thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Jeremy Corbyn suspended from the Labour Party

Jeremy Corbyn was today suspended from the Labour Party after he claimed anti-Semitism was `` dramatically overstated for political reasons '' .
The bombshell move was announced against Keir Starmer 's predecessor hours after he accused `` opponents '' of exaggerating the problem .
In a landmark moment , it means the man who led the Labour Party for four and a half years until this spring has had the whip removed pending investigation .
It came as a watchdog report found Mr Corbyn 's office unlawfully interfered in anti-Semitism complaints - including one against the leader himself .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently , the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation .
`` He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.
” It comes after Keir Starmer said those who branded the problem exaggerated belonged nowhere near Labour .
Sir Keir told a press conference : `` If after all the pain all the grief and all the evidence in this report , there are still those who think there ’ s no problem with anti-Semitism in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all exaggerated or a factional attack , then frankly you are part of the problem too - and you should be nowhere near the Labour Party either . ''
It appeared Sir Keir had not seen Mr Corbyn 's comments when he spoke at a press conference .
Asked directly if he was saying Mr Corbyn did n't belong in Labour , Sir Keir said ” I ’ ll look carefully at what Jeremy Corbyn has said in full , '' but added : `` Those who deny there ’ s a problem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Corbyn today said `` I do not accept '' all the EHRC 's findings and said `` my team acted to speed up , not hinder the process . ''
Offering no apology in a defiant 270-word statement , he said `` of course '' there is anti-Semitism in the party but said : “ One antisemite is one too many , but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party , as well as by much of the media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back his comments in a media interview , saying the scale of the problem had been `` exaggerated '' .
Mr Corbyn told Sky News : `` The numbers have been exaggerated in my view .
The public perception in an opinion poll last year was that a third of all Labour party members were under suspicion of anti-Semitism .
`` The reality is it was 0.3 % of members has a case against them which had to be put through the process . ''
Asked if he was sorry he failed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe I did fail . ''
And asked if he would resign , he replied : `` Of course not '' .
He was suspended moments later .
This breaking news story is being updated .

The bombshell move will go down in history after Jeremy Corbyn - leader until just months ago - accused "opponents" of exaggerating anti-Semitism on the same day Labour was found to have breached equality law
Jeremy Corbyn was today suspended from the Labour Party after he claimed the scale of anti-Semitism was "dramatically overstated for political reasons".
The bombshell move was announced against Keir Starmer's predecessor hours after he accused "opponents and the media" of exaggerating anti-Jewish racism.
It came as a watchdog report found Mr Corbyn's office unlawfully interfered in anti-Semitism complaints - including one against the leader himself.
Sir Keir vowed to implement the EHRC recommendations in full and branded it a "day of shame" for Labour - but Mr Corbyn dismissed some of its findings and said the scale of the problem was "exaggerated".
In a landmark moment, it means the man who led the Labour Party for four and a half years until this spring has had the whip removed pending investigation. If the ex-leader is found to have broken party rules he could be disciplined or even expelled.
A Labour spokesman said: "In light of his comments made today and his failure to retract them subsequently, the Labour Party has suspended Jeremy Corbyn pending investigation.
"He has also had the whip removed from the Parliamentary Labour Party.”
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Mr Corby had initially said: “One antisemite is one too many, but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party, as well as by much of the media."
After his suspension, he attempted to clarify his remarks saying: "I will strongly contest the political intervention to suspend me. I’ve made absolutely clear that those who deny there has been an antisemitism problem in the Labour Party are wrong.
"It’s also undeniable that a false impression has been created of the number of members accused of antisemitism, as polling shows: that is what has been overstated, not the seriousness of the problem.
"I will continue to support a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of racism. And I urge all members to stay calm and focused - while this problem is resolved amicably, as I believe it will be - to defeat this awful government, which is further impoverishing the poorest in our society."
Former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, a key ally of the ex-leader, tweeted: "On the day we should all be moving forward & taking all steps to fight antisemitism, the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn is profoundly wrong. In interests of party unity let’s find a way of undoing & resolving this."
The decision to suspend Mr Corbyn was technically taken by general secretary David Evans and the decision to remove the whip was taken by Chief Whip Nick Brown. However, Keir Starmer is involved in decisions on the whip.
It comes after a damning official report ruled the Labour Party breached equality law in its “inadequate” handling of anti-Semitism cases.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) found Jeremy Corbyn ’s office unlawfully “politically interfered” with almost two dozen alleged cases - including of Ken Livingstone and the leader himself.
Keir Starmer apologised on the "day of shame" and vowed to act after the watchdog found “serious failings in leadership and an inadequate process” for dealing with complaints.
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But Mr Corbyn said "I do not accept" all the EHRC's findings and said "my team acted to speed up, not hinder the process."
Offering no apology in a defiant 270-word statement, he said "of course" there is anti-Semitism in the party but said: “One antisemite is one too many, but the scale of the problem was also dramatically overstated for political reasons by our opponents inside and outside the party, as well as by much of the media."
He later refused to take back his comments in a media interview, saying the scale of the problem had been "exaggerated".
Mr Corbyn told Sky News: "The numbers have been exaggerated in my view. The public perception in an opinion poll last year was that a third of all Labour party members were under suspicion of anti-Semitism.
"The reality is it was 0.3% of members has a case against them which had to be put through the process."
Asked if he was sorry he failed, he replied: "I don't believe I did fail." And asked if he would resign, he replied: "Of course not". And he insisted: "I'm not part of the problem". He was suspended moments later.
The suspension came after Keir Starmer said those who branded the problem exaggerated belonged nowhere near Labour.
Sir Keir told a press conference: "If after all the pain all the grief and all the evidence in this report, there are still those who think there’s no problem with anti-Semitism in the Labour Party, that it’s all exaggerated or a factional attack, then frankly you are part of the problem too - and you should be nowhere near the Labour Party either."
It appeared Sir Keir had not seen Mr Corbyn's comments when he spoke at a press conference.
Asked directly if he was saying Mr Corbyn didn't belong in Labour, Sir Keir said at the time ”I’ll look carefully at what Jeremy Corbyn has said in full," but added: "Those who deny there’s a problem are part of the problem."
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Today's report found unlawful political interference in anti-Semitism complaints “throughout the period of the investigation”. In a sample of 70 complaint files, investigators found "23 instances of political interference by LOTO (Leader of the Opposition) staff and others.”
That included a complaint against Jeremy Corbyn himself over an anti-Semitic mural he had commented on in 2012.
In March 2018 Mr Corbyn expressed “sincere regret” for objecting on Facebook, in 2012, to the removal of a mural which showed hook-nosed figures playing Monopoly on the backs of naked men.
The then-leader said he had not looked closely at the mural and therefore did not realise it was anti-Semitic.
Image: BBC) BBC)
In an email, his office's staff said the complaint should be dismissed because it "seems to fall well below the threshold required for investigation".
The report also found Labour committed “unlawful harassment" due to the actions of two "agents" - one of whom is former mayor of London Ken Livingstone.
The ex-mayor accused ‘the Israel lobby’ of a smear campaign to stigmatise critics of Israel as anti-Semitic, the EHRC said. The watchdog today found his comments were "anti-Semitic" and "had the effect of harassing Labour Party members" - and Labour was responsible for them because Mr Livingstone was a high-profile party figure.
His statements “had the effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for members, and prospective members, of the Labour Party, particularly those who were Jewish", the EHRC added.
His case appeared to be one of those interfered with by the leader’s office, the EHRC revealed. “There is evidence of LOTO staff being directly involved in the decision to investigate the second complaint of antisemitism made against Ken Livingstone,” the watchdog said.
Mr Livingstone, who has always denied his comments were anti-Semitic, did not comment to the EHRC.
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The second incident of "harassment" was by then-councillor Pam Bromley, who wrote online that anti-Semitism claims were "fake" and "now capitalism has got what it wanted".
The two cases were only "the tip of the iceberg", said Mr Henderson. There were many other cases, including 18 "borderline" cases, where conduct was anti-Semitic but the members did not hold a formal role so Labour could not be legally responsible.
Ken Livingstone told the Mirror: "I knew it was going to be a con because they made huge allegations against me but never invited me in for questioning.
"To make these severe allegations and never invite me in. I find it unbelievable."
He said no one had ever proven he was anti-Semitic, adding: "Just look at my record. I represented Stoke Newington on the GLC, which has the largest orthodox community in Europe, and we worked together on a lot of things."
Cllr Pam Bromley told the Mirror she was considering legal action against the EHRC.
In a separate statement to ITV, she said: "I have not read the report, nor do I intend to. My response, however is that I am not, have never been, nor ever will be, a racist of any description, neither do I subscribe to any anti-Semitic tropes. As a socialist I object to the wealth and power held by a tiny section of the population, at the expense of the many, whichever race and creed they belong to. This was the basis of my remarks, which have been taken out of context and twisted round to mean something they don't."
She said the report's aim was to "disempower" Jeremy Corbyn and branded it a "political circus".
The EHRC's interim chair Caroline Waters said there had been "inexcusable" failures which "appeared to be a result of a lack of willingness to tackle anti-Semitism rather than an inability to do so".
The EHRC said there was poor administration of complaints, with documents missing in 62 out of 70 cases, and the inbox for complaints was not monitored for periods of time.
Labour has 6 weeks to draft an action plan, agreed with the EHRC, which will be legally enforceable.
Sir Keir today praised the "comprehensive, rigorous and professional" report for uncovering unlawful acts, declaring: "The report’s conclusions are clear and stark. They leave no room for equivocation."
Vowing to implement all its recommendations in full, including an independent complaints process, Sir Keir added: "I found this report hard to read and it is a day of shame for the Labour Party.
"We have failed Jewish people, our members and the British public. And so on behalf of the Labour Party, I am truly sorry for all the pain and grief that has been caused."
Alasdair Henderson, Board member lead for the investigation at the EHRC, said Mr Corbyn's claim that his team acted to speed up the process was valid, but still undermined the process.
In the wake of the report, the Campaign Against Antisemitism said it had submitted new complaints against Jeremy Corbyn and 15 other MPs, including ex-shadow cabinet members Diane Abbott and Rebecca-Long Bailey.
It said the report had "utterly vindicated" British Jews who had been accused of lying to smear the party.
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Ex-Labour MP Luciana Berger, who quit the party last year over anti-Semitism, said: "The findings of the report today are damning, I don't think they could have been any worse than what we've heard and seen today."
The Jewish Labour Movement said suggesting complaints of antisemitism are "fakes or smears" was an act of antisemitism, and tackling this will be "the first test" of Keir Starmer's leadership.
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, who spoke out against Mr Corbyn before the election, said the report was a "historic nadir for the Labour Party".
Labour MP Harriet Harman said Mr Corbyn's suspension is "the right thing to do". "This is the right thing to do," Ms Harman tweeted. "If you say that AS exaggerated for factional reasons you minimise it & are, as Keir-Starmer says, part of the problem."
Former Labour MP Luciana Berger said Mr Corbyn "should have acknowledged the pain and the hurt and the scars" of Jewish Brits and suspending the whip was the "right decision".
Ms Berger was asked by Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 5 Live “Is Jeremy Corbyn anti-Semitic?”. She replied “I call a spade a spade… If someone themselves shares platforms with anti-Semites, they’re anti-Semitic”.
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Labour veteran and Jewish Labour Movement chair Margaret Hodge said Mr Corbyn had been in "persistent denial" for five years and "he gave Keir Starmer no option but to suspend him."
The human rights body launched its probe in May 2019 to look into the party's disciplinary processes and response to complaints.
It came after years of complaints over how allegations of anti-Semitism were dealt with under Mr Corbyn's leadership.
In February 2019 it emerged just 12 members had been expelled, at that point, out of 663 who had anti-Semitism complaints lodged against them.
Mr Corbyn’s allies blamed slow disciplinary measures under previous general secretary Iain McNicol and claimed his ally, Jennie Formby, improved them.
And his supporters repeatedly claimed complaints were being highlighted by people who were already enemies of Mr Corbyn to undermine his leadership.
But Jewish groups and campaigners said the ex-leader’s failings went beyond the way members were investigated.
Critics said some supporters of Mr Corbyn blurred the lines between legitimate criticism of Israel and anti-Semitic tropes of Jews’ power and wealth.
A rapid report by human rights lawyer Shami Chakrabarti in 2016 said there was an "occasionally toxic atmosphere" in the party but added: "The Labour Party is not overrun by antisemitism, Islamophobia or other forms of racism."
Yet that report was branded a “whitewash” as Baroness Chakrabarti was offered a peerage by Jeremy Corbyn just weeks later.
And pressure began building once more on the leadership - reaching a peak in summer 2018 with recriminations and a protest in Parliament Square.
Fresh anger erupted that summer when he refused to adopt the full International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.
While Labour adopted the definition itself, it stopped short of adopting four IHRA examples of anti-Semitism, including claiming Israel is a “racist endeavour”.
After a summer-long row, Labour U-turned and adopted the four examples - but with a caveat they they would not undermine free expression on Israel.
Some MPs including Luciana Berger quit the party and joined other groups, saying Mr Corbyn had not done enough to deal with the issue.
Veteran MP Margaret Hodge confronted Mr Corbyn in the Commons in July 2018 and accused him of being a “racist and an anti-Semite”.
Yet Labour responded by warning Dame Margaret she would face disciplinary action. The threat was later dropped after an outcry.
Meanwhile earlier this year Labour agreed to pay "substantial damages" to whistleblowers who contributed to a TV expose of its handling of anti-Semitism.
The party said it had made "defamatory and false allegations" that the ex-staffers who spoke to BBC Panorama were politically motivated.
Mr Corbyn said it was "disappointing" that the party under Sir Keir had settled the claim, adding that it was a "political decision, not a legal one".


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Ferguson's message to Van Nistelrooy after he swore at legendary Man Utd boss

Sir Alex Ferguson was n't one to shy away from confrontation .
But even the fiery Scot decided enough was enough when Ruud van Nistelrooy swore at him in the Manchester United dugout , during the 2006 Carling Cup final .
Ferguson had named the Dutchman on his bench in Cardiff with Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha starting up top for the Red Devils .
United won the match 4-0 and everyone involved with the club was obviously delighted .
But down on the touchline the atmosphere was n't one of initial celebration , as Van Nistelrooy vented his fury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Ferguson , who explained in his book , Van Nistelrooy even ended up swearing at the Scot , prompting United assistant Carlos Queiroz to wade in .
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Queiroz confronted Van Nistelrooy after the insult as things threatened to turn ugly .
Ferguson described the incident as `` fractious '' , adding it was ultimately `` the end '' for the former Holland international .
That summer Van Nistelrooy was sold to Real Madrid , where he spent four seasons with the La Liga giants before signing for Hamburg and finally Malaga .
Van Nistelrooy ignored the incident in the years following , but in 2010 made a phone call out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been thinking about it for a while and talking it through with my wife , '' Van Nistelrooy later explained .
`` Two or three times every year I would think to myself what a shame it was that it had ended like it did with Ferguson .
I wanted to do something about it .
`` My wife suggested I send Ferguson a text to see if he was willing to talk and when I sent him a message asking if I could ring him he replied to say : 'OK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time . '
`` I rang him and he answered and said : 'OK , fine , go ahead . '
I said I wanted to apologise for what had happened and he replied : 'Fine , I appreciate that , when we meet again it will be OK. ' That was great to know . ''
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Sir Alex Ferguson named Dutchman Ruud van Nistelrooy on his bench for the 2006 Carling Cup final - a decision the then Manchester United striker didn't agree with
Sir Alex Ferguson's message to Ruud van Nistelrooy after he swore at ex-Man Utd boss
Sir Alex Ferguson wasn't one to shy away from confrontation.
But even the fiery Scot decided enough was enough when Ruud van Nistelrooy swore at him in the Manchester United dugout, during the 2006 Carling Cup final.
Ferguson had named the Dutchman on his bench in Cardiff with Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha starting up top for the Red Devils.
United won the match 4-0 and everyone involved with the club was obviously delighted.
But down on the touchline the atmosphere wasn't one of initial celebration, as Van Nistelrooy vented his fury at not being brought on.
According to Ferguson, who explained in his book, Van Nistelrooy even ended up swearing at the Scot, prompting United assistant Carlos Queiroz to wade in.
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Queiroz confronted Van Nistelrooy after the insult as things threatened to turn ugly.
Ferguson described the incident as "fractious", adding it was ultimately "the end" for the former Holland international.
That summer Van Nistelrooy was sold to Real Madrid, where he spent four seasons with the La Liga giants before signing for Hamburg and finally Malaga.
Van Nistelrooy ignored the incident in the years following, but in 2010 made a phone call out of the blue to Ferguson.
"I had been thinking about it for a while and talking it through with my wife," Van Nistelrooy later explained.
"Two or three times every year I would think to myself what a shame it was that it had ended like it did with Ferguson. I wanted to do something about it.
Image: 2006 Manchester United) 2006 Manchester United)
"My wife suggested I send Ferguson a text to see if he was willing to talk and when I sent him a message asking if I could ring him he replied to say: 'OK, call me at this date and time.'
"I rang him and he answered and said: 'OK, fine, go ahead.' I said I wanted to apologise for what had happened and he replied: 'Fine, I appreciate that, when we meet again it will be OK.' That was great to know."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Barcelona plan to reunite Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi in 2021 outlined

Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has added to the uncertainty over Pep Guardiola ’ s long-term future by outlining his plan to take the Man City boss back to Camp Nou .
Guardiola , who spent four years as Barca boss , leading them to two Champions League titles , is out of contract at the Etihad next summer .
The Spaniard , 49 , is yet to commence any discussions with the club over an extension , but speaking in September admitted his desire to stay .
“ I would love to stay longer here , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love to be but I have to deserve .
“ This club achieved standards in the last decade but we have to maintain that and I have to deserve it .
“ I am going to see if I deserve it this season in terms of how the club goes forward and improves.
” The suggestion from the club is that , if Guardiola wants to remain , then City chiefs will be delighted for him to sign a new deal .
Despite Guardiola 's statement last month , it is very much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Font , the leading contender to replace Josep Maria Bartomeu following his resignation earlier this week - after months of criticism on Barcelona ’ s ailing finances and struggles on the pitch - believes that enticing Guardiola back to Catalunya is the ideal starting point as he bids to rebuild a club that has been allowed to stagnate on Bartomeu ’ s watch .
And he also feels it will ensure Lionel Messi - whose contract with the Spanish club expires next summer - stays put .
He told Sky Sports News : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of football has ever seen , which I believe we have had over the last decade , is a big challenge .
`` Particularly at a time when competition is intense and many clubs are owned by very powerful owners .
`` FC Barcelona also need a significant investment to rebuild the stadium and all in a world which has been hit with one of the worst crises ever .
`` It is clear we need a very solid plan to meet these challenges and this is what we have been doing over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is our intention to build a very strong and competitive project and we are very lucky at Barca that we inherited a style of play that Johan Cruyff instilled throughout the organisation .
`` And most of the best professionals who know about this style are also fans and love the club - like Pep Guardiola , Xavi , Iniesta , Puyol .
`` They are all legends that love Barcelona but do not work for Barca today - we need to bring them back to ensure we will have a very competitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs is to know he is part of a competitive project that aspires to win the next Champions League .
`` We have no doubt that if we basically have the honour to take the helm of FC Barcelona we will be able to achieve that.
” There are big questions over the respective roles that Xavi - currently coaching in Qatar - and Puyol - working as an agent - would potentially fill .
There are suggestions that Font 's ideal is for Guardiola to be head coach , with Xavi as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mentor , while Puyol takes a position as sporting director .
Font also hit out at Bartomeu ’ s claims over Barcelona ’ s intention to be part of a new European Super League .
He said : `` I was very surprised by that statement because I know the project is not a reality at this moment in time .
`` So joining a competition that does not exist is kind of weird to say the least .
`` If we have the honour to take the reigns of FC Barcelona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understanding what type of alternatives there are and what type of interesting projects there are in the world of football and then based on that , we will make decisions .
`` When I 've been asked about this in the past I have always said that making whatever top European competition better , which is currently the Champions League , is something we should aspire to do .
`` But at the same time having a strong national championship is good for the sport and footballing ecosystem . ''
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Pep Guardiola is into the final year of his contract at Manchester City, and with Josep Maria Bartomeu now out of the picture at Barcelona, Victor Font wants the Catalan to return and team up with Lionel Messi again
Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has added to the uncertainty over Pep Guardiola’s long-term future by outlining his plan to take the Man City boss back to Camp Nou.
Guardiola, who spent four years as Barca boss, leading them to two Champions League titles, is out of contract at the Etihad next summer.
The Spaniard, 49, is yet to commence any discussions with the club over an extension, but speaking in September admitted his desire to stay.
“I would love to stay longer here,” he said. “It is a place I love to be but I have to deserve.
“This club achieved standards in the last decade but we have to maintain that and I have to deserve it.
“I am going to see if I deserve it this season in terms of how the club goes forward and improves.”
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The suggestion from the club is that, if Guardiola wants to remain, then City chiefs will be delighted for him to sign a new deal.
Despite Guardiola's statement last month, it is very much in his own hands.
But now Font, the leading contender to replace Josep Maria Bartomeu following his resignation earlier this week - after months of criticism on Barcelona's ailing finances and struggles on the pitch - believes that enticing Guardiola back to Catalunya is the ideal starting point as he bids to rebuild a club that has been allowed to stagnate on Bartomeu’s watch.
And he also feels it will ensure Lionel Messi - whose contract with the Spanish club expires next summer - stays put.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He told Sky Sports News: "Replacing the best generation the world of football has ever seen, which I believe we have had over the last decade, is a big challenge.
"Particularly at a time when competition is intense and many clubs are owned by very powerful owners.
"FC Barcelona also need a significant investment to rebuild the stadium and all in a world which has been hit with one of the worst crises ever.
"It is clear we need a very solid plan to meet these challenges and this is what we have been doing over the last few years.
"It is our intention to build a very strong and competitive project and we are very lucky at Barca that we inherited a style of play that Johan Cruyff instilled throughout the organisation.
"And most of the best professionals who know about this style are also fans and love the club - like Pep Guardiola, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol.
"They are all legends that love Barcelona but do not work for Barca today - we need to bring them back to ensure we will have a very competitive project.
Image: ALESSANDRO DI MARCO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) ALESSANDRO DI MARCO/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
"The only thing Messi needs is to know he is part of a competitive project that aspires to win the next Champions League.
"We have no doubt that if we basically have the honour to take the helm of FC Barcelona we will be able to achieve that.”
There are big questions over the respective roles that Xavi - currently coaching in Qatar - and Puyol - working as an agent - would potentially fill.
There are suggestions that Font's ideal is for Guardiola to be head coach, with Xavi as his No.2, being groomed to succeed his mentor, while Puyol takes a position as sporting director.
Guardiola left Barca eight years ago, after 14 major honours in four years.
Font also hit out at Bartomeu’s claims over Barcelona’s intention to be part of a new European Super League.
He said: "I was very surprised by that statement because I know the project is not a reality at this moment in time.
"So joining a competition that does not exist is kind of weird to say the least.
"If we have the honour to take the reigns of FC Barcelona we would be very much interested in understanding what type of alternatives there are and what type of interesting projects there are in the world of football and then based on that, we will make decisions.
"When I've been asked about this in the past I have always said that making whatever top European competition better, which is currently the Champions League, is something we should aspire to do.
"But at the same time having a strong national championship is good for the sport and footballing ecosystem."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Smyths Toys launch massive half price sale ahead of Black Friday

With just a few weeks until Black Friday , Smyths Toys has kicked off a huge half price sale .
Shoppers can pick up discounts on popular toy brands like Lego , Barbie , Peppa Pig , as well as savings on gaming items and accessories .
The deals are available to browse online at smythstoys.com and in stores across the UK .
The deal was first shared on deals site Hotukdeals , with members noting most stock was ideal for older kids .
One shopper noted : `` Cater [ s ] to older children rather than babies but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added , `` It 's a bit of an odd sale , only 50 odd items in the sale but those items do have good savings .
Sadly nothing really for the younger kids . ''
The sale is on while stocks last , and here are some of the highlights from what 's still on offer below .
Barbie Beach Fun Playset with Dolls Pool and Car - £39.99 ( was £79.99 ) The mid-season savings come four weeks ahead of Black Friday - now considered the biggest sales event of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start their Christmas shopping .
This year Black Friday falls on 27 November and if you 're wanting to plan ahead check out our guide to what Smyths Toys Black Friday deals to look out for .
More retailers are extending their deals for longer to accommodate social distancing restrictions caused by the pandemic , with Amazon already rolling out early deals .
Gary Grant , chairman of the DreamToys selection committee recently spoke about the restrictions many major retailers are facing in the run up to Black Friday and Christmas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic people but there will be some unhappy children at Christmas if parents aren ’ t organised .
Buying toys is very different this year .
“ Due to Covid restrictions across the country , retailers will simply not be able to serve as many people in store due to social distancing .
“ In addition , couriers are already overloaded and will struggle to meet the demand to get presents to people before Christmas .
“ Added to this is the limited availability of stock compared to previous years ; our advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out.
” For all the latest Black Friday updates read our guide .

Start your Christmas shopping even earlier with big savings on toys from Barbie, Lego and more in the Smyths Toys sale
With just a few weeks until Black Friday, Smyths Toys has kicked off a huge half price sale.
Shoppers can pick up discounts on popular toy brands like Lego, Barbie, Peppa Pig, as well as savings on gaming items and accessories.
The deals are available to browse online at smythstoys.com and in stores across the UK.
The deal was first shared on deals site Hotukdeals, with members noting most stock was ideal for older kids.
One shopper noted: "Cater[s] to older children rather than babies but still a good deal".
Another added, "It's a bit of an odd sale, only 50 odd items in the sale but those items do have good savings. Sadly nothing really for the younger kids."
The sale is on while stocks last, and here are some of the highlights from what's still on offer below.
Best Smyths Toys sale deals
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The mid-season savings come four weeks ahead of Black Friday - now considered the biggest sales event of the year - giving shoppers even more time to start their Christmas shopping.
This year Black Friday falls on 27 November and if you're wanting to plan ahead check out our guide to what Smyths Toys Black Friday deals to look out for.
More retailers are extending their deals for longer to accommodate social distancing restrictions caused by the pandemic, with Amazon already rolling out early deals.
Gary Grant, chairman of the DreamToys selection committee recently spoke about the restrictions many major retailers are facing in the run up to Black Friday and Christmas.
He said “This is not to panic people but there will be some unhappy children at Christmas if parents aren’t organised. Buying toys is very different this year.
“Due to Covid restrictions across the country, retailers will simply not be able to serve as many people in store due to social distancing.
“In addition, couriers are already overloaded and will struggle to meet the demand to get presents to people before Christmas.
“Added to this is the limited availability of stock compared to previous years; our advice is to shop early to avoid missing out.”
For all the latest Black Friday updates read our guide.


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Chrissy Teigen's heartbreaking gesture for baby son in devastating final moments

Chrissy Teigen this week returned to social media following the loss of her baby son Jack with a powerful essay about her ordeal .
The model and TV star bravely documented her harrowing experience with a series of images earlier this month in the hope of helping others who have been through the same thing .
And after privately grieving her son with husband John Legend , Chrissy , 34 , has opened up about the traumatic events that led to his tragically premature birth .
The mother-of-two - who had IVF for her other pregnancies but this time conceived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed rest for weeks due to constant bleeding .
Doctors found Chrissy had suffered a partial placenta abruption - where the placenta separates from the uterus - and were trying to get her to 28 weeks when a baby has more chance of surviving outside the body .
But as the bleeding intensified and 'bags and bags ' of blood transfusions failed to work , Chrissy was admitted to hospital and given the news she desperately did n't want to hear .
`` He just would n't survive this and if it went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either , '' she wrote , recalling how late one night , her doctor told her it was time to say goodbye .
But Chrissy - who was just 20 weeks pregnant by that point - begged for more time , insisting she wanted to wait until she 'absolutely knew it was time ' .
That very night , the realisation came when she went to the toilet and saw the 'sheer amount of blood and clots ' .
As Chrissy was wheeled through the delivery ward , she and John heartbreakingly heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newborns .
The epidural was administered , and what followed , Chrissy will 'never forget ' .
`` I had always laughed about how much I loved epidurals ... not so much this one .
I laid there for hours waiting to be told it was time to push , '' she said .
`` I obviously never had to dilate much , he was still a tiny little guy .
`` I had been lying on my side , switching sides every hour or so , whenever the nurse told me to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side , looking opposite of John , when I was told to make my switch .
I opened my legs and turned to face John and just like that , he was on his way out .
`` The doctors yelled for a bit and ...
I do n't know what to say , even now .
He was out . ''
As the panic subsided , Chrissy reached for her son , held him and said her 'private goodbyes ' as her mum sobbed and recited Thai prayers .
Of their precious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she continued : `` I asked the nurses to show me his hands and feet and I kissed them over and over and over again .
`` I have no idea when I stopped .
It could have been 10 minutes or an hour . ''
The couple - who are also parents to daughter Luna , four , and son Miles , two - are now planning to scatter their son 's ashes beneath a tree in the garden of the new house they bought in anticipation of his arrival .

WARNING: CONTAINS DETAILS SOME MAY FIND DISTRESSING Chrissy Teigen made sure her late son was smothered with love when he arrived prematurely at 20 weeks
Chrissy Teigen this week returned to social media following the loss of her baby son Jack with a powerful essay about her ordeal.
The model and TV star bravely documented her harrowing experience with a series of images earlier this month in the hope of helping others who have been through the same thing.
And after privately grieving her son with husband John Legend, Chrissy, 34, has opened up about the traumatic events that led to his tragically premature birth.
The mother-of-two - who had IVF for her other pregnancies but this time conceived naturally during lockdown - had been on bed rest for weeks due to constant bleeding.
Image: Chrissy Teigen/Instagram) Chrissy Teigen/Instagram)
Doctors found Chrissy had suffered a partial placenta abruption - where the placenta separates from the uterus - and were trying to get her to 28 weeks when a baby has more chance of surviving outside the body.
But as the bleeding intensified and 'bags and bags' of blood transfusions failed to work, Chrissy was admitted to hospital and given the news she desperately didn't want to hear.
"He just wouldn't survive this and if it went on any longer, I might not either," she wrote, recalling how late one night, her doctor told her it was time to say goodbye.
But Chrissy - who was just 20 weeks pregnant by that point - begged for more time, insisting she wanted to wait until she 'absolutely knew it was time'.
Image: CHRISSY TEIGEN via REUTERS) CHRISSY TEIGEN via REUTERS)
That very night, the realisation came when she went to the toilet and saw the 'sheer amount of blood and clots'.
As Chrissy was wheeled through the delivery ward, she and John heartbreakingly heard others cheering the arrival of their own newborns.
The epidural was administered, and what followed, Chrissy will 'never forget'.
"I had always laughed about how much I loved epidurals... not so much this one. I laid there for hours waiting to be told it was time to push," she said.
"I obviously never had to dilate much, he was still a tiny little guy.
Image: Chrissy Teigen/Instagram) Chrissy Teigen/Instagram)
"I had been lying on my side, switching sides every hour or so, whenever the nurse told me to. I remember lying on my right side, looking opposite of John, when I was told to make my switch. I opened my legs and turned to face John and just like that, he was on his way out.
"The doctors yelled for a bit and... I don't know what to say, even now. He was out."
As the panic subsided, Chrissy reached for her son, held him and said her 'private goodbyes' as her mum sobbed and recited Thai prayers.
Of their precious moments together as mother and son, she continued: "I asked the nurses to show me his hands and feet and I kissed them over and over and over again.
"I have no idea when I stopped. It could have been 10 minutes or an hour."
The couple - who are also parents to daughter Luna, four, and son Miles, two - are now planning to scatter their son's ashes beneath a tree in the garden of the new house they bought in anticipation of his arrival.


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Vinndication tests Gold Cup credentials in Charlie Hall Chase

Kim Bailey will test Vinndication 's Cheltenham Gold Cup credentials in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday .
The Gloucestershire trainer hopes all roads will lead to the festival feature for the seven-year-old , who has started every season with a win .
Up against Britain 's highest-rated chaser Cyrname , the classy Sam Spinner and last year 's hero Ballyoptic , Bailey admits it will not be easy to keep his chaser 's perfect record intact at the weekend .
But he believes now is the right time to see if Vinndication has what it takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gold Cup since 1995 , the year he saddled the winner Master Oats .
`` His work has been very good this season , he 's a stronger horse now than he has been before so I 'm delighted , '' he said .
`` I go there with the confidence I know the horse is in the best form he has been in so it 's really a question now whether he 's good enough . ''
Vinndication had the alternative option of the Grade 3 Sodexo Gold Cup at Ascot , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Cyrname , but they head north to compete at the higher level .
Both are yet to win at a left-handed track , but the younger of the two horses has finished fourth ( 2020 Ultima Handicap Chase ) and fifth ( 2019 JLT Novices ' Chase ) at Cheltenham .
`` He ( Vinndication ) had a very disappointing preparation ( last year ) if you want to put it that way , '' Bailey added .
`` We were due to take him to Newbury two weeks before the Cheltenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled that because of the amount of rain they had .
`` It might have made a difference to three or four lengths and if that was the case then he would have had his head in front rather than finishing fourth .
`` He ran a very good race , I was absolutely thrilled with him .
`` And there has been a big thing about him , certainly in the same direction of Cyrname , that he is yet to win left-handed , but he has run very well at Cheltenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by that . ''
Brian Ellison ’ s 2018 winner Definitly Red is also in Saturday 's field of ten , with Aye Right , Mister Whitaker and Saint Xavier .
Rain is expected before the start of the 3m feature , at a meeting where bookmakers bet365 are sponsoring 13 of the 14 races over the two days .
`` The forecasters are suggesting between 7 and 10mm today if we get that much , but by the end of this afternoon it will be dry , '' said clerk of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with this rain it will be more like the slow side of good to soft . ''

FERGAL O'BRIEN ON HIS HOPES FOR THE NEW SEASON
FERGAL O'BRIEN ON HIS HOPES FOR THE NEW SEASON
Kim Bailey's runner will face Britain's highest-rated chaser Cyrname in Saturday's race and eight others, including Sam Spinner and 2019 winner Ballyoptic
Kim Bailey will test Vinndication's Cheltenham Gold Cup credentials in the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby on Saturday.
The Gloucestershire trainer hopes all roads will lead to the festival feature for the seven-year-old, who has started every season with a win.
Up against Britain's highest-rated chaser Cyrname, the classy Sam Spinner and last year's hero Ballyoptic, Bailey admits it will not be easy to keep his chaser's perfect record intact at the weekend.
But he believes now is the right time to see if Vinndication has what it takes to become his first runner in the Gold Cup since 1995, the year he saddled the winner Master Oats.
"His work has been very good this season, he's a stronger horse now than he has been before so I'm delighted," he said in a Zoom call hosted by Great British Racing.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"I go there with the confidence I know the horse is in the best form he has been in so it's really a question now whether he's good enough."
Vinndication had the alternative option of the Grade 3 Sodexo Gold Cup at Ascot, a race Paul Nicholls was also considering for Cyrname, but they head north to compete at the higher level.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Both are yet to win at a left-handed track, however Vinndication has finished fourth (2020 Ultima Handicap Chase) and fifth (2019 JLT Novices' Chase) at Cheltenham.
"He had a very disappointing preparation (last year) if you want to put it that way," Bailey added.
"We were due to take him to Newbury two weeks before the Cheltenham Festival for a racecourse gallop and they cancelled that because of the amount of rain they had.
"It might have made a difference to three or four lengths and if that was the case then he would have had his head in front rather than finishing fourth.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"He ran a very good race, I was absolutely thrilled with him.
"And there has been a big thing about him, certainly in the same direction of Cyrname, that he is yet to win left-handed, but he has run very well at Cheltenham twice so I'm not particularly worried by that."
Brian Ellison’s 2018 winner Definitly Red is also in Saturday's field of ten, with Aye Right, Mister Whitaker and Saint Xavier.
Keeper Hill and La Bague Au Roi represent trainer Warren Greatrex.
Rain is expected before the start of the 3m feature, at a meeting where bookmakers bet365 are sponsoring 14 of the 15 races over the two days.
"The forecasters are suggesting between 7 and 10mm today if we get that much, but by the end of this afternoon it will be dry," said clerk of the course Jonjo Sanderson.
"I think with this rain it will be more like the slow side of good to soft."


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Alison King's 'immense guilt' for giving birth on day Kym Marsh lost son

Alison King told devastated Kym Marsh she felt `` immense guilt '' about giving birth on the same day she lost her son .
It 's 11 years since Coronation Street beauty Kym grieved the loss of her baby Archie in February 2009 .
He tragically died moments after he had been born , 21 weeks and five days too early .
The 44-year-old actress revealed her close friend Alison 's incredible torment about giving birth to her healthy daughter Daisy on the very same day .
Kym says her co-star could n't properly enjoy the moment because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through .
`` My friend Alison King , a really good friend , of mine gave birth to her daughter on the very same day that I lost my son – literally hours apart , '' she said on her new BBC show Morning Live .
`` And the immense guilt that she felt at the fact that she ’ d delivered her baby so safely and I ’ d lost my son , was such a hard time for both of us . ''
Kym has two grown up children David , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who she shares with former partner Dave Cunliffe .
The star also raises her nine-year-old daughter Polly with former hubby Jamie .
But Kym added : `` We bonded through that even more and , now we share the birthday pictures .
`` I ’ ll light a candle for Archie , and I ’ ll send her a picture , and she ’ ll send me a picture of Daisy . ''
Looking back , the actress admitted initially she did n't want to talk about her heartache because then `` it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I lost my son , Archie , 11 years ago now and I lost him quite late in my pregnancy , '' she added .
`` I personally did n't want to talk about it initially , because I felt that if I talked about it , it would be real .
`` Some people did n't want to come to his funeral because they felt - they just could n't cope with such a small baby 's funeral .
`` They felt really difficult , it was a difficult thing for them @ @

KYM MARSH SAYS PEOPLE DIDN'T COME TO SON'S FUNERAL BECAUSE THEY 'COULDN'T COPE'
KYM MARSH SAYS PEOPLE DIDN'T COME TO SON'S FUNERAL BECAUSE THEY 'COULDN'T COPE'
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In 2009, Coronation Street star Kym Marsh and then-husband Jamie Lomas lost son Archie when he died moments after he was born - nearly 22 weeks too early
Alison King told devastated Kym Marsh she felt "immense guilt" about giving birth on the same day she lost her son.
It's 11 years since Coronation Street beauty Kym grieved the loss of her baby Archie in February 2009.
He tragically died moments after he had been born, 21 weeks and five days too early.
The 44-year-old actress revealed her close friend Alison's incredible torment about giving birth to her healthy daughter Daisy on the very same day.
Kym says her co-star couldn't properly enjoy the moment because of the suffering she knew her pal was going through.
"My friend Alison King, a really good friend, of mine gave birth to her daughter on the very same day that I lost my son – literally hours apart," she said on her new BBC show Morning Live.
"And the immense guilt that she felt at the fact that she’d delivered her baby so safely and I’d lost my son, was such a hard time for both of us."
Kym has two grown up children David, 25, and Emily, 23, who she shares with former partner Dave Cunliffe.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
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The star also raises her nine-year-old daughter Polly with former hubby Jamie.
But Kym added: "We bonded through that even more and, now we share the birthday pictures.
"I’ll light a candle for Archie, and I’ll send her a picture, and she’ll send me a picture of Daisy."
Looking back, the actress admitted initially she didn't want to talk about her heartache because then "it would be real".
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"When I lost my son, Archie, 11 years ago now and I lost him quite late in my pregnancy," she added.
"I personally didn't want to talk about it initially, because I felt that if I talked about it, it would be real.
"Some people didn't want to come to his funeral because they felt - they just couldn't cope with such a small baby's funeral.
"They felt really difficult, it was a difficult thing for them."


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Jacqueline Jossa transforms into zombie Marie Antoinette for Halloween

It 's her 28th birthday and the TV personality looked royally good in her costume ahead of her appearance on Celeb Juice .
Jac looked worlds away from her usual self as she channelled Marie Antoinette .
I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here 's 2019 winner pulled off her regal look with a elaborate wig , make-up and lavish costume .
Her wig was white mass of curls piled on top of her head and cascading down her neck in Marie 's characteristic style .
Roses were pinned into her sea of curls which added touches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In the mood for the Halloween special , she wore a blood splatter-style necklace as well as her layers of beads around her neck .
Delicate gloves and huge rubies complemented her glamorous dress which featured floral embroidery .
She wrote : `` IT 'S MY BIRTHDAY !
!
!
I ’ m also on celeb juice tonight !
!
!
Terrified !
Behind the scenes , Jac put a modern spin on her costume when she winked to the camera and posed with her apple soda .
The mother-of-two was surprised with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mia and Ella as well as her husband Dan Osborne .
They piled her presents high in front of her huge sign which read : 'Happy birthday mummy xxx ' .
Orange balloons were blown up and dangling below the ceiling for the special occasion at home amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Celeb Juice 's Halloween special will air Thursday on ITV2 at 10pm .

Jacqueline Jossa was the spitting image of Marie Antoinette when she dressed in a wig and elaborate dress to film Celeb Juice's Halloween special on her 28th birthday
Jacqueline Jossa transformed into Marie Antoinette's spitting image.
It's her 28th birthday and the TV personality looked royally good in her costume ahead of her appearance on Celeb Juice.
Jac looked worlds away from her usual self as she channelled Marie Antoinette.
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here's 2019 winner pulled off her regal look with a elaborate wig, make-up and lavish costume.
Her wig was white mass of curls piled on top of her head and cascading down her neck in Marie's characteristic style.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Roses were pinned into her sea of curls which added touches of sophistication to her royal look.
In the mood for the Halloween special, she wore a blood splatter-style necklace as well as her layers of beads around her neck.
Delicate gloves and huge rubies complemented her glamorous dress which featured floral embroidery.
Image: jacjossa/Instagram) jacjossa/Instagram)
She wrote: "IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!! I’m also on celeb juice tonight!!! Terrified!
"Love you loads!! Xxxxxx."
Behind the scenes, Jac put a modern spin on her costume when she winked to the camera and posed with her apple soda.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The mother-of-two was surprised with a cute birthday celebration with her daughters Mia and Ella as well as her husband Dan Osborne.
They piled her presents high in front of her huge sign which read: 'Happy birthday mummy xxx'.
Orange balloons were blown up and dangling below the ceiling for the special occasion at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Celeb Juice's Halloween special will air Thursday on ITV2 at 10pm.


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Khloe Kardashian's agony as she's torn from daughter True in COVID battle

Khloe Kardashian has opened up about the trauma she faced at being torn apart from daughter True when she was forced to self-isolate following her coronavirus diagnosis .
The reality star , 36 , was tested for the deadly virus after suffering with symptoms including headaches , hot and cold flashes and a burning cough .
Before viewers of Keeping Up With the Kardashians get to watch Khloe 's health scare unfold in the next episode , the star spoke to Ellen DeGeneres about the experience on her daytime talk show .
Recounting the 'scary ' ordeal , Khloe said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not being able to see the daughter she shares with Tristan Thompson for more than two weeks while she fought off the virus alone .
Preempting some criticism from her haters , Khloe snapped : `` I do n't care about how beautiful of a place you have ... being taken away from your child – because I could n't be around my daughter – was the most heart-wrenching thing . ''
Detailing the experience , Khloe continued ; `` At the very beginning , I tested positive and it was so incredibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still scary , but especially then , when the whole world was shutting down , and we did n't have really any information , or the information we had just changed every single day . ''
Ellen , 62 , then asked Khloe if she 'd been 'really sick ' or was asymptomatic .
Khloe said she 'felt really quickly on ' that she 'was getting sick with something ' and was shocked to be struck by illness when she 'd been so careful during the pandemic .
`` I remember I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wore gloves , just because speculation all about COVID , but nobody really knew , and we were all like , 'There 's no way I could have COVID , ' she said .
However , after she managed to get tested , Khloe was given the news she had been fearing .
She was then forced to quarantine alone in her room for 16 days as she recovered .
Khloe captured her days in isolation on the camera on her phone , with the footage to be broadcast in next week 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trailer for the episode has already been released showing Khloe 's anxious family come to terms with her diagnosis .
Khloe was struck down not long after attending her friend Malika Haqq 's babymoon in Palm Springs , California .
In the trailer , sister Kim tells the cameras that the whole family was nervously waiting to hear if Khloe had the potentially fatal virus after began experiencing some worrying symptoms .
The usually fit and healthy Khloe was suffering with vomiting , shaking and having hot and cold flashes .
She also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was struggling to speak .
`` I mean , my gut tells me she does , just because she 's so sick , '' said Kim , whose husband Kanye was also struck by COVID-19 earlier this year .
`` That really scares me for her , 'cause I can tell that she 's now getting scared and that she 's really nervous about it , '' added Kim .
Momager Kris Jenner then told how an anxious Khloe had phoned every doctor in town trying to get a test .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then revealed she was confirmed to have the virus .
`` Just found out that I do have corona , '' the mum told the camera .
`` I have been in my room .
It 's gon na be fine , but it was really bad for a couple days . ''

The mum, 36, was left heartbroken when she was forced to shut herself away from family, including her two-year-old True, for more than two weeks after being diagnosed with the virus
Khloe Kardashian has opened up about the trauma she faced at being torn apart from daughter True when she was forced to self-isolate following her coronavirus diagnosis.
The reality star, 36, was tested for the deadly virus after suffering with symptoms including headaches, hot and cold flashes and a burning cough.
Before viewers of Keeping Up With the Kardashians get to watch Khloe's health scare unfold in the next episode, the star spoke to Ellen DeGeneres about the experience on her daytime talk show.
Recounting the 'scary' ordeal, Khloe said the worst part 'by far' was not being able to see the daughter she shares with Tristan Thompson for more than two weeks while she fought off the virus alone.
Image: Michael Rosman/Warner Bros) Michael Rosman/Warner Bros)
Preempting some criticism from her haters, Khloe snapped: "I don't care about how beautiful of a place you have... being taken away from your child – because I couldn't be around my daughter – was the most heart-wrenching thing."
Detailing the experience, Khloe continued; "At the very beginning, I tested positive and it was so incredibly scary. I mean, it's still scary, but especially then, when the whole world was shutting down, and we didn't have really any information, or the information we had just changed every single day."
Ellen, 62, then asked Khloe if she'd been 'really sick' or was asymptomatic.
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Khloe said she 'felt really quickly on' that she 'was getting sick with something' and was shocked to be struck by illness when she'd been so careful during the pandemic.
"I remember I just wore a mask, I remember I wore gloves, just because speculation all about COVID, but nobody really knew, and we were all like, 'There's no way I could have COVID,' she said.
However, after she managed to get tested, Khloe was given the news she had been fearing.
She was then forced to quarantine alone in her room for 16 days as she recovered.
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Image: Tristan Thompson/Instagram) Tristan Thompson/Instagram)
Khloe captured her days in isolation on the camera on her phone, with the footage to be broadcast in next week's Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
A trailer for the episode has already been released showing Khloe's anxious family come to terms with her diagnosis.
Khloe was struck down not long after attending her friend Malika Haqq's babymoon in Palm Springs, California.
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In the trailer, sister Kim tells the cameras that the whole family was nervously waiting to hear if Khloe had the potentially fatal virus after began experiencing some worrying symptoms.
The usually fit and healthy Khloe was suffering with vomiting, shaking and having hot and cold flashes. She also explained she had developed a burning cough and was struggling to speak.
"I mean, my gut tells me she does, just because she's so sick," said Kim, whose husband Kanye was also struck by COVID-19 earlier this year.
"That really scares me for her, 'cause I can tell that she's now getting scared and that she's really nervous about it," added Kim.
Image: Michael Rosman/Warner Bros) Michael Rosman/Warner Bros)
Momager Kris Jenner then told how an anxious Khloe had phoned every doctor in town trying to get a test.
In self-recorded footage as she isolated, Khloe then revealed she was confirmed to have the virus.
"Just found out that I do have corona," the mum told the camera. "I have been in my room. It's gonna be fine, but it was really bad for a couple days."


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Man Utd fans have Dayot Upamecano transfer theory after RB Leipzig are thumped

Manchester United fans have joked that Dayot Upamecano 's performance for RB Leipzig in their 5-0 loss to the Red Devils on Wednesday means the defender can complete a cut-price move to Old Trafford next summer .
Upamecano has been linked with a number of top European sides , including United , and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had commented ahead of the match about getting the chance to `` see him up close '' .
However , the France international struggled , with hat-trick hero Marcus Rashford getting the better of him after he was introduced off the bench .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will lower Upamecano 's asking price if the Red Devils do come in for him .
`` With what Rashford did to him yesterday .
Upamecano is now £15million not £40million anymore , '' wrote one United fan .
`` Rashford has done a better job of lowering Upamecano 's transfer value than Woodward 's first offer ever could , '' joked another .
`` And hat trick hero Marcus Rashford reduced the price of Upamecano to £20M '' , wrote a third .
However , former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 22-year-old after his performance against them .
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live , Sutton said : `` Upamecano has had a stinker this second half .
`` I was reading this morning that United are going to be in for Upamecano very , very soon .
`` But if you were actually scouting him on tonight ’ s performance , I don ’ t think you ’ d take him !
`` I suppose if you were scouting Harry Maguire , for arguments sake , you would say he was top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Former Red Devil Rio Ferdinand labelled Upamecano 's display a 'nightmare ' telling BT Sport : `` This is about being ruthless but I thought Upamecano had a nightmare today .
This is the ruthlessness .
`` There was no doubt in your mind , once he went through there , the confidence he ’ s showing at the moment and just his intent of hitting the back of the net and getting amongst the goals .
`` Game over .
There ’ s a venom when he hits it like that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ email here for the latest news and transfer gossip

RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Red Devils fans have joked his asking price has now decreased after their 5-0 win
Manchester United fans have joked that Dayot Upamecano's performance for RB Leipzig in their 5-0 loss to the Red Devils on Wednesday means the defender can complete a cut-price move to Old Trafford next summer.
Upamecano has been linked with a number of top European sides, including United, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had commented ahead of the match about getting the chance to "see him up close".
However, the France international struggled, with hat-trick hero Marcus Rashford getting the better of him after he was introduced off the bench.
And some United supporters believe Rashford's display will lower Upamecano's asking price if the Red Devils do come in for him.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"With what Rashford did to him yesterday. Upamecano is now £15million not £40million anymore," wrote one United fan.
"Rashford has done a better job of lowering Upamecano's transfer value than Woodward's first offer ever could," joked another.
"And hat trick hero Marcus Rashford reduced the price of Upamecano to £20M", wrote a third.
However, former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has claimed United may reconsider making a move for the 22-year-old after his performance against them.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sutton said: "Upamecano has had a stinker this second half.
"I was reading this morning that United are going to be in for Upamecano very, very soon.
"But if you were actually scouting him on tonight’s performance, I don’t think you’d take him!
"I suppose if you were scouting Harry Maguire, for arguments sake, you would say he was top class. Funny old game!"
Former Red Devil Rio Ferdinand labelled Upamecano's display a 'nightmare' telling BT Sport: "This is about being ruthless but I thought Upamecano had a nightmare today. This is the ruthlessness.
"There was no doubt in your mind, once he went through there, the confidence he’s showing at the moment and just his intent of hitting the back of the net and getting amongst the goals.
"Game over. There’s a venom when he hits it like that."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Man threatened to burn down flats after 'paying £20 for oral sex he didn't get'

A man threatened to burn down a block of flats after paying £20 for oral sex he did not receive , a court heard .
Dean Ley , 53 , was holding a cigarette lighter while shouting at residents who were hiding a woman he claimed had ran off with the money he gave her for sexual services .
After being arrested and released on bail , Ley then burgled and ransacked the headquarters of a charity that provides support to disabled children , Wales Online reports .
Swansea Crown Court heard that on September 3 this year , people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Helen 's Road were disturbed by someone in the street below `` shouting aggressively '' .
Craig Jones , prosecuting , said when residents went to their windows , they saw Ley striking a cigarette lighter and threatening to burn the block down unless they stopped `` hiding '' a woman .
The court heard the threats of arson went on for some time with the defendant trying to gain entry to the block through the communal front door .
Mr Jones said at one stage Ley was joined by a female @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You do n't know him .
He will gut you all . ''
Police were called and the defendant told officers that he had paid a woman £20 for oral sex but that she had run away with the cash .
He said had seen her going into the flats and he wanted to get his money back .
Ley was arrested , charged and on September 10 appeared at Swansea Magistrates ' Court where he was granted bail .
The court heard just four days later Ley broke into the Gordon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a charity based in the former Cwmfelin works office building near the Cwmbwrla roundabout in Carmarthen Road .
The voluntary organisation provides a range of support and therapies for youngsters from across Swansea .
Mr Jones said the defendant ransacked rooms on all three floors of the building during the evening break-in , stealing money and a TV set .
The prosecutor said the intruder was quickly identified by police and tracked down to a friend 's house and when officers caught him he was in the process of counting the money he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that in their police statements the tenants of the St Helen 's Road flats said they were afraid Ley was going to carry out his threats , while in a victim impact statement the secretary of the children 's charity said the raid had caused weeks of disruption .
Ley , of Vincent Street , Sandfields , Swansea , admitted charges of making threats to damage property by fire and burglary .
The court heard he has `` numerous previous convictions '' for a range of offending including 15 non-dwelling burglaries , house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ robbery , common assault , and criminal damage .
He robbed a man with learning difficulties who was visiting Swansea for the day .
Judge Huw Rees said Ley had been `` motivated by revenge '' when he made the threats to burn the flats down and that it must have been a frightening experience for the residents .
Giving the defendant credit for his guilty pleas , the judge Rees sentenced Ley to 18 months for making threats and six months for burglary with the sentences to run consecutively making a total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will serve up to half of that period in custody before being released on licence .

Dean Ley, 53, held a cigarette lighter while shouting at residents who were hiding a woman who ran off with the money he gave her for sexual services he did not receive
Man threatened to burn down flats after 'paying £20 for oral sex he didn't get'
A man threatened to burn down a block of flats after paying £20 for oral sex he did not receive, a court heard.
Dean Ley, 53, was holding a cigarette lighter while shouting at residents who were hiding a woman he claimed had ran off with the money he gave her for sexual services.
After being arrested and released on bail, Ley then burgled and ransacked the headquarters of a charity that provides support to disabled children, Wales Online reports.
Swansea Crown Court heard that on September 3 this year, people living in flats in the city's St Helen's Road were disturbed by someone in the street below "shouting aggressively".
Craig Jones, prosecuting, said when residents went to their windows, they saw Ley striking a cigarette lighter and threatening to burn the block down unless they stopped "hiding" a woman.
The court heard the threats of arson went on for some time with the defendant trying to gain entry to the block through the communal front door.
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
Mr Jones said at one stage Ley was joined by a female friend who told the frightened residents: "You don't know him. He will gut you all."
Police were called and the defendant told officers that he had paid a woman £20 for oral sex but that she had run away with the cash.
He said had seen her going into the flats and he wanted to get his money back.
Ley was arrested, charged and on September 10 appeared at Swansea Magistrates' Court where he was granted bail.
The court heard just four days later Ley broke into the Gordon Moore Friends of the Young Disabled, a charity based in the former Cwmfelin works office building near the Cwmbwrla roundabout in Carmarthen Road.
The voluntary organisation provides a range of support and therapies for youngsters from across Swansea.
Mr Jones said the defendant ransacked rooms on all three floors of the building during the evening break-in, stealing money and a TV set.
The prosecutor said the intruder was quickly identified by police and tracked down to a friend's house and when officers caught him he was in the process of counting the money he had just stolen.
The court heard that in their police statements the tenants of the St Helen's Road flats said they were afraid Ley was going to carry out his threats, while in a victim impact statement the secretary of the children's charity said the raid had caused weeks of disruption.
Ley, of Vincent Street, Sandfields, Swansea, admitted charges of making threats to damage property by fire and burglary.
The court heard he has "numerous previous convictions" for a range of offending including 15 non-dwelling burglaries, house burglary, possession of bladed articles, robbery, common assault, and criminal damage.
He robbed a man with learning difficulties who was visiting Swansea for the day.
Judge Huw Rees said Ley had been "motivated by revenge" when he made the threats to burn the flats down and that it must have been a frightening experience for the residents.
Giving the defendant credit for his guilty pleas, the judge Rees sentenced Ley to 18 months for making threats and six months for burglary with the sentences to run consecutively making a total sentence of two years.
The defendant will serve up to half of that period in custody before being released on licence.


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Heartless twin sisters, 25, stole gran's life savings and 'broke family apart'

Twin sisters stole all of their grandparents ' £8,000 life savings while posing as carers .
Clair and Louise Smith , admitted stealing thousands of pounds from Crawford Pirrie , 73 , and his wife Marlene , 75 , while running errands for the elderly couple .
Relatives of the twins have called for the 25-year-olds to be jailed , while Mr Pirrie 's daughter said she will never forgive them .
Lyndsey Brown , 41 , said her said her dad – who married the twins ’ gran before they were born – had suffered a stroke just before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Daily Record : `` Their actions have broken this family apart .
“ They are highly manipulative and they didn ’ t do this to two strangers – they did this to their own grandparents .
“ I hope they go to jail .
They are a threat to the elderly and the vulnerable.
” Lyndsey told how the twins offered to help her look after her dad and step mum soon after they sold their home in 2018 .
They were occasionally asked to withdraw small sums of money and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the shop for them .
She found it unusual when the twins offered to take over handling payments for the couple ’ s rent and refused their offer .
But when Lyndsey ’ s husband went to the cash machine for the couple and asked for a receipt to show his transaction , he discovered a huge portion of their savings had vanished .
They took the distraught couple to the bank where scores of unusual transactions were revealed .
They alerted the police and the twins were questioned and charged but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January , they pleaded not guilty .
They admitted the offence at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday , just days before they were set to stand trial .
Lyndsey said : “ They could have done this in January to save my parents months of anguish and torture .
“ It ’ s too late .
They had their chance to say sorry and they have refused and put my parents through hell this year .
“ The thought of the two of them leaving the house during coronavirus to come to court and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minds .
“ They couldn ’ t believe Clair and Louise would sink so low when they pled not guilty.
” The twins were absent when the case against them called yesterday but solicitors appeared on their behalf to tender pleas of guilty to the single charge of theft they faced .
They admitted that , on various occasions between September 1 , 2018 , and October 9 , 2018 , they “ did use a bank card belonging to another ” to “ steal money ” from cash machines in Irvine and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area .
Defence solicitor advocate Simon Brown , representing Louise Smith , told Sheriff Alistair Watson : “ They are both now pleading guilty to the charge and an agreed sum of £8,000 .
“ They are both girls with some vulnerabilities , it could be said , and some learning difficulties.
” Sheriff Watson called for Criminal Justice Social Work and Restriction of Liberty Order Assessment reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing , and adjourned the case until later in the year .
The pair , who could be caged for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were ordered to appear at the next hearing .
Lyndsey said she hoped the twins would be locked up and her parents would somehow be compensated for their loss .
She said : “ They had sold their house at the time and that money was meant to be for their retirement so they didn ’ t have to worry .
“ It was all they had .
Now they are back living on their pensions .
“ Clair and Louise would have kept going and taken it all if they hadn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a time I didn ’ t think my parents were going to get through it all .
“ My dad had just had a stroke a month before they started stealing from him .
I can ’ t forgive that .
“ I can ’ t begin to describe the betrayal and heartbreak I felt at that time .
`` I trusted those two girls to care for my father and instead all they did was abuse him and steal from him .
They truly are the lowest of the low .
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Clair and Louise Smith, both 25, admitted to stealing £8,000 from their grandparents which has left furious relatives 'hoping they go to jail' and described them as 'a threat to the elderly and the vulnerable'
Twin sisters stole all of their grandparents' £8,000 life savings while posing as carers.
Clair and Louise Smith, admitted stealing thousands of pounds from Crawford Pirrie, 73, and his wife Marlene, 75, while running errands for the elderly couple.
Relatives of the twins have called for the 25-year-olds to be jailed, while Mr Pirrie's daughter said she will never forgive them.
Lyndsey Brown, 41, said her said her dad – who married the twins’ gran before they were born – had suffered a stroke just before they began ransacking his savings.
She told the Daily Record: "Their actions have broken this family apart.
“They are highly manipulative and they didn’t do this to two strangers – they did this to their own grandparents.
Image: DAILY RECORD WS) DAILY RECORD WS)
“I hope they go to jail. They are a threat to the elderly and the vulnerable.”
Lyndsey told how the twins offered to help her look after her dad and step mum soon after they sold their home in 2018.
They were occasionally asked to withdraw small sums of money and pick up items like bread and milk from the shop for them.
She found it unusual when the twins offered to take over handling payments for the couple’s rent and refused their offer.
But when Lyndsey’s husband went to the cash machine for the couple and asked for a receipt to show his transaction, he discovered a huge portion of their savings had vanished.
They took the distraught couple to the bank where scores of unusual transactions were revealed.
They alerted the police and the twins were questioned and charged but when the case came to court in January, they pleaded not guilty.
They admitted the offence at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday, just days before they were set to stand trial.
Lyndsey said: “They could have done this in January to save my parents months of anguish and torture.
“It’s too late. They had their chance to say sorry and they have refused and put my parents through hell this year.
Image: DAILY RECORD WS) DAILY RECORD WS)
“The thought of the two of them leaving the house during coronavirus to come to court and give evidence has really played on their minds.
“They couldn’t believe Clair and Louise would sink so low when they pled not guilty.”
The twins were absent when the case against them called yesterday but solicitors appeared on their behalf to tender pleas of guilty to the single charge of theft they faced.
They admitted that, on various occasions between September 1, 2018, and October 9, 2018, they “did use a bank card belonging to another” to “steal money” from cash machines in Irvine and the Ayrshire town’s Girdle Toll area.
Defence solicitor advocate Simon Brown, representing Louise Smith, told Sheriff Alistair Watson: “They are both now pleading guilty to the charge and an agreed sum of £8,000.
“They are both girls with some vulnerabilities, it could be said, and some learning difficulties.”
Sheriff Watson called for Criminal Justice Social Work and Restriction of Liberty Order Assessment reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing, and adjourned the case until later in the year.
The pair, who could be caged for up to 12 months for the offence, were ordered to appear at the next hearing.
Lyndsey said she hoped the twins would be locked up and her parents would somehow be compensated for their loss.
She said: “They had sold their house at the time and that money was meant to be for their retirement so they didn’t have to worry.
“It was all they had. Now they are back living on their pensions.
“Clair and Louise would have kept going and taken it all if they hadn’t been caught.
“There was a time I didn’t think my parents were going to get through it all.
“My dad had just had a stroke a month before they started stealing from him. I can’t forgive that.
“I can’t begin to describe the betrayal and heartbreak I felt at that time.
"I trusted those two girls to care for my father and instead all they did was abuse him and steal from him. They truly are the lowest of the low.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Mum praised for 'genius' test to see if her sons lift the toilet seat up

The age-old debate of whether the toilet seat goes up or stays down rages in many households across the land .
And many parents will recognise the struggles of having to clean up a messy toilet seat in a house full of children .
One mum has been praised after revealing her cunning plan to test her boys ' claims that they lift the seat .
Her video on TikTok has gone viral with more than 2.7 million views and it left many fellow parents in stitches .
Mum Cathy revealed how she found out who really lifted the seat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She taped £20 to the seat and simply waited to see who found it first .
In the video , which has racked up 299,000 likes , she shows herself securing the note to the bottom of the seat in a plastic bag .
Her caption jokes : `` Do n't worry Karen , the money is in a sealed bag . ''
Fellow parents were left in stitches by the hilarious video .
One woman complained : `` What ?
!
It 's the opposite here !
!
Boys be lifting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Another joked : `` Your money is safer there than at the bank , '' while one replied : `` Pure genius . ''
A third warned : `` The buried treasure never to be found . ''
Many were left keenly waiting for the update - where Cathy revealed that her eldest son found the cash .
In the video , she joked : `` My son is off to buy himself some vbucks . ''
One person replied : `` I bet he 'll do it every time now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be an excellent mama . ''
One stepmother and mum went viral on TikTok after sharing a heartwarming moment .
Kelley Lorraine has racked up more than 910,000 followers on the popular app .
The step-mum told how she secretly arranged for the children 's mum to visit with their knowledge after their previous travel plans were thwarted .
She captioned the video , which has been viewed more than five million times , 'Pulling off this surprise was one of the best parts of 2020 . '

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A mum was flooded with praise after revealing how she tested her son's claim that they lift the toilet seat up, leaving fellow parents in stitches at her method
Mum praised for 'genius' test to see if her sons lift the toilet seat up
The age-old debate of whether the toilet seat goes up or stays down rages in many households across the land.
And many parents will recognise the struggles of having to clean up a messy toilet seat in a house full of children.
One mum has been praised after revealing her cunning plan to test her boys' claims that they lift the seat.
Her video on TikTok has gone viral with more than 2.7 million views and it left many fellow parents in stitches.
Mum Cathy revealed how she found out who really lifted the seat when relieving themselves with one simple test.
She taped £20 to the seat and simply waited to see who found it first.
Image: @cathymarie88/TikTok) @cathymarie88/TikTok)
In the video, which has racked up 299,000 likes, she shows herself securing the note to the bottom of the seat in a plastic bag.
Her caption jokes: "Don't worry Karen, the money is in a sealed bag."
Fellow parents were left in stitches by the hilarious video.
One woman complained: "What?! It's the opposite here!! Boys be lifting it up and never putting it down."
Another joked: "Your money is safer there than at the bank," while one replied: "Pure genius."
A third warned: "The buried treasure never to be found."
Many were left keenly waiting for the update - where Cathy revealed that her eldest son found the cash.
In the video, she joked: "My son is off to buy himself some vbucks."
One person replied: "I bet he'll do it every time now."
Another added: "You must be an excellent mama."
One stepmother and mum went viral on TikTok after sharing a heartwarming moment.
Kelley Lorraine has racked up more than 910,000 followers on the popular app.
The step-mum told how she secretly arranged for the children's mum to visit with their knowledge after their previous travel plans were thwarted.
She captioned the video, which has been viewed more than five million times, 'Pulling off this surprise was one of the best parts of 2020.'


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Qantas launches 'flights to somewhere' with champagne breakfast and sightseeing

Qantas has announced the launch of 'flights to somewhere ' for adventurers who are missing travelling .
Passengers on board will be treated to a champagne breakfast and sightseeing opportunities as the aircraft will fly on low-level circuits .
Unfortunately the flights wo n't be open for Brits , as they 're only open to travellers in Australia , where the country is slowly relaxing domestic border restrictions .
The first 'flight to somewhere ' will operate between Sydney and the iconic site Uluru , with 110 passengers on board a Qantas 737 .
However , passengers are not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually also includes an overnight stay at Ayers Rock Resort ’ s premier hotel , Sails in the Desert .
Oh , and that stay comes with three-course dinner under the stars , an Indigenous art workshop , a didgeridoo performance and an Indigenous interpretation of the night sky .
There will also be plenty of sightseeing including Uluru , the Muṯitjulu Waterhole and Kata Tju a .
Fares for the experience start from $ 2,499 per person ( approximately £1,356 ) in economy .
Qantas Group Chief Executive Alan Joyce said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operating at under 30 % of pre-Covid domestic capacity , but that there are hopes that relaxed restrictions could bolster this to 50 % .
Qantas had previously launched a 'flight to nowhere ' , a seven-hour flight that did n't land anywhere but did fly by the likes of Queensland , the Great Barrier Reef , Uluru , Kata Tjuta , Byron Bay and Sydney Harbour .
The flight sold out in 10 minutes .
It 's not the only airline finding quirky ways to keep using its aircraft .
Singapore Airlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pop-up restaurant , complete with its in-flight menu .
Diners could choose between economy , business or first class dining .
Thai Airways also opted for a similar concept when it opened an aircraft-themed restaurant in its Bangkok headquarters office .
The airline transformed its canteen and kitted it out to look like the inside of one its cabins .
Diners sat in aircraft seats and tucked into dishes from the in-flight menus , on furniture that was made from old aircraft parts .
Visit the Qantas website for latest updates on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is currently exempt from the FCDO advice against non-essential travel , the country has closed its borders to foreign visitors .
You can find out more and get the latest updates in the FCDO Australia advice .

Qantas has announced new 'flights to somewhere' complete with a champagne breakfast and sightseeing
Qantas launches 'flights to somewhere' with champagne breakfast and sightseeing
Qantas has announced the launch of 'flights to somewhere' for adventurers who are missing travelling.
Passengers on board will be treated to a champagne breakfast and sightseeing opportunities as the aircraft will fly on low-level circuits.
Unfortunately the flights won't be open for Brits, as they're only open to travellers in Australia, where the country is slowly relaxing domestic border restrictions.
The first 'flight to somewhere' will operate between Sydney and the iconic site Uluru, with 110 passengers on board a Qantas 737.
However, passengers are not just getting an in-flight experience.
The package actually also includes an overnight stay at Ayers Rock Resort’s premier hotel, Sails in the Desert.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Oh, and that stay comes with three-course dinner under the stars, an Indigenous art workshop, a didgeridoo performance and an Indigenous interpretation of the night sky. There will also be plenty of sightseeing including Uluru, the Muṯitjulu Waterhole and Kata Tju t a.
Fares for the experience start from $2,499 per person (approximately £1,356) in economy.
Image: Lonely Planet Images) Lonely Planet Images)
Qantas Group Chief Executive Alan Joyce said that currently services across Qantar and Jetstar are operating at under 30% of pre-Covid domestic capacity, but that there are hopes that relaxed restrictions could bolster this to 50%.
Qantas had previously launched a 'flight to nowhere', a seven-hour flight that didn't land anywhere but did fly by the likes of Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Byron Bay and Sydney Harbour.
The flight sold out in 10 minutes.
It's not the only airline finding quirky ways to keep using its aircraft.
Singapore Airlines transformed one of its A380 aircraft into a pop-up restaurant, complete with its in-flight menu. Diners could choose between economy, business or first class dining.
Thai Airways also opted for a similar concept when it opened an aircraft-themed restaurant in its Bangkok headquarters office.
The airline transformed its canteen and kitted it out to look like the inside of one its cabins. Diners sat in aircraft seats and tucked into dishes from the in-flight menus, on furniture that was made from old aircraft parts.
Visit the Qantas website for latest updates on its flights and schedule.
Although Australia is currently exempt from the FCDO advice against non-essential travel, the country has closed its borders to foreign visitors. You can find out more and get the latest updates in the FCDO Australia advice.


thedailymirror--2020-10-29--Sheffield United's Lundstram set for January transfer amid contract snub fury

Chris Wilder is `` baffled and frustrated '' with John Lundstram for refusing to sign a new improved contract – and will try to sell him in January .
Lundstram , 26 , is likely to “ run down ” the last few months of his contract with Rangers and West Ham interested in landing him on a cut price deal .
Wilder could freeze Lundstram out of the first team and concentrate on the players who have committed their futures to the club .
He remains in the 25 man squad .
Wilder said : “ It has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John to stop here .
We have discussed for a few months about him stopping .
“ We have offered him an attractive contract , up there with the top players at the club .
“ I will move on and not think too much about it .
I will concentrate on players who want to sign here .
Fleck , Stevens , Norwood , new players , Egan Basham , Sharp .
It is a very good offer .
John and his agent want to negotiate elsewhere .
Asked if he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have to think hard about it and I am frustrated .
John should have signed it .
Players have committed to us .
Should I be beside those , or a player who has not committed ?
“ We will invite offers for a good young player who did well in his first season in the Premier League .
“ He is still a Sheffield United player and available for selection .
We are coming into a period where it is straightforward , He runs down his contract , that is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recoup some value in the January window which is obviously the best option for Sheffield United .
Or that he signs that new improved contract .
Which wo n't happen , which is unfortunate .
“ He obviously believes we ’ re not giving him the money he is worth , or there is a club waiting there on a free transfer.
” The Blades face Manchester City with just one point from six games and are second bottom of the Premier League .
Wilder added : “ We have to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to be in this division .
“ Every team is after a bit of fortune .
You are after everyone playing at the top of their game , because the gulf is incredible from where Man City are to where Sheff United are as a football club.
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The Sheffield United midfielder is into the final year of his contract and can leave for nothing next summer - now he has rejected an improved deal at Bramall Lane and Chris Wilder is far from happy
Chris Wilder is "baffled and frustrated" with John Lundstram for refusing to sign a new improved contract – and will try to sell him in January.
Lundstram, 26, is likely to “run down” the last few months of his contract with Rangers and West Ham interested in landing him on a cut price deal.
Wilder could freeze Lundstram out of the first team and concentrate on the players who have committed their futures to the club. He remains in the 25 man squad.
Wilder said: “It has been frustrating for me personally. I wanted John to stop here. We have discussed for a few months about him stopping.
“We have offered him an attractive contract, up there with the top players at the club.
Image: PA) PA)
“I will move on and not think too much about it. I will concentrate on players who want to sign here. Fleck, Stevens, Norwood, new players, Egan Basham, Sharp. It is a very good offer. John and his agent want to negotiate elsewhere.
Asked if he would be picked, Wilder added: “I have to think hard about it and I am frustrated. John should have signed it. Players have committed to us. Should I be beside those, or a player who has not committed?
“We will invite offers for a good young player who did well in his first season in the Premier League.
“He is still a Sheffield United player and available for selection. We are coming into a period where it is straightforward, He runs down his contract, that is not ideal for us.
“We try to recoup some value in the January window which is obviously the best option for Sheffield United. Or that he signs that new improved contract. Which won't happen, which is unfortunate.
“He obviously believes we’re not giving him the money he is worth, or there is a club waiting there on a free transfer.”
The Blades face Manchester City with just one point from six games and are second bottom of the Premier League.
Wilder added: “We have to go again quickly. This is why we want to be in this division.
“Every team is after a bit of fortune. You are after everyone playing at the top of their game, because the gulf is incredible from where Man City are to where Sheff United are as a football club.”
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