thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Perishers - 4th December 2020

Perishers - 4th December 2020

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Perishers - 4th December 2020 Perishers originally ran from 1959 to 2006. The strip is still so popular today that we decided to reprint the best of the strips by Maurice Dodd and Dennis Collins
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thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Hand sanitiser tests uncover best and worst gels from the UK high street

Amid the coronavirus pandemic , hand sanitisers have become staple items in most people ’ s bags .
But if you ’ ve purchased a hand sanitiser online , a new report may ring alarm bells for you .
Tests by Which ?
have revealed that several hand sanitisers being sold on online marketplaces make misleading claims , and could fail to protect you from Covid-19 .
Which ?
put 18 hand sanitisers to the test , including gels available on popular sites like eBay and Etsy .
Three hand sanitisers were found to not contain the percentage of alcohol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packaging .
Klenzy Hand Sanitizing Gel claimed to have 75 % alcohol content , but tests showed it contained just 10 % .
Meanwhile , the VaidaMakeup Hand Sanitiser Gel ( 33 % alcohol content ) and Hansan Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser ( 35 % ) , were also found to contain half of the 70 % alcohol levels that were claimed .
Based on the findings , Which ?
contacted eBay and Etsy , who removed the hand sanitisers from their websites .
Thankfully , the other 15 hand sanitisers tested were found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to kill viruses .
Natalie Hitchins , Head of Home Products and Services at Which ?
, said : “ It ’ s extremely concerning that hand sanitisers readily available on online marketplaces eBay and Etsy make misleading claims about alcohol content and could leave consumers unwittingly exposed to the COVID-19 virus .
“ The good news is that our research shows that if you buy hand sanitiser from a known and trusted brand , it increases the chances of it doing what you need it to , but you could face more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from lesser-known sellers on online marketplaces .
”

Yes, flu season in full swing. So if you're wanting to take some extra precautions to make sure your hygiene is tip top - these are the best hand sanitisers to try
7 Best hand sanitisers and gels to effectively kill germs and bacteria
We're already in the midst of flu season, but with over 200 reported cases in the UK of the coronavirus this week alone, it's fair to say that preventative measures are what everyone is concerned about.
The good news is, regularly washing your hands with water and soap is the best way to keeping your hands as clean as possible. For people who are constantly on the go, a hand sanitiser will provide you with enough germ-busting action, until you can wash your hands properly.
To keep any avoidable illnesses at bay, we've rounded up some of the best hand sanitisers and gels suggestions that are available to shop now.
Best hand sanitisers to buy
This anti-bacterial hand gel contains 70% alcohol content, which kills an impressive 99.99% of germs of your hands.
The formula also contains aloe vera, which is known for it's naturally soothing properties, it'll keep our hands clean and a little softer too.
Price: £3.49, Superdrug - buy here now
If you're looking to stock up on compact sanitiser bottles, a pack of five for under £12 is a pretty good deal.
The quick drying solution is gentle to skin and contains moisturising aloe vera and vitamin E to keep your hands fresh and supple.
Price: £11.99, Amazon - buy here now
This luxury hand sanitiser from Margaret Dabbs is a great buy if you're all about kind to skin ingredients. The antibacterial formula leaves hands hydrated, refreshed and most importantly, super clean.
It contains 65% alcohol and is enriched with hempseed oil and seaweed extract to keep your hands moisturised.
It's also scented with mandarin and geranium, for a lovely fresh feeling.
Price: From: £12, Margaret Dabbs - buy here now
Another luxury buy, this time from scent specialists Byredo.
The rinse-free wash is alcohol-based, that not only cleanses hands but it hydrates them too. It's beautifully fragranced, with notes of magnolia, rose and musk.
Price: £25, NET-A-PORTER - buy here now
Looking for an organic solution, without all of the harsh chemicals that will keep your hands just as clean?
Dr Bronner's hand sanitiser contains organic ethyl alcohol, organic lavender oil, organic glycerin and water.
Price: £5.25, Ocado - buy here now
This six pack of antibacterial hand sanitisers are alcohol free and so won't dry your hands out like some of the others.
The foamy textured sanitiser also contains aloe vera and vitamin E to moisturise your hands, after it cleanses them.
Price: £18.99, Amazon - buy here now
Haoma's Hand Sanitiser comes in a cute bottle with an easy spray application, for convenient hand cleaning.
The award winning antibacterial and antiviral spray is made with a unique blend of 100% certified ingredients, including aloe vera, tea tree and orange. It also contains a minimum of 60% alcohol, which is the recommended germ-busting amount.
It doesn't leave any residue behind and keeps your hands nice and supple too.
Price: £16, Haoma - buy here now


thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Frank Lampard U-turn made by Cole as he makes Chelsea title admission

Joe Cole was not always convinced Frank Lampard would become a manager - but now believes he can win the title .
Cole shared a dressing room with Lampard during their glory days together at Stamford Bridge and has seen him mature from “ silent leader ” into Chelsea 's high-flying boss .
Lampard ’ s men are on a 15 game unbeaten run , they are third in the Premier League , two points off the top and qualified for the Champions League knock-out stages and Cole believes they can win the lot .
Chelsea legend Cole , 39 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I can say yes of course he was going to be a manager .
But at the time , no .
You ’ d have said other players .
`` Frank wasn ’ t vocal , he led by example and was a silent leader .
He did talk but not like some of the others .
“ If you ’ d have said who would go first into management , I ’ d have said Didier Drogba , John Terry and Michael Ballack .
`` But now you look at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he ’ s so eloquent and he ticks all the boxes .
I ’ m not surprised at all how well he ’ s doing .
“ Frank won ’ t thank me for saying this , but they can win everything .
`` If you ’ re an Arsenal , you can ’ t win the league .
Nor Leicester .
Chelsea are in the mix of three or four teams who can win the Premier League and five or six who can win the Champions League .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won the Champions League in 2012 .
Frank ’ s putting together a better team and that ’ s a big credit to him .
`` They ’ re looking like a team , they ’ ve got the makings of a great team .
“ I can see the winner of the Premier League coming from Chelsea , Spurs or Liverpool .
`` Chelsea have got a massive chance .
They ’ ll be there or thereabouts .
I can ’ t say for sure they will do it but , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good as the other two .
`` It ’ ll be one of those three.
” Cole believes the real acid test of Lampard ’ s management was in the way he was able to make nine changes for the Champions League trip to Sevilla , bring in Olivier Giroud and still get a famous European victory .
And Cole believes Giroud ’ s form will haunt Arsenal for letting him go .
“ Frank is so driven and so focused .
Chelsea is a difficult club to manage , he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his teeth at Derby and not put a foot wrong , ” said Cole .
“ Their win at Sevilla was brilliant .
You had a lot of players coming in , you have to keep them all happy and Frank is clearly doing that .
That ’ s really good management .
“ Giroud is outstanding .
Some people at Arsenal behind the scenes have to be accountable for letting him go .
Was it age ?
But then they signed Willian and David Luiz .
`` He ’ s a brilliant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now for Chelsea and he ’ s a model pro , a manager ’ s dream.
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Cole has done his coaching badges , wants to become a manager one day in the future but is enjoying family life and his work in the media as a BT Sport pundit .
But Cole is also working as an ambassador for online trading company eToro who have done a survey revealing that three in four football fans have enjoyed football less in lockdown because of other distractions .
Cole believes it is time that , ahead of fans returning to stadiums this weekend , that football begins to appreciate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cole added : “ We ’ ve learned how important fans are .
You hope it reflects in ticket prices , the experience for fans in the stadium but also you look at the survey and three in four affecting their enjoyment .
`` Football can be a respite but you ’ ve got work , the kids and it ’ s difficult to balance everything.
” Joe Cole is an eToro ambassador , speaking as part of eToro ’ s ‘ Two Things at Once ’ campaign .
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EXCLUSIVE: The ex-Chelsea midfielder admits he didn't see his former teammate becoming a manager - but he now insists that Lampard can bring the Premier League title back to Stamford Bridge
Joe Cole was not always convinced Frank Lampard would become a manager - but now believes he can win the title.
Cole shared a dressing room with Lampard during their glory days together at Stamford Bridge and has seen him mature from “silent leader” into Chelsea's high-flying boss.
Lampard’s men are on a 15 game unbeaten run, they are third in the Premier League, two points off the top and qualified for the Champions League knock-out stages and Cole believes they can win the lot.
Chelsea legend Cole, 39, said: “Looking back now, I can say yes of course he was going to be a manager. But at the time, no. You’d have said other players.
"Frank wasn’t vocal, he led by example and was a silent leader. He did talk but not like some of the others.
“If you’d have said who would go first into management, I’d have said Didier Drogba, John Terry and Michael Ballack.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
"But now you look at all the attributes - intelligence, man management, he’s so eloquent and he ticks all the boxes. I’m not surprised at all how well he’s doing.
“Frank won’t thank me for saying this, but they can win everything.
"If you’re an Arsenal, you can’t win the league. Nor Leicester. Chelsea are in the mix of three or four teams who can win the Premier League and five or six who can win the Champions League.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
“It’s a better team than when they won the Champions League in 2012. Frank’s putting together a better team and that’s a big credit to him.
"They’re looking like a team, they’ve got the makings of a great team.
“I can see the winner of the Premier League coming from Chelsea, Spurs or Liverpool.
"Chelsea have got a massive chance. They’ll be there or thereabouts. I can’t say for sure they will do it but, in my opinion, there’s as good as the other two.
"It’ll be one of those three.”
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Cole believes the real acid test of Lampard’s management was in the way he was able to make nine changes for the Champions League trip to Sevilla, bring in Olivier Giroud and still get a famous European victory.
And Cole believes Giroud’s form will haunt Arsenal for letting him go.
“Frank is so driven and so focused. Chelsea is a difficult club to manage, he’s done it the right way, cut his teeth at Derby and not put a foot wrong,” said Cole.
“Their win at Sevilla was brilliant. You had a lot of players coming in, you have to keep them all happy and Frank is clearly doing that. That’s really good management.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
“Giroud is outstanding. Some people at Arsenal behind the scenes have to be accountable for letting him go. Was it age? But then they signed Willian and David Luiz.
"He’s a brilliant player, was for Arsenal, is now for Chelsea and he’s a model pro, a manager’s dream.”
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Cole has done his coaching badges, wants to become a manager one day in the future but is enjoying family life and his work in the media as a BT Sport pundit.
But Cole is also working as an ambassador for online trading company eToro who have done a survey revealing that three in four football fans have enjoyed football less in lockdown because of other distractions.
Cole believes it is time that, ahead of fans returning to stadiums this weekend, that football begins to appreciate and cherish fans more in the future.
Cole added: “We’ve learned how important fans are. You hope it reflects in ticket prices, the experience for fans in the stadium but also you look at the survey and three in four affecting their enjoyment.
"Football can be a respite but you’ve got work, the kids and it’s difficult to balance everything.”
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thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Cyber spooks warn online Christmas shoppers to beware of scammers and fraudsters

Online shoppers targeted by fraudsters last Christmas lost an average £775 each , spooks revealed today .
Con artists swindled the money from people using web-based retail outlets over last year 's festive season , according to the National Cyber Security Centre – an arm of the Government 's eavesdropping station GCHQ .
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to lead to many people who would otherwise hit the high streets to buy gifts taking their custom to the web this month .
Experts urged them to cake care as they shop online – pointing to 17,405 reports of online shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £13.5million , between November 1 last year and January 31 – an average of £775 per incident , according to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau .
Announcing the NCSC 's ‘ Cyber Aware ’ campaign , chief executive Lindy Cameron said : “ Technology will play an essential role over the festive period , with more people shopping online than ever before .
“ Scammers stole millions from internet shoppers last Christmas – but by following our advice , you can protect yourself from the majority of their crimes .
“ We hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop confidently online and enjoy their Christmas.
” The drive urges people to protect online accounts and devices by : • Using a strong and separate password for your email Microsoft UK 's chief security adviser Sian John said : “ If you are shopping online this year , spend the time you would have spent wrapping up warm to head out to the shops on checking your online security .
“ If it feels suspicious or unusual it may well be – and that is why , at Microsoft , we recognise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multi-factor authentication and having strong and secure passwords .
“ Let ’ s make sure the gifts we give this Christmas go to the people we love , not to the fraudsters who just want to steal your money.
” Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt said : “ This year we have spent more time online than ever before .
“ Whether it be working or shopping online , criminals and others often see the internet as another means to cause harm .
“ As we approach the Christmas season , we should all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practical Cyber Aware actions to keep us safe as we work , shop and socialise online .
”

The National Cyber Security Centre issued an alert as people turn to their web to buy festive gifts
Online shoppers targeted by fraudsters last Christmas lost an average £775 each, spooks revealed today.
Con artists swindled the money from people using web-based retail outlets over last year's festive season, according to the National Cyber Security Centre – an arm of the Government's eavesdropping station GCHQ.
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to lead to many people who would otherwise hit the high streets to buy gifts taking their custom to the web this month.
Experts urged them to cake care as they shop online – pointing to 17,405 reports of online shopping fraud, reporting a total loss of £13.5million, between November 1 last year and January 31 – an average of £775 per incident, according to the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau.
Announcing the NCSC's ‘Cyber Aware’ campaign, chief executive Lindy Cameron said: “Technology will play an essential role over the festive period, with more people shopping online than ever before.
“Scammers stole millions from internet shoppers last Christmas – but by following our advice, you can protect yourself from the majority of their crimes.
“We hope the Cyber Aware campaign helps people to shop confidently online and enjoy their Christmas.”
The drive urges people to protect online accounts and devices by:
Using a strong and separate password for your email
Creating strong passwords using three random words
Saving passwords in browsers
Turning on two-factor authentication
Updating devices and apps
Backing up data
Microsoft UK's chief security adviser Sian John said: “If you are shopping online this year, spend the time you would have spent wrapping up warm to head out to the shops on checking your online security.
Image: Getty Images/Cultura RF) Getty Images/Cultura RF)
“If it feels suspicious or unusual it may well be – and that is why, at Microsoft, we recognise the importance of Cyber Aware behaviours like multi-factor authentication and having strong and secure passwords.
“Let’s make sure the gifts we give this Christmas go to the people we love, not to the fraudsters who just want to steal your money.”
Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt said: “This year we have spent more time online than ever before.
Image: PA) PA)
“Whether it be working or shopping online, criminals and others often see the internet as another means to cause harm.
“As we approach the Christmas season, we should all be on our guard and take the practical Cyber Aware actions to keep us safe as we work, shop and socialise online.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-04--ADVERTORIAL: 10 things everyone should know about the Covid-19 vaccine

After months of rigorous clinical trials , the Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency .
This and the other vaccines are a huge step forward in the fight against coronavirus and could save tens of thousands of lives .
Below are 10 things everyone should know about the new Covid-19 Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine ... 1 .
The Covid-19 vaccine , just like any other vaccine , works by teaching your immune system how to defend itself against attack .
2 .
It ’ s much safer for your immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through a vaccine , than by catching the virus .
3 .
Once your immune system knows how to fight a virus , your body can defend itself against that virus as it is already prepared .
4 .
The vaccination does not itself cause disease .
5 .
Currently , over three-quarters of deaths caused by Covid-19 infection are in the older population , so there is a focus on vaccines that are expected to generate an immune response among people over the age of 65 .
6 .
Manufacturing and deployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s ready to be rolled out once it has met strict standards of safety , quality and effectiveness , following robust clinical trials and approval by the medicines regulator ( MHRA ) .
7 .
Although there are no certainties , it ’ s possible that a Covid-19 vaccine could be available in the UK in the first part of 2021 .
8 .
Once approved , the NHS will start the vaccination programme with those most at risk , before rolling it out more widely .
9 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become clear once a large number of people have been vaccinated , but the more people who get the vaccine , the closer we are to getting back to a normal way of life .
10 .
The UK Government has secured seven possible vaccines .
They ’ re all at different stages of development Deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam : ‘ I ’ d be at the front of the queue ’ “ I will be having the vaccine .
If I could be at the very front of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can ’ t because privilege and position don ’ t count .
All that counts is the JCVI recommendations regarding who ’ s most at risk , so it ’ s not appropriate for me to be at the top of the list .
But if it would help convince others , I would happily do so .
“ I know I said on TV that I ’ m going to tell my mum to have one – she ’ s 78 .
But I don ’ t really need to .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she said , ‘ Johnny , if you told me I had to get on a train to London tonight because I could have a vaccine later this evening , I ’ d be coat on and on the train in minutes .
That ’ s how important it is to me .
I know I ’ m elderly , I know I ’ m at risk and I know if I get coronavirus , there ’ s a greater chance that I ’ m not going to do well.
’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine at nhs.co.uk/covidvaccine This article is part of a paid-for partnership with the UK Government .

Does the vaccination itself cause disease? When will it be available in the UK? Here are the key facts...
After months of rigorous clinical trials, the Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
This and the other vaccines are a huge step forward in the fight against coronavirus and could save tens of thousands of lives.
Below are 10 things everyone should know about the new Covid-19 Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine...
1. The Covid-19 vaccine, just like any other vaccine, works by teaching your immune system how to defend itself against attack.
2. It’s much safer for your immune system to learn how to protect itself through a vaccine, than by catching the virus.
3. Once your immune system knows how to fight a virus, your body can defend itself against that virus as it is already prepared.
4. The vaccination does not itself cause disease.
5. Currently, over three-quarters of deaths caused by Covid-19 infection are in the older population, so there is a focus on vaccines that are expected to generate an immune response among people over the age of 65.
6. Manufacturing and deployment planning of the vaccine is happening now. It’s ready to be rolled out once it has met strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness, following robust clinical trials and approval by the medicines regulator (MHRA).
7. Although there are no certainties, it’s possible that a Covid-19 vaccine could be available in the UK in the first part of 2021.
8. Once approved, the NHS will start the vaccination programme with those most at risk, before rolling
it out more widely.
9. The full impact on infection rates will only become clear once a large number of people have been vaccinated, but the more people who get the vaccine, the closer we are to getting back to a normal way of life.
10. The UK Government has secured seven possible vaccines. They’re all at different stages of development
Deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam: ‘I’d be at the front of the queue’
“I will be having the vaccine. If I could be at the very front of the queue then I would be. But I can’t because privilege and position don’t count. All that counts is the JCVI recommendations regarding who’s most at risk, so it’s not appropriate for me to be at the top of the list. But if it would help convince others, I would happily do so.
“I know I said on TV that I’m going to tell my mum to have one – she’s 78. But I don’t really need to. I discussed the interview with her afterwards and she said, ‘Johnny, if you told me I had to get on a train to London tonight because I could have a vaccine later this evening, I’d be coat on and on the train in minutes. That’s how important it is to me. I know I’m elderly, I know I’m at risk and I know if I get coronavirus, there’s a greater chance that I’m not going to do well.’”
How you can help Everyone has the opportunity to play a part in helping to develop a vaccine that will protect as many people as possible. Researchers are looking for people of all ages, both with and without underlying health conditions, to take part in vaccine studies and help us protect others against Covid-19. Find out more at: nhs.uk/researchcontact
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine at nhs.co.uk/covidvaccine
This article is part of a paid-for partnership with the UK Government.


thedailymirror--2020-12-04--ADVERTORIAL: 'He'll wonder what on earth is going on!' Lottery winner's idea to tell partner

When Michele Witham found out she had won £60,000 on People 's Postcode Lottery she said the win had 'made my whole year ' .
Understandably , the 58-year-old mum-of-three could n't wait to tell her partner of the incredible windfall .
But as he was at work , she had no way of telling him that both of their tickets had each won £30,000 after their postcode ME3 9LH , in Medway , Kent , came up trumps .
So Michele - who recently became unemployed - cooked up a cunning plan of her own to surprise him over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She explained : “ He usually cooks dinner every day , so I ’ m going to go out tonight and buy a special dinner and get his favourite wine .
He will wonder what on earth is going on !
” Eight of Michele 's neighbours were also celebrating after scooping £30,000 each in the draw .
And she could hardly hold back the tears as People ’ s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt broke the life-changing news over Zoom .
Michele added : “ Oh wow !
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
I feel so happy I want to skip down the close !
“ That has actually made my whole year .
Oh gosh I have a runny nose now .
I can ’ t take it in.
” “ I ’ ve got three daughters , three grandchildren and two step sons .
This means we can have a lovely Christmas after such a rotten year .
It means so much .
I can ’ t even talk , I have a lump in my throat.
” People ’ s Postcode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there are guaranteed winners every day .
People play with their chosen postcode and are automatically entered into all draws .
A minimum of 32 % of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People ’ s Postcode Lottery have helped raise over £600 million to date for thousands of good causes across Britain and internationally .
This draw was promoted on behalf of People ’ s Postcode Trust which provides funding to promote human rights , combat discrimination and prevent poverty .

Mum-of-three Michele Witham cooked up a special surprise for her man after winning big on People's Postcode Lottery
'He'll wonder what's going on!' Lottery winner's unique idea to break jackpot news to partner
When Michele Witham found out she had won £60,000 on People's Postcode Lottery she said the win had 'made my whole year'.
Understandably, the 58-year-old mum-of-three couldn't wait to tell her partner of the incredible windfall.
But as he was at work, she had no way of telling him that both of their tickets had each won £30,000 after their postcode ME3 9LH, in Medway, Kent, came up trumps.
So Michele - who recently became unemployed - cooked up a cunning plan of her own to surprise him over a slap-up meal when he returned home.
She explained: “He usually cooks dinner every day, so I’m going to go out tonight and buy a special dinner and get his favourite wine. He will wonder what on earth is going on!”
Eight of Michele's neighbours were also celebrating after scooping £30,000 each in the draw.
And she could hardly hold back the tears as People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt broke the life-changing news over Zoom.
Michele added: “Oh wow! That’s amazing. I can’t believe it. I feel so happy I want to skip down the close!
“That has actually made my whole year. Oh gosh I have a runny nose now. I can’t take it in.”
“I’ve got three daughters, three grandchildren and two step sons. This means we can have a lovely Christmas after such a rotten year. It means so much. I can’t even talk, I have a lump in my throat.”
People’s Postcode Lottery costs £10 a month to play and there are guaranteed winners every day.
People play with their chosen postcode and are automatically entered into all draws.
A minimum of 32% of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have helped raise over £600 million to date for thousands of good causes across Britain and internationally.
This draw was promoted on behalf of People’s Postcode Trust which provides funding to promote human rights, combat discrimination and prevent poverty.
Players must be 16+. BeGambleAware.org.


thedailymirror--2020-12-03--Pub alcohol ban sees devastated brewers pour 40,000 pints down the drain

A furious brewery owner says up to 40,000 pints of beer will have to be thrown away because of the `` catastrophic '' alcohol ban in Wales .
Richard Anstee , managing director of Glamorgan Brewing Company said the company had no other choice but to dump more than 300 casks after the move was announced .
The devastated businessman told Wales Online he started to dispose of all casks which were set to be delivered to 600 Welsh pubs in time for December .
Hundreds of kegs were opened up with countless pints of beer sent spilling out onto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Anstee explained that the brewery began planning for Christmas back in August and that as a result of the Welsh Government 's announcement earlier this week , around `` 30,000 or 40,000 pints '' would be poured away .
He said : `` It 's catastrophic .
It 's our busiest month of the year and it 's where we take all our money which will take us through the quieter months of January and February and it 's just going to kill every single Welsh brewer out there .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last three to four months .
This is n't something that we can turn off and on so by just having four days notice to shift hundreds and hundreds of kegs of beer , it 's just killed us .
`` In pints there 's 15,000 pints in every container so we 'll probably get rid of 30,000 or 40,000 pints .
`` We will try to sell some through our small brewery shop but we 've planned and we 've geared up for the month of December so we 've got literally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pubs in Wales that will most likely go down the drain because they 've all got an expiry date coming .
`` Last December we turned over £1.4 million .
This year we 'll be lucky to take £50,000 in our shop so it 's monumental how much money we 'll lose . ''
Pubs and bars have described the devastating impact the alcohol ban will have on their business , but the issue spans further up the supply chain .
Richard described the ban as `` absolutely catastrophic '' for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busiest month of trade throughout the whole year .
The brewery supplies 600 pubs across Wales , including Bar 44 and Whetherspoons , who have already announced they will be closing .
`` When it comes to Christmas we start planning in September , we start brewing in October to November .
`` One of our problems is , which is usually a good problem , we have one of the best selling Christmas beers in Wales .
We have 325 casks of beer waiting to go out to pubs which wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stock has expiry dates .
We will lose hundreds of thousands of pounds on stock .
`` We will just open the casks and pour it down the drain in our brewery .
`` It has killed the trade on its best month of the year . ''
Richard 's father started the brewery 26 years ago , and not only do they brew their own products , they also have the brewing contracts with Molson Coors , Heinekin and Budweiser .
The company has five lorries and 15 vans which are currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be there for the next month with nowhere to go .
They have also put most of their staff back on furlough .
`` It is catastrophic , we did everything right , we supported the lockdown , the firebreak , then this came three weeks later with no data to show why it was the hospitality industry that needs these restrictions . ''
One of the issues with the prep for pubs leading up to Christmas is once the beer is in a cask , it can not be repurposed for other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to supermarket suppliers this week who are planning on increasing alcohol orders by 25 % , however this does not compensate for the stock lost that can not be repurposed .
The brewery has a small shop on site and will try to repackage some into 2-4 pint bottles however it wo n't be enough .
He explained that the financial blow will be staggering for the company , who also have their own pub which will be closing on Friday .
`` Last year the December turnover was £1.4m , this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £50,000 .
`` It is catastrophic for the industry .
`` We support everything they say , all the health measures but they are not showing us the evidence and data .
`` What we are doing now is just a home delivery service .
People can pick up the phone to us and order on the phone , we ca n't do much else . ''

Richard Anstee, managing director of Glamorgan Brewing Company said the company had no other choice but to dump more than 300 casks after the move was announced
A furious brewery owner says up to 40,000 pints of beer will have to be thrown away because of the "catastrophic" alcohol ban in Wales.
Richard Anstee, managing director of Glamorgan Brewing Company said the company had no other choice but to dump more than 300 casks after the move was announced.
The devastated businessman told Wales Online he started to dispose of all casks which were set to be delivered to 600 Welsh pubs in time for December.
Hundreds of kegs were opened up with countless pints of beer sent spilling out onto the floor before heading down the drains.
Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
Mr Anstee explained that the brewery began planning for Christmas back in August and that as a result of the Welsh Government's announcement earlier this week, around "30,000 or 40,000 pints" would be poured away.
He said: "It's catastrophic. It's our busiest month of the year and it's where we take all our money which will take us through the quieter months of January and February and it's just going to kill every single Welsh brewer out there.
"We've planned for Christmas for the last three to four months. This isn't something that we can turn off and on so by just having four days notice to shift hundreds and hundreds of kegs of beer, it's just killed us.
Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
"In pints there's 15,000 pints in every container so we'll probably get rid of 30,000 or 40,000 pints.
"We will try to sell some through our small brewery shop but we've planned and we've geared up for the month of December so we've got literally hundreds of kegs there ready for all the pubs in Wales that will most likely go down the drain because they've all got an expiry date coming.
"Last December we turned over £1.4 million. This year we'll be lucky to take £50,000 in our shop so it's monumental how much money we'll lose."
Pubs and bars have described the devastating impact the alcohol ban will have on their business, but the issue spans further up the supply chain.
Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
Richard described the ban as "absolutely catastrophic" for the industry entering what usually would be the busiest month of trade throughout the whole year.
The brewery supplies 600 pubs across Wales, including Bar 44 and Whetherspoons, who have already announced they will be closing.
"When it comes to Christmas we start planning in September, we start brewing in October to November.
"One of our problems is, which is usually a good problem, we have one of the best selling Christmas beers in Wales. We have 325 casks of beer waiting to go out to pubs which won't get used now.
"All this stock has expiry dates. We will lose hundreds of thousands of pounds on stock.
"We will just open the casks and pour it down the drain in our brewery.
"It has killed the trade on its best month of the year."
Richard's father started the brewery 26 years ago, and not only do they brew their own products, they also have the brewing contracts with Molson Coors, Heinekin and Budweiser.
The company has five lorries and 15 vans which are currently parked up. Richard said they will be there for the next month with nowhere to go.
They have also put most of their staff back on furlough.
"It is catastrophic, we did everything right, we supported the lockdown, the firebreak, then this came three weeks later with no data to show why it was the hospitality industry that needs these restrictions."
One of the issues with the prep for pubs leading up to Christmas is once the beer is in a cask, it cannot be repurposed for other products.
Richard said he has spoken to supermarket suppliers this week who are planning on increasing alcohol orders by 25%, however this does not compensate for the stock lost that cannot be repurposed.
The brewery has a small shop on site and will try to repackage some into 2-4 pint bottles however it won't be enough.
He explained that the financial blow will be staggering for the company, who also have their own pub which will be closing on Friday.
"Last year the December turnover was £1.4m, this year we will be lucky to turn over £50,000.
"It is catastrophic for the industry.
"We support everything they say, all the health measures but they are not showing us the evidence and data.
"What we are doing now is just a home delivery service. People can pick up the phone to us and order on the phone, we can't do much else."


thedailymirror--2020-12-03--AJ Pritchard social media takes swipe at I'm A Celeb stars 'playing to cameras'

AJ Pritchard 's family have taken a swipe at some his campmates by liking accusations of being 'fake ' before he was evicted from I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
While AJ was in the castle camp , it is believed his family took over his social media to promote his stay on the ITV show .
The 26-year-old former Strictly Come Dancing professional had a bumpy relationship with EastEnders star Shane Richie .
The pair had clashed after the professional dancer felt that the actor was not pulling his weight in camp , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a camp which was pretty harmonious for the best part of the series , the 'feud ' between Shane and AJ was the only words of discontent and conflict that ITV producers could latch on to .
AJ 's time in the Gwrych Castle camp came to an end on Wednesday , when viewers voted him off alongside gold-winning athlete , Sir Mo Farah .
Before he left the castle , it would seem that his family had a dig at some of his campmates , accusing them of being 'fake ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
The Strictly star 's Twitter account liked a tweet from a fan ahead of the evictions , who made the accusations as well as saying that they would switch off the show if AJ is given the chop .
The tweet that was liked , read : `` If both @ Mo_Farah and @ Aj11Ace go tonight in the double eviction don ’ t think I will be bothered to watch the rest of the show as they are the only ones I am tuning in for tbh .
Most genuine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to the cameras all the time # ImACeleb # ajpritchard '' This would be followed by AJ having a little pop at Shane Richie during his exit interview with Ant and Dec , in which he said he was 'frustrated ' by Shane 's actions .
He hit out at Shane , saying : `` If you 're gon na do a job , do it properly . ''
When asked if it had made him frustrated , he replied : `` Maybe , I 'm not going to lie ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation could have be dealt with in a better way than it was .
He continued : “ I think the thing is resolving problems rather than letting them fester . ''
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Ahead of AJ Pritchard being given the boot from the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! camp his Twitter account took a swipe at some of the contestants and their actions
AJ Pritchard's family have taken a swipe at some his campmates by liking accusations of being 'fake' before he was evicted from I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
While AJ was in the castle camp, it is believed his family took over his social media to promote his stay on the ITV show.
The 26-year-old former Strictly Come Dancing professional had a bumpy relationship with EastEnders star Shane Richie.
The pair had clashed after the professional dancer felt that the actor was not pulling his weight in camp, after the chores had been dished out.
In a camp which was pretty harmonious for the best part of the series, the 'feud' between Shane and AJ was the only words of discontent and conflict that ITV producers could latch on to.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
AJ's time in the Gwrych Castle camp came to an end on Wednesday, when viewers voted him off alongside gold-winning athlete, Sir Mo Farah.
Before he left the castle, it would seem that his family had a dig at some of his campmates, accusing them of being 'fake' and "playing up to the cameras".
The Strictly star's Twitter account liked a tweet from a fan ahead of the evictions, who made the accusations as well as saying that they would switch off the show if AJ is given the chop.
The tweet that was liked, read: "If both @Mo_Farah and @Aj11Ace go tonight in the double eviction don’t think I will be bothered to watch the rest of the show as they are the only ones I am tuning in for tbh. Most genuine and down to Earth, not playing up to the cameras all the time #ImACeleb #ajpritchard"
Image: Aj11Ace/Twitter) Aj11Ace/Twitter)
This would be followed by AJ having a little pop at Shane Richie during his exit interview with Ant and Dec, in which he said he was 'frustrated' by Shane's actions.
He hit out at Shane, saying: "If you're gonna do a job, do it properly."
When asked if it had made him frustrated, he replied: "Maybe, I'm not going to lie!"
AJ added that he felt that the situation could have be dealt with in a better way than it was.
He continued: “I think the thing is resolving problems rather than letting them fester."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-03--Stacey Solomon shops in Primark at 4am and treats Rex to first Maccies breakfast

Stacey Solomon could n't resist some early hours shopping as she headed to Primark at 4am .
The Loose Women star and mum-of-three admitted she was restless after her sister told her the store keeps its doors open 24/7 .
Sharing a video of her entering the store , she wrote : `` So I woke up at 4am and went for a late night early morning nose .
`` I just walked around for ages .
I have to say # IworkwithPrimark on these - I did NOT get paid to go to Primark at 4am , it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stacey picked up a few bits and bobs , including some Christmas presents , before she headed home , stopping off at McDonald 's on the way home .
`` Picked up some essentials for the boys & some Christmas presents ... '' she wrote , `` then stopped of at Maccy D 's on the way home .
`` I think this might be Rex 's first McDonald 's breakfast and he was definitely loving it ! ''
Stacey followed with a snap of her beaming boys , as well as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in .
Stacey shares the tot with partner Joe Swash , while she also has Zachary and Leighton from previous relationships .
Joe also has teenage son Harry , with ex Emma Sophocleous .
Stacey recently shared a heartfelt message about 2020 's `` heartache '' as she , Joe and the boys decked the halls for Christmas .
She wrote : `` Hello December ...
The winter door is finally finished .
`` And this morning was the most beautiful sunny December day I 've ever seen , so I woke everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matching outfits on and take a picture .
`` Luckily it was something different from the everyday school run and I had advent calendars to persuade them so they were on board. ''
It feels like December has just come around in a flash but at the same time this year has hardly 'flown by ' .
So I just wanted to say ...
It 's been really awful for so many over the past months and is still so hard for lots ... '' I 'm so sorry for all those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heartache and loss of this year . ''
She added : `` I 'm so thankful for you all .
Every single message , bit of kindness , the laughs and the tears .
`` You made this year such a special one for us so far , and we could n't have done some days without you .
`` Love you to the moon and back .
From Me , Joe and ALL of our boys . ''

Stacey Solomon told fans that she couldn't sleep knowing that Primark was open around the clock and couldn't resist popping in for a look at the deals
Stacey Solomon shops in Primark at 4am and treats Rex to his first Maccies breakfast
Stacey Solomon couldn't resist some early hours shopping as she headed to Primark at 4am.
The Loose Women star and mum-of-three admitted she was restless after her sister told her the store keeps its doors open 24/7.
Sharing a video of her entering the store, she wrote: "So I woke up at 4am and went for a late night early morning nose.
"I just walked around for ages. I have to say #IworkwithPrimark on these - I did NOT get paid to go to Primark at 4am, it's just the rules on here."
Stacey picked up a few bits and bobs, including some Christmas presents, before she headed home, stopping off at McDonald's on the way home.
Image: staceysolomon/Instagram) staceysolomon/Instagram)
"Picked up some essentials for the boys & some Christmas presents..." she wrote, "then stopped of at Maccy D's on the way home.
"I think this might be Rex's first McDonald's breakfast and he was definitely loving it!"
Stacey followed with a snap of her beaming boys, as well as one of a grinning Rex as he tucked in.
Stacey shares the tot with partner Joe Swash, while she also has Zachary and Leighton from previous relationships.
Joe also has teenage son Harry, with ex Emma Sophocleous.
Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram) Stacey Solomon/Instagram) Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram) Stacey Solomon/Instagram)
Stacey recently shared a heartfelt message about 2020's "heartache" as she, Joe and the boys decked the halls for Christmas.
She wrote: "Hello December... The winter door is finally finished.
"And this morning was the most beautiful sunny December day I've ever seen, so I woke everyone up really early just to put our matching outfits on and take a picture.
"Luckily it was something different from the everyday school run and I had advent calendars to persuade them so they were on board.
Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram) Stacey Solomon/Instagram) Image: Stacey Solomon/Instagram) Stacey Solomon/Instagram)
" It feels like December has just come around in a flash but at the same time this year has hardly 'flown by'. So I just wanted to say... It's been really awful for so many over the past months and is still so hard for lots...
"I'm so sorry for all those who have struggled and for all of the heartache and loss of this year."
She added: "I'm so thankful for you all. Every single message, bit of kindness, the laughs and the tears.
"You made this year such a special one for us so far, and we couldn't have done some days without you.
"Love you to the moon and back. From Me, Joe and ALL of our boys."


thedailymirror--2020-12-03--Sarah Harding is 'regularly in touch with Girls Aloud stars' amid cancer battle

Sarah Harding has reportedly grown closer to her Girls Aloud stars again .
The Girls Aloud crew - including Cheryl , Nadine Coyle , Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh - have come together to support their fellow former bandmate Sarah .
It 's emerged the former band have been in touch regularly amid Sarah 's brave battle against advanced-stage cancer .
They have all been supportive of Sarah 's latest venture to write her autobiography Hear Me Out .
Her book will capture Sarah 's story from childhood through to winning Popstars : The Rivals in 2002 with her Girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spotlight that followed .
A source told The Sun : “ The girls are in touch regularly .
`` Everybody is putting the past behind them — the book is Sarah ’ s way of doing that for good .
“ It feels therapeutic and cathartic to get it all down.
” All the Girls Aloud stars rallied around Sarah as they publicly showed their support for her new autobiography .
They all took to Instagram to share thoughtful and lovely messages about Sarah 's new book .
Cheryl wrote : `` Well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read ... Love you . ''
Nadine added : `` My lovely Sarah has a book coming out and I ca n't wait to read what she got up to when I was getting up to it with her ! ''
Nicola penned : `` So proud of you for delivering this . ''
Sarah revealed she was going to be releasing an autobiography Hear Me Out in time for Christmas .
The singer had just finished writing her book this week and she turned to Instagram to thank fans for their support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Thank you so much for all the messages of love and support that I ’ ve received since my last post .
Everyone has been so kind and reading your comments and DMs has been such a huge source of strength to me .
`` I can ’ t deny that things are tough right now but I ’ m fighting as hard as I possibly can and being as brave as I know how . ''
Sarah explained the book was such a positive focus between trips to the hospital for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on : `` In September the lovely people at Ebury Publishing asked me if I would be interested in writing a book about my life story .
`` It came at such a good time for me as it ’ s given me something fun and positive to focus on while I ’ ve been stuck at home in between trips to the hospital for treatment .
`` I ’ ve nearly finished it now and this week Mum and I have been looking though old photos choosing which ones to include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas and I ’ m really proud of it .
I hope you ’ ll like it .
`` Sending lots of love to everyone – I hope you ’ re all keeping well - S x . ''

Sarah Harding and her former Girls Aloud bandmates have been in regular contact amid her fight against cancer. They all showed their support for the singer's new autobiography
Sarah Harding has reportedly grown closer to her Girls Aloud stars again.
The Girls Aloud crew - including Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh - have come together to support their fellow former bandmate Sarah.
It's emerged the former band have been in touch regularly amid Sarah's brave battle against advanced-stage cancer.
They have all been supportive of Sarah's latest venture to write her autobiography Hear Me Out.
Her book will capture Sarah's story from childhood through to winning Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 with her Girls Aloud bandmates and the years in the spotlight that followed.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
A source told The Sun : “The girls are in touch regularly.
"Everybody is putting the past behind them — the book is Sarah’s way of doing that for good.
“It feels therapeutic and cathartic to get it all down.”
Image: sarahnicoleharding/Instagram) sarahnicoleharding/Instagram)
All the Girls Aloud stars rallied around Sarah as they publicly showed their support for her new autobiography.
They all took to Instagram to share thoughtful and lovely messages about Sarah's new book.
Cheryl wrote: "Well this is going to be an interesting read... Love you."
Image: Copyright unknown) Copyright unknown)
Nadine added: "My lovely Sarah has a book coming out and I can't wait to read what she got up to when I was getting up to it with her!"
Nicola penned: "So proud of you for delivering this."
Kimberley typed out: "So proud."
Sarah revealed she was going to be releasing an autobiography Hear Me Out in time for Christmas.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The singer had just finished writing her book this week and she turned to Instagram to thank fans for their support.
She wrote: "Hi everyone. Thank you so much for all the messages of love and support that I’ve received since my last post. Everyone has been so kind and reading your comments and DMs has been such a huge source of strength to me.
"I can’t deny that things are tough right now but I’m fighting as hard as I possibly can and being as brave as I know how."
Image: PA) PA)
Sarah explained the book was such a positive focus between trips to the hospital for treatment and being at home.
She went on: "In September the lovely people at Ebury Publishing asked me if I would be interested in writing a book about my life story.
"It came at such a good time for me as it’s given me something fun and positive to focus on while I’ve been stuck at home in between trips to the hospital for treatment.
"I’ve nearly finished it now and this week Mum and I have been looking though old photos choosing which ones to include. It’ll be out after Christmas and I’m really proud of it. I hope you’ll like it.
"Sending lots of love to everyone – I hope you’re all keeping well - S x."


thedailymirror--2020-12-03--Arteta's message after Arsenal's Rapid Vienna thrashing and supporters' return

Mikel Arteta thanked the Arsenal fans for a “ very special ” night at the Emirates .
The 2,000 supporters allowed in cheered their team to a comfortable victory and despite the small number still whipped up an incredible atmosphere .
Gunners boss Arteta said : “ It was very special , we had 2,000 but it felt like many more .
It makes a huge difference and thanks to them for coming and supporting the team .
`` The club has made such an effort to make sure today everything was set up in the right way so hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were tremendous for us .
“ The boys showed great energy and character on the pitch .
`` The boys wanted it I could see from the start they wanted it , they were hurt from previous game they showed the attitude and desire that is required .
“ We were aggressive , we wanted to put the ball in the box we created chances .
Now we have another one on Sunday.
” Man of the match Alexandre Lacazette scored a 25 yard screamer while Pablo Mari , Eddie Nketiah and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal overwhelmed Rapid Vienna to record their fifth straight win in the competition .
It was Lacazette ’ s first goal in three months and the players clearly benefited from the support in the stadium .
Lacazette added : “ It was amazing .
We are so happy to see the fans , they really helped us in the game .
`` Even in the bad moments they helped us play good .
“ It ’ s really nice when the fans are behind us , it was not easy for me the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fans behind me and the team is really nice and I really enjoyed that .
“ Tonight we wanted to enjoy and have the fifth win in a row , now we have time to focus for the derby and we will see on Sunday what the side is.
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The Gunners ran out 4-1 winners over the Austrian side at the Emirates on Thursday night, as they continued their perfect Europa League record
Mikel Arteta thanked the Arsenal fans for a “very special” night at the Emirates.
The 2,000 supporters allowed in cheered their team to a comfortable victory and despite the small number still whipped up an incredible atmosphere.
Gunners boss Arteta said: “It was very special, we had 2,000 but it felt like many more. It makes a huge difference and thanks to them for coming and supporting the team.
"The club has made such an effort to make sure today everything was set up in the right way so hopefully the fans had a good night, they were tremendous for us.
“The boys showed great energy and character on the pitch.
"The boys wanted it I could see from the start they wanted it, they were hurt from previous game they showed the attitude and desire that is required.
Image: PA) PA)
“We were aggressive, we wanted to put the ball in the box we created chances. Now we have another one on Sunday.”
Man of the match Alexandre Lacazette scored a 25 yard screamer while Pablo Mari, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith-Rowe were also on target as Arsenal overwhelmed Rapid Vienna to record their fifth straight win in the competition.
It was Lacazette’s first goal in three months and the players clearly benefited from the support in the stadium.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Lacazette added: “It was amazing. We are so happy to see the fans, they really helped us in the game.
"Even in the bad moments they helped us play good.
“It’s really nice when the fans are behind us, it was not easy for me the last couple of weeks but to see the fans behind me and the team is really nice and I really enjoyed that.
“Tonight we wanted to enjoy and have the fifth win in a row, now we have time to focus for the derby and we will see on Sunday what the side is.”
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thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Carole Baskin gives update on employee whose arm was almost torn off by tiger

Tiger King star Carole Baskin has given an update on her employee who suffered a horrific injury from a tiger at her sanctuary on Thursday .
Carole , 59 , appeared on Loose Women where she spoke to hosts Jane Moore , Nadia Sawahla and Kaye Adams .
Volunteer Candy Crouser , 69 , almost lost her arm after she broke protocol by sticking her arm into a tiger named Kimba 's cage .
Carole said : `` She is recovering in the hospital , it looks like they were able to save her arm , and we were so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get an update from her husband today , but as you can imagine , with Covid , we ca n't visit her , only one person can go in and that 's him .
`` So we are really relying on him to keep her up to date with her recovery . ''
Carole also explained about her non-sexual relationship with a woman in the 1980s which grabbed headlines earlier this year .
Carole had put an advert in a newspaper for someone to cook and clean for her , with `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman responded .
She said : `` I have always seen men and women equally and I do n't have a preference one way or the other , and boy did that get blown out of proportion .
`` Back in the 80s I had actually run an ad in the paper because I do n't cook , I do n't clean , I 'm a workaholic .
`` And so my ad said something to the effect of , 'Wife needed cooking and cleaning a must , no sex required ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and she was a great friend , she cooked and cleaned and took care of everything I needed , except for having a relationship because she was definitely a heterosexual , and I never even attempted anything with her because I knew that was not her leaning . ''

Carol Baskin gives update on employee whose arm was almost torn off
Carol Baskin gives update on employee whose arm was almost torn off
Carole Baskin appeared on Loose Women where she updated viewers on the condition of a volunteer at Big Cat Rescue who almost had her arm bitten off by a tiger yesterday
Carole Baskin gives update on employee whose arm was almost torn off by tiger
Tiger King star Carole Baskin has given an update on her employee who suffered a horrific injury from a tiger at her sanctuary on Thursday.
Carole, 59, appeared on Loose Women where she spoke to hosts Jane Moore, Nadia Sawahla and Kaye Adams.
Volunteer Candy Crouser, 69, almost lost her arm after she broke protocol by sticking her arm into a tiger named Kimba's cage.
Carole said: "She is recovering in the hospital, it looks like they were able to save her arm, and we were so thankful of that.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I hope to get an update from her husband today, but as you can imagine, with Covid, we can't visit her, only one person can go in and that's him.
"So we are really relying on him to keep her up to date with her recovery."
Carole also explained about her non-sexual relationship with a woman in the 1980s which grabbed headlines earlier this year.
Carole had put an advert in a newspaper for someone to cook and clean for her, with "no sex required", and the woman responded.
She said: "I have always seen men and women equally and I don't have a preference one way or the other, and boy did that get blown out of proportion.
"Back in the 80s I had actually run an ad in the paper because I don't cook, I don't clean, I'm a workaholic.
Image: Sunday Mirror/Andy Stenning) Sunday Mirror/Andy Stenning)
"And so my ad said something to the effect of, 'Wife needed cooking and cleaning a must, no sex required'.
"And she responded to that, and she was a great friend, she cooked and cleaned and took care of everything I needed, except for having a relationship because she was definitely a heterosexual, and I never even attempted anything with her because I knew that was not her leaning."
* Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV at 12:30pm


thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Scott Thomas vows not to spiral out of control after tragic death of his dad

Scott Thomas said that he will not 'spiral out of control ' as he comes to terms with the tragic loss of his dad Dougie James .
Dougie - a soul singer and dad to Scott , Ryan and Adam Thomas - died at the end of November at the age of 72 .
His cause of death has not yet been revealed .
Love Island star Scott Thomas took to social media today to thank his fans for their support and also address how the family have been coping within the last week .
Sitting in his car , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brothers are sad , everyone is doing OK .
He has also vowed to channel the emotion that he is feeling into keeping positive and active .
`` I wanted to first of all thank everyone for the lovely messages for me and the boys , it means a lot .
I 'm OK , I know a lot of people are worried about me ...
It 's just a very sad time and anyone who loses their dad knows how sad it is , '' Scott told his followers .
`` But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OK , I 'm strong and I 'm going to use this pain to drive me forward and channel it in the right way .
He added : `` I 'm not going to spiral out of control .
I 've been back trying to train ... at the same time I 'm going to take some time for myself as well because I know how important it is to get that space . ''
Scott and his brothers grew close to their dad last year when they all starred in the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Scott 's home , and the television star said he was grateful to have had that time .
He continued : `` I 'm just really grateful for the time I got with my dad .
I had the most amazing six months with him living under my roof .
We had the best time ever and I 'm just so grateful and I just ca n't believe how lucky I am to have had him there with me and I cherished every moment .
Later in the emotional clip , Scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close with their family .
`` Make sure you take that time for your family , make sure you keep them close , thats my biggest lesson from this . ''
The Love Islander went on to add that his brothers are also OK but everyone is just feeling sad at the loss of their dad .
Scott , Ryan and Adam had a fraught relationship with their dad - who had walked out on the family when they were young .
Dougie only reappeared when the boys were already teenagers .
Last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patch up their relationship when they embarked on a trip with their dad to India .
Titled Mancs in Mumbai , Dougie and his sons retraced the footsteps of grandfather Nolan - who had moved from India to the UK in 1947 .
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Scott Thomas vows not to spiral out of control after death of his dad
Scott Thomas vows not to spiral out of control after death of his dad
Scott Thomas has shared an update about how his family are doing following the death of dad Dougie James. The reality star has vowed to channel his emotions into keeping positive
Scott Thomas vows not to spiral out of control after tragic death of dad Dougie James
Scott Thomas said that he will not 'spiral out of control' as he comes to terms with the tragic loss of his dad Dougie James.
Dougie - a soul singer and dad to Scott, Ryan and Adam Thomas - died at the end of November at the age of 72. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.
Love Island star Scott Thomas took to social media today to thank his fans for their support and also address how the family have been coping within the last week.
Sitting in his car, Scott explained that while he and his brothers are sad, everyone is doing OK.
He has also vowed to channel the emotion that he is feeling into keeping positive and active.
Image: scott.thomas/Instagram) scott.thomas/Instagram)
"I wanted to first of all thank everyone for the lovely messages for me and the boys, it means a lot. I'm OK, I know a lot of people are worried about me... It's just a very sad time and anyone who loses their dad knows how sad it is," Scott told his followers.
"But at the same time, I'm OK, I'm strong and I'm going to use this pain to drive me forward and channel it in the right way.
He added: "I'm not going to spiral out of control. I've been back trying to train... at the same time I'm going to take some time for myself as well because I know how important it is to get that space."
Image: scott.thomas/Instagram) scott.thomas/Instagram)
Scott and his brothers grew close to their dad last year when they all starred in the show Mancs in Mumbai.
Dougie then lived at Scott's home, and the television star said he was grateful to have had that time.
He continued: "I'm just really grateful for the time I got with my dad. I had the most amazing six months with him living under my roof. We had the best time ever and I'm just so grateful and I just can't believe how lucky I am to have had him there with me and I cherished every moment.
Later in the emotional clip, Scott urged his followers to try and stay close with their family.
"Make sure you take that time for your family, make sure you keep them close, thats my biggest lesson from this."
The Love Islander went on to add that his brothers are also OK but everyone is just feeling sad at the loss of their dad.
Scott, Ryan and Adam had a fraught relationship with their dad - who had walked out on the family when they were young.
Dougie only reappeared when the boys were already teenagers.
Last year, the trio were able to patch up their relationship when they embarked on a trip with their dad to India.
Titled Mancs in Mumbai, Dougie and his sons retraced the footsteps of grandfather Nolan - who had moved from India to the UK in 1947.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer handed injury boost ahead of Man Utd's trip to West Ham

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful Marcus Rashford can recover to be part of Manchester United 's squad to face West Ham .
Rashford came off with a shoulder injury during United 's 3-1 Champions League defeat at home to Paris St Germain on Wednesday .
Although Rashford did not take part in full training on Friday , United boss Solskjaer said he hopes the forward can be included in his travelling party .
“ Marcus has been training this morning , not fully , but he joined in with the group , ” said Solskjaer .
“ His shoulder stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's been getting treatment and hopefully he 'll be part of the squad that travels , we 'll see after training.
” United 's game away to West Ham will be the first time both sides will have played in front of fans since supporters were allowed to return to games , albeit in limited numbers .
Solskjaer said : “ It 'll be great playing in front of fans , we 're looking forward to it .
“ We wo n't have our fans there , but will have to use the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and try to make them quiet and edgy .
“ We 're looking forward to it .
It 's great to see fans back in a stadium and hopefully we 'll get them back at Old Trafford soon.
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Rashford scored a first-half equaliser for United against PSG but was replaced in the 74th minute by Paul Pogba , shortly after the Ligue 1 giants restored their lead through Marquinhos .
Meanwhile , United 's only other injury concerns ahead of Saturday 's 5:30PM kick-off are Luke Shaw and Phil Jones .
Left-back Shaw may recover from a thigh injury in time for the trip to the London Stadium , but centre-half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not expected to feature until the new year .
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Red Devils boss Solskjaer has been handed a timely boost ahead of his side's trip to the London Stadium to face fifth-place West Ham in Saturday's evening kick-off
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful Marcus Rashford can recover to be part of Manchester United's squad to face West Ham.
Rashford came off with a shoulder injury during United's 3-1 Champions League defeat at home to Paris St Germain on Wednesday.
Although Rashford did not take part in full training on Friday, United boss Solskjaer said he hopes the forward can be included in his travelling party.
“Marcus has been training this morning, not fully, but he joined in with the group,” said Solskjaer.
“His shoulder stopped him finishing the game, so he's been getting treatment and hopefully he'll be part of the squad that travels, we'll see after training.”
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
United's game away to West Ham will be the first time both sides will have played in front of fans since supporters were allowed to return to games, albeit in limited numbers.
Solskjaer said: “It'll be great playing in front of fans, we're looking forward to it.
“We won't have our fans there, but will have to use the energy and thrive off the home fans and try to make them quiet and edgy.
“We're looking forward to it. It's great to see fans back in a stadium and hopefully we'll get them back at Old Trafford soon.”
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Rashford scored a first-half equaliser for United against PSG but was replaced in the 74th minute by Paul Pogba, shortly after the Ligue 1 giants restored their lead through Marquinhos.
Meanwhile, United's only other injury concerns ahead of Saturday's 5:30PM kick-off are Luke Shaw and Phil Jones.
Left-back Shaw may recover from a thigh injury in time for the trip to the London Stadium, but centre-half Jones is a long-term absentee and is not expected to feature until the new year.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Does it matter that Rishi Sunak parties like the millionaire he is?

If there is an upside to having a millionaire , ex-Goldman Sachs banker with his own hedge fund running the nation 's finances , it is that we could expect him to make us some money .
Instead , Rishi Sunak has so far cost us £280bn mostly misspent on the wrong bits of Covid-19 , knocked £4bn off aid so he can spend £4bn more on war , and promised to give public services money they were already getting .
The economy has taken its worst kicking in 300 years not because of coronavirus , but because he handled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He bailed out business instead of people , and even now , when failed businesses are dragging people down with them , he still argues in Cabinet for the needs of business to be put first .
Free school meals are too expensive .
An extra £20 a week on Universal Credit is something you should be grateful for .
Four million people need a pay freeze , because everyone has to suffer .
Do they , though ?
Sunak 's debts and cock-ups would make perfect sense , if he was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 10am and picks his nags only after finishing the fourth .
Instead he is highly-intelligent , personally successful , and yet somehow still unable to compute that £3.4bn from a public sector pay freeze does n't constitute even a drop in the ocean of the money we do n't have .
A pay rise for them would make just as little difference , but it would at least mean that 4m people could shop .
People can survive the failure of a business , if they can pay the bills .
People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses can not survive without customers who have money to spend , and they certainly ca n't magic them up when the dole queue is 2m long , or 4m public servants are counting every penny .
Someone who has spent his life making money should have learned that .
But Rishi 's problem is that he worked in the international markets , and has never had to count pennies .
When he worked as a waiter , it was `` for fun '' in the school holidays from private Winchester College .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and by the age of 29 was setting up a hedge fund with friends using start-up capital of £700m .
He 's been lucky - but it 's bad luck that teaches the best lessons .
When I worked as a waitress , it was so I could buy a car .
Helping the chef in the kitchen taught me how to calm down someone armed with a knife .
Losing jobs gave me resilience , going freelance taught me book-keeping .
At 29 I was getting divorced , developing epilepsy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my head : and I 'm one of the luckier ones .
Others less fortunate found no fortune in their bad luck .
They 're still waiting tables , or furloughed on 80 % of the minimum wage with 100 % of the bills .
They became ill , or their businesses closed .
When you have spent your entire adult life in global finance , recessions are localised blips you can move your investments out of .
But when you 're Chancellor of the United Kingdom , you need to help people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and ca n't move their money out of the jurisdiction .
It 's not Sunak 's fault he does not know how to do that .
And it 's not the Conservative Party 's fault it thought the bright , personable son of Punjabi migrants would make it look better .
He arguably makes a great show of what a good job he 's doing .
The problem is that it 's a show .
There are 3m people excluded from help , while businesses are so embarrassed by the millions he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it back .
There are 4m told they 're worth less than inflation .
There are billions of pounds lost to fraud and theft , while the taxman has been given barely any help to claw it back .
Free school meals that cost 0.1 % of what has been misspent on PPE are `` too expensive '' , while an extra £3 a day on £13 a day Universal Credit is called `` generous '' .
People are either `` economically inactive '' or `` unviable '' .
Now consider the story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with four children , and devotes herself to charity work , giving her time for free to help others .
She sounds like someone who lives in the Shires , with a Land Rover , and perhaps is an active member of the local Conservative Association .
In fact Natasha lives in a run-down part of Cardiff , her husband Carl lost his job a few years ago , and the family had to rely on supermarket vouchers from Save the Children for their food .
They saved their pennies for a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but had to raid the money tin during the pandemic .
She volunteers at her local community centre where she runs a donations shop of secondhand clothes and toys , so she can give something back by helping her neighbours .
She sees the struggle , because she lives it .
Natasha 's family has no economic value .
They 've paid taxes in the past , and survive as much on charity as on benefits .
And were Natasha made Chancellor of the Exchequer , you can be sure that businesses would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were actually embarrassed by them .
You can bet your bottom dollar that schoolchildren would get fed , the taxman would be given the resources to hunt down thieves , and employment schemes would be up and running now , not in 3 years ' time .
If Natasha had been luckier , she might have been able to make her family richer .
The fact her life has been different to Sunak 's is not her fault , but then she has n't sought responsibility for running the country .
Sunak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recruited , promoted , and voted for him , thought his background as a millionaire married to daughter of a billionaire showed he knew how to make money .
But all it shows is that he does n't notice how outrageously overpriced his coffee mug is .
So how could he see overpriced PPE , or the point of paying every adult £1,000 a month during a pandemic to prevent economic disaster , or that `` unviable '' people are precisely the sort many of us ca n't do without ?
It matters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to join a club he rarely visits .
It matters that his wife wears £2,000 of designer clobber for an after-work drink .
It matters that he set up his own business , but with such a vast cushion that he has seen no reason to help those without a safety net .
Had he enjoyed all his good luck , and still been able to see the best way to get help to the stragglers , he 'd be a great Chancellor , and an `` economically unviable '' hedge fund manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or fretted , he 'd know how the 7m people he 's declined to help are feeling now , and he 'd make a fine Prime Minister one day .
But because he 's a great banker , he 's a poor politician , unable to see the need for help never mind find the means of delivering it .
He 's an `` economically unviable '' Chancellor , who still argues the pandemic matters less than profits even as we tumble into his debts .
If the man in charge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children go hungry , then he 's not up to the job of spending cash our wisely , or well .
He puts on a great show , but that 's it .

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Does it really matter that Rishi Sunak parties at a nightclub for millionaires while children go hungry?
If there is an upside to having a millionaire, ex-Goldman Sachs banker with his own hedge fund running the nation's finances, it is that we could expect him to make us some money.
Instead, Rishi Sunak has so far cost us £280bn mostly misspent on the wrong bits of Covid-19, knocked £4bn off aid so he can spend £4bn more on war, and promised to give public services money they were already getting.
The economy has taken its worst kicking in 300 years not because of coronavirus, but because he handled the problems it caused so badly. He bailed out business instead of people, and even now, when failed businesses are dragging people down with them, he still argues in Cabinet for the needs of business to be put first.
Free school meals are too expensive. An extra £20 a week on Universal Credit is something you should be grateful for. Four million people need a pay freeze, because everyone has to suffer.
Do they, though?
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Sunak's debts and cock-ups would make perfect sense, if he was a gambling addict who has his first pint at 10am and picks his nags only after finishing the fourth. Instead he is highly-intelligent, personally successful, and yet somehow still unable to compute that £3.4bn from a public sector pay freeze doesn't constitute even a drop in the ocean of the money we don't have.
A pay rise for them would make just as little difference, but it would at least mean that 4m people could shop.
People can survive the failure of a business, if they can pay the bills. People can set up another business. But businesses cannot survive without customers who have money to spend, and they certainly can't magic them up when the dole queue is 2m long, or 4m public servants are counting every penny.
Someone who has spent his life making money should have learned that. But Rishi's problem is that he worked in the international markets, and has never had to count pennies.
Image: HMT) HMT)
When he worked as a waiter, it was "for fun" in the school holidays from private Winchester College. He went from Oxford to Goldman Sachs, and by the age of 29 was setting up a hedge fund with friends using start-up capital of £700m. He's been lucky - but it's bad luck that teaches the best lessons.
When I worked as a waitress, it was so I could buy a car. Helping the chef in the kitchen taught me how to calm down someone armed with a knife. Losing jobs gave me resilience, going freelance taught me book-keeping. At 29 I was getting divorced, developing epilepsy, and fighting to keep a roof over my head: and I'm one of the luckier ones.
Others less fortunate found no fortune in their bad luck. They're still waiting tables, or furloughed on 80% of the minimum wage with 100% of the bills. They became ill, or their businesses closed.
When you have spent your entire adult life in global finance, recessions are localised blips you can move your investments out of. But when you're Chancellor of the United Kingdom, you need to help people who cannot afford to eat out, and can't move their money out of the jurisdiction.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It's not Sunak's fault he does not know how to do that. And it's not the Conservative Party's fault it thought the bright, personable son of Punjabi migrants would make it look better. He arguably makes a great show of what a good job he's doing. The problem is that it's a show.
There are 3m people excluded from help, while businesses are so embarrassed by the millions he's thrown at them they're handing it back. There are 4m told they're worth less than inflation.
There are billions of pounds lost to fraud and theft, while the taxman has been given barely any help to claw it back.
Free school meals that cost 0.1% of what has been misspent on PPE are "too expensive", while an extra £3 a day on £13 a day Universal Credit is called "generous". People are either "economically inactive" or "unviable".
Now consider the story of Natasha Hayes. She is married with four children, and devotes herself to charity work, giving her time for free to help others. She sounds like someone who lives in the Shires, with a Land Rover, and perhaps is an active member of the local Conservative Association.
Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency) Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency)
In fact Natasha lives in a run-down part of Cardiff, her husband Carl lost his job a few years ago, and the family had to rely on supermarket vouchers from Save the Children for their food. They saved their pennies for a few treats for the children at Christmas, but had to raid the money tin during the pandemic.
She volunteers at her local community centre where she runs a donations shop of secondhand clothes and toys, so she can give something back by helping her neighbours. She sees the struggle, because she lives it.
Natasha's family has no economic value. They've paid taxes in the past, and survive as much on charity as on benefits. And were Natasha made Chancellor of the Exchequer, you can be sure that businesses would not be given so big a bailout they were actually embarrassed by them.
You can bet your bottom dollar that schoolchildren would get fed, the taxman would be given the resources to hunt down thieves, and employment schemes would be up and running now, not in 3 years' time.
If Natasha had been luckier, she might have been able to make her family richer. The fact her life has been different to Sunak's is not her fault, but then she hasn't sought responsibility for running the country.
Sunak did. He, and those who recruited, promoted, and voted for him, thought his background as a millionaire married to daughter of a billionaire showed he knew how to make money.
But all it shows is that he doesn't notice how outrageously overpriced his coffee mug is. So how could he see overpriced PPE, or the point of paying every adult £1,000 a month during a pandemic to prevent economic disaster, or that "unviable" people are precisely the sort many of us can't do without?
It matters that he appears to have spent £1,800 to join a club he rarely visits. It matters that his wife wears £2,000 of designer clobber for an after-work drink. It matters that he set up his own business, but with such a vast cushion that he has seen no reason to help those without a safety net.
Had he enjoyed all his good luck, and still been able to see the best way to get help to the stragglers, he'd be a great Chancellor, and an "economically unviable" hedge fund manager. Had he ever struggled, feared, or fretted, he'd know how the 7m people he's declined to help are feeling now, and he'd make a fine Prime Minister one day.
But because he's a great banker, he's a poor politician, unable to see the need for help never mind find the means of delivering it. He's an "economically unviable" Chancellor, who still argues the pandemic matters less than profits even as we tumble into his debts.
If the man in charge of the purse-strings can party with millionaires while children go hungry, then he's not up to the job of spending cash our wisely, or well. He puts on a great show, but that's it.


thedailymirror--2020-12-04--Mariah Carey's secret signals to Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande in new video

Mariah Carey has teamed up with mega vocalists Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande in her newest festive hit .
And the world-famous singer , 50 , appeared to ensure she was the main event in the music video for Oh Santa with fans noticing that she cemented her title as head diva with a few subtle tricks .
As the footage begins - set in Santa 's workshop with dancing elves - Mariah can be seen solo on a platform in the middle of the set .
She then throws magic dust into the distance and Jennifer appears , followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on stage by Mariah .
Both Arianna , 27 , and Jennifer , 39 , can be seen in the clip dressed in forest green outfits .
Arianna wows in a velvet skater dress teamed with a matching bow in her hair and Jennifer dons a slink sequinned gown in the same colour with mesh gloves that feature an unusual fingertip-less design that allows her glitzy manicure to be seen .
Instead of colour coordinating with her two colleagues Mariah can be seen styled in a tartan mini skirt that features a daring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crafted out of olive green and festive red materials The subtle difference in the colour palette and flash-fleshing ensemble ensures that the vocal powerhouse stands out just a little more than her two hitmaker collaborators .
Elsewhere in the video , Mariah seems to urge Ariana to hit a higher note as she gestures up to the air whilst looking at her as they harmonize .
And in another section when Mariah does some vocal gymnastics she seems to project that she is the lead as she places her hand on Jennifer 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments under the YouTube post where they hailed Mariah for being the Queen of Christmas and others joked that she still managed to be front and centre despite being joined by two other divas .
One typed : `` Mariah Carey is our generation ’ s most recognizable artist during Christmas season .
She ’ s synonymous to the year ’ s most joyful time . ''
A second added : `` You know that this is a perfect combination vocal and aesthetic wise , Ariana with the soft and silky tone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and high belts , and Mariah owning it all LMAOOO . ''
A third typed : `` This is the real-life version of Mean Girls .
Good but Mariah doesn ’ t half think she ’ s the main attraction and Ariana has been given backing vocals at best . ''
Others penned : `` What the heck did I just witness !
!
!
Only Mariah Carey can have two Divas as back up singers then end the song with heavenly chords !
!
! ''
and `` Mariah proves once again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ icon in the industry , it 's been over thirty years since her debut and she 's still releasing bop after bop .
All of their voices sound incredible together and the Mimi/Ari simultaneous whistles left me ON THE FLOOR .
It 's so beautiful to see these powerful talented women uniting forces and creating something so special '' Do you have a story to sell ?
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Mariah Carey may have collaborated with fellow vocal powerhouses Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande for her latest Christmas song but she gave a number of hints to remind fans that she is the top diva
Mariah Carey has teamed up with mega-vocalists Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande in her newest festive hit.
And the world-famous singer, 50, appeared to ensure she was the main event in the music video for Oh Santa, with fans noticing that she cemented her title as head diva with a few subtle tricks.
As the footage begins - set in Santa's workshop with dancing elves - Mariah can be seen solo on a platform in the middle of the set.
She throws magic dust into the distance and Jennifer appears, followed by Ariana, who are both beckoned on stage by Mariah.
Image: mariahcarey/Youtube) mariahcarey/Youtube)
Both Ariana, 27, and Jennifer, 39, can be seen in the clip dressed in forest green outfits.
Ari wows in a velvet skater dress teamed with a matching bow in her hair and Jennifer dons a slinky sequinned gown in the same colour with mesh gloves that feature an unusual fingertip-less design that allows her glitzy manicure to be seen.
Image: mariahcarey/Youtube) mariahcarey/Youtube)
Instead of colour coordinating with her two colleagues, Mariah can be seen styled in a tartan mini skirt that features a daring split and bodice with a plunging neckline crafted out of olive green and festive red materials.
The subtle difference in the colour palette and flesh-flashing ensemble ensures that the vocal powerhouse stands out just a little more than her two collaborators.
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Elsewhere in the video, Mariah seems to urge Ariana to hit a higher note as she gestures up to the air while looking at her as they harmonize.
And in another section when Mariah does some vocal gymnastics, she seems to project that she is the lead as she places her hand on Jennifer's shoulder.
A number of fans left comments under the YouTube post where they hailed Mariah for being the Queen of Christmas, and others joked that she still managed to be front and centre despite being joined by two other divas.
One typed: "Mariah Carey is our generation’s most recognizable artist during Christmas season. She’s synonymous to the year’s most joyful time."
Image: mariahcarey/Youtube) mariahcarey/Youtube)
A second added: "You know that this is a perfect combination vocal and aesthetic wise, Ariana with the soft and silky tone with great whistles, JHud with the power and high belts, and Mariah owning it all LMAOOO."
A third typed: "This is the real-life version of Mean Girls. Good but Mariah doesn’t half think she’s the main attraction and Ariana has been given backing vocals at best."
Others penned: "What the heck did I just witness!!! Only Mariah Carey can have two Divas as back up singers then end the song with heavenly chords!!!" and "Mariah proves once again why she's a legend and an icon in the industry, it's been over thirty years since her debut and she's still releasing bop after bop. All of their voices sound incredible together and the Mimi/Ari simultaneous whistles left me ON THE FLOOR. It's so beautiful to see these powerful talented women uniting forces and creating something so special".
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thedailymirror--2020-12-04--I'm A Celebrity boss hints show will stay in Wales next year even if Covid ends

The ITV boss behind I 'm A Celebrity says it could remain in its new Welsh castle setting next year .
The series has traditionally been filmed in the Australian jungle , which is where the Bushtucker trials were created and where celebrities get to camp outside in glorious sunshine , miles from civilisation .
The show , hosted by Ant and Dec , moved to Gwrych Castle due to travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic , but the show has continued to pull in huge ratings with up to 12 million people regularly tuning in .
Asked if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying in Wales , Executive Producer Richard Cowles said : “ Australia has been I ’ m A Celebrity ’ s natural home and the Welsh version was born out of necessity rather than choice , but we ’ ve learned a lot and so maybe there is a UK incarnation of the show .
“ We will look at what being in Wales means for the format going forward .
Is it something we would want to do again , or do we want to return to Australia ?
” Speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It has been a different [ type of show ] because the environment is different , but it is absolutely as good as ever in terms of what audiences see on screen.
” Cowles also revealed that the new version had interested other TV channels around the world as it was cheaper to make .
It means there may be new versions of the show filmed in the coming year .
He said : “ Making the show in Australia is beyond the finances of some broadcasters so the idea of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ castle in Europe has proved to be quite an interesting prospect for some.
” The show celebrated its 20th series this year and plans are already beginning for next year as some celebrities are signed up and sworn to secrecy from as early as February .
*The I 'm A Celebrity final airs tonight from 9pm on ITV

I'm A Celebrity producers are weighing up their 2021 options after the staggering success of the show relocating to North Wales this year
I'm A Celebrity boss hints show will stay in Wales next year - even if Covid is over
The ITV boss behind I'm A Celebrity says it could remain in its new Welsh castle setting next year.
The series has traditionally been filmed in the Australian jungle, which is where the Bushtucker trials were created and where celebrities get to camp outside in glorious sunshine, miles from civilisation.
The show, hosted by Ant and Dec, moved to Gwrych Castle due to travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but the show has continued to pull in huge ratings with up to 12 million people regularly tuning in.
Asked if he was open to the prospect of staying in Wales, Executive Producer Richard Cowles said: “Australia has been I’m A Celebrity’s natural home and the Welsh version was born out of necessity rather than choice, but we’ve learned a lot and so maybe there is a UK incarnation of the show.
Image: Kieron McCarron/ITVITV/REX/Shutterstock) Kieron McCarron/ITVITV/REX/Shutterstock)
“We will look at what being in Wales means for the format going forward. Is it something we would want to do again, or do we want to return to Australia?”
Speaking to TV industry magazine Broadcast, he added: “It has been a different [type of show] because the environment is different, but it is absolutely as good as ever in terms of what audiences see on screen.”
Cowles also revealed that the new version had interested other TV channels around the world as it was cheaper to make. It means there may be new versions of the show filmed in the coming year.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
He said: “Making the show in Australia is beyond the finances of some broadcasters so the idea of being able to make it in a castle in Europe has proved to be quite an interesting prospect for some.”
The show celebrated its 20th series this year and plans are already beginning for next year as some celebrities are signed up and sworn to secrecy from as early as February.
*The I'm A Celebrity final airs tonight from 9pm on ITV