thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Two paramedics stabbed at property in Wolverhampton as man arrested

Two paramedics were stabbed while attending a call-out at a property in Wolverhampton .
The crew from West Midlands Ambulance Service were attacked after they went to check on the welfare of a man at a house on Stephens Close in the Ashmore area of the city .
The medics used their emergency alert to say that they had been stabbed shortly after being called to the property at 12.15pm today .
Colleagues rushed to the scene to treat both of the victims as well as a man who was tasered by officers .
In a statement , West Midlands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ambulance service staff have been stabbed after attending a call-out to check on the welfare of a man in Wolverhampton .
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk “ The initial call came through at around 12.15pm this lunchtime to an address in Stephens Close .
“ Shortly after arrival , the crew used their emergency alert to say that they had been stabbed .
“ Three additional ambulances , two Midlands Air Ambulances and the West Midlands Care Team attended the scene along with three paramedic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff , both paramedics , have been treated at the scene by doctors and paramedics and have been taken to hospital for further treatment .
“ A man who was Tasered by police officers at the scene has also been treated by ambulance staff.
” West Midlands Police wrote on Twitter : `` A man has been arrested after two paramedics were stabbed at a property in Stephens Close , Wolverhampton today . ''

Footage of scene in Wolverhampton where two paramedics were stabbed
Footage of scene in Wolverhampton where two paramedics were stabbed
A crew from the West Midlands Ambulance Service were attacked when they went to check on the welfare of a man in the Ashmore area of Wolverhampton
Two paramedics stabbed in Wolverhampton as man Tasered and arrested
Two paramedics were stabbed while attending a call-out at a property in Wolverhampton.
The crew from West Midlands Ambulance Service were attacked after they went to check on the welfare of a man at a house in the Ashmore area of the city.
The medics, one man and one woman, used their emergency alert to say that they had been stabbed shortly after being called to the property at 12.15pm today. They have suffered serious injuries.
Colleagues rushed to the scene to treat both of the victims as well as a 52-year-old man who was Tasered by officers.
Onlookers said one medic was wheeled away by colleagues following the incident.
West Midlands Police confirmed a suspect had been arrested.
Anita Millard, 65, who lives next door, said a man lived alone at the property, and it had been his elderly mother who had first raised concerns for his welfare after he failed to answer the door.
She described how two paramedics arrived, along with two police officers, before they managed to gain entry by removing a door panel with a screwdriver borrowed from a neighbour.
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She said: "The police asked the man's mother to step back and then the girl paramedic went in, followed by the other medic.
"Then all I heard was a blood-curdling scream.
"He had two knives - I've never seen anything like it."
Mrs Millard, who has lived in the close for five years, added: "The male paramedic then came backwards out the house and he shouted into his radio 'help, help, we've both been stabbed'.
"Then he pushed the female paramedic backwards towards the side gate, and away from it all.
"The guy was stood in the porch holding these knives.
"Then the police came in and shouted 'Taser' and then they Tasered him.
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"It was like something off the TV."
A nearby resident said: "It was crazy. There were about a dozen police cars and ambulances on the street within minutes.
"I saw one person being led away in an ambulance, it was professionally handled by the emergency services.
"It must have been hard dealing with your own colleagues, I don't know how you'd keep so calm.
"This is quite a tight knit, friendly community and you don't expect this on your doorstep at all. It's a really horrible thing to happen so close to home."
Police remain at the scene with a cordon surrounding the house.
In a statement, West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “Two members of ambulance service staff have been stabbed after attending a call-out to check on the welfare of a man in Wolverhampton.
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“The initial call came through at around 12.15pm this lunchtime to an address in Stephens Close.
“Shortly after arrival, the crew used their emergency alert to say that they had been stabbed.
“Three additional ambulances, two Midlands Air Ambulances and the West Midlands Care Team attended the scene along with three paramedic officers.
“The two members of staff, both paramedics, have been treated at the scene by doctors and paramedics and have been taken to hospital for further treatment.
“A man who was Tasered by police officers at the scene has also been treated by ambulance staff.”
Both paramedics are in a stable condition in hospital.
Superintendent Simon Inglis, from Wolverhampton Police, said: “This is a shocking incident resulting in serious injuries to two of our blue light colleagues.
“We are treating it as an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.”
WMAS paramedic Tasha Starkey said she was “disgusted” with the attack on her colleagues.
She tweeted: “Digusted, angry and really upset to read what my colleagues have been through today.
“Sending my love to them and those that attended.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Holly Willoughby admits she cried having first drink at a pub at the weekend

Holly Willoughby opened up about her `` emotional '' first drink at a pub at the weekend .
On Saturday from 6am , pubs and bars were able to open for the first time in months .
Addressing packed pubs on Saturday , Holly admitted that she `` welled up '' walking into her local boozer have a drink .
`` On Saturday I went to the pub , I popped in for a drink , '' Holly said on This Morning .
`` I was n't planning to , I was getting some flowers and I just saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought , 'Right , I 'm going to do it ! '
`` Just because I can ! ''
`` It was quite emotional for you , '' Phil pointed out .
`` It was emotional , '' Holly agreed .
`` I did - I sort of walked in and had a well-up .
Not just because I was so pleased to be back in a pub but because it felt so normal !
`` I think those little signifying things that things are turning back to normal makes it an emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also received a ticking off from their boss today after sitting too close to one another on the new sofa .
The presenters were back with a brand new sofa as they welcomed guests into the studio for the first time .
This included pal Alison Hammond , who had n't been on set since lockdown began in March .
They also introduced Doctor Philippa Kaye as Holly explained : `` We just had to move for the first time . ''
`` We 've changed the layout of the sofas , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 've got an extra bit so we 're still distanced here , but we 've got an extra long sofa . ''
However , Phil admitted that there was a bit of chaos behind the scenes .
`` We sat down and the director was saying , 'you 're too close , you 're too close , too close , too close , move right ' , '' Phil said .
But Holly continued to remain positive and said : `` It 's nice we 're getting closer .
We 're on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting closer . ''
Earlier , Alison downed a pint in celebration of her return to the set .
The 45-year-old made the most of her grand entrance into the studio as she wore a two-metre pole on her head decorated with multi-coloured fabric .
`` I 'm here guys ! ''
Alison announced , but warned : `` Keep your distance , guys ! ''
However , Holly responded : `` This is really hard because you give the best hugs . ''
`` I know , man , '' she replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one . ''
`` My body is just wanting to give you a hug right now , '' Holly said , opening her arms .
`` It 's so good to see you both , '' Alison said .
Holly exclaimed : `` I ca n't believe you 're here ! ''
Later , Alison watched Holly and Phil as the pair played Spin To Win - which Phil stopped when he noticed her with a beer .
`` Yep , '' she replied as she downed her beer .
Laura Tobin also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the first time in 98 days today .
The weather presenter , 38 , donned a lilac trouser suit and grinned brightly as Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid welcomed her back .
Piers announced : `` We have a little visitor !
Laura Tobin ! ''
Susanna asked : `` How many days away have you been [ away ] ? ''
`` 98 days since I was last in the studio , '' Laura said .
`` How 's it been ? ''
Piers asked .
`` Weird to be back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about you guys , that half the team has n't been here . ''
Laura said : `` It 's been a real privilege to be working from home , be in my kitchen , to be there to look after my daughter the second the show finishes and take over from my husband .
`` Everyone has been doing that plate spinning juggling with the family .
`` It 's also been really nice to watch the show from home almost as a viewer and the 98 days has flown by but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a weather map , pointing to things . ''
In order to return to the GMB studio , Laura had to undergo a big risk assessment .
`` A huge risk assessment , it 's gone all the way up and all the way back down again , '' she said .
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

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This Morning presenter Holly admitted that she felt very emotional having her first drink in a pub at the weekend
Holly Willoughby admits she cried having first drink at a pub at the weekend
Holly Willoughby opened up about her "emotional" first drink at a pub at the weekend.
On Saturday from 6am, pubs and bars were able to open for the first time in months.
Addressing packed pubs on Saturday, Holly admitted that she "welled up" walking into her local boozer have a drink.
"On Saturday I went to the pub, I popped in for a drink," Holly said on This Morning. "I wasn't planning to, I was getting some flowers and I just saw a beer garden that was empty and I thought, 'Right, I'm going to do it!'
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Just because I can!"
"It was quite emotional for you," Phil pointed out.
"It was emotional," Holly agreed. "I did - I sort of walked in and had a well-up. Not just because I was so pleased to be back in a pub but because it felt so normal!
"I think those little signifying things that things are turning back to normal makes it an emotional experience."
Image: ITV) ITV)
But Holly and Phil also received a ticking off from their boss today after sitting too close to one another on the new sofa.
The presenters were back with a brand new sofa as they welcomed guests into the studio for the first time.
This included pal Alison Hammond, who hadn't been on set since lockdown began in March.
They also introduced Doctor Philippa Kaye as Holly explained: "We just had to move for the first time."
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
"We've changed the layout of the sofas," Phil said.
Holly added: "We've got an extra bit so we're still distanced here, but we've got an extra long sofa."
However, Phil admitted that there was a bit of chaos behind the scenes.
"We sat down and the director was saying, 'you're too close, you're too close, too close, too close, move right'," Phil said.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
But Holly continued to remain positive and said: "It's nice we're getting closer. We're on the same side now, we're getting closer."
Earlier, Alison downed a pint in celebration of her return to the set.
The 45-year-old made the most of her grand entrance into the studio as she wore a two-metre pole on her head decorated with multi-coloured fabric.
"I'm here guys!" Alison announced, but warned: "Keep your distance, guys!"
Image: ITV) ITV)
However, Holly responded: "This is really hard because you give the best hugs."
"I know, man," she replied. "Let's do a virtual one."
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock) Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
"My body is just wanting to give you a hug right now," Holly said, opening her arms.
"It's so good to see you both," Alison said.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
Holly exclaimed: "I can't believe you're here!"
Later, Alison watched Holly and Phil as the pair played Spin To Win - which Phil stopped when he noticed her with a beer.
"Are you drinking a pint?!" Phil exclaimed.
"Yep," she replied as she downed her beer.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
Laura Tobin also returned to the Good Morning Britain studio for the first time in 98 days today.
The weather presenter, 38, donned a lilac trouser suit and grinned brightly as Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid welcomed her back.
Piers announced: "We have a little visitor! Laura Tobin!"
Susanna asked: "How many days away have you been [away]?"
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
"98 days since I was last in the studio," Laura said.
"How's it been?" Piers asked. "Weird to be back after all this time. We forget about you guys, that half the team hasn't been here."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Laura said: "It's been a real privilege to be working from home, be in my kitchen, to be there to look after my daughter the second the show finishes and take over from my husband.
"Everyone has been doing that plate spinning juggling with the family.
"It's also been really nice to watch the show from home almost as a viewer and the 98 days has flown by but it's really nice to be here with a weather map, pointing to things."
In order to return to the GMB studio, Laura had to undergo a big risk assessment.
"A huge risk assessment, it's gone all the way up and all the way back down again," she said.
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Godiva launch chocolate liqueur for £34.99 and it sounds delicious

As World Chocolate Day approaches this Tuesday 7th July , chocoholics are in for a real treat as The Bottle Club is finally bringing Godvia ’ s premium chocolate liqueurs to the UK .
The luxury Belgian chocolate company ’ s Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur are available for £34.99 ( 75cl ) from The Bottle Club and , feature the ultra-velvety chocolate flavour of Godiva ’ s famous chocolates with balanced notes that are not overly sweet .
An indulgent treat for the most dedicated chocolate fans , the Godiva Chocolate Liqueurs are ideal for purists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or with fresh summer strawberries – and they also make a decadent cocktail base .
Anyone else craving chocolate now or just us ?
Danielle Merry , Head of Ecommerce and Marketing , The Bottle Club , says : “ It ’ s a bit of a gamble having World Chocolate Day in summer , thankfully British summers are unpredictable , but if we do have a heatwave on Tuesday July 7th , you ’ ll be fine with a chilled Godiva liqueur , perfect for celebrating this global occasion.
” The Bottle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chocoholic delivered direct to an address of your choice .
Maybe you want to send one to a friend ?
Relative ?
Or just yourself to enjoy this weekend .
And this isn ’ t the only chocolate based drink The Bottle Club stock .
We ’ ve listed some delicious other options below that would make anyone ’ s day .
Chocolate based liqueurs to buy from The Bottle Shop : Just one sip of this Chocolate Milkshake Liqueur and you 're immediately transported to the red leather seats and neon-drenched interior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ instant hit of sweetness , smooth vanilla creaminess and silky , moreish chocolate flavour – all with an indulgent boozy twist .
A luxurious combination of bold cherry , spices , fresh vanilla and chocolate .
A sweet , chocolate tasting wine with a gentle and alluring richness .
This limited-edition liqueur is an indulgent mix of real Belgian chocolate with Baileys Original Irish Cream .
Baileys Chocolat Luxe is best enjoyed over three cubes of ice or as a liquid dessert .
Godiva Chocolate Liqueur features the original ultra-velvety dark chocolate flavour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Godiva chocolate with balanced notes that are not overly sweet .
Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur features the original ultra-velvety dark chocolate flavor .
It has the pure essence of Godiva white chocolate with balanced notes that are not overly sweet .

Calling all chocolate fans - the luxury brand has finally launched a liqueur just in time for World Chocolate Day at The Bottle Club. It can be delivered to your or someone else's door to make their day
As World Chocolate Day approaches this Tuesday 7th July, chocoholics are in for a real treat as The Bottle Club is finally bringing Godvia’s premium chocolate liqueurs to the UK.
The luxury Belgian chocolate company’s Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur are available for £34.99 (75cl) from The Bottle Club and, feature the ultra-velvety chocolate flavour of Godiva’s famous chocolates with balanced notes that are not overly sweet.
An indulgent treat for the most dedicated chocolate fans, the Godiva Chocolate Liqueurs are ideal for purists served chilled in a small glass, or with fresh summer strawberries – and they also make a decadent cocktail base.
Anyone else craving chocolate now or just us?
Danielle Merry, Head of Ecommerce and Marketing, The Bottle Club, says: “It’s a bit of a gamble having World Chocolate Day in summer, thankfully British summers are unpredictable, but if we do have a heatwave on Tuesday July 7th, you’ll be fine with a chilled Godiva liqueur, perfect for celebrating this global occasion.”
The Bottle Club features drinks for every type of chocoholic delivered direct to an address of your choice. Maybe you want to send one to a friend? Relative? Or just yourself to enjoy this weekend.
And this isn’t the only chocolate based drink The Bottle Club stock. We’ve listed some delicious other options below that would make anyone’s day.
Chocolate based liqueurs to buy from The Bottle Club:
Just one sip of this Chocolate Milkshake Liqueur and you're immediately transported to the red leather seats and neon-drenched interior of a classic American diner. That instant hit of sweetness, smooth vanilla creaminess and silky, moreish chocolate flavour – all with an indulgent boozy twist.
A luxurious combination of bold cherry, spices, fresh vanilla and chocolate. A sweet, chocolate tasting wine with a gentle and alluring richness.
This limited-edition liqueur is an indulgent mix of real Belgian chocolate with Baileys Original Irish Cream. Baileys Chocolat Luxe is best enjoyed over three cubes of ice or as a liquid dessert.
Godiva Chocolate Liqueur features the original ultra-velvety dark chocolate flavour. It has the pure essence of Godiva chocolate with balanced notes that are not overly sweet.
Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur features the original ultra-velvety dark chocolate flavor. It has the pure essence of Godiva white chocolate with balanced notes that are not overly sweet.


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Strictly bosses eye up Melanie Sykes for lineup after 'toxic' booze hell

Melanie Sykes could be set to appear on the long-awaited next series of Strictly Come Dancing .
The presenter and model , 49 , seems like the perfect candidate for the iconic BBC dance show as she is no stranger to putting on a show for the cameras .
The presenter is a regular star of reality TV , and the bookies make her just a 7/2 shot to take to the dance floor later this year .
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said : `` Strictly chiefs are eyeing up their strongest line-up ever for the next series .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of it if the latest odds are anything to go by . ''
This may be the perfect time for the gorgeous star to pursue some new challenges after months of being cooped up at home during the coronavirus lockdown .
Back in May , Melanie marked three years sober having ditched the booze back in 2017 .
She 's vowed to never let it return to her life after branding alcohol `` toxic '' and admitting her behaviour had got out of hand .
After managing to kick the bottle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I am more present than I have ever been .
`` I 'm shaking off old ideas about myself and I 've moved forward bravely without any crutches . '
I 've fronted up to my fears and believe me there have been tears , but the highs have felt a damn sight better than any beer buzz , or a three-glasses-of-wine thrill .
She continued : `` With the help of my addiction therapist , I went back over my life and listed an inventory of drunken behaviour and behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , why I have put up with abusive relationships , why I have been overwhelmed with stress and anxiety at times , and why I react to things in the way that I do . ''
She added that she had been developing ways to break these cycles - and though she still has dark days , they 're not brought about through drink and feel `` more manageable . ''
As the star is set to turn 50 next month , a Strictly appearance may be the best way to celebrate the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell ?
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Presenter and model Melanie Sykes seems like the 'perfect candidate' for the iconic BBC dance show as she is no stranger to putting on a show for the cameras
Melanie Sykes could be set to appear on the long-awaited next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The presenter and model, 49, seems like the perfect candidate for the iconic BBC dance show as she is no stranger to putting on a show for the cameras.
The presenter is a regular star of reality TV, and the bookies make her just a 7/2 shot to take to the dance floor later this year.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Strictly chiefs are eyeing up their strongest line-up ever for the next series.
"And Mel Sykes may well be a part of it if the latest odds are anything to go by."
This may be the perfect time for the gorgeous star to pursue some new challenges after months of being cooped up at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Back in May, Melanie marked three years sober having ditched the booze back in 2017.
She's vowed to never let it return to her life after branding alcohol "toxic" and admitting her behaviour had got out of hand.
After managing to kick the bottle, she previously wrote on the AlcoholChange website: "I am more present than I have ever been.
"I'm shaking off old ideas about myself and I've moved forward bravely without any crutches.
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'I've fronted up to my fears and believe me there have been tears, but the highs have felt a damn sight better than any beer buzz, or a three-glasses-of-wine thrill.
"With sobriety comes clarity."
She continued: "With the help of my addiction therapist, I went back over my life and listed an inventory of drunken behaviour and behaviour around drink, where it stemmed from, why I have put up with abusive relationships, why I have been overwhelmed with stress and anxiety at times, and why I react to things in the way that I do."
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She added that she had been developing ways to break these cycles - and though she still has dark days, they're not brought about through drink and feel "more manageable."
As the star is set to turn 50 next month, a Strictly appearance may be the best way to celebrate the milestone.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Tips from the pros for revamping your bathroom for less then £50

We 've found 10 ways to upgrade your bathroom for less than £50 .
After months of spending a lot more time at home than anyone expected , people are looking at what work they can do .
But getting a new bathroom installed can set you back thousands - with even a plumber 's visit costing hundreds , and that 's before we get to the cost of new fittings and decorations .
The good news is that with a bit of ingenuity , and some clever purchases , you can upgrade the look and feel yourself for far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ design expert George Holland from Victorian Plumbing to find out his tricks to revamp your bathroom for less than £50 .
This is what he told us : Storage can often be a bit of an afterthought for many .
But making changes to storage is a quick and effective way to improve a bathroom .
Adding ladder shelves , or open shelves in general , is a great way to make a room feel new .
Open shelving will make the bathroom feel less boxy and more spacious too .
Dunelm and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £40 , but shop around to find a cheaper set of shelves to suit your needs .
Pro Tip - open storage can become a feature in its own right .
Add ornaments and candles alongside your soaps and towels .
Painting your bathroom ceiling non-white is great way to make your private space feel personal and unique .
The biggest expense is the paint itself , though you ’ ll need a step-ladder too .
Make sure to protect the floor with an old sheet .
Use a brush to paint a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the edges , and finish with two coats with a roller .
Pro Tip - painting any ceiling can be dangerous .
Clear the bathroom , make sure your ladder is steady and move it where you need to paint .
Never stretch from the ladder !
It ’ s surprising how many people treat shower curtains as an afterthought - it ’ s a huge part of the room !
Getting rid of mouldy , old or tatty shower curtains and replacing them with something fresh and new is a quick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A bold shower curtain is a great way to make a statement , new shower curtains can be found online for under £20 .
Pro Tip - shower curtains are so cheap that they allow designers to go wild with little to no consequences .
Pick something out there - if you don ’ t like it you can easily change it in future .
Instead of splashing out on expensive stone tiles or wooden flooring , use vinyl instead .
This gives you the same kind of aesthetic for a fraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high-cost look for next to nothing .
Big vinyl tiles can be found online for under £10 a square metre - so depending on the size of your space , this is a fantastic way to cheat the room into feeling more expensive than it is !
Pro Tip - installing flooring around doors is complex .
So simplify this issue by starting on the wall with the most doorways .
That way , the job will get easier as you work back .
Bathroom plants are an easy way to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rustic , natural quality to any space , and can go a long way to softening the harsh light and angles found in many bathrooms .
You can get plenty of small plants for under £50 .
The more plants , the better !
Plants that thrive in humid , damp conditions - like bamboo and aloe vera - are a good place to start .
Air plants - which take moisture from the air - are a no-brainer in bathrooms too .
Pro Tip - if your bathroom has low levels of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find plants which do well in the dark .
Think Chinese evergreens or Dracaena .
If it ’ s hard to make any major changes with your limited budget , then a quick and inexpensive solution is often to accessorise !
Raid supermarkets for small , cheap additions you can pad out your space with .
So think soap dispensers , cute ornamental features , air fresheners , mini-makeup mirrors , toothbrush holders , candles and brushes .
This is a great way to add quirky personality to your bathroom without spending a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raid the homeware section of big supermarket chains for cheap bathroom accessories .
Instead of trying to renovate the entire space , focus on improving one wall in such a way that it steals focus from the rest of the room .
You can do this simply and cheaply with wallpaper .
This is a great solution for a quick revamp if you don ’ t want to paint the whole room or don ’ t have a lot of money to make big changes .
You can cover one small wall for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dramatic florals - will create a focus point for the eye , taking attention away from the rest of the space .
Pro Tip - you can get special bathroom wallpaper - designed to be stickier and stronger - perfect if you ’ re concerned about damp and steam !
If your bathroom has a wooden floor , painting it is a really creative way to make the space feel brand new .
Your biggest expense will be time as you wait for coats to dry !
Give your floorboards a quick sanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You ’ ll need to get specific wood paint for this job - it ’ s more durable and less slippery - and you ’ ll need two or three coats of it .
Dark colours will make the bathroom feel cosy whilst light will make it feel bigger .
Don ’ t be afraid to use two tones across opposing boards either !
Pro Tip - sanding back the top coat will give your space a more rustic feel .
Bathrooms tend to have a lot of forgotten wallspace .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mini gallery !
You can get pretty much all you need - picture frames and nails - from somewhere like Wilkinsons for very cheap .
The more numerous the frames the better .
Pick a unified theme .
Animals , plants , and flowers are all good , but find something that suits you .
If you ’ re stuck for inspiration and want to save on spending , see if you ’ ve got any old interiors or fashion magazines lying about .
Glossy adverts and photoshoots can look great framed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is your friend here .
There are hundreds of gallery walls to serve as design inspiration .
Replacing sealant is a small solution that ’ ll make your bathroom feel brand new and get rid of any mould at a stroke .
Plus , it ’ s cheap to do !
All you ’ ll need is a cartridge gun with new sealant and a Stanley knife - all of which you can get for under £20 .
Use a Stanley knife to remove the old sealant , slicing through the top and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulling it from the wall .
Fill your bath so that the gap between it and the tile are at their widest and use the cartridge gun in one consistent motion to reseal .
Leave to dry overnight .
Pro Tip - if you want to get really creative , try using a coloured silicone other than white or grey .

Fixing up your bathroom doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, Mirror Money's got hold of a top interior design expert to offer up ten ways to fix your up for less than £50
Tips from the pros for revamping your bathroom for less than £50
We've found 10 ways to upgrade your bathroom for less than £50.
After months of spending a lot more time at home than anyone expected, people are looking at what work they can do.
But getting a new bathroom installed can set you back thousands - with even a plumber's visit costing hundreds, and that's before we get to the cost of new fittings and decorations.
The good news is that with a bit of ingenuity, and some clever purchases, you can upgrade the look and feel yourself for far less.
So we got hold of design expert George Holland from Victorian Plumbing to find out his tricks to revamp your bathroom for less than £50.
This is what he told us:
1. Revamp Your Storage
Image: Victorian Plumbing) Victorian Plumbing)
Storage can often be a bit of an afterthought for many. But making changes to storage is a quick and effective way to improve a bathroom. Adding ladder shelves, or open shelves in general, is a great way to make a room feel new. Open shelving will make the bathroom feel less boxy and more spacious too.
Dunelm and Argos offer stylish storage solutions for under £40, but shop around to find a cheaper set of shelves to suit your needs.
Pro Tip - open storage can become a feature in its own right. Add ornaments and candles alongside your soaps and towels.
2. Don't forget your ceiling
Painting your bathroom ceiling non-white is great way to make your private space feel personal and unique.
The biggest expense is the paint itself, though you’ll need a step-ladder too. Make sure to protect the floor with an old sheet. Use a brush to paint a covering first and make sure to cut in the edges, and finish with two coats with a roller.
Pro Tip - painting any ceiling can be dangerous. Clear the bathroom, make sure your ladder is steady and move it where you need to paint. Never stretch from the ladder!
3. Swap your shower curtain
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It’s surprising how many people treat shower curtains as an afterthought - it’s a huge part of the room! Getting rid of mouldy, old or tatty shower curtains and replacing them with something fresh and new is a quick, cheap way to spruce your space.
A bold shower curtain is a great way to make a statement, new shower curtains can be found online for under £20.
Pro Tip - shower curtains are so cheap that they allow designers to go wild with little to no consequences. Pick something out there - if you don’t like it you can easily change it in future.
4. Fake your floor
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Instead of splashing out on expensive stone tiles or wooden flooring, use vinyl instead. This gives you the same kind of aesthetic for a fraction of the price, creating an at-a-glance high-cost look for next to nothing.
Big vinyl tiles can be found online for under £10 a square metre - so depending on the size of your space, this is a fantastic way to cheat the room into feeling more expensive than it is!
Pro Tip - installing flooring around doors is complex. So simplify this issue by starting on the wall with the most doorways. That way, the job will get easier as you work back.
5. Bring the outdoors in
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Bathroom plants are an easy way to make a bathroom feel fresher. Plants add a rustic, natural quality to any space, and can go a long way to softening the harsh light and angles found in many bathrooms. You can get plenty of small plants for under £50. The more plants, the better!
Plants that thrive in humid, damp conditions - like bamboo and aloe vera - are a good place to start. Air plants - which take moisture from the air - are a no-brainer in bathrooms too.
Pro Tip - if your bathroom has low levels of light, you’ll need to find plants which do well in the dark. Think Chinese evergreens or Dracaena.
6. Accessorise
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If it’s hard to make any major changes with your limited budget, then a quick and inexpensive solution is often to accessorise! Raid supermarkets for small, cheap additions you can pad out your space with.
So think soap dispensers, cute ornamental features, air fresheners, mini-makeup mirrors, toothbrush holders, candles and brushes. This is a great way to add quirky personality to your bathroom without spending a lot of money.
Pro Tip - raid the homeware section of big supermarket chains for cheap bathroom accessories.
7. Focus on one wall
Instead of trying to renovate the entire space, focus on improving one wall in such a way that it steals focus from the rest of the room.
You can do this simply and cheaply with wallpaper. This is a great solution for a quick revamp if you don’t want to paint the whole room or don’t have a lot of money to make big changes. You can cover one small wall for about £30.
Striking wallpaper - think dramatic florals - will create a focus point for the eye, taking attention away from the rest of the space.
Pro Tip - you can get special bathroom wallpaper - designed to be stickier and stronger - perfect if you’re concerned about damp and steam!
8. Paint your wooden floor
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If your bathroom has a wooden floor, painting it is a really creative way to make the space feel brand new. Your biggest expense will be time as you wait for coats to dry!
Give your floorboards a quick sanding down and wash before you start painting. You’ll need to get specific wood paint for this job - it’s more durable and less slippery - and you’ll need two or three coats of it. Dark colours will make the bathroom feel cosy whilst light will make it feel bigger. Don’t be afraid to use two tones across opposing boards either!
Pro Tip - sanding back the top coat will give your space a more rustic feel.
9. Make a mini gallery
Image: Victorian Plumbing) Victorian Plumbing)
Bathrooms tend to have a lot of forgotten wallspace. So take advantage of this by creating a mini gallery! You can get pretty much all you need - picture frames and nails - from somewhere like Wilkinsons for very cheap. The more numerous the frames the better.
Pick a unified theme. Animals, plants, and flowers are all good, but find something that suits you. If you’re stuck for inspiration and want to save on spending, see if you’ve got any old interiors or fashion magazines lying about. Glossy adverts and photoshoots can look great framed in a gallery.
Pro Tip - Pinterest is your friend here. There are hundreds of gallery walls to serve as design inspiration.
10. Don’t replace - reseal!
Replacing sealant is a small solution that’ll make your bathroom feel brand new and get rid of any mould at a stroke. Plus, it’s cheap to do! All you’ll need is a cartridge gun with new sealant and a Stanley knife - all of which you can get for under £20.
Use a Stanley knife to remove the old sealant, slicing through the top and bottom edges at one end before gently pulling it from the wall. Fill your bath so that the gap between it and the tile are at their widest and use the cartridge gun in one consistent motion to reseal. Leave to dry overnight.
Pro Tip - if you want to get really creative, try using a coloured silicone other than white or grey.


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Stacey Solomon has girls' night with Mrs Hinch in first reunion since lockdown

Stacey Solomon and Mrs Hinch were ecstatic to meet up for the first time since lockdown over the weekend .
The two iconic women , who have formed a close friendship in the past year , got together for a long-awaited reunion at Stacey 's family pad on Sunday .
The Loose Women star and social media cleaning guru enjoyed a catch-up after a full day of babysitting duties as they relaxed together in the garden .
Stacey and Sophie Hinchliffe sipped on large glasses of Diet Coke , with fans hilariously mistaking it for red wine - although Stacey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They both looked gorgeous as they soaked up the last of the sun on the comfy sofas .
Posing for a snap , they held their glasses up to the camera to toast to their reunion celebrations .
`` It 's been far too long , '' Stacey gushed underneath the photo .
`` We love you all . ''
They had spent the day trekking through woods for a day trip with the kids .
It seems the doting parents had difficulty trying to find a tree swing for their brood to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer be a forest swing but I would n't change a thing , '' Sophie commented on Stacey 's photo , adding : `` We 've had the best day .
Thank you xxx . ''
Fans of the two women praised their incredibly close friendship .
One wrote : `` I adore your friendship xx the best duo . ''
`` I 'm actually obsessed with them .
Picture perfect , '' another shared .
The close friends now go as far as having matching homes and similar style , and Mrs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brings her a McDonald 's when she 's feeling down .
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Stacey Solomon enjoys girls' night with Mrs Hinch in first reunion since lockdown
Stacey Solomon enjoys girls' night with Mrs Hinch in first reunion since lockdown
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Stacey Solomon and Sophie Hinchliffe enjoyed a girls' night after lockdown kept them apart for months
Stacey Solomon enjoys girls' night with Mrs Hinch in first reunion since lockdown
Stacey Solomon and Mrs Hinch were ecstatic to meet up for the first time since lockdown over the weekend.
The two iconic women, who have formed a close friendship in the past year, got together for a long-awaited reunion at Stacey's family pad on Sunday.
The Loose Women star and social media cleaning guru enjoyed a catch-up after a full day of babysitting duties as they relaxed together in the garden.
Stacey and Sophie Hinchliffe sipped on large glasses of Diet Coke, with fans hilariously mistaking it for red wine - although Stacey assured there was no alcohol involved.
They both looked gorgeous as they soaked up the last of the sun on the comfy sofas.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Stacey slipped into a classy black jumpsuit while Sophie wore a similar one-piece.
Posing for a snap, they held their glasses up to the camera to toast to their reunion celebrations.
"It's been far too long," Stacey gushed underneath the photo. "We love you all."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
They had spent the day trekking through woods for a day trip with the kids.
It seems the doting parents had difficulty trying to find a tree swing for their brood to play on.
"There may no longer be a forest swing but I wouldn't change a thing," Sophie commented on Stacey's photo, adding: "We've had the best day. Thank you xxx."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Fans of the two women praised their incredibly close friendship.
One wrote: "I adore your friendship xx the best duo."
"I'm actually obsessed with them. Picture perfect," another shared.
The close friends now go as far as having matching homes and similar style, and Mrs Hinch revealed Loose Women's Stacey sometimes brings her a McDonald's when she's feeling down.
We love their friendship!
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Seagull brutally beaten to death by thugs with cricket bat on Brighton seafront

Two boys armed with a cricket bat beat a seagull to death as it staggered around 'drunk ' after eating too many flying ants .
The bird was so badly hurt by the vicious thugs that it was coughing up blood as it tried to hop away from the young attackers , close to Brighton seafront .
The Sussex resort is said to be one of many where tourists and residents claim hungry gulls swoop down to grab sandwiches on the promenade .
Lisa Barrow , 53 , who took the seagull to New Priory Vets in Brighton , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beaten by two boys in Wish Park in Hove .
`` It was trying to get away and coughing up blood .
It 's just awful . ''
Pete Foggen , a veterinary nurse confirmed the bird was reported to have been viciously attacked .
`` A call came in about a gull which had been attacked by two youths with a bat .
`` Due to social distancing measures the box with the bird was left at our door , and we took it from there .
`` It arrived bleeding from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found to have an open fracture to its right wing and had lost a lot of blood .
`` Sadly it was euthanised on humane grounds . ''
Pete said a lot of seagulls had been brought to the vets after eating flying ants .
The insects , which form huge swarms at this time of year , can make the gulls 'drunk ' and unable to walk or fly and therefore potentially an easy target .
Pete said `` We 're not sure if it was because this gull was grounded and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I see a lot of animals with injuries and we try to rehabilitate them if possible , but the nature of this one was a shock and was never going to be a viable option to fix .
`` What makes it worse is the fact it could have young somewhere , which now may die also . ''
On the same day , Pete had to attend to 14 pigeons , including nestlings , fledglings , and an adult , plus eight eggs , which had been sealed in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Salisbury Road in Hove .
`` I must say , we were n't expecting 20 birds , crammed in a box so hot that when opened the stench of hot steamy faeces bellows out like a sauna . ''
He painstakingly cleaned and fed each bird and they were taken to Sompting Wildlife Rescue .
He has reported the offence to police , as it is illegal to intentionally disturb or destroy the active nest of any wild bird .
`` From the size of the colony we have , there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that have been removed , and that means there are at least another 20 to 30 adults somewhere now , minus their offspring .
`` This is not a pair of pigeons nesting on a balcony , but more like a rooftop on a block of flats or a shop front signage that someone can get to .
`` If anyone has any information on this matter please contact police on 101 . ''

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. The bird was so badly hurt it was coughing up blood as it tried to hop away from its attackers before it was scooped up and rushed to a vets by a Good Samaritan in Sussex
Seagull brutally beaten to death by two thugs with cricket bat on Brighton seafront
Two boys armed with a cricket bat beat a seagull to death as it staggered around 'drunk' after eating too many flying ants.
The bird was so badly hurt by the vicious thugs that it was coughing up blood as it tried to hop away from the young attackers, close to Brighton seafront.
The Sussex resort is said to be one of many where tourists and residents claim hungry gulls swoop down to grab sandwiches on the promenade.
Lisa Barrow, 53, who took the seagull to New Priory Vets in Brighton, said: "Apparently the seagull had been beaten by two boys in Wish Park in Hove.
"It was trying to get away and coughing up blood. It's just awful."
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
Pete Foggen, a veterinary nurse confirmed the bird was reported to have been viciously attacked.
"A call came in about a gull which had been attacked by two youths with a bat.
"Due to social distancing measures the box with the bird was left at our door, and we took it from there.
"It arrived bleeding from its wing and on examination it was found to have an open fracture to its right wing and had lost a lot of blood.
"Sadly it was euthanised on humane grounds."
Pete said a lot of seagulls had been brought to the vets after eating flying ants.
The insects, which form huge swarms at this time of year, can make the gulls 'drunk' and unable to walk or fly and therefore potentially an easy target.
Pete said "We're not sure if it was because this gull was grounded and they just thought they would hit it.
"I see a lot of animals with injuries and we try to rehabilitate them if possible, but the nature of this one was a shock and was never going to be a viable option to fix.
"What makes it worse is the fact it could have young somewhere, which now may die also."
On the same day, Pete had to attend to 14 pigeons, including nestlings, fledglings, and an adult, plus eight eggs, which had been sealed in a box and dumped beside a communal bin in Salisbury Road in Hove.
"I must say, we weren't expecting 20 birds, crammed in a box so hot that when opened the stench of hot steamy faeces bellows out like a sauna."
He painstakingly cleaned and fed each bird and they were taken to Sompting Wildlife Rescue.
He has reported the offence to police, as it is illegal to intentionally disturb or destroy the active nest of any wild bird.
"From the size of the colony we have, there are some five different stages of bird here that have been removed, and that means there are at least another 20 to 30 adults somewhere now, minus their offspring.
"This is not a pair of pigeons nesting on a balcony, but more like a rooftop on a block of flats or a shop front signage that someone can get to.
"If anyone has any information on this matter please contact police on 101."


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Virgin Media down - network crashes for frustrated customers

UPDATE : Virgin Media says that the issue has now been resolved It ’ s on of the most popular network providers in the UK , but it seems that Virgin Media experienced some issues this afternoon .
According to Down Detector , the issues started at around 12:41 BST .
While the reason for the outage remains unclear , of those who reported issues , 77 % said they were having problems with cable internet , 18 % with mobile internet , and 3 % with TV .
Speaking to Mirror Online , a Virgin Media spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue which meant customers in the Nottingham area briefly lost broadband services .
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
” While the reason for the outage remains unclear , many frustrated users took to Twitter to discuss the outage .
One user wrote : `` Virgin Media down again !
Right in the middle of work !
Your broadband is useless . ''
Another added : `` I work from home and my internet has been down for the past 40 minutes . ''
And one said : `` what 's going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times this year now ? ''
This is n't the first time that Virgin Media has experienced network issues during lockdown .
The network previously crashed at the end of last month , with more than 10,000 people complaining about connectivity issues .
If you 're having issues in your area , you can use the Virgin Media service status tool to check your connectivity .

According to Down Detector, the issues started at around 12:41 BST, and are affecting users across the UK
Virgin Media is down: Network crashes for frustrated customers
UPDATE: Virgin Media says that the issue has now been resolved
It’s on of the most popular network providers in the UK, but it seems that Virgin Media experienced some issues this afternoon.
According to Down Detector, the issues started at around 12:41 BST.
While the reason for the outage remains unclear, of those who reported issues, 77% said they were having problems with cable internet, 18% with mobile internet, and 3% with TV.
Speaking to Mirror Online, a Virgin Media spokesperson said: "We’ve fixed the local issue which meant customers in the Nottingham area briefly lost broadband services. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
While the reason for the outage remains unclear, many frustrated users took to Twitter to discuss the outage.
Image: Down Detector) Down Detector)
One user wrote: "Virgin Media down again! Right in the middle of work! Your broadband is useless."
Another added: "I work from home and my internet has been down for the past 40 minutes."
And one said: "what's going on? AGAIN!!! How many times this year now?"
This isn't the first time that Virgin Media has experienced network issues during lockdown.
The network previously crashed at the end of last month, with more than 10,000 people complaining about connectivity issues.
If you're having issues in your area, you can use the Virgin Media service status tool to check your connectivity.


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Alaba told transfer decision is up to him as Premier League giants circle

David Alaba is free to decide if he wants to move to the Premier League this summer .
But Hansi Flick remains hopeful that `` the heart '' of his Bayern Munich defence will sign a new long-term contract at the Allianz Arena .
Alaba , 28 , has been outstanding at centre-back since Flick ’ s arrival at the German champions .
With Alphonso Davies ’ emergence at left-back , Flick has moved Alaba into the heart of defence - a role he previously filled under Pep Guardiola and intermittently in recent campaigns - and has handed him greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back .
However , Alaba ’ s contract situation , like that of midfielder Thiago Alcantara , has put his long-term future in question .
Alaba ’ s deal expires in 2021 , with chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge declaring last week that they will look to sell players now rather than see them walk away for nothing in 12 months time .
`` We do n't want to lose a player on a free transfer next year - I will be very clear about that , ” said Bayern ’ s CEO .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ then Manchester City will no doubt be at the front of the queue .
Guardiola worked with Alaba in Munich , and as he looks to chase down Liverpool next term is determined to strengthen in defence ; Alaba ’ s quality , both at centre-back and left-back , and Guardiola 's knowledge of his character puts him at the very top of City 's wanted list .
Chelsea too hold an interest , with Frank Lampard similarly keen to raise the bar where his defence is concerned , having had problems throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left-back while also chopping and changing his centre-backs throughout too .
Should his availability become more clear , Manchester United would likely become an interested party also .
Alaba joined Bayern ’ s youth team in 2008 and made his first-team debut in February 2010 , becoming Die Roten ’ s youngest ever player in a competitive fixture .
And 10 years later , Flick remains hopeful that he can convince a player he believes is `` world class '' to considerably add to his 382 appearances for the club .
Quizzed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I try to support as a coach and as an advisor .
Ultimately , the player has to decide what he wants .
We have to respect that.
” But when asked specifically about Alaba , he was unequivocal about a player he believes is `` world class '' .
“ You can end your career at a club where you were trained .
“ That does not happen all too often today .
He could lead the way .
`` I hope we can convince him to sign with Bayern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a very important player for us , the heart .
`` He ’ s not only an absolutely world-class player , but also important off the pitch.
” There is great respect between Alaba and Flick , who replaced Niko Kovac in November and has led Bayern to a domestic double after six months of sheer dominance in Bavaria .
After the weekend German Cup Final win over Bayer Leverkusen , in which Alaba opened the scoring , the Austrian told Kicker : `` His door is always open – he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team that I have never seen before .
`` I felt comfortable as a full-back , but that also applies to central defence .
As a person on the pitch , I took another step forward because I can lead the team differently .
“ It has always been my aspiration to take responsibility on and off the field and to develop .
It worked quite well . ''
The question now is whether he signs a new big-money deal - which will put him in Bayern ’ s top tier of earners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ elsewhere , with Guardiola keen on a reunion at the Etihad , and Chelsea , Real Madrid and Barcelona all long-time admirers .
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David Alaba has emerged as Bayern Munich's defensive leader under Hansi Flick and while the Austrian international has thrived with added responsibility, his contract in Bavaria expires in 2021
David Alaba told Bayern Munich transfer decision is up to him as Premier League giants circle
David Alaba is free to decide if he wants to move to the Premier League this summer.
But Hansi Flick remains hopeful that "the heart" of his Bayern Munich defence will sign a new long-term contract at the Allianz Arena.
Alaba, 28, has been outstanding at centre-back since Flick’s arrival at the German champions.
With Alphonso Davies’ emergence at left-back, Flick has moved Alaba into the heart of defence - a role he previously filled under Pep Guardiola and intermittently in recent campaigns - and has handed him greater responsibility to lead the side from the back.
However, Alaba’s contract situation, like that of midfielder Thiago Alcantara, has put his long-term future in question.
Alaba’s deal expires in 2021, with chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge declaring last week that they will look to sell players now rather than see them walk away for nothing in 12 months time.
Image: ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
"We don't want to lose a player on a free transfer next year - I will be very clear about that,” said Bayern’s CEO.
If Alaba is ready to depart, then Manchester City will no doubt be at the front of the queue.
Guardiola worked with Alaba in Munich, and as he looks to chase down Liverpool next term is determined to strengthen in defence; Alaba’s quality, both at centre-back and left-back, and Guardiola's knowledge of his character puts him at the very top of City's wanted list.
Chelsea too hold an interest, with Frank Lampard similarly keen to raise the bar where his defence is concerned, having had problems throughout his debut year as Blues boss at left-back while also chopping and changing his centre-backs throughout too.
Should his availability become more clear, Manchester United would likely become an interested party also.
Image: Bongarts) Bongarts)
Alaba joined Bayern’s youth team in 2008 and made his first-team debut in February 2010, becoming Die Roten’s youngest ever player in a competitive fixture.
And 10 years later, Flick remains hopeful that he can convince a player he believes is "world class" to considerably add to his 382 appearances for the club.
Quizzed on both Alaba and Thiago, Flick stated: "I try to support as a coach and as an advisor. Ultimately, the player has to decide what he wants. We have to respect that.”
But when asked specifically about Alaba, he was unequivocal about a player he believes is "world class".
Image: ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
“You can end your career at a club where you were trained.
“That does not happen all too often today. He could lead the way.
"I hope we can convince him to sign with Bayern. In the end, he’s a very important player for us, the heart.
"He’s not only an absolutely world-class player, but also important off the pitch.”
There is great respect between Alaba and Flick, who replaced Niko Kovac in November and has led Bayern to a domestic double after six months of sheer dominance in Bavaria.
After the weekend German Cup Final win over Bayer Leverkusen, in which Alaba opened the scoring, the Austrian told Kicker : "His door is always open – he has a very positive way of leading the team that I have never seen before.
"I felt comfortable as a full-back, but that also applies to central defence. As a person on the pitch, I took another step forward because I can lead the team differently.
“It has always been my aspiration to take responsibility on and off the field and to develop. It worked quite well."
The question now is whether he signs a new big-money deal - which will put him in Bayern’s top tier of earners - or looks for a new challenge elsewhere, with Guardiola keen on a reunion at the Etihad, and Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona all long-time admirers.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--NHS worker attacked in Wetherspoons pub brawl for 'talking loudly in Polish'

A NHS worker was attacked in a pub brawl on the first day of reopening .
Anna Rutkowska , 36 , was drinking with pals in the Wetherspoons when a woman launched at her friend .
She recorded the incident before doormen intervened .
A man - believed to be the attacker ’ s brother - can be seen wading in before the woman lands a kick .
Polish-born Anna - who works at an NHS care home - said the fight in The Kingswood Colliers pub in Bristol on Saturday night was triggered by her group speaking too loud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Because we were speaking ‘ too loud in Polish ’ with those people telling us ‘ You are in England now ’ .
“ After which the girl attacked my friend , and then staff asking us to leave , not bothering to ask anyone what happened .
“ She 's saying ‘ You hit me first ’ because she 's repeating what my friend is saying.
” In the one minute , 11 second clip the unnamed woman can be heard shouting : “ She touched me first.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You touch my sister… ” before another says “ Come on the then.
” A doorman then says : “ If you can ’ t get one with anyone ... “ Did he hit you did he ?
” The woman then comes back and mocks her adding : “ Oh ‘ She did !
’ You hit me first.
” She is then accused of being racist to which she angrily replies : “ Oh I ’ m racist am I ?
” Locals spoke of their horror at the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ as pubs across England were able to open for the first time for over three months , with beer gardens in Scotland open from today .
Hordes of younger people enjoyed their first night out in England on Saturday amid concerns social distancing was being laxly observed and fears of a second wave of coronavirus .
Nick Churton said : “ If you all ca n't behave then do n't f * g go out simple as that .
“ I went out yesterday and had no problem whatsoever .
No trouble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ca n't hack your ale.
” Asia Andrz added : “ One of the reasons I do n't go out anymore .
“ Just ca n't be bothered with that c**p , I prefer to have a little private party.
” Keith Jones said : “ The little fart of a brother .
He 'd drop with a gust of wind .
Few pints and he 's Rambo.
” Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement : `` Police are investigating video footage of a disturbance in a pub in Kingswood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police by a third party , who does n't know anyone involved , after they saw the footage on social media and reported it to police online on Sunday afternoon , 5 July .
`` Officers spoke to pub staff on Sunday , after the report came in .
Staff confirmed they asked a number of people to leave the premises after a disturbance on Saturday .
`` Police are trying to contact the woman who posted the footage on social media .
Other enquiries are underway to identify those involved but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and those who posted it to come forward and give their account .
`` Anyone with information which could help can get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 5220147770 . '

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Anna Rutkowska, 36, was drinking with pals in the Wetherspoons pub in Bristol when a woman launched at her friend and accused them of talking too loudly as they chatted in Polish
NHS worker attacked in Wetherspoons pub brawl for 'talking loudly in Polish'
A NHS worker was attacked in a pub brawl on the first day of reopening.
Anna Rutkowska, 36, was drinking with pals in the Wetherspoons when a woman launched at her friend.
She recorded the incident before doormen intervened.
A man - believed to be the attacker’s brother - can be seen wading in before the woman lands a kick.
Polish-born Anna - who works at an NHS care home - said the fight in The Kingswood Colliers pub in Bristol on Saturday night was triggered by her group speaking too loud in their native tongue.
Anna said: “Because we were speaking ‘too loud in Polish’ with those people telling us ‘you are in England now’.
Image: Anna Rutkowska facebook) Anna Rutkowska facebook)
“After which the girl attacked my friend, and then staff asking us to leave, not bothering to ask anyone what happened.
“She's saying ‘you hit me first’ because she's repeating what my friend is saying.”
In the one minute, 11-second clip the unnamed woman can be heard shouting: “She touched me first.”
Terrified Anna says: “I am recording it.”
Image: Anna Rutkowska facebook) Anna Rutkowska facebook)
The attacker’s sister then said: “You touch my sister…” before another says “Come on the then.”
Anna repeats: “You are recorded.”
A doorman then says: “If you can’t get one with anyone...
“Did he hit you did he?”
One of Anna’s pals replies: “She did.”
The woman then comes back and mocks her adding: “Oh ‘She did!’ You hit me first.”
She is then accused of being racist to which she angrily replies: “Oh I’m racist am I?”
Image: Anna Rutkowska facebook) Anna Rutkowska facebook) Image: Anna Rutkowska facebook) Anna Rutkowska facebook)
Locals spoke of their horror at the attack on the day dubbed ‘Super Saturday’ as pubs across England were able to open for the first time for over three months, with beer gardens in Scotland open from today.
Hordes of younger people enjoyed their first night out in England on Saturday amid concerns social distancing was being laxly observed and fears of a second wave of coronavirus.
Nick Churton said: “If you all can't behave then don't f * g go out simple as that.
“I went out yesterday and had no problem whatsoever. No trouble at all. Stay at home if you can't hack your ale.”
Rob Jewitt said: “This is horrendous. Shameful.”
Asia Andrz added: “One of the reasons I don't go out anymore.
Image: Anna Rutkowska facebook) Anna Rutkowska facebook)
“Just can't be bothered with that c**p, I prefer to have a little private party.”
Keith Jones said: “The little fart of a brother. He'd drop with a gust of wind. Few pints and he's Rambo.”
Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: "Police are investigating video footage of a disturbance in a pub in Kingswood.
"The incident was reported to police by a third party, who doesn't know anyone involved, after they saw the footage on social media and reported it to police online on Sunday afternoon, 5 July.
"Officers spoke to pub staff on Sunday, after the report came in. Staff confirmed they asked a number of people to leave the premises after a disturbance on Saturday.
"Police are trying to contact the woman who posted the footage on social media.
Other enquiries are underway to identify those involved but we'd ask the people in the footage and those who posted it to come forward and give their account.
"Anyone with information which could help can get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 5220147770.'


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Primark is selling a stunning pink velvet stool and shoppers are loving it

For many years , Primark has continued to impress shoppers with its stunning yet price-friendly homeware launches .
Adding to its extensive collection of decorative pieces including cushions , throws and candles , the discount retailer is now selling a stylish pink velvet stool .
The glamorous chair is priced at only £24 and features a lid that you can slide off to reveal a space for storing things .
Complete with gold-tone legs , it 's a must for those who are looking to brighten up their space with some colour .
And shoppers have already been leaving rave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When Primark posted an image of the pink velvet stool on Instagram , it quickly racked up more than 12,000 likes .
The retailer captioned the picture : “ The velvet stool of dreams .
Swipe across to see where you can get your hands on this beauty.
” One impressed shopper commented : `` This is so pretty . ''
While another tagged their friend and wrote : `` Look at this stool . ''
Someone else said : `` omg I NEED . ''
Dunelm is selling a similar pink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can pick up Primark 's offering for less than half the price .
Sadly , the stool is n't available in all Primark stores - so you 'll need to check the list below to see if your nearest branch is selling it .
Primark currently has 188 stores in the UK .
To find your nearest branch , use the online store finder tool .

The pink velvet stool is not only a glamorous addition to your home, but is also wonderfully affordable at £24
Primark is selling a stunning pink velvet stool and shoppers are loving it
For many years, Primark has continued to impress shoppers with its stunning yet price-friendly homeware launches.
Adding to its extensive collection of decorative pieces including cushions, throws and candles, the discount retailer is now selling a stylish pink velvet stool.
The glamorous chair is priced at only £24 and features a lid that you can slide off to reveal a space for storing things.
Complete with gold-tone legs, it's a must for those who are looking to brighten up their space with some colour.
And shoppers have already been leaving rave reviews about the product on social media.
When Primark posted an image of the pink velvet stool on Instagram, it quickly racked up more than 12,000 likes.
The retailer captioned the picture: “The velvet stool of dreams. Swipe across to see where you can get your hands on this beauty.”
One impressed shopper commented: "This is so pretty."
While another tagged their friend and wrote: "Look at this stool."
Someone else said: "omg I NEED."
Dunelm is selling a similar pink velvet stool for £49, but you can pick up Primark's offering for less than half the price.
Sadly, the stool isn't available in all Primark stores - so you'll need to check the list below to see if your nearest branch is selling it.
Full list of Primark stores selling the pink velvet stool
Birmingham High Street
Bristol
Cardiff
Exeter
Glasgow Argyle Street
Liverpool
Newcastle
Primark currently has 188 stores in the UK. To find your nearest branch, use the online store finder tool.


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Elon Musk's Tesla is selling bizarre 'short shorts' with S3XY written on back

From flamethrowers to cybertrucks , Elon Musk is known for his weird and wonderful ideas .
Now , the Tesla CEO has announced that the firm has started selling one of its strangest items yet - bizarre ‘ short shorts ’ with S3XY written on the bum .
`` Limited edition short shorts now available , '' Musk tweeted on Sunday .
Musk has often taken umbrage at short-sellers and in 2018 sent a box of shorts to hedge fund owner and Tesla short-seller David Einhorn .
The `` Short Shorts '' on the Tesla shop website feature gold trim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back , which also happens to be formed from Tesla model names .
The shorts cost $ 69.420 , the last three digits an apparent reference to Musk 's infamous tweet in 2018 that he was considering taking Tesla private for $ 420 per share , with 420 also a code word for marijuana .
That tweet landed him in hot water with the U.S. securities regulator , costing him his position as Tesla chairman .
The Silicon Valley car maker , however , has reason to crow .
Its stock has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just over $ 1,200 per share and it sold more than 90,000 of its electric vehicles in the second quarter , defying a trend of plummeting sales for other automakers hit by coronavirus-induced lockdowns .
`` Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace , '' the product description says , adding : “ Enjoy exceptional comfort from the closing bell . ''
It will ship within 2-4 weeks .
Tesla is expected to announce earnings results for April-June quarter this month , with analysts saying the second-quarter deliveries had heightened expectations that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ profit for the first time in its history .

The "Short Shorts" on the Tesla shop website feature gold trim and "S3XY'' in gold across the back, which also happens to be formed from Tesla model names
Elon Musk's Tesla is selling bizarre 'short shorts' with S3XY written on the back
From flamethrowers to cybertrucks, Elon Musk is known for his weird and wonderful ideas.
Now, the Tesla CEO has announced that the firm has started selling one of its strangest items yet - bizarre ‘short shorts’ with S3XY written on the bum.
"Limited edition short shorts now available," Musk tweeted on Sunday.
Musk has often taken umbrage at short-sellers and in 2018 sent a box of shorts to hedge fund owner and Tesla short-seller David Einhorn.
The "Short Shorts" on the Tesla shop website feature gold trim and "S3XY'' in gold across the back, which also happens to be formed from Tesla model names.
The shorts cost $69.420, the last three digits an apparent reference to Musk's infamous tweet in 2018 that he was considering taking Tesla private for $420 per share, with 420 also a code word for marijuana.
That tweet landed him in hot water with the U.S. securities regulator, costing him his position as Tesla chairman.
The Silicon Valley car maker, however, has reason to crow.
Its stock has almost tripled in value this year to just over $1,200 per share and it sold more than 90,000 of its electric vehicles in the second quarter, defying a trend of plummeting sales for other automakers hit by coronavirus-induced lockdowns.
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"Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace," the product description says, adding: “Enjoy exceptional comfort from the closing bell."
It will ship within 2-4 weeks.
Tesla is expected to announce earnings results for April-June quarter this month, with analysts saying the second-quarter deliveries had heightened expectations that it will report four consecutive quarters of profit for the first time in its history.


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Leipzig expect Arsenal target Dayot Upamecano to make same move as Timo Werner

Red Bull Leipzig expect defender Dayot Upamecano to sign a contract extension to prevent him leaving on a free transfer next year .
Upamecano is a transfer target for Arsenal , while he is also highly rated by Man Utd .
Both clubs would be able to sign him for nothing when his contract expires in 2021 , which has put Leipzig in a difficult situation this summer .
The Bundesliga outfit would rather cash-in on the 21-year-old now than miss out on a fee completely in future , but they are confident he will follow the example of Timo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on at a later date .
`` I assume that he [ Upamecano ] will also play for us next season .
We are in good talks to find a solution to prevent him from leaving on a free transfer next year , '' Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff told Kicker .
Leipzig were in a similar boat with Werner , but the striker signed an extension to ensure his old club received a fee when he later completed his £52million move to Chelsea last month .
`` It worked out with Timo Werner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do our homework with regard to Dayot as well , '' Mintzlaff added .
Upamecano could well move on this summer , but it would require another club meeting his £54million release clause , which in the current economic climate seems unlikely .
Man City and Bayern Munich have also been linked with the centre-back , but Arsenal 's strongest competition for his signature appears to be coming from AC Milan .
Meanwhile Arsenal are working on extending the contracts of their own players , as they look to tie down Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just opened talks with Lacazette , whose current deal expires in 2022 .
Aubameyang is the more pressing concern for The Gunners , as the 31-year-old has already entered his final year .
The Arsenal captain gave his clearest indication yet he is willing to put pen to paper after months of stalling by hinting on social media he would be signing a new deal .
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Man Utd, Man City and Bayern Munich have all also been linked with the Leipzig centre-back, whose current contract only runs until the end of next season
Red Bull Leipzig expect defender Dayot Upamecano to sign a contract extension to prevent him leaving on a free transfer next year.
Upamecano is a transfer target for Arsenal, while he is also highly rated by Man Utd.
Both clubs would be able to sign him for nothing when his contract expires in 2021, which has put Leipzig in a difficult situation this summer.
The Bundesliga outfit would rather cash-in on the 21-year-old now than miss out on a fee completely in future, but they are confident he will follow the example of Timo Werner and pen fresh terms before moving on at a later date.
"I assume that he [Upamecano] will also play for us next season. We are in good talks to find a solution to prevent him from leaving on a free transfer next year," Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff told Kicker.
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Leipzig were in a similar boat with Werner, but the striker signed an extension to ensure his old club received a fee when he later completed his £52million move to Chelsea last month.
"It worked out with Timo Werner, and I assume that we will do our homework with regard to Dayot as well," Mintzlaff added.
Upamecano could well move on this summer, but it would require another club meeting his £54million release clause, which in the current economic climate seems unlikely.
Man City and Bayern Munich have also been linked with the centre-back, but Arsenal's strongest competition for his signature appears to be coming from AC Milan.
Meanwhile Arsenal are working on extending the contracts of their own players, as they look to tie down Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
The club have just opened talks with Lacazette, whose current deal expires in 2022.
Aubameyang is the more pressing concern for The Gunners, as the 31-year-old has already entered his final year.
The Arsenal captain gave his clearest indication yet he is willing to put pen to paper after months of stalling by hinting on social media he would be signing a new deal.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Experts warn Spain holidays may be cancelled after new coronavirus outbreaks

New outbreaks of Covid-19 in Spain could lead to more holidays being cancelled , travel experts have advised .
The warning follows an increase in bookings for holidays abroad after restrictions were relaxed last week .
From July 10 , people will be able to fly to Spain without needing to quarantine .
Now tourism consultant firm Mirai has looked at the number of bookings cancelled in 13 popular Spanish destinations including Benidorm , Costa del Sol , Gran Canaria , Madrid and Tenerife .
Other destinations examined included Barcelona , the Costa Blanca , Catalonia coast , Almería coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mallorca and Lanzarote .
It found that the recovery of the ailing hotel industry is threatened by a huge wave of cancellations that is almost twice the norm .
Now the firm has warned that if Spain suffers more coronavirus outbreaks , the situation will get even worse .
It comes as officials in Galicia sent the north-western region back into lockdown last night following a coronavirus outbreak .
This mirrors the situation in the Catalan region of Segrià where 200,000 people went into lockdown on Saturday .
Nationally , Spain 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 71,784 active cases currently .
New data shows that the number of hotel cancellations peaked in mid-March when Spain first declared its State of Emergency .
This was officially lifted on June 21st although restrictions still vary from region to region , depending on the local rate of infection .
Data shows that 1,020 reservations at hotels were cancelled for every 100 made during one week in March .
Last year , for those same dates , the cancellation percentage was 20 per cent .
Since then , the rate of cancellations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ globally have been relaxed .
But 47pc of hotel bookings were cancelled in Spain during the week of June 22 - 28 , compared to 25pc the year before in the same period .
On Friday it was announced people in England will be able to fly to Spain without needing to quarantine if they return from July 10 .
But according to Mirai and tourism website Hosteltur.com , there are several factors threatening an upturn in cancellations , including the risk of coronavirus spreading .
`` If new outbreaks of COVID-19 are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hotels in the affected areas could see how the reserves fall again while cancellations soar again , '' they warned .
`` The situation could worsen if the health authorities order a confinement of the population , even if it was selective and limited to certain regions , provinces or cities . ''
A surge in flight prices is also leading to cancellations - as demand for a holiday steadily increases .
Luis Callejón Suñé , president of the Andalusian Federation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodations ( FAHAT ) , said soaring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Costa del Sol .
Travel consultant Paul Charles , of The PC Agency , told the Daily Mail that prices have already shot up .
He said : `` We have already seen the price of villas shooting up quickly , as people want space and privacy .
`` There is a lot less supply for this .
Airlines will be raising their prices as demand goes up .
`` They are currently offering a raft of cheap deals to encourage people to travel because confidence needs boosting .
`` But as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ builds those prices will start to go up . ''

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Just days after restrictions were relaxed by the Government to allow quarantine free holidays abroad, a new blow has been dealt to Brits hoping to visit Spain this summer
Experts warn Spain holidays may be cancelled after new coronavirus outbreaks
New outbreaks of Covid-19 in Spain could lead to more holidays being cancelled, travel experts have advised.
The warning follows an increase in bookings for holidays abroad after restrictions were relaxed last week.
From July 10, people will be able to fly to Spain without needing to quarantine.
Now tourism consultant firm Mirai has looked at the number of bookings cancelled in 13 popular Spanish destinations including Benidorm, Costa del Sol, Gran Canaria, Madrid and Tenerife.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Other destinations examined included Barcelona, the Costa Blanca, Catalonia coast, Almería coast, Costa de la Luz, Valencia, Mallorca and Lanzarote.
It found that the recovery of the ailing hotel industry is threatened by a huge wave of cancellations that is almost twice the norm.
Now the firm has warned that if Spain suffers more coronavirus outbreaks, the situation will get even worse.
It comes as officials in Galicia sent the north-western region back into lockdown last night following a coronavirus outbreak.
This mirrors the situation in the Catalan region of Segrià where 200,000 people went into lockdown on Saturday.
Nationally, Spain's outbreak has been brought under control, with 71,784 active cases currently.
New data shows that the number of hotel cancellations peaked in mid-March when Spain first declared its State of Emergency.
This was officially lifted on June 21st although restrictions still vary from region to region, depending on the local rate of infection.
Data shows that 1,020 reservations at hotels were cancelled for every 100 made during one week in March.
Last year, for those same dates, the cancellation percentage was 20 per cent.
Since then, the rate of cancellations has steadily decreased, as travel restrictions globally have been relaxed.
But 47pc of hotel bookings were cancelled in Spain during the week of June 22 - 28, compared to 25pc the year before in the same period.
On Friday it was announced people in England will be able to fly to Spain without needing to quarantine if they return from July 10.
But according to Mirai and tourism website Hosteltur.com, there are several factors threatening an upturn in cancellations, including the risk of coronavirus spreading.
"If new outbreaks of COVID-19 are registered in Spain in certain areas, the hotels in the affected areas could see how the reserves fall again while cancellations soar again," they warned.
"The situation could worsen if the health authorities order a confinement of the population, even if it was selective and limited to certain regions, provinces or cities."
A surge in flight prices is also leading to cancellations - as demand for a holiday steadily increases.
Luis Callejón Suñé, president of the Andalusian Federation of Hotels and Tourist Accommodations (FAHAT),said soaring air fares were leading to cancellations on the Costa del Sol.
Travel consultant Paul Charles, of The PC Agency, told the Daily Mail that prices have already shot up.
He said: "We have already seen the price of villas shooting up quickly, as people want space and privacy.
"There is a lot less supply for this. Airlines will be raising their prices as demand goes up.
"They are currently offering a raft of cheap deals to encourage people to travel because confidence needs boosting.
"But as more people start to book and confidence builds those prices will start to go up."


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--White couple filmed ruining Black Lives Matter mural claiming 'racism is a lie'

A white couple have been caught on camera painting over a Black Lives Matters mural , just hours after it had been finished claiming 'there is no racism ' .
The pair were seen using a roller to paint over the three yellow words , which had been approved by the city to be a new feature outside the front of the city courthouse in downtown Martinez , California .
The woman , who along with the man can been seen wearing what appears to be Make America Great Again t-shirts , pours black paint over the yellow words , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around .
In the video that has been watched more than eight million times since it was uploaded yesterday afternoon , the man who is seen filming can be heard saying : `` We 're sick of this narrative , that 's what 's wrong .
`` The narrative of police brutality , the narrative of oppression , the narrative of racism , people lie .
It 's a lie . ''
Pointing at the mural he says : `` This is racism .
There is no oppression , there is no racism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the media , from the left . ''
A witness shouts out : `` You ca n't be that stupid , can you ? ''
He then replies : `` No , but you can be . ''
The woman then stops her painting to shout : `` Leave this s**t in f*****g New York .
This is not happening in my town . ''
Martinez Police Department has announced they are looking for an unidentified white male and female after they ruined the city-sanctioned artwork .
A spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time putting the mural together only to have it painted over in a hateful and senseless manner .
`` The City of Martinez values tolerance and the damage to the mural was divisive and hurtful .
`` Please help us identify those that are responsible for this crime , so they can be held accountable for their actions . ''
Five similar murals had been planned for New York , including one on Fifth Avenue outside Trump Tower , Mayor Bill de Blasio announced .
They were set to show solidarity with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of George Floyd and other black Americans at the hands of the police .
Community members on Sunday returned to the mural and re-painted it .

The woman, who is now being investigated by police, told those watching: "Leave this s**t in f*****g New York. This is not happening in my town" as she defaced the mural
A white couple have been caught on camera painting over a Black Lives Matters mural, just hours after it had been finished claiming 'there is no racism'.
The pair were seen using a roller to paint over the three yellow words, which had been approved by the city to be a new feature outside the front of the city courthouse in downtown Martinez, California.
The woman, who along with the man can been seen wearing what appears to be Make America Great Again t-shirts, pours black paint over the yellow words, before using a roller to spread it around.
In the video that has been watched more than eight million times since it was uploaded yesterday afternoon, the man who is seen filming can be heard saying: "We're sick of this narrative, that's what's wrong.
"The narrative of police brutality, the narrative of oppression, the narrative of racism, people lie. It's a lie."
Pointing at the mural he says: "This is racism. There is no oppression, there is no racism, it's a leftist lie, from the media, from the left."
Image: Youtube / Kerry Leidich) Youtube / Kerry Leidich)
A witness shouts out: "You can't be that stupid, can you?"
He then replies: "No, but you can be."
The woman then stops her painting to shout: "Leave this s**t in f*****g New York. This is not happening in my town."
Image: Youtube / Kerry Leidich) Youtube / Kerry Leidich)
Martinez Police Department has announced they are looking for an unidentified white male and female after they ruined the city-sanctioned artwork.
A spokesman said: "The community spent a considerable amount of time putting the mural together only to have it painted over in a hateful and senseless manner.
Image: Youtube / Kerry Leidich) Youtube / Kerry Leidich)
"The City of Martinez values tolerance and the damage to the mural was divisive and hurtful.
"Please help us identify those that are responsible for this crime, so they can be held accountable for their actions."
Image: Youtube / Kerry Leidich) Youtube / Kerry Leidich)
Five similar murals had been planned for New York, including one on Fifth Avenue outside Trump Tower, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.
They were set to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement after the killing of George Floyd and other black Americans at the hands of the police.
Community members on Sunday returned to the mural and re-painted it.


thedailymirror--2020-07-06--Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley tipped for Strictly Come Dancing TV gold

Tony Hadley is the latest celebrity who is hotly tipped to join Strictly Come Dancing this year .
The former Spandau Ballet singer , 60 , is even the favourite to lift the iconic Glitterball Trophy on the BBC dance show .
Leading bookmaker Coral has slashed its odds on Tony Hadley being a contestant on Strictly 's lineup to 2-1 from 6-1 .
“ If the rumours are true about Tony Hadley , we could be set for television gold this year on Strictly , ” said Coral ’ s John Hill .
“ The Spandau Ballet singer has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half over the last 24 hours .
`` This could suggest he is preparing to hit the dance floor , ” he added Tony now stands at a 25-1 odds to win the overall series of the iconic dance show .
While he has yet to comment on the rumours just yet , loyal Spandau Ballet fans reckon there 's a good chance that the legendary singer is set to burst some moves on the Strictly dance floor this year .
Taking to Twitter , they expressed their excitement at the prospect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the silver screen .
`` Tony would literally be the most perfect contestant the show has ever had .
He is such a likeable man .
I hope it 's true ! ''
gushed one admirer .
`` Yes !
I would actually pay good money to see him throw some shapes on the dance floor ! ''
a second added .
While a third suggested : `` Tony or Martin Kemp would honesty make the next series ! ''
The Strictly rumour comes after Tony blasted his ex bandmates for using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embarrassing '' washing powder commercial .
The star watched his brothers Martin and Gary Kemp in their spoof documentary BBC2 's Kemps : All True on Sunday night , but he was n't impressed .
Tony labelled Bold 's infamous washing powder ad as `` bad taste '' and revealed he would `` rather watch Broadchurch '' over their brand new show .
The singer quit the band in 2017 after a 2009 comeback and explained he was n't approached by the pair for their documentary .
Voicing his opinion on the cheesy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s embarrassing .
I posted a social media disclaimer saying , 'This was nothing to do with me ' . ''
Spandau Ballet split for good in 2019 after replacing former frontman Tony with Ross William Wild .
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Former Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley is favourite to lift the iconic Glitterball Trophy on Strictly Come Dancing
Tony Hadley is the latest celebrity who is hotly tipped to join Strictly Come Dancing this year.
The former Spandau Ballet singer, 60, is even the favourite to lift the iconic Glitterball Trophy on the BBC dance show.
Leading bookmaker Coral has slashed its odds on Tony Hadley being a contestant on Strictly's lineup to 2-1 from 6-1.
“If the rumours are true about Tony Hadley, we could be set for television gold this year on Strictly,” said Coral’s John Hill.
“The Spandau Ballet singer has had his odds slashed by more than half over the last 24 hours.
"This could suggest he is preparing to hit the dance floor,” he added
Tony now stands at a 25-1 odds to win the overall series of the iconic dance show.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
While he has yet to comment on the rumours just yet, loyal Spandau Ballet fans reckon there's a good chance that the legendary singer is set to burst some moves on the Strictly dance floor this year.
Taking to Twitter, they expressed their excitement at the prospect of seeing Tony show off his dance skills on the silver screen.
"Tony would literally be the most perfect contestant the show has ever had. He is such a likeable man. I hope it's true!" gushed one admirer.
"Yes! I would actually pay good money to see him throw some shapes on the dance floor!" a second added.
While a third suggested: "Tony or Martin Kemp would honesty make the next series!"
The Strictly rumour comes after Tony blasted his ex bandmates for using their hit single Gold in an "embarrassing" washing powder commercial.
The star watched his brothers Martin and Gary Kemp in their spoof documentary BBC2's Kemps: All True on Sunday night, but he wasn't impressed.
Tony labelled Bold's infamous washing powder ad as "bad taste" and revealed he would "rather watch Broadchurch" over their brand new show.
The singer quit the band in 2017 after a 2009 comeback and explained he wasn't approached by the pair for their documentary.
Image: PA) PA)
Voicing his opinion on the cheesy Bold ad, Tony raged: "It’s embarrassing. I posted a social media disclaimer saying, 'This was nothing to do with me'."
Spandau Ballet split for good in 2019 after replacing former frontman Tony with Ross William Wild.
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