thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Trump tells town there was 'no way' he was coming there until the pandemic

Donald Trump tonight told voters there was `` no way '' he would have visited their town before the pandemic struck .
The President visited Erie , Pennsylvania for a rally tonight , as he continues to trail frontrunner Joe Biden in national election polls .
But he let slip that traipsing to the town was n't originally part of his plan for two weeks ahead of polling day .
`` Four or five months ago when we started this whole thing , '' he said , `` before the plague came in I had it made . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Erie .
I have to be honest .
There was no way I was coming .
I did n't have to .
`` I would have picked up the phone and said 'Hey Erie , if you have a chance , get out and vote . '
`` We had this thing won .
We were so far up , greatest economy ever , greatest jobs ever , everything . ''
President Trump has consistently trailed Joe Biden for at least the last 12 months .
In January and February , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put Biden between five and six points ahead of the President .
`` And then we got hit with the plague , '' he President continued .
`` And I had to go back to work .
`` 'Hello , Erie .
May I please have your vote ? '
'' The routine appeared to be met with a muted response from the crowd .
Earlier , Trump 'abruptly ended ' an interview with premier US news magazine TV show 60 minutes - before attacking his interviewer on Twitter .
The President tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not wearing a mask as the programme was being recorded .
Trump said there was `` much more to come . ''
He later threatened to release his own video of the interview before it is due to air on Sunday , `` so that everybody can get a glimpse of what a FAKE and BIASED interview is all about . ''
But later it was reported there had been `` drama '' during the taping of the programme .
CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins tweeted that the President had ended his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutes .

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The President told voters in Erie, Pennsylvania he was only there because he had to be
Donald Trump tells rally there was 'no way' he was coming to their town before the pandemic
Donald Trump tonight told voters there was "no way" he would have visited their town before the pandemic struck.
The President visited Erie, Pennsylvania for a rally tonight, as he continues to trail frontrunner Joe Biden in national election polls.
But he let slip that traipsing to the town wasn't originally part of his plan for two weeks ahead of polling day.
"Four or five months ago when we started this whole thing," he said, "before the plague came in I had it made."
He said: "I wasn't coming to Erie. I have to be honest. There was no way I was coming. I didn't have to.
"I would have picked up the phone and said 'Hey Erie, if you have a chance, get out and vote.'
"We had this thing won. We were so far up, greatest economy ever, greatest jobs ever, everything."
President Trump has consistently trailed Joe Biden for at least the last 12 months.
In January and February, before the virus hit, national poll averages put Biden between five and six points ahead of the President.
"And then we got hit with the plague," he President continued. "And I had to go back to work.
"'Hello, Erie. May I please have your vote?'"
He added: "I love Erie."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The routine appeared to be met with a muted response from the crowd.
Earlier, Trump 'abruptly ended' an interview with premier US news magazine TV show 60 minutes - before attacking his interviewer on Twitter.
The President tweeted a video of host Lesley Stahl apparently not wearing a mask as the programme was being recorded.
Trump said there was "much more to come."
He later threatened to release his own video of the interview before it is due to air on Sunday, "so that everybody can get a glimpse of what a FAKE and BIASED interview is all about."
But later it was reported there had been "drama" during the taping of the programme.
CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins tweeted that the President had ended his interview "abruptly" after around 45 minutes.


thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Pregnant Kelly Rowland showcases six-month baby bump in sizzling bikini snap

Kelly Rowland has shown that she is looking sensational at six months pregnant , by sharing a photo of herself in a black bikini .
The 39-year-old former Destiny 's Child star has expressed her surprise at how quickly her pregnancy with her second child is going .
It certainly seems that the situation is agreeing with the singer as she sizzles in a video posted on Instagram in which she shows her baby bump from different angles .
Captioning the clip that she posted on Tuesday , Kelly exclaimed : `` 6 MONTHS ALREADY !
! ''
She continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SO FAST !
!
!
I ’ m enjoying every moment ! ''
The footage shows Kelly in a black bikini and a fedora as he poses in front of a mirror .
In the video , she tells her fans : `` Here we are today at six months . ''
She then pans the camera over to her reflection in another mirror before saying : `` This is another angle at six months .
And this is another angle at six months .
Is n't that so interesting ? ''
Kelly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a close up of her belly , saying : `` Peekaboo !
I see you , baby ! ''
She already has a five-year-old son , Titan , with her husband Tim Weatherspoon and announced she was pregnant again with a cover photo on November 's Women 's Health .
She told them : `` We had been talking about it loosely , and then COVID happened , and we were just like , 'Let 's see what happens . ''
She then fell pregnant straight away and is due later this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still want to remind people that life is important .
And being able to have a child ...
I 'm knocking at 40 's door in February .
Taking care of myself means a lot to me . ''
After resting as much as she could in her first trimester , Kelly has admitted that she is now feeling an `` overwhelming sense of exhaustion . ''
She is pleased to have finally delivered on a promise to her son , who had been asking for a sibling since last year .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` not the right timing '' to add to the family .
Her son is convinced that it will be a brother for him and is not entertaining the idea that it might be a sister .
Kelly shared : `` He 's like , 'We 're going to have a brother , Mom , ' I said , 'Well , he wo n't be my brother — he 'll be my son — [ and ] what if it 's a girl ? '
'' She said he was convinced , replying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a girl , it 's a brother . ''
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Former Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland has said time is passing "so fast" as her pregnancy hits the six months stage and she has shown her bump to fans
Kelly Rowland has shown that she is looking sensational at six months pregnant, by sharing a photo of herself in a black bikini.
The 39-year-old former Destiny's Child star has expressed her surprise at how quickly her pregnancy with her second child is going.
It certainly seems that the situation is agreeing with the singer as she sizzles in a video posted on Instagram in which she shows her baby bump from different angles.
Captioning the clip that she posted on Tuesday, Kelly exclaimed: "6 MONTHS ALREADY!!"
She continued, writing: "This time passed SO FAST!!! I’m enjoying every moment!"
Image: Kelly Rowland/Instagram) Kelly Rowland/Instagram)
The footage shows Kelly in a black bikini and a fedora as he poses in front of a mirror.
In the video, she tells her fans: "Here we are today at six months."
She then pans the camera over to her reflection in another mirror before saying: "This is another angle at six months. And this is another angle at six months. Isn't that so interesting?"
Kelly ended the video by zooming in for a close up of her belly, saying: "Peekaboo! I see you, baby!"
Image: Kelly Rowland/Instagram) Kelly Rowland/Instagram)
She already has a five-year-old son, Titan, with her husband Tim Weatherspoon and announced she was pregnant again with a cover photo on November's Women's Health.
She told them: "We had been talking about it loosely, and then COVID happened, and we were just like, 'Let's see what happens."
She then fell pregnant straight away and is due later this year.
Kelly continued: "But you still want to remind people that life is important. And being able to have a child... I'm knocking at 40's door in February. Taking care of myself means a lot to me."
After resting as much as she could in her first trimester, Kelly has admitted that she is now feeling an "overwhelming sense of exhaustion."
She is pleased to have finally delivered on a promise to her son, who had been asking for a sibling since last year.
At that time, Kelly said it was "not the right timing" to add to the family.
Her son is convinced that it will be a brother for him and is not entertaining the idea that it might be a sister.
Kelly shared: "He's like, 'We're going to have a brother, Mom,' I said, 'Well, he won't be my brother — he'll be my son — [and] what if it's a girl?'"
She said he was convinced, replying: "No, it's not a girl, it's a brother."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Two women stabbed under Eiffel Tower - prosecutors launch attempted murder probe

An attempted murder enquiry has been opened in Paris after two Muslim cousins were `` stabbed repeatedly '' underneath the Eiffel Tower , prosecutors have confirmed .
French police have arrested two female suspects following the suspected racist attacks which were allegedly accompanied by the words `` Dirty Arabs ! ''
.
Those in custody – who have not been named – are described as being white women of ‘ European appearance ’ , who now face ‘ attempted murder ’ charges , said city prosecutors .
It follows rising tensions caused by the beheading of a teacher in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrorist infuriated that cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed were shown to children .
Members of France ’ s five million plus Muslim community have complained of increased Islamophobia caused by a government clampdown on mosques and Muslim organisations .
The victims of the latest attacks on Sunday have been identified as French women from an Algerian background named only as Kenza , 49 , and Amel , who is a few years younger .
Kenza was stabbed six times and ended up in hospital with a punctured lung , while surgery was carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands , said an investigating source .
No information was initially released about the attack on , leading to uproar on social media , where confirmed images from the scene circulated .
A chilling video records screaming as the stabbings are carried out on Sunday evening .
It was not until Tuesday that a statement from Paris Police read : `` On October 18 , at around 8pm , the police intervened following an emergency call from two women wounded by knives on the Champs-de-Mars ’ – the Field of Mars by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Paris prosecutors ’ office confirmed on Wednesday : `` An investigation for attempted murder has been opened in connection with the stabbings . ''
One of the attacked women wore a face covering , but it was not clear whether this was because of the Coronavirus pandemic , or for cultural or religious reasons , said the source .
Kenza told Liberation newspaper : `` We were a family , five adults in all and four children .
`` We had gone out for a walk .
At the level of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dark park , we took a little tour in it .
`` As we walked , there were two dogs that come towards us .
The children got scared .
My cousin , who was veiled , asked the two women if it was possible to keep their dogs with them because the children were afraid . ''
The dog owners refused to put their animals on a leash , and a furious argument followed – one that included racist insults .
It is then – around 8pm and in darkness – that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled out a knife , and launched themselves at Kenza and Amel .
`` One of the two took out a knife , she slashed me on the skull , on the back on the ribs and there was a third blow on the arm , '' said Kenza .
`` They then attacked my cousin . ''
`` Dirty Arab ! ''
was heard , according to witnesses , and `` Go home to your own country '' .
`` Call the emergency services , she stabbed him , '' was also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go , you big beast ! ''
Two local shop workers then intervened and held one of the attackers down until the police arrived .
The second suspect was arrested later .
Details about the stabbings come as the President Emmanuel Macron prepares to lead a National Hommage to Samuel Paty , the 47-year-old teacher who was stabbed to death last week by Russia-born killer , Abdullakh Anzarov , 18 .
The beheading happened outside the Bois-d'Aulne school in Conflans-Saint-Honorine , north of Paris , where Mr Paty taught French and Geography .

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French police have announced two female suspects have been arrested as part of an attempted murder enquiry after a suspected racist attack under the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday night
An attempted murder enquiry has been opened in Paris after two Muslim cousins were "stabbed repeatedly" underneath the Eiffel Tower, prosecutors have confirmed.
French police have arrested two female suspects following the suspected racist attacks which were allegedly accompanied by the words "Dirty Arabs!".
Those in custody – who have not been named – are described as being white women of ‘European appearance’, who now face ‘attempted murder’ charges, said city prosecutors.
It follows rising tensions caused by the beheading of a teacher in the Paris suburbs last Friday by a radicalised terrorist infuriated that cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed were shown to children.
Image: Alexis Sciard/via ZUMA Press/REX/Shutterstock) Alexis Sciard/via ZUMA Press/REX/Shutterstock)
Members of France’s five million plus Muslim community have complained of increased Islamophobia caused by a government clampdown on mosques and Muslim organisations.
The victims of the latest attacks on Sunday have been identified as French women from an Algerian background named only as Kenza, 49, and Amel, who is a few years younger.
Kenza was stabbed six times and ended up in hospital with a punctured lung, while surgery was carried out on one of Amel’s hands, said an investigating source.
No information was initially released about the attack on, leading to uproar on social media, where confirmed images from the scene circulated.
A chilling video records screaming as the stabbings are carried out on Sunday evening.
It was not until Tuesday that a statement from Paris Police read: "On October 18, at around 8pm, the police intervened following an emergency call from two women wounded by knives on the Champs-de-Mars’ – the Field of Mars by the Eiffel Tower."
A source at the Paris prosecutors’ office confirmed on Wednesday: "An investigation for attempted murder has been opened in connection with the stabbings."
One of the attacked women wore a face covering, but it was not clear whether this was because of the Coronavirus pandemic, or for cultural or religious reasons, said the source.
Kenza told Liberation newspaper: "We were a family, five adults in all and four children.
"We had gone out for a walk. At the level of the Eiffel Tower there is a small rather dark park, we took a little tour in it.
"As we walked, there were two dogs that come towards us. The children got scared. My cousin, who was veiled, asked the two women if it was possible to keep their dogs with them because the children were afraid."
The dog owners refused to put their animals on a leash, and a furious argument followed – one that included racist insults.
It is then – around 8pm and in darkness – that the two women with the dogs allegedly pulled out a knife, and launched themselves at Kenza and Amel.
"One of the two took out a knife, she slashed me on the skull, on the back on the ribs and there was a third blow on the arm," said Kenza. "They then attacked my cousin."
"Dirty Arab!" was heard, according to witnesses, and "Go home to your own country".
"Call the emergency services, she stabbed him," was also heard, as well as "Let go, you big beast!"
Two local shop workers then intervened and held one of the attackers down until the police arrived. The second suspect was arrested later.
Details about the stabbings come as the President Emmanuel Macron prepares to lead a National Hommage to Samuel Paty, the 47-year-old teacher who was stabbed to death last week by Russia-born killer, Abdullakh Anzarov, 18.
The beheading happened outside the Bois-d'Aulne school in Conflans-Saint-Honorine, north of Paris, where Mr Paty taught French and Geography.


thedailymirror--2020-10-21--Meghan and Prince Harry warned as large bear spotted near their new mansion

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been warned a large black bear has been seen roaming near their new California home , posing a serious risk .
CCTV footage shows the wild animal prowling around neighbours ' homes , and is said to have attacked chickens and rifled through bins .
Experts have said the bear - which in the western state can grow up to seven feet tall and weigh 550 pounds - is likely to be searching for food after its den was disturbed .
It is believed to have previously set up home on the grounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently sold , forcing it to begin wandering .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex secretly moved from Beverly Hills to the more secluded community of Montercito , Santa Barbara , in July .
Their £11million mansion boasts a number of wealthy neighbours , including chat show royalty Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres , and Hollywood actor Rob Lowe .
Soon after the Sussexes arrived , a bear was reported to have been seen yards from Ms Winfrey 's estate and it now appears to have returned .
The California Department of Fish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chicken coops , which are popular among residents , as the likely reason .
The Montecito Association sent an email to homeowners - seen by The Sun - warning : `` The bear likely lives in Ranchos San Carlos , which recently sold .
`` There may be new activity on the ranch that is disturbing the bear and setting it off into the community .
`` This could be a bad outcome for that bear , unfortunately , and is dangerous for neighbors .
`` The sheriffs are contacting Fish and Wildlife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animal so it can be safely relocated . ''
Fatal bear attacks on humans are rare in the US , with experts advising those confronted by one to avoid making eye contact and to remain calm .

An email sent to residents in the secluded Montercito, Santa Barbara, community where Prince Harry and Meghan moved in July, has warned a large black bear has been seen prowling near homes
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry warned as large bear spotted near their new mansion
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been warned a large black bear has been seen roaming near their new California home, posing a serious risk.
CCTV footage shows the wild animal prowling around neighbours' homes, and is said to have attacked chickens and rifled through bins.
Experts have said the bear - which in the western state can grow up to seven feet tall and weigh 550 pounds - is likely to be searching for food after its den was disturbed.
It is believed to have previously set up home on the grounds of a nearby ranch, which was recently sold, forcing it to begin wandering.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex secretly moved from Beverly Hills to the more secluded community of Montercito, Santa Barbara, in July.
Their £11million mansion boasts a number of wealthy neighbours, including chat show royalty Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres, and Hollywood actor Rob Lowe.
Soon after the Sussexes arrived, a bear was reported to have been seen yards from Ms Winfrey's estate and it now appears to have returned.
Image: Megan Orloff, President The Montecito Ass.) Megan Orloff, President The Montecito Ass.)
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has cited odours coming from chicken coops, which are popular among residents, as the likely reason.
The Montecito Association sent an email to homeowners - seen by The Sun - warning: "The bear likely lives in Ranchos San Carlos, which recently sold.
"There may be new activity on the ranch that is disturbing the bear and setting it off into the community.
Image: Google) Google)
"This could be a bad outcome for that bear, unfortunately, and is dangerous for neighbors.
"The sheriffs are contacting Fish and Wildlife to put a humane trap for the animal so it can be safely relocated."
Fatal bear attacks on humans are rare in the US, with experts advising those confronted by one to avoid making eye contact and to remain calm.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Northern cities could enter Tier 3 in days putting 12 million in severe lockdown

As many as 12 million people in England could be under Tier 3 lockdown restrictions within days , meaning pubs will close and household mixing will be banned .
Boris Johnson has put a whole host of northern cities on notice , with full-scale regional lockdowns on the cards after Manchester was finally forced into submission .
Eleven days of talks over Government support broke down after Greater Manchester Mayor Burnham rejected the £60million package on offer .
Now the region will join Merseyside and Lancashire in being thrust into the highest category of lockdown for at least 28 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tory MPs in the North against the under fire PM .
South Yorkshire is expected to agree Tier 3 measures on Wednesday , with West Yorkshire , the North East , Teesside and Nottingham all also in talks with ministers .
Mr Johnson has warned the country is on a “ narrow path ” and he could not “ rule out ” further widespread measures - though continues to emphasise tough regional restrictions over another national lockdown is his preference .
Mr Burnham said leaders of the authorities in Greater Manchester had originally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month until the end of the financial year - to protect incomes for people forced out of work .
They reduced that sum eventually to £65 million , but ministers would only offer £60 million .
The Prime Minister only confirmed a £22 million sum , however , as he announced the new restrictions at a Downing Street press conference .
Money intended to implement and enforce the new rules .
The mayor accused the Government of walking away from the talks , saying : `` At no point today were we offered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our communities through the punishing reality of the winter to come .
`` Even now , I am still willing to do a deal but it can not be on the terms that the Government offered today . ''
He repeated his call for Parliament to agree a framework for future areas which face going into Tier 3 restrictions to avoid the kind of wrangling that has been going on in Greater Manchester .
`` I do n't believe that we can proceed as a country on this basis through the pandemic by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations , '' he said .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the party will force a Commons vote on Wednesday demanding a `` fair one nation deal '' for areas facing Tier 3 restrictions .
The party said it will urge its MPs to back its motion demanding `` the Government guarantees people faced with hardship who are subject to the Job Retention Scheme extension will receive at least 80 % of their previous incomes '' .
Sir Keir said : `` The Prime Minister and the Chancellor need to make good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do whatever it takes to help us through this pandemic .
`` We need a fair one nation deal that can help us through the second wave . ''
Tory MP for Heywood and Middleton Chris Clarkson said Mr Burnham should now let local MPs and council leaders attempt to get a settlement .
Mr Clarkson tweeted : `` Greater Manchester MPs wrote to Andy Burnham today to express our concern about his failure to come to an agreement with the Government .
The Mayor now needs to let Local MPs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sensible settlement . ''
The Government said that , as of Tuesday , there had been a further 21,330 lab-confirmed cases , while a further 241 people had died within 28 days of testing positive - the highest daily figure reported since June 5 and taking the UK total to 43,967 .
Jonathan Van-Tam , the deputy chief medical officer , told a Downing Street press conference that the “ R ” rate of infections was still above one , meaning the virus was spreading exponentially .
`` In areas where it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are needed , '' he said , though added a `` national fire break '' is not currently required as areas like Kent and the South West have much lower rates .

West Yorkshire, the North East, Teesside and Nottingham are all in talks with the Government, while South Yorkshire is expected to move into Tier 3 from Wednesday
As many as 12 million people in England could be under Tier 3 lockdown restrictions within days, meaning pubs will close and household mixing will be banned.
Boris Johnson has put a whole host of northern cities on notice, with full-scale regional lockdowns on the cards after Manchester was finally forced into submission.
Eleven days of talks over Government support broke down after Greater Manchester Mayor Burnham rejected the £60million package on offer.
Now the region will join Merseyside and Lancashire in being thrust into the highest category of lockdown for at least 28 days from midnight on Thursday, further pitting Tory MPs in the North against the under fire PM.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
South Yorkshire is expected to agree Tier 3 measures on Wednesday, with West Yorkshire, the North East, Teesside and Nottingham all also in talks with ministers.
Mr Johnson has warned the country is on a “narrow path” and he could not “rule out” further widespread measures - though continues to emphasise tough regional restrictions over another national lockdown is his preference.
Mr Burnham said leaders of the authorities in Greater Manchester had originally wanted £90 million - £15 million a month until the end of the financial year - to protect incomes for people forced out of work.
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They reduced that sum eventually to £65 million, but ministers would only offer £60 million.
The Prime Minister only confirmed a £22 million sum, however, as he announced the new restrictions at a Downing Street press conference.
Money intended to implement and enforce the new rules.
Image: Ian Cooper / Teesside Live) Ian Cooper / Teesside Live)
The mayor accused the Government of walking away from the talks, saying: "At no point today were we offered enough to protect the poorest people in our communities through the punishing reality of the winter to come.
"Even now, I am still willing to do a deal but it cannot be on the terms that the Government offered today."
He repeated his call for Parliament to agree a framework for future areas which face going into Tier 3 restrictions to avoid the kind of wrangling that has been going on in Greater Manchester.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"I don't believe that we can proceed as a country on this basis through the pandemic by grinding communities down, through punishing financial negotiations," he said.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the party will force a Commons vote on Wednesday demanding a "fair one nation deal" for areas facing Tier 3 restrictions.
The party said it will urge its MPs to back its motion demanding "the Government guarantees people faced with hardship who are subject to the Job Retention Scheme extension will receive at least 80% of their previous incomes".
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Sir Keir said: "The Prime Minister and the Chancellor need to make good on their commitment to the British people to do whatever it takes to help us through this pandemic.
"We need a fair one nation deal that can help us through the second wave."
Tory MP for Heywood and Middleton Chris Clarkson said Mr Burnham should now let local MPs and council leaders attempt to get a settlement.
Mr Clarkson tweeted: "Greater Manchester MPs wrote to Andy Burnham today to express our concern about his failure to come to an agreement with the Government. The Mayor now needs to let Local MPs and council leaders have a go at getting a sensible settlement."
The Government said that, as of Tuesday, there had been a further 21,330 lab-confirmed cases, while a further 241 people had died within 28 days of testing positive - the highest daily figure reported since June 5 and taking the UK total to 43,967.
Jonathan Van-Tam, the deputy chief medical officer, told a Downing Street press conference that the “R” rate of infections was still above one, meaning the virus was spreading exponentially.
"In areas where it is out of control, hard measures are needed," he said, though added a "national fire break" is not currently required as areas like Kent and the South West have much lower rates.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Chris Pratt's trolls slammed after he's dubbed the 'worst Chris in Hollywood'

Chris Pratt 's Marvel co-stars have rushed to his defence and called out trolls who dubbed him the `` worst Chris in Hollywood '' .
The 41-year-old Guardians of the Galaxy star was the subject of a Twitter poll , asking which Chris out of Pratt , Pine , Evans and Hemsworth should be jettisoned from Hollywood .
The Twitter user wrote `` One has to go '' and Pratt quickly trended and was torn apart online as trolls got stuck in with their thoughts .
Many cited Pratt allegedly being a Donald Trump supporter while others said he attends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has previously denied the latter claim .
Robert Downey Jr , who plays Iron Man in the Marvel films , has now defended Pratt , who portrays Star-Lord , hitting out at those that wrote unkindly about the actor .
Alongside a picture of the pair together , Downey Jr wrote : `` What a world ...
The 'sinless ' are casting stones at my brother , Chris Pratt ... A real Christian who lives by principle , has never demonstrated anything but positivity and gratitude ... '' AND he just married into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discourse and ( just plain fact ) INSISTS on service as the highest value .
`` If you take issue with Chris ...
I 've got a novel idea .
`` Delete your social media accounts , sit with your OWN defects of character , work on THEM , then celebrate your humanness ... '' Downey Jr added the hashtag # gotyerbackbackback to the post as he led a host of Hollywood stars who publicly supported Pratt .
Mark Ruffalo , who plays Hulk in the Marvel movies , also shared his thoughts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prattprattpratt is as solid a man there is .
I know him personally , and instead of casting aspersions , look at how he lives his life .
`` He is just not overtly political as a rule .
This is a distraction .
Let 's keep our eyes on the prize , friends .
We are so close now . ''
James Gunn , who directed Pratt in 2014 's Guardians Of The Galaxy , tweeted : `` Sorry .
Just finding out about this nonsense .
`` @ prattprattpratt is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've spent hours & hours sharing my deepest truths with this man , as he has with me .
`` Please stop assuming what he believes , politically or in any other way , because he 's a Christian . ''
Pratt 's wife , Katherine Schwarzenegger , had earlier criticised the `` mean '' social media posts comparing the stars named Chris .
`` Is this really what we need ? ''
Schwarzenegger she wrote .
`` There 's so much going on in the world and people struggling in so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yesterday .
`` There 's enough room to love all these guys .
Love is what we all need not meanness and bullying .
Let 's try that . ''
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Chris Pratt reveals he’s lost a stone by ‘drinking water and weeing three times before 10am’
Chris Pratt reveals he’s lost a stone by ‘drinking water and weeing three times before 10am’
Chris Pratt has been the victim of a Twitter poll which has taken a life of its own, leading to the actor being attacked for his political views and religious beliefs
Chris Pratt's Marvel co-stars have rushed to his defence and called out trolls who dubbed him the "worst Chris in Hollywood".
The 41-year-old Guardians of the Galaxy star was the subject of a Twitter poll, asking which Chris out of Pratt, Pine, Evans and Hemsworth should be jettisoned from Hollywood.
The Twitter user wrote "One has to go" and Pratt quickly trended and was torn apart online as trolls got stuck in with their thoughts.
Many cited Pratt allegedly being a Donald Trump supporter while others said he attends a church with anti-LGBT views. He has previously denied the latter claim.
Robert Downey Jr, who plays Iron Man in the Marvel films, has now defended Pratt, who portrays Star-Lord, hitting out at those that wrote unkindly about the actor.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Alongside a picture of the pair together, Downey Jr wrote: "What a world... The 'sinless' are casting stones at my brother, Chris Pratt... A real Christian who lives by principle, has never demonstrated anything but positivity and gratitude...
"AND he just married into a family that makes space for civil discourse and (just plain fact) INSISTS on service as the highest value.
"If you take issue with Chris... I've got a novel idea.
"Delete your social media accounts, sit with your OWN defects of character, work on THEM, then celebrate your humanness..."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Downey Jr added the hashtag #gotyerbackbackback to the post as he led a host of Hollywood stars who publicly supported Pratt.
Mark Ruffalo, who plays Hulk in the Marvel movies, also shared his thoughts, writing: "You all, @prattprattpratt is as solid a man there is. I know him personally, and instead of casting aspersions, look at how he lives his life.
"He is just not overtly political as a rule. This is a distraction. Let's keep our eyes on the prize, friends. We are so close now."
James Gunn, who directed Pratt in 2014's Guardians Of The Galaxy, tweeted: "Sorry. Just finding out about this nonsense.
"@prattprattpratt is the best dude in the world. I've spent hours & hours sharing my deepest truths with this man, as he has with me.
"Please stop assuming what he believes, politically or in any other way, because he's a Christian."
Image: Getty Images for Disney) Getty Images for Disney)
Pratt's wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, had earlier criticised the "mean" social media posts comparing the stars named Chris.
"Is this really what we need?" Schwarzenegger she wrote.
"There's so much going on in the world and people struggling in so many ways. Being mean is so yesterday.
"There's enough room to love all these guys. Love is what we all need not meanness and bullying. Let's try that."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Fleet Solid Support ships for Royal Navy WILL be built in UK, says Government

Vital supply ships for the Royal Navy will be built in Britain – boosting UK industry and creating hundreds of jobs , the Defence Secretary announced today .
Three Fleet Solid Support ships will be made by UK-led teams , Ben Wallace revealed .
The widely-anticipated move is a victory for the Mirror which , together with unions and MPs , has fought for the £1.5billion contract to stay on these shores .
The Ministry of Defence said that while “ international companies will be invited to work in collaboration with UK firms to feed in their skills and expertise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led by a British company ” .
Mr Wallace said : `` Shipbuilding has historically been a British success story , and I am determined to revitalise this amazing industry as part of this Government 's commitment to build back better .
“ The Fleet Solid Support warships competition will be the genesis of a great UK shipbuilding industry , and allow us to develop the skills and expertise for the shipyards of tomorrow.
” The MoD said the competition to build the vessels will begin next spring and will require “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work to be carried out in the UK ” .
Campaigners welcomed the plan and urged ministers to ensure as much work as possible is carried out in the UK .
They also called for the Government to speed-up the contract to reignite manufacturing amid the coronavirus crisis .
Labour MP John Spellar , a former Defence Minister who sits on the Commons Defence Committee , hit out at the slow pace of the deal .
“ It 's good news they have finally – if belatedly – acknowledged that British firms and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I would urge them to speed-up the timeline not only for the benefit of the Royal Navy but also to get British industry moving again in the Covid crisis , ” he said .
“ They are n't even launching the campaign until the spring , they 're still dithering around and do n't seem to understand the need to get manufacturing moving in this country .
“ Why the delay ?
They know what they need.
” Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions general secretary Ian Waddell said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be led by a British firm is welcome but it only promises a 'significant proportion ' of the work will be completed in Britain , which could be open to all sorts of interpretation .
“ The facts of the matter are that despite some recent good news , British shipbuilding continues to hang by a thread .
“ The UK built up world class skills to deliver the aircraft carrier and FSS will be a vital bridge to maintain the industry to the next round of naval procurement , which could guarantee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FSS supporting every shipyard in the UK we will lose those jobs and those skills forever.
” He added : “ It is so frustrating that the Government is inching along at a time when we need a bold decision that will invest in British jobs and industry to rebuild the economy after lockdown , ” said But , praising those who battled for British workers to benefit from the programme , Mr Waddell said the announcement was “ testament to the work of the Keep Britain Afloat campaign and the Daily Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Today 's announcement about the 40,000-tonne Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels , which will resupply Navy aircraft carriers , destroyers and frigates with food , ammunition and explosives , comes after years of political wrangling over the deal .
The competition for the contract was initially offered worldwide , with companies from Italy , Spain , Japan and South Korea shortlisted , along with a UK consortium .
The British team , backed by the Keep Britain Afloat campaign , includes Babcock , BAE Systems , Cammell Laird and Rolls-Royce .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – raising hopes the terms could be reset to boost British firms ' chances of winning the deal .
But in August , the Ministry of Defence triggered fresh dismay when foreign firms were invited to take part in early plans to build the vessels .
Today 's announcement means British companies and workers will benefit from the project .
But Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey warned : “ We ’ ve learned to look at the small print with this Government .
“ This looks like a step forward but the commitment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary should simply say , ‘ Build these ships in Britain ’ instead of , ‘ Build bits of these ships in Britain ’ .
“ Five years after they announced these new ships it will be another five months until ministers relaunch the competition for the contract .
“ I hope the Mirror will keep up its fantastic campaign to build our warships in the UK and secure the future of shipbuilding.
” GMB union national officer Ross Murdoch said : `` Today 's announcement is an important victory for the campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mirror to build these ships in the UK .
`` GMB has long argued that placing the order with UK yards will support thousands of jobs in shipbuilding and the wider supply chain , including steel .
`` However , important questions remain to be answered .
“ It is unclear whether ministers will require all shipbuilding work on the contracts to be done in the UK , instead of going overseas . ''

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace bowed to pressure from unions, MPs and campaigners and said the supply vessels will be made in Britain
Fleet Solid Support ships for Royal Navy WILL be built in UK, says Government
Vital supply ships for the Royal Navy will be built in Britain – boosting UK industry and creating hundreds of jobs, the Defence Secretary announced today.
Three Fleet Solid Support ships will be made by UK-led teams, Ben Wallace revealed.
The widely-anticipated move is a victory for the Mirror which, together with unions and MPs, has fought for the £1.5billion contract to stay on these shores.
The Ministry of Defence said that while “international companies will be invited to work in collaboration with UK firms to feed in their skills and expertise ... the successful manufacturing team must be led by a British company”.
Mr Wallace said: "Shipbuilding has historically been a British success story, and I am determined to revitalise this amazing industry as part of this Government's commitment to build back better.
Image: PA) PA) Image: Royal Navy) Royal Navy)
“The Fleet Solid Support warships competition will be the genesis of a great UK shipbuilding industry, and allow us to develop the skills and expertise for the shipyards of tomorrow.”
The MoD said the competition to build the vessels will begin next spring and will require “a significant proportion of the build and assembly work to be carried out in the UK”.
Campaigners welcomed the plan and urged ministers to ensure as much work as possible is carried out in the UK.
They also called for the Government to speed-up the contract to reignite manufacturing amid the coronavirus crisis.
Labour MP John Spellar, a former Defence Minister who sits on the Commons Defence Committee, hit out at the slow pace of the deal.
“It's good news they have finally – if belatedly – acknowledged that British firms and British workers should be in the lead, but I would urge them to speed-up the timeline not only for the benefit of the Royal Navy but also to get British industry moving again in the Covid crisis,” he said.
Image: Dale Martin) Dale Martin) Image: PA) PA)
“They aren't even launching the campaign until the spring, they're still dithering around and don't seem to understand the need to get manufacturing moving in this country.
“Why the delay? They know what they need.”
Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions general secretary Ian Waddell said: “The news that the successful bid will be led by a British firm is welcome but it only promises a 'significant proportion' of the work will be completed in Britain, which could be open to all sorts of interpretation.
“The facts of the matter are that despite some recent good news, British shipbuilding continues to hang by a thread.
Image: Courtesy of the CSEU) Courtesy of the CSEU)
“The UK built up world class skills to deliver the aircraft carrier and FSS will be a vital bridge to maintain the industry to the next round of naval procurement, which could guarantee jobs for a generation.
“Without FSS supporting every shipyard in the UK we will lose those jobs and those skills forever.”
He added: “It is so frustrating that the Government is inching along at a time when we need a bold decision that will invest in British jobs and industry to rebuild the economy after lockdown,” said
But, praising those who battled for British workers to benefit from the programme, Mr Waddell said the announcement was “testament to the work of the Keep Britain Afloat campaign and the Daily Mirror’s tenacious pursuit of the story”.
Today's announcement about the 40,000-tonne Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, which will resupply Navy aircraft carriers, destroyers and frigates with food, ammunition and explosives, comes after years of political wrangling over the deal.
The competition for the contract was initially offered worldwide, with companies from Italy, Spain, Japan and South Korea shortlisted, along with a UK consortium.
The British team, backed by the Keep Britain Afloat campaign, includes Babcock, BAE Systems, Cammell Laird and Rolls-Royce.
The tendering process was halted suddenly last November – raising hopes the terms could be reset to boost British firms' chances of winning the deal.
But in August, the Ministry of Defence triggered fresh dismay when foreign firms were invited to take part in early plans to build the vessels.
Today's announcement means British companies and workers will benefit from the project.
But Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey warned: “We’ve learned to look at the small print with this Government.
Image: Liverpool Echo/James Maloney) Liverpool Echo/James Maloney)
“This looks like a step forward but the commitment has large loopholes.
“The Defence Secretary should simply say, ‘Build these ships in Britain’ instead of, ‘Build bits of these ships in Britain’.
“Five years after they announced these new ships it will be another five months until ministers relaunch the competition for the contract.
“I hope the Mirror will keep up its fantastic campaign to build our warships in the UK and secure the future of shipbuilding.”
GMB union national officer Ross Murdoch said: "Today's announcement is an important victory for the campaign run by shipbuilding unions and the Daily Mirror to build these ships in the UK.
"GMB has long argued that placing the order with UK yards will support thousands of jobs in shipbuilding and the wider supply chain, including steel.
"However, important questions remain to be answered.
“It is unclear whether ministers will require all shipbuilding work on the contracts to be done in the UK, instead of going overseas."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Hollyoaks' birthday special as every cast member returns for 'love letter'

Hollyoaks is celebrating its 25th birthday in style as every single character ever seen on the soap will appear in an emotional `` love letter '' video .
The best loved cast members will include Jennifer Metcalfe , Nick Pickard , Kelle Bryan , Jamie Lomas , Stephanie Waring , Richard Blackwood , Jorgie Porter and Ashley Taylor Dawson among many , many more .
As Yasmine Maalik prepares to propose to Tom Cunningham , an emotional letter , narrated by Hollyoaks ' adult cast , will air as she hopes to win the heart of one of the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as Tom fears that both he and Yazz want very different futures , will he accept her proposal or ‘ set her free ’ to follow her dreams of being an award-winning journalist ?
In order to create the iconic moment , cast had to be filmed separately but the video message mirrors the birthday celebrations that many people have experienced this year .
While addressed to Tom , the message may also resonate with the audience , the soap has teased .
During the birthday celebration episode , viewers will get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s ( played by Jeremy Edwards ) return , Yazz will propose to Tom and the McQueen ’ s gothic blackmail plot thickens .
The soap recently announced that Loose Women star Denise Welch would be joining the cast as Maxine Minniver 's mum , Trish .
Denise said : `` I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks in this , their 25th year .
“ I ’ m looking forward to working with some old friends and making new ones .
The character of Trish Minniver is an actor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t wait to introduce her to you.
” The soap also revealed it will be dealing with a tragic county lines storyline as Sid Sumner is set to face devastating consequences after a horror drug overdose leaves him with life changing injuries .
Troubled teen Sid , who is played by Billy Price , is suffering from extreme depression after his heartbreak , and turns to drugs to try to numb his pain .
But when he takes too much ketamine and loses awareness of his surroundings , he will find his life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend Juliet Quinn ( Niamh Blackshaw ) have been involved in a county lines drugs ring that has left them attempting more and more desperate measures to stay on the good side of their boss , Jordan Price ( Connor Calland ) .

Hollyoaks is bringing together all of its present cast members for a special "love letter" celebrating the soap's 25th birthday
Hollyoaks is celebrating its 25th birthday in style as every single character on the soap will appear in an emotional "love letter" video.
The best loved cast members will include Jennifer Metcalfe, Nick Pickard, Kelle Bryan, Jamie Lomas, Stephanie Waring, Richard Blackwood, Jorgie Porter and Ashley Taylor Dawson among many, many more.
As Yasmine Maalik prepares to propose to Tom Cunningham, an emotional letter, narrated by Hollyoaks' adult cast, will air as she hopes to win the heart of one of the show’s most iconic characters.
However, as Tom fears that both he and Yazz want very different futures, will he accept her proposal or ‘set her free’ to follow her dreams of being an award-winning journalist?
In order to create the iconic moment, cast had to be filmed separately but the video message mirrors the birthday celebrations that many people have experienced this year.
While addressed to Tom, the message may also resonate with the audience, the soap has teased.
During the birthday celebration episode, viewers will get a first look at Kurt Benson’s (played by Jeremy Edwards) return, Yazz will propose to Tom and the McQueen’s gothic blackmail plot thickens.
The soap recently announced that Loose Women star Denise Welch would be joining the cast as Maxine Minniver's mum, Trish.
Denise said: "I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks in this, their 25th year.
“I’m looking forward to working with some old friends and making new ones. The character of Trish Minniver is an actor’s dream and I can’t wait to introduce her to you.”
The soap also revealed it will be dealing with a tragic county lines storyline as Sid Sumner is set to face devastating consequences after a horror drug overdose leaves him with life changing injuries.
Troubled teen Sid, who is played by Billy Price, is suffering from extreme depression after his heartbreak, and turns to drugs to try to numb his pain.
But when he takes too much ketamine and loses awareness of his surroundings, he will find his life has changed forever.
He and his friend Juliet Quinn (Niamh Blackshaw) have been involved in a county lines drugs ring that has left them attempting more and more desperate measures to stay on the good side of their boss, Jordan Price (Connor Calland).
* Hollyoaks' birthday episode airs Wednesday on E4 at 7pm


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Biggest change for Royal Mail in 150 years as posties start picking up parcels

Postmen and women will pick up parcels from the doorsteps of people 's homes across the UK , as the company tries to grab a bigger share of the booming parcel market .
Households that have packages they need to send can now do so without leaving home for a 72p charge per parcel , Royal Mail said .
The parcels can weigh up to 20kg and can be a little over twice the size of most airplane hand luggage ( 61cm by 46cm by 46cm ) .
It was hailed by the postal service as `` one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the launch of the post box in 1852 '' .
The company has been testing its system in the west of England , but will now roll it out nationwide , it said on Wednesday .
`` Royal Mail Parcel Collect is a fantastic step forward for all of our customers .
It makes it easier to use our services than ever before , '' said Royal Mail chief commercial officer Nick Landon .
Claire Roebuck-Sacks , a customer from Bristol who has used the service during testing , said : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the initial roll-out of the service in Bristol .
`` The service was really easy to use , and it was a convenient way to send a gift to my aunt , particularly as I have a new baby , so time is precious . ''
Customers will be able to get their parcels collected every day apart from Sundays .
Pre-paid return packages can be collected for 60p per item .
Returns have become an increasingly important market for the postal system in recent years , as online shoppers want the chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It has spawned a new industry of companies to take charge of the returns process .
Millionaire businessman Lloyd Dorfman has set up Doddle , a company that partners with local shops to simplify returns , but also offers click-and-collect services .
Royal Mail has been forced to rely increasingly on parcels , as letters drop in importance with the advent of email .
Since 2004 the number of letters it delivers has halved , even before the pandemic .
This year has been particularly harsh .
In the three months to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million fewer letters than the same period the year before , down 33 % .
The reduction was sped up by Covid-19 , but even before the pandemic hit , Royal Mail was expecting a drop of up to 8 % in letter volumes during the 12 months to the end of March .
The company has already tried to maximise its presence in the booming parcel market , launching parcel post boxes last year .
The first parcel post service was launched in in 1883 .

People needing to send back parcels will soon be able to leave them on their doorsteps for post workers to pick up for just 60p, as part of a new plan from Royal Mail
Biggest change for Royal Mail in 150 years as posties start picking up parcels from homes
Postmen and women will pick up parcels from the doorsteps of people's homes across the UK, as the company tries to grab a bigger share of the booming parcel market.
Households that have packages they need to send can now do so without leaving home for a 72p charge per parcel, Royal Mail said.
The parcels can weigh up to 20kg and can be a little over twice the size of most airplane hand luggage (61cm by 46cm by 46cm).
It was hailed by the postal service as "one of the biggest changes to the daily delivery since the launch of the post box in 1852".
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The company has been testing its system in the west of England, but will now roll it out nationwide, it said on Wednesday.
"Royal Mail Parcel Collect is a fantastic step forward for all of our customers. It makes it easier to use our services than ever before," said Royal Mail chief commercial officer Nick Landon.
Claire Roebuck-Sacks, a customer from Bristol who has used the service during testing, said: "I used Royal Mail's Parcel Collect during the initial roll-out of the service in Bristol.
"The service was really easy to use, and it was a convenient way to send a gift to my aunt, particularly as I have a new baby, so time is precious."
Image: DAILY RECORD) DAILY RECORD)
Customers will be able to get their parcels collected every day apart from Sundays.
Pre-paid return packages can be collected for 60p per item.
Returns have become an increasingly important market for the postal system in recent years, as online shoppers want the chance to change the items they bought.
It has spawned a new industry of companies to take charge of the returns process.
Image: Greg Martin / Cornwall Live) Greg Martin / Cornwall Live)
Millionaire businessman Lloyd Dorfman has set up Doddle, a company that partners with local shops to simplify returns, but also offers click-and-collect services.
Royal Mail has been forced to rely increasingly on parcels, as letters drop in importance with the advent of email. Since 2004 the number of letters it delivers has halved, even before the pandemic.
This year has been particularly harsh. In the three months to the end of June the company delivered 788 million fewer letters than the same period the year before, down 33%.
The reduction was sped up by Covid-19, but even before the pandemic hit, Royal Mail was expecting a drop of up to 8% in letter volumes during the 12 months to the end of March.
Meanwhile, parcel volumes have increased greatly.
The company has already tried to maximise its presence in the booming parcel market, launching parcel post boxes last year.
The first parcel post service was launched in in 1883.


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Woman missing in national park for 12 days without food 'had hit head on tree'

A mum who was rescued in a national park after going missing for 12 days with no food had hit her head on a tree and become disorientated , her daughter said .
Experienced hiker Holly Suzanne Courtier , who was working as a nanny , disappeared on October 6 during a trip to Zion National Park in Utah .
A massive search was launched using sniffer dogs , drones and specialist teams that scoured the rugged nature preserve on foot .
Park rangers found the 38-year-old , from Woodland Hills , California , after she was spotted by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say where she had been or how she survived during the 12 days .
Her daughter Kailey Chambers has since revealed she hit her head on a tree and was too weak and disorientated to seek help .
`` She injured her head on a tree , '' Kailey told CNN .
`` She was very disoriented as a result and thankfully ended up near a water source -- a river bed .
She thought her best chance of survival was to stay next to a water source . ''
`` She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help ) .
She was unable to take more than a step or two without collapsing . ''
Kailey said her mum was so dehydrated she could barely open her mouth .
`` She is still weak but recovering , '' she added .
`` We are slowly introducing foods .
Her health remains our top priority .
`` My mom 's recovery is my top priority right now .
... We will continue to focus on her health and will update everyone when possible .
`` She lost her job as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not afford to keep paying her .
She made that a positive thing , said that gave her the time to get out , see the parks . ''
After not hearing from her for a week , Kailey travelled 500 miles to try and find her mother .
After she vanished , Holly 's family setup a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the search and any medical expenses .
It has so far raised more than $ 12,000 .
And update post on the page read : `` Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holly 's recovery .
`` I am Holly 's older sister , Jaime Strong , and reside in Simi Valley , California .
I set up the Go Fund Page to help aid in the expenses our family and volunteers were incurring in the search and rescue of Holly .
In order to provide as much transparency as possible , I am detailing what your donations will be used towards .
`` Funds will be used to reimburse the family and friend 's costs in searching for Holly .
( Such as ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Holly , car rentals , and food for search parties .
`` A separate bank account will be opened up to reimburse these individuals .
`` A remainder of the donations will be used to cover the medical care applied to Holly during her hospital stay as well as therapy costs moving forward . ''
Speaking to Good Morning America on Monday , Jillian Courtier-Oliver , of of Holly 's sisters , admitted she lost hope that they would find her .
She said : `` It was n't until two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm starting to lose hope . '
`` They had a lot of cadaver dogs out and I knew what they were looking for was a body , not a person .
It was the first time I actually started losing hope .
And I went with up with so much help knowing that we needed to find her .
`` I knew if anyone could do it , it was going to be her .
She 's such a fighter . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Danya Bazaraa, Jamie Hawkins)

Holly Suzanne Courtier, 38, went missing in Zion National Park in Utah for 12 days after she injured her head on a tree and after becoming disorientated she decided to stay by a water source
Woman missing in national park for 12 days without food 'had hit head on tree'
A mum who was rescued in a national park after going missing for 12 days with no food had hit her head on a tree and become disorientated, her daughter said.
Experienced hiker Holly Suzanne Courtier, who was working as a nanny, disappeared on October 6 during a trip to Zion National Park in Utah.
A massive search was launched using sniffer dogs, drones and specialist teams that scoured the rugged nature preserve on foot.
Park rangers found the 38-year-old, from Woodland Hills, California, after she was spotted by a hiker on Sunday, but did not say where she had been or how she survived during the 12 days.
Image: Zion NPS) Zion NPS)
Her daughter Kailey Chambers has since revealed she hit her head on a tree and was too weak and disorientated to seek help.
"She injured her head on a tree," Kailey told CNN.
"She was very disoriented as a result and thankfully ended up near a water source -- a river bed. She thought her best chance of survival was to stay next to a water source."
"She was too weak and disoriented (to seek help). She was unable to take more than a step or two without collapsing."
Image: kailey.chambers/Instagram) kailey.chambers/Instagram)
Kailey said her mum was so dehydrated she could barely open her mouth.
"She is still weak but recovering," she added.
"We are slowly introducing foods. Her health remains our top priority.
"My mom's recovery is my top priority right now. ... We will continue to focus on her health and will update everyone when possible.
"She lost her job as a nanny due to coronavirus. The family could not afford to keep paying her. She made that a positive thing, said that gave her the time to get out, see the parks."
Image: Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror) Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror)
After not hearing from her for a week, Kailey travelled 500 miles to try and find her mother.
After she vanished, Holly's family setup a GoFundMe page to raise funds for the search and any medical expenses.
It has so far raised more than $12,000.
And update post on the page read: "Thank you to everyone for their continued support towards Holly's recovery.
"I am Holly's older sister, Jaime Strong, and reside in Simi Valley, California. I set up the Go Fund Page to help aid in the expenses our family and volunteers were incurring in the search and rescue of Holly. In order to provide as much transparency as possible, I am detailing what your donations will be used towards.
Image: kailey.chambers/Instagram) kailey.chambers/Instagram)
"Funds will be used to reimburse the family and friend's costs in searching for Holly. (Such as; hotels rooms, equipment purchased to look for Holly, car rentals, and food for search parties.
"A separate bank account will be opened up to reimburse these individuals.
"A remainder of the donations will be used to cover the medical care applied to Holly during her hospital stay as well as therapy costs moving forward."
Image: kailey.chambers/Instagram) kailey.chambers/Instagram)
Speaking to Good Morning America on Monday, Jillian Courtier-Oliver, of of Holly's sisters, admitted she lost hope that they would find her.
She said: "It wasn't until two days ago I actually said, 'I'm starting to lose hope.'
"They had a lot of cadaver dogs out and I knew what they were looking for was a body, not a person. It was the first time I actually started losing hope. And I went with up with so much help knowing that we needed to find her.
"I knew if anyone could do it, it was going to be her. She's such a fighter."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Lisa Faulkner admits she was 'very scared' before adopting daughter Billie

Lisa Faulkner has bravely spoken on how she felt in the weeks prior to adopting her daughter Billie .
In 2008 , the actress , 48 , adopted Billie , now 14 , with her first husband Chris Coghill .
Lisa has always been open about her fertility struggles after suffering from an ectopic pregnancy , that led to her having surgery to have one of her fallopian tubes removed .
The cooking whizz had three failed rounds of IVF before she and ex Chris decided to adopt .
Writing for Pause , she penned : `` I knew I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than ever .
We looked at every option under the sun including surrogacy and adoption abroad before we decided to adopt from the UK . ''
Lisa added that she and Chris only had six weeks to prepare for Billie to move in with them as within a matter of weeks they were : `` matched . ''
The frantic race to prepare the home led to her feeling `` excited and scared '' but she was adds being an adopter is the `` most incredible feeling . ''
Lisa - who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Torode - explained : `` The excitement of being approved as an adopter and knowing we had been matched with a child was the most incredible feeling .
`` I had all the same feelings as when I found out I was pregnant .
I was over the moon and so very scared all at the same time !
Within six weeks of being matched with our daughter she would be coming to live with us so it was all very last minute , painting her bedroom and getting everything ready for her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
In her deeply personal memoir Meant To Be Lisa discussed how Clomid , a drug she took for just a few months relatively early in her fertility journey , continues to affect her today .
`` Clomid is very interesting , '' Lisa told , who co-presents John and Lisa ’ s Weekend Kitchen alongside her husband John .
`` It works for loads of people but it made me mental '' she added .
The drug is used by women who do not ovulate regularly and stimulates eggs to develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ovaries .
`` Within three days of taking it I turned into a different person , '' she explained .
`` One minute I was crying – literally sobbing – on the bathroom floor , then I was high as a kite , then I was angry .
`` It felt like the worst PMT , but with no period pain because you take it at the start of the cycle .
It was horrific , with no end in sight even though you only take it for a few days at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel that doctors warned her properly that there might have been these side-effects : `` I had no idea that this tiny , tiny pill was going to affect me like that .
`` I remember thinking how small it was – so much smaller than any vitamin I ’ ve taken – and yet it had such a powerful , instant effect .
It really wasn ’ t great for me . ''

Lisa Faulkner admits she was 'very scared' in the weeks prior to adopting daughter Billie
Lisa Faulkner has bravely spoken on how she felt in the weeks prior to adopting her daughter Billie.
In 2008, the actress, 48, adopted Billie, now 14, with her first husband Chris Coghill.
Lisa has always been open about her fertility struggles after suffering from an ectopic pregnancy, that led to her having surgery to have one of her fallopian tubes removed.
The cooking whizz had three failed rounds of IVF before she and ex Chris decided to adopt.
Image: Alan Davidson/REX/Shutterstock) Alan Davidson/REX/Shutterstock)
Writing for Pause, she penned: "I knew I still wanted to be a mother even more than ever. We looked at every option under the sun including surrogacy and adoption abroad before we decided to adopt from the UK."
Lisa added that she and Chris only had six weeks to prepare for Billie to move in with them as within a matter of weeks they were: "matched."
The frantic race to prepare the home led to her feeling "excited and scared" but she was adds being an adopter is the "most incredible feeling."
Image: Alan Davidson/Shutterstock) Alan Davidson/Shutterstock)
Lisa - who is now married to TV chef John Torode - explained: "The excitement of being approved as an adopter and knowing we had been matched with a child was the most incredible feeling.
"I had all the same feelings as when I found out I was pregnant. I was over the moon and so very scared all at the same time! Within six weeks of being matched with our daughter she would be coming to live with us so it was all very last minute, painting her bedroom and getting everything ready for her, but they were such exciting days."
In her deeply personal memoir Meant To Be Lisa discussed how Clomid, a drug she took for just a few months relatively early in her fertility journey, continues to affect her today.
"Clomid is very interesting," Lisa told, who co-presents John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen alongside her husband John.
"It works for loads of people but it made me mental" she added.
Image: lisafaulknercooks/Instagram) lisafaulknercooks/Instagram)
The drug is used by women who do not ovulate regularly and stimulates eggs to develop so they can be released by the ovaries.
"Within three days of taking it I turned into a different person," she explained.
"One minute I was crying – literally sobbing – on the bathroom floor, then I was high as a kite, then I was angry.
"It felt like the worst PMT, but with no period pain because you take it at the start of the cycle. It was horrific, with no end in sight even though you only take it for a few days at a time."
Lisa doesn’t feel that doctors warned her properly that there might have been these side-effects: "I had no idea that this tiny, tiny pill was going to affect me like that.
"I remember thinking how small it was – so much smaller than any vitamin I’ve taken – and yet it had such a powerful, instant effect. It really wasn’t great for me."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Rio Ferdinand details why Axel Tuanzebe will now be first-choice at Man Utd

Rio Ferdinand believes Axel Tuanzebe should now be a first-choice pick for Manchester United after the defender 's brilliant performance against Paris-Saint Germain .
Tuanzebe excelled against one of the world 's best strikeforces as United opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes .
The 22-year-old last featured for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side in December last year when he played against Colchester in the Carabao Cup .
But playing in a new-look back three on Tuesday , he got the better of Kylian Mbappe , matching the rapid PSG striker for pace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ superb challenge in particular to deny the World Cup winner .
United have struggled defensively this season , with Harry Maguire having been below par for the opening games , while the role alongside him in central defence has been up for grabs between Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof .
And Red Devils legend Ferdinand reckons Solskjaer should stick with Tuanzebe 's pace , athleticism and awareness - especially with Maguire and Bailly currently injured .
`` This is where United have struggled in the last six to 12 months , chasing players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT Sport .
`` They ca n't stay with them and it opens up the back four , back three .
But here , he was smelling danger .
`` Ole has just said that 's two of the best strikers in the world .
He snuffed out danger on many occasions and you have to reward performances like that at a time of injuries .
`` Again , first game in 10 months and to come in and play like that from out the cold you just deserve to be rewarded .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had showed his worth by winning his battles with Mbappe .
`` He 's not getting out of the side - if you 've got this much athleticism in these positions , '' said the former United midfielder .
Goalkeeper David de Gea also praised Tuanzebe , saying the centre-half 's performance showed United had found a player for the big games .
That could be useful , with games against Chelsea , RB Leipzig , Arsenal and Everton coming up before the next international break .
`` He has been unbelievable today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He played against two of the best players in the world in Neymar and Mbappe so he did really , really well .
I am really happy for him .
`` He has been in difficult moments with the injuries but now he has shown today that he is capable of playing in big games . ''
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Axel Tuanzebe excelled against Kylian Mbappe and Neymar as Manchester United beat PSG 2-1 to kick off their Champions League campaign in style on Tuesday night
Rio Ferdinand details why Axel Tuanzebe will now be first-choice at Man Utd
Rio Ferdinand believes Axel Tuanzebe should now be a first-choice pick for Manchester United after the defender's brilliant performance against Paris-Saint Germain.
Tuanzebe excelled against one of the world's best strikeforces as United opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win at the Parc des Princes.
The 22-year-old last featured for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in December last year when he played against Colchester in the Carabao Cup.
But playing in a new-look back three on Tuesday, he got the better of Kylian Mbappe, matching the rapid PSG striker for pace in two duels and putting in one superb challenge in particular to deny the World Cup winner.
United have struggled defensively this season, with Harry Maguire having been below par for the opening games, while the role alongside him in central defence has been up for grabs between Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
And Red Devils legend Ferdinand reckons Solskjaer should stick with Tuanzebe's pace, athleticism and awareness - especially with Maguire and Bailly currently injured.
"This is where United have struggled in the last six to 12 months, chasing players down those channels," Ferdinand told BT Sport.
"They can't stay with them and it opens up the back four, back three. But here, he was smelling danger.
"Ole has just said that's two of the best strikers in the world. He snuffed out danger on many occasions and you have to reward performances like that at a time of injuries.
Image: BT Sport) BT Sport)
"Again, first game in 10 months and to come in and play like that from out the cold you just deserve to be rewarded."
Owen Hargreaves agreed, saying Tuanzebe had showed his worth by winning his battles with Mbappe.
"He's not getting out of the side - if you've got this much athleticism in these positions," said the former United midfielder.
Goalkeeper David de Gea also praised Tuanzebe, saying the centre-half's performance showed United had found a player for the big games.
Image: YOAN VALAT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) YOAN VALAT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
That could be useful, with games against Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Arsenal and Everton coming up before the next international break.
"He has been unbelievable today," De Gea told MUTV.
"He played against two of the best players in the world in Neymar and Mbappe so he did really, really well. I am really happy for him.
"He has been in difficult moments with the injuries but now he has shown today that he is capable of playing in big games."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Vanessa Feltz shows off slim frame in floral dress after 3.5 stone weight loss

Vanessa Feltz has flaunted her slimmer figure in an autumnal outfit after dropping more than three-stone .
The 58-year-old broadcaster oozed confidence as she strutted her stuff in London on Tuesday while departing the BBC studios .
The blonde bombshell appeared to be glowing as she wrapped up in a cosy chocolate brown long-lined coat in a bid to keep the chilly London breeze at bay .
Vanessa put on an elegant display as she beamed from ear-to-ear while showing off her slimmed down physique in a maxi-length floral dress .
She teamed the chic dress with some black tights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some heeled black ankle boots .
Vanessa ’ s slim demeanor comes after she decided to completely overhaul her lifestyle last year .
The BBC Teatime Show host vowed to ditch the takeaways and swap them out for a more balanced diet .
Her regular exercise which sped up her weight loss .
The star , who previously had a gastric band fitted in a bid to help her shed some weight , told This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that she decided to have it removed last year .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ band , Vanessa promised herself she would keep her weight down by sticking to a healthy lifestyle plan which did wonders for her waistline .
Vanessa decided to ditch the gastric band after it had wrapped around her liver in 2018 .
It caused her to feel as though she was `` drowning '' as her body filled up with fluid for weeks on end .
Vanessa has said she 's happier than ever and it definitely shows .
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Vanessa oozed confidence as she proudly paraded her epic weight transformation in a chic autumnal ensemble
Vanessa Feltz shows off shrinking frame in floral dress after 3.5 stone weight loss
Vanessa Feltz has flaunted her slimmer figure in an autumnal outfit after dropping more than three-stone.
The 58-year-old broadcaster oozed confidence as she strutted her stuff in London on Tuesday while departing the BBC studios.
The blonde bombshell appeared to be glowing as she wrapped up in a cosy chocolate brown long-lined coat in a bid to keep the chilly London breeze at bay.
Vanessa put on an elegant display as she beamed from ear-to-ear while showing off her slimmed down physique in a maxi-length floral dress.
She teamed the chic dress with some black tights before finishing off the glamorous ensemble with some heeled black ankle boots.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
Vanessa’s slim demeanor comes after she decided to completely overhaul her lifestyle last year.
The BBC Teatime Show host vowed to ditch the takeaways and swap them out for a more balanced diet.
Her regular exercise which sped up her weight loss.
The star, who previously had a gastric band fitted in a bid to help her shed some weight, told This Morning presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that she decided to have it removed last year.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
After making the decision to take out the band, Vanessa promised herself she would keep her weight down by sticking to a healthy lifestyle plan which did wonders for her waistline.
Vanessa decided to ditch the gastric band after it had wrapped around her liver in 2018.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
It caused her to feel as though she was "drowning" as her body filled up with fluid for weeks on end.
Vanessa has said she's happier than ever and it definitely shows.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Marcus Rashford highlights Man Utd's unsung heroes after victory over PSG

Marcus Rashford was Manchester United 's hero in Paris again as his stunning late goal sank the French champions .
Rashford , who sealed United 's epic 3-1 win away to PSG with a dramatic late penalty in 2019 , struck again in the 87 minute to clinch another memorable triumph .
Winning against last season 's beaten finalists gave United the perfect start on their return to the Champions League , thanks to Rashford 's cool head and clinical finish .
“ As a striker , late on in the game especially , that 's your mindset - you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've got to do your best to make it count , ” said Rashford .
“ Whether it 's a penalty or a goal like today , at the end of the day it 's all the same and it gets us the three points .
“ It was difficult at times and we had to defend very deep .
They have some unbelievable players - Neymar , Mbappe , Di Maria .
“ But the guys in the full-backs , they defended unbelievably .
`` When they defend like that man to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Bruno Fernandes put United in front with a retaken penalty , before an Anthony Martial goal put PSG level , until Rashford 's late goal gave the Reds the victory .
United boss Solskjaer paid tribute to Rashford and said : “ He ’ s a good footballer , he ’ s got quality and he took his goal very very well , a great turn and a good finish down in the corner .
`` When you ’ re happy on the pitch and you ’ re happy with what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they marry well together .
`` I think it gives Marcus energy , what he does , I don ’ t think that ’ s a problem .
“ It 's a different feeling from the last time we won here .
It 's at the start of the group stage , but we 've beaten a fantastic team .
“ Last time it was a knockout and it was euphoric , this is sterile without the fans , but it 's still excellent and we deserved to win .
`` When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , against Neymar and Mbappe , you have to defend well and your keeper will have to make saves .
`` Bruno missed two penalties in a row but he 's not going to stop taking them - he showed focus and character.
” Who will win the Champions League ?
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It was a case of deja vu at the Parc des Princes as Marcus Rashford scored a late winner to hand Manchester United victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League
Marcus Rashford was Manchester United's hero in Paris again as his stunning late goal sank the French champions.
Rashford, who sealed United's epic 3-1 win away to PSG with a dramatic late penalty in 2019, struck again in the 87 minute to clinch another memorable triumph.
Winning against last season's beaten finalists gave United the perfect start on their return to the Champions League, thanks to Rashford's cool head and clinical finish.
“As a striker, late on in the game especially, that's your mindset - you might only get one chance and you've got to do your best to make it count,” said Rashford.
“Whether it's a penalty or a goal like today, at the end of the day it's all the same and it gets us the three points.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“It was difficult at times and we had to defend very deep. They have some unbelievable players - Neymar, Mbappe, Di Maria.
“But the guys in the full-backs, they defended unbelievably.
"When they defend like that man to man, we can do great things."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Bruno Fernandes put United in front with a retaken penalty, before an Anthony Martial goal put PSG level, until Rashford's late goal gave the Reds the victory.
United boss Solskjaer paid tribute to Rashford and said: “He’s a good footballer, he’s got quality and he took his goal very very well, a great turn and a good finish down in the corner.
"When you’re happy on the pitch and you’re happy with what you’re doing off it, they marry well together.
"I think it gives Marcus energy, what he does, I don’t think that’s a problem.
“It's a different feeling from the last time we won here. It's at the start of the group stage, but we've beaten a fantastic team.
“Last time it was a knockout and it was euphoric, this is sterile without the fans, but it's still excellent and we deserved to win.
"When you go away to a team like this, against Neymar and Mbappe, you have to defend well and your keeper will have to make saves.
"Bruno missed two penalties in a row but he's not going to stop taking them - he showed focus and character.”
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thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Student to return to UK after taking unproven coronavirus vaccine in China

A university student says she is planning to return to the UK after taking an unproven coronavirus vaccine .
Evelyn Wu , 20 , said she paid £50 to have the vaccine in her homeland of China last week .
The University of Birmingham student said she jumped at the chance to take it , even though it has n't been scientifically proven .
Ms Wu went to the hospital in Yongkang , eastern China to register and had the vaccine two days later .
She is now hoping to return to Birmingham in January to carry on with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' , Ms Wu said : `` It 's just like a normal vaccine . ''
She said : `` I needed to sign some contract .
It has the details about Covid-19 .
And it told me that it 's very safe , even though it 's only stage 3 . ''
`` I 'm a little worried about [ it being ] experimental stage 3 , '' Ms Wu told Sky News .
`` And I think I was the one who was the test subject , the one who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But she added : `` I trust China and I think it 's totally safe to get vaccinated .
I trust the government .
`` But some doctors and some teachers refused to take the vaccination .
They think it 's dangerous because they think they are being tested .
`` They do n't want to be the volunteer to get the experimental vaccine . ''
Ms Wu flew back to China at the request of her mother back in March .
`` She is happy for me to have the vaccination , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thinks I am brave .
I make an example for others .
`` Because there is an old saying , the first one to eat the crabs is the most brave , right ? ''
The UK could become the first nation to carry out human challenge studies , in which healthy people will be intentionally exposed to the virus responsible for Covid-19 in order to test the effectiveness of different vaccine candidates .
The Government is putting £33.6m towards the research , with trials set to begin in early January 2021 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 240 coronavirus vaccine candidates being tested around the world .
It comes after the Government 's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warned a vaccine wo n't be ready until spring next year .
Sir Patrick added it is “ unlikely ” that a coronavirus vaccine will stop the disease completely .
Giving evidence to the joint Commons and Lords National Security Strategy Committee , Sir Patrick said that only one disease – smallpox – had ever been completely eradicated .
But Sir Patrick said they “ may ” be some doses before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen .
He also warned that that in future , treating Covid-19 may become more like seasonal flu .
“ I think it is unlikely that we will end up with a truly sterilising vaccine that completely stops infection , ” he said .
“ It is likely that this disease will circulate and be pandemic .
My assessment – and I think that ’ s the view of many people – is that ’ s the likely outcome .
“ Clearly as management becomes better , as you get vaccination that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severity of the disease – or whatever the protocols of the vaccines are – this then starts to look more like annual flu than anything else and that may be the direction we end up going . ''

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Student returning to UK after having unproven £50 coronavirus vaccine in China
Student returning to UK after having unproven £50 coronavirus vaccine in China
Evelyn Wu is hoping to go back to the University of Birmingham after taking the vaccine from her homeland of China last week, even though it hasn't been scientifically proven
Student to return to UK after paying £50 for unproven coronavirus vaccine in China
A university student says she is planning to return to the UK after taking an unproven coronavirus vaccine.
Evelyn Wu, 20, said she paid £50 to have the vaccine in her homeland of China last week.
The University of Birmingham student said she jumped at the chance to take it, even though it hasn't been scientifically proven.
Ms Wu went to the hospital in Yongkang, eastern China to register and had the vaccine two days later.
She is now hoping to return to Birmingham in January to carry on with her economics degree.
Admitting her "excitement", Ms Wu said: "It's just like a normal vaccine."
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
She said: "I needed to sign some contract. It has the details about Covid-19. And it told me that it's very safe, even though it's only stage 3."
"I'm a little worried about [it being] experimental stage 3," Ms Wu told Sky News.
"And I think I was the one who was the test subject, the one who was treated like a little mouse."
But she added: "I trust China and I think it's totally safe to get vaccinated. I trust the government.
"But some doctors and some teachers refused to take the vaccination. They think it's dangerous because they think they are being tested.
Image: Sky News) Sky News)
"They don't want to be the volunteer to get the experimental vaccine."
Ms Wu flew back to China at the request of her mother back in March.
"She is happy for me to have the vaccination," she said.
"Because she thinks I am brave. I make an example for others.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Because there is an old saying, the first one to eat the crabs is the most brave, right?"
The UK could become the first nation to carry out human challenge studies, in which healthy people will be intentionally exposed to the virus responsible for Covid-19 in order to test the effectiveness of different vaccine candidates.
The Government is putting £33.6m towards the research, with trials set to begin in early January 2021.
At present, there are more than 240 coronavirus vaccine candidates being tested around the world.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It comes after the Government's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warned a vaccine won't be ready until spring next year.
Sir Patrick added it is “unlikely” that a coronavirus vaccine will stop the disease completely.
Giving evidence to the joint Commons and Lords National Security Strategy Committee, Sir Patrick said that only one disease – smallpox – had ever been completely eradicated.
But Sir Patrick said they “may” be some doses before that, but it remains to be seen.
He also warned that that in future, treating Covid-19 may become more like seasonal flu.
“I think it is unlikely that we will end up with a truly sterilising vaccine that completely stops infection,” he said.
“It is likely that this disease will circulate and be pandemic. My assessment – and I think that’s the view of many people – is that’s the likely outcome.
“Clearly as management becomes better, as you get vaccination that will decrease the chance of infection and the severity of the disease – or whatever the protocols of the vaccines are – this then starts to look more like annual flu than anything else and that may be the direction we end up going."


thedailymirror--2020-10-20--Phillip Schofield's colleagues ‘feared he was dying’ after dramatic weight loss

Phillip Schofield has spoken about the months ahead of him coming out and how his dramatic weight loss caused concern among those he worked with .
The 58-year-old This Morning presenter announced he was gay in February , in an emotional moment with his co-host Holly Willoughby .
He has now revealed that in the build up to that moment , fears for his health were growing with some worrying that he `` was dying . ''
Phillip has said that he grappling with inner turmoil at the time as he tried to get to grips with his sexuality and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show with his slender frame .
Speaking on Fearne Cotton ’ s Happy Place podcast , Phillip opened up about those working with him on This Morning were fearing the worst .
He said : “ It was draining in that no one other than Holly knew .
All the people I worked with just thought I was really ill .
I was losing weight , thin , staring into the mirror .
“ It was the worry of other people that was a bit unsettling .
I couldn ’ t be jokey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Phillip said that his colleagues were candid with him once he finally explained why he had been 'out of sorts ' during that time .
He continued : “ They all said , ‘ Is that all ?
!
Oh thank God , I thought you were dying !
’ ” Fearne described Phillip 's autobiography , Life ’ s What You Make It , as `` unbelievably honest and brave '' as he details the agonising he went through during his marriage with Stephanie Lowe , 56 , while coming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Phillip married Stephanie in 1993 and they have two daughters , Ruby , 24 , and Molly , 27 , and it is these three that are his priorities in life .
The TV presenter continued : “ ‘ All I care about are the people I love – Steph and the girls .
“ Do I know who I am ?
No .
I ’ m still pretty confused .
It ’ s clearer because I ’ ve been very honest about it and I ’ ve known that about myself for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head is just as muddy as it was before .
People have said I ’ m going to ‘ live my best life now.
’ I don ’ t know what that means - I thought I was.
” Speaking about coming out , Phillip said that he was mindful of his family 's feelings before making the public announcement .
He said : “ I was always really careful with the girls .
I ’ ve never done anything on the telly that would embarrass them until they were old enough and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suddenly you ’ re doing this public thing and you can ’ t do it on your own .
You need to take your family with you .
“ The girls are so lucky they ’ ve got the best boyfriends .
They ’ re so sweet and supportive . ''
Phillip added that it was his wife that he felt for the most , as he shared his feelings about his sexuality .
He added : `` Obviously I worry about Steph .
That ’ s an overriding factor .
We all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a peculiar thing to have to go through as a couple - and an individual . ''
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HOLLY WILLOUGHBY CRIED WHEN SHE FOUND OUT HOW PHIL HID DARKEST MOMENTS ON THIS MORNING
HOLLY WILLOUGHBY CRIED WHEN SHE FOUND OUT HOW PHIL HID DARKEST MOMENTS ON THIS MORNING
Phillip Schofield has opened up about the time leading up to him coming out and said that he was looking so frail that it caused concern among those he worked with
Phillip Schofield has spoken about the months ahead of him coming out and how his dramatic weight loss caused concern among those he worked with.
The 58-year-old This Morning presenter announced he was gay in February, in an emotional moment with his co-host Holly Willoughby.
He has now revealed that in the build up to that moment, fears for his health were growing with some worrying that he "was dying."
Phillip has said that he grappling with inner turmoil at the time as he tried to get to grips with his sexuality and the toll of this was beginning to show with his slender frame.
Speaking on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, Phillip opened up about those working with him on This Morning were fearing the worst.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
He said: “It was draining in that no one other than Holly knew. All the people I worked with just thought I was really ill. I was losing weight, thin, staring into the mirror.
“It was the worry of other people that was a bit unsettling. I couldn’t be jokey and jovial, I was just quiet.”
Phillip said that his colleagues were candid with him once he finally explained why he had been 'out of sorts' during that time.
He continued: “They all said, ‘Is that all?! Oh thank God, I thought you were dying!’”
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
Fearne described Phillip's autobiography, Life’s What You Make It, as "unbelievably honest and brave" as he details the agonising he went through during his marriage with Stephanie Lowe, 56, while coming to terms with that he is gay.
Phillip married Stephanie in 1993 and they have two daughters, Ruby, 24, and Molly, 27, and it is these three that are his priorities in life.
The TV presenter continued: “‘All I care about are the people I love – Steph and the girls.
“Do I know who I am? No. I’m still pretty confused. It’s clearer because I’ve been very honest about it and I’ve known that about myself for a bit of time.
“My head is just as muddy as it was before. People have said I’m going to ‘live my best life now.’ I don’t know what that means - I thought I was.”
Image: PA) PA)
Speaking about coming out, Phillip said that he was mindful of his family's feelings before making the public announcement.
He said: “I was always really careful with the girls. I’ve never done anything on the telly that would embarrass them until they were old enough and we could laugh about it.
"Suddenly you’re doing this public thing and you can’t do it on your own. You need to take your family with you.
“The girls are so lucky they’ve got the best boyfriends. They’re so sweet and supportive."
Phillip added that it was his wife that he felt for the most, as he shared his feelings about his sexuality.
He added: "Obviously I worry about Steph. That’s an overriding factor. We all talk a lot which is important. It’s a peculiar thing to have to go through as a couple - and an individual."
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