thedailymirror--2020-10-26--Family covers home with Christmas decorations to cheer up neighbours

A family has put up their Christmas decorations almost four months early to help cheer up their neighbours during the coronavirus pandemic .
Sarah Williams ' festive wish is for `` everything to get back to normal '' , with her home in Trebanog , Rhondda Valley , Wales , having been adorned with lights and an inflatable penguin and snowman .
Partner Craig Robotham 's daughter has spent several months this year in hospital and the couple wanted to do `` something cheerful '' .
And if not for the current rainy weather , they 'd have already put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales Online .
Sarah said : `` The decorations have been up for three or four weeks already .
`` We don ’ t normally put them up that early , but there has been so much going on this year with the pandemic .
`` We can ’ t have Halloween or bonfire night , and my step-daughter has had a tough time of it this year also being in hospital for a few months so we just thought we ’ d do something cheerful .
`` Our neighbours love it and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the street so people can take a look .
She went on to say : `` My Christmas wish would be for everything to get back to normal .
I just hope what we 've done puts a smile on people 's faces . ''
Craig added : `` We 've still got more decorations to put up , it 's just the weather stopping us .
We love Christmas in general and we just want to make it last as long as we can . ''
Leanne Wood , MS for Rhondda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while out having a walk in the Rhondda last week and wondered if it was the first trimmed up house in Wales .
`` We all need a bit of cheer in our lives during these challenging times .
Lots of people want to make their streets and communities brighter through the dark winter months , and no one can be faulted for that instinct . ''

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Sarah Williams and Craig Robotham have decorated their Trebanog, Rhondda Valley, Wales, home with lights and an inflatable penguin and snowman amid the coronavirus pandemic
A family has put up their Christmas decorations almost four months early to help cheer up their neighbours during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sarah Williams' festive wish is for "everything to get back to normal", with her home in Trebanog, Rhondda Valley, Wales, having been adorned with lights and an inflatable penguin and snowman.
Partner Craig Robotham's daughter has spent several months this year in hospital and the couple wanted to do "something cheerful".
And if not for the current rainy weather, they'd have already put up more decorations, the dad told Wales Online.
Sarah said: "The decorations have been up for three or four weeks already.
Image: Richard Swingler) Richard Swingler)
"We don’t normally put them up that early, but there has been so much going on this year with the pandemic.
"We can’t have Halloween or bonfire night, and my step-daughter has had a tough time of it this year also being in hospital for a few months so we just thought we’d do something cheerful.
Image: Richard Swingler) Richard Swingler)
"Our neighbours love it and we’ve had cars stopping in the street so people can take a look.
She went on to say: "My Christmas wish would be for everything to get back to normal. I just hope what we've done puts a smile on people's faces."
Craig added: "We've still got more decorations to put up, it's just the weather stopping us. We love Christmas in general and we just want to make it last as long as we can."
Leanne Wood, MS for Rhondda said: "I saw this house while out having a walk in the Rhondda last week and wondered if it was the first trimmed up house in Wales.
"We all need a bit of cheer in our lives during these challenging times. Lots of people want to make their streets and communities brighter through the dark winter months, and no one can be faulted for that instinct."


thedailymirror--2020-10-26--Jersey Shore's Deena Cortese announces that she's pregnant with second child

Jersey Shore 's Deena Cortese has announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Chris Buckner .
The 33-year-old reality star , who is also mum to 21-month-old son CJ , confirmed the news on her social media on Sunday .
The television personality made the announcement in front of her 3.1 million Instagram followers alongside a collection of adorable family portraits .
In the snaps , Deena and her husband Chris shared a tender moment with CJ as they geared up for celebrating Halloween later this week .
The trio were dressed in adorable spooky outfits as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decorated home .
`` We ’ re so excited to announce we ’ re expecting Baby Buckner # 2 May 1 , 2021 , '' Deena wrote .
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CJ is going to be the best big brother ever !
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# blessed # growingfamily sooo for everyone that was asking YES YES YES ..I ’ m pregnant , '' the reality star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married in October 2017 , were over the moon to announce the exciting news to their friends and followers .
Her husband also commented on Deena 's post : `` Anotha 1 !
Love you so much babe .
To the best mama bear ever ! ''
Deena was quickly inundated with messages from her Jersey Shore co-stars as well as fans who wished the mum to be congratulations .
Mike Sorrentino ' wife Lauren penned a tender message for the couple , writing : `` Yay !
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We 're so excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Love you . ''
Their announcement comes just under two years after the couple welcomed their first child together Christopher John , also known as CJ in January 2019 .
Deena shot to fame when she appeared on Jersey Shore in 2010 before leaving two years later .
The reality star then returned for Jersey Shore : Family Vacation , that has recently been confirmed to be returning for Season 4 in November .
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Jersey Shore star Deena Cortese is expecting her second child with husband Chris Buckner. The reality star announced the happy news on her social media alongside several adorable family photographs
Jersey Shore's Deena Cortese announces that she's pregnant with second child
Jersey Shore's Deena Cortese has announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Chris Buckner.
The 33-year-old reality star, who is also mum to 21-month-old son CJ, confirmed the news on her social media on Sunday.
The television personality made the announcement in front of her 3.1 million Instagram followers alongside a collection of adorable family portraits.
In the snaps, Deena and her husband Chris shared a tender moment with CJ as they geared up for celebrating Halloween later this week.
The trio were dressed in adorable spooky outfits as they stood in front of their beautifully decorated home.
"We’re so excited to announce we’re expecting Baby Buckner #2 May 1, 2021," Deena wrote.
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"Our hearts are filled with so much love and joy! CJ is going to be the best big brother ever!!!
" #blessed #growingfamily sooo for everyone that was asking YES YES YES ..I’m pregnant," the reality star concluded.
Deena and Chris, who married in October 2017, were over the moon to announce the exciting news to their friends and followers.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Her husband also commented on Deena's post: "Anotha 1 ! Love you so much babe. To the best mama bear ever!"
Deena was quickly inundated with messages from her Jersey Shore co-stars as well as fans who wished the mum to be congratulations.
Mike Sorrentino' wife Lauren penned a tender message for the couple, writing: "Yay!! We're so excited for you guys, another little meatball. Love you."
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Their announcement comes just under two years after the couple welcomed their first child together Christopher John, also known as CJ in January 2019.
Deena shot to fame when she appeared on Jersey Shore in 2010 before leaving two years later.
The reality star then returned for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, that has recently been confirmed to be returning for Season 4 in November.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-26--Post Office axe 600 free-to-use cash machines 'as part of new ATM investment'

Hundreds of free-to-use cash machines will be scrapped as part of a Post Office investment in new ATMs .
The Post Office has announced a £16 million investment that will result in it owning and operating around 1,400 free-to-use cash ATMs which will be fitted with the latest technology .
But it will mean around 600 fewer free-to-use cash points at post offices than there are currently .
The Post Office already has an agreement with many banks which enables their customers to do day-to-day banking , such as paying in and withdrawing cash , over the counter in branches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed , it will be providing marketing support to postmasters , such as posters , to encourage customers to withdraw cash over the counter .
The 1,400 ATMs being retained include nearly 60 which are not commercially viable but are in locations where the next free-to-use machine is a significant distance away .
Martin Kearsley , banking director at the Post Office , said : “ Our estate of Post Office-owned and operated ATMs will see postmasters operating some of the most modern and secure ATMs in the market .
“ We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have decided to retain a free-to-access ATM to serve the community ’ s needs despite it not being commercially viable .
“ In the areas where we have been unable to sustainably operate the existing ATMs , customers can still withdraw cash over the counter free of charge and in a secure manner .
“ Many of our branches are open long hours and at weekends , ensuring continued access to cash.
” The Post Office said it has reviewed each ATM and considered factors such as weekly usage and the proximity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the £16 million investment is one of the largest in the market for over a decade and it has to make sure it delivers the best returns in the long term .
The 600 machines that will close will be shut in a phased approach by March 2022 .
The Post Office said the investment will be focused on maintaining and upgrading existing cash machines , but it has not ruled out operating more ATMs in the future when the new technology is in place .
This could be to support the opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reflect increased demand in a particular area .
At present , the Post Office does not own or operate any ATMs at its branches .
They are owned and operated by its partner , the Bank of Ireland , which is exiting this area in the UK .
Towards the end of 2021 , the first ATM will be migrated to the Post Office estate , with all machines transferring by the end of March 2022 .
All ATMs will be replaced with new devices with the latest cash dispensing technology and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-2023 .
Cash use declined sharply at the start of the coronavirus pandemic , with some retailers asking customers to pay by alternatives such as cards , but many people still rely on cash and there are concerns that rural and deprived communities face being cut off .

Instead, in affected areas posters will be put up to encourage customers to withdraw cash over the counter as 1,400 ATMs are to be fitted with the latest technology
Hundreds of free-to-use cash machines will be scrapped as part of a Post Office investment in new ATMs.
The Post Office has announced a £16 million investment that will result in it owning and operating around 1,400 free-to-use cash ATMs which will be fitted with the latest technology.
But it will mean around 600 fewer free-to-use cash points at post offices than there are currently.
The Post Office already has an agreement with many banks which enables their customers to do day-to-day banking, such as paying in and withdrawing cash, over the counter in branches.
In areas where ATMs will be closed, it will be providing marketing support to postmasters, such as posters, to encourage customers to withdraw cash over the counter.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The 1,400 ATMs being retained include nearly 60 which are not commercially viable but are in locations where the next free-to-use machine is a significant distance away.
Martin Kearsley, banking director at the Post Office, said: “Our estate of Post Office-owned and operated ATMs will see postmasters operating some of the most modern and secure ATMs in the market.
“We have also identified almost 60 additional locations where we have decided to retain a free-to-access ATM to serve the community’s needs despite it not being commercially viable.
“In the areas where we have been unable to sustainably operate the existing ATMs, customers can still withdraw cash over the counter free of charge and in a secure manner.
“Many of our branches are open long hours and at weekends, ensuring continued access to cash.”
The Post Office said it has reviewed each ATM and considered factors such as weekly usage and the proximity of other free facilities.
It said the £16 million investment is one of the largest in the market for over a decade and it has to make sure it delivers the best returns in the long term.
The 600 machines that will close will be shut in a phased approach by March 2022.
The Post Office said the investment will be focused on maintaining and upgrading existing cash machines, but it has not ruled out operating more ATMs in the future when the new technology is in place.
This could be to support the opening of a new post office, or to reflect increased demand in a particular area.
At present, the Post Office does not own or operate any ATMs at its branches. They are owned and operated by its partner, the Bank of Ireland, which is exiting this area in the UK.
Towards the end of 2021, the first ATM will be migrated to the Post Office estate, with all machines transferring by the end of March 2022.
All ATMs will be replaced with new devices with the latest cash dispensing technology and security measures, to be completed by mid-2023.
Cash use declined sharply at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with some retailers asking customers to pay by alternatives such as cards, but many people still rely on cash and there are concerns that rural and deprived communities face being cut off.


thedailymirror--2020-10-26--Keep £20 a week rise in Universal Credit, says study aimed at tackling poverty

A cash boost for struggling families is urgently needed to spare up to 700,000 children from poverty , a report warns today .
Strengthening the welfare system by doubling child benefit payments or hiking Universal Credit and tax credits for kids would help the poorest families , according to a study by the Institute for Public Policy Research and the Trades Union Congress .
In a research paper published today , they call on ministers to pump cash into childcare to ensure parents can continue to work during the coronavirus crisis .
The “ family stimulus ” demanded would help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , increasing GDP by £19billion , they claimed .
The Government should maintain the emergency £20 increase to Universal Credit and tax credits made at the beginning of the pandemic but which is due to end in April , they say .
TUC general secretary Frances O ’ Grady said : “ We need additional protection for children and families as part of the Government ’ s wider package of support .
“ Some of this must go directly to families to prevent an increase in child poverty and to lift more families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s vital to support childcare services too , which have been heavily hit by the pandemic .
“ When a childcare provider goes out of business , the knock-on effects are dreadful for working parents , employers and the economy .
“ Without childcare , many parents would have to reduce their hours , or may not be able to work at all , and that will hold back our economic recovery.
” Poverty in Britain is generally defined as having a household income below 60 % of the average .
Researchers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families – doubling child benefit and increasing the child element of Universal Credit by £20 a week per child and removing the two-child limit .
The child benefit move would inject £14billion into the economy over the next 18 months and lift more than 500,000 children and 200,000 adults out of poverty , they say .
Increasing the child element of Universal Credit and removing the two-child limit would pump £11billion into the economy over the next 18 months and raise more than 700,000 children and 300,000 adults out of poverty , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carys Roberts said : “ Families across the country are in dire financial straits and hundreds of thousands more will have the rug pulled from under them this winter through no fault of their own .
“ We have one of the least generous social security systems of any developed country .
“ The higher payments we ’ re calling for with the TUC today will mean fewer families forced to rely on foodbanks to feed their children or otherwise scrambling to keep themselves afloat as the pandemic continues .
“ Putting more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of thousands of children from the scarring effects of poverty over the next 18 months .
“ But this family stimulus will also mean an economic stimulus – helping to keep the economy going as we push through the pandemic , and preventing even more jobs being lost.
” A Government spokeswoman said : “ This Government has consistently supported the lowest-paid families .
“ We have raised the living wage , ended the benefit freeze and funded free childcare in addition to allowing up to 85 % of childcare costs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This is on top of £9.3billion extra welfare support during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ The benefit cap provides a reasonable safety net of support for the most vulnerable and some claimants may qualify for a nine-month period where Universal Credit is not capped.
” Separately , the Government today announced working parents on the Government ’ s coronavirus support schemes will still be eligible for childcare support even if their income falls below the minimum threshold requirement .
From Sunday , eligible working parents who receive help through the Government ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Self-Employed Income Support Scheme will continue to receive their childcare entitlements – including the 30 hours offer and Tax-Free Childcare , even if their income temporarily falls below the threshold whilst on the schemes .
Children 's Minister Vicky Ford said : “ This Government is increasing the safety net available to families , protecting working parents and our dedicated early years sector .
“ This has been our constant priority , which is why I am so pleased to see attendance rates rising , as more parents return to work and take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Covid-19 struck .
“ It ’ s testament to the hard work of early years professionals that these numbers are returning to what we would have seen before the pandemic .
“ We know challenges remain for many families , which is why we continue to protect parents ’ eligibility for our free childcare offers so they retain this vital support .
”

EXCLUSIVE: The Trades Union Congress and Institute for Public Policy Research have unveiled a plan to ease poverty among hard-up families
Tories told to keep £20-a-week Universal Credit rise to spare 700,000 kids from poverty
A cash boost for struggling families is urgently needed to spare up to 700,000 children from poverty, a report warns today.
Strengthening the welfare system by doubling child benefit payments or hiking Universal Credit and tax credits for kids would help the poorest families, according to a study by the Institute for Public Policy Research and the Trades Union Congress.
In a research paper published today, they call on ministers to pump cash into childcare to ensure parents can continue to work during the coronavirus crisis.
The “family stimulus” demanded would help boost the economy through higher household spending, increasing GDP by £19billion, they claimed.
The Government should maintain the emergency £20 increase to Universal Credit and tax credits made at the beginning of the pandemic but which is due to end in April, they say.
TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady said: “We need additional protection for children and families as part of the Government’s wider package of support.
“Some of this must go directly to families to prevent an increase in child poverty and to lift more families above the poverty line – and it’s vital to support childcare services too, which have been heavily hit by the pandemic.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“When a childcare provider goes out of business, the knock-on effects are dreadful for working parents, employers and the economy.
“Without childcare, many parents would have to reduce their hours, or may not be able to work at all, and that will hold back our economic recovery.”
Poverty in Britain is generally defined as having a household income below 60% of the average.
Researchers examined two ways to boost cash to families – doubling child benefit and increasing the child element of Universal Credit by £20 a week per child and removing the two-child limit.
The child benefit move would inject £14billion into the economy over the next 18 months and lift more than 500,000 children and 200,000 adults out of poverty, they say.
Increasing the child element of Universal Credit and removing the two-child limit would pump £11billion into the economy over the next 18 months and raise more than 700,000 children and 300,000 adults out of poverty, according to the study.
IPPR executive director Carys Roberts said: “Families across the country are in dire financial straits and hundreds of thousands more will have the rug pulled from under them this winter through no fault of their own.
Image: iStockphoto) iStockphoto)
“The Government’s plan is missing a crucial piece of support.
“We have one of the least generous social security systems of any developed country.
“The higher payments we’re calling for with the TUC today will mean fewer families forced to rely on foodbanks to feed their children or otherwise scrambling to keep themselves afloat as the pandemic continues.
“Putting more money into families’ pockets will spare hundreds of thousands of children from the scarring effects of poverty over the next 18 months.
“But this family stimulus will also mean an economic stimulus – helping to keep the economy going as we push through the pandemic, and preventing even more jobs being lost.”
A Government spokeswoman said: “This Government has consistently supported the lowest-paid families.
“We have raised the living wage, ended the benefit freeze and funded free childcare in addition to allowing up to 85% of childcare costs to be claimed back on Universal Credit.
“This is on top of £9.3billion extra welfare support during the coronavirus pandemic.
“The benefit cap provides a reasonable safety net of support for the most vulnerable and some claimants may qualify for a nine-month period where Universal Credit is not capped.”
Separately, the Government today announced working parents on the Government’s coronavirus support schemes will still be eligible for childcare support even if their income falls below the minimum threshold requirement.
From Sunday, eligible working parents who receive help through the Government’s new Job Support Scheme and extended Self-Employed Income Support Scheme will continue to receive their childcare entitlements – including the 30 hours offer and Tax-Free Childcare, even if their income temporarily falls below the threshold whilst on the schemes.
Children's Minister Vicky Ford said: “This Government is increasing the safety net available to families, protecting working parents and our dedicated early years sector.
“This has been our constant priority, which is why I am so pleased to see attendance rates rising, as more parents return to work and take up the formal childcare arrangements they used before Covid-19 struck.
“It’s testament to the hard work of early years professionals that these numbers are returning to what we would have seen before the pandemic.
“We know challenges remain for many families, which is why we continue to protect parents’ eligibility for our free childcare offers so they retain this vital support.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-26--Kara Tointon is expecting a second baby with her fiancé Marius in happy surprise

Strictly Come Dancing 's 2010 winner , 37 , is expecting her second baby boy with her fiancé Marius Jensen .
Already the couple have been raising their son Frey after they welcomed him into the world in November 2018 .
Her pregnancy was a happy surprise for the lovebirds who wanted to give their son Frey a sibling .
`` I think this year has brought so many things in different ways .
At the beginning of the year I was due to start a play , and now I am at home in a little cocoon and pregnant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We really wanted a sibling for Frey .
So we said : 'If it happens , it happens ; let 's go with the flow , ' and it happened much quicker than we expected .
I did the test in May .
We were n't shocked but it was a surprise , and we feel so lucky ... '' Kara does n't mind having a second boy , especially as she had such a close relationship with her sister Hannah growing up .
She added : `` I am thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brother .
I 'll be outnumbered with Marius and two boys but bring it on . ''
In gorgeous photos , the pregnant starlet debuted her baby bump in a shoot with Hello !
magazine .
Her baby bump took centre stage as the star slipped into a vibrant purple knitted dress for the occasion .
As temperatures cooled , the bombshell wore her cardigan with appliqué embroidery flowers falling off her shoulders .
Her honeycomb locks cascaded down her back and bounced off her shoulders .
Their love spans at least three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debuted their romance at the Wimbledon tennis championships in 2017 .
Last year , Kara had opened up about her plans to marry her fiancé in her partner 's native Norway in 2020 .
At the time , the actress said her mum 's health was her `` priority '' as she had n't been very well over the past year .
She told Lorraine in September last year : `` We are hoping next year , perhaps in Norway or maybe in London .
My mum has n't been too well over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want her to be able to enjoy it .
`` Seeing her with Frey and dealing with everything she has to right now is overwhelming and I couldn ’ t be more proud .
`` I just want her to be back to herself again .
That ’ s our priority . ''
No update on the couple 's wedding planning has been revealed since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe .
Many couples have been forced to cancel or reschedule their wedding dates .
Numbers of people at a wedding has dropped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ongoing COVID-19 pandemic .
Recently , Kara called her final Strictly dance a `` car crash '' as she endured an injury hours before her performance .
The Strictly winner danced with her pro partner Artem Chigvintsev through the agony after she had a torn ligament in her arm .
She exclusively told Mirror Online : `` I always get a little bit upset about my final .
`` You are meant to get better every week , but I had quite a bad injury in the final the day before , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` On the day of the final , I was in quite a lot of pain .
So my final dance was a bit of a car crash .
It was just awful because I could n't really move . ''

Strictly Come Dancing's 2010 winner Kara Tointon, 37, is expecting her second baby with her fiancé Marius Jensen after they welcomed their son Frey in November 2018
Kara Tointon is expecting a second baby with her fiancé Marius in happy surprise
Kara Tointon is pregnant again.
Strictly Come Dancing's 2010 winner, 37, is expecting her second baby boy with her fiancé Marius Jensen.
Already the couple have been raising their son Frey after they welcomed him into the world in November 2018.
Her pregnancy was a happy surprise for the lovebirds who wanted to give their son Frey a sibling.
"I think this year has brought so many things in different ways. At the beginning of the year I was due to start a play, and now I am at home in a little cocoon and pregnant," she told Hello! magazine.
Image: (Credit too long, see caption)) (Credit too long, see caption))
"We really wanted a sibling for Frey. So we said: 'If it happens, it happens; let's go with the flow,' and it happened much quicker than we expected. I did the test in May. We weren't shocked but it was a surprise, and we feel so lucky..."
Kara doesn't mind having a second boy, especially as she had such a close relationship with her sister Hannah growing up.
She added: "I am thinking how lovely for Frey to have a brother. I'll be outnumbered with Marius and two boys but bring it on."
In gorgeous photos, the pregnant starlet debuted her baby bump in a shoot with Hello! magazine.
Image: James Veysey/REX) James Veysey/REX)
Her baby bump took centre stage as the star slipped into a vibrant purple knitted dress for the occasion.
As temperatures cooled, the bombshell wore her cardigan with appliqué embroidery flowers falling off her shoulders.
Her honeycomb locks cascaded down her back and bounced off her shoulders.
Their love spans at least three years back to when Kara and Marius debuted their romance at the Wimbledon tennis championships in 2017.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Last year, Kara had opened up about her plans to marry her fiancé in her partner's native Norway in 2020.
At the time, the actress said her mum's health was her "priority" as she hadn't been very well over the past year.
She told Lorraine in September last year: "We are hoping next year, perhaps in Norway or maybe in London. My mum hasn't been too well over the last year or so and I want her to be able to enjoy it.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
"Seeing her with Frey and dealing with everything she has to right now is overwhelming and I couldn’t be more proud.
"I just want her to be back to herself again. That’s our priority."
No update on the couple's wedding planning has been revealed since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe.
Many couples have been forced to cancel or reschedule their wedding dates.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Numbers of people at a wedding has dropped again from 30 to 15 amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Recently, Kara called her final Strictly dance a "car crash" as she endured an injury hours before her performance.
The Strictly winner danced with her pro partner Artem Chigvintsev through the agony after she had a torn ligament in her arm.
She exclusively told Mirror Online: "I always get a little bit upset about my final.
"You are meant to get better every week, but I had quite a bad injury in the final the day before, I pulled some ligaments in my arm.
"On the day of the final, I was in quite a lot of pain. So my final dance was a bit of a car crash. It was just awful because I couldn't really move."


thedailymirror--2020-10-26--Amazon kick off early Black Friday deals from today across all categories

Amazon has kicked off its Black Friday sale event today - a whole month early .
Shoppers will be able to make the most of big savings on daily deals across all categories , including toys , beauty and Amazon 's popular own-brand devices , right up until 27 November .
The move comes just weeks after Amazon 's Prime Day sale , which was pushed back from its usual summer date due to the global pandemic .
In addition to plenty of products featured in the sale , Amazon is also offering three months free Music Unlimited premium for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unlimited subscribers can upgrade for free to the Family Plan for three months and get access for six accounts .
What Amazon Black Friday 2020 deals will be on offer ?
As with previous years , the online retail giant will be launching hundreds of 'Deals of the Day ' in the run up to Black Friday .
Shoppers can also make the most of limited 'Lightning Deals ' that are only available while stocks last ( if you 're a Prime member you will get 30 minutes early access to these ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed by some special discounts to coincide with Cyber Monday on 30 November .
As many popular items tend to sell out fast , it 's advisable to hop online early to avoid missing out on the limited discounted stock .
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you 're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to , and during Black Friday , you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback .
The cashback site is giving all new members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories .
To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by 23:59pm on 30th November , 2020 .
TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus , which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers .
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Amazon Black Friday deals 2021: The best early discounts on 4K TVs, Airpods and more
It's nearly Black Friday, and the moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived - Amazon has started to drop the prices of some big branded items and we're ready to shop til' we drop.
The popular online retailer first introduced some discounts earlier this week - a few days before the big day arrives. Black Friday is taking place on the 26th November this year, and we're expecting to see bigger and better discounts than ever before.
Amazon have already been slashed across much-anticipated branded items like Apple, Samsung and Shark cordless vaccum cleaners to name a just a few.
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Amazon also have some great offers across a range of popular electronic devices, including TVs, laptops, tablets wireless headphones and more. Here are some of our favourites so far:
Does amazon have Black Friday sales?
It's fair to say that nobody has cornered the Black Friday online sales as well as Amazon has. The e-commerce giant enjoyed an incredible year in 2020, with last year's holiday shopping season being the largest in its history.
When will we see the best Amazon Black Friday deals?
While Black Friday begins on 26th November this year, we expect most of Amazon's biggest Black Friday deals to be revealed in the days and weeks leading up to the main event.
Last year, for example, Amazon Amazon kicked things off on 15th October, with exclusive deals dropping daily and continuing right up until Cyber Monday.
As a Prime Member, you get exclusive early access to many of these bargains, so if you're not already signed up to Amazon Prime then it's definitely worth taking advantage of the free trial currently on offer.
What Amazon Black Friday deals do we expect in 2021?
As usual, we expect there to be big discounts on Alexa devices such as the popular Echo Dot and Echo Show, as well as the full range of Kindles and Fire TV Sticks.
Black Friday this year is also likely to be a good time to find deals on the iPhone 12, which has now been superseded by the new iPhone 13 - expect to find some decent handset-only offers on Amazon.
In addition, a plethora of new Apple products are also due to be released this year, including AirPods 3, Macbook Pro and Macbook Mini, which means this year could well be a rare opportunity to grab some nice discounts on all sorts of Apple tech.
What were the best Black Friday deals on Amazon last year?
As expected, Amazon delivered amazingly in last year's Black Friday festivities. Everything from home technology, electrical items and appliances were up for grabs at steal prices.
One of the top price cuts we saw was the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush which was on sale for £89.99 down from £299 - that's a super impressive saving of nearly £210.
Another top contender in the sale was the popular Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner for £199, reduced by a whopping £150.99 to £349.99.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-26--UK faces 'jobs spiral' as deserted high streets hamper economic recovery

Deserted high streets and city centres are hampering the economy 's coronavirus recovery , research suggests .
Staff continuing to work from home could send the country into a “ jobs spiral ” of deepening unemployment , experts warn .
Urban areas in southern England and Scotland are bearing the steepest declines in job vacancies , the Centre for Cities revealed .
A study by the think tank and jobs site Indeed found that seven months after the nationwide lockdown was imposed , vacancies have failed to return to pre-Covid levels in all 63 towns and cities analysed .
Aberdeen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % year-on-year decline , followed by Edinburgh with 57 % , and Belfast and Crawley , West Sussex both on 55 % .
London has seen the sixth biggest fall in job postings at 52 % , while overall UK vacancies are 46 % behind last year 's level , says the report .
The rise in people working from home has dried up demand for local services in big cities , according to the study .
While no area of the country or sector has escaped the labour market crisis , those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more quickly , such as Birkenhead on Merseyside , Chatham in Kent , and Hull , have seen a faster recovery in job vacancies .
Centre for Cities chief executive Andrew Carter said : `` While unemployment continues to rise , the number of jobs available to people who find themselves out of work is far below its level last year in every single large city and town in the UK .
“ This could have potentially catastrophic long-term consequences for people and the economy .
`` The Government has told us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns are necessary to protect lives , it is vital that ministers continue to listen and reassess the level of support given to help people and places to cope with the months ahead .
`` The Chancellor made welcome amendments to the Job Support Scheme which should help save jobs , but many places across the country did n't have enough jobs before the pandemic hit so creating more will be vital to prevent long-term economic damage to their local economies . ''
Pawel Adrjan , of Indeed , said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portent of the distress towns and cities could face if restrictions continue to spring up in parts of the country already reeling from imposed lockdowns and reduced footfall .
`` With the remote working trend showing no sign of abating , and entire regions being placed under stricter control , service jobs in large towns and cities could become scarcer still and pull the UK into a jobs spiral .
“ That could mean a very long winter ahead for the millions of people currently unemployed . ''

Urban areas in southern England and Scotland are bearing the steepest declines in job vacancies, according to research by a think tank
Deserted high streets and city centres are hampering the economy's coronavirus recovery, research suggests.
Staff continuing to work from home could send the country into a “jobs spiral” of deepening unemployment, experts warn.
Urban areas in southern England and Scotland are bearing the steepest declines in job vacancies, the Centre for Cities revealed.
A study by the think tank and jobs site Indeed found that seven months after the nationwide lockdown was imposed, vacancies have failed to return to pre-Covid levels in all 63 towns and cities analysed.
Aberdeen recorded the steepest fall with a 75% year-on-year decline, followed by Edinburgh with 57%, and Belfast and Crawley, West Sussex both on 55%.
Image: PA) PA)
London has seen the sixth biggest fall in job postings at 52%, while overall UK vacancies are 46% behind last year's level, says the report.
The rise in people working from home has dried up demand for local services in big cities, according to the study.
While no area of the country or sector has escaped the labour market crisis, those where high street footfall returned to normal more quickly, such as Birkenhead on Merseyside, Chatham in Kent, and Hull, have seen a faster recovery in job vacancies.
Centre for Cities chief executive Andrew Carter said: "While unemployment continues to rise, the number of jobs available to people who find themselves out of work is far below its level last year in every single large city and town in the UK.
“This could have potentially catastrophic long-term consequences for people and the economy.
"The Government has told us to expect a tough winter and while local lockdowns are necessary to protect lives, it is vital that ministers continue to listen and reassess the level of support given to help people and places to cope with the months ahead.
"The Chancellor made welcome amendments to the Job Support Scheme which should help save jobs, but many places across the country didn't have enough jobs before the pandemic hit so creating more will be vital to prevent long-term economic damage to their local economies."
Pawel Adrjan, of Indeed, said: "The timid recovery in job vacancies is a portent of the distress towns and cities could face if restrictions continue to spring up in parts of the country already reeling from imposed lockdowns and reduced footfall.
"With the remote working trend showing no sign of abating, and entire regions being placed under stricter control, service jobs in large towns and cities could become scarcer still and pull the UK into a jobs spiral.
“That could mean a very long winter ahead for the millions of people currently unemployed."


thedailymirror--2020-10-26--Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith calls for healthy food 24/7 in hospitals

Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith says hospital food can be “ delicious , nutritious and nicely presented ” on a budget , after leading a review into meals for patients and staff .
An independent review published on Monday will recommend digital menus and upgraded kitchens providing a 24/7 service as they set out ways to improve the safety and nutrition of hospital food .
The review was launched following a deadly outbreak of listeriosis in hospitals last year linked to pre-packaged sandwiches and salads .
PM Boris Johnson recruited Prue to participate .
The Government has said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS caterers , dietitians and nurses to decide on next steps .
Prue , 80 , said : “ The review provides best-in-class examples of how hospitals can serve delicious , nutritious and nicely presented meals on a budget .
“ Food is not only important to health , but to morale .
Hospital mealtimes should be a moment of enjoyment and a pleasure to serve .
They should inspire staff , patients and visitors to eat well at home.
” She previously described hospital food as “ inedible ” and “ unidentifiable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , writing for the Sunday Telegraph , Prue wrote that “ 39 per cent of patients were unhappy with the quality of the food they were given ” and “ many staff on night shifts are eating unhealthy food from vending machines ” .
She also said they found some hospitals producing “ first rate hospital meals ” , which she admitted was “ to [ her ] surprise ” .
In 2017 , she criticised the culinary facilities , saying : “ All the staff do is reheat frozen meals and lay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweaty squares of cheese , cheap biscuits and dabs of marge.
” Henry Dimbleby , co-founder of Leon Restaurants and independent lead on the National Food Strategy , said hospitals must be a “ guiding light ” in efforts to “ get to grips with the slow-motion disaster that is the British diet ” .
Recommendations include upgraded kitchens which can cater for a wide range of needs from new mothers in a maternity ward , to patients hungry after a long fast due to surgery , and staff working overnight .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordering systems taking into account a patient ’ s needs could improve communication between dietitians and caterers , reduce food waste and provide patients with the right food for recovery .
An agreed set of national professional standards for NHS chefs with mandatory professional development , including appropriate compulsory food hygiene and allergen training , was also recommended .
The report said increasing the role of nurses , dietitians , caterers and staff wellbeing leads in overseeing food services could help to ensure nutritious meals are part of a patient ’ s recovery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock said : “ This impressive report shows the way to good hospital food for all - patients , staff and visitors .
“ Across the NHS and in the 40 new hospitals we are set to build I want to ensure - with Prue ’ s help - that we deliver really good hospital food .
“ Alongside our new obesity strategy to improve the nation ’ s diet , the NHS is leading by example when it comes to public health.
” A 2018 staff survey showed that 58 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good or good , and 39 % of hospital staff felt food and catering facilities offered in their workplaces were poor , the department of health said .

PM Boris Johnson recruited Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith to participate. The Government has said it will establish an expert group of NHS caterers, dietitians and nurses to decide on next steps
Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith says hospital food can be “delicious, nutritious and nicely presented” on a budget, after leading a review into meals for patients and staff.
An independent review published on Monday will recommend digital menus and upgraded kitchens providing a 24/7 service as they set out ways to improve the safety and nutrition of hospital food.
The review was launched following a deadly outbreak of listeriosis in hospitals last year linked to pre-packaged sandwiches and salads. PM Boris Johnson recruited Prue to participate.
The Government has said it will establish an expert group of NHS caterers, dietitians and nurses to decide on next steps.
Image: PA) PA)
Prue, 80, said: “The review provides best-in-class examples of how hospitals can serve delicious, nutritious and nicely presented meals on a budget.
“Food is not only important to health, but to morale. Hospital mealtimes should be a moment of enjoyment and a pleasure to serve. They should inspire staff, patients and visitors to eat well at home.”
She previously described hospital food as “inedible” and “unidentifiable grey mush”.
Over the weekend, writing for the Sunday Telegraph, Prue wrote that “39 per cent of patients were unhappy with the quality of the food they were given” and “many staff on night shifts are eating unhealthy food from vending machines”.
She also said they found some hospitals producing “first rate hospital meals”, which she admitted was “to [her] surprise”.
In 2017, she criticised the culinary facilities, saying: “All the staff do is reheat frozen meals and lay trays with difficult-to-undo packs of cutlery, sweaty squares of cheese, cheap biscuits and dabs of marge.”
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Henry Dimbleby, co-founder of Leon Restaurants and independent lead on the National Food Strategy, said hospitals must be a “guiding light” in efforts to “get to grips with the slow-motion disaster that is the British diet”.
Recommendations include upgraded kitchens which can cater for a wide range of needs from new mothers in a maternity ward, to patients hungry after a long fast due to surgery, and staff working overnight.
The review also said digital menus and food ordering systems taking into account a patient’s needs could improve communication between dietitians and caterers, reduce food waste and provide patients with the right food for recovery.
An agreed set of national professional standards for NHS chefs with mandatory professional development, including appropriate compulsory food hygiene and allergen training, was also recommended.
The report said increasing the role of nurses, dietitians, caterers and staff wellbeing leads in overseeing food services could help to ensure nutritious meals are part of a patient’s recovery plan.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock said: “This impressive report shows the way to good hospital food for all - patients, staff and visitors.
“Across the NHS and in the 40 new hospitals we are set to build I want to ensure - with Prue’s help - that we deliver really good hospital food.
“Alongside our new obesity strategy to improve the nation’s diet, the NHS is leading by example when it comes to public health.”
A 2018 staff survey showed that 58% of patients rated hospital food as very good or good, and 39% of hospital staff felt food and catering facilities offered in their workplaces were poor, the department of health said.


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--EastEnders cast threaten ‘mutiny’ as Covid-positive producer gets sacked

The cast of EastEnders are said to have threatened a 'mutiny ' after a BBC producer spent two days on set while displaying Covid-19 symptoms .
EastEnders ' assistant director , Joe Nugent , reportedly took a coronavirus test after feeling unwell but continued to work alongside the cast for another two days .
His Covid-19 test result then came back as positive .
Nugent is believed to have kept quiet about his coronavirus symptoms at the time , and stars of the show were `` livid '' when they discovered the news .
According to The Sun , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the serious safety failure amid concerns for their health .
The publication then claims that Nugent was swiftly sacked from his role as bosses desperately tried to appease the tense situation .
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Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news Following Nugent 's time on set , television bosses confirmed that a member of cast also tested positive .
However , stars such as Danny Dyer have tested negative following the scare .
A representative for EastEnders has been contacted by MirrorOnline for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then reportedly sent an email that urged them to be mindful of keeping other safe following the on-set Covid-19 cases .
`` You will all have heard we had an active Covid case on site , '' the message read .
`` This should serve as a reminder that keeping ourselves and our colleagues safe is an ongoing situation and a shared responsibility.
” A source has also revealed to The Sun that the cast felt 'let down ' by the ordeal .
“ The director has let everyone down , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has worked so hard to get EastEnders back on TV , and he could have undone all that work .
“ Senior actors were livid and felt let down .
There was talk of a mutiny .
He was given the boot , partly to assuage cast members.
” The EastEnders source added : “ The director ’ s behaviour has infuriated everyone .
He should have known better than to behave so stupidly .
“ So much work has been done , and precautions taken , to get EastEnders back on TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scuppered the whole operation .
His actions jeopardised the whole show.
” Television bosses spent months gearing up for the return of EastEnders after production was halted earlier this year because of the pandemic .
A series of safety measures have been instilled on set in order to keep the cast and crew safe during this unprecedented time .
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EASTENDERS FANS SPOT CLUE PHIL MITCHELL'S COPPER EX WIFE KATE IS BACK FOR REVENGE
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The EastEnders cast were reportedly "livid" after learning that a producer had worked on set for two days despite being positive for Covid-19. The assistant director has since been sacked, according to reports
The cast of EastEnders are said to have threatened a 'mutiny' after a BBC producer spent two days on set while displaying Covid-19 symptoms.
EastEnders' assistant director, Joe Nugent, reportedly took a coronavirus test after feeling unwell but continued to work alongside the cast for another two days.
His Covid-19 test result then came back as positive.
Nugent is believed to have kept quiet about his coronavirus symptoms at the time, and stars of the show were "livid" when they discovered the news.
According to The Sun, the cast then threatened a "mutiny" over the serious safety failure amid concerns for their health.
The publication then claims that Nugent was swiftly sacked from his role as bosses desperately tried to appease the tense situation.
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Following Nugent's time on set, television bosses confirmed that a member of cast also tested positive.
However, stars such as Danny Dyer have tested negative following the scare.
A representative for EastEnders has been contacted by MirrorOnline for comment.
Image: BBC/Jack Barnes) BBC/Jack Barnes)
The cast and crew were then reportedly sent an email that urged them to be mindful of keeping other safe following the on-set Covid-19 cases.
"You will all have heard we had an active Covid case on site," the message read.
"This should serve as a reminder that keeping ourselves and our colleagues safe is an ongoing situation and a shared responsibility.”
A source has also revealed to The Sun that the cast felt 'let down' by the ordeal.
“The director has let everyone down," the television insider said.
"The show has worked so hard to get EastEnders back on TV, and he could have undone all that work.
“Senior actors were livid and felt let down. There was talk of a mutiny. He was given the boot, partly to assuage cast members.”
Image: BBC) BBC)
The EastEnders source added: “The director’s behaviour has infuriated everyone. He should have known better than to behave so stupidly.
“So much work has been done, and precautions taken, to get EastEnders back on TV. But his mindless actions could have scuppered the whole operation. His actions jeopardised the whole show.”
Television bosses spent months gearing up for the return of EastEnders after production was halted earlier this year because of the pandemic.
A series of safety measures have been instilled on set in order to keep the cast and crew safe during this unprecedented time.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Shop bans local MP ‘for life’ after he voted against free school meals

A Lancaster MP has been banned for life from a local shop after voting against extending free school meals for hungry kids .
David Morris is banned from entering the Runners Centre 's premises after he voted against extending free school meals over the school holidays .
Tory MPs this week fell into party line to reject the bid from Labour to extend free school meals over the school break until Easter 2021 .
That included Morris , the MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale , who joined fellow Tories in voting against the motion , reports Lancs Live .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who voted against helping hungry kids now being shunned by businesses .
The Runners Centre said in a sign posted on its shopfront : `` Thatcher starved the miners .
Morris starving the minors . ''
Morris has become the latest in a run of Tory MPs to be told they are no longer welcome in their constituencies ' local shops , cafes and pubs after the vote .
It comes as hundreds of generous businesses around the UK step up to the plate to feed hungry kids , in answer to footballer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme was defeated by 261 votes to 22 - a majority of 61 - and the result has sparked outrage across the country .
The sign placed in the window of the Running Centre also state that the other 322 Conservative MPs who voted against it are banned .
The sign read : `` David Morris MP is barred from entering this store for voting to starve children ... '' Along with 322 other Conservative MP 's he voted against extending free meals for kids .
`` He has been listed as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expenses with £77,676.00 spent so far .
`` He has also voted to give himself a pay rise of nearly £3400.00 .
Owner of the Runner 's Centre , Ian Bailey , told Lancs Live : `` I think it all stems from the Conservatives statement that we 're all in this together and that can mean this pandemic or it could mean anything .
`` But it 's soon apparent that it 's one rule for them and another rule for us and to force the North of the country into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular can stay open is very unfair when it has massive economic repercussions on the poorest of society .
`` For David Morris to vote against allowing the children meal credit to continue is just abhorrent when he himself will sit in Parliament and get subsidised meals within Westminster where he wo n't extend that privilege to anybody else .
`` It 's just completely wrong .
So from that we banned him from this store . ''
The ban is in place for life , Ian clarified .
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in just so I can ask him to leave . ''
The reaction for customers has been 'very positive ' said Ian .
`` Most people have been coming in today and been saying how much they appreciate it . ''
Since the vote , England football star Marcus Rashford has vowed to keep campaigning , and told politicians to “ stop stigmatising , judging and pointing fingers ” .
He warned a 'significant number ' of children will go to bed hungry and 'feeling like they do not matter ' because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who forced a u-turn on the same issue over the six week summer holidays , appealed to MPs to put aside their differences , saying : “ This is not politics , this is humanity . ''
He added : “ We talk about the devastating impact of Covid-19 but , if projections are anything to go by , child food poverty has the potential to become the greatest pandemic the country has ever faced .
`` We must start working together and unite to protect our most vulnerable children .
”

The Runners Centre in Lancaster has banned a local Tory MP David Morris from entering its premises after he voted against extending free school meals for hungry children
A Lancaster MP has been banned for life from a local shop after voting against extending free school meals for hungry kids.
David Morris is banned from entering the Runners Centre's premises after he voted against extending free school meals over the school holidays.
Tory MPs this week fell into party line to reject the bid from Labour to extend free school meals over the school break until Easter 2021.
That included Morris, the MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale, who joined fellow Tories in voting against the motion, reports Lancs Live.
He has found himself among dozens of MPs who voted against helping hungry kids now being shunned by businesses.
Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.)
The Runners Centre said in a sign posted on its shopfront: "Thatcher starved the miners. Morris starving the minors."
Morris has become the latest in a run of Tory MPs to be told they are no longer welcome in their constituencies' local shops, cafes and pubs after the vote.
It comes as hundreds of generous businesses around the UK step up to the plate to feed hungry kids, in answer to footballer Marcus Rashford's rallying campaign.
The scheme was defeated by 261 votes to 22 - a majority of 61 - and the result has sparked outrage across the country.
The sign placed in the window of the Running Centre also state that the other 322 Conservative MPs who voted against it are banned.
Image: Alamy Live News.) Alamy Live News.)
The sign read: "David Morris MP is barred from entering this store for voting to starve children...
"Along with 322 other Conservative MP's he voted against extending free meals for kids.
"He has been listed as one of the top ten MP's claiming expenses with £77,676.00 spent so far.
"He has also voted to give himself a pay rise of nearly £3400.00.
"Thatcher starved the miners. Morris starving the minors."
Owner of the Runner's Centre, Ian Bailey, told Lancs Live: "I think it all stems from the Conservatives statement that we're all in this together and that can mean this pandemic or it could mean anything.
"But it's soon apparent that it's one rule for them and another rule for us and to force the North of the country into a lockdown so the south of England in particular can stay open is very unfair when it has massive economic repercussions on the poorest of society.
"For David Morris to vote against allowing the children meal credit to continue is just abhorrent when he himself will sit in Parliament and get subsidised meals within Westminster where he won't extend that privilege to anybody else.
"It's just completely wrong. So from that we banned him from this store."
The ban is in place for life, Ian clarified.
He added: "I'm desperate for him to come in just so I can ask him to leave."
Image: Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd) Mark Waugh Manchester Press Photography Ltd)
The reaction for customers has been 'very positive' said Ian.
"Most people have been coming in today and been saying how much they appreciate it."
Since the vote, England football star Marcus Rashford has vowed to keep campaigning, and told politicians to “stop stigmatising, judging and pointing fingers”.
He warned a 'significant number' of children will go to bed hungry and 'feeling like they do not matter' because of comments on Wednesday.
The footballer, who forced a u-turn on the same issue over the six week summer holidays, appealed to MPs to put aside their differences, saying: “This is not politics, this is humanity."
He added: “We talk about the devastating impact of Covid-19 but, if projections are anything to go by, child food poverty has the potential to become the greatest pandemic the country has ever faced.
"We must start working together and unite to protect our most vulnerable children.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Sterling ready to follow in Rashford's footsteps with new foundation

Raheem Sterling is keen on following the fine acts of charity made by Marcus Rashford this week by starting up his own foundation .
The Manchester United striker has fought government officials to pass a bill that would see free school meals extended throughout the half-term .
The motion was defeated in the House of Commons but Rashford has been sharing the efforts made by businesses across the country to defy the government .
And Sterling is set to follow in his footsteps by forming a new foundation .
The Manchester City star started from humble beginnings and is keen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has his club rival .
The foundation is set to help those most disadvantaged and give aid to those most in need .
It will include giving university scholarships and work placements with the idea that it will give young people a second chance .
Sterling called upon his own experiences growing up in London , insisting he wants to be a helping hand .
“ That 's me finished with the 'what can happen , what should happen ' .
Now I 'm trying to put into place stuff I can do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times .
`` Stuff to give young people in the same circumstances I was in another shot .
`` If there is a university they want to go to , football equipment they need , other things .
I want to be a helping hand .
`` I 'm not really fussed about having this million and that million .
`` What will make me happy is seeing I am able to help .
`` Even if it 's five people , even if it 's one , at least I have helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experienced that there is something better to England .
`` It comes down to , OK , I come from northwest London , I move out of my area .
`` What good is it if I take all I have made in life , my success and just build a big house somewhere ?
`` I 'm happy , cool , but that 's not who I am . ''

Marcus Rashford has won the hearts of the nation after his scheme to feed starving children around the country and Raheem Sterling is set to follow by starting a new foundation for the underprivileged
Raheem Sterling ready to follow in Marcus Rashford's footsteps with new foundation
Raheem Sterling is keen on following the fine acts of charity made by Marcus Rashford this week by starting up his own foundation.
The Manchester United striker has fought government officials to pass a bill that would see free school meals extended throughout the half-term.
The motion was defeated in the House of Commons but Rashford has been sharing the efforts made by businesses across the country to defy the government.
And Sterling is set to follow in his footsteps by forming a new foundation.
The Manchester City star started from humble beginnings and is keen to give back to society, as has his club rival.
The foundation is set to help those most disadvantaged and give aid to those most in need.
It will include giving university scholarships and work placements with the idea that it will give young people a second chance.
Sterling called upon his own experiences growing up in London, insisting he wants to be a helping hand.
“That's me finished with the 'what can happen, what should happen'. Now I'm trying to put into place stuff I can do myself,” Sterling told The Sunday Times.
"Stuff to give young people in the same circumstances I was in another shot.
"If there is a university they want to go to, football equipment they need, other things. I want to be a helping hand.
"I'm not really fussed about having this million and that million.
"What will make me happy is seeing I am able to help.
"Even if it's five people, even if it's one, at least I have helped someone come out of their bubble and experienced that there is something better to England.
"It comes down to, OK, I come from northwest London, I move out of my area.
"What good is it if I take all I have made in life, my success and just build a big house somewhere?
"I'm happy, cool, but that's not who I am."


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Brazil icon Ronaldinho battling coronavirus just weeks after prison release

Brazil icon Ronaldinho has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus to top off a testing year .
It comes just weeks after being released from prison after spending most of the year incarcerated in Paraguay .
The 40-year-old will now continue to be in confinement - though for very different reasons .
After returning to his hometown in Belo Horizonte , a test returned a positive result on coronavirus .
He is asymptomatic but is still quarantining in the Brazilian city .
In a typically buoyant message , he said : `` I 've been here in BH since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an event .
`` I took the test and tested positive for Covid .
I 'm fine , asymptomatic , but we 'll have to leave the event for later .
`` Soon we will be there together .
Big hug ! ''
It comes amid a whirlwind year for the Samba star , who was imprisoned in March in Paraguay .
His legal troubles started when he tried to enter the country illegally with a fake passport along with his brother .
The former Barcelona ace was imprisoned for 32 days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asuncion for five months and was finally released on August 25 .
Ronaldinho pleaded guilty to the charges and was finally allowed to leave Paraguay after paying a £152,000 fine .
The Brazilian initially tried to enter the country after being invited to a charity event and to present his autobiography .
He told local authorities that the legal documents in question was given to him as a gift by a Brazilian businessman , who was also arrested .
Part of the plea deal saw that his criminal record was expunged .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximum of five years in prison .
Ronaldinho enjoyed a fine career as a player , winning La Liga , Serie A , the Champions League and the World Cup , as well as the Ballon d'Or in 2005 .

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Brazil and Barcelona legend Ronaldinho has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus just weeks after his release from incarceration following passport trouble in Paraguay
Brazil icon Ronaldinho battling coronavirus just weeks after being released from prison
Brazil icon Ronaldinho has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus to top off a testing year.
It comes just weeks after being released from prison after spending most of the year incarcerated in Paraguay.
The 40-year-old will now continue to be in confinement - though for very different reasons.
After returning to his hometown in Belo Horizonte, a test returned a positive result on coronavirus.
He is asymptomatic but is still quarantining in the Brazilian city.
In a typically buoyant message, he said: "I've been here in BH since yesterday, I came to participate in an event.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"I took the test and tested positive for Covid. I'm fine, asymptomatic, but we'll have to leave the event for later.
"Soon we will be there together. Big hug!"
It comes amid a whirlwind year for the Samba star, who was imprisoned in March in Paraguay.
His legal troubles started when he tried to enter the country illegally with a fake passport along with his brother.
The former Barcelona ace was imprisoned for 32 days.
He then remained under house arrest in Asuncion for five months and was finally released on August 25.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
Ronaldinho pleaded guilty to the charges and was finally allowed to leave Paraguay after paying a £152,000 fine.
The Brazilian initially tried to enter the country after being invited to a charity event and to present his autobiography.
He told local authorities that the legal documents in question was given to him as a gift by a Brazilian businessman, who was also arrested.
Part of the plea deal saw that his criminal record was expunged.
The footballing legend could have been handed a maximum of five years in prison.
Ronaldinho enjoyed a fine career as a player, winning La Liga, Serie A, the Champions League and the World Cup, as well as the Ballon d'Or in 2005.


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Now let's conquer the world, Exeter chief Tony Rowe tells his double winners

Exeter chairman Tony Rowe has challenged his double-winning club to kick on again and become champions of the world .
Rowe was one of the lucky few at Twickenham to see Chiefs beat Wasps 19-13 to add the Premiership title to the Champions Cup won seven days before .
Becoming just the fourth English club to win both in a single season put the lid on Exeter ’ s rise from nowhere men to kings of the continent .
But Rowe immediately ripped it off and challenged the cream of Devon to rise even higher .
“ We need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said the former Royal Marine .
“ I want to be the premier club in the world , and we can do that .
We ’ ve got ambitious guys here.
” There has long been talk of a clash of the hemispheres , either taking the form of rugby league ’ s World Club Challenge between the champions of north and south , or a Club World Cup .
Nothing has come of it but Rowe clearly fancies the idea of pitting his Chiefs against , say , Super Rugby champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we won the Prem for the first time in 2017 I said : we ’ d do Europe in five years , ” he said .
“ How about we do the world in the next five ?
” To even utter those words shows how far the club has come since Rowe received a phone call 27 years ago inviting him to sponsor an advertising board .
Exeter played at the ramshackle County Ground , which doubled as a dog track , in the third tier of English rugby .
Rowe turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lounge , which he remembers being “ worse than the worst transport cafe you ’ ve ever seen ” , and quickly realised Chiefs were headed nowhere without help .
He became the club ’ s sponsor , dreamt up the Millennium Club , half a dozen tables offering matchday hospitality , and five years later took over the running of the business .
By 2006 he had sold the ground and moved Chiefs to Sandy Park , four years later they reached the Premiership and now they rule the roost - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a storm of biblical proportions could not rain on their parade at Twickenham where Henry Slade ’ s classy try and the unerring boot of Joe Simmonds saw them to victory .
Defeat was hard to take for Wasps who turned down a late kick to force extra time to try to win with a try - only to fluff the all-important lineout .
Attention now turns to the international game and Rowe has warned England not to over burden his players .
“ All this stuff coming down about more international games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` We employ the players , they are our club players .
`` The reality is we bred these guys for ourselves , we didn ’ t breed them for England .
England can get too greedy .
We don ’ t get compensated enough .
”

“We need to establish ourselves as the premier club. I want to be the premier club in the world, and we can do that. We’ve got ambitious guys here”
Exeter chairman Tony Rowe has challenged his double-winning club to kick on again and become champions of the world.
Rowe was one of the lucky few at Twickenham to see Chiefs beat Wasps 19-13 to add the Premiership title to the Champions Cup won seven days before.
Becoming just the fourth English club to win both in a single season put the lid on Exeter’s rise from nowhere men to kings of the continent.
But Rowe immediately ripped it off and challenged the cream of Devon to rise even higher.
“We need to establish ourselves as THE premier club,” said the former Royal Marine. “I want to be the premier club in the world, and we can do that. We’ve got ambitious guys here.”
There has long been talk of a clash of the hemispheres, either taking the form of rugby league’s World Club Challenge between the champions of north and south, or a Club World Cup.
Nothing has come of it but Rowe clearly fancies the idea of pitting his Chiefs against, say, Super Rugby champions Crusaders of New Zealand.
“After we won the Prem for the first time in 2017 I said: we’d do Europe in five years,” he said. “How about we do the world in the next five?”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
To even utter those words shows how far the club has come since Rowe received a phone call 27 years ago inviting him to sponsor an advertising board.
Exeter played at the ramshackle County Ground, which doubled as a dog track, in the third tier of English rugby.
Rowe turned up, was shown into the VIP lounge, which he remembers being “worse than the worst transport cafe you’ve ever seen”, and quickly realised Chiefs were headed nowhere without help.
Image: PA) PA)
He became the club’s sponsor, dreamt up the Millennium Club, half a dozen tables offering matchday hospitality, and five years later took over the running of the business.
By 2006 he had sold the ground and moved Chiefs to Sandy Park, four years later they reached the Premiership and now they rule the roost - and have a hotel nearing completion.
Even a storm of biblical proportions could not rain on their parade at Twickenham where Henry Slade’s classy try and the unerring boot of Joe Simmonds saw them to victory.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Defeat was hard to take for Wasps who turned down a late kick to force extra time to try to win with a try - only to fluff the all-important lineout.
Attention now turns to the international game and Rowe has warned England not to over burden his players.
“All this stuff coming down about more international games - I am totally against that," he said. "We employ the players, they are our club players.
"The reality is we bred these guys for ourselves, we didn’t breed them for England. England can get too greedy. We don’t get compensated enough.”
EXETER - Try: Slade. Con: J Simmonds. Pens: J Simmonds 4.
WASPS - Try: Umaga. Con: Gopperth. Pen: Gopperth 2.


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Little Mix star Perrie Edwards shows off elegant legs in little green dress

Little Mix star Perrie Edwards put on a leggy display in a little lime green dress .
The pop star , 27 , showed off her killer pins as she appeared in glamorous wardrobe with her blonde locks tied back into a long pony tail .
In the two snaps , Perrie posed alongside her beloved French Bulldog pet Travis as she sat cross-legged in a lime-green Versace mini-dress which she wore with tights and sophisticated stiletto heels .
Perrie captioned the snap : `` Travis said “ Move over Hatchi you 've had enough of the limelight ” '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sultry selfie that showed off her fiercely tailored hair do .
Naturally , the posts went down a storm with Perrie 's 10.9million followers who took to the comments section to share their love for the star .
One Perrie fan penned : `` I ’ m literally obsessed with this outfit ! ''
A different follower added : `` you are just the gift that keeps on giving '' .
Meanwhile , a different fan of the Little Mix star commented : `` your smile is the most beautiful thing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admirer wrote : `` GOD IS A WOMAN AND HER NAME IS @ perrieedwards `` .
Finally , one Instagram user concluded : `` And the award to the most beautiful human on earth goes to : Miss Perrie Edwards '' .
The posts showed off Perrie 's outfit from Saturday night 's instalment of group singing contest Little Mix : The Search .
In the episode , Perrie was also joined by fellow bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson for the first live performance of their new single , Sweet Melody .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to perform with the rest of the band , nor appear live in the studio to judge the performances as she was self-isolating at home after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19 .
A statement from Little Mix before the show aired said : `` Jade has to self-isolate this week and will therefore be carrying out her role as Mentor on Little Mix : The Search from home .
`` For this Saturday 's show , Jade will participate via video link , continuing to mentor alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luckily , the performance still went down a storm with fans of the girls at home !
Little Mix : The Search continues next weekend on BBC One .
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Little Mix star and The Search judge Perrie Edwards has posed for a cute Instagram photo with her French bulldog Travis that shows her off in a Versace dress
Little Mix star Perrie Edwards looks incredible in little green dress after performance
Little Mix star Perrie Edwards put on a leggy display in a little lime green dress.
The pop star, 27, showed off her killer pins as she appeared in glamorous wardrobe with her blonde locks tied back into a long pony tail.
In the two snaps, Perrie posed alongside her beloved French Bulldog pet Travis as she sat cross-legged in a lime-green Versace mini-dress which she wore with tights and sophisticated stiletto heels.
Perrie captioned the snap: "Travis said “Move over Hatchi you've had enough of the limelight”".
The star had previously posted a sultry selfie that showed off her fiercely tailored hair do.
Naturally, the posts went down a storm with Perrie's 10.9million followers who took to the comments section to share their love for the star.
Image: perrieedwards/Instagram) perrieedwards/Instagram)
One Perrie fan penned: "I’m literally obsessed with this outfit!"
A different follower added: "you are just the gift that keeps on giving".
Meanwhile, a different fan of the Little Mix star commented: "your smile is the most beautiful thing in the world".
Elsewhere, another Perrie admirer wrote: "GOD IS A WOMAN AND HER NAME IS @perrieedwards ".
Finally, one Instagram user concluded: "And the award to the most beautiful human on earth goes to: Miss Perrie Edwards".
Image: perrieedwards/Instagram) perrieedwards/Instagram)
The posts showed off Perrie's outfit from Saturday night's instalment of group singing contest Little Mix: The Search.
In the episode, Perrie was also joined by fellow bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson for the first live performance of their new single, Sweet Melody.
Sadly, fellow bandmate Jade Thirlwall was unable to perform with the rest of the band, nor appear live in the studio to judge the performances as she was self-isolating at home after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19.
Image: perrieedwards/Instagram) perrieedwards/Instagram)
A statement from Little Mix before the show aired said: "Jade has to self-isolate this week and will therefore be carrying out her role as Mentor on Little Mix: The Search from home.
"For this Saturday's show, Jade will participate via video link, continuing to mentor alongside Jesy, Leigh-Anne and Perrie."
Luckily, the performance still went down a storm with fans of the girls at home!
Little Mix: The Search continues next weekend on BBC One.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--'The facts don't lie about black newborn babies - and they horrify me'

Recently I read a medical report that horrified me .
It showed that black newborn babies are less likely to die when black doctors take care of them rather than white doctors .
I simply can ’ t compute this info , can ’ t countenance that white doctors , consciously or unconsciously , might censor their care when looking after black babies .
But the results of this new work , reported by Elisabeth Mahase in The BMJ are hard to deny .
The study , from the US , shows black newborn babies who are cared for by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than those who are looked after by white doctors .
A few years ago , the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had reported that , in 2017 , the infant mortality rate for black babies was more than double that for white babies , 10.9 compared to 4.67 .
Then US researchers analysed 1.8 million hospital births in Florida between 1992 and 2015 and found that deaths were fewer by 257 in 100,000 among black newborns under the care of black doctors , when compared with care by white doctors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate was almost identical in white newborns under the care of white physicians ( 290 in 100,000 ) and black physicians ( 280 in 100,000 ) .
No bias there then .
But when the focus shifted to black babies there appeared to be a startling and shocking bias .
When being cared for by white doctors , the black newborn mortality rate was estimated at 894 in 100,000 births .
Under the care of black physicians this mortality rate was estimated at 390 in 100,000 .
Less than half .
The researchers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatalities in 100,000 births when under the care of white doctors than white newborns .
Under the care of black doctors this difference dropped by 257 in 100,000 deaths , more than half ( 58 % ) .
The study concluded : “ Findings suggest that when black newborns are cared for by black physicians , the mortality penalty they suffer , compared with white infants , is halved ” .
What ’ s going on here ?
Whatever it is , it ’ s frightening and repellent .
It ’ s hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths of black babies are down to unconscious racial bias at the hands of white American doctors .
It has to be said this kind of high and low performance of black and white doctors , with black doctors systematically outperforming their colleagues when caring for black newborns , hasn ’ t been reported here in the UK .
It ’ s a sensitive issue to sort out the disparities found between black and white US doctors .
Should we be on the lookout for bias here ?

A new report finds that white doctors, consciously or unconsciously, might censor their care when looking after black babies
Miriam Stoppard: The facts don't lie about black newborn babies - and they horrify me
Recently I read a medical report that horrified me. It showed that black newborn babies are less likely to die when black doctors take care of them rather than white doctors.
I simply can’t compute this info, can’t countenance that white doctors, consciously or unconsciously, might censor their care when looking after black babies.
But the results of this new work, reported by Elisabeth Mahase in The BMJ are hard to deny.
The study, from the US, shows black newborn babies who are cared for by black doctors are more likely to survive than those who are looked after by white doctors.
A few years ago, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had reported that, in 2017, the infant mortality rate for black babies was more than double that for white babies, 10.9 compared to 4.67.
Then US researchers analysed 1.8 million hospital births in Florida between 1992 and 2015 and found that deaths were fewer by 257 in 100,000 among black newborns under the care of black doctors, when compared with care by white doctors.
However, the researchers found the mortality rate was almost identical in white newborns under the care of white physicians (290 in 100,000) and black physicians (280 in 100,000). No bias there then. But when the focus shifted to black babies there appeared to be a startling and shocking bias.
When being cared for by white doctors, the black newborn mortality rate was estimated at 894 in 100,000 births. Under the care of black physicians this mortality rate was estimated at 390 in 100,000. Less
than half.
The researchers found that black newborns had 430 more fatalities in 100,000 births when under the care of white doctors than white newborns. Under the care of black doctors this difference dropped by 257 in 100,000 deaths, more than half (58%).
The study concluded: “Findings suggest that when black newborns are cared for by black physicians, the mortality penalty they suffer, compared with white infants, is halved”.
What’s going on here? Whatever it is, it’s frightening and repellent. It’s hard to escape the suspicion that these excessive deaths of black babies are down to unconscious racial bias at the hands of white American doctors.
It has to be said this kind of high and low performance of black and white doctors, with black doctors systematically outperforming their colleagues when caring for black newborns, hasn’t been reported here in the UK.
It’s a sensitive issue to sort out the disparities found between black and white US doctors. Should we be on the lookout for bias here?


thedailymirror--2020-10-25--Michelle Keegan looks her sexiest yet in LBD as she poses for sizzling snap

Michelle Keegan wowed as she got dolled up for her Instagram fans .
The gorgeous former Coronation Street actress , 33 , impressed her followers as she modelled a sleek little black dress from her Very clothing collection over the weekend .
Recently fans compared the star to Kim Kardashian for her hour glass figure and she continued to stun them with her latest Instagram snaps .
Michelle showed off her outstanding figure in the skimpy outfit which focused all the attention on her endless legs .
Perched on a chair , the actress appeared to be camera shy when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ camera .
The star wrote : `` All dressed up , nowhere to go . ''
The buzzing showbiz social scene has been brought to a halt over the coronavirus pandemic .
Most of her fans gushed over her good looks as they flooded her photo with comments .
Among the sea of comments , one shared : `` Monday is ruined already wow does she look good . ''
`` Awww Michelle you can always go in the front room . ''
Her glamorous snap comes after she and husband Mark Wright @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The couple rushed their dachshund Phoebe to the vets after she ate a raisin-packed flapjack which is poisonous to dogs .
The former soap star rushed her pooch to the vets amid fears for her dog 's health .
She wrote : `` WARNING .
Please do n't feed your dog raisins , grapes or any foods containing these they 're TOXIC to dogs ... '' Luckily I knew this and when I saw an empty flapjack wrapper & my dog kicking her lips I knew exactly what had happened .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told me to bring her in RIGHT AWAY so they could give her an injection to make her vomit . ''
Michelle later updated her fans on Phoebe 's health as she told them her pooch was feeling much better .
But she made a final warning to her followers about the dangers of letting dogs each raisins .
`` The most expensive flapjack I 've ever bought !
!
!
! ''

Former Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan left her fans gobsmacked as she put on a sexy display while modelling for her latest Very collection
Michelle Keegan looks her sexiest yet in LBD as she poses for sizzling snap
Michelle Keegan wowed as she got dolled up for her Instagram fans.
The gorgeous former Coronation Street actress, 33, impressed her followers as she modelled a sleek little black dress from her Very clothing collection over the weekend.
Recently fans compared the star to Kim Kardashian for her hour glass figure and she continued to stun them with her latest Instagram snaps.
Michelle showed off her outstanding figure in the skimpy outfit which focused all the attention on her endless legs.
Perched on a chair, the actress appeared to be camera shy when she turned her head away from the camera.
The star wrote: "All dressed up, nowhere to go."
The buzzing showbiz social scene has been brought to a halt over the coronavirus pandemic.
Most of her fans gushed over her good looks as they flooded her photo with comments.
Among the sea of comments, one shared: "Monday is ruined already wow does she look good."
Others added: "Fab dress!"
"Awww Michelle you can always go in the front room."
Image: Michelle Keegan/Instagram) Michelle Keegan/Instagram)
Her glamorous snap comes after she and husband Mark Wright faced a difficult week with their dog.
The couple rushed their dachshund Phoebe to the vets after she ate a raisin-packed flapjack which is poisonous to dogs.
The former soap star rushed her pooch to the vets amid fears for her dog's health.
She wrote: "WARNING. Please don't feed your dog raisins, grapes or any foods containing these they're TOXIC to dogs...
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Luckily I knew this and when I saw an empty flapjack wrapper & my dog kicking her lips I knew exactly what had happened.
"I immediately rang my Vet and they told me to bring her in RIGHT AWAY so they could give her an injection to make her vomit."
Michelle later updated her fans on Phoebe's health as she told them her pooch was feeling much better.
But she made a final warning to her followers about the dangers of letting dogs each raisins.
She added: "DON'T FEED YOUR DOGS RAISINS!
"The most expensive flapjack I've ever bought!!!!"