thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Mum feeding family on 3 pieces of bread a day behind Marcus Rashford's plea

Few understand the devastation of child poverty better than footballer Marcus Rashford .
The inspirational Manchester United forward , who forced the government into a U-turn on school meal vouchers for England 's poorest children earlier this year , is determined to help those most in need after experiencing extreme hardship as he was growing up .
Rashford , who has nothing but praise for his mum for doing everything she could to feed her children , wants to shine a spot light on the food poverty affecting millions of young people .
But the 22-year-old England player well remembers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother would work 14 hours shifts to put food on the table .
Her young son would hear his devoted mum , Melanie , cry herself to sleep because she still did n't have enough money to feed her growing boys .
In an open letter to MPs , Rashford says : `` That was my reality and thankfully I had the talent to kick a ball around to pull us all out of that situation .
Many can ’ t find that way out and aren ’ t being offered a helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now written an open letter to MPs and is launching a task force with clear aims to help feed more than two million of England 's children who are often forced to go without .
In an emotional video , posted on Twitter this morning , Rashford outlines his own experiences of using meal vouchers and has outlined the help he now needs from MPs .
His taskforce is made up of some of the UK 's biggest supermarkets , businesses and charities , including Aldi , Asda , Co-op , Deliveroo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kellogg 's , Lidl , Sainsbury 's , Tesco and Waitrose .
The managing director of Iceland Richard Walker talked of ‘ Dickensian ’ levels of poverty in the UK and added : `` Nothing is more important than the future of our youth . ''
Rashford 's powerful letter not only talks about his own experiences dealing with child poverty but also highlights those he has met over the summer who are battling to keep their families afloat .
But he has stressed while the extension of the school meals voucher in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families this summer , it was not enough .
Rashford says : `` As summer and the voucher scheme comes to an end and we face increased unemployment , we have to work towards implementing a sustainable long-term framework to protect children most at risk from food poverty .
`` It was clear to me that the voucher scheme extension was only ever going to support this issue in the short-term and speaking to families directly has just reinforced that thinking . ''
Heartbreaking stories of how desperate parents were going to extreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's tummies spurred the footballer on to launch his task force .
One mum was forced to feed her young family on just three pieces of bread every day and was finding increasingly harrowing ways to make it stretch .
Rashford said : `` I spoke to a mother recently who , along with her two young sons , is currently living off three slices of bread a day – soaking them in hot water and adding sugar , hoping that the porridge consistency might better sustain the hunger of her one-year-old child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were sleeping on one mattress on the floor – the reason being , just like any good parent would , they had had no choice but to sell every valuable they owned to put food on the table for their children .
`` All of this , a result of unforeseen circumstances that are entirely out of their control , such as redundancy and illness .
This is the true reality of England in 2020 . ''
And he warned as rising levels of unemployment , caused by the coronavirus pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now become critical and action needed to be taken as soon as possible .
Rashford said : `` Within two days of sitting with these families , I could better understand how food poverty is contributing to social unrest .
`` Watching a young boy keeping it together whilst his mother sobbed alongside him , feeling like he has to step up to protect his family and alleviate some of that worry .
He was nine years old . ''
The striker is determined his taskforce will be a voice for the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiencing food poverty .
Rashford has three clear aims and is calling for the government to find funds to pay for the changes `` without delay '' .
He wants three policy recommendations by the National Food Strategy to be funded , which include expanding free school meals to every child living in a home on Universal Credit , which would reach a further 1.5million young people .
Rashford and the taskforce also want holiday food and activities expanded so all youngsters on free school meals can benefit , which would be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see the Healthy Start vouchers , which are for children under four and pregnant women , increased from £3.10 to £4.25 a week and given to anyone on Universal Credit .
Schools minister Nick Gibb has said Rashford is `` right to draw the nation 's attention '' to child food poverty and insisted that he would be delighted to meet with the footballer .
He added : “ We are looking at all the policy suggestions that he has put forward in his letter to make sure that they do deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleviating the kind of poverty that he talks about.
” Rashford said : “ Just to see the smiles on their faces and to see how much it ’ s helped them , you know , made me happy .
It was good to see the parents laughing and smiling .
“ We had to think about the best way to do it , to think about how these families can eat long term and not have any issues .
I feel like at times people think they are being looked down on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think in this generation that is something that should change .
`` You should feel free if you want to ask for help for anything , ” he said .
“ Hold your head up high and if you need help go and get help .
`` We wanted to do it the best way we could , introduce the best people into our group , and see if using them [ we ] can push it even more . ''
Food entrepreneur Henry Dimbleby , who is leading the National Food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a “ fantastic way ” to get children eating well at school .
He added : “ The alternative to a school lunch is a packed lunch and only 1 % of packed lunches have the nutritional value of a school meal .
`` If you look at packed lunches as children get less affluent , those packed lunches have increasingly low nutritional value.
” Members of the taskforce have also pledged to spend the next six weeks using their platforms to share stories of those affected by child food insecurity in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of five children and following his summer school meals voucher campaign in the summer , opened up about how his mum , Melanie , asked Manchester United to take him on before his 12th birthday .
Speaking to the BBC , Rashford said : `` My mum was a single parent , she had five kids all living in the same house .
The programme that I started at 11 years old , you 're supposed to start it at 12 years old .
`` It basically gives you accommodation closer to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she worked that hard to push it forward because she knew that was a step I needed to take .
`` I needed to be eating the right food as I was growing , I needed to be close to my team-mates , my new school and my new school friends . ''
The talented player described how Melanie would do her full weekly shop in Pound World , where each item was less than a pound , and would ration food supplies to last over seven days .
He added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going at a younger age to the others , it was to help my mum with her situation and also get me out of the situation we were in .
`` So there is always a big element of sacrifice to get to the top level and that 's the one we had to make . ''
In an open letter to MPs in the summer , he said : `` My story to get here is all-too-familiar for families in England : my mum worked full-time , earning minimum wage to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meal on the table .
`` But it was not enough .
The system was not built for families like mine to succeed , regardless of how hard my mum worked .
As a family , we relied on breakfast clubs , free school meals , and the kind actions of neighbours and coaches .
`` Food banks and soup kitchens were not alien to us ; I recall very clearly our visits to Northern Moor to collect our Christmas dinners every year .
`` It ’ s only now that I really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in sending me away to live in digs aged 11 , a decision no mother would ever make lightly . ''
Rashford 's powerful letter went on to say : `` As a black man from a low-income family in Wythenshawe , Manchester , I could have been just another statistic .
`` Instead , due to the selfless actions of my mum , my family , my neighbours , and my coaches , the only stats I ’ m associated with are goals , appearances and caps . ''

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Marcus Rashford has announced the launch of a taskforce to highlight the harrowing issues of child poverty and is calling on MPs to provide funds as a matter of urgency
Few understand the devastation of child poverty better than footballer Marcus Rashford.
The inspirational Manchester United forward, who forced the government into a U-turn on school meal vouchers for England's poorest children earlier this year, is determined to help those most in need after experiencing extreme hardship as he was growing up.
Rashford, who has nothing but praise for his mum for doing everything she could to feed her children, wants to shine a spot light on the food poverty affecting millions of young people.
But the 22-year-old England player well remembers his family's own struggles as his mother would work 14 hours shifts to put food on the table.
Her young son would hear his devoted mum, Melanie, cry herself to sleep because she still didn't have enough money to feed her growing boys.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In an open letter to MPs, Rashford says: "That was my reality and thankfully I had the talent to kick a ball around to pull us all out of that situation. Many can’t find that way out and aren’t being offered a helping hand to do so.”
He has now written an open letter to MPs and is launching a task force with clear aims to help feed more than two million of England's children who are often forced to go without.
In an emotional video, posted on Twitter this morning, Rashford outlines his own experiences of using meal vouchers and has outlined the help he now needs from MPs.
His taskforce is made up of some of the UK's biggest supermarkets, businesses and charities, including Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Deliveroo, FareShare, Food Foundation, Iceland, Kellogg's, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Waitrose.
The managing director of Iceland Richard Walker talked of ‘Dickensian’ levels of poverty in the UK and added: "Nothing is more important than the future of our youth."
Rashford's powerful letter not only talks about his own experiences dealing with child poverty but also highlights those he has met over the summer who are battling to keep their families afloat.
But he has stressed while the extension of the school meals voucher in July made a huge difference to struggling families this summer, it was not enough.
Rashford says: "As summer and the voucher scheme comes to an end and we face increased unemployment, we have to work towards implementing a sustainable long-term framework to protect children most at risk from food poverty.
"It was clear to me that the voucher scheme extension was only ever going to support this issue in the short-term and speaking to families directly has just reinforced that thinking."
Heartbreaking stories of how desperate parents were going to extreme lengths to put food in their children's tummies spurred the footballer on to launch his task force.
Image: BBC) BBC)
One mum was forced to feed her young family on just three pieces of bread every day and was finding increasingly harrowing ways to make it stretch.
Rashford said: "I spoke to a mother recently who, along with her two young sons, is currently living off three slices of bread a day – soaking them in hot water and adding sugar, hoping that the porridge consistency might better sustain the hunger of her one-year-old child.
“I spoke to a family who were sleeping on one mattress on the floor – the reason being, just like any good parent would, they had had no choice but to sell every valuable they owned to put food on the table for their children.
"All of this, a result of unforeseen circumstances that are entirely out of their control, such as redundancy and illness. This is the true reality of England in 2020."
And he warned as rising levels of unemployment, caused by the coronavirus pandemic, led to more poverty the situtation had now become critical and action needed to be taken as soon as possible.
Rashford said: "Within two days of sitting with these families, I could better understand how food poverty is contributing to social unrest.
"Watching a young boy keeping it together whilst his mother sobbed alongside him, feeling like he has to step up to protect his family and alleviate some of that worry. He was nine years old."
The striker is determined his taskforce will be a voice for the more than four million children who are currently experiencing food poverty.
Rashford has three clear aims and is calling for the government to find funds to pay for the changes "without delay".
He wants three policy recommendations by the National Food Strategy to be funded, which include expanding free school meals to every child living in a home on Universal Credit, which would reach a further 1.5million young people.
Rashford and the taskforce also want holiday food and activities expanded so all youngsters on free school meals can benefit, which would be an extra 1.1million children.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Finally he wants to see the Healthy Start vouchers, which are for children under four and pregnant women, increased from £3.10 to £4.25 a week and given to anyone on Universal Credit.
Schools minister Nick Gibb has said Rashford is "right to draw the nation's attention" to child food poverty and insisted that he would be delighted to meet with the footballer.
He added: “We are looking at all the policy suggestions that he has put forward in his letter to make sure that they do deliver on our shared objective, which is alleviating the kind of poverty that he talks about.”
Rashford said: “Just to see the smiles on their faces and to see how much it’s helped them, you know, made me happy. It was good to see the parents laughing and smiling.
“We had to think about the best way to do it, to think about how these families can eat long term and not have any issues. I feel like at times people think they are being looked down on if they ask for help, and I think in this generation that is something that should change.
"You should feel free if you want to ask for help for anything,” he said. “Hold your head up high and if you need help go and get help.
"We wanted to do it the best way we could, introduce the best people into our group, and see if using them [we] can push it even more."
Food entrepreneur Henry Dimbleby, who is leading the National Food Strategy review, has said school meals are a “fantastic way” to get children eating well at school.
He added: “The alternative to a school lunch is a packed lunch and only 1% of packed lunches have the nutritional value of a school meal.
"If you look at packed lunches as children get less affluent, those packed lunches have increasingly low nutritional value.”
Members of the taskforce have also pledged to spend the next six weeks using their platforms to share stories of those affected by child food insecurity in the UK.
Rashford was himself one of five children and following his summer school meals voucher campaign in the summer, opened up about how his mum, Melanie, asked Manchester United to take him on before his 12th birthday.
Speaking to the BBC, Rashford said: "My mum was a single parent, she had five kids all living in the same house. The programme that I started at 11 years old, you're supposed to start it at 12 years old.
"It basically gives you accommodation closer to the training facilities and a new school and she worked that hard to push it forward because she knew that was a step I needed to take.
"I needed to be eating the right food as I was growing, I needed to be close to my team-mates, my new school and my new school friends."
The talented player described how Melanie would do her full weekly shop in Pound World, where each item was less than a pound, and would ration food supplies to last over seven days.
He added: "That was the reason I ended up going at a younger age to the others, it was to help my mum with her situation and also get me out of the situation we were in.
"So there is always a big element of sacrifice to get to the top level and that's the one we had to make."
In an open letter to MPs in the summer, he said: "My story to get here is all-too-familiar for families in England: my mum worked full-time, earning minimum wage to make sure we always had a good evening meal on the table.
"But it was not enough. The system was not built for families like mine to succeed, regardless of how hard my mum worked. As a family, we relied on breakfast clubs, free school meals, and the kind actions of neighbours and coaches.
"Food banks and soup kitchens were not alien to us; I recall very clearly our visits to Northern Moor to collect our Christmas dinners every year.
"It’s only now that I really understand the enormous sacrifice my mum made in sending me away to live in digs aged 11, a decision no mother would ever make lightly."
Rashford's powerful letter went on to say: "As a black man from a low-income family in Wythenshawe, Manchester, I could have been just another statistic.
"Instead, due to the selfless actions of my mum, my family, my neighbours, and my coaches, the only stats I’m associated with are goals, appearances and caps."


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Lionel Messi leaves Miralem Pjanic red-faced after Barcelona transfer claim

Miralem Pjanic may already be starting to rue his decision to move from Juventus to Barcelona - due to the fact he allegedly claimed the main pull was the prospect of playing with Lionel Messi .
It was confirmed in June that Barca would be signing the midfielder for a deal worth around £53m , with Arthur Melo going the other way .
And at the time it was reported by the likes of Mexican outlet Milenio that the 30-year-old had told family members that the main reason he had wanted to make the move was to get the opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi .
He also said he had received more lucrative offers than the one from Barcelona , but was more interested in sharing a pitch with Messi .
With the Argentinean superstar 's future now up in the air following his dramatic transfer request last week , however , there is the very real possibility that Pjanic will never even have a training session with his hero .
Pjanic himself has had a difficult start to his Barcelona career after testing positive for COVID-19 , and the player is now unable to travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new club until the end of this week .
He will not be allowed to start training until September 7 , and is likely to need some time to get himself into peak condition before he is able to make his debut for the club .
Will Pjanic prove to be a good signing for Barcelona ?
Have your say below .
Messi , meanwhile , has been AWOL from both Barcelona 's coronavirus testing on Sunday and the start of their pre-season training this week as he looks to push through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believed his father Jorge is due to meet with Barcelona representatives on Wednesday to try to sort out his son 's future , as the world waits in anticipation to see what his next move is .

The Bosnian midfielder has recently joined the Spanish giants from Juventus but he may already be beginning to regret his decision
Miralem Pjanic may already be starting to rue his decision to move from Juventus to Barcelona - due to the fact he allegedly claimed the main pull was the prospect of playing with Lionel Messi.
It was confirmed in June that Barca would be signing the midfielder for a deal worth around £53m, with Arthur Melo going the other way.
And at the time it was reported by the likes of Mexican outlet Milenio that the 30-year-old had told family members that the main reason he had wanted to make the move was to get the opportunity to play with six-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
He also said he had received more lucrative offers than the one from Barcelona, but was more interested in sharing a pitch with Messi.
With the Argentinean superstar's future now up in the air following his dramatic transfer request last week, however, there is the very real possibility that Pjanic will never even have a training session with his hero.
Pjanic himself has had a difficult start to his Barcelona career after testing positive for COVID-19, and the player is now unable to travel to Spain to join up with his new club until the end of this week.
He will not be allowed to start training until September 7, and is likely to need some time to get himself into peak condition before he is able to make his debut for the club.
Will Pjanic prove to be a good signing for Barcelona? Have your say below.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
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Messi, meanwhile, has been AWOL from both Barcelona's coronavirus testing on Sunday and the start of their pre-season training this week as he looks to push through a move to Manchester City.
It is believed his father Jorge is due to meet with Barcelona representatives on Wednesday to try to sort out his son's future, as the world waits in anticipation to see what his next move is.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Customer handed eye-watering bill after misreading menu at Gordon Ramsay Steak

A man who said he `` did n't read the menu carefully '' at a Gordon Ramsay steakhouse was landed with an eye-watering bill - but says he regrets nothing .
Visiting Atlantic City , US , with his girlfriend , the pair made a reservation for outdoor dining for Gordon Ramsay Steak at Harrah 's .
He says he planned to splurge on some Wagyu beef , but saw that the `` real deal '' Triple Seared Japanese A5 was on the menu - also known as Kobe and widely considered to be the finest cut available .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it appeared to be cheaper than the American Wagyu , saying it cost about £26 for 4oz , compared to about £59 for 8oz of Wagyu .
`` So I ’ m a big guy , I ’ m hungry , so I order 12 oz of Kobe , '' he said .
`` The steak was amazing .
I ’ m in my 40s and only had Wagyu before in my life just twice .
`` I had never had real deal Kobe .
It was like nothing else you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mouth delicious .
We also ordered a couple of sides , appetizers , and my girlfriend had chef Ramsay 's famous beef wellington for the first time ever .
`` All in all an amazing meal and we were glad we could support the restaurant and its staff during these challenging times .
And I still could n't believe Kobe was cheaper than Wagyu !
It turns out he had misread the menu slightly , and the beef he had ordered was actually £26 per ounce with a minimum order size of 4oz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you can see on the online menu here .
He said : `` I had to read the menu again when the bill came , because for 2 people , the bill was over $ 600.00 !
! ''
Taking full responsibility and thankfully being able to find humour in the costly mistake , he said : `` I wish Chef Ramsay was there to come out and call me a donut for f***ing this up lol .
`` I enjoyed the hell out of it .
No ragrets baby ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one person commented to say : `` What you bought was a $ 600 story .
For the rest of your life , every time someone says 'this is good steak ' you can say 'Yeah , but.. ' '' Another wrote : `` Thank God it was delicious but that bill ... ouch . ''

Gordon Ramsay shows off one of his mouthwatering steaks from London House
Gordon Ramsay shows off one of his mouthwatering steaks from London House
A man who misread the price for the triple seared Japanese A5 beef at Gordon Ramsay Steak was left shocked when the bill came - but said he "enjoyed the hell out of it and regrets nothing"
A man who said he "didn't read the menu carefully" at a Gordon Ramsay steakhouse was landed with an eye-watering bill - but says he regrets nothing.
Visiting Atlantic City, US, with his girlfriend, Jeffrey Paige made a reservation for outdoor dining for Gordon Ramsay Steak at Harrah's.
He says he planned to splurge on some Wagyu beef, but saw that the "real deal" Triple Seared Japanese A5 was on the menu - also known as Kobe and widely considered to be the finest cut available.
Jeffrey said he was surprised to see that it appeared to be cheaper than the American Wagyu, saying it cost about £26 for 4oz, compared to about £59 for 8oz of Wagyu.
Image: Belt_Around_Ur_Neck/Imgur) Belt_Around_Ur_Neck/Imgur) Image: James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock) James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)
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"I had never had real deal Kobe," he said. "It was like nothing else you’ll ever have. Melt in your mouth delicious. We also ordered a couple of sides, appetisers, and my girlfriend had chef Ramsay's famous beef wellington for the first time ever.
"All in all an amazing meal and we were glad we could support the restaurant and its staff during these challenging times. And I still couldn't believe Kobe was cheaper than Wagyu!
"Or so I thought."
It turns out Jeffrey had misread the menu slightly, and the beef he had ordered was actually £26 per ounce with a minimum order size of 4oz - not £26 for 4 ounces, as you can see on the online menu here.
He said: "I had to read the menu again when the bill came, because for 2 people, the bill was over $600.00!!" (£431)
Taking full responsibility and thankfully being able to find humour in the costly mistake, he said: "I wish Chef Ramsay was there to come out and call me a donut for f***ing this up lol.
"I enjoyed the hell out of it. No ragrets baby!"
He told the Mirror: "My family and I are huge Gordon Ramsay fans, we watch his shows - Hell’s Kitchen, Masterchef - and I've been to his restaurants before and loved everything we've gotten.
"The steak and the experience were unforgettable, and if I had to make this blunder at any restaurant in the world, I’m glad it was at Chef Ramsay's."
After sharing the experience on Reddit, one person commented to say: "What you bought was a $600 story. For the rest of your life, every time someone says 'this is good steak' you can say 'Yeah, but..'"
Another wrote: "Thank God it was delicious but that bill... ouch."
Have you ever made a similarly costly error? Let us know in the comments.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Piers Morgan jokes ITV is a 'seething hotbed' of 'rivalry and bitter jealousy'

Piers Morgan joked that ITV is a `` seething hotbed of rivalry and bitter jealousy '' as he returned to Good Morning Britain following a two-month break .
Piers , 55 , appeared alongside Susanna Reid as both the presenters have taken some well-needed time off in recent weeks , after departing the show in July .
But it seems as though Piers was in an extra playful mood this morning as he claimed his GMB colleagues `` loathe '' each other - all jokingly , of course .
As Andi Peters appeared on screen during the competition segment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't last long as the staple GMB hosts returned to work this morning .
This prompted Susanna to ask : `` Do we fall out by tomorrow , Andi ? ''
It was then when outspoken Piers jumped in , saying : `` We 've never been one big happy family ever .
`` We 're a seething hotbed of rivalry , bitter jealousy , career-enhancing sabotage .
That 's what makes it work .
We all loathe each other . ''
He added : `` We all pretend to be one big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most savage of all , the most ruthless backstabber of all ?
Hilary Jones .
Look at that face . ''
Today 's show saw Charlotte Hawkins begin the show solo , explaining to viewers that the duo would be joining her from 6:30am , with some viewers voicing disappointment as they had tuned in especially for Piers ' return .
Charlotte also revealed Piers had arrived late as Susanna was ready to go but Piers had not even got to the studio three minutes before he was due to go live .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning to all his co stars , with Susanna asked him how his foot was after his injury .
`` Boringly painful , '' he replied , complaining French doctors would only speak French to him even though they could speak English .
He also moaned he only had the back of his ankle examined in an ultrasound and the doctor would not scan the rest of it .
He told Dr Hilary Jones about this , and Hilary agreed it was bizarre as Achilles heels were rarely affected by ankle injuries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the south of France with his wife Celia Walden and their kids .
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Piers, 55, appeared alongside Susanna Reid as both the presenters have taken some well-needed time off in recent weeks, after departing the show in July
Piers Morgan joked that ITV is a "seething hotbed of rivalry and bitter jealousy" as he returned to Good Morning Britain following a two-month break.
Piers, 55, appeared alongside Susanna Reid as both the presenters have taken some well-needed time off in recent weeks, after departing the show in July.
But it seems as though Piers was in an extra playful mood this morning as he claimed his GMB colleagues "loathe" each other - all jokingly, of course.
As Andi Peters appeared on screen during the competition segment, he joked that the friendly atmosphere won't last long as the staple GMB hosts returned to work this morning.
Image: ITV) ITV)
This prompted Susanna to ask: "Do we fall out by tomorrow, Andi?"
It was then when outspoken Piers jumped in, saying: "We've never been one big happy family ever.
"We're a seething hotbed of rivalry, bitter jealousy, career-enhancing sabotage. That's what makes it work. We all loathe each other."
Image: ITV) ITV)
He added: "We all pretend to be one big happy ITV family. You know the most savage of all, the most ruthless backstabber of all? Hilary Jones. Look at that face."
Today's show saw Charlotte Hawkins begin the show solo, explaining to viewers that the duo would be joining her from 6:30am, with some viewers voicing disappointment as they had tuned in especially for Piers' return.
Charlotte also revealed Piers had arrived late as Susanna was ready to go but Piers had not even got to the studio three minutes before he was due to go live.
Image: Getty Images for BAFTA LA) Getty Images for BAFTA LA)
Piers was delighted as he wished good morning to all his co stars, with Susanna asked him how his foot was after his injury.
"Boringly painful," he replied, complaining French doctors would only speak French to him even though they could speak English.
He also moaned he only had the back of his ankle examined in an ultrasound and the doctor would not scan the rest of it.
Image: ITV) ITV)
He told Dr Hilary Jones about this, and Hilary agreed it was bizarre as Achilles heels were rarely affected by ankle injuries.
Piers spent most of the holidays in the south of France with his wife Celia Walden and their kids.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Sheridan Smith beams as she says baby son makes her 'want to be the best mum'

Sheridan Smith beamed as she appeared on This Morning and gushed about her baby son , who she said makes her `` want to be the best mum in the world '' .
The actress , 39 , gave birth to her son Billy , with fiancé Jamie Horn , in May this year .
In a new documentary airing tonight , Sheridan highlights mental health during pregnancy .
Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield , Sheridan said that her partner Jamie had got her back on track after her mental health struggles .
The pair met in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had never experienced it before and he was reading about it ... he keeps me calm . ''
Sheridan added : `` I never saw myself having a child until Jamie . ''
Asked how son Billy was doing , she said : `` I 'm biased but he 's gorgeous ... that unconditional love .
`` This little boy is what makes me want to be the best mum in the world . ''
Earlier on , she spoke about why she had decided to do the documentary on her pregnancy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 've had mental health issues in the past you 're worried they 're going to appear again in pregnancy , '' she said .
`` That you 're going to be a bad mum .
`` So many people are out there that want to help but it 's such a scary thing to ask for help . ''
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

Sheridan Smith beams as she gushes about baby son: 'He makes me want to be the best mum in the world'
Sheridan Smith beams as she gushes about baby son: 'He makes me want to be the best mum in the world'
Actress Sheridan, 39, gave birth to her son Billy, with fiancé Jamie Horn, in May this year and is happier than she's ever been
Sheridan Smith beams as she says baby son makes her 'want to be the best mum in the world'
Sheridan Smith beamed as she appeared on This Morning and gushed about her baby son, who she said makes her "want to be the best mum in the world".
The actress, 39, gave birth to her son Billy, with fiancé Jamie Horn, in May this year.
In a new documentary airing tonight, Sheridan highlights mental health during pregnancy.
Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Sheridan said that her partner Jamie had got her back on track after her mental health struggles.
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The pair met in 2018 and she explained: "Jamie had never experienced it before and he was reading about it... he keeps me calm."
Sheridan added: "I never saw myself having a child until Jamie."
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Asked how son Billy was doing, she said: "I'm biased but he's gorgeous... that unconditional love.
"This little boy is what makes me want to be the best mum in the world."
Earlier on, she spoke about why she had decided to do the documentary on her pregnancy and mental health.
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"I think when you've had mental health issues in the past you're worried they're going to appear again in pregnancy," she said. "That you're going to be a bad mum.
"So many people are out there that want to help but it's such a scary thing to ask for help."
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Corrie's Nick bumps into Natasha Blakeman in hospital as former flame returns

In Coronation Street this week , Nick Tilsley bumps into a familiar face as his former flame Natasha Blakeman returns to the soap .
Nick ( Ben Price ) is currently battling with his son Oliver 's life-limiting diagnosis , and the young boy is even put on life support in heartbreaking scenes to come .
Nick , along with Leanne Battersby ( Jane Danson ) had been making plans to go on holiday in Cornwall with their son , who is three .
But they are interrupted while they are packing by a terrifying noise - Oliver 's seizure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Nick and Steve McDonald , who is Oliver 's dad , wait in the corridor .
The pair are shocked when they see Natasha ( Rachel Leskovac ) , Nick 's ex girlfriend approaching them .
When Nick reveals that he ’ s waiting for news of his stepson , Natasha says she is there for a dermatology appointment .
Later on , the doctor breaks the devastating news to Nick , Leanne and Steve that Oliver ’ s been moved to intensive care and put on life support .
Leanne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through , but Nick and Steve are not so sure .
As the trio wait for further updates and pray that Oliver makes it , will the little one survive ?
Meanwhile , Geoff Metcalfe 's downfall begins this week as he is confronted by the police with fresh evidence against him .
Sally enters Geoff 's home to try to obtain the CCTV footage on his laptop - but she is caught by Geoff .
Next , the police arrive at number 4 and tell Geoff new evidence has come to light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more questions .
Later , a heartbroken Tim is worried for his real mother Elaine Jones ’ safety and resolves to track her down in Bolton after she went missing following an altercation with Geoff .
Tim tells Alya how sorry he is for failing to see that she was right about Geoff all along .
* Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Coronation Street's Nick Tisley spots a familiar face in the hospital as Natasha Blakeman returns to the cobbles
Corrie's Nick Tilsley bumps into Natasha Blakeman in hospital as former flame returns
In Coronation Street this week, Nick Tilsley bumps into a familiar face as his former flame Natasha Blakeman returns to the soap.
Nick (Ben Price) is currently battling with his son Oliver's life-limiting diagnosis, and the young boy is even put on life support in heartbreaking scenes to come.
Nick, along with Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) had been making plans to go on holiday in Cornwall with their son, who is three.
But they are interrupted while they are packing by a terrifying noise - Oliver's seizure alarm.
They rush him to hospital, and Nick and Steve McDonald, who is Oliver's dad, wait in the corridor.
The pair are shocked when they see Natasha (Rachel Leskovac), Nick's ex girlfriend approaching them.
When Nick reveals that he’s waiting for news of his stepson, Natasha says she is there for a dermatology appointment.
Later on, the doctor breaks the devastating news to Nick, Leanne and Steve that Oliver’s been moved to intensive care and put on life support.
Leanne is adamant that her son will put through, but Nick and Steve are not so sure.
As the trio wait for further updates and pray that Oliver makes it, will the little one survive?
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Meanwhile, Geoff Metcalfe's downfall begins this week as he is confronted by the police with fresh evidence against him.
Sally enters Geoff's home to try to obtain the CCTV footage on his laptop - but she is caught by Geoff.
Next, the police arrive at number 4 and tell Geoff new evidence has come to light and they need to ask him some more questions.
Later, a heartbroken Tim is worried for his real mother Elaine Jones’ safety and resolves to track her down in Bolton after she went missing following an altercation with Geoff.
Tim tells Alya how sorry he is for failing to see that she was right about Geoff all along.
* Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--12 best pillows for a comfortable night's sleep

If you 're looking for a long and restful night 's sleep every night , a good way to go is starting with a good pillow .
With so many different types of pillow to choose from , it can sometimes be difficult to know where to begin .
If you find that you suffer with aches or pains in the night , a harder pillow is generally more supportive and easier on your neck , back and shoulders .
For less support and resistance , a softer pillow is perfect for those who sleep on their sides or tend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Whatever kind of sleeper you are , these are some of the best you can buy now .
Enjoy luxurious Scandinavian duck feathers and for half of the price , with this great deal from Wayfair .
The pillow offers medium support and is formed with a blend of 85 % feathers and 15 % duckdown .
So you can be sure that you 're in for a super sumptuous night 's rest .
If you think of memory foam products , one of the first that springs to mind is probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household name for their memory foam mattress , so it 's no wonder that their pillows will be nothing short of excellent .
Clever airflow cooling channels within the pillow help to circulate cool air for stuffy nights .
Keep cool and comforted all night long .
At £60 , they are definitely among some of the pricier pillows , but can we put a price on a great night 's sleep ?
Tempur 's Original Pillow has an ergonomic design that 's perfectly suited to those who end up on their sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's contoured with specially designed Tempur material , for uncompromising neck support as well as subtle firmness for a truly blissful and comforting night 's rest .
There are three sizes available to choose from .
The great thing about the Studio by Silentnight Pillow is its affordable price tag and the variations you can choose from to pick the perfect one for you .
This pillow comes with three removable pads : soft , medium and firm .
You can create up to seven different combinations to find the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The pads are house in an anti-allergy , luxury , knitted cover .
If you find yourself rolling over onto your back or your side at night - this is the pillow for you .
This pillow works to keep your spine aligned for a great sleep every night .
The pillow is made from naturally sumptuous Hungarian goose down and feathers , which offer support but equally have a little bit of bounce to them .
The tightly woven fabric acts as a barrier for dust mites , so if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with this natural bedding .
Finally , a travel pillow that actually looks comforting for a long flight .
The Huzi infinity pillow is essentially a large circle , which you can then adjust the shape accordingly - for whichever way you need to rest .
Change up the design to suit you best , it makes the ideal travel companion and is made from breathable , bamboo fabric .
If you require some extra support at bedtime and are n't willing to pay a fortune - the Dorma pillows are the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % sumptuous cotton and boasting a 233 thread count , the firm support pillows offer you maximum assistance on your quest to the perfect night 's sleep .
For £25 you get a pair of pillows , which is great value for money compared to some of the competitors .
It 's also not a bad price to pay for a lovely restful sleep .
Tempur is another leading name among sleep solutions , so is it any wonder that they made it to our top 10 ?
This luxury materials in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , support and overall comfort .
At £60 a pop , it 's not your cheapest option , but it is a sure fire option if you require the support when it 's time to snooze .
Pregnancy , especially in the last couple of months is n't the most comfortable you 've ever been , are we right ?
The DreamGenii offers support for your belly , knees and your back to ensure a comfortable night 's sleep for you and baby .
Once baby is here you can also use it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win .
During the warmer months of the year , it 's nice to have something that will be able to cool you down as you sleep .
Featuring thermo-regulating outlast technology , the Everdene pillow proactively absorbs excess heat and moisture away from the skin to ensure the most refreshing night ’ s sleep .
The Everdene Pillow features a 100 % Egyptian long staple cotton casing which is filled with polyester hollowfibre pockets .
This provides a light and lofty pillow which is more cooling and requires less maintenance .
Price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy here now For a slice of everyday luxury , without the extreme luxury price - this option from the White Company is ideal .
The premium duck down and feather pillows offer an affordable quality you wo n't find all over the highstreet .
Choose from various firmness ' and find the perfect set for you , that will send you into a peaceful slumber every evening .
Price : From £35 , The White Company - buy here now The OTTY pillow is a luxury pillow that will offer a sound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult sleepers .
Cool gel within the memory foam pillows helps to dissipate heat and provides you with a cooling comfortable surface for you to sleep .
The memory foam element of the pillow reduces stress on your neck and helps you to find the most comfortable sleep position for you .
Once you 've found your ideal sleeping position - the pillow will conform to the shape of you , for your best sleep yet .
For a luxurious and comfortable night 's sleep every night , check out the best mattress @ @ @ @

From sumptuous cotton, to luxury goose down and supportive memory foam, these are the best pillows for 2021 that you can buy to help send you into a peaceful and comfortable sleep.
If you're looking for a long and restful night's sleep every night, a good place to start is by finding a good pillow.
With so many different types of pillow to choose from, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to begin. If you find that you suffer with aches or pains in the night, a harder pillow is generally better for your neck, back and shoulders. Or you could give a body pillow a try for additional support and comfort.
For less support and resistance, a softer pillow is perfect for those who sleep on their sides or tend to move around more during the night. There are even pillows that promise to help with snoring - one shopper even went so far as to praise a £6 Matalan anti-snore pillow that 'saved' her marriage.
Whatever kind of sleeper you are, these are some of the best you can buy now, including options from Simba and leading brand Tempur.
Top 3 best pillows Simba Hybrid Pillow If you think of memory foam products, one of the first brands that springs to mind is probably Simba. Simba has quickly become a household name for their high quality memory foam mattresses, so it's no wonder that their pillows also get rave reviews. Clever airflow cooling channels within the pillow help to circulate cool air for stuffy nights. So you can keep cool and comforted all night long. From £ 60 Simba Sleep Buy Now Tempur Original Pillow Tempur's original pillow has an ergonomic design that's perfectly suited to those who end up on their sides or on their back during the night. It's contoured with specially designed Tempur material, for uncompromising neck support as well as subtle firmness for a truly blissful and comforting night's rest. There are three sizes available to choose from. From £ 105 Tempur Buy Now John Lewis Siberian Goose Down Pillow If you find yourself rolling over onto your back or your side at night - this is the pillow for you. This pillow works to keep your spine aligned for a great sleep every night. The pillow is made from naturally sumptuous Siberian goose down and feathers, which offer support but equally have a little bit of bounce to them. From £ 100 John Lewis Buy Now
Which is the best pillow to buy?
Best pillow for support
Enjoy luxurious Scandinavian duck feathers and for better than half of the RRP price from online marketplace eBay. The pillow offers medium support and is formed with a blend of 85% feathers and 15% duck down - so you can be sure that you're in for a super sumptuous night's rest.
Best memory foam pillow
If you think of memory foam products, one of the first brands that springs to mind is probably Simba. Simba has quickly become a household name for their high quality memory foam mattresses, so it's no wonder that their pillows also get rave reviews.
Clever airflow cooling channels within the pillow help to circulate cool air for stuffy nights. So you can keep cool and comforted all night long. At £60, they are definitely among some of the pricier options, but can we put a price on a great night's sleep?
Best pillow for side sleepers
Tempur's original pillow has an ergonomic design that's perfectly suited to those who end up on their sides or on their back during the night.
It's contoured with specially designed Tempur material, for uncompromising neck support as well as subtle firmness for a truly blissful and comforting night's rest. There are three sizes available to choose from.
Buy now from Tempur (£105.00)
Best pillow for back sleepers
If you find yourself rolling over onto your back or your side at night - this is the pillow for you. This pillow works to keep your spine aligned for a great sleep every night.
The pillow is made from naturally sumptuous Siberian goose down and feathers, which offer support but equally have a little bit of bounce to them.
The tightly woven fabric acts as a barrier for dust mites, so if you suffer with allergies - you won't with this natural bedding.
Best pillow for travelling
Finally, a travel pillow that actually looks comforting for a long flight. The Huzi infinity pillow is essentially a large circle, which you can then adjust the shape accordingly - for whichever way you need to rest.
Change up the design to suit you best, it makes the ideal travel companion and is made from breathable, bamboo fabric.
Best pillow for neck pain
If you require some extra support at bedtime and aren't willing to pay a fortune - the Dorma pillows are the perfect solution for you.
Made from 100% sumptuous cotton and boasting a 233 thread count, the firm support pillows offer you maximum assistance on your quest to the perfect night's sleep.
For £25 you get a pair of pillows, which is great value for money compared to some of the competitors. It's also not a bad price to pay for a lovely restful sleep.
Best Tempur comfort pillow
Tempur is another leading name among sleep solutions, so is it any wonder that they made it to our top 10?
This luxury materials in the cushion combine a perfect balance of softness, support and overall comfort. It's not your cheapest option, but it is a sure fire option if you require the support when it's time to snooze.
Best maternity support pillow
Pregnancy, especially in the last couple of months isn't the most comfortable you've ever been, are we right?
The DreamGenii offers support for your belly, knees and your back to ensure a comfortable night's sleep for you and baby.
Once baby is here you can also use it as a feeding/sleeping pillow - win, win.
Best hypoallergenic pillow
During the warmer months of the year, it's nice to have something that will be able to cool you down as you sleep.
Featuring thermo-regulating outlast technology, the Everdene pillow proactively absorbs excess heat and moisture away from the skin to ensure the most refreshing night’s sleep.
The Everdene Pillow features a 100% Egyptian long staple cotton casing which is filled with polyester hollowfibre pockets. This provides a light and lofty pillow which is more cooling and requires less maintenance.
Buy now from Brook and Wilde (98.00)
Best pillow for stomach sleepers
For a slice of everyday luxury, without the extreme luxury price - this option from the White Company is ideal.
The premium duck down and feather pillows offer an affordable quality you won't find all over the high street.
Choose from various firmness' and find the perfect set for you, that will send you into a peaceful slumber every evening.
Buy now from The White Company (£35.00)
Best luxury pillow
The OTTY pillow is a luxury pillow that will offer a sound and restful sleep for even the most difficult sleepers.
Cool gel within the memory foam pillows helps to dissipate heat and provides you with a cooling comfortable surface for you to sleep.
The memory foam element of the pillow reduces stress on your neck and helps you to find the most comfortable sleep position for you. Once you've found your ideal sleeping position - the pillow will conform to the shape of you, for your best sleep yet.
Best cooling pillow
The cooling gel-infused memory foam regulates temperature, disperses heat and promotes airflow, which prevents sweating.
It provides your neck, shoulder, and upper back efficient support throughout the night for neck and shoulder pain.
The BedStory luxury pillow is equipped with a unique 3D pattern design. It is ultra-soft, comfortable, durable, and retains its shape. It also comes with a removable and washable cover.
Best pillow for snoring
A wedge pillow is an orthopaedic pillow that can be used to help sleepers with various ailments including snoring and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea. Elevating the upper body may also help sleepers who suffer from acid reflux, as gravity helps keep stomach acid from rising up the oesophagus.
The triangular shape of a wedge pillow keeps sleepers at an incline throughout the night, it is versatile enough so that sleepers can use one to prop up their head and neck, or support their back and shoulders when sitting up in bed.
For an added bonus, they can also be used to elevate the legs and help improve circulation.
Best feather down pillow
These M&S pillows duck feather and down filling pillows will give you an extra-luxurious, comfortable feel, which is crucial for a good night's sleep.
The filling is of medium firmness, while a pure cotton case gives a soft and breathable finish, and they come in a set of two.
Best luxury latex pillow
This is a luxury latex pillow providing shallow gentle support, that is suitable for back and front sleepers.
Dunlopillo latex provides instant pressure relief and encourages a healthy blood supply to your head and neck so you have a perfect sleeping posture and awake feeling refreshed.
Buy now from Bensons for Beds (£75.00)


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Dream job offers couples £35k to live in a cottage in the Scottish countryside

An owner of luxurious cottages in the Scottish Borders is looking to pay one couple £35,000 to live in the spectacular countryside .
We 're talking landscapes filled with rolling green hills , winding rivers and enchanting woodlands that look like something straight out of a fairytale .
According to a listing on jobs website Greycoat Lumley , the owner of eight cottages in Dryburgh is looking to hire a couple to help maintain the homes .
The salary is £35,000 a year , but as part of the deal you 'll also get to live rent-free in a cosy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oh , and your council tax and utility bills will be covered too !
The eight cottages themselves are pretty dreamy .
Located near the town of Melrose and right by the River Tweed , they boast cosy interiors still offering heaps of space , sprawling gardens and a generally picturesque setting .
So , what exactly does the role involve ?
The job description includes responsibilities such as general maintenance of the properties and grounds , managing cleaners , shopping for supplies , arranging flowers , laundry and ironing , and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the listing , the hired couple will be reporting directly to the cottages ' owner , and must be `` pro active , hardworking and organised '' .
Oh , and applicants who have a pet need not be deterred - you 'll be allowed to bring your animal along to live with you , as the listing states that pets are welcome 'within reason ' .
Interested ?
You can apply for the job on the Greycoat Lumley website .
If the job 's not quite right for you , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scottish Borders , the good news is that the eight cottages are open for bookings .
You can find out more about prices and details of each cottage on the Crabtree & Crabtree website .

The Scottish Borders has some epic scenery - and you could get paid £35,000 to live in a dreamy cottage there
Dream job offers couples £35k to live in a cottage in the Scottish countryside
An owner of luxurious cottages in the Scottish Borders is looking to pay one couple £35,000 to live in the spectacular countryside.
We're talking landscapes filled with rolling green hills, winding rivers and enchanting woodlands that look like something straight out of a fairytale.
According to a listing on jobs website Greycoat Lumley, the owner of eight cottages in Dryburgh is looking to hire a couple to help maintain the homes.
The salary is £35,000 a year, but as part of the deal you'll also get to live rent-free in a cosy two-bedroom property in the idyllic countryside. Oh, and your council tax and utility bills will be covered too!
Image: Crabtree and Crabtree WS) Crabtree and Crabtree WS)
The eight cottages themselves are pretty dreamy. Located near the town of Melrose and right by the River Tweed, they boast cosy interiors still offering heaps of space, sprawling gardens and a generally picturesque setting.
So, what exactly does the role involve?
Image: Crabtree and Crabtree WS) Crabtree and Crabtree WS)
The job description includes responsibilities such as general maintenance of the properties and grounds, managing cleaners, shopping for supplies, arranging flowers, laundry and ironing, and other errands that may need doing.
According to the listing, the hired couple will be reporting directly to the cottages' owner, and must be "pro active, hardworking and organised".
Image: Crabtree and Crabtree WS) Crabtree and Crabtree WS)
Oh, and applicants who have a pet need not be deterred - you'll be allowed to bring your animal along to live with you, as the listing states that pets are welcome 'within reason'.
Interested? You can apply for the job on the Greycoat Lumley website.
Image: Crabtree and Crabtree WS) Crabtree and Crabtree WS)
If the job's not quite right for you, but you're now considering a trip to the Scottish Borders, the good news is that the eight cottages are open for bookings.
You can find out more about prices and details of each cottage on the Crabtree & Crabtree website.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Floyd Mayweather sparks comeback talk with 2am sparring sessions

Floyd Mayweather could still compete with the best in the world if he returned from his three-year retirement .
That is the view of sparring partner Denis Douglin who recently shared the ring with the pound-for-pound great during 2am training sessions .
Mayweather , 43 , has not fought since he extended his unbeaten record to 50 fights with a stoppage win over Conor McGregor in 2017 .
He has repeatedly hinted at a comeback - but has admitted it would likely be in an exhibition bout .
But Douglin told Vegas Insider : `` I think he could come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's amazing to see another fighter , especially an African-American fighter , doing so well , making so much money , having fun , milking the game - so why not keep going ?
`` If you 're safe and you feel protected and you 're smart , I wan na say keep going .
`` The last time we sparred was probably three years ago for his exhibition match in Asia and I kind of felt like he was slowing down a little bit .
This time he felt sharp , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was almost like he 's getting better .
`` Everything that he ’ s going through in his life is making him more focused on boxing .
I think he could still hang with the top guys .
There 's no reason to try because he 's already proven himself , but if he wanted to , he could still do it .
With Errol Spence at his best , Floyd can still compete with him 100 per cent . ''
Douglin also said he would not be surprised to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov .
`` I do think this could happen , I think he 's going to fight UFC guys , '' he added .
`` It ’ s actually quite interesting because I 'm left-handed and McGregor and Khabib are both left-handed , so him choosing to spar me , that might be the reason why .
`` That 's something someone said to me the other day and I was like , you know what , that makes sense , so it ’ s very possible .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money , why not do something like that again or fight another UFC fighter if he 's making millions of dollars ? ''

Mayweather has not fought since he stopped Conor McGregor in 2017 but has repeatedly hinted that he is ready to return
Floyd Mayweather has sparked suggestions he is preparing for a comeback after holding private 2am sparring sessions.
Mayweather has not fought since he extended his unbeaten record to 50 fights with a stoppage win over Conor McGregor in 2017.
He has repeatedly hinted at a comeback - but has admitted it would likely be in an exhibition bout.
But super-middleweight contender Denis Douglin, who lost to George Groves three years ago, has revealed he has been sparring Mayweather in the early hours.
"He called me up around one in the morning," he said via Vegas Insider. "I know he likes to train at night so I got up and told my mother that Mayweather wanted to spar.
"We got to the gym before him, I was walking around taking pictures and stuff. He walked in at two in the morning with so much energy and so excited, and he let me know that he was going to beat me up.
Image: Ethan Miller/Getty) Ethan Miller/Getty)
"He was making fun of me saying harmless stuff like: ‘Oh, you think you're so bad, you got all of those muscles, but I’m still going to beat you up’. I thought as much as I look up to this man I can't wait to get into the ring and put it on him.
"And I love the fact that he was excited to beat me up, it was like an honour to have Mayweather talking bad about me.
"The first three rounds were great work, still talking trash back and forth to each other, and then in the fourth round he said: ‘let's turn the bell off, we're going to spar until you quit’.
"I was like: ‘Floyd, as much as I love you, if we turn this bell off and spar until I quit, we're going to be here all day because I'm never going to quit’. So he turned the bell off and we just sparred non-stop; no bell, no-one calling time, and we just worked worked worked, we were in there for like 30 minutes.
"I landed on him and it was very good sparring. The people that were there were saying we've never seen someone pushing Floyd that much. My mum was happy and Floyd was happy.
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"The last time we sparred was probably three years ago for his exhibition match in Asia and I kind of felt like he was slowing down a little bit. This time he felt sharp, he felt strong, his stamina was great, it was almost like he's getting better.
"Everything that he’s going through in his life is making him more focused on boxing. I think he could still hang with the top guys.
"There's no reason to try because he's already proven himself, but if he wanted to, he could still do it. With Errol Spence at his best, Floyd can still compete with him 100 per cent."
Douglin also said he would not be surprised to see Mayweather rematch McGregor - or take on UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
"I do think this could happen, I think he's going to fight UFC guys," he added. "It’s actually quite interesting because I'm left-handed and McGregor and Khabib are both left-handed, so him choosing to spar me, that might be the reason why.
"That's something someone said to me the other day and I was like, you know what, that makes sense, so it’s very possible.
"The Conor McGregor fight generated so much money, why not do something like that again or fight another UFC fighter if he's making millions of dollars?"


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Man Utd midfield implications on Fred and Co as Man Utd close in on Van de Beek

Fred is not likely to leave Manchester United this summer despite the imminent arrival of Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax .
United are closing in on a £40m deal to sign the 23-year-old , and confirmation of the move could be announced as soon as the next 24 hours .
Naturally , many fans are wondering what this is likely to mean for United 's preferred starting line-up next season , with most predicting that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will play Van de Beek in the No.6 role behind Bruno Fernandes and alongside Paul Pogba in the centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not be granted as many minutes as he would like , and some have speculated that he could therefore seek a transfer this summer , with the likes of Turkish side Galatasaray said to be interested .
But according to Manchester Evening News Fred is happy to stay , and Solskjaer does not want to lose the Brazilian .
With the fixtures coming thick and fast next season , Fred is still likely to be an important part of the squad , and will likely rotate with Van de Beek as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scott McTominay .
James Garner , meanwhile , is likely to go out on loan , most probably to a Championship club .
What further signings should Man Utd make this summer ?
Have your say below .
The central midfield position is looking well-stocked for United , then , and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to turn his attentions to other matters once Van de Beek is confirmed .
According to The Times Solskjaer is still desperate to add a centre-back , right winger and striker to his squad before the transfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may mean , however , that they need to sell before they can buy , and the likes of Andreas Pereira and Jesse Lingard are most likely to move on .

The imminent arrival of the Dutch attacking midfielder is likely to have an impact on some players already at the club
Man Utd midfield implications on Fred and Co as Man Utd close in on Donny van de Beek
Fred is not likely to leave Manchester United this summer despite the imminent arrival of Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
United are closing in on a £40m deal to sign the 23-year-old, and confirmation of the move could be announced as soon as the next 24 hours.
Naturally, many fans are wondering what this is likely to mean for United's preferred starting line-up next season, with most predicting that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will play Van de Beek in the No.6 role behind Bruno Fernandes and alongside Paul Pogba in the centre of the midfield.
This means Fred may not be granted as many minutes as he would like, and some have speculated that he could therefore seek a transfer this summer, with the likes of Turkish side Galatasaray said to be interested.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But according to Manchester Evening News Fred is happy to stay, and Solskjaer does not want to lose the Brazilian.
With the fixtures coming thick and fast next season, Fred is still likely to be an important part of the squad, and will likely rotate with Van de Beek as well as fellow central midfielders Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay.
James Garner, meanwhile, is likely to go out on loan, most probably to a Championship club.
What further signings should Man Utd make this summer? Have your say below.
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The central midfield position is looking well-stocked for United, then, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to turn his attentions to other matters once Van de Beek is confirmed.
According to The Times Solskjaer is still desperate to add a centre-back, right winger and striker to his squad before the transfer window slams shut next month.
This may mean, however, that they need to sell before they can buy, and the likes of Andreas Pereira and Jesse Lingard are most likely to move on.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Solskjaer in agreement with Gary Neville and Paul Scholes over Man Utd

Manchester United have plenty of needs if they want to become Premier League title contenders .
Much of the summer talk has been about attacking stars such as Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish , whilst midfielder Donny van de Beek is set to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's first summer signing .
But ESPN have reported that finding a dominant centre-back to line-up alongside Harry Maguire will then be Solskjaer 's priority , with Dayot Upamecano first in line .
Solskjaer clearly believes that upgrading Victor Lindelof can transform his side in a way that Virgil van Dijk 's arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his opinion is one shared by former team-mates Gary Neville and Paul Scholes , who have both urged him to sign a top class centre-back .
`` The Manchester United squad , as it stands today , can not challenge for the Premier League title this season , '' Neville told Sky Sports .
`` The squad needed four or five improvements and it still needs four or five improvements .
I 've been saying that for a year and I 've even nominated the positions I feel they need to improve .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ world-class centre-back , '' he started , before also urging him to strengthen several other areas .
Scholes , meanwhile , picked out the same flaw in United 's back line after their Europa League exit against Sevilla .
`` I think they could do with a centre half , I 've said that all along , '' Scholes said on BT Sport .
`` I 'm not sure Lindelof going to be good enough as a partner for Maguire .
I think they need a dominant defender next to him .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the ball you 'd have to question but defensively they 're OK. '' I think the defensive record over the last 15 , 20 games has been very good , probably one of the best in the league so you have to take that into respect as well .
`` But I still think a dominant centre-half next to Maguire , just to cover for the slight weaknesses he has . ''
Whilst they both see a need for a centre-back , a view seemingly shared by Solskjaer , Neville and Scholes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to splash the cash .
Scholes told BT Sport : `` You talk about quality , talk about spending money on centre forwards and wide players .
You talk about hundreds of millions for those players , but those are the players that win you trophies , the ones that win you medals .
`` We know all this Sancho thing is going on , but they need to start spending the money .
If they want to win trophies , they 've got to start spending the money.
” Neville , meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think there are definitely four or five players required and to not get three I think it would be a problem because of what the other clubs are doing .
`` If Liverpool get Thiago , if Manchester City do what they are looking like they are going to do and with Chelsea doing what they 've done , they are your competitors and they all look like they are improving and moving forward .
`` So , United have to do business but I do believe more in the strategy of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the deals over the line .
`` That 's not always easy but they have to try and do it quickly to give Ole the time to build to get this team moulded for the start of the season . ''
Will United spend and give Solskjaer what he wants and what Neville and Scholes feel they need ?
We 'll soon find out ...

Man Utd manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly eyeing a new centre-back this summer - showing he agrees with former team-mates Gary Neville and Paul Scholes over their needs
Manchester United have plenty of needs if they want to become Premier League title contenders.
Much of the summer talk has been about attacking stars such as Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish, whilst midfielder Donny van de Beek is set to become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first summer signing.
But ESPN have reported that finding a dominant centre-back to line-up alongside Harry Maguire will then be Solskjaer's priority, with Dayot Upamecano first in line.
Solskjaer clearly believes that upgrading Victor Lindelof can transform his side in a way that Virgil van Dijk's arrival turned Liverpool into title contenders.
And his opinion is one shared by former team-mates Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, who have both urged him to sign a top class centre-back.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"The Manchester United squad, as it stands today, cannot challenge for the Premier League title this season," Neville told Sky Sports.
"The squad needed four or five improvements and it still needs four or five improvements. I've been saying that for a year and I've even nominated the positions I feel they need to improve."
"They have to sign a world-class centre-back," he started, before also urging him to strengthen several other areas.
Scholes, meanwhile, picked out the same flaw in United's back line after their Europa League exit against Sevilla.
"I think they could do with a centre half, I've said that all along," Scholes said on BT Sport.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
"I'm not sure Lindelof going to be good enough as a partner for Maguire. I think they need a dominant defender next to him.
"Defensively, the full backs are OK. On the ball you'd have to question but defensively they're OK.
"I think the defensive record over the last 15, 20 games has been very good, probably one of the best in the league so you have to take that into respect as well.
"But I still think a dominant centre-half next to Maguire, just to cover for the slight weaknesses he has."
Whilst they both see a need for a centre-back, a view seemingly shared by Solskjaer, Neville and Scholes are also in agreement over the need to splash the cash.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
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Scholes told BT Sport: "You talk about quality, talk about spending money on centre forwards and wide players. You talk about hundreds of millions for those players, but those are the players that win you trophies, the ones that win you medals.
"We know all this Sancho thing is going on, but they need to start spending the money. If they want to win trophies, they've got to start spending the money.”
Neville, meanwhile, said: "So, I think there are definitely four or five players required and to not get three I think it would be a problem because of what the other clubs are doing.
"If Liverpool get Thiago, if Manchester City do what they are looking like they are going to do and with Chelsea doing what they've done, they are your competitors and they all look like they are improving and moving forward.
"So, United have to do business but I do believe more in the strategy of what's happening, they just have to get the deals over the line.
"That's not always easy but they have to try and do it quickly to give Ole the time to build to get this team moulded for the start of the season."
Will United spend and give Solskjaer what he wants and what Neville and Scholes feel they need? We'll soon find out...


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Line of Duty series 6 resumes filming after halting production due to Covid-19

Filming has resumed on the sixth series of hit crime drama Line of Duty .
The BBC One thriller was forced to shut down production earlier this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
However , the time has now come for the series to get back to work with the promise of new episodes arriving in 2021 , with actor Martin Compston even sharing some images from the set on Instagram .
In addition to the usual players , the guest star of series six will be Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald .
She will play Detective Chief Inspector Joanne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder and prompts AC-12 to question her conduct .
The previous five series featured guest actors as series-long major players .
The first series featured Lennie James , the second focused on Keeley Hawes , the third on Daniel Mays , the fourth on Thandie Newton , and the recent fifth run on Stephen Graham .
On returning to filming the new episodes , the series 's creator and showrunner Jed Mercurio , said : `` We know Line of Duty fans are desperate for series six and we hope we can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Thanks so much for your patience in these difficult times . ''
Meanwhile , Scottish actor Martin Compston who plays DS Steve Arnott ) , said : `` It ’ s been a long few months and it will be a different way of working from when we stopped , but I ’ m delighted to be back on the case with the Line Of Duty team ! ''
Elsewhere , DI Kate Fleming actress Vicky McClure said : `` Been sitting on these incredible scripts for some time now , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to getting back to it and seeing the Line Of Duty family . ''
Adrian Dunbar , who plays big boss Supt .
Ted Hastings , added : `` Even with the imposition of Covid restrictions I ca n't hide my excitement at getting the team back together .
`` So many people wondering… what happens next ? ''
Finally , Simon Heath , Executive Producer for World Productions , commented : `` It ’ s been almost six months since we stopped shooting , but following our implementation of all the industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be able to resume filming series six safely . ''
Line of Duty series 1 to 5 are available now on BBC iPlayer , while series 6 will air on BBC One next year .

Line of Duty has returned to filming its sixth series after production was shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic - but when can fans expect new episodes?
Filming has resumed on the sixth series of hit crime drama Line of Duty .
The BBC One thriller was forced to shut down production earlier this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, the time has now come for the series to get back to work with the promise of new episodes arriving in 2021, with actor Martin Compston even sharing some images from the set on Instagram.
In addition to the usual players, the guest star of series six will be Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald.
She will play Detective Chief Inspector Joanne Davidson, who is investigating an unsolved murder and prompts AC-12 to question her conduct.
The previous five series featured guest actors as series-long major players.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The first series featured Lennie James, the second focused on Keeley Hawes, the third on Daniel Mays, the fourth on Thandie Newton, and the recent fifth run on Stephen Graham.
On returning to filming the new episodes, the series's creator and showrunner Jed Mercurio, said: "We know Line of Duty fans are desperate for series six and we hope we can get it on air as soon as possible.
"Thanks so much for your patience in these difficult times."
Image: PA) PA)
Meanwhile, Scottish actor Martin Compston who plays DS Steve Arnott), said: "It’s been a long few months and it will be a different way of working from when we stopped, but I’m delighted to be back on the case with the Line Of Duty team!"
Elsewhere, DI Kate Fleming actress Vicky McClure said: "Been sitting on these incredible scripts for some time now, so I’m really looking forward to getting back to it and seeing the Line Of Duty family."
Image: BBC/World Productions Ltd) BBC/World Productions Ltd)
Adrian Dunbar, who plays big boss Supt. Ted Hastings, added: "Even with the imposition of Covid restrictions I can't hide my excitement at getting the team back together.
"So many people wondering… what happens next?"
Finally, Simon Heath, Executive Producer for World Productions, commented: "It’s been almost six months since we stopped shooting, but following our implementation of all the industry Covid protocols, we’re delighted to be able to resume filming series six safely."
Line of Duty series 1 to 5 are available now on BBC iPlayer, while series 6 will air on BBC One next year.


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Students can get bigger loans after Covid-19 - even if they're studying at home

The Student Loans Company has explained exactly how payouts will work in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions change how universities operate .
With close to £2billion in payments meant to be heading to a million students this academic year , the organisation was keen to stress that starting your studies remotely wo n't affect your money .
But things will be a little different , with students told to make sure addresses have n't changed and start dates are still accurate .
In fact , payouts might even rise for some - with the maintenance element of student loans based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partners or carers .
If Covid-19 has seen their earnings fall by 15 % or more , students can apply to get bigger payouts , the Student Loans Company said .
Derek Ross , Student Loans Company executive director of operations , said : “ We appreciate some students may still have changes to make to their course , university or college and it ’ s vital that they update their information online as soon as possible to ensure their finance is in place at the start of term .
“ Our contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also lots of information available at at https : //studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/ and on our social media channels to help students , and their parents and partners , to get prepared for payment this autumn.
” The Student Loans Company added you can also get in contact on Facebook ( facebook.com/SFEngland ) and Twitter ( @ SFE_England ) - with Facebook Live sessions letting you ask questions to its student finance experts .
What you need to do to get ready for your first student loan payment • Register at your college or university – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can register beforehand to receive payments on the first official day of their course .
However , students should follow the registration guidance provided by their education provider .
Until students register , they won ’ t receive payment and it can take three to five days for payments to reach a student ’ s account once they are registered .
Students should make sure they have money to cover any initial costs .
• Don ’ t worry if , due to the COVID-19 pandemic , you ’ re studying online initially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home instead of in classes .
They will still be paid as normal provided they have registered for their course .
See tip number 1 .
• Tell the Student Loans Company if your term time living arrangements have changed – If students have changed their plans about where they will live during term time – for example will be living with parents instead of moving away – they must update their application in their online account .
This also applies to students who were planning to be studying abroad but will now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this could result in overpayments .
Students will have to repay any funding that is overpaid , and it could affect funding in future years .
• Check with your provider to make sure your course start date hasn ’ t changed – Your Maintenance Loan payment is based on your course start date so if that changes your first payment date will change too .
If in doubt check with your university or college .
• Make sure you have provided up-to-date bank details – often when a student goes to university @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account .
It ’ s important that they update their online student finance account with the new details to ensure their money goes to the right place .
• Provide any evidence you have been asked for as soon as possible - parents and partners may also be asked to provide financial information and evidence .
They should do this through their own online account which they can set up at www.gov.uk/studentfinance .
Most evidence can be uploaded online via SLC ’ s new digital upload service which can also be accessed via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ status of your payments - Students can view their payment schedule and check the status of their payments via their online accounts .
Student Finance England has produced a handy film explaining what each of the payment statuses mean .
• Tell the Student Loans Company if your parent , carer or partner ’ s income has changed - If a student applied for a Maintenance Loan based on their household income , they would have been asked to provide details for the 2018-19 tax year .
If their annual household income has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can apply to have their estimated income for the current tax year used instead .
Find out more about supporting your child or partner ’ s application • Let the Student Loans Company know as soon as possible if you plan to suspend or withdraw from your studies - If a student is planning to leave or suspend their course it ’ s important that they consider the impact on their funding needs .
They should talk to their university or college and let SLC know of any changes as soon as possible @ @ @ @ @

The Student Loans Company has explained how payouts will work under coronavirus restrictions - and they might well mean people are awarded more money than before
The Student Loans Company has explained exactly how payouts will work in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions change how universities operate.
With close to £2billion in payments meant to be heading to a million students this academic year, the organisation was keen to stress that starting your studies remotely won't affect your money.
But things will be a little different, with students told to make sure addresses haven't changed and start dates are still accurate.
In fact, payouts might even rise for some - with the maintenance element of student loans based on the earnings of parents, guardians, partners or carers.
If Covid-19 has seen their earnings fall by 15% or more, students can apply to get bigger payouts, the Student Loans Company said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Derek Ross, Student Loans Company executive director of operations, said: “We appreciate some students may still have changes to make to their course, university or college and it’s vital that they update their information online as soon as possible to ensure their finance is in place at the start of term.
“Our contact centres are open daily and there is also lots of information available at at https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/ and on our social media channels to help students, and their parents and partners, to get prepared for payment this autumn.”
The Student Loans Company added you can also get in contact on Facebook ( facebook.com/SFEngland ) and Twitter (@SFE_England) - with Facebook Live sessions letting you ask questions to its student finance experts.
What you need to do to get ready for your first student loan payment
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thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Mum told to leave bingo hall for not covering neck hole that helps her breathe

A woman battling lung cancer was told to leave a bingo hall for not covering up a hole in her neck that helps her breathe .
Elaine Arbeau , 67 , was excited to meet her friends at Delta Bingo in Pickering , Ontario , Canada , when it reopened following coronavirus restrictions .
But her son says she was asked to leave by management - leaving her embarrassed and upset .
Joe Gilbert said his mum cried in the car park after leaving and was `` beside herself '' .
He told CTV News : `` She was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't cover up the hole on her neck .
`` She explained that was impossible to do .
That 's how she breathes . ''
Joe claims that after the manager saw his mum crying , he told her she could go back in , but at that point she left voluntarily .
Elaine 's son wrote in a Facebook post : `` My mom has battled many types of cancers over the last 20 years .
She is still here .
Hell of a survivor .
`` However she like any soldier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hole left in her neck .
So because of that battle she ca n't talk like us , or breathe like us .
She breathes through the hole in her neck .
`` My mom does n't go out much unless its to play at a casino or bingo hall these days for her enjoyment with her friends . ''
He told the story of what happened , adding : `` This should never happen to anyone in my moms position . ''
Joe said he is trying to give his mum a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to CTV News Toronto , Delta Bingo CEO Cam Johnston said he will take a `` hard look '' over the case however he said people should not be visiting their establishment without a mask .
He said he would make a judgement on the case shortly , but said they preferred for people who were unable to wear masks to not attend .
Mr Johnston reportedly said he empathises with Elaine but argued his priority at this time has to be safety .
`` We 're trying to protect everyone but my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and safety of all our customers and staff . ''

Elaine Arbeau, 67, was excited to meet her friends at Delta Bingo in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, after it reopened - but was left in tears over the ordeal
Mum told to leave bingo hall for not covering hole in neck that helps her breathe
A woman battling lung cancer was told to leave a bingo hall for not covering up a hole in her neck that helps her breathe.
Elaine Arbeau, 67, was excited to meet her friends at Delta Bingo in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, when it reopened following coronavirus restrictions.
But her son says she was asked to leave by management - leaving her embarrassed and upset.
Joe Gilbert said his mum cried in the car park after leaving and was "beside herself".
He told CTV News : "She was told to leave by management if she didn't cover up the hole on her neck.
"She explained that was impossible to do. That's how she breathes."
Joe claims that after the manager saw his mum crying, he told her she could go back in, but at that point she left voluntarily.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Elaine's son wrote in a Facebook post: "My mom has battled many types of cancers over the last 20 years. She is still here. Hell of a survivor.
"However she like any soldier carries many wounds. One being the hole left in her neck. So because of that battle she can't talk like us, or breathe like us. She breathes through the hole in her neck.
"My mom doesn't go out much unless its to play at a casino or bingo hall these days for her enjoyment with her friends."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
He told the story of what happened, adding: "This should never happen to anyone in my moms position."
Joe said he is trying to give his mum a voice by sharing the story.
Speaking to CTV News Toronto, Delta Bingo CEO Cam Johnston said he will take a "hard look" over the case however he said people should not be visiting their establishment without a mask.
He said he would make a judgement on the case shortly, but said they preferred for people who were unable to wear masks to not attend.
Mr Johnston reportedly said he empathises with Elaine but argued his priority at this time has to be safety.
"We're trying to protect everyone but my first concern and first obligation is the health and safety of all our customers and staff."


thedailymirror--2020-09-01--Phillip Schofield stops This Morning to make confession after awkward blunder

Phillip Schofield stopped This Morning to confess to a blunder he had made earlier on .
The presenter , 58 @ @ @ @ @ daytime show with co-star Holly Willoughby , 39 , for the first time in two @ @ @ @ @ suffered a bit of a blunder while they were preparing a crab dish while guided @ @ @ @ @ After the ad break , Holly asked Phil : `` Are you alright ?
I @ @ @ @ @ to viewers and shrugged : `` I have to fess up .
There 's nothing @ @ @ @ @ ca n't get changed .
I 've got to do the rest of the show @ @ @ @ @ to his wine-coloured shirt , he said : `` The crab has splattered my shirt @ @ @ @ @ over ! ''
Holly exclaimed : `` You had a gigantic bib on ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ , '' he insisted .
`` Not to cook it . ''
`` Oh , @ @ @ @ @ '' she asked .
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

Phil stops This Morning to make confession after awkward blunder
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Phil, 58, returned to the ITV daytime show with co-star Holly Willoughby, 39, for the first time in two months
Phillip Schofield stops This Morning to make confession after awkward blunder
Phillip Schofield stopped This Morning to confess to a blunder he had made earlier on.
The presenter, 58, returned to the ITV daytime show with co-star Holly Willoughby, 39, for the first time in two months.
But Phil unfortunately suffered a bit of a blunder while they were preparing a crab dish while guided by chef James Martin.
After the ad break, Holly asked Phil: "Are you alright? I mean..."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Phil turned to viewers and shrugged: "I have to fess up. There's nothing I can do, I can't get changed. I've got to do the rest of the show like this."
Gesturing to his wine-coloured shirt, he said: "The crab has splattered my shirt. I'm covered all over!"
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Holly exclaimed: "You had a gigantic bib on!"
"Only to eat it," he insisted. "Not to cook it."
"Oh, is that cooking splatter?" she asked.
Phil replied: "It's cooking spit."
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-09-02--Girl, 3, left bleeding from face after attack by dog that can run at 35mph

A three-year-old girl was left bleeding and badly bruised after a dog charged at her in a park .
Denise Hill says she and her adorable toddler Mollie and her step-son were walking their dog at a field in Plymouth , Devon , when Mollie was attacked .
The mum says the owner of a greyhound walked onto the field with his dog off the lead , and shouted to his pet `` do n't you dare run after that dog , do n't even think about it ! ''
And that 's when the greyhound charged towards the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Denise told Plymouth Live : `` At first the dog was playing with my dog for around 10 minutes .
`` The man was speaking to my step son and was telling us his dog could run up to 35mph as he takes her to the tracks regularly to clock up the times and have a few quid .
`` He then said she only sees him once every other week because he is the only one who walks the dog as his brother keeps her at his .
`` He works away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he can not control her he said , but at no point did he put her into the lead .
`` The dog was dark brown on colour and stripy about one and a half times the size of Mollie .
`` The dog was playing with my dog on a lead the whole time .
`` As I went to take Rosie off the lead she was tangling me and my step son up , the dog charged for Rosie then charged for my daughter .
`` The dog hit her from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went into my daughter 's head face and tummy .
`` She flew backwards and hit her head on the ground .
I was trying to scramble the lead off me and step-son to get to her .
`` The owner of the dog pinned his dog down and onto her back , saying 'naughty dog naughty dog ' and apologised to me . ''
To Denise 's horror , when she looked down at her jumper where she 'd been comforting her daughter , she saw blood .
The shocked mum said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my daughter , I looked at my jumper and said 'oh look there ’ s blood ' .
By this time she was bleeding from her nose and mouth .
`` The owner then took the dog whilst I was dealing with my daughter to check for further injuries and fled the scene .
`` He still didn ’ t put it on the lead until he got to the houses at the bottom of the field which takes you to the middle of Bampfylde way .
`` My daughter had a bruise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised lump similar to an egg shape .
`` She had cut her mouth , her teeth have pierced all of her lips top and bottom and they are very swollen . ''
The horrified mum rushed her injured daughter home and called the emergency number 111 , which offers medical advice .
She said : `` I was fearful of the fact she may have abdominal and chest injuries/trauma .
I got her home and rang 111 to check her over .
`` I have to watch her for the next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurse said it can take for an abdominal and chest injury to show .
`` So have to watch for blood in the poop and urine also . ''
Denise says the man had brown hair and a short beard , was around five feet 10 , and had baggy black trousers and a blue T-shirt on .
She said she intends to report the matter to Devon and Cornwall Police .

Denise Hill, from Plymouth, was horrified when her adorable three-year-old daughter Mollie was left bloodied and bruised after a dog charged at her in a park
Girl, 3, left bleeding from face after horrifying attack by dog that can run at 35mph
A three-year-old girl was left bleeding and badly bruised after a dog charged at her in a park.
Denise Hill says she and her adorable toddler Mollie and her step-son were walking their dog at a field in Plymouth, Devon, when Mollie was attacked.
The mum says the owner of a greyhound walked onto the field with his dog off the lead, and shouted to his pet "don't you dare run after that dog, don't even think about it!"
And that's when the greyhound charged towards the family, viciously attacking the tiny toddler.
Denise told Plymouth Live : "At first the dog was playing with my dog for around 10 minutes.
Image: Denise Hill) Denise Hill)
"The man was speaking to my step son and was telling us his dog could run up to 35mph as he takes her to the tracks regularly to clock up the times and have a few quid.
"He then said she only sees him once every other week because he is the only one who walks the dog as his brother keeps her at his.
"He works away so she gets super excited and sometimes he can not control her he said, but at no point did he put her into the lead.
"The dog was dark brown on colour and stripy about one and a half times the size of Mollie.
"The dog was playing with my dog on a lead the whole time.
"As I went to take Rosie off the lead she was tangling me and my step son up, the dog charged for Rosie then charged for my daughter.
"The dog hit her from the front so her chest and tummy went into my daughter's head face and tummy.
"She flew backwards and hit her head on the ground. I was trying to scramble the lead off me and step-son to get to her.
"The owner of the dog pinned his dog down and onto her back, saying 'naughty dog naughty dog' and apologised to me."
To Denise's horror, when she looked down at her jumper where she'd been comforting her daughter, she saw blood.
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The shocked mum said: "When I got to comfort my daughter, I looked at my jumper and said 'oh look there’s blood'. By this time she was bleeding from her nose and mouth.
"The owner then took the dog whilst I was dealing with my daughter to check for further injuries and fled the scene.
"He still didn’t put it on the lead until he got to the houses at the bottom of the field which takes you to the middle of Bampfylde way.
"My daughter had a bruise on her forehead and bit of a raised lump similar to an egg shape.
"She had cut her mouth, her teeth have pierced all of her lips top and bottom and they are very swollen."
The horrified mum rushed her injured daughter home and called the emergency number 111, which offers medical advice.
She said: "I was fearful of the fact she may have abdominal and chest injuries/trauma. I got her home and rang 111 to check her over.
"I have to watch her for the next week because that’s how long the nurse said it can take for an abdominal and chest injury to show.
"So have to watch for blood in the poop and urine also."
Denise says the man had brown hair and a short beard, was around five feet 10, and had baggy black trousers and a blue T-shirt on.
She said she intends to report the matter to Devon and Cornwall Police.