thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Noughts and Crosses fans confused over major change to book in new BBC adaptation

Noughts and Crosses viewers were very excited to see the TV adaptation of the hit book series finally launch on BBC One on Thursday .
Author Malorie Blackman 's award-winning book series follows the lives of Sephy and Callum from two very different lives .
Sephy is a Cross , a member of the black ruling class , while Callum is a Nought , a member of the white underclass .
While the series does n't directly follow the books from the start , with childhood friends Callum and Sephy older in the TV series , it does keep to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one key change from the books that left them a little divided .
In the book series , Callum and Sephy are much younger when they 're first introduced to readers .
As the TV version continued , this change led to another confusing discovery for fans .
When Callum went to Sephy 's home to help his mother serve for the family at an event , he did n't appear to know who she was .
He asked a fellow waiter who she was after recognising her on the stairs .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other in the house that they both realised they knew each other .
Sephy suddenly recognised her former childhood pal , with Callum also quickly realising he knew her too .
She told him : `` You ’ ve grown , you ’ ve really grown , '' with him replying : `` Last time we saw each other we were like 10 . ''
In the books , the childhood friends have known each other for years and grew up together .
The fact that the BBC series changed this , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other for years , left many viewers a little unsure .
Taking to Twitter , one fan commented : `` Callum and Sephy were childhood friends .
Why doesn ’ t he recognise her ?
! ''
Another said : `` I was so lost @ why they didn ’ t know each other . ''
A third tweeted : `` Ermmm Callum and Sephy was friends from day one .
Can we stick to the book please ? ''
Meanwhile , a fourth echoed : `` Why did Callum just ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be childhood best friends .
That 's already one difference from the book . ''
Noughts and Crosses continues Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One .

Noughts and Crosses characters Sephy and Callum's story took a slightly different turn in the BBC series
Noughts and Crosses fans confused over major change to book in new BBC adaptation
Noughts and Crosses viewers were very excited to see the TV adaptation of the hit book series finally launch on BBC One on Thursday.
Author Malorie Blackman's award-winning book series follows the lives of Sephy and Callum from two very different lives.
Sephy is a Cross, a member of the black ruling class, while Callum is a Nought, a member of the white underclass.
While the series doesn't directly follow the books from the start, with childhood friends Callum and Sephy older in the TV series, it does keep to the plot.
But viewers quickly noticed one key change from the books that left them a little divided.
Image: BBC) BBC)
In the book series, Callum and Sephy are much younger when they're first introduced to readers.
As the TV version continued, this change led to another confusing discovery for fans.
When Callum went to Sephy's home to help his mother serve for the family at an event, he didn't appear to know who she was.
Image: BBC) BBC)
He asked a fellow waiter who she was after recognising her on the stairs.
It wasn't until the pair bumped into each other in the house that they both realised they knew each other.
Sephy suddenly recognised her former childhood pal, with Callum also quickly realising he knew her too.
Image: BBC) BBC)
She told him: "You’ve grown, you’ve really grown," with him replying: "Last time we saw each other we were like 10."
In the books, the childhood friends have known each other for years and grew up together.
The fact that the BBC series changed this, with Callum and Sephy not having seen each other for years, left many viewers a little unsure.
Image: BBC/Mammoth Screen/Ilze Kitshoff) BBC/Mammoth Screen/Ilze Kitshoff)
Taking to Twitter , one fan commented: "Callum and Sephy were childhood friends. Why doesn’t he recognise her?!"
Another said: "I was so lost @ why they didn’t know each other."
A third tweeted: "Ermmm Callum and Sephy was friends from day one. Can we stick to the book please?"
Meanwhile, a fourth echoed: "Why did Callum just ask who Sephy is? They are supposed to be childhood best friends. That's already one difference from the book."
Noughts and Crosses continues Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Coronavirus: Other airlines fear they could collapse after Flybe ceases operating

The collapse of Flybe has sparked fears other airlines could go under due to the chaos caused by the coronavirus crisis .
The International Air Transport Association forecast the outbreak could cost airlines up to £85billion in lost sales this year , three times the £22billion it predicted just a fortnight ago .
Airlines are reporting passengers failing to turn up for flights and a spike in cancellations .
Ratings agency Moody ’ s said : “ We may well see the collapse of further smaller , weaker airlines in what is still a relatively fragmented industry in Europe.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cancel fights due to the crisis .
British Airways , Ryanair , easyJet and Wizz Air have already announced plans to do the same .
More than 2,000 Flybe staff face the axe , with concerns for 1,700 others in the supply chain , including at airports across the UK .
Flybe staff spoke of their shock and anger at the collapse .
At Exeter Airport , tearful Katherine Taylor said : “ A lot of us have done this job straight out of college , from 18 , 19 , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going to do.
” Another worker said : “ The people made Flybe .
On the front line , we were lions – lions led by donkeys.
” Law firm Simpson Millar said it had been contacted by Flybe staff looking to take legal action over claims company bosses failed to properly consult staff ahead of the collapse .
And Nadine Houghton , GMB national officer , said : “ The collapse of Flybe is a tragedy for the company ’ s loyal workforce.
” Aviation expert John Strickland said Flybe ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact ” on regional airports .
Matt Roach , managing director of Exeter Airport , where Flybe was based and accounted for 80 % of flights , said : “ It is a very , very sad day.
” Neil Garwood , managing director of Southampton Airport , which relied on Flybe for more than 90 % of flights last year , said the collapse was “ very difficult and distressing for all our staff ” .
Belfast City Airport , where Flybe accounted for 77 % of routes , said it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them and had no redundancy plans .
But Colin Neill , chief executive of Hospitality Ulster , said : “ This is simply devastating news for Northern Ireland.
” The impact of the collapse was felt at Southampton Airport , where taxi firm Checker Cars told drivers it was closing its operation there “ with immediate effect ” .
Flybe passengers were devastated .
Angela Thornton , from Penzance , arrived at Exeter Airport yesterday morning for a flight to Belfast City Airport .
She said : “ I ’ m totally shocked.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who booked flights to Paris as a surprise Christmas present for his wife , said they were “ absolutely gutted ” .
Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson posted a video on Twitter , saying the collapse was an “ extremely bitter blow ” for Northern Ireland .
Several airlines launched rescue fares for Flybe customers .
Loganair said it was taking on 16 Flybe routes , mostly from Scotland to England , and would hire some of its staff .
Every train operator in Britain has agreed to provide free travel until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affected .
More than £27billion was wiped off the FTSE 100 , after plunging 110 points .
ITV was worst hit after it admitted travel companies had pulled their adverts from TV .
Flybe ’ s failure came after the Government indicated it would reject the firm ’ s plea for a £100million loan , two months after the airline was allowed to delay a tax bill .
Flybe chief executive Mark Anderson said : “ The UK has lost one of its greatest regional assets.
” Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : “ We really tried to do everything we could .

Several different airlines are reporting passengers failing to turn up for flights and a spike in cancellations due to the chaos caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus
Coronavirus: Other airlines fear they could collapse after Flybe ceases operating
The collapse of Flybe has sparked fears other airlines could go under due to the chaos caused by the coronavirus crisis.
The International Air Transport Association forecast the outbreak could cost airlines up to £85billion in lost sales this year, three times the £22billion it predicted just a fortnight ago.
Airlines are reporting passengers failing to turn up for flights and a spike in cancellations.
Ratings agency Moody’s said: “We may well see the collapse of further smaller, weaker airlines in what is still a relatively fragmented industry in Europe.”
Budget airline Norwegian became the latest airline to cancel fights due to the crisis. British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air have already announced plans to do the same.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
More than 2,000 Flybe staff face the axe, with concerns for 1,700 others in the supply chain, including at airports across the UK.
Flybe staff spoke of their shock and anger at the collapse. At Exeter Airport, tearful Katherine Taylor said: “A lot of us have done this job straight out of college, from 18, 19, so we are not really sure what we are going to do.”
Another worker said: “The people made Flybe. On the front line, we were lions – lions led by donkeys.”
Law firm Simpson Millar said it had been contacted by Flybe staff looking to take legal action over claims company bosses failed to properly consult staff ahead of the collapse.
And Nadine Houghton, GMB national officer, said: “The collapse of Flybe is a tragedy for the company’s loyal workforce.”
Aviation expert John Strickland said Flybe’s failure would have a “massive impact” on regional airports. Matt Roach, managing director of Exeter Airport, where Flybe was based and accounted for 80% of flights, said: “It is a very, very sad day.” Neil Garwood, managing director of Southampton Airport, which relied on Flybe for more than 90% of flights last year, said the collapse was “very difficult and distressing for all our staff”.
Belfast City Airport, where Flybe accounted for 77% of routes, said it was in talks with other airlines to fill them and had no redundancy plans. But Colin Neill, chief executive of Hospitality Ulster, said: “This is simply devastating news for Northern Ireland.”
Image: PA) PA)
The impact of the collapse was felt at Southampton Airport, where taxi firm Checker Cars told drivers it was closing its operation there “with immediate effect”.
Flybe passengers were devastated. Angela Thornton, from Penzance, arrived at Exeter Airport yesterday morning for a flight to Belfast City Airport. She said: “I’m totally shocked.”
David Manners, from Lyme Regis, who booked flights to Paris as a surprise Christmas present for his wife, said they were “absolutely gutted”.
Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson posted a video on Twitter , saying the collapse was an “extremely bitter blow” for Northern Ireland.
Several airlines launched rescue fares for Flybe customers. Loganair said it was taking on 16 Flybe routes, mostly from Scotland to England, and would hire some of its staff. Every train operator in Britain has agreed to provide free travel until the end of March 11 for those affected.
More than £27billion was wiped off the FTSE 100, after plunging 110 points.
ITV was worst hit after it admitted travel companies had pulled their adverts from TV.
Flybe’s failure came after the Government indicated it would reject the firm’s plea for a £100million loan, two months after the airline was allowed to delay a tax bill.
Flybe chief executive Mark Anderson said: “The UK has lost one of its greatest regional assets.”
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he was “gutted” by the collapse. He said: “We really tried to do everything we could.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Blur's Dave Rowntree wants band to perform on Mars - even if it means a one-way trip

It 's been a few months since NASA found an ancient oasis on Mars .
But soon there ’ ll be a Blur as well , if drummer Dave Rowntree has anything to do with it .
The now Labour councillor was a driving force behind the band ’ s attempts to beam back a song from Mars in 2003 .
And he is setting his sights on one day finally being the first band to play live on the red planet – even if it means a one-way trip .
Musing about being the first to play live in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would love to .
It would definitely have to be Mars though .
If they would have 55-year-old slightly overweight , rather unfit men do it , then I ’ m in .
NASA if you ’ re listening , I ’ m there .
“ I would go even if there was no return.
” With Trump aiming for NASA to put its first person on Mars in 2033 , Dave ’ s dreams might not be completely pie in the sky .
But first , Damon Albarn and co are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s “ Beagle 2 ” Lander to begin communicating with earth , by playing their song of the same name .
The 2003 probe was lost for 12 years , but found by NASA in 2015 , having landed safely – it was just unable to call home , as one of its solar panels had not fully unfurled .
Scientists believe the probe would have been playing Blur ’ s Beagle 2 out loud until it failed – making them the first band heard on Mars… if there were any little green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is preparing for a rather more grounded weekend .
He ’ s joining BBC Radio 6 Music Festival in London ’ s Camden , which runs from today until Sunday and can be found on bbc.co.uk/6music , BBCiPlayer , BBC Four and BBC Red Button .
The Norfolk councillor is in a 90s quiz , which he says is “ terrifying ” as he as “ no general musical knowledge , especially the 90s ” .
All a bit of a Blur , was it ?
Do you have a story to sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ webcelebs @ trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033

Damon Albarn launches into impassioned speech about Brexit after winning Best British Group award at BRITs
Damon Albarn launches into impassioned speech about Brexit after winning Best British Group award at BRITs
Blur's Dave Rowntree has revealed he would love for the band to perform on Mars - even if it means he won't return home
Blur's Dave Rowntree wants band to perform on Mars - even if it means a one-way trip
It's been a few months since NASA found an ancient oasis on Mars.
But soon there’ll be a Blur as well, if drummer Dave Rowntree has anything to do with it.
The now Labour councillor was a driving force behind the band’s attempts to beam back a song from Mars in 2003.
And he is setting his sights on one day finally being the first band to play live on the red planet – even if it means a one-way trip.
Musing about being the first to play live in space, Dave says: “We would love to. It would definitely have to be Mars though. If they would have 55-year-old slightly overweight, rather unfit men do it, then I’m in. NASA if you’re listening, I’m there.
Image: PA) PA)
“I would go even if there was no return.”
With Trump aiming for NASA to put its first person on Mars in 2033, Dave’s dreams might not be completely pie in the sky.
But first, Damon Albarn and co are still waiting for the European Space Agency’s “Beagle 2” Lander to begin communicating with earth, by playing their song of the same name.
Image: Getty) Getty) Image: PA) PA)
The 2003 probe was lost for 12 years, but found by NASA in 2015, having landed safely – it was just unable to call home, as one of its solar panels had not fully unfurled.
Scientists believe the probe would have been playing Blur’s Beagle 2 out loud until it failed – making them the first band heard on Mars… if there were any little green men there to listen.
Now Dave is preparing for a rather more grounded weekend.
He’s joining BBC Radio 6 Music Festival in London’s Camden, which runs from today until Sunday and can be found on bbc.co.uk/6music, BBCiPlayer, BBC Four and BBC Red Button.
The Norfolk councillor is in a 90s quiz, which he says is “terrifying” as he as “no general musical knowledge, especially the 90s”. All a bit of a Blur, was it?
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Royal fans chant 'Go on Harry!' as he leaves after telling crowds he 'has their backs'

A group of rowdy royal fans chanted 'Go on harry ! '
as he left an awards show with his wife this evening .
The crowd was clamouring for the royal couple , shouting 'Come on Harry ' as their Land Rover pulled up outside Mansion House , London , following the Endeavour Fund Awards .
As the Duke of Sussex walked around the car to face the men , they let out a cheer and screamed 'Go on Harry ' .
Harry , who has been made to give up his official patronages after deciding to move to Canada @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private links with organisations such as The Endeavour Fund , of which he is patron .
The charity supports service personnel keen to use challenges to help with their physical , psychological and social recovery and rehabilitation .
Speaking at the event , Harry said : `` Some of you tonight have told me you have my back , well I 'm also here to tell you I 've always got yours . ''
Amid the cheers when they arrived at the event , there was one loud boo from an onlooker .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Meghan telling the audience at the awards that it was 'nice to be back ' .
She told the audience : `` It 's very nice to be back .
`` It 's the third year I 've had the incredible fortune of joining my husband here .
`` It 's just the most inspiring space .
When we were watching the videos ( of nominees ) all the way in Canada we had the same moment of 'how are you going to choose ? '
`` Well , we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 'celebrating excellence ' award to Lee Spencer , a rower who serves with the Royal Marines for 24 years and lost his leg helping with a traffic accident .
Meghan , 38 , who has not been seen in this country since she and Harry made the dramatic announcement that they were quitting public life in early January , stole the show this evening .
She upped the glamour stakes in heavy make up and a form fitting turquoise dress with blue suede heels and gold earring .
Her hair was tied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would not reveal details of her outfit as is custom with other senior royals .
At a reception with backers , nominees and their families , Harry and Meghan chatted to Lee Spencer 's wife Claire Spencer .
The 52-year-old complimented Meghan on how amazing she looked given that she had just had a baby .
She said afterward : `` She said ‘ oh yes , well he is ten months now and is into everything ' . ''
Asked what she thought of Harry ’ s decision to step back as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think he does an amazing job , as does she , and we should just let them live the life they want to live .
`` I know what a difference Endeavour has made to my husband ’ s life since he lost a leg and I hold Harry personally responsible for that .
Life is too short . ''
The awards ceremony was hosted by former Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers and will see four prizes awarded on the night : Recognising Achievement Award , Celebrating Excellence Award , Henry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a new award for this year .
Meghan presented the Celebrating Excellence Award and Harry the Henry Worsley Award .
It is named in honour of career soldier and adventurer Henry Worsley , who tragically lost his life in January 2016 whilst attempting to cross the Antarctic landmass , solo and unsupported , in order to raise money for the Endeavour Fund .
Before the ceremony the couple attended a reception where they met the inspiring nominees , as well as endeavour participants and key supporters of the Endeavour Fund .
Tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a handful of engagements the couple are undertaking this weekend in the UK before returning to Canada to embark on their new life , ahead of their official departure on March 31 .
Since its launch in 2012 , the Endeavour Fund has supported 108 projects with over £3 million of grants that have directly assisted over 6,000 of those injured in service .
Through their own fundraising , these endeavours have collectively raised over £2.5 million for others .
The Sussexes attended the previous year 's ceremony last February , when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's the first time we 've seen her in the UK since last year , and it will be one of the last as she and Harry prepare to start their new non-royal lives on March 31 .
Meghan jetted in from their new home in Canada , opting to leave their nine-month-old son Archie behind to be cared for by a nanny and taxpayer funded bodyguards .
The couple were last seen together on an official engagement on January 7 , when they visited Canada House in London to thank the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Christmas holiday period .
During their extended seven week holiday when they took part in no royal duties , they plotted to resign from royal life leading up to dropping their bombshell announcement .
The following day , sixth in line to the thorne Harry and former TV actress Meghan plunged the royal family into a period of turmoil when they announced they quit The Firm and become “ financially independent ” .
As Meghan fled Britain within 24 hours a summit of senior royals was later convened by the Queen at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry sitting down for talks with his grandmother , father the Prince of Wales and brother the Duke of Cambridge .
The Sussexes prompted fury from the family by suggesting they planned to go and make millions in the corporate world while still cherry picking royal engagements and running their own foundation .
It was eventually announced they would give up royal duties , split their time between Canada and the UK , with the majority spent in North America , no longer be known as HRHs , and their lives as working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a devastating blow for their plans , the Queen banned them from marketing themselves as ‘ Royal ’ - forcing them to change their record breaking Sussex Royal Instagram page and alter plans they had made by spending thousands trandmarking their brand .

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MEN CHANT 'GO ON HARRY!' AS HE LEAVES AWARDS WITH WIFE MEGHAN
MEN CHANT 'GO ON HARRY!' AS HE LEAVES AWARDS WITH WIFE MEGHAN
A crowd of rowdy royal fans chanted 'Go on Harry' after he left the Endeavour Fund Awards, in Mansion House, London, with his wife Meghan Markle, who stunned onlookers with her turquoise blue Victoria Beckham dress
Royal fans chant 'Go on Harry!' as he leaves after telling crowds he 'has their backs'
A group of rowdy royal fans chanted 'Go on harry!' as he left an awards show with his wife this evening.
The crowd was clamouring for the royal couple, shouting 'Come on Harry' as their Land Rover pulled up outside Mansion House, London, following the Endeavour Fund Awards.
As the Duke of Sussex walked around the car to face the men, they let out a cheer and screamed 'Go on Harry'.
Harry, who has been made to give up his official patronages after deciding to move to Canada, is being allowed to retain his private links with organisations such as The Endeavour Fund, of which he is patron.
The charity supports service personnel keen to use challenges to help with their physical, psychological and social recovery and rehabilitation.
Speaking at the event, Harry said: "Some of you tonight have told me you have my back, well I'm also here to tell you I've always got yours."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Amid the cheers when they arrived at the event, there was one loud boo from an onlooker.
However it did not spoil the mood, with Meghan telling the audience at the awards that it was 'nice to be back'.
She told the audience: "It's very nice to be back.
"It's the third year I've had the incredible fortune of joining my husband here.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: Tim Rooke/Shutterstock) Tim Rooke/Shutterstock)
"It's just the most inspiring space. When we were watching the videos (of nominees) all the way in Canada we had the same moment of 'how are you going to choose?'
"Well, we've done our best."
She presented the 'celebrating excellence' award to Lee Spencer, a rower who serves with the Royal Marines for 24 years and lost his leg helping with a traffic accident.
Meghan, 38, who has not been seen in this country since she and Harry made the dramatic announcement that they were quitting public life in early January, stole the show this evening.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She upped the glamour stakes in heavy make up and a form fitting turquoise dress with blue suede heels and gold earring. Her hair was tied back in a pony tail. Staff would not reveal details of her outfit as is custom with other senior royals.
At a reception with backers, nominees and their families, Harry and Meghan chatted to Lee Spencer's wife Claire Spencer.
The 52-year-old complimented Meghan on how amazing she looked given that she had just had a baby.
She said afterward: "She said ‘oh yes, well he is ten months now and is into everything'."
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Asked what she thought of Harry’s decision to step back as a working royal, she said: "I think he does an amazing job, as does she, and we should just let them live the life they want to live.
"I know what a difference Endeavour has made to my husband’s life since he lost a leg and I hold Harry personally responsible for that. Life is too short."
The awards ceremony was hosted by former Invictus Games medallist JJ Chalmers and will see four prizes awarded on the night: Recognising Achievement Award, Celebrating Excellence Award, Henry Worsley Award and The Community Impact Award, a new award for this year.
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Meghan presented the Celebrating Excellence Award and Harry the Henry Worsley Award.
It is named in honour of career soldier and adventurer Henry Worsley, who tragically lost his life in January 2016 whilst attempting to cross the Antarctic landmass, solo and unsupported, in order to raise money for the Endeavour Fund.
Before the ceremony the couple attended a reception where they met the inspiring nominees, as well as endeavour participants and key supporters of the Endeavour Fund.
Tonight’s event is one of just a handful of engagements the couple are undertaking this weekend in the UK before returning to Canada to embark on their new life, ahead of their official departure on March 31.
Since its launch in 2012, the Endeavour Fund has supported 108 projects with over £3 million of grants that have directly assisted over 6,000 of those injured in service.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Through their own fundraising, these endeavours have collectively raised over £2.5 million for others.
The Sussexes attended the previous year's ceremony last February, when the duchess was heavily pregnant with Archie.
It's the first time we've seen her in the UK since last year, and it will be one of the last as she and Harry prepare to start their new non-royal lives on March 31.
Meghan jetted in from their new home in Canada, opting to leave their nine-month-old son Archie behind to be cared for by a nanny and taxpayer funded bodyguards.
The couple were last seen together on an official engagement on January 7, when they visited Canada House in London to thank the nation for hosting them over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday period.
Image: Jeff Moore) Jeff Moore)
During their extended seven week holiday when they took part in no royal duties, they plotted to resign from royal life leading up to dropping their bombshell announcement.
The following day, sixth in line to the thorne Harry and former TV actress Meghan plunged the royal family into a period of turmoil when they announced they quit The Firm and become “financially independent”.
As Meghan fled Britain within 24 hours a summit of senior royals was later convened by the Queen at Sandringham to discuss the issue, with Harry sitting down for talks with his grandmother, father the Prince of Wales and brother the Duke of Cambridge.
The Sussexes prompted fury from the family by suggesting they planned to go and make millions in the corporate world while still cherry picking royal engagements and running their own foundation.
It was eventually announced they would give up royal duties, split their time between Canada and the UK, with the majority spent in North America, no longer be known as HRHs, and their lives as working royals would end on March 31.
In a devastating blow for their plans, the Queen banned them from marketing themselves as ‘Royal’ - forcing them to change their record breaking Sussex Royal Instagram page and alter plans they had made by spending thousands trandmarking their brand.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Number of right-wing extremists behind bars doubles in just two years

The number of right-wing extremists behind bars for terrorism offences has doubled in two years .
There were up to @ @ @ @ @ year to the end of December , up from 21 in 2017 and four in @ @ @ @ @ the Home Office said : “ The proportion of prisoners holding far-right ideologies has increased @ @ @ @ @ years.
” The increase has been spurred by Islamophobia , which surged in the wake @ @ @ @ @ It comes after MPs backed a ban on right-wing groups Sonnenkrieg Division and System Resistance @ @ @ @ @ 231 people in jail for terrorism-related offences , with 77 % holding Islamist views .

There were up to 41 in custody in the year to the end of December, up from 21 in 2017 and four in 2014. The increase has been spurred by Islamophobia
Number of right-wing extremists behind bars doubles in just two years
The number of right-wing extremists behind bars for terrorism offences has doubled in two years.
There were up to 41 in custody in the year to the end of December, up from 21 in 2017 and four in 2014.
A report from the Home Office said: “The proportion of prisoners holding far-right ideologies has increased steadily over the past three years.”
The increase has been spurred by Islamophobia, which surged in the wake of Islamic State attacks.
It comes after MPs backed a ban on right-wing groups Sonnenkrieg Division and System Resistance Network.
Overall there were 231 people in jail for terrorism-related offences, with 77% holding Islamist views.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Odion Ighalo "difference" after striker nets twice at Derby

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised the `` different '' qualities that Odion Ighalo is bringing to Manchester United after the Nigerian struck twice in the FA Cup win at Derby .
On an evening which had been dominated by talk of United 's all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney in the build-up , it was their newest recruit Ighalo who stole the show as he struck in each half to help secure a 3-0 win .
The goals were Ighalo 's second and third since he joined United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua at the end of the January transfer window in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Solskjaer is delighted with the former Watford man 's adaptation into his squad , and praised him at full-time .
`` When you get strikers in you want them to be happy and confident , '' he told BT Sport .
`` He has come in here and of course we still have a few injuries and it is great for us to have Odion to call upon .
`` He is a different striker for us and scores some good goals , there is not many who could dig that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a team of good players . ''
Ighalo himself indicated that he has n't listened to any critics as he 's sought to prove why he deserves a place in the United squad .
`` I am happy .
I want to congratulate the team for a hard fought game , '' he added to BT Sport after the game .
`` As long as my team-mates believe in me , the boss believes in me and the fans believe in me , just have to keep going .
I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will now face a trip to fellow Premier League outfit Norwich City in the quarter-finals .

The Nigerian scored in each half as United got the better of Wayne Rooney and Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Pride Park, and they'll face Norwich next
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised the "different" qualities that Odion Ighalo is bringing to Manchester United after the Nigerian struck twice in the FA Cup win at Derby.
On an evening which had been dominated by talk of United's all-time leading scorer Wayne Rooney in the build-up, it was their newest recruit Ighalo who stole the show as he struck in each half to help secure a 3-0 win.
The goals were Ighalo's second and third since he joined United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua at the end of the January transfer window in a deal that was criticised by many.
But Solskjaer is delighted with the former Watford man's adaptation into his squad, and praised him at full-time.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"When you get strikers in you want them to be happy and confident," he told BT Sport.
"He has come in here and of course we still have a few injuries and it is great for us to have Odion to call upon.
"He is a different striker for us and scores some good goals, there is not many who could dig that one out for his first. We have a team of good players."
Ighalo himself indicated that he hasn't listened to any critics as he's sought to prove why he deserves a place in the United squad.
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"I am happy. I want to congratulate the team for a hard fought game," he added to BT Sport after the game.
"As long as my team-mates believe in me, the boss believes in me and the fans believe in me, just have to keep going. I don't care what anyone says."
United will now face a trip to fellow Premier League outfit Norwich City in the quarter-finals.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Tottenham lack direction and energy as Champions League heroics seems a distant memory

To lose one England star for off-field misconduct is unfortunate .
To lose two would begin to look like carelessness for Tottenham Hotspur .
Bans for Dele Alli and Eric Dier would only highlight how it has taken only nine months to go from the Champions League final with Mauricio Pochettino to a club mired in crisis under Jose Mourinho .
And how their luck in the last campaign – and high-energy momentum - has definitely run out along with perhaps an era .
The only upside to Dier 's diversion into the West Lower Stand on Wednesday night was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defeat in all competitions for Spurs .
Losing at home in the FA Cup to the Premier League 's bottom club ended their last realistic chance of silverware in this troubled season .
And Mourinho claimed after the penalties defeat to Norwich that his long injury list will now force him to prioritise between the Premier League and the Champions League in his next two matches .
After working to slowly to change the culture at a club of traditional underachievers , the decline started before Pochettino was sacked in November after winning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Serial winner Mourinho was brought into to make the final step from challenging to winning .
But instead it has all gone Spursy again very quickly .
The serious injuries to talismen Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have undoubtedly been massive blows .
The influential Christian Eriksen was offloaded in January before his contract expired while Dier could now join Alli – who is also facing an FA charge for his social media posting mocking coronavirus victims – in getting banned for a lack of off-field discipline .
Alli is planning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also problems on the pitch .
Mourinho sides are traditionally built on defensive solidity .
In his first season at Chelsea in 2004/05 , his Blues conceded only 15 Premier League goals .
But the Portuguese has seen his team keep only two clean sheets in 13 homes since he took over in November as he has tinkered with his defence .
Toby Alderweireld , who signed a new deal in January , was again left out against Norwich with Jan Vertonghen deployed at left-back .
“ We had chances to kill the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said captain Vertonghen .
“ It ’ s definitely a fact that we don ’ t keep enough clean sheets , that we concede too many goals .
It ’ s not just now , the last week , it ’ s since the start of the season , even more than a year ago we started to concede too many goals .
A problem we need to solve.
” Mourinho , who has criticised the displays of record summer signing Tanguy Ndombele , also took a shot at Spurs fans this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland striker Troy Parrott .
But the Parrott issue is symbolic for Spurs fans raised on those glory days who want to see a proper centre-forward – and retain their suspicions about Mourinho 's reputation for negative football .
Not replacing Fernando Llorente in the summer – or January - has been another mistake .
Mourinho showed his experience in handling tricky situations by simultaneously admonishing and supporting Dier .
Now he must manage injury-ravaged squad with equal skill Burnley and Leipzig – and also win over dubious Spurs supporters .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fans , but I am thinking already about what next and I am really , really worried about playing in two days , ” said Mourinho .
“ I have to think about a Saturday match and a Tuesday match and try to decide which one is the priority and which one is the one where I can give some of my boys under huge fatigue the best possible chance .
”

Bans for Dele Alli and Eric Dier would only highlight how it has taken only nine months to go from the Champions League final to a club mired in crisis
To lose one England star for off-field misconduct is unfortunate. To lose two would begin to look like carelessness for Tottenham Hotspur.
Bans for Dele Alli and Eric Dier would only highlight how it has taken only nine months to go from the Champions League final with Mauricio Pochettino to a club mired in crisis under Jose Mourinho.
And how their luck in the last campaign – and high-energy momentum - has definitely run out along with perhaps an era.
The only upside to Dier's diversion into the West Lower Stand on Wednesday night was the headline-grabbing incident overshadowed a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions for Spurs.
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Losing at home in the FA Cup to the Premier League's bottom club ended their last realistic chance of silverware in this troubled season.
And Mourinho claimed after the penalties defeat to Norwich that his long injury list will now force him to prioritise between the Premier League and the Champions League in his next two matches.
After working to slowly to change the culture at a club of traditional underachievers, the decline started before Pochettino was sacked in November after winning only five of their first 17 games. Serial winner Mourinho was brought into to make the final step from challenging to winning. But instead it has all gone Spursy again very quickly.
The serious injuries to talismen Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have undoubtedly been massive blows. The influential Christian Eriksen was offloaded in January before his contract expired while Dier could now join Alli – who is also facing an FA charge for his social media posting mocking coronavirus victims – in getting banned for a lack of off-field discipline. Alli is planning to appeal the charge.
But there are also problems on the pitch. Mourinho sides are traditionally built on defensive solidity. In his first season at Chelsea in 2004/05, his Blues conceded only 15 Premier League goals.
But the Portuguese has seen his team keep only two clean sheets in 13 homes since he took over in November as he has tinkered with his defence.
Toby Alderweireld, who signed a new deal in January, was again left out against Norwich with Jan Vertonghen deployed at left-back.
“We had chances to kill the game but we didn’t.” said captain Vertonghen. “It’s definitely a fact that we don’t keep enough clean sheets, that we concede too many goals. It’s not just now, the last week, it’s since the start of the season, even more than a year ago we started to concede too many goals. A problem we need to solve.”
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Mourinho, who has criticised the displays of record summer signing Tanguy Ndombele, also took a shot at Spurs fans this week over calls to play teenage Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott.
But the Parrott issue is symbolic for Spurs fans raised on those glory days who want to see a proper centre-forward – and retain their suspicions about Mourinho's reputation for negative football. Not replacing Fernando Llorente in the summer – or January - has been another mistake.
Mourinho showed his experience in handling tricky situations by simultaneously admonishing and supporting Dier. Now he must manage injury-ravaged squad with equal skill Burnley and Leipzig – and also win over dubious Spurs supporters.
“I am really sad for the players and the fans, but I am thinking already about what next and I am really, really worried about playing in two days,” said Mourinho. “I have to think about a Saturday match and a Tuesday match and try to decide which one is the priority and which one is the one where I can give some of my boys under huge fatigue the best possible chance.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Kevin De Bruyne hands Man City injury boost ahead of Manchester derby

Kevin De Bruyne believes he has a chance of being fit for Sunday ’ s Manchester derby at Old Trafford .
De Bruyne missed Manchester City ’ s midweek FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday with a shoulder injury and manager Pep Guardiola is unsure if he will return in time to face Manchester United .
It is understood the damage to De Bruyne ’ s shoulder , which he sustained towards the end of Sunday ’ s League Cup win over Aston Villa , is not serious and the Belgium playmaker feels he could be available .
It is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tear or sprain of his shoulder ligament and City ’ s medical staff are monitoring him closely .
City may make a late decision on De Bruyne to give him the best possible chance of being fit .
De Bruyne , 28 , is key to City and he has registered nine goals and 18 assists this season .
City eased past Wednesday without him and John Stones feels they have generated some momentum at a key moment in the campaign .
The Blues have reeled off five straight wins in four different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I think we are building momentum , ” said the England defender .
“ We ’ ve got to be confident within ourselves and know what we ’ re capable of .
“ But we ’ re also humble about it , which is a great way to go about yourself .
“ It was a tough night against Sheffield Wednesday and to keep the momentum going against difficult opposition is a very positive sign for us , so yeah .
“ We ’ ve had great results out of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t rest on that .
We have to keep going and try and continue this against United .
”

It is understood the damage to De Bruyne’s injury, which he sustained towards the end of Sunday’s League Cup win over Aston Villa, is not serious
Kevin De Bruyne believes he has a chance of being fit for Sunday’s Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
De Bruyne missed Manchester City ’s midweek FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday with a shoulder injury and manager Pep Guardiola is unsure if he will return in time to face Manchester United .
It is understood the damage to De Bruyne’s shoulder, which he sustained towards the end of Sunday’s League Cup win over Aston Villa, is not serious and the Belgium playmaker feels he could be available.
It is believed De Bruyne has suffered a slight tear or sprain of his shoulder ligament and City’s medical staff are monitoring him closely.
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City may make a late decision on De Bruyne to give him the best possible chance of being fit.
De Bruyne, 28, is key to City and he has registered nine goals and 18 assists this season.
City eased past Wednesday without him and John Stones feels they have generated some momentum at a key moment in the campaign.
The Blues have reeled off five straight wins in four different competitions heading into their showdown with United.
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“I think we are building momentum,” said the England defender. “We’ve got to be confident within ourselves and know what we’re capable of.
“But we’re also humble about it, which is a great way to go about yourself.
“It was a tough night against Sheffield Wednesday and to keep the momentum going against difficult opposition is a very positive sign for us, so yeah.
“We’ve had great results out of our last few games, but we can’t rest on that. We have to keep going and try and continue this against United.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Eric Dier feared for brother's safety and expects major ban after Tottenham fan altercation

Eric Dier climbed into the crowd at the Tottenham Stadium because he feared for the safety of his younger brother - and the England star accepts he could now be punished for acting in defence of his family .
The FA have launched a probe into the England star 's angry confrontation with a fan and asked for his version of the flashpoint .
A source close to the Spurs defender said he went to the aid of Patrick , 22 , after seeing him in confrontation with the supporter and felt he had “ no choice ” but to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He accepts he is going to get punished '' .
Patrick had challenged the supporter in the West Stand near the dugout for aiming “ vitriolic abuse ” at his brother following Tottenham 's FA Cup defeat on penalties to Norwich .
Dier saw the altercation and vaulted the advertising hoardings and 10 rows of seats to get to the aid of his brother .
The fan quickly left the scene and there was no physical confrontation before Dier was led away by security .
Patrick , who works in new media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tottenham changing room .
Dier is understood to be philosophical about any potential FA charge and ban following his return to regular football after needing to be rushed to hospital for emergency surgery to remove his appendix in December 2018 .
Senior figures at the North London club are seeking action against the 26-year-old but Jose Mourinho said immediately after the match that he does not want Dier punished .
`` If the club does that ( give disciplinary action ) I will not agree , but he did wrong , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jake Livermore was warned about his future conduct but was not punished for jumping into the crowd to confront a West Ham supporter who had abused him about the death of his baby son in January 2018 .
Tottenham were on Wednesday trying to identify the fan and get his side of the story as part of their own inquiry .

The FA have launched a probe into Tottenham star Eric Dier's angry confrontation with a fan and asked for his version of the flashpoint
Eric Dier climbed into the crowd at the Tottenham Stadium because he feared for the safety of his younger brother - and the England star accepts he could now be punished for acting in defence of his family.
The FA have launched a probe into the England star's angry confrontation with a fan and asked for his version of the flashpoint.
A source close to the Spurs defender said he went to the aid of Patrick, 22, after seeing him in confrontation with the supporter and felt he had “no choice” but to step in.
The source added: "He accepts he is going to get punished".
Patrick had challenged the supporter in the West Stand near the dugout for aiming “vitriolic abuse” at his brother following Tottenham's FA Cup defeat on penalties to Norwich.
Dier saw the altercation and vaulted the advertising hoardings and 10 rows of seats to get to the aid of his brother.
The fan quickly left the scene and there was no physical confrontation before Dier was led away by security.
Patrick, who works in new media, later joined his brother in the Tottenham changing room.
Dier is understood to be philosophical about any potential FA charge and ban following his return to regular football after needing to be rushed to hospital for emergency surgery to remove his appendix in December 2018.
Senior figures at the North London club are seeking action against the 26-year-old but Jose Mourinho said immediately after the match that he does not want Dier punished.
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"If the club does that (give disciplinary action) I will not agree, but he did wrong,” said the Spurs manager.
West Brom's Jake Livermore was warned about his future conduct but was not punished for jumping into the crowd to confront a West Ham supporter who had abused him about the death of his baby son in January 2018.
Tottenham were on Wednesday trying to identify the fan and get his side of the story as part of their own inquiry.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Jurgen Klopp explains silver lining to Liverpool's surprise slump in form

Jurgen Klopp believes there is a silver lining to Liverpool ’ s surprise post-break blip - with two youngsters proving they are ready to offer genuine first team options .
The Reds have gone into a shock slump with three defeats in their last four games , after previously losing just two all season - and one of those was the youth team in the Carabao Cup quarter final .
That has seen them crash out of the FA Cup and also put their Champions League progress in jeopardy as they trail Atletico Madrid , but Klopp still sees positives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neco Williams .
Both were outstanding in the midweek defeat at Chelsea , putting some of their more senior team-mates to shame , and Klopp insisted they have proved their worth to the first team .
“ Look , Curtis showed so many things where everybody thought , 'Wow , what a player ' .
Yes , and then you lose the ball , that 's a learning process , ” he said .
“ That 's learning .
You can not learn it at home in the living room , you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to react on it , and he ’ s done that .
He ’ s shown he ’ s a fantastic talent .
“ And Neco too .
He played a super game at Chelsea , and obviously showed that we can really have a second full-back coming , which helps us massively for the future .
Curtis too.
” Jones has only just turned 19 , and Williams is still 18 , and both have been told by Klopp they have a bright future at Anfield .
For Wales U19 full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find , the chance to play against top international stars like Pedro and Willian at Chelsea is a huge boost in his career development .
“ I ’ ve played against top , top players and that ’ s the only way you are going to learn - the better players and the better opponents you play against are going to improve you as a player , ” he said .
“ The more games I play the more confident I ’ m going to get .
I ’ m just thankful for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Klopp had some good news with Naby Keita coming through a full training session to declare himself fit for the weekend .

Liverpool's slump has seen them crash out of the FA Cup and also put their Champions League progress in jeopardy as they trail Atletico Madrid
Jurgen Klopp believes there is a silver lining to Liverpool’s surprise post-break blip - with two youngsters proving they are ready to offer genuine first team options.
The Reds have gone into a shock slump with three defeats in their last four games, after previously losing just two all season - and one of those was the youth team in the Carabao Cup quarter final.
That has seen them crash out of the FA Cup and also put their Champions League progress in jeopardy as they trail Atletico Madrid, but Klopp still sees positives in the displays of Curtis Jones and Neco Williams.
Both were outstanding in the midweek defeat at Chelsea , putting some of their more senior team-mates to shame, and Klopp insisted they have proved their worth to the first team.
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“Look, Curtis showed so many things where everybody thought, 'Wow, what a player'. Yes, and then you lose the ball, that's a learning process,” he said.
“That's learning. You cannot learn it at home in the living room, you have to learn on the pitch and you have to react on it, and he’s done that. He’s shown he’s a fantastic talent.
“And Neco too. He played a super game at Chelsea, and obviously showed that we can really have a second full-back coming, which helps us massively for the future. Curtis too.”
Jones has only just turned 19, and Williams is still 18, and both have been told by Klopp they have a bright future at Anfield.
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For Wales U19 full back Williams, who looks a real find, the chance to play against top international stars like Pedro and Willian at Chelsea is a huge boost in his career development.
“I’ve played against top, top players and that’s the only way you are going to learn - the better players and the better opponents you play against are going to improve you as a player,” he said.
“The more games I play the more confident I’m going to get. I’m just thankful for the boss choosing me and trusting me.”
Klopp had some good news with Naby Keita coming through a full training session to declare himself fit for the weekend.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Bob Arum responds to Tyson Fury's retirement claim and makes Manny Pacquiao comparison

Tyson Fury ’ s US promoter Bob Arum has played down his claims he will retire after two more fights .
The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champ says he will hang up his gloves after his third fight with Deontay Wilder in July and a possible showdown with Anthony Joshua in December .
Top Rank chief Arum said : “ Manny Pacquiao , I promoted him for seven-and-a-half years and five years into the promotion of Manny Pacquiao , he was telling the press he would only have two more fights and then would retire .
“ Well that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later and he ’ s still fighting .
So you have to take with a grain of salt fighters saying they want two more fights and then they ’ re gone .
“ I mean I ’ ve heard that so often .
He will retire when he wants to retire and whether that ’ s two fights or three fights , I think we have three more on our contract .
`` Even though we have a contract , if a fighter wants to retire early , he retires early .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retire and without giving any credibility to the fact that he ’ s only going to do two fights and retire .
`` Maybe he believes that , but that ’ s subject to change.
” Fury this week seemingly confirmed he plans to retire after an undisputed fight with Joshua .
Fury became a two-time world champion by stopping Deontay Wilder last month - and will have to face the American for a third time in July .
He will then target a clash with fellow countryman Joshua who holds the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saudi Arabia pencilled in .
And after Fury 's wife Paris called on him to then hang up his gloves , the 31-year-old confirmed that is his intention .
`` I 've got two more fights left and then we 'll really think about what we 're doing and go from there , '' he said on This Morning .
`` I 'm undefeated in 31 professional fights and this is my 12th year as a professional . ''

TYSON FURY REVEALS PLANS TO RETIRE FROM BOXING AFTER FIGHTS WITH DEONTAY WILDER AND ANTHONY JOSHUA
TYSON FURY REVEALS PLANS TO RETIRE FROM BOXING AFTER FIGHTS WITH DEONTAY WILDER AND ANTHONY JOSHUA
Fury says he will hang up his gloves after his third fight with Deontay Wilder in July and a possible showdown with Anthony Joshua in December
Tyson Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum has played down his claims he will retire after two more fights.
The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champ says he will hang up his gloves after his third fight with Deontay Wilder in July and a possible showdown with Anthony Joshua in December.
Top Rank chief Arum said: “Manny Pacquiao, I promoted him for seven-and-a-half years and five years into the promotion of Manny Pacquiao, he was telling the press he would only have two more fights and then would retire.
“Well that’s now 14 years later or 13 years later and he’s still fighting. So you have to take with a grain of salt fighters saying they want two more fights and then they’re gone.
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“I mean I’ve heard that so often. He will retire when he wants to retire and whether that’s two fights or three fights, I think we have three more on our contract.
"Even though we have a contract, if a fighter wants to retire early, he retires early.
“He will retire when he wants to retire and without giving any credibility to the fact that he’s only going to do two fights and retire.
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"Maybe he believes that, but that’s subject to change.”
Fury this week seemingly confirmed he plans to retire after an undisputed fight with Joshua .
Fury became a two-time world champion by stopping Deontay Wilder last month - and will have to face the American for a third time in July.
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He will then target a clash with fellow countryman Joshua who holds the other three belts with a December date in Saudi Arabia pencilled in.
And after Fury's wife Paris called on him to then hang up his gloves, the 31-year-old confirmed that is his intention.
"I've got two more fights left and then we'll really think about what we're doing and go from there," he said on This Morning.
"I'm undefeated in 31 professional fights and this is my 12th year as a professional."


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--The Supremes singer Barbara Martin dies at 76

One of the original members of The Supremes has died .
Barbara Martin , who was in the 60s Motown band from 1960 to 1962 , has passed away at the age of 76 , the band has confirmed on their Facebook page .
The news was shared by fellow Supreme Mary Wilson on her official Facebook page , she wrote : `` Barbara Martin passed . ''
The band 's official Facebook page then share the news , writing : `` Our hearts go out to Barbara 's family and friends .
Once a Supreme , always a Supreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when they were still called The Primettes , replacing original member Betty McGlowan .
The Supremes signed a recording contract with Motown records in 1961 .
It 's reported that Barbara became pregnant and left the group in 1962 , leaving the band as a trio .
The Supremes ' most famous line-up was Diana Ross , Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson .
Fans have paid tribute to Barbara on Facebook .
One commented : `` So very sorry to hear this sad news !
Love the Supremes !
Grew up with them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` So sorry to hear Condolences to the family , '' another posted .
A third said : `` Thank you for sharing .
Once a Supreme , always a Supreme . ''
It was recently reported that a film about The Supremes could be in the works .
Mary Wilson is urging Bohemian Rhapsody director Dexter Fletcher to give her a call to make the movie .

One of the original members of The Supremes Barbara Martin has died at the age of 76
One of the original members of The Supremes has died.
Barbara Martin, who was in the 60s Motown band from 1960 to 1962, has passed away at the age of 76, the band has confirmed on their Facebook page.
The news was shared by fellow Supreme Mary Wilson on her official Facebook page, she wrote: "Barbara Martin passed."
The band's official Facebook page then share the news, writing: "Our hearts go out to Barbara's family and friends. Once a Supreme, always a Supreme."
Barbara joined the girl group when they were still called The Primettes, replacing original member Betty McGlowan.
The Supremes signed a recording contract with Motown records in 1961.
It's reported that Barbara became pregnant and left the group in 1962, leaving the band as a trio.
The Supremes' most famous line-up was Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson.
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Fans have paid tribute to Barbara on Facebook.
One commented: "So very sorry to hear this sad news! Love the Supremes! Grew up with them! Rest peacefully dear lady!"
"So sorry to hear Condolences to the family," another posted.
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A third said: "Thank you for sharing. Once a Supreme, always a Supreme."
It was recently reported that a film about The Supremes could be in the works.
Mary Wilson is urging Bohemian Rhapsody director Dexter Fletcher to give her a call to make the movie.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Bridget Jones voted the most inspiring movie heroine by British women

British women have voted Bridget Jones their most inspiring movie heroine .
Played by actress Renee Zellweger , the disaster-prone character came top in the poll of 2,000 adults ahead of International Women 's Day on Sunday .
The 2001 film follows the heart-warming story of a single woman who opens up in her diary as she tackles relationship woes , family pressures , and career struggles .
Second place went to Erin Brockovich , played by Julia Roberts in the autobiographical tale of an American legal clerk who fights for justice .
And sweeping in - on her broomstick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , played by Emma Watson .
Commissioned by Sky Cinema , the research saw Mary Poppins , Matilda and Mulan feature in the top 10 inspiring today 's women .
Belle from Beauty and the Beast , Miss Honey from film adaption of Roald Dahl 's Matilda and Merida from Disney 's , Brave were other top choices .
The study also saw Cher from Clueless , Princess Leia from Star Wars and even Miss Piggy from the Muppets feature in the top 30 list .
Anna Smith , film critic , broadcaster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fact that Bridget and Erin are topping the list shows that women relate to complex , layered characters who overcome the obstacles of life with humour and compassion .
`` Even those in the fantasy genre are fully rounded characters , not fantastical stereotypes .
`` And I 'm thrilled to see that so many women are rooting for more powerful female leads and that Sky Cinema is celebrating it too . ''
The study also revealed nearly two-fifths of those polled identify with the women portrayed in films because they see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they remind them of a close friend or relative .
As many as four-fifths will even enjoy films more if they have a female lead than a male lead , because they find them relatable , funny and inspiring .
And 56 per cent feel empowered by watching an inspiring leading lady on film , with more than a fifth of movies watched by women featuring a strong female character .
More than a quarter said it makes the film feel more diverse , with 22 per cent more likely to watch a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The research , conducted via OnePoll , also found intelligence is the most aspirational quality women look for in a female protagonist , followed by independence and confidence .
In fact , a fifth of women have been inspired to speak their mind more often because of the female role models in movies , with 18 per cent less likely to care what people think .
As a result , seven in 10 women agree more films should feature powerful female leads , with 39 per cent saying it would have boosted their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more of these in films .
But nearly half of those polled think more movies are being made with powerful females front and centre compared to 10 years ' ago .
And seven in 10 believe it 's a `` good thing '' for there to be more films featuring leading ladies .
It also emerged nearly a quarter reckon that the next 007 should be a woman , with more than a third finding bravery an aspirational quality in female leads .
To celebrate International Women 's Day , Sky Cinema is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in front of and behind the camera .
Titled 'Women in Film ' this collection also features 20 iconic films featuring fearless female leads , personally selected by Anna Smith , which will be on the service from 2nd March until 8th March .
Sarah Wright , director of Sky Cinema and Acquisitions , Sky UK & Ireland said : `` I can not wait to celebrate International Women 's Day on Sky Cinema with our millions of customers .
`` I am enormously proud of our Women in Film collection curated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delighted to be able to premiere our very timely , brand new documentary , This Changes Everything , which focuses on the next generation and highlights the importance of strong female role models both on and off screen . ''
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The 2001 film follows the heart-warming story of a single woman who opens up in her diary as she tackles relationship woes, family pressures, and career struggles
British women have voted Bridget Jones their most inspiring movie heroine.
Played by actress Renee Zellweger, the disaster-prone character came top in the poll of 2,000 adults ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday.
The 2001 film follows the heart-warming story of a single woman who opens up in her diary as she tackles relationship woes, family pressures, and career struggles.
Second place went to Erin Brockovich, played by Julia Roberts in the autobiographical tale of an American legal clerk who fights for justice.
And sweeping in - on her broomstick - at number three was Hermione Granger, played by Emma Watson.
Commissioned by Sky Cinema, the research saw Mary Poppins, Matilda and Mulan feature in the top 10 inspiring today's women.
Image: Rex Features) Rex Features)
Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Miss Honey from film adaption of Roald Dahl's Matilda and Merida from Disney's, Brave were other top choices.
The study also saw Cher from Clueless, Princess Leia from Star Wars and even Miss Piggy from the Muppets feature in the top 30 list.
Anna Smith, film critic, broadcaster and podcast host, said: "The fact that Bridget and Erin are topping the list shows that women relate to complex, layered characters who overcome the obstacles of life with humour and compassion.
"Even those in the fantasy genre are fully rounded characters, not fantastical stereotypes.
"And I'm thrilled to see that so many women are rooting for more powerful female leads and that Sky Cinema is celebrating it too."
The study also revealed nearly two-fifths of those polled identify with the women portrayed in films because they see aspects of themselves in the characters or they remind them of a close friend or relative.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
As many as four-fifths will even enjoy films more if they have a female lead than a male lead, because they find them relatable, funny and inspiring.
And 56 per cent feel empowered by watching an inspiring leading lady on film, with more than a fifth of movies watched by women featuring a strong female character.
More than a quarter said it makes the film feel more diverse, with 22 per cent more likely to watch a film with a woman taking charge.
The research, conducted via OnePoll, also found intelligence is the most aspirational quality women look for in a female protagonist, followed by independence and confidence.
In fact, a fifth of women have been inspired to speak their mind more often because of the female role models in movies, with 18 per cent less likely to care what people think.
As a result, seven in 10 women agree more films should feature powerful female leads, with 39 per cent saying it would have boosted their confidence growing up if they'd seen more of these in films.
Image: Rex Features) Rex Features)
But nearly half of those polled think more movies are being made with powerful females front and centre compared to 10 years' ago.
And seven in 10 believe it's a "good thing" for there to be more films featuring leading ladies.
It also emerged nearly a quarter reckon that the next 007 should be a woman, with more than a third finding bravery an aspirational quality in female leads.
To celebrate International Women's Day, Sky Cinema is launching a specially curated collection celebrating women in front of and behind the camera.
Titled 'Women in Film' this collection also features 20 iconic films featuring fearless female leads, personally selected by Anna Smith, which will be on the service from 2nd March until 8th March.
Sarah Wright, director of Sky Cinema and Acquisitions, Sky UK & Ireland said: "I cannot wait to celebrate International Women's Day on Sky Cinema with our millions of customers.
"I am enormously proud of our Women in Film collection curated with contribution from critic Anna Smith, and delighted to be able to premiere our very timely, brand new documentary, This Changes Everything, which focuses on the next generation and highlights the importance of strong female role models both on and off screen."
Top 30 fictional female movie characters UK women find inspiring:
1. Bridget Jones (Bridget Jones's Diary)
2. Erin Brockovich (Erin Brockovich)
3. Hermione Granger (Harry Potter film series)
4. Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)
5. Matilda (Matilda)
6. Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
7. Miss Honey (Matilda)
8. Mulan (Mulan)
9. Merida (Brave)
10. Princess Leia (Star Wars)
11. Professor Minerva McGonagall (Harry Potter series)
12. Sarah Connor (Terminator series)
13. Scarlett O'Hara (Gone with the Wind)
14. Jasmine (Aladdin)
15. Black Widow (Avengers: Endgame)
16. Alice (Alice Through the Looking Glass)
17. Rose DeWitt Bukater (Titanic)
18. Captain Marvel (Captain Marvel)
19. Princess Tiana (Princess & the Frog)
20. Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffany's)
21. Ally Maine (A Star is Born)
22. Kim Possible (Kim Possible movie)
23. Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
24. Cher Horowitz (Clueless)
25. Bo Peep (Toy Story 4)
26. Catwoman (Batman Returns)
27. Elastigirl (The Incredibles 2)
28. Valkyrie (Thor)
29. Hit Girl (Kick-Ass)
30. Trinity (The Matrix)


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Military Wives review: Two great actresses create feelgood Brit comedy drama

Two great actresses go to war in this emotional and thoroughly British feelgood comedy drama from Peter Cattaneo , director of 1997 ’ s famous British victory The Full Monty .
Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan play the combative mother hens scratching out battle lines as they struggle to put an all-women amateur choir through singing boot camp .
They ’ re attempting to boost morale while their soldier spouses are on a six-month tour of Afghanistan .
But squabbling , stage fright and a betrayal of a confidence threatens their prestigious appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Four Weddings and A Funeral , it ’ s a surprise to see the ever-elegant Scott Thomas return to low-budget crowd pleasing material such as this , having spent her career mixing minor roles in Hollywood blockbusters with major ones in French arthouse movies .
Incapable of giving less than her formidable best , she brings sharp edges and shifting emotional layers as a posh and pushy busybody who hides her inner grief by bullying the women into shape .
And this brings her into conflict with Horgan , who ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relaxed approach to the training .
Inspired by a true story of singing spouses who featured in Gareth Malone ’ s 2011 hit BBC documentary and produced a No 1 single , the predictable storyline is part of the film ’ s charm .
It allows us to enjoy the strong character work and humour as the women discover confidence and resolve .
Though the musical sequences lack the heart-racing thrills of Brassed Off it ’ s full of familiar pop tunes .
Plus , with the camaraderie of Calendar Girls , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cast representative of every corner of the British Isles .
Mercifully the script doesn ’ t shy away from the men risking their lives for their country , which gives depth to the drama and the songs , and is surprisingly affecting .
It ’ s probably going to be my mother ’ s new favourite film .

Kristin Scott Thomas brings sharp edges and shifting emotional layers as a posh and pushy busybody alongside Sharon Horgan in what will likely end up being my mother’s new favourite film
Two great actresses go to war in this emotional and thoroughly British feelgood comedy drama from Peter Cattaneo, director of 1997’s famous British victory The Full Monty.
Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan play the combative mother hens scratching out battle lines as they struggle to put an all-women amateur choir through singing boot camp.
They’re attempting to boost morale while their soldier spouses are on a six-month tour of Afghanistan.
But squabbling, stage fright and a betrayal of a confidence threatens their prestigious appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in a Remembrance Day concert.
Best known for Four Weddings and A Funeral, it’s a surprise to see the ever-elegant Scott Thomas return to low-budget crowd pleasing material such as this, having spent her career mixing minor roles in Hollywood blockbusters with major ones in French arthouse movies.
Incapable of giving less than her formidable best, she brings sharp edges and shifting emotional layers as a posh and pushy busybody who hides her inner grief by bullying the women into shape.
And this brings her into conflict with Horgan, who’s popular among the women for her more relaxed approach to the training.
Inspired by a true story of singing spouses who featured in Gareth Malone’s 2011 hit BBC documentary and produced a No 1 single, the predictable storyline is part of the film’s charm.
It allows us to enjoy the strong character work and humour as the women discover confidence and resolve.
Though the musical sequences lack the heart-racing thrills of Brassed Off it’s full of familiar pop tunes.
Plus, with the camaraderie of Calendar Girls, there’s plenty of cross-generational appeal and a cast representative of every corner of the British Isles.
Mercifully the script doesn’t shy away from the men risking their lives for their country, which gives depth to the drama and the songs, and is surprisingly affecting.
It’s probably going to be my mother’s new favourite film.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Noughts and Crosses viewers horrified by murder twist in 'change to the book'

Noughts + Crosses viewers were left horrified over a shock murder , and a cover-up plan , in the opening episode of the new series - a scene that was n't featured in the books .
The BBC drama is an adaption based on author Malorie Blackman 's award-winning book series which shares the same name .
In the series , the episodes follow the lives of Sephy and Callum who are `` divided by their colour but united by love '' .
Sephy is a Cross , a member of the black ruling class , while Callum is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underclass .
While the series does n't directly follow the books from the start , with childhood friends Callum and Sephy older in the TV series , it does keep to the plot .
In the BBC series , episode one began with Callum , brother Jude and their friend Danny having been on a night out .
As the police came to break things up , things soon got out of hand .
With Jude growing more and more against the ruling class , he refused to follow police orders .
Danny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also trying to stop him from lashing out at an officer who was trying to force him into the van for disobeying his orders .
But as Danny ran to him the officer grabbed him and pushed him back , before smashing him over the head with a weapon .
He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries , while his condition later stabilised despite him being unresponsive .
Jude was sitting with him in the hospital when Jack Dorn , the leader of the Liberation Militia ( a rebel group formed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived to check on his condition .
Callum 's brother Jude had been attending meetings with the group , while also taking part in protests - including one outside the hospital where Danny was recovering .
He left Jack with Danny while he went to get a drink , and it 's then that viewers learned of Jack 's horrifying real intentions .
Jack began smothering an injured Danny who could n't fight back , with the character dying .
It was clear , with a trailer hinting at the next episode , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create more tensions between the Noughts and Crosses , while giving his group and other Noughts a reason to fight the ruling class .
Viewers were shocked by the scenes , with many taking to Twitter to share their surprise .
One fan said : `` Wtf that murdering b*****d killed the boy so the Crosses will be blamed . ''
Another tweeted : `` HE 'S GETTING SMOTHERED WHAT . ''
A third commented : `` DO NOT LEAVE HIM ALONE WITH THAT MAN !
! ''
Meanwhile a fourth added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen in the book ?
!
Why they got ta do that to Ben Mitchell . ''
Noughts + Crosses airs Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One .

THE ACTOR WHO PLAYED ORIGINAL BEN MITCHELL HAS BEEN KILLED OFF IN NOUGHTS AND CROSSES AND FANS ARE NOT IMPRESSED
THE ACTOR WHO PLAYED ORIGINAL BEN MITCHELL HAS BEEN KILLED OFF IN NOUGHTS AND CROSSES AND FANS ARE NOT IMPRESSED
Noughts + Crosses aired a devastating death in the first episode, that left viewers wondering where the show would go next
Noughts and Crosses viewers horrified by murder twist in 'change to the book'
Noughts + Crosses viewers were left horrified over a shock murder, and a cover-up plan, in the opening episode of the new series - a scene that wasn't featured in the books.
The BBC drama is an adaption based on author Malorie Blackman's award-winning book series which shares the same name.
In the series, the episodes follow the lives of Sephy and Callum who are "divided by their colour but united by love".
Sephy is a Cross, a member of the black ruling class, while Callum is a Nought, a member of the white underclass.
While the series doesn't directly follow the books from the start, with childhood friends Callum and Sephy older in the TV series, it does keep to the plot.
Image: BBC) BBC)
In the BBC series, episode one began with Callum, brother Jude and their friend Danny having been on a night out.
As the police came to break things up, things soon got out of hand.
With Jude growing more and more against the ruling class, he refused to follow police orders.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Danny tried to calm him down, while also trying to stop him from lashing out at an officer who was trying to force him into the van for disobeying his orders.
But as Danny ran to him the officer grabbed him and pushed him back, before smashing him over the head with a weapon.
He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, while his condition later stabilised despite him being unresponsive.
Jude was sitting with him in the hospital when Jack Dorn, the leader of the Liberation Militia (a rebel group formed to take action against the Crosses), arrived to check on his condition.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Callum's brother Jude had been attending meetings with the group, while also taking part in protests - including one outside the hospital where Danny was recovering.
He left Jack with Danny while he went to get a drink, and it's then that viewers learned of Jack's horrifying real intentions.
Jack began smothering an injured Danny who couldn't fight back, with the character dying.
It was clear, with a trailer hinting at the next episode, that Jack had planned to kill Danny to create more tensions between the Noughts and Crosses, while giving his group and other Noughts a reason to fight the ruling class.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Viewers were shocked by the scenes, with many taking to Twitter to share their surprise.
One fan said: "Wtf that murdering b*****d killed the boy so the Crosses will be blamed."
Another tweeted: "HE'S GETTING SMOTHERED WHAT."
A third commented: "DO NOT LEAVE HIM ALONE WITH THAT MAN!!"
Meanwhile a fourth added: "Yoooo this didn’t happen in the book?! Why they gotta do that to Ben Mitchell."
Noughts + Crosses airs Thursdays at 9pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-03-05--Newborn baby boy found dead in woodland as police launch investigation

A newborn baby boy has been found dead in woodland prompting a huge police investigation in Hampshire .
The death is being treated as unexplained and police are carrying out house-to-house enquiries after the discovery in Hythe .
Officers were called to the woodland at 2.05pm today and a police scene is now in place .
Police are making a direct appeal to the baby 's mother and say their priority is making sure she is supported .
Detective Chief Inspector Ross Toms said : “ I have no doubt this will have been a very distressing experience for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priority right now is to ensure she receives the care and assistance she requires .
“ I want to make a direct appeal to her .
“ You may be very frightened right now and it is vitally important that you make contact with us or someone else .
“ You may not want to contact the police and I understand that .
“ If that is the case , I want to urge you to seek assistance from a healthcare professional or to attend a hospital as soon as possible .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right support . ''
The statement continued : “ If anyone has any information that may assist our investigation , please get in touch with us as soon as possible .
“ Have you seen anything out of the ordinary or that concerned you in the Shore Road area ?
“ Maybe you have concerns about someone who has been recently heavily pregnant , that you believe may have been recently heavily pregnant or who has recently given birth ?
“ I would also like to hear from anyone that has CCTV or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frost Lane and the surrounding area .
“ However insignificant it may seem to you , I would urge you to call us and let us know.
” Anyone with information is urged to call 101 , quoting either Operation Verse or the reference 44200084127 .

Police say the death is being treated as unexplained and are carrying out house-to-house enquiries after the discovery in Hythe as they make a direct appeal to the mother
A newborn baby boy has been found dead in woodland prompting a huge police investigation in Hampshire.
The death is being treated as unexplained and police are carrying out house-to-house enquiries after the discovery in Hythe.
Officers were called to the woodland at 2.05pm today and a police scene is now in place.
Police are making a direct appeal to the baby's mother and say their priority is making sure she is supported.
Detective Chief Inspector Ross Toms said: “I have no doubt this will have been a very distressing experience for the mother of this baby.
“Our priority right now is to ensure she receives the care and assistance she requires.
“I want to make a direct appeal to her.
“You may be very frightened right now and it is vitally important that you make contact with us or someone else.
“You may not want to contact the police and I understand that.
“If that is the case, I want to urge you to seek assistance from a healthcare professional or to attend a hospital as soon as possible.
“Our priority is ensuring you receive the right support."
The statement continued: “If anyone has any information that may assist our investigation, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.
“Have you seen anything out of the ordinary or that concerned you in the Shore Road area?
“Maybe you have concerns about someone who has been recently heavily pregnant, that you believe may have been recently heavily pregnant or who has recently given birth?
“I would also like to hear from anyone that has CCTV or dash cam footage from Shore Road or Frost Lane and the surrounding area.
“However insignificant it may seem to you, I would urge you to call us and let us know.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting either Operation Verse or the reference 44200084127.


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--DWP told Bedroom Tax domestic violence discrimination ruling is final

A DWP bid to overturn a ruling that the hated Bedroom Tax discriminates against victims of domestic violence has been denied .
Judges at the European Court of Human Rights ruled in October that the benefit cut discriminated against a domestic violence victim who was forced to pay extra for her panic room .
Following a six-year legal battle , the UK government was ordered to pay the woman , who suffered rape and assault , 10,000 Euros ( £8,600 ) for the `` damage she suffered '' .
Lawyers for the Department for Work and Pensions demanded the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chamber - seeking to overturn the ruling .
But the request was rejected - meaning the ruling stands and is final .
The victim 's legal team are now calling for the government to make changes to the law immediately .
They say almost 300 more victims of domestic violence are in the same situation .
The woman , referred to as ' A ' , is a victim of rape , assault and harassment at the hands of an ex-partner , the lawyers said .
The DWP slashed her housing benefit by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social housing .
The department decided she and her 11-year-old son only needed two bedrooms - despite the third bedroom in the property being specially adapted by police to contain a panic room as part of a sanctuary scheme .
Research by the legal team representing ' A ' found almost 1 in 20 households using the Sanctuary Scheme for people at risk of severe domestic violence have been affected by the bedroom tax , amounting to 281 households across the country .
The vast majority of people in the Sanctuary Scheme are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are carefully considering the court ’ s decision.
” A ’ s solicitor , Rebekah Carrier of Hopkin Murray Beskine Solicitors , said : “ Our client , whose life is at risk , has suffered great anxiety as a result of the bedroom tax and the uncertainty about this case .
`` She is a vulnerable single parent who has been a victim of rape and assault , and she lives in a property which has been specially adapted by the police , at great expense , to protect her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to fight the UK Government for seven years to protect her right to be safe in her own home .
`` She is delighted that after such a long battle , the European Court of Human Rights has recognised the impact that the bedroom tax is having on her and others like her , and the Grand Chamber has refused the UK Government ’ s last-ditch attempt to appeal this finding . ''
She added : `` We now call on the UK Government to take swift action and to change the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the small but extremely vulnerable class of women and children who need the safety of a sanctuary scheme whilst they try to rebuild their lives after surviving domestic violence .
`` The Domestic Abuse Bill , currently making its way through Parliament , is the obvious route to correct this injustice and protect A and others in Sanctuary Scheme homes .
”

The Government tried to defend its policy of slashing housing benefit for women who had been given panic rooms under a police scheme
A DWP bid to overturn a ruling that the hated Bedroom Tax discriminates against victims of domestic violence has been denied.
Judges at the European Court of Human Rights ruled in October that the benefit cut discriminated against a domestic violence victim who was forced to pay extra for her panic room.
Following a six-year legal battle, the UK government was ordered to pay the woman, who suffered rape and assault, 10,000 Euros (£8,600) for the "damage she suffered".
Lawyers for the Department for Work and Pensions demanded the case be heard in the court's Grand Chamber - seeking to overturn the ruling.
But the request was rejected - meaning the ruling stands and is final.
The victim's legal team are now calling for the government to make changes to the law immediately.
They say almost 300 more victims of domestic violence are in the same situation.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The woman, referred to as 'A', is a victim of rape, assault and harassment at the hands of an ex-partner, the lawyers said.
The DWP slashed her housing benefit by 14% for 'under-occupation' of her social housing.
The department decided she and her 11-year-old son only needed two bedrooms - despite the third bedroom in the property being specially adapted by police to contain a panic room as part of a sanctuary scheme.
Research by the legal team representing 'A' found almost 1 in 20 households using the Sanctuary Scheme for people at risk of severe domestic violence have been affected by the bedroom tax, amounting to 281 households across the country.
The vast majority of people in the Sanctuary Scheme are women.
A DWP spokesperson said: “We are carefully considering the court’s decision.”
A’s solicitor, Rebekah Carrier of Hopkin Murray Beskine Solicitors, said: “Our client, whose life is at risk, has suffered great anxiety as a result of the bedroom tax and the uncertainty about this case.
"She is a vulnerable single parent who has been a victim of rape and assault, and she lives in a property which has been specially adapted by the police, at great expense, to protect her and her child.
"She has had to fight the UK Government for seven years to protect her right to be safe in her own home.
"She is delighted that after such a long battle, the European Court of Human Rights has recognised the impact that the bedroom tax is having on her and others like her, and the Grand Chamber has refused the UK Government’s last-ditch attempt to appeal this finding."
She added: "We now call on the UK Government to take swift action and to change the rules to exempt from the bedroom tax the small but extremely vulnerable class of women and children who need the safety of a sanctuary scheme whilst they try to rebuild their lives after surviving domestic violence.
"The Domestic Abuse Bill, currently making its way through Parliament, is the obvious route to correct this injustice and protect A and others in Sanctuary Scheme homes.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Man who licked tub of ice cream then put it back on supermarket shelf jailed

A man who opened a tub of ice cream , licked it then put it back in a supermarket freezer , has been jailed for a month .
D'Adrien Anderson was filmed after he walked into the shop Port Arthur , in Texas , US , to carry out the sickening prank .
The video was shared across social media in August last year and showed the 24-year-old in a branch of Walmart .
CCTV from inside the supermarket showed Anderson later took the ice cream back out of the freezer and bought it .
Anderson and his father later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a receipt as proof that he had bought the tainted ice cream , ABC news reported .
Ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries replaced all of the ice cream in the freezer as a precaution , which cost them $ 1,565 - about £1,200 .
In a statement released at the time of his arrest , Walmart said : `` If food is tampered with , or a customer wants to leave the impression that they left behind adulterated product , we will move quickly with law enforcement to identify , apprehend and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joke - it is not . ''
Anderson pleaded guilty to misdemeanour criminal mischief and was jailed for 30 days .
He was also fined $ 1,000 - about £770 - and ordered to pay £1,200 to the ice cream company .
He was also ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work .

D'Adrien Anderson sentenced to 30 days in jail after video posted last year showed him licking ice cream
D'Adrien Anderson sentenced to 30 days in jail after video posted last year showed him licking ice cream
D'Adrien Anderson was filmed in Port Arthur, in Texas, USA, carrying out the sickening prank.
Man who licked tub of ice cream then put it back on supermarket shelf jailed
A man who opened a tub of ice cream, licked it then put it back in a supermarket freezer, has been jailed for a month.
D'Adrien Anderson was filmed after he walked into the shop in Port Arthur, in Texas, US, to carry out the sickening prank.
The video was shared across social media in August last year and showed the 24-year-old in a branch of Walmart.
CCTV from inside the supermarket showed Anderson later took the ice cream back out of the freezer and bought it.
Anderson and his father later returned to the shop to show officers a receipt as proof that he had bought the tainted ice cream, ABC news reported.
Image: You Tube) You Tube)
Ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries replaced all of the ice cream in the freezer as a precaution, which cost them $1,565 - about £1,200.
In a statement released at the time of his arrest, a spokesman for Walmart said: "If food is tampered with, or a customer wants to leave the impression that they left behind adulterated product, we will move quickly with law enforcement to identify, apprehend and prosecute those who think this is a joke - it is not."
Image: JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE) JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Anderson pleaded guilty to misdemeanour criminal mischief and was jailed for 30 days.
He was also fined $1,000 - about £770 - and ordered to pay $1,565 or £1,200 to the ice cream company.
He was also ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work.


thedailymirror--2020-03-06--Primark is launching £22 bluetooth headphones that look like Apple Airpods

Music lovers rejoice , you need n't spend a fortune to hear your favourite songs blasted from a pair of wireless headphones .
Because Primark is set to launch bluetooth headphones that look extremely similar to Apple Airpods - without the hefty pricetag .
For only £22 , shoppers will be able to enjoy a wireless headphone experience .
They 'll also get to choose from a range of black , pink and white colour options .
They offer a playback time of four hours , while the bluetooth range is up to 10 metres .
Each pair comes with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cable .
Apple 's original Airpods are priced at £159 , so buying the Primark headphones will save you a whopping £137 .
Perfect if you 're shopping for a Mother 's Day present on a budget , or just want to treat yourself to some affordable new music tech .
The bluetooth headphones will be available in Primark stores nationwide from mid-April .
They 're part of the high street retailer 's new wireless technology range , which also features bluetooth speakers in a range of colours .
There 's also a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between £12 and £18 .
Primark currently has around 190 stores in the UK .
Find your nearest Primark using the online store finder .
If you 're keen on buying the Apple Airpods , these are sold for £159 in Apple stores and online at apple.com .
The brand also sells a Pro set for £249 , containing Airpods with active noise cancellation and silicone ear tips .
Looking for more headphones ?
Here 's our roundup of the best headphones under £100 that you can buy now .

The headphones are part of Primark's new wireless technology range
Primark is launching £22 bluetooth headphones that look like Apple Airpods
Music lovers rejoice, you needn't spend a fortune to hear your favourite songs blasted from a pair of wireless headphones.
Because Primark is set to launch bluetooth headphones that look extremely similar to Apple Airpods - without the hefty pricetag.
For only £22, shoppers will be able to enjoy a wireless headphone experience. They'll also get to choose from a range of black, pink and white colour options.
They offer a playback time of four hours, while the bluetooth range is up to 10 metres.
Each pair comes with a chargeable carry case and USB-C charging cable.
Apple's original Airpods are priced at £159, so buying the Primark headphones will save you a whopping £137.
Perfect if you're shopping for a Mother's Day present on a budget, or just want to treat yourself to some affordable new music tech.
The bluetooth headphones will be available in Primark stores nationwide from mid-April.
They're part of the high street retailer's new wireless technology range , which also features bluetooth speakers in a range of colours.
There's also a line of foldable headphones that are priced between £12 and £18.
Primark currently has around 190 stores in the UK. Find your nearest Primark using the online store finder.
If you're keen on buying the Apple Airpods, these are sold for £159 in Apple stores and online at apple.com .
The brand also sells a Pro set for £249, containing Airpods with active noise cancellation and silicone ear tips.
Looking for more headphones? Here's our roundup of the best headphones under £100 that you can buy now.