thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Covid patients moved 65 miles for care and oxygen 'running out' doctor warns

Intensive care patients are being transferred more than 65 miles to other hospitals due to shortages , a top doctor has said .
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden has warned that NHS staff are struggling to deal with the huge numbers of Covid-19 patients coming through hospital doors .
The president of the Doctors ' Association UK said : `` Hospitals are running out of oxygen .
One trust has no non-invasive machines left .
`` ICUs are tweeting for volunteers to prone patients .
`` Transfer teams being requested to move patients 65+ miles to nearest hospital with critical care capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needing hospital treatment broke the 20,000 mark yesterday , fuelled by a record number of daily cases .
Intensive care units in London and the South East are particularly stretched and operating at 114 and 113 % capacity .
In London the number of confirmed Covid-19 patients in ICUs more than doubled to 636 in just two weeks .
A junior doctor has said his London hospital is `` aggressively overstretched '' by Covid patients and he expects the situation to worsen .
`` We 're just aggressively overstretched ... shifts which previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' the medic , who works in general medicine and wished to remain anonymous , said .
`` There 's just been a huge expansion in the number of Covid in-patients , the number of patients we 're admitting and the baseline sickness of the patients .
`` We are close to or have exceeded maximum capacity already in terms of 100 % ideal care ... if it goes beyond that then things would be bad . ''
The doctor said the current situation in hospitals is as strained as it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year and he would be `` very shocked '' if things do not get worse .
He said he and fellow staff are suffering from exhaustion and many patients are being handed over to doctors on the next shift because staff `` ca n't get through them quickly enough '' .
He knows colleagues at another London hospital who have had to lead treatment for multiple cardiac arrests from emergency vehicles because they could not fit them in A & E .
He said `` a few '' patients at his hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We have n't had people being treated in corridors yet , but that partly reflects a fairly rapid rate of death ... that clears out bed space , unfortunately , '' he said .
The doctor said he sees a couple of patients die per shift and he is currently routinely working 70 hour weeks .
`` I was barely able to eat on the nights over Christmas , '' he added .
He said increased funding is needed for his hospital and others to rapidly raise staffing levels .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we may not have enough oxygen , enough machinery , but at least if you have enough nurses , enough doctors we can do as much as we can , '' he said .
Asked what he would say to those looking to go out to celebrate on New Year 's Eve , the doctor added : `` It 's very easy to be blase when you are young and not in touch with people who are sick and suffering .
`` But there 's a direct link between what you 're doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think beyond your own actions for the greater benefit of many . ''
The pressure on A & Es has led to some patients being treated in ambulances .
Images taken outside the Queen 's Hospital in Romford , London , show medics in PPE interacting with patients and paramedics in ambulance parking bays .
One unnamed A & E doctor said the department was experiencing more cases and was `` even more busy than the first wave '' , leading to a lack of beds .

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Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden, president of the Doctors' Association UK, has outlined the difficulties facing NHS staff as the number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals surges
'Exhausted' doctor's dire warning from Covid front line as hospitals 'run out of oxygen'
A doctor has given a dire warning from the coronavirus front line as hospitals 'run out' of oxygen and patients are sent across the country for treatment.
Dr Samantha Batt-Rawden has warned that NHS staff are struggling to deal with the huge numbers of Covid-19 patients coming through hospital doors.
In a series of powerful tweets, the President of the Doctors' Association UK said: "Hospitals are running out of oxygen. One trust has no non-invasive machines left.
"ICUs are tweeting for volunteers to prone patients.
"Transfer teams being requested to move patients 65+ miles to nearest hospital with critical care capacity."
The number of Covid-19 patients needing hospital treatment broke the 20,000 mark yesterday, fuelled by a record number of daily cases.
Describing herself as "exhausted", Dr Batt-Rawden described how hospitals are "at breaking point" and "incredibly thin on the ground".
Trusts are "so desperate they are tweeting out for medical students to help in ICU", she said.
"NHS staff have not been prioritised for the vaccine and are going off sick in droves with the new strain," she continued.
"They are trying to speak up about how bad things are on the frontline but are being shot down on Twitter."
She said when staff try to speak out on social media "they have been told this is all a hoax. It's not".
"Try holding an iPad for a patient to say goodbye to their family. Or having to ventilate a colleague. This is real and happening right now. Staff are broken and need support now more than ever."
One callous and misinformed Twitter user commented: "Staff have so little to do that they’re making tik tok videos to pass the time. Your lies & cover ups are unraveling. Justice is coming."
And another said: "Every hospital I’ve seen is empty."
In a first person piece written for the Guardian, Dr Batt-Rawden, from the south-east of England, recounted arriving home at 2am on Christmas morning after 16 hours.
Her shift included giving CPR to a patient in his 20s who later died.
"The past few weeks have been the toughest NHS workers have faced yet in the battle against Covid.
"The virus has not discriminated as much as we thought it would. Older people, younger people. Those with medical problems, those without. All brought in in their droves," she wrote.
Desperate to get the point across of how quickly the virus can take hold and how initially unassuming patients can be, she described the cases of "happy hypoxia".
"The virus worked quickly. Some patients would come in smiling, talking, not realising their oxygen levels were already critically low, and probably had been for days. We term these cases 'happy hypoxia'.
"Our hearts would sink as we pulled up their chest X-rays. Their fate was already sealed. We knew hours later they would be face down, fighting for their lives on a ventilator."
Intensive care units in London and the South East are particularly stretched and operating at 114 and 113% capacity.
In London the number of confirmed Covid-19 patients in ICUs more than doubled to 636 in just two weeks.
Image: PA) PA)
A junior doctor has said his London hospital is "aggressively overstretched" by Covid patients and he expects the situation to worsen.
"We're just aggressively overstretched... shifts which previously would have been manageable are distinctly not," the medic, who works in general medicine and wished to remain anonymous, said.
"There's just been a huge expansion in the number of Covid in-patients, the number of patients we're admitting and the baseline sickness of the patients.
Image: Phil Harris) Phil Harris)
"We are close to or have exceeded maximum capacity already in terms of 100% ideal care... if it goes beyond that then things would be bad."
The doctor said the current situation in hospitals is as strained as it was in the first wave of Covid-19 earlier this year and he would be "very shocked" if things do not get worse.
He said he and fellow staff are suffering from exhaustion and many patients are being handed over to doctors on the next shift because staff "can't get through them quickly enough".
He knows colleagues at another London hospital who have had to lead treatment for multiple cardiac arrests from emergency vehicles because they could not fit them in A&E.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He said "a few" patients at his hospital have had their treatment started in ambulances.
"We haven't had people being treated in corridors yet, but that partly reflects a fairly rapid rate of death... that clears out bed space, unfortunately," he said.
The doctor said he sees a couple of patients die per shift and he is currently routinely working 70 hour weeks.
"I was barely able to eat on the nights over Christmas," he added.
He said increased funding is needed for his hospital and others to rapidly raise staffing levels.
"That would make a huge difference... we may not have enough oxygen, enough machinery, but at least if you have enough nurses, enough doctors we can do as much as we can," he said.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Asked what he would say to those looking to go out to celebrate on New Year's Eve, the doctor added: "It's very easy to be blase when you are young and not in touch with people who are sick and suffering.
"But there's a direct link between what you're doing and people dying, and you must think beyond your own actions for the greater benefit of many."
The pressure on A&Es has led to some patients being treated in ambulances.
Images taken outside the Queen's Hospital in Romford, London, show medics in PPE interacting with patients and paramedics in ambulance parking bays.
One unnamed A&E doctor said the department was experiencing more cases and was "even more busy than the first wave", leading to a lack of beds.


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Molly-Mae Hague begs fans to avoid puppy imports after sad death of her dog

Love Island 's Molly-Mae Hague has issued a heartfelt plea for animal lovers to avoid imports .
The influencer , 21 , and her boyfriend Tommy Fury , also 21 , were left devastated earlier this year after the death of their Pomeranian .
The dog - named Mr Chai - had been imported from Russia , and lasted just six days in the UK before sadly dying .
The poor pooch had been born was enlarged organs , and part of his brain was exposed .
`` If we had our chance again , we would n't have imported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told The Sun .
`` The autopsy result showed that his skull was n't fully developed and he did n't have a white blood cell left in his body . ''
Molly added : `` If we had the time again , we 'd have a dog from the UK . ''
The Mirror exposed the cruel world of Russian puppy shipping after Molly and Tommy shared the sad news of Mr Chai 's death .
Enduring journeys of 3,500 miles by plane and car from Russia all the way to the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most unthinkable conditions during travel .
But Molly wept as she told the grim journey was n't what had killed dear Mr Chai - revealing that he was `` going to die regardless . ''
Appearing in a video alongside Tommy , she told the camera : `` The autopsy results showed that his skull was n't fully developed and part of his brain was exposed .
`` He did n't have a single white blood cell left in his body .
`` While we understand everyone 's opinions about him being shipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understand that this is not what made that baby dog pass away .
That 's not what made him die .
`` He was going to die regardless .
If we had the time again we would have got a dog from the UK or got a rescue dog from the UK . ''

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has shared a stark warning for those considering importing a puppy after her Pomeranian died after just six days earlier this year
Molly-Mae Hague begs fans to avoid puppy imports after heartbreaking death of her dog
Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague has issued a heartfelt plea for animal lovers to avoid imports.
The influencer, 21, and her boyfriend Tommy Fury, also 21, were left devastated earlier this year after the death of their Pomeranian.
The dog - named Mr Chai - had been imported from Russia, and lasted just six days in the UK before sadly dying.
The poor pooch had been born was enlarged organs, and part of his brain was exposed.
"If we had our chance again, we wouldn't have imported from Russia," she's now told The Sun.
"The autopsy result showed that his skull wasn't fully developed and he didn't have a white blood cell left in his body."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Molly added: "If we had the time again, we'd have a dog from the UK."
The Mirror exposed the cruel world of Russian puppy shipping after Molly and Tommy shared the sad news of Mr Chai's death.
Enduring journeys of 3,500 miles by plane and car from Russia all the way to the UK, many puppies are placed in the most unthinkable conditions during travel.
But Molly wept as she told the grim journey wasn't what had killed dear Mr Chai - revealing that he was "going to die regardless."
Appearing in a video alongside Tommy, she told the camera: "The autopsy results showed that his skull wasn't fully developed and part of his brain was exposed.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"He didn't have a single white blood cell left in his body.
"While we understand everyone's opinions about him being shipped over from Russia, you need to understand that this is not what made that baby dog pass away. That's not what made him die.
"He was going to die regardless. If we had the time again we would have got a dog from the UK or got a rescue dog from the UK."


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Jamie Laing updates fans about giving his sister's number to Giovanni Pernice

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has teased fans over having the phone number of Jamie Laing 's sister .
The 30-year-old professional dancer worked alongside 32-year-old Made In Chelsea star Jamie on the recent 2020 series of Strictly – where he was paired with Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh , 43 .
During the course of the series , Jamie ’ s sister Emily was seen during a video of support asking Jamie to pass her number to Giovanni .
And fans are desperate to know if the biscuit company heir did indeed share his sibling ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jamie was participating in a Q & A session with girlfriend Sophie Habboo over Intagram Stories when a fan asked to know what had happened behind the scenes of Strictly .
The fan asked “ Did you give Giovanni your sis ’ s number ” alongside a crying-with-laughter emoji .
However Jamie skilfully dodged the question – by simply laughing in response and rolling away from the camera , while Sophie replied : “ We will never know.
” Meanwhile Giovanni teased the reality star by responding to the video on his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his feed alongside the reply “ Who knows ?
?
” and a crying-with-laughter memoji – thereby refusing to deny he had been in touch with Jamie ’ s sister .
Throughout the 2020 series of Strictly , rumours ran rampant that Giovanni and Ranvir had grown close .
The GMB host confirmed she had ended her marriage to Ranjeet Singh Dehal just weeks before the BBC series began .
While performances between Giovannia and Ranvir over the course of the show raised eyebrows thanks to their intimate nature .
And after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the semi-finals , Ranvir confessed she felt she had a “ connection ” to the dance hunk .
While her decision to describe her Strictly partner as a `` beautiful , passionate dancer '' fanned the flames of speculation that there was more to their relationship that simply mentor and student .

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Jamie's sister, Emily Laing, begged him to give her number to Giovanni during a video call on Strictly. Fans are desperate to know if the two have been put in contact.
Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has teased fans over having the phone number of Jamie Laing's sister.
The 30-year-old professional dancer worked alongside 32-year-old Made In Chelsea star Jamie on the recent 2020 series of Strictly – where he was paired with Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh, 43.
During the course of the series, Jamie’s sister Emily was seen during a video of support asking Jamie to pass her number to Giovanni.
And fans are desperate to know if the biscuit company heir did indeed share his sibling’s number with the Italian dance sensation.
Jamie was participating in a Q&A session with girlfriend Sophie Habboo over Intagram Stories when a fan asked to know what had happened behind the scenes of Strictly.
Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
The fan asked “Did you give Giovanni your sis’s number” alongside a crying-with-laughter emoji.
However Jamie skilfully dodged the question – by simply laughing in response and rolling away from the camera, while Sophie replied: “We will never know.”
Image: Instagram/pernicegiovann1) Instagram/pernicegiovann1)
Meanwhile Giovanni teased the reality star by responding to the video on his own Instagram Stories.
He shared the video to his feed alongside the reply “Who knows??” and a crying-with-laughter memoji – thereby refusing to deny he had been in touch with Jamie’s sister.
Throughout the 2020 series of Strictly, rumours ran rampant that Giovanni and Ranvir had grown close.
The GMB host confirmed she had ended her marriage to Ranjeet Singh Dehal just weeks before the BBC series began.
Image: Instagram/emily_laing_uk) Instagram/emily_laing_uk) Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
While performances between Giovannia and Ranvir over the course of the show raised eyebrows thanks to their intimate nature.
And after they were eliminated from the contest in the semi-finals, Ranvir confessed she felt she had a “connection” to the dance hunk.
While her decision to describe her Strictly partner as a "beautiful, passionate dancer" fanned the flames of speculation that there was more to their relationship that simply mentor and student.


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Black Narcissus viewers praise Dame Diana Rigg's final TV role before death

BBC One three-part drama Black Narcissus , starring Gemma Arterton , concluded on Tuesday night to very mixed reviews .
But all viewers could agree on the incredible performance of the late Dame Diana Rig , who died from lung cancer in September 2020 , aged 81 .
Her tole as Mother Dorothea was the last she filmed before she died , though she still has another role filmed that has yet to hit our screens .
The legendary actress will also be playing Miss Collins in film Last Night in Soho , which is due to be released next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pointed out how poignant it was to see her back on our screens .
One tweeted : `` Diana Rigg ’ s last role .
What an impact .
What a legacy .
# BlackNarcissus `` .
Another added : `` Watching new drama # BlackNarcissus on @ BBCOne giving it a go starring the wonderful Dame Diana Rigg in her last role # relaxing # newdrama # DianaRigg `` .
`` It 's good to see & hear # DianaRigg in her last TV role , as Mother Superior in # @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show itself did not win rave reviews as many viewers criticised the pace and `` lacklustre '' plot .
One tweeted : `` Ok , I am half way through the 2nd episode of # BlackNarcissus .
Can anyone tell me when this thing actually bloody starts ? ''
Another remarked : `` '' Black Narcissus '' was complete and utter sh**e. Really disappointing ending .
Not worth the three one hour episodes .
# BlackNarcissus `` .
But other viewers enjoyed the show , with one writing : `` Well I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought that was terrific .
Arterton , Nivola and Franciosi all bang on the money .
Beautifully made , great music , looked stunning .
Top work everyone .
# BlackNarcissus `` .
`` I 'm a huge fan of the book of # BlackNarcissus and a huge fan of the film of # BlackNarcissus and I 'm now a huge fan of the TV series of # BlackNarcissus - I thought the first episode was absolutely knockout ... '' added another .
* Black Narcissus is available to watch now on @ @

Black Narcissus viewers praised Dame Diana Rig in the final role she filmed before her death in September, aged 81
BBC One three-part drama Black Narcissus , starring Gemma Arterton, concluded on Tuesday night to very mixed reviews.
But all viewers could agree on the incredible performance of the late Dame Diana Rig, who died from lung cancer in September 2020, aged 81.
Her tole as Mother Dorothea was the last she filmed before she died, though she still has another role filmed that has yet to hit our screens.
The legendary actress will also be playing Miss Collins in film Last Night in Soho , which is due to be released next year.
Image: FX/Miya Mizuno) FX/Miya Mizuno)
Many viewers praised her performance and pointed out how poignant it was to see her back on our screens.
One tweeted: "Diana Rigg’s last role. What an impact. What a legacy. #BlackNarcissus ".
Another added: "Watching new drama #BlackNarcissus on @BBCOne giving it a go starring the wonderful Dame Diana Rigg in her last role #relaxing #newdrama #DianaRigg ".
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
"It's good to see & hear #DianaRigg in her last TV role, as Mother Superior in #BlackNarcissus, penned another.
Sadly, the show itself did not win rave reviews as many viewers criticised the pace and "lacklustre" plot.
One tweeted: "Ok, I am half way through the 2nd episode of #BlackNarcissus. Can anyone tell me when this thing actually bloody starts?"
Image: BBC) BBC)
Another remarked: ""Black Narcissus" was complete and utter sh**e. Really disappointing ending. Not worth the three one hour episodes. #BlackNarcissus ".
But other viewers enjoyed the show, with one writing: "Well I don't know about you lot but I thought that was terrific. Arterton, Nivola and Franciosi all bang on the money. Beautifully made, great music, looked stunning. Top work everyone. #BlackNarcissus ".
"I'm a huge fan of the book of #BlackNarcissus and a huge fan of the film of #BlackNarcissus and I'm now a huge fan of the TV series of #BlackNarcissus - I thought the first episode was absolutely knockout..." added another.
* Black Narcissus is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Mum dies after being haunted by murder of daughter who was tortured in bathtub

The mum of a teenager who was brutally drowned in a bathtub 24 years ago has died .
Tributes have been paid to Margaret Bates , from Mottram in Tameside , who died in hospital just before Christmas at the age of 65 .
In 1996 her daughter Kelly-Anne Bates was 17 when her much older boyfriend James Smith drowned her in a bathtub , Manchester Evening News reported .
During the three weeks leading up to her murder he had tortured and stabbed her in the mouth , face and body .
As he attacked her Kelly-Anne pleaded for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then 49 , was sentenced to life in prison , with a minimum of 25 years behind bars .
He becomes eligible for parole next year .
Margaret , who was a popular figure at Tesco in Hattersley , used to look out on the site of the family 's bulldozered home from her checkout .
Before her death she said : “ My checkout desk overlooks the spot where our living room once stood .
`` It is a real comfort , to be surrounded by my memories and the familiarity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Kelly-Anne on my checkout .
It ’ s my safe place .
`` I know her spirit is there .
I feel like she is home again . ''
Margaret had twice battled breast cancer and had radiotherapy treatment earlier this year , which diminished her immune system .
An asthma sufferer , she died in hospital on December 17 due to respiratory failure , her family said .
She leaves behind husband Tommy and their two sons .
Lorry driver Tommy , 71 , said : `` She did n't have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anything that was going round , she got . ''
He added : `` She was always saying ' I want to get back with Kelly ' . ''
Tommy said Margaret had not tested positive for Covid-19 and , although she never got over losing Kelly-Anne , the death had not been a factor in her recent ill-health .
Margaret had always been `` very popular with the customers '' at Tesco , he added .
Amy Fisher wrote : `` What can you say about this lady other then she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve ever met .
`` Lovely golden heart , time for anyone ... rest in peace with your girl . ''
Leighton McMylor said : `` She always had a smile for everyone and was so warm and friendly .
`` I could always have a nice chat and a laugh with her . ''
Margaret and husband Tommy have previously said they thought Kelly-Anne was secretly groomed by Smith for two years before she finally brought him home when she was 16 .
The couple did n't speak publicly about the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ The first time I met him , he swaggered in , and it made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck .
“ He was much older than I expected .
I vividly recall seeing our bread knife in the kitchen and wanting to pick it up and stab him in the back .
`` It was a bizarre thought - I would never normally think of anything so violent and now I wonder whether it was some sort of sixth sense .
“ Looking back , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I didn ’ t kill him there and then .
It would have saved my daughter ’ s life.
” Despite pleas from her parents , Kelly-Anne moved in with Smith the following year .
Though they alerted police and social services , they were powerless to intervene .
Margaret pleaded with her daughter to return home , but Kelly-Anne refused .
Margaret said : `` Smith exuded evil .
When I visited once , he showed me a hole in his floorboards where he said he 'd had a gas leak .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he kept my daughter prisoner in the hole whilst he tortured her .
“ I begged Kelly-Anne to leave him but she was totally under his control .
`` It was like he had cursed her .
Even my Mother ’ s Day card was in his handwriting.
” In the period before her death , in April 1996 , Kelly-Anne endured unimaginable torture .
Over three barbaric weeks , Smith subjected her to 150 separate injuries before beating her with a shower head and drowning her in a bathtub .
At Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a history of attacking girlfriends and his marriage had ended through violence .
HGV driver Tommy , who identified his daughter ’ s body , said : “ With each girl he had gone further in abuse .
`` He was a time bomb waiting to explode and with Kelly he finally killed someone .
”

Margaret Bates, from Mottram in Tameside, has died, 24 years after her daughter Kelly-Anne Bates was murdered by James Smith, who tortured the teenager over several weeks
Mum dies after being haunted by murder of daughter who was tortured in bathtub
The mum of a teenager who was brutally drowned in a bathtub 24 years ago has died.
Tributes have been paid to Margaret Bates, from Mottram in Tameside, who died in hospital just before Christmas at the age of 65.
In 1996 her daughter Kelly-Anne Bates was 17 when her much older boyfriend James Smith drowned her in a bathtub, Manchester Evening News reported.
During the three weeks leading up to her murder he had tortured and stabbed her in the mouth, face and body.
As he attacked her Kelly-Anne pleaded for her life in vain.
Smith, then 49, was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum of 25 years behind bars.
Image: MSM) MSM)
He becomes eligible for parole next year.
Margaret, who was a popular figure at Tesco in Hattersley, used to look out on the site of the family's bulldozered home from her checkout.
Before her death she said: “My checkout desk overlooks the spot where our living room once stood.
"It is a real comfort, to be surrounded by my memories and the familiarity of the past.
"I feel near to Kelly-Anne on my checkout. It’s my safe place.
"I know her spirit is there. I feel like she is home again."
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Margaret had twice battled breast cancer and had radiotherapy treatment earlier this year, which diminished her immune system.
An asthma sufferer, she died in hospital on December 17 due to respiratory failure, her family said.
She leaves behind husband Tommy and their two sons.
Lorry driver Tommy, 71, said: "She didn't have any immunity with the radiotherapy.
"Anything that was going round, she got."
He added: "She was always saying 'I want to get back with Kelly'."
Tommy said Margaret had not tested positive for Covid-19 and, although she never got over losing Kelly-Anne, the death had not been a factor in her recent ill-health.
Image: MSM) MSM)
Margaret had always been "very popular with the customers" at Tesco, he added.
Friends and customers paid tribute to Margaret.
Amy Fisher wrote: "What can you say about this lady other then she was one of the loveliest ladies I’ve ever met.
"Lovely golden heart, time for anyone... rest in peace with your girl."
Leighton McMylor said: "She always had a smile for everyone and was so warm and friendly.
"I could always have a nice chat and a laugh with her."
Margaret and husband Tommy have previously said they thought Kelly-Anne was secretly groomed by Smith for two years before she finally brought him home when she was 16.
The couple didn't speak publicly about the death until 2015.
Image: Emma Williams) Emma Williams)
At the time Margaret said: “The first time I met him, he swaggered in, and it made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck.
“He was much older than I expected. I vividly recall seeing our bread knife in the kitchen and wanting to pick it up and stab him in the back.
"It was a bizarre thought - I would never normally think of anything so violent and now I wonder whether it was some sort of sixth sense.
“Looking back, it’s my greatest regret that I didn’t kill him there and then. It would have saved my daughter’s life.”
Despite pleas from her parents, Kelly-Anne moved in with Smith the following year.
Though they alerted police and social services, they were powerless to intervene.
Margaret pleaded with her daughter to return home, but Kelly-Anne refused.
Margaret said: "Smith exuded evil. When I visited once, he showed me a hole in his floorboards where he said he'd had a gas leak.
"Just a few weeks later, he kept my daughter prisoner in the hole whilst he tortured her.
“I begged Kelly-Anne to leave him but she was totally under his control.
Image: MSM) MSM)
"It was like he had cursed her. Even my Mother’s Day card was in his handwriting.”
In the period before her death, in April 1996, Kelly-Anne endured unimaginable torture.
Over three barbaric weeks, Smith subjected her to 150 separate injuries before beating her with a shower head and drowning her in a bathtub.
At Smith’s trial it emerged he had a history of attacking girlfriends and his marriage had ended through violence.
HGV driver Tommy, who identified his daughter’s body, said: “With each girl he had gone further in abuse.
"He was a time bomb waiting to explode and with Kelly he finally killed someone.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Gogglebox's Pete and Lynne 'settled foster child's drug debt'

Gogglebox stars Pete and Lynne McGarry settled a prisoner 's drug debt , their son George Gilbey has revealed .
George says he called his parents for help when he was put behind bars himself for drink-driving in October 2019 .
The former Channel 4 star , who was jailed for three months , said he feared for the life of his fellow inmate - who had previously been fostered by Pete and Lynne - and asked his parents for help .
`` His jaw was hanging off his face [ ... ] over a £20 drugs-debt , '' explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get involved .
I could n't leave that .
I phoned mum and said ‘ Can you put twenty quid in his account ? '
.
`` But the next day he took more off the geezer because I paid his bill . ''
The ex CelebrityBig Brother star said his mum and dad also sent boxer shorts to prisoners after hearing George say many of the men did n't have money to buy them , reports The Sun .
George opened up about his spell in prison for Chris Atkins ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He told listeners : `` I got told by people I knew inside that If I [ came into prison ] drunk I 'd go onto their wing .
So in attempt to end up with his pals , George said during a break from his court cause he `` went over the road for a drink and had two bottles of wine and a double vodka . ''
George said that some inmates recognised him from the TV with some questioning if he was filming an undercover project .
`` Everyone was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since coming out , George says he 's changed his ways and came clean to his four-year-old daughter about his sentence .
“ I said Daddy did something that was wrong and the police had to take him to prison .
I had to tell her because I did n't want anyone else saying in later life , 'You 're dad went away . '
” he explained .
“ She cuddled me and said : ‘ Alright daddy I don ’ t mind you going to work - but don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what puts me off .
I will never go through this again , '' he vowed .

The Goggblebox stars, who are parents to biological son George Gilbey, fostered more than 70 children
Gogglebox stars Pete and Lynne McGarry settled a prisoner's drug debt, their son George Gilbey has revealed.
George says he called his parents for help when he was put behind bars himself for drink-driving in October 2019.
The former Channel 4 star, who was jailed for three months, said he feared for the life of his fellow inmate - who had previously been fostered by Pete and Lynne - and asked his parents for help.
"His jaw was hanging off his face [...] over a £20 drugs-debt," explained George, 35.
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"I had to get involved. I couldn't leave that. I phoned mum and said ‘Can you put twenty quid in his account?'.
"But the next day he took more off the geezer because I paid his bill."
The ex Celebrity Big Brother star said his mum and dad also sent boxer shorts to prisoners after hearing George say many of the men didn't have money to buy them, reports The Sun.
George opened up about his spell in prison for Chris Atkins' podcast A Bit Of A Strech.
He told listeners: "I got told by people I knew inside that If I [came into prison] drunk I'd go onto their wing.
So in attempt to end up with his pals, George said during a break from his court cause he "went over the road for a drink and had two bottles of wine and a double vodka."
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George said that some inmates recognised him from the TV with some questioning if he was filming an undercover project.
"Everyone was really nice," he shared.
Since coming out, George says he's changed his ways and came clean to his four-year-old daughter about his sentence.
“I said Daddy did something that was wrong and the police had to take him to prison. I had to tell her because I didn't want anyone else saying in later life, 'You're dad went away.'” he explained.
“She cuddled me and said: ‘Alright daddy I don’t mind you going to work - but don’t leave me again’. That's what puts me off. I will never go through this again," he vowed.


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Solskjaer channels Sir Alex Ferguson as Marcus Rashford fires Man Utd to second

Appropriately enough , with Sir Alex Ferguson watching on , Manchester United plundered a late winner in 'Fergie time ' .
Throughout his glittering time in charge , Fergie 's teams had a knack of scoring dramatic late winners , a trait Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are carrying on .
Rashford 's 93rd-minute goal , his 14 of the season , moved United up to second in the table , just two points behind leaders and arch rivals Liverpool .
With Ferguson turning 79 tomorrow , Rashford 's goal was something of an early birthday present for the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions to watch his former side .
In truth , United did not do enough in 90 minutes to merit the win , with Wolves nullifying their attack and playing with greater enterprise than their hosts .
But never knowing when they are beaten is part of United 's DNA , and they once again displayed that formidable trait to end 2020 in second place , poised for an unlikely title push in 2021 .
Yet for much of the game , United were second best , their subdued display a surprise given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they put six past Leeds , with Solskjaer claiming they could have scored 12 .
It was the visitors who had the first sight on goal , Adama Traore slaloming his way past several opponents before feeding the ball to Pedro Neto , whose tame shot went straight at David De Gea .
United invited trouble three minutes later , when Paul Pogba lost possession cheaply to Traore , who in turn found Vitinha , whose shot was again easy for De Gea to handle .
A third effort on the United goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eric Bailly dithering and allowing Traore to cause more problems , his ball finding Ruben Neves , whose effort was punched away by De Gea .
It amounted to an unconvincing start from the hosts , who allowed their opponents to dictate the rhythm of the game early on and create the best chances , Solskjaer swiftly down from the dugout to the technical area to address his side 's shortcomings .
Midway through the first-half , United conceded a free-kick from which Neves found Roman Saiss , whose looping header had De @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and behind to safety .
When United did get sight of the Wolves goal , they were unable to make it count , Edinson Cavani glancing a header wide , then Bruno Fernandes denied at point-blank range by Rui Patricio after a fine cross from Greenwood .
United continued to live dangerously at the other end , De Gea showing impressive reactions to instinctively block a volleyed effort from Saiss , from an inswinging free-kick delivery from Neto .
Chances were few and far between after the break , as the cagey nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probing , without ever really looking like breaking the deadlock .
Rashford sent a looping header over , while Wolves produced some slick build-up play which saw them advance into some promising positions .
But once there , they missed the predatory and physical presence of their main goal threat , star striker Raul Jimenez , still sidelined after suffering a fractured skull last month .
Cavani had the ball in the net with 20 minutes to go but was ruled offside , while De Gea 's heroics continued late on , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the game was decided in the third minute of added time , Bruno Fernandes finding Rashford with an exquisite long ball .
Rashford was surrounded by five Wolves players but was undaunted , turning back on to his left foot before unleashing a shot which deflected off Saiss and into the net , for the last-gasp win .
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Throughout his glittering time in charge, Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United had a knack of scoring dramatic late winners, a trait Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are carrying on
Appropriately enough, with Sir Alex Ferguson watching on, Manchester United plundered a late winner in 'Fergie time'.
Throughout his glittering time in charge, Fergie's teams had a knack of scoring dramatic late winners, a trait Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are carrying on.
Rashford's 93rd-minute goal, his 14 of the season, moved United up to second in the table, just two points behind leaders and arch rivals Liverpool.
With Ferguson turning 79 tomorrow, Rashford's goal was something of an early birthday present for the former United boss, who braved the freezing conditions to watch his former side.
In truth, United did not do enough in 90 minutes to merit the win, with Wolves nullifying their attack and playing with greater enterprise than their hosts.
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But never knowing when they are beaten is part of United's DNA, and they once again displayed that formidable trait to end 2020 in second place, poised for an unlikely title push in 2021.
Yet for much of the game, United were second best, their subdued display a surprise given on their last outing at Old Trafford they put six past Leeds, with Solskjaer claiming they could have scored 12.
It was the visitors who had the first sight on goal, Adama Traore slaloming his way past several opponents before feeding the ball to Pedro Neto, whose tame shot went straight at David De Gea.
United invited trouble three minutes later, when Paul Pogba lost possession cheaply to Traore, who in turn found Vitinha, whose shot was again easy for De Gea to handle.
A third effort on the United goal came in quick succession for Wolves, Eric Bailly dithering and allowing Traore to cause more problems, his ball finding Ruben Neves, whose effort was punched away by De Gea.
It amounted to an unconvincing start from the hosts, who allowed their opponents to dictate the rhythm of the game early on and create the best chances, Solskjaer swiftly down from the dugout to the technical area to address his side's shortcomings.
Image: PA) PA)
Midway through the first-half, United conceded a free-kick from which Neves found Roman Saiss, whose looping header had De Gea worried but bounced off the bar and behind to safety.
When United did get sight of the Wolves goal, they were unable to make it count, Edinson Cavani glancing a header wide, then Bruno Fernandes denied at point-blank range by Rui Patricio after a fine cross from Greenwood.
United continued to live dangerously at the other end, De Gea showing impressive reactions to instinctively block a volleyed effort from Saiss, from an inswinging free-kick delivery from Neto.
Chances were few and far between after the break, as the cagey nature of the contest continued, both sides probing, without ever really looking like breaking the deadlock.
Rashford sent a looping header over, while Wolves produced some slick build-up play which saw them advance into some promising positions.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But once there, they missed the predatory and physical presence of their main goal threat, star striker Raul Jimenez, still sidelined after suffering a fractured skull last month.
Cavani had the ball in the net with 20 minutes to go but was ruled offside, while De Gea's heroics continued late on, with a fine save from Rayan Ait-Nouri.
But the game was decided in the third minute of added time, Bruno Fernandes finding Rashford with an exquisite long ball.
Rashford was surrounded by five Wolves players but was undaunted, turning back on to his left foot before unleashing a shot which deflected off Saiss and into the net, for the last-gasp win.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Rashford opens up on vital thing he noticed about Wolves defender before scoring

Marcus Rashford claims he knew he had the edge on Rayan Ait-Nouri as he noticed the Wolves defender was suffering with cramp .
Rashford collected Bruno Fernandes ' lofted pass and scored a winner at the death as Manchester United beat Wolves 1-0 at Old Trafford .
The Englishman got the better of Ait-Nouri in the box , shifting away from the left wing-back to earn enough time to get his shot away .
Rashford 's effort took a deflection off Romain Saiss and nestled in the back of the net past a helpless Rui Patricio , earning United a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on league-leaders Liverpool .
Explaining how his goal came about , Rashford told Prime Video after the full-time whistle : `` The full back , I think he got cramp a few minutes before so I just had in my head , I 'm going to go at him and make him chop and turn .
`` See if I can make something happen .
Thankfully we got a deflection and it went in . ''
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The victory sends United two points behind Liverpool , but Rashford insists the Red Devils are not getting ahead of themselves .
He added : `` For us , we ca n't look too far ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still doing a lot of work on ourselves .
To be looking at the table so early is stupid .
We have to take it one game at a time . ''
Rashford 's goal was his 51st in the Premier League and he was delighted to fire United to victory after a hard-fought fixture .
`` It 's the deciding goal .
Probably not the most beautiful goal but we 'll take that and the three points and move on , '' said Rashford .
`` Today was a tough game , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of the day we managed to get over the line . ''
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Rashford noticed something about Rayan Ait-Nouri directly before he scored the game's only goal in the 93rd minute to send Manchester United second in the Premier League
Marcus Rashford opens up on crucial thing he noticed about Wolves defender before scoring
Marcus Rashford claims he knew he had the edge on Rayan Ait-Nouri as he noticed the Wolves defender was suffering with cramp.
Rashford collected Bruno Fernandes' lofted pass and scored a winner at the death as Manchester United beat Wolves 1-0 at Old Trafford.
The Englishman got the better of Ait-Nouri in the box, shifting away from the left wing-back to earn enough time to get his shot away.
Rashford's effort took a deflection off Romain Saiss and nestled in the back of the net past a helpless Rui Patricio, earning United a vital three points to close the gap on league-leaders Liverpool.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Explaining how his goal came about, Rashford told Prime Video after the full-time whistle: "The full back, I think he got cramp a few minutes before so I just had in my head, I'm going to go at him and make him chop and turn.
"See if I can make something happen. Thankfully we got a deflection and it went in."
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
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The victory sends United two points behind Liverpool, but Rashford insists the Red Devils are not getting ahead of themselves.
He added: "For us, we can't look too far ahead. We are a team that is still doing a lot of work on ourselves. To be looking at the table so early is stupid. We have to take it one game at a time."
Rashford's goal was his 51st in the Premier League and he was delighted to fire United to victory after a hard-fought fixture.
"It's the deciding goal. Probably not the most beautiful goal but we'll take that and the three points and move on," said Rashford. "Today was a tough game, we expected a tough game. At the end of the day we managed to get over the line."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Solskjaer responds to talks of Premier League break as Covid-19 cases surge

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does n't believe a two-week Premier League circuit break would make a difference after a surge in Covid-19 cases .
The Premier League recently returned its highest number of positive coronavirus tests this season , prompting representatives of some clubs to propose a two-week 'cooling off ' period .
But Manchester United manager Solskjaer , speaking after his side 's last-gasp 1-0 victory over Wolves , said he does n't believe it will make much of a difference .
`` It 's hard for me to answer that straight now , '' Solskjaer said on Amazon Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it 's more the whole society and I 'm not sure if stopping playing football will make a difference .
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`` We are in a bubble and it 's proven to be quite - well , we have n't had too many cases , especially within the group so I do n't know , I do n't want to join in that discussion . ''
He later added : `` It 's not something I 've thought about a lot and we as a club , a group and our players have been really good following protocols and rules .
`` That 's part of the job here .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ca n't see the benefit in having a break - when are we going to play the games ?
`` We all know it 's so difficult , but if you just stop more games I do n't think that 's going to make a big , big change .
It might be a longer one , so when do we finish the season ? ''
Not everyone agrees with Solskjaer 's opinion , and earlier on Tuesday West Brom boss Sam Allardyce suggested a break would be worthwhile .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything else , '' said Allardyce .
`` When I listen to the news the variant virus transmits quicker than the original virus we can only do the right thing which is have a circuit break .
`` I am 66 years old and the last thing I want to do it catch Covid .
I 'm very concerned for myself and football in general .
If that 's what needs to be done we need to do it .
We had one positive this week and it seems to be creeping around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo added : `` The rise of cases is increasing over the country , and we are not an exception . ''
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The Premier League recently returned its highest number of positive coronavirus tests this season, prompting representatives of some clubs proposing a two-week 'cooling off' period
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn't believe a two-week Premier League circuit break would make a difference after a surge in Covid-19 cases.
The Premier League recently returned its highest number of positive coronavirus tests this season, prompting representatives of some clubs to propose a two-week 'cooling off' period.
But Manchester United manager Solskjaer, speaking after his side's last-gasp 1-0 victory over Wolves, said he doesn't believe it will make much of a difference.
"It's hard for me to answer that straight now," Solskjaer said on Amazon Prime.
"But a circuit breaker; I think it's more the whole society and I'm not sure if stopping playing football will make a difference.
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"We are in a bubble and it's proven to be quite - well, we haven't had too many cases, especially within the group so I don't know, I don't want to join in that discussion."
He later added: "It's not something I've thought about a lot and we as a club, a group and our players have been really good following protocols and rules.
"That's part of the job here. We as clubs follow protocols we're given. I can't see the benefit in having a break - when are we going to play the games?
"We all know it's so difficult, but if you just stop more games I don't think that's going to make a big, big change. It might be a longer one, so when do we finish the season?"
Not everyone agrees with Solskjaer's opinion, and earlier on Tuesday West Brom boss Sam Allardyce suggested a break would be worthwhile.
"Everyone's safety is more important than anything else," said Allardyce.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
"When I listen to the news the variant virus transmits quicker than the original virus we can only do the right thing which is have a circuit break.
"I am 66 years old and the last thing I want to do it catch Covid. I'm very concerned for myself and football in general. If that's what needs to be done we need to do it. We had one positive this week and it seems to be creeping around no matter how hard we try."
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo added: "The rise of cases is increasing over the country, and we are not an exception."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-30--Juventus offered Dybala transfer advice as they're warned off Pogba swap

Former Juventus boss Fabio Capello believes the Italian side should only consider swapping Paulo Dybala for Harry Kane .
The Argentine has been linked with the exit door as talks continue to stall over a new deal in Turin .
Dybala has been in and out of the Juventus team over the past 18 months but his quality is not in question .
With Paul Pogba 's Manchester United future uncertain there had been links over a potential swap deal .
The 27-year-old has previously attracted attention from the Premier League with Tottenham once keen .
Capello though does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frenchman .
He told Gazzetta dello Sport : `` I said I would n't swap Dybala to get Pogba .
If I could , I 'd trade him with Tottenham 's English striker Harry Kane . ''
Kane 's own future in north London is by no means guaranteed .
He ignited the rumour mill back in the summer when he refused to commit his career to Tottenham with his trophy cabinet remaining bare .
It would take a mammoth fee to convince chairman Daniel Levy to cash in however .
Pogba 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when his agent Mino Raiola declared his time at Old Trafford `` over '' .
He immediately touted Juventus as a possible destination having previously enjoyed four trophy-laden years in Turin .
`` Maybe Juventus could be his next destination .
Why not ?
, '' said Raiola .
`` Among other things , the relationship with the club and with his former team-mates is excellent .
`` At the time of Covid , not many teams can afford to buy Paul .
The important thing is to want it ( a deal @ @ @ @ @

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Paul Pogba continues to be linked with a Man Utd exit and a swap deal involving Juventus' Paulo Dybala has been speculated as a potential transfer solution
Former Juventus boss Fabio Capello believes the Italian side should only consider swapping Paulo Dybala for Harry Kane.
The Argentine has been linked with the exit door as talks continue to stall over a new deal in Turin.
Dybala has been in and out of the Juventus team over the past 18 months but his quality is not in question.
With Paul Pogba's Manchester United future uncertain there had been links over a potential swap deal.
The 27-year-old has previously attracted attention from the Premier League with Tottenham once keen.
Capello though does not think Juventus should trade Dybala for the Frenchman.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He told Gazzetta dello Sport : "I said I wouldn't swap Dybala to get Pogba. If I could, I'd trade him with Tottenham's English striker Harry Kane."
Kane's own future in north London is by no means guaranteed.
He ignited the rumour mill back in the summer when he refused to commit his career to Tottenham with his trophy cabinet remaining bare.
It would take a mammoth fee to convince chairman Daniel Levy to cash in however.
Pogba's United future was thrust into the spotlight when his agent Mino Raiola declared his time at Old Trafford "over".
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
He immediately touted Juventus as a possible destination having previously enjoyed four trophy-laden years in Turin.
"Maybe Juventus could be his next destination. Why not?," said Raiola.
"Among other things, the relationship with the club and with his former team-mates is excellent.
"At the time of Covid, not many teams can afford to buy Paul. The important thing is to want it (a deal for Pogba)."


thedailymirror--2020-12-30--Mauricio Pochettino 'discussed PSG job with Unai Emery' after Tottenham sacking

Mauricio Pochettino allegedly discussed the prospect of becoming Paris Saint-Germain manager with Unai Emery shortly after the two were sacked from Tottenham and Arsenal respectively .
Pochettino is the hot favourite to take the reigns at the French giants after they confirmed the departure of Thomas Tuchel on Tuesday .
The Argentinean has had to wait patiently for a new opportunity having been out of a job since being fired by Spurs last November .
And according to The Independent he met for lunch with Emery after he himself was axed by the Gunners just ten days later .
Emery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasons between 2016-2018 , winning the Ligue 1 title in his final campaign before make the move to north London .
And it is claimed that Pochettino was intrigued in hearing about Emery 's experiences at the club , as it was one of the teams he could see himself managing in the near future .
Pochettino played for PSG for three years between 2000-03 , and looks almost certain for an emotional return in the coming days .
PSG currently sit in third place in Ligue 1 but are only a point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They also secured qualification for the last-16 of the Champions League , where they will face Barcelona .
There will be big pressure on Pochettino to deliver the goods in the French capital , despite the fact he has yet to win a major trophy as a coach .
He finished a runner-up in the Champions League in 2019 and League Cup in 2015 with Spurs , and will no doubt be desperate to go one step further if he does end up with the PSG job .
Emery , meanwhile , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with his side sitting fifth in La Liga and putting pressure on those at the top of the table .

The Argentinean looks set to be hired as the new PSG boss imminently after the French club finally announced the departure of Thomas Tuchel on Tuesday
Mauricio Pochettino allegedly discussed the prospect of becoming Paris Saint-Germain manager with Unai Emery shortly after the two were sacked from Tottenham and Arsenal respectively.
Pochettino is the hot favourite to take the reigns at the French giants after they confirmed the departure of Thomas Tuchel on Tuesday.
The Argentinean has had to wait patiently for a new opportunity having been out of a job since being fired by Spurs last November.
And according to The Independent he met for lunch with Emery after he himself was axed by the Gunners just ten days later.
Emery was in charge of PSG for two seasons between 2016-2018, winning the Ligue 1 title in his final campaign before make the move to north London.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
And it is claimed that Pochettino was intrigued in hearing about Emery's experiences at the club, as it was one of the teams he could see himself managing in the near future.
Pochettino played for PSG for three years between 2000-03, and looks almost certain for an emotional return in the coming days.
PSG currently sit in third place in Ligue 1 but are only a point behind leaders Lyon and second-placed Lille.
They also secured qualification for the last-16 of the Champions League, where they will face Barcelona.
There will be big pressure on Pochettino to deliver the goods in the French capital, despite the fact he has yet to win a major trophy as a coach.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He finished a runner-up in the Champions League in 2019 and League Cup in 2015 with Spurs, and will no doubt be desperate to go one step further if he does end up with the PSG job.
Emery, meanwhile, has flourished with Villarreal since leaving Arsenal, with his side sitting fifth in La Liga and putting pressure on those at the top of the table.


thedailymirror--2020-12-30--Sophie Kasaei accused of flouting Covid-19 rules with her Christmas celebrations

Sophie Kasaei has been accused of breaking lockdown rules when she appeared to mix at least three households during her Christmas celebrations .
The 31-year-old Geordie Shore star reportedly travelled between various houses on Christmas Day and shared several posts on social media of her celebrations .
Sophie 's alleged mingling came despite living in a Tier 3 area with strict self-distancing rules .
According to The Sun , Sophie visited at least two other households and brazenly documented it all on Instagram '' Sophie put the whole day on Instagram Stories - I could n't believe what I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publication .
`` She started the day with her mum at her house , then she went to her dad 's house to see him and her nan , then she went back to her own house - and then went off to her cousin 's house for a family party .
`` Then she had the cheek to tweet about how good the day was - it 's one rule for celebrities and one for everyone else . ''
In another social media post , Sophie recorded herself travelling to her cousin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're on our way , cuz .
`` We 've got our bottles , hun .
Get us a lemonade ready , cuz . ''
A representative for Sophie has been contacted by The Mirror for comment .
Sophie currently lives in the North East , a region that is facing strict Tier 3 measures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
However , rules were relaxed on Christmas Day which meant that residents were able to form 'Christmas Bubbles ' and mix with two other households on the day .
Days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took to social media to speak about what a lovely Christmas she had .
While this year had been quite different to normal , Sophie said she did n't care about presents as long as she spent it with her mum .
`` Iv had such a lovely few days my first Xmas at my own home and cooked dinner for just me and my Mam .
Could n't care less about gifts or presents it is generally all about loved ones , '' she said on social media .
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Sophie Kasaei allegedly travelled to several houses on Christmas Day and shared lots of social media posts as she celebrated the festive season with her close family
Sophie Kasaei has been accused of breaking lockdown rules when she appeared to mix at least three households during her Christmas celebrations.
The 31-year-old Geordie Shore star reportedly travelled between various houses on Christmas Day and shared several posts on social media of her celebrations.
Sophie's alleged mingling came despite living in a Tier 3 area with strict self-distancing rules.
According to The Sun, Sophie visited at least two other households and brazenly documented it all on Instagram
"Sophie put the whole day on Instagram Stories - I couldn't believe what I was seeing," a source told the publication.
Image: sophiekasaei_/Instagram) sophiekasaei_/Instagram)
"She started the day with her mum at her house, then she went to her dad's house to see him and her nan, then she went back to her own house - and then went off to her cousin's house for a family party.
"Then she had the cheek to tweet about how good the day was - it's one rule for celebrities and one for everyone else."
In another social media post, Sophie recorded herself travelling to her cousin's home, saying: "We're on our way, cuz.
Image: sophiekasaei_/Instagram) sophiekasaei_/Instagram)
"We've got our bottles, hun. Get us a lemonade ready, cuz."
A representative for Sophie has been contacted by The Mirror for comment.
Sophie currently lives in the North East, a region that is facing strict Tier 3 measures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, rules were relaxed on Christmas Day which meant that residents were able to form 'Christmas Bubbles' and mix with two other households on the day.
Days after her festive celebrations, Sophie also took to social media to speak about what a lovely Christmas she had.
Image: sophiekasaei_/Instagram) sophiekasaei_/Instagram)
While this year had been quite different to normal, Sophie said she didn't care about presents as long as she spent it with her mum.
"Iv had such a lovely few days my first Xmas at my own home and cooked dinner for just me and my Mam. Couldn't care less about gifts or presents it is generally all about loved ones," she said on social media.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-30--150-year-old cottage on market hiding eerie secret with seven hidden jail cells

A quaint cottage in Vermont which is on the market for just $ 149,000 is kitted out with a rather unusual quirk - seven original jail cells .
With its white clapboard façade , pitched roof and jolly green shutters , the cottage in the town of Guildhall could be straight out of a fairy tale .
But attached to the north wall of the cute home is a former jail with seven original prison cells complete with rusty barred windows and creaky bedsteads , as well as a jailer ’ s office .
Ripe for renovation , the estate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring your own ideas on what this 28ft x 40ft wing could be !
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Built in 1878 , the main house served as the jailer ’ s residence with lags sent to the attached former Essex County Jail until 1969 .
With its address on Courthouse Drive , close to the village green , there ’ s plenty of prison history in the walls of the 2,190 sq ft property .
Real estate agent Jennifer Allen told the Daily Mail that while the jail is “ fully intact ” it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creepy , cobweb-covered barred doors that run floor-to-ceiling , dusty toilets and sinks , and exposed plaster where the paint has chipped off the walls , it ’ s no renovation for the faint-hearted .
“ There are some historic things— like the old brick— that would n't be able to be taken out , but somebody could take out the bars and turn it into living space , ” said Allen .
“ It would be great to see somebody buy it that would want to create something out of the jail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buyer that would be able to bring the jail back so it 's a usable space again.
” The dormer over the jail has already been repaired , so that ’ s the first step of the renovation complete .
But set in almost an acre of idyllic gardens , surrounded by forests and mountains , the house has plenty of other charms .
A replica antique cook stove takes pride of place in the updated kitchen , with its large island and modern appliances .
Character spills through the rest of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in lots of natural light alongside stunning wooden wainscoting throughout the downstairs living rooms .
Keen cooks will love the walk-in pantry and spacious dining room , while four bedrooms and two bathrooms mean there is a ton of space for a family .
Having last sold for $ 75,000 in 2018 , there is great potential in this unconventional home .

The old family home in Vermont, US, close to the Canadian border once served as a jailer’s residence, with lags sent to the attached former Essex County Jail until 1969
A quaint cottage in Vermont which is on the market for just $149,000 is kitted out with a rather unusual quirk - seven original jail cells.
With its white clapboard façade, pitched roof and jolly green shutters, the cottage in the town of Guildhall could be straight out of a fairy tale.
But attached to the north wall of the cute home is a former jail with seven original prison cells complete with rusty barred windows and creaky bedsteads, as well as a jailer’s office.
Ripe for renovation, the estate agency Realtor.com urges potential buyers to “bring your own ideas on what this 28ft x 40ft wing could be!”.
Image: realtor.com) realtor.com)
Built in 1878, the main house served as the jailer’s residence with lags sent to the attached former Essex County Jail until 1969.
With its address on Courthouse Drive, close to the village green, there’s plenty of prison history in the walls of the 2,190 sq ft property.
Real estate agent Jennifer Allen told the Daily Mail that while the jail is “fully intact” it has deteriorated and needs work.
Image: realtor.com) realtor.com)
With its creepy, cobweb-covered barred doors that run floor-to-ceiling, dusty toilets and sinks, and exposed plaster where the paint has chipped off the walls, it’s no renovation for the faint-hearted.
“There are some historic things— like the old brick— that wouldn't be able to be taken out, but somebody could take out the bars and turn it into living space,” said Allen.
“It would be great to see somebody buy it that would want to create something out of the jail. I'd love to find a buyer that would be able to bring the jail back so it's a usable space again.”
Image: realtor.com) realtor.com)
The dormer over the jail has already been repaired, so that’s the first step of the renovation complete.
But set in almost an acre of idyllic gardens, surrounded by forests and mountains, the house has plenty of other charms.
A replica antique cook stove takes pride of place in the updated kitchen, with its large island and modern appliances.
Image: realtor.com) realtor.com)
Character spills through the rest of the family home, with large windows allowing in lots of natural light alongside stunning wooden wainscoting throughout the downstairs living rooms.
Keen cooks will love the walk-in pantry and spacious dining room, while four bedrooms and two bathrooms mean there is a ton of space for a family.
Having last sold for $75,000 in 2018, there is great potential in this unconventional home.


thedailymirror--2020-12-30--Neal Maupay left with egg on his face following Arsenal humility comments

For the second time in a matter of months Arsenal have exacted a small piece of revenge on one of their Premier League foes .
Back in July , the Gunners beat Watford on the final day of the season to send the Hornets back to the Championship .
Arsenal fans were quick to gloat , as Troy Deeney ’ s infamous ‘ cojones ’ jibe came back to bite him .
And with Tuesday ’ s win over Brighton , Mikel Arteta ’ s men were able to issue their own kind of response to another striker ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after ‘ Project Restart ’ , the Seagulls beat Arsenal 2-1 through a late Neal Maupay header .
Following the game , Maupay suggested that the Gunners squad “ need to learn what is humility ” .
`` One of them was talking the whole game and saying really bad things , ” he said .
`` When I scored I just had to say 'listen , that is what happens when you say bad things on the pitch ' .
`` Arsenal players maybe need to learn humility sometimes .
They were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they deserved.
” Arteta quickly responding to Maupay ’ s verdict : “ He can say whatever he wants , I know my players and one aspect that they don ’ t miss for sure is humility.
” Returning to the Amex for the first time since that dramatic defeat , Arteta was able to name a side punctuated by youthful exuberance .
The likes of Gabriel Martinelli , Emile Smith-Rowe and Bukayo Saka inspired Arsenal to a 1-0 victory , perhaps highlighting a clear shift in the club ’ s attitude .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ League this season ?
Have your say here .
Saka played a starring role in the win and Arteta ’ s post-match comments appeared to show a dressing room filled with the kind of humilty Maupay felt was absent just six months ago .
“ I would like everybody to be cautious and let him be and let him develop , ” he said .
“ He ’ s got the right teammates as well to support him all the time , give him confidence , keep his feet on the floor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and confidence.
” Perhaps Maupay ’ s assessment was the driving force behind an attitude change in north London .
But either way , Arteta ’ s side are on a mission to prove their doubters wrong .
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A second-half Alexandre Lacazette earned Arsenal all three points at Brighton and in doing so, got a small slice of revenge over one of last season's foes
Neal Maupay left with egg on his face following Arsenal humility comments
For the second time in a matter of months Arsenal have exacted a small piece of revenge on one of their Premier League foes.
Back in July, the Gunners beat Watford on the final day of the season to send the Hornets back to the Championship.
Arsenal fans were quick to gloat, as Troy Deeney’s infamous ‘cojones’ jibe came back to bite him.
And with Tuesday’s win over Brighton, Mikel Arteta’s men were able to issue their own kind of response to another striker’s assessment.
Back in June, shortly after ‘Project Restart’, the Seagulls beat Arsenal 2-1 through a late Neal Maupay header.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
Following the game, Maupay suggested that the Gunners squad “need to learn what is humility”.
"One of them was talking the whole game and saying really bad things,” he said.
"When I scored I just had to say 'listen, that is what happens when you say bad things on the pitch'.
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"Arsenal players maybe need to learn humility sometimes. They were talking a lot. They got what they deserved.”
Arteta quickly responding to Maupay’s verdict: “He can say whatever he wants, I know my players and one aspect that they don’t miss for sure is humility.”
Returning to the Amex for the first time since that dramatic defeat, Arteta was able to name a side punctuated by youthful exuberance.
The likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Emile Smith-Rowe and Bukayo Saka inspired Arsenal to a 1-0 victory, perhaps highlighting a clear shift in the club’s attitude.
Where will Arsenal finish in the Premier League this season? Have your say here.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Saka played a starring role in the win and Arteta’s post-match comments appeared to show a dressing room filled with the kind of humilty Maupay felt was absent just six months ago.
“I would like everybody to be cautious and let him be and let him develop,” he said.
“He’s got the right teammates as well to support him all the time, give him confidence, keep his feet on the floor, but as well to give him support and confidence.”
Perhaps Maupay’s assessment was the driving force behind an attitude change in north London. But either way, Arteta’s side are on a mission to prove their doubters wrong.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-30--Tinder user slammed for asking singletons to fill out survey before dating them

A singleton looking for love has been slammed for her `` narcissistic '' approach to dating .
After successfully matching with someone on Tinder , the woman asked the person she swiped right to if they 'd be interested in filling out `` a date application . ''
She asked for basic details like nickname , age and what they ’ re looking for from a relationship , before moving on to other topics , reports Daily Star .
Being a Harry Potter fan was a big concern of hers , as she asked what Hogwarts house they ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates ' '' political views and whether or not they ’ re a `` feminist '' or not .
Unsurprisingly , being bombarded with questions was pretty off-putting for her match who took screenshots of the form which were later shared on Reddit .
And users were quick to criticise the bizarre `` application '' process .
One responder wrote : `` I ’ d fill it out and end with a 10/10 Awkward . ''
Another said : `` Why couldn ’ t you just carry out a regular conversation and just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commented : `` It seems very narcissistic – we don ’ t learn anything about her '' .
Another responded : `` You can already tell by the questions this is one of the most insufferable people on the planet .
`` Thank them for the warning and move along . ''
But not everyone was against the idea as one person said : `` Maybe it 's the Virgo in me but I like the survey !
I would n't mind putting one together for myself .
`` I ’ m older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different perspective .
`` Seems like a great concept especially if you know what you are looking for beyond age range/gender/ sexual preference . ''
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Let us know in the comments .
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Screenshots of a Tinder user asking her dates to fill in a questionnaire before she agrees to go out with them has been branded "narcissistic" by people on Reddit
A singleton looking for love has been slammed for her "narcissistic" approach to dating.
After successfully matching with someone on Tinder, the woman asked the person she swiped right to if they'd be interested in filling out "a date application."
She asked for basic details like nickname, age and what they’re looking for from a relationship, before moving on to other topics, reports Daily Star.
Being a Harry Potter fan was a big concern of hers, as she asked what Hogwarts house they’d be in, as were the "candidates'" political views and whether or not they’re a "feminist" or not.
Unsurprisingly, being bombarded with questions was pretty off-putting for her match who took screenshots of the form which were later shared on Reddit.
And users were quick to criticise the bizarre "application" process.
One responder wrote: "I’d fill it out and end with a 10/10 Awkward."
Another said: "Why couldn’t you just carry out a regular conversation and just ask these questions?"
A third commented: "It seems very narcissistic – we don’t learn anything about her".
Another responded: "You can already tell by the questions this is one of the most insufferable people on the planet.
"Thank them for the warning and move along."
And a fifth added: "Red flag."
But not everyone was against the idea as one person said: "Maybe it's the Virgo in me but I like the survey! I wouldn't mind putting one together for myself.
"I’m older and divorcing so maybe I just have a different perspective.
"Seems like a great concept especially if you know what you are looking for beyond age range/gender/ sexual preference."
When do make of the survey? Let us know in the comments.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-30--Coleen Rooney enjoys cute moment with sons by building snowman on winter outing

Coleen Rooney appeared in high spirits as she shared a sweet moment playing in the snow with her four sons .
The 34-year-old television personality was beaming from ear to ear as the family showed off their snowman building talents on Wednesday .
In the adorable family snap , that Coleen shared with her 889,000 Instagram followers , Coleen made sure to wrap up warm as she posed alongside sons Kai , 10 , Klay , seven , Kit , four , and Cass , two .
The boys also wore their winter coats as they finished off decorating their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hat and a big smile .
Just days earlier , Coleen also unveiled another cute family shot alongside her sons and husband Wayne Rooney as they wished their followers a Merry Christmas .
Coleen 's cute festive celebrations come as the WAG goes head to head with Rebekah Vardy over their Wagatha Christie court fight .
The feud began all the way back in October 2019 , when Coleen accused Rebekah of leaking stories to the press .
Coleen sent social media into meltdown when she outed Rebekah on social media , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conclusions .
However , the feuding wags have refused to back down over the drama - and the issue was eventually taken to court .
In November 2020 , Rebekah won the first part of the legal battle when a judge ruled Coleen had `` clearly identified '' her in a post about alleged story leaks from her personal Instagram account .
Coleen was ordered to pay Rebekah 's £23,000 legal costs for the preliminary hearing .
The pair have since agreed to delay further proceedings until February in `` a final attempt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial '' .
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Coleen Rooney and her four sons shared a sweet moment as they stepped out for a winter stroll in the snow. The family built a giant snowman
Coleen Rooney enjoys cute moment with sons by building giant snowman on winter outing
Coleen Rooney appeared in high spirits as she shared a sweet moment playing in the snow with her four sons.
The 34-year-old television personality was beaming from ear to ear as the family showed off their snowman building talents on Wednesday.
In the adorable family snap, that Coleen shared with her 889,000 Instagram followers, Coleen made sure to wrap up warm as she posed alongside sons Kai, 10, Klay, seven, Kit, four, and Cass, two.
The boys also wore their winter coats as they finished off decorating their snowman with wooden arms, a woolly hat and a big smile.
"Snow days," Coleen simply captioned the shot.
Image: coleenrooney/Instagram) coleenrooney/Instagram)
Just days earlier, Coleen also unveiled another cute family shot alongside her sons and husband Wayne Rooney as they wished their followers a Merry Christmas.
Coleen's cute festive celebrations come as the WAG goes head to head with Rebekah Vardy over their Wagatha Christie court fight.
The feud began all the way back in October 2019, when Coleen accused Rebekah of leaking stories to the press.
Image: coleenrooney/Instagram) coleenrooney/Instagram)
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Coleen sent social media into meltdown when she outed Rebekah on social media, after unveiling a super sleuth method behind her conclusions.
However, the feuding wags have refused to back down over the drama - and the issue was eventually taken to court.
In November 2020, Rebekah won the first part of the legal battle when a judge ruled Coleen had "clearly identified" her in a post about alleged story leaks from her personal Instagram account.
Image: ColeenRooney/Instagram) ColeenRooney/Instagram)
Coleen was ordered to pay Rebekah's £23,000 legal costs for the preliminary hearing.
The pair have since agreed to delay further proceedings until February in "a final attempt to solve the matter without a full trial".
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thedailymirror--2020-12-30--Stars who declined Honours and returned them - from Nigella to Michael Sheen

Many famous faces wish for the day they receive a royal honour - but there have been a number of celebrities who have declined the opportunity when presented with it .
The New Year ’ s Honours List 2020 - which will be announced tonight - recognises the outstanding achievements of people across the United Kingdom and is usually full of famous name .
However , over the years many stars have actually turned down the chance to receive an honour from the Queen and shared their reasons why .
From TV chef Nigella Lawson to Skepta and Jon Snow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars who said 'no thank-you ' when awarded the accolade .
Welsh actor Michael Sheen , who was awarded an OBE back in 2009 , recently shared that years after he was given the accolade he handed it back .
The star , 51 , was given the title in the 2009 New Year 's Honours for his services to drama , but has now told how he gave it back a few years after as he did not want to be a `` hypocrite '' .
During an interview with journalist Owen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he changed his mind about the accolade when he began researching Welsh history when he was invited to speak at the Learning and Work Institute ’ s Annual Raymond Williams Memorial Lecture - which was organised in partnership with The Open University in Wales - on November 16 , 2017 .
Mr Sheen said he meant `` absolutely no disrespect '' in returning the OBE , and added he was at the time `` incredibly honoured '' to have received it .
He added : `` I just realised I 'd be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was going to say in the lecture about the nature of the relationship between Wales and the British state . ''
The celeb chef turned down the offer of an OBE in 2001 , explaining : “ I ’ m not saving lives and I ’ m not doing anything other than something I absolutely love.
” Tottenham native Skepta - real name Joseph Junior Adenuga - says he had turned down an MBE for the 2017 New Year 's Honours .
He dropped the bombshell on his song Hypocrisy .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ artist raps : “ Just came back from the Ivors/ And look at what we collected/ The MBE got rejected/I 'm not trying to be accepted.
” Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pairing turned down OBEs `` for services to comedy drama '' in 2001 .
It was only later they explained .
Saunders said : “ If I felt I deserved a Damehood I ’ d accept it , ” she told Source magazine .
“ At the time , we felt that we were being paid very well to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t seem right somehow .
“ We didn ’ t deserve a pat on the back .
It felt a bit fake to stand alongside people who devoted their lives to truly worthy causes.
” Bowie himself later explained his decision not to join the list of musical knights including Sir Mick Jagger , Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John .
He said : “ I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that .
I seriously don ’ t know what it ’ s for .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for.
” When asked about Jagger accepting the honour , he said : “ It ’ s not my place to make a judgment on Jagger , it ’ s his decision .
But it ’ s just not for me.
” The musician rejected his CBE in 2006 .
In a statement , his spokesperson said : “ Paul was surprised and flattered , but it wasn ’ t really for him.
” The Monty Python star was offered a CBE in 1996 but said they were `` silly '' .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader Paddy Ashdown in 1999 - he declined because he felt staying in England during the winter months to fulfil his role as a working peer was `` too much of a price to pay '' .
The former Beatle turned an OBE down in 2000 - after Paul McCartnery was awarded a knighthood .
Every Beatles member was awarded an MBE in 1965 , though Lennon returned his .
It 's thought he was put forward for his contribution to music , but there was speculation that Harrison would have been insulted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before .
“ Whoever it was who decided to offer him the OBE and not the knighthood was extraordinarily insensitive , ” friend Roy Connolly told the Independent .
“ George would have felt insulted – and with very good reason.
” In 2008 Hawking said he had been approached with an offer of a knighthood in the late 1990s , but had turned it down .
It was later said it was down to the government 's dealing with science funding and cuts .
Having declined an OBE in 2000 , Channel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make a documentary in 2002 entitled ‘ Secrets of the Honours System ’ .
He remains critical of the use of ‘ Empire ’ in our honours system .
“ I tried to find out why I ’ d been given it and was unable to get a clear answer or , indeed , to find out who had proposed me , '' he said afterwards .
Danny Boyle , director and man behind the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony , turned down an honour because he thought it was `` was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not me '' , he said .
He added thousands were involved in executing the ceremony .
“ You can make these speeches about ‘ this is everybody ’ s work , blah blah blah ’ , '' he said .
“ And you ’ ve got to mean it , and I did mean it , and it is true , and it ’ s the only way you can carry on something like that : through the efforts of all the people .
“ I don ’ t know whether I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Palace.
” Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl rejected an OBE in the 1986 New Year ’ s Honours .
John Lennon famously sent his MBE back in protest at British involvement in the Nigerian civil war in 1966 .
He included a note to the Queen saying : “ Your Majesty , I am returning this in protest against Britain ’ s involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing , against our support of America in Vietnam and against Cold Turkey slipping down the charts .
Other famous faces who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , writer ( d 1984 ) , rejected peerage in 1965 and Companion of Honour in 1969 • Albert Finney turned down a CBE in 1980 and a knighthood in 2000

New Year Honours: A look at the highlights
New Year Honours: A look at the highlights
As the New Year's Honours are announced, we look back at the celebrities who said 'no thanks' when they were honoured by the Queen, and others who decided to hand the gong back after the ceremony
Celebrities who've snubbed New Year's Honours from the Queen - or handed them back
Many famous faces wish for the day they receive a royal honour - but there have been a number of celebrities who have declined the opportunity when presented with it.
The New Year’s Honours List 2022 has been announced, and it recognises the outstanding achievements of our homegrown stars.
However, over the years many celebs have actually turned down the chance to receive an honour from the Queen and shared their reasons why.
From TV chef Nigella Lawson to Skepta and Jon Snow, here is a look at the stars who said 'no thank-you' when awarded the accolade...
Michael Sheen
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Welsh actor Michael Sheen, who was awarded an OBE back in 2009, handed it back years later.
The star, 51, was given the title in the 2009 New Year's Honours for his services to drama, but has told how he gave it back a few years after as he did not want to be a "hypocrite".
During an interview with journalist Owen Jones, the Underworld actor told that he changed his mind about the accolade when he began researching Welsh history when he was invited to speak at the Learning and Work Institute’s Annual Raymond Williams Memorial Lecture - which was organised in partnership with The Open University in Wales - on November 16, 2017.
Mr Sheen said he meant "absolutely no disrespect" in returning the OBE, and added he was at the time "incredibly honoured" to have received it.
He added: "I just realised I'd be a hypocrite if I said the things I was going to say in the lecture about the nature of the relationship between Wales and the British state."
Nigella Lawson
Image: BBC/Jay Brookes) BBC/Jay Brookes)
The celeb chef turned down the offer of an OBE in 2001, explaining: “I’m not saving lives and I’m not doing anything other than something I absolutely love.”
Skepta
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Tottenham native Skepta - real name Joseph Junior Adenuga - says he had turned down an MBE for the 2017 New Year's Honours.
He dropped the bombshell on his song Hypocrisy.
In the second verse of Hypocrisy, the grime artist raps: “Just came back from the Ivors/ And look at what we collected/ The MBE got rejected/I'm not trying to be accepted.”
French and Saunders
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders turned down OBEs "for services to comedy drama" in 2001. It was only later they explained. Saunders said: “If I felt I deserved a Damehood I’d accept it,” she told Source magazine.
“At the time, we felt that we were being paid very well to have a lot of fun. It didn’t seem right somehow.
“We didn’t deserve a pat on the back. It felt a bit fake to stand alongside people who devoted their lives to truly worthy causes.”
David Bowie
Bowie himself later explained his decision not to join the list of musical knights including Sir Mick Jagger, Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John.
He said: “I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that. I seriously don’t know what it’s for. It’s not what I spent my life working for.”
When asked about Jagger accepting the honour, he said: “It’s not my place to make a judgment on Jagger, it’s his decision. But it’s just not for me.”
Paul Weller
Image: Getty) Getty)
The musician rejected his CBE in 2006. In a statement, his spokesperson said: “Paul was surprised and flattered, but it wasn’t really for him.”
John Cleese
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The Monty Python star was offered a CBE in 1996 but said they were "silly".
He was offered a peerage by Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown in 1999 - he declined because he felt staying in England during the winter months to fulfil his role as a working peer was "too much of a price to pay".
George Harrison
Image: PA) PA)
The former Beatle turned an OBE down in 2000 - after Paul McCartnery was awarded a knighthood.
Every Beatles member was awarded an MBE in 1965, though Lennon returned his.
It's thought he was put forward for his contribution to music, but there was speculation that Harrison would have been insulted that McCartney got his knighthood three years before.
“Whoever it was who decided to offer him the OBE and not the knighthood was extraordinarily insensitive,” friend Roy Connolly told the Independent. “George would have felt insulted – and with very good reason.”
Stephen Hawking
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In 2008 Hawking said he had been approached with an offer of a knighthood in the late 1990s, but had turned it down.
It was later said it was down to the government's dealing with science funding and cuts.
Jon Snow
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Having declined an OBE in 2000, Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow went on to make a documentary in 2002 entitled ‘Secrets of the Honours System’.
He remains critical of the use of ‘Empire’ in our honours system.
“I tried to find out why I’d been given it and was unable to get a clear answer or, indeed, to find out who had proposed me," he said afterwards.
Danny Boyle
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Danny Boyle, director and man behind the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, turned down an honour because he thought it was "was wrong".
"It's just not me", he said. He added thousands were involved in executing the ceremony.
“You can make these speeches about ‘this is everybody’s work, blah blah blah’," he said.
“And you’ve got to mean it, and I did mean it, and it is true, and it’s the only way you can carry on something like that: through the efforts of all the people.
“I don’t know whether I’ll ever get invited back to the Palace.”
Roald Dahl
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl rejected an OBE in the 1986 New Year’s Honours.
John Lennon
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John Lennon famously sent his MBE back in protest at British involvement in the Nigerian civil war in 1966.
He included a note to the Queen saying: “Your Majesty, I am returning this in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam and against Cold Turkey slipping down the charts.
"With Love, John Lennon of Bag.”
Other famous faces who have refused the Birthday Honours
CS Lewis, writer (d 1963), turned down CBE in 1952
Graham Greene, writer (d 1991) turned down CBE in 1956
JB Priestley, writer (d 1984), rejected peerage in 1965 and Companion of Honour in 1969
Francis Bacon, artist (d 1992) turned down CBE in 1960
Robert Graves, poet (d 1985) rejected CBE in 1957, and CH 1984
CS Forester, writer (d 1966) turned down a CBE in 1953
Eleanor Farjeon, author (d 1965) turned down OBE in 1959
John Ireland, composer (d 1962), turned down CBE in 1959
Major Derek Allhusen, Equestrian Olympic medallist (d 2000), turned down MBE in 1969
Albert Finney turned down a CBE in 1980 and a knighthood in 2000


thedailymirror--2020-12-30--Nicole Kidman celebrates daughter Faith's tenth birthday with cake

The Aussie actress , 53 , shared a picture of the simple cake they ate as a family , while paying tribute to her daughter .
`` Happy Birthday , darling Faith Margaret !
We love you so much , '' Nicole captioned the post .
The cake was covered in simple white frosting with sprinkles , and in chocolate icing read `` Happy 10th birthday Faith . ''
Faith 's surrogate birth surprised the world in 2010 , after her mother and country singer dad Keith Urban kept the pregnancy a private family matter .
She joined big sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adopted children from her first marriage to Tom Cruise , Bella and Connor .
Bella currently lives in Croydon in a three-bed home with her husband Max Parker and their pet reptile .
The 28-year-old turned her back on the spotlight , preferring the setting of south London over Hollywood .
The two were adopted as infants during Tom and Nicole 's 12-year marriage .
The pair divorced in 2001 and the children remained with Tom , at his Los Angeles home .
Throughout the pandemic The Undoing star Nicole has continued working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photo from the set of her latest project with Melissa McCarthy .
She wrote : `` That ’ s a wrap on Nine Perfect Strangers with my co-star Melissa McCarthy .
Sending big love and infinite thanks to all cast and all the crew who made this possible in 2020 , WOW .
`` Coming to you in 2021 . '

Aussie actress Nicole Kidman shared a picture of the simple cake they ate as a family, while paying tribute to her daughter
Nicole Kidman celebrated her youngest child Faith's tenth birthday on Tuesday.
The Aussie actress, 53, shared a picture of the simple cake they ate as a family, while paying tribute to her daughter.
"Happy Birthday, darling Faith Margaret! We love you so much," Nicole captioned the post.
The cake was covered in simple white frosting with sprinkles, and in chocolate icing read "Happy 10th birthday Faith."
Faith's surrogate birth surprised the world in 2010, after her mother and country singer dad Keith Urban kept the pregnancy a private family matter.
Image: nicolekidman/Instagram) nicolekidman/Instagram)
She joined big sister Sunday Rose, and Nicole's two adopted children from her first marriage to Tom Cruise, Bella and Connor.
Bella currently lives in Croydon in a three-bed home with her husband Max Parker and their pet reptile.
The 28-year-old turned her back on the spotlight, preferring the setting of south London over Hollywood.
The two were adopted as infants during Tom and Nicole's 12-year marriage. The pair divorced in 2001 and the children remained with Tom, at his Los Angeles home.
Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Throughout the pandemic The Undoing star Nicole has continued working, and a week ago shared a photo from the set of her latest project with Melissa McCarthy.
She wrote: "That’s a wrap on Nine Perfect Strangers with my co-star Melissa McCarthy. Sending big love and infinite thanks to all cast and all the crew who made this possible in 2020, WOW.
"Coming to you in 2021.'