thedailymirror--2020-12-01--This Morning's Alison Hammond 'to host Wheel of Fortune' in show reboot

Alison Hammond is about to add to her presenting portfolio by being named as the new host of Wheel of Fortune , when the show gets a reboot .
The 45-year-old This Morning presenter is reportedly hosting the game show , which is coming back after 19 years away .
The popular ITV show was originally hosted by Nicky Campbell when it first aired between 1989 and 2001 .
He was joined by Carol Smillie , who launched her TV career on the show , turning the puzzle board , before becoming a family favourite on BBC home make-over show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thrust into her first solo hosting role , some 18 years after she rose to fame on Big Brother in 2002 .
She then moved to This Morning a year later but her stock has risen dramatically of late , with her being named as a permanent Friday presenter on the ITV daytime show , alongside Dermot O'Leary .
A source told The Sun : “ Her profile has rocketed recently .
She ’ s delivered some standout interviews.
” Alison 's rise has not been without its controversy in recent weeks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the former reality star after the news broke that Alison was taking over her This Morning role .
Ruth , who presents the show on Fridays alongside her husband Eamonn Holmes , is said to have made a dig at those who make their name in reality shows and are then handed `` overnight jobs on telly ” .
Alison hit back at the Loose Women panelist , saying : “ Strong people don ’ t put others down .
They lift them up.
” She is reportedly filming a pilot of Wheel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading to a full series .
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ALISON HAMMOND APOLOGISES AFTER GETTING DISTRACTED ON THIS MORNING
ALISON HAMMOND APOLOGISES AFTER GETTING DISTRACTED ON THIS MORNING
Alison Hammond is reportedly in line to become the new host of Wheel of Fortune when a reboot beings the game show back next year
This Morning's Alison Hammond 'to host Wheel of Fortune' as show returns after 19 years
Alison Hammond is about to add to her presenting portfolio by being named as the new host of Wheel of Fortune, when the show gets a reboot.
The 45-year-old This Morning presenter is reportedly hosting the game show, which is coming back after 19 years away.
The popular ITV show was originally hosted by Nicky Campbell when it first aired between 1989 and 2001.
He was joined by Carol Smillie, who launched her TV career on the show, turning the puzzle board, before becoming a family favourite on BBC home make-over show, Changing Rooms.
Alison will be thrust into her first solo hosting role, some 18 years after she rose to fame on Big Brother in 2002.
Image: ITV Network) ITV Network)
She then moved to This Morning a year later but her stock has risen dramatically of late, with her being named as a permanent Friday presenter on the ITV daytime show, alongside Dermot O'Leary.
A source told The Sun : “Her profile has rocketed recently. She’s delivered some standout interviews.”
Alison's rise has not been without its controversy in recent weeks, after Ruth Langsford reportedly took aim at the former reality star after the news broke that Alison was taking over her This Morning role.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Ruth, who presents the show on Fridays alongside her husband Eamonn Holmes, is said to have made a dig at those who make their name in reality shows and are then handed "overnight jobs on telly”.
Alison hit back at the Loose Women panelist, saying: “Strong people don’t put others down. They lift them up.”
She is reportedly filming a pilot of Wheel of Fortune with the hope of it leading to a full series.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-01--US has more coronavirus cases in November than most countries have had all year

The coronavirus pandemic has been branded a `` natural disaster '' after the US recorded more cases in November alone than most other countries all year .
And public health experts are predicting record-breaking numbers in December .
More than 4 million new infections emerged this month - superseding all other countries bar India which recorded 9.4million and Brazil , which saw 6.3million .
Covid has killed a total of 267,000 in the States , with 13.3 million official cases since the start of the year , according to new figures released by Johns Hopkins University .
The country 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world 's total - in comparison , the UK - which is among the nation 's with the biggest virus numbers - has seen 58,448 deaths and 1.6million cases .
Top US infectious disease doctor Anthony Fauci has warned another surge is due after millions of Americans ignored advice to avoid travelling for Thanksgiving .
He told ABC News ' This Week programme on Sunday : `` We may see a surge upon a surge .
`` We do n't want to frighten people , but that 's just the reality . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people traveling through US airports reached its highest since mid-March overwhelming hospital systems and pushing already exhausted medical staff near a breaking point .
Emergency medicine physician Dr Megan Ranney , meanwhile , said yesterday : `` There ’ s no way that the hospitals can be fully prepared for what we ’ re currently facing .
`` This is like a natural disaster occurring in all 50 states at the same time .
There are not adequate beds .
There are no adequate staff .
And because of the lack of national @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplies . ''
More than half of the 50 states reported their highest daily Covid death toll on November 24 - the deadliest day since May , with over 2,100 virus deaths nationwide .
Fears of a fresh surge come as a top government official said yesterday some Americans could begin receiving coronavirus vaccinations before Christmas .
US Health Secretary Alex Azar said Pfizer Inc 's Covid-19 vaccine could be authorised and shipped within days of a December 10 meeting of outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration tasked with reviewing trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A vaccine from Moderna Inc could follow a week later , he said , after the company announced on Monday it would apply for US and European emergency authorisation .
Final trial data showed the vaccine to be 94.1 percent effective at preventing Covid-19 , comparable with Pfizer 's results .
`` So we could be seeing both of these vaccines out and getting into people 's arms before Christmas , '' Azar said on CBS ' 'This Morning ' .

More than 4 million new infections emerged in the US this month, with November 24 the deadliest day since May as experts warn December could see a further surge due to Thanksgiving
Covid 'is natural disaster' as US has more cases in month than most countries in year
The coronavirus pandemic has been branded a "natural disaster" after the US recorded more cases in November alone than most other countries all year.
And public health experts are predicting record-breaking numbers in December.
More than 4 million new infections emerged this month - superseding all other countries bar India which recorded 9.4million and Brazil, which saw 6.3million.
Covid has killed a total of 267,000 in the States, with 13.3 million official cases since the start of the year, according to new figures released by Johns Hopkins University.
The country's fatalities make up 20 percent of the world's total - in comparison, the UK - which is among the nation's with the biggest virus numbers - has seen 58,448 deaths and 1.6million cases.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Top US infectious disease doctor Anthony Fauci has warned another surge is due after millions of Americans ignored advice to avoid travelling for Thanksgiving.
He told ABC News' This Week programme on Sunday: "We may see a surge upon a surge.
"We don't want to frighten people, but that's just the reality."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Over the weekend, the number of people traveling through US airports reached its highest since mid-March overwhelming hospital systems and pushing already exhausted medical staff near a breaking point.
Emergency medicine physician Dr Megan Ranney, meanwhile, said yesterday: "There’s no way that the hospitals can be fully prepared for what we’re currently facing.
"This is like a natural disaster occurring in all 50 states at the same time. There are not adequate beds. There are no adequate staff. And because of the lack of national preparation, there are still no adequate supplies."
Image: CBS) CBS)
More than half of the 50 states reported their highest daily Covid death toll on November 24 - the deadliest day since May, with over 2,100 virus deaths nationwide.
Fears of a fresh surge come as a top government official said yesterday some Americans could begin receiving coronavirus vaccinations before Christmas.
US Health Secretary Alex Azar said Pfizer Inc's Covid-19 vaccine could be authorised and shipped within days of a December 10 meeting of outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration tasked with reviewing trial data and recommending whether it warrants approval.
A vaccine from Moderna Inc could follow a week later, he said, after the company announced on Monday it would apply for US and European emergency authorisation.
Final trial data showed the vaccine to be 94.1 percent effective at preventing Covid-19, comparable with Pfizer's results.
"So we could be seeing both of these vaccines out and getting into people's arms before Christmas," Azar said on CBS' 'This Morning'.


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--I'm A Celeb fans slam 'ungrateful' AJ and Vernon for moaning about food

I 'm A Celebrity was back this evening , putting Russell Watson through the ringer in the world 's most disgusting general knowledge quiz .
The opera singer managed to rack up five stars out of a possible ten , meaning camp were forced to split the duck - which arrived in its usual hamper - between all of them .
And Vernon and AJ could be heard chatting quietly that they were disappointed with the amount of meat provided .
`` It 's not a lot of duck though , is it ? ''
AJ said .
`` Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wondered , `` It 's the thought that counts though , is n't it ? ''
The dancer added in the Telegraph : `` I can probably only have two or three mouthfuls of duck , which to tell my stomach that ...
I just feel like I ca n't tell him .
Another added : `` Russell was so proud of what he 'd then there 's AJ , Shane and Vernon moaning there 's not enough bloody duck . ''
Others jumped to their defence though , one viewer tweeting : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were just saying it was a small amount of duck calm yourselves . ''
They added : `` all high and mighty like y'all would n't do the exact same thing , i see y'all . ''
Earlier in the show , Sir Mo Farah had expressed concern at the amount of food the camp would get to tuck into .
`` The portion sizes tonight are going to be small , '' he said in the Telegraph , `` Normally we 've been hitting high , the 7s , 8s , 9s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was tough .
As he said .
I would have struggled . ''
Russell volunteered for the trial , telling his new pals that he was `` 100 % '' up for it .
`` I 've been desperate to get out and prove myself and just to give something back to the camp , '' he remarked .
`` It 's really important tonight to get some stars in for food as we 're all starving and I feel like it 's time for me to contribute something . ''
And tonight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Callard become the latest celebs to leave camp in a double eviction .
*I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
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I'M A CELEB VIEWERS SLAM 'UNGRATEFUL' AJ AND VERNON FOR MOANING ABOUT FOOD BEHIND RUSSELL'S BACK
I'M A CELEB VIEWERS SLAM 'UNGRATEFUL' AJ AND VERNON FOR MOANING ABOUT FOOD BEHIND RUSSELL'S BACK
I'm A Celebrity fans were irked this evening as Vernon Kay and AJ Pritchard admitted they were disappointed by the amount of food after Russell Watson's trial
I'm A Celebrity was back this evening, putting Russell Watson through the ringer in the world's most disgusting general knowledge quiz.
The opera singer managed to rack up five stars out of a possible ten, meaning camp were forced to split the duck - which arrived in its usual hamper - between all of them.
And Vernon and AJ could be heard chatting quietly that they were disappointed with the amount of meat provided.
"It's not a lot of duck though, is it?" AJ said.
"No, not a lot," Vernon agreed.
"Two mouthfuls, if that?" AJ wondered, "It's the thought that counts though, isn't it?"
Image: ITV) ITV)
The dancer added in the Telegraph: "I can probably only have two or three mouthfuls of duck, which to tell my stomach that...I just feel like I can't tell him.
"I'm sorry!"
One angry fan wrote: "Ungrateful AJ moaning about duck..."
Another added: "Russell was so proud of what he'd then there's AJ,Shane and Vernon moaning there's not enough bloody duck."
Others jumped to their defence though, one viewer tweeting: "no one's being ungrateful they were just saying it was a small amount of duck calm yourselves."
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
They added: "all high and mighty like y'all wouldn't do the exact same thing, i see y'all."
Earlier in the show, Sir Mo Farah had expressed concern at the amount of food the camp would get to tuck into.
"The portion sizes tonight are going to be small," he said in the Telegraph, "Normally we've been hitting high, the 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, but tonight the trial was tough. As he said. I would have struggled."
Russell volunteered for the trial, telling his new pals that he was "100%" up for it.
"I've been desperate to get out and prove myself and just to give something back to the camp," he remarked.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It's really important tonight to get some stars in for food as we're all starving and I feel like it's time for me to contribute something."
And tonight's show saw Victoria Derbyshire and Beverley Callard become the latest celebs to leave camp in a double eviction.
*I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! airs at 9pm on ITV.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Mum's bid to to save life of daughter, 9, who's had two tumours and heart attack

A mum is raising £35,000 for treatment to save the life of her nine-year-old daughter who ’ s survived two tumours and a near-fatal heart attack .
Megan McIntosh has endured two years of operations , had to re-learn how to walk , talk and sleep , is blind in one eye , is fed by a tube and faces a huge struggle to reach adulthood .
Mum Michelle Reid , from Aberdeen , hopes to send her “ inspirational little girl ” to America for proton beam therapy , a targeted treatment which could rid her of both growths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago when doctors realised , after months of pleading from Michelle , that she was living with a ganglioglioma posterior fossa tumour in her brain stem .
“ Her eye had been swollen and ... doctors kept trying to palm me off saying it was nothing , ” Michelle said .
The community nurse persisted though , and in December 2018 tests eventually confirmed her worst fears .
Michelle said : “ They had found a 125mm tumour at the back of her head .
We were told we were going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They did a scan of her eye and the tumour looked like an overgrown orange.
” “ We got the call to say she was out of surgery , ” Michelle added .
“ I walked in and just saw my poor lifeless little girl covered in tubes and wires .
“ But she took her mask off and started telling me about how there was a cannula in her foot , then her heart stopped .
“ I saw the colour drain from her face .
They resuscitated her but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was after the surgery.
” She spent the next eight weeks , including Christmas and her birthday , in intensive care in Edinburgh , learning to walk and talk again .
A form of bulbar palsy left her unable to eat and drink , meaning she needed a feeding tube .
She was left unable to sleep unaided as her brain struggled to remind her body to breathe .
Worse was to come , though , when she told her mum : “ I don ’ t know who you are.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burst .
She was confused and insisted I wasn ’ t her mum.
” After five months in hospital , Megan was home , and with just 3 % of the low-grade benign tumour left the family could finally look to the future .
Megan returned to Walker Road Primary School in Torry , assured that the tumour was unlikely to grow drastically .
“ She was getting better and better – until last month when her six-monthly scan showed the tumour had grown again by around 9-10mm .
Doctors have ruled out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Megan “ is a terminally ill child and not going to live a long life ” .
Not giving up though , Megan ’ s family are determined to raise the £35,000 needed to take her to America for proton beam therapy , a targeted treatment which could rid her of both growths .
“ Megan has told me she is tired and she doesn ’ t want to do it any more , ” Michelle added .
“ If that doesn ’ t work she doesn ’ t want to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up has already raised more than £ 7,000 .
Meanwhile , Megan has insisted on returning to school , despite being peg fed and being blind in her right eye .
“ Everybody who meets Megan says how inspirational she is , ” Michelle added .

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Mum Michelle Reid has been told by doctors her daughter Megan McIntosh, 9, is terminally ill but the family are determined to raise the cash for proton beam therapy in the US
Mum's bid to to save life of daughter, 9, who's had two tumours and heart attack
A mum is raising £35,000 for treatment to save the life of her nine-year-old daughter who’s survived two tumours and a near-fatal heart attack.
Megan McIntosh has endured two years of operations, had to re-learn how to walk, talk and sleep, is blind in one eye, is fed by a tube and faces a huge struggle to reach adulthood.
Mum Michelle Reid, from Aberdeen, hopes to send her “inspirational little girl” to America for proton beam therapy, a targeted treatment which could rid her of both growths.
Megan’s life changed two years ago when doctors realised, after months of pleading from Michelle, that she was living with a ganglioglioma posterior fossa tumour in her brain stem.
“Her eye had been swollen and... doctors kept trying to palm me off saying it was nothing,” Michelle said.
The community nurse persisted though, and in December 2018 tests eventually confirmed her worst fears.
Michelle said: “They had found a 125mm tumour at the back of her head. We were told we were going to Edinburgh Sick Kids Hospital in the morning.
Image: DCT Media) DCT Media)
“They did a scan of her eye and the tumour looked like an overgrown orange.”
A 13-hour operation successfully removed 97% of the benign tumour.
“We got the call to say she was out of surgery,” Michelle added.
“I walked in and just saw my poor lifeless little girl covered in tubes and wires.
“But she took her mask off and started telling me about how there was a cannula in her foot, then her heart stopped.
Image: DCT Media) DCT Media)
“I saw the colour drain from her face. They resuscitated her but it was then we realised how ill she was after the surgery.”
She spent the next eight weeks, including Christmas and her birthday, in intensive care in Edinburgh, learning to walk and talk again.
A form of bulbar palsy left her unable to eat and drink, meaning she needed a feeding tube. She was left unable to sleep unaided as her brain struggled to remind her body to breathe.
Image: DCT Media) DCT Media)
Worse was to come, though, when she told her mum: “I don’t know who you are.”
Michelle said: “Her stitches had burst. She was confused and insisted I wasn’t her mum.”
After five months in hospital, Megan was home, and with just 3% of the low-grade benign tumour left the family could finally look to the future.
Megan returned to Walker Road Primary School in Torry, assured that the tumour was unlikely to grow drastically.
“She was getting better and better – until last month when her six-monthly scan showed the tumour had grown again by around 9-10mm.
Doctors have ruled out chemotherapy or radiotherapy, and told Michelle that Megan “is a terminally ill child and not going to live a long life”.
Not giving up though, Megan’ s family are determined to raise the £35,000 needed to take her to America for proton beam therapy, a targeted treatment which could rid her of both growths.
“Megan has told me she is tired and she doesn’t want to do it any more,” Michelle added. “If that doesn’t work she doesn’t want to do anything else.”
A fundraising page set up has already raised more than £ 7,000. Meanwhile, Megan has insisted on returning to school, despite being peg fed and being blind in her right eye.
“Everybody who meets Megan says how inspirational she is,” Michelle added.
People can donate online at uk.gofundme.com/f/27fjtbq2o0


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Raul Jimenez breaks silence after successful operation on fractured skull

Raul Jimenez has broken his silence after undergoing a successful operation on his skull on Sunday night .
The Mexico international suffered a fractured skull in a collision with David Luiz during Wolves ' 2-1 win over Arsenal at the weekend .
A sickening clash of heads left Jimenez unconscious and he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher immediately while Luiz stayed on .
The forward was given oxygen and he was taken to hospital where he later regained consciousness .
The incident occurred early on in the match and resulted in a lengthy delay of over 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and seeing his family , Jimenez has spoken out to allay fears fans had .
He tweeted : `` Thanks for your support messages .
I will be under observation and I hope to return very soon . ''
Wolves revealed in a statement on Monday that Jimenez had responded well to treatment .
They said : `` Raul is comfortable following an operation last night , which he underwent in a London hospital .
`` He has since seen his partner Daniela and is now resting .
He will remain under observation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his recovery .
`` The club would like to thank the medical staff at Arsenal , the NHS paramedics , hospital staff and surgeons who , through their skill and early response , were of such help .
`` The club ask that Raul and his family are now afforded a period of space and privacy , before any further updates are provided in due course . ''
Wolves captain Conor Coady also spoke out about the incident after the match , insisting all the club 's thoughts were with the former Benfica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coady said : `` This happens in football but you do n't like to see it and I think both sets of teams went out and then played properly .
`` It was a tough thing that happened .
He is with the right people and that 's the most important thing .
`` But we just hope and pray that everything is OK because he is the one we are thinking about right now .
`` I was at the front just behind him , so I jumped with them as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they dropped , he was on his side .
`` It 's something we never want to see . ''

Raul Jimenez suffered a fractured skull in a collision with David Luiz in Wolves' 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday night. The Mexican was taken straight to hospital after losing consciousness
Raul Jimenez issues first message to fans after undergoing surgery on fractured skull
Raul Jimenez has issued a message to fans after undergoing a successful operation on his skull on Sunday night.
The Mexico international suffered a fractured skull in a collision with David Luiz during Wolves ' 2-1 win over Arsenal at the weekend.
A sickening clash of heads left Jimenez unconscious and he was taken off the pitch on a stretcher immediately while Luiz stayed on.
The forward was given oxygen and he was taken to hospital where he later regained consciousness.
The incident occurred early on in the match and resulted in a lengthy delay of over 10 minutes.
But after undergoing successful surgery and seeing his family, Jimenez has spoken out to allay fears fans had.
He tweeted: "Thanks for your support messages. I will be under observation and I hope to return very soon."
Wolves revealed in a statement on Monday that Jimenez had responded well to treatment.
They said: "Raul is comfortable following an operation last night, which he underwent in a London hospital.
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"He has since seen his partner Daniela and is now resting. He will remain under observation for a few days while he begins his recovery.
"The club would like to thank the medical staff at Arsenal, the NHS paramedics, hospital staff and surgeons who, through their skill and early response, were of such help.
"The club ask that Raul and his family are now afforded a period of space and privacy, before any further updates are provided in due course."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Wolves captain Conor Coady also spoke out about the incident after the match, insisting all the club's thoughts were with the former Benfica hitman.
Speaking after the game, Coady said: "This happens in football but you don't like to see it and I think both sets of teams went out and then played properly.
"It was a tough thing that happened. He is with the right people and that's the most important thing.
"But we just hope and pray that everything is OK because he is the one we are thinking about right now.
"I was at the front just behind him, so I jumped with them as well and you hear it and, as they dropped, he was on his side.
"It's something we never want to see."


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thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Guess our mystery picture location and you could win a prize - how to enter

The Mirror Travel mystery picture competition for December has been revealed - can you guess where we are ?
Each month , we post a photo - all you need to do is work out where it is and you could win three superb illustrated DK Travel Guide books .
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This month 's picture ( located at the top of the article ) shows a dam which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holds back a vast reservoir which supplies water to more than 20 million people .
The question for December - name the dam .
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Mirror Travel's mystery picture competition is back for December - but do you recognise the location? Guess correctly and you could win a prize
Guess the mystery travel picture location and you could win a prize - how to enter
The Mirror Travel mystery picture competition for December has been revealed - can you guess where we are?
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This month's picture (located at the top of the article) shows a dam which is 726ft high, 1,244ft long and holds back a vast reservoir which supplies water to more than 20 million people.
The question for December - name the dam.
CLUE 1: The dam straddles a border.
CLUE 2:Reveal the person who oversaw the naming of this dam.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Corrie's Antony Cotton crying with laughter in 'jargon-buster' game with his mum

Corrie star Antony Cotton could barely speak for laughing during a game of jargon-buster with his mum .
Antony and his mum , Enid Dunn , have teamed up with Internet services company Plusnet to dish on their simple pleasures .
And the mother-son team decided to have a crack at some jargon-busting , given fancy words for simple things and having to decode them .
Geo-spatial engineer , jus and tomato jam all came up , only for Antony to roar with laughter at his mum 's mispronunications .
Pronouncing the `` T '' in `` geo-spatial '' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front of her .
A red-faced Antony asked : `` Do you think that word might be 'spatial ' ? ''
`` Well , OK , if that 's how you say it , '' remarked Enid .
As Antony kept laughing , she scolded : `` You 're really getting on my nerves now , Antony .
Antony - who plays Sean Tully on the Cobbles - recently weighed in on his co-star Beverley Callard 's I 'm A Celebrity stint .
Beverley is currently battling the wet and wind in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antony remarked : `` The eating trial was a brilliant example of how resilient she is .
She 's done all kinds of different jobs .
`` She 's got stuck in and triumphed .
It was an extraordinary trial , to get 10 stars and eat that horrendous muck .
She 's been brilliant .
We 're very , very proud of her . ''
And he even reckons she could make it to the final , saying on sister show The Daily Drop : `` Beverley 's a queen in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all got a shot at winning , but I think the northern contingency has a really good shot this year .
`` I would n't be surprised if that eating trial last night is n't representative of the final night in camp . ''
Beverley made waves with her announcement that she 'd be quitting Corrie late las year .

Coronation Street favourite Antony Cotton struggled to get the words out and couldn't stop laughing as he and his mum decoded some unfamiliar words
Corrie's Antony Cotton crying with laughter in 'jargon-buster' game with his mum
Corrie star Antony Cotton could barely speak for laughing during a game of jargon-buster with his mum.
Antony and his mum, Enid Dunn, have teamed up with Internet services company Plusnet to dish on their simple pleasures.
And the mother-son team decided to have a crack at some jargon-busting, given fancy words for simple things and having to decode them.
Geo-spatial engineer, jus and tomato jam all came up, only for Antony to roar with laughter at his mum's mispronunications.
Pronouncing the "T" in "geo-spatial", Enid looked baffled at the paper in front of her.
A red-faced Antony asked: "Do you think that word might be 'spatial'?"
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"Well, OK, if that's how you say it," remarked Enid.
As Antony kept laughing, she scolded: "You're really getting on my nerves now, Antony.
"You're spoiling the game!"
Antony - who plays Sean Tully on the Cobbles - recently weighed in on his co-star Beverley Callard's I'm A Celebrity stint.
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Beverley is currently battling the wet and wind in the series' Gwrych Castle in Wales.
Antony remarked: "The eating trial was a brilliant example of how resilient she is. She's done all kinds of different jobs.
"She's got stuck in and triumphed. It was an extraordinary trial, to get 10 stars and eat that horrendous muck. She's been brilliant. We're very, very proud of her."
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
And he even reckons she could make it to the final, saying on sister show The Daily Drop: "Beverley's a queen in her own right, I think they've all got a shot at winning, but I think the northern contingency has a really good shot this year.
"I wouldn't be surprised if that eating trial last night isn't representative of the final night in camp."
Beverley made waves with her announcement that she'd be quitting Corrie late last year.
Antony Cotton, said: “People say the best things in life are free, but for me the best things in life are simple. Keeping things plain and simple is a rule that I live by.
“The one thing that this last year has taught us is how important it is for things to be clear and understandable, from the way you live your life right down to the things you buy. For me, if something is advertised as ‘plug in and play’ I want it to do just that. That’ll Do.”
Sam Calvert, Director of Marketing at Plusnet, said: “At Plusnet we’re taking things back to basics for our customers who want genuinely simple, reliable broadband without the bells and whistles.
"We offer a basic product range so customers know they’re not paying for things they don’t want or need – and we make it clear and easy by sticking to the basics.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Foodbank families having cash from their benefits deducted - by the Government

Half of hungry families being fed by foodbanks during the coronavirus crisis are having money taken from their benefits by the Government , a poll reveals today .
A survey of people using Trussell Trust centres found 47 % were having cash deducted from welfare payments for money they owed the Department for Work and Pensions because of loans and previous overpayments , the charity said .
Some 73 % of households who rely on Universal Credit and used foodbanks over the summer were repaying an advance payment to the Government , according to the Trust 's 'Lift the Burden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Our welfare system should increase people ’ s security , not suffering .
“ But right now , the Government is taking money from the benefit payments of many people using foodbanks .
“ Taking money off payments to repay these debts makes it much harder for people to afford the essentials and can impact on people ’ s mental health ; this isn ’ t OK. “ With the pandemic continuing to hit people ’ s incomes , the Government must pause taking money from benefit payments over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just system that offers security and support is in place .
“ This would help people on the lowest incomes to keep every penny of their benefits to help afford the absolute essentials , instead of needing to turn to a foodbank for help .
“ We need change this Christmas to create a system that works for everyone.
” The Mirror told last month how the Trussell Trust handed out more than 11 million meals to hungry Britons in the first six months of the Covid-19 crisis .
The country 's biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency parcels between April and September .
With each aid package containing enough food for three meals a day for three days , that equates to 11,154,591 meals supplied as the pandemic raged .
Youngsters received 2,573 emergency parcels every day from the charity 's 1,350 centres – totalling 470,854 parcels over the half-year .
A Government spokesman said : “ We have announced a £400million package of support for this winter and beyond , including £170m to help families stay warm and well fed , millions in support for food aid charities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holiday Activities and Food programme .
”

Research found nearly half of households visiting Trussell Trust centres were losing money from welfare payments
Half of families fed by foodbanks have cash deducted from benefits by the Government
Half of hungry families being fed by foodbanks during the coronavirus crisis are having money taken from their benefits by the Government, a poll reveals today.
A survey of people using Trussell Trust centres found 47% were having cash deducted from welfare payments for money they owed the Department for Work and Pensions because of loans and previous overpayments, the charity said.
Some 73% of households who rely on Universal Credit and used foodbanks over the summer were repaying an advance payment to the Government, according to the Trust's 'Lift the Burden' report.
Chief executive Emma Revie said: “Our welfare system should increase people’s security, not suffering.
“But right now, the Government is taking money from the benefit payments of many people using foodbanks.
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“Taking money off payments to repay these debts makes it much harder for people to afford the essentials and can impact on people’s mental health; this isn’t OK.
“With the pandemic continuing to hit people’s incomes, the Government must pause taking money from benefit payments over the winter months until a more responsible and just system that offers security and support is in place.
“This would help people on the lowest incomes to keep every penny of their benefits to help afford the absolute essentials, instead of needing to turn to a foodbank for help.
“We need change this Christmas to create a system that works for everyone.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
The Mirror told last month how the Trussell Trust handed out more than 11 million meals to hungry Britons in the first six months of the Covid-19 crisis.
The country's biggest foodbank network gave away a record-breaking 1,239,399 emergency parcels between April and September.
With each aid package containing enough food for three meals a day for three days, that equates to 11,154,591 meals supplied as the pandemic raged.
Heartbreakingly, 4,237,686 meals went to children.
Youngsters received 2,573 emergency parcels every day from the charity's 1,350 centres – totalling 470,854 parcels over the half-year.
A Government spokesman said: “We have announced a £400million package of support for this winter and beyond, including £170m to help families stay warm and well fed, millions in support for food aid charities and £220m to help children through the Holiday Activities and Food programme.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Strictly's Motsi Mabuse demands long-term change for Black Lives Matter movement

Strictly Come Dancing 's Motsi Mabuse voiced a hope for long-term change with Black Lives Matter .
As a huge star in the showbiz and TV worlds , the personality said she recognises her `` responsibility '' of representing black people .
The head judge noted she was one of the `` very few black people '' in Germany on TV and on the BBC .
Motsi , 39 , demanded `` long-term change , not just talk '' of Black Lives Matter in an impassioned interview .
She told Woman & Home magazine : `` It ’ s good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matter conversation .
It ’ s important this is not just a trend .
Being black is not a hashtag .
`` I want to see sustainable and long-term change , not just talk . ''
She added : `` I am one of the very few black people in Germany on TV , and on the BBC .
I understand my responsibility of representing black people and I don ’ t take it for granted . ''
As well as fierce determination , the Strictly Come Dancing personality brought plenty of sparkle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Motsi was a sparkling sensation in a sequinned strapless number which ensured she stood out .
Ever so graceful , the head judge lifted up her extravagant trail of her dress while she posed for photos .
This weekend Motsi returned to Strictly Come Dancing after quarantining for two weeks as she kept to Covid-19 travel guidelines .
Anton Du Beke stepped into her judging shoes after the dancing queen was forced to self-isolate following an emergency trip to Germany .
Earlier in November , Motsi flew home to Germany when robbers tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On her return , she took a break from the show as she kept to the Covid-19 guidelines .
She told fans on social media : `` Unfortunately we have no good news .
Someone tried to break into our school @ motsimabuse_taunustanzschule .
`` We are working with the police to solve this crime .
We know we have been targeted on purpose and we will improve security in our school that this will not happen again . ''

As a huge star in the showbiz and TV worlds, Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse said she recognises her "responsibility" of representing black people
Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse voiced a hope for long-term change with Black Lives Matter.
As a huge star in the showbiz and TV worlds, the personality said she recognises her "responsibility" of representing black people.
The head judge noted she was one of the "very few black people" in Germany on TV and on the BBC.
Motsi, 39, demanded "long-term change, not just talk" of Black Lives Matter in an impassioned interview.
She told Woman & Home magazine : "It’s good that people are having the Black Lives Matter conversation. It’s important this is not just a trend. Being black is not a hashtag.
"I want to see sustainable and long-term change, not just talk."
She added: "I am one of the very few black people in Germany on TV,
and on the BBC. I understand my responsibility of representing black
people and I don’t take it for granted."
As well as fierce determination, the Strictly Come Dancing personality brought plenty of sparkle to the shoot accompanying the chat.
Motsi was a sparkling sensation in a sequinned strapless number which ensured she stood out.
Ever so graceful, the head judge lifted up her extravagant trail of her dress while she posed for photos.
This weekend Motsi returned to Strictly Come Dancing after quarantining for two weeks as she kept to Covid-19 travel guidelines.
Anton Du Beke stepped into her judging shoes after the dancing queen was forced to self-isolate following an emergency trip to Germany.
Earlier in November, Motsi flew home to Germany when robbers tried to break into her dance school.
On her return, she took a break from the show as she kept to the Covid-19 guidelines.
She told fans on social media: "Unfortunately we have no good news. Someone tried to break into our school @motsimabuse_taunustanzschule.
"We are working with the police to solve this crime. We know we have been targeted on purpose and we will improve security in our school that this will not happen again."


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--ADVERTORIAL: Take this quick mental health quiz for personalised tips to make you feel better

Not feeling on top of the world right now ?
You ’ re not alone .
Even people who appear to be unaffected by the events since the pandemic hit may be feeling anxious or worried .
The Every Mind Matters website , endorsed by the NHS , is a great place to start and at the heart of it is the Your Mind Plan quiz with its simple questions .
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE QUIZ It 's designed to offer bespoke tips to help you feel better .
The ideas suggested as a result of your answers vary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progressive muscle relaxation audio to help you relax , a short video to help you ‘ reframe ’ unhelpful thoughts or tackle your worries .
This plan can also be emailed to you for help in the future .
Keep a diary and try to identify what it is that ’ s affecting you and what you need to take action on .
Watch this Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts video from Every Mind Matters for some great ways to change your thinking .
Some people find breathing exercises or mindfulness helpful with this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for guidance on how to do this .
If your worry feels overwhelming , setting aside specific ‘ worry time ’ to go through your concerns can help you to focus on other things .
Where you can get help If you or somebody you know is suffering from mental health issues , below are four resources which could help .
NHS talking therapies , or psychological therapies ( IAPT ) , are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners .
They can help with common mental health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You can access talking therapies on the NHS in England .
Your GP can refer you for NHS talking therapies , or you can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk If you need help for a mental health crisis , emergency or breakdown , NHS urgent mental health helplines offer 24-hour advice and support for people of all ages .
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably , for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason .
Call 0800 58 58 58 ( daily , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a free , anonymous webchat with trained staff at thecalmzone.net Freecall 116 123 for confidential emotional support for people in distress .
Access discounted one-to-one therapy services and free downloadable booklets on subjects such as coping with stress and anxiety .
Anxietyuk.org.uk This article is part of a paid-for partnership with the UK Government .

The My Mind Plan offers practical ideas for boosting your mood and wellbeing
Take this quick mental health quiz for personalised tips to make you feel better
Not feeling on top of the world right now? You’re not alone.
Even people who appear to be unaffected by the events since the pandemic hit may be feeling anxious or worried.
The Every Mind Matters website, endorsed by the NHS, is a great place to start and at the heart of it is the Your Mind Plan quiz with its simple questions.
It's designed to offer bespoke tips to help you feel better. The ideas suggested as a result of your answers vary from, for example, a ten-minute progressive muscle relaxation audio to help you relax, a short video to help you ‘reframe’ unhelpful thoughts or tackle your worries.
This plan can also be emailed to you for help in the future.
Top tips for coping with anxiety
Understand your anxiety
Keep a diary and try to identify what it is that’s affecting you and what you need to take action on.
Challenge your anxious thoughts
Watch this Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts video from Every Mind Matters for some great ways to change your thinking.
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Shift your focus
Some people find breathing exercises or mindfulness helpful with this. Visit the NHS Every Mind Matters website for guidance on how to do this.
Make time for worries
If your worry feels overwhelming, setting aside specific ‘worry time’ to go through your concerns can help you to focus on other things.
Where you can get help
If you or somebody you know is suffering from mental health issues, below are four resources which could help.
1. NHS Talking Therapy
NHS talking therapies, or psychological therapies (IAPT), are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.
You can access talking therapies on the NHS in England. Your GP can refer you for NHS talking therapies, or you can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk
2. NHS urgent mental health advice and support
If you need help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown, NHS urgent mental health helplines offer 24-hour advice and support for people of all ages.
Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline via nhs.uk/urgentmentalhealth (England only).
3. CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason.
Call 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight) or log on for a free, anonymous webchat with trained staff at thecalmzone.net
4. Samaritans
Freecall 116 123 for confidential emotional support for people in distress.
5. AnxietyUK
Access discounted one-to-one therapy services and free downloadable booklets on subjects such as coping with stress and anxiety. Anxietyuk.org.uk
This article is part of a paid-for partnership with the UK Government.


thedailymirror--2020-11-30--Princess Diana didn't choose engagement ring and other inaccuracies in The Crown

Paul Burrell was there for much of Princess Diana 's life as a royal and he has now debunked the new series of The Crown and revealed how much of it actually happened .
The 62-year-old was the butler to the People 's Princess and found himself in the middle of much of what happened in the storyline that drives The Crown for the new season .
He has picked apart some of the big stories and small details in the Netflix drama and has told The Sun where the show 's creators were right and where they were wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Queen Mother and Princess Diana not seeing eye-to-eye was true .
He said that they did n't have a `` very close relationship '' and that she referred to Diana as a `` silly girl '' .
Paul also confirmed that it was true that the Queen was alone in her bedroom in Buckingham Palace when she woke up to find Michael Fagan had broken in .
The butler said that `` Prince Philip wasn ’ t there that night '' but he said that much of that scene on the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Queen woke to find Fagan `` clutching a broken ashtray and he was bleeding on her bed sheets . ''
But he pointed out that the decor of the room was wrong as her bedroom `` is not red and grand '' and is actually `` very humble with only a bed , two bedside tables and no flowers in it . ''
Paul also revealed that the Queen did not use tap water to clean her teeth but used bottled water instead .
When it came to choosing Diana 's engagement ring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charles and the Queen who selected it and not Diana herself .
Paul said that the Crown Jeweller presented them with a variety of stones and Charles `` came down from his suite at Buckingham Palace , and between them they chose that ring and Diana was presented with it . ''
Paul said that the portrayal of Diana 's battle with bulimia was accurate and said that she had `` started being ill just before she was married . ''
He admitted that the nervous disorder was `` there throughout the Princess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` wasn ’ t given any support from the inside .
“ The Crown portrayed that she couldn ’ t find help .
And that ’ s fair.
” Paul also called out how The Crown portrays the relationship between the Queen and Prince Philip , and said `` they are not cold to each other.
” He said that it is `` absolutely not true '' that they had a `` cold , unfeeling relationship '' .
He also added that they shared a bedroom and that the Queen rarely slept alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also said that it was inaccurate that the Queen wore frumpy nighties and that `` she ’ s an elegantly dressed woman who wore pink , flowing silk to bed . ''
As for the Queen 's relationship with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , Paul said that it was far better than that portrayed in The Crown .
He said that they did not clash their clothes when they first met , as the Queen did a quick change to ensure that did n't happen .
Paul revealed : “ She said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing ?
’ Because she ’ d already arrived .
I said , ‘ She ’ s wearing blue your majesty ’ .
‘ Oh dear ’ , she said , ‘ I ’ m wearing blue , I better go change ’ .
So she went to change to all red.
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Paul Burrell has opened up on whether The Crown has got it all correct or whether it is riddle with inaccuracies and is a pure piece of fiction
Paul Burrell was there for much of Princess Diana's life as a royal and he has now debunked the new series of The Crown and revealed how much of it actually happened.
The 62-year-old was the butler to the People's Princess and found himself in the middle of much of what happened in the storyline that drives The Crown for the new season.
He has picked apart some of the big stories and small details in the Netflix drama and has told The Sun where the show's creators were right and where they were wrong.
Paul says that the depiction of the Queen Mother and Princess Diana not seeing eye-to-eye was true.
He said that they didn't have a "very close relationship" and that she referred to Diana as a "silly girl".
Image: Tim Rooke / Rex Features) Tim Rooke / Rex Features)
Paul also confirmed that it was true that the Queen was alone in her bedroom in Buckingham Palace when she woke up to find Michael Fagan had broken in.
The butler said that "Prince Philip wasn’t there that night" but he said that much of that scene on the show was wrong.
He said that the Queen woke to find Fagan "clutching a broken ashtray and he was bleeding on her bed sheets."
But he pointed out that the decor of the room was wrong as her bedroom "is not red and grand" and is actually "very humble with only a bed, two bedside tables and no flowers in it."
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Paul also revealed that the Queen did not use tap water to clean her teeth but used bottled water instead.
When it came to choosing Diana's engagement ring, Paul said that it was Prince Charles and the Queen who selected it and not Diana herself.
Paul said that the Crown Jeweller presented them with a variety of stones and Charles "came down from his suite at Buckingham Palace, and between them they chose that ring and Diana was presented with it."
Paul said that the portrayal of Diana's battle with bulimia was accurate and said that she had "started being ill just before she was married."
Image: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images) Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
He admitted that the nervous disorder was "there throughout the Princess’s life" and that she "wasn’t given any support from the inside.
“The Crown portrayed that she couldn’t find help. And that’s fair.”
Paul also called out how The Crown portrays the relationship between the Queen and Prince Philip, and said "they are not cold to each other.”
He said that it is "absolutely not true" that they had a "cold, unfeeling relationship".
He also added that they shared a bedroom and that the Queen rarely slept alone.
Staying with the bedroom, Paul also said that it was inaccurate that the Queen wore frumpy nighties and that "she’s an elegantly dressed woman who wore pink, flowing silk to bed."
As for the Queen's relationship with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Paul said that it was far better than that portrayed in The Crown.
He said that they did not clash their clothes when they first met, as the Queen did a quick change to ensure that didn't happen.
Paul revealed: “She said, ‘what colour is the Prime Minister wearing?’ Because she’d already arrived. I said, ‘She’s wearing blue your majesty’. ‘Oh dear’, she said, ‘I’m wearing blue, I better go change’. So she went to change to all red.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-30--Alcohol can be served 24/7 by hotel room service in tier system loophole

Alcohol can be served at all hours without thirsty Brits having to order a meal in a new loophole .
When the tier system is introduced later this week the vast majority of people in England will not be able to enjoy a normal pub experience .
For boozers and restaurants in Tier 2 , alcoholic drinks can only be served with a `` substantial meal '' .
There is a loophole for those who do not want to go down the pie and a pint or saveloy and Sauvignon routes however .
New guidance published today reveals that guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as room service 24/7 without having to get a meal .
Alcohol can also be consumed on planes .
It was announced last week that people in Tier 2 , which is around 32 million , can enjoy a drink if in a pub or restaurant if they also order a `` substantial meal '' .
When pushed on the intricacies of what constituted a such a meal , Environment Secretary George Eustice told LBC Radio that Scotch eggs would `` if there were table service '' .
The Prime Minister 's official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not going to get into the detail of every possible meal .
`` But we 've been clear : bar snacks do not count as a substantial meal but it 's well established practice in the hospitality industry what does . ''
Not content on relying on the heartiness of the scotch egg , The Kings Head in Gosfield , Essex has brought out a new menu allowing their regular customers to enjoy a drink but still conforming to coronavirus rules .
Named 'The Boris Menu ' , it allows people to enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without spending a fortune , reports Essex Live .
Starters and desserts on the menu are just 99p while main courses are £1.99 .

New Covid restrictions announced: Who is in what tier and what does it mean?
New Covid restrictions announced: Who is in what tier and what does it mean?
From the end of this week people in Tier 2 will only be able to enjoy a drink in a pub or restaurant if they also order a substantial meal, which could be as meagre as a scotch egg
Tier 2 Covid loopholes: Full list of places you can order a pint without a meal
There are some loopholes in the Tier 2 laws that will allow thirsty punters to enjoy a pint without needing to also have a plate of food.
When the tier system is introduced later this week the vast majority of people in England will not be able to enjoy a normal pub experience.
For boozers and restaurants in Tier 2, alcoholic drinks can only be served with a "substantial meal".
There is a loophole for those who don't want to go down the pie and a pint or saveloy and Sauvignon routes.
New guidance published on Monday reveals that football fans, film buffs and theatre goers will be able to enjoy a pint or a glass of wine without the need for food.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Booze will be served in the Covid-secure venues to punters, provided they have a ticket for the event, and drink it at their seat.
The newly published tiers laws say the substantial meal clause "does not apply where alcohol is being provided to a customer at a cinema, theatre, concert hall or sportsground."
Under the new rules, 4,000 fans are allowed to watch sport in outdoor venues in Tier 1, while 2,000 fans are allowed in Tier 2 areas, or up to 50 per cent capacity – whichever is lower.
And theatres and cinemas can seat up to 1000 people indoors or again up to half the venues seating limit.
Venues in Tier 3 will have to remain closed.
And guests staying in hotel rooms can order drinks as room service 24/7 without having to get a meal.
Alcohol can also be consumed on planes however traditional early morning pre-flight pints for those dashing off on a Christmas break abroad have been banned.
Airports were previously handed an exemption in the old tier system – but that has been changed. Alcohol can no longer be served in terminals between 11pm and 5am.
It was announced last week that people in Tier 2, which is around 32 million, can enjoy a drink in a pub or restaurant if they also order a "substantial meal".
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
When pushed on the intricacies of what constituted a such a meal, Environment Secretary George Eustice told LBC Radio that Scotch eggs would "if there were table service".
The Prime Minister's official spokesman added: "I'm obviously not going to get into the detail of every possible meal.
"But we've been clear: bar snacks do not count as a substantial meal but it's well established practice in the hospitality industry what does."
Not content on relying on the heartiness of the scotch egg, The Kings Head in Gosfield, Essex has brought out a new menu allowing their regular customers to enjoy a drink while still conforming to coronavirus rules.
Named 'The Boris Menu', it allows people to enjoy a substantial meal alongside their drinks, without spending a fortune, reports Essex Live.
Starters and desserts on the menu are just 99p while main courses are £1.99.


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Council bans school kids from giving Christmas cards due to coronavirus risk

Children in one part of the UK are being told not to exchange Christmas cards and presents at school in case they spread coronavirus .
The council in Rhondda Cynon Taf , just west of Cardiff , said it had based its guidance on advice from Public Health Wales .
However Public Health Wales has said it had not specifically advised against exchanging cards and presents in schools .
Head teachers in Rhondda Cynon Taf , which has COVID-19 rates of just over 300 per 100,000 people , have been asked by the council to tell children to send e-cards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rhondda Cynon Taf council said in a statement : “ Based on advice from Public Health Wales we recommend that actual Christmas cards are not handed around by pupils in our schools this year in order to mitigate any Covid-19 transmission risk .
“ Instead we recommend this year that pupils send virtual Christmas cards using their Hwb email accounts or they can make one in class and display it for all their friends to see .
“ We also recommend that gifts are not sent into school by parents on this occasion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Alternatively we recommend that individual schools consider suggesting other alternatives such as donations to a school ’ s chosen charity.
” However , a Public Health Wales spokeswoman said : “ I can confirm that Public Health Wales hasn ’ t issued any guidance to schools regarding the exchange of Christmas cards and presents.
” Pupils in Monmouthshire will be allowed to swap cards and gifts .
The council said : “ Monmouthshire County Council is making a number of arrangements to ensure children and staff can still enjoy the festive period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been made allow the distribution of Christmas cards if a school chooses to do so .
“ It is suggested that cards are collected and stored for at least 72 hours prior to distribution.
” Torfaen Council also said cards and presents can be exchanged in their schools but is also asking people to quarantine them .
A Bridgend Council spokesman said : “ We have previously advised schools to minimise the items that may be brought in by pupils but that advice referred to general items rather than anything specifically related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Schools will be encouraged to consider Christmas activities in line with their risk assessments and review accordingly.
” A Powys Council spokesman said it had not asked schools to prohibit exchanging cards and gifts .
And a statement from Pembrokeshire Council said : “ We have discussed this with our head teachers and they will be making decisions based on their own risk assessments .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Abbie Wightwick, Kieren Williams)

A council in Rhondda Cynon Taf, south-east Wales, has advised school kids do not give one another Christmas cards or gifts this year due to the risk of passing on coronavirus
Council says school kids should not give Christmas cards due to coronavirus risk
Children in one part of the UK are being told not to exchange Christmas cards and presents at school in case they spread coronavirus.
The council in Rhondda Cynon Taf, just west of Cardiff, said it had based its guidance on advice from Public Health Wales.
However Public Health Wales has said it had not specifically advised against exchanging cards and presents in schools.
Head teachers in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which has COVID-19 rates of just over 300 per 100,000 people, have been asked by the council to tell children to send e-cards and give money to charity instead.
Rhondda Cynon Taf council said in a statement: “Based on advice from Public Health Wales we recommend that actual Christmas cards are not handed around by pupils in our schools this year in order to mitigate any Covid-19 transmission risk.
“Instead we recommend this year that pupils send virtual Christmas cards using their Hwb email accounts or they can make one in class and display it for all their friends to see.
“We also recommend that gifts are not sent into school by parents on this occasion due to the risk of transmission.
“Alternatively we recommend that individual schools consider suggesting other alternatives such as donations to a school’s chosen charity.”
However, a Public Health Wales spokeswoman said: “I can confirm that Public Health Wales hasn’t issued any guidance to schools regarding the exchange of Christmas cards and presents.”
Policies differ between councils around Wales.
Pupils in Monmouthshire will be allowed to swap cards and gifts.
The council said: “Monmouthshire County Council is making a number of arrangements to ensure children and staff can still enjoy the festive period.
“This year a decision has been made allow the distribution of Christmas cards if a school chooses to do so.
“It is suggested that cards are collected and stored for at least 72 hours prior to distribution.”
Torfaen Council also said cards and presents can be exchanged in their schools but is also asking people to quarantine them.
A Bridgend Council spokesman said: “We have previously advised schools to minimise the items that may be brought in by pupils but that advice referred to general items rather than anything specifically related to Christmas.”
A statement from Conwy Council said: “Schools will be encouraged to consider Christmas activities in line with their risk assessments and review accordingly.”
A Powys Council spokesman said it had not asked schools to prohibit exchanging cards and gifts.
And a statement from Pembrokeshire Council said: “We have discussed this with our head teachers and they will be making decisions based on their own risk assessments.
Many are sending e-cards.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Bodybuilder marries sex doll after whirlwind romance during coronavirus lockdown

A bodybuilder married his beloved sex doll after a whirlwind romance during the coronavirus lockdown .
Yuri Tolochko said his ' I dos ' alongside sex doll Margo , who was dressed in a flowing white gown and clutched a bunch of flowers for the special occasion .
While Yuri looked every bit the perfect groom , the couple went on to share a romantic first dance in front of dozens of guests who attended the big day in Kazakhstan .
Yuri , who identifies as pansexual , shared moments from the day on his Instagram page , with one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To be continued '' as he slipped the ring onto his bride 's plastic finger The couple got engaged in December last year - with Yuri saying their romance truly blossomed during the year of 2020 lockdown .
Describing himself as a `` sexy manic '' on Instagram , he shared images of the couple 's romantic lifestyle as they cosy up in the bath with one another and snuggle in bed .
In one post , he writes : `` Couples need to talk less and connect more .
With time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it takes more than words to have a conversation .
`` Your partner sure deserves the best , but they have to do their part . ''
Describing how their relationship started , Yuro said he met Margo at a nightclub when he rescued her from unwanted attention .
Coronavirus delayed their original wedding in March , before a second planned wedding day was halted when Yuri was attacked during a transgender rally in the city of Almaty - leaving him with concussion and a broken nose .
Describing the earlier attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A few months ago I started using a female image for performances .
I named this character Amanda .
`` Through this image , I convey certain ideas in our society .
So I was beaten . ''
Of his relationship with Margo , Yuri previously told the Daily Star : `` Our story turns me on much more than sex itself . ''
He went on to describe the more detailed aspects of his sexual quirks , adding : `` I love being tortured , I can endure quite a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
Margo is capable of what other people are not capable of . ''
In Kazakhstan the wedding could legally be held as both partners were considered consenting male and females over the age of 18 .
Yuri also previously revealed how he decided to book Margo in for plastic surgery earlier this year .
He said : `` When I presented her photo to the world , there was a lot of criticism and she began to develop a complex so we decided to have plastic surgery .
`` She has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was hard to accept but I got used to it later on .
`` It was at a real clinic with real doctors . ''

Bodybuilder shares video of sex doll bride to be on plane together
Bodybuilder shares video of sex doll bride to be on plane together
Yuri Tolochko said his 'I dos' alongside sex doll Margo, who was dressed in a flowing white gown and clutched a bunch of flowers for the special occasion
A bodybuilder married his beloved sex doll after a whirlwind romance during the coronavirus lockdown.
Yuri Tolochko said his 'I dos' alongside sex doll Margo, who was dressed in a flowing white gown and clutched a bunch of flowers for the special occasion.
While Yuri looked every bit the perfect groom, the couple went on to share a romantic first dance in front of dozens of guests who attended the big day in Kazakhstan.
Yuri, who identifies as pansexual, shared moments from the day on his Instagram page, with one caption reading, "It's happened. To be continued" as he slipped the ring onto his bride's plastic finger
The couple got engaged in December last year - with Yuri saying their romance truly blossomed during the year of 2020 lockdown.
Image: Yuri Tolochko) Yuri Tolochko)
Describing himself as a "sexy manic" on Instagram, he shared images of the couple's romantic lifestyle as they cosy up in the bath with one another and snuggle in bed.
In one post, he writes: "Couples need to talk less and connect more.
With time and experience, Margo and I realised that it takes more than words to have a conversation.
"Your partner sure deserves the best, but they have to do their part."
Describing how their relationship started, Yuro said he met Margo at a nightclub when he rescued her from unwanted attention.
Image: Newsflash/@yurii_tolochko) Newsflash/@yurii_tolochko) Image: Yuri Tolochko) Yuri Tolochko)
Coronavirus delayed their original wedding in March, before a second planned wedding day was halted when Yuri was attacked during a transgender rally in the city of Almaty - leaving him with concussion and a broken nose.
Describing the earlier attack on him, Yuri said: "A few months ago I started using a female image for performances. I named this character Amanda.
"Through this image, I convey certain ideas in our society. So I was beaten."
Image: Newsflash/@yurii_tolochko) Newsflash/@yurii_tolochko)
Of his relationship with Margo, Yuri previously told the Daily Star : "Our story turns me on much more than sex itself."
He went on to describe the more detailed aspects of his sexual quirks, adding: "I love being tortured, I can endure quite a lot of pain.
"I love to dominate too. Margo is capable of what other people are not capable of."
Image: Newsflash/@yurii_tolochko) Newsflash/@yurii_tolochko)
In Kazakhstan the wedding could legally be held as both partners were considered consenting male and females over the age of 18.
Yuri also previously revealed how he decided to book Margo in for plastic surgery earlier this year.
He said: "When I presented her photo to the world, there was a lot of criticism and she began to develop a complex so we decided to have plastic surgery.
"She has changed a lot. At first, it was hard to accept but I got used to it later on.
"It was at a real clinic with real doctors."


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Coventry City are eyeing a return to the Ricoh Arena in 2021

Coventry will re-open talks in the New Year about returning to the Ricoh Arena next season .
The Championship Sky Blues are tenants at Birmingham City again this season for a second campaign and visit Derby on Tuesday night .
The former FA Cup winners have been embroiled in protracted stand-off with Ricoh Arena owners Wasps over a new lease for the football club .
City have a clause in their St Andrew 's arrangement to extend the deal for another season if both clubs wish .
But Mirror Sport understands there has been progress between cash-strapped rugby club Wasps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wasps were struggling financially before the pandemic after making a £5million loss in the second half of 2019 .
The rugby club 's parent company has since admitted it is unlikely to meet all of its financial obligations due to the “ significant impact ” of the coronavirus outbreak .
Coventry City officials are now increasingly hopeful of securing a new lease for 2021/2022 back in the city .
The Sky Blues averaged 12,363 home crowds previously at the Ricoh with just over 7,000 season ticket holders .
But attendances last season dropped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Andrew ’ s before the pandemic .
Long-term Coventry want to own their own ground and have plans for a new environmentally friendly stadium at the University of Warwick .
The university have allocated an agricultural site on its main campus at the southwest edge of Coventry .
The club will own and be responsible for the cost of the stadium and receive all the revenues it generates but plans are only at an early stage .
Coventry are 20th in the Championship after winning League One last year .

EXCLUSIVE: Coventry are playing at Birmingham's ground for a second successive but Wasps' financial woes make a return to the Ricoh Arena likely in 2021
Coventry City re-open talks over returning to the Ricoh Arena
Coventry will re-open talks in the New Year about returning to the Ricoh Arena next season.
The Championship Sky Blues are tenants at Birmingham City again this season for a second campaign and visit Derby on Tuesday night.
The former FA Cup winners have been embroiled in protracted stand-off with Ricoh Arena owners Wasps over a new lease for the football club.
City have a clause in their St Andrew's arrangement to extend the deal for another season if both clubs wish.
But Mirror Sport understands there has been progress between cash-strapped rugby club Wasps and Coventry over ending their row.
Wasps were struggling financially before the pandemic after making a £5million loss in the second half of 2019.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The rugby club's parent company has since admitted it is unlikely to meet all of its financial obligations due to the “significant impact” of the coronavirus outbreak.
Coventry City officials are now increasingly hopeful of securing a new lease for 2021/2022 back in the city.
The Sky Blues averaged 12,363 home crowds previously at the Ricoh with just over 7,000 season ticket holders.
But attendances last season dropped to an average of around 6,000 at St Andrew’s before the pandemic.
Long-term Coventry want to own their own ground and have plans for a new environmentally friendly stadium at the University of Warwick.
The university have allocated an agricultural site on its main campus at the southwest edge of Coventry.
The club will own and be responsible for the cost of the stadium and receive all the revenues it generates but plans are only at an early stage.
Coventry are 20th in the Championship after winning League One last year.


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Love Island's Jess Hayes shares heartbreak as she miscarries son at 19 weeks

Love Island star Jess Hayes has shared the tragic news that she 's miscarried her baby son at 19 weeks .
The 27-year-old took to Instagram to share handprints and footprints taken from her little boy , who she had named Teddy .
She shared an absolutely heartbreaking message to Teddy , saying sorry that he did n't make it , and opening up about her unbearable grief .
Jess wrote : `` To Our little teddy I 'm so sorry I could n't keep you safe for a little while longer .
`` I 'm sorry I could n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had to say goodbye this way it was n't supposed to be like this .
`` The pain is unbearable and I feel like I 'm drowning in grief .
`` My mind spinning thinking of all the what ifs and questions of who you would of grown up to be .
`` When will I wake up from this awful nightmare.
?
`` I look at the clock and count the hours of how old you are time is moving but your not here your not getting older it 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smiles or laughter .
Why did this happen to us ?
`` I wish I could of stared at your beautiful face a little while longer and held you in my arms forever .
`` I look down at my empty stomach where you should still be growing safely and i feel so empty without you there no kicks no flutters .
`` I could see Presley in you , you were so beautiful , perfectly formed .
`` You would never get to play together and be best friends in this world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of loved you his little brother so much .
`` I 'm grateful that we shared 19 weeks together and I carried you for as long as I could before it was your time to gain your wings .
`` You will always be our beautiful son and I promise you will hold the biggest place in our hearts forever my sweet angel .
`` I will make sure the world knows how special you are .
Until we meet again my Teddy .
Too special for this world .
`` I love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mummy , Daddy and big brother Presley . ''
*The Miscarriage Association ( 01924 200 799 ) miscarriageassociation.org.uk supports women affected by miscarriage , ectopic and molar pregnancies .
If you 're worried about a loved one you can also call the helpline which is manned Monday to Friday , 9am-4pm , or email info @ miscarriageassociation.org.uk

WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS. Love Island series one winner Jess Hayes has shared the devastating news that she tragically miscarried her baby son, who she had named Teddy
Love Island star Jess Hayes has shared the tragic news that she's miscarried her baby son at 19 weeks.
The 27-year-old took to Instagram to share handprints and footprints taken from her little boy, who she had named Teddy.
She shared an absolutely heartbreaking message to Teddy, saying sorry that he didn't make it, and opening up about her unbearable grief.
Jess wrote: "To Our little teddy I'm so sorry I couldn't keep you safe for a little while longer.
"I'm sorry I couldn't take you home . I'm sorry we had to say goodbye this way it wasn't supposed to be like this.
"The pain is unbearable and I feel like I'm drowning in grief.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"My mind spinning thinking of all the what ifs and questions of who you would of grown up to be .
"When will I wake up from this awful nightmare.?
"I look at the clock and count the hours of how old you are time is moving but your not here your not getting older it's not fair .
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"No first times, smiles or laughter . Why did this happen to us?
"I wish I could of stared at your beautiful face a little while longer and held you in my arms forever .
"I look down at my empty stomach where you should still be growing safely and i feel so empty without you there no kicks no flutters .
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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"I could see Presley in you, you were so beautiful, perfectly formed.
"You would never get to play together and be best friends in this world and that hurts so much he would of loved you his little brother so much .
"I'm grateful that we shared 19 weeks together and I carried you for as long as I could before it was your time to gain your wings.
Image: jessicahayesx_/Instagram) jessicahayesx_/Instagram)
"You will always be our beautiful son and I promise you will hold the biggest place in our hearts forever my sweet angel.
"I will make sure the world knows how special you are. Until we meet again my Teddy. Too special for this world.
"I love you now , forever and always .Your mummy, Daddy and big brother Presley."
*The Miscarriage Association (01924 200 799) miscarriageassociation.org.uk supports women affected by miscarriage, ectopic and molar pregnancies. If you're worried about a loved one you can also call the helpline which is manned Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, or email info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer details cheeky Edinson Cavani request after Southampton win

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Edinson Cavani tried his luck in asking for a day off following his efforts in Manchester United 's 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday .
The Red Devils went in 2-0 down at half-time at St Mary 's , but Cavani made a dramatic impact after coming on at the break , scoring twice and creating an assist to help turn the game around .
It was a performance that certainly delighted his manager - but Solskjaer says Cavani took the opportunity to try out his limited English with a cheeky request .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game against PSG on Wednesday , Solskjaer said of Cavani : `` He has already learned two English words - tomorrow , off .
He wants a day off after a win .
`` When we win a game he already knows that one ! ''
Wednesday 's encounter could see Cavani go up against his former side , and Solskjaer insisted his striker is ready for the occasion .
He added : `` He is ready to play and of course it ’ s special for him to play against PSG , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top scorer , so that will affect him mentally .
`` But from knowing him , that will give him energy .
He is so professional .
And he will work on his mindset today to get ready for the game .
`` He has learned a lesson .
It might affect him , but he will have to put that to one side when the game is on .
The best players can put those things aside .
`` I think it ’ s really important [ to have him ] , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you extra space in the box as defenders look more for these strikers .
It gives extra space for our midfielders . ''
United need just a point from their last two games against PSG and RB Leipzig to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League , and they will be hoping to get the job done sooner rather than later .

The Uruguayan forward was instrumental during the Red Devils' comeback in their dramatic 3-2 victory over the Saints
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Edinson Cavani tried his luck in asking for a day off following his efforts in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday.
The Red Devils went in 2-0 down at half-time at St Mary's, but Cavani made a dramatic impact after coming on at the break, scoring twice and creating an assist to help turn the game around.
It was a performance that certainly delighted his manager - but Solskjaer says Cavani took the opportunity to try out his limited English with a cheeky request.
Speaking ahead of his side's Champions League game against PSG on Wednesday, Solskjaer said of Cavani: "He has already learned two English words - tomorrow, off. He wants a day off after a win.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
"When we win a game he already knows that one!"
Wednesday's encounter could see Cavani go up against his former side, and Solskjaer insisted his striker is ready for the occasion.
He added: "He is ready to play and of course it’s special for him to play against PSG, his old club where he is the top scorer, so that will affect him mentally.
"But from knowing him, that will give him energy. He is so professional. And he will work on his mindset today to get ready for the game.
"He has learned a lesson. It might affect him, but he will have to put that to one side when the game is on. The best players can put those things aside.
Image: Imago/PA Images) Imago/PA Images)
"I think it’s really important [to have him], especially for me, as it gives you extra space in the box as defenders look more for these strikers. It gives extra space for our midfielders."
United need just a point from their last two games against PSG and RB Leipzig to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League, and they will be hoping to get the job done sooner rather than later.


thedailymirror--2020-12-01--My little boy died in his Christmas pyjamas - just 3 years after his brother

Stephanie and Adam Curry 's world fell apart when their gorgeous little boy , Louis , died in December 2016 .
Then just three years later , on Christmas Day last year , they had to say goodbye to their two-year-old son , Teddy , as he lost his battle with a rare genetic condition .
The brave little boy was wearing his new Christmas pyjamas when he died in his heartbroken mum 's arms .
Stephanie , a 34-year-old nurse , says : “ Teddy was born one year after Louis , both boys were born just before Christmas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It gives me great comfort to know that my boys are together now .
“ Before his death , Teddy completed a bucket list , which included a visit to Santa , a paddle in the sea , trick a treating , pumpkin picking , and visiting Blackpool lights.
” Adam and Stephanie met 14 years ago and were delighted when she fell pregnant in 2016 with their first child .
The pregnancy went well but at 20 weeks the scan showed their baby had excess fluid around his brain .
Tests showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spina bifida and they were advised to end the pregnancy .
After much agonising , they opted for a compassionate miscarriage at 21 weeks , on December 4 2016 .
Stephanie , from Liverpool , says : “ I had to take a tablet and I went into labour .
We were heartbroken .
We didn ’ t want our boy to suffer any longer and it seemed like the kindest choice .
“ It took three days for the baby to be born and it was horrendous.
” Baby Louis lived for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to baptise him and say goodbye .
Stephanie says : “ The coroner insisted on a full inquest for Louis which was very harrowing.
” The couple were anxious to try for another baby but were warned the chances of another baby with spina bifida were dramatically increased .
Stephanie fell pregnant in March 2017 .
Scans showed no problems at all and the couple were hugely relieved .
Baby Teddy was born on December 7 , 2017 – almost exactly a year after his big brother , Louis .
Stephanie says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it was lovely , so peaceful .
We couldn ’ t wait to meet our baby.
” Baby Teddy at first appeared perfectly healthy but medics quickly realised he was struggling to maintain his temperature and he was rushed to special care .
Though he was allowed home , five days on , his problems continued .
Stephanie says : “ Teddy ’ s development was slower than other babies and we were worried about him .
But the doctors told us not to worry , that it might not be anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too ; we didn ’ t want to see the problems .
We had lost one baby and we wanted everything to be OK this time .
“ He was a lovely little boy , we adored him , and we just wanted to be parents.
” In July 2018 , Teddy was diagnosed with peroxisomal disorder , a rare genetic , metabolic condition .
His devastated parents were told he was deaf and was also losing his sight .
Stephanie says : “ We were heartbroken .
We didn ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knew he wouldn ’ t make it to adulthood.
” Determined to make the most of their time , Adam and Stephanie embarked on a bucket list of adventures for their little boy , which included paddling in the sea , riding a donkey , having his face painted , seeing Father Christmas , watching a Liverpool FC game , visiting the Blackpool lights , trick a treating , and bouncing on a bouncy castle .
Teddy attended Liverpool v Newcastle on Boxing Day 2018 with his family where he met Liverpool manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stephanie says : “ Teddy was a lovely , smiley little boy .
He loved all the attention and he really cheered people up , wherever he went .
“ He was full of mischief and brought such light and happiness for us .
“ He loved listening to classical music and also to whistling !
I downloaded the world whistling championships onto my phone so we could play it for him wherever we went.
” But during 2019 , Teddy began suffering seizures and his health deteriorated .
In December he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but was allowed home again on Christmas Eve .
Stephanie says : “ Teddy loved Christmas because of the lights and the fuss ; he liked anything sensory because he could sense the lights despite his blindness .
“ We had put up a tree and we bought him lots of presents .
We also booked a holiday for him , but we knew the end was coming .
“ We had been to see Santa and had bought Christmas pyjamas for Teddy to match with his cousins .
“ On Christmas Eve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I took it in turns to watch over him.
” On Christmas Day , at lunchtime , Teddy died in his mother ’ s arms wearing his Christmas pyjamas .
Stephanie says : “ Teddy opened his eyes and looked at us both for the last time .
And then , very peacefully , he passed away .
“ It was totally heart-breaking but also we knew that his struggle was at an end.
” Teddy ’ s funeral was held on January 3 this year , where his parents chose ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ and ‘ Lullaby ’ , and Stephanie also wrote a poem .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Ann Cusack, Zoe Forsey)

Stephanie and Adam Curry's first son lived for just 40 minutes, and the couple faced a second tragedy when their little boy, Teddy, died on Christmas Day last year
'My little boy died on Christmas in his festive pyjamas - just three years after his brother'
Stephanie and Adam Curry's world fell apart when their gorgeous little boy, Louis, died in December 2016.
Then just three years later, on Christmas Day last year, they had to say goodbye to their two-year-old son, Teddy, as he lost his battle with a rare genetic condition.
The brave little boy was wearing his new Christmas pyjamas when he died in his heartbroken mum's arms.
Stephanie, a 34-year-old nurse, says: “Teddy was born one year after Louis, both boys were born just before Christmas and Teddy died at Christmas.
“It gives me great comfort to know that my boys are together now.
“Before his death, Teddy completed a bucket list, which included a visit to Santa, a paddle in the sea, trick a treating, pumpkin picking, and visiting Blackpool lights.”
Image: SUPPLIED PIC) SUPPLIED PIC)
Adam and Stephanie met 14 years ago and were delighted when she fell pregnant in 2016 with their first child.
The pregnancy went well but at 20 weeks the scan showed their baby had excess fluid around his brain. Tests showed he had the most severe form of spina bifida and they were advised to end the pregnancy.
After much agonising, they opted for a compassionate miscarriage at 21 weeks, on December 4 2016.
Image: Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES) Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES)
Stephanie, from Liverpool, says: “I had to take a tablet and I went into labour. We were heartbroken. We didn’t want our boy to suffer any longer and it seemed like the kindest choice.
“It took three days for the baby to be born and it was horrendous.”
Baby Louis lived for 40 minutes. The couple had the chance to baptise him and say goodbye.
Stephanie says: “The coroner insisted on a full inquest for Louis which was very harrowing.”
Image: Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES) Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES)
The couple were anxious to try for another baby but were warned the chances of another baby with spina bifida were dramatically increased.
Stephanie fell pregnant in March 2017. Scans showed no problems at all and the couple were hugely relieved.
Baby Teddy was born on December 7, 2017 – almost exactly a year after his big brother, Louis.
Image: Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES) Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES)
Stephanie says: “I had a water birth and it was lovely, so peaceful. We couldn’t wait to meet our baby.”
Baby Teddy at first appeared perfectly healthy but medics quickly realised he was struggling to maintain his temperature and he was rushed to special care.
Though he was allowed home, five days on, his problems continued.
Stephanie says: “Teddy’s development was slower than other babies and we were worried about him. But the doctors told us not to worry, that it might not be anything serious.
Image: SUPPLIED PIC) SUPPLIED PIC)
“We were in denial too; we didn’t want to see the problems. We had lost one baby and we wanted everything to be OK this time.
“He was a lovely little boy, we adored him, and we just wanted to be parents.”
In July 2018, Teddy was diagnosed with peroxisomal disorder, a rare genetic, metabolic condition. His devastated parents were told he was deaf and was also losing his sight.
Image: Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES) Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES)
Stephanie says: “We were heartbroken. We didn’t know how long Teddy would live but we knew he wouldn’t make it to adulthood.”
Determined to make the most of their time, Adam and Stephanie embarked on a bucket list of adventures for their little boy, which included paddling in the sea, riding a donkey, having his face painted, seeing Father Christmas, watching a Liverpool FC game, visiting the Blackpool lights, trick a treating, and bouncing on a bouncy castle.
Teddy attended Liverpool v Newcastle on Boxing Day 2018 with his family where he met Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Image: Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES) Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES)
Stephanie says: “Teddy was a lovely, smiley little boy. He loved all the attention and he really cheered people up, wherever he went.
“He was full of mischief and brought such light and happiness for us.
“He loved listening to classical music and also to whistling! I downloaded the world whistling championships onto my phone so we could play it for him wherever we went.”
But during 2019, Teddy began suffering seizures and his health deteriorated. In December he was admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties but was allowed home again on Christmas Eve.
Image: Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES) Stephanie and Adam Curry/FOCUS FEATURES)
Stephanie says: “Teddy loved Christmas because of the lights and the fuss; he liked anything sensory because he could sense the lights despite his blindness.
“We had put up a tree and we bought him lots of presents. We also booked a holiday for him, but we knew the end was coming.
“We had been to see Santa and had bought Christmas pyjamas for Teddy to match with his cousins.
“On Christmas Eve, Teddy slept with us and Adam and I took it in turns to watch over him.”
On Christmas Day, at lunchtime, Teddy died in his mother’s arms wearing his Christmas pyjamas.
Stephanie says: “Teddy opened his eyes and looked at us both for the last time. And then, very peacefully, he passed away.
“It was totally heart-breaking but also we knew that his struggle was at an end.”
Teddy’s funeral was held on January 3 this year, where his parents chose ‘How Long Will I Love You,’ and ‘Lullaby’, and Stephanie also wrote a poem.