thedailymirror--2020-09-19--'Paedophile filmed himself raping baby while changing diaper’ during bath time

A suspected paedophile is accused of raping a baby while changing her nappy during bath time , just six months after watching her birth .
Brice Gage Watkins , 22 , from Oklahoma , USA , is accused of filming himself sexually assaulting a baby and is now in police custody in San Marcos , Texas .
Friends say they were sent footage of the alleged assault with one claiming she told the baby 's mum .
Watkinswas charged with three counts of lewd acts to a child under 12 and one count of manufacturing child pornography .
The footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the baby 's mother from Watkins ' Facebook account on August 11 , a court document shows .
One of the women recognised the child and the background when she opened the message that day and immediately reported it to authorities , according to court documents obtained by The Sun .
A police affidavit suggests the clip showed `` Brice Watkins doing inappropriate things to the child . ''
Police interviewed the women who allegedly identified Watkins as the man in the video molesting the child .
Mutual friend Shelby Minnick , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unrelated charges , claims she was also sent the footage .
Minnick told The Sun she considered Watkins as `` a good guy '' and her `` best friend '' until that moment .
But she said prior to her recent arrest , she saw several clips of Watkins allegedly sexually assaulting the child while `` giving her a bath in the process of changing her diaper . ''
Speaking to The Sun from jail , she added : `` I was beyond disgusted .
He was there to see the child born @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought he would do anything like this . ''
She added : `` [ The baby 's mother ] became aware of the video from me .
I immediately called her .
`` She was out getting us breakfast .
I said she needed to get home right now [ because ] there was something with [ her baby ] I needed to show her .
`` She started panicking .
She got there in about five minutes .
I had to show her and that was probably the hardest thing I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bawled , how any mother would act .
We then contacted police . ''
Minnick said the footage was sent to two of her close friends with the message `` whose baby is this ? ''
She claims `` nobody knew anything '' about the alleged assaults until the clip emerged which she described as a `` screen recording of [ someone scrolling ] through his [ phone 's camera roll ] gallery . ''
She said : `` You could see in the video he had set the phone up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ videos , five different videos in one recording , when she was like six months old . ''
From the clip , Minnick claims Watkins ' clothes and hair cut gave away `` how old '' the baby was and `` when '' it happened .
He was arrested on September 10 at the home of an acquaintance from a tip following a manhunt .
Speaking on Thursday , officials from Oklahoma City Police Department said : `` You may recall Watkins was wanted for allegedly raping a six-month-old baby , recording it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our investigators just learned that fugitive Brice Watkins was taken into custody in San Marcos , Texas .
`` Members of the US Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force received info that he was possibly hiding out at a residence in San Marcos and were able to take him into custody this afternoon .
`` A big thank you to all of you who took the time to share this info .
Ultimately , it helped lead to his arrest .
`` Great work by the Marshals and all other investigators involved with @ @ @ @

WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS - Brice Gage Watkins, 22, from Oklahoma, is accused of filming himself sexually assaulting a child. Friends say they were sent footage of the alleged assault with one claiming she told the baby's mum.
A suspected paedophile is accused of raping a baby while changing her nappy during bath time, just six months after watching her birth.
Brice Gage Watkins, 22, from Oklahoma, USA, is accused of filming himself sexually assaulting a baby and is now in police custody in San Marcos, Texas.
Friends say they were sent footage of the alleged assault with one claiming she told the baby's mum.
Watkinswas charged with three counts of lewd acts to a child under 12 and one count of manufacturing child pornography.
The footage was sent to two female friends of the baby's mother from Watkins' Facebook account on August 11, a court document shows.
Image: Brice Watkins/Facebook) Brice Watkins/Facebook)
One of the women recognised the child and the background when she opened the message that day and immediately reported it to authorities, according to court documents obtained by The Sun.
A police affidavit suggests the clip showed "Brice Watkins doing inappropriate things to the child."
Police interviewed the women who allegedly identified Watkins as the man in the video molesting the child.
Mutual friend Shelby Minnick, who is currently being held in jail on unrelated charges, claims she was also sent the footage.
Image: Oklohoma City Police) Oklohoma City Police)
Minnick told The Sun she considered Watkins as "a good guy" and her "best friend" until that moment.
But she said prior to her recent arrest, she saw several clips of Watkins allegedly sexually assaulting the child while "giving her a bath in the process of changing her diaper."
Speaking to The Sun from jail, she added: "I was beyond disgusted. He was there to see the child born.
"I never in my life thought he would do anything like this."
She added: "[The baby's mother] became aware of the video from me. I immediately called her.
"She was out getting us breakfast. I said she needed to get home right now [because] there was something with [her baby] I needed to show her.
"She started panicking. She got there in about five minutes. I had to show her and that was probably the hardest thing I have ever done.
"She lost it, bawled, how any mother would act. We then contacted police."
Image: Brice Watkins/Facebook) Brice Watkins/Facebook)
Minnick said the footage was sent to two of her close friends with the message "whose baby is this?"
She claims "nobody knew anything" about the alleged assaults until the clip emerged which she described as a "screen recording of [someone scrolling] through his [phone's camera roll] gallery."
She said: "You could see in the video he had set the phone up to film.
"He had taken multiple videos, five different videos in one recording, when she was like six months old."
From the clip, Minnick claims Watkins' clothes and hair cut gave away "how old" the baby was and "when" it happened.
He was arrested on September 10 at the home of an acquaintance from a tip following a manhunt.
Speaking on Thursday, officials from Oklahoma City Police Department said: "You may recall Watkins was wanted for allegedly raping a six-month-old baby, recording it and distributing on social media.
"Our investigators just learned that fugitive Brice Watkins was taken into custody in San Marcos, Texas.
"Members of the US Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force received info that he was possibly hiding out at a residence in San Marcos and were able to take him into custody this afternoon.
"A big thank you to all of you who took the time to share this info. Ultimately, it helped lead to his arrest.
"Great work by the Marshals and all other investigators involved with this case."


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Boris Johnson 'worried about money' and if 'he can afford a nanny' on £150k wage

A 'subdued ' Boris Johnson is said to be worried about money and the ability to afford childcare after taking a substantial pay cut to run the country .
Those close to the Prime Minister have reportedly described him as having `` misery etched on his face '' as he attempts to steer the UK through a pandemic and Brexit negotiations .
And his friends allege that he now has money worries to add to his existing pressures , after he gave up his newspaper column with the Daily Telegraph , thought to be worth £275,000 , plus lucrative fees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salary of £150,000 .
Mr Johnson is thought to be concerned about supporting four of his six children through university , while also affording childcare costs for his youngest son , Wilfred , born on 29 April this year .
Boris and his fiancee , Carrie Symonds , get the use of the flat above No 11 Downing Street , which is taxed as benefit in kind .
Sign up to start your day with Jason Beattie ’ s email briefing at mirror.co.uk/email - bringing analysis of the political picture straight to your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for food sent up from Downing Street 's kitchen and is presented with a bill by the Government every time he wants to host friends at his country retreat , Chequers .
One friend told The Times : `` Boris , like other prime ministers , is very , very badly served .
He does n't have a housekeeper - he has a single cleaner and they 're worried about being able to afford a nanny .
`` He 's stuck in the flat and Downing Street is not a nice place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Élysée or the White House where you can get away from it all because they 're so big .
Even if he or Carrie want to go into the rose garden they have to go through the office . ''
It 's also claimed that Mr Johnson detests being `` at the helm in rough seas '' and that his usual jovial and upbeat outlook has been replaced by darker moods .
This week , he warned that the UK is “ now seeing a second wave coming in ” and that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country again Mr Johnson said a second lockdown was the `` last thing anybody wants '' but said the current measures would need to be kept `` under review '' .
Speaking in Oxfordshire , the Prime Minister said : `` On Monday we brought in the measures that we did , the 'rule of six ' , to really try and restrict what people are doing and to bring in a new buffer - and to make it absolutely clear , the 'rule of six ' : indoors six maximum , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crucial thing is at the same time to observe the basic rules on social distancing - hands , face , space - that is what everybody has got to do if we want to continue to beat this thing .
`` But as we look at this particular curve and what is happening now , clearly we are going to keep everything under review .
I do n't want to get into a second national lockdown at all , it is the last thing anybody wants .
`` I do n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we want to keep schools open and it is fantastic the schools have gone back in the way they have .
`` We want to keep the economy open as far as we possibly can , we want to keep businesses going .
`` The only way we can do that is obviously if people follow the guidance . ''
Meanwhile , in another blow to the PM , Amal Clooney has recently quit as a Government envoy in protest over Boris Johnson 's lawbreaking Brexit plan .
The lawyer was appointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But in a letter to foreign secretary Dominic Raab , Ms Clooney said the plan to violate an international treaty by rewriting parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement was `` lamentable . ''
She wrote : `` It is lamentable for the UK to be speaking of its intention to violate an international treaty signed by the Prime Minister less than a year ago . ''

The Prime Minister's earnings have reportedly shrunk from £350,000 to £150,000 a year having sacrificed his newspaper column and speaking arrangements to run the country
Boris Johnson 'worried about money' and if he and Carrie 'can afford a nanny' on £150k salary
A 'subdued' Boris Johnson is said to be worried about money and the ability to afford childcare after taking a substantial pay cut to run the country.
Those close to the Prime Minister have reportedly described him as having "misery etched on his face" as he attempts to steer the UK through a pandemic and Brexit negotiations.
And his friends allege that he now has money worries to add to his existing pressures, after he gave up his newspaper column with the Daily Telegraph, thought to be worth £275,000, plus lucrative fees for speaking arrangements for his PM's salary of £150,000.
Mr Johnson is thought to be concerned about supporting four of his six children through university, while also affording childcare costs for his youngest son, Wilfred, born on 29 April this year.
Boris and his fiancee, Carrie Symonds, get the use of the flat above No 11 Downing Street, which is taxed as benefit in kind.
Sign up to start your day with Jason Beattie’s email briefing at mirror.co.uk/email - bringing analysis of the political picture straight to your inbox.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He also has to pay for food sent up from Downing Street's kitchen and is presented with a bill by the Government every time he wants to host friends at his country retreat, Chequers.
One friend told The Times : "Boris, like other prime ministers, is very, very badly served. He doesn't have a housekeeper - he has a single cleaner and they're worried about being able to afford a nanny.
"He's stuck in the flat and Downing Street is not a nice place to live. It's not like the Élysée or the White House where you can get away from it all because they're so big. Even if he or Carrie want to go into the rose garden they have to go through the office."
It's also claimed that Mr Johnson detests being "at the helm in rough seas" and that his usual jovial and upbeat outlook has been replaced by darker moods.
Image: Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street) Andrew Parsons / No10 Downing Street)
This week, he warned that the UK is “now seeing a second wave coming in” and that it was “inevitable” coronavirus would hit the country again
Mr Johnson said a second lockdown was the "last thing anybody wants" but said the current measures would need to be kept "under review".
Speaking in Oxfordshire, the Prime Minister said: "On Monday we brought in the measures that we did, the 'rule of six', to really try and restrict what people are doing and to bring in a new buffer - and to make it absolutely clear, the 'rule of six': indoors six maximum, six outdoors maximum.
"But the crucial thing is at the same time to observe the basic rules on social distancing - hands, face, space - that is what everybody has got to do if we want to continue to beat this thing.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"But as we look at this particular curve and what is happening now, clearly we are going to keep everything under review. I don't want to get into a second national lockdown at all, it is the last thing anybody wants.
"I don't want to go into bigger lockdown measures at all, we want to keep schools open and it is fantastic the schools have gone back in the way they have.
"We want to keep the economy open as far as we possibly can, we want to keep businesses going.
"The only way we can do that is obviously if people follow the guidance."
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, in another blow to the PM, Amal Clooney has recently quit as a Government envoy in protest over Boris Johnson's lawbreaking Brexit plan.
The lawyer was appointed Special Envoy for Media Freedom last year.
But in a letter to foreign secretary Dominic Raab, Ms Clooney said the plan to violate an international treaty by rewriting parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement was "lamentable."
She wrote: "It is lamentable for the UK to be speaking of its intention to violate an international treaty signed by the Prime Minister less than a year ago."


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--'Tacky' wedding RSVP slammed for offering guests better food if they gift money

A bridezilla recently hit the headlines after a copy of a text she sent a wedding guest was shared online .
In the message she berated the guest for her choice of wedding gift - a hamper full of sweet treats .
Instead of food , the bride had hoped to receive money and advised her friend to give an `` envelope '' next time .
Well , if you thought that was bad , you might want to prepare yourself for this .
An RSVP card , thought to be for a wedding , has come under fire online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on there as being `` tacky '' .
A photo of the RSVP was shared on Reddit 's Wedding Shaming community where people did not hold back their thoughts .
The RSVP asks guests to circle the amount of money they intend to give as a gift .
The amount of money they give will equate to the quality of food they are served .
Those who provide more money , will be given a better meal .
The card reads : `` So that we may prepare your preferred dinner , please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meal choice for each person in your party . ''
It then goes on to break down four gift levels - loving gift , silver gift , golden gift , platinum gift .
The first level , loving gift , gets a guest a dinner of roast chicken or swordfish - but they have to pay up to $ 250 for it .
The silver gift will set them back $ 251 to $ 500 and for this they get either of the above as options but can also choose from sliced steak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level which costs $ 501 to $ 1000 guests have the option of any of the meals , as well as filet mignon and lobster tails .
But if they 're feeling really fancy they could always gift $ 1001 to $ 2500 and dine on 2lb lobster while drinking from a souvenir champagne goblet .
Many Reddit users were appalled by the RSVP card but some were n't convinced it was for a wedding , instead suggesting it might be for a charity fundraising event .
One person said : `` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a charity dinner than at a wedding .
It 's still tacky and horrific , but it feeds into the ostentatious desire to flex on other donors found at some charity events . ''
Another commented : `` I really hope this is for a fundraiser because if it 's for a wedding , holee s**t. '' A third wrote : `` Everybody should just say their gift was over $ 1k , eat the 2lb of lobster , and laugh thinking about the couple opening their $ 40 toaster later .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ No need to lie or cheat ...
I will go for the 1 dollar roasted chicken .
Even beats Walmart with 3 dollars ! ''

An RSVP card, thought to be for a wedding, which asks guests how much money they are gifting has gone viral on social media
'Tacky' wedding RSVP slammed for offering guests better food if they gift money
A bridezilla recently hit the headlines after a copy of a text she sent a wedding guest was shared online.
In the message she berated the guest for her choice of wedding gift - a hamper full of sweet treats.
Instead of food, the bride had hoped to receive money and advised her friend to give an "envelope" next time.
Well, if you thought that was bad, you might want to prepare yourself for this.
An RSVP card, thought to be for a wedding, has come under fire online, with people branding the requests listed on there as being "tacky".
A photo of the RSVP was shared on Reddit's Wedding Shaming community where people did not hold back their thoughts.
The RSVP asks guests to circle the amount of money they intend to give as a gift.
The amount of money they give will equate to the quality of food they are served. Those who provide more money, will be given a better meal.
The card reads: "So that we may prepare your preferred dinner, please circle your gift level and indicate a meal choice for each person in your party."
It then goes on to break down four gift levels - loving gift, silver gift, golden gift, platinum gift.
The first level, loving gift, gets a guest a dinner of roast chicken or swordfish - but they have to pay up to $250 for it.
The silver gift will set them back $251 to $500 and for this they get either of the above as options but can also choose from sliced steak and poached salmon.
At the golden level which costs $501 to $1000 guests have the option of any of the meals, as well as filet mignon and lobster tails.
But if they're feeling really fancy they could always gift $1001 to $2500 and dine on 2lb lobster while drinking from a souvenir champagne goblet.
Many Reddit users were appalled by the RSVP card but some weren't convinced it was for a wedding, instead suggesting it might be for a charity fundraising event.
One person said: "This seems more like something you would encounter at a charity dinner than at a wedding. It's still tacky and horrific, but it feeds into the ostentatious desire to flex on other donors found at some charity events."
Another commented: "I really hope this is for a fundraiser because if it's for a wedding, holee s**t."
A third wrote: "Everybody should just say their gift was over $1k, eat the 2lb of lobster, and laugh thinking about the couple opening their $40 toaster later."
Someone else pointed out: "No need to lie or cheat... I will go for the 1 dollar roasted chicken. Even beats Walmart with 3 dollars!"


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Passenger 'falls from moving car on M25' because she was filming Snapchat video

A social media fiend fell out of a moving car and onto the motorway because she was filming a Snapchat video , police have said .
The passenger was `` hanging out the car '' while travelling along the M25 where she fell into a live lane between junction six and the Clacket Lane Services .
Surrey Police said it was only `` by luck '' that she was not seriously injured or killed during the incident at 1.30am on Saturday .
A force spokesperson said the woman was treated at the scene by paramedics and no arrests were made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seat and `` hanging out the car '' along the M25 as she was filming on Snapchat , according to officers .
Surrey Road Cops tweeted : `` The front seat passenger was hanging out the car whilst filming a Snapchat video along the # M25 .
`` She then fell out the car and into a live lane .
It is only by luck she wasn ’ t seriously injured or killed .
# nowords . ''
Baffled Twitter users expressed their anger at the shocking incident .
One person said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that had she been hit , the poor driver who hit her would have to live with that for the rest of their life .
`` No one expects to be dodging human bodies on a motorway and an emergency stop may have caused a serious pile up and further loss of life . ''
`` No concern for others or the emergency services who may have had to scrape her body up and those that may have never forgotten her perish and all for what ?
A 30second clip that people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the passenger of `` wasting emergency services ' time '' and questioned the possibility of further action .
One person said : `` I hope she got a [ fine ] for wasting emergency where you could of been needed to deal with a proper incident . ''
Another said : I ’ m this instance can they be charged for anything ?
Unstable load ?
The driver for allowing it in the first place ? ''
Someone else added : `` Should be made to pay for the closure of the road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highways for dealing with the complete lunacy she has caused . ''
Surrey Police confirmed no arrests have been made .
A spokesperson said : `` Officers were called to the M25 between junction six and Clacket Lane Services shortly after 1.30am this morning following reports of a female falling out of a moving vehicle .
`` The woman was treated by paramedics at the scene and her injuries were not life-threatening or life changing .
No arrests have been made . ''

Police say the passenger, who was travelling along the M25, was "hanging out the car" from the front seat while filming a Snapchat video
Passenger 'falls from moving car on M25' because she was filming Snapchat video
A social media fiend fell out of a moving car and onto the motorway because she was filming a Snapchat video, police have said.
The passenger was "hanging out the car" while travelling along the M25 where she fell into a live lane between junction six and the Clacket Lane Services.
Surrey Police said it was only "by luck" that she was not seriously injured or killed during the incident at 1.30am on Saturday.
A force spokesperson said the woman was treated at the scene by paramedics and no arrests were made.
Image: @SurreyRoadCops/Twitter) @SurreyRoadCops/Twitter)
The woman was in the front seat and "hanging out the car" along the M25 as she was filming on Snapchat, according to officers.
Surrey Road Cops tweeted: "The front seat passenger was hanging out the car whilst filming a Snapchat video along the #M25.
"She then fell out the car and into a live lane. It is only by luck she wasn’t seriously injured or killed. #nowords."
Image: MyLondon / Darren Pepe) MyLondon / Darren Pepe)
Baffled Twitter users expressed their anger at the shocking incident.
One person said: "The worst thing about this is that had she been hit, the poor driver who hit her would have to live with that for the rest of their life.
"No one expects to be dodging human bodies on a motorway and an emergency stop may have caused a serious pile up and further loss of life."
Another said: "Absolutely thoughtless.
"No concern for others or the emergency services who may have had to scrape her body up and those that may have never forgotten her perish and all for what? A 30second clip that people can gaze at."
While others accused the passenger of "wasting emergency services' time" and questioned the possibility of further action.
One person said: "I hope she got a [fine] for wasting emergency where you could of been needed to deal with a proper incident."
Another said: I’m this instance can they be charged for anything? Unstable load? The driver for allowing it in the first place?"
Someone else added: "Should be made to pay for the closure of the road, made to pay the police and highways for dealing with the complete lunacy she has caused."
Image: MyLondon / Darren Pepe) MyLondon / Darren Pepe)
Surrey Police confirmed no arrests have been made.
A spokesperson said: "Officers were called to the M25 between junction six and Clacket Lane Services shortly after 1.30am this morning following reports of a female falling out of a moving vehicle.
"The woman was treated by paramedics at the scene and her injuries were not life-threatening or life changing. No arrests have been made."


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Ashley Cole gives his side on tapping up scandal in Arsenal to Chelsea transfer

Former England left-back Ashley Cole has finally revealed his side of the story over the alleged tapping up scandal surrounding his transfer from Arsenal to Chelsea .
Ex-Gunners star Cole made the switch in 2006 to west London rivals Chelsea , but a year before the Blues and several parties were hit with hefty fines over claims of a secret meeting to discuss a move between Cole and Chelsea .
The FA fined Cole and Mourinho a reduced figure of £75,000 after appeal , while Chelsea were hit with a £300,000 fine and a suspended three-point deduction ; Cole ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had his licence revoked for 18 months - with nine months suspended .
However , more than 15 years later , Cole has once again refuted the claims during a candid interview with Jamie Redknapp for the Daily Mail .
“ My contract was running out at Arsenal , ” the now-Chelsea youth coach said .
“ I went to speak to an agent who represented Spanish clubs .
“ My intention was not to stay in England — I wanted to sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid .
So I went to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t hide .
I didn ’ t hire a private room .
It was a meeting room in a hotel , and the meeting before was Jose and Kenyon meeting an agent about another player .
“ I walked in .
Then someone serving sandwiches came in and , wanting to make money , said there were contracts on the table .
It was lies .
There was no conversation with Chelsea .
“ They said I was cheating on Arsenal .
I ’ ve been caught in a ‘ secret meeting ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It sold papers and painted me in a bad light with the fans .
They had signs that said I was a ‘ traitor ’ when I hadn ’ t done anything wrong .
“ I talked to David Dein and Arsene Wenger .
‘ No Ashley , this is not right , you can ’ t do this… ’ That fuelled more anger in me .
”

Ashley Cole and Jose Mourinho were both fined £75,000 in 2005 for their involvement in an alleged secret meeting between the player and Chelsea without Arsenal's knowledge
Ashley Cole finally gives his side on tapping up scandal in Arsenal to Chelsea transfer
Former England left-back Ashley Cole has finally revealed his side of the story over the alleged tapping up scandal surrounding his transfer from Arsenal to Chelsea.
Ex-Gunners star Cole made the switch in 2006 to west London rivals Chelsea, but a year before the Blues and several parties were hit with hefty fines over claims of a secret meeting to discuss a move between Cole and Chelsea.
The FA fined Cole and Mourinho a reduced figure of £75,000 after appeal, while Chelsea were hit with a £300,000 fine and a suspended three-point deduction; Cole’s agent Barnett was fined £100,000 and had his licence revoked for 18 months - with nine months suspended.
Image: PA) PA)
However, more than 15 years later, Cole has once again refuted the claims during a candid interview with Jamie Redknapp for the Daily Mail.
“My contract was running out at Arsenal,” the now-Chelsea youth coach said. “I went to speak to an agent who represented Spanish clubs.
“My intention was not to stay in England — I wanted to sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid. So I went to a meeting.
Image: PA) PA)
“I didn’t hide. I didn’t hire a private room. It was a meeting room in a hotel, and the meeting before was Jose and Kenyon meeting an agent about another player.
“I walked in. Then someone serving sandwiches came in and, wanting to make money, said there were contracts on the table. It was lies. There was no conversation with Chelsea.
“They said I was cheating on Arsenal. I’ve been caught in a ‘secret meeting’ which wasn’t that at all.
“It sold papers and painted me in a bad light with the fans. They had signs that said I was a ‘traitor’ when I hadn’t done anything wrong.
“I talked to David Dein and Arsene Wenger. ‘No Ashley, this is not right, you can’t do this…’ That fuelled more anger in me.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Blue’s Antony Costa unveils dramatic weight loss after piling on lockdown pounds

Blue ’ s Antony Costa has unveiled his dramatic weight loss transformation after dropping a stone in a month while on a strict diet .
The boyband star admitted he ’ d piled on the pounds in lockdown as he confessed to always struggling with his weight in a candid post to fans .
The singer , 39 , admitted he was forced to seek help from a meal delivery service in a bid to shed some timber .
Antony showed off how far he 's come by showing off his torso in a series of topless snaps .
Antony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down to a new diet and fitness overhaul .
“ 4 weeks in and 1 stone down !
!
!
” the star ecstatically wrote .
“ I feel amazing , healthier and fitter than I have in years .
This just goes to show how important your diet is !
“ I ’ ve been smashing the gym too but the plan makes it so so easy for me to keep on top of everything .
“ I get all my food delivered to my door every week .
That 's breakfast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me for 7 days !
“ It could n't be easier .
Plus I get to eat pizza , pasta and all sorts of other food that I LOVE while still getting results !
” The musician ’ s journey isn ’ t over yet , as he ’ s only a third of his was into the three month plan .
When he embarked on his journey in August , the dad-of-two wrote to fans explaining he ’ s challenged himself to get rid of his “ dad-bod ” over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve always struggled with managing my weight and lockdown didn ’ t help… I can ’ t wait to get cracking , ” he told followers who wished him luck .
The North London native appeared on Channel 5 's Get A Holiday Body : Lose A Stone In 4 Weeks back in 2018 , after he was seen sporting a much fuller frame .
He lost a whopping 16lbs on the show , and explained he did n't want to be “ that dad running out of breath in the park ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , six , and Paloma Valentina , three anymore .
The pop star , who shot to fame in 2001 with Blue ’ s debut single All Rise , is now embarking on a new weight loss mission , and it looks like he ’ s getting off to a smashing start .

The singer, 39, admitted he was forced to seek help from a meal delivery service and has now lost a stone in just four weeks
Blue’s Antony Costa has unveiled his dramatic weight loss transformation after dropping a stone in a month while on a strict diet.
The boyband star admitted he’d piled on the pounds in lockdown as he confessed to always struggling with his weight in a candid post to fans.
The singer, 39, admitted he was forced to seek help from a meal delivery service in a bid to shed some timber.
Antony showed off how far he's come by showing off his torso in a series of topless snaps.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Antony explained his newly slimmed down body was down to a new diet and fitness overhaul.
“4 weeks in and 1 stone down!!!” the star ecstatically wrote.
“I feel amazing, healthier and fitter than I have in years. This just goes to show how important your diet is!
“I’ve been smashing the gym too but the plan makes it so so easy for me to keep on top of everything.
“I get all my food delivered to my door every week. That's breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks sorted for me for 7 days!
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
“It couldn't be easier. Plus I get to eat pizza, pasta and all sorts of other food that I LOVE while still getting results!”
The musician’s journey isn’t over yet, as he’s only a third of his was into the three month plan.
When he embarked on his journey in August, the dad-of-two wrote to fans explaining he’s challenged himself to get rid of his “dad-bod” over the next 12 weeks.
“I’ve always struggled with managing my weight and lockdown didn’t help… I can’t wait to get cracking,” he told followers who wished him luck.
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The North London native appeared on Channel 5's Get A Holiday Body: Lose A Stone In 4 Weeks back in 2018, after he was seen sporting a much fuller frame.
He lost a whopping 16lbs on the show, and explained he didn't want to be “that dad running out of breath in the park” with his two daughters, Savannah Rosa, six, and Paloma Valentina, three anymore.
The pop star, who shot to fame in 2001 with Blue’s debut single All Rise, is now embarking on a new weight loss mission, and it looks like he’s getting off to a smashing start.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Gary Neville explains why Man Utd won't break into the top two this season

Gary Neville is pessimistic about Manchester United 's chances of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title this season .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side had a superb second half to the last campaign , and ended up finishing in a highly respectable third place , as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League and FA Cup .
There are hopes from some supporters that they can kick on and challenge for major honours in the near future , and they have a good chance of getting off to a winning start when they host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game of the season .
But speaking to Sky Sports , their former defender Neville has poured cold water over their chances of winning a first Premier League title since 2013 due to the fact that they have not strengthened their squad enough this summer .
`` I think Manchester United are in a similar position to Chelsea , '' Neville said .
`` They 've got to make progression from last season , and I do n't have that expectation as a United fan that they 're going to break that top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't feel they 're quite ready but they have to make sure that gap is smaller .
The have to make sure they close the gap on the top two and make sure they 're progressing . ''
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Neville also identified three areas of the team that he feels they must improve before they can be considered at the same level as Liverpool and City .
`` A striker , a right winger and a centre-half is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` At some point in the next couple of years , Manchester United and Chelsea need to be ready to strike when Manchester City and Liverpool drop below that standard .
`` That 's probably going to be when Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp leave . ''

The Red Devils kick off their Premier League campaign on Saturday when they host Crystal Palace but Neville is not expecting them to be title challengers
Gary Neville explains why Man Utd won't break into the top two this season
Gary Neville is pessimistic about Manchester United's chances of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title this season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side had a superb second half to the last campaign, and ended up finishing in a highly respectable third place, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League and FA Cup.
There are hopes from some supporters that they can kick on and challenge for major honours in the near future, and they have a good chance of getting off to a winning start when they host Crystal Palace on Saturday in their first game of the season.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But speaking to Sky Sports, their former defender Neville has poured cold water over their chances of winning a first Premier League title since 2013 due to the fact that they have not strengthened their squad enough this summer.
"I think Manchester United are in a similar position to Chelsea," Neville said. "They've got to make progression from last season, and I don't have that expectation as a United fan that they're going to break that top two this season.
"I don't feel they're quite ready but they have to make sure that gap is smaller. The have to make sure they close the gap on the top two and make sure they're progressing."
Can Man Utd break into the top two this season? Have your say below.
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Neville also identified three areas of the team that he feels they must improve before they can be considered at the same level as Liverpool and City.
"A striker, a right winger and a centre-half is a must," he added. "At some point in the next couple of years, Manchester United and Chelsea need to be ready to strike when Manchester City and Liverpool drop below that standard.
"That's probably going to be when Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp leave."


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Justin Bieber recruits superfan to star as his lover in new music video

Justin Bieber is seen climbing into bed with a superfan after recruiting her to play his lover in his new music video .
The 26-year-old is seen waking up in the morning next to a woman who is definitely not his wife Hailey Baldwin in the video for gospel-inspired single Holy with Chance The Rapper .
The Sorry singer rolls over to find gorgeous Ryan Destiny in bed with him , who smiles at him as she wakes up .
But not only is Destiny an incredibly talented artist in her own right , she ’ s also a Bieber @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back .
The music video ’ s steamy bedroom scene isn ’ t the first time the Canadian and Ryan have crossed paths .
Back in 2011 , the talented songstress won a singing competition and was awarded the top prize of a trip to the LA premiere of Bieber ’ s documentary film Justin Bieber : Never Say Never .
She found fame after the win , going on to star in Fox 's musical drama Star and the third series of Grown-ish .
The 26-year-old has now landed her biggest role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bieber in his new five-and-a-half-minute music video .
The pair are joined by NCIS actor and Demi Lovato ’ s ex Wilmer Valderrama in the mini “ movie ” directed by Colin Tilley .
Revealing the video to fans , Bieber wrote : `` # HOLY out now with @ chancetherapper .
The new era begins .
We made a movie @ colinseyes @ ryandestiny @ wilmervalderrama . ''
In a separate post , Bieber gushed over Ryan , writing : “ Thank you for being such a huge part of this beautiful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share the screen with you !
” next to a snap of the two of them cuddled up together .
The video features Justin playing an oil rig worker who is laid off and evicted from his house .
Emotional scenes , directed by Tilley who also worked on Never Let You Go , U Smile , Next to You and No Brainer , show Ryan and Justin embracing and tears fall down their cheeks while they suffer hard times .
Finally they ’ re rescued but good samaritan Wilmer Valderrama who takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hot meal .
The trio are seen holding hands around a dinner table with Wilmer ’ s wife and children as they prepare to pray before eating in the final scene .

Justin Bieber recruits former superfan to star as his lover in new video
Justin Bieber recruits former superfan to star as his lover in new video
The Sorry singer, who is married to Hailey Baldwin, is seen waking up in the morning next to a gorgeous model in his latest music video
Justin Bieber recruits superfan to star as his lover in video for gospel single Holy
Justin Bieber is seen climbing into bed with a superfan after recruiting her to play his lover in his new music video.
The 26-year-old is seen waking up in the morning next to a woman who is definitely not his wife Hailey Baldwin in the video for gospel-inspired single Holy with Chance The Rapper.
The Sorry singer rolls over to find gorgeous Ryan Destiny in bed with him, who smiles at him as she wakes up.
But not only is Destiny an incredibly talented artist in her own right, she’s also a Bieber superfan, and the pair go way back.
The music video’s steamy bedroom scene isn’t the first time the Canadian and Ryan have crossed paths.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Back in 2011, the talented songstress won a singing competition and was awarded the top prize of a trip to the LA premiere of Bieber’s documentary film Justin Bieber:Never Say Never.
She found fame after the win, going on to star in Fox's musical drama Star and the third series of Grown-ish.
The 26-year-old has now landed her biggest role yet as she stars alongside mega famous Bieber in his new five-and-a-half-minute music video.
The pair are joined by NCIS actor and Demi Lovato’s ex Wilmer Valderrama in the mini “movie” directed by Colin Tilley.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Revealing the video to fans, Bieber wrote: "#HOLY out now with @chancetherapper. The new era begins. We made a movie @colinseyes @ryandestiny @wilmervalderrama."
In a separate post, Bieber gushed over Ryan, writing: “Thank you for being such a huge part of this beautiful story, I’m honored to share the screen with you!” next to a snap of the two of them cuddled up together.
The video features Justin playing an oil rig worker who is laid off and evicted from his house.
Ryan plays a nurse who patient dies and Bieber’s love interest.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Emotional scenes, directed by Tilley who also worked on Never Let You Go, U Smile, Next to You and No Brainer, show Ryan and Justin embracing and tears fall down their cheeks while they suffer hard times.
Finally they’re rescued but good samaritan Wilmer Valderrama who takes them home in his truck for a hot meal.
The trio are seen holding hands around a dinner table with Wilmer’s wife and children as they prepare to pray before eating in the final scene.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Rumours Tom Hardy to be cast as next James Bond heat up as bookies suspend bets

Betting has been suspended on the next James Bond , after rumours circulated that Venom star Tom Hardy is tipped for the top role .
Speculation over who is to play 007 next has been rife ever since Daniel Craig announced his departure , with fans eager to see who dons the famous tuxedo next .
Daniel Craig is the longest serving Bond ( after 4,527 days at the helm ) - taking over from Sir Roger Moore , but the heartthrob ’ s time playing the spy is up after the release of his fifth and final film later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Craig 's last movie as Bond , and odds have now been suspended over who will step into his shoes next .
Bookmaker Coral has halted betting Craig ’ s replacement , following reports Inception star Tom Hardy is set to take on the role .
The Vulcan Reporter claims to have heard that Hardy was offered the part following a successful audition .
The publication claims the Legend actor was due to be announced as the new 007 in November to coincide with the No Time To Die release , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
The announcement on who will be taking over will now be made later this year or in early 2021 , it is reported .
Tom Hiddleston has been a frontrunner for the role since his success in spy thriller The Night Manager , and was at odds of 6/1 before the Hardy reports .
Another firm favourite for the role is Bodyguard star Richard Madden , who sat comfortably at odds of 8/1 .
Both British actors won Golden Globes for their roles in their respective BBC series .
Outlander @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take on the role at 2-1 .
War and Peace actor James Norton sat at odds of 6/2 , while Idris Elba continues to be a popular choice for the role too at 10/1 .
Coral 's David Stevens told Mirror Online : `` The betting on who will play James Bond is always popular with our punters , with James Norton and Sam Heughan the two most recent favourites , but Tom Hardy has always been close to the head of the betting , and indeed was as short as 6-4 favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ landed the coveted role , the bookies will have been left shaken if not stirred . ''
As always , we ’ re taking the news with a pinch of salt until the official announcement but at least fans will get to see Daniel Craig back as 007 for the fifth and final time in November .
The trailer , released earlier this month , sees James back out of retirement to face off with the evil new threat of Safin ( Rami Malek ) who has acquired some dangerous new technology and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We also get to see Bond unite with beautiful Cuban CIA agent Paloma , played by Craig 's Knives Out co-star Ana de Armas , who displays her own combat skills .
Elsewhere , Bond finds a prickly ally in new 00-operative Nomi ( Lashana Lynch ) , while old favourite Q ( Ben Whishaw ) seems to be out in the field to help Bond .
The trailer also teases Bond 's tense relationship with former flame Dr. Madeleine Swann ( Lea Seydoux ) whose dark past and links to Safin come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does SPECTRE boss and Bond 's old foster brother Ernst Stavro Blofeld ( Christoph Waltz ) fit into proceedings ?
It 's not too much longer to find out !

All new James Bond No Time to Die trailer with Daniel Craig
All new James Bond No Time to Die trailer with Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig is the longest serving spy in the franchise, but the heartthrob’s time playing James Bond is up after the release of his fifth and final film later this year
Rumours Tom Hardy to be cast as next James Bond heat up as bookies suspend bets
Betting has been suspended on the next James Bond, after rumours circulated that Venom star Tom Hardy is tipped for the top role.
Speculation over who is to play 007 next has been rife ever since Daniel Craig announced his departure, with fans eager to see who dons the famous tuxedo next.
Daniel Craig is the longest serving Bond (after 4,527 days at the helm) - taking over from Sir Roger Moore, but the heartthrob’s time playing the spy is up after the release of his fifth and final film later this year.
No Time To Die is Craig's last movie as Bond, and odds have now been suspended over who will step into his shoes next.
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
Bookmaker Coral has halted betting Craig’s replacement, following reports Inception star Tom Hardy is set to take on the role.
The Vulcan Reporter claims to have heard that Hardy was offered the part following a successful audition.
The publication claims the Legend actor was due to be announced as the new 007 in November to coincide with the No Time To Die release, but this has been pushed back due to the pandemic.
The announcement on who will be taking over will now be made later this year or in early 2021, it is reported.
Tom Hiddleston has been a frontrunner for the role since his success in spy thriller The Night Manager, and was at odds of 6/1 before the Hardy reports.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Another firm favourite for the role is Bodyguard star Richard Madden, who sat comfortably at odds of 8/1.
Both British actors won Golden Globes for their roles in their respective BBC series.
Outlander star Sam Heughan is another favourite to take on the role at 2-1.
War and Peace actor James Norton sat at odds of 6/2, while Idris Elba continues to be a popular choice for the role too at 10/1.
Coral's David Stevens told Mirror Online: "The betting on who will play James Bond is always popular with our punters, with James Norton and Sam Heughan the two most recent favourites, but Tom Hardy has always been close to the head of the betting, and indeed was as short as 6-4 favourite last year.
Image: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures) Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures)
“If he has landed the coveted role, the bookies will have been left shaken if not stirred."
As always, we’re taking the news with a pinch of salt until the official announcement but at least fans will get to see Daniel Craig back as 007 for the fifth and final time in November.
The trailer, released earlier this month, sees James back out of retirement to face off with the evil new threat of Safin ( Rami Malek ) who has acquired some dangerous new technology and threatens the balance of the globe.
We also get to see Bond unite with beautiful Cuban CIA agent Paloma, played by Craig's Knives Out co-star Ana de Armas, who displays her own combat skills.
Image: UNIVERSAL) UNIVERSAL)
Elsewhere, Bond finds a prickly ally in new 00-operative Nomi ( Lashana Lynch ), while old favourite Q ( Ben Whishaw ) seems to be out in the field to help Bond.
The trailer also teases Bond's tense relationship with former flame Dr. Madeleine Swann ( Lea Seydoux ) whose dark past and links to Safin come back to help her.
But how does SPECTRE boss and Bond's old foster brother Ernst Stavro Blofeld ( Christoph Waltz ) fit into proceedings?
It's not too much longer to find out!


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Devastated pals pay tribute to British tourist who fell from balcony in Istanbul

Heartbroken pals paid tribute to a British tourist who fell to his death from a window while holidaying in Turkey .
Anthony McDowall , 28 , was seen dangling from a hotel balcony before tragically plunging to his death in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul .
Local reports say the Scot , from the Isle of Arran , fell from a ledge on the seventh storey of a hotel after losing his balance .
It is believed he was visiting Istanbul with his American ex-girlfriend and another friend .
Friends paid tribute to their `` irreplaceable '' pal , known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southside United AFC in Glasgow .
One friend said : `` My heart is broken .
My best friend . ''
Another said : `` I wish I was there with you to help you Tony . ''
One said , '' you will live forever in our hearts '' while another said `` irreplacable . ''
Another wrote : `` One of the nicest and most genuine guys going about . ''
Tony 's former football team also paid tribute to the keen sportsman .
A club spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the passing of Tony McDowall whilst on holiday .
`` Tony played a huge role when we gained promotion to the premier division .Tony was a great player and more importantly a great guy .
`` Our thoughts are with his family & friends . ''
It is understood Tony 's family are now travelling to Istanbul .
A Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said : `` We are supporting the family of a British man following his death in Turkey and are in touch with the local authorities . ''

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Anthony McDowall, from the Isle of Arran,, was seen dangling from a hotel in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul before tragically plunging to his death
Devastated pals pay tribute to Brit tourist who died in Istanbul balcony fall horror
Heartbroken pals paid tribute to a British tourist who fell to his death from a window while holidaying in Turkey.
Anthony McDowall, 28, was seen dangling from a hotel balcony before tragically plunging to his death in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul.
Local reports say the Scot, from the Isle of Arran, fell from a ledge on the seventh storey of a hotel after losing his balance.
It is believed he was visiting Istanbul with his American ex-girlfriend and another friend.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Friends paid tribute to their "irreplaceable" pal, known as Tony, who played football for Southside United AFC in Glasgow.
One friend said: "My heart is broken. My best friend."
Another said: "I wish I was there with you to help you Tony."
One said,"you will live forever in our hearts" while another said "irreplacable."
Another wrote: "One of the nicest and most genuine guys going about."
Tony's former football team also paid tribute to the keen sportsman.
A club spokesperson said: "We are devastated to hear the news of the passing of Tony McDowall whilst on holiday.
"Tony played a huge role when we gained promotion to the premier division .Tony was a great player and more importantly a great guy.
"Our thoughts are with his family & friends."
It is understood Tony's family are now travelling to Istanbul.
A Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man following his death in Turkey and are in touch with the local authorities."


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Arsenal reluctant to meet Houssem Aouar asking price placing transfer in doubt

Arsenal 's reluctance to meet Lyon 's asking price for Houssem Aouar is holding up a move for the talented midfielder .
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has long targeted the 22-year-old who was instrumental in Lyon 's run to the Champions League semi-finals last season .
But with his club demanding £44million , Arsenal are struggling to agree terms having splashed out on Gabriel Magalhaes and on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's new deal .
When asked if a move was likely , Lyon 's sporting director Juninho said : `` No I do n't think so , no offer yet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to , or ca n't invest the price for Houssem , who is our best player .
`` Meanwhile , Dijon goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson is set to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move to Arsenal .
The Iceland international , 25 , has been earmarked as a replacement for Emiliano Martinez , who completed his switch to Aston Villa on Wednesday .
While a deal for Runarsson appears to be close , it is highly unlikely that everything will be completed in time for him to be part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League visit of West Ham .
Arsenal had been linked with Brentford 's David Raya , who worked under Gunners ' goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana in west London before the Spaniard departed to join Arteta 's backroom staff .
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New signings Willian and Gabriel Magalhaes both hit the ground running against Fulham but Mikel Arteta is still on the lookout for new signings .
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar and Brentford keeper David Raya are two of the names on their radar .
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeper who Cana had been keeping tabs on , with reported interest from the Bees not leading to a deal to sign the former FC Nordsjaelland player .
Martinez left after 10 years at the club having ended last season as first-choice , only to lose his place to fit-again Bernd Leno for the opening game of the new Premier League campaign at Fulham .
Meanwhile , it appears Sead Kolasinac could be the next player to depart the Emirates Stadium after talks were opened with Bayer Leverkusen over a potential return to @ @ @ @ @

ARSENAL BOSS MIKEL ARTETA OPENS UP ON ROLE IN CONVINCING PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG TO STAY
ARSENAL BOSS MIKEL ARTETA OPENS UP ON ROLE IN CONVINCING PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG TO STAY
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has long targeted the Lille midfielder but is struggling to put a deal in place
Arsenal's reluctance to meet Lyon's asking price for Houssem Aouar is holding up a move for the talented midfielder.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has long targeted the 22-year-old who was instrumental in Lyon's run to the Champions League semi-finals last season.
But with his club demanding £44million, Arsenal are struggling to agree terms having splashed out on Gabriel Magalhaes and on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's new deal.
When asked if a move was likely, Lyon's sporting director Juninho said: "No I don't think so, no offer yet.
"It seems that Arsenal don't want to, or can't invest the price for Houssem, who is our best player."Meanwhile, Dijon goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson is set to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move to Arsenal.
Image: CAROLINE BLUMBERG/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) CAROLINE BLUMBERG/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
The Iceland international, 25, has been earmarked as a replacement for Emiliano Martinez, who completed his switch to Aston Villa on Wednesday.
While a deal for Runarsson appears to be close, it is highly unlikely that everything will be completed in time for him to be part of Arteta's squad for today's Premier League visit of West Ham.
Arsenal had been linked with Brentford's David Raya, who worked under Gunners' goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana in west London before the Spaniard departed to join Arteta's backroom staff.
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It is believed that Runarsson is another goalkeeper who Cana had been keeping tabs on, with reported interest from the Bees not leading to a deal to sign the former FC Nordsjaelland player.
Martinez left after 10 years at the club having ended last season as first-choice, only to lose his place to fit-again Bernd Leno for the opening game of the new Premier League campaign at Fulham.
Meanwhile, it appears Sead Kolasinac could be the next player to depart the Emirates Stadium after talks were opened with Bayer Leverkusen over a potential return to Germany for the left-back.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Crowds enjoy night out in lockdown threatened Leeds as Newcastle pubs shut early

Bars in Leeds were busy last night as the city teeters on the brink of lockdown .
Groups of friends enjoyed a night out after a week which saw an alarming rise in the number of new coronavirus cases .
Other parts of Yorkshire are set to see new restrictions come into force next week , and Leeds residents were warned their city could be next .
Newcastle , which is now subject to new restrictions , was also busy - but revellers had to call it a night early because of a 10pm curfew for bars .
Police were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shut at the allotted time .
New rules came into yesterday in Newcastle designed to stop the spread of coronavirus .
• Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens • Hospitality for food and drink is restricted to table service only • Leisure and entertainment venues are required to close between 10pm to 5am The government brought in the new restrictions in the hope the curfew would stop the spread of Covid-19 .
The UK 's R rate - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - is now between 1.1 and 1.4 , according to the government 's Sage committee .
This means that the number of cases is thought to be doubling every seven-to-eight days .
In the seven days to Tuesday - the latest data available - 610 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Leeds , with the infection rate there now standing at 76.9 per 100,000 people .
According to Public Health England , it has the 26th highest rate in the country .
People in all parts of nearby Bradford , Kirklees and Calderdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens from Monday .
Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake said : “ We are at a crucial point and we need everyone to get behind the mammoth effort we ’ ve been making as a city to help slow these alarming rates and keep us all safe .
`` This means following the guidelines , observing the new rule of six and keeping safety at the front of our minds at all times . ''
Yesterday Yvonne Doyle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We 're seeing clear signs this virus is now spreading widely across all age groups and I am particularly worried by the increase in rates of admission to hospital and intensive care among older people .
`` This could be a warning of far worse things to come . ''
The Prime Minister echoed that pessimism , admitting that the UK is heading the same way as Spain , where the death toll hit 239 in a day this week .
He said : `` We 're looking very carefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it evolves over the last few days and there 's no question , as I 've said for several weeks now , that we could expect ( and ) are now seeing a second wave coming in .
`` We are seeing it in France , in Spain , across Europe – it has been absolutely , I 'm afraid , inevitable we were going to see it in this country . ''

Leeds is tipped to be among the next places in England to have lockdown restrictions brought in after the number of cases soared, while people out in Newcastle had to call it a night at 10pm because of new rules
Bars in Leeds were busy last night as the city teeters on the brink of lockdown.
Groups of friends enjoyed a night out after a week which saw an alarming rise in the number of new coronavirus cases.
Other parts of Yorkshire are set to see new restrictions come into force next week, and Leeds residents were warned their city could be next.
Newcastle, which is now subject to new restrictions, was also busy - but revellers had to call it a night early because of a 10pm curfew for bars.
Police were out in force to ensure that venues shut at the allotted time.
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New rules came into yesterday in Newcastle designed to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The rules are:
Residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens
Hospitality for food and drink is restricted to table service only
Leisure and entertainment venues are required to close between 10pm to 5am
The government brought in the new restrictions in the hope the curfew would stop the spread of Covid-19.
The UK's R rate - which measures how fast the virus is spreading - is now between 1.1 and 1.4, according to the government's Sage committee.
This means that the number of cases is thought to be doubling every seven-to-eight days.
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In the seven days to Tuesday - the latest data available - 610 people tested positive for Covid-19 in Leeds, with the infection rate there now standing at 76.9 per 100,000 people.
According to Public Health England, it has the 26th highest rate in the country.
People in all parts of nearby Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale will be banned from socialising with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardens from Monday.
Leeds City Council leader Judith Blake said: “We are at a crucial point and we need everyone to get behind the mammoth effort we’ve been making as a city to help slow these alarming rates and keep us all safe.
Image: North News & Pictures Ltd northnews.co.uk) North News & Pictures Ltd northnews.co.uk)
"This means following the guidelines, observing the new rule of six and keeping safety at the front of our minds at all times."
Yesterday Yvonne Doyle, medical director at Public Health England, said: "We're seeing clear signs this virus is now spreading widely across all age groups and I am particularly worried by the increase in rates of admission to hospital and intensive care among older people.
"This could be a warning of far worse things to come."
The Prime Minister echoed that pessimism, admitting that the UK is heading the same way as Spain, where the death toll hit 239 in a day this week.
He said: "We're looking very carefully at the spread of the pandemic as it evolves over the last few days and there's no question, as I've said for several weeks now, that we could expect (and) are now seeing a second wave coming in.
"We are seeing it in France, in Spain, across Europe – it has been absolutely, I'm afraid, inevitable we were going to see it in this country."


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer addresses Man Utd no.1 spot as Henderson battles de Gea

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to stick with David de Gea as his no.1 goalkeeper at Man Utd but insisted he will only play if he is performing well .
De Gea had a poor campaign by his standards last season that was riddled with errors and led to calls for him to be dropped from the starting XI .
The return of Dean Henderson to the club following his impressive loan spell at Sheffield United has put increased competition on the Spaniard .
And while de Gea is in line to start United 's season opener against Crystal Palace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only stay that way if he can put his mistakes behind him and get back to his best .
`` You keep your place in the team or you play when you play well , it doesn ’ t matter if you ’ re a keeper or a striker or full-back , '' said the United boss .
`` Of course , keeper is a different position on the pitch .
There are less physical demands compared to an outfield player that you will rotate more maybe .
`` But you need competition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition to push each other so we can get the best possible performance out of one of them .
`` Hopefully the two of them will always be performing when they play . ''
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United 's decision to hand Henderson an improved contract worth a reported £150,000-per-week had raised a few eyebrows and led to suggestions he could oust de Gea this season .
From the 23-year-old 's perspective there is also a possible chance of a call-up to England 's Euro 2021 squad at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss Gareth Southgate is only likely to pick him if he 's playing regularly .
Solskjaer has previously defended de Gea , labelling him the `` best goalkeeper in the world '' , but he is under significant pressure to change things up .
However former United stopper has also backed de Gea to discover top form again and “ Of course David has been fantastic , “ van der Sar told MUTV Group Chat .
`` The moment he took over [ from me ] he has the Player of the Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been amazing for the club .
`` Ole [ Gunnar Solskjaer ] will take a look at how the competition in the team is and which goalkeeper works best with the defence .
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`` To be fair , I was quite impressed with Dean ’ s rise with Sheffield , but David has been great for United .
He has made some mistakes but I ’ ve made them myself also , every player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that David will be the force that he has been for the club and hopefully now with the investment in the right players that are coming in , it ’ s looking more and more like a competitive squad again to challenge for the honours . ''
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Solskjaer is under pressure to give Henderson a chance between the sticks after handing him a new big-money contract amid de Gea's questionable form last season
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to stick with David de Gea as his no.1 goalkeeper at Man Utd but insisted he will only play if he is performing well.
De Gea had a poor campaign by his standards last season that was riddled with errors and led to calls for him to be dropped from the starting XI.
The return of Dean Henderson to the club following his impressive loan spell at Sheffield United has put increased competition on the Spaniard.
And while de Gea is in line to start United's season opener against Crystal Palace on Saturday, Solskjaer admits it will only stay that way if he can put his mistakes behind him and get back to his best.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"You keep your place in the team or you play when you play well, it doesn’t matter if you’re a keeper or a striker or full-back," said the United boss.
"Of course, keeper is a different position on the pitch. There are less physical demands compared to an outfield player that you will rotate more maybe.
"But you need competition, and you need to get that competition to push each other so we can get the best possible performance out of one of them.
"Hopefully the two of them will always be performing when they play."
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United's decision to hand Henderson an improved contract worth a reported £150,000-per-week had raised a few eyebrows and led to suggestions he could oust de Gea this season.
From the 23-year-old's perspective there is also a possible chance of a call-up to England's Euro 2021 squad at the end of the season, but Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate is only likely to pick him if he's playing regularly.
Solskjaer has previously defended de Gea, labelling him the "best goalkeeper in the world", but he is under significant pressure to change things up.
However former United stopper has also backed de Gea to discover top form again and
“Of course David has been fantastic,“ van der Sar told MUTV Group Chat. "The moment he took over [from me] he has the Player of the Year [Award] many times and he’s been amazing for the club.
"Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] will take a look at how the competition in the team is and which goalkeeper works best with the defence.
Who should be United's no.1? De Gea or Henderson? Have your say below.
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"To be fair, I was quite impressed with Dean’s rise with Sheffield, but David has been great for United. He has made some mistakes but I’ve made them myself also, every player makes mistakes.
"I’m sure that David will be the force that he has been for the club and hopefully now with the investment in the right players that are coming in, it’s looking more and more like a competitive squad again to challenge for the honours."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-19--What are the lockdown restrictions where you live - from rule of six to curfews

As the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise , the country has seen a swathe of new rules and restrictions on social gatherings both indoors and outdoors .
At the beginning of the week , the 'rule of six ' was implemented , which makes it illegal to gather in groups over six in England .
But Boris Johnson has so far refused to implement a nationwide lockdown , instead relying on local rules .
Across the UK , approximately 10 million Brits are now affected by local and regional restrictions .
And next week , further rules for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into play , prohibiting residents from meeting others outside their support bubbles .
For further information about local lockdown restrictions in your area , type in your postcode in England below .
So what are the rules across different parts of the country ?
This list is correct at time of writing .
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SOCIAL CONTACT : Do not socialise with people you do n't live with , unless they 're in your support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gardens , or in public venues like pubs and restaurants .
PUBS AND BARS : Food and drink venues can remain open until 10pm , but must be table service only .
Between 10pm and 5am , all leisure and entertainment venues must shut completely .
TRAVEL : Public transport should only be used for essential reasons , like travelling to school or work.Take holidays only within your own household or support bubble .
SOCIAL CONTACT : Do not socialise with people you do n't live with , unless they 're in your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and gardens , or in public venues like pubs and restaurants .
PUBS AND BARS : Food and drink venues can remain open until 10pm , but must be table service only .
Between 10pm and 5am , all leisure and entertainment venues must shut completely .
TRAVEL : Public transport should only be used for essential reasons , like travelling to school or work .
Take holidays only within your own household or support bubble .
SOCIAL CONTACT : Do not socialise with people you do n't live with , unless they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private homes and gardens .
This is still allowed in public venues , within the rule of six .
WHERE : Manchester city , Bolton , Trafford , Bury , Tameside , Rochdale , Salford , Preston , Oldham and parts of Bradford , Calderdale , Kirklees , Pendle and Blackburn .
SOCIAL CONTACT : Do not socialise with people you do n't live with , unless they 're in your support bubble - either in private homes and gardens , or in public venues like pubs and restaurants .
SHIELDING ( parts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were originally told to shield , you should continue to do so .
SOCIAL CONTACT : Do not socialise with people you do n't live with , unless they 're in your support bubble - either in private homes and gardens , or in public venues like pubs and restaurants .
PUBS AND BARS : Food and drink venues can serve until 10pm , but must be takeaway only .
Between 10pm and 5am , all leisure and entertainment venues must shut completely .
BUSINESSES : Casinos , skating rinks , bowling alleys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
SOCIAL CONTACT : Do not socialise with people you do n't live with , unless they 're in your support bubble - either in private homes and gardens , or in public venues like pubs and restaurants .
SHIELDING : If you were originally told to shield , you should continue to do so .
SOCIAL CONTACT : Do not socialise with people you do n't live with indoors , unless they 're in your 'extended household ' - either in private homes , or in public venues like pubs and restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
SOCIAL CONTACT : Do not socialise with people you do n't live with anywhere indoors - either in private homes and gardens , or in public venues like pubs and restaurants .
You can still meet outdoors .
PUBS AND BARS ( Rhondda Cynon Taf only ) : All licensed premises must close at 11pm .
TRAVEL : You are not be allowed to enter or leave the council area without a reasonable excuse .
WHERE : Belfast City Council area , postcode areas BT28 , BT29 and BT43 , the town @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not socialise with people you do n't live with - apart from people in your 'bubble ' - in a private dwelling .
You can still meet in gardens or outdoors , or in public venues like pubs and restaurants .
There are exemptions to the rule on meeting up with people outside your household .
In England , these can vary but generally include : • where everyone in the gathering lives together or is in the same support bubble • to attend a birth at the mother ’ s request • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( the visitor can be someone the dying person lives with , a close family member , friend or , if none of those is visiting , anyone else ) • for work purposes ( see guidance on working safely in other people ’ s homes ) , or for the provision of voluntary or charitable services • for the purposes of education or training • for the purposes of childcare provided by a registered provider • to enable one or more persons in the gathering to avoid injury or illness or to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person • to continue existing arrangements for access to , and contact between , parents and children where the children do not live in the same household as their parents , or one of their parents

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Local lockdown restrictions have come into force in many areas of England, Wales and Scotland - use our tool to see what the current rules are in your area
What are the lockdown rules where you live? Rule of 6, curfews and more
As the number of coronavirus cases continue to rise, the country has seen a swathe of new rules and restrictions on social gatherings both indoors and outdoors.
At the beginning of last week, the 'rule of six' was implemented, which makes it illegal to gather in groups over six in England. Wales and Scotland have their own restrictions.
And variations in local rules have so far been the order of the day in trying to prevent a new upswing in the infection rate.
Across the UK, approximately 10 million Brits are now affected by local and regional restrictions with new areas added and rules changing seemingly daily.
For further information about local lockdown restrictions in your area of England, Wales or Scotland, type in your postcode below.
So what are the rules across different parts of the country?
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North East
WHERE: Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham.
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with, unless they're in your support bubble - either in private homes and gardens, or in public venues like pubs and restaurants.
PUBS AND BARS: Food and drink venues can remain open until 10pm, but must be table service only. Between 10pm and 5am, all leisure and entertainment venues must shut completely.
TRAVEL: Public transport should only be used for essential reasons, like travelling to school or work.Take holidays only within your own household or support bubble.
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North West (from Tuesday 22 Sept)
WHERE: Merseyside, Warrington and Lancashire
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with, unless they're in your support bubble - either in private homes and gardens, or in public venues like pubs and restaurants.
PUBS AND BARS: Food and drink venues can remain open until 10pm, but must be table service only. Between 10pm and 5am, all leisure and entertainment venues must shut completely.
TRAVEL: Public transport should only be used for essential reasons, like travelling to school or work. Take holidays only within your own household or support bubble.
Birmingham and surrounding area
WHERE: Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell.
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with, unless they're in your support bubble - in private homes and gardens. This is still allowed in public venues, within the rule of six.
Parts of Manchester, East Lancashire and West Yorkshire
WHERE: Manchester city, Bolton, Trafford, Bury,Tameside, Rochdale, Salford, Preston, Oldham and parts of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Pendle and Blackburn.
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with, unless they're in your support bubble - either in private homes and gardens, or in public venues like pubs and restaurants.
SHIELDING (parts of Blackburn only): If you were originally told to shield, you should continue to do so.
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Bolton
WHERE: Bolton.
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with, unless they're in your support bubble - either in private homes and gardens, or in public venues like pubs and restaurants.
PUBS AND BARS: Food and drink venues can serve until 10pm, but must be takeaway only. Between 10pm and 5am, all leisure and entertainment venues must shut completely.
BUSINESSES: Casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys and indoor play areas must not open.
Leicester
WHERE: Leicester
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with, unless they're in your support bubble - either in private homes and gardens, or in public venues like pubs and restaurants.
SHIELDING: If you were originally told to shield, you should continue to do so.
Scotland
WHERE: East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dunbartonshire.
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with indoors, unless they're in your 'extended household' - either in private homes, or in public venues like pubs and restaurants. You can however still meet outdoors.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Wales
WHERE: Caerphilly County Borough and Rhondda Cynon Taf (now), Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport and Blaenau Gwent (from 6pm, Tues 22 Sept).
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with anywhere indoors - either in private homes and gardens, or in public venues like pubs and restaurants. You can still meet outdoors.
PUBS AND BARS (everywhere except Caerphilly): All licensed premises must close at 11pm.
TRAVEL: You are not be allowed to enter or leave the council area without a reasonable excuse.
Northern Ireland
WHERE: Belfast City Council area, postcode areas BT28, BT29 and BT43, the town of Ballymena.
SOCIAL CONTACT: Do not socialise with people you don't live with - apart from people in your 'bubble' - in a private dwelling. You can still meet in gardens or outdoors, or in public venues like pubs and restaurants.
Exemptions to the rules
There are exemptions to the rule on meeting up with people outside your household. In England, these can vary but generally include:


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Woman says she was told to leave the gym for top showing 'three inches of waist'

A fitness fan has hit out at the double standards between men and women after saying she was ordered to `` put on a shirt '' or leave the gym .
Julia Maren says she was working out when she was approached , asked to take her headphones out and told she would have to cover up if she wanted to continue her exercise .
She posted a photo on Instagram showing her outfit , adding she was told that a t-shirt could be provided for her if needed , but no explanation was given as to why her gym @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Daily Star .
Julia , from Tennessee , says that she was made to feel unwelcome for having `` three inches of my waist exposed '' while men were happily allowed to wear `` cutout vests that shows their whole nipple '' .
In the post on Instagram , she said experiences like the one she faced only added to the statistics of women who fear being judged for their choice of clothing in the gym .
She wrote : `` Today I was told I ’ d have to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shirt on with no explanation .
`` My workout was interrupted and I was told to take out my headphones for someone to tell me they could 'get me a shirt if I need one ' and that if I wanted to continue my workout I had to put one on ... .
WHAT ?
!
`` So you 're telling me that because three inches of my waist is exposed that I 'm not welcome in the gym but meanwhile f****** Chad is over there with a cutout that shows his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thank you for taking time out of your day to let me know that double standards and sexism still exists .
`` If the problem is that I will be a distraction , why is n't the accountability on the one who is distracted ?
This is a deep rooted issue because I could EASILY talk about middle school uniform policies , prom dress codes , and evidently gym attire .
`` When will we stop policing women 's bodies and HOLD THE OTHERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SEXUALIZING THEM .
`` And WHEN will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough in the gym to wear whatever the f*** is comfortable to them in an otherwise already uncomfortable environment ?
!
`` All I 'm saying is that I 'm showing up in a bro tank with my nipple out next time . ''
She said a study by Fitness Magazine found 65 per cent of women avoid the gym over fear of being judged , while only 36 per cent of men felt the same way .
Julia did n't name the gym but others were left outraged by her post as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is infuriating !
!
I ’ m so mad for you girl , and mad that we have of deal with this sexism . ''
Another replied : `` Umm , this is totally infuriating !
!
!
!
But you totally rock .
You 're handling flat-out sexism with an attitude of change and perseverance , instead of just being mad but doing nothing .
YOU GO GIRL !
! ''

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Julia Maren posted a powerful message on Instagram after she says she was interrupted during a workout at the gym to be told she would either have to put on a t-shirt or leave
Woman says she was told to leave the gym for top showing 'three inches of waist'
A fitness fan has hit out at the double standards between men and women after saying she was ordered to "put on a shirt" or leave the gym.
Julia Maren says she was working out when she was approached, asked to take her headphones out and told she would have to cover up if she wanted to continue her exercise.
She posted a photo on Instagram showing her outfit, adding she was told that a t-shirt could be provided for her if needed, but no explanation was given as to why her gym wear was considered inappropriate, as reported by the Daily Star.
Julia, from Tennessee, says that she was made to feel unwelcome for having "three inches of my waist exposed" while men were happily allowed to wear "cutout vests that shows their whole nipple".
Image: letterstoadel/Instagram) letterstoadel/Instagram)
In the post on Instagram, she said experiences like the one she faced only added to the statistics of women who fear being judged for their choice of clothing in the gym.
She wrote: "Today I was told I’d have to leave the gym if I didn't put a shirt on with no explanation.
"My workout was interrupted and I was told to take out my headphones for someone to tell me they could 'get me a shirt if I need one' and that if I wanted to continue my workout I had to put one on.... WHAT?!
"So you're telling me that because three inches of my waist is exposed that I'm not welcome in the gym but meanwhile f****** Chad is over there with a cutout that shows his whole nipple?
"Got it. Thank you for taking time out of your day to let me know that double standards and sexism still exists.
"If the problem is that I will be a distraction, why isn't the accountability on the one who is distracted? This is a deep rooted issue because I could EASILY talk about middle school uniform policies, prom dress codes, and evidently gym attire.
"When will we stop policing women's bodies and HOLD THE OTHERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR SEXUALIZING THEM.
"And WHEN will we start ALLOWING women to feel comfortable enough in the gym to wear whatever the f*** is comfortable to them in an otherwise already uncomfortable environment?!
"All I'm saying is that I'm showing up in a bro tank with my nipple out next time."
She said a study by Fitness Magazine found 65 per cent of women avoid the gym over fear of being judged, while only 36 per cent of men felt the same way.
Julia didn't name the gym but others were left outraged by her post as one replied to say: "That is infuriating!! I’m so mad for you girl, and mad that we have of deal with this sexism."
Another replied: "Umm, this is totally infuriating!!!! But you totally rock. You're handling flat-out sexism with an attitude of change and perseverance, instead of just being mad but doing nothing. YOU GO GIRL!!"


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Love Island star Shaughna Phillips looks different after mystery surgery

Love Island star Shaughna Phillips sparked concern from fans as she revealed she 'd undergone was in hospital following a mystery operation .
The reality TV queen looked worlds away from her usual glamorous self as she posed make-up free in her hospital bed shortly after going under the knife .
Shaughna , 25 , then gave further insight into her stay by posting pictures of her legs which were heavily banded from thigh to ankle .
`` Surgery swag .
I 'm so high BTW , '' she told her followers .
In another photo of her plaster covered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by blood in places , she joked : '' Hello swollen tootsies . ''
Shaughna , who starred on the winter version of the ITV2 dating show , followed this up with a video of her managing to fit into a pair of flip flops while wearing compression leggings .
Among the slew of Instagram snaps , Shaughna shared a few more stylish snaps of herself on a recent modelling shoot prompting confusion from her online following .
The former officer worker , who previously lost four stone prior to appearing on Love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks following her stint on the show .
She has also has had fun putting down trolls who try and question her changng looks .
`` What have you done to your face ?
?
? ''
one asked after seeing a dramatic selfie this year .
`` Beat the f*** out of it , '' Shaughna quipped back : She also denied having lip fillers in April when the country was in lockdown .
`` Please please PLEASEEEEEEE tell me when you think I ’ ve had time to get fillers during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans with her latest post , Shaughna told her 1.5million Instagram followers : `` Yayyyy I survived !
This is me trying to walk and pretend I do n't feel like I 've just been hit by a bus .
`` I 've had a procedure done that I 'm gon na keep you all updated with my progress .
This is n't a collab/gifted/ad anything like that !
`` So you will get the full unedited truth . ''
Earlier this year , Shaughna was forced to clear up rumours she had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their stint on Celebs Go Dating together .
Denying the romance and assuring they were just fans , Shaughna told OK : `` I don ’ t know where these rumours have come from .
The only time I 've really spoke to him is when we 've been filming .
`` He 's just a really nice guy to be honest , but that 's about as far as it goes . ''
She continued : `` Do n't get me wrong he is a great looking guy , but he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what I think I 'm going to stick to the plumbers !
They 're more my type ! ''

Shaughna Phillips talks about her dress size and dances in lockdown
Shaughna Phillips talks about her dress size and dances in lockdown
The glamorous reality star, 25, shared a selfie of her bandaged up body from her hospital bed
Love Island star Shaughna Phillips sparked concern from fans as she revealed she'd undergone was in hospital following a mystery operation.
The reality TV queen looked worlds away from her usual glamorous self as she posed make-up free in her hospital bed shortly after going under the knife.
Shaughna, 25, then gave further insight into her stay by posting pictures of her legs which were heavily banded from thigh to ankle.
"Surgery swag. I'm so high BTW," she told her followers.
In another photo of her plaster covered legs, which looked to be stained by blood in places, she joked:"Hello swollen tootsies."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Shaughna, who starred on the winter version of the ITV2 dating show, followed this up with a video of her managing to fit into a pair of flip flops while wearing compression leggings.
Among the slew of Instagram snaps, Shaughna shared a few more stylish snaps of herself on a recent modelling shoot prompting confusion from her online following.
The former officer worker, who previously lost four stone prior to appearing on Love Island, has continued to transform her looks following her stint on the show.
She has also has had fun putting down trolls who try and question her changng looks.
"What have you done to your face???" one asked after seeing a dramatic selfie this year.
"Beat the f*** out of it," Shaughna quipped back:
Image: shaughnaphillips/Instagram) shaughnaphillips/Instagram)
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She also denied having lip fillers in April when the country was in lockdown.
"Please please PLEASEEEEEEE tell me when you think I’ve had time to get fillers during a WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC..."
After worrying fans with her latest post, Shaughna told her 1.5million Instagram followers: "Yayyyy I survived! This is me trying to walk and pretend I don't feel like I've just been hit by a bus.
"I've had a procedure done that I'm gonna keep you all updated with my progress. This isn't a collab/gifted/ad anything like that!
"So you will get the full unedited truth."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Earlier this year, Shaughna was forced to clear up rumours she had fallen for TOWIE womaniser Pete Wicks following their stint on Celebs Go Dating together.
Denying the romance and assuring they were just fans, Shaughna told OK: "I don’t know where these rumours have come from. The only time I've really spoke to him is when we've been filming.
"He's just a really nice guy to be honest, but that's about as far as it goes."
She continued: "Don't get me wrong he is a great looking guy, but he's not my type.
"Do you know what I think I'm going to stick to the plumbers! They're more my type!"