thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Steph McGovern bursts into tears as she says goodbye to BBC Breakfast after giving birth

Steph McGovern shed a tear on BBC Breakfast this morning as she said an emotional farewell to the show during a live send-off .
The presenter , 37 , joined BBC stars Dan Walker and Louise Minchin on the red sofa to enjoy a final goodbye before she heads to Channel 4 for her new show 'The Steph Show . '
The Journalist could n't fight back her emotions as she was treated to a montage of her best bits over the past decade .
Louise handed a tissue to the new mum and joked : `` Oh we didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''
Dan added : `` We had a laugh , didn ’ t we ? ''
Steph then emotionally thanked the show she has worked on for the past 8 years and sweetly called them her `` family . ''
She gushed about her experience , saying : `` I know , I totally didn ’ t expect to cry .
It ’ s been brilliant , and do you know what ?
I love the family here .
`` The team behind the scenes who work day and night to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew and everything ! ''
The former BBC Breakfast star left the show in October 2019 to go on maternity leave as she prepared to welcome her first child .
Steph joked about being a new mum after welcoming her baby girl in November .
She said : `` I have a new found respect for parents .
It ’ s like you ’ re living with a tiny dictator ! ''
It is Steph 's first child with her TV executive girlfriend , whose identity she has never revealed .
Fellow Breakfast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steph to reminisce about their time together in a nostalgic chat on the red sofa .
And Bill Turnbull made a guest appearance via video link , saying how he `` always knew she would have star quality '' .
Steph 's emotional goodbye on today 's show comes as she prepares to host her own show for Channel 4 in Leeds .
She 'll host The Steph Show from spring 2020 , a new daily live programme with a mix of entertainment , lifestyle and light current affairs with plenty of famous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a well-known co-host each week as they talk about the days topics in front of a live audience .
She previously spoke of her excitement for her new venture , revealing : `` I 'm really chuffed to be creating my own live show .
`` This is a dream come true for me and I ca n't wait to get started ... '' A BBC insider also previously Mirror Online that Steph did n't want to continue with her gruelling early-morning shifts after she gives birth next month .
`` She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be exclusively signed to Channel 4 , '' they went on .
`` It means she 'll be able to continue working with the BBC on shows like Watchdog . ''
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The former host couldn't fight back the tears as she joined presenters Dan Walker and Louise Minchin for an emotional send off before she heads to Channel 4 for new show
Steph McGovern bursts into tears as she says goodbye to BBC Breakfast after giving birth
Steph McGovern shed a tear on BBC Breakfast this morning as she said an emotional farewell to the show during a live send-off.
The presenter, 37, joined BBC stars Dan Walker and Louise Minchin on the red sofa to enjoy a final goodbye before she heads to Channel 4 for her new show 'The Steph Show.'
The Journalist couldn't fight back her emotions as she was treated to a montage of her best bits over the past decade.
Louise handed a tissue to the new mum and joked: "Oh we didn’t mean to make you cry!"
Dan added: "We had a laugh, didn’t we?"
Steph then emotionally thanked the show she has worked on for the past 8 years and sweetly called them her "family."
She gushed about her experience, saying: "I know, I totally didn’t expect to cry. It’s been brilliant, and do you know what? I love the family here.
"The team behind the scenes who work day and night to make us look good, and all the crew and everything!"
The former BBC Breakfast star left the show in October 2019 to go on maternity leave as she prepared to welcome her first child.
Steph joked about being a new mum after welcoming her baby girl in November. She said: "I have a new found respect for parents. It’s like you’re living with a tiny dictator!"
It is Steph's first child with her TV executive girlfriend, whose identity she has never revealed.
Fellow Breakfast presenters Carol Kirkwood and Sally Nugent surprised Steph to reminisce about their time together in a nostalgic chat on the red sofa.
And Bill Turnbull made a guest appearance via video link, saying how he "always knew she would have star quality".
Steph's emotional goodbye on today's show comes as she prepares to host her own show for Channel 4 in Leeds.
She'll host The Steph Show from spring 2020, a new daily live programme with a mix of entertainment, lifestyle and light current affairs with plenty of famous guests.
The host will be joined by a well-known co-host each week as they talk about the days topics in front of a live audience.
She previously spoke of her excitement for her new venture, revealing: "I'm really chuffed to be creating my own live show.
"This is a dream come true for me and I can't wait to get started..."
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
A BBC insider also previously Mirror Online that Steph didn't want to continue with her gruelling early-morning shifts after she gives birth next month.
"She is definitely leaving Breakfast but won't be exclusively signed to Channel 4," they went on.
"It means she'll be able to continue working with the BBC on shows like Watchdog."
*BBC Breakfast airs weekdays at 6am.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Two passengers arrested at Heathrow after brawl with cabin crew over seats

Two passengers have been arrested at Heathrow Airport after a brawl erupted on a Pakistan International Airlines flight from Lahore to London over seats .
The airline tweeted about the incident , saying the disruption happened about PIA flight PK757 to Heathrow Airport .
PIA accused the passengers of assaulting crew in a fight over payment for seats aboard the aircraft .
Footage Pakistan news site ARY reported was filmed aboard the plane appears to show a passenger gesturing at two uniformed cabin crew .
The airline 's tweet said : `` Two passengers unwilling to pay for bulkhead seats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London were involved in a heated argument and brawl with our crew creating distress during the flight .
`` The passengers were informed that as per policy bulkhead seats can only be availed after additional payment but they refused and occupied the seats forcefully .
`` PIA crew exercised complete restraint with the passengers despite their aggressive behaviour and assault .
The passengers were issued a warning before being reported , but they did not relent . ''
The airline said police in London were investigating .
The Met Police and PIA have @ @ @ @ @

Pakistan International Airlines reported alleged fight between passengers and cabin crew about seats aboard PIA flight PK757 en route from Lahore to London
Police called out to Heathrow flight after 'brawl with cabin crew over seats'
Police were called out after a flight on a Heathrow-bound flight after a brawl erupted with cabin crew, according to Pakistan International Airlines.
The airline tweeted about the incident, saying the disruption happened about PIA flight PK757 to Heathrow Airport.
Met Police said the force was called to reports of the flight two days ago, however no arrests were made.
PIA accused the passengers of assaulting crew in a fight over payment for seats aboard the aircraft.
Footage Pakistan news site ARY reported was filmed aboard the plane appears to show a passenger gesturing at two uniformed cabin crew.
The airline's tweet said: "Two passengers unwilling to pay for bulkhead seats onboard PIA Flight PK757 from Lahore to London were involved in a heated argument and brawl with our crew creating distress during the flight.
"The passengers were informed that as per policy bulkhead seats can only be availed after additional payment but they refused and occupied the seats forcefully.
"PIA crew exercised complete restraint with the passengers despite their aggressive behaviour and assault. The passengers were issued a warning before being reported, but they did not relent."
PIA has been contacted for further comment.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Bianca Gascoigne looks unrecognisable on night out after dad Paul's GMB breakdown

Bianca Gascoigne looked unrecognisable after being spotted on a night out in London .
The former glamour model , 33 , showcased her killer curves in the sizzling number last night following her Dad 's emotional breakdown on Good Morning Britain .
The blonde bombshell looked nothing short of sensational as she displayed her jaw-dropping physique in the skin-tight red dress which accentuated her tiny waist and ample assets .
The former Celebrity Big Brother star - who looks unrecognisable in comparison to her reality TV days - finished off the classy look with a classic black clutch bag and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her ankles .
She wore her recently dyed blonde locks in a waved , sleek style and aimed to tone down the bright look with a smoky eye and a nude lip colour .
Her appearance comes after dad Paul Gascoigne , has recently made a number of confessions regarding his addiction with alcohol .
The legendary football player , 52 , broke down in tears on Good Morning Britain as he opened up about how talking to the public helped him through his darkest periods .
Gazza has long struggled with alcoholism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelled out £20,000 on anti-alcohol pellets .
Speaking months after he was cleared of sexually assaulting a woman on a train , ending a turbulent few years for the star , he told the Mirror about his life-changing op in 2018 .
He said : `` I ’ ve been to Australia , and spent £20,000 including all the travel , to get an operation that stops me drinking .
You get pellets in your stomach and it makes you feel sick if you have too much .
`` It means you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wine and socialise , but you can not have any more . ''
Talking to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid yesterday , he said : `` There 's been long spells when I do n't drink ... being an alcoholic there 's sometimes you just want to get smashed . ''
After admitting that he had a relapse at Christmas , he said : `` I 'm no angel but I 'm an honest guy . ''
Gazza began to get emotional when he spoke about how the public had helped him through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the bad stuff I did , '' he said .
`` When I feel bad I go down to the high street . ''
Bianca 's glamorous night out came hours after the reality babe was outed on Instagram by Katie Price because she left a comment under her ex boyfriend 's latest post .
Katie lashed out at the 33-year-old after she left a flirty comment on Kris Boyson ’ s topless photo .
Kris captioned his sizzling snap : `` Man with a Pan - Yeah I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Back on that clean eating , big things coming ! ''
And an amused Bianca rushed in with her reply : `` You 're eggs on toast without the eggs ! ''
It was n't long before Katie snuffed out the flirty exchange and called Bianca a `` beg '' , as she sniped back : `` Loads of begs on here commenting '' .
Bianca , who is currently single , has not deleted her comment and is yet to reply to Katie .
The blonde bombshell recently split from boyfriend Steven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved in together .

The former Celebrity Big Brother star sizzled in a stunning red gown as she was papped on a night out in London
Bianca Gascoigne looks unrecognisable on night out after dad Paul's GMB breakdown
Bianca Gascoigne looked unrecognisable after being spotted on a night out in London.
The former glamour model, 33, showcased her killer curves in the sizzling number last night following her Dad's emotional breakdown on Good Morning Britain.
The blonde bombshell looked nothing short of sensational as she displayed her jaw-dropping physique in the skin-tight red dress which accentuated her tiny waist and ample assets.
Image: CONNECTED PHOTOGRAPHY / BACKGRID) CONNECTED PHOTOGRAPHY / BACKGRID)
The former Celebrity Big Brother star - who looks unrecognisable in comparison to her reality TV days - finished off the classy look with a classic black clutch bag and some strappy black stilettos which descended up her ankles.
She wore her recently dyed blonde locks in a waved, sleek style and aimed to tone down the bright look with a smoky eye and a nude lip colour.
Image: CONNECTED PHOTOGRAPHY / BACKGRID) CONNECTED PHOTOGRAPHY / BACKGRID)
Her appearance comes after dad Paul Gascoigne, has recently made a number of confessions regarding his addiction with alcohol.
The legendary football player, 52, broke down in tears on Good Morning Britain as he opened up about how talking to the public helped him through his darkest periods.
Gazza has long struggled with alcoholism and, in recent years, has shelled out £20,000 on anti-alcohol pellets.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Speaking months after he was cleared of sexually assaulting a woman on a train, ending a turbulent few years for the star, he told the Mirror about his life-changing op in 2018.
He said: "I’ve been to Australia, and spent £20,000 including all the travel, to get an operation that stops me drinking.
You get pellets in your stomach and it makes you feel sick if you have too much.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It means you can have a beer or a glass of wine and socialise, but you cannot have any more."
Talking to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid yesterday, he said: "There's been long spells when I don't drink... being an alcoholic there's sometimes you just want to get smashed."
After admitting that he had a relapse at Christmas, he said: "I'm no angel but I'm an honest guy."
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)
Gazza began to get emotional when he spoke about how the public had helped him through his toughest times.
"I accept some of the bad stuff I did," he said. "When I feel bad I go down to the high street."
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
Bianca's glamorous night out came hours after the reality babe was outed on Instagram by Katie Price because she left a comment under her ex boyfriend's latest post.
Katie lashed out at the 33-year-old after she left a flirty comment on Kris Boyson’s topless photo.
Kris captioned his sizzling snap: "Man with a Pan - Yeah I’m cooking for once...Starts today! Back on that clean eating, big things coming!"
And an amused Bianca rushed in with her reply: "You're eggs on toast without the eggs!"
It wasn't long before Katie snuffed out the flirty exchange and called Bianca a "beg", as she sniped back: "Loads of begs on here commenting" .
Bianca, who is currently single, has not deleted her comment and is yet to reply to Katie.
The blonde bombshell recently split from boyfriend Steven Martorana, just three weeks after they moved in together.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Tekashi 6ix9ine’s girlfriend leaks jail pic and says 'he had no choice but to snitch'

Tekashi 6ix9ine ’ s girlfriend has claimed the rapper will have a target on his back for the rest of his life after he “ snitched ” on his fellow gang members - but says he didnt have a choice .
Rachel Wattley , an aspiring rapper known as Jade , posted a snap of herself with her boyfriend wearing a white jailhouse jumpsuit , and bemoaned his prison sentence .
Tekashi , whose real name is Daniel Hernandez , is serving a two-year sentence for racketeering .
He could have been jailed for up to 37 years but prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against his former fellow gang members .
He helped convict Bloods gang members Aljermiah Mack and Anthony Ellison , reducing his sentence from what could have been decades behind bars .
And now his girlfriend is complaining the rapper will have a target on his back for the rest his life but says he really didn ’ t have any choice but to snitch .
The platinum-selling star ’ s girlfriend moaned that he ’ s being treated like a murderer in her latest Instagram post .
“ Sammy the Bull kills 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said , referring to Salvatore Gravano , the Gambino family hitman , who helped bring down Gambino crime family boss John Gotti and 50 other mobsters in a deal where he admitted to involvement in 19 murders .
“ You kill no one and gets 2 years .
This shit is so f**ked up , ” she added .
The mum-of-one added that 6ix9ine had no choice but to snitch because he would ’ ve been sent to prison for 47 years and possibly be killed in the slammer .
The post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bid for some form of freedom was shot down by a judge yesterday , according to TMZ .
Last week , 69 reportedly felt unsafe in prison and put in a request to serve out the remainder of his 24-month sentence on house arrest or at a halfway house .
His lawyer Lance Lazzaro said in legal documents that the Nine Trey Gangster Bloods street gang has a presence at his private jail .
But unfortunately for the tattooed rapper , it turns out Judge Paul Engelmayer feels the prison part of Tekashi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home “ the seriousness of his crimes.
” The judge said he was 'mindful ' of the details mentioned in the argument when his fate was announced less than a month ago .

Tekashi 6ix9ine is around 14 months into serving a two-year sentence for racketeering
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s girlfriend leaks jail pic and says 'he had no choice but to snitch'
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s girlfriend has claimed the rapper will have a target on his back for the rest of his life after he “snitched” on his fellow gang members - but says he didnt have a choice.
Rachel Wattley, an aspiring rapper known as Jade, posted a snap of herself with her boyfriend wearing a white jailhouse jumpsuit, and bemoaned his prison sentence.
Tekashi, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, is serving a two-year sentence for racketeering.
He could have been jailed for up to 37 years but prosecutors advocated for leniency after he turned witness against his former fellow gang members.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He helped convict Bloods gang members Aljermiah Mack and Anthony Ellison, reducing his sentence from what could have been decades behind bars.
And now his girlfriend is complaining the rapper will have a target on his back for the rest his life but says he really didn’t have any choice but to snitch.
The platinum-selling star’s girlfriend moaned that he’s being treated like a murderer in her latest Instagram post.
“Sammy the Bull kills 19 people and gets 5 years,” she said, referring to Salvatore Gravano, the Gambino family hitman, who helped bring down Gambino crime family boss John Gotti and 50 other mobsters in a deal where he admitted to involvement in 19 murders.
“You kill no one and gets 2 years. This shit is so f**ked up,” she added.
Image: NY Daily News via Getty Images) NY Daily News via Getty Images)
The mum-of-one added that 6ix9ine had no choice but to snitch because he would’ve been sent to prison for 47 years and possibly be killed in the slammer.
The post comes as Tekashi 69’s last-ditch bid for some form of freedom was shot down by a judge yesterday, according to TMZ .
Last week, 69 reportedly felt unsafe in prison and put in a request to serve out the remainder of his 24-month sentence on house arrest or at a halfway house.
His lawyer Lance Lazzaro said in legal documents that the Nine Trey Gangster Bloods street gang has a presence at his private jail.
But unfortunately for the tattooed rapper, it turns out Judge Paul Engelmayer feels the prison part of Tekashi’s sentence is needed to hammer home “the seriousness of his crimes.”
The judge said he was 'mindful' of the details mentioned in the argument when his fate was announced less than a month ago.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--The GioTeck WX4 Wireless Controller is an awesome affordable controller ready for action

Link losing too many lives ?
Mario missing massive jumps ?
It could be you need to get more gaming time in , or it could be you need to invest in a new controller .
There are dozens of different ones on the market , so it 's hard to know which ones are any good .
As the little brother I was nearly always given the busted , cheap or knock off controllers to use and , while it did n't help my video game skills it made me able to spot a bad controller a mile off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invaluable tool in your arsenal .
The Gioteck WX4 is a wireless third party Bluetooth controller , compatible with PS3 , PC and Nintendo Switch .
Opening the compact box is a no bells and whistles experience , forgoing the reams of paper and useless stickers and containing just the essentials ; the controller , a micro USB cable and small user manual .
The first thing that struck me about the WX4 is the familiar , Xbox like shape and layout , along with the striking arctic camouflage design , reminiscent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you like military shooters and just want to look arctic cool this is a really smart design .
However , if you prefer something a bit more understated there is also a classic black version .
The ergonomic design feels comfortable in the hand and button placement felt easy and intuitive .
As this controller is primarily built for use on the Nintendo Switch there is also the plus , minus and home and screen capture buttons .
The WX4 is really lightweight at only 269g , which is the same as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortable to play for longer periods of time and is especially good for children .
Despite how light it is the body and frame feel quite solid and robust so I didn ’ t need to worry about it getting damaged if dropped .
The Dimensions are 155mm x 100mm x 60mm so unlike some cramped controllers this pad can be used by nearly anyone .
The thumb sticks and buttons are satisfyingly clicky without crossing the boundary to feeling too cheap or fragile .
However I can ’ t say the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which felt like they could break with too much force .
The set-up was surprisingly simple and quick on the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite ; all you need to do is press the home button and wait as the switch was in `` change grip order '' mode .
The WX4 has a great set of features including rumble and motion controls .
However NFC compatibility is not included so you ’ ll need to use those amiibo another time .
The rumble felt more substantial than other third party devices I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lightness of the pad .
The motion controls are accurate if slightly sluggish when compared to the Joy-Con or Pro Controller .
The WX4 contains its own rechargeable lithium ion 500mAh .
Gioteck claims the battery life to be from 8 to 20 hours , and so far with several sessions of The Witcher it hasn ’ t let me down yet .
I was a little disappointed to see that the WX4 uses micro USB and not USB-C. Another helpful feature is the inclusion of LED light near the middle of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the device is connected , attempting a connection or which player you are .
While this sounds simple it ’ s not always included , especially in this price range .
This camo controller also rocks D-Pad which is really handy for those Retro Super Nintendo Online games .
The D-pad is hard and clicky , the buttons do n't depress much which feels quick and responsive but didn ’ t quite feel as good as the softer Switch Lite option .
Verdict The Gioteck WX4 features a nice looking comfortable design @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheap feel can be very off putting but the low weight makes it great to pop in a bag and forget about even if you have more expensive options that you don ’ t want to carry while out on the go .
Overall the Gioteck boasts a respectable number of features this is a great alternative to the Nintendo Pro controller but for a fraction of the price .
The Gioteck WX4 is available now and retails at £29.99 for the wireless edition seen here and £19.99 for the wired version .

Link losing too many lives? Mario missing massive jumps? It could be you need to get more gaming time in, or it could be you need to invest in a new controller.
There are dozens of different ones on the market, so it's hard to know which ones are any good. As the little brother I was nearly always given the busted, cheap or knock off controllers to use and, while it didn't help my video game skills it made me able to spot a bad controller a mile off, and a good controller is an invaluable tool in your arsenal.
The Gioteck WX4 is a wireless third party Bluetooth controller, compatible with PS3, PC and Nintendo Switch. Opening the compact box is a no bells and whistles experience, forgoing the reams of paper and useless stickers and containing just the essentials; the controller, a micro USB cable and small user manual.
Image: Gioteck) Gioteck)
The first thing that struck me about the WX4 is the familiar, Xbox like shape and layout, along with the striking arctic camouflage design, reminiscent of Fortnite and Call of Duty. If you like military shooters and just want to look arctic cool this is a really smart design. However, if you prefer something a bit more understated there is also a classic black version.
The ergonomic design feels comfortable in the hand and button placement felt easy and intuitive. As this controller is primarily built for use on the Nintendo Switch there is also the plus, minus and home and screen capture buttons.
The WX4 is really lightweight at only 269g, which is the same as a box of chocolates. This makes it comfortable to play for longer periods of time and is especially good for children. Despite how light it is the body and frame feel quite solid and robust so I didn’t need to worry about it getting damaged if dropped. The Dimensions are 155mm x 100mm x 60mm so unlike some cramped controllers this pad can be used by nearly anyone.
The thumb sticks and buttons are satisfyingly clicky without crossing the boundary to feeling too cheap or fragile. However I can’t say the same about the L2 and R2 triggers, which felt like they could break with too much force.
The set-up was surprisingly simple and quick on the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite; all you need to do is press the home button and wait as the switch was in "change grip order" mode.
The WX4 has a great set of features including rumble and motion controls. However NFC compatibility is not included so you’ll need to use those amiibo another time.
Image: Gioteck) Gioteck)
The rumble felt more substantial than other third party devices I’d used, likely due to the lightness of the pad. The motion controls are accurate if slightly sluggish when compared to the Joy-Con or Pro Controller.
The WX4 contains its own rechargeable lithium ion 500mAh. Gioteck claims the battery life to be from 8 to 20 hours, and so far with several sessions of The Witcher it hasn’t let me down yet. I was a little disappointed to see that the WX4 uses micro USB and not USB-C.
Another helpful feature is the inclusion of LED light near the middle of the controller. These let you know if the device is connected, attempting a connection or which player you are. While this sounds simple it’s not always included, especially in this price range.
Image: Gioteck) Gioteck)
This camo controller also rocks D-Pad which is really handy for those Retro Super Nintendo Online games. The D-pad is hard and clicky, the buttons don't depress much which feels quick and responsive but didn’t quite feel as good as the softer Switch Lite option.
Verdict
The Gioteck WX4 features a nice looking comfortable design in a very affordable package. The cheap feel can be very off putting but the low weight makes it great to pop in a bag and forget about even if you have more expensive options that you don’t want to carry while out on the go.
Overall the Gioteck boasts a respectable number of features this is a great alternative to the Nintendo Pro controller but for a fraction of the price.
The Gioteck WX4 is available now and retails at £29.99 for the wireless edition seen here and £19.99 for the wired version.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby slammed for 'fawning' over Nigel Farage

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have been slammed for 'fawning ' over Nigel Farage .
The usually much-loved This Morning presenters caused outrage last December for posing for a cosy selfie with Boris Johnson after giving him an 'easier ride ' than Jeremy Corbyn .
The trio were accused of 'cuddling up ' after the Tory leader 's live TV interview and saw a backlash on social media .
Phillip and Holly are now facing similar scorn after having a 'chummy giggle ' with the Brexit Party leader - but as far as we know did not approach them for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should be celebrating Brexit day on January 31 , they jokingly asked Nigel whether he would go on I 'm A Celebrity .
Asked what he had been offered , Mr Farage said : `` The jungle have been after me a couple of times .
`` No , because I thought the Brexit thing hasn ’ t been done and I ’ ve got to stick around . ''
When Holly joked a few people would vote for him , Nigel replied : `` I 'd be doing every blooming trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having an opinion is while some people love you a lot do n't .
Pushing for an answer on what he plans to do next , Phillip asked if he would do Strictly Come Dancing or his own show Dancing on Ice .
`` I 'm absolutely not doing that , '' said Nigel .
`` We ’ ll see what life brings .
I was once quite normal .
I had a family . ''
The interview ended with the I 'm A Celebrity music playing in the studio .
Taking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staggering that phil and holly laugh and have banter with anyone that isnt a member of the labour party '' '' Pass through the lounge where the TV is on for the dog , and Schofe and Holly are having a right old chummy giggle with Nigel Farage .
Imaging my surprise , '' added another .
A third said : `` Nigel Farage on # ThisMorning ... see if the presenters rush to do a selfie with that cretin also ! ''
`` They absolutely fawned over him .
Wow , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether celebrating leaving the EU on January 31 was `` rubbing people 's noses in it '' .
Mr Farage said : `` Whether you like it or not this is happening .
After 47 years of something called an economic community and European Union we are deciding to become an independent nation .
`` I think the vast majority of people are thinking 'we ’ re doing it let 's make a success of it ' . ''
This is n't the first time the presenters have caused outrage with a political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viewers were fuming when they shared a selfie with Boris after having a 'chummy ' chat .
Viewers had already expressed their discomfort with Phillip 's final question - where he asked Boris to `` promise '' to get Brexit done by the end of January , giving the PM an opportunity to trot out his favourite slogan one more time .
But when pictures emerged of the selfie being taken , angry voters vented in replies and tweets to the two broadcasters .
While Jeremy Corbyn was given a rough ride from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that week .
He faced repeated questions over anti-Semitism in the grilling - apologising for the hurt caused by racism in the Labour party and pledging to `` deal with it '' .
The toughest moments in Johnson 's This Morning appearance came over remarks he 'd made about muslims , single mums and working class people in newspaper and magazine columns .
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am

This Morning viewers slam Holly and Phil for laughing with Nigel Farage
This Morning viewers slam Holly and Phil for laughing with Nigel Farage
This Morning presenters Phillip and Holly, who caused outrage last December for their Boris Johnson selfie, were blasted for their 'chummy' interview with Nigel Farage
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have been slammed for 'fawning' over Nigel Farage.
The usually much-loved This Morning presenters caused outrage last December for posing for a cosy selfie with Boris Johnson after giving him an 'easier ride' than Jeremy Corbyn.
The trio were accused of 'cuddling up' after the Tory leader's live TV interview and saw a backlash on social media.
Phillip and Holly are now facing similar scorn after having a 'chummy giggle' with the Brexit Party leader - but as far as we know did not approach them for a cheeky selfie.
After discussing whether they should be celebrating Brexit day on January 31, they jokingly asked Nigel whether he would go on I'm A Celebrity.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Asked what he had been offered, Mr Farage said: "The jungle have been after me a couple of times.
"No, because I thought the Brexit thing hasn’t been done and I’ve got to stick around."
When Holly joked a few people would vote for him, Nigel replied: "I'd be doing every blooming trial there is.
"The problem with having an opinion is while some people love you a lot don't.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Pushing for an answer on what he plans to do next, Phillip asked if he would do Strictly Come Dancing or his own show Dancing on Ice .
"I'm absolutely not doing that," said Nigel. "We’ll see what life brings. I was once quite normal. I had a family."
The interview ended with the I'm A Celebrity music playing in the studio.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Taking to Twitter , one viewer said: "Staggering that phil and holly laugh and have banter with anyone that isnt a member of the labour party"
"Pass through the lounge where the TV is on for the dog, and Schofe and Holly are having a right old chummy giggle with Nigel Farage. Imaging my surprise," added another.
A third said: "Nigel Farage on #ThisMorning...see if the presenters rush to do a selfie with that cretin also!"
"They absolutely fawned over him. Wow," said a fourth.
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Phillip did question whether celebrating leaving the EU on January 31 was "rubbing people's noses in it".
Mr Farage said: "Whether you like it or not this is happening. After 47 years of something called an economic community and European Union we are deciding to become an independent nation.
"I think the vast majority of people are thinking 'we’re doing it let's make a success of it'."
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
This isn't the first time the presenters have caused outrage with a political interview.
In December last year, viewers were fuming when they shared a selfie with Boris after having a 'chummy' chat.
Viewers had already expressed their discomfort with Phillip's final question - where he asked Boris to "promise" to get Brexit done by the end of January, giving the PM an opportunity to trot out his favourite slogan one more time.
But when pictures emerged of the selfie being taken, angry voters vented in replies and tweets to the two broadcasters.
Image: ITV) ITV)
While Jeremy Corbyn was given a rough ride from the pair during his interview earlier on that week.
He faced repeated questions over anti-Semitism in the grilling - apologising for the hurt caused by racism in the Labour party and pledging to "deal with it".
The toughest moments in Johnson's This Morning appearance came over remarks he'd made about muslims, single mums and working class people in newspaper and magazine columns.
*This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Missing Brit, 25, 'swept into the sea' in Ibiza during Storm Gloria

Rescue workers in Ibiza are searching for a British man who may have been swept away during the violent storms which are currently hitting Spain .
The 112 emergency services in the Balearic Islands have activated the search for a 25-year-old British national who disappeared on Tuesday in the Portinatx area of the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja ( Ibiza ) .
The northern part of Ibiza has been lashed by Storm Gloria , which has caused an intense swell that has led to the cancellation of all maritime connections from the island .
Rescue workers believe the missing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Diario de Ibiza says the missing man is one of the crew of a boat which docked in the port of Ibiza .
The 112 emergency services says he went out on a tour of the island on a motorcycle .
The bike has been found in Cala Portinatx .
The alert was raised by the boat 's captain who called the emergency service when the man did not return .
The search device is being carried out both by land , with agents of the Civil Guard , Civil Protection and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a Civil Guard vessel .
Another man is also missing in the Balearic Islands as a result of the freak weather conditions .
On Monday , a young man disappeared whilst practiced canyoning in the torrent of Na Mora , in an area of the Serra de Tramuntana between Sóller and Escorca .
The north-east of Spain and the Balearic Islands are on high alert due to gales , heavy rain and icy conditions .
Port authorities estimated waves of 8.44 metres in Valencia on Monday , which they said was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home in the central province of Avila , near Madrid , after being hit by roof tiles lifted by a gust of wind .
The Foreign Office has issued a weather warning for any Brits travelling to or living in Spain .
It said : `` Spain ’ s meteorological office ( AEMET ) has issued an 'extreme risk ' weather warning for the following provinces : Teruel , Albacete , Murcia , Barcelona , Girona , Tarragona , Valencia , Alicante and Castellon .
`` The Balearics , Almeria , Granada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
High winds and snowfall may cause road closures and disruption to transport services . ''
Unusually cold weather was blamed for the death of a 54-year-old homeless woman in Gandia , near Valencia , a municipal official told Reuters .
One man in northwest Asturias region was killed by a vehicle on a snowbound road , reportedly struck while fitting chains to his car , an emergency services spokesman said .
And Spanish media quoted the mayor of the Valencian town of Moixent as saying a fourth man had died after being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hypothermia on Monday morning .
Catalonia 's regional government ordered a ban on all outdoor activities in the Girona , Barcelona and central Catalonia regions , a spokesman for its interior department said .

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Brit Ben Garland, 25, disappeared on Tuesday in the Portinatx area of the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja, in Ibiza, Spain. Rescue workers believe he fell into the sea during Storm Gloria
Missing Brit, 25, 'swept into the sea' in Ibiza during Storm Gloria
Rescue workers in Ibiza are searching for a British man who may have been swept away during the violent storms which are currently hitting Spain.
The 112 emergency services in the Balearic Islands have activated the search for 25-year-old Ben Garland, who disappeared on Tuesday in the Portinatx area of the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja (Ibiza).
The northern part of Ibiza has been lashed by Storm Gloria, which has caused an intense swell that has led to the cancellation of all maritime connections from the island.
Rescue workers believe the missing Brit could have fallen into the sea.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Diario de Ibiza says the missing man is one of the crew of a boat which docked in the port of Ibiza.
The 112 emergency services says he went out on a tour of the island on a motorcycle.
The bike has been found in Cala Portinatx.
The alert was raised by the boat's captain who called the emergency service when the Brit did not return.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The search device is being carried out both by land, with agents of the Civil Guard, Civil Protection and Local Police, and by sea, with a Civil Guard vessel.
Another man is also missing in the Balearic Islands as a result of the freak weather conditions.
On Monday, a young man disappeared whilst practising canyoning in the torrent of Na Mora, in an area of the Serra de Tramuntana between Sóller and Escorca.
The north-east of Spain and the Balearic Islands are on high alert due to gales, heavy rain and icy conditions.
Port authorities estimated waves of 8.44 metres in Valencia on Monday, which they said was a record.
A 63-year-old man reportedly died at home in the central province of Avila, near Madrid, after being hit by roof tiles lifted by a gust of wind.
Image: Getty Images/DeAgostini) Getty Images/DeAgostini)
The Foreign Office has issued a weather warning for any Brits travelling to or living in Spain.
It said: "Spain’s meteorological office (AEMET) has issued an 'extreme risk' weather warning for the following provinces: Teruel, Albacete, Murcia, Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Valencia, Alicante and Castellon.
"The Balearics, Almeria, Granada and Jaen are also on high alert. High winds and snowfall may cause road closures and disruption to transport services."
Unusually cold weather was blamed for the death of a 54-year-old homeless woman in Gandia, near Valencia, a municipal official told Reuters.
One man in northwest Asturias region was killed by a vehicle on a snowbound road, reportedly struck while fitting chains to his car, an emergency services spokesman said.
And Spanish media quoted the mayor of the Valencian town of Moixent as saying a fourth man had died after being found outside his home showing signs of hypothermia on Monday morning.
Catalonia's regional government ordered a ban on all outdoor activities in the Girona, Barcelona and central Catalonia regions, a spokesman for its interior department said.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Lawyer who repeatedly punched lingerie designer at Royal Opera House spared jail

A hedge fund lawyer who assaulted a top designer at the Royal Opera House has been fined £900 .
Matthew Feargrieve , 43 , was found guilty on Monday of punching Ulrich Engler at least once while attending a performance of Wagner at the Royal Opera House on October 7 , 2018 .
But he was able to walk away from Westminster Magistrates ' Court today after a judge declined to impose a custodial sentence .
The curtains were just rising for the performance when Oxford-educated lawyer Matthew Feargrieve lashed out and repeatedly punched Ulrich Engler in the shoulder .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent attack inside the iconic Covent Garden venue that he has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder .
Feargrieve , 43 , `` lost his temper and punched '' Mr Engler after he moved from his seat in Row B into an empty seat next to his partner in Row A just as the music began to play .
One witness and friend of Mr Engler told the court she had paid £2,000 to be there , adding : `` People do n't behave like that at the local cinema , never mind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Engler , a high-profile female lingerie designer and Wagner-enthusiast , was attending the world-famous Covent Garden venue for the third of four Ring Cycle performances of the German composer 's epic .
Describing the assault on October 7 last year , Mr Engler , wearing a white shirt and navy blazer , told the court : `` I climbed over the seat when the lights were dimming '' The conductor was on the floor and the music had started and I received blows on my left shoulder .
`` I only then turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an assaulting me .
They were a `` constant flow of blows .
They were very hard . ''
He added : `` I have never seen somebody looking with so much anger and terror at me .
`` He was leaning over the woman he was with when he attacked and the woman started to pull him into his chair . ''
Feargrieve told the court that he was acting to defend his partner who claimed Mr Engler had thrown her tweed coat from the seat onto the floor .
But finding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I simply can not see how it is that the witnesses recall seeing a punch if it was not a punch .
`` It comes to a bit more than one man 's punch is another man 's shove .
`` I do n't accept your evidence from what I have been told .
I accept the evidence of the prosecution witnesses when they say that you did punch Mr Engler at least once . ''
He described all four witness accounts as `` compelling '' and said that their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` I 'm entirely satisfied that the prosecution has dismantled the defence put forward .
`` I do n't believe your actions in defence of Ms Chandler were proportionate . ''
In a victim impact statement read to the court it emerged that Mr Engler , who has lived in the UK for almost 40 years and holds citizenship here , is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) .
He said : `` I had numerous blows to my upper body causing severe bruising to my ribs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I am still anxious when I am in public .
I am not the easy going person I was . ''
He added : `` It has changed my previous positive demeanour .
I was embarrassed by the attack it had a major impact on my creative attitude and I have struggled in the industry since .
`` I am concerned his behaviour will cause others the physical pain that it has caused me . ''
Speaking outside the court , Mr Engler , originally from Stuttgart in , Germany , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and given me free tickets since the incident .
`` I have attended many times since . ''
After the incident Mr Engler sent one of his friends to hand out leaflets asking for anybody who witnessed the attack to come forward , and he said many did .
Feargrieve is the founder of MF Consultancy , an independent legal consultancy providing advice to fund managers and their service providers .
According to the Directors Chambers website he is a 'corporate and investment funds lawyer of more than 16 years ' standing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partner in some of the world 's leading law firms .
Feargrieve , of Barnes , southwest London , denied the charge but was convicted of assault by beating .
He was ordered to pay a fine of £900 , costs of £775 and £500 in compensation .

Matthew Feargrieve, 43, lost his temper and punched designer Ulrich Engler during a performance at the iconic London venue, leaving his victim with post-traumatic stress disorder
A hedge fund lawyer who assaulted a top designer at the Royal Opera House has been fined £900.
Matthew Feargrieve, 43, was found guilty on Monday of punching Ulrich Engler at least once while attending a performance of Wagner at the Royal Opera House on October 7, 2018.
But he was able to walk away from Westminster Magistrates' Court today after a judge declined to impose a custodial sentence.
The curtains were just rising for the performance when Oxford-educated lawyer Matthew Feargrieve lashed out and repeatedly punched Ulrich Engler in the shoulder.
The victim was so shaken by the violent attack inside the iconic Covent Garden venue that he has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Feargrieve, 43, "lost his temper and punched" Mr Engler after he moved from his seat in Row B into an empty seat next to his partner in Row A just as the music began to play.
One witness and friend of Mr Engler told the court she had paid £2,000 to be there, adding: "People don't behave like that at the local cinema, never mind the local opera house."
Image: Paul Davey / SWNS) Paul Davey / SWNS)
Mr Engler, a high-profile female lingerie designer and Wagner-enthusiast, was attending the world-famous Covent Garden venue for the third of four Ring Cycle performances of the German composer's epic.
Describing the assault on October 7 last year, Mr Engler, wearing a white shirt and navy blazer, told the court: "I climbed over the seat when the lights were dimming
"The conductor was on the floor and the music had started and I received blows on my left shoulder.
"I only then turned around and saw Mr Feargrieve standing up an assaulting me. They were a "constant flow of blows. They were very hard."
He added: "I have never seen somebody looking with so much anger and terror at me.
"He was leaning over the woman he was with when he attacked and the woman started to pull him into his chair."
Image: central news) central news)
Feargrieve told the court that he was acting to defend his partner who claimed Mr Engler had thrown her tweed coat from the seat onto the floor.
But finding Feargrieve guilty, District Judge John Zani said: "I simply cannot see how it is that the witnesses recall seeing a punch if it was not a punch.
"It comes to a bit more than one man's punch is another man's shove.
"I don't accept your evidence from what I have been told. I accept the evidence of the prosecution witnesses when they say that you did punch Mr Engler at least once."
He described all four witness accounts as "compelling" and said that their recollection was "accurate."
He added: "I'm entirely satisfied that the prosecution has dismantled the defence put forward.
"I don't believe your actions in defence of Ms Chandler were proportionate."
Image: PA) PA)
In a victim impact statement read to the court it emerged that Mr Engler, who has lived in the UK for almost 40 years and holds citizenship here, is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
He said: "I had numerous blows to my upper body causing severe bruising to my ribs.
"I recieved numerous sessions of counselling. I am still anxious when I am in public. I am not the easy going person I was."
He added: "It has changed my previous positive demeanour. I was embarrassed by the attack it had a major impact on my creative attitude and I have struggled in the industry since.
"I am concerned his behaviour will cause others the physical pain that it has caused me."
Speaking outside the court, Mr Engler, originally from Stuttgart in, Germany, said: "The ROH have emailed me and given me free tickets since the incident.
"I have attended many times since."
After the incident Mr Engler sent one of his friends to hand out leaflets asking for anybody who witnessed the attack to come forward, and he said many did.
Feargrieve is the founder of MF Consultancy, an independent legal consultancy providing advice to fund managers and their service providers.
According to the Directors Chambers website he is a 'corporate and investment funds lawyer of more than 16 years' standing, during which time he has been a partner in some of the world's leading law firms.
He practices UK, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands law.'
Feargrieve, of Barnes, southwest London, denied the charge but was convicted of assault by beating.
He was ordered to pay a fine of £900, costs of £775 and £500 in compensation.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Man Utd urged to sign ex-Liverpool striker Danny Ings to replace Marcus Rashford

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has suggested that the in-form Danny Ings could be a replacement for Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford .
Ings has been in terrific goalscoring form this season , finding the net 16 times as he 's displayed form that could put him in contention for England 's Euro 2020 squad .
A back injury to Rashford , as well as the current absence of Three Lions skipper Harry Kane and international retirement of Jamie Vardy has furthered Ings ' cause , and his name came up when Ince was discussing United 's potential striker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ’ s actually going to be available , ” Ince told Paddy Power .
“ Who in their right mind as a manager wants to give up a prolific goalscorer in January ?
There ’ s not that much available .
“ For me , Edinson Cavani is the ideal choice , if he even wants to come to England .
If United can get hold of him , then they should go for it .
“ He ’ s going to be big money and he ’ s the wrong side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I ’ m not sure United are in the place to be picky at the moment.
” But after recommending Cavani , it was n't long before Ince moved onto Ings .
“ Someone like Danny Ings would also be a great shout , he ’ s scoring goals for fun at the moment , ” he added .
“ Obviously , Southampton fans won ’ t want to hear that , but if you want someone who ’ s in form and scoring goals , Ings could be a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , whoever United go to now they ’ re going to be ripped off – they reek of desperation because of Rashford ’ s injury .
“ Top four was already tough , whether Rashford was playing or not .
It ’ s obviously just gotten a whole lot harder .
“ Without signing someone to score goals this window , they ’ ll struggle , but if they sign Cavani I fancy them to get in the top four – that ’ s for sure .
”

The Southampton forward has been in remarkable goalscoring form for the Saints this season, and could earn a place in England's Euro 2020 squad
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has suggested that the in-form Danny Ings could be a replacement for Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford.
Ings has been in terrific goalscoring form this season, finding the net 16 times as he's displayed form that could put him in contention for England's Euro 2020 squad.
A back injury to Rashford, as well as the current absence of Three Lions skipper Harry Kane and international retirement of Jamie Vardy has furthered Ings' cause, and his name came up when Ince was discussing United's potential striker tagets.
“United have to consider who’s actually going to be available,” Ince told Paddy Power.
“Who in their right mind as a manager wants to give up a prolific goalscorer in January? There’s not that much available.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“For me, Edinson Cavani is the ideal choice, if he even wants to come to England . If United can get hold of him, then they should go for it.
“He’s going to be big money and he’s the wrong side of 30 which is a bit worrying, but I’m not sure United are in the place to be picky at the moment.”
But after recommending Cavani, it wasn't long before Ince moved onto Ings.
“Someone like Danny Ings would also be a great shout, he’s scoring goals for fun at the moment,” he added.
“Obviously, Southampton fans won’t want to hear that, but if you want someone who’s in form and scoring goals, Ings could be a good, proven choice.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“The thing is, whoever United go to now they’re going to be ripped off – they reek of desperation because of Rashford’s injury.
“Top four was already tough, whether Rashford was playing or not. It’s obviously just gotten a whole lot harder.
“Without signing someone to score goals this window, they’ll struggle, but if they sign Cavani I fancy them to get in the top four – that’s for sure.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Madonna's 'age' blamed on tour cancellations as she vows to 'listen to her body'

Madonna 's age was blamed for the tour cancellations as she promised to listen to her body .
The singer , 60 , pulled out of a Lisbon gig with only 2.5 hours until she was meant to storm the stage because she needed to rest after boozing on the white Port during her concert the day before .
Just hours before the stage , Madonna issued a public apology to concert-goers and she said needed rest as she was struggling to keep up with the string of performances she had lined up .
In a fury , fans took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the Material Girl hitmaker 's eighth cancellation by cruelling trolling her age .
`` Cancelled again .
Too old to tour .
Stay home , '' one fan wrote , leading the bitter comments .
Another added : `` Wow people traveled from another country to see you , and now this ?
You have cancelled on us twice ... if your body can ’ t hack it , it ’ s obviously too old .
You ’ ve cost us thousands of dollars , never again .
You ’ re crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ divulged Madonna ca n't keep up with the pace of back-to-back tours as she ca n't bounce back like she used to , according to Radar .
A source told the publication : “ She is getting older and when she goes hard one night she won ’ t be able to bounce back as she used to the next night .
That ’ s how she is .
“ In my opinion , she shouldn ’ t be scheduling back-to-back shows anyway , knowing this . ''
The source added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to act like she can still keep up , chug alcohol , and everything is fine .
That ’ s not how it works when you ’ re 60 .
I commend her for trying , but also , when you have to cancel shows several times and disappoint fans : that ’ s not cool.
” Madonna apologised to her fans when she bowed out of performing on Monday as she said she must give into her body and rest .
The singer admitted the white Port had got her through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take her much-needed resting time .
She wrote : `` Sorry I had to cancel tonight but I must listen to my body and rest !
!
That white Port got me through the rest of the show !
See you on Tuesday fingers crossed . ''
Many fans swamped her Instagram post with their concerns for her health and shared their love for her .
`` Girl cancel the tour ... your health is the most important , '' one fan wrote .
`` Listen to your body .
Everything else has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' `` Madonna !
!
Please cancel the whole tour and rest , and then come back , reschedule the tour ! ''

Furious fans took to Twitter to hash out their complaints about Madonna's eighth cancellation by cruelling trolling her age
Madonna's 'age' blamed on tour cancellations as she vows to 'listen to her body'
Madonna's age was blamed for the tour cancellations as she promised to listen to her body.
The singer, 60, pulled out of a Lisbon gig with only 2.5 hours until she was meant to storm the stage because she needed to rest after boozing on the white Port during her concert the day before.
Just hours before the stage, Madonna issued a public apology to concert-goers and she said needed rest as she was struggling to keep up with the string of performances she had lined up.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
In a fury, fans took to Twitter to hash out their complaints about the Material Girl hitmaker's eighth cancellation by cruelling trolling her age.
"Cancelled again. Too old to tour. Stay home," one fan wrote, leading the bitter comments.
Another added: "Wow people traveled from another country to see you, and now this? You have cancelled on us twice... if your body can’t hack it,it’s obviously too old. You’ve cost us thousands of dollars, never again. You’re crown is tarnished forever."
Further sources divulged Madonna can't keep up with the pace of back-to-back tours as she can't bounce back like she used to, according to Radar .
A source told the publication: “She is getting older and when she goes hard one night she won’t be able to bounce back as she used to the next night. That’s how she is.
“In my opinion, she shouldn’t be scheduling back-to-back shows anyway, knowing this."
Image: Getty) Getty)
The source added: “But at the same time, she wants to act like she can still keep up, chug alcohol, and everything is fine. That’s not how it works when you’re 60. I commend her for trying, but also, when you have to cancel shows several times and disappoint fans: that’s not cool.”
Madonna apologised to her fans when she bowed out of performing on Monday as she said she must give into her body and rest.
The singer admitted the white Port had got her through the last show but she had to take her much-needed resting time.
Image: PA) PA)
She wrote: "Sorry I had to cancel tonight but I must listen to my body and rest!! That white Port got me through the rest of the show! See you on Tuesday fingers crossed."
Many fans swamped her Instagram post with their concerns for her health and shared their love for her.
"Girl cancel the tour...your health is the most important," one fan wrote.
"Listen to your body. Everything else has to wait. Get well soon."
"Madonna!! Please cancel the whole tour and rest, and then come back, reschedule the tour!"


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Thomas Markle admits he still makes cash off staged snaps even though he knows it broke Meghan's hea

Thomas Markle has admitted he still makes money off the staged photos he set up ahead of the Royal Wedding , despite knowing the heartbreak they caused Meghan .
The Duchess ' dad struck up a deal with a paparazzi photographer and posed for a number of shots including him being measured for a suit and reading a book about the UK in a coffee shop .
They were then sold to newspapers and magazines around the world for up to $ 100,000 , with Thomas getting a 30 per cent cut .
The photos caused huge embarrassment for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry calling him just before the story was about to break .
In a new interview on Channel 5 's documentary Thomas Markle : My Story , he admits he 's still making money from the photos every time they are used .
He said : `` Absolutely .
Those pictures will sell forever . ''
However he claims he did n't originally take the photos to make money , and instead was just trying to repair his image .
He said : `` I had been going through this for months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ me look like a dumb , fat slob .
`` I bought a new toilet , it became news around the world and I was made a joke - this was my throne .
`` I got approached by a guy who spoke to me and said ' I can change your image ' .
He said the problem you have is all these photos of you are terrible , he said I can make you look respectable .
`` He said we 'll go out and take some photographs of you looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wedding .
`` The idea was that these would all be candid shots , discreet , no one would know they were posed or anything .
It would be just me doing my routine daily . ''
The first photos showed him running up a hill lifting weights .
They also did snaps of him reading a book titled Images of Britain in a coffee shop and getting measured for a wedding suit .
Thomas admits he had doubts about the photos , even before they were published .
`` I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hammy , but he keeps saying you 've got to trust me , I 've done this a hundred times . ''
However the duo were caught when they tried to take photos in an internet cafe , when CCTV cameras showed them setting up the shots .
The week before the wedding Kensington Palace was told that a story about the staged photos was about to break , and Meghan and Harry called Thomas asking if it was true .
`` I denied it .
All Harry asked me was did I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I said no I was n't posing for a measurement for a suit , I was being measured for a new hoody .
That 's what I told them .
`` And of course that was a lie .
`` I lied to him .
I 'm not proud of that , but I did .
`` I did n't do it for money .
I did this to change my image . ''
Thomas Markle has given a number of TV interviews about his strained relationship with his daughter , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't paid for many of them .
But in the new interview he 's said he plans to take payment for any future interviews he does - saying Meghan , Harry and the Royal Family `` owe him '' .
He said : `` I 'm going to defend myself and I 'm going to be paid for it .
I do n't care .
At this point , they owe me .
The Royals owe me .
Harry owes me , Meghan owes me .
What I 've been through I should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told me that when I reach my senior years she 'll take care of me .
I 'm in my senior years now , it 's time to look after daddy . ''
• Thomas Markle : My Story will be on Channel 5 at 9pn on Wednesday , January 22 .

Thomas Markle: "no one gave me any attention at all"
Thomas Markle: "no one gave me any attention at all"
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry called the Duchess' dad Thomas after being warned that an embarrassing story about staged photos was about to break
Thomas Markle admits he still makes cash off staged snaps even though he knows it broke Meghan's heart
Thomas Markle has admitted he still makes money off the staged photos he set up ahead of the Royal Wedding, despite knowing the heartbreak they caused Meghan.
The Duchess' dad struck up a deal with a paparazzi photographer and posed for a number of shots including him being measured for a suit and reading a book about the UK in a coffee shop.
They were then sold to newspapers and magazines around the world for up to $100,000, with Thomas getting a 30 per cent cut.
The photos caused huge embarrassment for the royal family, with Meghan and Prince Harry calling him just before the story was about to break.
In a new interview on Channel 5's documentary Thomas Markle: My Story, he admits he's still making money from the photos every time they are used.
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
He said: "Absolutely. Those pictures will sell forever."
However he claims he didn't originally take the photos to make money, and instead was just trying to repair his image.
He said: "I had been going through this for months. Every paper seemed to want to make me look like a dumb, fat slob.
"I bought a new toilet, it became news around the world and I was made a joke - this was my throne.
"I got approached by a guy who spoke to me and said 'I can change your image'. He said the problem you have is all these photos of you are terrible, he said I can make you look respectable.
"He said we'll go out and take some photographs of you looking like you're getting in shape for the wedding.
"The idea was that these would all be candid shots, discreet, no one would know they were posed or anything. It would be just me doing my routine daily."
The first photos showed him running up a hill lifting weights.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
They also did snaps of him reading a book titled Images of Britain in a coffee shop and getting measured for a wedding suit.
Thomas admits he had doubts about the photos, even before they were published.
"I was feeling that this was very hooky and hammy , but he keeps saying you've got to trust me, I've done this a hundred times."
However the duo were caught when they tried to take photos in an internet cafe, when CCTV cameras showed them setting up the shots.
The week before the wedding Kensington Palace was told that a story about the staged photos was about to break, and Meghan and Harry called Thomas asking if it was true.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
"I denied it. All Harry asked me was did I pose for measurement for a suit, and I said no I wasn't posing for a measurement for a suit, I was being measured for a new hoody. That's what I told them.
"And of course that was a lie.
"I lied to him. I'm not proud of that, but I did.
"I didn't do it for money. I did this to change my image."
Thomas Markle has given a number of TV interviews about his strained relationship with his daughter, but was keen to highlight that he wasn't paid for many of them.
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But in the new interview he's said he plans to take payment for any future interviews he does - saying Meghan, Harry and the Royal Family "owe him".
He said: "I'm going to defend myself and I'm going to be paid for it. I don't care. At this point, they owe me. The Royals owe me. Harry owes me, Meghan owes me. What I've been through I should be rewarded for.
"My daughter told me that when I reach my senior years she'll take care of me. I'm in my senior years now, it's time to look after daddy."


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Halifax and Lloyds customers warned their credit cards could be cancelled next month

Halifax , Lloyds and Bank of Scotland customers are being warned their cards could be suspended next month under new plans to help those in 'persistent ' debt .
The move coincides with changes set out by the Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ) last year to offer better support to those who have to been struggling to keep up with repayments .
The financial regulator first told credit card providers to start notifying customers in long-term debt of the changes last September .
Lenders were told to contact those who 'd spent the previous 18 months only repaying the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were then given another 18 months to make extra contact , including sending at least three letters and urging them to increase their payments .
This 36-month period is due to come to an end in February 2020 , meaning customers who ignored previous warnings from their bank face having their cards cancelled next month .
Have you got a money problem ?
Get in touch : emma.munbodh @ mirror.co.uk Lloyds Banking Group customers , which include Lloyds , Halifax and Bank of Scotland , are understood to have been emailed last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The letters offered customers `` a recommended payment amount each month '' to help pay off their debt .
Credit card holders were reportedly also warned their interest rate would no longer be linked to the Bank of England base rate .
However , it added that the bank could `` cancel or suspend use of the card if we believe you have held debt on your account beyond a reasonable period '' .
A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said : `` We have been in regular contact with customers in persistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back into a better financial position .
`` We will only stop spending on a credit card where it is in the best interests of our customer to stop long term debt levels worsening . ''
Under new rules from March , if you have been struggling to shift your debt , your bank must offer a way to repay your balance over a reasonable period .
However , Mirror Money has heard from customers who have been asked to pay unfeasible amounts that are beyond their affordability .
For those who ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lender could reduce , waive or cancel any interest , fees or charges - or have their debts wiped completely .
But customers who do n't work with their credit card firm to repay their debts will have their account suspended .
The FCA said its new rules were brought in after a market study found around two million card holders are trapped in persistent debt .
At present , it said people making minimum payments end up paying £2.50 in interest for every £1 they owe .
A spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debt for 36 months , their credit card provider has to work with them to agree a plan , where possible , to more quickly pay down the amount they owe .
`` If someone agrees to these repayment options , firms are not required to cancel or suspend cards .
`` But we do expect firms to take steps to prevent people from re-entering the persistent debt trap . ''
Other lenders will also be taking measures under the new guidelines - but this will depend on the time-frame of your debt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our current letters calculate how much that customer would need to repay each month to get themselves out of persistent debt ( using the FCA ’ s definition ) before the mandated 36-month deadline , '' a Barclaycard spokesman told Mirror Money .
`` Customers who do not take action to get themselves out of persistent debt within 36 months will have their account suspended , and they will not be able to use it > '' A Nationwide spokeswoman added : `` Our communication with affected members will also outline how much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure they are no longer in persistent debt and can continue to use their card as normal after the 36 months .
`` The card will be suspended once the person has reached 36 months in persistent debt and they will then either need to have a 48 month pay down plan with no more borrowing ( FCA requirement no more than 48 months ) or pay in full . ''

New rules mean from next month, banks could be forced to take drastic measures to help people in debt - here's what it means and how it will affect you if you're a Halifax or Lloyds customer
Halifax and Lloyds customers warned their credit cards could be cancelled next month
Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland customers are being warned their cards could be suspended next month under new plans to help those in 'persistent' debt.
The move coincides with changes set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last year to offer better support to those who have to been struggling to keep up with repayments.
The financial regulator first told credit card providers to start notifying customers in long-term debt of the changes last September.
Lenders were told to contact those who'd spent the previous 18 months only repaying the minimum amount of their debt.
They were then given another 18 months to make extra contact, including sending at least three letters and urging them to increase their payments.
This 36-month period is due to come to an end in February 2020, meaning customers who ignored previous warnings from their bank face having their cards cancelled next month.
Have you got a money problem? Get in touch: emma.munbodh@mirror.co.uk
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Lloyds Banking Group customers, which include Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, are understood to have been emailed last week detailing how their accounts could be affected.
The letters offered customers "a recommended payment amount each month" to help pay off their debt.
Credit card holders were reportedly also warned their interest rate would no longer be linked to the Bank of England base rate.
However, it added that the bank could "cancel or suspend use of the card if we believe you have held debt on your account beyond a reasonable period".
A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: "We have been in regular contact with customers in persistent debt to offer them help in getting back into a better financial position.
"We will only stop spending on a credit card where it is in the best interests of our customer to stop long term debt levels worsening."
Under new rules from March, if you have been struggling to shift your debt, your bank must offer a way to repay your balance over a reasonable period.
However, Mirror Money has heard from customers who have been asked to pay unfeasible amounts that are beyond their affordability .
For those who can't afford to up their payments, the lender could reduce, waive or cancel any interest, fees or charges - or have their debts wiped completely.
But customers who don't work with their credit card firm to repay their debts will have their account suspended.
The FCA said its new rules were brought in after a market study found around two million card holders are trapped in persistent debt.
Image: Getty) Getty)
At present, it said people making minimum payments end up paying £2.50 in interest for every £1 they owe.
A spokesperson said: "If someone has been in persistent debt for 36 months, their credit card provider has to work with them to agree a plan, where possible, to more quickly pay down the amount they owe.
"If someone agrees to these repayment options, firms are not required to cancel or suspend cards.
"But we do expect firms to take steps to prevent people from re-entering the persistent debt trap."
Other lenders will also be taking measures under the new guidelines - but this will depend on the time-frame of your debt.
"The repayment amounts stated in our current letters calculate how much that customer would need to repay each month to get themselves out of persistent debt (using the FCA’s definition) before the mandated 36-month deadline," a Barclaycard spokesman told Mirror Money.
"Customers who do not take action to get themselves out of persistent debt within 36 months will have their account suspended, and they will not be able to use it>"
A Nationwide spokeswoman added: "Our communication with affected members will also outline how much extra will need to be paid to ensure they are no longer in persistent debt and can continue to use their card as normal after the 36 months.
"The card will be suspended once the person has reached 36 months in persistent debt and they will then either need to have a 48 month pay down plan with no more borrowing (FCA requirement no more than 48 months) or pay in full."


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Kylian Mbappe names Liverpool among his four favourites to win Champions League

Paris-Saint Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has named Liverpool along with Juventus , Barcelona and Real Madrid as the teams he believes could win the tournament this year as well as his side .
The 21-year-old is determined to go all the way with PSG following their disappointing last few years in the competition , with the French side having been knocked out in the last-16 stage for the last three seasons in a row .
Mbappe is known to be an admirer of Jurgen Klopp 's side , however , and admitted they have a good chance of retaining the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Gazzetta dello Sport Mbappe said : `` Juventus is a strong team who have demonstrated this in the Champions League in recent years .
With Cristiano Ronaldo they have a player who can help you win important things .
`` So this season Juventus are among the favourites with the usual candidates : Real Madrid , Barcelona and Liverpool . ''
Mbappe has been linked with a move to the Reds over the past year , and he added fuel to the fire of the rumours by waxing lyrical about the team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` What Liverpool do in this moment is amazing , '' he said .
`` They 're like a machine , they 've found a rhythm and are like 'we play again , we play again ' .
`` They 've lost zero games .
When you watch you think everything 's easy but that 's not easy .
The guys are focused , they play games every three days and they win , they win , they win .
`` Now the problem is that everybody watches Liverpool , and everybody watches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so now they have to show they are strong again but it 's a very good team with a very good manager . ''
PSG take on Dortmund in the Champions League last-16 , with the first leg at Dortmund 's Signal Iduna Park on February 18 .

The French forward will be desperate to win the competition with Paris Saint-Germain but admitted there are four other sides who he fears in the tournament
Paris-Saint Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has named Liverpool along with Juventus , Barcelona and Real Madrid as the teams he believes could win the tournament this year as well as his side.
The 21-year-old is determined to go all the way with PSG following their disappointing last few years in the competition, with the French side having been knocked out in the last-16 stage for the last three seasons in a row.
Mbappe is known to be an admirer of Jurgen Klopp's side, however, and admitted they have a good chance of retaining the trophy they won last season.
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport Mbappe said: "Juventus is a strong team who have demonstrated this in the Champions League in recent years. With Cristiano Ronaldo they have a player who can help you win important things.
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"So this season Juventus are among the favourites with the usual candidates: Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool ."
Mbappe has been linked with a move to the Reds over the past year, and he added fuel to the fire of the rumours by waxing lyrical about the team in an interview with BBC Sport .
"What Liverpool do in this moment is amazing," he said. "They're like a machine, they've found a rhythm and are like 'we play again, we play again'.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"They've lost zero games. When you watch you think everything's easy but that's not easy. The guys are focused, they play games every three days and they win, they win, they win.
"Now the problem is that everybody watches Liverpool, and everybody watches what we can do against them, so now they have to show they are strong again but it's a very good team with a very good manager."
PSG take on Dortmund in the Champions League last-16, with the first leg at Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park on February 18.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--'Revolting' Subway worker caught ‘scratching his bottom’ behind counter

A woman has vowed never to go into Subway again after she spotted a worker who appeared to have his hand down his trousers .
The 30-year-old , who asked not to be named , was in the Union Street branch of the sandwich chain in Accrington , Lancashire when something caught her eye .
“ I just looked around and saw it and I watched for a minute then decided to take a photograph and posted it on Snapchat and Facebook , '' she told The Lancashire Telegraph .
“ It is absolutely disgusting and I won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said to my partner , 'have you seen that ?
You have just eaten and he is doing that . '
“ It is just wrong on so many levels . ''
The mum-of-three witnessed the event at around 9.20am .
She described the act as `` revolting '' and fired back at people who said it was fine because he was wearing gloves .
The woman noted that the gloves needed to be put on in the first place .
A spokesman for Subway said the company had `` high expectations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ franchises .
The relevant franchise owner had been contacted , they added .
The incident is the second time in less than a month that Subway has been embroiled in a north-east based trouser issue .
Shortly before Christmas a sandwich artist was photographed with his right hand inside his bottoms in Carlisle .

A 30-year-old woman was shocked to see a sandwich artist at a Subway in Accrington, Lancashire scratching his bottom behind the counter just after her husband had received his food
A woman has vowed never to go into Subway again after she spotted a worker who appeared to have his hand down his trousers.
The 30-year-old, who asked not to be named, was in the Union Street branch of the sandwich chain in Accrington, Lancashire when something caught her eye.
“I just looked around and saw it and I watched for a minute then decided to take a photograph and posted it on Snapchat and Facebook ," she told The Lancashire Telegraph.
“It is absolutely disgusting and I won’t be going into that Subway again. I said to my partner, 'have you seen that? You have just eaten and he is doing that.'
“It is just wrong on so many levels."
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The mum-of-three witnessed the event at around 9.20am.
She described the act as "revolting" and fired back at people who said it was fine because he was wearing gloves.
The woman noted that the gloves needed to be put on in the first place.
A spokesman for Subway said the company had "high expectations" and hygiene standards for all its franchises.
The relevant franchise owner had been contacted, they added.
The incident is the second time in less than a month that Subway has been embroiled in a north-east based trouser issue.
Shortly before Christmas a sandwich artist was photographed with his right hand inside his bottoms in Carlisle.


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Dog owner whose pet ran away 'held to ransom' over £71 warden's return fee

A dog owner whose pet ran away claims he was 'held to ransom ' over a £71 fee to have him returned .
Michael Sandells , 38 , said his dog Oscar escaped from their Southport home as the family were moving furniture on Sunday , January 19 .
He said a member of the public did the right thing and contacted the dog wardens who are contracted by Sefton Council .
Mr Sandells said he was contacted by the wardens the same day to say they had Oscar who was found on a main road without a tag .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could pick his dog up from , he was told by the wardens they would not be releasing the address of the kennels and would charge a £71 fee to drop Oscar back home .
`` I can understand if he had already stayed overnight in the kennels or it was a lesser charge , but we were offering to pick him up the same day . ''
Mr Sandells also claims when he first contacted the local authority they told him the animal warden services were not anything to do with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , reports the Liverpool Echo .
However , he claims when he rang the dog wardens asking to speak to a manager they asked if he had spoken to the council .
Mr Sandells said : `` I rang the council and they said it was nothing to do with them as it 's private .
`` I rang the animal wardens and asked for a manager , but they kept asking if I had spoken to the council .
`` No one was helping me .
I do n't why I could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southport resident said he was struggling to gather the £71 to retrieve Oscar from the kennels , but offered a goodwill gesture of £30 - which was declined .
He added : `` I just feel like we are being held to ransom and being punished for him not wearing a collar .
`` I am struggling to get the money together , £71 is a lot of money to us especially in the third week in January .
`` I made it clear we wanted him back , but it was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afford it .
`` After seven days what are they going to do with 16-year-old dog ?
`` It is just wrong through and through . ''
According to Sefton Council 's website if a dog is reclaimed within 48 hours of arriving at the kennels , the reclaim fee is £71 per dog and after 48 hours the charge is £110 per dog .
A spokesman for Sefton Council said : `` We would like to remind all dog owners of their legal obligation to ensure their pets are correctly microchipped , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In this instance we can confirm wardens were called to a lost dog with no tags which had been found on a busy road in Southport this weekend .
`` In line with normal procedures , the warden scanned the dog for a microchip and contacted the owner so that the dog could be reunited without the need to take him to kennels .
`` Unfortunately his owner refused to pay a standard reclaiming fee and the dog was taken to kennels .
`` We can confirm the dog is fit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure his health is good .
`` We understand that the owner has now paid in full and we consider this matter to be resolved . ''

Michael Sandells, 38, said his dog Oscar escaped from their Southport home as the family were moving furniture on Sunday, January 19 - before he received a call from the wardens asking for payment
Dog owner whose pet ran away 'held to ransom' over £71 warden's return fee
A dog owner whose pet ran away claims he was 'held to ransom' over a £71 fee to have him returned.
Michael Sandells, 38, said his dog Oscar escaped from their Southport home as the family were moving furniture on Sunday, January 19.
He said a member of the public did the right thing and contacted the dog wardens who are contracted by Sefton Council.
Mr Sandells said he was contacted by the wardens the same day to say they had Oscar who was found on a main road without a tag.
However, when Mr Sandells asked where he could pick his dog up from, he was told by the wardens they would not be releasing the address of the kennels and would charge a £71 fee to drop Oscar back home.
"I can understand if he had already stayed overnight in the kennels or it was a lesser charge, but we were offering to pick him up the same day."
Mr Sandells also claims when he first contacted the local authority they told him the animal warden services were nothing to do with them as it was a private company, reports the Liverpool Echo.
However, he claims when he rang the dog wardens asking to speak to a manager they asked if he had spoken to the council.
Mr Sandells said: "I rang the council and they said it was nothing to do with them as it's private.
"I rang the animal wardens and asked for a manager, but they kept asking if I had spoken to the council.
"No one was helping me. I don't why I couldn't pick him up."
The Southport resident said he was struggling to gather the £71 to retrieve Oscar from the kennels, but offered a goodwill gesture of £30 - which was declined.
He added: "I just feel like we are being held to ransom and being punished for him not wearing a collar.
"I am struggling to get the money together, £71 is a lot of money to us especially in the third week in January.
"I made it clear we wanted him back, but it wasn't relevant to them that we couldn't afford it.
"After seven days what are they going to do with 16-year-old dog?
"It is just wrong through and through."
According to Sefton Council's website if a dog is reclaimed within 48 hours of arriving at the kennels, the reclaim fee is £71 per dog and after 48 hours the charge is £110 per dog.
A spokesman for Sefton Council said: "We would like to remind all dog owners of their legal obligation to ensure their pets are correctly microchipped, wearing a collar and identifying tags.
"In this instance we can confirm wardens were called to a lost dog with no tags which had been found on a busy road in Southport this weekend.
"In line with normal procedures, the warden scanned the dog for a microchip and contacted the owner so that the dog could be reunited without the need to take him to kennels.
"Unfortunately his owner refused to pay a standard reclaiming fee and the dog was taken to kennels.
"We can confirm the dog is fit and well and has seen a vet to ensure his health is good.
"We understand that the owner has now paid in full and we consider this matter to be resolved."


thedailymirror--2020-01-22--Men are twice as emotional as women at work, study finds

New research has put a lens on the various emotions we experience in the workplace as 2,000 UK workers and 250 managers opened up about what gets under their skin in the office and how they express their emotions - if at all .
In collaboration with Totaljobs , a study by Anglia Ruskin University has revealed stark statistics on the workplace behaviour of men , women and millennials .
The findings show how many of us are being “ emotionally triggered ” by our nine to fives and made to feel a variety of emotions .
Described as The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work environment either brings people joy , surprise , anger , sadness , disgust or fear , but the biggest cause of these is not work itself , which many would expect , but instead our colleagues .
There also appears to be a gender divide which further complicates this .
Statistics indicate that men are more emotional in the workplace than women , but also remark that women are more likely to experience stress and frustration whilst on the job .
Men tend to be more emotionally invested in their projects than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve missed a deadline or go over-budget .
Men were also found to be twice as likely as women to take criticism to heart or get upset if they feel their ideas are being ignored , with 43 percent resorting to shouting in a bid to blow off steam .
Men are also more likely to take drastic action fueled by emotion , being 20 percent more likely to quit a job when times are tough than women .
Dr Terri Simpkin from Anglia Ruskin University , explains : `` Men are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with power , such as anger or pride .
In fact , emotions and power are inextricably linked .
`` Not being heard is congruent with lacking in status .
Similarly , sadness is associated with a lack of power in social settings such as the workplace . ''
The data also says that one in three of us hide our true emotions at work and instead opt to put on a happy face instead of confronting our negative emotions .
These results are shocking but not surprising as the study also found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that expressing emotion at work is a weakness and 51 percent think that the workplace should be free from all expression of emotion , whether positive or negative .
Dr Simpkin says : “ Workplaces are environments of social expectations .
There are ‘ display rules ’ associated with when , where and how much emotion can be shared and by whom .
This is one reason why people will suppress their emotions in the workplace : they fear being judged.
” Millennials are having a hard time in the workplace too and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other group to experience sadness and anger at work and 80 per cent more likely to feel disgusted .
“ It can be challenging for young people to develop an identity that ’ s congruent with their professional role .
They may experience fear of failure , fear of success and fear of not fitting in , '' she said .
Young people have a happier future to look forward to though as their experience of negative emotions at work is expected to decline dramatically with age .
In order to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employees , the workplace must become more “ emotionally aware ” says Dr Simkin .
She adds : “ As workplaces are becoming more and more digital , the ability to lead with an understanding of how to integrate emotionally aware people into them will be key to success .
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The workplace is where a lot of us spend most of our time so it is not surprising that colleagues and the work environment can have a massive effect on our emotional wellbeing
New research has put a lens on the various emotions we experience in the workplace as 2,000 UK workers and 250 managers opened up about what gets under their skin in the office and how they express their emotions - if at all.
In collaboration with Totaljobs, a study by Anglia Ruskin University has revealed stark statistics on the workplace behaviour of men, women and millennials.
The findings show how many of us are being “emotionally triggered” by our nine to fives and made to feel a variety of emotions.
Described as The Big Six, researchers found that the work environment either brings people joy, surprise, anger, sadness, disgust or fear, but the biggest cause of these is not work itself, which many would expect, but instead our colleagues.
There also appears to be a gender divide which further complicates this.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Statistics indicate that men are more emotional in the workplace than women, but also remark that women are more likely to experience stress and frustration whilst on the job.
Men tend to be more emotionally invested in their projects than women and experience negative feelings if they’ve missed a deadline or go over-budget.
Men were also found to be twice as likely as women to take criticism to heart or get upset if they feel their ideas are being ignored, with 43 percent resorting to shouting in a bid to blow off steam.
Men are also more likely to take drastic action fueled by emotion, being 20 percent more likely to quit a job when times are tough than women.
Dr Terri Simpkin from Anglia Ruskin University, explains: "Men are more likely to report experiencing emotions associated with power, such as anger or pride. In fact, emotions and power are inextricably linked.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"Not being heard is congruent with lacking in status. Similarly, sadness is associated with a lack of power in social settings such as the workplace."
The data also says that one in three of us hide our true emotions at work and instead opt to put on a happy face instead of confronting our negative emotions.
These results are shocking but not surprising as the study also found that 30 percent of line managers think that expressing emotion at work is a weakness and 51 percent think that the workplace should be free from all expression of emotion, whether positive or negative.
Dr Simpkin says: “Workplaces are environments of social expectations. There are ‘display rules’ associated with when, where and how much emotion can be shared and by whom. This is one reason why people will suppress their emotions in the workplace: they fear being judged.”
Millennials are having a hard time in the workplace too and are 91 per cent more likely than any other group to experience sadness and anger at work and 80 per cent more likely to feel disgusted.
Dr Simkim blames this on identity issues.
“It can be challenging for young people to develop an identity that’s congruent with their professional role. They may experience fear of failure, fear of success and fear of not fitting in," she said.
Young people have a happier future to look forward to though as their experience of negative emotions at work is expected to decline dramatically with age.
In order to be as productive as possible and kind to employees, the workplace must become more “emotionally aware” says Dr Simkin.
She adds: “As workplaces are becoming more and more digital, the ability to lead with an understanding of how to integrate emotionally aware people into them will be key to success.”