thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Just Eat is giving customers 20% off ASOS vouchers with takeaway orders

When it comes to shopping for a new wardrobe , you can work up quite the appetite or you 've been looking for way to make a saving on your next new purchases from ASOS ?
Well that ’ s where food delivery platform , Just Eat , comes in .
From today , 19th October 2020 until 2nd November 2020 , Just Eat customers will be able to download an exclusive 20 % ASOS discount code when they place a food delivery order .
Customers will be able to use the code until 11:59pm the day after they place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wait for their delivery to arrive , they can spend time feasting their eyes on ASOS .
Whether you are looking for seasonal trends like oversized collars and chunky boots or simply stocking up on winter basics , there is something for everyone .
It could be a good excuse to get ahead on some Christmas shopping too .
Just place your order through the Just Eat website or via the app which is available from the App Store for Apple or Google Play for Android .
Andrew Kenny , UK Managing Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Just Eat we know our customers love getting a good deal which is why we ’ ve partnered with ASOS to offer this delicious discount .
For both food and fashion lovers , this is a great opportunity to treat yourself.
” For more information and the terms and conditions , you can read about those here .
We ’ ve taken a look at the ASOS website for some items we can ’ t wait to have in our wardrobe and now , we ’ ll be able to get them for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sleeping , does n't mean your skin is .
This night oil has been designed to help reduce dark spots , fines lines and signs of premature ageing while balancing uneven tone and improving moisture levels .
It contains rosehip , bakuchiol , coenzymeq10 and supercharged omega-rich oils .
Featuring the signature Nike branding , these trainers contain React foam midsole provides lightweight cushioning .
The durable rubber outsole makes for comfortable and stylish training .
There ’ s also a textured grip tread to prevent from any slipping whilst running .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opened hoop styles .
We love the chic textured , beaded bands and butterfly back keeps your earring in place .
We can ’ t get enough of this blazer - perfect to throw over any outfit .
The double-breasted style and single button fastening has a chest pocket and side pocket details , a great place to store your phone and essentials .
The oversized fit makes for relaxed and roomy wear .
Now wearing a mask has become the norm , who said it has to be boring ?
This pack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pleated , multi-layer construction .
The elasticated scrunchie straps make for comfortable wear and they ’ re washable .
Just make sure they ’ re done on a high heat .
ASOS DESIGN Jumper with V-Neck and Sleeve Stitch Detail in Dusky Pink - £28 How gorgeous is this jumper ?
Perfect to pop over a plain tee and wear with jeans or skirt .
It features a v-neck design with drop shoulders .
It has a relaxed fit in a slouchy cut which makes for snuggly wearing this autumn .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20 % at ASOS and want £5 off your next Just Eat takeaway , TopCashback are offering customers just that .
This means that TopCashback will refund £5 on purchases of £10 and over at Just Eat .
The £5 cashback at Just Eat starts from 01/10/2020 and the offer end date is 29/11/2020 at 10am .
Sadly this offer from TopCashback and Just Eat is only available for new members only or those who have no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback .
This offer can only be redeemed once per household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If a member applies for the offer from the same household as an already successful purchase , it will be declined .

With a 20% off discount up for grabs with your next Just Eat order, this limited time offer is only on for just two weeks so you'll need to be quick
When it comes to shopping for a new wardrobe, you can work up quite the appetite or you've been looking for way to make a saving on your next new purchases from ASOS? Well that’s where food delivery platform, Just Eat, comes in.
From today, 19th October 2020 until 2nd November 2020, Just Eat customers will be able to download an exclusive 20% ASOS discount code when they place a food delivery order.
Customers will be able to use the code until 11:59pm the day after they place their food order, so whilst they wait for their delivery to arrive, they can spend time feasting their eyes on ASOS.
Whether you are looking for seasonal trends like oversized collars and chunky boots or simply stocking up on winter basics, there is something for everyone. It could be a good excuse to get ahead on some Christmas shopping too.
Just place your order through the Just Eat website or via the app which is available from the App Store for Apple or Google Play for Android.
Andrew Kenny, UK Managing Director at Just Eat said; “At Just Eat we know our customers love getting a good deal which is why we’ve partnered with ASOS to offer this delicious discount. For both food and fashion lovers, this is a great opportunity to treat yourself.”
For more information and the terms and conditions, you can read about those here.
We’ve taken a look at the ASOS website for some items we can’t wait to have in our wardrobe and now, we’ll be able to get them for less.
Top ASOS picks:
Just because you’re sleeping, doesn't mean your skin is. This night oil has been designed to help reduce dark spots, fines lines and signs of premature ageing while balancing uneven tone and improving moisture levels. It contains rosehip, bakuchiol, coenzymeq10 and supercharged omega-rich oils.
Featuring the signature Nike branding, these trainers contain React foam midsole provides lightweight cushioning. The durable rubber outsole makes for comfortable and stylish training. There’s also a textured grip tread to prevent from any slipping whilst running.
This pack contains three different sized, gorgeous opened hoop styles. We love the chic textured, beaded bands and butterfly back keeps your earring in place.
We can’t get enough of this blazer - perfect to throw over any outfit. The double-breasted style and single button fastening has a chest pocket and side pocket details, a great place to store your phone and essentials. The oversized fit makes for relaxed and roomy wear.
Now wearing a mask has become the norm, who said it has to be boring? This pack of three masks contains mixed prints with a pleated, multi-layer construction. The elasticated scrunchie straps make for comfortable wear and they’re washable. Just make sure they’re done on a high heat.
How gorgeous is this jumper? Perfect to pop over a plain tee and wear with jeans or skirt. It features a v-neck design with drop shoulders. It has a relaxed fit in a slouchy cut which makes for snuggly wearing this autumn.
Now if you’re not fussed about 20% at ASOS and want £5 off your next Just Eat takeaway, TopCashback are offering customers just that.
This means that TopCashback will refund £5 on purchases of £10 and over at Just Eat. The £5 cashback at Just Eat starts from 01/10/2020 and the offer end date is 29/11/2020 at 10am.
Sadly this offer from TopCashback and Just Eat is only available for new members only or those who have no previous purchases or cashback through TopCashback.
This offer can only be redeemed once per household on a first come first served basis. If a member applies for the offer from the same household as an already successful purchase, it will be declined.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Strictly's Shirley warns Maisie Smith not to get cocky after being tipped to win

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has warned bookie 's favourite Maisie Smith not to get cocky over her impressive head start .
EastEnders actress Maisie , 19 , is dancing with professional choreographer Gorka Marquez in the competition this year .
She has previously competed in Strictly 's Children in Need special and is also a trained dancer .
In recent days she has soared to the top spot as this year 's predicted winner after bookmakers slashed her odds to 2-1 .
But despite her convincingly good start , Shirley , 60 , has revealed the actress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if she wants to lift the Glitterball trophy .
On Maisie 's head start , Shirley told The Sun : `` I know she won the special but if I was Maisie I would n't take anything for granted because doing one dance is not like doing 10 weeks .
`` You 've got to be there and you 've got to be full on and you 've got to go the whole nine yards .
`` You could see the competitive spirit , you could feel it .
These people all look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ready to move forward . ''
Shirley also admitted comedian Bill Bailey should not be underestimated .
Bill is dancing with Oti Mabuse and Shirley is convinced he has an interesting side which will be unleashed in the new series , and is excited to see where he will go in the competition .
She told fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood he may not be the expected novelty act like ex-politician Ed Balls when he appeared on the show in 2018 .
Shirley said he began `` rotating his hips '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding it was `` actually amazing '' .
The judge is thrilled to see what is in store for the rest of the celebrities and their dancing partners .
She is particularly excited to see Nicola Adams and Katya Jones dance together as Strictly 's first ever same-sex couple .
Shirley told Mirror Online : `` I 'm very excited about the same-sex couple .
That 's long overdue . ''
*Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One .
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Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas has issued a warning to Maisie Smith and advised her not to get cocky despite having an impressive head start on the show
Strictly's Shirley Ballas warns Maisie Smith not to get cocky after being tipped to win
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has warned bookie's favourite Maisie Smith not to get cocky over her impressive head start.
EastEnders actress Maisie, 19, is dancing with professional choreographer Gorka Marquez in the competition this year.
She has previously competed in Strictly's Children in Need special and is also a trained dancer.
In recent days she has soared to the top spot as this year's predicted winner after bookmakers slashed her odds to 2-1.
But despite her convincingly good start, Shirley, 60, has revealed the actress needs to put in everything and more if she wants to lift the Glitterball trophy.
Image: BBC/Guy Levy) BBC/Guy Levy)
On Maisie's head start, Shirley told The Sun : "I know she won the special but if I was Maisie I wouldn't take anything for granted because doing one dance is not like doing 10 weeks.
"You've got to be there and you've got to be full on and you've got to go the whole nine yards.
"You could see the competitive spirit, you could feel it. These people all look like they were at the starting block, ready to move forward."
Shirley also admitted comedian Bill Bailey should not be underestimated.
Bill is dancing with Oti Mabuse and Shirley is convinced he has an interesting side which will be unleashed in the new series, and is excited to see where he will go in the competition.
She told fellow judge Craig Revel Horwood he may not be the expected novelty act like ex-politician Ed Balls when he appeared on the show in 2018.
Image: maisiesmithofficial/Instagram) maisiesmithofficial/Instagram)
Shirley said he began "rotating his hips" and she "wasn't expecting it", adding it was "actually amazing".
The judge is thrilled to see what is in store for the rest of the celebrities and their dancing partners.
She is particularly excited to see Nicola Adams and Katya Jones dance together as Strictly's first ever same-sex couple.
Shirley told Mirror Online: "I'm very excited about the same-sex couple. That's long overdue."
*Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Domino’s employee brutally rates customers orders in hilarious video

When it comes to ordering a pizza , everyone has strong opinions when it comes to acceptable toppings .
Some prefer pepperoni , while others opt for a classic Margarita , and there 's always a row over whether you should add pineapple or not .
If you have ever wondered what employees think of your order , then you might be enjoying the trend of people taking to TikTok to offer up kitchen secrets in some of our favourite chains .
One McDonald 's employee went viral recently after sharing how to make sure you always get fresh fries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man from Miami attracted thousands of viewers when he documented his trip to try a pub carvery for the first time , although he left people divided over his condiment choices .
Now one woman has shared her experience of working at Domino 's Pizza - and what she really thinks of people 's orders .
The pizza employee , who posts on the account @ nonatheloner , shared a video of her time in the kitchen which has attracted more than 120,000 views .
The caption said : `` Rating people 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself in the morning . ''
The video begins with two pizzas being cooked but the woman is n't impressed .
On the screen , she rates it minus three out of ten , adding : `` Who wants a pizza at 11.10am .
Normal pizza toppings '' but drops them down to a minus six for ordering by phone .
The next order - a delicious looking pepperoni pizza - gets a higher approval rating , with the caption : `` 7/10 , normal time for lunch , basic b*tch , plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' But the next pizza - an individual portion - gets some harsh feedback , with the woman asking : `` How is that going to fill you up ? ''
although she adds a point for it not having a BBQ base .
The TikTok user appears to have saved her praise for the next order - which she rates a whopping 10369/10 .
The cheesy looking pizza is topped with sausage and pepperoni and there 's also a side of cookies in the oven .
`` An amazing choice .
Best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are peng , '' the caption raves .
But the next customer - who ordered a pizza with sweetcorn - only gets five out of ten , and that 's thanks to them requesting side orders which did n't need any dough to be cooked .
The woman 's video has racked up 4759 likes and more than 60 comments since being uploaded to TikTok .
Many customers shared their favourite orders , with one customer complaining `` When I order Dominos there ai n't enough toppings . ''
A second asked : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's the best one lmaoooo . ''

A Domino's employee has gone viral after sharing a video of herself rating customers orders at the national pizza chain on social media thanks to her strong opinions
When it comes to ordering a pizza, everyone has strong opinions when it comes to acceptable toppings.
Some prefer pepperoni, while others opt for a classic Margarita, and there's always a row over whether you should add pineapple or not.
If you have ever wondered what employees think of your order, then you might be enjoying the trend of people taking to TikTok to offer up kitchen secrets in some of our favourite chains.
One McDonald's employee went viral recently after sharing how to make sure you always get fresh fries from the national chain.
And a man from Miami attracted thousands of viewers when he documented his trip to try a pub carvery for the first time, although he left people divided over his condiment choices.
Image: nonatheloner/Tiktok) nonatheloner/Tiktok)
Now one woman has shared her experience of working at Domino's Pizza - and what she really thinks of people's orders.
The pizza employee, who posts on the account @nonatheloner, shared a video of her time in the kitchen which has attracted more than 120,000 views.
The caption said: "Rating people's Dominos orders bc I'm bored by myself in the morning."
Image: nonatheloner/Tiktok) nonatheloner/Tiktok)
The video begins with two pizzas being cooked but the woman isn't impressed.
On the screen, she rates it minus three out of ten, adding: "Who wants a pizza at 11.10am. Normal pizza toppings" but drops them down to a minus six for ordering by phone.
The next order - a delicious looking pepperoni pizza - gets a higher approval rating, with the caption: "7/10, normal time for lunch, basic b*tch, plus 2 points for being called Radbert."
Image: nonatheloner/Tiktok) nonatheloner/Tiktok)
But the next pizza - an individual portion - gets some harsh feedback, with the woman asking: "How is that going to fill you up?" although she adds a point for it not having a BBQ base.
The TikTok user appears to have saved her praise for the next order - which she rates a whopping 10369/10.
The cheesy looking pizza is topped with sausage and pepperoni and there's also a side of cookies in the oven.
"An amazing choice. Best value pizza for topping amount. Cookies are peng," the caption raves.
But the next customer - who ordered a pizza with sweetcorn - only gets five out of ten, and that's thanks to them requesting side orders which didn't need any dough to be cooked.
The woman's video has racked up 4759 likes and more than 60 comments since being uploaded to TikTok.
Many customers shared their favourite orders, with one customer complaining "When I order Dominos there ain't enough toppings."
A second asked: "What's wrong with Texas bbq it's the best one lmaoooo."
Another joked: "Pizza @11am = dying of a hangover."


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--1,000 to be evacuated from tower blocks 'immediately' over fire safety fears

Thousands of residents will be evacuated from six tower blocks in west London 'immediately ' over serious fire safety issues .
The Paragon Estate blocks , the largest of which is 17-storeys , are home to hundreds of leaseholders , tenants and of university students .
The blocks ' fire safety issues including cladding and fire breaks were first uncovered following the Grenfell Tower disaster .
But further inspections since have uncovered more issues - prompted Notting Hill Genesis ' ( NHG ) to declare it would evacuate the blocks this week .
The housing association confirmed in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blocks , located in Brentford .
Are you affected by this story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk Some of the buildings are populated by students , mainly from Imperial College and University of West London .
NHG said residents will be housed elsewhere including in hotels , while the works are carried out .
Households that were presently self-isolating with coronavirus would be kept together , the housing provider added .
Inside Housing reported how Notting Hill Genesis had sued the developers of the block shortly after the Grenfell tragedy , when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alarm over tower blocks ' fire safety .
The housing association accused the blocks ' developers of “ an unacceptably poor level of design and workmanship ” in 2018 .
The publication reports the move is significant as the first major post-Grenfell twoer blocks evacuation over fire safety issues after since the Chalcots Estates in Camden .
Scores of tower blocks and leaseholders around England remain in limbo as questions remain over who will foot bills for re-cladding and fire safety works mounting into the millions of pounds .
NHG has not ruled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Housing .
In the meantime , it said it would shift out all residents from the 1,059-home blocks after its safety review uncovered concerns the construction of the building could put its residents at risk .
NHG said all residents living in Paragon – about 1,000 people in total presently – will be asked to leave immediately : `` In order to protect their health and safety while further investigative work is undertaken . ''
It described the reasons for emptying out the blocks now as a 'multitude of fire risks . '
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , part of The Berkeley Group plc .
The estate was owned initially by the former Presentation Housing Association , which became part of Notting Hill Housing – now NHG – in 2009 .
It was hailed at the time as one of the largest modular housing developments to be constructed off-site in the UK .
More investigation was needed on the block to determine the level of works needing to be carried out , it said .
NHG said it would ensure that all residents living in the Paragon Estate were able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will also work with residents to find a longer-term solution to their housing needs .
Cladding checks in line with the new post-Grenfell Government guidance had triggered a series of safety checks , which had revealed further problems with the development , NHG added .
The housing association had introduced waking watches , temporary alarms , and introducing simultaneous evacuation procedures .
But the latest technical advice following inspection had sparked action , it said .
The housing association added that it would ensure that all Paragon residents could access safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would work with them to find longer-term solutions to their housing needs .
“ First , I want to say how sorry we are to residents that we have had to take this action and disrupt their lives .
But , as a not-for-profit housing association , our priority is to provide safe , affordable housing .
`` We always ensure the wellbeing of our residents , so while we are incredibly disappointed to have to make this decision , we believe that we have no choice but to ask people to leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I understand that Paragon residents may feel angry or alarmed by this news , as they have every right to be .
This is a very distressing time and we are genuinely sorry for the huge amount of disruption and uncertainty that this situation will cause .
“ This is a complex situation and we don ’ t yet have all the answers .
We are working to uncover the full extent of the issues at Paragon so that we can provide residents with clarity about time-scales , next steps and options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it would also provide financial support to people affected by the move .
Earlier this month a university student isolating at the block along with her three flatmates told media the rent cost the renters about £9,250 a year plus £179 in rent a week each .

Hundreds of students and residents will have to 'immediately' leave the six tower block Paragon Estate housing development managed by Notting Hill Genesis in Brentford, west London
More than 1,000 to be evacuated from tower blocks 'immediately' over fire safety issues
Thousands of residents will be evacuated from six tower blocks in west London 'immediately' over serious fire safety issues.
The Paragon Estate blocks, the largest of which is 17-storeys, are home to hundreds of leaseholders, tenants and of university students.
The blocks' fire safety issues including cladding and fire breaks were first uncovered following the Grenfell Tower disaster.
But further inspections since have uncovered more issues - prompted Notting Hill Genesis' (NHG) to declare it would evacuate the blocks this week.
The housing association confirmed in a statement today it would be re-homing residents of the blocks, located in Brentford.
Are you affected by this story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Some of the buildings are populated by students, mainly from Imperial College and University of West London.
NHG said residents will be housed elsewhere including in hotels, while the works are carried out.
Households that were presently self-isolating with coronavirus would be kept together, the housing provider added.
Inside Housing reported how Notting Hill Genesis had sued the developers of the block shortly after the Grenfell tragedy, when it found fire safety issues amid nationwide alarm over tower blocks' fire safety.
The housing association accused the blocks' developers of “an unacceptably poor level of design and workmanship” in 2018.
The publication reports the move is significant as the first major post-Grenfell twoer blocks evacuation over fire safety issues after since the Chalcots Estates in Camden.
Scores of tower blocks and leaseholders around England remain in limbo as questions remain over who will foot bills for re-cladding and fire safety works mounting into the millions of pounds.
NHG has not ruled out demolition long-term, according to Inside Housing.
In the meantime, it said it would shift out all residents from the 1,059-home blocks after its safety review uncovered concerns the construction of the building could put its residents at risk.
NHG said all residents living in Paragon – about 1,000 people in total presently – will be asked to leave immediately: "In order to protect their health and safety while further investigative work is undertaken."
It described the reasons for emptying out the blocks now as a 'multitude of fire risks.'
The blocks were developed by Berkeley First, part of The Berkeley Group plc.
The estate was owned initially by the former Presentation Housing Association, which became part of Notting Hill Housing – now NHG – in 2009.
It was hailed at the time as one of the largest modular housing developments to be constructed off-site in the UK.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
More investigation was needed on the block to determine the level of works needing to be carried out, it said.
NHG said it would ensure that all residents living in the Paragon Estate were able to access safe alternative accommodation this week. It will also work with residents to find a longer-term solution to their housing needs.
Cladding checks in line with the new post-Grenfell Government guidance had triggered a series of safety checks, which had revealed further problems with the development, NHG added.
The housing association had introduced waking watches, temporary alarms, and introducing simultaneous evacuation procedures. But the latest technical advice following inspection had sparked action, it said.
The housing association added that it would ensure that all Paragon residents could access safe alternative accommodation this week, and then would work with them to find longer-term solutions to their housing needs.
NHG group chief executive: Kate Davies said:
“First, I want to say how sorry we are to residents that we have had to take this action and disrupt their lives. But, as a not-for-profit housing association, our priority is to provide safe, affordable housing.
"We always ensure the wellbeing of our residents, so while we are incredibly disappointed to have to make this decision, we believe that we have no choice but to ask people to leave their homes on the Paragon estate.
“I understand that Paragon residents may feel angry or alarmed by this news, as they have every right to be. This is a very distressing time and we are genuinely sorry for the huge amount of disruption and uncertainty that this situation will cause.
“This is a complex situation and we don’t yet have all the answers. We are working to uncover the full extent of the issues at Paragon so that we can provide residents with clarity about time-scales, next steps and options as quickly as possible."
NHG said it would also provide financial support to people affected by the move.
Earlier this month a university student isolating at the block along with her three flatmates told media the rent cost the renters about £9,250 a year plus £179 in rent a week each.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Per Mertesacker provides theory on Mesut Ozil's exclusion from Arsenal team

Mesut Ozil 's former Arsenal teammate Per Mertesacker believes matters in the player 's personal life may have contributed to his lack of action on the pitch .
Ozil has been completely frozen out of the team by manager Mikel Arteta , and has not played a minute of football for the Gunners since March .
There were rumours he could be sold in the summer but a transfer never materialised , and it seems almost certain he will now leave on a free at the end of the season when his contract expires .
It is yet to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an Arsenal shirt again , but speaking on the Klick and Rush podcast Mertesacker , who is now the club 's academy chief , stated his belief that Ozil 's focus may have switched recently .
`` A lot has changed away from the field , '' Mertesacker said .
`` He got married , has a family .
Perhaps his focus has changed .
Nevertheless , he is still happy and happy to play football .
`` He 's the only player I 've played with for three teams - Bremen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So I 'm very sorry that he 's currently in a situation where he 's not really used . ''
Ozil was recently left out of Arteta 's squad for the Europa League group stages , meaning his only opportunity for game-time will be in domestic competitions for the foreseeable future .
Speaking recently on the decision to omit both Ozil and Sokratis from Europe , Arteta said : `` I spoke to them face to face before I released the squad and I explained the reason why the numbers that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell them that , but these are the restrictions and the rules .
`` We have to respect that decision and try to train in the best possible way to help the team in that moment and see what happens in December . ''
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The German midfielder has not played for the Gunners since March and his former teammate believes he may have been distracted by off-field matters
Mesut Ozil's former Arsenal teammate Per Mertesacker believes matters in the player's personal life may have contributed to his lack of action on the pitch.
Ozil has been completely frozen out of the team by manager Mikel Arteta, and has not played a minute of football for the Gunners since March.
There were rumours he could be sold in the summer but a transfer never materialised, and it seems almost certain he will now leave on a free at the end of the season when his contract expires.
It is yet to be seen if the 32-year-old is ever seen in an Arsenal shirt again, but speaking on the Klick and Rush podcast Mertesacker, who is now the club's academy chief, stated his belief that Ozil's focus may have switched recently.
Image: Arsenal FC) Arsenal FC)
"A lot has changed away from the field," Mertesacker said. "He got married, has a family. Perhaps his focus has changed. Nevertheless, he is still happy and happy to play football.
"He's the only player I've played with for three teams - Bremen, Arsenal and also at the DFB. So I'm very sorry that he's currently in a situation where he's not really used."
Ozil was recently left out of Arteta's squad for the Europa League group stages, meaning his only opportunity for game-time will be in domestic competitions for the foreseeable future.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Speaking recently on the decision to omit both Ozil and Sokratis from Europe, Arteta said: "I spoke to them face to face before I released the squad and I explained the reason why the numbers that we had. It was really difficult to tell them that, but these are the restrictions and the rules.
"We have to respect that decision and try to train in the best possible way to help the team in that moment and see what happens in December."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Coronavirus 'moving out of big cities' with sharpest rises now in suburban towns

Sharp rises in coronavirus cases are moving from big cities and into suburbia and smaller towns in England , latest figures suggest .
In Manchester , Nottingham , Sheffield and Newcastle , weekly rates of new coronavirus case rose rapidly at the end of September - coinciding with the start of the new university term , but where levels are now coming down .
But the rates have been decreasing for several days , suggesting they are on a downward trend rather than a temporary dip .
In Nottingham the rolling weekly rate of cases peaked at 1,001.2 per 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 - the highest for any local authority area in England - but since then the number has been falling , and it currently stands at 787.6 .
Manchester 's current rate is 432.5 , after peaking at 583.5 ( in the seven days to October 3 ) ; Sheffield 's rate is 396.7 , down from 500.3 ( the seven days to October 7 ) while Newcastle stands at 371.5 , down from 553.8 ( the seven days to October 7 ) .
All current rates are for the seven days to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool - all cities with large student populations - have also seen case rates fall in recent days .
The figures suggest the rapid spread of Covid-19 among areas with a high density of student accommodation appears to have halted .
By contrast the places in England recording the biggest growth in case rates are no longer big cities but a mixture of towns and suburbs .
Areas with the largest week-on-week increase in the latest seven-day rates include Gedling , north-east of Nottingham ( up from 216.3 to 385.9 ) ; Blackburn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 482.3 ) ; Barnsley ( up from 225.2 to 348.8 ) ; and Blackpool ( up from 220.9 to 326.3 ) .
The largely rural borough of Charnwood in Leicestershire , which includes the town of Loughborough - home of Loughborough University - has seen its rate rise from 153.9 to 288.9 .
One city - Bristol - has seen a notable jump in the latest figures , but its rate is still far below those recorded by the likes of Nottingham and Manchester in recent weeks , standing at 205.9 up from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ geographical hotspots for Covid-19 in England may have tilted away from big cities and towards built-up areas that do not necessarily have densely-housed student populations - and that the virus is now being spread increasingly through community infections rather than circulating largely within student accommodation .

In Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Newcastle, weekly rates of new coronavirus case rose rapidly at the end of September - coinciding with the start of the new university term, but where levels are now coming down
Coronavirus 'moving out of big cities' with sharpest rises now in suburban towns
Sharp rises in coronavirus cases are moving from big cities and into suburbia and smaller towns in England, latest figures suggest.
In Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Newcastle, weekly rates of new coronavirus case rose rapidly at the end of September - coinciding with the start of the new university term, but where levels are now coming down.
But the rates have been decreasing for several days, suggesting they are on a downward trend rather than a temporary dip.
In Nottingham the rolling weekly rate of cases peaked at 1,001.2 per 100,000 people for the seven days to October 8 - the highest for any local authority area in England - but since then the number has been falling, and it currently stands at 787.6.
Manchester's current rate is 432.5, after peaking at 583.5 (in the seven days to October 3); Sheffield's rate is 396.7, down from 500.3 (the seven days to October 7) while Newcastle stands at 371.5, down from 553.8 (the seven days to October 7).
Image: Manchester Evening News) Manchester Evening News)
All current rates are for the seven days to October 14.
Exeter, Leeds and Liverpool - all cities with large student populations - have also seen case rates fall in recent days.
The figures suggest the rapid spread of Covid-19 among areas with a high density of student accommodation appears to have halted.
By contrast the places in England recording the biggest growth in case rates are no longer big cities but a mixture of towns and suburbs.
Image: PA) PA)
Areas with the largest week-on-week increase in the latest seven-day rates include Gedling, north-east of Nottingham (up from 216.3 to 385.9); Blackburn with Darwen (up from 357.4 to 482.3); Barnsley (up from 225.2 to 348.8); and Blackpool (up from 220.9 to 326.3).
The largely rural borough of Charnwood in Leicestershire, which includes the town of Loughborough - home of Loughborough University - has seen its rate rise from 153.9 to 288.9.
One city - Bristol - has seen a notable jump in the latest figures, but its rate is still far below those recorded by the likes of Nottingham and Manchester in recent weeks, standing at 205.9 up from 99.9.
Overall the numbers suggest the geographical hotspots for Covid-19 in England may have tilted away from big cities and towards built-up areas that do not necessarily have densely-housed student populations - and that the virus is now being spread increasingly through community infections rather than circulating largely within student accommodation.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Maura Higgins enjoys sleepover with Molly-Mae Hague despite Tier 2 rules

Reality star Maura Higgins appeared to flout Tier 2 rules when she spent the night at the home of Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury in Manchester .
The Love Island star travelled from her home in Essex to spend time with her friends in Cheshire , Greater Manchester .
Both Manchester and Essex are currently in Tier 2 of UK lockdown restrictions , which bans the mixing of households indoors unless in a support bubble .
If meeting in groups of less than six outdoors then different households must maintain social distancing at all times .
Throughout the weekend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoying meals and drinks and not maintaining social distancing by posing for selfies and looking very cosy together .
The trio headed out for dinner together and also got cosy at home to watch television together .
A person who lives alone can be part of a support bubble with another household , but it is not known if Maura has bubbled up with Molly and Tommy .
In Tier 2 locations , there can be no mixing with other households indoors when outside of your support bubble .
Maura resides in Essex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other Love Island stars such as Danny Williams , Michael Griffiths , Chris Taylor , and Jordan Hames .
Mirror Online has reached out to representatives of Maura Higgins , Molly-Mae Hague , and Tommy Fury for comment .
Maura rose to fame on Love Island and went on to appear as a contestant on the most recent series of Dancing On Ice .
In addition to her romance with ex-boyfriend Curtis Pritchard , Maura also memorably tried to seduce Tommy despite his being paired up with Molly-Mae .
However , since then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best of friends and have regularly spent time together across the UK .
Meanwhile , Greater Manchester is at the centre of controversy over the UK government 's desire to place the area into Tier 3 lockdown with severe restrictions .
However , local leaders including mayor Andy Burnham want further financial support for the area if placed in a more restrictive lockdown .
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Love Island 2019 star Maura Higgins, who lives in Essex, appeared to flout lockdown restrictions by spending the night with co-stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury in Manchester
Reality star Maura Higgins appeared to flout Tier 2 rules when she spent the night at the home of Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury in Manchester.
The Love Island star travelled from her home in Essex to spend time with her friends in Cheshire, Greater Manchester.
Both Manchester and Essex are currently in Tier 2 of UK lockdown restrictions, which bans the mixing of households indoors unless in a support bubble.
If meeting in groups of less than six outdoors then different households must maintain social distancing at all times.
Throughout the weekend, Maura and Molly-Mae documented their time together enjoying meals and drinks and not maintaining social distancing by posing for selfies and looking very cosy together.
The trio headed out for dinner together and also got cosy at home to watch television together.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A person who lives alone can be part of a support bubble with another household, but it is not known if Maura has bubbled up with Molly and Tommy.
In Tier 2 locations, there can be no mixing with other households indoors when outside of your support bubble.
Maura resides in Essex and regularly sees and lives close to other Love Island stars such as Danny Williams, Michael Griffiths, Chris Taylor, and Jordan Hames.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Mirror Online has reached out to representatives of Maura Higgins, Molly-Mae Hague, and Tommy Fury for comment.
Maura rose to fame on Love Island and went on to appear as a contestant on the most recent series of Dancing On Ice.
In addition to her romance with ex-boyfriend Curtis Pritchard, Maura also memorably tried to seduce Tommy despite his being paired up with Molly-Mae.
However, since then, Maura and Molly-Mae have become the best of friends and have regularly spent time together across the UK.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Meanwhile, Greater Manchester is at the centre of controversy over the UK government's desire to place the area into Tier 3 lockdown with severe restrictions.
However, local leaders including mayor Andy Burnham want further financial support for the area if placed in a more restrictive lockdown.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Massive shark 'tries to bite into cage where three tourists were diving'

This is the heart-stopping moment a huge Great White Shark tried to take a bite out of a cage in which three tourists were diving .
Shark expert Jimi Partington , 36 , from Manchester captured the footage on a diving expedition in 2019 near Guadalupe Island , Mexico , where the animals hunt .
The curious shark was a fully mature female and weighed around two tonnes .
Jimi says he had seen this particular predator in the ocean before , and he christened her ‘ Bullet ’ because of a distinctive marking that resembles a bullet hole in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ She is one of the largest Great White sharks you are likely to encounter .
“ Every Great White shark has its own personality .
Some are shy whereas some are more bold .
“ This is one of the reasons we have got to know each individual shark so well over the years .
“ She took a liking to one of the cage floats which is attached to the side of the cage and used her mouth to test and find out for herself what this object was .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the encounter , bravely filming as the thrashing shark explores with its mouth .
Anything unlucky enough to find itself in the gob of a Great White is in for a nasty shock ; the shark packs a set of 300 sharp , triangular teeth arranged in up to seven rows .
Fortunately the cage is designed to withstanding a battering and no harm came to the divers - or Bullet .
Jimi too had no concerns : “ None of the women were injured in any way .
“ Contrary to popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and only on very rare occasions do moments like this occur .
The footage ends with the magnificent creature losing interest in the cage and swimming off into the deep blue .
Jimi said : “ Over the years I have witnessed much interaction such as this and I knew that the encounter would only last a few moments before the shark would get bored , realise the float was not of any interest to it , let go and swim away.
” “ You just have to sit these moments out , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shark move on peacefully.
” Great White attacks on humans are extremely rare , but in Australia it 's thought that a change in sea conditions has led to the biggest spike in 'unprovoked ' and deadly encounters for 86 years .

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Massive Great White Shark 'tries to break into a cage where three female tourists were diving'
Massive Great White Shark 'tries to break into a cage where three female tourists were diving'
Shark expert Jimi Partington, 36, from Manchester, captured the footage on a diving expedition in 2019 near Guadalupe Island, Mexico
Massive Great White Shark 'tries to bite into cage where three tourists were diving'
This is the heart-stopping moment a huge Great White Shark tried to take a bite out of a cage in which three tourists were diving.
Shark expert Jimi Partington, 36, from Manchester captured the footage on a diving expedition in 2019 near Guadalupe Island, Mexico, where the animals hunt.
The curious shark was a fully mature female and weighed around two tonnes.
Jimi says he had seen this particular predator in the ocean before, and he christened her ‘Bullet’ because of a distinctive marking that resembles a bullet hole in her dorsal fin.
He said: “She is one of the largest Great White sharks you are likely to encounter.
“Every Great White shark has its own personality. Some are shy whereas some are more bold.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press) Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
“This is one of the reasons we have got to know each individual shark so well over the years.
“She took a liking to one of the cage floats which is attached to the side of the cage and used her mouth to test and find out for herself what this object was.
The women in the video remain relaxed throughout the encounter, bravely filming as the thrashing shark explores with its mouth.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
Anything unlucky enough to find itself in the gob of a Great White is in for a nasty shock; the shark packs a set of 300 sharp, triangular teeth arranged in up to seven rows.
Fortunately the cage is designed to withstanding a battering and no harm came to the divers - or Bullet.
Jimi too had no concerns: “None of the women were injured in any way.
“Contrary to popular belief, most sharks ignore the cages and only on very rare occasions do moments like this occur.
Image: Jam Press) Jam Press)
The footage ends with the magnificent creature losing interest in the cage and swimming off into the deep blue.
Jimi said: “Over the years I have witnessed much interaction such as this and I knew that the encounter would only last a few moments before the shark would get bored, realise the float was not of any interest to it, let go and swim away.”
“You just have to sit these moments out, make sure people are safe and let the shark move on peacefully.”
Great White attacks on humans are extremely rare, but in Australia it's thought that a change in sea conditions has led to the biggest spike in 'unprovoked' and deadly encounters for 86 years.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Denise Welch joins Hollyoaks as Maxine Minniver's mum Trish who has 'dark side'

Denise Welch has announced that she is joining Hollyoaks as Maxine Minniver 's mum Trish .
The Loose Women star , 62 , announced the news on the ITV daytime show and teased that her character would have a `` dark side '' .
She also said that she was thrilled to work with actress Nikki Sanderson , who she starred alongside in rival ITV soap Coronation Street .
Dance teacher Trish will appear in Hollyoaks under the ominous shadow of boyfriend Brad , who will end up taking a shine to Maxine .
Opening up about her new role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks in this , their 25th year .
“ I ’ m looking forward to working with some old friends and making new ones .
The character of Trish Minniver is an actor ’ s dream and I can ’ t wait to introduce her to you.
” Trish will make her first appearance in January 2021 , shocking Maxine who has spent most of her life in the village without her family around .
What secrets will be unearthed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show was her Loose Women co-star Kelle Bryan , who plays Martine , and sent in a video message for Denise .
Denise 's son Louis Healy also appeared in a soap recently after joining the cast of Emmerdale as bad boy Danny , who caused trouble for Sarah .
At the time , Louis told Mirror Online : `` I do n't feel that there 's pressure on me , definitely not from my family , my parents have never been pushy stage parents .
`` They do n't put any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I probably do feel is the pressure to have a career as successful as my mum and dad , but I like that , I think I 've always worked well under pressure and if I know people are going to be judging me it 's going to make me do a good job .
`` I 've already had people saying I 've only got a job because of who my mum and dad are .
`` There is a bit of a stigma around it , about famous people 's kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to try and disprove that . ''

Loose Women star Denise, 62, announced the news on the ITV daytime show and teased that her character Trish would have a 'dark side'
Denise Welch has announced that she is joining Hollyoaks as Maxine Minniver's mum Trish.
The Loose Women star, 62, announced the news on the ITV daytime show and teased that her character would have a "dark side".
She also said that she was thrilled to work with actress Nikki Sanderson, who she starred alongside in rival ITV soap Coronation Street.
Dance teacher Trish will appear in Hollyoaks under the ominous shadow of boyfriend Brad, who will end up taking a shine to Maxine.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Opening up about her new role on the Channel 4 soap, Denise said: "I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks in this, their 25th year.
“I’m looking forward to working with some old friends and making new ones. The character of Trish Minniver is an actor’s dream and I can’t wait to introduce her to you.”
Image: CHANNEL 4) CHANNEL 4)
Trish will make her first appearance in January 2021, shocking Maxine who has spent most of her life in the village without her family around.
What secrets will be unearthed in the new year?
Welcoming her to the show was her Loose Women co-star Kelle Bryan, who plays Martine, and sent in a video message for Denise.
Denise's son Louis Healy also appeared in a soap recently after joining the cast of Emmerdale as bad boy Danny, who caused trouble for Sarah.
At the time, Louis told Mirror Online: "I don't feel that there's pressure on me, definitely not from my family, my parents have never been pushy stage parents.
"They don't put any pressure on me but the little bit I probably do feel is the pressure to have a career as successful as my mum and dad, but I like that, I think I've always worked well under pressure and if I know people are going to be judging me it's going to make me do a good job.
"I've already had people saying I've only got a job because of who my mum and dad are.
"There is a bit of a stigma around it, about famous people's kids, but it's good for me to try and disprove that."
*Loose Women airs weekdays at 12.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--'Incurable cancer makes you try to find the fun and sun in everything you do'

With another lockdown looming , how are we going to survive the winter ?
As a shielding family who has never left lockdown since early March , we are exhausted .
The humdrum of the same every single day has got to us , more so lately when we see the government so clueless and with no end in sight .
It ’ s hard to see why people are still supporting the government when they seem to be failing on absolutely everything My partner Michael and me have been struggling a lot lately .
We are fed up !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ through all this .
My heart goes out to every single one of you who is struggling with the restrictions in some shape or form .
I decided this week that we are just going to have to find the joy in every little thing to get us through the months ahead .
I ’ m pretty good at that in general - that ’ s what incurable cancer will do to you - but it might help some of you to do something similar… .
Here are a few ideas • Fill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dance .
• Go out for late night adventures • Ask for some window visitors and get dressed up for the occasion • Party poppers after each piece of school work is done • Write a play and act it out then stream it to the TV with popcorn • Have group video calls with your family .
• Make cards for lovely neighbours and pop them through their door • Turn your kitchen into a bar and get absolutely sloshed !
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• Give each other an award for being best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many things we can do to help ourselves and help our children .
Ivy and Bill love a little bedtime boogie too - bit of music and the light switch flicking on and off , job done .
A couple of weeks ago , Ivy hit breaking point and absolutely melted down .
It was heartbreaking for us all .
She wants to go back to school , she wants to be in a little bubble with friends again .
She feels like she ’ s the one who ’ s not allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s so hard .
She was crying and begging me to ask the doctors to fix me quicker .
I was tempted to just take the risk and send her back for her own mental health .
But then I was reminded that she would struggle more if I were to contact Covid and wasn ’ t around for her anymore .
We 've been flooded with more kindness than we ever could have imagined and humans are really amazing at times .
We were gifted the loveliest little stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve had hampers , videos , toys , letters , cards from all over the world .
It really is very humbling to be cared for by people who we don ’ t even really know .
But it ’ s honestly been THE BEST medicine for us .
We ’ ve been shown so much love and support and we won ’ t ever forget how lovely everyone has been to us over the years .
Keep going , I know it ’ s hard - believe me I KNOW !
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The sun WILL shine again , just try to find the fun in whatever you can !
Sending love and strength .
I am absolutely in love with the new NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser .
It is amazing .
I always wore double wear by Estee Lauder ( and still do on nights out - which obviously aren ’ t a thing anymore ) .
But I also like to wear a little bit of makeup just to make me feel better about my reflection !
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I ’ m a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Better ’ since I went to one fo their workshops after my diagnosis .
If you ’ ve been diagnose with cancer , check them out here .

Roisin Pelan and her family have been in lockdown since early March because of her incurable cancer - here she shares her tips for making the most of it
'Incurable cancer makes you try to find the fun and sun in everything you do'
With another lockdown looming, how are we going to survive the winter? As a shielding family who has never left lockdown since early March, we are exhausted.
The humdrum of the same every single day has got to us, more so lately when we see the government so clueless and with no end in sight.
It’s hard to see why people are still supporting the government when they seem to be failing on absolutely everything
My partner Michael and me have been struggling a lot lately. We are fed up! I can’t imagine living alone through all this. My heart goes out to every single one of you who is struggling with the restrictions in some shape or form.
I decided this week that we are just going to have to find the joy in every little thing to get us through the months ahead.
I’m pretty good at that in general - that’s what incurable cancer will do to you - but it might help some of you to do something similar….
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
Here are a few ideas
Plan a disco breakfast
Have a picnic dinner
Fill the room with balloons and have a dance.
Go out for late night adventures
Table dates (candles, a menu, music and smooching)
Ask for some window visitors and get dressed up for the occasion
Karaoke night
Party poppers after each piece of school work is done
Write a play and act it out then stream it to the TV with popcorn
Paint each others faces
Have group video calls with your family.
More quiz nights
Make cards for lovely neighbours and pop them through their door
Turn your kitchen into a bar and get absolutely sloshed!!!
Make a treasure hunt
Give each other an award for being best dancer/singer/drawer/carer of the day
Image: Roisin Pelan) Roisin Pelan)
There are so many things we can do to help ourselves and help our children.
Ivy and Bill love a little bedtime boogie too - bit of music and the light switch flicking on and off, job done.
A couple of weeks ago, Ivy hit breaking point and absolutely melted down. It was heartbreaking for us all.
She wants to go back to school, she wants to be in a little bubble with friends again. She feels like she’s the one who’s not allowed to play if we come across children. It’s so hard.
She was crying and begging me to ask the doctors to fix me quicker. I was tempted to just take the risk and send her back for her own mental health.
But then I was reminded that she would struggle more if I were to contact Covid and wasn’t around for her anymore.
We've been flooded with more kindness than we ever could have imagined and humans are really amazing at times.
We were gifted the loveliest little stay at www.cosycottages.com in Wales. We’ve had hampers, videos, toys, letters, cards from all over the world. It really is very humbling to be cared for by people who we don’t even really know.
But it’s honestly been THE BEST medicine for us. We’ve been shown so much love and support and we won’t ever forget how lovely everyone has been to us over the years.
Keep going, I know it’s hard - believe me I KNOW! But it can’t be forever. The sun WILL shine again, just try to find the fun in whatever you can! Sending love and strength.
Product of the week
I am absolutely in love with the new NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser. It is amazing. I always wore double wear by Estee Lauder (and still do on nights out - which obviously aren’t a thing anymore).
But I also like to wear a little bit of makeup just to make me feel better about my reflection!!! I’m a big believer in ‘Look Good Feel Better’ since I went to one fo their workshops after my diagnosis.
If you’ve been diagnose with cancer, check them out here.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Things to do for Halloween from fun events to spooky days out for the family

Halloween is n't going to be quite the same this year with various restrictions in place across the UK due to the pandemic .
However , that does n't mean there 's no opportunity to mark the occasion .
In fact , there are still some fun events taking place , not to mention plenty of places you can visit for a spooky day out .
There are even some theme park highlights such as Alton Towers ' Scarefest and Thorpe Park 's Fright Nights that are currently set to go ahead .
Of course you 'll need to check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but we 've tried to find some ideas that could work .
Take note that for any specific events , you 'll need to pre-book due to reduced capacity .
Check out our top tips on things to do this Halloween , restrictions permitting ... 1 .
Enjoy a day out at a haunted house or castle If you 're in a tier where you can still go out with your household , then why not plan a trip to one of the National Trust 's spookiest properties ?
There are haunted castle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoors locations too .
Thrill-seekers can easily get their fill this Halloween - and we 've rounded up the best theme park Halloween events to give you a helping hand .
Alton Towers ' Scarefest and Thorpe Park 's Fright Nights are currently set to go ahead as planned , although at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing .
For those with little monsters , Peppa Pig World at Paulton 's Park is getting a fun spooky makeover , while Drayton Manor Park also has plenty of surprises for little ones .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , families with young children may also want to bookmark Cadbury World which is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular with themed character breakfasts and fun live shows .
3 .
Visit some of the UK 's spookiest locations Restrictions permitting , there are plenty of spine-chilling locations in the UK worth visiting .
We 're not just talking haunted manors or castles ( although there are plenty of those ) .
If you 're looking to stay outdoors , there are plenty of spots such as haunted villages , or countryside locations with some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trails ) .
4 .
Watch some of your favourite horror films at a drive-in Drive-in cinemas can be ideal during the pandemic ; easy for social distancing , a fun activity to do with just your household in your car , and it can be a handy way to while away a few hours .
The Luna Drive-in Cinema has plenty of classic horror films lined up from The Shining to IT , while London 's The Drive In has a jam-packed schedule including some family-friendly spooky films .
There are plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances to meet some of their creepier residents .
Budding zoologists can get up close to some creepy crawlies and slithering snakes at Drayton Manor 's zoo including Madagascan Hissing Cockroach and Tailless Whip .
Meanwhile , the London Zoo is encouraging families to dress up as they visit the zoo .
There will be a dedicated activity trail ( you can download packs at home ) to discover the weird and wonderful animals , including gruesome stories from some of the local zookeepers .
Other highlights include Whipsnade Zoo 's Halloween trail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spell gone wrong ( there are two trails - one for those aged 4-7 and one for kids aged 7-12 ) , while West Midland Safari Park will be decked out in spooky decorations and will offer a special Halloween trail .

Things to do for Halloween including the best Halloween events and days out from Thorpe Park's Fright Nights to haunted places in the UK
Things to do for Halloween 2020 from fun events to spooky days out for the family
Halloween isn't going to be quite the same this year with various restrictions in place across the UK due to the pandemic.
However, that doesn't mean there's no opportunity to mark the occasion.
In fact, there are still some fun events taking place, not to mention plenty of places you can visit for a spooky day out. There are even some theme park highlights such as Alton Towers' Scarefest and Thorpe Park's Fright Nights that are currently set to go ahead.
Of course you'll need to check the restrictions for your local area - but we've tried to find some ideas that could work.
Take note that for any specific events, you'll need to pre-book due to reduced capacity.
Check out our top tips on things to do this Halloween, restrictions permitting...
1. Enjoy a day out at a haunted house or castle
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
If you're in a tier where you can still go out with your household, then why not plan a trip to one of the National Trust's spookiest properties? There are haunted castle, fascinating historic spots and plenty of outdoors locations too.
2. Have a thrilling evening at a theme park
Image: Thorpe Park) Thorpe Park)
Thrill-seekers can easily get their fill this Halloween - and we've rounded up the best theme park Halloween events to give you a helping hand.
Alton Towers' Scarefest and Thorpe Park's Fright Nights are currently set to go ahead as planned, although at reduced capacity to allow for social distancing.
For those with little monsters, Peppa Pig World at Paulton's Park is getting a fun spooky makeover, while Drayton Manor Park also has plenty of surprises for little ones.
While it's not a theme park, families with young children may also want to bookmark Cadbury World which is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular with fun live shows.
3. Visit some of the UK's spookiest locations
Image: PA) PA)
Restrictions permitting, there are plenty of spine-chilling locations in the UK worth visiting.
We're not just talking haunted manors or castles (although there are plenty of those).
If you're looking to stay outdoors, there are plenty of spots such as haunted villages, or countryside locations with some unnerving tales (and some great walking trails).
4. Watch some of your favourite horror films at a drive-in
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Drive-in cinemas can be ideal during the pandemic; easy for social distancing, a fun activity to do with just your household in your car, and it can be a handy way to while away a few hours.
The Luna Drive-in Cinema has plenty of classic horror films lined up from The Shining to IT, while London's The Drive In has a jam-packed schedule including some family-friendly spooky films.
5. Meet some real-life creepy creatures
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
There are plenty of zoos and safari parks offering up chances to meet some of their creepier residents.
Budding zoologists can get up close to some creepy crawlies and slithering snakes at Drayton Manor's zoo including Madagascan Hissing Cockroach and Tailless Whip.
Meanwhile, the London Zoo is encouraging families to dress up as they visit the zoo. There will be a dedicated activity trail (you can download packs at home) to discover the weird and wonderful animals, including gruesome stories from some of the local zookeepers.
Other highlights include Whipsnade Zoo's Halloween trail where families help Wizard Wolfgang reverse a spell gone wrong (there are two trails - one for those aged 4-7 and one for kids aged 7-12), while West Midland Safari Park will be decked out in spooky decorations and will offer a special Halloween trail.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Morrisons launch Grim Reaper pizza made with fiery chilli for Halloween

Morrisons is now selling a fiery Grim Reaper pizza made with the hottest chilli in the world for Halloween .
The pizzas are made with a mega hot sauce of blended Carolina Reaper peppers and black garlic that is topped with hot nduja sausage , spicy chicken and plenty of fiery cheese .
Brave shoppers can head to their nearest Morrisons pizza counter in store to pick one up for £3.89 .
The Carolina Reaper is the world ’ s hottest chilli with a measure of over 2 million units on the Scoville heat scale - that 's 440 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heat in this pizza is so ‘ hellish ’ that it comes with a warning label .
Speaking about the new launch , Leanne Cory , Pizza Buyer at Morrisons said : “ This pizza is one of the hottest and spookiest we ’ ve ever made .
It is definitely not one for the faint hearted , especially with the burn from the Carolina Reaper hot sauce.
” For shoppers who are more in the mood for Christmas festivities rather than trick or treats , should try the supermarket chain 's new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four and comes with everything you need for a slap up festive meal , including turkey and all the trimmings .
The Christmas Dinner Box is available to buy online now for £50 and features 16 items from the Morrisons Best range .

Trick or treat?! The new Morrisons Halloween themed pizza made with Carolina Reaper chilli is guaranteed to make you sweat!
Morrisons is now selling a fiery Grim Reaper pizza made with the hottest chilli in the world for Halloween.
The pizzas are made with a mega hot sauce of blended Carolina Reaper peppers and black garlic that is topped with hot nduja sausage, spicy chicken and plenty of fiery cheese.
Brave shoppers can head to their nearest Morrisons pizza counter in store to pick one up for £3.89.
The Carolina Reaper is the world’s hottest chilli with a measure of over 2 million units on the Scoville heat scale - that's 440 times hotter than a jalapeno.
The chilli heat in this pizza is so ‘hellish’ that it comes with a warning label.
Speaking about the new launch, Leanne Cory, Pizza Buyer at Morrisons said: “This pizza is one of the hottest and spookiest we’ve ever made. It is definitely not one for the faint hearted, especially with the burn from the Carolina Reaper hot sauce.”
For shoppers who are more in the mood for Christmas festivities rather than trick or treats, should try the supermarket chain's new Christmas dinner box.
The bundle feeds four and comes with everything you need for a slap up festive meal, including turkey and all the trimmings.
The Christmas Dinner Box is available to buy online now for £50 and features 16 items from the Morrisons Best range.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--McDonald's is launching a new breakfast roll in the UK from this Wednesday

McDonald 's is expanding its popular breakfast menu this week - with a new bacon , sausage , egg and cheese roll landing in the UK on Wednesday .
On October 21 , the all-new Breakfast Roll will launch in restaurants after a successful trial in Ireland .
It comes as the chain 's famous breakfast wrap remains off the menu , after being temporarily discontinued over lockdown .
The new roll contains back bacon , a sausage patty , cheese and a free-range egg .
The roll will be priced at £2.79 - and will be served daily from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launch of three new burgers - including a new spicy quarter pounder - earlier this month .
On 7 October , McDonald 's launched three new quarter pounder varieties , alongside new cheesy nacho wedges and a salted caramel latte .
The spicy burger is described as `` a mouth-watering 100 % beef quarter pounder patty , with two slices of pepper jack cheese , onions , jalapenos , mustard and a spicy ketchup in a sesame seed bun '' .
And the deluxe ?
Well , as well as beef , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of tomato , slice of cheese , pickles , fresh onions , cool mayo , ketchup , mustard , and streaky bacon all in a round sesame topped bun '' .
A new McChicken BLT has also launched as part of the limited edition menu that will run until November 17 .
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The fast-food giant is launching another breakfast variety, just weeks after unveiling three new burgers - including a spicy quarter pounder - and a salted caramel latte for autumn
McDonald's is launching a new breakfast roll in the UK this week
McDonald's is expanding its popular breakfast menu this week - with a new bacon, sausage, egg and cheese roll landing in the UK on Wednesday.
On October 21, the all-new Breakfast Roll will launch in restaurants after a successful trial in Ireland.
It comes as the chain's famous breakfast wrap remains off the menu, after being temporarily discontinued over lockdown.
The new roll contains back bacon, a sausage patty, cheese and a free-range egg.
The roll will be priced at £2.79 - and will be served daily from 5am until 11am.
Image: McDonald's) McDonald's)
It follows the launch of three new burgers - including a new spicy quarter pounder - earlier this month.
On 7 October, McDonald's launched three new quarter pounder varieties, alongside new cheesy nacho wedges and a salted caramel latte.
The spicy burger is described as "a mouth-watering 100% beef quarter pounder patty, with two slices of pepper jack cheese, onions, jalapenos, mustard and a spicy ketchup in a sesame seed bun".
And the deluxe? Well, as well as beef, it contains "shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, slice of cheese, pickles, fresh onions, cool mayo, ketchup, mustard, and streaky bacon all in a round sesame topped bun".
A new McChicken BLT has also launched as part of the limited edition menu that will run until November 17.
All the new items launching at McDonald's this month
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thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Brit astrologer who 'predicted' coronavirus says what'll happen in next 6 months

Astrologer Jessica Adams was so confident in her prediction that a `` virus would disrupt the world '' that she started preparing .
She claims that back in February 2019 she told the world about her concerns in a bid to warn people , but nobody listened .
The date in her mind was January 10 , 2020 , which would become the date of the first Covid death .
Saying she `` knew what was coming '' , she cancelled a big party booked for March , left her London home and moved to Tasmania , where she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chicken .
Another of her predictions was around the date October 1 - the day Donald Trump was diagnosed with Covid .
On a blog post dated March 2019 , under a section titled 'One Last Note – Post-Millennium Bugs , Hackers and Viruses ' , she wrote : `` As an astrologer , I always deal with American readers who type day , month and year dates in reverse order to British and Australian calendar dates .
`` Yet , no matter how you key in the date of the eclipse on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with what looks like a memorable code .
`` I am going to leave this with you .
This is not my area .
But I need to mention it .
Over to you !
This eclipse falls right in the extreme Capricorn ‘ change ’ weather zone .
And when keyed in numerals , it looks like this .
Very odd . ''
As her claimed predictions have now come true , she has shared her visions for the future with the Daily Mail - including Christmas 2020 , royal family drama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jessica believes we 'll be dealing with Covid for a while yet .
She claims there wo n't be a vaccine , so we will `` learn to live with it '' .
It 's not all doom and gloom , and she reckons Christmas will be `` fantastic '' this year .
She believes things will begin to change about four days before the big celebration , adding that it will `` be all about friendship and the group and global security '' .
Also Oprah Winfrey is going to be involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any more information .
According to Jessica , there 's not going to be an emotional reunion between Princes William and Harry any time soon .
She believes Meghan Markle and Harry will invest in an alternative to coffee , chocolate or meat - and there will be a handsome businessman somewhere along the way .
Jessica claims teenagers are going to step into the limelight from 2023 , and will `` come to power very quickly '' .
She says we 'll be `` amazed at how quickly they move '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to run smoothly and it the election may even be delayed .
But when America does have a new leader , she says it 's not good news for Donald Trump - saying he is n't President .
Her predictions for Brexit are pretty extreme , claiming it will result in the UK splitting into four separate countries .
She says it 's worth putting January 2021 in your diaries .
Apparently , it 's going to `` push Britain back to where it was 2,000 years ago , before the Roman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can apparently got to look forward to ?
Apparently the climate change emergency will be over by 2026 .
And Greta Thunberg gets to enjoy a normal life .

Jessica Adams claims she foresaw the coronavirus pandemic, but despite going public with her concerns nobody believed her. Now, she has shared her thoughts on what's to come - including Meghan Markle, Donald Trump and climate change
Brit astrologer who 'predicted' coronavirus says what'll happen in next 6 months
Astrologer Jessica Adams was so confident in her prediction that a "virus would disrupt the world" that she started preparing.
She claims that back in February 2019 she told the world about her concerns in a bid to warn people, but nobody listened.
The date in her mind was January 10, 2020, which would become the date of the first Covid death.
Saying she "knew what was coming", she cancelled a big party booked for March, left her London home and moved to Tasmania, where she's still living with two dogs and a chicken.
Another of her predictions was around the date October 1 - the day Donald Trump was diagnosed with Covid.
On a blog post dated March 2019, under a section titled 'One Last Note – Post-Millennium Bugs, Hackers and Viruses', she wrote: "As an astrologer, I always deal with American readers who type day, month and year dates in reverse order to British and Australian calendar dates.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Yet, no matter how you key in the date of the eclipse on 10 January 2020, you end up with what looks like a memorable code.
"I am going to leave this with you. This is not my area. But I need to mention it. Over to you! This eclipse falls right in the extreme Capricorn ‘change’ weather zone. And when keyed in numerals, it looks like this. Very odd."
As her claimed predictions have now come true, she has shared her visions for the future with the Daily Mail - including Christmas 2020, royal family drama and the US election.
Coronavirus
Unfortunately, Jessica believes we'll be dealing with Covid for a while yet.
She claims there won't be a vaccine, so we will "learn to live with it".
Christmas
It's not all doom and gloom, and she reckons Christmas will be "fantastic" this year.
She believes things will begin to change about four days before the big celebration, adding that it will "be all about friendship and the group and global security".
Also Oprah Winfrey is going to be involved somehow, but she doesn't offer any more information.
Royal family
According to Jessica, there's not going to be an emotional reunion between Princes William and Harry any time soon.
She believes Meghan Markle and Harry will invest in an alternative to coffee, chocolate or meat - and there will be a handsome businessman somewhere along the way.
Image: PA) PA)
Teenagers
Jessica claims teenagers are going to step into the limelight from 2023, and will "come to power very quickly".
She says we'll be "amazed at how quickly they move".
US Election
According to Jessica, things aren't going to run smoothly and it the election may even be delayed.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
But when America does have a new leader, she says it's not good news for Donald Trump - saying he isn't President.
Brexit
Her predictions for Brexit are pretty extreme, claiming it will result in the UK splitting into four separate countries.
She says it's worth putting January 2021 in your diaries.
Apparently, it's going to "push Britain back to where it was 2,000 years ago, before the Roman invasion".
Climate change
One of the things we can apparently got to look forward to? Apparently the climate change emergency will be over by 2026.
And Greta Thunberg gets to enjoy a normal life.


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Leboeuf casts doubt on Chelsea's top four chances and hits out at Havertz

Frank Leboeuf has serious doubts over Chelsea 's top four prospects following their indifferent start to the season .
The former Blue has called out a lack of cohesion at Stamford Bridge after a summer of much upheaval .
Frank Lampard bought in a host of new faces but the superstar line-up on paper has not yet gelled on the pitch .
Chelsea squandered several leads against Southampton on Saturday to draw 3-3 which saw them drop more points .
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`` Im not convinced at all about Chelsea right now , '' Leboeuf said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s like they don ’ t know each other , they ’ re not fit enough , I ’ m very worried .
`` I ’ m going to give them the benefit of the doubt because I don ’ t know what they ’ re worth , but , really , if they keep on performing like that , for sure they ’ re not going to finish in the top four . ''
Kai Havertz was Chelsea 's most expensive summer import following his move from Bayer Leverkusen .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Werner , a man who has hit the ground running .
Leboeuf is far from convinced by Havertz thus far though and has little faith in him improving any time soon .
`` I ’ m not convinced about Havertz , I ’ m not that optimistic , '' he added .
`` Thiago Silva should have been back because it ’ s crucial for Chelsea to have a real leader at the back and that ’ s the main problem .
`` They all have to work hard physically to make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together . ''
Chelsea 's defensive frailties continue to be their biggest problem with Lampard 's side shipping nine goals in five games .
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Frank Leboeuf casts doubt on Chelsea's top four chances and hits out at Kai Havertz
Frank Leboeuf has serious doubts over Chelsea's top four prospects following their indifferent start to the season.
The former Blue has called out a lack of cohesion at Stamford Bridge after a summer of much upheaval.
Frank Lampard bought in a host of new faces but the superstar line-up on paper has not yet gelled on the pitch.
Chelsea squandered several leads against Southampton on Saturday to draw 3-3 which saw them drop more points.
And the Frenchman is less than impressed by what he's seen as they target an improvement on last term's fourth place finish.
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"Im not convinced at all about Chelsea right now," Leboeuf said on ESPN FC.
"It’s like they don’t know each other, they’re not fit enough, I’m very worried.
"I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt because I don’t know what they’re worth, but, really, if they keep on performing like that, for sure they’re not going to finish in the top four."
Kai Havertz was Chelsea's most expensive summer import following his move from Bayer Leverkusen.
He was the second German to arrive after Timo Werner, a man who has hit the ground running.
Leboeuf is far from convinced by Havertz thus far though and has little faith in him improving any time soon.
"I’m not convinced about Havertz, I’m not that optimistic," he added.
"I’m very pleased with Werner, he’s a real satisfaction.
"Thiago Silva should have been back because it’s crucial for Chelsea to have a real leader at the back and that’s the main problem.
"They all have to work hard physically to make sure they can play together and be stronger together."
Chelsea's defensive frailties continue to be their biggest problem with Lampard's side shipping nine goals in five games.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-19--No10 says Covid patients set to fill Manchester's intensive care by November 12

Coronavirus patients could take up Greater Manchester ’ s entire intensive care capacity by November 12 , No10 claimed today .
Boris Johnson ’ s spokesman issued damning projections as he piled pressure on the region to enter a Tier 3 lockdown .
The PM ’ s spokesman said that under a “ best case ” scenario - that cases double every two weeks - all free intensive care unit ( ICU ) capacity in the region is projected to be used up by October 28 .
Greater Manchester would pass the peak of the first wave by November 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current ICU capacity by November 8 , and all surge ICU capacity by November 12 .
Asked if that meant hospitals being overwhelmed , the spokesman said : `` Yes , that 's the entire surge ICU capacity . ''
However , the “ surge capacity ” in the model appears not to include Manchester ’ s Nightingale Hospital .
And the PM ’ s spokesman admitted the scenario had not been drawn up by the government ’ s advisors SAGE .
Instead , he said : “ They are the government ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their origin - are likely to prompt a furious fresh war of words after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham accused Boris Johnson of exaggerating the seriousness of the virus in the city .
It comes after figures showed case rates in the city of Manchester itself fell over the last week from 556 per 100,000 to 460 .
However , other areas of Greater Manchester are seeing the virus continue to rise .
The PM ’ s spokesman had initially said modelling was done by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he later clarified that SPI-M had provided only the basis for the model , that cases double every two weeks .
And questioned further by journalists , the PM ’ s spokesman refused calls to publish the full evidence from SPI-M .
He said : “ The point I was making on SPI-M was around the 14 day doubling figure is their best case projection - rather than quoting from a SPI-M document more broadly ” .
Talks are continuing today between Greater Manchester ’ s mayor and council leaders and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , both sides are hopeful of a deal to enter Tier 3 by the end of Tuesday .
No10 refused to be drawn on reports it will offer the region up to £100m to support stricken pubs , which would have to shut .
But the PM ’ s spokesman refused to budge on Mr Burnham ’ s key demand - raising 67 % furlough to the original 80 % .
Instead , he said some workers whose pubs are shut down could top up their wages as high as 88 % with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said in PMQs last week , when he wrongly claimed everyone could get 93 % “ whatever happens ” .
The NHS has asked the Nightingale emergency hospital in Manchester to “ prepare to be ready to take patients if needed in the coming weeks ” , No10 said .
So have Nightingales in Harrogate and Sunderland .
No10 said cases have tripled among Greater Manchester ’ s over-60s in 15 days , from 89 per 100,000 on September 27 to 282 on October 12 .
Hospital admissions in Greater Manchester are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
The current number of Covid inpatients in ICU beds is currently around 40 % of the number who were in ICU beds at height of the first wave .
“ Given hospitalisation occurs two to three weeks after transmission , we expect this number to rise significantly over the next weeks , ” the PM ’ s spokesman said .
Mr Burnham slammed Boris Johnson ’ s use of figures yesterday , telling the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr Show : “ I think it was an exaggeration on the position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As I ’ ve just said to you , Andrew , of course it ’ s a matter of concern , and we watch the figures very closely indeed .
“ But the figures have been falling in Manchester itself in the last few days .
“ Across Greater Manchester up slightly , but certainly not doubling every nine days .
So let ’ s be careful here .
”

Downing Street issued the alarming projection as it piled pressure on Greater Manchester to enter a Tier 3 lockdown. But it's not a formal prediction from SAGE and doesn't appear to include the Nightingale Hospital
Coronavirus patients could take up Greater Manchester’s entire intensive care capacity by November 12, No10 claimed today.
Boris Johnson ’s spokesman issued damning projections as he piled pressure on the region to enter a Tier 3 lockdown.
The PM’s spokesman said that under a “best case” scenario - that cases double every two weeks - all free intensive care unit (ICU) capacity in the region is projected to be used up by October 28.
Greater Manchester would pass the peak of the first wave by November 2.
Covid patients would take up entire current ICU capacity by November 8, and all surge ICU capacity by November 12. Asked if that meant hospitals being overwhelmed, the spokesman said: "Yes, that's the entire surge ICU capacity."
However, the “surge capacity” in the model appears not to include Manchester’s Nightingale Hospital.
And the PM’s spokesman admitted the scenario had not been drawn up by the government’s advisors SAGE. Instead, he said: “They are the government’s own projections.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The figures - and their origin - are likely to prompt a furious fresh war of words after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham accused Boris Johnson of exaggerating the seriousness of the virus in the city.
It comes after figures showed case rates in the city of Manchester itself fell over the last week from 556 per 100,000 to 460.
However, other areas of Greater Manchester are seeing the virus continue to rise.
The PM’s spokesman had initially said modelling was done by the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling - a sub-group of SAGE.
However, he later clarified that SPI-M had provided only the basis for the model, that cases double every two weeks.
And questioned further by journalists, the PM’s spokesman refused calls to publish the full evidence from SPI-M.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He said: “The point I was making on SPI-M was around the 14 day doubling figure is their best case projection - rather than quoting from a SPI-M document more broadly”.
Talks are continuing today between Greater Manchester’s mayor and council leaders and the government.
Despite the war of words, both sides are hopeful of a deal to enter Tier 3 by the end of Tuesday.
No10 refused to be drawn on reports it will offer the region up to £100m to support stricken pubs, which would have to shut.
But the PM’s spokesman refused to budge on Mr Burnham’s key demand - raising 67% furlough to the original 80%.
Instead, he said some workers whose pubs are shut down could top up their wages as high as 88% with Universal Credit.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
This contradicts what Boris Johnson said in PMQs last week, when he wrongly claimed everyone could get 93% “whatever happens”.
The NHS has asked the Nightingale emergency hospital in Manchester to “prepare to be ready to take patients if needed in the coming weeks”, No10 said. So have Nightingales in Harrogate and Sunderland.
No10 said cases have tripled among Greater Manchester’s over-60s in 15 days, from 89 per 100,000 on September 27 to 282 on October 12.
Hospital admissions in Greater Manchester are doubling every nine days, the spokesman added.
The current number of Covid inpatients in ICU beds is currently around 40% of the number who were in ICU beds at height of the first wave.
“Given hospitalisation occurs two to three weeks after transmission, we expect this number to rise significantly over the next weeks,” the PM’s spokesman said.
Mr Burnham slammed Boris Johnson’s use of figures yesterday, telling the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: “I think it was an exaggeration on the position that we’re in.
“As I’ve just said to you, Andrew, of course it’s a matter of concern, and we watch the figures very closely indeed.
“But the figures have been falling in Manchester itself in the last few days.
“Across Greater Manchester up slightly, but certainly not doubling every nine days. So let’s be careful here.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-19--Ander Herrera explains warning he sent to Edinson Cavani before Man Utd transfer

Ander Herrera has opened up on his chat with Edinson Cavani ahead of his Manchester United transfer .
Former Red Devils favourite Herrera will square off against his former club as Paris Saint-Germain host Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side in the Champions League on Tuesday .
Edinson Cavani could make his United debut against his former club after switching the French capital for Old Trafford on a free transfer .
Herrera has revealed he chatted to Cavani and told him to jump at the chance to head to the `` biggest club in England '' .
But he also sounded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Manchester United player , it stays with you for life .
Despite the pressure , Herrera says his former team-mate is made for the club and backed him to be a huge hit .
“ I think we spoke about five minutes before he said yes , ” Herrera told The Telegraph .
“ He called me and said , ‘ I need to make a decision now and you are the last person I am speaking to before I make that decision ’ .
`` I told him to play for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the rest of your life .
`` To play for other clubs in the Premier League you are a Premier League player but if you are a Manchester United player then you are a Manchester United player for life .
“ It is different .
I have been all around the world and been recognised as a Manchester United player and I have the respect of everyone .
`` I think Cavani is also made for Old Trafford ; the way he fights for every ball – even the way he celebrates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United player .
`` I told him he was going to play for the biggest club in the UK .
I don ’ t think he needed to hear that from me but mine was the last opinion .
”

Man Utd snapped up Edinson Cavani on transfer deadline day - and former Old Trafford favourite Ander Herrera has disclosed his chat with his ex-Paris Saint-Germain team-mate over the move
Ander Herrera explains warning he sent to Edinson Cavani before Man Utd transfer
Ander Herrera has opened up on his chat with Edinson Cavani ahead of his Manchester United transfer.
Former Red Devils favourite Herrera will square off against his former club as Paris Saint-Germain host Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Edinson Cavani could make his United debut against his former club after switching the French capital for Old Trafford on a free transfer.
Herrera has revealed he chatted to Cavani and told him to jump at the chance to head to the "biggest club in England".
But he also sounded a warning - that once you are a Manchester United player, it stays with you for life.
Despite the pressure, Herrera says his former team-mate is made for the club and backed him to be a huge hit.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
“I think we spoke about five minutes before he said yes,” Herrera told The Telegraph.
“He called me and said, ‘I need to make a decision now and you are the last person I am speaking to before I make that decision’.
"I told him to play for Manchester United is an opportunity that is for the rest of your life.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag) Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"To play for other clubs in the Premier League you are a Premier League player but if you are a Manchester United player then you are a Manchester United player for life.
“It is different. I have been all around the world and been recognised as a Manchester United player and I have the respect of everyone.
"I think Cavani is also made for Old Trafford; the way he fights for every ball – even the way he celebrates goals, he is a very Manchester United player.
"I told him he was going to play for the biggest club in the UK. I don’t think he needed to hear that from me but mine was the last opinion.”