thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Man 'abducted from bedroom by two kidnappers who called him a nonce'

A man was violently abducted from his bedroom by two kidnappers who smashed their way into his home in a plot that had 'all the elements of a high-paced thriller , ' a court was told on Friday .
Terrified Mark Atkinson was pulled from bed by the intruders , who called him a 'nonce ' as they dragged him to their car and locked him in the boot , Gloucester Crown Court heard .
Lying fearful and unable to see anything in the dark boot he was driven away from the scene in Cheltenham - but five minutes later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to go to the toilet and he was able to break out and escape .
He ran until he came to a Sainsbury 's store where he asked astonished staff to raise the alarm , the court was told .
Kevin Jones , 36 , of Barnmeadow Road , Winchcombe , Glos , and Daniel Phelps 37 , of Kenwater Close , Leominster , Herefordshire , were each jailed for six years after they pleaded guilty to kidnapping .
Prosecutor Ramin Pakrooh said it was 4am on Sunday , December 29 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the address where Mr Atkinson was staying by smashing the front door open and forcing it off its hinges .
`` It was obvious by the men 's actions they intended to bundle Mr Atkinson out of the property and take him by force , '' the prosecutor said .
`` Once inside the property , having woken the other occupants of the house up , the men went up the stairs and entered Mr Atkinson 's bedroom and shouted a number of allegations at him .
`` The other occupants heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nonce and telling him to get downstairs now .
`` Mr Atkinson had no idea what was happening and managed to partially get dressed during the fracas before he was grabbed by the wrists and pulled down the stairs .
`` As Mr Atkinson was pulled through the front door he tried to grab the door frame but he was once again overpowered and dragged bare foot from the property .
`` He was then threatened with serious violence and dragged to a waiting car , a Vauxhall Vectra , with its boot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggling victim into the boot of the vehicle and closed the lid shut .
`` Mr Atkinson was face down in the boot in complete darkness , but could hear the two men talking in the front of the car .
`` After a few minutes the car was driven to a housing estate and the engine was turned off .
Mr Atkinson then ferreted around the boot trying to find something he could defend himself with .
`` After a few minutes Mr Atkinson realised that the men were not going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try and escape .
He managed to pull down the rear seats and climb out of the passenger side door .
`` He looked around and found himself in a road called River Leys and walked barefooted to the main road where he saw a Sainsbury 's supermarket in the Gallagher Retail Park .
`` Here he attracted the attention of a delivery driver .
The police were then able to detect the Vauxhall Vectra by means of security cameras in the town .
`` When the two men returned to the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Mr Atkinson had made his escape . ''
The court was told that Mr Atkinson was taken to hospital and examined by medical staff , who said that his injuries were not severe but he had sustained cuts and bruising to his ribs .
Mr Atkinson has since been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder , the prosecutor added .
In a victim statement , Mr Atkinson said that he felt like he his kidnapping experience was 'straight out of the pages of a thriller book' He added : `` The kidnapping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that started that night .
`` The trauma the shock and disbelief about being assaulted and bundled into a car have made me an anxious person .
`` The security measures put in place at my home address have made me feel a virtual prisoner in my own home .
`` I am insecure when I meet people at work or when I am out and about .
`` Just before the incident I was promoted at work , but they now feel that i am not in a fit state to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I learnt who had carried out the kidnapping it came as a shock to me to discover that it was Phelps as he had previously been a neighbour of mine .
And when he got evicted from his home he had stayed with me as a short term measure . ''
Matthew Harbinson , for Phelps , said : `` The incident was very short in duration .
There was no beating or any use of a weapon in carrying out the kidnapping .
`` Admittedly the victim was threatened but apart from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not sustain any physical injuries .
`` He was only in the boot of the car for a four to five minute journey .
There was never any ransom demand . ''
James McKenna for Jones , said : `` He has gone along with somebody else 's fight that was n't his .
It was a moment of extremely poor decision making , which he regrets .
`` He did n't know what he had signed himself up for and ended up playing a part in the kidnapping plot .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fortunately had very low level violence .
`` Jones is a very different man now to how he was when the offence was committed .
The Judge , Recorder Paul Garlick , said to both defendants : `` This is a case of kidnapping .
The facts of this case represent a very serious scenario for which the conduct of each of you is equal .
`` I have considered the facts very carefully .
The victim went to bed having done nothing whatsoever to deserve any maltreatment at all .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most people would be at their most vulnerable having been asleep for some hours , you two break into the premises .
`` You smashed the door down .
You started shouting , the noise of which woke Mr Atkinson from his sleep .
Independent witnesses heard you calling 'Mark you are a nonce ' , and saw you standing on the landing .
`` It may be one of you was more vocal than the other but the combined conduct amounts to one of the most serious and fragrant breaches of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have to impose on you a sentence which reflects that in this country there can be no room for vigilantism - you can not take the law into your own hands .
`` I accept that the kidnapping was not long in duration , between five and ten minutes , but that was not your intention .
`` Your intention was to bundle Mr Atkinson in the boot of the car , forcibly , and detain him there .
However he was able to free himself when you stopped to go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no knowledge , no capability of knowing how long he was going to be detained or what was going to happen to him .
He was terrified .
`` The mental harm that you have both caused him to endure will be a life-long sentence for Mr Atkinson .
He will have to live with post traumatic stress for a long time .
`` Luckily for the two of you , you did not use any weapons , nor torture him .
But you had planned this kidnapping plot to some degree .
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The two kidnappers smashed their way into the terrified victim's home in Cheltenham, pulled him from his bed and dragged him to the boot of their car, jurors heard
Man 'abducted from bed' by kidnappers 'who locked him in car boot calling him a nonce'
A man was violently abducted from his bedroom by two kidnappers who smashed their way into his home in a plot that had 'all the elements of a high-paced thriller,' a court was told on Friday.
Terrified Mark Atkinson was pulled from bed by the intruders, who called him a 'nonce' as they dragged him to their car and locked him in the boot, Gloucester Crown Court heard.
Lying fearful and unable to see anything in the dark boot he was driven away from the scene in Cheltenham - but five minutes later the car stopped, his abductors got out to go to the toilet and he was able to break out and escape.
He ran until he came to a Sainsbury's store where he asked astonished staff to raise the alarm, the court was told.
Kevin Jones, 36, of Barnmeadow Road, Winchcombe, Glos, and Daniel Phelps 37, of Kenwater Close, Leominster, Herefordshire, were each jailed for six years after they pleaded guilty to kidnapping.
Prosecutor Ramin Pakrooh said it was 4am on Sunday, December 29, 2018, when the men forced themselves into the address where Mr Atkinson was staying by smashing the front door open and forcing it off its hinges.
Image: GNS) GNS)
"It was obvious by the men's actions they intended to bundle Mr Atkinson out of the property and take him by force," the prosecutor said.
"Once inside the property, having woken the other occupants of the house up, the men went up the stairs and entered Mr Atkinson's bedroom and shouted a number of allegations at him.
"The other occupants heard Jones and Phelps calling Mr Atkinson a nonce and telling him to get downstairs now.
"Mr Atkinson had no idea what was happening and managed to partially get dressed during the fracas before he was grabbed by the wrists and pulled down the stairs.
"As Mr Atkinson was pulled through the front door he tried to grab the door frame but he was once again overpowered and dragged bare foot from the property.
"He was then threatened with serious violence and dragged to a waiting car, a Vauxhall Vectra, with its boot open.
"The men bundled their struggling victim into the boot of the vehicle and closed the lid shut.
"Mr Atkinson was face down in the boot in complete darkness, but could hear the two men talking in the front of the car.
"After a few minutes the car was driven to a housing estate and the engine was turned off. Mr Atkinson then ferreted around the boot trying to find something he could defend himself with.
"After a few minutes Mr Atkinson realised that the men were not going to release him. He made plans to try and escape. He managed to pull down the rear seats and climb out of the passenger side door.
"He looked around and found himself in a road called River Leys and walked barefooted to the main road where he saw a Sainsbury's supermarket in the Gallagher Retail Park.
"Here he attracted the attention of a delivery driver. The police were then able to detect the Vauxhall Vectra by means of security cameras in the town.
"When the two men returned to the car after going to toilet, they discovered that Mr Atkinson had made his escape."
The court was told that Mr Atkinson was taken to hospital and examined by medical staff, who said that his injuries were not severe but he had sustained cuts and bruising to his ribs.
Mr Atkinson has since been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, the prosecutor added.
In a victim statement, Mr Atkinson said that he felt like he his kidnapping experience was 'straight out of the pages of a thriller book'
He added: "The kidnapping was the start of my health problems that started that night.
"The trauma the shock and disbelief about being assaulted and bundled into a car have made me an anxious person.
"The security measures put in place at my home address have made me feel a virtual prisoner in my own home.
"I am insecure when I meet people at work or when I am out and about.
"Just before the incident I was promoted at work, but they now feel that i am not in a fit state to take on the extra responsibility.
"When I learnt who had carried out the kidnapping it came as a shock to me to discover that it was Phelps as he had previously been a neighbour of mine. And when he got evicted from his home he had stayed with me as a short term measure."
Matthew Harbinson, for Phelps, said: "The incident was very short in duration. There was no beating or any use of a weapon in carrying out the kidnapping.
"Admittedly the victim was threatened but apart from bundling Mr Atkinson into the car he did not sustain any physical injuries.
"He was only in the boot of the car for a four to five minute journey. There was never any ransom demand."
James McKenna for Jones, said: "He has gone along with somebody else's fight that wasn't his. It was a moment of extremely poor decision making, which he regrets.
"He didn't know what he had signed himself up for and ended up playing a part in the kidnapping plot.
"It was a extremely ugly incident which fortunately had very low level violence.
"Jones is a very different man now to how he was when the offence was committed.
The Judge, Recorder Paul Garlick, said to both defendants: "This is a case of kidnapping. The facts of this case represent a very serious scenario for which the conduct of each of you is equal.
"I have considered the facts very carefully. The victim went to bed having done nothing whatsoever to deserve any maltreatment at all.
"At four o'clock in the morning, when most people would be at their most vulnerable having been asleep for some hours, you two break into the premises.
"You smashed the door down. You started shouting, the noise of which woke Mr Atkinson from his sleep. Independent witnesses heard you calling 'Mark you are a nonce', and saw you standing on the landing.
"It may be one of you was more vocal than the other but the combined conduct amounts to one of the most serious and fragrant breaches of the rule of law and the sentence. I have to impose on you a sentence which reflects that in this country there can be no room for vigilantism - you cannot take the law into your own hands.
"I accept that the kidnapping was not long in duration, between five and ten minutes, but that was not your intention.
"Your intention was to bundle Mr Atkinson in the boot of the car, forcibly, and detain him there. However he was able to free himself when you stopped to go to the toilet.
"Mr Atkinson had no knowledge, no capability of knowing how long he was going to be detained or what was going to happen to him. He was terrified.
"The mental harm that you have both caused him to endure will be a life-long sentence for Mr Atkinson. He will have to live with post traumatic stress for a long time.
"Luckily for the two of you, you did not use any weapons, nor torture him. But you had planned this kidnapping plot to some degree."


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--No 10 insist Universities should reopen despite Covid-19 spike in young people

Universities must reopen despite a spike in coronavirus infections among young people , Number 10 has said .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock this morning said the surge in Covid-19 cases was worst in affluent young people , aged between 17 and 21 .
But Downing Street insisted the phased return of universities this month should go ahead .
Asked if plans to reopen higher education should go ahead , Boris Johnson 's official spokesman said : `` Yes , they should .
`` What we 're doing is discussing with universities how to make sure that they are as safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to respond in the event of an outbreak in or near a university . ''
And the spokesman indicated universities could be ordered to close as part of local lockdown restrictions .
He said : `` Public Health England , the Joint Biosecurity Centre and Test and Trace would keep the situation under review as to localised levels of infection and would make recommendations on what steps would be required to control an outbreak .
`` That 's work they 've been doing for a number of months now . ''
Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emergencies ( Sage ) outlined concerns on Friday over how the virus could spread into local communities in university towns and cities when students return for the autumn term .
They fear universities could become `` amplifiers '' for Covid-19 due to increased social interactions and through large numbers arriving at university accommodation , but education leaders have pledged to combat the risk through measures including their own test and trace systems .
Dr Mike Tildesley , an associate professor at the University of Warwick and expert in infection modelling , told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do is trying to minimise that risk so strategies such as grouping students together within year groups and within courses so that we can try to minimise that risk and also putting in place local testing and tracing policies so if we do start to see outbreaks , we can try to manage them as rapidly as possible . ''
Dr Tildesley said small group teaching was still happening in person , but would take place inside large lecture theatres to allow for social distancing .
He continued : `` Certain parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online , there 's an awful lot of virtual teaching that will be taking place in the first term , it 's certainly not ideal I think for the student experience ... but these large lectures really do represent a significant risk .
`` When the pandemic started universities closed and now we 're starting to reopen but what we 're doing is trying to put in all of these measures to try and minimise risk . ''
In a document published on Friday , Sage scientists said : `` There is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) could amplify local and national transmission , and this requires national oversight . ''
Concerns have also been raised that students could spread the virus when they travel long distances from their family homes to campuses .
Dr Tildesley said : `` What we need to remember is at the moment in the country we 're dealing with a series of really local outbreaks that we 're trying to manage with local control policies .
`` But when students come to university , potentially they 're travelling across the country and possibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country where there 's a lot of infection to parts of the country where there may not be as much infection . ''
The academic added this could have a `` knock-on effect '' and prompt a wave of infection , particularly as students return home to their families for Christmas .
While most students have a very low risk of having severe symptoms , as they return home for the festive season they may interact with elderly relatives or vulnerable people with underlying conditions .
Dr Tildesley added suggestions students should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas break would be `` extremely difficult '' to enforce .
Sage has advised universities to consider providing dedicated accommodation facilities to enable students who test positive to effectively isolate and minimise the risk of an outbreak .
Universities have also been advised to work with local authorities in addition to conducting their own test and trace programmes .
Peter Openshaw , professor of experimental medicine , Imperial College London , said : `` While universities conduct their own testing and contact tracing , isolation and health education strategies , it is vital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local borough public health officers to avoid duplication of effort and ensure a collaborative approach that takes advantage of the skills in both sectors . ''

Downing Street said the government was in discussions with universities to find a safe way for the phased return of higher education this month
Universities must reopen despite a spike in coronavirus infections among young people, Number 10 has said.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock this morning said the surge in Covid-19 cases was worst in affluent young people, aged between 17 and 21.
But Downing Street insisted the phased return of universities this month should go ahead.
Asked if plans to reopen higher education should go ahead, Boris Johnson's official spokesman said: "Yes, they should.
"What we're doing is discussing with universities how to make sure that they are as safe as possible for students and staff and how to respond in the event of an outbreak in or near a university."
And the spokesman indicated universities could be ordered to close as part of local lockdown restrictions.
He said: "Public Health England, the Joint Biosecurity Centre and Test and Trace would keep the situation under review as to localised levels of infection and would make recommendations on what steps would be required to control an outbreak.
"That's work they've been doing for a number of months now."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Government advisers in the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) outlined concerns on Friday over how the virus could spread into local communities in university towns and cities when students return for the autumn term.
They fear universities could become "amplifiers" for Covid-19 due to increased social interactions and through large numbers arriving at university accommodation, but education leaders have pledged to combat the risk through measures including their own test and trace systems.
Dr Mike Tildesley, an associate professor at the University of Warwick and expert in infection modelling, told the BBC: "What universities are trying to do is trying to minimise that risk so strategies such as grouping students together within year groups and within courses so that we can try to minimise that risk and also putting in place local testing and tracing policies so if we do start to see outbreaks, we can try to manage them as rapidly as possible."
Dr Tildesley said small group teaching was still happening in person, but would take place inside large lecture theatres to allow for social distancing.
He continued: "Certain parts of the courses will be taking place online, there's an awful lot of virtual teaching that will be taking place in the first term, it's certainly not ideal I think for the student experience... but these large lectures really do represent a significant risk.
"When the pandemic started universities closed and now we're starting to reopen but what we're doing is trying to put in all of these measures to try and minimise risk."
In a document published on Friday, Sage scientists said: "There is a significant risk that HE (Higher Education) could amplify local and national transmission, and this requires national oversight."
Concerns have also been raised that students could spread the virus when they travel long distances from their family homes to campuses.
Dr Tildesley said: "What we need to remember is at the moment in the country we're dealing with a series of really local outbreaks that we're trying to manage with local control policies.
"But when students come to university, potentially they're travelling across the country and possibly they may be moving from parts of the country where there's a lot of infection to parts of the country where there may not be as much infection."
The academic added this could have a "knock-on effect" and prompt a wave of infection, particularly as students return home to their families for Christmas.
While most students have a very low risk of having severe symptoms, as they return home for the festive season they may interact with elderly relatives or vulnerable people with underlying conditions.
Dr Tildesley added suggestions students should stay in their university lodgings over the Christmas break would be "extremely difficult" to enforce.
Sage has advised universities to consider providing dedicated accommodation facilities to enable students who test positive to effectively isolate and minimise the risk of an outbreak.
Universities have also been advised to work with local authorities in addition to conducting their own test and trace programmes.
Peter Openshaw, professor of experimental medicine, Imperial College London, said: "While universities conduct their own testing and contact tracing, isolation and health education strategies, it is vital that there is alignment and co-ordination with local borough public health officers to avoid duplication of effort and ensure a collaborative approach that takes advantage of the skills in both sectors."


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Domino's is rolling out vegan pizzas and garlic & herb dip nationwide

Listen up , pizza fans : Domino 's has announced that it is rolling out its vegan pizza across the UK from today .
The fast food giant had been trialling the pizzas at 46 stores , but they 're now been added to the menu permanently across all 1,200 stores .
From today ( September 7th ) , customers will be able to get their hands on two vegan pizzas - including the Vegan Margherita , which is made using Domino 's signature tomato sauce , vegan cheese alternative , freshly diced tomatoes and a scattering of Domino ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vegi Supreme , adorned with a rainbow of vegetables , including mushrooms , sweetcorn , onions , green and red peppers .
But that 's not the only good news for vegan pizza fans as Domino 's is also now offering a plant-based version of its ever popular garlic & herb dip .
Hooray !
The famous condiment is perfect for dunking your crusts in , and now there 's a version made without eggs or dairy .
Melanie Howe , Legume Legend at Domino ’ s said : `` Domino 's may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fantastic feedback from our recent trial , we 're confident ours tastes the best .
`` Our pizza chefs have been tucked away in test kitchens perfecting the recipe to ensure our vegan friendly range recreates the unique magic of Domino 's famous original dough .
`` Of course , nothing says Domino ’ s like our Garlic & Herb dip , so we 're proud to have perfected a worthy equivalent of the legendary pot so our vegan fans can also dunk or drizzle to their hearts ’ content.
” Domino 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cheese to create their own personalised pizza .
Last week , we discovered that Domino 's has brought back its Two for Tuesday offer - and how you can get £15 off .
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Domino's customers can now order two vegan pizzas as well as a plant-based version of its famous Garlic & Herb dip
Listen up, pizza fans: Domino's has announced that it is rolling out its vegan pizza across the UK from today.
The fast food giant had been trialling the pizzas at 46 stores, but they're now been added to the menu permanently across all 1,200 stores.
From today (September 7th), customers will be able to get their hands on two vegan pizzas - including the Vegan Margherita, which is made using Domino's signature tomato sauce, vegan cheese alternative, freshly diced tomatoes and a scattering of Domino’s herb blend, and the Vegan Vegi Supreme, adorned with a rainbow of vegetables, including mushrooms, sweetcorn, onions, green and red peppers.
But that's not the only good news for vegan pizza fans as Domino's is also now offering a plant-based version of its ever popular garlic & herb dip. Hooray!
The famous condiment is perfect for dunking your crusts in, and now there's a version made without eggs or dairy.
Melanie Howe, Legume Legend at Domino’s said: "Domino's may not be the first, but following fantastic feedback from our recent trial, we're confident ours tastes the best.
"Our pizza chefs have been tucked away in test kitchens perfecting the recipe to ensure our vegan friendly range recreates the unique magic of Domino's famous original dough.
"Of course, nothing says Domino’s like our Garlic & Herb dip, so we're proud to have perfected a worthy equivalent of the legendary pot so our vegan fans can also dunk or drizzle to their hearts’ content.”
Domino's customers can also use the vegan base and cheese to create their own personalised pizza.
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Last week, we discovered that Domino's has brought back its Two for Tuesday offer - and how you can get £15 off.
TopCashback are giving £15 cashback plus 4.5% cashback - giving you a pizza for basically nothing.
All new members need to do is sign up via this link, search for Domino’s, go through to order your pizza and you’ll see the ‘up to 4.5% cashback’ in your account alongside the £15 bonus.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Russia to begin offering Covid-19 vaccine to volunteers this week, report claims

With coronavirus cases around the world now at over 26 million , scientists have been working around the clock to develop a vaccine .
Several vaccines are being worked on , with a jab produced by the University of Oxford tipped to be the front-runner .
However , a new report suggests that Russia ’ s vaccine , called Sputnik V , will be offered to volunteers starting this week .
The TASS news agency cites Health Minister Mikhail Murashko as revealing the news today .
The jab was developed by Moscow 's Gamaleya Institute and was approved after less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Vladimir Putin .
He claims he has even allowed his own daughter to test the experimental vaccine .
The speed at which Russia is moving to roll out its vaccine highlights its determination to win the global race for an effective product .
But is has also sparked fears it may be putting national prestige before science and safety .
Speaking at a government meeting on state television last month , Mr Putin vowed the vaccine is safe and that it had even been administered to one of his daughters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ effectively , forms strong immunity , and I repeat , it has passed all the needed checks , '' he said .
The leader added he hoped Russia would soon start mass producing the vaccine .
Its approval by the health ministry foreshadows the start of a larger trial involving thousands of participants , commonly known as a Phase III trial .
Such trials , which require a certain rate of participants catching the virus to observe the vaccine 's effect , are normally considered essential precursors for a vaccine to receive regulatory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted that the rush to develop Covid-19 vaccines will not compromise safety .
But recent surveys show growing public distrust in governments ' efforts to rapidly produce such a vaccine .
More than 100 possible vaccines are being developed around the world to try to end the pandemic , including world-leading trials in the UK .
At least four around the world are in final Phase III human trials , according to World Health Organisation ( WHO ) data .

A new report has revealed that Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, called Sputnik V, will be offered to volunteers starting this week
Russia will begin offering its Covid-19 vaccine to volunteers this week, report claims
With coronavirus cases around the world now at over 26 million, scientists have been working around the clock to develop a vaccine.
Several vaccines are being worked on, with a jab produced by the University of Oxford tipped to be the front-runner.
However, a new report suggests that Russia’s vaccine, called Sputnik V, will be offered to volunteers starting this week.
The TASS news agency cites Health Minister Mikhail Murashko as revealing the news today.
The jab was developed by Moscow's Gamaleya Institute and was approved after less than two months of human testing, according to Vladimir Putin.
He claims he has even allowed his own daughter to test the experimental vaccine.
Image: Alexander Shcherbak/TASS) Alexander Shcherbak/TASS)
The speed at which Russia is moving to roll out its vaccine highlights its determination to win the global race for an effective product.
But is has also sparked fears it may be putting national prestige before science and safety.
Speaking at a government meeting on state television last month, Mr Putin vowed the vaccine is safe and that it had even been administered to one of his daughters.
"I know that it works quite effectively, forms strong immunity, and I repeat, it has passed all the needed checks," he said.
Image: Mikhail Japaridze/TASS) Mikhail Japaridze/TASS)
The leader added he hoped Russia would soon start mass producing the vaccine.
Its approval by the health ministry foreshadows the start of a larger trial involving thousands of participants, commonly known as a Phase III trial.
Such trials, which require a certain rate of participants catching the virus to observe the vaccine's effect, are normally considered essential precursors for a vaccine to receive regulatory approval.
Regulators around the world have insisted that the rush to develop Covid-19 vaccines will not compromise safety.
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But recent surveys show growing public distrust in governments' efforts to rapidly produce such a vaccine.
More than 100 possible vaccines are being developed around the world to try to end the pandemic, including world-leading trials in the UK.
At least four around the world are in final Phase III human trials, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) data.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Southgate press conference live as England boss comments on Foden and Greenwood

Gareth Southgate will talk to the press this Monday ahead of England 's Nations League group game with Denmark .
@ @ @ @ @ whose side beat Iceland 1-0 in the opening match of this year 's competition , @ @ @ @ @ result and his team selection going forward .
Southgate is also expected to comment on @ @ @ @ @ striker Mason Greenwood and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden .
Greenwood , 18 , and @ @ @ @ @ been accused of breaking Iceland 's strict quarantine rules after having girls in a hotel @ @ @ @ @ not travel with the rest of the England squad from Iceland to Denmark this Monday @ @ @ @ @ here at Mirror Football for updates from the press conference .
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Gareth Southgate spoke to the press this Monday ahead of England's Nations League group game with Denmark.
The Three Lions beat Iceland 1-0 in the opening match of this year's competition, and Southgate was expected to discuss the result and his team selection going forward.
But the England boss spent much of his time commenting on an incident regarding Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden.
Greenwood, 18, and Foden, 20, have been accused of breaking Iceland's strict quarantine rules after having girls in a hotel bedroom.
Southgate confirmed that the duo have been dropped and will not travel with the rest of the England squad from Iceland to Denmark this Monday afternoon.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Gogglebox's Ellie Warner debuts daring new look after dramatic makeover

Gogglebox star Ellie Warner has showcased a brand new dramatic look ahead of the hit Channel 4 reality TV show 's return .
Not one to follow the crowd , the 28-year-old has transformed her blonde locks by dying her barnet two completely different colours .
Bubbly Ellie swapped her golden tresses for a daring two-toned style , which saw the right side of her hair dyed dark lilac and the left side a striking neon pink .
Ellie debuted her eye-catching new do on Instagram alongside her sister and co-star Izzi , 25 , who shared a sneak peek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s return on Friday .
Proud mum-of-two Izzi uploaded a sweet sister , snap which saw the two girls beam at the camera while cosied up on their famous grey couch .
Alongside the snap , Izzi penned : “ Guess who ’ s back…back again 1 week to go !
# gogglebox # sistersister # guesswhosback.
” Ellie was soon swamped with compliments from adoring fans who gushed about her striking new style .
“ Wow , you look so good Ellie !
Totally inspired by this new look , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t mind me , just gon na go dye my hair like Ellie ’ s !
” a second admirer gushed .
A third shared : “ Loving Ellie ’ s new look .
What an absolute babe !
” “ Seriously inspired by those pink and purple locks .
Yes girl !
” a fourth encouraged .
While dressed head to toe in lounge wear , Ellie flashed a cheeky grin and a peace sign at the camera while her little sister captured the moment with her phone .
Ellie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shown off a glam makeover recently , as her sister got in on the action during lockdown .
Izzi told fans that she `` felt like Beyonce `` after she shared a slimmed down picture of herself looking more glamorous than ever .
She captioned the picture : `` Feeling windswept like Beyonce .
`` The best of a bad bunch when all you have is your bf to take pictures . ''
Gogglebox returns this week after the show went on break back in May .
It looks as though Ellie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only ones who will be looking very different as the upcoming season returns .
*Googlebox is back on Friday September 11 at 9pm on Channel 4

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ELLIE AND HER BOYFRIEND DISCUSS HER RAUNCHY BLUSHER
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Telly favourite Ellie Warner has completely transformed her look ahead of Gogglebox's return this Friday
Gogglebox's Ellie Warner debuts daring new look after dramatic makeover
Gogglebox star Ellie Warner has showcased a brand new dramatic look ahead of the hit Channel 4 reality TV show's return.
Not one to follow the crowd, the 28-year-old has transformed her blonde locks by dying her barnet two completely different colours.
Bubbly Ellie swapped her golden tresses for a daring two-toned style, which saw the right side of her hair dyed dark lilac and the left side a striking neon pink.
Ellie debuted her eye-catching new do on Instagram alongside her sister and co-star Izzi, 25, who shared a sneak peek into their telly antics ahead of Gogglebox’s return on Friday.
Proud mum-of-two Izzi uploaded a sweet sister, snap which saw the two girls beam at the camera while cosied up on their famous grey couch.
Alongside the snap, Izzi penned: “Guess who’s back…back again 1 week to go! #gogglebox #sistersister #guesswhosback.”
Ellie was soon swamped with compliments from adoring fans who gushed about her striking new style.
“Wow, you look so good Ellie! Totally inspired by this new look,” commented one fan.
“Okay, don’t mind me, just gonna go dye my hair like Ellie’s!” a second admirer gushed.
A third shared: “Loving Ellie’s new look. What an absolute babe!”
“Seriously inspired by those pink and purple locks. Yes girl!” a fourth encouraged.
While dressed head to toe in lounge wear, Ellie flashed a cheeky grin and a peace sign at the camera while her little sister captured the moment with her phone.
Ellie isn't the only Warner sister who has shown off a glam makeover recently, as her sister got in on the action during lockdown.
Image: izziwarner/Instagram) izziwarner/Instagram)
Izzi told fans that she "felt like Beyonce " after she shared a slimmed down picture of herself looking more glamorous than ever.
She captioned the picture: "Feeling windswept like Beyonce.
"The best of a bad bunch when all you have is your bf to take pictures."
Gogglebox returns this week after the show went on break back in May.
It looks as though Ellie and Izzi won’t be the only ones who will be looking very different as the upcoming season returns.
*Googlebox is back on Friday September 11 at 9pm on Channel 4


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Pyledriver St Leger team turned down "life-changing" sums for him

The team behind St Leger favourite Pyledriver have revealed they turned down `` life-changing '' sums for him .
William Muir 's colt , unsold at £10,000 as a foal , is the 11/4 favourite for Saturday 's final Classic of the Flat season .
He arrives at Doncaster on the back of an impressive three-and-a-half length win in the Group 2 Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes at York .
Mogul and Darain , horses which cost connections £3.4 and £3.5 million , were brushed aside in the August 19 trial .
The La Pyle Partnership rejected similar large amounts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his success at Royal Ascot .
`` It was life-changing money , '' said Muir , confirming seven figure sums were on the table .
He added : `` I do n't think he would have stayed in this country ( if sold ) , I think if the offers had been accepted he would have been going to the likes of Australia , Hong Kong .
`` They were the places that wanted him really bad , but they ( the owners ) just said no , sorry we are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we are going to keep riding away .
`` If it had been one person on your own , you could n't have said no . ''
One of just 26 horses at Muir 's Lambourn stables , Pyledriver is the mount of the trainer 's son-in-law Martin Dwyer .
A win on Town Moor , over the 1m 6f trip , would complete the fairytale for the family .
They will take on the giant Flat racing operations of Ballydoyle and Shadwell , with key rivals Santiago and Hukum in opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if this horse could come and do something like this ( win the St Leger ) it would be fantastic for the whole team and everybody around it , '' said Muir , speaking ahead of the Pertemps-sponsored race , part of the 2020 QIPCO British Champions Series .
`` Anybody can come into this game and they can go out with a relatively small amount of money and you can find them ( good horses ) .
`` They are hard to come by but you can find them and it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to people looking in .
`` The amount of fun these boys have had , normally this ( Pyledriver ) would have been owned by one person .
`` The offers that have come in there they would have had to say sorry we have got to sell with him and he would have been gone , but these boys there are three and it makes it easier . ''
Dwyer , sporting a pink Everton FC away shirt , believes Pyledriver has the right credentials for the weekend 's feature race .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed 263 successes with Muir , from nearly 2,700 runners .
Their pride and joy will compete in front of a crowd as Doncaster hosts a pilot event , the first time spectators have been on course for nearly six months .
`` At Ascot he was like a teenager , now he 's becoming a man , '' Dywer said about his big race mount .
`` He destroyed the field at York , we have all seen what he did and he 's just flourished all year .
He added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have stopped me all week at Ascot , the last few days saying 'how 's your horse for the big day ? '
And 'best of luck . '
`` It 's just a great story .
I think it 's what racing has needed at this time . ''

CELEBRITIES TRY TO BEAT BATTAASH'S TIME OVER 10M IN LONDON
CELEBRITIES TRY TO BEAT BATTAASH'S TIME OVER 10M IN LONDON
William Muir and Martin Dwyer were interviewed on Zoom ahead of the Pertemps St Leger Stakes at Doncaster, part of the 2020 QIPCO British Champions Series
The team behind St Leger favourite Pyledriver have revealed they turned down "life-changing" sums for him.
William Muir's colt, unsold at £10,000 as a foal, is the 11/4 favourite for Saturday's final Classic of the Flat season.
He arrives at Doncaster on the back of an impressive three-and-a-half length win in the Group 2 Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes at York.
Mogul and Darain, horses which cost connections £3.4 and £3.5 million, were brushed aside in the August 19 trial.
The La Pyle Partnership rejected similar large amounts for the son of Harbour Watch after his success at Royal Ascot.
"It was life-changing money," said Muir, confirming seven figure sums were on the table.
He added: "I don't think he would have stayed in this country (if sold), I think if the offers had been accepted he would have been going to the likes of Australia, Hong Kong.
Image: PA) PA)
"They were the places that wanted him really bad, but they (the owners) just said no, sorry we are going to keep him. We are enjoying this and we are going to keep riding away.
"If it had been one person on your own, you couldn't have said no."
One of just 26 horses at Muir's Lambourn stables, Pyledriver is the mount of the trainer's son-in-law Martin Dwyer.
A win on Town Moor, over the 1m 6f trip, would complete the fairytale for the family.
They will take on the giant Flat racing operations of Ballydoyle and Shadwell, with key rivals Santiago and Hukum in opposition.
"What a great story, if this horse could come and do something like this (win the St Leger) it would be fantastic for the whole team and everybody around it," said Muir, speaking ahead of the Pertemps-sponsored race, part of the 2020 QIPCO British Champions Series.
Image: PA) PA)
"Anybody can come into this game and they can go out with a relatively small amount of money and you can find them (good horses).
"They are hard to come by but you can find them and it's a great thing to put out there to people looking in.
"The amount of fun these boys have had, normally this (Pyledriver) would have been owned by one person.
"The offers that have come in there they would have had to say sorry we have got to sell with him and he would have been gone, but these boys there are three and it makes it easier."
Dwyer, sporting a pink Everton FC away shirt, believes Pyledriver has the right credentials for the weekend's feature race.
Image: PA) PA)
Over the years, the 45-year-old has enjoyed 263 successes with Muir, from nearly 2,700 runners.
Their pride and joy will compete in front of a crowd as Doncaster hosts a pilot event, the first time spectators have been on course for nearly six months.
"At Ascot he was like a teenager, now he's becoming a man," Dywer said about his big race mount.
"He destroyed the field at York, we have all seen what he did and he's just flourished all year.
"He looks fantastic.
He added: "The dream is alive. People have stopped me all week at Ascot, the last few days saying 'how's your horse for the big day?' And 'best of luck.'
"It's just a great story. I think it's what racing has needed at this time."


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Phillip Schofield makes sly dig at Piers Morgan over This Morning award win

Phillip Schofield could n't resist a dig at Piers Morgan as it was announced that This Morning had won a TV Choice award .
This Morning managed to beat ITV rival Good Morning Britain to clinch the crown for Best Daytime Show .
Alison Hammond shared the news , complete with yellow and blue confetti .
As they all celebrated , Phil cheekily quipped : `` Thank you , sorry Piers ! ''
Earlier on , Holly Willoughby admitted that she almost ended up having to host the show alone today after Phil made an awkward blunder .
The 39-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her side , but explained that that almost had n't been the case .
She told viewers : `` You are lucky you 've got two of us today because I was almost presenting the show alone , was n't I ?
What happened to you today ?
! ''
Phil responded : `` On your phone , you set your alarm from Monday to Thursday .
Last week , it went off perfectly .
`` This morning , it just did n't bother .
How can that happen ?
! ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen , '' Holly said .
`` That 's quite scary , '' Holly conceded .
`` So you had a last minute dash ? ''
Phil replied : `` Yes !
It 's when you wake up and you look at your phone and your heart just goes , 'Boof ! '
'' Holly said : `` It happens once a year though and at least you 've got yours out of the way early on in the term . ''
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

Phil mocks Piers over TV Awards win on This Morning
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Alison Hammond celebrated This Morning's TV Choice Award win on the show today - and Phil couldn't resist a comment aimed towards Piers
Phillip Schofield makes sly dig at Piers Morgan over This Morning award win
Phillip Schofield couldn't resist a dig at Piers Morgan as it was announced that This Morning had won a TV Choice award.
This Morning managed to beat ITV rival Good Morning Britain to clinch the crown for Best Daytime Show.
Alison Hammond shared the news, complete with yellow and blue confetti.
As they all celebrated, Phil cheekily quipped: "Thank you, sorry Piers!"
Image: ITV) ITV)
Earlier on, Holly Willoughby admitted that she almost ended up having to host the show alone today after Phil made an awkward blunder.
The 39-year-old opened the show today with Phil by her side, but explained that that almost hadn't been the case.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
She told viewers: "You are lucky you've got two of us today because I was almost presenting the show alone, wasn't I? What happened to you today?!"
Phil responded: "On your phone, you set your alarm from Monday to Thursday. Last week, it went off perfectly.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"This morning, it just didn't bother. How can that happen?!"
"I don't know how that can happen," Holly said.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It just didn't happen," Phil sighed.
"That's quite scary," Holly conceded. "So you had a last minute dash?"
Phil replied: "Yes! It's when you wake up and you look at your phone and your heart just goes, 'Boof!'"
Holly said: "It happens once a year though and at least you've got yours out of the way early on in the term."
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Staff at school Boris Johnson visited days ago tests positive for Covid-19

A staff member at the school Boris Johnson visited has tested positive for Covid-19 - just days after the prime minister and his team did a walkabout 'meet and greet ' .
Pupils at Castle Rock High School were told to stay at home and self-isolate today , just days after the Prime Minister 's visit .
The school in Coalville , Leicestershire , hosted the leader , who gave a speech in the library to teachers and pupils on August 26 .
But a letter sent to parents last night ( 6 ) said a member of staff had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the visit .
Mr Johnson himself has already had coronavirus - he was treated in intensive care in London at the height of the lockdown .
And it comes as a rash of schools are hit by positive tests , with more than 60 confirming cases as of Sunday .
Today , the news emerged eight eight chools in Liverpool are already affected after only days back in class .
But as some classes were suspended and pupils who had only just been able to return to the classroom being asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cast about speculation online , pointing the finger at the PM .
Number 10 is yet to confirm whether the prime minister and his staff will self isolate .
In a letter , head of school Michael Gamble said : `` Dear Parents and Carers , `` We apologise for the lateness of this letter , however this evening we have been informed that on member of our staff at The Castle Rock School has been tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` The health , safety and well-being of our students is paramount @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sought immediate advice from Public Health England this evening , and we are continuing to closely follow the published government guidance .
`` Staff who may have been in 'contact ' with the staff member have already been contacted by the NHS Test and Trace process .
`` Due to the timing of this news , and as a precautionary measure , we are requesting that students in the following classes/groups please remain at home tomorrow ( Monday 7th September ) .
`` We will contact each parent tomorrow to let them know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Thank you for your continued support and cooperation , we will continue to keep you informed . ''
Locals took to Facebook to comment on the issue .
Another added : `` Castle Rock has Covid , is it due to Boris going ? ''
But others were quick to point out that the PM has already had the virus and one said : `` No because he had it months ago . ''
Scientists working to understand the virus have yet to confirm whether catching it once confers immunity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ early studies that immunity may last for only a matter of months .
However the exact behaviour of Covid-19 is yet to be fully understood , which has implications for the race to develop a vaccine .
During his visit , the prime minister gave a speech in the library , in front of books with titles such as The Twits , Betrayed and The Subtle Knife .
It later emerged the former librarian did n't intend the message for the prime minister , but reportedly put it up as a message to @ @ @ @ @ @

The positive case was reported at Castle Rock High School in Coalville, Leicestershire, just days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson dropped by for a 'meet and greet'
A staff member at the school Boris Johnson visited has tested positive for Covid-19 - just days after the prime minister and his team did a walkabout 'meet and greet'.
Pupils at Castle Rock High School were told to stay at home and self-isolate today, just days after the Prime Minister's visit.
The school in Coalville, Leicestershire, hosted the leader, who gave a speech in the library to teachers and pupils on August 26.
But a letter sent to parents last night (6) said a member of staff had tested positive for coronavirus - 11 days after the visit.
Mr Johnson himself has already had coronavirus - he was treated in intensive care in London at the height of the lockdown.
And it comes as a rash of schools are hit by positive tests, with more than 60 confirming cases as of Sunday.
Today, the news emerged eight eight chools in Liverpool are already affected after only days back in class.
Image: PA) PA)
But as some classes were suspended and pupils who had only just been able to return to the classroom being asked to again remain at home, local residents cast about speculation online, pointing the finger at the PM.
Number 10 is yet to confirm whether the prime minister and his staff will self isolate.
In a letter, head of school Michael Gamble said: "Dear Parents and Carers, "We apologise for the lateness of this letter, however this evening we have been informed that on member of our staff at The Castle Rock School has been tested positive for Covid-19.
"The health, safety and well-being of our students is paramount. Please be assured that we have sought immediate advice from Public Health England this evening, and we are continuing to closely follow the published government guidance.
Image: PA) PA)
"Staff who may have been in 'contact' with the staff member have already been
contacted by the NHS Test and Trace process.
"Due to the timing of this news, and as a precautionary measure, we are requesting that students in the following classes/groups please remain at home tomorrow (Monday 7th September).
"We will contact each parent tomorrow to let them know if their child should continue to self-isolate.
Image: PA) PA)
"Thank you for your continued support and cooperation, we will continue to keep you informed."
Locals took to Facebook to comment on the issue.
One wrote: "Is Boris a super spreader."
Another added: "Castle Rock has Covid, is it due to Boris going?"
But others were quick to point out that the PM has already had the virus and one said: "No because he had it months ago."
Scientists working to understand the virus have yet to confirm whether catching it once confers immunity.
Image: PA) PA)
There are some fears backed by very early studies that immunity may last for only a matter of months.
However the exact behaviour of Covid-19 is yet to be fully understood, which has implications for the race to develop a vaccine.
During his visit, the prime minister gave a speech in the library, in front of books with titles such as The Twits, Betrayed and The Subtle Knife.
It later emerged the former librarian didn't intend the message for the prime minister, but reportedly put it up as a message to school management, in February.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace's pal gets intimate with sun cream on bizarre beach trip

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace was seen recruiting a mate to make sure every inch of her skin was covered in sun cream .
In a bizarre beach display , the former Big Brother star stood with her modesty barely contained by a tiny gold bikini as her mate leaned in close to her crotch .
Raising her arms above her head , the 41-year-old beamed a huge smile while her female pal sprayed sun cream along her bikini line .
Making sure every inch of her was protected , her helpful friend even rubbed sun cream onto Aisleyne 's bum cheeks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ g-string bikini .
While the front of her costume left very little to the imagination , the back was even more revealing , with just a few strings of material wrapped around her to keep the outfit in place during her trip to Bournemouth today .
Aisleyne 's tattooed pal did n't seen to mind at all as she got up close and personal with her friend from every angle .
Once she was protected from the sun 's rays , Aisleyne picked up her pet pooch and headed off to the sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the edge of the water , the reality babe held up her arm to wave for the camera .
Aisleyne , who wore big sunglasses , tied her long blonde hair up in a bun before making her way to the water .
She 's never been the shy type , and it 's no wonder when she 's got such an enviable figure .
The bikini is a big favourite of Aisleyne 's .
She recently wore it for a risqué day out at the park , stripping off to sunbathe on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The body confident star rose to fame on Big Brother in 2006 .
Last year , she said she 'd treated herself to the biggest breast implants allowed under British law .
She went up from a 34E to a FF and splashed out on some liposuction on her chin and arms while she was at it .
Despite her surgical enhancements , Aisleyne says lockdown has made her re-evaluate things and care less about her looks than she used to .
Before the coronavirus pandemic saw beauty salons shut up shop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having regular appointments to maintain her eyelashes , eyebrows and hair extensions .
She told The Sun in May : `` After all this , it is quite empowering to see I can look half decent without having ‘ the works ’ each week and I saved an absolute fortune which is always good . ''

CONTAINS MILD NUDITY: The former Big Brother star was pictured raising her arms in the air while a female friend leaned in very close to her private areas to help apply some sun cream
Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace was seen recruiting a mate to make sure every inch of her skin was covered in sun cream.
In a bizarre beach display, the former Big Brother star stood with her modesty barely contained by a tiny gold bikini as her mate leaned in close to her crotch.
Raising her arms above her head, the 41-year-old beamed a huge smile while her female pal sprayed sun cream along her bikini line.
Making sure every inch of her was protected, her helpful friend even rubbed sun cream onto Aisleyne's bum cheeks, which were completely exposed by her revealing g-string bikini.
While the front of her costume left very little to the imagination, the back was even more revealing, with just a few strings of material wrapped around her to keep the outfit in place during her trip to Bournemouth today.
Image: Timmie/GoffPhotos.com) Timmie/GoffPhotos.com)
Aisleyne's tattooed pal didn't seen to mind at all as she got up close and personal with her friend from every angle.
Once she was protected from the sun's rays, Aisleyne picked up her pet pooch and headed off to the sea for a little splash.
Walking along the edge of the water, the reality babe held up her arm to wave for the camera.
Aisleyne, who wore big sunglasses, tied her long blonde hair up in a bun before making her way to the water.
Image: Timmie/GoffPhotos.com) Timmie/GoffPhotos.com) Image: Timmie/GoffPhotos.com) Timmie/GoffPhotos.com)
She's never been the shy type, and it's no wonder when she's got such an enviable figure.
The bikini is a big favourite of Aisleyne's.
She recently wore it for a risqué day out at the park, stripping off to sunbathe on a towel in the sweltering heat.
The body confident star rose to fame on Big Brother in 2006.
Image: Timmie/GoffPhotos.com) Timmie/GoffPhotos.com)
Last year, she said she'd treated herself to the biggest breast implants allowed under British law.
She went up from a 34E to a FF and splashed out on some liposuction on her chin and arms while she was at it.
Despite her surgical enhancements, Aisleyne says lockdown has made her re-evaluate things and care less about her looks than she used to.
Before the coronavirus pandemic saw beauty salons shut up shop, Aisleyne was getting weekly spray tans and having regular appointments to maintain her eyelashes, eyebrows and hair extensions.
She told The Sun in May: "After all this, it is quite empowering to see I can look half decent without having ‘the works’ each week and I saved an absolute fortune which is always good."


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Linda Robson admits she accidentally had sex while daughter was in her bed

Linda Robson has revealed that she accidentally had sex while her daughter was in her bed .
The Birds of a Feather star , 62 , was getting intimate with her husband Mark first thing in the morning without realising that daughter Lauren was there with them .
Speaking on ITV 's Loose Women , Linda explained that Lauren had crept in during the night and she and Mark did n't realise until it was too late .
She did n't reveal how old Lauren , now 37 , was at the time of the incident .
The panel were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents ' bed and if so how long should they be able to .
Linda said she always let her children sleep in her bed until they were teenagers , but it once backfired on her .
She revealed : `` Me and Mark were consummating our marriage , it 's lunchtime I 've got to be careful what I say .
`` All of a sudden Mark sort of froze in the middle of it .
`` All of a sudden this head came over his shoulder , it was Lauren who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Mark quickly rolled over as if he was crossing me to get to the other side of the bed .
The story left the panel in stitches , with Andrea McLean suggesting : `` Maybe invest in a lock on the door ! ''
But the cringeworthy incident has n't stopped Linda from letting her grandchildren sleep in her bed .
She revealed her happiness at sharing a bed with her little granddaughter Lila .
`` I was looking at her thinking how gorgeous she was , '' she said .
Linda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they share Lauren , Louis , 28 , and Bobby , 24 .

Linda Robson admits she had sex with daughter in her bed without realising
Linda Robson admits she had sex with daughter in her bed without realising
Loose Women's Linda Robson was getting intimate with her husband Mark without realising that her eldest daughter Lauren was in bed with them
Linda Robson admits she accidentally had sex while daughter was in her bed
Linda Robson has revealed that she accidentally had sex while her daughter was in her bed.
The Birds of a Feather star, 62, was getting intimate with her husband Mark first thing in the morning without realising that daughter Lauren was there with them.
Speaking on ITV's Loose Women, Linda explained that Lauren had crept in during the night and she and Mark didn't realise until it was too late.
She didn't reveal how old Lauren, now 37, was at the time of the incident.
The panel were discussing whether children should sleep in their parents' bed and if so how long should they be able to.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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Linda said she always let her children sleep in her bed until they were teenagers, but it once backfired on her.
She revealed: "Me and Mark were consummating our marriage, it's lunchtime I've got to be careful what I say.
"All of a sudden Mark sort of froze in the middle of it.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"All of a sudden this head came over his shoulder, it was Lauren who'd come in during the night.
"Mark quickly rolled over as if he was crossing me to get to the other side of the bed.
The story left the panel in stitches, with Andrea McLean suggesting: "Maybe invest in a lock on the door!"
Image: ITV) ITV)
But the cringeworthy incident hasn't stopped Linda from letting her grandchildren sleep in her bed.
She revealed her happiness at sharing a bed with her little granddaughter Lila.
"I was looking at her thinking how gorgeous she was," she said.
Linda has been married to Mark since 1990 and they share Lauren, Louis, 28, and Bobby, 24.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Love Island USA confirms Casa Amor for series 2 in big shakeup for sexy singles

Love Island USA kicks off its second series this evening , with fans desperate to meet the new cast and see how it compares to the UK version .
The show will see an all new roster of singletons hit the villa and couple up in their pursuit of love .
And while fans can expect good old-fashioned Love Island drama , there 's a fresh twist this series that could throw everything into disarray .
The show kicked off across the pond in August , with it hitting UK screens for the first time tonight .
For the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Casa Amor , something UK viewers will be familiar with .
It refers to a second villa , which either all the boys or all the girls retreat to while producers send in a fresh bunch of singles to turn heads and spark drama .
Asked what lies ahead for the fresh-faced roster of singles , Arielle laughed : `` I think you can expect a lot more drama and you can expect Vegas !
Lots of hot singles and I feel like this season there is going to be a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series you can expect Casa Amor ! ''
She added that she leaped at the opportunity to present after becoming `` obsessed '' with the UK 's original version .
`` I am obsessed with the UK version and now we have our own version ! ''
she enthused .
`` I couldn ’ t be more happy that I get to be a part of it .
The show itself is so fun and addictive , it 's the perfect show for now when everybody is at home .
`` It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh content that people need right now .
I ’ m excited for everybody to see our new season ! ''
And while the Stateside lot have their own words and slang , Arielle said the UK version 's lingo has managed to work its way into the American version .
`` We ’ ve got a bit of slang going but I think we ’ ve picked up on your slang a bit too , '' Arielle admitted , `` the 'pull them for a chat ' .
`` We ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'there is a vibe there ' . ''

Love Island USA host Arielle Vandenberg has dished that fans will see a Casa Amor during the second series, raising the romantic stakes for the hotel's singletons
Love Island USA kicks off its second series this evening, with fans desperate to meet the new cast and see how it compares to the UK version.
The show will see an all new roster of singletons hit the villa and couple up in their pursuit of love.
And while fans can expect good old-fashioned Love Island drama, there's a fresh twist this series that could throw everything into disarray.
The show kicked off across the pond in August, with it hitting UK screens for the first time tonight.
For the first time, the US version will be including Casa Amor, something UK viewers will be familiar with.
It refers to a second villa, which either all the boys or all the girls retreat to while producers send in a fresh bunch of singles to turn heads and spark drama.
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Love Island USA host Arielle Vandenberg confirmed the news ahead of tonight's series premiere.
Asked what lies ahead for the fresh-faced roster of singles, Arielle laughed: "I think you can expect a lot more drama and you can expect Vegas! Lots of hot singles and I feel like this season there is going to be a lot more energy.
"Also, this series you can expect Casa Amor!"
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She added that she leaped at the opportunity to present after becoming "obsessed" with the UK's original version.
"I am obsessed with the UK version and now we have our own version!" she enthused.
"I couldn’t be more happy that I get to be a part of it. The show itself is so fun and addictive, it's the perfect show for now when everybody is at home.
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"It’s so different, it’s fresh content that people need right now. I’m excited for everybody to see our new season!"
And while the Stateside lot have their own words and slang, Arielle said the UK version's lingo has managed to work its way into the American version.
"We’ve got a bit of slang going but I think we’ve picked up on your slang a bit too," Arielle admitted, "the 'pull them for a chat'.
"We’ve got the vibe, they always say 'there is a vibe there'."
*Love Island USA airs on ITV2 tonight at 9pm


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Real Madrid 'planning Galactico return' as they eye three major signings in 2021

Real Madrid are reportedly planning to return to their 'Galactico ' days of old by launching bids for three major stars next summer .
The Los Blancos have never been shy of spending in the transfer market and splashed out £100million on Eden Hazard last year .
Prior to that though you could argue they 've not signed a ready-made A-list superstar for some time - something the club 's board appear to want to change .
According to reports in Spain ( per FourFourTwo ) , Madrid chiefs are hopeful of landing PSG striker Kylian Mbappe next year to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set Madrid back a considerable sum but given he will only have 12 months remaining on his contract , next summer would be the ideal time to test PSG 's resolve .
Madrid have not yet replaced former talisman Cristiano Ronaldo in attack , and with Karim Benzema into his twilight years and transfer flop Luka Jovic up for sale , they are seeking further reinforcements .
Next on their shopping list is 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland who has continued his rich goalscoring form in Germany following his switch from Red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also be acquired relatively cheaply , as the striker has a release clause in his contract which is not said to be a bank-breaking asking price .
Making up the trio is Rennes ' midfield starlet Eduardo Camavinga who Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane rates highly .
The 17-year-old is valued at around €90million ( £80m ) by Rennes , although it is thought they could be pushed to sell for a reduced figure in light of the recent changes in the financial climate .
Key to the choice in targets is all players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering a clear vision for Madrid 's future .
Who should Real Madrid focus their efforts on signing ?
Have your say below .
Recent reports claim Red Bull Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano , 21 , has also been identified as a long-term replacement for captain Sergio Ramos at the back .
Camavinga is seen as a similar understudy to Casemiro in what would be an eventual changing of the guard at the Bernabeu .
Several other players over the age of 30 are likely to leave in the next year or two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two of the key figures expected to go .
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Many of Real Madrid's top stars are over the age of 30 and Zinedine Zidane faces the task of beginning a new era at the club, for which he has identified some top targets
Real Madrid 'planning Galactico return' as they eye three major signings in 2021
Real Madrid are reportedly planning to return to their 'Galactico' days of old by launching bids for three major stars next summer.
The Los Blancos have never been shy of spending in the transfer market and splashed out £100million on Eden Hazard last year.
Prior to that though you could argue they've not signed a ready-made A-list superstar for some time - something the club's board appear to want to change.
According to reports in Spain (per FourFourTwo ), Madrid chiefs are hopeful of landing PSG striker Kylian Mbappe next year to kick-start their mini splurge.
Mbappe would set Madrid back a considerable sum but given he will only have 12 months remaining on his contract, next summer would be the ideal time to test PSG's resolve.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Madrid have not yet replaced former talisman Cristiano Ronaldo in attack, and with Karim Benzema into his twilight years and transfer flop Luka Jovic up for sale, they are seeking further reinforcements.
Next on their shopping list is 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland who has continued his rich goalscoring form in Germany following his switch from Red Bull Salzburg in January.
Haaland can also be acquired relatively cheaply, as the striker has a release clause in his contract which is not said to be a bank-breaking asking price.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Making up the trio is Rennes' midfield starlet Eduardo Camavinga who Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane rates highly.
The 17-year-old is valued at around €90million (£80m) by Rennes, although it is thought they could be pushed to sell for a reduced figure in light of the recent changes in the financial climate.
Key to the choice in targets is all players are under the age of 22, offering a clear vision for Madrid's future.
Who should Real Madrid focus their efforts on signing? Have your say below.
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Recent reports claim Red Bull Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, 21, has also been identified as a long-term replacement for captain Sergio Ramos at the back.
Camavinga is seen as a similar understudy to Casemiro in what would be an eventual changing of the guard at the Bernabeu.
Several other players over the age of 30 are likely to leave in the next year or two, with Gareth Bale and Luka Modric two of the key figures expected to go.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Love Island USA's hunky bombshell sends villa into meltdown after first coupling

Love Island USA kicks off on ITV2 tonight and the first episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats .
The action has been transferred to a glitzy - and Covid-secure - villa in Las Vegas with girls Cely , Moira , Justine , Kaitlynn and Mackenzie arriving first .
After having a good look around their luxurious surroundings , host Arielle Vandenberg brings in the boys Jeremiah , James , Tre , Connor and Carrington .
After they are all successfully coupled up , Arielle tells them : `` So , the choices you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you stay in the villa .
`` You ’ ll now spend time getting to know each other , taking on challenges together , living together and even sharing a bed together .
`` But this is Love Island so you never know who is going to walk through that door ... '' The presented then drops some major news as she announced the arrival of bombshell Johnny .
She tells them : `` Please let me introduce you to Johnny , '' leaving the girls ' jaws firmly on the floor as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arielle then explains that Johnny has to choose one of the girls to couple up with - meaning he has to steal someone who is already in a couple .
It will leave one of the boys single and vulnerable to going home .
She goes on : `` Boys , you should be a little nervous because Johnny here , in the next 24 hours , will be coupling up with one of your girls , leaving one of you single and vulnerable .
`` And remember to stay on Love Island @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple . ''
Speaking in the Beach Hut , Johnny reveals : “ I ’ ve got my eye on a few people .
If that means that I have to step on someone ’ s toes then so be it.
” After spending the rest of the day getting to know the other islanders , before he gets a text which reads : `` Johnny , the time has come for you to choose which girl you want to couple up with .
`` All Islanders must now gather at the fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The bombshell then stands up and explains his decision , telling the group : `` I would like to couple up with this girl because even though we didn ’ t get much time to talk , the two conversations we did have I found out that we have a lot in common .
`` I look forward to the next conversation so we can get to know each other even deeper .
She ’ s beautiful . ''
Viewers will have to tune in to find out who Johnny picks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonight at 9pm .

SPOILER: Love Island USA starts tonight on ITV2 and the action has been transferred to a glitzy villa in Las Vegas. Episode one is full of drama as a hunky bombshell arrives moments after the first coupling - and he steals one of the girls
Love Island USA's hunky bombshell sends villa into meltdown as he steals one of the girls
Love Island USA kicks off on ITV2 tonight and the first episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
The action has been transferred to a glitzy - and Covid-secure - villa in Las Vegas with girls Cely, Moira, Justine, Kaitlynn and Mackenzie arriving first.
After having a good look around their luxurious surroundings, host Arielle Vandenberg brings in the boys Jeremiah, James, Tre, Connor and Carrington.
After they are all successfully coupled up, Arielle tells them: "So, the choices you’ve made today could impact how long you stay in the villa.
"You’ll now spend time getting to know each other, taking on challenges together, living together and even sharing a bed together.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"But this is Love Island so you never know who is going to walk through that door..."
The presented then drops some major news as she announced the arrival of bombshell Johnny.
She tells them: "Please let me introduce you to Johnny," leaving the girls' jaws firmly on the floor as they swoon over the new hunk.
Arielle then explains that Johnny has to choose one of the girls to couple up with - meaning he has to steal someone who is already in a couple.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
It will leave one of the boys single and vulnerable to going home.
She goes on: "Boys, you should be a little nervous because Johnny here, in the next 24 hours, will be coupling up with one of your girls, leaving one of you single and vulnerable.
"And remember to stay on Love Island, you have to be in a couple."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking in the Beach Hut, Johnny reveals: “I’ve got my eye on a few people. If that means that I have to step on someone’s toes then so be it.”
After spending the rest of the day getting to know the other islanders, before he gets a text which reads: "Johnny, the time has come for you to choose which girl you want to couple up with.
"All Islanders must now gather at the fire pit. #DecisionTime #MakingWaves."
Image: ITV) ITV)
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The bombshell then stands up and explains his decision, telling the group: "I would like to couple up with this girl because even though we didn’t get much time to talk, the two conversations we did have I found out that we have a lot in common.
"I look forward to the next conversation so we can get to know each other even deeper. She’s beautiful."
Viewers will have to tune in to find out who Johnny picks.
Love Island USA kicks off on ITV2 tonight at 9pm.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Emotional Vinnie Jones says late wife Tanya 'saved him from prison fate'

Vinnie Jones has lifted the lid on the incredible impact his late wife Tanya has had on his life .
The heartbroken football legend has revealed that without her love , he may have ended up behind bars .
Vinnie , 55 , lost his beloved other half to cancer last year when she was just 53 years old .
Opening up about their unbreakable bond on Heart Breakfast on Monday morning , the movie star told hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston that Tanya ‘ saved him ’ in more ways than he could mention .
The Snatch star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failure and required a heart transplant after the birth of their daughter Kaley in 1986 , she ‘ came back to life ’ in order to save him .
“ Tanya was an angel .
She was a fantastic homemaker and she looked after everyone .
“ Tanya was saved to save me . ''
Vinnie , who met Tanya when he was a teenager , insisted that if it wasn ’ t for her guidance , he may have gone down a very different path in life – one that may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The former Leeds United star explained : “ I recently had a conversation with Piers Morgan where I said that I could have ended up in prison if it wasn ’ t for Tanya .
“ And I believe that could have been the case without her.
” After experiencing the greatest loss of his life , Vinnie has now turned his grief into something positive which he hopes will help thousands of people who are on the same journey as him .
He is now publishing a book , entitled Lost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his loss and struggles with grief .
The heartbroken widow hopes that his lessons in loss will encourage other men to open up about their mental health and potentially see a therapist .
Speaking to The Sun recently , Vinnie detailed how much of a struggle it has been since losing the love of his life , and admitted that he now sees a therapist three times a week to help him cope .
Vinnie said : `` I ’ m seeing someone three times a week .
I thought I was doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tans ’ s death and our daughter Kaley ’ s birthday were approaching and it was like somebody just drained the life out of me .
`` It feels like you ’ re pushing a truck with no petrol from here to Manchester uphill on the M1 . ''
Vinnie and Tanya had first met when he took a drink from her when he was 13 and she was 12 .

Former football legend Vinnie has revealed that he could have ended up behind bars if it wasn’t for his beloved wife Tanya, who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 53 last year
Vinnie Jones has lifted the lid on the incredible impact his late wife Tanya has had on his life.
The heartbroken football legend has revealed that without her love, he may have ended up behind bars.
Vinnie, 55, lost his beloved other half to cancer last year when she was just 53 years old.
Opening up about their unbreakable bond on Heart Breakfast on Monday morning, the movie star told hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston that Tanya ‘saved him’ in more ways than he could mention.
The Snatch star admitted that when Tanya suffered from heart failure and required a heart transplant after the birth of their daughter Kaley in 1986, she ‘came back to life’ in order to save him.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
“Tanya was an angel. She was a fantastic homemaker and she looked after everyone.
“Tanya was saved to save me."
Vinnie, who met Tanya when he was a teenager, insisted that if it wasn’t for her guidance, he may have gone down a very different path in life – one that may have ended with him being thrown behind bars.
The former Leeds United star explained: “I recently had a conversation with Piers Morgan where I said that I could have ended up in prison if it wasn’t for Tanya.
“And I believe that could have been the case without her.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
After experiencing the greatest loss of his life, Vinnie has now turned his grief into something positive which he hopes will help thousands of people who are on the same journey as him.
He is now publishing a book, entitled Lost Without You, which sees him detail his loss and struggles with grief.
The heartbroken widow hopes that his lessons in loss will encourage other men to open up about their mental health and potentially see a therapist.
Image: Collect Unknown) Collect Unknown)
Speaking to The Sun recently, Vinnie detailed how much of a struggle it has been since losing the love of his life, and admitted that he now sees a therapist three times a week to help him cope.
Vinnie said: "I’m seeing someone three times a week. I thought I was doing OK, and then the anniversaries of Tans’s death and our daughter Kaley’s birthday were approaching and it was like somebody just drained the life out of me.
"It feels like you’re pushing a truck with no petrol from here to Manchester uphill on the M1."
Vinnie and Tanya had first met when he took a drink from her when he was 13 and she was 12.


thedailymirror--2020-09-07--Brexit: Boris Johnson is smashing your house up in order to swat a fly

If Aesop wrote a fable to satirise Boris Johnson 's attitude towards Brexit , it would be about the man who blew up his own house swatting a fly .
Sadly for us all , the Greek slave-storyteller did not commit that particular morality tale to parchment , which means that when Boris Johnson studied the Classics he never so much as glanced at a metaphor for self-defeat .
What a different world we might be living in , had he done so : one which made a smidgeon of sense , or in which Prime Ministers were capable of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instead , to Planet Brexit : a place where a man really HAS just blown his house up trying to swat a fly , and Boris Johnson is about to do the same with an actual country .
In the Dordogne , a man in his 80s grew so enraged about the buzzing of just one of many trillions of insects that he dug out an electric swat and thrashed it about so thoughtlessly that it came in contact with a gas canister , and exploded part of his abode .
The man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ancestors survived meteors , dinosaurs and ice ages - is probably still buzzing happily about .
And in Westminster , a man in his 50s got so bored with things being hard to understand that he dug out a withdrawal agreement he 'd resigned over , rewritten , declared perfect , fought a general election for , and then relied on for 9 months of talks , and said it was pants .
We had forgotten all about Brexit , which seems about as relevant and recent as Ancient Greece .
But once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those allowed and bothered enough to vote decided to leave the European Union , and that involved agreeing how to do it .
This withdrawal agreement proved more contentious than Johnson 's notoriously chequered love life .
The plans for it caused Johnson to resign as Foreign Secretary , and sparked a no confidence vote that Prime Minister Theresa May won .
She wrote her agreement , and failed to get it past Parliament 3 times .
Her government was found in contempt for failing to publish the legal advice about it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was rubbish , and that she had n't asked for advice until after she 'd written it .
Johnson then fought a leadership campaign promising an `` oven-ready '' Brexit deal on the basis of a new withdrawal agreement .
He won , rewrote it , and then shut Parliament illegally so it could not be discussed .
After being forced to reopen it , he crowed to the House of Commons : `` They said we could not open the withdrawal agreement , and we did .
They said we could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did .
They said we could not get a new deal , and we did . ''
Parliament voted for his deal , but also for more scrutiny of it than Johnson was prepared to allow .
He demanded , instead , a general election , and was asked in the House of Commons if he 'd campaign on the basis of his agreement , or try to change it .
He replied : `` I can tell the House that we have an excellent deal for the whole of the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis of that deal . ''
In other words , there was a fly , but he planned to open the window .
A new Parliament voted for it , the EU ratified it , Johnson signed it , and he told the Queen to sign it .
Then negotiations restarted , using that deal as the blueprint for talks .
It is that deal he has just torn up .
The expensive , painful one he did n't want anybody to look at and which has been law since January .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every Brexit building block that has been laid since - millions of pounds worth of border infrastructure , business investment , civil servant hours , and compromises already agreed with the biggest market on Earth .
And he 's done it over the one problem he , and Brexit , have always had - the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic .
It 's been called the backstop , a border of varying flaccidity and location , and today it 's a `` loose end '' .
But , in its fundamentals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone forgot there is a border we can not control , and if we do n't control it we can not leave the EU .
If we patrol it , the country will go bang .
If we do n't , Brexit will go bang .
It 's that simple : do we split the union and restart sectarian war , or do we allow the EU to control who and what enters and the country ?
Johnson has decided he 'd rather explode the United Kingdom than reverse out of the ideological @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the EU , its market and rules , means creating an edge - somewhere beyond which it can not go .
A point where goods are checked , tariffs applied , passports scanned , and people assessed .
That demands a deal .
Without one , there 's no edge , no rules , no guarantees .
We can not even strike other deals - under World Trade Organisation rules , all our borders must be controlled first .
The agreement Johnson resigned over was one in which the border was NOT checked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ island of Ireland .
The one he wrote was one in which that border was STILL not checked , but we made a new border with the mainland which we checked instead .
Today , the government plans a new law which says we wo n't bother to check that border EITHER - meaning there 'd be no checks anywhere .
Neither the EU nor UK are legally able to create the edge they both need on the Northern Irish border .
Either the EU has to treat the whole island of Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , evicting the Republic from the union - or the UK is treated as though it were still part of the EU , even after it 's voted to leave .
In all directions , madness lies .
Johnson is probably just bluffing to force through the last details .
Any law he 'd propose may get voted down or amended by Parliament anyway .
But it 's the umpteenth time he 's lobbed a bomb into the talks , the umpty-teenth time Northern Ireland has been a stumbling block , and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EU or the 1.8m people who live in his flammable bargaining chip will wear it .
And there you have it - a man so irritated by a fly in the ointment he is prepared to blowtorch his own face in order to kill it .
Unless he gives Northern Ireland and its unwilling citizens away , that border will never exist , and never be controlled .
Brexit was not possible on any of the terms he suggested , whether on buses , in Parliament , or on paper , but he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing a thing that can not be done .
Which is why we have the posturing , the thrashing , the inevitable declaration in a month 's time the fly has been exterminated , even as the country begins to break apart under the twin pressures of a virus that can not be beaten and demands for a Brexit that can never exist , and we all start to wonder how , exactly , this man ever appeared intelligent .
Remind yourself that this is his deal he 's complaining about , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legacy he 's creating .
Remember the lesson of the old man and the fly , and ask yourself : is he going to explode his home , or yours ?

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Fleet Street Fox)

He won a general election on the basis he knew how to open the window. Now he's running around your house with a blowtorch, says Fleet Street Fox
Brexit: Boris Johnson is smashing your house up in order to swat a fly. It won't end well for any of us
If Aesop wrote a fable to satirise Boris Johnson's attitude towards Brexit, it would be about the man who blew up his own house swatting a fly.
Sadly for us all, the Greek slave-storyteller did not commit that particular morality tale to parchment, which means that when Boris Johnson studied the Classics he never so much as glanced at a metaphor for self-defeat.
What a different world we might be living in, had he done so: one which made a smidgeon of sense, or in which Prime Ministers were capable of remembering lessons from childhood.
Welcome, instead, to Planet Brexit: a place where a man really HAS just blown his house up trying to swat a fly, and Boris Johnson is about to do the same with an actual country.
Image: Getty) Getty)
In the Dordogne, a man in his 80s grew so enraged about the buzzing of just one of many trillions of insects that he dug out an electric swat and thrashed it about so thoughtlessly that it came in contact with a gas canister, and exploded part of his abode. The man lived, but the fly - whose ancestors survived meteors, dinosaurs and ice ages - is probably still buzzing happily about.
And in Westminster, a man in his 50s got so bored with things being hard to understand that he dug out a withdrawal agreement he'd resigned over, rewritten, declared perfect, fought a general election for, and then relied on for 9 months of talks, and said it was pants.
We had forgotten all about Brexit, which seems about as relevant and recent as Ancient Greece. But once upon a time, 52% of those allowed and bothered enough to vote decided to leave the European Union, and that involved agreeing how to do it. This withdrawal agreement proved more contentious than Johnson's notoriously chequered love life.
The plans for it caused Johnson to resign as Foreign Secretary, and sparked a no confidence vote that Prime Minister Theresa May won. She wrote her agreement, and failed to get it past Parliament 3 times. Her government was found in contempt for failing to publish the legal advice about it, perhaps because the lawyer said the agreement was rubbish, and that she hadn't asked for advice until after she'd written it.
Image: PA) PA)
Johnson then fought a leadership campaign promising an "oven-ready" Brexit deal on the basis of a new withdrawal agreement. He won, rewrote it, and then shut Parliament illegally so it could not be discussed.
After being forced to reopen it, he crowed to the House of Commons: "They said we could not open the withdrawal agreement, and we did. They said we could not get rid of the backstop, and we did. They said we could not get a new deal, and we did."
(NARRATOR: We didn't, and we still haven't, but it's still not his biggest lie.)
Parliament voted for his deal, but also for more scrutiny of it than Johnson was prepared to allow. He demanded, instead, a general election, and was asked in the House of Commons if he'd campaign on the basis of his agreement, or try to change it.
He replied: "I can tell the House that we have an excellent deal for the whole of the UK and that we will campaign on the basis of that deal." In other words, there was a fly, but he planned to open the window.
A new Parliament voted for it, the EU ratified it, Johnson signed it, and he told the Queen to sign it. Then negotiations restarted, using that deal as the blueprint for talks.
It is that deal he has just torn up. The expensive, painful one he didn't want anybody to look at and which has been law since January. The one which has formed the foundation for every Brexit building block that has been laid since - millions of pounds worth of border infrastructure, business investment, civil servant hours, and compromises already agreed with the biggest market on Earth.
And he's done it over the one problem he, and Brexit, have always had - the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. It's been called the backstop, a border of varying flaccidity and location, and today it's a "loose end". But, in its fundamentals, it's the fact that almost everyone forgot there is a border we cannot control, and if we don't control it we cannot leave the EU.
If we patrol it, the country will go bang. If we don't, Brexit will go bang. It's that simple: do we split the union and restart sectarian war, or do we allow the EU to control who and what enters and the country? Johnson has decided he'd rather explode the United Kingdom than reverse out of the ideological cul-de-sac he's stuck in.
Leaving the EU, its market and rules, means creating an edge - somewhere beyond which it cannot go. A point where goods are checked, tariffs applied, passports scanned, and people assessed. That demands a deal. Without one, there's no edge, no rules, no guarantees. We cannot even strike other deals - under World Trade Organisation rules, all our borders must be controlled first.
The agreement Johnson resigned over was one in which the border was NOT checked, and the EU could oversee the island of Ireland. The one he wrote was one in which that border was STILL not checked, but we made a new border with the mainland which we checked instead. Today, the government plans a new law which says we won't bother to check that border EITHER - meaning there'd be no checks anywhere.
Neither the EU nor UK are legally able to create the edge they both need on the Northern Irish border. Either the EU has to treat the whole island of Ireland as part of the UK - effectively, evicting the Republic from the union - or the UK is treated as though it were still part of the EU, even after it's voted to leave. In all directions, madness lies.
Johnson is probably just bluffing to force through the last details. Any law he'd propose may get voted down or amended by Parliament anyway. But it's the umpteenth time he's lobbed a bomb into the talks, the umpty-teenth time Northern Ireland has been a stumbling block, and there are only so many times either the EU or the 1.8m people who live in his flammable bargaining chip will wear it.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
And there you have it - a man so irritated by a fly in the ointment he is prepared to blowtorch his own face in order to kill it. Unless he gives Northern Ireland and its unwilling citizens away, that border will never exist, and never be controlled. Brexit was not possible on any of the terms he suggested, whether on buses, in Parliament, or on paper, but he's trying to convince you he's doing a thing that cannot be done.
Which is why we have the posturing, the thrashing, the inevitable declaration in a month's time the fly has been exterminated, even as the country begins to break apart under the twin pressures of a virus that cannot be beaten and demands for a Brexit that can never exist, and we all start to wonder how, exactly, this man ever appeared intelligent.
Remind yourself that this is his deal he's complaining about, his promise he's breaking, and his legacy he's creating. Remember the lesson of the old man and the fly, and ask yourself: is he going to explode his home, or yours?