thedailymirror--2020-10-16--UK coronavirus hospital death toll up by 98 in biggest Friday jump since June

The UK 's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 98 - the highest jump on a Friday since early June - as much of the country braces for tougher lockdown restrictions .
England reported 82 new fatalities , Scotland had nine , Wales recorded five and Northern Ireland had two to bring the hospital count to 35,730 .
It is biggest increase on a Friday since 142 deaths were announced four months ago on June 5 .
By comparison , the death tolls on recent Fridays were 64 on October 9 , 55 on October 2 , 36 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and nine on September 11 .
The lowest increase announced on a Friday was five on August 21 , while the highest was 953 , which was set on April 10 when the UK was going through the first peak of its outbreak .
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The death tolls announced this week were 98 on Friday , 108 on Thursday , 97 on Wednesday , 101 on Tuesday and 43 on Monday , which was lower due to a lag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , NHS England announced 82 deaths , bringing the total number of fatalities in hospitals in England to 30,825 .
The victims were aged between 35 and 97 years old , and all but eight ( aged between 49 and 94 ) had known underlying health conditions .
The North West reported the most deaths ( 39 ) , followed by North East & Yorkshire ( 21 ) , the Midlands ( 13 ) , East ( five ) and London ( four ) .
There were no fatalities reported in both the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is set to enter a Tier 3 ( very high ) lockdown , which carries the toughest restrictions , from Saturday , as London , most of Essex and York move into Tier 2 ( high ) .
Leaders in Liverpool City Region , the first area to go into a Tier 3 lockdown , branded the new system a `` shambles '' due to inconsistencies .
Number 10 , meanwhile , said the Prime Minister was not currently looking at imposing a so-called `` circuit-breaker '' national lockdown .
Scotland has recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past 24 hours , Nicola Sturgeon has announced .
This takes the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - to 2,594 .
Speaking during the Scottish Government 's daily briefing , the First Minister said 1,196 people have tested positive in the past 24 hours .
This is 16.9 % of newly-tested individuals , down from 17.6 % on Thursday .
She said 45,232 people have now tested positive for the virus , up from 44,036 the day before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in Greater Glasgow and Clyde , 309 in Lanarkshire , 161 in Lothian , and 104 in Ayrshire and Arran .
There are 629 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus , up by 27 in 24 hours .
Of these patients , 58 were in intensive care , up by six .
Ms Sturgeon said a new tiered lockdown system in Scotland will `` strengthen our resilience to live with this virus '' when it replaces temporary measures due to end on October 25 .
In Wales , the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were 979 new cases - a daily record - taking the total to 34,0005 .
First Minister Mark Drakeford said the Welsh Government will be meeting over the weekend to discuss a circuit-breaker lockdown and announce any decisions on Monday .
Wales ' ban on visitors entering from coronavirus hotspots elsewhere in the UK comes into effect on Friday .
There were two additional deaths in Northern Ireland , where a four-week circuit breaker lockdown comes into effect on Friday .
The toll now stands at 608 .
It also set a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Its total is now 25,177 .
Meanwhile , the reproduction number , or R value , of coronavirus transmission across the UK still remains above 1 .
Data released on Friday by the Government Office for Science and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) shows the estimate for R for the whole of the UK is between 1.3 and 1.5 .
Last week , the R number was between 1.2 and 1.5 .
R represents the average number of people each Covid-19 positive person goes on to infect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an outbreak can grow exponentially .
An R number between 1.3 and 1.5 means that on average every 10 people infected will infect between 13 and 15 other people .

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The UK's Covid-19 death toll increased by 82 in England, nine in Scotland, five in Wales and two in Northern Ireland amid further talk of short circuit breaker national lockdowns
UK coronavirus hospital death toll up by 98 in biggest Friday jump since June
The UK's coronavirus hospital death toll has increased by 98 - the highest jump on a Friday since early June - as much of the country braces for tougher lockdown restrictions.
England reported 82 new fatalities, Scotland had nine, Wales recorded five and Northern Ireland had two to bring the hospital count to 35,730.
It is biggest increase on a Friday since 142 deaths were announced four months ago on June 5.
By comparison, the death tolls on recent Fridays were 64 on October 9, 55 on October 2, 36 on September 25, 18 on September 18 and nine on September 11.
The lowest increase announced on a Friday was five on August 21, while the highest was 953, which was set on April 10 when the UK was going through the first peak of its outbreak.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email your story to webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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The death tolls announced this week were 98 on Friday, 108 on Thursday, 97 on Wednesday, 101 on Tuesday and 43 on Monday, which was lower due to a lag in reporting weekend fatalities.
On Friday, NHS England announced 82 deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities in hospitals in England to 30,825.
The victims were aged between 35 and 97 years old, and all but eight (aged between 49 and 94) had known underlying health conditions.
The North West reported the most deaths (39), followed by North East & Yorkshire (21), the Midlands (13), East (five) and London (four). There were no fatalities reported in both the South East and South West.
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Lancashire is set to enter a Tier 3 (very high) lockdown, which carries the toughest restrictions, from Saturday, as London, most of Essex and York move into Tier 2 (high).
Leaders in Liverpool City Region, the first area to go into a Tier 3 lockdown, branded the new system a "shambles" due to inconsistencies.
Number 10, meanwhile, said the Prime Minister was not currently looking at imposing a so-called "circuit-breaker" national lockdown.
Scotland has recorded nine deaths of coronavirus patients in the past 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
This takes the death toll under this measure - of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - to 2,594.
Speaking during the Scottish Government's daily briefing, the First Minister said 1,196 people have tested positive in the past 24 hours.
This is 16.9% of newly-tested individuals, down from 17.6% on Thursday.
She said 45,232 people have now tested positive for the virus, up from 44,036 the day before.
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Of the new cases, 416 are in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, 309 in Lanarkshire, 161 in Lothian, and 104 in Ayrshire and Arran.
There are 629 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus, up by 27 in 24 hours.
Of these patients, 58 were in intensive care, up by six.
Ms Sturgeon said a new tiered lockdown system in Scotland will "strengthen our resilience to live with this virus" when it replaces temporary measures due to end on October 25.
In Wales, the death toll increased by five to 1,703 and there were 979 new cases - a daily record - taking the total to 34,0005.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said the Welsh Government will be meeting over the weekend to discuss a circuit-breaker lockdown and announce any decisions on Monday.
Wales' ban on visitors entering from coronavirus hotspots elsewhere in the UK comes into effect on Friday.
There were two additional deaths in Northern Ireland, where a four-week circuit breaker lockdown comes into effect on Friday. The toll now stands at 608.
It also set a new daily record with 1,299 confirmed cases. Its total is now 25,177.
Meanwhile, the reproduction number, or R value, of coronavirus transmission across the UK still remains above 1.
Data released on Friday by the Government Office for Science and the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) shows the estimate for R for the whole of the UK is between 1.3 and 1.5.
Last week, the R number was between 1.2 and 1.5.
R represents the average number of people each Covid-19 positive person goes on to infect.
When the figure is above 1, an outbreak can grow exponentially.
An R number between 1.3 and 1.5 means that on average every 10 people infected will infect between 13 and 15 other people.


thedailymirror--2020-10-16--Home Bargains worker spills on worst customers - and how to find the best deals

A former Home Bargains employee has spilled the beans on what the job is really like - and the secrets you need to know to hunt down the best deals .
Grace Payne was employed at the popular discount store when she was 16-years-old and worked there for two years , saying she experienced shoplifters regularly trying to pinch condoms and toilet disasters .
On her first day , she was shown CCTV footage of banned customers who were regular offenders , and says she was stunned to see many of those breaking the law were `` mums , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If we spotted them we had to run to the front of the story and press a button , '' said the now 20 year old .
`` They included 'flower lady ' who always had massive flowers in her hair , a mum who would sneakily put things in her basket , and other people as well - all nicking things .
`` I did n't know what I was letting myself in for . ''
Grace told Fabulous on Saturday shifts a bell would sound to alert staff to a shoplifter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managers could be seen sprinting through the store trying to catch them as they raced out into the street .
She said the most shoplifted item was teenagers stealing condoms , but chocolate and clothes were high on the list as well .
The aspiring air stewardess said she once walked into the staff toilets to find `` poo absolutely everywhere '' , including being smeared across the walls , and suspected a customer had sneaked their way in to do it .
She also revealed she was yelled at regularly by angry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like she was put in any danger at work .
She said : `` It was cheap and people were in a rush , so you would get people really , really frustrated with you . ''
Customers would also try to bag items for free by breaking it themselves and claiming it was faulty .
Grace said even though it was a `` dramatic two years '' , she learned a lot and still shops at the store to pick up the great deals on offer .
Sharing her tips on how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said if stock has been in the store for a while , it often gets discounted if the shop decides to discontinue it , so sometimes it 's worth waiting to see if the price will be slashed to as little as a penny .
'Star buys ' , which are often discounted products , were always located at the front of the store , so make sure you do n't miss them on your way in - with newly-opened branches often offering better star buys to draw in customers .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to scratch , Grace advised talking to the manager , saying they will take you seriously and may offer a discount .
She also said the best time to shop for fresh produce is the morning when the items already on the shelves would be discounted to make way for that day 's stock .
Home Bargains has been contacted for comment .

Former Home Bargains worker Grace Payne has revealed her experiences as an employee and shared her top tips for customers to find the items they want at a discounted price
Home Bargains worker spills on worst customers - and how to find the best deals
A former Home Bargains employee has spilled the beans on what the job is really like - and the secrets you need to know to hunt down the best deals.
Grace Payne was employed at the popular discount store when she was 16-years-old and worked there for two years, saying she experienced shoplifters regularly trying to pinch condoms and toilet disasters.
On her first day, she was shown CCTV footage of banned customers who were regular offenders, and says she was stunned to see many of those breaking the law were "mums, to teens and even grannies".
"If we spotted them we had to run to the front of the story and press a button," said the now 20 year old. "They included 'flower lady' who always had massive flowers in her hair, a mum who would sneakily put things in her basket, and other people as well - all nicking things.
Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO) LIVERPOOL ECHO)
"I didn't know what I was letting myself in for."
Grace told Fabulous on Saturday shifts a bell would sound to alert staff to a shoplifter about six times a day, before managers could be seen sprinting through the store trying to catch them as they raced out into the street.
She said the most shoplifted item was teenagers stealing condoms, but chocolate and clothes were high on the list as well.
The aspiring air stewardess said she once walked into the staff toilets to find "poo absolutely everywhere", including being smeared across the walls, and suspected a customer had sneaked their way in to do it.
Image: Chronicle Live WS) Chronicle Live WS)
She also revealed she was yelled at regularly by angry customers, but added she never felt like she was put in any danger at work. She said: "It was cheap and people were in a rush, so you would get people really, really frustrated with you."
Customers would also try to bag items for free by breaking it themselves and claiming it was faulty.
Grace said even though it was a "dramatic two years", she learned a lot and still shops at the store to pick up the great deals on offer.
Sharing her tips on how to find the best bargains, she said if stock has been in the store for a while, it often gets discounted if the shop decides to discontinue it, so sometimes it's worth waiting to see if the price will be slashed to as little as a penny.
'Star buys', which are often discounted products, were always located at the front of the store, so make sure you don't miss them on your way in - with newly-opened branches often offering better star buys to draw in customers.
If you find an item that genuinely isn't up to scratch, Grace advised talking to the manager, saying they will take you seriously and may offer a discount.
She also said the best time to shop for fresh produce is the morning when the items already on the shelves would be discounted to make way for that day's stock.
Home Bargains has been contacted for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-10-16--De Bruyne blow confirmed by Guardiola as Man City star faces spell on sidelines

Kevin De Bruyne is out of Manchester City 's Premier League clash with Arsenal tomorrow .
City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed the midfield playmaker will miss Saturday 's Etihad encounter and could also be absent for a few games .
De Bruyne came off towards the end of Belgium 's 2-1 Nations League defeat to England at Wembley , after suffering from muscular discomfort .
Although the injury is not serious , City are unwilling to risk playing De Bruyne this weekend and risk him aggravating the problem and losing him for a potentially longer spell .
“ Unfortunately Kevin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ okay , ” said Guardiola .
“ I do n't think it 's much but the next games he will be out .
“ But everyone came back , they came back better than the previous time , because the previous time Joao Cancelo , Bernardo Silva and another one were injured and could n't play.
” Sergio Aguero , who has yet to play this season , after undergoing knee surgery in June , has been in full training , and could be part of the matchday squad .
“ Sergio is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Guardiola .
“ He ’ s been training for three or four days and we are happy .
I 'm happy to see him on the pitch after so long.
” City - who have taken just four points from their opening three Premier League games - begin their Champions League campaign at home to FC Porto next Wednesday .
They then face a bust week of trips to West Ham , Marseille and Sheffield United before the end of October .
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PEP GUARDIOLA HAILS JOB DONE BY FORMER MAN CITY ASSISTANT MIKEL ARTETA AT ARSENAL
PEP GUARDIOLA HAILS JOB DONE BY FORMER MAN CITY ASSISTANT MIKEL ARTETA AT ARSENAL
The Belgian star will miss this weekend's clash at home to Arsenal and is also set to sit out City's next few matches with the problem he picked up against England
Kevin De Bruyne is out of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Arsenal tomorrow.
City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed the midfield playmaker will miss Saturday's Etihad encounter and could also be absent for a few games.
De Bruyne came off towards the end of Belgium's 2-1 Nations League defeat to England at Wembley, after suffering from muscular discomfort.
Although the injury is not serious, City are unwilling to risk playing De Bruyne this weekend and risk him aggravating the problem and losing him for a potentially longer spell.
“Unfortunately Kevin is out, but the rest are okay,” said Guardiola. “I don't think it's much but the next games he will be out.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
“But everyone came back, they came back better than the previous time, because the previous time Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva and another one were injured and couldn't play.”
Sergio Aguero, who has yet to play this season, after undergoing knee surgery in June, has been in full training, and could be part of the matchday squad.
“Sergio is training well and we're happy,” said Guardiola. “He’s been training for three or four days and we are happy. I'm happy to see him on the pitch after so long.”
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
City - who have taken just four points from their opening three Premier League games - begin their Champions League campaign at home to FC Porto next Wednesday.
They then face a bust week of trips to West Ham, Marseille and Sheffield United before the end of October.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-16--Incredible pictures show filthy house left unclean for years transformed

A house that had n't been cleaned for years has had an incredible transformation thanks to a cleaning service provider .
The home in Dalton , Cumbria , had not been touched for a `` good few years '' because the elderly occupant was unable to get help in cleaning it .
Dramatic pictures showed the house covered in dirt , grime and mould , and the owner hoarded two skips worth full of items .
But up stepped Emma-lea Dalton and her team at My Kind of Clean , who completed the the remarkable makeover .
Spending 50 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with cleaning equipment and dressed white overalls , made the house look as good as new .
Emma-lea told The Mail : `` It had been lived in for a good few years like this without help for this elderly gentleman .
`` He had hoarded quite a bit of stuff as we had two skips full .
`` What a good job the team have done though .
They said it was an emotional day because they knew how this had helped change this man 's life . ''
Emma-lea said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years , but luckily a friend took him out for the day so they could complete the cleaning .
The friend came back `` absolutely speechless '' and was happy that the elderly resident could sleep in his `` nice clean bed . ''
Emma-lea said there will be others in a similar position , but added that anyone who needs help should not be embarrassed to ask .
`` I really hope that this will help people understand they should not be embarrassed by things like this and ask for help if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the My Kind of Clean Facebook page , Emma-lea said : `` BIG thank you to the team who attended this clean with me , you all worked so hard and did an amazing job !
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`` I am so proud of the team we have , you all make such a difference to people 's lives and I ca n't thank you enough !
`` So here 's a shout out to my 27 ladies , who work so so hard each and every day !
The work you do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see from the write up here !
`` Thank you for being part of my team , you are all amazing ! ''

The elderly occupant was unable to get any help cleaning the home for years, until Emma-lea Dalton and her cleaning team stepped up and completed an unbelievable transformation
A house that hadn't been cleaned for years has had an incredible transformation thanks to a cleaning service provider.
The home in Dalton, Cumbria, had not been touched for a "good few years" because the elderly occupant was unable to get help in cleaning it.
Dramatic pictures showed the house covered in dirt, grime and mould, and the owner hoarded two skips worth full of items.
But up stepped Emma-lea Dalton and her team at My Kind of Clean, who completed the the remarkable makeover.
Spending 50 hours in total, the team, armed with cleaning equipment and dressed white overalls, made the house look as good as new.
Image: My Kind of Clean) My Kind of Clean) Image: My Kind of Clean) My Kind of Clean)
Emma-lea told The Mail : "It had been lived in for a good few years like this without help for this elderly gentleman.
"He had hoarded quite a bit of stuff as we had two skips full.
"What a good job the team have done though. They said it was an emotional day because they knew how this had helped change this man's life."
Image: My Kind of Clean) My Kind of Clean) Image: My Kind of Clean) My Kind of Clean)
Emma-lea said the man had not left the house in years, but luckily a friend took him out for the day so they could complete the cleaning.
The friend came back "absolutely speechless" and was happy that the elderly resident could sleep in his "nice clean bed."
Emma-lea said there will be others in a similar position, but added that anyone who needs help should not be embarrassed to ask.
"I really hope that this will help people understand they should not be embarrassed by things like this and ask for help if needed," she said.
Image: My Kind of Clean) My Kind of Clean)
Image: My Kind of Clean) My Kind of Clean)
Posting on the My Kind of Clean Facebook page, Emma-lea said: "BIG thank you to the team who attended this clean with me, you all worked so hard and did an amazing job!.
"I am so proud of the team we have, you all make such a difference to people's lives and I can't thank you enough!
Image: My Kind of Clean) My Kind of Clean)
"So here's a shout out to my 27 ladies, who work so so hard each and every day! The work you do doesn't go unnoticed as you can see from the write up here!
"Thank you for being part of my team, you are all amazing!"


thedailymirror--2020-10-16--Best adult advent calendars for Christmas 2020

In case you were n't aware , advent calendars are n't just for the kids to enjoy .
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year , and whilst the adults are usually running about after the kids - there 's plenty of advent calendars out there solely for the adults to indulge in .
Now if you 're not into tree shaped chocolates , that 's perfectly fine too - there 's beauty treats on offer , as well as boozy calendars and even sexy options to spice up things in the bedroom .
Popular options in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Malt .
Whatever you 're preferences are , we 've rounded up the top advent calendars for adults worth considering now .
For the tea lovers out there , this advent calendar from Pukka is the perfect choice .
The box feature 24 different herbal teas to revive you this festive season , all are 100 % organically grown , as well as being suitable for vegetarians and certified kosher .
It may be chocolate treats behind the doors , but take it from us - these are ones only for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the calendar are dark chocolate bottles filled with a syrup made from some of the best spirits brands , including The Famous Grouse , Cointreau , Jim Beam and many more .
This bestselling advent calendar from Naked Marshmallow Co is back for its fourth year running and you 're in for a real treat .
Featuring 12 alternating flavours , indulge in sumptuous flavours including Fizzy Watermelon , Salted Caramel , S'mores and more .
Price : £17.50 , Naked Marshmallow Co - buy here now Popcorn , but with a twist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bags of boozy flavoured popcorn behind each door .
Each piece of popcorn is air popped and hand coated in unique flavours including Prosecco , Espresso Martini and Eggnog .
For the chocolate lovers , we did n't forget about you , do n't worry there 's a boozy treat involved too .
Enjoy a mixture of chocolates from Hotel Chocolat including their best selling cocoa slabs , truffles and even a decadent hot chocolate to enjoy in the evenings .
What 's more , there 's little bottles of cocoa-inspired festive tipples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nail your Christmas with this amazing Essie advent calendar .
Find inside 12 different Essie core and gel shades with a creamy high shine finish , as well as five nail-care products and a nail polish remover to show off your perfect Christmas manicure .
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Lovehoney Best Sex of Your Life Couple 's Sex Toy Advent Calendar Spice things up a little in the run up to Christmas - and we 're not talking about the festive candles .
Love Honey 's sell-out calendar is back and this times it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 24 doors are an assortment of toys , things to tease , tempt and even massage with .
Suddenly , staying at home in the lead up to Christmas sound like a great idea .
There 's a lot of beauty advent calendar on the market this year , but if it 's Fortnum and Mason , you know you 're in for a real treat .
With 25 doors to lead you up to Christmas , enjoy a host of nourishing skincare , make-up , haircare , bath , body and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guerlain , Sol De Janeiro and Elizabeth Scarlett .
Price : £195 , Fortnum and Mason - buy here now Indulge in 24 days of sheer luxury from Rituals .
The festive Advent calendar includes a unique selection of little luxuries as well as four special advent candles to light every week in the run up to Christmas day .
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Drinks by the Dram Case of Curiosities Advent Calendar For those that enjoy a tipple , this is a great way to try out some new flavours and find your perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Case of Curiosities calendar features a range of spirits and flavours .
From smoked vodkas and Japanese rums to whiskies and wine-based gins .
Countdown to Christmas with 24 specially selected gins presented in generous 30ml wax-sealed drams .
Enjoy incredible craft gins and top-class expressions from names known around the globe , such as Roku Gin , St. George Terroir Gin and Salcombe Gin .
Price : £84.95 , Master of Malt - buy here now If a tipple is your preference , why not check out the best gin advent calendars @ @ @ @ @ @ @

No kids allowed. These are the top advent calendar for adults to indulge in for Christmas 2020
In case you weren't aware, advent calendars aren't just for the kids to enjoy.
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and whilst the adults are usually running about after the kids - there's plenty of advent calendars out there solely for the adults to indulge in.
Now if you're not into tree shaped chocolates, that's perfectly fine too - there's beauty treats on offer, as well as boozy calendars and even sexy options to spice up things in the bedroom.
Popular options in this category come from Love Honey and Master of Malt.
Whatever you're preferences are, we've rounded up the top advent calendars for adults worth considering now.
Best adult advent calendars for Christmas 2020
For the tea lovers out there, this advent calendar from Pukka is the perfect choice.
The box feature 24 different herbal teas to revive you this festive season, all are 100% organically grown, as well as being suitable for vegetarians and certified kosher.
Price: £9.99, Lloyds Pharmacy - buy here now
It may be chocolate treats behind the doors, but take it from us - these are ones only for the adults, no kids allowed.
Inside the calendar are dark chocolate bottles filled with a syrup made from some of the best spirits brands, including The Famous Grouse, Cointreau, Jim Beam and many more.
Price: £22.59, Amazon - buy here now
Back and better than ever, he Beer Hawk ‘Beery Christmas’ Advent Calendar is packed with 24 amazing beers, brewed exclusively for the calendar, from 14 countries across the globe.
This year, Beer Hawk is giving you the chance to travel every day throughout Advent to visit 28 of the best breweries in the world, with some knock-out collaborations any beer lover will enjoy in the run up to Christmas.
Price: £85, Beer Hawk - buy here now
Popcorn, but with a twist. Enjoy 24 days filled with 24 bags of boozy flavoured popcorn behind each door.
Each piece of popcorn is air popped and hand coated in unique flavours including Prosecco, Espresso Martini and Eggnog.
Price: £24.99, Amazon - buy here now
For the chocolate lovers, we didn't forget about you, don't worry there's a boozy treat involved too.
Enjoy a mixture of chocolates from Hotel Chocolat including their best selling cocoa slabs, truffles and even a decadent hot chocolate to enjoy in the evenings.
What's more, there's little bottles of cocoa-inspired festive tipples are hidden amongst the sweet treats too.
Price: £68, Hotel Chocolat - buy here now
Nail your Christmas with this amazing Essie advent calendar.
Find inside 12 different Essie core and gel shades with a creamy high shine finish, as well as five nail-care products and a nail polish remover to show off your perfect Christmas manicure.
Price: £48, Ocado - buy here now
Spice things up a little in the run up to Christmas - and we're not talking about the festive candles.
Love Honey's sell-out calendar is back and this times it's sexier than ever.
Included behind the 24 doors are an assortment of toys, things to tease, tempt and even massage with. Suddenly, staying at home in the lead up to Christmas sound like a great idea.
Price: £100, Love Honey - buy here now
There's a lot of beauty advent calendar on the market this year, but if it's Fortnum and Mason, you know you're in for a real treat.
With 25 doors to lead you up to Christmas, enjoy a host of nourishing skincare, make-up, haircare, bath, body and wellness treats. It includes favourites from Guerlain, Sol De Janeiro and Elizabeth Scarlett.
Price: £195, Fortnum and Mason - buy here now
Indulge in 24 days of sheer luxury from Rituals.
The festive Advent calendar includes a unique selection of little luxuries as well as four special advent candles to light every week in the run up to Christmas day.
Price: £59.90, Rituals - buy here now
For those that enjoy a tipple, this is a great way to try out some new flavours and find your perfect matches.
Drinks By The Dram's Case of Curiosities calendar features a range of spirits and flavours. From smoked vodkas and Japanese rums to whiskies and wine-based gins.
Price: £103.95, 31 Dover - buy here now
Countdown to Christmas with 24 specially selected gins presented in generous 30ml wax-sealed drams.
Enjoy incredible craft gins and top-class expressions from names known around the globe, such as Roku Gin, St. George Terroir Gin and Salcombe Gin.
Price: £84.95, Master of Malt - buy here now
Siren Craft Brew has announced its first ever advent calendar just in time for Christmas.
This festive box of surprises consists of a lucky dip of 24 of the brand’s most enticing and indulgent concoctions, giving you a perfect month of beer. Tis the season to be jolly after all.
Price: £90, Siren Craft Brew - buy here now
This bestselling advent calendar from Naked Marshmallow Co is back for its fourth year running and you're in for a real treat.
Featuring 12 alternating flavours, indulge in sumptuous flavours including Fizzy Watermelon, Salted Caramel, S'mores and more.
Price: £17.50, Naked Marshmallow Co - buy here now
If a tipple is your preference, why not check out the best gin advent calendars and the best beer advent calendars.


thedailymirror--2020-10-16--Top Gear slapped with 119 Ofcom complaints as viewers slam 'dangerous driving'

BBC 's Top Gear has received 119 Ofcom complaints as viewers fumed about 'dangerous driving and offensive language ' in the show .
The popular series , hosted by Paddy McGuinness , Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris , faced a slew of complaints following the first episode of season 29 .
In the show , the presenters were tasked with testing three company cars in Paddy 's home town of Bolton .
At one point , the cheeky presenters even joked about weeing in a potty as they were forced to remain in the cars for 24 hours without getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trio then raced around an empty multi-story car park and chatted among themselves via a radio .
After Paddy , Freddie and Chris returned to the TopGear studios , the group joked about their challenge before arguing over which car was the best .
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Before finishing the show , they also teased that they would be facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a subsequent episode .
The BBC is said to have received 119 Ofcom complaints for `` dangerous driving/offensive language or humour , '' according to The Sun .
A representative for Top Gear has been contacted by MirrorOnline for comment .
The new series comes months after Paddy McGuinness lost control of a £250,000 Lamborghini and was sent veering off the road .
According to the comedian , the Diablo model supercar 'did n't like torrential rain ' and he was forced to finish the race in a hire car .
At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to social media to reveal he was going to have a 'good old cry ' .
He wrote : `` It ’ s been a mad old day on Top Gear today , you might have seen that I had a bit of a shunt .
`` I finally got to drive one of my fantasy childhood cars - the Lamborghini Diablo - but it turns out 30-year-old supercars don ’ t like torrential rain , who ’ d have thought ?
He added : `` If you ’ ve ever owned a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ll know just as well as me , oh my God , she can be a cruel mistress , she can be a cruel mistress that one .
`` I ’ m going to have a cup of tea , a paracetamol and a good old cry . ''
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Top Gear hit by 119 complaints to the BBC over dangerous driving
Top Gear hit by 119 complaints to the BBC over dangerous driving
Top Gear has reportedly received 119 Ofcom complaints after the new season returned to television screens at the beginning of October. The complaints were in relation to 'dangerous driving'
BBC's Top Gear has received 119 Ofcom complaints as viewers fumed about 'dangerous driving and offensive language' in the show.
The popular series, hosted by Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris, faced a slew of complaints following the first episode of season 29.
In the show, the presenters were tasked with testing three company cars in Paddy's home town of Bolton.
At one point, the cheeky presenters even joked about weeing in a potty as they were forced to remain in the cars for 24 hours without getting out.
In another scene, the trio then raced around an empty multi-story car park and chatted among themselves via a radio.
After Paddy, Freddie and Chris returned to the TopGear studios, the group joked about their challenge before arguing over which car was the best.
Image: BBC) BBC)
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Chris also noted that Paddy was disqualified for leaving his car, while Freddie actually crashed his vehicle.
Before finishing the show, they also teased that they would be facing the dangerous 'Wall of Death' in a subsequent episode.
The BBC is said to have received 119 Ofcom complaints for "dangerous driving/offensive language or humour," according to The Sun.
Image: BBC) BBC)
A representative for Top Gear has been contacted by MirrorOnline for comment.
The new series comes months after Paddy McGuinness lost control of a £250,000 Lamborghini and was sent veering off the road.
According to the comedian, the Diablo model supercar 'didn't like torrential rain' and he was forced to finish the race in a hire car.
Image: BBC) BBC)
At the time of the incident, Paddy took to social media to reveal he was going to have a 'good old cry'.
He wrote: "It’s been a mad old day on Top Gear today, you might have seen that I had a bit of a shunt.
"I finally got to drive one of my fantasy childhood cars - the Lamborghini Diablo - but it turns out 30-year-old supercars don’t like torrential rain, who’d have thought?
He added: "If you’ve ever owned a Diablo or you’ve driven one you’ll know just as well as me, oh my God, she can be a cruel mistress, she can be a cruel mistress that one.
"I’m going to have a cup of tea, a paracetamol and a good old cry."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-16--Arsenal slammed by Saint-Etienne boss Claude Puel for William Saliba treatment

Saint-Etienne manager Claude Puel has questioned why Arsenal signed William Saliba only to leave him out of their squad for the Europa League .
Teenage centre-back Saliba joined the Gunners in July 2019 for £27million and was immediately loaned back to Saint-Etienne for the season to continue his progression .
But he made just 17 appearances across all competitions due to a major foot injury and the curtailment of the Ligue 1 season in April .
Saliba has since been linked with another loan exit from Arsenal despite being tipped to play a major role this season after being handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move to Rennes and a return to Saint-Etienne fell through , while Gunners boss Mikel Arteta ruled out a move to Championship duo Brentford and Watford .
Puel has been left confused by Arsenal 's treatment of Saliba and blasted the club over their refusal to let the player return on loan .
He told L'Equipe : `` It was short-term [ thinking ] , even for the kids .
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`` A superb player like William , to whom I wish the best , has not even made it to Arsenal ’ s Europa League squad .
Where is the logic , if not financial ?
The former Southampton and Leicester boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ desire to join us .
`` The club are a bit like family and friends [ to him ] .
His adaptation would have been instant .
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`` This would have happened if all the conditions had met .
It had to remain consistent with our finances and his contract , particularly for the management . ''
Saliba featured in Arsenal 's pre-season victory over MK Dons but his route into the first team is uncertain after Arteta identified a number of concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Gunners travel to Manchester City for Saturday 's 5:30pm kick-off as they look to build on their positive start to the season .
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19-year-old centre-back Saliba is still waiting for his Gunners debut and was recently handed another blow as he was left out of the squad for the Europa League
Saint-Etienne manager Claude Puel has questioned why Arsenal signed William Saliba only to leave him out of their squad for the Europa League.
Teenage centre-back Saliba joined the Gunners in July 2019 for £27million and was immediately loaned back to Saint-Etienne for the season to continue his progression.
But he made just 17 appearances across all competitions due to a major foot injury and the curtailment of the Ligue 1 season in April.
Saliba has since been linked with another loan exit from Arsenal despite being tipped to play a major role this season after being handed the No. 4 shirt.
Image: PA) PA)
A move to Rennes and a return to Saint-Etienne fell through, while Gunners boss Mikel Arteta ruled out a move to Championship duo Brentford and Watford.
Puel has been left confused by Arsenal's treatment of Saliba and blasted the club over their refusal to let the player return on loan.
He told L'Equipe : "It was short-term [thinking], even for the kids.
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"A superb player like William, to whom I wish the best, has not even made it to Arsenal’s Europa League squad. Where is the logic, if not financial?
The former Southampton and Leicester boss added: "He had a great desire to join us.
"The club are a bit like family and friends [to him]. His adaptation would have been instant.
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"This would have happened if all the conditions had met. It had to remain consistent with our finances and his contract, particularly for the management."
Saliba featured in Arsenal's pre-season victory over MK Dons but his route into the first team is uncertain after Arteta identified a number of concerns over his defensive ability.
Meanwhile, the Gunners travel to Manchester City for Saturday's 5:30pm kick-off as they look to build on their positive start to the season.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-16--New London lockdown rules cost restaurant £25K in a day after 500 cancellations

A London restaurateur claims the government 's new Tier 2 restrictions have already cost his business £25,000 - and it 's not even started yet .
Andy Jones , owner of Jones & Sons in Dalston , said 540 people have cancelled their Saturday bookings as a result of a new ban on households mixing indoors .
Jones said the lost bookings , which included brunch and dinner , amount to around £25,000 in revenue .
`` It ’ s ludicrous… this ( lockdown ) is the worst outcome for hospitality possible , '' he told the Press Association .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ no support and no one will come to the restaurant… consumer confidence is shot to f****** pieces as it is , now this bull**** .
Jones said this year he has lost over £600,000 in revenue due to Covid-19 restrictions , but still has a £110,000 annual rent bill to pay .
The owner , who has been operating the restaurant for eight years , said he feels hospitality has been made `` the scapegoat '' for coronavirus transmissions .
`` They are barking up the wrong tree , we clean the restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it costs me a fortune , '' he said .
`` This bull**** hands , face , space thing… we follow and now we are being persecuted further .
`` We ’ ve been thrown under the bus by the Government and they are n't giving us the means to operate successfully to get from under it . ''
Jones said he is not eligible for a Government grant as his rateable value is high , but believes “ this needs to be addressed immediately '' .
`` The furlough scheme was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not businesses , '' he added .
`` I also own an events space , don ’ t get me started on that industry .
It 's gone , a complete f****** disaster . ''
Get the latest money advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email New Tier 2 lockdown restrictions will begin in the capital on at midnight on Friday , in a move that will affect millions of residents and thousands of workers .
Under it , households will be banned from mixing indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dine outside .
However , pubs , restaurants and bars fear they will suffer as people cancel amid colder temperatures .
UK Hospitality , the trade body for the sector , said 250,000 jobs are at risk as a result of the restrictions .
That 's because restaurant workers in Tier 2 areas wo n't qualify for emergency furlough support if their employer has to close due to lack of business .
Unveiling his two new schemes , Chancellor Rishi Sunak said part time workers will have their wages subsidised from November 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to claim relief to pay their staff wages .
However , this only applies to businesses that are forced to close - such as nightclubs as well as pubs in Tier 3 areas that are not serving food .
Liverpool is the only region currently under Tier 3 restrictions , which include the closure of pubs and bars unless they can operate as restaurants .

New Tier 2 restrictions will come into force in the capital at midnight on Friday, October 16, when residents will be banned from meeting six other households indoors
A London restaurateur claims the government's new Tier 2 restrictions have already cost his business £25,000 - and it's not even started yet.
Andy Jones, owner of Jones & Sons in Dalston, said 540 people have cancelled their Saturday bookings as a result of a new ban on households mixing indoors.
Jones said the lost bookings, which included brunch and dinner, amount to around £25,000 in revenue.
"It’s ludicrous… this (lockdown) is the worst outcome for hospitality possible," he told the Press Association.
"By doing this there will be no support and no one will come to the restaurant… consumer confidence is shot to f****** pieces as it is, now this bull****.
Jones said this year he has lost over £600,000 in revenue due to Covid-19 restrictions, but still has a £110,000 annual rent bill to pay.
The owner, who has been operating the restaurant for eight years, said he feels hospitality has been made "the scapegoat" for coronavirus transmissions.
Image: Jones & Sons) Jones & Sons)
"They are barking up the wrong tree, we clean the restaurant everyday, it's 4,000 square feet, it costs me a fortune," he said.
"This bull**** hands, face, space thing… we follow and now we are being persecuted further.
"We’ve been thrown under the bus by the Government and they aren't giving us the means to operate successfully to get from under it."
Jones said he is not eligible for a Government grant as his rateable value is high, but believes “this needs to be addressed immediately".
"The furlough scheme was great but it was for workers, not businesses," he added.
"I also own an events space, don’t get me started on that industry. It's gone, a complete f****** disaster."
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New Tier 2 lockdown restrictions will begin in the capital on at midnight on Friday, in a move that will affect millions of residents and thousands of workers.
Under it, households will be banned from mixing indoors, although you will be able to dine outside.
However, pubs, restaurants and bars fear they will suffer as people cancel amid colder temperatures.
UK Hospitality, the trade body for the sector, said 250,000 jobs are at risk as a result of the restrictions.
That's because restaurant workers in Tier 2 areas won't qualify for emergency furlough support if their employer has to close due to lack of business.
Unveiling his two new schemes, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said part time workers will have their wages subsidised from November 1, while those in lockdown areas will be able to claim relief to pay their staff wages.
However, this only applies to businesses that are forced to close - such as nightclubs as well as pubs in Tier 3 areas that are not serving food.
Liverpool is the only region currently under Tier 3 restrictions, which include the closure of pubs and bars unless they can operate as restaurants.


thedailymirror--2020-10-17--Harry Maguire and Alex Telles included in Man Utd squad vs Newcastle

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has included Harry Maguire and Alex Telles in his travelling squad to face Newcastle on Saturday .
The Red Devils get back underway after the international break with a tough trip to St James ’ Park .
United will be looking to put the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham firmly behind them by picking up all three points at Newcastle .
And Solskjaer has given the squad a boost by including two players who were a doubt - Maguire and Telles - according to the MEN .
Club captain Maguire picked up a knock before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s defeat to Denmark on Wednesday .
But the centre-back is believed to have recovered well after a night to forget at Wembley , meaning he makes the squad .
Meanwhile , Telles featured in both of Brazil ’ s World Cup qualification matches over the break , shortly after making the move to United .
The 27-year-old only reported to United 's Carrington training base on Thursday , but has also been included in the travelling party and could make his debut .
Edinson Cavani did not make the squad as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from outside of an elite sporting bubble .
The selected squad of players flew to Newcastle from the private terminal at Manchester Airport on Friday afternoon .
Solskjaer gave Maguire his backing recently following the United skipper ’ s nightmares against Tottenham and Denmark .
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`` You 're in the highlights all the time and when Harry is part of the England team that beats number one ranked Belgium it 's just a normal day and you get the headlines when you get a sending off , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football for you .
There are so many ups and downs , have to deal with it individually and as a group .
`` Harry has got great resilience , I know he 'll bounce back , I know he wants to play and work his way out of the last couple of games he 's been criticised .
He picked up a knock just before he came off .
I 'm just hopeful he 'll be fit .
We had a look at him yesterday and will give him a test today @ @

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Harry Maguire has endured a slump in form after being sent off for England during the international break to follow his Tottenham horror show, while Alex Telles only arrived at Manchester United on transfer deadline day
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has included Harry Maguire and Alex Telles in his travelling squad to face Newcastle on Saturday.
The Red Devils get back underway after the international break with a tough trip to St James’ Park.
United will be looking to put the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham firmly behind them by picking up all three points at Newcastle.
And Solskjaer has given the squad a boost by including two players who were a doubt - Maguire and Telles - according to the MEN.
Club captain Maguire picked up a knock before he was sent off during England’s defeat to Denmark on Wednesday.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But the centre-back is believed to have recovered well after a night to forget at Wembley, meaning he makes the squad.
Meanwhile, Telles featured in both of Brazil’s World Cup qualification matches over the break, shortly after making the move to United.
The 27-year-old only reported to United's Carrington training base on Thursday, but has also been included in the travelling party and could make his debut.
Image: 2020 Manchester United FC) 2020 Manchester United FC)
Edinson Cavani did not make the squad as he is still self-isolating after arriving from Paris from outside of an elite sporting bubble.
The selected squad of players flew to Newcastle from the private terminal at Manchester Airport on Friday afternoon.
Solskjaer gave Maguire his backing recently following the United skipper’s nightmares against Tottenham and Denmark.
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"You're in the highlights all the time and when Harry is part of the England team that beats number one ranked Belgium it's just a normal day and you get the headlines when you get a sending off," Solskjaer said. "That's football for you. There are so many ups and downs, have to deal with it individually and as a group.
"Harry has got great resilience, I know he'll bounce back, I know he wants to play and work his way out of the last couple of games he's been criticised. He picked up a knock just before he came off. I'm just hopeful he'll be fit. We had a look at him yesterday and will give him a test today."


thedailymirror--2020-10-17--Trump jokes he might leave US if he loses election - as he trails in the polls

Donald Trump joked he would need to leave the country if he loses the presidential election against Joe Biden - just as he continues to trail in polls .
The US president made the comments during a rally in Georgia as he tried to fire up supporters despite Democrat candidate Joe Biden maintaining a double digit lead with weeks to go .
The Republican president was 11 points behind Biden in a major poll on Thursday while another survey showed Trump three points behind Biden in battleground Florida .
However polls in 2016 were notoriously wrong when they predicted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The two men are focusing their campaigns on the closely-fought states that are expected to determine the winner of the November 3 election .
With 18 days to go , a record 23 million Americans have already voted in the fiercely contested and bitter campaign .
Trump addressed crowds at Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon , Georgia , on Friday evening as he continues his campaign trail after a hiatus to fight his coronavirus infection .
`` Running against the worst candidate in the history of American politics puts pressure on me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you imagine if I lose ?
My whole life , what am I going to do ?
`` I ’ m going to say , I lost to the worst candidate in the history of politics .
I ’ m not going to feel so good .
Maybe I ’ ll have to leave the country , I don ’ t know . ''
In a lengthy speech Trump went on to falsely claim America `` is doing better than Europe '' when it comes to coronavirus , despite nearly 8 million cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US .
Both are the worst figures on the planet , and although the US 'only ' ranks 11th on death rate per 100,000 people that 's still higher than the UK , Italy and France .
`` We won Macon Georgia , we ’ re going to win it again , '' he told a crowd that had many wearing face masks but a lack of social distancing .
`` Eighteen days from now we ’ re going to win the state of Georgia , we ’ re going to win four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the democrat socialists will kill your jobs and dismantle the police .
`` This election is a choice between a Trump recovery and a Biden depression . ''
Aside from the polls , Trump and the Republican National Committee are trailing the Democrats in terms of fundraising too .
The $ 247.8m ( £192m ) in September is well behind the $ 383m ( £296.5m ) pumped into the Biden campaign .
Biden completed his campaign day with an evening get-out-the-vote rally in Detroit , where he criticized Trump for his actions while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump is president , the more reckless he gets , '' he said .
Biden has also repeatedly criticised Trump for refusing to embrace wearing a mask , as he is seldom seen wearing one even after contracting the disease himself .
`` How many times you see him make fun of Biden wearing a mask ? ''
the Democrat said .
`` Because he refuses to practice social distancing he puts his supporters in such jeopardy . ''

During a rally in Georgia, the US president branded rival Joe Biden "the worst in history" despite a number polls putting the Democrat in a double digit lead
Donald Trump jokes he might leave US if he loses election - as he trails in the polls
Donald Trump joked he would need to leave the country if he loses the presidential election against Joe Biden - just as he continues to trail in polls.
The US president made the comments during a rally in Georgia as he tried to fire up supporters despite Democrat candidate Joe Biden maintaining a double digit lead with weeks to go.
The Republican president was 11 points behind Biden in a major poll on Thursday while another survey showed Trump three points behind Biden in battleground Florida.
However polls in 2016 were notoriously wrong when they predicted a Hillary Clinton victory that never came.
The two men are focusing their campaigns on the closely-fought states that are expected to determine the winner
of the November 3 election.
With 18 days to go, a record 23 million Americans have already voted in the fiercely contested and bitter campaign.
Image: ERIK S LESSER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) ERIK S LESSER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Trump addressed crowds at Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon, Georgia, on Friday evening as he continues his campaign trail after a hiatus to fight his coronavirus infection.
"Running against the worst candidate in the history of American politics puts pressure on me,” Trump said.
"Could you imagine if I lose? My whole life, what am I going to do?
"I’m going to say, I lost to the worst candidate in the history of politics. I’m not going to feel so good. Maybe I’ll have to leave the country, I don’t know."
In a lengthy speech Trump went on to falsely claim America "is doing better than Europe" when it comes to coronavirus, despite nearly 8 million cases and more than 217,000 dead in the US.
Both are the worst figures on the planet, and although the US 'only' ranks 11th on death rate per 100,000 people that's still higher than the UK, Italy and France.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"We won Macon Georgia, we’re going to win it again," he told a crowd that had many wearing face masks but a lack of social distancing.
"Eighteen days from now we’re going to win the state of Georgia, we’re going to win four more years.
"Joe Biden and the democrat socialists will kill your jobs and dismantle the police.
"This election is a choice between a Trump recovery and a Biden depression."
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Aside from the polls, Trump and the Republican National Committee are trailing the Democrats in terms of fundraising too.
The $247.8m (£192m)in September is well behind the $383m (£296.5m) pumped into the Biden campaign.
Biden completed his campaign day with an evening get-out-the-vote rally in Detroit, where he criticized Trump for
his actions while sick with COVID-19.
"The longer Donald Trump is president, the more reckless he gets," he said.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Biden has also repeatedly criticised Trump for refusing to embrace wearing a mask, as he is seldom seen wearing one even after contracting the disease himself.
"How many times you see him make fun of Biden wearing a mask?" the Democrat said. "Because he refuses to practice social distancing he puts his supporters in such jeopardy."


thedailymirror--2020-10-17--Strictly's First Look images show how stars and contestants will keep far apart

Strictly Come Dancing will look dramatically different for the 2020 season as first look images show contestants , judges and hosts all social distancing for the new episodes .
Strictly ’ s highly anticipated return begins tonight with the first episode of the eighteenth season of the long-running BBC show .
The launch episode will show celebrity contestants paired with their dance professional partners – while viewers will get the first look at how the new Covid compliant set will work .
The squabbling judges – Craig Revel Horwood , Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse – will be far apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own podiums for the new season .
Fans fearing that Bruno Tonioli may be absent from the entries season due to his commitments on sister version , Dancing With The Stars in the USA , will be relieved to know he is still taking part .
Back in August it was revealed the 64-year-old Italian charmer explained her would `` be involved remotely '' during the results shows on Sundays .
While he is also aiming to be back “ towards the end of the series ” once he has wrapped up his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Traditionally , Bruno would fly between the two versions when they air simultaneously in the UK and USA , but the ongoing pandemic ruled out that option .
While limited guests positioned behind the judges will be seen sporting face coverings and sat at tables with limited numbers .
The professional dancers – who have been isolating together at a hotel near Strictly ’ s North London studios – will be seen dating together while star performers Joel Correy and MNEK perform .
It seems that music guests will be given more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – with musicians and backing singers positioned further away from each other than normal .
While show hosts , Tess Daly and Claudia Winkelman will return to front the series – while keeping a safe distance from the contestants , the judges , and each other .
A thrilling collection of famous faces have signed up to star on Strictly for the 2020 season .
Comedian Bill Bailey , actress Caroline Quentin , radio host Clara Amfo , CBBC presenter and singer HRVY , and former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith are among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing , American athlete Jason Bell , Invictus Games star JJ Chalmers , EastEnders star Maisie Smith , The Wanted singer Max George and Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh will also compete .
While Olympic boxing legend Nicola Adams will make history as the first same-sex contestant – set to be paired with a female dance professional .
Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight on BBC One at 7:50pm .

STRICTLY STARS GIVE GLIMPSE OF BACKSTAGE RESTRICTIONS AS THEY PREPARE FOR LAUNCH
STRICTLY STARS GIVE GLIMPSE OF BACKSTAGE RESTRICTIONS AS THEY PREPARE FOR LAUNCH
The eighteenth season of Strictly Come Dancing is finally here with the 2020 launch episode - with everything looking familiar, yet different, as the show returns amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Strictly's First Look images show how stars and contestants will keep far apart
Strictly Come Dancing will look dramatically different for the 2020 season as first look images show contestants, judges and hosts all social distancing for the new episodes.
Strictly’s highly anticipated return begins tonight with the first episode of the eighteenth season of the long-running BBC show.
The launch episode will show celebrity contestants paired with their dance professional partners – while viewers will get the first look at how the new Covid compliant set will work.
The squabbling judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse – will be far apart from each other and isolated on their own podiums for the new season.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
Fans fearing that Bruno Tonioli may be absent from the entries season due to his commitments on sister version, Dancing With The Stars in the USA, will be relieved to know he is still taking part.
Back in August it was revealed the 64-year-old Italian charmer explained her would "be involved remotely" during the results shows on Sundays.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy) Image: PA) PA)
While he is also aiming to be back “towards the end of the series” once he has wrapped up his judging role on Dancing With The Stars.
Traditionally, Bruno would fly between the two versions when they air simultaneously in the UK and USA, but the ongoing pandemic ruled out that option.
While limited guests positioned behind the judges will be seen sporting face coverings and sat at tables with limited numbers.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy) Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
The professional dancers – who have been isolating together at a hotel near Strictly’s North London studios – will be seen dating together while star performers Joel Correy and MNEK perform.
It seems that music guests will be given more space to preform on the new series – with musicians and backing singers positioned further away from each other than normal.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy) Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
While show hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkelman will return to front the series – while keeping a safe distance from the contestants, the judges, and each other.
A thrilling collection of famous faces have signed up to star on Strictly for the 2020 season.
Comedian Bill Bailey, actress Caroline Quentin, radio host Clara Amfo, CBBC presenter and singer HRVY, and former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith are among the contestants hoping to win the glitterball trophy.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy) Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing, American athlete Jason Bell, Invictus Games star JJ Chalmers, EastEnders star Maisie Smith, The Wanted singer Max George and Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh will also compete.
While Olympic boxing legend Nicola Adams will make history as the first same-sex contestant – set to be paired with a female dance professional.
Strictly Come Dancing returns tonight on BBC One at 7:50pm.


thedailymirror--2020-10-17--Family of seven's lockdown in one bed flat with 'prison cell' yard 'was murder'

A family of seven have been living in a one-bedroom flat with a garden like a `` prison cell '' during lockdown .
Sarah Wheddon , her partner Chris Hill and five kids have been sleeping in the small privately rented property for more than six months .
The ground floor flat in Grangetown , Cardiff , has a bedroom , a sitting room , a small bathroom and a kitchen .
The four older children sleep in the sitting room , with 15-year-old Ashanti and her 12-year-old sister on the sofas , the six-year-old on a foot rest and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Chris sleep in the main double bed , with Chris 's two-year-old daughter in a cot nearby .
`` It 's been hell , it 's not fair on the kids at all , '' the 29-year-old told BBC News .
`` It put a lot of strain on the family . ''
Sarah , a former hairdresser , described lockdown as `` murder '' with everyone `` on top of each other '' .
The lack of sleep caused by the tight confines has affected their schoolwork and personalities , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all together when mechanic Chris 's eldest daughter Ashanti moved in shortly after Sarah became a mum for the first time .
His three other children followed on later , just before lockdown .
Ashanti has found the situation stressful and claustrophobic , particularly as she focuses on her GCSEs .
Because the family do not have enough seats to sit on someone has to eat on the floor .
Escape outside comes in the form of a small concrete back yard which they share with other flats and which Sarah likened to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was largely out of bounds this summer due to a wasp 's nest .
While the family have escaped Covid-19 so far , their cramped living conditions mean there 's no way they could distance from each other if someone became ill .
Even though they have had some help from Shelter Cymru , their chances of moving into somewhere bigger are not looking overwhelming .
Sarah has had to stop working because she suffers from fibromyalgia , meaning Chris is the sole source of income .
As much as the family 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the scale , many people are struggling in poor quality homes , according to Shelter Cymru .
A survey carried out by the charity found that 63,000 children across Wales had no access to a private or communal garden between March and June .
Only 42 % said they could self-isolate properly in their homes and 114,000 kids did not have access to a computer or a broadband connection .
Cardiff council said there more than 7,740 applicants were on the waiting list for council houses and housing association homes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` significant housing '' need due to overcrowded accommodation , medical needs or homelessness .
Meanwhile the council plans to build 2,000 new council homes , 1,000 of which will be completed by 2022 .

Sarah Wheddon, her partner Chris Hill and five kids have been sleeping in the small privately rented property for more than six months. She said everyone is 'on top of each other'
Family of seven's lockdown in one bed flat with 'prison cell' yard 'was murder'
A family of seven have been living in a one-bedroom flat with a garden like a "prison cell" during lockdown.
Sarah Wheddon, her partner Chris Hill and five kids have been sleeping in the small privately rented property for more than six months.
The ground floor flat in Grangetown, Cardiff, has a bedroom, a sitting room, a small bathroom and a kitchen.
The four older children sleep in the sitting room, with 15-year-old Ashanti and her 12-year-old sister on the sofas, the six-year-old on a foot rest and the nine-year-old on the floor.
Sarah and Chris sleep in the main double bed, with Chris's two-year-old daughter in a cot nearby.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"It's been hell, it's not fair on the kids at all," the 29-year-old told BBC News. "It put a lot of strain on the family."
Sarah, a former hairdresser, described lockdown as "murder" with everyone "on top of each other".
The lack of sleep caused by the tight confines has affected their schoolwork and personalities, she added.
The family came to live all together when mechanic Chris's eldest daughter Ashanti moved in shortly after Sarah became a mum for the first time.
Image: BBC) BBC)
His three other children followed on later, just before lockdown.
Ashanti has found the situation stressful and claustrophobic, particularly as she focuses on her GCSEs.
Because the family do not have enough seats to sit on someone has to eat on the floor.
Escape outside comes in the form of a small concrete back yard which they share with other flats and which Sarah likened to a "prison cell".
It was largely out of bounds this summer due to a wasp's nest.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
While the family have escaped Covid-19 so far, their cramped living conditions mean there's no way they could distance from each other if someone became ill.
Even though they have had some help from Shelter Cymru, their chances of moving into somewhere bigger are not looking overwhelming.
Sarah has had to stop working because she suffers from fibromyalgia, meaning Chris is the sole source of income.
As much as the family's difficult living situation is at the extreme end of the scale, many people are struggling in poor quality homes, according to Shelter Cymru.
A survey carried out by the charity found that 63,000 children across Wales had no access to a private or communal garden between March and June.
Only 42% said they could self-isolate properly in their homes and 114,000 kids did not have access to a computer or a broadband connection.
Cardiff council said there more than 7,740 applicants were on the waiting list for council houses and housing association homes.
Of those, 4,700 people were in "significant housing" need due to overcrowded accommodation, medical needs or homelessness.
Meanwhile the council plans to build 2,000 new council homes, 1,000 of which will be completed by 2022.


thedailymirror--2020-10-17--Furious restaurant owner slams 'malicious' no shows for bottomless brunch

A restaurant owner has hit out at `` malicious '' would-be customers made a booking for bottomless brunch but failed to show up after giving faking details .
Danny Bolger published a video filmed inside The Brunch Club in Duke Street , Liverpool , sharing his disappointment .
He said someone booked all the tables in the restaurant but gave fake details and eventually nobody showed up , leaving the venue completely empty .
Mr Bolger slammed the `` malicious '' idea and said he was `` gutted '' on behalf of his staff at a time when the restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make enough money to pay their wages , the Liverpool Echo reports .
The incident happened at a time when restaurants need to follow very strict measures and can only serve individual households because Liverpool is under Tier 3 lockdown restrictions .
In the clip , published on The Brunch Club 's Facebook page , Mr Bolger said : `` Some malicious brain-dead person out there booked our whole entire restaurant out under numerous different names , different emails , different numbers to spitefully serve us up an empty restaurant for our event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep our head above water and keep our staff employed .
`` Under any circumstances an action like this would be disgusting and just downright despicable , but given the current situation the whole entire country finds itself in , this is outrageous , how someone can do this .
`` I 'm gutted , deeply , deeply gutted and I 'm not gutted because we missed out on a few thousand pounds coming through the doors , I 'm gutted because [ of ] our staff .
`` We fight every single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we change our offers when restrictions come in , we do everything we possibly can to keep our customers coming in and feeling safe within our venue and we 're doing it so our staff stay employed .
`` Currently , that 's our only intention .
Our only objective is to make sure that our staff have a job to come to .
We fight every single day for this . ''
Addressing the person who took the `` vindictive action '' , Mr Bolger said : `` Really take a look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question what is it that you 're trying to prove ? ''
The restaurant owner urged diners to always let restaurants or any other venue know if they can not make it anymore .
He said : `` To anyone else who is watching this if you 've made a booking for a restaurant or an establishment and you do n't manage to get there or make it , as we all do - there 's been times we 've all not made a booking - could you please ring up the venue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 'll mean a hell of a lot to us .
`` We need your help more than ever right now so let 's all stick together and try to get through this .
Thank you . ''
Many people commented the post , sharing their sympathy towards the restaurant and their disappointment at the person who made the fake bookings .
One person commented : `` Why you not take a deposit to cover costs ?
Such an evil thing to do but now nowadays take a deposit ! ''
Another wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its knees and now more than ever we need to be supporting each other .
Vile individuals with far too much time on their hands .
I am so sorry to you and your staff . ''
One more added : `` Literally unbelievable that someone would do that .
Feel for you and your staff .
Takes a sad , pathetic person to put that much effort in for such an awful act . ''
It comes as the Mayor of Liverpool revealed his brother is in intensive care with Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent the spread of the virus .
Joe Anderson said on Twitter that his eldest brother was in a `` very serious condition '' in hospital in the city , the first area to face the toughest local lockdown restrictions in England after being placed on a `` very high '' alert level .
Mr Anderson tweeted on Friday night : `` 10 mins ago my sister-in-law a Nursing Sister has told me my eldest brother her husband has got Covid-19 he is in the Royal LivHospitals in the ICU in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool City Region , additional measures to `` baseline guidance '' include not permitting the opening of casinos , betting shops , adult gaming centres , indoor gyms , fitness and dance studios and sports facilities .
There is an exemption for organised indoor team sports for disabled people and under-18s activities .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Julia Rampen, Chiara Fiorillo)

Danny Bolger, owner of The Brunch Club in Liverpool, said someone booked all the tables in the restaurant but gave fake details and nobody showed up, leaving the venue empty
A restaurant owner has hit out at "malicious" would-be customers made a booking for bottomless brunch but failed to show up after giving faking details.
Danny Bolger published a video filmed inside The Brunch Club in Duke Street, Liverpool, sharing his disappointment.
He said someone booked all the tables in the restaurant but gave fake details and eventually nobody showed up, leaving the venue completely empty.
Mr Bolger slammed the "malicious" idea and said he was "gutted" on behalf of his staff at a time when the restaurant's "only intention" was to make enough money to pay their wages, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The incident happened at a time when restaurants need to follow very strict measures and can only serve individual households because Liverpool is under Tier 3 lockdown restrictions.
In the clip, published on The Brunch Club's Facebook page, Mr Bolger said: "Some malicious brain-dead person out there booked our whole entire restaurant out under numerous different names, different emails, different numbers to spitefully serve us up an empty restaurant for our event that we are just putting on to keep our head above water and keep our staff employed.
"Under any circumstances an action like this would be disgusting and just downright despicable, but given the current situation the whole entire country finds itself in, this is outrageous, how someone can do this.
"I'm gutted, deeply, deeply gutted and I'm not gutted because we missed out on a few thousand pounds coming through the doors, I'm gutted because [of] our staff.
"We fight every single day to keep our staff employed, we change our offers when restrictions come in, we do everything we possibly can to keep our customers coming in and feeling safe within our venue and we're doing it so our staff stay employed.
"Currently, that's our only intention. Our only objective is to make sure that our staff have a job to come to. We fight every single day for this."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Addressing the person who took the "vindictive action", Mr Bolger said: "Really take a look at yourself and really ask yourself the question what is it that you're trying to prove?"
The restaurant owner urged diners to always let restaurants or any other venue know if they cannot make it anymore.
He said: "To anyone else who is watching this if you've made a booking for a restaurant or an establishment and you don't manage to get there or make it, as we all do - there's been times we've all not made a booking - could you please ring up the venue or reschedule through the booking engine? It'll mean a hell of a lot to us.
"We need your help more than ever right now so let's all stick together and try to get through this. Thank you."
Many people commented the post, sharing their sympathy towards the restaurant and their disappointment at the person who made the fake bookings.
One person commented: "Why you not take a deposit to cover costs? Such an evil thing to do but now nowadays take a deposit!"
Another wrote: "Wow! This city is on its knees and now more than ever we need to be supporting each other. Vile individuals with far too much time on their hands. I am so sorry to you and your staff."
One more added: "Literally unbelievable that someone would do that. Feel for you and your staff. Takes a sad, pathetic person to put that much effort in for such an awful act."
It comes as the Mayor of Liverpool revealed his brother is in intensive care with Covid-19 and urged people to follow the rules to prevent the spread of the virus.
Joe Anderson said on Twitter that his eldest brother was in a "very serious condition" in hospital in the city, the first area to face the toughest local lockdown restrictions in England after being placed on a "very high" alert level.
Mr Anderson tweeted on Friday night: "10 mins ago my sister-in-law a Nursing Sister has told me my eldest brother her husband has got Covid-19 he is in the Royal LivHospitals in the ICU in a very serious condition."
In the Liverpool City Region, additional measures to "baseline guidance" include not permitting the opening of casinos, betting shops, adult gaming centres, indoor gyms, fitness and dance studios and sports facilities.
There is an exemption for organised indoor team sports for disabled people and under-18s activities.


thedailymirror--2020-10-17--Jimmy Carr opens up about extensive surgery he has endured to look younger

Jimmy Carr has opened up about going under the knife to get a new hairline and undergoing injections to smooth his wrinkled skin .
The 48-year-old comedian and game show host stunned fans earlier this year when he debuted a new head of hair during an appearance on Peter Crouch : Save Our Summer .
And now the star has revealed he also loves an occasional Botox injection to stop the ravages of ageing – while explained he also had word done on his teeth to change his appearance .
Jimmy has been on screens since the turn of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his attempts to turn back the clock on his looks .
Speaking on Just For Laughs , the star confessed to enjoying : “ a bit of Botox here and there , nothing too alarming.
” He went on to declare : “ I ’ ve had a lot of work done .
I got my teeth knocked out and put back in .
And then I had a hair transplant in the lockdown , which I didn ’ t particularly need , but what else are you going to do in lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indulgences , he said : “ I was seeing a guy , getting a bit of Botox , and I was chatting to him and he said , ‘ Oh I do Simon Cowell , ’ and I went , ‘ Yeah I think I better leave ’ .
‘ What have you done .
.
.
he looks like a melted candle ’ .
” In the same chat , Jimmy opened up about losing his virginity at the age of 26 .
He said : “ Really late .
I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s like talking about someone you remember from school .
“ You go , ‘ Oh yeah they were some weird decisions .
What was I thinking ?
’ “ I wasn ’ t beating them off with a s***y stick .
I was awkward before I found comedy .
It feels like finding comedy was self-affirming.
” Back in June , Jimmy caused a stir when he appeared on Peter Crouch : Save Our Summer while sporting thicker hair .
He explained his decision to go under the knife at the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was my hair was socially distancing from my forehead and I ’ d had enough of it .
“ I shaved my head and what they do is take hairs from the back of your head and they put them on the front .
`` Basically I had enough hair , it was just in the wrong place .
It was a bit of redistribution .
”

The 48-year-old comedian is looking younger and fresher after indulging in a bit of Botox, shelling out for a new hairline, and getting work done on his showbiz teeth
Jimmy Carr opens up about extensive surgery he has endured to look younger
Jimmy Carr has opened up about going under the knife to get a new hairline and undergoing injections to smooth his wrinkled skin.
The 48-year-old comedian and game show host stunned fans earlier this year when he debuted a new head of hair during an appearance on Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer.
And now the star has revealed he also loves an occasional Botox injection to stop the ravages of ageing – while explained he also had word done on his teeth to change his appearance.
Jimmy has been on screens since the turn of the century, but is refreshingly honest about his attempts to turn back the clock on his looks.
Image: BBC/Fulwell 73) BBC/Fulwell 73)
Speaking on Just For Laughs, the star confessed to enjoying: “a bit of Botox here and there, nothing too alarming.”
He went on to declare: “I’ve had a lot of work done. I got my teeth knocked out and put back in. And then I had a hair transplant in the lockdown, which I didn’t particularly need, but what else are you going to do in lockdown?”
Opening up about his Botox indulgences, he said: “I was seeing a guy, getting a bit of Botox, and I was chatting to him and he said, ‘Oh I do Simon Cowell,’ and I went, ‘Yeah I think I better leave’. ‘What have you done . . . he looks like a melted candle’.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In the same chat, Jimmy opened up about losing his virginity at the age of 26.
He said: “Really late. I was quite religious growing up. It’s like talking about someone you remember from school.
“You go, ‘Oh yeah they were some weird decisions. What was I thinking?’ “I wasn’t beating them off with a s***y stick. I was awkward before I found comedy. It feels like finding comedy was self-affirming.”
Back in June, Jimmy caused a stir when he appeared on Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer while sporting thicker hair.
He explained his decision to go under the knife at the time, saying: “So what happened was my hair was socially distancing from my forehead and I’d had enough of it.
“I shaved my head and what they do is take hairs from the back of your head and they put them on the front.
"Basically I had enough hair, it was just in the wrong place. It was a bit of redistribution.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-17--Killer who decapitated teacher in Paris 'posted horror pic of victim's remains'

A killer who decapitated a teacher in France posted an horrific photo of the victim before he was shot dead by police , according to reports .
The suspect stabbed the middle school history teacher to death in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine , a residential suburb north-west of Paris on Friday afternoon in a brutal terror attack .
The 47-year-old teacher was killed near the school , where earlier this month he had shown his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad , French officials said on Friday .
Showing or creating cartoons of Prophet Muhammad is considered blasphemous by Muslims and has previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France , when extremists targeted the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo .
Police shot the suspect , believed to be an 18-year-old born in Moscow , dead just a few miles from the scene of the stabbing .
He was heard shouting ‘ Allahu Akbar ’ – Arabic for God is the Greatest – before posting the gruesome image on social media , it 's claimed , along with a threat in French to those who `` insult '' the prophet Muhammad .
The account has since been suspended .
After the attack on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the nearby town of Eragny-sur-Oise , around two miles away , where he refused to surrender , while waving a kitchen knife in the air .
`` The body of the decapitated man was found at around 5.30 in the afternoon , '' said an investigating source .
`` When police arrived , the person responsible was still present and threatened them with his weapons . ''
`` He was waving his weapon by this time and further threatened officers , '' said the source .
`` This is when he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shots were heard . ''
Anti-terrorist prosecutors immediately began investigating the incident and linked it with radical Islamism .
French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters at the scene of the attack : `` One of our fellow citizens was assassinated today because he was teaching , he was teaching pupils about freedom of expression .
`` Our compatriot was flagrantly attacked , was the victim of an Islamist terrorist attack .
`` They wo n't win .
We will act .
Firmly , And quickly .
You can count on my determination .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ media as Samuel P , had enraged parents by displaying cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to pupils at his school .
Formal complaints had been made about him , including by one parent who published a video expressing his anger .
A Twitter thread posted on October 9 contained a video of a man who said his Muslim daughter was one of the pupils in the class , and that she was shocked and upset by the teacher 's actions .
The man in the video urged Twitter users to complain to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his post .
Nordine Chaouadi told Reuters he was the father of a 13-year-old pupil who attended the civics class given by the teacher , whom parents gathered outside the college referred to as Mr Paty .
The teacher had asked pupils who were Muslim to raise their hands and invited them to leave , advising them he would be showing a caricature of Mohammad that might cause offence , said Chaouadi .
`` He did it to protect the children , not to shock them , '' added Chaouadi .
A source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had recently given a lesson to his students on freedom of expression and had shown the caricatures of Muhammad . ''
The attack comes after two journalists were stabbed outside the former offices of Charlie Hebdo last month .
The magazine was first targeted in 2015 , when 12 staff members were murdered after publishing cartoons mocking the Prophet Muhammad .
The magazine , which now operates from a secret location , had re-published the cartoons sparking renewed criticism .
At the time staff said it did so to assert its right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would not be cowed into silence by violent attacks .
That stance was backed by many prominent French politicians and public figures .
Reacting to Friday 's attack outside the school , Charlie Hebdo wrote on its Twitter account : `` Intolerance has crossed a new threshold and does not seem to give ground to anything in imposing its terror on our country . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Peter Allen, Chiara Fiorillo)

A 47-year-old history teacher in Paris who had shown pupils a Charlie Hebdo caricature of the Muslim prophet was murdered in a brutal terror attack
A killer who decapitated a teacher in France posted an horrific photo of the victim before he was shot dead by police, according to reports.
The suspect stabbed the middle school history teacher to death in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, a residential suburb north-west of Paris on Friday afternoon in a brutal terror attack.
The 47-year-old teacher was killed near the school, where earlier this month he had shown his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, French officials said on Friday.
Showing or creating cartoons of Prophet Muhammad is considered blasphemous by Muslims and has previously been the cause of terrorist attacks in France, when extremists targeted the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.
Police shot the suspect, believed to be an 18-year-old born in Moscow, dead just a few miles from the scene of the stabbing.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He was heard shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ – Arabic for God is the Greatest – before posting the gruesome image on social media, it's claimed, along with a threat in French to those who "insult" the prophet Muhammad.
The account has since been suspended.
After the attack on the history teacher, the killer fled to the nearby town of Eragny-sur-Oise, around two miles away, where he refused to surrender, while waving a kitchen knife in the air.
"The body of the decapitated man was found at around 5.30 in the afternoon," said an investigating source.
"When police arrived, the person responsible was still present and threatened them with his weapons."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"He was waving his weapon by this time and further threatened officers," said the source.
"This is when he was shot dead by police. Around ten shots were heard."
Anti-terrorist prosecutors immediately began investigating the incident and linked it with radical Islamism.
French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters at the scene of the attack: "One of our fellow citizens was assassinated today because he was teaching, he was teaching pupils about freedom of expression.
"Our compatriot was flagrantly attacked, was the victim of an Islamist terrorist attack.
"They won't win. We will act. Firmly, And quickly. You can count on my determination."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The teacher, identified by French media as Samuel P, had enraged parents by displaying cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to pupils at his school.
Formal complaints had been made about him, including by one parent who published a video expressing his anger.
A Twitter thread posted on October 9 contained a video of a man who said his Muslim daughter was one of the pupils in the class, and that she was shocked and upset by the teacher's actions.
The man in the video urged Twitter users to complain to the authorities and get the teacher removed from his post.
Nordine Chaouadi told Reuters he was the father of a 13-year-old pupil who attended the civics class given by the teacher, whom parents gathered outside the college referred to as Mr Paty.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The teacher had asked pupils who were Muslim to raise their hands and invited them to leave, advising them he would be showing a caricature of Mohammad that might cause offence, said Chaouadi.
"He did it to protect the children, not to shock them," added Chaouadi.
A source told Le Parisien: "The victim had recently given a lesson to his students on freedom of expression and had shown the caricatures of Muhammad."
The attack comes after two journalists were stabbed outside the former offices of Charlie Hebdo last month.
The magazine was first targeted in 2015, when 12 staff members were murdered after publishing cartoons mocking the Prophet Muhammad.
The magazine, which now operates from a secret location, had re-published the cartoons sparking renewed criticism.
At the time staff said it did so to assert its right to freedom of expression, and to show it would not be cowed into silence by violent attacks.
That stance was backed by many prominent French politicians and public figures.
Reacting to Friday's attack outside the school, Charlie Hebdo wrote on its Twitter account: "Intolerance has crossed a new threshold and does not seem to give ground to anything in imposing its terror on our country."