thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Jeremy Clarkson verbally abused by angry shopper after failing to wear face mask

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he was verbally abused by an angry shopper after he forgot to wear a face mask when he went out to pick up groceries .
The Grand Tour host , 60 , who lives in the Cotswolds , opened up about his encounter with an angry punter when he popped out to pick up some essentials last weekend .
Clarkson admitted he had forgotten to wear a face mask in line with government guidance and got a severe telling off .
In his column for The Times , he wrote : `` Britain is becoming very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend I went to the paper shop and remembered most of the things I now need for such a trip : spectacles , phone , hearing aid , tin of boiled sweets , gazetteer and a list of the papers I like to buy when I arrive .
But I forgot my mask .
`` In the olden days , when there was Enid Blyton and local bobbies gave apple scrumpers a clip round the ear , people would have forgiven a 60-year-old for making such a mistake .
But not any more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man jumped out of his car to scold him for failing to wear a mask .
However , Clarkson admits he was left baffled as the shopper who ranted at him was not wearing a mask either .
He went on : `` A man leapt from his 10-year-old Toyota to do some remonstrating .
`` 'Do you not need a mask because you 're on television ?
’ he bellowed .
And he had n't finished .
`` In fact his lecture , padded out with much profanity , was so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to interrupt and point out that he was n't wearing a mask either .
We see this sort of thing all the time . ''
Clarkson has been enjoying some quiet time at home over the last few months , but was recently tipped for a stint in I 'm A Celebrity .
The show is being filmed in wet Wales rather than Australia this year , and bookies have tipped the former Top Gear star to among the unlucky stars heading to a spooky castle .
Bookies at Coral gave him odds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
Clarkson previously admitted he would stick it out in the jungle for nothing less than a £100,000 fee .
Although he may want bosses to increase the price for a stint in Wales , IAC bosses reportedly shelled out £500,000 last year for Caitlyn Jenner - so it 's likely they could afford to meet his demands .

The Grand Tour star Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he was told off by another shopper after he failed to remember to cover his face when he headed out to buy groceries
Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he was verbally abused by an angry shopper after he forgot to wear a face mask when he went out to pick up groceries.
The Grand Tour host, 60, who lives in the Cotswolds, opened up about his encounter with an angry punter when he popped out to pick up some essentials last weekend.
Clarkson admitted he had forgotten to wear a face mask in line with government guidance and got a severe telling off.
In his column for The Times, he wrote: "Britain is becoming very bitter for some reason.
"Last weekend I went to the paper shop and remembered most of the things I now need for such a trip: spectacles, phone, hearing aid, tin of boiled sweets, gazetteer and a list of the papers I like to buy when I arrive. But I forgot my mask.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
"In the olden days, when there was Enid Blyton and local bobbies gave apple scrumpers a clip round the ear, people would have forgiven a 60-year-old for making such a mistake. But not any more."
The telly star explained how a man jumped out of his car to scold him for failing to wear a mask.
However, Clarkson admits he was left baffled as the shopper who ranted at him was not wearing a mask either.
He went on: "A man leapt from his 10-year-old Toyota to do some remonstrating.
"'Do you not need a mask because you're on television?’ he bellowed. And he hadn't finished.
"In fact his lecture, padded out with much profanity, was so lengthy that I never got the chance to interrupt and point out that he wasn't wearing a mask either. We see this sort of thing all the time."
Clarkson has been enjoying some quiet time at home over the last few months, but was recently tipped for a stint in I'm A Celebrity.
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The show is being filmed in wet Wales rather than Australia this year, and bookies have tipped the former Top Gear star to among the unlucky stars heading to a spooky castle.
Bookies at Coral gave him odds of 2/1 to appear on this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
Clarkson previously admitted he would stick it out in the jungle for nothing less than a £100,000 fee.
Although he may want bosses to increase the price for a stint in Wales, IAC bosses reportedly shelled out £500,000 last year for Caitlyn Jenner - so it's likely they could afford to meet his demands.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Newlyweds shamed for wedding cake that looks like 'burnt mutilated cow flesh'

A bride and groom have been brutally mocked for their 'cattle brand ' style wedding cake .
The bride 's cousin explained that the engaged couple had asked their cake decorator for a cake which would fit in with their `` country bumpkin wedding '' .
And after a lot of consideration they opted for a cattle brand design .
But when the bride saw the cake for the first time she was absolutely devastated .
The wedding guest shared a snap of the unique design to Reddit and users were 'gagging ' at the sight of it .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themed wedding cake that looks like a crusty , infected nipple .
`` This is my cousins cake and the bride was NOT happy when she saw the reveal .
`` Not to give the cake maker any credit , but I think a cattle brand cake would be hard to execute well in any circumstances lol . ''
The light brown two-tiered cake is decorated with flowers and mushrooms and is sat upon a wooden log .
The couple ’ s initials `` C+C '' are also written on the side to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Since being posted it has received 1,200 upvotes and tens of comments from Reddit users who were confused by the design .
A couple of people thought the details on the cake were supposed to resemble tree bark , but the Reddit poster said : `` This was my cousin 's country bumpkin wedding and they absolutely told the cake decorator to make it look like a cattle brand .
`` I almost wish it was tree bark lol not that ’ d it make the execution any better . ''
One person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a case of distant aunt or friend of parent says 'oh my daughter makes the prettiest cakes and she 'll cut you a deal ! '
`` Because , honestly , the alternative is that the bride and groom saw this atrocity coming and were okay with it . ''
Another added : `` Ah yes .
A wedding cake that looks like burnt and mutilated cow flesh .
How romantic . ''
A third said : `` I get the initials , but I ’ m still trying to figure out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is actually supposed to be .
Looks like a lanced boil . ''
And a fourth person admitted : `` I just gagged '' - definitely not the response you 'd hope for when your guests see your wedding cake .

The bride's cousin shared a picture of the happy couple's wedding cake to Reddit. Whilst some said it resembled a "Crusty, infected nipple" others said it looked like "A lanced boil".
Newlyweds shamed for wedding cake that looks like 'burnt and mutilated cow flesh'
A bride and groom have been brutally mocked for their 'cattle brand' style wedding cake.
The bride's cousin explained that the engaged couple had asked their cake decorator for a cake which would fit in with their "country bumpkin wedding".
And after a lot of consideration they opted for a cattle brand design.
But when the bride saw the cake for the first time she was absolutely devastated.
The wedding guest shared a snap of the unique design to Reddit and users were 'gagging' at the sight of it.
They wrote: "This 'cattle brand' themed wedding cake that looks like a crusty, infected nipple.
Image: Reddit) Reddit)
"This is my cousins cake and the bride was NOT happy when she saw the reveal.
"Not to give the cake maker any credit, but I think a cattle brand cake would be hard to execute well in any circumstances lol."
The light brown two-tiered cake is decorated with flowers and mushrooms and is sat upon a wooden log.
The couple’s initials "C+C" are also written on the side to resemble how farmers brand their animals.
Since being posted it has received 1,200 upvotes and tens of comments from Reddit users who were confused by the design.
A couple of people thought the details on the cake were supposed to resemble tree bark, but the Reddit poster said: "This was my cousin's country bumpkin wedding and they absolutely told the cake decorator to make it look like a cattle brand.
"I almost wish it was tree bark lol not that’d it make the execution any better."
One person said: "I feel like this is a case of distant aunt or friend of parent says 'oh my daughter makes the prettiest cakes and she'll cut you a deal!'
"Because, honestly, the alternative is that the bride and groom saw this atrocity coming and were okay with it."
Another added: "Ah yes. A wedding cake that looks like burnt and mutilated cow flesh. How romantic."
A third said: "I get the initials, but I’m still trying to figure out what the heck that deal on top is actually supposed to be. Looks like a lanced boil."
And a fourth person admitted: "I just gagged" - definitely not the response you'd hope for when your guests see your wedding cake.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Murder probe launched as man, 24, dies after reports of 'fight at Wetherspoons'

A man died after suffering head injuries following reports of a fight .
The victim , a 24-year-old man who has not been named , was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were called to The Clifton in Sedgley , West Midlands , shortly before midnight on Saturday .
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
Detective Inspector Laura Harrison said : `` Our thoughts are with the family of this young man who has sadly lost his life .
`` We are in the early stages of our investigations but we understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fight when he was fatally injured . ''
Did you witness the incident ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk A blue forensic has been set up in the high street inside a police cordon .
Wetherspoon spokesman , Eddie Gershon , told Black Country Live that the fight happened outside the pub , which slightly goes against the police 's statement .
He said : “ The pub ’ s CCTV shows a group of males by the taxi rank at the side of the pub attacking another male .
“ The individual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the front of the pub where he was let in for his own safety .
“ The group then started attacking another male .
Once the group dispersed , door staff at the pub went to assist him on the floor putting him in the recovery position .
`` We understand that this person died on his way to the hospital .
“ No members of the group or the two men who were attacked had been in the pub .
“ Police have still closed off the road and all access into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed until forensics have completed their work .
Police have viewed the CCTV from the pub .
“ We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the individual who passed away.
” Anyone with any information can contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 .
To remain anonymous , you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

A 24-year-old man has died following reports of a fight near or in The Clifton Wetherspoons pub in Sedgley, West Midlands. A murder investigation has been launched.
Man, 24, dies after reports of 'fight at Wetherspoons' as murder probe launched
A man died after suffering head injuries following reports of a fight.
The victim, a 24-year-old man who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were called to The Clifton in Sedgley, West Midlands, shortly before midnight on Saturday.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Inspector Laura Harrison said: "Our thoughts are with the family of this young man who has sadly lost his life.
"We are in the early stages of our investigations but we understand he may have tried to intervene in a fight when he was fatally injured."
Did you witness the incident? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
A blue forensic has been set up in the high street inside a police cordon.
Wetherspoon spokesman, Eddie Gershon, told Black Country Live that the fight happened outside the pub, which slightly goes against the police's statement.
He said: “The pub’s CCTV shows a group of males by the taxi rank at the side of the pub attacking another male.
“The individual managed to get away and ran to the front of the pub where he was let in for his own safety.
“The group then started attacking another male. Once the group dispersed, door staff at the pub went to assist him on the floor putting him in the recovery position.
"We understand that this person died on his way to the hospital.
“No members of the group or the two men who were attacked had been in the pub.
“Police have still closed off the road and all access into the pub, and it will remain closed until forensics have completed their work. Police have viewed the CCTV from the pub.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the individual who passed away.”
Anyone with any information can contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101. To remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote crime number 20DY/194445N/20.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Tories accused of quietly watering down law on farm antibiotics after Brexit

Tory ministers have been accused of quietly watering down farming laws after Brexit in a move that could make it easier to get a US trade deal .
Friends of the Earth raised the alarm over a change to how limits on antibiotics in farm animals will work after the transition period ends in December .
The EU sets 'Maximum Residue Limits ' , which control how much of a medicine , pesticide or other product is allowed to be present in an animal 's carcass .
Currently these EU limits are written into UK law .
But a little-noticed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said that in future the UK will set these limits behind closed doors - not in the letter of the law .
While the UK government has pledged it will keep all existing EU MRLs , it 's understood in future the UK will `` set appropriate MRLs '' of its own choosing .
Friends of the Earth warned the change could give `` a blank slate to set new , weaker standards and water down our environmental protections '' .
The current list includes an antibiotic called monensin , used in cows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ microgrammes per kilogram in beef fat here .
The Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ( Defra ) insisted the limit on it will remain .
But Kierra Box of Friends of the Earth said : “ Ministers keep saying that the UK standards we have now will remain , but this shows that promise just doesn ’ t wash. '' In fact , government have already deleted swathes of rules and restrictions , and are slipping through plans to set these ‘ administratively ’ in the future , which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
“ Nobody who is across the detail of these plans has any faith that environmental standards are not at risk of being further weakened during trade negotiations with the US , Australia and wherever else we need to go , cap in hand .
`` The simple fact is you can ’ t weaken protections that are already gone . ''
Tory grandee and former Environment Secretary Lord Deben , formerly John Gummer , told the Mail there `` does seem to an alteration of the current law . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complete prohibition to future decision-making by Ministers , '' he said .
`` This is an extremely important issue for people 's health . ''
Defra said the scientific method for establishing MRLs has not changed but accepted the UK could diverge from the EU in future .
An official said : `` The legislative changes we have made will ensure that the UK can set appropriate MRLs and ensure that products for food-producing species can be made available on the UK market .
`` Existing MRLs determined while we were in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defra spokeswoman said : “ We are absolutely committed to maintaining the stringent controls on the medicines that can be used for all animals , including food-producing ones , following the end of the Transition Period .
“ This means the ban on Monensin as a growth promoter and other controlled substances will remain in place , helping to protect the health of people , animals and the environment .
”

Friends of the Earth raised the alarm after the government dropped 'Maximum Residue Limits' - which control medicines in farm animals - from the letter of the law and said they'll be set behind closed doors instead
Tories accused of quietly watering down law on farm antibiotics after Brexit
Tory ministers have been accused of quietly watering down farming laws after Brexit in a move that could make it easier to get a US trade deal.
Friends of the Earth raised the alarm over a change to how limits on antibiotics in farm animals will work after the transition period ends in December.
The EU sets 'Maximum Residue Limits', which control how much of a medicine, pesticide or other product is allowed to be present in an animal's carcass.
Currently these EU limits are written into UK law.
But a little-noticed Brexit law, passed last year, said that in future the UK will set these limits behind closed doors - not in the letter of the law.
While the UK government has pledged it will keep all existing EU MRLs, it's understood in future the UK will "set appropriate MRLs" of its own choosing.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Friends of the Earth warned the change could give "a blank slate to set new, weaker standards and water down our environmental protections".
The current list includes an antibiotic called monensin, used in cows in the US but limited to 10 microgrammes per kilogram in beef fat here.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) insisted the limit on it will remain.
But Kierra Box of Friends of the Earth said: “Ministers keep saying that the UK standards we have now will remain, but this shows that promise just doesn’t wash.
"In fact, government have already deleted swathes of rules and restrictions, and are slipping through plans to set these ‘administratively’ in the future, which we know really means ‘behind closed doors’.
“Nobody who is across the detail of these plans has any faith that environmental standards are not at risk of being further weakened during trade negotiations with the US, Australia and wherever else we need to go, cap in hand.
"The simple fact is you can’t weaken protections that are already gone."
Tory grandee and former Environment Secretary Lord Deben, formerly John Gummer, told the Mail there "does seem to an alteration of the current law."
"The policy seems to be moving from complete prohibition to future decision-making by Ministers," he said. "This is an extremely important issue for people's health."
Defra said the scientific method for establishing MRLs has not changed but accepted the UK could diverge from the EU in future.
An official said: "The legislative changes we have made will ensure that the UK can set appropriate MRLs and ensure that products for food-producing species can be made available on the UK market.
"Existing MRLs determined while we were in the EU will be retained."
A Defra spokeswoman said: “We are absolutely committed to maintaining the stringent controls on the medicines that can be used for all animals, including food-producing ones, following the end of the Transition Period.
“This means the ban on Monensin as a growth promoter and other controlled substances will remain in place, helping to protect the health of people, animals and the environment.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Search stood down for brothers who disappeared off Lancashire coast

These are the first pictures of two brothers who disappeared off the Lancashire coast .
Police were called at around 6.55pm last night to reports of three teenagers missing close to St Annes Pier in the resort of Lytham St Annes , near Blackpool .
A 15-year-old cousin of the brothers managed to swim to the shore and is being treated in hospital for suspected hypothermia .
Police have now called off the search for the two teenagers , though it may resume later .
All three teens are from Dewsbury , West Yorkshire .
Lancashire Police tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HMCoastguard and the RNLI have not been able to find missing brothers Muhammad Azhar Shabbir , 18 , and Ali Athar Shabbir , 16 , from Dewsbury who got into difficulty in water close to St Annes Pier yesterday evening .
`` The search has been stood down but may reconvene later .
`` Muhammad and Ali 's family have been notified and are being supported .
Our thoughts are with them .
`` Thanks to all involved in the search and those who have sent well wishes . ''
Danny Jamson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Following a comprehensive search effort made by all , sadly the brothers have not been found and a decision has been taken to suspend the search .
`` Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved . ''
Coastguard rescue teams from Lytham and Fleetwood , the coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Caernarfon , RNLI lifeboats from Lytham St Annes and Blackpool , Southport independent lifeboat , Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service all helped the search effort last night .
The search was suspended briefly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first light , however the crews were unable to find Muhammad or Ali .

Police were called at around 6.55pm last night to reports of three teenagers missing close to St Annes Pier in Lytham St Annes, however police have now called off their search for two of the teens
First pictures of brothers who disappeared off Lancashire coast as search stood down
These are the first pictures of two brothers who disappeared off the Lancashire coast.
Police were called at around 6.55pm last night to reports of three teenagers missing close to St Annes Pier in the resort of Lytham St Annes, near Blackpool.
A 15-year-old cousin of the brothers managed to swim to the shore and is being treated in hospital for suspected hypothermia.
However, 16-year-old Ali Athar Shabbir and 18-year-old Muhammad Azhar Shabbir remained missing.
Police have now called off the search for the two teenagers, though it may resume later.
Image: Lancashire Police) Lancashire Police)
All three teens are from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
Lancashire Police tweeted: "Sadly, despite searching, our colleagues @HMCoastguard and the RNLI have not been able to find missing brothers Muhammad Azhar Shabbir, 18, and Ali Athar Shabbir, 16, from Dewsbury who got into difficulty in water close to St Annes Pier yesterday evening.
"The search has been stood down but may reconvene later.
"Muhammad and Ali's family have been notified and are being supported. Our thoughts are with them.
"Thanks to all involved in the search and those who have sent well wishes."
Image: Dave nELSON) Dave nELSON)
Danny Jamson, area commander for HM Coastguard said: "Following a comprehensive search effort made by all, sadly the brothers have not been found and a decision has been taken to suspend the search.
"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved."
Coastguard rescue teams from Lytham and Fleetwood, the coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Caernarfon, RNLI lifeboats from Lytham St Annes and Blackpool, Southport independent lifeboat, Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service all helped the search effort last night.
The search was suspended briefly in the early hours and continued at first light, however the crews were unable to find Muhammad or Ali.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Eddie Hearn outlines long-term plans for Fight Camp beyond Whyte vs Povetkin

Eddie Hearn has outlined his long-term vision for Matchroom Fight Camp - after rejecting the chance to extend the project into September .
Dillian Whyte will take on Alexander Povetkin in a mouth-watering heavyweight clash in the gardens of Matchroom HQ next weekend .
Despite doubts still hanging over the return of fans to arenas , Hearn has confirmed the card will be the last Fight Camp of 2020 after shelving plans for two more shows .
Instead , the Matchroom Boxing supremo will crack open a drink and reflect on an unforgettable summer which has seen his childhood home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotion and world class boxing .
Whilst Hearn does not intend to run any more Fight Camp shows in 2020 , he has confirmed plans to continue the concept beyond the coronavirus pandemic with hopes of a reality TV-style show surrounding the action .
“ We got the opportunity to do it for another month and do two more shows , but I feel it ’ s just been such an amazing experience , it ’ s time to end it next week , ” Hearn said .
“ Fight Camp will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel in that four week period , with what we ’ ve done and the way I believe it will crescendo next week , that would be the perfect time to pull up the grass , have a drink on the patio and say , ‘ we ’ re done until next year ’ .
“ Don ’ t forget this is my childhood home , and it ’ s our headquarters so it ’ s something I ’ m very fond of .
Every Monday I turn up , look outside and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe this ’ .
“ It ’ s been amazing and it ’ s been the best thing we ’ ve ever done .
“ This whole brand will continue next year .
You ’ ve been down in the bubble , just an amazing experience and so many stories .
“ You get to find out these stories , you get to build fights , you get to create characters , create content and that ’ s what we want to do .
That ’ s so important when you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be very different ( in the future ) .
We ’ ve done it all in quarantine so all the challenges we ’ ve had to overcome and we ’ ve still really created the perfect project .
“ When we ’ ve got the chance to bring crowds in , we ’ ve got the opportunity to build in a mansion with tasks , interaction , more diary room stuff and day to day stuff , that ’ s another big opportunity.
” Hearn has never been afraid to tread new ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boxing purists when he promoted the pay-per-view rematch between YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul in Los Angeles last year .
But Fight Camp , he believes , and the online content around the project can be another huge tool to take boxing to a new audience .
He explained : “ People talk about YouTube boxing and reality TV , and unfortunately the new audience is stimulated by that content .
“ We ’ ve got to try and incorporate that in our sport , and that ’ s why I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to bring that new audience in .
“ It ’ s just an extension of that really , just with world class boxing .
“ Every sport becomes successful by building the personalities and characters around it .
You only do that by showcasing them , not just inside the ring but outside the ring .
“ How many stories you hear , they ’ re unbelievable .
Every fighter has got a great story , but you ’ ve got to tell it .
“ That ’ s why Fight Camp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Fight Camp peaked in week 3 in a stacked card which more than made up for what it lacked in star names with the backstories and endless action it provided .
Having previously insisted the card had the potential to be the best of the bunch , Hearn said after the action : “ It proved to be in terms of just drama , heartbreak and elation all throughout the night .
“ Mixed emotions - sadness , joy , knockouts , great performances , major statements , upsets .
It had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the downs , people like Eric Donovan , coming over at 35 , rolling the dice to try and change his life .
“ Shannon Courtenay gets beat and thinks her life , her career is over and just wants to speak to her mum then Rachel Ball , a social worker , completely changed her life tonight .
“ Zelfa Barrett is 5-1 down , done , comes back with a huge left hook - it ’ s all just non-stop.
” Whyte vs Povetkin will no doubt be a celebration tinged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hearn family as their unforgettable summer comes to a close .
The coronavirus pandemic has forced fighters to take to the ring behind closed doors in a bid to remain active .
Even when life returns to some sort of normality , Hearn is confident they can still attract top class talent “ Everybody wants to fight here - look at next week , ” he said .
“ Everyone has watched this and I think everyone wants to be part of it .
I think everyone who has fought in a studio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Fight Camp .
”

MATCHROOM BOXING'S IMPRESSIVE 'FIGHT CAMP' AS SEEN FROM THE SKY
MATCHROOM BOXING'S IMPRESSIVE 'FIGHT CAMP' AS SEEN FROM THE SKY
EXCLUSIVE Eddie Hearn has turned down the chance to extend Matchroom Fight Camp beyond Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin next weekend - but he plans to bring the concept back next year
Eddie Hearn has outlined his long-term vision for Matchroom Fight Camp - after rejecting the chance to extend the project into September.
Dillian Whyte will take on Alexander Povetkin in a mouth-watering heavyweight clash in the gardens of Matchroom HQ next weekend.
Despite doubts still hanging over the return of fans to arenas, Hearn has confirmed the card will be the last Fight Camp of 2020 after shelving plans for two more shows.
Instead, the Matchroom Boxing supremo will crack open a drink and reflect on an unforgettable summer which has seen his childhood home turned into the scene of drama, emotion and world class boxing.
Whilst Hearn does not intend to run any more Fight Camp shows in 2020, he has confirmed plans to continue the concept beyond the coronavirus pandemic with hopes of a reality TV-style show surrounding the action.
Image: DAVE THOMPSON) DAVE THOMPSON)
“We got the opportunity to do it for another month and do two more shows, but I feel it’s just been such an amazing experience, it’s time to end it next week,” Hearn said.
“Fight Camp will be continuing, 100%, but I feel in that four week period, with what we’ve done and the way I believe it will crescendo next week, that would be the perfect time to pull up the grass, have a drink on the patio and say, ‘we’re done until next year’.
“Don’t forget this is my childhood home, and it’s our headquarters so it’s something I’m very fond of. Every Monday I turn up, look outside and just say ‘I can’t believe this’.
“It’s been amazing and it’s been the best thing we’ve ever done.
“This whole brand will continue next year. You’ve been down in the bubble, just an amazing experience and so many stories.
Image: Mark Robinson) Mark Robinson)
“You get to find out these stories, you get to build fights, you get to create characters, create content and that’s what we want to do. That’s so important when you’re building a sport.
“It will be very different (in the future). We’ve done it all in quarantine so all the challenges we’ve had to overcome and we’ve still really created the perfect project.
“When we’ve got the chance to bring crowds in, we’ve got the opportunity to build in a mansion with tasks, interaction, more diary room stuff and day to day stuff, that’s another big opportunity.”
Hearn has never been afraid to tread new ground.
Image: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing)
He received plenty of criticism from boxing purists when he promoted the pay-per-view rematch between YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul in Los Angeles last year.
But Fight Camp, he believes, and the online content around the project can be another huge tool to take boxing to a new audience.
He explained: “People talk about YouTube boxing and reality TV, and unfortunately the new audience is stimulated by that content.
“We’ve got to try and incorporate that in our sport, and that’s why I did the YouTube boxing, in a way, to bring that new audience in.
“It’s just an extension of that really, just with world class boxing.
“Every sport becomes successful by building the personalities and characters around it. You only do that by showcasing them, not just inside the ring but outside the ring.
“How many stories you hear, they’re unbelievable. Every fighter has got a great story, but you’ve got to tell it.
“That’s why Fight Camp has been so epic.”
The drama of Fight Camp peaked in week 3 in a stacked card which more than made up for what it lacked in star names with the backstories and endless action it provided.
Image: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing)
Having previously insisted the card had the potential to be the best of the bunch, Hearn said after the action: “It proved to be in terms of just drama, heartbreak and elation all throughout the night.
“Mixed emotions - sadness, joy, knockouts, great performances, major statements, upsets. It had it all.
“The ups and the downs, people like Eric Donovan, coming over at 35, rolling the dice to try and change his life.
“Shannon Courtenay gets beat and thinks her life, her career is over and just wants to speak to her mum then Rachel Ball, a social worker, completely changed her life tonight.
“Zelfa Barrett is 5-1 down, done, comes back with a huge left hook - it’s all just non-stop.”
Image: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing) Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing)
Whyte vs Povetkin will no doubt be a celebration tinged with a hint of sadness for the Hearn family as their unforgettable summer comes to a close.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced fighters to take to the ring behind closed doors in a bid to remain active.
Even when life returns to some sort of normality, Hearn is confident they can still attract top class talent
“Everybody wants to fight here - look at next week,” he said.
“Everyone has watched this and I think everyone wants to be part of it. I think everyone who has fought in a studio or somewhere else wishes they were fighting at Fight Camp.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Mum's touching tribute to 'happy and smiley' son, 9, who died in her arms

A mum has paid tribute to her 'smiling ' son who died in her arms .
Carter Reece Lamb lost his life to a rare disease on July 14 .
His mum Victoria said she would remember the nine-year-old as someone who was happy no matter what , Nottingham Post reported .
`` I got my strength from Carter because he fought through and never lost his personality , '' the 31-year-old said .
`` Even when he was so ill and became so skinny , he wanted to play and do what he enjoyed .
`` In his final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me going . ''
Carter was born with a rare form of Mitochondrial disease ( known as mito ) the specifics of which still remain unknown .
Mito is a term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in the tiny organelles that are present in nearly every cell in our bodies .
When those cells do n't work properly , the effects can be serious and wide ranging .
Carter was left unable to absorb nutrients from his food .
As a result he had to visit hospital on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shortly after he was first diagnosed doctors told Victoria that Carter would not make it past three .
He defied the odds though and did so with a smile .
`` As long as his pain was under control , he was just always happy , '' Victoria said .
`` Everyone knows his smile , he was very cheeky and loved being around other children . ''
As the years went on Carter , who attended Oak Field School in Bilborough , had to deal with more and more health problems .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest where his heart stopped for six minutes .
But after spending a week in intensive care with a breathing tube , Victoria remembers the moment it was removed , he smiled and took a breath on his own .
While there was a spell of success for Carter after he had a special 'mini button ' feeding tube attached , which helped to prevent him becoming sick as often , the symptoms soon started to return .
Victoria said : `` The doctors tried everything to help him - he was given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got sepsis within a week so it was too risky to try again .
`` He was losing weight constantly as the disease meant his body did n't have the energy to absorb food .
`` It got to the point where we were basically living in hospital and they just said there was nothing more they could really do .
`` It was decided that it was best to stay at home and for his last eight weeks he just had milk but his body had given up .
`` He basically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he weighed just 10kg . ''
After nearly losing Carter when he stopped breathing at home , Victoria was told that it was his body 's way of telling her it would n't be long .
She decided to take Carter to the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in Loughborough .
`` I wanted him to pass peacefully and we arrived on the Friday , and then they brought in another bed so I could lie with him , '' she added .
`` I just held him in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which he loved and it was so calm .
`` It brought me some comfort after he fought for as long as he could .
`` I think I was in denial and thought he would just keep fighting , so it has taken time to sink in . ''
Victoria was accompanied by her mother , Elizabeth Flanagan , who she said was the closest person to herself and Carter .
Elizabeth , 59 , said : `` He brought so much joy into my life and I 'm so proud of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he was laid to rest with his toys including a teddy from his favourite character in The Lion King , Simba which he watched often .
`` He had a really big personality and would always show you what he wanted , '' Victoria added .
`` He wanted to know what was happening and who people were .
`` He left a mark on whoever he met .
`` I loved being his mummy and doing all his care needs and I would do it all over again if I could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death , friends of Victoria have set up a fund to provide some support to her , while she figures out her next steps .
The mobility car she has used and funding provided to her for Carter will now be stopped , and so Victoria says she will be looking for a job but the money will help towards a car .
`` It 's taken a huge weight off my shoulders as I wo n't have the car after September and I would n't be able to buy one , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be a big change to my life going forward and it 's all a bit of a blur at the moment but I 'm just trying to keep busy . ''
To visit the fundraiser for Victoria , click here .

Carter Reece Lamb died at the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in Loughborough after a life time of health issues caused by a rare form of Mitochondrial disease
Mum's touching tribute to 'happy and smiley' son, 9, who died in her arms
A mum has paid tribute to her 'smiling' son who died in her arms.
Carter Reece Lamb lost his life to a rare disease on July 14.
His mum Victoria said she would remember the nine-year-old as someone who was happy no matter what, Nottingham Post reported.
"I got my strength from Carter because he fought through and never lost his personality," the 31-year-old said.
"Even when he was so ill and became so skinny, he wanted to play and do what he enjoyed.
"In his final days he was smiling - he kept me going."
Carter was born with a rare form of Mitochondrial disease (known as mito) the specifics of which still remain unknown.
Image: Victoria Lamb) Victoria Lamb)
Mito is a term given to a group of medical disorders caused by mutations in the tiny organelles that are present in nearly every cell in our bodies.
When those cells don't work properly, the effects can be serious and wide ranging.
Carter was left unable to absorb nutrients from his food.
As a result he had to visit hospital on a monthly and sometimes weekly basis.
Shortly after he was first diagnosed doctors told Victoria that Carter would not make it past three.
He defied the odds though and did so with a smile.
"As long as his pain was under control, he was just always happy," Victoria said.
"Everyone knows his smile, he was very cheeky and loved being around other children."
As the years went on Carter, who attended Oak Field School in Bilborough, had to deal with more and more health problems.
On one occasion he suffered a cardiac arrest where his heart stopped for six minutes.
Image: Victoria Lamb) Victoria Lamb)
But after spending a week in intensive care with a breathing tube, Victoria remembers the moment it was removed, he smiled and took a breath on his own.
While there was a spell of success for Carter after he had a special 'mini button' feeding tube attached, which helped to prevent him becoming sick as often, the symptoms soon started to return.
Victoria said: "The doctors tried everything to help him - he was given a PICC line for feeding but he got sepsis within a week so it was too risky to try again.
"He was losing weight constantly as the disease meant his body didn't have the energy to absorb food.
"It got to the point where we were basically living in hospital and they just said there was nothing more they could really do.
"It was decided that it was best to stay at home and for his last eight weeks he just had milk but his body had given up.
"He basically starved and two days before he died, he weighed just 10kg."
After nearly losing Carter when he stopped breathing at home, Victoria was told that it was his body's way of telling her it wouldn't be long.
She decided to take Carter to the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in Loughborough.
"I wanted him to pass peacefully and we arrived on the Friday, and then they brought in another bed so I could lie with him," she added.
"I just held him in my arms, we had sensory lights on which he loved and it was so calm.
Image: Victoria Lamb) Victoria Lamb)
"It brought me some comfort after he fought for as long as he could.
"I think I was in denial and thought he would just keep fighting, so it has taken time to sink in."
Victoria was accompanied by her mother, Elizabeth Flanagan, who she said was the closest person to herself and Carter.
Elizabeth, 59, said: "He brought so much joy into my life and I'm so proud of him."
At Carter's funeral, he was laid to rest with his toys including a teddy from his favourite character in The Lion King, Simba which he watched often.
"He had a really big personality and would always show you what he wanted," Victoria added.
"He wanted to know what was happening and who people were.
"He left a mark on whoever he met.
"I loved being his mummy and doing all his care needs and I would do it all over again if I could."
In the wake of his death, friends of Victoria have set up a fund to provide some support to her, while she figures out her next steps.
The mobility car she has used and funding provided to her for Carter will now be stopped, and so Victoria says she will be looking for a job but the money will help towards a car.
"It's taken a huge weight off my shoulders as I won't have the car after September and I wouldn't be able to buy one," she said.
"It's also going to be a big change to my life going forward and it's all a bit of a blur at the moment but I'm just trying to keep busy."
To visit the fundraiser for Victoria, click here.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Meghan Markle and Harry thanked fan who used Twitter account that abused royals

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry rang a fan to thank them for their fundraising efforts - before it emerged they used a Twitter account that had hurled abuse at other royals .
Dani Trin , who bragged about speaking to the Duchess of Sussex , has admitted to having used the 'Henryscousin ' Twitter account , which branded Kate Middleton an 'ugly , horse face b***h ' .
However , she denied responsibility for the abusive messages , claiming other people with access to the profile had posted them .
It also tweeted : `` Let me cyberbully in peace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of years too .
Whatever . ''
Meghan spoke to Ms Trin on Zoom in June to thank her for her 'amazing effort ' in helping to raise £45,000 for charity in honour of Harry and Meghan 's son 's first birthday .
There 's no suggestion the Duke or Duchess knew about the offensive messages being posted .
But it comes as Harry and Meghan called for businesses to stop funding social media sites that stoke a `` crisis of hate '' .
Ms Trin , who reportedly just graduated from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ InspiredByMeghan fundraising initiative , which sponsors scholarships for girls in rural Africa through Camfed .
Speaking to the Sun , she denied posting the abusive messages , adding that seven other so-called 'Sussex Squad ' members also used the profile .
The 'Henryscousin ' account has since been deleted .
“ I feel like it ’ s not my place to condemn or approve another person ’ s tweets , '' she told the paper .
“ It ’ s their opinion .
Henryscousin was like a forum and I had no control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group disbanded and the account was deactivated due to irreconcilable differences.
” The Duke of Sussex recently accused social media giants of stoking a `` crisis of hate '' and called on advertisers to use their spending power to transform the industry .
Writing for US-based business magazine Fast Company earlier this week , Harry outlined his and his wife Meghan 's efforts to help the Stop Hate for Profit campaign .
He revealed they had personally been calling on heads of major corporations , asking them to suspend their advertising revenue from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hate speech .
Harry said their message to them was to reconsider supporting platforms that have `` contributed to , stoked and created the conditions for a crisis of hate , a crisis of health and a crisis of truth '' .

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex called a fan of theirs to thank them for 'amazing' fundraising efforts before it emerged they used an account which abused other members of the Royal Family online
Meghan Markle and Harry thanked fan who used Twitter account that abused royals
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry rang a fan to thank them for their fundraising efforts - before it emerged they used a Twitter account that had hurled abuse at other royals.
Dani Trin, who bragged about speaking to the Duchess of Sussex, has admitted to having used the 'Henryscousin' Twitter account, which branded Kate Middleton an 'ugly, horse face b***h'.
However, she denied responsibility for the abusive messages, claiming other people with access to the profile had posted them.
The account ranted about 'ugly a** british aristocratic vapid do-nothing b****es'.
It also tweeted: "Let me cyberbully in peace I'm reflecting and apologizing in a couple of years too. Whatever."
Meghan spoke to Ms Trin on Zoom in June to thank her for her 'amazing effort' in helping to raise £45,000 for charity in honour of Harry and Meghan's son's first birthday.
There's no suggestion the Duke or Duchess knew about the offensive messages being posted.
But it comes as Harry and Meghan called for businesses to stop funding social media sites that stoke a "crisis of hate".
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Ms Trin, who reportedly just graduated from university in Portugal, co-founded the #InspiredByMeghan fundraising initiative, which sponsors scholarships for girls in rural Africa through Camfed.
Speaking to the Sun, she denied posting the abusive messages, adding that seven other so-called 'Sussex Squad' members also used the profile. The 'Henryscousin' account has since been deleted.
“I feel like it’s not my place to condemn or approve another person’s tweets," she told the paper.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
“It’s their opinion. Henryscousin was like a forum and I had no control what other people posted.
“The group disbanded and the account was deactivated due to irreconcilable differences.”
The Duke of Sussex recently accused social media giants of stoking a "crisis of hate" and called on advertisers to use their spending power to transform the industry.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Writing for US-based business magazine Fast Company earlier this week, Harry outlined his and his wife Meghan's efforts to help the Stop Hate for Profit campaign.
He revealed they had personally been calling on heads of major corporations, asking them to suspend their advertising revenue from social media sites that fail to tackle hate speech.
Harry said their message to them was to reconsider supporting platforms that have "contributed to, stoked and created the conditions for a crisis of hate, a crisis of health and a crisis of truth".


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Drone footage shows hundreds raving despite city's big rise in coronavirus cases

More than 500 people were dispersed as police descended on two illegal parties in Birmingham during the coronavirus lockdown .
Police swooped on the city centre to disperse 300 people from an illegal rave , before disrupting a 'block party ' where 200 revellers were dangerously crammed into a small space .
A busy night for West Midlands Police came after the force had warned of the dangers of illegal gatherings , with the UK still in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic after five more deaths were recorded on Saturday .
Cops descended on a huge illegal gathering in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a drone into the sky above the rave to capture evidence for a prosecution .
Partygoers left the scene strewn with debris , showing what was described as `` a complete and utter disregard for other people '' .
Sharing footage of the event on Twitter , Superintendent Jack Hadley said : `` Can you believe it ... .officers are clearing a group of over 300 people at an illegal rave in the city centre .
This will not be tolerated ! ''
He added on Twitter : `` A direction to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Public Order Act 1994 .
`` Our @ WMPolice drone is gathering evidence to allow us to prosecute the organiser of this illegal music event .
This type of behaviour is dangerous and will not be tolerated !
# OpReliant '' Partygoers left a huge clear-up operation , with litter strewn all over a car park .
Supt Hadley tweeted : `` A huge amount of rubbish has been left at this illegal music event in Hampton Street .
Complete and utter disregard for other people who may need to use this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an hour after that , police were in action again as they swooped on a block party in the city .
`` Officers are disrupting yet another 'block party ' in Birmingham , 200 people crammed into communal area with sound systems .
# OpReliant '' Supt Hadley tweeted .
He added : `` This weekend Op .
Reliant officers have attended over 80 incidents of large gatherings & unlicensed music events where people are flaunting covid regulations & causing significant disruption to the communities around them . ''
The illegal gatherings took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned of the risk of spreading the virus through illegal gatherings , after they broke up a shocking 125 parties and raves across Birmingham last weekend .
The region 's police commissioner also warned that cops often had to deal with serious crimes such as stabbings and even shootings when such gatherings took place .
On Saturday , bodycam footage emerged showing police dispersing around 70 partygoers from a rave in the early hours of last Saturday .
Officers found around 70 partygoers at the rave in Elliot Street in Nechells , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had travelled from Gloucestershire - more than 60 miles away .
Chief Superintendent Claire Bell warned people of the dangers of flouting the law .
She said : `` While we accept the last few months have been extremely difficult and people want to get out and have some fun , gatherings such as parties and unlicensed music events only increase the risk of spreading the virus .
`` Please think - is it worth the risk ?
You could be putting the lives of your family and friends at risk .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to inform us if they hear of plans for raves and large gatherings in parks which can also lead to anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance . ''
The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner , Waheed Saleem said : “ These gatherings aren ’ t just irresponsible , but illegal .
“ It ’ s important that those considering going to these events know that by attending them , you not only pose a risk to yourself , but also those you care about .
“ Coronavirus is very much still out there and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
“ There has also been serious criminal behaviour reported ; stabbings , drug use and in some cases , shots fired .
`` They are dangerous and the proactive work of our police in clamping down on them is vital to keeping the public safe . ''

Police flocked to Birmingham city centre to break up a huge illegal gathering before swooping on a block party in the city, amid warnings of the risk of spreading deadly coronavirus
More than 500 people found at two illegal lockdown raves as police storm events
More than 500 people were dispersed as police descended on two illegal parties in Birmingham during the coronavirus lockdown.
Police swooped on the city centre to disperse 300 people from an illegal rave, before disrupting a 'block party' where 200 revellers were dangerously crammed into a small space.
A busy night for West Midlands Police came after the force had warned of the dangers of illegal gatherings, with the UK still in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic after five more deaths were recorded on Saturday.
Cops descended on a huge illegal gathering in Hampton Street at around midnight, sending a drone into the sky above the rave to capture evidence for a prosecution.
Partygoers left the scene strewn with debris, showing what was described as "a complete and utter disregard for other people".
Image: JackHadleyWMP/Twitter) JackHadleyWMP/Twitter)
Sharing footage of the event on Twitter, Superintendent Jack Hadley said: "Can you believe it....officers are clearing a group of over 300 people at an illegal rave in the city centre. This will not be tolerated!"
He added on Twitter: "A direction to leave the land has been given under Criminal Justice Public Order Act 1994.
"Our @WMPolice drone is gathering evidence to allow us to prosecute the organiser of this illegal music event. This type of behaviour is dangerous and will not be tolerated! #OpReliant"
Partygoers left a huge clear-up operation, with litter strewn all over a car park.
Supt Hadley tweeted: "A huge amount of rubbish has been left at this illegal music event in Hampton Street. Complete and utter disregard for other people who may need to use this car park tomorrow!"
Just over an hour after that, police were in action again as they swooped on a block party in the city.
"Officers are disrupting yet another 'block party' in Birmingham, 200 people crammed into communal area with sound systems. #OpReliant" Supt Hadley tweeted.
He added: "This weekend Op. Reliant officers have attended over 80 incidents of large gatherings & unlicensed music events where people are flaunting covid regulations & causing significant disruption to the communities around them."
Image: JackHadleyWMP/Twitter) JackHadleyWMP/Twitter)
The illegal gatherings took place the day after West Midlands Police warned of the risk of spreading the virus through illegal gatherings, after they broke up a shocking 125 parties and raves across Birmingham last weekend.
The region's police commissioner also warned that cops often had to deal with serious crimes such as stabbings and even shootings when such gatherings took place.
On Saturday, bodycam footage emerged showing police dispersing around 70 partygoers from a rave in the early hours of last Saturday.
Officers found around 70 partygoers at the rave in Elliot Street in Nechells, with music being played by a DJ who had travelled from Gloucestershire - more than 60 miles away.
Image: JackHadleyWMP/Twitter) JackHadleyWMP/Twitter)
Chief Superintendent Claire Bell warned people of the dangers of flouting the law.
She said: "While we accept the last few months have been extremely difficult and people want to get out and have some fun, gatherings such as parties and unlicensed music events only increase the risk of spreading the virus.
"Please think - is it worth the risk? You could be putting the lives of your family and friends at risk.
“We’re continuing to urge people to inform us if they hear of plans for raves and large gatherings in parks which can also lead to anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance."
The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Waheed Saleem said: “These gatherings aren’t just irresponsible, but illegal.
“It’s important that those considering going to these events know that by attending them, you not only pose a risk to yourself, but also those you care about.
“Coronavirus is very much still out there and events like this can easily spread the virus.
“There has also been serious criminal behaviour reported; stabbings, drug use and in some cases, shots fired.
"They are dangerous and the proactive work of our police in clamping down on them is vital to keeping the public safe."


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Halle Berry looks breathtaking as she celebrates 54th birthday on the beach

Halle Berry looked incredible as she celebrated 54th birthday in a bikini on the beach .
The Hollywood actress turned 54 on Friday but she she continued the fun for another two days .
She posted a video of her trip to the beach on Insatgram , and wrote : `` Leo Season in full effect # BirthdayWeekendVibin . ''
It came after Halle marked her big day by posting a cheeky picture of herself on a skateboard wearing a T-shirt and bikini bottoms .
She captioned it : `` 54 ... .life just gets better and better ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ keen to avoid cosmetic surgery and wants to age gracefully .
In a chat with Yahoo Beauty , Halle declared she has no plans to go under the knife .
She said : `` When you see everybody around you doing it [ having surgery ] , you have those moments when you think , 'To stay alive in this business , do I need to do the same thing ? '
`` I wo n't lie and tell you that those things do n't cross my mind , because somebody is always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's almost like crack that people are trying to push on you .
That 's what I feel like .
`` I just have kept reminding myself that beauty really is as beauty does , and it is not so much about my physical self .
`` Aging is natural , and that 's going to happen to all of us ... '' I just want to always look like myself , even if that 's an older version of myself .
`` I think when you do too much of that cosmetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a way . ''
Halle is mum to two kids daughter Nahla , 12 , from her relationship with Gabriel Aubry , and son Maceo-Robert , six , from her marriage to Olivier Martinez .

Halle Berry looks breathtaking in bikini as she celebrates 54th birthday on the beach
Halle Berry looks breathtaking in bikini as she celebrates 54th birthday on the beach
Hollywood actress Halle Berry turned heads in a black, cut-out bikini as she continued her 54th birthday celebrations this weekend
Halle Berry looks breathtaking in bikini as she celebrates 54th birthday on the beach
Halle Berry looked incredible as she celebrated 54th birthday in a bikini on the beach.
The Hollywood actress turned 54 on Friday but she she continued the fun for another two days.
She posted a video of her trip to the beach on Insatgram, and wrote: "Leo Season in full effect #BirthdayWeekendVibin."
It came after Halle marked her big day by posting a cheeky picture of herself on a skateboard wearing a T-shirt and bikini bottoms.
She captioned it: "54....life just gets better and better!"
The mum-of-two has previously admitted she's keen to avoid cosmetic surgery and wants to age gracefully.
Image: halleberry/Instagram) halleberry/Instagram)
In a chat with Yahoo Beauty, Halle declared she has no plans to go under the knife.
She said: "When you see everybody around you doing it [having surgery], you have those moments when you think, 'To stay alive in this business, do I need to do the same thing?'
"I won't lie and tell you that those things don't cross my mind, because somebody is always suggesting it to me.
Image: halleberry/Instagram) halleberry/Instagram)
Image: halleberry/Instagram) halleberry/Instagram)
"It's almost like crack that people are trying to push on you. That's what I feel like.
"I just have kept reminding myself that beauty really is as beauty does, and it is not so much about my physical self.
"Aging is natural, and that's going to happen to all of us...
Image: halleberry/Instagram) halleberry/Instagram) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I just want to always look like myself, even if that's an older version of myself.
"I think when you do too much of that cosmetic stuff, you become somebody else in a way."
Halle is mum to two kids daughter Nahla, 12, from her relationship with Gabriel Aubry, and son Maceo-Robert, six, from her marriage to Olivier Martinez.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Thiago 'says goodbyes' to Bayern after 'agreeing four-year Liverpool deal'

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has reportedly said his goodbyes to his teammates after agreeing a four-year deal with Liverpool .
The Reds are keen on striking an agreement with Bayern for the 29-year-old as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his options in the middle of the park .
And , according to RMC Sport , personal terms have been struck between Liverpool and Thiago on a four-year contract .
He has also told his teammates he is moving to Anfield and even found a house ready for the switch to the Premier League champions .
The 37-cap Spain international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2013 after coming through the ranks at Barcelona , playing 101 senior games for the Blaugrana .
In seven seasons in Bavaria , he has scored 31 goals in 233 games in all competitions , helping Bayern to the Bundesliga title in each of those campaigns .
He has also won four German cups and started as Bayern hammered former club Barca 8-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League , where they will take on Lyon .
Bayern boss Hansi Flick has admitted he can see why Thiago wants to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his career .
Will Thiago be a good signing for Liverpool ?
Have your say below .
“ As a person and as an athlete , I can understand him , ” Flick told Sport Bild .
`` Thiago played for Barcelona , and seven years for Bayern .
“ Now he wants a new challenge , which in my opinion must be the Premier League .
”

LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT ANFIELD THIS SUMMER?
LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO'S COMING AND GOING AT ANFIELD THIS SUMMER?
Liverpool are keen on striking a deal with Bayern Munich for midfielder Thiago Alcantara - and reports in France have suggested personal terms have been agreed
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has reportedly said his goodbyes to his teammates after agreeing a four-year deal with Liverpool.
The Reds are keen on striking an agreement with Bayern for the 29-year-old as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his options in the middle of the park.
And, according to RMC Sport, personal terms have been struck between Liverpool and Thiago on a four-year contract.
He has also told his teammates he is moving to Anfield and even found a house ready for the switch to the Premier League champions.
The 37-cap Spain international signed for Bayern in the summer of 2013 after coming through the ranks at Barcelona, playing 101 senior games for the Blaugrana.
Image: Getty Images for FC Bayern) Getty Images for FC Bayern)
In seven seasons in Bavaria, he has scored 31 goals in 233 games in all competitions, helping Bayern to the Bundesliga title in each of those campaigns.
He has also won four German cups and started as Bayern hammered former club Barca 8-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, where they will take on Lyon.
Bayern boss Hansi Flick has admitted he can see why Thiago wants to make the move to Merseyside at this stage in his career.
Will Thiago be a good signing for Liverpool? Have your say below.
“As a person and as an athlete, I can understand him,” Flick told Sport Bild. "Thiago played for Barcelona, and seven years for Bayern.
“Now he wants a new challenge, which in my opinion must be the Premier League.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Gemma Collins swaps glam frocks for a wetsuit as she paddles a canoe in the rain

Gemma Collins has swapped her glamorous outfits for a wetsuit to brave the rain for a canoe trip with her family .
The former Towie star , 39 , headed to Lymington in Hampshire for a day out with her brother Russell , 42 , and her nephew Hayden , 12 .
The trio were pictured hiring canoes and heading out onto the water for a fun day of adventures .
Gemma , who filmed the outing for her latest reality TV project , was seen looking nervous as she got into the canoe and edged away from the shore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which showed off her incredible three stone weight loss .
A huge crowd gathered to watch as the star made her first tentative paddles before gaining her confidence .
After getting out of the water , Gemma wore a huge smile on her face and wrapped herself and her nephew in foil blankets to keep warm .
The picturesque coastal town of Lymington is set in the New Forest National Park , and she previously posted a video online appearing to show the trio shacked up in a caravan .
During the trip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some horses and enjoying a drink in a pub .
The holiday is a touch less glamorous than Gemma 's previous trip to Greece .
Last month , she jetted off to Mykonos for a break in the sunshine and was pictured soaking the rays in her own private pool .
Gemma was seen modelling a series of sexy swimming costumes as she embraced her incredible new figure and new-found body confidence .
She 's believed to have lost around three stone during lockdown and looks better than ever .
It 's been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ split from her on/off boyfriend James Argent following a fiery row .
She went public with nasty messages he 'd sent her calling her a `` hippo '' but later apologised to Arg for publishing the private exchange .
The GC also recently opened up about suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage during lockdown .

Reality TV star Gemma Collins embraced the great outdoors on a trip to Hampshire where she was filming for the latest series of her reality show
Gemma Collins swaps glam frocks for a wetsuit as she paddles a canoe in the rain
Gemma Collins has swapped her glamorous outfits for a wetsuit to brave the rain for a canoe trip with her family.
The former Towie star, 39, headed to Lymington in Hampshire for a day out with her brother Russell, 42, and her nephew Hayden, 12.
The trio were pictured hiring canoes and heading out onto the water for a fun day of adventures.
Gemma, who filmed the outing for her latest reality TV project, was seen looking nervous as she got into the canoe and edged away from the shore.
She kept warm in a wetsuit which showed off her incredible three stone weight loss.
A huge crowd gathered to watch as the star made her first tentative paddles before gaining her confidence.
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After getting out of the water, Gemma wore a huge smile on her face and wrapped herself and her nephew in foil blankets to keep warm.
The picturesque coastal town of Lymington is set in the New Forest National Park, and she previously posted a video online appearing to show the trio shacked up in a caravan.
During the trip, Gemma also filmed the family visiting some horses and enjoying a drink in a pub.
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The holiday is a touch less glamorous than Gemma's previous trip to Greece.
Last month, she jetted off to Mykonos for a break in the sunshine and was pictured soaking the rays in her own private pool.
Gemma was seen modelling a series of sexy swimming costumes as she embraced her incredible new figure and new-found body confidence.
She's believed to have lost around three stone during lockdown and looks better than ever.
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It's been a tough year for Gemma as she split from her on/off boyfriend James Argent following a fiery row.
She went public with nasty messages he'd sent her calling her a "hippo" but later apologised to Arg for publishing the private exchange.
The GC also recently opened up about suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage during lockdown.


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Priti Patel risks diplomatic row after claiming migrants see France as racist

Home Secretary Priti Patel has said migrants are crossing the Channel to Britain because they believe France is a `` racist country '' where they may be `` tortured '' .
According to reports , Ms Patel made her comments in a conference call with Conservative MPs concerned about the recent upsurge in numbers attempting the dangerous voyage in small boats .
Government sources said she had made clear that she did not share those views and was simply explaining the `` pull factors '' which led so many migrants to risk their lives in this way .
One MP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday : `` Priti was asked why the migrants are so desperate to leave France and come here .
She told us some believe racism to be an issue .
`` They claim they feel discriminated against when , for example , looking for work in France .
Others claimed they feared being tortured if they stayed in France or Germany .
`` Priti stressed that she did n't believe any of this to be true .
She was merely trying to explain the pull factors . ''
However , another MP on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she had left an impression that she did believe the French were racist .
`` She was calling them racist and she is right .
They are more racist than us , '' the MP told The Sunday Times .
A Home Office spokesman said the UK was working with the French authorities to stem the small boat crossings .
However , the spokesman said the Government had limited scope for action until the Brexit transition period comes to an end at the end of the year .
`` The Home Secretary is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small boats crossing the Channel - this is compounded by the fact we are currently restricted in our response by EU regulations , '' the spokesman said .
`` That is why the Home Secretary is committed , along with other government departments and No 10 , to have legislation ready following the end of the transition period . ''

The Home Secretary said desperate families crossing the Channel believe France is a "racist country" where they may be "tortured", according to reports
Home Secretary Priti Patel has said migrants are crossing the Channel to Britain because they believe France is a "racist country" where they may be "tortured".
According to reports, Ms Patel made her comments in a conference call with Conservative MPs concerned about the recent upsurge in numbers attempting the dangerous voyage in small boats.
Government sources said she had made clear that she did not share those views and was simply explaining the "pull factors" which led so many migrants to risk their lives in this way.
One MP on the call told The Sun on Sunday: "Priti was asked why the migrants are so desperate to leave France and come here. She told us some believe racism to be an issue.
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"They claim they feel discriminated against when, for example, looking for work in France. Others claimed they feared being tortured if they stayed in France or Germany.
"Priti stressed that she didn't believe any of this to be true. She was merely trying to explain the pull factors."
However, another MP on the call was quoted as saying that she had left an impression that she did believe the French were racist.
"She was calling them racist and she is right. They are more racist than us," the MP told The Sunday Times.
A Home Office spokesman said the UK was working with the French authorities to stem the small boat crossings.
However, the spokesman said the Government had limited scope for action until the Brexit transition period comes to an end at the end of the year.
"The Home Secretary is clearly frustrated by the increasing number of small boats crossing the Channel - this is compounded by the fact we are currently restricted in our response by EU regulations," the spokesman said.
"That is why the Home Secretary is committed, along with other government departments and No 10, to have legislation ready following the end of the transition period."


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--A-level students officially launch High Court fight against results 'injustice'

Six A-level students have officially launched legal action against the `` insane '' marking system that reduced 39 % of grades this year .
They issued a letter kick-starting a High Court fight to exams regulator Ofqual today , after thousands of students were left devastated by Thursday 's results .
The six students represented by the Good Law Project include Michael , the son of a security guard and carer whose BBB predicted grades plunged to EEE due to a `` standardisation '' process .
Michael , whose school said it is not in a position to appeal , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that the government , whose job it is to lead this country in the right direction , has allowed an algorithm to determine the futures of thousands of students .
This injustice can not and should not stand . ''
They also include Chloe , whose degree apprenticeship is at risk after her predicted ABB grades sank to BCD .
She said : `` Even before I had opened my envelope I started crying .
`` With this legal challenge , I aim to have a voice . ''
What do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Join the conversation in our comments below or if you 're affected , email your story to webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
The six crowdfunded students come hot on the heels of a separate legal challenge to Ofqual by student Curtis Parfitt-Ford , which was formally launched on Friday .
Both legal claims have issued a `` pre-action '' letter to Ofqual claiming the marking system was unlawful , and both claims seek an urgent judicial review .
Exams were abandoned due to coronavirus , so this year 's A-level grades were based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those teacher predictions were downgraded by a controversial algorithm , including 3.3 % by two grades and 0.2 % by three grades .
Meanwhile private schools enjoyed a 4.7 % rise in the number of students securing A or A* grades , compared to 2 % for state schools and 0.3 % for further education colleges .
Amid an outcry , ministers had promised a 'triple lock ' in which students could appeal using a mock A-level result instead .
They also axed appeal fees .
But the detail of the appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is confusion over what it will say .
Ofqual yesterday said mocks may not guarantee a higher grade , if the teachers ' original predictions were still lower than the mock result .
But that guidance was hurriedly withdrawn last night .
The Good Law Project will argue Ofqual breached its legal duty to ensure grades `` give a reliable indication of knowledge , skills and understanding '' when it enacted the marking policy .
Its pre-action letter demands a response by this Wednesday adding : `` This claim is extremely urgent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ these students to attend their Universities of choice in October if a lawful system is put in place . ''
Good Law Project director Jolyon Maugham said Ofqual got it `` profoundly wrong '' and are `` embedding structural inequality '' across the system .
He called for Ofqual to abandon the standardisation process and instead rely on teachers ' predictions .
Robert Halfon , chairman of the Commons Education Committee , said the appeals process had turned into a “ huge mess ” and the U-turn over confusing guidance was “ unacceptable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up being no option but to ditch appeals and rely on teachers ' original predicted grades , like in Scotland .
The six students in the Good Law Project action include Lina , a daughter of a single mum in the West Midlands who was predicted A*A*AA .
Those grades were cut to ABBC by the algorithm - depriving her of her place to study Mathematics and Economics at the London School of Economics .
Luckily she managed to be accepted by her insurance choice , Warwick University .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I am well liked by my teachers and did well in my mock exams .
But my grades issued by Ofqual did not reflect any of that . ''
Another claimant , Charlotte , had her A*AA predicted grades lowered to ABC despite getting 10 A*s in her GCSEs .
She wanted to follow in her parents ' footsteps and become a doctor , but her university place has now been deferred to next year pending an appeal .
She said : `` How can a supposedly fair system leave so many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled I have been working in the community , supporting the elderly in their homes as a health care assistant , this has made me even more determined to achieve my goal to become a doctor .
`` Young people are not just statistics and do not deserve to have their futures determined by a computer algorithm . ''
In last week 's separate action , Curtis Parfitt-Ford said the appeals process as `` ridiculous and insane '' , but said he was glad that it was being reviewed .
In a 22-page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal team described the model used to determine grades as `` irrational , arbitrary , fails to take account of relevant considerations '' and claimed it was unlawful .
He added : `` We are desperately trying to get clarity .
`` With GCSE results due we fear this could potentially become even more chaotic .
`` We are desperately hoping the Government will make a U-turn by then .
`` We are not going to stand by and watch as potentially millions of GCSE students ' futures are affected by this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Hundreds of thousands of students have received a calculated grade that will see them progress to the next stage of their education or into work with a record number of 18 year olds in England securing a place at their first choice university .
“ This year we ’ ve seen an increase of 2.5 percentage points in A* and A grades and more than 96 % of grades are either the same as the one submitted by schools or colleges or within one grade .
Standardisation ensures grades are fair for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see results that were substantially inflated , significantly undermining their value .
“ I know there are some really difficult cases , and we have already put support in place to help those students , including an enhanced appeal process .
In addition , our triple lock process means students will be able to accept their calculated grade , appeal on the basis of a valid mock result or sit an exam in the autumn .
”

Six A-level students have launched a bid for judicial review after their grades plunged due to a controversial algorithm - shattering their hopes for the future
Six A-level students have officially launched legal action against the "insane" marking system that reduced 39% of grades this year.
They issued a letter kick-starting a High Court fight to exams regulator Ofqual today, after thousands of students were left devastated by Thursday's results.
The six students represented by the Good Law Project include Michael, the son of a security guard and carer whose BBB predicted grades plunged to EEE due to a "standardisation" process.
Michael, whose school said it is not in a position to appeal, said: "It is abysmal to think that the government, whose job it is to lead this country in the right direction, has allowed an algorithm to determine the futures of thousands of students. This injustice cannot and should not stand."
They also include Chloe, whose degree apprenticeship is at risk after her predicted ABB grades sank to BCD. She said: "Even before I had opened my envelope I started crying.
"With this legal challenge, I aim to have a voice."
What do you think of how grades have been decided? Join the conversation in our comments below or if you're affected, email your story to webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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The six crowdfunded students come hot on the heels of a separate legal challenge to Ofqual by student Curtis Parfitt-Ford, which was formally launched on Friday.
Both legal claims have issued a "pre-action" letter to Ofqual claiming the marking system was unlawful, and both claims seek an urgent judicial review.
Exams were abandoned due to coronavirus, so this year's A-level grades were based on teacher predictions.
But 39% of those teacher predictions were downgraded by a controversial algorithm, including 3.3% by two grades and 0.2% by three grades.
Meanwhile private schools enjoyed a 4.7% rise in the number of students securing A or A* grades, compared to 2% for state schools and 0.3% for further education colleges.
Image: PA) PA)
Amid an outcry, ministers had promised a 'triple lock' in which students could appeal using a mock A-level result instead. They also axed appeal fees.
But the detail of the appeal system still hasn't launched and there is confusion over what it will say.
Ofqual yesterday said mocks may not guarantee a higher grade, if the teachers' original predictions were still lower than the mock result. But that guidance was hurriedly withdrawn last night.
The Good Law Project will argue Ofqual breached its legal duty to ensure grades "give a reliable indication of knowledge, skills and understanding" when it enacted the marking policy.
Its pre-action letter demands a response by this Wednesday adding: "This claim is extremely urgent.
"It may still be possible for these students to attend their Universities of choice in October if a lawful system is put in place."
Image: PA) PA)
Good Law Project director Jolyon Maugham said Ofqual got it "profoundly wrong" and are "embedding structural inequality" across the system.
He called for Ofqual to abandon the standardisation process and instead rely on teachers' predictions.
Robert Halfon, chairman of the Commons Education Committee, said the appeals process had turned into a “huge mess” and the U-turn over confusing guidance was “unacceptable”.
He warned there may end up being no option but to ditch appeals and rely on teachers' original predicted grades, like in Scotland.
The six students in the Good Law Project action include Lina, a daughter of a single mum in the West Midlands who was predicted A*A*AA.
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Those grades were cut to ABBC by the algorithm - depriving her of her place to study Mathematics and Economics at the London School of Economics.
Luckily she managed to be accepted by her insurance choice, Warwick University.
She said: "I often place top of my class. I am well liked by my teachers and did well in my mock exams. But my grades issued by Ofqual did not reflect any of that."
Another claimant, Charlotte, had her A*AA predicted grades lowered to ABC despite getting 10 A*s in her GCSEs.
She wanted to follow in her parents' footsteps and become a doctor, but her university place has now been deferred to next year pending an appeal.
She said: "How can a supposedly fair system leave so many casualties?
"Since my exams were cancelled I have been working in the community, supporting the elderly in their homes as a health care assistant, this has made me even more determined to achieve my goal to become a doctor.
"Young people are not just statistics and do not deserve to have their futures determined by a computer algorithm."
In last week's separate action, Curtis Parfitt-Ford said the appeals process as "ridiculous and insane", but said he was glad that it was being reviewed.
In a 22-page letter to Ofqual, Mr Parfitt-Ford's legal team described the model used to determine grades as "irrational, arbitrary, fails to take account of relevant considerations" and claimed it was unlawful.
He added: "We are desperately trying to get clarity.
"With GCSE results due we fear this could potentially become even more chaotic.
"We are desperately hoping the Government will make a U-turn by then.
"We are not going to stand by and watch as potentially millions of GCSE students' futures are affected by this."
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Hundreds of thousands of students have received a calculated grade that will see them progress to the next stage of their education or into work with a record number of 18 year olds in England securing a place at their first choice university.
“This year we’ve seen an increase of 2.5 percentage points in A* and A grades and more than 96% of grades are either the same as the one submitted by schools or colleges or within one grade. Standardisation ensures grades are fair for students - without it, we would see results that were substantially inflated, significantly undermining their value.
“I know there are some really difficult cases, and we have already put support in place to help those students, including an enhanced appeal process. In addition, our triple lock process means students will be able to accept their calculated grade, appeal on the basis of a valid mock result or sit an exam in the autumn.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-16--Sex attacker grabs woman in CCTV before carrying victim off and raping her

Horrifying footage shows a dangerous rapist grab a woman and carry her away before a sickening sex attack .
Aaron Murphy tried to murder his victim because he `` felt like it '' , the Old Bailey heard .
He was jailed for at least 28 years after admitting two counts of rape and one of attempted murder .
Aaron Murphy , 21 , grinned in court as CCTV footage was played of him grabbing the 49-year-old woman in a `` bear hug '' and dragging her into an alleyway on 21 May .
He raped the victim twice while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the face with such force she `` could not recognise herself '' , the Old Bailey heard .
The remorseless attacker was caught on camera running up to the woman in the early hours of the morning in Harrow , North London .
She spurned his advances by telling him her husband was waiting for her and managed to press the buzzer to a nearby block of flats seconds before he carried her away .
A member of the public made a lifesaving 999 call , and Murphy ran off `` like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The woman was taken to hospital and treated for four broken teeth , two black eyes and fractured cheekbones .
She said in a statement she was left with marks across her throat from where he had throttled her and believed she was going to die .
Murphy , who declined legal representation , smiled as he was jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years .
Prosecutor Marion Smullen said : `` [ The victim ] was walking through the streets of Harrow in the early hours of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business when he targeted her .
`` He saw her he ran up to her and started to ask her for sex he offered her five pounds for sex .
`` She tried to get rid of him .
He asked for a cigarette .
She again tried to get rid of him as she went to press one of the buzzers to get help .
`` This defendant grabbed her and ran off with her .
Fortunately residents in the block heard the disturbance and called police and fortunately they arrived just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened ] in the alleyway - much of the attack was caught on CCTV . ''
Murphy smiled menacingly as a clip of him attacking the woman was played before smirking again when the court was shown photographs of the victim with the severe injuries he had inflicted .
Ms Smullen said : `` Either four or five teeth were lost .
`` It appears it was her blood and her teeth at the scene .
`` She was interviewed after discharge from the hospital and she described the attack to police and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die .
`` She told police that the defendant had hit her with so much force that she could not recognise herself she said the defendant was suffocating her and that she had marks around her neck and she had a number of broken teeth . ''
The rapist gave a `` chilling and disturbing '' police interview in which he initially denied any involvement in the offence before recounting the attack in detail .
In vile admissions , Murphy said he had 'just f***** her , simple ' and claimed he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like it '' .
He told officers the victim was 'scared out of her mind ' and he had been on his way home when he spotted her and 'saw it as an opportunity to rape her . '
He told police , jurors were told : `` I was sitting at a bus stop the woman walked past literally I ran her down and I f***** her , simple .
`` She did n't look at me , she does n't even know who I am .
`` She was scared out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her in the face as well . ''
And he told officers : `` I was talking to the lord himself .
Every time I spoke to the lord I banged her again in the face .
`` I broke her nostril as well . ''
Asked if he was trying to kill her , he replied `` Yeah , '' before saying he did it because `` I felt like it '' .
Asked how much pressure he used , he said : `` All of it . ''
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did n't kill this woman because I was about to knock her out clean I got one swing left , I 'm definitely gon na clock her in the head .
`` I saw it as an opportunity to attack her innit , to rape her . ''
The prosecutor said : `` At the time of these offences he was on bail for a sexual assault .
`` The facts of that are perhaps very chilling because they 're very similar to the facts in this case .
She 's aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pattern the defendant appears to have followed her from the petrol station where she was buying some milk he targeted her , he asked if she had a cigarette .
`` She shouted at him to leave her alone .
He then grabbed her buttocks over her clothing with both her hands .
She was so scared she jumped into the road and fortunately a car stopped to help her .
`` He admitted the offence at the scene , this offence occurred 25 March 2020 .
The defendant has a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2013 he had a youth caution for sexual assault when he was 14 .
He and another boy were what is described as dry humping a female student She was held against a wall .
They covered their mouth to stop her screaming . ''
Murphy told the court he had declined representation and had nothing to say for himself in mitigation .
A psychiatric assessment revealed he did not suffer from any mental illness .
Judge Sarah Munro QC , sentencing , said Murphy had 'clearly enjoyed reliving ' what he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack in court .
The judge said : `` On any view it was a sustained and terrifying attack .
She had multiple facial fractures .
`` Your police interview makes chilling and disturbing reading .
Having lied and lied about where you were at the relevant time , you then began to confess your guilt .
`` You committed the offence while on bail for another sexual offence .
You targeted a lone female in the dead of night and there was additional degradation and humiliation .
`` There is in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was played you were smiling and clearly enjoying reliving what you did .
`` You again smiled when photographs were shown . ''
Murphy , of Farrer Road , Harrow , admitted attempted murder , two counts of rape , sexual assault and breach of a suspended sentence .
He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years .

THUG GRABS WOMAN IN LIFT BEFORE RAPING HER TWICE AND NEARLY BEATING HER TO DEATH
THUG GRABS WOMAN IN LIFT BEFORE RAPING HER TWICE AND NEARLY BEATING HER TO DEATH
Dangerous Aaron Murphy targeted the 49-year-old woman as she walked home in Harrow, North London, telling police that he tried to murder her because he "felt like it"
Sex attacker grabs woman in chilling CCTV before carrying victim off and raping her
Horrifying footage shows a dangerous rapist grab a woman and carry her away before a sickening sex attack.
Aaron Murphy tried to murder his victim because he "felt like it", the Old Bailey heard.
He was jailed for at least 28 years after admitting two counts of rape and one of attempted murder.
Aaron Murphy, 21, grinned in court as CCTV footage was played of him grabbing the 49-year-old woman in a "bear hug" and dragging her into an alleyway on 21 May.
He raped the victim twice while choking her and repeatedly punching her in the face with such force she "could not recognise herself", the Old Bailey heard.
The remorseless attacker was caught on camera running up to the woman in the early hours of the morning in Harrow, North London.
Image: METROPOLITAN POLICE) METROPOLITAN POLICE)
She spurned his advances by telling him her husband was waiting for her and managed to press the buzzer to a nearby block of flats seconds before he carried her away.
A member of the public made a lifesaving 999 call, and Murphy ran off "like a wild animal" when he heard sirens.
The woman was taken to hospital and treated for four broken teeth, two black eyes and fractured cheekbones.
She said in a statement she was left with marks across her throat from where he had throttled her and believed she was going to die.
Murphy, who declined legal representation, smiled as he was jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years.
Image: METROPOLITAN POLICE) METROPOLITAN POLICE)
Prosecutor Marion Smullen said: "[The victim] was walking through the streets of Harrow in the early hours of the morning. She was minding her own business when he targeted her.
"He saw her he ran up to her and started to ask her for sex he offered her five pounds for sex.
"She tried to get rid of him. He asked for a cigarette. She again tried to get rid of him as she went to press one of the buzzers to get help.
"This defendant grabbed her and ran off with her. Fortunately residents in the block heard the disturbance and called police and fortunately they arrived just in time.
"The attack [happened] in the alleyway - much of the attack was caught on CCTV."
Image: METROPOLITAN POLICE) METROPOLITAN POLICE)
Murphy smiled menacingly as a clip of him attacking the woman was played before smirking again when the court was shown photographs of the victim with the severe injuries he had inflicted.
Ms Smullen said: "Either four or five teeth were lost.
"It appears it was her blood and her teeth at the scene.
"She was interviewed after discharge from the hospital and she described the attack to police and said she thought she was going to die.
"She told police that the defendant had hit her with so much force that she could not recognise herself she said the defendant was suffocating her and that she had marks around her neck and she had a number of broken teeth."
Image: METROPOLITAN POLICE) METROPOLITAN POLICE)
The rapist gave a "chilling and disturbing" police interview in which he initially denied any involvement in the offence before recounting the attack in detail.
In vile admissions, Murphy said he had 'just f***** her, simple' and claimed he had done so because he "just felt like it".
He told officers the victim was 'scared out of her mind' and he had been on his way home when he spotted her and 'saw it as an opportunity to rape her.'
He told police, jurors were told: "I was sitting at a bus stop the woman walked past literally I ran her down and I f***** her, simple.
"She didn't look at me, she doesn't even know who I am.
"She was scared out of her mind. I was punching her in the face as well."
And he told officers: "I was talking to the lord himself. Every time I spoke to the lord I banged her again in the face.
"I broke her nostril as well."
Image: METROPOLITAN POLICE) METROPOLITAN POLICE)
Asked if he was trying to kill her, he replied "Yeah," before saying he did it because "I felt like it".
Asked how much pressure he used, he said: "All of it."
He said: "I was literally praying to god I didn't kill this woman because I was about to knock her out clean I got one swing left, I'm definitely gonna clock her in the head.
"I saw it as an opportunity to attack her innit, to rape her."
The prosecutor said: "At the time of these offences he was on bail for a sexual assault.
"The facts of that are perhaps very chilling because they're very similar to the facts in this case. She's aged 51.
"And in a similar pattern the defendant appears to have followed her from the petrol station where she was buying some milk he targeted her, he asked if she had a cigarette.
"She shouted at him to leave her alone. He then grabbed her buttocks over her clothing with both her hands. She was so scared she jumped into the road and fortunately a car stopped to help her.
"He admitted the offence at the scene, this offence occurred 25 March 2020. The defendant has a number of previous convictions.
"On 18 June 2013 he had a youth caution for sexual assault when he was 14. He and another boy were what is described as dry humping a female student She was held against a wall. They covered their mouth to stop her screaming."
Murphy told the court he had declined representation and had nothing to say for himself in mitigation.
A psychiatric assessment revealed he did not suffer from any mental illness.
Judge Sarah Munro QC, sentencing, said Murphy had 'clearly enjoyed reliving' what he had done through viewing CCTV footage of the attack in court.
The judge said: "On any view it was a sustained and terrifying attack. She had multiple facial fractures.
"Your police interview makes chilling and disturbing reading. Having lied and lied about where you were at the relevant time, you then began to confess your guilt.
"You committed the offence while on bail for another sexual offence. You targeted a lone female in the dead of night and there was additional degradation and humiliation.
"There is in my view no remorse. As the CCTV was played you were smiling and clearly enjoying reliving what you did.
"You again smiled when photographs were shown."
Murphy, of Farrer Road, Harrow, admitted attempted murder, two counts of rape, sexual assault and breach of a suspended sentence.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years.