thedailymirror--2020-01-09--First look at Alton Towers' new Gangsta Granny themed hotel rooms for 2020

Alton Towers Resort is opening a brand new land inspired by David Walliams ' books for 2020 , complete with a brand new Gangsta Granny ride ... and themed hotel rooms !
The World of David Walliams is set to open to the public in spring 2020 , with fun attractions ranging from the Royal Carousel to Raj 's Bouncy Bottom Burp .
Theme park goers can keep the fun going on short breaks at the resort , as the Alton Towers Hotel is opening FOUR new themed rooms also paying tribute to the theme .
Like the new ride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gangsta Granny .
In fact , the resort has offered a sneak peek of what guests can expect by releasing concept art of the new rooms .
They look pretty magical , with huge artwork on the walls depicting Ben and his Granny , as well as a colourful London skyline in tribute to the heist at the heart of the tale ; stealing the Crown Jewels .
The heist will also be the pinnacle of the new ride , a 4D attraction which promises to `` whizz , twist and spin passengers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thanks to a mix of special effects , 3D projection mapping and heaps of animation inspired by the artwork of Tony Ross .
David Walliams said of the new venture : `` I 'm absolutely thrilled that Gangsta Granny is becoming a ride at Alton Towers .
I never imagined it would happen so it ’ s a real delight to see my characters brought to life in a ride .
`` I 've worked really closely with the team at Alton Towers to make sure the ride is just as funny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think children and their parents … and even their grandparents !
… are going to love it ! ''
A short break can be ideal for families who want a bit more time to explore all of the theme park 's lands and rides .
Packages also come with perks including early access to some of the rides , a full English breakfast buffet and live evening entertainment for the family .
You can find out more about short breaks and what 's included on the Alton Towers Resort website .
Looking for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 've rounded up some of the UK 's best themed hotels that are sure to be a hit with children ( and parents ! )
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Alton Towers Resort's hotel is getting four new themed rooms inspired by David Walliams' book Gangsta Granny
First look at Alton Towers' new Gangsta Granny themed hotel rooms for 2020
Alton Towers Resort is opening a brand new land inspired by David Walliams' books for 2020, complete with a brand new Gangsta Granny ride... and themed hotel rooms!
The World of David Walliams is set to open to the public in spring 2020, with fun attractions ranging from the Royal Carousel to Raj's Bouncy Bottom Burp.
Theme park goers can keep the fun going on short breaks at the resort, as the Alton Towers Hotel is opening FOUR new themed rooms also paying tribute to the theme.
Like the new ride, the rooms will be inspired by Gangsta Granny. In fact, the resort has offered a sneak peek of what guests can expect by releasing concept art of the new rooms.
They look pretty magical, with huge artwork on the walls depicting Ben and his Granny, as well as a colourful London skyline in tribute to the heist at the heart of the tale; stealing the Crown Jewels.
Image: Alton Towers Resort) Alton Towers Resort)
The heist will also be the pinnacle of the new ride, a 4D attraction which promises to "whizz, twist and spin passengers 360° through a series of scenes", thanks to a mix of special effects, 3D projection mapping and heaps of animation inspired by the artwork of Tony Ross.
Image: Andrew Timms) Andrew Timms)
David Walliams said of the new venture: "I'm absolutely thrilled that Gangsta Granny is becoming a ride at Alton Towers. I never imagined it would happen so it’s a real delight to see my characters brought to life in a ride.
"I've worked really closely with the team at Alton Towers to make sure the ride is just as funny and exciting as the book. I think children and their parents … and even their grandparents! … are going to love it!"
A short break can be ideal for families who want a bit more time to explore all of the theme park's lands and rides. Packages also come with perks including early access to some of the rides, a full English breakfast buffet and live evening entertainment for the family.
You can find out more about short breaks and what's included on the Alton Towers Resort website .
Looking for more fun breaks with the kids? We've rounded up some of the UK's best themed hotels that are sure to be a hit with children (and parents!).


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Love Island bosses fear new villa could be under threat from area's aggressive baboons

Love Island bosses fear a troop of aggressive baboons could try to invade the cast ’ s villa after several were spotted near the perimeter .
ITV2 bosses are particularly concerned after learning that the 5ft primates are attracted to shiny objects – with the Islanders ’ sunglasses and blingy jewellery sure to lure them .
The 5ft primates have been causing mayhem in the area of Cape Town , breaking into houses and cars to find food .
They have also been raiding restaurants and stealing customers ’ food .
One is even nicknamed “ Spag Bol Baboon ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In 2017 , a tagged chacma baboon called Dodger was tracked committing 37 raids , including eight “ assertive raids , 20 occupied house raids and one threatening incident ” .
The Islanders ’ villa is nestled in city ’ s vineyard area of Constantia , where farmers have been engaged in brutal battles with the pesky primates .
ITV2 bosses , who filmed a rehearsal of the series this week , have now drafted in round-the-clock surveillance teams to shoo away any potential intruders .
A source said : “ Obviously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top priority .
“ Nobody wants to risk baboons getting into the villa.
” In 2018 , a survey found 440 chacma baboons in Constantia .
The population had risen 24 % since 2012 .
Residents are encouraged to “ baboon-proof ” their properties by controlling waste and removing fruit trees along with vegetable patches .
In 2018 , animal lovers were outraged when farmers were granted licences to kill up to two of the monkeys every day .
More humane vineyards in the area shoot them with paintballs to clear them away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with special baboon monitors .
The Baboon Matters Trust said the only sustainable solution is to “ manage humans , not baboons ” , blaming human waste for drawing the primates from the mountain .
The new series of the ITV2 dating show starts on Sunday , with seven women and five men set to move into the villa .
The main show airs every night at 9pm on ITV2 , except Saturdays , when Love Island : Unseen Bits airs instead .
Male contestants include a police officer , a coffee bean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the heir to a Cornish estate .
Laura Whitmore , 34 , replaces host Caroline Flack who quit following an assault charge .
Laura said she is “ super-excited ” to be a part of the show .
Laura will be able to join her boyfriend Iain Stirling , who is narrator for Love Island .
She grinned : “ I couldn ’ t possibly let him go out there and have fun without me .
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Bosses at ITV are worried that the cast could in danger from the animals, which are five feet and attracted to shiny object, after a bunch were spied near the perimeter
Love Island bosses fear new villa could be under threat from area's aggressive baboons
Love Island bosses fear a troop of aggressive baboons could try to invade the cast’s villa after several were spotted near the perimeter.
ITV2 bosses are particularly concerned after learning that the 5ft primates are attracted to shiny objects – with the Islanders’ sunglasses and blingy jewellery sure to lure them.
The 5ft primates have been causing mayhem in the area of Cape Town, breaking into houses and cars to find food. They have also been raiding restaurants and stealing customers’ food. One is even nicknamed “Spag Bol Baboon” due to his penchant for pasta.
In 2017, a tagged chacma baboon called Dodger was tracked committing 37 raids, including eight “assertive raids, 20 occupied house raids and one threatening incident”.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The Islanders’ villa is nestled in city’s vineyard area of Constantia, where farmers have been engaged in brutal battles with the pesky primates.
ITV2 bosses, who filmed a rehearsal of the series this week, have now drafted in round-the-clock surveillance teams to shoo away any potential intruders. A source said: “Obviously, the safety of the contestants is a top priority.
“Nobody wants to risk baboons getting into the villa.” In 2018, a survey found 440 chacma baboons in Constantia.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The population had risen 24% since 2012.
Residents are encouraged to “baboon-proof” their properties by controlling waste and removing fruit trees along with vegetable patches.
In 2018, animal lovers were outraged when farmers were granted licences to kill up to two of the monkeys every day. More humane vineyards in the area shoot them with paintballs to clear them away, with one installing a £50,000 fence with special baboon monitors.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Baboon Matters Trust said the only sustainable solution is to “manage humans, not baboons”, blaming human waste for drawing the primates from the mountain.
The new series of the ITV2 dating show starts on Sunday, with seven women and five men set to move into the villa.
The main show airs every night at 9pm on ITV2, except Saturdays, when Love Island: Unseen Bits airs instead. Male contestants include a police officer, a coffee bean salesman who worked as a naked waiter, and the heir to a Cornish estate.
Laura Whitmore, 34, replaces host Caroline Flack who quit following an assault charge. Laura said she is “super-excited” to be a part of the show.
Laura will be able to join her boyfriend Iain Stirling, who is narrator for Love Island.
She grinned: “I couldn’t possibly let him go out there and have fun without me.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Whirlpool told to issue refunds as washing machine recall finally begins

Whirlpool has finally launched its recall of the more than half a million fire-risk washing machines , after telling people to stop using them in mid-December .
The company has offered to repair or replace people whose machines were on its list , and warned them not to use them in the interim .
But consumer association Which ?
does n't think that 's good enough for people left with an expensive model they 're unable to use .
Sue Davies , head of consumer protection at Which ?
, said : “ It would clearly be unacceptable if customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ washing facilities in their homes , particularly when there is also no offer to cover consequential costs such as trips to the laundrette .
“ The company should do the right thing and offer customers a refund , so people can get fire-risk machines out of their homes and quickly find a suitable replacement . ''
The concern follows past Which ?
research into Whirlpool ’ s repair or replacement programme for fire-risk tumble dryers that started in 2015 .
In that case , more than one person in four ( 26 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait longer than six months for their tumble dryer to be repaired .
Which ?
has also been contacted by concerned Whirlpool customers who are struggling without the use of their washing machine and worried about being left in limbo for months waiting for a repair or replacement .
Other people have already bought a new machine so they will be able to wash clothes at home again or spent money on trips to the launderette .
Which ?
is calling on Whirlpool to `` do the right thing '' and offer refunds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call is supported by Rachel Reeves , the most recent chair of Parliament ’ s Business , Environment and Industrial Strategy select committee , with more than 30 other MPs writing to Whirlpool about their concerns with the recall process .
However , Whirlpool said it 's current plans were the most effective way to deal with the problem .
A Whirlpool UK spokesman told the Mirror : `` The issue relates to a particular combination of components which are no longer used in the production of certain models of Indesit and Hotpoint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected units free-of-charge completely removes the risk of this issue and avoids any possibility of the machines entering the second hand market .
Therefore , this is the most effective means of removing this risk from people ’ s homes . ''
When it came to the question of people waiting to be able to use their machine again , Whirlpool said customers could arrange a priority visit if needed .
`` We have already served over a thousand customers with the greatest need over the Christmas period , and are aiming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently registered with us within a matter of weeks , '' the spokesman said .
`` Appointments are available seven days a week and the first are being scheduled for Monday , January 13 2020 .
Customers can easily schedule the appointment of their choice via the personalised link which will be shared with them via email , on a first come , first serve basis . ''
If you 're worried your washing machine might be affected you can check washingmachinerecall.whirlpool.co.uk for more information or call Whirlpool 's freephone hotline on 0800 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appliances play an important role in people ’ s day to day lives .
So , first and foremost we want to apologise for any inconvenience caused by this recall , '' the Whirlpool spokesman said .
`` Our priority is putting this situation right for everyone affected as quickly as possible , which is why we are following industry best-practice procedures for recalling consumer goods in the UK and Ireland . ''

Half a million potentially deadly Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines are in people's homes - and now consumer association Which? is telling Whirlpool to issue refunds to affected customers rather than make them wait for an engineer
Whirlpool has finally launched its recall of the more than half a million fire-risk washing machines, after telling people to stop using them in mid-December.
The company has offered to repair or replace people whose machines were on its list, and warned them not to use them in the interim.
But consumer association Which? doesn't think that's good enough for people left with an expensive model they're unable to use.
Sue Davies, head of consumer protection at Which?, said: “It would clearly be unacceptable if customers were left for many months without adequate washing facilities in their homes, particularly when there is also no offer to cover consequential costs such as trips to the laundrette.
“The company should do the right thing and offer customers a refund, so people can get fire-risk machines out of their homes and quickly find a suitable replacement."
Image: Universal News & Sport) Universal News & Sport)
The concern follows past Which? research into Whirlpool’s repair or replacement programme for fire-risk tumble dryers that started in 2015.
In that case, more than one person in four (26%) was told they would have to wait longer than six months for their tumble dryer to be repaired.
Which? has also been contacted by concerned Whirlpool customers who are struggling without the use of their washing machine and worried about being left in limbo for months waiting for a repair or replacement.
Other people have already bought a new machine so they will be able to wash clothes at home again or spent money on trips to the launderette.
Which? is calling on Whirlpool to "do the right thing" and offer refunds for affected washing machines.
And this call is supported by Rachel Reeves, the most recent chair of Parliament’s Business, Environment and Industrial Strategy select committee, with more than 30 other MPs writing to Whirlpool about their concerns with the recall process.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
However, Whirlpool said it's current plans were the most effective way to deal with the problem.
A Whirlpool UK spokesman told the Mirror: "The issue relates to a particular combination of components which are no longer used in the production of certain models of Indesit and Hotpoint washing machines.
"Replacing or repairing affected units free-of-charge completely removes the risk of this issue and avoids any possibility of the machines entering the second hand market. Therefore, this is the most effective means of removing this risk from people’s homes."
When it came to the question of people waiting to be able to use their machine again, Whirlpool said customers could arrange a priority visit if needed.
"We have already served over a thousand customers with the greatest need over the Christmas period, and are aiming to have provided remedies to all 60,000 customers currently registered with us within a matter of weeks," the spokesman said.
"Appointments are available seven days a week and the first are being scheduled for Monday, January 13 2020. Customers can easily schedule the appointment of their choice via the personalised link which will be shared with them via email, on a first come, first serve basis."
If you're worried your washing machine might be affected you can check washingmachinerecall.whirlpool.co.uk for more information or call Whirlpool's freephone hotline on 0800 316 1442.
"We know our appliances play an important role in people’s day to day lives. So, first and foremost we want to apologise for any inconvenience caused by this recall," the Whirlpool spokesman said.
"Our priority is putting this situation right for everyone affected as quickly as possible, which is why we are following industry best-practice procedures for recalling consumer goods in the UK and Ireland."


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--McDonald's is selling chicken and veggie wraps today at massive discount

Today only , McDonald 's customers can pick up chicken and veggie wraps at the bargain price of 99p in branches across the UK .
It 's the latest in McDonald 's January advent calendar giveaway , which has already seen McMuffins handed out free and Big Macs on sale for 99p .
That less than a third the normal £2.99 it 's prices at in most McDonald ’ s branches .
The new Fajita Chicken One landed in stores earlier this moth as a replacements for the Hot Cajun Chicken One .
Instead of Cajun sauce , this new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salsa and can be ordered with either crispy or grilled chicken .
The tortilla wrap also contains Pepperjack cheese and jalapenos .
The veggie wrap contains pesto veggie goujons with spicy relish , tomato , lettuce and red onion in a soft , toasted tortilla wrap .
To get the deal you need to make sure you 've downloaded the free McDonald 's app , then order using it when in a branch or on your way to one - it 's sadly not available when ordering on Uber Eats .
In January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer customers 24 deals over 23 days - running from January 4th to January 26th through the My McDonald ’ s App .
So far we 've had : Ben Fox , McDonald 's UK marketing director , said : `` We ’ re excited to offer customers 24 deals over 23 days to brighten up the month of January .
`` The daily deals are exclusively available through the My McDonald ’ s App , which also enables our customers to beat the queue , enjoy table service , customise orders and @ @ @ @ @ @

Customers rejoice - today only McDonald's is selling Fajita Chicken One and Spicy Veggie wrap for less than a third their normal price for anyone who downloads the app
Today only, McDonald's customers can pick up chicken and veggie wraps at the bargain price of 99p in branches across the UK.
It's the latest in McDonald's January advent calendar giveaway, which has already seen McMuffins handed out free and Big Macs on sale for 99p.
That less than a third the normal £2.99 it's prices at in most McDonald’s branches.
The new Fajita Chicken One landed in stores earlier this moth as a replacements for the Hot Cajun Chicken One. Instead of Cajun sauce, this new wrap comes with a mildly spicy Mexican salsa and can be ordered with either crispy or grilled chicken. The tortilla wrap also contains Pepperjack cheese and jalapenos.
The veggie wrap contains pesto veggie goujons with spicy relish, tomato, lettuce and red onion in a soft, toasted tortilla wrap.
To get the deal you need to make sure you've downloaded the free McDonald's app, then order using it when in a branch or on your way to one - it's sadly not available when ordering on Uber Eats.
In January, the burger chain said it will offer customers 24 deals over 23 days - running from January 4th to January 26th through the My McDonald’s App.
So far we've had:
Jan 4 - 99p Big Mac
Jan 5 - Free McMuffins
Jan 6 - 99p Veggie Dippers
Jan 7 - Free hot drinks
Jan 8 - Free Cheese Melt Dippers
Jan 8 - 99p Fajita Chicken One or 99p Spicy Veggie Wrap
Ben Fox, McDonald's UK marketing director, said: "We’re excited to offer customers 24 deals over 23 days to brighten up the month of January.
"The daily deals are exclusively available through the My McDonald’s App, which also enables our customers to beat the queue, enjoy table service, customise orders and remember their favourite orders."


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Inside new Love Island villa - including brutal new feature The Dog House

The first full look inside the brand new Love Island villa reveals savage new features and the return of some old fan favourites .
The South African villa is five times the size of the show ’ s Majorcan retreat .
Based in Constantia , Cape Town , the multi-level property boasts a new feature called The Dog House .
Islanders booted out of the communal bedroom will be relegated to a pull-down bed they will be forced to make themselves .
Previously , when couples rowed , one would sleep outside on sofas or daybeds .
There is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the men bond , and a large staircase .
The fire pit makes a welcome return to host the show ’ s famous dumplings .
Outside decks on three levels allow private chats while the kitchen has extra seating .
The garden 's coloured bean bag chairs also make a comeback this year , where in the past islanders have done most of their daytime bitching and flirting .
When things get a little too heated , the singletons will be able to make use of a huge swimming pool and patio area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And after taking a dip , the rows of sunbeds should provide the perfect spot for the islanders to work on topping up their tans .
In previous years , the Islanders have had to make do with only a shower in the washroom , but this year they will have full use of a huge whirlpool to bathe in .
Another hot tub has been conveniently positioned in the notorious Hideaway .
The secluded spot will allow the islanders to enjoy some privacy if the mood takes them .
While the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in vibrant pink hues .
Throughout the series , lucky contestants will be picked to leave the communal bedroom and spend the night alone as a couple .
Producers will be hoping for romantic fireworks this year after the 2019 lot failed to find lasting love in the villa - with a few rare exceptions .
And to remind the 12 singletons of what they 're there to do , bosses have left plenty of flirty reminders in the form of neon signs .
In the past , the signs have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous seasons .
And this year is no different , with quotes including : 'Bro code ' , 'Vibey ' and 'Feeling You ' adorning the walls .
And it wo n't be long before the contestants are introduced to their brand spanking new digs .
The new series - and first winter version - of Love Island kicks off on January 12 .
Among the new line-up Lewis Capaldi 's ex , Rochelle Humes ' sister and a millionaire 's son .
Find out all about the here .
Love Island starts @ @ @ @ @ @

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Take a look inside the stunning South Africa villa where 12 sexy singletons will battling it out to bag the £50,000 cash prize... and true love
Inside new Love Island villa - including brutal new feature The Dog House
The first full look inside the brand new Love Island villa reveals savage new features and the return of some old fan favourites.
The South African villa is five times the size of the show’s Majorcan retreat.
Based in Constantia, Cape Town, the multi-level property boasts a new feature called The Dog House.
Islanders booted out of the communal bedroom will be relegated to a pull-down bed they will be forced to make themselves.
Previously, when couples rowed, one would sleep outside on sofas or daybeds.
Image: ITV) ITV)
There is also a boys’ dressing room to let the men bond, and a large staircase.
The fire pit makes a welcome return to host the show’s famous dumplings.
Outside decks on three levels allow private chats while the kitchen has extra seating.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
The garden's coloured bean bag chairs also make a comeback this year, where in the past islanders have done most of their daytime bitching and flirting.
When things get a little too heated, the singletons will be able to make use of a huge swimming pool and patio area that overlooks the stunning Cape Town countryside.
And after taking a dip, the rows of sunbeds should provide the perfect spot for the islanders to work on topping up their tans.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
In previous years, the Islanders have had to make do with only a shower in the washroom, but this year they will have full use of a huge whirlpool to bathe in.
Another hot tub has been conveniently positioned in the notorious Hideaway.
The secluded spot will allow the islanders to enjoy some privacy if the mood takes them.
While the inside of the Hideaway has been decked out in vibrant pink hues.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Throughout the series, lucky contestants will be picked to leave the communal bedroom and spend the night alone as a couple.
Producers will be hoping for romantic fireworks this year after the 2019 lot failed to find lasting love in the villa - with a few rare exceptions.
And to remind the 12 singletons of what they're there to do, bosses have left plenty of flirty reminders in the form of neon signs.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
In the past, the signs have been a throwback to some much-loved catchphrases from previous seasons.
And this year is no different, with quotes including: 'Bro code', 'Vibey' and 'Feeling You' adorning the walls.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
And it won't be long before the contestants are introduced to their brand spanking new digs.
The new series - and first winter version - of Love Island kicks off on January 12.
Among the new line-up Lewis Capaldi's ex, Rochelle Humes' sister and a millionaire's son.
Find out all about the here.
Love Island starts this Sunday on ITV2 at 9pm


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Tyson Fury posts brilliant 'Instagram vs reality' video as he continues preparing for Deontay Wilder

Tyson Fury posts brilliant 'Instagram vs reality' video as he continues preparing for Deontay Wilder fight

Tyson Fury has provided an update on his preparations for his highly-anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder through an ' Instagram v reality ' video .
The British heavyweight , 31 , is currently in training for his second fight against WBC world champion Wilder after the pair fought to a controversial draw in 2018 .
With the February 22 meeting with the American at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas fast approaching , Fury addressed his fans in a social media post from Paradise , Nevada .
Although the video initially appeared to show the Gypsy King relaxing in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted he is a hard at work for his bout with Wilder and used it to address many of the misleading images that are presented on the social media platform .
`` It would seem that I 'm in a hot tub with palm trees and blue skies in Las Vegas , living the dream .
Rolex on , sunglasses on , '' the former world champion explained .
`` But in reality - not on Instagram - I 'm in a gruelling training camp and it 's boring and repetitive every day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm having a whale of a time , enjoying myself , living the dream , everything is fantastic .
But in reality , I 'm getting worked to the bone every single day .
`` I 'm getting smashed , session after session .
I 'm in the recovery pool because my joints of smashed and I need the recovery .
`` So whatever you see on Instagram , remember that the grass is not always greener on the other side and anything good in life comes from hard work . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with unbeaten records , with their only draws coming from their first fight in December 2018 , which was only the Briton 's third outing since returning from a prolonged absence from the ring .
Fury has since beaten Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin , while Wilder has dispatched Dominic Brezeale and Luis Ortiz .
The Briton has indicated that he will fight just three more times before hanging up his gloves , with a third meeting against his American rival already believed to be in the works .

The British heavyweight, 31, is currently in training for his second fight against WBC world champion Wilder after the pair fought to a controversial draw in 2018
Tyson Fury has provided an update on his preparations for his highly-anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder through an ' Instagram v reality' video.
The British heavyweight, 31, is currently in training for his second fight against WBC world champion Wilder after the pair fought to a controversial draw in 2018.
With the February 22 meeting with the American at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas fast approaching, Fury addressed his fans in a social media post from Paradise, Nevada.
Although the video initially appeared to show the Gypsy King relaxing in a hot tub amid luxurious surroundings, he insisted he is a hard at work for his bout with Wilder and used it to address many of the misleading images that are presented on the social media platform.
Image: Instagram/gypsyking101) Instagram/gypsyking101)
"It would seem that I'm in a hot tub with palm trees and blue skies in Las Vegas, living the dream. Rolex on, sunglasses on," the former world champion explained.
"But in reality - not on Instagram - I'm in a gruelling training camp and it's boring and repetitive every day.
"Instagram would make you believe I'm having a whale of a time, enjoying myself, living the dream, everything is fantastic. But in reality, I'm getting worked to the bone every single day.
"I'm getting smashed, session after session. I'm in the recovery pool because my joints of smashed and I need the recovery.
Image: PA) PA)
"So whatever you see on Instagram, remember that the grass is not always greener on the other side and anything good in life comes from hard work."
Both Fury and Wilder enter the clash with unbeaten records, with their only draws coming from their first fight in December 2018, which was only the Briton's third outing since returning from a prolonged absence from the ring.
Fury has since beaten Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin, while Wilder has dispatched Dominic Brezeale and Luis Ortiz.
The Briton has indicated that he will fight just three more times before hanging up his gloves, with a third meeting against his American rival already believed to be in the works.


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Virgil van Dijk sets new record with FIFA 20 rating after TOTY announcement

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has set a new record after becoming the first defender to have a 99-rated card on FIFA .
Van Dijk has been named in the FIFA 20 Ultimate Team 'Team of the Year ' , which for the first time was voted for by fans and gamers .
It means his card has been upgraded to the first ever 99 card for a defender - with 99 for defence , 98 physical , 92 passing and 90 dribbling .
Even his attacking stats are impressive , with 88 pace and 80 shooting .
Van Dijk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first defender to be named UEFA 's Men 's Player of the Year .
The Liverpool ace was tipped to win the Ballon d'Or but was beaten in the voting by Barcelona star Lionel Messi .
It came during a stellar year for the Dutchman , during which his ultra-consistent performances helped Liverpool win the Champions League , the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup .
Van Dijk responded to the accolade on Twitter , saying : `` What a year , what an honour .
Thank you for voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Year . ''
Van Dijk is joined in the FUT Team of the Year by his Reds team-mates Alisson , Trent Alexander-Arnold , and Andrew Robertson , with Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt the only non-Liverpool defender .
Sadio Mane also made the team , meaning Liverpool players dominated the vote .
The only area of the team without Liverpool is midfield , which features Chelsea 's N'Golo Kante , Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona and Manchester City 's Kevin de Bruyne .
Up front alongside Mane are PSG star Kylian Mbappe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Liverpool , and Messi - meaning there was no place in the team for Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo .

Liverpool centre-back Van Dijk has made history by becoming first defender ever to have a 99-rated card on FIFA as he was voted into FUT 20 Team of the Year
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has set a new record after becoming the first defender to have a 99-rated card on FIFA.
Van Dijk has been named in the FIFA 20 Ultimate Team 'Team of the Year', which for the first time was voted for by fans and gamers.
It means his card has been upgraded to the first ever 99 card for a defender - with 99 for defence, 98 physical, 92 passing and 90 dribbling.
Even his attacking stats are impressive, with 88 pace and 80 shooting.
Van Dijk made history in 2019 when he became the first defender to be named UEFA's Men's Player of the Year. The Liverpool ace was tipped to win the Ballon d'Or but was beaten in the voting by Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
Image: Twitter/@VirgilvDijk) Twitter/@VirgilvDijk)
It came during a stellar year for the Dutchman, during which his ultra-consistent performances helped Liverpool win the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup.
Van Dijk responded to the accolade on Twitter , saying: "What a year, what an honour. Thank you for voting me into the @EASPORTSFIFA Team of the Year."
Van Dijk is joined in the FUT Team of the Year by his Reds team-mates Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Andrew Robertson, with Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt the only non-Liverpool defender.
Sadio Mane also made the team, meaning Liverpool players dominated the vote.
The only area of the team without Liverpool is midfield, which features Chelsea's N'Golo Kante, Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona and Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne.
Up front alongside Mane are PSG star Kylian Mbappe, who has been linked with interest from Liverpool, and Messi - meaning there was no place in the team for Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo .


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Mum's incredible 11 stone weight loss transformation after 'heart attack' pains

Determined Nicola Beaton has to pinch herself when she looks in the mirror after losing almost 11st – nearly half of what she used to weigh .
Her amazing achievement has seen her slim from 23st 1lb to 12st 3lb , losing 10st 12lb to drop from a size 26 to a 12 .
Even Nicola doubted she ’ d manage it when she walked into Slimming World 16 months ago .
But with only two stone to go until she hits her target , the mum of two is happy to be on the home straight .
She says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in just over a year I could have lost all this , I ’ d never have believed them .
I do still get surprised when I look in the mirror and see the new me , or when I try on smaller clothes .
I feel like I ’ m finally starting to live again.
” Insurance claims manager Nicola , 43 , who ’ s 5ft 7in , had never struggled with her weight when she was younger and was maintaining her usual size 10 frame after losing baby weight she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rachel , now 19 .
In the years that followed , Nicola gained a little weight .
But after the death of mum Margaret in 2006 , comfort eating became a problem .
She explains : “ Mum was only 52 when she died after surgery .
I was utterly heartbroken .
She was my rock and she ’ d helped me through a break-up .
My comfort eating just got really out of control.
” In 2007 Nicola met husband Alan , 37 , a bakery manager .
The couple had son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get married in 2012 , Nicola was struggling .
Walking down the aisle in her size 20 dress , she didn ’ t feel like a beautiful bride .
She says : “ I ’ d always avoid having my picture taken but at my wedding I couldn ’ t .
I hated being self-conscious.
” In a typical day , Nicola , from Bearsden , near Glasgow , would skip breakfast and have chocolate from the work vending machine .
At lunch , she ’ d have sandwiches followed by more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dinners were cheesy pasta ready meals or takeaway pizza .
Evenings in front of the TV involved more snacks .
As her weight escalated , so did her health problems .
“ I ’ m asthmatic and I was becoming dependent on my inhaler .
I also had permanent heartburn .
The tipping point , though , was when I got chest pains .
I thought I was having a heart attack .
My son is only eight – he needs me to be healthy.
” Nicola got a shock when she saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Elaine - Doyle ’ s Clydebank Slimming World group .
But after losing a steady 3-4lb a week , in a month she ’ d dropped a stone .
She says : “ Staying to the group after the weigh-in made a difference .
I ’ d struggled to lose weight before , but this was different .
I had phenomenal support from my fellow members.
” Nicola continued to follow Slimming World ’ s Food Optimising plan and after a year she ’ d lost 10 stone .
The losses have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ veg intake and enjoying cooked-from-scratch protein-rich meals with lean chicken , beef and fish to keep her fuller for longer .
Nicola adds : “ In the past I ’ d tried weighing , measuring and counting .
With Slimming World ’ s “ Free Food ” – things you can eat without weighing like pasta , rice , potatoes and lots of veg – it was so much easier .
I was also stunned at the amount you can eat .
These days breakfast is fruit and low-fat yogurt followed by home-made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For dinner , Nicola loves lean chilli , home-made chicken tikka masala or Cajun creamy chicken pasta and for snacks she has Slimming World ’ s high-fibre bars .
Nicola says : “ Just before I joined Slimming World I went away and on the plane my laptray wouldn ’ t fit down .
And while Alan and Josh had fun at the waterpark , I sat in leggings and a T-shirt and watched them .
“ Last summer , back in Tenerife and nearly 9st lighter , the plane ’ s seatbelt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armed with my swimsuit for the waterpark .
“ Christmas this year was fun with all the parties .
I feel like I ’ m living again .
I ’ ll keep my old photos as a reminder , but that woman is gone .
”

Mum Nicola Beaton lost a stunning 10st 12lbs with Slimming World after comfort eating got "out of control" and she suffered heart attack-like chest pains
Determined Nicola Beaton has to pinch herself when she looks in the mirror after losing almost 11st – nearly half of what she used to weigh.
Her amazing achievement has seen her slim from 23st 1lb to 12st 3lb, losing 10st 12lb to drop from a size 26 to a 12.
Even Nicola doubted she’d manage it when she walked into Slimming World 16 months ago. But with only two stone to go until she hits her target, the mum of two is happy to be on the home straight.
She says: “If someone had told me in just over a year I could have lost all this, I’d never have believed them.
I do still get surprised when I look in the mirror and see the new me, or when I try on smaller clothes. I feel like I’m finally starting to live again.”
Image: Victoria Stewart) Victoria Stewart)
Insurance claims manager Nicola, 43, who’s 5ft 7in, had never struggled with her weight when she was younger and was maintaining her usual size 10 frame after losing baby weight she gained in 2000 when she had daughter Rachel, now 19.
In the years that followed, Nicola gained a little weight. But after the death of mum Margaret in 2006, comfort eating became a problem. She explains: “Mum was only 52 when she died after surgery. I was utterly heartbroken. She was my rock and she’d helped me through a break-up. My comfort eating just got really out of control.”
In 2007 Nicola met husband Alan, 37, a bakery manager. The couple had son Josh in 2011 and when they decided to get married in 2012, Nicola was struggling. Walking down the aisle in her size 20 dress, she didn’t feel like a beautiful bride.
She says: “I’d always avoid having my picture taken but at my wedding I couldn’t. I hated being self-conscious.”
In a typical day, Nicola, from Bearsden, near Glasgow, would skip breakfast and have chocolate from the work vending machine. At lunch, she’d have sandwiches followed by more chocolate and crisps. At home, dinners were cheesy pasta ready meals or takeaway pizza. Evenings in front of the TV involved more snacks.
As her weight escalated, so did her health problems. “I’m asthmatic and I was becoming dependent on my inhaler. I also had permanent heartburn . The tipping point, though, was when I got chest pains. I thought I was having a heart attack. My son is only eight – he needs me to be healthy.”
Nicola got a shock when she saw her starting weight – 23st 1lb – at Elaine - Doyle’s Clydebank Slimming World group.
But after losing a steady 3-4lb a week, in a month she’d dropped a stone. She says: “Staying to the group after the weigh-in made a difference. I’d struggled to lose weight before, but this was different. I had phenomenal support from my fellow members.”
Nicola continued to follow Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan and after a year she’d lost 10 stone. The losses have come thanks to increasing her fruit and veg intake and enjoying cooked-from-scratch protein-rich meals with lean chicken, beef and fish to keep her fuller for longer.
Nicola adds: “In the past I’d tried weighing, measuring and counting. With Slimming World’s “Free Food” – things you can eat without weighing like pasta, rice, potatoes and lots of veg – it was so much easier. I was also stunned at the amount you can eat.
These days breakfast is fruit and low-fat yogurt followed by home-made soup for lunch and more fruit. For dinner, Nicola loves lean chilli, home-made chicken tikka masala or Cajun creamy chicken pasta and for snacks she has Slimming World’s high-fibre bars.
Nicola says: “Just before I joined Slimming World I went away and on the plane my laptray wouldn’t fit down. And while Alan and Josh had fun at the waterpark, I sat in leggings and a T-shirt and watched them.
“Last summer, back in Tenerife and nearly 9st lighter, the plane’s seatbelt was massive on me and I went armed with my swimsuit for the waterpark.
“Christmas this year was fun with all the parties. I feel like I’m living again. I’ll keep my old photos as a reminder, but that woman is gone.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--'I'm so broken' - hilarious social media reactions to Meghan and Harry quitting

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced they will be stepping back as ‘ senior ’ members of the Royal Family and are working to become “ financially independent ” .
The couple shared a statement about their decision , which they said comes “ after many months of reflection and internal discussions ” .
However their big news reportedly came as a shock to their nearest and dearest , as the BBC ’ s royal correspondent , Jonny Dymond tweeted : “ BBC understands that no other member of the royal family was consulted before Harry and Meghan issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Buckingham Palace weren ’ t the only ones surprised by the announcement .
Royal fans from all over the world flocked to Twitter to share their thoughts and reactions – and some of the posts were downright hilarious .
Here ’ s a look at some of the best tweets about Harry and Meghan ’ s big news .
Journalist Jenna Guillaume shared a screenshot from the 2004 Hilary Duff film , A Cinderella Story , in which the protagonist Sam , finally stands up to her wicked step mother , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I quit your family and I ’ m moving out.
” Guillaume captioned the photo : “ Harry and Meghan @ the Queen.
” A different Twitter user named Elena Cresci shared a link to an article from the Chicago Tribune , which had a very interesting take on Harry and Meghan ’ s news .
Their headline read : “ Northwestern graduate moving closer to home after spending time abroad.
” This of course , refers to the fact that the Duchess of Sussex graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Another brilliant tweet came from Justin Myers , who shared a photo of Meghan and Harry , writing : “ In 2020 , BDE stands for Big Diana Energy.
” Meanwhile , Buzzfeed writer Sylvia Obell made the comment about The Crown that we ’ d all been waiting for .
She tweeted : “ Ima need @ TheCrownNetflix to say f**k it and skip on ahead to this chapter of history .
( Ok do Diana first , THEN skip ahead ) .
” Even Meg Cabot , the author of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the discussion , sharing an official statement from everyone 's favourite fictional Princess , Mia Thermopolis .
The message of support read : “ Statement from Princess Mia Thermopolis of Genovia : Wishing # MeghaAndHarry all the best .
PS The royal guest house here at the palace is always available for you . ''
Emily Dreyfuss then asked the question we ’ d all been wondering : “ YOU CAN RESIGN FROM YOUR FAMILY ?
” Finally , hundreds liked a rather bizarre tweet from Ryan Bloomquist , who shared an edited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 2019 ) .
In the picture , Macavity ( Idris Elba ) watches from the top of Nelson ’ s Column as a hot air balloon carries Meghan and Harry off out of London to the Heaviside Layer .
Alongside the photo , he wrote : “ I ’ m so broken .
”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Canada House in London to thank the High Commissioner Janice Charette and staff for the warm hospitality during their recent stay in Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Canada House in London to thank the High Commissioner Janice Charette and staff for the warm hospitality during their recent stay in Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they are stepping back as 'senior' members of the royal family - and Twitter reacted exactly as you would expect
Seven tweets about Meghan and Harry quitting that are just too funny
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced they will be stepping back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and are working to become “financially independent”.
The couple shared a statement about their decision on January 8, which they said comes “after many months of reflection and internal discussions”.
However their big news reportedly came as a shock to their nearest and dearest, as the BBC’s royal correspondent, Jonny Dymond tweeted: “BBC understands that no other member of the royal family was consulted before Harry and Meghan issued their personal statement tonight.”
But those at Buckingham Palace weren’t the only ones surprised by the announcement. Royal fans from all over the world flocked to Twitter to share their thoughts and reactions – and some of the posts were downright hilarious.
Here’s a look at some of the best tweets about Harry and Meghan’s big news.
Journalist Jenna Guillaume shared a screenshot from the 2004 Hilary Duff film, A Cinderella Story, in which the protagonist Sam, finally stands up to her wicked step mother, saying: “I quit this job, I quit your family and I’m moving out.”
Guillaume captioned the photo: “Harry and Meghan @ the Queen.”
A different Twitter user named Elena Cresci shared a link to an article from the Chicago Tribune, which had a very interesting take on Harry and Meghan’s news.
Their headline read: “Northwestern graduate moving closer to home after spending time abroad.”
This of course, refers to the fact that the Duchess of Sussex graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 with a double major in theatre and international studies.
“Always find the local angle,” joked Cresci.'
Another brilliant tweet came from Justin Myers, who shared a photo of Meghan and Harry, writing: “In 2020, BDE stands for Big Diana Energy.”
Meanwhile, Buzzfeed writer Sylvia Obell made the comment about The Crown that we’d all been waiting for. She tweeted: “Ima need @TheCrownNetflix to say f**k it and skip on ahead to this chapter of history. (Ok do Diana first, THEN skip ahead).”
Even Meg Cabot, the author of The Princess Diaries, got involved in the discussion, sharing an official statement from everyone's favourite fictional Princess, Mia Thermopolis.
The message of support read: “Statement from Princess Mia Thermopolis of Genovia: Wishing #MeghanAndHarry all the best. PS The royal guest house here at the palace is always available for you."
Emily Dreyfuss then asked the question on everyone's minds: “YOU CAN RESIGN FROM YOUR FAMILY?”
Finally, hundreds liked a rather bizarre tweet from Ryan Bloomquist, who shared an edited image from the final scene of Cats (2019).
In the picture, Macavity (Idris Elba) watches from the top of Nelson’s Column as a hot air balloon carries Meghan and Harry off out of London to the Heaviside Layer.
Alongside the photo, he wrote: “I’m so broken.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--'The Queen's petulant grandson has turned his back on the royal family'

On her 21st birthday in 1947 Princess Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving her people .
In a radio address to the Commonwealth , the heir presumptive declared with dignity that “ my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service ” .
And in the seven decades since our tireless monarch has never wavered in her duty .
So today ’ s shock statement from her petulant grandson must have hit her in the solar plexus .
Harry has selfishly turned his back on the institution she has fought to modernise and secure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he didn ’ t even have the guts or decency to tell her , or his own father , of the bombshell he was about to drop in their laps .
The Sussexes strutted back from their extended holiday gushing about how keen they were to get back to work .
But it seems that “ work ” is to be reinventing themselves as celebrities in their own right ... using Papa and Granny ’ s money .
And we are actually meant to believe this is all about lowering their profiles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I for one have had a bellyful of Harry ’ s eco-warrior hypocrisy .
The tragedy is he was once the most loved of the modern royals – from the moment he walked behind his mother ’ s coffin our hearts ached for him .
Then he met Meghan .
But boy , she changed our Harry .
And I ’ m fed up with her bleating about how hard it is for her being a new mom when everyone is picking on her .
And especially the outrageous suggestions that any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can bugger off to Canada , and we ’ ll concentrate on the pared-down monarchy represented by that photo of the Queen and her three living heirs .
Who all know the true meaning of public service .

BBC Royal expert gives his take on Meghan and Harry's big UK/US move and financial independence announcement
BBC Royal expert gives his take on Meghan and Harry's big UK/US move and financial independence announcement
Almost 73 years after the Queen dedicated herself to serve the British people, her youngest grandson has turned his back on the monarchy and signalled a new direction for him and his wife
'Petulant' Harry's shock split from royal family 'must have hit Queen in the solar plexus'
On her 21st birthday in 1947 Princess Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving her people.
In a radio address to the Commonwealth, the heir presumptive declared with dignity that “my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service”.
And in the seven decades since our tireless monarch has never wavered in her duty.
So today’s shock statement from her petulant grandson must have hit her in the solar plexus.
Harry has selfishly turned his back on the institution she has fought to modernise and secure for him and his children.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
And he didn’t even have the guts or decency to tell her, or his own father, of the bombshell he was about to drop in their laps.
The Sussexes strutted back from their extended holiday gushing about how keen they were to get back to work.
But it seems that “work” is to be reinventing themselves as celebrities in their own right... using Papa and Granny’s money.
And we are actually meant to believe this is all about lowering their profiles and their privacy.
Well, good riddance. I for one have had a bellyful of Harry’s eco-warrior hypocrisy.
The tragedy is he was once the most loved of the modern royals – from the moment he walked behind his mother’s coffin our hearts ached for him.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Then he met Meghan. But boy, she changed our Harry.
And I’m fed up with her bleating about how hard it is for her being a new mom when everyone is picking on her.
And especially the outrageous suggestions that any criticism of her is racist.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
They can bugger off to Canada, and we’ll concentrate on the pared-down monarchy represented by that photo of the Queen and her three living heirs.
Who all know the true meaning of public service.


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Abbey Clancy poses up a storm on top of luxury motor in racy red lingerie

Oozing with style and showing off some wonderful curves ... this 1961 VW Karmann Ghia is a beauty .
And the top-of-the-range 1986 stripped-down Abbey Clancy is also in great shape .
But Abbey , 33 , will need to be careful she doesn ’ t scratch that beautiful paintwork with those knee-high stiletto boots .
It ’ s her first modelling shoot since the birth of her fourth child six months ago .
Abbey posed up a storm in the boots and matching red lacy lingerie , her blonde locks tumbling naturally across her face and shoulders .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in 2011 , and they 've added to their brood with four kids since .
38 year old Peter recently had fans clutching their stomachs with laughter after he pranked wife Abbey by pretending to get inked .
To celebrate the return of his acclaimed podcast , he joked that he 'd got a tattoo of himself doing his iconic robot dance with the words , `` Back Stronger . ''
`` [ Abbey ] is going to be fuming , '' he laughed , `` I hope she goes for it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he said : `` I have just done something .
Promise me you wo n't go mental ? ''
`` Oh my god , '' she gasped , `` You are joking ?
Who is that person on it ?
That 's you about 25 stone heavier . ''
Trying to justify the ink - which is fake - he insisted : `` My two favourite things in the world are the podcast and the robot .
I thought it would be funny . ''
Abbey was having none of it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a d*** on the beach , so that 's down to you .
`` If that 's on your arm , do n't come home . ''
The pair met 15 years ago , with Peter recently recalling that she `` went mental '' after he got her number and then started talking to another woman .

Abbey looked the picture of glamour as she showed off her amazing body just half a year after giving birth
Abbey Clancy poses up a storm on top of luxury motor in racy red lingerie
Oozing with style and showing off some wonderful curves... this 1961 VW Karmann Ghia is a beauty.
And the top-of-the-range 1986 stripped-down Abbey Clancy is also in great shape.
But Abbey, 33, will need to be careful she doesn’t scratch that beautiful paintwork with those knee-high stiletto boots.
It’s her first modelling shoot since the birth of her fourth child six months ago.
Abbey posed up a storm in the boots and matching red lacy lingerie, her blonde locks tumbling naturally across her face and shoulders.
She tied the knot with hubby Peter Crouch back in 2011, and they've added to their brood with four kids since.
Image: Karis Kennedy) Karis Kennedy) Image: Karis Kennedy) Karis Kennedy)
38 year old Peter recently had fans clutching their stomachs with laughter after he pranked wife Abbey by pretending to get inked.
To celebrate the return of his acclaimed podcast, he joked that he'd got a tattoo of himself doing his iconic robot dance with the words, "Back Stronger."
"[Abbey] is going to be fuming," he laughed, "I hope she goes for it."
Image: Karis Kennedy) Karis Kennedy)
Image: BBC) BBC)
When he FaceTimed his wife, he said: "I have just done something. Promise me you won't go mental?"
"Oh my god," she gasped, "You are joking? Who is that person on it? That's you about 25 stone heavier."
Trying to justify the ink - which is fake - he insisted: "My two favourite things in the world are the podcast and the robot. I thought it would be funny."
Abbey was having none of it, scolding: "You'll look like a d*** on the beach, so that's down to you.
"If that's on your arm, don't come home."
The pair met 15 years ago, with Peter recently recalling that she "went mental" after he got her number and then started talking to another woman.


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--'Battersea Beast' rapist jailed for life after attack makes freedom bid

A serial rapist jailed for life after a sick knifepoint attack is making a bid to be free .
Edward Bartley is due before the Parole Board tomorrow .
The 59-year-old carried out the assault after being released from a 20-year term for a campaign of terror against women .
Bartley was dubbed the Battersea Beast as he spent years prowling the streets of the South West London area hunting for victims to attack .
There are fears he may return to the capital , where some of the women still live .
A source close to the case said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How can it be safe to let him out to offend over and again ?
” Bartley was jailed in 1992 for the rapes .
He was freed in 2004 but later attacked a 19-year-old in South London .
He was given life with at least 12 years in 2008 , making him now eligible for parole .
The Parole Board said : “ An oral hearing has been listed for the parole review of Edward Bartley .
“ The job of the Board is to determine if someone would represent a risk @ @ @ @ @

Edward Bartley, who was dubbed the Battersea Beast, spent years prowling the streets of South West London before being caught and given a life sentence back in 2008
A serial rapist jailed for life after a sick knifepoint attack is making a bid to be free.
Edward Bartley is due before the Parole Board tomorrow.
The 59-year-old carried out the assault after being released from a 20-year term for a campaign of terror against women.
Bartley was dubbed the Battersea Beast as he spent years prowling the streets of the South West London area hunting for victims to attack.
There are fears he may return to the capital, where some of the women still live. A source close to the case said: “Bartley is pure evil. How can it be safe to let him out to offend over and again?”
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
Bartley was jailed in 1992 for the rapes.
He was freed in 2004 but later attacked a 19-year-old in South London.
He was given life with at least 12 years in 2008, making him now eligible for parole.
The Parole Board said: “An oral hearing has been listed for the parole review of Edward Bartley.
“The job of the Board is to determine if someone would represent a risk to the public.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--White House Farm viewers left baffled over Stephen Graham's 'dodgy' Welsh accent

White House Farm viewers were left super confused by a cast member 's accent during the first episode of the six-part series .
Actor Stephen Graham has been in a number of big roles over the years , with fans familiar with his Liverpudlian accent .
For his new role though , as a police detective investigating the shocking murders at the farmhouse in August 1985 , he sounded very different .
He appeared to adopt a Welsh accent for the character , with him portraying DCI Taff Jones .
But viewers were n't even sure the accent was Welsh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confessed they could n't identify it .
While the accent confusion did n't make the episode any less gripping , some fans confessed it bothered them .
Taking to Twitter , viewers began asking what the accent was supposed to be .
One viewer said : `` I know it 's a bit trivial considering the subject but even though he 's a top actor Stephen Graham would have had a better Welsh accent just toning down his own Scouse one . ''
Another agreed : `` As a Welshman I can confirm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that before !
? ''
A third said : `` what accent is Stephen supposed to have , it ’ s very muddled ? ''
This was echoed by another viewer who tweeted : `` Stephen Graham ’ s dodgy welsh accent . ''
Others defended the accent , believing there was nothing wrong with it , while some simply enjoyed his performance .
One fan commented : `` When @ StephenGraham73 appeared on Graham Norton 's show he demonstrated his Welsh accent to Matthew Rhys and Matthew congratulated him on getting it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't care if his Welsh accent is s**t , Stephen Graham is a phenomenal actor . ''
The drama will air for six parts , with episode one alone labelled `` chilling '' yet `` gripping '' by viewers .
White House Farm continues next Wednesday at 9pm on ITV .

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White House Farm viewers couldn't work out the seemingly Welsh accent actor Stephen Graham had put on for the role
White House Farm viewers were left super confused by a cast member's accent during the first episode of the six-part series.
Actor Stephen Graham has been in a number of big roles over the years, with fans familiar with his Liverpudlian accent.
For his new role though, as a police detective investigating the shocking murders at the farmhouse in August 1985, he sounded very different.
He appeared to adopt a Welsh accent for the character, with him portraying DCI Taff Jones.
But viewers weren't even sure the accent was Welsh, and even people from the country confessed they couldn't identify it.
Image: ITV) ITV)
While the accent confusion didn't make the episode any less gripping, some fans confessed it bothered them.
Taking to Twitter , viewers began asking what the accent was supposed to be.
One viewer said: "I know it's a bit trivial considering the subject but even though he's a top actor Stephen Graham would have had a better Welsh accent just toning down his own Scouse one."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another agreed: "As a Welshman I can confirm I have NEVER heard an accent like that before!?"
A third said: "what accent is Stephen supposed to have, it’s very muddled?"
This was echoed by another viewer who tweeted: "Stephen Graham’s dodgy welsh accent."
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Others defended the accent, believing there was nothing wrong with it, while some simply enjoyed his performance.
One fan commented: "When @StephenGraham73 appeared on Graham Norton's show he demonstrated his Welsh accent to Matthew Rhys and Matthew congratulated him on getting it right."
Another said: "I don't care if his Welsh accent is s**t, Stephen Graham is a phenomenal actor."
The drama will air for six parts, with episode one alone labelled "chilling" yet "gripping" by viewers.
White House Farm continues next Wednesday at 9pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Victoria Beckham is hapless in the kitchen as she burns kids' Weetabix

Victoria Beckham has admitted she is not such a whiz in the kitchen .
The mum of four told her followers : `` So I always get up to make the kids breakfast , and this morning Cruz wanted Weetabix .
`` And he did n't eat it , and I think this is proof that I 'm not great in the kitchen .
`` A lot of love went into it , but I 'm not surprised he did n't eat it .
`` It 's a bit tough . ''
she giggled as she tried to spoon the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her story , she also announced that the Beckhams were trying to eat more vegetables .
She posted a video of a plate including veg such as peas , Brussels sprouts , broccoli and beans .
She said that during January the family were trying to eat more green veg , and sarcastically said her kids were `` over the moon '' .
Victoria and hubbie David Beckham have children Brooklyn , 20 , Romeo , 17 , Cruz , 14 , and Harper , eight .
The family , minus Brooklyn , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Morocco and stayed in a stunning hotel .
Fashion designer Victoria posted an adorable picture of the family on Monday with the caption : “ Kisses from the sunshine X Happy New Year ” .
The photograph shows a smiling David with his arms around his three kids .
The 45-year-old former Spice Girl also filmed the interior of their hotel , revealing an extravagantly decorated space , which looked like Christmas decorations .
Joking to her 27.6 million Instagram followers , she said , “ I really like a simple hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full of gold Christmas decorations .
“ Nothing too over the top , ” she laughed , quickly focusing on the camera on the bauble-filled floor .
The singer ’ s videos then went on to show teenager Romeo laughing as his glasses steamed up , and Harper looking angelic as she skips towards the camera .
“ Mummy ’ s little lady , Carrying Mummy ’ s bag !
” Victoria gushed on her Instagram .

Victoria Beckham can't make weetabix and vows that family will eat more greens
Victoria Beckham can't make weetabix and vows that family will eat more greens
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Victoria Beckham revealed she actually managed to burn son Cruz's Wheetabix this morning
Victoria Beckham is hapless in the kitchen as she burns kids' Weetabix
Victoria Beckham has admitted she is not such a whiz in the kitchen.
The mum of four told her followers: "So I always get up to make the kids breakfast, and this morning Cruz wanted Weetabix.
"And he didn't eat it, and I think this is proof that I'm not great in the kitchen.
"A lot of love went into it, but I'm not surprised he didn't eat it.
"It's a bit tough." she giggled as she tried to spoon the Weetabix but struggled.
Later on in her story, she also announced that the Beckhams were trying to eat more vegetables.
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She posted a video of a plate including veg such as peas, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and beans.
She said that during January the family were trying to eat more green veg, and sarcastically said her kids were "over the moon".
"Cruz loves greens, Harper loves a Brussels sprout", she joked.
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Victoria and hubbie David Beckham have children Brooklyn , 20, Romeo, 17, Cruz, 14, and Harper, eight.
The family, minus Brooklyn, recently went on a lavish winter holiday to Morocco and stayed in a stunning hotel.
Fashion designer Victoria posted an adorable picture of the family on Monday with the caption: “Kisses from the sunshine X Happy New Year”.
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The photograph shows a smiling David with his arms around his three kids.
The 45-year-old former Spice Girl also filmed the interior of their hotel, revealing an extravagantly decorated space, which looked like Christmas decorations.
Joking to her 27.6 million Instagram followers, she said , “I really like a simple hotel,” whilst panning to a ceiling full of gold Christmas decorations.
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“Nothing too over the top,” she laughed, quickly focusing on the camera on the bauble-filled floor.
The singer’s videos then went on to show teenager Romeo laughing as his glasses steamed up, and Harper looking angelic as she skips towards the camera.
“Mummy’s little lady, Carrying Mummy’s bag!” Victoria gushed on her Instagram.


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Margot Robbie's continuing rise as critics hit out for double BAFTA nod during race row

She ’ s just made history as the first woman nominated twice for the same BAFTA .
And while haters were quick to attack Margot Robbie ’ s double-nod , only jokers would expect her to apologise .
The Aussie Harley Quinn star is caught up in the # BAFTAssowhite race row , with some critics saying it was unfair for her to have two nominations in the Best Supporting Actress Category , when no women of colour – such as Jennifer Lopez for Hustlers or Lupita Nyong ’ o for Us – had been recognised .
Although Margot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominations she receives , she ’ s unlikely to say sorry for her success .
In a previously unpublished interview just before the nominations , Margot hit out at the industry for attacking “ ambitious ” women .
She said : “ I feel like that is one of those things where it is such a double standard .
Men can be ambitious and be praised for it while women can be ambitious and considered a b*tch.
” Of her Bombshell co-stars Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron , she added : “ Nicole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women .
We produce , we all act , we all have ... done things in our lives .
We shouldn ’ t be sorry for that , and no one else should be sorry if they want something.
” Since the race row surrounding the BAFTAs emerged , the Chairman of the Film Committee Marc Samuelson has said : `` It 's infuriating .
We ca n't make the industry do something , all we can do is encourage and push . ''
Meanwhile director Andrew Onwubolu , known for his London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The only time black faces are seen in the BAFTAs is in the rising star category .
`` It 's meant to be an award for British films , but all they ever seem to do is follow what they think will do well at the Oscars . ''
He added that Blue Story `` did enough to at least to be nominated . ''

Margot has received a double nod at the BAFTAs, the latest success in her continuing rise as a race row surrounding a lack of diversity at the prestigious awards rages on
She’s just made history as the first woman nominated twice for the same BAFTA.
And while haters were quick to attack Margot Robbie’s double-nod, only jokers would expect her to apologise.
The Aussie Harley Quinn star is caught up in the #BAFTAssowhite race row, with some critics saying it was unfair for her to have two nominations in the Best Supporting Actress Category, when no women of colour – such as Jennifer Lopez for Hustlers or Lupita Nyong’o for Us – had been recognised.
Although Margot, 29, has no control over what nominations she receives, she’s unlikely to say sorry for her success.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In a previously unpublished interview just before the nominations, Margot hit out at the industry for attacking “ambitious” women.
She said: “I feel like that is one of those things where it is such a double standard. Men can be ambitious and be praised for it while women can be ambitious and considered a b*tch.”
Of her Bombshell co-stars Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron, she added: “Nicole, Charlize and I are all ambitious women. We produce, we all act, we all have... done things in our lives. We shouldn’t be sorry for that, and no one else should be sorry if they want something.”
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Since the race row surrounding the BAFTAs emerged, the Chairman of the Film Committee Marc Samuelson has said: "It's infuriating. We can't make the industry do something, all we can do is encourage and push."
Meanwhile director Andrew Onwubolu, known for his London gang flick Blue Story , scolded: "The only time black faces are seen in the BAFTAs is in the rising star category.
"It's meant to be an award for British films, but all they ever seem to do is follow what they think will do well at the Oscars."
He added that Blue Story "did enough to at least to be nominated."


thedailymirror--2020-01-08--Meghan Markle and Harry are 'declaring war on Royals' - Wills 'incandescent with rage'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 's decision to step back from their roles as senior royals is a `` declaration of war on the family '' , a senior source has claimed .
The couple 's decision to split their time between the UK and North America has shocked fans around the world , and has reportedly caused outrage within The Firm .
It has been claimed that other members of the Royal Family were n't consulted , leaving some `` hurt '' and `` upset '' .
Harry 's dad Prince Charles and brother William are said to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Queen is `` deeply upset '' .
Meghan and Harry shared the news on their Instagram page this evening , also stating they they plan to become financially independent .
An insider told the Sun : `` Their statement was not cleared with anyone .
It breaks all protocol .
This is a declaration of war on the family .
`` There is fury over how they ’ ve done this without any thought for the implications for the institution .
The Queen is deeply upset .
The Prince of Wales and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Courtiers can ’ t believe it .
There are so many unanswered questions but they ’ ve just up and done it without a thought for anyone else . ''
The website also claims that the statement was pushed out after it was reported in the media yesterday .
The source also claims Meghan and Harry have `` exiled themselves '' from the family .
Shortly after the couple 's announcement Buckingham Palace released a short statement about their decision .
The Queen warned of `` complicated issues '' and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the details .
It read : `` Discussions with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage .
`` We understand their desire to take a different approach , but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through . ''
“ After many months of reflection and internal discussions , we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution .
`` We intend to step back as ‘ senior ’ members of the Royal Family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen .
`` It is with your encouragement , particularly over the last few years , that we feel prepared to make this adjustment .
`` We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America , continuing to honour our duty to The Queen , the Commonwealth , and our patronages .
`` This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born , while also providing our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next chapter , including the launch of our new charitable entity .
`` We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course , as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen , The Prince of Wales , The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties .
`` Until then , please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support . ''

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Canada House in London to thank the High Commissioner Janice Charette and staff for the warm hospitality during their recent stay in Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Canada House in London to thank the High Commissioner Janice Charette and staff for the warm hospitality during their recent stay in Canada
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to step back from their royal duties has reportedly caused outrage among their relatives
Meghan Markle and Harry are 'declaring war on Royals' - Wills 'incandescent with rage'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's decision to step back from their roles as senior royals is a "declaration of war on the family", a senior source has claimed.
The couple's decision to split their time between the UK and North America has shocked fans around the world, and has reportedly caused outrage within The Firm.
It has been claimed that other members of the Royal Family weren't consulted, leaving some "hurt" and "upset".
Harry's dad Prince Charles and brother William are said to be "incandescent with rage", while the Queen is "deeply upset".
Meghan and Harry shared the news on their Instagram page this evening, also stating they they plan to become financially independent.
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
An insider told the Sun : "Their statement was not cleared with anyone. It breaks all protocol. This is a declaration of war on the family.
"There is fury over how they’ve done this without any thought for the implications for the institution. The Queen is deeply upset. The Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge are incandescent with rage.
“Courtiers can’t believe it. There are so many unanswered questions but they’ve just up and done it without a thought for anyone else."
The website also claims that the statement was pushed out after it was reported in the media yesterday.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
The source also claims Meghan and Harry have "exiled themselves" from the family.
Shortly after the couple's announcement Buckingham Palace released a short statement about their decision.
The Queen warned of "complicated issues" and said it would take time to work out the details.
It read: "Discussions with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are at an early stage.
"We understand their desire to take a different approach, but these are complicated issues that will take time to work through."
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Meghan and Harry's statement in full
“After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.
"We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.
"It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.
"We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.
"This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.
"We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties.
"Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support."


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--First look at Winter Love Island girls in the villa as they pose in bikinis

The Love Island girls have been pictured in the villa for the first time ahead of the start of the winter series this weekend .
Posing in their swimwear , the ladies work the camera as they show off their home for the next six weeks — or whenever they get dumped from the island , that is .
This year there are seven girls going in at the start of the series ; Shaughna Phillips , Sophie Piper , Paige Turley , Leanne Amaning , Siânnise Fudge and twins Eve and Jess Gale .
Shaughna , who poses in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the snaps , is a 25-year-old democratic services officer .
She says she wants to find someone funny and smart and her ideal man is 2018 winner Jack Fincham .
Sophie , 21 , is Rochelle Humes ' little sister and is looking for a man like boxer Anthony Joshua .
The brunette looks stunning as she lounges poolside in a pretty pink bikini .
Paige , who once dated Lewis Capaldi , has a close up in a classic black bikini .
The 22-year-old wants someone who is tall dark and handsome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big smile as she relaxed on a sun lounger in a snake print one piece in her photo .
Before going in she 'd said she wanted to find someone `` rugged and manly '' in the villa .
Siânnise looks the picture of confidence as she poses with her hands on her hips in an orange bikini and chunky wedges .
The 25-year-old is also looking for an Anthony Joshua but also has a thing for Leonardo DiCaprio in the nineties .
*Love Island starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2

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The Love Island girls have been pictured in the villa for the first time ahead of this Sunday's launch show
First look at Winter Love Island girls in the villa as they pose in bikinis
The Love Island girls have been pictured in the villa for the first time ahead of the start of the winter series this weekend.
Posing in their swimwear, the ladies work the camera as they show off their home for the next six weeks — or whenever they get dumped from the island, that is.
This year there are seven girls going in at the start of the series; Shaughna Phillips, Sophie Piper, Paige Turley, Leanne Amaning, Siânnise Fudge and twins Eve and Jess Gale.
Shaughna, who poses in the pool in a pink bikini in the snaps, is a 25-year-old democratic services officer.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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She says she wants to find someone funny and smart and her ideal man is 2018 winner Jack Fincham .
Sophie, 21, is Rochelle Humes' little sister and is looking for a man like boxer Anthony Joshua.
The brunette looks stunning as she lounges poolside in a pretty pink bikini.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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Paige, who once dated Lewis Capaldi, has a close up in a classic black bikini.
The 22-year-old wants someone who is tall dark and handsome.
Leanne, also 22, pulled a big smile as she relaxed on a sun lounger in a snake print one piece in her photo.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Before going in she'd said she wanted to find someone "rugged and manly" in the villa.
Siânnise looks the picture of confidence as she poses with her hands on her hips in an orange bikini and chunky wedges.
The 25-year-old is also looking for an Anthony Joshua but also has a thing for Leonardo DiCaprio in the nineties.
*Love Island starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--First look at Winter Love Island boys in the villa as they flaunt their gym-honed bodies

Winter Love Island begins on Sunday and ahead of the launch show the first five hunks to enter the South African villa have shown what they are bringing to the table as they posed poolside for sexy snaps .
Pumped up and preened to perfection the original boys - Mike Boateng , Connor Durman , Callum Jones , Nas Majeed and Ollie Jones - look ready to embark on their journey for love .
Police officer Mike , 24 , clearly is not afraid of the camera from the look of his smouldering picture that shows the Londoner sitting on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Proving he is all muscle , the hunk has not got an ounce of flab in sight as he poses in the image in bright swimshorts .
Mike , who describes himself as confident , charming and charismatic , looks nothing short of excited to be appearing on the romance show as he beams from ear to ear whilst posing with confidence .
Coffee bean salesman Connor , from Brighton , who rates himself a seven out of ten , decided to sit in the lavish villa 's epic swimming pool for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shared that girls love his hands decided to keep his best feature partially hidden underwater as he flexed his shoulders in the snap .
Connor proudly showcased his gallery of images as he modelled a pair of orange swimming shorts and looked happy and relaxed ahead of his stint on Love Island .
Mancunian Callum , 23 , opted to showcase his abs by sitting down on the villa 's decking in green swimwear .
The curly haired scaffolder , who is on the lookout for a girl with dark hair , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nail polish , appears to have waxed his chest ahead of going on the show .
Callum 's ripped abs took centre stage in the photo as he gave off a cool persona by staring down the camera lens .
Nas from London was seen dipping his toes in the pool for his arrival photo .
The sports science graduate and builder , 23 , who has dished that he laughs in awkward situations , showed off the results of his gym habit as he flaunted an eight pack and toned chest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture with his dark hair coiffed perfectly in place .
Cornwall native Ollie looks like he has spent some time trying to top up his tan ahead of the show starting as he sported a red glow in his pre-villa snaps .
The dishy landowner and heir to the Lanhydrock estate , 23 , says he is a ten out ten for his body , closely followed by his wit , tugged on his jazzy pink swim shorts in the photo that slung low on his hips to allow his physique to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the snap and pushed his floppy locks out of his face as he grinned .
* Love Island kicks off at 9pm on Sunday , January 12 on ITV2 Do you have a story to sell ?
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The sexy singles have ensured they are pumped up to perfection before the Winter edition of the hit series airs on Sunday
First look at Winter Love Island boys in the villa as they flaunt their gym-honed bodies
Winter Love Island begins on Sunday and ahead of the launch show the first five hunks to enter the South African villa have shown what they are bringing to the table as they posed poolside for sexy snaps.
Pumped up and preened to perfection the original boys - Mike Boateng, Connor Durman, Callum Jones, Nas Majeed and Ollie Jones - look ready to embark on their journey for love.
Police officer Mike, 24, clearly is not afraid of the camera from the look of his smouldering picture that shows the Londoner sitting on a wooden bench surrounded by lush greenery.
Image: Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX) Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX)
Proving he is all muscle, the hunk has not got an ounce of flab in sight as he poses in the image in bright swimshorts.
Mike, who describes himself as confident, charming and charismatic, looks nothing short of excited to be appearing on the romance show as he beams from ear to ear whilst posing with confidence.
Image: Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX) Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX)
Coffee bean salesman Connor, from Brighton, who rates himself a seven out of ten, decided to sit in the lavish villa's epic swimming pool for his photoshoot.
The 25-year-old, who has shared that girls love his hands decided to keep his best feature partially hidden underwater as he flexed his shoulders in the snap.
Connor proudly showcased his gallery of images as he modelled a pair of orange swimming shorts and looked happy and relaxed ahead of his stint on Love Island.
Image: Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX) Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX)
Mancunian Callum, 23, opted to showcase his abs by sitting down on the villa's decking in green swimwear.
The curly haired scaffolder, who is on the lookout for a girl with dark hair, tanned skin, red lipstick and white nail polish, appears to have waxed his chest ahead of going on the show.
Callum's ripped abs took centre stage in the photo as he gave off a cool persona by staring down the camera lens.
Image: Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX) Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX)
Nas from London was seen dipping his toes in the pool for his arrival photo.
The sports science graduate and builder, 23, who has dished that he laughs in awkward situations, showed off the results of his gym habit as he flaunted an eight pack and toned chest.
The soon-to-be star grinned merrily for the picture with his dark hair coiffed perfectly in place.
Image: Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX) Raquel Fernandes/ITV/REX)
Cornwall native Ollie looks like he has spent some time trying to top up his tan ahead of the show starting as he sported a red glow in his pre-villa snaps.
The dishy landowner and heir to the Lanhydrock estate, 23, says he is a ten out ten for his body, closely followed by his wit, tugged on his jazzy pink swim shorts in the photo that slung low on his hips to allow his physique to be in full view.
Ollie tensed up for the snap and pushed his floppy locks out of his face as he grinned.
* Love Island kicks off at 9pm on Sunday, January 12 on ITV2
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webtv@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--Nick Kyrgios helps Australia knock Great Britain out of ATP Cup after 34-point tie-break

Nick Kyrgios and Alex De Minaur collapsed to the court after clinching a 2-1 quarter-final victory for Australia that knocked Great Britain out of the inaugural ATP Cup .
The duo held each other on the ground after winning the final point in the doubles against Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury in Sydney .
It had been a thrilling match , Murray and Salisbury winning the first set 6-3 before losing the second 6-3 and taking the crowd at Ken Rosewall Arena to a tie-break .
Kyrgios served at 17-16 and Salisbury returned long , but before the win could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world number 29 's serve had gone in .
The review showed it clearly had and the unlikely pair fell to the ground .
The Australian duo were a surprise choice , team captain Lleyton Hewitt sending them in at the last minute ahead of Chris Guccione and John Peers .
Earlier , Cameron Norrie lost the first match of the day 6-2 6-2 to Kyrgios , before Dan Evans continued his strong return to the game with a hard-fought 7-6 4-6 7-6 ( 2 ) win over De Minaur .
The Australian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tie-break , before Evans proved too strong on his own serve and the Australian returned wide to end proceedings .
Australia now progress to the semi-finals , where they will meet either Belgium or Spain .

Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury lost the deciding rubber 18-16 in the tiebreak as Australia advanced to the semi-finals of the competition
Nick Kyrgios and Alex De Minaur collapsed to the court after clinching a 2-1 quarter-final victory for Australia that knocked Great Britain out of the inaugural ATP Cup.
The duo held each other on the ground after winning the final point in the doubles against Jamie Murray and Joe Salisbury in Sydney.
It had been a thrilling match, Murray and Salisbury winning the first set 6-3 before losing the second 6-3 and taking the crowd at Ken Rosewall Arena to a tie-break.
Kyrgios served at 17-16 and Salisbury returned long, but before the win could be given the British challenged whether the world number 29's serve had gone in.
The review showed it clearly had and the unlikely pair fell to the ground.
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The Australian duo were a surprise choice, team captain Lleyton Hewitt sending them in at the last minute ahead of Chris Guccione and John Peers.
Earlier, Cameron Norrie lost the first match of the day 6-2 6-2 to Kyrgios, before Dan Evans continued his strong return to the game with a hard-fought 7-6 4-6 7-6 (2) win over De Minaur.
The Australian survived four match points to force a tie-break, before Evans proved too strong on his own serve and the Australian returned wide to end proceedings.
Australia now progress to the semi-finals, where they will meet either Belgium or Spain.


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--You can now get a Toby Carvery roast dinner for just £4.29 - but not for long

Cold weather calls for comfort food and nothing is more comforting than a hearty roast dinner .
Luckily , pub chain Toby Carvery has slashed the price of its popular buffet-style roast dinners by 40 % , meaning you can enjoy one for as little as £4.29 .
The January sale offer is perfect for anyone trying to cut back on their spending this month - but you 'll need to download the Toby Carvery app to claim it .
It 's open to both new members of the app and those who are already signed up , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diners at once .
Sadly , the roast dinner discount only lasts until Saturday January 11th - so there 's just a few days left to take advantage .
Toby Carvery 's delicious roast dinner would normally set you back £7.49 , but you 'll save £3.20 on your meal with the app offer .
Parents will be pleased to hear that a £4.99 children 's meal will cost only £2.99 with the discount - that 's a saving of £2 .
Customers can find the 40 % off voucher in the `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app , which needs to be shown when you 're ready to pay the bill .
The app can be downloaded for free on Apple and Android devices .
You can also find your local Toby Carvery restaurant using the online store finder tool .

The pub chain has slashed 40% off its popular roast dinners, but the deal is only available until Saturday
You can now get a Toby Carvery roast dinner for just £4.29 - but not for long
Cold weather calls for comfort food and nothing is more comforting than a hearty roast dinner.
Luckily, pub chain Toby Carvery has slashed the price of its popular buffet-style roast dinners by 40%, meaning you can enjoy one for as little as £4.29.
The January sale offer is perfect for anyone trying to cut back on their spending this month - but you'll need to download the Toby Carvery app to claim it.
Image: tobycarvery /Instagram) tobycarvery /Instagram)
It's open to both new members of the app and those who are already signed up, and it can be used for up to four diners at once.
Sadly, the roast dinner discount only lasts until Saturday January 11th - so there's just a few days left to take advantage.
Toby Carvery's delicious roast dinner would normally set you back £7.49, but you'll save £3.20 on your meal with the app offer.
Parents will be pleased to hear that a £4.99 children's meal will cost only £2.99 with the discount - that's a saving of £2.
Customers can find the 40% off voucher in the "offers" section of the Toby Carvery app, which needs to be shown when you're ready to pay the bill.
The app can be downloaded for free on Apple and Android devices. You can also find your local Toby Carvery restaurant using the online store finder tool .


thedailymirror--2020-01-09--NASA shows what would happen if two planets collided - with 'catastrophic' results

The idea of two planets colliding may sound like a plot from the latest science fiction blockbuster , but according to NASA , it may have been a reality just 10 years ago .
The space agency has revealed that two rocky exoplanets are thought to have collided in 2010 , with catastrophic results .
These planets were in the planetary system BD +20 307 , which is around 300 light years away in the constellation Aries .
Back in 2010 , NASA detected high levels of dusty debris in this system , suggesting that two planets may have collided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , scientists speculated that the warm dust in this system was a result of a planet-to-planet collision .
“ Now , NASA 's SOFIA mission found even more warm dust , further supporting that two rocky exoplanets collided.
” While this may seem unlinked to our own solar system , NASA added that the findings could help to build a more complete picture of our solar system ’ s history .
It said : “ Such a collision could be similar to the type of catastrophic event that ultimately created our Moon.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago , around 30-50 million years after the origin of the Solar System .
Jan Heldmann , a NASA research scientist , explained : “ The moon was formed [ … ] out of debris thrown into orbit by a massive collision between a smaller proto-Earth and another planetoid , about the size of Mars .
“ Initially the Moon spun much faster , but because it is not perfectly spherical and bulges out slightly at its equator , the orbit slowed down and eventually became tidally locked — keeping the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along the Earth-Moon line caused a torque , slowing the Moon spin , much the same way a figure skater gradually opens to decelerate a spin .
“ When the Moon ’ s spin slowed enough to match its orbital rate , the bulge was in line with Earth , which is why we always see the same side of the Moon .
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NASA has revealed that two rocky exoplanets are thought to have collided in 2010, with catastrophic results
NASA shows what would happen if two planets collided - with 'catastrophic' results
The idea of two planets colliding may sound like a plot from the latest science fiction blockbuster, but according to NASA , it may have been a reality just 10 years ago.
The space agency has revealed that two rocky exoplanets are thought to have collided in 2010, with catastrophic results.
These planets were in the planetary system BD +20 307, which is around 300 light years away in the constellation Aries.
Back in 2010, NASA detected high levels of dusty debris in this system, suggesting that two planets may have collided.
NASA explained: “Ten years ago, scientists speculated that the warm dust in this system was a result of a planet-to-planet collision.
“Now, NASA's SOFIA mission found even more warm dust, further supporting that two rocky exoplanets collided.”
While this may seem unlinked to our own solar system, NASA added that the findings could help to build a more complete picture of our solar system’s history.
It said: “Such a collision could be similar to the type of catastrophic event that ultimately created our Moon.”
The moon formed around 4.5 billion years ago, around 30-50 million years after the origin of the Solar System.
Jan Heldmann, a NASA research scientist, explained: “The moon was formed […] out of debris thrown into orbit by a massive collision between a smaller proto-Earth and another planetoid, about the size of Mars.
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“Initially the Moon spun much faster, but because it is not perfectly spherical and bulges out slightly at its equator, the orbit slowed down and eventually became tidally locked — keeping the same face toward the Earth.
“Bulges along the Earth-Moon line caused a torque, slowing the Moon spin, much the same way a figure skater gradually opens to decelerate a spin.
“When the Moon’s spin slowed enough to match its orbital rate, the bulge was in line with Earth, which is why we always see the same side of the Moon.”