thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Cat Deeley's husband Patrick Kielty flew all the way from Ireland to LA for date

Cat Deeley has revealed the incredibly romantic gesture her husband Patrick Kielty did to woo her .
The TV presenter , 44 , said Patrick , 49 , flew all the way from Ireland to Los Angeles in the US for their first date .
And it obviously worked as the couple got married in 2012 and share two sons : Milo , four , and two-year-old James .
They had been friends for years and they grew close on the set of Fame Academy in 2002 before their relationship turned romantic .
Speaking on the Made By Mammas podcast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my birthday and he 'd rung me , he was at a pub in Ireland and he 'd rung me from the pub .
`` Bear in mind it was probably about 2 o'clock in the morning because they 'd had a lock-in . ''
Cat told him it was her birthday and she was having brunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel with a few friends .
He told her `` I 'll see you there '' but she did n't believe him .
She continued : `` He went home , set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , went to the airport , flew from Belfast to London , then jumped on the first plane from London to LA , got in a cab , told the cabbie on his way from the airport what he was doing , and the driver was literally like 'do you want me to wait for you ?
! '
`` He walked in , dropped his bags at the concierge , walked in and came and sat down for lunch !
It knocked my socks off a little bit ! ''
Cat also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ podcast .
She said : `` I 'd always wanted to have kids , and he had , too .
`` What we did n't want to do is put any stress and we just did n't want to be anxious about it .
It was like , 'OK let ’ s just see how it goes . '
`` You will never meet a mum who is n't trying to do her best .
The more we can support each other with all that , the better . ''

Cat Deeley didn't believe that her future husband Patrick Kielty would fly all the way from Ireland to Los Angeles when she told him it was her birthday — but he did
Cat Deeley's husband Patrick Kielty flew all the way from Ireland to LA to woo her on first date
Cat Deeley has revealed the incredibly romantic gesture her husband Patrick Kielty did to woo her.
The TV presenter, 44, said Patrick, 49, flew all the way from Ireland to Los Angeles in the US for their first date.
And it obviously worked as the couple got married in 2012 and share two sons: Milo, four, and two-year-old James.
They had been friends for years and they grew close on the set of Fame Academy in 2002 before their relationship turned romantic.
Speaking on the Made By Mammas podcast, Cat explained: "It was my birthday and he'd rung me, he was at a pub in Ireland and he'd rung me from the pub.
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"Bear in mind it was probably about 2 o'clock in the morning because they'd had a lock-in."
Cat told him it was her birthday and she was having brunch at the Beverly Hills Hotel with a few friends.
He told her "I'll see you there" but she didn't believe him.
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She continued: "He went home, set his alarm for five, got up, went to the airport, flew from Belfast to London, then jumped on the first plane from London to LA, got in a cab, told the cabbie on his way from the airport what he was doing, and the driver was literally like 'do you want me to wait for you?!'
"He walked in, dropped his bags at the concierge, walked in and came and sat down for lunch! It knocked my socks off a little bit!"
Cat also spoke about becoming a mum on the podcast.
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She said: "I'd always wanted to have kids, and he had, too.
"What we didn't want to do is put any stress and we just didn't want to be anxious about it. It was like, 'OK let’s just see how it goes.'
"You will never meet a mum who isn't trying to do her best. The more we can support each other with all that, the better."


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright share glimpse inside winter wonderland home

Michelle Keegan and her husband Mark Wright have given their eager fans a glimpse inside their pad this Christmas .
The former Corrie star and ex-TOWIE hunk , both 33 , have gone all out this year and transformed their home into a winter wonderland .
Earlier last month , they showed off the porch of their Essex farmhouse which was decorated with a stunning festive garland complete with baubles and candy canes , as well as two huge nutcrackers .
The lovebirds have now shown off the inside of their home - including the outstanding living room .
Their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the corner , while the coffee table was laden with plenty of festive trinkets .
A bright poinsettia plant was placed in the middle , surrounded by the glistening decorations .
Michelle and Mark had also placed a couple of candles in between two wreaths , which added an extra festive touch .
The couple appeared to be snuggled up on the sofa and watching Home Alone on their enormous flat-screen TV .
They were one of the first showbiz couples to put up their Christmas decorations , a whole six weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a candy cane theme this year , with plenty of glitter and red tones throughout their home .
Michelle and Mark have been enjoying spending time together at home as the reality star hunk is taking a much-needed break ahead of football training , after her joined Crawley Town FC .
The couple have been spending quality time together recently amid their busy work schedules , including a date night in London .
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MARK WRIGHT AND MICHELLE GO ALL IN ON THE XMAS DECORATIONS... IN EARLY NOVEMBER
MARK WRIGHT AND MICHELLE GO ALL IN ON THE XMAS DECORATIONS... IN EARLY NOVEMBER
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Michelle Keegan and her husband Mark Wright showed off their incredibly festive home on Instagram after putting up their decorations six weeks early
Michelle Keegan and her husband Mark Wright have given their eager fans a glimpse inside their pad this Christmas.
The former Corrie star and ex-TOWIE hunk, both 33, have gone all out this year and transformed their home into a winter wonderland.
Earlier last month, they showed off the porch of their Essex farmhouse which was decorated with a stunning festive garland complete with baubles and candy canes, as well as two huge nutcrackers.
The lovebirds have now shown off the inside of their home - including the outstanding living room.
Their jaw-dropping lounge featured a huge Christmas tree in the corner, while the coffee table was laden with plenty of festive trinkets.
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A bright poinsettia plant was placed in the middle, surrounded by the glistening decorations.
Michelle and Mark had also placed a couple of candles in between two wreaths, which added an extra festive touch.
The couple appeared to be snuggled up on the sofa and watching Home Alone on their enormous flat-screen TV.
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They were one of the first showbiz couples to put up their Christmas decorations, a whole six weeks early.
The married pair went for a candy cane theme this year, with plenty of glitter and red tones throughout their home.
Michelle and Mark have been enjoying spending time together at home as the reality star hunk is taking a much-needed break ahead of football training, after her joined Crawley Town FC.
The couple have been spending quality time together recently amid their busy work schedules, including a date night in London.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Schools 'could stay shut for all of January' to stop spread of mutant Covid

Schools could be shut throughout January as the UK grapples with a new strain of Covid that is 70 % more contagious than previous iterations of the virus .
In most years after the Christmas break children would return to school for the first week in January - however this date was recently pushed back to January 11 .
Home Secretary Priti Patel was asked about England schools reopening this morning and did not give a guarantee .
The Home Secretary only said that pupils would 'eventually ' return as she pinned hopes on the mass testing regime being rolled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think about this story ?
Let us know in the comments below At a press conference on Monday evening Boris Johnson refused to guarantee schools would reopen in January saying `` we want , if we possibly can , to get schools back in a staggered way at the beginning of January '' but `` the commonsensical thing to do is to follow the path of the epidemic '' .
Home Secretary Priti Patel told Sky News : `` We want to keep schools open , let me be clear about that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures around protecting children , the health of children and also protecting teachers and the rest of the population as well around schools .
But I do want to emphasise the role that mass testing plays . ''
The Telegraph reports that a government source said yesterday some schools could end up staying closed until February amid fears that children are more likely to catch the new mutant strain of Covid .
One source told the newspaper that some schools could remain shut for the whole of January .
Mr Williamson had already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The source said : `` They are looking at staggering schools for longer , possibly for all of January .
`` The focus mainly has been on secondary schools , but they are not there yet .
The discussions are ongoing . ''
The source added that pupils ' return depended on 'finding more from the data ' .
Britain 's largest teaching union demanded classes be moved online for two weeks after Christmas to give school staff the chance to get vaccinated against Covid-19 .
The National Education Union ( NEU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter to cancel face-to-face lessons for a fortnight at the beginning of the new term - with online learning to continue until January 18 .
On Monday , Professor Neil Ferguson , an epidemiologist at Imperial College London and member of Number 10 's advisory group NERVTAG , said there was a 'hint ' children were more susceptible to the new strain of coronavirus .
Professor Ferguson said : `` There is a hint that it is has a higher propensity to infect children .
`` That may perhaps explain some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort of causality . ''
The NEU said the switch to online lessons , for all but vulnerable children and those of key workers , will help reduce cases amongst students .
They also demanded that a mass-testing programme , which has already been promised by ministers , be fully functional before students return to school .
Education is devolved so the governments in Northern Ireland , Scotland and Wales may decide upon different measures .

Boris Johnson and Priti Patel have both left the door open for schools in England to remain closed after the Christmas break as the country wrestles with a huge infections spike
Schools could stay shut for all of January to stop spread of mutant Covid strain
Schools could be shut throughout January as the UK grapples with a new strain of Covid that is 70% more contagious than previous iterations of the virus.
In most years after the Christmas break children would return to school for the first week in January - however this date was recently pushed back to January 11.
Home Secretary Priti Patel was asked about England schools reopening this morning and did not give a guarantee.
The Home Secretary only said that pupils would 'eventually' return as she pinned hopes on the mass testing regime being rolled out in schools.
What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments below
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At a press conference on Monday evening Boris Johnson refused to guarantee schools would reopen in January saying "we want, if we possibly can, to get schools back in a staggered way at the beginning of January" but "the commonsensical thing to do is to follow the path of the epidemic".
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Home Secretary Priti Patel told Sky News: "We want to keep schools open, let me be clear about that, but we will take all the appropriate measures around protecting children, the health of children and also protecting teachers and the rest of the population as well around schools. But I do want to emphasise the role that mass testing plays."
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The Telegraph reports that a government source said yesterday some schools could end up staying closed until February amid fears that children are more likely to catch the new mutant strain of Covid.
One source told the newspaper that some schools could remain shut for the whole of January.
Mr Williamson had already put the return back by a week.
The source said: "They are looking at staggering schools for longer, possibly for all of January.
"The focus mainly has been on secondary schools, but they are not there yet. The discussions are ongoing."
The source added that pupils' return depended on 'finding more from the data'.
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Britain's largest teaching union demanded classes be moved online for two weeks after Christmas to give school staff the chance to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
The National Education Union (NEU) called on the Government in a letter to cancel face-to-face lessons for a fortnight at the beginning of the new term - with online learning to continue until January 18.
On Monday, Professor Neil Ferguson, an epidemiologist at Imperial College London and member of Number 10's advisory group NERVTAG, said there was a 'hint' children were more susceptible to the new strain of coronavirus.
Professor Ferguson said: "There is a hint that it is has a higher propensity to infect children.
"That may perhaps explain some of the differences but we haven't established any sort of causality."
The NEU said the switch to online lessons, for all but vulnerable children and those of key workers, will help reduce cases amongst students.
They also demanded that a mass-testing programme, which has already been promised by ministers, be fully functional before students return to school.
Education is devolved so the governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales may decide upon different measures.


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Woodward could raise over £30m by clearing out Man Utd deadwood in January

Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward could fund as much as £30million in January by clearing out the club 's deadwood .
With a winger , a centre-back , a right-back and a holding midfielder all in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s sights , Woodward will need to push fringe players out of the exit .
So , here ’ s how United can raise more than £30million for a transfer war chest in the January transfer window , using valuations from transfermarkt .
With Dean Henderson returning to Old Trafford after his two-year loan spell at Sheffield United , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time at the Red Devils is up .
And with the highly-rated Argentine keeper ’ s contract set to expire in June , the January window is the perfect time to cash in and raise £1.8m .
Eric Bailly is another who has slipped down the pecking order and would fetch around £16m .
Two other forgotten centre-backs could add an extra £10m to United ’ s funds , with Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones both valued at £5.47m .
Rojo spent last season at Argentine Primera Division side Estudiantes , while Jones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since August 2019 .
Reports United are on the search for a back-up right-back could signal the end of Timothy Fosu-Mensah ’ s career at Old Trafford , and the 22-year-old would fetch just over £3.65m .
Fosu-Mensah would not be the only United youth product heading for the exit , with Jesse Lingard also struggling to break into Solskjaer ’ s team .
Lingard is yet to make a first-team appearance in any competition this season , and his departure would bring in £9m .
Finally , although he has made six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s contract is up in June , and selling him would add the final £6.8m to Woodward ’ s fund of £32.25m .

Manchester United chief Ed Woodward could raise funds for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a January clear out of deadwood in the Premier League side's squad
Ed Woodward could raise £30m by clearing out Man Utd deadwood in January transfer window
Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward could fund as much as £30million in January by clearing out the club's deadwood.
With a winger, a centre-back, a right-back and a holding midfielder all in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’s sights, Woodward will need to push fringe players out of the exit.
So, here’s how United can raise more than £30million for a transfer war chest in the January transfer window, using valuations from transfermarkt.
With Dean Henderson returning to Old Trafford after his two-year loan spell at Sheffield United, it appears that Sergio Romero’s time at the Red Devils is up.
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And with the highly-rated Argentine keeper’s contract set to expire in June, the January window is the perfect time to cash in and raise £1.8m.
Eric Bailly is another who has slipped down the pecking order and would fetch around £16m.
Two other forgotten centre-backs could add an extra £10m to United’s funds, with Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones both valued at £5.47m.
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Rojo spent last season at Argentine Primera Division side Estudiantes, while Jones has made just two Premier League appearances since August 2019.
Reports United are on the search for a back-up right-back could signal the end of Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s career at Old Trafford, and the 22-year-old would fetch just over £3.65m.
Fosu-Mensah would not be the only United youth product heading for the exit, with Jesse Lingard also struggling to break into Solskjaer’s team.
Lingard is yet to make a first-team appearance in any competition this season, and his departure would bring in £9m.
Finally, although he has made six top-flight appearances this year Juan Mata’s contract is up in June, and selling him would add the final £6.8m to Woodward’s fund of £32.25m.


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Extremely rare white lion cubs born at Chinese zoo prepare to meet the public

Four extremely rare white lion cubs born at a Chinese zoo are getting ready to meet the public for the first time this weekend .
The quadruplets have been pictured eating meat and playing together at the Nantong Forest Wildlife Zoo in Nantong , in eastern China 's Jiangsu province .
The cubs were born at the beginning of November , according to local media .
They are said to be growing quickly and be healthy as zoo staff look after them .
Footage released by the zoo shows the four baby lions being cared for in their enclosure .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding the cubs and playing with them .
It is reported the four baby white lions they will meet the public for the first time on Saturday when tourists visit the zoo .
The Nantong Forest Wildlife Zoo also welcomed four white lion cubs in May .
White lions , also called blonde lions , are the same species as African Lions , according to Live Science .
Their blondish-white coloring is the result of a recessive mutant gene .
They are uncommon because they can be born only if both parents possess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes colored pigments called melanins , National Geographic reports .
Lyle Bruce McCabe , a field guide at the the Ngala Private Game Reserve in South Africa , said : `` They are exceptionally rare to see fully grown in the wild ; however , we think more are born that don ’ t reach adulthood .
`` As with all young animals born in the wild , babies are especially vulnerable to predation . ''
We previously reported the story of three-year-old white lion Mufasa , which could be saved from being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stepped in to buy the animal .
It was confiscated from a private owner after authorities discovered that he was kept as a pet without a permit .
Mufasa was at the centre of a tense legal battle in South Africa , with backers saying his life could be at stake .
A petition was also launched to save the rare lion .

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The white lion cubs - which were born last month - have been pictured eating meat and playing together at the Nantong Forest Wildlife Zoo in Nantong, in eastern China's Jiangsu province
Extremely rare white lion quadruplets born at Chinese zoo prepare to meet the public
Four extremely rare white lion cubs born at a Chinese zoo are getting ready to meet the public for the first time this weekend.
The quadruplets have been pictured eating meat and playing together at the Nantong Forest Wildlife Zoo in Nantong, in eastern China's Jiangsu province.
The cubs were born at the beginning of November, according to local media.
They are said to be growing quickly and be healthy as zoo staff look after them.
Footage released by the zoo shows the four baby lions being cared for in their enclosure.
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Staff at the park can be seen holding the cubs and playing with them.
It is reported the four baby white lions they will meet the public for the first time on Saturday when tourists visit the zoo.
The Nantong Forest Wildlife Zoo also welcomed four white lion cubs in May.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
White lions, also called blonde lions, are the same species as African Lions, according to Live Science.
Their blondish-white coloring is the result of a recessive mutant gene.
They are uncommon because they can be born only if both parents possess a recessive mutation in a gene that makes colored pigments called melanins, National Geographic reports.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Lyle Bruce McCabe, a field guide at the the Ngala Private Game Reserve in South Africa, said: "They are exceptionally rare to see fully grown in the wild; however, we think more are born that don’t reach adulthood.
"As with all young animals born in the wild, babies are especially vulnerable to predation."
We previously reported the story of three-year-old white lion Mufasa, which could be saved from being killed by hunters after a mystery donor stepped in to buy the animal.
It was confiscated from a private owner after authorities discovered that he was kept as a pet without a permit.
Mufasa was at the centre of a tense legal battle in South Africa, with backers saying his life could be at stake.
A petition was also launched to save the rare lion.


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Kaz Crossley snaps at critics for shaming Amber Gill over winter holiday

Love Island 's Kaz Crossley has hit out at fans that took issue with reality stars sharing lots of sunny holiday snaps while the UK faced further lockdown restrictions .
The 26-year-old reality star could be heard yelling ' f*** them ! '
as Amber told fans that she was mindful of not rubbing her lavish getaway in people 's faces .
In the shocking clip , Amber addressed her 2.7 million Instagram followers as she lapped up the sunshine in Dubai .
`` I 'm not gon na lie , I 've got some lush holiday content , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much in people 's faces , because people seem to be annoyed ... '' Amber said to her fans .
In the background , Kaz then yelled ' f*** them ! '
in the brash response .
Amber then paused for a second as she tried to collect herself before continuing with her message .
She added in a second post : `` I mean , I get it , it 's a weird time for everyone .
It 's even a weird time for me .
I 'm normally with my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ odd . ''
The Love Island winner then later said that fans had been demanding content so she wold continue posting content from her luxurious getaway .
Amber continued : `` People keep asking and saying I wan na live my live vicariously through you so you know what , I 'm a give it to you . ''
In the collection of Instagram posts , that she shared today , Amber also revealed that she `` was n't decided '' on whether she would remain in Dubai for Christmas .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge family but would only be able to spend the day with one household .
She also wrote : `` It 's so sad I have n't seen my grandma for like the whole of this year .
The most I 've done it waved at her from a window . ''
Amber and Kaz are just two of a host of influencers that have jetted out to Dubai to sip on cocktails and share videos from the side of a pool .
Other stars that were recently in Dubai included Molly-Mae Hague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eve and Jess Gale as well as Maura Higgins and her new boyfriend Chris Taylor .
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Kaz Crossley yelled 'f*** them' as Amber Gill spoke about trying to be mindful of sharing lots of sunny images while the UK faced further Covid-19 restrictions
Love Island's Kaz Crossley has hit out at fans that took issue with reality stars sharing lots of sunny holiday snaps while the UK faced further lockdown restrictions.
The 26-year-old reality star could be heard yelling 'f*** them!' as Amber told fans that she was mindful of not rubbing her lavish getaway in people's faces.
In the shocking clip, Amber addressed her 2.7 million Instagram followers as she lapped up the sunshine in Dubai.
"I'm not gonna lie, I've got some lush holiday content, but I don't wanna rub it too much in people's faces, because people seem to be annoyed..." Amber said to her fans.
In the background, Kaz then yelled 'f*** them!' in the brash response.
Amber then paused for a second as she tried to collect herself before continuing with her message.
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She added in a second post: "I mean, I get it, it's a weird time for everyone. It's even a weird time for me. I'm normally with my family at Christmas. Very, very odd."
The Love Island winner then later said that fans had been demanding content so she wold continue posting content from her luxurious getaway.
Amber continued: "People keep asking and saying I wanna live my live vicariously through you so you know what, I'm a give it to you."
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In the collection of Instagram posts, that she shared today, Amber also revealed that she "wasn't decided" on whether she would remain in Dubai for Christmas.
In the video she explained that she has a huge family but would only be able to spend the day with one household.
She also wrote: "It's so sad I haven't seen my grandma for like the whole of this year. The most I've done it waved at her from a window."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Amber and Kaz are just two of a host of influencers that have jetted out to Dubai to sip on cocktails and share videos from the side of a pool.
Other stars that were recently in Dubai included Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, Ferne McCann, Eve and Jess Gale as well as Maura Higgins and her new boyfriend Chris Taylor.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Brussels asks EU members to drop bans on travel to UK

The European Commission has asked EU member states to drop bans on travel to the UK .
Brussels called for co-ordinated action by the EU 's 27 states in relation to the UK 's coronavirus variant .
The Commission recommended all non-essential travel to and from the UK be 'discouraged ' and essential travel and transit of passengers should be `` facilitated . ''
European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said : `` Given the current uncertainties and in light of the precautionary principle , member states should take co-ordinated action to discourage non-essential travel between the UK and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , blanket travel bans should not prevent thousands of EU and UK citizens from returning to their homes .
`` While precautions are needed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus variant , with today 's recommendation , we therefore ensure that the restrictions are co-ordinated and provide for the necessary exemptions for citizens and residents returning home and other essential travellers . ''
EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean said : `` Within the EU , it is crucial that transport workers are exempted from any restrictive measures , as quarantine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are ongoing in an effort to resume trade flows across the Channel .
More than 1,500 lorries are backed up in Kent , unable to make the crossing to France , with drivers having spent a second night sleeping in their cabs .
Home Secretary Priti Patel said the Government is `` speaking constantly '' with France to achieve a resolution `` in both our interests '' to get freight moving again .
But she defended the Government 's handling of the pandemic , insisting ministers had been `` ahead of the curve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40 countries have banned flights from the UK due to a mutant variant of coronavirus spreading through the country , but it is the French decision to also ban hauliers which has caused the greatest concern .

The European Commission has asked EU member states to drop bans on travel to the UK.
Brussels called for co-ordinated action by the EU's 27 states in relation to the UK's coronavirus variant.
The Commission recommended all non-essential travel to and from the UK be 'discouraged' and essential travel and transit of passengers should be "facilitated."
European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said: "Given the current uncertainties and in light of the precautionary principle, member states should take co-ordinated action to discourage non-essential travel between the UK and the EU.
"At the same time, blanket travel bans should not prevent thousands of EU and UK citizens from returning to their homes.
"While precautions are needed to contain the spread of the new coronavirus variant, with today's recommendation, we therefore ensure that the restrictions are co-ordinated and provide for the necessary exemptions for citizens and residents returning home and other essential travellers."
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EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean said: "Within the EU, it is crucial that transport workers are exempted from any restrictive measures, as quarantine and testing."
Crisis talks with France are ongoing in an effort to resume trade flows across the Channel.
More than 1,500 lorries are backed up in Kent, unable to make the crossing to France, with drivers having spent a second night sleeping in their cabs.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said the Government is "speaking constantly" with France to achieve a resolution "in both our interests" to get freight moving again.
But she defended the Government's handling of the pandemic, insisting ministers had been "ahead of the curve" in tackling coronavirus.
More than 40 countries have banned flights from the UK due to a mutant variant of coronavirus spreading through the country, but it is the French decision to also ban hauliers which has caused the greatest concern.


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--McDonald's customer offers to pay for stranger's meal – but instantly regrets it

A woman at a McDonald 's drive-thru who decided she wanted to pay a random act of kindness forward instantly regretted it .
Vinisha , who is known as @ vivalavinisha on TikTok , had plans to pay for the customer behind 's order .
But when she found out how much their order came to , she was stunned , reports Daily Star .
The video which has been viewed more than 90,000 times on the social media platform had viewers in hysterics at her reaction to the price of the meal .
The clip sees Vinisha telling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay for the person behind me , if possible . ''
The worker responds by telling her that the person behind had ordered $ 31.45 worth of food ( £23.40 ) .
Vinisha 's voice falters , as she 's clearly taken aback by how much the order came to .
But she continues : `` Debit please ? ''
Once she 's driven off , she tells the camera : `` So I paid for the person behind me .
I didn ’ t expect it to be $ 30 but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kindness for the day .
I encourage you all to do it . ''
Since being posted , Vinisha 's video has been flooded with comments from viewers who found her reaction to the price hilarious .
One said : `` Your voice after hearing the total '' adding a laughing emoji .
Another added : `` After hearing the bill you questioned your decision . ''
Vinisha replied : `` Haha honestly , but I was n't going back on my decision ! ''
Others suggested she offer to pay for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What was your last random act of kindness ?
Let us know in the comments .
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Kind-hearted McDonald's customer pays for stranger's meal – but instantly regrets it
Kind-hearted McDonald's customer pays for stranger's meal – but instantly regrets it
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Vinisha took to TikTok to share her random act of kindness at McDonald's - but users were too busy laughing at her reaction of the cost of the customer's meal
McDonald's customer offers to pay for stranger's meal – but instantly regrets it
A woman at a McDonald's drive-thru who decided she wanted to pay a random act of kindness forward instantly regretted it.
Vinisha, who is known as @vivalavinisha on TikTok, had plans to pay for the customer behind's order.
But when she found out how much their order came to, she was stunned, reports Daily Star.
The video which has been viewed more than 90,000 times on the social media platform had viewers in hysterics at her reaction to the price of the meal.
The clip sees Vinisha telling the cashier: "I’d like to pay for the person behind me, if possible."
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The worker responds by telling her that the person behind had ordered $31.45 worth of food (£23.40).
Vinisha's voice falters, as she's clearly taken aback by how much the order came to.
But she continues: "Debit please?"
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Once she's driven off, she tells the camera: "So I paid for the person behind me. I didn’t expect it to be $30 but that’s my random act of kindness for the day. I encourage you all to do it."
Since being posted, Vinisha's video has been flooded with comments from viewers who found her reaction to the price hilarious.
One said: "Your voice after hearing the total" adding a laughing emoji.
Another added: "After hearing the bill you questioned your decision."
Vinisha replied: "Haha honestly, but I wasn't going back on my decision!"
Others suggested she offer to pay for a homeless person's meal next time.
What was your last random act of kindness? Let us know in the comments.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Two men and two teens guilty of murdering pair, 17, in 'ferocious' party ambush

Two young men and two teenage boys have been convicted of murdering a pair of 17-year-olds in an `` ferocious '' ambush at a birthday party .
Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice were stabbed to death at a house in the Emerson Valley area of Milton Keynes on October 19 last year .
Two others were stabbed and left with serious but non-life-threatening injuries .
Charlie Chandler , 22 , Clayton Barker , 20 , a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old denied both murders and two counts of wounding with intent .
However , jurors at Luton Crown Court convicted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ males will be joined at sentencing by a fifth defendant , 23-year-old Earl Bevans , who admitted two counts of murder and both counts of wounding at the start of the trial .
Before the verdicts were delivered , Mr Justice Spencer reminded those in the court to maintain the dignity of the proceedings .
He said : `` It is very important that when the jury returns its verdicts those are met with silence .
There must be no emotional displays . ''
During the six-week trial , jurors heard the defendants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the B3 gang in West Bletchley , named after the MK3 postcode , and had planned the attack after receiving a tip-off that members of the rival M4 gang were at the party .
Prosecutor Charlotte Newell QC said the group stormed into the rear of the house in Archford Croft shortly after midnight , armed and with their faces covered .
She said : `` The male party-goers were targeted and the attack upon them was immediate and ferocious .
`` They had little or no time to react and little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Within seconds of the arrival of the defendants ' group , one young man was dead , two had been sliced with a knife or knives , causing serious , but mercifully not fatal , injuries and a fourth was running for his life . ''
Ben was stabbed six times in the living room of the three-bedroom house , and Dom was subjected to a `` frenzied '' attack after he ran from the property , the prosecutor said .
Jurors were shown pictures of the living room where Ben had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a `` blood bath '' and a `` scene of carnage '' .
Dom was chased down and `` hacked '' , jurors were told , suffering 47 injuries and dying in hospital three hours later .
Miss Newell said : `` He appeared to have been a particular focus of the defendants ' attention and he did not get away .
`` Having run from the house he circled back into the street pursued by two of the defendants , where he slipped , thereby allowing the attackers to gain ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sliced and stabbed as he lay on the ground . ''
On top of the animosity between the two gangs , Miss Newell suggested an incident where the 17-year-old defendant was assaulted , stripped and taunted in woodland at the age of 14 may have been a `` catalyst '' for the attack .
The teenager later named Dom as one of the perpetrators , the court heard , in an incident that was recorded and widely shared on social media .
Bevans , of no fixed address , Chandler and Barker , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the two unnamed teenagers will return to Luton Crown Court for sentencing next year .

Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice were stabbed to death at a house in the Emerson Valley area of Milton Keynes on October 19 last year, with Charlie Chandler, Clayton Barker and two others now convicted of their murders
Two men and two teens guilty of murdering pair, 17, in 'ferocious' birthday party ambush
Two young men and two teenage boys have been convicted of murdering a pair of 17-year-olds in an "ferocious" ambush at a birthday party.
Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice were stabbed to death at a house in the Emerson Valley area of Milton Keynes on October 19 last year.
Two others were stabbed and left with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Charlie Chandler, 22, Clayton Barker, 20, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old denied both murders and two counts of wounding with intent.
However, jurors at Luton Crown Court convicted the four defendants on Tuesday.
The four males will be joined at sentencing by a fifth defendant, 23-year-old Earl Bevans, who admitted two counts of murder and both counts of wounding at the start of the trial.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
Before the verdicts were delivered, Mr Justice Spencer reminded those in the court to maintain the dignity of the proceedings.
He said: "It is very important that when the jury returns its verdicts those are met with silence. There must be no emotional displays."
During the six-week trial, jurors heard the defendants were either members or associated with members of the B3 gang in West Bletchley, named after the MK3 postcode, and had planned the attack after receiving a tip-off that members of the rival M4 gang were at the party.
Prosecutor Charlotte Newell QC said the group stormed into the rear of the house in Archford Croft shortly after midnight, armed and with their faces covered.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: PA) PA)
She said: "The male party-goers were targeted and the attack upon them was immediate and ferocious.
"They had little or no time to react and little or no chance of protecting themselves.
"Within seconds of the arrival of the defendants' group, one young man was dead, two had been sliced with a knife or knives, causing serious, but mercifully not fatal, injuries and a fourth was running for his life."
Ben was stabbed six times in the living room of the three-bedroom house, and Dom was subjected to a "frenzied" attack after he ran from the property, the prosecutor said.
Jurors were shown pictures of the living room where Ben had been stabbed and declared dead, described as a "blood bath" and a "scene of carnage".
A post-mortem examination showed Ben had suffered injuries including a 20cm deep wound damaging his heart.
Image: Thames Valley Police) Thames Valley Police)
Dom was chased down and "hacked", jurors were told, suffering 47 injuries and dying in hospital three hours later.
Miss Newell said: "He appeared to have been a particular focus of the defendants' attention and he did not get away.
"Having run from the house he circled back into the street pursued by two of the defendants, where he slipped, thereby allowing the attackers to gain ground upon him.
"He was repeatedly sliced and stabbed as he lay on the ground."
On top of the animosity between the two gangs, Miss Newell suggested an incident where the 17-year-old defendant was assaulted, stripped and taunted in woodland at the age of 14 may have been a "catalyst" for the attack.
The teenager later named Dom as one of the perpetrators, the court heard, in an incident that was recorded and widely shared on social media.
Bevans, of no fixed address, Chandler and Barker, both of Bletchley, Milton Keynes, and the two unnamed teenagers will return to Luton Crown Court for sentencing next year.


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Premier League introduce new Covid measures for Tier 4 clubs

The Premier League has introduced new Covid-19 measures for clubs within Tier 4 boundaries amid a worrying rise in cases across London and the south east .
A new strain of the virus has seen millions of people plunged into a fresh lockdown , with the Premier League 's six London clubs each in Tier 4 areas .
Now , those sides will test players twice a week - or every 72 hours - in what has been labelled 'an additional precaution ' , report the Daily Mail .
The move is set to be rolled out across all 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fears the new variant of the virus could become widespread in other areas of the country .
Several clubs have succumbed to outbreaks of the virus in recent weeks , with Premier League Newcastle , Championship Millwall and League One Ipswich , Peterborough and Sunderland all seeing matches called off as players and staff have been required to self-isolate .
Ipswich 's next two league games have been postponed after manager Paul Lambert and five members of the playing staff tested positive for what has now been identified as the new strain of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has called on the EFL to introduce a 'football circuit breaker ' in order to postpone all matches and get squads back up to full health .
“ I know the EFL are looking at bringing in extra measures , with maybe more testing for example , '' he told the East Anglian Daily Times .
`` I have always supported routine testing to secure a return to playing programme .
`` Personally , with so many clubs affected by this presently and this new strain development , football may benefit from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to playing securely .
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Players at Premier League clubs within Tier 4 areas will now be subject to testing ever 72 hours as cases continue to rise amid a new strain of coronavirus in London and the south east
The Premier League has introduced new Covid-19 measures for clubs within Tier 4 boundaries amid a worrying rise in cases across London and the south east.
A new strain of the virus has seen millions of people plunged into a fresh lockdown, with the Premier League's six London clubs each in Tier 4 areas.
Now, those sides will test players twice a week - or every 72 hours - in what has been labelled 'an additional precaution', report the Daily Mail.
The move is set to be rolled out across all 20 top-flight sides following the Christmas period amid fears the new variant of the virus could become widespread in other areas of the country.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Several clubs have succumbed to outbreaks of the virus in recent weeks, with Premier League Newcastle, Championship Millwall and League One Ipswich, Peterborough and Sunderland all seeing matches called off as players and staff have been required to self-isolate.
Ipswich's next two league games have been postponed after manager Paul Lambert and five members of the playing staff tested positive for what has now been identified as the new strain of the virus.
Club physio Matt Byard has called on the EFL to introduce a 'football circuit breaker' in order to postpone all matches and get squads back up to full health.
“I know the EFL are looking at bringing in extra measures, with maybe more testing for example," he told the East Anglian Daily Times.
"I have always supported routine testing to secure a return to playing programme.
"Personally, with so many clubs affected by this presently and this new strain development, football may benefit from a ‘circuit breaker’ before a return to playing securely.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Origi's social media activity fuels growing talk of Liverpool swap deal

Divock Origi could be used in a January swap deal that sees Liverpool boost their defensive ranks , according to sources in both the UK and Germany .
The Reds forward has made just eight fleeting appearances for the club this season , with just two of those coming in the Premier League and amounting to a mere seven minutes on the pitch .
The 25-year-old has seen his opportunities limited by the 2020 signings of both Takumi Minamino and Diogo Jota , with both seen as players who are more suited to Jurgen Klopp 's style of play , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with nine goals in 17 appearances in all competitions .
Origi has been expected to leave Anfield several times before , only to stay and play hugely important roles in the club 's recent successes .
The part he played in the Champions League win in 2019 has passed into Liverpool folklore , but this time around things do a look a little different when it comes to his future at the club , and with Liverpool short on defensive cover due to injuries , the possibility of a swap deal for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last weekend The Telegraph reported that Schalke would be interested in signing Origi in a swap deal for their 20-year-old Turkish centre-back Ozan Kabak , who has been linked to the Reds throughout 2020 .
Those claims have now been repeated by Sky Germany as rumours around Kabak 's future grow , with Liverpool said to be interested in adding another option at the back during their injury-hit season .
On Monday night it was noted that Origi had opted to purge his Twitter account of all of his tweets and any mention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just reading 'Professional footballer . '
The Belgian could have done this for a variety of reasons of course , but some fans have suggested it could be because his Liverpool career is at an end .
With Schalke said to be open to a deal amid financial issues , it could be that both clubs decide a swap is the best option .
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The Liverpool forward has played for just seven minutes in the Premier League this season, and he could be on the move from Anfield in the new year
Divock Origi could be used in a January swap deal that sees Liverpool boost their defensive ranks, according to sources in both the UK and Germany.
The Reds forward has made just eight fleeting appearances for the club this season, with just two of those coming in the Premier League and amounting to a mere seven minutes on the pitch.
The 25-year-old has seen his opportunities limited by the 2020 signings of both Takumi Minamino and Diogo Jota, with both seen as players who are more suited to Jurgen Klopp's style of play, and Jota slotting in seamlessly this season with nine goals in 17 appearances in all competitions.
Origi has been expected to leave Anfield several times before, only to stay and play hugely important roles in the club's recent successes.
The part he played in the Champions League win in 2019 has passed into Liverpool folklore, but this time around things do a look a little different when it comes to his future at the club, and with Liverpool short on defensive cover due to injuries, the possibility of a swap deal for a long-rumoured target has reared its head.
Last weekend The Telegraph reported that Schalke would be interested in signing Origi in a swap deal for their 20-year-old Turkish centre-back Ozan Kabak, who has been linked to the Reds throughout 2020.
Those claims have now been repeated by Sky Germany as rumours around Kabak's future grow, with Liverpool said to be interested in adding another option at the back during their injury-hit season.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
On Monday night it was noted that Origi had opted to purge his Twitter account of all of his tweets and any mention of Liverpool, with his bio now just reading 'Professional footballer.'
The Belgian could have done this for a variety of reasons of course, but some fans have suggested it could be because his Liverpool career is at an end.
With Schalke said to be open to a deal amid financial issues, it could be that both clubs decide a swap is the best option.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Royal Mail suspends deliveries to Europe as DHL stops parcel entry into the UK

Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to Europe , while DHL is no longer allowing some parcels into the UK .
It comes amid new transport restrictions and chaos at ports due to fears about a new strain of coronavirus in England .
Letters and postcards are unaffected , a DHL spokesman said .
A shortage of storage space means some senders will have their parcels and packages returned to sender .
France has closed its borders to UK freight , creating gridlock at Dover , with emergency meetings on the 48-hour ban set to take place today .
`` Regrettably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliveries of packages and letters containing goods to Britain and Ireland from now until further notice , '' DHL said , admitting it 's inundated with delivery requests .
`` Unfortunately , due to a lack of storage capacity , we have to return consignments with goods content and bulky goods to the senders , '' it added .
DHL said air freight and parcels within the UK would still be delivered .
Royal Mail has suspended mail services to mainland Europe according to a statement on its website .
Deliveries to Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a fast-moving situation and we are monitoring things on an hourly basis .
We are working to keep as many international mail services running as possible given the current restrictions around air , road , ferry and train movements from the UK , '' a statement said .
Items that are already in the system will be processed as normal and made ready for dispatch .
These items will be held securely until we are able to get them to their relevant destinations .
`` We 're additionally experiencing delays to Canada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited . ''
Josh Hardie , director-general of the CBI employers ' group , said `` no stone should be left unturned '' to find a solution to the problem .
`` Severe disruption at ports is the last thing Covid-struck and Brexit-weary businesses need .
`` Supermarkets are well-stocked for Christmas .
But across manufacturing , it 's essential that disruption is as short lived as possible , '' he said .

The moves, just days before Christmas and New Year, come amid new transport restrictions and chaos at UK ports due to fears of a new coronavirus variant in England
Royal Mail suspends deliveries to Europe as DHL stops accepting parcels into the UK
Royal Mail has suspended deliveries to Europe, while DHL is no longer allowing some parcels into the UK.
It comes amid new transport restrictions and chaos at ports due to fears about a new strain of coronavirus in England.
Letters and postcards are unaffected, a DHL spokesman said. A shortage of storage space means some senders will have their parcels and packages returned to sender.
France has closed its borders to UK freight, creating gridlock at Dover, with emergency meetings on the 48-hour ban set to take place today.
"Regrettably, we are forced to completely halt deliveries of packages and letters containing goods to Britain and Ireland from now until further notice," DHL said, admitting it's inundated with delivery requests.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Unfortunately, due to a lack of storage capacity, we have to return consignments with goods content and bulky goods to the senders," it added.
DHL said air freight and parcels within the UK would still be delivered.
Royal Mail has suspended mail services to mainland Europe according to a statement on its website. Deliveries to Ireland are unaffected it said.
"This is a fast-moving situation and we are monitoring things on an hourly basis. We are working to keep as many international mail services running as possible given the current restrictions around air, road, ferry and train movements from the UK," a statement said.
Items that are already in the system will be processed as normal and made ready for dispatch. These items will be held securely until we are able to get them to their relevant destinations.
"We're additionally experiencing delays to Canada and Turkey as air capacity is severely limited."
Josh Hardie, director-general of the CBI employers' group, said "no stone should be left unturned" to find a solution to the problem.
"Severe disruption at ports is the last thing Covid-struck and Brexit-weary businesses need.
"Supermarkets are well-stocked for Christmas. But across manufacturing, it's essential that disruption is as short lived as possible," he said.


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Holly Willoughby collapses on the floor laughing as she carol sings with Phil

Holly Willoughby could n't contain her laughter as she filmed a promo for January 's Dancing On Ice .
Appearing in a video for the show 's Twitter account with co-host Phillip Schofield , the two wrapped themselves in tinsel and had a crack at carol singing .
`` Is it that time of year again ? ''
she asks Phil .
`` It 's funny , is n't it ? ''
he replied , `` How quickly it comes around .
It 's time to murder another carol . ''
Holly joked that she 'd been warming up her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she added : `` I think the best thing to do is just go for it . ''
But she started to laugh as Phil 's phone went off , the crew behind the camera catching the giggles as well .
She composed herself and cleared her throat , joking : `` I 'm not a West End star like you but I can just pull those notes out of the bag . ''
Holly let out a few titters during their rendition of Ding Dong Merrily On High , but during a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in in and broke down laughing .
`` It was so s**t ! ''
Phil says , collapsing in laughter too .
`` It 's the worst we 've ever done , in all the years ! ''
The promo rounded off with a reminder that Dancing On Ice will kick off on January 17th 2021 .
Holly and Phil have wrapped up their This Morning presenting duties for 2020 , with Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford taking the reigns until they 're back .
But they 'll be back on our screens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ episode .
Meanwhile , Dancing On Ice is reported to be in trouble with the celebs not getting in enough practice .
The full line-up is looking to be one of the most star-studded yet , but reports claim it 's in crisis as the big names have n't had enough time to train .
A number of the celebs have reportedly had their time in the rink cut short as venues are hit by the pandemic .
A telly insider told The Sun : `` Covid is causing chaos with the Dancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have all been shut .
`` They are public venues and have n't been given permission to stay open for the show . ''

Holly Willoughby collapses on the floor as she hoots with laughter filming DOI promo with Phil
Holly Willoughby collapses on the floor as she hoots with laughter filming DOI promo with Phil
Holly Willoughby struggled to keep her balance filming a Dancing On Ice promo with Phillip Schofield, their carol singing forcing her into fits of giggles
Holly Willoughby collapses on floor laughing as she sings carols with Phillip Schofield
Holly Willoughby couldn't contain her laughter as she filmed a promo for January's Dancing On Ice.
Appearing in a video for the show's Twitter account with co-host Phillip Schofield, the two wrapped themselves in tinsel and had a crack at carol singing.
"Is it that time of year again?" she asks Phil.
"It's funny, isn't it?" he replied, "How quickly it comes around. It's time to murder another carol."
Holly joked that she'd been warming up her vocal chords throughout lockdown in anticipation, she added: "I think the best thing to do is just go for it."
But she started to laugh as Phil's phone went off, the crew behind the camera catching the giggles as well.
Image: ITV/Twitter) ITV/Twitter)
She composed herself and cleared her throat, joking: "I'm not a West End star like you but I can just pull those notes out of the bag."
Holly let out a few titters during their rendition of Ding Dong Merrily On High, but during a lengthy high note she couldn't keep in in and broke down laughing.
"It was so s**t!" Phil says, collapsing in laughter too.
"It's the worst we've ever done, in all the years!"
Image: ITV/Twitter) ITV/Twitter)
Image: ITV/Twitter) ITV/Twitter)
The promo rounded off with a reminder that Dancing On Ice will kick off on January 17th 2021.
Holly and Phil have wrapped up their This Morning presenting duties for 2020, with Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford taking the reigns until they're back.
But they'll be back on our screens on Christmas Day for a special pre-recorded episode.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: ITV) ITV)
Meanwhile, Dancing On Ice is reported to be in trouble with the celebs not getting in enough practice.
The full line-up is looking to be one of the most star-studded yet, but reports claim it's in crisis as the big names haven't had enough time to train.
A number of the celebs have reportedly had their time in the rink cut short as venues are hit by the pandemic.
A telly insider told The Sun : "Covid is causing chaos with the Dancing On Ice filming. The practice rinks have all been shut.
"They are public venues and haven't been given permission to stay open for the show."


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Ruth Langsford swoons over Eamonn in a suit as he dresses up for Zoom meetings

Ruth Langsford has been swooning over Eamonn Holmes looking sharp in a suit .
The TV presenter took to his Instagram account to share a picture of himself sitting at his desk looking all suited and booted .
And it went down well with Ruth , 60 , who left a kiss emoji in the comments section .
In the snap , Eamonn , 61 , donned a two piece grey suit with a red and blue paisley print tie as he smiled for the camera .
On the wall behind him was a giant poster of his beloved Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to go out .
`` All dressed up and nowhere to go ... .. '' Eamonn captioned the photo .
`` Official Zoom calls from my desk at Home .
`` Dress the part and you 'll feel the part is my motto .
Ruth was one of the first to comment on the picture , writing : `` Looking good kid ! ''
The couple have been together for over two decades and married in 2010 .
They are parents to an 18-year-old son called Jack , while Eamonn is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 29 , and Niall , 27 , from his first marriage .
Ruth and Eamonn recently stepped down as the Friday presenters on This Morning , but they will still host the ITV show during school holidays .
Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will replace them on Friday shows in the new year .

Ruth Langsford left a gushing comment on her husband Eamonn Holmes' Instagram photo in which he posed in a sharp grey suit
Ruth Langsford swoons over Eamonn Holmes in a suit as he dresses up for Zoom meetings
Ruth Langsford has been swooning over Eamonn Holmes looking sharp in a suit.
The TV presenter took to his Instagram account to share a picture of himself sitting at his desk looking all suited and booted.
And it went down well with Ruth, 60, who left a kiss emoji in the comments section.
In the snap, Eamonn, 61, donned a two piece grey suit with a red and blue paisley print tie as he smiled for the camera.
On the wall behind him was a giant poster of his beloved Manchester United as he complained about not being able to go out.
Image: eamonnholmes/Instagram) eamonnholmes/Instagram) Image: eamonnholmes/Instagram) eamonnholmes/Instagram)
"All dressed up and nowhere to go....." Eamonn captioned the photo.
"Official Zoom calls from my desk at Home.
"Dress the part and you'll feel the part is my motto.
"Have a good day everyone."
Ruth was one of the first to comment on the picture, writing: "Looking good kid!"
The couple have been together for over two decades and married in 2010.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
They are parents to an 18-year-old son called Jack, while Eamonn is also dad to Declan, 31, Rebecca, 29, and Niall, 27, from his first marriage.
Ruth and Eamonn recently stepped down as the Friday presenters on This Morning, but they will still host the ITV show during school holidays.
Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will replace them on Friday shows in the new year.


thedailymirror--2020-12-22--"Unhappy" Mo Salah sent Liverpool reminder after he opens door to Real Madrid

Mohamed Salah has been reminded of the 2018 Champions League final and the way Sergio Ramos treated him after opening the door to Real Madrid .
Salah refused to rule out a move to La Liga in a recent interview amid claims he is `` unhappy '' at Anfield and Liverpool are considering cashing in on him .
Salah casually played down the claims on social media , but has received a message from former Liverpool striker John Aldridge , who has told the Egyptian to cast his mind back to that fateful night in Ukraine .
The 28-year-old was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was injured on the half-hour mark following a tussle with Ramos .
The Real Madrid defender fell awkwardly on Salah 's arm , forcing the Egyptian to leave the pitch in tears with a shoulder problem .
Aldridge told the Liverpool Echo : `` Personally , I think after the experience of the Champions League final and the way Ramos treated him , I 'd have had a hatred for Real Madrid if it was me , after that incident .
`` It would n't appeal to me but I would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He added : `` We 're talking about one of the very best forwards in the world .
[ Sadio ] Mane , Salah - they 're always going to be linked with Real Madrid .
`` It 's up to Jurgen Klopp and what he wants .
You have to trust the manager to deal with such situations when they arise in the right way .
`` Players are so strong now , if they want to go then they 'll go .
End of story . ''
Salah recently opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Spanish publication AS that his future at Liverpool is in the Anfield club 's hands .
He said : `` Who knows what will happen .
But right now I am focused on winning the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool again . ''
When pressed to give a more extensive answer , he added : `` That 's a tough question , but right now I can say that everything is in the hands of the club .
`` Of course I want to break records here and , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but everything is in the hands of the club . ''
Since then his former international team-mate Mohamed Aboutrika has claimed Salah is unhappy at Liverpool and could leave .
`` I called Salah about his situation at Liverpool and he is upset , but that would never affect his performance on the field , '' Aboutrika told beIN Sports .
`` I know that Salah is not happy in Liverpool , he told me the reasons why he is not happy but they are secrets and I can not talk about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasons that made Salah angry was that he was not the captain against Midtjylland . ''
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Mohamed Salah refused to rule out a move to La Liga in a recent interview amid claims he is "unhappy" at Anfield and Liverpool are considering cashing in on him
"Unhappy" Mo Salah sent Liverpool reminder after he opens door to Real Madrid
Mohamed Salah has been reminded of the 2018 Champions League final and the way Sergio Ramos treated him after opening the door to Real Madrid.
Salah refused to rule out a move to La Liga in a recent interview amid claims he is "unhappy" at Anfield and Liverpool are considering cashing in on him.
Salah casually played down the claims on social media, but has received a message from former Liverpool striker John Aldridge, who has told the Egyptian to cast his mind back to that fateful night in Ukraine.
The 28-year-old was playing in his first Champions League final when he was injured on the half-hour mark following a tussle with Ramos.
The Real Madrid defender fell awkwardly on Salah's arm, forcing the Egyptian to leave the pitch in tears with a shoulder problem.
Image: Peter Powell/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Peter Powell/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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Aldridge told the Liverpool Echo: "Personally, I think after the experience of the Champions League final and the way Ramos treated him, I'd have had a hatred for Real Madrid if it was me, after that incident.
"It wouldn't appeal to me but I wouldn't want to leave Liverpool anyway."
He added: "We're talking about one of the very best forwards in the world. [Sadio] Mane, Salah - they're always going to be linked with Real Madrid.
"It's up to Jurgen Klopp and what he wants. You have to trust the manager to deal with such situations when they arise in the right way.
"Players are so strong now, if they want to go then they'll go. End of story."
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Salah recently opened the door to Real Madrid when he told Spanish publication AS that his future at Liverpool is in the Anfield club's hands.
He said: "Who knows what will happen. But right now I am focused on winning the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool again."
When pressed to give a more extensive answer, he added: "That's a tough question, but right now I can say that everything is in the hands of the club.
"Of course I want to break records here and, I repeat, all the club records, but everything is in the hands of the club."
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Since then his former international team-mate Mohamed Aboutrika has claimed Salah is unhappy at Liverpool and could leave.
"I called Salah about his situation at Liverpool and he is upset, but that would never affect his performance on the field," Aboutrika told beIN Sports.
"I know that Salah is not happy in Liverpool, he told me the reasons why he is not happy but they are secrets and I cannot talk about it in public. One of the reasons that made Salah angry was that he was not the captain against Midtjylland."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-22--Liverpool identify potential Salah replacement amid claims Egyptian is unhappy

Liverpool could turn to Aston Villa ’ s Jack Grealish , with Mohamed Salah ’ s future thrown into doubt .
Salah still has two-and-a-half years left on his Anfield contract , but refused to rule out a blockbuster transfer to Real Madrid or Barcelona in the future .
The Egyptian also admitted that he was unhappy with Jurgen Klopp ’ s decision to hand Trent Alexander-Arnold the captain ’ s armband over him in a recent Champions League clash .
With Jordan Henderson and James Milner both absent against FC Midtjylland , Salah had hoped to be named skipper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He told AS : `` Honestly , I was very disappointed .
I was hoping to be the captain , but it 's a coach 's decision .
I accept it . ''
Salah also told the Spanish paper : `` Who knows what will happen .
But right now I am focused on winning the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool again . ''
When pressed to give a more extensive answer , he added : `` That 's a tough question , but right now I can say that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club.
” His former international teammate and close friend Mohamed Aboutrika added to that by hinting there was a number of reasons he was “ unhappy ” .
`` I called Salah about his situation at Liverpool and he is upset , but that would never affect his performance on the field , '' Aboutrika told beIN Sports .
`` I know that Salah is not happy in Liverpool , he told me the reasons why he is not happy but they are secrets and I can not talk about it in public.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the players of the Premier League season so far , alongside England international Grealish .
And Mirror Sport understands the champions are set to register their interest with Villa for the midfielder in the upcoming window .
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Grealish already has five goals and six assists this season after penning a bumper new contract in September .
Manchester United are also long-term admirers , while Man City could also look at making a bid next month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the summer , but failed to meet the Midlands club ’ s £80million valuation .
That price-tag is likely to have increased even further after his stunning start to the Premier League campaign .
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Mohamed Salah has enjoyed a blistering start to the season, but has raised doubts about his future in a recent interview
Liverpool could turn to Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, with Mohamed Salah’s future thrown into doubt.
Salah still has two-and-a-half years left on his Anfield contract, but refused to rule out a blockbuster transfer to Real Madrid or Barcelona in the future.
The Egyptian also admitted that he was unhappy with Jurgen Klopp’s decision to hand Trent Alexander-Arnold the captain’s armband over him in a recent Champions League clash.
With Jordan Henderson and James Milner both absent against FC Midtjylland, Salah had hoped to be named skipper, only to be left disappointed.
He told AS: "Honestly, I was very disappointed. I was hoping to be the captain, but it's a coach's decision. I accept it."
Salah also told the Spanish paper: "Who knows what will happen. But right now I am focused on winning the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool again."
When pressed to give a more extensive answer, he added: "That's a tough question, but right now I can say that everything is in the hands of the club.”
His former international teammate and close friend Mohamed Aboutrika added to that by hinting there was a number of reasons he was “unhappy”.
Image: Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS) Ritzau Scanpix via REUTERS)
"I called Salah about his situation at Liverpool and he is upset, but that would never affect his performance on the field," Aboutrika told beIN Sports.
"I know that Salah is not happy in Liverpool, he told me the reasons why he is not happy but they are secrets and I cannot talk about it in public.”
The Reds forward has been one of the players of the Premier League season so far, alongside England international Grealish.
And Mirror Sport understands the champions are set to register their interest with Villa for the midfielder in the upcoming window.
How much is Jack Grealish worth in the current market? Have your say here.
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Grealish already has five goals and six assists this season after penning a bumper new contract in September.
Manchester United are also long-term admirers, while Man City could also look at making a bid next month.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pinpointed the Villa skipper in the summer, but failed to meet the Midlands club’s £80million valuation.
That price-tag is likely to have increased even further after his stunning start to the Premier League campaign.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-23--The Entertainer kicks off huge Boxing Day sale and same-day collection in-store

Toy chain The Entertainer is helping parents scrambling for last minute Christmas gifts ahead of December 25 .
Along with officially launching its huge end of year sale online ahead of Boxing Day , the retailer is also offering same-day in store collection until midday on Christmas Eve .
The chain is advising customers to check local store opening times online before heading out as some locations in Tier 4 areas will only be operating click and collect services .
Like many other high street chains , The Entertainer is rolling out Boxing Day sale price cuts early after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sale deals featured on www.thetoyshop.com are up to 80 % off popular toys and games .
Bargain-hunters will be able to make the most of hefty discounts on popular L.O.L Surprise , Barbie , Disney , Shopkins , Paw Patrol and Hot Wheels toy items .
Highlights include 75 % off the Owleez Flying Baby Owl Interactive Toy , now £14.99 and 50 % off this Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Helicopter now £19.99 .
Most stores in tier 4 areas in London and the South East are now open for click and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Romford Mercury , Bromley Upper Mall and Stevenage Entertainer stores are now closed .
Shoppers can check full details for their local store online .

The Entertainer toy retailer is helping out last minute Christmas shoppers by starting sale discounts early and offering same-day in-store collection until Christmas Eve
The Entertainer kicks off 80% off Boxing Day toy sale and same-day store collection
Toy chain The Entertainer is helping parents scrambling for last minute Christmas gifts ahead of December 25.
Along with officially launching its huge end of year sale online ahead of Boxing Day, the retailer is also offering same-day in store collection until midday on Christmas Eve.
The chain is advising customers to check local store opening times online before heading out as some locations in Tier 4 areas will only be operating click and collect services.
Like many other high street chains, The Entertainer is rolling out Boxing Day sale price cuts early after the government's announcement regarding restrictions last weekend. Sale deals featured on www.thetoyshop.com are up to 80% off popular toys and games.
Bargain-hunters will be able to make the most of hefty discounts on popular L.O.L Surprise, Barbie, Disney, Shopkins, Paw Patrol and Hot Wheels toy items.
Highlights include 75% off the Owleez Flying Baby Owl Interactive Toy, now £14.99 and 50% off this Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Helicopter now £19.99.
The Entertainer Christmas 2020 opening times
Most stores in tier 4 areas in London and the South East are now open for click and collect only at these times:
Monday 21st 9am-5pm
Tuesday 22nd 9am-5pm
Wednesday 23rd 9am-5pm
Thursday 24th 9am – 5pm
The Romford Mercury, Bromley Upper Mall and Stevenage Entertainer stores are now closed. Shoppers can check full details for their local store online.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Petr Cech sends extensive message to Arsenal board about Mikel Arteta

Chelsea legend Petr Cech believes Mikel Arteta can turn things around at Arsenal and has urged the board to back the Spaniard .
Arsenal manager Arteta is under increasing pressure in north London with results continuing to go against his side .
The Gunners have the second-worst form in the Premier League since game week five and were beaten in the Carabao Cup quarter-final last time out .
Cech , who played alongside Arteta at Arsenal , is well aware that the Gunners are performing well below the standards expected of them .
But he is equally sure that Arteta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told talkSPORT : `` It 's hard for any manager when results do n't go your way and then you try to change the way the team play or the philosophy of the football .
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`` When you start to change a little bit it needs time .
As well to implement that faster you have to have everybody believe in it , you need some results as well .
`` As soon as you are on the football pitch knowing you 've won three on the bounce you do n't worry less about what 's going to happen you just worry about your game , you just go on and suddenly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works ' .
`` It 's a lot about confidence .
At the moment when you hit the wall this is the moment when you need everybody to pull in the same direction and help you out .
`` This is the hardest part in football because it 's easy to suddenly say this is not working and do something else but you ca n't do that all the time .
`` But of course in modern football it 's the results that count and at the end of the day you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the way you do it . ''
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is under increasing pressure in north London with results continuing to go against his side, but Petr Cech believes he can turn things around
Chelsea legend Petr Cech believes Mikel Arteta can turn things around at Arsenal and has urged the board to back the Spaniard.
Arsenal manager Arteta is under increasing pressure in north London with results continuing to go against his side.
The Gunners have the second-worst form in the Premier League since game week five and were beaten in the Carabao Cup quarter-final last time out.
Cech, who played alongside Arteta at Arsenal, is well aware that the Gunners are performing well below the standards expected of them.
But he is equally sure that Arteta can still turn things around.
He told talkSPORT: "It's hard for any manager when results don't go your way and then you try to change the way the team play or the philosophy of the football.
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"When you start to change a little bit it needs time. As well to implement that faster you have to have everybody believe in it, you need some results as well.
"As soon as you are on the football pitch knowing you've won three on the bounce you don't worry less about what's going to happen you just worry about your game, you just go on and suddenly you go 'Oh this works, that works'.
"It's a lot about confidence. At the moment when you hit the wall this is the moment when you need everybody to pull in the same direction and help you out.
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"This is the hardest part in football because it's easy to suddenly say this is not working and do something else but you can't do that all the time.
"But of course in modern football it's the results that count and at the end of the day you need to find your balance to have success and the way you do it."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Tesco Christmas 2020 opening and closing times for all stores in the UK

Whether you 've forgotten the Brussels sprouts or need a pint of milk for your tea , it 's best to check what time your nearest supermarket will be opening and closing over Christmas .
With new Tier 4 restrictions now in place across London and the South East , many retailers have been forced to close their stores .
But Tesco shoppers will be pleased to know that the supermarket will be open across the UK during the festive break , but hours will differ from store to store .
Tesco recently confirmed that 300 Superstores , Extras and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the Christmas period , with many other stores extending hours to be open from 5am .
Shoppers are advised to use the retailer 's store finder tool to find out specific timings of their closest branch .
Customers will be able to get everything they need , including roast dinner essentials , mince pies and more .
We 've included a full breakdown of Tesco 's festive opening hours below .
• Over 300 stores in the UK will be open 24 hours - check the online store finder to find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Extras , Superstores and Metro stores will be closed .
• stores are open as normal , but times may vary • stores are open as normal , but times may vary • stores are open as normal , but times may vary • stores are open as normal , but times may vary • stores are open as normal , but times may vary • stores are open as normal , but times may vary To find out your nearest Tesco branch , visit tesco.com/store-locator/uk .
The supermarket chain 's festive food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of products from its award-winning Free From range , as well as a selection of Christmassy chocolates and moreish , savoury snacks .
The range starts from as little as £1 , so you do n't need to worry about overspending .
Tesco , Britain 's biggest grocer , has issued a panic-buying warning ahead of the last minute Christmas rush .
The retailer has confirmed it has plenty of food for the festive season and has encouraged customers to `` shop as normal '' .
It came after shoppers were pictured scrambling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , following France 's decision to close borders .

If you need to grab any last-minute grocery bits for Christmas from Tesco, here's all you need to know about when your local branch will be open during the festive season
Tesco Christmas 2020 opening and closing times for all stores in the UK
Whether you've forgotten the Brussels sprouts or need a pint of milk for your tea, it's best to check what time your nearest supermarket will be opening and closing over Christmas.
With new Tier 4 restrictions now in place across London and the South East, many retailers have been forced to close their stores.
But Tesco shoppers will be pleased to know that the supermarket will be open across the UK during the festive break, but hours will differ from store to store.
Tesco recently confirmed that 300 Superstores, Extras and Metro stores will be open 24 hours over the Christmas period, with many other stores extending hours to be open from 5am.
Shoppers are advised to use the retailer's store finder tool to find out specific timings of their closest branch.
Customers will be able to get everything they need, including roast dinner essentials, mince pies and more. We've included a full breakdown of Tesco's festive opening hours below.
Tesco Christmas 2020 opening times:
Thursday, December 24
Over 300 stores in the UK will be open 24 hours - check the online store finder to find out details of your nearest.
Friday, December 25
All Extras, Superstores and Metro stores will be closed.
Saturday, December 26
stores are open as normal, but times may vary
Sunday, December 27
stores are open as normal, but times may vary
Monday, December 28
stores are open as normal, but times may vary
Tuesday, December 29
stores are open as normal, but times may vary
Wednesday, December 30
stores are open as normal, but times may vary
Thursday, December 31
stores are open as normal, but times may vary
To find out your nearest Tesco branch, visit tesco.com/store-locator/uk.
How to get £10 off your online shop during the festive season If you're planning to do some online shopping during the festive season or in the January sales, you can bag a £10 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The money-saving cashback site is giving all new members a one-off £10 bonus when they spend £20 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories including fashion, tech and beauty. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback and make your purchases by 23:59pm on 31st January, 2021. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £10 bonus, which you can then transfer into your bank or Paypal account or redeem as vouchers. How to claim? Join Topcashback.co.uk for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer featured on the TopCashback website and click the 'get cashback' button to head to the retailer's site. Shop as normal on the retailer website, ensuring you spend a minimum of £20 to be eligible. TopCashback will then track your purchase and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. You can browse the full list by heading to Topcashback.co.uk. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
The supermarket chain's festive food range for 2020 includes an impressive lineup of products from its award-winning Free From range, as well as a selection of Christmassy chocolates and moreish, savoury snacks.
The range starts from as little as £1, so you don't need to worry about overspending.
Tesco, Britain's biggest grocer, has issued a panic-buying warning ahead of the last minute Christmas rush.
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The retailer has confirmed it has plenty of food for the festive season and has encouraged customers to "shop as normal".
It came after shoppers were pictured scrambling to pick up items at 5am on Monday, following France's decision to close borders.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Sainsbury's Christmas opening and closing times for stores across the UK

The majority of supermarkets are extending their opening hours in the lead up to Christmas , including Sainsbury 's .
When it comes to doing our Christmas food shopping , there 's almost always something we forget to buy , but luckily shoppers will still be able to get those last minute essentials .
Sainsbury ’ s is among the essential UK retailers staying open for longer in the run-up to the big day , with other major supermarket chains like Asda and Aldi also doing the same .
The chain is extending its opening hours from 6am until midnight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its stores from the 21st to 23rd December .
Despite many areas across the UK now under strict Tier 4 lockdown rules , following the government 's announcement last weekend .
On Christmas Eve , most Sainsbury ’ s stores will be open from 6am to 7pm to give customers more time to shop safely .
Shoppers can check specific details of their nearest branch by visiting stores.sainsburys.co.uk .
See below for a full breakdown of Sainsbury 's festive store hours .
• December 23rd - most stores will be open from 6am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most stores will be open between 6am and 7pm .
• December 26th - most stores will be open between 10am and 5pm .
• December 27th - stores are open as normal , but times may vary • December 28th - most stores will be open from 8am-8pm • December 29th - most stores will be open from 7am-9pm • December 30th - most stores will be open from 7am-9pm • December 31st - most stores will be open from 7am-7pm Wondering if you can still get a Christmas delivery slot ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a festive slot from Tesco , Asda , Iceland and more .
But if you are really stuck Uber Eats has announce emergency turkeys are available for delivery until Christmas eve .
If you are in Tier 4 we also have a breakdown of all the guidelines for click and collect and shopping rules under the restrictions .

If you need to pop into your local Sainsbury's supermarket over the Christmas break, here are the opening time details you need to know about, including if it will be open on Boxing Day
Sainsbury's Christmas 2020 opening and closing times for stores across the UK
The majority of supermarkets are extending their opening hours in the lead up to Christmas, including Sainsbury's.
When it comes to doing our Christmas food shopping, there's almost always something we forget to buy, but luckily shoppers will still be able to get those last minute essentials.
Sainsbury’s is among the essential UK retailers staying open for longer in the run-up to the big day, with other major supermarket chains like Asda and Aldi also doing the same.
The chain is extending its opening hours from 6am until midnight in “the vast majority” of its stores from the 21st to 23rd December. Despite many areas across the UK now under strict Tier 4 lockdown rules, following the government's announcement last weekend.
On Christmas Eve, most Sainsbury’s stores will be open from 6am to 7pm to give customers more time to shop safely. Shoppers can check specific details of their nearest branch by visiting stores.sainsburys.co.uk.
See below for a full breakdown of Sainsbury's festive store hours.
Sainsbury's festive opening times for 2020
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December 23rd - most stores will be open from 6am until midnight.
- most stores will be open from 6am until midnight. December 24th - most stores will be open between 6am and 7pm.
- most stores will be open between 6am and 7pm. December 25th - CLOSED
- CLOSED December 26th - most stores will be open between 10am and 5pm.
- most stores will be open between 10am and 5pm. December 27th - stores are open as normal, but times may vary
- stores are open as normal, but times may vary December 28th - most stores will be open from 8am-8pm
- most stores will be open from 8am-8pm December 29th - most stores will be open from 7am-9pm
most stores will be open from 7am-9pm December 30th - most stores will be open from 7am-9pm
- most stores will be open from 7am-9pm December 31st - most stores will be open from 7am-7pm
How to get £10 off your online shop during the festive season If you're planning to do some online shopping during the festive season or in the January sales, you can bag a £10 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The money-saving cashback site is giving all new members a one-off £10 bonus when they spend £20 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories including fashion, tech and beauty. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback and make your purchases by 23:59pm on 31st January, 2021. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £10 bonus, which you can then transfer into your bank or Paypal account or redeem as vouchers. How to claim? Join Topcashback.co.uk for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer featured on the TopCashback website and click the 'get cashback' button to head to the retailer's site. Shop as normal on the retailer website, ensuring you spend a minimum of £20 to be eligible. TopCashback will then track your purchase and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. You can browse the full list by heading to Topcashback.co.uk. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
Wondering if you can still get a Christmas delivery slot? We've got the lowdown on booking a festive slot from Tesco, Asda, Iceland and more. But if you are really stuck Uber Eats has announce emergency turkeys are available for delivery until Christmas eve.
If you are in Tier 4 we also have a breakdown of all the guidelines for click and collect and shopping rules under the restrictions.


thedailymirror--2020-12-23--Aldi Christmas opening hours including on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day

The majority of Aldi stores will be open extended hours in the days leading up to Christmas Day .
As Aldi is an essential retailer it remains open throughout the festive period , even in London and the South East where Tier 4 restrictions have come into effect .
But all stores across the UK will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day .
Aldi is one of the retailers extending its trading times in the run-up to the big day .
It 's best to plan your Christmas grocery shopping trip carefully to avoid missing out on final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advised to check timings of their local store online .
Below are the times you need to know about .
• December 27 - most stores are open from 10am-6pm • December 28-30 - most stores are open from 8am-8pm • December 31 - most stores are open from 8am-6pm Just in time for Christmas , Aldi has launched a luxury chocolate box that 's bound to make anyone smile this festive season .
The Specially Selected Exquisite Artisan Collection chocolate box is priced at just £14.99 and comes packed with an array @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks similar to Hotel Chocolat 's Classic Christmas Luxe chocolate box , which will set you back a whopping £35.99 .
Meaning you 'll save £21 if you go for Aldi 's version .
Aldi also has some scrumptious sounding Loaded Pigs in Blankets ( £2.99 , 370g ) .
Made with deliciously juicy British pork , and topped with cheese - crispy , oozy and moreish .
These are already in Aldi stores now - so what are you waiting for ?
Aldi chef Neil Rankin has also shared how to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research shows two-thirds of Brits don ’ t feel confident cooking Christmas dinner .
Timing mistakes , undercooked meat and burnt veg topped the list of fears in the report by Aldi .
To check opening hours for all major UK supermarkets , take a look at our handy guide here .

Christmas is days away and shoppers wanting to get those last-minute food bits can check what time Aldi stores will be open across the UK in our guide
The majority of Aldi stores will be open extended hours in the days leading up to Christmas Day.
As Aldi is an essential retailer it remains open throughout the festive period, even in London and the South East where Tier 4 restrictions have come into effect.
But all stores across the UK will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Aldi is one of the retailers extending its trading times in the run-up to the big day.
It's best to plan your Christmas grocery shopping trip carefully to avoid missing out on final preparations and essentials.
Aldi customers are advised to check timings of their local store online. Below are the times you need to know about.
Aldi Christmas opening hours
December 23 - 07:00-23:00
- 07:00-23:00 Christmas Eve - 07:00-18:00
- 07:00-18:00 Christmas Day - CLOSED
- CLOSED Boxing Day - CLOSED
- CLOSED December 27 - most stores are open from 10am-6pm
- most stores are open from 10am-6pm December 28-30 - most stores are open from 8am-8pm
- most stores are open from 8am-8pm December 31 - most stores are open from 8am-6pm
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Just in time for Christmas, Aldi has launched a luxury chocolate box that's bound to make anyone smile this festive season.
The Specially Selected Exquisite Artisan Collection chocolate box is priced at just £14.99 and comes packed with an array of delicious treats.
The stunning selection looks similar to Hotel Chocolat's Classic Christmas Luxe chocolate box, which will set you back a whopping £35.99. Meaning you'll save £21 if you go for Aldi's version.
Aldi also has some scrumptious sounding Loaded Pigs in Blankets (£2.99, 370g). Made with deliciously juicy British pork, and topped with cheese - crispy, oozy and moreish. These are already in Aldi stores now - so what are you waiting for?
Aldi chef Neil Rankin has also shared how to make ultimate roast turkey and roast potatoes as research shows two-thirds of Brits don’t feel confident cooking Christmas dinner.
Timing mistakes, undercooked meat and burnt veg topped the list of fears in the report by Aldi.
How to get £10 off your online shop during the festive season If you're planning to do some online shopping during the festive season or in the January sales, you can bag a £10 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The money-saving cashback site is giving all new members a one-off £10 bonus when they spend £20 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories including fashion, tech and beauty. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback and make your purchases by 23:59pm on 31st January, 2021. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £10 bonus, which you can then transfer into your bank or Paypal account or redeem as vouchers. How to claim? Join Topcashback.co.uk for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer featured on the TopCashback website and click the 'get cashback' button to head to the retailer's site. Shop as normal on the retailer website, ensuring you spend a minimum of £20 to be eligible. TopCashback will then track your purchase and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. You can browse the full list by heading to Topcashback.co.uk. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
To check opening hours for all major UK supermarkets, take a look at our handy guide here.