thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Wayne Rooney putting in the hard yards at Derby as he prepares for what's next

Wayne Rooney , brow furrowed , earnestly explained what he wanted from his teammates .
Derby were trailing Middlesbrough after an awful first half on Saturday .
Languishing 17th in the second tier , they were being overrun , and had just had a half time rollicking from boss Phillip Cocu .
As the teams walked back onto the pitch , player-coach Rooney was giving instructions , tweaking the side to Cocu instructions .
How refreshing it was to see a superstar who has achieved it all , keeping the flame burning .
Rooney is a high-mileage player , battered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top .
An amazing 732 appearances , 306 goals .
Five Premier League titles , an FA Cup , three League Cups , a Champions League , a Europa League and a cabinet full of individual awards .
At this stage of his life he could be living it up on a beach , money and medals banked .
Yet amid a howling gale at the Riverside Stadium , in the shadow of Teesside chemical works , his desire seems undimmed .
His ambition to learn , and take the next step into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alive .
Three games unbeaten since his return to English football , Rooney still has work to do to drag Derby towards the play-offs .
There is no doubting the “ huge influence ” Rooney is wielding on and off the pitch for the Rams .
He 's talking team-mates through games and dishing out tactical advice from keeper to frontmen .
The younger boys should listen and learn .
“ His influence is big .
Bigger than when he was just in involved in training .
Now he plays he has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Derby boss Phillip Cocu .
But there is one obvious , if unsurprising , weakness that was exposed – legs .
The bullish running power of old has gone .
The 34-year-old is n't yet up to fully up to speed for a dynamic midfield role , and can be exposed by the kilometer-munching whippersnappers of the ultra-competitive Championship .
In the first half , 'Boro marauded around creating chances , and Rooney , in central midfield , could n't get a grip on the game .
The second half was better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a support striker , and could use his vision , touch and mind .
If Cocu can get tenacious , hard-tackling runners around Rooney , and let him find space to play guileful passes , like he did a couple of times around the box , they 'll be onto a winner .
This is like early season for Rooney .
His MLS campaign started last March .
He scored 11 goals in 29 games for DC United , ending on October 25 .
He 'll get fitter and better as his season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a legend around will stop him having to question the “ desire and bravery ” of his players .
Rooney 's £2.6m a year , 18 month player-coach deal will be value if he can inspire higher standards like the 'Paul Scholes-esque ' volley from Duane Holmes that grabbed an injury time draw .
Cocu said : “ Rooney is getting stronger and it is important he plays games like this , a typical Championship game .
“ He played in two positions .
He needs time to find his way .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ best in the team .
Physically he is in a good position .
“ We want him on the ball and playing forward , as a second striker with freedom .
He plays good in both positions .
Depending on the game we will work out how we use him .
“ Wayne played as a second striker with a little bit more freedom to try to get on the ball in a more offensive part of the pitch .
Duane Holmes and Max Bird picked up second balls in the midfield and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The second half was much better , getting in better positions in front of the goal and in the end we deserved a result.
” What did the rival coach make of Rooney the influencer ?
“ He ’ s a proper footballer .
A complete player , ” said Boro boss Jonathan Woodgate .
“ He was one of toughest opponents you would ever come up against .
“ At his peak he was a handful .
He was strong , he was sharp , he had the movement , he worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualities to really kill you in a game .
He had everything .
“ And he is still a real threat .
Look at him now playing centre-midfield and pulling the strings .
“ He can do that .
He has the ability and the intelligence .
You could put him centre-half and he would still be good .
“ He ’ s changed his role over the years .
He ’ s been a exceptional nine and a ten and now he is playing in a deep diamond.
” Asked how Rooney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ Its good that more young English coaches are taking that route and getting a chance .
“ I think it is good that Wayne is taking up the challenge on and off the pitch .
”

With money and medals banked after 18 years at the top, Wayne Rooney could be on a beach - instead he's learning how to coach while battling near the foot of the Championship
Wayne Rooney putting in the hard yards at Derby as he prepares for what's next
Wayne Rooney, brow furrowed, earnestly explained what he wanted from his teammates.
Derby were trailing Middlesbrough after an awful first half on Saturday. Languishing 17th in the second tier, they were being overrun, and had just had a half time rollicking from boss Phillip Cocu.
As the teams walked back onto the pitch, player-coach Rooney was giving instructions, tweaking the side to Cocu instructions.
How refreshing it was to see a superstar who has achieved it all, keeping the flame burning.
Rooney is a high-mileage player, battered and worn after 18 years at the top.
An amazing 732 appearances, 306 goals. Five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, three League Cups, a Champions League, a Europa League and a cabinet full of individual awards.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
At this stage of his life he could be living it up on a beach, money and medals banked.
Yet amid a howling gale at the Riverside Stadium, in the shadow of Teesside chemical works, his desire seems undimmed.
His ambition to learn, and take the next step into the dug out, keeping his passion alive.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Three games unbeaten since his return to English football, Rooney still has work to do to drag Derby towards the play-offs.
There is no doubting the “huge influence” Rooney is wielding on and off the pitch for the Rams.
He's talking team-mates through games and dishing out tactical advice from keeper to frontmen. The younger boys should listen and learn.
“His influence is big. Bigger than when he was just in involved in training. Now he plays he has a massive impact on the team,” said Derby boss Phillip Cocu.
But there is one obvious, if unsurprising, weakness that was exposed – legs. The bullish running power of old has gone.
The 34-year-old isn't yet up to fully up to speed for a dynamic midfield role, and can be exposed by the kilometer-munching whippersnappers of the ultra-competitive Championship.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
In the first half, 'Boro marauded around creating chances, and Rooney, in central midfield, couldn't get a grip on the game.
The second half was better, when he was pushed up as a support striker, and could use his vision, touch and mind.
If Cocu can get tenacious, hard-tackling runners around Rooney, and let him find space to play guileful passes, like he did a couple of times around the box, they'll be onto a winner.
This is like early season for Rooney.
His MLS campaign started last March. He scored 11 goals in 29 games for DC United, ending on October 25. He'll get fitter and better as his season within a season progresses.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Cocu hopes having a legend around will stop him having to question the “desire and bravery” of his players.
Rooney's £2.6m a year, 18 month player-coach deal will be value if he can inspire higher standards like the 'Paul Scholes-esque' volley from Duane Holmes that grabbed an injury time draw.
Cocu said: “Rooney is getting stronger and it is important he plays games like this, a typical Championship game.
“He played in two positions. He needs time to find his way. To find how we can use him best in the team. Physically he is in a good position.
“We want him on the ball and playing forward, as a second striker with freedom. He plays good in both positions. Depending on the game we will work out how we use him.
“Wayne played as a second striker with a little bit more freedom to try to get on the ball in a more offensive part of the pitch. Duane Holmes and Max Bird picked up second balls in the midfield and I think it worked well.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“The second half was much better, getting in better positions in front of the goal and in the end we deserved a result.”
What did the rival coach make of Rooney the influencer?
“He’s a proper footballer. A complete player,” said Boro boss Jonathan Woodgate. “He was one of toughest opponents you would ever come up against.
“At his peak he was a handful. He was strong, he was sharp, he had the movement, he worked you non-stop. He had all the qualities to really kill you in a game. He had everything.
“And he is still a real threat. Look at him now playing centre-midfield and pulling the strings.
“He can do that. He has the ability and the intelligence. You could put him centre-half and he would still be good.
“He’s changed his role over the years. He’s been a exceptional nine and a ten and now he is playing in a deep diamond.”
Asked how Rooney will do as a coach, Woodgate added: “Its good that more young English coaches are taking that route and getting a chance.
“I think it is good that Wayne is taking up the challenge on and off the pitch.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Man Utd set to make £65million Bruno Fernandes transfer bid

Manchester United are set to lodge a £65million bid for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes this week .
United see free-scoring midfielder Fernandes as the ideal player to bolster their ailing midfield , with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay both out injured .
Sporting are said to have rebuffed United 's initial offer of a player-plus-cash deal , with Marcos Rojo , Joel Pereira or Angel Gomes going the other way .
That means United are likely to have to meet Sporting 's £50m valuation of Fernandes – rising to £65m with add-ons - if they are to sign him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks with Sporting and representatives of Fernandes , and remain hopeful a deal can be done before this month 's transfer deadline .
The uncertainty over his future would seem to have had little impact on Fernandes , who starred in Sporting 's 3-1 win over Setubal on Saturday , scoring twice .
Fernandes , who scored 31 goals last season , has 15 from 24 appearances for Sporting this term , with Tottenham also interested in signing him .
Sporting coach Silas had claimed he is in the dark over United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the the victory at Setubal , he said : `` I can ’ t guarantee any of these things because I don ’ t know .
`` I ’ m already thinking about the game with Benfica [ on Friday ] and I ’ m thinking about using him . ''
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he has the backing of the United board as he discussed a possible transfer for the 25-year-old .
Solskjaer was asked to comment on the club 's pursuit of the midfielder on Saturday .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name , he admitted that he has the backing of the board to go out and get a player of his choosing .
`` Bruno Fernandes ?
I ca n't talk about individuals that play for other clubs , but I 've got to say I do have backing , '' said the Red Devils boss .
`` We do have backing to do something if the right thing comes up in this window .
The owners , Ed , they know what we 're building towards . ''

Manchester United are set to launch a fresh bid for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes after failing with their cash plus player offer
Manchester United are set to lodge a £65million bid for Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes this week.
United see free-scoring midfielder Fernandes as the ideal player to bolster their ailing midfield, with Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay both out injured.
Sporting are said to have rebuffed United's initial offer of a player-plus-cash deal, with Marcos Rojo, Joel Pereira or Angel Gomes going the other way.
That means United are likely to have to meet Sporting's £50m valuation of Fernandes – rising to £65m with add-ons - if they are to sign him this month.
United continue to hold talks with Sporting and representatives of Fernandes, and remain hopeful a deal can be done before this month's transfer deadline.
Image: Global Media Group/Sipa USA) Global Media Group/Sipa USA)
The uncertainty over his future would seem to have had little impact on Fernandes, who starred in Sporting's 3-1 win over Setubal on Saturday, scoring twice.
Fernandes, who scored 31 goals last season, has 15 from 24 appearances for Sporting this term, with Tottenham also interested in signing him.
Sporting coach Silas had claimed he is in the dark over United's interest in his star man.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Speaking after the the victory at Setubal, he said: "I can’t guarantee any of these things because I don’t know.
"I’m already thinking about the game with Benfica [on Friday] and I’m thinking about using him."
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he has the backing of the United board as he discussed a possible transfer for the 25-year-old.
Solskjaer was asked to comment on the club's pursuit of the midfielder on Saturday.
Image: Global Media Group/Sipa USA) Global Media Group/Sipa USA)
And while he refused to discuss individuals by name, he admitted that he has the backing of the board to go out and get a player of his choosing.
"Bruno Fernandes? I can't talk about individuals that play for other clubs, but I've got to say I do have backing," said the Red Devils boss.
"We do have backing to do something if the right thing comes up in this window. The owners, Ed, they know what we're building towards."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Charlotte Crosby slammed for turning I'm A Celebrity into 'sleaze show'

Charlotte Crosby 's has been slammed by viewers of I 'm A Celebrity Australia , who claim she 's turned the family show into Love Island with her late night antics .
The anger was sparked by Charlotte kissing her co-star Ryan Gallagher before hopping into his bed .
The flirty pair 's cuddles were caught on the night vision camera as their campmates slept around them .
In another scene Charlotte approached Married At First Sight star Ryan as he lay in bed and put her hands around his wrists .
The pair have been getting close after spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with fans becoming entranced by their jungle romance .
However , some of the millions watching have been distinctly unimpressed by the cosy displays and have taken to the Network 10 's official Instagram site to complain .
`` This is supposed to be a family friendly show .
Not a mix between Married At First Sight and Big Brother , '' fired one .
`` Prefer no love in the jungle .
It 'll turn into the sleazy Geordie Shore show , '' complained another .
While another quipped that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with this intensity they would sooner watch Love Island .
So far Charlotte 's stint in the I 'm A Celebrity jungle has been receiving mixed reviews over in Australia .
First viewers claimed that they had no idea who she was .
Then they begged for the Geordie princess to have a 'filler intervention ' after seeing her inflated pout in close up .
Charlotte , 29 , failed the first challenge of bungee jumping out of a helicopter - but not before she 'd given fans a full glimpse of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her helmet .
After seeing her make-up free face , many fans took to Twitter to urge the reality personality to have a 'filler intervention . '
`` My god , Charlotte what happened to ya bloody face ?
!
She used to be so pretty before all that plastic surgery , '' typed a watcher .
Another jibbed : `` I do n't know who was more at breaking point , Charlotte or her lips . ''

MTV star Charlotte has riled I'm A Celebrity viewers who say she's turned the family show into Love Island with her late night bed hopping
Charlotte Crosby's has been slammed by viewers of I'm A Celebrity Australia, who claim she's turned the family show into Love Island with her late night antics.
The anger was sparked by Charlotte kissing her co-star Ryan Gallagher before hopping into his bed.
The flirty pair's cuddles were caught on the night vision camera as their campmates slept around them.
In another scene Charlotte approached Married At First Sight star Ryan as he lay in bed and put her hands around his wrists.
Image: Ten) Ten)
The pair have been getting close after spending a week getting to know each other, with fans becoming entranced by their jungle romance.
However, some of the millions watching have been distinctly unimpressed by the cosy displays and have taken to the Network 10's official Instagram site to complain.
"This is supposed to be a family friendly show. Not a mix between Married At First Sight and Big Brother ," fired one.
Image: Ten) Ten) Image: Ten) Ten)
"Prefer no love in the jungle. It'll turn into the sleazy Geordie Shore show," complained another.
"Children watch this show," vented another
While another quipped that if they wanted to see two people flirting with this intensity they would sooner watch Love Island.
Image: Ten) Ten) Image: Network 10) Network 10)
So far Charlotte's stint in the I'm A Celebrity jungle has been receiving mixed reviews over in Australia.
First viewers claimed that they had no idea who she was. Then they begged for the Geordie princess to have a 'filler intervention' after seeing her inflated pout in close up.
Charlotte, 29, failed the first challenge of bungee jumping out of a helicopter - but not before she'd given fans a full glimpse of her lip fillers thanks to the camera on her helmet.
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After seeing her make-up free face, many fans took to Twitter to urge the reality personality to have a 'filler intervention.'
"My god, Charlotte what happened to ya bloody face?! She used to be so pretty before all that plastic surgery," typed a watcher.
Another jibbed: "I don't know who was more at breaking point, Charlotte or her lips."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Louise Redknapp blasts Jamie in new track Wrong saying he 'clipped her wings'

Louise Redknapp has tearfully confessed she is terrified to release a tell all song about the collapse of her marriage to football legend Jamie .
The 45-year-old singer saw her 20-year-long marriage to 46-year-old Jamie come to a crashing end in 2017 after she fell victim to the Strictly Curse and her relationship ended after taking part in the BBC show .
In the three years that have passed since , Lou has been hard at work putting her emotions and experiences into a collection of new songs that she is about to unleash on the world .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - may hit too close to home as it has lyrics about a failed relationship and having her wings clipped by a lover .
“ I ’ m scared about that song .
Even thinking about it makes me cry .
Sometimes I wonder , god , have I opened up myself too much ?
” Louise confessed to The Sun on Sunday ’ s Fabulous magazine .
“ I actually recorded it thinking it ’ d never go on the album .
Ever .
But everyone was like : ‘ Please… ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reject the idea that the song is a window into the collapse of her own marriage .
“ I think it will resonate with just what happens in life .
It ’ s no one ’ s fault .
It ’ s just… I ’ m so sorry to be upset .
That is the one song… It ’ s just a really emotional song , as you can see , ” she said .
Perhaps then attempting to implement a degree of damage control , Louise goes out of her way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - the man she decided to divorce after two decades and two children together - is .
“ I adore him and always will .
Jamie was the absolute love of my life .
I guess I was happy to be invisible for a little while , but at the same time I felt I was becoming less and less of a person .
And being less and less visible was kind of hard to take when I used to be a pop star , ” she said .
Fabulous describe the lyrics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lover told her to clip her own wings , stating : “ You said I don ’ t need them , you would lift me up .
You were wrong.
” Further lyrics also lament : “ I should have fixed it before it was unfixable.
” The new track will feature on Louise ’ s long-awaited fourth studio album , Heavy Love , which is due out on Friday 17 January 2020 .

The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant is returning to her music roots - and unleashing a very telling album
Louise Redknapp has tearfully confessed she is terrified to release a tell all song about the collapse of her marriage to football legend Jamie.
The 45-year-old singer saw her 20-year-long marriage to 46-year-old Jamie come to a crashing end in 2017 after she fell victim to the Strictly Curse and her relationship ended after taking part in the BBC show.
In the three years that have passed since, Lou has been hard at work putting her emotions and experiences into a collection of new songs that she is about to unleash on the world.
However, one song in particular - titled Wrong - may hit too close to home as it has lyrics about a failed relationship and having her wings clipped by a lover.
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“I’m scared about that song. Even thinking about it makes me cry. Sometimes I wonder, god, have I opened up myself too much?” Louise confessed to The Sun on Sunday’s Fabulous magazine.
“I actually recorded it thinking it’d never go on the album. Ever. But everyone was like: ‘Please…’” she said.
The star attempts to reject the idea that the song is a window into the collapse of her own marriage.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“I think it will resonate with just what happens in life. It’s no one’s fault. It’s just… I’m so sorry to be upset. That is the one song… It’s just a really emotional song, as you can see,” she said.
Perhaps then attempting to implement a degree of damage control, Louise goes out of her way to stress how amazing and fantastic Jamie - the man she decided to divorce after two decades and two children together - is.
“I adore him and always will. Jamie was the absolute love of my life. I guess I was happy to be invisible for a little while, but at the same time I felt I was becoming less and less of a person. And being less and less visible was kind of hard to take when I used to be a pop star,” she said.
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Fabulous describe the lyrics to the song details Louise saying a lover told her to clip her own wings, stating: “You said I don’t need them, you would lift me up. You were wrong.”
Further lyrics also lament: “I should have fixed it before it was unfixable.”
The new track will feature on Louise’s long-awaited fourth studio album, Heavy Love, which is due out on Friday 17 January 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Mystery of pregnant mum murdered on motorway as her child waited in car

Mystery still surrounds the terrible fate of a pregnant woman who was murdered as she called for help on a motorway more than 30 years ago , leaving two young children stranded by the side of the road .
Marie Wilks was 22-years-old and seven months pregnant with her second child when she suddenly vanished from the side of the motorway on June 18,1988 .
The gruesome murder was revealed when her body was discovered two days later in undergrowth , stabbed and bludgeoned to death .
The murderer has never been identified and the mystery recently inspired the Book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bauer .
Wales Online reported that on the day she disappeared , Marie had spent the afternoon at an Army cadet camp in Symonds Yat , Herefordshire , with her husband Adrian who was an instructor at the camp .
As she drove home to Worcester , she pulled onto the hard shoulder of the M50 between Ledbury and Tewkesbury , when the oil warning light flashed up on her Morris Marina .
Marie made the decision to leave her 13-month-old son Mark and 11-year-old sister Georgina Gough in the car on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pink and white maternity dress , went to get help .
At 7.37pm , half a mile away from the car , a call was made to police from an emergency phone .
Marie asked the roadside operator to call her father Terry Gough on the home landline and ask him to pick her up .
Just four minutes later , the operator ascertained Terry was not home and tried to tell Marie .
But all he could hear on the end of the other line was the sound of passing traffic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In that four minutes , Marie Wilks had vanished .
The public telephone she had used was left dangling off the hook .
When the first police officers arrived 40 minutes later , they found Marie 's 11-year-old sister cradling her 13-month-old nephew as she stood by the car .
A police helicopter was launched , with 60 officers joining the search .
Adrian , 27 , told press at the time : `` There is no way Marie would go off on her own without our son .
She loves him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also said Marie had only passed her driving test two months previously , and this was her first big journey out .
Two days later Marie 's body was found , just three miles from the telephone she had used .
A post-mortem examination revealed she had been stabbed in the neck and suffered a blow to the side of the head , as well as a fractured jaw .
Traces of blood were found in the telephone callbox .
Police believed she died within 15 minutes of making the call .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with young policewoman Taryn Green asked to wear a similar outfit and stand on the same spot on the hard shoulder for two hours in the hope of jogging the memories of passing motorists .
Police halted traffic to question drivers , and waited in service areas to take statements from anyone with information .
Police began appealing for information about a man and a light-coloured car seen near the phone .
A grey saloon car was also seen near the spot her body was found .
An artist 's impression of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was described as `` white , with thin white features , a prominent thin long nose , in his 20s , and of youngish appearance '' .
His hair was described as the most distinctive feature , described as `` cut in a modern style with a slight crew-cut look '' and believed to be blonde with yellow or light orange highlights or signs of bleaching .
Seven days later , former Welsh Guardsman Eddie Browning from Rhondda was arrested after a former colleague reported he looked like the picture that had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of violence , owned a butterfly knife and had driven from his home in Wales to Scotland in his silver Renault 25 after a row with his wife on the evening of the murder .
He maintained his innocence , and insisted at his trial that he had not used the M50 on the day Marie vanished but the M4 , Severn Bridge and M5 .
He was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison , but released on appeal in 1994 after the Court of Appeal decided his conviction was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trial by the police .
He received more than £600,000 in compensation .
In 1995 , he told the South Wales Echo that the unknown killer had ruined his life .
`` I would like to meet the person who killed Marie Wilks , '' the dad of two said .
`` He has caused me and my family a huge amount of suffering .
`` Before I went to prison , I was a happy-go-lucky man .
That side of me has gone now . ''
In May this year , Browning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his home in west Wales .
The death was not treated as suspicious .
At that time , police were still investigating Marie 's murder .
Detective chief inspector Steve Tonks of West Mercia Police said : `` This case has been subject to review a number of times .
`` As recently as two years ago , further forensic work was commissioned which did not reveal any additional evidence .
`` The case remains on our list of unsolved cases . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jessica Walford, Pippa Allen-Kinross)

Marie Wilks was seven months pregnant when she was killed in 1988, leaving two young children stranded by the side of the M50, but the case has never been solved
Mystery of pregnant mum murdered on motorway as her child waited in car
Mystery still surrounds the terrible fate of a pregnant woman who was murdered as she called for help on a motorway more than 30 years ago, leaving two young children stranded by the side of the road.
Marie Wilks was 22-years-old and seven months pregnant with her second child when she suddenly vanished from the side of the motorway on June 18,1988.
The gruesome murder was revealed when her body was discovered two days later in undergrowth, stabbed and bludgeoned to death.
The murderer has never been identified and the mystery recently inspired the Book Prize longlisted novel 'Snap' by Belinda Bauer.
Image: COLLECT PICTURE) COLLECT PICTURE)
Wales Online reported that on the day she disappeared, Marie had spent the afternoon at an Army cadet camp in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, with her husband Adrian who was an instructor at the camp.
As she drove home to Worcester, she pulled onto the hard shoulder of the M50 between Ledbury and Tewkesbury, when the oil warning light flashed up on her Morris Marina.
Marie made the decision to leave her 13-month-old son Mark and 11-year-old sister Georgina Gough in the car on the hard shoulder while she, wearing a pink and white maternity dress, went to get help.
Image: COLLECT PICTURE) COLLECT PICTURE)
At 7.37pm, half a mile away from the car, a call was made to police from an emergency phone.
Marie asked the roadside operator to call her father Terry Gough on the home landline and ask him to pick her up.
Just four minutes later, the operator ascertained Terry was not home and tried to tell Marie. But all he could hear on the end of the other line was the sound of passing traffic, despite repeatedly calling "Mrs Wilks".
In that four minutes, Marie Wilks had vanished. The public telephone she had used was left dangling off the hook.
Image: ExpressStar) ExpressStar)
When the first police officers arrived 40 minutes later, they found Marie's 11-year-old sister cradling her 13-month-old nephew as she stood by the car. A police helicopter was launched, with 60 officers joining the search.
Adrian, 27, told press at the time: "There is no way Marie would go off on her own without our son. She loves him too much for that."
He also said Marie had only passed her driving test two months previously, and this was her first big journey out.
Two days later Marie's body was found, just three miles from the telephone she had used.
Image: ExpressStar) ExpressStar) Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
A post-mortem examination revealed she had been stabbed in the neck and suffered a blow to the side of the head, as well as a fractured jaw.
Traces of blood were found in the telephone callbox. Police believed she died within 15 minutes of making the call.
A week later a reconstruction was staged, with young policewoman Taryn Green asked to wear a similar outfit and stand on the same spot on the hard shoulder for two hours in the hope of jogging the memories of passing motorists.
Police halted traffic to question drivers, and waited in service areas to take statements from anyone with information.
Image: ExpressStar) ExpressStar)
Police began appealing for information about a man and a light-coloured car seen near the phone. A grey saloon car was also seen near the spot her body was found.
An artist's impression of the suspect was issued to the public. He was described as "white, with thin white features, a prominent thin long nose, in his 20s, and of youngish appearance".
His hair was described as the most distinctive feature, described as "cut in a modern style with a slight crew-cut look" and believed to be blonde with yellow or light orange highlights or signs of bleaching.
Image: ExpressStar) ExpressStar)
Seven days later, former Welsh Guardsman Eddie Browning from Rhondda was arrested after a former colleague reported he looked like the picture that had been issued.
Browning had a history of violence, owned a butterfly knife and had driven from his home in Wales to Scotland in his silver Renault 25 after a row with his wife on the evening of the murder.
He maintained his innocence, and insisted at his trial that he had not used the M50 on the day Marie vanished but the M4, Severn Bridge and M5.
He was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years in prison, but released on appeal in 1994 after the Court of Appeal decided his conviction was unsafe because of evidence kept from his trial by the police. He received more than £600,000 in compensation.
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In 1995, he told the South Wales Echo that the unknown killer had ruined his life.
"I would like to meet the person who killed Marie Wilks," the dad of two said.
"He has caused me and my family a huge amount of suffering.
"Before I went to prison, I was a happy-go-lucky man. That side of me has gone now."
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In May this year, Browning, 63, was found dead at his home in west Wales. The death was not treated as suspicious.
At that time, police were still investigating Marie's murder.
Detective chief inspector Steve Tonks of West Mercia Police said: "This case has been subject to review a number of times.
"As recently as two years ago, further forensic work was commissioned which did not reveal any additional evidence.
"The case remains on our list of unsolved cases."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to Man Utd fans' anti-Glazer and Ed Woodward chants

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed the Glazer family and Ed Woodward after the Old Trafford crowd turned on the Manchester United hierarchy .
Despite United romping to a 4-0 win over bottom of the table Norwich , hard-line fans in the Stretford End began chanting anti-Glazer and Woodward songs .
Solskjaer claimed later he was unaware if his players heard the attacks on the American owners who took over in 2003 .
But the Norwegian admitted he picked it up before teenage striker Mason Greenwood scored United 's final goal .
However , in a clear sign of support for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vice Chairman Woodward , Soslkjaer insisted all factions of the club must stick together .
“ I 'm not sure if the players will get it but I noticed , yeah , '' said the United boss .
`` And as a club we 've got to stick together , we 've got to be united , we are a family . ''
“ I can only say from when I 've been here I 've been backed by the owners .
`` I 've been backed by Ed and they 're supporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's make sure we stick together .
“ We are in all competitions .
We are still in the Carabao Cup , the FA Cup , we 're fifth in the league , still challenging .
“ We 've improved the position from last season , we 've got Europa League , they 've just got ta believe me when I say I feel we are doing loads of good things behind the scenes .
“ We are going in the right direction .
`` And when you see the group today - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's the core of the group that 's gon na go forward .
”

United fans made their feelings towards the club owners and executive vice-president clear during Saturday's 4-0 win over Norwich City
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed the Glazer family and Ed Woodward after the Old Trafford crowd turned on the Manchester United hierarchy.
Despite United romping to a 4-0 win over bottom of the table Norwich, hard-line fans in the Stretford End began chanting anti-Glazer and Woodward songs.
Solskjaer claimed later he was unaware if his players heard the attacks on the American owners who took over in 2003.
But the Norwegian admitted he picked it up before teenage striker Mason Greenwood scored United's final goal.
However, in a clear sign of support for the club's Tampa-based owners and Executive Vice Chairman Woodward, Soslkjaer insisted all factions of the club must stick together.
“I'm not sure if the players will get it but I noticed, yeah," said the United boss.
Image: Matthew Peters) Matthew Peters)
"And as a club we've got to stick together, we've got to be united, we are a family."
“I can only say from when I've been here I've been backed by the owners.
"I've been backed by Ed and they're supporting me, so for me, let's make sure we stick together.
“We are in all competitions. We are still in the Carabao Cup, the FA Cup, we're fifth in the league, still challenging.
“We've improved the position from last season, we've got Europa League, they've just gotta believe me when I say I feel we are doing loads of good things behind the scenes.
“We are going in the right direction.
"And when you see the group today - the attitude, the work-rate, that's the core of the group that's gonna go forward.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Madeleine McCann's case is 'unsolvable due to missing CCTV,' ex-detective says

The mystery of Madeleine McCann 's disappearance will never be solved , a leading crime investigator has said .
Ex-detective Mark Williams-Thomas believes she was the victim of an opportunistic criminal whose act was random .
He says the case has not been solved because a crucial CCTV camera was switched off .
The 49-year-old , who was worked on major missing persons cases , believes Madeleine 's case is 'unsolvable ' .
In his new book Hunting Killers , Mark says : `` The abduction of Madeleine McCann is one I ’ d put into the unsolvable category .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an opportunistic criminal whose act was random – she wandered out of the apartment and into the path of this person .
`` The case hasn ’ t been solved simply because a crucial CCTV camera was turned off , meaning that whoever took Madeleine was not identifiable at the scene.
” Despite this , he said he 'd love to see an end to the case - either Madeleine returned home to her family or someone convicted for an offence , the Daily Star reports .
Madeleine was just three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Portuguese holiday resort of Praia da Luz on May 3 , 2007 .
She was on holiday with her family at the time of her disappearance .
Her parents left her sleeping with her other siblings while they had dinner with friends at a tapas restaurant .
The case was recently featured in the Netflix programme The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann .

Madeleine McCann seen in haunting footage before boarding the plane to Portugal
Madeleine McCann seen in haunting footage before boarding the plane to Portugal
Mark Williams-Thomas believes Madeleine was the victim of an opportunistic criminal whose act was random as she vanished from a holiday apartment in Portugal in 2007
The mystery of Madeleine McCann's disappearance will never be solved, a leading crime investigator has said.
Ex-detective Mark Williams-Thomas believes she was the victim of an opportunistic criminal whose act was random.
He says the case has not been solved because a crucial CCTV camera was switched off.
The 49-year-old, who was worked on major missing persons cases, believes Madeleine's case is 'unsolvable'.
In his new book Hunting Killers, Mark says: "The abduction of Madeleine McCann is one I’d put into the unsolvable category.
"I believe Madeleine was the victim of an opportunistic criminal whose act was random – she wandered out of the apartment and into the path of this person.
"The case hasn’t been solved simply because a crucial CCTV camera was turned off, meaning that whoever took Madeleine was not identifiable at the scene.”
Despite this, he said he'd love to see an end to the case - either Madeleine returned home to her family or someone convicted for an offence, the Daily Star reports.
Madeleine was just three years old when she vanished from an apartment in the Portuguese holiday resort of Praia da Luz on May 3, 2007.
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She was on holiday with her family at the time of her disappearance.
Her parents left her sleeping with her other siblings while they had dinner with friends at a tapas restaurant.
The case was recently featured in the Netflix programme The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Rebecca Long-Bailey says she would abolish the House of Lords as prime minister

Rebecca Long-Bailey has said she would abolish the House of Lords if she succeeded in becoming prime minister .
The Labour leadership contender - whose campaign has been slow to get off the ground - was given a boost when the Momentum campaign group called on its members to back her .
Today in an interview with Sky 's Sophy Ridge Long-Bailey unveiled some of the policies she will campaign on during the leadership race including constitutional reform .
`` I do want to abolish the House of Lords and we 'll be rolling out as my campaign progresses how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constitutional package , '' she told Sky News 's Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme .
`` There would need to be checks and balances in place , but to have a set of completely unelected people doing that I do n't think is right . ''
Ms Long-Bailey has long been seen as the favourite of the Labour left and wrote an article for Tribune this week saying : `` I do n't just agree with the policies , I 've spent the last four years writing them . ''
But she has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate '' and said she gets annoyed by that description suggesting it is born of sexism .
She told Sky : `` It annoys me when people say that and unfortunately as a woman , it annoys me even more .
`` I 'm a person in my own right '' .
Ms Long-Bailey has faced a challenge from the left in the form of Clive Lewis .
Although the shadow treasury minister is struggling to get enough nominations to make it onto the ballot paper , his campaign has so far proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his colleagues in the House of Commons .
Among his provocative measures including giving more power to members , scrapping the House of Lords and holding a referendum on the future of the Monarchy , he has also endorsed another vote on Scottish independence , although he said he would n't want the Scots to back independence .
Today Long-Bailey followed suit saying that if she became prime minister she would not stand in the way of a fresh referendum on Scottish independence .
`` I 'm fully committed to the union and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shaken in any way , but ultimately the people of Scotland need to make the case , '' she said .
`` They 've got their own Parliament to determine whether they want to push that and that will be for me as a prime minister to review and to look at .
`` I would n't want to inhibit the democracy of people because that 's one of the most fundamental pillars that we 're proud of in this country . ''
In the first major interview of her campaign Ms Long-Bailey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem .
She agreed to sign up to the 10 pledges that the Board of Deputies of British Jews wants all of the leadership candidates to sign up to .
She promised she would work `` very hard and very robustly '' to tackle anti-Semitism in the party and she was unhappy at the way the issue had been dealt with .
`` I was n't happy with the way our process was being run , I 'll be honest , I do n't think we were dealing with complaints quickly enough and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've been quite vocal about that , '' she said .
In comments which are likely to be contested by other members of the party 's top team she insisted she had spoken out behind the scenes about the way the scandal was handled .
`` I spoke to Jeremy about it , I spoke to the various members of the team , I spoke to various members of the NEC ( national executive committee ) about that . ''
Asked if Mr Corbyn bore personal responsibility , she said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think any Labour politician that leads the Labour Party should apologise again for what has happened because it has been unacceptable . ''

The Labour leadership contender says she would not stand in the way of a second Scottish referendum and hits back at those who call her the "continuity Corbyn candidate"
Rebecca Long-Bailey says she would abolish the House of Lords as prime minister
Rebecca Long-Bailey has said she would abolish the House of Lords if she succeeded in becoming prime minister.
The Labour leadership contender - whose campaign has been slow to get off the ground - was given a boost when the Momentum campaign group called on its members to back her.
Today in an interview with Sky's Sophy Ridge Long-Bailey unveiled some of the policies she will campaign on during the leadership race including constitutional reform.
"I do want to abolish the House of Lords and we'll be rolling out as my campaign progresses how we intend to really shake up that constitutional package," she told Sky News's Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme.
"There would need to be checks and balances in place, but to have a set of completely unelected people doing that I don't think is right."
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
Ms Long-Bailey has long been seen as the favourite of the Labour left and wrote an article for Tribune this week saying: "I don't just agree with the policies, I've spent the last four years writing them."
But she has denied she is the "continuity Corbyn candidate" and said she gets annoyed by that description suggesting it is born of sexism.
She told Sky: "It annoys me when people say that and unfortunately as a woman, it annoys me even more.
"I'm a person in my own right".
Ms Long-Bailey has faced a challenge from the left in the form of Clive Lewis.
Although the shadow treasury minister is struggling to get enough nominations to make it onto the ballot paper, his campaign has so far proved popular with the members - if not his colleagues in the House of Commons.
Among his provocative measures including giving more power to members, scrapping the House of Lords and holding a referendum on the future of the Monarchy, he has also endorsed another vote on Scottish independence, although he said he wouldn't want the Scots to back independence.
Today Long-Bailey followed suit saying that if she became prime minister she would not stand in the way of a fresh referendum on Scottish independence.
"I'm fully committed to the union and I don't think that should be shaken in any way, but ultimately the people of Scotland need to make the case," she said.
"They've got their own Parliament to determine whether they want to push that and that will be for me as a prime minister to review and to look at.
"I wouldn't want to inhibit the democracy of people because that's one of the most fundamental pillars that we're proud of in this country."
Image: X01988) X01988)
In the first major interview of her campaign Ms Long-Bailey was also asked about Labour's anti-Semitism problem.
She agreed to sign up to the 10 pledges that the Board of Deputies of British Jews wants all of the leadership candidates to sign up to.
She promised she would work "very hard and very robustly" to tackle anti-Semitism in the party and she was unhappy at the way the issue had been dealt with.
"I wasn't happy with the way our process was being run, I'll be honest, I don't think we were dealing with complaints quickly enough and I think that's quite clear, I've been quite vocal about that," she said.
In comments which are likely to be contested by other members of the party's top team she insisted she had spoken out behind the scenes about the way the scandal was handled.
"I spoke to Jeremy about it, I spoke to the various members of the team, I spoke to various members of the NEC (national executive committee) about that."
Asked if Mr Corbyn bore personal responsibility, she said: "He does and he's apologised.
"I think any Labour politician that leads the Labour Party should apologise again for what has happened because it has been unacceptable."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Kate Garraway's husband proposed again after I'm A Celeb as she becomes sex symbol at 52

Kate Garraway says she was left in tears by her husband when she left the I ’ m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here !
jungle as he proposed to her for a second time .
The 52-year-old morning news presenter was shocked , surprised , and overwhelmed when husband of 15 years , political advisors Darerk Draper , asked her to renew their vows .
Kate - who finished fourth on the 2019 series of I ’ m A Celeb - explained to the Mail on Sunday ’ s You magazine that the surprise announcement came after she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jungle .
And while she was stunned to see her husband propose to her again - the moment itself ended up happening off camera even though Derek had planned to pop the question on TV .
“ You ’ re told you can ’ t take any jewellery into the jungle .
I didn ’ t want to take my wedding ring off , as I never have since we got married .
But I did take my engagement ring off , ” Kate explained .
“ When Derek came to meet me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was planning to propose to me again [ with the ring , in front of the TV cameras ] , but he got overwhelmed and burst into tears , ” she went on .
“ The kids leapt out and surprised me and Darcey said , ‘ Oh Dad – you didn ’ t do it !
’ So he got down on one knee and proposed… and I said yes , obviously .
Kate has also been left flattered and humbled by the fact she has become , for many , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show .
She is also vocal about the fact that fellow contestant , Rak-Su singer Myles Stephenson , 28 , had hinted he had a crush on her during their time in the jungle .
“ I think if I ’ d said to Myles , ‘ Brilliant , let ’ s get it on , ’ he might have been a bit surprised , but it was very nice of him to say , ‘ I love older women.
’ He ’ s a very sweet , gentlemanly boy , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reaction viewers had to her showering in the jungle waterfall - with many tweeting their appreciation of her physique at the time .
“ At 52 , it ’ s brilliant [ to hear that ] .
Even if it ’ s slightly embarrassing for the children , ” she said .
“ I did wear massive , high-waisted pants… I had a really skimpy pair , but I wasn ’ t brave enough to change into those , ” she added .

KATE GARRAWAY IS MET BY HER HUSBAND AS SHE LEAVES 'IM A CELEBRITY...'
KATE GARRAWAY IS MET BY HER HUSBAND AS SHE LEAVES 'IM A CELEBRITY...'
The Good Morning Britain star was asked to become Mrs Derek Draper for a second time after competing in the 2019 series
Kate Garraway's husband proposed again after I'm A Celeb as she becomes sex symbol at 52
Kate Garraway says she was left in tears by her husband when she left the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle as he proposed to her for a second time.
The 52-year-old morning news presenter was shocked, surprised, and overwhelmed when husband of 15 years, political advisors Darerk Draper, asked her to renew their vows.
Kate - who finished fourth on the 2019 series of I’m A Celeb - explained to the Mail on Sunday’s You magazine that the surprise announcement came after she removed her engagement ring before entering the jungle.
And while she was stunned to see her husband propose to her again - the moment itself ended up happening off camera even though Derek had planned to pop the question on TV.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
“You’re told you can’t take any jewellery into the jungle. I didn’t want to take my wedding ring off, as I never have since we got married. But I did take my engagement ring off,” Kate explained.
“When Derek came to meet me after I left the jungle, he was planning to propose to me again [with the ring, in front of the TV cameras], but he got overwhelmed and burst into tears,” she went on.
“The kids leapt out and surprised me and Darcey said, ‘Oh Dad – you didn’t do it!’ So he got down on one knee and proposed… and I said yes, obviously.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX) Image: ITV) ITV)
Kate has also been left flattered and humbled by the fact she has become, for many, a sex symbol after starring on the reality show.
She is also vocal about the fact that fellow contestant, Rak-Su singer Myles Stephenson, 28, had hinted he had a crush on her during their time in the jungle.
“I think if I’d said to Myles, ‘Brilliant, let’s get it on,’ he might have been a bit surprised, but it was very nice of him to say, ‘I love older women.’ He’s a very sweet, gentlemanly boy,” she said.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She is also stunned by the reaction viewers had to her showering in the jungle waterfall - with many tweeting their appreciation of her physique at the time.
“At 52, it’s brilliant [to hear that]. Even if it’s slightly embarrassing for the children,” she said.
“I did wear massive, high-waisted pants… I had a really skimpy pair, but I wasn’t brave enough to change into those,” she added.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Queen arrives at church in Sandringham ahead of crisis summit with Prince Harry

The Queen has arrived at church in Sandringham ahead of a crisis summit with Prince Harry .
She has been pictured turning up for the Sunday service dressed in a camel coloured coat and hat .
Members of the public gathering near St Mary Magdalene Church said they felt sorry for the Queen , with some saying that Harry and Meghan should not receive any more taxpayers ' money .
Her Majesty will host crisis talks with senior royals and the Duke of Sussex on Monday in a bid to find a solution to Meghan and Harry 's future roles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private Norfolk estate of Sandringham by the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge for the crunch meeting - where the `` next steps '' will be decided , a source has told the PA news agency .
It will be the first time the four will have met since the issue engulfed the royal family , and it is thought William will be travelling from his Kensington Palace apartment and Harry from Frogmore Cottage near Windsor Castle .
Charles was in Oman on Sunday to attend a condolence ceremony following the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was expected to travel back to the UK in time for the talks at Sandringham .
Before them will be a range of options , and it is likely the royals will try to come to some agreement before the meeting ends to stop the immediate crisis causing lasting damage to the monarchy .
Members of the public gathering near the church today have commented .
Jean Acton , 70 , from Fakenham , described the crisis as a `` slap in the face '' for the Queen .
`` I feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be horrible .
For any parent .
Let alone if you 're a royal or not , '' she said .
Asked about Harry and Meghan , she said : `` I think they should give any monies back .
You ca n't have your cake and eat it .
`` I just think they 've done the dirty on the Queen . ''
Harry and Meghan are said to have left the Queen and senior royals feeling `` hurt '' by their bombshell announcement they plan to step back as senior royals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time between the UK and North America .
On Thursday , the Queen , Charles and William gave orders for their households to work with the Sussexes ' team to quickly find a `` workable solution '' to their desire to change the direction of their royal lives , but still support the Queen .
A royal source said : `` The family will gather on Monday at Sandringham to talk things through , attended by Her Majesty , the Prince of Wales , the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and consultations across the last few days , there are a range of possibilities for the family to review which take into account the thinking the Sussexes outlined earlier in the week .
`` As we have said previously , making a change to the working life and role in the monarchy for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex requires complex and thoughtful discussions .
`` Next steps will be agreed at the meeting , the request for this to be resolved at pace is still her Majesty 's wish - the aim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is genuine agreement and understanding that any decision will take time to be implemented . ''

The Queen is attending the Sunday service ahead of crisis talks with senior royals and the Duke of Sussex being held in a bid to find a solution to Meghan and Harry's future roles
The Queen has arrived at church in Sandringham ahead of a crisis summit with Prince Harry .
She has been pictured turning up for the Sunday service dressed in a camel coloured coat and hat.
Members of the public gathering near St Mary Magdalene Church said they felt sorry for the Queen, with some saying that Harry and Meghan should not receive any more taxpayers' money.
Her Majesty will host crisis talks with senior royals and the Duke of Sussex on Monday in a bid to find a solution to Meghan and Harry's future roles.
She will be joined at her private Norfolk estate of Sandringham by the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge for the crunch meeting - where the "next steps" will be decided, a source has told the PA news agency.
Image: PA) PA) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
It will be the first time the four will have met since the issue engulfed the royal family, and it is thought William will be travelling from his Kensington Palace apartment and Harry from Frogmore Cottage near Windsor Castle.
Charles was in Oman on Sunday to attend a condolence ceremony following the death Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said, and was expected to travel back to the UK in time for the talks at Sandringham.
Before them will be a range of options, and it is likely the royals will try to come to some agreement before the meeting ends to stop the immediate crisis causing lasting damage to the monarchy.
Image: REUTERS/Chris Radburn) REUTERS/Chris Radburn) Image: James Whatling) James Whatling)
Members of the public gathering near the church today have commented.
Jean Acton, 70, from Fakenham, described the crisis as a "slap in the face" for the Queen.
"I feel desperately sorry for her. It must be horrible. For any parent. Let alone if you're a royal or not," she said.
Asked about Harry and Meghan, she said: "I think they should give any monies back. You can't have your cake and eat it.
"I just think they've done the dirty on the Queen."
Image: PA) PA)
Image: PA) PA)
Harry and Meghan are said to have left the Queen and senior royals feeling "hurt" by their bombshell announcement they plan to step back as senior royals, become financially independent and split their time between the UK and North America.
On Thursday, the Queen, Charles and William gave orders for their households to work with the Sussexes' team to quickly find a "workable solution" to their desire to change the direction of their royal lives, but still support the Queen.
A royal source said: "The family will gather on Monday at Sandringham to talk things through, attended by Her Majesty, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"Following a series of meetings and consultations across the last few days, there are a range of possibilities for the family to review which take into account the thinking the Sussexes outlined earlier in the week.
"As we have said previously, making a change to the working life and role in the monarchy for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex requires complex and thoughtful discussions.
"Next steps will be agreed at the meeting, the request for this to be resolved at pace is still her Majesty's wish - the aim remains days not weeks.
"There is genuine agreement and understanding that any decision will take time to be implemented."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Sporting Lisbon boss discusses Bruno Fernandes speculation amid Man Utd transfer links

Sporting Lisbon coach Silas claims he is in the dark over Manchester United 's interest in Bruno Fernandes .
The Portuguese playmaker has been a long-term target of the Red Devils , who are rumoured to be in talks over a potential £55million deal .
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his assistant Mike Phelan are said to have made a personal check on Fernandes in last week 's game against Porto .
The 25-year-old netted twice in Saturday 's 3-1 win at Setubal and appeared to make reference to the transfer speculation surrounding him with his celebration .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his plans but admits he 's unsure about his star man 's future .
When asked about United 's pursuit of the midfielder , Silsas said : `` I can ’ t guarantee any of these things because I don ’ t know .
`` I ’ m already thinking about the game with Benfica [ on Friday ] and I ’ m thinking about using him . ''
Silas revealed ahead of the game that he was already on the lookout for possible replacements in case Fernandes moves on .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players like him have a lot of market , '' he said .
`` I don ’ t like to think about that , but I ’ ll be thinking of alternatives in case Bruno leaves .
I hope it doesn ’ t happen , but we have to start thinking that . ''
Former Red Devil Rio Ferdinand got United fans purring on Friday when he tweeted to suggest the Portuguese star 's arrival was imminent .
And 24 hours later he has done likewise , shortly after the 25-year-old scored for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Brunooooo on the scoresheet tonight ... . ''

Bruno Fernandes has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United during the January transfer window as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to boost his squad
Sporting Lisbon coach Silas claims he is in the dark over Manchester United's interest in Bruno Fernandes.
The Portuguese playmaker has been a long-term target of the Red Devils, who are rumoured to be in talks over a potential £55million deal.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his assistant Mike Phelan are said to have made a personal check on Fernandes in last week's game against Porto.
The 25-year-old netted twice in Saturday's 3-1 win at Setubal and appeared to make reference to the transfer speculation surrounding him with his celebration.
However, Silas insists Fernandes is still part of his plans but admits he's unsure about his star man's future.
Image: Global Media Group/Sipa USA) Global Media Group/Sipa USA)
When asked about United's pursuit of the midfielder, Silsas said: "I can’t guarantee any of these things because I don’t know.
"I’m already thinking about the game with Benfica [on Friday] and I’m thinking about using him."
Silas revealed ahead of the game that he was already on the lookout for possible replacements in case Fernandes moves on.
Image: Global Media Group/Sipa USA) Global Media Group/Sipa USA)
"Bruno is a huge player and all players like him have a lot of market," he said.
"I don’t like to think about that, but I’ll be thinking of alternatives in case Bruno leaves. I hope it doesn’t happen, but we have to start thinking that."
Former Red Devil Rio Ferdinand got United fans purring on Friday when he tweeted to suggest the Portuguese star's arrival was imminent.
And 24 hours later he has done likewise, shortly after the 25-year-old scored for Lisbon, saying on his Twitter : "Brunooooo on the scoresheet tonight...."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are back together and they couldn't look happier

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik could n't hide their delight as they were photographed back in each others arms .
The pair were seen on a night out in New York over the weekend alongside Gigi 's sis Bella Hadid and pop star Dua Lipa .
Zayn and Gigi 's surprise reconciliation comes almost two years after they first split in 2018 .
But it looked as if no time had passed as they were spotted laughing and joking together as they walked down the street .
The 'lovebirds ' even chose to remain a few steps behind their companions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supermodel Gigi , 24 , sported a huge grin on her face as she put an arm inside Zayn 's .
She was clad in a stylish olive green double breasted suit and trainers for the occasion while Zayn wore an oversized jacket and ripped jeans .
They were pictured heading to Mediterranean–Italian spot il Buco for Zayn 's birthday .
The 27-year-old singer also Gigi 's sister Bella and their mother Yolanda Hadid as well as Dua Lipa , who is dating their brother Anwar .
Gigi and Zayn had been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together - cropping in slushy Instagram posts , scoring magazine covers and attending red carpet events around the world .
Model Gigi even appeared in the steamy music video for Zayn 's debut solo single Pillow Talk in 2016 - also said to be written about her - though at the time they claimed they were just friends .
It was n't all plain sailing for the pair though , as they were slammed in their early days for callously flaunting their romance after Zayn dumped his devastated fiancée Perrie Edwards .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Zayn called it quits in March 2018 .
They got back together the following month but split again seven months later following a string of rows .
Last December , fans began to speculate they might have rekindled their romance again when Gigi shared a photo of her cooking a meal based on a recipe Zayn 's mum had gifted to her .
But Zayn 's birthday is the first time they 've been seen out together in months , fuelling rumours the relationship is back on .
After her relationship with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tyler Cameron but things soon fizzled out .
While prior to his relationship with Gigi , Zayn left Little Mix stunner Perrie Edwards broken hearted when he called off their engagement .
Perrie later said that Zayn dumped her by text calling it the 'worst experience of her life . '
Speaking in Little Mix 's book Our World , she said : `` It was horrible , the worst time in my life . ''
`` A four-year relationship , two-year engagement ended by a simple text message .
Just like that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were going really well , it was incredibly difficult for me . ''

The couple have fuelled rumours they are back together after looking very cosy on Zayn's birthday night out
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik are back together and they couldn't look happier
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik couldn't hide their delight as they were photographed back in each others arms.
The pair were seen on a night out in New York over the weekend alongside Gigi's sis Bella Hadid and pop star Dua Lipa.
Zayn and Gigi's surprise reconciliation comes almost two years after they first split in 2018.
But it looked as if no time had passed as they were spotted laughing and joking together as they walked down the street.
The 'lovebirds' even chose to remain a few steps behind their companions allowing them to talk in private.
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Supermodel Gigi, 24, sported a huge grin on her face as she put an arm inside Zayn's.
She was clad in a stylish olive green double breasted suit and trainers for the occasion while Zayn wore an oversized jacket and ripped jeans.
They were pictured heading to Mediterranean–Italian spot il Buco for Zayn's birthday.
The 27-year-old singer also Gigi's sister Bella and their mother Yolanda Hadid as well as Dua Lipa, who is dating their brother Anwar.
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Gigi and Zayn had been a showbiz power couple during their two years together - cropping in slushy Instagram posts, scoring magazine covers and attending red carpet events around the world.
Model Gigi even appeared in the steamy music video for Zayn's debut solo single Pillow Talk in 2016 - also said to be written about her - though at the time they claimed they were just friends.
It wasn't all plain sailing for the pair though, as they were slammed in their early days for callously flaunting their romance after Zayn dumped his devastated fiancée Perrie Edwards.
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After initially proving their critics wrong, Gigi and Zayn called it quits in March 2018.
They got back together the following month but split again seven months later following a string of rows.
Last December, fans began to speculate they might have rekindled their romance again when Gigi shared a photo of her cooking a meal based on a recipe Zayn's mum had gifted to her.
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But Zayn's birthday is the first time they've been seen out together in months, fuelling rumours the relationship is back on.
After her relationship with Zayn ended, Gigi moved on with Tyler Cameron but things soon fizzled out.
While prior to his relationship with Gigi, Zayn left Little Mix stunner Perrie Edwards broken hearted when he called off their engagement.
Perrie later said that Zayn dumped her by text calling it the 'worst experience of her life.'
Speaking in Little Mix's book Our World, she said: "It was horrible, the worst time in my life."
"A four-year relationship, two-year engagement ended by a simple text message. Just like that. Even though things in my career were going really well, it was incredibly difficult for me."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Neil Warnock 'forced to hand over personal messages about Emiliano Sala days before quitting Cardiff

Neil Warnock 'forced to hand over personal messages about Emiliano Sala days before quitting Cardiff'

Former Cardiff manager Neil Warnock was forced to hand over texts and emails relating to tragic Emiliano Sala days before leaving the club .
In a new book called 'The Killing of Emiliano Sala ' , it is claimed that the club asked Warnock for the information to see if any additional details about the transfer emerged .
Sala died when the aircraft he was travelling in from France to the UK crashed in the English Channel .
His body was recovered in February but the body of the pilot , David Ibbotson , has never been found .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Sun - Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman has claimed that Warnock was never the same since Sala 's death .
In an interview in the book , Dalman said : `` I remember immediately afterwards that we were playing Southampton and I had prepared a speech in my mind to let Neil know how much we were supporting him .
`` I wanted to tell him to 'man up ' and tell him he would be okay but as soon as I saw his face I knew it was best to say nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much and push him over the edge .
He was clearly affected .
`` He has not been the same since the Sala incident , it might have been back in January but he had not really recovered fully .
There is no doubt how much is has affected him . ''
In September , FIFA ruled that Cardiff City must pay French club Nantes £5.3million for the transfer of striker Sala .
The figure is the first instalment of the club-record £15million fee that the Welsh side had agreed to pay for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an airplane crash in January .
Cardiff had argued that they could not be held liable for the £15million fee because Sala had not been registered as a Premier League player .
But FIFA 's player status committee has decided that they must pay the amount equivalent to the first instalment of that fee .
A declaration from world football 's governing body said : `` In a meeting held on 25 September 2019 the FIFA Players ' Status Committee established that Cardiff City FC must pay FC Nantes the sum of EUR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due in accordance with the transfer agreement concluded between the parties on 19 January 2019 for the transfer of the late Emiliano Sala from FC Nantes to Cardiff City FC .
`` The FIFA Players ' Status Committee , which never lost sight of the specific and unique circumstances of this tragic situation during its deliberations on the dispute at stake , refrained from imposing procedural costs on the parties .
`` The findings of the decision were notified to the parties concerned today .
`` Within a deadline of 10 days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ request a copy of the grounds of the decision , which can be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne . ''

In a new book called 'The Killing of Emiliano Sala', it is claimed that the club asked Warnock for the information to see if any additional details about the transfer emerged
Former Cardiff manager Neil Warnock was forced to hand over texts and emails relating to tragic Emiliano Sala days before leaving the club.
In a new book called 'The Killing of Emiliano Sala', it is claimed that the club asked Warnock for the information to see if any additional details about the transfer emerged.
Sala died when the aircraft he was travelling in from France to the UK crashed in the English Channel.
His body was recovered in February but the body of the pilot, David Ibbotson, has never been found.
According to the book - as reported by The Sun - Cardiff chairman Mehmet Dalman has claimed that Warnock was never the same since Sala's death.
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In an interview in the book, Dalman said: "I remember immediately afterwards that we were playing Southampton and I had prepared a speech in my mind to let Neil know how much we were supporting him.
"I wanted to tell him to 'man up' and tell him he would be okay but as soon as I saw his face I knew it was best to say nothing, or I might push him too much and push him over the edge. He was clearly affected.
"He has not been the same since the Sala incident, it might have been back in January but he had not really recovered fully. There is no doubt how much is has affected him."
In September, FIFA ruled that Cardiff City must pay French club Nantes £5.3million for the transfer of striker Sala.
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The figure is the first instalment of the club-record £15million fee that the Welsh side had agreed to pay for the Argentine, who tragically died in an airplane crash in January.
Cardiff had argued that they could not be held liable for the £15million fee because Sala had not been registered as a Premier League player.
But FIFA's player status committee has decided that they must pay the amount equivalent to the first instalment of that fee.
A declaration from world football's governing body said: "In a meeting held on 25 September 2019 the FIFA Players' Status Committee established that Cardiff City FC must pay FC Nantes the sum of EUR 6,000,000, corresponding to the first instalment due in accordance with the transfer agreement concluded between the parties on 19 January 2019 for the transfer of the late Emiliano Sala from FC Nantes to Cardiff City FC.
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"The FIFA Players' Status Committee, which never lost sight of the specific and unique circumstances of this tragic situation during its deliberations on the dispute at stake, refrained from imposing procedural costs on the parties.
"The findings of the decision were notified to the parties concerned today.
"Within a deadline of 10 days, Cardiff City FC and FC Nantes can request a copy of the grounds of the decision, which can be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne."


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Harry and Meghan's media pal says no-holds-barred interview 'would not be pretty'

A broadcaster and close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has warned that a no-holds-barred interview with the couple `` would not be pretty '' for the royal family .
Tom Bradby , who travelled to Africa with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for the documentary 'An African Journey ' last year , has hit out at the House of Windsor for becoming `` poisonous and frankly Machiavellian '' following the news that the couple plan to step back from their roles as senior royals .
The bombshell announcement on Wednesday - dubbed 'Megxit ' - has left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a crisis meeting due to be held on Monday .
Writing in The Sunday Times , Bradby said he believes the revealing conversations he had with the couple in Africa were `` qualified honesty '' , and asked what the `` real deal '' would look like .
The frank chats included Harry admitting he has not gotten over the death of his mother , Princess Diana , and Meghan revealing how she was struggling with the limelight .
`` I have some idea of what might be aired in a full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't think it would be pretty , '' he wrote .
`` I suspect the royal family would carry British public opinion still - perhaps only just - but its international standing is a key part of its value to the British state .
If that were to be tarnished , it could be very damaging indeed . ''
Bradby , who said the couple may have planned their exit during the trip to Africa , also claimed that other members of the royal family believe Harry and Meghan come across as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple find some family members `` jealous and , at times , unfriendly '' and feel they have been `` driven out '' .
He said tensions began to rise at the time of the wedding in May 2018 , writing : `` Really damaging things were said and done .
The atmosphere soured hard and early , but few meaningful attempts were made by anyone to heal the wounds . ''
The royal couple plan to step back from their roles and become `` financially independent '' , splitting their time between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a summit meeting with the Queen , Prince Charles , Prince William and Prince Harry at Sandringham tomorrow .

Broadcaster Tom Bradby says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have planned 'Megxit' during drip to Africa last year. There are rumours the couple could reveal all in a new interview which the ITV anchor says 'won't be pretty'.
A broadcaster and close friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has warned that a no-holds-barred interview with the couple "would not be pretty" for the royal family .
Tom Bradby, who travelled to Africa with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for the documentary 'An African Journey' last year, has hit out at the House of Windsor for becoming "poisonous and frankly Machiavellian" following the news that the couple plan to step back from their roles as senior royals.
The bombshell announcement on Wednesday - dubbed 'Megxit' - has left shockwaves reverberating through the royal household, with a crisis meeting due to be held on Monday.
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Writing in The Sunday Times , Bradby said he believes the revealing conversations he had with the couple in Africa were "qualified honesty", and asked what the "real deal" would look like.
The frank chats included Harry admitting he has not gotten over the death of his mother, Princess Diana, and Meghan revealing how she was struggling with the limelight.
"I have some idea of what might be aired in a full, no-holds-barred, sit-down interview and I don't think it would be pretty," he wrote.
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"I suspect the royal family would carry British public opinion still - perhaps only just - but its international standing is a key part of its value to the British state. If that were to be tarnished, it could be very damaging indeed."
Bradby, who said the couple may have planned their exit during the trip to Africa, also claimed that other members of the royal family believe Harry and Meghan come across as "extremely difficult", while the couple find some family members "jealous and, at times, unfriendly" and feel they have been "driven out".
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He said tensions began to rise at the time of the wedding in May 2018, writing: "Really damaging things were said and done. The atmosphere soured hard and early, but few meaningful attempts were made by anyone to heal the wounds."
The royal couple plan to step back from their roles and become "financially independent", splitting their time between the UK and North America.
There will be a summit meeting with the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry at Sandringham tomorrow.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Sombre Mothercare staff watch shoppers scramble for bargains on store's last day

Sombre Mothercare staff sit together as a few shoppers scramble to get hold of any leftover bargains on the store 's final day .
It 's been known for a while that the company was in trouble and before Christmas it was announced the popular chain was shutting for good .
Many of the 60 staff at the Manchester Fort store were there when it first opened in the summer of 2015 .
With just a couple of days ' trading left before today 's final day , there 's a sombre mood among the workers , the Manchester Evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much and there 's a dazed look on their faces as they contemplate that this really is the end of Mothercare .
Much of the store has been blocked off to customers and the remaining space is dotted with half empty shelves and rails .
There are a few maternity bras and costumes , as well as shorts and sun hats for little ones .
Even with the hefty closing down discounts , none of them are that much cheaper than you 'd fine elsewhere .
And that 's perhaps been the main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost .
The stickers showing the original prices - £15 for a summer dress , £16 for dungarees and a T-shirt - are double what you 'd pay in a supermarket .
And for as much as generations have shopped there since it was founded in 1961 , consumer habits have clearly changed .
Our love of online shopping coupled with our need to cut spending , has sent us elsewhere - creating a ticking time bomb for places like Mothercare .
So if it was n't the prices that pulled shoppers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter is 17-months-old and I got everything for her from here , '' says mum Christina Robinson .
`` I 'm having another child and I do n't know where I 'm going to go for everything . ''
The 26-year-old , who lives in Failsworth , added : `` It 's the quality of the clothing I like and I got her pram from here as well .
`` When I came in asking about products they gave me so much information about how long she could stay in this pram and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I got her car seat they installed it and made sure it was fitted correctly .
You do n't get that staff experience at other places . ''
She said : `` When I was a child my mum came here for things for me and it 's disheartening that it wo n't be here anymore .
`` I think it 's because people are shopping online a lot more , but I like this place because you can actually come here to see what you 're buying and it 's got everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to go shopping around . ''
Naima Ashur , from Cheetham Hill , has two older children , aged 13 and 20 , but says she 'll still miss the store .
`` If friends have babies I would get something here because it 's a bit more special , '' she said .
`` They have nice outfits to give as presents . ''
The queue at the till is a short one and staff seem busier dealing with the sales of fixtures and fittings than anything else .
A giant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lists photos and prices of everything up for grabs .
From clothing rails to mannequins of children and pregnant women , every single thing in this place is up for sale , including the lighting .
And it 's dark times indeed for the staff forced to watch as the place is torn apart before their very eyes .
A shopper passes by with a trolley full of goods , among them a box labelled 'absolutely futureproof ' .
The powers that be clearly did n't think the same for the failing firm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff to transfer here from the Ancoats store .
`` We knew a lot of the stores shut last year as part of the restructuring of the business but we thought we 'd stay open , '' she said .
`` We found out just before Christmas that it was closing .
It 's very sad and we 're all upset . ''
Next to the till is a whiteboard at the top of which it 's written ' R.I.P Mothercare Manchester August 2015 - January 2020 ' .
Underneath that staff have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thank you to our loyal customers '' , the majority say .
It 's just a shame there were n't more of them around to save it .

Empty shelves and rails are all that remain as the popular baby and heath products chain shuts for good - here's an inside look into one of the closing shops in Manchester
Sombre Mothercare staff sit together as a few shoppers scramble to get hold of any leftover bargains on the store's final day.
It's been known for a while that the company was in trouble and before Christmas it was announced the popular chain was shutting for good.
Many of the 60 staff at the Manchester Fort store were there when it first opened in the summer of 2015.
With just a couple of days' trading left before today's final day, there's a sombre mood among the workers, the Manchester Evening News reports.
They're not saying much and there's a dazed look on their faces as they contemplate that this really is the end of Mothercare.
Much of the store has been blocked off to customers and the remaining space is dotted with half empty shelves and rails.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media) Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
There are a few maternity bras and costumes, as well as shorts and sun hats for little ones. Even with the hefty closing down discounts, none of them are that much cheaper than you'd fine elsewhere.
And that's perhaps been the main problem for this struggling chain - the cost. The stickers showing the original prices - £15 for a summer dress, £16 for dungarees and a T-shirt - are double what you'd pay in a supermarket.
And for as much as generations have shopped there since it was founded in 1961, consumer habits have clearly changed.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media) Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
Our love of online shopping coupled with our need to cut spending, has sent us elsewhere - creating a ticking time bomb for places like Mothercare.
So if it wasn't the prices that pulled shoppers in, what was it?
"My daughter is 17-months-old and I got everything for her from here," says mum Christina Robinson.
"I'm having another child and I don't know where I'm going to go for everything."
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
The 26-year-old, who lives in Failsworth, added: "It's the quality of the clothing I like and I got her pram from here as well.
"When I came in asking about products they gave me so much information about how long she could stay in this pram and things like that.
"And when I got her car seat they installed it and made sure it was fitted correctly. You don't get that staff experience at other places."
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
Laura Baker, mum to 20-month-old Ella, agrees.
She said: "When I was a child my mum came here for things for me and it's disheartening that it won't be here anymore.
"I think it's because people are shopping online a lot more, but I like this place because you can actually come here to see what you're buying and it's got everything under one roof - you don't have to go shopping around."
Naima Ashur, from Cheetham Hill, has two older children, aged 13 and 20, but says she'll still miss the store.
"If friends have babies I would get something here because it's a bit more special," she said. "They have nice outfits to give as presents."
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
The queue at the till is a short one and staff seem busier dealing with the sales of fixtures and fittings than anything else.
A giant board near the front of the store lists photos and prices of everything up for grabs.
From clothing rails to mannequins of children and pregnant women, every single thing in this place is up for sale, including the lighting.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
And it's dark times indeed for the staff forced to watch as the place is torn apart before their very eyes.
A shopper passes by with a trolley full of goods, among them a box labelled 'absolutely futureproof'.
The powers that be clearly didn't think the same for the failing firm.
Worker Victoria was one of the staff to transfer here from the Ancoats store.
"We knew a lot of the stores shut last year as part of the restructuring of the business but we thought we'd stay open," she said.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
"We found out just before Christmas that it was closing. It's very sad and we're all upset."
Next to the till is a whiteboard at the top of which it's written 'R.I.P Mothercare Manchester August 2015 - January 2020'.
Underneath that staff have been leaving their own messages.
"Thank you to our loyal customers", the majority say.
It's just a shame there weren't more of them around to save it.


thedailymirror--2020-01-12--Love Island's Paige Turley 'cheated on Lewis Capaldi with his best mate'

Love Island hopeful Paige Turley is already having her name muddied before the new series even begins as friends have sold her out as a cheating temptress amid allegations she had an affair when she was dating pop star Lewis Capaldi .
The 22-year-old blonde Scottish contestant is among the first contestants in the line up of the first ever winter series of the hit ITV show - but her past love choices are already coming back to haunt her .
Paige dated chart topping star Lewis for over a year after they struck up a romance in college - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aspiring reality star cheated on 23-year-old Lewis with one of his best friends .
Sources allege Paige betrayed Lewis by hooking up with his 26-year-old mate Garry Greig - prompting her to dump Lewis and embark on a romance with the fellow singer-songwriter .
“ Paige pretends to be a nice girl but within months of dating Lewis , she was cheating with Garry , one of his best friends , ” a source blabbed to The Sun on Sunday .
“ All three of them were touring the music circuit at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before she began seeing Lewis .
He knew they had a history .
But he had no idea that Paige was seeing Garry while they were together and , as far as we know , still doesn ’ t , ” the source claims .
“ Lewis adored Paige and , at that time , he would have done anything for her… He really thought they had a future .
This will be a real twist of the knife for him when he finds out , ” the source claims .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You Loved was inspired by his doomed romance with Paige .
Paige and Garry ( who once auditioned on The X Factor in 2010 ) are believed to have dated in 2015 - but then Paige moved on to Lewis .
She is then reported to have rekindled her romance with Garry - while still dating Lewis .
Paige herself has had a flirtation with music and Simon Cowell ’ s talent shows after participating on Britain ’ s Got Talent in 2012 .
She is now looking for love on Love Island @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9pm .
While Lewis has remained tight lipped over the inspiration for his music , he has confirmed his heartfelt songs are inspired by the collapse of a relationship .
“ I met a lady .
She was very nice .
I loved her .
I loved the look of her and I loved how she spoke , ” he said previously .
“ We dated for a year and a half , then she left me .
Then I wrote an album about it and I still think about it every day @ @ @ @ @

The Scottish contestant has been in something of a turbulent love-triangle over the past few years according to sources
Love Island hopeful Paige Turley is already having her name muddied before the new series even begins as friends have sold her out as a cheating temptress amid allegations she had an affair when she was dating pop star Lewis Capaldi.
The 22-year-old blonde Scottish contestant is among the first contestants in the line up of the first ever winter series of the hit ITV show - but her past love choices are already coming back to haunt her.
Paige dated chart topping star Lewis for over a year after they struck up a romance in college - but according to loose lipped friends, the aspiring reality star cheated on 23-year-old Lewis with one of his best friends.
Sources allege Paige betrayed Lewis by hooking up with his 26-year-old mate Garry Greig - prompting her to dump Lewis and embark on a romance with the fellow singer-songwriter.
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“Paige pretends to be a nice girl but within months of dating Lewis, she was cheating with Garry, one of his best friends,” a source blabbed to The Sun on Sunday.
“All three of them were touring the music circuit at the time and Paige had dated Garry before she began seeing Lewis. He knew they had a history. But he had no idea that Paige was seeing Garry while they were together and, as far as we know, still doesn’t,” the source claims.
“Lewis adored Paige and, at that time, he would have done anything for her… He really thought they had a future. This will be a real twist of the knife for him when he finds out,” the source claims.
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It is believed Lewis’ number one smash Someone You Loved was inspired by his doomed romance with Paige.
Paige and Garry (who once auditioned on The X Factor in 2010) are believed to have dated in 2015 - but then Paige moved on to Lewis.
She is then reported to have rekindled her romance with Garry - while still dating Lewis.
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Paige herself has had a flirtation with music and Simon Cowell’s talent shows after participating on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012.
She is now looking for love on Love Island - which launches tonight on ITV2 at 9pm.
While Lewis has remained tight lipped over the inspiration for his music, he has confirmed his heartfelt songs are inspired by the collapse of a relationship.
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“I met a lady. She was very nice. I loved her. I loved the look of her and I loved how she spoke,” he said previously.
“We dated for a year and a half, then she left me. Then I wrote an album about it and I still think about it every day,” he added.
Love Island launches on ITV2 tonight at 9pm.