thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Desperate Phil Schofield admits he's at 'breaking point' and has 'had enough'

This Morning host Phillip Schofield revealed he is at `` breaking point '' now over the restrictions on families seeing each other at Christmas this year .
He said he has `` had enough '' of the rules that mean many families will not be able to visit each other this festive season , as the new tiers were announced nationwide .
Speaking to guest Lora Evans , he said : `` You say everyone 's at breaking point .
`` I know I am , actually , as a matter of fact . ''
He continued : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of people and say I 've had enough , I have had enough .
`` I will follow the rules , but I 've had enough .
`` But as far as everyone 's mental health is concerned , taking a little slice of Christmas you say is going to be good for everyone . ''
`` We are following the rules and the bubbles that we are allowed , '' he clarified .
`` Obviously we hope everyone stays safe this Christmas , but inevitably up and down the country , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come into contact with someone with Covid .
`` Essentially , is it worth dying for five days at Christmas ? ''
he asked .
Meanwhile , he was joined by Celia Walden , a journalist who is married to Good Morning Britain 's Piers Morgan .
She revealed the family have big plans for a party next year when the pandemic is over , as they are opting to just spend Christmas together with their nine-year-old daughter Elise .
She explained : `` I think it 's very sad , I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's difficult because Piers has a huge family , then suddenly who do you pick ?
It 's like weddings - and that 's going to lead to arguments .
`` We thought it would be cleaner , this one year , to do it very , very intimately with just us three . ''
* This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

PHIL SCHOFIELD ADMITS HE IS AT 'BREAKING POINT' AS HE SLAMS CHRISTMAS LOCKDOWN
PHIL SCHOFIELD ADMITS HE IS AT 'BREAKING POINT' AS HE SLAMS CHRISTMAS LOCKDOWN
This Morning host Phillip Schofield said he'd "had enough" in a desperate rant over mental health and Christmas restrictions
Desperate Phil Schofield admits he's at 'breaking point' and has 'had enough'
This Morning host Phillip Schofield revealed he is at "breaking point" now over the restrictions on families seeing each other at Christmas this year.
He said he has "had enough" of the rules that mean many families will not be able to visit each other this festive season, as the new tiers were announced nationwide.
Speaking to guest Lora Evans, he said: "You say everyone's at breaking point.
"I know I am, actually, as a matter of fact.''
Image: ITV) ITV)
He continued: "I am quite happy to speak for a lot of people and say I've had enough, I have had enough.
"I will follow the rules, but I've had enough.
"But as far as everyone's mental health is concerned, taking a little slice of Christmas you say is going to be good for everyone."
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
"We are following the rules and the bubbles that we are allowed," he clarified.
"Obviously we hope everyone stays safe this Christmas, but inevitably up and down the country, there will be those people who inadvertently come into contact with someone with Covid.
"Essentially, is it worth dying for five days at Christmas?" he asked.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Meanwhile, he was joined by Celia Walden, a journalist who is married to Good Morning Britain's Piers Morgan.
She revealed the family have big plans for a party next year when the pandemic is over, as they are opting to just spend Christmas together with their nine-year-old daughter Elise.
She explained: "I think it's very sad, I'm sad about all of it.
"It's difficult because Piers has a huge family, then suddenly who do you pick? It's like weddings - and that's going to lead to arguments.
"We thought it would be cleaner, this one year, to do it very, very intimately with just us three."
* This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Kaley Cuoco mourns her dog Petunia's death after a 'life of untold loneliness'

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco paid a loving tribute to her rescue dog Petunia after her death .
They had only adopted the elderly brown Pit Bull in August after she had suffered a `` life of untold loneliness and hardship '' .
Heartbroken actress Kaley , 34 , reposted her husband Karl Cook 's message on Instagram on Thursday .
Her husband revealed they were missing her already after she had deeply affected their lives and touched their hearts .
In a lengthy tribute , he wrote : `` After a life of untold loneliness and hardship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am happy .
`` We did what we adopted petunia to do better than anyone else , give her everything .
She is resting at peace , with everyday ’ s sunset to warm her .
`` That is what matters most .
Petunia it is not the amount of time together , but it ’ s affects on the soul .
`` You affected everyone who met you .
You ’ re forever my old lady .
I miss you so much already , sleep my sweet angel . ''
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing in the garden to celebrate her memory .
Among the collection of snaps , there was a picture of Kaley sleeping alongside Petunia capturing their close bond .
Another photograph showed Petunia giving Karl a look of love while they sat together .
Kaley responded on her Instagram : `` Thank you @ PawsForLifeK9 for initially saving her .
We were so honored to love her in her final days . ''
The actress uses her celebrity status to try get rescue dogs a forever home .
With the hashtag `` mutt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge fan base on Instagram to dogs in need of a home from rescue centres .
Both Kaley and Karl have a shared mutual love of dogs .
So it 's no wonder the long-time couple have an ever-growing family of furry pets .
Their love story stretches back to March 2016 when they went Instagram official .
Not long after , the lovebirds took their relationship to the red carpet for the first time .
In June 2018 , the couple got married in a horse stable - PEOPLE reported .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11.75 million estate in Hidden Hills in California .

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco shared her heartache over her rescue dog Petunia's death following a "life of untold loneliness and hardship"
Kaley Cuoco mourns her dog Petunia's death after a 'life of untold loneliness'
The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco paid a loving tribute to her rescue dog Petunia after her death.
They had only adopted the elderly brown Pit Bull in August after she had suffered a "life of untold loneliness and hardship".
Heartbroken actress Kaley, 34, reposted her husband Karl Cook's message on Instagram on Thursday.
Her husband revealed they were missing her already after she had deeply affected their lives and touched their hearts.
In a lengthy tribute, he wrote: "After a life of untold loneliness and hardship she is at rest. For that I am happy.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"We did what we adopted petunia to do better than anyone else, give her everything. She is resting at peace, with everyday’s sunset to warm her.
"That is what matters most. Petunia it is not the amount of time together, but it’s affects on the soul.
"You affected everyone who met you. You’re forever my old lady. I miss you so much already, sleep my sweet angel."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
They shared cute photographs of Petunia sleeping and playing in the garden to celebrate her memory.
Among the collection of snaps, there was a picture of Kaley sleeping alongside Petunia capturing their close bond.
Another photograph showed Petunia giving Karl a look of love while they sat together.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Kaley responded on her Instagram: "Thank you @PawsForLifeK9 for initially saving her. We were so honored to love her in her final days."
The actress uses her celebrity status to try get rescue dogs a forever home.
With the hashtag "mutt Monday", the star introduces her huge fan base on Instagram to dogs in need of a home from rescue centres.
Both Kaley and Karl have a shared mutual love of dogs.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
So it's no wonder the long-time couple have an ever-growing family of furry pets.
Their love story stretches back to March 2016 when they went Instagram official.
Not long after, the lovebirds took their relationship to the red carpet for the first time.
In June 2018, the couple got married in a horse stable - PEOPLE reported.
Earlier this year, they bought a $11.75 million estate in Hidden Hills in California.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Police officer who used 7p barcode for £9.95 Krispy Kreme doughnuts sacked

An on-duty police officer who dishonestly used a carrots ' 7p barcode to purchase a £9.95 box of 12 Krispy Kreme doughnuts has been sacked for gross misconduct .
Pc Simon Read claimed at a disciplinary hearing that he made an `` honest mistake '' at the self-service tills at Tesco Extra in Wisbech , Cambridgeshire , which was borne out of `` human error '' .
But a panel ruled that his explanation was `` lacking in credibility '' and sacked him saying his behaviour on February 10 this year had `` undermined public confidence in the police '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uniform when he purchased four items from the store - the tray of 12 doughnuts , the carrots , a sandwich and a drink .
He scanned the carrots barcode twice and failed to scan the doughnuts barcode , paying around £4 for the items instead of about £14 .
A manager at Tesco later alerted police to reports of a `` suspicious police officer at its store '' and the matter was investigated , a hearing in Peterborough was told .
Sharmistha Michaels , the legally-qualified chair of the disciplinary panel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probabilities we are satisfied that Pc Read did intentionally scan the wrong barcode . ''
Pc Read claimed he had not checked the screen of the self-service till , but CCTV showed him looking at it to select his method of payment , Ms Michaels said .
The officer had stuck the carrots barcode to the doughnuts box , on the same side as its barcode , she said .
She added that if he intended to pay the correct price he could have checked that he scanned the right barcode .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had opportunities to put it right , she said , including when his contactless payment failed and he had to use chip and pin instead .
The panel concluded that Pc Read breached professional standards of honesty and integrity and that this amounted to gross misconduct .
Ms Michaels said : `` The officer 's behaviour has undermined public confidence in the police . ''
She said Pc Read 's actions were `` incompatible with his role as a police officer '' and he was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the misconduct case , said it was `` an officer effectively stealing while in uniform '' .
`` He was using his uniform as cover , '' said Mr Ley-Morgan .
`` Who would be suspicious of a police officer ? ''
Carolina Bracken , Pc Read 's lawyer , said he had an `` unblemished career '' before the incident and was involved in Donald Trump 's visit to Blenheim Palace and several royal weddings while serving with Thames Valley Police from 2008 .
He was one of the officers involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was dragged to his death by a getaway car in Berkshire in 2019 , she added .
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Ms Bracken said the case weighed heavily on PC Read and he had received prank calls in the night from people offering him doughnuts .
Pc Read has a right to appeal against the panel 's decision .

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Simon Read attached a 7p barcode sticker for carrots to a £9.95 box of 12 Krispy Kreme donuts then used a self-service checkout - claiming he made an "honest mistake" - a panel heard
Royal wedding officer sacked after paying 7p for 12 Krispy Kreme donuts at scanner
A respected PC who helped police several Royal Weddings has been sacked after he underpaid for a box of donuts while on duty.
PC Simon Read attached a 7p barcode sticker for loose carrots to a £9.95 box of 12 Krispy Kreme donuts.
The 37-year-old told a disciplinary hearing that he made an "honest mistake" while scanning the items at Tesco self-service tills.
But today a panel ruled his explanation was "lacking in credibility".
Lawyer Mark Ley-Morgan, who set out the misconduct case, described Read as "an officer effectively stealing while in uniform".
He added: "He was using his uniform as cover. Who would be suspicious of a police officer?"
Panel chair Sharmistha Michaels concluded that PC Read's behaviour amounted to gross misconduct and dismissed him without notice.
She said: "We feel that if this had been a genuine mistake, there would have been numerous occasions for this to be remedied by the officer.
"On the balance of probability, we say that he intentionally scanned the wrong barcode, and that his conduct was therefore dishonest, and his behaviour discreditable.
"This breach of the standards of professional behaviour was so serious that we have found it to amount to gross misconduct, and dismissal is therefore justified."
The Cambridgeshire Police misconduct hearing was told that PC Read had an "unblemished career" before the incident.
Image: PA) PA)
He joined Thames Valley Police in 2008 and was involved in Donald Trump's visit to Blenheim Palace and several royal weddings.
Read transferred to Cambridgeshire Police in January this year only one month before the donut incident.
He was in uniform when he purchased four items from a Tesco Extra in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire on February 10 this year.
The 12 donuts, carrots, sandwich and drink should have cost £14.
However, PC Read scanned the carrots barcode twice and failed to scan the donuts barcode, meaning he paid just £4.
A Tesco manager later reported a "suspicious police officer at its store" triggering an investigation.
PC Read told the hearing in Peterborough, Cambs., that he stuck the carrot barcode on the donut box as part of a prank.
He claimed he was buying the carrots as a joke for a colleague and did not wish to give away what was inside the bag.
But the misconduct panel disagreed and ruled his actions were deliberate.
Carolina Bracken, PC Read's lawyer, revealed he served in the Armed Forces before joining TVP.
While there he was one of the officers involved in the case of Pc Andrew Harper, who was dragged to his death in Berkshire in 2019.
She said the donut allegation weighed heavily on her client who has recently received night-time prank calls from people offering him donuts.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Bin collection strike planned for Christmas over bullying and harassment claims

Refuse collectors are to strike over Christmas and the New Year over allegations of bullying and harassment .
Members of Unite employed by contractors in Doncaster will walk out on 15 December , Christmas Eve and New Year 's Eve and 4 January .
The union warned of further strikes in the new year if the dispute is not resolved .
Unite said the dispute worsened when a union representative was sacked .
Unite regional officer Shane Sweeting said : `` Our members have worked throughout two lockdowns to ensure that Doncaster 's rubbish is collected but they are simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manner any longer .
`` It is now incumbent on Doncaster council to drag its contractor into line or consider terminating the contract . ''
Unite said workers are experiencing `` constant bullying and harassment from managers '' - with tactics including trawling historic CCTV footage to build disciplinary cases against members in order to develop a case for dismissal .
Unite said management used these tactics in order to suspend Unite ’ s lead representative Damien Nota .
`` Unite believes that with the intervention of the council , the reinstatement of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bullying culture will immediately end , this dispute could still be resolved , '' Sweeting said .
`` However the clock is ticking . ''

Refuse collectors in Doncaster will be downing tools over the festive period in an effort to force the council to take action over a contractor unions want either brought into line or scrapped
Bin collection strike planned for Christmas over bullying and harassment claims
Refuse collectors are to strike over Christmas and the New Year over allegations of bullying and harassment.
Members of Unite employed by contractors in Doncaster will walk out on 15 December, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve and 4 January.
The union warned of further strikes in the new year if the dispute is not resolved.
Unite said the dispute worsened when a union representative was sacked.
Unite regional officer Shane Sweeting said: "Our members have worked throughout two lockdowns to ensure that Doncaster's rubbish is collected but they are simply not prepared to be treated in this manner any longer.
"It is now incumbent on Doncaster council to drag its contractor into line or consider terminating the contract."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Unite said workers are experiencing "constant bullying and harassment from managers" - with tactics including trawling historic CCTV footage to build disciplinary cases against members in order to develop a case for dismissal.
Unite said management used these tactics in order to suspend Unite’s lead representative Damien Nota.
"Unite believes that with the intervention of the council, the reinstatement of Mr Nota and cast iron commitments that the bullying culture will immediately end, this dispute could still be resolved," Sweeting said.
"However the clock is ticking."


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Barcelona's iconic Nou Camp stadium could soon be named after Messi

Barcelona presidential hopeful Emili Rousaud has promised to hold a referendum over naming the Nou Camp after Lionel Messi if he is elected in January .
Rousaud is one of the candidates hoping to succeed the already departed Josep Maria Bartomeu at the beginning of next year , and as well as changing the name of the stadium he has also promised that he will sign Neymar and another unnamed superstar next summer .
Barca have bee floundering of late amid poor results at the start of the season , with the club currently down in 13th place in La @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sociedad having lost three of their opening eight games .
New manager Ronald Koeman has been unable to lift the mood around the club , with Messi still to sign a new contract and able to walk away for free next summer .
But Rousaud , perhaps in a desperate attempt to keep the club icon , has made the ground name change one of his major policies as he hopes to be elected .
`` We will hold a referendum to change the name of the stadium to Camp Nou - Leo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , via Marca .
He is also confident that Neymar can be brought back to the club , despite the Brazilian currently being involved in a lawsuit against them over contractual issues .
`` We 're going to sign two top players , one of them is Neymar , '' Rousaud continued .
`` We are working to bring him back to Barcelona ... if he withdraws the lawsuit he has against the club .
`` We hope to be able to announce soon the name of the other big-name player we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It will not leave anyone indifferent .
We have a direct line to the player . ''
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One of the club's presidential hopefuls says a referendum will be held to change the name of the stadium if he is elected in January
Barcelona presidential hopeful Emili Rousaud has promised to hold a referendum over naming the Nou Camp after Lionel Messi if he is elected in January.
Rousaud is one of the candidates hoping to succeed the already departed Josep Maria Bartomeu at the beginning of next year, and as well as changing the name of the stadium he has also promised that he will sign Neymar and another unnamed superstar next summer.
Barca have bee floundering of late amid poor results at the start of the season, with the club currently down in 13th place in La Liga and 12 points behind leaders Real Sociedad having lost three of their opening eight games.
New manager Ronald Koeman has been unable to lift the mood around the club, with Messi still to sign a new contract and able to walk away for free next summer.
Image: EFE/PA Images) EFE/PA Images)
But Rousaud, perhaps in a desperate attempt to keep the club icon, has made the ground name change one of his major policies as he hopes to be elected.
"We will hold a referendum to change the name of the stadium to Camp Nou - Leo Messi," he said on Thursday, via Marca.
He is also confident that Neymar can be brought back to the club, despite the Brazilian currently being involved in a lawsuit against them over contractual issues.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"We're going to sign two top players, one of them is Neymar," Rousaud continued.
"We are working to bring him back to Barcelona... if he withdraws the lawsuit he has against the club.
"We hope to be able to announce soon the name of the other big-name player we want to bring," he said. "It will not leave anyone indifferent. We have a direct line to the player."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Bank impersonation scam was put to top of savings search results by Google Ads

Here ’ s yet more evidence of Google making money by allowing fraudsters to advertise on its platform , putting their predatory websites at the top of search results .
I searched for “ Best Savings Rates ” and the top result was a Google Ad for fr-savings.com which promised “ Access to risk-free high interest savings account offering steady and stable returns ” .
Its website claimed that investments up to £85,000 would be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme .
But there were several red flags : the fact that it uses a virtual office and fails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have prompted Google to refuse to carry the advert .
It also carried a string of fake testimonials that have appeared on other sham investment comparison sites .
One is from someone using the name Gordon Moss , saying he would recommend fr-savings to any friends “ wanting to get the best out of their pension pot ” .
`` The service I received from Alan Thomas and Terry Matthews was excellent and definitely worthy of the five star rating , '' it read .
“ Gordon Moss ” said exactly the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who amazingly also seem to employ an Alan Thomas and Terry Matthews , according to their testimonials .
All of those websites were also promoted by Google Ads and all are on the consumer alert list published by the Financial Conduct Authority for operating without authorisation .
I registered with fr-savings and was phoned back by someone using the name Scott Stevens and who claimed to work at Brown Shipley & Co .
He offered one-year fixed-rate savings bonds at a tempting 2.5 % interest on balances under £50,000 , rising to 3.7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a lot better than high street banks are paying , you are guaranteed a fixed rate over the fixed term ” he gushed .
In a second phone call “ Scott Stevens ” got his own made-up name confused , this time calling himself Steven Thompson .
Whatever his real name , he was lying when he claimed to work at Brown Shipley , which is a long-standing private bank registered with the FCA .
The bank told me that the phone number and email address he uses have no connection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Moorgate in the City of London , round the corner from the Bank of England , and not at the rented office space that `` Steven Thompson '' gave me at 86-90 Paul Street to the north in much less prestigious Hackney .
“ Investment fraud is something we all need to be vigilant about , ” said a Brown Shipley spokesman .
“ If you are ever in doubt about whether a call from an investment adviser is genuine you should hang up , independently look up the investment company ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Google insists that it has invested significant resources in the fight against scammers : “ We remain committed to fighting those working to evade our systems ” , they say .
Really ?
From where I ’ m sitting it looks like they ’ re making money by helping fraudsters to inflict their sham websites on the public .

Despite its claims to the contrary, Google is doing everything it can to prove it's the fraudster's friend
Here’s yet more evidence of Google making money by allowing fraudsters to advertise on its platform, putting their predatory websites at the top of search results.
I searched for “Best Savings Rates” and the top result was a Google Ad for fr-savings.com which promised “Access to risk-free high interest savings account offering steady and stable returns”.
Its website claimed that investments up to £85,000 would be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
"Invest wisely with FSCS protected savings accounts," it advised.
But there were several red flags: the fact that it uses a virtual office and fails to give its company details should alone have prompted Google to refuse to carry the advert.
It also carried a string of fake testimonials that have appeared on other sham investment comparison sites.
One is from someone using the name Gordon Moss, saying he would recommend fr-savings to any friends “wanting to get the best out of their pension pot”.
"The service I received from Alan Thomas and Terry Matthews was excellent and definitely worthy of the five star rating," it read.
Funnily enough, “Gordon Moss” said exactly the same about uksavingssociety.com, uk-investmentbonds.com and uk-savingsaccounts.com, who amazingly also seem to employ an Alan Thomas and Terry Matthews, according to their testimonials.
All of those websites were also promoted by Google Ads and all are on the consumer alert list published by the Financial Conduct Authority for operating without authorisation.
I registered with fr-savings using a pseudonym and was phoned back by someone using the name Scott Stevens and who claimed to work at Brown Shipley & Co.
He offered one-year fixed-rate savings bonds at a tempting 2.5% interest on balances under £50,000, rising to 3.7% on five-year accounts.
“It’s a lot better than high street banks are paying, you are guaranteed a fixed rate over the fixed term” he gushed.
In a second phone call “Scott Stevens” got his own made-up name confused, this time calling himself Steven Thompson.
Whatever his real name, he was lying when he claimed to work at Brown Shipley, which is a long-standing private bank registered with the FCA. The bank told me that the phone number and email address he uses have no connection with them, and it is based at Moorgate in the City of London, round the corner from the Bank of England, and not at the rented office space that "Steven Thompson" gave me at 86-90 Paul Street to the north in much less prestigious Hackney.
“Investment fraud is something we all need to be vigilant about,” said a Brown Shipley spokesman.
“If you are ever in doubt about whether a call from an investment adviser is genuine you should hang up, independently look up the investment company’s phone number and dial them directly.”
Google insists that it has invested significant resources in the fight against scammers: “We remain committed to fighting those working to evade our systems”, they say.
Really? From where I’m sitting it looks like they’re minting it by helping fraudsters to inflict their sham websites on the public.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--France president Emmanuel Macron praises Maradona with dig at Margaret Thatcher

France president Emmanuel Macron has praised Diego Maradona with a blatant dig at late former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher .
Argentina football legend Maradona passed away aged 60 on Wednesday after suffering heart failure whilst sleeping at home in Buenos Aires .
Tributes have poured in from across the world of sport and beyond for the much-loved forward , highly regarded as one the greatest ever players .
Macron chose to pay his own respects to Maradona with a strange tribute , hailing him for defeating `` Margaret Thatcher 's England '' in the 1986 World Cup .
Maradona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using his 'Hand of God ' to score Argentina 's first , before producing a spectacular solo effort for their second on the way to victory .
The win came just four years after England had claimed victory in the Falklands War between the two nations while under Thatcher 's leadership .
Macron 's comments were among a 600-word statement made by the Elysee , during which he also hailed Maradona as the best player of all time , even ahead of French legends Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane .
The statement told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history of a country scarred by dictatorship and military defeat . ''
Before explaining : `` This resurrection took place in 1986 , in the most geopolitical match in football history , a World Cup quarter-final against Margaret Thatcher 's England .
`` On June 22 , 1986 , in Mexico City , he scored his first goal with God as a teammate .
The miracle is disputed , but the referee did n't see a thing : Maradona 's sense of showmanship made him irrelevant . ''
During the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` genius '' and an `` artist '' while claiming the football pitch was the stage for his own revolution , before ending it with : `` Diego remains . ''
Thousands of fans are paying homage to Maradona at the presidential palace in Argentina , as the country begins three days of national mourning for their hero .
Maradona 's coffin is on display at the palace and is expected to attract over one million visitors in the coming days .

Maradona's death has been felt widely across the world with no shortage of tributes for the Argentinian superstar, with President Macron the latest to offer his condolences
France president Emmanuel Macron has praised Diego Maradona with a blatant dig at late former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
Argentina football legend Maradona passed away aged 60 on Wednesday after suffering heart failure whilst sleeping at home in Buenos Aires.
Tributes have poured in from across the world of sport and beyond for the much-loved forward, highly regarded as one the greatest ever players.
Macron chose to pay his own respects to Maradona with a strange tribute, hailing him for defeating "Margaret Thatcher's England" in the 1986 World Cup.
Maradona infamously cheated in the quarter-final fixture, using his 'Hand of God' to score Argentina's first, before producing a spectacular solo effort for their second on the way to victory.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The win came just four years after England had claimed victory in the Falklands War between the two nations while under Thatcher's leadership.
Macron's comments were among a 600-word statement made by the Elysee, during which he also hailed Maradona as the best player of all time, even ahead of French legends Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane.
The statement told how Maradona "had to write the history of a country scarred by dictatorship and military defeat."
Before explaining: "This resurrection took place in 1986, in the most geopolitical match in football history, a World Cup quarter-final against Margaret Thatcher's England.
"On June 22, 1986, in Mexico City, he scored his first goal with God as a teammate. The miracle is disputed, but the referee didn't see a thing: Maradona's sense of showmanship made him irrelevant."
Image: EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
During the rest of the tribute, Macron refers to Maradona as a "genius" and an "artist" while claiming the football pitch was the stage for his own revolution, before ending it with: "Diego remains."
Thousands of fans are paying homage to Maradona at the presidential palace in Argentina, as the country begins three days of national mourning for their hero.
Maradona's coffin is on display at the palace and is expected to attract over one million visitors in the coming days.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Little girl, 7, was calling her mum when stranger killed her in park, court told

A seven-year-old girl was on her scooter in a park calling out to her mother when a stranger slit her throat , a murder trial has heard .
Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard Little Emily Jones had been brought to Queen 's Park in Bolton that Sunday afternoon by her father Mark Jones when she was attacked by Eltiona Skana .
Emily was calling out to her mother , Sarah Barnes , who was jogging around the park wearing headphones , moments before the attack on March 22 this year .
Michael Brady QC , opening the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emily 's path towards her mum took her past the defendant who , as Emily scooted by , grabbed her and in one movement slit her throat with the craft knife and then threw her to the ground .
`` There had been no interaction between Emily and the defendant .
`` The wound was un-survivable and Emily died shortly thereafter . ''
Skana is appearing at the trial via video-link from high security Rampton Hospital .
The 30-year-old has admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility but denies murder .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emily 's father took her to the park on her scooter while her mother had gone for a run .
At the same time Skana , originally from Albania , was sat alone on a park bench with the knife she had bought earlier that day .
Mr Brady said : `` Emily , oblivious of the defendant , had seen her mother running in the distance and was scooting towards her , some yards ahead of her father .
`` As she scooted along , she was heard to call out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her because of the distance between them and the fact that Ms Barnes had her headphones on .
`` Emily 's path towards her mum took her past the defendant who , as Emily scooted by , grabbed her and in one movement slit her throat with the craft knife and then threw her to the ground . ''
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Mr Canty handed his baby daughter to his wife , ran after Skana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straddled her to detain her until police arrived .
Mr Brady said although it is accepted the defendant does have , and has had , mental health difficulties for a number of years , it is for the jury to decide whether this is a case of murder rather than manslaughter .
The trial is scheduled to last around five days .

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Jurors at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard little Emily had been brought to Queen's Park in Bolton by her father Mark Jones when she was attacked by Eltiona Skana
Little girl, 7, was calling to her mum when stranger slit her throat in park, court hears
A seven-year-old girl was on her scooter in a park calling out to her mother when a stranger slit her throat, a murder trial has heard.
Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard Little Emily Jones had been brought to Queen's Park in Bolton that Sunday afternoon by her father Mark Jones when she was attacked by Eltiona Skana.
Emily was calling out to her mother, Sarah Barnes, who was jogging around the park wearing headphones, moments before the attack on March 22 this year.
Michael Brady QC, opening the case for the prosecution, said: "Emily's path towards her mum took her past the defendant who, as Emily scooted by, grabbed her and in one movement slit her throat with the craft knife and then threw her to the ground.
"There had been no interaction between Emily and the defendant.
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"The wound was un-survivable and Emily died shortly thereafter."
Skana is appearing at the trial via video-link from high security Rampton Hospital.
The 30-year-old has admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility but denies murder.
Mr Brady said at around 2.15pm that day Emily's father took her to the park on her scooter while her mother had gone for a run.
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At the same time Skana, originally from Albania, was sat alone on a park bench with the knife she had bought earlier that day.
Mr Brady said: "Emily, oblivious of the defendant, had seen her mother running in the distance and was scooting towards her, some yards ahead of her father.
"As she scooted along, she was heard to call out to her mother who was unable to hear her because of the distance between them and the fact that Ms Barnes had her headphones on.
"Emily's path towards her mum took her past the defendant who, as Emily scooted by, grabbed her and in one movement slit her throat with the craft knife and then threw her to the ground."
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Skana then ran away but Tony Canty and his wife Lynsey, out for a walk in the park with their baby daughter, spotted the attack.
Mr Canty handed his baby daughter to his wife, ran after Skana, barged her to the ground and straddled her to detain her until police arrived.
Mr Brady said although it is accepted the defendant does have, and has had, mental health difficulties for a number of years, it is for the jury to decide whether this is a case of murder rather than manslaughter.
The trial is scheduled to last around five days.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--ADVERTORIAL: Dubois vs Joyce odds, tips and prediction

Joe Joyce has boxed 11 contests and ended 10 of them early .
Daniel Dubois has been in 15 bouts and finished 14 of them without the need of judges - every single one before the sixth round .
So an early finish to Saturday night 's huge heavyweight showdown in the Church House , Westminster looks a certainty .
Odds of 19/20 for less than six rounds to be completed with thepools.com looks solid .
It may even be quicker .
Dubois ' last three contests have ended in the second , second and first rounds - three of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bell for the end of the third round - less than three total rounds completed is 3/1 .
The two Joyce contests which went beyond the third round were against top quality performers in Bryant Jennings , a unanimous 12-round decision , and Bermane Stiverne - a TKO in the sixth after Stiverne had been dropped in the third .
The quality of those opponents does n't seem to have cut any ice with the bookies .
The younger Dubois ( 23 ) is heavily odds on , 1/4 to win with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - while Joyce ( 35 ) is 3/1 to have his arm raised and 11/2 to do so after a stoppage .
There is no doubt that Dubois is the cuter , more technically accomplished fighter .
Despite his Olympic silver medal credentials Joyce is often happy to take a punch to land one , a high risk strategy against a puncher like Dubois .
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Industry experts are calling this a 50-50 fight .
Nathan Gorman , stopped by Dubois last summer , said : `` I think Dubois-Joyce is a real 50-50 fight , I favour Daniel under six ( rounds 1-3 is 7/2 and 3-6 14/5 ) , over six I think Joyce with the experience , his Olympic pedigree etc .
and the people he ’ s boxed ( Joyce rounds 7-9 is 16/1 and 10-12 is 25/1 ) .
Solomon Dacres , who has sparred both , said : `` Joyce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t take too many shots early he could start to overwhelm Daniel as the rounds go on .
Daniel ’ s got that one punch power that ’ s on a different level and he ’ s very well balanced as well .
It can go either way .
I ’ m edging towards Joyce down the stretch . ''
While Simen Nysaeter , beaten by Dubois as an amateur , added : `` Dubois vs Joyce fight is really a 50-50 fight .
Hard to predict the outcome , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early or Joyce will get it late . ''
So it really is a 50-50 contest - and 11/2 for a Joyce stoppage is just too generous to ignore , even if we think Dubois 'could ' force a stoppage of his own between rounds 7-9 ( 17/4 ) .

Unbeaten heavyweight prospects Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce meet on Saturday night in a finely poised contest. We look at the odds and offer free tips
Joe Joyce has boxed 11 contests and ended 10 of them early.
Daniel Dubois has been in 15 bouts and finished 14 of them without the need of judges - every single one before the sixth round.
So an early finish to Saturday night's huge heavyweight showdown in the Church House, Westminster looks a certainty.
But how early?
Odds of 19/20 for less than six rounds to be completed with thepools.com looks solid.
It may even be quicker.
Dubois' last three contests have ended in the second, second and first rounds - three of Joyce's last five have ended before the bell for the end of the third round - less than three total rounds completed is 3/1 .
Value bets
Joyce by stoppage 11/2
Dubois rounds 7-9 17/4
The two Joyce contests which went beyond the third round were against top quality performers in Bryant Jennings, a unanimous 12-round decision, and Bermane Stiverne - a TKO in the sixth after Stiverne had been dropped in the third.
The quality of those opponents doesn't seem to have cut any ice with the bookies.
The younger Dubois (23) is heavily odds on, 1/4 to win with thepools.com and 1/2 to win by stoppage - while Joyce (35) is 3/1 to have his arm raised and 11/2 to do so after a stoppage .
There is no doubt that Dubois is the cuter, more technically accomplished fighter. Despite his Olympic silver medal credentials Joyce is often happy to take a punch to land one, a high risk strategy against a puncher like Dubois.
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But 3/1 is a big, big price in a contest where one blow could decide the outcome.
Industry experts are calling this a 50-50 fight. Nathan Gorman, stopped by Dubois last summer, said: "I think Dubois-Joyce is a real 50-50 fight, I favour Daniel under six ( rounds 1-3 is 7/2 and 3-6 14/5 ), over six I think Joyce with the experience, his Olympic pedigree etc. and the people he’s boxed ( Joyce rounds 7-9 is 16/1 and 10-12 is 25/1 ).
Solomon Dacres, who has sparred both, said: "Joyce has got that engine and if he doesn’t take too many shots early he could start to overwhelm Daniel as the rounds go on. Daniel’s got that one punch power that’s on a different level and he’s very well balanced as well. It can go either way. I’m edging towards Joyce down the stretch."
While Simen Nysaeter, beaten by Dubois as an amateur, added: "Dubois vs Joyce fight is really a 50-50 fight. Hard to predict the outcome, but I think Dubois will get the stoppage early or Joyce will get it late."
So it really is a 50-50 contest - and 11/2 for a Joyce stoppage is just too generous to ignore, even if we think Dubois 'could' force a stoppage of his own between rounds 7-9 ( 17/4 ).


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Family of boy, 15, killed in flipped car smash 'devastated and heartbroken'

The family of a teenager killed after a car overturned have said they are `` totally devastated and heartbroken . ''
William Kingham was killed in the smash in Knowle , West Midlands at around 9.30pm on Monday .
The Solihull 15-year-old was in a Renault Clio which flipped on its roof , Birmingham Mail reported .
He was confirmed dead at the scene .
A 15-year-old girl from the same car was taken to hospital with injuries .
`` William was a loving son and grandson and a caring and funny brother , '' his family said in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastated and heartbroken to have lost him so early in such cruel circumstances and will miss him dearly . ''
The driver of a second car was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .
The 19-year-old man has since been released under investigation .
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes , from West Midlands Police serious collision investigation unit , said : `` The death of William has clearly had a massive impact on those who knew him and the wider community .
`` I ’ m aware there are rumours circulating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people not to speculate on the circumstances , it does not help our enquiries or families we 're supporting .
`` Following our initial enquiries it ’ s currently unclear who was driving the Renault Clio when it flipped over , and we 're working hard to establish exactly what happened on Monday night .
`` We understand there are a mixture of emotions from a range of people during this difficult time .
But we need everyone to trust us to do our roles and get answers .
`` No-one has currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are keen to hear from anyone with any information to contact us directly . ''
Anyone with information is urged to email FL_COLLISION_INVEST @ west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or call 101 anytime . ''

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William Kingham, from Solihull, was declared dead at the scene after the Renault Clio he was in flipped onto its roof in Knowle, West Midlands at around 9.30pm on Monday
Family of boy, 15, killed in crash when car overturned 'devastated and heartbroken'
The family of a teenager killed after a car overturned have said they are "totally devastated and heartbroken."
William Kingham was killed in the smash in Knowle, West Midlands at around 9.30pm on Monday.
The Solihull 15-year-old was in a Renault Clio which flipped on its roof, Birmingham Mail reported.
He was confirmed dead at the scene.
A 15-year-old girl from the same car was taken to hospital with injuries.
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"William was a loving son and grandson and a caring and funny brother," his family said in a statement.
"We are all totally devastated and heartbroken to have lost him so early in such cruel circumstances and will miss him dearly."
The driver of a second car was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The 19-year-old man has since been released under investigation.
Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from West Midlands Police serious collision investigation unit, said: "The death of William has clearly had a massive impact on those who knew him and the wider community.
"I’m aware there are rumours circulating and I’m again asking for people not to speculate on the circumstances, it does not help our enquiries or families we're supporting.
"Following our initial enquiries it’s currently unclear who was driving the Renault Clio when it flipped over, and we're working hard to establish exactly what happened on Monday night.
"We understand there are a mixture of emotions from a range of people during this difficult time. But we need everyone to trust us to do our roles and get answers.
"No-one has currently been charged with any offences and we are keen to hear from anyone with any information to contact us directly."
Anyone with information is urged to email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or call 101 anytime."


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Gary Rhodes' defiant motive for spiky hair amid BBC's battle to give it the chop

Gary Rhodes and his wife Jennie had just finished a laid-back dinner together at their home in Dubai when the TV chef died suddenly a year ago today .
Aged just 59 , Gary was in a 'happy mood ' after a day shooting a new show for ITV , his family said in a statement , revealing that he and Jennie had been in the process of enjoying a 'peaceful evening ' .
`` After dinner , Gary unfortunately collapsed in their residence and was rushed to hospital , '' the statement continued , confirming the star had died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bleed on the brain .
As well as being remembered for his outstanding skills , with his peppy personality and trademark spiky hair , Gary paved the way for the likes of Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson by carving out an instantly recognisable image for himself .
But it turns out his iconic hair happened by accident in his early 20s when he let a friend loose on his barnet .
He told the Evening Standard : `` I had the same spiky haircut for a long time .
`` Back in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know , I 'll spike it up a bit for you . '
So he did and I loved it straight away . ''
It took some serious investment to maintain , taking up to an hour to style each morning .
And while he often said he 'd get a more sensible 'do when he reached 40 , at 43 he was still rocking it insisting if it was good enough for Rod Stewart then it was good enough for him .
He rebelled against those who found his image annoying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haircut irritate anyone ?
What does it matter ?
I do n't think people should be judged on face value . ''
However , the end came all of a sudden in 2001 when Rhodes got the call up from the BBC to take over from Loyd Grossman on MasterChef .
Grossman had quit in protest over a planned revamp and a move from Sundays on BBC1 to weeknights on BBC2 .
And while producer Melanie Jappy was keen to hire Rhodes and his cooking skills , his hair was n't part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how she delicately tried to raise the topic with his agent , `` but not with him .
It was too sensitive .
I think it was his security blanket . ''
Her request was met with silence , but she was determined to get him to change his gel `` at the very least '' .
`` I did n't think he was doing himself justice .
People say he 's the one with the hair , not he 's the brilliantly talented chef , '' she explained .
`` I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the populist Gary or should I be the great chef ? '
for a while . ''
A defiant Rhodes arrived for rehearsals with his spikes firmly in place , but surprised everyone by turning up for filming with a brand new 'do .
Explaining why he finally gave in , he said : `` I 've had enough of this - I 'm much happier - instead of taking 20 minutes to spray it , now I 'm under the shower and it 's done . ''

On the one year anniversary of Gary Rhodes' tragic death, Mirror Online uncovers the backstory behind the TV chef's famous hair
Gary Rhodes and his wife Jennie had just finished a laid-back dinner together at their home in Dubai when the TV chef died suddenly a year ago today.
Aged just 59, Gary was in a 'happy mood' after a day shooting a new show for ITV, his family said in a statement, revealing that he and Jennie had been in the process of enjoying a 'peaceful evening'.
"After dinner, Gary unfortunately collapsed in their residence and was rushed to hospital," the statement continued, confirming the star had died from a subdural haematoma - or a bleed on the brain.
As well as being remembered for his outstanding skills, with his peppy personality and trademark spiky hair, Gary paved the way for the likes of Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson by carving out an instantly recognisable image for himself.
Image: BBC) BBC)
But it turns out his iconic hair happened by accident in his early 20s when he let a friend loose on his barnet.
He told the Evening Standard: "I had the same spiky haircut for a long time.
"Back in the 80s, a friend said, 'I know, I'll spike it up a bit for you.' So he did and I loved it straight away."
It took some serious investment to maintain, taking up to an hour to style each morning.
And while he often said he'd get a more sensible 'do when he reached 40, at 43 he was still rocking it insisting if it was good enough for Rod Stewart then it was good enough for him.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He rebelled against those who found his image annoying, arguing: "Why should a haircut irritate anyone? What does it matter? I don't think people should be judged on face value."
However, the end came all of a sudden in 2001 when Rhodes got the call up from the BBC to take over from Loyd Grossman on MasterChef.
Grossman had quit in protest over a planned revamp and a move from Sundays on BBC1 to weeknights on BBC2.
And while producer Melanie Jappy was keen to hire Rhodes and his cooking skills, his hair wasn't part of the deal.
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
She told the Guardian how she delicately tried to raise the topic with his agent, "but not with him. It was too sensitive. I think it was his security blanket."
Her request was met with silence, but she was determined to get him to change his gel "at the very least".
"I didn't think he was doing himself justice. People say he's the one with the hair, not he's the brilliantly talented chef," she explained.
"I think he's been battling between 'should I be the populist Gary or should I be the great chef?' for a while."
A defiant Rhodes arrived for rehearsals with his spikes firmly in place, but surprised everyone by turning up for filming with a brand new 'do.
Explaining why he finally gave in, he said: "I've had enough of this - I'm much happier - instead of taking 20 minutes to spray it, now I'm under the shower and it's done."


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Just Eat Black Friday 2020 deal will save you £5 off your takeaway - here's how

Takeaway fans can get Black Friday discounts on a takeaway this weekend from popular delivery service Just Eat .
If you desperately need to refuel while shopping online for bargains or just do n't fancy cooking dinner , you can pick up £5 bonus to cover some of the cost of your favourite fast food via Just Eat using TopCashback 's latest deal .
The cashback site is giving everyone new member who joins its site a special £5 bonus on Just Eat orders until midnight on 29 November .
The deal is valid on any orders over £10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a KFC or your favourite local restaurant you 'll be able to take advantage of the savings .
To claim the offer all you need to do is head to TopCashback , and sign up to their free site via this link before making your order .
once signed up find Just Eat in the list of brands and click through to make your order on the Just Eat site as normal .
Once your purchase is tracked ( it can take up to seven days ) , Topcashback will then pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account , which can then be transferred back into your bank account .
How to claim £5 off your next takeaway ?
• Read the instructions on the Account Overview page .
• Select Just Eat and hit the link to be taken to the Just Eat website .
Place your order as normal , remember to make sure your order is £10 or more to qualify .
• TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction .
While Black Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tech , electrical appliances and games consoles , over the last few years it has grown to include other categories such as fashion and beauty - and yes takeaways .
For Black Friday a number of your favourite chains are getting involved .
McDonald 's is offering free nuggets with any Big Mac orders made via Just Eat and Deliveroo are giving customers 25 % off at selected restaurants .
You can check out all the latest offers in our guide to the best Black Friday takeaway deals .

Forget searching for cheap TVs and discounted clothing in the Black Friday 2020 sale - this is how you can get Black Friday savings on your next takeaway from delivery service Just Eat
Just Eat Black Friday 2020 deal will save you £5 off your takeaway - here's how
Takeaway fans can get Black Friday discounts on a takeaway this weekend from popular delivery service Just Eat.
If you desperately need to refuel while shopping online for bargains or just don't fancy cooking dinner , you can pick up £5 bonus to cover some of the cost of your favourite fast food via Just Eat using TopCashback's latest deal.
The cashback site is giving everyone new member who joins its site a special £5 bonus on Just Eat orders until midnight on 29 November. The deal is valid on any orders over £10, so whether you spend on McDonald's, a KFC or your favourite local restaurant you'll be able to take advantage of the savings.
To claim the offer all you need to do is head to TopCashback, and sign up to their free site via this link before making your order. once signed up find Just Eat in the list of brands and click through to make your order on the Just Eat site as normal.
Once your purchase is tracked (it can take up to seven days), Topcashback will then pay out your bonus into your member's account, which can then be transferred back into your bank account.
How to claim £5 off your next takeaway?
Sign-up to TopCashback for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select Just Eat and hit the link to be taken to the Just Eat website. Place your order as normal, remember to make sure your order is £10 or more to qualify. TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction.
While Black Friday might be famed for its bargains on tech, electrical appliances and games consoles, over the last few years it has grown to include other categories such as fashion and beauty - and yes takeaways.
For Black Friday a number of your favourite chains are getting involved. McDonald's is offering free nuggets with any Big Mac orders made via Just Eat and Deliveroo are giving customers 25% off at selected restaurants. You can check out all the latest offers in our guide to the best Black Friday takeaway deals.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Horse racing fixtures which will have a crowd after Covid-19 tier call

Cheltenham is one of the racecourses that has been given the green light to welcome back fans following the national lockdown .
The home of The Festival is in Tier 2 with a clutch of other tracks , which means up to 2,000 spectators can attend its International Meeting ( December 11-12 ) next month .
When the current restrictions end next Wednesday , Ludlow , Lingfield , Kempton and Haydock will become the first venues to host a crowd .
Apart from a couple of pilot events , racegoers have not been able to attend meetings since March 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Festival concluded .
As well the two-day event at Prestbury Park , Sandown is another major weekend fixture which benefits , with its Betfair Tingle Creek Festival on December 4-5 .
Only Cornwall , the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly come under the lowest level of restrictions , Tier 1 , but those areas do not have racecourses .
Warwick and Uttoxeter were among those that fared less well , as Tier 3 curbs prevent them from admitting customers .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said earlier that on the whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the curve '' and eased the pressure on the NHS .
Racecourses fans can visit in first two weeks of new tier rules

Health secretary Matt Hancock announced the tiers on Thursday, as England exits lockdown. Cheltenham is in tier 2 and has its International Meeting next month
Cheltenham is one of the racecourses that has been given the green light to welcome back fans following the national lockdown.
The home of The Festival is in Tier 2 with a clutch of other tracks, which means up to 2,000 spectators can attend its International Meeting (December 11-12) next month.
When the current restrictions end next Wednesday, Ludlow, Lingfield, Kempton and Haydock will become the first venues to host a crowd.
Ludlow’s general manager Simon Sherwood said: "We're allowed 2,000 (spectators), but realistically we'll be welcoming our members back first and then a small amount of the public.
"I wouldn’t have thought we’d be pushing close to 2,000, our capacity wouldn’t allow that anyway with social distancing."
Apart from a couple of pilot events, racegoers have not been able to attend meetings since March 16 – just days after the 2020 Cheltenham Festival concluded.
As well the two-day event at Prestbury Park, Sandown is another major weekend fixture which benefits, with its Betfair Tingle Creek Festival on December 4-5.
“We’re all looking forward to welcoming spectators back to racecourses,” the British Horseracing Authority’s Chief Executive Nick Rust said.
“We ask spectators and everyone who is attending race meetings in the coming weeks to, please, enjoy the experience, while carefully following government guidance and racing’s protocols."
Only Cornwall, the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly come under the lowest level of restrictions, Tier 1, but those areas do not have racecourses.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Warwick and Uttoxeter were among those that fared less well, as Tier 3 curbs prevent them from admitting customers.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said earlier that on the whole, national measures have "successfully turned the curve" and eased the pressure on the NHS.
The government plans to review the tiers on December 16.
Racecourses fans can visit in first two weeks of new tier rules in December and dates of fixtures
Aintree – 5th
Carlisle – 13th
Catterick – 15th
Chelmsford – 3rd, 7th, 10th
Cheltenham – 11th, 12th
Exeter – 4th
Fontwell – 8th
Haydock – 2nd
Hereford – 12th
Huntingdon – 6th
Lingfield – 2nd, 9th, 13th, 16th
Ludlow – 2nd, 16th
Kempton – 2nd, 9th, 14th, 16th
Newbury – 16th
Plumpton – 7th, 14th
Sandown – 4th, 5th
Taunton – 10th
Wincanton – 3rd, 15th


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Tipping Point's Ben Shephard pays tribute to 'gent' player who tragically died

Tipping Point host Ben Shephard has paid a heartfelt tribute to a contestant whose episode aired last night , and he had died since it was filmed .
Alan , from Glasgow , starred on the show on Wednesday in an episode that was recorded before the coronavirus pandemic even began .
He played alongside other contestants Angie , Chris , and Kerry , and he did not make it past the first round .
But sadly , the retired mystery shopper died before his episode aired , and so the show put a message on the official ITV Tipping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Alan and his fellow players .
It read : `` After the recording of today ’ s programme , we spoke with Alan ’ s family who shared the sad news of his passing .
`` Everyone at Tipping Point would like to extend their sincerest sympathies . ''
Meanwhile , host Ben quoted the tweet and added his own message , that read : `` We were so very sad to hear about Alan ’ s passing , he was such a gent and great fun on Tipping Point .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his episode could be enjoyed by everyone as much as he enjoyed being a part of it !
`` My deepest sympathies to Alan ’ s wife and their family . ''
Viewers also flooded Twitter with messages of condolences when they found out the news after watching the episode .
One wrote : `` I just heard the terrible news about Alan .
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends .
@ benshephard @ TippingPointITV `` .
`` Bless Alan I hope he did have a good day while he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I genuinely hope Alan did have a lovely day .
RIP .
# tippingpoint , '' penned a third .
A fourth remarked : `` So sad to read about Alan .
Condolences to his family # tippingpoint `` .

MEET TIPPING POINT CONTESTANT ALAN, WHO SADLY DIED AFTER THE EPISODE AIRED
MEET TIPPING POINT CONTESTANT ALAN, WHO SADLY DIED AFTER THE EPISODE AIRED
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Ben Shephard and Tipping Point's official Twitter account have both paid heartfelt tribute to a contestant who tragically died since his episode was filmed
Tipping Point host Ben Shephard has paid a heartfelt tribute to a contestant whose episode aired last night, and he had died since it was filmed.
Alan, from Glasgow, starred on the show on Wednesday in an episode that was recorded before the coronavirus pandemic even began.
He played alongside other contestants Angie, Chris, and Kerry, and he did not make it past the first round.
But sadly, the retired mystery shopper died before his episode aired, and so the show put a message on the official ITV Tipping Point Twitter account, alongside a picture of Alan and his fellow players.
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It read: "After the recording of today’s programme, we spoke with Alan’s family who shared the sad news of his passing.
"Everyone at Tipping Point would like to extend their sincerest sympathies."
Meanwhile, host Ben quoted the tweet and added his own message, that read: "We were so very sad to hear about Alan’s passing, he was such a gent and great fun on Tipping Point.
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"I know the family were keen that his episode could be enjoyed by everyone as much as he enjoyed being a part of it!
"My deepest sympathies to Alan’s wife and their family."
Viewers also flooded Twitter with messages of condolences when they found out the news after watching the episode.
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One wrote: "I just heard the terrible news about Alan. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. @benshephard @TippingPointITV ".
"Bless Alan I hope he did have a good day while he was there #TippingPoint," added another.
"I genuinely hope Alan did have a lovely day. RIP. #tippingpoint," penned a third.
A fourth remarked: "So sad to read about Alan. Condolences to his family #tippingpoint ".
* Tipping Point airs weekdays on ITV at 4pm


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Best cruise deals to be had this weekend including Royal Caribbean and TUI

Black Friday is here , and this year cruise lines are going all out for the deals extravaganza with tempting discounts on sailings , free upgrades and plenty of perks including Premium Drinks packages .
Of course the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the cruise industry with cancellations and restrictions in the last year , but cruise lines are looking forward and offering tempting deals on sailings in 2021 and 2022 .
There are heaps of deals out there so to make life a little easier , we 've flagged some of the best offers , from discounted itineraries to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wi-Fi .
Most of these deals are already live - check out our top pick of deals below ...
If you 're looking for more cruise deals and updates on what 's happening during the pandemic , you may also want to check out our cruise holidays page packed with info on cruise lines ' plans , new ships set to launch , and more news .
• Marella Cruises has £300 off all summer 2021 cruises using the code BFCRUISE on holidays between the 1st May and 31st October .
Book the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • MSC Cruises has deals on itineraries to the Mediterranean , Caribbean and from Southampton for 2021 including free Wi-Fi Social packages for two devices .
If you book a Bella and Fantastica experience you can also get all-inclusive drinks for £25pp a night .
Book the deals here by Monday 30th November .
• Norwegian Cruise Line is offering 30 % off all its cruises with prices from £337pp .
You can also upgrade for £99pp to get all FIVE Free at Sea packages with perks ranging from an open bar to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Princess Cruises has seven-night cruises from £699pp and 14-night sailings from £1099pp .
See the cruises included here by Monday 30th November .
• Royal Caribbean is offering up to £120 off staterooms , as well as onboard spend of up to $ 400 .
Prices start from £359pp for three-night cruises .
See the cruises included here until Monday 30th November .
• Emerald Waterways is offering FREE Premium Drinks packages on 2021 European river cruises .
These are on top of existing deals including savings of up to £1,400 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cabin .
Book the deals here by Monday 30th November .
• Fred Olsen has savings of up to £350pp per person on sailings in 2021 with prices starting from £399pp .
See the cruises included here .
• TUI River Cruises is offering discounts of up to £300 off sailings between the 10th March through to the 31st October .
Book the deals here by Monday 30th November .
At the time of writing the FCDO advises Brits against cruise ship travel on a sea-going ship .
You can find out more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FCDO cruise travel advice .
It 's also worth checking booking policies if you do find a deal that you 're temped by - a lot of cruise lines are offering flexible bookings with the option to amend for free if you 're unable to travel due to Covid-19 related reasons .

Best Black Friday deals on cruise holidays including Royal Caribbean, TUI, MSC Cruises, and Princess Cruises - and most are already live
Black Friday is here, and this year cruise lines are going all out for the deals extravaganza with tempting discounts on sailings, free upgrades and plenty of perks including Premium Drinks packages.
Of course the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the cruise industry with cancellations and restrictions in the last year, but cruise lines are looking forward and offering tempting deals on sailings in 2021 and 2022.
There are heaps of deals out there so to make life a little easier, we've flagged some of the best offers, from discounted itineraries to cheap upgrades including all-inclusive drinks and onboard Wi-Fi.
Most of these deals are already live - check out our top pick of deals below...
If you're looking for more cruise deals and updates on what's happening during the pandemic, you may also want to check out our cruise holidays page packed with info on cruise lines' plans, new ships set to launch, and more news.
Ocean cruise deals
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Fred Olsen has savings of up to £350pp per person on sailings in 2021 with prices starting from £399pp. See the cruises included here.
has savings of up to £350pp per person on sailings in 2021 with prices starting from £399pp. See the cruises included here. Marella Cruises has £300 off all summer 2021 cruises using the code BFCRUISE on holidays between the 1st May and 31st October. Book the deals here by Monday 30th November.
has £300 off all summer 2021 cruises using the code BFCRUISE on holidays between the 1st May and 31st October. Book the deals here by Monday 30th November. MSC Cruises has deals on itineraries to the Mediterranean, Caribbean and from Southampton for 2021 including free Wi-Fi Social packages for two devices. If you book a Bella and Fantastica experience you can also get all-inclusive drinks for £25pp a night. Book the deals here by Monday 30th November.
has deals on itineraries to the Mediterranean, Caribbean and from Southampton for 2021 including free Wi-Fi Social packages for two devices. If you book a Bella and Fantastica experience you can also get all-inclusive drinks for £25pp a night. Book the deals here by Monday 30th November. Norwegian Cruise Line is offering 30% off all its cruises with prices from £337pp. You can also upgrade for £99pp to get all FIVE Free at Sea packages with perks ranging from an open bar to speciality dining. Book the deals here.
is offering 30% off all its cruises with prices from £337pp. You can also upgrade for £99pp to get all FIVE Free at Sea packages with perks ranging from an open bar to speciality dining. Book the deals here. Princess Cruises has seven-night cruises from £699pp and 14-night sailings from £1099pp. See the cruises included here by Monday 30th November.
has seven-night cruises from £699pp and 14-night sailings from £1099pp. See the cruises included here by Monday 30th November. Royal Caribbean is offering up to £120 off staterooms, as well as onboard spend of up to $400. Prices start from £359pp for three-night cruises. See the cruises included here until Monday 30th November.
River cruise deals
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Emerald Waterways is offering FREE Premium Drinks packages on 2021 European river cruises. These are on top of existing deals including savings of up to £1,400 per couple and a €150 spend per cabin. Book the deals here by Monday 30th November.
is offering FREE Premium Drinks packages on 2021 European river cruises. These are on top of existing deals including savings of up to £1,400 per couple and a €150 spend per cabin. Book the deals here by Monday 30th November. TUI River Cruises is offering discounts of up to £300 off sailings between the 10th March through to the 31st October. Book the deals here by Monday 30th November.
At the time of writing the FCDO advises Brits against cruise ship travel on a sea-going ship. You can find out more and get the latest updates in the FCDO cruise travel advice. It's also worth checking booking policies if you do find a deal that you're temped by - a lot of cruise lines are offering flexible bookings with the option to amend for free if you're unable to travel due to Covid-19 related reasons.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--River Island's Black Friday sale has started and these are the deals you can get

This year River Island once again released its deals early for Black Friday .
The epic sales event is a great chance for shoppers to stock up on discounted fashion items ahead of the festive party season .
The popular high street store is now offering 20 % off clothing , shoes and accessories , but only when you spend £75 or more and use the code `` WONDER '' .
The handy discount code will last until Cyber Monday on November 30th - so what are you waiting for ?
It applies to all departments , perfect if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for winter .
You can check out the entire collection online at riverisland.com - or see our top picks below .
Just be sure to apply the WONDER code to get 20 % off your shop .
What was in the sale last year ?
In 2019 , River Island released their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale offers ahead of the big day .
Shoppers were able to get up to £20 off clothes , shoes and accessories for both adults and children .
The retailer 's sale also featured major savings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and candles .
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you 're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to , and during Black Friday , you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering through TopCashback .
The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories .
To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by 23:59pm on 30th November , 2020 .
TopCashback will then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £15 bonus , which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers .
How to claim : • Read the instructions on the Account Overview page .
• Select a retailer and shop as normal , making sure to spend £15 or more .
• None TopCashback will then track your order 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ links , we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it .
Learn more .
Every year , Black Friday falls on the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday .
For 2020 , it will happen on Friday November 27th , followed by Cyber Monday on November 30th .
But eager shoppers can expect a huge number of retailers to launch their Black Friday sales weeks before the big day .

Calling all River Island fans! The time has come to stock up on must-have items from the high street store
River Island's Black Friday 2020 sale has started and these are the deals available
Black Friday is here and if you're looking for deals on clothing and accessories, then River Island is worth a look.
The epic sales event gives shoppers the perfect chance to stock up on discounted fashion items ahead of the festive party season.
And River Island fans will be pleased to find the high street store is now offering 20% off clothing, shoes and accessories, but only when you spend £75 or more and use the code "WONDER".
The handy discount code will last until Cyber Monday on November 30th - so what are you waiting for?
It applies to all departments, perfect if you've been planning to revamp your wardrobe for winter.
You can check out the entire collection online at riverisland.com - or see our top picks below. Just be sure to apply the WONDER code to get 20% off your shop.
What was in the sale last year?
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In 2019, River Island released their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale offers ahead of the big day.
Shoppers were able to get up to £20 off clothes, shoes and accessories for both adults and children.
The retailer's sale also featured major savings on its homeware range, including bedding and candles.
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to, and during Black Friday, you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering through TopCashback.
The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories.
To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by 23:59pm on 30th November, 2020.
TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus, which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers.
How to claim: Sign-up to TopCashback for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer and shop as normal, making sure to spend £15 or more. TopCashback will then track your order 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.
This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more.
When is Black Friday?
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Every year, Black Friday falls on the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday.
For 2020, it will happen on Friday November 27th, followed by Cyber Monday on November 30th.
But eager shoppers can expect a huge number of retailers to launch their Black Friday sales weeks before the big day.


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Millions fear no escape from Tier 2 as Whitty says it 'won't bring down cases'

Boris Johnson 's claim that `` your tier is not your destiny '' was dramatically undermined minutes later by his chief medical officer .
The PM claimed that areas could well move down the tier system , which kicks in on December 3 and puts 99 % of England in the top two brackets .
But Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty suggested this may be fantasy as he said Tier 2 will be enough to `` hold the line '' but not `` reliably bring down cases '' .
Mr Johnson told a Downing Street press conference that `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' from the top levels of restrictions .
He said he was `` sorry '' about about the pain inflicted on businesses and residents when they move into Tier 2 and 3 areas next week .
But the PM added : `` If we ease off now , we risk losing control over this virus all over again , casting aside our hard-won gains and forcing us back into a New Year national lockdown with all the damage that would mean . ''
However his comments were slightly contradicted by Professor Whitty .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hee said : `` Tier 2 looks as if it 's strong enough to hold the line , so stop things rising , but not reliably to pull things down .
`` Tier 3 we think based on previous experiences is strong enough to pull things down from a higher peak . ''
Professor Whitty also admitted that Tier 1 restrictions , the lightest measures which will be applied in only three areas - the Isle of Wight , Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - could lead to an increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference on Thursday , he said : `` Tier 1 , which is very similar to the previous Tier 1 , slowed things down but did not stop the rise anywhere .
`` So the reason why Tier 1 at this time of year , with the current measures we currently got before we have any vaccines , is relatively limited , is almost certainly anywhere going into Tier 1 will rise and the only places that are there are places with very low rates at the moment . ''
Professor Whitty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elderly relatives at Christmas , said he would hope that `` in some months to come , possibly in some weeks to come , we 'll be in a situation where more places could go into Tier 1 '' .
`` But we should not do that until we 're confident because the experience of Tier 1 previously was , and it has n't really changed , is that if you 're in Tier 1 , the rate starts to go up . ''
Large swathes of the Midlands , North East and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 , but the majority of people - including London - will be in Tier 2 .
Mark Harper , the former Conservative chief whip , expressed scepticism about the Prime Minister 's claim that `` your tier is not your destiny '' , amid a widespread expected revolt among Tory MPs to the new system when it gets put to a Commons vote .
Mr Harper tweeted : `` Unfortunately , just after the PM said this , Chris Whitty , the chief medical officer , said Tier 2 would only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would see them go up .
`` That rather suggests if you 're in Tier 2 , it is your destiny - at least until the spring . ''
The Prime Minister also insisted it was right to return to the tier system because it had been shown to have an impact when used last time .
He said : `` The tiered approach was delivering , it was slowing the virus down and that 's why a tiered , reasonable approach is the right way to go now . ''
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the previous tier system did not manage to decrease the infection rate enough .
At the press conference , he said : `` The message is that the tiers worked in terms of slowing but did n't work in terms of flattening and reversing it .
`` The national lockdown looks as if it has flattened it and is sending it downwards and it is important we do bring it down because numbers remain high . ''
Sir Patrick said one in 85 people in the country have coronavirus at the moment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high '' .

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Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said the tens of millions of people entering Tier 2 on December 3 might not see any reduction in infection rates despite Boris Johnson saying 'your tier is not your destiny'
Millions fear no escape from Tier 2 as Chris Whitty says it 'won't bring down cases'
Boris Johnson's claim that "your tier is not your destiny" was dramatically undermined minutes later by his chief medical officer.
The PM claimed that areas could well move down the tier system, which kicks in on December 3 and puts 99% of England in the top two brackets.
But Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty suggested this may be fantasy as he said Tier 2 will be enough to "hold the line" but not "reliably bring down cases".
Mr Johnson told a Downing Street press conference that "every area has the means of escape" from the top levels of restrictions.
He said he was "sorry" about about the pain inflicted on businesses and residents when they move into Tier 2 and 3 areas next week.
But the PM added: "If we ease off now, we risk losing control over this virus all over again, casting aside our hard-won gains and forcing us back into a New Year national lockdown with all the damage that would mean."
However his comments were slightly contradicted by Professor Whitty.
On the potential effectiveness of the measures, hee said: "Tier 2 looks as if it's strong enough to hold the line, so stop things rising, but not reliably to pull things down.
"Tier 3 we think based on previous experiences is strong enough to pull things down from a higher peak."
Professor Whitty also admitted that Tier 1 restrictions, the lightest measures which will be applied in only three areas - the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly - could lead to an increase in infections.
At the Downing Street press conference on Thursday, he said: "Tier 1, which is very similar to the previous Tier 1, slowed things down but did not stop the rise anywhere.
"So the reason why Tier 1 at this time of year, with the current measures we currently got before we have any vaccines, is relatively limited, is almost certainly anywhere going into Tier 1 will rise and the only places that are there are places with very low rates at the moment."
Professor Whitty, who also advised people not to hug elderly relatives at Christmas, said he would hope that "in some months to come, possibly in some weeks to come, we'll be in a situation where more places could go into Tier 1".
"But we should not do that until we're confident because the experience of Tier 1 previously was, and it hasn't really changed, is that if you're in Tier 1, the rate starts to go up."
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Large swathes of the Midlands, North East and North West are in the most restrictive Tier 3, but the majority of people - including London - will be in Tier 2.
Mark Harper, the former Conservative chief whip, expressed scepticism about the Prime Minister's claim that "your tier is not your destiny", amid a widespread expected revolt among Tory MPs to the new system when it gets put to a Commons vote.
Mr Harper tweeted: "Unfortunately, just after the PM said this, Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer, said Tier 2 would only hold infections level, and Tier 1 would see them go up.
"That rather suggests if you're in Tier 2, it is your destiny - at least until the spring."
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The Prime Minister also insisted it was right to return to the tier system because it had been shown to have an impact when used last time.
He said: "The tiered approach was delivering, it was slowing the virus down and that's why a tiered, reasonable approach is the right way to go now."
However, chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance said the previous tier system did not manage to decrease the infection rate enough.
At the press conference, he said: "The message is that the tiers worked in terms of slowing but didn't work in terms of flattening and reversing it.
"The national lockdown looks as if it has flattened it and is sending it downwards and it is important we do bring it down because numbers remain high."
Sir Patrick said one in 85 people in the country have coronavirus at the moment, numbers which he said were "very high".


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Tier 2 and 3 areas 'stuck until mid-January' when Christmas impact is clear

Areas moving out of Tiers 2 and 3 anytime before next year is reportedly unlikely as the impact of the Christmas relaxing of rules will need to become clear first .
Boris Johnson has said `` every area has the means to escape '' after opting to thrust England into a much harsher tier system from December 2 , but cold water has already been thrown on his promises .
More than 55 million people face Tier 2 or 3 coronavirus restrictions as the PM warned any easing off could lead to a third wave and another national lockdown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the UK will see large swathes of the Midlands , North East and North West plunged into Tier 3 amid concerns over rising hospital admissions .
While all but a handful of rural areas will be placed in Tier 2 - with the tier system set to remain in place until March , a year after Britain was first put in lockdown .
Only 714,000 people living in Cornwall , the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight will be in the most lenient Tier 1 , where the rule of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that the harsher measures would `` open a path for areas to move down the scale , as soon as the situation improves '' , pointing to mass testing being the key to `` accelerate that moment of escape '' .
However , one Government source told the Times : `` I would not expect anyone to change tier until we ’ re into the new year . ''
Chris Whitty , the chief medical officer for England , also put the dampeners on the prospect of widespread easing prior to Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes into Tier 1 ” will experience a rise in cases '' .
He said the Government could only risk dropping areas into the bottom tier if they 're `` very confident indeed '' with winter being a notoriously difficult time for the already stretched NHS .
Professor Whitty added that only when vaccines are rolled out next year could the county `` little by little '' begin to `` walk out of this down the tiers '' .
With all of Britain set to see an easing of restrictions from December 23 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock has pledged to review tiers on December 16 and then every two weeks .
The likes of London managed to avoid Tier 3 , but Mr Hancock warned - rather than a chance of Tier 1 - there was a `` lot of work to do in London to keep it in Tier 2 '' .
The Office for National Statistics said that the East Midlands was the only region where cases were still rising and Public Health England said that rates were falling in every age group .

Despite PM Boris Johnson's assurances all areas have the chance of moving down to Tier 1, with the first review set for December 16, reports suggest any downward shuffling before the new year is highly unlikely
Tier 2 and 3 areas 'stuck until middle of January' when Christmas impact is clear
Areas moving out of Tiers 2 and 3 anytime before next year is reportedly unlikely as the impact of the Christmas relaxing of rules will need to become clear first.
Boris Johnson has said "every area has the means to escape" after opting to thrust England into a much harsher tier system from December 2, but cold water has already been thrown on his promises.
More than 55 million people face Tier 2 or 3 coronavirus restrictions as the PM warned any easing off could lead to a third wave and another national lockdown.
Some of the highest rates of Covid-19 in the UK will see large swathes of the Midlands, North East and North West plunged into Tier 3 amid concerns over rising hospital admissions.
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While all but a handful of rural areas will be placed in Tier 2 - with the tier system set to remain in place until March, a year after Britain was first put in lockdown.
Only 714,000 people living in Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight will be in the most lenient Tier 1, where the rule of six applies indoors and out.
He said that the harsher measures would "open a path for areas to move down the scale, as soon as the situation improves", pointing to mass testing being the key to "accelerate that moment of escape".
However, one Government source told the Times: "I would not expect anyone to change tier until we’re into the new year."
Chris Whitty, the chief medical officer for England, also put the dampeners on the prospect of widespread easing prior to Christmas, arguing "almost certainly anywhere that goes into Tier 1” will experience a rise in cases".
He said the Government could only risk dropping areas into the bottom tier if they're "very confident indeed" with winter being a notoriously difficult time for the already stretched NHS.
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Professor Whitty added that only when vaccines are rolled out next year could the country "little by little" begin to "walk out of this down the tiers".
With all of Britain set to see an easing of restrictions from December 23 to 27 for Christmas, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has pledged to review tiers on December 16 and then every two weeks.
The likes of London managed to avoid Tier 3, but Mr Hancock warned - rather than a chance of Tier 1 - there was a "lot of work to do in London to keep it in Tier 2".
The Office for National Statistics said that the East Midlands was the only region where cases were still rising and Public Health England said that rates were falling in every age group.


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Maisie Smith 'working on loving her body' as she shares 'insecurity' about legs

Strictly 's Maisie Smith has dished out some worldly wisdom for anyone struggling with body confidence .
Maisie , who 's one of the favourites to reach this year 's final with Gorka Marquez , shared a string of snaps in which she rocked green training shorts on her way to dance practice .
The EastEnders actress explained : `` Here lies a collection of photos taken at the exact same time , however , from different angles , under different lighting .
`` The past few years I 've been VERY insecure about my legs .
I covered them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how many people told me ' cellulite is natural ... everyone has it ... ' I still hated them .
`` It 's taken me a while but I 'm starting to accept these aspects of myself that I ’ ve always seen as 'flaws ' .
I wore gym shorts ( out of the house ) for the FIRST time a couple of months ago n I was so so proud of myself .
`` I wish I could I say that I LOVE my body but I 'm still working on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was because I understand that it 's SO hard to love yourself and see your 'flaws ' as 'qualities ' .
We ALL have things we want to change about ourselves .
`` But I hope this can help other people feel more confident about their own insecurities .
BECAUSE YOU ARE FRIGGING BEAUTIFUL .
`` And because self love is the best love . ''
It 's not the first time she 's spoken out on the topic .
Over the summer , she was forced to confront online trolls who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because she posts candid snaps .
Maisie was having none of it , hitting back : `` I get a lot of comments saying that I 'm vain and that I love myself .
`` And you are absolutely right – I do love myself , and it 's taken me a while to feel this way .
`` So I 'm sooo sorry if my happiness offends anyone because I 'm just living my movie , I 'm just living happily in my skin .
`` I think that should be celebrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm wrong , guys . ''
Despite high scoring from the judges , Maisie has found herself in Strictly 's bottom two for two weeks running .
But she 's managed to survive both dance offs , and is a frontrunner for the Glitterball Trophy along with HRVY and his partner Janette Manrara .

Strictly star Maisie Smith has urged followers to be confident in their own bodies in a powerful new post as one of the favourites to win the BBC show shared a string of new snaps
Strictly star Maisie Smith 'working on loving her body' as she shares legs 'insecurity'
Strictly's Maisie Smith has dished out some worldly wisdom for anyone struggling with body confidence.
Maisie, who's one of the favourites to reach this year's final with Gorka Marquez, shared a string of snaps in which she rocked green training shorts on her way to dance practice.
The EastEnders actress explained: "Here lies a collection of photos taken at the exact same time, however, from different angles, under different lighting.
"The past few years I've been VERY insecure about my legs. I covered them up as much possible. No matter how many people told me ' cellulite is natural...everyone has it...' I still hated them.
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"It's taken me a while but I'm starting to accept these aspects of myself that I’ve always seen as 'flaws'. I wore gym shorts (out of the house) for the FIRST time a couple of months ago n I was so so proud of myself.
"I wish I could I say that I LOVE my body but I'm still working on that.
"The reason I posted this was because I understand that it's SO hard to love yourself and see your 'flaws' as 'qualities'. We ALL have things we want to change about ourselves.
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"But I hope this can help other people feel more confident about their own insecurities. BECAUSE YOU ARE FRIGGING BEAUTIFUL.
"And because self love is the best love."
It's not the first time she's spoken out on the topic.
Over the summer, she was forced to confront online trolls who accused her of "loving herself" because she posts candid snaps.
Maisie was having none of it, hitting back: "I get a lot of comments saying that I'm vain and that I love myself.
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"And you are absolutely right – I do love myself, and it's taken me a while to feel this way.
"So I'm sooo sorry if my happiness offends anyone because I'm just living my movie, I'm just living happily in my skin.
"I think that should be celebrated – not discouraged. Correct me if I'm wrong, guys."
Despite high scoring from the judges, Maisie has found herself in Strictly's bottom two for two weeks running.
But she's managed to survive both dance offs, and is a frontrunner for the Glitterball Trophy along with HRVY and his partner Janette Manrara.