevated look .

Perfect for long summer evenings, the La Hacienda Serenity Steel Fire Pit is available from this Sunday
Whilst the summer days are drawing to a cooling close, you can thankfully still enjoy the nights and the warmth of a real wood fire long after the sun has set with the La Hacienda Serenity Steel Fire Pit, available this weekend at Lidl whilst stocks last.
The popular fire pit will be available from this Sunday, 23rd August whilst stocks last and you’ll find it in the Middle of Lidl range.
To find your nearest Lidl, we’ve popped the store locator here for ease. You’ll also find the opening and closing information listed there as well.
With the Bank Holiday fast approaching, the timeless design is perfect for bringing a soft and natural light to your garden, whilst adding a warm and glowing atmosphere to alfresco evenings.
Made from durable steel with a black finish, this traditional-style fire pit features a fire bowl, protective mesh lid, log grate and a metal safety tool, all for just £24.99.
Whether used as a decorative centerpiece for the patio, an impressive heater for the garden or even for some late night marshmallow toasting, this bargain buy from Lidl is sure to be snapped up quickly.
The version that’s being stocked at the popular supermarket is half the price of the Florabest version that was being sold in Lidl stores last year.
If you’re not lucky enough to live near a Lidl then may we suggest these fire pits instead - starting with the Traditional Outdoor Log Fire Pit from OnBuy.com. Priced at just £21.95, it’s actually £3.04 cheaper than the Lidl offering.
With a classic and nostalgic look, this Iron Cast Fire Bowl is a perfect addition to any garden. It can be filled with lumber or even weeds from the garden. Use it as a focal point for a family gathering outside like a barbeque or grill evening. It can also be used as a decorative furniture item at an event such as a wedding.
This fire bowl is made from metal and can burn wood, charcoal, garden weeds or compressed paper. An open fire provides a lovely visual centrepiece, allowing you to watch the flames flicker and dance in the dark of the night. If anyone is hungry then simply toast some delicious snacks over the flames, and with heat being radiated 360 degrees due to design of the fire bowl, everyone can stay warm and well fed.
Or what about the Femor Fire Bowl, £43.99 from Amazon. This fire pit has a detachable fire bowl with handle, making for easy carrying and storage. It's made of matt black lacquered iron, heat resistant up to 500°C. Suitable for logs and charcoal. The multi-function fire bowl for heating or barbecuing is perfect to spend beautiful hours with friends and family in the chilly summer evenings.
Wayfair.co.uk have the Strissel Steel Charcoal Fire Pit which is on sale for £44.99 right now.
This fire pit has a modern stylish design making it the perfect addition to your garden patio or terrace. Fully portable due to its foldable legs which makes it easy to carry, perfect for keeping warm whilst camping. Made from sturdy and durable steel, this pit can be used as a barbecue and is easy to clean and maintain.
Homebase's La Hacienda Idris Clay Fire Bowl in grey is a great price at £75.
The traditional clay design with decorative detailing, this sizeable handmade, hand finished firebowl is a welcome addition to any garden. The Idris is multifunctional offering not just the option of a warming fire and source of light but comes with a cooking grill for all your BBQ treats to impress your guests.
If you have a little more cash to spend, the Josper Low Metal Firepit for £149 from Made.com is stunning.
Its modern silhouette looks decorative – be ready for compliments all year round. Designed by MADE Studio, the Josper fire pit is crafted from sturdy metal. And in black, it'll look great in any outdoor space. Josper's bowl isn't fixed to the base, making it super easy to dispose of waste after use. While the stylish crisscross base gives it an elevated look.


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Eating Brussels sprouts can slash your risk of blood vessel disease by 46%

It ’ s a vegetable that many people dread eating , but a new study may encourage you to reach for the Brussels sprouts more regularly .
Researchers from the University of Western Australia have revealed that eating Brussels , cabbage or broccoli everyday could slash your risk of blood vessel disease by up to 46 % .
In the study , the researchers analysed the diets and health of 684 older women .
The analysis revealed that women who ate more than 45g of Brussels sprouts , cabbage or broccoli every day were 46 % less likely to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ate no vegetables .
Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst , who led the study , explained : “ In our previous studies , we identified those with a higher intake of these vegetables had a reduced risk of having a clinical cardiovascular disease event , such as a heart attack or stroke , but we were n't sure why .
`` Our findings from this new study provides insight into the potential mechanisms involved . ''
`` We have now found that older women consuming higher amounts of cruciferous vegetables every day have lower odds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` One particular constituent found abundantly in cruciferous vegetables is vitamin K which may be involved in inhibiting the calcification process that occurs in our blood vessels . ''
Blood vessel disease can reduce the flow of blood around your body , and can be due to the build-up of fatty , calcium deposits on the inner walls of the blood vessels .
Worryingly , over time this can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke .
While the findings indicate that eating Brussels sprouts , broccoli or cabbage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease , that ’ s not to say those are the only vegetables you should eat .
Dr Blekkenhorst added : “ We should be eating a wide variety of vegetables every day for overall good health and wellbeing . ''

Researchers from the University of Western Australia have revealed that eating Brussels, cabbage or broccoli everyday could slash your risk of blood vessel disease by up to 46%
Eating Brussels sprouts can slash your risk of blood vessel disease by 46%, study finds
It’s a vegetable that many people dread eating, but a new study may encourage you to reach for the Brussels sprouts more regularly.
Researchers from the University of Western Australia have revealed that eating Brussels, cabbage or broccoli everyday could slash your risk of blood vessel disease by up to 46%.
In the study, the researchers analysed the diets and health of 684 older women.
The analysis revealed that women who ate more than 45g of Brussels sprouts, cabbage or broccoli every day were 46% less likely to have blood vessel disease than the women who ate no vegetables.
Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst, who led the study, explained: “In our previous studies, we identified those with a higher intake of these vegetables had a reduced risk of having a clinical cardiovascular disease event, such as a heart attack or stroke, but we weren't sure why.
"Our findings from this new study provides insight into the potential mechanisms involved."
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"We have now found that older women consuming higher amounts of cruciferous vegetables every day have lower odds of having extensive calcification on their aorta.
"One particular constituent found abundantly in cruciferous vegetables is vitamin K which may be involved in inhibiting the calcification process that occurs in our blood vessels."
Blood vessel disease can reduce the flow of blood around your body, and can be due to the build-up of fatty, calcium deposits on the inner walls of the blood vessels.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Worryingly, over time this can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
While the findings indicate that eating Brussels sprouts, broccoli or cabbage can reduce your risk of blood vessel disease, that’s not to say those are the only vegetables you should eat.
Dr Blekkenhorst added: “We should be eating a wide variety of vegetables every day for overall good health and wellbeing."


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Pub shut down twice by police in an hour for serving punters during lockdown

A pub landlord was caught serving pints in lockdown 40 minutes after police warned him to stop - but the boozer has avoided a lengthy closure .
A council licensing committee chose to allow the Santa Clara Inn pub in St Clears , Carmarthenshire , southeast Wales , to remain open and refrained from banning gaffer Richard Pearce .
Police had urged Carmarthenshire Council to close down the premises for three months and remove Mr Pearce as the 'designated premises supervisor ' , reports WalesOnline .
Officers had caught him serving punters during the heart of the pandemic twice in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers had paid the rogue operator a visit due to allegations he was breaching lockdown restrictions .
Licensing officer Andrew Rees and a Trading Standards rep had gone round to the pub on March 23 , two days after all such venues were ordered to close .
Though Mr Pearce denied he was illegally operating .
But at 4pm the following Sunday ( March 29 ) , police called in at the pub after an anonymous tip off that locals had been alerted by text that drinks were being served with entry via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serving St Clears town councillor at the time but has since resigned .
He assured officers he had been painting with friends and the drinks were a way to thank them , claiming that no money had exchanged hands inside the pub .
Police officers told the drinkers - four men - to leave the premises and instructed Mr Pearce not to allow any further persons into the pub .
Dyfed-Powys Police said Mr Pearce apologised and promised it would n't happen again in a report read to the licencing committee at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 4.40pm police were called back to the premises and found eight men in total drinking inside and Mr Pearce said `` it 's my fault '' .
Police Sergeant Jason James told everyone present to leave immediately with Mr Pearce slapped with a Fixed Penalty Notice - while the punters were told the same would happen to them if they were caught again .
Addressing the committee , police licensing officer David Bizby said the landlord had displayed a “ blatant disregard ” for legislation and it was clear he lacked understanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had on the local community '' .
Mr Pearce admitted the incident was down to his `` naive behaviour '' in an email to the police and council and repeated his apology at the meeting .
Mr Bizby recommended the landlord complete a course to obtain a Level 2 Personal Licence Holders Qualification Certificate , which he does not currently hold .
The committee agreed and warned Mr Pearce about his future conduct and ordered restrictions , including the installation of CCTV cameras at the entrance and exit .
Philip Hughes , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection , said in breaching the law he put the `` lives of the public at risk '' and `` blatantly ignored the police '' .
He added : `` The whole country was in lockdown and there is no excuse for what he did .
Landlords and premise licence holders have certain responsibilities , and I hope this serves as a warning . ''

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Despite the breach and pressure from Dyfed-Powys Police to close the Santa Clara Inn at St Clears and ban landlord Richard Pearce, a council licensing committee opted to let him off with a warning
Pub shut down twice by police in space of an hour for serving punters during lockdown
A pub landlord was caught serving pints in lockdown 40 minutes after police warned him to stop - but the boozer has avoided a lengthy closure.
A council licensing committee chose to allow the Santa Clara Inn pub in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, southeast Wales, to remain open and refrained from banning gaffer Richard Pearce.
Police had urged Carmarthenshire Council to close down the premises for three months and remove Mr Pearce as the 'designated premises supervisor', reports WalesOnline.
Officers had caught him serving punters during the heart of the pandemic twice in one day - a week after council officers had paid the rogue operator a visit due to allegations he was breaching lockdown restrictions.
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Licensing officer Andrew Rees and a Trading Standards rep had gone round to the pub on March 23, two days after all such venues were ordered to close.
Though Mr Pearce denied he was illegally operating.
But at 4pm the following Sunday (March 29), police called in at the pub after an anonymous tip off that locals had been alerted by text that drinks were being served with entry via the back door.
Mr Pearce was a serving St Clears town councillor at the time but has since resigned.
He assured officers he had been painting with friends and the drinks were a way to thank them, claiming that no money had exchanged hands inside the pub.
Police officers told the drinkers - four men - to leave the premises and instructed Mr Pearce not to allow any further persons into the pub.
Dyfed-Powys Police said Mr Pearce apologised and promised it wouldn't happen again in a report read to the licencing committee at a virtual meeting on Tuesday.
But at 4.40pm police were called back to the premises and found eight men in total drinking inside and Mr Pearce said "it's my fault".
Police Sergeant Jason James told everyone present to leave immediately with Mr Pearce slapped with a Fixed Penalty Notice - while the punters were told the same would happen to them if they were caught again.
Addressing the committee, police licensing officer David Bizby said the landlord had displayed a “blatant disregard” for legislation and it was clear he lacked understanding of the "impact this could have had on the local community".
Mr Pearce admitted the incident was down to his "naive behaviour" in an email to the police and council and repeated his apology at the meeting.
Mr Bizby recommended the landlord complete a course to obtain a Level 2 Personal Licence Holders Qualification Certificate, which he does not currently hold.
The committee agreed and warned Mr Pearce about his future conduct and ordered restrictions, including the installation of CCTV cameras at the entrance and exit.
Philip Hughes, the council's executive board member for public protection, said in breaching the law he put the "lives of the public at risk" and "blatantly ignored the police".
He added: "The whole country was in lockdown and there is no excuse for what he did. Landlords and premise licence holders have certain responsibilities, and I hope this serves as a warning."


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Arsenal 'to attempt to offload four defenders' if they land Gabriel Magalhaes

Arsenal will reportedly try to sell four defenders as part of their huge squad overhaul which could see the club sign Gabriel Magalhaes .
Reports this week claimed Arsenal have won the race to land the in-demand Lille centre-back having agreed a £27million fee .
Late on Thursday , it emerged that Manchester United have shown late interest and even held talks with the highly-rated defender .
However The Times has claimed that the defender has indeed opted for a move to north London and has completed a medical .
And the report goes on to suggest that Mikel Arteta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several defenders , with Rob Holding and Calum Chambers among those up for sale .
It is also claimed that four midfielders have been transfer listed , including Matteo Guendouzi , while the Gunners will also look to sell two attackers .
The club are intent on balancing their books due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis , but are wasting no time bolstering their ranks and have already signed former Chelsea star Willian .
Gabriel has spent the week deliberating his future with offers on the table and reportedly is excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gabriel Magalhaes be a hit at Arsenal ?
Comment below Lille team-mate Jose Fonte recently confirmed he has been asking about playing in the English top flight .
“ The club ( Lille ) have allowed him to speak with other clubs .
He ’ s in the process of moving , ” Fonte told talkSPORT .
“ It ’ s just about him choosing which club , which is a great position to be in .
They ’ re all good clubs .
“ We need to understand that every boy ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League and he ’ s been asking questions about the Premier League .
“ He has been asking questions about clubs in the Premier League .
I try to give the best and honest opinions.
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The club are intent on balancing their books due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis, but are wasting no time bolstering their ranks and have already signed Willian
Arsenal 'to attempt to offload four defenders' if they land Gabriel Magalhaes
Arsenal will reportedly try to sell four defenders as part of their huge squad overhaul which could see the club sign Gabriel Magalhaes.
Reports this week claimed Arsenal have won the race to land the in-demand Lille centre-back having agreed a £27million fee.
Late on Thursday, it emerged that Manchester United have shown late interest and even held talks with the highly-rated defender.
However The Times has claimed that the defender has indeed opted for a move to north London and has completed a medical.
And the report goes on to suggest that Mikel Arteta will be forced to get rid of several defenders, with Rob Holding and Calum Chambers among those up for sale.
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It is also claimed that four midfielders have been transfer listed, including Matteo Guendouzi, while the Gunners will also look to sell two attackers.
The club are intent on balancing their books due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis, but are wasting no time bolstering their ranks and have already signed former Chelsea star Willian.
Gabriel has spent the week deliberating his future with offers on the table and reportedly is excited by a Premier League challenge.
Will Gabriel Magalhaes be a hit at Arsenal? Comment below
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Lille team-mate Jose Fonte recently confirmed he has been asking about playing in the English top flight.
“The club (Lille) have allowed him to speak with other clubs. He’s in the process of moving,” Fonte told talkSPORT.
“It’s just about him choosing which club, which is a great position to be in. They’re all good clubs.
“We need to understand that every boy’s dream is to play in the Premier League and he’s been asking questions about the Premier League.
“He has been asking questions about clubs in the Premier League. I try to give the best and honest opinions.”
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thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Fulham chief responds to Pique claims amid Barcelona star's uncertain future

Fulham chief Tony Khan has rubbished reports that the Premier League newcomers have made an offer for Barcelona star Gerrard Pique .
Pique 's future has been thrown into doubt following the Spanish side 's humiliating Champions League exit last week .
Their embarrassing 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich ultimately cost Quique Setien his job and new manager Ronald Koeman is expected to oversee a huge overhaul of his squad .
And the uncertainty has led to claims that this Spanish defender could be in line with a return to the Premier League , with the Cottagers believed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But responding to a rumour on Twitter , which claimed the recently-promoted west Londoners had offered Pique a two-year contract worth €5.5million , Khan said it was `` false '' .
Indeed , it would be some coup if Fulham could bolster their ranks with the signing of Pique .
In a frank assessment of Barca 's drubbing at the hands , central defender Pique admitted that heads would have to roll and that his could be one of them .
He has spent the last 12 years at the Nou Camp following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United , but he will celebrate his 34th birthday early next year and will know that the end of his distinguished Barca career , which has yielded 20 trophies , is approaching sooner rather than later .
Who should Gerard Pique join ?
Comment below New Barcelona coach Koeman is expected to oversee a massive overhaul of the squad as he leads them into a new era , according to president Josep Maria Bartomeu .
Koeman , one of Barca 's greatest ever players who was confirmed as the club 's new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transition alongside Ramon Planes , the new chief technical secretary after Eric Abidal left the club .
`` The technical secretary and new coach will take drastic measures and they will affect certain players , who we should give a proper farewell to , '' Bartomeu said in an interview with the club 's official television channel on Tuesday .
Bartomeu did not say which players would depart but referred to seven players who were not for sale : captain Lionel Messi , goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen , defenders Clement Lenglet and Nelson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Frenkie de Jong and French winger Ousmane Dembele .
Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets , who have been at the club since 2008 and are the longest-serving players after Messi , were omitted from Bartomeu 's list , meaning they could face an exit after 12 trophy-laden years in the first team .
Jordi Alba , Ivan Rakitic and Luis Suarez , crucial members of the team that won the treble in 2015 as well as the La Liga titles in 2016 , 2018 and 2019 , were also absent .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best days to the club and been part of the club 's best years .
They have won a lot of trophies and had a lot of success , '' added Bartomeu .
`` Some of those decisions have already been taken by others and some will be taken soon by different people .
The players will not be consulted on these decisions .
It 's very important to listen to opinions but the coach and technical secretary will take the decision together . ''

Pique's future has been thrown into doubt following the Spanish side's humiliating Champions League exit last week, in which he admitted he could leave the club
Fulham chief Tony Khan has rubbished reports that the Premier League newcomers have made an offer for Barcelona star Gerrard Pique.
Pique's future has been thrown into doubt following the Spanish side's humiliating Champions League exit last week.
Their embarrassing 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich ultimately cost Quique Setien his job and new manager Ronald Koeman is expected to oversee a huge overhaul of his squad.
And the uncertainty has led to claims that this Spanish defender could be in line with a return to the Premier League, with the Cottagers believed to be keen on signing him this summer.
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But responding to a rumour on Twitter, which claimed the recently-promoted west Londoners had offered Pique a two-year contract worth €5.5million, Khan said it was "false".
Indeed, it would be some coup if Fulham could bolster their ranks with the signing of Pique.
In a frank assessment of Barca's drubbing at the hands, central defender Pique admitted that heads would have to roll and that his could be one of them.
He has spent the last 12 years at the Nou Camp following his return to his boyhood club from Manchester United, but he will celebrate his 34th birthday early next year and will know that the end of his distinguished Barca career, which has yielded 20 trophies, is approaching sooner rather than later.
Who should Gerard Pique join? Comment below
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New Barcelona coach Koeman is expected to oversee a massive overhaul of the squad as he leads them into a new era, according to president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Koeman, one of Barca's greatest ever players who was confirmed as the club's new coach on Wednesday, will oversee the transition alongside Ramon Planes, the new chief technical secretary after Eric Abidal left the club.
"The technical secretary and new coach will take drastic measures and they will affect certain players, who we should give a proper farewell to," Bartomeu said in an interview with the club's official television channel on Tuesday.
Bartomeu did not say which players would depart but referred to seven players who were not for sale: captain Lionel Messi, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, defenders Clement Lenglet and Nelson Semedo, plus recent signings Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie de Jong and French winger Ousmane Dembele.
Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets, who have been at the club since 2008 and are the longest-serving players after Messi, were omitted from Bartomeu's list, meaning they could face an exit after 12 trophy-laden years in the first team.
Jordi Alba, Ivan Rakitic and Luis Suarez, crucial members of the team that won the treble in 2015 as well as the La Liga titles in 2016, 2018 and 2019, were also absent.
"These are players who have given their best days to the club and been part of the club's best years. They have won a lot of trophies and had a lot of success," added Bartomeu.
"Some of those decisions have already been taken by others and some will be taken soon by different people. The players will not be consulted on these decisions. It's very important to listen to opinions but the coach and technical secretary will take the decision together."


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Mystery as boy, 4, and mum found dead with bodies 'eaten by animals' after crash

A missing boy 's body was found having been partially eaten by wild animals , but police are unclear on how he died .
Four-year-old Gioele Mondello 's corpse had decomposed so much his head was almost a skull , after he was found just 16 days after vanishing with his mum .
Their disappearance had gripped Italy all month .
Investigators are probing whether Viviana Parisi - whose body was so `` unrecognisable '' she had to be identified by her wedding ring - and her son were killed in a murder-suicide , attacked or suffered a terrible accident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibility the boy was sexually assaulted .
Their remains were found five days apart near a coastal motorway in Sicily , Italy , having headed out on an apparent shopping trip on August 3 .
Turin-born DJ Ms Parisi , 43 , was spotted by witnesses clambering over a motorway barrier following a minor crash in a road tunnel - but accounts differ on whether her son was with her .
Her body was found on August 8 in a woodland close to Caronia , next to a high-voltage pylon and not far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a broken arm and animal bites .
Gioele 's body was later found 182 yards from the Messina to Palermo road where his mum had been involved in the crash .
Italian police suspect his body parts - found 300 yards from his mum 's - were moved by animals , perhaps stray dogs .
Reports suggest his body could have been dismembered by animals .
Angelo Cavallo , chief prosecutor of Patti , said : `` We will continue to work and we will get to the bottom of this sad story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a psychological breakdown prior to her death , with her mental state having been negatively impacted by the coronavirus lockdown .
However , husband Daniele Mondello said she had been calm the morning she disappeared and had told him she was taking Gioele to Milazzo to go shopping for shoes .
Her grey Opel Corsa crashed with a van carrying a group of workers , which left Ms Parisi 's car with a punctured tyre .
One witness said she appeared `` extremely agitated '' as she left the scene .
`` Viviana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him too much , '' said Mr Mondello , also a DJ .

The heavily decomposed bodies of Gioele Mondello, 4, and mum Viviana Parisi, 43, were found in woodland after the car they were traveling in was involved in a minor crash
Mystery as boy, 4, and mum found dead with bodies 'eaten by animals' after car crash
A missing boy's body was found having been partially eaten by wild animals, but police are unclear on how he died.
Four-year-old Gioele Mondello's corpse had decomposed so much his head was almost a skull, after he was found just 16 days after vanishing with his mum.
Their disappearance had gripped Italy all month.
Investigators are probing whether Viviana Parisi - whose body was so "unrecognisable" she had to be identified by her wedding ring - and her son were killed in a murder-suicide, attacked or suffered a terrible accident.
Image: DANIELEMONDELLODJ/Newsflash) DANIELEMONDELLODJ/Newsflash)
Police are also looking into the possibility the boy was sexually assaulted.
Their remains were found five days apart near a coastal motorway in Sicily, Italy, having headed out on an apparent shopping trip on August 3.
Turin-born DJ Ms Parisi, 43, was spotted by witnesses clambering over a motorway barrier following a minor crash in a road tunnel - but accounts differ on whether her son was with her.
Image: Newsflash) Newsflash) Image: Newsflash) Newsflash)
Her body was found on August 8 in a woodland close to Caronia, next to a high-voltage pylon and not far from her abandoned car.
She had a broken arm and animal bites.
Gioele's body was later found 182 yards from the Messina to Palermo road where his mum had been involved in the crash.
Image: DANIELEMONDELLODJ/Newsflash) DANIELEMONDELLODJ/Newsflash)
Italian police suspect his body parts - found 300 yards from his mum's - were moved by animals, perhaps stray dogs.
Reports suggest his body could have been dismembered by animals.
Angelo Cavallo, chief prosecutor of Patti, said: "We will continue to work and we will get to the bottom of this sad story."
Ms Parisi had reportedly suffered a psychological breakdown prior to her death, with her mental state having been negatively impacted by the coronavirus lockdown.
However, husband Daniele Mondello said she had been calm the morning she disappeared and had told him she was taking Gioele to Milazzo to go shopping for shoes.
Her grey Opel Corsa crashed with a van carrying a group of workers, which left Ms Parisi's car with a punctured tyre.
One witness said she appeared "extremely agitated" as she left the scene.
"Viviana didn't kill him, she loved him too much," said Mr Mondello, also a DJ.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Strictly's Neil Jones's girlfriend was dating DJ Hannah Wants three weeks ago

Neil Jones may be celebrating that he has found a 'new love ' but the relationship has left a bitter taste in the mouth of superstar DJ , Hannah Wants .
The 38-year-old Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has hooked up with Colombian performer Luisa Eusse , a year after his marriage to Katya Jones crumbled .
Neil met fellow dancer Luisa , 23 , eight months ago while on a trip to South America and it has now been reported that he was seeing Luisa at the same time she was in a same-sex relationship with Hannah .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Hannah was working in London , Luisa would meet up with Neil - as friends - with their relationship going from platonic to romantic in the past few weeks .
The media outlet has claimed that Luisa dumped Hannah just three weeks ago , so that she could move in with Neil , leaving the DJ 'devastated ' .
Neil went public with his relationship with Luisa on Wednesday , after she left 34-year-old Hannah , who is also a professional footballer , playing for England women 's national team over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Sun that Hannah and Luisa had even discussed marriage , a year after meeting in Ibiza .
On June 20 , Hannah was gushing in her praise of her girlfriend after Luisa organised the `` cutest '' birthday celebrations to mark her 34th at her Birmingham home .
Posting a pic of her cuddling Luisa on a sofa , while surrounded by balloons , Hannah captioned the post : `` This is an appreciation post for this lil peng ting right here , I f***ing love and appreciate you long time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when I say she spent WEEKS preparing the cutest birthday . ''
Hannah continued : `` She brought my mom over from Northern Ireland as a surprise ( I hadn ’ t seen her for six months ) , she arranged for my two besties to come and surprise me for a catch up , she decorated two rooms of the house , I could go on and on but on top of everything ( which was already a lot ) she painted a canvas of me for my birthday and it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve been fumin at times because I ’ ve barely seen her ( I ’ m hella needy haha ) and she ’ s worked through multiple nights to get the painting finished in time .
`` I ’ m talking like well over 50 hours of work , love , sweat and tears went into it .
It ’ s the most beautiful thing .
`` You one talented Colombian mofo ain ’ t you ! ''
Hannah then added a message in Luisa 's native Spanish , which translates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most beautiful day , thank you for everything .
I love you queen .
A lot a lot a lot . ''
In July , both Hannah and Luisa posted the same photos from their trip to London , with the Colombian beauty describing Hannah as her `` wifey '' .
Writing in Spanish to Hannah in the caption of the pic , Luisa added : `` Thanks Wifey for making this possible !
Thanks weather for not ruining our day . ''
The Sun has claimed that it was during this trip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Hannah was working in the capital .
A source told them : `` When Hannah was in meetings , Luisa met up with Neil . ''
Hannah has been left `` heartbroken '' by the ending of their relationship , especially as she was instrumental in Luisa coming to live in the UK and that they had `` planned to get married . ''
The source added : `` They were officially a proper couple . ''
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STRICTLY’S NEIL JONES’S NEW GIRLFRIEND LUISA EUSSE DANCES IN FRONT OF HIM
STRICTLY’S NEIL JONES’S NEW GIRLFRIEND LUISA EUSSE DANCES IN FRONT OF HIM
Neil Jones has 'found love' again, a year after splitting from wife Katya, but his new lover, Luisa Eusse, was in a same-sex relationship until three weeks ago
Neil Jones may be celebrating that he has found a 'new love' but the relationship has left a bitter taste in the mouth of superstar DJ, Hannah Wants.
The 38-year-old Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer has hooked up with Colombian performer Luisa Eusse, a year after his marriage to Katya Jones crumbled.
Neil met fellow dancer Luisa, 23, eight months ago while on a trip to South America and it has now been reported that he was seeing Luisa at the same time she was in a same-sex relationship with Hannah.
It has been claimed in The Sun that while Hannah was working in London, Luisa would meet up with Neil - as friends - with their relationship going from platonic to romantic in the past few weeks.
Image: Hannah Wants/Instagram) Hannah Wants/Instagram)
The media outlet has claimed that Luisa dumped Hannah just three weeks ago, so that she could move in with Neil, leaving the DJ 'devastated'.
Neil went public with his relationship with Luisa on Wednesday, after she left 34-year-old Hannah, who is also a professional footballer, playing for England women's national team over the past ten years.
Sources have told The Sun that Hannah and Luisa had even discussed marriage, a year after meeting in Ibiza.
On June 20, Hannah was gushing in her praise of her girlfriend after Luisa organised the "cutest" birthday celebrations to mark her 34th at her Birmingham home.
Image: Hannah Wants/Instagram) Hannah Wants/Instagram)
Posting a pic of her cuddling Luisa on a sofa, while surrounded by balloons, Hannah captioned the post: "This is an appreciation post for this lil peng ting right here, I f***ing love and appreciate you long time.
"I’m not even exaggerating when I say she spent WEEKS preparing the cutest birthday."
Hannah continued: "She brought my mom over from Northern Ireland as a surprise (I hadn’t seen her for six months), she arranged for my two besties to come and surprise me for a catch up, she decorated two rooms of the house, I could go on and on but on top of everything (which was already a lot) she painted a canvas of me for my birthday and it’s just insane like.
"Tbh I’ve been fumin at times because I’ve barely seen her (I’m hella needy haha) and she’s worked through multiple nights to get the painting finished in time.
"I’m talking like well over 50 hours of work, love, sweat and tears went into it. It’s the most beautiful thing.
"You one talented Colombian mofo ain’t you!"
Image: Neil Jones/Instagram) Neil Jones/Instagram)
Hannah then added a message in Luisa's native Spanish, which translates to: "Thank you for the most beautiful day, thank you for everything. I love you queen. A lot a lot a lot."
In July, both Hannah and Luisa posted the same photos from their trip to London, with the Colombian beauty describing Hannah as her "wifey".
Writing in Spanish to Hannah in the caption of the pic, Luisa added: "Thanks Wifey for making this possible! Thanks weather for not ruining our day."
Image: Luisa Eusse/Instagram) Luisa Eusse/Instagram)
The Sun has claimed that it was during this trip that Luisa met with Neil again, while Hannah was working in the capital.
A source told them: "When Hannah was in meetings, Luisa met up with Neil."
Hannah has been left "heartbroken" by the ending of their relationship, especially as she was instrumental in Luisa coming to live in the UK and that they had "planned to get married."
The source added: "They were officially a proper couple."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Brothers, aged 3 and 1, die after locking themselves in family car in 57C heat

Two young brothers died of heatstroke after climbing into a roasting hot car - which had reached 57C - and locking themselves inside .
The family of Daniel Garcia , three , and Ivan Salazar Jr. , one , told police they had wrongly assumed the pair were playing in their rooms when the tragedy struck .
With the boys missing , a desperate search resulted in them being found unresponsive in the vehicle parked outside the family home in Montevallo , Alabama , on Saturday .
They are understood to have been inside the car for 90 minutes when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene at around 3.30pm .
After being rushed to Shelby Baptist Medical Center , the siblings were pronounced dead , Shelby County Sheriff 's Office has confirmed .
And a subsequent autopsy revealed their deaths were consistent with Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke , Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans said on Wednesday .
She explained the outside temperature was around 33C but inside the car the heat would have rocketed to over 57C , reports AL.com .
The coroner added the deaths were a `` tragic accident '' .
Sheriff John Samaniego said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the family of those two little boys during this unimaginable tragedy . ''
The devastated family have constructed two large crosses outside their home as a memorial to the two boys .
An obituary described Daniel as `` one of the happiest kids you would ever meet '' .
He is said to have enjoyed watching cartoons and `` adored his baby brother '' and would `` never let him out of his sight '' .
`` He loved playing outside and riding his four-wheeler and little car , '' it added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be `` full of laughter '' and `` always wanted to be held '' .
`` He was a momma ’ s boy during the day but wanted his daddy as soon as he arrived home .
He loved and adored his daddy . ''
A double funeral service was due to be held yesterday at the Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in Clanton .
A total of 19 children have died in a hot a car in the US in 2020 - including two more in the days since Daniel and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year there were 52 PVH deaths in the US , including three in Alabama .

Daniel Garcia, three, and Ivan Salazar Jr clambered into the roasting hot vehicle in Alabama and were found unresponsive 90 minutes later by their frantic family
Brothers, aged 3 and 1, die after locking themselves in family car in 57C heat
Two young brothers died of heatstroke after climbing into a roasting hot car - which had reached 57C - and locking themselves inside.
The family of Daniel Garcia, three, and Ivan Salazar Jr., one, told police they had wrongly assumed the pair were playing in their rooms when the tragedy struck.
With the boys missing, a desperate search resulted in them being found unresponsive in the vehicle parked outside the family home in Montevallo, Alabama, on Saturday.
They are understood to have been inside the car for 90 minutes when they were found.
Officers had attended the scene at around 3.30pm.
After being rushed to Shelby Baptist Medical Center, the siblings were pronounced dead, Shelby County Sheriff's Office has confirmed.
And a subsequent autopsy revealed their deaths were consistent with Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke, Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans said on Wednesday.
She explained the outside temperature was around 33C but inside the car the heat would have rocketed to over 57C, reports AL.com.
The coroner added the deaths were a "tragic accident".
Sheriff John Samaniego said: "Our hearts and prayers are with the family of those two little boys during this unimaginable tragedy."
The devastated family have constructed two large crosses outside their home as a memorial to the two boys.
An obituary described Daniel as "one of the happiest kids you would ever meet".
He is said to have enjoyed watching cartoons and "adored his baby brother" and would "never let him out of his sight".
"He loved playing outside and riding his four-wheeler and little car," it added.
Ivan, meanwhile, was said to be "full of laughter" and "always wanted to be held".
"He was a momma’s boy during the day but wanted his daddy as soon as he arrived home. He loved and adored his daddy."
A double funeral service was due to be held yesterday at the Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home in Clanton.
A total of 19 children have died in a hot a car in the US in 2020 - including two more in the days since Daniel and Ivan in Texas and Oklahoma.
Last year there were 52 PVH deaths in the US, including three in Alabama.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Willian sends desperate plea to Aubameyang over Arsenal transfer saga

Willian has pleaded with Arsenal teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to extend his stay in north London - as he believes his new side can challenge for silverware next season .
The Brazilian playmaker has linked up with Aubameyang at the Emirates after leaving top-flight rivals Chelsea .
And now Arsenal have bolstered their attacking ranks , they are looking to tie down their club captain to a new deal .
The Gunners star has been linked with a move away from the Emirates as he enters the final year of his existing deal , with Barcelona said to be ready to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aubameyang is on the brink of agreeing a new deal .
And Willian has had his say on the saga , believing that the striker can be influential in Arsenal 's pursuit for glory under Mikel Arteta .
The winger told the Sun : “ I joined Arsenal because we can challenge for titles but Pierre will be a big part of the plan .
“ He has to stay — it is very important to me .
Will Aubameyang extend his stay with Arsenal ?
Comment below “ This is a guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have to keep a player like that .
“ He ’ s one of the best players in our team and somebody I want to be making chances for.
” Aubameyang was Arsenal 's top scorer across all competitions last season , netting 29 times and also providing three assists .
While all indications point towards the former Borussia Dortmund attacker extending his stay in north London , that the deal has not been confirmed yet is likely to concern many Arsenal fans .
And with the pacy front man having jetted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely to be calmed with Aubameyang now in the last 12 months of his current contract .
Gunners fans will hope any deal is announced once Aubameyang returns from Italy , preferably before their crunch clash with Liverpool next weekend .

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG FLIES OFF ON PRIVATE JET AS ARSENAL CONTRACT SAGA RUMBLES ON
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG FLIES OFF ON PRIVATE JET AS ARSENAL CONTRACT SAGA RUMBLES ON
The Gunners captain has been linked with a move away from the Emirates as he enters the final year of his existing deal, with Barcelona said to be ready to swoop
Willian has pleaded with Arsenal teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to extend his stay in north London - as he believes his new side can challenge for silverware next season.
The Brazilian playmaker has linked up with Aubameyang at the Emirates after leaving top-flight rivals Chelsea.
And now Arsenal have bolstered their attacking ranks, they are looking to tie down their club captain to a new deal.
The Gunners star has been linked with a move away from the Emirates as he enters the final year of his existing deal, with Barcelona said to be ready to swoop.
But recent reports have suggested Aubameyang is on the brink of agreeing a new deal.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
And Willian has had his say on the saga, believing that the striker can be influential in Arsenal's pursuit for glory under Mikel Arteta.
The winger told the Sun : “I joined Arsenal because we can challenge for titles but Pierre will be a big part of the plan.
“He has to stay — it is very important to me.
Will Aubameyang extend his stay with Arsenal? Comment below
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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“This is a guy who gets 25-30 goals a season and we have to keep a player like that.
“He’s one of the best players in our team and somebody I want to be making chances for.”
Aubameyang was Arsenal's top scorer across all competitions last season, netting 29 times and also providing three assists.
While all indications point towards the former Borussia Dortmund attacker extending his stay in north London, that the deal has not been confirmed yet is likely to concern many Arsenal fans.
And with the pacy front man having jetted off to Italy, those worries are unlikely to be calmed with Aubameyang now in the last 12 months of his current contract.
Gunners fans will hope any deal is announced once Aubameyang returns from Italy, preferably before their crunch clash with Liverpool next weekend.


thedailymirror--2020-08-21--Lovren admits deliberately hurting Ramos as revenge for Liverpool pal Salah

Dejan Lovren has admitted he deliberately elbowed Sergio Ramos as revenge for a foul on Mohamed Salah in the 2018 Champions League final .
The former Liverpool defender had a coming together with the Real Madrid star during Croatia 's 3-2 win over Spain in the Nations League in November 2018 .
Immediately after the match Lovren appeared to suggest he elbowed Ramos on purpose in an Instagram Live video .
In the clip he also reportedly said : `` Haha .
3-2 .
Go ahead and talk now buddy .
Buddy !
They [ Spain ] are a bunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responded to a comment from a fan on social media with a love heart emoji when asked whether he did it 'for Mohamed Salah ' , suggesting this was indeed the case .
Salah was injured in a challenge with Ramos in the Champions League final and the Reds star was forced off the pitch in tears , before Madrid went on to claim the European crown .
And now Lovren , who recently left Liverpool to join Zenit Saint Petersburg , has confirmed his actions were indeed intentional .
He told Egyptian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I deliberately hit Ramos after hurting Salah ?
Yes , this is possible .
“ Luka Modric tried to reduce the tension between me and Ramos , and we were facing Spain together with the Croatian national team , and I deliberately hit him with my elbows and told him that we have drawn now .
Where will Liverpool finish this season ?
Comment below “ I respect Ramos as a player and what he does for his team .
He has won a lot of titles , but on the other hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not like and harm the players .
`` I do not want to make a big story , but I think that what Ramos did was intentional to injure my friend , so it was time to pay for what he has done .
`` We were playing much better than Real Madrid before Salah was injured in the Champions League final .
`` His exit was a big blow for us , after his exit , they began to dominate the match . ''

The former Liverpool defender had a coming together with the Real Madrid star during Croatia's 3-2 win over Spain in the Nations League in November 2018
Dejan Lovren has admitted he deliberately elbowed Sergio Ramos as revenge for a foul on Mohamed Salah in the 2018 Champions League final.
The former Liverpool defender had a coming together with the Real Madrid star during Croatia's 3-2 win over Spain in the Nations League in November 2018.
Immediately after the match Lovren appeared to suggest he elbowed Ramos on purpose in an Instagram Live video.
In the clip he also reportedly said: "Haha. 3-2. Go ahead and talk now buddy. Buddy! They [Spain] are a bunch of p******."
The defender then responded to a comment from a fan on social media with a love heart emoji when asked whether he did it 'for Mohamed Salah', suggesting this was indeed the case.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
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Salah was injured in a challenge with Ramos in the Champions League final and the Reds star was forced off the pitch in tears, before Madrid went on to claim the European crown.
And now Lovren, who recently left Liverpool to join Zenit Saint Petersburg, has confirmed his actions were indeed intentional.
He told Egyptian TV channel Sada El Balad : "I deliberately hit Ramos after hurting Salah? Yes, this is possible.
“Luka Modric tried to reduce the tension between me and Ramos, and we were facing Spain together with the Croatian national team, and I deliberately hit him with my elbows and told him that we have drawn now.
Where will Liverpool finish this season? Comment below
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
“I respect Ramos as a player and what he does for his team. He has won a lot of titles, but on the other hand, he does some behaviour that I do not like and harm the players.
"I do not want to make a big story, but I think that what Ramos did was intentional to injure my friend, so it was time to pay for what he has done.
"We were playing much better than Real Madrid before Salah was injured in the Champions League final.
"His exit was a big blow for us, after his exit, they began to dominate the match."


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Katy Perry felt 'ashamed and f***ed up' after taking medication for first time

Pregnant Katy Perry has opened up about the moment she was placed on medication to help her with the self-doubt and depression which was threatening to engulf her life .
The 35-year-old pop star is about to give birth to her first child and she has been a reflective mood , as she looked back at the moment where she was staring into the void .
There was a time when her music was not healing the inner hurt and Katy said she felt `` ashamed '' that she had to turn to medication to help her through this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smile '' again , Katy Perry went through bouts of depression and self-doubt .
Speaking to Apple Music 's Zane Lowe ahead of the release of her new album Smile , on August 28 , Katy said : `` The older you get , the more real life gets and the harder it gets to hold onto the pain that helped you create .
`` No longer is that pain helping you create songs .
`` It 's just tormenting your mind at that point , especially in your 30s , when just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Katy explained why this is , saying : `` Your body starts to not function .
Your metabolism goes south .
All things start to change in your 30s , but there 's so much clarity that comes from it as well .
`` I was getting pretty high off my own supply for a long time , and then it just did n't work after Witness . ''
This was her fifth studio album , released in 2017 , and was not as well received as her previous ventures .
Katy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by writing songs , but had found that this fix was not working .
She continued : `` I realised , 'Oh my God .
I have given so much power out for validation and acceptance and love , and now it 's not coming back to me . '
`` I used to really be able to fix my depression or my bouts of depression by just going , ' I 'm going to write a freaking song , ' or , ' I 'm going to do this .
So blah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm going to whatever .
I 'll leave you in the dust .
You break up with me , I 'll show you .
Here 's a No .
1 one . '
It did n't work anymore . ''
There was a moment when it all changed though , and the American Idol judge said she can pinpoint when it was and how she turned to more personal lyrics for her pop songs .
Katy said : `` I broke up with my boyfriend .
My expectations were n't met and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me anymore at that moment .
`` They were like , 'That 's enough .
Thank you very much .
You 've given us something and we 're good . '
`` And I just could n't get out of bed for weeks and became clinically depressed and had to get on medication for the first time in my life . ''
This was a low point for Katy and she reacted negatively to it .
She added : `` I was so ashamed of it .
I was like , ' I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . '
I 'm on medication .
This is f***ed up . '
`` Katy then went on to reveal how she coped with fame while trying to heal her mental health .
She continued : `` Even when you 're the most famous person on the planet , coming from me , I mean , this is my own experience .
`` I still did n't feel good enough .
I still did n't feel like I was in the club .
I still did n't feel worth it .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening to me ?
And also like , why me ? '
Not why me , but just like , I never really got to fully enjoy it because I never accepted it .
You know ?
`` Because the truth of the matter is , is fame is a by-product for me .
It 's not the reason why I started my career .
It 's not the reason why I write the songs . ''
Katy added : `` For me , music was so , and still is , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story to sell ?
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Katy Perry has spoken out about the moment her self-doubt and depression led her to requiring medication to help bring her life balance back in order
Katy Perry felt 'ashamed and f***ed up' after taking medication for first time
Pregnant Katy Perry has opened up about the moment she was placed on medication to help her with the self-doubt and depression which was threatening to engulf her life.
The 35-year-old pop star is about to give birth to her first child and she has been a reflective mood, as she looked back at the moment where she was staring into the void.
There was a time when her music was not healing the inner hurt and Katy said she felt "ashamed" that she had to turn to medication to help her through this time.
Before she was able to "Smile" again, Katy Perry went through bouts of depression and self-doubt.
Image: Apple Music) Apple Music)
Speaking to Apple Music's Zane Lowe ahead of the release of her new album Smile, on August 28, Katy said: "The older you get, the more real life gets and the harder it gets to hold onto the pain that helped you create.
"No longer is that pain helping you create songs.
"It's just tormenting your mind at that point, especially in your 30s, when just life, things start to ache."
Katy explained why this is, saying: "Your body starts to not function. Your metabolism goes south. All things start to change in your 30s, but there's so much clarity that comes from it as well.
"I was getting pretty high off my own supply for a long time, and then it just didn't work after Witness."
Image: Katy Perry/Youtube) Katy Perry/Youtube)
This was her fifth studio album, released in 2017, and was not as well received as her previous ventures.
Katy said that she used to beat depression by writing songs, but had found that this fix was not working.
She continued: "I realised, 'Oh my God. I have given so much power out for validation and acceptance and love, and now it's not coming back to me.'
"I used to really be able to fix my depression or my bouts of depression by just going, 'I'm going to write a freaking song,' or, 'I'm going to do this. So blah, blah, blah.
"I'm going to whatever. I'll leave you in the dust. You break up with me, I'll show you. Here's a No. 1 one.' It didn't work anymore."
Image: Katy Perry/Instagram) Katy Perry/Instagram)
There was a moment when it all changed though, and the American Idol judge said she can pinpoint when it was and how she turned to more personal lyrics for her pop songs.
Katy said: "I broke up with my boyfriend. My expectations weren't met and the world didn't want to hear from me anymore at that moment.
"They were like, 'That's enough. Thank you very much. You've given us something and we're good.'
"And I just couldn't get out of bed for weeks and became clinically depressed and had to get on medication for the first time in my life."
This was a low point for Katy and she reacted negatively to it. She added: "I was so ashamed of it. I was like, 'I'm Katy Perry. I wrote 'Firework.' I'm on medication. This is f***ed up.' "
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Katy then went on to reveal how she coped with fame while trying to heal her mental health.
She continued: "Even when you're the most famous person on the planet, coming from me, I mean, this is my own experience.
"I still didn't feel good enough. I still didn't feel like I was in the club. I still didn't feel worth it.
"I just was like, 'This is really happening to me? And also like, why me?' Not why me, but just like, I never really got to fully enjoy it because I never accepted it. You know?
"Because the truth of the matter is, is fame is a by-product for me. It's not the reason why I started my career. It's not the reason why I write the songs."
Katy added: "For me, music was so, and still is, so healing."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Kane misses start of Tottenham pre-season after being told to self-isolate

Harry Kane has been forced to miss Tottenham 's return to pre-season training to undergo a period of self-isolation .
The Spurs star and England captain jetted off for a family holiday to the Bahamas soon after the extended 2019/20 Premier League season reached its conclusion on July 26 .
At time time of travelling , the Bahamas were not on the UK 's quarantine list but those travel restrictions changed on August 8 .
That ultimately meant Kane was required to quarantine for 14 days upon arriving back in the UK , which meant he was not part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
As reported by the Daily Mail , Kane is yet to link up with his teammates as he finishes the self-isolation period but is expected to return to the club 's HQ at some point next week .
And it is not expected to have any damning impact on Jose Mourinho 's preparations for Spurs ' opening game of their pre-season schedule against Ipswich this Saturday .
Kane ’ s setback should also not have any consequences for England ’ s upcoming Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is expected to include his captain .
Meanwhile , the first instalment of Amazon Prime 's documentary on Tottenham will be released on August 31 .
Where will Tottenham finish this season ?
Comment below The All or Nothing series followed Spurs during a tumultuous 2019-20 campaign , which was full of drama on and off the pitch , and the first three episodes will air on the last day of the month .
Two further blocks of three episodes will drop on the streaming site on September 7 and September 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mourinho 's arrival at the club , less than 24 hours after Mauricio Pochettino 's sacking and is likely to feature Kane 's serious injury , Christian Eriksen 's exit , Eric Dier climbing into the stands to confront a fan and Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min 's spat on the pitch .
There will also be a focus on the club 's community work and how they responded to the shutdown of the Premier League due to coronavirus .

HARRY KANE MIXES IT UP WITH SOME NFL-STYLE TRAINING
HARRY KANE MIXES IT UP WITH SOME NFL-STYLE TRAINING
The Spurs star and England captain jetted off for a family holiday to the Bahamas soon after the extended 2019/20 Premier League season reached its conclusion on July 26
Harry Kane misses start of Tottenham pre-season after being told to self-isolate
Harry Kane has been forced to miss Tottenham's return to pre-season training to undergo a period of self-isolation.
The Spurs star and England captain jetted off for a family holiday to the Bahamas soon after the extended 2019/20 Premier League season reached its conclusion on July 26.
At time time of travelling, the Bahamas were not on the UK's quarantine list but those travel restrictions changed on August 8.
That ultimately meant Kane was required to quarantine for 14 days upon arriving back in the UK, which meant he was not part of the Spurs squad who returned for pre-season last week.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Kane is yet to link up with his teammates as he finishes the self-isolation period but is expected to return to the club's HQ at some point next week.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
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And it is not expected to have any damning impact on Jose Mourinho's preparations for Spurs' opening game of their pre-season schedule against Ipswich this Saturday.
Kane’s setback should also not have any consequences for England’s upcoming Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark.
Gareth Southgate names his squad next week and is expected to include his captain.
Meanwhile, the first instalment of Amazon Prime's documentary on Tottenham will be released on August 31.
Where will Tottenham finish this season? Comment below
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The All or Nothing series followed Spurs during a tumultuous 2019-20 campaign, which was full of drama on and off the pitch, and the first three episodes will air on the last day of the month.
Two further blocks of three episodes will drop on the streaming site on September 7 and September 14.
The fly-on-the-wall documentary will begin with Mourinho's arrival at the club, less than 24 hours after Mauricio Pochettino's sacking and is likely to feature Kane's serious injury, Christian Eriksen's exit, Eric Dier climbing into the stands to confront a fan and Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min's spat on the pitch.
There will also be a focus on the club's community work and how they responded to the shutdown of the Premier League due to coronavirus.


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Brave boy, 11, leaps into action to save drowning tot in dramatic seaside rescue

Eli Harrison and his family were enjoying a day at the seaside in the village of Staithes , Scarborough , when the young lad jumped into action .
Mum Kaleigh said while her husband Ian was still taking his bag off , Eli had already run and leaped off the pier into the water .
The tot was floating around 10m from the shore and the heroic schoolboy had to manoeuvre small fishing boats to reach him .
“ We ’ d gone down to the beach for the day and as we were walking along my husband saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before he ’ d managed to take his bag off Eli had ran and jumped off the pier into the water , ” she said .
`` As he swam back he had one arm round his tummy and you could see water coming out the bairn ’ s mouth , it was bad . ''
The toddler was holding onto a small fishing net and must have made his way into the water without his parents noticing .
`` They were packing up , they ’ d turned their back for just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all it takes , '' said Kayleigh .
Although the toddler had swallowed some water and had been floating in the water when the Harrison family spotted him , he appeared to make a full recovery .
`` The mother carried him off down the beach but Eli needed to check he was OK , '' said Kayleigh .
To show her gratitude for Eli ’ s brave act , the young boy ’ s mother gave him £10 .
Kayleigh and husband Ian are immensely proud of their son Eli for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saved his life , it ’ s mental .
He just said he did what anyone else would have done , he doesn ’ t realise how good it is . ''
added Kayleigh .
The healthcare assistant is originally from Whiby but her three children Billy , 12 , Eli and nine-year-old Gypsie-Rose have all grown up in Staithes and are used to living by the sea .
Eli in particular is a strong swimmer with no fear of the water , and he has won certificates and awards in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to swimming in a pool , but Eli can tell you about the currents and the tides . ''
said Kayleigh .
Eli even has future hopes of volunteering with the lifeboat crew , as other family members have done .

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Eli Harrison was enjoying a day at the seaside in Staithes, Scarborough, when he dived into the water after spotting a toddler drowning around 10m from the shore
A brave 11-year-old boy saved a toddler from drowning during a dramatic seaside rescue.
Eli Harrison and his family were enjoying a day at the seaside in the village of Staithes, Scarborough, when the young lad jumped into action.
Mum Kaleigh said while her husband Ian was still taking his bag off, Eli had already run and leaped off the pier into the water.
The tot was floating around 10m from the shore and the heroic schoolboy had to manoeuvre small fishing boats to reach him.
“We’d gone down to the beach for the day and as we were walking along my husband saw the little boy in the water, but before he’d managed to take his bag off Eli had ran and jumped off the pier into the water,” she said.
"As he swam back he had one arm round his tummy and you could see water coming out the bairn’s mouth, it was bad."
Image: Evening Gazette) Evening Gazette)
The toddler was holding onto a small fishing net and must have made his way into the water without his parents noticing.
"They were packing up, they’d turned their back for just a split second but that’s all it takes," said Kayleigh.
Although the toddler had swallowed some water and had been floating in the water when the Harrison family spotted him, he appeared to make a full recovery.
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"The mother carried him off down the beach but Eli needed to check he was OK," said Kayleigh.
To show her gratitude for Eli’s brave act, the young boy’s mother gave him £10.
Kayleigh and husband Ian are immensely proud of their son Eli for his actions on August 7.
"He saved his life, it’s mental. He just said he did what anyone else would have done, he doesn’t realise how good it is." added Kayleigh.
The healthcare assistant is originally from Whiby but her three children Billy, 12, Eli and nine-year-old Gypsie-Rose have all grown up in Staithes and are used to living by the sea.
Eli in particular is a strong swimmer with no fear of the water, and he has won certificates and awards in the past.
"Other kids are only used to swimming in a pool, but Eli can tell you about the currents and the tides." said Kayleigh.
Eli even has future hopes of volunteering with the lifeboat crew, as other family members have done.


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Meghan says ‘if you’re complacent, you’re complicit’ in US voting campaign

Meghan Markle has told fellow American women `` if you are complacent , you 're complicit '' as part of a campaign to encourage voting ahead of the presidential election .
The Duchess of Sussex was a surprise guest on Michelle Obama 's When All Women Vote online event on Thursday , describing voting as being `` part of a legacy '' .
The former US First Lady 's organisation aims to increase participation in elections and to close the race and age voting gap by changing the culture around voting .
Earlier this week , Obama told the Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrong president '' and urged Americans to vote for Joe Biden .
Thursday 's couch party encouraged voter registration and commemorated the centennial of the US 's 19th Amendment - which granted the right for some women to vote - and feature an Action Call with its special celebrity guests .
`` We can make a difference in this election and we will make the difference in this election , '' Meghan said .
`` I think it 's an exciting day , because it is the countdown to the change that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better for our country . ''
She went on to say : `` As we look at things today , though it had taken decades longer for women of colour to get the right to vote , even today we are watching so many women in different communities , who are marginalised , still struggling to see that right come to fruition , and that is - it 's just simply not okay .
`` And we look at the attempts of voter suppression and what that 's doing , all the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be out there supporting each other to understand that this fight is worth fighting and we all have to be out there mobilising to have our voices heard .
`` I think we are obviously faced with a lot of problems in our world right now , both in the physical world and in the digital world , but we can and must do everything we can to ensure all women have their voices heard .
`` Because at this juncture , if we are n't part of the solution , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are n't going out there and voting , then you 're complicit . ''
Appearing via videolink , she added : `` When I think about voting and why this is so exceptionally important for all of us , I would frame it as , we vote to honour those who came before us and to protect those who will come after us . ''
Prior to the event , the When We All Vote organisation tweeted : `` We are SO excited to announce that Meghan , The Duchess of Sussex is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' A source close to the duchess had stressed the gathering is not partisan in nature and is about empowering women and strengthening democracy .
Meghan has previously suggested she will use her vote in the US election in November , despite members of the royal family traditionally not voting .
While the Queen is politically neutral and although UK law does not ban royalty from voting , it is considered unconstitutional for them to do so .
American-born Meghan quit as a senior working royal in March and now lives in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member of the royal family .
Speaking to The 19th online news site last week , Meghan encouraged Americans to register to vote and remarked about the Duke of Sussex : `` My husband , for example .
He 's never been able to vote , and I think it 's such an interesting thing to say that the right to vote is not a privilege , it 's a right in and of itself . ''

Meghan Markle was a surprise guest on Michelle Obama's When All Women Vote online event on Thursday and encouraged the US to register. It is considered unconstitutional for members of the royal family to vote in the UK.
Meghan Markle has told fellow American women "if you are complacent, you're complicit" as part of a campaign to encourage voting ahead of the presidential election.
The Duchess of Sussex was a surprise guest on Michelle Obama's When All Women Vote online event on Thursday, describing voting as being "part of a legacy".
The former US First Lady's organisation aims to increase participation in elections and to close the race and age voting gap by changing the culture around voting.
Earlier this week, Obama told the Democratic National Convention Donald Trump is the "wrong president" and urged Americans to vote for Joe Biden.
Thursday's couch party encouraged voter registration and commemorated the centennial of the US's 19th Amendment - which granted the right for some women to vote - and feature an Action Call with its special celebrity guests.
"We can make a difference in this election and we will make the difference in this election," Meghan said.
"I think it's an exciting day, because it is the countdown to the change that we would all like to see for the better for our country."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She went on to say: "As we look at things today, though it had taken decades longer for women of colour to get the right to vote, even today we are watching so many women in different communities, who are marginalised, still struggling to see that right come to fruition, and that is - it's just simply not okay.
"And we look at the attempts of voter suppression and what that's doing, all the more reason we need each of you to be out there supporting each other to understand that this fight is worth fighting and we all have to be out there mobilising to have our voices heard.
"I think we are obviously faced with a lot of problems in our world right now, both in the physical world and in the digital world, but we can and must do everything we can to ensure all women have their voices heard.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
"Because at this juncture, if we aren't part of the solution, we are part of the problem. If you aren't going out there and voting, then you're complicit."
Appearing via videolink, she added: "When I think about voting and why this is so exceptionally important for all of us, I would frame it as, we vote to honour those who came before us and to protect those who will come after us."
Prior to the event, the When We All Vote organisation tweeted: "We are SO excited to announce that Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex is joining the #WhenAllWomenVote Couch Party."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
A source close to the duchess had stressed the gathering is not partisan in nature and is about empowering women and strengthening democracy.
Meghan has previously suggested she will use her vote in the US election in November, despite members of the royal family traditionally not voting in the UK.
While the Queen is politically neutral and although UK law does not ban royalty from voting, it is considered unconstitutional for them to do so.
American-born Meghan quit as a senior working royal in March and now lives in the US, although she still remains a member of the royal family.
Speaking to The 19th online news site last week, Meghan encouraged Americans to register to vote and remarked about the Duke of Sussex: "My husband, for example. He's never been able to vote, and I think it's such an interesting thing to say that the right to vote is not a privilege, it's a right in and of itself."


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thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Lille chief claims Arsenal pulled off "one hell of a deal" with Pepe transfer

Lille owner Gerard Lopez has claimed that Arsenal pulled off `` one hell of a deal '' by signing Nicolas Pepe .
The Ivory Coast winger quit the French club to move to the Gunners in a club-record £72million move last summer , but has yet to reach the heights expected of him .
Despite netting 22 goals and 11 assists in his final season with Lille , Pepe endured a difficult debut season in the Premier League , notching just eight goals and 10 assists .
And his huge price tag has led to plenty of criticism , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Gunners ' recruitment policy .
“ Arsenal did one hell of a deal , ” Lopez told talkSPORT .
“ They got a player that other people wanted and they got a player who one club were offering more money for .
“ It was Pepe ’ s management team that asked us to go to Arsenal and so we accepted slightly less money than we would have got somewhere else .
“ Some people know that , I know publicly some agents have said that but something that needs to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell him to the highest bidder . ''
Arsenal this week denied conducting an internal investigation into their transfer business in the wake of Pepe 's club record £72million arrival last summer .
It was claimed that Pepe 's deal was being looked at by club chiefs as they look to try and determine how and why such a fee ended up being paid for the 25-year-old but they have denied that is the case .
Will Nicolas Pepe come good for Arsenal ?
Comment below But Lopez insists that Pepe will eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bouncing back from a slow start to his Lille career .
“ The second thing that is important is that talent is always there and you can ’ t take it away from people , '' Lopez added .
“ He ’ s a young player and a player that functions on people believing in him .
Giving him opportunities but also responsibilities .
“ I ’ m not going to question tactically how he was played for half a season .
What I ’ m going to say is that , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to come .
“ When he came to us , the six or seven first months were not even average .
You could see glimpses of talent .
He suddenly got into his stride in the second half of the season and he really came into it in the second season .
“ I have no doubt that he can do the same thing .
I watched him play in the cup game , for example .
Yes his goal was not given but it was one of the top goals he can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season , every time he gets the ball something happens .
He ’ s very tough to stop , especially when he ’ s in the last 30 or 40 metres .
You either have to foul him or he ’ s going to make a pass or create a goal opportunity .
That kind of talent is very rare .
Players who on their own can dismantle or make something happen .
“ I wasn ’ t kidding when I said Arsenal got a good deal .
Other people were willing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he can deliver , he can be a player who will be key to them finishing higher up the table .
”

The Ivory Coast winger quit the French club to move to the Gunners in a club-record £72million move last summer, but has yet to reach the heights expected of him
Lille owner Gerard Lopez has claimed that Arsenal pulled off "one hell of a deal" by signing Nicolas Pepe.
The Ivory Coast winger quit the French club to move to the Gunners in a club-record £72million move last summer, but has yet to reach the heights expected of him.
Despite netting 22 goals and 11 assists in his final season with Lille, Pepe endured a difficult debut season in the Premier League, notching just eight goals and 10 assists.
And his huge price tag has led to plenty of criticism, but Lopez has defended the 25-year-old forward and the Gunners' recruitment policy.
“ Arsenal did one hell of a deal,” Lopez told talkSPORT. “They got a player that other people wanted and they got a player who one club were offering more money for.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“It was Pepe’s management team that asked us to go to Arsenal and so we accepted slightly less money than we would have got somewhere else.
“Some people know that, I know publicly some agents have said that but something that needs to go on record – we didn’t sell him to the highest bidder."
Arsenal this week denied conducting an internal investigation into their transfer business in the wake of Pepe's club record £72million arrival last summer.
It was claimed that Pepe's deal was being looked at by club chiefs as they look to try and determine how and why such a fee ended up being paid for the 25-year-old but they have denied that is the case.
Will Nicolas Pepe come good for Arsenal? Comment below
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But Lopez insists that Pepe will eventually prove his worth, with the winger bouncing back from a slow start to his Lille career.
“The second thing that is important is that talent is always there and you can’t take it away from people," Lopez added.
“He’s a young player and a player that functions on people believing in him. Giving him opportunities but also responsibilities.
“I’m not going to question tactically how he was played for half a season. What I’m going to say is that, in his case, the best is yet to come.
“When he came to us, the six or seven first months were not even average. You could see glimpses of talent. He suddenly got into his stride in the second half of the season and he really came into it in the second season.
“I have no doubt that he can do the same thing. I watched him play in the cup game, for example. Yes his goal was not given but it was one of the top goals he can make.
“I watched him throughout the season, every time he gets the ball something happens. He’s very tough to stop, especially when he’s in the last 30 or 40 metres. You either have to foul him or he’s going to make a pass or create a goal opportunity. That kind of talent is very rare. Players who on their own can dismantle or make something happen.
“I wasn’t kidding when I said Arsenal got a good deal. Other people were willing to pay more and if he delivers, he can deliver, he can be a player who will be key to them finishing higher up the table.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-20--Who Wants to be a Millionaire hails 'greatest jackpot winner' in 22-year history

Who Wants to be a Millionaire ?
has hailed the “ greatest jackpot winner ” in its 22-year history .
The contestant , believed to be male , managed the feat in record time without using all the available lifelines .
They become the sixth UK jackpot winner – and the first in 14 years .
ITV bosses are not revealing the player ’ s identity but say viewers will be blown away by the performance .
Host Jeremy Clarkson said having his first millionaire winner filmed during lockdown with no audience had been “ emotional ” .
The show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing with only the production team and presenter in the studio .
Because players lost one of their four lifelines by being unable to ask the audience they were instead given two opportunities to phone a friend .
Clarkson , 60 , said : “ I ’ m thrilled and delighted we 've found someone who seems to know just about everything .
I ca n't wait for the viewers to see it and I want to watch it back too .
“ I was just in awe of this contestant and think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has ever had in its 22-year history .
It was a joy to sit and watch it unfold.
” Revealing how quickly the contestant got through the rounds without faltering , he added : “ It felt like we whizzed through the 15 questions and all of a sudden confetti was falling from the ceiling and I was saying ‘ You ’ ve just won one million pounds ’ .
“ I was n't sure I ’ d ever get to utter those immortal six words and I ’ m not embarrassed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boy did it feel good.
” The game show with the biggest prize in TV history launched in 1998 with Chris Tarrant as host and has now run for 630 episodes .
It became an instant world-wide hit and versions have now been seen in more than 90 countries .
The first UK millionaire winner was Judith Keppel in 2000 .
She remains the only woman to take the top prize .
Now 78 , she spent £100 phoning the show more than 50 times to secure a place .
Former physics teacher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both followed her to the jackpot in 2001 .
Pat Gibson , a multiple world champion Irish quiz player , became the fourth person to win the UK top prize in 2004 .
He was followed by civil servant Ingram Wilcox in 2006 .
Major Charles Ingram also won the million pounds in 2001 – at the height of the show ’ s popularity .
But the episode was never shown and he was stripped of his prize after being found guilty of cheating in 2003 .
Quiz – a three-part ITV dramatisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April with Michael Sheen playing Chris Tarrant .
The latest hour-long episodes of the fifth series under Clarkson are set to be broadcast across one week early next month .
Do you know who the secret Millionaire winner is ?
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The contestant, believed to be male, managed the feat in record time without using all the available lifelines
Who Wants to be a Millionaire contestant wins jackpot for first time in 14 years
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? has hailed the “greatest jackpot winner” in its 22-year history.
The contestant, believed to be male, managed the feat in record time without using all the available lifelines.
They become the sixth UK jackpot winner – and the first in 14 years.
ITV bosses are not revealing the player’s identity but say viewers will be blown away by the performance.
Host Jeremy Clarkson said having his first millionaire winner filmed during lockdown with no audience had been “emotional”.
The show was recorded last month under strict social distancing with only the production team and presenter in the studio.
Image: Stellify Media) Stellify Media)
Because players lost one of their four lifelines by being unable to ask the audience they were instead given two opportunities to phone a friend.
Clarkson, 60, said: “I’m thrilled and delighted we've found someone who seems to know just about everything. I can't wait for the viewers to see it and I want to watch it back too.
“I was just in awe of this contestant and think they are probably the best the show has ever had in its 22-year history. It was a joy to sit and watch it unfold.”
Image: PA) PA)
Revealing how quickly the contestant got through the rounds without faltering, he added: “It felt like we whizzed through the 15 questions and all of a sudden confetti was falling from the ceiling and I was saying ‘You’ve just won one million pounds’.
“I wasn't sure I’d ever get to utter those immortal six words and I’m not embarrassed to say it was a little emotional but boy did it feel good.”
Image: Celador) Celador)
The game show with the biggest prize in TV history launched in 1998 with Chris Tarrant as host and has now run for 630 episodes.
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It became an instant world-wide hit and versions have now been seen in more than 90 countries.
The first UK millionaire winner was Judith Keppel in 2000. She remains the only woman to take the top prize. Now 78, she spent £100 phoning the show more than 50 times to secure a place.
Image: PA) PA)
Former physics teacher David Edwards and Oxford-educated banker Robert Brydges both followed her to the jackpot in 2001.
Pat Gibson, a multiple world champion Irish quiz player, became the fourth person to win the UK top prize in 2004. He was followed by civil servant Ingram Wilcox in 2006.
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Major Charles Ingram also won the million pounds in 2001 – at the height of the show’s popularity.
But the episode was never shown and he was stripped of his prize after being found guilty of cheating in 2003.
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Quiz – a three-part ITV dramatisation of the scandal – was broadcast in April with Michael Sheen playing Chris Tarrant.
The latest hour-long episodes of the fifth series under Clarkson are set to be broadcast across one week early next month.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-20--ADVERTORIAL: Asda announces huge 26% reduction on one of its most popular shopping items

Asda has today cut the price of one of the nation 's most popular weekly purchases by a huge 26 % .
It 's the latest in a line of recent rollbacks which have seen the cost of essentials slashed across stores and online .
The eye-catching 26 % reduction has been applied to Asda Grower 's Selection Maris Piper Potatoes , which are now just £1.11 ( down from £1.50 ) .
The light and fluffy spuds come in a 2kg bag and are ideal for champion chips and perfect roasties .
They can also be used in delicious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ omelettes , as well as tasty sides like wedges and creamy mash .
An Asda spokesperson said : `` We are pleased to announce we are rolling back the prices on a selection of everyday essentials and store cupboard staples .
We want to reassure our customers they can access the best value when shopping at Asda week in , week out . ''
Asda Grower 's Selection Maris Piper Potatoes are just one of the many key weekly shopping basket items that have been reduced to continue to give shoppers the very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more , Asda has won the Grocer 33 Price Award ( above ) — which compares prices across Asda , Morrisons , Sainsbury ’ s , Tesco and Waitrose — for 23 years running* .
Below are some of the other great value discounted items ... click on any to get that bargain in your basket at Asda.com ASDA Smooth Orange Juice from Concentrate - was 89p , now 69p ASDA Butcher 's Selection Lean Beef Mince ( Typically Less Than 5 % Fat ) - was £2.97 , now £2.79 ASDA Shades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - was £1.65 , now £1.39 • Offers available at selected stores only .
Subject to availability .
Minimum basket charge may apply online .
*For verification visit asda.com/grocerverification

Asda announces huge 26% reduction on one of its most popular shopping items
Asda has today cut the price of one of the nation's most popular weekly purchases by a huge 26%.
It's the latest in a line of recent rollbacks which have seen the cost of essentials slashed across stores and online.
The eye-catching 26% reduction has been applied to Asda Grower's Selection Maris Piper Potatoes, which are now just £1.11 (down from £1.50).
The light and fluffy spuds come in a 2kg bag and are ideal for champion chips and perfect roasties.
They can also be used in delicious recipes for dishes like moussaka and Spanish omelettes, as well as tasty sides like wedges and creamy mash.
An Asda spokesperson said: "We are pleased to announce we are rolling back the prices on a selection of everyday essentials and store cupboard staples. We want to reassure our customers they can access the best value when shopping at Asda week in, week out."
Asda Grower's Selection Maris Piper Potatoes are just one of the many key weekly shopping basket items that have been reduced to continue to give shoppers the very best value.
And what’s more, Asda has won the Grocer 33 Price Award (above) — which compares prices across Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose — for 23 years running*.
Below are some of the other great value discounted items...click on any to get that bargain in your basket at Asda.com
ASDA Smooth Orange Juice from Concentrate - was 89p, now 69p
ASDA Farm Stores Mixed Peppers - was £1.15, now 95p
ASDA Grower's Selection Carrots - was 52p, now 47p
ASDA Square Cut Medium White Bread - was 55p, now 49p
ASDA Shades So Soft White Toilet Roll 4 Rolls - was £1.65, now £1.39
ASDA 12 Large Free Range Eggs - was £2.05, now £1.69
ASDA Thick Bleach Citrus Burst - was 42p, now 39p
ASDA Farm Stores Salad Tomatoes - was 75p, now 69p