thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Cops find 'same kind of gun' used in journalist's murder during drug baron raid

Spanish police have arrested a convicted drugs baron nearly 20 years after he was acquitted of ordering investigative journalist Veronica Guerin ’ s assassination .
The arrest of Irishman John Gilligan came following the sensational discovery of a handgun that police say was found buried in the garden of a Costa Blanca villa .
Ballistics experts are now analysing the weapon to find out whether it is the Colt Python revolver that a motorbike hitman used to murder 37-year-old Veronica after she stopped at traffic lights on the outskirts of Dublin in her red Opel Calibra in June 1996 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ same brand and model ” as the gun used to kill the journalist , but no link has been established .
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The insider said : “ Gilligan ’ s arrest followed an investigation into a gang of suspected drugs traffickers .
“ The weapon was found hidden and buried during one of the police searches that formed part of this investigation.
” Another added : “ It is too early at this stage to say whether the gun that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to murder Veronica Guerin but it is the same brand and model .
“ It is being analysed by ballistics experts .
“ The weapon was found during police searches sparked by an investigation into a gang that was sending marijuana and prescription drugs sold by street dealers to addicts from Spain to Ireland and the UK .
“ Drugs have been seized as well as the gun.
” The number of arrests , including that of Gilligan , totals six in an investigation dubbed Operation Godfather .
Sources said the other four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a Colombian man and a British woman who is understood to be aged in her late 50 .
The June 1996 assassination of Ms Guerin caused outrage in Ireland and inspired a 2003 biographical crime film called Veronica Guerin starring Cate Blanchett in the title role .
In March 2001 , Gilligan , 68 , was cleared of masterminding the crime reporter ’ s murder after a 43-day multi-million pound trial at Dublin ’ s Special Criminal Court .
Judge Darmuid O ’ Donovan said he had “ grave suspicions ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gilligan was also cleared of weapons charges , but was handed a 28-year prison sentence for importing 20,000 kilos of cannabis resin worth £32 million .
He was released from prison in October 2013 after serving 17 years and survived an attempt on his life five months later after two masked gunmen shot him in the chest , stomach and leg at his brother ’ s house .
A pub called the Judges Chambers near Torrevieja , south of Alicante , now understood to be under new management , was run by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tracey ran it for more than a decade but it was put on the market in February 2014 for £500,000 .
Sources say Gilligan ’ s arrest was the work of a specialist unit of Spain ’ s National Police called GRECO , set up to respond to organised crime .
Gilligan was tried for Guerin ’ s murder with other members after a former soldier , who prepared the gun used to kill her , agreed to turn state ’ s witness and was given immunity from prosecution .
Paul Ward was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accomplice on the grounds he had disposed of the murder weapon , but the conviction was subsequently overturned on appeal .
Brian ‘ Tosser ’ Meehan was convicted of murder and remains in prison , although reports last year said he could be out in just five years after he was transferred from a maximum security jail .
Guerin was working for the Sunday Independent when she was shot dead at a red traffic light on the Naas Dual Carriageway near Newlands Cross on the outskirts of Dublin on June 26 , 1996 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoot her by one of two men on a motorbike had been loaded with .357 Magnum Semiwadcutter bullets .
Her funeral was attend by Irish Taoiseach John Bruton , who described her murder as an “ attack on democracy ” and the head of Ireland 's armed forces .
In the run-up to her assassination , Guerin had filed charges for assault against Gilligan after he allegedly hit her at his £5 million equestrian centre in County Kildare in September 1995 while she tried to quiz him about how he made his money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baron accepted he had made a chilling telephone threat on September 15 , 1995 to kill her and kidnap her five-year-old son .
The journalist also had shots fired at her house in October 1994 .
The following January she opened her door to a gunman wearing a motorbike helmet who shot her in thigh the day after writing an article about another high-profile Irish criminal .
Award-winning Guerin was killed two days before she was due to speak at a Freedom Forum conference in London .
The topic of her segment was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Journalists at Risk ' .
Within a week of her murder the Irish parliament enacted two pieces of legislations enabling assets from the proceeds of time to be seized by the government .
It led to the formation of the Criminal Assets Bureau .
Last year Gilligan walked free from court after a judge threw out criminal property charges against him .
The Irishman was arrested at Belfast International Airport in 2018 with more than 22,280 euros ( £20,000 ) in his baggage ahead of a flight to Alicante .
Prosecutors at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prescription drug , Zopiclone , in Spain for distribution on the Irish drug market .
Zopiclone or ‘ zimos ’ are sold by street dealers to addicts .
Gilligan denied the claims .
The case was ultimately dismissed by a judge who said suspicion was insufficient to warrant a conviction in criminal courts .
In recent years he is said to have divided his time between the Costa Blanca and the south coast of England with a new woman in his life following his split with wife Geraldine .

Drugs baron John Gilligan was previously cleared of masterminding the assassination of crime reporter Veronica Guerin, who was shot dead by a hitman at traffic lights on the outskirts of Dublin in June 1996
Police find 'same kind of gun' used in journalist's murder during drug baron arrest raid
Spanish police have arrested a convicted drugs baron nearly 20 years after he was acquitted of ordering investigative journalist Veronica Guerin’s assassination.
The arrest of Irishman John Gilligan came following the sensational discovery of a handgun that police say was found buried in the garden of a Costa Blanca villa.
Ballistics experts are now analysing the weapon to find out whether it is the Colt Python revolver that a motorbike hitman used to murder 37-year-old Veronica after she stopped at traffic lights on the outskirts of Dublin in her red Opel Calibra in June 1996.
Spanish police sources say it is the “same brand and model” as the gun used to kill the journalist, but no link has been established.
Have you been affected by this story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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The insider said: “Gilligan’s arrest followed an investigation into a gang of suspected drugs traffickers.
“The weapon was found hidden and buried during one of the police searches that formed part of this investigation.”
Another added: “It is too early at this stage to say whether the gun that has been found is the one used to murder Veronica Guerin but it is the same brand and model.
“It is being analysed by ballistics experts.
“The weapon was found during police searches sparked by an investigation into a gang that was sending marijuana and prescription drugs sold by street dealers to addicts from Spain to Ireland and the UK.
“Drugs have been seized as well as the gun.”
The number of arrests, including that of Gilligan, totals six in an investigation dubbed Operation Godfather.
Sources said the other four were an Irishman, a Spanish man, a Colombian man and a British woman who is understood to be aged in her late 50.
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The June 1996 assassination of Ms Guerin caused outrage in Ireland and inspired a 2003 biographical crime film called Veronica Guerin starring Cate Blanchett in the title role.
In March 2001, Gilligan, 68, was cleared of masterminding the crime reporter’s murder after a 43-day multi-million pound trial at Dublin’s Special Criminal Court.
Judge Darmuid O’Donovan said he had “grave suspicions” the drugs baron was involved in the killing.
Gilligan was also cleared of weapons charges, but was handed a 28-year prison sentence for importing 20,000 kilos of cannabis resin worth £32 million.
He was released from prison in October 2013 after serving 17 years and survived an attempt on his life five months later after two masked gunmen shot him in the chest, stomach and leg at his brother’s house.
A pub called the Judges Chambers near Torrevieja, south of Alicante, now understood to be under new management, was run by Gilligan family for years.
His daughter Tracey ran it for more than a decade but it was put on the market in February 2014 for £500,000.
Sources say Gilligan’s arrest was the work of a specialist unit of Spain’s National Police called GRECO, set up to respond to organised crime.
Image: SOLARPIX.COM) SOLARPIX.COM)
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Gilligan was tried for Guerin’s murder with other members after a former soldier, who prepared the gun used to kill her, agreed to turn state’s witness and was given immunity from prosecution.
Paul Ward was convicted and sentenced to life as an accomplice on the grounds he had disposed of the murder weapon, but the conviction was subsequently overturned on appeal.
Brian ‘Tosser’ Meehan was convicted of murder and remains in prison, although reports last year said he could be out in just five years after he was transferred from a maximum security jail.
Guerin was working for the Sunday Independent when she was shot dead at a red traffic light on the Naas Dual Carriageway near Newlands Cross on the outskirts of Dublin on June 26, 1996.
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The Colt Python revolver used to shoot her by one of two men on a motorbike had been loaded with .357 Magnum Semiwadcutter bullets.
Her funeral was attend by Irish Taoiseach John Bruton, who described her murder as an “attack on democracy” and the head of Ireland's armed forces.
In the run-up to her assassination, Guerin had filed charges for assault against Gilligan after he allegedly hit her at his £5 million equestrian centre in County Kildare in September 1995 while she tried to quiz him about how he made his money.
The judge who acquitted the drugs baron accepted he had made a chilling telephone threat on September 15, 1995 to kill her and kidnap her five-year-old son.
The journalist also had shots fired at her house in October 1994.
The following January she opened her door to a gunman wearing a motorbike helmet who shot her in thigh the day after writing an article about another high-profile Irish criminal.
Award-winning Guerin was killed two days before she was due to speak at a Freedom Forum conference in London. The topic of her segment was ‘Dying to Tell the Story: Journalists at Risk'.
Within a week of her murder the Irish parliament enacted two pieces of legislations enabling assets from the proceeds of time to be seized by the government. It led to the formation of the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Image: PA) PA)
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Last year Gilligan walked free from court after a judge threw out criminal property charges against him.
The Irishman was arrested at Belfast International Airport in 2018 with more than 22,280 euros (£20,000) in his baggage ahead of a flight to Alicante.
Prosecutors at the time said he intended to purchase a prescription drug, Zopiclone, in Spain for distribution on the Irish drug market.
Zopiclone or ‘zimos’ are sold by street dealers to addicts.
Gilligan denied the claims. The case was ultimately dismissed by a judge who said suspicion was insufficient to warrant a conviction in criminal courts.
In recent years he is said to have divided his time between the Costa Blanca and the south coast of England with a new woman in his life following his split with wife Geraldine.


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Matthew McConaughey's abusive father broke mum's finger four times in nasty rows

Matthew McConaughey has shared the horrifying abuse that he and his mother had to endure at the hands of his late father .
The actor , who won an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club , says his abusive father even broke his mum 's finger four different times during violent rows .
He describes the relationship between his mum Kay and dad James ( Jim ) , who died in 1992 aged 63 before Matthew was famous , as toxic and says they communicated through rage .
The couple split a number of times and even married @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Matthew , 50 , shares the heartbreaking story in his new memoir Greenlights , printing a picture of his mum 's bent middle finger as proof of what happened .
The actor , who says he received his first beating for answering to 'Matt ' , recalls one vicious row between Kay and gas supply fitter Jim , which was sparked by him asking for more potatoes on his dinner .
In an extract published by Daily Mail , Matthew penned : `` 'Sure you want more potatoes , FAR MAN ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
BOOM !
Dad flipped the dining table into the ceiling , got up and began to stalk Mom . ''
The Wolf of Wall Street star said he and his adoptive brother Patrick `` knew the deal '' and watched as their mother ran to the telephone to try and contact the police .
She hit Matthew 's `` six foot four , 265 pound '' father in the face with the receiver when he closed in on her and they `` circled each other '' .
Kay grabbed hold of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep the blood-soaked Jim at bay while he threatened to hit her with a glass Heinz Ketchup bottle .
But they suddenly stopped brandishing their weapons at each other and dropped to the kitchen floor to `` make love '' .
Mathew wrote : `` This is how my parents communicated .
This is why my mom and dad were married three times and divorced twice – to each other .
`` This is why my dad broke mom 's middle finger to get it out of his face four separate times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dad loved each other . ''
In his book , Matthew also details the beatings he received from his father for a number of things , including walking out on a bill at Pizza Hut , saying ' I ca n't ' and telling his brother he hated him .
He said his mouth was also washed out with soap for using swear words .
* If you need help , call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 - it 's run by charity Refuge and the free number is @ @ @ @ @ @

Dallas Buyers Club Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey has opened up about the horrific treatment he and his mother had to endure at the hands of his abusive father
Matthew McConaughey has shared the horrifying abuse that he and his mother had to endure at the hands of his late father.
The actor, who won an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club, says his abusive father even broke his mum's finger four different times during violent rows.
He describes the relationship between his mum Kay and dad James (Jim), who died in 1992 aged 63 before Matthew was famous, as toxic and says they communicated through rage.
The couple split a number of times and even married each other three times and divorced twice.
Matthew, 50, shares the heartbreaking story in his new memoir Greenlights, printing a picture of his mum's bent middle finger as proof of what happened.
Image: Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock) Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock)
The actor, who says he received his first beating for answering to 'Matt', recalls one vicious row between Kay and gas supply fitter Jim, which was sparked by him asking for more potatoes on his dinner.
In an extract published by Daily Mail, Matthew penned: "'Sure you want more potatoes, FAR MAN?' she barked. That was it. BOOM! Dad flipped the dining table into the ceiling, got up and began to stalk Mom."
The Wolf of Wall Street star said he and his adoptive brother Patrick "knew the deal" and watched as their mother ran to the telephone to try and contact the police.
Image: Greenlights/Matthew McConaughey) Greenlights/Matthew McConaughey)
She hit Matthew's "six foot four, 265 pound" father in the face with the receiver when he closed in on her and they "circled each other".
Kay grabbed hold of a 12-inch chef's knife in a bid to keep the blood-soaked Jim at bay while he threatened to hit her with a glass Heinz Ketchup bottle.
But they suddenly stopped brandishing their weapons at each other and dropped to the kitchen floor to "make love".
Image: Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock) Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock)
Mathew wrote: "This is how my parents communicated. This is why my mom and dad were married three times and divorced twice – to each other.
"This is why my dad broke mom's middle finger to get it out of his face four separate times. This is how my mom and dad loved each other."
In his book, Matthew also details the beatings he received from his father for a number of things, including walking out on a bill at Pizza Hut, saying 'I can't' and telling his brother he hated him.
Image: Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock) Matt Baron/BEI/REX/Shutterstock)
He said his mouth was also washed out with soap for using swear words.
* If you need help, call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 - it's run by charity Refuge and the free number is in operation 24 hours a day


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--McDonald's is selling food past its 'best before' dates to 'reduce waste'

McDonald 's has said it sells food to customers that is past its `` best before '' date because it reduces food waste .
It 's perfectly legal to sell food past its `` best before '' date in the UK , with the `` use by '' date the actual point it becomes unsafe to consume .
And after McDonald 's was pictured shipping items to restaurants that appeared to be more than a month past their `` best before '' dates , the chain responded saying it was intentional .
A McDonald ’ s spokesperson told Mirror Money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels , McDonald ’ s supply chain sets internal ‘ Best before ’ timeframes that are much shorter than the required 'use by ' dates for products .
`` While preparing to re-open our restaurants earlier this year , we extended the ‘ Best before ’ date on a small selection of our products , to ensure we reduced any unnecessary food waste by keeping these products in our supply chain . ''
A lot of other food that would have otherwise gone to waste during lockdown was redistributed and donated to those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with more than 400 tonnes of food and 100,000 litres of milk being handed out over the summer .
McDonald 's added that its internal `` best before '' dates run on a much shorter time frame than many other places .
Chicken Nuggets , for example , have a 4-month `` best before '' window at McDonald 's , while similar products in supermarkets leave as long as 18 months before they are rated as past their best .
McDonald 's said it would use up all its products long before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dates .
`` The products we extended will all be used comfortably within their ‘ Use By ’ date , '' the spokesperson said .
`` We worked closely with our suppliers to ensure that food safety and quality were not compromised in any way by this extension . ''
McDonald 's is also urgently stepping up its redistribution plans .
The chain said it will provide 1 million meals for families in need in the coming weeks through a new partnership with FareShare .
UK chief executive Paul Pomroy said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting and serving the communities in which we operate .
`` In these challenging times , we know it ’ s more important than ever to support those most in need . ''

McDonald's is selling food to customers in restaurants that is past its "Best Before" date, saying it helps cut down "unnecessary food waste" at the burger chain
McDonald's is selling food past its 'best before' dates to 'reduce waste'
McDonald's has said it sells food to customers that is past its "best before" date because it reduces food waste.
It's perfectly legal to sell food past its "best before" date in the UK, with the "use by" date the actual point it becomes unsafe to consume.
And after McDonald's was pictured shipping items to restaurants that appeared to be more than a month past their "best before" dates, the chain responded saying it was intentional.
A McDonald’s spokesperson told Mirror Money: “In order to control stock levels, McDonald’s supply chain sets internal ‘Best before’ timeframes that are much shorter than the required 'use by' dates for products.
"While preparing to re-open our restaurants earlier this year, we extended the ‘Best before’ date on a small selection of our products, to ensure we reduced any unnecessary food waste by keeping these products in our supply chain."
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A lot of other food that would have otherwise gone to waste during lockdown was redistributed and donated to those in need through FareShare and other organisations, with more than 400 tonnes of food and 100,000 litres of milk being handed out over the summer.
McDonald's added that its internal "best before" dates run on a much shorter time frame than many other places.
Chicken Nuggets, for example, have a 4-month "best before" window at McDonald's, while similar products in supermarkets leave as long as 18 months before they are rated as past their best.
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McDonald's said it would use up all its products long before they reached their "use by" dates.
"The products we extended will all be used comfortably within their ‘Use By’ date," the spokesperson said.
"We worked closely with our suppliers to ensure that food safety and quality were not compromised in any way by this extension."
McDonald's is also urgently stepping up its redistribution plans.
The chain said it will provide 1 million meals for families in need in the coming weeks through a new partnership with FareShare.
UK chief executive Paul Pomroy said: "As a business we are committed to supporting and serving the communities in which we operate.
"In these challenging times, we know it’s more important than ever to support those most in need."


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Dad hails hero firefighter who rescued baby girl after deadly 'gas explosion'

A dad whose family survived a suspected gas explosion that killed two people has hailed a hero firefighter who rescued his baby daughter .
Sukhdev Singh , 39 , feared he and his wife Jasbir , 30 , and their five-month-old girl Manseerat would die as they scrambled through rubble and dust following the blast in Southall in Ealing , west London .
Mr Singh said it 's a `` miracle '' the family survived the blast , which people living two streets away said `` sounded like a bomb exploding '' , at 6.30am on Wednesday .
The firefighter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene , where the blast destroyed two shops and apartments above them .
Removal of the two bodies continued on Thursday evening .
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Mr Singh told the Evening Standard : `` There was dust everywhere .
My concern was to get my daughter out .
We were scared , then out of the dust came the fireman who took my daughter .
`` He was a real hero , I can ’ t thank him enough .
He saved my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ It ’ s a miracle we are alive and we would like to thank the fire service and the local temple for helping us . ''
The family sought refuge in a nearby temple and are now staying with family and friends .
A man was seeing leaping from a first-floor window , and another was badly injured by falling debris inside one of the flats above the Dr Phone repair shop , it is reported .
London Fire Brigade ( LFB ) said the bodies were found in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have not been formally identified .
LFB used specialist equipment including search dogs to look for people trapped inside the collapsed shop and the property above .
Crews from six engines rescued a child and four adults from the rear of the property in the initial stages , using a ladder , while a further 14 adults and two children self-evacuated from surrounding properties .
People living two streets away said their homes `` shook '' from the force of the blast , and many of them were woken up by `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some 50 people who who were evacuated from nearby homes are still unable to return .
A cordon remained in place as rescuers went through the rubble to find out if there were more casualties .
An investigation into the cause of the blast was under way .
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said that an “ early assessment suspected the cause to be a gas explosion ” , but that the “ exact cause at this time is not yet known.
” The owner of Dr Phone , Javinder Singh , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wake up to a phone call early on Wednesday telling him his business had been `` completely destroyed '' .
He said : `` I do n't know what happened .
I was told I could n't go to the shop , but you can see from the pictures it 's totally destroyed .
`` I do n't know how to explain how I 'm feeling .
I have lost everything .
`` I do n't know what to say - I 'm in shock .
I 'm really scared that now I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He added : `` My source of income has already gone and already we were struggling from the coronavirus . ''
Local authorities are providing temporary accommodation for residents evacuated from the street .

Four adults and child rescued as building collapses after 'gas explosion'
Four adults and child rescued as building collapses after 'gas explosion'
Sukhdev Singh, 39, thought he and his wife Jasbir, 30, and their five-month-old baby daughter Manseerat were going to die as the suspected gas explosion ripped through their flat in Southall, west London
A dad whose family survived a suspected gas explosion that killed two people has hailed a hero firefighter who rescued his baby daughter.
Sukhdev Singh, 39, feared he and his wife Jasbir, 30, and their five-month-old girl Manseerat would die as they scrambled through rubble and dust following the blast in Southall in Ealing, west London.
Mr Singh said it's a "miracle" the family survived the blast, which people living two streets away said "sounded like a bomb exploding",at 6.30am on Wednesday.
The firefighter was pictured cradling the baby at the scene, where the blast destroyed two shops and apartments above them. Removal of the two bodies continued on Thursday evening.
Have you been affected by the incident? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
Image: Sukhdev Singh) Sukhdev Singh)
Mr Singh told the Evening Standard: "There was dust everywhere. My concern was to get my daughter out. We were scared, then out of the dust came the fireman who took my daughter.
"He was a real hero, I can’t thank him enough. He saved my daughter’s life.”
The dad added: “It’s a miracle we are alive and we would like to thank the fire service and the local temple for helping us."
The family sought refuge in a nearby temple and are now staying with family and friends.
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The blast destroyed a mobile phone shop and a neighbouring hair salon.
A man was seeing leaping from a first-floor window, and another was badly injured by falling debris inside one of the flats above the Dr Phone repair shop, it is reported.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the bodies were found in a flat above the phone store, and they have not been formally identified.
LFB used specialist equipment including search dogs to look for people trapped inside the collapsed shop and the property above.
Crews from six engines rescued a child and four adults from the rear of the property in the initial stages, using a ladder, while a further 14 adults and two children self-evacuated from surrounding properties.
People living two streets away said their homes "shook" from the force of the blast, and many of them were woken up by "what sounded like a bomb exploding".
Some 50 people who who were evacuated from nearby homes are still unable to return.
A cordon remained in place as rescuers went through the rubble to find out if there were more casualties. An investigation into the cause of the blast was under way.
Image: PA) PA)
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said that an “early assessment suspected the cause to be a gas explosion”, but that the “exact cause at this time is not yet known.”
The owner of Dr Phone, Javinder Singh, said he was "in shock" to wake up to a phone call early on Wednesday telling him his business had been "completely destroyed".
He said: "I don't know what happened. I was told I couldn't go to the shop, but you can see from the pictures it's totally destroyed.
"I don't know how to explain how I'm feeling. I have lost everything.
"I don't know what to say - I'm in shock. I'm really scared that now I don't know how to survive."
He added: "My source of income has already gone and already we were struggling from the coronavirus."
Local authorities are providing temporary accommodation for residents evacuated from the street.
A spokesman for Cadent said: "As the gas emergency service, Cadent was called to attend a report of an explosion in King Street by the London Fire Brigade, on Wednesday 21 October.
"We remained onsite supporting the emergency services until late yesterday afternoon.
"We carried out safety checks at the scene and vicinity which confirmed the gas network was working safely and there was nothing to suggest it played any part in the tragic event. We were subsequently stood down by the emergency services and left site."


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Mesut Ozil could have earned £30million by leaving Arsenal in 2018

Mesut Ozil could have left Arsenal like Alexis Sanchez and pocketed a £30million signing-on fee rather then remaining loyal to the club , his agent has claimed .
Dr. Ergut Sogut has spoken out on the German playmaker ’ s Emirates Stadium exile , calling for Mikel Arteta to explain the truth behind his current status .
Ozil 32 , has not played for the Gunners since March , before the Premier League ’ s coronavirus lockdown .
He was an unused substitute twice when the 2019-20 season started up again in June , but was not used and hasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the past two weeks he has been left out of the club ’ s Premier League and Europa League squads and unless there is a major U-turn from club chiefs in January , is unlikely to play again .
Ozil , still the club ’ s highest-paid player , hit out at the club ’ s decision on Wednesday , saying “ loyalty is hard to come by ” while Arteta said his exile was purely down to footballing reasons .
Now Dr. Sogut has spoken up , and while insisting that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place in North London , he has hit out at the lack of loyalty shown by the club to his client .
`` Maybe [ Arsenal 's ] goal was to wait until the end and Mesut would say ' I want to leave , ' '' said Sogut , speaking to ESPN .
`` If Mesut would have done that , the club can say he wants to go and if they ca n't find him a club , they have an excuse and can say 'we ca n't register you because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But they knew for a long time that Mesut wanted to stay .
He made it very clear .
Maybe they wanted him to feel unwanted and unwelcome , but he wants to play for the badge .
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`` Mesut is 32 years old .
He has a few more years in his career , but it is more about the way of treatment .
Mesut is someone who fights for his rights .
The contract was a big commitment for him .
“ He could have left for another club like Alexis Sanchez did .
“ He could have left and got a £30million signing-on fee [ somewhere else ] as a free agent at the peak of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Maybe the club will change their position in January and register him .
You never know what will happen . ''
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Mikel Arteta admits he's failed to get the best out of Mesut Ozil at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta admits he's failed to get the best out of Mesut Ozil at Arsenal
Mesut Ozil remains in exile at the Emirates despite being Arsenal's highest-paid player and his agent, Dr. Ergut Sogut, has backed his client following his remarks on loyalty earlier this week
Mesut Ozil could have left Arsenal like Alexis Sanchez and pocketed a £30million signing-on fee rather then remaining loyal to the club, his agent has claimed.
Dr. Ergut Sogut has spoken out on the German playmaker’s Emirates Stadium exile, calling for Mikel Arteta to explain the truth behind his current status.
Ozil 32, has not played for the Gunners since March, before the Premier League’s coronavirus lockdown.
He was an unused substitute twice when the 2019-20 season started up again in June, but was not used and hasn’t been called upon since.
In the past two weeks he has been left out of the club’s Premier League and Europa League squads and unless there is a major U-turn from club chiefs in January, is unlikely to play again.
Ozil, still the club’s highest-paid player, hit out at the club’s decision on Wednesday, saying “loyalty is hard to come by” while Arteta said his exile was purely down to footballing reasons.
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Now Dr. Sogut has spoken up, and while insisting that Ozil remains committed to fighting for his place in North London, he has hit out at the lack of loyalty shown by the club to his client.
"Maybe [Arsenal's] goal was to wait until the end and Mesut would say 'I want to leave,'" said Sogut, speaking to ESPN.
"If Mesut would have done that, the club can say he wants to go and if they can't find him a club, they have an excuse and can say 'we can't register you because you wanted to leave.'
“But they knew for a long time that Mesut wanted to stay. He made it very clear. Maybe they wanted him to feel unwanted and unwelcome, but he wants to play for the badge.
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"Mesut is 32 years old. He has a few more years in his career, but it is more about the way of treatment. Mesut is someone who fights for his rights. The contract was a big commitment for him.
“He could have left for another club like Alexis Sanchez did.
“He could have left and got a £30million signing-on fee [somewhere else] as a free agent at the peak of his career. But he stayed loyal.
"Maybe the club will change their position in January and register him. You never know what will happen."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Jose Mourinho issues statement on Son Heung-min's future amid Tottenham exploits

Jose Mourinho reckons Son Heung-min deserves a new Tottenham contract and more headlines for being “ an incredible kid ” .
The South Korean came off the bench to score his ninth goal in six games against LASK in the Europa League .
Son has always been overshadowed in the Premier League by Harry Kane – and now Gareth Bale – though he is a superstar in Asia .
And Mourinho , who takes his side to Burnley on Monday , said : “ I would love him to sign a new contract .
Son has three years left on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are in an extreme situation of everybody being too worried , I think it 's more a question of Son loves it here .
`` But I wish it , he deserves and the club knows that .
And I believe that sooner or later they will without any pressure , they will arrive into into decision .
“ Is he world class ?
It 's up to you .
He can not do more than what he does .
Season after season after season , Sonny is showing how good he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do now to , to go to a next step ?
Nothing .
It is up to you ( the media ) to do that .
“ Or he starts doing s*** , socially , and it becomes famous , and he becomes in the , in the big headlines , because of some weird or silly , or naive , social behaviour .
Because he 's such an incredible kid also , he is at that level is up to you to tell how good he is.
” On-loan Carlos Vinicius @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 3-0 win over the Austrians .
His fellow Brazilian Lucas Moura said : “ He is the kind of player we were missing from the squad , he is a real No9 , for sure he will help us a lot .
`` I am happy for him and to have another Brazilian in this club is good for me .
He stayed at my home for the first days and now he has found a house , he has his family with him already .
He ’ s a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m happy to have him here with me .
”

The South Korean came off the bench on Thursday night to smash his ninth goal in six games against LASK
Jose Mourinho reckons Son Heung-min deserves a new Tottenham contract and more headlines for being “an incredible kid”.
The South Korean came off the bench to score his ninth goal in six games against LASK in the Europa League.
Son has always been overshadowed in the Premier League by Harry Kane – and now Gareth Bale – though he is a superstar in Asia.
And Mourinho, who takes his side to Burnley on Monday, said: “I would love him to sign a new contract. Son has three years left on his contract so it's not like we are in an extreme situation of everybody being too worried, I think it's more a question of Son loves it here.
"But I wish it, he deserves and the club knows that. And I believe that sooner or later they will without any pressure, they will arrive into into decision.
Image: Cath Ivill/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Cath Ivill/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
“Is he world class? It's up to you. He cannot do more than what he does. Season after season after season, Sonny is showing how good he is.
“What does he need to do now to, to go to a next step? Nothing. It is up to you (the media) to do that.
“Or he starts doing s***, socially, and it becomes famous, and he becomes in the, in the big headlines, because of some weird or silly, or naive, social behaviour. Because he's such an incredible kid also, he is at that level is up to you to tell how good he is.”
On-loan Carlos Vinicius had two assists in an impressive debut in the 3-0 win over the Austrians. His fellow Brazilian Lucas Moura said: “He is the kind of player we were missing from the squad, he is a real No9 , for sure he will help us a lot.
"I am happy for him and to have another Brazilian in this club is good for me. He stayed at my home for the first days and now he has found a house, he has his family with him already. He’s a very good guy, very humble and I’m happy to have him here with me.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Gran who died of coronavirus had already wrapped Christmas gifts for family

A heartbroken family found wrapped Christmas presents from their loving grandmother - days after she died of coronavirus .
Iris Davies , 69 , had already bought presents for her grandchildren and lovingly wrapped them up for Christmas .
She was admitted to hospital as she fought off gastroenteritis and bronchitis and blogged from her bed to keep friends updated .
Gran Iris was being treated at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital - the scene of a coronavirus outbreak that has led to 43 deaths .
She was discharged and sent home but later readmitted and tested positive for the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ynyshir , South Wales , would always prepare for events ahead of time - including Christmas .
She been described as a `` diamond , '' and `` the last of a dying breed of mother and Gran '' by her family , Wales Online reports .
She had a wicked sense of humour and was still joking as she was fighting for her life during her final days at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital , where she posed with her daughter and granddaughter in a bedside selfie ready to share with her Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Iris made sure that her husband of 38-years , Joe , was well fed , arranging for a supermarket food delivery for him .
Following her death last week , Iris ' family discovered she had already bought and wrapped the children 's Christmas gifts , nothing less would ever be expected from her .
During her time in hospital in September , Iris tested negative for coronavirus twice and she documented her stay by sharing `` blog posts '' on her Facebook page .
She updated her friends and family on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joking about her `` fellow inmates '' and providing a running commentary of the food offered to her .
In her own words , 69-year-old Iris described how the doctor was to send her home , she said : `` He explained that the Covid situation was getting critical and his preference would be to get me home where I could continue my treatment . ''
However , by October 6 , Iris was readmitted to the hospital after being seen by a respiratory nurse at home .
On admittance , she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time the result was positive .
Iris said on Facebook : `` I knew I was in trouble when my favourite nurse come in and asked if anybody had been to see me , when I said no , she sat on the bed ( well there were no chairs ) she held my hand in her gloved one and told me I was Covid positive and was being transferred straight away upstairs . ''
She continued with her `` hospital blogs '' and was very determined to fight the virus .
Sadly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her .
The family do not know how and where Iris caught coronavirus - but wanted to thank all the staff at Royal Glamorgan Hospital for their care .
In a beautiful tribute to her grandmother , Molly Evans shared a list of funny memories of her Gran .
She said : `` My Gran used to sing the pussy cat dolls song dontcha but 'don ’ t cha wish your nannie was hot like me ' to me and my brother .
`` My Gran and I absolutely adored poems and stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather dreadful story - but she had me print it eight times so she could give copies to her friends at work to read , she was adamant that I would be an author .
`` One Christmas we bought her a huge canvas of me , Cei ( Molly 's brother ) , Carson and Halle ( Iris ' grandchildren ) and she could not look at it for months without bursting into tears .
She was just so proud .
`` My Gran would panic so much over things like not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the family we would call her 'granny panic ' she even made her own Instagram with that as her username .
`` Anyone who knows my Gran has spoken about her funeral for years she even bought me an expensive bracelet for my 18th birthday 'just in case she died to have something to remember her ' .
She smiled : `` My Gran originally wanted me to sing at her funeral only to get drunk one Christmas and her tell me that she heard me singing and it wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk now .
`` There ’ s so many more stories to tell but I ’ ll leave with how amazing it was to have someone love me so fiercely .
Me and Cei will make sure Halle and Carson knows how much you loved us all . ''
Carson , Iris ' second youngest grandchild said : `` My Gran was the most important , special Gran .
She always took me out and made sure we had a good time , she never wanted to see me sad .
I 'll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gran . ''
Molly added that Iris ' best friend Liv , who she described as `` like a second Gran '' passed away just two months earlier , adding that the pair were inseparable .
Iris ' son Andrew Davies added : `` Only thing she was better at than being a Mam was being a Gran .
Incredible love and nothing compared to her four grandkids !
( And her ) 'Grans Chips ' - the stuff of legend .
`` Nothing but happiness and good memories !
I literally could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman .
`` Big love Mam/Gran.. Hope heavens got enough Barcardi for you and Liv up there ! ''

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Iris Davies was described as a diamond. Even from her hospital bed, she made sure that her husband of 38-years, Joe, was well fed, by arranging for a supermarket deliveries
Gran who died of coronavirus had already wrapped Christmas gifts for family
A heartbroken family found wrapped Christmas presents from their loving grandmother - days after she died of coronavirus.
Iris Davies, 69, had already bought presents for her grandchildren and lovingly wrapped them up for Christmas.
She was admitted to hospital as she fought off gastroenteritis and bronchitis and blogged from her bed to keep friends updated.
Gran Iris was being treated at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital - the scene of a coronavirus outbreak that has led to 43 deaths.
She was discharged and sent home but later readmitted and tested positive for the virus.
Her family say Iris, from Ynyshir, South Wales, would always prepare for events ahead of time - including Christmas.
She been described as a "diamond," and "the last of a dying breed of mother and Gran" by her family, Wales Online reports.
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
She had a wicked sense of humour and was still joking as she was fighting for her life during her final days at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, where she posed with her daughter and granddaughter in a bedside selfie ready to share with her Facebook friends.
Even from her hospital bed, Iris made sure that her husband of 38-years, Joe, was well fed, arranging for a supermarket food delivery for him.
Following her death last week, Iris' family discovered she had already bought and wrapped the children's Christmas gifts, nothing less would ever be expected from her.
During her time in hospital in September, Iris tested negative for coronavirus twice and she documented her stay by sharing "blog posts" on her Facebook page.
She updated her friends and family on the day to day hospital life, joking about her "fellow inmates" and providing a running commentary of the food offered to her.
In her own words, 69-year-old Iris described how the doctor was to send her home, she said: "He explained that the Covid situation was getting critical and his preference would be to get me home where I could continue my treatment."
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
However, by October 6, Iris was readmitted to the hospital after being seen by a respiratory nurse at home. On admittance, she was tested once again for coronavirus, this time the result was positive.
Iris said on Facebook: "I knew I was in trouble when my favourite nurse come in and asked if anybody had been to see me, when I said no, she sat on the bed (well there were no chairs) she held my hand in her gloved one and told me I was Covid positive and was being transferred straight away upstairs."
She continued with her "hospital blogs" and was very determined to fight the virus. Sadly, the virus was too much for her.
The family do not know how and where Iris caught coronavirus - but wanted to thank all the staff at Royal Glamorgan Hospital for their care.
In a beautiful tribute to her grandmother, Molly Evans shared a list of funny memories of her Gran.
She said: "My Gran used to sing the pussy cat dolls song dontcha but 'don’t cha wish your nannie was hot like me' to me and my brother.
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
"My Gran and I absolutely adored poems and stories and on time, I wrote a rather dreadful story - but she had me print it eight times so she could give copies to her friends at work to read, she was adamant that I would be an author.
"One Christmas we bought her a huge canvas of me, Cei (Molly's brother), Carson and Halle (Iris' grandchildren) and she could not look at it for months without bursting into tears. She was just so proud.
"My Gran would panic so much over things like not having enough food or the right food for the family we would call her 'granny panic' she even made her own Instagram with that as her username.
"Anyone who knows my Gran has spoken about her funeral for years she even bought me an expensive bracelet for my 18th birthday 'just in case she died to have something to remember her'.
She smiled: "My Gran originally wanted me to sing at her funeral only to get drunk one Christmas and her tell me that she heard me singing and it wasn’t good so she just wants me to talk now.
"There’s so many more stories to tell but I’ll leave with how amazing it was to have someone love me so fiercely. Me and Cei will make sure Halle and Carson knows how much you loved us all."
Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) WALES NEWS SERVICE)
Carson, Iris' second youngest grandchild said: "My Gran was the most important, special Gran. She always took me out and made sure we had a good time, she never wanted to see me sad. I'll never forget and always love my special Gran."
Molly added that Iris' best friend Liv, who she described as "like a second Gran" passed away just two months earlier, adding that the pair were inseparable.
Iris' son Andrew Davies added: "Only thing she was better at than being a Mam was being a Gran. Incredible love and nothing compared to her four grandkids! (And her) 'Grans Chips' - the stuff of legend.
"Nothing but happiness and good memories! I literally could write all day about her, iconic woman.
"Big love Mam/Gran.. Hope heavens got enough Barcardi for you and Liv up there!"


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Couple guilty of murdering dancer off gay dating app with 'devil's breath' drug

A couple have been found guilty of murdering an Irish dancer after meeting him through a gay dating app and poisoning him with a drug known as `` Devil 's breath '' .
Joel Osei , 25 , and his partner , Diana Cristea , 18 , used profiles on Grindr to befriend men as part of a scheme to drug and rob them .
They were both arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of Adrian Murphy was found in a 17th-floor flat in Battersea , south-west London , on June 4 2019 .
Croydon Crown Court heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who can not be named for legal reasons , several days earlier , who had also been drugged and robbed by Osei .
The pair then used the man 's details to unsuccessfully buy 80,000 US dollars ( £62,000 ) worth of diamonds from a jeweller in New York .
Both Osei and Cristea were also accused of one count of administering a poison or noxious substance so as to endanger life , two counts of theft and eight counts of fraud .
The jury returned a majority verdict on all counts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted manslaughter but was convicted of murder .
He also pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of administering poison , with intent to injure , aggrieve , or annoy , and seven counts of fraud .
He denied two counts of theft .
Cristea admitted one count of fraud and two counts of handling stolen goods , but was also convicted on all counts .
Prosecutor Crispin Aylett QC told the court the drug scopolamine is known as `` Devil 's breath '' in Colombia and is said to be `` popular with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims .
Following the verdict , Mr Murphy 's brother , Robert Murphy , paid tribute to the `` inspirational Irishman '' and said his death had `` left a huge void '' within the family .
`` The world is full of sameness , but this could not be said of our brother Adrian , '' he said in a statement .
`` Adrian brought the love and art of dance to thousands of young people all over the world .
`` He made so many loyal friends who are so sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an inspirational Irishman , who was a gifted dancer and choreographer .
`` He was also very funny and made everyone laugh at his hilarious stories .
He had the gift of bringing people together .
`` Our family is heartbroken that Adrian is no longer with us .
`` He has left a huge void within our family and the fact we can no longer see or hear from him makes his absence felt all the more .
`` Adrian loved his hometown of Kilkenny and , although he was a regular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunity to return to his family and friends .
`` Adrian 's legacy is that of a hero and hopefully his tragic death has stopped this happening to any other innocent victim .
`` He is now dancing amongst the stars .
May he rest in peace . ''
Osei , who was previously living at Kerswell Close in Seven Sisters , north London , and Cristea , of Langley Park , Mill Hill , Barnet , north London , were convicted on all charges .
They are due to be sentenced at @ @ @ @ @ @

Joel Osei, 25, and Diana Cristea, 18, were found guilty at Croydon Crown Court of the murder of Irish dancer Adrian Murphy, who was found dead in a block of flats in Battersea, London
A couple have been found guilty of murdering an Irish dancer after meeting him through a gay dating app and poisoning him with a drug known as "Devil's breath".
Joel Osei, 25, and his partner, Diana Cristea, 18, used profiles on Grindr to befriend men as part of a scheme to drug and rob them.
They were both arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of Adrian Murphy was found in a 17th-floor flat in Battersea, south-west London, on June 4 2019.
Croydon Crown Court heard that paramedics had attended to another man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, several days earlier, who had also been drugged and robbed by Osei.
The pair then used the man's details to unsuccessfully buy 80,000 US dollars (£62,000) worth of diamonds from a jeweller in New York.
Both Osei and Cristea were also accused of one count of administering a poison or noxious substance so as to endanger life, two counts of theft and eight counts of fraud.
The jury returned a majority verdict on all counts for both defendants on Friday.
Osei admitted manslaughter but was convicted of murder.
He also pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of administering poison, with intent to injure, aggrieve, or annoy, and seven counts of fraud.
He denied two counts of theft.
Cristea admitted one count of fraud and two counts of handling stolen goods, but was also convicted on all counts.
Prosecutor Crispin Aylett QC told the court the drug scopolamine is known as "Devil's breath" in Colombia and is said to be "popular with robbers and rapists" to incapacitate their victims.
Following the verdict, Mr Murphy's brother, Robert Murphy, paid tribute to the "inspirational Irishman" and said his death had "left a huge void" within the family.
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"The world is full of sameness, but this could not be said of our brother Adrian," he said in a statement.
"Adrian brought the love and art of dance to thousands of young people all over the world.
"He made so many loyal friends who are so sad at his untimely passing as he was an inspirational Irishman, who was a gifted dancer and choreographer.
"He was also very funny and made everyone laugh at his hilarious stories. He had the gift of bringing people together.
"Our family is heartbroken that Adrian is no longer with us.
"He has left a huge void within our family and the fact we can no longer see or hear from him makes his absence felt all the more.
"Adrian loved his hometown of Kilkenny and, although he was a regular world traveller, he never missed an opportunity to return to his family and friends.
"Adrian's legacy is that of a hero and hopefully his tragic death has stopped this happening to any other innocent victim.
"He is now dancing amongst the stars. May he rest in peace."
Osei, who was previously living at Kerswell Close in Seven Sisters, north London, and Cristea, of Langley Park, Mill Hill, Barnet, north London, were convicted on all charges.
They are due to be sentenced at the Old Bailey on December 14


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Kate Beckinsale's defiant response to troll who tells her she 'needs a man'

Kate Beckinsale did not waste any time clapping back at a judgemental troll on social media .
The actress , 47 , this week split from her 23-year-old boyfriend Goody Grace - who is just two years older than her daughter - after their six-month romance fizzled out .
And Kate - who is often criticised by trolls for dating much younger men - was faced with yet another comment from a keyboard warrior .
After sharing a snap with her 4.4 million Instagram followers , one person told Kate : `` You need a man . ''
But the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as she responded : `` I can assure you no one 'needs ' a man .
It 's really a question of want one , or not xx . ''
At the start of lockdown , Kate moved her toyboy lover into her family home in a bid for the pair to spend ample time together .
They were first romantically linked in April but their budding romance unfortunately was not meant to last , according to The Sun .
The biggest hint is Kate no longer follows Goody on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported ex on her Instagram as she deleted the Instagram photos she uploaded on his 23rd birthday on June 20 .
It 's believed Goody has returned to his native Canada .
It comes after Kate publicly defended their blossoming romance to trolls criticising the age gap .
One follower asked : `` Why do you keep dating guys that could be your children ? ''
Kate responded : `` Every relationship I have had has been solely to annoy you . ''
Kate has been open about her penchant for younger men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high profile relationships with much younger men , including Ariana Grande 's ex-fiancé Pete Davidson , 25 , Matt Rife , 24 , and 32-year-old comedian Jack Whitehall .
But Kate has no qualms shutting down anyone for judging her `` fun '' with younger men .
Speaking to Women 's Health , Kate said : `` It can feel like a little bit of a political act to be a woman over 32 who ’ s having any fun at all – 'Oh my god , I 'm going to sit home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Unless you 're doing that , it somehow seems to be risqué , which is just ridiculous . ''
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KATE BECKINSALE SHOWS OFF AGE-DEFYING BODY AS SHE RUNS AROUND HER HOUSE IN SKIMPY PANTS
KATE BECKINSALE SHOWS OFF AGE-DEFYING BODY AS SHE RUNS AROUND HER HOUSE IN SKIMPY PANTS
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The actress, 47, this week split from her 23-year-old boyfriend after their six-month romance fizzled out
Kate Beckinsale's defiant response to troll who tells her she 'needs a man' after split
Kate Beckinsale did not waste any time clapping back at a judgemental troll on social media.
The actress, 47, this week split from her 23-year-old boyfriend Goody Grace - who is just two years older than her daughter - after their six-month romance fizzled out.
And Kate - who is often criticised by trolls for dating much younger men - was faced with yet another comment from a keyboard warrior.
After sharing a snap with her 4.4 million Instagram followers, one person told Kate: "You need a man."
But the brunette bombshell had no time for negativity, as she responded: "I can assure you no one 'needs' a man. It's really a question of want one, or not xx."
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
At the start of lockdown, Kate moved her toyboy lover into her family home in a bid for the pair to spend ample time together.
They were first romantically linked in April but their budding romance unfortunately was not meant to last, according to The Sun.
The biggest hint is Kate no longer follows Goody on social media.
She wiped all traces of her reported ex on her Instagram as she deleted the Instagram photos she uploaded on his 23rd birthday on June 20.
Image: katebeckinsale/Instagram) katebeckinsale/Instagram)
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It's believed Goody has returned to his native Canada.
Mirror Online has contacted Kate's reps for comment.
It comes after Kate publicly defended their blossoming romance to trolls criticising the age gap.
One follower asked: "Why do you keep dating guys that could be your children?"
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Kate responded: "Every relationship I have had has been solely to annoy you."
Kate has been open about her penchant for younger men.
She's had a series of high profile relationships with much younger men, including Ariana Grande's ex-fiancé Pete Davidson, 25, Matt Rife, 24, and 32-year-old comedian Jack Whitehall.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
But Kate has no qualms shutting down anyone for judging her "fun" with younger men.
Speaking to Women's Health, Kate said: "It can feel like a little bit of a political act to be a woman over 32 who’s having any fun at all – 'Oh my god, I'm going to sit home and anticipate menopause while crocheting.'
"Unless you're doing that, it somehow seems to be risqué, which is just ridiculous."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Dancer praised for incredible reaction after bottomless brunch goes wrong

A dancer 's embarrassing experience at a bottomless brunch has gone viral after the hilarious clip racked up nearly 100,000 views .
Dominic Charles told of the “ chaos ” that occurred during the event in Miami after he jumped on a table laden with food only for it to break .
Sharing a clip to TikTok , he captioned the hilarious video : “ Bottomless brunch + Me = Chaos ” with the caption # tequila .
But many people were impressed by his swift reactions - which saw him fall into the split position before rolling away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dominic can be seen dancing , while a huge crowd of people egg him on , with many filming the incredible performance .
But things went wrong very quickly as he jumped up on to a table filled with empty plates and people scream in horror .
As the table collapses and the plates spill to the floor , Dominic falls into the splits before rolling away from the chaos gracefully .
Viewers were impressed by his swift reaction - with many dubbing the video “ incredible.
” One commented to say : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t stop watching , ” while another added : “ I am SCREAMING , he just carries the show on , what an absolute diamond.. ” A second joked : “ That ’ s how I roll away from all my problems too.
” Meanwhile , in more heartwarming news , a mum left people in TikTok overwhelmed after sharing a sweet video .
Rachelle Munoz decided to record her husband trying to persuade their four-month-old daughter to have a nap after he accidentally left the baby monitor on .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers were left haunted by a creepy figure .
In the spooky clip , a woman set to review a drink for her followers holds up the can .
But her critique is cut short after the curtains behind her suddenly move , with some viewers convinced that it was an intruder .
But people were left creeped out after it emerged no one was there - leading to some spooky theories , while others dismissed the clip as fake .

Dominic Charles was dancing while people enjoyed their bottomless brunch but things suddenly went very wrong - and a video posted to TikTok captured it in full
A dancer's embarrassing experience at a bottomless brunch has gone viral after the hilarious clip racked up nearly 100,000 views.
Dominic Charles told of the “chaos” that occurred during the event in Miami after he jumped on a table laden with food only for it to break.
Sharing a clip to TikTok, he captioned the hilarious video: “Bottomless brunch + Me = Chaos” with the caption #tequila.
But many people were impressed by his swift reactions - which saw him fall into the split position before rolling away from the chaos.
In the video, Dominic can be seen dancing, while a huge crowd of people egg him on, with many filming the incredible performance.
Image: dominiccharles3/tiktok) dominiccharles3/tiktok)
But things went wrong very quickly as he jumped up on to a table filled with empty plates and people scream in horror.
As the table collapses and the plates spill to the floor, Dominic falls into the splits before rolling away from the chaos gracefully.
Viewers were impressed by his swift reaction - with many dubbing the video “incredible.”
Image: dominiccharles3/tiktok) dominiccharles3/tiktok)
One commented to say: “THIS IS SO FUNNY, I can’t stop watching,” while another added: “I am SCREAMING, he just carries the show on, what an absolute diamond..”
A second joked: “That’s how I roll away from all my problems too.”
A third wrote: “The second-hand embarrassment I feel, oh Lord.”
Meanwhile, in more heartwarming news, a mum left people in TikTok overwhelmed after sharing a sweet video.
Rachelle Munoz decided to record her husband trying to persuade their four-month-old daughter to have a nap after he accidentally left the baby monitor on.
Another TikTok video went viral this week after viewers were left haunted by a creepy figure.
In the spooky clip, a woman set to review a drink for her followers holds up the can.
But her critique is cut short after the curtains behind her suddenly move, with some viewers convinced that it was an intruder.
But people were left creeped out after it emerged no one was there - leading to some spooky theories, while others dismissed the clip as fake.


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--US warns of terror attacks and kidnappings against foreign nationals in Turkey

The US has warned of terror attacks and kidnappings against foreign nationals in Turkey .
Americans have been advised to be cautious in areas such as large office buildings or shopping centres .
U.S Consulates across the country have been closed and visa services suspended .
According to a security alert , `` The U.S Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against U.S citizens and foreign nationals in Istanbul , including against the U.S. Consolate General , as well as potentially other locations in Turkey . ''
It continued : `` U.S citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locations where Americans or foreigners may gather , including large office buildings or shopping malls .
`` All American Citizen and visa services at U.S Mission in Turkey 's facilities ( including U.S Embassy-Ankara , U.S Consulate General-Istanbul , U.S Consulate-Adana and the U.S Consular Agency-Izmir ) will be temporarily suspended .
`` Individuals with scheduled appointments will be notified by email with instructions on how to reschedule appointments . ''
The announcement comes after a US airforce attack against an Al Qaeda meeting in Syria ’ s Idlib , where a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the media centre of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) on Friday , said attacks by the Turkish army and affiliated groups have recently increased in northeast Syria .
The SDF said : `` Artillery and mortar shells targeted the people in particular and inflicted a lot of material damages to the property of civilians in the area , intending to empty the area of its residents “ Many villages near the M4 international road were bombed by the mercenaries of the Turkish occupation army over the past three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” it added , noting that “ flights of reconnaissance and warplanes accompanied the bombing .
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US citizens in Istanbul have been told to be more cautious in areas where large gatherings of US citizens or foreigners may occur such as in shopping centres
US warns of terror attacks and kidnappings against foreign nationals in Turkey
The US has warned of terror attacks and kidnappings against foreign nationals in Turkey.
Americans have been advised to be cautious in areas such as large office buildings or shopping centres.
U.S Consulates across the country have been closed and visa services suspended.
According to a security alert, "The U.S Mission in Turkey has received credible reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against U.S citizens and foreign nationals in Istanbul, including against the U.S. Consolate General, as well as potentially other locations in Turkey."
It continued: "U.S citizens are advised to exercise heightened caution in locations where Americans or foreigners may gather, including large office buildings or shopping malls.
"All American Citizen and visa services at U.S Mission in Turkey's facilities (including U.S Embassy-Ankara, U.S Consulate General-Istanbul, U.S Consulate-Adana and the U.S Consular Agency-Izmir) will be temporarily suspended.
"Individuals with scheduled appointments will be notified by email with instructions on how to reschedule appointments."
The announcement comes after a US airforce attack against an Al Qaeda meeting in Syria’s Idlib, where a number of senior jihadis lost their lives.
According to the media centre of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Friday, said attacks by the Turkish army and affiliated groups have recently increased in northeast Syria.
The SDF said: "Artillery and mortar shells targeted the people in particular and inflicted a lot of material damages to the property of civilians in the area, intending to empty the area of its residents
“Many villages near the M4 international road were bombed by the mercenaries of the Turkish occupation army over the past three days, especially along Ain al-Issa line,” it added, noting that “flights of reconnaissance and warplanes accompanied the bombing.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Nando's cyber attack as scammers order food worth hundreds on customer accounts

Nando 's customers say they 've been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after falling victim to a cyber-attack .
Fans of the popular restaurant chain say their accounts - including usernames and passwords - have been compromised and used to place incredibly high orders .
Single mum-of-three Sandy Warden said her daughter , Mia , lost £114.50 after her account was accessed by criminals .
The 18-year-old from Hertfordshire said she used her bank details a week before to place an order online via a QR code in her local branch .
Mia was at home on September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nando ’ s claiming she 'd placed an order .
`` It said she 'd placed a huge order at the Kensington High Street branch , '' Sandy told Mirror Money .
Have you been affected by this scam ?
If so email webnews @ trinitymirror.com '' She immediately checked her bank and £53.75 had been taken .
`` Immediately , she received another email detailing a second transaction for another huge order - this time amounting to £60.75 .
`` This was also taken from her bank account so she quickly stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the telephone number for the Kensington High Street branch and after a while managed to talk to the manager who confirmed that there were a group of young people who 'd placed the same orders in store .
`` They said they 'd had numerous attempts blocked while trying to purchase further orders .
`` They ’ d just left the branch with all the food from the original two orders .
He said he had CCTV and we had to contact head office to obtain a refund . ''
Sandy - who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fraud - said that her daughter 's bank details were not registered on her Nando 's account .
`` The worrying thing is that her bank and card details were not stored anywhere , not on the Nando 's app or her online account !
She had never been to the Kensington High Street branch , '' she said .
`` The last time she ’ d been at any Nando 's was the week before in Hemel Hempstead , our nearest branch , where she 'd ordered via their QR code online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details .
`` Her card is not stored on her account and also they had changed the mobile number on the account , presumably so they could receive the orders they ’ d placed .
`` We quite quickly received a refund after complaining on twitter , however we 're yet to receive any explanation as to how the attack happened . ''
In another case , a customer said she lost £670 , while nursing student Ragan Burrows , 21 , from Sheffield , lost £133 .
The hackers used her account @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a chicken butterfly , half a chicken plus two garlic breads and chips , washed down with soft drinks .
`` They must have been a group of friends or feeding a family — they bought loads , '' Ragan told The Sun .
`` I don ’ t know how people can go through life stealing from others like this .
It 's horrible .
Get the latest money advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email Covid-19 measures mean Nando 's customers must scan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order online .
The crooks are thought to have used a technique called credential stuffing where login data available online is stolen and used to hack into the victims ’ other accounts .
Nando ’ s apologised and said it would refund anyone out of pocket .
`` Protecting our customers ' information is incredibly important to us .
`` We can confirm that while our systems have not been hacked , unfortunately some individual Nando customer accounts have been accessed by a party or parties using a technique called `` credential-stuffing '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and password have been stolen from somewhere else and , if they use the same details with us , used to access their Nando ’ s accounts .
`` We take immediate action to refund anyone who has been impacted and secure those affected Nando ’ s accounts .
`` We have made and are continuing to make investments to improve our detection and prevention of suspicious and malicious activity .
We apologise to our customers who have been impacted by this . ''

The cyber criminals are thought to have used a technique called 'credential stuffing' where login data is stolen online and then used to hack into the person's other accounts
Nando's cyber attack as scammers order hundreds of pounds of food on customer accounts
Nando's customers say they've been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after falling victim to a cyber-attack.
Fans of the popular restaurant chain say their accounts - including usernames and passwords - have been compromised and used to place incredibly high orders.
Single mum-of-three Sandy Warden said her daughter, Mia, lost £114.50 after her account was accessed by criminals.
The 18-year-old from Hertfordshire said she used her bank details a week before to place an order online via a QR code in her local branch.
Mia was at home on September 21 when she received an email from Nando’s claiming she'd placed an order.
"It said she'd placed a huge order at the Kensington High Street branch," Sandy told Mirror Money.
Have you been affected by this scam? If so email webnews@trinitymirror.com
"She immediately checked her bank and £53.75 had been taken.
"Immediately, she received another email detailing a second transaction for another huge order - this time amounting to £60.75.
"This was also taken from her bank account so she quickly stopped her card.
"We eventually found the telephone number for the Kensington High Street branch and after a while managed to talk to the manager who confirmed that there were a group of young people who'd placed the same orders in store.
"They said they'd had numerous attempts blocked while trying to purchase further orders.
"They’d just left the branch with all the food from the original two orders. He said he had CCTV and we had to contact head office to obtain a refund."
Sandy - who has also reported the incident to Action Fraud - said that her daughter's bank details were not registered on her Nando's account.
"The worrying thing is that her bank and card details were not stored anywhere, not on the Nando's app or her online account! She had never been to the Kensington High Street branch," she said.
"The last time she’d been at any Nando's was the week before in Hemel Hempstead, our nearest branch, where she'd ordered via their QR code online and had to physically enter her card details.
"Her card is not stored on her account and also they had changed the mobile number on the account, presumably so they could receive the orders they’d placed.
"We quite quickly received a refund after complaining on twitter, however we're yet to receive any explanation as to how the attack happened."
In another case, a customer said she lost £670, while nursing student Ragan Burrows, 21, from Sheffield, lost £133.
The hackers used her account to feast on 15 extra hot wings, a chicken butterfly, half a chicken plus two garlic breads and chips, washed down with soft drinks.
"They must have been a group of friends or feeding a family — they bought loads," Ragan told The Sun.
"I don’t know how people can go through life stealing from others like this. It's horrible.
Image: Ragan Burrows) Ragan Burrows)
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Covid-19 measures mean Nando's customers must scan a QR code with their phone and order online.
The crooks are thought to have used a technique called credential stuffing where login data available online is stolen and used to hack into the victims’ other accounts.
Nando’s apologised and said it would refund anyone out of pocket.
"Protecting our customers' information is incredibly important to us.
"We can confirm that while our systems have not been hacked, unfortunately some individual Nando customer accounts have been accessed by a party or parties using a technique called "credential-stuffing", whereby the customer's email address and password have been stolen from somewhere else and, if they use the same details with us, used to access their Nando’s accounts.
"We take immediate action to refund anyone who has been impacted and secure those affected Nando’s accounts.
"We have made and are continuing to make investments to improve our detection and prevention of suspicious and malicious activity. We apologise to our customers who have been impacted by this."


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Nicola Sturgeon announces new five-tier Covid lockdown system for Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a new five-tier lockdown system for battling coronavirus in Scotland .
The First Minister said the levels , rising from 0 - 4 , would avoid a `` one-size fits all approach '' for areas of the country with lower infection rates .
Level 4 , the highest level , is closer to a full lockdown , Ms Sturgeon said , with non-essential shops forced to close and bans on indoor meet-ups .
Whereas Level 1 and Level 2 are the closest to normal the country can be without effective treatment or a vaccine .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strict as the lockdown in the first wave of the pandemic .
`` We are not back at square one , '' Ms Sturgeon said .
The First Minister told a briefing in Edinburgh there were grounds for `` cautious optimism '' as cases were rising but the infection rate appeared to be slowing .
The new set of restrictions had been expected after Boris Johnson announced the three-tier alert system for England .
Here 's what we know so far .
When do these changes come in ?
If approved at Holyrood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come into force in Scotland on November 2 .
Alert levels will be reviewed on a weekly basis , Ms Sturgeon said .
Ms Sturgeon said Level 0 will see most businesses open and eight people from three households able to meet indoors .
There would be slightly more restrictions , with indoor meet-ups reduced to six people from two households .
Other measures would be close to those seen across the country in September .
It was described as being similar to those which are seen across Scotland at the moment outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitality .
These restrictions would be brought in when transmission rates begin to rise .
There will be limitations on hospitality and no gatherings in people 's homes .
Ms Sturgeon said Level 3 would see `` tougher restrictions '' like those now in place in Glasgow and Edinburgh , including the closure of pubs - although restaurants may be able to open in some circumstances .
The highest tier was described as being closer to a full lockdown seen in March , including the closure of non-essential shops .
Six people from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoors but indoor meet-ups are banned .
Will there be financial support ?
Businesses in Scotland placed under new lockdown rules will be able to apply for grants , on top of the UK Government 's job support scheme .
Grants for £2,000 or £3,000 every four weeks would be available for firms forced to close due to lockdown measures .
Those which can remain open but can not trade as normal due to restrictions can apply for funding of £1,400 or £2,100 every four weeks .
But Ms Sturgeon warned that Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the funding would run out .

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Scotland's First Minister revealed new levels of restrictions, which would come into force on November 2 if approved by Holyrood
Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a new five-tier lockdown system for battling coronavirus in Scotland.
The First Minister said the levels, rising from 0 - 4, would avoid a "one-size fits all approach" for areas of the country with lower infection rates.
Level 4, the highest level, is closer to a full lockdown, Ms Sturgeon said, with non-essential shops forced to close and bans on indoor meet-ups.
Whereas Level 1 and Level 2 are the closest to normal the country can be without effective treatment or a vaccine.
Schools should remain open under all tiers - which run from Level 0 to Level 4 - even under the toughest restrictions.
But she said restrictions would not be as strict as the lockdown in the first wave of the pandemic.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"We are not back at square one," Ms Sturgeon said.
The First Minister told a briefing in Edinburgh there were grounds for "cautious optimism" as cases were rising but the infection rate appeared to be slowing.
The new set of restrictions had been expected after Boris Johnson announced the three-tier alert system for England.
Here's what we know so far.
When do these changes come in?
If approved at Holyrood next week, the new measures will come into force in Scotland on November 2.
Alert levels will be reviewed on a weekly basis, Ms Sturgeon said.
Level 0
Ms Sturgeon said Level 0 will see most businesses open and eight people from three households able to meet indoors.
Some 15 people from five households can gather outdoors.
Schools and most businesses will remain open, although pubs and restaurants may have a curfew.
Travel to areas in Levels 3-4 - and areas of the UK under the highest restrictions - will be banned.
Life events such as weddings and funerals will be allowed with a maximum of 50 people in attendance
Level 0 is the closest to normal the country can get without effective treatment or a vaccine, Ms Sturgeon said.
Level 1
There would be slightly more restrictions, with indoor meet-ups reduced to six people from two households.
Other measures would be close to those seen across the country in September.
Small indoor seated events will be allowed although outdoor standing events will be banned.
Life events will be reduced to a maximum of 20 people.
People should work from home unless they cannot do their jobs remotely and schools will remain open with enhanced protections in place.
Level 2
Different households will not be banned from indoor meet-ups.
Stadium gatherings and events will be banned and venues such as soft play centres, funfairs and theatres will be shut.
Cinemas and amusement arcades will remain open.
Pubs will be allowed to open indoors as long as they serve a main meal.
Schools will remain open with enhanced protections.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Level 3
Hospitality venues will not be allowed to serve alcohol indoors or outdoors, although food can be consumed on premises with potential time restrictions.
Entertainment premises will be closed.
People should avoid public transport and there should be no travel outside of the area, unless essential.
Additional protective measures may be in place for services such as hairdressers.
Level 4
The highest tier was described as being closer to a full lockdown seen in March, including the closure of non-essential shops.
Six people from two households will be able to meet outdoors but indoor meet-ups are banned.
Public transport must not be used unless essential.
Places of worship will remain open but the limit will be reduced from 50 people to 20.
Weddings and civil partnerships will be limited to five people - six when there is an interpreter.
Construction and manufacturing will continue.
Schools will remain open with enhanced and targeted protective measures, including shielding children being told not to attend school premises.
Will there be financial support?
Businesses in Scotland placed under new lockdown rules will be able to apply for grants, on top of the UK Government's job support scheme.
Grants for £2,000 or £3,000 every four weeks would be available for firms forced to close due to lockdown measures.
Those which can remain open but cannot trade as normal due to restrictions can apply for funding of £1,400 or £2,100 every four weeks.
But Ms Sturgeon warned that Scotland needed further cash from the UK Government or the funding would run out.


thedailymirror--2020-10-23--Katy Perry and Russell Brand's marriage - 'rows, control and brutal dumping'

`` You 're a mermaid and I 'm drowning , '' Russell Brand told Katy Perry as he drove her home from their first date in September 2009 .
That very night he gifted her with a sensational black diamond necklace , setting the stage for an intensity that would continue throughout their romance .
A smitten Russell popped the question just three months later in a tent at the foot of a mountain in India on New Year 's Eve .
They tied the knot in a lavish Indian ceremony 10 years ago today and got matching ‘ Anuugacchati @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the flow ' .
But just months in , rumours of trouble in paradise began to swirl .
Recovered drug addict Russell , then 36 , and his 25-year-old wife were said to be clashing over everything from her partying and when to have children through to his stand up jokes .
What 's more , her mammoth 122-date California Dreams tour kept her away from home and the accompanying Part Of Me documentary showed Katy repeatedly curled up crying in her dressing room after yet another long-distance row with her husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time they quickly realised they had 'nothing in common ' .
“ Russell left his party lifestyle behind a long time ago because it nearly killed him .
All he wanted to do is stay at home , do his yoga , keep his demons away and have a family with Katy , '' the source said .
“ But when Katy had rare time off from her touring all she wanted to do was go out partying in Hollywood .
“ After the high of the wedding , reality kicked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
Russell couldn ’ t handle it.
” Another problem was that Russell wanted to start a family but Katy did n't feel ready .
“ [ Russell ] really wanted me to have children , and I knew I was n't ready - I think it was a way of control , '' she told Marie Claire of wanting to steer the course of her own life .
`` I think it was part of , If I have a kid , then I would have to sacrifice - I 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even comedian David Badiel - who is good friends with Russell attended their wedding - said the warning signs were there before they even got hitched .
He once recalled : “ I was there ... Russell did tell me that they had a big row the night before they got married .
`` I did think when he said that , of asking , ‘ Are you sure ?
’ but I didn ’ t say that .
Perhaps I should have done.
” For Katy 's part , she was furious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a stand up gig only to find him making jokes about their marriage .
Furthermore , she claimed the presenter and actor struggled with her success and power .
`` At first when I met him he wanted an equal , and I think a lot of times strong men do want an equal , but then they get that equal and they ’ re like , I can ’ t handle the equalness , '' she later told Vogue .
“ He didn ’ t like the atmosphere of me being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was really hurtful , and it was very controlling , which was upsetting.
” Twice they drafted statements announcing plans to take time apart , but withdrew them at the last minute it was claimed , before things finally came to a head when Katy gave Russell her wedding ring back after a huge row before Christmas .
A source told The Mirror Russell responded by flying back to London with his mum Barbara while she flew to Hawaii with friends and turned her phone off , further inflaming the situation .
Katy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bluff , but instead Russell blindsided her by filing for divorce and informing her by text on New Year 's Eve .
“ Katy was surprised that Russell didn ’ t come running back but she had met her match .
They are both strong-willed people and there has been a lot of game-playing going on , '' the insider continued .
Despite the writing being on the wall , Katy was devastated , telling the Sunday Times in 2013 that she 'got a good knock ' .
`` I was in bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretty f**ked , yes .
It hurt a lot , '' explained the star , who reportedly retaliated by taunting vegan Russell with a picture of a half-eaten Big Mac .
She continued : `` Unfortunately , although I had the outward self-identity , I did n't have the inner kind , I had n't built that up .
My self-worth was in someone else 's hands which is never a good idea , because it can be taken from you at any time .
And it was , and it was shattered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pop career for the split , blasting : “ I ’ m associated with the very thing I detest : vapid vacuous , plastic , constructed , mindless celebrity.
” But there was no going back and Katy famously signed off her divorce papers with a heart and a smiley face .
In the years that have come since , Russell - who now has two children with his yoga teacher wife Laura Gallacher - has had nothing but nice things to say about his ex .
And when Katy announced her pregnancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a video about overcoming heartbreak . '
I have come away from that experience and I still feel very warm towards her , '' he said in 2017 .
`` When I hear about her or see her , I think 'Ah , there 's that person , that person in the world . '
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Katy Perry and Russell Brand tied the knot 10 years ago today, but their marriage lasted less than 14 months...
"You're a mermaid and I'm drowning," Russell Brand told Katy Perry as he drove her home from their first date in September 2009.
That very night he gifted her with a sensational black diamond necklace, setting the stage for an intensity that would continue throughout their romance.
A smitten Russell popped the question just three months later in a tent at the foot of a mountain in India on New Year's Eve.
They tied the knot in a lavish Indian ceremony 10 years ago today and got matching ‘Anuugacchati Pravaha’ tattoos, translated as 'go with the flow'.
But just months in, rumours of trouble in paradise began to swirl. Recovered drug addict Russell, then 36, and his 25-year-old wife were said to be clashing over everything from her partying and when to have children through to his stand up jokes.
What's more, her mammoth 122-date California Dreams tour kept her away from home and the accompanying Part Of Me documentary showed Katy repeatedly curled up crying in her dressing room after yet another long-distance row with her husband.
Image: PA) PA)
And a source told The Mirror at the time they quickly realised they had 'nothing in common'.
“Russell left his party lifestyle behind a long time ago because it nearly killed him. All he wanted to do is stay at home, do his yoga, keep his demons away and have a family with Katy," the source said.
“But when Katy had rare time off from her touring all she wanted to do was go out partying in Hollywood.
“After the high of the wedding, reality kicked in. Katy was away all the time. Russell couldn’t handle it.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Another problem was that Russell wanted to start a family but Katy didn't feel ready.
“[Russell] really wanted me to have children, and I knew I wasn't ready - I think it was a way of control," she told Marie Claire of wanting to steer the course of her own life.
"I think it was part of, If I have a kid, then I would have to sacrifice - I'd have to be home more."
Even comedian David Badiel - who is good friends with Russell attended their wedding - said the warning signs were there before they even got hitched.
He once recalled: “I was there... Russell did tell me that they had a big row the night before they got married.
"I did think when he said that, of asking, ‘Are you sure?’ but I didn’t say that. Perhaps I should have done.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
For Katy's part, she was furious when she went to surprise her husband at a stand up gig only to find him making jokes about their marriage.
Furthermore, she claimed the presenter and actor struggled with her success and power.
"At first when I met him he wanted an equal, and I think a lot of times strong men do want an equal, but then they get that equal and they’re like, I can’t handle the equalness," she later told Vogue.
“He didn’t like the atmosphere of me being the boss on tour. So that was really hurtful, and it was very controlling, which was upsetting.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Twice they drafted statements announcing plans to take time apart, but withdrew them at the last minute it was claimed, before things finally came to a head when Katy gave Russell her wedding ring back after a huge row before Christmas.
A source told The Mirror Russell responded by flying back to London with his mum Barbara while she flew to Hawaii with friends and turned her phone off, further inflaming the situation.
Katy had apparently only meant to call his bluff, but instead Russell blindsided her by filing for divorce and informing her by text on New Year's Eve.
“Katy was surprised that Russell didn’t come running back but she had met her match. They are both strong-willed people and there has been a lot of game-playing going on," the insider continued.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Despite the writing being on the wall, Katy was devastated, telling the Sunday Times in 2013 that she 'got a good knock'.
"I was in bed for about two weeks. I was pretty f**ked, yes. It hurt a lot," explained the star, who reportedly retaliated by taunting vegan Russell with a picture of a half-eaten Big Mac.
She continued: "Unfortunately, although I had the outward self-identity, I didn't have the inner kind, I hadn't built that up. My self-worth was in someone else's hands which is never a good idea, because it can be taken from you at any time. And it was, and it was shattered."
Image: WENN) WENN)
Meanwhile, Russell blamed her pop career for the split, blasting: “I’m associated with the very thing I detest: vapid vacuous, plastic, constructed, mindless celebrity.”
But there was no going back and Katy famously signed off her divorce papers with a heart and a smiley face.
In the years that have come since, Russell - who now has two children with his yoga teacher wife Laura Gallacher - has had nothing but nice things to say about his ex.
And when Katy announced her pregnancy with fiancé Orlando Bloom, Russell shared a video about overcoming heartbreak.
'I have come away from that experience and I still feel very warm towards her," he said in 2017.
"When I hear about her or see her, I think 'Ah, there's that person, that person in the world.'"