thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Blind student wins Universal Credit legal fight that could help '30,000 people'

A disabled student has defeated the government in the High Court after she was barred from claiming Universal Credit .
Sidra Kauser ’ s legal victory may now help up to 30,000 other people stranded by the same benefits loophole , her lawyers say .
The 22-year-old from Halifax , who is mostly blind , had to switch from disability benefit ESA to Universal Credit when she moved accommodation last year .
Unlike most students , those who have “ limited capability for work ” are able to claim Universal Credit .
But in a bizarre Catch-22 situation , Sidra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit-for-work test - because she is a full-time student .
That meant she couldn ’ t be labelled as “ limited capability ” and couldn ’ t get UC - even though she was eligible for it .
The High Court has now quashed the decision of the Department for Work and Pensions and said Sidra should be assessed for UC .
A top judge found the DWP breached its own Universal Credit regulations dating back to 2013 .
The DWP has also been ordered to pay her £12,000 in legal fees .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I decided to take a stand and pursue my claim for judicial review .
“ Hopefully other students will benefit from the court ruling.
” The student ’ s lawyer Lucy Cadd , of Leigh Day , encouraged up to 30,000 other students in the same situation to contact the DWP and ask afresh for Universal Credit .
Lawyers also “ hope ” the DWP will choose to review all those past cases on their own initiative .
But only those who were refused a fit-for-work test before August 5 this year can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawyers say .
That is because , since Sidra launched her legal challenge , the DWP has changed the law to close the loophole .
The lawyer said : “ It has been estimated by the charity Disability Rights UK that the Secretary of State ’ s unlawful policy , which has been in operation since 2013 , could have adversely affected 30,000 disabled students .
“ Other disabled students who were refused a work capability assessment prior to 5 August 2020 and therefore lost out on their claim for universal credit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revise her decision .
“ Although the DWP has callously changed the regulations to prevent more disabled students being entitled to a WCA , there may be scope for legal challenge to the new regulations.
” Sidra , who was studying a Masters in Psychology at University of York , was left paying for food , clothes and travel from the separate disability benefit PIP , and forced to borrow money from family .
She told the Mirror she has the progressive eye condition retinitis pigmentosa , can barely see out of one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the other .
She is also diagnosed with anxiety and depression , she said .
She said : “ It ’ s a loophole that a lot of people get stuck in .
“ You can ’ t be eligible until you have the assessment - but if you ’ re a student , you can ’ t be assessed .
It ’ s so frustrating.
” She added : “ A lot of my friends have part-time jobs and that ’ s not something that would be feasible at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxis and transport , assisted tech and it all adds up .
“ In my studies , everything takes longer .
It can take me hours to do what might take someone else half an hour.
” The DWP has been contacted for comment .

A top judge has ruled the DWP breached its own Universal Credit laws after a challenge by disabled student Sidra Kauser - in a move her lawyers believe could help thousands of others
Thousands of disabled students could get Universal Credit after one woman's legal fight
Tens of thousands of disabled students could qualify for Universal Credit after a 22-year-old defeated the government in the High Court.
Sidra Kauser won a legal victory over a bizarre loophole which blocked her and other disabled students from claiming the benefit.
Now the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it will review the case of everyone in the same situation as Sidra - a move campaigners believe could help around 30,000 people.
Sidra, who is mostly blind, had to switch from disability benefit ESA to Universal Credit when she moved accommodation last year.
Unlike most students, those who have “limited capability for work” are able to claim Universal Credit.
But in a bizarre Catch-22 situation, Sidra, from Halifax, was told she could not undergo a fit-for-work test - because she is a full-time student.
That meant she couldn’t be labelled as “limited capability” and couldn’t get UC - even though she was eligible for it.
The High Court has now quashed the decision of the Department for Work and Pensions and said Sidra should be assessed for UC.
A top judge found the DWP breached its own Universal Credit regulations dating back to 2013.
The DWP has also been ordered to pay her £12,000 in legal fees.
Sidra said: “I am glad I decided to take a stand and pursue my claim for judicial review.
“Hopefully other students will benefit from the court ruling.”
The student’s lawyer Lucy Cadd, of Leigh Day, encouraged up to 30,000 other students in the same situation to contact the DWP and ask afresh for Universal Credit.
Lawyers also “hope” the DWP will choose to review all those past cases on their own initiative.
But only those who were refused a fit-for-work test before August 5 this year can apply or have their case reviewed, lawyers say.
That is because, since Sidra launched her legal challenge, the DWP has changed the law to close the loophole.
The lawyer said: “It has been estimated by the charity Disability Rights UK that the Secretary of State’s unlawful policy, which has been in operation since 2013, could have adversely affected 30,000 disabled students.
“Other disabled students who were refused a work capability assessment prior to 5 August 2020 and therefore lost out on their claim for universal credit, should ask the Secretary of State to revise her decision.
“Although the DWP has callously changed the regulations to prevent more disabled students being entitled to a WCA, there may be scope for legal challenge to the new regulations.”
Sidra, who was studying a Masters in Psychology at University of York, was left paying for food, clothes and travel from the separate disability benefit PIP, and forced to borrow money from family.
She told the Mirror she has the progressive eye condition retinitis pigmentosa, can barely see out of one eye and cannot see at all out of the other. She is also diagnosed with anxiety and depression, she said.
She said: “It’s a loophole that a lot of people get stuck in.
“You can’t be eligible until you have the assessment - but if you’re a student, you can’t be assessed. It’s so frustrating.”
She added: “A lot of my friends have part-time jobs and that’s not something that would be feasible at all for me.
“I pay for taxis and transport, assisted tech and it all adds up.
“In my studies, everything takes longer. It can take me hours to do what might take someone else half an hour.”
A DWP spokesperson said: “After considering the outcome of the litigation, the Department will undertake a review of refused claims to Universal Credit made by disabled students prior to the implementation of the new regulations.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Popular boy, 10, dies five days after hitting head in playground tragedy

A ten-year-old boy has died after falling and hitting his head in an accident at a school playground .
Yasir Hussain passed away five days after the incident at Leigh Primary School in Washwood Heath , Birmingham .
The popular youngster was understood to have become unwell after being taken home and was rushed to hospital .
West Midlands Police tragically confirmed that the boy died in hospital on Tuesday , November 17 , some five days after the fall on Thursday , November 12 .
A preliminary police investigation has now been launched into the incident , reports BirminghamLive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a `` much-loved '' pupil who had a `` real thirst for learning '' .
She said in a statement : `` We are all so desperately sad that one of our much-loved pupils has died following a tragic accident .
`` Yasir was quietly confident , hard-working , and determined to succeed .
He had a real thirst for learning and he loved playing with his friends .
We all desperately miss him already .
`` All our thoughts are with Yasir ’ s family and friends , and we would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is respected at this terribly difficult time .
`` We are providing all support possible to our pupils to help them cope with their loss . ''
West Midlands Police officers have been investigating the incident and have been at the school interviewing staff and pupils .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` A ten-year-old boy who suffered serious head injuries after falling at school on November 12 , sadly passed away yesterday , November 17 .
`` We are continuing to work with the school to investigate the circumstances leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including flowers and cards were left at the school .
One bunch of flowers had a note which said : `` In loving memory Yassar Hussain . ''
Another tribute said : `` You have been my friend since reception but now you have gone and left us . ''
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics were not called to the school .

Yasir Hussain had become unwell after hitting his head at Leigh Primary School in Washwood Heath, Birmingham and was subsequently taken to hospital where he later died
Popular boy, 10, dies five days after hitting head in playground tragedy
A ten-year-old boy has died after falling and hitting his head in an accident at a school playground.
Yasir Hussain passed away five days after the incident at Leigh Primary School in Washwood Heath, Birmingham.
The popular youngster was understood to have become unwell after being taken home and was rushed to hospital.
West Midlands Police tragically confirmed that the boy died in hospital on Tuesday, November 17, some five days after the fall on Thursday, November 12.
A preliminary police investigation has now been launched into the incident, reports BirminghamLive.
Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live) Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
Leigh headteacher Stephanie Prince said Yasir was a "much-loved" pupil who had a "real thirst for learning".
She said in a statement: "We are all so desperately sad that one of our much-loved pupils has died following a tragic accident.
"Yasir was quietly confident, hard-working, and determined to succeed. He had a real thirst for learning and he loved playing with his friends. We all desperately miss him already.
"All our thoughts are with Yasir’s family and friends, and we would respectfully request that their and our privacy is respected at this terribly difficult time.
Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live) Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
"We are providing all support possible to our pupils to help them cope with their loss."
West Midlands Police officers have been investigating the incident and have been at the school interviewing staff and pupils.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "A ten-year-old boy who suffered serious head injuries after falling at school on November 12, sadly passed away yesterday, November 17.
"We are continuing to work with the school to investigate the circumstances leading to this tragic death."
Tributes including flowers and cards were left at the school.
One bunch of flowers had a note which said: "In loving memory Yassar Hussain."
Another tribute said: "You have been my friend since reception but now you have gone and left us."
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed paramedics were not called to the school.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Uncle admits killing niece, 16, after punching her and 'losing his temper'

A man accused of killing his `` vulnerable '' teenage niece with `` unimaginable cruelty '' has admitted killing her after `` losing his temper '' but denies murder , a court has heard .
Shane Mays , of Havant , Hampshire , has also denied defiling 16-year-old Louise Smith 's body and setting it on fire .
Mays , 30 , is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Louise , who disappeared on VE Day .
Her body was found 13 days later in woodland at Havant Thicket .
The court heard evidence on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kercher , who told how he told her `` I love you '' and gave her a kiss the last time he saw her alive .
Mays , who a court heard had 'sexual motivation ' to kill the teenager , has admitted the manslaughter of the teenager .
Louise had been living with him and his wife , Chazlynn Jayne Mays , known as CJ Mays , who was the cousin of Louise 's mother as well as the victim 's aunt .
The court has heard that Louise suffered multiple blows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was set alight , was also `` defiled '' with a stick .
James Newton-Price QC , prosecuting , told the court that DNA found on the stick was 38 million times more likely to have come from the defendant than someone else .
He added that Louise 's blood was also found on Mays ' trainers .
Mr Newton-Price said : `` Her killer lured or persuaded her to walk to a remote location where he attacked her .
`` We say you can conclude that this was an attack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The shattering of the bones and the structure of her face including the complete detachment of her jaw bone indicated multiple blows to her head . ''
He added : `` There was background evidence that Louise was unhappy in the care of Shane Mays and his wife and she , an adolescent , was drinking heavily on the night before she disappeared .
`` Louise was just 16 , she was anxious , needy , fragile and vulnerable , vulnerable to the attentions of a predatory man who was apparently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same small flat .
`` Shane Mays was the last person to see her alive , he was alone with her that afternoon . ''
Andrew Langdon QC , representing Mays , said that the defendant admitted causing Louise 's death but he had `` attacked '' her after `` losing control of his temper '' .
He told the jury : `` By his plea of manslaughter , Mr Mays accepts that on Friday 8th of May , having walked with Louise to Havant Thicket he attacked her .
`` His case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argument which resulted in his losing control of his temper .
`` He repeatedly punched her and he accepts that his attack on her would have caused or contributed to her subsequent death . ''
He added Mays did not intend to `` kill her or to cause her really serious injury '' and `` he did n't set fire to her . ''
Mr Kercher , Louise 's boyfriend , was 17 when he last saw her alive , and claims she told him she 'had enough ' of living with Mays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now 18 , said : `` On the Thursday [ the day before she disappeared ] , I said goodbye to her , told her I love her and gave her a kiss and a cuddle .
That was the last time I saw her . ''
He claims she and Mays had been flirting with each other .
He told the court : `` The way Louise was speaking about Shane , it was like he was flirting with her .
He put his arm around her , tickled her , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Shane said he feels like Louise was flirting with him .
They were both saying that both were flirting with one another but both denying it .
I brushed it aside . ''
On May 8 , Mr Kercher knew something was wrong when Louise failed to answer her phone because she was `` always on it '' .
Mr Kercher and CJ had been told by Mays that he walked her three miles to a skate part in Emsworth , but Mr Kercher found it strange because 'it was too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CJ phoned her and her phone just kept ringing , ringing and ringing .
`` She kept trying to call her but when she did n't pick up I knew something had happened and I knew I needed to get up to the skate park to see her .
`` Emsworth was too far , she did n't know anyone there .
It was unusual behaviour for Louise ...
When Shane said she went there it did n't make sense in my head .
`` Then her phone would not answer , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` She told me she had enough of the way Shane was speaking to her and the way she was being treated .
`` Louise text me that she did n't like the way Shane spoke to her ... She said he speaks to her like s*** . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ben Mitchell, Chris Kitching)

WARNING - DISTRESSING DETAILS: Shane Mays, of Havant, Hampshire, denies murdering Louise Smith, which the prosecution claims was sexually motivated, and also denies setting her body on fire
Uncle admits killing niece, 16, after punching her and 'losing his temper'
A man accused of killing his "vulnerable" teenage niece with "unimaginable cruelty" has admitted killing her after "losing his temper" but denies murder, a court has heard.
Shane Mays, of Havant, Hampshire, has also denied defiling 16-year-old Louise Smith's body and setting it on fire.
Mays, 30, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court charged with the murder of Louise, who disappeared on VE Day. Her body was found 13 days later in woodland at Havant Thicket.
The court heard evidence on Wednesday from Louise's boyfriend, Bradley Kercher, who told how he told her "I love you" and gave her a kiss the last time he saw her alive.
Image: Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
Mays, who a court heard had 'sexual motivation' to kill the teenager, has admitted the manslaughter of the teenager.
Louise had been living with him and his wife, Chazlynn Jayne Mays, known as CJ Mays, who was the cousin of Louise's mother as well as the victim's aunt.
The court has heard that Louise suffered multiple blows to her head.
Her body, which was set alight, was also "defiled" with a stick.
James Newton-Price QC, prosecuting, told the court that DNA found on the stick was 38 million times more likely to have come from the defendant than someone else.
He added that Louise's blood was also found on Mays' trainers.
Mr Newton-Price said: "Her killer lured or persuaded her to walk to a remote location where he attacked her.
Image: Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
"We say you can conclude that this was an attack of unimaginable cruelty towards a vulnerable 16-year-old girl.
"The shattering of the bones and the structure of her face including the complete detachment of her jaw bone indicated multiple blows to her head."
He added: "There was background evidence that Louise was unhappy in the care of Shane Mays and his wife and she, an adolescent, was drinking heavily on the night before she disappeared.
"Louise was just 16, she was anxious, needy, fragile and vulnerable, vulnerable to the attentions of a predatory man who was apparently flirting with her and living in the same small flat.
Image: Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
"Shane Mays was the last person to see her alive, he was alone with her that afternoon."
Andrew Langdon QC, representing Mays, said that the defendant admitted causing Louise's death but he had "attacked" her after "losing control of his temper".
He told the jury: "By his plea of manslaughter, Mr Mays accepts that on Friday 8th of May, having walked with Louise to Havant Thicket he attacked her.
"His case is he did so because of an argument which resulted in his losing control of his temper.
"He repeatedly punched her and he accepts that his attack on her would have caused or contributed to her subsequent death."
Image: Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
He added Mays did not intend to "kill her or to cause her really serious injury"and "he didn't set fire to her."
Mr Kercher, Louise's boyfriend, was 17 when he last saw her alive, and claims she told him she 'had enough' of living with Mays and CJ.
Mr Kercher, who is now 18, said: "On the Thursday [the day before she disappeared], I said goodbye to her, told her I love her and gave her a kiss and a cuddle. That was the last time I saw her."
He claims she and Mays had been flirting with each other.
He told the court: "The way Louise was speaking about Shane, it was like he was flirting with her. He put his arm around her, tickled her, pinned her down, things like that.
"Shane said he feels like Louise was flirting with him. They were both saying that both were flirting with one another but both denying it. I brushed it aside."
On May 8, Mr Kercher knew something was wrong when Louise failed to answer her phone because she was "always on it".
Mr Kercher and CJ had been told by Mays that he walked her three miles to a skate part in Emsworth, but Mr Kercher found it strange because 'it was too far'.
He added: "CJ phoned her and her phone just kept ringing, ringing and ringing.
"She kept trying to call her but when she didn't pick up I knew something had happened and I knew I needed to get up to the skate park to see her.
"Emsworth was too far, she didn't know anyone there. It was unusual behaviour for Louise... When Shane said she went there it didn't make sense in my head.
"Then her phone would not answer, it didn't add up."
Mr Kercher claims Louise was unhappy at home.
He added: "She told me she had enough of the way Shane was speaking to her and the way she was being treated.
"Louise text me that she didn't like the way Shane spoke to her... She said he speaks to her like s***."
Mays denies murder and the trial continues.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Chris Hughes is unrecognisable as David Beckham lookalike after shaving his hair

Chris Hughes was the spitting image of David Beckham .
All the ladies were left swooning over the Love Island hunk when he debuted his new look on social media .
His new look draws close attention to his pretty facial features .
In his latest clip , the Instagram star looked hunky when he took to the football pitch for filming his latest project .
Since debuting his look , he 's been inundated with complimentary messages .
David Beckham shaved off his luscious locks again during the first lockdown in April earlier this year .
Hairdressers were closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first national lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic .
In recent weeks , the UK has plunged into the second national lockdown which saw hairdressers close once again .
Chris has since followed in David 's footsteps .
The reality star re-tweeted hordes of flirtatious messages on his Twitter feed in recent days .
Leading the troops , one wrote : `` @ chrishughes_22 insta story in an all grey outfit & freshly shaved head has made the lockdown news a lil easier to handle . ''
( sic ) Others wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and follows me will be the day of my life . ''
`` Me thinking long haired boys are my type but @ chrishughes_22 shaves his hair and BAM , changed things . ''
`` @ chrishughes_22 with hair or with a shaved head either way i wouldnt say no ever . ''
It comes after the news his ex-girlfriend Jesy Nelson was taking an extended break from her band Little Mix for private medical reasons .
Jesy and Chris split up at the start of the first UK lockdown in March .

All the ladies were left swooning over Chris Hughes when he debuted his new look on social media which gave him the look of David Beckham
Chris Hughes is unrecognisable as David Beckham lookalike after shaving his hair
Chris Hughes was the spitting image of David Beckham.
All the ladies were left swooning over the Love Island hunk when he debuted his new look on social media.
His new look draws close attention to his pretty facial features.
In his latest clip, the Instagram star looked hunky when he took to the football pitch for filming his latest project.
Since debuting his look, he's been inundated with complimentary messages.
David Beckham shaved off his luscious locks again during the first lockdown in April earlier this year.
Image: chrishughesofficial/Instagram) chrishughesofficial/Instagram)
Hairdressers were closed in March when the UK went into the first national lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In recent weeks, the UK has plunged into the second national lockdown which saw hairdressers close once again.
Chris has since followed in David's footsteps.
Image: davidbeckham/Instagram) davidbeckham/Instagram)
The reality star re-tweeted hordes of flirtatious messages on his Twitter feed in recent days.
Leading the troops, one wrote: " @chrishughes_22 insta story in an all grey outfit & freshly shaved head has made the lockdown news a lil easier to handle." (sic)
Others wrote: "The day Chris Hughes notices me and follows me will be the day of my life."
Image: chrishughesofficial/Instagram) chrishughesofficial/Instagram)
"Me thinking long haired boys are my type but @chrishughes_22 shaves his hair and BAM, changed things."
" @chrishughes_22 with hair or with a shaved head either way i wouldnt say no ever."
It comes after the news his ex-girlfriend Jesy Nelson was taking an extended break from her band Little Mix for private medical reasons.
Jesy and Chris split up at the start of the first UK lockdown in March.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Friends attempt world record for riding UK's fastest ride 100 times in one day

Two friends have attempted a world record for riding the UK 's fastest rollercoaster 100 times in a day .
Rhys Simmons and Jamie Kamaz , both 24 , rode Thorpe Park 's 'Stealth ' as many times as possible in one day - saying they felt poorly and dizzy by the end .
Stealth , at the Surrey theme park , launches brave thrill-seekers from 0 to 80 miles per hour in under two seconds .
Jamie and Rhys began the challenge high on adrenaline , but fatigue soon set in as the intense rollercoaster ride took it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The co-founders of the 'Passion Squad ' YouTube channel , actually lost count of how many times they rode Stealth before they physically could do no more , but estimate they hit the 100 mark .
Jamie , from Enfield , London , said : `` As kids we never really got to go on our favourite ride more than once , because the queues are always so long .
`` We thought we 'd take advantage of the covid restrictions and visit a theme park .
To our surprise there were no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mindset at the start and felt good all round .
But by the end , we felt poorly , dizzy , a bit sick and full of adrenaline .
`` We got a little carried away and lost count about half way through , but I 'm pretty sure we must have hit the 100 mark . ''

Rhys Simmons and Jamie Kamaz, both 24, rode Thorpe Park's 'Stealth' as many times as possible in one day - saying they felt poorly and dizzy by the end
Two friends have attempted a world record for riding the UK's fastest rollercoaster 100 times in a day.
Rhys Simmons and Jamie Kamaz, both 24, rode Thorpe Park's 'Stealth' as many times as possible in one day - saying they felt poorly and dizzy by the end.
Stealth, at the Surrey theme park, launches brave thrill-seekers from 0 to 80 miles per hour in under two seconds.
Jamie and Rhys began the challenge high on adrenaline, but fatigue soon set in as the intense rollercoaster ride took it's toll on both body and mind.
Image: Rhys Simmons / SWNS) Rhys Simmons / SWNS)
The co-founders of the 'Passion Squad' YouTube channel, actually lost count of how many times they rode Stealth before they physically could do no more, but estimate they hit the 100 mark.
Jamie, from Enfield, London, said: "As kids we never really got to go on our favourite ride more than once, because the queues are always so long.
Image: Rhys Simmons / SWNS) Rhys Simmons / SWNS)
"We thought we'd take advantage of the covid restrictions and visit a theme park. To our surprise there were no queues.
"We had a good mindset at the start and felt good all round. But by the end, we felt poorly, dizzy, a bit sick and full of adrenaline.
"We got a little carried away and lost count about half way through, but I'm pretty sure we must have hit the 100 mark."


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Michael Owen identifies Arsenal's next "goal machine" amid attacking woes

Arsenal are struggling for goals under Mikel Arteta - but the solution might be right in front of him .
The Gunners boss has persisted with Alexandre Lacazette despite his below-par start to the season with youngster Eddie Nketiah amongst those finding his game time limited .
But Nketiah sent another clear message to the Spaniard regarding his capabilities in front of goal with a brace against Albania for England Under-21s .
And Michael Owen , who knows a thing or two about finding the net , believes the academy graduate has what it takes to become a “ goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Owen reckons Nketiah simply needs consistent game time from Arteta in order to kick-on and potentially solve their recent problem .
“ He ’ s very good , ” Owen said of Nketiah on BT Sport .
“ He ’ s got a real smell for it , hasn ’ t he ?
He knows where the ball ’ s going to drop .
I like his movement .
I like his hunger to score goals .
“ Some players are confidence players .
If you miss a penalty and you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all game .
“ If you ’ ve just got pure self-belief , it just shrugs off you and you ’ re just onto the next one .
“ With that type of attitude , with the way he plays , he ’ s just going to be a goal machine all his career .
“ The key for him is obviously trying to get consistently into that Arsenal team , and then all his horizons are open.
” He brought him back from a loan spell at Leeds and has been vocal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked if Nketiah was close to being a starter after the last international break , Arteta said : “ Well , he 's very close because he 's already challenging everybody every week , whether he 's starting or not .
“ I always have no doubts with him because of the way he trains and performs , his goalscoring record is getting better and better every week .
“ He 's evolving the right way and this is what we need , players challenging and knocking on the door to become starters @ @ @ @

Mikel Arteta has struggled to find goals in his Arsenal side but Michael Owen believes young striker Eddie Nketiah has what it takes to become a "goal machine"
Arsenal are struggling for goals under Mikel Arteta - but the solution might be right in front of him.
The Gunners boss has persisted with Alexandre Lacazette despite his below-par start to the season with youngster Eddie Nketiah amongst those finding his game time limited.
But Nketiah sent another clear message to the Spaniard regarding his capabilities in front of goal with a brace against Albania for England Under-21s.
And Michael Owen, who knows a thing or two about finding the net, believes the academy graduate has what it takes to become a “goal machine” in the Premier League.
Owen reckons Nketiah simply needs consistent game time from Arteta in order to kick-on and potentially solve their recent problem.
“He’s very good,” Owen said of Nketiah on BT Sport.
“He’s got a real smell for it, hasn’t he? He knows where the ball’s going to drop. I like his movement. I like his hunger to score goals.
“Some players are confidence players. If you miss a penalty and you’re a confidence player, you go missing all game.
“If you’ve just got pure self-belief, it just shrugs off you and you’re just onto the next one.
Image: Jon Super for The FA/REX/Shutterstock) Jon Super for The FA/REX/Shutterstock)
“With that type of attitude, with the way he plays, he’s just going to be a goal machine all his career.
“The key for him is obviously trying to get consistently into that Arsenal team, and then all his horizons are open.”
Arteta seemingly recognises Nketiah’s talents.
He brought him back from a loan spell at Leeds and has been vocal in his praise of the youngster.
Asked if Nketiah was close to being a starter after the last international break, Arteta said: “Well, he's very close because he's already challenging everybody every week, whether he's starting or not.
“I always have no doubts with him because of the way he trains and performs, his goalscoring record is getting better and better every week.
“He's evolving the right way and this is what we need, players challenging and knocking on the door to become starters for us.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Boots Black Friday 2020 deals: MAC, Huda Beauty, Liz Earle and more

Boots has today released a whole host of new Black Friday offers live which are running until December 1st .
While Black Friday does n't officially happen until November 27th , the high street chain has kicked off its offers early this year .
Other retailers that have already started their Black Friday sales include Asda and Very .
From today , Boots customers can find a selection of new offers in stores and online at boots.com .
These include savings of almost £50 on a MAC gift set , 50 % off YSL fragrances and £250 off selected Oral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been offering a number of impressive early Black Friday deals since the start of November , including 20 % off fragrances and better than half price electricals , but its latest offers are just as amazing .
Makeup fans wo n't want to miss out on the Best of M·A·C gift set , which saves you nearly £50 on some of MAC 's cult favourites .
It comes with the Fix+ setting spray , Velvet Teddy lipstick , Strobe Cream , ‘ Amber lights ’ eyeshadow and MAC in extreme mascara - all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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While the Illuminating Mirror from Julien Macdonald is down to £30 ( was £70 ) - saving shoppers 50 % .
Check out our top picks from Boots ' early Black Friday sale below .
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The high street chain has launched a string of new deals as part of its early Black Friday sale
Boots has today released a whole host of new Black Friday offers which are running until December 1st.
While Black Friday doesn't officially happen until November 27th, the high street chain has kicked off its offers early this year. Other retailers that have already started their Black Friday sales include Asda and Very.
From today, Boots customers can find a selection of new offers in stores and online at boots.com. These include savings of almost £50 on a MAC gift set, 50% off YSL fragrances and £250 off selected Oral B electric toothbrushes.
The retailer has been offering a number of impressive early Black Friday deals since the start of November, including 20% off fragrances and better than half price electricals, but its latest offers are just as amazing.
Makeup fans won't want to miss out on the Best of M·A·C gift set, which saves you nearly £50 on some of MAC's cult favourites. It comes with the Fix+ setting spray, Velvet Teddy lipstick, Strobe Cream, ‘Amber lights’ eyeshadow and MAC in extreme mascara - all for just £35 (was £87.50).
If you're looking for a gift for your favourite skincare junkie, Boots now sells the Liz Earle Daily Revival Collection for £40 (was £68).
While the Illuminating Mirror from Julien Macdonald is down to £30 (was £70) - saving shoppers 50%.
And the Silk'n FaceTite, an anti-ageing device which tightens the skin, reduces wrinkles and restores collagen, is down from £199 to £99.
Check out our top picks from Boots' early Black Friday sale below.
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to, and during Black Friday, you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by 23:59pm on 30th November, 2020. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus, which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers. How to claim: Sign-up to TopCashback for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer and shop as normal, making sure to spend £15 or more. TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
The early Boots Black Friday sale is running until December 1st, with offers running both in stores and online.
Boots stores have been allowed to remain open during the latest national lockdown - you can find out your nearest one by using the store finder here.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Jurgen Klopp's Germany plan and why he is tempted by replacing Löw - but not yet

If there are any Liverpool fans out there worried Jurgen Klopp might walk out of his club for his country , don ’ t be .
He will , one day , but not any time soon .
During a long chat with Jurgen at the end of last season , he spoke about how even he had not realised how special the Liverpool job is .
And that made him more convinced than ever that it would be the last club role of his career .
It also made him more convinced than ever that it was a project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But he also admitted the German national job would be of interest to him .
Klopp misses his family and friends in Germany .
That is only natural .
He would like to be more involved in helping his two grown-up sons further their careers .
He will go home at some stage , that is for sure .
When he became a manager at the age of 33 , he set himself a target of ’ 25 power years ’ .
He did seven and a half at Mainz , seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contract ends in 2024 , it will be almost 24 years of intense club work .
That would be the perfect time for him to take the national job .
Of course , it might not be available at that precise moment .
If Low is replaced any time soon , the next incumbent could be in for a long spell .
There have only been five German national coaches in 30 years .
So if the German association came calling now , there probably would be a slight temptation .
The Euros @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an attractive prospect for the next manager if Low is sacked .
But Klopp , now ensconced in Liverpool ’ s new state-of-the-art training centre , has a voracious appetite for more success with Liverpool .
And that appetite will keep him on Merseyside , even if his country comes calling .
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After Germany's 6-0 thumping by Spain on Tuesday night, questions are being asked of Joachim Low. Amid suggestions now could be the time for change, Jurgen Klopp's name is at the very top of any such shortlist
Jurgen Klopp's Germany plan and why he is tempted by replacing Joachim Löw - but not yet
If there are any Liverpool fans out there worried Jurgen Klopp might walk out of his club for his country, don’t be.
He will, one day, but not any time soon.
During a long chat with Jurgen at the end of last season, he spoke about how even he had not realised how special the Liverpool job is.
And that made him more convinced than ever that it would be the last club role of his career.
It also made him more convinced than ever that it was a project that had far from run its course.
But he also admitted the German national job would be of interest to him.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Klopp misses his family and friends in Germany. That is only natural.
He would like to be more involved in helping his two grown-up sons further their careers. He will go home at some stage, that is for sure.
Klopp is a born planner.
When he became a manager at the age of 33, he set himself a target of ’25 power years’.
He did seven and a half at Mainz, seven at Borussia Dortmund and when his Anfield contract ends in 2024, it will be almost 24 years of intense club work.
That would be the perfect time for him to take the national job.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Of course, it might not be available at that precise moment.
If Low is replaced any time soon, the next incumbent could be in for a long spell.
There have only been five German national coaches in 30 years.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
So if the German association came calling now, there probably would be a slight temptation.
The Euros in 2024 will be hosted by Germany, an attractive prospect for the next manager if Low is sacked.
But Klopp, now ensconced in Liverpool’s new state-of-the-art training centre, has a voracious appetite for more success with Liverpool.
And that appetite will keep him on Merseyside, even if his country comes calling.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Emmerdale confirms new Al mystery as he keeps secret from Priya after proposal

Emmerdale 's Al Chapman is revealed to be hiding a secret next week , after a cryptic phone call .
It comes amid drama for him and partner Priya Sharma , leading to him proposing to her .
Priya has never been happier , with her and Al going from strength to strength .
But she 's left hurt next week when she brings up the possibility of marriage , and he appears to backtrack over his own claim that she 's made him the happiest he 's ever been .
Initially trying to hide her upset , Priya ends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel .
She explains that she only brought it up because it 's something she deeply cares about , and had hoped he felt the same .
It seems to be enough to change his mind too , as Al immediately gets down on one knee .
Priya is stunned when he pops the question , leaving her thrilled .
His son Ellis tells him he needs to do it properly though , with a ring and a romantic setting .
What he does n't know though is that moments earlier , Al @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While Al goes along with the engagement plan , he soon leaves Priya confused .
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Al suddenly announces out of nowhere that he has to head out of town .
He does n't say why , but it comes after his cryptic phone call - so what is he up to ?
Ellis ' brother Billy learns of his former stepfather 's big news and immediately suspects it will all end in tears , but could he be right ?
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV , with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays .

Emmerdale spoilers tease a big week ahead for two village residents, as a proposal leads to hints of a big secret
Emmerdale confirms new Al Chapman mystery as he keeps secret from Priya after proposal
Emmerdale's Al Chapman is revealed to be hiding a secret next week, after a cryptic phone call.
It comes amid drama for him and partner Priya Sharma, leading to him proposing to her.
Priya has never been happier, with her and Al going from strength to strength.
But she's left hurt next week when she brings up the possibility of marriage, and he appears to backtrack over his own claim that she's made him the happiest he's ever been.
Initially trying to hide her upset, Priya ends up confessing how it's made her feel.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She explains that she only brought it up because it's something she deeply cares about, and had hoped he felt the same.
It seems to be enough to change his mind too, as Al immediately gets down on one knee.
Priya is stunned when he pops the question, leaving her thrilled.
Image: ITV) ITV)
His son Ellis tells him he needs to do it properly though, with a ring and a romantic setting.
What he doesn't know though is that moments earlier, Al has just taken a mystery phone call.
While Al goes along with the engagement plan, he soon leaves Priya confused.
Image: ITV) ITV)
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Al suddenly announces out of nowhere that he has to head out of town.
He doesn't say why, but it comes after his cryptic phone call - so what is he up to?
Ellis' brother Billy learns of his former stepfather's big news and immediately suspects it will all end in tears, but could he be right?
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7pm on ITV, with an extra episode at 8pm on Thursdays.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Javier Mascherano's Ultimate XI named as Liverpool hero announces retirement

Javier Mascherano pulled down the curtain on his illustrious playing career , as the tough-tackling midfielder announced his retirement on Sunday .
The 36-year-old first came to English football in 2006 , when along with Carlos Teves , he controversially made the move to West Ham .
Less than 12-months later he joined Liverpool , where after an impressive loan spell he made his transfer permanent in February 2008 .
He made more than 100 appearances for the Reds , before in 2010 he moved to Barcelona .
At the Nou Camp , he would win every club honour available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League .
During his international career , he earned 147 caps for Argentina , making him the most capped player in their history .
After spells in China and with Estudiantes back in his homeland , Mascherano confirmed his decision to reporters on Sunday .
In a press conference in Argentina , he said : `` I want to announce that today I am retiring from soccer professionally .
`` I want to thank this club that gave me the opportunity to finish my career in Argentina . ''
During his club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a host of players labelled as some of the best in history .
Here is Mascherano ’ s Ultimate XI of former teammates : Mascherano ’ s keeper for the first four years of his spell with Barcelona , the pair won two La Ligas , a Copa del Rey and the Champions League together .
Joining just two years before Mascherano , the pair won every trophy they could before he left for Juventus in 2016 .
Perhaps surprisingly , the only Liverpool inclusion .
Carragher ’ s reliability meant he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Mascherano during his spell at Anfield .
Mascherano lined up with Pique at centre-back for much of 2011 and the pair helped the Catalans beat Manchester United in the Champions League final at Wembley that year .
Part of the all conquering Barca team that won four domestic crowns in six years , as well as the Champions League in 2015 .
The Spaniard ’ s stunning longevity means he is the only player still remaining from that famous Barcelona midfield that Mascherano struggled to break into after signing .
The man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielders of all time , Xavi was already a club legend by the time Mascherano arrived and continued for a further five seasons .
Both left in 2018 , but only after establishing Barcelona as the greatest club side of all time .
Won a staggering 25 major competitions in total with the club .
Arriving in 2013 , the Brazilian helped to prolong the La Liga giants ’ era of dominance .
With almost 200 appearances more than any other player , Mascherano played the majority of his career with the ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ridiculous successes at club level , they also won the Olympics together in 2008 .
Aside from that , it was a case of what could have been .
Finishing as runners-up in the World Cup and Copa America .
Often the forgotten man of that Barca team , the former Chelsea man played a key role .
Including scoring in the 2011 Champions League final .

The Argentina international confirmed his retirement over the weekend following a short stint back in his home country with Estudiantes
Javier Mascherano pulled down the curtain on his illustrious playing career, as the tough-tackling midfielder announced his retirement on Sunday.
The 36-year-old first came to English football in 2006, when along with Carlos Teves, he controversially made the move to West Ham.
Less than 12-months later he joined Liverpool, where after an impressive loan spell he made his transfer permanent in February 2008.
He made more than 100 appearances for the Reds, before in 2010 he moved to Barcelona. At the Nou Camp, he would win every club honour available, including five La Liga titles in Champions League.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
During his international career, he earned 147 caps for Argentina, making him the most capped player in their history.
After spells in China and with Estudiantes back in his homeland, Mascherano confirmed his decision to reporters on Sunday.
In a press conference in Argentina, he said: "I want to announce that today I am retiring from soccer professionally.
"I want to thank this club that gave me the opportunity to finish my career in Argentina."
During his club and international career, he teamed up with a host of players labelled as some of the best in history.
The rules The XI is made up of players who made the most appearances alongside our featured player or for our featured manager. We're not looking for an overall 'Best' XI, and the player/manager himself isn't in it.
For a player, the appearance numbers are based on the time they spent on the pitch at the same time as our main man, factoring in both club and international level.
This isn't necessarily the eleven players who've spent the most time on the pitch with/for him, just the eleven that would fit into a working team.
We're not going to come up with a Garth Crooksesque formation, but we might name subs if we feel like it.
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Here is Mascherano’s Ultimate XI of former teammates:
Goalkeeper: Victor Valdes
Image: Getty) Getty)
Appearances with Mascherano: 131
Mascherano’s keeper for the first four years of his spell with Barcelona, the pair won two La Ligas, a Copa del Rey and the Champions League together.
Right-back: Dani Alves
Appearances with Mascherano: 226
Joining just two years before Mascherano, the pair won every trophy they could before he left for Juventus in 2016.
Centre-back: Jamie Carragher
Appearances with Mascherano: 122
Perhaps surprisingly, the only Liverpool inclusion. Carragher’s reliability meant he was most often the man lining up with Mascherano during his spell at Anfield.
Centre-back: Gerard Pique
Appearances with Mascherano: 122
Mascherano lined up with Pique at centre-back for much of 2011 and the pair helped the Catalans beat Manchester United in the Champions League final at Wembley that year.
Left-back: Jordi Alba
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Appearances with Mascherano: 160
Part of the all conquering Barca team that won four domestic crowns in six years, as well as the Champions League in 2015.
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Midfielder: Sergio Busquets
Image: Clive Rose) Clive Rose)
Appearances with Mascherano: 266
The Spaniard’s stunning longevity means he is the only player still remaining from that famous Barcelona midfield that Mascherano struggled to break into after signing.
Midfielder: Xavi Hernandez
Image: Victor Carretero) Victor Carretero)
Appearances with Mascherano: 175
The man many label as one of the best midfielders of all time, Xavi was already a club legend by the time Mascherano arrived and continued for a further five seasons.
Midfieder: Andres Iniesta
Image: Getty) Getty)
Appearances with Mascherano: 243
Both left in 2018, but only after establishing Barcelona as the greatest club side of all time. Won a staggering 25 major competitions in total with the club.
Forward: Neymar
Image: Getty) Getty)
Appearances with Mascherano: 144
Arriving in 2013, the Brazilian helped to prolong the La Liga giants’ era of dominance.
Forward: Lionel Messi
Image: 2017 Manuel Queimadelos Alonso) 2017 Manuel Queimadelos Alonso)
Appearances with Mascherano: 413
With almost 200 appearances more than any other player, Mascherano played the majority of his career with the ‘GOAT’. As well as their ridiculous successes at club level, they also won the Olympics together in 2008. Aside from that, it was a case of what could have been. Finishing as runners-up in the World Cup and Copa America.
Forward: Pedro Rodriguez
Appearances with Mascherano: 183
Often the forgotten man of that Barca team, the former Chelsea man played a key role. Including scoring in the 2011 Champions League final.
Subs: Pepe Reina (130), Adriano (128), Ivan Rakitic (133), Steven Gerrard (116), Dirk Kuyt (127), Luis Suarez (124), Alexis Sanchez (105).


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Gary Neville equally devastated when Paul Scholes' "best mate" left Man Utd

Gary Neville was as gutted as Paul Scholes when Nicky Butt left Manchester United .
Scholes recently opened up on Butt , who he had grown up with at Old Trafford , becoming frustrated at his lack of game time at United and deciding to move to Newcastle in 2004 .
`` It was all part of football .
When you start out with those five or six lads you hope that you 'll be there for the next 20 years , '' Scholes told DAZN .
`` Unfortunately it does n't always work out that way .
You lose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went and Nicky was my best mate – I 'd grown up with him since I was 12 or 13 .
You 're devastated , I really was devastated . ''
Scholes was understandably upset that the Class of '92 , along with Neville brothers Gary and Phil , David Beckham and Ryan Giggs , was splitting up .
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Scholes ' comments are interesting as they almost mirror those from Neville , who also recently spoke out about Butt leaving .
`` I was devastated because it felt like the gang was breaking up .
I remember exactly the moment when Phil Neville and Nicky Butt left , '' Neville told Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were on tour in America with Nicky , we always knew what each other was thinking all the time , we 'd always go around to each other 's rooms , we 'd always be sat in the same seats on the bus talking to each other , so there was n't anything about each other that we did n't know .
`` Nicky had become a little bit more frustrated with 25-30 games a season , in the team and out the team , he said he wants to go and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he needs to be number one , does n't want to be three or four anymore .
`` I remember him leaving that tour in America and going back to England to sign for Newcastle .
The only feeling I 've ever had like that in football is when Gazza , Phil or Nicky were left out of the England squad in 1998 .
`` When you see your team-mate leaving , it was extremely sad and Nicky leaving was a big disappointment . ''
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Scholes recently opened on Butt, who he had grown up with at Old Trafford, growing frustrated at his lack of game time at United and deciding to move to Newcastle
Gary Neville was as gutted as Paul Scholes when Nicky Butt left Manchester United.
Scholes recently opened up on Butt, who he had grown up with at Old Trafford, becoming frustrated at his lack of game time at United and deciding to move to Newcastle in 2004.
"It was all part of football. When you start out with those five or six lads you hope that you'll be there for the next 20 years," Scholes told DAZN.
"Unfortunately it doesn't always work out that way. You lose people along the way.
"Nicky went and Nicky was my best mate – I'd grown up with him since I was 12 or 13. You're devastated, I really was devastated."
Scholes was understandably upset that the Class of '92, along with Neville brothers Gary and Phil, David Beckham and Ryan Giggs, was splitting up.
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Scholes' comments are interesting as they almost mirror those from Neville, who also recently spoke out about Butt leaving.
"I was devastated because it felt like the gang was breaking up. I remember exactly the moment when Phil Neville and Nicky Butt left," Neville told Sky Sports' Off Script Podcast.
"We were on tour in America with Nicky, we always knew what each other was thinking all the time, we'd always go around to each other's rooms, we'd always be sat in the same seats on the bus talking to each other, so there wasn't anything about each other that we didn't know.
"Nicky had become a little bit more frustrated with 25-30 games a season, in the team and out the team, he said he wants to go and play for Newcastle, he feels like he needs to be number one, doesn't want to be three or four anymore.
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"I remember him leaving that tour in America and going back to England to sign for Newcastle. The only feeling I've ever had like that in football is when Gazza, Phil or Nicky were left out of the England squad in 1998.
"When you see your team-mate leaving, it was extremely sad and Nicky leaving was a big disappointment."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Phillip Schofield mocks breathless This Morning caller - but viewers are divided

Phillip Schofield left This Morning co-host Alison Hammond in hysterics , as he took the mick out of a caller on Wednesday - while some viewers were not too pleased about it .
The telly host was amused and also puzzled , as one viewer kept breathing heavily down the phone during a game of Spin to Win .
Phil and Alison prepared to spin the prize-filled wheel one more time , as the lucky viewer answered the phone and said the correct password .
But they could n't help notice that every time she spoke , she breathed heavily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phil asked her if she was okay , before Alison suggested it may be from her running around the house to answer the phone .
The viewer claimed this to be the case , and the hosts moved on .
She managed to secure £1,000 in cash as her prize , as well as the bonus prize of the This Morning goody bag .
Phillip look amused as he congratulated the caller , and she thanked the duo .
Suddenly , he began breathing heavily down his microphone as to imitate the caller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he breathed more and more leaving Alison in hysterics .
The caller did n't respond so probably did n't even notice , but those watching at home did n't all see the funny side .
One fan wrote : `` He ’ s so rude not everyone can hear well on the phone and she maybe has breathing problems . ''
Another said : `` Carol is going to have a phone and a breathing phobia considering how much they ’ ve taken the p**s out of her . ''
Meanwhile a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Philip taking the p**s out of the heavy breathing when the woman could have a problem is KILLING me . ''
This was echoed by another tweet that read : `` The heavy breathing down the phone and lack of responses are killing me . ''
A fifth added : `` Carol , love , stop breathing into the phone . ''
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV .

This Morning host Phillip Schofield saw the funny side when a caller struggled to catch her breath after 'running to her phone'
Phillip Schofield left This Morning co-host Alison Hammond in hysterics, as he took the mick out of a caller on Wednesday - while some viewers were not too pleased about it.
The telly host was amused and also puzzled, as one viewer kept breathing heavily down the phone during a game of Spin to Win.
Phil and Alison prepared to spin the prize-filled wheel one more time, as the lucky viewer answered the phone and said the correct password.
But they couldn't help notice that every time she spoke, she breathed heavily.
It got to the point that Phil asked her if she was okay, before Alison suggested it may be from her running around the house to answer the phone.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The viewer claimed this to be the case, and the hosts moved on.
She managed to secure £1,000 in cash as her prize, as well as the bonus prize of the This Morning goody bag.
Phillip look amused as he congratulated the caller, and she thanked the duo.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Suddenly, he began breathing heavily down his microphone as to imitate the caller.
After every couple of words, he breathed more and more leaving Alison in hysterics.
The caller didn't respond so probably didn't even notice, but those watching at home didn't all see the funny side.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One fan wrote: "He’s so rude not everyone can hear well on the phone and she maybe has breathing problems."
Another said: "Carol is going to have a phone and a breathing phobia considering how much they’ve taken the p**s out of her."
Meanwhile a third viewer who was amused wrote: "Philip taking the p**s out of the heavy breathing when the woman could have a problem is KILLING me."
This was echoed by another tweet that read: "The heavy breathing down the phone and lack of responses are killing me."
A fifth added: "Carol, love, stop breathing into the phone."
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Boy, 4, 'wants to be an angel' with mum and dad after both killed by coronavirus

A four-year-old boy who lost both his parents within 100 days of each other after they both died from coronavirus says he 'wants to be an angel ' .
Little Raiden Gonzalez first lost his dad Adan , 33 , in June before his 29-year-old mum Mariah succumbed to the virus in October .
Now as he prepares to mark his fifth birthday , his great aunt who is helping to care for him along with his grandmother says the boy said he wanted to be an angel with his parents .
Speaking to CNN in the USA , great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also calls grandma - said Raiden will “ tell you , ‘ Covid took my dad ’ , ” .
Margie drove down to Antonia , Texas , where the boy lives as soon as she heard the news and was the one who broke the news of his mother 's death to the child .
She said : “ And it ’ s sad to hear him say that , but he says , ‘ My dad is an angel in the sky , he ’ s in the clouds , ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in his mind whenever people ask him.
” She added : “ He ’ s so smart .
He has the most contagious laughter .
`` It broke my heart to be the one to deliver this news to him about his mother , Mariah .
“ I told him , ‘ The reason you haven ’ t seen Mommy in the past couple of days is because Mommy got real sick , and Mommy is an angel in the sky now , too , ’ and he was just inconsolable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to be an angel in the clouds with my Mommy and Daddy.
’ “ But I said , ‘ No , we don ’ t even want to talk about that , but know that they are everywhere , they are watching you ' . ''
The family are hosting a dinosaur themed “ wave and roar ” drive-by parade on Thursday , November 28 , to celebrate the boy 's fifth birthday .
The local fire department , a Batman entertainer , monster truck clubs , motorcycle clubs and classic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Raiden Gonzalez told his great aunt that 'Covid took his dad' and he 'wants to be an angel in the clouds with my Mommy and Daddy' after they died within 100 days of each other
Boy, 4, 'wants to be an angel' with mum and dad after both killed by coronavirus
A four-year-old boy who lost both his parents within 100 days of each other after they both died from coronavirus says he 'wants to be an angel'.
Little Raiden Gonzalez first lost his dad Adan, 33, in June before his 29-year-old mum Mariah succumbed to the virus in October.
Now as he prepares to mark his fifth birthday, his great aunt who is helping to care for him along with his grandmother says the boy said he wanted to be an angel with his parents.
Speaking to CNN in the USA, great aunt Margie Bryant - who he lovingly also calls grandma - said Raiden will “tell you, ‘Covid took my dad’,”.
Margie drove down to Antonia, Texas, where the boy lives as soon as she heard the news and was the one who broke the news of his mother's death to the child.
She said: “And it’s sad to hear him say that, but he says, ‘My dad is an angel in the sky, he’s in the clouds,’ and that is how he has recorded it in his mind whenever people ask him.”
She added: “He’s so smart. He has the most contagious laughter.
"It broke my heart to be the one to deliver this news to him about his mother, Mariah.
“I told him, ‘The reason you haven’t seen Mommy in the past couple of days is because Mommy got real sick, and Mommy is an angel in the sky now, too,’ and he was just inconsolable.
“He says to me, ‘I want to be an angel in the clouds with my Mommy and Daddy.’
“But I said, ‘No, we don’t even want to talk about that, but know that they are everywhere, they are watching you'."
The family are hosting a dinosaur themed “wave and roar” drive-by parade on Thursday, November 28, to celebrate the boy's fifth birthday.
The local fire department, a Batman entertainer, monster truck clubs, motorcycle clubs and classic car clubs are all due to participate.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--9 areas where more than 60% of coronavirus fines have not been paid in England

More than three in five coronavirus fines have gone unpaid in some parts of England , figures suggest .
Nine forces saw 60 % or more of the penalties go unpaid within 28 days between March 27 and September 21 , according to data obtained under freedom of information legislation .
The highest proportion of unpaid fines was in the Cleveland force area , where 72 % of fines for the period , 215 out of 298 , went unpaid .
In Northumbria the proportion was 68 % , with 188 out of 278 fines not paid , while in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 497 out of 756 , went unpaid , according to data from the criminal records office ACRO which administers the fines .
There were six more regional forces where 60 % or more of the penalties went unpaid within 28 days - Staffordshire ( 65 % , 28 out of 43 ) , Durham ( 65 % , 115 out of 178 ) , Humberside ( 63 % , 88 out of 140 ) , Merseyside ( 61 % , 300 out of 492 ) , West Midlands ( 61 % , 230 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire ( 60 % , 225 out of 375 ) .
For British Transport Police , 60 % of fines issued in England were unpaid within 28 days ( 197 out of 327 ) , while the figure was 71 % for the penalties handed out in Wales ( 17 out of 24 ) .
It was previously disclosed that about half of fines nationally went unpaid in the 28-day period , although chairman of the National Police Chiefs ' Council ( NPCC ) Martin Hewitt said this proportion is similar to other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fines issued in England and Wales between March 27 and September 21 was 18,912 , the PA news agency found .
The data comes as police forces were told to resume handing out £10,000 so-called super-fines less than a week after a decision to suspend them .
People who receive a coronavirus fine can appeal in the first instance to the police force that handed out the penalty , to try to get it withdrawn .
In three areas , 40 % or more of penalty notices were rescinded by the force after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were Merseyside ( 48 % , 236 ) Staffordshire ( 47 % , 20 ) , and Derbyshire ( 44 % , 111 ) .
This was also true for British Transport Police in England , which withdrew 40 % ( 131 ) of fines .
For the forces with the most unpaid fines , Cleveland rescinded 21 % ( 63 ) , Northumbria 13 % ( 35 ) and West Yorkshire Police 29 % ( 217 ) .
The figures provide a snapshot of data gathered by forces as of September 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way the figures are recorded , may contain some overlap between the number of unpaid fines , those rescinded and formally contested .
Lawyer Raj Chada , head of the criminal defence department at Hodge Jones & Allen , described Covid regulations as a `` mess '' and said criminal law needed to be clear and consistent otherwise it becomes `` arbitrary and unfair '' .
Kirsty Brimelow QC , a human rights barrister at Doughty Street Chambers , told PA it was `` predictable '' people would stop paying fines , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay them , or not feeling they did break any laws , while others `` may just be resentful that those in power acted as if the laws did not apply to them '' .
Calling for panels to be set up to review fines , she said : `` Currently , it is a lottery whether you are fined and whether it will be rescinded .
`` And it is questionable as to how effective issuing fines is to preventing the spread of the virus .
`` Rather they are adding stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering . ''
The ACRO data also showed that in total , 293 fines issued between March 27 and September 21 in England and Wales were formally being contested .
Madeleine Stone , legal and policy officer at campaign group Big Brother Watch , said the figures `` make it plain that there are serious failings in the way police have issued fines during the pandemic '' and described unpaid lockdown fines as a `` prosecution crisis waiting to happen '' , adding : `` The laws governing lockdowns are constantly changing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday , it emerged forces were last week told to stop handing out £10,000 super-fines and instead issue a court summons amid concerns there was potential disparity in the process for those asked to pay up within 28 days and others who challenge the penalty notices in court .
Later that day , the NPCC said it had resolved the issue by agreeing that anyone issued with an FPN would be made fully aware of the right to fight it in court .
Owen Weatherill , the officer leading the policing response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it had taken forces time to understand the changing lockdown rules , and said that he had pushed the Government to keep messaging for the public simple .
A spokesman for the NPCC said : `` We have enforced the law as set by the Government and Parliament .
It is only right that fines are then processed in accordance with the law and we therefore encourage people not intending to contest a fine to pay it .
`` If any individuals are concerned about why they have received a fine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which issued the FPN within the 28-day payment period .
`` Officers will have recorded their justifications for issuing an FPN , along with providing evidence to support any breaches of the regulations .
`` Once a fine is contested or unpaid the case will proceed to court .
Police forces review all of these cases to further ensure only those cases that meet the evidential and public interest test are heard in court . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Margaret Davis, Flora Thompson)

Nine forces saw 60% or more of the coronavirus penalties go unpaid within 28 days between March 27 and September 21, according to data obtained under freedom of information legislation
Nine areas where more than 60% of coronavirus fines have not been paid in England
More than three in five coronavirus fines have gone unpaid in some parts of England, figures suggest.
Nine forces saw 60% or more of the penalties go unpaid within 28 days between March 27 and September 21, according to data obtained under freedom of information legislation.
The highest proportion of unpaid fines was in the Cleveland force area, where 72% of fines for the period, 215 out of 298, went unpaid.
In Northumbria the proportion was 68%, with 188 out of 278 fines not paid, while in West Yorkshire 66% of fines, 497 out of 756, went unpaid, according to data from the criminal records office ACRO which administers the fines.
There were six more regional forces where 60% or more of the penalties went unpaid within 28 days - Staffordshire (65%, 28 out of 43), Durham (65%, 115 out of 178), Humberside (63%, 88 out of 140), Merseyside (61%, 300 out of 492), West Midlands (61%, 230 out of 380), and South Yorkshire (60%, 225 out of 375).
Image: PA) PA)
For British Transport Police, 60% of fines issued in England were unpaid within 28 days (197 out of 327), while the figure was 71% for the penalties handed out in Wales (17 out of 24).
It was previously disclosed that about half of fines nationally went unpaid in the 28-day period, although chairman of the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Martin Hewitt said this proportion is similar to other fixed-penalty notices.
The total number of fines issued in England and Wales between March 27 and September 21 was 18,912, the PA news agency found.
The data comes as police forces were told to resume handing out £10,000 so-called super-fines less than a week after a decision to suspend them.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
People who receive a coronavirus fine can appeal in the first instance to the police force that handed out the penalty, to try to get it withdrawn.
In three areas, 40% or more of penalty notices were rescinded by the force after being issued during the period.
These were Merseyside (48%, 236) Staffordshire (47%, 20), and Derbyshire (44%, 111).
This was also true for British Transport Police in England, which withdrew 40% (131) of fines.
For the forces with the most unpaid fines, Cleveland rescinded 21% (63), Northumbria 13% (35) and West Yorkshire Police 29% (217).
British Transport Police Wales withdrew 33% (8), Durham 19% (33), Humberside 1% (2), West Midlands 25% (94), and South Yorkshire 19% (70).
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
The figures provide a snapshot of data gathered by forces as of September 21, and as a result of the way the figures are recorded, may contain some overlap between the number of unpaid fines, those rescinded and formally contested.
Lawyer Raj Chada, head of the criminal defence department at Hodge Jones & Allen, described Covid regulations as a "mess" and said criminal law needed to be clear and consistent otherwise it becomes "arbitrary and unfair".
Kirsty Brimelow QC, a human rights barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, told PA it was "predictable" people would stop paying fines, with some not being able to afford to pay them, or not feeling they did break any laws, while others "may just be resentful that those in power acted as if the laws did not apply to them".
Calling for panels to be set up to review fines, she said: "Currently, it is a lottery whether you are fined and whether it will be rescinded.
"And it is questionable as to how effective issuing fines is to preventing the spread of the virus.
"Rather they are adding stress and hardship to people who already are suffering."
The ACRO data also showed that in total, 293 fines issued between March 27 and September 21 in England and Wales were formally being contested.
Madeleine Stone, legal and policy officer at campaign group Big Brother Watch, said the figures "make it plain that there are serious failings in the way police have issued fines during the pandemic" and described unpaid lockdown fines as a "prosecution crisis waiting to happen", adding: "The laws governing lockdowns are constantly changing, complex and poorly drafted."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
On Tuesday, it emerged forces were last week told to stop handing out £10,000 super-fines and instead issue a court summons amid concerns there was potential disparity in the process for those asked to pay up within 28 days and others who challenge the penalty notices in court.
Later that day, the NPCC said it had resolved the issue by agreeing that anyone issued with an FPN would be made fully aware of the right to fight it in court.
Owen Weatherill, the officer leading the policing response to the pandemic, told MPs last month that it had taken forces time to understand the changing lockdown rules, and said that he had pushed the Government to keep messaging for the public simple.
A spokesman for the NPCC said: "We have enforced the law as set by the Government and Parliament. It is only right that fines are then processed in accordance with the law and we therefore encourage people not intending to contest a fine to pay it.
"If any individuals are concerned about why they have received a fine, they can raise it with the force which issued the FPN within the 28-day payment period.
"Officers will have recorded their justifications for issuing an FPN, along with providing evidence to support any breaches of the regulations.
"Once a fine is contested or unpaid the case will proceed to court. Police forces review all of these cases to further ensure only those cases that meet the evidential and public interest test are heard in court."


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Woman left in stitches as she reads back list of goals she made in January 2020

New year , new you ?
Many of us make New Year 's resolutions every year with the best intentions of keeping them .
Often our ambitions centre around common themes such as exercising more , eating healthier , or saving cash .
Normally , with time though , our best-laid plans often fall by the wayside .
But 2020 has truly been a unique year .
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed life as we know it , and none of us should feel guilty considering how much havoc has been wreaked this year .
Frankly , if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you normally would , you should count it as a massive win .
One woman left people in stitches after discovering her New Year 's resolutions for 2020 .
Comedian Robyn Schall 's video has been viewed more than three million times since it was shared to TikTok .
In the hilarious clip , she reads out the set of goals she set herself in 2020 .
And it 's fair to say that the global pandemic really halted her from achieving them .
She joked : `` Tell me this is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up the situation : `` My 2020 goal is trolling me . ''
In the video , Robyn breaks down in laughter as she recounts each unachievable goal .
She said : `` Goal one - make more money , urm well I 've been unemployed since March . ''
As she breaks down giggling , she continues : `` Travel more ... lose weight .
Be more social . ''
She adds : `` Cry less ... cry less ?
I 've cried every single day of this whole pandemic .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spend more time with my grandma and well she died . ''
The tongue-in-cheek video has been viewed more than three million times and racked up an impressive 600,000 likes .
One person commented : `` It 's the rock bottom laugh for me . ''
Another joked : `` I 'm begging you do NOT make a 2021 list . ''
A third added : `` This is the quintessential example that comedy and tragedy are on the same team . ''
A fourth sombrely replied : `` You know something has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we 're all out here cry-laughing our way to the finish line of 2020 .
A fifth agreed , adding : `` I mean its dark humour and I 'm here for it . ''

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Robyn Schall left people in stitches as she re-read her very relatable list of hopes and dreams that she had for 2020, before the coronavirus pandemic crushed them all
Woman left in stitches as she reads back list of goals she made in January 2020
New year, new you?
Many of us make New Year's resolutions every year with the best intentions of keeping them.
Often our ambitions centre around common themes such as exercising more, eating healthier, or saving cash.
Normally, with time though, our best-laid plans often fall by the wayside.
But 2020 has truly been a unique year.
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed life as we know it, and none of us should feel guilty considering how much havoc has been wreaked this year.
Image: TikTok/Robynschallcomic) TikTok/Robynschallcomic)
Frankly, if you're achieving 40 per cent of what you normally would, you should count it as a massive win.
One woman left people in stitches after discovering her New Year's resolutions for 2020.
Comedian Robyn Schall's video has been viewed more than three million times since it was shared to TikTok.
In the hilarious clip, she reads out the set of goals she set herself in 2020.
And it's fair to say that the global pandemic really halted her from achieving them.
She joked: "Tell me this is not hilarious."
Image: TikTok/Robynschallcomic) TikTok/Robynschallcomic)
Her caption aptly sums up the situation: "My 2020 goal is trolling me."
In the video, Robyn breaks down in laughter as she recounts each unachievable goal.
She said: "Goal one - make more money, urm well I've been unemployed since March."
As she breaks down giggling, she continues: "Travel more...lose weight. Be more social."
She adds: "Cry less...cry less? I've cried every single day of this whole pandemic.
"Spend more time [giggling], spend more time with my grandma and well she died."
The tongue-in-cheek video has been viewed more than three million times and racked up an impressive 600,000 likes.
One person commented: "It's the rock bottom laugh for me."
Another joked: "I'm begging you do NOT make a 2021 list."
A third added: "This is the quintessential example that comedy and tragedy are on the same team."
A fourth sombrely replied: "You know something has gone seriously wrong in the world when we're all out here cry-laughing our way to the finish line of 2020.
"Damn."
A fifth agreed, adding: "I mean its dark humour and I'm here for it."


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Man surprises friend of 15 years with a PlayStation 5 so they can play together

After months of anticipation , the PlayStation 5 finally went on sale last week .
The console went on sale in the US , Japan , Canada , Mexico , Australia , New Zealand and South Korea on November 12 , ahead of its release in the UK tomorrow .
While many eager fans have been able to get their hands on a PS5 , unfortunately many stores sold out in record time .
Now , one gamer has revealed that he purchased not just one , but two PS5 consoles , in order to surprise his gaming buddy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a photo of him and his pal on Reddit this week , sharing his heartwarming story .
He said : “ Been gaming with this dude for 15 years .
Since Rainbow Six Vegas on 360 .
“ I have some good gaming memories with him .
He tried but couldn ’ t get one .
“ Little did he know I was able to get him one .
Looking forward to playing another generation with him.
” One replied : “ Already been said but you rock , ” while another wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Don ’ t think I could handle that amount of kindness… ” And one joked : “ The only exception of buying more than one.
” The PlayStation 5 will finally go on sale in the UK tomorrow .
If you ’ re hoping to get the PlayStation 5 on launch day , it ’ s important to note that no units will be available in-store for purchase on November 19 .
Sid Shuman , Senior Director , SIE Content Communications , said : “ No units will be available in-store for purchase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 19 , depending on your region ) – please don ’ t plan on camping out or lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase .
`` Be safe , stay home , and place your order online .
“ Gamers who have pre-ordered for pick-up at their local retailer should still be able to do so at their designated appointment time , under the retailer ’ s safety protocols .
Please confirm the details with your local retailer .
“ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for your continued support this year .
Here ’ s to the next generation of gaming !
”

Reddit user ghost_knight1121 shared a photo of him and his pal on Reddit this week, sharing his heartwarming story
Man surprises gaming buddy of 15 years with a PlayStation 5 so they can play together
After months of anticipation, the PlayStation 5 finally went on sale last week.
The console went on sale in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea on November 12, ahead of its release in the UK tomorrow.
While many eager fans have been able to get their hands on a PS5, unfortunately many stores sold out in record time.
Now, one gamer has revealed that he purchased not just one, but two PS5 consoles, in order to surprise his gaming buddy of 15 years.
Reddit user ghost_knight1121 shared a photo of him and his pal on Reddit this week, sharing his heartwarming story.
He said: “Been gaming with this dude for 15 years. Since Rainbow Six Vegas on 360.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
“I have some good gaming memories with him. He tried but couldn’t get one.
“Little did he know I was able to get him one. Looking forward to playing another generation with him.”
Many Reddit users replied to applaud ghost_knight1121’s efforts.
One replied: “Already been said but you rock,” while another wrote: “You’re awesome! Don’t think I could handle that amount of kindness…”
Image: Sony) Sony)
And one joked: “The only exception of buying more than one.”
The PlayStation 5 will finally go on sale in the UK tomorrow.
If you’re hoping to get the PlayStation 5 on launch day, it’s important to note that no units will be available in-store for purchase on November 19.
Sid Shuman, Senior Director, SIE Content Communications, said: “No units will be available in-store for purchase on launch day (November 12 or November 19, depending on your region) – please don’t plan on camping out or lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase.
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"Be safe, stay home, and place your order online.
“Gamers who have pre-ordered for pick-up at their local retailer should still be able to do so at their designated appointment time, under the retailer’s safety protocols. Please confirm the details with your local retailer.
“A special thank you to our entire community for your continued support this year. Here’s to the next generation of gaming!”


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Simon Cowell looks subdued in first clip since horror accident

Simon Cowell has recorded his first video since the horror accident that nearly left him paralysed .
He broke his back in three places and needed emergency surgery after falling off electrical bike in Malibu back earlier this year .
The music mogul , 61 , has kept a low profile since his accident , only appearing in the background of friends ' social media posts .
But he 's now recorded a clip to encourage his fans to support a charity close to his heart .
He urged them to donate to the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary , saying they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting him at the Britain 's Got Talent finals next year if they made a donation .
Simon appeared subdued in the video as he relaxed on his outdoor sofa in the gardens of his plush Malibu mansion .
The BGT judge sat in the sunshine as he donned a grey t-shirt and some blue jeans while he spoke to the camera .
He said : `` Hi everyone , it 's Simon Cowell .
`` I 'm asking you all tonight to help a really , really important charity which is close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanctuary , which was introduced to me by my good friend Leona Lewis .
`` If you donate tonight , anything you do donate will actually make a difference , and you get a chance to join me , with your friends , at the BGT finals and meet me and the rest of the judges . ''
He then encouraged his fans to download the Wishio app to donate .
Simon suffered a serious fall from a new electric bike he was testing at his house in August .
He reportedly missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centimetre '' and had six hours of surgery after his accident .
The dad-of-one had to pull out of the Britain 's Got Talent live shows and was replaced by Ashley Banjo .

SIMON COWELL LOOKS SUBDUED IN FIRST CLIP SINCE ACCIDENT
SIMON COWELL LOOKS SUBDUED IN FIRST CLIP SINCE ACCIDENT
Simon Cowell has kept a low profile since he broke his back in three places and had emergency surgery after falling off an electrical bike earlier this year
Simon Cowell looks subdued in first clip since accident that nearly paralysed him
Simon Cowell has recorded his first video since the horror accident that nearly left him paralysed.
He broke his back in three places and needed emergency surgery after falling off electrical bike in Malibu back earlier this year.
The music mogul, 61, has kept a low profile since his accident, only appearing in the background of friends' social media posts.
But he's now recorded a clip to encourage his fans to support a charity close to his heart.
He urged them to donate to the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, saying they could be in with a chance with meeting him at the Britain's Got Talent finals next year if they made a donation.
Image: Wishio) Wishio)
Simon appeared subdued in the video as he relaxed on his outdoor sofa in the gardens of his plush Malibu mansion.
The BGT judge sat in the sunshine as he donned a grey t-shirt and some blue jeans while he spoke to the camera.
He said: "Hi everyone, it's Simon Cowell.
Image: Hopefield Animal Sanctuary) Hopefield Animal Sanctuary)
"I'm asking you all tonight to help a really, really important charity which is close to my heart, the Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, which was introduced to me by my good friend Leona Lewis.
"If you donate tonight, anything you do donate will actually make a difference, and you get a chance to join me, with your friends, at the BGT finals and meet me and the rest of the judges."
He then encouraged his fans to download the Wishio app to donate.
Image: Wishio) Wishio) Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
Simon suffered a serious fall from a new electric bike he was testing at his house in August.
He reportedly missed snapping his spinal cord "by a centimetre" and had six hours of surgery after his accident.
The dad-of-one had to pull out of the Britain's Got Talent live shows and was replaced by Ashley Banjo.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--McDonald's announce free Chicken McNuggets Black Friday deal starting next week

Fast food chain McDonald 's and Just Eat are offering a Black Friday deal not to be missed ... Hungry Brits will be able to snap up free Chicken McNuggets next week as part of the fast food chain 's Black Friday promotion .
The special offer will run from 23 to 27 November , and will be available to anyone ordering via the Just Eat app ( download via App Store or Google Play ) .
The free box of six Chicken McNuggets will be given away with every order that includes a Big Mac or Big Mac Extra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal , Andrew Kenny , UK MD of Just Eat said : “ While our customers are hunting out the best Black Friday deals online , Just Eat is delighted to be able to deliver some extra joy to their homes - a free side of six McNuggets with every eligible Big Mac order is a great little reward for all that effort.
” The exclusive deal allows customers to take full advantage without the need for any promotional code - and they have the added bonus of having their McDonald 's order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But for those who ca n't wait until next week to bag a takeaway deal , you can save £5 off your Just Eat orders now thanks to TopCashback .
The site is offering a £5 bonus to cover the cost for all new members who sign up for free at TopCashback.co.uk , and then go on to make an order via Just Eat 's website .
The deal is running until 29 November , so consumers have plenty of time to put it to good use .

McDonald's is taking part in Black Friday 2020 and has teamed up with Just Eat to offer fans a freebie not to be missed!
Fast food chain McDonald's and Just Eat are offering a Black Friday deal not to be missed...
Hungry Brits will be able to snap up free Chicken McNuggets next week as part of the fast food chain's Black Friday promotion.
The special offer will run from 23 to 27 November, and will be available to anyone ordering via the Just Eat app (download via App Store or Google Play ).
The free box of six Chicken McNuggets will be given away with every order that includes a Big Mac or Big Mac Extra Value Meal.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Speaking about the incredible deal, Andrew Kenny, UK MD of Just Eat said: “While our customers are hunting out the best Black Friday deals online, Just Eat is delighted to be able to deliver some extra joy to their homes - a free side of six McNuggets with every eligible Big Mac order is a great little reward for all that effort.”
The exclusive deal allows customers to take full advantage without the need for any promotional code - and they have the added bonus of having their McDonald's order being delivered straight to their door.
But for those who can't wait until next week to bag a takeaway deal, you can save £5 off your Just Eat orders now thanks to TopCashback.
The site is offering a £5 bonus to cover the cost for all new members who sign up for free at TopCashback.co.uk, and then go on to make an order via Just Eat's website.
The deal is running until 29 November, so consumers have plenty of time to put it to good use.


thedailymirror--2020-11-18--Ruth Langsford apologises as Loose Women goes off air amid technical issues

Ruth Langsford apologised to Loose Women viewers this morning as the ITV daytime show continued to go off air in the middle of an interview .
The 60-year-old had been joined Brenda Edwards , Janet Street-Porter and Stacey Solomon as they spoke to former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rhianoff and partner Ben Cohen .
Kristina and Ben , who share daughter Milena together , opened up about their time on the BBC dancing show and their relationship .
The panel were also left cooing over Milena , four , as she showed off her moves to Frozen 's Let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers ' frustrations that the screen kept going black during the interview .
She interjected , saying : `` Can I just say - Brenda wants to come in with a question - can I just say before she does that , apparently we 've been dropping in and out and off air , I 'm being told .
`` So if that 's happening in your area and you 've missed it , it 's a technical difficulty which we are looking into .
`` Hopefully we 're back on now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Ruth after it was revealed that she and husband Eamonn Holmes would be axed from Friday 's This Morning line-up .
Instead , Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will be taking over at the end of the week .
Ruth and Eamonn will still be covering for Holly and Phil during the holidays , but are said to be saddened by ITV 's decision .

Ruth, 60, had been joined Brenda Edwards, Janet Street-Porter and Stacey Solomon on Loose Women as they spoke to former Strictly pro Kristina Rhianoff and partner Ben Cohen
Ruth Langsford apologised to Loose Women viewers this morning as the ITV daytime show continued to go off air in the middle of an interview.
The 60-year-old had been joined Brenda Edwards, Janet Street-Porter and Stacey Solomon as they spoke to former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kristina Rhianoff and partner Ben Cohen.
Kristina and Ben, who share daughter Milena together, opened up about their time on the BBC dancing show and their relationship.
The panel were also left cooing over Milena, four, as she showed off her moves to Frozen's Let It Go.
Image: ITV) ITV)
But Ruth addressed some viewers' frustrations that the screen kept going black during the interview.
She interjected, saying: "Can I just say - Brenda wants to come in with a question - can I just say before she does that, apparently we've been dropping in and out and off air, I'm being told.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
"So if that's happening in your area and you've missed it, it's a technical difficulty which we are looking into.
"Hopefully we're back on now."
This comes after a heartbreaking weekend for Ruth after it was revealed that she and husband Eamonn Holmes would be axed from Friday's This Morning line-up.
Instead, Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary will be taking over at the end of the week.
Ruth and Eamonn will still be covering for Holly and Phil during the holidays, but are said to be saddened by ITV's decision.
*Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV