thedailymirror--2020-11-10--Your vaccine questions answered as experts offer hope in coronavirus battle

Experts last night told of their joy over the development of an effective vaccine that may have Britain taking its first tentative steps out of the pandemic within weeks .
Care home staff and elderly residents may start being inoculated before Christmas , if the two-dose jab is approved by UK regulators .
The programme is expected to be rolled out in the rest of the population next year .
It sparked hopes of a return to normal by the spring , after months of misery in a seemingly endless battle against Covid , that has so far resulted in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine , produced by US drugs giant Pfizer and German tech firm BioNTech , is 90 % effective .
The Government has secured access to 40 million doses .
And 10 million – enough for five million Britons – will be available to the UK by the end of the year .
Oxford University ’ s Professor Sir John Bell , who sits on he UK Vaccine Taskforce , said : “ I am really delighted with this result.
” Asked if the jab could mean a return to normal early next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , yes , yes , yes .
I am probably the first guy to say that but I will say it with confidence.
” When will we get it ?
By December , the vaccine might be offered to care home residents and staff , followed by over-80s , then people with a pre-existing health condition .
After that it will go down the age groups , five years at a time .
Will it be compulsory ?
No .
There are fears that anti-vaccine scare stories are contributing to around a quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the jab .
How quickly will it work ?
Data on the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine does not indicate how long immunity lasts .
It is delivered in two doses , 21-28 days apart .
Most people will have developed full immunity 14 days after the second dose .
Vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in double blind and placebo-controlled trials , the gold standard of scientific research .
Half of participants get the vaccine and the rest a harmless placebo solution .
What are the results ?
If very few people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine get Covid-19 then it indicates that the jab works .
The analysis was carried out after 94 cases of Covid-19 were found , which indicated an efficacy rate above 90 % , suggesting no more than eight people on the vaccine caught the virus , compared to 86 of the placebo group .
How does it work ?
The jab is known as a messenger RNA ( mRNA ) vaccine , using only the virus ’ s genetic code .
It enters cells and tells them to create antigens to fight coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Full safety data will be considered by the UK ’ s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency .
If approved , rollout begins .
Pfizer and BioNTech reached supply agreements with the UK .
To save time , manufacturing of the vaccine began before they knew whether it would be effective .
Could there be problems ?
The vaccine reportedly needs to be stored at minus-70C and most health centres do not have such facilities available .

Care home staff and elderly residents may start being inoculated before Christmas, if the two-dose jab is approved by UK regulators. The programme is expected to be rolled out in the rest of the population next year
Coronavirus vaccine Q&A: When will we get it and will it be compulsory?
Experts last night told of their joy over the development of an effective vaccine that may have Britain taking its first tentative steps out of the pandemic within weeks.
Care home staff and elderly residents may start being inoculated before Christmas, if the two-dose jab is approved by UK regulators.
The programme is expected to be rolled out in the rest of the population next year.
It sparked hopes of a return to normal by the spring, after months of misery in a seemingly endless battle against Covid, that has so far resulted in 61,498 deaths.
Trials analysis has shown the vaccine, produced by US drugs giant Pfizer and German tech firm BioNTech, is 90% effective. The Government has secured access to 40 million doses.
And 10 million – enough for five million Britons – will be available to the UK by the end of the year.
Oxford University’s Professor Sir John Bell, who sits on he UK Vaccine Taskforce, said: “I am really delighted with this result.”
Asked if the jab could mean a return to normal early next year, he replied: “Yes, yes, yes, yes. I am probably the first guy to say that but I will say it with confidence.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Your vaccine questions answered
When will we get it?
By December, the vaccine might be offered to care home residents and staff, followed by over-80s, then people with a pre-existing health condition. After that it will go down the age groups, five years at a time.
Will it be compulsory?
No. There are fears that anti-vaccine scare stories are contributing to around a quarter of the population being reluctant to get the jab.
How quickly will it work?
Data on the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine does not indicate how long immunity lasts. It is delivered in two doses, 21-28 days apart. Most people will have developed full immunity 14 days after the second dose.
Image: Press Association Images) Press Association Images)
How do clinical trials work?
Vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in double blind and placebo-controlled trials, the gold standard of scientific research.
Half of participants get the vaccine and the rest a harmless placebo solution.
What are the results?
If very few people in the group that were given the vaccine get Covid-19 then it indicates that the jab works. The analysis was carried out after 94 cases of Covid-19 were found, which indicated an efficacy rate above 90%, suggesting no more than eight people on the vaccine caught the virus, compared to 86 of the placebo group.
How does it work?
The jab is known as a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine, using only the virus’s genetic code. It enters cells and tells them to create antigens to fight coronavirus.
What are the next steps?
Full safety data will be considered by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. If approved, rollout begins.
Is Britain ready for rollout?
Pfizer and BioNTech reached supply agreements with the UK. To save time, manufacturing of the vaccine began before they knew whether it would be effective.
Could there be problems?
The vaccine reportedly needs to be stored at minus-70C and most health centres do not have such facilities available.


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thedailymirror--2020-11-10--Voters in North and Midlands don't think Government is doing enough to level-up

Just one in five people in the North and Midlands believes Boris Johnson is doing enough to “ level-up ” the economy , a poll reveals today .
The Prime Minister won an 80-seat Commons majority last December by seizing “ Red Wall ” seats in traditional Labour strongholds , with his pledge to “ level-up ” tempting first-time Tory voters .
But an online Censuswide survey for campaign group HS2 East reveals voters now doubt the election promise .
The findings were seized on by high speed rail supporters pressing for HS2 's eastern leg to be guaranteed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MP Darren Henry , who chairs Parliament 's cross-party group on the “ Midlands Engine ” , said : “ Now is the time for the Government to restore public confidence in levelling-up by committing to the eastern leg of HS2.
” Backing the £106billion , 225mph line would “ create thousands of highly-skilled jobs ” in the East Midlands , “ sparking a huge improvement in local transport links and will establish the region as a centre for innovation and renewable energy generation ” , he said .
He added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the next century .
“ It must go ahead , as the Prime Minister and numerous other Cabinet ministers have repeatedly promised.
” Mr Johnson backed HS2 in February , with formal approval granted in April despite the coronavirus lockdown .
Plans for the £106billion project involve Phase 1 running from London to Birmingham , Phase 2a from Birmingham to Crewe , and Phase 2b from Crewe to Manchester , and from Birmingham to Leeds .
However , last month the Government delayed decisions on the design of the eastern section to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rail Plan for the North and the Midlands .
HS2 East 's poll of 2,193 people in the North East , North West , East Midlands , West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber found only 20 % thought the Government was doing enough to level-up .
Former Transport Secretary Lord Patrick McLoughlin said today : “ It is crystal clear that the eastern leg of HS2 must go ahead in full .
“ Any further delay will undermine the economic future of the East Midlands at a time when we need to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If Government is going to successfully level-up , it must give this project the green light.
” The study also laid bare fears about the long-term impact of the coronavirus crisis on tackling regional inequalities .
Some 59 % of those quizzed were worried the pandemic will widen social and economic inequalities , and 47 % feared it may stop the Government investing in infrastructure , welfare and affordable housing .
Seven in 10 believed Covid-19 had already stalled efforts to tackle climate change .
Shadow Transport Secretary Jim McMahon said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister has failed to deliver on his promises to the North and Midlands , and that people are rightly worried ministers are doing little to stop the wider inequality gap caused by Covid .
“ It ’ s clear we must invest in core infrastructure projects such as developing rail capacity , including high speed rail , to address the climate crisis , better connect our towns and cities and invest properly in held-back areas.
” A Department for Transport spokeswoman said : “ Covid hasn ’ t detracted the Government ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – in fact , by highlighting existing gaps in our society , the virus has reconfirmed the need to level up our country .
“ Our laser-focus on levelling up is already delivering for communities , with people starting to see new trains , more services and increased capacity across the network .
“ As we build back better from Covid , we ’ re committed to bringing the benefits of high speed rail to the East Midlands , Yorkshire and beyond and our Integrated Rail Plan will outline how projects , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work together to deliver the reliable train services that passengers need and deserve , as quickly as possible .
”

Research by the HS2 East campaign found people have lost faith in the Prime Minister's flagship pledge
Voters in North and Midlands don't think Government is doing enough to level-up
Just one in five people in the North and Midlands believes Boris Johnson is doing enough to “level-up” the economy, a poll reveals today.
The Prime Minister won an 80-seat Commons majority last December by seizing “Red Wall” seats in traditional Labour strongholds, with his pledge to “level-up” tempting first-time Tory voters.
But an online Censuswide survey for campaign group HS2 East reveals voters now doubt the election promise.
The findings were seized on by high speed rail supporters pressing for HS2's eastern leg to be guaranteed in a bid to boost economic revival.
MP Darren Henry, who chairs Parliament's cross-party group on the “Midlands Engine”, said: “Now is the time for the Government to restore public confidence in levelling-up by committing to the eastern leg of HS2.”
Backing the £106billion, 225mph line would “create thousands of highly-skilled jobs” in the East Midlands, “sparking a huge improvement in local transport links and will establish the region as a centre for innovation and renewable energy generation”, he said.
He added: “It will provide green, carbon-neutral travel for the next century.
Image: Broxtowe Conservatives WS) Broxtowe Conservatives WS) Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“It must go ahead, as the Prime Minister and numerous other Cabinet ministers have repeatedly promised.”
Mr Johnson backed HS2 in February, with formal approval granted in April despite the coronavirus lockdown.
Plans for the £106billion project involve Phase 1 running from London to Birmingham, Phase 2a from Birmingham to Crewe, and Phase 2b from Crewe to Manchester, and from Birmingham to Leeds.
Image: PA) PA)
However, last month the Government delayed decisions on the design of the eastern section to Yorkshire until after publication of an Integrated Rail Plan for the North and the Midlands.
HS2 East's poll of 2,193 people in the North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber found only 20% thought the Government was doing enough to level-up.
Former Transport Secretary Lord Patrick McLoughlin said today: “It is crystal clear that the eastern leg of HS2 must go ahead in full.
Image: PA) PA)
“Any further delay will undermine the economic future of the East Midlands at a time when we need to be decisive and boost business confidence.
“If Government is going to successfully level-up, it must give this project the green light.”
The study also laid bare fears about the long-term impact of the coronavirus crisis on tackling regional inequalities.
Some 59% of those quizzed were worried the pandemic will widen social and economic inequalities, and 47% feared it may stop the Government investing in infrastructure, welfare and affordable housing.
Seven in 10 believed Covid-19 had already stalled efforts to tackle climate change.
Shadow Transport Secretary Jim McMahon said: “These figures are a stark reminder the Prime Minister has failed to deliver on his promises to the North and Midlands, and that people are rightly worried ministers are doing little to stop the wider inequality gap caused by Covid.
Image: Rex Features) Rex Features)
“It’s clear we must invest in core infrastructure projects such as developing rail capacity, including high speed rail, to address the climate crisis, better connect our towns and cities and invest properly in held-back areas.”
A Department for Transport spokeswoman said: “Covid hasn’t detracted the Government’s focus on the North and Midlands – in fact, by highlighting existing gaps in our society, the virus has reconfirmed the need to level up our country.
“Our laser-focus on levelling up is already delivering for communities, with people starting to see new trains, more services and increased capacity across the network.
“As we build back better from Covid, we’re committed to bringing the benefits of high speed rail to the East Midlands, Yorkshire and beyond and our Integrated Rail Plan will outline how projects, including HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, can work together to deliver the reliable train services that passengers need and deserve, as quickly as possible.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-10--Mums and teachers 'more stressed than ever' by coronavirus pandemic, study finds

A mum fears her son with suspected special needs will slip between the cracks if coronavirus lockdown shuts schools again .
Boris Johnson has vowed to keep schools open , while shutting pubs and restaurants .
But some parents weary from months of home-schooling are worried about the futures of their kids with learning disabilities who have missed out on specialist help amid coronavirus pressures .
An Open Data Institute study unveiled today has found UK parents and teachers are reaching stress breaking-point during the coronavirus pandemic - with mums in particularly speaking of high anxiety .
Mum-of-two Kate Vernon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and children in the Wirral .
Her three-year-old son , Andrew , is currently being assessed for developmental disorders , but is suspected to have autism .
Andrew struggles with communication and eye-contact , and melt-downs when he is stressed .
He has yet to receive a diagnosis after the year 's delays to paediatric services , but a specialist recently told the couple he could likely get an autism diagnosis , Kate said .
Investigations into Andrew 's developmental issues were paused during pressures on the health system this year , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to protect the NHS .
But she worries her children , including `` bright '' spark Emily , five , have missed out after months off school , and being home-schooled by heavily-stressed parents with limited support from grandparents .
Kate has seen her 76-year-old mum , who is widowed , just once in eight months , as she is shielding due to health concerns .
So looking after Andrew , with all his challenges , Emily while she and her husband juggle shift work has been challenging , the mum said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and despite the desperate need for childcare help - she felt fear reuniting her children with her in-laws , worrying they could spread Covid-19 to their grandparents .
Kate said : `` It 's been awful , as Andrew struggled quite a lot with socialising and communication and he ca n't understand why he ca n't go round to see 'nin ' or go and see 'nanny ' and 'poppa . '
`` You can explain it until you 're blue in the face and it wo n't get through .
`` For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the house - and do n't get me wrong - we 're blessed to have a nice house ... but Andrew wanted to go to see his grandparents , and to go to school .
`` He was having meltdowns every single day , sometimes multiple times a day . ''
Kate said she felt fortunate compared to many other struggling families , but she still felt anxiety about managing her children and work .
Both she and her husband are unable to work from home .
Kate said her employer had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ease her stress around Andrew 's poor sleeping patterns .
Her husband 's parents live close-by , and since schools reopened and restrictions on household mixing eased to allow childcare bubbles the family had gotten huge relief , Kate said .
`` My in-laws play absolutely massive roles in our life and they have done from literally day one with both of our children .
`` When lockdown started it was so hard for the kids , missing our parents , knowing they were so close but they were n't allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to struggles with her own health , Kate had to take a few months off work in which she home-schooled the children as much as she could .
Both her children have now returned to school down the road , where Andrew is at nursery .
She was delighted but also concerned by how quickly Andrew had improved , as he seemed to respond better to not being stuck at home .
That left Kate thinking about what effect a return to a tougher lockdown would have on their family .
She noticed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ names and appears to follow books being read to him since being returned to his `` wonderful '' schoolteachers ' expertise .
Kate said she would understand if schools had to close again and the elderly had to shield again to curb the deadly spread of the virus .
However the thought of schools closing again if the situation worsens over winter worries her .
With little Andrew finally in the pipeline for a referral to a developmental disorders consultant , the mum is anxious to ensure he does n't `` slip between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited support from the couple 's parents while balancing home-schooling and work had made for a tough year , the mum said - adding she thought many parents could relate .
`` You do n't have that outlet , that ten minutes time off - somewhere for Andrew to go where you knew he was safe and secure and happy . ''
A research project carried out by Open Data Institute ( ODI ) and partners exploring the effects the pandemic on children 's lives found high levels of stress about education among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable children were referred to charity Barnardo ’ s during the pandemic so far .
The study also combed Internet forums to take UK parents ' moods , and noted stark increases in mentions of stress and mental health on popular parenting forum Mumsnet .
During April , the term “ stress ” featured five times more frequently in education-related Mumsnet posts compared to January , and “ mental health ” was among the ten most frequent phrases used in September .
The ODI team also looked at government figures , analysing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers across England .
Two thirds surveyed felt that one fifth or more of their class are behind in their learning , and 8 % felt “ almost all ” were behind .
Teachers in schools with a higher free school meals proportion on their roll were also more likely to report that their pupils were behind .
Tenisha Bennett , a nurse with a daughter in Year 2 at a state primary school in the West Midlands told Open Data researchers : “ As a nurse working three to four 12-hour shifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my daughter was a real challenge .
`` My mother sometimes helps out , but she is at high risk for catching Covid and also has to care for my little brother who has special educational needs .
`` Both kids could have gone to school , but I didn ’ t want my high-risk mum dropping them off at school and picking them up .
It was stressful for all of us.
” Has parenting during lockdown caused you stress ?
Share your views in the comments below .

EXCLUSIVE: A mum of a three-year-old with suspected autism is among scores stressed out in lockdown and fearing a coronavirus pandemic will set her children back
Mums and teachers 'more stressed than ever' by coronavirus pandemic, study finds
A mum fears her son with suspected special needs will slip between the cracks if the coronavirus lockdown shuts schools again.
Boris Johnson has vowed to keep schools open, while shutting pubs and restaurants.
But some parents weary from months of home-schooling are worried about the futures of their kids with learning disabilities who have missed out on specialist help amid coronavirus pressures.
An Open Data Institute study unveiled today has found UK parents and teachers are reaching stress breaking-point during the coronavirus pandemic - with mums in particular speaking of high anxiety.
Mum-of-two Kate Vernon, 37, lives with her husband and children on the Wirral.
Her three-year-old son, Andrew, is currently being assessed for developmental disorders, but is suspected to have autism.
Image: Vernon family) Vernon family)
Andrew struggles with communication and eye-contact, and melt-downs when he is stressed.
He has yet to receive a diagnosis after the year's delays to paediatric services, but a specialist recently told the couple he could likely get an autism diagnosis, Kate said.
Investigations into Andrew's developmental issues were paused during the pressures faced by the health system this year, his mum told Mirror Online.
Kate said she understood the need to protect the NHS.
But she worries her children, including "bright" spark Emily, five, have missed out after months off school - instead being home-schooled by heavily-stressed parents with limited support from grandparents.
Kate has seen her 76-year-old mum, who is widowed, just once in eight months as she is shielding due to health concerns.
So looking after Andrew - with all his challenges - and Emily while she and her husband juggle shift-work has been challenging, the mum said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She misses her mum terribly, and despite the desperate need for childcare help - she felt fear reuniting her children with her in-laws, worrying they could spread Covid-19 to their grandparents.
Kate said: "It's been awful, as Andrew struggled quite a lot with socialising and communication and he can't understand why he can't go round to see 'nin' or go and see 'nanny' and 'poppa.'
"You can explain it until you're blue in the face and it won't get through.
Image: PA) PA)
"For him, it's like being trapped in the house - and don't get me wrong - we're blessed to have a nice house... but Andrew wanted to go to see his grandparents, and to go to school.
"He was having meltdowns every single day, sometimes multiple times a day."
Kate said she felt fortunate compared to many other struggling families, but she still felt anxiety about managing her children and work.
Both she and her husband are unable to work from home.
Kate said her employer had kindly taken her off the night-shift rota to ease her stress around Andrew's poor sleeping patterns.
Her husband's parents live close-by, and since schools reopened and restrictions on household mixing eased to allow childcare bubbles the family had gotten huge relief, Kate said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"My in-laws play absolutely massive roles in our life and they have done from literally day one with both of our children.
"When lockdown started it was so hard for the kids, missing our parents, knowing they were so close but they weren't allowed to go to see them."
Due to struggles with her own health, Kate had to take a few months off work in which she home-schooled the children as much as she could.
Both her children have now returned to school down the road, where Andrew is at nursery.
She was delighted but also concerned by how quickly Andrew had improved, as he seemed to respond better to not being stuck at home.
That left Kate thinking about what effect a return to a tougher lockdown would have on their family.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She noticed he can now say his teachers' names and appears to follow books being read to him since being returned to his "wonderful" schoolteachers' expertise.
Kate said she would understand if schools had to close again and the elderly had to shield again to curb the deadly spread of the virus.
However the thought of them shutting again if the situation worsens over winter worries her.
With little Andrew finally in the pipeline for a referral to a developmental disorders consultant, the mum is anxious to ensure he doesn't "slip between the cracks" again.
Coping with limited support from the couple's parents while balancing home-schooling and work had made for a tough year, the mum said - adding she thought many parents could relate.
"You don't have that outlet, that ten minutes time off - somewhere for Andrew to go where you knew he was safe and secure and happy."
Children 'slipping behind' in lockdown
A research project carried out by Open Data Institute (ODI) and partners exploring the effects the pandemic on children's lives found high levels of stress about education among schools and parents.
Thousands of newly vulnerable children were referred to charity Barnardo’s during the pandemic so far.
The study also combed Internet forums to take UK parents' moods, and noted stark increases in mentions of stress and mental health on popular parenting forum Mumsnet.
During April, the term “stress” featured five times more frequently in education-related Mumsnet posts compared to January, and “mental health” was among the ten most frequent phrases used in September.
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
The ODI team also looked at government figures, analysing the results of a survey of thousands of teachers across England.
Two-thirds surveyed felt that one fifth or more of their class were behind in their learning, and 8% felt “almost all” were behind.
Teachers in schools with a higher free school meals proportion on their roll were also more likely to report that their pupils were behind.
Tenisha Bennett, a nurse with a daughter in Year 2 at a state primary school in the West Midlands told Open Data researchers: “As a nurse working three to four 12-hour shifts a week, trying to home school my daughter was a real challenge.
"My mother sometimes helps out, but she is at high risk for catching Covid and also has to care for my little brother who has special educational needs.
"Both kids could have gone to school, but I didn’t want my high-risk mum dropping them off at school and picking them up. It was stressful for all of us.”
Has parenting during lockdown caused you stress? Share your views in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-11-10--I'm A Celeb's £300,000 location fee 'saved Gwrych castle and many local jobs'

ITV has paid Gwrych Castle £300,000 to use the site for I 'm A Celebrity – and the funds have saved many jobs in the area .
Founder and head of the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust , Mark Baker , says he initially ignored ITV ’ s email to use the castle for I ’ m a Celebrity thinking it was a spam email .
Mark also admitted that he has never seen the iconic reality TV show .
But the £300,000 fee has saved the castle and many local jobs .
He said : “ I had to sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much as visited , and the actual name of the programme was never confirmed until we were very close to signing contracts in July .
`` It would usually take us over two years to raise £300,000 .
`` With the second wave of Covid , the programme has saved not only us but many local businesses .
`` Hundreds of jobs have kept going because ITV have employed them on site.
” Baker also says the word “ castle ” shouldn ’ t suggest anything luxurious to the celebrities as months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gwrych ’ s ancient masonry safe – before that , the public wasn ’ t allowed inside .
The only water supply is at the end of the long driveway leading up to the castle , so there may not be much in the way of a jungle shower .
The £300,000 will also allow a roof to be put on part of the structure after the show is finished , as Baker 's dream is to restore it fully .
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Founder and head of the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, Mark Baker says I'm A Celebrity's new location has created many local jobs for the community
ITV has paid Gwrych Castle £300,000 to use the site for I'm A Celebrity – and the funds have saved many jobs in the area.
Founder and head of the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, Mark Baker, says he initially ignored ITV’s email to use the castle for I’m a Celebrity thinking it was a spam email.
Mark also admitted that he has never seen the iconic reality TV show.
But the £300,000 fee has saved the castle and many local jobs.
He said: “I had to sign a non-disclosure agreement before anyone from ITV so much as visited, and the actual name of the programme was never confirmed until we were very close to signing contracts in July.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It would usually take us over two years to raise £300,000.
"With the second wave of Covid, the programme has saved not only us but many local businesses.
"Hundreds of jobs have kept going because ITV have employed them on site.”
Image: UGC) UGC)
Baker also says the word “castle” shouldn’t suggest anything luxurious to the celebrities as months of work by ITV has merely made Gwrych’s ancient masonry safe – before that, the public wasn’t allowed inside.
The only water supply is at the end of the long driveway leading up to the castle, so there may not be much in the way of a jungle shower.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The £300,000 will also allow a roof to be put on part of the structure after the show is finished, as Baker's dream is to restore it fully.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-11-10--Corrie spoilers: Peter hospitalised after alcohol relapse and mugging attack

Coronation Street 's Peter Barlow is hospitalised in harrowing scenes coming up next week .
After a shocking and violent mugging , he relapses with alcohol and starts to spiral into his addiction once again .
This threatens his entire relationship with Carla Connor , ( Alison King ) as he struggles to keep it a secret from her .
Peter ( Chris Gascoyne ) tries to reassure Simon over the Oliver situation but when Carla has a conflicting view , Peter and Carla become embroiled in a nasty argument and Carla is left stung .
A thug approaches Peter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refuses to give him a lift , the thug threatens to beat him up .
Later , covered in blood , Peter leans against a wall after the thug stole his taxi .
Thankfully a passerby named Barry sees Peter and calls the police , offering alcoholic Peter his hip flask full of whisky .
Peter desperately tries but fails to fight his demons , and he swigs from the hip flask .
When Peter returns home , Carla is horrified to hear about the attack and tells him how much she loves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep his secret ?
Peter avoids Carla as he tries to hide his relapse , and when Barry calls the pub to check up on Peter , Abi Franklin ( Sally Carman ) wonders what has happened .
Peter finally tells Carla the truth about his relapse and she begs him to get some help .
Later in the week , Johnny Connor and Jenny Bradley are horrified to find Peter in the bar , barely conscious .
As Sarah Platt heads towards the factory , she is concerned to see Johnny and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and returns to the factory to tell Carla .
Peter wakes to find Carla at his hospital bedside , and he tells her he loves her with all his heart and does not deserve her .
But later in the week after being discharged , Adam Barlow and Daniel Platt are horrified to find Peter in Victoria Garden , clutching an unopened bottle of whisky .
What has tipped him over the edge ?
* Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV .

Corrie's Peter relapses with his alcohol addiction after a horror mugging injures him - leading to him being hospitalised and Carla questioning their relationship
Coronation Street 's Peter Barlow is hospitalised in harrowing scenes coming up next week.
After a shocking and violent mugging, he relapses with alcohol and starts to spiral into his addiction once again.
This threatens his entire relationship with Carla Connor, (Alison King) as he struggles to keep it a secret from her.
Peter (Chris Gascoyne) tries to reassure Simon over the Oliver situation but when Carla has a conflicting view, Peter and Carla become embroiled in a nasty argument and Carla is left stung.
A thug approaches Peter in his cab, and when Peter refuses to give him a lift, the thug threatens to beat him up.
Later, covered in blood, Peter leans against a wall after the thug stole his taxi.
Thankfully a passerby named Barry sees Peter and calls the police, offering alcoholic Peter his hip flask full of whisky.
Peter desperately tries but fails to fight his demons, and he swigs from the hip flask.
When Peter returns home, Carla is horrified to hear about the attack and tells him how much she loves him - will Peter be able to keep his secret?
Peter avoids Carla as he tries to hide his relapse, and when Barry calls the pub to check up on Peter, Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) wonders what has happened.
Peter finally tells Carla the truth about his relapse and she begs him to get some help.
Later in the week, Johnny Connor and Jenny Bradley are horrified to find Peter in the bar, barely conscious.
As Sarah Platt heads towards the factory, she is concerned to see Johnny and Jenny taking a drunk Peter to hospital, and returns to the factory to tell Carla.
Peter wakes to find Carla at his hospital bedside, and he tells her he loves her with all his heart and does not deserve her.
But later in the week after being discharged, Adam Barlow and Daniel Platt are horrified to find Peter in Victoria Garden, clutching an unopened bottle of whisky.
What has tipped him over the edge?
* Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-11-10--EastEnders' Linda 'to cheat' on Mick with Max after noticing 'spark'

Linda Carter will be tempted to cheat on husband Mick Carter after noticing a `` spark '' between herself and Max Branning on EastEnders .
Recently , Mick has distanced himself from his whole family after being secretly forced to face the abuse he suffered as a child .
He has not been able to speak to anyone about being sexually abused when he was just 12 years old , resulting in daughter Frankie being born .
Instead , Mick has been lashing out and Linda has sought companionship elsewhere - and it could be in the arms on Max @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Linda end up speaking about her business idea and he decides to seize the opportunity to try and persuade Bobby to expand the age restriction on the Lucy Beale grant .
While Linda is incredibly pleased , however , Max 's attention on her has n't gone unnoticed by Sharon .
She demands that Max leaves Linda alone and later warns her friend about her suspicions of Max .
But Linda dismisses Sharon 's concerns and insists that Max is simply a friend .
Later on , Max takes Abi to Linda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her business idea .
Yet Linda is wary about what Sharon said earlier and is guarded around Max , but ends up feeling guilty after noticing the spark between them .
While at the club later , Linda feels as though Ruby is watching her and tells her that she is n't drinking .
Following Ruby 's pointed comments , Linda finds herself struggling and steels a bottle of wine before leaving .
But she stops herself and calls Mick - will he be able to stop her from taking a sip ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ *EastEnders airs Mondays at 8.05pm , Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.35pm and Fridays at 8.35pm on BBC One

Mick Carter has distanced himself from his whole family after being secretly forced to face the abuse he suffered as a child - but could this result in wife Linda seeking comfort in Max Branning?
EastEnders' Linda 'to cheat' on Mick with Max after noticing 'spark' between them?
Linda Carter will be tempted to cheat on husband Mick Carter after noticing a "spark" between herself and Max Branning on EastEnders.
Recently, Mick has distanced himself from his whole family after being secretly forced to face the abuse he suffered as a child.
He has not been able to speak to anyone about being sexually abused when he was just 12 years old, resulting in daughter Frankie being born.
Instead, Mick has been lashing out and Linda has sought companionship elsewhere - and it could be in the arms on Max.
Image: BBC/Jack Barnes) BBC/Jack Barnes)
Next week on EastEnders, Max and Linda end up speaking about her business idea and he decides to seize the opportunity to try and persuade Bobby to expand the age restriction on the Lucy Beale grant.
While Linda is incredibly pleased, however, Max's attention on her hasn't gone unnoticed by Sharon.
She demands that Max leaves Linda alone and later warns her friend about her suspicions of Max.
Image: BBC / Jack Barnes) BBC / Jack Barnes)
But Linda dismisses Sharon's concerns and insists that Max is simply a friend.
Later on, Max takes Abi to Linda's to help the former landlady with her business idea.
Yet Linda is wary about what Sharon said earlier and is guarded around Max, but ends up feeling guilty after noticing the spark between them.
While at the club later, Linda feels as though Ruby is watching her and tells her that she isn't drinking.
Following Ruby's pointed comments, Linda finds herself struggling and steels a bottle of wine before leaving.
But she stops herself and calls Mick - will he be able to stop her from taking a sip? Or will she yield to temptation?
*EastEnders airs Mondays at 8.05pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.35pm and Fridays at 8.35pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-11-09--Larsa Pippen claims she was 'seeing' Tristan Thompson before Khloé Kardashian

Kim Kardashian 's former best friend Larsa Pippen has claimed she was `` seeing '' Khloé Kardashian 's boyfriend Tristan Thompson before the pair even got together .
Larsa had a tight friendship with Kim for years before the pair mysteriously fell out earlier this year - but they never dished on why they grew apart .
And now Larsa has spilled on intimate details of her friendship with the Kardashians in a bombshell interview and claims she was with Khloé 's baby daddy first .
Speaking on Hollywood Raw podcast , Larsa claims she was `` kinda seeing Tristan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them knew he existed '' .
She said : `` I was seeing him , I had him come to LA .
I brought him to a party Kim had .
I introduced him to all of them .
`` Then a week later , or 10 days later he started seeing Khloé .
Which is fine , I don ’ t even care .
It 's whatever . ''
She added : `` I ’ m the type of person that does n't chase what ’ s not for me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will never put a leash on a man .
I don ’ t do that .
I feel like , let you be great .
If you want to be with other people , go ahead .
I ’ m great by myself . ''
Khloé and Tristan began dating in 2016 but their relationship has been rocked multiple times due to his cheating .
Just days before she gave birth to their daughter True , now two , Tristan was seen kissing another woman and heading into a hotel with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later he was accused of kissing her little sister Kylie Jenner 's best friend Jordyn Woods .
Jordyn denied anything had happened between the pair but Khloé said Tristan had admitted to everything .
While Jordyn has been shunned by the Kardashian-Jenners , Tristan was quickly welcomed back into the fold .
But it seems as though there 's no bad blood between Larsa and Tristan , as the jewellery designer claims she `` loves '' to see him with Khloe .
`` I feel like they have a beautiful baby together and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she said .
`` If they love each other then God bless .
I think when you have a family with someone it ’ s really hard to break up . ''
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LARSA PIPPEN TELLS KOURTNEY SHE WANTS THEM TO START A TALK SHOW
LARSA PIPPEN TELLS KOURTNEY SHE WANTS THEM TO START A TALK SHOW
Larsa insists she was with Khloé Kardashian's baby daddy first - "before Khloé or any of them knew he existed"
Kim Kardashian's ex pal Larsa Pippen says she was 'seeing' Tristan Thompson before Khloé
Kim Kardashian's former best friend Larsa Pippen has claimed she was "seeing" Khloé Kardashian's boyfriend Tristan Thompson before the pair even got together.
Larsa had a tight friendship with Kim for years before the pair mysteriously fell out earlier this year - but they never dished on why they grew apart.
And now Larsa has spilled on intimate details of her friendship with the Kardashians in a bombshell interview and claims she was with Khloé's baby daddy first.
Speaking on Hollywood Raw podcast, Larsa claims she was "kinda seeing Tristan before Khloé" and before "any of them knew he existed".
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She said: "I was seeing him, I had him come to LA. I brought him to a party Kim had. I introduced him to all of them.
"Then a week later, or 10 days later he started seeing Khloé. Which is fine, I don’t even care. It's whatever."
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
She added: "I’m the type of person that doesn't chase what’s not for me. I will never chase a man; I will never put a leash on a man. I don’t do that. I feel like, let you be great. If you want to be with other people, go ahead. I’m great by myself."
Khloé and Tristan began dating in 2016 but their relationship has been rocked multiple times due to his cheating.
Just days before she gave birth to their daughter True, now two, Tristan was seen kissing another woman and heading into a hotel with her.
Image: Tristan Thompson/Instagram) Tristan Thompson/Instagram)
She forgave him but a year later he was accused of kissing her little sister Kylie Jenner's best friend Jordyn Woods.
Jordyn denied anything had happened between the pair but Khloé said Tristan had admitted to everything.
While Jordyn has been shunned by the Kardashian-Jenners, Tristan was quickly welcomed back into the fold.
But it seems as though there's no bad blood between Larsa and Tristan, as the jewellery designer claims she "loves" to see him with Khloe.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
"I feel like they have a beautiful baby together and they need to work it out," she said.
"If they love each other then God bless. I think when you have a family with someone it’s really hard to break up."
Mirror Online has contacted Khloé's reps for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-09--Jack Fincham in 'blistering pain' after nose surgery following car accident

Jack Fincham has shared an update on his nose after breaking it in a car accident .
The former Love Island star , 29 , went under knife on Saturday for an emergency surgery after a medical examination revealed that he had shattered bones in his nose .
After the crash , Jack ’ s breathing was incredibly restricted by a badly-deviated septum .
Sharing an update with his fans , the reality TV favourite took to his Instagram Stories to post a glimpse of his ‘ hooter ’ .
He unveiled his bandaged nose following the operation and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Going into detail , he revealed that there has been an ‘ unbelievable ’ amount of mucus pouring from his nose since the surgery .
Despite the setback , Jack said that he was determined to restart boxing training in the next two weeks .
He poked fun at himself when he told his 2.1 million Instagram followers : “ Look at the state of my hooter .
“ State of that .
The stuff that 's been coming out of it the past few days is unbelievable.
” Jack did not hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued : “ All the original stuff 's fell off .
This is just the cast now .
It was over here .
I knew it 'd come off after a couple of days .
“ I 'm devastated I could n't fight on the card today .
I put in so much hard work ; I made the weight .
“ But , it 's just a minor setback , and I will be back .
My nose ...
I 'll be able to train on it in two weeks time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a fight early next year , 2021 , so watch out for it !
” Before signing off , Jack added : “ But , my nose is in blistering pain today .
I had to take off the big bandages , I felt too claustrophobic.
” At the end of October Jack crashed his new £35,000 Mercedes CLA .
The telly star was on his way to the pub at the weekend for a meal with girlfriend Connie O'Hara when he collided with another vehicle in Wilmington , Kent .
Jack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car park after signalling when another vehicle `` ploughed '' into him .
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Former Love Island winner Jack Fincham unveiled his bandaged nose following an emergency operation and said he was in 'blistering pain’
Jack Fincham has shared an update on his nose after breaking it in a car accident.
The former Love Island star, 29, went under knife on Saturday for an emergency surgery after a medical examination revealed that he had shattered bones in his nose.
After the crash, Jack’s breathing was incredibly restricted by a badly-deviated septum.
Sharing an update with his fans, the reality TV favourite took to his Instagram Stories to post a glimpse of his ‘hooter’.
He unveiled his bandaged nose following the operation and said he was in 'blistering pain’.
Going into detail, he revealed that there has been an ‘unbelievable’ amount of mucus pouring from his nose since the surgery.
Image: Jack Fincham/Instagram) Jack Fincham/Instagram)
Despite the setback, Jack said that he was determined to restart boxing training in the next two weeks.
He poked fun at himself when he told his 2.1 million Instagram followers: “Look at the state of my hooter.
“State of that. The stuff that's been coming out of it the past few days is unbelievable.”
Image: Jack Fincham/Instagram) Jack Fincham/Instagram)
Jack did not hold back any gruesome details, as he continued: “All the original stuff's fell off. This is just the cast now. It was over here. I knew it'd come off after a couple of days.
“I'm devastated I couldn't fight on the card today. I put in so much hard work; I made the weight.
“But, it's just a minor setback, and I will be back. My nose... I'll be able to train on it in two weeks time.
Image: Jack Fincham/Instagram) Jack Fincham/Instagram)
“And then yeh, I'll have a fight early next year, 2021, so watch out for it!”
Before signing off, Jack added: “But, my nose is in blistering pain today. I had to take off the big bandages, I felt too claustrophobic.”
At the end of October Jack crashed his new £35,000 Mercedes CLA.
Image: Jack Fincham/Instagram) Jack Fincham/Instagram)
The telly star was on his way to the pub at the weekend for a meal with girlfriend Connie O'Hara when he collided with another vehicle in Wilmington, Kent.
Jack said he was turning right into the car park after signalling when another vehicle "ploughed" into him.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-09--I'm A Celeb stars 'win secret battle over pay with bosses as rule is scrapped'

I 'm A Celebrity 's 2020 stars have reportedly been waging a secret battle over pay behind the scenes - which will now see them pocket extra cash .
In previous years , campmates have been forced to cough up 30 % of whatever they earn for six months after the show .
Following stints on I 'm A Celeb , a number of celebs were able to cash in on clothing , bringing out books and ad deals as well as new TV projects .
After spotting this , bosses put a clause into the contract which meant that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third of the money they made from as such for half a year following I 'm A Celeb .
Yet ITV have this year been forced to do a u-turn after contestants hit out , with some refusing to sign the contract , the Daily Star have reported .
ITV declined to comment when approached by Mirror Online .
This comes after former EastEnders star Shane Richie admitted that he was skint after his pantomime gigs , which were set for next month , were cancelled due to the pandemic .
Shane , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pantomime gigs , previously admitted : `` We were going to fit it around my other work as I was going on tour , doing a TV series and panto — but that all got cancelled in March .
“ And now I am literally skint .
You save money for a rainy day but you don ’ t expect the rainy day to last six months .
Thankfully I ’ ve been able to borrow money from mates , my family and the bank and my wife is now very happy we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` What an honour to be asked before lockdown .
I am so grateful and I am really looking forward to being around adults again instead of my wife and three children . ''
Like Shane , the ITV show itself has also had to make changes for lockdown .
With celebs unable to travel Down Under to the usual camp in Australia , bosses have instead set up at Gwrych Castle , Abergele in North Wales .
And joining Shane on the 20th series of the show are : fellow EastEnders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kay , Olympian Mo Farah , DJ Jordan North , author Giovanna Fletcher , Coronation Street star Beverley Callard , ex-Strictly pro AJ Pritchard , Paralympian Hollie Arnold and TV host and journalist Victoria Derbyshire .

In previous years, campmates have been forced to cough up 30% of whatever they earn for six months after the show
I'm A Celebrity's 2020 stars have reportedly been waging a secret battle over pay behind the scenes - which will now see them pocket extra cash.
In previous years, campmates have been forced to cough up 30% of whatever they earn for six months after the show.
Following stints on I'm A Celeb, a number of celebs were able to cash in on clothing, bringing out books and ad deals as well as new TV projects.
After spotting this, bosses put a clause into the contract which meant that celebs would need to hand over a third of the money they made from as such for half a year following I'm A Celeb.
Image: PA) PA)
Yet ITV have this year been forced to do a u-turn after contestants hit out, with some refusing to sign the contract, the Daily Star have reported.
ITV declined to comment when approached by Mirror Online.
Image: PA) PA)
This comes after former EastEnders star Shane Richie admitted that he was skint after his pantomime gigs, which were set for next month, were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Shane, who is paid around £100,000 for his pantomime gigs, previously admitted : "We were going to fit it around my other work as I was going on tour, doing a TV series and panto — but that all got cancelled in March.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
“And now I am literally skint. You save money for a rainy day but you don’t expect the rainy day to last six months. Thankfully I’ve been able to borrow money from mates, my family and the bank and my wife is now very happy we can finally pay off the credit card.
"What an honour to be asked before lockdown. I am so grateful and I am really looking forward to being around adults again instead of my wife and three children."
Like Shane, the ITV show itself has also had to make changes for lockdown. With celebs unable to travel Down Under to the usual camp in Australia, bosses have instead set up at Gwrych Castle, Abergele in North Wales.
And joining Shane on the 20th series of the show are: fellow EastEnders star Jess Plummer, TV host Vernon Kay, Olympian Mo Farah, DJ Jordan North, author Giovanna Fletcher, Coronation Street star Beverley Callard, ex-Strictly pro AJ Pritchard, Paralympian Hollie Arnold and TV host and journalist Victoria Derbyshire.
*I'm A Celebrity returns on Sunday on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-11-09--Dominic West 'admits to having feelings for Lily James which could end marriage'

Dominic West 's marriage is hanging in the balance after his intimate holiday in Italy with Lily James , according to sources close to the actor 's wife .
It has been reported that the 51-year-old star of The Affair has admitted to `` having feelings '' for his 31-year-old co-star and photos showed them allegedly kissing at a restaurant during their Italian break .
The revelation four weeks ago led to Dominic and his wife , Catherine FitzGerald , issuing a statement outside their Wiltshire home , in which they insisted that their marriage was still `` strong '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that their relationship is `` as good as over '' after friends close to Catherine have said that Dominic has spoken about how he feels about Lily .
A source told the publication : `` Catherine has told those closest to her that Dominic has admitted having feelings for Lily .
“ At first it seemed as though the whole thing was just a one-off but Catherine has since said it ’ s become obvious it was more than that . ''
Catherine is reportedly `` crushed '' by the revelation , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with `` coming to terms with '' where this leaves their marriage .
The source has alleged that Catherine has told her closest pals that `` their marriage is as good as over now '' and that she `` doesn ’ t think there is a way past this.
” This is a far cry from the united front the couple put on in the wake of the photos being published , with Catherine holding a note on which it been handwritten that they were `` very much still together '' .
Catherine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glin Castle in Ireland without Dominic , as she had a `` crisis summit '' about her marriage with her two sisters .
A family friend told The Sun : “ Catherine is lying low but she is still talking with Dominic about where they go now .
`` It has been a humiliating period for her and she wants Dominic to clean up the mess that ’ s been created.
” Lily , who split from Doctor Who actor Matt Smith earlier this year , has not publicly commented on her relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the set of The Pursuit Of Love , an upcoming period drama on the BBC .
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Dominic West has reportedly 'admitted' to having feelings for Lily James after the pair were photographed enjoying an intimate trip to Italy, four weeks ago
Dominic West 'admits to having feelings for Lily James which could end marriage'
Dominic West's marriage is hanging in the balance after his intimate holiday in Italy with Lily James, according to sources close to the actor's wife.
It has been reported that the 51-year-old star of The Affair has admitted to "having feelings" for his 31-year-old co-star and photos showed them allegedly kissing at a restaurant during their Italian break.
The revelation four weeks ago led to Dominic and his wife, Catherine FitzGerald, issuing a statement outside their Wiltshire home, in which they insisted that their marriage was still "strong".
Now, The Sun has reported that their relationship is "as good as over" after friends close to Catherine have said that Dominic has spoken about how he feels about Lily.
Image: MIKE / SplashNews.com) MIKE / SplashNews.com)
A source told the publication: "Catherine has told those closest to her that Dominic has admitted having feelings for Lily.
“At first it seemed as though the whole thing was just a one-off but Catherine has since said it’s become obvious it was more than that."
Catherine is reportedly "crushed" by the revelation, the source said, and she is struggling with "coming to terms with" where this leaves their marriage.
The source has alleged that Catherine has told her closest pals that "their marriage is as good as over now" and that she " doesn’t think there is a way past this.”
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar/Hearst UK) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Harper's Bazaar/Hearst UK)
This is a far cry from the united front the couple put on in the wake of the photos being published, with Catherine holding a note on which it been handwritten that they were "very much still together".
Catherine then left for her family home in Glin Castle in Ireland without Dominic, as she had a "crisis summit" about her marriage with her two sisters.
A family friend told The Sun: “Catherine is lying low but she is still talking with Dominic about where they go now.
"It has been a humiliating period for her and she wants Dominic to clean up the mess that’s been created.”
Image: MIKE / SplashNews.com) MIKE / SplashNews.com)
Lily, who split from Doctor Who actor Matt Smith earlier this year, has not publicly commented on her relationship with Dominic.
Lily met Dominic on the set of The Pursuit Of Love, an upcoming period drama on the BBC.
Mirror Online has contacted Dominic West's representatives for comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-09--Chrissy Teigen's daughter Luna's 'beautiful' gesture to late baby brother

Chrissy Teigen has shared the touching gesture her daughter Luna , four , did after the family collected baby Jack 's ashes .
The model , 33 , and 41-year-old husband John Legend - who share children Miles and Luna - are grieving after they lost their third child five-weeks ago .
And on Monday the beauty revealed that she was overcome with emotion when she noticed a sweet thing Luna did to honour her baby brother .
In an Instagram post Chrissy posted footage of a small white box next to a cuddly toy bear .
The cook book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby Jack 's ashes and revealed that Luna has placed the plush toy next to the box when understanding about the box .
Chrissy said of the bittersweet moment : `` This is the cutest , most beautiful thing I 've ever seen .
`` We just got baby Jack 's ashes back so they are in here for now with some blessed Thai string and Luna put a little therapy bear around him . ''
The stunning star then explained that Luna placed a sweet treat on the box and she told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came down and she gave him a piece of her favorite snack - a tiny piece of Pirate 's Booty . ''
Proving her daughter made her proud , she added : `` She is ...
I ca n't ...
I do n't know , she 's amazing . ''
Chrissy added a second clip that showed little Luna talking to the bear and the box holding her late brother 's remains .
She said : `` Hi guys .
Hi , this is Baby Jack and I 'm Teddy , I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Chrissy penned alongside the post : `` Im just thinking a lot about jack today .
our house is very open about life , death , grief , everything really .
we try to explain things well and answer every question imaginable in a beautiful , spiritual but literal way .
`` I know this is a weird post but I just wanted to share these to always remember my incredibly empathetic little mini .
life is infinitely better with her in it .
I miss u , jack .
we miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singer John shared a string of images as they broke the tragic news that their baby boy Jack had died on September 30 .
The pair had announced their pregnancy in August .
The couple married in September 2013 after being together for six years .
If you have been affected by this story , advice and support can be found at Sands ( stillbirth and neonatal death charity ) .
You can call them on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline @ sands.org.uk

Chrissy Teigen revealed that she was overcome with emotion when she noticed a sweet thing her little daughter Luna, four, did to honour her late baby brother
Chrissy Teigen has shared the touching gesture her daughter Luna, four, did after the family collected baby Jack's ashes.
The model, 33, and 41-year-old husband John Legend - who share children Miles and Luna - are grieving after they lost their third child five-weeks ago.
And on Monday the beauty revealed that she was overcome with emotion when she noticed a sweet thing Luna did to honour her baby brother.
In an Instagram post Chrissy posted footage of a small white box next to a cuddly toy bear.
The cook book author told that the white box contained baby Jack's ashes and revealed that Luna has placed the plush toy next to the box when understanding about the box.
Chrissy said of the bittersweet moment: "This is the cutest, most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
"We just got baby Jack's ashes back so they are in here for now with some blessed Thai string and Luna put a little therapy bear around him."
The stunning star then explained that Luna placed a sweet treat on the box and she told: "The best part is I came down and she gave him a piece of her favorite snack - a tiny piece of Pirate's Booty."
Proving her daughter made her proud, she added: "She is...I can't... I don't know, she's amazing."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Chrissy added a second clip that showed little Luna talking to the bear and the box holding her late brother's remains.
She said: "Hi guys. Hi, this is Baby Jack and I'm Teddy, I'm Luna, how you doing today?"
Chrissy penned alongside the post: "Im just thinking a lot about jack today. our house is very open about life, death, grief, everything really. we try to explain things well and answer every question imaginable in a beautiful, spiritual but literal way.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I know this is a weird post but I just wanted to share these to always remember my incredibly empathetic little mini. life is infinitely better with her in it. I miss u, jack. we miss you a lot."
Chrissy and singer John shared a string of images as they broke the tragic news that their baby boy Jack had died on September 30.
Image: Chrissy Teigen/Instagram) Chrissy Teigen/Instagram)
The pair had announced their pregnancy in August.
The couple married in September 2013 after being together for six years.
If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Sands (stillbirth and neonatal death charity). You can call them on 0808 164 3332 or email helpline@sands.org.uk


thedailymirror--2020-11-09--Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! co-creator Ken Spears dies aged 82

Ken Spears has died at the age of 82 .
The Scooby-Doo , Where Are You !
cartoons co-creator died on Friday from complications related to Lewy body dementia , his son Kevin Spears has told .
`` Ken will forever be remembered for his wit , his story-telling , his loyalty to family , and his strong work ethic , '' the writer 's son told Variety in a statement .
`` Ken has not only made a lasting impression on his family , but he has touched the lives of many as co-creator of 'Scooby-Doo . '
Ken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout his life and he will continue to live on in our hearts . ''
Speaking about how he did not expect Scooby Doo to be such a hit , Ken previously told ScoobyAddicts.com that was `` worried it would n't last but one season , much less 38 years . ''
Ken 's sad death comes just three-months after his Scooby-Doo colleague Joe Ruby passed away .
At the end of August Joe died of natural causes in Westlake Village , California , according to Deadline .
The cartoon series that catapulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1969 and it followed Great Dane Scooby-Doo in helping to solve mysteries alongside Shaggy , Velma , Daphne and Fred .
The cartoon aired on CBS until 1976 and has been the subject of several reboots since , as well as film adaptations and spinoffs .
Ken and Ruby started Ruby-Spears Productions which created Alvin and the Chipmunks , Mister T , Superman and Thundarr the Barbarian .
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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! cartoons co-creator Ken Spears died on Friday from complications related to Lewy body dementia
Ken Spears has died at the age of 82.
The Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! cartoons co-creator died on Friday from complications related to Lewy body dementia, his son Kevin Spears has told.
"Ken will forever be remembered for his wit, his story-telling, his loyalty to family, and his strong work ethic," the writer's son told Variety in a statement.
"Ken has not only made a lasting impression on his family, but he has touched the lives of many as co-creator of 'Scooby-Doo.' Ken has been a role model for us throughout his life and he will continue to live on in our hearts."
Speaking about how he did not expect Scooby Doo to be such a hit, Ken previously told ScoobyAddicts.com that was "worried it wouldn't last but one season, much less 38 years."
Ken's sad death comes just three-months after his Scooby-Doo colleague Joe Ruby passed away.
At the end of August Joe died of natural causes in Westlake Village, California, according to Deadline.
The cartoon series that catapulted the talented men to fame premiered in 1969 and it followed Great Dane Scooby-Doo in helping to solve mysteries alongside Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred.
The cartoon aired on CBS until 1976 and has been the subject of several reboots since, as well as film adaptations and spinoffs.
Ken and Ruby started Ruby-Spears Productions which created Alvin and the Chipmunks, Mister T, Superman and Thundarr the Barbarian.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-09--Covid-19 increases your risk of developing psychiatric disorders, study warns

From a dry cough to a loss of sense of smell , coronavirus is known to be associated with a range of unpleasant symptoms .
Now , a new study has warned that having Covid-19 also increases your risk of developing psychiatric disorders , including anxiety , depression and insomnia .
Scientists from the University of Oxford analysed electronic health records of 69 million people in the USA , including over 62,000 Covid-19 patients .
Their analysis revealed that in the three months following a positive Covid-19 test , 1 in 5 survivors were found to get a diagnosis of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time .
That ’ s about twice as likely as for people without Covid-19 , according to the researchers .
Covid-19 was also found to be linked with new psychiatric diagnoses in people who already had a history of psychiatric problems .
Professor Paul Harrison , who led the study , said : “ People have been worried that COVID-19 survivors will be at greater risk of mental health problems , and our findings in a large and detailed study show this to be likely .
“ Services need to be ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results are likely to be underestimates of the actual number of cases .
We urgently need research to investigate the causes and identify new treatments.
” The analysis also found that people with pre-existing psychiatric disorders were 65 % morel likely to be diagnosed with Covid-19 than those without .
Dr Max Taquet , who worked on the study , said : “ This finding was unexpected and needs investigation .
In the meantime , having a psychiatric disorder should be added to the list of risk factors for COVID-19.
” While the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts suggest that it ’ s likely due to a combination of factors .
Dr Michael Bloomfield , Head of Translational Psychiatry Research Group and Consultant Psychiatrist at University College London ( UCL ) , who was not involved in the study , said : “ This well conducted study adds to a growing body of evidence that COVID increases the risk of a range of psychiatric illnesses including post-traumatic stress disorder .
“ This is likely due to a combination of the psychological stressors associated with this particular pandemic and the physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work is needed to understand this fully .
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Scientists from the University of Oxford have warned that having Covid-19 also increases your risk of developing psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression and insomnia
From a dry cough to a loss of sense of smell, coronavirus is known to be associated with a range of unpleasant symptoms.
Now, a new study has warned that having Covid-19 also increases your risk of developing psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Scientists from the University of Oxford analysed electronic health records of 69 million people in the USA, including over 62,000 Covid-19 patients.
Their analysis revealed that in the three months following a positive Covid-19 test, 1 in 5 survivors were found to get a diagnosis of anxiety, depression or insomnia for the first time.
That’s about twice as likely as for people without Covid-19, according to the researchers.
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Covid-19 was also found to be linked with new psychiatric diagnoses in people who already had a history of psychiatric problems.
Professor Paul Harrison, who led the study, said: “People have been worried that COVID-19 survivors will be at greater risk of mental health problems, and our findings in a large and detailed study show this to be likely.
“Services need to be ready to provide care, especially since our results are likely to be underestimates of the actual number of cases. We urgently need research to investigate the causes and identify new treatments.”
The analysis also found that people with pre-existing psychiatric disorders were 65% morel likely to be diagnosed with Covid-19 than those without.
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Dr Max Taquet, who worked on the study, said: “This finding was unexpected and needs investigation. In the meantime, having a psychiatric disorder should be added to the list of risk factors for COVID-19.”
While the reason for the link remains unclear, experts suggest that it’s likely due to a combination of factors.
Dr Michael Bloomfield, Head of Translational Psychiatry Research Group and Consultant Psychiatrist at University College London (UCL), who was not involved in the study, said: “This well conducted study adds to a growing body of evidence that COVID increases the risk of a range of psychiatric illnesses including post-traumatic stress disorder.
“This is likely due to a combination of the psychological stressors associated with this particular pandemic and the physical effects of the illness, although further work is needed to understand this fully.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-09--I'm A Celebrity 2020 stars childhood snaps show them before finding fame

Remember their innocent little faces once the tantrums start in the I ’ m A Celebrity camp ... Because they @ @ @ @ @ preparing to fight it out to be king or queen of the castle in the @ @ @ @ @ .
There will be no king or queen of the jungle in Australia this year @ @ @ @ @ Celebrity has officially kicked off with stars of soaps , sport and Strictly Come Dancing @ @ @ @ @ up .
The hit series is taking place at Gwrych Castle , Abergele in North @ @ @ @ @ unveiled the full line up on Sunday night .
Here , we take a trip @ @ @ @ @ year 's I 'm A Celeb stars .
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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here 2020 line-up
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here 2020 line-up
I'm A Celebrity has officially kicked off with stars of soaps, sport and Strictly Come Dancing amongst this year's line up and here, we take a look at the star's in their younger years
Remember their innocent little faces once the tantrums start in the I’m A Celebrity camp...
Because they grew up into the stars preparing to fight it out to be king or queen of the castle in the new series starting on Sunday.
There will be no king or queen of the jungle in Australia this year - but I'm A Celebrity has officially kicked off with stars of soaps, sport and Strictly Come Dancing amongst this year's line up.
The hit series is taking place at Gwrych Castle, Abergele in North Wales and a preview show unveiled the full line up on Sunday night.
Here, we take a trip down memory lane with this year's I'm A Celeb stars.
AJ Pritchard
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Victoria Derbyshire
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Beverly Callard
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Shane Richie
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Jordan North
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Jessica Plummer
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Mo Farah
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Hollie Arnold
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Giovanna Fletcher
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Vernon Kay
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thedailymirror--2020-11-09--John Lewis alternate ad melts hearts with touching story of dog and its owner

A Christmas advert has already melted hearts across the nation before it 's even been aired , and it 's even giving John Lewis a run for their money .
The advert - which reportedly cost nothing to make - tells a touching story of a man and his loyal furry companion Bruno that has been viewed more than a million times on YouTube .
The five-minute long ad was put together by a man named Sam Clegg , who warned viewers that it 's a `` sad song and video that will make you cry ” .
And indeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the moving storyline left them in tears , as the five-minute clip sees Sam sing the backing track , while his very own dad stars in the ad .
And Sam 's wholesome reason for creating the advert adds even more of a touching aspect , as he revealed the ad was made in a bid to raise funds for a charity that supports the elderly at a time like this .
Sam told The Sun : `` This song/advert is dedicated to everyone who has faced hardships in 2020 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorrow which some viewers may find distressing , but with this video/campaign we hope to turn a negative into a positive by donating all of the proceeds made from the song to multiple charities that support the elderly in the UK ! ''
He added : “ This Christmas Advert Concept for John Lewis was filmed to show the bond between humans and dogs .
Many elderly people rely on their animal family for their wellbeing.
” The touching advert sets the scene from the get-go , as the bond between the elderly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As the man counts down till Christmas , they indulge in festive treats before heading out on a walk together .
It is then when the worst happens , and Bruno goes missing .
Desperate to find his loyal companion , the elderly man puts up posters in search of his missing dog .
The advert unfortunately has a tragic ending , but Sam insists it 's the dramatic ending that really highlights just how vulnerable the elderly are this time of year .
Naturally , the heart-wrenching advert saw viewers flock to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about their reactions to the storyline .
`` This made me cry like a banshee !
The song and cause is amazing .
CHRISTMAS NO 1 PLEASE !
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! ''
one emotional viewer wrote .
Another wrote : “ Omg this is so sad .
Was just thinking about the song and it brought tears to my eyes.
” A third added : “ There isn ’ t much that makes me cry but this ... this got me crying , and you don ’ t need to be sorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video .
Keep up the good work.
” While a fourth agreed , adding : “ This truly moved me to tears so emotional but its so true ! ''
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JOHN LEWIS CHRISTMAS ALTERNATIVE AD HAS VIEWERS IN TEARS OVER MOVING STORY OF A MAN & HIS DOG
JOHN LEWIS CHRISTMAS ALTERNATIVE AD HAS VIEWERS IN TEARS OVER MOVING STORY OF A MAN & HIS DOG
The advert - which reportedly cost nothing to make - tells a touching story of a man and his loyal furry companion Bruno
Poignant Christmas ad with man and his dog dubbed more heartwrenching than John Lewis ads
A Christmas advert has already melted hearts across the nation before it's even been aired, and it's even giving John Lewis a run for their money.
The advert - which reportedly cost nothing to make - tells a touching story of a man and his loyal furry companion Bruno that has been viewed more than a million times on YouTube.
The five-minute long ad was put together by a man named Sam Clegg, who warned viewers that it's a "sad song and video that will make you cry”.
And indeed it did.
Millions of people have said the moving storyline left them in tears, as the five-minute clip sees Sam sing the backing track, while his very own dad stars in the ad.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
And Sam's wholesome reason for creating the advert adds even more of a touching aspect, as he revealed the ad was made in a bid to raise funds for a charity that supports the elderly at a time like this.
Sam told The Sun: "This song/advert is dedicated to everyone who has faced hardships in 2020.
“This story is one of loss and sorrow which some viewers may find distressing, but with this video/campaign we hope to turn a negative into a positive by donating all of the proceeds made from the song to multiple charities that support the elderly in the UK!"
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He added: “This Christmas Advert Concept for John Lewis was filmed to show the bond between humans and dogs. Many elderly people rely on their animal family for their wellbeing.”
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The touching advert sets the scene from the get-go, as the bond between the elderly man and his dog become apparent.
As the man counts down till Christmas, they indulge in festive treats before heading out on a walk together.
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It is then when the worst happens, and Bruno goes missing.
Desperate to find his loyal companion, the elderly man puts up posters in search of his missing dog.
The advert unfortunately has a tragic ending, but Sam insists it's the dramatic ending that really highlights just how vulnerable the elderly are this time of year.
Naturally, the heart-wrenching advert saw viewers flock to the comments section as they opened up about their reactions to the storyline.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
"This made me cry like a banshee! The song and cause is amazing. CHRISTMAS NO 1 PLEASE!!!!!" one emotional viewer wrote.
Another wrote: “Omg this is so sad. Was just thinking about the song and it brought tears to my eyes.”
A third added: “There isn’t much that makes me cry but this... this got me crying, and you don’t need to be sorry, because it’s an amazing video. Keep up the good work.”
While a fourth agreed, adding: “This truly moved me to tears so emotional but its so true!"
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thedailymirror--2020-11-09--Schoolboy considered mutilating own genitals after being abused by teacher, 25

A schoolteacher has been jailed for starting a two-year sexual relationship with a schoolboy when he was 15 .
Fay Mcrobbie groomed the youngster , who said he had considered harming himself to make her less attractive to her .
Mcrobbie was 25 when she kissed him and began an abusive relationship .
When he broke off the relationship and started seeing a girl of his age , Mcrobbie penned a letter threatening to kill herself .
A judge heard how the boy was so desperate to sever ties with her that he was seriously considering genital mutilation .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me if she was feeling sad , I had started to distance myself from my friends and family .
`` The relationship only got worse , arguments were getting more frequent and the reasons were getting more silly each time .
I was becoming severely depressed as I could not speak to anyone , Fay was my only friend .
`` As I was going to be leaving school and going to college , I wanted to stop talking to Fay but she was planning a future for us . ''
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about my new girlfriend and she went crazy .
She made it her mission to break us apart .
At the time I would have done anything to get her away from me , I even considered genital mutilation - I thought if I had nothing there to interest her then she might leave me alone . ''
The `` wholly inappropriate '' relationship began while Mcrobbie was teaching at a school in Berks .
The pupil , who can not be named for legal reasons , told Reading Crown Court : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took a turn and we kissed .
Before this point I did not have any interest in girls , it was unexpected for me .
`` Over the summer holidays we went to a friend 's house , this was the first time we had sex .
I felt I wanted to run away , I was very much not ready , it was the first time I was naked in front of someone else .
`` I felt dirty , I could not stand the sight of myself in the mirror and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away . ''
After the relationship had turned sour , the victim later disclosed his secret to an employer who , with his permission , informed police .
Mcrobbie was arrested on May 16 2019 and gave a `` no comment '' interview but later admitted three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity .
Defending the sobbing teacher , Robert Slinn said : `` Fay is appalled by her actions .
She has gained real insight into the lasting damage her behaviour has had on the victim .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but she was fatalistic in her own view .
`` She was unable to view a future for herself , she was seeking validation .
She knew that this relationship was , from the outset , a breach of trust and wholly wrong .
`` Her relationship with the victim was , although wholly inappropriate , a genuine affection .
Despite being completely misplaced , she believed she was in a relationship . ''
The court heard how at the time the teacher was a chronic suicide risk and `` her arms still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the defence barrister added .
Judge Paul Dugdale said : `` The victim was 10 years younger than you when you first got involved with him .
It is clear from what I have read that he was a shy , somewhat vulnerable 15-year-old .
`` There is no doubt that you groomed him .
You specifically went out of your way to be nice to him . ''
And he added : `` You were in a position of trust as his teacher and you treated him like your boyfriend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ no doubt it was due to your own mental health issues that you did regard him as your boyfriend .
`` You involved him in a full relationship , he was far too young and vulnerable to be in that state with anybody let alone an adult who is 10 years older than him .
From what he told me , it is clear you placed a huge amount of emotional pressure on him , especially when he wanted to end the relationship . ''
Mcrobbie , of Wallingford , Oxfordshire , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years .

Fay Mcrobbie, who worked at a school in Wokingham, groomed the youngster, who said he had considered harming himself to make her less attractive to her, after the two-year relationship ended
A schoolteacher has been jailed for starting a two-year sexual relationship with a schoolboy when he was 15.
Fay Mcrobbie groomed the youngster, who said he had considered harming himself to make her less attractive to her.
Mcrobbie was 25 when she kissed him and began an abusive relationship.
When he broke off the relationship and started seeing a girl of his age, Mcrobbie penned a letter threatening to kill herself.
A judge heard how the boy was so desperate to sever ties with her that he was seriously considering genital mutilation.
The victim said: "She would turn to me if she was feeling sad, I had started to distance myself from my friends and family.
Image: Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
"The relationship only got worse, arguments were getting more frequent and the reasons were getting more silly each time. I was becoming severely depressed as I could not speak to anyone, Fay was my only friend.
"As I was going to be leaving school and going to college, I wanted to stop talking to Fay but she was planning a future for us."
And he continued: "Fay found out about my new girlfriend and she went crazy. She made it her mission to break us apart. At the time I would have done anything to get her away from me, I even considered genital mutilation - I thought if I had nothing there to interest her then she might leave me alone."
Image: Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
The "wholly inappropriate" relationship began while Mcrobbie was teaching at a school in Berks.
The pupil, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told Reading Crown Court: "One day we were play-fighting when things took a turn and we kissed. Before this point I did not have any interest in girls, it was unexpected for me.
"Over the summer holidays we went to a friend's house, this was the first time we had sex. I felt I wanted to run away, I was very much not ready, it was the first time I was naked in front of someone else.
"I felt dirty, I could not stand the sight of myself in the mirror and I felt my innocence had been taken away."
After the relationship had turned sour, the victim later disclosed his secret to an employer who, with his permission, informed police.
Mcrobbie was arrested on May 16 2019 and gave a "no comment" interview but later admitted three counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
Defending the sobbing teacher, Robert Slinn said: "Fay is appalled by her actions. She has gained real insight into the lasting damage her behaviour has had on the victim. She knew it was damaging at the time but she was fatalistic in her own view.
"She was unable to view a future for herself, she was seeking validation. She knew that this relationship was, from the outset, a breach of trust and wholly wrong.
"Her relationship with the victim was, although wholly inappropriate, a genuine affection. Despite being completely misplaced, she believed she was in a relationship."
The court heard how at the time the teacher was a chronic suicide risk and "her arms still bear the scars from that period," the defence barrister added.
Judge Paul Dugdale said: "The victim was 10 years younger than you when you first got involved with him. It is clear from what I have read that he was a shy, somewhat vulnerable 15-year-old.
"There is no doubt that you groomed him. You specifically went out of your way to be nice to him."
And he added: "You were in a position of trust as his teacher and you treated him like your boyfriend. The sad part is that I have no doubt it was due to your own mental health issues that you did regard him as your boyfriend.
"You involved him in a full relationship, he was far too young and vulnerable to be in that state with anybody let alone an adult who is 10 years older than him. From what he told me, it is clear you placed a huge amount of emotional pressure on him, especially when he wanted to end the relationship."
Mcrobbie, of Wallingford, Oxfordshire, was jailed for two years and four months and will be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.