thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Men make more Covid-19 antibodies than women and their plasma 'could save lives'

Men appear to produce higher levels of Covid-19 antibodies than women , figures suggest .
Covid-19 survivors are being sought to donate blood plasma as part of a major trial assessing whether it could help some of the sickest patients .
The trial is ongoing to assess whether convalescent plasma donations can be transfused into patients who are struggling to develop their own immune response .
NHS Blood and Transplant ( NHSBT ) , which is collecting the plasma for the trial , said new analysis had found that men produce more coronavirus antibodies than women , which makes them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show that 43 % of male donors had plasma rich enough in antibodies for their plasma to be included in the trial , compared with 29 % of women .
Professor David Roberts , associate director for blood donation at NHS Blood and Transplant , said : `` We 'd still like to hear from anybody who had coronavirus or the symptoms .
More plasma donors are needed .
`` But we 'd especially want to hear from men .
We test every plasma donation and men have higher antibody levels , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to use their plasma to save lives .
`` Initially your immune system will try and fight off a virus with white blood cells .
If you become more ill , your immune system needs to produce more antibodies that neutralise or kill the virus .
`` Our studies , and many others around the world , show men with Covid-19 are more likely to become seriously ill than women .
This makes them better plasma donors once they have recovered . ''
Last week it was announced that anyone who tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme will be asked to join a blood plasma trial .
NHSBT said people confirmed with the virus through the `` pillar 2 '' national testing programme will receive a text message 21 days after their result to see whether they are willing to donate plasma .
The texts will now be sent on a weekly basis to anyone who tests positive through the national testing programme .
People will receive them 21 days after their result .
The plasma from former patients is rich in the antibodies that develop as a person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfused into people who are seriously ill with Covid-19 and struggling to develop their own antibodies .
If the trial is successful , being treated with convalescent plasma could become a widespread practice in hospitals .
Two plasma donors have described their decision to donate as a `` no-brainer '' .
Simon Callon , 51 , of St Helens , Merseyside , survived Covid-19 but lost his father Noel to the disease .
`` I do n't want anybody going through what happened to my dad , '' he said .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family or friends , with a nurse holding his hand .
Only 10 people were allowed at his funeral .
`` He 'd had a fall at home but the paramedics found his oxygen levels were low and he had a high temperature so they took him in .
`` He had been with my mum for more than 60 years .
He was ex-RAF and a long distance lorry driver but also an amateur painter who taught classes .
His students formed a socially-distanced guard of honour with their paintbrushes .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no-brainer .
If you can save somebody or help somebody , you would do it .
`` The donation was easy , no pain .
The staff were brilliant .
I hope I can help someone . ''
Dr Wassim Shamsuddin , a consultant anaesthetist at Milton Keynes University Hospital Foundation Trust , donated convalescent plasma at Oxford Donor Centre after recovering from Covid-19 .
The 40-year-old , from Bicester , said : `` I have seen the effects of the virus first-hand and how it has taken the lives of many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When the opportunity came to donate plasma and hopefully antibodies to help others in the fight against Covid-19 , it was a no-brainer for me .
`` I have seen how the virus has disproportionately affected the BAME group , within the healthcare professionals and in the community .
`` If plasma turns out to be one of the treatments shown to be of benefit to individuals then I would have played my part . ''
- Anyone who has had coronavirus or the symptoms and is able to travel to a donor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0300 123 2323 or visiting www.nhsbt.nhs.uk .

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Covid-19 survivors are being sought to donate blood plasma as part of a major trial assessing whether it could help some of the sickest patients
Men make more coronavirus antibodies than women - and their plasma 'could save lives'
Men appear to produce higher levels of Covid-19 antibodies than women, figures suggest.
Covid-19 survivors are being sought to donate blood plasma as part of a major trial assessing whether it could help some of the sickest patients.
The trial is ongoing to assess whether convalescent plasma donations can be transfused into patients who are struggling to develop their own immune response.
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), which is collecting the plasma for the trial, said new analysis had found that men produce more coronavirus antibodies than women, which makes them better plasma donors.
The new figures show that 43% of male donors had plasma rich enough in antibodies for their plasma to be included in the trial, compared with 29% of women.
Professor David Roberts, associate director for blood donation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: "We'd still like to hear from anybody who had coronavirus or the symptoms. More plasma donors are needed.
"But we'd especially want to hear from men. We test every plasma donation and men have higher antibody levels, which means we're more likely to be able to use their plasma to save lives.
"Initially your immune system will try and fight off a virus with white blood cells. If you become more ill, your immune system needs to produce more antibodies that neutralise or kill the virus.
"Our studies, and many others around the world, show men with Covid-19 are more likely to become seriously ill than women. This makes them better plasma donors once they have recovered."
Last week it was announced that anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 through the national testing programme will be asked to join a blood plasma trial.
NHSBT said people confirmed with the virus through the "pillar 2" national testing programme will receive a text message 21 days after their result to see whether they are willing to donate plasma.
The texts will now be sent on a weekly basis to anyone who tests positive through the national testing programme. People will receive them 21 days after their result.
The plasma from former patients is rich in the antibodies that develop as a person recovers from an illness.
It is transfused into people who are seriously ill with Covid-19 and struggling to develop their own antibodies.
If the trial is successful, being treated with convalescent plasma could become a widespread practice in hospitals.
Two plasma donors have described their decision to donate as a "no-brainer".
Simon Callon, 51, of St Helens, Merseyside, survived Covid-19 but lost his father Noel to the disease.
"I don't want anybody going through what happened to my dad," he said.
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"He died on a hospital ward with no family or friends, with a nurse holding his hand. Only 10 people were allowed at his funeral.
"He'd had a fall at home but the paramedics found his oxygen levels were low and he had a high temperature so they took him in.
"He had been with my mum for more than 60 years. He was ex-RAF and a long distance lorry driver but also an amateur painter who taught classes. His students formed a socially-distanced guard of honour with their paintbrushes.
"To me, donating plasma was a no-brainer. If you can save somebody or help somebody, you would do it.
"The donation was easy, no pain. The staff were brilliant. I hope I can help someone."
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Dr Wassim Shamsuddin, a consultant anaesthetist at Milton Keynes University Hospital Foundation Trust, donated convalescent plasma at Oxford Donor Centre after recovering from Covid-19.
The 40-year-old, from Bicester, said: "I have seen the effects of the virus first-hand and how it has taken the lives of many people, both old and young.
"When the opportunity came to donate plasma and hopefully antibodies to help others in the fight against Covid-19, it was a no-brainer for me.
"I have seen how the virus has disproportionately affected the BAME group, within the healthcare professionals and in the community.
"If plasma turns out to be one of the treatments shown to be of benefit to individuals then I would have played my part."
- Anyone who has had coronavirus or the symptoms and is able to travel to a donor centre can offer to donate by calling 0300 123 2323 or visiting www.nhsbt.nhs.uk.


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Coronation Street confirms devastating news that Oliver's illness is incurable

Coronation Street spoilers have confirmed devastating scenes , as Leanne Battersby receives the news she ’ s been dreading about her son Oliver .
The three year old will be diagnosed with mitochondrial disease , after a recent spell of seizures and ill health .
Leanne and Oliver ’ s father Steve McDonald were left concerned recently to learn their son could have the life limiting condition .
Next week , Corrie viewers will see the moment the consultant breaks the sad news to the worried parents that their son is seriously ill , and will not recover .
Oliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mitochondrial disease , and his parents struggle to process the news .
Leanne demands a second opinion , unable to accept her son ’ s condition - as the rest of the family soon find themselves struggling too .
Oliver ’ s mum is convinced they ’ ve got it wrong and that there must be something that can be done for the toddler .
Later in the week , Leanne falls apart over the thought of losing her son , and tells Steve that without Oliver she will have nothing left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barlow in the process as he hears the comments , with her also saying how Oliver is all she ’ s ever wanted .
She ’ s drained with the news and keeping an eye on her son , and finally accepts help from Steve and lets him stay with him .
The family turn to each other as they all struggle to accept the devastating diagnosis and that Oliver ’ s condition is incurable .
The characters will rally around each other and the youngster amid the news , promising heartbreaking scenes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entirely clear where the storyline will go from here , or whether Oliver ’ s condition will deteriorate .
Filming was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic , with these characters in the middle of filming the storyline when this happened .
They ’ re now back on set picking up the plot from where they left it , while details are yet to be confirmed .
That said , Leanne actress Jane Danson revealed she knew how the storyline would conclude , and said what happens could change her character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV .

Coronation Street airs heartache for Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald next week, with news about son Oliver
Coronation Street spoilers have confirmed devastating scenes, as Leanne Battersby receives the news she’s been dreading about her son Oliver.
The three year old will be diagnosed with mitochondrial disease, after a recent spell of seizures and ill health.
Leanne and Oliver’s father Steve McDonald were left concerned recently to learn their son could have the life limiting condition.
Next week, Corrie viewers will see the moment the consultant breaks the sad news to the worried parents that their son is seriously ill, and will not recover.
Oliver is confirmed to have an incurable form of mitochondrial disease, and his parents struggle to process the news.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Leanne demands a second opinion, unable to accept her son’s condition - as the rest of the family soon find themselves struggling too.
Oliver’s mum is convinced they’ve got it wrong and that there must be something that can be done for the toddler.
Later in the week, Leanne falls apart over the thought of losing her son, and tells Steve that without Oliver she will have nothing left.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Leanne ends up upsetting stepson Simon Barlow in the process as he hears the comments, with her also saying how Oliver is all she’s ever wanted.
She’s drained with the news and keeping an eye on her son, and finally accepts help from Steve and lets him stay with him.
The family turn to each other as they all struggle to accept the devastating diagnosis and that Oliver’s condition is incurable.
The characters will rally around each other and the youngster amid the news, promising heartbreaking scenes to come.
It’s not entirely clear where the storyline will go from here, or whether Oliver’s condition will deteriorate.
Filming was halted in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with these characters in the middle of filming the storyline when this happened.
Image: ITV) ITV)
They’re now back on set picking up the plot from where they left it, while details are yet to be confirmed.
That said, Leanne actress Jane Danson revealed she knew how the storyline would conclude, and said what happens could change her character forever.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Louise Redknapp calls Jamie an 'amazing dad' after saying she's ready to move on

Louise Redknapp has paid tribute to her ex Jamie and the 'amazing ' job he 's done in raising their boys in a rare Instagram post about her former husband .
The singer , 45 , split with the ex footballer back in 2017 after 19 years of marriage .
Despite the pain of their divorce , Louise revealed she still thinks very highly of Jamie as she celebrated him on Father 's Day in view of her 700,000 social media followers .
Sharing a picture of Jamie posing with Charley , 15 , and Beau , 11 , Louise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Day @ jamie.redknapp .
Thank you for being an amazing dad to our boys . ''
The post came shortly after Louise told how she was still 'grieving ' after their split as she still want to be Jamie 's best friend but knows this is now impossible .
However , the mum-of-two did say that after three years she feels she 's moved on enough to finally start looking for love again .
`` I 'm very single at the moment , which is not a good thing .
“ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But he knows he can talk to me about anything and doesn ’ t need to be embarrassed , I ’ m so open , '' she said in an interview with The Sun .
Louise said that Charley has given her his blessing to date again .
`` One morning he said to me , ‘ If you ever did want to go on a date , I ’ d be OK with it ’ .
It was actually a big moment as he ’ d always been quite vocal that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date .
`` They always hope their mum and dad will work things out , '' she admitted .
Jamie and Louise first met as teenagers and were together for more than two decades before they shocked fans with their break-up .
Their marriage had seemed like one of the most solid in showbiz until rumours began swirling following Louise 's stint on Strictly Come Dancing .
The former Eternal singer later said that appearing on the BBC One show provided her with the confidence to leave her old life - where she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' - behind and revive her career .
She went on to release a solo album and complete a tour of the UK .
Louise 's plans to hit the road again on her her Heavy Love tour this year had to be scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic .

The former Eternal singer posted a special tribute to her husband of 19 years after revealing in an interview she was finally ready to start dating again
Louise Redknapp calls Jamie an 'amazing dad' after saying she's ready to move on
Louise Redknapp has paid tribute to her ex Jamie and the 'amazing' job he's done in raising their boys in a rare Instagram post about her former husband.
The singer, 45, split with the ex footballer back in 2017 after 19 years of marriage.
Despite the pain of their divorce, Louise revealed she still thinks very highly of Jamie as she celebrated him on Father's Day in view of her 700,000 social media followers.
Sharing a picture of Jamie posing with Charley, 15, and Beau, 11 , Louise wrote alongside it: "Happy Father's Day @jamie.redknapp. Thank you for being an amazing dad to our boys."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The post came shortly after Louise told how she was still 'grieving' after their split as she still want to be Jamie's best friend but knows this is now impossible.
However, the mum-of-two did say that after three years she feels she's moved on enough to finally start looking for love again.
"I'm very single at the moment, which is not a good thing.
“My eldest is 15 and super-protective over me. But he knows he can talk to me about anything and doesn’t need to be embarrassed, I’m so open," she said in an interview with The Sun.
Louise said that Charley has given her his blessing to date again.
"One morning he said to me, ‘If you ever did want to go on a date, I’d be OK with it’. It was actually a big moment as he’d always been quite vocal that I’d never go on a date.
"They always hope their mum and dad will work things out," she admitted.
Image: PA) PA) Image: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock) Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock)
Jamie and Louise first met as teenagers and were together for more than two decades before they shocked fans with their break-up.
Their marriage had seemed like one of the most solid in showbiz until rumours began swirling following Louise's stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
The former Eternal singer later said that appearing on the BBC One show provided her with the confidence to leave her old life - where she said she felt like a 'Stepford wife' - behind and revive her career.
She went on to release a solo album and complete a tour of the UK. Louise's plans to hit the road again on her her Heavy Love tour this year had to be scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic.


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Peter Andre shares touching throwback tribute in memory of late brother

Peter Andre shared a moving tribute in memory of his late brother Andrew , nearly eight years after he passed away .
The 47-year-old television star revealed that he was missing his brother and wrote a touching comment as he reflected on the throwback moment .
Taking to social media , Peter shared an adorable throwback snap alongside his brother Michael and late brother Andrew .
In the picture , the trio certainly showed off their family resemblance as they grinned at the camera and donned their thick curly locks .
Peter 's older brother Andrew tragically lost his battle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battling the illness for ten months .
Following his death , Peter was said to be 'devastated ' by the news , and they had shared a close relationship .
`` The ultimate throwback of ours .
Me my brother @ mrmichaelandre1 and our late brother Andrew , '' wrote on his Instagram today .
`` Our usual clowning around .
Man I miss you brother .
The dad of four added : `` Yeah we were picked on and outcast for years but we also had some amazing times and are friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that didn ’ t like us .
`` Life is strange sometimes and way way way too short.
`` Peter 's brother Michael also shared the same photo on his own social media in memory of their brother .
Peter has since been inundated with hundreds of kind comments as followers shared their condolences with the mysterious Girl singer .
Peter 's moving message came shortly after the reality star opened up about the bulling and racism he had faced as a youngster .
Speaking to his brother Danny on The Sun 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the heartbreaking experiences he felt in school .
During his conversation he admitted that he still does n't wear his hair in its naturally curly style - as he worried about the memories it would bring up .
It was a topic that he also mentioned today in his brother 's memorial , noting that the trio had all faced difficulties and cruel comments when they were growing up .
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The Mysterious Girl singer tragically lost his older brother eight years ago following a short battle with kidney cancer
Peter Andre shared a moving tribute in memory of his late brother Andrew, nearly eight years after he passed away.
The 47-year-old television star revealed that he was missing his brother and wrote a touching comment as he reflected on the throwback moment.
Taking to social media, Peter shared an adorable throwback snap alongside his brother Michael and late brother Andrew.
In the picture, the trio certainly showed off their family resemblance as they grinned at the camera and donned their thick curly locks.
Peter's older brother Andrew tragically lost his battle with kidney cancer in December 2012 after battling the illness for ten months.
Image: Peter Andre/Instagram) Peter Andre/Instagram)
Following his death, Peter was said to be 'devastated' by the news, and they had shared a close relationship.
"The ultimate throwback of ours. Me my brother @mrmichaelandre1 and our late brother Andrew," wrote on his Instagram today.
"Our usual clowning around. Man I miss you brother.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The dad of four added: "Yeah we were picked on and outcast for years but we also had some amazing times and are friends now with so many of the people that didn’t like us.
"Life is strange sometimes and way way way too short. "
Peter's brother Michael also shared the same photo on his own social media in memory of their brother.
Image: PA) PA)
Peter has since been inundated with hundreds of kind comments as followers shared their condolences with the mysterious Girl singer.
"Beautiful pic. Treasure the memories x" wrote one fan.
Another added: "Wow it’s junior."
Peter's moving message came shortly after the reality star opened up about the bulling and racism he had faced as a youngster.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Speaking to his brother Danny on The Sun's YouTube channel, the singer spoke of the heartbreaking experiences he felt in school.
During his conversation he admitted that he still doesn't wear his hair in its naturally curly style - as he worried about the memories it would bring up.
It was a topic that he also mentioned today in his brother's memorial, noting that the trio had all faced difficulties and cruel comments when they were growing up.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Matteo Guendouzi 'taunted Brighton players about their wages' during defeat

Matteo Guendouzi mocked Brighton 's players over their inferior wages at the Amex on Saturday afternoon .
The Arsenal midfield was in the headlines after grabbing Neal Maupay , scorer of Brighton 's winner , around the throat .
The contest got heated once Maupay clashed with Bernd Leno , which resulted in the German being taken off on a stretcher .
But Guendouzi continued with the verbals , according to the Daily Mail , and made his opponents aware of their earnings in comparison to him and his Arsenal team-mates .
The Frenchman earns around £40,000-a-week at the Emirates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Mesut Ozil who earns more than £300,000-a-week .
Brighton have a wage ceiling of around £50,000-a-week .
After the match Maupay suggested that Arsenal 's players needed more `` humility '' with his comments believed to be aimed at Guendouzi .
A source said : `` He ( Guendouzi ) was saying the Brighton players were s*** and that he and his team-mates earn so much more than they ever will .
`` He 's done it in other games as well .
Arsenal are a decent club and hate that sort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conduct called out but he will not face a violent conduct charge the FA have confirmed .
But former Gunner Perry Groves hopes that Mikel Arteta will have a word with the 21-year-old .
He told talkSPORT : `` I 've heard a few things about Guendouzi 's attitude .
You want your players to be confident and a bit arrogant on the pitch but he 's not good enough to go around giving people verbals .
`` If Maupay 's been getting it in the ear all game from Guendouzi and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is right to say , 'What have you got to say now ? '
`` Someone , whether it 's Arteta , the coaching staff or the senior players , needs to tell Guendouzi to wind his neck in . ''

"IT'S ALL OUR FAULT" - MIKEL ARTETA ON ARSENAL'S DEFEAT AT BRIGHTON
"IT'S ALL OUR FAULT" - MIKEL ARTETA ON ARSENAL'S DEFEAT AT BRIGHTON
Matteo Guendouzi was at the centre of proceedings as Arsenal went down to Brighton on Saturday after clashing with Neal Maupay but the midfielder was mocking his opponents for much of the afternoon
Matteo Guendouzi mocked Brighton's players over their inferior wages at the Amex on Saturday afternoon.
The Arsenal midfield was in the headlines after grabbing Neal Maupay, scorer of Brighton's winner, around the throat.
The contest got heated once Maupay clashed with Bernd Leno, which resulted in the German being taken off on a stretcher.
But Guendouzi continued with the verbals, according to the Daily Mail, and made his opponents aware of their earnings in comparison to him and his Arsenal team-mates.
The Frenchman earns around £40,000-a-week at the Emirates, while the club's top earner is Mesut Ozil who earns more than £300,000-a-week.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Brighton have a wage ceiling of around £50,000-a-week.
After the match Maupay suggested that Arsenal's players needed more "humility" with his comments believed to be aimed at Guendouzi.
A source said: "He (Guendouzi) was saying the Brighton players were s*** and that he and his team-mates earn so much more than they ever will.
"He's done it in other games as well. Arsenal are a decent club and hate that sort of behaviour."
Guendouzi had his conduct called out but he will not face a violent conduct charge the FA have confirmed.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But former Gunner Perry Groves hopes that Mikel Arteta will have a word with the 21-year-old.
He told talkSPORT : "I've heard a few things about Guendouzi's attitude. You want your players to be confident and a bit arrogant on the pitch but he's not good enough to go around giving people verbals.
"If Maupay's been getting it in the ear all game from Guendouzi and he then goes and scores the winner, he is right to say, 'What have you got to say now?'
"Someone, whether it's Arteta, the coaching staff or the senior players, needs to tell Guendouzi to wind his neck in."


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Man caught smuggling cocaine inside fake penis after landing at airport

A Brit has been caught trying to smuggle cocaine into Belgium inside a fake penis .
The man was arrested as he arrived at Brussels Airport after a flight from Jamaica on February 8 , the Daily Star reports .
Police detected cocaine on him and later found 127g of the drug within an imitation phallus .
The discovery was made after he was taken to a nearby hospital for examination .
Prosecutors could not prove the man was a `` mule '' but asked the court for a 36 month sentence for the Brit .
The man had told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an acquaintance while visiting his mother in Jamaica .
Defence attorneys argued a sentence as long as 36 months in length would be too severe because of the man 's health problems .
According to the man ’ s lawyer , the Brit has `` kidney failure and needs to exercise '' as well as follow `` a proper diet . ''
He is set to be sentenced on June 24th .
In December 2019 , a 78-year-old British dubbed the `` narcograndad '' was detained in Colombia for attempting to smuggle cocaine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has dealt with a surge in pensioners being used to traffic drugs abroad , and Vincent Ruocco from Manchester was arrested at Bogotá ’ s El Dorado airport .
Police found nine kilos of cocaine hidden in wooden pedicure files stashed in his luggage .

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A Brit was arrested at Brussels Airport after attempting to smuggle cocaine into Belgium inside an imitation phallus after returning from a trip to Jamaica to visit his mother
A Brit has been caught trying to smuggle cocaine into Belgium inside a fake penis.
The man was arrested as he arrived at Brussels Airport after a flight from Jamaica on February 8, the Daily Star reports.
Police detected cocaine on him and later found 127g of the drug within an imitation phallus.
The discovery was made after he was taken to a nearby hospital for examination.
Prosecutors could not prove the man was a "mule" but asked the court for a 36 month sentence for the Brit.
The man had told police he was offered the drugs by an acquaintance while visiting his mother in Jamaica.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
Defence attorneys argued a sentence as long as 36 months in length would be too severe because of the man's health problems.
According to the man’s lawyer, the Brit has "kidney failure and needs to exercise" as well as follow "a proper diet."
He is set to be sentenced on June 24th.
In December 2019, a 78-year-old British dubbed the "narcograndad" was detained in Colombia for attempting to smuggle cocaine out of the country.
The country has dealt with a surge in pensioners being used to traffic drugs abroad, and Vincent Ruocco from Manchester was arrested at Bogotá’s El Dorado airport.
Police found nine kilos of cocaine hidden in wooden pedicure files stashed in his luggage.


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Marcus Rashford's link with rapper Jay-Z helped his free school meals fight

Marcus Rashford 's recent decision to sign with Jay-Z 's talent agency Roc Nation helped him with his free school meals fight .
The Man Utd and England forward drew high praise after his recent campaign persuaded a Government U-turn to provide meals to disadvantaged children throughout the summer .
While Rashford was the brainchild behind the initiative , he had plenty of support from Roc Nation whom he signed with in April .
As reports The Telegraph , Jay-Z even reserved special praise Rashford to say how `` extremely proud '' he was of his efforts .
President of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` We do n't really consider ourselves a traditional agency – we really are a movement .
`` We do n't tell anybody what to say and how to say it , all we do is try to amplify it . ''
Mr Yormark discussed how sport stars and athletes had such a huge platform with which to connect with fans now , and praised Rashford for being a `` shining example '' of embodying Roc Nation 's focus of `` protecting and defending those that ca n't protect and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Companies today want to align with people that are passionate about community , that want to take a stand against injustice , and so we encourage all of our clients to be aggressive in this space . ''
Among the football stars on Roc Nation 's books are Man City 's Kevin De Bruyne and Aston Villa 's Tyrone Mings .
Rashford 's brothers still handle all his football-related business , but Roc Nation are in charge of his PR and marketing .
`` We look for those figures who stand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ play , '' said Kelly Hogarth , the director of brand strategy and business communications , who represents Rashford .
`` What he did transcended race , transcended any social unrest that we 're experiencing .
`` This was a 22-year-old young man who was saying : 'No child should be going hungry in this country .
That is unacceptable ' .
`` And even if you were the meanest person in the world , it was an argument you just could n't fight against .
He was able to resonate with so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Thanks to Rashford 's work , the Government announced a £120million 'Covid food fund ' had been set aside to provide over 1.3m vulnerable children with meals .
Ms Hogarth added : `` We had a company-wide call this week and our owners , including Shawn 'Jay-Z ' Carter , addressed what he just achieved and spoke on just how proud as a company we are of him . ''
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Rashford signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation brand in April, who are avid supporters of philanthropic work and are keen for their signed talent to use their celebrity status for good causes
Marcus Rashford's recent decision to sign with Jay-Z's talent agency Roc Nation helped him with his free school meals fight.
The Man Utd and England forward drew high praise after his recent campaign persuaded a Government U-turn to provide meals to disadvantaged children throughout the summer.
While Rashford was the brainchild behind the initiative, he had plenty of support from Roc Nation whom he signed with in April.
As reports The Telegraph, Jay-Z even reserved special praise Rashford to say how "extremely proud" he was of his efforts.
President of Roc Nation Sports International, Michael Yormark, said: "We don't really consider ourselves a traditional agency – we really are a movement.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"We don't tell anybody what to say and how to say it, all we do is try to amplify it."
Mr Yormark discussed how sport stars and athletes had such a huge platform with which to connect with fans now, and praised Rashford for being a "shining example" of embodying Roc Nation's focus of "protecting and defending those that can't protect and defend themselves".
He added: "Companies today want to align with people that are passionate about community, that want to take a stand against injustice, and so we encourage all of our clients to be aggressive in this space."
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Among the football stars on Roc Nation's books are Man City's Kevin De Bruyne and Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings.
Rashford's brothers still handle all his football-related business, but Roc Nation are in charge of his PR and marketing.
"We look for those figures who stand for something beyond just the sport that they play," said Kelly Hogarth, the director of brand strategy and business communications, who represents Rashford.
"What he did transcended race, transcended any social unrest that we're experiencing.
"This was a 22-year-old young man who was saying: 'No child should be going hungry in this country. That is unacceptable'.
"And even if you were the meanest person in the world, it was an argument you just couldn't fight against. He was able to resonate with so many people by just being himself."
Thanks to Rashford's work, the Government announced a £120million 'Covid food fund' had been set aside to provide over 1.3m vulnerable children with meals.
Ms Hogarth added: "We had a company-wide call this week and our owners, including Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, addressed what he just achieved and spoke on just how proud as a company we are of him."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Duchess to plant flower in memory of boy whose brother raised money for hospice

The Duchess of Cambridge has pledged to plant a sunflower in memory of a boy whose brother raised thousands of pounds for the hospice that cared for him .
Kate spoke to 13-year-old Stuie Delf , who ran a sponsored 5K every day last month to remember his nine-year-old brother Fraser , who died in January .
She was joined by the Duchess of Cornwall in the video call to mark Children 's Hospice Week , as the royal pair carried out their first-ever joint engagement .
`` I hear you 've been doing lots of fundraising , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teenager .
Stuie told the duchesses he was inspired by 100-year-old NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore .
Camilla added : `` Oh Captain Tom .
Captain Tom has done a lot for this country , has n't he ?
He 's inspired so many people .
You must be very fit , Stuie . ''
The two duchesses spoke to the youngster , his parents Stuart and Carla Delf from Huntingdon , Cambridgeshire , and representatives from Children 's Hospice South West and Helen & Douglas House , both of which have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Children 's Hospices ( Each ) , of which Kate is patron .
Camilla said in the call last week : `` We 'd like to thank everybody that works for hospices across the UK for the incredible job you do and allowing families to treasure their moments together . ''
They heard how the Each hospice in Milton , near Cambridge , where Fraser spent his final weeks , saw a dramatic drop in fundraising because of the Covid-19 crisis .
Stuie , who was cheered on by his neighbours , set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gap and to thank staff for helping create the cherished memories he spent at the hospice with Fraser .
`` Fraser was n't just my brother , he was my best friend , '' he said .
He has raised close to £16,000 , and with gift aid his total is £18,500 , his family said .
The Delfs spent seven weeks living in the hospice with Fraser before he died as a result of Coats plus syndrome , a rare condition that affects multiple organs and causes brain abnormalities .
Kate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been and appeared moved by the family 's story .
Mr Delf , 42 , said afterwards : `` She said she was going to plant a sunflower in memory of Fraser .
`` I 'm not sure which Each it 's going to be but at one of the hospices . ''
The sunflower has been adopted as the emblem of hospice care , a symbol of joy with the seeds representing patients and the surrounding petals as love , care , and compassion .
Mrs Delf told Kate and Camilla about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and her husband arrange for a vicar to come and renew their wedding vows in front of Fraser , who had never understood why he was not in their wedding photos .
The duchesses were joined on the call by Eddie Farwell , co-founder and chief executive of Children 's Hospice South West , and Clare Periton , chief executive of Helen & Douglas House , and discussed how the pandemic had forced many of the UK 's hospices to change their ways of working .
Mr Farwell , whose two children Kate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ degenerative disorder after spending time at Helen House in Oxford in 1991 and 1995 , now runs three hospices in south-west England .
He said : `` Obviously most of our families are shielding very vulnerable people , young people , and not wanting many of them to venture from their homes .
`` So we 've had to turn our family-based respite model into something else . ''
Mr Farwell added : `` We 're still open for emergency and end-of-life care , but we 're working in the community , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and which has been very welcomed and it 's been enormously successful .
`` And it wo n't surprise you to know that we are working virtually as well . ''
Ms Periton said : `` Some of our families just do n't want to come out of their homes .
So actually it 's about putting them first and how we can look after them .
`` So all our staff are now wearing fun scrubs - and they look quite , very kind of child-friendly - and PPE . ''

Kate, who joined by the Duchess of Cornwall in a video call to mark Children's Hospice Week, spoke to 13-year-old Stuie Delf, who ran a sponsored 5K every day last month to remember his nine-year-old brother Fraser, who died in January
Duchess to plant flower in memory of boy whose brother raised thousands for hospice
The Duchess of Cambridge has pledged to plant a sunflower in memory of a boy whose brother raised thousands of pounds for the hospice that cared for him.
Kate spoke to 13-year-old Stuie Delf, who ran a sponsored 5K every day last month to remember his nine-year-old brother Fraser, who died in January.
She was joined by the Duchess of Cornwall in the video call to mark Children's Hospice Week, as the royal pair carried out their first-ever joint engagement.
"I hear you've been doing lots of fundraising, which has been amazing," Kate told the teenager.
Stuie told the duchesses he was inspired by 100-year-old NHS fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Camilla added: "Oh Captain Tom. Captain Tom has done a lot for this country, hasn't he? He's inspired so many people. You must be very fit, Stuie."
The two duchesses spoke to the youngster, his parents Stuart and Carla Delf from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, and representatives from Children's Hospice South West and Helen & Douglas House, both of which have Camilla as patron, and East Anglia Children's Hospices (Each), of which Kate is patron.
Camilla said in the call last week: "We'd like to thank everybody that works for hospices across the UK for the incredible job you do and allowing families to treasure their moments together."
They heard how the Each hospice in Milton, near Cambridge, where Fraser spent his final weeks, saw a dramatic drop in fundraising because of the Covid-19 crisis.
Stuie, who was cheered on by his neighbours, set out to raise £500 to fill the gap and to thank staff for helping create the cherished memories he spent at the hospice with Fraser.
"Fraser wasn't just my brother, he was my best friend," he said.
He has raised close to £16,000, and with gift aid his total is £18,500, his family said.
The Delfs spent seven weeks living in the hospice with Fraser before he died as a result of Coats plus syndrome, a rare condition that affects multiple organs and causes brain abnormalities.
Kate, 38, asked how the care had been and appeared moved by the family's story.
Mr Delf, 42, said afterwards: "She said she was going to plant a sunflower in memory of Fraser.
"I'm not sure which Each it's going to be but at one of the hospices."
The sunflower has been adopted as the emblem of hospice care, a symbol of joy with the seeds representing patients and the surrounding petals as love, care, and compassion.
Image: UGC) UGC)
Mrs Delf told Kate and Camilla about the kindness of staff who helped her and her husband arrange for a vicar to come and renew their wedding vows in front of Fraser, who had never understood why he was not in their wedding photos.
The duchesses were joined on the call by Eddie Farwell, co-founder and chief executive of Children's Hospice South West, and Clare Periton, chief executive of Helen & Douglas House, and discussed how the pandemic had forced many of the UK's hospices to change their ways of working.
Mr Farwell, whose two children Kate and Tom both died from a rare degenerative disorder after spending time at Helen House in Oxford in 1991 and 1995, now runs three hospices in south-west England.
He said: "Obviously most of our families are shielding very vulnerable people, young people, and not wanting many of them to venture from their homes.
"So we've had to turn our family-based respite model into something else."
Mr Farwell added: "We're still open for emergency and end-of-life care, but we're working in the community, which is something we haven't done before and which has been very welcomed and it's been enormously successful.
"And it won't surprise you to know that we are working virtually as well."
Ms Periton said: "Some of our families just don't want to come out of their homes. So actually it's about putting them first and how we can look after them.
"So all our staff are now wearing fun scrubs - and they look quite, very kind of child-friendly - and PPE."


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Girl, 2, cycles 48 miles in nine days to raise thousands for sister who died

Here ’ s a tiny cyclist who has hit top gear at the age of just two , as she is already riding without stabilisers .
Daisy Adams recently rode 48 miles in nine days to raise more than £3,000 to honour her sister who died shortly after being born .
And the tot was an early starter , riding a balance bike at only seven months .
Daisy often goes on trips with parents Helen and Rob .
They are convinced one day she will ride in competitions , like Rob , 44 , used to .
Helen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a really big cyclist so we bought Daisy this cute toddler bike .
We then got her a balance bike .
“ We got her a pedal bike when she was two and , within two months , she biked off on her way to the zoo .
She can do around 11 miles unassisted , more if we tow her.
” Speaking about Daisy ’ s ride for the Sands baby bereavement charity , Helen , of Bristol , added : “ Her older sister , Lily , died 45 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask to go and see her in the cemetery .
“ We would bike there and then thought that charities were really struggling for money .
“ Daisy rode 48.8 miles in nine days .
We wanted to raise £450 but we ’ re actually at just over £3,000 .
It ’ s great Daisy can cycle so far .
If she keeps going like this she ’ ll probably race .
”

Daisy Adams, from Bristol, who can ride 11 miles without any help, has already raised more than £3,000 for the Sands baby bereavement charity after her sister passed away
Girl, 2, cycles 48 miles in nine days to raise thousands for sister who died
Here’s a tiny cyclist who has hit top gear at the age of just two, as she is already riding without stabilisers.
Daisy Adams recently rode 48 miles in nine days to raise more than £3,000 to honour her sister who died shortly after being born.
And the tot was an early starter, riding a balance bike at only seven months. Daisy often goes on trips with parents Helen and Rob.
They are convinced one day she will ride in competitions, like Rob, 44, used to. Helen, 33, said: “Her dad was a really big cyclist so we bought Daisy this cute toddler bike. We then got her a balance bike.
“We got her a pedal bike when she was two and, within two months, she biked off on her way to the zoo. She can do around 11 miles unassisted, more if we tow her.”
Speaking about Daisy’s ride for the Sands baby bereavement charity, Helen, of Bristol, added: “Her older sister, Lily, died 45 minutes after birth. During lockdown she would ask to go and see her in the cemetery.
“We would bike there and then thought that charities were really struggling for money.
“Daisy rode 48.8 miles in nine days. We wanted to raise £450 but we’re actually at just over £3,000. It’s great Daisy can cycle so far. If she keeps going like this she’ll probably race.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Big Brother fans sob over Jade Goody's first appearance as Davina pays tribute

Big Brother viewers were left in tears after watching Jade Goody 's first appearance in the 2002 series .
Tonight , viewers were given a glimpse back at the iconic third series of the show in which Jade , then 20 , rose to fame .
The scenes left viewers tearful and presenters Rylan Clark-Neal and Davina McCall paid tribute at the end of the programme .
`` We need to take a minute to speak about Jade , '' Rylan began , saying that she was the `` perfect housemate '' .
`` She was beautifully flawed and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Davina said .
`` We loved her with all of our hearts .
She was just an extraordinary person . ''
Jade tragically died on March 22 2009 at the age of 27 from cervical cancer .
Fans were in tears watching Jade on screen again .
One tweeted : `` It ’ s actually so sad watching Jade Goody knowing she ain ’ t here no more # bbuk . ''
While another commented : `` .
@ ThisisDavina 's words about Jade were so lovely ... # BBUK . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ matter your thoughts on Jade , there is no doubt she was one of the most entertaining housemates of Big Brother .
It ’ s tragic what happened to her , at such a young age too .
# BBUK . ''
`` Heartbreaking watching # BBUK and seeing Jade Goody @ ThisisDavina @ Rylan , '' another tweeted .
A fan remarked : `` Jade Goody ❤ FOREVER .
So many tears .
That 's all that needs to be said really // # BBUK # BigBrotherUK # JadeGoody . ''
*Big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on E4

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Big Brother viewers were given a glimpse back at the iconic third series of the show in which Jade, then 20, rose to fame
Big Brother fans sob over Jade Goody's first appearance in 2002 show as Davina pays tribute
Big Brother viewers were left in tears after watching Jade Goody's first appearance in the 2002 series.
Tonight, viewers were given a glimpse back at the iconic third series of the show in which Jade, then 20, rose to fame.
The scenes left viewers tearful and presenters Rylan Clark-Neal and Davina McCall paid tribute at the end of the programme.
"We need to take a minute to speak about Jade," Rylan began, saying that she was the "perfect housemate".
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"She was beautifully flawed and I think everyone could relate to her," Davina said. "We loved her with all of our hearts. She was just an extraordinary person."
Jade tragically died on March 22 2009 at the age of 27 from cervical cancer.
Fans were in tears watching Jade on screen again.
One tweeted: "It’s actually so sad watching Jade Goody knowing she ain’t here no more #bbuk."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
While another commented: ".@ThisisDavina 's words about Jade were so lovely... #BBUK."
BB3 winner Kate wrote: "No matter your thoughts on Jade, there is no doubt she was one of the most entertaining housemates of Big Brother. It’s tragic what happened to her, at such a young age too. #BBUK."
"Heartbreaking watching #BBUK and seeing Jade Goody @ThisisDavina @Rylan," another tweeted.
A fan remarked: "Jade Goody ❤ FOREVER. So many tears. That's all that needs to be said really // #BBUK #BigBrotherUK #JadeGoody."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Hollyoaks' Davinia Taylor sees son for first time in four months after lockdown

Ex Hollyoaks actress Davinia Taylor has shared her excitement at being reunited with her 12-year-old son after they 've spent the last four months apart .
Due to travel restrictions in lockdown , Davinia - who is based in Malaga - has been unable to see her eldest child Grey since March .
The youngster has instead been staying in the UK with his dad Dave Gardner and step-mum Liv Tyler .
Davinia took to Instagram to share her excitement as she prepared to fly to Barcelona to meet them .
`` Oh my god , I 'm so excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ morning and I 'm gon na go and get my son .
I 've not seen him for four months ! ''
she cried .
Discussing their plans , she went on : `` I 'm gon na get Grey from Barcelona .
I 'm gon na spend the night with him in Soho House and have a nice meal , do a bit of bonding , good bit of chatting .
`` No doubt , he 'll just absolutely not give a t**s , because he 's nearly 13 .
But I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing him home to his brothers and his new dogs , '' said the jubilant mum .
Later when Davinia arrived at Malaga airport she expressed her joy at how quiet it was .
`` It 's just the most civilised way to travel , '' she told her followers .
`` It reminds me of how it must have been in the 70s or the early 80s when not everybody travelled every day by plane .
It 's just so empty .
`` There 's half the amount of terminals and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far .
It 's am absolute joy .
And there 's no crowds or anything because of the two metre rule .
Positively civilised . ''
Davinia hit the headlines last week after revealing her incredible weight loss .
While she was at the airport , the actress showed how committed she is to her new regime by doing lunges to pass the time .
Davinia told how she 's gone from a size 16 to trim 8 by sharing her before and after pictures .
She credited running , saunas and intermittent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The star also admitted she 's been using the controversial Wim Hof method , which involves breathing techniques and cold exposure .
`` All these protocols have helped me stay mentally healthy and if I do that the body follows suit !
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Hollyoaks' Davinia Taylor is over the moon to see son for the first time in 4 months
Hollyoaks' Davinia Taylor is over the moon to see son for the first time in 4 months
The former soap star hasn't seen 12-year-old Grey, who has been staying with his dad Dave Gardner and step-mum Liv Tyler, for the last four months
Hollyoaks' Davinia Taylor reunites with son for first time in four months after lockdown
Ex Hollyoaks actress Davinia Taylor has shared her excitement at being reunited with her 12-year-old son after they've spent the last four months apart.
Due to travel restrictions in lockdown, Davinia - who is based in Malaga - has been unable to see her eldest child Grey since March.
The youngster has instead been staying in the UK with his dad Dave Gardner and step-mum Liv Tyler.
Davinia took to Instagram to share her excitement as she prepared to fly to Barcelona to meet them.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Oh my god, I'm so excited! It's stupid o'clock in the morning and I'm gonna go and get my son. I've not seen him for four months!" she cried.
Discussing their plans, she went on: "I'm gonna get Grey from Barcelona. I'm gonna spend the night with him in Soho House and have a nice meal, do a bit of bonding, good bit of chatting.
"No doubt, he'll just absolutely not give a t**s, because he's nearly 13. But I'm so excited and then I'm bringing him home to his brothers and his new dogs," said the jubilant mum.
Later when Davinia arrived at Malaga airport she expressed her joy at how quiet it was.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"It's just the most civilised way to travel," she told her followers. "It reminds me of how it must have been in the 70s or the early 80s when not everybody travelled every day by plane. It's just so empty.
"There's half the amount of terminals and you don't even have to walk that far. It's am absolute joy. And there's no crowds or anything because of the two metre rule. Positively civilised."
Davinia hit the headlines last week after revealing her incredible weight loss.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
While she was at the airport, the actress showed how committed she is to her new regime by doing lunges to pass the time.
Davinia told how she's gone from a size 16 to trim 8 by sharing her before and after pictures.
She credited running, saunas and intermittent fasting for helping her transform her figure.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The star also admitted she's been using the controversial Wim Hof method, which involves breathing techniques and cold exposure.
She added: "Detox, reduce inflammatory foods, run, sauna, supplement, wim Hof, cold exposure, NAD+, nootropics kombucha, intermittent fasting, gut health , knowing my genes...
"All these protocols have helped me stay mentally healthy and if I do that the body follows suit!!


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Sharp rise in the number of children who need foster care during the pandemic

The number of British children who need foster care has risen by 44 % during the pandemic , children ’ s charity Barnardo ’ s has warned .
From March 1 to April 23 , 2,349 children were referred to Barnardo ’ s fostering services – compared to 1,629 registered in the same period last year .
However , the number of inquiries by potential foster parents fell from 302 to 161 .
Barnardo ’ s has declared foster care to be in a “ state of emergency ” and chief executive Javed Khan said job losses , poverty , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ factors pushing “ vulnerable families ” to a crisis point .
He said : “ There are hundreds of children who have been referred to Barnardo ’ s and are waiting to be placed with a foster family.
” The charity has issued an urgent plea to people over 21 who have a spare room and can commit to fostering to consider doing so .
All fosterers are eligible for financial aid and will receive support from Barnardo ’ s and a designated social worker .
The Department for Education said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easier for councils and fostering agencies to identify potential placements , and to assess and approve new carers , so children get the support they deserve.
” The news comes as he lockdown is presenting problems for teens in foster care .
Across the UK , school closures have left foster teens at home without contact with their friends and educating professionals who assist them in their much-needed psychological development .
Afterschool clubs and sports teams have all been cancelled , meaning that a source of happiness , acceptance and togetherness for these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being confined to the home of their foster parents .

Barnado's chief executive Javed Khan said job losses, poverty, mental health issues and domestic violence were factors pushing “vulnerable families” to a crisis point
Barnardo’s warns of “state of emergency” as demand for their foster care surges
The number of British children who are being referred to Barnado's foster care has risen by 44% during the pandemic.
From March 1 to April 23, 2,349 children were referred to the charity's fostering services – compared to 1,629 registered in the same period last year.
However, the number of inquiries by potential foster parents fell from 302 to 161.
Barnardo’s has declared foster care to be in a “state of emergency” and chief executive Javed Khan said job losses, poverty, mental health issues and domestic violence were factors pushing “vulnerable families” to a crisis point.
He said: “There are hundreds of children who have been referred to Barnardo’s and are waiting to be placed with a foster family.”
The charity has issued an urgent plea to people over 21 who have a spare room and can commit to fostering to consider doing so.
All fosterers are eligible for financial aid and will receive support from Barnardo’s and a designated social worker.
The Department for Education said: “During the pandemic we have made it easier for councils and fostering agencies to identify potential placements, and to assess and approve new carers, so children get the support they deserve.”
The news comes as he lockdown is presenting problems for teens in foster care.
Across the UK, school closures have left foster teens at home without contact with their friends and educating professionals who assist them in their much-needed psychological development.
After-school clubs and sports teams have all been cancelled, meaning that a source of happiness, acceptance and togetherness for these teens has been lost and replaced by being confined to the home of their foster parents.
Social relationship building is incredibly important for foster teens’ psychological development.
* This article has been amended after publication to clarify that, although Barnado's had seen a 44% rise in fostering referrals to them, but that does not necessarily mean demand for fostering across the board has risen by a similar amount.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Dean Henderson ready to replace David de Gea as Man Utd No.1, says teammate

Dean Henderson is ready to replace David de Gea as Man Utd 's no.1 goalkeeper , according to his current Sheffield Utd teammate Oliver Norwood .
The 23-year-old has been in impressive form on loan for The Blades , keeping a joint record 11 clean sheet this season .
Meanwhile the man keeping Henderson out of the team at Old Trafford , de Gea , has made several high-profile errors that have cost United .
There have already been calls for Henderson to replace the Spaniard , with further pressure on de Gea following his latest gaffe against Tottenham .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ equipped to step into the no.1 jersey now if United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared to give him his chance .
Asked whether Henderson could handle the pressure of the role , Norwood replied : `` Definitely , he ’ s proven himself this season , he ’ s up there with most clean sheets in the league so he ’ s obviously doing something right .
`` I ’ ve read a few things from different people and I do agree that there would be a lot more pressure on him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s No 1 rather than Sheffield United ’ s – the scrutiny he would be under being England ’ s No.1 as well .
`` I ’ m sure Hendo can handle that .
He ’ s sure of himself , he ’ s very confident . ''
Henderson is highly thought of at United - so much so the club tied him down to a new long-term contract last summer , prior to sending him out on loan .
As yet it remains unclear whether Henderson will stay at United or return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan spell .
`` I ’ m delighted he ’ s staying until the end of the season to help us , I have no doubt over the next [ eight ] games he will pick up some points for us , '' Norwood added .
`` Next season is next season , we are not looking that far ahead . ''
Should Henderson be kept at Old Trafford as back-up to de Gea , it would no doubt harm his England chances , ahead of Euro 2021 next summer .
But boss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day be the main man between the sticks for United , despite hinting he may have to be patient for the time being .
`` Dean ’ s had a fantastic season again as he had last year with Sheffield United and so far he ’ s proven the loan has worked out as we wanted , '' Solskjaer said .
`` It ’ s a different job to be playing for Sheffield United and for Manchester United , there are different , how do you say , he ’ s got different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s had have been fantastic for his development , played with and against men , played in the Championship and plays now behind a team that play exciting football .
`` And the stats show he ’ s proved worthy of a few points with his saves .
He ’ s learning all the time , he ’ s a passionate keeper , he ’ s developing , he ’ s had good coaching there – and for me , one day he ’ ll be England No.1 and United No.1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Henderson has been putting pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to give him an opportunity in the Man Utd first-team next season, while de Gea has been less than convincing
Dean Henderson is ready to replace David de Gea as Man Utd's no.1 goalkeeper, according to his current Sheffield Utd teammate Oliver Norwood.
The 23-year-old has been in impressive form on loan for The Blades, keeping a joint record 11 clean sheet this season.
Meanwhile the man keeping Henderson out of the team at Old Trafford, de Gea, has made several high-profile errors that have cost United.
There have already been calls for Henderson to replace the Spaniard, with further pressure on de Gea following his latest gaffe against Tottenham.
And Norwood feels Henderson would be well equipped to step into the no.1 jersey now if United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared to give him his chance.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Asked whether Henderson could handle the pressure of the role, Norwood replied: "Definitely, he’s proven himself this season, he’s up there with most clean sheets in the league so he’s obviously doing something right.
"I’ve read a few things from different people and I do agree that there would be a lot more pressure on him going and playing as Manchester United ’s No 1 rather than Sheffield United’s – the scrutiny he would be under being England’s No.1 as well.
"I’m sure Hendo can handle that. He’s sure of himself, he’s very confident."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Henderson is highly thought of at United - so much so the club tied him down to a new long-term contract last summer, prior to sending him out on loan.
As yet it remains unclear whether Henderson will stay at United or return to Sheffield Utd or elsewhere for another loan spell.
"I’m delighted he’s staying until the end of the season to help us, I have no doubt over the next [eight] games he will pick up some points for us," Norwood added. "Next season is next season, we are not looking that far ahead."
Should Henderson be kept at Old Trafford as back-up to de Gea, it would no doubt harm his England chances, ahead of Euro 2021 next summer.
But boss Solskjaer is adamant the youngster will one day be the main man between the sticks for United, despite hinting he may have to be patient for the time being.
"Dean’s had a fantastic season again as he had last year with Sheffield United and so far he’s proven the loan has worked out as we wanted," Solskjaer said.
"It’s a different job to be playing for Sheffield United and for Manchester United, there are different, how do you say, he’s got different roles and for me the two years he’s had have been fantastic for his development, played with and against men, played in the Championship and plays now behind a team that play exciting football.
"And the stats show he’s proved worthy of a few points with his saves. He’s learning all the time, he’s a passionate keeper, he’s developing, he’s had good coaching there – and for me, one day he’ll be England No.1 and United No.1 and he needs to keep developing."
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thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Unimaginable heartache as Steve Bing death makes son Damian the richest teenager

They never met , but Steve Bing fought for his son ’ s right to the family fortune and after the tycoon ’ s tragic death this week Damian Hurley now looks set to become the richest teenager on the planet .
Film producer and philanthropist Bing , 55 , was found at the foot of the apartment building where he lived in Los Angeles after falling from the 27th floor in a suspected suicide on Monday .
He leaves a £482million fortune , which could go to Damian , 18 , Liz Hurley ’ s only child , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ devastating ” .
He posted : “ This is a very strange and confusing time.
” Liz , 55 , posted photos of herself and Bing from when they were dating and revealed that they had last spoken on April 4 , their son ’ s 18th birthday .
She said she was “ saddened beyond belief ” at the loss of a “ sweet , kind man ” .
She began seeing Bing in 2000 , but they broke up when she became pregnant with Damian and he initially denied being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a DNA result proved he was , Bing said he would be “ involved and responsible ” , announcing he would pay £100,000 a month into a trust fund , which his son could access at 18 .
It was the first sign that , even if he was not involved in Damian ’ s life , he intended to support his son financially – much to the anger of his family .
Bing , who reportedly took his own life after growing depressed while in isolation due to the coronavirus , had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property mogul grandfather , Leo S. Bing on his 18th birthday , leading him to drop out of university .
But Damian and his half sister Kira Bonder , 20 , may face a colossal battle for the Bing inheritance .
Kira is the daughter of tennis player Lisa Bonder .
Initially , it was believed her father was billionaire Kirk Kerkorian .
In 2016 , she was awarded £4.94million from his estate , but a DNA test later revealed Bing was actually her dad .
Last year , Bing ’ s father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son ’ s children from accessing the family ’ s trust fund as he did not consider them to be relations .
A court action began after Kira demanded information on the family trust , claiming she was a beneficiary .
Court documents stated that after setting up the “ GC trust ” in 1980 , Dr Bing stipulated any grandchild must be “ raised by my children as part of their families ” in order to benefit .
Dr Bing ’ s affidavit stated : “ I have never met Damian or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised by Stephen as part of his family .
“ Even were Stephen to develop a relationship with Damian now , l would not consider him my grandchild .
To the best of my knowledge , Stephen has never met Damian , and Stephen only met Kira after she became an adult.
” But last July , a Los Angeles judge ruled that Damian and Kira were beneficiaries of the family trust .
Judge Daniel Juarez shot down attempts to claim the term “ grandchild ” needed clarification .
The ruling stated : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trusts ’ use of the term ‘ grandchild ’ .
” When Liz became pregnant with Damian , Bing ’ s younger sister Mary , now 53 , said the actress had “ reproductively taken advantage ” of him .
In a Vanity Fair interview , she said her brother had been “ snookered into being a parent ” after wooing Liz with Rolex watches , sapphire and diamond rings and trips to New York .
The article quoted friends of Bing , who claimed Liz became pregnant after antibiotics which she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The magazine alleged Bing had urged her to get an abortion followed by therapy , which she refused .
The filmmaker is said to have discussed becoming a father with friends , reportedly telling them : “ Sure , I ’ d like to have kids .
“ Kids , that is , that I voluntarily play a part in conceiving.
” Aside from his turbulent love life and high-profile paternity cases , Bing was a film producer , philanthropist and friend of the stars .
He wrote the screenplay for the 2003 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investor , was pivotal in bringing Tom Hanks ’ The Polar Express to life , contributing £80million to the 2004 computer-animated feature .
The silver-haired 6ft 4in producer also helped finance Beowulf , the 2007 fantasy action film based on the epic poem of the same name , and he also backed Martin Scorsese ’ s film Shine a Light , which followed The Rolling Stones ’ 2006 concerts .
Bing counted Brad Pitt , Warren Beatty , James Caan , Hugh Hefner and Mick Jagger among his friends , but famously fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a movie role .
He was a staunch Democrat and influential party donor , growing particularly close to Bill Clinton , having given at least £8million to the former US president ’ s foundation .
In 2000 , Bing helped fund the Democratic National Committee , which was struggling to find backers to pay for the party ’ s LA convention .
While at billionaire businessman Ron Burkle ’ s home , DNC fundraiser Terry McAuliffe said Bing arrived “ wearing ripped up old jeans and a T-shirt with holes in it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be a pool man or a gardener .
When he realised who it was and explained the situation , Bing told him : “ All right , I ’ ll help you out.
” He then pulled a crumpled chequebook out of his jeans pocket .
After running his hand over it to straighten it out , he wrote out a cheque for one million dollars .
Bill Clinton tweeted a tribute to his friend .
He said : “ I loved Steve Bing very much .
He had a big heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything he could for the people and causes he believed in .
“ I will miss him and his enthusiasm more than I can say , and I hope he ’ s finally found peace .
”

The 55-year-old film producer, who shares a son with Elizabeth Hurley, was found at the foot of the apartment building where he lived after falling from the 27th floor in a suspected suicide
They never met, but Steve Bing fought for his son’s right to the family fortune and after the tycoon’s tragic death this week Damian Hurley now looks set to become the richest teenager on the planet.
Film producer and philanthropist Bing, 55, was found at the foot of the apartment building where he lived in Los Angeles after falling from the 27th floor in a suspected suicide on Monday.
He leaves a £482million fortune, which could go to Damian, 18, Liz Hurley’s only child, who described his father’s death as “devastating”. He posted: “This is a very strange and confusing time.”
Liz, 55, posted photos of herself and Bing from when they were dating and revealed that they had last spoken on April 4, their son’s 18th birthday.
She said she was “saddened beyond belief” at the loss of a “sweet, kind man”.
She began seeing Bing in 2000, but they broke up when she became pregnant with Damian and he initially denied being the boy’s father.
After a DNA result proved he was, Bing said he would be “involved and responsible”, announcing he would pay £100,000 a month into a trust fund, which his son could access at 18.
It was the first sign that, even if he
was not involved in Damian’s life, he intended to support his son financially – much to the anger of his family.
Bing, who reportedly took his own life after growing depressed while in isolation due to the coronavirus, had inherited his fortune from his New York property mogul grandfather, Leo S. Bing on his 18th birthday, leading him to drop out of university.
But Damian and his half sister Kira Bonder, 20, may face a colossal battle for the Bing inheritance.
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Kira is the daughter of tennis player Lisa Bonder. Initially, it was believed her father was billionaire Kirk Kerkorian. In 2016, she was awarded £4.94million from his estate, but a DNA test later revealed Bing was actually her dad.
Last year, Bing’s father Dr Peter Bing tried to prevent his son’s children from accessing the family’s trust fund as he did not consider them to be relations.
A court action began after Kira demanded information on the family trust, claiming she was a beneficiary.
Court documents stated that after setting up the “GC trust” in 1980, Dr Bing stipulated any grandchild must be “raised by my children as part of their families” in order to benefit.
Dr Bing’s affidavit stated: “I have never met Damian or Kira, and neither of them was raised by Stephen as part of his family.
“Even were Stephen to develop a relationship with Damian now, l would not consider him my grandchild. To the best of my knowledge, Stephen has never met Damian, and Stephen only met Kira after she became an adult.”
But last July, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Damian and Kira were beneficiaries of the family trust.
Judge Daniel Juarez shot down attempts to claim the term “grandchild” needed clarification. The ruling stated: “There is no ambiguity in the Trusts’ use of the term ‘grandchild’.”
When Liz became pregnant with Damian, Bing’s younger sister Mary, now 53, said the actress had “reproductively taken advantage” of him.
In a Vanity Fair interview, she said her brother had been “snookered into being a parent” after wooing Liz with Rolex watches, sapphire and diamond rings and trips to New York.
The article quoted friends of Bing, who claimed Liz became pregnant after antibiotics which she was taking reacted with her contraceptive pill.
The magazine alleged Bing had urged her to get an abortion followed by therapy, which she refused.
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The filmmaker is said to have discussed becoming a father with friends, reportedly telling them: “Sure, I’d like to have kids.
“Kids, that is, that I voluntarily play a part
in conceiving.”
Aside from his turbulent love life and high-profile paternity cases, Bing was a film producer, philanthropist and friend of the stars.
He wrote the screenplay for the 2003 comedy Kangaroo Jack and, as an investor, was pivotal in bringing Tom Hanks’ The Polar Express to life, contributing £80million to the 2004 computer-animated feature.
The silver-haired 6ft 4in producer also helped finance Beowulf, the 2007 fantasy action film based on the epic poem of the same name, and he also backed Martin Scorsese’s film Shine a Light, which followed The Rolling Stones’ 2006 concerts.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Bing counted Brad Pitt, Warren Beatty, James Caan, Hugh Hefner and Mick Jagger among his friends, but famously fell out with Sean Penn in a row over a movie role.
He was a staunch Democrat and influential party donor, growing particularly close to Bill Clinton, having given at least £8million to the former US president’s foundation.
In 2000, Bing helped fund the Democratic National Committee, which was struggling to find backers to pay for the party’s LA convention.
While at billionaire businessman Ron Burkle’s home, DNC fundraiser Terry McAuliffe said Bing arrived “wearing ripped up old jeans and a T-shirt with holes in it”.
McAuliffe said he thought he might be a pool man or a gardener.
When he realised who it was and explained the situation, Bing told him: “All right, I’ll help you out.” He then pulled a crumpled chequebook out of his jeans pocket.
After running his hand over it to straighten it out, he wrote out a cheque for one million dollars.
Bill Clinton tweeted a tribute to his friend. He said: “I loved Steve Bing very much. He had a big heart, and he was willing to do anything he could for the people and causes he believed in.
“I will miss him and his enthusiasm more than I can say, and I hope he’s finally found peace.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--EastEnders’ Dirty Den’s brutal second death and chilling whodunnit that followed

EastEnders ' 'Dirty ' Den Watts , played by the late Leslie Grantham , was one of the soap 's most notorious villains .
He earned his nickname through his vile treatment of his wife Angie ( played by Anita Dobson ) who he cheated on several times .
He even had an affair with 16-year-old Michelle Fowler ( Susan Tully ) with whom he fathered a child .
Keen to leave the soap to embark on other acting jobs , Leslie filmed a grisly death scene for Den - but it was cut because EastEnders bosses could not bear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During the summer of 1988 , Den had become involved with The Firm , an organised crime mob operating in the East End , and he was forced to flee Walford .
He was arrested and thrown in jail , but managed to escape being chased down by the police and then a violent ambush from members of The Firm , who chased him while he was on his way to court .
An unidentified gunman then shot at Den from a gun hidden in a bunch off daffodils , and viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a final shot of Den 's dead body lying in the river , but it was cut by bosses who hoped they could one day convince Leslie to come back .
The next year , a body in the canal was falsely identified as Den 's , but it was in fact a senior member of The Firm called Mr Vinnicombe , who was killed as punishment for letting Den escape .
His teeth were bricked out so the body could not be identified through dental records .
Den 's loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1990 , but Den was actually watching from the bushes , before eloping to Spain to lay low for a while .
His secret son , Dennis ( Nigel Harman ) turns up in Walford and has also had trouble with The Firm .
He investigates his fathers ' death , and discovers he escaped to Spain with the help of his mistress , Jan Hammond ( Jane How ) .
Den 's daughter Vicki Fowler find this information out , tracks down Den and brings him back to the Square .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss Andy Hunter , and Den comes back to live in Walford after 14 years away .
Den 's real dramatic death came when he cheated on wife Chrissie Watts ( Tracy Ann Oberman ) with Zoe Slater ( Michelle Ryan ) , and got Zoe pregnant .
Chrissie , Zoe and Sam Mitchell ( Danniella Westbrook ) decide to get their revenge on Den after he cheated on Chrissie , forced Zoe to fake a pregnancy , and took the pub from Sam .
Sam and Chrissie try to intimidate Den into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lies in hiding , listening as Den confesses to all his wrongdoing .
Sharon is furious at what she hears and storms out of the pub , while Chrissie taunts Den , knowing losing the love of his favourite child would destroy him .
Den snaps and attacks Chrissie , hitting her head against the fruit machine , and Zoe jumps into action , hitting him over the head with a doorstop .
Den falls to the ground and the women believe he is dead , so they turn off all the lights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about his death .
But suddenly , Den grabs her leg and hisses : `` You 'll never get me out of the Vic '' .
Chrissie manages to pick the doorstop back up , and delivers a fatal blow to the head , while Sam secretly watches .
The three women then bury Den in a hole in the pub cellar , which they fill with cement the next morning .
After this , Chrissie allowed Zoe to wrongly believe that she was the one who killed Den , but Sam and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pub .
As Chrissie then tries to frame Sam for the murder , Sam blackmails Chrissie and even digs up Den 's body to try to prove she killed him .
Sam is imprisoned for the murder at first , but finally Chrissie is found out by Sharon and Phil and Grant Michell , and is imprisoned , pleading guilty to the murder after Dennis and Sharon find CCTV footage of Chrissie confessing it to her boyfriend , Jake Moon .
The BBC reported that more than 14million people tuned in to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 2005 , in an episode which marked the show 's 20th anniversary .
After going on to have an illustrious screen career following EastEnders , Leslie Grantham died from lung cancer in 2018 , aged 71 .

EastEnders' 'Dirty' Den Watts came back from the dead, only to meet a grisly death at the hands of three women he wronged, who then framed each other
EastEnders’ Dirty Den’s brutal second death - and chilling whodunnit that followed
EastEnders ' 'Dirty' Den Watts, played by the late Leslie Grantham, was one of the soap's most notorious villains.
He earned his nickname through his vile treatment of his wife Angie (played by Anita Dobson) who he cheated on several times.
He even had an affair with 16-year-old Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully) with whom he fathered a child.
Keen to leave the soap to embark on other acting jobs, Leslie filmed a grisly death scene for Den - but it was cut because EastEnders bosses could not bear to close the door on the character.
During the summer of 1988, Den had become involved with The Firm, an organised crime mob operating in the East End, and he was forced to flee Walford.
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He was arrested and thrown in jail, but managed to escape being chased down by the police and then a violent ambush from members of The Firm, who chased him while he was on his way to court.
An unidentified gunman then shot at Den from a gun hidden in a bunch off daffodils, and viewers heard a splash.
There was supposed to be a final shot of Den's dead body lying in the river, but it was cut by bosses who hoped they could one day convince Leslie to come back.
The next year, a body in the canal was falsely identified as Den's, but it was in fact a senior member of The Firm called Mr Vinnicombe, who was killed as punishment for letting Den escape.
Image: BBC) BBC)
His teeth were bricked out so the body could not be identified through dental records.
Den's loved ones gathered for his funeral in May 1990, but Den was actually watching from the bushes, before eloping to Spain to lay low for a while.
His secret son, Dennis (Nigel Harman) turns up in Walford and has also had trouble with The Firm.
He investigates his fathers' death, and discovers he escaped to Spain with the help of his mistress, Jan Hammond (Jane How).
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Den's daughter Vicki Fowler find this information out, tracks down Den and brings him back to the Square.
His issues with The Firm are pardoned by boss Andy Hunter, and Den comes back to live in Walford after 14 years away.
Den's real dramatic death came when he cheated on wife Chrissie Watts (Tracy Ann Oberman) with Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan), and got Zoe pregnant.
Chrissie, Zoe and Sam Mitchell ( Danniella Westbrook ) decide to get their revenge on Den after he cheated on Chrissie, forced Zoe to fake a pregnancy, and took the pub from Sam.
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Sam and Chrissie try to intimidate Den into signing over the pub, while Sharon lies in hiding, listening as Den confesses to all his wrongdoing.
Sharon is furious at what she hears and storms out of the pub, while Chrissie taunts Den, knowing losing the love of his favourite child would destroy him.
Den snaps and attacks Chrissie, hitting her head against the fruit machine, and Zoe jumps into action, hitting him over the head with a doorstop.
Den falls to the ground and the women believe he is dead, so they turn off all the lights, lock the doors, and gloat about his death.
But suddenly, Den grabs her leg and hisses: "You'll never get me out of the Vic".
Chrissie manages to pick the doorstop back up, and delivers a fatal blow to the head, while Sam secretly watches.
The three women then bury Den in a hole in the pub cellar, which they fill with cement the next morning.
After this, Chrissie allowed Zoe to wrongly believe that she was the one who killed Den, but Sam and Chrissie begin to fight over ownership of the pub.
As Chrissie then tries to frame Sam for the murder, Sam blackmails Chrissie and even digs up Den's body to try to prove she killed him.
Sam is imprisoned for the murder at first, but finally Chrissie is found out by Sharon and Phil and Grant Michell, and is imprisoned, pleading guilty to the murder after Dennis and Sharon find CCTV footage of Chrissie confessing it to her boyfriend, Jake Moon.
The BBC reported that more than 14million people tuned in to watch the demise of Dirty Den in May 2005, in an episode which marked the show's 20th anniversary.
After going on to have an illustrious screen career following EastEnders, Leslie Grantham died from lung cancer in 2018, aged 71.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Haunting EastEnders plot that saw Dirty Den father his daughter's friend's child

One of EastEnders ' most iconic plots involved `` Dirty Den '' Watts getting Michelle Fowler pregnant behind his adopted daughter Sharon 's back .
The controversial episode caused a stir among fans as they watched 16-year-old Michelle have his baby - who they named Vicki .
Michelle and Den had a one-night stand , which led to the list of lies to cover up their secret baby .
The thrilling storyline unravelled behind Den 's wife Angie 's back , who he shared and lived at The Queen Victoria pub with in Watford 's Albert Square .
The pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hammond at the time .
After refusing to have an abortion , Michelle insisted she would have the baby but refused to confide in her best pal Sharon or anyone else about who the father was - to protect herself and Den .
She went on to raise her daughter with her fiancé Lofty Holloway , who she married after leaving him at the altar .
Meanwhile , Den continued to land himself in hot water after getting teenage Michelle pregnant .
His relationship with Angie started to fall apart when he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their fling was short-lived when Angie attempted suicide , as he was forced to leave Jan .
Months after Michelle announced her pregnancy , she gave birth - but refused to let Den see his daughter once she was born .
As the father of Michelle 's baby continued to be kept a huge secret for years , Den would financially support both Michelle and little Vicki .
But eventually Michelle 's mother Pauline is the first to click on and realise the truth behind her daughter 's lies .
Pauline confronted Den @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from October 1985 , and it ignites a feud between the pair .
However all is revealed as in a historic episode from January 1988 Den comes clean and tells Pauline the whole truth - and she slaps him in response .
Eventually , Den left the soap as he was shot by a man hiding a gun in a bun of daffodils .
It 's believed he fell into the canal after being shot dead , as a splash can be heard in the episode .
Police search for Den 's body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until Sharon recognises his signet ring for sale on a market stall in April 1990 .
Sharon calls for searches to be made again as she was unaware he was wearing the ring at the time he was shot .
This time , a body is found , and Sharon confirms it is her father .
In the whodunnit storyline , Michelle and Vicki decided to flee the square later in 1995 .
*EastEnders special episodes air Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .
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EastEnders' most controversial storyline involved the likes of Den Watts getting his daughter Sharon's best pal Michelle Fowler pregnant - and how the pair kept it a secret for years
EastEnders' most controversial plot saw Dirty Den get daughter's best friend pregnant
One of EastEnders' most iconic plots involved "Dirty Den" Watts getting Michelle Fowler pregnant behind his adopted daughter Sharon's back.
The controversial episode caused a stir among fans as they watched 16-year-old Michelle have his baby - who they named Vicki.
Michelle and Den had a one-night stand, which led to the list of lies to cover up their secret baby.
The thrilling storyline unravelled behind Den's wife Angie's back, who he shared and lived at The Queen Victoria pub with in Watford's Albert Square.
The pub owner also had a mistress named Jan Hammond at the time.
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After refusing to have an abortion, Michelle insisted she would have the baby but refused to confide in her best pal Sharon or anyone else about who the father was - to protect herself and Den.
She went on to raise her daughter with her fiancé Lofty Holloway, who she married after leaving him at the altar.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Meanwhile, Den continued to land himself in hot water after getting teenage Michelle pregnant.
His relationship with Angie started to fall apart when he had an affair with his long-term mistress Jan.
Their fling was short-lived when Angie attempted suicide, as he was forced to leave Jan.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Months after Michelle announced her pregnancy, she gave birth - but refused to let Den see his daughter once she was born.
As the father of Michelle's baby continued to be kept a huge secret for years, Den would financially support both Michelle and little Vicki.
But eventually Michelle's mother Pauline is the first to click on and realise the truth behind her daughter's lies.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Pauline confronted Den about the secret baby in an episode from October 1985, and it ignites a feud between the pair.
However all is revealed as in a historic episode from January 1988 Den comes clean and tells Pauline the whole truth - and she slaps him in response.
Eventually, Den left the soap as he was shot by a man hiding a gun in a bun of daffodils.
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It's believed he fell into the canal after being shot dead, as a splash can be heard in the episode.
Police search for Den's body but are unable to find it - until Sharon recognises his signet ring for sale on a market stall in April 1990.
Sharon calls for searches to be made again as she was unaware he was wearing the ring at the time he was shot.
This time, a body is found, and Sharon confirms it is her father.
In the whodunnit storyline, Michelle and Vicki decided to flee the square later in 1995.
*EastEnders special episodes air Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-06-23--Police confirm no action will be taken over White Lives Matter plane

Police have confirmed no action will be taken after a plane carrying the banner 'White Lives Matter ' was flown over the Etihad .
Chief Superintendent Russ Procter confirmed `` there are no criminal offences that have been disclosed at this time '' .
A statement read : `` Today Lancashire Constabulary has been in liaison with Greater Manchester Police , the Aviation Authority and the Crown Prosecution Service regards the 'White Lives Matter ' banner that was flown over the Etihad Stadium last night .
`` After assessing all the information available surrounding this incident we have concluded that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been disclosed at this time .
`` We will continue to work with our partners at the football club and within the local authority . ''
Lancashire Police earlier confirmed they were making an assessment over whether a criminal offence had been committed during Manchester City 's clash with Burnley .
Meanwhile , a Burnley supporter Jake Hepple took responsibility for the banner and refused to apologise for his actions .
The fan shared a video of the incident on his Facebook page .
Alongside it , he wrote : `` I 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... TO ABSOLUTELY F NOBODY !
It 's now apparently racist to say white lives matter . ''
His Facebook account , which featured a pictured of himself alongside English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson , has since disappeared .
Burnley were quick to condemn the actions shortly after the banner was flown over the Etihad as players from both teams took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement .
A statement read : `` Burnley strongly condemns actions of those responsible for aircraft and offensive banner .
We apologise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City and all those helping to promote Black Lives Matter . ''
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Chief Superintendent Russ Procter of the Lancashire Police confirmed in a statement that "there are no criminal offences that have been disclosed at this time"
Police confirm no action will be taken over White Lives Matter banner flown over Etihad
Police have confirmed no action will be taken after a plane carrying the banner 'White Lives Matter' was flown over the Etihad.
Chief Superintendent Russ Procter confirmed "there are no criminal offences that have been disclosed at this time".
A statement read: "Today Lancashire Constabulary has been in liaison with Greater Manchester Police, the Aviation Authority and the Crown Prosecution Service regards the 'White Lives Matter' banner that was flown over the Etihad Stadium last night.
"After assessing all the information available surrounding this incident we have concluded that there are no criminal offences that have been disclosed at this time.
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"We will continue to work with our partners at the football club and within the local authority."
Lancashire Police earlier confirmed they were making an assessment over whether a criminal offence had been committed during Manchester City's clash with Burnley.
Meanwhile, a Burnley supporter Jake Hepple took responsibility for the banner and refused to apologise for his actions.
The fan shared a video of the incident on his Facebook page. Alongside it, he wrote: "I'd like to take this time to apologise... TO ABSOLUTELY F NOBODY! It's now apparently racist to say white lives matter."
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His Facebook account, which featured a pictured of himself alongside English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson, has since disappeared.
Burnley were quick to condemn the actions shortly after the banner was flown over the Etihad as players from both teams took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
A statement read: "Burnley strongly condemns actions of those responsible for aircraft and offensive banner. We apologise unreservedly to the Premier League, Manchester City and all those helping to promote Black Lives Matter."
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