thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Holly struggles to contain laughter during meditation with mermaid whisperer

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield could n't contain themselves during an attempt to communicate with merfolk on This Morning .
The hosts welcomed mermaid whisperer Karen Kay to the show , in a bid to make contact with the mythological creatures - which she claims to be able to do .
She was on the beach with a professional mermaid , who was laying on the sand for the entire interview .
Karen spoke of how mermaids were doing in the coronavirus lockdown , asking people to be mindful of them and the ocean .
She baffled some viewers with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them , with them communicating to her .
But it 's when Holly and Phil wanted to make contact that things turned a little awkward .
Karen encouraged the duo to close their eyes , in what the presenters called mermaid meditation .
She began setting the scene , encouraging them to visualise a mermaid , male or female , coming out of the water .
She told them to picture themselves in a giant bubble , that they could leave at any time .
But it 's when she mentioned the bubbles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holly began smirking , visibly trying not to burst into laughter .
Phillip opened his eyes , knowing full well that Holly would be laughing at the comment .
He too began smiling , trying not to laugh , as Karen kept speaking .
By this point , Holly was now silently laughing , placing her hair over her face to shield her amusment .
It did n't though , as it was very obvious that they could n't contain themselves .
Holly ended up explaining what tickled her so much , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ farting in the water .
Phillip confessed it was knowing how Holly would react that set him off too .
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV .

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Holly Willoughby struggles to contain laughter during meditation with mermaid whisperer
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield couldn't contain themselves during an attempt to communicate with merfolk on This Morning.
The hosts welcomed mermaid whisperer Karen Kay to the show, in a bid to make contact with the mythological creatures - which she claims to be able to do.
She was on the beach with a professional mermaid, who was laying on the sand for the entire interview.
Karen spoke of how mermaids were doing in the coronavirus lockdown, asking people to be mindful of them and the ocean.
She baffled some viewers with her claims of being able to hear them, with them communicating to her.
Image: ITV) ITV)
But it's when Holly and Phil wanted to make contact that things turned a little awkward.
Karen encouraged the duo to close their eyes, in what the presenters called mermaid meditation.
She began setting the scene, encouraging them to visualise a mermaid, male or female, coming out of the water.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She told them to picture themselves in a giant bubble, that they could leave at any time.
But it's when she mentioned the bubbles that she completely lost the hosts.
Holly began smirking, visibly trying not to burst into laughter.
Phillip opened his eyes, knowing full well that Holly would be laughing at the comment.
He too began smiling, trying not to laugh, as Karen kept speaking.
By this point, Holly was now silently laughing, placing her hair over her face to shield her amusment.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It didn't though, as it was very obvious that they couldn't contain themselves.
Holly ended up explaining what tickled her so much, saying she imagined the bubbles were the mermaid farting in the water.
Phillip confessed it was knowing how Holly would react that set him off too.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Man raped girl, 11, three times as her family was putting him up during lockdown

A man who raped an 11-year-old girl while her family was letting him stay in their home during lockdown has been jailed for eight years .
The 24-year-old man was in Rio Negro , south-western Argentina , when their town went into strict lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic .
He was unable to return home to the city of La Plata due to the quarantine and so the woman who was hosting him allowed him to stay with her family , reports said .
But the man raped her young daughter at least three times during the almost two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The victim , whose name can not be reported for legal reasons , told a court the man took advantage of the moments when her mother was sleeping to abuse her sexually and rape her .
The man initially tried to deny the accusations against him , according to InfoBae .
But local media reported the man confessed in front of a local court that he had raped the girl after a medical exam found injuries to the victim 's body .
The medical exam determined the young girl had been raped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the man was left with no choice but to accept responsibility due to the amount of evidence against him .
The mother had filed a criminal complaint saying he 'd raped her daughter in May before Bariloche prosecutor Cesar Lanfranchi launched an investigation .
An arrest warrant was immediately issued against the accused .

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The 24-year-old was taken in by a woman in Rio Negro, Argentina, after he was trapped in the city due to lockdown - and his response to their kindness was horrific
Man raped girl, 11, three times after her family put him up during lockdown
A man who raped an 11-year-old girl while her family was letting him stay in their home during lockdown has been jailed for eight years.
The 24-year-old man was in Rio Negro, south-western Argentina, when their town went into strict lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
He was unable to return home to the city of La Plata due to the quarantine and so the woman who was hosting him allowed him to stay with her family, reports said.
But the man raped her young daughter at least three times during the almost two month period he stayed with the family.
The victim, whose name cannot be reported for legal reasons, told a court the man took advantage of the moments when her mother was sleeping to abuse her sexually and rape her.
The man initially tried to deny the accusations against him, according to InfoBae.
But local media reported the man confessed in front of a local court that he had raped the girl after a medical exam found injuries to the victim's body.
The medical exam determined the young girl had been raped at least three times.
Reports say the man was left with no choice but to accept responsibility due to the amount of evidence against him.
The mother had filed a criminal complaint saying he'd raped her daughter in May before Bariloche prosecutor Cesar Lanfranchi launched an investigation.
An arrest warrant was immediately issued against the accused.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Calls to castrate man feared to be Russia's worst mass rapist and murderer

A bulldozer driver feared to be Russia ’ s worst-ever rapist has been charged with two murders and multiple sex attacks dating back almost three decades .
Pyotr Shuvalov was describe by police as a `` model family man '' but now one of his victims has called for him to be castrated for the torment he put her through .
The 52-year-old who was married to a teacher and a father-of-two hid a secret , sinister life , police say .
Officers believe the “ maniac ” would leave his home and attack women at knifepoint , forcing them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raped them .
The suspect has shown detectives how he attacked the women in a Russian Investigative Committee video .
He is accused of killing two women in his home town Tulun after realising they recognised him as the spouse of a well-known local teacher .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , click here A police source alleged there is direct evidence of some 60 rapes , claiming additional known victims did not make official complaints despite suffering sex attacks .
His first alleged rape was in 1992 , and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have never revealed themselves , refusing to answer police appeals to come forward .
The committee has not disclosed how many charges of ‘ rape ’ and ‘ violent acts of a sexual nature ’ he will face at his upcoming trial .
It is known he has confessed to “ dozens ” of rapes for which there is also DNA or other convincing evidence , officers have revealed One alleged victim claims she told police who he was in 2002 - and they took no action .
He raped her in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He caught up with me and pointed his knife to my throat , ” she said .
“ We came to that maternity hospital , went to the fourth floor , and he did what he did .
“ Of course it was very scary , I thought he would throw me [ out ] because there was no wall on that floor.
” She added : “ Give him to me now and I would castrate him myself .
Honestly , my hands wo n't shake .
“ So many years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this desire.
” Shuvalov was detained on another matter and when she reported the rape , she saw him at the police station .
“ No one listened to us , ” she said .
Another victim said : “ There are girls who became insane after he attacked them .
“ I simply want to kill him so that he does n't do it again.
” Many victims said their rapists “ smelled of diesel ” and former police investigator Artyom Dubynin admitted there had been a major failure in not apprehending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was from the same man in a dozen cases .
Blundering detectives had missed obvious clues and failed to believe victims , he said .
Several women said the alleged rapist “ fell asleep on top of me and snored ” after forcing them to have sex .
“ He was pointing the knife to the throat of each of his victims so that the victim could n't fight back , ” said Dubynin .
One of his final victims , aged just 16 when she was attacked , said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me - it seemed to be the grandpa of my friend .
`` He caught me , held me tight , knife to my throat… “ He told me not to scream or he would cut my throat.
” His family say they can not believe he is the notorious “ Tulun maniac ” who struck fear in the remote town .
His “ shocked ” adult son said : “ I do n't believe that my father could lead a double life.
” “ Do n't you think his wife would n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crimes ?
“ We believe he will soon be cleared and we will forget it all as a bad dream.
” Some 15,000 men were subjected to DNA tests during the investigation .
In all , around 3,000 men were interrogated before the suspect was held .

Calls to castrate bulldozer driver feared to be Russia's worst mass rapist and murderer
Calls to castrate bulldozer driver feared to be Russia's worst mass rapist and murderer
More than 15,000 men were subjected to DNA tests and around 3,000 men were interrogated before the suspect known as the Tulun Maniac was arrested
Calls to castrate bulldozer driver feared to be Russia's worst mass rapist and murderer
A bulldozer driver feared to be Russia’s worst-ever rapist has been charged with two murders and multiple sex attacks dating back almost three decades.
Pyotr Shuvalov was describe by police as a "model family man" but now one of his victims has called for him to be castrated for the torment he put her through.
The 52-year-old who was married to a teacher and a father-of-two hid a secret, sinister life, police say.
Officers believe the “maniac” would leave his home and attack women at knifepoint, forcing them in to nearby semi-built buildings where he raped them.
The suspect has shown detectives how he attacked the women in a Russian Investigative Committee video.
He is accused of killing two women in his home town Tulun after realising they recognised him as the spouse of a well-known local teacher.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, click here
Image: The Siberian Times) The Siberian Times)
A police source alleged there is direct evidence of some 60 rapes, claiming additional known victims did not make official complaints despite suffering sex attacks.
His first alleged rape was in 1992, and there are fears of many more victims who have never revealed themselves, refusing to answer police appeals to come forward.
The committee has not disclosed how many charges of ‘rape’ and ‘violent acts of a sexual nature’ he will face at his upcoming trial.
It is known he has confessed to “dozens” of rapes for which there is also DNA or other convincing evidence, officers have revealed
One alleged victim claims she told police who he was in 2002 - and they took no action.
Image: IC in Irkutsk region/east2west news) IC in Irkutsk region/east2west news)
He raped her in a maternity hospital which was under construction.
“He caught up with me and pointed his knife to my throat,” she said.
“We came to that maternity hospital, went to the fourth floor, and he did what he did.
“Of course it was very scary, I thought he would throw me [out] because there was no wall on that floor.”
She added: “Give him to me now and I would castrate him myself. Honestly, my hands won't shake.
“So many years have passed and I have always had this desire.”
Shuvalov was detained on another matter and when she reported the rape, she saw him at the police station.
“No one listened to us,” she said.
Image: IC in Irkutsk region/east2west news) IC in Irkutsk region/east2west news)
Another victim said: “There are girls who became insane after he attacked them.
“I simply want to kill him so that he doesn't do it again.”
Many victims said their rapists “smelled of diesel” and former police investigator Artyom Dubynin admitted there had been a major failure in not apprehending the suspect until they realised the semen was from the same man in a dozen cases.
Blundering detectives had missed obvious clues and failed to believe victims, he said.
Several women said the alleged rapist “fell asleep on top of me and snored” after forcing them to have sex.
Image: The Siberian Times) The Siberian Times)
“He was pointing the knife to the throat of each of his victims so that the victim couldn't fight back,” said Dubynin.
One of his final victims, aged just 16 when she was attacked, said: “I saw a man walking in front of me - it seemed to be the grandpa of my friend.
"He caught me, held me tight, knife to my throat…
“He told me not to scream or he would cut my throat.”
Image: @premier.one) @premier.one) Image: @premier.one) @premier.one)
His family say they cannot believe he is the notorious “Tulun maniac” who struck fear in the remote town.
His “shocked” adult son said: “I don't believe that my father could lead a double life.”
His daughter-in-law told Russian newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda: “He is a kind, sweet man.
“Don't you think his wife wouldn't have suspected anything if he was committing crimes?
“We believe he will soon be cleared and we will forget it all as a bad dream.”
Some 15,000 men were subjected to DNA tests during the investigation.
In all, around 3,000 men were interrogated before the suspect was held.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Ronaldo subject of withering attack after Juventus' Coppa Italia final defeat

Cristiano Ronaldo has been heavily criticised following Juventus ' Coppa Italia Final defeat with Italian World Cup winner Luca Toni claiming he looked like `` an average player '' .
The Bianconeri lost on penalties to Napoli with Ronaldo unable to even step up having chosen to take the fifth penalty .
The Portuguese star also failed to inspire his side to victory in normal time .
It was a relatively uneventful affair that ended goalless but Toni continued with his criticism of the five-time Ballon D'Or winner by saying `` he could n't even dribble '' .
He told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a whole Juventus team in difficulty , even Cristiano Ronaldo , who looked like an average player in what was a very slow match .
“ You expect a big performance from him but he looked like he was experiencing physical difficulties – he could n't even dribble a man .
“ Buffon was the best player on the pitch .
I liked Douglas Costa a lot too , but Sarri only let him play 60 minutes .
[ Douglas ] Costa and [ Juan ] Cuadrado were the only ones able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ronaldo is struggling to dribble.
” Juventus had won the Coppa Italia for four straight years up until 2017 .
But a 3-0 defeat in the last eight to Atlanta last year coupled with their shootout defeat on Wednesday night means Ronaldo has been unable to add the trophy to his collection .
However his sister lept to his defence on social media claiming he ca n't be expected to do everything himself .
She said : “ What else can you do ?
It is what it is and my darling ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't understand how they played like that .
Anyway , keep your head up .
You ca n't do more , my king .
”

Juventus were undone on penalties by Napoli in the Coppa Italia Final with Cristiano Ronaldo bearing the brunt of criticism after failing to perform in Rome
Cristiano Ronaldo has been heavily criticised following Juventus' Coppa Italia Final defeat with Italian World Cup winner Luca Toni claiming he looked like "an average player".
The Bianconeri lost on penalties to Napoli with Ronaldo unable to even step up having chosen to take the fifth penalty.
The Portuguese star also failed to inspire his side to victory in normal time.
It was a relatively uneventful affair that ended goalless but Toni continued with his criticism of the five-time Ballon D'Or winner by saying "he couldn't even dribble".
He told Rai Sport : “I saw the a whole Juventus team in difficulty, even Cristiano Ronaldo, who looked like an average player in what was a very slow match.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“You expect a big performance from him but he looked like he was experiencing physical difficulties – he couldn't even dribble a man.
“Buffon was the best player on the pitch. I liked Douglas Costa a lot too, but Sarri only let him play 60 minutes. [Douglas] Costa and [Juan] Cuadrado were the only ones able to beat their man because at the moment Ronaldo is struggling to dribble.”
Juventus had won the Coppa Italia for four straight years up until 2017.
Image: ETTORE FERRARI/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) ETTORE FERRARI/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
But a 3-0 defeat in the last eight to Atlanta last year coupled with their shootout defeat on Wednesday night means Ronaldo has been unable to add the trophy to his collection.
However his sister lept to his defence on social media claiming he can't be expected to do everything himself.
She said: “What else can you do? It is what it is and my darling can't work miracles alone. I can't understand how they played like that. Anyway, keep your head up. You can't do more, my king.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Dana White names four fighters for UFC's 'Mount Rushmore' - snubs Conor McGregor

UFC president Dana White has named Royce Gracie , Amanda Nunes , Jon Jones and Chuck Liddell as his choices for a hypothetical Mount Rushmore of the sport - with no room for Irish legend Conor McGregor The Notorious recently retired from fighting for a third time , but he is considered one of the best mixed martial artists ever following his record of 22 wins and four defeats .
However , speaking in an appearance on The Schmozone Podcast , White made no mention of McGregor when choosing his top four UFC heroes .
“ If you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heads are carved in stone forever , you have to go Royce Gracie .
No-brainer , have to do that , ” White said .
“ Amanda Nunes .
Has to be Amanda Nunes , greatest female fighter ever .
The other two are tough .
“ I would have to go with a Jon Jones .
The guy ’ s never been beat and what ’ s more amazing about him going undefeated — which is incredibly amazing because very few people do it in the sport — is the things that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the octagon and he still hasn ’ t been beat .
“ No.4 on the Mount Rushmore , I guess you ’ d have to go with Chuck Liddell .
At the point in time , he was as big a star as ever . ''
McGregor 's latest 'retirement ' has been met with widespread cynicism - and one fellow fighter believes it is simply a negotiating tactic .
Ben Askren , who himself retired from mixed martial arts last year , is among those who expects to see the Dubliner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : `` See , he is negotiating , I 'm expecting Conor vs Justin ( Gaethje ) in July on Fight Island . ''
Indeed , a lack of available opponents is one of the reasons McGregor has seemingly called time on his career .
`` They should have just kept the ball rolling , '' he told ESPN .
`` I mean , why are they pushing [ Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje ] back to September ?
`` They should have just done the fight - me and Justin for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball rolling . ''

Conor McGregor's career timeline after star retires for third time in four years
Conor McGregor's career timeline after star retires for third time in four years
White had some surprising answers when he was asked to name the biggest legends of the sport
UFC president Dana White has named Royce Gracie, Amanda Nunes, Jon Jones and Chuck Liddell as his choices for a hypothetical Mount Rushmore of the sport - with no room for Irish legend Conor McGregor
The Notorious recently retired from fighting for a third time, but he is considered one of the best mixed martial artists ever following his record of 22 wins and four defeats.
However, speaking in an appearance on The Schmozone Podcast, White made no mention of McGregor when choosing his top four UFC heroes.
“If you’re talking about a Mount Rushmore where the heads are carved in stone forever, you have to go Royce Gracie. No-brainer, have to do that,” White said. “Amanda Nunes. Has to be Amanda Nunes, greatest female fighter ever. The other two are tough.
Image: Zuffa LLC) Zuffa LLC)
“I would have to go with a Jon Jones. The guy’s never been beat and what’s more amazing about him going undefeated — which is incredibly amazing because very few people do it in the sport — is the things that he’s done to himself outside of the octagon and he still hasn’t been beat.
“No.4 on the Mount Rushmore, I guess you’d have to go with Chuck Liddell. At the point in time, he was as big a star as ever."
McGregor's latest 'retirement' has been met with widespread cynicism - and one fellow fighter believes it is simply a negotiating tactic.
Ben Askren, who himself retired from mixed martial arts last year, is among those who expects to see the Dubliner back sooner rather than later.
He tweeted: "See, he is negotiating, I'm expecting Conor vs Justin (Gaethje) in July on Fight Island."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Indeed, a lack of available opponents is one of the reasons McGregor has seemingly called time on his career.
"They should have just kept the ball rolling," he told ESPN. "I mean, why are they pushing [Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje] back to September?
"They should have just done the fight - me and Justin for the interim title - and just kept the ball rolling."


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Couple married 71 years die days apart after holding hands in hospital beds

A couple married for 71 years died five days apart with coronavirus - in hospital beds next to each other so they could hold hands .
Pat , 91 , and Ron Wood , 94 , lost their lives just days apart after contracting coronavirus .
They were able to hold each other ’ s hands before dying at Worthing Hospital in West Sussex .
Second World War veteran Ron , who was Worthing Football Club ’ s top goalscorer , died on May 23 .
Five days before his beloved Pat died in her sleep .
Ron contracted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shortly followed by wife Pat .
Their only child , daughter Nikki Evans , said the hospital had been ‘ brilliant ’ in caring for her parents .
They were both in the Covid ward in separate male and female areas , but medics allowed them to be moved together for their final days .
Nikki said : “ They put mum and dad in a four-bed bay , just the two of them , so they could hold hands for the last four days before Mum passed away in her sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 18 , they cared for Dad compassionately in his last few days until he passed away on May 23 .
`` Mum and Dad both had coronavirus and were in the Covid ward .
He got Covid , came home , and we all got it .
“ They were originally in the male and female ward but Mum was very keen to be in the same ward .
“ They died together , in a short space of time , after being married for 71 years .
So although it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have wanted to be on their own.
” Maria Reina , the staff nurse at Worthing Hospital who cared for Ron on the ward , said : “ Seeing them together , holding hands was very special .
`` It made me feel very proud to be a nurse.
” The couple had first met outside a post office when Ron was 22 and Pat was 19 .
Ron , who was just out of the Royal Navy , was standing outside with his bicycle when Pat popped in to take some money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when she came out .
They then talked and their relationship grew .
They were married at Broadwater Parish Church on April 23 , 1949 , and set up home in Worthing .
Both their funeral services were held on Monday June 8 at a crematorium in their home town .
Nikki said visiting her parents was tough during the pandemic and she had to speak to them via video call .
She added : `` Worthing Hospital was brilliant , wonderful and caring .
I would like to thank all the team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clerk .
“ In these challenging times , when visiting is restricted to a minimum , it was never too much trouble to let me speak to them on the iPad.
” Ron nearly died in his 20s when he was struck down with a mystery illness .
He had been Worthing Football Club ’ s top goal scorer season after season since the Second World War when he was hit with heart problems .
In 1953 he spent a year in hospital before finally being diagnosed with endocarditis , an infection in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating news he would never play football again .
It was three years after he and Pat were married and the football club did everything it could to support the couple .
Ron ’ s footballing style was described as energetic and bustling , either as centre forward or inside forward , and he made 12 appearances for Sussex .
Such was his popularity , the Ron Wood Appeal Fund was set up to help him and enough money was raised to give Ron and Pat the deposit to buy a general store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The couple ran the Ron Wood Stores shop for five years , then gave it up because they wanted children .
Nikki was born in 1959 and Ron went into management with Seeboard , working in nearby Shoreham for 21 years .
Pat worked at Marks and Spencer in Worthing town centre for 28 years , then at Goring Hall Hospital for 11 years , and met Princess Margaret when she officially opened it on October 26 , 1994 .
She retired at the age of 73 .
The couple leave behind two @ @ @ @ @

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Pat and Ron Wood, from Worthing in West Sussex, died five days apart in the town's hospital having contracted the coronavirus after 71 years of happy marriage
Couple married 71 years die days apart of covid after holding hands in hospital beds
A couple married for 71 years died five days apart with coronavirus - in hospital beds next to each other so they could hold hands.
Pat, 91, and Ron Wood, 94, lost their lives just days apart after contracting coronavirus.
They were able to hold each other’s hands before dying at Worthing Hospital in West Sussex.
Second World War veteran Ron, who was Worthing Football Club’s top goalscorer, died on May 23.
Five days before his beloved Pat died in her sleep.
Ron contracted the virus first and was taken to hospital, shortly followed by wife Pat.
Image: Nikki Evans / SWNS.COM) Nikki Evans / SWNS.COM)
Their only child, daughter Nikki Evans, said the hospital had been ‘brilliant’ in caring for her parents.
They were both in the Covid ward in separate male and female areas, but medics allowed them to be moved together for their final days.
Nikki said: “They put mum and dad in a four-bed bay, just the two of them, so they could hold hands for the last four days before Mum passed away in her sleep.
“After Mum passed away on May 18, they cared for Dad compassionately in his last few days until he passed away on May 23.
"Mum and Dad both had coronavirus and were in the Covid ward. He got Covid, came home, and we all got it.
“They were originally in the male and female ward but Mum was very keen to be in the same ward.
“They died together, in a short space of time, after being married for 71 years. So although it’s not nice, they would not have wanted to be on their own.”
Maria Reina, the staff nurse at Worthing Hospital who cared for Ron on the ward, said: “Seeing them together, holding hands was very special.
"It made me feel very proud to be a nurse.”
Image: Nikki Evans / SWNS.COM) Nikki Evans / SWNS.COM)
The couple had first met outside a post office when Ron was 22 and Pat was 19.
Ron, who was just out of the Royal Navy, was standing outside with his bicycle when Pat popped in to take some money out, and he was still there when she came out.
They then talked and their relationship grew.
They were married at Broadwater Parish Church on April 23, 1949, and set up home in Worthing.
Both their funeral services were held on Monday June 8 at a crematorium in their home town.
Nikki said visiting her parents was tough during the pandemic and she had to speak to them via video call.
She added: "Worthing Hospital was brilliant, wonderful and caring. I would like to thank all the team, doctors, nurses and the ward clerk.
“In these challenging times, when visiting is restricted to a minimum, it was never too much trouble to let me speak to them on the iPad.”
Ron nearly died in his 20s when he was struck down with a mystery illness.
He had been Worthing Football Club’s top goal scorer season after season since the Second World War when he was hit with heart problems.
In 1953 he spent a year in hospital before finally being diagnosed with endocarditis, an infection in the heart.
Image: Steve Reigate) Steve Reigate)
He then faced the devastating news he would never play football again.
It was three years after he and Pat were married and the football club did everything it could to support the couple.
Ron’s footballing style was described as energetic and bustling, either as centre forward or inside forward, and he made 12 appearances for Sussex.
Such was his popularity, the Ron Wood Appeal Fund was set up to help him and enough money was raised to give Ron and Pat the deposit to buy a general store in South Farm Road, Worthing.
The couple ran the Ron Wood Stores shop for five years, then gave it up because they wanted children.
Nikki was born in 1959 and Ron went into management with Seeboard, working in nearby Shoreham for 21 years.
Pat worked at Marks and Spencer in Worthing town centre for 28 years, then at Goring Hall Hospital for 11 years, and met Princess Margaret when she officially opened it on October 26, 1994.
She retired at the age of 73.
The couple leave behind two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Writer's 'lessons of luxury lockdown' leaves readers convinced it's a spoof

A writer who has given her account of the 'awkward lessons of my luxury lockdown in Kensington ' has left readers questioning whether the piece of writing is a cleverly-constructed parody .
Shruti Advani , a freelance writer , gave her account of coping with the coronavirus lockdown while living in the middle of London with two young children in a piece for the Financial Times .
She says she began by moving the children 's nanny into one of their spare rooms and prepared the other for a friend who needed to be isolated from her husband who works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what resources I could call on '' , Shruti writes that she took the decision to treble her usual order from Freddie 's Flowers delivery service , so that any struggles to come are at least `` always against the backdrop of a tidy room with fresh flowers '' .
The Ocado grocery order was reduced to just one a week , but with the food halls at Harrods being forced to close its doors , Shruti says she would have to 'sustenance elsewhere ' for her family and guests .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its members vulnerable to the dangers of 'coronacarbs ' '' and offered little extras such as protein shakes and snacks to be delivered to the doorstep .
Juggling working from home with homeschooling is a problem being faced by parents across the country , and after being called out by her seven-year-old for getting Year Two maths wrong `` despite my two degrees in finance '' , Shruti settled on an online tutor costing between £65-95 an hour .
She continued : `` As a freelance journalist blessed with an inheritance as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wardrobe is split in a rather self-contradictory manner between Chanel tweed blazers that I wear to interviews and athleisure for when I toil in front of a computer .
`` Neither fit the brief for Working From Home While Under Constant Electronic Surveillance .
'Casual but groomed , ' advised a personal shopper who encouraged me to look at boiler suits in linen or denim .
Not one to veer too far from the familiar , I turned instead to Olivia von Halle for silk pyjamas in colours guaranteed to make the dullest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finishes by saying the advantages of wealth have insulated her from many of the challenges which the pandemic has brought , but called the reality of life and death `` a great leveller '' - and praised those working to keep key services afloat .
As the article was shared widely on social media , some could n't believe it was real as one said : `` This is a parody , surely ... '' Another commented : `` My jaw dropped so frequently reading this I fear my chin has dented my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not a parody . ''
Some thoroughly appreciated a glimpse into how the other half live , saying : `` I am not going to enjoy anything I read this week more than I am enjoying this . ''
And others were simply left infuriated , as one wrote : `` Wow .
Just wow .
You can either read this FT article or punch yourself in the face - it will have exactly the same effect . ''
Another added : `` This is perhaps the worst thing I 've read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some s*** this year , trust me . ''

Freelance writer Shruti Advani published a piece titled 'The awkward lessons of my luxury lockdown in Kensington' and the piece has raised a lot of eyebrows on social media
A writer who has given her account of the 'awkward lessons of my luxury lockdown in Kensington' has left readers questioning whether the piece of writing is a cleverly-constructed parody.
Shruti Advani, a freelance writer, gave her account of coping with the coronavirus lockdown while living in the middle of London with two young children in a piece for the Financial Times.
She says she began by moving the children's nanny into one of their spare rooms and prepared the other for a friend who needed to be isolated from her husband who works as a surgeon.
"Taking stock of what resources I could call on", Shruti writes that she took the decision to treble her usual order from Freddie's Flowers delivery service, so that any struggles to come are at least "always against the backdrop of a tidy room with fresh flowers".
Image: finews.chX/Youtube) finews.chX/Youtube)
The Ocado grocery order was reduced to just one a week, but with the food halls at Harrods being forced to close its doors, Shruti says she would have to 'sustenance elsewhere' for her family and guests.
Her Chelsea-based gym was reluctant to "leave its members vulnerable to the dangers of 'coronacarbs'" and offered little extras such as protein shakes and snacks to be delivered to the doorstep.
Juggling working from home with homeschooling is a problem being faced by parents across the country, and after being called out by her seven-year-old for getting Year Two maths wrong "despite my two degrees in finance", Shruti settled on an online tutor costing between £65-95 an hour.
She continued: "As a freelance journalist blessed with an inheritance as well as a venture-capitalist husband, my work wardrobe is split in a rather self-contradictory manner between Chanel tweed blazers that I wear to interviews and athleisure for when I toil in front of a computer.
Image: Twitter) Twitter) Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"Neither fit the brief for Working From Home While Under Constant Electronic Surveillance. 'Casual but groomed,' advised a personal shopper who encouraged me to look at boiler suits in linen or denim. Not one to veer too far from the familiar, I turned instead to Olivia von Halle for silk pyjamas in colours guaranteed to make the dullest Zoom meeting come alive."
She finishes by saying the advantages of wealth have insulated her from many of the challenges which the pandemic has brought, but called the reality of life and death "a great leveller" - and praised those working to keep key services afloat.
As the article was shared widely on social media, some couldn't believe it was real as one said: "This is a parody, surely..."
Another commented: "My jaw dropped so frequently reading this I fear my chin has dented my desk. And no, it’s not a parody."
Some thoroughly appreciated a glimpse into how the other half live, saying: "I am not going to enjoy anything I read this week more than I am enjoying this."
And others were simply left infuriated, as one wrote: "Wow. Just wow. You can either read this FT article or punch yourself in the face - it will have exactly the same effect."
Another added: "This is perhaps the worst thing I've read in 2020 – and I've read some s*** this year, trust me."


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Woman's innocent question about aubergine recipe has everyone cracking up

On Wednesday , cook and food writer Nigel Slater took to Twitter to share his latest midweek meal recipe for a `` luscious , aromatic dinner '' .
The piece instructed on how to whip up aubergines , feta , chickpeas , ras el hanout and it looked pretty tasty .
So tasty , that even a woman who claimed to be allergic to aubergines wanted to give it a go .
The woman , named Susan , replied to Nigel 's post saying that she wanted to make it and asking if there was anything she could substitute the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Looks delicious , if only I was n't allergic to aubergine , I would have a go at this .
Any substitute suggestions please ? ''
Susan 's seemingly innocent question prompted a rather blunt reply from Nigel which has left fellow Twitter users cracking up .
More than 2,000 people liked his tweet with hundreds retweeting .
Susan did n't seem too bothered by his comment though , responding : `` Fair enough '' .
Many others took the time to share their thoughts on the amusing exchange .
One person tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning .
I ’ m going back to bed .
It won ’ t be bettered . ''
A third added : `` Big Nige throwing some shade .
Couldn ’ t be more here for it . ''
Someone else joked : `` Thoughts and prayers with Susan , who may never recover from being so comprehensively owned by Nigel Slater . ''
Others tried to be a bit more helpful for Susan , sharing alternatives as they thought it was `` a fair enough question '' .
`` In fairness though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with grilled courgette , as long as they are n't particularly watery ones , '' said a different person .
`` Susan , you could swap it up for anything you ’ d like .
Recipes aren ’ t bound to law .
Hope you find the right balance for you , '' wrote a second .
Some also suggested using pork or halloumi .
Do you have a story to share ?
We want to hear all about it .
Email us at courtney.pochin @ mirror.co.uk

Nigel Slater shared a tasty looking aubergine recipe on social media last night, but it's the replies to the post that are garnering the most attention
Woman's innocent question about Nigel Slater aubergine recipe has everyone cracking up
On Wednesday, cook and food writer Nigel Slater took to Twitter to share his latest midweek meal recipe for a "luscious, aromatic dinner".
The piece instructed on how to whip up aubergines, feta, chickpeas, ras el hanout and it looked pretty tasty.
So tasty, that even a woman who claimed to be allergic to aubergines wanted to give it a go.
The woman, named Susan, replied to Nigel's post saying that she wanted to make it and asking if there was anything she could substitute the aubergine for.
She wrote: "Looks delicious, if only I wasn't allergic to aubergine, I would have a go at this. Any substitute suggestions please?"
Susan's seemingly innocent question prompted a rather blunt reply from Nigel which has left fellow Twitter users cracking up.
He stated simply: "Susan, it’s an aubergine recipe."
More than 2,000 people liked his tweet with hundreds retweeting.
Susan didn't seem too bothered by his comment though, responding: "Fair enough".
Many others took the time to share their thoughts on the amusing exchange.
One person tweeted: "This has absolutely made my morning. I’m going back to bed. It won’t be bettered."
A second posted: "Poor old Susan."
A third added: "Big Nige throwing some shade. Couldn’t be more here for it."
Someone else joked: "Thoughts and prayers with Susan, who may never recover from being so comprehensively owned by Nigel Slater."
Others tried to be a bit more helpful for Susan, sharing alternatives as they thought it was "a fair enough question".
"In fairness though Susan I bet it'd be lovely with grilled courgette, as long as they aren't particularly watery ones," said a different person.
"Susan, you could swap it up for anything you’d like. Recipes aren’t bound to law. Hope you find the right balance for you," wrote a second.
Some also suggested using pork or halloumi.
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at courtney.pochin@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Thousands of Greggs fans tune in to watch live stream of oven as stores reopen

A 24 minute video of a Greggs oven being filled with sausage rolls and steak bakes that then get baked to a perfect golden brown has been watched by thousands of fans .
With 800 bakeries reopening across the country on Thursday , the live stream of cooking pastries proved a surprise viral hit for the chain - with 1,500 people reacting to it and more than 800 comments on Facebook in less than an hour .
More than 500 people reacted with love , while close to a thousand `` liked '' the clip .
`` Oh my goodness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm going to Greggs now to buy a sausage roll , '' one fan replied .
But it was n't just the sausage rolls people were missing as the chain started serving customers again .
`` Have n't had a coffee in 3 months as your latte is the only one I can drink , '' another replied .
Even staff at the baker were excited by the prospect of reopening .
`` I have just been to get mine miss them so much and I work for Greggs buzzing we are getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reply to the video .
And some people were even a little hot under the collar having watched the raw pastries rise and turn golden brown .
One person commenting : `` People going on about how that new film on Netflix is saucy ... .
this beats it hands down ... '' Others watched it despite having already scoffed their Greggs , having visited that morning .
`` Just eaten a sausage roll .
Got a sarnie for this afternoon , '' one wrote .
Another added : `` Already had my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopened 800 of its 2,000 stores on Thurday morning , with the rest set to follow in a couple of weeks .
While there were n't pictures of massive queues forming , as happened with McDonald 's and KFC drive-thus , it 's fair to say people were at least as excited .
`` What a day to be alive .
Greggs is back , '' Jay posted on Twitter .
Shan Smith added : `` Greggs and a cuppa this morning , life is great : ) '' Sean tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Was a wee bit emotional tbh '' Taylor seemed to agree , tweeting : `` Yesss my Greggs is reopening ! ''
In fact , there was only one thing people seemed sad about - that the corned beef pasty did n't make it onto the revised menu .
Louise tweeted : `` Sorry but I ’ m livid that Greggs aren ’ t doing a corned beef pasty . ''
Lauren added : `` Just want a corned beef pasty from Greggs : ( twelve to be precise . ''
Shania agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but what are Greggs thinking opening without the corned beef pasty ?
?
Like opening KFC without chicken . ''
Georgia wrote : `` I ’ m sorry but Greggs why are you not doing a Corned Beef Pasty ?
!
?
!
I ’ ve been really looking forward to one .
I don ’ t see why it ’ s not on the `` reduced menu ' .
What is the point ? ''
Greggs replied : `` We 're sorry Georgia .
Hopefully you 'll be able to get your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to others they sell more than one thing .
`` Please do n't be sad .
We have a selection of other tasty treats which we hope you 'll give a try , '' the chain tweeted .
But things will be a little different inside .
Greggs chief executive Roger Whiteside said : “ The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops , '' '' Although we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in . ''
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After months denied the fresh-baked goodness of Greggs' pastries, thousands of fans tuned in to watch a live feed of one of their ovens as shops got ready to reopen nationwide
Thousands of Greggs fans tune in to watch live stream of oven as stores reopen
A 24 minute video of a Greggs oven being filled with sausage rolls and steak bakes that then get baked to a perfect golden brown has been watched by thousands of fans.
With 800 bakeries reopening across the country on Thursday, the live stream of cooking pastries proved a surprise viral hit for the chain - with 1,500 people reacting to it and more than 800 comments on Facebook in less than an hour.
More than 500 people reacted with love, while close to a thousand "liked" the clip.
"Oh my goodness that is making me hungry. I'm going to Greggs now to buy a sausage roll," one fan replied.
But it wasn't just the sausage rolls people were missing as the chain started serving customers again.
"Haven't had a coffee in 3 months as your latte is the only one I can drink," another replied.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Even staff at the baker were excited by the prospect of reopening.
"I have just been to get mine miss them so much and I work for Greggs buzzing we are getting open again," one wrote in reply to the video.
And some people were even a little hot under the collar having watched the raw pastries rise and turn golden brown.
One person commenting: "People going on about how that new film on Netflix is saucy.... this beats it hands down..."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Others watched it despite having already scoffed their Greggs, having visited that morning.
"Just eaten a sausage roll. Got a sarnie for this afternoon," one wrote.
Another added: "Already had my Greggs breakfast this morning."
Greggs reopened 800 of its 2,000 stores on Thurday morning, with the rest set to follow in a couple of weeks.
While there weren't pictures of massive queues forming, as happened with McDonald's and KFC drive-thus, it's fair to say people were at least as excited.
"What a day to be alive. Greggs is back," Jay posted on Twitter.
Shan Smith added: "Greggs and a cuppa this morning, life is great :)"
Sean tweeted: "Had a Greggs breakfast this morning. Was a wee bit emotional tbh"
Taylor seemed to agree, tweeting: "Yesss my Greggs is reopening!"
Image: Greggs) Greggs)
In fact, there was only one thing people seemed sad about - that the corned beef pasty didn't make it onto the revised menu.
Louise tweeted: "Sorry but I’m livid that Greggs aren’t doing a corned beef pasty."
Lauren added: "Just want a corned beef pasty from Greggs :( twelve to be precise."
Shania agreed: "I love a steak bake but what are Greggs thinking opening without the corned beef pasty?? Like opening KFC without chicken."
Georgia wrote: "I’m sorry but Greggs why are you not doing a Corned Beef Pasty?!?! I’ve been really looking forward to one. I don’t see why it’s not on the "reduced menu'. What is the point?"
Greggs replied: "We're sorry Georgia. Hopefully you'll be able to get your fix soon."
It also pointed out to others they sell more than one thing.
"Please don't be sad. We have a selection of other tasty treats which we hope you'll give a try," the chain tweeted.
But things will be a little different inside.
Greggs chief executive Roger Whiteside said: “The health and safety of our colleagues and customers is our priority and for this reason we have put in the time and effort to make a thorough assessment of all shops,"
"Although we will open with a reduced range, this will be a significant step in us helping the nation get back up and running and serving the communities that we operate in."
Changes in store include:


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Duffy releases poignant new music after bravely opening up about rape ordeal

Duffy has released a poignant new track after bravely documenting her kidnap and rape ordeal .
The singer , 35 , has shared song River In The Sky on her Instagram account and her fans are absolutely stunned .
The deeply personal and emotive piano-driven song will only be made available across Duffy ’ s social media channels .
Sharing it with her followers , she wrote : `` For the better days to come , Duffy '' .
Duffy sings the moving lyrics : `` I am alone , afraid of the dark , she sings in the night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
My only friend who can comprehend why she visits me time and again like a river in the sky , why oh why do we cry . ''
After bravely documenting her rape ordeal and explaining her disappearance from the public eye , Duffy shared new music by sending Jo Whiley an only for radio track , called Something Beautiful , in March .
The raw and poignant River In The Sky is another step for Duffy .
In a personal account on her blog , Duffy wrote : `` I never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place of being able to do this , I am grateful to get here .
`` Not everyone has the privilege of being able to talk , such as I am doing today . ''
She added : `` Finally , the realisation that the very thing that hurt me , will become the very thing that heals me .
I faced a deeply inhumane experience ; only humanity can heal that . ''
River In The Sky discusses sorrow and the desire to be unburdened .
Duffy sings : `` As I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind , I pray to fly , burden free . ''
Her fans were blown away by the track .
One commented : `` Its been a long wait , but that voice '' Another told her : `` perfection .
Such a raw talent keep doing what u doing '' A third wrote : `` You are a diamond and I ’ m so glad to know that precious voice is still there ready and roaring to tell your story !
I love you Duffy '' The song is now the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page .
Earlier this year , Duffy courageously revealed the horrifying kidnap and rape ordeal she had been put through 10 years earlier , and the crippling affect it had on her .
After years of shying away from the spotlight , Duffy came forward to share the devastating story of what she 'd been through .
* Listen to Duffy 's new song River In The Sky on her Instagram

The singer is back with a new song after bravely documenting her terrifying kidnap and rape ordeal and her fans are stunned by her beautiful vocals
Duffy shares poignant new music after bravely opening up about rape ordeal
Duffy has shared a poignant new track after bravely documenting her kidnap and rape ordeal.
The singer, 35, has posted song River In The Sky on her Instagram account and her fans are absolutely stunned.
The deeply personal and emotive piano-driven song will only be made available across Duffy’s social media channels.
Sharing it with her followers, she wrote: "For the better days to come, Duffy".
Duffy sings the moving lyrics: "I am alone, afraid of the dark, she sings in the night, holds me close to her heart. My only friend who can comprehend why she visits me time and again like a river in the sky, why oh why do we cry."
Image: duffy/Instagram) duffy/Instagram)
After bravely documenting her rape ordeal and explaining her disappearance from the public eye, Duffy shared new music by sending Jo Whiley an only for radio track, called Something Beautiful, in March.
The raw and poignant River In The Sky is another step for Duffy.
In a personal account on her blog, Duffy wrote: "I never knew if I would get to the place of being able to do this, I am grateful to get here.
"Not everyone has the privilege of being able to talk, such as I am doing today."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She added: "Finally, the realisation that the very thing that hurt me, will become the very thing that heals me. I faced a deeply inhumane experience; only humanity can heal that."
River In The Sky discusses sorrow and the desire to be unburdened.
Duffy sings: "As I walk this life, doubt on my mind, I pray to fly, burden free."
Her fans were blown away by the track.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
One commented: "Its been a long wait, but that voice"
Another told her: "perfection. Such a raw talent keep doing what u doing"
A third wrote: "You are a diamond and I’m so glad to know that precious voice is still there ready and roaring to tell your story! I love you Duffy"
The song is now the only post that appears on Duffy's Instagram page.
Earlier this year, Duffy courageously revealed the horrifying kidnap and rape ordeal she had been put through 10 years earlier, and the crippling affect it had on her.
After years of shying away from the spotlight, Duffy came forward to share the devastating story of what she'd been through.
* Listen to Duffy's new song River In The Sky on her Instagram


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Premier League transfer window could stay open until October amid UEFA advice

UEFA has advised that the 2020 summer transfer window should close no later than October 5 .
The transfer registration period in a number of European countries , including England , has not yet opened because of the delay in finishing the season due to the coronavirus pandemic .
European football 's governing body has set October 6 as the deadline for the registration of players to compete in the Champions League and Europa League group phase , and has therefore recommended that the transfer window closes the day before .
A statement by UEFA on Thursday read : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group stage of the 2020-21 UEFA club competitions has been set to October 6 , 2020 .
`` As a result , the UEFA executive committee called on all member associations to adopt a harmonised end date to the upcoming summer transfer window , with this date set as October 5 , 2020 . ''
On Wednesday UEFA said the intention was for the group stages of the 2020-21 Champions League and Europa League to start in week beginning October 19 .
UEFA 's executive committee has also approved temporary changes to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in light of the economic challenges presented by the pandemic .
The break-even assessment of club finances for 2020 will be postponed , and looked at alongside the financial year 2021 .
The intention of the changes is to provide clubs with greater flexibility in order to meet transfer and salary obligations , quantify and account for unexpected losses of revenue and adjusting the break-even calculations for any shortfall in earnings reported this year or next .
UEFA hopes to neutralise the impact of the pandemic by averaging the combined deficit of 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific Covid-19 adjustments '' .
UEFA also set out minimum guidelines for heading in youth football .
In England , Northern Ireland and Scotland the guidance is now that children should avoid heading the ball in training under the age of 11 .
This follows studies which have shown an increased risk of neurodegenerative disease among footballers compared to the general population , although no link between that risk and heading the ball has yet been established .
Bobby Barnes , the deputy chief executive of the Professional Footballers ' Union , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of UEFA 's control , ethics and disciplinary body ( CEDB ) which judges on matters of racism .
Neil Doncaster , the chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League , has also been appointed to the CEDB .
UEFA also approved the qualifying format for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar .
There will be five groups of six and five groups of five , with the 10 group winners qualifying for the finals .
The 10 group runners-up will go through to the play-offs along with two teams from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final three European qualifiers for the tournament .
The dates for these matches have not yet been set .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

The transfer registration period in a number of European countries, including England, has not yet opened because of the delay in finishing the season due to the coronavirus pandemic
UEFA has advised that the 2020 summer transfer window should close no later than October 5.
The transfer registration period in a number of European countries, including England, has not yet opened because of the delay in finishing the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
European football's governing body has set October 6 as the deadline for the registration of players to compete in the Champions League and Europa League group phase, and has therefore recommended that the transfer window closes the day before.
A statement by UEFA on Thursday read: "The deadline for player registration for the group stage of the 2020-21 UEFA club competitions has been set to October 6, 2020.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"As a result, the UEFA executive committee called on all member associations to adopt a harmonised end date to the upcoming summer transfer window, with this date set as October 5, 2020."
On Wednesday UEFA said the intention was for the group stages of the 2020-21 Champions League and Europa League to start in week beginning October 19.
UEFA's executive committee has also approved temporary changes to its financial fair play and club licensing regulations in light of the economic challenges presented by the pandemic.
The break-even assessment of club finances for 2020 will be postponed, and looked at alongside the financial year 2021.
Image: ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) ALEXANDER HASSENSTEIN/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
The intention of the changes is to provide clubs with greater flexibility in order to meet transfer and salary obligations, quantify and account for unexpected losses of revenue and adjusting the break-even calculations for any shortfall in earnings reported this year or next.
UEFA hopes to neutralise the impact of the pandemic by averaging the combined deficit of 2020 and 2021 and by "further allowing specific Covid-19 adjustments".
UEFA also set out minimum guidelines for heading in youth football. In England, Northern Ireland and Scotland the guidance is now that children should avoid heading the ball in training under the age of 11.
This follows studies which have shown an increased risk of neurodegenerative disease among footballers compared to the general population, although no link between that risk and heading the ball has yet been established.
Image: JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Bobby Barnes, the deputy chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Union, has been appointed as the first black member of UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary body (CEDB) which judges on matters of racism.
Neil Doncaster, the chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League, has also been appointed to the CEDB.
UEFA also approved the qualifying format for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There will be five groups of six and five groups of five, with the 10 group winners qualifying for the finals.
The 10 group runners-up will go through to the play-offs along with two teams from the 2020-21 Nations League, to settle the final three European qualifiers for the tournament.
The dates for these matches have not yet been set.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Google Chrome flaw could let hackers steal your browsing history and details

A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of extensions to Google 's market-leading Chrome web browser , researchers at Awake Security told Reuters , highlighting the tech industry 's failure to protect browsers as they are used more for email , payroll and other sensitive functions .
Google said it removed more than 70 of the malicious add-ons from its official Chrome Web Store after being alerted by the researchers last month .
“ When we are alerted of extensions in the Web Store that violate our policies , we take action and use those incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and manual analyses , ” Google spokesman Scott Westover told Reuters .
Most of the free extensions purported to warn users about questionable websites or convert files from one format to another .
Instead , they siphoned off browsing history and data that provided credentials for access to internal business tools .
Based on the number of downloads , it was the most far-reaching malicious Chrome store campaign to date , according to Awake co-founder and chief scientist Gary Golomb .
Google declined to discuss how the latest spyware compared with prior campaigns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or why it did not detect and remove the bad extensions on its own despite past promises to supervise offerings more closely .
It is unclear who was behind the effort to distribute the malware .
Awake said the developers supplied fake contact information when they submitted the extensions to Google .
“ Anything that gets you into somebody 's browser or email or other sensitive areas would be a target for national espionage as well as organized crime , '' said former National Security Agency engineer Ben Johnson , who founded security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The extensions were designed to avoid detection by antivirus companies or security software that evaluates the reputations of web domains , Golomb said .
If someone used the browser to surf the web on a home computer , it would connect to a series of websites and transmit information , the researchers found .
Anyone using a corporate network , which would include security services , would not transmit the sensitive information or even reach the malicious versions of the websites .
“ This shows how attackers can use extremely simple methods to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of malicious domains , '' Golomb said .
All of the domains in question , more than 15,000 linked to each other in total , were purchased from a small registrar in Israel , Galcomm , known formally as CommuniGal Communication Ltd .
Awake said Galcomm should have known what was happening .
In an email exchange , Galcomm owner Moshe Fogel told Reuters that his company had done nothing wrong .
“ Galcomm is not involved , and not in complicity with any malicious activity whatsoever , '' Fogel wrote .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we cooperate with law enforcement and security bodies to prevent as much as we can . ''
Fogel said there was no record of the inquiries Golomb said he made in April and again in May to the company 's email address for reporting abusive behavior , and he asked for a list of suspect domains .
Reuters sent him that list three times without getting a substantive response .
The Internet Corp for Assigned Names and Numbers , which oversees registrars , said it had received few complaints about Galcomm over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While deceptive extensions have been a problem for years , they are getting worse .
They initially spewed unwanted advertisements , and now are more likely to install additional malicious programs or track where users are and what they are doing for government or commercial spies .
Malicious developers have been using Google 's Chrome Store as a conduit for a long time .
After one in 10 submissions was deemed malicious , Google said in 2018 it would improve security , in part by increasing human review .
But in February , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' Duo Security uncovered a similar Chrome campaign that stole data from about 1.7 million users .
“ We do regular sweeps to find extensions using similar techniques , code and behaviors , '' Google 's Westover said , in identical language to what Google gave out after Duo 's report .

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Google said it removed more than 70 of the malicious add-ons from its official Chrome Web Store after being alerted by the researchers last month
Google Chrome flaw could let hackers steal your browsing history and login details
A newly discovered spyware effort attacked users through 32 million downloads of extensions to Google's market-leading Chrome web browser, researchers at Awake Security told Reuters, highlighting the tech industry's failure to protect browsers as they are used more for email, payroll and other sensitive functions.
Google said it removed more than 70 of the malicious add-ons from its official Chrome Web Store after being alerted by the researchers last month.
“When we are alerted of extensions in the Web Store that violate our policies, we take action and use those incidents as training material to improve our automated and manual analyses,” Google spokesman Scott Westover told Reuters.
Most of the free extensions purported to warn users about questionable websites or convert files from one format to another.
Instead, they siphoned off browsing history and data that provided credentials for access to internal business tools.
Based on the number of downloads, it was the most far-reaching malicious Chrome store campaign to date, according to Awake co-founder and chief scientist Gary Golomb.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Google declined to discuss how the latest spyware compared with prior campaigns, the breadth of the damage, or why it did not detect and remove the bad extensions on its own despite past promises to supervise offerings more closely.
It is unclear who was behind the effort to distribute the malware. Awake said the developers supplied fake contact information when they submitted the extensions to Google.
“Anything that gets you into somebody's browser or email or other sensitive areas would be a target for national espionage as well as organized crime,'' said former National Security Agency engineer Ben Johnson, who founded security companies Carbon Black and Obsidian Security.
The extensions were designed to avoid detection by antivirus companies or security software that evaluates the reputations of web domains, Golomb said.
If someone used the browser to surf the web on a home computer, it would connect to a series of websites and transmit information, the researchers found.
Anyone using a corporate network, which would include security services, would not transmit the sensitive information or even reach the malicious versions of the websites.
“This shows how attackers can use extremely simple methods to hide, in this case, thousands of malicious domains,'' Golomb said.
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All of the domains in question, more than 15,000 linked to each other in total, were purchased from a small registrar in Israel, Galcomm, known formally as CommuniGal Communication Ltd.
Awake said Galcomm should have known what was happening.
In an email exchange, Galcomm owner Moshe Fogel told Reuters that his company had done nothing wrong.
“Galcomm is not involved, and not in complicity with any malicious activity whatsoever,'' Fogel wrote.
“You can say exactly the opposite, we cooperate with law enforcement and security bodies to prevent as much as we can.''
Fogel said there was no record of the inquiries Golomb said he made in April and again in May to the company's email address for reporting abusive behavior, and he asked for a list of suspect domains.
Reuters sent him that list three times without getting a substantive response.
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The Internet Corp for Assigned Names and Numbers, which oversees registrars, said it had received few complaints about Galcomm over the years, and none about malware.
While deceptive extensions have been a problem for years, they are getting worse.
They initially spewed unwanted advertisements, and now are more likely to install additional malicious programs or track where users are and what they are doing for government or commercial spies.
Malicious developers have been using Google's Chrome Store as a conduit for a long time. After one in 10 submissions was deemed malicious, Google said in 2018 it would improve security, in part by increasing human review.
But in February, independent researcher Jamila Kaya and Cisco Systems' Duo Security uncovered a similar Chrome campaign that stole data from about 1.7 million users.
Google joined the investigation and found 500 fraudulent extensions.
“We do regular sweeps to find extensions using similar techniques, code and behaviors,'' Google's Westover said, in identical language to what Google gave out after Duo's report.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Brutal past of the Sicilian 'mafia town' that inspired The Godfather

Nestled in the foothills of Sicily ’ s countryside lies Corleone , a postcard-perfect town finally coming to terms with its brutal mafia past .
The hamlet is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets , bell towers and ornate churches with a stunning panorama of the valley below .
The small family-run bakeries and cafés hint at a pace of life quite apart from the island ’ s frenetic capital , Palermo .
Corleone ’ s name will no doubt be familiar to those who have seen it depicted on the silver screen .
Fewer , though , will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mob and its struggle against organised crime .
The sleepy town is the birthplace of some of Cosa Nostra ’ s most ruthless bosses whose fanatical commitment to violence set Sicily on a collision course with authorities in Rome over 30 years ago .
Visitors strolling around its streets will see nods to Don Vito Corleone , the fictional mafia boss who first appeared in Mario Puzo ’ s 1969 novel The Godfather .
Souvenir shops sell a T-shirt adorned with the image of Marlon Brando as the godfather , while outside , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faded poster to the Godfather II with Michael Corleone played by Al Pacino .
Another shabby bar - completely devoid of tourists - displays the movie poster on its wall in a half-hearted nod to its most famous fictional son .
It may look peaceful now , but the town was once the headquarters of the notorious Corleonesi crime family led by ‘ the boss of bosses ’ Toto Riina and his contemporary Bernardo Provenzano .
Starting off as wayward teens , the pair rose through the ranks and eventually grasped control of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of rival mafia families .
A squat man with a cruel temper , Riina ’ s psychopathic behaviour earned him the nickname ‘ The Beast ’ as he brazenly ordered bombings and shootings akin to Pablo Escobar and his narco-terrorist drugs cartel .
Riina is even alleged to have ordered his 17-year-old son to strangle a kidnapped businessman so the youngster could be admitted into the mafia ’ s shadowy ranks .
Officially , Riina ordered the killings 150 victims - but the real toll is believed by many to be much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprise that Corleone ’ s association with violence angers residents who have fought hard to shake off its grisly reputation .
Few are inclined to celebrate its mafia connections which go back well over a century .
Townspeople deeply resent the mafioso culture and blame it for systemic corruption and unemployment which has blighted the region for decades .
Local activist Linda Vetrano , who does walking tours with an anti-mafia organisation , says some businesses try to exploit the stereotype of Godfather 's brand , but adds that she “ hates ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to do it 's completely the opposite : we try to show the real face of the mafia and take away the romantic side ” , she tells the Mirror .
The mob holds sway over the region through ‘ pizzo ’ - a protection racket levied on local businesses .
The failure to pay has grave consequences including arson , vandalism and , on occasion , murder .
The mafia may be a shadow of its former self but many business owners still feel the need to pay protection money out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failing to pay up no longer comes with a certain death sentence .
Even today , impressionable youngsters join the mafia as a way of wielding influence and making money in a region that still suffers from a chronic shortage of well-paying jobs .
A crackdown on Mafia activity in the 1980s resulted in a wave of tit-for-tat assassinations orchestrated by Riina both in Sicily and on the mainland .
In May 1992 , the country was united in horror after the murder of Sicily 's chief anti-mafia prosecutor Giovanni Falcone .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of explosives were detonated as their motorcade passed on a highway just outside Palermo .
Weeks later , Falcone ’ s childhood friend and fellow magistrate Paolo Borsellino , was killed in an explosion as he made a weekly visit to his mother ’ s home under armed guard .
The pair had been responsible for numerous atrocities across the region for decades , but these two outrages against the state were the final straw .
They were eventually handed down multiple life sentences for murder - but both showed little regret for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 87-years-old when he died peacefully from natural causes in 2017 - but his lack of remorse saw him denied a church funeral by the local catholic clergy .
“ I can understand the suffering of Riina ’ s family with this loss .
But he was the head of the mafia and no sign of redemption ever came from him , ” said Don Luca Leone Provenzano , whose low-key appearance and behaviour earned him the nickname The Accountant , eventually took the reins after Riina ’ s arrest in the mid-1990s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently died behind bars after attempting to evade justice for decades .
Marilena Bagarella , who operates an anti-mafia museum in Corleone , has seen huge progress in the town as they grapple with the complicated legacy .
The museum that she operates is situated on property that was confiscated from mafia boss Riina , and his family members still live a few doors down .
Despite their uncomfortable proximity , she feels safe openly talking about the mafia and says she is trying to give a voice to the older generation who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome tourists through the town , it 's not just a simple walk .
It 's confirmation of freedom ” , she says .

EXCLUSIVE: Corleone's sleepy facade masks a terrible association with mafia violence which residents have struggled against for over a century - but that hasn't stopped some local businesses from attempting to cash in
Brutal past of the Sicilian 'mafia town' that inspired The Godfather
Nestled in the foothills of Sicily’s countryside lies Corleone, a postcard-perfect town finally coming to terms with its brutal mafia past.
Corleone is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, bell towers and ornate churches with a stunning panorama of the valley below. The small family-run bakeries and cafés hint at a pace of life quite apart from the island’s frenetic capital, Palermo.
Its name will no doubt be familiar to those who have seen it depicted on the silver screen. Fewer, though, will be aware of its real-life connections to the mob and its struggle against organised crime.
The sleepy hamlet is the birthplace of some of Cosa Nostra’s most ruthless bosses whose unwavering commitment to violence set Sicily on a collision course with authorities in Rome over 30 years ago.
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
Visitors strolling around its streets will see nods to Don Vito Corleone, the fictional mafia boss who first appeared in Mario Puzo’s 1969 novel The Godfather.
Souvenir shops sell a T-shirt adorned with the image of Marlon Brando as the godfather, while outside, a small cafe is adorned with a faded poster to the Godfather II.
Another shabby bar - completely devoid of tourists - displays the movie poster on its wall in a half-hearted nod to its most famous fictional son.
It may look peaceful now, but the town was once the headquarters of the notorious Corleonesi crime family led by ‘the boss of bosses’ Toto Riina and his contemporary Bernardo Provenzano.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Starting off as wayward teenagers, the pair rose through the ranks of organised crime and eventually grasped control of the lucrative trans-Atlantic heroin trade by butchering members of rival mafia families.
A squat man with a cruel temper, Riina’s psychopathic behaviour earned him the nickname ‘The Beast’ as he brazenly ordered bombings and shootings akin to Pablo Escobar and his narco-terrorist drugs cartel.
Officially, Riina ordered the killings of 150 people - but the real toll is believed to be significantly higher.
Riina is even alleged to have demanded his 17-year-old son strangle a kidnapped businessman in order to be initiated into the mafia’s ranks.
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
It is perhaps unsurprising that Corleone’s association with violence angers many residents who have fought hard to shake off its grisly reputation.
Few are inclined to celebrate its mafia connections which go back well over a century. Townspeople deeply resent the mafioso culture and blame it for systemic corruption and unemployment which has blighted the region for decades.
Local activist Linda Vetrano, who does walking tours with an anti-mafia organisation, says some businesses try to exploit the stereotype of Godfather's brand, adding that she “hates” its horrific legacy.
“What we try to do it's completely the opposite: we try to show the real face of the mafia and take away the romantic side”, she tells the Mirror.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
The mob holds sway over the region through ‘pizzo’ - a protection racket levied on local businesses. Failure to comply once had grave consequences, including arson, vandalism, and murder.
The mafia remains a shadow of its former self and failing to pay no longer comes with a certain death sentence, but despite the diminished threat, many business owners still feel the need to offer protection money out of fear of reprisals.
Impressionable youngsters continue to join the mafia as a way of wielding influence and making money in a region that still suffers from a chronic lack of well-paying jobs.
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
A crackdown on Mafia activity in the 1980s resulted in a wave of tit-for-tat assassinations orchestrated by Riina both in Sicily and on the mainland.
In May 1992, the country was united in horror after the murder of Sicily's chief anti-mafia prosecutor Giovanni Falcone. He and his wife were killed when 400kg of explosives were detonated as their motorcade passed on a highway just outside Palermo.
Weeks later, Falcone’s childhood friend and fellow magistrate Paolo Borsellino, was killed in an explosion as he made a weekly visit to his mother’s home under armed guard.
The pair had been responsible for numerous atrocities across the region for decades, but these two outrages against the state were the final straw.
Image: Getty) Getty)
After evading authorities until 1993, Riina was eventually given multiple life sentences during a highly-publicised trial, but showed little regret for his reign of terror.
Riina was 87-years-old when he died peacefully from natural causes in 2017 and his lack of remorse saw him denied a church funeral by the local Catholic clergy.
“I can understand the suffering of Riina’s family with this loss. But he was the head of the mafia and no sign of redemption ever came from him,” said Don Luca Leone.
Provenzano, whose low-key appearance and behaviour earned him the nickname The Accountant, eventually took the reins after Riina’s arrest in the mid-1990s, eluding capture until 2006. He too died behind bars in 2017.
Image: Supplied) Supplied)
Marilena Bagarella, who operates an anti-mafia museum in Corleone, has seen huge progress in the town as they grapple with the complicated legacy.
The museum that she operates is situated on property that was confiscated from mafia boss Riina, and his family members still live a few doors down.
Despite their uncomfortable proximity, she feels safe openly talking about the mafia and says she is trying to give a voice to the older generation who still prefer silence.
“When I welcome tourists through the town, it's not just a simple walk. It's confirmation of freedom”, she says.


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--BBC confirm third free-to-air match as Premier League fixture list updated

Manchester City 's trip to Southampton on Sunday , July 5 will be the third free-to-air Premier League match broadcasted @ @ @ @ @ Guardiola 's side head to St Mary 's for a 7pm kick-off , with the @ @ @ @ @ that will be free to watch for fans between now and July 13 .
Bournemouth @ @ @ @ @ this Saturday evening will be the first ever Premier League match that the BBC have @ @ @ @ @ vs Everton will also be shown next Wednesday , June 24 .
The other free-to-air @ @ @ @ @ Sky Sports ( via Sky Pick , Freeview channel 11 ) , BT Sport and @ @ @ @ @ League confirmed the latest batch of fixtures between July 4 and 13 on Thursday .
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The broadcaster will show their first ever Premier League match live this weekend as Bournemouth host Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening
Manchester City's trip to Southampton on Sunday, July 5 will be the third free-to-air Premier League match broadcasted by the BBC.
Pep Guardiola's side head to St Mary's for a 7pm kick-off, with the match one of 21 games that will be free to watch for fans between now and July 13.
Bournemouth's clash with Crystal Palace this Saturday evening will be the first ever Premier League match that the BBC have shown live, while Norwich vs Everton will also be shown next Wednesday, June 24.
The other free-to-air matches will be spread between Sky Sports (via Sky Pick, Freeview channel 11), BT Sport and Amazon Prime.
Image: BBC/Pete Dadds) BBC/Pete Dadds)
The Premier League confirmed the latest batch of fixtures between July 4 and 13 on Thursday.
They are as follows:
Saturday July 4
12.30pm: Norwich vs Brighton (BT Sport)
3pm: Leicester vs Crystal Palace (Sky Sports/Sky Pick)
3pm: Manchester United vs Bournemouth (BT Sport)
5.30pm: Wolves vs Arsenal (Sky Sports)
8pm: Chelsea vs Watford (Sky Sports)
Sunday July 5
12pm: Burnley vs Sheffield United (Sky Sports/Sky Pick)
2pm: Newcastle vs West Ham (Sky Sports)
4.30pm: Liverpool vs Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
7pm: Southampton vs Manchester City (BBC)
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Monday July 6
8pm: Tottenham vs Everton (Sky Sports)
Tuesday July 7
6pm: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea (Sky Sports)
6pm: Watford vs Norwich (Sky Sports/Sky Pick)
8.15pm: Arsenal vs Leicester (Sky Sports)
Wednesday July 8
6pm: Manchester City vs Newcastle (BT Sport)
6pm: Sheffield United vs Wolves (Sky Sports)
6pm: West Ham vs Burnley (BT Sport)
8.15pm: Brighton vs Liverpool (Sky Sports)
Thursday 9 July
6pm: Bournemouth vs Tottenham (Sky Sports/Sky Pick)
6pm: Everton vs Southampton (Amazon Prime Video)
8.15pm: Aston Villa vs Manchester United (Sky Sports)
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Saturday July 11
12.30pm: Norwich vs West Ham (BT Sport)
12.30pm: Watford vs Newcastle (Amazon Prime Video)
3pm: Liverpool vs Burnley (BT Sport)
5.30pm: Sheffield United vs Chelsea (Sky Sports)
8pm: Brighton vs Manchester City (Sky Sports)
Sunday July 12
12pm: Wolves vs Everton (Sky Sports/Sky Pick)
2pm: Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
4.30pm: Tottenham vs Arsenal (Sky Sports)
7pm: Bournemouth vs Leicester (Sky Sports/Sky Pick)
Monday July 13


thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Megan Barton-Hanson confesses she's 'too dirty' in thong-flashing latex outfit

Megan Barton-Hanson has made a confession to her beloved 1.7 million Instagram followers .
The former Love Island bombshell , 26 , slipped into a very racy latex outfit as she proudly flashed her thong , declaring that she 's `` too dirty '' .
The reality star got down on her knees for the very daring snap as she looked back over her shoulder while giving the camera a sultry look .
Sharing the image on Instagram , Megan wrote : `` Too dirty to clean my act up . ''
Megan 's thong is very visible in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dyed pink locks over her shoulder .
She teamed her major dominatrix look with a matching PVC bra that showed her busty cleavage and featured a corset tie on the side .
The post naturally sent fans and celebs alike complete wild , as they rushed to the comments section to shower her with compliments .
Jess Gale commented by posting a row of fire emojis , while one fan wrote : `` You are just unreal . ''
The sexy post comes just weeks after Megan reportedly dumped her millionaire flame Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married .
According to reports , Megan was 'gutted ' to discover that her flame had lied about his relationship status .
The Essex boy in fact tied the knot with his partner Charlotte just last year .
Since news of his romance with Megan surfaced , the property developer is said been taken back by his wife after she learned about the four-month affair .
But Megan seemingly brushed the drama aside and is now moving on .
In fact , she actually received a bunch of flowers from a mystery sender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even took to Instagram to show off the beautiful pink bouquet of peonies , but she did n't say who they were from .
Mirror Online has contacted Megan 's reps for further comment .
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The former Love Island bombshell, 26, slipped into a very racy latex outfit as she proudly flashed her thong, declaring that she's 'too dirty to clean my act up'
Megan Barton-Hanson confesses she's 'too dirty' in latex outfit as she flashes thong
Megan Barton-Hanson has made a confession to her beloved 1.7 million Instagram followers.
The former Love Island bombshell, 26, slipped into a very racy latex outfit as she proudly flashed her thong, declaring that she's "too dirty".
The reality star got down on her knees for the very daring snap as she looked back over her shoulder while giving the camera a sultry look.
Sharing the image on Instagram, Megan wrote: "Too dirty to clean my act up."
Megan's thong is very visible in the snap, as she flipped her freshly dyed pink locks over her shoulder.
She teamed her major dominatrix look with a matching PVC bra that showed her busty cleavage and featured a corset tie on the side.
Image: meganbartonhanson_/Instagram) meganbartonhanson_/Instagram)
The post naturally sent fans and celebs alike complete wild, as they rushed to the comments section to shower her with compliments.
Former Love Island star Hannah Elizabeth penned a simple yet effective "Wow".
While Islander Kaz Crossley left a row of cheeky emojis.
Image: Megan Barton-Hanson/Instagram) Megan Barton-Hanson/Instagram)
Jess Gale commented by posting a row of fire emojis, while one fan wrote: "You are just unreal."
The sexy post comes just weeks after Megan reportedly dumped her millionaire flame Harry Fenner after discovering that he was still married.
According to reports, Megan was 'gutted' to discover that her flame had lied about his relationship status.
Image: Megan Barton Hanson/Instagram) Megan Barton Hanson/Instagram)
The Essex boy in fact tied the knot with his partner Charlotte just last year.
Since news of his romance with Megan surfaced, the property developer is said been taken back by his wife after she learned about the four-month affair.
But Megan seemingly brushed the drama aside and is now moving on.
In fact, she actually received a bunch of flowers from a mystery sender following her turbulent love affair.
She even took to Instagram to show off the beautiful pink bouquet of peonies, but she didn't say who they were from.
Mirror Online has contacted Megan's reps for further comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-18--Alan Sugar sparks fury as he insists lockdown should end because 'he's not dead'

Lord Alan Sugar has sparked fury after suggesting the UK lockdown should be eased because 'he 's not dead ' .
The 73-year-old Apprentice boss was speaking to Jeremy Vine about his thoughts on the pandemic , and implied Boris Johnson is being 'too cautious ' over the UK lockdown .
During the interview , he also claimed that no-one he knew had caught anything , which led Sugar to believe that the worst of the pandemic is over .
Speaking via video call , the television star suggested that the UK should follow in the footsteps of the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to business .
His interview has sparked outrage on social media , and comes at the same time that some areas of the United States have reported a surge in cases .
“ Look I ’ m not a doctor and I don ’ t want to be giving medical advice and all that stuff , '' he begins during the interview .
`` The only thing I can say is that I have been here in Florida for six months and so I have lived through the crisis , the shortage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the no body wear available , the hospital beds being full up , blah blah blah , blah blah blah .
He continued : `` And I have now seen the transition of restaurants opening , tennis courts for example opening , golf clubs opening , restaurants opening 50 percent capacity , shops have been open all of the time quite honestly , and this has been going on now for six weeks , and so I just logically say , well , hold on six weeks , we ’ ve come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then explained that no-one he knew had caught the virus and this could be a 'clue ' that the peak is over .
He continued : `` Who 's dead ?
I 'm not .
I 'm still alive .
My wife thank God is still alive .
So 's everybody else I know .
No one else has caught anything .
`` So , I suppose it is a bit of a clue there that says that maybe we have reached a peak .
And maybe it ’ s time for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or indeed France that have opened up or indeed Spain .
`` I think Prime Minister Johnson unfortunately had a problem himself and I think he ’ s being a little bit too cautious if you ask me , just slightly.
” The statement has caused frustration online as viewers questioned his authority over the medical crisis .
`` Why is Alan Sugar being asked these questions in the first place ?
He has no expertise to offer on how to manage a public health crisis , '' wrote one Twitter follower .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ connection between Sugar not knowing coronavirus victims and the impact the virus has had on the working class and people of colour .
`` What a surprise , lord alan sugar does n't know anyone counted in the death toll , in which the working class and people of colour ( and those who fall into both ) are shamefully over-represented , '' they wrote .
Another furious fan wrote : `` Revolting , stupid , pointless f*****g waste of space .
What a c**t. What a c**t. '' '' He thinks it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus is over because he and his wife are still alive ?
Absolutely what even the f**k is he on about .
Oh well I didn ’ t die so there probably wasnt even a virus anyway ha ha ha .
Logically lord alan sugar is a f*****g idiot , '' added a fourth .
Another identified that there might be an economic interest behind the message : `` Alan Sugar has a lot to loose if people don ’ t return to work in offices as he owns swaths of office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been living in Florida for the duration of the pandemic .
Just yesterday it was reported by Reuters that the Florida state has seen a spike in cases this week - alongside five other states .
The 'record-setting ' increase in US cases comes alongside the world 's highest death toll , coming in at 116,125 US fatalities by June 17 .
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ALAN SUGAR SPARKS OUTRAGE AS HE INSISTS LOCKDOWN SHOULD BE OVER BECAUSE 'I'M NOT DEAD'
ALAN SUGAR SPARKS OUTRAGE AS HE INSISTS LOCKDOWN SHOULD BE OVER BECAUSE 'I'M NOT DEAD'
The Apprentice boss suggested that Boris Johnson was being 'too cautious' and implied that the UK lockdown should end
Alan Sugar sparks outrage as he insists lockdown should lift because 'I'm not dead'
Lord Alan Sugar has sparked fury after suggesting the UK lockdown should be eased because 'he's not dead'.
The 73-year-old Apprentice boss was speaking to Jeremy Vine about his thoughts on the pandemic, and implied Boris Johnson is being 'too cautious' over the UK lockdown.
During the interview, he also claimed that no-one he knew had caught anything, which led Sugar to believe that the worst of the pandemic is over.
Speaking via video call, the television star suggested that the UK should follow in the footsteps of the United States and France, and open back up to business.
His interview has sparked outrage on social media, and comes at the same time that some areas of the United States have reported a surge in cases.
“Look I’m not a doctor and I don’t want to be giving medical advice and all that stuff," he begins during the interview.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"The only thing I can say is that I have been here in Florida for six months and so I have lived through the crisis, the shortage of ventilators, the no masks available, the no body wear available, the hospital beds being full up, blah blah blah, blah blah blah.
He continued: "And I have now seen the transition of restaurants opening, tennis courts for example opening, golf clubs opening, restaurants opening 50 percent capacity, shops have been open all of the time quite honestly, and this has been going on now for six weeks, and so I just logically say, well, hold on six weeks, we’ve come out of this so-called lockdown…"
Alan then explained that no-one he knew had caught the virus and this could be a 'clue' that the peak is over.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
He continued: "Who's dead? I'm not. I'm still alive. My wife thank God is still alive. So's everybody else I know. No one else has caught anything.
"So, I suppose it is a bit of a clue there that says that maybe we have reached a peak. And maybe it’s time for us to follow the example of America, or indeed France that have opened up or indeed Spain.
"I think Prime Minister Johnson unfortunately had a problem himself and I think he’s being a little bit too cautious if you ask me, just slightly.”
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The statement has caused frustration online as viewers questioned his authority over the medical crisis.
"Why is Alan Sugar being asked these questions in the first place? He has no expertise to offer on how to manage a public health crisis," wrote one Twitter follower.
Another Twitter user appeared to draw a connection between Sugar not knowing coronavirus victims and the impact the virus has had on the working class and people of colour.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"What a surprise, lord alan sugar doesn't know anyone counted in the death toll, in which the working class and people of colour (and those who fall into both) are shamefully over-represented," they wrote.
Another furious fan wrote: "Revolting, stupid, pointless f*****g waste of space. What a c**t. What a c**t."
"He thinks it’s a ‘clue’ that the virus is over because he and his wife are still alive? Absolutely what even the f**k is he on about. Oh well I didn’t die so there probably wasnt even a virus anyway ha ha ha. Logically lord alan sugar is a f*****g idiot," added a fourth.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Another identified that there might be an economic interest behind the message: "Alan Sugar has a lot to loose if people don’t return to work in offices as he owns swaths of office property throughout London!"
Alan is has been living in Florida for the duration of the pandemic.
Just yesterday it was reported by Reuters that the Florida state has seen a spike in cases this week - alongside five other states.
The 'record-setting' increase in US cases comes alongside the world's highest death toll, coming in at 116,125 US fatalities by June 17.
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