thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Paedophile jailed for 'appalling' sex crimes his wife helped him to carry out

A paedophile has been jailed for 'appalling ' sex crimes which his wife helped him carry out .
Paul Leon , 59 , from Burslem , in Stoke-on-Trent , had sex with his wife Christine and the victim after suggesting they should all sleep together .
Leon , who has a previous conviction for sexually abusing children in the 1980 and 1990s , has been jailed for 15 months , Stoke-on-Trent Live reports .
His wife Christine , 60 , was handed a two-year community order for aiding and abetting her husband to commit a sexual offence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leon , prosecutor Antony Longworth said : `` Paul Leon suggested they all sleep together .
He had sexual intercourse with Christine and with the victim with Christine participating throughout . ''
The court heard the victim made a complaint to police .
In a victim statement , she said she felt damaged and could n't move on .
Robert Cowley , mitigating for Paul Leon , who admitted the offences , conceded his client faced an immediate jail sentence .
He said : `` When he is released he will have no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His relationship with his wife is now over .
He does not enjoy the best of health .
He had a stroke . ''
Christine Leon , of Nethercote Place , Bentilee , pleaded guilty to the charge against her .
Hamish Noble , representing Christine Leon , said it was an isolated offence .
He added : `` Her actions were entirely improper . ''
Judge David Fletcher told the victim : `` Whatever I do today and however I deal with the two defendants there is nothing that I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been perpetrated against you and I apologise for that .
Your voice has been heard in these proceedings . ''
The judge told the defendants : `` You two were thinking completely and only of your own sexual satisfaction .
You behaved in a way that is appalling . ''
Paul Leon was placed on the Sex Offenders ' Register for 10 years .

Paul Leon, 59, from Burslem, in Stoke-on-Trent, who has a previous conviction for sexually abusing children, had sex with his wife and the victim after suggesting they should all sleep together
Paedophile jailed for 'appalling' sex crimes his wife helped him to carry out
A paedophile has been jailed for 'appalling' sex crimes which his wife helped him carry out.
Paul Leon, 59, from Burslem, in Stoke-on-Trent, had sex with his wife Christine and the victim after suggesting they should all sleep together.
Leon, who has a previous conviction for sexually abusing children in the 1980 and 1990s, has been jailed for 15 months, Stoke-on-Trent Live reports.
His wife Christine, 60, was handed a two-year community order for aiding and abetting her husband to commit a sexual offence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
Outlining the case against Paul Leon, prosecutor Antony Longworth said: "Paul Leon suggested they all sleep together. He had sexual intercourse with Christine and with the victim with Christine participating throughout."
Image: STOKE SENTINEL) STOKE SENTINEL)
The court heard the victim made a complaint to police.
In a victim statement, she said she felt damaged and couldn't move on.
Robert Cowley, mitigating for Paul Leon, who admitted the offences, conceded his client faced an immediate jail sentence.
He said: "When he is released he will have no home, no job and no family. His relationship with his wife is now over. He does not enjoy the best of health. He had a stroke."
Christine Leon, of Nethercote Place, Bentilee, pleaded guilty to the charge against her.
Hamish Noble, representing Christine Leon, said it was an isolated offence. He added: "Her actions were entirely improper."
The community order includes a 30-day rehabilitation activity requirement and a six-month mental health treatment requirement.
Judge David Fletcher told the victim: "Whatever I do today and however I deal with the two defendants there is nothing that I can do to right the wrongs that have been perpetrated against you and I apologise for that. Your voice has been heard in these proceedings."
The judge told the defendants: "You two were thinking completely and only of your own sexual satisfaction. You behaved in a way that is appalling."
Paul Leon was placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for 10 years.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Arsenal injury latest and expected return dates including Mari and Martinelli

Arsenal return to Premier League action this weekend , undertaking one of their sternest tests of the season so far .
On Saturday afternoon , the north Londoners will travel to the Etihad Stadium to lock horns with fellow title hopefuls Manchester City .
The Gunners ran out 2-0 winners over Pep Guardiola 's side in their last meeting , which last season 's FA Cup semi-final .
Mikel Arteta 's troops will be hard-pressed to leave the Etihad - where they have n't won in over five years - with all three points .
The Spaniard wo n't have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trip Eastlands , details of which you can see below .
The former Germany international is fit and ready to make his first appearance of the new season .
Arteta , however , appears to have frozen the 32-year-old out of the starting XI .
Barring a late injury crisis , it 's highly unlikely he 'll start this weekend 's match .
The left-back will likely not be available for selection as he 's currently isolating following a COVID-19 breakout in the Scotland squad .
The former Celtic man has tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advised to self-isolate for 14 days .
His period of isolation has effectively ruled him out of this weekend 's match , although Arsenal are currently seeking further advice before ruling him out of the game .
Arsenal 's skipper is expected to lead the line at the Etihad after recovering from a minor ankle injury , which kept him out of international duty for Gabon .
The 31-year-old has been training this week and has shown no signs of his ankle still bothering him .
The England new-boy will be fit for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will likely not be rested as he only played 36 minutes in the Three Lions ' Nations League defeat to Denmark on Wednesday .
The defender is still on the sidelines with the ankle injury he suffered against City in June .
Mari , however , has been undergoing a strength programme and is set to make a return to full training within the next fortnight .
The former Fulham loanee is still recovering from the serious knee injury he suffered last December .
His recovery , however , has gone quicker than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now resumed light training with the first team .
He 's aiming to resume full training in the coming weeks with a view to returning to action later this month .
The young forward is making a faster-than-expected recovery from his knee injury and is expecting to be back in action in the near future .
“ I ’ m feeling very well , I ’ m regaining confidence and I can feel my knee is better , ” he recently told the Arsenal 's official website .
“ After an injury like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force the knee again but the past couple of weeks it has been fine and soon I can start training with the ball . ''
The Greece international has yet to feature for the Gunners this season and is contention to make his first start of the new campaign .
The Germany international is still the process of recovering from a long-running hamstring injury .
He , like Chambers , is targeting a return to full training in the coming weeks .

Mirror Football brings you the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of the north Londoners' Premier League clash with fellow title hopefuls Manchester City
Arsenal return to Premier League action this weekend, undertaking one of their sternest tests of the season so far.
On Saturday afternoon, the north Londoners will travel to the Etihad Stadium to lock horns with fellow title hopefuls Manchester City.
The Gunners ran out 2-0 winners over Pep Guardiola's side in their last meeting, which last season's FA Cup semi-final.
Mikel Arteta's troops will be hard-pressed to leave the Etihad - where they haven't won in over five years - with all three points.
The Spaniard won't have his full complement of players ready for the trip Eastlands, details of which you can see below.
Mesut Ozil
The former Germany international is fit and ready to make his first appearance of the new season.
Arteta, however, appears to have frozen the 32-year-old out of the starting XI.
Barring a late injury crisis, it's highly unlikely he'll start this weekend's match.
Kieran Tierney
The left-back will likely not be available for selection as he's currently isolating following a COVID-19 breakout in the Scotland squad.
The former Celtic man has tested negative for COVID but has still been advised to self-isolate for 14 days.
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His period of isolation has effectively ruled him out of this weekend's match, although Arsenal are currently seeking further advice before ruling him out of the game.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal's skipper is expected to lead the line at the Etihad after recovering from a minor ankle injury, which kept him out of international duty for Gabon.
The 31-year-old has been training this week and has shown no signs of his ankle still bothering him.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
The England new-boy will be fit for Saturday's trip to the northwest and will likely not be rested as he only played 36 minutes in the Three Lions' Nations League defeat to Denmark on Wednesday.
Pablo Mari
The defender is still on the sidelines with the ankle injury he suffered against City in June.
Mari, however, has been undergoing a strength programme and is set to make a return to full training within the next fortnight.
Callum Chambers
The former Fulham loanee is still recovering from the serious knee injury he suffered last December.
His recovery, however, has gone quicker than expected - so much so he's now resumed light training with the first team.
He's aiming to resume full training in the coming weeks with a view to returning to action later this month.
Gabriel Martinelli
The young forward is making a faster-than-expected recovery from his knee injury and is expecting to be back in action in the near future.
“I’m feeling very well, I’m regaining confidence and I can feel my knee is better,” he recently told the Arsenal's official website.
“After an injury like this you are kind of scared to force the knee again but the past couple of weeks it has been fine and soon I can start training with the ball."
Sokratis
The Greece international has yet to feature for the Gunners this season and is contention to make his first start of the new campaign.
Shkodran Mustafi
The Germany international is still the process of recovering from a long-running hamstring injury.
He, like Chambers, is targeting a return to full training in the coming weeks.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--BBC show Harlots wasn't filmed in London but at a countryside manor

BBC 's Harlots has viewers gripped thanks to the enthralling drama , plot twists , and dark humour .
Set in Georgian London , the show follows the rivalry of Madams Margaret Wells ( Samantha Morton ) and Lydia Quigley ( Lesley Manville ) , as they run their competing brothels and try to attract the city 's finest gentlemen .
When it first aired the show ran for three series , but it 's currently back on BBC Two .
Although the show is set in 18th century London , it was n't actually filmed in the English capital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place at Langleybury Mansion , located northwest outside of Watford .
The grandiose house dates back to the 1720s , and boasts its own farm and sprawling estate - meaning there were ample spots for filming scenes in Harlots .
Some of the property is decrepit , which were used for shots set in Greek Street and scenes with the Wells family .
However , some of the elegant rooms downstairs are still in great condition , which made them the ideal setting for the apartments in in Lydia Quigley 's house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have been filmed here .
The mansion has often served as a filming location including for films St Trinians and The Little Stranger .
It was n't just Langleybury Mansion that was used for creating Georgian London .
The Historic Dockyard Chatham with its cobbled streets and Georgian architecture was an ideal location , and used for a series of backdrops during the show .
In fact , the Tarred Yarn Store there doubled up as a tavern throughout the series .
Chiswick House , an English Heritage site just west of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18th century London backdrops , no doubt having caught the attention of the production crew with its intricate architecture and beautiful gardens .
Meanwhile , Fitzroy Square was one of the few real London locations which featured in the series - the square boasts Georgian architecture which no doubt made it ideal .
• You can watch the first two seasons of Harlots on BBC iPlayer .
The third series will air from Wednesday 21st October at 9pm on BBC Two .

BBC's series Harlots is set in London but it wasn't filmed in the English capital - the crew headed to a stately manor instead
Where is Harlots filmed? Filming locations for the BBC series including a country manor
BBC 's Harlots has viewers gripped thanks to the enthralling drama, plot twists, and dark humour.
Set in Georgian London, the show follows the rivalry of Madams Margaret Wells ( Samantha Morton ) and Lydia Quigley ( Lesley Manville ), as they run their competing brothels and try to attract the city's finest gentlemen.
When it first aired the show ran for three series, but it's currently back on BBC Two.
Although the show is set in 18th century London, it wasn't actually filmed in the English capital.
Instead, the bulk of filming took place at Langleybury Mansion , located northwest outside of Watford.
Image: BBC/Monumental) BBC/Monumental)
The grandiose house dates back to the 1720s, and boasts its own farm and sprawling estate - meaning there were ample spots for filming scenes in Harlots.
Some of the property is decrepit, which were used for shots set in Greek Street and scenes with the Wells family.
Image: BBC/Monumental/Robert Viglasky) BBC/Monumental/Robert Viglasky)
However, some of the elegant rooms downstairs are still in great condition, which made them the ideal setting for the apartments in in Lydia Quigley's house.
Harlots isn't the only hit to have been filmed here. The mansion has often served as a filming location including for films St Trinians and The Little Stranger.
Image: BBC/Monumental) BBC/Monumental)
It wasn't just Langleybury Mansion that was used for creating Georgian London.
The Historic Dockyard Chatham with its cobbled streets and Georgian architecture was an ideal location, and used for a series of backdrops during the show.
In fact, the Tarred Yarn Store there doubled up as a tavern throughout the series.
Chiswick House , an English Heritage site just west of London, was also used to create 18th century London backdrops, no doubt having caught the attention of the production crew with its intricate architecture and beautiful gardens.
Meanwhile, Fitzroy Square was one of the few real London locations which featured in the series - the square boasts Georgian architecture which no doubt made it ideal.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Boris Johnson rejects Marcus Rashford call for free school meals to be extended

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has turned down Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford 's calls for free school meals to be extended over half term and Christmas holidays .
Rashford , who has recently been awarded an MBE for services to vulnerable children , launched a petition calling on the government to lengthen the scheme in order to attempt to end child poverty .
But in response , a No 10 spokesman said : `` We took that decision to extend free school meals during the pandemic when schools were partially closed during lockdown .
We 're in a different position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils .
`` It 's not for schools to regularly provide food to pupils during the school holidays .
We believe the best way to support families outside of term time is through Universal Credit rather than Government subsidising meals . ''
Rashford wasted no time in hitting back on Twitter , with a post that read : `` Merry Christmas kids ... '' It ’ s also not for food banks to feed millions of British children but here we are .
250 % increase in food poverty and rising ... '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and neither am I ... '' It comes after a passionate plea from the England international last week , in which he said : `` Whatever your feeling , opinion or judgment , food poverty is never the child ’ s fault .
Let ’ s protect our young .
“ Let ’ s wrap arms around each other and stand together to say that this is unacceptable , that we are united in protecting our children .
“ Today , millions of children are finding themselves in the most vulnerable of environments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really means to be British .
“ I ’ m calling on you all today to help me prove to them that being British is something to be proud of .
“ Right now , a generation who have already been penalised during this pandemic with lack of access to educational resources are now back in school struggling to concentrate due to worry and the sound of their rumbling stomachs.
” The appeal came after Rashford forced the government to make a U-turn on holiday food vouchers in June when the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @

The England striker has launched a fresh campaign to help hungry children but the Prime Minister has insisted there is nothing he can do
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has turned down Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's calls for free school meals to be extended over half term and Christmas holidays.
Rashford, who has recently been awarded an MBE for services to vulnerable children, launched a petition calling on the government to lengthen the scheme in order to attempt to end child poverty.
But in response, a No 10 spokesman said: "We took that decision to extend free school meals during the pandemic when schools were partially closed during lockdown. We're in a different position now with schools back open to all pupils.
"It's not for schools to regularly provide food to pupils during the school holidays. We believe the best way to support families outside of term time is through Universal Credit rather than Government subsidising meals."
Rashford wasted no time in hitting back on Twitter, with a post that read: "Merry Christmas kids...
"It’s also not for food banks to feed millions of British children but here we are. 250% increase in food poverty and rising...
"This is not going away anytime soon and neither am I..."
It comes after a passionate plea from the England international last week, in which he said: "Whatever your feeling, opinion or judgment, food poverty is never the child’s fault. Let’s protect our young.
“Let’s wrap arms around each other and stand together to say that this is unacceptable, that we are united in protecting our children.
“Today, millions of children are finding themselves in the most vulnerable of environments and are beginning to question what it really means to be British.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
“I’m calling on you all today to help me prove to them that being British is something to be proud of.
“Right now, a generation who have already been penalised during this pandemic with lack of access to educational resources are now back in school struggling to concentrate due to worry and the sound of their rumbling stomachs.”
The appeal came after Rashford forced the government to make a U-turn on holiday food vouchers in June when the coronavirus pandemic was at its peak.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Mikel Arteta addresses Atletico Madrid's 'annoyance' over Thomas Partey transfer

Mikel Arteta has addressed suggestions Atletico Madrid were 'annoyed ' with Arsenal over Thomas Partey 's transfer by insisting the club had made clear their intentions before finally sealing the deal on deadline day .
The Gunners activated Partey 's £45million release clause on the final day of the window after months of speculation .
As per La Liga regulations , Arsenal did not have to go via Atletico to lodge the necessary bid , leading to reports claiming the Spanish club were unhappy with the approach .
However , conflicting reports stated Atleti were more 'resigned ' to losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Arsenal .
Asked at a press conference if Atletico were annoyed , Arteta replied : `` I don ’ t know .
When you have a release clause in your contract you assume that that situation can arise at any minute .
`` While the market is open it ’ s completely legal to do it .
`` We have had some communication with them prior to that as well so hopefully they can respect that action . ''
The two clubs had also been involved in ongoing negotiations for the transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which also went through on deadline day .
But while the Torreira deal looked sure to go ahead in the days prior , Partey 's move was far from certain .
Quizzed on whether he doubted the transfer would go through , Arteta responded : `` Yes .
When it ’ s up to the last minutes it ’ s always a risk .
`` A lot of things have to happen at the same time .
It was a challenge to do it in 24 hours but I ’ m really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
Partey is now in line to make his much-anticipated debut for Arsenal , which could come in the weekend 's fixture against Arteta 's old side Man City .
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Arsenal travel to the Etihad in Saturday 's 5:30pm evening kick-off , but Arteta did admit Partey 's involvement was dependable on how his gets on in training .
`` Today [ Thursday ] he will have his first training session , so everything has to come really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We knew that before we signed him that he is fit , he is very willing to start playing and we will see how he goes in the next few days . ''
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Partey completed a £45m switch from Atletico to Arsenal on deadline day, and Arteta has provided some insight into the discussions between the two clubs
Mikel Arteta has addressed suggestions Atletico Madrid were 'annoyed' with Arsenal over Thomas Partey's transfer by insisting the club had made clear their intentions before finally sealing the deal on deadline day.
The Gunners activated Partey's £45million release clause on the final day of the window after months of speculation.
As per La Liga regulations, Arsenal did not have to go via Atletico to lodge the necessary bid, leading to reports claiming the Spanish club were unhappy with the approach.
However, conflicting reports stated Atleti were more 'resigned' to losing the Ghanaian, rather than being unhappy with Arsenal.
Asked at a press conference if Atletico were annoyed, Arteta replied: "I don’t know. When you have a release clause in your contract you assume that that situation can arise at any minute.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
"While the market is open it’s completely legal to do it.
"We have had some communication with them prior to that as well so hopefully they can respect that action."
The two clubs had also been involved in ongoing negotiations for the transfer of Lucas Torreira from Arsenal to Atletico, which also went through on deadline day.
But while the Torreira deal looked sure to go ahead in the days prior, Partey's move was far from certain.
Quizzed on whether he doubted the transfer would go through, Arteta responded: "Yes. When it’s up to the last minutes it’s always a risk.
"A lot of things have to happen at the same time. It was a challenge to do it in 24 hours but I’m really happy because at the end we managed it."
Partey is now in line to make his much-anticipated debut for Arsenal, which could come in the weekend's fixture against Arteta's old side Man City.
Should Arsenal start Partey against Man City? Have your say below.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal travel to the Etihad in Saturday's 5:30pm evening kick-off, but Arteta did admit Partey's involvement was dependable on how his gets on in training.
"Today [Thursday] he will have his first training session, so everything has to come really quickly for him," Arteta added.
"We knew that before we signed him that he is fit, he is very willing to start playing and we will see how he goes in the next few days."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Yorkshire Ripper banned by prison from sending love letters to 'darling girl'

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has been banned by prison staff from sending love letters to a woman he calls his `` darling girl '' .
The serial killer has been desperately trying to get in touch with the woman all summer - who has confessed her love for him .
She claims the Ripper called her his `` darling girl '' and told her he loved her .
However prison staff have barred him from sending letters , returning the mail to his cell in HMP Frankland , County Durham .
Sutcliffe is currently serving a whole life order , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 women and trying to kill seven others .
Prison chiefs have previously stopped the Ripper corresponding with women to protect their mental health .
A source said many women create shrines to the murderer and it is `` not healthy '' for them to be in contact .
Last year , Sutcliffe dumped his US cheerleader girlfriend Krystal Smith , who was 28 at the time , telling her to find someone younger .
Sutcliffe , 74 , sent several letters to a pen pal to try and send a message to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dated July 6 , he said : `` As I 'm not allowed to contact her anymore , I wondered if you might drop her a line to let her know my letters have been returned to me .
`` These people have n't let her know .
`` Tell her you 've been my dear friend for the past 36 years . ''
On July 13 , the Ripper wrote : `` I hope you manage to get a letter off to her as she will be puzzled and upset .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six and a half years , long before I left Broadmoor . ''
In another letter , dated August 4 , he said : `` I take it you still have n't had word from her ?
`` I appreciate you making the effort as she does n't know what 's been going on . ''
Letters from the Ripper 's love interest to his pen pal show the nature of their relationship .
She said : `` He even called me his darling girl and said on many letters : ' I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had girlfriend after girlfriend and when it 's gone wrong I have always been there and loyal for Pete . ''
She revealed the serial killer would send teddies and Valentine 's Cards to her .
The woman said ever since he had started dating Krystal Smith , Sutcliffe had gone quiet .
However now they have broken up he appears desperate to get back in touch .
Letters also revealed the twisted murderer is still desperately trying to arrange a video call with ex-wife Sonia .
Sutcliffe was named the Yorkshire Ripper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the county which mainly targeted prostitutes .
However in letters to a pen pal - who he 's been corresponding with since 1988 - he described himself as `` kind , gentle and caring '' .
Sutcliffe has grown close with the man - who wishes to remain anonymous .
The Ripper in a letter said : `` You have been like a close brother to me for many years and what we share is very important to me . ''
The man - who has written letters to hundreds of famous people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very enjoyable hobby for me for some time .
`` I have been told I am his best friend .
`` It concerns me very much what he has done .
`` But I am a forgiving person , as a Christian , and that is what humans are supposed to do .
`` As hard as it is , and some people have committed unspeakably evil acts , we have to try and forgive . ''
The Ripper dictates most of the letters to a lag pal , who writes them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the `` Frankland A Team '' .
In 1997 , Sutcliffe was attacked by a fellow inmate and lost most of his eyesight .
This means he can only write a few lines of the letter - and his handwriting is poor .
The Ministry of Justice has been contacted for comment .

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Peter Sutcliffe has been desperately trying to reach a woman who she claims he calls her his "darling girl" but his love letters have been returned to his cell in HMP Frankland
Yorkshire Ripper banned by prison staff from sending love letters to 'darling girl'
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has been banned by prison staff from sending love letters to a woman he calls his "darling girl".
The serial killer has been desperately trying to get in touch with the woman all summer - who has confessed her love for him.
She claims the Ripper called her his "darling girl" and told her he loved her.
However prison staff have barred him from sending letters, returning the mail to his cell in HMP Frankland, County Durham.
Sutcliffe is currently serving a whole life order, after being convicted in 1981 of murdering 13 women and trying to kill seven others.
Prison chiefs have previously stopped the Ripper corresponding with women to protect their mental health.
Image: BBC) BBC)
A source said many women create shrines to the murderer and it is "not healthy" for them to be in contact.
Last year, Sutcliffe dumped his US cheerleader girlfriend Krystal Smith, who was 28 at the time, telling her to find someone younger.
Sutcliffe, 74, sent several letters to a pen pal to try and send a message to his possible lover.
In a letter dated July 6, he said: "As I'm not allowed to contact her anymore, I wondered if you might drop her a line to let her know my letters have been returned to me.
"These people haven't let her know.
"Tell her you've been my dear friend for the past 36 years."
On July 13, the Ripper wrote: "I hope you manage to get a letter off to her as she will be puzzled and upset.
"I've known her for the past six and a half years, long before I left Broadmoor."
In another letter, dated August 4, he said: "I take it you still haven't had word from her?
"I appreciate you making the effort as she doesn't know what's been going on."
Letters from the Ripper's love interest to his pen pal show the nature of their relationship.
She said: "He even called me his darling girl and said on many letters: 'I love you.'
"He has had girlfriend after girlfriend and when it's gone wrong I have always been there and loyal for Pete."
She revealed the serial killer would send teddies and Valentine's Cards to her.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
The woman said ever since he had started dating Krystal Smith, Sutcliffe had gone quiet.
However now they have broken up he appears desperate to get back in touch.
Letters also revealed the twisted murderer is still desperately trying to arrange a video call with ex-wife Sonia.
Sutcliffe was named the Yorkshire Ripper, due to his gruesome crimes in the county which mainly targeted prostitutes.
However in letters to a pen pal - who he's been corresponding with since 1988 - he described himself as "kind, gentle and caring".
Sutcliffe has grown close with the man - who wishes to remain anonymous.
Image: Collect Unknown) Collect Unknown)
The Ripper in a letter said: "You have been like a close brother to me for many years and what we share is very important to me."
The man - who has written letters to hundreds of famous people - said: "It has been a very enjoyable hobby for me for some time.
"I have been told I am his best friend.
"It concerns me very much what he has done.
"But I am a forgiving person, as a Christian, and that is what humans are supposed to do.
"As hard as it is, and some people have committed unspeakably evil acts, we have to try and forgive."
The Ripper dictates most of the letters to a lag pal, who writes them up for him.
They describe themselves as the "Frankland A Team".
In 1997, Sutcliffe was attacked by a fellow inmate and lost most of his eyesight.
This means he can only write a few lines of the letter - and his handwriting is poor.
The Ministry of Justice has been contacted for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Jamie Carragher doubts Jurgen Klopp will extend Liverpool contract

Jamie Carragher doubts Jurgen Klopp will stay at Liverpool beyond his contract end date .
The German has been a huge success at Anfield and last season delivered a first league title in 30 years .
Klopp has also led Liverpool to two Champions League finals during his five-year tenure , winning the competition in 2019 .
The 53-year-old has been well backed by the club 's American owners , the Fenway Sports Group , with club chief Michael Edwards also playing a vital role in creating a winning team .
Carragher though is not convince that Klopp will remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal is up , but maintains both he and FSG have left their mark on Liverpool .
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To sign up , put your email at the top of this article or follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Liverpool Echo : `` So I think their legacy when they sell up , as they eventually will do at some stage , Anfield will be unrecognisable and Liverpool will have one of the best training grounds in the world .
`` They brought in the first title in 30 years , they got Jurgen Klopp at this club for longer than he 's been at any other , I am not quite sure he will stay at the end of his current contract .
`` And fingers crossed there 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FSG go , whatever stage that is .
So yes , I think they have done a great job .
`` To be the owners that won the league , it is their legacy , is n't it ? ''
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Have your say here .
Klopp himself has underlined his intention to return home to Germany once his contract expires and take a year out .
That would mean him holding the reigns at Anfield for eight full seasons .
Nevertheless the German has maintained that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is keen not to predict the future .
`` I 've got four years left which feels like an eternity in football , '' he said previously .
`` A lot can happen during this time .
I would assume that in four years I will think about whether to renew or not . ''

Jurgen Klopp has worked wonders at Liverpool and last year made them champions of England but his contract expires in 2024 with uncertainty surrounding his future
Jamie Carragher doubts Jurgen Klopp will stay at Liverpool beyond his contract end date.
The German has been a huge success at Anfield and last season delivered a first league title in 30 years.
Klopp has also led Liverpool to two Champions League finals during his five-year tenure, winning the competition in 2019.
The 53-year-old has been well backed by the club's American owners, the Fenway Sports Group, with club chief Michael Edwards also playing a vital role in creating a winning team.
Carragher though is not convince that Klopp will remain on Merseyside beyond 2024 when his current deal is up, but maintains both he and FSG have left their mark on Liverpool.
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He told the Liverpool Echo : "So I think their legacy when they sell up, as they eventually will do at some stage, Anfield will be unrecognisable and Liverpool will have one of the best training grounds in the world.
"They brought in the first title in 30 years, they got Jurgen Klopp at this club for longer than he's been at any other, I am not quite sure he will stay at the end of his current contract.
"And fingers crossed there's a few more trophies before Klopp goes or FSG go, whatever stage that is. So yes, I think they have done a great job.
"To be the owners that won the league, it is their legacy, isn't it?"
Where will Liverpool finish this season? Have your say here.
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Klopp himself has underlined his intention to return home to Germany once his contract expires and take a year out.
That would mean him holding the reigns at Anfield for eight full seasons.
Nevertheless the German has maintained that a lot can change in four years and is keen not to predict the future.
"I've got four years left which feels like an eternity in football," he said previously.
"A lot can happen during this time. I would assume that in four years I will think about whether to renew or not."


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Gemma Collins races to McDonald's as lockdown stress makes her break her diet

Gemma Collins says she was forced to break her diet over the stress of the new lockdown announcement .
The former TOWIE star , 39 , has been thrilling fans with her weight loss lately , but she admitted that the stress of changes amid the coronavirus pandemic had sent her racing to McDonald 's .
London and Essex are being moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2 in the Government 's new lockdown plan .
It means that from midnight on Friday , mixing with other households or people outside your support bubble will be banned .
After the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the car and headed straight for her local Maccys drive-thru to pick up some nuggets and chips .
Taking to her Instagram story , she said : `` Right guys , I 've not been on the Gram much lately personally but I 've just had to take to the Gram because with the stress of the new announcement I 've just had to get McDonald 's .
`` Me and Sid are in shock , ai n't we Sid ?
`` So it 's drove me to have chicken nuggets and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hope you 're all having a good day , I thought I 'd share how I 'm feeling with you - better to share it !
`` And I love you all and let 's just do what we need to be doing and just hopefully these chicken nuggets will get me over the shock . ''
Under the new rules , people in London and Essex wo n't be able to meet with anyone outside their household or support bubbles either at home or in a public setting .
The rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only to people in the same household or bubble .
Pubs and restaurants will remain open , with the 10pm curfew still in place .
Hopefully , Gemma 's treat wo n't set her back too far .
Her followers have been super impressed lately as she 's lost three stone by switching up her lifestyle .
She 's also recently said she 's planning on having a boob lift to `` age reverse '' herself before turning 40 .
She told The Sun : `` I would like a boob uplift , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know , the world is my oyster .
And J-Lo , she 's my inspiration .
She 's absolutely incredible .
`` So , if J-Lo can do it , then the GC can do it .
The older I get honey , the better I become .
I like the thought of turning 40 because I 'm more mentally aware now , I 've experienced so much more and I 've got life experience . ''
She added : `` I 've had the knocks but I 've had the comebacks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to do some damage . ''
The blonde beauty says she 's wanted to have a boob job for a while in a bid to stop her breasts from sagging .

THE GC SCOFFS A MACCY D SAYING ESSEX LOCKDOWN HAS DRIVEN HER TO BREAK DIET
THE GC SCOFFS A MACCY D SAYING ESSEX LOCKDOWN HAS DRIVEN HER TO BREAK DIET
Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has been thrilling fans with her weight loss lately, but news of the lockdown changes in London and Essex left her craving a McDonald's
Gemma Collins races to McDonald's as lockdown stress makes her break her diet
Gemma Collins says she was forced to break her diet over the stress of the new lockdown announcement.
The former TOWIE star, 39, has been thrilling fans with her weight loss lately, but she admitted that the stress of changes amid the coronavirus pandemic had sent her racing to McDonald's.
London and Essex are being moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2 in the Government's new lockdown plan.
It means that from midnight on Friday, mixing with other households or people outside your support bubble will be banned.
After the news was announced, Gemma seemingly jumped into the car and headed straight for her local Maccys drive-thru to pick up some nuggets and chips.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Taking to her Instagram story, she said: "Right guys, I've not been on the Gram much lately personally but I've just had to take to the Gram because with the stress of the new announcement I've just had to get McDonald's.
"Me and Sid are in shock, ain't we Sid?
"So it's drove me to have chicken nuggets and chips, panic eating!
"Guys I hope you're all having a good day, I thought I'd share how I'm feeling with you - better to share it!
"And I love you all and let's just do what we need to be doing and just hopefully these chicken nuggets will get me over the shock."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Under the new rules, people in London and Essex won't be able to meet with anyone outside their household or support bubbles either at home or in a public setting.
The rule of six still applies outdoors, but only to people in the same household or bubble.
Pubs and restaurants will remain open, with the 10pm curfew still in place.
Hopefully, Gemma's treat won't set her back too far.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Her followers have been super impressed lately as she's lost three stone by switching up her lifestyle.
She's also recently said she's planning on having a boob lift to "age reverse" herself before turning 40.
She told The Sun : "I would like a boob uplift, don't get me wrong. You know, the world is my oyster. And J-Lo, she's my inspiration. She's absolutely incredible.
"So, if J-Lo can do it, then the GC can do it. The older I get honey, the better I become. I like the thought of turning 40 because I'm more mentally aware now, I've experienced so much more and I've got life experience."
She added: "I've had the knocks but I've had the comebacks. Turning 40 is when I'm really going to do some damage."
The blonde beauty says she's wanted to have a boob job for a while in a bid to stop her breasts from sagging.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Khloe Kardashian baffles fans with 'another new face' in unrecognisable snap

Khloe Kardashian has added fuel to the rumours about her ‘ ever changing face ’ with her most recent social media update .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star , 36 , took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday morning to showcase a striking new look .
The blonde bombshell treated her adoring admirers to a snappy video where she swished her long blonde locks back and forth .
Khloe , who shares daughter True , two , with on-off boyfriend Tristan Thompson , demanded attention in the eye-catching clip which saw her tresses slicked back into a high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reality TV siren used a filter in her latest offering as her natural brown eyes transformed into a piercing blue colour .
Khloe made her eyes pop by adding a bright yellow shadow to her lids and opted for a muted nude lipstick which she slicked across her perfect pout .
Alongside the video , she made reference to the uncertainty of life during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
“ Not sure what 's happening anymore .
What day is it ?
” she wrote .
The bubbly star looked noticeably different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she has underwent several cosmetic surgeries in a bid to alter her appearance .
Despite her stunning look , fans have found it incredibly hard to bypass the fact that the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star appears to be sporting ‘ a brand-new face ’ .
Earlier this year , one of her snaps was exposed for being edited when she looked completely different in KUWTK footage shot around the same time .
Khloe is believed to have been splashing the cash on expensive facial procedures which amount to a whopping £100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` tens of thousands of pounds a month '' on lasers , fillers , and Botox in a bid to make her feel more confident .
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Fans have found it incredibly hard to bypass the fact that the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star appears to be sporting a different look every week
Khloe Kardashian baffles fans with 'another new face' in unrecognisable snap
Khloe Kardashian has added fuel to the rumours about her ‘ever changing face’ with her most recent social media update.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 36, took to her Instagram Stories on Thursday morning to showcase a striking new look.
The blonde bombshell treated her adoring admirers to a snappy video where she swished her long blonde locks back and forth.
Khloe, who shares daughter True, two, with on-off boyfriend Tristan Thompson, demanded attention in the eye-catching clip which saw her tresses slicked back into a high ponytail.
It’s clear that the reality TV siren used a filter in her latest offering as her natural brown eyes transformed into a piercing blue colour.
Khloe made her eyes pop by adding a bright yellow shadow to her lids and opted for a muted nude lipstick which she slicked across her perfect pout.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Alongside the video, she made reference to the uncertainty of life during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“Not sure what's happening anymore. What day is it?” she wrote.
The bubbly star looked noticeably different in her latest post after speculation that she has underwent several cosmetic surgeries in a bid to alter her appearance.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Despite her stunning look, fans have found it incredibly hard to bypass the fact that the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star appears to be sporting ‘a brand-new face’.
Earlier this year, one of her snaps was exposed for being edited when she looked completely different in KUWTK footage shot around the same time.
Khloe is believed to have been splashing the cash on expensive facial procedures which amount to a whopping £100,000 a month.
She has forked out "tens of thousands of pounds a month" on lasers, fillers, and Botox in a bid to make her feel more confident.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-15--EE launches match day experience for sports fans including 360° pitch-side view

EE has unveiled a new set of viewing features for sports fans currently unable to attend matches , including new augmented reality graphics and 360-degree pitch-side viewing .
The Match Day Experience features will be made available to those on the operator 's new Full Works Plan for iPhone from October 16 .
As part of the experience and within the BT Sport app , users will be able to watch matches with friends via a video chat split-screen feature , as well as pinch and zoom anywhere around the stadium using the 360-degree view tool .
A Match Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team line-ups , formations and in-game stats in augmented reality , with some features appearing inside a mini virtual stadium which uses the smartphone camera to overlay it on to the real world .
EE , which is owned by BT , said the new tools have also been created with Apple 's new iPhone 12 range in mind , which include high-speed 5G connectivity for the first time .
`` We continually look for ways to offer customers new and innovative services , allowing them to make the most from their smartphone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive Marc Allera .
`` Our new Match Day Experience features will provide an amazing array of ways to enhance their sports viewing - over the UK 's number one network for 5G .
`` They can now watch the action live with their mates thanks to integrated video chat , get closer to the game with the best ever 360-degree views , and view real-time stats and graphics projected on the pitch and around each player with Manager Mode .
`` What 's more , only with us can they also get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day Live AR features - ensuring that when they 're out and about , they can always get the best seats in the house . ''
Watch Together - a split-screen interface that lets fans watch , see and chat with three other friends 360 - a feature allowing viewers the chance to select different camera angles and viewpoints , not normally seen in broadcast Stadium Experience - use augmented reelaity to be transported behind the scenes of leading football teams and stadiums Dolby Atmos - Dolby Atmos sound brings the game to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - add real-time graphics as part of match coverage , including stats , player names , player speeds and more

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EE's Match Day Experience features will be made available to those on the operator's new Full Works Plan for iPhone from October 16
EE has unveiled a new set of viewing features for sports fans currently unable to attend matches, including new augmented reality graphics and 360-degree pitch-side viewing.
The Match Day Experience features will be made available to those on the operator's new Full Works Plan for iPhone from October 16.
As part of the experience and within the BT Sport app, users will be able to watch matches with friends via a video chat split-screen feature, as well as pinch and zoom anywhere around the stadium using the 360-degree view tool.
A Match Day Live tool will enable users to access team line-ups, formations and in-game stats in augmented reality, with some features appearing inside a mini virtual stadium which uses the smartphone camera to overlay it on to the real world.
EE, which is owned by BT, said the new tools have also been created with Apple's new iPhone 12 range in mind, which include high-speed 5G connectivity for the first time.
Image: EE) EE)
"We continually look for ways to offer customers new and innovative services, allowing them to make the most from their smartphone," said BT consumer division chief executive Marc Allera.
"Our new Match Day Experience features will provide an amazing array of ways to enhance their sports viewing - over the UK's number one network for 5G.
"They can now watch the action live with their mates thanks to integrated video chat, get closer to the game with the best ever 360-degree views, and view real-time stats and graphics projected on the pitch and around each player with Manager Mode.
"What's more, only with us can they also get up-close and personal, with advanced Match Day Live AR features - ensuring that when they're out and about, they can always get the best seats in the house."
Image: EE) EE)
Match Day Experience features
Watch Together - a split-screen interface that lets fans watch, see and chat with three other friends
360 - a feature allowing viewers the chance to select different camera angles and viewpoints, not normally seen in broadcast
Match Day Live - access team line-ups, formations and in-game stats through augmented reality
Stadium Experience - use augmented reelaity to be transported behind the scenes of leading football teams and stadiums
Dolby Atmos - Dolby Atmos sound brings the game to life in full multi-dimensional audio
Manager Mode - add real-time graphics as part of match coverage, including stats, player names, player speeds and more


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Dad fighting for life 'told horror news' wife and 3 kids were killed in crash

A dad who lost his wife and three of his kids in a horror crash has been told they 've died , it has been reported .
Josh Powell lost his 29-year-old wife Zoe Powell , daughters Phoebe and Amelia , eight and four , and six-year-old son Simeon in a crash near Oxford on Monday .
The 30-year-old and his infant daughter were the only ones to survive the smash with a heavy goods vehicle .
Thames Valley Police said both of the surviving Powell 's are still in a `` serious '' condition in hospital , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are expected to make a recovery '' .
Josh has been told the life-changing news his four loved ones have been killed , friends at the family 's church in Chinnor , Oxfordshire , told The Sun .
More than 1,500 people have already donated to a fundraising page set up on Wednesday following the four deaths .
The page , set up by Andrew Welsford , reads : `` This is such a sad and tragic loss for a work colleague on the railway , whose family have been taken from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oxford . ''
Referencing railway workers ' distinctive orange uniform , it added : `` Many people in the world of the Orange Army will know Josh and I hope will contribute to give him some financial support when he needs later in recovery . ''
Grieving friends , neighbours and colleagues described the Powells as `` delightful '' .
The tragedy came months after the family were forced into temporary accommodation when a fire broke out at their home in Chinnor , South Oxfordshire .
A statement from Chinnor Community Church , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the congregation , said : `` ( The Powells ) have been active , involved and much-loved members of Chinnor Community Church throughout their young lives .
`` The news of the death of Zoe , Phoebe , Simeon and Amelia has shocked and saddened not just their church family here but also the whole community of Chinnor in which they were known and greatly loved .
`` The family placed their belief in Jesus as Lord and Saviour , and we are confident that Zoe and the children are now safe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts are with the family as we pray for healing and recovery for Josh and ( his daughter ) . ''
Police said they received multiple calls from members of the public at 9.50pm on Monday following the crash .
The HGV driver , a 56-year-old man , suffered minor injuries and has co-operated fully with the investigation , officers said .
Zoe 's father William Milroy has described the heartbreaking moment he was told of the tragedy .
He told The Sun : `` They were going home .
`` I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but they had recently moved into a new rented house after theirs had burned down .
`` They had moved from place to place but had rented a house long term and were just getting settled .
Mr Milroy said police informed him of the tragedy at 5am on Tuesday , adding that officers have `` no idea '' how the devastating crash happened on Monday night . ''
There have been no arrests , and detectives have requested witnesses or those with dash-cam footage to contact them .
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Tens of thousands of pounds have been donated to the surviving Powell family members after Zoe Powell, daughters Phoebe and Amelia, eight and four, and six-year-old son Simeon died in a crash near Oxford on Monday
Dad fighting for life 'told devastating news' wife and 3 kids were killed in crash
A dad who lost his wife and three of his kids in a horror crash has been told they've died, it has been reported.
Josh Powell lost his 29-year-old wife Zoe Powell, daughters Phoebe and Amelia, eight and four, and six-year-old son Simeon in a crash near Oxford on Monday.
The 30-year-old and his infant daughter were the only ones to survive the smash with a heavy goods vehicle.
Thames Valley Police said both of the surviving Powell's are still in a "serious" condition in hospital, but that they "are showing signs of improvement and are expected to make a recovery".
Josh has been told the life-changing news his four loved ones have been killed, friends at the family's church in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, told The Sun.
Image: PA) PA)
More than 1,500 people have already donated to a fundraising page set up on Wednesday following the four deaths.
The page, set up by Andrew Welsford, reads: "This is such a sad and tragic loss for a work colleague on the railway, whose family have been taken from him in a tragic car crash near Oxford."
Referencing railway workers' distinctive orange uniform, it added: "Many people in the world of the Orange Army will know Josh and I hope will contribute to give him some financial support when he needs later in recovery."
Grieving friends, neighbours and colleagues described the Powells as "delightful".
The tragedy came months after the family were forced into temporary accommodation when a fire broke out at their home in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire.
A statement from Chinnor Community Church, where the family were regular members of the congregation, said: "(The Powells) have been active, involved and much-loved members of Chinnor Community Church throughout their young lives.
Image: PA) PA)
"The news of the death of Zoe, Phoebe, Simeon and Amelia has shocked and saddened not just their church family here but also the whole community of Chinnor in which they were known and greatly loved.
"The family placed their belief in Jesus as Lord and Saviour, and we are confident that Zoe and the children are now safe in the arms of God.
"Our thoughts are with the family as we pray for healing and recovery for Josh and (his daughter)."
Police said they received multiple calls from members of the public at 9.50pm on Monday following the crash.
The HGV driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered minor injuries and has co-operated fully with the investigation, officers said.
Zoe's father William Milroy has described the heartbreaking moment he was told of the tragedy.
He told The Sun: "They were going home.
"I don’t know where they had been but they had recently moved into a new rented house after theirs had burned down.
"They had moved from place to place but had rented a house long term and were just getting settled.
Mr Milroy said police informed him of the tragedy at 5am on Tuesday, adding that officers have "no idea" how the devastating crash happened on Monday night."
There have been no arrests, and detectives have requested witnesses or those with dash-cam footage to contact them.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Boy, 9, who died after climbing on locker 'loved life', say heartbroken family

The family of a boy who died when a locker he was climbing on fell over said he `` loved life and was always looking for his next greatest adventure '' , an inquest has heard .
Leo Latifi , 9 , had been attending an after-school swimming club at Great Baddow High in Chelmsford , Essex , on May 23 last year when tragedy struck .
He was in the changing room with a friend of the same age while his father watched his younger brother swim , the hearing in Chelmsford was told .
The friend said Leo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit his head on a bench when the unit fell over .
In a statement read to the hearing by Essex senior coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray , Leo 's family said : `` Leo loved life and was always looking for his next greatest adventure .
`` He loved spending time with all his family members and friends .
`` We all have our memories and we are sure we will keep them in our hearts forever . ''
They said the youngster loved the songs from the Greatest Showman and making things with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very much , '' they added .
`` Whenever the sun was out and it was warm enough he could n't wait to get over to his great-grandparents ' house and would spend hours playing in the pool with his brother . ''
He had many friends and was a `` conscientious and well-behaved boy '' who was well thought of by his teachers .
He went to Cubs , and enjoyed cricket , tennis , football , swimming and gardening .
Earlier this week the transcript of a police interview with Leo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the coroner 's officer .
The boy said Leo was `` climbing lockers and I was at the bottom of the lockers '' , with just the two of them in the room .
`` He was at the top in the middle , we were like chatting and that , then I felt it going back so I jumped off and went to the side of it , '' he said .
Leo `` tried to put one foot down but he could n't , then his head hit the bench @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that `` all the dads started charging in '' and Leo 's father asked him `` what were you doing ? ''
.
Asked whose idea it was to climb the lockers , he said : `` Well Leo has climbed them before , and he mentioned it and started going , and I was at the bottom chatting . ''
Asked if Leo got to the very top of the lockers , the boy said : `` No , he was just putting his hands on the top . ''
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got to the top before , adding : `` That 's the first time I 've ever seen him climb the lockers . ''
Asked if he was also climbing the lockers , he said : `` Not really , I was just standing on the first one . ''
Today the coroner sent the jury home for the day , to return at 10am on Friday when she will sum up the evidence in the inquest to them .

Leo Latifi had been attending an after-school swimming club at Great Baddow High School in Chelmsford, Essex, when he appeared to hit his head after climbing on lockers, an inquest heard
Boy, 9, who died after climbing on school locker 'loved life', say heartbroken family
The family of a boy who died when a locker he was climbing on fell over said he "loved life and was always looking for his next greatest adventure", an inquest has heard.
Leo Latifi, 9, had been attending an after-school swimming club at Great Baddow High in Chelmsford, Essex, on May 23 last year when tragedy struck.
He was in the changing room with a friend of the same age while his father watched his younger brother swim, the hearing in Chelmsford was told.
The friend said Leo climbed on a locker and appeared to hit his head on a bench when the unit fell over.
In a statement read to the hearing by Essex senior coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray, Leo's family said: "Leo loved life and was always looking for his next greatest adventure.
Image: Essex Live/BPM MEDIA) Essex Live/BPM MEDIA)
"He loved spending time with all his family members and friends.
"We all have our memories and we are sure we will keep them in our hearts forever."
They said the youngster loved the songs from the Greatest Showman and making things with Lego.
"Leo loved the sunshine very much," they added.
Image: Essex Live/BPM MEDIA) Essex Live/BPM MEDIA)
"Whenever the sun was out and it was warm enough he couldn't wait to get over to his great-grandparents' house and would spend hours playing in the pool with his brother."
He had many friends and was a "conscientious and well-behaved boy" who was well thought of by his teachers.
He went to Cubs, and enjoyed cricket, tennis, football, swimming and gardening.
Earlier this week the transcript of a police interview with Leo's friend was read to the inquest by the coroner's officer.
The boy said Leo was "climbing lockers and I was at the bottom of the lockers", with just the two of them in the room.
"He was at the top in the middle, we were like chatting and that, then I felt it going back so I jumped off and went to the side of it," he said.
Image: Google) Google)
Leo "tried to put one foot down but he couldn't, then his head hit the bench", he said.
He said that "all the dads started charging in" and Leo's father asked him "what were you doing?".
Asked whose idea it was to climb the lockers, he said: "Well Leo has climbed them before, and he mentioned it and started going, and I was at the bottom chatting."
Asked if Leo got to the very top of the lockers, the boy said: "No, he was just putting his hands on the top."
He said he did not think Leo had ever got to the top before, adding: "That's the first time I've ever seen him climb the lockers."
Asked if he was also climbing the lockers, he said: "Not really, I was just standing on the first one."
Today the coroner sent the jury home for the day, to return at 10am on Friday when she will sum up the evidence in the inquest to them.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Greenwood and Sancho on Golden Boy shortlist as 6 Premier League stars included

England youngsters Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho have both been included in the shortlist for the 2020 Golden Boy award , along with five other Premier League stars .
The attacking duo join the 20-strong lineup with some of Europe 's hottest talents , including Sancho 's Borussia Dortmund teammate Erling Haaland .
Man Utd forward Greenwood , 19 , is joined by close friend Phil Foden , 20 , of Man City , just weeks after they were sent home from international duty after breaching lockdown rules in Iceland .
Chelsea 's Callum Hudson-Odoi and Arsenal 's Bukayo Saka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves ' new club-record signing Fabio Silva completes the Premier League representatives .
Haaland is arguably favourite to land the prize , which was won by Atletico Madrid 's Joao Felix last year .
His sternest competition is likely to come from Sancho though , as well as latest Barcelona prospect Ansu Fati .
Bayern Munich 's Alphonso Davies also has a claim after his impressive treble-winning season at club level .
Davies ' international teammate for Canada , Jonathan David , is also among those in the running .
Other notable contenders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rennes and France starlet Eduardo Camavinga , Real Madrid pair Rodrygo and Vinicus , and Barcelona new boy Sergino Dest .
The award - which is voted on by journalists and given to the best under-21 star of the year - has a long list of big-name stars that have collected the trophy previously .
Kylian Mbappe , Raheem Sterling , Paul Pogba , Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney have all won the accolade since its inauguration in 2003 .
This year 's edition started as a list of 100 nominees before it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 20 players now still in contention , with a winner to be announced before the end of the calendar year .
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The top under-21 stars from across Europe's elite leagues are battling it out for the coveted award announced later this year with the original 100-man lineup now whittled down to just 20
Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood and 5 other Premier League stars on Golden Boy shortlist
England youngsters Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho have both been included in the shortlist for the 2020 Golden Boy award, along with five other Premier League stars.
The attacking duo join the 20-strong lineup with some of Europe's hottest talents, including Sancho's Borussia Dortmund teammate Erling Haaland.
Man Utd forward Greenwood, 19, is joined by close friend Phil Foden, 20, of Man City, just weeks after they were sent home from international duty after breaching lockdown rules in Iceland.
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka make up the English contingent, while Wolves ' new club-record signing Fabio Silva completes the Premier League representatives.
Haaland is arguably favourite to land the prize, which was won by Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix last year.
Image: Offside via Getty Images) Offside via Getty Images)
His sternest competition is likely to come from Sancho though, as well as latest Barcelona prospect Ansu Fati.
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies also has a claim after his impressive treble-winning season at club level.
Davies' international teammate for Canada, Jonathan David, is also among those in the running.
Other notable contenders include Man City winger Ferran Torres, Rennes and France starlet Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid pair Rodrygo and Vinicus, and Barcelona new boy Sergino Dest.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
The award - which is voted on by journalists and given to the best under-21 star of the year - has a long list of big-name stars that have collected the trophy previously.
Kylian Mbappe, Raheem Sterling, Paul Pogba, Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney have all won the accolade since its inauguration in 2003.
This year's edition started as a list of 100 nominees before it was whittled down by public vote to the 20 players now still in contention, with a winner to be announced before the end of the calendar year.
Who should win the Golden Boy award 2020? Have your say below.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Golden Boy 2020 nominees
Mason Greenwood (Man Utd)
Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
Phil Foden (Man City)
Bukayo Saka ( Arsenal )
Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
Ferran Torres (Man City)
Fabio Silva (Wolves)
Ansu Fati (Barcelona)
Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Vinicius (Real Madrid)
Sergino Dest (Barcelona)
Eduardo Camavinga (Rennes)
Mitchel Bakker (PSG)
Jonathan David (Lille)
Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax)
Callum Hudson-Odoi ( Chelsea )
Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Salzburg)
Dejan Kulusevski ( Juventus )
Sandro Tonali (AC Milan - loan from Brescia)
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thedailymirror--2020-10-15--What tier is my area and what are the rules - use our postcode tool to find out

More areas across England were today plunged into stricter lockdown measures in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19 .
From 00.01 on Saturday , eight hotspots - including London and Essex - will be moved from a `` medium '' to `` high '' threat level - meaning people from different households are no longer allowed to meet indoors .
It means that from Saturday half the country 's population will be in either `` high '' or `` very high '' areas .
Areas today moved from Tier 1 - `` medium '' - to Tier 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Essex , Elmbridge , Barrow in Furness , York , North East Derbyshire , Chesterfield and Erewash .
To find out what the rules are in your area , type your postcode into our tool below Health Secretary Matt Hancock this morning told MPs : `` Let us be under no illusions about the danger posed by this virus .
`` Coronavirus is deadly and it is now spreading exponentially in the UK . ''
The new tiered system only came into effect on Wednesday and the decision to re-categorise areas so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the speed at which the virus is again spreading .
Social contact : Existing 'rule of six ' limits on social gatherings remain - indoors and outdoors .
You are still required to obey rules on wearing masks and social distancing .
Pubs and restaurants : Hospitality venues have a 10pm curfew and table service only .
Schools , universities and childcare : Remain open in all circumstances , but universities must reflect wider restrictions in the area .
Travel and transport : There are no restrictions on travel .
Work : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you can .
Weddings and funerals : 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies and receptions .
Funerals can have up to 30 mourners , with only 15 people allowed at the wake .
Sports : Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place , provided rule of six is observed Length of time : Regulations apply to the whole of England and expire after six months , with a 28-day review of the rules .
Social contact : You can not meet anyone outside your household or support bubble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a public setting .
Rule of six limits apply outdoors .
Pubs and restaurants : Hospitality venues have a 10pm curfew and table service only .
Schools , universities and childcare : Remain open in all circumstances , but universities can do more online learning .
Travel and transport : There are no restrictions on travel but you are advised to minimise the number of journey you make .
Work : The advice is to work from home if you can .
Weddings and funerals : 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 30 mourners , with only 15 people allowed at the wake .
Sports : Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place , provided rule of six is observed Length of time : Areas will be reviewed every 14 days , the regulations will be reviewed every 28 days and expire after 6 months Social contact : You can not meet anyone outside your household or support bubble indoors .
Strict rules also ban any meet-ups in private gardens , beer gardens , hospitality or ticketed venues .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not in your household or bubble is in a public open space , such as a park , forest , beach - and in groups of no more than six .
Pubs and restaurants : All bars must close unless they serve food .
You can only buy alcohol if you are also consuming a `` substantial meal '' - not a bar snack .
Schools , universities and childcare : These remain open in all circumstances , but universities can do more online learning .
Travel and transport : You should limit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - except for work and school run journeys .
This is guidance , rather than the law .
People are advised against overnight stays outside the area or having visitors to stay from elsewhere .
Work : The advice is to work from home if you can .
Weddings and funerals : 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies but receptions are banned .
Funerals can have up to 30 mourners , with only 15 people allowed at the wake .
Gyms , hairdressers , public facilities : Local areas can negotiate whether to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as they have in the Liverpool City Region .
Sports : Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place , provided rule of six is observed Length of time : Regulations will be reviewed every 28 days and expire after 6 months .
What areas are in Tiers 2 and 3 ?
• High Peak - the wards of Tintwistle , Padfield , Dinting , St John 's , Old Glossop , Whitfield , Simmondley , Gamesley , Howard Town , Hadfield South and Hadfield North Areas set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday

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Hancock confirms tougher restrictions for London and other parts of England
Hancock confirms tougher restrictions for London and other parts of England
The government has announced that more areas are being moved to a 'high' threat level - meaning eight hotspots will face stricter rules in an effort to stop the spread of Covid-19
What lockdown tier is my area and what are the rules? Use our postcode tool to find out
More areas across England were today plunged into stricter lockdown measures in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.
From 00.01 on Saturday, eight hotspots - including London and Essex - will be moved from a "medium" to "high" threat level - meaning people from different households are no longer allowed to meet indoors.
It means that from Saturday half the country's population will be in either "high" or "very high" areas.
Areas today moved from Tier 1 - "medium" - to Tier 2 - "high" - are London, Essex, Elmbridge, Barrow in Furness, York, North East Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Erewash.
To find out what the rules are in your area, type your postcode into our tool below
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Health Secretary Matt Hancock this morning told MPs: "Let us be under no illusions about the danger posed by this virus.
"Coronavirus is deadly and it is now spreading exponentially in the UK."
The new tiered system only came into effect on Wednesday and the decision to re-categorise areas so soon is an indication of growing concerns about the speed at which the virus is again spreading.
Rules for Tier 1 - 'medium'
Social contact: Existing 'rule of six' limits on social gatherings remain - indoors and outdoors. You are still required to obey rules on wearing masks and social distancing.
Pubs and restaurants: Hospitality venues have a 10pm curfew and table service only.
Schools, universities and childcare: Remain open in all circumstances, but universities must reflect wider restrictions in the area.
Travel and transport: There are no restrictions on travel.
Work: The advice is to work from home if you can.
Weddings and funerals: 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies and receptions. Funerals can have up to 30 mourners, with only 15 people allowed at the wake.
Shops: All retail - including non-essential shops - can stay open.
Gyms, hairdressers, public facilities: These can stay open.
Sports: Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place, provided rule of six is observed
Length of time: Regulations apply to the whole of England and expire after six months, with a 28-day review of the rules.
Rules for Tier 2 - 'high'
Social contact: You cannot meet anyone outside your household or support bubble indoors. This applies at home or in a public setting. Rule of six limits apply outdoors.
Pubs and restaurants: Hospitality venues have a 10pm curfew and table service only.
Schools, universities and childcare: Remain open in all circumstances, but universities can do more online learning.
Travel and transport: There are no restrictions on travel but you are advised to minimise the number of journey you make.
Work: The advice is to work from home if you can.
Weddings and funerals: 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies and receptions. Funerals can have up to 30 mourners, with only 15 people allowed at the wake.
Shops: All retail - including non-essential shops - can stay open.
Gyms, hairdressers, public facilities: These can stay open.
Sports: Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place, provided rule of six is observed
Length of time: Areas will be reviewed every 14 days, the regulations will be reviewed every 28 days and expire after 6 months
Rules for Tier 3 - 'very high'
Social contact: You cannot meet anyone outside your household or support bubble indoors. Strict rules also ban any meet-ups in private gardens, beer gardens, hospitality or ticketed venues. You will only be able to see people not in your household or bubble is in a public open space, such as a park, forest, beach - and in groups of no more than six.
Pubs and restaurants: All bars must close unless they serve food. You can only buy alcohol if you are also consuming a "substantial meal" - not a bar snack.
Schools, universities and childcare: These remain open in all circumstances, but universities can do more online learning.
Travel and transport: You should limit any journeys made outside your local area - except for work and school run journeys. This is guidance, rather than the law. People are advised against overnight stays outside the area or having visitors to stay from elsewhere.
Work: The advice is to work from home if you can.
Weddings and funerals: 15 guests can attend marriage ceremonies but receptions are banned. Funerals can have up to 30 mourners, with only 15 people allowed at the wake.
Shops: All retail - including non-essential shops - can stay open.
Gyms, hairdressers, public facilities: Local areas can negotiate whether to close facilities including casinos and gyms, such as they have in the Liverpool City Region.
Sports: Organised indoor sport and exercise classes can continue to take place, provided rule of six is observed
Length of time: Regulations will be reviewed every 28 days and expire after 6 months.
Three Tiers of lockdown survey After the announcement of the new system earlier this week, Mirror readers gave their verdict. People broadly backed the closures introduced for Liverpool as it became the first area to enter Tier 3, with closure of casinos most heavily supported (80%) and the ban on household mixing least supported, but still favoured by 63% of respondents. The decision to keep universities and schools open was questioned, however, with 63% disagreeing with the decision to keep universities open and respondents split 50:50 on schools. Of respondents who were going to be affected by Tier 3, 41% rated the measures too harsh and 37% too weak. The measures introduced for Tier 2 were rated about right by 41%, with 29% saying they were too weak and 27% too harsh. But 49% of people going into Tier 2 rated the measures as too weak, with just 26% saying they were too harsh. Overall, the new measures were rated too weak by 55%, with 22% saying they were too harsh and 23% about right. Only 23% of people felt the Government cared about their region, with 57% saying they didn't. Sign up for the Mirror's coronavirus briefing email to keep on top of what all the changing rules mean for you. And have your say on all the issues in the comments.
What areas are in Tiers 2 and 3?
Tier 2 - high level
Cheshire
Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire East
Greater Manchester
Manchester
Bolton
Bury
Stockport
Tameside
Trafford
Wigan
Salford
Rochdale
Oldham
Warrington
Warrington
Derbyshire
High Peak - the wards of Tintwistle, Padfield, Dinting, St John's, Old Glossop, Whitfield, Simmondley, Gamesley, Howard Town, Hadfield South and Hadfield North
Lancashire
Lancashire
Blackpool
Preston
Blackburn with Darwen
Burnley
West Yorkshire
Leeds
Bradford
Kirklees
Calderdale
Wakefield
South Yorkshire
Barnsley
Rotherham
Doncaster
Sheffield
North East
Newcastle
South Tyneside
North Tyneside
Gateshead
Sunderland
Durham
Northumberland
Tees Valley
Middlesbrough
Redcar and Cleveland
Stockton-on-Tees
Darlington
Hartlepool
West Midlands
Birmingham
Sandwell
Solihull
Wolverhampton
Walsall
Leicester
Leicester
Oadby and Wigston
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
Nottingham City
Areas set to move into Tier 2 from 00.01 on Saturday
London
Essex
Elmbridge
Barrow-in-Furness
York
North East Derbyshire
Erewash
Chesterfield
Tier 3 - very high
Merseyside


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Inside Phil Schofield and Fern Britton's bitter feud amid his fresh 'heartbreak'

Philip Schofield and his This Morning co-host Fern Britton were the darlings of day time TV when they shared the sofa .
But following her departure from the hit ITV talk show in 2009 , the pair 's seemingly once close friendship appears to have turned sour .
In his poignant autobiography , Phil claims Fern did n't contact him when he came out as gay earlier this year - but did send a message to his wife , Steph .
Writing in his new book Life 's What You Make It about Fern 's reaction , Phil says : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did n't text me .
She did text Steph though , which was really kind . ''
Phil publicly came out in an emotional interview with This Morning co-host and best friend , Holly Willoughby , in February after he posted a powerful post on Instagram .
He also addresses a row he had with Fern while they were both working on the mid-morning show .
Phil said : `` I walked back into the makeup room and calmly said , 'Please do n't do that to me again . '
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the point Fern decided she did n't want to do This Morning any more . ''
Fern and Phil 's strained relationship was back in the spotlight two years ago when This Morning celebrated its 30th birthday .
She was invited onto the show to share her memories of working alongside Phil but things turned awkward when she claimed she had n't been invited to the This Morning BAFTA ceremony .
Phil disputed this and made a jibe on Twitter about # memoryloss .
He wrote : `` Odd really , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ d have loved her to be there .
A vital and much loved part of the show . ''
Another journalist asked why Phil had n't assumed that there had been `` some time of miscommunication rather than making a jibe about ' # memoryloss ' . ''
Fern retweeted the comment , remarking : `` No .
I had no invitation to decline . ''
It later emerged her agents had failed to give her the invitation after assuming she would be busy .
It was half way through Fern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made the decision to hand in her notice on This Morning .
At the time , her friends claimed she felt `` undervalued by ITV '' and that she was `` living in Phil 's shadow '' .
There were also claims that she had found out she was being paid £250,000 a year less than her co-host .
In addition , there were also reports that Phil was earning three times Fern 's salary when the duo were presenting Mr and Mrs together .
It was claimed he picked up £45,000 an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has denied that she made the decision to leave This Morning because of salaries .
She told Hello !
magazine : “ That certainly wasn ’ t true , not least because I had no idea what Phillip had been paid .
I knew what I was being paid and it was more than fair .
`` It is appalling that , if you are doing the same job as a man , you are paid less and I am absolutely all for equal pay but at the time , even if Phillip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was doing more programmes on television . ''
When she announced she was leaving This Morning , Fern simply addressed the whole This Morning team and did n't mention her co-host specifically .
And when Phil was interviewed four years later he admitted that he and Fern no longer chatted .
He told Heat in 2013 : `` No , not really .
We were involved in the show and mates at the time , but we do n't really .
I see Phil [ Fern 's husband , chef Phil Vickery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' ...
But we 're not in touch now . ''
Fern was also interviewed at the same time .
She said : `` I always say Phillip and I had an indefinable chemistry which seemed to work well on-screen , she said .
We 'got ' each other .
We enjoyed a laugh .
And viewers seemed to warm to that .
`` But , like Morecambe and Wise , we chose not to live in each other ’ s pockets .
We were a great professional partnership but we never went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed with Phillip what he and I were earning .
I was happy doing the show and happy with my salary . ''
And in 2013 , the same year , she was n't at This Morning 's 25th birthday celebrations .
Fern denied rumours she had been snubbed due to a feud with Phil and instead said it had simply been because she was busy .
However , in Phil 's autobiography he recalls some of his fonder memories while hosting This Morning with Fern .
The Dancing On Ice presenter had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minge - that was an in joke between the two of them .
Phil came up with the moniker when Fern dropped a bottle of mint sauce on the floor and it went up her nightdress .
He even referred to Fern as Minty live on TV , which used to make her fall about laughing .
Phil explained : `` She made me roar when she said that once , she was closing a sash window whilst naked .
`` She suddenly realised the next-door neighbour was looking up at her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bedroom mirror to see how she looked !
`` She thought she must have looked like the three of spades ! ''
• Life 's What You Make It by Phillip Schofield is out now

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jane Lavender, Rose Hill)

Fern Britton co-hosted This Morning alongside Philip Schofield between 2002 and 2009 but it seems the pair are no longer close friends
Philip Schofield and his This Morning co-host Fern Britton were the darlings of day time TV when they shared the sofa.
But following her departure from the hit ITV talk show in 2009, the pair's seemingly once close friendship appears to have turned sour.
In his poignant autobiography, Phil claims Fern didn't contact him when he came out as gay earlier this year - but did send a message to his wife, Steph.
Writing in his new book Life's What You Make It about Fern's reaction, Phil says: "When I came out, she didn't text me. She did text Steph though, which was really kind."
Phil publicly came out in an emotional interview with This Morning co-host and best friend, Holly Willoughby, in February after he posted a powerful post on Instagram.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
He also addresses a row he had with Fern while they were both working on the mid-morning show.
Phil said: "I walked back into the makeup room and calmly said, 'Please don't do that to me again.'
"I think, for whatever reason, that was the point Fern decided she didn't want to do This Morning any more."
Fern and Phil's strained relationship was back in the spotlight two years ago when This Morning celebrated its 30th birthday.
She was invited onto the show to share her memories of working alongside Phil but things turned awkward when she claimed she hadn't been invited to the This Morning BAFTA ceremony.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Phil disputed this and made a jibe on Twitter about #memoryloss.
He wrote: "Odd really, because she was invited and declined #memoryloss we’d have loved her to be there. A vital and much loved part of the show."
Another journalist asked why Phil hadn't assumed that there had been "some time of miscommunication rather than making a jibe about '#memoryloss'."
Fern retweeted the comment, remarking: "No. I had no invitation to decline." It later emerged her agents had failed to give her the invitation after assuming she would be busy.
It was half way through Fern's two year £1.5million contract that she made the decision to hand in her notice on This Morning.
Image: ITV) ITV)
At the time, her friends claimed she felt "undervalued by ITV" and that she was "living in Phil's shadow".
There were also claims that she had found out she was being paid £250,000 a year less than her co-host.
In addition, there were also reports that Phil was earning three times Fern's salary when the duo were presenting Mr and Mrs together.
It was claimed he picked up £45,000 an hour while Fern earned £15,000.
Fern has denied that she made the decision to leave This Morning because of salaries.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She told Hello! magazine: “That certainly wasn’t true, not least because I had no idea what Phillip had been paid. I knew what I was being paid and it was more than fair.
"It is appalling that, if you are doing the same job as a man, you are paid less and I am absolutely all for equal pay but at the time, even if Phillip had been paid more than me, he was doing more programmes on television."
When she announced she was leaving This Morning, Fern simply addressed the whole This Morning team and didn't mention her co-host specifically.
And when Phil was interviewed four years later he admitted that he and Fern no longer chatted.
He told Heat in 2013: "No, not really. We were involved in the show and mates at the time, but we don't really. I see Phil [Fern's husband, chef Phil Vickery] when he's in 'This Morning'... But we're not in touch now."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Fern was also interviewed at the same time.
She said: "I always say Phillip and I had an indefinable chemistry which seemed to work well on-screen, she said. We 'got' each other. We enjoyed a laugh. And viewers seemed to warm to that.
"But, like Morecambe and Wise, we chose not to live in each other’s pockets. We were a great professional partnership but we never went on holiday together.
"I never discussed with Phillip what he and I were earning. I was happy doing the show and happy with my salary."
And in 2013, the same year, she wasn't at This Morning's 25th birthday celebrations.
Fern denied rumours she had been snubbed due to a feud with Phil and instead said it had simply been because she was busy.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
However, in Phil's autobiography he recalls some of his fonder memories while hosting This Morning with Fern.
The Dancing On Ice presenter had a hilarious nickname for Fern - Minty Minge - that was an in joke between the two of them.
Phil came up with the moniker when Fern dropped a bottle of mint sauce on the floor and it went up her nightdress.
He even referred to Fern as Minty live on TV, which used to make her fall about laughing.
Phil explained: "She made me roar when she said that once, she was closing a sash window whilst naked.
"She suddenly realised the next-door neighbour was looking up at her and immediately repeated the pose in front of the bedroom mirror to see how she looked!
"She thought she must have looked like the three of spades!"


thedailymirror--2020-10-16--The Osbourne's epic family photo shows Ozzy's spirit and Kelly's transformation

Ozzy Osbourne has shown that he is still full of his old spirit and mischief in a new family photo of The Osbournes .
The 71-year-old Black Sabbath front man has been battling Parkinson 's disease and while he is starting to show the effects of the debilitating illness , he is still showing that he can be a menace at Halloween as his family gather for an epic new portrait .
Dressed in black and wearing a hat to match , his shoulder length hair continues to cascade from beneath his headwear .
Sitting on the edge of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mouth open as he looks happy with his lot at the moment .
He has one hand on his walking cane , while is other hand is held by his 35-year-old daughter Kelly , who showcases her incredible six-stone weight loss as she stands next to him with one of the family 's infamous Chihuahua 's in her arms .
Kelly has spoken out about how she has gained self-confidence since losing weight and now feels `` fierce '' She claimed that she shed the pounds with a vegan lifestyle and new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underwent a secret gastric sleeve procedure two years ago to help her achieve this slimmed-down look .
Sharon Osbourne is the picture of calmness as she sits next to Ozzy with one hand on his knee .
The former X Factor judge changed up her trademark fiery red hair for a new silver look before coronavirus sent the world into lockdown .
With the family promoting a Halloween special on the Travel Channel , in which they open up their 'haunted ' house for the cameras .
Jack completes the family portrait after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking casual in a lumberjack shirt and baseball cap .
Aimee Osbourne continues her desire to not be involved in any media with her family as she is the noticeable absentee from the snap .
Fans of the family were loving what they were seeing though , with one commenting : `` What a great shot of the family !
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♥ '' Another added : `` I absolutely have so much admiration for you all . ''
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The Osbournes have shown that they are still full of the devil as the pose for a Halloween inspired family photo as they open up their 'haunted' house
Ozzy Osbourne has shown that he is still full of his old spirit and mischief in a new family photo of The Osbournes.
The 71-year-old Black Sabbath front man has been battling Parkinson's disease and while he is starting to show the effects of the debilitating illness, he is still showing that he can be a menace at Halloween as his family gather for an epic new portrait.
Dressed in black and wearing a hat to match, his shoulder length hair continues to cascade from beneath his headwear.
Sitting on the edge of an opulent looking sofa, Ozzy is wide-eyed and mouth open as he looks happy with his lot at the moment.
He has one hand on his walking cane, while is other hand is held by his 35-year-old daughter Kelly, who showcases her incredible six-stone weight loss as she stands next to him with one of the family's infamous Chihuahua's in her arms.
Image: Travel Channel/Instagram) Travel Channel/Instagram)
Kelly has spoken out about how she has gained self-confidence since losing weight and now feels "fierce"
She claimed that she shed the pounds with a vegan lifestyle and new exercise routine but has since revealed she underwent a secret gastric sleeve procedure two years ago to help her achieve this slimmed-down look.
Sharon Osbourne is the picture of calmness as she sits next to Ozzy with one hand on his knee.
Image: Travel Channel/Instagram) Travel Channel/Instagram)
The former X Factor judge changed up her trademark fiery red hair for a new silver look before coronavirus sent the world into lockdown.
With the family promoting a Halloween special on the Travel Channel, in which they open up their 'haunted' house for the cameras.
Jack completes the family portrait after recovering from a bout of Covid-19, looking casual in a lumberjack shirt and baseball cap.
Image: Travel Channel/Instagram) Travel Channel/Instagram)
Aimee Osbourne continues her desire to not be involved in any media with her family as she is the noticeable absentee from the snap.
Fans of the family were loving what they were seeing though, with one commenting: "What a great shot of the family!!!! ♥"
Another added: "I absolutely have so much admiration for you all."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.