thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Travel firm offers refunds if Brits don't enjoy their holiday during pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is n't exactly making travel easy at the moment - but one travel firm has pulled out all the stops to reassure their holidaymakers .
Riviera Travel is promising that if you book a holiday with them during the pandemic , get there and decide you 're not enjoying it or you feel uncomfortable , they will bring you home at no extra charge .
Oh , and they will even give you a full refund !
Holidaymakers can make use of the offer provided they get in touch with the firm by the second day of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all - the company has a few more offers up their sleeve to give Brits some extra reassurance when booking .
If you book a holiday but decide that you do n't want to travel , you can change your booking free of charge , so you can travel at a later date .
( This includes if the pandemic is the direct reason that you 're unable to travel ) .
That also applies even if you have n't paid your balance , as the brand says it will amend 'with no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the 31st December 2020 .
Oh , and if for some reason your holiday is cut short as a direct consequence of the pandemic and your insurance provider does n't cover you , the company will compensate you for the proportion of your holiday that you missed out on .
You can find out more on the Riviera Travel website , along with the full terms and conditions for each offer .

Riviera Travel has a series of reassuring promises for Brits who want to go on holiday during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic isn't exactly making travel easy at the moment - but one travel firm has pulled out all the stops to reassure their holidaymakers.
Riviera Travel is promising that if you book a holiday with them during the pandemic, get there and decide you're not enjoying it or you feel uncomfortable, they will bring you home at no extra charge.
Oh, and they will even give you a full refund!
Holidaymakers can make use of the offer provided they get in touch with the firm by the second day of their holiday.
But that's not all - the company has a few more offers up their sleeve to give Brits some extra reassurance when booking.
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If you book a holiday but decide that you don't want to travel, you can change your booking free of charge, so you can travel at a later date. (This includes if the pandemic is the direct reason that you're unable to travel).
That also applies even if you haven't paid your balance, as the brand says it will amend 'with no fees and no questions asked', until the 31st December 2020.
Oh, and if for some reason your holiday is cut short as a direct consequence of the pandemic and your insurance provider doesn't cover you, the company will compensate you for the proportion of your holiday that you missed out on.
You can find out more on the Riviera Travel website, along with the full terms and conditions for each offer.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Downgraded BTEC pupils to be given their predicted grades as part of exam U-turn

A small number of BTEC students who had their grades changed will get the grade they were originally predicted by their teachers , the awarding body has confirmed .
Pearson , who award the vocational qualifications confirmed that the rules announced for A-level and GCSE pupils yesterday will apply to BTECs .
But they insisted that because of the different structure of the courses a much smaller group of students had been affected .
The company said that just 0.5 % of marks were downgraded , with 2 % seeing grades changed in moderation , according to FE Week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw their grades increase as decrease .
But delays in the process mean that many pupils are still without their grades .
In a statement Pearson said : `` BTECs are structured very differently to A levels , and so the approach to awarding is also different .
They were not subject to the same statistical moderation process as A levels .
`` BTECs comprise modular units that students complete and are assessed at regular stages during their course of study , so prior to March 2020 , students had already banked graded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we do every year , this year we asked centres to submit all the grades for the internal assessment units that had been completed as well as any grades for units still to be completed .
`` These were accepted with very little change following quality assurance checks .
They then formed part of the evidence , alongside previously completed assessment unit grades , to award grades for the externally assessed units and the final overall qualification grade .
`` For the very small number of grades that were adjusted , we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case basis with centres following the same principles as those announced today . ''
Has the Government 's U-turn on grades come too late ?
Have your say in the comments below A university chief warned that without support to make sure grades were published BTEC students and mature learners risked being `` squeezed out '' of higher education .
Dr Greg Walker , chief executive at the MillionPlus group of universities , said : `` While much of the attention is paid to A-level students , we must ensure that other learners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These include Btec and other applied generals students whose grades may now be delayed for a significant period to rightly ensure they will be on a par with A-level candidates . ''
He added that mature learners - who usually apply to university later in the Ucas cycle - could also be affected by a surge in interest from A-level pupils .
`` Both the Government and universities should ensure that these applicants do n't get squeezed out in these unprecedented circumstances , '' he said .
Dr Walker also called on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the NHS to ensure capacity issues for student places on health programmes can be met in light of the changes .
He added : `` The Government 's overarching aim of 'stabilising the HE sector ' by ensuring that there are no shocks to the system which may threaten the sustainability of universities must remain in place.
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But the company responsible for administering the qualification said it affected just a minority of their pupils
Downgraded BTEC pupils to be given their predicted grades as part of exam U-turn
A small number of BTEC students who had their grades changed will get the grade they were originally predicted by their teachers, the awarding body has confirmed.
Pearson, who award the vocational qualifications confirmed that the rules announced for A-level and GCSE pupils yesterday will apply to BTECs.
But they insisted that because of the different structure of the courses a much smaller group of students had been affected.
The company said that just 0.5% of marks were downgraded, with 2% seeing grades changed in moderation, according to FE Week.
Meaning almost three times as many pupils saw their grades increase as decrease.
But delays in the process mean that many pupils are still without their grades.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
In a statement Pearson said: "BTECs are structured very differently to A levels, and so the approach to awarding is also different. They were not subject to the same statistical moderation process as A levels.
"BTECs comprise modular units that students complete and are assessed at regular stages during their course of study, so prior to March 2020, students had already banked graded units for their qualification.
"As we do every year, this year we asked centres to submit all the grades for the internal assessment units that had been completed as well as any grades for units still to be completed.
"These were accepted with very little change following quality assurance checks. They then formed part of the evidence, alongside previously completed assessment unit grades, to award grades for the externally assessed units and the final overall qualification grade.
"For the very small number of grades that were adjusted, we will be reviewing them on a case by case basis with centres following the same principles as those announced today."
Has the Government's U-turn on grades come too late? Have your say in the comments below
A university chief warned that without support to make sure grades were published BTEC students and mature learners risked being "squeezed out" of higher education.
Dr Greg Walker, chief executive at the MillionPlus group of universities, said: "While much of the attention is paid to A-level students, we must ensure that other learners and applicants are not forgotten.
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"These include Btec and other applied generals students whose grades may now be delayed for a significant period to rightly ensure they will be on a par with A-level candidates."
He added that mature learners - who usually apply to university later in the Ucas cycle - could also be affected by a surge in interest from A-level pupils.
"Both the Government and universities should ensure that these applicants don't get squeezed out in these unprecedented circumstances," he said.
Dr Walker also called on the Government to give financial investment to universities and the NHS to ensure capacity issues for student places on health programmes can be met in light of the changes.
He added: "The Government's overarching aim of 'stabilising the HE sector' by ensuring that there are no shocks to the system which may threaten the sustainability of universities must remain in place. "


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Jamie Redknapp unfollows his ex-wife Louise on Instagram after 'new romance'

Jamie Redknapp has unfollowed Louise on Instagram after new romance rumours .
Speculation about his love life has been feverish since Jamie was spied walking his dogs with Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie .
Louise was in Ibiza with their sons Charley , 16 , and Beau , 11 , when the news broke .
In another blow , Jamie has stopped following Louise on social media after reports he 's embarked on a new romance .
So it looked like the former footballer wo n't be seeing all the bikini-clad photographs his ex-wife has been posting on her grid .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jamie on Instagram .
She broke her silence on the romance rumours to insist she was happy .
Her Instagram has been an endless stream of sun-soaked pictures from Ibiza ever since .
The mum said : `` The sun makes me happy . ''
It 's believed the hunky footballer has eyes for Swedish bombshell Frida .
The new rumoured couple reportedly bonded because they have both got children of their own .
This will be no surprise as Jamie 's kids have always been his priority .
It 's still the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been falling for the Swedish bombshell .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ Jamie feels ready to move on from his marriage to Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure .
“ It ’ s early days for Jamie and Frida , but they have grown close and are really enjoying spending time together when they can.
” The Strictly curse struck again when Louise and Jamie 's marriage collapsed just months after she completed her stint on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the final with Kevin Clifton but narrowly missed raising the Glitter Ball trophy in 2016 .
Jamie and Louise were divorced by the end of 2017 .

Jamie Redknapp has hit the unfollow button on Louise Redknapp amid rumours he's starting his first relationship after his 19-year marriage ended
Jamie Redknapp unfollows ex-wife Louise on Instagram after new romance
Jamie Redknapp has unfollowed Louise on Instagram after new romance rumours.
Speculation about his love life has been feverish since Jamie was spied walking his dogs with Swedish model Frida Andersson-Lourie.
Louise was in Ibiza with their sons Charley, 16, and Beau, 11, when the news broke.
In another blow, Jamie has stopped following Louise on social media after reports he's embarked on a new romance.
So it looked like the former footballer won't be seeing all the bikini-clad photographs his ex-wife has been posting on her grid.
However, Louise still follows her ex-husband Jamie on Instagram.
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She broke her silence on the romance rumours to insist she was happy.
Her Instagram has been an endless stream of sun-soaked pictures from Ibiza ever since.
The mum said: "The sun makes me happy."
Image: Louise Redknapp/Instagram) Louise Redknapp/Instagram)
It's believed the hunky footballer has eyes for Swedish bombshell Frida.
The new rumoured couple reportedly bonded because they have both got children of their own.
This will be no surprise as Jamie's kids have always been his priority.
It's still the early days but it's said Jamie has been falling for the Swedish bombshell.
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A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Jamie feels ready to move on from his marriage to Louise and is happy to be doing it with someone who has kids too and is financially secure.
“It’s early days for Jamie and Frida, but they have grown close and are really enjoying spending time together when they can.”
The Strictly curse struck again when Louise and Jamie's marriage collapsed just months after she completed her stint on the show.
She danced her way to the final with Kevin Clifton but narrowly missed raising the Glitter Ball trophy in 2016.
Jamie and Louise were divorced by the end of 2017.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Gushing Matt Hancock tells private firms 'join us' as he sets up new health body

Tory Matt Hancock today heaped praise on private firms and urged them to `` join us '' as he announced a new health body .
The Health Secretary said one of the big lessons from coronavirus is that partnering up with corporate giants is `` the best way through '' .
Launching a new National Institute for Health Protection , Mr Hancock added the idea of a split between public and private sector `` is for the birds '' .
The comments prompted fury from campaigners who have criticised the scale of outsourcing during the coronavirus pandemic .
Labour said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t the answer '' while anti-privatisation group We Own It said Mr Hancock 's comments `` beggar belief '' .
Several contracts for supplying PPE for example have been handed out without full competition , under urgency rules .
Some have gone to firms which campaigners say have little experience in the field .
There has also been criticism after much of the work of the NHS Test and Trace programme was outsourced to private firms Serco and Sitel .
More than a quarter of Covid sufferers ' close contacts are n't reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' work was recently cut back in favour of giving local public health teams more of a say over contact tracing .
However , Mr Hancock today said the use of private firms in the coronavirus response had been vital and suggested it will carry on in the future .
Responding to a question from drug giant Pfizer about the role for private sector firms in the future , he said : `` The truth is we couldn ’ t have done this without the private sector .
`` We couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we did .
We couldn ’ t have expanded contact tracing in the way that we did .
`` We couldn ’ t have come up with the treatment - the one treatment that worked , that wasn ’ t developed by a government , it was developed by a private company working within a government framework .
`` The best work I ’ ve seen brings the contribution of the private sector , of government , and of government institutions like the NHS .
`` So I think that ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea that there ’ s a divide is for the birds , and partnership is the best way through .
`` So for a company like Pfizer , the truth is the single best thing you can do is make sure your vaccine works and get it up to speed as quickly as possible .
And there ’ s a classic example . ''
He added : `` My message to everyone in the private sector is - join us in the mission . ''
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at private corporations under the cover of this pandemic .
`` The result is a tracing system failing to trace and a testing system not turning round test results in 24 hours as pledged .
`` They promised us a world beating system but today they gave us desperate blame shifting .
`` More dogmatic Tory privatisation isn ’ t the answer .
We need well funded locally led public health experts hunting down the virus and helping those who need it to isolate . ''
Is the government right to rely private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below Cat Hobbs , Director of We Own It said : `` It beggars belief that Matt Hancock is going out of his way to thank the private sector for its role in this pandemic .
The reality is that privatising the coronavirus response has been a disaster .
`` It 's weakened the NHS 's efforts and it has put lives at risk .
Rather than praising private companies and continuing to give them bucketloads of cash , Matt Hancock must properly fund the NHS - our public health service . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England will be scrapped - and the change will begin today .
The Health Secretary announced the drastic changes with immediate effect despite anger at him for doing so in the middle of a pandemic .
PHE , which was responsible for vital coronavirus testing and research , will have its pandemic work merged with that of the much-criticised NHS Test and Trace programme .
A new organisation called the National Institute for Health Protection will oversee what is now PHE 's pandemic work - led by Tory peer and David Cameron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's work on obesity , addiction and other vital public health issues will be handed to councils - who 've had public health budgets slashed - and across the NHS , including GPs and pharmacies .
But Mr Hancock risks new fury after admitting there is not yet a plan for who will oversee the new public health work .
Instead he said he 'll `` consult widely '' with more news in the `` coming weeks '' .
The new NIHP will report directly to ministers and `` support the clinical leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hancock told the think tank Policy Exchange : `` It is conceived amid crisis but it will help maintain vigilance for years to come . ''
PHE has long been criticised by figures in No10 for scaling back community testing in March , and `` over-counting '' coronavirus deaths by including anyone who died at any time after a diagnosis .
But ministers have also been accused of using PHE as a `` scapegoat '' for other failings in the crisis .
Mr Hancock gave no date for the merger to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The new Institute will be `` formalised and operating from spring 2021 . ''

Gushing Matt Hancock tells private firms 'join us' as he sets up new health body
Gushing Matt Hancock tells private firms 'join us' as he sets up new health body
The Health Secretary said coronavirus had taught him 'the best way through' is to partner with private firms, and the idea there's a 'divide' between the two is 'for the birds'
Gushing Matt Hancock tells private firms 'join us' as he sets up new health body
Tory Matt Hancock today heaped praise on private firms and urged them to "join us" as he announced a new health body.
The Health Secretary said one of the big lessons from coronavirus is that partnering up with corporate giants is "the best way through".
Launching a new National Institute for Health Protection, Mr Hancock added the idea there is a "divide" between public and private sector "is for the birds".
Contract documents appear to show consulting giant McKinsey has already bagged £563,400 to help draw up plans for the new Institute.
A contract ran from May 18 to June 26. Documents say: "This requirement is for consultancy support is focused on creating a permanent organisation for the UK for the Test and Trace Programme. The objectives of this work are to define options for: the vision, purpose and narrative; end-to-end journeys."
Mr Hancock's comments prompted a backlash from campaigners who have criticised the scale of outsourcing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Labour said "more dogmatic Tory privatisation isn’t the answer" while anti-privatisation group We Own It said Mr Hancock's comments "beggar belief".
Several contracts for supplying PPE for example have been handed out without full competition, under urgency rules. Some have gone to firms which campaigners say have little experience in the field.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
There has also been criticism after much of the work of the NHS Test and Trace programme was outsourced to private firms Serco and Sitel.
More than a quarter of Covid sufferers' close contacts aren't reached by the scheme. The national outsourcers' work was recently cut back in favour of giving local public health teams more of a say over contact tracing.
However, Mr Hancock today said the use of private firms in the coronavirus response had been vital and suggested it will carry on in the future.
Responding to a question from drug giant Pfizer about the role for private sector firms in the future, he said: "The truth is we couldn’t have done this without the private sector.
"We couldn’t have expanded testing in the way that we did. We couldn’t have expanded contact tracing in the way that we did.
Image: PA) PA)
"We couldn’t have come up with the treatment - the one treatment that worked, that wasn’t developed by a government, it was developed by a private company working within a government framework.
"The best work I’ve seen brings the contribution of the private sector, of government, and of government institutions like the NHS.
"So I think that’s been one of the big learnings. This idea that there’s a divide is for the birds, and partnership is the best way through.
In his reply at the Policy Exchange think tank, he added: "So for a company like Pfizer, the truth is the single best thing you can do is make sure your vaccine works and get it up to speed as quickly as possible. And there’s a classic example.
"On the vaccine candidate for instance, the Pfizer one is largely down to Pfizer themselves. The Oxford vaccine candidate is a classic example of academia, supported by government funds, working with business in AstraZeneca to get to scale.
"And there is that holy trinity of academia, government and business working closely together on a public policy mission.
"So my message to everyone in the private sector is - join us in the mission."
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth said: "Tory Ministers have thrown millions of taxpayers at private corporations under the cover of this pandemic.
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)
"The result is a tracing system failing to trace and a testing system not turning round test results in 24 hours as pledged.
"They promised us a world beating system but today they gave us desperate blame shifting.
"More dogmatic Tory privatisation isn’t the answer. We need well funded locally led public health experts hunting down the virus and helping those who need it to isolate."
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner tweeted: "If Matt Hancock thinks he can use the coronavirus crisis to privatise the NHS by stealth he will have to do it over my dead body."
Is the government right to rely on private firms? Tell us in the comments below
Cat Hobbs, Director of We Own It said: "It beggars belief that Matt Hancock is going out of his way to thank the private sector for its role in this pandemic. The reality is that privatising the coronavirus response has been a disaster.
"It's weakened the NHS's efforts and it has put lives at risk. Rather than praising private companies and continuing to give them bucketloads of cash, Matt Hancock must properly fund the NHS - our public health service."
It came as Mr Hancock confirmed Public Health England will be scrapped - and the change will begin today.
The Health Secretary announced the drastic changes with immediate effect despite anger at him for doing so in the middle of a pandemic.
PHE, which was responsible for vital coronavirus testing and research, will have its pandemic work merged with that of the much-criticised NHS Test and Trace programme.
A new organisation called the National Institute for Health Protection will oversee what is now PHE's pandemic work - led by Tory peer and David Cameron's pal Dido Harding.
Meanwhile PHE's work on obesity, addiction and other vital public health issues will be handed to councils - who've had public health budgets slashed - and across the NHS, including GPs and pharmacies.
But Mr Hancock risks new fury after admitting there is not yet a plan for who will oversee the new public health work. Instead he said he'll "consult widely" with more news in the "coming weeks".
The new NIHP will report directly to ministers and "support the clinical leadership of the Chief medical Officers."
Mr Hancock told the think tank Policy Exchange: "It is conceived amid crisis but it will help maintain vigilance for years to come."
PHE has long been criticised by figures in No10 for scaling back community testing in March, and "over-counting" coronavirus deaths by including anyone who died at any time after a diagnosis.
But ministers have also been accused of using PHE as a "scapegoat" for other failings in the crisis.
Mr Hancock gave no date for the merger to be complete but said it would start today. The new Institute will be "formalised and operating from spring 2021."


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Cheltenham Racecourse makes coronavirus cash call

Cash payments will not be accepted in most areas of Cheltenham Racecourse when horse racing resumes at the venue .
Owners The Jockey Club made the decision due to the coronavirus pandemic .
It was communicated to annual members who may be considering renewing ahead of the new season , which is scheduled to start in October .
In a frequently asked questions section sent out to their customers , explaining about rebates if meetings are cancelled and coronavirus precautions such as masks , it read : `` It will no longer be possible to pay by cash at Cheltenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your membership , additional items or during your visit . ''
The statement was questioned on social media by several bookmakers .
A crowd trial planned for Glorious Goodwood on August 1 , scrapped by the Government at the last minute due to concerns about the Covid-19 infection rate , invited firms to take card-only bets .
On-course layers usually trade in cash , with just a third of British Racecourse Bookmakers Association members having the technology to process debit cards .
A limited number of bookmakers have returned to racecourses this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to offer a service to owners .
They are able to back horses with both payment methods at meetings such as the Ebor festival , which begins tomorrow behind closed doors .
Central banks and the World Health Organisation have given reassurances over the safety of cash payments .
Research commissioned by GoCompare Money found that a third of UK adults are avoiding using it due to the risk of spreading the virus .
A spokesperson for Cheltenham Racecourse said : “ In order to protect our employees and customers from the requirement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all admissions , food and drink transactions will be cashless at the racecourse .
`` Bookmakers may of course continue to accept cash at their own discretion .
`` Discussions are currently taking place between the Racecourse Association and betting operators as to the extent that bookmakers can increase their level of cashless transactions.
” This year 's Cheltenham Festival came under scrutiny for taking place during the pandemic , with an overall attendance of 251,684 over the four days in March .
Sir David King , the government 's chief scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC it was `` the best possible way to accelerate the spread of the virus '' .
The Government said it followed the advice available at the time while Cheltenham Racecourse 's medical director added it was not possible to know how - and where - people had contracted the virus .
Members of public are currently not permitted to attend race meetings .
Snooker was the first sport to welcome back a crowd , with a socially-distanced audience of 300 at Saturday 's World Championship final .

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The decision was communicated to members by The Jockey Club. Bookmakers can continue to accept cash at their own discretion, a racecourse spokesman said
Cheltenham Racecourse makes coronavirus call and bans cash in most areas of venue
Cash payments will not be accepted in most areas of Cheltenham Racecourse when horse racing resumes at the venue.
Owners The Jockey Club made the decision due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It was communicated to annual members who may be considering renewing ahead of the new season, which is scheduled to start in October.
In a frequently asked questions section sent out to their customers, explaining about rebates if meetings are cancelled and coronavirus precautions such as masks, it read: "It will no longer be possible to pay by cash at Cheltenham Racecourse.
"This includes paying for your membership, additional items or during your visit."
The statement was questioned on social media by several bookmakers.
A crowd trial planned for Glorious Goodwood on August 1, scrapped by the Government at the last minute due to concerns about the Covid-19 infection rate, invited firms to take card-only bets.
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On-course layers usually trade in cash, with just a third of British Racecourse Bookmakers Association members having the technology to process debit cards.
A limited number of bookmakers have returned to racecourses this week for the first time since March, to offer a service to owners.
They are able to back horses with both payment methods at meetings such as the Ebor festival, which begins tomorrow behind closed doors.
On behalf of Paul Garritty Bookmakers, Lynn Garritty said: "The cashless policy being adopted by Cheltenham Racecourse is a great area of concern for the on-course firms as although we ourselves are permitted to take cash in the betting ring, it is going to have a detrimental effect on our business if the public are advised not to use cash.
"Given the improvement in the situation as a whole I feel it is a little early to set precedents for fixtures that are not due to be held for at least another two months."
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Central banks and the World Health Organisation have given reassurances over the safety of cash payments.
Bookmaker Paul Johnson said: "We hope any moves away from cash are temporary.
"There is no evidence that it causes any more problems in regard to Covid-19 than cards.
"It’s disappointing that people won’t be allowed to use any cash they win on the racecourse."
Research commissioned by GoCompare Money found that a third of UK adults are avoiding using notes due to the risk of spreading the virus.
A spokesperson for Cheltenham Racecourse said: “In order to protect our employees and customers from the requirement to handle cash during the Covid pandemic, all admissions, food and drink transactions will be cashless at the racecourse.
"Bookmakers may of course continue to accept cash at their own discretion.
"Discussions are currently taking place between the Racecourse Association and betting operators as to the extent that bookmakers can increase their level of cashless transactions.”
This year's Cheltenham Festival came under scrutiny for taking place during the pandemic, with an overall attendance of 251,684 over the four days in March.
Sir David King, the government's chief scientific adviser from 2000 to 2007, told the BBC it was "the best possible way to accelerate the spread of the virus".
The Government said it followed the advice available at the time while Cheltenham Racecourse's medical director added it was not possible to know how - and where - people had contracted the virus.
Members of public are currently not permitted to attend race meetings.
Snooker was the first sport to welcome back a crowd, with a socially-distanced audience of 300 at Saturday's World Championship final.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Pensioner, 84, has blood pouring from head after being set upon outside his home

A pensioner is fighting for his life after being attacked outside his home last weekend .
The 84-year-old suffered serious head and facial injuries in the assault on Sunday evening .
Gruesome pictures released by local police show the elderly man with a broken nose , black eye , numerous deep cuts and blood spattered all over his shirt , pants and hands .
He had left his home at roughly 7pm to investigate a disturbance nearby when he was set upon .
Police believe a weapon was used .
The attack happened in Cannington , in Perth 's southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said a weapon was used in the 'cowardly , disgusting and appalling act ' .
`` This is an 84-year-old man who ’ s lived in this suburb for 40 years ... and he 's been brutally assaulted in his front yard , '' she told Perth Now .
`` They are horrific , horrific injuries that this man has sustained to his face . ''
The man was found by police before being taken to Royal Perth Hospital by ambulance where he is awaiting surgery in intensive care .
He is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said there appeared to be no motive behind the brutal bashing .
Two white men aged between 25 and 35 have been identified as people of interest by police .
The victim 's vehicle , which was left with a smashed window and bloodstains , is being used in the police investigation .
There were at least five other reports of damage and disturbance on the night of the man 's assault .
Detectives have launched an investigation into the incident and urged anyone who was in the area or has CCTV or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward .

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES The 84-year-old left his home in Perth to investigate a disturbance and was attacked - police believe a weapon was used and have appealed for help tracking down those responsible
Pensioner, 84, left with blood pouring from head after being attacked outside home
A pensioner is fighting for his life after being attacked outside his home last weekend.
The 84-year-old suffered serious head and facial injuries in the assault on Sunday evening.
Gruesome pictures released by local police show the elderly man with a broken nose, black eye, numerous deep cuts and blood spattered all over his shirt, pants and hands.
He had left his home at roughly 7pm to investigate a disturbance nearby when he was set upon. Police believe a weapon was used.
The attack happened in Cannington, in Perth's southern suburbs.
Image: WA Police) WA Police)
Acting Detective Sergeant Alexandra Hill said a weapon was used in the 'cowardly, disgusting and appalling act'.
"This is an 84-year-old man who’s lived in this suburb for 40 years ... and he's been brutally assaulted in his front yard," she told Perth Now.
"They are horrific, horrific injuries that this man has sustained to his face."
The man was found by police before being taken to Royal Perth Hospital by ambulance where he is awaiting surgery in intensive care.
He is in a critical condition.
Det Sgt Hill said there appeared to be no motive behind the brutal bashing.
Image: WA Police) WA Police)
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Two white men aged between 25 and 35 have been identified as people of interest by police.
The victim's vehicle, which was left with a smashed window and bloodstains, is being used in the police investigation.
There were at least five other reports of damage and disturbance on the night of the man's assault.
Detectives have launched an investigation into the incident and urged anyone who was in the area or has CCTV or dashcam footage of the assault to come forward.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Holly and Phil's This Morning return date confirmed as she isolates after hols

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield 's return date to This Morning has been confirmed after she cut short her holiday in Portugal to ensure she had enough time to isolate for 14 days .
Holly , 39 , planned to fly from the Algarve in Portugal at the end of August , but made the decision to come back earlier to factor in her quarantine period ahead of her return to the ITV show .
Mirror Online can now reveal Holly and Phil will be back on TV on September 1 - the same date Piers Morgan is returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break .
Mum-of-three Holly spent her summer in the Algarve with her husband Dan Baldwin and their children Harry , 11 , Belle , nine , and Chester , five .
Government 's coronavirus restrictions mean any passengers returning from Portgual need to isolate for two weeks .
Although her family trip came to a halt earlier than expected , Holly did what was necessary to keep everyone safe before she hits screens again on This Morning .
An insider told Mail Online : `` Holly accepts that she has to go into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Instead of seven weeks away she has had to make it five – but it 's what she 's had to do to keep the This Morning team safe and to ensure she returns to the show on time . ''
Holly and Dan had been staying at the luxurious Quinta do Lago resort , which offers private villas with pools for a relaxing break in the sunshine with their doting youngsters .
She remained rather quiet on social media throughout the duration of her getaway , sharing only two photographs over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be delighted to see the blonde beauty back on screens in early September alongside her co-presenter and best mate , Phillip Schofield , who has also been enjoying a summer break with his family .
Although the pair have worked side-by-side for over 11 years now , Holly recently fueled split rumours from her TV hubby Schofe .
Speculation was rife after ITV 's darling presenter , 39 , quit the A-list showbiz agency YMU they both share last week .
Holly will manage herself from now on , via her company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her high-flying presenting career .
The telly star wanted to be able to take more control and improve her “ work-life balance ” .
A source told The Sun : `` Lockdown has given her time to reflect and think about her future .
`` In many ways , it has become the perfect opportunity to start afresh and it was just time for a change .
`` She is really excited about managing herself and having more say over decisions on a day-to-day basis . ''
Do you have a story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us at webcelebs @ trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033 .

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EXCLUSIVE: This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby was forced to cut her seven-week family holiday short in order to make it back on screens for her return to the ITV show on September 1
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's This Morning return confirmed as she isolates
Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's return date to This Morning has been confirmed after she cut short her holiday in Portugal to ensure she had enough time to isolate for 14 days.
Holly, 39, planned to fly from the Algarve in Portugal at the end of August, but made the decision to come back earlier to factor in her quarantine period ahead of her return to the ITV show.
Mirror Online can now reveal Holly and Phil will be back on TV on September 1 - the same date Piers Morgan is returning to Good Morning Britain after his own summer break.
Mum-of-three Holly spent her summer in the Algarve with her husband Dan Baldwin and their children Harry, 11, Belle, nine, and Chester, five.
Government's coronavirus restrictions mean any passengers returning from Portgual need to isolate for two weeks.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
Although her family trip came to a halt earlier than expected, Holly did what was necessary to keep everyone safe before she hits screens again on This Morning.
An insider told Mail Online : "Holly accepts that she has to go into quarantine and will follow the rules.
"Instead of seven weeks away she has had to make it five – but it's what she's had to do to keep the This Morning team safe and to ensure she returns to the show on time."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
Holly and Dan had been staying at the luxurious Quinta do Lago resort, which offers private villas with pools for a relaxing break in the sunshine with their doting youngsters.
She remained rather quiet on social media throughout the duration of her getaway, sharing only two photographs over the five-week period.
Avid Holly fans will be delighted to see the blonde beauty back on screens in early September alongside her co-presenter and best mate, Phillip Schofield, who has also been enjoying a summer break with his family.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Although the pair have worked side-by-side for over 11 years now, Holly recently fueled split rumours from her TV hubby Schofe.
Speculation was rife after ITV's darling presenter, 39, quit the A-list showbiz agency YMU they both share last week.
Holly will manage herself from now on, via her company Roxy Management, in a huge change for her high-flying presenting career.
The telly star wanted to be able to take more control and improve her “work-life balance”.
Image: ITV) ITV)
A source told The Sun : "Lockdown has given her time to reflect and think about her future.
"In many ways, it has become the perfect opportunity to start afresh and it was just time for a change.
"She is really excited about managing herself and having more say over decisions on a day-to-day basis."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Manny Pacquiao told to take on Conor McGregor in retirement fight

Manny Pacquiao 's legion of fans want him to take on UFC star Conor McGregor - then hang up his gloves .
That is the view of the Filipino 's adviser Jayke Joson who expects the eight-division world champion to announce his plans shortly .
Pacquiao last fought in July 2019 when he outpointed Keith Thurman but has seen his planned return disrupted by the coroanvirus crisis .
The 41-year-old was pencilled in to fight Mikey Garcia this summer in Saudi Arabia before the pandemic put all sport on hold .
And according to Joson , there is only one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his homeland .
`` I have talked to nine out of ten Filipinos and they really like UFC star Conor McGregor as the senator ’ s last opponent .
This is before he leaves professional boxing for good , '' he told The Manila Standard .
`` I think we will know about Sen. Pacquiao ’ s plans in boxing as soon as the COVID-19 virus crisis is over .
`` For the senator , this is not the time for a boxing fight .
It ’ s really up to the senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many Filipinos want our senator to take on McGregor because that will be a great fight . ''
McGregor made his professional boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather in 2018 but was stopped in the 10th round .
Mayweather had toyed with the Irishman until that point before the referee stepped in to end the one-sided contest .
McGregor then returned to the UFC but lost to bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019 before beating Donald Cerrone earlier this year .
The Dubliner then announced his third retirement in four years after growing frustrated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
McGregor and Pacquiao share a management company which would make any potential fight easier to agree .

HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES! CONOR MCGREGOR SHOWS OFF HIS FOOTBALL SKILLS
HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES! CONOR MCGREGOR SHOWS OFF HIS FOOTBALL SKILLS
Pacquiao has not boxed for more than 12 months but has not shown any willingness to hang up his gloves at the age of 41
Manny Pacquiao urged to take on Conor McGregor in retirement fight
Manny Pacquiao's legion of fans want him to take on UFC star Conor McGregor - then hang up his gloves.
That is the view of the Filipino's adviser Jayke Joson who expects the eight-division world champion to announce his plans shortly.
Pacquiao last fought in July 2019 when he outpointed Keith Thurman but has seen his planned return disrupted by the coroanvirus crisis.
The 41-year-old was pencilled in to fight Mikey Garcia this summer in Saudi Arabia before the pandemic put all sport on hold.
And according to Joson, there is only one opponent which interests Pacquiao's fans in his homeland.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I have talked to nine out of ten Filipinos and they really like UFC star Conor McGregor as the senator’s last opponent. This is before he leaves professional boxing for good," he told The Manila Standard.
"I think we will know about Sen. Pacquiao’s plans in boxing as soon as the COVID-19 virus crisis is over.
"For the senator, this is not the time for a boxing fight. It’s really up to the senator when he will retire from boxing but many Filipinos want our senator to take on McGregor because that will be a great fight."
McGregor made his professional boxing debut against Floyd Mayweather in 2018 but was stopped in the 10th round.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Mayweather had toyed with the Irishman until that point before the referee stepped in to end the one-sided contest.
McGregor then returned to the UFC but lost to bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2019 before beating Donald Cerrone earlier this year.
The Dubliner then announced his third retirement in four years after growing frustrated at a perceived lack of potential fights.
McGregor and Pacquiao share a management company which would make any potential fight easier to agree.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Lesbians offer the chance to win a vial of sperm so a couple can have a baby

A lesbian couple have sparked a social media frenzy after offering their Instagram followers the chance to win a vial of donor sperm so they can have a baby .
Allie and Sam have teamed up with Fairfax Cryobank Sperm Bank to launch the unusual giveaway .
The LGBTQ+ influencers from Canada said to be in with a chance of winning entrants must follow them on Instagram and tag a friend in their post .
Announcing the competition they said : `` Donor sperm giveaway . ''
It was posted to their Instagram account with the caption : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ partnering with [ Fairfax Cryobank ] to ( hopefully ! )
help one of you grow your family !
`` Winner will receive one vial of donor sperm from [ Fairfax Cryobank ] + free shipping , and will be announced and contacted via DM on August 20th .
`` Contest open to residents of Canada + the US .
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram . ''
Thousands of excited entrants have commented on the post or tagged friends so they can be entered in the competition .
One entrant commented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My gf and I decided we finally wanted to try for a baby and then I wake up to this ! ''
Another replied : `` I ’ ve literally spent the last week dreaming of having a newborn so I ’ m taking this as a SIGN . ''
A woman thanked the couple , saying : : `` This is amazing !
My wife Allie and I are just starting the process .
We have been looking at @ fairfaxcryobank - this would be such a huge help !
!
!
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was in poor taste .
One critic said : “ Imagine telling a child that they came from an Instagram giveaway . ''
Another posted : “ Are we all really existing [ right now ] or is this just someone ’ s hilarious fever dream ?
” According to Fairfax Cryobank 's website the price of a vial of sperm varies from $ 650 ( £494 ) to $ 1,050 ( £797 ) .

Allie and Sam, who live in Canada, have sparked a social media frenzy after teaming up with Fairfax Cryobank Sperm Bank to launch the unusual giveaway worth hundreds of pounds
Lesbians offer chance to win a vial of donor sperm so a couple can have a baby
A lesbian couple have sparked a social media frenzy after offering their Instagram followers the chance to win a vial of donor sperm so they can have a baby.
Allie and Sam have teamed up with Fairfax Cryobank Sperm Bank to launch the unusual giveaway.
The LGBTQ+ influencers from Canada said to be in with a chance of winning entrants must follow them on Instagram and tag a friend in their post.
Announcing the competition they said: "Donor sperm giveaway."
It was posted to their Instagram account with the caption: "We are so, so excited to be partnering with [Fairfax Cryobank] to (hopefully!) help one of you grow your family!
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Winner will receive one vial of donor sperm from [Fairfax Cryobank] + free shipping, and will be announced and contacted via DM on August 20th.
"Contest open to residents of Canada + the US. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram."
Thousands of excited entrants have commented on the post or tagged friends so they can be entered in the competition.
One entrant commented: "Wow how frickin crazy! My gf and I decided we finally wanted to try for a baby and then I wake up to this!"
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Another replied: "I’ve literally spent the last week dreaming of having a newborn so I’m taking this as a SIGN."
A woman thanked the couple, saying: : "This is amazing! My wife Allie and I are just starting the process. We have been looking at @fairfaxcryobank - this would be such a huge help!!!"
However some people said the competition was in poor taste.
One critic said: “Imagine telling a child that they came from an Instagram giveaway."
Another posted: “Are we all really existing [right now] or is this just someone’s hilarious fever dream?”
According to Fairfax Cryobank's website the price of a vial of sperm varies from $650 (£494) to $1,050 (£797).


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Croatia may be added to the 'quarantine list' on Thursday unless cases decrease

Croatia could be added to the UK 's quarantine list this week unless the number of new cases continues to fall in the next few days .
The popular holiday destination 's seven-day case rate has risen to 21.4 per 100,000 , up from 7.8 a week ago , according to the Telegraph .
Last week , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed the threshold for putting countries on the quarantine list .
The Tory minister said it is 20 cases per 100,000 on a seven-day rolling average .
Mr Shapps told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Netherlands and elsewhere , the numbers have now just got above the threshold - which is about 20 cases per 100,000 measured on a 7-day rolling average .
Email us about your holiday experiences , good or bad , at webtravel @ trinitymirror.com “ That ’ s what the Joint Biosecurity Centre will be looking at.
” The government has previously refused to say exactly how countries are added to the quarantine list .
In Croatia , a total of 85 cases were recorded on Monday , a decrease from 151 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If the number of new cases continue to fall , it could see Croatia remain on the 'safe ' list for now , if the rate per 100,000 drops .
Other countries near the Government 's threshold include Denmark ( 18 new cases per 100,000 ) , Switzerland ( 17 ) , and the Czech Republic ( 15.5 ) .
Fears were previously expressed over Greece but despite an increase in cases , the rate remains low with 13.8 cases per 100,000 during the last week they appear safe for now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekly review of the travel restrictions on Thursday .
If Croatia was removed , it would join popular holiday destinations Spain , France , Malta , Belgium , Netherlansd and Luxembourg .
Darija Reić , director of the Croatian National Tourist Office in London , told Telegraph Travel that the recent spikes in infection have been linked to nightlife .
On August 13 , the government introduced a curfew on bars and nightclubs to require them to close at midnight .
He added : `` Additionally , the spikes have happened in certain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] – the majority of the country remains unaffected .
The Croatian government is making all the necessary decisions and its absolute priority is to maintain a positive and safe epidemiological situation in the country , for citizens and tourists alike . ''
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab previously warned the government `` could n't give a guarantee '' that more countries would n't have restrictions imposed .
In an interview with Sky 's Sophie Ridge Mr Raab said : “ As we found with Spain we can ’ t give a guarantee .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got this joint bio-security centre - you can see we monitor the risk in real-time .
`` We take decisive , swift action and so there is an element of uncertainty this summer to people who go abroad and that 's why our advice is to follow the Foreign Office travel advice which will also link in with the quarantine principle , look very carefully at doing that . ''

The popular holiday destination could be removed from the safe list this week during the weekly review, as the number of infections has passed the Government threshold
Croatia may be added to the 'quarantine list' on Thursday unless cases decrease
Croatia could be added to the UK's quarantine list this week unless the number of new cases continues to fall in the next few days.
The popular holiday destination's seven-day case rate has risen to 21.4 per 100,000, up from 7.8 a week ago, according to the Telegraph.
Last week, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps revealed the threshold for putting countries on the quarantine list.
The Tory minister said it is 20 cases per 100,000 on a seven-day rolling average.
Mr Shapps told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “With France and these other countries, the Netherlands and elsewhere, the numbers have now just got above the threshold - which is about 20 cases per 100,000 measured on a 7-day rolling average.
Email us about your holiday experiences, good or bad, at webtravel@trinitymirror.com
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“That’s what the Joint Biosecurity Centre will be looking at.”
The government has previously refused to say exactly how countries are added to the quarantine list.
In Croatia, a total of 85 cases were recorded on Monday, a decrease from 151 cases on Saturday and 162 cases on Saturday.
If the number of new cases continue to fall, it could see Croatia remain on the 'safe' list for now, if the rate per 100,000 drops.
Other countries near the Government's threshold include Denmark (18 new cases per 100,000), Switzerland (17), and the Czech Republic ( 15.5).
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Fears were previously expressed over Greece but despite an increase in cases, the rate remains low with 13.8 cases per 100,000 during the last week they appear safe for now.
The government are expected to conduct a weekly review of the travel restrictions on Thursday.
If Croatia was removed, it would join popular holiday destinations Spain, France, Malta, Belgium, Netherlansd and Luxembourg.
Darija Reić, director of the Croatian National Tourist Office in London, told Telegraph Travel that the recent spikes in infection have been linked to nightlife.
On August 13, the government introduced a curfew on bars and nightclubs to require them to close at midnight.
He added: "Additionally, the spikes have happened in certain areas/regions [largely around Zagreb and Split] – the majority of the country remains unaffected.
The Croatian government is making all the necessary decisions and its absolute priority is to maintain a positive and safe epidemiological situation in the country, for citizens and tourists alike."
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab previously warned the government "couldn't give a guarantee" that more countries wouldn't have restrictions imposed.
In an interview with Sky's Sophie Ridge Mr Raab said: “As we found with Spain we can’t give a guarantee.
"All we can say is we’ve got this joint bio-security centre - you can see we monitor the risk in real-time.
"We take decisive, swift action and so there is an element of uncertainty this summer to people who go abroad and that's why our advice is to follow the Foreign Office travel advice which will also link in with the quarantine principle, look very carefully at doing that."


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Millionaire accused of hiring sex worker to rape sons to 'make men out of them'

Two sons of a disgraced millionaire fashion mogul claim he hired his sex worker girlfriend to rape them when they were teenage schoolboys .
One of Peter Nygard 's sons alleges his dad paid the sex worker to `` make a man '' out of him when he was just 14 and a virgin in 2018 , according to court documents outlining the bombshell claims .
The other son claims his father paid the same woman to have sex with him when he was 15 in 2004 .
They are the latest allegations to emerge against Nygard , a Canadian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raping and sex trafficking young women .
Have you been affected by this story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
The sons made the latest claims in a complaint that was filed in a New York City federal court .
A lawyer for dad-of-seven Nygard , 79 , claims the sons are lying , calling the allegations `` completely false '' .
Nygard has been accused in a class action lawsuit of raping or sexually assaulting 57 women in a decades-long sex-trafficking scheme .
`` Hopefully my experience will help other people be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's happened to them , '' the older of the two sons , who is referred to as John Doe 2 in the lawsuit , said in an interview with CBC News .
`` We need to talk about this , '' he added .
`` It 's about backing up the other people who are being called liars . ''
The older son claims he was raped by the sex worker at his father 's beachfront mansion in the Bahamas .
It is the same home where Nygard once entertained Prince Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eugenie and Beatrice in 2000 .
There is no suggestion Andrew or Fergie , both 60 , knew of the businessman 's alleged criminality .
Nygard 's younger son alleges his dad `` lured , enticed and transported '' him from California to the Canadian city of Winnipeg , where he was raped at a family home .
Nygard 's fashion empire is based in that city .
According to the court papers : `` Each of the sons has experienced , first-hand , the destruction caused by Peter Nygard 's sex trafficking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand for accountability and justice .
`` In addition to trafficking his sons , Peter Nygard lied about the sexual abuse and attempted to intimidate his sons into remaining quiet .
`` But plaintiffs , in this case , refuse to be silenced and , following an investigation in the last several months , Nygard 's sons have come to realise the lies and corruption of Peter Nygard , including sex trafficking , intimidation , and destruction of countless innocent victims . ''
The legal age of consent in Canada and the Bahamas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizens .
The woman , who was their father 's girlfriend , worked as a `` full-time sex worker '' and was paid with Nygard company money to assault the teens , the suit alleges .
It also claims Nygard 's employees helped to arrange and cover up the rapes .
The woman was named as Jane Roe in the court papers .
Nygard has denied his sons ' claims .
A trial date has not been set .
The older son said he was confused and felt shame , adding : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you look back at it I see the pattern of it - that it happened with my younger brother - that 's when it struck me .
That 's pretty low . ''
The sons , who are being represented by the same firm that launched the class-action suit by women against their father , are seeking an unspecified amount of damages and have demanded a jury trial .
Said to be worth almost $ 1bn , Nygard was once listed as one of Canada 's richest citizens , but his business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nine of his companies were forced into receivership by courts in the Canadian province of Manitoba earlier this year , and his companies owe millions to creditors .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Christopher Bucktin, Chris Kitching)

Millionaire accused of hiring sex worker to rape teenage sons to 'make men out of them'
Millionaire accused of hiring sex worker to rape teenage sons to 'make men out of them'
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard, 79, has denied his sons' claims that he hired his sex worker girlfriend to rape them when one was just 14 and the other 15 at homes in the Bahamas and Canada
Millionaire accused of hiring sex worker to rape teenage sons to 'make men out of them'
Two sons of a disgraced millionaire fashion mogul claim he hired his sex worker girlfriend to rape them when they were teenage schoolboys.
One of Peter Nygard's sons alleges his dad paid the sex worker to "make a man" out of him when he was just 14 and a virgin in 2018, according to court documents outlining the bombshell claims.
The other son claims his father paid the same woman to have sex with him when he was 15 in 2004.
They are the latest allegations to emerge against Nygard, a Canadian fashion executive who has been accused of raping and sex trafficking young women.
Have you been affected by this story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The sons made the latest claims in a complaint that was filed in a New York City federal court. A lawyer for dad-of-seven Nygard, 79, claims the sons are lying, calling the allegations "completely false".
Nygard has been accused in a class action lawsuit of raping or sexually assaulting 57 women in a decades-long sex-trafficking scheme.
"Hopefully my experience will help other people be able to speak the truth about what's happened to them," the older of the two sons, who is referred to as John Doe 2 in the lawsuit, said in an interview with CBC News.
"We need to talk about this," he added. "It's about backing up the other people who are being called liars."
The older son claims he was raped by the sex worker at his father's beachfront mansion in the Bahamas.
It is the same home where Nygard once entertained Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson and their two children Eugenie and Beatrice in 2000.
There is no suggestion Andrew or Fergie, both 60, knew of the businessman's alleged criminality.
Nygard's younger son alleges his dad "lured, enticed and transported" him from California to the Canadian city of Winnipeg, where he was raped at a family home. Nygard's fashion empire is based in that city.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
According to the court papers: "Each of the sons has experienced, first-hand, the destruction caused by Peter Nygard's sex trafficking venture and, through their truth, stand for accountability and justice.
"In addition to trafficking his sons, Peter Nygard lied about the sexual abuse and attempted to intimidate his sons into remaining quiet.
"But plaintiffs, in this case, refuse to be silenced and, following an investigation in the last several months, Nygard's sons have come to realise the lies and corruption of Peter Nygard, including sex trafficking, intimidation, and destruction of countless innocent victims."
The legal age of consent in Canada and the Bahamas is 16. Both sons are US citizens.
The woman, who was their father's girlfriend, worked as a "full-time sex worker" and was paid with Nygard company money to assault the teens, the suit alleges.
It also claims Nygard's employees helped to arrange and cover up the rapes.
The woman was named as Jane Roe in the court papers.
Nygard has denied his sons' claims. A trial date has not been set.
The older son said he was confused and felt shame, adding: "It's one of those things that when you look back at it I see the pattern of it - that it happened with my younger brother - that's when it struck me. That's pretty low."
The sons, who are being represented by the same firm that launched the class-action suit by women against their father, are seeking an unspecified amount of damages and have demanded a jury trial.
Said to be worth almost $1bn, Nygard was once listed as one of Canada's richest citizens, but his business empire has been crumbling in recent years.
Nine of his companies were forced into receivership by courts in the Canadian province of Manitoba earlier this year, and his companies owe millions to creditors.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--M&S launch Colin the Caterpillar mini faces and fans of the cake are delighted

The humble Colin the Caterpillar cake is a staple at many celebrations , with its moist chocolate sponge and delightful decorations .
But , if you 're like us , then you probably find yourself in a debate over who should get the white chocolate face at the end .
Thankfully , M & S is now selling bags of mini Colin the Caterpillar faces so fans no longer need to argue .
Made from white chocolate with milk chocolate detail , the sweet treats are actually miniature versions of the one on the cake - meaning you can have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kev ’ s Snack Reviews was one of the first to spot them at an M & S store and shared a picture of his discovery , along with the caption : “ Yes you can now get a bag full of ‘ the best part of the cake ’ from M & S for £2 .
“ They ’ re simple white chocolates with some milk choccy eyes , and of course half the fun is that they ’ re Colin shaped.
” And sweet-toothed customers were quick to express their excitement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Ive just got 2 bags .
They really are the best bit !
Xx . ''
Another tagged their friend and wrote : `` find these for me lol . ''
While a third added : `` the big man is branching out . ''
Newfoodsuk also shared an image of the new Colin the Caterpillar mini faces on Instagram , which has so far received almost 6,000 likes .
The bags of miniature Colin faces are priced at £2 each and can be found in M & S stores now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ S branch , use the store finder here .

The new treats are being sold for £2 per bag at M&S stores nationwide
M&S launch chocolate Colin the Caterpillar faces and fans of the cake are delighted
The humble Colin the Caterpillar cake is a staple at many celebrations, with its moist chocolate sponge and delightful decorations.
But, if you're like us, then you probably find yourself in a debate over who should get the white chocolate face at the end.
Thankfully, M&S is now selling bags of mini Colin the Caterpillar faces so fans no longer need to argue.
Made from white chocolate with milk chocolate detail, the sweet treats are actually miniature versions of the one on the cake - meaning you can have a few without guilt.
Instagram blogger Kev’s Snack Reviews was one of the first to spot them at an M&S store and shared a picture of his discovery, along with the caption: “Yes you can now get a bag full of ‘the best part of the cake’ from M&S for £2.
“They’re simple white chocolates with some milk choccy eyes, and of course half the fun is that they’re Colin shaped.”
And sweet-toothed customers were quick to express their excitement over the snack.
One person said: "Ive just got 2 bags. They really are the best bit! Xx."
Another tagged their friend and wrote: "find these for me lol."
While a third added: "the big man is branching out."
Newfoodsuk also shared an image of the new Colin the Caterpillar mini faces on Instagram, which has so far received almost 6,000 likes.
The bags of miniature Colin faces are priced at £2 each and can be found in M&S stores now.
To find your nearest M&S branch, use the store finder here.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Cyborg locusts used to sniff out bombs 'could stop deadly terror attacks'

Cyborg locusts that can sniff out bombs could one day be used to help prevent terrorist attacks , experts claim .
The sensory system of the insect was 'hijacked ' by researchers who found it could detect and discern between explosive scents within 500 milliseconds of exposure .
The study saw electrodes implanted in a locust brain so they could see what scents it detected .
They used a biorobotic sensing system to detect the locust 's ' firing neurons and figure out what the bug was sensing .
Boffins exposed it to vapours from the explosives : TNT , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nitrate , and monitored the different signals in its brain .
Researchers from the McKelvey School of Engineering , Washington University in St Louis , US , carried out the study .
`` We did n't know if they 'd be able to smell or pinpoint the explosives because they do n't have any meaningful ecological significance , '' said Barani Raman , professor of biomedical engineering .
`` It was possible that they did n't care about any of the cues that were meaningful to us in this particular case . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , `` we could clearly see the neurons responded differently to TNT and DNT , as well as these other explosive chemical vapors . ''
The boffins designed an `` odour box and locust mobile '' to see how well the bug could sniff out bombs .
They injected different explosive vapours into the box and drove the locust around atop a remote controlled car .
It was driven around to sniff the different vapours - and boffins say the signals in the bug 's brain reflected the differences in vapour concentration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close to the coffee shop , the coffee smell is stronger , and when you 're farther away , you smell it less ?
That 's what we were looking at , '' said Raman .
He said cyborg locusts could one day be used by homeland security to detect bombs , adding : `` This is not that different from in the old days , when coal miners used canaries .
`` It 's a similar approach - using a biological organism - this is just a bit more sophisticated . ''

The sensory system of the insect was 'hijacked' by researchers using electrodes who found it could detect and discern between explosive scents within 500 milliseconds of exposure
Cyborg locusts used to sniff out bombs 'could stop deadly terror attacks'
Cyborg locusts that can sniff out bombs could one day be used to help prevent terrorist attacks, experts claim.
The sensory system of the insect was 'hijacked' by researchers who found it could detect and discern between explosive scents within 500 milliseconds of exposure.
The study saw electrodes implanted in a locust brain so they could see what scents it detected.
They used a biorobotic sensing system to detect the locust's' firing neurons and figure out what the bug was sensing.
Boffins exposed it to vapours from the explosives: TNT, DNT, RDX, PETN and ammonium nitrate, and monitored the different signals in its brain.
Researchers from the McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St Louis, US, carried out the study.
Image: McKelvey School of Engineering) McKelvey School of Engineering)
"We didn't know if they'd be able to smell or pinpoint the explosives because they don't have any meaningful ecological significance," said Barani Raman, professor of biomedical engineering.
"It was possible that they didn't care about any of the cues that were meaningful to us in this particular case."
"Most surprisingly," Prof Raman said, "we could clearly see the neurons responded differently to TNT and DNT, as well as these other explosive chemical vapors."
The boffins designed an "odour box and locust mobile" to see how well the bug could sniff out bombs.
They injected different explosive vapours into the box and drove the locust around atop a remote controlled car.
It was driven around to sniff the different vapours - and boffins say the signals in the bug's brain reflected the differences in vapour concentration.
"You know when you're close to the coffee shop, the coffee smell is stronger, and when you're farther away, you smell it less? That's what we were looking at," said Raman.
He said cyborg locusts could one day be used by homeland security to detect bombs, adding: "This is not that different from in the old days, when coal miners used canaries.
"People use pigs for finding truffles.
"It's a similar approach - using a biological organism - this is just a bit more sophisticated."


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Teen mocked for looking like Buzz Lightyear after chin surgery unveils new look

A teen who was mocked for her square head after undergoing a chin-fat removal surgery has revealed her shocking results .
Sofia Marroquin , 19 , from Australia was left with extreme swelling following her Kybella treatment .
The procedure involves Deoxycholic acid being injected into the chin area to dissolve the fat and give you a more slim-lined silhouette .
Eight weeks since receiving treatment and suffering from swelling and bruising which completely changed the shape of her face , Sofia has revealed the end result .
Sofia filmed her family and friend 's reactions to her `` new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her face done ' and shared it to TikTok .
Whilst her dad audibly gasped at the sight of her , her sister fell over laughing in shock .
After posting the video online Sofia received a lot of backlash from fellow users who were confused as to why she had the treatment done to look like that .
Whilst others compared her to Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story and Lord Farquaad from Shrek .
Sofia later explained that it would take some time to see the results of the work she had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when her face had fully healed .
She said : `` Lots of people have been asking why I made my face look like a rectangle .
I did n't purposefully make my face look like a rectangle .
`` I got a treatment done called Kybella which removes fat from the lower part of your face .
People tend to get it for your double chin but I got it in my jowls area .
`` Mine was really fatty covering up my jaw so I just wanted to remove that fat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make it look a little better .
That 's all . ''
After 48 hours her swelling reduced significantly , and continued to reduce as the weeks went on .
Sofia teased fans with a seven week update where fans said : `` And that 's on trusting the process . ''
And a week later she revealed her final look .
Comparing the before and after pictures Sofia 's jawline and chin is much more defined and she 's thrilled with the final result .
Since Sofia posted the results , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times and she has received hundreds of comments from people praising her transformation .
One person said : `` Lol who 's laughing now '' talking of the trolls who mocked her before .
Another added : `` Okay you 've convinced me . ''
And a third said : `` YASSS QUEEN . ''

Woman with botched plastic surgery shows off new look
Woman with botched plastic surgery shows off new look
Sofia Marroquin, 19, took to TikTok to share the final results of her chin-fat removal surgery which left her looking like Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story - and fans are stunned
Teen mocked for looking like Buzz Lightyear after chin surgery unveils new look
A teen who was mocked for her square head after undergoing a chin-fat removal surgery has revealed her shocking results.
Sofia Marroquin, 19, from Australia was left with extreme swelling following her Kybella treatment.
The procedure involves Deoxycholic acid being injected into the chin area to dissolve the fat and give you a more slim-lined silhouette.
Eight weeks since receiving treatment and suffering from swelling and bruising which completely changed the shape of her face, Sofia has revealed the end result.
Sofia filmed her family and friend's reactions to her "new look" in June after she 'got her face done' and shared it to TikTok.
Image: sof.marroquin/TikTok) sof.marroquin/TikTok)
Whilst her dad audibly gasped at the sight of her, her sister fell over laughing in shock.
After posting the video online Sofia received a lot of backlash from fellow users who were confused as to why she had the treatment done to look like that.
Image: sof.marroquin/TikTok) sof.marroquin/TikTok) Image: sof.marroquin/TikTok) sof.marroquin/TikTok)
Whilst others compared her to Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story and Lord Farquaad from Shrek.
Sofia later explained that it would take some time to see the results of the work she had done and that she would update fans when her face had fully healed.
She said: "Lots of people have been asking why I made my face look like a rectangle. I didn't purposefully make my face look like a rectangle.
Image: sof.marroquin/TikTok) sof.marroquin/TikTok)
"I got a treatment done called Kybella which removes fat from the lower part of your face. People tend to get it for your double chin but I got it in my jowls area.
"Mine was really fatty covering up my jaw so I just wanted to remove that fat - just a little bit - just to make it look a little better. That's all."
After 48 hours her swelling reduced significantly, and continued to reduce as the weeks went on.
Sofia teased fans with a seven week update where fans said: "And that's on trusting the process."
And a week later she revealed her final look.
Comparing the before and after pictures Sofia's jawline and chin is much more defined and she's thrilled with the final result.
Since Sofia posted the results, the video has been viewed almost 650,000 times and she has received hundreds of comments from people praising her transformation.
One person said: "Lol who's laughing now" talking of the trolls who mocked her before.
Another added: "Okay you've convinced me."
And a third said: "YASSS QUEEN."


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--ghd launch new hot brush which creates double the volume in your hair

Even though salons have now reopened again , nothing satisfies us as much as recreating an at home blow dry .
Now for those of us who still can ’ t master the brush technique , help is on hand with ghd ’ s latest tool launch .
A first for the haircare brand , they have just launched a 3D volume smart hot brush , called the ghd rise , that creates twice as much volume from root to tip .
Priced at £169 and available now from salons , stores like John Lewis , online at Very , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their website , ghdhair.com .
You can now look forward to achieving instant and effortless volume with the ghd rise .
It gently lifts up from the roots and glides effortlessly through the lengths for added shape , body and fullness .
What more could you want from a hair tool ?
ghd ’ s unique ultra-zone smart technology spans the 32mm barrel , intelligently sensing and predicting your hair ’ s needs as you style .
It delivers a consistent temperature of 185°C across the entire barrel that is monitored 250 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the speed of your styling for the optimal temperature and results .
In addition , smooth-touch nylon bristles are optimised to ensure the closest contact to lift hair from the root and glides smoothly through the lengths for tangle- free styling .
The result ?
Healthier looking hair with volume that lasts all day and , perfect looking hair when you make your next Zoom call .
Global Hair Ambassador Adam Reed says : “ This innovation has really got me excited , all my clients crave volumized hair , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creates volume from the root , creates flicks for fringes or ends or can be used to add body throughout , whatever you want , you can get it ... quickly !
” ghd CEO , Jeroen Temmerman says : “ With volume continuing to be a popular searched term for hair and with a high lack of trust in volumising products , we wanted to set out to achieve an easy-to-use tool that delivers that trust and amazing results , every time.
” This new innovative product follows on from the Helios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this year which promises 30 % more shine .
Available in four , stunning colours - the lightweight , brushless motor was designed for speed .
So you can now create a powerful yet highly concentrated airflow which travels at 120kmh to drastically speed up your styling routine in the morning .
And let ’ s face it , means we can hopefully snooze that big longer .

The £169 hot brush has been designed to add texture and even curls to your hair with ease - from root to tip
Even though salons have now reopened again, nothing satisfies us as much as recreating an at home blow dry. Now for those of us who still can’t master the brush technique, help is on hand with ghd ’s latest tool launch.
A first for the haircare brand, they have just launched a 3D volume smart hot brush, called the ghd rise, that creates twice as much volume from root to tip.
Priced at £169 and available now from salons, stores like John Lewis, online at Very, ASOS and LookFantastic, as well as their website, ghdhair.com.
You can now look forward to achieving instant and effortless volume with the ghd rise. It gently lifts up from the roots and glides effortlessly through the lengths for added shape, body and fullness. What more could you want from a hair tool?
ghd’s unique ultra-zone smart technology spans the 32mm barrel, intelligently sensing and predicting your hair’s needs as you style. It delivers a consistent temperature of 185°C across the entire barrel that is monitored 250 times per second, proactively adapting the power based on the speed of your styling for the optimal temperature and results.
In addition, smooth-touch nylon bristles are optimised to ensure the closest contact to lift hair from the root and glides smoothly through the lengths for tangle- free styling. The result? Healthier looking hair with volume that lasts all day and, perfect looking hair when you make your next Zoom call.
Global Hair Ambassador Adam Reed says: “This innovation has really got me excited, all my clients crave volumized hair, but struggle – this easy to use tool creates volume from the root, creates flicks for fringes or ends or can be used to add body throughout, whatever you want, you can get it... quickly!”
ghd CEO, Jeroen Temmerman says: “With volume continuing to be a popular searched term for hair and with a high lack of trust in volumising products, we wanted to set out to achieve an easy-to-use tool that delivers that trust and amazing results, every time.”
This new innovative product follows on from the Helios hair dryer that came out in February of this year which promises 30% more shine. Available in four, stunning colours - the lightweight, brushless motor was designed for speed. So you can now create a powerful yet highly concentrated airflow which travels at 120kmh to drastically speed up your styling routine in the morning. And let’s face it, means we can hopefully snooze that big longer.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--This Morning slammed over guest's 'offensive and disgusting' coronavirus joke

This Morning came under fire from some viewers on Tuesday morning , over a joke made on air by guest Gyles Brandreth .
Gyles appeared on the show to promote his new joke book , but one quip he made left some viewers outraged .
After being asked to tell a joke by host Eamonn Holmes , the guest complied before echoing one about coronavirus , and the apparent time it can take for someone to suffer symptoms .
He called it his `` favourite '' Covid-19 joke , and while some viewers saw the funny side , others who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appalled .
Ahead of his appearance on the show , he briefly came on via video link to reveal what he would be discussing .
It 's then that Eamonn asked him : `` Come on Gyles , make us laugh . ''
Gyles quickly responded : `` I ’ d love to tell you my favourite coronavirus joke , but it ’ ll take you two weeks to see if you get it . ''
He laughed as Ruth Langsford and co-host Eamonn smirked , before he told his wife : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well . ''
Viewers took to Twitter , as those disgusted by the comments had their say .
One viewer who sadly lost her father to the virus slammed the `` offensive '' joke , sharing a photo of her lost relative .
She said : `` Shame on you @ thismorning for having guests that are making jokes about Covid-19 .
Were you offended by the joke ?
Tell us in the comments below '' It was disrespectful and in bad taste .
# ThisMorning @ GylesB1 . ''
She added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from covid , in less than ' 2 weeks ' by your standards that 's supposed to be funny is it ?
# ThisMorning your humour was offensive and disgusting .
@ CovidJusticeUk I 'm not sure 1600 families are laughing with you . ''
She was n't alone , as another viewer went on : `` @ thismorning really inappropriate 'Coronavirus joke ' from your 'man that makes you laugh ' please remember some of your viewers have lost family ... .not ok. '' This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV @

Gyles Brandreth made a Covid-19 joke on This Morning, amusing Eamonn Holmes, but some viewers said it was in 'bad taste'
This Morning came under fire from some viewers on Tuesday morning, over a joke made on air by guest Gyles Brandreth.
Gyles appeared on the show to promote his new joke book, but one quip he made left some viewers outraged.
After being asked to tell a joke by host Eamonn Holmes, the guest complied before echoing one about coronavirus, and the apparent time it can take for someone to suffer symptoms.
He called it his "favourite" Covid-19 joke, and while some viewers saw the funny side, others who had been affected by the virus were appalled.
Ahead of his appearance on the show, he briefly came on via video link to reveal what he would be discussing.
Image: ITV) ITV)
It's then that Eamonn asked him: "Come on Gyles, make us laugh."
Gyles quickly responded: "I’d love to tell you my favourite coronavirus joke, but it’ll take you two weeks to see if you get it."
He laughed as Ruth Langsford and co-host Eamonn smirked, before he told his wife: "That’s an intelligent joke as well."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Viewers took to Twitter, as those disgusted by the comments had their say.
One viewer who sadly lost her father to the virus slammed the "offensive" joke, sharing a photo of her lost relative.
She said: "Shame on you @thismorning for having guests that are making jokes about Covid-19.
Were you offended by the joke? Tell us in the comments below
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It was disrespectful and in bad taste. #ThisMorning @GylesB1."
She added: "This is my dad he died from covid, in less than '2 weeks' by your standards that's supposed to be funny is it? #ThisMorning your humour was offensive and disgusting. @CovidJusticeUk I'm not sure 1600 families are laughing with you."
She wasn't alone, as another viewer went on: "@thismorning really inappropriate 'Coronavirus joke' from your 'man that makes you laugh' please remember some of your viewers have lost family....not ok."
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-08-18--Girl, 3, and dad shot dead while playing in her Frozen dollhouse

A three-year-old girl playing in her Frozen dollhouse and her dad were shot dead when a drive-by gunman targeted their home .
Trinity Randolph wanted to be a princess when she grew up and loved to pretend she was Elsa or Anna from the Disney film while playing in the dollhouse , said heartbroken relatives .
Police officers rushed her to hospital after she was hit by multiple bullets inside the family home , but she later died of her injuries .
Her 21-year-old dad Brandon Waddles , who was also shot multiple times , died at the scene in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just after 1pm last Friday .
Police are still looking for the killer or killers .
Have you been affected by the incident ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
The rapper Master P , whose real name is Percy Miller , said he would pay for Trinity 's funeral .
A 17-year-old family member was killed in a still-unsolved shooting in 2013 .
Trinity 's grandfather Tyronn Howlett told reporters that the three-year-old loved Frozen and pretending she was Elsa or Anna , and was already a tech whiz who could record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valerie Randolph , the girl 's great-grandmother , told the Courier Journal : `` She was just three years old .
It takes a mean , cold , selfish-hearted person to take a little three-year-old ’ s life . ''
Rapper Master P told the newspaper : `` This is a three-year-old innocent girl that 's gone from her family , from her future , somebody who could have come out of the community and be the next president , doctor , lawyer , teacher . ''
Trinity 's mum Tynekia Randolph gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago .
The girl 's dad was a local rapper who performed as DareallilB .
Her other grandmother , Cheryl Howlett , said the youngster was `` beautiful , intelligent , joyous '' and `` very articulate , very outgoing '' for her age .
She told WLKY TV that `` it was a drive-by , the house was shot up '' .
She added : `` I want answers .
I want to know .
I just know my baby 's dead . ''
Neighbours reported hearing at least six gunshots .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ information as they hunt the father and daughter 's killer or killers .
But local bishop Dennis Lyons said people are n't as willing to come forward with tips due to frustration with the Louisville Metro Police Department over the death of Breonna Taylor and ongoing protests .
Miss Taylor , 26 , was fatally shot by police in March .

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Trinity Randolph loved to pretend she was Elsa or Anna from the Disney film frozen, say heartbroken relatives after she and her dad Brandon Waddles, 21, were killed by a drive-by shooter in Louisville, Kentucky in the US
Girl, 3, and dad shot dead while playing in her Disney Frozen dollhouse
A three-year-old girl playing in her Frozen dollhouse and her dad were shot dead when a drive-by gunman targeted their home.
Trinity Randolph wanted to be a princess when she grew up and loved to pretend she was Elsa or Anna from the Disney film while playing in the dollhouse, said heartbroken relatives.
Police officers rushed her to hospital after she was hit by multiple bullets inside the family home, but she later died of her injuries.
Her 21-year-old dad Brandon Waddles, who was also shot multiple times, died at the scene in the US city of Louisville, Kentucky, just after 1pm last Friday. Police are still looking for the killer or killers.
Have you been affected by the incident? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
Image: Wave3 News) Wave3 News)
The rapper Master P, whose real name is Percy Miller, said he would pay for Trinity's funeral.
A 17-year-old family member was killed in a still-unsolved shooting in 2013.
Trinity's grandfather Tyronn Howlett told reporters that the three-year-old loved Frozen and pretending she was Elsa or Anna, and was already a tech whiz who could record her own TikTok and YouTube videos.
Valerie Randolph, the girl's great-grandmother, told the Courier Journal: "She was just three years old. It takes a mean, cold, selfish-hearted person to take a little three-year-old’s life."
Image: Wave3 News) Wave3 News) Image: Wave3 News) Wave3 News)
Rapper Master P told the newspaper: "This is a three-year-old innocent girl that's gone from her family, from her future, somebody who could have come out of the community and be the next president, doctor, lawyer, teacher."
Trinity's mum Tynekia Randolph gave birth to a son only one month ago. The girl's dad was a local rapper who performed as DareallilB.
Family members described Trinity as a "perfect angel" .
Her other grandmother, Cheryl Howlett, said the youngster was "beautiful, intelligent, joyous" and "very articulate, very outgoing" for her age.
She told WLKY TV that "it was a drive-by, the house was shot up".
She added: "I want answers. I want to know. I just know my baby's dead."
Image: Wave3 News) Wave3 News)
Neighbours reported hearing at least six gunshots.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer called the deaths a "terrible tragedy".
Police have made an public appeal for information as they hunt the father and daughter's killer or killers.
But local bishop Dennis Lyons said people aren't as willing to come forward with tips due to frustration with the Louisville Metro Police Department over the death of Breonna Taylor and ongoing protests.
Miss Taylor, 26, was fatally shot by police in March.


thedailymirror--2020-08-19--Tuchel fumes at RB Leipzig coach after PSG win Champions League semi-final

Thomas Tuchel was seen having stern words with RB Leipzig 's fitness coach Daniel Behlau after PSG 's semi-final win .
The Parisians booked their place in the Champions League Final with a comprehensive 3-0 win over the Germans .
But Tuchel , who is still on crutches after suffering a freak injury in training , was clearly upset by something .
Rather than celebrate his team 's success the coach made his feelings known as he confronted the Leipzig staff member .
Thilo Kehrer and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting watched on as Tuchel ranted .
The PSG boss will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side finally justify their owner 's millions by reaching the showpiece final .
Marquinhos , Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat got on the scoresheet for the Ligue 1 champions who are eyeing a quadruple .
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe both played starring roles and Tuchel was pleased to see his leading lights perform on the big stage .
`` It 's incredible !
We are here to play a final and to win , '' he told RMCSport .
Will PSG win the Champions League ?
Have your say below '' The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed its qualities , hunger and determination .
It was a good mix .
And we deserved to win .
`` I was very nervous , yes , and I felt the pressure .
`` I have players who are used to this pressure and they love it .
In football , we are never sure .
But , we defended well .
And it was very important .
We had the right state of mind .
`` Our plan was to keep our principles of the game , control the spaces and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mbappe and Neymar .
It 's a competition for big players .
`` We have to put them in comfort .
We must not adapt too much to the opponent , we must show our strength .
And the team showed its hunger , and its wish to suffer together . ''

Thomas Tuchel's PSG side booked their place in the Champions League Final but the German manager was angered by something as he confronted a member of RB Leipzig's team
Thomas Tuchel was seen having stern words with RB Leipzig's fitness coach Daniel Behlau after PSG's semi-final win.
The Parisians booked their place in the Champions League Final with a comprehensive 3-0 win over the Germans.
But Tuchel, who is still on crutches after suffering a freak injury in training, was clearly upset by something.
Rather than celebrate his team's success the coach made his feelings known as he confronted the Leipzig staff member.
Thilo Kehrer and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting watched on as Tuchel ranted.
The PSG boss will have no doubt been thrilled to see his side finally justify their owner's millions by reaching the showpiece final.
Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat got on the scoresheet for the Ligue 1 champions who are eyeing a quadruple.
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe both played starring roles and Tuchel was pleased to see his leading lights perform on the big stage.
"It's incredible! We are here to play a final and to win," he told RMCSport .
Image: Manu Fernandez/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Manu Fernandez/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Will PSG win the Champions League? Have your say below
"The team did very well. The team showed its qualities, hunger and determination. It was a good mix. And we deserved to win.
"I was very nervous, yes, and I felt the pressure.
"I have players who are used to this pressure and they love it. In football, we are never sure. But, we defended well. And it was very important. We had the right state of mind.
"Our plan was to keep our principles of the game, control the spaces and use the speed of Di Maria, Mbappe and Neymar. It's a competition for big players.
"We have to put them in comfort. We must not adapt too much to the opponent, we must show our strength. And the team showed its hunger, and its wish to suffer together."