thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Huge Black Friday queue at Costco as lockdown keeps non-essential shops shut

A huge queue of shoppers snaked around a Costco warehouse on Black Friday as England 's national lockdown kept non-essential stores closed .
Video shows customers lining up around the 'members-only ' store in Birmingham from 10am as its 'seven days of savings ' neared an end .
Marshals appeared to be overseeing the queue from the car park , BirminghamLive reports .
Black Friday shoppers queued in Wales as police were on the lookout for visitors from England who flouted Covid-19 rules by travelling across the border for deals .
Shopping centres and high streets in England were eerily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they are normally filled with crowds taking advantage of steep discounts .
Click here for our live blog with all the latest Black Friday deals and updates .
Central London 's Oxford Street , the UK 's busiest shopping street , was a ghost town as major retailers were forced to remain closed .
At the Costco in Birmingham , Cllr Nicky Brennan , who represents Sparkhill , posted footage on Twitter to show the massive queue of customers she was about to join .
In the video , she is heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join this queue '' as she parked up to buy Christmas presents for her charity , Baby Aid Birmingham ( BAB ) .
Ms Brennan said she set up the charity `` out of necessity '' at the start of the pandemic to help poor young mums who were unable to get nappies and formula milk amid panic buying at supermarkets .
Birmingham will be placed in Tier 3 , which has the toughest restrictions , when the national lockdown ends on December 2 .
With so many UK stores shut on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to Christmas , online retailers expecting their busiest ever Black Friday with a record £7.5billion expected to be blown over the next 48 hours .
It ’ s set to cost the economy a further £400million as home workers skive off to shop up to 70 % off discounts across the web .
Sports Direct , Debenhams and Game are amongst retailers offering up to half price discounts today as the retail rush to Christmas commences .
And with ongoing lockdown restrictions , 16million Brits - three in 10 adults – will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Vouchercodes.co.uk .
Sales are expected to trigger a wave of wave of web meltdowns , as shoppers are pushed into virtual queues online .
One study claims British shoppers will spend an average of £350 on Black Friday purchases this year .
One in 10 plan to spend £500 , according to a poll by money.co.uk .
Clothes , beauty and grooming products , household items and video game consoles are among the most popular items , according to the survey .
Google searches for “ Best Black Friday deals ” are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online sales soar due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns .
- “ Food processor Black Friday ” searches are up 200 % .
compared with 2019 - Queries for “ Gaming chair Black Friday ” are up 160 % .
Google research suggests more shoppers were looking for early Black Friday deals this year , and 70 % of UK consumers are planning to shop online more than they did in previous years in the closing months of the year .
Ross Davies , director of e-commerce consultants Strafe Creative , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website capacities to meet demand .
Websites react to large spikes in traffic and can crash .
“ Crashed websites on a day when retailers hoped to make large sales damage sales and the companies ' reputations.
” This year , spending peaks are not expected to be the usual morning and evening rush hours - but spread out through the day as workers shop online from home .
The £1.93bn spree on Friday will easily beat Britain 's £1.5billion daily online spending record , set on last year 's Cyber Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Professor Joshua Bamfield , director of the Centre for Retail Research , said : “ Black Friday 's online spending will see a massive increase on last year , due to most shops being closed .
“ A lot of people are working from home and some will spend work time checking prices and making purchases on Black Friday .
“ The cost to the economy adds up , even for an hour.
” Dean Hunter of HR consultancy Hunter Adams said : “ Some employees will waste working hours shopping online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out at £2.01m-a-minute over the 16 hours most people are awake , beating the previous record £1.56m-a-minute set on last year 's Cyber Monday , the VoucherCodes study found .
Over the entire weekend , shoppers are expected to splash £7.5billion online and on the high street .
Amazon was one of the first to start its sales , having launched its deals one month ago .
However , chains such as Next and B & M Bargains have bowed out of the discounts after a tumultuous year .
Research by e-commerce platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sales will be 53 % higher this year .
However , analysts at EY said that sales will be heavily impacted by lockdown restrictions .
Silvia Rindone , EY UK & Ireland retail partner , said : `` Once a big event for the retail industry , the reality is that Black Friday 's significance has diminished .
`` This year , retailers have brought offers forward due to the national restrictions put in place earlier this month so it 's unlikely there will be significant new discounts this week .
`` Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals in order to aim for recovery and a positive start to 2021 .
`` What would have been a 10-year transition from physical to online sales has happened in less than a year , and retailers need to understand and adapt to likely permanent shifts in consumer behaviour . ''

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Video shows dozens of customers queuing at a Costco in Birmingham on Black Friday as non-essential stores were forced to remain closed due to the second national lockdown in England
Huge Black Friday queue at Costco as lockdown keeps non-essential shops shut
A huge queue of shoppers snaked around a Costco warehouse on Black Friday as England's national lockdown kept non-essential stores closed.
Video shows customers lining up around the 'members-only' store in Birmingham from 10am as its 'seven days of savings' neared an end.
Marshals appeared to be overseeing the queue from the car park, BirminghamLive reports.
Black Friday shoppers queued in Wales as police were on the lookout for visitors from England who flouted Covid-19 rules by travelling across the border for deals.
Shopping centres and high streets in England were eerily quiet in the morning on a day when they are normally filled with crowds taking advantage of steep discounts.
Click here for our live blog with all the latest Black Friday deals and updates.
Central London's Oxford Street, the UK's busiest shopping street, was a ghost town as major retailers were forced to remain closed.
At the Costco in Birmingham, Cllr Nicky Brennan, who represents Sparkhill, posted footage on Twitter to show the massive queue of customers she was about to join.
In the video, she is heard laughing and joking "can't wait to join this queue" as she parked up to buy Christmas presents for her charity, Baby Aid Birmingham (BAB).
Ms Brennan said she set up the charity "out of necessity" at the start of the pandemic to help poor young mums who were unable to get nappies and formula milk amid panic buying at supermarkets.
Image: Jack Dredd/REX/Shutterstock) Jack Dredd/REX/Shutterstock)
Birmingham will be placed in Tier 3, which has the toughest restrictions, when the national lockdown ends on December 2.
With so many UK stores shut on a key sales day in the lead up to Christmas, online retailers expecting their busiest ever Black Friday with a record £7.5billion expected to be blown over the next 48 hours.
It’s set to cost the economy a further £400million as home workers skive off to shop up to 70% off discounts across the web.
Sports Direct, Debenhams and Game are amongst retailers offering up to half price discounts today as the retail rush to Christmas commences.
And with ongoing lockdown restrictions, 16million Brits - three in 10 adults – will shop online, according to a report by Vouchercodes.co.uk.
Sales are expected to trigger a wave of wave of web meltdowns, as shoppers are pushed into virtual queues online.
One study claims British shoppers will spend an average of £350 on Black Friday purchases this year.
One in 10 plan to spend £500, according to a poll by money.co.uk.
Image: Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency) Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Clothes, beauty and grooming products, household items and video game consoles are among the most popular items, according to the survey.
Google searches for “Best Black Friday deals” are up 70% on last year as online sales soar due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
- “Food processor Black Friday” searches are up 200%. compared with 2019
- Queries for “Gaming chair Black Friday” are up 160%.
- “Black Friday tv deals” up 750%.
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Google research suggests more shoppers were looking for early Black Friday deals this year, and 70% of UK consumers are planning to shop online more than they did in previous years in the closing months of the year.
Ross Davies, director of e-commerce consultants Strafe Creative, said: “Many companies do not have website capacities to meet demand. Websites react to large spikes in traffic and can crash.
“Crashed websites on a day when retailers hoped to make large sales damage sales and the companies' reputations.”
This year, spending peaks are not expected to be the usual morning and evening rush hours - but spread out through the day as workers shop online from home.
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The £1.93bn spree on Friday will easily beat Britain's £1.5billion daily online spending record, set on last year's Cyber Monday, the Monday after the Black Friday weekend.
Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the Centre for Retail Research, said: “Black Friday's online spending will see a massive increase on last year, due to most shops being closed.
“A lot of people are working from home and some will spend work time checking prices and making purchases on Black Friday.
“The cost to the economy adds up, even for an hour.”
Dean Hunter of HR consultancy Hunter Adams said: “Some employees will waste working hours shopping online.
Today's £1.93billion web blowout works out at £2.01m-a-minute over the 16 hours most people are awake, beating the previous record £1.56m-a-minute set on last year's Cyber Monday, the VoucherCodes study found.
Over the entire weekend, shoppers are expected to splash £7.5billion online and on the high street.
Amazon was one of the first to start its sales, having launched its deals one month ago.
However, chains such as Next and B&M Bargains have bowed out of the discounts after a tumultuous year.
Research by e-commerce platform EKM has projected that online Black Friday sales will be 53% higher this year.
However, analysts at EY said that sales will be heavily impacted by lockdown restrictions.
Silvia Rindone, EY UK & Ireland retail partner, said: "Once a big event for the retail industry, the reality is that Black Friday's significance has diminished.
"This year, retailers have brought offers forward due to the national restrictions put in place earlier this month so it's unlikely there will be significant new discounts this week.
"Now, retailers need to look beyond festive deals in order to aim for recovery and a positive start to 2021.
"What would have been a 10-year transition from physical to online sales has happened in less than a year, and retailers need to understand and adapt to likely permanent shifts in consumer behaviour."


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--UK coronavirus R-rate drops below 1 for first time in almost three months

The crucial R-rate , which measures how fast coronavirus is spreading in the UK , has fallen below 1 .
Government scientists have said the number across the UK is now between to 0.9 and 1.0 .
That means that currently every 10 people with Covid-19 pass the virus to one other person on average .
Last week the R-rate was between 1.0 and 1.1 .
Because the figures come with a time lag of up to three weeks , R-rate may already be below 0.9 in England but it has n't yet shown up on the official figure .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ North West has a R-rate of 0.7 to 0.9 making it the lowest in England .
With a R-rate of 1.0 to 1.2 the South East has the highest in the country .
London 's R-rate stands at 1.0 to 1.1 while the East of England , Midlands and the South West share the same 0.9 to 1.1 figure .
The R-rate for the North East and Yorkshire is 0.80 to 1.0 .
The news comes as the UK 's coronavirus death toll increased by 498 on Thursday but the number of fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There were 17,555 new cases of Covid-19 bringing the total to 1,574,562 .
England comes out of its national lockdown next week and the government confirmed on Thursday which areas would be placed into either Tier 1 , 2 or 3 .
The government has confirmed 99 % of people will be in either Tier 2 or Tier 3 - where all indoor social gatherings are banned .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the tiers will be reviewed in a fortnight and kept “ regularly under review after that ” .
He told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England will be in Tier 2 but a significant number of areas , I ’ m afraid , need to be in Tier 3 to bring case rates done .
“ Now I know how tough this is both for areas that have been in restrictions for a long time like Leicester and Greater Manchester and also for areas where cases have risen sharply recently like Bristol , the West Midlands and Kent .
“ I understand the impact that these measures will have but they are necessary given the scale of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll review the measures in a fortnight and keep them regularly under review after that.
” Places that find themselves in the toughest tier , level 3 , face a ban on households mixing , except in limited circumstances such as parks .
Bars and restaurants would be limited to takeaway or delivery services and people would be advised to avoid travelling outside their area .
Very few areas will end up in the the lowest tier - 1 .
In Tier 1 areas people must obey the rule of six indoors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that are larger than six people , or support bubble .
Pubs can also sell alcohol without food as long as they operate by table service only .
Those areas that find themselves in tier 2 still face tough restrictions .
Tier 2 also bans mixing indoors , including in public spaces such as pubs and restaurants .
But people can meet up to six people outdoors , which includes pub gardens .
A coronavirus vaccine is a step closer after the UK 's medicines regulator was formally asked by the Government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - giving hope to millions .
The move `` marks a significant first step in getting the vaccine approved for deployment '' if it meets the necessary safety , efficacy and quality standards , the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) said .
But it comes after scientists have defended Oxford University and AstraZeneca after questions were raised about the results of their vaccine trial .
The Government said four million doses will be ready for the UK by the end of the year , with 40 million by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a total order of 100 million .
Last week the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) was formally asked by the Government to assess the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine .

The news comes as the government confirmed which areas would be placed into either Tier 1, 2 or 3 when the lockdown ends next week - indoor social gatherings will be banned for 99% of people
UK coronavirus R-rate drops below 1 for first time in three months
The crucial R-rate, which measures how fast coronavirus is spreading in the UK, has fallen below 1.
Government scientists have said the number across the UK is now between to 0.9 and 1.0.
That means that currently every 10 people with Covid-19 pass the virus to one other person on average.
Last week the R-rate was between 1.0 and 1.1.
Because the figures come with a time lag of up to three weeks, R-rate may already be below 0.9 in England but it hasn't yet shown up on the official figure.
Image: PA) PA)
The figures released today shows that the North West has a R-rate of 0.7 to 0.9 making it the lowest in England.
With a R-rate of 1.0 to 1.2 the South East has the highest in the country.
London's R-rate stands at 1.0 to 1.1 while the East of England, Midlands and the South West share the same 0.9 to 1.1 figure.
The R-rate for the North East and Yorkshire is 0.80 to 1.0.
The news comes as the UK's coronavirus death toll increased by 498 on Thursday but the number of fresh infections has continued a downward trend.
There were 17,555 new cases of Covid-19 bringing the total to 1,574,562.
England comes out of its national lockdown next week and the government confirmed on Thursday which areas would be placed into either Tier 1, 2 or 3.
The government has confirmed 99% of people will be in either Tier 2 or Tier 3 - where all indoor social gatherings are banned.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the tiers will be reviewed in a fortnight and kept “regularly under review after that”.
He told the Commons: “The majority of England will be in Tier 2 but a significant number of areas, I’m afraid, need to be in Tier 3 to bring case rates done.
“Now I know how tough this is both for areas that have been in restrictions for a long time like Leicester and Greater Manchester and also for areas where cases have risen sharply recently like Bristol, the West Midlands and Kent.
“I understand the impact that these measures will have but they are necessary given the scale of the threat that we face.
“We’ll review the measures in a fortnight and keep them regularly under review after that.”
Places that find themselves in the toughest tier, level 3, face a ban on households mixing, except in limited circumstances such as parks.
Bars and restaurants would be limited to takeaway or delivery services and people would be advised to avoid travelling outside their area.
Very few areas will end up in the the lowest tier - 1.
Image: PA) PA)
In Tier 1 areas people must obey the rule of six indoors and outdoors. These limits exclude families that are larger than six people, or support bubble.
Pubs can also sell alcohol without food as long as they operate by table service only.
Those areas that find themselves in tier 2 still face tough restrictions.
Hospitality venues can serve alcohol alongside a substantial meal.
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Tier 2 also bans mixing indoors, including in public spaces such as pubs and restaurants. But people can meet up to six people outdoors, which includes pub gardens.
A coronavirus vaccine is a step closer after the UK's medicines regulator was formally asked by the Government to assess the Oxford University and AstraZeneca jab - giving hope to millions.
The move "marks a significant first step in getting the vaccine approved for deployment" if it meets the necessary safety, efficacy and quality standards, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said.
But it comes after scientists have defended Oxford University and AstraZeneca after questions were raised about the results of their vaccine trial.
The Government said four million doses will be ready for the UK by the end of the year, with 40 million by the end of March 2021, out of a total order of 100 million.
Last week the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) was formally asked by the Government to assess the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--B&Q's Black Friday 2020 sale includes a four-person hot tub for under £300

B & Q is selling a four person hot tub for only £300 today as one of its incredible Black Friday deals .
The DIY chain has slashed the price of the “ Canadian Spa Grand Rapids Plug & Play 4 person Hot Tub ” from £475 to just £297 .
Meaning customers can save a huge £178 on the luxurious hot tub , perfect for those who need a way to relax over the Christmas season .
Measuring at 1.8 metres wide and 0.74 metres high , the portable tub is made from PVC and can be used both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 125 hydro-massaging jets , four seats , a thermal blanket to seal in heat and a lockable cover with a six-inch insulating skirt .
The tub is even built with its own heating and filtration system and comes with a seven metre cord , so there 's no need for an electrician .
With shops staying closed this Black Friday , the tub can be purchased online with either free next day or named day delivery .
You can also have it delivered on a Sunday - but it will cost you £5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free Click & Collect from your nearest B & Q store .
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you 're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to , and during Black Friday , you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback .
The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories .
To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus , which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers .
• None Read the instructions on the Account Overview page .
• None Select a retailer and shop as normal , making sure to spend £15 or more .
• None TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction .
This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and many more .
This article contains affiliate links , we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more We ’ ve had a look online and eBay is also selling the Canadian Spa hot tub for just £174.99 with free delivery .
But it 's worth noting that eBay 's tub does n't come with a heater , pump , lid or accessories .
Looking for more Black Friday offers ?
We 've rounded up the best from Apple , Lego , Disney and Dyson .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest this Black Friday by following our live blog .
Shoppers were left disappointed after Aldi sold out of Nintendo Switch and Apple Airpod Black Friday offers within minutes of going on sale .
While eBay is set to restock its sold-out Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal - giving shoppers another chance to snap it up .

The DIY retailer has slashed the price of a four-person hot tub to just £297 as part of its Black Friday sale
B&Q is selling a four person hot tub for only £300 today as one of its incredible Black Friday deals.
The DIY chain has slashed the price of the “Canadian Spa Grand Rapids Plug & Play 4 person Hot Tub” from £475 to just £297.
Meaning customers can save a huge £178 on the luxurious hot tub, perfect for those who need a way to relax over the Christmas season.
Measuring at 1.8 metres wide and 0.74 metres high, the portable tub is made from PVC and can be used both indoors and outdoors.
It comes with 125 hydro-massaging jets, four seats, a thermal blanket to seal in heat and a lockable cover with a six-inch insulating skirt.
The tub is even built with its own heating and filtration system and comes with a seven metre cord, so there's no need for an electrician.
With shops staying closed this Black Friday, the tub can be purchased online with either free next day or named day delivery. You can also have it delivered on a Sunday - but it will cost you £5.
The tub is also available for free Click & Collect from your nearest B&Q store.
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to, and during Black Friday, you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by 23:59pm on 30th November, 2020. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus, which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers. How to claim: Sign-up to TopCashback for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer and shop as normal, making sure to spend £15 or more. TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
We’ve had a look online and eBay is also selling the Canadian Spa hot tub for just £174.99 with free delivery. But it's worth noting that eBay's tub doesn't come with a heater, pump, lid or accessories.
Looking for more Black Friday offers? We've rounded up the best from Apple, Lego, Disney and Dyson. You can keep up to date with all the latest this Black Friday by following our live blog.
Shoppers were left disappointed after Aldi sold out of Nintendo Switch and Apple Airpod Black Friday offers within minutes of going on sale.
While eBay is set to restock its sold-out Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal - giving shoppers another chance to snap it up.


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Young mum's harrowing final breath after brutal stabbing by 15-year-old killer

Samantha Madgin had the whole of her life to look forward to - the 18-year-old had just become a mum and had big plans for her future .
The teenager was enjoying her first night out with friends since the arrival of her beloved son when her life was snuffed out by twisted killer Jordan Jobson .
The 15-year-old stabbed Samantha 10 times before fleeing the scene and leaving the young mum to die in agony in front of her friends .
Samantha had grow up in Wallsend near Newcastle and her devastated mum , Alison Madgin , says her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Jobson had grown up not far from the woman she would go on to kill and had a relatively normal childhood before falling in with the wrong crowd when she was in her early teens .
She started experimenting with alcohol and drugs , including cocaine , and fuelled her drug habit when she started seeing a much older boyfriend .
While Jobson ’ s life spiralled out of control , Samantha ’ s life took an unexpected but happy turn when she fell pregnant , giving birth to her son @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good news , Samantha ’ s mum reveals that she had premonitions that something bad was going to happen .
Alison explained : `` It was such a weird feeling , I used to say to my friends that I ’ m sure she ’ s going to die giving birth , I had this horrible gut feeling all the time .
I had this horrible feeling something bad was going to happen . ''
Settling into life as a new mum , Samantha decided to have her first day out since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 , 2007 .
As her friend James Patterson remembers , Samantha had spent the day at the seaside with friends before returning to his house in Wallsend in the early evening .
He said : `` Everyone was happy , having a laugh . ''
It was when Samantha and her pals were heading home that they were approached by a group of men , including Jobson 's boyfriend .
Alison said : `` They were just chatting , and four people went passed and one of Samantha ’ s friends made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the strangers , a fight broke out and as Samantha tried to break up the scuffle , Jobson , armed with a serrated bread knife , ran out of a nearby flat and attacked her .
Samantha 's sister , Carly , said : `` It wasn ’ t just an attack where she stabbed someone the once , she kept going and going and didn ’ t stop until Samantha died . ''
As Jobson and the two men fled , James , alerted by others , ran to the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the floor .
He said : `` She was just lying there on the floor .
I didn ’ t realise how bad it was at the time , she was just lying there motionless .
`` The ambulance , it turned up and as they were working on her it looked like she took a breath and I thought they ’ d brought her back to life .
`` But obviously I think it was her last breath leaving her body . ''
Among her 43 separate injuries , Samantha suffered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severed a major artery near her heart .
Alison raced to the hospital when she was told her daughter had been stabbed - she thought she was still alive .
She said : `` I ’ ll always remember thinking that they ’ ve definitely made a mistake because Samantha wouldn ’ t even be in that situation where she could get stabbed .
`` But as soon as I got the hospital I knew , there were police everywhere .
I could tell by their faces that it was serious .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that she ’ d gone . ''
Carly added : `` No one actually told us that Samantha had died . ''
It wasn ’ t until the next morning that Alison and the family were able see Samantha ’ s body .
Heartbroken Alison said : `` We were only allowed to see her through a glass screen .
I just remember banging on the glass , trying to get her to wake up . ''
Jobson admitted killing Samantha , but denied murder , claiming that she had no memory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cocaine .
Journalist Sophie Doughty said : `` She said that she couldn ’ t remember what she ’ d done , she talked about how much she had drunk and how she ’ d been taking drugs . ''
But five days after Samantha ’ s death , Jobson was charged with her murder .
Brought to the magistrate ’ s ’ court in Newcastle , Alison came face-to-face with Jobson for the first time .
She said : `` I was totally shocked to see that it was a young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal 15-year-old girl , but then when I looked into her eyes , I could see the evil in her . ''
For Samantha ’ s sister Carly , it was Jobson ’ s seemingly clear lack of remorse that was the most disturbing thing for her .
She said : `` She sat as if she was just on a shoplifting charge , she was never remorseful for anything she had done . ''
Jobson was found guilty of Samantha ’ s murder and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be free by the time she turns 30 .
Alison said : `` I did feel a sense of relief that she was found guilty .
This is the time now where we need to get on with our lives the best we can . ''
Alison has taken measures to remember Samantha in her own way .
She said : `` We decided to start a charity to help victims of not just knife crime but of violent crime .
Raising awareness , educating young people , telling them Samantha ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re continuing to do now .
`` We are the result of someone carrying a knife and using a knife , either to cause harm or to kill somebody , and I feel like now , because that we are doing this , Samantha ’ s Legacy , that Samantha is still here and she still has a purposes in life .
Her purpose is now to try and make a change to young people . ''
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JORDAN JOBSON WAS FOUND GUILTY OF SAMANTHA MADGIN’S MURDER AND SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON WITH A MINIMUM TERM OF 15 YEARS
JORDAN JOBSON WAS FOUND GUILTY OF SAMANTHA MADGIN’S MURDER AND SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON WITH A MINIMUM TERM OF 15 YEARS
Samantha Madgin was just 18 when she was murdered in a frenzied attack by Jordan Jobson, 15, who struck when she was high on booze and drugs
Samantha Madgin had the whole of her life to look forward to - the 18-year-old had just become a mum and had big plans for her future.
The teenager was enjoying her first night out with friends since the arrival of her beloved son when her life was snuffed out by twisted killer Jordan Jobson.
The 15-year-old stabbed Samantha 10 times before fleeing the scene and leaving the young mum to die in agony in front of her friends.
Samantha had grow up in Wallsend near Newcastle and her devastated mum, Alison Madgin, says her daughter was "beautiful from day one".
Jobson had grown up not far from the woman she would go on to kill and had a relatively normal childhood before falling in with the wrong crowd when she was in her early teens.
Image: Roland Leon) Roland Leon)
She started experimenting with alcohol and drugs, including cocaine, and fuelled her drug habit when she started seeing a much older boyfriend.
While Jobson’s life spiralled out of control, Samantha’s life took an unexpected but happy turn when she fell pregnant, giving birth to her son Callum in May 2007.
Despite the good news, Samantha’s mum reveals that she had premonitions that something bad was going to happen.
Alison explained: "It was such a weird feeling, I used to say to my friends that I’m sure she’s going to die giving birth, I had this horrible gut feeling all the time. I had this horrible feeling something bad was going to happen."
Settling into life as a new mum, Samantha decided to have her first day out since the birth of her son on the August 2, 2007.
As her friend James Patterson remembers, Samantha had spent the day at the seaside with friends before returning to his house in Wallsend in the early evening.
He said: "Everyone was happy, having a laugh."
It was when Samantha and her pals were heading home that they were approached by a group of men, including Jobson's boyfriend.
Alison said: "They were just chatting, and four people went passed and one of Samantha’s friends made a remark."
Confronted by two of the strangers, a fight broke out and as Samantha tried to break up the scuffle, Jobson, armed with a serrated bread knife, ran out of a nearby flat and attacked her.
Jobson’s frenzied attack proved to be devastating.
Image: PA) PA)
Samantha's sister, Carly, said: "It wasn’t just an attack where she stabbed someone the once, she kept going and going and didn’t stop until Samantha died."
As Jobson and the two men fled, James, alerted by others, ran to the scene, where he found Samantha bleeding heavily on the floor.
He said: "She was just lying there on the floor. I didn’t realise how bad it was at the time, she was just lying there motionless.
"The ambulance, it turned up and as they were working on her it looked like she took a breath and I thought they’d brought her back to life.
"But obviously I think it was her last breath leaving her body."
Among her 43 separate injuries, Samantha suffered 10 stab wounds. The fatal wound severed a major artery near her heart.
Alison raced to the hospital when she was told her daughter had been stabbed - she thought she was still alive.
She said: "I’ll always remember thinking that they’ve definitely made a mistake because Samantha wouldn’t even be in that situation where she could get stabbed.
"But as soon as I got the hospital I knew, there were police everywhere. I could tell by their faces that it was serious. I still didn’t expect them to say that she’d gone."
Carly added: "No one actually told us that Samantha had died."
It wasn’t until the next morning that Alison and the family were able see Samantha’s body.
Heartbroken Alison said: "We were only allowed to see her through a glass screen. I just remember banging on the glass, trying to get her to wake up."
Jobson admitted killing Samantha, but denied murder, claiming that she had no memory of the attack after binging on vodka and cocaine.
Journalist Sophie Doughty said: "She said that she couldn’t remember what she’d done, she talked about how much she had drunk and how she’d been taking drugs."
But five days after Samantha’s death, Jobson was charged with her murder. Brought to the magistrate’s’ court in Newcastle, Alison came face-to-face with Jobson for the first time.
She said: "I was totally shocked to see that it was a young girl. She just looked like a normal 15-year-old girl, but then when I looked into her eyes, I could see the evil in her."
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
For Samantha’s sister Carly, it was Jobson’s seemingly clear lack of remorse that was the most disturbing thing for her.
She said: "She sat as if she was just on a shoplifting charge, she was never remorseful for anything she had done."
Jobson was found guilty of Samantha’s murder and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 15 years.
She could be free by the time she turns 30.
Alison said: "I did feel a sense of relief that she was found guilty. This is the time now where we need to get on with our lives the best we can."
Alison has taken measures to remember Samantha in her own way.
She said: "We decided to start a charity to help victims of not just knife crime but of violent crime. Raising awareness, educating young people, telling them Samantha’s story, that’s what we’re continuing to do now.
"We are the result of someone carrying a knife and using a knife, either to cause harm or to kill somebody, and I feel like now, because that we are doing this, Samantha’s Legacy, that Samantha is still here and she still has a purposes in life. Her purpose is now to try and make a change to young people."


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--No10 'asked for Union Jack flag branding on new Oxford coronavirus vaccine'

No10 officials reportedly requested the new Oxford University vaccine was branded with a Union Jack flag .
The newly formed `` Union Unit '' , which was set up to battle Scottish independence , urged the vaccine taskforce to insist on patriotic branding on doses of the new jab , according to HuffPost .
Downing Street insisted there were `` no plans '' to slap a British flag on the side of doses but failed to deny reports that a request had been made .
The Government has formally asked the safety regulator to assess the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced last week revealed it was 70 % effective , with a half dose followed by a full dose found to be 90 % effective against coronavirus .
Scientists said they would carry out a further global clinical trial after admitting the 90 % result was due to a dosing error .
Aides were said to be keen to point to the success of the potential British vaccine as they seek to shore up the union amid surging support for Scottish independence .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early part of the new Scottish Parliament .
The SNP believes that a big win at next year 's Holyrood elections would give them a mandate to demand another vote on independence .
Proposals for patriotic branding also come ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period , when the UK will begin to trade with other nations outside the EU .
Another reason could be to reassure the public of the safety of the jab amid concerns about anti-vaxx propaganda online .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack to be on doses .
`` We 've said previously the manufacturing for some of the leading potential vaccines is already under way so they can be rolled out quickly if and when approved .
`` Manufacturers are well versed in the best ways to package products like this . ''
Pressed on whether a request had been made , the spokesman repeated that there were `` no plans '' to put a flag on the packaging .
The UK has ordered 100million doses of the Oxford vaccine , with 4 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is approved by the regulator .
Another 40 million doses would be ready by the end of March 2021 .
`` We have formally asked the regulator to assess the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine , to understand the data and determine whether it meets rigorous safety standards , '' Health Secretary Matt Hancock said .
`` This letter is an important step towards deploying a vaccine as quickly as safely possible . ''

Downing Street insisted there were 'no plans' to slap a Union Jack on doses but failed to deny reports that aides in a new 'Union Unit' had made the demand
No10 officials reportedly requested the new Oxford University vaccine was branded with a Union Jack flag.
The newly formed "Union Unit", which was set up to battle Scottish independence, urged the vaccine taskforce to insist on patriotic branding on doses of the new jab, according to HuffPost.
Downing Street insisted there were "no plans" to slap a British flag on the side of doses but failed to deny reports that a request had been made.
The Government has formally asked the safety regulator to assess the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for public use following encouraging preliminary results.
Data announced last week revealed it was 70% effective, with a half dose followed by a full dose found to be 90% effective against coronavirus.
Scientists said they would carry out a further global clinical trial after admitting the 90% result was due to a dosing error.
Aides were said to be keen to point to the success of the potential British vaccine as they seek to shore up the union amid surging support for Scottish independence.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants a second independence referendum to be held in the early part of the new Scottish Parliament.
The SNP believes that a big win at next year's Holyrood elections would give them a mandate to demand another vote on independence.
Proposals for patriotic branding also come ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period, when the UK will begin to trade with other nations outside the EU.
Another reason could be to reassure the public of the safety of the jab amid concerns about anti-vaxx propaganda online.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "There are no plans for the Union Jack to be on doses.
"We've said previously the manufacturing for some of the leading potential vaccines is already under way so they can be rolled out quickly if and when approved.
"Manufacturers are well versed in the best ways to package products like this."
Pressed on whether a request had been made, the spokesman repeated that there were "no plans" to put a flag on the packaging.
An SNP spokesperson accused the Tories of "utter desperation".
"The creation of a vaccine is a global effort with scientists and countries coming together to share their expertise to tackle Covid-19," the spokesman added.
"Politicians of all kinds should be focussed on getting the vaccine to the right people at the right time."
The UK has ordered 100million doses of the Oxford vaccine, with 4 million by the end of the year if it is approved by the regulator.
Another 40 million doses would be ready by the end of March 2021.
"We have formally asked the regulator to assess the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, to understand the data and determine whether it meets rigorous safety standards," Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.
"This letter is an important step towards deploying a vaccine as quickly as safely possible."


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Santa asks: "What were you expecting, you prats? You were supposed to be good"

It has rarely been possible , especially in the past few years of this apocalyptic news-whirligig , to predict what will happen .
But I will bet you my left kidney that , some time in early February , there will be a picture of a family feast in the newspapers , headlined 'THE LAST CHRISTMAS ' , with half the people ringed in red because they karked it within weeks of pulling the crackers .
It 's as certain as austerity , or another Johnson lovechild .
I could write it now and just leave some blank spaces for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a nice family Christmas , '' sobbed X .
`` Now we 're having family funerals . ''
Every journalist in the country knows that .
Most of the saner politicians .
Even quite a few of the general public .
And yet here we are , surprised to find ourselves in tiers we were told to expect , in order to have the Christmas that we all know will have more corpses than a Die Hard movie .
Christmas is already one of the deadliest days of the year - all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chances are that in the next few weeks a huge chunk of humanity is going to be part of a global super-spreader event as billions of people rush home to precipitate the deaths of their loved ones from a virus their bodies are unable to fight .
And here in the UK , you voted for a man who is trying to arrange that for you .
Boris Johnson told you weeks ago that there would be tiers before Christmas , and probably after , so that you can have a 5-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this will actually happen .
You are , quite genuinely , complaining that there is a price to pay for the right to maybe , or maybe-not , slaughter your loved ones .
`` Oh , the rates are so low here in Widdling-on-the-Grass , and we 're a Christian country after all , '' opines someone to whom loving thy neighbour only applies if they own a Nissan Qashqai .
`` The economic impact will be devastating , '' adds some twit who thought the cost of Brexit was a myth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply to everyone else apply to me ? ''
demands someone who thinks this is the fault of whoever did n't follow the rules .
And Father Christmas , a key worker who 's been self-isolating at the North Pole for a year now , lifts his head from the non-stop slaving over toy production to ask : `` How many times ?
If you want something for Christmas , you have to be good ! ''
All those Tory backbenchers demanding their constituents be `` released '' are actually asking for Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't have both .
You can have businesses trading for the next month , and then a solo Yule , or you can have restrictions for a month and then a mini-break with near-zero economic benefit , and a side order of coffins .
And why ?
Because of the man they , and you , chose as Prime Minister .
A man who we all knew was a liar , and a cheat , who did n't do his homework and crashed through deadlines and made up stuff to suit the prejudices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so he could wriggle out of whatever mess he 'd got himself in .
It 's because the country is led by a man of such poor character that , when the pandemic began , he missed 5 COBRA meetings and went on holiday .
It 's because he has so little principle that , after a decade of demanding the right to control borders , the first time he had a good reason to do so he let 20million people swan through .
It 's because he was such a poor journalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to substantiate his view , he moves breezily on to the next thing and hopes you 'll forget about this one .
Had he followed the science , the PPE stockpile would have been updated and the pandemic committee not scrapped .
Had he based his decisions on factual analysis of how other nations did well , he 'd have closed the borders , let public health experts test and trace cases , and told businesses to get covid-safe sooner .
The deaths we have had , and the economic hit we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could have been less .
They are contingent upon bad decisions taken by idiots who panicked too much , and too late .
The baffling inability for their rules to make much sense is matched by the obtuse idiocy of the public to believe they 're necessary .
Our collective response evaporated when the Prime Minister said it was fine for Megamind to drive to Barnard Castle , seeding the virus in as many service stations as he could find along the way .
The inevitable price of an immoral man protecting an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us decided , collectively , that morality was not an absolute - it could be whatever we each decided it was .
So it was moral to defy the rules ; moral to snitch on your neighbours ; moral to shout at an unmasked person ; moral to withdraw your children from school .
Accepting a vaccine becomes just as optional as believing whatever the government just said .
You knew this would happen : you knew it back in 2016 when you first saw that bus .
To him , truth was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live in an untruthful world .
If Jesus himself pitched up and told you what was going wrong , he would n't be believed .
He 'd be booted off Twitter for making false claims about fish , and interns at a publishing house would walk out over his assertion that entering heaven really IS binary .
You are not demanding Christmas because you 're Christian .
Nor because you love your family , or seriously believe that Sir Philip Green 's right to make a few million on closing down sales would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're doing it , really , because you 've forgotten what Santa has always shown you .
You do n't need to be present to give a present ; you need to be good if you want nice things ; and the whole reason we celebrate this random day in the depths of winter has less to do with Jesus than it does a simple wish for a hoolie to mark the point when the sun turns its face towards us again .
It 's been a cruddy year .
We 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Too many of us have been bereaved , or broke .
Of course we want to be with our loved ones .
But the sun is returning .
In the space of a year scientists around the world have developed 3 vaccines to a disease that we did n't know existed .
More of us take less for granted , many of us are more connected , and no-one who survived this is ever going to think a hug does n't matter .
Donald Trump 's been toppled , Vladimir Putin is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tumours in his body politic than even he can survive .
Take just one of those things , and imagine making a deal with St Nick for it .
Would you forego mum 's sprouts , for the life of someone else 's mum ?
Will you trade Trump 's downfall for Hootenanny ?
Personally , I 'd take the hit of 2020 if it means we get a shot in the arm in 2021 .
Death is inevitable , but bad decisions are not .
Remember the first rule of journalism : @ @ @ @ @ @

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Fleet Street Fox)

Santa asks: "What else were you expecting, you daft prats? You knew you were supposed to be good"
It has rarely been possible, especially in the past few years of this apocalyptic news-whirligig, to predict what will happen.
But I will bet you my left kidney that, some time in early February, there will be a picture of a family feast in the newspapers, headlined 'THE LAST CHRISTMAS', with half the people ringed in red because they karked it within weeks of pulling the crackers.
It's as certain as austerity, or another Johnson lovechild. I could write it now and just leave some blank spaces for the names. "We wanted to have a nice family Christmas," sobbed X. "Now we're having family funerals."
Every journalist in the country knows that. Most of the saner politicians. Even quite a few of the general public. And yet here we are, surprised to find ourselves in tiers we were told to expect, in order to have the Christmas that we all know will have more corpses than a Die Hard movie.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
Christmas is already one of the deadliest days of the year - all that drink-driving and domestic strife - but the chances are that in the next few weeks a huge chunk of humanity is going to be part of a global super-spreader event as billions of people rush home to precipitate the deaths of their loved ones from a virus their bodies are unable to fight.
And here in the UK, you voted for a man who is trying to arrange that for you. Boris Johnson told you weeks ago that there would be tiers before Christmas, and probably after, so that you can have a 5-day granny-killing spree. Now you appear surprised that this will actually happen. You are, quite genuinely, complaining that there is a price to pay for the right to maybe, or maybe-not, slaughter your loved ones.
"Oh, the rates are so low here in Widdling-on-the-Grass, and we're a Christian country after all," opines someone to whom loving thy neighbour only applies if they own a Nissan Qashqai. "The economic impact will be devastating," adds some twit who thought the cost of Brexit was a myth. "Why should the rules that apply to everyone else apply to me?" demands someone who thinks this is the fault of whoever didn't follow the rules.
And Father Christmas, a key worker who's been self-isolating at the North Pole for a year now, lifts his head from the non-stop slaving over toy production to ask: "How many times? If you want something for Christmas, you have to be good!"
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
All those Tory backbenchers demanding their constituents be "released" are actually asking for Christmas to be cancelled, because you can't have both. You can have businesses trading for the next month, and then a solo Yule, or you can have restrictions for a month and then a mini-break with near-zero economic benefit, and a side order of coffins.
And why? Because of the man they, and you, chose as Prime Minister. A man who we all knew was a liar, and a cheat, who didn't do his homework and crashed through deadlines and made up stuff to suit the prejudices of whoever was paying attention to him so he could wriggle out of whatever mess he'd got himself in.
It's because the country is led by a man of such poor character that, when the pandemic began, he missed 5 COBRA meetings and went on holiday. It's because he has so little principle that, after a decade of demanding the right to control borders, the first time he had a good reason to do so he let 20million people swan through. It's because he was such a poor journalist that, when asked to provide facts to substantiate his view, he moves breezily on to the next thing and hopes you'll forget about this one.
Had he followed the science, the PPE stockpile would have been updated and the pandemic committee not scrapped. Had he based his decisions on factual analysis of how other nations did well, he'd have closed the borders, let public health experts test and trace cases, and told businesses to get covid-safe sooner.
The deaths we have had, and the economic hit we have taken, were not inevitable. They could have been less. They are contingent upon bad decisions taken by idiots who panicked too much, and too late.
The baffling inability for their rules to make much sense is matched by the obtuse idiocy of the public to believe they're necessary. Our collective response evaporated when the Prime Minister said it was fine for Megamind to drive to Barnard Castle, seeding the virus in as many service stations as he could find along the way. The inevitable price of an immoral man protecting an amoral one was that the rest of us decided, collectively, that morality was not an absolute - it could be whatever we each decided it was.
So it was moral to defy the rules; moral to snitch on your neighbours; moral to shout at an unmasked person; moral to withdraw your children from school. Accepting a vaccine becomes just as optional as believing whatever the government just said.
You knew this would happen: you knew it back in 2016 when you first saw that bus. To him, truth was a variable, and so now we live in an untruthful world. If Jesus himself pitched up and told you what was going wrong, he wouldn't be believed. He'd be booted off Twitter for making false claims about fish, and interns at a publishing house would walk out over his assertion that entering heaven really IS binary.
You are not demanding Christmas because you're Christian. Nor because you love your family, or seriously believe that Sir Philip Green's right to make a few million on closing down sales would stop a single mental breakdown.
You're doing it, really, because you've forgotten what Santa has always shown you. You don't need to be present to give a present; you need to be good if you want nice things; and the whole reason we celebrate this random day in the depths of winter has less to do with Jesus than it does a simple wish for a hoolie to mark the point when the sun turns its face towards us again.
It's been a cruddy year. We've been apart, and we've been fretful. Too many of us have been bereaved, or broke. Of course we want to be with our loved ones.
But the sun is returning. In the space of a year scientists around the world have developed 3 vaccines to a disease that we didn't know existed. More of us take less for granted, many of us are more connected, and no-one who survived this is ever going to think a hug doesn't matter. Donald Trump's been toppled, Vladimir Putin is sickening, and Boris Johnson has more tumours in his body politic than even he can survive.
Take just one of those things, and imagine making a deal with St Nick for it. Would you forego mum's sprouts, for the life of someone else's mum? Will you trade Trump's downfall for Hootenanny? Personally, I'd take the hit of 2020 if it means we get a shot in the arm in 2021.
Death is inevitable, but bad decisions are not. Remember the first rule of journalism: don't become the story.


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Four customers queue separately in matching coats leaving staff in stitches

Staff at a tiny coffee shop must have thought there was a glitch in the matrix when four customers queued up separately all wearing identical mustard yellow coats .
Rebecca Birch had met up with her friend Emily Lawrence for some exercise in Sherborne , Dorset , and the pair were left slightly red-faced when they both turned up in matching jackets .
But when they dropped into Cafe Nero to grab a drink , they found a customer already waiting in line was also wearing a similar yellow bubble coat - and while they were discussing the bizarre coincidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete the coat quartet .
Mum-of-five Rebecca joked the group were `` a ray of sunshine in difficult times '' , leaving the baristas in stitches as they posed for a picture in the queue .
She said : `` It was one of those moments that was so funny .
We were like 'oh my god , we 've got the same coat on ' .
`` It was such a funny thing to happen .
The response was brilliant .
We were laughing and talking about how we loved the bright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she and pal Emily were already laughing and `` felt quite silly '' when the two of them turned up in twinning outfits , but the situation slowly got more and more strange when they walked into the coffee shop to see the coat for the third time .
`` There was already one person in there ordering a coffee , '' said the 48-year-old `` She was there with her baby and her husband .
`` We looked at each other and said 'oh my god , look .
She 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well ' .
We had a laugh with them and the barista said 'look at you three all matching with your mustard-coloured coats on ' .
`` We started to order and the next minute I turned around and this lady walked in behind me .
I could n't believe someone else had walked in with the same coat on .
`` They 're all different - ones Joules , one 's Benneton , one 's Primark .
The lady at the back said 'mine 's Marks & Spencer ' .
`` My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a photo could you ? '
to the lady 's husband .
The baristas were all laughing .
There were two on the shift and the girl serving us was incredulous - it was hilarious .
`` It 's made me think about mixing up my style a bit . ''
Rebecca posted a photo on social media , and it racked up more than 21,000 likes as she was inundated with messages from people saying it had 'made their day ' .
Rebecca said : `` The thing I like about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sign of the times - we 're all standing there with masks on .
It 's quite poignant .
`` With all the news out there at the moment , it 's something so simple .
It 's made people smile .
So many people have said it 's hilarious and made their day . ''

Four coffee shop customers who queued up all wearing matching coats say they were "a ray of sunshine in difficult times" as their bright yellow jackets left staff in stitches
Staff at a tiny coffee shop must have thought there was a glitch in the matrix when four customers queued up separately all wearing identical mustard yellow coats.
Rebecca Birch had met up with her friend Emily Lawrence for some exercise in Sherborne, Dorset, and the pair were left slightly red-faced when they both turned up in matching jackets.
But when they dropped into Cafe Nero to grab a drink, they found a customer already waiting in line was also wearing a similar yellow bubble coat - and while they were discussing the bizarre coincidence, a fourth woman strolled in to complete the coat quartet.
Mum-of-five Rebecca joked the group were "a ray of sunshine in difficult times", leaving the baristas in stitches as they posed for a picture in the queue.
Image: Kennedy News/Emily Lawrence) Kennedy News/Emily Lawrence)
She said: "It was one of those moments that was so funny. We were like 'oh my god, we've got the same coat on'.
"It was such a funny thing to happen. The response was brilliant. We were laughing and talking about how we loved the bright colour."
The taxi driver Rebecca said she and pal Emily were already laughing and "felt quite silly" when the two of them turned up in twinning outfits, but the situation slowly got more and more strange when they walked into the coffee shop to see the coat for the third time.
"There was already one person in there ordering a coffee," said the 48-year-old "She was there with her baby and her husband.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
"We looked at each other and said 'oh my god, look. She's got the same colour coat on as well'. We had a laugh with them and the barista said 'look at you three all matching with your mustard-coloured coats on'.
"We started to order and the next minute I turned around and this lady walked in behind me. I couldn't believe someone else had walked in with the same coat on.
"They're all different - ones Joules, one's Benneton, one's Primark. The lady at the back said 'mine's Marks & Spencer'.
"My friend said 'oh, you couldn't take a photo could you?' to the lady's husband. The baristas were all laughing. There were two on the shift and the girl serving us was incredulous - it was hilarious.
"It's made me think about mixing up my style a bit."
Rebecca posted a photo on social media, and it racked up more than 21,000 likes as she was inundated with messages from people saying it had 'made their day'.
Rebecca said: "The thing I like about the picture as well is it shows a sign of the times - we're all standing there with masks on. It's quite poignant.
"With all the news out there at the moment, it's something so simple. It's made people smile. So many people have said it's hilarious and made their day."


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Southampton's Jan Bednarek on the marginal gains helping transform Saints

Jan Bednarek has used marginal gains to produce big improvements .
Southampton sit proudly in fifth place going into this weekend having been transformed in the past 12 months by manager Ralph Hasenhuttl .
Saints defender Bednarek has been a key figure in their remarkable rise from fighting against relegation to making a serious push for a European place .
Bednarek ’ s own attention to detail , using a psychologist , taking up boxing lessons and changing his diet are the sort of things that have improved his game .
“ The difference that even one per cent can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the 24-year-old .
“ Diet , work with the physio and small things that can help you perform better to give you an advantage against an opponent .
“ The competition in modern football is really , really high and I would never forgive myself if I didn ’ t work hard to take my chance .
I would say I ’ m talented but I also want to work hard , give my best and I want to give the best version of myself and that ’ s what I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ differences can help a lot .
I have tried a gluten free diet and that really helps me .
I did boxing lessons a few times with my friends .
It can help you in some aspects , with quick feet and to move your body .
You become more elastic .
“ There is a physical side , a mental side and that mental side is quite important because there ’ s lots of pressure , not much time to recover and , with my psychologist , we ’ ve found a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s really helped me .
“ Some situations are really hard in your life .
You either go down or you go up .
You don ’ t stay the same .
That ’ s the challenge .
We did that as a team .
“ We found it difficult after Leicester ( lost 9-0 in Oct 2019 ) , we were in a bad mood and yet we knew only hard work would get us back .
We couldn ’ t be lower .
But we managed to stand up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in a different place at the moment.
” Bednarek arrived at St Mary ’ s from Polish side Lech Poznan just over three years ago , took time to get into the team and admits he was blown away at first by the level and demands of the Premier League .
But is dedicated , focused and talks with real passion for the game .
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“ I had to work hard to improve and become a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ For me , the difference in the Premier League is massive .
When I was in Poland , I used to watch and think : ‘ It ’ s not that big.
’ But then you come here , play and it ’ s like two different disciplines of sport .
“ It was difficult , the difference was massive but the challenge was great for me .
I knew that if I worked hard then I would get the rewards .
The challenges in my life keep me strong and motivated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as I can.
” Bednarek has gone from strength to strength at the club , recently got engaged to his girlfriend Julia and Southampton are looking up rather than down .
Europe is a possibility and facing big clubs like Manchester United is now a challenge they relish .
He added : “ It will be really hard , it will be a very interesting game to watch .
We really like the tough challenges , the tough opponents because that ’ s where you can show yourself , show where you are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are going to perform really , really good every single game .
That ’ s really important for us .
Not thinking about what we get at the end of the season .
If we perform really well .
If we perform at our best , it can bring us really high in the league.
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EXCLUSIVE: Bednarek tells John Cross about how high-flying Southampton are harnessing another "one per cent" ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester United
Jan Bednarek has used marginal gains to produce big improvements.
Southampton sit proudly in fifth place going into this weekend having been transformed in the past 12 months by manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Saints defender Bednarek has been a key figure in their remarkable rise from fighting against relegation to making a serious push for a European place.
Bednarek’s own attention to detail, using a psychologist, taking up boxing lessons and changing his diet are the sort of things that have improved his game.
“The difference that even one per cent can give you is actually massive,” said the 24-year-old. “Diet, work with the physio and small things that can help you perform better to give you an advantage against an opponent.
Image: Robin Jones/Digital South) Robin Jones/Digital South)
“The competition in modern football is really, really high and I would never forgive myself if I didn’t work hard to take my chance. I would say I’m talented but I also want to work hard, give my best and I want to give the best version of myself and that’s what I have tried to do.
“The small differences can help a lot. I have tried a gluten free diet and that really helps me. I did boxing lessons a few times with my friends. It can help you in some aspects, with quick feet and to move your body. You become more elastic.
“There is a physical side, a mental side and that mental side is quite important because there’s lots of pressure, not much time to recover and, with my psychologist, we’ve found a way to recover after games and that’s really helped me.
Image: Robin Jones/Getty Images) Robin Jones/Getty Images)
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“Some situations are really hard in your life. You either go down or you go up. You don’t stay the same. That’s the challenge. We did that as a team.
“We found it difficult after Leicester (lost 9-0 in Oct 2019), we were in a bad mood and yet we knew only hard work would get us back. We couldn’t be lower. But we managed to stand up, to grow as a team and we are in a different place at the moment.”
Bednarek arrived at St Mary’s from Polish side Lech Poznan just over three years ago, took time to get into the team and admits he was blown away at first by the level and demands of the Premier League. But is dedicated, focused and talks with real passion for the game.
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“I had to work hard to improve and become a better footballer,” he said. “For me, the difference in the Premier League is massive. When I was in Poland, I used to watch and think: ‘It’s not that big.’ But then you come here, play and it’s like two different disciplines of sport.
“It was difficult, the difference was massive but the challenge was great for me. I knew that if I worked hard then I would get the rewards. The challenges in my life keep me strong and motivated. I want to get as good as I can.”
Bednarek has gone from strength to strength at the club, recently got engaged to his girlfriend Julia and Southampton are looking up rather than down. Europe is a possibility and facing big clubs like Manchester United is now a challenge they relish.
He added: “It will be really hard, it will be a very interesting game to watch. We really like the tough challenges, the tough opponents because that’s where you can show yourself, show where you are at the moment.
“I hope we are going to perform really, really good every single game. That’s really important for us. Not thinking about what we get at the end of the season. If we perform really well. If we perform at our best, it can bring us really high in the league.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Klopp discusses Maradona comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says meeting Diego Maradona was like being with the Pope as he paid tribute to the Argentine , who died this week .
Maradona passed away on Wednesday after a heart attack at his home in Buenos Aires and it has led to an outpouring of testimonials and homages being paid to the attacking midfielder .
Maradona was buried on Thursday in a private ceremony with relatives and friends while huge crowds gathered to pay their respects when his coffin was on display at the presidential palace .
Speaking ahead of Liverpool 's Premier League clash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time he met Maradona and reckoned Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are ahead of him in his personal best-ever list .
`` The best through my lifetime .
Maybe not now , I saw Cristiano and Messi now , '' Klopp said .
`` In my career , he was the standout player .
His life shows how nice it can be when you 're world-class and how difficult it can be too .
An impressive figure . ''
`` I met him once which for a player of my level was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can see reactions all over the world .
If we showed him the respect he deserves while alive instead of selfies , we could have helped him . ''
Meanwhile , Klopp says he is hopeful of having Jordan Henderson available for their trip to Brighton after a muscle problem .
He said : “ Hendo trained yesterday , parts of team training and then had his individual session , so we have to see what we do with that .
“ For all the other players who played now [ against Atalanta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so that ’ s how it is when you have only these few days in between .
“ We have to make late decisions , so if you were to ask me now what will be the line-up and I was in a mood to tell you , I couldn ’ t .
“ I [ will ] make this decision as late as possible because I have to wait until the medical department tells me who looks like [ they ’ re ] ready .
“ Then it looks like from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure that we bring the fittest and freshest players on the pitch .
”

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp paid a glowing tribute to Diego Maradona but claimed Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi may be above the Argentine in the greatest of all-time list
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says meeting Diego Maradona was like being with the Pope as he paid tribute to the Argentine, who died this week.
Maradona passed away on Wednesday after a heart attack at his home in Buenos Aires and it has led to an outpouring of testimonials and homages being paid to the attacking midfielder.
Maradona was buried on Thursday in a private ceremony with relatives and friends while huge crowds gathered to pay their respects when his coffin was on display at the presidential palace.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Brighton, Klopp opened up on the time he met Maradona and reckoned Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are ahead of him in his personal best-ever list.
Image: 2019 Chris Brunskill/Fantasista) 2019 Chris Brunskill/Fantasista)
"The best through my lifetime. Maybe not now, I saw Cristiano and Messi now," Klopp said.
"In my career, he was the standout player. His life shows how nice it can be when you're world-class and how difficult it can be too. An impressive figure."
"I met him once which for a player of my level was like meeting the Pope.
"You can see reactions all over the world. If we showed him the respect he deserves while alive instead of selfies, we could have helped him."
Meanwhile, Klopp says he is hopeful of having Jordan Henderson available for their trip to Brighton after a muscle problem.
He said: “Hendo trained yesterday, parts of team training and then had his individual session, so we have to see what we do with that.
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“For all the other players who played now [against Atalanta], they are still in recovery, so that’s how it is when you have only these few days in between.
“We have to make late decisions, so if you were to ask me now what will be the line-up and I was in a mood to tell you, I couldn’t.
“I [will] make this decision as late as possible because I have to wait until the medical department tells me who looks like [they’re] ready.
“Then it looks like from now on we have another 25-and-a-half hours to make sure that we bring the fittest and freshest players on the pitch.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Free '60 years of Coronation Street' specials inside your Daily Mirror

One of Britain ’ s best loved TV soaps is turning 60 !
And to celebrate we ’ re giving readers the opportunity to collect six fantastic pullouts filled with all the memories dating back to the very first episode which captivated viewers from all over the nation on that special December evening .
Each eight-page pullout navigates through a decade of the soap with part one reminiscing on ‘ the birth of an icon ’ - featuring the best first scene images of all the characters that began the Coronation Street legacy such as young student Ken Barlow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glamorous siren Elsie Tanner .
Part Two looks at the four top storylines from the decade of 1970-1979 , including harrowing scenes from the kidnap of Tracy Langton and one of the most-loved and recognisable couples in the history of Coronation Street , Stan and Hilda Ogden .
As the soap started hotting up , Part Three breaks down all the key moments from 1980-1989 .
The storylines became more thrilling with things viewers thought were safe , like a loving boyfriend and the familiar local pub , taking a dangerous twist .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as parts four and five of the specials detail Corrie in the 90s and early 2000s .
The 90s Corrie episodes were packed with gripping storylines from neighbours from hell to love and tragedy such as Roy and Hayley ’ s love story .
Whilst 2000-2010 saw a shake up with mainly issue-led storylines focusing on topics such as sexuality and abuse .
The final special focuses on the last ten years including the present day of Corrie as we know it , packed with recaps of the most explosive storylines from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating car crashes and family murders .
Britain 's longest-running and most popular soap has 60 years worth of action to reflect on , each special will take a nostalgic trip down memory lane highlighting all the best moments of a show that 's shaped British television forever , the perfect gift for every Corrie fan !
So don ’ t miss out , collect all six pullouts everyday from inside your Daily Mirror starting on Monday November 30 .

One of Britain’s best loved TV soaps is turning 60! And to celebrate we’re giving readers the opportunity to collect six fantastic pullouts filled with all the memories dating back to the very first episode which captivated viewers from all over the nation on that special December evening.
Each eight-page pullout navigates through a decade of the soap with part one reminiscing on ‘the birth of an icon’ - featuring the best first scene images of all the characters that began the Coronation Street legacy such as young student Ken Barlow, snobby Rovers Return landlady Annie Walker and glamorous siren Elsie Tanner.
Part Two looks at the four top storylines from the decade of 1970-1979, including harrowing scenes from the kidnap of Tracy Langton and one of the most-loved and recognisable couples in the history of Coronation Street, Stan and Hilda Ogden.
As the soap started hotting up, Part Three breaks down all the key moments from 1980-1989. The storylines became more thrilling with things viewers thought were safe, like a loving boyfriend and the familiar local pub, taking a dangerous twist.
The drama doesn’t stop there as parts four and five of the specials detail Corrie in the 90s and early 2000s. The 90s Corrie episodes were packed with gripping storylines from neighbours from hell to love and tragedy such as Roy and Hayley’s love story. Whilst 2000-2010 saw a shake up with mainly issue-led storylines focusing on topics such as sexuality and abuse.
The final special focuses on the last ten years including the present day of Corrie as we know it, packed with recaps of the most explosive storylines from the gas explosion at the Joinery bar to devastating car crashes and family murders.
Britain's longest-running and most popular soap has 60 years worth of action to reflect on, each special will take a nostalgic trip down memory lane highlighting all the best moments of a show that's shaped British television forever, the perfect gift for every Corrie fan!
So don’t miss out, collect all six pullouts everyday from inside your Daily Mirror starting on Monday November 30.


thedailymirror--2020-11-27--Angry pensioner killed seagull with walking stick after  it stole his Greggs

A furious pensioner lashed out with his walking stick and killed a seagull after it tried to pinch his snack from Greggs bakery .
Shocking footage shows John Nicholson , 68 , angrily attacking the bird in revenge after he lost his lunch in Rhyl last January .
The pensioner , from Gronant near Prestatyn , failed to turn up at Llandudno magistrates ’ court for his trial so was convicted in his absence .
Nicholson was found guilty of intentionally killing a wild bird and disorderly behaviour by being abusive to police .
The CCTV footage shows Nicholson walking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gathered on the pavement .
He is clutching a white paper bag in one hand before he attacks one of the birds in front of shocked onlookers .
Nicholson walks away from the scene and he appears to put the paper bag in his pocket .
Court chairman Alwyn Lloyd Ellis said the footage `` clearly shows an act of intent by the defendant '' .
He added : `` As a result the bird died . ''
Nicholson , who has no previous convictions , was fined £180 for each of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £652 costs .
A disgusted witness said she had to put the seagull 's remains in a box to stop children from seeing the 'disgusting ' scene .
A RSPCA Cymru spokesperson said : `` These allegations are very shocking and extremely serious .
`` This matter is being investigated by North Wales Police and we are unable to comment further for legal reasons . ''

John Nicholson, 68, from Gronant near Prestatyn, lost his temper and angrily attacked the bird with his walking stick in revenge after he lost his lunch in Rhyl
Angry pensioner killed seagull with walking stick after it stole his Greggs
A furious pensioner lashed out with his walking stick and killed a seagull after it tried to pinch his snack from Greggs bakery.
Shocking footage shows John Nicholson, 68, angrily attacking the bird in revenge after he lost his lunch in Rhyl last January.
The pensioner, from Gronant near Prestatyn, failed to turn up at Llandudno magistrates’ court for his trial so was convicted in his absence.
Nicholson was found guilty of intentionally killing a wild bird and disorderly behaviour by being abusive to police.
The CCTV footage shows Nicholson walking towards a flock of seagulls who had gathered on the pavement.
Image: CPS) CPS)
He is clutching a white paper bag in one hand before he attacks one of the birds in front of shocked onlookers.
Nicholson walks away from the scene and he appears to put the paper bag in his pocket.
Court chairman Alwyn Lloyd Ellis said the footage "clearly shows an act of intent by the defendant".
He added: "As a result the bird died."
Image: CPS) CPS)
Nicholson, who has no previous convictions, was fined £180 for each of the two charges and also ordered to pay £652 costs.
A disgusted witness said she had to put the seagull's remains in a box to stop children from seeing the 'disgusting' scene.
A RSPCA Cymru spokesperson said: "These allegations are very shocking and extremely serious.
"This matter is being investigated by North Wales Police and we are unable to comment further for legal reasons."


thedailymirror--2020-11-28--Trump throws tantrum when journalist asks him if he'll concede election he lost

Donald Trump had an epic tantrum when a journalist asked him if he would concede the election he lost earlier this month .
The US president branded Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason a `` lightweight '' during a Thanksgiving briefing at the White House .
Trump was asked if he would concede the election once the Electoral College formally votes to make Joe Biden the next president of the United States .
He avoided the question and said it would be `` a mistake '' if the Electoral College confirmed Biden will be the next president .
Trump repeated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite having no proof of it .
As Mr Mason tried to get the US president to answer the question he asked , Trump told him in an epic tantrum : `` Do n't talk to me that way .
`` You 're just a lightweight .
Do n't talk to me that way . ''
Pointing his finger towards the journalist , Trump added : `` I 'm the president of the United States .
`` Do n't ever talk to the president that way . ''
He then moved on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The reporter asked him whether he would not leave the White House when the Electoral College votes Joe Biden as the next president .
Trump replied : `` Certainly I will , certainly I will .
And you know that . ''
But shortly after the news conference , during which he seemed willing to concede when Biden is certified the winner , Trump tweeted that he `` won '' the election .
The president has previously clashed with Mr Mason and mocked him in September when the journalist refused to take off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After their clash on November 26 , Mr Mason did not comment , but only tweeted some key points from the news conference .
In one tweet , he wrote : `` Trump says if the Electoral College votes for Biden it would be a mistake , but says he will leave the White House if it does . ''
In another one , he added : `` Trump says he does not want to say yet whether he would attend the inauguration of Joe Biden . ''
The reporter also tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the caption : `` Don ’ t let Joe Biden take credit for the vaccines , @ realDonaldTrump says . ''
Joe Biden won the US presidential election on November 3 with 306 Electoral College votes - many more than the 270 needed for victory - to Trump 's 232 .
Biden also leads by more than six million in the popular vote tally , with a record number of votes won .
The Trump campaign is still expected to mount a legal challenge to the overall result in Wisconsin , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is due to certify its presidential result on Tuesday .

Trump says it'll be difficult to concede the White House
Trump says it'll be difficult to concede the White House
The US president branded White House correspondent Jeff Mason a 'lightweight' during a Thanksgiving briefing at the White House after asking a perfectly reasonable question
Donald Trump had an epic tantrum when a journalist asked him if he would concede the election he lost earlier this month.
The US president branded Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason a "lightweight" during a Thanksgiving briefing at the White House.
Trump was asked if he would concede the election once the Electoral College formally votes to make Joe Biden the next president of the United States.
He avoided the question and said it would be "a mistake" if the Electoral College confirmed Biden will be the next president.
Trump repeated his claims of fraud during the election despite having no proof of it.
'I'm the president of the United States, don't ever talk to the president that way.'
President Trump responds to @Reuters journalist @JeffMason1 when asked if he would concede the election pic.twitter.com/wUofYJcnYQ — Reuters (@Reuters) November 27, 2020
As Mr Mason tried to get the US president to answer the question he asked, Trump told him in an epic tantrum: "Don't talk to me that way.
"You're just a lightweight. Don't talk to me that way."
Pointing his finger towards the journalist, Trump added: "I'm the president of the United States.
"Don't ever talk to the president that way."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He then moved on to a different journalist for another question.
The reporter asked him whether he would not leave the White House when the Electoral College votes Joe Biden as the next president.
Trump replied: "Certainly I will, certainly I will. And you know that."
But shortly after the news conference, during which he seemed willing to concede when Biden is certified the winner, Trump tweeted that he "won" the election.
The president has previously clashed with Mr Mason and mocked him in September when the journalist refused to take off his face mask when asking a question.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
After their clash on November 26, Mr Mason did not comment, but only tweeted some key points from the news conference.
In one tweet, he wrote: "Trump says if the Electoral College votes for Biden it would be a mistake, but says he will leave the White House if it does."
In another one, he added: "Trump says he does not want to say yet whether he would attend the inauguration of Joe Biden."
The reporter also tweeted a photo of the US president, with the caption: "Don’t let Joe Biden take credit for the vaccines, @realDonaldTrump says."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Joe Biden won the US presidential election on November 3 with 306 Electoral College votes - many more than the 270 needed for victory - to Trump's 232.
Biden also leads by more than six million in the popular vote tally, with a record number of votes won.
The Trump campaign is still expected to mount a legal challenge to the overall result in Wisconsin, but time is running out as the state is due to certify its presidential result on Tuesday.


thedailymirror--2020-11-28--John Travolta thanks fans for support on first Thanksgiving since wife's death

John Travolta has taken to social media to thank fans for giving him support as he celebrated his first Thanksgiving since the death of his wife , Kelly Preston .
The 66-year-old actor was married to actress and model Kelly in 1991 – and suffered heartache in July when she passed away at the age of 57 following a two year battle with cancer .
On Thursday , John celebrated the annual American holiday of Thanksgiving – and was touched by an outpouring of love sent to him from fans .
Taking to Instagram on the day , John addressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video message , while adding the simple caption : “ Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
” Looking at the camera , John said : “ I just wanted to take this moment to thank each and every one of you for supporting me in such an incredible way this year.
” He added : “ Happy Thanksgiving and always love.
” John ’ s video provoked further messages of well wishing , with one fan commenting : “ Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sweet family .
Kelly would be so proud of you all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another wrote : “ Always in our hearts JT .
Keep living and loving as she would want you to do !
“ In July , John shared his grief over Kelly ’ s death when he announced the news of her passing on Instagram .
He wrote at the time : “ It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer .
“ She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be there for my children who have lost their mother , so forgive me in advance if you don ’ t hear from us for a while .
John and Kelly had three children together , a son named Jett who was born in April 1992 , a daughter named Ella born in 2000 , and a second son named Benjamin who was born in November 2010 .
Tragically , Jett died in January 2009 aged 16-years-old following a seizure while on holiday in the Bahamas .
While last week , John took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child turning 10-years-old .
Sharing a snap of himself hugging his son , John wrote in an Instagram post : “ Happy 10th birthday my wonderful Ben !
I love you !
”

John and Kelly Preston were married in 1991 and have three children together. Kelly sadly died following a secret cancer battle in July – 11 years after the death of their eldest child
John Travolta thanks fans for support on first Thanksgiving since wife Kelly's death
John Travolta has taken to social media to thank fans for giving him support as he celebrated his first Thanksgiving since the death of his wife, Kelly Preston.
The 66-year-old actor was married to actress and model Kelly in 1991 – and suffered heartache in July when she passed away at the age of 57 following a two year battle with cancer.
On Thursday, John celebrated the annual American holiday of Thanksgiving – and was touched by an outpouring of love sent to him from fans.
Taking to Instagram on the day, John addressed his fans and followers in a short video message, while adding the simple caption: “Happy Thanksgiving everyone.”
Image: johntravolta/Instagram) johntravolta/Instagram)
Looking at the camera, John said: “I just wanted to take this moment to thank each and every one of you for supporting me in such an incredible way this year.”
He added: “Happy Thanksgiving and always love.”
John’s video provoked further messages of well wishing, with one fan commenting: “Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sweet family. Kelly would be so proud of you all for your love and strength.”
And another wrote: “Always in our hearts JT. Keep living and loving as she would want you to do!“
In July, John shared his grief over Kelly’s death when he announced the news of her passing on Instagram.
He wrote at the time: “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many. …I will be taking some time to be there for my children who have lost their mother, so forgive me in advance if you don’t hear from us for a while.
“All my love, JT.”
John and Kelly had three children together, a son named Jett who was born in April 1992, a daughter named Ella born in 2000, and a second son named Benjamin who was born in November 2010.
Tragically, Jett died in January 2009 aged 16-years-old following a seizure while on holiday in the Bahamas.
While last week, John took to social media to celebrate his youngest child turning 10-years-old.
Sharing a snap of himself hugging his son, John wrote in an Instagram post: “Happy 10th birthday my wonderful Ben! I love you!”