thedailymirror--2020-12-09--ADVERTORIAL: £10,000 worth of Christmas presents are being given to people who buy milk

Cows still need milking , even in the middle of a pandemic .
And owners of Graham ’ s The Family Dairy in Scotland have continued to rise at 5am throughout this year to tend their 300 strong herd of Jersey cows and ensure customers as far away as the Highlands can get milk delivered to their doors .
But while dairy purchases have soared , Graham ’ s has seen the fortunes of local hospitality businesses plummet - and the family wanted to help out with a Christmas Advent of giving .
That 's why every day in December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Graham ’ s is giving away gifts to customers - in the form of hampers of fresh dairy products and vouchers to dine out at some of Scotland ’ s best local restaurants - to the value of £10,000 in all .
As part of our campaign with KFC , we are sharing stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things to help their community - those heroes who want to give people more of what they love .
And today we salute Graham ’ s The Family Dairy for doing just that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s not an option to stop milking our cows - life goes on .
We soon realised people needed more help than ever , ” says Dr Robert Graham , chairman of the dairy in Stirlingshire , who ’ s worked on the farm in the village of Bridge of Allan all his life , and still oversees the early morning milking .
“ Our teams have worked incredibly hard over the past few months , and with Christmas coming up , our business wanted to give something back to communities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and family is such a pleasure , ” says Dr Graham , who hopes the scheme will spread a little Christmas joy now and into the new year .
“ The past few months have been incredibly tough for restaurants and cafes as most of them are small family-run operations.
” When lockdown began earlier this year , Graham ’ s , which works with more than 100 farmers across Scotland , mobilised teams to deliver milk , butter and other fresh products direct to more people ’ s houses as customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as butter , eggs and cream .
Founded by Dr Graham ’ s father in 1939 , the business has grown from pony-and-cart doorstep deliveries to supplying shops , hotels and restaurants around the UK .
Dr Graham works with his son ( also Robert ) , who ’ s now managing director and daughter Carol who leads marketing .
It was Dr Graham who back in the 1980s decided to buy some 30 Jersey cows from the Queen ’ s herd in Windsor - these produce the rich creamy milk for which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help out local cafes , the dairy has also decided to appoint a new milk ambassador in recognition of a café owner or barista whose community spirit shines through .
Staff were won over by a local coffee lover and entrepreneur Michelle Kibaris , owner of Fallen Tree Coffee , who runs a mobile coffee truck around rural Blair Drummond near Stirling .
She thinks the rich gold-top milk produced by Graham ’ s Jersey herd makes the best coffee and is delighted to receive free milk from the dairy for a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have so many ideas for the business , ” she says .
For many , food is more than just fuel to keep us going , it ’ s a way of showing our love and bringing comfort in a difficult time .
This year may have been tough but it ’ s good to remember it has also served up some incredible stories of kindness , determination and joy in communities across the UK .
And we think that calls for more…gravy !
To add some festive cheer , and give us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KFC have created the new Gravy Burger Box Meal , featuring a fillet burger with added gravy !
There ’ s also a new gravy boat to add lashings of legendary KFC gravy to your chicken burger , topped with a specially-dimpled hash brown that allows the gravy to pool over your burger .
Click here to find out where you can grab your gravy burger The sides have had a gravy upgrade too , mayonnaise becomes Gravynnaise… yes , that ’ s mayo with added KFC gravy !

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Graham’s The Family Dairy is surprising customers with hampers of fresh dairy products and vouchers to dine at top restaurants
Why £10,000 worth of Christmas presents are being given to people who buy milk
Cows still need milking, even in the middle of a pandemic.
And owners of Graham’s The Family Dairy in Scotland have continued to rise at 5am throughout this year to tend their 300 strong herd of Jersey cows and ensure customers as far away as the Highlands can get milk delivered to their doors.
But while dairy purchases have soared, Graham’s has seen the fortunes of local hospitality businesses plummet - and the family wanted to help out with a Christmas Advent of giving.
That's why every day in December in the run up to Christmas, Graham’s is giving away gifts to customers - in the form of hampers of fresh dairy products and vouchers to dine out at some of Scotland’s best local restaurants - to the value of £10,000 in all.
As part of our campaign with KFC, we are sharing stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things to help their community - those heroes who want to give people more of what they love.
And today we salute Graham’s The Family Dairy for doing just that.
“As a family of farmers, it’s not an option to stop milking our cows - life goes on. We soon realised people needed more help than ever,” says Dr Robert Graham, chairman of the dairy in Stirlingshire, who’s worked on the farm in the village of Bridge of Allan all his life, and still oversees the early morning milking.
“Our teams have worked incredibly hard over the past few months, and with Christmas coming up, our business wanted to give something back to communities.
“Eating good Scottish food with friends and family is such a pleasure,” says Dr Graham, who hopes the scheme will spread a little Christmas joy now and into the new year. “The past few months have been incredibly tough for restaurants and cafes as most of them are small family-run operations.”
When lockdown began earlier this year, Graham’s, which works with more than 100 farmers across Scotland, mobilised teams to deliver milk, butter and other fresh products direct to more people’s houses as customers stocked up on home baking staples such as butter, eggs and cream.
Founded by Dr Graham’s father in 1939, the business has grown from pony-and-cart doorstep deliveries to supplying shops, hotels and restaurants around the UK. Dr Graham works with his son (also Robert), who’s now managing director and daughter Carol who leads marketing. It was Dr Graham who back in the 1980s decided to buy some 30 Jersey cows from the Queen’s herd in Windsor - these produce the rich creamy milk for which the dairy is renowned.
Keen to help out local cafes, the dairy has also decided to appoint a new milk ambassador in recognition of a café owner or barista whose community spirit shines through. Staff were won over by a local coffee lover and entrepreneur Michelle Kibaris, owner of Fallen Tree Coffee, who runs a mobile coffee truck around rural Blair Drummond near Stirling. She thinks the rich gold-top milk produced by Graham’s Jersey herd makes the best coffee and is delighted to receive free milk from the dairy for a year - worth some £5000. “I have so many ideas for the business,” she says.
For many, food is more than just fuel to keep us going, it’s a way of showing our love and bringing comfort in a difficult time.
This year may have been tough but it’s good to remember it has also served up some incredible stories of kindness, determination and joy in communities across the UK. And we think that calls for more…gravy!
To add some festive cheer, and give us all more of what we love, KFC have created the new Gravy Burger Box Meal, featuring a fillet burger with added gravy!
There’s also a new gravy boat to add lashings of legendary KFC gravy to your chicken burger, topped with a specially-dimpled hash brown that allows the gravy to pool over your burger.
The sides have had a gravy upgrade too, mayonnaise becomes Gravynnaise… yes, that’s mayo with added KFC gravy!


thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Kylie Jenner melts fans' hearts as she twins with Stormi in matching outfits

Kylie Jenner melted fans ' hearts as she posed up with her mini-me daughter Stormi in matching outfits .
The businesswoman , 23 , is gearing up for Christmas with her family and recently enjoyed a festive getaway in a luxury winter lodge with the rest of her clan .
However the doting mother appears to be back home and relaxing with her little one as she shared a beautiful mirror selfie with her two-year-old tot .
The girls were twinning in shades of deep burgundy and chocolate brown , with Kylie wearing a gorgeous trench coat and Stormi sporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mirror as her daughter mimicked her in the reflection , which fans found adorable .
`` I got u forever , '' she wrote underneath the photo .
The lip-kit mogul wore a pair of pointed stiletto heels , while Stormi rocked a pair of fresh , white trainers .
Kylie showed off her new hair in the images shared on her Instagram , just one day after her 202million followers described her as Disney princess Ariel .
Stormi 's hair was scraped back into a cute bun and she looked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her social media fans .
Her family could n't get enough as they left a bunch of comments on the snap .
Sister Khloe Kardashian wrote : `` You both are so perfect I ca n't even take it . ''
Her rarely seen brother Rob commented : `` My loves . ''
One of Kylie 's fans echoed : `` The cutest fam ❤ . ''
`` You two [ heart eyes emoji ] my whole heart , '' another penned .
Kylie has been playing Santa Claus for her daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a complete winter wonderland .
She 's put a huge glistening tree in the middle of her living room at her Holmby Hills mansion , with two huge standing polar bears at one side of her flat-screen TV .
It will be her second Christmas with Stormi , who she co-parents with ex-boyfriend Travis Scott .
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Businesswoman and reality star Kylie Jenner wowes fans with a cute snap of herself and mini-me daughter Stormi twinning in matching outfits
Kylie Jenner melts fans' hearts as she twins with Stormi in matching outfits
Kylie Jenner melted fans' hearts as she posed up with her mini-me daughter Stormi in matching outfits.
The businesswoman, 23, is gearing up for Christmas with her family and recently enjoyed a festive getaway in a luxury winter lodge with the rest of her clan.
However the doting mother appears to be back home and relaxing with her little one as she shared a beautiful mirror selfie with her two-year-old tot.
The girls were twinning in shades of deep burgundy and chocolate brown, with Kylie wearing a gorgeous trench coat and Stormi sporting a miniature version.
Kylie pouted in the mirror as her daughter mimicked her in the reflection, which fans found adorable.
Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
"I got u forever," she wrote underneath the photo.
The lip-kit mogul wore a pair of pointed stiletto heels, while Stormi rocked a pair of fresh, white trainers.
Kylie showed off her new hair in the images shared on her Instagram, just one day after her 202million followers described her as Disney princess Ariel.
Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
Stormi's hair was scraped back into a cute bun and she looked the double of her mum as they posed for her social media fans.
Her family couldn't get enough as they left a bunch of comments on the snap.
Sister Khloe Kardashian wrote: "You both are so perfect I can't even take it."
Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
Her rarely seen brother Rob commented: "My loves."
One of Kylie's fans echoed: "The cutest fam ❤."
"You two [heart eyes emoji] my whole heart," another penned.
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
Kylie has been playing Santa Claus for her daughter as she's transformed their home into a complete winter wonderland.
She's put a huge glistening tree in the middle of her living room at her Holmby Hills mansion, with two huge standing polar bears at one side of her flat-screen TV.
It will be her second Christmas with Stormi, who she co-parents with ex-boyfriend Travis Scott.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Kate Ferdinand shares pregnancy struggles after tearing stomach muscles

Kate Ferdinand has told that she tore her stomach muscles amid her pregnancy .
The former reality TV star - who is set to welcome her first child with husband Rio Ferdinand - opened up on the painful injury whilst taking part in a Q & A with fans on Instagram on Tuesday .
She explained that the injury happened about six weeks ago and resulted in her having to rest for three weeks which she says was tough on her mind .
In response to a fan asking her how she is feeling in the final stages of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a snap of her burgeoning bump : `` I 'm surprisingly not feeling too bad the last few weeks .
I 'm tired but have been feeling much better . ''
First-time mum Kate the shared : `` I tore my stomach muscles 6 or so weeks ago and was on rest for 3 weeks .
I found that really difficult ... and my mind was all over the place ! ''
She continued : `` So now I 'm just happy and grateful I can be out and walking and doing bits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After another follower asked her if she has been exercising during her pregnancy , she told : `` I have trained for the majority of my pregnancy : Pilates and light gym work .
`` But after tearing my muscles I was advised to rest so I did that for 3 weeks and am now just taking it easy & walking daily as I do n't want to damage anything further .
`` It is advised to stay active so I 'm trying to keep moving as much as possible . ''
Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepares to welcome her first child and gave fans a glimpse into what she is taking with her for the tot 's arrival in a social media post on Tuesday .
And alongside the adorable babygros and tiny nappies , the mum-to-be has filled her holdall with snacks for both her and ex-footballer husband Rio .
Sharing a picture of the heaving bags to Instagram , Kate joked : `` The snacks are the most important thing for the hospital bag , right ? ''
The Only Way Is Essex alumni then explained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her kit .
`` Had one of those nights where I am up doing random stuff all night .
Staring at baby clothes and packing snacks . ''
Along with his and her bags bulging with crisps - carefully labelled - Kate also filled a third snack bag with biscuits and sweets .
She also showed off a fluffy fake fur babygro with bunny ears , personalised with the name 'Baby Ferdy ' .
`` We better decide on a name soon as everything says Baby Ferdy ! '
she wrote .
Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 14 , Tate , 12 and Tia , nine .
She met Rio in January 2017 at a friends BBQ in Dubai , two years after his wife Rebecca died from breast cancer .
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Pregnant Kate Ferdinand shared with her Instagram fans that she tore her stomach muscles and she was unable to move around her home
Kate Ferdinand has told that she tore her stomach muscles amid her pregnancy.
The former reality TV star - who is set to welcome her first child with husband Rio Ferdinand - opened up on the painful injury whilst taking part in a Q&A with fans on Instagram on Tuesday.
She explained that the injury happened about six weeks ago and resulted in her having to rest for three weeks which she says was tough on her mind.
In response to a fan asking her how she is feeling in the final stages of her pregnancy, the natural beauty typed alongside a snap of her burgeoning bump: "I'm surprisingly not feeling too bad the last few weeks. I'm tired but have been feeling much better."
First-time mum Kate the shared: "I tore my stomach muscles 6 or so weeks ago and was on rest for 3 weeks. I found that really difficult... and my mind was all over the place!"
Image: Kate Ferdinand/Instagram) Kate Ferdinand/Instagram)
She continued: "So now I'm just happy and grateful I can be out and walking and doing bits and bobs around the house."
After another follower asked her if she has been exercising during her pregnancy, she told: "I have trained for the majority of my pregnancy: Pilates and light gym work.
"But after tearing my muscles I was advised to rest so I did that for 3 weeks and am now just taking it easy & walking daily as I don't want to damage anything further.
"It is advised to stay active so I'm trying to keep moving as much as possible."
Image: Kate Ferdinand/Instagram) Kate Ferdinand/Instagram)
Kate has packed her hospital bag as she prepares to welcome her first child and gave fans a glimpse into what she is taking with her for the tot's arrival in a social media post on Tuesday.
And alongside the adorable babygros and tiny nappies, the mum-to-be has filled her holdall with snacks for both her and ex-footballer husband Rio.
Sharing a picture of the heaving bags to Instagram, Kate joked: "The snacks are the most important thing for the hospital bag, right?"
The Only Way Is Essex alumni then explained she'd been up all night sorting her kit.
"Had one of those nights where I am up doing random stuff all night. Staring at baby clothes and packing snacks."
Image: Kate Ferdinand/Instagram) Kate Ferdinand/Instagram)
Image: Kate Ferdinand /Instagram) Kate Ferdinand /Instagram)
Along with his and her bags bulging with crisps - carefully labelled - Kate also filled a third snack bag with biscuits and sweets.
She also showed off a fluffy fake fur babygro with bunny ears, personalised with the name 'Baby Ferdy'.
"We better decide on a name soon as everything says Baby Ferdy!' she wrote.
Kate is step-mum to Rio's children Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12 and Tia, nine. She met Rio in January 2017 at a friends BBQ in Dubai, two years after his wife Rebecca died from breast cancer.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Katie Price 'fears Covid could kill Harvey' so exercising with 29 stone son more

Katie Price is worried that coronavirus would `` finish Harvey off '' as she helps her 29 stone son on a more healthier path .
The 42-year-old former glamour model has undertaken a daily exercise routine with Harvey , who has the the rare genetic condition Prader-Willi syndrome , which can cause behavioural problems and for him to put on weight .
Harvey is also partially blind and on the autistic spectrum and Katie is determined to get him to a place where he might be able to fight the virus , if he was to fall ill with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was struck with breathing problems and a temperature of 42C , which saw him rushed to intensive care in July .
Harvey spent 10 days in Epson hospital at that time , with symptoms of coronavirus , but eventually managed to pull through .
Katie has also said that her mum Amy , who was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2017 , is also in the high risk category and she is another who she fears might be struck down by the killer virus .
Speaking to The Sun , Katie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are very high risk .
You can hear him breathing .
`` Because he is a big boy you can just hear him breathing .
Even if he gets a cold that is bad . ''
Katie shared her grave fears for Harvey , saying : `` If he gets Covid it would probably finish him off .
That is not a joke . ''
She added that as a family they are being `` really , really , really careful . ''
Katie revealed last month that doctors were concerned about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ topped 29 stone .
The reality star said that doctors told her `` he ’ s at high risk of having a heart attack '' and that he `` gets out of breath walking up the stairs . ''
She has now made it her `` mission '' to get him exercising every day , though she is not pushing him as `` anything is better than nothing . ''
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Katie Price is determined to help her son Harvey feel physically fitter in the hope that will be a step towards fighting off coronavirus if he falls ill with it
Katie Price is worried that coronavirus would "finish Harvey off" as she helps her 29 stone son on a more healthier path.
The 42-year-old former glamour model has undertaken a daily exercise routine with Harvey, who has the the rare genetic condition Prader-Willi syndrome, which can cause behavioural problems and for him to put on weight.
Harvey is also partially blind and on the autistic spectrum and Katie is determined to get him to a place where he might be able to fight the virus, if he was to fall ill with it.
He has already caused concern when he was struck with breathing problems and a temperature of 42C, which saw him rushed to intensive care in July.
Harvey spent 10 days in Epson hospital at that time, with symptoms of coronavirus, but eventually managed to pull through.
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
Katie has also said that her mum Amy, who was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in 2017, is also in the high risk category and she is another who she fears might be struck down by the killer virus.
Speaking to The Sun, Katie said: "My mum and Harvey are very high risk. You can hear him breathing.
"Because he is a big boy you can just hear him breathing. Even if he gets a cold that is bad."
Katie shared her grave fears for Harvey, saying: "If he gets Covid it would probably finish him off. That is not a joke."
She added that as a family they are being "really, really, really careful."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Katie revealed last month that doctors were concerned about the health implications for Harvey as his weight topped 29 stone.
The reality star said that doctors told her "he’s at high risk of having a heart attack" and that he "gets out of breath walking up the stairs."
She has now made it her "mission" to get him exercising every day, though she is not pushing him as "anything is better than nothing."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Stacey Solomon struggled to cope with 'empty nest' when kids went back to school

Stacey Solomon was left feeling like she had an 'empty nest ' when her kids went back to school after lockdown .
The Loose Women star 's boyfriend Joe Swash says she got so used to having the kids at home with her all day every day that she was left feeling sad and lonely when they were finally allowed back in school .
Stacey is mum to Zachary , 12 , Leighton , eight , from previous relationships , and Rex , one , who she shares with Joe , who 's also dad to Harry , 13 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very busy homeschool when the coronavirus pandemic meant the kids had to stay away from their classrooms .
And it was suddenly very quiet around the house when some sense of normality resumed .
Joe told express.co.uk : `` It definitely was [ weird ] .
We got used to our little life together and then it changed again .
`` I think we have to get used to things changing all the time , but it was sad for Stace .
`` I think the kids needed it as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ own age . ''
While Stacey mourned the loss of her daily lessons with her boys , Joe said homeschooling was a `` nightmare '' .
Meanwhile , Joe has confessed he 's feeling a little broody and would love to have one more baby with Stacey .
It came as he opened up about fatherhood on podcast Dadpod , saying how quickly the time goes by without you realising it .
He told host Dave Berry : `` I look at photos of Rex , like , literally a year ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little baby and it just goes so fast .
`` And now , he 's like a little terror .
He 's up and down the stairs .
He 's in the cupboards .
He knows where the chocolates are hidden .
Like , he is on it .
He 's like a little grown-up .
So , it goes so fast .
`` Yeah , I 'm really starting to miss the baby period 'cause it does go so fast , and that is such a precious little time when the baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yeah , I 'm not gon na lie .
I think I might have one more in me , you know ?
I 'm getting a little bit broody . ''

Joe Swash says girlfriend Stacey Solomon was left feeling sad when her children went back to school after the lockdown lifted
Stacey Solomon struggled to cope with 'empty nest' when kids went back to school
Stacey Solomon was left feeling like she had an 'empty nest' when her kids went back to school after lockdown.
The Loose Women star's boyfriend Joe Swash says she got so used to having the kids at home with her all day every day that she was left feeling sad and lonely when they were finally allowed back in school.
Stacey is mum to Zachary, 12, Leighton, eight, from previous relationships, and Rex, one, who she shares with Joe, who's also dad to Harry, 13.
Joe and Stacey's home turned into a very busy homeschool when the coronavirus pandemic meant the kids had to stay away from their classrooms.
And it was suddenly very quiet around the house when some sense of normality resumed.
Joe told express.co.uk : "It definitely was [weird]. We got used to our little life together and then it changed again.
"I think we have to get used to things changing all the time, but it was sad for Stace.
"I think the kids needed it as well. They needed to be around kids their own age."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
While Stacey mourned the loss of her daily lessons with her boys, Joe said homeschooling was a "nightmare".
Meanwhile, Joe has confessed he's feeling a little broody and would love to have one more baby with Stacey.
It came as he opened up about fatherhood on podcast Dadpod, saying how quickly the time goes by without you realising it.
He told host Dave Berry: "I look at photos of Rex, like, literally a year ago, and he was a tiny, tiny little baby and it just goes so fast.
Image: Stacey Soloman/Instagram) Stacey Soloman/Instagram)
"And now, he's like a little terror. He's up and down the stairs. He's in the cupboards. He knows where the chocolates are hidden. Like, he is on it. He's like a little grown-up. So, it goes so fast.
"Yeah, I'm really starting to miss the baby period 'cause it does go so fast, and that is such a precious little time when the baby is first born.
"So, yeah, I'm not gonna lie. I think I might have one more in me, you know? I'm getting a little bit broody."


thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Girl, 17, blinded by mystery illness sparked from squeezing 'harmless' nose spot

A teenager has been blinded by a mystery illness sparked from squeezing a seemingly harmless nose spot .
Mary Ann Regacho , 17 , suffered severe facial swelling after simply popping a pimple on her nose last year .
The youngster originally thought the growth was a simple spot caused by hormones after she gave birth to a baby boy at age 16 .
But , when she squeezed the spot , Mary said it grew painful days later before it started spreading across her face .
The teenager , from Nueva Ecija , the Philippines , said it `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the growth has mostly engulfed her face and has started to lead to blindless as the sever swelling reaches her eyes .
Mary said : `` I thought it was only a common pimple , but it hurt so much I could not sleep at night .
I tried everything to cure it but nothing worked .
`` Now , I feel like my face will never be the same again . ''
Her husband , Albert Sales , who works in a neighbour ’ s farm without a steady income , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medicine to help his wife .
After a year of suffering , Mary went to the hospital to have it checked out .
Mary was transferred to a bigger hospital where the family were again left unable to pay for medical bills .
Worried husband Albert has now appealed to good Samaritans for help , appearing in a video saying : `` I want to ask kind people for donations so we can finally send my wife to a hospital .
`` We only earn enough for ourselves and our one-year-old baby so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

TEEN MUM TURNING BLIND FROM MYSTERY ILLNESS AFTER SQUEEZING SPOT ON HER NOSE
TEEN MUM TURNING BLIND FROM MYSTERY ILLNESS AFTER SQUEEZING SPOT ON HER NOSE
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Mary Ann Regacho, 17, suffered severe facial swelling after simply popping a pimple on her nose last year - before the condition spread to her eyes and caused her to lose her sight
A teenager has been blinded by a mystery illness sparked from squeezing a seemingly harmless nose spot.
Mary Ann Regacho, 17, suffered severe facial swelling after simply popping a pimple on her nose last year.
The youngster originally thought the growth was a simple spot caused by hormones after she gave birth to a baby boy at age 16.
But, when she squeezed the spot, Mary said it grew painful days later before it started spreading across her face.
The teenager, from Nueva Ecija, the Philippines, said it "like a balloon inflating".
Image: ViralPress) ViralPress)
Now, the growth has mostly engulfed her face and has started to lead to blindless as the sever swelling reaches her eyes.
Mary said: "I thought it was only a common pimple, but it hurt so much I could not sleep at night. I tried everything to cure it but nothing worked.
"Now, I feel like my face will never be the same again."
Image: ViralPress) ViralPress) Image: ViralPress) ViralPress)
Her husband, Albert Sales, who works in a neighbour’s farm without a steady income, was reportedly unable afford treatment or even medicine to help his wife.
After a year of suffering, Mary went to the hospital to have it checked out.
Mary was transferred to a bigger hospital where the family were again left unable to pay for medical bills.
Worried husband Albert has now appealed to good Samaritans for help, appearing in a video saying: "I want to ask kind people for donations so we can finally send my wife to a hospital.
"We only earn enough for ourselves and our one-year-old baby so I can't afford her medical bills."


thedailymirror--2020-12-08--The Chase's Mark Labbett makes cheeky joke at contestant's unusual name

The Chase star Mark 'The Beast ' Labbett could not resist making a cheeky joke at a contestant 's unusual name which sounded like that of a famous comedian .
Mark is a chaser on the ITV show hosted by Bradley Walsh , and he was joined by a player on Tuesday 's show with the name Peta-Kay .
Viewers flooded Twitter with Peter Kay jokes when Bradley greeted brainy author Peta-Kay , and Mark himself also could not resist making a gag .
Peta-Kay earned £3,000 in her cash builder round , but when Mark came out to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joked : `` I 've cancelled your train home .
`` With a name like yours , you 've got to go home in a car share , '' he added , in reference to Peter Kay 's sitcom , Car Share .
It was all in good fun , and Peta-Kay giggled `` wow ! ''
before deciding to take Mark 's lower offer , which was just £1,000 , and she as the second player in a row to take the lower offer .
But the four players managed to collect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pair for taking the lower offer , which is generally seen a poor form .
One asked : `` Why do contestants take the lower offer in The Chase ?
I ’ d be like you can f**k right off , I don ’ t want you back thank you very much # TheChase `` .
`` Cop out the lot of um taking these lower offers !
# TheChase , '' wrote another .
`` Unless expressly instructed by the team to go for the lower offer , anybody who goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t deserve to win anything & I can ’ t help wanting the Chaser to win .
Harsh on the rest of the team I know , but it ’ s how I feel .
Sorry team .
# TheChase , '' added a third .
Others were simply distracted by Peta-Kay 's name , with one writing : `` Sees someone called peta kay on the chase , goes directly to twitter to see the ensuing hilarity # garlicbread # itsspittingeverybodyin # thechase `` .
`` Peta -kay ?
?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wind up surely , who 's on next Mikhael -mcintyre ? ''
joked another .
`` 25 mins into the show and I ’ m still absolutely cackling everytime I see or hear the name Peta Kay ... .
I just can ’ t , '' penned a third alongside laughing face emojis .
* The Chase airs weekdays on ITV at 5pm

The Chase's Mark 'The Beast' Labbett and viewers alike were stunned by a contestant's unusual name which sounded rather familiar
The Chase star Mark 'The Beast' Labbett could not resist making a cheeky joke at a contestant's unusual name which sounded like that of a famous comedian.
Mark is a chaser on the ITV show hosted by Bradley Walsh, and he was joined by a player on Tuesday's show with the name Peta-Kay.
Viewers flooded Twitter with Peter Kay jokes when Bradley greeted brainy author Peta-Kay, and Mark himself also could not resist making a gag.
Peta-Kay earned £3,000 in her cash builder round, but when Mark came out to go head to head with her, he joked: "I've cancelled your train home.
"With a name like yours, you've got to go home in a car share," he added, in reference to Peter Kay's sitcom, Car Share.
It was all in good fun, and Peta-Kay giggled "wow!" before deciding to take Mark's lower offer, which was just £1,000, and she as the second player in a row to take the lower offer.
But the four players managed to collect £11,000 between them, though viewers slammed the pair for taking the lower offer, which is generally seen a poor form.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One asked: "Why do contestants take the lower offer in The Chase? I’d be like you can f**k right off, I don’t want you back thank you very much #TheChase ".
"Cop out the lot of um taking these lower offers! #TheChase," wrote another.
"Unless expressly instructed by the team to go for the lower offer, anybody who goes for the minus offer on @ITVChase doesn’t deserve to win anything & I can’t help wanting the Chaser to win. Harsh on the rest of the team I know, but it’s how I feel. Sorry team. #TheChase," added a third.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Others were simply distracted by Peta-Kay's name, with one writing: "Sees someone called peta kay on the chase, goes directly to twitter to see the ensuing hilarity #garlicbread #itsspittingeverybodyin #thechase ".
"Peta -kay ?? #thechase?? Got to be a wind up surely ,who's on next Mikhael -mcintyre ?" joked another.
"25 mins into the show and I’m still absolutely cackling everytime I see or hear the name Peta Kay .... I just can’t," penned a third alongside laughing face emojis.
* The Chase airs weekdays on ITV at 5pm


thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Koeman's spat with Juventus bench as Ronaldo gets better of Messi

Ronald Koeman had a spat with the Juventus bench as Barcelona were thrashed 3-0 at the Nou Camp .
Los Cules were already through to the next round but it is another result that puts pressure on the Dutch manager .
Despite arriving in the summer , the ex-Netherlands boss has had an uneasy start to life as Barcelona 's coach .
They were humbled at the weekend by newly-promoted Cadiz to leave them ninth in La Liga .
Barca 's European form had been their redeeming light with five wins out of five until Tuesday night .
Cristiano Ronaldo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nou Camp since his move to Juventus in 2018 .
And he ended up being the main man , outshining Lionel Messi who was largely anonymous compared to his old rival .
The Portugal international scored twice from the spot with Weston McKennie also getting in on the act .
While there were fireworks on the pitch , there was some flames off of it too .
Barca boss Koeman became incensed with the Juve bench , who were demanding that Clement Lenglet be sent off .
According to Football Italia , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players - telling them to `` shut up '' .
The incident occurred after the Frenchman was found at fault by VAR to have committed handball in the box .
It allowed Ronaldo to net his second spot-kick but that was not enough for some members of Juve 's players .
Lenglet was already on a booking and there were question marks over whether a second yellow was forthcoming .
Juve 's players on the bench demanded he be sent off which Koeman took offence to .
As he fumed , Football Italia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's subs were laughing at the Barcelona manager .
Remarkably , Ronaldo 's brace took him to 14 goals at the Nou Camp - more than any other away ground .
It also took him past an astonishing 650 club goals in his career .
Additionally , the ex-Real Madrid star became the first player in Champions League history to convert twice from the spot at Barcelona 's stadium .

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Barcelona were thrashed 3-0 at the Nou Camp by Juventus with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two on his return to Spain as he outperformed his rival Lionel Messi in the Champions League
Ronald Koeman's spat with Juventus bench as Cristiano Ronaldo gets better of Lionel Messi
Ronald Koeman had a spat with the Juventus bench as Barcelona were thrashed 3-0 at the Nou Camp.
Los Cules were already through to the next round but it is another result that puts pressure on the Dutch manager.
Despite arriving in the summer, the ex-Netherlands boss has had an uneasy start to life as Barcelona's coach.
They were humbled at the weekend by newly-promoted Cadiz to leave them ninth in La Liga.
Barca's European form had been their redeeming light with five wins out of five until Tuesday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo was making his first appearance at the Nou Camp since his move to Juventus in 2018.
And he ended up being the main man, outshining Lionel Messi who was largely anonymous compared to his old rival.
The Portugal international scored twice from the spot with Weston McKennie also getting in on the act.
While there were fireworks on the pitch, there was some flames off of it too.
Barca boss Koeman became incensed with the Juve bench, who were demanding that Clement Lenglet be sent off.
According to Football Italia, the former Everton manager fumed at Juventus' players - telling them to "shut up".
The incident occurred after the Frenchman was found at fault by VAR to have committed handball in the box.
It allowed Ronaldo to net his second spot-kick but that was not enough for some members of Juve's players.
Lenglet was already on a booking and there were question marks over whether a second yellow was forthcoming.
Juve's players on the bench demanded he be sent off which Koeman took offence to.
As he fumed, Football Italia further report that the Serie A club's subs were laughing at the Barcelona manager.
Remarkably, Ronaldo's brace took him to 14 goals at the Nou Camp - more than any other away ground.
It also took him past an astonishing 650 club goals in his career.
Additionally, the ex-Real Madrid star became the first player in Champions League history to convert twice from the spot at Barcelona's stadium.


thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Chinese 'honey trap spy' had 'sex with mayors' and had ties to top politicians

A Chinese 'honey trap spy ' allegedly had sex with US mayors and even developed ties with national politicians , including members of congress , it is claimed .
The alleged spy was named as Fang Fang - or Christine Fang - in an expose published by Axios on Tuesday .
The year-long investigation claimed the 'intelligence operative ' had a romantic or sexual relationship with at least two mayors from the Midwest .
It is said at least two separate sexual encounters with elected officials were captured on FBI surveillance equipment , including one interaction involving a mayor .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ car and involved a mayor from Ohio , with Fang later reportedly saying she was drawn to the politician because she wanted to improve her English .
Fang allegedly also had links with congressman Eric Swalwell , reportedly helping to raise funds for the politician .
The Democrat 's office told The Sun : `` Rep. Swalwell , long ago , provided information about this person — whom he met more than eight years ago , and whom he hasn ’ t seen in nearly six years — to the FBI .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will not participate in your story . ''
There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on Swalwell 's part or that he had a sexual relationship with Fang .
There is no suggestion of wrongdoing or a sexual relationship with Fang .
Gabbard has been approached for comment by Mirror Online .
Fang reportedly enrolled at Cal State East Bay university in 2011 and was in her late 20s or early 30s .
It is believed she had regular contact with a suspected Chinese state security officer under diplomatic cover at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Despite this , US intelligence official are said to believe her main handlers were in China .
Fang fled the US in mid-2015 while under investigation the authorities .

Fang Fang - or Christine Fang - has been named as an alleged Chinese spy who was caught on FBI surveillance equipment having at least two sexual encounters with elected officials, it is claimed
Chinese 'honey trap spy' had 'sex with US mayors' and had ties to top politicians
A Chinese 'honey trap spy' allegedly had sex with US mayors and even developed ties with national politicians, including members of congress, it is claimed.
The alleged spy was named as Fang Fang - or Christine Fang - in an expose published by Axios on Tuesday.
The year-long investigation claimed the 'intelligence operative' had a romantic or sexual relationship with at least two mayors from the Midwest.
It is said at least two separate sexual encounters with elected officials were captured on FBI surveillance equipment, including one interaction involving a mayor.
This encounter allegedly took place in a car and involved a mayor from Ohio, with Fang later reportedly saying she was drawn to the politician because she wanted to improve her English.
Fang allegedly also had links with congressman Eric Swalwell, reportedly helping to raise funds for the politician.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The Democrat's office told The Sun : "Rep. Swalwell, long ago, provided information about this person — whom he met more than eight years ago, and whom he hasn’t seen in nearly six years — to the FBI. To protect information that might be classified, he will not participate in your story."
There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing on Swalwell's part or that he had a sexual relationship with Fang.
Fang also allegedly fundraised for congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.
There is no suggestion of wrongdoing or a sexual relationship with Fang.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Gabbard has been approached for comment by Mirror Online.
Fang reportedly enrolled at Cal State East Bay university in 2011 and was in her late 20s or early 30s.
It is believed she had regular contact with a suspected Chinese state security officer under diplomatic cover at the San Francisco consulate, Axios reports.
Despite this, US intelligence official are said to believe her main handlers were in China.
Fang fled the US in mid-2015 while under investigation the authorities.


thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes swipe at Mino Raiola over Paul Pogba comments

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to discuss Mino Raiola moving forward and did n't comment on whether he has spoken to Paul Pogba about his agent 's outspoken claims .
The Manchester United midfielder came off the bench to score , albeit in vain , in his side 's 3-2 loss at RB Leipzig .
But the lead up to their must win Champions League game was dominated by the future of their record signing .
Raiola came out and said that Pogba 's time at Old Trafford was `` over '' and claimed it was best that he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time the agent has spoken publicly in an effort to manufacture his client 's exit from Manchester .
Solskjaer did n't want to discuss the comments but did elude to a private conversation with Pogba .
`` What we speak about in the background is something else , '' he said .
`` I 'm not going to talk about Paul 's agent anymore . ''
The Norwegian , who will now have to start preparing his side for the Europa League , also refused to comment on whether the midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will still be there beyond the January transfer window .
`` You have to ask Paul if he is happy or not , I wo n't speak for him , '' he added .
`` He 's working hard in training and he just needs to focus on his performances .
`` Now is not the time to discuss transfer targets or ins and outs at the club . ''
United 's failure to progress into the latter stages of the Champions League could yet come back to haunt them as the Pogba @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were not good enough in Germany and bemoaned their shock defeat in Turkey last month .
`` Of course you ca n't say we were good enough , we were n't , '' admitted the United boss .
`` In a difficult group of course , the big defeat for us was the one away to Istanbul - that 's where we lost the points we should have had .
`` Today we were close but we knew we had to defend crosses and balls into the box and we just could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footballer you ca n't feel sorry for yourself .
You feel sorry for a few minutes tonight and then we focus on a massive game on Saturday . ''

Mino Raiola's Paul Pogba comments were the biggest talking point prior to Man Utd's crucial defeat at RB Leipzig and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit out at the controversial agent
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to discuss Mino Raiola moving forward and didn't comment on whether he has spoken to Paul Pogba about his agent's outspoken claims.
The Manchester United midfielder came off the bench to score, albeit in vain, in his side's 3-2 loss at RB Leipzig.
But the lead up to their must win Champions League game was dominated by the future of their record signing.
Raiola came out and said that Pogba's time at Old Trafford was "over" and claimed it was best that he was sold in January.
It is not the first time the agent has spoken publicly in an effort to manufacture his client's exit from Manchester.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Solskjaer didn't want to discuss the comments but did elude to a private conversation with Pogba.
"What we speak about in the background is something else," he said.
"I'm not going to talk about Paul's agent anymore."
The Norwegian, who will now have to start preparing his side for the Europa League, also refused to comment on whether the midfielder was content in Manchester or if he will still be there beyond the January transfer window.
"You have to ask Paul if he is happy or not, I won't speak for him," he added.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
"He's working hard in training and he just needs to focus on his performances.
"Now is not the time to discuss transfer targets or ins and outs at the club."
United's failure to progress into the latter stages of the Champions League could yet come back to haunt them as the Pogba saga draws on.
But Solskjaer conceded they were not good enough in Germany and bemoaned their shock defeat in Turkey last month.
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
"Of course you can't say we were good enough, we weren't," admitted the United boss.
"In a difficult group of course, the big defeat for us was the one away to Istanbul - that's where we lost the points we should have had.
"Today we were close but we knew we had to defend crosses and balls into the box and we just couldn't clear them.
"As a footballer you can't feel sorry for yourself. You feel sorry for a few minutes tonight and then we focus on a massive game on Saturday."


thedailymirror--2020-12-08--Vardy names two more WAGs in Rooney court battle amid chilling message claim

Rebekah Vardy has reportedly named another two WAGs in her ongoing legal battle with Coleen Rooney .
Danielle Lloyd and Dawn Ward are said to have been named in a new 59-page legal document , which claims they were two of more than 300 people privy to information on Coleen 's private Instagram account , although neither of them is accused of being the person behind the leaks .
Wayne Rooney 's wife and Jamie Vardy 's wife have been at loggerheads since last year when Coleen posted her now infamous statement .
She was dubbed Wagatha Christie when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her private Instagram account to find out who was leaking stories to the press .
She claimed she had blocked every account but Rebekah 's from seeing her posts before sharing a series of fake stories which went on to make it into the press .
Coleen explained what she had done and told her followers the leaks had come from Rebekah 's account .
Rebekah , who was heavily pregnant at the time , denied she was the person behind the leaks and has since sued Coleen for libel .
A judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was Rebekah herself and not someone with access to her account who gave the information to the press .
Now , another two WAGs have been added into the mix , reports The Sun .
Danielle , the ex-wife of footballer Jamie O'Hara , and Dawn , wife of retired footie star Ashley Ward , were identified in High Court papers submitted this week .
It 's said that Becky claims in the papers that both Danielle and Dawn were privy to information on Coleen 's private account , although she does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the person behind the leaks .
The papers also claim that Coleen issued a threat to Becky three days before posting her explosive statement .
It 's claimed Coleen messaged Becky from her private Instagram account , saying : `` If you play games with me , I will play them harder . ''
Rebekah denies being the source of the stories and also denies claims that she wrote The Sun 's Secret Wag column .
It 's said she also accuses Coleen of `` victim blaming '' and takes a swipe at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five weeks and a day and not the five months that Coleen suggested it had gone on for .
Rebekah , who is taking part in the next series of Dancing On Ice , claims that Coleen 's private Instagram was accessible to 367 other people at the time that the stories were leaked , including journalists , publicists and friends who had gossip columns .
Her lawyers do n't point blame at any other person , but instead ask why it was Becky who was accused over anyone else .
The lawyers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interested in the claimant and she is married to a famous footballer .
`` She does not need to generate interest by trading the defendant ’ s or others ’ private information . ''
Mirror Online has contacted Coleen and Rebekah 's representatives for comment .

Rebekah Vardy is dragging two more WAGs - Danielle Lloyd and Dawn Ward - into her ongoing legal battle with Coleen Rooney
Rebekah Vardy has named another two WAGs in her ongoing legal battle with Coleen Rooney.
Danielle Lloyd and Dawn Ward have been named in a new 59-page legal document seen by The Mirror, which claims they were two of more than 300 people privy to information on Coleen's private Instagram account, although neither of them is accused of being the person behind the leaks.
Wayne Rooney's wife and Jamie Vardy's wife have been at loggerheads since last year when Coleen posted her now infamous statement.
She was dubbed Wagatha Christie when she revealed she had laid a trap on her private Instagram account to find out who was leaking stories to the press.
She claimed she had blocked every account but Rebekah's from seeing her posts before sharing a series of fake stories which went on to make it into the press.
Image: PA) PA)
Coleen explained what she had done and told her followers the leaks had come from Rebekah's account.
Rebekah, who was heavily pregnant at the time, denied she was the person behind the leaks and has since sued Coleen for libel.
A judge has ruled that Coleen must now prove it was Rebekah herself and not someone with access to her account who gave the information to the press.
Now, another two WAGs have been added into the mix.
Danielle, the ex-wife of footballer Jamie O'Hara, and Dawn, wife of retired footie star Ashley Ward, were identified in High Court papers submitted this week.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
Becky claims in the papers that both Danielle and Dawn were privy to information on Coleen's private account, although she does not suggest that either of them was the person behind the leaks.
The papers also claim that Coleen issued a threat to Becky three days before posting her explosive statement.
It's claimed Coleen messaged Becky from her private Instagram account, saying: "If you play games with me, I will play them harder."
Image: Getty Images for Nickelodeon Sli) Getty Images for Nickelodeon Sli)
Rebekah denies being the source of the stories and also denies claims that she wrote The Sun's Secret Wag column.
She also accuses Coleen of "victim blaming" and takes a swipe at her investigation, saying it lasted just five weeks and a day and not the five months that Coleen suggested it had gone on for.
Rebekah, who is taking part in the next series of Dancing On Ice, claims that Coleen's private Instagram was accessible to 367 other people at the time that the stories were leaked, including journalists, publicists and friends who had gossip columns.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Her lawyers don't point blame at any other person, but instead ask why it was Becky who was accused over anyone else.
The lawyers claim: "The press are independently interested in the claimant and she is married to a famous footballer.
"She does not need to generate interest by trading the defendant’s or others’ private information."
Mirror Online has contacted Coleen and Rebekah's representatives for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-12-09--ADVERTORIAL: Electric energy expert explains what Britain's roads will look like in 2030

A climate change campaigner and green energy guru has shared his vision for the eco-friendly future of Britain 's roads .
Entrepreneur and founder of Ecotricity , Dale Vince , reckons we should electrify ALL types of transport in the next decade .
Discussing the topic in his new book Manifesto , Dale said : `` We need to electrify all forms of transport - not just cars but trucks , buses , trains , even ships and planes .
And it ’ s all possible .
`` Even wind powered ships are making a comeback .
Not just with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the type we see on modern windmills – both are being used to augment propulsion .
It ’ s a great piece of ‘ back to the future ’ , which can help clean up shipping so that our oceans as well as our cities are cleaner and greener . '
'' Dale - who founded the world 's first green energy company , Ecotricity , in 1996 - continued : `` As a kid I wondered how much petrol all the cars on the road held between them - where it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run out , because surely it had to run out – everything does right ?
But nobody was talking about this .
`` That was in the 1970s , before I knew of renewable energy – an energy source that actually won ’ t run out .
`` In the 2000s I was a petrol head and a treehugger , looking for a greener car - and built the Nemesis – Britain ’ s first electric supercar and still the land speed record holder .
`` Electric cars , powered by renewable energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply of fuel .
Seems perfect to me .
And all countries of the word have equal access to that – it ’ s not concentrated in certain geographies .
`` The next thing we did was to build a national network of electricity pumps - the Electric Highway - to enable these new types of car to drive the length and breadth of Britain – and kickstart the electric car revolution .
`` That was ten years ago , ten years from now you won ’ t be able to buy a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revolution will be complete . ''
• Buy entrepreneur Dale Vince ’ s book Manifesto from www.zerocarbonista.com where you also have the chance to win a Skydiamond - the world ’ s only sustainable diamond .

Genius who built Britain’s first electric supercar reveals what Britain's roads will look like in 2030
A climate change campaigner and green energy guru has shared his vision for the eco-friendly future of Britain's roads.
Entrepreneur and founder of Ecotricity, Dale Vince, reckons we should electrify ALL types of transport in the next decade.
Discussing the topic in his new book Manifesto, Dale said: "We need to electrify all forms of transport - not just cars but trucks, buses, trains, even ships and planes. And it’s all possible.
"Even wind powered ships are making a comeback. Not just with modern versions of sails, but blades of the type we see on modern windmills – both are being used to augment propulsion. It’s a great piece of ‘back to the future’, which can help clean up shipping so that our oceans as well as our cities are cleaner and greener.'"
Dale - who founded the world's first green energy company, Ecotricity, in 1996 - continued: "As a kid I wondered how much petrol all the cars on the road held between them - where it all came from and when it would run out, because surely it had to run out – everything does right? But nobody was talking about this.
"That was in the 1970s, before I knew of renewable energy – an energy source that actually won’t run out.
"In the 2000s I was a petrol head and a treehugger, looking for a greener car - and built the Nemesis – Britain’s first electric supercar and still the land speed record holder.
"Electric cars, powered by renewable energy, no exhaust fumes and an endless supply of fuel. Seems perfect to me. And all countries of the word have equal access to that – it’s not concentrated in certain geographies.
"The next thing we did was to build a national network of electricity pumps - the Electric Highway - to enable these new types of car to drive the length and breadth of Britain – and kickstart the electric car revolution.
"That was ten years ago, ten years from now you won’t be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car - the revolution will be complete."


thedailymirror--2020-12-09--Martin Lewis explains 5 ways to claim back thousands of pounds 'in five minutes'

Money expert Martin Lewis has revealed how households can save thousands of pounds in the run up to Christmas - starting with a tax rebate for those still working from home .
Lewis said families looking to boost their bank accounts in the coming weeks should take note , as he explained the loopholes and benefits households should claim before the end of the year .
Sharing his advice in this week 's MoneySavingExpert newsletter , he said : `` Christmas is nearing , purse strings are tightening , and people are busy .
Many are searching for extra cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five easy ways you could be due money back at speed .
There 's no need to pay anyone , most are just filling in online forms . ''
The consumer expert said it takes just five minutes - and the money could even arrive by Christmas .
If you 're working from home , you may be able to claim a tax boost in the form a rebate from HMRC or your employer .
This money can help with extra costs associated with home working such as heating , electricity and broadband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways to make a claim .
Employers can pay staff up to £6 a week tax-free to cover additional costs for working from home .
Alternatively , employees can claim the money from the tax man .
The money is payable to anyone who has worked from home since April 6 – even for just one day .
However it only applies if you were asked to work from home by your employer .
How much you 'll get depends on your tax bracket but , on average , it 's £60 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and make a claim at gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/working-at-home .
Millions of couples are unaware that they may be eligible for a £250 tax break thanks to the Marriage Allowance .
This little known tax break allows anyone with an income of £12,500 or less to transfer up to £1,250 of their Personal Allowance to their husband , wife or civil partner – if their income is higher .
This reduces their tax by up to £250 for the 2020 to 2021 tax year .
Claims can also be backdated four years to April 2015 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only be able to backdate it to 2016 .
If a claim is backdated , the couple could receive up to £1,150 back .
Customers in England , Wales and Northern Ireland can benefit from Marriage Allowance if all the following apply : • you do not pay income tax or your income is below your Personal Allowance ( usually £12,500 ) • your partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate between £12,501 and £50,000 .
For customers in Scotland , the same criteria applies , except your partner must pay Income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intermediate rates between £12,501 and £43,430 .
Couples can find out more information and apply for Marriage Allowance on Gov.uk here .
Between April 2013 and March 2017 in England and Wales , the fee for both health and finance Power of Attorneys was £110 .
However , it should have been in proportion to underlying costs which at the time had dropped .
Now , many people are due refunds - and Martin estimates that the average payout is £45 per application .
But bear in mind the deadline to file a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Find out how to claim a refund , here .
You are only supposed to start repaying your student loan from the April after completing your degree - and even then , it 's only supposed to be 9 % of your income over the £26,575 threshold .
However , hundreds of thousands of employees had it wrongly deducted from their pay packets early .
The good news is you can claim this money back relatively quickly - and the average payout is between £100 and £1,000 .
Find out more on how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Get the latest money advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email Millions of hospital workers , shop staff and hairdressers could be in line for a Christmas bonus in the form of an overdue tax rebate .
That 's because if you 've had to wear uniform this year ( even for just one day since April 6 ) - such as a branded shirt or overalls - you could be entitled to a tax refund on it .
It 's simple to claim and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can find out exactly how much you are owed by following the steps on this online tool .
Each claim takes around three weeks so you could get the cash by Christmas .
Healthcare workers , people in food and retail and those in the construction industry are among the top professions eligible .
Who can claim it ?
You might be able to claim tax relief if : • You use your own money for things that you must buy for your job • You only use these things for your work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your employer either gives you : • An alternative , for example your employer gives you a laptop but you want a different type or model .
What can I claim it on ?
• Repairing or replacing small tools needed to do their job ( for example , scissors or an electric drill ) • Cleaning , repairing or replacing specialist clothing ( for example , a branded uniform or safety boots )

MARTIN LEWIS EXPLAINS IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNTS
MARTIN LEWIS EXPLAINS IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNTS
The consumer expert has shared some advice for those looking to save a few pounds for Christmas - play your cards right and you could find yourself thousands of pounds better off
Martin Lewis explains 5 ways to claim back thousands of pounds 'in five minutes'
Money expert Martin Lewis has revealed how households can save thousands of pounds in the run up to Christmas - starting with a tax rebate for those still working from home.
Lewis said families looking to boost their bank accounts in the coming weeks should take note, as he explained the loopholes and benefits households should claim before the end of the year.
Sharing his advice in this week's MoneySavingExpert newsletter, he said: "Christmas is nearing, purse strings are tightening, and people are busy. Many are searching for extra cash.
"So I've put together five easy ways you could be due money back at speed. There's no need to pay anyone, most are just filling in online forms."
The consumer expert said it takes just five minutes - and the money could even arrive by Christmas.
Claim tax relief
Image: KentLive WS) KentLive WS)
If you're working from home, you may be able to claim a tax boost in the form a rebate from HMRC or your employer.
This money can help with extra costs associated with home working such as heating, electricity and broadband bills.
HMRC says there are two ways to make a claim.
Employers can pay staff up to £6 a week tax-free to cover additional costs for working from home.
Alternatively, employees can claim the money from the tax man.
The money is payable to anyone who has worked from home since April 6 – even for just one day.
However it only applies if you were asked to work from home by your employer.
How much you'll get depends on your tax bracket but, on average, it's £60 to £120.
People can find out more and make a claim at gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/working-at-home.
Marriage tax allowance
Millions of couples are unaware that they may be eligible for a £250 tax break thanks to the Marriage Allowance.
This little known tax break allows anyone with an income of £12,500 or less to transfer up to £1,250 of their Personal Allowance to their husband, wife or civil partner – if their income is higher.
This reduces their tax by up to £250 for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Claims can also be backdated four years to April 2015. After 5 April 2020, couples will only be able to backdate it to 2016.
If a claim is backdated, the couple could receive up to £1,150 back.
Customers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can benefit from Marriage Allowance if all the following apply:
you’re married or in a civil partnership
you do not pay income tax or your income is below your Personal Allowance (usually £12,500)
your partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate between £12,501 and £50,000.
For customers in Scotland, the same criteria applies, except your partner must pay Income Tax at the starter, basic or intermediate rates between £12,501 and £43,430.
Couples can find out more information and apply for Marriage Allowance on Gov.uk here.
Power of Attorney refunds
Between April 2013 and March 2017 in England and Wales, the fee for both health and finance Power of Attorneys was £110.
However, it should have been in proportion to underlying costs which at the time had dropped.
Now, many people are due refunds - and Martin estimates that the average payout is £45 per application.
But bear in mind the deadline to file a claim is February 1, 2021. Find out how to claim a refund, here.
Student loans
You are only supposed to start repaying your student loan from the April after completing your degree - and even then, it's only supposed to be 9% of your income over the £26,575 threshold.
However, hundreds of thousands of employees had it wrongly deducted from their pay packets early.
The good news is you can claim this money back relatively quickly - and the average payout is between £100 and £1,000. Find out more on how to get a refund, here.
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Millions of hospital workers, shop staff and hairdressers could be in line for a Christmas bonus in the form of an overdue tax rebate.
That's because if you've had to wear uniform this year (even for just one day since April 6) - such as a branded shirt or overalls - you could be entitled to a tax refund on it.
It's simple to claim and the average payout is around £60.
You can find out exactly how much you are owed by following the steps on this online tool. Each claim takes around three weeks so you could get the cash by Christmas.
Healthcare workers, people in food and retail and those in the construction industry are among the top professions eligible.
Who can claim it?
You might be able to claim tax relief if:
You use your own money for things that you must buy for your job
You only use these things for your work
You cannot claim tax relief if your employer either gives you:
All the money back
An alternative, for example your employer gives you a laptop but you want a different type or model.
What can I claim it on?


thedailymirror--2020-12-09--Stacey Solomon says she would 'never have the energy for a threesome'

Stacey Solomon has laughed off the idea of having a threesome with boyfriend Joe Swash - saying the busy parents can barely manage a twosome .
Laughing with delight at the cheeky question , Stacey addressed her sex life with her boyfriend of five years during an Instagram Q & A .
The Loose Women star revealed she was asked `` quite a few times '' by her followers if she would ever have a threesome .
`` Thought I 'd share these bangers because they cracked me up and were asked quite a few times ... '' Q .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Delighted , Stacey squealed : `` No thank you .
I struggle to find the energy for a twosome , a threesome seems so much hard work . ''
The busy couple have a one-year-old son together and are also raising Stacey 's two older sons and Joe 's older son in their blended family .
Elsewhere in the chat on her Instagram Stories , Stacey confided that she would love to get married to the father of her youngest son , Rex .
The mum-of-three joked she was a `` desperate loser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the question .
`` Without coming across as a desperate loser , I wish ! ''
the Loose Women star laughed .
`` No , five years in and not even an inkling of that happening . ''
Stacey , who wore a red jumper for her chat on Tuesday night , also told fans her gleaming white teeth were not natural .
`` Just got out the car and I feel this is the perfect question to answer in the pitch black , '' she told fans , before asking : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch black ? ''
Laughing she told them : `` These are definitely not natural ! ''
The mum-of-three then explained that her teeth `` lost their health through pregnancy '' and said she now had veneers and implants .
Another question tackled by the 31-year-old I 'm A Celeb winner was whether her agent `` forced '' her and fellow influencer Mrs Hinch to become friends .
Laughing , she said that was n't the case .
Stacey , who found fame when she came third on X Factor in 2009 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she was a new mum struggling in the public eye and just thought 'God , that must be so difficult . '
So , I grabbed a McDonalds and Rex and went round there .
`` We had a good cry , stuffed our faces and it 's the best thing I ever did .
I love our friendship so much . ''
And finally , Stacey showed off her leg hair , admitting she had given up shaving during the colder months .
'Sexy , ' she joked .

Laughing with delight at the cheeky question, Stacey addressed her sex life with her boyfriend of five years, Joe Swash, during an InstagramQ&A
Stacey Solomon says she would 'never have the energy for a threesome'
Stacey Solomon has laughed off the idea of having a threesome with boyfriend Joe Swash - saying the busy parents can barely manage a twosome.
Laughing with delight at the cheeky question, Stacey addressed her sex life with her boyfriend of five years during an Instagram Q&A.
The Loose Women star revealed she was asked "quite a few times" by her followers if she would ever have a threesome.
Image: staceysolomon/Instagram) staceysolomon/Instagram)
"Thought I'd share these bangers because they cracked me up and were asked quite a few times...
"Q. Would you have a threesome?"
Delighted, Stacey squealed: "No thank you. I struggle to find the energy for a twosome, a threesome seems so much hard work."
The busy couple have a one-year-old son together and are also raising Stacey's two older sons and Joe's older son in their blended family.
Elsewhere in the chat on her Instagram Stories, Stacey confided that she would love to get married to the father of her youngest son, Rex.
The mum-of-three joked she was a "desperate loser" for wanting the 38-year-old to pop the question.
"Without coming across as a desperate loser, I wish!" the Loose Women star laughed. "No, five years in and not even an inkling of that happening."
Stacey, who wore a red jumper for her chat on Tuesday night, also told fans her gleaming white teeth were not natural.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Just got out the car and I feel this is the perfect question to answer in the pitch black," she told fans, before asking: "Could you see real teeth in the pitch black?"
Laughing she told them: "These are definitely not natural!"
The mum-of-three then explained that her teeth "lost their health through pregnancy" and said she now had veneers and implants.
Image: staceysolomon/Instagram) staceysolomon/Instagram)
Another question tackled by the 31-year-old I'm A Celeb winner was whether her agent "forced" her and fellow influencer Mrs Hinch to become friends.
Laughing, she said that wasn't the case.
Stacey, who found fame when she came third on X Factor in 2009, explained: "All I knew was that she was a new mum struggling in the public eye and just thought 'God, that must be so difficult.' So, I grabbed a McDonalds and Rex and went round there.
"We had a good cry, stuffed our faces and it's the best thing I ever did. I love our friendship so much."
And finally, Stacey showed off her leg hair, admitting she had given up shaving during the colder months. 'Sexy,' she joked.


thedailymirror--2020-12-09--Mums praise simple hack that guarantees kids will eat all of their packed lunch

Mums are praising a simple hack that guarantees that kids will eat all of their packed lunches .
An Australian mum called Amelia revealed how she ensures that her children eat everything they take to school with them - and it 's so simple .
When her kids kept coming home with half-eaten sandwiches , she knew she had to make a change .
So , instead of packing their lunchboxes for them every day like she usually would , Amelia spent an afternoon preparing various fruits , vegetables and eggs , before separating them into containers so that her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eat for school the next day - and it worked a treat .
The woman shared a picture of her neatly organised fridge to Facebook where other parents praised her smart idea .
The snap showed shelves full of plastic containers which were filled with a variety of healthy snacks like cucumbers , celery , nectarines , salad leaves , strawberries , hard-boiled eggs , cauliflower and tomatoes .
She said : `` My kids picked their lunch for school .
`` They loved the whole experience , '' Daily Mail reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of her children had decided to eat that day - a nectarine , two eggs , a packet of snacks , cucumber and strawberries .
The simple system appeared to go down well as many parents were keen to try it for themselves .
While one woman said that she swears by the method , and uses it every morning , another wrote : `` It saves uneaten food and teaches them independence of packing their own meal . ''
And a third said : `` OMG I am so doing this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and easy to grab ! ''
Others asked how she manages to keep the prepped food fresh for an entire week , with some saying that adding a paper towel to the bottom of the container really helps .
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A mum took to Facebook to share the method she now swears by to ensure that her kids don't go hungry at lunch time - and fellow parents can't wait to try it for themselves
Mums praise simple hack that guarantees kids will eat all of their packed lunch
Mums are praising a simple hack that guarantees that kids will eat all of their packed lunches.
An Australian mum called Amelia revealed how she ensures that her children eat everything they take to school with them - and it's so simple.
When her kids kept coming home with half-eaten sandwiches, she knew she had to make a change.
So, instead of packing their lunchboxes for them every day like she usually would, Amelia spent an afternoon preparing various fruits, vegetables and eggs, before separating them into containers so that her children could pick what they wanted to eat for school the next day - and it worked a treat.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The woman shared a picture of her neatly organised fridge to Facebook where other parents praised her smart idea.
The snap showed shelves full of plastic containers which were filled with a variety of healthy snacks like cucumbers, celery, nectarines, salad leaves, strawberries, hard-boiled eggs, cauliflower and tomatoes.
She said: "My kids picked their lunch for school.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
"They loved the whole experience," Daily Mail reported.
She then shared another picture of what one of her children had decided to eat that day - a nectarine, two eggs, a packet of snacks, cucumber and strawberries.
The simple system appeared to go down well as many parents were keen to try it for themselves.
While one woman said that she swears by the method, and uses it every morning, another wrote: "It saves uneaten food and teaches them independence of packing their own meal."
And a third said: "OMG I am so doing this, super organised, it stays fresher and easy to grab!"
Others asked how she manages to keep the prepped food fresh for an entire week, with some saying that adding a paper towel to the bottom of the container really helps.
Would you try this trick? Let us know in the comments below.
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-12-09--Liverpool's interest in Mbappe 'real' with PSG star in favour of winning package

Liverpool are hoping that ‘ sporting guarantees ’ can convince Kylian Mbappe to take a wage-cut and join the Premier League champions .
The Paris Saint-Germain superstar is the player seen as most likely to take the title of the world ’ s best player , with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi seemingly in the twilight of their careers .
Mbappe , who helped inspire France to the World Cup in 2018 , already has 10 goals and seven assists in just 13 appearances this season .
Along with Liverpool , Real Madrid are believed to be seriously tracking the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buyo claiming he has already made the decision to move to Spain .
“ It looks like Liverpool are also interested , but I believe Mbappe has already made his decision [ to join Madrid ] , ” Buyo said in September .
“ Will it be next summer ?
We will see if he expects to end the contract , I do not know if he can handle the pressure or if he will accept any millionaire proposal that PSG will present to him.
” However , while the Reds would struggle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wage , French news outlet Le Parisien ( via GFFN ) claim he isn ’ t only looking at money and is also chasing sporting guarantees .
The Ligue 1 champions , like the rest of the French top-flight clubs are facing financial uncertainties , not only in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic , but also down to a row over TV rights .
Despite that , PSG remain confident of finalising a deal with sporting director Leonardo saying : “ We are speaking calmly .
We have made a step forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has openly praised Jurgen Klopp in recent months , but the Liverpool boss has suggested a deal will be very difficult to arrange .
Will Liverpool sign Kylian Mbappe in 2021 ?
Have your say here .
`` Buying this calibre of player is difficult .
I do n't see any club at the moment who can buy Kylian Mbappe from PSG , ” Klopp said during the summer window .
`` I do n't see any club , that is how it is .
And we are involved in the clubs that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as easy as that .
`` OK , from a sporting point of view , there are not a lot of reasons to not sign him .
What a player he is .
`` But it is about the money of course .
No chance .
Absolutely no chance .
Sorry for killing that story . ''
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The French champions are hoping to extend Mbappe's contract at the club, but there is believed to be serious interest from some of European football's biggest clubs
Liverpool's interest in Kylian Mbappe 'real' with PSG star in favour of winning package
Liverpool are hoping that ‘sporting guarantees’ can convince Kylian Mbappe to take a wage-cut and join the Premier League champions.
The Paris Saint-Germain superstar is the player seen as most likely to take the title of the world’s best player, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi seemingly in the twilight of their careers.
Mbappe, who helped inspire France to the World Cup in 2018, already has 10 goals and seven assists in just 13 appearances this season.
Along with Liverpool, Real Madrid are believed to be seriously tracking the 21-year-old, with Los Blancos legend Paco Buyo claiming he has already made the decision to move to Spain.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“It looks like Liverpool are also interested, but I believe Mbappe has already made his decision [to join Madrid],” Buyo said in September.
“Will it be next summer? We will see if he expects to end the contract, I do not know if he can handle the pressure or if he will accept any millionaire proposal that PSG will present to him.”
However, while the Reds would struggle to match Mbappe’s €1.9m-per month wage, French news outlet Le Parisien (via GFFN) claim he isn’t only looking at money and is also chasing sporting guarantees.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The Ligue 1 champions, like the rest of the French top-flight clubs are facing financial uncertainties, not only in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, but also down to a row over TV rights.
Despite that, PSG remain confident of finalising a deal with sporting director Leonardo saying: “We are speaking calmly. We have made a step forward in the last 10 days.”
Mbappe has openly praised Jurgen Klopp in recent months, but the Liverpool boss has suggested a deal will be very difficult to arrange.
Will Liverpool sign Kylian Mbappe in 2021? Have your say here.
Image: LFCTV) LFCTV)
"Buying this calibre of player is difficult. I don't see any club at the moment who can buy Kylian Mbappe from PSG,” Klopp said during the summer window.
"I don't see any club, that is how it is. And we are involved in the clubs that cannot do it. It is as easy as that.
"OK, from a sporting point of view, there are not a lot of reasons to not sign him. What a player he is.
"But it is about the money of course. No chance. Absolutely no chance. Sorry for killing that story."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-09--Schmeichel makes Solskjaer demand to Man Utd board after Champions League exit

Peter Schmeichel launched into a fierce defence of his former Manchester United teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his old club were knocked out of the Champions League .
United lost 3-2 to RB Leipzig in Germany to drop out of the competition and into the Europa League in the New Year , with a late rally unable to save them from a painful and costly exit .
Solskjaer 's side had seemingly been on the cusp of qualification for the knockout stages following three wins from their first four games in the group , but defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite growing calls for United 's failings to lead to some sort of consequences for Solskjaer , Schmeichel is adamant he should be kept on .
`` Do we have progress at the club ?
I think yes , '' Schmeichel told CBS Sports .
`` I think we ’ re trying to introduce a lot of young players and we know with young players they are inconsistent in their performances , so it ’ s not going to happen for them in every game .
`` I think there are still issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived and it ’ s going to take time to get all of them out of the club .
`` I ’ m sure Ole would do that if he could do that in one go , but that ’ s not the reality of football .
`` He also needs to get new players in that will fit into the team .
We saw Fernandes who came to the club about a year ago , he ’ s done fantastically well , and I think that ’ s progress signing a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen Greenwood , obviously Rashford has been there for a few years .
There are some young players , it ’ s worth waiting for this project to carry on a bit .
`` I never said we ’ d challenge for the championship or the Champions League this season .
I said any top-four position would be great and a good run in the Champions League , obviously that ’ s not happening now but we can turn our attention to the Europa League .
`` Let ’ s get a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these young players more experience and then see where it takes us next year .
`` But I see no point in changing the coach .
I want a little bit of consistency , I want the directors and owners of Manchester United to step up and say , ‘ listen , we believe in this project Ole is having and give him a little bit of peace and quiet ’ .
`` We only have to turn our attention to Liverpool .
The number of years they were trying with different coaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they reorganised themselves as a football club , as a business , everything changed .
`` They have given Jurgen Klopp a lot of time before last year happened and now there ’ s no doubt that is the best team in England at the moment .
`` Now every kind of development takes time .
If you ’ ve been at the top and now you ’ re suddenly not at the top you have to change .
You have to change with your playing staff , you have to change in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club , the way you communicate , you have to do something .
`` I ’ m absolutely sure the club are looking at ways to change their organisation .
It is a massive club with loads of employees so it ’ s not something you just do from one day to the next .
`` But when all that is said , football is all about football players .
And football players have to perform at the highest level and they have to be good enough to perform at the highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that there are certain areas of the Manchester United team that are not good enough to be at this highest level .
They are maybe just the next level down .
`` But I think the team is giving away far too many goals , far too many easy goals , and that ’ s something that needs to be addressed .
You turn to Liverpool , when Van Dijk and Alisson came in everything changed .
So you need to defend , that ’ s where everything begins .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the goals they ’ ve conceded in the last three rounds of the Champions League , that ’ s not good enough . ''
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The former United goalkeeper was unequivocal is his views after the Old Trafford side crashed out of the Champions League at the group stages
Peter Schmeichel launched into a fierce defence of his former Manchester United teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after his old club were knocked out of the Champions League.
United lost 3-2 to RB Leipzig in Germany to drop out of the competition and into the Europa League in the New Year, with a late rally unable to save them from a painful and costly exit.
Solskjaer's side had seemingly been on the cusp of qualification for the knockout stages following three wins from their first four games in the group, but defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and then Leipzig sealed their fate.
Yet despite growing calls for United's failings to lead to some sort of consequences for Solskjaer, Schmeichel is adamant he should be kept on.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
"Do we have progress at the club? I think yes," Schmeichel told CBS Sports.
"I think we’re trying to introduce a lot of young players and we know with young players they are inconsistent in their performances, so it’s not going to happen for them in every game.
"I think there are still issues with players who were there when Ole arrived and it’s going to take time to get all of them out of the club.
"I’m sure Ole would do that if he could do that in one go, but that’s not the reality of football.
"He also needs to get new players in that will fit into the team. We saw Fernandes who came to the club about a year ago, he’s done fantastically well, and I think that’s progress signing a player like that.
Image: Ibrahim Ot/REX/Shutterstock) Ibrahim Ot/REX/Shutterstock)
"We’ve seen Greenwood, obviously Rashford has been there for a few years. There are some young players, it’s worth waiting for this project to carry on a bit.
"I never said we’d challenge for the championship or the Champions League this season. I said any top-four position would be great and a good run in the Champions League, obviously that’s not happening now but we can turn our attention to the Europa League.
"Let’s get a good run in the Europa League and get these young players more experience and then see where it takes us next year.
"But I see no point in changing the coach. I want a little bit of consistency, I want the directors and owners of Manchester United to step up and say, ‘listen, we believe in this project Ole is having and give him a little bit of peace and quiet’.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"We only have to turn our attention to Liverpool. The number of years they were trying with different coaches to win it.
"And when they reorganised themselves as a football club, as a business, everything changed.
"They have given Jurgen Klopp a lot of time before last year happened and now there’s no doubt that is the best team in England at the moment.
"Now every kind of development takes time. If you’ve been at the top and now you’re suddenly not at the top you have to change. You have to change with your playing staff, you have to change in the way you’re organised in the club, the way you communicate, you have to do something.
"I’m absolutely sure the club are looking at ways to change their organisation. It is a massive club with loads of employees so it’s not something you just do from one day to the next.
Image: CBS Sports) CBS Sports)
"But when all that is said, football is all about football players. And football players have to perform at the highest level and they have to be good enough to perform at the highest level.
"And I have to say that there are certain areas of the Manchester United team that are not good enough to be at this highest level. They are maybe just the next level down.
"But I think the team is giving away far too many goals, far too many easy goals, and that’s something that needs to be addressed. You turn to Liverpool, when Van Dijk and Alisson came in everything changed. So you need to defend, that’s where everything begins.
"At the moment, just have a look at the goals they’ve conceded in the last three rounds of the Champions League, that’s not good enough."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-09--George Clooney stars in 'bleak but moving Netflix sci-fi' The Midnight Sky

George Clooney is back for a new starring role and a new directorial effort for Netflix .
Based on the novel Good Morning , Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton , The Midnight Sky follows solitary scientist Augustine Lofthouse ( Clooney ) who lives alone in the Arctic following a post-apocalyptic event that saw the area abandoned .
Augustine is waiting to make contact with a deep space mission returning from a potential new home for humanity to Earth , little knowing that the Earth is no home to come back to .
As astronaut Sully ( Felicity Jones ) and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , Augustine must soon go on a dangerous odyssey of his home across the Arctic to find a way to warn the crew - but he ’ s not alone .
Before the scientist makes his trip , he finds a silent young girl named Iris ( Caoilinn Springall ) hiding in his base and she too has been left behind by fleeing humans .
Will either party be able to find a way to survive ?
The film is certainly two strands of a survival thriller in different terrains but perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed more fully to one .
Clooney brings gravitas and pain to his world-weary Augustine and the scenes in the Arctic as he is pained by his past and goes about a daily struggle is well-conceived .
Even better is his double act with the adorable but quiet Springall , developing a genuinely sweet and moving parental relationship that proves to be the emotional heart of this film .
As events grow increasingly perilous on icy terrains , it is the relationship between these two characters that will provide the most audience investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majestic terrains and skilled sound design ensure a sense of achingly cold atmosphere , making the struggle all the more fraught .
Sadly , the space-set antics and characters do not feel as well-drawn , despite the strong work from Jones , David Oyelowo , and Kyle Chandler as the crew aching to get back to a world that no longer exists .
The visuals are also gorgeous and work well with Alexandre Desplat 's score .
Some of the moments in the space subplot work well but many feel underdeveloped and resultantly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predictable , especially as the mission grows increasingly disastrous .
The crux of the emotional meat to Clooney ’ s film lies on Earth with Augustine ’ s psychological journey and relationship with his young companion , making one wonder if the film would have been better off focused solely on this .
Yet the two plot threads do inevitably intersect for some revelations towards the end of the film and thankfully the climax does still land with a thoughtful , downbeat , but visually stunning wrap-up .
Ultimately , The Midnight Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and while somewhat predictable proves to be a visually rich sci-fi outing with a strong lead turn from Clooney - who offers one of his stronger directorial efforts here despite an uneven execution .
The Midnight Sky is a bleak but moving Netflix sci-fi drama that bites off more than it can chew but is still a mostly satisfying offering from star/director George Clooney .
The Midnight Sky is released on Netflix on December 23 , 2020 .
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Let us know in the comments below .

George Clooney directs and stars in this Netflix literary adaptation that follows a dying scientist seeking to communicate with astronauts returning to a devastated Earth
George Clooney is back for a new starring role and a new directorial effort for Netflix.
Based on the novel Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton, The Midnight Sky follows solitary scientist Augustine Lofthouse (Clooney) who lives alone in the Arctic following a post-apocalyptic event that saw the area abandoned.
Augustine is waiting to make contact with a deep space mission returning from a potential new home for humanity to Earth, little knowing that the Earth is no home to come back to.
As astronaut Sully (Felicity Jones) and her crewmen try to navigate a perilous journey home, Augustine must soon go on a dangerous odyssey of his home across the Arctic to find a way to warn the crew - but he’s not alone.
Image: NETFLIX) NETFLIX)
Before the scientist makes his trip, he finds a silent young girl named Iris (Caoilinn Springall) hiding in his base and she too has been left behind by fleeing humans.
Will either party be able to find a way to survive?
The film is certainly two strands of a survival thriller in different terrains but perhaps would have been more successful had it committed more fully to one.
Clooney brings gravitas and pain to his world-weary Augustine and the scenes in the Arctic as he is pained by his past and goes about a daily struggle is well-conceived.
Image: Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX) Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX) Image: NETFLIX) NETFLIX)
Even better is his double act with the adorable but quiet Springall, developing a genuinely sweet and moving parental relationship that proves to be the emotional heart of this film.
As events grow increasingly perilous on icy terrains, it is the relationship between these two characters that will provide the most audience investment.
The shots of the desolate but majestic terrains and skilled sound design ensure a sense of achingly cold atmosphere, making the struggle all the more fraught.
Image: NETFLIX) NETFLIX) Image: Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX) Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX)
Sadly, the space-set antics and characters do not feel as well-drawn, despite the strong work from Jones, David Oyelowo, and Kyle Chandler as the crew aching to get back to a world that no longer exists. The visuals are also gorgeous and work well with Alexandre Desplat's score.
Some of the moments in the space subplot work well but many feel underdeveloped and resultantly some of the beats feel shallow and predictable, especially as the mission grows increasingly disastrous.
The crux of the emotional meat to Clooney’s film lies on Earth with Augustine’s psychological journey and relationship with his young companion, making one wonder if the film would have been better off focused solely on this.
Image: Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX) Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX) Image: Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX) Philippe Antonello/NETFLIX)
Yet the two plot threads do inevitably intersect for some revelations towards the end of the film and thankfully the climax does still land with a thoughtful, downbeat, but visually stunning wrap-up.
Ultimately, The Midnight Sky is moving but certainly not uplifting viewing and while somewhat predictable proves to be a visually rich sci-fi outing with a strong lead turn from Clooney - who offers one of his stronger directorial efforts here despite an uneven execution.
Verdict
The Midnight Sky is a bleak but moving Netflix sci-fi drama that bites off more than it can chew but is still a mostly satisfying offering from star/director George Clooney.
The Midnight Sky is released on Netflix on December 23, 2020.
What is your favourite space film? Let us know in the comments below.