thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Neighbours star Craig McLachlan 'sent video simulating sex act to woman as joke'

Neighbours star Craig McLachlan said he sent a video of himself simulating a sex act as part of a `` lewd joke '' , a court heard .
The actor , 55 , was charged with seven counts of indecent assault and six of common law assault against four women .
Soap star Mr McLachlan , who played Henry Ramsay , told the court on Thursday the video was a `` lewd joke '' he shared with one of the women accusing him .
The Australian entertainer denies the charges and maintains his innocence at Melbourne magistrates court .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutor Matt Fisher : `` I ’ m simulating touching myself outside of my shorts .
“ [ The woman ] and I used to engage in lewd jokes.
” Mr McLachlan appeared in three videos played in the courtroom including the one of him simulating a sex act .
The TV personality said he sent two of the videos to the same woman because of their joke about food catering .
Footage played in court is n't subject of the charges he faces .
His alleged conduct to women was said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr McLachlan denied he had touched the accuser 's genitals .
The Neighbours star said the timings did n't match up .
He said : `` In the moment she nominated , I 'm almost two metres away . ''
The hearing is expected to continue on Friday .

Neighbours star Craig McLachlan told the court on Thursday the video was a "lewd joke" he shared with one of the women accusing him
Neighbours star Craig McLachlan 'sent video simulating sex act to woman as joke'
Neighbours star Craig McLachlan said he sent a video of himself simulating a sex act as part of a "lewd joke", a court heard.
The actor, 55, was charged with seven counts of indecent assault and six of common law assault against four women.
Soap star Mr McLachlan, who played Henry Ramsay, told the court on Thursday the video was a "lewd joke" he shared with one of the women accusing him.
The Australian entertainer denies the charges and maintains his innocence at Melbourne magistrates court.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
According to the Daily Star, he told prosecutor Matt Fisher: "I’m simulating touching myself outside of my shorts.
“[The woman] and I used to engage in lewd jokes.”
Mr McLachlan appeared in three videos played in the courtroom including the one of him simulating a sex act.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The TV personality said he sent two of the videos to the same woman because of their joke about food catering.
Footage played in court isn't subject of the charges he faces.
His alleged conduct to women was said to have taken place in Australia in 2014.
Mr McLachlan denied he had touched the accuser's genitals.
The Neighbours star said the timings didn't match up.
He said: "In the moment she nominated, I'm almost two metres away."
The hearing is expected to continue on Friday.


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--EastEnders stars Roger Griffiths and Tony Clay join Danny Dyer on The Wall

Danny Dyer 's hit BBC One gameshow The Wall is tried out by two familiar faces next week .
The Mick Carter actor is joined by two of his EastEnders co-stars , as they tackle the money filled wall to raise some funds for charity .
Tony Clay and Roger Griffiths join their EastEnders pal in the gameshow studio , hoping to win some money for Children in Need , supporting disadvantaged children around the UK .
The actors who play Callum Highway and Mitch Baker face difficult questions as they attempt to beat The Wall .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as there are questions related to the BBC soap .
Viewers can see the pair tackle the show during Children in Need , which airs live on the BBC next Friday .
Danny returned with The Wall recently on the channel , as the public once again get their chance to win life-changing sums of money .
But this time around it 's the turn of familiar faces , with the soap favourites giving it their best shots .
The Wall Versus EastEnders , as it is called , is just one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2020 programming .
Speaking about taking part , Mitch actor Roger revealed Danny 's words of advice to them .
He said : `` Yeah… don ’ t mess up !
It ’ s funny because we ’ re a team .
When we ’ re in the workplace we ’ re always a team so it felt just like being at home .
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`` It didn ’ t feel strange for us .
It ’ s just standing in front of that wall was very , very intimidating .
`` But having Danny there was good , it ’ s familiar to us .
It made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He said to be calm and take it as you can .
`` He ’ s so great and has a natural calming presence about him .
It was really nice to do it with Roger too , he ’ s the calmest man in the game so that was lovely .
`` We were pretty good working together in the game , it was like our brains were connected .
I think we did alright . ''
BBC Children in Need returns to BBC One on Friday November 13 at 7pm @

Danny Dyer's gameshow The Wall gets a Children in Need makeover, as his EastEnders co-stars join him for a special edition
Danny Dyer's hit BBC One gameshow The Wall is tried out by two familiar faces next week.
The Mick Carter actor is joined by two of his EastEnders co-stars, as they tackle the money filled wall to raise some funds for charity.
Tony Clay and Roger Griffiths join their EastEnders pal in the gameshow studio, hoping to win some money for Children in Need, supporting disadvantaged children around the UK.
The actors who play Callum Highway and Mitch Baker face difficult questions as they attempt to beat The Wall.
In fact, it's an EastEnders crossover of sorts as there are questions related to the BBC soap.
Image: BBC /Remarkable) BBC /Remarkable)
Viewers can see the pair tackle the show during Children in Need, which airs live on the BBC next Friday.
Danny returned with The Wall recently on the channel, as the public once again get their chance to win life-changing sums of money.
But this time around it's the turn of familiar faces, with the soap favourites giving it their best shots.
Image: BBC /Remarkable) BBC /Remarkable)
The Wall Versus EastEnders, as it is called, is just one of many exciting parts of the line-up for the 2020 programming.
Speaking about taking part, Mitch actor Roger revealed Danny's words of advice to them.
He said: "Yeah… don’t mess up! It’s funny because we’re a team. When we’re in the workplace we’re always a team so it felt just like being at home.
Image: BBC/Remarkable/Guy Levy) BBC/Remarkable/Guy Levy)
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"It didn’t feel strange for us. It’s just standing in front of that wall was very, very intimidating.
"But having Danny there was good, it’s familiar to us. It made it easier."
Tony added: "He said to be calm and take it as you can.
"He’s so great and has a natural calming presence about him. It was really nice to do it with Roger too, he’s the calmest man in the game so that was lovely.
"We were pretty good working together in the game, it was like our brains were connected. I think we did alright."
BBC Children in Need returns to BBC One on Friday November 13 at 7pm.


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--How To Lose a Stone in a Month viewers slam 'irresponsible' show amid pandemic

Several viewers slammed Channel 5 show How To Lose a Stone in a Month on Thursday , describing the programme as out of touch .
Four food addicts were put on lose-weight-fast diets to try and drop as much weight as possible inside four weeks , in the series previously called How To Lose a Stone For Christmas .
They were all put on some of the world 's most extreme weight-loss programmes - and had to stick to them .
Dr Amir Khan and Ruth Langsford helped them through it but one diet in particular caused a stir .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to survive on 800 calories a day - almost a fifth of what she was eating before .
One viewer tweeted : `` @ channel5_tv What kind of doctor advises to cut calories down to 800 a day on How to lose a stone for Christmas ?
Why are you pushing fad diets ? ''
Another said : `` Just turned over to How To Lose A Stone and they 've put someone on a liquid master cleanse + 800 cals on non liquid days .
Bit irresponsible aint it ?
@ channel5_tv @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any better .
`` Very reckless that a TV channel would allow this show to air , very worrying a 'doctor ' is recommending poor dietary advice which is n't sustainable or beneficial - really frustrates me , '' one viewer reacted .
One to-the-point watcher added : `` This is one of the worst programmes I have seen in a while !
! ''
Another said : `` None of the diets are sustainable !
Programmes like this are pointless and potentially dangerous . ''
Despite the criticism , the four dieters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a stone inside a month .
Dr Amir and Ruth praised their dedication after slimming down inside four weeks .
They all vowed to keep `` aspects '' of their diet - but none of them said they will totally stick with it .

Dr Amir Khan and Ruth Langsford were on hand to offer four food addicts advice and guidance but viewers slammed Channel 5 after hitting out at the programme
Several viewers slammed Channel 5 show How To Lose a Stone in a Month on Thursday, describing the programme as out of touch.
Four food addicts were put on lose-weight-fast diets to try and drop as much weight as possible inside four weeks, in the series previously called How To Lose a Stone For Christmas.
They were all put on some of the world's most extreme weight-loss programmes - and had to stick to them.
Dr Amir Khan and Ruth Langsford helped them through it but one diet in particular caused a stir.
It saw one of the contestants told to survive on 800 calories a day - almost a fifth of what she was eating before.
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
One viewer tweeted: "@channel5_tv What kind of doctor advises to cut calories down to 800 a day on How to lose a stone for Christmas? Why are you pushing fad diets?"
Another said: "Just turned over to How To Lose A Stone and they've put someone on a liquid master cleanse + 800 cals on non liquid days. Bit irresponsible aint it? @channel5_tv".
The comments didn't get any better.
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
"Very reckless that a TV channel would allow this show to air, very worrying a 'doctor' is recommending poor dietary advice which isn't sustainable or beneficial - really frustrates me," one viewer reacted.
One to-the-point watcher added: "This is one of the worst programmes I have seen in a while!!"
Another said: "None of the diets are sustainable! Programmes like this are pointless and potentially dangerous."
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
Mirror Online has contacted Channel 5 for comment.
Despite the criticism, the four dieters all succeeded in their challenge to lose a stone inside a month.
Dr Amir and Ruth praised their dedication after slimming down inside four weeks.
They all vowed to keep "aspects" of their diet - but none of them said they will totally stick with it.


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Joe Biden's British cousin hopes he can heal divided America with presidency win

Joe Biden ’ s British cousin hopes that the Democrat can heal a nation fractured by political chaos .
Ralph Biden , 74 , said that Joe has more gravitas in his “ little finger ” than Donald Trump .
The grandfather-of-three admitted he is “ ecstatic ” about Joe ’ s expected win and hopes to one day be invited to the White House .
The politician ’ s great-uncle Arthur – Ralph ’ s grandfather – was a war hero in the British Army during the First World War and was awarded numerous medals after driving troops and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ypres .
Speaking from his cottage in Surrey , Ralph said his American cousin is a statesman who can restore America ’ s reputation on the global stage and heal the divisions within American society .
He said : “ Frankly I think Donald Trump is just a snake oil salesman .
“ America needs to sort of wake up and get on with the job .
And I think they ’ ll do that under Biden.
” Meanwhile , Boris Johnson is under pressure to use his influence with Donald Trump to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the US election is rigged .
European leaders have suggested the US President should not make such claims without evidence but Downing Street only said it is too early to “ speculate on the outcome ” .
Shadow Trade Secretary Emily Thornberry criticised the PM , saying that Trump “ should be called out ” .

EXCLUSIVE: US Presidential candidate Joe Biden has a British cousin named Ralph Biden, 74, who lives in Surrey, who is rooting for him to trounce Donald Trump
Joe Biden’s British cousin hopes that the Democrat can heal a nation fractured by political chaos.
Ralph Biden, 74, said that Joe has more gravitas in his “little finger” than Donald Trump.
The grandfather-of-three admitted he is “ecstatic” about Joe’s expected win and hopes to one day be invited to the White House.
The politician’s great-uncle Arthur – Ralph’s grandfather – was a war hero in the British Army during the First World War and was awarded numerous medals after driving troops and supplies in the battles at Somme and Ypres.
Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) Jonathan Buckmaster)
Speaking from his cottage in Surrey, Ralph said his American cousin is a statesman who can restore America’s reputation on the global stage and heal the divisions within American society.
He said: “Frankly I think Donald Trump is just a snake oil salesman.
“America needs to sort of wake up and get on with the job. And I think they’ll do that under Biden.”
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is under pressure to use his influence with Donald Trump to warn him against damaging democracy by claiming that the US election is rigged.
European leaders have suggested the US President should not make such claims without evidence but Downing Street only said it is too early to “speculate on the outcome”.
Shadow Trade Secretary Emily Thornberry criticised the PM, saying that Trump “should be called out”.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland admitted Trump's claims were “concerning”.


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--4 times losing Presidential candidates didn't threaten the fabric of democracy

It was n't always like this .
Presidential candidates did n't always scream that the election was a fraud , prompting mobs to descend on vote counting centres and accuse their opponents of trying to steal the election .
Most of the time they did n't threaten the very fabric of American democracy at all .
They did n't brand their opponents `` sleepy '' , `` creepy '' or `` nasty '' .
They did n't use racial slurs about politicians they did n't like , question people 's ethnic heritage or the national loyalties of elected officials .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been Donald Trump .
Here 's a whole bunch of times Presidential candidates faced losing their race for the White House without acting like a giant , democracy threatening baby .
1 .
When John McCain got booed by his own supporters by saying Obama was a `` decent man '' and `` not an Arab '' He hadn ’ t lost yet , but a week out from the 2008 election , John McCain was resigned to defeat .
But instead of using this as an excuse for petulance or name-calling , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bob Dole told supporters everything would be alright Bob Dole 's 1996 concession speech was a masterclass in grace - especially coming from a man known for getting a little emotional at times , and considering he knew this was the end of his political career .
Here 's the highlight .
`` I say to young people and all the others involved , it ’ s more fun winning .
It hurts to lose and election .
But stay involved and keep fighting the good fight because you are the ones who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American century . ''
3 .
When Al Gore 's election ended in the cruellest possible way The 2000 election was the most disputed in modern history , with serious questions over the count in Florida sparking a 36 day process of recounts and legal challenges .
And it came to perhaps the cruellest possible conclusion , when losing candidate Al Gore , who was President of the Senate at the time , was forced to smile as he presided over the official passing of his own defeat .
It was made even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and women lined up to object to the result .
But because the objectors failed to get a single senator to sign their petitions , under congressional rules they were unable to secure a debate on the controversy .
One Democrat , Representative Maxine Waters , told the Senate : “ I don ’ t care that it is not by a senator.
” Gore responded : “ You will be advised that the rules do care.
” Powerless to do anything about it , Gore gavelled the end of his own political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face .
4 .
When George H W Bush wrote this note to Bill Clinton This gracious letter George HW Bush left for Bill Clinton , after the Arkansas governor defeated him after a single term in office in 1992 , has re-emerged online in the last few days .
President Bush left a heartfelt , hand-written note for his successor , sharing some insight on what it ’ s like being the man in charge .
Particularly notable in the current climate is the penultimate sentence , in which Bush says - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election defeat - that Clinton is his president .
When I walked into this office just now , I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago .
I know you will feel that too .
I wish you great happiness here .
I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described .
There will be very tough times , made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair .
I ’ m not a very good one to give advice ; but just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you or push you off course .
You will be our President when you read this note .
I wish you well .
I wish your family well .
Your success now is our country ’ s success .
I am rooting hard for you .

Presidential candidates haven't always tried to take the entire electoral system down with them when they lose. Here's some times when it was very, very different
It wasn't always like this.
Presidential candidates didn't always scream that the election was a fraud, prompting mobs to descend on vote counting centres and accuse their opponents of trying to steal the election.
Most of the time they didn't threaten the very fabric of American democracy at all.
They didn't brand their opponents "sleepy", "creepy" or "nasty".
They didn't use racial slurs about politicians they didn't like, question people's ethnic heritage or the national loyalties of elected officials.
But then, they haven't all been Donald Trump.
Here's a whole bunch of times Presidential candidates faced losing their race for the White House without acting like a giant, democracy threatening baby.
1. When John McCain got booed by his own supporters by saying Obama was a "decent man" and "not an Arab"
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He hadn’t lost yet, but a week out from the 2008 election, John McCain was resigned to defeat.
But instead of using this as an excuse for petulance or name-calling, he did this.
2. When Bob Dole told supporters everything would be alright
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Bob Dole's 1996 concession speech was a masterclass in grace - especially coming from a man known for getting a little emotional at times, and considering he knew this was the end of his political career. Here's the highlight.
"I say to young people and all the others involved, it’s more fun winning. It hurts to lose and election. But stay involved and keep fighting the good fight because you are the ones who will make the 21st Century the greatest American century."
3. When Al Gore's election ended in the cruellest possible way
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The 2000 election was the most disputed in modern history, with serious questions over the count in Florida sparking a 36 day process of recounts and legal challenges.
And it came to perhaps the cruellest possible conclusion, when losing candidate Al Gore, who was President of the Senate at the time, was forced to smile as he presided over the official passing of his own defeat.
It was made even worse when more than a dozen congressmen and women lined up to object to the result. But because the objectors failed to get a single senator to sign their petitions, under congressional rules they were unable to secure a debate on the controversy.
One Democrat, Representative Maxine Waters, told the Senate: “I don’t care that it is not by a senator.”
Gore responded: “You will be advised that the rules do care.”
Powerless to do anything about it, Gore gavelled the end of his own political career with a wry smile on his face.
4. When George H W Bush wrote this note to Bill Clinton
This gracious letter George HW Bush left for Bill Clinton, after the Arkansas governor defeated him after a single term in office in 1992, has re-emerged online in the last few days.
President Bush left a heartfelt, hand-written note for his successor, sharing some insight on what it’s like being the man in charge.
Particularly notable in the current climate is the penultimate sentence, in which Bush says - despite their differences, and his crushing election defeat - that Clinton is his president.
“Dear Bill,
When I walked into this office just now, I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that too.
I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.
There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I’m not a very good one to give advice; but just don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course.
You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.
Your success now is our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.
Good luck,
George”


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Gemma Collins flaunts three-stone weight loss in glamorous leopard-print onesie

Gemma Collins has continued to show off her slimmed-down figure as she wows her fans in a leopard-print outfit .
The 39-year-old reality star has shed more than three-stone in weight over the year and she continues to ooze glamour in a new pic that she posted on Instagram .
With the the UK back in a national lockdown , Gemma looked to tap into the mood of the nation by promoting her pyjama range , as people get ready to have more time at home until December .
The GC certainly turned heads with her selection , which also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was n't enough in the design in the one-piece outfit .
Gemma 's choice of loungewear brought plenty of praise among her two million followers .
Another added : `` Fabulousness right here '' While a third was loving what they saw , commenting : `` Looking gorgeous '' While Gemma has embracing her glam side in the past couple of days , she has also spoken out about her fears that she may have contracted Covid-19 .
She revealed on social media that her best pal Dawn Ward had gone down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she might befall the same fate due to being so close to her .
Gemma told The Sun : `` A very good friend of mine Dawn Ward had coronavirus really badly , which was shocking .
I think until it actually happens to someone you know , you think : 'Oh this is weird .
Is this really happening ? '
`` I started watching the film Contagion and then I started looking at crazy conspiracy theories but when Dawn Ward got it , I knew that it really existed and how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued : “ She was still terribly , terribly , terribly unwell .
It was really kind of scary and I was like : 'Gosh , this is real , this is happening .
I could have it too.
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Gemma Collins continues to show off her slimmed-down figure as she lies back on her bed in a head-turning outfit that had her fans showering her with praise
Gemma Collins has continued to show off her slimmed-down figure as she wows her fans in a leopard-print outfit.
The 39-year-old reality star has shed more than three-stone in weight over the year and she continues to ooze glamour in a new pic that she posted on Instagram.
With the the UK back in a national lockdown, Gemma looked to tap into the mood of the nation by promoting her pyjama range, as people get ready to have more time at home until December.
The GC certainly turned heads with her selection, which also came with leopard-print headwear, in case there wasn't enough in the design in the one-piece outfit.
Image: gemmacollins1/Instagram) gemmacollins1/Instagram)
Gemma's choice of loungewear brought plenty of praise among her two million followers.
One commented: "So pretty ❤"
Another added: "Fabulousness right here"
While a third was loving what they saw, commenting: "Looking gorgeous"
While Gemma has embracing her glam side in the past couple of days, she has also spoken out about her fears that she may have contracted Covid-19.
She revealed on social media that her best pal Dawn Ward had gone down with coronavirus and she was worried that she might befall the same fate due to being so close to her.
Image: Gemma Collins/Instagram) Gemma Collins/Instagram)
Gemma told The Sun : "A very good friend of mine Dawn Ward had coronavirus really badly, which was shocking. I think until it actually happens to someone you know, you think: 'Oh this is weird. Is this really happening?'
"I started watching the film Contagion and then I started looking at crazy conspiracy theories but when Dawn Ward got it, I knew that it really existed and how serious it really can be.
She continued: “She was still terribly, terribly, terribly unwell. It was really kind of scary and I was like: 'Gosh, this is real, this is happening. I could have it too.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Kym Marsh fancied Corrie's Steve McDonald before they became on-screen lovers

Kym Marsh has admitted she had a massive teenage crush on her Corrie co-star Steve McDonald before they became on-screen lovers .
The former Hear'Say singer , 44 , dropped the secret bombshell on Simon Gregson - who plays Steve - when she joined the soap in 2006 .
It was like a dream come true for the actress as she ended up becoming his wife on-screen .
She told The Sun : `` It was bizarre .
I told Simon when I started that when I was younger I had a poster of him on my bedroom wall .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's character as `` very strange '' and said she first laid her eyes on him at a gig in Manchester when she was `` about 14 or 15 '' .
The soap star , who played Michelle Connor , continued : `` I could n't believe the McDonald twins from Corrie were there .
I remember seeing him and thinking , ‘ Oh my god , he is so gorgeous , he ’ s so handsome ’ . ''
She admitted he thought it was `` hilarious '' when she made the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the long-running ITV soap .
Kym explained her former co-star as one of the funniest people she has met and his `` Steve McDonald eye roll '' always has her in stitches of laughter .
Coronation Street will celebrate its 60-year anniversary next month .
Mum-of-four Kym originally joined the soap for just three episodes .
However things changed as Kym ended up staying for 13 years and made a reputation for herself as the Rover 's favourite landlady .
The telly star will always credit Corrie for breaking her into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close pal Beverley Callard , who plays Liz McDonald , gave her some incredible tips along the way .
Since quitting the soap , Kym has ventured into other projects , including becoming a TV host on BBC One show Morning Live alongside Gethin Jones .
She is also preparing to be in BBC drama The Syndicate next year .
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Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has revealed her on-screen husband Steve McDonald was her teenage crush before they were paired together on the ITV soap
Kym Marsh admits she fancied Corrie's Steve McDonald before they became on-screen lovers
Kym Marsh has admitted she had a massive teenage crush on her Corrie co-star Steve McDonald before they became on-screen lovers.
The former Hear'Say singer, 44, dropped the secret bombshell on Simon Gregson - who plays Steve - when she joined the soap in 2006.
It was like a dream come true for the actress as she ended up becoming his wife on-screen.
She told The Sun : "It was bizarre. I told Simon when I started that when I was younger I had a poster of him on my bedroom wall."
Kym explained her crush on Simon's character as "very strange" and said she first laid her eyes on him at a gig in Manchester when she was "about 14 or 15".
Image: We Love TV) We Love TV)
The soap star, who played Michelle Connor, continued: "I couldn't believe the McDonald twins from Corrie were there. I remember seeing him and thinking, ‘Oh my god, he is so gorgeous, he’s so handsome’."
She admitted he thought it was "hilarious" when she made the revelation and ended up being his girlfriend on the long-running ITV soap.
Kym explained her former co-star as one of the funniest people she has met and his "Steve McDonald eye roll" always has her in stitches of laughter.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Coronation Street will celebrate its 60-year anniversary next month.
Mum-of-four Kym originally joined the soap for just three episodes.
She played a singer in a band alongside Steve's mum Liz McDonald's partner Vernon.
However things changed as Kym ended up staying for 13 years and made a reputation for herself as the Rover's favourite landlady.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The telly star will always credit Corrie for breaking her into the acting industry.
And she admitted her close pal Beverley Callard, who plays Liz McDonald, gave her some incredible tips along the way.
Since quitting the soap, Kym has ventured into other projects, including becoming a TV host on BBC One show Morning Live alongside Gethin Jones.
She is also preparing to be in BBC drama The Syndicate next year.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Dad made redundant due to Covid-19 lands new job after putting giant CV on lorry

A determined dad who was made redundant as a result of coronavirus has landed a new job just hours after putting a giant copy of his CV - on a lorry .
James Pemblington , 33 , had worked as a technical projects and events manager at Alton Towers for five years before being furloughed in March .
In June he was made redundant as a result of the theme park cutting costs and struggled to find a new job .
He applied for around 100 jobs but despite getting two interviews , he was not offered the roles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven and three , even set up his own website called HireJP and sent out `` edible '' CVs to companies on chocolate brownies featuring a QR code which linked to his site .
But he still had no luck , until he spotted an online competition to have his CV displayed on the back of an 18-tonne HGV .
James won the contest , which was run by lorry advertising firm DrivenMedia and job website Zoek .
The company , run by Dragons ' Den entrepreneur Ed Hollands , slapped James ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelled across the UK .
Incredibly , just 48 hours later he got offered a job from a boss who spotted it while waiting in traffic .
James Pemblington , 33 , of Annesley , Notts.
, said : `` I had applied in total to about 100 jobs .
It was just rejection emails or nothing at all .
`` I had two interviews where I got down to 13 of 100-odd and the companies said 'my CV was great but the person employed had been in the industry longer . '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and creative to show my personality and get the attention of the recruiting manager .
`` I was gutted to be leaving Alton Towers - that was my dream job - but I am a positive person and look on the bright side of things .
`` When I saw the competition to have your CV on the lorry I thought 'that is wicked . '
`` I loved the idea .
Then I got the message that I had won and I thought 'this is amazing . '
`` The It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' I am James and looking for work ' .
`` It was fantastic but surreal and odd .
What else can 2020 throw at you ?
You have to get a truck sized CV to get a job . ''
The mobile CV started its journey in Nottingham , making a delivery in Birmingham and returning via Burton-on-Trent .
James , who starts his new job on Sunday ( 8/11 ) , said : `` At Alton Towers everything is about the guests having a great experience .
`` At the testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a roller coaster , but it is about making sure we are putting the customer at ease and offering that great customer service .
`` They are on an emotional roller coaster I imagine . ''
Diana Campbell , Zoek managing director , said : `` Seeing James get a job after only two days of the giant CV going on the road shows how he only needed to be put in front of the right audience . ''

James Pemblington, 33, of Annesley, Nottinghamshire, was made redundant from his job at Alton Towers and applied to over 100 jobs but wasn't offered the roles
Dad made redundant due to coronavirus lands new job after putting giant CV on lorry
A determined dad who was made redundant as a result of coronavirus has landed a new job just hours after putting a giant copy of his CV - on a lorry.
James Pemblington, 33, had worked as a technical projects and events manager at Alton Towers for five years before being furloughed in March.
In June he was made redundant as a result of the theme park cutting costs and struggled to find a new job.
He applied for around 100 jobs but despite getting two interviews, he was not offered the roles.
James, who has two sons aged seven and three, even set up his own website called HireJP and sent out "edible" CVs to companies on chocolate brownies featuring a QR code which linked to his site.
But he still had no luck, until he spotted an online competition to have his CV displayed on the back of an 18-tonne HGV.
Image: DrivenMedia / SWNS) DrivenMedia / SWNS)
James won the contest, which was run by lorry advertising firm DrivenMedia and job website Zoek.
The company, run by Dragons' Den entrepreneur Ed Hollands, slapped James' CV and photograph on the truck which travelled across the UK.
Incredibly, just 48 hours later he got offered a job from a boss who spotted it while waiting in traffic.
James Pemblington, 33, of Annesley, Notts., said: "I had applied in total to about 100 jobs. It was just rejection emails or nothing at all.
"I had two interviews where I got down to 13 of 100-odd and the companies said 'my CV was great but the person employed had been in the industry longer.'
"I needed to do something different and creative to show my personality and get the attention of the recruiting manager.
"I was gutted to be leaving Alton Towers - that was my dream job - but I am a positive person and look on the bright side of things.
Image: DrivenMedia / SWNS) DrivenMedia / SWNS)
"When I saw the competition to have your CV on the lorry I thought 'that is wicked.'
"I loved the idea. Then I got the message that I had won and I thought 'this is amazing.'
"The It is my mug shot on the lorry - 'I am James and looking for work'.
"It was fantastic but surreal and odd. What else can 2020 throw at you? You have to get a truck sized CV to get a job."
The mobile CV started its journey in Nottingham, making a delivery in Birmingham and returning via Burton-on-Trent.
James, who starts his new job on Sunday (8/11), said: "At Alton Towers everything is about the guests having a great experience.
"At the testing centre we are not putting them on a roller coaster, but it is about making sure we are putting the customer at ease and offering that great customer service.
"They are on an emotional roller coaster I imagine."
Diana Campbell, Zoek managing director, said: "Seeing James get a job after only two days of the giant CV going on the road shows how he only needed to be put in front of the right audience."


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Foxes tear through parcel left in insecure place by delivery firm

Hermes has apologised to a customer whose order ended up strewn across her neighbour 's lawn after it was left in an `` insecure place '' and `` stolen by foxes '' .
Lyndsey Evans , from Sale , Greater Manchester , shared photos showing the state of her £15 leggings after they were discovered in her neighbour 's garden .
The 42-year-old says the street has been hit with a `` spate of fox related happenings '' and blamed the critters for leaving a gaping hole at the crotch of her new trousers .
The order , which also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service Hermes in a `` outside in a cardboard box in the rain '' last Friday , October 30 .
The images show the ASOS Only zebra print leggings lying strewn across Lyndsey 's neighbour 's garden .
The animals appear to have gnawed right through the garment , leaving a gaping hole right at the crotch .
PR freelancer Lyndsey took to social media to ask ASOS for help shortly after the discovery .
She posted snaps of the damaged item and said : `` ASOS , your delivery guys left my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found it first .
`` Make-up missing and interestingly the leggings were found as per picture in neighbour 's garden - I 've had to reassure them I had n't bought crotchless pants .
Advice on next steps ? ''
Lyndsey explained : `` I had a parcel delivered Friday afternoon when I was out and it was left outside .
I got back in the dark and did n't see it .
`` Cut to Saturday morning and I remembered about it , checked my emails and there was one from Hermes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got up and went outside to find it and found some bits of makeup on the lawn and driveway but the leggings and a Nars blusher I ordered had vanished .
Given the state the box was in I guessed it was the foxes .
`` There 's been a spate of fox-related happenings on our street from eggs being stolen and shells found in other people 's gardens .
`` I put a message on the neighbours ' group and the leggings were located on my neighbour 's front lawn .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that until I picked them up .
`` Helen my neighbour , her daughter and I were in fits of giggles and it caused much hilarity on the street Whatsapp group . ''
A spokeswoman for Hermes said : `` During this pandemic our couriers are providing 'contactless ' delivery and this includes delivering to a safe place wherever possible to support social distancing .
`` Normally placing a parcel outside the front door would be a good option - but that was without factoring in Mr Fox who seems to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the customer to apologise and we understand that ASOS has arranged a refund . ''
ASOS confirmed they issued a refund to Lyndsey and declined to comment further .

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Lyndsey Evans, from Sale, said her Hermes order was left outside while she was out, but she said foxes got to it first, ripping the leggings out and leaving them on her neighbour's lawn
Foxes tear through parcel left in an 'insecure place' by delivery driver
Hermes has apologised to a customer whose order ended up strewn across her neighbour's lawn after it was left in an "insecure place" and "stolen by foxes".
Lyndsey Evans, from Sale, Greater Manchester, shared photos showing the state of her £15 leggings after they were discovered in her neighbour's garden.
The 42-year-old says the street has been hit with a "spate of fox related happenings" and blamed the critters for leaving a gaping hole at the crotch of her new trousers.
The order, which also contained makeup, was left by delivery service Hermes in a "outside in a cardboard box in the rain" last Friday, October 30.
The images show the ASOS Only zebra print leggings lying strewn across Lyndsey's neighbour's garden.
The animals appear to have gnawed right through the garment, leaving a gaping hole right at the crotch.
PR freelancer Lyndsey took to social media to ask ASOS for help shortly after the discovery.
She posted snaps of the damaged item and said: "ASOS, your delivery guys left my parcel in an insecure place and foxes found it first.
"Make-up missing and interestingly the leggings were found as per picture in neighbour's garden - I've had to reassure them I hadn't bought crotchless pants. Advice on next steps?"
Lyndsey explained: "I had a parcel delivered Friday afternoon when I was out and it was left outside. I got back in the dark and didn't see it.
"Cut to Saturday morning and I remembered about it, checked my emails and there was one from Hermes saying it had been delivered.
"I got up and went outside to find it and found some bits of makeup on the lawn and driveway but the leggings and a Nars blusher I ordered had vanished. Given the state the box was in I guessed it was the foxes.
"There's been a spate of fox-related happenings on our street from eggs being stolen and shells found in other people's gardens.
"I put a message on the neighbours' group and the leggings were located on my neighbour's front lawn.
"I didn't know they looked like that until I picked them up.
"Helen my neighbour, her daughter and I were in fits of giggles and it caused much hilarity on the street Whatsapp group."
A spokeswoman for Hermes said: "During this pandemic our couriers are providing 'contactless' delivery and this includes delivering to a safe place wherever possible to support social distancing.
"Normally placing a parcel outside the front door would be a good option - but that was without factoring in Mr Fox who seems to have fantastic taste.
"We will contact the customer to apologise and we understand that ASOS has arranged a refund."
ASOS confirmed they issued a refund to Lyndsey and declined to comment further.


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Maddison makes England snub admission after starring in Leicester's Euro rout

James Maddison admitted his England snub drove him on as he starred in Leicester 's romp .
Maddison got a goal and an assist in Leicester 's biggest win in Europe .
It was the perfect response to being omitted from Gareth Southgate 's 29-man England squad .
Maddison , who has one cap , has not played for the Three Lions since his debut as a sub against Montenegro a year ago .
But the ace looks close to his best form after hip surgery when he missed the end of last season .
After inspiring Leicester to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was quizzed if he was disappointed to miss out on an England call-up .
`` Yes , if I am being honest , ” Maddison replied .
“ I want to be in England squad , that ’ s what I dreamed of as a little boy .
`` I ’ ve had a taste and I want more .
I ’ m back fit now and I ’ m firing , getting the minutes in the legs .
“ I had a long injury last season and a couple of knocks this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a consecutive run of games .
Should James Maddison have been named in the England squad ?
Have your say here .
“ I can ’ t control whether I ’ m in the England squad , I don ’ t pick the team but I can only concentrate on Leicester – second in the Premier League , three wins from three in the Europa League so I 'll keep my form good for Leicester and hopefully the rest will take care of itself.
” The Foxes were able to leave top scorer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tie but still triumphed in style .
Maddison 's sparkle on fireworks night lit up Leicester but it was Kelechi Iheanacho who bagged the first two goals in the 20th and 47th minute .
He was assisted for the opener after clever play from Maddison on the edge of the visitors ' box .
City completed the win late on as Iheanacho squared the ball for sub Dennis Praet to net before Maddison side-footed in from Ayoze Perez 's pass 12 minutes from time .
It ensured three successive wins in the competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brendan Rodgers said : “ [ In the ] Second half we showed our power and technique .
“ Some of our attacking play was very good and we scored four very good goals .
It is a great win and to keep a clean sheet was nice.
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Leicester 4-0 Braga: Foxes Smash Their Way To Top Of Group
Leicester 4-0 Braga: Foxes Smash Their Way To Top Of Group
The midfielder picked up a goal and an assist during a historic victory for the Foxes only hours after he was left out of Gareth Southgate's 29-man squad for England's upcoming matches
James Maddison admitted his England snub drove him on as he starred in Leicester's romp.
Maddison got a goal and an assist in Leicester's biggest win in Europe.
It was the perfect response to being omitted from Gareth Southgate's 29-man England squad.
Maddison, who has one cap, has not played for the Three Lions since his debut as a sub against Montenegro a year ago.
But the ace looks close to his best form after hip surgery when he missed the end of last season.
After inspiring Leicester to a 4-0 thrashing over Braga, the star was quizzed if he was disappointed to miss out on an England call-up.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Yes, if I am being honest,” Maddison replied. “I want to be in England squad, that’s what I dreamed of as a little boy.
"I’ve had a taste and I want more. I’m back fit now and I’m firing, getting the minutes in the legs.
“I had a long injury last season and a couple of knocks this year so I haven’t had a consecutive run of games.
Should James Maddison have been named in the England squad? Have your say here.
Image: Michael Regan) Michael Regan)
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“I can’t control whether I’m in the England squad, I don’t pick the team but I can only concentrate on Leicester – second in the Premier League, three wins from three in the Europa League so I'll keep my form good for Leicester and hopefully the rest will take care of itself.”
The Foxes were able to leave top scorer Jamie Vardy on the bench for this tie but still triumphed in style.
Maddison's sparkle on fireworks night lit up Leicester but it was Kelechi Iheanacho who bagged the first two goals in the 20th and 47th minute.
He was assisted for the opener after clever play from Maddison on the edge of the visitors' box.
City completed the win late on as Iheanacho squared the ball for sub Dennis Praet to net before Maddison side-footed in from Ayoze Perez's pass 12 minutes from time.
It ensured three successive wins in the competition to top group G and Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers said: “[In the] Second half we showed our power and technique.
“Some of our attacking play was very good and we scored four very good goals. It is a great win and to keep a clean sheet was nice.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Jota leaves Gomez in agony after hoofing ball at him in Liverpool training

Diogo Jota can hit more than just the back of the net .
Ask Joe Gomez .
The Liverpool forward is in remarkable form of late , having scored six goals in his last four games in all competitions including a hat-trick at Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night .
Jota 's form has led to many people calling for Jurgen Klopp to start him over Roberto Firmino in Sunday 's trip to Manchester City , a move that would be seen as hugely symbolic given the status of Liverpool 's front three over the past three seasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked to be keen to impress at a Melwood training session on Thursday .
A little too keen perhaps .
As Liverpool 's players conducted a fast-paced rondo , Andy Robertson excitedly passes the ball through both Gomez and James Milner to Jota , who then absolutely hoofs it ... straight into Gomez 's nether regions .
The defender crumples to the floor and does n't receive too much sympathy from his laughing teammates including a giggling Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mane , before he eventually gets to his feet and checks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order .
Jota is looking a little sheepish a he goes over to the centre-back , but thankfully any serious injury was avoided .
One man who is in no doubt that Jota should start over Firmino at City is the Arsenal legend Ian Wright .
`` Bobby Firmino ’ s form in terms of goalscoring is something Liverpool need to address .
`` He needs to get all three of them doing it and at the moment all three of them can do it .
I ’ d probably play him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it didn ’ t make you think 'What are they getting him for ? '
`` You just went , 'Ah , I get that .
I can see that ' .
`` Watching him the last three games , you can see he ’ s someone who is going to really , really kick on there .
He ’ s going to really kick on . ''
Which one would you pick ?
Have your say here .
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Plenty of Reds players fell about laughing as man of the moment Jota smashed the ball into defender Gomez, who was left a little worse for wear
Diogo Jota leaves Joe Gomez in agony after hoofing ball at him in Liverpool training
Diogo Jota can hit more than just the back of the net. Ask Joe Gomez.
The Liverpool forward is in remarkable form of late, having scored six goals in his last four games in all competitions including a hat-trick at Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Jota's form has led to many people calling for Jurgen Klopp to start him over Roberto Firmino in Sunday's trip to Manchester City, a move that would be seen as hugely symbolic given the status of Liverpool's front three over the past three seasons.
And the former Wolves man certainly looked to be keen to impress at a Melwood training session on Thursday.
A little too keen perhaps.
As Liverpool's players conducted a fast-paced rondo, Andy Robertson excitedly passes the ball through both Gomez and James Milner to Jota, who then absolutely hoofs it... straight into Gomez's nether regions.
Image: LFCTV) LFCTV)
The defender crumples to the floor and doesn't receive too much sympathy from his laughing teammates including a giggling Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mane, before he eventually gets to his feet and checks to see if everything is still in working order.
Jota is looking a little sheepish a he goes over to the centre-back, but thankfully any serious injury was avoided.
One man who is in no doubt that Jota should start over Firmino at City is the Arsenal legend Ian Wright.
Image: LFCTV) LFCTV)
"Yeah, I would [start Jota]," Wright told Premier League Productions .
"Bobby Firmino’s form in terms of goalscoring is something Liverpool need to address.
"He needs to get all three of them doing it and at the moment all three of them can do it. I’d probably play him, yeah.
Image: LFCTV) LFCTV)
"When they signed Jota, it didn’t make you think 'What are they getting him for?'
"You just went, 'Ah, I get that. I can see that'.
"Watching him the last three games, you can see he’s someone who is going to really, really kick on there. He’s going to really kick on."
Which one would you pick? Have your say here.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-06--Joe Biden on cusp of becoming US President after pulling ahead in Pennsylvania

Joe Biden has pulled ahead in the key swing state of Pennsylvania in a move that brings him within touching distance of the US Presidency .
The Democrat candidate overturned Donald Trump ’ s lead of more than half a million votes after winning the vast majority of mail-in ballots - which are counted later .
If Mr Biden retains his lead - which was more than 5,000 votes at 2pm GMT - he will win Pennsylvania and its 20 Electoral College votes .
That one state would be enough on its own to win him the Presidency , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other swing states where he is the favourite to Trump .
And it comes hours after Biden pulled ahead in Georgia , which would bring him to 269 Electoral College votes - enough for a tie - even if he loses Pennsylvania , and does n't win Arizona as predicted .
America woke up with Joe Biden just 18,000 or so votes behind Trump in the key state of Pennsylvania .
That then flipped the other way after more than 30,000 extra mail-in votes were reported from Philadelphia .
Of those late-counted ballots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump won just 3,760 .
The move leaves around 20,000 outstanding mail-in ballots still to be counted in the city .
This breaking news story is being updated .

WHO IS JOE BIDEN? THE LIFE AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES LEADING HIM TO THE WHITE HOUSE
WHO IS JOE BIDEN? THE LIFE AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES LEADING HIM TO THE WHITE HOUSE
The Democrat candidate is now in the lead in Pennsylvania after late-counted mail-in ballots overturned Donald Trump's advantage - and if he keeps that lead, he'll have won the Presidency
Joe Biden on cusp of becoming US President after pulling ahead in Pennsylvania
Joe Biden has pulled ahead in the key swing state of Pennsylvania in a move that brings him within touching distance of the US Presidency.
The Democrat candidate overturned Donald Trump ’s lead of more than half a million votes after winning the vast majority of mail-in ballots - which are counted later.
If Mr Biden retains his lead - which stood above 5,000 votes at 2pm GMT - he will win Pennsylvania and its 20 Electoral College votes.
That would be enough on its own to guarantee Biden the Presidency, even if he loses all three of the other swing states where he is now favourite - including Arizona, which Fox News called for Biden on Wednesday.
It comes hours after Biden pulled ahead in Georgia, which would also all but guarantee him the Presidency on its own.
It marks an astonishing turnaround for the Democratic candidate since election night - when some feared Trump might win.
Biden reversed Trump's leads in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia since election night as mail-in ballots - which can only be counted after on-the-day votes - began being counted.
Trump has demanded officials "stop the count", claiming with no evidence that mail-in votes are fraudulent in a bizarre rambling 17-minute White House statement.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The US President claimed the election was being "stolen" from him. Yet mail-in ballots are legitimate and valid, and most pundits point out Democrat voters were more likely to vote by post because Donald Trump urged his supporters not to do so.
America woke up with Joe Biden just 18,000 or so votes behind Trump in the key state of Pennsylvania.
Image: Getty Images for MoveOn) Getty Images for MoveOn)
That then flipped the other way after more than 30,000 extra mail-in votes were reported from Philadelphia.
Of those late-counted ballots, 27,396 went to Joe Biden and Donald Trump won just 3,760.
The move leaves around 20,000 outstanding mail-in ballots still to be counted in the city.
Biden is in the lead in four swing states - Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona and Nevada - all of which will report more votes today.
Each state has a stack of 'Electoral College' votes, all of which go to whoever who wins in that state - no matter how slim the margin.
Biden is either on 253 or 264 of the 270 Electoral College votes he needs to become President. The discrepancy is explained by Arizona (11 votes), which was called for Biden by Fox News based on early voting and projections, but which other networks say is still in doubt.
Assuming Biden has not yet won Arizona, there are still multiple paths to victory.
If he were to win Pennsylvania, that would be enough on its own to win the Presidency - bringing him to 273 electoral votes.
He would also win the Presidency if he won any two of Arizona, Georgia or Nevada.
But if Biden does not widen the margin in Pennsylvania much further, there is likely to be a recount.
A recount is automatic in Pennsylvania if the margin of victory is 0.5% of the total vote or less. Currently it is 0.1%.
If there is a recount, the state would still be called for the winner but could then be reassigned if the result changes. That second result could take weeks to come through.
Biden said last night: "Democracy is sometimes messy, so sometimes it requires a little patience.
"But that patience has been rewarded now for more than 240 years with a system of governance that has been the envy of the world.
"We continue to feel very good about where things stand. And we have no doubt that when the count is finished, Senator Harris and I will be the winners.
"So, I ask people to stay calm. The process is working. The count is being completed. And we will know soon."


thedailymirror--2020-11-06--Krispy Kreme unveils buy one box of 12, get another for £1 offer during lockdown

From 5th November , Krispy Kreme is bringing smiles to those separated from loved ones with new ‘ buy one , gift one ’ offer and nationwide delivery of personalised doughnuts .
From 5th November to 2nd December , Krispy Kreme will run ‘ buy one , gift one ’ whereby customers can buy a dozen from any Krispy Kreme store - through click and collect , takeaway or drive thru – and gift an Original Glazed dozen to someone special at a social distance for just £1 .
Priced at £13.95 for 24 doughnuts plus free delivery , Krispy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these personalised boxes from now until 2nd December , so you better get your orders in quick .
To find your nearest Krispy Kreme , we ’ ve popped the store locator here for ease .
You ’ ll also find opening and closing time information listed there as well .
According to Krispy Kreme research , 60 % of Brits feel it ’ s important to treat family and friends during this period .
In place of real life contact , sending someone special a lockdown gift is the perfect way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on their face .
With safety of customers and team members being the top priority , all Krispy Kreme stores – open for takeaway or click and collect only – have COVID-secure measures in place for maximum safety and enjoyment when picking up takeaway doughnuts .
You can also send smiles and ‘ Say it with Krispy Kreme ’ personalised boxes , available for safe and contact-free delivery direct to the doorstep of loved ones .
Made fresh daily , each contains 12 Original Glazed doughnuts with the option to add a hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
‘ Miss You ’ , ‘ Thinking of you ’ , ‘ Keep Smiling ’ – whatever you want to say , ‘ Say it with Krispy Kreme ’ doughnuts .
This box is priced at £11.20 plus £3.95 for delivery .
How cute is that ?
Emma Colquhoun , Krispy Kreme UK and Ireland ’ s Chief Marketing Officer said : “ It ’ s no secret , 2020 has been a challenging year for us all .
Here at Krispy Kreme , we are passionate about safely creating and serving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - in the way we know best , with treats of the doughnutty kind !
” For those of us who may require other food items delivered directly to their door like a takeaway at home , or some dinner for date night now restaurants are closed , Just Eat and TopCashback are currently offering £5 cashback on your next order .
When you place your order through TopCashback and Just Eat , TopCashback will refund 100 % of the purchase order value up to £5 cashback on purchases .
Purchases over £5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applies to any restaurant available on Just Eat .
How good is that ?
Cheap sushi , maybe a pizza ?
Chinese ?
Thai ?
Whatever you fancy , for less .
Greggs , Burger King , McDonalds , Subway and Pret are also available for delivery through Just Eat - and it doesn ’ t get better than that now , does it ?
Not only that but Just Eat have dropped their delivery charge to just £1.99 right now , so what are you waiting for ?
Sadly , the Cashback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or those with no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback .
That 's the weekend sorted then .

For a limited time only, Krispy Kreme are offering customers the chance to buy a box of 12 doughnuts and get another box for just £1, which would cost £10.45, to give to a loved one at a distance during lockdown
Krispy Kreme unveils buy one box of 12, get another for £1 offer during lockdown
From 5th November, Krispy Kreme is bringing smiles to those separated from loved ones with new ‘buy one, gift one’ offer and nationwide delivery of personalised doughnuts.
From 5th November to 2nd December, Krispy Kreme will run ‘buy one, gift one’ whereby customers can buy a dozen from any Krispy Kreme store - through click and collect, takeaway or drive thru – and gift an Original Glazed dozen to someone special at a social distance for just £1.
Priced at £13.95 for 24 doughnuts and available for click and collect, takeaway or drive thru.
To find your nearest Krispy Kreme, we’ve popped the store locator here for ease. You’ll also find opening and closing time information listed there as well.
According to Krispy Kreme research, 60% of Brits feel it’s important to treat family and friends during this period. In place of real life contact, sending someone special a lockdown gift is the perfect way to lift spirits and put a smile on their face.
With safety of customers and team members being the top priority, all Krispy Kreme stores – open for takeaway or click and collect only – have COVID-secure measures in place for maximum safety and enjoyment when picking up takeaway doughnuts.
You can also send smiles and ‘ Say it with Krispy Kreme ’ personalised boxes, available for safe and contact-free delivery direct to the doorstep of loved ones. Made fresh daily, each contains 12 Original Glazed doughnuts with the option to add a hand piped message to one of the doughnuts. ‘Miss You’, ‘Thinking of you’, ‘Keep Smiling’ – whatever you want to say, ‘Say it with Krispy Kreme’ doughnuts. This box is priced at £11.20 plus £3.95 for delivery. How cute is that?
Krispy Kreme will only make a limited run of these personalised boxes from now until 2nd December, so you better get your orders in quick.
Emma Colquhoun, Krispy Kreme UK and Ireland’s Chief Marketing Officer said: “It’s no secret, 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. Here at Krispy Kreme, we are passionate about safely creating and serving smiles - especially during these difficult times - in the way we know best, with treats of the doughnutty kind!”
For those of us who may require other food items delivered directly to their door like a takeaway at home, or some dinner for date night now restaurants are closed, Just Eat and TopCashback are currently offering £5 cashback on your next order.
When you place your order through TopCashback and Just Eat, TopCashback will refund 100% of the purchase order value up to £5 cashback on purchases.
Purchases over £5 will still receive £5 cashback and it applies to any restaurant available on Just Eat. How good is that? Cheap sushi, maybe a pizza? Chinese? Thai? Whatever you fancy, for less. Greggs, Burger King, McDonalds, Subway and Pret are also available for delivery through Just Eat - and it doesn’t get better than that now, does it?
Not only that but Just Eat have dropped their delivery charge to just £1.99 right now, so what are you waiting for?
Sadly, the Cashback offer is only available for new members or those with no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback.
That's the weekend sorted then.


thedailymirror--2020-11-06--Jacqueline Jossa begs for advice as her daughter is suffering 'severe' eczema

Jacqueline Jossa has begged her fans for their advice as she revealed one of her daughters is suffering from `` severe '' eczema .
The ex EastEnders star , 28 , took to her Instagram stories on Friday to speak directly to her three million followers as she lay in bed before she started her day .
Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy , red , dry , and cracked , with the most severe cases causing widespread inflamed and sore skin all over the body .
Jacqueline is mum to Ella , five , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't reveal which of her daughters is suffering from eczema in her video .
She said : `` Guys , quick question , if you have eczema or your children have eczema , what creams do you use , like for severe eczema ?
`` Like what 's the best cream for eczema ever ? ''
She then put a question box on her Instagram stories for her fans to send in their suggestions .
Jacqueline added : `` Obviously only answer if you actually know do n't give me rubbish stuff !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cryptic message with her fans on Instagram .
She wrote : `` You will just never know what someone is dealing with behind closed doors . ''
The mum-of-two , who is married former TOWIE star Dan Osborne , went on : `` No matter how happy someone looks , how loud their laugh is , how big their smile is , there can still be a level of hurt that is indescribable .
`` So be kind .
Even when others are not , choose to be kind . ''

Jacqueline Jossa asked her three million Instagram followers for advice on the best creams for treating severe eczema, which she hinted one of her daughter suffers from
Jacqueline Jossa begs for advice as her daughter is suffering 'severe' eczema
Jacqueline Jossa has begged her fans for their advice as she revealed one of her daughters is suffering from "severe" eczema.
The ex EastEnders star, 28, took to her Instagram stories on Friday to speak directly to her three million followers as she lay in bed before she started her day.
Eczema is a condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry, and cracked, with the most severe cases causing widespread inflamed and sore skin all over the body.
Jacqueline is mum to Ella, five, and two-year-old Mia, but she didn't reveal which of her daughters is suffering from eczema in her video.
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She said: "Guys, quick question, if you have eczema or your children have eczema, what creams do you use, like for severe eczema?
"Like a great good cream.
"Like what's the best cream for eczema ever?"
Image: Instagram / Jac Jossa) Instagram / Jac Jossa)
She then put a question box on her Instagram stories for her fans to send in their suggestions.
Jacqueline added: "Obviously only answer if you actually know don't give me rubbish stuff!"
It comes after Jacqueline shared a cryptic message with her fans on Instagram.
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She wrote: "You will just never know what someone is dealing with behind closed doors."
The mum-of-two, who is married former TOWIE star Dan Osborne, went on: "No matter how happy someone looks, how loud their laugh is, how big their smile is, there can still be a level of hurt that is indescribable.
"So be kind. Even when others are not, choose to be kind."


thedailymirror--2020-11-06--SAGE expert warns we'll only emerge from coronavirus 'nightmare' at Easter

The UK will only start to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic by Easter , one of the scientific advisers to the Government has said .
Professor John Edmunds , an expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , predicted it would take months to get the `` nightmare '' of the epidemic under control .
The SAGE expert said the national lockdown in England `` probably will work '' in reducing coronavirus cases but restrictions would still be needed afterwards .
He warned a return to Boris Johnson 's tiered system was `` not very sensible '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of restrictions in Tier 1 and 2 areas .
Speaking at an Institute for Government event , Prof Edmunds said : `` I think we will start to come out of this nightmare of this epidemic from , I would say , I 've always felt it was around Easter , around a year in is when we will really start to come because we will be vaccinating , we will be able to control the epidemic better . ''
Prof Edmunds said he believed the four-week lockdown should help to curb the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it would be `` really unwise '' to return to schemes like Eat Out to Help Out .
He said : `` After we release from lockdown we will still have to have restrictions in place to stop it coming back .
`` The idea is to bring incidence down and hold it at that lower level , rather than the level it is now .
`` So we are not going to just be returning to Eat Out to Help Out - or I really hope we do n't - come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unwise .
`` We have to stay with some restrictions in place and keep the epidemic at a low level . ''
He took aim at Chancellor Rishi Sunak 's scheme for discounted dining in the summer , saying : `` I can ’ t imagine any epidemiologists suggesting that that was a good idea '' .
Prof Edmunds also cast doubt on the effectiveness of the tiers system , as he said Tier 3 measures had slowed the epidemic but the lower tiers were less useful .
`` I think that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other tiers do n't slow is that the other tiers do n't slow the epidemic very much , '' he said .
`` So places that are in the lower tiers inevitably end up in the higher tiers .
`` So we can slow the epidemic at the higher level but that 's not a very good outcome because then everyone ends up with high incidence so it 's not a very sensible way of doing things . ''
The Prime Minister has said he would like to return to a tiered system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which expired on December 2 .
Meanwhile , Prof Edmunds offered a glimmer of hope on vaccines , which he said could be ready in the early part of next year .
But he said mass vaccination of the entire country as there would not be enough doses initially .
`` It would be unwise to vaccinate the lowest risk groups immediately just because the benefit : risk ratio we are not sure of yet , '' he said .
`` I think we will see vaccines being introduced to the highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a perfectly acceptable type of strategy . ''
It comes amid warnings the struggling Test and Trace system was failing to make a difference to the spread of the virus .
James Naismith , professor of structural biology at Oxford University , said the system was only reaching a fraction of the number of people who should be contacted .
`` It has n't been effective at all .
The only ways we are currently able to control infection spreading are social restrictions .
Tracking and tracing has n't really made any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme .
`` Testing is really important .
The problem is that if you just look at the number of cases in the UK for the last week you would estimate about 350,000 cases of actual people infected ; the testing system only identified just under half of them .
`` The point of the system is you need to get a large number of the contacts and break the chains of transmission at a large scale for the Track and Trace system to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miss over half right at the start and then as you walk through the various losses through the system you are actually reaching 20 % of the contacts you want to reach overall .
`` Given where we are now in infections , it is not until we get proper mass testing that the system can really recover . ''

Professor John Edmunds predicted the country would begin to come out of the pandemic by Spring - more than a year on from its outbreak in England
The UK will only start to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic by Easter, one of the scientific advisers to the Government has said.
Professor John Edmunds, an expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, predicted it would take months to get the "nightmare" of the epidemic under control.
The SAGE expert said the national lockdown in England "probably will work" in reducing coronavirus cases but restrictions would still be needed afterwards.
He warned a return to Boris Johnson's tiered system was "not very sensible" as he cast doubt on the effectiveness of restrictions in Tier 1 and 2 areas.
Speaking at an Institute for Government event, Prof Edmunds said: "I think we will start to come out of this nightmare of this epidemic from, I would say, I've always felt it was around Easter, around a year in is when we will really start to come because we will be vaccinating, we will be able to control the epidemic better."
Prof Edmunds said he believed the four-week lockdown should help to curb the virus but warned further restrictions were needed and it would be "really unwise" to return to schemes like Eat Out to Help Out.
He said: "After we release from lockdown we will still have to have restrictions in place to stop it coming back.
"The idea is to bring incidence down and hold it at that lower level, rather than the level it is now.
"So we are not going to just be returning to Eat Out to Help Out - or I really hope we don't - come December, because that would be really unwise.
"We have to stay with some restrictions in place and keep the epidemic at a low level."
He took aim at Chancellor Rishi Sunak's scheme for discounted dining in the summer, saying: "I can’t imagine any epidemiologists suggesting that that was a good idea".
Image: PA) PA)
Prof Edmunds also cast doubt on the effectiveness of the tiers system, as he said Tier 3 measures had slowed the epidemic but the lower tiers were less useful.
"I think that the problem with the tier system is the other tiers don't slow is that the other tiers don't slow the epidemic very much," he said.
"So places that are in the lower tiers inevitably end up in the higher tiers.
"So we can slow the epidemic at the higher level but that's not a very good outcome because then everyone ends up with high incidence so it's not a very sensible way of doing things."
The Prime Minister has said he would like to return to a tiered system at the end of the national lockdown, which expired on December 2.
Meanwhile, Prof Edmunds offered a glimmer of hope on vaccines, which he said could be ready in the early part of next year.
But he said mass vaccination of the entire country as there would not be enough doses initially.
"It would be unwise to vaccinate the lowest risk groups immediately just because the benefit:risk ratio we are not sure of yet," he said.
"I think we will see vaccines being introduced to the highest risk people first and I think that is a perfectly acceptable type of strategy."
It comes amid warnings the struggling Test and Trace system was failing to make a difference to the spread of the virus.
James Naismith, professor of structural biology at Oxford University, said the system was only reaching a fraction of the number of people who should be contacted.
"It hasn't been effective at all. The only ways we are currently able to control infection spreading are social restrictions. Tracking and tracing hasn't really made any difference to the spread of the epidemic," he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme.
"Testing is really important. The problem is that if you just look at the number of cases in the UK for the last week you would estimate about 350,000 cases of actual people infected; the testing system only identified just under half of them.
"The point of the system is you need to get a large number of the contacts and break the chains of transmission at a large scale for the Track and Trace system to be effective.
"Given that you miss over half right at the start and then as you walk through the various losses through the system you are actually reaching 20% of the contacts you want to reach overall.
"Given where we are now in infections, it is not until we get proper mass testing that the system can really recover."


thedailymirror--2020-11-06--Aubameyang's advice to Folarin Balogun as striker's absence explained

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to be relishing his new role as `` mentor '' to Arsenal 's rising stars .
The Gunners captain , 31 , is one of the more senior members of the first-team squad as Mikel Arteta continues his rebuild by blending a mix of youth and experience .
One of the brightest talents under Aubameyang 's wing is 19-year-old Folarin Balogun , who was handed his debut by Arteta just weeks after almost leaving the club in the transfer window .
Balogun had become frustrated about the lack of opportunities at Arsenal as he sought regular elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few words of encouragement to the teenager .
Speaking in Arsenal 's programme for the match against Molde , Aubameyang said : `` Flo Balogun was one of those who came on in the last game .
He is very , very talented , for sure , and he shows every time he plays with us that he ’ s a really great talent .
`` He works hard and is a humble guy as well .
I love his style – he ’ s like an American rapper – he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I don ’ t see him that much , but when he trains with us we have a laugh , with Laca [ Alexandre Lacazette ] as well . ''
He continued : `` It ’ s nice to be a mentor because before I was in their place and now I ’ m older , I think the most important thing is to show an example on the pitch .
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`` It ’ s not about talking all the time , it ’ s about showing what you can do on the pitch , what you can do in training .
`` They just have to see that , put in their bags and play their game .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £3million bid from Sheffield United in the summer , but Arsenal 's demand for around five times that amount shows how highly he is rated by the club .
But despite earning his stripes against Dundalk , Balogun was left out of the squad for the Gunners ' next Europa League clash with Molde .
Should Balogun be given more playing time at Arsenal ?
Have your say below .
The youngster has made clear his ambitions to add to his tally of appearances going forward following his debut , but with little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his latest omission raises further question marks over his future .
But boss Arteta insisted there was nothing to read into his selection , explaining : `` Again , the chances will come with what they show us with their performances on the pitch and in training .
`` The better results we have and the more clear we are in the group stages , obviously that opens the door a little bit more to give more opportunities to more players that deserve it .
`` At the moment we still have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give them the time that they deserve because at the moment we have a lot of fit players . ''

Highly-rated youngster Balogun was left out of Arsenal's Europa League squad against Molde despite making his debut in last week's clash with Dundalk as the clock ticks down on his contract
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to be relishing his new role as "mentor" to Arsenal's rising stars.
The Gunners captain, 31, is one of the more senior members of the first-team squad as Mikel Arteta continues his rebuild by blending a mix of youth and experience.
One of the brightest talents under Aubameyang's wing is 19-year-old Folarin Balogun, who was handed his debut by Arteta just weeks after almost leaving the club in the transfer window.
Balogun had become frustrated about the lack of opportunities at Arsenal as he sought regular elsewhere, but Aubameyang has now offered a few words of encouragement to the teenager.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Speaking in Arsenal's programme for the match against Molde, Aubameyang said: "Flo Balogun was one of those who came on in the last game. He is very, very talented, for sure, and he shows every time he plays with us that he’s a really great talent.
"He works hard and is a humble guy as well. I love his style – he’s like an American rapper – he’s cool!
"We get on well, I don’t see him that much, but when he trains with us we have a laugh, with Laca [Alexandre Lacazette] as well."
He continued: "It’s nice to be a mentor because before I was in their place and now I’m older, I think the most important thing is to show an example on the pitch.
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"It’s not about talking all the time, it’s about showing what you can do on the pitch, what you can do in training.
"They just have to see that, put in their bags and play their game."
Balogun was the subject of a £3million bid from Sheffield United in the summer, but Arsenal's demand for around five times that amount shows how highly he is rated by the club.
But despite earning his stripes against Dundalk, Balogun was left out of the squad for the Gunners' next Europa League clash with Molde.
Should Balogun be given more playing time at Arsenal? Have your say below.
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The youngster has made clear his ambitions to add to his tally of appearances going forward following his debut, but with little over six months remaining on his contract, his latest omission raises further question marks over his future.
But boss Arteta insisted there was nothing to read into his selection, explaining: "Again, the chances will come with what they show us with their performances on the pitch and in training.
"The better results we have and the more clear we are in the group stages, obviously that opens the door a little bit more to give more opportunities to more players that deserve it.
"At the moment we still have some senior players that we cannot give them the time that they deserve because at the moment we have a lot of fit players."


thedailymirror--2020-11-06--Trainer Paul Nicholls' lowdown on Aintree and Wincanton runners

In his Betfair column , top trainer Paul Nicholls gives readers the lowdown on his Saturday runners .
He has done well on the flat this year , winning at Southwell and Pontefract and was in the process of running a good race at Perth two months ago when he got in a bit tight to the third last and fell when he was just behind the winner .
Oleg was arguably unlucky that day and will be well suited by the trip of two and a half miles on a flat track at Wincanton .
I ’ d like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handicapped over fences .
He ’ s a nice , big , strong , scopey horse who wasn ’ t beaten very far in this race a year ago against decent opposition and has progressed to win both his starts this season .
He looks to have improved , is now rated 137 and though he has a 10lb penalty he looks to be the one to beat in this .
She is is one of a talented batch of horses sent to me this season by Jared Sullivan that were previously with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mares ’ novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in 2019 and has been running at a high level since .
I am still learning about this mare who has settled in well although I suspect that her official handicap mark of 147 is high enough .
This is a handy starting point to show us where to go with her after a wind op in the summer .
She improved for us all through last season , is game and genuine and won her last three races on soft ground but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better underfoot conditions at Wincanton .
Cill Anna might just need the run and all being well she will go next for the three mile hurdle at Haydock in three weeks time .
We campaigned him at the top level last season , he was very consistent and looked very good when beating some useful types in a listed novice chase at Chepstow a month ago in which he picked up a 5lb penalty .
Track and ground are ideal for him in this race which always looked as though it might cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go very well in a Grade 2 event I like to target .
He 's my best chance of a winner on Saturday .
He is a lovely , lovely horse who made a huge impression when winning the Adonis Hurdle at Kempton in a canter on his debut for us in February and you can forget his subsequent run in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham because he had been on the go a long time and didn ’ t act on the track .
Solo has done really well over the summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home has been mustard .
I am expecting a big show from Solo although if I find the ground is really quick on Saturday I might think twice about running him .
He is so versatile , equally good over fences and hurdles , will love the drying ground at Wincanton and is in the form of his life after chasing home Silver Streak and Verdana Blue at Kempton recently .
You can rely on Diego to run his race and he should be thereabouts again .
He is going for his third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment and with a dry forecast ahead I ’ m hopeful of a big run on ground he relishes .
Present Man wasn ’ t right last season but he put that behind with a typically resolute success on his comeback at Chepstow a month ago when he jumped for fun and came out best in a triple photo finish .
Even with top weight he has plenty in his favour as he was only raised 2lb for his Chepstow success .
He is a horse I ’ ve always liked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is still lightly raced at the age of seven .
He was impressive in winning at Newbury on his debut over fences on goodish ground last November before finishing third in the Kauto Star Chase at Kempton .
Danny goes well fresh , the ground is fine and I could see him running well in this ahead of a tilt at the Ladbroke Chase at Newbury in three weeks ' time .
He looks better than he has ever done and came good last time at Stratford where he made all the running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurdle .
I ’ ve had this race in mind for My Way for ages and deliberately gave him a prep race over hurdles so that he didn ’ t go up 5lb or 6lb in the weights .
He didn ’ t wear his usual cheekpieces that day but I am putting them back on now .
With our talented claimer Bryan Carver taking off a valuable 5lb , My Way has every chance at the foot of the handicap over a trip that he needs these days .
He is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good jumping family and has been working with a group of our youngsters that have been running well this season .
We won this bumper a year ago for his owner Colm Donlon with Confirmation Bias and I ’ ve had this race in the back of my mind for Silent Revolution since he came back into training in the summer .
He missed last season after jarring himself up in the Galway Plate in 2019 .
While we gave him lots of time he seems very fit and well now and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopeful of a tidy show from Modus who is bound to improve for the run after such a long absence .

The Ditcheat handler seeks his 11th success in the Badger Beers Silver Trophy Handicap Chase on Saturday. He tops the trainers' championship with 50 winners
In his Betfair column, top trainer Paul Nicholls gives readers the lowdown on his Saturday runners.
12.40 Wincanton – Oleg
He has done well on the flat this year, winning at Southwell and Pontefract and was in the process of running a good race at Perth two months ago when he got in a bit tight to the third last and fell when he was just behind the winner.
Oleg was arguably unlucky that day and will be well suited by the trip of two and a half miles on a flat track at Wincanton.
I’d like to think he is still quite nicely handicapped over fences.
Good chance.
1.15 Wincanton - Flic Ou Voyou
He’s a nice, big, strong, scopey horse who wasn’t beaten very far in this race a year ago against decent opposition and has progressed to win both his starts this season.
He looks to have improved, is now rated 137 and though he has a 10lb penalty he looks to be the one to beat in this.
1.50 Wincanton - Eglantine Du Seuil
She is is one of a talented batch of horses sent to me this season by Jared Sullivan that were previously with Willie Mullins in Ireland.
She won the mares’ novice hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in 2019 and has been running at a high level since.
I am still learning about this mare who has settled in well although I suspect that her official handicap mark of 147 is high enough.
Image: Getty) Getty)
This is a handy starting point to show us where to go with her after a wind op in the summer.
1.50 Wincaton - Cill Anna
She improved for us all through last season, is game and genuine and won her last three races on soft ground but I have a feeling she will enjoy the better underfoot conditions at Wincanton.
Cill Anna might just need the run and all being well she will go next for the three mile hurdle at Haydock in three weeks time.
2.25 Wincanton - Grand Sancy
We campaigned him at the top level last season, he was very consistent and looked very good when beating some useful types in a listed novice chase at Chepstow a month ago in which he picked up a 5lb penalty.
Image: PA) PA)
Track and ground are ideal for him in this race which always looked as though it might cut up.
I think Grand Sancy will go very well in a Grade 2 event I like to target. He's my best chance of a winner on Saturday.
3.00 Wincanton - Solo
He is a lovely, lovely horse who made a huge impression when winning the Adonis Hurdle at Kempton in a canter on his debut for us in February and you can forget his subsequent run in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham because he had been on the go a long time and didn’t act on the track.
Solo has done really well over the summer since being gelded and his schooling at home has been mustard.
I am expecting a big show from Solo although if I find the ground is really quick on Saturday I might think twice about running him.
3.00 Wincanton - Diego Du Charmil
He is so versatile, equally good over fences and hurdles, will love the drying ground at Wincanton and is in the form of his life after chasing home Silver Streak and Verdana Blue at Kempton recently.
You can rely on Diego to run his race and he should be thereabouts again.
3.35 Wincanton - Present Man
He is going for his third win in this race, looks fantastic at the moment and with a dry forecast ahead I’m hopeful of a big run on ground he relishes.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Present Man wasn’t right last season but he put that behind with a typically resolute success on his comeback at Chepstow a month ago when he jumped for fun and came out best in a triple photo finish.
Even with top weight he has plenty in his favour as he was only raised 2lb for his Chepstow success.
3.35 Wincanton - Danny Whizzbang
He is a horse I’ve always liked but for one reason and another he is still lightly raced at the age of seven.
He was impressive in winning at Newbury on his debut over fences on goodish ground last November before finishing third in the Kauto Star Chase at Kempton.
Danny goes well fresh, the ground is fine and I could see him running well in this ahead of a tilt at the Ladbroke Chase at Newbury in three weeks' time.
3.35 Wincanton - My Way
He looks better than he has ever done and came good last time at Stratford where he made all the running, jumping soundly, in a maiden hurdle.
I’ve had this race in mind for My Way for ages and deliberately gave him a prep race over hurdles so that he didn’t go up 5lb or 6lb in the weights.
He didn’t wear his usual cheekpieces that day but I am putting them back on now.
Image: Getty) Getty)
With our talented claimer Bryan Carver taking off a valuable 5lb, My Way has every chance at the foot of the handicap over a trip that he needs these days.
4.05 Wincanton - Silent Revolution
He is a nice store horse by Shokolhov from a good jumping family and has been working with a group of our youngsters that have been running well this season.
We won this bumper a year ago for his owner Colm Donlon with Confirmation Bias and I’ve had this race in the back of my mind for Silent Revolution since he came back into training in the summer.
2.40 Aintree - Modus
He missed last season after jarring himself up in the Galway Plate in 2019.
While we gave him lots of time he seems very fit and well now and is ready to go.
I’m hopeful of a tidy show from Modus who is bound to improve for the run after such a long absence.


thedailymirror--2020-11-06--UK coronavirus R rate stable - but still as high as 1.4 in some areas

The coronavirus infection rate in the UK has held steady just above one .
Averaged out across the country the R number is between 1.1 and 1.3 , meaning that on average every 10 people infected will infect between 11 and 13 other people .
The worst hit areas in terms of infection rates are the East of England , where it stands between 1.1 and 1.4 , and the South East and South West - both of which have R rates of 1.2 to 1.4 .
In the North East and Yorkshire and the North West the number is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 1.1 to 1.3 in both London and the Midlands .
Ruth Studley , head of analysis for the Covid-19 infection survey , said : `` At a national level we are seeing infections slow across England and Wales but they are still increasing .
`` Within England , every region apart from the North East has shown increased levels of infection .
`` The level of infection in young adults and older teenagers appears to have levelled off recently .
`` However , they continue to be the most likely to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groups . ''
Last week there were large surges in infection rates in London and the south of England .
Researchers found that in the capital , the R rate had reached an estimated 2.86 , meaning each infected person passed the virus onto nearly three others .
Three other areas in the south had rates above two , with sharp rises also recorded in the Midlands .
Last week 's data showed that infection rates had begun to fall in Northern England , which has endured stricter lockdown conditions .
Experts say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 days after the initial infection .
In recent weeks Covid-19 cases and deaths have risen to levels last seen in late Spring .
The UK 's coronavirus death toll shot up by 378 yesterday , compared to 492 on Wednesday and 397 on Tuesday .
The number of cases recorded yesterday was 24,141 .
In a bid to stop the daily death rate from rising any higher the Government introduced a national lockdown in England which came into force this week .
For the next four weeks people are advised to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless they have a reasonable excuse .
Exemptions to the rules include buying necessities for your household or someone vulnerable .
You can exercise outside as much as you like , either alone or with members of your own household .
There is a new rule allowing you to meet one friend or family member from another household in a public space to exercise .

The latest coronavirus infection rates were released the day after England was plunged into a national lockdown, meaning for the next four weeks people are advised to stay at home as much as possible
UK coronavirus R rate stable for second week - but still as high as 1.4 in some areas
The coronavirus infection rate in the UK has held steady just above one.
Averaged out across the country the R number is between 1.1 and 1.3, meaning that on average every 10 people infected will infect between 11 and 13 other people.
The worst hit areas in terms of infection rates are the East of England, where it stands between 1.1 and 1.4, and the South East and South West - both of which have R rates of 1.2 to 1.4.
In the North East and Yorkshire and the North West the number is hovering above one, while it is at 1.1 to 1.3 in both London and the Midlands.
Ruth Studley, head of analysis for the Covid-19 infection survey, said: "At a national level we are seeing infections slow across England and Wales but they are still increasing.
"Within England, every region apart from the North East has shown increased levels of infection.
Image: University College London (UCL)/) University College London (UCL)/)
"The level of infection in young adults and older teenagers appears to have levelled off recently.
"However, they continue to be the most likely to be infected despite increases in all other age groups."
Last week there were large surges in infection rates in London and the south of England.
Researchers found that in the capital, the R rate had reached an estimated 2.86, meaning each infected person passed the virus onto nearly three others.
Three other areas in the south had rates above two, with sharp rises also recorded in the Midlands.
Last week's data showed that infection rates had begun to fall in Northern England, which has endured stricter lockdown conditions.
Experts say the virus can generally be detected for 10 days after the initial infection.
Image: Tom Maddick SWNS) Tom Maddick SWNS)
In recent weeks Covid-19 cases and deaths have risen to levels last seen in late Spring.
The UK's coronavirus death toll shot up by 378 yesterday, compared to 492 on Wednesday and 397 on Tuesday.
The number of cases recorded yesterday was 24,141.
In a bid to stop the daily death rate from rising any higher the Government introduced a national lockdown in England which came into force this week.
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For the next four weeks people are advised to stay at home as much as possible - unless they have a reasonable excuse.
Exemptions to the rules include buying necessities for your household or someone vulnerable.
You can exercise outside as much as you like, either alone or with members of your own household.
There is a new rule allowing you to meet one friend or family member from another household in a public space to exercise.