thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Tina O'Brien takes social media detox as ex Ryan Thomas prepares for second baby

Tina O'Brien has announced she 's stepping back from social media after 'unfavourably ' comparing herself to other people .
The Coronation Street actress said she felt it was time to take a break from her 'toxic relationship ' with Instagram and would n't be using the site until further notice .
Her decision comes just as her ex partner Ryan Thomas prepares to welcome a child with fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh .
Ryan , who shares ten-year-old daughter Scarlett with Tina , and Lucy have been active in documenting the pregnancy over the last nine months .
Over the weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lucy 's huge bump and wrote `` Happy Valentines from the Thomas 's '' as they count down to the birth with their online followers .
Today Tina , who split with Ryan in 2009 , revealed that she had decided to take some time off social media which she claimed was having a negative impact on her life .
The Sarah Platt actress wrote : `` Goodbye you wonderful Instagram using humans and my lovely friends .
I ’ m taking a break from social media , I ’ m sure it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need a cleansing break .
I don ’ t want to scroll through peoples highlight reels and compare myself unfavourably .
Wonder do I need to post something to validate who I am and what I stand for ?
Give everyone a filtered version of my best bits ( I feel a bit of a fraud ) .
`` I 'm so much more than the image I portray , warts n all .
On social media I tend to be what I think people want to see a filtered version of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely ludicrous , What am I playing at ?
`` I ’ m detoxing from this toxic relationship , Goodbye insta , See you all in the real world ❤ . ''
Tina also shared the words : `` In a world of algorithms , hashtags and followers , know the true importance of human connection . ''
Her declaration come after many celebrities have called for people to be kinder to each other online in the wake of the death of Caroline Flack .
The Love Island host took her own life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was due to go on trial for assault next month .
Like many famous faces Lucy Meck took to social media over the weekend to remember Caroline .
The former TOWIE star also shared a link to a post calling on people to be kinder to each other online .
28-year-old Lucy is expecting her first child with hubby-to-be Ryan any day now .

The actress, best known for playing Coronation Street's Sarah Platt, said she was tired of seeing edited highlights from people and wanted to 'live in the real world'
Tina O'Brien has announced she's stepping back from social media after 'unfavourably' comparing herself to other people.
The Coronation Street actress said she felt it was time to take a break from her 'toxic relationship' with Instagram and wouldn't be using the site until further notice.
The Sarah Platt actress wrote: "Goodbye you wonderful Instagram using humans and my lovely friends. I’m taking a break from social media, I’m sure it won’t be forever but I need a cleansing break. I don’t want to scroll through peoples highlight reels and compare myself unfavourably. Wonder do I need to post something to validate who I am and what I stand for? Give everyone a filtered version of my best bits ( I feel a bit of a fraud).
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"I'm so much more than the image I portray, warts n all. On social media I tend to be what I think people want to see a filtered version of my life ...Even writing this down seems absolutely ludicrous, What am I playing at?
"I’m detoxing from this toxic relationship, Goodbye insta, See you all in the real world."
Tina also shared her thoughts alongside a copied inspirational quote which read: "In a world of algorithms, hashtags and followers, know the true importance of human connection."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Her declaration come after many celebrities have called for people to be kinder to each other online in the wake of the death of TV star Caroline Flack.
The Love Island host took her own life at the weekend three weeks before she was due to go on trial for assault next month.
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Lucy Mecklenburgh also joined the list of stars taking to social media over the weekend to pay tribute to Caroline.
The former TOWIE star also shared a link to a post calling on people to be kinder to each other online.
28-year-old Lucy is expecting her first child with hubby-to-be Ryan Thomas, who also shares 10-year-old daughter Scarlett with Tina, any day now.
Lucy and Ryan have been busily documenting their pregnancy over the last nine months.
Over the weekend, the couple shared a picture of Lucy's huge bump and wrote "Happy Valentines from the Thomas's" as they count down to the birth with their online followers.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--The Invisible Man clip gives insight into terrifying new Elisabeth Moss horror

A new featurette has given a new insight into The Invisible Man .
The creepy new film gives a new take on the iconic character by science-fiction writer H.G .
Wells and this time events spiral in horrific ways .
The Handmaid 's Tale star Elisabeth Moss stars Cecilia Kass , woman trapped in an abusive relationship with a brilliant scientist who escapes in the dead of night and goes into with help from her sister ( Harriet Dyer ) , childhood friend ( Aldis Hodge ) and his teenage daughter ( Storm Reid ) .
However , when her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House star Oliver Jackson-Cohen ) takes his own life , Cecilia is convinced it is an elaborate lie and that he is trying to find a new way to torment her - except she ca n't see him .
The featurette , entitled Performance , sees director/writer Leigh Whannell discuss why Moss was perfect to take on the role of Cecila .
`` I needed someone who could play a person who is losing their mind in a very real and grounded way , '' says Leigh in the clip .
He adds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes a threat that only you know is there feel so terrifying . ''
In addition to showing unnerving footage from the film , we also see behind the scenes of Elisabeth filming the fraught scenes .
We have chills just from this featurette alone !
The Invisible Man is released in UK cinemas on February 28 , 2020 .
What is your favourite horror character of all time ?
Let us know your favourites in the comments below .

AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF 'THE INVISIBLE MAN'
AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES OF 'THE INVISIBLE MAN'
EXCLUSIVE: New clip shows that The Invisible Man is an unnerving new take on the classic character and stars Elisabeth Moss and Oliver Jackson-Cohen
The Invisible Man clip gives insight into terrifying new Elisabeth Moss horror
A new featurette has given a new insight into The Invisible Man.
The creepy new film gives a new take on the iconic character by science-fiction writer H.G. Wells and this time events spiral in horrific ways.
The Handmaid's Tale star Elisabeth Moss stars Cecilia Kass, woman trapped in an abusive relationship with a brilliant scientist who escapes in the dead of night and goes into with help from her sister (Harriet Dyer), childhood friend ( Aldis Hodge) and his teenage daughter (Storm Reid).
However, when her abusive ex (The Haunting of Hill House star Oliver Jackson-Cohen) takes his own life, Cecilia is convinced it is an elaborate lie and that he is trying to find a new way to torment her - except she can't see him.
Image: Universal Pictures) Universal Pictures)
The featurette, entitled Performance, sees director/writer Leigh Whannell discuss why Moss was perfect to take on the role of Cecila.
"I needed someone who could play a person who is losing their mind in a very real and grounded way," says Leigh in the clip.
He adds: "Her extraordinary performance is what makes a threat that only you know is there feel so terrifying."
In addition to showing unnerving footage from the film, we also see behind the scenes of Elisabeth filming the fraught scenes.
We have chills just from this featurette alone!
The Invisible Man is released in UK cinemas on February 28, 2020.
What is your favourite horror character of all time? Let us know your favourites in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Best mobile phone deals for February 2020 including latest Samsung Galaxy S20 offers

Buying a new mobile phone is both expensive and time consuming .
The process involves a lot of research so knowing your budget , preferred network and what sort of plan will best suit your needs is vital .
Once you 've narrowed down your options , it 's good to work out what the best deal you can get on each one is .
To help you navigate your way through the myriad of deals and discounts available out there , we 've rounded up the very best offers on the latest smartphones from major brands like Apple to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the cheapest ( and best ) mobile phone deals .
We also have listed some of the best Samsung offers on the new S20 trio of phones , which were released last week .
If you 're not interested in upgrading to a whole new handset , we 've also tracked down all the very best SIM only deals this month .
Apple handsets are some of the most popular on the market - and for good reason .
The latest Apple handset to launch is the new iPhone 11 , 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start from £729 for the handset only in the UK - £20 less than the XR when it was first announced .
The iPhone 11 Pro pricing increases to £779 for the 128GB version and £879 for the 256GB .
The slightly slightly older models are also still pretty sought after , so we 've picked out some of our favourite Apple offers below , from an array of different handsets .
• iPhone 11 64GB with 100GB Data 24 Month advanced plan for £39 monthly cost ( £29 upfront cost ) on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data for £47 per month ( £29 upfront cost ) on O2 • Three - 100GB data , unlimited calls and texts for £35 a month ( £15 upfront ) • Three - 100GB data , unlimited calls and texts for £29 a month ( £0 upfront ) Another big player in the mobile phones market is Samsung .
The phone giant recently unveiled its newest trio of phones - the S20 , S20+ and the S20 Ultra , which are now available to pre-order .
Below are some of the best deals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which costs between £799 to £1,399 when buying just the handsets .
• None Samsung Galaxy S20 128GB with 60GB of data , £54 per month ( £9.99 upfront cost ) on EE • None Samsung Galaxy S20 5G 128GB with unlimited data , £47 per month ( £99.99 upfront cost ) on Vodafone • None Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G 128GB with 120 GB data , £79 per month ( £30 upfront cost ) on EE • None Samsung Galaxy S10 128GB with 100GB data , 24 month Advanced plan for £38 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Three Huawei smartphones are an excellent Android option for anyone considering an upgrade , with the P30 Pro probably the best option out there right now .
• None Huawei P30 Pro 128GB with 20GB data for £41 per month ( £29 upfront cost ) on EE • None Huawei P30 128GB with 100GB data Breathing Crystal 24 month Advanced plan for £25 monthly cost ( £19 upfront cost ) on Three Where to buy handsets only If you do n't want to sign up for a full 24-month contract and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a handset all in one go , and then picking up a bargain SIM only deal to go with it could be a cheaper option in the long run .
Below are top retailers to start your search :

Find all the best discounts on the latest smartphone handsets from Google, Apple, Samsung and Huawei for March in our guide
Upgrading to a new mobile phone can be an expensive and time consuming task.
The process involves a lot of research, so knowing your budget, preferred network and what sort of plan will best suit your needs is vital.
Once you've narrowed down your options, it's advisable to shop around for the best value deal on your preferred handset.
To help you navigate your way through the myriad of deals and discounts available out there, we've rounded up the very best offers on the latest smartphones from major brands like Apple and Samsung below.
With Easter around the corner, many retailers have already slashed the price on hundreds of iPhones including the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 11 models to celebrate the spring bank holiday.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Mobile network provider iD Mobile is offering some great pay-monthly deals as part of their Easter Mega Deals promotion. From 24th March until 4th April, you can get your first three months line rental for half price on selected plans (some of which are included below).
Carphone Warehouse is also dropping prices on hundreds of iPhone monthly deal plans for Easter, with Apple iPhone 12 packages starting from just £19.99 per month for the first three months.
If you're not interested in upgrading to a whole new handset, we've also tracked down all the very best SIM only deals this month.
Apple
Apple handsets are some of the most popular on the market - and for good reason.
The iPhone 13 range is undoubtedly the most highly anticipated new phone launches for the year, with the brand new handset set to be unveiled in September. In the meantime, the iPhone 12 models are still the best option if you're looking for an impressive Apple upgrade right now.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
£50 per month (£49.99 upfront) = 100GB data, unlimited calls and texts on Three. Total cost comes to £1,249.99.
iPhone SE
From £12.99 per month for the first 3 months (free upfront) = 50GB data, unlimited calls and texts on iD Mobile - deal runs until 4th April.
iPhone 12 Mini
From £17.49 per month for the first 3 months (free upfront) = 50GB data, unlimited calls and texts on iD Mobile - deal runs until 4th April.
Google
Renowned for having the best camera performance with a dual-camera setup on the back, Google's latest Pixel 5 will help capture all your lockdown memories.
Pixel 4a
Pixel 5
Samsung
Another big player in the mobile phones market is Samsung. Earlier this year the phone giant unveiled four new smart phones - the S20, S20+ and the S20 Ultra and the newest addition the the family, the popular Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
£74 per month (£12 upfront) = 2GB data, unlimited calls and texts on Sky. Total cost £2,676
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Huawei
Huawei smartphones are an excellent Android option for anyone considering an upgrade, with the P40 Pro probably the best option out there right now.
Huawei P40
Huawei P30 Pro
Huawei P30 Lite
Where to buy handsets only
If you don't want to sign up for a full 24-month contract and you have enough cash to splash out on a handset all in one go, and then picking up a bargain SIM only deal to go with it could be a cheaper option in the long run. Below are top retailers to start your search:


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Medical student chokes to death on chocolate cake at eating contest in bar

A medical student has died during a chocolate cake eating competition being held in a bar in Moscow , Russia .
The competition was caught on CCTV and trainee doctor Alexandra Yudina was seen with her mouth full and unable to swallow properly at the end of the contest .
The 23-year-old woman , who had bee diagnosed with leukaemia six months go , covers her mouth with her hands and pats her chest .
A few seconds later as she walked away from the table where the contest was held , a photographer takes her picture , but she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The person next to her tries to catch her but she collapses on the floor at the Killfish bar .
Reports say she still had cake in her mouth and as as she gasped for breath her windpipe became blocked .
Bar staff and her medical student friends rushed to help her but were unable to clear the blockage .
An ambulance crew arrived quickly but were unable to save her .
Footage of the appalling incident was released by pro-Kremlin REN TV and party-goers at the tragic event .
It was later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends as Sasha - had been diagnosed six months ago with leukaemia .
“ I want to use every chance to have fun , ” she told friends as she took part in the cake-eating challenge against two others .
She had not planned to do so when she went out for Saturday evening with friends but joined in when the contest started , said reports .
Each competitor was given three chocolate cakes .
Later reports said they were instructed to eat three Choco Pies - a cake with marshmallow filling - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows how the trainee doctor ate the first one then tried to eat two at once .
Alexandra had been happily “ drinking , dancing and joking ” earlier in the evening , her friends said .

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Trainee doctor Alexandra Yudina, who was battling leukaemia, was caught on CCTV as struggled to breathe before collapsing on the floor at the Killfish bar in Moscow, Russia
Medical student chokes to death on chocolate cake at eating contest in bar
A medical student has died during a chocolate cake eating competition being held in a bar in Moscow, Russia.
The competition was caught on CCTV and trainee doctor Alexandra Yudina was seen with her mouth full and unable to swallow properly at the end of the contest.
The 23-year-old woman, who had bee diagnosed with leukaemia six months go, covers her mouth with her hands and pats her chest.
A few seconds later as she walked away from the table where the contest was held, a photographer takes her picture, but she suddenly became unsteady on her feet.
The person next to her tries to catch her but she collapses on the floor at the Killfish bar.
Image: VK.com) VK.com)
Reports say she still had cake in her mouth and as as she gasped for breath her windpipe became blocked.
Bar staff and her medical student friends rushed to help her but were unable to clear the blockage.
An ambulance crew arrived quickly but were unable to save her.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
Footage of the appalling incident was released by pro-Kremlin REN TV and party-goers at the tragic event.
It was later revealed that Alexandra - known to her friends as Sasha - had been diagnosed six months ago with leukaemia.
“I want to use every chance to have fun,” she told friends as she took part in the cake-eating challenge against two others.
Image: Youtube) Youtube)
She had not planned to do so when she went out for Saturday evening with friends but joined in when the contest started, said reports.
Each competitor was given three chocolate cakes.
Later reports said they were instructed to eat three Choco Pies - a cake with marshmallow filling - as quickly as they could.
Videos shows how the trainee doctor ate the first one then tried to eat two at once.
Alexandra had been happily “drinking, dancing and joking” earlier in the evening, her friends said.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--UK MP Debbie Abrahams refused entry to India and marched onto flight 'like a criminal'

A British MP said today she has been refused entry to India , put in a `` deportee cell '' and `` physically marched '' onto a return flight .
Speaking to the Mirror from her airline seat , Debbie Abrahams said she `` felt like a criminal '' after she was denied entry for a visit to see family .
Ms Abrahams , who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir , claimed she was being `` deported '' and did not have her passport in her possession .
`` They 'll use another phrase , but yes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely shocking '' .
The MP said she `` would n't be surprised '' if the decision was to do with her involvement with the APPG .
Kashmir is disputed by India and Pakistan , with Amnesty International highlighting what it says are human rights violations in the region .
India 's High Commission in London has been contacted for comment .
The Labour MP told the Mirror she arrived at New Delhi ’ s Indira Gandhi international airport on Monday morning with her Parliamentary aide Harpreet Uppal .
Ms Abrahams said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her sister-in-law 's cousin and aunt , who recently lost a family member , in Delhi - before then travelling with Ms Uppal to Pakistan for an official visit with the APPG .
She said she obtained her visa to visit India last October and it was valid for a full year .
But when she handed it to a border officer , she said : `` He was looking on his screen and started shaking his head and going 'no no no ' , and said 'your visa is rejected ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her passport for around 10 minutes before returning and saying she would not be admitted to India .
Ms Abrahams presented the copy of her visa on her phone but claimed the officer was then `` rude and aggressive '' , telling her to follow him .
The MP said : `` I was getting a little bit scared .
I did n't know where he was taking me , what was going to happen .
So I said 'no I want to know what 's happening ' .
Then he shouted at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'do n't speak to me like that ' .
`` He took us to what can only be described as a holding area , fenced off cordoned area , with two signs saying 'deportee cell ' over , and said 'sit down and wait ' .
`` I refused to sit down - I wanted as many people as possible to see me .
I did n't know what the hell was going to happen to me . ''
She said she asked to apply for a visa on arrival but was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By this point , she said there were around five officials some of which were `` apologetic '' and `` did n't know what was going on '' .
She said : `` I felt like a criminal , I really did .
There 's no other word - being escorted everywhere with security guards , made to sit in a transit lounge for an hour being watched and asked all sorts of details which I refused to co-operate on . ''
She said the UK High Commission do not know either why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials had `` indicated '' that as the `` outspoken '' chair of the APPG , `` that 's probably at the heart of why I 've been refused a visa '' .
The MP has spoken out about the revocation of article 370 by the Indian government , a law which gave Kashmir a level of autonomy .
Earlier this month she told the Commons : `` The National Federation of Indian Women estimates that 13,000 teenage boys from Jammu-Kashmir have been detained following the revocation of article 370 on 5 August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support a fact-finding delegation from the all-party group on Kashmir to the region , given that so many of the UK ’ s Kashmiri diaspora still have family members there ? ''
As of 10.30am UK time , Ms Abrahams was on a flight due to return to Dubai where she would then catch her connecting flight to Pakistan tomorrow .
Just before the flight took off she said she did not have her passport in her possession .
`` I know it 's on the plane but it 's being held by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She added : `` I was physically marched to the plane .
They still have not given me my passport back . ''
She tweeted : `` Just to be clear , I have Indian relatives who I was meant to be visiting with & have Indian members of staff accompanying me .
`` The reason I got into politics is advance social justice & human rights FOR ALL .
I will continue to challenge my own Government & others on these issues . ''
The UK Foreign Office has been contacted @ @ @

Debbie Abrahams, chair of the APPG on Kashmir, said she 'felt like a criminal' after being ordered to a 'deportee cell' and told to leave from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi international airport
A Labour MP sparked a diplomatic incident today after being refused entry to India.
Debbie Abrahams said she "felt like a criminal" after she was put in a "deportee cell" and "physically marched" onto a return flight when authorities said she did not have a valid visa.
The Labour MP - who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir and has been critical of the Indian government - said she was being "deported".
"They'll use another phrase, but yes," she said. "It's absolutely shocking".
A Foreign Office minister raised the case formally with India's High Commissioner today. A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are in contact with the Indian authorities, and Lord Ahmad has spoken with the Indian High Commissioner to understand why Deborah Abrahams MP was denied entry to India.
"We provided consular assistance to her whilst she was in New Delhi Airport."
Kashmir is disputed by India and Pakistan. Last year Ms Abrahams said a legal change by the Indian government "betrays the trust of the people of Jammu and Kashmir".
Speaking from her plane seat, the MP said she "wouldn't be surprised" if the decision was to do with her involvement with the APPG.
Image: Hindustan Times via Getty Images) Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
India's High Commission in London hit back, claiming Ms Abrahams did not have a visa to visit India and her refusal was nothing to do with her work on the APPG.
The Labour MP told the Mirror she arrived at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi international airport on Monday morning with her Parliamentary aide Harpreet Uppal.
Ms Abrahams said she wanted to pay a private visit to her sister-in-law's cousin and aunt, who recently lost a family member, in Delhi - before then travelling with Ms Uppal to Pakistan for an official visit with the APPG.
She said she obtained her visa to visit India last October and it was valid for a full year.
But when she handed it to a border officer, she said: "He was looking on his screen and started shaking his head and going 'no no no', and said 'your visa is rejected'."
She said the man left with her passport for around 10 minutes before returning and saying she would not be admitted to India.
Ms Abrahams presented the copy of her visa on her phone but claimed the officer was then "rude and aggressive", telling her to follow him.
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The MP said: "I was getting a little bit scared. I didn't know where he was taking me, what was going to happen. So I said 'no I want to know what's happening'. Then he shouted at me 'follow me' and I said 'don't speak to me like that'.
"He took us to what can only be described as a holding area, fenced off cordoned area, with two signs saying 'deportee cell' over, and said 'sit down and wait'.
"I refused to sit down - I wanted as many people as possible to see me. I didn't know what the hell was going to happen to me."
She said she asked to apply for a visa on arrival but was told she would not be allowed in. By this point, she said there were around five officials some of which were "apologetic" and "didn't know what was going on".
She said: "I felt like a criminal, I really did. There's no other word - being escorted everywhere with security guards, made to sit in a transit lounge for an hour being watched and asked all sorts of details which I refused to co-operate on."
The MP has spoken out about the revocation of article 370, a law which gave Kashmir a level of autonomy, by the Indian government.
She wrote to India's High Commissioner to the UK last August: "The unilateral decision made by the Government of India to remove Article 370 betrays the trust of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, dating back to the accession in 1947."
She added in her letter: "We are very concerned that this will in effect escalate tensions in a region where there are already reported issues of violence, aggression and human rights abuses."
Ms Abrahams was put on a flight to return to Dubai where she would then catch her connecting flight to Pakistan.
She said she was "physically marched to the plane" and still didn't have her passport just before it took off.
Vishwesh Negi, Minister in charge of Press and Political Affairs at India’s High Commission in London, denied the refusal was to do with Ms Abrahams' work on Kashmir. He said: “She’s claiming she had a visa, we are saying she didn’t have a visa. So it’s her version against our version.”
Mr Negi said the MP could not have obtained a visa on arrival because it is not available to UK travellers.
Asked to confirm his position was that her refusal was nothing to do with her work on the APPG, Kashmir, or her visit to Pakistan, he said: “Yes, of course.” He said Ms Abrahams was "absolutely not" barred from India permanently and could apply for a visa in future.
He added there have been “a few phone calls” including with the UK Foreign Office. The UK Foreign Office has been contacted for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Mike Tyson reacts to Deontay Wilder's claim he would win fantasy fight between pair

Mike Tyson has reacted to Deontay Wilder ’ s claim that he would have won a fantasy fight between the pair .
Speaking after his knockout win over Luis Ortiz last year , Wilder argued : “ Me vs. Tyson in ’ 86 , I ’ d kick the hell outta that guy .
“ Listen , I ’ ve got to keep it real .
I know people always go back to the old school or look at the new school and there ’ s no school where I ’ m not No.1 on earth.
” Iron Mike was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , having become the youngest heavyweight champion in 1986 at just 20 after stopping Trevor Berbick .
He ’ d go on to make nine successful title defences before suffering one of the biggest sporting shocks ever , losing by knockout to Buster Douglas in Tokyo in 1990 .
On Wilder ’ s claim , he said : “ I don ’ t know [ whether I ’ d beat him ] .
I love the fact that he thinks that , because that ’ s the way I would think as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think that way , he is the heavyweight champion of the world and that ’ s something very special.
” Wilder ’ s much anticipated rematch with Tyson Fury takes place on Saturday night .
Their first fight ended in a controversial draw as many believed Fury had done enough over 12 rounds to secure the decision .
However , the WBC champion did knock him down twice in the fight , with the Gypsy King somehow rising from the canvas in a dramatic 12th round .
The Englishman has predicted a second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having worked under new trainer Javan ’ SugarHill ’ Steward , who grew up around the famous Kronk gym in Detroit .
However , the Bronze Bomber unsurprisingly sees things rather differently .
He said : “ I ain ’ t good at predicting but I ’ m going to predict that the spirit moves in threes , the power is in threes , the number is three , speak all threes , speak it , believe it , receive it and the power threes.
” The American will bid to make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the MGM Grand in Las Vegas .

Mike Tyson won the world heavyweight title in 1986 at just 20, but Deontay Wilder claims he won have beaten that version of Tyson in a fantasy fight
Mike Tyson reacts to Deontay Wilder's claim he would win fantasy fight between pair
Mike Tyson has reacted to Deontay Wilder’s claim that he would have won a fantasy fight between the pair.
Speaking after his knockout win over Luis Ortiz last year, Wilder argued: “Me vs. Tyson in ’86, I’d kick the hell outta that guy.
“Listen, I’ve got to keep it real. I know people always go back to the old school or look at the new school and there’s no school where I’m not No.1 on earth.”
Iron Mike was one of the most feared fighters ever, having become the youngest heavyweight champion in 1986 at just 20 after stopping Trevor Berbick.
Image: The Ring Magazine) The Ring Magazine)
He’d go on to make nine successful title defences before suffering one of the biggest sporting shocks ever, losing by knockout to Buster Douglas in Tokyo in 1990.
On Wilder’s claim, he said: “I don’t know [whether I’d beat him]. I love the fact that he thinks that, because that’s the way I would think as well.
“He’s supposed to think that way, he is the heavyweight champion of the world and that’s something very special.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Wilder’s much anticipated rematch with Tyson Fury takes place on Saturday night.
Their first fight ended in a controversial draw as many believed Fury had done enough over 12 rounds to secure the decision.
However, the WBC champion did knock him down twice in the fight, with the Gypsy King somehow rising from the canvas in a dramatic 12th round.
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The Englishman has predicted a second round knockout in the return contest after having worked under new trainer Javan ’SugarHill’ Steward, who grew up around the famous Kronk gym in Detroit.
However, the Bronze Bomber unsurprisingly sees things rather differently.
He said: “I ain’t good at predicting but I’m going to predict that the spirit moves in threes, the power is in threes, the number is three, speak all threes, speak it, believe it, receive it and the power threes.”
The American will bid to make the 11th successful defence of his title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Naomi Campbell sends fans wild as she goes topless for X-rated bedroom selfie

Naomi Campbell left little to the imagination as she almost bared all in an intimate bedroom selfie shared to her Instagram account on Sunday night .
The iconic supermodel , 49 , shared the sizzling naked snap with her 8.4 million followers just hours after she stole the show as she walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger 's London Fashion Week display .
The glamorous beauty returned to her bed where she stripped off for fans and sexily exposed her ample assets with a cheeky star sticker merely protecting her modesty .
The catwalk queen perfected her famous model gaze @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the camera for the X-rated bedroom selfie .
Naomi oozed sex appeal in the snap as she left her glossy raven locks loose and perfectly positioned her hair to cover her exposed chest .
The runway alumni also strategically placed a star emoji over her nude chest to adhere by Instagram 's guidelines and cover her other nipple .
She accessorised her naked snap with a collection of jewelled bracelets and wore a subtle gold necklace over her bare body .
The model shared a simple caption alongside the sizzling photo , writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moon and star emojis .
The intimate snap sent Instagram into meltdown and saw thousands of Naomi 's supporters rush to the comment section to gush over her sexy display .
One thrilled fan wrote : `` Gon na break the net with this one , '' followed by a flame emoji .
While another agreed , writing : `` Don ’ t break the internet Ms.Naomi . ''
A third complimented her , adding : `` Looking flaaaaaaawless x . ''
Naomi 's sizzling selfie comes just hours after she stormed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracksuit for the Hilfiger TommyNow show .
She confidently strutted down the London runway and showed off her perfected model walk while wearing a very baggy tracksuit ensemble with neon yellow features .
Naomi was joined on the runway by fellow supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio , Winnie Harlow and Candice Swanepoel .
Her appearance in London comes after she made a controversial statement with a bloody fake bullet hole on a dress during the capital 's previous Fashion Week in September last year .
The 49-year-old model was celebrating after her Fashion For Relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her afterparty .
A source close the supermodel said : “ Naomi knows how to make a statement with fashion .
`` The whole event was about creating a better future for kids and it ’ s no surprise for her parting look of the night she chose to reference gun violence in America with everything that ’ s been in the news.
” Naomi previously described US gun statistics as “ astounding ” , and said : “ Our communities and our children deserve to live in safe environments where they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you have a story to sell ?
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The iconic supermodel left little to the imagination as she exposed her ample assets in a sultry snap shared to her Instagram account just hours after walking the runway at London Fashion Week
Naomi Campbell sends fans wild as she goes topless for X-rated bedroom selfie
Naomi Campbell left little to the imagination as she almost bared all in an intimate bedroom selfie shared to her Instagram account on Sunday night.
The iconic supermodel, 49, shared the sizzling naked snap with her 8.4 million followers just hours after she stole the show as she walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger's London Fashion Week display.
The glamorous beauty returned to her bed where she stripped off for fans and sexily exposed her ample assets with a cheeky star sticker merely protecting her modesty.
The catwalk queen perfected her famous model gaze as she shot a sultry glance to the camera for the X-rated bedroom selfie.
Image: naomi/Instagram) naomi/Instagram)
Naomi oozed sex appeal in the snap as she left her glossy raven locks loose and perfectly positioned her hair to cover her exposed chest.
The runway alumni also strategically placed a star emoji over her nude chest to adhere by Instagram's guidelines and cover her other nipple.
She accessorised her naked snap with a collection of jewelled bracelets and wore a subtle gold necklace over her bare body.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
The model shared a simple caption alongside the sizzling photo, writing: "Selfie Sunday", with moon and star emojis.
The intimate snap sent Instagram into meltdown and saw thousands of Naomi's supporters rush to the comment section to gush over her sexy display.
One thrilled fan wrote: "Gonna break the net with this one," followed by a flame emoji.
Image: Getty Images for Marc Jacobs) Getty Images for Marc Jacobs)
While another agreed, writing: "Don’t break the internet Ms.Naomi."
A third complimented her, adding: "Looking flaaaaaaawless x."
Naomi's sizzling selfie comes just hours after she stormed the London Fashion Week runway wearing a statement tracksuit for the Hilfiger TommyNow show.
Image: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Splash News / SplashNews.com) Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Splash News / SplashNews.com)
She confidently strutted down the London runway and showed off her perfected model walk while wearing a very baggy tracksuit ensemble with neon yellow features.
Naomi was joined on the runway by fellow supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Winnie Harlow and Candice Swanepoel.
Her appearance in London comes after she made a controversial statement with a bloody fake bullet hole on a dress during the capital's previous Fashion Week in September last year.
Image: PALACE LEE / SplashNews.com) PALACE LEE / SplashNews.com)
The 49-year-old model was celebrating after her Fashion For Relief fundraiser and changed into the politically-charged garment for her afterparty.
A source close the supermodel said: “Naomi knows how to make a statement with fashion.
"The whole event was about creating a better future for kids and it’s no surprise for her parting look of the night she chose to reference gun violence in America with everything that’s been in the news.”
Naomi previously described US gun statistics as “astounding”, and said: “Our communities and our children deserve to live in safe environments where they’re unthreatened by preventable violence.”
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thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Love Island Aftersun filming cancelled after Caroline Flack's death

Love Island Aftersun has been cancelled this evening after Caroline Flack 's tragic death .
ITV has decided to cancel tonight 's recording of Love Island spin-off Aftersun out of respect to Caroline Flack 's friends and family .
A lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that the 40-year-old took her own life and was found in her London flat on Saturday .
This comes after Saturday night 's Unseen Bits and Sunday night 's show were also scrapped , but tonight 's main show will still air with a tribute to the former presenter .
ApplauseStore , who process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Due to the recent news of Caroline Flack 's tragic passing , ITV has made the decision to cancel this evening 's recording of Aftersun out of respect for the star 's family and friends .
`` We apologise for this change but ask that you respect the show 's decision during this difficult time . ''
Laura Whitmore , who is hosting this series of Love Island , was due to host tonight 's Aftersun .
The presenter broke down on live radio yesterday as she described her close friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved to love .
Following the heartbreaking news of Caroline 's death , ITV made the decision to pull Saturday night 's episode of Love Island from the schedule and again on Sunday .
A spokesperson for the show has since confirmed Love Island will return tnight as usual - with the inclusion of a tribute to Caroline who presented the show for five years .
A statement read : Many people at ITV knew Caroline well and held her in great affection .
All of us are absolutely devastated at this tragic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Caroline ’ s representatives and the Love Island production team and given how close we still are to the news of Caroline ’ s tragic death we have decided not to broadcast tonight ’ s [ Feb 16 ] Love Island out of respect for Caroline ’ s family .
`` Love Island will return tomorrow night [ Feb 17 ] which will include a tribute to Caroline who will be forever in our hearts . ''
On today 's Good Morning Britain , Richard Madeley explained that ITV wanted to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close contact with Caroline .
The GMB host also referred to the `` domestic incident '' before Christmas where Caroline was alleged to have attacked her boyfriend Lewis Barton in her north London home .
Richard told viewers : `` We ought to say one thing .
ITV have asked us to make it clear , because there has been some discussion about this .
`` They did keep in close contact with Caroline since this incident , this domestic incident , and they were constantly offering her assistance and help .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear on this programme . ''
Reacting to the tragic news , ITV said in a statement on Saturday evening : `` Everybody at Love Island and ITV is shocked and saddened by this desperately sad news .
`` Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends . ''
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ITV SAY THEY KEPT IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH CAROLINE FLACK BEFORE HER TRAGIC DEATH
ITV SAY THEY KEPT IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH CAROLINE FLACK BEFORE HER TRAGIC DEATH
ITV has decided to cancel tonight's recording of Love Island Aftersun out of respect to Caroline Flack's friends and family
Love Island Aftersun has been cancelled this evening after Caroline Flack's tragic death.
ITV has decided to cancel tonight's recording of Love Island spin-off Aftersun out of respect to Caroline Flack's friends and family.
A lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that the 40-year-old took her own life and was found in her London flat on Saturday.
This comes after Saturday night's Unseen Bits and Sunday night's show were also scrapped, but tonight's main show will still air with a tribute to the former presenter.
ApplauseStore, who process tickets for Aftersun, texted viewers saying: "Due to the recent news of Caroline Flack's tragic passing, ITV has made the decision to cancel this evening's recording of Aftersun out of respect for the star's family and friends.
"We apologise for this change but ask that you respect the show's decision during this difficult time."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Laura Whitmore, who is hosting this series of Love Island, was due to host tonight's Aftersun.
The presenter broke down on live radio yesterday as she described her close friend as a woman with many struggles who loved to love.
Following the heartbreaking news of Caroline's death, ITV made the decision to pull Saturday night's episode of Love Island from the schedule and again on Sunday.
Image: BBC) BBC)
A spokesperson for the show has since confirmed Love Island will return tonight as usual - with the inclusion of a tribute to Caroline who presented the show for five years.
A statement read: Many people at ITV knew Caroline well and held her in great affection. All of us are absolutely devastated at this tragic news."
"After careful consultation between Caroline’s representatives and the Love Island production team and given how close we still are to the news of Caroline’s tragic death we have decided not to broadcast tonight’s [Feb 16] Love Island out of respect for Caroline’s family.
"Love Island will return tomorrow night [Feb 17] which will include a tribute to Caroline who will be forever in our hearts."
Image: ITV) ITV)
On today's Good Morning Britain, Richard Madeley explained that ITV wanted to "make it clear" they were in close contact with Caroline.
The GMB host also referred to the "domestic incident" before Christmas where Caroline was alleged to have attacked her boyfriend Lewis Barton in her north London home.
Richard told viewers: "We ought to say one thing. ITV have asked us to make it clear, because there has been some discussion about this.
"They did keep in close contact with Caroline since this incident, this domestic incident, and they were constantly offering her assistance and help.
"And they want us to make that clear on this programme."
Reacting to the tragic news, ITV said in a statement on Saturday evening: "Everybody at Love Island and ITV is shocked and saddened by this desperately sad news.
"Caroline was a much loved member of the Love Island team and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends."
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Breastfeeding mum's fake tan fail leaves baby boy 'looking like Homer Simpson'

While her partner was out and her baby was asleep , mum Keziah Jozefiak decided to apply a bit of fake tan , to get ready for a meal out later that night .
However , after covering herself in some Bondi Sands fake tan , her five-month-old son Raf woke up and became very hungry , very quickly .
The baby is exclusively breastfed , so the 20-year-old parent did n't think twice about picking him up for a feed .
But shortly after he 'd finished , she realised she 'd made a bit of a mistake .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mortgage advisor , could n't stop laughing when she caught a glimpse of her little boy , who had a circle of fake tan covering his lips , the bottom of his nose and his chin .
His hilarious appearance reminded the mum of Homer Simpson 's stubbled face in the cartoon show , The Simpsons .
She found it so amusing , she decided to share a snap of him on Twitter , where it went viral being liked more than 101,000 times .
Speaking about the fake tan fail , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down at Raf I just burst out laughing .
I could n't believe the tan had left his mouth looking like Homer .
`` Raf was asleep so I thought I could squeeze in some tanning time but he woke up starving mid tan .
`` It 's the first and definitely the last time I feed him with my tan still on .
It had n't actually occurred to me that the tan could transfer on to him . ''
She continued : `` I took a picture and sent it to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laughing as well .
Everyone is finding it hilarious and my mum rang me in tears she found it so funny . ''
Keziah says she usually tans once a week but applies it in the evening so it never comes into contact with her son .
It took an hour for the panicked mum to remove the dark colour from her baby 's face .
She added : `` It took me a solid hour to get the tan off his face properly , but he found the whole thing hilarious .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wipes and he looked shiny and clean after .
`` Fortunately , Bondi Sands tan is really good for your skin . ''

A five-month-old baby was left looking like a cartoon character from The Simpsons after breastfeeding as his mum forgot she was covered in fake tan at the time
While her partner was out and her baby was asleep, mum Keziah Jozefiak decided to apply a bit of fake tan, to get ready for a meal out later that night.
However, after covering herself in some Bondi Sands fake tan, her five-month-old son Raf woke up and became very hungry, very quickly.
The baby is exclusively breastfed, so the 20-year-old parent didn't think twice about picking him up for a feed.
But shortly after he'd finished, she realised she'd made a bit of a mistake.
Keziah, who is training to become a mortgage advisor, couldn't stop laughing when she caught a glimpse of her little boy, who had a circle of fake tan covering his lips, the bottom of his nose and his chin.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
His hilarious appearance reminded the mum of Homer Simpson's stubbled face in the cartoon show, The Simpsons.
She found it so amusing, she decided to share a snap of him on Twitter, where it went viral being liked more than 101,000 times.
Speaking about the fake tan fail, Keziah said: "When I looked down at Raf I just burst out laughing. I couldn't believe the tan had left his mouth looking like Homer.
"Raf was asleep so I thought I could squeeze in some tanning time but he woke up starving mid tan.
Image: Kennedy News and Media) Kennedy News and Media)
"It's the first and definitely the last time I feed him with my tan still on. It hadn't actually occurred to me that the tan could transfer on to him."
She continued: "I took a picture and sent it to my girl friends and they were all laughing as well. Everyone is finding it hilarious and my mum rang me in tears she found it so funny."
Keziah says she usually tans once a week but applies it in the evening so it never comes into contact with her son.
It took an hour for the panicked mum to remove the dark colour from her baby's face.
She added: "It took me a solid hour to get the tan off his face properly, but he found the whole thing hilarious.
"I used baby oil and baby wipes and he looked shiny and clean after.
"Fortunately, Bondi Sands tan is really good for your skin."


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Ernesto Valverde explains moment Barcelona's Champions League tie with Liverpool changed

A night that will live long in the memories of Liverpool fans , but one that Barcelona are desperate to forget .
Few predicted Liverpool would overturn a 3-0 deficit from the Champions League semi-final first leg last season , not least without the talents of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino .
Barcelona looked to have the tie sewn up after Lionel Messi 's stunning free-kick at the Nou Camp , and would have done had Ousmane Dembele converted a late chance .
But a trip to Anfield always had the slim potential for an upset , and former Barcelona @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up against it immediately .
`` In Liverpool , they scored a goal we wanted to avoid once we started the match , '' Valverde told the Star .
`` One goal would have advanced us .
They then scored two goals in a minute . ''
Divock Origi had given the Reds a shred of hope with a seventh minute goal , which galvanised the home support .
But the tie still hung in the balance with Barca only needing an away goal to all-but seal their progression .
The introduction of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , as the Dutchman scored a quick-fire brace to level the tie on aggregate , before Origi 's late clincher .
Valverde has since been relieved of his duties at Barcelona , but he feels the nature of the competition was to blame for his side 's defeat to the eventual champions .
`` These things happen , '' he added .
`` You always go on the side of the winner .
`` In the away match against Liverpool , we suffered a lot but were able to win [ at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League is very complicated to win , Europa League , World Cup , Euro Cup ... they are all tournaments that depend on one match or one situation . ''
The two sides could yet meet again in this season 's competition , with Champions League action returning this week .
Liverpool play the first leg of their last-16 encounter with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday , while Barcelona travel to Napoli next weekon February 25 .

Barcelona headed to Anfield for last season's Champions League semi-final second leg with a three-goal cushion, but capitulated and crashed out of the competition
A night that will live long in the memories of Liverpool fans, but one that Barcelona are desperate to forget.
Few predicted Liverpool would overturn a 3-0 deficit from the Champions League semi-final first leg last season, not least without the talents of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.
Barcelona looked to have the tie sewn up after Lionel Messi's stunning free-kick at the Nou Camp, and would have done had Ousmane Dembele converted a late chance.
But a trip to Anfield always had the slim potential for an upset, and former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde knew his team were up against it immediately.
"In Liverpool, they scored a goal we wanted to avoid once we started the match," Valverde told the Star.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
"One goal would have advanced us. They then scored two goals in a minute."
Divock Origi had given the Reds a shred of hope with a seventh minute goal, which galvanised the home support.
But the tie still hung in the balance with Barca only needing an away goal to all-but seal their progression.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
The introduction of Georginio Wijnaldum off the bench proved crucial however, as the Dutchman scored a quick-fire brace to level the tie on aggregate, before Origi's late clincher.
Valverde has since been relieved of his duties at Barcelona, but he feels the nature of the competition was to blame for his side's defeat to the eventual champions.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
"These things happen," he added. "You always go on the side of the winner.
"In the away match against Liverpool, we suffered a lot but were able to win [at home] by three goals.
"Champions League is very complicated to win, Europa League, World Cup, Euro Cup...they are all tournaments that depend on one match or one situation."
The two sides could yet meet again in this season's competition, with Champions League action returning this week.
Liverpool play the first leg of their last-16 encounter with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, while Barcelona travel to Napoli next weekon February 25.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Barcelona given permission to sign forward this month by La Liga

Barcelona have been permitted to sign a forward on an emergency basis in the next 15 days after the severity of Ousmane Dembele 's injury was confirmed .
France international Dembele faces six months out after tearing his hamstring , with the World Cup winner joining Luis Suarez on the sidelines as the Uruguayan recovers from knee surgery .
Suarez has been ruled out until May by the club , while the Catalans allowed two of their young forwards - Abel Ruiz and Carles Perez - to depart last month in a bid to raise some capital .
La Liga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sign and register a player outside of the transfer window if exceptional circumstances can be proved .
The newly-registered player must already be playing in one of the top two tiers in the Spanish game , or be a free agent .
Recently appointed Barca boss Quique Setien has Lionel Messi , Antoine Griezmann and Ansu Fati to choose from in attack , but the club will now add a new name to their squad within the next 15 days although they have missed the deadline to register the new forward for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Spanish-based players have been linked with a switch to the Nou Camp , with the former Middlesbrough forward Martin Braithwaite the latest name to emerge in the Spanish press .
Mundo Deportivo claim that the 28-year-old Danish international is being lined up for a switch from Leganes , who he only joined on a permanent deal in the summer having spent the second half of last season on loan there .
The former Arsenal and West Ham forward Lucas Perez and Real Sociedad 's Willian Jose , a previous target of Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move .

The Catalan giants have been given the green light by league bosses following injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Luiz Suarez, with a host of names linked to the club
Barcelona have been permitted to sign a forward on an emergency basis in the next 15 days after the severity of Ousmane Dembele's injury was confirmed.
France international Dembele faces six months out after tearing his hamstring, with the World Cup winner joining Luis Suarez on the sidelines as the Uruguayan recovers from knee surgery.
Suarez has been ruled out until May by the club, while the Catalans allowed two of their young forwards - Abel Ruiz and Carles Perez - to depart last month in a bid to raise some capital.
La Liga rules state that clubs may be permitted to sign and register a player outside of the transfer window if exceptional circumstances can be proved.
The newly-registered player must already be playing in one of the top two tiers in the Spanish game, or be a free agent.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Recently appointed Barca boss Quique Setien has Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Ansu Fati to choose from in attack, but the club will now add a new name to their squad within the next 15 days although they have missed the deadline to register the new forward for the Champions League.
A whole host of Spanish-based players have been linked with a switch to the Nou Camp, with the former Middlesbrough forward Martin Braithwaite the latest name to emerge in the Spanish press.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
Mundo Deportivo claim that the 28-year-old Danish international is being lined up for a switch from Leganes, who he only joined on a permanent deal in the summer having spent the second half of last season on loan there.
The former Arsenal and West Ham forward Lucas Perez and Real Sociedad's Willian Jose, a previous target of Tottenham, have also been linked with a move.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--ADVERTORIAL: Have bookies made a mistake making Man City Champions League favourites over Liverpool?

The Champions League knockout stages kick-off this week , and British bookies have thrown up a conundrum .
Liverpool have reached the last two Champions League finals , winning one .
They have played 26 Premier League matches this season , winning 25 and dropping points in only one encounter .
Manchester City re champions of England but have never reached a Champions League final .
They have played 25 Premier League matches this season , losing six and dropping points in another three .
When the two sides met at Anfield in November , Liverpool ran out victorious .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Liverpool facing fourth placed La Liga side Atletico Madrid in the round of 16 , while City face La Liga leaders Real Madrid .
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Twenty-two of the 23 bookies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have City as favourites , with only Betvictor making both teams 7/2 .
City were favourites even before UEFA 's shock decision to ban them from the next two Champions League tournaments polarised their need to win this year 's competition .
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Twenty two out of 23 bookies have made Man City favourites to win Champions League ahead of world champions Liverpool - are they right?
The Champions League knockout stages kick-off this week, and British bookies have thrown up a conundrum.
Liverpool have reached the last two Champions League finals, winning one. They have played 26 Premier League matches this season, winning 25 and dropping points in only one encounter.
Manchester City re champions of England but have never reached a Champions League final. They have played 25 Premier League matches this season, losing six and dropping points in another three.
When the two sides met at Anfield in November, Liverpool ran out victorious.
This week they return to European action, with Liverpool facing fourth placed La Liga side Atletico Madrid in the round of 16, while City face La Liga leaders Real Madrid .
And yet, City are the bookies favourites to win this season's Champions League!
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Thepools.com have installed City as 7/2 favourites to claim Europe's premier trophy, with Liverpool second favourites at 4/1 , ahead of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, both 6/1 , and PSG 13/2 .
And it's a recurring theme. Twenty-two of the 23 bookies listed by online odds checking tool Oddschecker have City as favourites, with only Betvictor making both teams 7/2.
City were favourites even before UEFA's shock decision to ban them from the next two Champions League tournaments polarised their need to win this year's competition.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Perhaps the bookies felt that while Liverpool's focus was squarely on ending their 30-year Premier League winning hiatus, City would be concentrating more on European glory?
Or maybe it's City's status as serial trophy winners under Pep Guardiola and the Spaniard's two Champions League triumphs with Barcelona which confirmed City's favourites' billing?
Maybe.
But second favourites' billing for the world champions with a proven Champions League track record still looks odd!


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Two men arrested over 'murder' of dad-of-six shot dead as he waited for daughter

Two men have been arrested in connection with the `` brutal murder '' of a father-of-six who was shot near Liverpool city centre .
James Taylor , 34 , died in February last year as he waited to collect one of his daughter 's from dance class .
The Liverpool fan was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene , reports Liverpool Echo .
Detectives from Merseyside Police have now arrested a 49-year-old man of no fixed abode and a 28-year-old man from Vauxhall on suspicion of conspiracy to murder .
They were questioned and released under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation .
Detectives believe the February 7 attack was targeted .
Police launched a re-appeal for information on the one year anniversary of Mr Taylor 's death .
The appeal sparked new details to emerge and the new arrests .
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said : `` Since our recent appeals one year on from the brutal murder of James , we have received more information from the community , and these two arrests are a further indication of the progress being made .
“ I ’ d like to thank everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you are yet to do so , be assured that what you know could be the key to putting those responsible before the courts .
If you ’ re fearful about repercussions , we understand , but there are ways to get information to us anonymously , and we will deal sensitively with anything you tell us . ''
Tributes described Mr Taylor , from West Derby , as a `` doting father to six children , loving husband , son and brother '' following his murder .
A family statement said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ selfless and caring family man who had time for everyone .
Although he was a proud supporter of Liverpool Football Club , his life really did revolve around his children ( four girls and two boys ) , his wife and wider family . ''

Merseyside Police has arrested two men following a re-appeal for information on the one-year anniversary of dad-of-six James Taylor who was was shot multiple times
Two men arrested over 'murder' of dad-of-six shot dead as he waited for daughter
Two men have been arrested in connection with the "brutal murder" of a father-of-six who was shot near Liverpool city centre.
James Taylor, 34, died in February last year as he waited to collect one of his daughter's from dance class.
The Liverpool fan was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene, reports Liverpool Echo.
Detectives from Merseyside Police have now arrested a 49-year-old man of no fixed abode and a 28-year-old man from Vauxhall on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
They were questioned and released under investigation. Eight more men remain under investigation.
Detectives believe the February 7 attack was targeted.
Police launched a re-appeal for information on the one year anniversary of Mr Taylor's death.
The appeal sparked new details to emerge and the new arrests.
Detective Chief Inspector Rachel Wilson said: "Since our recent appeals one year on from the brutal murder of James, we have received more information from the community, and these two arrests are a further indication of the progress being made.
“I’d like to thank everyone who has come forward so far but if you are yet to do so, be assured that what you know could be the key to putting those responsible before the courts. If you’re fearful about repercussions, we understand, but there are ways to get information to us anonymously, and we will deal sensitively with anything you tell us."
Tributes described Mr Taylor, from West Derby, as a "doting father to six children, loving husband, son and brother" following his murder.
A family statement said: “He was a kind, selfless and caring family man who had time for everyone. Although he was a proud supporter of Liverpool Football Club, his life really did revolve around his children (four girls and two boys), his wife and wider family."


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Amazon Alexa's new Whisper mode could be a lifesaver for sleep-deprived parents

From Apple ’ s Siri to Amazon ’ s Alexa , smart assistants are now staple features in many people ’ s daily lives .
Now , Amazon ’ s Alexa has a new skill that could be an absolute lifesaver for sleep-deprived parents .
The feature , called Whisper , means Alexa will respond to being whispered to by whispering back .
While Whisper launched on Alexa-enabled devices back in 2018 , it ’ s finally rolling out in the UK .
Amazon explained : “ Once Whisper Mode has been enabled and a command has been whispered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hushed tones , ensuring the rest of the household doesn ’ t wake up .
“ Now you can set an alarm or check what time your alarm is set without waking sleeping partners , or pets.
” The Whisper Mode launch comes amid new research by Amazon , which found that young families wake up three times per night on average , leading to a lack of sleep and family feuds .
Here ’ s how to set up Whisper Mode on your Alexa-enabled speaker .
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Amazon’s Alexa's new feature, called Whisper, means Alexa will respond to being whispered to by whispering back
Amazon Alexa's new Whisper mode could be a lifesaver for sleep-deprived parents
From Apple’s Siri to Amazon’s Alexa, smart assistants are now staple features in many people’s daily lives.
Now, Amazon’s Alexa has a new skill that could be an absolute lifesaver for sleep-deprived parents.
The feature, called Whisper, means Alexa will respond to being whispered to by whispering back.
While Whisper launched on Alexa-enabled devices back in 2018, it’s finally rolling out in the UK.
Amazon explained: “Once Whisper Mode has been enabled and a command has been whispered to Alexa, Alexa will also respond in hushed tones, ensuring the rest of the household doesn’t wake up.
Image: Amazon) Amazon)
“Now you can set an alarm or check what time your alarm is set without waking sleeping partners, or pets.”
The Whisper Mode launch comes amid new research by Amazon, which found that young families wake up three times per night on average, leading to a lack of sleep and family feuds.
Here’s how to set up Whisper Mode on your Alexa-enabled speaker.
Image: Getty) Getty)
How to set up Whisper mode on Alexa:
1. Open the Alexa app
2. Go to Settings
3. Next, click Voice Responses
4. Then activate Whispered Responses


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Brave Ruth Langsford breaks down over her sister's suicide after Caroline Flack death

Brave Ruth Langsford broke down over her sister 's suicides on today 's This Morning while discussing Caroline Flack 's tragic death .
A lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that the 40-year-old took her own life and was found in her London flat on Saturday .
Ruth experienced devastating heartbreak in June last year when elder sister Julia Johnson , 62 , took her own life at her family home in Lingfield , Surrey .
The inspiring This Morning presenter admitted she was left with many questions after her sister 's death as she asked what more she could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emma Kenny , Ruth admitted it was important that Caroline 's family are now provided with support to cope with their loss .
Ruth said : `` This happened in my family .
I remember my shock at that .
It ’ s the questions it leaves the families .
Reeling off a list of questions family members may have , Ruth said : `` I should have gone round .
I should have phoned .
I was going to go round .
I was going to phone .
Maybe I should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` You are left with the 'what ifs ' .
It 's her family now that think will need so much help . ''
Later on in the show , Ruth became emotional when former Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp started to tear up .
Nicola hit back at those saying Caroline chose to take her own life , insisting : : '' It is not a choice .
Suicide is something that happens when you don ’ t have a choice . ''
Stepping in , Ruth said : `` When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choice .
And that 's the sad thing for people left behind .
They say so many people loved you .
You did have a choice .
You could have called me , you could have called mum . ''
Admitting that Caroline herself had spoken about feeling like a burden , Nicola said : `` I think it 's worth people knowing what 's going on in someone 's head who suffers with mental health issues .
They feel like a burden ... '' Tearful Nicola , who started to choke up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they comforted each other while Eamonn Holmes took over .
After regaining her composure , brave Ruth grabbed some tissues for the pair .
This Morning viewers flocked to Twitter to lend their support to brave Ruth .
One viewer said : `` Poor Ruth , this must be so difficult for her after losing her sister to suicide recently .
I really feel for her ... '' A third said : `` Ruth and Nicola are really setting me off .
This really is just so heavy and breaks my heart '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 24-hour service available every day of the year .
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Ruth Langsford in tears over sister's suicide in wake of Caroline Flack death
Ruth Langsford in tears over sister's suicide in wake of Caroline Flack death
Ruth Langsford wiped away tears after bravely discussing the heartbreak of her own sister's suicide - admitting she was asking herself what more she could have done
Brave Ruth Langsford breaks down over her sister's suicide after Caroline Flack death
Brave Ruth Langsford broke down over her sister's suicides on today's This Morning while discussing Caroline Flack's tragic death.
A lawyer for the Flack family confirmed that the 40-year-old took her own life and was found in her London flat on Saturday.
Ruth experienced devastating heartbreak in June last year when elder sister Julia Johnson, 62, took her own life at her family home in Lingfield, Surrey.
The inspiring This Morning presenter admitted she was left with many questions after her sister's death as she asked what more she could have done.
While speaking to psychologist Emma Kenny, Ruth admitted it was important that Caroline's family are now provided with support to cope with their loss.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Ruth said: "This happened in my family. I remember my shock at that. It’s the questions it leaves the families.
Reeling off a list of questions family members may have, Ruth said: "I should have gone round. I should have phoned. I was going to go round. I was going to phone. Maybe I should have stayed longer."
She added: "You are left with the 'what ifs'. It's her family now that think will need so much help."
Image: Ruth Langsford/Instagram) Ruth Langsford/Instagram)
Later on in the show, Ruth became emotional when former Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp started to tear up.
Nicola hit back at those saying Caroline chose to take her own life, insisting: :"It is not a choice. Suicide is something that happens when you don’t have a choice."
Stepping in, Ruth said: "When you believe you don’t have a choice. And that's the sad thing for people left behind. They say so many people loved you. You did have a choice. You could have called me, you could have called mum."
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Admitting that Caroline herself had spoken about feeling like a burden, Nicola said: "I think it's worth people knowing what's going on in someone's head who suffers with mental health issues. They feel like a burden..."
Tearful Nicola, who started to choke up, then grabbed Ruth's hand as they comforted each other while Eamonn Holmes took over.
After regaining her composure, brave Ruth grabbed some tissues for the pair.
This Morning viewers flocked to Twitter to lend their support to brave Ruth.
One viewer said: "Poor Ruth, this must be so difficult for her after losing her sister to suicide recently. I really feel for her..."
"Poor Ruth, she's so brave," added another.
A third said: "Ruth and Nicola are really setting me off. This really is just so heavy and breaks my heart"
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--David Haye questions Tyson Fury 'gamble' ahead of Deontay Wilder rematch

David Haye has questioned Tyson Fury ’ s decision to change trainers ahead of his much anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder on Saturday night .
Fury split with former trainer Ben Davison in December and began working under ’ SugarHill ’ Steward , who grew up around the famous Kronk gym in Detroit .
Davison helped the Englishman make his boxing comeback after he ’ d battled depression , leading him to two victories before the dramatic draw with Wilder back in December 2018 .
However , the Gypsy King ’ s recent below-par performance in beating unheralded Otto Wallin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former world heavyweight champ Haye believes that could be a mistake .
He said : “ The main factor in this fight is the teams .
You 're fighting someone who only needs to hit you once and it 's over .
“ You need to make sure that your defence is better and more airtight than it has ever been before .
“ To trust that to someone who you 've had no history with is a big , big gamble in the biggest fight of your career .
“ If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life is on the line and you have one guy who has packed your parachutes 100 times in a row are you going to trust someone who you do n't know ... the answer is no .
“ You would n't feel comfortable with that ... the fact that Ben is not in his corner is the biggest factor in the fight.
” Fury ’ s first fight with Wilder ended in a controversial draw as many believed he ’ d done enough over 12 rounds to earn the decision .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice in the fight , with the 31-year-old somehow rising from the canvas in a dramatic 12th round .
The Bronze Bomber has 41 knockouts from 42 wins but Fury is the one opponent he ’ s faced that he ’ s failed to stop .
However , Haye believes the 34-year-old might end the contest inside the distance this time around .
He added : “ Fury needs to have another game plan as good as the first one was .
And I 'm not sure trusting someone he has n't got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do.
” Wilder will bid to make the 11th successful defence of his title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas .

Tyson Fury looks sharp in training one week out from Deontay Wilder fight
Tyson Fury looks sharp in training one week out from Deontay Wilder fight
Tyson Fury is now training under Javan 'SugarHill' Steward after splitting with former trainer Ben Davison in December
David Haye has questioned Tyson Fury’s decision to change trainers ahead of his much anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder on Saturday night.
Fury split with former trainer Ben Davison in December and began working under ’SugarHill’ Steward, who grew up around the famous Kronk gym in Detroit.
Davison helped the Englishman make his boxing comeback after he’d battled depression, leading him to two victories before the dramatic draw with Wilder back in December 2018.
However, the Gypsy King’s recent below-par performance in beating unheralded Otto Wallin saw him switch to Steward.
But former world heavyweight champ Haye believes that could be a mistake.
He said: “The main factor in this fight is the teams. You're fighting someone who only needs to hit you once and it's over.
Image: DIGITAL/EROTEME.CO.UK) DIGITAL/EROTEME.CO.UK)
“You need to make sure that your defence is better and more airtight than it has ever been before.
“To trust that to someone who you've had no history with is a big, big gamble in the biggest fight of your career.
“If you're going into a situation where your life is on the line and you have one guy who has packed your parachutes 100 times in a row are you going to trust someone who you don't know... the answer is no.
“You wouldn't feel comfortable with that... the fact that Ben is not in his corner is the biggest factor in the fight.”
Image: PA) PA)
Fury’s first fight with Wilder ended in a controversial draw as many believed he’d done enough over 12 rounds to earn the decision.
However, the WBC champion did knock him down twice in the fight, with the 31-year-old somehow rising from the canvas in a dramatic 12th round.
The Bronze Bomber has 41 knockouts from 42 wins but Fury is the one opponent he’s faced that he’s failed to stop.
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However, Haye believes the 34-year-old might end the contest inside the distance this time around.
He added: “Fury needs to have another game plan as good as the first one was. And I'm not sure trusting someone he hasn't got history with is the right thing to do.”
Wilder will bid to make the 11th successful defence of his title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Ashley Young makes Inter Milan declaration after first goal in Lazio loss

Ashley Young is adamant Inter Milan are still in the Serie A title race despite slipping to third after defeat to Lazio .
The former Man Utd star grabbed his first goal for his new side to give them the lead at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday , before Inter were pegged back in a 2-1 loss .
Young reacted quickest after Thomas Strakosha had parried out Antonio Candreva 's fierce drive , to volley the ball home on the stroke of half-time .
But Inter 's lead was short-lived , as Ciro Immobile levelled shortly after the break , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 69 minutes .
Speaking after the game , Young told Sky Sport Italia : `` The point is that we lost the game and I ’ d have preferred to not score and win , but that ’ s how it went.
” The loss means Inter have been leapfrogged in the table by Lazio , with three points now separating the Nerrazurri from league leaders Juventus .
All eyes are now on a huge upcoming showdown between Inter and Juve on March 1 , which will be pivotal in the overall title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got a lot of games coming up , we ’ ve got to dust ourselves off pretty quick and get ready for the next game .
“ Of course we ’ re still in it , there are plenty of games , plenty of points up for grabs and I ’ m sure we ’ ll get back to winning ways.
” Inter host Sampdoria next weekend , which is sandwiched between both legs of their last-32 Europa League tie with Ludogorets .
Juventus meanwhile secured a 2-0 win over Brescia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A curling free-kick from Paolo Dybala and a low strike from Juan Cuadrado ensured no points were dropped in Ronaldo 's absence .
Portuguese publication A Bola reported Ronaldo asked manager Maurizio Sarri to be rested from the clash , with more important fixtures ahead .

The former Man Utd star opened his Inter Milan account in Sunday's defeat to title rivals Lazio, but Young insists there are still plenty of twists and turns to come in Serie A
Ashley Young is adamant Inter Milan are still in the Serie A title race despite slipping to third after defeat to Lazio.
The former Man Utd star grabbed his first goal for his new side to give them the lead at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, before Inter were pegged back in a 2-1 loss.
Young reacted quickest after Thomas Strakosha had parried out Antonio Candreva's fierce drive, to volley the ball home on the stroke of half-time.
But Inter's lead was short-lived, as Ciro Immobile levelled shortly after the break, before Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored the winner on 69 minutes.
Speaking after the game, Young told Sky Sport Italia: "The point is that we lost the game and I’d have preferred to not score and win, but that’s how it went.”
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The loss means Inter have been leapfrogged in the table by Lazio, with three points now separating the Nerrazurri from league leaders Juventus.
All eyes are now on a huge upcoming showdown between Inter and Juve on March 1, which will be pivotal in the overall title race.
Young added: "We’ve got a lot of games coming up, we’ve got to dust ourselves off pretty quick and get ready for the next game.
“Of course we’re still in it, there are plenty of games, plenty of points up for grabs and I’m sure we’ll get back to winning ways.”
Inter host Sampdoria next weekend, which is sandwiched between both legs of their last-32 Europa League tie with Ludogorets.
Juventus meanwhile secured a 2-0 win over Brescia without the talents of talisman Cristiano Ronaldo.
A curling free-kick from Paolo Dybala and a low strike from Juan Cuadrado ensured no points were dropped in Ronaldo's absence.
Portuguese publication A Bola reported Ronaldo asked manager Maurizio Sarri to be rested from the clash, with more important fixtures ahead.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--'Sassy' girl, 7, gives dad feedback on her packed lunch in hilarious note

A `` sassy '' seven-year-old gave her dad the most hilarious feedback as to why she did n't eat the packed lunch he made her .
Pete Simson , 37 , asked his daughter whether she enjoyed the feast he prepared for , to which she simply told him to check the note in her lunchbox .
He said : `` I thought it might be a thank you or something but as soon as I saw the dishevelled sarnie in there I knew something was amiss '' , reports Bristol Live .
In brown pencil , she wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hate hummas '' .
Ouch !
Come on dad , sort it out ...
Speaking about the harsh but constructive criticism , Pete said : `` Well clearly , she wasn ’ t a fan of the sandwich I made her .
`` Pearl also hates sourdough , with that and the “ hummas ” she ’ ll never be a middle-class icon . ''
And although Pete was `` amused '' that Pearl had gone to so much trouble as to leave him a note , he was also `` horrified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the day .
He said : `` This is a very Pearl thing to do - she is what a casual observer might describe as 'sassy ' '' .
And whilst Pearl 's mum would say `` it ’ s the sign of a strong woman '' , Pete believes `` it ’ s plain insolence '' .
Looking back to when he was a boy - he said the `` sandwiches on crumbly bread '' his mum made were the `` worst '' - but he always made sure to eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I suppose it ’ s nice I ’ m following in a family tradition . ''
Hopefully , Pete 's learnt his lesson and wo n't be ruining Pearl 's day with `` hummas '' sandwiches again .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Paige Holland, Robin Murray)

Pete Simson's seven-year-old daughter left him a 'sassy' note in her lunchbox as to why she didn't eat her lunch, and it was gold
'Sassy' girl, 7, gives dad feedback on her packed lunch in hilarious note
A "sassy" seven-year-old gave her dad the most hilarious feedback as to why she didn't eat the packed lunch he made her.
Pete Simson, 37, asked his daughter whether she enjoyed the feast he prepared for, to which she simply told him to check the note in her lunchbox.
He said: "I thought it might be a thank you or something but as soon as I saw the dishevelled sarnie in there I knew something was amiss", reports Bristol Live.
In brown pencil, she wrote: "I NOT Etting my sandwish because I hate hummas".
Ouch! Come on dad, sort it out...
Image: SWNS Peter Simson /SWNS.COM) SWNS Peter Simson /SWNS.COM)
Speaking about the harsh but constructive criticism, Pete said: "Well clearly, she wasn’t a fan of the sandwich I made her.
"Pearl also hates sourdough, with that and the “hummas” she’ll never be a middle-class icon."
And although Pete was "amused" that Pearl had gone to so much trouble as to leave him a note, he was also "horrified" that she might have been hungry throughout the day.
He said: "This is a very Pearl thing to do - she is what a casual observer might describe as 'sassy'".
And whilst Pearl's mum would say "it’s the sign of a strong woman", Pete believes "it’s plain insolence".
Looking back to when he was a boy - he said the "sandwiches on crumbly bread" his mum made were the "worst" - but he always made sure to eat them.
Continuing to say: "I suppose it’s nice I’m following in a family tradition."
Hopefully, Pete's learnt his lesson and won't be ruining Pearl's day with "hummas" sandwiches again.


thedailymirror--2020-02-17--Storm Dennis: Fears for three missing Brits as country battered by wind and rain

Fears are growing for three people who disappeared at the weekend as Storm Dennis battered Britain .
Leon Ford , 32 , from Guildford in Surrey , has also not been seen since around 2am on Saturday .
And a 36-year-old woman , who has not been identified , disappeared in the early hours of Sunday morning after leaving a nightclub and running into the water .
Three metre waves made it impossible to reach her , and she has still not been found .
This morning West Mercia Police said they were looking for a woman swept into flood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a statement the force said the search will now be a `` recovery '' operation .
A Surrey Police spokesman said police are anxious about Leon as his disappearance coincided with the weekend 's extreme weather .
He said : “ Leon is described as being white British , 6ft 2in in height , and of slim build with fair , ginger hair , short on the sides and longer on top .
“ He has piercings in his eyebrow and nose , has a tattoo of three stars on the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his arms and body .
“ He was last seen wearing blue jeans , white top , black jacket and brown boots .
“ It is believed that Leon may also have links and friendships in St Austell , Cornwall.
” Meanwhile , a helicopter spent the night looking for the missing woman in Brighton , but she still has n't been found .
Chief Superintendent Nev Kemp , from Sussex Police , said : `` Police and the coastguard searched for several hours in very difficult and dangerous weather but have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will continue to be vigilant for any sightings along the beach .
`` The sea was very rough indeed overnight and we always urge people to be very careful and stay away from the water 's edge anywhere along the coast when the weather is so bad . ''
Chief Superintendent Tom Harding of West Mercia Police said : `` Last night for safety reasons and with a heavy heart , the rescue operation was called off .
`` It was not a decision that any of the emergency services took lightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were co-ordinating the operation took the decision as conditions became extremely challenging due to darkness and fast flowing flood water .
`` The search has continued this morning , including the use of the police helicopter .
`` Sadly , however , due to the circumstances of the length of time in the water and other conditions we believe that this will now be a recovery rather than rescue operation .
`` Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers .
`` A man was recovered from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident , and was airlifted to hospital where he currently remains in a stable condition . ''
Police are meanwhile searching for a missing jogger who vanished in Farnborough , Hants , but have not linked her disappearance to the storm .
Jogger Lisa Hale , 40 , has not been seen since Friday night .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said : “ Lisa is described as white , slim , with short black hair , glasses , and has a tooth missing on the left hand side of her mouth at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her leg , a tattoo on her lower back and a tattoo of a gecko on her shoulder . ''
A record number of flood warnings remain in place because of torrential rain .
Storm Dennis is expected to continue battering Britain today with thousands being evacuated from their homes .
Tragically three people have already died .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Liam McInerney, Dave Burke)

Police are searching for a woman who ran into the sea in Brighton after leaving a nightclub, and this morning West Mercia Police said a woman had been swept into floodwater near near Tenbury in Worcestershire
Storm Dennis: Fears for two missing Brits as country battered by wind and rain
Fears are growing for two people who disappeared at the weekend as Storm Dennis battered Britain.
A 36-year-old woman, who has not been identified, disappeared in the early hours of Sunday morning after leaving a nightclub and running into the water.
Three metre waves made it impossible to reach her, and she has still not been found.
This morning West Mercia Police said they were looking for a woman swept into flood water near near Tenbury in Worcestershire.
In a statement the force said the search will now be a "recovery" operation.
Image: eddie mitchell) eddie mitchell)
Meanwhile, a helicopter spent the night looking for the missing woman in Brighton, but she still hasn't been found.
Chief Superintendent Nev Kemp, from Sussex Police, said: "Police and the coastguard searched for several hours in very difficult and dangerous weather but have been unable to locate the woman.
"We will continue to be vigilant for any sightings along the beach.
"The sea was very rough indeed overnight and we always urge people to be very careful and stay away from the water's edge anywhere along the coast when the weather is so bad.''
Chief Superintendent Tom Harding of West Mercia Police said: "Last night for safety reasons and with a heavy heart, the rescue operation was called off.
Image: eddie mitchell) eddie mitchell)
"It was not a decision that any of the emergency services took lightly, but Fire and Rescue colleagues who were co-ordinating the operation took the decision as conditions became extremely challenging due to darkness and fast flowing flood water.
"The search has continued this morning, including the use of the police helicopter.
"Sadly, however, due to the circumstances of the length of time in the water and other conditions we believe that this will now be a recovery rather than rescue operation.
"Her family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
"A man was recovered from the water as a result of the same incident, and was airlifted to hospital where he currently remains in a stable condition."
Police are meanwhile searching for a missing jogger who vanished in Farnborough, Hants, but have not linked her disappearance to the storm.
Image: Hampshire Police/Triangle News) Hampshire Police/Triangle News)
Jogger Lisa Hale, 40, has not been seen since Friday night.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: “Lisa is described as white, slim, with short black hair, glasses, and has a tooth missing on the left hand side of her mouth at the front.
"She has a tattoo on her leg, a tattoo on her lower back and a tattoo of a gecko on her shoulder."
A record number of flood warnings remain in place because of torrential rain.
Storm Dennis is expected to continue battering Britain today with thousands being evacuated from their homes.
Tragically three people have already died.


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