thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Kanye West's Wyoming team 'urging him to accept medical treatment amid concerns'

Kanye West is being urged to accept help and support from a medical team as those closest to him share concerns about his mental health .
The 43-year-old rapper has been joined at his ranch in Wyoming by his closest friends and advisors as they look to help him get the support he needs .
Kanye has alarmed many with a couple of Twitter rants , in which he has alleged that he is trying to divorce his wife , Kim Kardashian , and has been disparaging about the influence Kris Jenner has over the family .
Since Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support of his presidential bid ended in tears and chaos , he has been holed up at his ranch in Cody , Wyoming .
He has now been joined by a team of close friends , who are looking to help him through a suspected bipolar episode .
Kanye 's manager , Bu Thiam , and close childhood friends from Chicago Don 'Don C ' Crawley and John Monopoly have all flown in to Cody to be with him .
A source told PEOPLE : `` They are very concerned about his mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are working to get him the help he needs .
He 's been seen by a doctor .
`` He was assessed , and the assessment on Monday determined that he did not need immediate hospitalisation and that he was in a stable mental state at the time . ''
Speaking about who has joined Kanye at his ranch , the source continued : `` Don C was the best man at Kanye 's wedding and an executive at his G.O.O.D .
Music label .
`` John Monopoly is Kanye 's former manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and this is everyone ’ s top priority to make sure that he ’ s safe and getting the help he needs . ''
The source added that Kanye is being focused on a music project while in Cody and that music creatives are with him ahead of another assessment this week .
Kanye was buoyed earlier in the week when comedian Dave Chappelle spent some time with him , leading to the rapper to hail their friendship on Twitter .
He wrote : `` THANK YOU DAVE FOR HOPPING ON A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DAVE YOU ARE A GOD SEND AND A TRUE FRIEND ALL LOVE . ''
Kanye had previously tweeted allegations that Kim and Keeping Up With The Kardashians momager Kris Jenner have tried to `` lock him up '' after allegedly dispatching doctors to the ranch .
Kanye then launched another tirade on Twitter on Wednesday , in which he revealed that he has been seeking a divorce from Kim since November 2018 , when she met with Meek Mill to talk about criminal justice reform .
Kim , 39 , finally broke her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in which she urged for `` compassion '' towards Kanye and addressed his bipolar diagnosis .
In a lengthy statement on Instagram , she wrote : `` As many of you know , Kanye has bi-polar disorder .
`` Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does , knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand .
`` I 've never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye 's right to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But today , I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health . ''
Kim continued : `` Those that understand mental illness or even compulsive behavior know that the family is powerless unless the member is a minor .
`` People who are unaware or far removed from this experience can be judgmental and not understand that the individual themselves have to engage in the process of getting help no matter how hard family and friends try . ''
Kim labelled her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and went on to explain that `` those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes do not align with his intentions . ''
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KANYE WEST BREAKS DOWN CRYING AND SCREAMS "I ALMOST KILLED MY DAUGHTER" AT HIS RALLY
KANYE WEST BREAKS DOWN CRYING AND SCREAMS "I ALMOST KILLED MY DAUGHTER" AT HIS RALLY
Kanye West's closest group of friends and advisors have urged the rapper to accept medical attention as concerns grow for his mental health
Kanye West is being urged to accept help and support from a medical team as those closest to him share concerns about his mental health.
The 43-year-old rapper has been joined at his ranch in Wyoming by his closest friends and advisors as they look to help him get the support he needs.
Kanye has alarmed many with a couple of Twitter rants, in which he has alleged that he is trying to divorce his wife, Kim Kardashian, and has been disparaging about the influence Kris Jenner has over the family.
Since Sunday, when Kanye's first campaign rally in support of his presidential bid ended in tears and chaos, he has been holed up at his ranch in Cody, Wyoming.
He has now been joined by a team of close friends, who are looking to help him through a suspected bipolar episode.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Kanye's manager, Bu Thiam, and close childhood friends from Chicago Don 'Don C' Crawley and John Monopoly have all flown in to Cody to be with him.
A source told PEOPLE : "They are very concerned about his mental health and taking action.
"They are working to get him the help he needs. He's been seen by a doctor.
"He was assessed, and the assessment on Monday determined that he did not need immediate hospitalisation and that he was in a stable mental state at the time."
Speaking about who has joined Kanye at his ranch, the source continued: "Don C was the best man at Kanye's wedding and an executive at his G.O.O.D. Music label.
"John Monopoly is Kanye's former manager. Those close to him are concerned, and this is everyone’s top priority to make sure that he’s safe and getting the help he needs."
The source added that Kanye is being focused on a music project while in Cody and that music creatives are with him ahead of another assessment this week.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Kanye was buoyed earlier in the week when comedian Dave Chappelle spent some time with him, leading to the rapper to hail their friendship on Twitter.
He wrote: "THANK YOU DAVE FOR HOPPING ON A JET TO COME SEE ME DOING WELL DAVE YOU ARE A GOD SEND AND A TRUE FRIEND ALL LOVE."
Kanye had previously tweeted allegations that Kim and Keeping Up With The Kardashians momager Kris Jenner have tried to "lock him up" after allegedly dispatching doctors to the ranch.
Kanye then launched another tirade on Twitter on Wednesday, in which he revealed that he has been seeking a divorce from Kim since November 2018, when she met with Meek Mill to talk about criminal justice reform.
Kim, 39, finally broke her silence on Kanye's outpourings on Wednesday, in which she urged for "compassion" towards Kanye and addressed his bipolar diagnosis.
In a lengthy statement on Instagram, she wrote: "As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder.
"Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it is to understand.
"I've never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye's right to privacy when it comes to his health.
"But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health."
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
Kim continued: "Those that understand mental illness or even compulsive behavior know that the family is powerless unless the member is a minor.
"People who are unaware or far removed from this experience can be judgmental and not understand that the individual themselves have to engage in the process of getting help no matter how hard family and friends try."
Kim labelled her husband a "brilliant but complicated person" and went on to explain that "those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes do not align with his intentions."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Eating chocolate at least once a week could stave off heart attack, study finds

Eating chocolate at least once a week could stave off a heart attack , according to new research .
A large-scale study found those who treated themselves more than once a week slashed their chances of developing coronary artery disease by eight per cent .
Chocolate is packed with plant chemicals that dampen inflammation and boost blood flow by preventing clots , explained scientists .
Lead author Dr Chayakrit Krittanawong said : `` Our study suggests chocolate helps keep the heart 's blood vessels healthy . ''
It pooled data from six trials that examined the link over the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people reported their intake .
Those who ate chocolate more than once a week reduced their risk of coronary artery disease by eight percent .
This was compared to peers who indulged less than once a week .
It 's a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide .
It can lead to heart attacks and heart failure .
Chocolate is known to produce the same chemical in the brain as falling in love .
But evidence is growing that it 's reputation as a 'guilty pleasure ' is wrong .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart healthy nutrients such as flavonoids , methylxanthines , polyphenols and stearic acid which may reduce inflammation and increase good cholesterol . ''
Known medically as HDL ( high-density lipoprotein ) , it helps to flush bad cholesterol , or LDL ( low-density lipoprotein ) , out of the body .
When this collects it causes vessels and arteries to become furred up .
It can stop blood flow to the heart or brain - triggering a heart attack or stroke .
Dr Krittanawong , of Baylor College of Medicine , Houston , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past , clinical studies have shown chocolate is beneficial for both blood pressure and the lining of blood vessels .
`` I wanted to see if it affects the blood vessels supplying the heart - the coronary arteries - or not .
And if it does , is it beneficial or harmful ? ''
The participants were tracked for an average of nearly nine years - during which time 14,043 developed CAD and 4,667 suffered a heart attack .
This is when the condition progresses and the flow of blood to the heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long been known to have health benefits but recent research has suggested milk chocolate may also provide valuable nutrients to the heart .
Dr Krittanawong pointed out his study did not investigate whether any particular type of chocolate is more beneficial - or if there is an ideal portion size .
He said : `` Chocolate appears promising for prevention of coronary artery disease .
But more research is needed to pinpoint how much and what kind of chocolate could be recommended . ''
While it 's not clear how much is optimal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` Moderate amounts of chocolate seem to protect the coronary arteries but it 's likely that large quantities do not .
`` The calories , sugar , milk , and fat in commercially available products need to be considered - particularly in diabetics and obese people . ''
Previously chocolate has been shown to reduce memory loss , prevent diabetes , reduce stress , protect the skin against sun damage and lower cholesterol .
CAD is responsible for around 64,000 deaths in the UK each year .
It claims the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one in twelve women - making it one of Britain 's biggest killers .

A large-scale study found those who treated themselves more than once a week slashed their chances of developing coronary artery disease by eight per cent
Eating chocolate at least once a week can reduce your risk of a heart attack, study finds
Eating chocolate at least once a week could stave off a heart attack, according to new research.
A large-scale study found those who treated themselves more than once a week slashed their chances of developing coronary artery disease by eight per cent.
Chocolate is packed with plant chemicals that dampen inflammation and boost blood flow by preventing clots, explained scientists.
Lead author Dr Chayakrit Krittanawong said: "Our study suggests chocolate helps keep the heart's blood vessels healthy."
It pooled data from six trials that examined the link over the past five decades. A total of 336,289 people reported their intake.
Those who ate chocolate more than once a week reduced their risk of coronary artery disease by eight percent. This was compared to peers who indulged less than once a week.
It's a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. It can lead to heart attacks and heart failure.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Chocolate is known to produce the same chemical in the brain as falling in love. But evidence is growing that it's reputation as a 'guilty pleasure' is wrong.
Dr Krittanawong said: "Chocolate contains heart healthy nutrients such as flavonoids, methylxanthines, polyphenols and stearic acid which may reduce inflammation and increase good cholesterol."
Known medically as HDL (high-density lipoprotein), it helps to flush bad cholesterol, or LDL (low-density lipoprotein), out of the body.
When this collects it causes vessels and arteries to become furred up. It can stop blood flow to the heart or brain - triggering a heart attack or stroke.
Dr Krittanawong, of Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, said: "In the past, clinical studies have shown chocolate is beneficial for both blood pressure and the lining of blood vessels.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I wanted to see if it affects the blood vessels supplying the heart - the coronary arteries - or not. And if it does, is it beneficial or harmful?"
The participants were tracked for an average of nearly nine years - during which time 14,043 developed CAD and 4,667 suffered a heart attack.
This is when the condition progresses and the flow of blood to the heart is suddenly stopped.
Dark chocolate has long been known to have health benefits but recent research has suggested milk chocolate may also provide valuable nutrients to the heart.
Dr Krittanawong pointed out his study did not investigate whether any particular type of chocolate is more beneficial - or if there is an ideal portion size.
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He said: "Chocolate appears promising for prevention of coronary artery disease. But more research is needed to pinpoint how much and what kind of chocolate could be recommended."
While it's not clear how much is optimal, Dr Krittanawong warned against overeating.
He said: "Moderate amounts of chocolate seem to protect the coronary arteries but it's likely that large quantities do not.
"The calories, sugar, milk, and fat in commercially available products need to be considered - particularly in diabetics and obese people."
Previously chocolate has been shown to reduce memory loss, prevent diabetes, reduce stress, protect the skin against sun damage and lower cholesterol.
CAD is responsible for around 64,000 deaths in the UK each year. It claims the lives of one in seven men and one in twelve women - making it one of Britain's biggest killers.


thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead in the street

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man , aged 20 , was found dead in the street near an overturned car .
Police launched a murder probe following the incident in Thame , Oxfordshire .
At around 7.05pm on Wednesday the man was found with injuries in Chinnor Road before being pronounced dead at the scene .
His next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist teams , Thames Valley Police have said .
Police had wished speak to a group of young men who were seen in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Mike Roddy of the Major Crime Unit , said he is aware that a number of people may have seen what happened and potentially filmed it .
He asked anyone with footage to refrain from sharing it on social media and instead send it to the police .
`` We are in the very early stages of this murder investigation , '' he said , prior to the arrest .
`` Our thoughts first and foremost go out to the family of the man who has sadly died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone with information about what happened , comes forward .
`` Although the details of what exactly has happened is unclear at the moment , we would like to hear from you if you saw anything suspicious this evening in Chinnor Road or Essex Road and the surrounding areas .
`` We know there were a number of people in the area who will have seen this unfold and may have even caught some of the incident on video .
`` Please do not share this video on social media , but instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man has died in this incident and if you have footage or pictures this could be very traumatic for the family and friends of the man who has died .
`` We know this will be concerning for the community but there will be an increased police presence in the area .
Feel free to approach these officers if you have any concerns . ''
Road closures remain in place in Chinnor Road at the junction with Queens Road , Dormer Road at the junction of Garden City and Cotmore Gardens at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected these roads will be closed for several hours .
If you have any information you think might help , call 101 quoting the reference URN 1152 ( 22/7 ) or make a report online .
If you would prefer to remain 100 % anonymous , please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

Thames Valley Police has launched a murder investigation after the man, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene in Thame - with a 15-year-old boy arrested
Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead near overturned car
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man, aged 20, was found dead in the street near an overturned car.
Police launched a murder probe following the incident in Thame, Oxfordshire.
At around 7.05pm on Wednesday the man was found with injuries in Chinnor Road before being pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specialist teams, Thames Valley Police have said.
The teenager remains in police custody.
Police had wished speak to a group of young men who were seen in the area at the time of the incident.
Image: Peter Manning/LNP) Peter Manning/LNP)
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Mike Roddy of the Major Crime Unit, said he is aware that a number of people may have seen what happened and potentially filmed it.
He asked anyone with footage to refrain from sharing it on social media and instead send it to the police.
"We are in the very early stages of this murder investigation," he said, prior to the arrest.
"Our thoughts first and foremost go out to the family of the man who has sadly died.
"It is really important that anyone with information about what happened, comes forward.
Image: Peter Manning/LNP) Peter Manning/LNP)
"Although the details of what exactly has happened is unclear at the moment, we would like to hear from you if you saw anything suspicious this evening in Chinnor Road or Essex Road and the surrounding areas.
"We know there were a number of people in the area who will have seen this unfold and may have even caught some of the incident on video.
"Please do not share this video on social media, but instead share it with police.
"A man has died in this incident and if you have footage or pictures this could be very traumatic for the family and friends of the man who has died.
"We know this will be concerning for the community but there will be an increased police presence in the area. Feel free to approach these officers if you have any concerns."
Road closures remain in place in Chinnor Road at the junction with Queens Road, Dormer Road at the junction of Garden City and Cotmore Gardens at the junction of Cotmore Close.
It is expected these roads will be closed for several hours.
If you have any information you think might help, call 101 quoting the reference URN 1152 (22/7) or make a report online.
If you would prefer to remain 100% anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Premier League clubs blasted as 'deplorable' for furloughing staff in report

Premier League clubs are branded “ deplorable ” for furloughing staff during lockdown while continuing to pay millionaire players in a damning report out on Thursday .
In a grim portrait of English football 's financial health , and its ability to survive the coronavirus pandemic , MPs warn “ many more clubs will follow Bury ” and go out of existence because the game 's business model is “ unsustainable.
” And the influential Digital , Culture , Media and Sport parliamentary committee , chaired by Tory MP Julian Knight , is scathing about the lack of black faces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismay ” over the slow progress in tackling homophobia .
The DCMS cross-party report into the effects of Covid-19 on sport says football needs to “ reset ” its moral compass and address the “ culture of unfair pay ” which blights the game .
But Knight 's panel reserves some of its strongest criticism for gilded clubs who used sport 's shutdown to invoke the Government 's coronavirus job retention scheme .
Liverpool led the U-turn , with chief executive Peter Moore admitting “ we came to the wrong conclusion.
” However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We firmly believe that football must use its response to the Covid-19 crisis to 'reset . '
“ Towards the beginning of the crisis , the Premier League was hit by controversy when a number of clubs , including Tottenham and Liverpool , decided to use the CJRS and furlough non-playing staff while continuing to pay players ' wages in full .
“ The Premier League remains the highest-paying football league in the world at neary £3.2 million per player in 2019 , so it is no surprise to us that some clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seventh-richest club – faced fierce backlash .
“ The crisis has shone a light on the culture of unfair pay in football .
The decision by some Premier League clubs to furlough non-playing staff was deplorable , and we welcomed its reversal .
“ Parachute payments must become a thing of the past and considerable work must be done to advance work on salary caps , which may seem radical to those inside UK football but seem to work well elsewhere .
“ The current football business model is not sustainable .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of English football .
If it does not step up to help the EFL , many more clubs will follow in Bury FC 's footsteps .
“ During the 2017-18 season , Premier League clubs made £4.8 billion with combined operating profits ( before transfers ) of £900m , whereas the 72 clubs in the Championship , League One and League Two made combined losses of £411m.
” Although players have taken a knee , in recognition of the Black Lives Matter movement , since football resumed , the DCMS points out club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : “ Football must also become more representative .
“ The fact that no Premier League club , and virtually no English Football League club has a black owner , chair or chief executive is a fundamental inequality at the heart of the game .
“ We do not believe the voluntary initiative proposed by the FA will motivate clubs to act with sufficient speed .
“ Instead we recommend that DCMS revises the Code for Sport Governance , adding targets for BAME representation on boards .
“ Indeed , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA , Rugby Football Union , England & Wales Cricket Board , Lawn Tennis Association , England Golf , UK Athletics and British Cycling have one black board member between them .
“ We also wish to add our dismay at the slow progress in kicking out homophobia from football .
It is crucial that everyone in the game is clear about the remaining barriers to players coming out .
“ We will pursue opportunities in this Parliament to introduce legislation outlawing homophobic chanting at matches .
”

A number of high-profile clubs controversially turned to the government scheme during lockdown as a way of saving money amid the coronavirus crisis
Premier League clubs blasted as "deplorable" for furloughing staff in new report
Premier League clubs are branded “deplorable” for furloughing staff during lockdown while continuing to pay millionaire players in a damning report out on Thursday.
In a grim portrait of English football's financial health, and its ability to survive the coronavirus pandemic, MPs warn “many more clubs will follow Bury” and go out of existence because the game's business model is “unsustainable.”
And the influential Digital, Culture, Media and Sport parliamentary committee, chaired by Tory MP Julian Knight, is scathing about the lack of black faces in boardrooms, and registers its “dismay” over the slow progress in tackling homophobia.
The DCMS cross-party report into the effects of Covid-19 on sport says football needs to “reset” its moral compass and address the “culture of unfair pay” which blights the game.
Image: James Speakman/Mercury Press/REX/Shutterstock) James Speakman/Mercury Press/REX/Shutterstock)
But Knight's panel reserves some of its strongest criticism for gilded clubs who used sport's shutdown to invoke the Government's coronavirus job retention scheme.
Liverpool led the U-turn, with chief executive Peter Moore admitting “we came to the wrong conclusion.”
However, the DCMS report concludes: “We firmly believe that football must use its response to the Covid-19 crisis to 'reset.'
“Towards the beginning of the crisis, the Premier League was hit by controversy when a number of clubs, including Tottenham and Liverpool, decided to use the CJRS and furlough non-playing staff while continuing to pay players' wages in full.
“The Premier League remains the highest-paying football league in the world at neary £3.2 million per player in 2019, so it is no surprise to us that some clubs – particularly Liverpool, the world's seventh-richest club – faced fierce backlash.
“The crisis has shone a light on the culture of unfair pay in football. The decision by some Premier League clubs to furlough non-playing staff was deplorable, and we welcomed its reversal.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
“Parachute payments must become a thing of the past and considerable work must be done to advance work on salary caps, which may seem radical to those inside UK football but seem to work well elsewhere.
“The current football business model is not sustainable. The Premier League is the main income generator of English football. If it does not step up to help the EFL, many more clubs will follow in Bury FC's footsteps.
“During the 2017-18 season, Premier League clubs made £4.8 billion with combined operating profits (before transfers) of £900m, whereas the 72 clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two made combined losses of £411m.”
Although players have taken a knee, in recognition of the Black Lives Matter movement, since football resumed, the DCMS points out club owners and directors are almost uniformly white, saying: “Football must also become more representative.
“The fact that no Premier League club, and virtually no English Football League club has a black owner, chair or chief executive is a fundamental inequality at the heart of the game.
“We do not believe the voluntary initiative proposed by the FA will motivate clubs to act with sufficient speed.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Instead we recommend that DCMS revises the Code for Sport Governance, adding targets for BAME representation on boards.
“Indeed, the problem goes well beyond football: The FA, Rugby Football Union, England & Wales Cricket Board, Lawn Tennis Association, England Golf, UK Athletics and British Cycling have one black board member between them.
“We also wish to add our dismay at the slow progress in kicking out homophobia from football. It is crucial that everyone in the game is clear about the remaining barriers to players coming out.
“We will pursue opportunities in this Parliament to introduce legislation outlawing homophobic chanting at matches.”


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thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Ministers slammed for 'astonishing' failure to prepare for impact of Covid-19

Ministers are today accused of an “ astonishing ” failure to plan for the economic impact of a pandemic .
The lack of preparedness could have a “ long-term ” impact on the economy , a Whitehall spending watchdog warns .
The cross-party Commons Public Accounts Committee says the Treasury waited until mid-March , days before the lockdown , before deciding on economic support schemes it would trigger to ease the blow from coronavirus .
The committee also warns of the impact on children , saying : “ It will be a huge task to ensure lengthy school closures do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children and young people ’ s future health and education .
“ Yet , while school closures were predicted in pandemic planning , there seems to have been no plan for how schools and pupils would be supported to continue to learn.
” The PAC urged the Government to “ learn lessons ” from its response and “ ensure it doesn ’ t repeat its mistakes again in the event of a second spike in infections – or another novel disease outbreak ” .
The report adds : “ We are astonished by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in advance how it might deal with the economic impacts of a pandemic.
” Committee chairwoman Meg Hillier said : “ Pandemic planning is the bread and butter of government risk planning , but we learn it was treated solely as a health issue , with no planning for the economic impacts .
“ This meant that the economic strategy was of necessity rushed and reactive , initially a one-size-fits-all response that ’ s leaving people , and whole sectors of the economy , behind .
“ A competent government does not run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will not steer us through this global health and economic crisis that way .
“ Government needs to take honest stock now , learning , and rapidly changing course where necessary .
“ We need reassurance that there is serious thinking behind how to manage a second spike .
“ This is not some kind of competition – this is our nation ’ s lives and livelihoods at stake.
” Separately , Ministers have been accused of being too slow to help theatres , sports clubs and the tourism industry hit by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was blasted for its “ regrettable ” response to the outbreak , with the Government taking months to stump up a £1.57billion rescue package for the arts .
Many organisations face an “ existential threat ” to their survival , The 87-page study says : “ We welcome the Government ’ s announcement of a £1.57billion support package for the arts , but it was too late for many in the sector and on its own will not be enough to stop mass redundancies and the permanent closure of our cultural infrastructure.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to recognise the scale of the challenge that Covid-19 presents to tourism , sport and culture , or the risk that losing them presents to the UK ’ s recovery from the crisis ” .
The report adds : “ The many and varied sectors under the remit of the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport are integral to the UK ’ s national life and identity , as well as being vital drivers of economic growth and employment .
“ Yet many parts of these sectors face an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued uncertainty that accompanies it.
” Committee chairman Julian Knight warned : “ We are witnessing the biggest threat to our cultural landscape in a generation .
“ The failure of the Government to act quickly has jeopardised the future of institutions that are part of our national life and the livelihoods of those who work for them .
“ Our report points to a department that has been treated as a ‘ Cinderella ’ by government when it comes to spending , despite the enormous contribution that the DCMS sectors make to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can see the damaging effect that has had on the robustness and ability of these areas to recover from the Covid crisis .
”

A Whitehall spending watchdog has warned the lack of preparedness for the pandemic could have a 'long term' impact on the economy
Ministers accused of 'astonishing' failure to prepare for economic impact of coronavirus
Ministers are today accused of an “astonishing” failure to plan for the economic impact of a pandemic.
The lack of preparedness could have a “long-term” impact on the economy, a Whitehall spending watchdog warns.
The cross-party Commons Public Accounts Committee says the Treasury waited until mid-March, days before the lockdown, before deciding on economic support schemes it would trigger to ease the blow from coronavirus.
The committee also warns of the impact on children, saying: “It will be a huge task to ensure lengthy school closures do not have long-term or irreversible effects on children and young people’s future health and education.
“Yet, while school closures were predicted in pandemic planning, there seems to have been no plan for how schools and pupils would be supported to continue to learn.”
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The PAC urged the Government to “learn lessons” from its response and “ensure it doesn’t repeat its mistakes again in the event of a second spike in infections – or another novel disease outbreak”.
The report adds: “We are astonished by the Government’s failure to consider in advance how it might deal with the economic impacts of a pandemic.”
Committee chairwoman Meg Hillier said: “Pandemic planning is the bread and butter of government risk planning, but we learn it was treated solely as a health issue, with no planning for the economic impacts.
“This meant that the economic strategy was of necessity rushed and reactive, initially a one-size-fits-all response that’s leaving people, and whole sectors of the economy, behind.
“A competent government does not run a country on the hoof, and it will not steer us through this global health and economic crisis that way.
“Government needs to take honest stock now, learning, and rapidly changing course where necessary.
“We need reassurance that there is serious thinking behind how to manage a second spike.
“This is not some kind of competition – this is our nation’s lives and livelihoods at stake.”
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Separately, Ministers have been accused of being too slow to help theatres, sports clubs and the tourism industry hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Culture Department was blasted for its “regrettable” response to the outbreak, with the Government taking months to stump up a £1.57billion rescue package for the arts.
Many organisations face an “existential threat” to their survival,
according to a Commons Culture Select Committee report published today.
The 87-page study says: “We welcome the Government’s announcement of a £1.57billion support package for the arts, but it was too late for many in the sector and on its own will not be enough to stop mass redundancies and the permanent closure of our cultural infrastructure.”
MPs say the Government “has consistently failed to recognise the scale of the challenge that Covid-19 presents to tourism, sport and culture, or the risk that losing them presents to the UK’s recovery from the crisis”.
The report adds: “The many and varied sectors under the remit of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport are integral to the UK’s national life and identity, as well as being vital drivers of economic growth and employment.
“Yet many parts of these sectors face an existential threat due to Covid-19 and the continued uncertainty that accompanies it.”
Committee chairman Julian Knight warned: “We are witnessing the biggest threat to our cultural landscape in a generation.
“The failure of the Government to act quickly has jeopardised the future of institutions that are part of our national life and the livelihoods of those who work for them.
“Our report points to a department that has been treated as a ‘Cinderella’
by government when it comes to spending, despite the enormous contribution that the DCMS sectors make to the economy and job creation.
“We can see the damaging effect that has had on the robustness and ability of these areas to recover from the Covid crisis.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Mum found out she had cancer after losing control of car on motorway commute

A mum-of-two found out she had cancer after losing control of her car on the motorway while driving to work .
Mo Jay , 47 , was driving to work when she heard other drivers sounding their horns .
She realised her car had stopped in the middle of the carriageway and the left side of her body was numb .
After undergoing a series of tests , doctors told Mo that she had a tumour the size of a golf ball in her brain .
Thanks to treatment she is now in remission and has shared her story to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Research UK , which has suffered a loss of funding due to the Covid-19 crisis , reports Liverpool Echo : Since then , thanks to a chemotherapy drug called temozolomide , Mo - who is mum to Megan , 22 , and Leah , 18 - is now in remission .
She has shared shared her story in the hope of inspiring others across the North West to donate to Cancer Research UK , who have suffered from a significant loss of funding due to the coronavirus crisis .
Mo said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , getting in the car and heading to work .
But while I was on the motorway I suddenly heard the drivers all around me beeping their horns .
`` I hadn ’ t even realised , but my car had stopped dead in the road and one half of my body had gone completely numb .
`` I somehow managed to keep driving to the office but as soon as I got out of the car I just fell flat onto the ground .
I probably looked like I ’ d been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her father who immediately drove over to the office and took her to hospital .
After undergoing different tests Mo was diagnosed with a brain tumour .
Mo said : “ My sister was with me when I found out it was cancer and we gave each other the biggest hug .
`` But the hardest thing was breaking the news to my two daughters who were both still teenagers at the time .
“ I tried to reassure them by saying I was too stubborn to die , and insisting I wasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon – but it was really tough.
” Mo had eight-hour brain surgery at the Walton Centre in Liverpool to remove as much of the tumour as possible .
She said : “ I still have a cracking scar on the back of my head from the surgery .
Even today , I like to pretend to people that I ’ ve been bitten by a shark !
`` My sister cried the whole time I was in the operating theatre but I was determined to get through it with a smile on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was followed by various rounds of radiotherapy and chemotherapy – including the brain tumour drug temozolomide , discovered by Cancer Research UK scientists .
The drug stops cancer cells from making DNA so they can ’ t grow , causing them to die .
From early pioneering lab work to the first clinical trials of the drug in people with cancer , Cancer Research UK researchers were involved every step of the way .
Mo said : “ I ’ ve always been a glass half full person and was determined to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even came up with a nickname for my cancer , calling it ‘ Freddy Krueger ’ .
But there have been really challenging times too .
`` One night in the middle of treatment I remember just pacing around my bedroom and thinking ‘ when is this ever going to stop ’ .
“ My hair started falling out and my face felt like a bamboo ’ s backside but that didn ’ t bother me .
One of my friends told me I actually looked quite good with no hair , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and buy some trendy headscarves.
” Thanks to the treatment she received , Mo 's cancer is now in remission .
By sharing her story she hopes to encourage others to help tackle the devastating loss of funding for cancer research , caused by the COVID-19 outbreak .
Sadly Mo ’ s father died last year from melanoma – a form of skin cancer – that had spread to his brain .
Mo said : “ Thanks to treatment , I ’ m still here to see my daughters finish university , see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have grandchildren .
But I ’ ve lost too many family and friends to this awful disease and I want to make sure other people don ’ t have to go through all this .
“ It ’ s thanks to Cancer Research UK that I ’ ve been given more precious time with my loved ones – so it upsets me to think about research being delayed and what this might mean for people affected by cancer in the months and years to come .
“ By boosting funding now , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on patients .
So , I hope that people across the North West will be moved by the charity ’ s determination to carry on beating cancer and give what they can .
They could make a real difference to people like me.
” Following the cancellation of fundraising events like Race for Life , Cancer Research UK is now expecting a staggering £160 million drop in income in the year ahead .
As a result , the charity has had to make the difficult decision to cut £44 million in research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be just the beginning .
Cancer Research UK ’ s work into the prevention , diagnosis and treatment of cancer has been at the heart of progress that has seen survival in the UK double in the last 40 years .
Thanks to the generosity of its supporters , the charity currently funds around 50 per cent of all publicly funded cancer research in the UK .
However , as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic , promising projects which could have the big answers to cancer are being held up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new TV appeal film which shows a cancer patient on the verge of finding out whether her treatment has been successful , when the video pauses at the critical moment .
Anna Taylor , Cancer Research UK spokesperson for the North West , said : “ We ’ re incredibly grateful to Mo for helping to underline the stark reality of the current situation .
Thanks to research she is enjoying precious time with family and friends .
“ However , COVID-19 has put so much of our research on pause , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day and every pound counts .
“ With over 40,000 people diagnosed with cancer each year in the North West* , we will never stop striving to create better treatments .
But we can ’ t do it alone .
“ Whether they donate , sign up to Race for Life at Home or shop at our stores - with the help of people in the North West we believe that together we will still beat cancer.
” Cancer Research UK was able to spend over £30 million in the North West last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s leading scientific and clinical research .

Mo Jay, 47, suddenly stopped in the middle of the carriageway and the left side of her body went numb
Mum found out she had cancer after losing control on motorway while driving to work
A mum-of-two found out she had cancer after losing control of her car on the motorway while driving to work.
Mo Jay, 47, was driving to work when she heard other drivers sounding their horns.
She realised her car had stopped in the middle of the carriageway and the left side of her body was numb.
After undergoing a series of tests, doctors told Mo that she had a tumour the size of a golf ball in her brain.
Thanks to treatment she is now in remission and has shared her story to promote the work of the charity Cancer Research UK, which has suffered a loss of funding due to the Covid-19 crisis, reports Liverpool Echo:
Image: CRUK/Liverpool Echo) CRUK/Liverpool Echo)
Since then, thanks to a chemotherapy drug called temozolomide, Mo - who is mum to Megan, 22, and Leah, 18 - is now in remission.
She has shared shared her story in the hope of inspiring others across the North West to donate to Cancer Research UK, who have suffered from a significant loss of funding due to the coronavirus crisis.
Mo said: “It started off like any other day, getting in the car and heading to work. But while I was on the motorway I suddenly heard the drivers all around me beeping their horns.
"I hadn’t even realised, but my car had stopped dead in the road and one half of my body had gone completely numb.
Image: CRUK/Liverpool Echo) CRUK/Liverpool Echo)
“Looking back, I was lucky to survive.
"I somehow managed to keep driving to the office but as soon as I got out of the car I just fell flat onto the ground. I probably looked like I’d been drink driving.”
Mo managed to phone her father who immediately drove over to the office and took her to hospital.
After undergoing different tests Mo was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Mo said: “My sister was with me when I found out it was cancer and we gave each other the biggest hug.
"But the hardest thing was breaking the news to my two daughters who were both still teenagers at the time.
Image: CRUK/Liverpool Echo) CRUK/Liverpool Echo)
“I tried to reassure them by saying I was too stubborn to die, and insisting I wasn’t planning on going anywhere anytime soon – but it was really tough.”
Mo had eight-hour brain surgery at the Walton Centre in Liverpool to remove as much of the tumour as possible.
She said: “I still have a cracking scar on the back of my head from the surgery. Even today, I like to pretend to people that I’ve been bitten by a shark!
"My sister cried the whole time I was in the operating theatre but I was determined to get through it with a smile on my face.”
Mo’s surgery was followed by various rounds of radiotherapy and chemotherapy – including the brain tumour drug temozolomide, discovered by Cancer Research UK scientists.
The drug stops cancer cells from making DNA so they can’t grow, causing them to die. From early pioneering lab work to the first clinical trials of the drug in people with cancer, Cancer Research UK researchers were involved every step of the way.
Image: CRUK/Liverpool Echo) CRUK/Liverpool Echo)
Mo said: “I’ve always been a glass half full person and was determined to stay as positive as I could. I even came up with a nickname for my cancer, calling it ‘Freddy Krueger’. But there have been really challenging times too.
"One night in the middle of treatment I remember just pacing around my bedroom and thinking ‘when is this ever going to stop’.
“My hair started falling out and my face felt like a bamboo’s backside but that didn’t bother me. One of my friends told me I actually looked quite good with no hair, and it was an excuse to go out and buy some trendy headscarves.”
Thanks to the treatment she received, Mo's cancer is now in remission.
By sharing her story she hopes to encourage others to help tackle the devastating loss of funding for cancer research, caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Sadly Mo’s father died last year from melanoma – a form of skin cancer – that had spread to his brain.
Mo said: “Thanks to treatment, I’m still here to see my daughters finish university, see them get married and hopefully one day have grandchildren. But I’ve lost too many family and friends to this awful disease and I want to make sure other people don’t have to go through all this.
“It’s thanks to Cancer Research UK that I’ve been given more precious time with my loved ones – so it upsets me to think about research being delayed and what this might mean for people affected by cancer in the months and years to come.
“By boosting funding now, we can all help to lessen the future impact on patients. So, I hope that people across the North West will be moved by the charity’s determination to carry on beating cancer and give what they can. They could make a real difference to people like me.”
Following the cancellation of fundraising events like Race for Life, Cancer Research UK is now expecting a staggering £160 million drop in income in the year ahead.
As a result, the charity has had to make the difficult decision to cut £44 million in research funding, but this is likely to be just the beginning .
Cancer Research UK’s work into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has been at the heart of progress that has seen survival in the UK double in the last 40 years.
Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, the charity currently funds around 50 per cent of all publicly funded cancer research in the UK.
However, as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, promising projects which could have the big answers to cancer are being held up.
This is powerfully brought to life in a new TV appeal film which shows a cancer patient on the verge of finding out whether her treatment has been successful, when the video pauses at the critical moment.
Anna Taylor, Cancer Research UK spokesperson for the North West, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Mo for helping to underline the stark reality of the current situation. Thanks to research she is enjoying precious time with family and friends.
“However, COVID-19 has put so much of our research on pause, leaving us facing a crisis where every day and every pound counts.
“With over 40,000 people diagnosed with cancer each year in the North West*, we will never stop striving to create better treatments. But we can’t do it alone.
“Whether they donate, sign up to Race for Life at Home or shop at our stores - with the help of people in the North West we believe that together we will still beat cancer.”
Cancer Research UK was able to spend over £30 million in the North West last year on some of the UK’s leading scientific and clinical research.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Danielle Lloyd jumps to Katie Price's defence after fans share fears over puppy

Danielle Lloyd has jumped to Katie Price 's defence following the tragic death of her daughter Princess ' puppy .
The former glamour model , 42 , is said to be devastated after the precious pooch passed away earlier today .
Katie had purchased the adorable puppy , called Rolo , as a gift for Princess on her 13th birthday just three weeks ago .
Now , her pal Danielle has defended the puppy breeders who sold Rolo to Katie after he passed away in a 'tragic accident ' .
Danielle rushed to stand up for her pal and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cause of death .
The keyboard warrior stated : `` It 's just a shame that you all do not realise that all their dogs have died from 'tragic accidents ' .
`` All that could have been avoided if more care was taken .
It 's strange how the real cause of death is not being told '' the follower insisted .
Danielle quickly clapped back insisting that the puppy 's tragic death was not Katie 's fault and that the puppy breeders were also not to blame .
The TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she owns Rolo 's sister , Fendi , who is perfectly healthy and well looked after .
The brunette bombshell clapped back : `` It 's not their fault .
They did everything they could like they said .
`` I 've had the sister to Rolo and they made sure the pup was going to be looked after '' .
Following her eldest son 's release from intensive care on Monday , the reality TV star has been presented with even more challenges after Rolo was found dead by Harvey 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` They had to phone Katie to break the news , '' an insider told The Sun .
The source added that the entire family is completely broken after growing incredibly close to the gorgeous puppy .
The insider revealed : `` Katie is devastated and heartbroken and had to call Princess and break the news .
Everyone 's in floods of tears .
`` It was a tragic accident nobody could have foreseen - it 's no-one 's fault but Katie ca n't stop crying . ''
Last month , Katie was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store as she packed her trolley with blankets , bottles and perfumes for the dog .
Princess said she was determined to give her pet 'the best life . '
This evening , the devastated teen took to social media to share tribute to her short-lived bond with Rolo .
Alongside a series of sweet snaps of her precious puppy , the heartbroken teen penned : `` Rip baby boy I love you so much u meant everything to me miss you already . ''
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The former glamour model had gifted the precious puppy to her daughter Princess for her 13th birthday earlier this month
Danielle Lloyd has jumped to Katie Price's defence following the tragic death of her daughter Princess' puppy.
The former glamour model, 42, is said to be devastated after the precious pooch passed away earlier today.
Katie had purchased the adorable puppy, called Rolo, as a gift for Princess on her 13th birthday just three weeks ago.
Now, her pal Danielle has defended the puppy breeders who sold Rolo to Katie after he passed away in a 'tragic accident'.
Danielle rushed to stand up for her pal and her family after an unimpressed Instagram follower questioned the cause of death.
The keyboard warrior stated: "It's just a shame that you all do not realise that all their dogs have died from 'tragic accidents'.
"All that could have been avoided if more care was taken. It's strange how the real cause of death is not being told" the follower insisted.
Danielle quickly clapped back insisting that the puppy's tragic death was not Katie's fault and that the puppy breeders were also not to blame.
The TV star backed up her statement by revealing that she owns Rolo's sister, Fendi, who is perfectly healthy and well looked after.
The brunette bombshell clapped back: "It's not their fault. They did everything they could like they said.
"I've had the sister to Rolo and they made sure the pup was going to be looked after".
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Following her eldest son's release from intensive care on Monday, the reality TV star has been presented with even more challenges after Rolo was found dead by Harvey's carer after a tragic accident occured.
"They had to phone Katie to break the news," an insider told The Sun.
The source added that the entire family is completely broken after growing incredibly close to the gorgeous puppy.
Image: officialprincess_andre/Instagram) officialprincess_andre/Instagram)
The insider revealed: "Katie is devastated and heartbroken and had to call Princess and break the news. Everyone's in floods of tears.
"It was a tragic accident nobody could have foreseen - it's no-one's fault but Katie can't stop crying."
Last month, Katie was filmed splashing the cash in a pet store as she packed her trolley with blankets, bottles and perfumes for the dog.
Princess said she was determined to give her pet 'the best life.'
Image: officialprincess_andre/Instagram) officialprincess_andre/Instagram)
This evening, the devastated teen took to social media to share tribute to her short-lived bond with Rolo.
Alongside a series of sweet snaps of her precious puppy, the heartbroken teen penned: "Rip baby boy I love you so much u meant everything to me miss you already."
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thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Team GB boss: Olympics must stand for something 'greater than pursuit of medals'

Team GB boss Mark England says Britain ’ s Olympians will want for nothing when the Tokyo Games finally start a year today .
But given the devastating effects of the global pandemic he has asked whether it is time to ease off the all-consuming focus on medal supremacy .
Britain has gone from fourth ( in Beijing ) to third ( London ) to second ( Rio ) in the medal table at the last three Olympics .
But with success has come allegations of physical abuse and bullying at British Gymnastics as well as bullying inquiries into British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With the coronavirus death toll putting winning and losing at sport firmly into perspective , England said : `` I just wonder whether it ’ s time for the narrative to change slightly , given what 's happened .
“ There ’ s 45,000 people that have died in this country , 100s of 1000s have died across the world .
A pandemic is still ravaging through parts of the world and has still to ravage through some parts of the world .
`` Is it time for that narrative to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the British public rather than it just being medal focused ?
“ I 'm hesitant to say 'more than medals ' , that is churning out a strap line .
But this is a real opportunity to see what ’ s right and important in this world and to reflect on that.
” England , Team GB 's chef de mission , is clear that abuse and bullying have “ no place ” in either the Olympics movement or at the Olympic Games .
“ The Olympics stands for something which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though currently we are measured in that way , ” he said .
“ That is part of the high-performance system we have in the UK.
” UK Sport funding for national governing bodies is measured on , and determined by , the success of those sports .
But the British Olympic Association receives no annual funding and its focus is solely on ensuring athletes ’ performance needs are met .
“ We put the building blocks in place to allow athletes to fulfil their dreams , ” said England .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The debate continues as to whether Olympic chiefs should change their rules on podium protests to allow athletes to ‘ take a knee ’ in support of Black Lives Matter .
England says Team GB would “ absolutely support athletes in whatever way they collectively choose ” to support the cause .

“There’s 45,000 people that have died in this country. Is it time for that narrative to change to Team GB athletes being role models for the British public rather than it just being medal focused"
Team GB boss says Olympics stands for something 'greater than the pursuit of medals' as pandemic lends sport new perspective
Team GB boss Mark England says Britain’s Olympians will want for nothing when the Tokyo Games finally start a year today.
But given the devastating effects of the global pandemic he has asked whether it is time to ease off the all-consuming focus on medal supremacy.
Britain has gone from fourth (in Beijing) to third (London) to second (Rio) in the medal table at the last three Olympics.
But with success has come allegations of physical abuse and bullying at British Gymnastics as well as bullying inquiries into British Cycling, British Canoeing and British Swimming.
Image: Getty) Getty)
With the coronavirus death toll putting winning and losing at sport firmly into perspective, England said: "I just wonder whether it’s time for the narrative to change slightly, given what's happened.
“There’s 45,000 people that have died in this country, 100s of 1000s have died across the world. A pandemic is still ravaging through parts of the world and has still to ravage through some parts of the world.
"Is it time for that narrative to change to Team GB athletes being role models for the British public rather than it just being medal focused?
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“I'm hesitant to say 'more than medals', that is churning out a strap line. But this is a real opportunity to see what’s right and important in this world and to reflect on that.”
England, Team GB's chef de mission, is clear that abuse and bullying have “no place” in either the Olympics movement or at the Olympic Games.
“The Olympics stands for something which is greater than the pursuit of medals, though currently we are measured in that way,” he said. “That is part of the high-performance system we have in the UK.”
Image: Getty) Getty) Image: Getty) Getty)
UK Sport funding for national governing bodies is measured on, and determined by, the success of those sports.
But the British Olympic Association receives no annual funding and its focus is solely on ensuring athletes’ performance needs are met.
“We put the building blocks in place to allow athletes to fulfil their dreams,” said England. “The medal table outcome is irrelevant to us.”
Image: Getty Images for ECB) Getty Images for ECB) Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The debate continues as to whether Olympic chiefs should change their rules on podium protests to allow athletes to ‘take a knee’ in support of Black Lives Matter.
England says Team GB would “absolutely support athletes in whatever way they collectively choose” to support the cause.


thedailymirror--2020-07-22--Gemma Collins cancels gig 'over fears James Argent will try and seduce her'

Gemma Collins has pulled out of an upcoming gig in Spain , with sources claiming the decision was made over fears James Argent will also show up in attempt to win her back .
The Essex diva kicked her on-off beau to the kerb earlier this month after Arg called her a 'hippo ' and a 'fat f*** ' in a series of mean messages .
Since the split a newly single Gemma , 39 , has n't looked back and was said to be looking forward to flying out to Marbella this week to appear at a special Diva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hosted by Mark Wright 's cousin Elliot who had invited Gemma to join in the fun but she 's now too concerned to attend .
A source told The Sun that Gemma was worried about Arg - who is a regular on the Spanish club scene - showing up and causing a fuss .
However , in a lengthy Instagram post Gemma blamed her no-show on travel fears surrounding the coronavirus pandemic as she updated fans on the situation .
`` I am so sorry but due to the latest expected travel advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to host the evening , '' she admitted .
`` I have imminent filming commitments and have been advised by health and safety that it would be best to stay in the UK for now .
`` I was so excited for this night and I was really looking forward to having a good boogie and a drink ! ''
she said .
To hammer home her point to disappointed fans , Gemma then shared numerous links to articles about a spike in Spanish cases of Covid-19 .
While she could n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did make the best of the good weather at home by up a pool party in Essex .
Gemme revealed that she 'd stopped by at her nephew 's bash where she proceed to steal the show .
The fun-loving star was looking extremely body confident as she sauntered around the garden in a strapless swimsuit before joining the celebrations in true GC style bombing into the pool .
After commanding attention with her antics , Gemma was happy to be filmed on Instagram in her swimwear after losing three stone in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a healthier lifestyle during her stint on Dancing On Ice and has kept up her new regime .

The GC broke up with her on-off beau earlier this month after he branded her a 'hippo' and wants nothing more to do with him
Gemma Collins cancels gig 'over fears James Argent will turn up and try to seduce her'
Gemma Collins has pulled out of an upcoming gig in Spain, with sources claiming the decision was made over fears James Argent will also show up in attempt to win her back.
The Essex diva kicked her on-off beau to the kerb earlier this month after Arg called her a 'hippo' and a 'fat f***' in a series of mean messages.
Since the split a newly single Gemma, 39, hasn't looked back and was said to be looking forward to flying out to Marbella this week to appear at a special Diva Night.
The glamorous evening was being hosted by Mark Wright's cousin Elliot who had invited Gemma to join in the fun but she's now too concerned to attend.
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A source told The Sun that Gemma was worried about Arg - who is a regular on the Spanish club scene - showing up and causing a fuss.
However, in a lengthy Instagram post Gemma blamed her no-show on travel fears surrounding the coronavirus pandemic as she updated fans on the situation.
"I am so sorry but due to the latest expected travel advice I am so gutted to not be able to host the evening," she admitted.
"I have imminent filming commitments and have been advised by health and safety that it would be best to stay in the UK for now.
"I was so excited for this night and I was really looking forward to having a good boogie and a drink!" she said.
To hammer home her point to disappointed fans, Gemma then shared numerous links to articles about a spike in Spanish cases of Covid-19.
Image: gemmacollins1/Instagram) gemmacollins1/Instagram)
While she couldn't travel to sunny Spain today, Gemma did make the best of the good weather at home by up a pool party in Essex.
Gemme revealed that she'd stopped by at her nephew's bash where she proceed to steal the show.
The fun-loving star was looking extremely body confident as she sauntered around the garden in a strapless swimsuit before joining the celebrations in true GC style bombing into the pool.
Image: gemmacollins1/Instagram) gemmacollins1/Instagram) Image: gemmacollins1/Instagram) gemmacollins1/Instagram)
After commanding attention with her antics, Gemma was happy to be filmed on Instagram in her swimwear after losing three stone in the past year.
The TOWIE star embarked on a healthier lifestyle during her stint on Dancing On Ice and has kept up her new regime.


thedailymirror--2020-07-23--John Lewis slash up to 75% off thousands of dresses in clearance sale

The summer season would n't be the same without a wardrobe full of with chic throw-on-and-go dresses .
If you 're keen to ditch the lockdown look , high street chain John Lewis has rolled out a massive clearance sale on dresses , so you can snap up plenty of comfy styles at affordable prices .
Whether you 're after a floaty midi or a short fitted number , there 's everything you could want here .
There are more than 4,000 dresses included in the offer , with prices starting from as low as £8 .
How dreamy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale is available online at johnlewis.com - so you can browse the deals from your smartphone .
We 've spotted a whole lot of gorgeous styles from the likes of Chi Chi London , Monsoon , Jigsaw , Warehouse and many more .
But you 'll need to be quick if you want to get your hands on some bargain dresses , as they 're likely to sell out quickly .
Below is a list of our top picks .
Keep comfortable whilst looking chic with this soft , flowing wrap dress from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it cinches you in at the waist to define your shape .
For those who prefer something bolder , this lightweight ditsy floral dress is ideal .
It features ruffle sleeves for a touch of romance .
A perfect casual summer piece , this dress comes in an oversized cocoon shape for a relaxed fit .
It also has two handy side pockets , a scoop neckline and three-quarter length sleeves .
For fancy occasions , this satin dress is offered in a fitted cut and boasts an asymmetric hem to create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bardot midi dress for less .
It 's made from soft jersey and will have you feeling comfy and cute at the next picnic .
Meanwhile , Very has slashed up to 60 % off beauty - including designer fragrances and straighteners .
While H & M is having a huge beauty clearance - and prices start at just £1 .

Just in time for summer, John Lewis has launched a huge clearance sale on dresses. Here are some of the best offers we spotted
John Lewis slash up to 75% off thousands of dresses in clearance sale
The summer season wouldn't be the same without a wardrobe full of with chic throw-on-and-go dresses.
If you're keen to ditch the lockdown look, high street chain John Lewis has rolled out a massive clearance sale on dresses, so you can snap up plenty of comfy styles at affordable prices.
Whether you're after a floaty midi or a short fitted number, there's everything you could want here.
There are more than 4,000 dresses included in the offer, with prices starting from as low as £8. How dreamy.
What's more? The dress clearance sale is available online at johnlewis.com - so you can browse the deals from your smartphone.
We've spotted a whole lot of gorgeous styles from the likes of Chi Chi London, Monsoon, Jigsaw, Warehouse and many more.
But you'll need to be quick if you want to get your hands on some bargain dresses, as they're likely to sell out quickly.
Below is a list of our top picks.
Keep comfortable whilst looking chic with this soft, flowing wrap dress from Y.A.S.
Designed with a matching belt, it cinches you in at the waist to define your shape.
For those who prefer something bolder, this lightweight ditsy floral dress is ideal.
It features ruffle sleeves for a touch of romance.
A perfect casual summer piece, this dress comes in an oversized cocoon shape for a relaxed fit.
It also has two handy side pockets, a scoop neckline and three-quarter length sleeves.
For fancy occasions, this satin dress is offered in a fitted cut and boasts an asymmetric hem to create beautiful movement.
Snap up this super-chic bardot midi dress for less.
It's made from soft jersey and will have you feeling comfy and cute at the next picnic.
Meanwhile, Very has slashed up to 60% off beauty - including designer fragrances and straighteners.
While H&M is having a huge beauty clearance - and prices start at just £1.


thedailymirror--2020-07-23--Every area in England that is 'coronavirus free' with an infection rate of zero

As coronavirus cases spike in some parts of England , there are almost 20 areas where the rolling seven-day rate of new confirmed infections is zero .
They include Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria , North and West Devon , the Isle of Wight , Scarborough in North Yorkshire , and Great Yarmouth in Norfolk .
Some of those places have had a rolling Covid-19 infection rate of 0.0 for multiple weeks , while others saw their rate drop to zero from as high as 6.3 in the seven days up to July 19 .
The rate is based on tests carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community , so even though it is 0.0 it is possible that some residents are infected with the new strain of coronavirus , but they have n't been tested or are n't showing any symptoms .
Rother , in East Sussex , saw its rate drop from 6.3 cases per 100,000 people to zero .
Staffordshire Moorlands went from 6.1 to 0.0 .
Some of the 18 local authorities with a rate of 0.0 are popular holiday destinations and will likely see an increase in visitors this summer as many Britons opt for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to take precautions and follow social distancing and lockdown rules , as the virus continues to be a threat .
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government 's testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent three days ( July 20-22 ) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
These are the 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Based on Public Health England figures , the list shows the rate of new cases in the seven days to July 19 , followed by the equivalent figure for the previous seven days to July 12 .
Blackburn with Darwen has overtaken Leicester as England 's coronavirus hotspot .
In Blackburn with Darwen , the rate has jumped from 48.3 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to July 12 to 79.9 in the seven days to July 19 , with 119 new cases recorded .
Second on the list is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down from 110.6 to 71.8 , and where 255 new cases have been recorded .
- Oadby and Wigston ( up from 35.1 to 68.4 , with 39 new cases recorded in the seven days to July 19 ) - Rochdale ( up from 33.6 to 47.3 , with 104 new cases ) - Hyndburn ( up from 4.9 to 38.4 , with 31 new cases ) - Sandwell ( up from 8.6 to 23.2 , with 76 new cases ) Here is a list of the remaining local authorities , from the @ @ @ @ @ @

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ian Jones, Chris Kitching)

Almost 20 local authorities in England have a rolling seven-day coronavirus infection rate of 0.0 - including Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, parts of Devon and Scarborough
The 18 areas in England that are 'coronavirus free' with an infection rate of zero
As coronavirus cases spike in some parts of England, there are almost 20 areas where the rolling seven-day rate of new confirmed infections is zero.
They include Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, North and West Devon, the Isle of Wight, Scarborough in North Yorkshire, and Great Yarmouth in Norfolk.
Some of those places have had a rolling Covid-19 infection rate of 0.0 for multiple weeks, while others saw their rate drop to zero from as high as 6.3 in the seven days up to July 19.
The rate is based on tests carried out in laboratories and in the wider community, so even though it is 0.0 it is possible that some residents are infected with the new strain of coronavirus, but they haven't been tested or aren't showing any symptoms.
Rother, in East Sussex, saw its rate drop from 6.3 cases per 100,000 people to zero. Staffordshire Moorlands went from 6.1 to 0.0.
Some of the 18 local authorities with a rate of 0.0 are popular holiday destinations and will likely see an increase in visitors this summer as many Britons opt for staycations over holidays abroad.
Residents should continue to take precautions and follow social distancing and lockdown rules, as the virus continues to be a threat.
The figures are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent three days (July 20-22) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised.
These are the 18 local authorities with a rate of 0.0.
Based on Public Health England figures, the list shows the rate of new cases in the seven days to July 19, followed by the equivalent figure for the previous seven days to July 12.
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Barrow-in-Furness 0.0, 0.0
North Devon 0.0, 0.0
West Devon 0.0, 0.0
Ryedale 0.0, 0.0
Mid Suffolk 0.0, 0.0
Isle of Wight 0.0, 0.0
Scarborough 0.0, 0.0
King's Lynn and West Norfolk 0.0, 0.7
Great Yarmouth 0.0, 1.0
Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror) Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)
Hart 0.0, 1.0
Mole Valley 0.0, 1.1
Test Valley 0.0, 2.4
Sedgemoor 0.0, 2.4
Adur 0.0, 3.1
Torridge 0.0, 4.4
Malvern Hills 0.0, 5.1
Staffordshire Moorlands 0.0, 6.1
Rother 0.0, 6.3
Blackburn with Darwen has overtaken Leicester as England's coronavirus hotspot.
In Blackburn with Darwen, the rate has jumped from 48.3 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to July 12 to 79.9 in the seven days to July 19, with 119 new cases recorded.
Second on the list is Leicester, where the rate has gone down from 110.6 to 71.8, and where 255 new cases have been recorded.
Other areas reporting notable week-on-week jumps include:
Oadby and Wigston (up from 35.1 to 68.4, with 39 new cases recorded in the seven days to July 19)
Rochdale (up from 33.6 to 47.3, with 104 new cases)
Hyndburn (up from 4.9 to 38.4, with 31 new cases)
Sandwell (up from 8.6 to 23.2, with 76 new cases)
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Here is a list of the remaining local authorities, from the highest rates to the lowest.
Blackburn with Darwen 79.9, 48.3
Leicester 71.8, 110.6
Oadby and Wigston 68.4, 35.1
Rochdale 47.3, 33.6
Bradford 40.6, 38.3
Hyndburn 38.4, 4.9
Eden 30.3, 9.5
Pendle 29.5, 77.7
Kirklees 28.0, 27.8
Luton 27.6, 25.2
Northampton 27.1, 21.3
Carlisle 24.9, 18.5
Herefordshire 24.5, 36.4
Rotherham 23.4, 16.6
Sandwell 23.2, 8.6
Calderdale 21.9, 22.4
Ashford 21.7, 10.8
Eastbourne 21.3, 22.3
Corby 18.4, 9.9
Oldham 18.2, 16.6
Wakefield 18.0, 19.1
Peterborough 17.9, 32.8
Gravesham 17.9, 11.3
Hackney and City of London 16.3, 5.2
Braintree 15.8, 22.4
Burnley 15.8, 12.4
Bolton 15.8, 15.8
East Staffordshire 15.2, 29.5
Barnsley 14.3, 11.0
Bedford 13.4, 7.0
Thanet 13.4, 13.4
Manchester 13.1, 13.7
Blaby 12.9, 10.0
Kettering 12.8, 25.7
Dartford 12.8, 16.4
Birmingham 11.7, 7.0
Sheffield 11.2, 13.7
Salford 11.0, 14.5
Walsall 10.9, 9.2
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
North Warwickshire 10.8, 0.0
Bury 10.5, 3.7
Trafford 10.2, 5.9
Rutland 10.1, 5.0
Fylde 10.0, 10.0
Preston 9.9, 7.8
Canterbury 9.7, 7.3
Watford 9.3, 2.1
Solihull 8.8, 4.7
Southend-on-Sea 8.8, 7.7
Telford and Wrekin 8.4, 6.7
Swindon 8.1, 5.0
Crawley 8.0, 2.7
Stockport 7.9, 3.8
Nuneaton and Bedworth 7.8, 12.4
Dover 7.7, 10.3
Tendring 7.5, 2.7
East Northamptonshire 7.5, 18.1
Allerdale 7.2, 2.1
Daventry 7.1, 2.4
Lincoln 7.1, 3.0
Rossendale 7.1, 7.1
Sefton 6.9, 7.3
Uttlesford 6.7, 0.0
Redbridge 6.6, 3.6
Newark and Sherwood 6.6, 0.8
Charnwood 6.6, 11.0
Coventry 6.5, 2.7
Oxford 6.5, 9.1
Maidstone 6.5, 1.2
South Cambridgeshire 6.3, 5.7
West Lindsey 6.3, 5.3
Hinckley and Bosworth 6.2, 5.3
Folkestone and Hythe 6.2, 7.1
Leeds 6.2, 8.0
Havering 6.2, 4.3
St Albans 6.1, 12.9
Central Bedfordshire 6.0, 4.9
Newham 6.0, 3.7
Fenland 5.9, 5.9
North West Leicestershire 5.9, 6.9
Melton 5.9, 9.8
Barnet 5.9, 3.6
Derby 5.8, 6.6
Waltham Forest 5.8, 3.3
Hull 5.8, 1.9
Middlesbrough 5.7, 2.1
Huntingdonshire 5.6, 1.7
Cheshire West and Chester 5.6, 10.0
Reading 5.5, 5.5
Wandsworth 5.5, 4.0
Mansfield 5.5, 0.0
High Peak 5.4, 3.3
Harborough 5.4, 14.1
Enfield 5.4, 1.2
Basildon 5.4, 6.5
Hartlepool 5.4, 3.2
Craven 5.3, 0.0
Bexley 5.3, 6.1
Brentwood 5.2, 7.8
Coronavirus death tolls explained Deaths in UK hospitals so far: 34,119 (This total is based on individual figures announced daily by each UK nation) Deaths across all settings: 41,403 (This is the UK Government's official toll which counts all people who have had a positive test result confirmed by a Public Health or NHS lab in the UK) Deaths registered so far: 51,935 (This is the number of registered deaths in England and Wales where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases) Deaths in all settings: 57,007 (This is the number of registered deaths in each UK nation where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate, including suspected cases, plus more recent hospital deaths) Excess deaths since January 1: 52,737 (The number of deaths in the UK above the average amount, but not necessarily caused by Covid-19) Sources: coronavirus.data.gov.uk and ONS
Haringey 5.2, 4.4
Doncaster 5.2, 7.4
Wellingborough 5.0, 7.5
Wealden 5.0, 6.2
Cheshire East 5.0, 3.4
Chichester 5.0, 1.7
Wolverhampton 5.0, 3.8
Woking 4.9, 6.9
Tameside 4.9, 8.9
Lewes 4.9, 6.8
Lichfield 4.8, 3.8
Slough 4.7, 5.4
Cherwell 4.7, 1.3
Mid Sussex 4.7, 2.0
Hillingdon 4.6, 4.9
West Oxfordshire 4.6, 2.7
Nottingham 4.5, 2.1
Teignbridge 4.5, 0.8
Wyre 4.5, 1.8
Tower Hamlets 4.4, 6.3
West Lancashire 4.4, 2.6
Warrington 4.3, 3.3
Lewisham 4.3, 3.3
Bassetlaw 4.3, 8.6
Barking and Dagenham 4.2, 2.8
East Devon 4.2, 1.4
Hounslow 4.1, 4.8
Swale 4.0, 4.0
Cannock Chase 4.0, 10.0
Wigan 4.0, 3.7
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Windsor and Maidenhead 4.0, 4.0
Worcester 3.9, 2.9
Rugby 3.7, 11.2
Stafford 3.7, 2.9
Newcastle upon Tyne 3.7, 3.3
Worthing 3.6, 4.5
Redditch 3.5, 0.0
Stoke-on-Trent 3.5, 10.6
Aylesbury Vale 3.5, 4.5
North Lincolnshire 3.5, 1.7
Thurrock 3.5, 5.8
Surrey Heath 3.4, 2.3
Islington 3.3, 2.5
Knowsley 3.3, 3.3
Castle Point 3.3, 5.6
Sevenoaks 3.3, 6.7
Dacorum 3.2, 5.2
Medway 3.2, 5.0
Hastings 3.2, 1.1
Kensington and Chelsea 3.2, 2.6
South Holland 3.2, 6.4
Amber Valley 3.2, 4.7
West Berkshire 3.2, 1.9
Southwark 3.2, 3.2
Westminster 3.1, 4.7
North East Lincolnshire 3.1, 0.0
Chiltern 3.1, 5.2
Maldon 3.1, 1.6
Newcastle-under-Lyme 3.1, 6.2
Epping Forest 3.1, 2.3
Bromsgrove 3.0, 4.1
Eastleigh 3.0, 1.5
Spelthorne 3.0, 2.0
Vale of White Horse 3.0, 3.7
North East Derbyshire 3.0, 1.0
Sutton 2.9, 4.4
Redcar and Cleveland 2.9, 1.5
Ealing 2.9, 2.3
Merton 2.9, 2.4
Blackpool 2.9, 7.9
South Derbyshire 2.9, 2.9
South Lakeland 2.9, 1.0
Chesterfield 2.9, 4.8
South Bucks 2.9, 2.9
Kingston upon Thames 2.8, 1.7
Liverpool 2.8, 4.2
Darlington 2.8, 1.9
Derbyshire Dales 2.8, 0.0
Lambeth 2.8, 4.0
Brighton and Hove 2.8, 2.8
South Ribble 2.7, 4.5
Guildford 2.7, 2.7
East Hertfordshire 2.7, 1.4
Camden 2.7, 1.9
Broxtowe 2.6, 4.4
Tamworth 2.6, 5.2
Somerset West and Taunton 2.6, 1.9
Tunbridge Wells 2.5, 14.4
Sunderland 2.5, 2.5
Arun 2.5, 1.3
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Gateshead 2.5, 3.5
Bracknell Forest 2.5, 4.1
Harrow 2.4, 5.2
Waverley 2.4, 0.8
Cambridge 2.4, 4.0
Halton 2.3, 2.3
Gloucester 2.3, 0.8
Forest of Dean 2.3, 1.2
Harlow 2.3, 1.2
Exeter 2.3, 3.1
Rochford 2.3, 4.6
Wycombe 2.3, 2.9
Chelmsford 2.3, 2.3
North Hertfordshire 2.3, 1.5
Selby 2.2, 3.4
East Cambridgeshire 2.2, 0.0
West Suffolk 2.2, 1.1
New Forest 2.2, 1.1
Wiltshire 2.2, 2.6
Babergh 2.2, 0.0
Wirral 2.2, 4.6
South Northamptonshire 2.2, 6.5
East Lindsey 2.1, 1.4
South Gloucestershire 2.1, 0.4
Warwick 2.1, 0.7
Rushmoor 2.1, 1.1
County Durham 2.1, 2.7
Bath and North East Somerset 2.1, 1.0
Broxbourne 2.1, 7.2
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 2.0, 1.0


thedailymirror--2020-07-23--Sex rumours that destroyed One Direction friendships -and how Zayn tried to help

When One Direction was birthed by X Factor boss Simon Cowell in 2010 , teenagers Louis Tomlinson , Harry Styles , Zayn Malik , Liam Payne and Niall Horan were all boyish banter and rambunctious enthusiasm .
Their interviews were packed full of ladish tactility - and the fans loved it , for despite having started out as strangers , it seemed the fivesome were the perfect fit .
And by the time they scored their first number one with What Makes You Beautiful in September 2011 , best mates Harry and Louis were renting a £3million flat in North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where Ashley Cole and Cheryl once met .
But within a matter of months , they 'd allegedly stopped talking and moved out amid talk of a mysterious feud .
“ Apart from Harry and Louis , no one knows exactly what caused the falling out - they didn ’ t even tell the other boys the full details , '' a source told The Sun at the time .
“ But it was very serious and their friendship has never recovered.
” Feelings were apparently so frosty that the boys refused to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way to make the last three albums without the band being in the studio - claims Louis denied .
Even Niall dismissed the reports , telling fans not to believe the rumours .
`` We stand strong as a band and we ’ re brothers , '' he tweeted .
But what could have ever come between the once tight-knit friends ?
It would be their bandmate Zayn who hinted at the cause of a change , revealing that the 'Larry Stylinson ' fan fiction - which depicted the pair as lovers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back from the friendship .
In an attempt to make fans understand the impact of their comments , Zayn - who quit 1D in 2015 - told The Fader : “ It ’ s not funny , and it still continues to be quite hard for them .
“ They won ’ t naturally go put their arm around each other because they ’ re conscious of this thing that ’ s going on , which is not even true .
They won ’ t do that natural behaviour . ''
For Louis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gossip was having on his own relationship and admitted the speculation had 'created an atmosphere ' between him and Harry .
`` When it first came around I was with Eleanor , and it actually felt a little bit disrespectful to Eleanor , who is my girlfriend now .
I ’ m so protective over things like that , about the people I love , '' he told The Sun .
`` It created this atmosphere between the two of us where everyone was looking into everything we did .
It took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It made everything , I think on both fences , a little bit more unapproachable . ''
While Harry has refused to put a label on his sexuality , Louis identifies as heterosexual and was furious when a cartoon featured in HBO show Euphoria depicted a sex scene between him and Harry last year .
`` I can categorically say that I was not contacted nor did I approve it , '' he raged on Twitter , with a source telling The Sun he was 'angered ' that an 'awkward ' situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drama , Louis and Harry still remain friends , with the latter joining Niall and Liam to support Louis ' emotional X Factor performance following the death of his mum , Johannah Deakin , in December 2016 .
And to mark their 10th anniversary today , the band - minus Zayn - will thank their fans with an immersive fan experience website called 10 Years of One Direction .
Their rep explained that a video will also be released featuring a timeline of the band 's best bits , `` from forming on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ History including clips from music videos , performances and candid behind-the-scenes video content .
And of course the special relationship they have with their fans . ''
Sadly though , Liam let slip that while he , Harry , Louis and Niall got in touch to discuss the milestone , he ruled Zayn out of any possible reunion .
`` I don ’ t think that ’ ll ever happen , '' he told the Jonathan Ross show .
`` When he left , it wasn ’ t on great terms so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a thing .
If he didn ’ t want to be here , he shouldn ’ t be here , which is fine . ''

NIAL AND LIAM ROAST LOUIS SAYING HE'S 'OFF SMOKING' AS THEY TALK ONE DIRECTION REUNION
NIAL AND LIAM ROAST LOUIS SAYING HE'S 'OFF SMOKING' AS THEY TALK ONE DIRECTION REUNION
The tight friendships of Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik were the key to their success - until the gossip mill started churning
Sex rumours that destroyed One Direction friendships - and how Zayn Malik tried to help
When One Direction was birthed by X Factor boss Simon Cowell in 2010, teenagers Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Niall Horan were all boyish banter and rambunctious enthusiasm.
Their interviews were packed full of ladish tactility - and the fans loved it, for despite having started out as strangers, it seemed the fivesome were the perfect fit.
And by the time they scored their first number one with What Makes You Beautiful in September 2011, best mates Harry and Louis were renting a £3million flat in North London together, in the same block where Ashley Cole and Cheryl once met.
But within a matter of months, they'd allegedly stopped talking and moved out amid talk of a mysterious feud.
“Apart from Harry and Louis, no one knows exactly what caused the falling out - they didn’t even tell the other boys the full details," a source told The Sun at the time.
“But it was very serious and their friendship has never recovered.”
Feelings were apparently so frosty that the boys refused to travel together and bosses had to find a way to make the last three albums without the band being in the studio - claims Louis denied.
Even Niall dismissed the reports, telling fans not to believe the rumours.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
"We stand strong as a band and we’re brothers," he tweeted.
But what could have ever come between the once tight-knit friends?
It would be their bandmate Zayn who hinted at the cause of a change, revealing that the 'Larry Stylinson' fan fiction - which depicted the pair as lovers - had caused the boys to pull back from the friendship.
In an attempt to make fans understand the impact of their comments, Zayn - who quit 1D in 2015 - told The Fader: “It’s not funny, and it still continues to be quite hard for them.
“They won’t naturally go put their arm around each other because they’re conscious of this thing that’s going on, which is not even true. They won’t do that natural behaviour."
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
For Louis, he took issue with the impact the gossip was having on his own relationship and admitted the speculation had 'created an atmosphere' between him and Harry.
"When it first came around I was with Eleanor, and it actually felt a little bit disrespectful to Eleanor, who is my girlfriend now. I’m so protective over things like that, about the people I love," he told The Sun.
"It created this atmosphere between the two of us where everyone was looking into everything we did. It took away the vibe you get off anyone. It made everything, I think on both fences, a little bit more unapproachable."
While Harry has refused to put a label on his sexuality, Louis identifies as heterosexual and was furious when a cartoon featured in HBO show Euphoria depicted a sex scene between him and Harry last year.
"I can categorically say that I was not contacted nor did I approve it," he raged on Twitter, with a source telling The Sun he was 'angered' that an 'awkward' situation had been made worse.
Image: PA) PA)
Despite the drama, Louis and Harry still remain friends, with the latter joining Niall and Liam to support Louis' emotional X Factor performance following the death of his mum, Johannah Deakin, in December 2016.
And to mark their 10th anniversary today, the band - minus Zayn - will thank their fans with an immersive fan experience website called 10 Years of One Direction.
Their rep explained that a video will also be released featuring a timeline of the band's best bits, "from forming on The X Factor to releasing their single History including clips from music videos, performances and candid behind-the-scenes video content. And of course the special relationship they have with their fans."
Sadly though, Liam let slip that while he, Harry, Louis and Niall got in touch to discuss the milestone, he ruled Zayn out of any possible reunion.
"I don’t think that’ll ever happen," he told the Jonathan Ross show. "When he left, it wasn’t on great terms so I don’t feel like it’s a thing. If he didn’t want to be here, he shouldn’t be here, which is fine."


thedailymirror--2020-07-23--Van Dijk's hilarious putdown of Salah in aftermath of Liverpool title win

Virgil van Dijk has poked fun at Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward failed to score in his side 's win over Chelsea .
The Reds put five past the west London outfit in a highly entertaining contest at Anfield .
But despite his appetite for goals the Egyptian failed to find the back of the net as he chases the Golden Boot .
And once they were back in the changing rooms Van Dijk said : “ You didn ’ t wan na score today , Mo ?
” The celebrations were well underway by this point and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Salah 's quest to win a third consecutive Golden Boot looks to be beyond him with his goal tally four behind Jame Vardy 's .
The Egyptian has been prolific since joining from Roma in 2017 and can still secure a hat-trick of 20 goal seasons .
Salah remains Liverpool 's top scorer having notched two more than Sadio Mane who has 17 goals .
But after the contest Jamie Carragher claimed that the 27-year-old was undervalued in Liverpool 's front three - even by his own supporters .
“ He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little bit , even by Liverpool supporters , '' he said on Sky Sports .
“ The reason is because he started with 47 goals in a season .
That was a freak , it was like the best season of his life .
Whatever he does after that feels like a drop-off .
In real terms , it ’ s not .
“ He ’ s a player who ’ s going to get you 25 goals every season .
His numbers are off the scale , in terms of goals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player in history.
” Since arriving Salah has scored 94 times in 151 games for the Merseyside outfit .

Liverpool put five past Chelsea at Anfield but Virgil van Dijk was quick to remind team-mate Mo Salah that he didn't score before the title celebrations began at Anfield
Virgil van Dijk has poked fun at Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool forward failed to score in his side's win over Chelsea.
The Reds put five past the west London outfit in a highly entertaining contest at Anfield.
But despite his appetite for goals the Egyptian failed to find the back of the net as he chases the Golden Boot.
And once they were back in the changing rooms Van Dijk said: “You didn’t wanna score today, Mo?”
The celebrations were well underway by this point and the Dutchman proceeded to dance alongside team-mate Fabinho.
But Salah's quest to win a third consecutive Golden Boot looks to be beyond him with his goal tally four behind Jame Vardy's.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
The Egyptian has been prolific since joining from Roma in 2017 and can still secure a hat-trick of 20 goal seasons.
Salah remains Liverpool's top scorer having notched two more than Sadio Mane who has 17 goals.
But after the contest Jamie Carragher claimed that the 27-year-old was undervalued in Liverpool's front three - even by his own supporters.
“He's now actually undervalued and underappreciated a little bit, even by Liverpool supporters," he said on Sky Sports.
Image: PA) PA)
“The reason is because he started with 47 goals in a season. That was a freak, it was like the best season of his life. Whatever he does after that feels like a drop-off. In real terms, it’s not.
“He’s a player who’s going to get you 25 goals every season. His numbers are off the scale, in terms of goals and assists – higher than any other Liverpool player in history.”
Since arriving Salah has scored 94 times in 151 games for the Merseyside outfit.


thedailymirror--2020-07-23--Guy Ritchie handed driving ban after being filmed texting at wheel by cyclist

Guy Ritchie has been banned from driving for six months after a cyclist filmed him texting at the wheel .
The film director , 51 , was spotted typing a message on his iPhone as he drove his Range Rover through London 's Hyde Park in November last year .
He has been given six points on his licence , taking the total to 15 .
Ritchie has also been ordered to pay a £666 fine , as well as £166 in prosecution costs and court fees .
He already had nine points on his driving licence from three previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February and December last year , the Evening Standard reports .
In the video Ritchie is seen is waiting in traffic backed-up through the park when the cyclist pulls up beside him .
`` Hello my friend , '' he says when he realises he is being watched .
The cyclist replies : `` I do n't think you should be using your text messages while you are driving .
I saw you doing it back there as well . ''
Ritchie then drives away as the traffic moves forward .
He has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video .
Cyclist Mike van Erp sent the video to the police , with the file titled : `` Man typing on his mobile phone whilst behind the wheel of his car . ''
Mr van Erp said in a statement : `` I spotted this driver texting on his phone .
I stopped and whilst waiting for traffic to clear could clearly see the driver typing on his phone .
`` I then crossed to the driver 's side where I saw his iPhone lit up with the classic blue and grey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ text , and a message in process of being typed but not sent . ''
Mr van Erp did not know the man he was filming was Ritchie .
He says he started filming and reporting drivers on a GoPro helmet camera after his father was killed in a road crash while riding a motorcycle .
Ritchie pleaded guilty in writing to the latest offence .
He was banned from driving for six months by Bromley magistrates on Tuesday .
The case was dealt with behind closed doors under the Single Justice Procedure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ritchie was not required to attend .
Mirror Online has contacted reps for Guy Ritchie for comment .

Guy Ritchie handed driving ban after being filmed texting at wheel by cyclist
Guy Ritchie handed driving ban after being filmed texting at wheel by cyclist
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Guy Ritchie was spotted typing a message on his iPhone as he drove his Range Rover through London's Hyde Park
Guy Ritchie handed driving ban after being filmed texting at wheel by cyclist
Guy Ritchie has been banned from driving for six months after a cyclist filmed him texting at the wheel.
The film director, 51, was spotted typing a message on his iPhone as he drove his Range Rover through London's Hyde Park in November last year.
He has been given six points on his licence, taking the total to 15.
Ritchie has also been ordered to pay a £666 fine, as well as £166 in prosecution costs and court fees.
He already had nine points on his driving licence from three previous speeding offences in March 2017, and February and December last year, the Evening Standard reports.
Image: Northcliffe Collection) Northcliffe Collection)
In the video Ritchie is seen is waiting in traffic backed-up through the park when the cyclist pulls up beside him.
"Hello my friend," he says when he realises he is being watched.
The cyclist replies: "I don't think you should be using your text messages while you are driving. I saw you doing it back there as well."
Ritchie then drives away as the traffic moves forward.
He has admitted to being the driver in the video.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Cyclist Mike van Erp sent the video to the police, with the file titled: "Man typing on his mobile phone whilst behind the wheel of his car."
Mr van Erp said in a statement: "I spotted this driver texting on his phone. I stopped and whilst waiting for traffic to clear could clearly see the driver typing on his phone.
"I then crossed to the driver's side where I saw his iPhone lit up with the classic blue and grey message bubbles of Apple iMessage, with text, and a message in process of being typed but not sent."
Mr van Erp did not know the man he was filming was Ritchie.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
He says he started filming and reporting drivers on a GoPro helmet camera after his father was killed in a road crash while riding a motorcycle.
Ritchie pleaded guilty in writing to the latest offence.
He was banned from driving for six months by Bromley magistrates on Tuesday.
The case was dealt with behind closed doors under the Single Justice Procedure, to avoid a full court hearing.
Ritchie was not required to attend.
Mirror Online has contacted reps for Guy Ritchie for comment.