thedailymirror--2020-10-19--ADVERTORIAL: 'Is the government watching me?' Professor answers biggest Covid questions

The NHS Covid-19 app launched last month and millions of people are already doing their bit to control the virus by downloading it .
It 's free from both the App Store or Google Play and is the Official NHS contact tracing app for England and Wales .
Below , Professor Christophe Fraser , professor of pathogen dynamics at the Nuffield Dept of Medicine , University of Oxford , has answered some of the biggest questions Mirror readers have about the app , covering privacy , quarantine and more .
Having the app is the fastest way of knowing when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and the quicker you know , the quicker you can alert the people you care about , and your community .
It runs on proven software developed by Apple and Google , designed so that nobody will know who or where you are .
And you can delete your data , or the app , at any time .
Why should I download the app ?
It ’ s useful in terms of being able to scan a QR code when you go to a venue and you ’ ll be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s been an outbreak in one of the places you ’ ve been .
If you ’ re unfortunate enough that one of the people you ’ ve been in close contact with in the last few days is diagnosed with Covid , you ’ ll get a notification straightaway so you have the opportunity to not infect others , including loved ones and vulnerable people .
If you ’ re experiencing symptoms ( fever , loss of smell or taste or continuous cough ) , you can also order a test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alert , am I breaking the law by leaving the house , or is it more “ I ’ m going to stay home so I don ’ t infect my granny ” ?
Stay at home because you don ’ t want to infect vulnerable people .
We all have loved ones with other illnesses that make them even more susceptible to really bad outcomes from Covid and although it ’ s much rarer we ’ ve also seen bad outcomes amongst some younger people .
What if I walk past someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Will I be asked to quarantine ?
The was developed with Google and Apple engineers and leading scientists who really focused on getting the measurements right so you won ’ t get a notification from a person walking down the street .
You need to have extended close contact with somebody for around 15 minutes to receive a notification .
But what if I don ’ t want anyone to know where I am ?
Is the government watching me ?
No .
The app doesn ’ t use GPS at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give is the first part of your postcode .
It doesn ’ t track your location at all .
Information about the contacts you ’ ve made and the places you ’ ve been stay on your phone and they ’ re all about you getting the notification of exposure to help you manage your risk .
Can I enter my test result in there , even if I didn ’ t order it through there ?
Whichever way you got tested , you can enter the information into the app , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app the result gets through more quickly to speed up contact tracing .
Speed is really important , because one of the things we ’ ve learned about Covid is that it transmits pretty quickly and you start being infectious for a couple of days before you develop symptoms and on the day when you first get symptoms .
I know that the testing has been stretched , but if you have symptoms it ’ s really important to get tested and it ’ s not the time to go out .
Will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Absolutely not .
The data about the contacts is entirely private , you have complete control over it and you can turn on and off contact tracing .
That ’ s private information that stays on your phone .
I ’ m not sure if I can be bothered to install it .
Will it really make a difference ?
We will make a difference .
We ’ ve done modelling and looked at the data .
We can see some countries that managed to turn the tide on the epidemic and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who download it , the more we can add to the control effort .
If more of us do it , the more we can turn the tide .
“ It ’ s slick , quick and effective ” - NHS GP Dr Amir Khan on why he ’ s downloaded the app `` If you have a smart device , you should download this app .
It ’ s for people in England and Wales .
We need everyone to get on board with this idea of controlling the spread of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is knowing where the outbreaks are and knowing when someone who has tested positive might have been in your vicinity .
Then getting as many people to isolate as possible .
`` I ’ ve got the app on my phone .
I work in Bradford and one thing I find useful is that it will tell me my local level of risk and alert .
So it helps modify people ’ s behaviour .
I ’ ve used a QR code in places that I go , like the gym , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me to know if someone in the gym at the same time has tested positive .
`` I haven ’ t had an alert yet but I ’ m reassured that I will know .
If you travel around the country ( if it ’ s safe to and you ’ re allowed to and you put in the new area , it will give you the level of risk around you , wherever you are . ''
We need some sense of solidarity with each other and to support people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need the schools and universities to stay open and most of the time we want people to get back to the pubs , restaurants and theatres , but we can ’ t do it if the virus is out of control .
We ’ re all frustrated .
The important thing to remember is that as scientists we ’ re also humans and we want to be able to hang out with our friends , have birthdays and go out .
It is a hard time , but it can be done .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get control of the virus we ’ re all be better off and it ’ s good for our livelihoods too .
So if we use it , does this mean we won ’ t have to go back into full lockdown for months again ?
That ’ s exactly what we ’ re trying to do .
The more we can participate with NHS Test and Trace , the more we can stay in well ventilated areas , wear face coverings and wash hands , the less likely we are to end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t need to look at the national numbers , you can just think if you , your friends and your colleagues use the app you ’ ve got an early warning system : here comes the virus .
• None If you already have the NHS COVID-19 app , make sure you continue to use it to protect your loved ones .
If you have n't downloaded it yet , please visit the App Store or Google Play to download .
Learn more at covid19.nhs.uk

The NHS Covid-19 app launched last month and millions of people are already doing their bit to control the virus by downloading it.
It's free from both the App Store or Google Play and is the Official NHS contact tracing app for England and Wales.
Below, Professor Christophe Fraser, professor of pathogen dynamics at the Nuffield Dept of Medicine, University of Oxford, has answered some of the biggest questions Mirror readers have about the app, covering privacy, quarantine and more.
Having the app is the fastest way of knowing when you’re at risk from Coronavirus - and the quicker you know, the quicker you can alert the people you care about, and your community.
It runs on proven software developed by Apple and Google, designed so that nobody will know who or where you are. And you can delete your data, or the app, at any time.
Why should I download the app?
It’s useful in terms of being able to scan a QR code when you go to a venue and you’ll be the first to get a notification if there’s been an outbreak in one of the places you’ve been. If you’re unfortunate enough that one of the people you’ve been in close contact with in the last few days is diagnosed with Covid, you’ll get a notification straightaway so you have the opportunity to not infect others, including loved ones and vulnerable people. If you’re experiencing symptoms (fever, loss of smell or taste or continuous cough), you can also order a test through it.
If I get an alert, am I breaking the law by leaving the house, or is it more “I’m going to stay home so I don’t infect my granny”?
Stay at home because you don’t want to infect vulnerable people. We all have loved ones with other illnesses that make them even more susceptible to really bad outcomes from Covid and although it’s much rarer we’ve also seen bad outcomes amongst some younger people.
What if I walk past someone in the street and they test positive? Will I be asked to quarantine?
The was developed with Google and Apple engineers and leading scientists who really focused on getting the measurements right so you won’t get a notification from a person walking down the street. You need to have extended close contact with somebody for around 15 minutes to receive a notification.
But what if I don’t want anyone to know where I am? Is the government watching me?
No. The app doesn’t use GPS at all and the only information on location you give is the first part of your postcode. It doesn’t track your location at all. Information about the contacts you’ve made and the places you’ve been stay on your phone and they’re all about you getting the notification of exposure to help you manage your risk.
Can I enter my test result in there, even if I didn’t order it through there?
Whichever way you got tested, you can enter the information into the app, but if you ordered a test through the app the result gets through more quickly to speed up contact tracing. Speed is really important, because one of the things we’ve learned about Covid is that it transmits pretty quickly and you start being infectious for a couple of days before you develop symptoms and on the day when you first get symptoms. I know that the testing has been stretched, but if you have symptoms it’s really important to get tested and it’s not the time to go out.
Will it sell my data to advertisers?
Absolutely not. The data about the contacts is entirely private, you have complete control over it and you can turn on and off contact tracing. That’s private information that stays on your phone.
I’m not sure if I can be bothered to install it. Will it really make a difference?
We will make a difference. We’ve done modelling and looked at the data. We can see some countries that managed to turn the tide on the epidemic and our team all agree that the more people who download it, the more we can add to the control effort. If more of us do it, the more we can turn the tide.
“It’s slick, quick and effective” - NHS GP Dr Amir Khan on why he’s downloaded the app "If you have a smart device, you should download this app. It’s for people in England and Wales. We need everyone to get on board with this idea of controlling the spread of the virus – the best way to do that is knowing where the outbreaks are and knowing when someone who has tested positive might have been in your vicinity. Then getting as many people to isolate as possible. "I’ve got the app on my phone. I work in Bradford and one thing I find useful is that it will tell me my local level of risk and alert. So it helps modify people’s behaviour. I’ve used a QR code in places that I go, like the gym, so again it’s really easy for me to know if someone in the gym at the same time has tested positive. "I haven’t had an alert yet but I’m reassured that I will know. If you travel around the country (if it’s safe to and you’re allowed to and you put in the new area, it will give you the level of risk around you, wherever you are."
We need some sense of solidarity with each other and to support people who are isolating and quarantining because we really need the schools and universities to stay open and most of the time we want people to get back to the pubs, restaurants and theatres, but we can’t do it if the virus is out of control.
We’re all frustrated. The important thing to remember is that as scientists we’re also humans and we want to be able to hang out with our friends, have birthdays and go out. It is a hard time, but it can be done. Look around the world – once you get control of the virus we’re all be better off and it’s good for our livelihoods too.
So if we use it, does this mean we won’t have to go back into full lockdown for months again?
That’s exactly what we’re trying to do. The more we can participate with NHS Test and Trace, the more we can stay in well ventilated areas, wear face coverings and wash hands, the less likely we are to end up in lockdown. You don’t need to look at the national numbers, you can just think if you, your friends and your colleagues use the app you’ve got an early warning system: here comes the virus.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Woman in her 30s dies of coronavirus on plane after struggling to breathe

An aeroplane passenger who died after complaining of breathing difficulties while waiting to takeoff had coronavirus , officials have said .
The woman , in her 30s , was given oxygen while the plane waited on the runway prior to a scheduled flight from Arizona to Texas , US , in July .
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed the death was Covid-19-related on Sunday , around 12 weeks after the unnamed woman died on July 25 .
She has been identified as a resident of Garland , Texas , but it is unclear if she was aware she had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buzzfeed News .
Judge Jenkins announced the death alongside 592 further cases and three fatalities as the US continues to see a surge .
He said the county was only notified that the woman died from coronavirus a few days ago , confirming to NBC 5 Dallas–Fort Worth she had been given oxygen due to complaining of breathing problems .
The judge added the death was a `` reminder that there is no age restriction in Covid '' .
`` I would strongly encourage people to not think they ’ re invincible from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ re in a high-risk category , '' he said .
In a statement , Dallas County has said the woman did have underlying `` high risk health conditions '' .
Officials did not identify which airline the plane she was on at the time of her death belonged to .
Last week Dallas County 's coronavirus risk threat was raised to its highest possible level due to the `` new and quickly escalating wave of # Covid19 cases hitting North Texas '' , Jenkins tweeted .

An unnamed woman died from coronavirus while waiting on the runway prior to a flight from Arizona to Texas in July, with county officials only informed she had the virus a few days ago
Woman in her 30s dies of coronavirus on plane after struggling to breathe
An aeroplane passenger who died after complaining of breathing difficulties while waiting to takeoff had coronavirus, officials have said.
The woman, in her 30s, was given oxygen while the plane waited on the runway prior to a scheduled flight from Arizona to Texas, US, in July.
She had underlying health problems.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed the death was Covid-19-related on Sunday, around 12 weeks after the unnamed woman died on July 25.
She has been identified as a resident of Garland, Texas, but it is unclear if she was aware she had the virus when she died, reports Buzzfeed News.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Judge Jenkins announced the death alongside 592 further cases and three fatalities as the US continues to see a surge.
He said the county was only notified that the woman died from coronavirus a few days ago, confirming to NBC 5 Dallas–Fort Worth she had been given oxygen due to complaining of breathing problems.
The judge added the death was a "reminder that there is no age restriction in Covid".
"I would strongly encourage people to not think they’re invincible from Covid because they don’t think they’re in a high-risk category," he said.
In a statement, Dallas County has said the woman did have underlying "high risk health conditions".
Officials did not identify which airline the plane she was on at the time of her death belonged to.
Last week Dallas County's coronavirus risk threat was raised to its highest possible level due to the "new and quickly escalating wave of #Covid19 cases hitting North Texas", Jenkins tweeted.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Arsene Wenger outlines just how close Cristiano Ronaldo was to joining Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has revealed how close he came to signing Cristiano Ronaldo - and says he still trembles at the thought of what he and Thierry Henry could have achieved together at Arsenal .
Ronaldo has become a global superstar since joining Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 , going on to star for Real Madrid , Juventus and Portugal .
He has won five Champions League titles and been named Ballon d'Or winner five times , as well as winning four Club World Cups and domestic titles in England , Spain and Italy .
The 35-year-old has scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another 101 on the international stage as Portugal 's all-time leading goalscorer .
At United , Ronaldo helped fire Sir Alex Ferguson 's side to three Premier League titles , the Champions League and the Club World Cup before joining Madrid in an £85million move in 2009 .
But it could so easily have been Arsenal who benefited from his services for those years , as Wenger has detailed in an interview published this week .
And at the time that would have given the Gunners a fearsome forward line of Ronaldo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says the idea of such an attack still makes him perspire .
“ When I had Thierry , I could have signed ( Cristiano ) Ronaldo , '' Wenger told the latest edition of FourFourTwo .
`` Can you imagine what they could have done together ?
`` That makes you sweat a little bit , and I was very close to doing it .
I thought it was all done .
Holding his index finger and thumb within a millimetre of each other to illustrate just how narrowly he missed out , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was that close .
“ But I would say that every club could tell you stories like that.
” Wenger last week admitted that Ronaldo had even been given an Arsenal shirt ready for a switch to north London .
But United 's link-up with Sporting got in the way of a deal .
“ We had an agreement with Sporting and Man United took Carlos Queiroz as assistant coach , and they just outbid us quickly and took Ronaldo , '' Wenger said .
`` But we had an agreement basically .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ - I had lunch with him and his mother at the training ground ! ''
During his 22-year spell in the Arsenal hotseat , Wenger guided the Gunners to three Premier League titles , seven FA Cups and seven Community Shield wins .
It 's a very respectable trophy haul - but it 's not hard to imagine it could have been so much bigger had the Frenchman not been pipped to Ronaldo 's signature by his great rival Ferguson all those years ago .
The full version of the interview with Arsene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FourFourTwo - on sale on Wednesday , October 21 .
Also in the issue : Luka Modric answers readers questions , Neil ‘ Razor ’ Ruddock gives his rundown of the hardest footballers and we look back at Gazza ’ s 39 days in charge of Kettering .
To sign up for a FourFourTwo subscription starting at £9.99 per quarter click here .

The legendary Gunners boss still perspires at the thought of having Ronaldo and Thierry Henry in the same attack after he was pipped to the Portuguese star's signature by Manchester United
Arsene Wenger outlines just how close Cristiano Ronaldo was to joining Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has revealed how close he came to signing Cristiano Ronaldo - and says he still trembles at the thought of what he and Thierry Henry could have achieved together at Arsenal.
Ronaldo has become a global superstar since joining Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, going on to star for Real Madrid, Juventus and Portugal.
He has won five Champions League titles and been named Ballon d'Or winner five times, as well as winning four Club World Cups and domestic titles in England, Spain and Italy.
The 35-year-old has scored 641 career goals at club level plus another 101 on the international stage as Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer.
At United, Ronaldo helped fire Sir Alex Ferguson's side to three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the Club World Cup before joining Madrid in an £85million move in 2009.
Image: Getty) Getty)
But it could so easily have been Arsenal who benefited from his services for those years, as Wenger has detailed in an interview published this week.
And at the time that would have given the Gunners a fearsome forward line of Ronaldo, Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.
And Wenger says the idea of such an attack still makes him perspire.
“When I had Thierry, I could have signed (Cristiano) Ronaldo," Wenger told the latest edition of FourFourTwo.
Image: Press Association) Press Association)
"Can you imagine what they could have done together?
"That makes you sweat a little bit, and I was very close to doing it. I thought it was all done.
Holding his index finger and thumb within a millimetre of each other to illustrate just how narrowly he missed out, Wenger told the magazine: “It was that close.
“But I would say that every club could tell you stories like that.”
Image: FourFourTwo) FourFourTwo)
Wenger last week admitted that Ronaldo had even been given an Arsenal shirt ready for a switch to north London.
But United's link-up with Sporting got in the way of a deal.
“We had an agreement with Sporting and Man United took Carlos Queiroz as assistant coach, and they just outbid us quickly and took Ronaldo," Wenger said.
"But we had an agreement basically.
Image: BRADLEY ORMESHER) BRADLEY ORMESHER)
“He had the shirt of Arsenal - I had lunch with him and his mother at the training ground!"
During his 22-year spell in the Arsenal hotseat, Wenger guided the Gunners to three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and seven Community Shield wins.
It's a very respectable trophy haul - but it's not hard to imagine it could have been so much bigger had the Frenchman not been pipped to Ronaldo's signature by his great rival Ferguson all those years ago.
The full version of the interview with Arsene Wenger appears in the new issue of FourFourTwo - on sale on Wednesday, October 21. Also in the issue: Luka Modric answers readers questions, Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock gives his rundown of the hardest footballers and we look back at Gazza’s 39 days in charge of Kettering. To sign up for a FourFourTwo subscription starting at £9.99 per quarter click here.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--North Korea subjects prisoners 'to ritual torture and sexual assault'

North Korea subjects prisoners to torture and humiliation to get confessions , a human rights group claims .
In a report , US-based Human Rights Watch allege the country 's pretrial detention system treats people as worth 'less than an animal ' .
The group said they looked at interviews with dozens of former North Korean detainees , some of whom said they were forced to sit still on the floor , either on their knees or with their legs crossed , for up to 16 hours a day .
The shocking accounts are being used to highlight what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often amount to torture , Daily Star reports .
As North Korea is a `` closed '' country , very little is known about its criminal justice system but the nation has been accused of widespread rights abuses by the United Nations and other critics .
Interviewees has disclosed how they were mistreated as detainees where they were beaten with a stick or kicked which they said was `` especially harsh '' in the early stages of pretrial detention , reports the Telegraph .
A former police officer said : `` The regulations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we need confessions during the investigation and early stages of the preliminary examination .
`` So you have to hit them in order to get the confession . ''
Reported punishments included hitting – using hands , sticks , or leather belts – to forcing them to run in circles around a yard up as many as 1,000 times .
Former detainee Park Ji Cheol , said : `` If I or others moved ( in the cell ) , the guards would order me or all the cellmates to extend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would step on them repeatedly with their boots . ''
Yoon Young Cheol , another former detainee , added : `` There , you are just treated like you are worth less than an animal , and that 's what you end up becoming . ''
Some female interviewees testified to rampant sexual violence at the facilities .
Kim Sun Young , a former trader in her 50s who fled North Korea in 2015 said she had been raped by her interrogator at a detention centre .
Another police officer sexually assaulted her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interrogating her , Kim added , but said she had been `` powerless to resist '' .
Human Rights Watch has called on Pyongyang to `` end endemic torture and cruel , inhuman and degrading treatment in detention '' and urged South Korea , the United States and other UN member states to `` publicly and privately pressure the North Korean government '' .
Kim Jong-un is a third generation North Korean leader in his family , ruling a nation with widespread state surveillance .
This is not the first time North Korea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The country already stands accused by the UN of `` systematic , widespread and gross '' human rights violations that range from torture , extrajudicial killings to running prison camps .
Pyongyang , the capital of North Korea , maintains that it protects and promotes `` genuine human rights '' , and says there is no justification for the West to try to set human rights standards for the rest of the world .
It condemns international criticism on the issue as a smear campaign to undermine its `` sacred socialist system @ @

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US-based Human Rights Watch used interviews from dozens of detainees to highlight what it called inhuman conditions at detention facilities in North Korea
North Korea subjects prisoners to torture and humiliation to get confessions, a human rights group claims.
In a report, US-based Human Rights Watch allege the country's pretrial detention system treats people as worth 'less than an animal'.
The group said they looked at interviews with dozens of former North Korean detainees, some of whom said they were forced to sit still on the floor, either on their knees or with their legs crossed, for up to 16 hours a day.
The shocking accounts are being used to highlight what it called inhuman conditions at detention facilities that often amount to torture, Daily Star reports.
As North Korea is a "closed" country, very little is known about its criminal justice system but the nation has been accused of widespread rights abuses by the United Nations and other critics.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
Interviewees has disclosed how they were mistreated as detainees where they were beaten with a stick or kicked which they said was "especially harsh" in the early stages of pretrial detention, reports the Telegraph.
A former police officer said: "The regulations say there shouldn't be any beatings, but we need confessions during the investigation and early stages of the preliminary examination.
"So you have to hit them in order to get the confession."
Reported punishments included hitting – using hands, sticks, or leather belts – to forcing them to run in circles around a yard up as many as 1,000 times.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
Former detainee Park Ji Cheol, said: "If I or others moved (in the cell), the guards would order me or all the cellmates to extend our hands through the cell bars and would step on them repeatedly with their boots."
Yoon Young Cheol, another former detainee, added: "There, you are just treated like you are worth less than an animal, and that's what you end up becoming."
Some female interviewees testified to rampant sexual violence at the facilities.
Kim Sun Young, a former trader in her 50s who fled North Korea in 2015 said she had been raped by her interrogator at a detention centre.
Another police officer sexually assaulted her by touching her underneath her clothes while interrogating her, Kim added, but said she had been "powerless to resist".
Image: KCTV) KCTV)
Human Rights Watch has called on Pyongyang to "end endemic torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in detention" and urged South Korea, the United States and other UN member states to "publicly and privately pressure the North Korean government".
Kim Jong-un is a third generation North Korean leader in his family, ruling a nation with widespread state surveillance.
This is not the first time North Korea has been accused of human rights abuses.
The country already stands accused by the UN of "systematic, widespread and gross" human rights violations that range from torture, extrajudicial killings to running prison camps.
Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, maintains that it protects and promotes "genuine human rights", and says there is no justification for the West to try to set human rights standards for the rest of the world.
It condemns international criticism on the issue as a smear campaign to undermine its "sacred socialist system".


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Best Christmas food gifts for 2020

Best Christmas food gifts for 2020

Christmas , the time for giving , the time to spend with loved ones and most importantly - the abundance of tasty food , of course .
Along with festive inspired snacks to get stuck into , Christmas time also brings along new and exciting flavours to try out too .
As it is the season of gifting and sharing , you ca n't go wrong with food either ; and who does n't want a hamper filled with food and booze ?
This time of year there 's plenty of places to choose from including Amazon , Not on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you 're buying for someone with specific dietary requirements , places like Yumbles and Borough Box are worth a look for inclusivity .
Whether it 's for the foodie in the family or a treat for yourself to enjoy this Christmas , we 've rounded up the top food gifts to consider now .
For the chocolate over in the family , this luxury set of truffles are perfect and a complete steal at under £10 .
The gift consists of a tower of three boxes cocoa dusted truffles from Monty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flavours are featured and are beautifully presented in a silk ribbon tied box .
Split the tower apart into three separate gifts , or give one lucky person all three .
Indulge for less than £40 this Christmas , Borough Box 's All Wrapped Up Hamper has everything you 'll need for a merry and tasty Christmas .
Included an array of festive treats , including a panettone , biscuits , award winning fudge , a bottle of red and more .
It all comes wrapped up in a reusable wicker basket , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the home afterwards .
This luxury hamper from Virginia Hayward features a delicious mixture of sweet and savoury snacks , including popcorn , pudding a bottle of red wine and much more .
It 's the perfect gift for a family you love , with something for everyone inside .
For the real foodie , this savoury treat come beautifully wrapped up with all the bits a cheese lover will needs .
The set consists of a trio of tasty chutneys , a caramelised onion chutney , rosemary biscuits and a lovely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cold cuts .
If you 're gifting to someone with dietary requirements , this box of treats is filled with dairy free and vegan-friendly treats , inspired by all of the festive favourites .
Order ow and choose a date closer to Christmas , you can also opt to send the gift straight to the lucky recipient at the checkout .
Price : £35 , Not on the High Street - buy here now For the foodie with the sweet tooth , this colorful assortment of tasty marzipan goodies is one worth wrapping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 24 Niederegger mini loaves , there are six flavours to choose from including espresso , milk chocolate , dark chocolate , orange , pineapple and pistachio .
Including the traditional indulgent and beautifully iced fruit cake , delicious frangipane mince pies , a selection of shortbread and a tray of indulgent chocolate brownies .
You can also give back this Christmas , as £5 of the cost is donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust .
If you 've got little ones at home , you 'll all love this hamper .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleigh , which can be reused afterwards .
The hamper features sweet and savoury edibles , including fudge , fruit and nut biscuits , fruit cake , salted caramel and chocolate raisin mix and more for the whole family to get stuck into .
Price : £29.99 , Not on the High Street - buy here now Buy a Gift 's Jingle Bells Hamper has something for everyone and is nicely packaged in a festive appropriate , shimmering woven basket .
It 's perfect for cosy nights in the run up to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treats such as spiced sesame peanuts , creamy shortbread , gin-flavoured marshmallows and more .
If you 're on a budget but are still look for something any foodie will appreciate , this Treat Sack from Waitrose is the best of both worlds .
The sack features a variety of Waitrose 's finest snacks with a bottle of Pinot Noir to wash it all down .
special selection of delicious sweet and savoury snacks with a bottle of Pinot Noir .
It 's packaged in a practical and reusable bag , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your shopping after too .
For the craft beer lover this pairing case is the ideal gift idea .
Honest Brew have teamed with enowned beer writer Melissa Cole , exclusively curating a special HonestBrew pairing case and featuring a copy of her book : The Beer Kitchen .
The case includes five beers , some pairing snacks and Melissa Cole 's book .
Price : From : £32.90 , Honest Brew - buy here now Looking for other delights to enjoy in the run up to Christmas ?
Check out the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and enjoying this Christmas .

Struggling to find the perfect gift? Take the hassle out of gift buying by purchasing one of these wonderful wickers of delight from the likes of Aldi, Harrods and Lola's Cupcakes
The Christmas season brings plenty of joy to many, but gift buying for those picky people you know can be quite stressful.
However, if the tough cookie in your life is a foodie, then they're bound to love a festive hamper filled with delicious treats to devour over the holidays.
There are a huge array of food and drink gifts available right now, so you might find it difficult to choose one that your favourite food-lover will love most.
That's why we've done the tricky part and rounded up some of the best Christmas hampers for your food-loving friends and family members, including beautifully arranged bundles from the likes of Harrods as well as affordable options from the high street.
Best of all, our favourite foodie gifts can be purchased right here, so you don't need to brave the cold to get your hands on one.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Iceland is selling a Luxury Pigs in Blanket Mac & Cheese and it looks delicious

Iceland has come up with a festive dish of dreams for Christmas 2020 .
The supermarket chain has put a spin on a classic with the launch of its Luxury Pigs in Blanket Mac & Cheese ( £2.99 , 400g ) , now available in stores and online from iceland.co.uk .
The flavoursome meaty treat is combined with the chain 's award-winning mac and cheese dish , which is made from Red Leicester cheese , parsley and crunchy breadcrumbs .
It 's the perfect winter warming meal to eat as the days get darker and colder .
The chain has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Pie ( £2.69 , 450g ) to its ready meal line up too .
The limited edition dish is made with shredded tender leg of lamb , potatoes , carrots , swede and onion , all smothered in a generous helping of minted sauce and flavoured with parsley , rosemary and ground lovage .
This will definitely be a family favourite through winter .
Shoppers can pick up all the latest luxury ready meals on offer as part of the chain 's four for £10 deal online or instores .
Shoppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TopCashback 's £15 bonus offer for all new members .
Check below to find out how to redeem .
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you 're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to , and during Black Friday , you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback .
The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories .
To claim the savings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23:59pm on 30th November , 2020 .
TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus , which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers .
• None Read the instructions on the Account Overview page .
• None Select a retailer and shop as normal , making sure to spend £15 or more .
• None TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction .
This offer applies to selected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B & Q , ASOS , eBay and many more .
This article contains affiliate links , we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more For anyone in the mood for Halloween the chain has also launched a spooky inspired range of dishes to indulge .
The collection includes includes a Belgian Chocolate Smashing Gold Skull and Even Hotter Scarily Spicy Stonebaked Pizza .

Get ready for the festive season! Iceland is putting a twist on everyone’s favourite Christmas classic with a brand new festive favourite
Iceland is selling a Luxury Pigs in Blanket Mac & Cheese and it looks delicious
Iceland has come up with a festive dish of dreams for Christmas 2020.
The supermarket chain has put a spin on a classic with the launch of its Luxury Pigs in Blanket Mac & Cheese (£2.99, 400g), now available in stores and online from iceland.co.uk.
The flavoursome meaty treat is combined with the chain's award-winning mac and cheese dish, which is made from Red Leicester cheese, parsley and crunchy breadcrumbs.
It's the perfect winter warming meal to eat as the days get darker and colder.
The chain has also added a Luxury Minted Lamb Shepherd’s Pie (£2.69, 450g) to its ready meal line up too.
The limited edition dish is made with shredded tender leg of lamb, potatoes, carrots, swede and onion, all smothered in a generous helping of minted sauce and flavoured with parsley, rosemary and ground lovage. This will definitely be a family favourite through winter.
Shoppers can pick up all the latest luxury ready meals on offer as part of the chain's four for £10 deal online or instores.
Shoppers spending online can also take advantage of TopCashback's £15 bonus offer for all new members. Check below to find out how to redeem.
How to get £15 off your next online shop If you're planning to do some online shopping in the run up to, and during Black Friday, you can bag a £15 bonus towards your spend by ordering from through TopCashback. The cashback site is giving all new members a £15 one-off bonus when they spend £15 or more at hundreds of retailers across all categories. To claim the savings you must sign up to TopCashback by 23:59pm on 30th November, 2020. TopCashback will then track the order and pay out the £15 bonus, which can then be transferred to a bank or Paypal account or redeemed as vouchers. How to claim: Sign-up to TopCashback for free. Read the instructions on the Account Overview page. Select a retailer and shop as normal, making sure to spend £15 or more. TopCashback will then track your order and pay out the bonus to your account within 30 days of the transaction. This offer applies to selected brands on the TopCashback website - including B&Q, ASOS, eBay and many more. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.Learn more
For anyone in the mood for Halloween the chain has also launched a spooky inspired range of dishes to indulge. The collection includes includes a Belgian Chocolate Smashing Gold Skull and Even Hotter Scarily Spicy Stonebaked Pizza.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--North East may be spared Tier 3 as cases fall and government told to 'sod off'

The North East of England looks set to be spared a Tier 3 lockdown for now after cases rates began to fall and leaders told the government to `` sod off '' .
It 's understood the area is no longer among those in the most intensive and urgent talks with government about moving into the harshest restrictions .
Latest figures show case rates have fallen in the last week in five out of seven North East councils that were forced into toughest local lockdown rules last month .
No10 also said the R rate in the region had `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be kept under review .
Newcastle 's new cases fell from 545 per 100,000 in the week to October 8 , to 348 per 100,000 in the week to October 15 .
In the same period Gateshead 's fell from 275 to 237 , Northumberland from 195 to 171 , South Tyneside from 276 to 229 , and North Tyneside from 288 to 208 .
But cases rose in County Durham from 300 to 350 , and in Sunderland from 314 to 316 , despite the councils being among the original seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hartlepool ( 277 to 343 ) and Darlington ( 200 to 259 ) .
Downing Street today said the government was still `` engaging '' with council leaders in the North East who are currently under Tier 2 .
However , it 's thought the most intensive talks about moving into Tier 3 are ongoing with Greater Manchester , South Yorkshire , Nottinghamshire and West Yorkshire .
Hartlepool Borough Council leader Shane Moore said he had not been in talks since Friday and `` if anyone suggests it to me this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Another council leader said they had not heard from the government since yesterday , telling the Mirror : `` We are n't coming under the same pressure as Greater Manchester at the moment . ''
And Ben Houchen , the Tory elected mayor for Tees Valley , said he had received a reassurance there were no plans to put them in Tier 3 .
It 's thought an announcement on whether South Yorkshire , Nottinghamshire or West Yorkshire move into Tier 3 could still be made later this week .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gatherings , advising against travel , and ordering pubs to shut unless they can operate as a restaurant .
Asked if the North East would be spared Tier 3 for now , Boris Johnson 's spokesman said : `` We have been having discussions with them about ongoing support and what ’ s happening on the ground locally .
“ I think what you have seen in the North East ... is you can see that the R rate covering the North East has begun to fall slightly .
`` There are measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope that they are going to be effective in bringing the number of infections under control.
” He added : “ What I would say is it shows the measures we have put in place prior to the introduction of Tier 2… were the right steps to make .
`` It was correct to make an intervention to try to bring the number of infections under control .
`` The R rate has fallen slightly but we need to keep everything under constant review and we need to keep studying the data on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Hancock said on Monday that talks were continuing with leaders in Manchester about increasing restrictions in and around the city .
He added that talks were planned this week with South Yorkshire , West Yorkshire , Nottinghamshire , the North East and Teesside .
But Hartlepool Borough Council leader Shane Moore said no talks had happened since Friday , when the Tees Valley and the North East were given a reprieve from the toughest measures .
He tweeted on Monday evening : `` Apparently it was announced in the House of Commons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relation to # Hartlepool & wider # TeesValley going into Tier 3 .
This is untrue .
`` No talks with us since update on Friday & if anyone suggests it to me this week they 'll be told to sod off . ''
Asked if Hartlepool will be placed in Tier 3 next week , Mr Moore replied on Twitter : `` Not unless I am presented with clear evidence that the current restrictions are not working and that serious hospital admissions are causing strain on local health services . ''
Gateshead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should listen to local politicians more about Tier 3 restrictions .
He said even taking into account the large number of students who have tested positive for coronavirus , `` the underlying numbers are coming under control in the North East '' .
He told the PA news agency : `` Matt Hancock and his colleagues need to stop dictating to us and start listening to our strategy and to concede that they need to work with us not against us . ''

Key areas like Newcastle and Gateshead may have escaped the need to shut down pubs - at least for now - after No10 said the R rate began to be falling and some areas showed case rates appearing to drop
North East may be spared Tier 3 lockdown as cases fall and government told to 'sod off'
The North East of England looks set to be spared a Tier 3 lockdown for now after cases rates began to fall and leaders told the government to "sod off".
It's understood the area is no longer among those in the most intensive and urgent talks with government about moving into the harshest restrictions.
Latest figures show case rates have fallen in the last week in five out of seven North East councils that were forced into toughest local lockdown rules last month.
No10 also said the R rate in the region had "begun to fall", although measures would be kept under review.
Newcastle's new cases fell from 545 per 100,000 in the week to October 8, to 348 per 100,000 in the week to October 15.
In the same period Gateshead's fell from 275 to 237, Northumberland from 195 to 171, South Tyneside from 276 to 229, and North Tyneside from 288 to 208.
But cases rose in County Durham from 300 to 350, and in Sunderland from 314 to 316, despite the councils being among the original seven under tougher restrictions.
Cases also rose in Hartlepool (277 to 343) and Darlington (200 to 259).
Downing Street today said the government was still "engaging" with council leaders in the North East who are currently under Tier 2.
However, it's thought the most intensive talks about moving into Tier 3 are ongoing with Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and West Yorkshire.
Hartlepool Borough Council leader Shane Moore said he had not been in talks since Friday and "if anyone suggests it to me this week they'll be told to sod off."
Another council leader said they had not heard from the government since yesterday, telling the Mirror: "We aren't coming under the same pressure as Greater Manchester at the moment."
And Ben Houchen, the Tory elected mayor for Tees Valley, said he had received a reassurance there were no plans to put them in Tier 3.
It's thought an announcement on whether South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire or West Yorkshire move into Tier 3 could still be made later this week.
That would mean banning garden or beer garden gatherings, advising against travel, and ordering pubs to shut unless they can operate as a restaurant.
Asked if the North East would be spared Tier 3 for now, Boris Johnson's spokesman said: "We have been having discussions with them about ongoing support and what’s happening on the ground locally.
“I think what you have seen in the North East... is you can see that the R rate covering the North East has begun to fall slightly.
"There are measures that are in place and we would hope that they are going to be effective in bringing the number of infections under control.”
He added: “What I would say is it shows the measures we have put in place prior to the introduction of Tier 2… were the right steps to make.
"It was correct to make an intervention to try to bring the number of infections under control.
"The R rate has fallen slightly but we need to keep everything under constant review and we need to keep studying the data on a daily basis."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday that talks were continuing with leaders in Manchester about increasing restrictions in and around the city.
He added that talks were planned this week with South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, the North East and Teesside.
But Hartlepool Borough Council leader Shane Moore said no talks had happened since Friday, when the Tees Valley and the North East were given a reprieve from the toughest measures.
He tweeted on Monday evening: "Apparently it was announced in the House of Commons earlier that there were talks happening in relation to #Hartlepool & wider #TeesValley going into Tier 3. This is untrue.
"No talks with us since update on Friday & if anyone suggests it to me this week they'll be told to sod off."
Asked if Hartlepool will be placed in Tier 3 next week, Mr Moore replied on Twitter : "Not unless I am presented with clear evidence that the current restrictions are not working and that serious hospital admissions are causing strain on local health services."
Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon said the Government should listen to local politicians more about Tier 3 restrictions.
He said even taking into account the large number of students who have tested positive for coronavirus, "the underlying numbers are coming under control in the North East".
He told the PA news agency: "Matt Hancock and his colleagues need to stop dictating to us and start listening to our strategy and to concede that they need to work with us not against us."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Father shares despair of lockdown separation from partner during pregnancy

A father has shared his despair of being separated from his partner during pregnancy appointment sunder strict lockdown measures .
John Story said he was left to feel like nothing more than a `` sperm donor '' because of `` unfair and `` cruel '' hospital rules which have excluded him from being at his partner 's side .
Under restrictions introduced in March , he - like so many other dads-to-be - was been banned from all maternity appointments , including scans , and will not be able to join his partner in hospital until she is admitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS Trust introduced the rules at the start of lockdown to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and says they are needed to keep patients and staff safe , reports Hull Live .
The rules have forced pregnant women to attend all scans alone , and no visitors were permitted in Hull Women and Children 's Hospital before or after the birth .
The rules were relaxed slightly on October 6 , meaning birth partners can now attend the 20 week scan , and can book a one hour visiting slot after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , however Mr Story says much more needs to be done .
But there are calls for Hull Women and Children 's Hospital to ease back on the rules to help protect the mental health of mums and include partners more in their pregnancy .
Mr Story , a first-time dad-to-be has told how these strict rules robbed him of being a parent and ruined his and his partner 's pregnancy journey , as he calls on the trust to relax the rules .
He said : `` I fear that it may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there for my brave fiancée , but I hope that this madness ends for the sake of other parents to be .
`` Sadly I as father have not been able to attend any scans or appointments regarding our baby since Emma became pregnant , which we both find grossly unfair .
`` Emma has a diagnosis of anxiety and lupus .
With me not being there to offer emotional support this only increases her anxiety levels and also makes me feel inadequate as a partner and a father .
`` What difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a scan , as long as we wear the appropriate masks and sanitise ?
`` This is madness and grossly unfair to fathers and mothers all over the nation . ''
NHS England introduced a framework to assist NHS trusts to reintroduce access for partners , visitors and other supporters of pregnant women in maternity services on September , 8 , yet in Hull many of the restrictions are yet to be lifted .
Mr Story added : `` The government have agreed to lifting these restrictions in hospitals nationally and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each NHS Trust across the nation , so why has this not been the case at local level in Hull where there is a multi-million pound specialist unit built only 17 years ago ?
`` We find it disgusting , unfair and cruel .
This has been a source of frustration and misery not just to us , but parents across the nation .
`` Do people not understand the importance the role a father plays in offering emotional support to the mother ?
A father being there vital to the role of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t people get this ? ''
Mr Story said when his partner goes into labour he is expected to hang around outside `` like a bad smell '' , until she is admitted to the labour suite , as no visitors are allowed on the antenatal ward .
He added : `` I can not be around for her in the hospital , I have to hang around outside like a bad smell .
`` I ’ m really proud of her for being so brave going there on her own but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now as I could not be there for her to hold her hand , tell her how well she ’ s doing and how proud I am of her .
`` When will the trust seniors realise that mental health is just as important as aiding physical health ?
We are tired of hearing the same , automated email responses about infection control measures .
`` Surely masks , sanitation and social distancing in an acute setting is far safer than being unmasked in a public house ?
Or is a pint deemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my pregnant fiancée and the emotional support a father or birthing partner provides .
I should be there for my partner more than ever before . ''
Usually in pregnancy women are offered a scan at 12 weeks and 20 weeks , however Mr Story has missed seven scans because his fiancee needed an additional five scans , due to concerns over their baby 's size .
He added : `` As of this week , Emma will have to attend her seventh scan , that I still can not be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hull Live to make it clear his partner has received what he describes as `` first class '' care from maternity hospital staff throughout Emma 's pregnancy , which is is eternally grateful for , and he realises these staff are not the ones who are making the decisions , with his anger directed at senior management .
He added : `` Whilst the magic has been taken away from me as a father to be due to the restrictions , my fighting for fathers and birth partners has finally given me the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one . ''
A spokeswoman for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says it is committed to keeping the situation under review .
She said : `` We understand the ongoing situation in respect of COVID19 is causing much anxiety for partners as well as mums-to-be .
By the very nature of their roles , our maternity staff understand what a special time it is for a family to expect a baby so we really do empathise , but our first priority has to be the safety of everyone using our facilities .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation at our hospitals under review , and as testament to this , last week we were able to lift restrictions in respect of partners attending 20 week antenatal scans .
`` This follows additional restrictions which were lifted around antenatal and postnatal visiting a few weeks ago .
However we are not assured , especially as cases of COVID19 are rising quickly within the community again , that it is safe to lift restrictions any further at the current time .
“ Hundreds of people currently attend the Women and Children ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , scans , tests , treatment , or to have a baby .
We understand individuals may be willing to take risks in respect of COVID19 by accompanying their partner to their own appointments , but their presence in our hospital still creates additional risks for the many other people using the facility .
`` While we are keen to do all we can to support women and their partners at this difficult time , we have to make our decisions based on keeping the majority of people safe , including our own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologise for the upset the current situation is causing Mr Story and his partner and would urge them to speak with their midwife to see whether any additional support can be provided to them while the current restrictions remain in place . ''

John Story said he was left to feel like nothing more than a "sperm donor" because of "unfair and "cruel" hospital rules which have excluded him from being at his partner's side
A father has shared his despair at being separated from his partner during pregnancy appointments due to strict lockdown measures.
John Story said he was left to feel like nothing more than a "sperm donor" because of "unfair and "cruel" hospital rules which have excluded him from being at his partner's side.
Under restrictions introduced in March, he - like so many other dads-to-be - was banned from all maternity appointments, including scans, and will not be able to join his partner in hospital until she is admitted to the labour ward.
Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust introduced the rules at the start of lockdown to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and says they are needed to keep patients and staff safe, reports Hull Live.
The rules have forced pregnant women to attend all scans alone, and no visitors were permitted in Hull Women and Children's Hospital before or after the birth.
The rules were relaxed slightly on October 6, meaning birth partners can now attend the 20 week scan, and can book a one hour visiting slot after the baby is born on the postnatal ward, however Mr Story says much more needs to be done.
Image: Hull Daily Mail WS) Hull Daily Mail WS)
But there are calls for Hull Women and Children's Hospital to ease back on the rules to help protect the mental health of mums and include partners more in their pregnancy.
Mr Story, a first-time dad-to-be, has told how these strict rules robbed him of being a parent and ruined his and his partner's pregnancy journey, as he calls on the trust to relax the rules.
He said: "I fear that it may be too late for me to be there for my brave fiancée, but I hope that this madness ends for the sake of other parents to be.
"Sadly I as father have not been able to attend any scans or appointments regarding our baby since Emma became pregnant, which we both find grossly unfair.
"Emma has a diagnosis of anxiety and lupus. With me not being there to offer emotional support this only increases her anxiety levels and also makes me feel inadequate as a partner and a father.
"What difference would it make with me being there for a scan, as long as we wear the appropriate masks and sanitise?
"This is madness and grossly unfair to fathers and mothers all over the nation."
NHS England introduced a framework to assist NHS trusts to reintroduce access for partners, visitors and other supporters of pregnant women in maternity services on September, 8, yet in Hull many of the restrictions are yet to be lifted.
Image: Getty Images/Tetra images RF) Getty Images/Tetra images RF)
Mr Story added: "The government have agreed to lifting these restrictions in hospitals nationally and the decision to sanction these liftings lies with each NHS Trust across the nation, so why has this not been the case at local level in Hull where there is a multi-million pound specialist unit built only 17 years ago?
"We find it disgusting, unfair and cruel. This has been a source of frustration and misery not just to us, but parents across the nation.
"Do people not understand the importance the role a father plays in offering emotional support to the mother? A father being there vital to the role of being a caring advocate, don’t people get this?"
Mr Story said when his partner goes into labour he is expected to hang around outside "like a bad smell", until she is admitted to the labour suite, as no visitors are allowed on the antenatal ward.
He added: "I cannot be around for her in the hospital, I have to hang around outside like a bad smell.
"I’m really proud of her for being so brave going there on her own but I’m disappointed with the NHS right now as I could not be there for her to hold her hand, tell her how well she’s doing and how proud I am of her.
"When will the trust seniors realise that mental health is just as important as aiding physical health? We are tired of hearing the same, automated email responses about infection control measures.
"Surely masks, sanitation and social distancing in an acute setting is far safer than being unmasked in a public house? Or is a pint deemed safer and more important than the needs of my pregnant fiancée and the emotional support a father or birthing partner provides. I should be there for my partner more than ever before."
Image: Google Maps) Google Maps)
Usually in pregnancy women are offered a scan at 12 weeks and 20 weeks, however Mr Story has missed seven scans because his fiancee needed an additional five scans, due to concerns over their baby's size.
He added: "As of this week, Emma will have to attend her seventh scan, that I still cannot be a part of.
Mr Story has asked Hull Live to make it clear his partner has received what he describes as "first class" care from maternity hospital staff throughout Emma's pregnancy, which is is eternally grateful for, and he realises these staff are not the ones who are making the decisions, with his anger directed at senior management.
He added: "Whilst the magic has been taken away from me as a father to be due to the restrictions, my fighting for fathers and birth partners has finally given me the realisation that I am going to become one."
A spokeswoman for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says it is committed to keeping the situation under review.
She said: "We understand the ongoing situation in respect of COVID19 is causing much anxiety for partners as well as mums-to-be. By the very nature of their roles, our maternity staff understand what a special time it is for a family to expect a baby so we really do empathise, but our first priority has to be the safety of everyone using our facilities.
“We have committed to keeping the situation at our hospitals under review, and as testament to this, last week we were able to lift restrictions in respect of partners attending 20 week antenatal scans.
"This follows additional restrictions which were lifted around antenatal and postnatal visiting a few weeks ago. However we are not assured, especially as cases of COVID19 are rising quickly within the community again, that it is safe to lift restrictions any further at the current time.
“Hundreds of people currently attend the Women and Children’s Hospital each week either for appointments, scans, tests, treatment, or to have a baby. We understand individuals may be willing to take risks in respect of COVID19 by accompanying their partner to their own appointments, but their presence in our hospital still creates additional risks for the many other people using the facility.
"While we are keen to do all we can to support women and their partners at this difficult time, we have to make our decisions based on keeping the majority of people safe, including our own staff.
“We would like to apologise for the upset the current situation is causing Mr Story and his partner and would urge them to speak with their midwife to see whether any additional support can be provided to them while the current restrictions remain in place."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Haunting of Bly Manor fans mind-blown to discover Uncle Henry is Elliott from ET

Fans of Netflix hit The Haunting of Bly Manor have been left flabbergasted by the identity of the actor playing Henry Wingrave .
In the series , which adapts the works Henry James in a follow-up to 2018 hit The Haunting of Hill House , follows au pair Dani Clayton ( Victoria Pedretti ) as she is hired by Henry to care for his orphaned niece and nephew , Flora and Miles .
Across the nine episodes , secrets from Henry 's past are revealed as he also has some scary encounters with a nefarious doppelganger .
However , fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henry Thomas who plays Uncle Henry actually played child hero Elliott in the iconic 1980s sci-fi film E.T .
The Extra-Terrestrial .
Naturally , fans took to social media to share their utter shock at Henry Thomas ' previous role .
One viewer wrote on Twitter : `` When u find out Henry from Bly Manor is Elliot from ET ( mind blown emojis ) '' .
A different viewer of the series penned : `` Way to feel old .
Can ’ t believe Henry from the dreadful Haunting of Bly Manor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TimeFlies '' .
Meanwhile , one fan of the anthology show wrote : `` I feel like an utter dunce that having watched the entirety of the haunting of bly manor , I did n't realise until it was done that Henry Wingrave is played by Henry Thomas , aka Elliott from ET `` Ouuuch '' '' .
However , one could tell who he was from the off , writing : `` Finally started Bly Manor - so good !
!
Hannah Grose !
!
!
!
!
Also , am I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Henry is Henry Thomas , who played Elliot in ET ?
!
my old a** recognized him in his first 2 seconds of screen time . ''
Another Twitter user commented : `` Everyone going on shocked that the little girl in bly manor is peppa pig and here ’ s me shocked that the uncle of the house Henry is Elliot from ET # ET # BlyManor # TheHauntingofBlyManor # peppapig # henry .
Finally , one Bly Manor fan concluded : `` One of the wildest things about it is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version of the dad in Hill House and also has a role in Bly ... is Elliott from ET . ''
Well , we ca n't look at E.T .
in the same way again now !
The Haunting of Bly Manor is available now on Netflix .
What did you think of Netflix 's The Haunting of Bly Manor ?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below .

Netflix horror hit The Haunting of Bly Manor is a chilling follow-up to The Haunting of Hill House and actor Henry Thomas who appears in both is a very familiar face
Haunting of Bly Manor fans mind-blown to discover Uncle Henry is Elliott from ET
Fans of Netflix hit The Haunting of Bly Manor have been left flabbergasted by the identity of the actor playing Henry Wingrave.
In the series, which adapts the works Henry James in a follow-up to 2018 hit The Haunting of Hill Hous e, follows au pair Dani Clayton (Victoria Pedretti) as she is hired by Henry to care for his orphaned niece and nephew, Flora and Miles.
Across the nine episodes, secrets from Henry's past are revealed as he also has some scary encounters with a nefarious doppelganger.
However, fans are more shocked to learn that actor Henry Thomas who plays Uncle Henry actually played child hero Elliott in the iconic 1980s sci-fi film E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.
Naturally, fans took to social media to share their utter shock at Henry Thomas' previous role.
Image: Universal Pictures) Universal Pictures)
One viewer wrote on Twitter : "When u find out Henry from Bly Manor is Elliot from ET (mind blown emojis)".
A different viewer of the series penned: "Way to feel old. Can’t believe Henry from the dreadful Haunting of Bly Manor is also Elliot from ET. #TimeFlies ".
Meanwhile, one fan of the anthology show wrote: "I feel like an utter dunce that having watched the entirety of the haunting of bly manor, I didn't realise until it was done that Henry Wingrave is played by Henry Thomas, aka Elliott from ET "Ouuuch"".
Image: Netflix / The Hollywood Archive) Netflix / The Hollywood Archive)
However, one could tell who he was from the off, writing: "Finally started Bly Manor - so good!!Hannah Grose!!!!! Also, am I the only one who noticed that Uncle Henry is Henry Thomas, who played Elliot in ET?! my old a** recognized him in his first 2 seconds of screen time."
Another Twitter user commented: "Everyone going on shocked that the little girl in bly manor is peppa pig and here’s me shocked that the uncle of the house Henry is Elliot from ET #ET #BlyManor #TheHauntingofBlyManor #peppapig #henry.
Image: Netflix / The Hollywood Archive) Netflix / The Hollywood Archive)
Finally, one Bly Manor fan concluded: "One of the wildest things about it is that Henry Thomas, who plays the young version of the dad in Hill House and also has a role in Bly... is Elliott from ET."
Well, we can't look at E.T. in the same way again now!
The Haunting of Bly Manor is available now on Netflix.
What did you think of Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--EastEnders' Brooke Kinsella gives birth to daughter three weeks early

Former EastEnders actress Brooke Kinsella has given birth to a baby daughter three weeks early .
The telly star and her husband Simon Boardley welcomed little Elsie last month .
In a post online , Brooke shared pictures of the new arrival and revealed it 's been `` chaos and magic '' since she was born .
She wrote : `` One whole month of utter chaos and magic , '' she shared on Instagram today .
`` Thanks for choosing us Elsie . ''
She announced the baby 's birth last month with a sweet post on Instagram , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ... Elsie Rose Georgia Boardley .
`` Stole our hearts immediately and forever at 1.07am on 22.09.2020 . ''
Brooke revealed the little one was born early as her due date was n't until last week .
She also shared a picture of her husband cradling the tot and shared her joy that she has such a supportive partner .
Brooke wrote : `` Feeling so very lucky to have this guy .
Best husband and daddy there ever was .
`` Sending love to all the women who have to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most overwhelming experience you could ever go through on their own but also to all the dads who are kept away from their partners and new babies and feel so worried and helpless .
`` Covid has caused many problems and much heartbreak across the world but this is one issue I really hope changes very soon . ''
Brooke is best known for playing Kelly Taylor in BBC soap EastEnders .
Since leaving the show , she has become an anti-knife crime campaigner following the death of her half-brother Ben .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in June 2008 .
Brooke has gone on to collaborate with EastEnders writers , helping them put together the harrowing knife crime storyline last year .
The heartbreaking plot showed the death Shakil Kazemi who was killed in a knife attack .

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Former EastEnders actress Brooke Kinsella gives birth to a baby girl named Elsie. She welcomed the tot in September
EastEnders' Brooke Kinsella gives birth to daughter three weeks early
Former EastEnders actress Brooke Kinsella has given birth to a baby daughter three weeks early.
The telly star and her husband Simon Boardley welcomed little Elsie last month.
In a post online, Brooke shared pictures of the new arrival and revealed it's been "chaos and magic" since she was born.
She wrote: "One whole month of utter chaos and magic," she shared on Instagram today.
"Thanks for choosing us Elsie."
She announced the baby's birth last month with a sweet post on Instagram, writing: "And then there was you... Elsie Rose Georgia Boardley.
"Stole our hearts immediately and forever at 1.07am on 22.09.2020."
Brooke revealed the little one was born early as her due date wasn't until last week.
She also shared a picture of her husband cradling the tot and shared her joy that she has such a supportive partner.
Brooke wrote: "Feeling so very lucky to have this guy. Best husband and daddy there ever was.
"Sending love to all the women who have to do some of what is the toughest and most overwhelming experience you could ever go through on their own but also to all the dads who are kept away from their partners and new babies and feel so worried and helpless.
"Covid has caused many problems and much heartbreak across the world but this is one issue I really hope changes very soon."
Brooke is best known for playing Kelly Taylor in BBC soap EastEnders.
Since leaving the show, she has become an anti-knife crime campaigner following the death of her half-brother Ben.
He was stabbed to death in North London in June 2008.
Brooke has gone on to collaborate with EastEnders writers, helping them put together the harrowing knife crime storyline last year.
The heartbreaking plot showed the death Shakil Kazemi who was killed in a knife attack.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Ex On The Beach's Laura Brown unrecognisable after forking out £80k on surgery

Laura Brown looks completely unrecognisable after forking out an eye-watering £80,000 in a bid to dramatically change her appearance .
The Ex On The Beach star , 31 , recently returned from Turkey with best pal Chloe Ferry as the pair jetted off to Istanbul to get nose jobs together .
During her quest for perfection , Laura 's actually gone under the knife more than 20 times in the past three years .
Speaking to Closer about her addiction to plastic surgery , Laura urged her fans to refrain following suit .
She said : `` I 'm obsessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to trying to improve my appearace .
As soon as I have something done , I 'm always thinking about what 's next . ''
She added : `` I 'm always wanting the latest procedure , and if I put on any weight , I get lipo .
I know it 's not normal , but I ca n't help it .
`` I want to speak out and stop people from getting to the point I got to . ''
Being seriously unhappy with her natural appearance , the reality TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brazilian bum lifts , five full-body liposuction procedures , as well as regular lipo top-ups on individual areas .
She 's also undergone three boob jobs , two nose jobs and one breast uplift .
On top of all of that , Laura had her whole face reconstructed using fillers .
But it seems as though Laura is n't quite finished with her cosmetic procedures just yet .
The brunette beauty jetted to Turkey earlier this summer in July to get a `` fox eye '' treatment .
The procedure - which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes the entire shape of the eye as the outer corners are lifted for a dramatic cat-eye look .
Her never-ending search for perfection began after her stint on the hit MTV show four years ago .
Laura said that although she was happy with how she looked back then , she was viciously trolled online for her appearance , causing her to look into cosmetic procedures .
Feeling hopeless as she turned to plastic surgeons for help , Laura admitted that her mum begged her not to go to Turkey for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I literally begged the surgeons to give me a makeover , '' she said , as she underwent a Brazilian butt lift , boob job , and liposuction .
Not long after , Laura booked another ticket to Turkey for yet another round of surgeries , admitting that the results of the last one left her on a high .
She said : `` There have been fewer comments about my appearance and I feel confident with how I look - but I 'd be a liar if I said I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to jet to Dubai in the near future to get filler put in her bum .
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EX ON THE BEACH'S LAURA BROWN AND CHLOE FERRY POSE IN TINY BIKINIS
EX ON THE BEACH'S LAURA BROWN AND CHLOE FERRY POSE IN TINY BIKINIS
The Ex On The Beach star, 31, recently returned from Turkey with best pal Chloe Ferry as the pair jetted off to Istanbul to get surgery together
Ex On The Beach's Laura Brown looks unrecognisable after dramatic £80k transformation
Laura Brown looks completely unrecognisable after forking out an eye-watering £80,000 in a bid to dramatically change her appearance.
The Ex On The Beach star, 31, recently returned from Turkey with best pal Chloe Ferry as the pair jetted off to Istanbul to get surgery together - another new nose for Laura, while Chloe had a boob job.
During her quest for perfection, Laura's actually gone under the knife more than 20 times in the past three years.
Speaking to Closer about her addiction to plastic surgery, Laura urged her fans to refrain following suit.
She said: "I'm obsessed with how I look, and addicted to trying to improve my appearace. As soon as I have something done, I'm always thinking about what's next."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She added: "I'm always wanting the latest procedure, and if I put on any weight, I get lipo. I know it's not normal, but I can't help it.
"I want to speak out and stop people from getting to the point I got to."
Being seriously unhappy with her natural appearance, the reality TV star opted for a total of six Brazilian bum lifts and five full-body liposuction procedures, as well as regular lipo top-ups on individual areas.
Image: MTV) MTV)
She's also undergone three boob jobs, two nose jobs and one breast uplift.
On top of all of that, Laura had her whole face reconstructed using fillers.
But it seems as though Laura isn't quite finished with her cosmetic procedures just yet.
The brunette beauty jetted to Turkey earlier this summer in July to get a "fox eye" treatment.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The procedure - which is the latest trend currently on offer - changes the entire shape of the eye as the outer corners are lifted for a dramatic cat-eye look.
Her never-ending search for perfection began after her stint on the hit MTV show four years ago.
Laura said that although she was happy with how she looked back then, she was viciously trolled online for her appearance, causing her to look into cosmetic procedures.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Feeling hopeless as she turned to plastic surgeons for help, Laura admitted that her mum begged her not to go to Turkey for the surgeries.
But Laura went anyway.
"I literally begged the surgeons to give me a makeover," she said, as she underwent a Brazilian butt lift, boob job, and liposuction.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Not long after, Laura booked another ticket to Turkey for yet another round of surgeries, admitting that the results of the last one left her on a high.
She said: "There have been fewer comments about my appearance and I feel confident with how I look - but I'd be a liar if I said I was 100% happy."
Laura now plans to jet to Dubai in the near future to get filler put in her bum.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Matthew Wright 'super-fan' admits to stalking presenter's family for six months

A ‘ super fan ’ of TV presenter Matthew Wright has admitted stalking the star and his wife for six months .
Michelle Ranicar , 53 , admitted one count of stalking to cause serious alarm or distress between November and May 2018 at Wood Green Crown Court today .
Ranicar previously denied the same charges last year and was due to stand trial this March .
It was said at a previous hearing Ranicar followed Wright home after he left the Channel 5 show ’ s studio and sent him messages on social media .
A judge heard she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diagnosed with a “ mild autism spectrum disorder ” .
A regular audience member for The Wright Stuff , Ranicar described herself as a `` super-fan '' of the star in an interview in 2016 .
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Sign up for the Mirror 's daily newsletter for all the juiciest news According to the charges Ranicar stalked Wright , who previously worked for TalkRadio , and his wife Amelia , who he married in 2010 .
Ranicar ’ s stalking “ had an adverse effect on Matthew and Amelia Wright ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard , and she “ knew or ought to have known her course of conduct would cause alarm or distress ” .
Ranicar appeared in the dock in a black and white houndstooth coat and pink face mask .
She spoke only to confirm her name and guilty plea and was bailed on conditions not to contact the couple , including through social media , or to attend their address in Primrose Hill , north west London .
Her sentencing was adjourned for a pre-sentence report to be prepared by probation services .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will next appear at Wood Green Crown Court on November 30 for sentencing .
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A super fan of television presenter Matthew Wright has admitted to stalking the star and his family for half a year. Michelle Ranicar admitted one count of stalking at Wood Green Crown Court
Matthew Wright 'super-fan' admits to stalking presenter's family for six months
A ‘super fan’ of TV presenter Matthew Wright has admitted stalking the star and his wife for six months.
Michelle Ranicar, 53, admitted one count of stalking to cause serious alarm or distress between November and May 2018 at Wood Green Crown Court today.
Ranicar previously denied the same charges last year and was due to stand trial this March.
It was said at a previous hearing Ranicar followed Wright home after he left the Channel 5 show’s studio and sent him messages on social media.
A judge heard she suffers from learning difficulties and had been diagnosed with a “mild autism spectrum disorder”.
A regular audience member for The Wright Stuff, Ranicar described herself as a "super-fan" of the star in an interview in 2016.
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According to the charges Ranicar stalked Wright, who previously worked for TalkRadio, and his wife Amelia, who he married in 2010.
Ranicar’s stalking “had an adverse effect on Matthew and Amelia Wright’s day-to-day activities”, the court heard, and she “knew or ought to have known her course of conduct would cause alarm or distress”.
Ranicar appeared in the dock in a black and white houndstooth coat and pink face mask.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She spoke only to confirm her name and guilty plea and was bailed on conditions not to contact the couple, including through social media, or to attend their address in Primrose Hill, north west London.
Her sentencing was adjourned for a pre-sentence report to be prepared by probation services.
Ranicar, of Uxbridge, west London, will next appear at Wood Green Crown Court on November 30 for sentencing.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Meg Mathews aims to banish menopause shame by describing vaginal atrophy

Meg Mathews have given an open and honest description of the intimate issues she went through during menopause in a bid to banish shame surrounding the subject .
The former fashion PR , who was previously married to Noel Gallagher , started suffering symptoms of early menopause from the age of 40 .
Meg , 54 , has now opened up about her experiences in a candid new interview , explaining she was left baffled when she started suffering from vaginal atrophy .
In a chat with the Guardian , Meg explained : `` I first realised when I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t new , but they were starting to chafe . ''
She has written a book about her experiences , called The New Hot , which she hopes will help demystify the menopause and help women going through similar issues .
In the book , she writes : `` People put collagen in their faces , but what they do n't realise is that the menopause can make the lips of their vaginas really thin ... '' The girls at my waxing place told me they can spot a menopausal vagina , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used , a mile away . ''
She also revealed she underwent a `` vaginal rejuvenation '' laser treatment in a bid to alleviate the symptoms .
Vaginal atrophy is the thinning , drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls which typically occurs after menopause as the body produces less oestrogen .
It can be painful and lead to other urinary problems .
Meg went on to describe how she also battled crippling mental health issues , which she has also put down to lower levels of oestrogen .
She was struck down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to socialise with her friends and spent many days lying in bed crying .
In the interview , Meg explains she had no idea she was in the early stages of menopause at the time and it took time and research to discover what she was going through .
As well as her new book , Meg has also launched a website packed with useful information and articles , and a product line that includes intimate care and a skin collection .

Former fashion PR Meg Mathews has given an open and honest interview about the symptoms she experienced as she went through menopause from vaginal atrophy to night sweats and anxiety
Meg Mathews have given an open and honest description of the intimate issues she went through during menopause in a bid to banish shame surrounding the subject.
The former fashion PR, who was previously married to Noel Gallagher, started suffering symptoms of early menopause from the age of 40.
Meg, 54, has now opened up about her experiences in a candid new interview, explaining she was left baffled when she started suffering from vaginal atrophy.
In a chat with the Guardian, Meg explained: "I first realised when I was wearing my workout leggings and they weren’t new, but they were starting to chafe."
She has written a book about her experiences, called The New Hot, which she hopes will help demystify the menopause and help women going through similar issues.
In the book, she writes: "People put collagen in their faces, but what they don't realise is that the menopause can make the lips of their vaginas really thin...
"The girls at my waxing place told me they can spot a menopausal vagina, or one that’s not being used, a mile away."
She also revealed she underwent a "vaginal rejuvenation" laser treatment in a bid to alleviate the symptoms.
Vaginal atrophy is the thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls which typically occurs after menopause as the body produces less oestrogen.
It can be painful and lead to other urinary problems.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Image: Getty) Getty)
Meg went on to describe how she also battled crippling mental health issues, which she has also put down to lower levels of oestrogen.
She was struck down with anxiety so severe she felt unable to socialise with her friends and spent many days lying in bed crying.
In the interview, Meg explains she had no idea she was in the early stages of menopause at the time and it took time and research to discover what she was going through.
As well as her new book, Meg has also launched a website packed with useful information and articles, and a product line that includes intimate care and a skin collection.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--'Smiley' baby born with no eyes finally finds happy home after mum abandoned him

Adorable baby Sasha ca n't help but smile as he 's smothered in hugs and kisses - despite his heartbreaking start in life .
The youngster , from Russia , was born with no eyes after being one of only three children in the whole world to be born with an incredibly rare condition .
Devastatingly , the little boy was then abandoned by his young mother and placed in the care of an orphanage .
The mum felt she could n't offer her baby the help he would need as he grew with his rare eye condition .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was just six months old said : “ He is no different to other children , he plays and smiles just like any healthy baby .
“ He loves playing and adores swimming .
He is a very cheerful baby indeed.
” The other children who were born with the same condition as Sasha , SOX2 anophthalmia syndrome , has other serious health problems .
But aside from two benign cysts on his forehead , which have now been removed , the little boy is fighting fit .
SOX2 anophthalmia syndrome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leads to the abnormal development of the eyes and other body parts .
Sasha , who was born in Russia , is one of only three babies to be born in the world with no eyeballs , according to his doctors .
Sadly , there is no hope the youngster will ever be able to see , however he has had tiny eye orbs implanted into his eye sockets to ensure that his face is not deformed as he grows .
He will need further surgery every six months while he grows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And his condition has n't stopped him winning the hearts of all who cared for him as they desperately searched for a permanent loving home for little Sasha .
He was described as a `` a peaceful , smiling baby '' who `` smiles back as soon as he hears familiar voices '' .
Then , last November , Sasha found his family and has now been adopted by parents from another city in Russia .
One of the women caring for him said : `` We are , of course , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and his parents all the best . ''
The most well-documented is ‘ miracle ’ baby Archie Innes , now two , born to Scottish parents Fiona and Steven Gould who currently live in Sydney , Australia .
His mother was told about Archie ’ s condition 31 weeks into her pregnancy , say reports .
In Archie ’ s case , he also has severe gross motor delay , mild-to-moderate hearing impairment , and moderate aspiration .

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The abandoned baby that was tragically born without eyes
The abandoned baby that was tragically born without eyes
Little Sasha is one of just three babies in the world to be born with no eyes - but now he has found a loving home after being abandoned by his young mother
'Smiley' baby born with no eyes finally finds loving home after mum abandoned him
Adorable baby Sasha can't help but smile as he's smothered in hugs and kisses - despite his heartbreaking start in life.
The youngster, from Russia, was born with no eyes after being one of only three children in the whole world to be born with an incredibly rare condition.
Devastatingly, the little boy was then abandoned by his young mother and placed in the care of an orphanage.
The mum felt she couldn't offer her baby the help he would need as he grew with his rare eye condition.
A nurse who cared for the little boy when he was just six months old said: “He is no different to other children, he plays and smiles just like any healthy baby.
Image: Valery Kasatkin) Valery Kasatkin)
“He loves playing and adores swimming. He is a very cheerful baby indeed.”
The other children who were born with the same condition as Sasha, SOX2 anophthalmia syndrome, has other serious health problems.
But aside from two benign cysts on his forehead, which have now been removed, the little boy is fighting fit.
SOX2 anophthalmia syndrome affects just one child in every 250,000 and leads to the abnormal development of the eyes and other body parts.
Sasha, who was born in Russia, is one of only three babies to be born in the world with no eyeballs, according to his doctors.
Image: Valery Kasatkin) Valery Kasatkin)
Sadly, there is no hope the youngster will ever be able to see, however he has had tiny eye orbs implanted into his eye sockets to ensure that his face is not deformed as he grows.
He will need further surgery every six months while he grows to increase the size of the orbs.
And his condition hasn't stopped him winning the hearts of all who cared for him as they desperately searched for a permanent loving home for little Sasha.
He was described as a "a peaceful, smiling baby" who "smiles back as soon as he hears familiar voices".
Then, last November, Sasha found his family and has now been adopted by parents from another city in Russia.
One of the women caring for him said: "We are, of course, very happy for baby Sasha and wishing him and his parents all the best."
The most well-documented is ‘miracle’ baby Archie Innes, now two, born to Scottish parents Fiona and Steven Gould who currently live in Sydney, Australia.
His mother was told about Archie’s condition 31 weeks into her pregnancy, say reports.
In Archie’s case, he also has severe gross motor delay, mild-to-moderate hearing impairment, and moderate aspiration.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Jason Derulo shows off jaw-dropping bill after buying drinks for entire bar

Jason Derulo was feeling pretty generous when he found out that his single Savage Love went to No .
1 .
The 31-year-old singer hit up swanky Los Angeles rooftop restaurant , Catch , with his nearest and dearest following the smashing success of the remix , featuring BTS and New Zealand singer Jawsh 685 , which topped the US Billboard charts .
In a video the performer shared to both Instagram and TikTok , he was seen showing off the total of the bill he was given after treating everyone at the restaurant to a drink on him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It ’ s a celebration @ catch !
SAVAGE LOVE # 1 on billboard , we did it . ''
But the singer looked less than thrilled when he first saw how much the bill came to - a staggering $ 112,742.30 , approximately £87,245.63 .
“ Cheers to everyone in the building , ” Derulo told his fellow diners .
During the video , Jason 's girlfriend , Jena Frumes , kisses him and says , `` Congrats , babe , '' and later says , `` My baby hit No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But several fans accused Jason of editing the post to shoutout BTS after he allegedly failed to initially include them in his celebratory social media moment .
One fan said : `` You should thank BTS .
This is not your success . ''
Another wrote : `` You literally got # 1 because of BTS . ''
A third said : `` You thanked bts AFTER people called you out on it on tiktok ?
You ’ d think BTS would be the first person to thank considering them and their fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay that bill . ''
Jason gave his fellow contributors a shoutout in his Instagram caption , telling them , `` We did it . ''
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Jason Derulo took to Instagram and TikTok to show off how much he spent on a night out in LA after he treated everyone at the restaurant to a free drink following the success of his single
Jason Derulo was feeling pretty generous when he found out that his single Savage Love went to No. 1.
The 31-year-old singer hit up swanky Los Angeles rooftop restaurant, Catch, with his nearest and dearest following the smashing success of the remix, featuring BTS and New Zealand singer Jawsh 685, which topped the US Billboard charts.
In a video the performer shared to both Instagram and TikTok, he was seen showing off the total of the bill he was given after treating everyone at the restaurant to a drink on him.
Captioning the video, he wrote: "It’s a celebration @catch! SAVAGE LOVE #1 on billboard, we did it."
But the singer looked less than thrilled when he first saw how much the bill came to - a staggering $112,742.30, approximately £87,245.63.
“Cheers to everyone in the building,” Derulo told his fellow diners.
During the video, Jason's girlfriend, Jena Frumes, kisses him and says, "Congrats, babe," and later says, "My baby hit No. 1 on the Billboard."
But several fans accused Jason of editing the post to shoutout BTS after he allegedly failed to initially include them in his celebratory social media moment.
One fan said: "You should thank BTS. This is not your success."
Another wrote: "You literally got #1 because of BTS."
A third said: "You thanked bts AFTER people called you out on it on tiktok? You’d think BTS would be the first person to thank considering them and their fans are the reason you could even afford to pay that bill."
Jason gave his fellow contributors a shoutout in his Instagram caption, telling them, "We did it."
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