thedailymirror--2020-09-11--Demi Lovato reflects on having 'suicidal thoughts and depression' from young age

Demi Lovato has spoken out about her struggles with `` suicidal thoughts and depression '' and has urged anyone suffering to seek help on World Suicide Prevention Day .
The 28-year-old singer has dealt with mental health problems since a young age and has described herself as `` living proof that you never have to give in to those thoughts '' .
She has teamed up with DJ Marshmello to release the song OK Not To Be OK and shared a list of resources for any fans struggling with their mental health .
Speaking out , Demi said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since a young age I 've dealt with suicidal thoughts and depression .
`` I 've been very vocal in raising the awareness of mental health because it is possible to see the light when you start the work on yourself . ''
Demi continued : `` I 'm living proof that you never have to give in to those thoughts .
`` I 've had many days where I 've struggled but please let this song be an anthem to anyone who needs it right now .
You can get through whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The former Disney Channel star suffered a near-fatal drug overdose in July 2018 , and she shared support for suicide prevention charity Hope For The Day .
Demi added : `` My hope is that you 'll read these slides and share them with your friends and family .
`` Take care of yourself , and listen to your loved ones .
Remember , It 's Ok Not To Be Ok. '' The music video for OK Not To Be OK features Grammy nominee Lovato in a child 's bedroom before looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The lyrics urge those struggling not to give up .
* Samaritans ( 116 123 ) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If you prefer to write down how you ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org

DEMI LOVATO TALKS ABOUT HER EATING DISORDER ON THE ELLEN SHOW
DEMI LOVATO TALKS ABOUT HER EATING DISORDER ON THE ELLEN SHOW
Pop star Demi Lovato has spoken out on World Suicide Prevention Day to share her battle with mental health issues that have dogged her for much of her life
Demi Lovato reflects on having 'suicidal thoughts and depression' from young age
Demi Lovato has spoken out about her struggles with "suicidal thoughts and depression" and has urged anyone suffering to seek help on World Suicide Prevention Day.
The 28-year-old singer has dealt with mental health problems since a young age and has described herself as "living proof that you never have to give in to those thoughts".
She has teamed up with DJ Marshmello to release the song OK Not To Be OK and shared a list of resources for any fans struggling with their mental health.
Speaking out, Demi said: "Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Since a young age I've dealt with suicidal thoughts and depression.
"I've been very vocal in raising the awareness of mental health because it is possible to see the light when you start the work on yourself."
Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Demi continued: "I'm living proof that you never have to give in to those thoughts.
"I've had many days where I've struggled but please let this song be an anthem to anyone who needs it right now. You can get through whatever it is you're going through."
The former Disney Channel star suffered a near-fatal drug overdose in July 2018, and she shared support for suicide prevention charity Hope For The Day.
Demi added: "My hope is that you'll read these slides and share them with your friends and family.
"Take care of yourself, and listen to your loved ones. Remember, It's Ok Not To Be Ok."
Image: ddlovato/Twitter) ddlovato/Twitter)
The music video for OK Not To Be OK features Grammy nominee Lovato in a child's bedroom before looking at her teenage self in the mirror.
The lyrics urge those struggling not to give up.
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-09-11--Mum who survived Covid-19 says virus may have given her glaucoma months later

A mum diagnosed with Covid-19 in March believes the virus may have given her glaucoma and is urging the medical community to take the long-lasting impact on patients ' health more seriously .
Diana Berrent , founder of Survivor Corps - a grassroots movement to help support virus survivors - thought she was rid of coronavirus months ago but has since experienced many worrying symptoms .
Last week she was diagnosed with the eye condition glaucoma , which sees the optic nerve become damaged and can cause loss of vision if not treated early .
Writing in the New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initially `` stunned '' to be one of the first in the US state to test positive for the virus - and is still feeling its effects .
Six months down the line , she still ca n't stay awake past 9pm due to fatigue and `` ca n't exercise at all '' , despite being fit and healthy before .
`` Shadows of my acute symptoms have returned in recent months , like waves , '' she wrote .
`` Severe nausea , deep inner ear pain and headaches come and go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am reaching into a shopping bag to pick out the symptom of the day . ''
Ms Berrent went on to describe the blurry vision she was experiencing as `` upsetting '' because she was a professional photographer before Covid and `` always took pride in my eyesight '' .
Immediately prior to catching the virus she had been given `` all clear marks '' in an eye test and admits her glaucoma diagnosis is yet to fully sink in .
The mum has also since been diagnosed with `` post-Covid IBS '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had no idea what was wrong '' .
`` The medical community is stumped , but they need to start taking 'long Covid ' seriously and acting , '' she continued .
Ms Berrent said one initial misconception was the virus was respiratory but findings now suggest it is `` ravaging every single organ system '' .
She believes patients like herself can help guide them to ensure researchers move `` at warp speed ... rather than gaslighting them with diagnoses of anxiety '' .
`` Covid is stealing away from these people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Diana Berrent, 46, has urged the medical community to use survivors as guinea pigs to ensure research into long-term effects moves at "warp speed" or risk people losing their prime years
Mum who survived Covid-19 says virus may have given her glaucoma months later
A mum diagnosed with Covid-19 in March believes the virus may have given her glaucoma and is urging the medical community to take the long-lasting impact on patients' health more seriously.
Diana Berrent, founder of Survivor Corps - a grassroots movement to help support virus survivors - thought she was rid of coronavirus months ago but has since experienced many worrying symptoms.
Last week she was diagnosed with the eye condition glaucoma, which sees the optic nerve become damaged and can cause loss of vision if not treated early.
Writing in the New York Post, the 46-year-old said she was initially "stunned" to be one of the first in the US state to test positive for the virus - and is still feeling its effects.
Image: Diana Berrent/AFP via Getty Imag) Diana Berrent/AFP via Getty Imag)
Six months down the line, she still can't stay awake past 9pm due to fatigue and "can't exercise at all", despite being fit and healthy before.
"Shadows of my acute symptoms have returned in recent months, like waves," she wrote.
"Severe nausea, deep inner ear pain and headaches come and go; each morning it feels like I am reaching into a shopping bag to pick out the symptom of the day."
Ms Berrent went on to describe the blurry vision she was experiencing as "upsetting" because she was a professional photographer before Covid and "always took pride in my eyesight".
Immediately prior to catching the virus she had been given "all clear marks" in an eye test and admits her glaucoma diagnosis is yet to fully sink in.
The mum has also since been diagnosed with "post-Covid IBS" which she interprets to mean "they had no idea what was wrong".
"The medical community is stumped, but they need to start taking 'long Covid' seriously and acting," she continued.
Ms Berrent said one initial misconception was the virus was respiratory but findings now suggest it is "ravaging every single organ system".
She believes patients like herself can help guide them to ensure researchers move "at warp speed...rather than gaslighting them with diagnoses of anxiety".
"Covid is stealing away from these people their prime years," she added.


thedailymirror--2020-09-11--Arsenal transfer chiefs respond to criticism amid super agent claims

Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has spoken out amid fears super agent Kia Joorabchian may be exerting too much influence over the club .
Joorabchian 's clients David Luiz , Cedric Soares and Willian have all moved to the Emirates Stadium in the past year - sparking accusations he is too close to the Gunners .
But Arsenal chief Venkatesham insists the club are not signing players based on who their agent is - claiming that would be a `` crazy strategy '' .
Willian became the latest player on Joorabchian 's books to join the Gunners when he arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this summer .
There have been suggestions the agent also became part of Gabriel Magalhaes ' transfer to Arsenal from Lille last month .
Philippe Coutinho is also one of Joorabchian 's clients , which has fuelled speculation linking the Barcelona midfielder with a move to the Emirates .
Joorabchian was pictured sitting alongside technical director Edu and former head of football Raul Sanllehi in Arsenal 's directors ’ box last season .
But Venkatesham , whose promotion from managing director to chief executive was announced by the club on Thursday , strongly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's agent was a deciding factor in the recruitment process .
`` I see , read and absorb a lot of what is being said about how we work with agents , '' he said .
`` We do n't select players based on the identity of their agent .
`` We select players based on the position we need to strengthen and the characteristics we are looking for in a player and if the player is out there who meets those characteristics .
`` Who the agent is comes out at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player is .
We are not signing players based on the identity of the agent .
That would be a crazy strategy . ''
Arsenal 's approach to recruitment did change over the summer , however , as former head of football Raul Sanllehi departed - along with a number of scouts who had been employed by the club for some time .
Those exits were not part of the decision to make redundancies - with 55 people losing their jobs - but instead an overhaul of the model that had previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the change , Edu replied : `` It is simple for me .
`` With my position here I want to put in place one clear process how we are going to sign , who gets the responsibilities , where we start to understand where we need the player , the position we need , the characteristics we need .
That has to be very clear internally right now .
`` The decision we made , to change a little bit our infrastructure , it is clear for me .
I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work with ( analytics firm ) StatDNA a lot more , which we have internally here at the club and is very important .
`` I do n't want individual people working in one area or for one country .
I want a group working together .
Less people with much more responsibilities . ''

Vinai Venkatesham spoke out amid fears Kia Joorabchian has too much influence over the Gunners, insisting that recruiting players based on the identity of their agent would be 'crazy'
Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has spoken out amid fears super agent Kia Joorabchian may be exerting too much influence over the club.
Joorabchian's clients David Luiz, Cedric Soares and Willian have all moved to the Emirates Stadium in the past year - sparking accusations he is too close to the Gunners.
But Arsenal chief Venkatesham insists the club are not signing players based on who their agent is - claiming that would be a "crazy strategy".
Willian became the latest player on Joorabchian's books to join the Gunners when he arrived on a free transfer after leaving Chelsea this summer.
There have been suggestions the agent also became part of Gabriel Magalhaes' transfer to Arsenal from Lille last month.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Philippe Coutinho is also one of Joorabchian's clients, which has fuelled speculation linking the Barcelona midfielder with a move to the Emirates.
Joorabchian was pictured sitting alongside technical director Edu and former head of football Raul Sanllehi in Arsenal's directors’ box last season.
But Venkatesham, whose promotion from managing director to chief executive was announced by the club on Thursday, strongly denied that the identity of a player's agent was a deciding factor in the recruitment process.
"I see, read and absorb a lot of what is being said about how we work with agents," he said.
"We don't select players based on the identity of their agent.
"We select players based on the position we need to strengthen and the characteristics we are looking for in a player and if the player is out there who meets those characteristics.
"Who the agent is comes out at the end, once we have decided who the player is. We are not signing players based on the identity of the agent. That would be a crazy strategy."
Arsenal's approach to recruitment did change over the summer, however, as former head of football Raul Sanllehi departed - along with a number of scouts who had been employed by the club for some time.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Those exits were not part of the decision to make redundancies - with 55 people losing their jobs - but instead an overhaul of the model that had previously been in place.
Asked to explain the change, Edu replied: "It is simple for me.
"With my position here I want to put in place one clear process how we are going to sign, who gets the responsibilities, where we start to understand where we need the player, the position we need, the characteristics we need. That has to be very clear internally right now.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
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"The decision we made, to change a little bit our infrastructure, it is clear for me. I want to work with less people. I want to work with (analytics firm) StatDNA a lot more, which we have internally here at the club and is very important.
"I don't want individual people working in one area or for one country. I want a group working together. Less people with much more responsibilities."


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Tiger King's Carole Baskin shares two-year weight loss transformation for DWTS

Carole Baskin is not taking her appearance on Dancing With The Stars as a flash in the pan , as she has been preparing for this moment over the past couple years .
The 59-year-old breakout star of Netflix docuseries Tiger King , has transformed her body over the past 24 months as she shapes up for season 29 of the dance competition .
With the Mirrorball Trophy up for grabs , Carole wants to show that she has n't got two left tiger feet on the dancefloor and has shed the pounds in the process .
Ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she has `` absolutely no dance background '' but was well on her way with a personal wellness programme .
The animal rights activist said : `` [ Rehearsals ] made me aware of muscles that I didn ’ t have .
There ’ s an awful lot of things that ache ! ''
While her dance potential may still be questionable , her weight loss journey has been clear to see , with many fans taking to social media to express their shock at how much weight Carole has lost as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dance .
Fans noticed her new figure when she posed alongside Selling Sunset 's Chrishell Stause , who has also signed up for Dancing With The Stars .
Standing side by side , in face masks as the United States continues to be gripped by the coronavirus pandemic , fans of the tiger obsessed star shared their thoughts on her transformation .
Chrishell , 39 , captioned the pic on her Instagram story : “ So THIS just happened . ''
Speaking about her weight loss , Carole said : `` The stuff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filmed in 2018 .
`` This has been a two-year process , it wasn ’ t just from this.
” Carole admitted that she was n't that familiar with what Dancing With The Stars offers but after a few rehearsals , is now embracing the process with open arms .
She said that getting to grips with ballroom dance techniques have proved challenging as she goes through intense rehearsals .
Carole continued : `` I ’ ve always been really determined and extremely competitive within myself .
`` I think the most challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workaholic - I work seven days , 70 hours a week .
`` To be limited to three to four hours of rehearsals has been so difficult for me .
I want to rehearse all day , every day until I get it right.
” Of course , Carole will be dancing to a tiger inspired song for her first attempt and her professional dance partner will be revealed when the series returns on September 14 .
She revealed : `` I will be dancing to Eye of the Tiger .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costumes , I gave instructions for no fur , no feathers - but just have a blast.
” * Season 29 of Dancing With the Stars starts on ABC on Monday , September 14 at 8pm ET .
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Carole Baskin has spoken about her preparation for Dancing With The Stars and how she set out to be part of the show in the past couple of years, looking to get into shape in the process
Carole Baskin is not taking her appearance on Dancing With The Stars as a flash in the pan, as she has been preparing for this moment over the past couple years.
The 59-year-old breakout star of Netflix docuseries Tiger King, has transformed her body over the past 24 months as she shapes up for season 29 of the dance competition.
With the Mirrorball Trophy up for grabs, Carole wants to show that she hasn't got two left tiger feet on the dancefloor and has shed the pounds in the process.
Ahead of the new series, Carole admitted this week that she has "absolutely no dance background" but was well on her way with a personal wellness programme.
The animal rights activist said: "[Rehearsals] made me aware of muscles that I didn’t have. There’s an awful lot of things that ache!"
Image: Chrishell Stause/Twitter) Chrishell Stause/Twitter)
While her dance potential may still be questionable, her weight loss journey has been clear to see, with many fans taking to social media to express their shock at how much weight Carole has lost as she slims down for her destiny with dance.
Fans noticed her new figure when she posed alongside Selling Sunset's Chrishell Stause, who has also signed up for Dancing With The Stars.
Standing side by side, in face masks as the United States continues to be gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, fans of the tiger obsessed star shared their thoughts on her transformation.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Chrishell, 39, captioned the pic on her Instagram story: “So THIS just happened."
Speaking about her weight loss, Carole said: "The stuff that people saw in Tiger King was filmed in 2018.
"This has been a two-year process, it wasn’t just from this.”
Carole admitted that she wasn't that familiar with what Dancing With The Stars offers but after a few rehearsals, is now embracing the process with open arms.
Image: ABC) ABC)
She said that getting to grips with ballroom dance techniques have proved challenging as she goes through intense rehearsals.
Carole continued: "I’ve always been really determined and extremely competitive within myself.
"I think the most challenging aspect is that I’m a workaholic - I work seven days, 70 hours a week.
"To be limited to three to four hours of rehearsals has been so difficult for me. I want to rehearse all day, every day until I get it right.”
Of course, Carole will be dancing to a tiger inspired song for her first attempt and her professional dance partner will be revealed when the series returns on September 14.
She revealed: "I will be dancing to Eye of the Tiger.
"It’s the paso doble. For costumes, I gave instructions for no fur, no feathers - but just have a blast.”
* Season 29 of Dancing With the Stars starts on ABC on Monday, September 14 at 8pm ET.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Donald Trump blames Bob Woodward for downplaying coronavirus threat

Donald Trump has blamed Watergate journalist Bob Woodward for sitting on the US President 's knowledge of how deadly coronavirus was four months ago .
Trump spoke to Woodward in a series of taped phone calls in February for his upcoming book Rage .
According to the newly released recordings of interviews done for which , Trump acknowledged he knew how deadly and contagious the coronavirus was but played it down because he did not want to create a panic .
The president - who must overcome Democrat nominee Joe Biden at the November elections to secure a second term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his remarks .
`` I thought it would be interesting to talk to him for a period of calls so we did that , '' he said , justifying why he spoke to Woodward .
`` I do n't even know if the book is good or bad but certainly if he thought that that was a bad statement he would have reported it .
`` He actually said he did n't think it was bad .
`` The only one who said it was bad or thinks it was bad were the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and try and put it a certain way .
`` If Bob Woodward thought it was bad then he should 've immediately gone out publicly - not wait four months.
`` Referring to why he agreed to be interviewed , Trump said : `` I did it out of curiosity because I do have respect and I want to see ' I wonder whether somebody like that can write good ' .
`` I do n't think he can but let 's see what happens , '' he added .
The US President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Watergate journalist Woodward 's work before he spoke to him for his new book .
The US President said the Washington Post reporter is `` somebody I respect '' but admitted that is despite `` not knowing too much about his work , not caring about his work '' .
He was speaking at a press conference at the White House on Thursday .
Famously , Woodward and Carl Bernstein 's investigation into the Richard Nixon administration 's continuous attempts to cover up its involvement in a Democratic National Committee HQ break-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then Republican president in 1974 .

Trump claims he was unfamiliar with Watergate journalist Woodward's work before speaking to him
Trump claims he was unfamiliar with Watergate journalist Woodward's work before speaking to him
Donald Trump has said he has "respect" for Watergate scandal journalist Bob Woodward and agreed to the interview out of curiosity but didn't know "too much" about his previous work
Donald Trump has blamed Watergate journalist Bob Woodward for sitting on the US President's knowledge of how deadly coronavirus was four months ago.
Trump spoke to Woodward in a series of taped phone calls in February for his upcoming book Rage.
According to the newly released recordings of interviews done for which, Trump acknowledged he knew how deadly and contagious the coronavirus was but played it down because he did not want to create a panic.
The president - who must overcome Democrat nominee Joe Biden at the November elections to secure a second term in office - has since repeatedly defended his remarks.
"I thought it would be interesting to talk to him for a period of calls so we did that," he said, justifying why he spoke to Woodward.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
"I don't even know if the book is good or bad but certainly if he thought that that was a bad statement he would have reported it.
"He actually said he didn't think it was bad.
"The only one who said it was bad or thinks it was bad were the fake news media because they take it and try and put it a certain way.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"If Bob Woodward thought it was bad then he should've immediately gone out publicly - not wait four months. "
Referring to why he agreed to be interviewed, Trump said: "I did it out of curiosity because I do have respect and I want to see 'I wonder whether somebody like that can write good'.
"I don't think he can but let's see what happens," he added.
The US President has also claimed he was largely unfamiliar with Watergate journalist Woodward's work before he spoke to him for his new book.
Image: SIMON SCHUSTER HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) SIMON SCHUSTER HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
The US President said the Washington Post reporter is "somebody I respect" but admitted that is despite "not knowing too much about his work, not caring about his work".
He was speaking at a press conference at the White House on Thursday.
Famously, Woodward and Carl Bernstein's investigation into the Richard Nixon administration's continuous attempts to cover up its involvement in a Democratic National Committee HQ break-in led to the eventual resignation of the then Republican president in 1974.


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Judd Trump on partying with Harry Maguire before Man Utd star's Mykonos arrest

Judd Trump heads into the new season still reeling from a short summer of Mykonos mayhem .
The world No1 was left stunned hours after partying with Harry Maguire when the England and Manchester United defender was arrested and charged on the Greek island .
Maguire , 27 , was initially found guilty of verbal and physical assault , attempted bribery and resisting arrest .
But he has been granted an appeal and is set to face a retrial .
The Juddernaut , celebrating his 31st birthday in Greece , spent time with Maguire over two days including at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - though he was not involved in any way in the trouble that night .
Then to cap it all Trump had to rush back earlier this week when Mykonos was removed from the government 's safe list .
A madcap dash home via Athens was needed to avoid a 14-day isolation period that would have ruled him out of the weekend 's Championship League curtain-raiser .
Trump , who reckons an A-List footballer ’ s massive celebrity is a poisoned chalice , said : “ I was there and had spent time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So of course I was very shocked when I saw what had happened .
I had been speaking to him the day before .
“ It is a bit scary to see what can happen just on holiday .
I love Mykonos but I am always a bit wary when I go away on holiday anyway .
“ The police can be strict and less tolerant than in the UK in some places , and I try to be extra well behaved so as not to get in any trouble .
“ What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit going back there .
And it could also make people keep themselves to themselves , or always travel with security .
“ It is different for me .
Harry is a massive name , Manchester United captain and England defender .
You can get people trying to cause trouble with that fame .
“ He said he doesn ’ t want personal security and stuff , but maybe these days that ’ s what you need to do .
Sometimes you can be too famous .
“ For me I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get by without too much grief .
Snooker is not like football – and I am quite happy with that.
” Trump , who lost to Kyren Wilson in last month ’ s World Championship quarter-finals , kicks off the first tournament of the new campaign in Milton Keynes on Sunday .
Last season ’ s winner of a record six ranking titles is in Group One of the Championship League and has matches against Alan McManus , David Lilley and Fan Zhengyi .

GARETH SOUTHGATE ADMITS HARRY MAGUIRE WILL BE CONTENTION FOR NEXT ENGLAND SQUAD IN OCTOBER
GARETH SOUTHGATE ADMITS HARRY MAGUIRE WILL BE CONTENTION FOR NEXT ENGLAND SQUAD IN OCTOBER
Snooker's world number one has given his views on footballers' fame as he heads into the first tournament of the season having raced back from the Greek island to avoid quarantine
Judd Trump opens up on partying with Harry Maguire before Man Utd star's Mykonos arrest
Judd Trump heads into the new season still reeling from a short summer of Mykonos mayhem.
The world No1 was left stunned hours after partying with Harry Maguire when the England and Manchester United defender was arrested and charged on the Greek island.
Maguire, 27, was initially found guilty of verbal and physical assault, attempted bribery and resisting arrest.
But he has been granted an appeal and is set to face a retrial.
The Juddernaut, celebrating his 31st birthday in Greece, spent time with Maguire over two days including at a poolside bar just hours before the flare-up - though he was not involved in any way in the trouble that night.
Image: _fernhawkins/Instagram) _fernhawkins/Instagram)
Then to cap it all Trump had to rush back earlier this week when Mykonos was removed from the government's safe list.
A madcap dash home via Athens was needed to avoid a 14-day isolation period that would have ruled him out of the weekend's Championship League curtain-raiser.
Trump, who reckons an A-List footballer’s massive celebrity is a poisoned chalice, said: “I was there and had spent time with Harry and his group.
“So of course I was very shocked when I saw what had happened. I had been speaking to him the day before.
“It is a bit scary to see what can happen just on holiday. I love Mykonos but I am always a bit wary when I go away on holiday anyway.
“The police can be strict and less tolerant than in the UK in some places, and I try to be extra well behaved so as not to get in any trouble.
“What happened to Harry might put me off a bit going back there. And it could also make people keep themselves to themselves, or always travel with security.
“It is different for me. Harry is a massive name, Manchester United captain and England defender. You can get people trying to cause trouble with that fame.
“He said he doesn’t want personal security and stuff, but maybe these days that’s what you need to do. Sometimes you can be too famous.
“For me I am kind of just okay, I can get by without too much grief. Snooker is not like football – and I am quite happy with that.”
Trump, who lost to Kyren Wilson in last month’s World Championship quarter-finals, kicks off the first tournament of the new campaign in Milton Keynes on Sunday.
Last season’s winner of a record six ranking titles is in Group One of the Championship League and has matches against Alan McManus, David Lilley and Fan Zhengyi.


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--NHS heroes take to the streets to demand a pay rise from Tory Ministers

Frontline health staff who risked their lives during the coronavirus pandemic are set to take to the streets on Saturday to demand pay justice .
It comes after they were left out of a public sector wage hike this summer – triggering dismay , anger and hurt .
Unions , MPs and campaigners have called on the Government to reward workers ' vital service with a salary hike .
Demonstrations will take place in more than 20 towns and cities as protesters call for a 15 % pay rise .
Nurse Holly Turner said : “ NHS workers across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaceful protest .
“ National days of action are so important to raise awareness of our movement .
“ There are over 100,000 vacancies in the NHS and workers are struggling to do their jobs safely whilst dealing with both high-risk working conditions and chronic understaffing .
“ We are calling on the public to get behind us in supporting NHS workers , and the NHS as a whole .
“ As we approach a second wave , services will not cope unless the Government moves forward with placing value in its NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owed.
” Rallies , organised by the grassroots group NHS Workers Say No to Public Sector Pay Inequality and backed by the Keep Our NHS Public campaign , will be held in towns and cities including London , Bristol , Manchester , Wigan , Health unions last month ( AUG ) accused ministers of kicking a pay rise for NHS heroes into the long grass .
Workers ' leaders representing 1.3 million staff warned they were being “ fobbed off ” by the Treasury , which left many out of its recent public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Voices chairwoman Alia Butt , a psychotherapist , said last night ( THU ) : “ The NHS Staff demand for a pay increase was announced in response to the disingenuous public sector pay rise boasted about by the government .
“ The pay rise excluded most frontline staff , including nurses who have worked tirelessly throughout this pandemic and in the many years preceding it – despite the cuts to their pay and training fees .
“ As we approach a second wave of Covid-19 there must be action to rectify these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we once again take to the streets to demand we are properly paid.
” A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said previously : “ We will continue to ensure all staff are rewarded fairly .
“ NHS doctors and dentists recently received a 2.8 % pay rise and Agenda for Change staff the final year of a deal which has delivered year-on-year pay increases including increasing the starting salary for a newly qualified nurse by over 12 % .
“ We are committed to supporting our NHS and everyone working in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People Plan sets out how the NHS will improve physical and mental support for all staff .
”

It comes after they were left out of a public sector wage hike this summer – triggering dismay, anger and hurt
NHS heroes take to the streets to demand a pay rise from Tory Ministers
Frontline health staff who risked their lives during the coronavirus pandemic are set to take to the streets on Saturday to demand pay justice.
It comes after they were left out of a public sector wage hike this summer – triggering dismay, anger and hurt.
Unions, MPs and campaigners have called on the Government to reward workers' vital service with a salary hike.
Demonstrations will take place in more than 20 towns and cities as protesters call for a 15% pay rise.
Nurse Holly Turner said: “NHS workers across the country continue to exercise their right to peaceful protest.
“National days of action are so important to raise awareness of our movement.
“There are over 100,000 vacancies in the NHS and workers are struggling to do their jobs safely whilst dealing with both high-risk working conditions and chronic understaffing.
“We are calling on the public to get behind us in supporting NHS workers, and the NHS as a whole.
“The workers are the NHS.
“As we approach a second wave, services will not cope unless the Government moves forward with placing value in its NHS workers and paying us what we are owed.”
Image: Jonathan Buckmaster) Jonathan Buckmaster)
Rallies, organised by the grassroots group NHS Workers Say No to Public Sector Pay Inequality and backed by the Keep Our NHS Public campaign, will be held in towns and cities including London, Bristol, Manchester, Wigan,
Liverpool, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Plymouth and Newcastle.
Health unions last month(AUG) accused ministers of kicking a pay rise for NHS heroes into the long grass.
Workers' leaders representing 1.3 million staff warned they were being “fobbed off” by the Treasury, which left many out of its recent public sector wage rise announcement.
NHS Staff Voices chairwoman Alia Butt, a psychotherapist, said last night(THU): “The NHS Staff demand for a pay increase was announced in response to the disingenuous public sector pay rise boasted about by the government.
“The pay rise excluded most frontline staff, including nurses who have worked tirelessly throughout this pandemic and in the many years preceding it – despite the cuts to their pay and training fees.
“As we approach a second wave of Covid-19 there must be action to rectify these inequalities and injustices.
“On Saturday we once again take to the streets to demand we are properly paid.”
Image: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said previously: “We will continue to ensure all staff are rewarded fairly.
“NHS doctors and dentists recently received a 2.8% pay rise and Agenda for Change staff the final year of a deal which has delivered year-on-year pay increases including increasing the starting salary for a newly qualified nurse by over 12%.
“We are committed to supporting our NHS and everyone working in it, and the recently published NHS People Plan sets out how the NHS will improve physical and mental support for all staff.”


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thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Coronavirus mask wars and lockdown 'more divisive than Brexit'

Britain is more divided over measures to curb coronavirus than it was over Brexit , research reveals today .
A study by think tank Demos suggests the “ social fractures ” triggered by moves to halt the spread of Covid-19 have proved more controversial than the rows unleashed by the UK 's exit from the EU .
Its online survey of 10,061 voters , carried out between July 31 and August 7 , found 58 % of mask wearers have “ severely negative attitudes towards non-mask wearers ” .
Some 68 % of people who stuck to strict lockdown rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown rule breakers .
In comparison , only 33 % of people who did not vote Leave in the 2016 EU referendum “ resent , hate , or think people who voted for Brexit are bad people ” , while 26 % either “ admire , respect or think they are good people ” , the survey found .
Leavers are even less resentful of Remainers , with 33 % of people who did not vote Remain saying they feel positively about Remain voters , and only 20 % saying that they feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Polly Mackenzie told the Mirror : “ I find it deeply worrying that Covid-19 has been in many ways causing deeper divides than Brexit .
“ But it emphasises the urgent need for us to come together and have a national conversation about the future , before the divisions become too entrenched.
” Some experts believe splits over the response to the pandemic are the latest battle in Britain 's deepening culture wars .
Others hope the apparent unity of the initial stage of lockdown can return .
But Demos ' 18-page study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , found divisions still remain from the early days of the pandemic , with six in 10 of those who did not stockpile essentials claiming they “ hate , resent or think stockpilers are bad people ” .
Some 51 % of parents said the pandemic was bad for their kids ’ education but 63 % believed it was good for their relationships with their children .
Other findings include employees ' boosted hopes for a better work-life balance .
Ms Mackenzie added : “ In many ways , the Covid-19 pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ society come together .
“ But our new research has found that there is also a more concerning picture that has arisen .
“ The social divisions caused by the pandemic are stark , but we must work to ensure that these divisions don ’ t fracture society in the long-term .
“ Our project , Renew Normal , wants to hear from people up and down the country about their views on how Britain should build back from Covid-19 .
“ We hope that bringing people together for a national conversation to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heal the divides , find common ground and take forward the best of the community spirit gained through the health crisis .
”

The study by the Demos think tank exposes the rancour surrounding responses to coronavirus and measures to curb the spread of the disease
Britain is more divided over measures to curb coronavirus than it was over Brexit, research reveals today.
A study by think tank Demos suggests the “social fractures” triggered by moves to halt the spread of Covid-19 have proved more controversial than the rows unleashed by the UK's exit from the EU.
Its online survey of 10,061 voters, carried out between July 31 and August 7, found 58% of mask wearers have “severely negative attitudes towards non-mask wearers”.
Some 68% of people who stuck to strict lockdown rules have “strong negative views” about lockdown rule breakers.
In comparison, only 33% of people who did not vote Leave in the 2016 EU referendum “resent, hate, or think people who voted for Brexit are bad people”, while 26% either “admire, respect or think they are good people”, the survey found.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Leavers are even less resentful of Remainers, with 33% of people who did not vote Remain saying they feel positively about Remain voters, and only 20% saying that they feel animosity towards them.
Demos chief executive Polly Mackenzie told the Mirror: “I find it deeply worrying that Covid-19 has been in many ways causing deeper divides than Brexit.
“But it emphasises the urgent need for us to come together and have a national conversation about the future, before the divisions become too entrenched.”
Some experts believe splits over the response to the pandemic are the latest battle in Britain's deepening culture wars.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Others hope the apparent unity of the initial stage of lockdown can return.
But Demos' 18-page study, 'What Next? Priorities for Britain', found divisions still remain from the early days of the pandemic, with six in 10 of those who did not stockpile essentials claiming they “hate, resent or think stockpilers are bad people”.
Some 51% of parents said the pandemic was bad for their kids’ education but 63% believed it was good for their relationships with their children.
Other findings include employees' boosted hopes for a better work-life balance.
Ms Mackenzie added: “In many ways, the Covid-19 pandemic has helped communities, neighbours and wider society come together.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“But our new research has found that there is also a more concerning picture that has arisen.
“The social divisions caused by the pandemic are stark, but we must work to ensure that these divisions don’t fracture society in the long-term.
“Our project, Renew Normal, wants to hear from people up and down the country about their views on how Britain should build back from Covid-19.
“We hope that bringing people together for a national conversation to shape Britain’s future will help heal the divides, find common ground and take forward the best of the community spirit gained through the health crisis.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Indoor social gatherings of more than six people banned in Wales from Monday

Indoor social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in Wales following concerns about the spread of coronavirus .
First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce new rules that limit the number of people allowed to meet inside to six - who must all belong to the same extended household group .
Existing rules allowing up to four households to form a household group remain in place and there will be no change to the rules on meeting outdoors , the Welsh Government said .
The rules , which come into force on Monday , will not apply in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier this week .
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a new `` rule of six '' which outlawed indoor and outdoor gatherings in England of more than half a dozen people from Monday .
In Scotland , Nicola Sturgeon also announced limits on gatherings of more than six people - but children under 12 are exempt from the rules .
Tougher restrictions for Wales came as cases of coronavirus rose by 102 in Wales on Thursday , bringing the total number since the start of the pandemic to 18,931 .
Rising case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for further localised lockdowns in the country .
In Merthyr Tydfil , cases have risen above 50 coronavirus infections per 100,000 people – the same threshold where lockdown restrictions were imposed in Caerphilly on Tuesday .
Labour MP Chris Bryant warned earlier this week there was a “ real danger ” his Rhondda constituency could go into lockdown in a matter of days .
On Thursday , the rate of cases in Rhondda Cynon Taf was 37.3 per 100,000 people in the past seven days .
Caerphilly continued to have the highest rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people over the same period .
Dr Robin Howe , of Public Health Wales , said : “ We are concerned at the significant rise in positive coronavirus cases in the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf areas over the past few days , and our investigations indicate that a lack of social distancing by people of all age groups in a range of different locations has resulted in the spread of the virus to other parts of the population .
“ It appears that as lockdown restrictions have eased , people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities , but they seem to have forgotten the importance of social distancing – resulting in possible transmission in the wider community .
”

Tougher restrictions will come into force in Wales next week as England and Scotland also clamp down on gatherings of more than six people to curb the spread of the virus
Indoor social gatherings of more than six people banned in Wales from Monday
Indoor social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in Wales following concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce new rules that limit the number of people allowed to meet inside to six - who must all belong to the same extended household group.
Existing rules allowing up to four households to form a household group remain in place and there will be no change to the rules on meeting outdoors, the Welsh Government said.
The rules, which come into force on Monday, will not apply in Caerphilly where local lockdown measures were introduced earlier this week.
It comes after Boris Johnson announced a new "rule of six" which outlawed indoor and outdoor gatherings in England of more than half a dozen people from Monday.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon also announced limits on gatherings of more than six people - but children under 12 are exempt from the rules.
Tougher restrictions for Wales came as cases of coronavirus rose by 102 in Wales on Thursday, bringing the total number since the start of the pandemic to 18,931.
Rising case rates have prompted concern about the need for further localised lockdowns in the country.
In Merthyr Tydfil, cases have risen above 50 coronavirus infections per 100,000 people – the same threshold where lockdown restrictions were imposed in Caerphilly on Tuesday.
Labour MP Chris Bryant warned earlier this week there was a “real danger” his Rhondda constituency could go into lockdown in a matter of days.
On Thursday, the rate of cases in Rhondda Cynon Taf was 37.3 per 100,000 people in the past seven days.
Caerphilly continued to have the highest rates in Wales with 91.1 cases per 100,000 people over the same period.
Dr Robin Howe, of Public Health Wales, said: “We are concerned at the significant rise in positive coronavirus cases in the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf areas over the past few days, and our investigations indicate that a lack of social distancing by people of all age groups in a range of different locations has resulted in the spread of the virus to other parts of the population.
“It appears that as lockdown restrictions have eased, people have taken advantage of the greater possibilities for activities, but they seem to have forgotten the importance of social distancing – resulting in possible transmission in the wider community.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Organ transplants among BAME patients at record highs after Mirror campaign

Record numbers of black , Asian and ethnic minorities patients have received life-saving organ transplants .
Last year BAME people had 1,187 such operations .
And a huge publicity drive to raise awareness of the Mirror-backed Max and Keira ’ s Law played a crucial role .
A NHS spokeswoman said many donor families have talked about final wishes after reading donation stories .
She said : “ The Mirror is one of our biggest champions – you have done fantastic work for us.
” New NHS Blood and Transplant figures reveal a promising rise in consent rates for BAME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four months for his operation but during that time he had a collapsed lung and a life-threatening blockage to an artery .
He said : “ It was very frightening .
My daughter , Lacie-Rose , was two .
I wanted to stay alive for her.
” Now Kevin , from Bradford , is an ambassador for the city ’ s Royal Infirmary hospital and shares his remarkable story with potential donors .
He said : “ There ’ s a need for people to establish the facts about organ donation and educate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Death is a part of life , people of all ethnicities need transplants .
If you donate organs you will save someone ’ s life.
” Some 40 % of all deceased donor kidney transplants from September 2019 to this February were on BAME patients , up from 33 % .
Last year 142 people from ethnic minorities became living donors , giving a kidney or part of their liver to someone in need .
But the minority groups represented 7 % of all deceased donors , compared with 32 % on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Law is named in honour of Max Johnson , 12 , and his heart donor Keira Ball , who tragically lost her life aged nine .
It was officially adopted on May 20 in England , it means everyone is understood to be a donor unless they opt out .
MP : Luckily I ’ d spoken to my tragic brother about the gift of life MP Taiwo Owatemi was just seven when her father Sunday died of liver disease because of a shortage of donor organs .
Losing her dad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others – first as a pharmacist in a cancer unit and now as a Labour MP .
Eleven years after Sunday ’ s death , Taiwo ’ s older brother Ayobola , 19 , drowned in a tragic accident and became an organ donor .
She said : “ It was lucky that we had spoken about organ donation .
It helped to give me some closure after he became a donor.
” But black patients continue to suffer longer on the transplant waiting list in the UK than any other ethnic group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they wait a year longer than white patients on average .
Taiwo , 28 , said : “ My view is when you are gone your organs are not being used any more .
`` If I could help somebody , provide them with quality of life , and increase the time they have with their family , I would do that .
`` But for some families it is a very complex decision because of their religious and cultural beliefs.
” Taiwo was elected MP for Coventry North West in December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a private member ’ s bill to steer the Daily Mirror ’ s Law for Life campaign for an opt-out organ donor register through Parliament .
She said : “ I know the difficulties families go through .
“ Organs are needed immediately , while they are still processing the fact their loved one has died .
That ’ s why people need to have that discussion with their family.
” • See organdonation.nhs.uk and share your decision with your family .

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BAME transplants have reached record levels as the Mirror’s campaign proves its worth with a huge publicity drive to raise awareness of Max and Keira’s Law
Organ transplants among BAME patients at record highs after Mirror campaign
Record numbers of black, Asian and ethnic minorities patients have received life-saving organ transplants.
Last year BAME people had 1,187 such operations. And a huge publicity drive to raise awareness of the Mirror-backed Max and Keira’s Law played a crucial role.
A NHS spokeswoman said many donor families have talked about final wishes after reading donation stories.
She said: “The Mirror is one of our biggest champions – you have done fantastic work for us.”
New NHS Blood and Transplant figures reveal a promising rise in consent rates for BAME donors.
Kevin Ferdinand, 41, received a heart transplant in 2018.
Image: Handout) Handout)
He only had to wait four months for his operation but during that time he had a collapsed lung and a life-threatening blockage to an artery.
He said: “It was very frightening. My daughter, Lacie-Rose, was two. I wanted to stay alive for her.”
Now Kevin, from Bradford, is an ambassador for the city’s Royal Infirmary hospital and shares his remarkable story with potential donors.
Image: Handout) Handout)
He said: “There’s a need for people to establish the facts about organ donation and educate themselves on what it means.
"Death is a part of life, people of all ethnicities need transplants. If you donate organs you will save someone’s life.”
Some 40% of all deceased donor kidney transplants from September 2019 to this February were on BAME patients, up from 33%.
Last year 142 people from ethnic minorities became living donors, giving a kidney or part of their liver to someone in need.
Image: Handout) Handout)
But the minority groups represented 7% of all deceased donors, compared with 32% on the waiting list.
Max and Keira’s Law is named in honour of Max Johnson, 12, and his heart donor Keira Ball, who tragically lost her life aged nine.
It was officially adopted on May 20 in England, it means everyone is understood to be a donor unless they opt out.
MP: Luckily I’d spoken to my tragic brother about the gift of life
MP Taiwo Owatemi was just seven when her father Sunday died of liver disease because of a shortage of donor organs.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
Losing her dad, aged 42, inspired Taiwo to help others – first as a pharmacist in a cancer unit and now as a Labour MP.
Eleven years after Sunday’s death, Taiwo’s older brother Ayobola, 19, drowned in a tragic accident and became an organ donor.
She said: “It was lucky that we had spoken about organ donation. It helped to give me some closure after he became a donor.”
But black patients continue to suffer longer on the transplant waiting list in the UK than any other ethnic group.
Image: TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL) TIM EASTHOPE/BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
A NHS Blood and Transplant report said they wait a year longer than white patients on average.
Taiwo, 28, said: “My view is when you are gone your organs are not being used any more.
"If I could help somebody, provide them with quality of life, and increase the time they have with their family, I would do that.
"But for some families it is a very complex decision because of their religious and cultural beliefs.”
Taiwo was elected MP for Coventry North West in December, replacing Geoffrey Robinson, who introduced a private member’s bill to steer the Daily Mirror’s Law for Life campaign for an opt-out organ donor register through Parliament.
She said: “I know the difficulties families go through.
“Organs are needed immediately, while they are still processing the fact their loved one has died. That’s why people need to have that discussion with their family.”


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thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Corrie star Lucy Fallon appears to sleep beside photo of ex-boyfriend Tom Leech

Actress Lucy Fallon still appears to sleep beside a photo of her ex-boyfriend Tom Leech .
The former Coronation Street star , 24 , was filming from her bedroom on her Instagram Story when she showed a shot of her bedside table that showed a photo of herself on the red carpet with her former boyfriend .
The couple split up earlier this year , with reports that the pair decided to part following their time in lockdown together .
The clip posted by Lucy showed the caption `` a vibe '' , while displaying the star 's room , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by rock band The Cure .
Visible on her bedside table is what looks like photo of her and Tom , which appears identical to shots of them on the red carpet at last year 's Pride of Britain Awards .
The pair split ahead of her appearances on ITV adventure series Don ’ t Rock The Boat .
A source told The Sun : 'They spent lockdown together but it gave them time to evaluate what they want .
`` They decided taking time apart was the best idea and they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has never courted the spotlight and has quit social media because he does n't want to see anything related to her .
`` She has thrown herself into Don ’ t Rock The Boat and has been trying to keep busy with filming , but it ’ s not been easy . ''
Since the split , Lucy has been seen on social media spending time with YouTuber and fitness star Joe Weller , who appears on Do n't Rock the Boat with her .
Lucy recently left her popular role as Bethany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester-based soap opera since 2015 .
During her time on the soap , Bethany was at the centre of a hard-hitting but acclaimed storyline that saw the character become a victim of grooming .
Bethany left the cobbles earlier this year following a dysfunctional romance with widower Daniel Osbourne and her decision to take a job in fashion away from the Street .
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Former Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon is said to have split from her ex-boyfriend Tom Leech earlier this year after lockdown drove them apart
Actress Lucy Fallon still appears to sleep beside a photo of her ex-boyfriend Tom Leech.
The former Coronation Street star, 24, was filming from her bedroom on her Instagram Story when she showed a shot of her bedside table that showed a photo of herself on the red carpet with her former boyfriend.
The couple split up earlier this year, with reports that the pair decided to part following their time in lockdown together.
The clip posted by Lucy showed the caption "a vibe", while displaying the star's room, soundtracked to the song In Between Days by rock band The Cure.
Visible on her bedside table is what looks like photo of her and Tom, which appears identical to shots of them on the red carpet at last year's Pride of Britain Awards.
The pair split ahead of her appearances on ITV adventure series Don’t Rock The Boat.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
A source told The Sun : 'They spent lockdown together but it gave them time to evaluate what they want.
"They decided taking time apart was the best idea and they have gone their separate ways.
“Tom has never courted the spotlight and has quit social media because he doesn't want to see anything related to her.
"She has thrown herself into Don’t Rock The Boat and has been trying to keep busy with filming, but it’s not been easy."
Image: Instagram/ Lucy Fallon) Instagram/ Lucy Fallon) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Since the split, Lucy has been seen on social media spending time with YouTuber and fitness star Joe Weller, who appears on Don't Rock the Boat with her.
Lucy recently left her popular role as Bethany Platt on Coronation Street after appearing on the Manchester-based soap opera since 2015.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
During her time on the soap, Bethany was at the centre of a hard-hitting but acclaimed storyline that saw the character become a victim of grooming.
Bethany left the cobbles earlier this year following a dysfunctional romance with widower Daniel Osbourne and her decision to take a job in fashion away from the Street.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Lily Allen's daughters dance with new stepdad as proud mum shows off their bond

Lily Allen has posted a gorgeous video of her daughters dancing with their new step-dad David Harbour .
Newlywed Lily secretly tied the knot with the Stranger Things star on Monday at a quirky Las Vegas ceremony where her two daughters are thought to be the only guests .
The singer , 35 , gave a rare insight into her girls ' bond with their step-dad as she filmed them on a holiday to Croatia before their wedding .
The Jim Hopper actor , 45 , is seen dancing with Marnie and Ethel in the heartwarming clip posted by Lily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dance with Marnie , seven , and her sister , eight , as they made memories on their family holiday .
They giggled and danced to Mark Ronson 's Uptown Funk .
Marnie asks : `` Are you filming me ? ''
as her beaming mum answers : `` No , filming me - selfie . ''
Lily , who reminisced back to the time , wrote next to the video : `` Bye bye Croatia .
We had the best time , will definitely be back .
Special shout outs to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nostra Vita . ''
The songstress gave fans a peek at their wedding snaps for the first time on Wednesday night .
Images showed the newly-weds posing outside Graceland Wedding Chapel in Vegas .
Lily was grinning from ear-to-ear as David laughed while romantically carrying his new wife in his arms .
They were married by Elvis impersonator Brendan Paul .
Another image showed Lily scoffing a burger outside an American diner .
She looked stunning in her custom-made Dior dress while looking into the love of her life 's eyes .
Lily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cooper , as they exchanged vows earlier this week .
On Thursday she showed off diamond encrusted wedding ring that sits below her engagement ring .
Her second marriage was very different to her first .
She tied the knot with painter and decorator Sam Cooper in the summer of 2011 .
They married at St James ' Church in Cranham , Gloucester and the ex-couple welcomed their daughter Marnie Rose later that year .
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Lily Allen shares footage of her husband dancing with daughter
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Lily Allen filmed her daughters dancing with their new stepdad David Harbour just days before their unique Las Vegas wedding as she showed fans their close bond
Lily Allen's daughters dance with new stepdad as proud mum shows off their close bond
Lily Allen has posted a gorgeous video of her daughters dancing with their new step-dad David Harbour.
Newlywed Lily secretly tied the knot with the Stranger Things star on Monday at a quirky Las Vegas ceremony where her two daughters are thought to be the only guests.
The singer, 35, gave a rare insight into her girls' bond with their step-dad as she filmed them on a holiday to Croatia before their wedding.
The Jim Hopper actor, 45, is seen dancing with Marnie and Ethel in the heartwarming clip posted by Lily.
David appeared to be enjoying his dance with Marnie, seven, and her sister, eight, as they made memories on their family holiday.
They giggled and danced to Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk.
Image: lilyallen/Instagram) lilyallen/Instagram)
Marnie asks: "Are you filming me?" as her beaming mum answers: "No, filming me - selfie."
Lily, who reminisced back to the time, wrote next to the video: "Bye bye Croatia. We had the best time, will definitely be back. Special shout outs to our amazing crew on our amazingly beautiful vessel Nostra Vita."
Image: lilyallen/Instagram) lilyallen/Instagram)
The songstress gave fans a peek at their wedding snaps for the first time on Wednesday night.
Images showed the newly-weds posing outside Graceland Wedding Chapel in Vegas.
Lily was grinning from ear-to-ear as David laughed while romantically carrying his new wife in his arms.
Image: lilyallen/Instagram) lilyallen/Instagram)
They were married by Elvis impersonator Brendan Paul.
Another image showed Lily scoffing a burger outside an American diner.
She looked stunning in her custom-made Dior dress while looking into the love of her life's eyes.
Lily used her previous married name, Lily Cooper, as they exchanged vows earlier this week.
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Image: lily allen/Instagram) lily allen/Instagram)
On Thursday she showed off diamond encrusted wedding ring that sits below her engagement ring.
Her second marriage was very different to her first.
She tied the knot with painter and decorator Sam Cooper in the summer of 2011.
They married at St James' Church in Cranham, Gloucester and the ex-couple welcomed their daughter Marnie Rose later that year.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Michelle Keegan shows off washboard abs after completing workout in her home gym

Michelle Keegan happily showed off her washboard abs after completing another workout in the home gym she shares with husband Mark Wright .
The actress gave her Instagram followers a glimpse inside their makeshift studio as she posed in front of the floor to ceiling mirror and showed off the well-stocked space .
Michelle , 33 , looked like she 'd been putting the work as she dabbed herself with a towel while showing off her taut tum in a revealing crop top and leggings .
Former Our Girl star Michelle told her fans she 'd completed a class with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother Joshua Wright .
The enterprising Wright brothers recently set up their own fitness company TrainWright after inspiring fans during lockdown .
Michelle appears to have been converted by exercise junkie Mark after previously claiming she 'hates ' the gym .
When asked if she 'd ever reveal the secrets to her figure in a celebrity exercise DVD , Michelle gave a firm 'No . '
`` I hate the gym anyways but I push myself to go .
If I don ’ t go to the gym I don ’ t work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michelle appeared to be right at home in the studio she and Mark have installed at their luxury home .
Boasting about her latest antics to fans , the ex Corrie star wrote : `` Tough sesh today . ''
Michelle and Mark were forced to spend all their time at their Essex home recently after being caught out by changes to the coronavirus guidelines in Spain .
The pair were enjoying a break to Ibiza when it was announced tourists must quarantine for two weeks on their return to the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our Girl this year , said she did n't mind as the stunning holiday was worth the extra hassle .
Revealing how much she enjoyed the UK lockdown that was lifted in July , Michelle told Cosmopolitan : `` ' I 'm taking my dogs for daily walks , I 've been doing a jigsaw a week and I 've taken up cycling on a proper road bike .
We go out three times a week and do 11 miles !
`` I 'm writing two things .
I 've never had the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research and I 'm really enjoying the process .
It 's a comedy drama and a mini-series drama .
`` I had the idea for one of them a few years ago and this time has helped me get my ideas down on paper .
`` I 've had meetings with production companies on Zoom .
Hopefully it 's something we can get off the ground .
It 's exciting.|

The star has become a fitness convert after previously claiming she 'hates the gym'
Michelle Keegan shows off washboard abs after completing workout in her home gym
Michelle Keegan happily showed off her washboard abs after completing another workout in the home gym she shares with husband Mark Wright.
The actress gave her Instagram followers a glimpse inside their makeshift studio as she posed in front of the floor to ceiling mirror and showed off the well-stocked space.
Michelle, 33, looked like she'd been putting the work as she dabbed herself with a towel while showing off her taut tum in a revealing crop top and leggings.
Former Our Girl star Michelle told her fans she'd completed a class with the help of hubby Mark and his brother Joshua Wright.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The enterprising Wright brothers recently set up their own fitness company TrainWright after inspiring fans during lockdown.
Michelle appears to have been converted by exercise junkie Mark after previously claiming she 'hates' the gym.
When asked if she'd ever reveal the secrets to her figure in a celebrity exercise DVD, Michelle gave a firm 'No.'
"I hate the gym anyways but I push myself to go. If I don’t go to the gym I don’t work out," she explained.
Image: Michelle KeeganInstagram) Michelle KeeganInstagram)
Image: ITV) ITV)
But Michelle appeared to be right at home in the studio she and Mark have installed at their luxury home.
Boasting about her latest antics to fans, the ex Corrie star wrote: "Tough sesh today."
Michelle and Mark were forced to spend all their time at their Essex home recently after being caught out by changes to the coronavirus guidelines in Spain.
The pair were enjoying a break to Ibiza when it was announced tourists must quarantine for two weeks on their return to the UK.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Michelle, who quit her role in Our Girl this year, said she didn't mind as the stunning holiday was worth the extra hassle.
Revealing how much she enjoyed the UK lockdown that was lifted in July, Michelle told Cosmopolitan: "'I'm taking my dogs for daily walks, I've been doing a jigsaw a week and I've taken up cycling on a proper road bike. We go out three times a week and do 11 miles!
"I'm writing two things. I've never had the time to sit down, write and research and I'm really enjoying the process. It's a comedy drama and a mini-series drama.
"I had the idea for one of them a few years ago and this time has helped me get my ideas down on paper.
"I've had meetings with production companies on Zoom. Hopefully it's something we can get off the ground. It's exciting.|


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Love Island USA fans praise Tre as he dumps Kaitlynn for Justine in re-coupling

Love Island USA fans were left relieved to find out single Tre Forte chose Justine Ndiba over his ex Kaitlynn Anderson in the first bombshell re-coupling .
Thursday 's segment of the series saw the islanders gather together as the boys had to make decisions on who they wanted to pair with .
Viewers were left shocked as popular girl Justine became Tre 's new woman and Kaitlynn was sent packing her bags as the first contestant to be dumped from the show .
Tre jumped to Justine 's rescue after having chats with her previously , and decided he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the pair .
It was n't any easy choice for Tre , who had to decide between his former partner Kaitlynn and Justine - who he had rarely spoken to .
Kaitlynn was previously coupled up with Tre until Johnny Middlebrooks stole her off him .
Ahead of the first re-coupling , single Tre spoke to pal Johnny for some advice .
While chatting to Johnny , Tre admitted that he wanted to pick the girl that he could be affectionate with .
Johnny said : `` I know you are cool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to make a decision based off of if someone comes in and shows that girl that you pick a little bit of attention , if they 're going to jump shop just because they are getting attention.
” '' What I do n't want to happen , you 've got Justine and Jeremiah in bed , they 're sharing a bed .
But that 's all they are doing .
Just sharing a bed , '' Tre replied .
Johnny answered : `` So you want to share a bed with someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he replied : `` Yes exactly . ''
He dropped the bombshell news as the islanders gathered around the fire pit .
`` I want to couple up with this girl because she 's beautiful , and I know that we did n't have as many conversations but I do n't open up to people often , '' Tre announced .
He added : `` I feel like if I open up I leave myself vulnerable .
The conversations that we did have each time are left with something .
`` So the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is ... Justine . ''
Justine was thrilled by his choice , telling him : `` That was a good speech , '' as they sat down together as a new couple .
Meanwhile , Kaitlynn looked emotional as she had to leave her love behind .
She said : `` This is n't awkward at all . ''
Taking to Twitter , fans were pleased to see Tre had made the right decision .
One wrote : `` Tre has made the right decision .
But is he to be trusted ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I really hope so for Justine 's sake as they are really good together and have a strong connection A second added : `` Kaitlyn is not interested in Tre if he picks her over Justine , he deserves everything coming to him . ''
`` Tre and Justine look cute together though # LoveIsland , '' a third wrote .
After the shock dumping , two new boys entered the villa to stir things up .
Kierstan headed on a date with Caleb while Moira joined Calvin .
Calvin and Moira 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James .
What will happen next ?
*Love Island USA returns on Friday at 9pm on ITV2 .
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Love Island USA viewers were surprised to see single Tre Forte choose Justine Ndiba over Kaitlynn Anderson in the first shock re-coupling and dumping
Love Island USA fans praise Tre as he dumps Kaitlynn for Justine in bombshell re-coupling
Love Island USA fans were left relieved to find out single Tre Forte chose Justine Ndiba over his ex Kaitlynn Anderson in the first bombshell re-coupling.
Thursday's segment of the series saw the islanders gather together as the boys had to make decisions on who they wanted to pair with.
Viewers were left shocked as popular girl Justine became Tre's new woman and Kaitlynn was sent packing her bags as the first contestant to be dumped from the show.
Tre jumped to Justine's rescue after having chats with her previously, and decided he wanted to see where things could go between the pair.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It wasn't any easy choice for Tre, who had to decide between his former partner Kaitlynn and Justine - who he had rarely spoken to.
Kaitlynn was previously coupled up with Tre until Johnny Middlebrooks stole her off him.
Ahead of the first re-coupling, single Tre spoke to pal Johnny for some advice.
While chatting to Johnny, Tre admitted that he wanted to pick the girl that he could be affectionate with.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Johnny said: "I know you are cool with both of them. You've got to make a decision based off of if someone comes in and shows that girl that you pick a little bit of attention, if they're going to jump shop just because they are getting attention.”
"What I don't want to happen, you've got Justine and Jeremiah in bed, they're sharing a bed. But that's all they are doing. Just sharing a bed," Tre replied.
Johnny answered: "So you want to share a bed with someone you can cuddle with?"
Image: ITV) ITV)
As he replied: "Yes exactly."
He dropped the bombshell news as the islanders gathered around the fire pit.
"I want to couple up with this girl because she's beautiful, and I know that we didn't have as many conversations but I don't open up to people often," Tre announced.
He added: "I feel like if I open up I leave myself vulnerable. The conversations that we did have each time are left with something.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"So the girl I want to couple up with is... Justine."
Justine was thrilled by his choice, telling him: "That was a good speech," as they sat down together as a new couple.
Meanwhile, Kaitlynn looked emotional as she had to leave her love behind.
She said: "This isn't awkward at all."
Taking to Twitter, fans were pleased to see Tre had made the right decision.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One wrote: "Tre has made the right decision. But is he to be trusted? That's the million dollar question. I really hope so for Justine's sake as they are really good together and have a strong connection
A second added: "Kaitlyn is not interested in Tre if he picks her over Justine, he deserves everything coming to him."
"Tre and Justine look cute together though #LoveIsland," a third wrote.
After the shock dumping, two new boys entered the villa to stir things up.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Kierstan headed on a date with Caleb while Moira joined Calvin.
Calvin and Moira's discussions soon turned to her relationship with James.
What will happen next?
*Love Island USA returns on Friday at 9pm on ITV2.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Woman vomits 30 times a day due to 'invisible' disability bullies didn't believe

A woman vomits up to 30 times a day due to an 'invisible ' illness bullies and strangers refused to believe .
Beth Gallery , 23 , has to be fed through a tube to combat the chronic condition , gastroparesis , which means her stomach does not digest food and causes her to be sick .
First falling ill with the disease aged 12 , the NHS administrator spent six years with specialist doctors before she was diagnosed - leaving her malnourished body weighing just 6st 2lb and needing a feeding tube to keep her alive .
But Beth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffered an emotional toll as she says school bullies would tell her to 'just die ' and even strangers refused to believe she was seriously ill - causing her to feel suicidal by the age of 20 .
Now , after meeting her boyfriend , James Jeffers , 22 , the young blogger is refusing to let the illness hold her back .
She is flaunting her feeding tube on social media to show other people with hidden , chronic conditions not to be scared or embarrassed .
Beth said : `` Unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no idea from the outside that there is anything wrong with me .
`` I can vomit up to 30 times a day , I constantly feel sick and in pain and sometimes I get no warning before I need to throw up so I have to just do it in the street .
`` It 's really embarrassing , people think you 're drunk or if I use the disabled toilets they judge me and think I 'm being selfish by skipping the queue for the women 's .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tube and for the way that I looked .
`` People called me anorexic , told me I was lying about my illness and told me they wished my illness would just kill me .
I just felt like such an outcast .
`` I got to a point where I did n't want to be here anymore .
I could n't see how anything was going to get any better .
`` I could n't deal with social media and feeling like I was so different to everyone else . ''
Beth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she was 12 , and overnight started suffering with morning sickness which soon progressed to daily vomiting .
As well as fatigue , joint pain , feeling full despite not eating for hours , Beth dropped to 6st 2lb and was fitted with a permanent feeding tube to get some nutrients into her body at just 16 .
But despite countless tests and scans doctors were still unable to give her a diagnosis until she was 18 .
After six years of looking for answers , experts finally discovered she had gastroparesis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome which causes pain in her joints and PoTS ( Postural Tachycardia Syndrome ) which affects her centre of balance .
Beth said : `` When I first got sick I always assumed that I would just get better .
`` I had countless tests from endoscopies , colonoscopies , tests for epilepsy and eating disorders , I went on shakes and steroids , IV treatments , but nothing worked .
`` I think I went through eight or nine specialist doctors to get diagnosed .
`` When they eventually managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so what can we do ' and he just said 'nothing ' .
`` You always want to be diagnosed because the unknown is scary but for me getting diagnosed was as scary as not knowing because I suddenly realised I could n't be fixed .
`` I was in denial for so long , and when it eventually started to hit me I was so low , I lost all motivation with life .
`` It was n't until I met my boyfriend that I started to feel better about myself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has made me the person I am today and he says it makes me unique and that 's why he loves me so much . ''
After coming to terms with her diagnosis , Beth has been able to get back to a healthy weight of 10st and start managing her illness with anti sickness medication and incorporating being sick into her daily routine .
Since meeting James she has even been to music festivals and Ladies ' Day at the races , in a bid to not let anything hold her back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dedicated Instagram and Youtube page to share her story .
She said : `` Social media was n't like it is now , back then it was hard to see feeding tubes or me anybody else who had one .
`` It 's a scary thing knowing that you 're growing up and you 're very different to everybody else so I want to show off my feeding tube so other people in this situation have somewhere to turn to .
`` Now I know it 's okay to be different - not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swimwear model or looking like the girls on Love Island - a lot of young girls ca n't relate to that .
`` It 's amazing and it 's helping me to help other people just by telling them things like what to pack in a hospital bag or what to expect when you get a feeding tube fitted . ''
If you 're struggling and need to talk , the Samaritans operates a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively , you can email Jo @ samaritans.org if you 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You are not alone .

Beth Gallery, 23, has to be fed through a tube to combat the chronic condition, gastroparesis, which means her stomach does not digest food and causes her to vomit up to 30 times a day
A woman vomits up to 30 times a day due to an 'invisible' illness bullies and strangers refused to believe.
Beth Gallery, 23, has to be fed through a tube to combat the chronic condition, gastroparesis, which means her stomach does not digest food and causes her to be sick.
First falling ill with the disease aged 12, the NHS administrator spent six years with specialist doctors before she was diagnosed - leaving her malnourished body weighing just 6st 2lb and needing a feeding tube to keep her alive.
But Beth, of Preston, Lancs., also suffered an emotional toll as she says school bullies would tell her to 'just die' and even strangers refused to believe she was seriously ill - causing her to feel suicidal by the age of 20.
Now, after meeting her boyfriend, James Jeffers, 22, the young blogger is refusing to let the illness hold her back.
She is flaunting her feeding tube on social media to show other people with hidden, chronic conditions not to be scared or embarrassed.
Image: @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS) @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS)
Beth said: "Unless you see my feeding tube you would have no idea from the outside that there is anything wrong with me.
"I can vomit up to 30 times a day, I constantly feel sick and in pain and sometimes I get no warning before I need to throw up so I have to just do it in the street.
"It's really embarrassing, people think you're drunk or if I use the disabled toilets they judge me and think I'm being selfish by skipping the queue for the women's.
"I got bullied in school for my feeding tube and for the way that I looked.
Image: @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS) @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS) Image: @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS) @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS)
"People called me anorexic, told me I was lying about my illness and told me they wished my illness would just kill me. I just felt like such an outcast.
"I got to a point where I didn't want to be here anymore. I couldn't see how anything was going to get any better.
"I couldn't deal with social media and feeling like I was so different to everyone else."
Beth first realised that something wasn't right when she was 12, and overnight started suffering with morning sickness which soon progressed to daily vomiting.
Image: @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS) @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS)
As well as fatigue, joint pain, feeling full despite not eating for hours, Beth dropped to 6st 2lb and was fitted with a permanent feeding tube to get some nutrients into her body at just 16.
But despite countless tests and scans doctors were still unable to give her a diagnosis until she was 18.
After six years of looking for answers, experts finally discovered she had gastroparesis as well as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome which causes pain in her joints and PoTS (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome) which affects her centre of balance.
Image: @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS) @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS)
Beth said: "When I first got sick I always assumed that I would just get better.
"I had countless tests from endoscopies, colonoscopies, tests for epilepsy and eating disorders, I went on shakes and steroids, IV treatments, but nothing worked.
"I think I went through eight or nine specialist doctors to get diagnosed.
"When they eventually managed to diagnose me with gastroparesis I said 'okay so what can we do' and he just said 'nothing'.
"You always want to be diagnosed because the unknown is scary but for me getting diagnosed was as scary as not knowing because I suddenly realised I couldn't be fixed.
Image: @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS) @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS)
"I was in denial for so long, and when it eventually started to hit me I was so low, I lost all motivation with life.
"It wasn't until I met my boyfriend that I started to feel better about myself.
"He tells me that my illness has made me the person I am today and he says it makes me unique and that's why he loves me so much."
After coming to terms with her diagnosis, Beth has been able to get back to a healthy weight of 10st and start managing her illness with anti sickness medication and incorporating being sick into her daily routine.
Since meeting James she has even been to music festivals and Ladies' Day at the races, in a bid to not let anything hold her back.
Now Beth has set up a dedicated Instagram and Youtube page to share her story.
Image: @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS) @beths.battle_ / MERCURY PRESS)
She said: "Social media wasn't like it is now, back then it was hard to see feeding tubes or me anybody else who had one.
"It's a scary thing knowing that you're growing up and you're very different to everybody else so I want to show off my feeding tube so other people in this situation have somewhere to turn to.
"Now I know it's okay to be different - not everything is about being a size six swimwear model or looking like the girls on Love Island - a lot of young girls can't relate to that.
"It's amazing and it's helping me to help other people just by telling them things like what to pack in a hospital bag or what to expect when you get a feeding tube fitted."
If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operates a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123.
Alternatively, you can email Jo@samaritans.org if you'd prefer to write down how you feel.
You are not alone.


thedailymirror--2020-09-10--Beauty salon 'to be shut down' after poster denying coronavirus 'put back up'

A beauty salon may be shut down after council officers found it was still displaying posters that denied the existence of coronavirus .
Skin Kerr Aesthetics Hair & Beauty in Bootle , Merseyside , was reported this week to have two posters in its windows declaring Covid a `` bulls*** voodoo virus . ''
The poster contained a series of bullet points stating : `` Covid Free Salon ; no masks , we take cash ; covid talk is banned ; you ca n't catch what does n't exist . ''
The owner would n't allow people through the door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When contacted earlier this week , a woman stating she was the manager told a reporter she `` did not wish to discuss '' her views .
Environmental Health officers from Sefton Council visited the salon this week and demanded the posters be taken down permanently .
However one of the posters appeared to have been stuck back up yesterday afternoon .
Under rules designed to limit the spread of the disease , hairdressers and salon staff are required to wear surgical face masks as well as clear visors .
Hairdressers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from August 15 all close contact beauty services , including facials and eyebrow treatments were allowed to resume .
A spokeswoman for Sefton Council said : `` The poster had been removed on Tuesday 8 September , and after a meeting with the owner yesterday and Sefton Council understood this was a permanent move .
`` During the meeting , Environmental Health officers were also satisfied that all the measures currently required for the safe operation of the premises were in place .
`` However , after reports that the poster was back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September ) , they returned .
`` The posters in question have been seized and discussions will now take place with Sefton ’ s Director of Public Health to instigate closure proceedings on the premises . ''
So far , 41,554 have died in the UK from the coronavirus , with 1,117 losing their lives in Merseyside hospitals alone .
The owner was panned on social media for their alleged actions .
One , who tagged Merseyside Police in his comment on Twitter wrote : `` Can we do something about this irresponsible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Merseyside already hovering just below levels to have restrictions reimposed . ''
Another person took to Twitter to warn people to `` avoid '' the salon after seeing the sign , they wrote : `` Getting your hair or nails done in Liverpool ?
Here ’ s one to AVOID .
Nice one guys !
Doing a great job at flushing your biz down the toilet ! ''

Skin Kerr Aesthetics Hair & Beauty in Bootle, Merseyside, was reported this week to have two posters in its windows declaring Covid-19 as "bulls***"
Beauty salon 'to be shut down' after poster denying coronavirus 'put back up'
A beauty salon may be shut down after council officers found it was still displaying posters that denied the existence of coronavirus.
Skin Kerr Aesthetics Hair & Beauty in Bootle, Merseyside, was reported this week to have two posters in its windows declaring Covid a "bulls*** voodoo virus."
The poster contained a series of bullet points stating: "Covid Free Salon; no masks, we take cash; covid talk is banned; you can't catch what doesn't exist."
The owner wouldn't allow people through the door wearing masks, reports the Liverpool Echo.
When contacted earlier this week, a woman stating she was the manager told a reporter she "did not wish to discuss" her views.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
Environmental Health officers from Sefton Council visited the salon this week and demanded the posters be taken down permanently.
However one of the posters appeared to have been stuck back up yesterday afternoon.
Under rules designed to limit the spread of the disease, hairdressers and salon staff are required to wear surgical face masks as well as clear visors.
Hairdressers and barbershops re-opened on July 4, meanwhile from August 15 all close contact beauty services, including facials and eyebrow treatments were allowed to resume.
A spokeswoman for Sefton Council said: "The poster had been removed on Tuesday 8 September, and after a meeting with the owner yesterday and Sefton Council understood this was a permanent move.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
"During the meeting, Environmental Health officers were also satisfied that all the measures currently required for the safe operation of the premises were in place.
"However, after reports that the poster was back on display this morning (Thursday 10 September), they returned.
"The posters in question have been seized and discussions will now take place with Sefton’s Director of Public Health to instigate closure proceedings on the premises."
So far, 41,554 have died in the UK from the coronavirus, with 1,117 losing their lives in Merseyside hospitals alone.
The owner was panned on social media for their alleged actions.
One, who tagged Merseyside Police in his comment on Twitter wrote: "Can we do something about this irresponsible business owner - @skinkerr clinic please? Merseyside already hovering just below levels to have restrictions reimposed."
Another person took to Twitter to warn people to "avoid" the salon after seeing the sign, they wrote: "Getting your hair or nails done in Liverpool? Here’s one to AVOID. Nice one guys! Doing a great job at flushing your biz down the toilet!"