thedailymirror--2020-11-26--NHS Nightingale sent patients from 'very busy' hospital as lockdown end looms

The NHS Nightingale Hospital in Exeter will receive its first coronavirus patients on Thursday , officials have confirmed .
The 116-bed hospital built on the site of a former retail unit will treat people with Covid-19 , taking patients transferred from the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust as it is `` very busy '' .
A Nightingale Hospital Exeter spokeswoman said : `` The Nightingale Exeter will accept patients tomorrow who will be transferred from the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust ( RD & E ) , which is very busy .
`` We would ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government 's advice on observing the lockdown and social distancing so that we can keep patients safe . ''
Responding to the news , Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw tweeted : `` Very good news that the Exeter Nightingale hospital is finally opening for patients tomorrow to take pressure off the RD & E hospitals and other local NHS services to cope with unprecedented Covid-19 UK pressures . ''
In his response on Twitter , the Labour MP noted he had recently raised the issue with Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
Speaking virtually in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bradshaw told the Health Secretary his local NHS wanted to use the hospital , but did not then have the staff to do so .
He asked : `` What exactly is the purpose of the Nightingale hospitals when there are not the doctors and nurses to staff them ? ''
Mr Hancock replied there had been an increase of more than 13,000 nurses in the past year , as well as returning members of NHS staff .
He added : `` The Nightingale hospitals are incredibly important as additional surge capacity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff in the NHS having themselves each to look after a higher proportion of patients .
`` That surge is not something we want to put in place unless we have to , so having the Nightingales there is important . ''
Government figures show the number of Covid-19 patients in hospital in the South West has steadily risen over the previous weeks .
The data shows 34 patients were reported as being in hospital on October 1 , jumping to 437 on November 1 .
Figures for November 24 list 968 confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients reported on the same day were in mechanical ventilation beds .
Building work began on the Exeter site in May and was finished in July .
During the summer , the hospital was used for diagnostic tests , including around 200 CT scans and 100 ultrasounds .

The NHS Nightingale Hospital in Exeter has been sent its first coronavirus patients with the nearby hospital 'very busy' - just days before the national lockdown in England is due to end
NHS Nightingale sent Covid patients from 'very busy' hospital as lockdown end looms
The NHS Nightingale Hospital in Exeter will receive its first coronavirus patients on Thursday, officials have confirmed.
The 116-bed hospital built on the site of a former retail unit will treat people with Covid-19, taking patients transferred from the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust as it is "very busy".
A Nightingale Hospital Exeter spokeswoman said: "The Nightingale Exeter will accept patients tomorrow who will be transferred from the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E), which is very busy.
"We would ask that the public continue to observe the Government's advice on observing the lockdown and social distancing so that we can keep patients safe."
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Responding to the news, Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw tweeted: "Very good news that the Exeter Nightingale hospital is finally opening for patients tomorrow to take pressure off the RD&E hospitals and other local NHS services to cope with unprecedented Covid-19 UK pressures."
In his response on Twitter, the Labour MP noted he had recently raised the issue with Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
Speaking virtually in the Commons on November 10, Mr Bradshaw told the Health Secretary his local NHS wanted to use the hospital, but did not then have the staff to do so.
He asked: "What exactly is the purpose of the Nightingale hospitals when there are not the doctors and nurses to staff them?"
Mr Hancock replied there had been an increase of more than 13,000 nurses in the past year, as well as returning members of NHS staff.
He added: "The Nightingale hospitals are incredibly important as additional surge capacity, but part of that surge involves the staff in the NHS having themselves each to look after a higher proportion of patients.
"That surge is not something we want to put in place unless we have to, so having the Nightingales there is important."
Government figures show the number of Covid-19 patients in hospital in the South West has steadily risen over the previous weeks.
The data shows 34 patients were reported as being in hospital on October 1, jumping to 437 on November 1.
Figures for November 24 list 968 confirmed Covid-19 patients in hospital, and 70 patients reported on the same day were in mechanical ventilation beds.
Building work began on the Exeter site in May and was finished in July.
During the summer, the hospital was used for diagnostic tests, including around 200 CT scans and 100 ultrasounds.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Amanda Holden full of festive glamour as she matches Xmas tree and window blinds

Amanda Holden has once again brought some festive glamour to her followers as she shows off her Christmas tree .
The 49-year-old Britain 's Got Talent host is on the countdown to the big day , as well as reminding her fans that there are only days until her next single is released from her best selling album .
Amanda was full of coordination with her tree decorations as she posed in a £645 jade green crepe blouse from Christopher Kane , which she also matched to her window blinds , which hang behind her in the photo she posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show co-host was in sparkling form as she captioned the snap : `` 30 sleeps till Christmas but only 2 to go until my new single !
# TheCountdownIsOn '' Amanda ensured that her gorgeous physique was at its finest by offsetting her high-neck top with high-waist trousers from Zara .
The outfit was a seasonal match to her Christmas tree , which stood tall with opulent gold , green , turquoise and navy decorations .
While fans were loving the snap , there was also excitement in the comments section for Amanda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released on November 27 .
It is the next track to be released from her hugely successful album , Songs From My Heart , which was released in October .
Such has been the demand for Amanda 's music , she recently told her fans on Instagram : `` Songs From My Heart '' the biggest selling debut album by a female artist this year so far !
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This the second time in recent days that Amanda has brought some festive cheer to her social media , after she urged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's spirit by posing as a naughty Santa Claus .
She looked sensational at a Heart FM photoshoot in plunging red Santa dress with a hood and faux-fur detailing .
Amanda added candy cane striped tights and black heeled ankle boots adorned with white faux-fur and gold chains .
She was joined by Ashley Roberts and Jamie Theakston , who got into the spirit of the occasion with their looks .
Amanda captioned the post : `` Put up your tree this weekend tag me in to judge the best ... # christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell ?
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Amanda Holden is never one to shy away from a glamorous look and she has brought some season's cheer with her £645 top that matches her home's accessories
Amanda Holden full of festive glamour as she matches Christmas tree and window blinds
Amanda Holden has once again brought some festive glamour to her followers as she shows off her Christmas tree.
The 49-year-old Britain's Got Talent host is on the countdown to the big day, as well as reminding her fans that there are only days until her next single is released from her best selling album.
Amanda was full of coordination with her tree decorations as she posed in a £645 jade green crepe blouse from Christopher Kane, which she also matched to her window blinds, which hang behind her in the photo she posted on Instagram.
The Heart Radio breakfast show co-host was in sparkling form as she captioned the snap: "30 sleeps till Christmas but only 2 to go until my new single! #TheCountdownIsOn"
Image: Amanda Holden/Instagram) Amanda Holden/Instagram)
Amanda ensured that her gorgeous physique was at its finest by offsetting her high-neck top with high-waist trousers from Zara.
The outfit was a seasonal match to her Christmas tree, which stood tall with opulent gold, green, turquoise and navy decorations.
While fans were loving the snap, there was also excitement in the comments section for Amanda's new single, which is being released on November 27.
It is the next track to be released from her hugely successful album, Songs From My Heart, which was released in October.
Image: Amanda Holden/Instagram) Amanda Holden/Instagram)
Such has been the demand for Amanda's music, she recently told her fans on Instagram: "Songs From My Heart" the biggest selling debut album by a female artist this year so far!!!"
Here's something else making Christmas extra special this year: KFC’s new gravy Burger Box Meal This year may have been tough but it’s good to remember it has also served up some incredible stories of kindness, determination and joy in communities across the UK. And we think that calls for more…gravy! To add some festive cheer, and give us all more of what we love, the Colonel has a special gift for the nation: behold KFC’s new Gravy Burger Box Meal, featuring a fillet burger with added gravy! There’s also a new gravy boat to add lashings of legendary KFC gravy to your chicken burger, topped with a specially-dimpled hash brown that allows the gravy to pool over your meal. The sides have had a gravy upgrade too, mayonnaise becomes Gravynnaise…yes, that’s mayo with added KFC gravy! Click here to find out where you can grab your gravy burger
This the second time in recent days that Amanda has brought some festive cheer to her social media, after she urged her followers to get into the season's spirit by posing as a naughty Santa Claus.
She looked sensational at a Heart FM photoshoot in plunging red Santa dress with a hood and faux-fur detailing.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Amanda added candy cane striped tights and black heeled ankle boots adorned with white faux-fur and gold chains.
She was joined by Ashley Roberts and Jamie Theakston, who got into the spirit of the occasion with their looks.
Amanda captioned the post: "Put up your tree this weekend tag me in to judge the best ... #christmas".
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thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Heartbroken dad seeking new start after wife died wins £1m house - at £10 cost

A devastated husband who sought a fresh start after losing his wife to cancer has won a £1 million house - at the cost of a £10 charity draw dpnation .
Civil servant Ian Garrick , 56 , from Mablethorpe , Lincolnshire , said he wanted to try his luck after spotting the competition in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust on Facebook , but said he `` did n't think more of it '' after entering .
The father-of-three said the mansion prize was the boost he needed to carry on and start afresh after losing his wife , Julie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .
Describing the hardship he and his sons - James , 30 , Callum , 22 , and Nathan , 19 , - faced following the death of his wife , Mr Garrick said : `` We 've basically been in limbo , the house has been falling down around us .
`` We 've just been trying to hold each other together .
`` If I 'm honest , we needed some sort of boost to carry on .
`` My dream when entering the draw was to get away from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's happened .
`` I still ca n't get my head around it , it 's a new start for me , a new start for my sons , leaving some of the bad memories behind and starting again .
`` A new house , new experience and a new train of thought for us all is exactly what we need . ''
The 3,000 sq ft property in Cheadle Hulme , Cheshire , boasts four bedrooms , four bathrooms , large living areas and a state-of-the-art kitchen , as well as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a hot tub .
Mr Garrick said : `` I 'm not saying money is a cure for all problems but it will make life 's challenges positive ones .
`` Everyone is over the moon for me , I 've had messages from my close friends and colleagues saying 'it could n't have happened to a nicer guy ' .
`` I feel quite teary about it all , any cancer charity has my full support . ''
The competition , run by Los Angeles-based fundraising company Omaze , aims to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the next three years , with another million pound house draw to be announced in December .
James Oakes , senior vice president of Omaze in the UK , said : `` By offering incredible prizes like a million pound home , we 're giving people the chance to win , while also introducing charities to donors they would n't have access to otherwise .
`` We 're thrilled that Ian got to help out a charity that means a lot to him and can now enjoy this life-changing prize in time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive of Teenage Cancer Trust , said the pandemic has slashed the charity 's income by a third , with a shortfall of around £6 million a year .
She said : `` Earlier this year we launched an emergency fundraising appeal so we can protect our ability to provide vital specialist nursing and support across the UK .
`` Partnering with Omaze has been a vital way for us to complement that appeal , and we 're delighted by the incredible outcome of the million pound house draw .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and youth workers can continue providing exceptional care to young people with cancer when they need us the most . ''

Ian Garrick, from Mablethorpe, Lincs, has won a £1m house five years after losing his wife Julie tragically to breast cancer - he said the new house would be a 'new start' his family needs
Heartbroken dad seeking new start after wife died wins £1m house - at cost of £10
A devastated husband who sought a fresh start after losing his wife to cancer has won a £1 million house - at the cost of a £10 charity draw dpnation.
Civil servant Ian Garrick, 56, from Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, said he wanted to try his luck after spotting the competition in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust on Facebook, but said he "didn't think more of it" after entering.
The father-of-three said the mansion prize was the boost he needed to carry on and start afresh after losing his wife, Julie, to breast cancer nearly five years ago.
Describing the hardship he and his sons - James, 30, Callum, 22, and Nathan, 19, - faced following the death of his wife, Mr Garrick said: "We've basically been in limbo, the house has been falling down around us.
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"We've just been trying to hold each other together.
"If I'm honest, we needed some sort of boost to carry on.
"My dream when entering the draw was to get away from here for a fresh start and it's happened.
"I still can't get my head around it, it's a new start for me, a new start for my sons, leaving some of the bad memories behind and starting again.
"A new house, new experience and a new train of thought for us all is exactly what we need."
The 3,000 sq ft property in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, boasts four bedrooms, four bathrooms, large living areas and a state-of-the-art kitchen, as well as a standalone home office in the landscaped garden and a hot tub.
Image: PA) PA)
Mr Garrick said: "I'm not saying money is a cure for all problems but it will make life's challenges positive ones.
"Everyone is over the moon for me, I've had messages from my close friends and colleagues saying 'it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy'.
"I feel quite teary about it all, any cancer charity has my full support."
The competition, run by Los Angeles-based fundraising company Omaze, aims to raise £1 million for Teenage Cancer Trust over the next three years, with another million pound house draw to be announced in December.
James Oakes, senior vice president of Omaze in the UK, said: "By offering incredible prizes like a million pound home, we're giving people the chance to win, while also introducing charities to donors they wouldn't have access to otherwise.
Image: PA) PA)
"We're thrilled that Ian got to help out a charity that means a lot to him and can now enjoy this life-changing prize in time for Christmas."
Kate Collins, chief executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said the pandemic has slashed the charity's income by a third, with a shortfall of around £6 million a year.
She said: "Earlier this year we launched an emergency fundraising appeal so we can protect our ability to provide vital specialist nursing and support across the UK.
"Partnering with Omaze has been a vital way for us to complement that appeal, and we're delighted by the incredible outcome of the million pound house draw.
"The funds raised will help ensure our nurses and youth workers can continue providing exceptional care to young people with cancer when they need us the most."


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--UK 'has 50/50 chance' of being first country in world to roll out Covid vaccine

Britain has a 50/50 chance of being the first country to roll out a coronavirus vaccine , with a decision expected in days , it has been claimed .
The UK is in with a fighting chance of pipping the US and countries across the EU .
The Government has placed orders for 100 million doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine - enough to vaccinate most of the population - with rollout expected in the coming weeks if the jab is approved .
The candidate is the latest to go through final stage testing , which showed it to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Britain also has orders for 40 million doses of the jab from Pfizer and BioNTech , which has been shown to be 95 percent effective .
Another jab from Moderna , of which the UK has five million doses on order , is 95 percent effective , according to trial data .
A Government source has said it is `` very likely '' Pfizer will be the earliest vaccine licensed .
The source told The Sun : `` It ’ s looking pretty close and we could get a decision as early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s a 50/50 chance we could be the first country in the world to approve a vaccine for roll out . ''
It comes as care homes have reportedly been told to get permission from families to vaccinate residents amid the increased optimism .
With the elderly and vulnerable to be amongst the first to be given the jabs , care homes across the UK are preparing to inoculate residents - with the sector having been severely hit during the pandemic .
However , the Pfizer vaccine needs to be stored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in batches of 1,000 , presenting something of a logistical nightmare for the NHS .
Conversely , the Oxford vaccine , which is expected to be approved days later , can be stored in a normal fridge .
Frontline health workers are expected to be first in line for any jab , with dozens of hospital hubs to immediately begin immunising NHS staff .
A health source told The Sun : `` Health workers are a captive audience so it will be much quicker to get jabs in arms right from day one @ @

With three vaccines expected to be approved in the coming days, Britain has dozens of NHS hubs prepped to begin rolling out the vaccine to frontline workers - and could beat the US and EU nations
UK 'has 50/50 chance' of being first country in world to roll out coronavirus vaccine
Britain has a 50/50 chance of being the first country to roll out a coronavirus vaccine, with a decision expected in days, it has been claimed.
The UK is in with a fighting chance of pipping the US and countries across the EU.
The Government has placed orders for 100 million doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine - enough to vaccinate most of the population - with rollout expected in the coming weeks if the jab is approved.
The candidate is the latest to go through final stage testing, which showed it to be 90 percent effective in fighting the virus.
Britain also has orders for 40 million doses of the jab from Pfizer and BioNTech, which has been shown to be 95 percent effective.
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Another jab from Moderna, of which the UK has five million doses on order, is 95 percent effective, according to trial data.
A Government source has said it is "very likely" Pfizer will be the earliest vaccine licensed.
The source told The Sun : "It’s looking pretty close and we could get a decision as early as next week.
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"If so there’s a 50/50 chance we could be the first country in the world to approve a vaccine for roll out."
It comes as care homes have reportedly been told to get permission from families to vaccinate residents amid the increased optimism.
With the elderly and vulnerable to be amongst the first to be given the jabs, care homes across the UK are preparing to inoculate residents - with the sector having been severely hit during the pandemic.
However, the Pfizer vaccine needs to be stored at -70C and must only be thawed in batches of 1,000, presenting something of a logistical nightmare for the NHS.
Conversely, the Oxford vaccine, which is expected to be approved days later, can be stored in a normal fridge.
Frontline health workers are expected to be first in line for any jab, with dozens of hospital hubs to immediately begin immunising NHS staff.
A health source told The Sun: "Health workers are a captive audience so it will be much quicker to get jabs in arms right from day one."


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Chrissy Teigen in 'grief depression hole' after baby loss and quits social media

Chrissy Teigen has decided to step away from social media as she is in a `` grief depression hole '' following her heartbreaking loss of baby son Jack in September .
The 34-year-old model spoke out on Twitter about her feelings at the moment and how she will be falling silent on social media for a while as she grieves in private .
Writing on Twitter on Wednesday , Chrissy told her followers : `` I ’ m not tweeting much because I ’ m honestly in a bit of a grief depression hole but do not worry as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get better and I ’ ll be fixed soon . ''
Chrissy added : `` they ’ ll call when im better and ready for pickup and u can swing by and grab me ok ?
thank u and love you ! ''
There was confusion as to the sentiment of Chrissy 's tweet , with fans questioning what the references to `` they '' and `` u '' are in the wording .
Chrissy is married to singer John Legend and they have two children together .
One follower replied to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was supposed to be a DM but i hope your healing process is moving along . ''
Chrissy jokingly replied to them : `` lol no I don ’ t look in there it ’ s a podcast-asking cesspool . ''
Chrissy has been dealing with the emotions of her baby son Jack being born stillborn on September 30 , following complications in the pregnancy .
After her announcement on Twitter , Chrissy was inundated with messages from famous friends and fans alike .
Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen wrote `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red heart emojis .
Comedian Tommy Campbell told Chrissy that she was `` awesome '' and the cookbook author 's `` recipes have helped [ others ] in dealing with grief and through the pandemic . ''
He added : `` I hope you feel better soon . ''
Singer-songwriter Claire de Lune tweeted to Chrissy to `` take as much time as [ she ] need ! ''
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Chrissy Teigen has said that she will be taking a break from social media as she struggles to come to terms with the loss of her baby son Jack in September
Chrissy Teigen has decided to step away from social media as she is in a "grief depression hole" following her heartbreaking loss of baby son Jack in September.
The 34-year-old model spoke out on Twitter about her feelings at the moment and how she will be falling silent on social media for a while as she grieves in private.
Writing on Twitter on Wednesday, Chrissy told her followers: "I’m not tweeting much because I’m honestly in a bit of a grief depression hole but do not worry as I have so much help around me to get better and I’ll be fixed soon."
Chrissy added: "they’ll call when im better and ready for pickup and u can swing by and grab me ok? thank u and love you!"
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
There was confusion as to the sentiment of Chrissy's tweet, with fans questioning what the references to "they" and "u" are in the wording.
Chrissy is married to singer John Legend and they have two children together.
One follower replied to the tweet with: "feels like this was supposed to be a DM but i hope your healing process is moving along."
Chrissy jokingly replied to them: "lol no I don’t look in there it’s a podcast-asking cesspool."
Image: CHRISSY TEIGEN via REUTERS) CHRISSY TEIGEN via REUTERS)
Chrissy has been dealing with the emotions of her baby son Jack being born stillborn on September 30, following complications in the pregnancy.
After her announcement on Twitter, Chrissy was inundated with messages from famous friends and fans alike.
Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen wrote "Love you Chrissy" along with three red heart emojis.
Comedian Tommy Campbell told Chrissy that she was "awesome" and the cookbook author's "recipes have helped [others] in dealing with grief and through the pandemic."
He added: "I hope you feel better soon."
Singer-songwriter Claire de Lune tweeted to Chrissy to "take as much time as [she] need!"
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thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Mum slams 'insane' Amazon overpackaging as £1 decorations arrive in 3 huge boxes

A mum has slammed Amazon for 'insane ' overwrapping after three small Christmas decorations that would have fit in an envelope came separately packaged in three huge cardboard boxes .
Kaz Worton-Casey , 48 , ordered three sachets of £1 `` reindeer food '' to decorate her presents with earlier this month .
But the mum of two was left stunned when the three-inch packets turned up in separate boxes , each cushioned with more wrapping inside .
The hospice nurse , from Worthing , West Sussex , initially laughed at how ridiculous the packaging was , but has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unnecessary waste created .
She said : `` When these boxes turned up my husband was joking saying what have you ordered now and I thought I 've got no idea what these could be .
`` They were huge boxes but they were all light as a feather .
`` It was basically three tiny little sachets of reindeer food , they were all from the same retailer and they were all ordered at the same time .
`` They could have fitted them in one envelope or jiffy bag .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I thought please do n't let the other two be in these two other boxes but they were .
`` When we were opening them we had a bit of a laugh about it but then I thought this is n't even laughable , this is insane .
`` I would never normally put anything online but I just thought what an absolute waste of time , effort and packaging . ''
After recycling the 12x10 inch boxes and wrapping paper , Kaz contacted Amazon on Facebook to complain .
The retailer responded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue to the packaging team .
Kaz said : `` I try and do my bit for the planet like we all should .
`` It 's a difficult year to avoid online shopping and unnecessary packaging because of lockdown but it 's just frustrating when you see this .
`` The boxes probably cost more than what the decorations did . ''
An Amazon spokesperson said : `` Since 2008 , Amazon has made continued progress in reducing packaging waste , and using less packaging material .
`` Initiatives like the Frustration-Free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their products in an easy-to-open packaging that is 100 per cent recyclable and ready to ship to customers without Amazon boxes .
`` To date , Amazon has reduced the weight of outbound packaging by 33 per cent and eliminated over 914,000 tonnes of packaging material , the equivalent of over 1.6 billion shipping boxes . ''

Kaz Worton-Casey, 48, was amazed at the unnecessary packaging after ordered three sachets of £1 'reindeer food' to decorate her presents with earlier this month.
A mum has slammed Amazon for 'insane' overwrapping after three small Christmas decorations that would have fit in an envelope came separately packaged in three huge cardboard boxes.
Kaz Worton-Casey, 48, ordered three sachets of £1 "reindeer food" to decorate her presents with earlier this month.
But the mum of two was left stunned when the three-inch packets turned up in separate boxes, each cushioned with more wrapping inside.
The hospice nurse, from Worthing, West Sussex, initially laughed at how ridiculous the packaging was, but has since hit out at the global retailer for the unnecessary waste created.
She said: "When these boxes turned up my husband was joking saying what have you ordered now and I thought I've got no idea what these could be.
"They were huge boxes but they were all light as a feather.
Image: Mercury Press & Media Ltd.) Mercury Press & Media Ltd.)
"It was basically three tiny little sachets of reindeer food, they were all from the same retailer and they were all ordered at the same time.
"They could have fitted them in one envelope or jiffy bag.
"When I opened the first one I thought please don't let the other two be in these two other boxes but they were.
"When we were opening them we had a bit of a laugh about it but then I thought this isn't even laughable, this is insane.
Image: Mercury Press & Media Ltd.) Mercury Press & Media Ltd.) Image: Mercury Press & Media Ltd.) Mercury Press & Media Ltd.)
"I would never normally put anything online but I just thought what an absolute waste of time, effort and packaging."
After recycling the 12x10 inch boxes and wrapping paper, Kaz contacted Amazon on Facebook to complain.
The retailer responded by telling her they would flag the issue to the packaging team.
Kaz said: "I try and do my bit for the planet like we all should.
Image: Mercury Press & Media Ltd.) Mercury Press & Media Ltd.)
"It's a difficult year to avoid online shopping and unnecessary packaging because of lockdown but it's just frustrating when you see this.
"The boxes probably cost more than what the decorations did."
An Amazon spokesperson said: "Since 2008, Amazon has made continued progress in reducing packaging waste, and using less packaging material.
"Initiatives like the Frustration-Free packaging program, encourages manufacturers to package their products in an easy-to-open packaging that is 100 per cent recyclable and ready to ship to customers without Amazon boxes.
"To date, Amazon has reduced the weight of outbound packaging by 33 per cent and eliminated over 914,000 tonnes of packaging material, the equivalent of over 1.6 billion shipping boxes."


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Prince Harry 'supported by William and Charles' after wife Meghan's miscarriage

Prince Harry was supported through Meghan 's miscarriage by William and Charles , it has been claimed .
The Duke of Sussex , 36 , is said to have been able to reach out to his older brother and dad as he grieved over the loss of his unborn second child .
In a candid essay published in the New York Times , the duchess , 39 , described lying in a hospital bed in July `` watching my husband 's heart break '' before asking him : `` Are you okay ? ''
The couple - who stepped down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved into an £11million mansion in the secluded Montecito area of Santa Barbara in the same month as Meghan 's miscarriage .
A rift between William and Harry has been widely speculated to have developed in recent years , but reports suggest the Duke of Cambridge set any differences aside to support his mourning younger sibling .
Bereavement experts said Meghan 's revelation sent a powerful message to other mothers , and would help break the stigma around what is often an `` invisible loss '' .
The Queen , 94 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their grief for Harry and Meghan .
A palace insider said : “ There is , of course , much understandable sadness in the family.
” Sophie King , a midwife at the charity Tommy ’ s , paid tribute to Meghan ’ s bravery for sharing her story .
She said : “ One in four pregnancies ends in loss , but it ’ s a real taboo in society , so mothers like Meghan sharing their stories is a vital step in breaking down that stigma and shame .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of parents who share their stories , and those who prefer to grieve privately can still find comfort and connection in reading about others ’ experiences.
” In the article , Meghan told how she had felt a sharp pain while caring for their 17-month-old son Archie .
“ I dropped to the floor with him in my arms , humming a lullaby to keep us both calm , the cheerful tune a stark contrast to my sense that something was not right .
“ I knew , as I clutched my firstborn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second .
“ Hours later , I lay in a hospital bed , holding my husband ’ s hand .
I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles , wet from both our tears . ''
By speaking out , she said she hoped to break the cycle of “ solitary mourning ” .
She wrote : “ Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief , experienced by many but talked about by few .
In the pain of our loss , my husband and I discovered that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 to 20 of them will have suffered from miscarriage .
“ Yet despite the staggering commonality of this pain , the conversation remains taboo , riddled with [ unwarranted ] shame , and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning.
” Following Meghan ’ s story , Dr Christine Ekechi of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said it was important to break the taboo around the devastating impact of miscarriage .
She said : “ Sadly , early miscarriages are very common and they can be a devastating loss for parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we remove any stigma or shame surrounding this issue and adequately support families at this time.
” Clea Harmer , chief executive of stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands , said : `` Many people simply don ’ t know what to say when a baby has died .
`` And because it is an ‘ invisible ’ loss many mothers go through miscarriage and may never reveal what happened to even their family or closest friends . ''
Other royals have experienced the loss of an unborn baby .
Princess Anne ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before having her second child .
Prince Edward ’ s wife Sophie , Countess of Wessex , lost her first baby in 2001 , when she was airlifted to hospital with a potentially life-threatening ectopic pregnancy .
Meghan is said to have spoken out now because it had taken the couple time to process their loss .
Mirror Online has approached the Palace for comment .

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Meghan has described watching Prince Harry's heart breaking while she lay in a hospital bed - with the duke able to turn to his brother William and dad Charles for support
Prince Harry was supported through Meghan's miscarriage by William and Charles, it has been claimed.
The Duke of Sussex, 36, is said to have been able to reach out to his older brother and dad as he grieved over the loss of his unborn second child.
In a candid essay published in the New York Times, the duchess, 39, described lying in a hospital bed in July "watching my husband's heart break" before asking him: "Are you okay?"
The couple - who stepped down as senior royals in March - secretly moved into an £11million mansion in the secluded Montecito area of Santa Barbara in the same month as Meghan's miscarriage.
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A rift between William and Harry has been widely speculated to have developed in recent years, but reports suggest the Duke of Cambridge set any differences aside to support his mourning younger sibling.
Bereavement experts said Meghan's revelation sent a powerful message to other mothers, and would help break the stigma around what is often an "invisible loss".
The Queen, 94, and Royal Family were said to be united in their grief for Harry and Meghan. A palace insider said: “There is, of course, much understandable sadness in the family.”
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Sophie King, a midwife at the charity Tommy’s, paid tribute to Meghan’s bravery for sharing her story.
She said: “One in four pregnancies ends in loss, but it’s a real taboo in society, so mothers like Meghan sharing their stories is a vital step in breaking down that stigma and shame.
“Meghan’s essay praises the bravery of parents who share their stories, and those who prefer to grieve privately can still find comfort and connection in reading about others’ experiences.”
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In the article, Meghan told how she had felt a sharp pain while caring for their 17-month-old son Archie.
She wrote: “After changing his diaper, I felt a sharp cramp.
“I dropped to the floor with him in my arms, humming a lullaby to keep us both calm, the cheerful tune a stark contrast to my sense that something was not right.
“I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second.
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“Hours later, I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband’s hand. I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears."
By speaking out, she said she hoped to break the cycle of “solitary mourning”.
She wrote: “Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few. In the pain of our loss, my husband and I discovered that in a room of 100 women, 10 to 20 of them will have suffered from miscarriage.
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“Yet despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with [unwarranted] shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning.”
Following Meghan’s story, Dr Christine Ekechi of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said it was important to break the taboo around the devastating impact of miscarriage.
She said: “Sadly, early miscarriages are very common and they can be a devastating loss for parents and their families. It is important we remove any stigma or shame surrounding this issue and adequately support families at this time.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Clea Harmer, chief executive of stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands, said: "Many people simply don’t know what to say when a baby has died.
"And because it is an ‘invisible’ loss many mothers go through miscarriage and may never reveal what happened to even their family or closest friends."
Other royals have experienced the loss of an unborn baby. Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall had two miscarriages before having her second child.
Prince Edward’s wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, lost her first baby in 2001, when she was airlifted to hospital with a potentially life-threatening ectopic pregnancy.
Meghan is said to have spoken out now because it had taken the couple time to process their loss.
Mirror Online has approached the Palace for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Anton Ferdinand insists FA let him down with handling of John Terry racism case

When Anton Ferdinand weeps in his racism documentary black footballers across the country will understand with his tears .
Monday ’ s BBC one film , Football , Racism and Me , is not a character assassination of John Terry - the ex-Chelsea and England captain found guilty by the FA of calling Ferdinand a “ f***ing black c*** ” .
It is a devastating snapshot of football ’ s racism crisis .
A damning indictment of an approach by the game ’ s authorities do more to protect big players - regardless of who they are - from having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect black players from racist abuse .
Footage broadcast during Chelsea ’ s 1-0 defeat to QPR in 2011 captured Terry mouthing the insult at Ferdinand .
When Monday night ’ s documentary is broadcast , the Football Association will wince at the difference between the Chelsea captain ’ s treatment at the hands of their investigators and Ferdinand ’ s feeling of being interrogated after he provides them with a statement .
“ I was sitting in the room with two FA delegates , ” said the former defender .
“ And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They started to make me feel like I was in the wrong .
That I ’ d done something wrong .
All I know is that I didn ’ t feel like the victim in that room.
” Ferdinand ’ s former QPR boss , Neil Warnock , adds : “ I knew they wanted to put it to be straight away because it would cause them an embarrassment .
All the questions , I thought some of them were irrelevant .
That some of them were out of order .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it Anton you are prosecuting here ? '
” Worse still is the FA ’ s claim that a recording of the interview was never taken .
“ I ’ ve tried to get my interview with the FA , ” Ferdinand says .
“ But it turns out , back then , they didn ’ t record interviews with alleged victims.
” All this at a time with the Football Association claimed it was being tough on the issue .
This is an organisation , however , whose chairman was forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month .
Just a four minute section of Terry ’ s interview with the FA has ever been made public by the FA - during the criminal trial at which he was cleared .
In that extract , a female investigator jokes with the then England captain about the referee ’ s performance in the west London derby as she gently asks Terry to recall his version of events .
Ferdinand says after a clip is played in Monday ’ s documentary : “ I had trusted the system .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that confirms for me that he was treated differently .
It was just the sharing of a joke .
It says it all for me .
It takes me back to a place of anger and I hate it.
” For viewers convinced that times have since changed , Ferdinand reads the comments of forward Jonathan Leko who in March hit out at the FA for taking nearly six months to find Leeds keeper Kiko Casilla guilty of calling him a ’ N**** ’ .
“ It upsets me to know that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I did nine years ago.
” The film is insight into the devastating impact of racist abuse on players ’ mental health , their self-esteem and their families .
Brother Rio , Terry ’ s England team-mate at the time , expresses his regret at not speaking up for his little brother .
Anton blames himself for his mother ’ s illness and eventual passing .
As the film reproduced the slurs hurled at him throughout that period , Ferdinand - who received a bullet in the post - recalled the mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In the middle of all of that my Twitter feed is going crazy .
Abuse after abuse .
Where does that go ?
When you are not realising something where is it going ?
You mentally can ’ t deal with that as a human being .
“ I can be macho and say that I wasn ’ t traumatised but in actual fact I was.
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Ferdinand was made to feel as if he had done "something wrong" as he was "probed" by FA investigators, whereas they joked with Terry and he was "treated differently"
Anton Ferdinand insists FA let him down with handling of John Terry racism case
When Anton Ferdinand weeps in his racism documentary black footballers across the country will understand with his tears.
Monday’s BBC one film, Football, Racism and Me, is not a character assassination of John Terry - the ex-Chelsea and England captain found guilty by the FA of calling Ferdinand a “f***ing black c***”.
It is a devastating snapshot of football’s racism crisis. A damning indictment of an approach by the game’s authorities which sees them do more to protect big players - regardless of who they are - from having their reputations tarnished than they do to protect black players from racist abuse
Footage broadcast during Chelsea ’s 1-0 defeat to QPR in 2011 captured Terry mouthing the insult at Ferdinand.
When Monday night’s documentary is broadcast, the Football Association will wince at the difference between the Chelsea captain’s treatment at the hands of their investigators and Ferdinand’s feeling of being interrogated after he provides them with a statement.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“I was sitting in the room with two FA delegates,” said the former defender. “And they were probing me. Probing me.
“They started to make me feel like I was in the wrong. That I’d done something wrong. All I know is that I didn’t feel like the victim in that room.”
Ferdinand’s former QPR boss, Neil Warnock, adds: “I knew they wanted to put it to be straight away because it would cause them an embarrassment. All the questions, I thought some of them were irrelevant. That some of them were out of order. I said to them: ‘Is it Anton you are prosecuting here?'”
Worse still is the FA’s claim that a recording of the interview was never taken.
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“I’ve tried to get my interview with the FA,” Ferdinand says. “But it turns out, back then, they didn’t record interviews with alleged victims.”
All this at a time with the Football Association claimed it was being tough on the issue. This is an organisation, however, whose chairman was forced to step down after making racist slurs only this month.
Just a four minute section of Terry’s interview with the FA has ever been made public by the FA - during the criminal trial at which he was cleared.
In that extract, a female investigator jokes with the then England captain about the referee’s performance in the west London derby as she gently asks Terry to recall his version of events.
Image: PA) PA)
Ferdinand says after a clip is played in Monday’s documentary: “I had trusted the system. I’d trusted the authorities.
“Hearing that confirms for me that he was treated differently. It was just the sharing of a joke. It says it all for me. It takes me back to a place of anger and I hate it.”
For viewers convinced that times have since changed, Ferdinand reads the comments of forward Jonathan Leko who in March hit out at the FA for taking nearly six months to find Leeds keeper Kiko Casilla guilty of calling him a ’N****’.
“It upsets me to know that a player now is feeling the same way that I did nine years ago.”
The film is insight into the devastating impact of racist abuse on players’ mental health, their self-esteem and their families. Brother Rio, Terry’s England team-mate at the time, expresses his regret at not speaking up for his little brother. Anton blames himself for his mother’s illness and eventual passing.
As the film reproduced the slurs hurled at him throughout that period, Ferdinand - who received a bullet in the post - recalled the mental scars the affair left on him.”
“In the middle of all of that my Twitter feed is going crazy. Abuse after abuse. Where does that go? When you are not realising something where is it going? You mentally can’t deal with that as a human being.
“I can be macho and say that I wasn’t traumatised but in actual fact I was.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-25--I'm A Celeb host Dec mortified as Jessica accidentally spits on him during trial

I 'm A Celebrity viewers were left `` howling '' over the chaos of the latest Bushtucker Trial .
Someone who was possibly less amused was host Dec Donnelly , after he was spat on by contestant Jessica Plummer .
She accidentally covered him in saliva and the rest , as she gagged and retched her way through the drinking trial .
Jess and Shane Richie had to drink six blended smoothies each , all containing gross things .
From pig vagina and goat penis , to vomit fruit and critters , the pair were in for a rough ride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as poor Dec , and co-star Ant McPartlin , ended up with a load of spit coming their way .
Every time Jess drank her smoothie , she proceeded to spit all over the floor - multiple times per drink .
At one point , Dec was seen grimacing before covering his face , almost as though he was struggling to watch Jess down her smoothie .
It 's then that she began spitting again , before being told she had to finish the contents .
Suddenly she told Dec : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you , I am so sorry . ''
Dec did n't respond and had an awkward look on his face , before Ant turned to him and asked : `` Did she get you there ? ''
Shane then repeated : `` Did she spit on you ? ''
as Jess continued to retch in the background .
Dec then said , still covering his face : `` That 's alright , '' while no doubt trying to avoid getting hit again .
Of course Jess continued to spit throughout the remainder of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen trying to dodge any of it landing on them .
Viewers watching at home confessed they were crying with laughter at the scenes .
One viewer tweeted : `` SHE KEEPS SPITTING ON THEM IM CRYING . ''
Another agreed : `` Jess spitting that vile looking drink out on Dec has got to be in the top 10 TV comedy gold moments of 2020 . ''
A third added : `` Dec getting showered in spit !
omg I 've not laughed so hard this season !
I need my inhaler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Every time Jess spits on Ant and Dec I burst out laughing . ''
This was echoed by another viewer who said : `` Spits it all over ant and dec omg . ''
I 'm A Celebrity airs every night at 9pm on ITV .

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Jessica Plummer proceeded to spit repeatedly after each drink during her I'm A Celebrity trial, with Ant and Dec caught in the crossfire
I'm A Celeb host Dec mortified as Jessica accidentally spits on him during trial
I'm A Celebrity viewers were left "howling" over the chaos of the latest Bushtucker Trial.
Someone who was possibly less amused was host Dec Donnelly, after he was spat on by contestant Jessica Plummer.
She accidentally covered him in saliva and the rest, as she gagged and retched her way through the drinking trial.
Jess and Shane Richie had to drink six blended smoothies each, all containing gross things.
From pig vagina and goat penis, to vomit fruit and critters, the pair were in for a rough ride.
Image: ITV) ITV)
But they weren't alone, as poor Dec, and co-star Ant McPartlin, ended up with a load of spit coming their way.
Every time Jess drank her smoothie, she proceeded to spit all over the floor - multiple times per drink.
At one point, Dec was seen grimacing before covering his face, almost as though he was struggling to watch Jess down her smoothie.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It's then that she began spitting again, before being told she had to finish the contents.
Suddenly she told Dec: "I'm so sorry if I spat on you, I am so sorry."
Dec didn't respond and had an awkward look on his face, before Ant turned to him and asked: "Did she get you there?"
Image: ITV) ITV)
Shane then repeated: "Did she spit on you?" as Jess continued to retch in the background.
Dec then said, still covering his face: "That's alright," while no doubt trying to avoid getting hit again.
Of course Jess continued to spit throughout the remainder of the trial, with Ant and Dec seen trying to dodge any of it landing on them.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Viewers watching at home confessed they were crying with laughter at the scenes.
One viewer tweeted: "SHE KEEPS SPITTING ON THEM IM CRYING."
Another agreed: "Jess spitting that vile looking drink out on Dec has got to be in the top 10 TV comedy gold moments of 2020."
Image: ITV) ITV)
A third added: "Dec getting showered in spit! omg I've not laughed so hard this season! I need my inhaler!"
Meanwhile, a fourth commented: "Every time Jess spits on Ant and Dec I burst out laughing."
This was echoed by another viewer who said: "Spits it all over ant and dec omg."
I'm A Celebrity airs every night at 9pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-11-25--This Morning's Holly Willoughby earned whopping £2million last year

Holly Willoughby is believed to have earned a whopping £2million last year alone because of her various well-paid presenting roles .
The 39-year-old This Morning star - who also presents ITV 's Dancing On Ice with Phillip Schofield - is reportedly earning a pretty penny according to financial data from her company Roxy Media .
Holly and her husband Dan Balwdin are joint owners of the company Roxy Media Ltd .
According to last year 's finances submitted to Companies House , Holly and her husband earned an impressive £1.5 million through the company .
The statistics also reveal that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 - almost double what they paid in corporation taxes the year before .
According to The Sun , Holly then earns around £600,000 for her ITV presenting job - even though she only works four days a week , The mum of three also charges upwards of £25,000 for speaking at events and also has lots of projects working alongside several brands such as Garnier .
A representative for Holly has been contacted by the Mirror Online for comment .
Despite her hefty fortune , Holly also recently joked that she would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her blonde hair ' .
Holly was joined by Davina McCall on social media as they chatted about their hair colouring routines .
The television presenters - who both have lucrative advertising deals with Garnier - revealed to fans that they had also been colouring their hair at home during the lockdown .
Holly then said to Davina : `` Good job you 're brunette and I am then blonde then .
I would be out of a job if I was n't blonde . ''
During the entertaining clip , Holly admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the New Year .
However , it looks like her striking blonde locks are staying and what she actually meant was that she was thinking of giving her hair a fresh new trim .
`` I 've gone a bit longer during lockdown and I am debating if I should chop-chop again , '' she said during the Instagram live session .
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Holly missing for second day in a row on This Morning raising concern
Holly missing for second day in a row on This Morning raising concern
Holly Willoughby is said to have earned over £2million last year alone because of her various work commitments, including hosting This Morning and also has several ad deals
Holly Willoughby is believed to have earned a whopping £2million last year alone because of her various well-paid presenting roles.
The 39-year-old This Morning star - who also presents ITV's Dancing On Ice with Phillip Schofield - is reportedly earning a pretty penny according to financial data from her company Roxy Media.
Holly and her husband Dan Balwdin are joint owners of the company Roxy Media Ltd.
According to last year's finances submitted to Companies House, Holly and her husband earned an impressive £1.5 million through the company.
The statistics also reveal that they paid £407,850 in corporation tax for 2019 - almost double what they paid in corporation taxes the year before.
Image: ITV) ITV)
According to The Sun, Holly then earns around £600,000 for her ITV presenting job - even though she only works four days a week,
The mum of three also charges upwards of £25,000 for speaking at events and also has lots of projects working alongside several brands such as Garnier.
A representative for Holly has been contacted by the Mirror Online for comment.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Despite her hefty fortune, Holly also recently joked that she would be 'unemployed if it wasn't for her blonde hair'.
Holly was joined by Davina McCall on social media as they chatted about their hair colouring routines.
The television presenters - who both have lucrative advertising deals with Garnier - revealed to fans that they had also been colouring their hair at home during the lockdown.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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Holly then said to Davina: "Good job you're brunette and I am then blonde then. I would be out of a job if I wasn't blonde."
During the entertaining clip, Holly admitted that she had considered re-vamping her look for the New Year.
However, it looks like her striking blonde locks are staying and what she actually meant was that she was thinking of giving her hair a fresh new trim.
"I've gone a bit longer during lockdown and I am debating if I should chop-chop again," she said during the Instagram live session.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-25--Jurgen Klopp's defiant admission despite Liverpool's defeat to Atalanta

The Reds manager insisted : “ I would do it again ” , after watching his side produce a wretched performance to stumble to a 2-0 loss at the hands of a vibrant Atalanta side..without even recording a shot on target .
Klopp made five changes from the weekend , and had a clear plan to contain the Italians before sending on the cavalry for the final half hour in search of victory which would guarantee progress to the knock out stages .
But as his star quartet of Robertson , Firmino , Jota and Fabinho stood on the touchline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atalanta crafted a delicious opener .
It was a serious misfire for Klopp , but he responded defiantly .
“ We made five changes - it didn ’ t work out and that ’ s part of the deal , '' he said .
`` Not good enough - if you don ’ t have a shot on target that is not a good sign .
But I would do it again , ” he said .
“ When you make five changes and that gives you a problem with rhythm…unfortunately a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , they scored the first one .
So we just have to admit it was a deserved defeat .
`` It doesn ’ t sound nice but it was the truth.
” The weakened team , with so many star names left on the bench , saw Liverpool fall to only their third defeat at Anfield in all competitions in 90 minutes in their last 90 games here .
But they barely troubled the Atalanta goal , and were made to pay before the cavalry could arrive , as the Italians exploited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Both goals came from good moves down their left hand side , with first Josip Ilicic converted a fine cross from Alejandro Gomez on the hour , before Gamez again showed his class with another good ball , that was headed down for Robin Gosens to superbly convert .
It means Klopp ’ ’ s plan failed painfully , and was perhaps too big a gamble to change the side so much .
Victory would have guaranteed qualification , and allowed the manager to rest his big name players .
Now they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Incredibly , the Reds didn ’ t even manage a shot on goal , with Mo Salah providing their only real moment of the game when he capitalised on a good move down the left , but sliced a right foot shot horribly over the bar .
The Italians were jubilant at the end , their manager Gian Piero Gasperini claimed it was the club ’ s greatest ever victory .
`` This will be something that is written in the pages of our history , ” he said .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t a crowd present , this stadium is part of the history of football - and it ’ s a cruel twist of fate that our fans were not here to witness this .
“ This was perhaps the biggest game in our history - certainly the most prestigious victory.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp calls Diego Maradona 'one of the greatest ever'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp calls Diego Maradona 'one of the greatest ever'
Having thrashed the Italian side 5-0 in Bergamo in their last Champions League fixtures, the Premier League winners were beaten 2-0 on home soil
Jurgen Klopp was unrepentant as a weakened Liverpool team suffered embarrassing Champions League defeat.
The Reds manager insisted: “I would do it again”, after watching his side produce a wretched performance to stumble to a 2-0 loss at the hands of a vibrant Atalanta side..without even recording a shot on target.
Klopp made five changes from the weekend, and had a clear plan to contain the Italians before sending on the cavalry for the final half hour in search of victory which would guarantee progress to the knock out stages.
But as his star quartet of Robertson, Firmino, Jota and Fabinho stood on the touchline stripped and ready to go on, Atalanta crafted a delicious opener.
It was a serious misfire for Klopp, but he responded defiantly.
“We made five changes - it didn’t work out and that’s part of the deal," he said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Not good enough - if you don’t have a shot on target that is not a good sign. But I would do it again,” he said.
“When you make five changes and that gives you a problem with rhythm…unfortunately a second before we could change and bring players on, they scored the first one. So we just have to admit it was a deserved defeat.
"It doesn’t sound nice but it was the truth.”
The weakened team, with so many star names left on the bench, saw Liverpool fall to only their third defeat at Anfield in all competitions in 90 minutes in their last 90 games here.
But they barely troubled the Atalanta goal, and were made to pay before the cavalry could arrive, as the Italians exploited inexperienced weakness in the full back area.
Both goals came from good moves down their left hand side, with first Josip Ilicic converted a fine cross from Alejandro Gomez on the hour, before Gamez again showed his class with another good ball, that was headed down for Robin Gosens to superbly convert.
It means Klopp’’s plan failed painfully, and was perhaps too big a gamble to change the side so much.
Victory would have guaranteed qualification, and allowed the manager to rest his big name players.
Now they must defeat Ajax to go through.
Image: Martin Rickett/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Martin Rickett/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Incredibly, the Reds didn’t even manage a shot on goal, with Mo Salah providing their only real moment of the game when he capitalised on a good move down the left, but sliced a right foot shot horribly over the bar.
The Italians were jubilant at the end, their manager Gian Piero Gasperini claimed it was the club’s greatest ever victory.
"This will be something that is written in the pages of our history,” he said.
“It’s just a shame there wasn’t a crowd present, this stadium is part of the history of football - and it’s a cruel twist of fate that our fans were not here to witness this.
“This was perhaps the biggest game in our history - certainly the most prestigious victory.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-25--Boy with second most common genetic disorder 'almost died 3 times in 2 weeks'

A six-year-old boy with a genetic syndrome almost died `` three times in two weeks '' , his mum said .
Maxen Shaw has faced open heart surgery and risked to lose his life on several occasions .
The young boy fights with several conditions including congenital heart disease , lowered immunity , hypocalcemia seizures and is currently under 32 different consultants .
His mum Caroline Shaw has now spoken out to raise awareness of another condition , 22q , also known as DiGeorge Syndrome , Lancs Live reports .
The disorder is caused by a small missing piece of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system in the human body .
It is believed to be the second most common genetic disorder behind Down 's Syndrome , but despite this it is still not widely known .
Mum Caroline , from Baycliff , Cumbria , said : `` Our journey started in 2013 with a very difficult fourth pregnancy with a high volume amnotic fluid .
`` Extra scans were carried out and I later found out that this can be an indication of heart problems with the baby .
`` Nothing was found however and I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency C-Section .
`` Three days later Maxen was discovered to have a heart murmur and ticks which turned into seizures and he was classed by doctors as 'not compatible with life ' .
`` But after further intensive scans it was confirmed he had ToF ( tetralogy of fallot ; 4 heart defects ) .
`` He also had a fifth heart defect which ca n't be operated on and this is when our journey really started .
`` He was diagnosed with 22q deletion/ Digeorge Syndrome and 15q duplication . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw him attending hospital many times , having numerous appointments and sleepless nights .
His first open heart surgery was nothing short of a nightmare for his family .
His operation went well however he caught two nasty viruses , had seizures and had a huge bleed out resulting in the crash team working on him to save him which required an emergency operation and blood transfusions .
The Shaw family nearly lost him three times in two weeks .
Caroline said : `` Nearly six years later we still have lots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continues to have complex problems associated with 22q but he is thriving .
`` He 's thriving because he has an amazing health team behind him .
He is the most lovable , happy little soul !
`` Maxen is due more open heart surgery and we dread having to experience that again with what happened last time , but he needs this to keep him alive so we have no choice .
`` I 'm sure Maxen will face more challenges in life but we will be here to support him along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help spread awareness as we believe this is key with this syndrome . ''
Maxen 's mum , Caroline Shaw , 42 and her husband Thomas , 40 , run Shaw Plant Training Ltd in Lancashire together .
They have three other children Jamie , 15 , Olivia 13 , and Daniel nine with Maxen being the youngest .
A well-known landmark and iconic cafe in Ulverston lit up its premises in red on Sunday in order to raise awareness of Digeorge Syndrome .
The Hoad and the Round House Cafe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support Maxen and his family .
A charity that supports families with 22q/Digeorge Syndrome is UK-based Max Appeal which asked its members around Europe to light up places in red on Sunday to raise awareness of the condition .

Maxen Shaw has faced open heart surgery and risked to lose his life on several occasions. He fights with several conditions including heart disease and lowered immunity
Boy with second most common genetic disorder 'almost died 3 times in 2 weeks'
A six-year-old boy with a genetic syndrome almost died "three times in two weeks", his mum said.
Maxen Shaw has faced open heart surgery and risked to lose his life on several occasions.
The young boy fights with several conditions including congenital heart disease, lowered immunity, hypocalcemia seizures and is currently under 32 different consultants.
His mum Caroline Shaw has now spoken out to raise awareness of another condition, 22q, also known as DiGeorge Syndrome, Lancs Live reports.
The disorder is caused by a small missing piece of the 22nd chromosome and can affect every system in the human body.
Image: Caroline Shaw WS) Caroline Shaw WS)
It is believed to be the second most common genetic disorder behind Down's Syndrome, but despite this it is still not widely known.
Mum Caroline, from Baycliff, Cumbria, said: "Our journey started in 2013 with a very difficult fourth pregnancy with a high volume amnotic fluid.
"Extra scans were carried out and I later found out that this can be an indication of heart problems with the baby.
"Nothing was found however and I was induced early but ended up with an emergency C-Section.
"Three days later Maxen was discovered to have a heart murmur and ticks which turned into seizures and he was classed by doctors as 'not compatible with life'.
"But after further intensive scans it was confirmed he had ToF (tetralogy of fallot; 4 heart defects).
"He also had a fifth heart defect which can't be operated on and this is when our journey really started.
"He was diagnosed with 22q deletion/ Digeorge Syndrome and 15q duplication."
The first year of Maxen's life saw him attending hospital many times, having numerous appointments and sleepless nights.
His first open heart surgery was nothing short of a nightmare for his family.
Image: Caroline Shaw WS) Caroline Shaw WS)
His operation went well however he caught two nasty viruses, had seizures and had a huge bleed out resulting in the crash team working on him to save him which required an emergency operation and blood transfusions.
The Shaw family nearly lost him three times in two weeks.
Caroline said: "Nearly six years later we still have lots of hospital appointments and daily medications. He continues to have complex problems associated with 22q but he is thriving.
"He's thriving because he has an amazing health team behind him. He is the most lovable, happy little soul!
"Maxen is due more open heart surgery and we dread having to experience that again with what happened last time, but he needs this to keep him alive so we have no choice.
"I'm sure Maxen will face more challenges in life but we will be here to support him along the way.
"We also want to help spread awareness as we believe this is key with this syndrome."
Maxen's mum, Caroline Shaw, 42 and her husband Thomas, 40, run Shaw Plant Training Ltd in Lancashire together.
They have three other children Jamie, 15, Olivia 13, and Daniel nine with Maxen being the youngest.
A well-known landmark and iconic cafe in Ulverston lit up its premises in red on Sunday in order to raise awareness of Digeorge Syndrome.
The Hoad and the Round House Cafe and Hub in Ulverston agreed to the gesture to support Maxen and his family.
A charity that supports families with 22q/Digeorge Syndrome is UK-based Max Appeal which asked its members around Europe to light up places in red on Sunday to raise awareness of the condition.


thedailymirror--2020-11-25--Heavy D's friend says he was 'laughing' when they last spoke before his death

Heavy D 's friend Sandra Martin has revealed when she last spoke to the TV star after he went missing for a fortnight before his death .
The former Gogglebox regular said she had talked to him over Instagram on November 15 and he was in good spirits .
He passed away this week after his family had n't heard from him in nearly two weeks , Mirror Online understands , but his cause of death is yet to be revealed .
Sandra told Mirror Online : `` He never seemed upset .
He was his daily laughing self with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment on his Instagram posts . ''
She added : `` He was my celebrity best mate , we bounced off each other . ''
It comes after Sandra paid tribute to Heavy D on Twitter by sharing a picture of the two of them together .
Sandra wrote : `` Ca n't believe Heavy D boom has passed away .
I only spoke to him on Instagram supporting him and ting .
`` He was a great friend to me and will be sadly missed big time .
Heavy D , whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away this week after `` going missing '' for a fortnight , Mirror Online understands .
His brother Patrick Newell confirmed the sad news , saying he 'd been desperately searching for Colin for two weeks before his death .
Colin had not been seen on social media since November 14 .
The TV regular 's neighbour has claimed he died of a suspected heart attack and he was found dead on his kitchen floor by his brothers .

EXCLUSIVE: Heavy D's friend, Gogglebox star Sandra Martin, said she had talked to him over Instagram on November 15 and he was in good spirits before he died
Heavy D's friend Sandra Martin says he was 'laughing' when they last spoke before his death
Heavy D's friend Sandra Martin has revealed when she last spoke to the TV star after he went missing for a fortnight before his death.
The former Gogglebox regular said she had talked to him over Instagram on November 15 and he was in good spirits.
He passed away this week after his family hadn't heard from him in nearly two weeks, Mirror Online understands, but his cause of death is yet to be revealed.
Sandra told Mirror Online: "He never seemed upset. He was his daily laughing self with me.
"I always like and comment on his Instagram posts."
Image: @sandragogglebox/Twitter) @sandragogglebox/Twitter) Image: 2017 Getty Images) 2017 Getty Images)
She added: "He was my celebrity best mate, we bounced off each other."
It comes after Sandra paid tribute to Heavy D on Twitter by sharing a picture of the two of them together.
Sandra wrote: "Can't believe Heavy D boom has passed away. I only spoke to him on Instagram supporting him and ting.
Image: PA) PA)
"He was a great friend to me and will be sadly missed big time.
"My condolence to family xx."
Heavy D, whose real name is Colin Newell, passed away this week after "going missing" for a fortnight, Mirror Online understands.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
His brother Patrick Newell confirmed the sad news, saying he'd been desperately searching for Colin for two weeks before his death.
Colin had not been seen on social media since November 14.
The TV regular's neighbour has claimed he died of a suspected heart attack and he was found dead on his kitchen floor by his brothers.


thedailymirror--2020-11-25--Ex-postmaster died at home alone before being found weeks later badly decomposed

An ex-postmaster died at home alone before his badly decomposed body was found weeks later .
Peter Huxham , 63 , who was previously jailed for fraid while running Starcross Post Office , was found by officers who searched his flat in Plymouth following a concern for welfare report from his landlord .
An inquest into his death heard Mr Huxham 's body was so badly decomposed a cause of death was unable to be confirmed .
Neighbours reported seeing a build of mail in his letterbox , and flies on the glass inside the front door before reports were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Officers attended his first-floor flat at Western House , in Dawlish , later that day after being a key by the landlord and discovered Mr Huxham on the floor in his lounge .
In a statement , police confirmed his body was ‘ significantly ’ decomposed and that there had been no signs of any forced entry .
It was noted that a bottle of milk had been found with an expiry date of July 16 , reports Devon Live .
DS Peter Morgan said : “ It is believed he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found , and he had been left undisturbed until the attendance of police.
” A report from Mr Huxham ’ s GP told how he had a history of alcohol abuse since 2009 .
In 2015 he suffered a single major depressive episode .
He had also being diagnosed with other health problems including high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease .
The GP confirmed he had not seen Mr Huxham since March 2019 , when he reported feeling better daily .
However , he was still having issues with alcohol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and told a practice nurse at the surgery in November 2019 that he was consuming 42 units a week .
Mr Huxham , who was born in Torquay and was single , was reported to have not engaged with a local alcohol service , and he only had ‘ very brief ’ contact with mental health services in 2013 to 2014 , because it was deemed the main issue was alcohol and there was ‘ no sign ’ of mental health issues .
The cause of his death was confirmed as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decomposed .
The post-mortem examination report said : “ From his clinical history , it is likely he died fairly suddenly and had not been found for a long period of time.
” Recording an open conclusion , assistant coroner Stephen Covell said : “ It is unfortunately rather an unsatisfactory state of affairs that I can not give any helpful conclusions as to the precise circumstances of Peter ’ s death .
“ He lived alone and died some weeks previously , and as a result his body was badly decomposed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause of death .
In March 2019 , the Express and Echo reported how Mr Huxham , then aged 52 , was jailed for eight months at Exeter Crown Court , after admitting one offence of fraud while running Starcross Post Office .
An attempt to wrongly raise suspicions that his estranged wife stole £16,000 from his store failed to save him from prison .
The offence involved stealing £16,158 from the store , from October 2008 , until his crimes were discovered by auditors in a visit in September 2009 .
Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had let the community down as Starcross had been left without a post office .
He had previously run the branch for around 25 years .
The court heard that the defendant ’ s parents , who were not involved in his crimes , had since paid the money back on his behalf .
Mr Huxham told the court that he could not explain how the money had gone missing .
Judge Wassall said he would not accept this and Huxham was called into the witness box after he failed to give a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I suspected it was my wife ” , adding that they had been married 22 years but she had now started divorce proceedings .
Mr Huxham said that small amounts , which were not included in the total , disappeared initially .
He described repaying them out of his own money , thinking they were genuine mistakes .
He told the court that he then became suspicious that his wife was taking the money and could be spending some of it on horses that she kept in fields near Powderham .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I didn ’ t want to think she could lie to me .
It ’ s my fault , I didn ’ t seek help.
” Prosecutor David Evans questioned Mr Huxham about why amounts of money which eventually totalled £17,000 were paid into his building society account .
Mr Huxham replied that it was initially a joint account , although it had become a solo one in his name in 2008 , and that it was money for expenses including a tax bill .
Mr Evans said : “ Your home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the taxman , you ’ re drinking a lot.
” Judge Wassall also questioned the defendant , about why he had not taken security steps at the post office to stop people including his wife potentially having access to money there .
Defence counsel Peter Seigne , in mitigation , said his client had shown ‘ extreme reluctance to point the finger at anybody at all ’ .
Judge Wassall told Mr Huxham : “ I do not accept the suspicions you put forward that your wife may have took it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You fail to explain adequately , that ’ s all I can say.
” He added : “ The post office of Starcross has closed its doors and the community there have lost their facilities .
“ You have failed to satisfactorily account for it .
By any measure , that is a substantial breach of trust .
”

Peter Huxham, 63, who was previously jailed for fraud while running Starcross Post Office, was found by officers who searched his flat in Plymouth following a concern for welfare report from his landlord
Ex-postmaster died at home alone before being found weeks later badly decomposed
An ex-postmaster died at home alone before his badly decomposed body was found weeks later.
Peter Huxham, 63, who was previously jailed for fraid while running Starcross Post Office, was found by officers who searched his flat in Plymouth following a concern for welfare report from his landlord.
An inquest into his death heard Mr Huxham's body was so badly decomposed a cause of death was unable to be confirmed.
Neighbours reported seeing a build of mail in his letterbox, and flies on the glass inside the front door before reports were made to police on July 26 this year.
Officers attended his first-floor flat at Western House, in Dawlish, later that day after being a key by the landlord and discovered Mr Huxham on the floor in his lounge.
In a statement, police confirmed his body was ‘significantly’ decomposed and that there had been no signs of any forced entry.
It was noted that a bottle of milk had been found with an expiry date of July 16, reports Devon Live.
DS Peter Morgan said: “It is believed he passed away some weeks before his body was found, and he had been left undisturbed until the attendance of police.”
A report from Mr Huxham’s GP told how he had a history of alcohol abuse since 2009. In 2015 he suffered a single major depressive episode. He had also being diagnosed with other health problems including high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The GP confirmed he had not seen Mr Huxham since March 2019, when he reported feeling better daily.
However, he was still having issues with alcohol, which he was referred for help for, and told a practice nurse at the surgery in November 2019 that he was consuming 42 units a week.
Mr Huxham, who was born in Torquay and was single, was reported to have not engaged with a local alcohol service, and he only had ‘very brief’ contact with mental health services in 2013 to 2014, because it was deemed the main issue was alcohol and there was ‘no sign’ of mental health issues.
The cause of his death was confirmed as being unascertained due to his body being severely decomposed.
The post-mortem examination report said: “From his clinical history, it is likely he died fairly suddenly and had not been found for a long period of time.”
Recording an open conclusion, assistant coroner Stephen Covell said: “It is unfortunately rather an unsatisfactory state of affairs that I cannot give any helpful conclusions as to the precise circumstances of Peter’s death.
“He lived alone and died some weeks previously, and as a result his body was badly decomposed and it was not possible to give a cause of death.
“There were no suspicious circumstances.”
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
In March 2019, the Express and Echo reported how Mr Huxham, then aged 52, was jailed for eight months at Exeter Crown Court, after admitting one offence of fraud while running Starcross Post Office.
An attempt to wrongly raise suspicions that his estranged wife stole £16,000 from his store failed to save him from prison.
The offence involved stealing £16,158 from the store, from October 2008, until his crimes were discovered by auditors in a visit in September 2009.
Judge Philip Wassall told Mr Huxham that he had let the community down as Starcross had been left without a post office. He had previously run the branch for around 25 years.
The court heard that the defendant’s parents, who were not involved in his crimes, had since paid the money back on his behalf.
Mr Huxham told the court that he could not explain how the money had gone missing.
Judge Wassall said he would not accept this and Huxham was called into the witness box after he failed to give a further explanation.
The defendant then said “I suspected it was my wife”, adding that they had been married 22 years but she had now started divorce proceedings.
Mr Huxham said that small amounts, which were not included in the total, disappeared initially. He described repaying them out of his own money, thinking they were genuine mistakes.
He told the court that he then became suspicious that his wife was taking the money and could be spending some of it on horses that she kept in fields near Powderham.
He added: “I loved the woman, I didn’t want to think she could lie to me. It’s my fault, I didn’t seek help.”
Prosecutor David Evans questioned Mr Huxham about why amounts of money which eventually totalled £17,000 were paid into his building society account.
Mr Huxham replied that it was initially a joint account, although it had become a solo one in his name in 2008, and that it was money for expenses including a tax bill.
Mr Evans said: “Your home circumstances are tricky, you have trouble with the taxman, you’re drinking a lot.”
Judge Wassall also questioned the defendant, about why he had not taken security steps at the post office to stop people including his wife potentially having access to money there.
Defence counsel Peter Seigne, in mitigation, said his client had shown ‘extreme reluctance to point the finger at anybody at all’.
Judge Wassall told Mr Huxham: “I do not accept the suspicions you put forward that your wife may have took it, it’s an unacceptable account. You fail to explain adequately, that’s all I can say.”
He added: “The post office of Starcross has closed its doors and the community there have lost their facilities. “You have failed to satisfactorily account for it. By any measure, that is a substantial breach of trust.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--ADVERTORIAL: Greyhound racing tips for tonight's Perry Barr meeting

The final of the Racing Post Greyhound TV St Leger is the highlight on a fascinating nine-race card at Perry Barr on Thursday evening .
First run in 1928 , it took place at Wembley Stadium until 1998 before moving to Wimbledon in 1999 and subsequently Perry Barr in 2016 .
The contest is considered to be the premier stayers competition in greyhound racing and is held over 710m .
Former winners of the contest include the legendary Mick The Miller ( 1931 ) , Magourna Reject ( 1953 ) , Dolores Rocket ( 1971 ) , Kinda Easy ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
The final for this year ’ s contest takes place at 9.11pm and carries a prize fund of £10,000 with the contest live to watch on Racing Post Greyhound TV ( Sky Ch .
175 ) or through a betting app of your choice on your mobile , tablet or laptop .
We have previewed the nine-race card before delivering our verdict on the St Leger .
Plenty to like about his success at the track earlier this term when breaking sharply and showing a smart turn of foot .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is of serious interest .
Bet here : A trappy event .
Magical Arrow showed a good attitude to win his heat for this competition and is the tentative selection given he has won his last three starts and has shown plenty of paces from the boxes in the past despite the draw being a possible issue .
Bet here : This looks impossible to call .
Glitter Queen was well-beaten over 750m at Romford but is better than she showed there and gets the tentative vote .
Bet here : Plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cain who was fourth to Roxholme Kristof in a semi-final for the St Leger final .
That makes him of serious interest here .
Bet here : A dog with plenty of talent and it looks interesting that Mark Wallis has decided to send him here for this assignment .
He was unlucky at Central Park last time out and gets the vote despite lacking experience at Perry Barr .
Bet here : A top-class dog who done the business with the minimum of fuss in the two heats so far for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his times have been excellent and he makes plenty of appeal as one of the best bets of the night .
Bet here : Was unlucky in a heat for the St Leger at the track recently and he gets another chance to show his talent here .
Bet here : One of the best dogs in training , Gonzo reached the final of the Greyhound Derby and has been in fine form since .
He showed a good attitude to hold off Winetavern Curly at the track last week .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did remarkably well to win .
He clearly needs to break with more verve , but he is undeniably the class dog in this event .
Bet here : Roxholme Kristof is one of the most exciting dogs in training and has won both of his heats in smart fashion .
He was slow away in his semi-final but went on to still win by four and a quarter-lengths .
He could just have too many gears for some of his rivals .
However , the high-class Smallmead who bolted up in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unbeaten in two starts in the competition so far , are two who can give the selection the most to think about .
However , Roxholme Kristof brings real firepower to this final and he can blow his rivals away victory in the RPGTV St Leger .
Bet here :

Final of the Racing Post Greyhound TV St Leger is the highlight of a fascinating nine-race card at Perry Barr tonight
The final of the Racing Post Greyhound TV St Leger is the highlight on a fascinating nine-race card at Perry Barr on Thursday evening.
First run in 1928, it took place at Wembley Stadium until 1998 before moving to Wimbledon in 1999 and subsequently Perry Barr in 2016.
The contest is considered to be the premier stayers competition in greyhound racing and is held over 710m.
Former winners of the contest include the legendary Mick The Miller (1931), Magourna Reject (1953), Dolores Rocket (1971), Kinda Easy (2008) and Redzer Ardfert (2019).
The final for this year’s contest takes place at 9.11pm and carries a prize fund of £10,000 with the contest live to watch on Racing Post Greyhound TV (Sky Ch. 175) or through a betting app of your choice on your mobile, tablet or laptop.
We have previewed the nine-race card before delivering our verdict on the St Leger.
6:41: Perry Barr: Moyar Valley (Trap Five)
Plenty to like about his success at the track earlier this term when breaking sharply and showing a smart turn of foot. That victory came in a good time and he is of serious interest. Bet here:
6:58: Perry Barr: Magical Arrow (Trap Six)
A trappy event. Magical Arrow showed a good attitude to win his heat for this competition and is the tentative selection given he has won his last three starts and has shown plenty of paces from the boxes in the past despite the draw being a possible issue. Bet here:
7:16: Perry Barr: Glitter Queen (Trap Three)
This looks impossible to call. Glitter Queen was well-beaten over 750m at Romford but is better than she showed there and gets the tentative vote. Bet here:
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7:34: Perry Barr: Greenhill Jack (Trap Two)
Plenty of positives for this son of Droopys Cain who was fourth to Roxholme Kristof in a semi-final for the St Leger final. That makes him of serious interest here. Bet here:
7:51: Perry Barr: Antigua Jet (Trap Four)
A dog with plenty of talent and it looks interesting that Mark Wallis has decided to send him here for this assignment. He was unlucky at Central Park last time out and gets the vote despite lacking experience at Perry Barr. Bet here:
8:06: Perry Barr: Coolavanny Dylan (Trap Four)
A top-class dog who done the business with the minimum of fuss in the two heats so far for this final of the RPGTV Dash. Both of his times have been excellent and he makes plenty of appeal as one of the best bets of the night. Bet here:
8:21: Perry Barr: Antigua Fire (Trap Five)
Was unlucky in a heat for the St Leger at the track recently and he gets another chance to show his talent here. Bet here:
8:36: Perry Barr: Gonzo (Trap Five)
One of the best dogs in training, Gonzo reached the final of the Greyhound Derby and has been in fine form since. He showed a good attitude to hold off Winetavern Curly at the track last week. He was slow away on that occasion and did remarkably well to win. He clearly needs to break with more verve, but he is undeniably the class dog in this event. Bet here:
9:11: Perry Barr: Roxholme Kristof (Trap Five)
A fascinating renewal of the RPGTV St Leger.
Roxholme Kristof is one of the most exciting dogs in training and has won both of his heats in smart fashion.
He was slow away in his semi-final but went on to still win by four and a quarter-lengths.
He could just have too many gears for some of his rivals.
However, the high-class Smallmead who bolted up in his semi-final and Aayamza Royale who is also unbeaten in two starts in the competition so far, are two who can give the selection the most to think about.
However, Roxholme Kristof brings real firepower to this final and he can blow his rivals away victory in the RPGTV St Leger. Bet here:


thedailymirror--2020-11-26--Lockdown survey - tell us what you think about the new, harsher lockdown tiers

The Mirror 's lockdown survey gives readers a chance to tell us what you think about the new tiered lockdowns being implemented across the nation from December 2nd .
The UK government has today released the tiers that England 's various regions will fall into , with almost all in the two highest tiers .
Only Cornwall , the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight in tier 1 .
This means the rest are in either `` High '' or `` Very High '' .
Our survey asks readers whether they think they 're in the right tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are tough enough .
Click here to find out what you can and ca n't do in the various tiers .
The survey also asks readers whether they think the country should have stayed in a national lockdown and if Mirror readers think there should be a fourth tier which would be a full lockdown .
After the initial lockdown , many were unsure whether we 'd have to go back into lockdown for a second wave .
Now , as eyes turn towards a possible third wave , the Mirror lets our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our lockdown survey below If you can not see the survey click please click here .
Under the new tiered lockdown , more than 50 million people in England ca n't see family and friends indoors .
This has lead to calls that this is still a national lockdown in every way but name .
Ministers unveiled the tiers constituencies fell into this morning and whilst the postcode checker crashed , you can view the full list here .
Both of the stricter tiers , where the vast majority of the nation finds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in homes or pubs .
Vast swathes of the north of England find themselves in tier 3 , where hospitality venues must shut in Tier 3 .
Today ’ s announcement confirmed that more than 20 million people will be in Tier 3 and more than 30 million will be in Tier 2 .

Today, the government has announced the next stage of tiered lockdowns, but with almost all of the country in the highest two tiers, we want to find out what you think
Lockdown survey - tell us what you think about the new, harsher lockdown tiers
The Mirror's lockdown survey gives readers a chance to tell us what you think about the new tiered lockdowns being implemented across the nation from December 2nd.
The UK government has today released the tiers that England's various regions will fall into, with almost all in the two highest tiers.
Only Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight in tier 1.
This means the rest are in either "High" or "Very High".
Our survey asks readers whether they think they're in the right tier, and whether they think the tiers are tough enough.
Click here to find out what you can and can't do in the various tiers.
If you cannot see the survey click please click here.
The survey also asks readers whether they think the country should have stayed in a national lockdown and if Mirror readers think there should be a fourth tier which would be a full lockdown.
After the initial lockdown, many were unsure whether we'd have to go back into lockdown for a second wave.
Now, as eyes turn towards a possible third wave, the Mirror lets our readers have their say.
Image: Empics Entertainment) Empics Entertainment)
Under the new tiered lockdown, more than 50 million people in England can't see family and friends indoors.
This has lead to calls that this is still a national lockdown in every way but name.
Ministers unveiled the tiers constituencies fell into this morning and whilst the postcode checker crashed, you can view the full list here.
Both of the stricter tiers, where the vast majority of the nation finds itself, ban all indoor social gatherings in homes or pubs.
Vast swathes of the north of England find themselves in tier 3, where hospitality venues must shut in Tier 3.
Today’s announcement confirmed that more than 20 million people will be in Tier 3 and more than 30 million will be in Tier 2.