thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Caroline Flack's incredible acts of kindness from those who knew her best

As Danny Cipriani mourns his tragic ex-girlfriend , he is calling on people to follow Caroline Flack ’ s shining example and simply “ be kind ” .
In an emotional tribute , the rugby union star has opened his heart about the care she showed him – even after they split following last year ’ s romance .
The 32-year-old told how Caroline made him feel “ safe ” and was always there for him , right up to her final days .
Urging people to share their “ embarrassing and shameful moments ” rather than bottle things up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ severe depression ” .
He even admitted that 10 years ago he was so low he tried to buy a gun so that he could kill himself – a dark secret he had shared with Caroline .
And praising the tragic star , who ended her life aged 40 last Saturday , as a “ loving ” figure he encouraged everyone to be just like her – and simply “ be kind ” .
Danny spoke in a powerful 18-minute video he released on social media .
Exhaling deeply to get out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyes showed how he has struggled since Caroline ’ s body was found at her London flat .
Fighting back tears , he said the former Love Island host – who he claims tried to call and message him on Valentine ’ s Day , the day before her death – sent him a voice message 15 days ago .
In it , he says despite her own woes she asked about his wellbeing .
Gloucester player Danny said : “ If I play you the voice note she sent me when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 seconds asking how I am and ‘ How ’ s rugby ?
’ and ‘ How ’ s this ?
’ .
” He also spoke of how he was vulnerable when they met but she helped him open up .
Danny said : “ I told her all the things I was embarrassed and shameful about .
“ And she made me feel OK and ultimately it was embarrassment and shame that killed her .
`` So I ’ m telling everyone what my most embarrassing , shameful moments are because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength to do this and we had spoken about how things had to change.
” Of his attempt to buy a gun to end his life 10 years ago , Danny said : “ I couldn ’ t do it because I had some fight in me.
” He said he had told Caroline and now feels “ strong enough to share my moments of vulnerability ” thanks , in part , to her .
Danny said : “ I am just asking we are kind and if you have vulnerable moments , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , share it with them.
” Danny admitted to sending Caroline messages since her death that “ she is not going to read ” , adding : “ I can see clearly now and I hate the fact it has taken someone so kind and so beautiful and had just as many faults as me and you ...
But never malicious .
She was kind , she was loving.
” Caroline ended her life ahead of a trial for an alleged attack on boyfriend Lewis Burton , 27 .
The fallout over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beloved presenting role on ITV hit Love Island .
As Danny spoke out to honour her yesterday , he became the latest in a growing throng of voices praising Caroline and calling for greater kindness in society .
Yesterday , her friend Simon Carroll described spending Valentine ’ s Day with her , chatting as they walked around Stoke Newington Cemetery , a peaceful place that Caroline loved .
Simon warned against a blame game over her death and spoke of how he and other friends are concentrating on spreading “ joy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
He said : “ Keep sharing her joy and let us all hear HER voice.
” Reading Caroline ’ s 2015 autobiography , Storm In A C Cup , it appears her caring nature was there from the start .
She wrote of how she and twin Jody used to visit a farm near their Norfolk home as kids .
And tellingly , the animals Caroline made a beeline for every time were blind pigs kept in a pen away from the rest , because she felt sorry for them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get in with them and stroke their ears and generally give them as much love and affection as we could.
” And when a baby blackbird fell from its nest in her garden , she cared for it , although it only survived a week .
She was desperate for pets , a living thing she could care for .
The wish to comfort and protect others , especially those more vulnerable , seems to have been instinctive .
Caroline described herself as the “ wild child ” , less organised and more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came hand in hand with a big heart .
In tributes since her death , the word kindness appears again and again .
Repeatedly , so many of her friends , like Danny , have spoken of the care Caroline , who was open about her own emotional turmoil over the years , showed – even when she was suffering .
Pop star Louise Redknapp , 45 , called Caroline the “ kindest ” friend she had in showbiz .
She posted : “ Caroline , when things were tough and you were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you reached out to me .
`` It takes a certain soul to be able to reach out to someone who they don ’ t really know that well and speak from the heart but you did.
” Reality TV star Vicky Pattison , 32 , said : “ A couple years ago when I was having a hard time , Caroline was one of the first people to reach out .
She used to message and call every day to make sure I was OK .
Her kindness and caring nature floored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hardman , 37 , again chose the word “ kindness ” to reflect on the girl she met in an audition 20 years ago .
And TV chef Gizzi Erskine , 40 , recalled her as one of the most “ kind-hearted people I know ” , admitting Caroline had “ quite literally saved my life once when I was going through hell ” .
It all points to protecting those close to her being top of Caroline ’ s priorities .
When she wrote her autobiography , she even sent a copy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure they were happy .
Caroline said : “ I let them read certain bits and said if there was anything they didn ’ t like , I ’ d take it out.
” And , of course , there was dedication for her family .
She dropped everything to be with her dad when her parents split because he was abroad and alone .
And she rushed to be with Jody when she had her first child .
But perhaps most tellingly , this instinctive compassion was not reserved for friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Factor or Love Island , Caroline seemed to have genuinely cared for the contestants she worked with .
In her autobiography , she shows a protectiveness towards them , stressing she would never “ take the mickey ” in interviews .
She said : “ Have fun with them , yes , but don ’ t look down your nose .
Let them tell their story .
If it ’ s funny , laugh – or say , ‘ You wally !
’ But no rolling of eyeballs with that ‘ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the camera.
” Empathy was her strength and Love Island contestant Amy Hart is one of many to praise the care she had from “ kindest soul ” Caroline .
She said : “ From putting us at ease on day one , to squeezing my hand when I didn ’ t know I needed it most , to inviting me to her dressing room for showtune karaoke , to giving me the pep talk of all pep talks at Aftersun , she kept me calm at the reunion and kept reassuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HAVE to do any of that and she did.
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Danny Cipriani begged people to people to follow Caroline Flack’s shining example and those who knew her best have highlighted the many acts of incredible kindness she showed them
Caroline Flack's incredible acts of kindness from those who knew her best
As Danny Cipriani mourns his tragic ex-girlfriend, he is calling on people to follow Caroline Flack’s shining example and simply “be kind”.
In an emotional tribute, the rugby union star has opened his heart about the care she showed him – even after they split following last year’s romance.
The 32-year-old told how Caroline made him feel “safe” and was always there for him, right up to her final days.
Urging people to share their “embarrassing and shameful moments” rather than bottle things up, he revealed he too has battled “severe depression”.
He even admitted that 10 years ago he was so low he tried to buy a gun so that he could kill himself – a dark secret he had shared with Caroline.
And praising the tragic star, who ended her life aged 40 last Saturday, as a “loving” figure he encouraged everyone to be just like her – and simply “be kind”.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Danny spoke in a powerful 18-minute video he released on social media.
Exhaling deeply to get out his words, the shadows under his eyes showed how he has struggled since Caroline’s body was found at her London flat.
Fighting back tears, he said the former Love Island host – who he claims tried to call and message him on Valentine’s Day, the day before her death – sent him a voice message 15 days ago.
In it, he says despite her own woes she asked about his wellbeing.
Gloucester player Danny said: “If I play you the voice note she sent me when she was broken... She spent the last 20 seconds asking how I am and ‘How’s rugby?’ and ‘How’s this?’.”
He also spoke of how he was vulnerable when they met but she helped him open up. Danny said: “I told her all the things I was embarrassed and shameful about.
“And she made me feel OK and ultimately it was embarrassment and shame that killed her.
"So I’m telling everyone what my most embarrassing, shameful moments are because I know she knew I had the strength to do this and we had spoken about how things had to change.”
Of his attempt to buy a gun to end his life 10 years ago, Danny said: “I couldn’t do it because I had some fight in me.”
He said he had told Caroline and now feels “strong enough to share my moments of vulnerability” thanks, in part, to her.
Danny said: “I am just asking we are kind and if you have vulnerable moments, and you have people you care about, share it with them.”
Danny admitted to sending Caroline messages since her death that “she is not going to read”, adding: “I can see clearly now and I hate the fact it has taken someone so kind and so beautiful and had just as many faults as me and you... But never malicious. She was kind, she was loving.”
Image: Caroline Flack/Instagram) Caroline Flack/Instagram)
Caroline ended her life ahead of a trial for an alleged attack on boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27.
The fallout over the case had led to her quitting her beloved presenting role on ITV hit Love Island. As Danny spoke out to honour her yesterday, he became the latest in a growing throng of voices praising Caroline and calling for greater kindness in society.
Yesterday, her friend Simon Carroll described spending Valentine’s Day with her, chatting as they walked around Stoke Newington Cemetery, a peaceful place that Caroline loved.
Simon warned against a blame game over her death and spoke of how he and other friends are concentrating on spreading “joy and love, because we are her people”. He said: “Keep sharing her joy and let us all hear HER voice.”
Reading Caroline’s 2015 autobiography, Storm In A C Cup, it appears her caring nature was there from the start.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She wrote of how she and twin Jody used to visit a farm near their Norfolk home as kids. And tellingly, the animals Caroline made a beeline for every time were blind pigs kept in a pen away from the rest, because she felt sorry for them.
She said: “We’d get in with them and stroke their ears and generally give them as much love and affection as we could.”
And when a baby blackbird fell from its nest in her garden, she cared for it, although it only survived a week. She was desperate for pets, a living thing she could care for. The wish to comfort and protect others, especially those more vulnerable, seems to have been instinctive.
Caroline described herself as the “wild child”, less organised and more emotional than Jody. But that emotion came hand in hand with a big heart.
Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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In tributes since her death, the word kindness appears again and again.
Repeatedly, so many of her friends, like Danny, have spoken of the care Caroline, who was open about her own emotional turmoil over the years, showed – even when she was suffering.
Pop star Louise Redknapp, 45, called Caroline the “kindest” friend she had in showbiz.
She posted: “Caroline, when things were tough and you were going through equally such a tough time you reached out to me.
"It takes a certain soul to be able to reach out to someone who they don’t really know that well and speak from the heart but you did.”
Reality TV star Vicky Pattison, 32, said: “A couple years ago when I was having a hard time, Caroline was one of the first people to reach out. She used to message and call every day to make sure I was OK. Her kindness and caring nature floored me.”
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TV and radio star Zoe Hardman, 37, again chose the word “kindness” to reflect on the girl she met in an audition 20 years ago.
And TV chef Gizzi Erskine, 40, recalled her as one of the most “kind-hearted people I know”, admitting Caroline had “quite literally saved my life once when I was going through hell”.
It all points to protecting those close to her being top of Caroline’s priorities. When she wrote her autobiography, she even sent a copy to everyone she mentioned before publication to make sure they were happy.
Caroline said: “I let them read certain bits and said if there was anything they didn’t like, I’d take it out.” And, of course, there was dedication for her family.
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She dropped everything to be with her dad when her parents split because he was abroad and alone. And she rushed to be with Jody when she had her first child.
But perhaps most tellingly, this instinctive compassion was not reserved for friends and family. Whether it was X Factor or Love Island, Caroline seemed to have genuinely cared for the contestants she worked with.
In her autobiography, she shows a protectiveness towards them, stressing she would never “take the mickey” in interviews.
She said: “Have fun with them, yes, but don’t look down your nose. Let them tell their story. If it’s funny, laugh – or say, ‘You wally!’ But no rolling of eyeballs with that ‘I’m better than you are’ look at the camera.”
Empathy was her strength and Love Island contestant Amy Hart is one of many to praise the care she had from “kindest soul” Caroline.
She said: “From putting us at ease on day one, to squeezing my hand when I didn’t know I needed it most, to inviting me to her dressing room for showtune karaoke, to giving me the pep talk of all pep talks at Aftersun, she kept me calm at the reunion and kept reassuring me.
“She didn’t HAVE to do any of that and she did.”
*Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Man, 29, charged after stabbing at Regent's Park mosque in London

A man has been charged following a stabbing inside a mosque in London .
The 70-year-old worshipper was knifed in the neck during the call to prayers on Friday afternoon .
Now Daniel Horton has been charged with GBH and possession of a bladed article following the incident at the London Central Mosque in Regent 's Park .
He is due to appear before magistrates on Saturday .
The injured worshipper - Raafat Maqlad - was pictured smiling in his hospital bed a day later , before leaving to continue his duties as prayer leader .
He said on Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital to pray and now I ’ m going back to continue treatment . ''
In 1997 , Mr Maqlad oversaw the funeral of Dodi Fayed , who died alongside Princess Diana in her fatal car crash in Paris .
Witness Ayaz Ahmad , said there were 200 worshippers inside the building when the incident happened .
He said : “ I just heard a scuffle and a scream .
He was stabbed in the right-hand side of the neck .
It was 30 seconds of mayhem .
“ Police apprehended the guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Images from the mosque showed police pinning down a man in a red hooded top .
A knife was seen on the floor .
Shaukat Warraich , director of public affairs at Muslim welfare charity the Al-Khoei Foundation , said after the incident : `` Regent 's Park is the most iconic mosque in London because of its size and location , but it is probably also the most secure in terms of what they have and resources and manpower .
`` But generally mosques are soft targets .
Most do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` People are looking over their shoulders , 100 % . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was “ deeply saddened ” by the horror .
He said : “ It ’ s awful this should happen , especially in a place of worship.
” London Mayor Sadiq Khan said : “ Every Londoner is entitled to feel safe in their place of worship.
” And the Muslim Council of Britain ’ s Harun Khan said : “ We condemn this attack .
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Prayer leader Rafat Maqlad, 70, was taken to hospital with stab wounds after the incident at the London Central Mosque in Regent's Park - now Daniel Horton has been charged with GBH and possession of a blade
A man has been charged following a stabbing inside a mosque in London.
The 70-year-old worshipper was knifed in the neck during the call to prayers on Friday afternoon.
Now Daniel Horton has been charged with GBH and possession of a bladed article following the incident at the London Central Mosque in Regent's Park.
He is due to appear before magistrates on Saturday.
The injured worshipper - Raafat Maqlad - was pictured smiling in his hospital bed a day later, before leaving to continue his duties as prayer leader.
He said on Friday evening: "I came out of hospital to pray and now I’m going back to continue treatment."
In 1997, Mr Maqlad oversaw the funeral of Dodi Fayed, who died alongside Princess Diana in her fatal car crash in Paris.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The Met Police said: "A man has been charged following a stabbing at a mosque in Park Road.
"Daniel Horton, 29, of no fixed abode, was charged with section 18 GBH and possession of a bladed article.
"He is due to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. This follows an incident at approximately 3.10pm on Thursday.
"A man, aged in his 70s, was taken to hospital for treatment to stab injuries – he was discharged following treatment. Officers from the Central West Command Unit investigate."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Witness Ayaz Ahmad, said there were 200 worshippers inside the building when the incident happened.
He said: “I just heard a scuffle and a scream. He was stabbed in the right-hand side of the neck. It was 30 seconds of mayhem.
“Police apprehended the guy. It was just shock and horror.”
Images from the mosque showed police pinning down a man in a red hooded top. A knife was seen on the floor.
Shaukat Warraich, director of public affairs at Muslim welfare charity the Al-Khoei Foundation, said after the incident: "Regent's Park is the most iconic mosque in London because of its size and location, but it is probably also the most secure in terms of what they have and resources and manpower.
"But generally mosques are soft targets. Most don't have any security apart from some CCTV.
"People are looking over their shoulders, 100%."
Image: PA) PA)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was “deeply saddened” by the horror.
He said: “It’s awful this should happen, especially in a place of worship.”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “Every Londoner is entitled to feel safe in their place of worship.”
And the Muslim Council of Britain’s Harun Khan said: “We condemn this attack.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--EastEnders bosses to 'beg' for June Brown's return to the square after calling it quits

EastEnders bosses are eager to get June Brown to return as Dot Cotton in the soap , a source is believed to have recently said .
The much-loved 93-year-old actress left viewers devastated after she made the shock announcement that she was quitting from the popular BBC show after 35 years .
According to an insider who spoke to the Sun Online , producers will no doubt be begging June to make a return as soon as the storyline comes up .
“ June is an extremely popular cast member , so of course the show wants her to return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big storyline for her , they ’ ll be on the phone begging her to come back , ” the source said .
“ BBC bosses know she ’ s a legend and viewers will want her back on screen as soon as possible , ” the continued .
For the time being bosses are yet to contact her in regards to a possible comeback .
The veteran actress had been frustrated by recent storylines and declined a retainer that she was offered by the show .
Despite seemingly hopeful sources betting for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she ’ s not coming back .
Speaking on the Distinct Nostalgia podcast to former co-star Rani Singh , who played shop owner Sufia Karim , June said : “ I don ’ t want a retainer for EastEnders , I ’ ve left .
I ’ ve left for good .
She went on to tell the podcast that she felt a connection to her character , but she had been feeling down recently and was ready to go .
“ I ’ ve played two people simultaneously for 35 years .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but spiritually she probably was , ” she admitted .
June has been a popular addition to the square ever since the BBC soap began in 1985 .
She ’ s had a plethora of complicated and touching story lines and has even dodged an attempted poisoning by her troubled son ‘ nasty ’ Nick Cotton .
It ’ s not the first time that the character has had a hiatus from the show , and in 1993 the lovable character was living in Gravesend before writers gave her a comeback .
Fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t given an iconic exit .
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm

The much-loved veteran actress is believed to have left the cast after feeling frustrated with the storylines - but it appears that some are hopeful she might change her mind
EastEnders bosses to 'beg' for June Brown's return to the square after calling it quits
EastEnders bosses are eager to get June Brown to return as Dot Cotton in the soap, a source is believed to have recently said.
The much-loved 93-year-old actress left viewers devastated after she made the shock announcement that she was quitting from the popular BBC show after 35 years.
According to an insider who spoke to the Sun Online , producers will no doubt be begging June to make a return as soon as the storyline comes up.
“June is an extremely popular cast member, so of course the show wants her to return. As soon as they have a big storyline for her, they’ll be on the phone begging her to come back,” the source said.
“BBC bosses know she’s a legend and viewers will want her back on screen as soon as possible,” the continued.
For the time being bosses are yet to contact her in regards to a possible comeback.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The veteran actress had been frustrated by recent storylines and declined a retainer that she was offered by the show.
Despite seemingly hopeful sources betting for her return, June appeared adamant that she’s not coming back.
Speaking on the Distinct Nostalgia podcast to former co-star Rani Singh, who played shop owner Sufia Karim, June said: “I don’t want a retainer for EastEnders, I’ve left. I’ve left for good.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
She went on to tell the podcast that she felt a connection to her character, but she had been feeling down recently and was ready to go.
“I’ve played two people simultaneously for 35 years. Really Dot wasn’t me, but spiritually she probably was,” she admitted.
June has been a popular addition to the square ever since the BBC soap began in 1985.
Image: BBC) BBC)
She’s had a plethora of complicated and touching story lines and has even dodged an attempted poisoning by her troubled son ‘nasty’ Nick Cotton.
It’s not the first time that the character has had a hiatus from the show, and in 1993 the lovable character was living in Gravesend before writers gave her a comeback.
Fans were left frustrated that the EastEnders heavyweight wasn’t given an iconic exit.
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--EastEnders viewers feel sick as Mick breaks Linda's ankle before miraculous recovery

Drunken Linda got her foot caught after the boat crashed while she was trying to reach a bottle of booze on the top shelf .
Mick desperately tried to free his wife to no avail as the water started rising , but vowed to go down with her as the water started rising .
Drowning Linda told her husband to leave for their son Ollie 's sake , but Mick dived down underwater and breathed air into her mouth .
`` This is gon na ' hurt baby , '' said Mick before swimming down and giving an agonising kick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work as Mick emerged to the surface with an unconscious Linda in his arms .
They were spotted by Stuart Highway , who pulled the pair onto his life raft .
There were fears Linda was going to die as a paramedic pumped her chest but she suddenly coughed up water .
Linda hobbled onto dry land and broke down in tears as she watched Dennis dying .
After returning home on crutches , Linda admitted she could not stop thinking about Sharon .
As Mick vowed to support her , Linda said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an alcoholic but I want to stop .
I choose our marriage .
I choose you . ''
EastEnders viewers were glad that Mick and Linda survived - but took to Twitter after spotting an issue .
One fan said : `` God , those Mick and Linda scenes gave me chills .
My heart is racing right now '' '' I think they might have kept Linda in overnight with a broken leg and after falling unconscious half drowned to death ... .
, '' added another .
A third said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight back to the pub after THAT and had a chat whilst everybody else got checked out in hospital.. ? ''
`` I know it 's not real but as if they would leave mick , and Linda home they could have secondary drowning they would keep anyone who had been in the water in for observation , '' said a fourth .
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm

Mick and Linda Carter managed to escape a watery grave and were back home in the Queen Vic that night despite their ordeal
EastEnders viewers were left feeling sick tonight as Mick Carter broke wife Linda's ankle.
Drunken Linda got her foot caught after the boat crashed while she was trying to reach a bottle of booze on the top shelf.
Mick desperately tried to free his wife to no avail as the water started rising, but vowed to go down with her as the water started rising.
Drowning Linda told her husband to leave for their son Ollie's sake, but Mick dived down underwater and breathed air into her mouth.
"This is gonna' hurt baby," said Mick before swimming down and giving an agonising kick to Linda's ankle.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
The plan work as Mick emerged to the surface with an unconscious Linda in his arms.
They were spotted by Stuart Highway, who pulled the pair onto his life raft.
There were fears Linda was going to die as a paramedic pumped her chest but she suddenly coughed up water.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Linda hobbled onto dry land and broke down in tears as she watched Dennis dying.
After returning home on crutches, Linda admitted she could not stop thinking about Sharon.
As Mick vowed to support her, Linda said: "I know I’m an alcoholic but I want to stop. I choose our marriage. I choose you."
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
EastEnders viewers were glad that Mick and Linda survived - but took to Twitter after spotting an issue.
One fan said: "God, those Mick and Linda scenes gave me chills. My heart is racing right now"
"I think they might have kept Linda in overnight with a broken leg and after falling unconscious half drowned to death....," added another.
A third said: "How come Linda and Mick went straight back to the pub after THAT and had a chat whilst everybody else got checked out in hospital..?"
"I know it's not real but as if they would leave mick, and Linda home they could have secondary drowning they would keep anyone who had been in the water in for observation," said a fourth.
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Friends cast will 'earn £2million each' for TV reunion after 16 years apart

The Friends cast are believed to be earning a whopping £2millon each for their appearance in the upcoming reunion .
After months of speculation the cast finally confirmed on February 21 that they would be returning to our screens for a much-anticipated Friends special .
According to Variety , the six stars of the show will receive at least $ 2.5 million ( £1,918,060 ) for featuring in the episode .
The star-studded cast , who are now in their fifties , shared the same Instagram image to confirm that the show was coming back .
David Schwimmer ( Ross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Green ) , Courteney Cox ( Monica Geller ) , Lisa Kudrow ( Phoebe Buffay ) Matt LeBlanc ( Joey Tribbiani ) and Matthew Perry ( Chandler Bing ) will all be starring in the reunion .
It is the first time that the cast will reunite for the show in 16 years .
It 's no secret that the popular cast have become some of the most well paid actors in the industry .
According to the Wall Street Journal , the cast was originally offered $ 1 million ( £774,880 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the amount down .
WarnerMedia have also made official that the reunion is back on , confirming that the show will be aired on HBO Max in May 2020 .
Although few details have been revealed about the episode , it is rumoured to be in the form of a talk show which will be filmed retrospectively .
It has also been teased that Ellen DeGeneres might be the host of the interviews with the characters .
“ Guess you could call this the one where they all got back together — we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Courteney , Matt , Lisa , and Matthew for an HBO Max special that will be programmed alongside the entire Friends library , ” said chief content officer Kevin Reilly in a press release .
“ I became aware of Friends when it was in the very early stages of development and then had the opportunity to work on the series many years later and have delighted in seeing it catch on with viewers generation after generation .
It taps into an era when friends – and audiences – gathered together in real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will capture that spirit , uniting original and new fans.
” The show stopped streaming on Netflix in 2019 before HBO snapped up streaming rights for $ 425 million for a five years of re-runs according to reports .
At the time , Forbes reported that Netflix had paid $ 500,000 ( £385,772 ) per episode in order to stream the series on their sites .
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The cast of Friends are believed to have turned down their original offer but have since agreed to a whopping payout each for the reunion episode
Friends cast will 'earn £2million each' for TV reunion after 16 years apart
The Friends cast are believed to be earning a whopping £2millon each for their appearance in the upcoming reunion.
After months of speculation the cast finally confirmed on February 21 that they would be returning to our screens for a much-anticipated Friends special.
According to Variety, the six stars of the show will receive at least $2.5 million (£1,918,060) for featuring in the episode.
The star-studded cast, who are now in their fifties, shared the same Instagram image to confirm that the show was coming back.
David Schwimmer (Ross Geller), Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), Courteney Cox (Monica Geller), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay) Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani) and Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing) will all be starring in the reunion.
It is the first time that the cast will reunite for the show in 16 years.
It's no secret that the popular cast have become some of the most well paid actors in the industry.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the cast was originally offered $1 million (£774,880) each for the episode but they turned the amount down.
WarnerMedia have also made official that the reunion is back on, confirming that the show will be aired on HBO Max in May 2020.
Image: NBCUniversal via Getty Images) NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
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Although few details have been revealed about the episode, it is rumoured to be in the form of a talk show which will be filmed retrospectively.
It has also been teased that Ellen DeGeneres might be the host of the interviews with the characters.
“Guess you could call this the one where they all got back together — we are reuniting with David, Jennifer, Courteney, Matt, Lisa, and Matthew for an HBO Max special that will be programmed alongside the entire Friends library,” said chief content officer Kevin Reilly in a press release.
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“I became aware of Friends when it was in the very early stages of development and then had the opportunity to work on the series many years later and have delighted in seeing it catch on with viewers generation after generation. It taps into an era when friends – and audiences – gathered together in real time and we think this reunion special will capture that spirit, uniting original and new fans.”
The show stopped streaming on Netflix in 2019 before HBO snapped up streaming rights for $425 million for a five years of re-runs according to reports.
At the time, Forbes reported that Netflix had paid $500,000 (£385,772) per episode in order to stream the series on their sites.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Lewis Capaldi shares epic long-haired throwback as arena tour sells out in seconds

Lewis Capaldi has reflected on his two years of ‘ absolute madness ’ with an epic throwback shot .
The chart-topping Scottish singer , 23 , took to social media to share his amazement at how far his career had come in just a matter of years .
In the adorable Instagram story , a long-haired Lewis had a similar cheeky charm as he beamed whilst posing outside the O2 Arena in 2018 .
He was supporting Sam Smith during his performance at the time .
“ To be announcing my own headline show here less than two years later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alongside the shot .
In the snap he donned a dark hoodie and jeans in a casual look .
The two-time BRIT Award winner has had to add an extra date to his O2 lineup after tickets were whipped up in seconds .
On February 21 , he shared his excitement that the O2 location had sold out so quickly .
“ WE JUST SOLD OUT 2 NIGHTS AT THE O2 ARENA IN LONDON IN 1 SECOND !
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40,000 OF US F**KKKKKK !
I HAVE NO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be heading on tour at the start of March and will be starting in Manchester before ticking off locations such as Glasgow , Dublin , Cardiff , London and Aberdeen .
The Scotsman will also be taking to the stage with best pal Niall Horan as his supporting act in the following months .
In what has been a whirlwind week for the Someone You Loved musician , he also made waves at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday .
Capaldi took home the awards for Best Song and Best New Artist during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage for a hilarious acceptance speech where he refers to his ex-girlfriend and current Love Islander Paige and even his late grandmother .
Really getting into the party spirit , he held a bottle of Buckfast whilst he took to the stage .
Although his appearance might have somewhat changed since the cute snap , Lewis is going from strength to strength on his pursuit of world domination for his musical talents .
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Lewis Capaldi says winning best new artist and song of the year is 'pretty wild'
Lewis Capaldi says winning best new artist and song of the year is 'pretty wild'
Lewis Capaldi is heading on tour after an incredible two years - but he's not forgetting the journey it took him to get there
Lewis Capaldi has reflected on his two years of ‘absolute madness’ with an epic throwback shot.
The chart-topping Scottish singer, 23, took to social media to share his amazement at how far his career had come in just a matter of years.
In the adorable Instagram story, a long-haired Lewis had a similar cheeky charm as he beamed whilst posing outside the O2 Arena in 2018.
He was supporting Sam Smith during his performance at the time.
“To be announcing my own headline show here less than two years later is absolute madness,” he wrote alongside the shot.
In the snap he donned a dark hoodie and jeans in a casual look.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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The two-time BRIT Award winner has had to add an extra date to his O2 lineup after tickets were whipped up in seconds.
On February 21, he shared his excitement that the O2 location had sold out so quickly.
“WE JUST SOLD OUT 2 NIGHTS AT THE O2 ARENA IN LONDON IN 1 SECOND!!!!!!!! 40,000 OF US F**KKKKKK! I HAVE NO WORDS x” he gushed.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Lewis will be heading on tour at the start of March and will be starting in Manchester before ticking off locations such as Glasgow, Dublin, Cardiff, London and Aberdeen.
The Scotsman will also be taking to the stage with best pal Niall Horan as his supporting act in the following months.
In what has been a whirlwind week for the Someone You Loved musician, he also made waves at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Uni)
Capaldi took home the awards for Best Song and Best New Artist during the ceremony, and proudly went on stage for a hilarious acceptance speech where he refers to his ex-girlfriend and current Love Islander Paige and even his late grandmother.
Really getting into the party spirit, he held a bottle of Buckfast whilst he took to the stage.
Although his appearance might have somewhat changed since the cute snap, Lewis is going from strength to strength on his pursuit of world domination for his musical talents.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Rowan Baxter's wife planned new will just days before being killed in car fire with kids

Hannah Clarke planned writing a new will just days before being killed in a car fire alongside her children , her devastated mother has claimed .
Former rugby league player Rowan Baxter , who played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL , is alleged to have doused a car in petrol before setting it alight in an incident which killed the couple and their three children in Brisbane on Wednesday .
Eyewitnesses reported Hannah Clarke jumping from the burning vehicle in flames shouting `` he poured petrol on me '' before a neighbour rushed to her aid .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Women 's hospital where she died later on Wednesday evening .
Rowan Baxter is alleged to have returned to the burning vehicle after he had set it on fire before stabbing himself in the chest , being pronounced dead at the scene alongside children Aaliyah , six , Laianah , four and Trey , three .
Clarke 's family have branded their estranged son-in-law `` scum '' and a `` monster '' - and it has now been claimed she suffered decade-long abuse and feared for her life days before being killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Current Affair ' in Australia , heartbroken mum Suzanne said : `` She said to me only last week , 'Mum should I do a will ? '
`` 'What happens to my babies if he kills me ?
Because he 'll go to jail for murder , who gets my children ? '
`` She said : ' I want you and dad to have them or Nat .
I do n't want his family to have them . '
'' Her father , Lloyd , labelled her a fantastic and devoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did everything for those kids .
`` To the end she fought to make sure if he survived he got punished for what he was doing to her babies .
She was so brave . ''
The couple had separated in November and were in the midst of a custody battle surrounding their kids .
Hannah 's family are now planning to launch a charity in her name to help other victims of domestic violence .
Samaritans ( 116 123 ) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re feeling , or if you ’ re worried about being overheard on the phone , you can email Samaritans at jo @ samaritans.org

Rowan Baxter is alleged to have set fire to a car containing his family before stabbing himself as his three kids died at the scene and wife Hannah later passed away in hospital
Rowan Baxter's wife planned new will just days before being killed in car fire with kids
Hannah Clarke planned writing a new will just days before being killed in a car fire alongside her children, her devastated mother has claimed.
Former rugby league player Rowan Baxter, who played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, is alleged to have doused a car in petrol before setting it alight in an incident which killed the couple and their three children in Brisbane on Wednesday.
Eyewitnesses reported Hannah Clarke jumping from the burning vehicle in flames shouting "he poured petrol on me" before a neighbour rushed to her aid.
She was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women's hospital where she died later on Wednesday evening.
Image: Channel 9) Channel 9)
Rowan Baxter is alleged to have returned to the burning vehicle after he had set it on fire before stabbing himself in the chest, being pronounced dead at the scene alongside children Aaliyah, six, Laianah, four and Trey, three.
Clarke's family have branded their estranged son-in-law "scum" and a "monster" - and it has now been claimed she suffered decade-long abuse and feared for her life days before being killed.
In an emotional with 'A Current Affair' in Australia, heartbroken mum Suzanne said: "She said to me only last week, 'Mum should I do a will?'
Image: AAP/PA Images) AAP/PA Images)
"'What happens to my babies if he kills me? Because he'll go to jail for murder, who gets my children?'
"She said: 'I want you and dad to have them or Nat. I don't want his family to have them.'"
Her father, Lloyd, labelled her a fantastic and devoted mother.
He said: "She did everything for those kids.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"To the end she fought to make sure if he survived he got punished for what he was doing to her babies. She was so brave."
The couple had separated in November and were in the midst of a custody battle surrounding their kids.
Hannah's family are now planning to launch a charity in her name to help other victims of domestic violence.
Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Heartbroken family say student teacher, 22, killed in horror crash 'lit up a room'

The family of a young woman who died in a car crash have remembered how she `` lit up a room '' .
Megan Byrne from Blackburn , Lancashire died when her Mini collided with an Audi Q3 at 10.40am on Thursday .
On the day after the 22-year-old lost her life her parents , Joanne and John , issued a heartfelt tribute , Lancashire Live reported .
In a statement , they said : `` On Thursday 20th February 2020 sadly our beautiful daughter Megan Louise Byrne was taken away .
`` She will be remembered firstly as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exciting wonderful life ahead of her such as her teaching career which she loved and was so dedicated to and meeting the love of her life , Martyn , with whom she was at her happiest .
“ Megan lit the room and blessed so many with her light without knowing it .
She was loved by everyone she came in to contact with .
`` Our lives will never be the same again as a shining star she leaves the earth and brightens up the heavens .
`` Enjoy your birthday with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ princess , rest in peace .
`` With love , Mum , Dad , Josh Sandra , Mike , Martyn , Beth , Grandma , Grandad , Aunties , Uncles , Cousins and all of your friends . ''
Her brother Joshua also shared a few words about her sister .
“ As your little brother , you were a huge influence and a massive role model for me , '' he said .
`` You were my polar opposite but you taught me so much .
`` You gave me confidence with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a fire burning in my heart .
`` You were the best big sister anybody could ask for and it really is a shame , I only properly appreciate it now .
`` I know you ’ re looking down on us wishing we could all be okay , but you made an impact everywhere you went .
`` Life is going to be very different from now on , but it ’ s important that you are remembered although you will definitely never be forgotten .
`` Rest in peace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Josh.
” The driver of the Audi , a 31-year-old woman from Blackburn , suffered minor injuries in the crash , which happened in Elton Road in Belthorn .
Sgt Steve Hardman from Lancashire Police said : “ Firstly , my thoughts remain with Megan ’ s family at this incredibly distressing time .
They are being supported by special trained officers .
“ We need anyone who saw the vehicles in the time leading up to the incident , or the collision itself , to come forward as they could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Megan is one of three woman to lose their life on the roads of Lancashire in a 24-hour period .
Anyone with information , or who witnessed the incident , is asked to contact police on email at 2385 @ lancashire.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident reference 420 of February 20 .

Megan Byrne from Blackburn, Lancashire died after her Mini struck a Audi Q3 on Thursday night, prompting her parents Joanne and John to pay tribute to their 'loyal' and 'beautiful' daughter
The family of a young woman who died in a car crash have remembered how she "lit up a room".
Megan Byrne from Blackburn, Lancashire died when her Mini collided with an Audi Q3 at 10.40am on Thursday.
On the day after the 22-year-old lost her life her parents, Joanne and John, issued a heartfelt tribute, Lancashire Live reported.
In a statement, they said: "On Thursday 20th February 2020 sadly our beautiful daughter Megan Louise Byrne was taken away.
"She will be remembered firstly as a loving and loyal beautiful woman with an exciting wonderful life ahead of her such as her teaching career which she loved and was so dedicated to and meeting the love of her life, Martyn, with whom she was at her happiest.
“Megan lit the room and blessed so many with her light without knowing it. She was loved by everyone she came in to contact with.
"Our lives will never be the same again as a shining star she leaves the earth and brightens up the heavens.
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"Enjoy your birthday with Grandma, night night our perfect precious princess, rest in peace.
"With love, Mum, Dad, Josh Sandra, Mike, Martyn, Beth, Grandma, Grandad, Aunties, Uncles, Cousins and all of your friends."
Her brother Joshua also shared a few words about her sister.
“As your little brother, you were a huge influence and a massive role model for me," he said.
"You were my polar opposite but you taught me so much.
"You gave me confidence with your bold personality and always made sure there was a fire burning in my heart.
"You were the best big sister anybody could ask for and it really is a shame, I only properly appreciate it now.
"I know you’re looking down on us wishing we could all be okay, but you made an impact everywhere you went.
"Life is going to be very different from now on, but it’s important that you are remembered although you will definitely never be forgotten.
"Rest in peace Megan, I loved you so much, Josh.”
The driver of the Audi, a 31-year-old woman from Blackburn, suffered minor injuries in the crash, which happened in Elton Road in Belthorn.
Sgt Steve Hardman from Lancashire Police said: “Firstly, my thoughts remain with Megan’s family at this incredibly distressing time. They are being supported by special trained officers.
“We need anyone who saw the vehicles in the time leading up to the incident, or the collision itself, to come forward as they could have vital information to assist our investigation.”
Megan is one of three woman to lose their life on the roads of Lancashire in a 24-hour period.
Anyone with information, or who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact police on email at 2385@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident reference 420 of February 20.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Newly single Charlotte Crosby poses naked in risky towel selfie after break up

Newly-single Charlotte Crosby risked a very revealing wardrobe malfunction today as she posed naked with nothing but a towel held precariously under her arms to save her modesty .
The 29-year-old was getting ready for an evening at the Bedroom Lounge Bar in Surfers Paradise in Australia ’ s Gold Coast .
Cheersing her fans in a boomerang video , Charlotte clutched an Espresso Martini in one hand and her phone in the other for the risky selfie .
The former Geordie Shore star looked gorgeous as she glowed in her freshly applied make up and sported her hair in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she and Ryan Gallagher had split up after a striking up a romance on I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
Australia .
The reality star insisted that the pair are “ still friends ” and she “ loves him to bits ” .
She admitted the “ bubble popped ” as they adjusted to everyday life after their time in the jungle and struggled with the issue of long distance .
Speaking to Australian publication 10 Daily , Charlotte said : `` When me and Ryan came out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I had been in a very long relationship and I was n't ready to jump into another one . ''
She also admitted that a serious romance was not really where she was at , for the time being anyway .
Charlotte continued : `` I still was n't looking for something serious , he 's at a stage in his life where he is - so we came to a mutual decision that we 'd just cool it off . ''
The reality star is now looking to be single for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she can `` fall in love with herself '' .
She added : `` I just need to have that time on my own where I 'm not worried about anyone else .
I want to be really selfish for one year ! ''
It was believed that the I 'm A Celeb star had jetted back Down Under to see Ryan for Valentine 's Day .
Earlier in the day , Charlotte showed Ryan what he was missing as she posed in a tiny striped bikini making sure her flat stomach @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Charlotte Crosby posed in nothing but a towel as she enjoyed time in Australia's Surfers Paradise following her split from Ryan Gallagher
Newly-single Charlotte Crosby risked a very revealing wardrobe malfunction today as she posed naked with nothing but a towel held precariously under her arms to save her modesty.
The 29-year-old was getting ready for an evening at the Bedroom Lounge Bar in Surfers Paradise in Australia’s Gold Coast.
Cheersing her fans in a boomerang video, Charlotte clutched an Espresso Martini in one hand and her phone in the other for the risky selfie.
The former Geordie Shore star looked gorgeous as she glowed in her freshly applied make up and sported her hair in a half-up-do.
Charlotte confirmed yesterday that she and Ryan Gallagher had split up after a striking up a romance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Australia.
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The reality star insisted that the pair are “still friends” and she “loves him to bits”.
She admitted the “bubble popped” as they adjusted to everyday life after their time in the jungle and struggled with the issue of long distance.
Speaking to Australian publication 10 Daily , Charlotte said: "When me and Ryan came out of the jungle I made no secret that I had been in a very long relationship and I wasn't ready to jump into another one."
Image: @charlottegshore/Instagram) @charlottegshore/Instagram)
She also admitted that a serious romance was not really where she was at, for the time being anyway.
Charlotte continued: "I still wasn't looking for something serious, he's at a stage in his life where he is - so we came to a mutual decision that we'd just cool it off."
The reality star is now looking to be single for the rest of the year, so that she can "fall in love with herself".
Image: Ten) Ten)
She added: "I just need to have that time on my own where I'm not worried about anyone else. I want to be really selfish for one year!"
It was believed that the I'm A Celeb star had jetted back Down Under to see Ryan for Valentine's Day.
Earlier in the day, Charlotte showed Ryan what he was missing as she posed in a tiny striped bikini making sure her flat stomach and washboard abs were on show.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Real-life story of Scottish vicar whose fiery sermons inspired The Great Escape

A Scottish vicar who fought the Nazis has been revealed as the inspiration behind The Great Escape .
Rev Murdo Ewen Macdonald , who joined the Army as a chaplain and became a paratrooper , was wounded and captured in North Africa .
After making his own escape bid by climbing through a loo window en route to a POW camp , he was sent to Stalag Luft III in 1942 .
Now an academic says his “ fiery ” sermons in the camp motivated the breakout – even though his role in The Great Escape may not appear in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr Linda Parker said : “ As chaplain he ’ d have been able to speak to the troops in confidence , to motivate them with the story of his escape attempt .
“ It was his view troops had a Christian duty to try and escape if captured .
His actions would have spread across the Army , inspiring others .
It showed if a humble padre could escape , so could they.
” Nicknamed “ Padre Mac ” , the former boxing champion served as a chaplain with the Queen ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and with the 1st Parachute Brigade .
After being captured he spent two and a half years in prison , mostly in the infamous Stalag Luft III , in Zagan , Poland .
Years later he said : “ To be a good minister one has to be tougher than a commando and a paratrooper .
I know because I ’ ve been both.
” He supervised and helped the men who dug tunnels out of the camp .
Some 76 men escaped on March 25 , 1944 .
All but three were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ More than 100 of us wanted to escape .
Just before I was due to go the Americans asked me to become their chaplain .
My place was taken by a Dane .
He was one of the 50 executed .
I knew all those men .
My best friend was among them .
It was the saddest day of my life .
“ It was cleverly conceived and lethally executed but The Great Escape was a massive disaster .
Those 50 men spent a year engineering their own demise.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star .
After going back to church work he became a theology professor at Glasgow University .
He died in 2004 , aged 89 .
The last survivor of the real-life breakout died aged 99 last year .
Airman Richard Churchill was one of 76 men who escaped Nazi prisoner of war camp , Stalag Luft III , by digging and crawling through tiny tunnels in 1944 Richard , from Devon , was recaptured three days after his escape .
He had been hiding in a barn , where a farmer discovered him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to German forces .

Rev Murdo Ewen Macdonald saw it as his Christian duty to try and escape - and said it was the saddest day of his life when 50 of his fellow prisoners of war were executed for their escape attempt
A Scottish vicar who fought the Nazis has been revealed as the inspiration behind The Great Escape.
Rev Murdo Ewen Macdonald, who joined the Army as a chaplain and became a paratrooper, was wounded and captured in North Africa.
After making his own escape bid by climbing through a loo window en route to a POW camp, he was sent to Stalag Luft III in 1942.
Now an academic says his “fiery” sermons in the camp motivated the breakout – even though his role in The Great Escape may not appear in the 1963 movie with Steve McQueen. Dr Linda Parker said: “As chaplain he’d have been able to speak to the troops in confidence, to motivate them with the story of his escape attempt.
“It was his view troops had a Christian duty to try and escape if captured. His actions would have spread across the Army, inspiring others. It showed if a humble padre could escape, so could they.”
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Nicknamed “Padre Mac”, the former boxing champion served as a chaplain with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders in Aruba, and with the 1st Parachute Brigade.
After being captured he spent two and a half years in prison, mostly in the infamous Stalag Luft III, in Zagan, Poland. Years later he said: “To be a good minister one has to be tougher than a commando and a paratrooper. I know because I’ve been both.”
He supervised and helped the men who dug tunnels out of the camp. Some 76 men escaped on March 25, 1944. All but three were caught and 50 were executed.
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He said: “More than 100 of us wanted to escape. Just before I was due to go the Americans asked me to become their chaplain. My place was taken by a Dane. He was one of the 50 executed. I knew all those men. My best friend was among them. It was the saddest day of my life.
“It was cleverly conceived and lethally executed but The Great Escape was a massive disaster. Those 50 men spent a year engineering their own demise.”
He was awarded the American Bronze Star. After going back to church work he became a theology professor at Glasgow University. He died in 2004, aged 89.
The last survivor of the real-life breakout died aged 99 last year.
Airman Richard Churchill was one of 76 men who escaped Nazi prisoner of war camp, Stalag Luft III, by digging and crawling through tiny tunnels in 1944
Richard, from Devon, was recaptured three days after his escape.
He had been hiding in a barn, where a farmer discovered him and a comrade and handed them over to German forces.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Caitlyn Jenner's son Brandon Jenner 'welcomes twin boys' with wife a month after wedding

Brandon Jenner 's wife Cayley Stoker has reportedly given birth to twin boys .
The reality TV star , who is the son of Caitlyn Jenner and her second wife Linda Thompson , welcomed his sons on February 19 , according to a birth certificate seen by TMZ .
The couple opted not to find out the gender of the twins before they were born and so did n't have a trendy gender reveal party .
The twins ' birth follows the couple 's wedding just a month ago , which was a low-key affair held at the Santa Barbara @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Santa Barbara Courthouse on Jan. 21 with my daughter Eva and Cayley ’ s grandmother , Joan , as our witness , ' Jenner , 38 , told People magazine at the time .
Brody already has a daughter called Eva from his first marriage to Leah Felder .
The couple announced Cayley was pregnant with twins back in August , just weeks after his divorce from Leah was finalised .
He split from Leah in September 2018 and began dating Cayley the following March .
Last summer he spoke about how he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a big sister .
Brandon said : `` Leah , Cayley and I sat down with her and told her what was happening , and she was very excited and happy .
The birth of the twins brings Caitlyn 's total of grandchildren to 18 .
From Kylie Jenner she has baby Stormi , Brody 's three , Burt Jenner 's sons William , Luke and Bodhi and Cassandra Jenner 's daughters Isabella and Francesca .
Caitlyn was also step-grandparent to Kim Kardashian 's four children , North , Saint , Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kids Mason , Penelope and Reign , Rob 's daughter Dream and Khloe 's daughter True .

Caitlyn Jenner's son Brandon Jenner and his wife Cayley Stoker have welcomed twin boys, it's claimed
Brandon Jenner's wife Cayley Stoker has reportedly given birth to twin boys.
The reality TV star, who is the son of Caitlyn Jenner and her second wife Linda Thompson, welcomed his sons on February 19, according to a birth certificate seen by TMZ.
The couple opted not to find out the gender of the twins before they were born and so didn't have a trendy gender reveal party.
The twins' birth follows the couple's wedding just a month ago, which was a low-key affair held at the Santa Barbara Courthouse.
"We wed at the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Jan. 21 with my daughter Eva and Cayley’s grandmother, Joan, as our witness,' Jenner, 38, told People magazine at the time.
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Brody already has a daughter called Eva from his first marriage to Leah Felder.
The couple announced Cayley was pregnant with twins back in August, just weeks after his divorce from Leah was finalised.
He split from Leah in September 2018 and began dating Cayley the following March.
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Last summer he spoke about how he told Eva that she was going to be a big sister.
Brandon said: "Leah, Cayley and I sat down with her and told her what was happening, and she was very excited and happy.
"She's super excited to be a big sister."
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The birth of the twins brings Caitlyn's total of grandchildren to 18.
From Kylie Jenner she has baby Stormi, Brody's three, Burt Jenner's sons William, Luke and Bodhi and Cassandra Jenner's daughters Isabella and Francesca.
Caitlyn was also step-grandparent to Kim Kardashian's four children, North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm, her sister Kourtney's kids Mason, Penelope and Reign, Rob's daughter Dream and Khloe's daughter True.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Man Utd defender Chris Smalling distraught as his dog dies in 'suspected poisoning'

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has been left devastated as his dog Miley died after she allegedly ate rat poison .
Smalling , 30 , is spending the season on loan at Roma , and has been impressing for the Italian club .
He and his wife Sam Cooke have been dealt a huge trauma following the death of Miley , however , and they left an emotional post on social media announcing the news in what they believe to be a poisoning , with two other family dogs , Ruben and Summer , also falling ill but surviving .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wish to cause harm to the dogs , but Smalling and Sam believe rat poison was secretly spread on the land of their house in Rome , report The Sun .
Sam posted a statement online which read : `` When Miley collapsed the vet found a tumour and put the internal bleeding which led to her death down to that , but it turns out that was n't the problem .
`` A few days Ruben and my mum 's dog got ill and , although dismissed by vets , we realised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that had carelessly been put in our garden uncovered without our knowledge .
Obviously Miley being older and smaller was affected the most .
`` Ruben and Summer are on medication and doing much better and will make a full recovery .
It ’ s an awful situation but we are all coping well and trying to implement the many lessons this sad situation has presented us with .
`` Acceptance , forgiveness , faith and making the most of life knowing how quickly it can be taken to name a few .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends and especially Miley who will be in my heart forever . ''
Both Smalling and Sam regularly posted pictures of Miley on Instagram , and have clearly been hugely affected by the shocking incident .

The 30-year-old centre-back is currently on loan at Roma but has been left devastated after the cocker spaniel-Jack Russell cross passed away
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has been left devastated as his dog Miley died after she allegedly ate rat poison.
Smalling, 30, is spending the season on loan at Roma, and has been impressing for the Italian club.
He and his wife Sam Cooke have been dealt a huge trauma following the death of Miley, however, and they left an emotional post on social media announcing the news in what they believe to be a poisoning, with two other family dogs, Ruben and Summer, also falling ill but surviving.
It is not yet known who would wish to cause harm to the dogs, but Smalling and Sam believe rat poison was secretly spread on the land of their house in Rome, report The Sun.
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Sam posted a statement online which read: "When Miley collapsed the vet found a tumour and put the internal bleeding which led to her death down to that, but it turns out that wasn't the problem.
"A few days Ruben and my mum's dog got ill and, although dismissed by vets, we realised that they had all eaten rat poison that had carelessly been put in our garden uncovered without our knowledge. Obviously Miley being older and smaller was affected the most.
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"Ruben and Summer are on medication and doing much better and will make a full recovery. It’s an awful situation but we are all coping well and trying to implement the many lessons this sad situation has presented us with.
"Acceptance, forgiveness, faith and making the most of life knowing how quickly it can be taken to name a few.
"Big love to all our furry friends and especially Miley who will be in my heart forever."
Both Smalling and Sam regularly posted pictures of Miley on Instagram, and have clearly been hugely affected by the shocking incident.


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Toddler murdered in her own home finally laid to rest after two-and-a-half years

A little girl murdered in her own home has finally been laid to rest after a two-and-a-half year wait .
Eve Leatherland was just 22 months old when she was beaten and drugged by her mother 's boyfriend at her home in Liskeard , Cornwall , in 2017 .
Eve 's family said their painful goodbyes at a service organised by her father , reports CornwallLive .
In a beautiful tribute posted online Dean wrote : `` Too good for this world .
`` We all know they needed a princess in heaven and heaven got the best there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my princess but remember one thing.. if one day you find your prince just remember I ’ m daddy and your my princess .
`` I love you more than you ’ ll ever know and today we lay you to sleep in your forever bed I love you night night my angel xxxxx you kept the sun shining all day . ''
Pictures shared of the day show Eve 's grave covered in beautiful pink flowers and white flowers .
Her little pink coffin was taken to the church in a carriage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dean said he had to fight to bring his little girl home because he had to obtain the necessary legal permissions .
It took more than two years for him to be able to bury his daughter .
Eve 's mother Abigail Leatherland met Tom Curd on Facebook and soon moved him into the Liskeard home she shared with her two young children .
During a two-week trial at Truro Crown Court , the jury was told how Eve was repeatedly beaten by Curd .
He left her with multiple rib fractures and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days prior to her death .
The toddler died after being given a fatal dose of the drug Codeine .
The prosecution said Curd administered to the child in a bid to hide the injuries he had inflicted .
The youngster ’ s lifeless body was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth on October 5 , 2017 .
Experts believe she had died hours before help was sought .
The judge told Leatherland she did not take any steps to protect Eve and failed her daughter .
Curd , 31 , of Watford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being convicted of murder .
He will serve a minimum of 20 years in prison .
Leatherland , 26 , formerly of Liskeard , was jailed for three-and-a-half years after she was convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child

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Eve Leatherland, was just 22 months old when she was beaten and drugged by her mother's boyfriend at her home in Liskeard, Cornwall, in 2017
Toddler murdered in her own home finally laid to rest after two-and-a-half years
A little girl murdered in her own home has finally been laid to rest after a two-and-a-half year wait.
Eve Leatherland was just 22 months old when she was beaten and drugged by her mother's boyfriend at her home in Liskeard, Cornwall, in 2017.
Eve's family said their painful goodbyes at a service organised by her father, reports CornwallLive.
In a beautiful tribute posted online Dean wrote: "Too good for this world.
"We all know they needed a princess in heaven and heaven got the best there is. You my princess will always be my princess but remember one thing.. if one day you find your prince just remember I’m daddy and your my princess.
"I love you more than you’ll ever know and today we lay you to sleep in your forever bed I love you night night my angel xxxxx you kept the sun shining all day."
Pictures shared of the day show Eve's grave covered in beautiful pink flowers and white flowers.
Her little pink coffin was taken to the church in a carriage pulled by four stunning white horses.
Image: Dean Bird / SWNS.com) Dean Bird / SWNS.com)
Dean said he had to fight to bring his little girl home because he had to obtain the necessary legal permissions.
It took more than two years for him to be able to bury his daughter.
Eve's mother Abigail Leatherland met Tom Curd on Facebook and soon moved him into the Liskeard home she shared with her two young children.
Image: Dean Bird / SWNS.com) Dean Bird / SWNS.com)
During a two-week trial at Truro Crown Court, the jury was told how Eve was repeatedly beaten by Curd.
He left her with multiple rib fractures and two fractures to her skull in the days prior to her death.
The toddler died after being given a fatal dose of the drug Codeine.
Image: SWNS.COM) SWNS.COM)
The prosecution said Curd administered to the child in a bid to hide the injuries he had inflicted.
The youngster’s lifeless body was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth on October 5, 2017. Experts believe she had died hours before help was sought.
The judge told Leatherland she did not take any steps to protect Eve and failed her daughter.
Curd, 31, of Watford, was given a life sentence after being convicted of murder. He will serve a minimum of 20 years in prison.
Leatherland, 26, formerly of Liskeard, was jailed for three-and-a-half years after she was convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child


thedailymirror--2020-02-21--Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says Muslim men should be profiled at airports

Ryanair 's boss said Muslim men should be profiled at airports because 'that is where the risk is coming from ' .
Chief executive Michael O'Leary argued it would generally be 'males of a Muslim persuasion ' to be flagged under the terror prevention system .
The 58-year-old also called for checks on families to be relaxed as they are less likely to 'blow them all up ' .
In an interview with The Times , he said : “ Who are the bombers ?
They are going to be single males travelling on their own .
`` If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on you go ; the chances you are going to blow them all up is zero .
“ You can ’ t say stuff , because it ’ s racism , but it will generally be males of a Muslim persuasion .
Thirty years ago it was the Irish .
If that is where the threat is coming from , deal with the threat.
” MPs and charities have slammed the businessman , who has worked for Ryanair for more than 30 years , accusing him of Islamophobia and whipping up racial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council of Britain said Mr O'Leary openly advocated for discrimination against males who presumably 'look or act like a Muslim ' .
They added : `` This is the very definition of Islamophobia . ''
Khalid Mahmood , the Labour MP for Birmingham Perry Barr , who is also a Muslim , pointed out that followers of the religion are not just from one race .
He said : `` He 's effectively saying 'everyone is game - if they look like a Muslim then they must be a terrorist ' .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; it gives succour to people of a fascist mindset .
In Germany this week a white person killed eight people .
`` Should we profile white people to see if they ’ re fascists ?
He ’ s being very blinkered and is actually encouraging racism .
`` If he can tell me what colour Muslims are then I ’ d be very happy to learn from him — you can ’ t judge a book by its cover .
`` Security at airports is not an easy process but these comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not the way to deal with it . ''
A security source told The Times it would be unlawful to profile single Asian or Muslim males .
Mr O'Leary has previously made controversial remarks about environmentalists and obese and disabled people .
He once said : `` The best thing you can do with environmentalists is shoot them . ''
Mr O'Leary also believes travel agents deserve the same treatment , saying once : `` Screw the travel agents .
`` Take the f***ers out and shoot them .
What have they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He famously proposed coin-operated toilets on flights and dressed up as the pope to launch Ryanair 's new route from Dublin to Rome .

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said 'males of a Muslim persuasion' should be profiled at airports as 'that is where the risk is coming from', with the Muslim Council of Britain accusing him of Islamophobia
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says Muslim men should be profiled at airports
Ryanair's boss said Muslim men should be profiled at airports because 'that is where the risk is coming from'.
Chief executive Michael O'Leary argued it would generally be 'males of a Muslim persuasion' to be flagged under the terror prevention system.
The 58-year-old also called for checks on families to be relaxed as they are less likely to 'blow them all up'.
In an interview with The Times, he said: “Who are the bombers? They are going to be single males travelling on their own.
"If you are travelling with a family of kids, on you go; the chances you are going to blow them all up is zero.
Image: PA) PA)
“You can’t say stuff, because it’s racism, but it will generally be males of a Muslim persuasion. Thirty years ago it was the Irish. If that is where the threat is coming from, deal with the threat.”
MPs and charities have slammed the businessman, who has worked for Ryanair for more than 30 years, accusing him of Islamophobia and whipping up racial hatred.
A spokesman for the Muslim Council of Britain said Mr O'Leary openly advocated for discrimination against males who presumably 'look or act like a Muslim'.
Image: BPM) BPM)
They added: "This is the very definition of Islamophobia."
Khalid Mahmood, the Labour MP for Birmingham Perry Barr, who is also a Muslim, pointed out that followers of the religion are not just from one race.
He said: "He's effectively saying 'everyone is game - if they look like a Muslim then they must be a terrorist'.
"It doesn’t improve community relations; it gives succour to people of a fascist mindset. In Germany this week a white person killed eight people.
"Should we profile white people to see if they’re fascists? He’s being very blinkered and is actually encouraging racism.
"If he can tell me what colour Muslims are then I’d be very happy to learn from him — you can’t judge a book by its cover.
"Security at airports is not an easy process but these comments do not contribute to the debate and are not the way to deal with it."
A security source told The Times it would be unlawful to profile single Asian or Muslim males.
Mr O'Leary has previously made controversial remarks about environmentalists and obese and disabled people.
He once said: "The best thing you can do with environmentalists is shoot them."
Mr O'Leary also believes travel agents deserve the same treatment, saying once: "Screw the travel agents.
"Take the f***ers out and shoot them. What have they done for passengers over the years?"
He famously proposed coin-operated toilets on flights and dressed up as the pope to launch Ryanair's new route from Dublin to Rome.
A spokesman for Ryanair said: “The headline in today’s paper is simply inaccurate. No call for extra checks on any group or persons was made. Michael was only calling for more effective airport security checks which would do away with much of the unnecessary queues at airport security today for all passengers.
"He apologises sincerely for any offence caused to any group by today’s inaccurate headline."


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Couple furious after spending £37k on 'nearly new' caravan that was 12 years old

A couple who thought they were buying a nearly new caravan were in fact buying one which was 12 years old - but by the time they realised it was too late .
Martin and Senga Burke paid £37,500 for the Willerby Vogue static home in November 2018 after being told it was just 12 months old .
After transferring the money to Crown Park Sales , based in Arbroath , Scotland , they became suspicious when the business failed to hand over any official documentation .
When the couple investigated further , they found the caravan was not built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mrs Burke and her husband took Crown Park to Perth Sheriff Court to claim repayment of the £37,500 they were conned into paying for the caravan .
After hearing part of the evidence , Crown Park reached an out-of-court settlement to pay the couple off and bring the action to an end .
Mrs Burke told the court that company director Cresswell Welch , 56 , had clearly claimed the caravan was a year old and represented a good deal .
`` They told us it was a year old , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in an excellent part of the caravan park with views to St Andrews .
`` We specifically mentioned that we were pleased the purchase was going ahead and that the caravan was only a year old . ''
Welch tried to claim the van was already insured , but when Mrs Burke and her husband made further inquiries after the completed the sale they found out it was in fact 12 years old .
`` He said we did n't need to bother , because he had it insured , '' Mrs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exactly sure what to expect , but we thought we should have been given more documents than we got . ''
The couple 's writ against the company stated : `` He represented to them that the caravan was only one year old .
`` The pursuers agreed that the price was an attractive one , given that the caravan was only one year old , and agreed to purchase the caravan at the price of £37,500 .
`` They paid a deposit of £3,500 by credit card .
Later the same day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There was no documentation to prove the date of manufacture . ''
`` Several attempts by the couple to get the van 's full details for insurance purposes were blanked by Crown Park and they resorted to checking the serial number plate .
`` They checked the identification plate on the caravan and made further inquiries which revealed that the caravan was not built in 2017 , but in 2006 .
`` The defenders engaged in a prohibited practice .
They engaged in an unfair commercial practice by undertaking a misleading action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false information which was untruthful which was likely to cause the average consumer to take a transactional decision he would not have taken otherwise .
`` They provided false and untruthful information about the main characteristics of the product , namely its date of manufacture .
`` The pursuers are entitled to 'unwind ' the contract by rejecting the product .
The defenders have a duty to give a refund of the price paid . ''
Crown Park , which had initially denied the claim before reaching a settlement , have been asked @ @ @

Martin and Senga Burke paid £37,500 for the caravan at Crown Park Sales, based in Arbroath, Scotland in November 2018 after being told it was nearly new, but it was in fact 12 years old
Couple furious after spending £37k on 'nearly new' caravan that was 12 years old
A couple who thought they were buying a nearly new caravan were in fact buying one which was 12 years old - but by the time they realised it was too late.
Martin and Senga Burke paid £37,500 for the Willerby Vogue static home in November 2018 after being told it was just 12 months old.
After transferring the money to Crown Park Sales, based in Arbroath, Scotland, they became suspicious when the business failed to hand over any official documentation.
When the couple investigated further, they found the caravan was not built in 2017, but in 2006.
Mrs Burke and her husband took Crown Park to Perth Sheriff Court to claim repayment of the £37,500 they were conned into paying for the caravan.
After hearing part of the evidence, Crown Park reached an out-of-court settlement to pay the couple off and bring the action to an end.
Mrs Burke told the court that company director Cresswell Welch, 56, had clearly claimed the caravan was a year old and represented a good deal.
Image: Perthshire Picture Agency) Perthshire Picture Agency)
"They told us it was a year old," she said.
"He told us it was in an excellent part of the caravan park with views to St Andrews.
"We specifically mentioned that we were pleased the purchase was going ahead and that the caravan was only a year old."
Welch tried to claim the van was already insured, but when Mrs Burke and her husband made further inquiries after the completed the sale they found out it was in fact 12 years old.
"He said we didn't need to bother, because he had it insured," Mrs Burke said.
"We weren't exactly sure what to expect, but we thought we should have been given more documents than we got."
The couple's writ against the company stated: "He represented to them that the caravan was only one year old.
"The pursuers agreed that the price was an attractive one, given that the caravan was only one year old, and agreed to purchase the caravan at the price of £37,500.
"They paid a deposit of £3,500 by credit card. Later the same day they made a bank transfer of £34,000. There was no documentation to prove the date of manufacture."
Image: Willerby) Willerby)
"Several attempts by the couple to get the van's full details for insurance purposes were blanked by Crown Park and they resorted to checking the serial number plate.
"They checked the identification plate on the caravan and made further inquiries which revealed that the caravan was not built in 2017, but in 2006.
"The defenders engaged in a prohibited practice. They engaged in an unfair commercial practice by undertaking a misleading action.
"They did so by providing false information which was untruthful which was likely to cause the average consumer to take a transactional decision he would not have taken otherwise.
"They provided false and untruthful information about the main characteristics of the product, namely its date of manufacture.
"The pursuers are entitled to 'unwind' the contract by rejecting the product. The defenders have a duty to give a refund of the price paid."
Crown Park, which had initially denied the claim before reaching a settlement, have been asked for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder rematch predictions from the experts

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have divided pundits , fighters and fans ahead of their rematch - and even the bookies ca n't split the heavyweights .
The rivals fought to a controversial draw 14 months ago in Los Angeles with Fury picking himself up off the canvas twice before the judges scored the bout a split draw .
Although an immediate rematch did not materialise , Fury and Wilder won two fights in the interim and are finally ready to resume their rivalry .
And with just hours to go until the first bell , here are predictions from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of boxing ... '' I like Deontay Wilder to win , possibly by knockout , but , in truth , I do n't see either guy being knocked out .
I think that Wilder not only has that powerful right hand , but that he has improved in his ability to set it up .
`` On the other hand , I know that Tyson Fury has excellent boxing abilities and a tremendous chin from the way that he got up from the two knockdowns in their previous fight .
In the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in shape and that he will use his speed and power to get the job done . ''
`` Never bet against a puncher , particularly one like Deontay Wilder .
I look at Wilder like I do at a Mike Tyson , another puncher .
I see Wilder winning this rematch with Tyson Fury by 10th-round knockout . ''
`` I think it 's a very difficult fight to call .
Fury won the last one by a mile , but I think Wilder will be more aggressive this time , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilder can win by KO at any moment , but put a gun to my head , and I 'd say Fury on points . ''
`` Deontay Wilder can box and win , but I think that his power will be the difference in defeating Tyson Fury .
I believe that it will go to a decision again , but with Deontay Wilder winning it . ''
`` I 'm picking Deontay Wilder based on his confidence and the fact that he does all of the right things to remain in great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his craft .
`` Wilder 's not just a big guy with a right hand , but he 's also become more calculated in his approach .
That 's why I 'm picking him to win this second fight against Tyson Fury . ''
`` He needs to be even more careful this time , but he looks like he 's put in some serious work and is ready finish what he started last time . ''
`` I have not had this hard of a time picking a winner of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very long time .
I honestly believe that this fight right here will seal both of their legacies .
`` This is a 50-50 fight for several reasons .
Deontay Wilder will be much more patient and freer from the anxiety he had trying to put on a big show in the first fight .
Tyson Fury is now two years from depression , two fights from the retirement he came out of to fight Wilder .
`` Fury has changed trainers in order to take the fight to Wilder and win by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and quickness , while Wilder is still powerful and more confident .
It 's going to be a great fight .
`` It 's razor thin until the end .
I 'm picking Wilder to win by KO , Fury by points , or Fury by KO .
This is a 50-50 fight .
I said on 'Inside PBC Boxing ' a couple of weeks ago that Wilder wins by KO , but I 'm picking the fans to win . ''
`` Deontay Wilder will knock out Tyson Fury in the seventh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I know that he can do , which is stay on the outside , use his jab , throw that right hand over the jab . ''
`` I 'm going with Deontay Wilder , and I think it 's going to be a knockout in round seven .
I think it will be a rematch similar to the one with Luis Ortiz , whom he stopped in the 10th round the first time and in the seventh round the second time .
`` Wilder will be patient , wait for his opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I think Wilder lands the big right hand and that , this time , Fury does n't get up . ''
`` I 'm going with Deontay Wilder , who is one of the most dangerous punchers in boxing history .
There 's something about the first time that you step into the ring with an opponent , the entire , ' I 've never seen you ; you 've never seen me before . '
`` But the fact is , Wilder now knows the movement , the speed and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of course , Fury has the ability to dance , move around and change it up .
But as long as Wilder can keep up with and move with him , I believe that he will do what he does best .
`` I believe that Wilder can end the fight at any moment , aiming that right hand straight down the pipe , which he just about did in the last fight .
It 's a tremendous event , I missed the first one , but I 'll be present at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivalry .
Team BombZquad . ''
`` I 've got Deontay Wilder knocking out Tyson Fury in the eighth round .
Wilder will be much more aggressive than he was in their first fight .
Wilder will catch Fury with a big shot in the eighth round . ''
`` I feel like it 's going to be Tyson Fury on points , but it 's a fight between the two best fighters in the weight class .
`` The onus is Deontay Wilder to make the adjustments , whereas if Fury fights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he 's probably going to get the decision .
`` I do think that Fury has to be careful with getting careless in spots , but Wilder ca n't just fight believing that he can land one shot and get him out of there .
`` Fury is a great boxer who can probably be better at avoiding the shot the second time around because he knows what he 's dealing with . ''
`` Tyson Fury can win this fight with Deontay Wilder in any way that he wants , whether by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on points .
`` But the way that Fury 's looking in training , I will say that he wins by stoppage or knockout , and I 'll say he wins in round number two .
`` I 'm a former Kronk Gym fighter , and he 's being trained by [ Emanuel Steward 's nephew Javon ] SugarHill Steward , and you know what all of us Kronk Gym fighters want - knockouts . ''
`` I am picking Deontay Wilder to win the rematch with Tyson Fury , and I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or nine .
`` I just believe that Wilder will be better than he was in the last fight , and you can just look at his record in rematches against Bermane Stiverne and Luis Ortiz . ''
`` Deontay Wilder 's gon na win by knockout .
I believe that Tyson Fury will be out-boxing Wilder for most of the rounds , but then , he will get stopped by that powerful right hand in the eighth . ''
`` I believe this fight will be a lot more explosive then the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel Tyson Fury ca n't hurt him and will go for the KO very early and fade later in the fight .
Tyson will get him out of there anywhere after the eighth round . ''
`` Deontay Wilder will win a decision over Tyson Fury , who will be coming in respecting Wilder 's power and being wary of taking a shot based on all of the evidence of Wilder 's previous fights with me , and from their first fight .
`` Looking at what Wilder was able to do with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first fight and also much sooner than that in our second fight , he 's going to be worrying about taking a similar shot , otherwise , there 's a locomotive coming . ''
`` I think Deontay Wilder will knock out Tyson Fury , it 's just a matter of when he lands the right hand or the left hook and finishes him off .
`` Wilder 's power saved him in the last round against Fury the first time , but I think that now that Fury has tasted Wilder 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in the back of his mind .
`` Whether it 's the first or the last round , just like Fury was doing well in the first fight , I think it 's going to be a knockout for Wilder . ''

After their first fight ended in a controversial draw, experts and pundits are split on how the second installment of Fury vs Wilder will pan out
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have divided pundits, fighters and fans ahead of their rematch - and even the bookies can't split the heavyweights.
The rivals fought to a controversial draw 14 months ago in Los Angeles with Fury picking himself up off the canvas twice before the judges scored the bout a split draw.
Although an immediate rematch did not materialise, Fury and Wilder won two fights in the interim and are finally ready to resume their rivalry.
And with just hours to go until the first bell, here are predictions from the great and good from the world of boxing...
Sugar Ray Leonard, Hall of Famer - Wilder W 12
"I like Deontay Wilder to win, possibly by knockout, but, in truth, I don't see either guy being knocked out. I think that Wilder not only has that powerful right hand, but that he has improved in his ability to set it up.
"On the other hand, I know that Tyson Fury has excellent boxing abilities and a tremendous chin from the way that he got up from the two knockdowns in their previous fight. In the end, I think that Wilder is always in shape and that he will use his speed and power to get the job done."
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Manny Pacquiao, WBA Welterweight World Champion - Wilder KO 10
"Never bet against a puncher, particularly one like Deontay Wilder. I look at Wilder like I do at a Mike Tyson, another puncher. I see Wilder winning this rematch with Tyson Fury by 10th-round knockout."
Carl Frampton, former two-weight world champion - Fury W 12
"I think it's a very difficult fight to call. Fury won the last one by a mile, but I think Wilder will be more aggressive this time, which may play into Fury's hands. Wilder can win by KO at any moment, but put a gun to my head, and I'd say Fury on points."
Thomas Hearns, Hall of Famer - Wilder W 12
"Deontay Wilder can box and win, but I think that his power will be the difference in defeating Tyson Fury. I believe that it will go to a decision again, but with Deontay Wilder winning it."
Evander Holyfield, Hall of Famer - Wilder W 12
"I'm picking Deontay Wilder based on his confidence and the fact that he does all of the right things to remain in great shape, and that he's committed to his craft.
"Wilder's not just a big guy with a right hand, but he's also become more calculated in his approach. That's why I'm picking him to win this second fight against Tyson Fury."
Michael Conlan, WBO No. 1 Featherweight Contender - Fury by decision
"He needs to be even more careful this time, but he looks like he's put in some serious work and is ready finish what he started last time."
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Shawn Porter, former two-time world welterweight champion - Wilder KO
"I have not had this hard of a time picking a winner of a fight after dissecting every component in a very long time. I honestly believe that this fight right here will seal both of their legacies.
"This is a 50-50 fight for several reasons. Deontay Wilder will be much more patient and freer from the anxiety he had trying to put on a big show in the first fight. Tyson Fury is now two years from depression, two fights from the retirement he came out of to fight Wilder.
"Fury has changed trainers in order to take the fight to Wilder and win by KO. Fury still has his speed and quickness, while Wilder is still powerful and more confident. It's going to be a great fight.
"It's razor thin until the end. I'm picking Wilder to win by KO, Fury by points, or Fury by KO. This is a 50-50 fight. I said on 'Inside PBC Boxing' a couple of weeks ago that Wilder wins by KO, but I'm picking the fans to win."
Larry Holmes, Hall of Famer - Wilder KO 7-8
"Deontay Wilder will knock out Tyson Fury in the seventh or eighth round if he does what I know that he can do, which is stay on the outside, use his jab, throw that right hand over the jab."
Adam Kownacki, undefeated heavyweight contender - Wilder KO 7
"I'm going with Deontay Wilder, and I think it's going to be a knockout in round seven. I think it will be a rematch similar to the one with Luis Ortiz, whom he stopped in the 10th round the first time and in the seventh round the second time.
"Wilder will be patient, wait for his opening, and then, he will deliver. I think Wilder lands the big right hand and that, this time, Fury doesn't get up."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Keith Thurman, former unified welterweight world champion - Wilder KO
"I'm going with Deontay Wilder, who is one of the most dangerous punchers in boxing history. There's something about the first time that you step into the ring with an opponent, the entire, 'I've never seen you; you've never seen me before.'
"But the fact is, Wilder now knows the movement, the speed and the tactics that Tyson Fury has, but, of course, Fury has the ability to dance, move around and change it up. But as long as Wilder can keep up with and move with him, I believe that he will do what he does best.
"I believe that Wilder can end the fight at any moment, aiming that right hand straight down the pipe, which he just about did in the last fight. It's a tremendous event, I missed the first one, but I'll be present at this next one and another great heavyweight rivalry. Team BombZquad."
Mikey Garcia, former four-division world champion - Wilder KO 8
"I've got Deontay Wilder knocking out Tyson Fury in the eighth round. Wilder will be much more aggressive than he was in their first fight. Wilder will catch Fury with a big shot in the eighth round."
Paulie Malignaggi, former two-division world champion - Fury W 12
"I feel like it's going to be Tyson Fury on points, but it's a fight between the two best fighters in the weight class.
"The onus is Deontay Wilder to make the adjustments, whereas if Fury fights the same fight, odds are, he's probably going to get the decision.
"I do think that Fury has to be careful with getting careless in spots, but Wilder can't just fight believing that he can land one shot and get him out of there.
"Fury is a great boxer who can probably be better at avoiding the shot the second time around because he knows what he's dealing with."
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Andy Lee, former middleweight world champion - Fury KO 2
"Tyson Fury can win this fight with Deontay Wilder in any way that he wants, whether by stoppage or knockout or accumulation of punishment on points.
"But the way that Fury's looking in training, I will say that he wins by stoppage or knockout, and I'll say he wins in round number two.
"I'm a former Kronk Gym fighter, and he's being trained by [Emanuel Steward's nephew Javon] SugarHill Steward, and you know what all of us Kronk Gym fighters want - knockouts."
Anthony Dirrell, former two-time super middleweight champion - Wilder KO 8
"I am picking Deontay Wilder to win the rematch with Tyson Fury, and I think that it will happen in Round eight or nine.
"I just believe that Wilder will be better than he was in the last fight, and you can just look at his record in rematches against Bermane Stiverne and Luis Ortiz."
Charles Martin, former world heavyweight champion - Wilder KO 8
"Deontay Wilder's gonna win by knockout. I believe that Tyson Fury will be out-boxing Wilder for most of the rounds, but then, he will get stopped by that powerful right hand in the eighth."
John Ryder, former WBA interim super middleweight champion - Fury KO
"I believe this fight will be a lot more explosive then the first. I believe Deontay Wilder will feel Tyson Fury can't hurt him and will go for the KO very early and fade later in the fight. Tyson will get him out of there anywhere after the eighth round."
Luis Ortiz, heavyweight contender - Wilder W 12
"Deontay Wilder will win a decision over Tyson Fury, who will be coming in respecting Wilder's power and being wary of taking a shot based on all of the evidence of Wilder's previous fights with me, and from their first fight.
"Looking at what Wilder was able to do with me during the championship rounds of our first fight and also much sooner than that in our second fight, he's going to be worrying about taking a similar shot, otherwise, there's a locomotive coming."
Bermane Stiverne, former world heavyweight champion - Wilder KO
"I think Deontay Wilder will knock out Tyson Fury, it's just a matter of when he lands the right hand or the left hook and finishes him off.
"Wilder's power saved him in the last round against Fury the first time, but I think that now that Fury has tasted Wilder's power, I think that has to be in the back of his mind.
"Whether it's the first or the last round, just like Fury was doing well in the first fight, I think it's going to be a knockout for Wilder."