thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Boy racer hits pregnant mum, 17, and her toddler at almost 80mph in 30mph zone

A speeding boy racer hit a pregnant mum and her baby daughter while driving at almost 80 mph in a 30mph zone .
Bellal Ahmad , 29 , was racing another car at 76mph when he caused the collision seriously injuring the 17-year-old mum and her one-year-old tot .
The woman , who was pregnant with her second child , was carrying her daughter across the road after supermarket shopping in Cobridge , Stoke-on-Trent .
She suffered a broken ankle , pelvis and eye socket and deep cuts to her shin while her daughter 's liver was torn and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Stoke-on-Trent , was driving an Audi A7 chasing a Volkswagen Jetta which struck the pair a few steps off the curb just before 8.30pm in August 2017 .
Shocking footage released by Staffordshire Police shows the Jetta striking the pair as it spins out of control on the narrow residential street .
The mother and daughter were taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital and survived with the mum later giving birth to a health baby .
Both the Audi and the Volkswagen fled the scene , the Jetta within four seconds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Audi was found .
He was jailed for two years and two months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on August 18 after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing .
DC Marc Heath , of CID North , said : `` Ahmad was racing the other person in a Volkswagen Jetta and the speeds were in excess of 70mph in a 30mph area .
He went through a red light and weaved across the road .
`` Thankfully , the 17-year-old woman and her daughter did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give birth to a healthy baby . ''
During the investigation , detectives established both cars jumped red lights at the junction of Waterloo Road and Greyhound Way at 76mph in a 30mph zone .
As they passed a supermarket the Jetta was travelling at 68mph and the Audi at 53mph .
The Jetta slowed to 54mph as it met the junction of Hawthorne Street where it braked heavily before hitting the mum and daughter .
Ahmad was arrested two days later after the Audi was discovered .
He is also disqualified from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disqualification of one year and one month .
He is required to take an extended driving test when eligible .
Aqeeb Rasab , 26 , from Cobridge , was jailed for 12 months in June 2020 after pleading guilty to perverting the course of public justice at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court .
Several weeks after the collision Rasab called the police and claimed he was driving the Audi A7 which was actually driven by Bellal Ahmad .
An investigation showed that he wanted payment for the cover up from Ahmad .
DC Heath thanked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : `` I would like to thank the members of the public who assisted the victims at the scene , those that came forward to provide witness statements , those that provided CCTV footage and the CCTV operatives at Stoke-on-Trent City Council for their superb work during this case . ''

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BOY RACER HITS PREGNANT MUM, 17, AND HER TODDLER AT 76MPH IN 30MPH ZONE
BOY RACER HITS PREGNANT MUM, 17, AND HER TODDLER AT 76MPH IN 30MPH ZONE
Bellal Ahmad, 29, was racing another car at 76mph in a 30mph zone before causing the horror crash in Stoke-on-Trent
Boy racer hits pregnant mum, 17, and her toddler at almost 80mph in 30mph zone
A speeding boy racer hit a pregnant mum and her baby daughter while driving at almost 80 mph in a 30mph zone.
Bellal Ahmad, 29, was racing another car at 76mph when he caused the collision seriously injuring the 17-year-old mum and her one-year-old tot.
The woman, who was pregnant with her second child, was carrying her daughter across the road after supermarket shopping in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent.
She suffered a broken ankle, pelvis and eye socket and deep cuts to her shin while her daughter's liver was torn and her head and chest bruised.
Image: Stoke Sentinel) Stoke Sentinel)
Ahmad, from Stoke-on-Trent, was driving an Audi A7 chasing a Volkswagen Jetta which struck the pair a few steps off the curb just before 8.30pm in August 2017.
Shocking footage released by Staffordshire Police shows the Jetta striking the pair as it spins out of control on the narrow residential street.
The mother and daughter were taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital and survived with the mum later giving birth to a health baby.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
Both the Audi and the Volkswagen fled the scene, the Jetta within four seconds of the crash.
Ahmad was arrested after the Audi was found. He was jailed for two years and two months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on August 18 after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing.
DC Marc Heath, of CID North, said: "Ahmad was racing the other person in a Volkswagen Jetta and the speeds were in excess of 70mph in a 30mph area. He went through a red light and weaved across the road.
Image: Stoke Sentinel / BPM Media) Stoke Sentinel / BPM Media)
"Thankfully, the 17-year-old woman and her daughter did not lose their life. She went to give birth to a healthy baby."
During the investigation, detectives established both cars jumped red lights at the junction of Waterloo Road and Greyhound Way at 76mph in a 30mph zone.
As they passed a supermarket the Jetta was travelling at 68mph and the Audi at 53mph.
The Jetta slowed to 54mph as it met the junction of Hawthorne Street where it braked heavily before hitting the mum and daughter.
Ahmad was arrested two days later after the Audi was discovered.
He is also disqualified from driving for two years with an extended disqualification of one year and one month. He is required to take an extended driving test when eligible.
Aqeeb Rasab, 26, from Cobridge, was jailed for 12 months in June 2020 after pleading guilty to perverting the course of public justice at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
Several weeks after the collision Rasab called the police and claimed he was driving the Audi A7 which was actually driven by Bellal Ahmad.
An investigation showed that he wanted payment for the cover up from Ahmad.
DC Heath thanked those who assisted with the investigation.
He added: "I would like to thank the members of the public who assisted the victims at the scene, those that came forward to provide witness statements, those that provided CCTV footage and the CCTV operatives at Stoke-on-Trent City Council for their superb work during this case."


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Alec Baldwin's model daughter Ireland punched in the face by 'desperate' mugger

Model Ireland Baldwin says she was punched in the face by a `` desperate '' mugger who wanted to steal her cash .
The 24-year-old daughter of actor Alec Baldwin and his ex-wife Kim Basinger shared shocking pictures of her bruised face as she reveled the terrifying attack to her fans .
The images show her face covered in purple bruises .
She wrote on Instagram : `` Yesterday in the late afternoon , I was attacked by a woman who was high out of her mind on drugs and desperate for cash .
`` She decked me in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my belongings and jumped in a getaway car while her husband took off .
All was sorted with the police and she was arrested . ''
Ireland said that luckily there were witnesses , who quickly rushed to her side to help her .
She added : `` Luckily I had witnesses and got assisted really quickly .
The cops told me this is happening frequently because people are desperate for money right now due to Coronavirus and people being out of work .
`` There is a lot of theft and muggings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone to be really careful and watch your surroundings .
These are really difficult times and we need to look out for one another . ''
Her fans and friends were very concerned about her .
One told her : `` Omg stay safe !
!
!
!
Sending you love !
!
! ''
While another posted : `` Holy s**t ... glad you ’ re okay though .
So sorry that happened to you . ''
A third wrote : `` Im so sorry this happened to you !
So scary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scared and acting irrationally ''

Model Ireland, 24, took to Instagram to reveal what had happened to her and share pictures of her bruised face following the terrifying attack
Model Ireland Baldwin says she was punched in the face by a "desperate" mugger who wanted to steal her cash.
The 24-year-old daughter of actor Alec Baldwin and his ex-wife Kim Basinger shared shocking pictures of her bruised face as she reveled the terrifying attack to her fans.
The images show her face covered in purple bruises.
She wrote on Instagram: "Yesterday in the late afternoon, I was attacked by a woman who was high out of her mind on drugs and desperate for cash.
"She decked me in my face in a parking lot and took my belongings and jumped in a getaway car while her husband took off. All was sorted with the police and she was arrested."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Ireland said that luckily there were witnesses, who quickly rushed to her side to help her.
She added: "Luckily I had witnesses and got assisted really quickly. The cops told me this is happening frequently because people are desperate for money right now due to Coronavirus and people being out of work.
"There is a lot of theft and muggings going down. Posting this to remind everyone to be really careful and watch your surroundings. These are really difficult times and we need to look out for one another."
Her fans and friends were very concerned about her.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
One told her: "Omg stay safe!!!! Sending you love!!!"
While another posted: "Holy s**t... glad you’re okay though. So sorry that happened to you."
A third wrote: "Im so sorry this happened to you! So scary! So many people so desperate and scared and acting irrationally"


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Harry Maguire arrested after 'mistaking police for yobs attacking his sister'

England ace Harry Maguire entered a bar brawl after mistaking plain clothes cops for a gang of yobs attacking his sister , according to reports .
One witness claimed : “ Harry went spare after seeing the blood on his sister and then it all kicked off big style .
“ It was a nasty wound .
Harry reacted just like anyone would if they saw a member of their family being attacked.
” Plain-clothes officers who were on patrol in the area rushed to stop the brawl - but Maguire is said to have mistaken the police for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The witness added : “ Once Harry realised the police were not part of the original group he tried to explain what had happened .
“ But because one of the officers had been hurt they weren ’ t having it and he was taken to the station with the others.
” The 27-year-old Manchester United captain appeared in court in Syros on Saturday following the incident on Thursday night .
It is believed Maguire was taunted by rival football supporters , which culminated in his sister Daisy being stabbed in the arm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Things are then said to have escalated , with a mass brawl erupting , and when police arrived to break things up Maguire was reportedly `` verbally abusive to an officer and then hit him . ''
After spending two nights in a cell he and his two friends , aged 28 and 29 , appeared in court but are now free to return to the UK ahead of a hearing on Tuesday which they are not required to attend .
On Saturday , Maguire and the others pleaded not guilty to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a local prosecutor for almost two hours .
If convicted , Maguire could pay a daily sum to avoid being sent to jail under a scheme to ease overcrowding in Greek jails - believed to be around £90k in total .
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Manchester United defender Maguire was in court on Saturday on the Greek island of Syros, having been arrested on Thursday night along with two other men
Harry Maguire arrest came after he 'mistook police for yobs attacking his sister'
England ace Harry Maguire entered a bar brawl after mistaking plain clothes cops for a gang of yobs attacking his sister, according to reports.
One witness claimed: “Harry went spare after seeing the blood on his sister and then it all kicked off big style.
“It was a nasty wound. Harry reacted just like anyone would if they saw a member of their family being attacked.”
Plain-clothes officers who were on patrol in the area rushed to stop the brawl - but Maguire is said to have mistaken the police for the attackers and lashed out at them.
The witness added: “Once Harry realised the police were not part of the original group he tried to explain what had happened.
“But because one of the officers had been hurt they weren’t having it and he was taken to the station with the others.”
The 27-year-old Manchester United captain appeared in court in Syros on Saturday following the incident on Thursday night.
It is believed Maguire was taunted by rival football supporters, which culminated in his sister Daisy being stabbed in the arm with a "sharp object."
Things are then said to have escalated, with a mass brawl erupting, and when police arrived to break things up Maguire was reportedly "verbally abusive to an officer and then hit him."
Image: Steve Reigate/Daily Express) Steve Reigate/Daily Express)
After spending two nights in a cell he and his two friends, aged 28 and 29, appeared in court but are now free to return to the UK ahead of a hearing on Tuesday which they are not required to attend.
On Saturday, Maguire and the others pleaded not guilty to a string of charges as they were grilled by a local prosecutor for almost two hours.
If convicted, Maguire could pay a daily sum to avoid being sent to jail under a scheme to ease overcrowding in Greek jails - believed to be around £90k in total.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi lands evil role The Thinker in Suicide Squad sequel

Peter Capaldi is leaving his Doctor Who role firmly behind as he becomes evil character The Thinker in the new Suicide Squad movie .
The Scottish actor 's role was revealed tonight as a teaser for the new film dropped .
The Suicide Squad is the much-anticipated sequel to 2016 's Suicide Squad , which followed the villains from the world of DC Comics as they were brought together by a secret government agency to form a new defensive task force .
The plot of the movie , due for release in 2021 , is not yet known .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gunn and will also star Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn , Viola Davis as Amanda Waller , Idris Elba as Bloodsport and John Cena as Pacemaker .
A number of other big stars have also landed roles , including Pete Davidson ( Blackguard ) and Nathan Fillion ( TDK ) .
Peter starred as the Twelfth Doctor in the hit sci-fi TV show from 2014 to 2017 , teaming up with a string of companions , including Clara Oswald , River Song and Bill Potts .
His new role is very different .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the film 's official Twitter account tonight , gives a first glimpse of Peter in the part .
He 's seen with bolts protruding from his bald head as he puts his finger to his lips as he thinks , before shooting electricity from his hands .
The news got fans incredibly excited , with Peter quickly becoming a trending topic on Twitter .
One posted : `` Here 's my quick thoughts on the DC fandome stuff so far : - Wonder Woman looks weird , I love it !
- The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better than the first one - That is the best Harley Quinn costume I 've seen so far - Yay !
Peter Capaldi !
- Polka Dot Man ?
Hell yeah ! ''
Another wrote : `` And suddenly I ’ m interested in Suicide Squad .
PETER CAPALDI DESERVES ALL THE GOOD THINGS '' A third commented : `` Screw it .
I 'm here for Margot Robbie , Peter Capaldi , John Cena , and Idris Elba in one movie .
Congratulations # SuicideSquad , you 've got my time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Peter Capaldi in The Suicide Squad trailer , '' one fan tweeted .
While another penned : `` I live in a world where Peter Capaldi and John Cena star in the same movie # blessed '' The Thinker is described as a man whose `` incredible brain came at a price '' .
His brain drains energy from the rest of his body , causing him to age prematurely .
He thought he would have been dead in a decade , but he then agreed to work for the Crime Syndicate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Justice League , in exchange for a new body .

FIRST LOOK AT NEW SUICIDE SQUAD AND HARLEY QUINN'S NEW OUTFIT
FIRST LOOK AT NEW SUICIDE SQUAD AND HARLEY QUINN'S NEW OUTFIT
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Peter Capaldi, who famously played the Twelfth Doctor in the hit sci-fi show, is set to portray evil character The Thinker in new DC Comics sequel The Suicide Squad
Doctor Who's Peter Capaldi lands evil role of The Thinker in Suicide Squad sequel
Peter Capaldi is leaving his Doctor Who role firmly behind as he becomes evil character The Thinker in the new Suicide Squad movie.
The Scottish actor's role was revealed tonight as a teaser for the new film dropped.
The Suicide Squad is the much-anticipated sequel to 2016's Suicide Squad, which followed the villains from the world of DC Comics as they were brought together by a secret government agency to form a new defensive task force.
The plot of the movie, due for release in 2021, is not yet known.
It's being written and directed by James Gunn and will also star Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Idris Elba as Bloodsport and John Cena as Pacemaker.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
A number of other big stars have also landed roles, including Pete Davidson (Blackguard) and Nathan Fillion (TDK).
Peter starred as the Twelfth Doctor in the hit sci-fi TV show from 2014 to 2017, teaming up with a string of companions, including Clara Oswald, River Song and Bill Potts.
His new role is very different.
A teaser, which was dropped by the film's official Twitter account tonight, gives a first glimpse of Peter in the part.
He's seen with bolts protruding from his bald head as he puts his finger to his lips as he thinks, before shooting electricity from his hands.
Image: SWNS.com) SWNS.com)
The news got fans incredibly excited, with Peter quickly becoming a trending topic on Twitter.
One posted: "Here's my quick thoughts on the DC fandome stuff so far: - Wonder Woman looks weird, I love it! - The Suicide Squad looks pretty dope and already better than the first one - That is the best Harley Quinn costume I've seen so far - Yay! Peter Capaldi! - Polka Dot Man? Hell yeah!"
Another wrote: "And suddenly I’m interested in Suicide Squad. PETER CAPALDI DESERVES ALL THE GOOD THINGS"
Image: Francis Hawkins / SWNS.com) Francis Hawkins / SWNS.com)
A third commented: "Screw it. I'm here for Margot Robbie, Peter Capaldi, John Cena, and Idris Elba in one movie. Congratulations #SuicideSquad , you've got my time and my attention."
"Emotionally compromised by Peter Capaldi in The Suicide Squad trailer," one fan tweeted.
While another penned: "I live in a world where Peter Capaldi and John Cena star in the same movie #blessed"
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
The Thinker is described as a man whose "incredible brain came at a price".
His brain drains energy from the rest of his body, causing him to age prematurely.
He thought he would have been dead in a decade, but he then agreed to work for the Crime Syndicate, a team of evil counterparts to the Justice League, in exchange for a new body.


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Strict new rules devised by heads to keep schools safe when all pupils return

Headteachers have spent weeks minimising risks so children and staff will be as safe as possible when schools re-open .
Southend High School for Boys pupils will spend the whole morning doing just one subject and then another in the afternoon to stop big movements of children .
It has also bought £1,000 machines to spray and disinfect classrooms .
Dr Robin Bevan , head of the school in Essex , said : ” If you ’ re going to ask the brutal question , is it safe ?
Your honest answer is we ’ ve minimised the risk as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve just got to look after staff members and be really protective of teachers who are themselves vulnerable or high risk .
I think the biggest concern is how the students will be feeling upon their return .
“ We ’ ve already got arrangements with our school counsellors and we ’ re going to be increasing that.
” Head teacher Richard Billings , of Towers School in Ashford , Kent , said : “ We have 10 cleaners on site during the day .
They look like something out of Ghostbusters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can spray corridors and classrooms between lessons – anything the children may have come into contact with .
“ Every child has to hand sanitise as they go in and out of class , while teachers are provided with their own hand gel and wipes .
“ Teachers will stand in a designated , boxed-off area at the front of the room – they won ’ t be able to walk around the classroom and help students , they ’ ll only be able to teach from the front .
“ There won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ll phase people leaving the site .
All assemblies and meetings will be done virtually.
” Executive Principal Ed Vainker of Reach Academy , Feltham , West London , said : “ The number one thing is giving confidence to parents that their children are going to be safe .
We are committing to really strong hygiene measures and working with families to get tested if anyone has symptoms .
”

Spending the whole morning doing just one subject and £1,000 machines to spray and disinfect classrooms are just two of the measures that will be implemented when schools fully reopen
Strict new rules devised by heads to keep schools safe when all pupils return
Headteachers have spent weeks minimising risks so children and staff will be as safe as possible when schools re-open.
Southend High School for Boys pupils will spend the whole morning doing just one subject and then another in the afternoon to stop big movements of children.
It has also bought £1,000 machines to spray and disinfect classrooms.
Dr Robin Bevan, head of the school in Essex, said: ”If you’re going to ask the brutal question, is it safe? Your honest answer is we’ve minimised the risk as much as possible.
“We’ve just got to look after staff members and be really protective of teachers who are themselves vulnerable or high risk. I think the biggest concern is how the students will be feeling upon their return.
“We’ve already got arrangements with our school counsellors and we’re going to be increasing that.”
Head teacher Richard Billings, of Towers School in Ashford, Kent, said: “We have 10 cleaners on site during the day. They look like something out of Ghostbusters, with backpacks full of disinfectant so they can spray corridors and classrooms between lessons – anything the children may have come into contact with.
“Every child has to hand sanitise as they go in and out of class, while teachers are provided with their own hand gel and wipes.
Image: Getty Stock) Getty Stock)
“Teachers will stand in a designated, boxed-off area at the front of the room – they won’t be able to walk around the classroom and help students, they’ll only be able to teach from the front.
“There won’t be any after-school clubs and we’ll phase people leaving the site. All assemblies and meetings will be done virtually.”
Executive Principal Ed Vainker of Reach Academy, Feltham, West London, said: “The number one thing is giving confidence to parents that their children are going to be safe. We are committing to really strong hygiene measures and working with families to get tested if anyone has symptoms.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Mum says garage didn't tell her of £6,900 'balloon' payment for new car

A mum claims she can no longer afford to pay for her new car after a garage failed to tell her about a whopping £6,900 `` balloon payment . ''
Jillie Stross bought her Dacia Duster SE Twenty from Wessex Garages in Newport , Wales , last month because she needed more space to fit in her mobility scooter .
The pub landlady has arthritis and needs the scooter to help her to look after her children , including her 12-year-old autistic son .
Jillie , who runs a pub in Merthyr , initially thought she was just taking a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was buying the car .
After agreeing to pay £198 per month , she claims she was not told about an additional `` balloon payment '' at the end of the deal until it was too late .
Speaking to Wales Online , Jillie said : `` I was asked by the salesperson how did £198 per month sound ?
`` I thought it was a bit more than I had wanted to pay but it was fine .
`` I was told when I came into the office that because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paperwork , and I was asked to sign it electronically .
`` I thought I was signing up for a test drive at the time and only realised afterwards I was actually buying the car . ''
Jillie said she went through with the purchase as she needed a car which could easily fit her mobility scooter .
On July 28 , she picked up the Dacia Duster and drove home but said something did not feel right .
She said : `` I rang them up about 48 hours later and asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They said yes , and then paused and said 'and the balloon payment . '
'' Two salespeople then told her their colleague would have informed her about the balloon payment , Jillie said .
She added : `` They were both saying the other would have told me about it when I was buying it .
But no one did . ''
Jillie was left shocked when she found out that the balloon payment needed at the end would be £6,900 .
She said : `` I 've been onto both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told there was nothing wrong , that I 'd signed the papers and agreed to everything .
`` I said I had been told we could n't go through the actual paperwork due to Covid-19 and so I 'd never actually seen it before signing .
I was never even shown the screen at the time or anything .
`` I feel like an idiot and I am kicking myself for not insisting on seeing it at the time , but I trusted them .
`` I think I was misled and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sale .
I did n't think it was malicious or deliberate , I think they never told me and are now denying that no-one did .
`` If I had known about the balloon payment , I would 've walked out . ''
Wessex Garages has since offered Jillie a different payment deal as well as an offer to buy the car back as a used vehicle .
She said : `` They 've made an offer of a five-year agreement at £260 a month at 5.9 per cent interest , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The only way I could afford to pay this would be at 0 per cent interest .
`` I need the boot space in the car for my scooter , I need to be able to keep up with my kids . ''
In a statement , a Wessex Garages spokesperson confirmed they are aware of the case and claim they `` fully advised the customer '' when trying to resolve the incident .
The spokesperson said : '' We are aware of the issues the customer has raised and Wessex Garages has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Whilst we are unable to comment on the specific details of this case , we have tried to offer alternatives and fully advised the customer of her options while trying to resolve the matter .
`` Having investigated fully we are confident that there is no indication or miss selling , breach of regulations or policies .
`` Wessex Garages currently have an Independent customer satisfaction score of 95 % ( Judge Services ) . ''

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Jillie Stross said she can no longer afford her car after Wessex Garages failed to tell her about the "balloon" payment in Newport, Wales
Mum says garage didn't tell her of £6,900 'balloon' payment for new car
A mum claims she can no longer afford to pay for her new car after a garage failed to tell her about a whopping £6,900 "balloon payment."
Jillie Stross bought her Dacia Duster SE Twenty from Wessex Garages in Newport, Wales, last month because she needed more space to fit in her mobility scooter.
The pub landlady has arthritis and needs the scooter to help her to look after her children, including her 12-year-old autistic son.
Jillie, who runs a pub in Merthyr, initially thought she was just taking a test drive but only realised afterwards that she was buying the car.
After agreeing to pay £198 per month, she claims she was not told about an additional "balloon payment" at the end of the deal until it was too late.
Image: Media Wales) Media Wales)
Speaking to Wales Online, Jillie said: "I was asked by the salesperson how did £198 per month sound?
"I thought it was a bit more than I had wanted to pay but it was fine.
"I was told when I came into the office that because of Covid-19 we couldn't go through the paperwork, and I was asked to sign it electronically.
"I thought I was signing up for a test drive at the time and only realised afterwards I was actually buying the car."
Jillie said she went through with the purchase as she needed a car which could easily fit her mobility scooter.
On July 28, she picked up the Dacia Duster and drove home but said something did not feel right.
Image: Media Wales) Media Wales)
She said: "I rang them up about 48 hours later and asked if it was really £198 per month. They said yes, and then paused and said 'and the balloon payment.'"
Two salespeople then told her their colleague would have informed her about the balloon payment, Jillie said.
She added: "They were both saying the other would have told me about it when I was buying it. But no one did."
Jillie was left shocked when she found out that the balloon payment needed at the end would be £6,900.
She said: "I've been onto both the finance company and the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong, that I'd signed the papers and agreed to everything.
"I said I had been told we couldn't go through the actual paperwork due to Covid-19 and so I'd never actually seen it before signing. I was never even shown the screen at the time or anything.
"I feel like an idiot and I am kicking myself for not insisting on seeing it at the time, but I trusted them.
"I think I was misled and that they are using Covid-19 to make a sale. I didn't think it was malicious or deliberate, I think they never told me and are now denying that no-one did.
"If I had known about the balloon payment, I would 've walked out."
Wessex Garages has since offered Jillie a different payment deal as well as an offer to buy the car back as a used vehicle.
She said: "They've made an offer of a five-year agreement at £260 a month at 5.9 per cent interest, but I can't afford that.
"The only way I could afford to pay this would be at 0 per cent interest.
"I need the boot space in the car for my scooter, I need to be able to keep up with my kids."
In a statement, a Wessex Garages spokesperson confirmed they are aware of the case and claim they "fully advised the customer" when trying to resolve the incident.
The spokesperson said:"We are aware of the issues the customer has raised and Wessex Garages has responded promptly and professionally at every stage.
"Whilst we are unable to comment on the specific details of this case, we have tried to offer alternatives and fully advised the customer of her options while trying to resolve the matter.
"Having investigated fully we are confident that there is no indication or miss selling, breach of regulations or policies.
"Wessex Garages currently have an Independent customer satisfaction score of 95% (Judge Services)."


thedailymirror--2020-08-22--Kostas Tsimikas sends message to Andy Robertson after first Liverpool appearance

Liverpool new boy Kostas Tsimikas has sent a message of intent to Andy Robertson that he plans to play as much first team football as possible next season .
Tsimikas , who signed for the club this month , made his first appearance in a Reds shirt this Saturday as Liverpool ran out 3-0 winners in a friendly against Stuttgart .
The £12million signing was brought in as cover for first choice left-back Robertson .
But the Greek defender got a first taste playing with the big boys on Saturday , and now has plans to challenge Robertson for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The sessions have been really hard , '' Tsimikas said .
`` But I have to try a lot to work hard and be ready .
Every player made me a warm welcome .
`` They helped me a lot to do my best on the pitch , to give everything .
And all together we hope for the best .
I want to start [ the season ] , I 'm looking forward to the new season .
I hope we will do and achieve our goals . ''
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
First of all we have to be fit , that 's why I tried to run a lot first of all ; to show a good image and play hard .
`` And the result is the most important [ thing ] , even in the friendly games and the competitive games .
It was a good performance , we did what we do all these days in training .
What the coach wants , we did on the pitch .
We won .
`` We 'll keep this and we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shield ] final on the 29th . ''
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Kostas Tsimikas, who signed for the club this month, made his first appearance in a Reds shirt this Saturday as Liverpool ran out 3-0 winners in a friendly against Stuttgart
Liverpool new boy Kostas Tsimikas has sent a message of intent to Andy Robertson that he plans to play as much first team football as possible next season.
Tsimikas, who signed for the club this month, made his first appearance in a Reds shirt this Saturday as Liverpool ran out 3-0 winners in a friendly against Stuttgart.
The £12million signing was brought in as cover for first choice left-back Robertson.
But the Greek defender got a first taste playing with the big boys on Saturday, and now has plans to challenge Robertson for his place in the Liverpool starting XI.
"The sessions have been really hard," Tsimikas said. "But I have to try a lot to work hard and be ready. Every player made me a warm welcome.
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"They helped me a lot to do my best on the pitch, to give everything. And all together we hope for the best. I want to start [the season], I'm looking forward to the new season. I hope we will do and achieve our goals."
He added: "The friendly games are difficult. First of all we have to be fit, that's why I tried to run a lot first of all; to show a good image and play hard.
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"And the result is the most important [thing], even in the friendly games and the competitive games. It was a good performance, we did what we do all these days in training. What the coach wants, we did on the pitch. We won.
"We'll keep this and we want to be ready for the [Community Shield] final on the 29th."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Horrific clip shows whale meat dumped in ocean after five butchered in hunt

Distressing footage shows carved-up whale parts being dumped in the sea after a brutal hunt in the Faroe Islands .
A clip released by activists seemingly shows the aftermath of five northern bottlenose whales being butchered this week .
Each year animals are surrounded as they migrate past the shores of the Danish territory and herded toward the beach , where they are hacked to death .
It has been described as an `` insane blood sport '' by charity ORCA , which is lobbying to end the slaughter , carried out with knives by licensed hunters .
The meat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a truck down cliffs which are already red with blood .
Captain Paul Watson , who founded rights group Sea Shepherd , told Yahoo News Australia : “ What they do is they kill everything .
`` They take what they need , and if they do n't need it , they throw it away . ''
He said unwanted meat gets thrown over the cliffs into the ocean , adding : “ We ’ ve documented where the bodies have been weighted down and sank to the bottom , so it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Around 100,000 pilot whales swim close to the Faroe Islands , located in the North Atlantic between Norway and Iceland and comprising of 18 tiny islands , each year .
Sea Shepherd show hunters in the water butchering the whales .
It has described the hunts as a `` barbaric '' .
All hunters must have a hunting license .
The Blue Planet Society has condemned the tradition and said the animals had been `` brutally and cruelly slaughtered '' .
In 2014 Sea Shepherd was able to disrupt the slaughter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ banning its ships from the country 's waters .
Charity ORCA posted on Twitter : `` To the beautiful family of pilot whales that were brutally murdered in the Danish # FaroeIslands , we are so deeply sorry ... We will keep fighting to end this insane blood sport .
RIP beautiful family ...
Please Boycott the Faroe Islands ! ''

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Activists have hit out at the traditional "blood sport" hunt in the Faroe Islands, which sees hundreds of whales hacked to death each year
Horrific clip shows whale meat dumped in ocean after five butchered in hunt
Distressing footage shows carved-up whale parts being dumped in the sea after a brutal hunt in the Faroe Islands.
A clip released by activists seemingly shows the aftermath of five northern bottlenose whales being butchered this week.
Each year animals are surrounded as they migrate past the shores of the Danish territory and herded toward the beach, where they are hacked to death.
It has been described as an "insane blood sport" by charity ORCA, which is lobbying to end the slaughter, carried out with knives by licensed hunters.
The meat and bones are seen being emptied from a truck down cliffs which are already red with blood.
Image: Sea Shepherd) Sea Shepherd)
Captain Paul Watson, who founded rights group Sea Shepherd, told Yahoo News Australia : “What they do is they kill everything.
"They take what they need, and if they don't need it, they throw it away."
He said unwanted meat gets thrown over the cliffs into the ocean, adding: “We’ve documented where the bodies have been weighted down and sank to the bottom, so it’s like a... graveyard down there.”
Image: Sea Shepherd) Sea Shepherd) Image: Sea Shepherd) Sea Shepherd)
Around 100,000 pilot whales swim close to the Faroe Islands, located in the North Atlantic between Norway and Iceland and comprising of 18 tiny islands, each year.
Sea Shepherd show hunters in the water butchering the whales.
It has described the hunts as a "barbaric".
The Faroese hunt on average 800 whales annually.
All hunters must have a hunting license.
The Blue Planet Society has condemned the tradition and said the animals had been "brutally and cruelly slaughtered".
In 2014 Sea Shepherd was able to disrupt the slaughter, but since then legislation has been passed banning its ships from the country's waters.
Charity ORCA posted on Twitter: "To the beautiful family of pilot whales that were brutally murdered in the Danish #FaroeIslands, we are so deeply sorry... We will keep fighting to end this insane blood sport. RIP beautiful family... Please Boycott the Faroe Islands!"


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Holby City's Alex Walkinshaw 'dating co-star Natasha after marriage split'

Holby City 's Alex Walkinshaw has reportedly moved on from his broken marriage with younger co-star Natasha Morgan after the pair 'hit it off ' on set .
The 45-year-old star , who plays Adrian 'Fletch ' Fletcher on the BBC1 soap , is reportedly seeing Natasha after ending his 11-year marriage with Sarah Trusler .
Pictures of the pair reportedly snapped outside his flat show them deep in conversation as he carries his car keys and she looks up at him .
According to the Sun On Sunday , Alex split from makeup artist Sarah around 18 months ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and were hit with rumours back in 2014 when he was accused of sending saucy texts to a glamour model behind his wife 's back .
A source told the newspaper that Alex and Natasha have been enjoying each other 's company , despite their 12-year age gap .
`` Alex and Natasha grew close after meeting on set , '' said the mole .
`` They really hit it off and she likes to ask him for advice on her career .
She has been comforting him after splitting from his wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change for Alex and she has helped support him through that . ''
The source added : `` He has been focusing on his character in Holby City and his craft as an actor .
`` He loves his job and it 's been a great outlet for him . ''
Mirror Online has contacted Alex 's rep for comment .
Neither he or Natasha have publicly spoken about their rumoured new romance , but the outlet claims she has been visiting his flat in Borehamwood , Hertfordshire , which is near the @ @ @ @

Alex Walkinshaw, who ended his marriage to wife of 11 years Sarah Trusler, is believed to be seeing his younger co-star after the pair hit it off on the set of Holby City
Holby City's Alex Walkinshaw has reportedly moved on from his broken marriage with younger co-star Natasha Morgan after the pair 'hit it off' on set.
The 45-year-old star, who plays Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher on the BBC1 soap, is reportedly seeing Natasha after ending his 11-year marriage with Sarah Trusler.
Pictures of the pair reportedly snapped outside his flat show them deep in conversation as he carries his car keys and she looks up at him.
According to the Sun On Sunday, Alex split from makeup artist Sarah around 18 months ago. They share two teenage children together and were hit with rumours back in 2014 when he was accused of sending saucy texts to a glamour model behind his wife's back.
Image: REX FEATURES) REX FEATURES)
A source told the newspaper that Alex and Natasha have been enjoying each other's company, despite their 12-year age gap.
"Alex and Natasha grew close after meeting on set," said the mole.
"They really hit it off and she likes to ask him for advice on her career. She has been comforting him after splitting from his wife.
Image: Star Now) Star Now)
Image: BBC) BBC)
"It's obviously a huge change for Alex and she has helped support him through that."
The source added: "He has been focusing on his character in Holby City and his craft as an actor.
"He loves his job and it's been a great outlet for him."
Image: Star Now) Star Now)
Mirror Online has contacted Alex's rep for comment. Neither he or Natasha have publicly spoken about their rumoured new romance, but the outlet claims she has been visiting his flat in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, which is near the BBC Elstree Studios.


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Aldi shopper shares tip to slow down speedy checkout staff if you can't keep up

When you shop at Aldi you can expect two things : bargain buys and lightning fast checkout staff .
Paying up a the end off your weekly shop becomes a personal challenge to try and bag the items as quickly as the cashier is scanning them - and it 's one you 're likely to lose .
With a queue of keen spectators looking on , many shoppers crack under the pressure - but one mum has revealed she simply does n't give them the chance .
Aldi customers have previously shared hilarious hacks to slow down the checkout staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the packaging around the barcode so it would n't scan first time .
Others said they preferred to work in teams , with one slowly handing the items over one at a time at the till while the other packs .
But sometimes if you do n't ask , you do n't get - and that 's exactly what one mum said she does in a discussion on the Aldi Mums Facebook page .
`` You can ask them to slow down , I do , '' she said .
`` They don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rude checkout operator either . ''
And it turns out plenty of others have been doing the same , as another said : `` I always ask the checkout workers at my local ALDI to slow down a bit , so I don ’ t get overwhelmed .
`` They always say yes and it ’ s always very pleasant , never had a problem . ''
But for others the sheer panic of racing to pack was all part of the Aldi experience , as reported by Kidspot .
One argued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checkout workers is a game for me .
It should be an Olympic sport . ''
A second added : `` Sometimes they go slow for me then other times it ’ s like a tornado and I can ’ t get the shopping fast enough into the trolley . ''
When Aldi was asked why their cashiers scan items so quickly , we were told staff members are `` encouraged '' to be as efficient as possible , which helps to keep the prices low .
Bosses also claimed their checkouts are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but said their checkout assistants were also trained to alter the rate they scan to match the pace of the shopper .

Aldi customers have said that keeping up with the supermarket checkout staff should be an 'Olympic sport' - but one mum revealed she simply doesn't give them the chance
Aldi shopper shares tip to slow down speedy checkout staff when you can't keep up
When you shop at Aldi you can expect two things: bargain buys and lightning fast checkout staff.
Paying up a the end off your weekly shop becomes a personal challenge to try and bag the items as quickly as the cashier is scanning them - and it's one you're likely to lose.
With a queue of keen spectators looking on, many shoppers crack under the pressure - but one mum has revealed she simply doesn't give them the chance.
Aldi customers have previously shared hilarious hacks to slow down the checkout staff, including one who advised scrunching up the packaging around the barcode so it wouldn't scan first time.
Others said they preferred to work in teams, with one slowly handing the items over one at a time at the till while the other packs.
But sometimes if you don't ask, you don't get - and that's exactly what one mum said she does in a discussion on the Aldi Mums Facebook page.
"You can ask them to slow down, I do," she said. "They don’t mind. And never had a rude checkout operator either."
And it turns out plenty of others have been doing the same, as another said: "I always ask the checkout workers at my local ALDI to slow down a bit, so I don’t get overwhelmed.
"They always say yes and it’s always very pleasant, never had a problem."
But for others the sheer panic of racing to pack was all part of the Aldi experience, as reported by Kidspot.
One argued: "Keeping up with the ALDI checkout workers is a game for me. It should be an Olympic sport."
A second added: "Sometimes they go slow for me then other times it’s like a tornado and I can’t get the shopping fast enough into the trolley."
When Aldi was asked why their cashiers scan items so quickly, we were told staff members are "encouraged" to be as efficient as possible, which helps to keep the prices low.
Bosses also claimed their checkouts are 40 per cent speedier than rivals - but said their checkout assistants were also trained to alter the rate they scan to match the pace of the shopper.


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Bruno Fernandes fires warning to Man Utd's rivals ahead of new season

Bruno Fernandes has insisted he is capable of improving even further next season following his stunning start to life at Manchester United .
The attacking midfielder took no time at all to settle in at Old Trafford , scoring 12 times and creating eight assists in all competitions since his move from Sporting Lisbon in January .
He has been particularly lethal from the penalty spot , converting eight times out of eight , with goalkeepers seemingly unable to work out how to stop him .
And speaking to UEFA.com , Fernandes admits he works hard on his technique for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a secret , '' he said .
`` I think that I train a lot , I like to train a lot .
I always pay attention to what the goalkeepers are doing – how they position themselves , how they best prevent shots on goal .
`` Based on that , based on the match , and based on how I ’ m feeling on the pitch , I decide how to take a penalty .
`` I don ’ t have a specific technique in taking penalties .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just stick to what I feel is most comfortable .
`` If I change it every so often , it might make the goalkeeper uncertain .
I change my run-up for how I ’ m feeling during the match , or how I feel the goalkeeper [ will move ] . ''
Fernandes is confident he will score and create even more next season as United attempt to challenge for major honours .
`` When we lose the ball , I try to be the first one to react and to call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in winning back possession , '' he added .
How many goals will Bruno Fernandes score next season ?
Have your say below '' And obviously for me , to be able to build up the play , to have the ball and provide passes to my team-mates to enable them to score goals – it ’ s very important .
`` I think that 's what I need to do a bit more because , yes , I 've provided some assists but I could have provided more , given the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I believe I can improve on my numbers given the quality we have up front . ''

The Portuguese star has made a huge impression since joining from Sporting Lisbon in January and is ready to pick up where he left off
Bruno Fernandes has insisted he is capable of improving even further next season following his stunning start to life at Manchester United.
The attacking midfielder took no time at all to settle in at Old Trafford, scoring 12 times and creating eight assists in all competitions since his move from Sporting Lisbon in January.
He has been particularly lethal from the penalty spot, converting eight times out of eight, with goalkeepers seemingly unable to work out how to stop him.
And speaking to UEFA.com, Fernandes admits he works hard on his technique for penalties.
"I don’t have a secret," he said. "I think that I train a lot, I like to train a lot. I always pay attention to what the goalkeepers are doing – how they position themselves, how they best prevent shots on goal.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
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"Based on that, based on the match, and based on how I’m feeling on the pitch, I decide how to take a penalty.
"I don’t have a specific technique in taking penalties. There’s no certain run-up I take, I just stick to what I feel is most comfortable.
"If I change it every so often, it might make the goalkeeper uncertain. I change my run-up for how I’m feeling during the match, or how I feel the goalkeeper [will move]."
Fernandes is confident he will score and create even more next season as United attempt to challenge for major honours.
"When we lose the ball, I try to be the first one to react and to call on the other attacking players to help out in winning back possession," he added.
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"And obviously for me, to be able to build up the play, to have the ball and provide passes to my team-mates to enable them to score goals – it’s very important.
"I think that's what I need to do a bit more because, yes, I've provided some assists but I could have provided more, given the quality we have up front.
"I believe I can improve on my numbers given the quality we have up front."


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Prince Andrew accuser 'losing hope' and says 'anyone else would be in jail'

A woman who claims she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew says she is `` running out of hope '' that he will be punished .
Virginia Roberts Giuffre , who claims she was trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein , alleges Prince Andrew had sex with her on three separate occasions - including when she was 17 , still a minor under US law .
This morning she claimed she was `` gifted '' to the royal , and voiced her fury on Twitter .
She wrote : `` All the evidence you could poke a stick out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known predator who just happens to be a prince , anyone else would be thrown into jail .
`` He knew I had no choice- he knew I was being trafficked- gifted to him .
Nothings all right .
Running out of hope . ''
Ms Giuffre , who was pictured with the Duke of York in London in London , has previously said she hopes Andrew is put “ in a cell next to his best mate ” Ghislaine Maxwell .
The former teen ‘ sex slave ’ of Jeffrey Epstein spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police offered to assist US authorities with their investigation into the US paedophile .
Dame Cressida Dick said that while the focus of the FBI probe was “ clearly ” in America , she added the Met would assist US authorities should it be required “ at any stage ” .
The help could include looking at Andrew ’ s ties to his friends Epstein and Maxwell .
Prosecutors in the States claim they have been stonewalled by requests to interview Andrew , 60 , with one prosecutor saying in January the Prince @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Duke ’ s legal team hit back saying they had repeatedly offered his assistance but had been ignored .
He categorically denies he had any form of sexual contact or relationship with Ms Giuffre .
The 58-year-old is accused of helping billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein by recruiting and eventually abusing three girls , from 1994 to 1997 , and committing perjury by denying her involvement under oath .
She denies all the charges .
Maxwell 's deposition had been taken in April 2016 for a now-settled civil defamation lawsuit against her by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her as a `` sex slave '' with her help .

Prince Andrew could be called to give evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell trial says lawyer
Prince Andrew could be called to give evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell trial says lawyer
Virginia Roberts Giuffre said she was "gifted" to the Duke of York when she was a teenager, and said "anyone else would be thrown into jail" - but she is losing hope he will face any consquences
Prince Andrew accuser 'running out of hope' and says 'anyone else would be in jail'
A woman who claims she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew says she is "running out of hope" that he will be punished.
Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who claims she was trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, alleges Prince Andrew had sex with her on three separate occasions - including when she was 17, still a minor under US law.
This morning she claimed she was "gifted" to the royal, and voiced her fury on Twitter.
She wrote: "All the evidence you could poke a stick out and yet the justice system defends a known predator who just happens to be a prince, anyone else would be thrown into jail.
"He knew I had no choice- he knew I was being trafficked- gifted to him. Nothings all right. Running out of hope."
Ms Giuffre, who was pictured with the Duke of York in London in London, has previously said she hopes Andrew is put “in a cell next to his best mate” Ghislaine Maxwell.
The former teen ‘sex slave’ of Jeffrey Epstein spoke out after the chief of the Metropolitan Police offered to assist US authorities with their investigation into the US paedophile.
Dame Cressida Dick said that while the focus of the FBI probe was “clearly” in America, she added the Met would assist US authorities should it be required “at any stage”.
The help could include looking at Andrew’s ties to his friends Epstein and Maxwell.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: Jae Donnelly/News Group Newspapers Ltd) Jae Donnelly/News Group Newspapers Ltd)
Prosecutors in the States claim they have been stonewalled by requests to interview Andrew, 60, with one prosecutor saying in January the Prince has provided “zero cooperation”.
The Duke’s legal team hit back saying they had repeatedly offered his assistance but had been ignored.
He categorically denies he had any form of sexual contact or relationship with Ms Giuffre.
The 58-year-old is accused of helping billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein by recruiting and eventually abusing three girls, from 1994 to 1997, and committing perjury by denying her involvement under oath.
She denies all the charges.
Maxwell's deposition had been taken in April 2016 for a now-settled civil defamation lawsuit against her by Virginia Giuffre, who said Epstein kept her as a "sex slave" with her help.


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Kim Jong-un 'in coma' with North Korea passing power to sister, diplomat claims

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is claimed to be in a coma which `` could spell disaster for the country '' .
The former aide to South Korea ’ s late president Kim Dae-jung made the claim about the leader days after he handed over some powers to his younger sister .
Chang Song-min told South Korean media : “ I assess him to be in a coma , but his life has not ended .
“ A complete succession structure has not been formed , so Kim Yo-jong is being brought to the fore as the vacuum can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he told South Korean media .
A few days ago the National Intelligence Service ( NIS ) announced Jong-un will still `` exert absolute power '' but he will gradually transfer his authority to Kim Yo-jong `` to ease stress '' .
The paranoid dictator , said to be aged around 36 , has only been seen a handful of times this year which has fuelled speculation that he could have died .
It was thought that a “ botched ” heart operation to fit a stent had either left him gravely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death rumours were quashed when he was seen at a fertiliser factory ’ s opening ceremony in Suchon , 30 miles north of the country 's capital Pyongyang .
But if Jong-un is no longer in a position to lead the rogue state , it could spell disaster for its people , it is claimed .
Chris Mikul , who penned ‘ My Favourite Dictators ’ last year , said Jong-un may be the “ most benevolent ” leader to rule the hermit kingdom – despite being a “ brutal dictator ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed a love for video games and basketball when he studied in Switzerland alongside international students which meant he has become “ completely westernised ” .
This means he is one of the more stable leaders under the regime as Jong-un has shown “ some concern for welfare ” .
This includes him putting on free concerts for citizens – including one featuring Disney characters .
Speaking to Express.co.uk this year , Mr Mikul said : “ While no one likes to see the continued success of a brutal dictator , if Kim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not necessarily going to be a good thing for the world .
“ We know he has got nuclear weapons now , which makes him the most successful Kim because he has managed to attain a goal they were trying to achieve since the Sixties .
“ They know nuclear weapons are the insurance policy that will keep the regime in power forever and he ’ s done it – but he won ’ t pull the trigger because it would end in the destruction of North Korea.
” Mr Mikul argued that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the people of North Korea than any potential successor .
“ It 's probably better to have Kim Jong-un ruling , which is horrible to say but it appears that the economy is better under him than it has been , or at least as good as it ’ s ever been under any of the Kims , '' he said .
“ That said , we don ’ t know what is happening out in the countryside and how many people are still going hungry.
” He also believes that country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turn of events as North Koreans would release they have been lied to which could spark mass suicides .
He warned : “ Once this regime falls everything they have believed in since they were born will dissolve , it will be horrendous .
“ You have to want the regime to fall eventually but you also have to think about the psychological effect it will have on people there .
“ Then the thought of unifying the two Koreas will be hard too , it was difficult enough unifying East and West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ east and west divide there to this day .
“ You have to want a terrible , brutal dictator ’ s regime to fall but there wo n't be joy and liberation that comes when that happens , it will be horrible for a lot of North Koreans .
“ In a similar way for example , imagine if something happened on earth that proved that Jesus never existed and there was definitive proof of that – imagine what would happen then . ''

The former aide to South Korea’s late president Kim Dae-jung said the paranoid leader is in a comatose state days after he handed over some powers to his younger sister
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is claimed to be in a coma which "could spell disaster for the country".
The former aide to South Korea’s late president Kim Dae-jung made the claim about the leader days after he handed over some powers to his younger sister.
Chang Song-min told South Korean media: “I assess him to be in a coma, but his life has not ended.
“A complete succession structure has not been formed, so Kim Yo-jong is being brought to the fore as the vacuum cannot be maintained for a prolonged period”, he told South Korean media.
A few days ago the National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced Jong-un will still "exert absolute power" but he will gradually transfer his authority to Kim Yo-jong "to ease stress".
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
The paranoid dictator, said to be aged around 36, has only been seen a handful of times this year which has fuelled speculation that he could have died.
It was thought that a “botched” heart operation to fit a stent had either left him gravely ill or killed him.
However the death rumours were quashed when he was seen at a fertiliser factory’s opening ceremony in Suchon, 30 miles north of the country's capital Pyongyang.
But if Jong-un is no longer in a position to lead the rogue state, it could spell disaster for its people, it is claimed.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Chris Mikul, who penned ‘My Favourite Dictators’ last year, said Jong-un may be the “most benevolent” leader to rule the hermit kingdom – despite being a “brutal dictator”.
He said this is because the despot developed a love for video games and basketball when he studied in Switzerland alongside international students which meant he has become “completely westernised”.
This means he is one of the more stable leaders under the regime as Jong-un has shown “some concern for welfare”.
This includes him putting on free concerts for citizens – including one featuring Disney characters.
Image: KCNA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) KCNA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Speaking to Express.co.uk this year, Mr Mikul said: “While no one likes to see the continued success of a brutal dictator, if Kim Jong-un had actually died… it’s not necessarily going to be a good thing for the world.
“We know he has got nuclear weapons now, which makes him the most successful Kim because he has managed to attain a goal they were trying to achieve since the Sixties.
“They know nuclear weapons are the insurance policy that will keep the regime in power forever and he’s done it – but he won’t pull the trigger because it would end in the destruction of North Korea.”
Mr Mikul argued that having Jong-un in power is arguably better for the people of North Korea than any potential successor.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
“It's probably better to have Kim Jong-un ruling, which is horrible to say but it appears that the economy is better under him than it has been, or at least as good as it’s ever been under any of the Kims," he said.
“That said, we don’t know what is happening out in the countryside and how many people are still going hungry.”
He also believes that country's regime would collapse in a disastrous turn of events as North Koreans would release they have been lied to which could spark mass suicides.
He warned: “Once this regime falls everything they have believed in since they were born will dissolve, it will be horrendous.
“You have to want the regime to fall eventually but you also have to think about the psychological effect it will have on people there.
“Then the thought of unifying the two Koreas will be hard too, it was difficult enough unifying East and West Germany, there’s still this east and west divide there to this day.
“You have to want a terrible, brutal dictator’s regime to fall but there won't be joy and liberation that comes when that happens, it will be horrible for a lot of North Koreans.
“In a similar way for example, imagine if something happened on earth that proved that Jesus never existed and there was definitive proof of that – imagine what would happen then."


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Barcelona make offloading Luis Suarez one of two transfer 'priorities'

Barcelona are reportedly keen to sell both striker Luis Suarez and midfielder Ivan Rakitic in the coming weeks as they look to overhaul their squad ahead of next season .
The Catalan giants have recently replaced manager Quique Setien with Ronald Koeman , who has been tasked with starting a new project at the club following their disastrous 2019-20 campaign .
Suarez is Barcelona 's third all-time top goalscorer after finding the net 198 times in all competitions over six highly successful seasons at the Nou Camp .
Yet they clearly feel the time has come to replace him with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been linked with a return to his former team Ajax this summer .
According to Spanish publication Marca , Rakitic is also likely to be shown the door .
The 32-year-old has also been a huge part of Barcelona 's success in recent years , but the view from the board is that he is past his best , and he could well be signed by Sevilla ahead of next season .
Suarez in particular appears to want to stay at Barcelona , and recently criticised president Josep Bartomeu over the uncertainty around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` There is talk of some names that the president gave , of changes that can be made , but nobody told me that they want to do without me .
Are Barcelona right to put Luis Suarez up for sale ?
Have your say below '' If this is the desire of the club , it would be good if the person in charge speaks directly to me .
I 've been at Barca for six years , enough time to say what they think .
It 's better to tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones they want out .
It remains to be seen .
`` I also want the best for the club and my plan today is to continue , but if the club thinks that I am expendable , I have no problem speaking with those who decide . ''

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The Uruguayan forward is entering the twilight of his career and the Catalan giants are looking to replace him as they rebuild for the future
Barcelona are reportedly keen to sell both striker Luis Suarez and midfielder Ivan Rakitic in the coming weeks as they look to overhaul their squad ahead of next season.
The Catalan giants have recently replaced manager Quique Setien with Ronald Koeman, who has been tasked with starting a new project at the club following their disastrous 2019-20 campaign.
Suarez is Barcelona's third all-time top goalscorer after finding the net 198 times in all competitions over six highly successful seasons at the Nou Camp.
Yet they clearly feel the time has come to replace him with some fresh blood, and he has been linked with a return to his former team Ajax this summer.
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According to Spanish publication Marca, Rakitic is also likely to be shown the door.
The 32-year-old has also been a huge part of Barcelona's success in recent years, but the view from the board is that he is past his best, and he could well be signed by Sevilla ahead of next season.
Suarez in particular appears to want to stay at Barcelona, and recently criticised president Josep Bartomeu over the uncertainty around his future.
He told El Pais: "There is talk of some names that the president gave, of changes that can be made, but nobody told me that they want to do without me.
Are Barcelona right to put Luis Suarez up for sale? Have your say below
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"If this is the desire of the club, it would be good if the person in charge speaks directly to me. I've been at Barca for six years, enough time to say what they think. It's better to tell me if I am one of the ones they want out. It remains to be seen.
"I also want the best for the club and my plan today is to continue, but if the club thinks that I am expendable, I have no problem speaking with those who decide."


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Yoga teacher who suffers from extreme acne told by trolls she's 'beyond help'

A yoga teacher who suffers from extreme acne has revealed how she was left in tears when online trolls told her that her skin was `` beyond help '' .
Jessica Mackenzie , 25 , said she spent most of her teenage years acne-free , but her skin got worse in the past four years .
The yoga teacher from Edinburgh , Scotland , has been sharing photos of herself on her Instagram profile to encourage skin positivity and rebuild her confidence .
Her acne is mainly concentrated on her cheeks and causes her skin to become hot , itchy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her side and uses ice packs most nights to treat the inflammation .
When she first started to develop issues with her skin , she became very anxious about the sudden change in her appearance .
She said she was left in tears due to cruel comments she received after sharing snaps of her skin online .
Some trolls told her nasty things such as `` that is unhealthy skin '' and `` your skin is beyond help '' .
Over the years she tried various acne solutions including vitamins , spot patches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several skincare products , Mail Online reports .
She revealed : `` I 've spent so long trying to treat my acne .
I 've changed my diet , taken vitamins , used spot patches , and done skin peels and facials .
`` I 've been prescribed five different topical treatments and every possible skin antibiotic .
`` I 've spent hundreds on skincare brands .
Last year I got skin peels quite regularly which did really help my skin settle but at sixty-five-pounds a treatment every two weeks , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also opted for a new treatment and is now on a course of Roaccutane – a retinoid medication – which privately costs £1,600 for a six-month course .
Jessica said she was encouraged to share photos of her acne after seeing snaps of a model .
She said : `` Seeing that model with acne sparked a sudden interest in promoting real skin which is when I took to Instagram .
`` I scrolled for hours with goose bumps in shock at how big and beautiful the community is - I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now encouraging other women to embrace their beauty - with acne and all .
Even though she received some negative comments , Jessica said most of them were encouraging .
She explained : `` People commented on my bare-faced selfie saying that I was inspiring , looked beautiful , and that my words were powerful .
`` People personally thanked me saying that they needed to see real skin on their timeline that they could relate to - something authentic .
I knew at that point that that 's what Instagram lacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is determined to continue using the platform to support the skin positivity community , adding : `` Living with any skin condition is challenging but you 're not alone .
`` Please confide in your friends and talk about how you feel .
Find your acne community on social media .
`` Unfollow any accounts that make you feel anything less than you are and start filling your timeline with real skin .
Authenticity will always be beautiful .
`` ' I will continue to document my journey - including my experiences with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as the before and afters .
I 'm always happy for people to talk and reach out . ''

Jessica Mackenzie, 25, said she spent most of her teenage years acne-free, but her skin got worse in the past four years. She shares photos online to encourage skin positivity
Yoga teacher, 25, who suffers from extreme acne told by trolls she's 'beyond help'
A yoga teacher who suffers from extreme acne has revealed how she was left in tears when online trolls told her that her skin was "beyond help".
Jessica Mackenzie, 25, said she spent most of her teenage years acne-free, but her skin got worse in the past four years.
The yoga teacher from Edinburgh, Scotland, has been sharing photos of herself on her Instagram profile to encourage skin positivity and rebuild her confidence.
Her acne is mainly concentrated on her cheeks and causes her skin to become hot, itchy and inflamed.
Image: MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga)
She struggles to sleep her side and uses ice packs most nights to treat the inflammation.
When she first started to develop issues with her skin, she became very anxious about the sudden change in her appearance.
She said she was left in tears due to cruel comments she received after sharing snaps of her skin online.
Image: MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga)
Some trolls told her nasty things such as "that is unhealthy skin" and "your skin is beyond help".
Over the years she tried various acne solutions including vitamins, spot patches, skin peels, facials, and several skincare products, Mail Online reports.
She revealed: "I've spent so long trying to treat my acne. I've changed my diet, taken vitamins, used spot patches, and done skin peels and facials.
Image: MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga)
"I've been prescribed five different topical treatments and every possible skin antibiotic.
"I've spent hundreds on skincare brands. Last year I got skin peels quite regularly which did really help my skin settle but at sixty-five-pounds a treatment every two weeks, it wasn't feasible long term."
She has also opted for a new treatment and is now on a course of Roaccutane – a retinoid medication – which privately costs £1,600 for a six-month course.
Image: MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga)
Image: MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga)
Jessica said she was encouraged to share photos of her acne after seeing snaps of a model.
She said: "Seeing that model with acne sparked a sudden interest in promoting real skin which is when I took to Instagram.
"I scrolled for hours with goose bumps in shock at how big and beautiful the community is - I had no idea."
Image: MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga)
The yoga teacher is now encouraging other women to embrace their beauty - with acne and all.
Even though she received some negative comments, Jessica said most of them were encouraging.
She explained: "People commented on my bare-faced selfie saying that I was inspiring, looked beautiful, and that my words were powerful.
Image: MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) Image: MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga) MDWfeatures / @_jessyoga)
"People personally thanked me saying that they needed to see real skin on their timeline that they could relate to - something authentic. I knew at that point that that's what Instagram lacks - authenticity."
She said she is determined to continue using the platform to support the skin positivity community, adding: "Living with any skin condition is challenging but you're not alone.
"Please confide in your friends and talk about how you feel. Find your acne community on social media.
"Unfollow any accounts that make you feel anything less than you are and start filling your timeline with real skin. Authenticity will always be beautiful.
"'I will continue to document my journey - including my experiences with Roaccutane - posting the highs and lows as well as the before and afters. I'm always happy for people to talk and reach out."


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Harry Maguire 'racked up £63,000 bar bill' after guzzling champagne and lobster

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and pals reportedly racked up a £63,000 bar tab as part of a three-day bender leading up to his arrest .
Maguire spent two nights in a cell in Mykonos as three men were arrested having been accused of attacking police officers .
He was released from the island of Syros yesterday after pleading not guilty to all charges as more details regarding the alleged incident come to light .
The Sun have now claimed that Maguire and friends guzzled champagne and ate lobster as they racked up a huge £63,000 bar tab in just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday night .
Maguire was reportedly joined in the group by Chelsea star Ross Barkley , Love Island ’ s Chris Hughes and snooker ace Judd Trump , as well as relatives including brother Joe .
They spent £18,000 on a bottle of Dom Perignon Brut 2002 champagne as well as splashing out £17,000 on Armand de Brignac Champagne .
They also spent £750 on three bottles of Jack Daniels and ate £1,2000 worth of lobster plus seven ribeye steaks , costing £820 .
They spent their session in the £2000 VIP area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maguire reportedly paying a fraction of the final bill having mainly drunk beer .
Maguire and friends went to Cosi Bar in Mykonos the following evening where he was taunted by rival fans .
They returned on Thursday night where taunts allegedly continued , and culminated in his sister Daisy being stabbed in the arm with a `` sharp object.
” Things then escalated with a mass brawl as Maguire allegedly retaliated , with the England defender mistaking plain clothes police officers trying to break things up for the attackers .
One witness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing the blood on his sister and then it all kicked off big style .
“ It was a nasty wound .
Harry reacted just like anyone would if they saw a member of their family being attacked .
“ Once Harry realised the police were not part of the original group he tried to explain what had happened .
“ But because one of the officers had been hurt they weren ’ t having it and he was taken to the station with the others .
”

Man Utd and England star Harry Maguire was arrested in Mykonos after claims he went on a three-day bender and racked up a huge bar tab with pals including Ross Barkley and Chris Hughes two nights earlier
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and pals reportedly racked up a £63,000 bar tab as part of a three-day bender leading up to his arrest.
Maguire spent two nights in a cell in Mykonos as three men were arrested having been accused of attacking police officers.
He was released from the island of Syros yesterday after pleading not guilty to all charges as more details regarding the alleged incident come to light.
The Sun have now claimed that Maguire and friends guzzled champagne and ate lobster as they racked up a huge £63,000 bar tab in just five hours at a local bar on Tuesday night.
Maguire was reportedly joined in the group by Chelsea star Ross Barkley, Love Island ’s Chris Hughes and snooker ace Judd Trump, as well as relatives including brother Joe.
Image: Steve Reigate Daily Express) Steve Reigate Daily Express)
They spent £18,000 on a bottle of Dom Perignon Brut 2002 champagne as well as splashing out £17,000 on Armand de Brignac Champagne.
They also spent £750 on three bottles of Jack Daniels and ate £1,2000 worth of lobster plus seven ribeye steaks, costing £820.
They spent their session in the £2000 VIP area of the exclusive SantAnna beach bar with Maguire reportedly paying a fraction of the final bill having mainly drunk beer.
Image: Mykonos LiveTV) Mykonos LiveTV)
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Maguire and friends went to Cosi Bar in Mykonos the following evening where he was taunted by rival fans.
They returned on Thursday night where taunts allegedly continued, and culminated in his sister Daisy being stabbed in the arm with a "sharp object.”
Things then escalated with a mass brawl as Maguire allegedly retaliated, with the England defender mistaking plain clothes police officers trying to break things up for the attackers.
One witness claimed: “Harry went spare after seeing the blood on his sister and then it all kicked off big style.
“It was a nasty wound. Harry reacted just like anyone would if they saw a member of their family being attacked.
“Once Harry realised the police were not part of the original group he tried to explain what had happened.
“But because one of the officers had been hurt they weren’t having it and he was taken to the station with the others.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--World's 'oldest man', 116, dies after moaning he couldn't smoke in lockdown

The world 's unofficial 'oldest man ' has died at the age of 116 after surviving the 1918 Spanish Flu that wiped out his entire family .
Fredie Blom , who lives in South Africa , complained that his biggest challenge during the coronavirus lockdown was not being able to roll his own cigarettes on his birthday , Star Online reports .
His family said he did not die from coronavirus but natural causes .
During the lockdown Fredie was unable to enjoy a roll-up as the sale of alcohol and cigarettes were banned in South Africa to stop booze-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his 116th birthday and was described as 'unofficially ' the world 's oldest man by South African media , the MailOnline reports .
Fredie raised three children of his wife Jeanette as his own , and was a grandfather of five .
He spent most of his life as a labourer and only retired when he was in his 80s .
in 2018 he said there was no special secret to his long life .
He told the BBC : `` There 's only one thing - it 's the man above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the power .
I have nothing .
I can drop over any time but He holds me . ''
In a tribute to Fredie , a spokesman for his family Andre Naidoo said : `` Two weeks ago oupa ( grandfather ) was still chopping wood .
`` He was a strong man , full of pride . ''
Fredie 's family said he shrunk from being `` a big man to a small person '' in the space of three days before his death .
Mr Blom stopped visiting doctors more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was tired of being pricked and prodded .
His death at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town was not caused by coronavirus , Naidoo said .
Fredie 's identity documents reportedly show he was born in Eastern Cape province in May 1904 , although that was never verified by Guinness World Records .
According to the Guinness World Records the official oldest man in the world was Brit Bob Weighton , who died in May aged 112 .

Fredie Blom, who lives in South Africa, was the sole sole survivor of his family after they were all wiped out by the 1918 Spanish Flu. He died four months after his 116th birthday
The world's unofficial 'oldest man' has died at the age of 116 after surviving the 1918 Spanish Flu that wiped out his entire family.
Fredie Blom, who lives in South Africa, complained that his biggest challenge during the coronavirus lockdown was not being able to roll his own cigarettes on his birthday, Star Online reports.
His family said he did not die from coronavirus but natural causes.
During the lockdown Fredie was unable to enjoy a roll-up as the sale of alcohol and cigarettes were banned in South Africa to stop booze-related hospital admissions.
He died four months after his 116th birthday and was described as 'unofficially' the world's oldest man by South African media, the MailOnline reports.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Fredie raised three children of his wife Jeanette as his own, and was a grandfather of five.
He spent most of his life as a labourer and only retired when he was in his 80s.
in 2018 he said there was no special secret to his long life.
He told the BBC: "There's only one thing - it's the man above [God]. He's got all the power. I have nothing. I can drop over any time but He holds me."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
In a tribute to Fredie, a spokesman for his family Andre Naidoo said: "Two weeks ago oupa (grandfather) was still chopping wood.
"He was a strong man, full of pride."
Fredie's family said he shrunk from being "a big man to a small person" in the space of three days before his death.
Mr Blom stopped visiting doctors more than two years ago, claiming he was tired of being pricked and prodded.
His death at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town was not caused by coronavirus, Naidoo said.
Fredie's identity documents reportedly show he was born in Eastern Cape province in May 1904, although that was never verified by Guinness World Records.
According to the Guinness World Records the official oldest man in the world was Brit Bob Weighton, who died in May aged 112.


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Parents concerned over Boris Johnson's 'too loose' baby sling on hiking trip

Parents have taken to social media to express concern over Boris Johnson 's 'unsettling ' use of a baby carrier during a hiking trip in the Scottish Highlands .
The Prime Minister and his fiancée Carrie Symonds enjoyed a family holiday with their four-month-old son Wilfred and their rescue dog Dilyn at a cottage in Applecross , where a tepee-style tent was pitched near Mr Johnson 's summer hideaway home .
Ms Symonds shared photos of the picturesque getaway on Instagram , after the holiday was cut short over reported security concerns that their location had been leaked .
Images @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a baby carrier , but the photos caused concern for some parents who have said the sling was 'too loose ' .
One took to Twitter to say : `` This is not a man that carries his baby regularly , or has bothered to read the instructions for his Ergo baby carrier .
`` Having used same make since birth for my girls , that poor baby far too low , carrier far too loose & Boris is going to get v sore back walking using it like that . ''
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their sling with quantum-level precision , this unsettles me so much !
Urgh .
That whole picture says so much about his approach to everything .
Slapdash , for appearance , regardless of impact on others . ''
However , others praised him for using the baby carrier , writing : `` The babywearing community is thrilled to see you keeping your baby close in a carrier .
You may find [ a ] simple adjustment makes all the difference to your comfort and it will also add to the safety of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is said to have packed up and returned home after pictures of him in the remote location were published .
Bodyguards reportedly voiced concerns over the safety of Mr Johnson and his family , who left after just three days , as reported by The Sun .
Mr Johnson was facing mounting pressure to return from the scheduled holiday to respond to the huge fallout over exam results , on which he is yet to comment .

Parents have questioned Boris Johnson's use of a baby carrier after his fiancée Carrie Symonds shared family pictures from their recent hiking trip in the Scottish Highlands
Parents have taken to social media to express concern over Boris Johnson's 'unsettling' use of a baby carrier during a hiking trip in the Scottish Highlands.
The Prime Minister and his fiancée Carrie Symonds enjoyed a family holiday with their four-month-old son Wilfred and their rescue dog Dilyn at a cottage in Applecross, where a tepee-style tent was pitched near Mr Johnson's summer hideaway home.
Ms Symonds shared photos of the picturesque getaway on Instagram, after the holiday was cut short over reported security concerns that their location had been leaked.
Images show Boris hiking with Wilfred strapped into a baby carrier, but the photos caused concern for some parents who have said the sling was 'too loose'.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
One took to Twitter to say: "This is not a man that carries his baby regularly, or has bothered to read the instructions for his Ergo baby carrier.
"Having used same make since birth for my girls, that poor baby far too low, carrier far too loose & Boris is going to get v sore back walking using it like that."
Another added: "As someone who adjusts their sling with quantum-level precision, this unsettles me so much! Urgh. That whole picture says so much about his approach to everything. Slapdash, for appearance, regardless of impact on others."
However, others praised him for using the baby carrier, writing: "The babywearing community is thrilled to see you keeping your baby close in a carrier. You may find [a] simple adjustment makes all the difference to your comfort and it will also add to the safety of your precious baby."
The Prime Minister is said to have packed up and returned home after pictures of him in the remote location were published.
Bodyguards reportedly voiced concerns over the safety of Mr Johnson and his family, who left after just three days, as reported by The Sun.
Mr Johnson was facing mounting pressure to return from the scheduled holiday to respond to the huge fallout over exam results, on which he is yet to comment.


thedailymirror--2020-08-23--Philippe Coutinho to be handed Barcelona lifeline by Ronald Koeman

New Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman will reportedly speak to Philippe Coutinho after the Champions League final to try to convince him to stay at the club .
The Brazilian attacking midfielder is currently on loan at Bayern Munich , and could have a part to play in their clash with PSG on Sunday evening .
The German giants are not said to be willing to make his move a permanent one , however , meaning Coutinho is set to return to Barcelona following the final .
It was thought that the former Liverpool man would be looking for a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Arsenal said to be interested .
But according to Barcelona-based publication Mundo Deportivo Koeman is a big fan of Coutinho , and is likely to try to convince the player that he has a future with the team .
Koeman faced Coutinho as an opponent during his time in charge of Southampton and Everton and is believed to have been impressed with his qualities .
And although he has yet to set the world alight in La Liga , Koeman is convinced he can get the best out of Coutinho next season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , how the player himself sees his future , and it could well be the case that he is ready to move on .
Can Philippe Coutinho still be a success at Barcelona ?
Have your say below So far he has remained tight-lipped about his intentions , simply saying earlier this week : `` My mind is fully focused on the competition .
It ’ s a unique opportunity for us .
I ’ m very happy to be in the Champions League final .
`` On my future , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m only thinking about the final . ''
Meanwhile Coutinho could cost Barcelona €5m ( £4.5m ) if Bayern win against PSG , with a clause in his contract stating that the Catalan giants must pay a clause to Liverpool if he wins the competition this season , regardless of what team it is for .

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The attacking midfielder's future has been the source of a huge amount of speculation but he may be given another chance at the Nou Camp
New Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman will reportedly speak to Philippe Coutinho after the Champions League final to try to convince him to stay at the club.
The Brazilian attacking midfielder is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, and could have a part to play in their clash with PSG on Sunday evening.
The German giants are not said to be willing to make his move a permanent one, however, meaning Coutinho is set to return to Barcelona following the final.
It was thought that the former Liverpool man would be looking for a new club this summer, with the likes of Arsenal said to be interested.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
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But according to Barcelona-based publication Mundo Deportivo Koeman is a big fan of Coutinho, and is likely to try to convince the player that he has a future with the team.
Koeman faced Coutinho as an opponent during his time in charge of Southampton and Everton and is believed to have been impressed with his qualities.
And although he has yet to set the world alight in La Liga, Koeman is convinced he can get the best out of Coutinho next season.
It is not yet clear, however, how the player himself sees his future, and it could well be the case that he is ready to move on.
Can Philippe Coutinho still be a success at Barcelona? Have your say below
Image: CORDON/PA Images) CORDON/PA Images)
So far he has remained tight-lipped about his intentions, simply saying earlier this week: "My mind is fully focused on the competition. It’s a unique opportunity for us. I’m very happy to be in the Champions League final.
"On my future, I haven’t thought about it because I’m only thinking about the final."
Meanwhile Coutinho could cost Barcelona €5m (£4.5m) if Bayern win against PSG, with a clause in his contract stating that the Catalan giants must pay a clause to Liverpool if he wins the competition this season, regardless of what team it is for.