thedailymirror--2020-11-13--UK coronavirus R rate falls again but deaths will keep rising, scientists warn

The UK 's coronavirus reproduction ( R ) number has fallen slightly to between 1 and 1.2 across the UK , but deaths will keep rising , say Government scientists .
Analysis from Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) suggests infections are likely to increase again in December if lockdowns are lifted everywhere .
It suggests local restrictions will be needed in certain areas in the weeks before Christmas .
Sage warned that the virus is still spreading and deaths and demand for healthcare will carry on unless R drops below one for an extended period of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections is growing by between 1 % to 3 % every day .
For the past few weeks , it has put the R at between 1.1 and 1.3 .
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If the R value is above one then the Covid-19 epidemic continues to grow , but if it is below one it shows the outbreak is in retreat .
Separate Sage documents released on Friday indicate the national outbreak is still at a “ high and controlled ” phase .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak returns to current levels after national lockdown is lifted on December 2 , Sage advised that there is “ little to no scope for loosening of social distancing rules over Christmas ” .
The official R reproductive number is still above 1 because infections are still increasing among the elderly .
For England the R is slightly higher at between 1.1 and 1.2 , down from a 1.1-1.3 range the previous week .
These are the R numbers across England : - North East and Yorkshire 1.0 to 1.2 ( down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.0 to 1.2 ( down from 1.1 to 1.3 ) - North West 0.9 to 1.1 ( down from 1.0 to 1.1 ) While the publication is focused on England , it suggests R could have dropped below 1 in Wales and Scotland .
The pessimistic outlook came after two independent studies , which feed in to Sage , suggested R could now be below 1 in England .
In its latest weekly R announcement , Sage said : “ The estimated growth rate means the number of new infections is growing by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
`` Sage is confident that the epidemic has continued to grow in England over recent weeks .
`` Although there is some evidence that the rate of growth in some parts of the country may be slowing , levels of disease are very high in these areas ; significant levels of healthcare demand and mortality will persist until R is reduced to and remains well below one for an extended period of time . ''
The findings suggest Tier 3 and in some areas Tier 2 restrictions were working to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Government scientists believe Tier 1 restrictions were having little impact .
In towns and cities in England which had been under Tier 3 restrictions before national lockdown R is below 1 and new infections are falling .
The only whole region to have an R potentially below 1 was the North West with a range of between 0.9 and 1.1 .
It comes as daily confirmed coronavirus cases jumped by 46 % to 33,470 on Thursday .
Some officials have suggested the increase - the highest to date - is as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just before the current lockdown period began on November 5 .
NHS medical director Stephen Powis played down the impact of the rise at a Downing Street press conference on Thursday .
He said it was `` important to look at the number of cases reported over a number of days and not just take one day in isolation '' .
A further 563 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for coronavirus as of Thursday .
At least 200 UK frontline health and care workers have now died after contracting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The list of health and social care workers includes those who were working in roles shortly before their deaths where they were likely to come into contact with patients .
The most recent victim was consultant anaesthetist Dr Krishnan Subramanian , who died on Thursday .
`` Quiet and dedicated '' Dr Subramanian , who was in his late 40s , worked at the Royal Derby Hospital .
He was being treated at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester before his death .
The figure emerged as England 's former chief medical officer claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic as officials felt a virus would `` never travel this far '' .
Dame Sally Davies , who left the role in October 2019 , said she questioned whether the country should rehearse for a coronavirus outbreak in 2015 but was told it would not `` reach us properly '' by Public Health England officials .
She told the Daily Telegraph officials focused on the threat of pandemic influenza and was therefore prepared for the `` wrong pandemic '' .
But Public Health England said this is not true , adding : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which planned specifically for a MERS coronavirus scenario in the UK amongst other health threats . ''
Dame Sally , who left the role last October , told the paper the country was `` not as well prepared as we should have been '' .
She added : `` I did ask during a conversation in my office in around 2015 , should we do Sars ?
But I was told no , because it would n't reach us properly .
They said it would die out and would never travel this far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it was the Public Health England people who said we did n't need to do it , and I 'll say that to Parliament .
`` That advice meant we never seriously sat down and said : 'Will we have a massive pandemic of something else ? ''
' Nearly 67,000 deaths involving Covid-19 have now occurred in the UK , the latest figures show , while , as of 9am on Thursday , there had been a further 33,470 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK , the highest daily figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government spokesperson said : `` This is an unprecedented pandemic and we have taken the right steps at the right time to combat it , guided at all times by the best scientific advice , to protect the NHS and save lives .
`` There is a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes , all of which would not be possible without the years of preparation undertaken for a pandemic , including flu and other infectious diseases like MERS , SARS and Ebola . ''
A spokesman for Public Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the focus as it was top of the National Risk Assessment .
They added : `` In all of our time working with Dame Sally Davies we agreed that the country should prepare for all health protection threats including infections caused by different organisms such as coronaviruses . ''
Meanwhile , almost 20 % of Liverpool residents have taken part in a mass coronavirus testing pilot in its first week , according to figures from the city 's mayor .
Joe Anderson said 90,000 people had been tested for Covid-19 since last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests to everyone regardless of whether they have symptoms .
The figure is 18 % of the city 's population of just under half a million .
Mr Anderson told BBC Breakfast 430 people had tested positive , with only about 200 of them showing symptoms before they had a test .

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Scientists from the Government's Sage committee say Covid-19 infections are likely to increase again in December if lockdowns are lifted everywhere, suggesting local restrictions will be needed in certain areas in the weeks before Christmas
UK coronavirus R rate falls as low as 1 but deaths will keep rising, scientists warn
The UK's coronavirus reproduction (R) number has fallen slightly to between 1 and 1.2 across the UK, but deaths will keep rising, say Government scientists.
Analysis from Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) suggests infections are likely to increase again in December if lockdowns are lifted everywhere.
It suggests local restrictions will be needed in certain areas in the weeks before Christmas.
Sage warned that the virus is still spreading and deaths and demand for healthcare will carry on unless R drops below one for an extended period of time.
It said the number of new infections is growing by between 1% to 3% every day.
For the past few weeks, it has put the R at between 1.1 and 1.3.
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
If the R value is above one then the Covid-19 epidemic continues to grow, but if it is below one it shows the outbreak is in retreat.
Separate Sage documents released on Friday indicate the national outbreak is still at a “high and controlled” phase.
If this remains the case, or if the outbreak returns to current levels after national lockdown is lifted on December 2, Sage advised that there is “little to no scope for loosening of social distancing rules over Christmas”.
The official R reproductive number is still above 1 because infections are still increasing among the elderly.
For England the R is slightly higher at between 1.1 and 1.2, down from a 1.1-1.3 range the previous week.
These are the R numbers across England:
- South East 1.2 to 1.4 (unchanged from a week ago)
- South West 1.2 to 1.4 (unchanged)
- East of England 1.1 to 1.4 (unchanged)
- Midlands 1.1 to 1.3 (unchanged)
- North East and Yorkshire 1.0 to 1.2 (down from 1.1 to 1.2)
- London 1.0 to 1.2 (down from 1.1 to 1.3)
- North West 0.9 to 1.1 (down from 1.0 to 1.1)
While the publication is focused on England, it suggests R could have dropped below 1 in Wales and Scotland.
The pessimistic outlook came after two independent studies, which feed in to Sage, suggested R could now be below 1 in England.
In its latest weekly R announcement, Sage said: “The estimated growth rate means the number of new infections is growing by between 1% and 3% every day.
"Sage is confident that the epidemic has continued to grow in England over recent weeks.
"Although there is some evidence that the rate of growth in some parts of the country may be slowing, levels of disease are very high in these areas; significant levels of healthcare demand and mortality will persist until R is reduced to and remains well below one for an extended period of time."
The findings suggest Tier 3 and in some areas Tier 2 restrictions were working to get the R value below 1. However, Government scientists believe Tier 1 restrictions were having little impact.
Image: Press Association Images) Press Association Images)
In towns and cities in England which had been under Tier 3 restrictions before national lockdown R is below 1 and new infections are falling.
The only whole region to have an R potentially below 1 was the North West with a range of between 0.9 and 1.1.
It comes as daily confirmed coronavirus cases jumped by 46% to 33,470 on Thursday.
Some officials have suggested the increase - the highest to date - is as a result of people going out and socialising just before the current lockdown period began on November 5.
NHS medical director Stephen Powis played down the impact of the rise at a Downing Street press conference on Thursday.
He said it was "important to look at the number of cases reported over a number of days and not just take one day in isolation".
A further 563 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for coronavirus as of Thursday.
At least 200 UK frontline health and care workers have now died after contracting coronavirus, it was confirmed on Friday.
The list of health and social care workers includes those who were working in roles shortly before their deaths where they were likely to come into contact with patients.
The most recent victim was consultant anaesthetist Dr Krishnan Subramanian, who died on Thursday.
"Quiet and dedicated" Dr Subramanian, who was in his late 40s, worked at the Royal Derby Hospital.
He was being treated at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester before his death.
The figure emerged as England's former chief medical officer claimed the country was ill-prepared for the coronavirus pandemic as officials felt a virus would "never travel this far".
Dame Sally Davies, who left the role in October 2019, said she questioned whether the country should rehearse for a coronavirus outbreak in 2015 but was told it would not "reach us properly" by Public Health England officials.
She told the Daily Telegraph officials focused on the threat of pandemic influenza and was therefore prepared for the "wrong pandemic".
But Public Health England said this is not true, adding: "Dame Sally Davies participated in exercises which planned specifically for a MERS coronavirus scenario in the UK amongst other health threats."
Dame Sally, who left the role last October, told the paper the country was "not as well prepared as we should have been".
She added: "I did ask during a conversation in my office in around 2015, should we do Sars? But I was told no, because it wouldn't reach us properly. They said it would die out and would never travel this far.
"So I did ask, but it was the Public Health England people who said we didn't need to do it, and I'll say that to Parliament.
"That advice meant we never seriously sat down and said: 'Will we have a massive pandemic of something else?"'
Nearly 67,000 deaths involving Covid-19 have now occurred in the UK, the latest figures show, while, as of 9am on Thursday, there had been a further 33,470 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, the highest daily figure recorded since the outbreak began.
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A Government spokesperson said: "This is an unprecedented pandemic and we have taken the right steps at the right time to combat it, guided at all times by the best scientific advice, to protect the NHS and save lives.
"There is a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes, all of which would not be possible without the years of preparation undertaken for a pandemic, including flu and other infectious diseases like MERS, SARS and Ebola."
A spokesman for Public Health England added planning for an influenza pandemic was the focus as it was top of the National Risk Assessment.
They added: "In all of our time working with Dame Sally Davies we agreed that the country should prepare for all health protection threats including infections caused by different organisms such as coronaviruses."
Meanwhile, almost 20% of Liverpool residents have taken part in a mass coronavirus testing pilot in its first week, according to figures from the city's mayor.
Joe Anderson said 90,000 people had been tested for Covid-19 since last Friday, when the city began offering tests to everyone regardless of whether they have symptoms.
The figure is 18% of the city's population of just under half a million.
Mr Anderson told BBC Breakfast 430 people had tested positive, with only about 200 of them showing symptoms before they had a test.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Bus spotters left raging over mistake in John Lewis Christmas advert

Christmas lovers officially kicked off their festive countdown this morning by watching the new John Lewis advert .
And while most enjoyed the heartwarming clip , people who know their bus routes were left a tad confused .
Bus spotters highlighted a rather embarrassing mistake in the highly-anticipated ad - which has already gone viral .
The department store 's ad was inspired by random acts of kindness carried out during lockdown in March .
It begins with a young boy whose football gets stuck in a tree .
His friend , a little girl with broken glasses , steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart umbrella to knock it down .
This sparks further acts of kindness as the little boy helps a snowman fly away , who then helps a family get their car going .
But viewers were n't impressed by the next scene - although the actual exchange was very heartwarming , as a kind-hearted nurse repaired the little girl 's specs with a heart-shaped sticker from an apple .
The duo were travelling on a 222 bus which said it was heading to Tooting , but in real life runs from Uxbridge to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media to share their disappointment at the error , which left some people fuming .
One viewer moaned : `` The John Lewis christmas ad is sending me , why the F*** IS THE BUS GOING TO TOOTING ?
? ''
Another commented : `` That John Lewis ad is cute providing you can get past the fact there is no 222 bus to Tooting , '' adding : `` Which obviously I ca n't . ''
A third tweeted : `` My only criticism of the john lewis advert is there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fourth blasted : `` I 'm afraid I ca n't endorse this advert because I 've ridden the 222 countless times and it goes nowhere near Tooting . ''
Another eagle-eyed viewer wrote : `` FACT CHECK : The 222 runs from Uxbridge to Hounslow and does n't go anywhere near Tooting .
Did you really think we would n't notice @ johnlewis ? ''
But others shared their love for the advert , with one writing : `` Anyone else seen the # johnlewischristmasadvert It is so what is needs right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & love really does make the world go round .
So here is a little from me . ''

The new Christmas advert by John Lewis has left some bus enthusiasts fuming after they noticed an error in the festive video released by the major retailer today
Christmas lovers officially kicked off their festive countdown this morning by watching the new John Lewis advert.
And while most enjoyed the heartwarming clip, people who know their bus routes were left a tad confused.
Bus spotters highlighted a rather embarrassing mistake in the highly-anticipated ad - which has already gone viral.
The department store's ad was inspired by random acts of kindness carried out during lockdown in March.
It begins with a young boy whose football gets stuck in a tree.
His friend, a little girl with broken glasses, steps in to help him, using a heart umbrella to knock it down.
This sparks further acts of kindness as the little boy helps a snowman fly away, who then helps a family get their car going.
Image: John Lewis & Partners) John Lewis & Partners)
But viewers weren't impressed by the next scene - although the actual exchange was very heartwarming, as a kind-hearted nurse repaired the little girl's specs with a heart-shaped sticker from an apple.
The duo were travelling on a 222 bus which said it was heading to Tooting, but in real life runs from Uxbridge to Hounslow.
Bus spotters took to social media to share their disappointment at the error, which left some people fuming.
Image: PA) PA)
One viewer moaned: "The John Lewis christmas ad is sending me, why the F*** IS THE BUS GOING TO TOOTING??"
Another commented: "That John Lewis ad is cute providing you can get past the fact there is no 222 bus to Tooting," adding: "Which obviously I can't."
A third tweeted: "My only criticism of the john lewis advert is there is no 222 to tooting."
A fourth blasted: "I'm afraid I can't endorse this advert because I've ridden the 222 countless times and it goes nowhere near Tooting."
Another eagle-eyed viewer wrote: "FACT CHECK: The 222 runs from Uxbridge to Hounslow and doesn't go anywhere near Tooting. Did you really think we wouldn't notice @johnlewis?"
But others shared their love for the advert, with one writing: "Anyone else seen the #johnlewischristmasadvert It is so what is needs right now.
"A little bit of kindness & love really does make the world go round. So here is a little from me."


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Baby gifted adorable puppy for birthday can't stop laughing at his new pal

If there 's one thing that is sure to warm your heart during these difficult days , it 's a video of a baby .
But not just any old video of a baby - one that also features a puppy .
Yes , a baby AND a puppy , the ultimate combination of cuteness !
Parents from the US have shared a clip of the adorable moment their son Frem was gifted a golden retriever puppy for his birthday .
The little tot is placed on the floor in front of a present box with a big bow around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lid off the top to reveal the fluffy new friend inside .
The puppy lifts his head and lets out a little whine as the box is opened .
`` Frem , what 's that , '' his mum asks , as the baby looks between the dog and her , wide-eyed in amazement .
He then moves to stand directly in front of the puppy , holding tightly to the edges of the box , before bursting into a fit of giggles at the noises the animal is making .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pal , climbs up the side of the box , to come face to face with Frem .
Once out of the box , the puppy and little boy quickly begin playing on the floor - Frem laughing his head off the entire time .
It 's clear to all that they have hit it off right away and are destined to be BFFs .
The heartwarming video was uploaded to TikTok by a user named Jack Frank and it has already garnered over 11.3 million views .
He captioned the clip , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blow up IDK what will . ''
More than 2.5 million people liked it , with one commenting : `` What in the Pixar movie is going on here . ''
A second said : `` Crying because I know they 're literally going to be best friends forever . ''
`` This made me so happy , '' replied someone else .
A different user added : `` My heart is literally melted . ''
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A family have shared the sweet moment their baby boy received a puppy for his birthday and the pair instantly hit it off
Baby gifted adorable puppy for birthday can't stop laughing at his new pal
If there's one thing that is sure to warm your heart during these difficult days, it's a video of a baby.
But not just any old video of a baby - one that also features a puppy.
Yes, a baby AND a puppy, the ultimate combination of cuteness!
Parents from the US have shared a clip of the adorable moment their son Frem was gifted a golden retriever puppy for his birthday.
The little tot is placed on the floor in front of a present box with a big bow around it.
His dad helps him lift the lid off the top to reveal the fluffy new friend inside.
The puppy lifts his head and lets out a little whine as the box is opened.
"Frem, what's that," his mum asks, as the baby looks between the dog and her, wide-eyed in amazement.
He then moves to stand directly in front of the puppy, holding tightly to the edges of the box, before bursting into a fit of giggles at the noises the animal is making.
The puppy, excited to meet his new pal, climbs up the side of the box, to come face to face with Frem.
Once out of the box, the puppy and little boy quickly begin playing on the floor - Frem laughing his head off the entire time.
It's clear to all that they have hit it off right away and are destined to be BFFs.
The heartwarming video was uploaded to TikTok by a user named Jack Frank and it has already garnered over 11.3 million views.
He captioned the clip, writing: "If this doesn't blow up IDK what will."
More than 2.5 million people liked it, with one commenting: "What in the Pixar movie is going on here."
A second said: "Crying because I know they're literally going to be best friends forever."
"This made me so happy," replied someone else.
A different user added: "My heart is literally melted."
Do you have a story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Man Utd's view on Ronaldo transfer amid uncertainty over Juventus future

Manchester United are not lining up a move for Cristiano Ronaldo next summer despite reported uncertainty around his Juventus future .
The 35-year-old has been linked with a move away from Juventus at the end of the season amid speculation the club are looking to cash in on the forward .
Ronaldo will only have a year left to run on his contract come June , with no plans currently in place for that to be extended further .
And recent reports suggested Juventus would rather try and offload their talisman in the coming months to try and recoup some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are rumoured to be weighing up a shock move to bring the Portuguese superstar back to Old Trafford , but according to the MEN , no such proposals are being discussed .
In fact , the MEN state that sources at United 'laughed off ' the claims .
United would no doubt like to have Ronaldo back in their ranks , but financing the transfer is another matter .
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is on a mammoth £540,000-per-week wage at the Stadio delle Alpi - almost four times Juventus 's second highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard as any club by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic which , coupled with Ronaldo 's advancing years , has seemingly convinced them to cut short his time at the club and slash costs in the process .
Should United launch a bid to sign Ronaldo ?
Have your say below .
Finding a buyer under the current circumstances could prove difficult , however .
PSG are known to be interested , but United are simply not in a position to bankroll both a transfer fee and Ronaldo 's salary package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarterly revenue is down by 20 per cent on last year , and despite Ed Woodward 's recent optimism for the club 's prospects long-term , there are still months of behind closed doors football still to be played , further impacting on commercial and matchday income .

Ronaldo is under contract at Juventus until 2022 but rumours have suggested he could be heading for the exit door sooner rather than later as the Serie A giants look to cut costs
Manchester United are not lining up a move for Cristiano Ronaldo next summer despite reported uncertainty around his Juventus future.
The 35-year-old has been linked with a move away from Juventus at the end of the season amid speculation the club are looking to cash in on the forward.
Ronaldo will only have a year left to run on his contract come June, with no plans currently in place for that to be extended further.
And recent reports suggested Juventus would rather try and offload their talisman in the coming months to try and recoup some of their initial £100million investment.
United are rumoured to be weighing up a shock move to bring the Portuguese superstar back to Old Trafford, but according to the MEN , no such proposals are being discussed.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
In fact, the MEN state that sources at United 'laughed off' the claims.
United would no doubt like to have Ronaldo back in their ranks, but financing the transfer is another matter.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is on a mammoth £540,000-per-week wage at the Stadio delle Alpi - almost four times Juventus's second highest earner.
Juventus have been hit as hard as any club by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic which, coupled with Ronaldo's advancing years, has seemingly convinced them to cut short his time at the club and slash costs in the process.
Should United launch a bid to sign Ronaldo? Have your say below.
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Finding a buyer under the current circumstances could prove difficult, however.
PSG are known to be interested, but United are simply not in a position to bankroll both a transfer fee and Ronaldo's salary package at the present time.
United's quarterly revenue is down by 20 per cent on last year, and despite Ed Woodward's recent optimism for the club's prospects long-term, there are still months of behind closed doors football still to be played, further impacting on commercial and matchday income.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Worker crushed to death when new colleague started recycling compactor in error

A worker died inside a recycling compactor when it was accidentally turned on by a new colleague .
Dale McCelland was killed at the H & A Recycling plant in Redruth , Cornwall in November 2017 , a court heard .
The 23-year-old had got inside the machine after it got blocked and a colleague - who was new to the job - then inadvertently switched it on .
The plant 's safety standards were branded by judge Mr Justice Garnham as `` positively Victorian '' .
The firm admitted corporate manslaughter and was fined £200,000 .
Neither worker involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told .
Plymouth Crown Court heard the victim would have died almost instantly .
The judge commented : `` That 's the only blessing in this case . ''
The court heard the machine did not have adequate safety controls and staff used to unblock it when it became jammed by kicking it .
Health and Safety Inspector Simon Jones said it was one of the most dangerous places he had inspected in 18 years .
Mr Garnham said : `` This strikes me as utterly astonishing .
It 's positively Victorian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone footage of staff at the plant lying on conveyor belts with rubbish .
They were also spotted skidding forklift trucks and riding motorbikes between heavy moving vehicles , with no supervision .
The victim had a one-year-old daughter and was due to marry his partner Cody in 2019 .
`` On Dale 's death I would say that I died inside too , '' she said .

Dale McCelland was killed at the H&A Recycling plant in Redruth, Cornwall, where safety standards were 'positively Victorian' according to judge Mr Justice Garnham
Worker crushed to death when new colleague accidentally turned on recycling compactor
A worker died inside a recycling compactor when it was accidentally turned on by a new colleague.
Dale McCelland was killed at the H&A Recycling plant in Redruth, Cornwall in November 2017, a court heard.
The 23-year-old had got inside the machine after it got blocked and a colleague - who was new to the job - then inadvertently switched it on.
The plant's safety standards were branded by judge Mr Justice Garnham as "positively Victorian".
The firm admitted corporate manslaughter and was fined £200,000.
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
Neither worker involved had received adequate training, the court was told.
Plymouth Crown Court heard the victim would have died almost instantly.
The judge commented: "That's the only blessing in this case."
The court heard the machine did not have adequate safety controls and staff used to unblock it when it became jammed by kicking it.
Health and Safety Inspector Simon Jones said it was one of the most dangerous places he had inspected in 18 years.
Mr Garnham said: "This strikes me as utterly astonishing. It's positively Victorian."
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
The court was shown mobile phone footage of staff at the plant lying on conveyor belts with rubbish.
They were also spotted skidding forklift trucks and riding motorbikes between heavy moving vehicles, with no supervision.
The victim had a one-year-old daughter and was due to marry his partner Cody in 2019.
Prosecutor Simon Laws read a statement from Cody.
"On Dale's death I would say that I died inside too," she said.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Man Utd could have another chance to sign Eriksen after Inter Milan admission

Manchester United could have a second chance to sign Christian Eriksen after he admitted he was considering leaving Inter Milan in January .
Eriksen has been left on the fringes at Inter since arriving in January from Tottenham .
United were linked with a move for Eriksen when he was unsettled at Spurs , and the club even held talks with the Dane .
They did not come to fruition though , with the Denmark midfielder instead opting for a move to the San Siro .
However , Eriksen has failed to recapture the creativity he often showed in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And the 28-year-old now admits that he may have to pack his bags if an offer comes in during the winter transfer window .
“ This isn ’ t what I dreamed of , ” Eriksen told TV2 .
“ All players want to play as much as possible , but the coach decides who gets to go on the pitch .
“ It is a strange situation , as the fans want to see me playing more and so would I , but the coach has different ideas and as a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despite having another three-and-a-half years to run on his contract , Eriksen seems keen to cut short his Inter nightmare and seek a move elsewhere at the next available opportunity .
`` I am concentrating on my football , then when the transfer window opens we will see if something will happen or not , '' Eriksen said .
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It is some fall from grace for Eriksen , who was one of the top players at Spurs before his performances dipped as he pushed to force through his exit .
PSG are believed to be interested in signing the midfielder , but Inter would no doubt want to at least make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .

Manchester United were linked with a move for Christian Eriksen before he moved to Inter Milan from Tottenham, but things haven't worked out for the Dane in the Serie A
Man Utd could have second chance to sign Christian Eriksen after Inter Milan admission
Manchester United could have a second chance to sign Christian Eriksen after he admitted he was considering leaving Inter Milan in January.
Eriksen has been left on the fringes at Inter since arriving in January from Tottenham.
United were linked with a move for Eriksen when he was unsettled at Spurs, and the club even held talks with the Dane.
They did not come to fruition though, with the Denmark midfielder instead opting for a move to the San Siro.
However, Eriksen has failed to recapture the creativity he often showed in the Premier League in the Serie A.
And the 28-year-old now admits that he may have to pack his bags if an offer comes in during the winter transfer window.
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“This isn’t what I dreamed of,” Eriksen told TV2. “All players want to play as much as possible, but the coach decides who gets to go on the pitch.
“It is a strange situation, as the fans want to see me playing more and so would I, but the coach has different ideas and as a player I have to respect that.”
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Now despite having another three-and-a-half years to run on his contract, Eriksen seems keen to cut short his Inter nightmare and seek a move elsewhere at the next available opportunity.
"I am concentrating on my football, then when the transfer window opens we will see if something will happen or not," Eriksen said.
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It is some fall from grace for Eriksen, who was one of the top players at Spurs before his performances dipped as he pushed to force through his exit.
PSG are believed to be interested in signing the midfielder, but Inter would no doubt want to at least make a profit on the £16.8million they paid for him.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Final miserable hours of Yorkshire Ripper as killer dies alone with Covid-19

Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe died a `` pitiful '' death alone in hospital after his lungs failed just days after being diagnosed with Covid-19 .
The frail serial killer had no visitors at his bedside , due to pandemic restrictions , when he was pronounced dead at 1.10am on Friday , almost 40 years after he was jailed for murdering 13 women .
The 74-year-old had been in declining health for months - suffering a suspected heart attack two weeks ago before contracting coronavirus - and `` no tears were shed '' after one of Britain 's most notorious killers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously signed 'do not resuscitate ' forms and had refused treatment for Covid-19 , while friends said he astonishingly vowed he 'd go to heaven .
A source told the Sun : `` No tears were shed .
His death was as pitiful as the vile life he had lived . ''
The families of those he killed likened him to Hitler , and survivors reacted with joy after hearing the monster was dead .
But many were also angry he had twisted the knife one last time by not confessing to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he could have killed another 22 women and attacked a dozen more .
The son of one of Sutcliffe 's victims told the Sun that the Covid-19 pandemic had produced `` at least one happy ending '' with the mass murderer 's death .
Two weeks ago , the monster was treated at the University Hospital of North Durham , three miles from the maximum security Frankland jail where he was an inmate , after suffering a suspected heart attack .
Sutcliffe , had a number of underlying health conditions , went back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same hospital after developing coronavirus .
It is understood he had heart trouble , diabetes and obesity .
He was almost blind in one eye and suffered a detached retina in the other after being attacked behind bars .
Last week , he told friends that he was having ‘ difficulty breathing ’ and ‘ could barely sleep ’ .
Sutcliffe was ‘ terrified ’ of Covid-19 , and had refused any prison visitors during the pandemic .
“ My eyesight is getting worse – I ’ m bumping into people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve been completely blind in one eye for 20 years and the other one is deteriorating at a fair old rate.
” Earlier this week , Sutcliffe 's brother , Mick , told the Bradford Telegraph and Argus that he had not heard from him for three weeks .
Mick , 70 , said : “ He rings me without fail every Monday , but he has not rung me for the last two or three Mondays .
So I knew something must be up .
“ If he died , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it on the television.
” There was no confirmation of the cause of death which will be investigated by the coroner .
A Prison Service spokesman said : “ HMP Frankland prisoner Peter Coonan ( born Sutcliffe ) died in hospital on November 13.
” Richard McCann , the son of Sutcliffe 's first recognised victim , Wilma McCann , said the killer 's death had brought some closure to him , and Sutcliffe will go down as someone `` in the same league I suppose as someone like Hitler '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sutcliffe ) ruined so many lives .
He will go down as one of those figures from the twentieth century in the same league I suppose as someone like Hitler .
`` It was never just a drunken fight , he went out there with tools and implements and he murdered people again and again and again and again . ''
Sutcliffe , from Bradford , was moved to Frankland Prison in 2016 after more than 30 years in Broadmoor psychiatric hospital in Berkshire , where he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time in prison .
The sex beast used hammers and screwdrivers to murder and mutilate 13 women during the 1970s and 1980s .
He is also known to have attacked at least nine other women before his arrest in 1981 .
His youngest known murder victim was 16 and the oldest 42 .
He was serving a whole life term for crimes that terrified women across Yorkshire and the North East and left them afraid to go out at night .
Sutcliffe preyed on women from all walks of life as he prowled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His younger brother Carl told the Mirror this week that he does not think it will be Covid-19 that kills his brother and admitted it would be “ a bit of a relief ” if Peter died .
Carl , who stopped speaking to his brother years ago , said : “ He has got other things wrong with him .
He ’ s got diabetes , he ’ s got all sorts .
`` He ’ s put on a lot of weight .
Last picture I saw he looks about 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clue how he is now .
They wouldn ’ t tell me .
( His ex-wife ) Sonia is his next of kin.
” He added : “ It ’ s been a nightmare .
I know it is a horrible thing to say because he ’ s my brother .
But there will be sadness too , because he ’ s my brother at the end of the day .
“ We still get pointed at in the street and they whisper ‘ that ’ s the Yorkshire Ripper ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear them but I can still lip read.
” Carl , who lives in West Yorkshire , told the Mirror that his brother would not confess to any more crimes .
Carl said : “ I ’ ve asked him if he killed more and he said no .
He says there are no more , He says ‘ that ’ s the lot !
’ “ He doesn ’ t seem to realise the damage he ’ s done .
It doesn ’ t register .
“ He stills says ‘ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s still in prison .
He thinks he ’ s all fixed now , all better.
” Carl said Peter denied being responsible for his crimes , but he has always been convinced his brother faked his mental illness .
He said : “ He would say ‘ I didn ’ t know what I was doing ’ and ‘ it was the voices in my head ’ and all that .
Why would you get yourself alibis if you didn ’ t know what you were doing ?
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jeremy Armstrong, Lucy Thornton, Chris Kitching)

"No tears were shed" over the death of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, who murdered at least 13 women in the 1970s and 1980s, and was likened to Hitler after he died while battling coronavirus
Final miserable hours of Yorkshire Ripper as serial killer dies alone with Covid-19
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe died a "pitiful" death alone in hospital after his lungs failed just days after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
The frail serial killer had no visitors at his bedside, due to pandemic restrictions, when he was pronounced dead at 1.10am on Friday, almost 40 years after he was jailed for murdering 13 women.
The 74-year-old had been in declining health for months - suffering a suspected heart attack two weeks ago before contracting coronavirus - and "no tears were shed" after one of Britain's most notorious killers took his last breath.
Sutcliffe had previously signed 'do not resuscitate' forms and had refused treatment for Covid-19, while friends said he astonishingly vowed he'd go to heaven.
Image: 2015 Glenn Harvey Redcat Photography) 2015 Glenn Harvey Redcat Photography)
A source told the Sun: "No tears were shed. His death was as pitiful as the vile life he had lived."
The families of those he killed likened him to Hitler, and survivors reacted with joy after hearing the monster was dead.
But many were also angry he had twisted the knife one last time by not confessing to his other crimes.
It has been claimed he could have killed another 22 women and attacked a dozen more.
The son of one of Sutcliffe's victims told the Sun that the Covid-19 pandemic had produced "at least one happy ending" with the mass murderer's death.
Two weeks ago, the monster was treated at the University Hospital of North Durham, three miles from the maximum security Frankland jail where he was an inmate, after suffering a suspected heart attack.
Sutcliffe, had a number of underlying health conditions, went back to prison but was taken back to the same hospital after developing coronavirus.
It is understood he had heart trouble, diabetes and obesity. He was almost blind in one eye and suffered a detached retina in the other after being attacked behind bars.
Last week, he told friends that he was having ‘difficulty breathing’ and ‘could barely sleep’. Sutcliffe was ‘terrified’ of Covid-19, and had refused any prison visitors during the pandemic.
“My eyesight is getting worse – I’m bumping into people,” he told one friend.
“I’ve been completely blind in one eye for 20 years and the other one is deteriorating at a fair old rate.”
Earlier this week, Sutcliffe's brother, Mick, told the Bradford Telegraph and Argus that he had not heard from him for three weeks.
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Mick, 70, said: “He rings me without fail every Monday, but he has not rung me for the last two or three Mondays. So I knew something must be up.
“If he died, I would not know until I watched about it on the television.”
There was no confirmation of the cause of death which will be investigated by the coroner.
A Prison Service spokesman said: “HMP Frankland prisoner Peter Coonan (born Sutcliffe) died in hospital on November 13.”
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Richard McCann, the son of Sutcliffe's first recognised victim, Wilma McCann, said the killer's death had brought some closure to him, and Sutcliffe will go down as someone "in the same league I suppose as someone like Hitler".
He told Sky News: "(Sutcliffe) ruined so many lives. He will go down as one of those figures from the twentieth century in the same league I suppose as someone like Hitler.
"It was never just a drunken fight, he went out there with tools and implements and he murdered people again and again and again and again."
Sutcliffe, from Bradford, was moved to Frankland Prison in 2016 after more than 30 years in Broadmoor psychiatric hospital in Berkshire, where he was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
He was deemed stable enough to serve time in prison.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The sex beast used hammers and screwdrivers to murder and mutilate 13 women during the 1970s and 1980s.
He is also known to have attacked at least nine other women before his arrest in 1981.
His youngest known murder victim was 16 and the oldest 42.
He was serving a whole life term for crimes that terrified women across Yorkshire and the North East and left them afraid to go out at night.
Sutcliffe preyed on women from all walks of life as he prowled communities “like a tornado”.
His younger brother Carl told the Mirror this week that he does not think it will be Covid-19 that kills his brother and admitted it would be “a bit of a relief” if Peter died.
Carl, who stopped speaking to his brother years ago, said: “He has got other things wrong with him. He’s got diabetes, he’s got all sorts.
"He’s put on a lot of weight. Last picture I saw he looks about 20 stone. I haven’t got a clue how he is now. They wouldn’t tell me. (His ex-wife) Sonia is his next of kin.”
He added: “It’s been a nightmare. I know it is a horrible thing to say because he’s my brother. But there will be sadness too, because he’s my brother at the end of the day.
“We still get pointed at in the street and they whisper ‘that’s the Yorkshire Ripper’s brother’. I can’t hear them but I can still lip read.”
Carl, who lives in West Yorkshire, told the Mirror that his brother would not confess to any more crimes.
Carl said: “I’ve asked him if he killed more and he said no. He says there are no more, He says ‘that’s the lot!’
“He doesn’t seem to realise the damage he’s done. It doesn’t register.
“He stills says ‘It’s not fair’ he’s still in prison. He thinks he’s all fixed now, all better.”
Carl said Peter denied being responsible for his crimes, but he has always been convinced his brother faked his mental illness.
He said: “He would say ‘I didn’t know what I was doing’ and ‘it was the voices in my head’ and all that. Why would you get yourself alibis if you didn’t know what you were doing?”


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Care home worker sacked after woman, 62, chokes on hotdog sausage and dies

A nursing home worker was sacked after failing to cut up a hot dog for a patient who choked on it and later died , an inquest heard .
Stroke victim Patsy Taneborne , 62 , struggled from poor swallowing and her care package required her food to be cut into bite-sized pieces , an inquest was told .
The retired IT specialist , from Hillingdon , west London , was left unsupervised for a few minutes while eating her lunch when she choked on the hot dog sausage and went into cardiac arrest .
Management staff acknowledged Miss Taneborne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a history of challenging behaviour at the Order of St John Care Trust 's Monkscroft Care Centre .
Care worker Delia Lethy was sacked for gross misconduct in September 2019 at the home in Cheltenham , Gloucestershire .
A management statement heard at Miss Taneborne 's inquest read : `` At 1pm on August 5 , a member of the care team was assisting with Miss Taneborne 's lunchtime meal .
`` The carer did not follow the instructions in the care plan and gave a hot dog that was not cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was left unsupervised for a few minutes , during which time she choked on the food and went into cardiac arrest .
`` CPR was commenced and when the paramedics arrived they removed a six centimetre sausage from her .
She was stabilised and taken to hospital where she passed away two days later . ''
Miss Taneborne suffered a severe stroke in 2017 which affected her mobility and swallowing function and led her to move into the Gloucestershire nursing home .
There she was put onto a soft and bite-sized diet which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to a statement read at the inquest .
Ms Lethy , who had worked at the centre for three-and-a-half years , faced a disciplinary hearing which found that she had been aware Miss Taneborne was at risk of choking and that her food should be bite-sized , the coroner heard .
At the disciplinary hearing , Ms Lethy said she had made a poor choice by not cutting up the hot dog and added : `` I 'm so sorry that my actions led to the woman 's death . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow procedure on this occasion and had decided not to cut the sausage because it was soft and she did not feel it needed chopping up .
She told the hearing that she left Miss Taneborne to get her pudding and when she returned she was choking .
A medical report on Miss Taneborne ' death stated that she arrived at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in August 2019 , suffering from a cardiac arrest following an episode of choking .
Having been stabilised , she had died two days later from a hypoxic brain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dementia and diabetes .
No post-mortem exam was carried out .
He said : `` Patsy Taneborne died on August 7 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital having choked on food given to her at the care home .
`` Her care plan had not been followed in that the deceased 's food had not been cut up as per recommended instruction . ''

The carer failed to chop up the hot dog sausage for stroke victim Patsy Taneborne whose care package required her food to be bite-sized at the Gloucestershire care home
A nursing home worker was sacked after failing to cut up a hot dog for a patient who choked on it and later died, an inquest heard.
Stroke victim Patsy Taneborne, 62, struggled from poor swallowing and her care package required her food to be cut into bite-sized pieces, an inquest was told.
The retired IT specialist, from Hillingdon, west London, was left unsupervised for a few minutes while eating her lunch when she choked on the hot dog sausage and went into cardiac arrest.
Management staff acknowledged Miss Taneborne was at high risk of choking and had a history of challenging behaviour at the Order of St John Care Trust's Monkscroft Care Centre.
Image: Getty Images/Maskot) Getty Images/Maskot)
Care worker Delia Lethy was sacked for gross misconduct in September 2019 at the home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
A management statement heard at Miss Taneborne's inquest read: "At 1pm on August 5, a member of the care team was assisting with Miss Taneborne's lunchtime meal.
"The carer did not follow the instructions in the care plan and gave a hot dog that was not cut into bite sized pieces.
"She was left unsupervised for a few minutes, during which time she choked on the food and went into cardiac arrest.
"CPR was commenced and when the paramedics arrived they removed a six centimetre sausage from her. She was stabilised and taken to hospital where she passed away two days later."
Miss Taneborne suffered a severe stroke in 2017 which affected her mobility and swallowing function and led her to move into the Gloucestershire nursing home.
There she was put onto a soft and bite-sized diet which would be supervised at all times, according to a statement read at the inquest.
Ms Lethy, who had worked at the centre for three-and-a-half years, faced a disciplinary hearing which found that she had been aware Miss Taneborne was at risk of choking and that her food should be bite-sized, the coroner heard.
At the disciplinary hearing, Ms Lethy said she had made a poor choice by not cutting up the hot dog and added: "I'm so sorry that my actions led to the woman's death."
The carer admitted that she had failed to follow procedure on this occasion and had decided not to cut the sausage because it was soft and she did not feel it needed chopping up.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
She told the hearing that she left Miss Taneborne to get her pudding and when she returned she was choking.
A medical report on Miss Taneborne' death stated that she arrived at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in August 2019, suffering from a cardiac arrest following an episode of choking.
Having been stabilised, she had died two days later from a hypoxic brain injury and asphyxiation, combined with vascular dementia and diabetes.
No post-mortem exam was carried out.
Assistant coroner Roland Wooderson recorded a narrative conclusion.
He said: "Patsy Taneborne died on August 7 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital having choked on food given to her at the care home.
"Her care plan had not been followed in that the deceased's food had not been cut up as per recommended instruction."


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--The Rock donates brand new Xbox consoles to children’s hospitals before release

The Rock has been praised for donating brand new Xbox Series X consoles to 20 children 's hospitals - before they went on sale around the world .
The wrestler turned actor , whose real name is Dwayne Johnson , surprised a number of sick children , who have been left unable to leave their hospital rooms , by gifting them with the very first batch of custom made consoles .
Dwayne , who is dad to three children , also engraved a special personalised message on the machines before handing them out to the youngsters .
“ Keep smiling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Rock ” Johnson , ” he penned in gold font followed by his signature .
The kind gestures comes two decades after the star debuted the first ever Xbox to the world alongside Bill Gates .
After Dwayne revealed news of his gifting on Instagram he told his followers 'stuff like this will always be the best part of my fame . '
`` What is important is over the next year we have 50,000 kids who are going to be able to play this game , '' he revealed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ world what real strengths means , '' added the former WWF star .
It was n't long before the star was inundated with positive messages from impressed fans .
`` You are such a legend as always thank you for everything , '' said one .
`` Thank you for all the amazing work you do ! ''
added another .
Explaining the work behind it , The Rock said in the caption : `` 20 years ago my buddy Bill Gates and I debuted the very first ever Xbox console to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m partnering up with Microsoft once again to launch their brand new XBOX Series X to the world .
`` BUT the best part about this partnership is I have the absolute privilege to deliver ONE OF A KIND “ ROCK XBOX Series X ” consoles to 20 different children ’ s hospitals that will eventually reach over 50,000 KIDS !
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`` These kids are battling through their illnesses with incredible bravery and I ’ m thrilled Microsoft , Gamers Outreach and and myself can provide some joy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me and the world , what real strength means .
Stay strong & Keep smilin ’ '' he added .

The wrestler turned actor handed out the brand new Xbox Series X consoles to sick children who have been left unable to leave their hospital rooms
The Rock has been praised for donating brand new Xbox Series X consoles to 20 children's hospitals - before they went on sale around the world.
The wrestler turned actor, whose real name is Dwayne Johnson, surprised a number of sick children, who have been left unable to leave their hospital rooms, by gifting them with the very first batch of custom made consoles.
Dwayne, who is dad to three children, also engraved a special personalised message on the machines before handing them out to the youngsters.
“Keep smiling and have fun. Love, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson,” he penned in gold font followed by his signature.
Image: therock/Instagram) therock/Instagram)
The kind gestures comes two decades after the star debuted the first ever Xbox to the world alongside Bill Gates.
After Dwayne revealed news of his gifting on Instagram he told his followers 'stuff like this will always be the best part of my fame.'
"What is important is over the next year we have 50,000 kids who are going to be able to play this game," he revealed.
"You kids show me and the world what real strengths means," added the former WWF star.
It wasn't long before the star was inundated with positive messages from impressed fans.
Image: therock/Instagram) therock/Instagram) Image: therock/Instagram) therock/Instagram)
"You are such a legend as always thank you for everything," said one.
"Thank you for all the amazing work you do!" added another.
"So awesome," agreed another.
Explaining the work behind it, The Rock said in the caption: "20 years ago my buddy Bill Gates and I debuted the very first ever Xbox console to the world. Now two decades later, I’m partnering up with Microsoft once again to launch their brand new XBOX Series X to the world.
Image: Getty) Getty)
"BUT the best part about this partnership is I have the absolute privilege to deliver ONE OF A KIND “ROCK XBOX Series X” consoles to 20 different children’s hospitals that will eventually reach over 50,000 KIDS!!!!
"These kids are battling through their illnesses with incredible bravery and I’m thrilled Microsoft, Gamers Outreach and and myself can provide some joy and smiles.
"You kids show me and the world, what real strength means. Stay strong & Keep smilin’" he added.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Nigella Lawson fan says banana skin curry recipe is 'perfect metaphor for 2020'

Nigella Lawson baffled fans after sharing a recipe for her banana skin and cauliflower curry with one person saying `` 2020 just got more bonkers . ''
The 60-year-old chef returned to our screens with her new series , Nigella 's Cook , Eat , Repeat , on BBC Two , showcasing innovative recipes including lamb shanks , fish finger bhorta and noodles , as well as sharing her favourite kitchen hacks .
But it was the final recipe , a banana skin and cauliflower curry that really surprised viewers .
Explaining her inspiration for the dish , Nigella said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything away .
And when I found out that you could eat banana skins , I could n't get in the kitchen fast enough .
It 's a revelation .
`` And for those who feel hesitant about the idea , I assure you that you would never guess my banana skin curry had banana skins in it .
You would n't even think bananas .
`` I love that this is a dish made with something that would normally go in the bin , although that would n't be enough to justify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's there because it is just a glorious thing to eat . ''
She told viewers not to waste discarded banana skins and instead to chop them up and add them to a simmering turmeric and cinnamon curry sauce to give it texture and flavour .
But for skeptical foodies , she has an alternative ingredient you could try , as she said : `` If trying the banana skin and cauliflower curry is one step too far for you , you can of course use the base for any vegetables - or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The recipe had viewers confused as one took to social media to say : `` A lot of things have made me go WTF in 2020 but nothing ’ s come close to Nigella pouring kettle water over two brown banana skins . ''
Another added : “ I am not up for the banana skins , I ’ m sorry , I just can ’ t. ” A third said : `` They ’ d better watch this on Gogglebox . ''
`` 2020 just got more bonkers , '' wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I feel like @ Nigella_Lawson making something delicious out of old banana skins is the perfect metaphor for good things emerging in the final weeks of one totally awful 2020 . ''
Nigella also referenced the recipe on Twitter , writing : `` I hope I didn ’ t traumatise you too much with the banana skins ( I promise you the curry is divine ) . ''
Might be too late for that it seems !
What did you think of the recipe ?
Let us know in the comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story to share ?
We want to hear all about it .
Email us at yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

Nigella Lawson returned to screens with her new BBC Two series Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat, showing fans how to make a rather unusual recipe which uses a banana peel
Nigella Lawson baffled fans after sharing a recipe for her banana skin and cauliflower curry with one person saying "2020 just got more bonkers."
The 60-year-old chef returned to our screens with her new series, Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat, on BBC Two, showcasing innovative recipes including lamb shanks, fish finger bhorta and noodles, as well as sharing her favourite kitchen hacks.
But it was the final recipe, a banana skin and cauliflower curry that really surprised viewers.
Explaining her inspiration for the dish, Nigella said: "I can't bear throwing anything away. And when I found out that you could eat banana skins, I couldn't get in the kitchen fast enough. It's a revelation.
Image: BBC) BBC)
"And for those who feel hesitant about the idea, I assure you that you would never guess my banana skin curry had banana skins in it. You wouldn't even think bananas.
"I love that this is a dish made with something that would normally go in the bin, although that wouldn't be enough to justify its presence in the programme. It's there because it is just a glorious thing to eat."
Image: BBC) BBC)
She told viewers not to waste discarded banana skins and instead to chop them up and add them to a simmering turmeric and cinnamon curry sauce to give it texture and flavour.
But for skeptical foodies, she has an alternative ingredient you could try, as she said: "If trying the banana skin and cauliflower curry is one step too far for you, you can of course use the base for any vegetables - or, indeed, meat or seafood!"
The recipe had viewers confused as one took to social media to say: "A lot of things have made me go WTF in 2020 but nothing’s come close to Nigella pouring kettle water over two brown banana skins."
Another added: “I am not up for the banana skins, I’m sorry, I just can’t.”
Image: BBC) BBC)
A third said: "They’d better watch this on Gogglebox."
"2020 just got more bonkers," wrote a fourth.
Whereas one person said: "I feel like @Nigella_Lawson making something delicious out of old banana skins is the perfect metaphor for good things emerging in the final weeks of one totally awful 2020."
Nigella also referenced the recipe on Twitter, writing: "I hope I didn’t traumatise you too much with the banana skins (I promise you the curry is divine)."
Might be too late for that it seems! What did you think of the recipe? Let us know in the comments below.
Do you have a food story to share? We want to hear all about it. Email us at yourmirror@mirror.co.uk


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Plane crashes after part of engine falls off in botched emergency landing

One of the world ’ s largest planes suffered serious damage after it skidded off the runway during a botched emergency landing in Russia .
Miraculously , no casualties were reported on the aircraft or on the ground despite part of an engine crashing through the roof of a warehouse near the airport on Friday .
The An-124 Ruslan cargo aircraft immediately got into trouble and lost radio contact after taking off from Novosibirsk airport in Siberia .
The colossal Soviet-designed plane with 14 crew inside circled before crash landing , skidding off the runway , causing damage to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to witnesses , smoke was pouring from one of its jet engines as it landed .
The plane came to rest some 300 metres off the runway at the city ’ s Tolmachevo airport .
One account said its left wing appeared “ bent ” .
The plane appeared to have trouble picking up speed on its takeoff , said witnesses .
It then turned and came into land within several minutes , say reports .
“ After the engines of the plane started to smoke , there was a pop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell into the warehouse , ” an onlooker told NGS news website .
“ The roof of the warehouse , racks and internal communications were damaged.
” Videos highlighted the stricken Antonov on its approach and emergency landing and pictures show it marooned at the airport .
The aircraft is the world ’ s heaviest military plane in current use .
It is unclear what cargo was on board , but the flight was bound for Austria .
The Transport Investigative Committee said the plane was bound for Vienna , the Austrian capital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the aircraft made an emergency landing at Tolmachevo airport , and while landing , the plane rolled out of the runway .
A preliminary case into safety breaches has been opened under Russia ’ s criminal code .
The airport was temporarily closed and six flights were diverted to Barnaul and Kemerovo .

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One of world's largest planes crashes off runway on botched emergency landing
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The An-124 Ruslan cargo aircraft immediately got into trouble and lost radio contact after taking off from Novosibirsk airport in Siberia. Miraculously there were no casualties
One of the world's largest planes crashes near runway after botched emergency landing
One of the world’s largest planes suffered serious damage after it skidded off the runway during a botched emergency landing in Russia.
Miraculously, no casualties were reported on the aircraft or on the ground despite part of an engine crashing through the roof of a warehouse near the airport on Friday.
The An-124 Ruslan cargo aircraft immediately got into trouble and lost radio contact after taking off from Novosibirsk airport in Siberia.
The colossal Soviet-designed plane with 14 crew inside circled before crash landing, skidding off the runway, causing damage to its front wheel and the left wing.
According to witnesses, smoke was pouring from one of its jet engines as it landed.
Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS)
The plane came to rest some 300 metres off the runway at the city’s Tolmachevo airport.
One account said its left wing appeared “bent”.
Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS)
The plane appeared to have trouble picking up speed on its takeoff, said witnesses.
It then turned and came into land within several minutes, say reports.
Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS)
“After the engines of the plane started to smoke, there was a pop, then a fragment of the engine blades fell into the warehouse,” an onlooker told NGS news website.
“There were no casualties.
“The roof of the warehouse, racks and internal communications were damaged.”
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Videos highlighted the stricken Antonov on its approach and emergency landing and pictures show it marooned at the airport.
The aircraft is the world’s heaviest military plane in current use.
It is unclear what cargo was on board, but the flight was bound for Austria.
Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS)
The plane belongs to Russian carried Volga-Dnepr Airlines.
The Transport Investigative Committee said the plane was bound for Vienna, the Austrian capital.
Two minutes after take off “the aircraft made an emergency landing at Tolmachevo airport, and while landing, the plane rolled out of the runway.
“There were 14 crew members on board.”
A preliminary case into safety breaches has been opened under Russia’s criminal code.
The airport was temporarily closed and six flights were diverted to Barnaul and Kemerovo.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Boris Johnson refuses to soften Brexit stance despite Dominic Cummings departure

The departure of Dominic Cummings from Downing Street is not a sign of Britain softening its position in Brexit talks , the Government has insisted .
Mr Johnson 's chief aide , Mr Cummings will leave his role by the end of the year , after Downing Street became gripped by a bitter power struggle .
The controversial Vote Leave veteran told the BBC that “ rumours of me threatening to resign are invented ” , after suggestions he was preparing to quit alongside communications director Lee Cain .
But he said his “ position hasn ’ t changed since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he hoped to make himself “ largely redundant ” by the end of 2020 .
But some EU insiders had suggested that Mr Cummings was leaving ahead of a breakthrough in the Brexit talks - and his departure was a sign the UK stance was softfening .
But a defiant Downing Street insisted that there was no change in the UK 's position .
Asked about the rumours of a softening position , the Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` Absolutely not that is simply false .
`` The government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations has not changed .
`` We want to reach a deal but it has to be one that respects the sovereignty of the UK . ''
It came as No 10 confirmed that talks would continue in Brussels next week .
A week of negotiation in London is expected to end this afternoon - but without a conclusion .
But the European Union believes a deal must be concluded by mid-November in order for it to be ratified by the end of the year , when the current transition arrangements expire .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” still remain between the two sides and “ time is in short supply ” .
Gaps remain between the teams on several key issues - including fishing and so called 'level playing field ' provisions .
Mr Johnson 's spokesman said that regardless of what happens in the talks , the UK would leave the transition arrangement at the end of the year .
He said : `` The transition period will end on December 31 , there is no doubt about that whatsoever .
`` We would like to get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which respects the sovereignty of the UK .
`` If we ’ re not able to reach a FTA we will leave on Australian style terms .
”

The former Leave campaign chief is seen as a major architect of Downing Street's tough negotiation stance with EU chiefs
The departure of Dominic Cummings from Downing Street is not a sign of Britain softening its position in Brexit talks, the Government has insisted.
Mr Johnson's chief aide, Mr Cummings will leave his role by the end of the year, after Downing Street became gripped by a bitter power struggle.
The controversial Vote Leave veteran told the BBC that “rumours of me threatening to resign are invented”, after suggestions he was preparing to quit alongside communications director Lee Cain.
But he said his “position hasn’t changed since my January blog” when he wrote that he hoped to make himself “largely redundant” by the end of 2020.
But some EU insiders had suggested that Mr Cummings was leaving ahead of a breakthrough in the Brexit talks - and his departure was a sign the UK stance was softfening.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
But a defiant Downing Street insisted that there was no change in the UK's position.
Asked about the rumours of a softening position, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "Absolutely not that is simply false.
"The government position with regards to future trade agreements negotiations has not changed.
"We want to reach a deal but it has to be one that respects the sovereignty of the UK."
It came as No 10 confirmed that talks would continue in Brussels next week.
A week of negotiation in London is expected to end this afternoon - but without a conclusion.
But the European Union believes a deal must be concluded by mid-November in order for it to be ratified by the end of the year, when the current transition arrangements expire.
Downing Street acknowledged that “significant gaps” still remain between the two sides and “time is in short supply”.
Gaps remain between the teams on several key issues - including fishing and so called 'level playing field' provisions.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Mr Johnson's spokesman said that regardless of what happens in the talks, the UK would leave the transition arrangement at the end of the year.
He said: "The transition period will end on December 31, there is no doubt about that whatsoever.
"We would like to get a deal but it has to be one which respects the sovereignty of the UK.
"If we’re not able to reach a FTA we will leave on Australian style terms.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Teen "not sorry" after 'killing his entire family including parents and toddler'

A 14-year-old boy accused of shooting dead his entire family `` is n't bothered '' by the horrific tragedy , authorities say .
Mason Sisk , 14 , allegedly shot his parents and three young siblings aged just six , five and six-months-old in September 2019 .
Sisk is said to have gunned down his relatives when he discovered his mother was actually his stepmum , but investigators in Alabama , US , have yet to confirm a motive .
Prosecutors say the teen shot his dad , John Sisk , 38 , and stepmom Mary as well as his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Aurora before calling 911 and telling officers he had been in the basement of his home when he heard gun fire .
Limestone County chief juvenile probation officer Tara Pressnell said : `` Mason does not seem bothered by the fact that he is accused of murdering his family '' .
“ He has not shown any sign of remorse .
While in detention , he has not talked about his family at all , '' Pressnell added .
A cousin told reporters that in the weeks prior to the alleged shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ school '' and burnt animals alive .
But when officers confronted Sisk with inconsistencies in his statement , he admitted to shooting all five people , authorities say .
Sisk has been charged with five counts of capital murder and faces trial as an adult despite his young age .
He was moved to Limestone County Jail after Juvenile Judge Matthew Huggins said last week there were `` no reasonable grounds '' he was mentally ill .
Under a recent change in the state ’ s law , Sisk can only be charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be given the death penalty since he ’ s under the age of 16 .

Mason Sisk, 14, allegedly gunned down his family including three young siblings aged six, five and six-months-old, when he discovered that his mother was actually his stepmother
Teen "not sorry" after 'killing his entire family including parents and toddler'
A 14-year-old boy accused of shooting dead his entire family "isn't bothered" by the horrific tragedy, authorities say.
Mason Sisk, 14, allegedly shot his parents and three young siblings aged just six, five and six-months-old in September 2019.
Sisk is said to have gunned down his relatives when he discovered his mother was actually his stepmum, but investigators in Alabama, US, have yet to confirm a motive.
Prosecutors say the teen shot his dad, John Sisk, 38, and stepmom Mary as well as his three young siblings, Kane, Coleson and Aurora before calling 911 and telling officers he had been in the basement of his home when he heard gun fire.
Image: WHNT-TV) WHNT-TV)
Limestone County chief juvenile probation officer Tara Pressnell said: "Mason does not seem bothered by the fact that he is accused of murdering his family".
“He has not shown any sign of remorse. While in detention, he has not talked about his family at all," Pressnell added.
A cousin told reporters that in the weeks prior to the alleged shooting Sisk had shown "problem behaviour at school" and burnt animals alive.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
But when officers confronted Sisk with inconsistencies in his statement, he admitted to shooting all five people, authorities say.
Sisk has been charged with five counts of capital murder and faces trial as an adult despite his young age.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
He was moved to Limestone County Jail after Juvenile Judge Matthew Huggins said last week there were "no reasonable grounds" he was mentally ill.
Under a recent change in the state’s law, Sisk can only be charged to life imprisonment.
But he can’t be given the death penalty since he’s under the age of 16.


thedailymirror--2020-11-13--Giovanna Fletcher's secret friendship with I'm A Celeb winner Jacqueline Jossa

Ahead of her stint on I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
, Giovanna Fletcher may have the expert advice she 'll need to go all the way .
The 35-year-old author - who shares three sons with McFly star husband Tom Fletcher - is actually close pals with none other than the winner of last year 's series , Jacqueline Jossa .
And it seems as though Queen of the Jungle Jac has Giovanna 's back for this year 's show - despite it looking a little different this year .
Bosses were forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North Wales amid the pandemic , but ITV promises the show 's content itself wo n't sway too far from what we know and love .
But despite the new location , Jac is convinced her pal will emerge victorious .
Former TOWIE star Mario Falcone - who just so happens to be Giovanna 's brother - this week took to Instagram to throw his support behind his famous sis .
Sharing a snap of Giovanna in her I 'm A Celeb outfit , proud Mario penned : `` My amazing sister is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely smash it , I have no doubt !
`` I couldn ’ t be more proud !
Go Giovanna @ mrsgifletcher . ''
Proud bestie Jac could n't contain her excitement , rushing to the comments section to pen : `` Wooooo .
`` Mark my words I shall be handing my crown to this queen ! ''
Jac this week fuelled nostalgia on her Instagram Story as she penned : `` A year ago , I was on my way to Oz !
`` What a journey .
Wishing this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So excited to watch !
!
Such a great line up ! ''
Jac got to know Giovanna after Jac 's husband Dan Osborne appeared on TOWIE with Mario .
The girls soon grew close to one another , and it 's safe to say Jac has probably schooled the mum-of-three on what she should watch out for during her stint on the show .
But Giovanna recently revealed she 's been practising for I 'm A Celeb for years , so roughly has an idea of what 's coming her way .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared for any eating challenges that 'll be thrown her way in the castle .
She has taken plenty of inspiration from the ITV reality show in the past .
She said : `` Years ago we started doing a runner bean challenge which is based on I ’ m A Celebrity .
`` It ’ s where we pretend we are doing an eating trial but actually we are eating our vegetables really fast !
Challenges like this find a way of becoming part of the family dynamic and I can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ *I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
airs this Sunday at 9pm on ITV .
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The 35-year-old author got to know Jacqueline after Jac's husband Dan Osborne appeared on TOWIE with Gio's brother, Mario Falcone
Ahead of her stint on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!, Giovanna Fletcher may have the expert advice she'll need to go all the way.
The 35-year-old author - who shares three sons with McFly star husband Tom Fletcher - is actually close pals with none other than the winner of last year's series, Jacqueline Jossa.
And it seems as though Queen of the Jungle Jac has Giovanna's back for this year's show - despite it looking a little different this year.
Bosses were forced to relocate the show from Down Under to North Wales amid the pandemic, but ITV promises the show's content itself won't sway too far from what we know and love.
Image: PA) PA)
But despite the new location, Jac is convinced her pal will emerge victorious.
Former TOWIE star Mario Falcone - who just so happens to be Giovanna's brother - this week took to Instagram to throw his support behind his famous sis.
Sharing a snap of Giovanna in her I'm A Celeb outfit, proud Mario penned: "My amazing sister is going into @imacelebrity. She will absolutely smash it, I have no doubt!
"I couldn’t be more proud! Go Giovanna @mrsgifletcher."
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
Image: mrsgifletcher/Instagram) mrsgifletcher/Instagram)
Proud bestie Jac couldn't contain her excitement, rushing to the comments section to pen: "Wooooo.
"Mark my words I shall be handing my crown to this queen!"
Jac this week fuelled nostalgia on her Instagram Story as she penned: "A year ago, I was on my way to Oz!
"What a journey. Wishing this year's contestants the best of luck! So excited to watch!! Such a great line up!"
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
Jac got to know Giovanna after Jac's husband Dan Osborne appeared on TOWIE with Mario.
The girls soon grew close to one another, and it's safe to say Jac has probably schooled the mum-of-three on what she should watch out for during her stint on the show.
But Giovanna recently revealed she's been practising for I'm A Celeb for years, so roughly has an idea of what's coming her way.
The podcaster joked that she's well prepared for any eating challenges that'll be thrown her way in the castle.
Image: TV Grab) TV Grab)
She has taken plenty of inspiration from the ITV reality show in the past.
She said: "Years ago we started doing a runner bean challenge which is based on I’m A Celebrity.
"It’s where we pretend we are doing an eating trial but actually we are eating our vegetables really fast! Challenges like this find a way of becoming part of the family dynamic and I can’t wait to do this."
*I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! airs this Sunday at 9pm on ITV.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--NASA's SpaceX first crewed mission delayed until Sunday due to strong winds

NASA has delayed the launch of the first SpaceX crewed mission to the International Space Station because of bad weather .
The crew , consisting of one Japanese and three US astronauts , was scheduled for lift-off on Saturday but it was postponed to Sunday due to winds which could interfere with the safety of operations .
The launch was moved to just after midnight on Monday morning UK time `` due to onshore winds and first stage booster recovery readiness '' .
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine announced the news on Twitter , saying the mission is now due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 15 .
For NASA , it will mark the beginning of using private firms as a `` taxi service '' to fly its crew to and from the space station .
`` The history being made this time is we 're launching what we call an operational flight to the International Space Station , '' Mr Bridenstine told reporters at a press conference yesterday .
The US space agency announced this week that it had certified SpaceX 's Crew Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket to carry astronauts , making it the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk said : `` This is a great honour that inspires confidence in our endeavour to return to the Moon , travel to Mars , and ultimately help humanity become multi-planetary . ''
It comes after a demonstration flight in May which was the first time a crewed mission took off from US soil since the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011 .
This meant NASA has depended on Russia 's space agency Roscosmos to transport its astronauts to the space station , at a cost of around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per seat .
In 2014 , it awarded SpaceX and Boeing contracts to provide crewed launch services to the space station as part of its Commercial Crew Program .
The SpaceX certification ends NASA 's reliance on Russia and comes with a price of about 55 million US dollars ( £40m ) per astronaut .
Phil McAlister , director of commercial spaceflight development at NASA , said in a statement : `` NASA 's partnership with American private industry is changing the arc of human spaceflight history by opening access to low-Earth orbit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , more science and more commercial opportunities .
`` We are truly in the beginning of a new era of human spaceflight . ''
Back in May , Elon Musk 's company made history when it became the first private company to send humans into orbit .
US astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley travelled to the space station and back as part of a mission to demonstrate SpaceX 's capability to safely perform crewed missions .
The current mission , named Crew 1 , will see the Crew Dragon capsule carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Shannon Walker , as well as Japan 's Soichi Noguchi , to the space station .
The astronauts will spend six months on the orbiting space laboratory , conducting scientific experiments and performing various other tasks .
The crew is now due to blast off from the Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 00:27 UK time on Monday .
Shortly after lift-off , the Falcon 9 rocket will separate into a first stage and a second stage .
The first stage will return to a SpaceX @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Florida , while the second part of the rocket continues the journey with the Crew Dragon .
Once in orbit , the Crew Dragon will separate from the second stage and travel at around 17,000mph .
The craft is expected to dock with the space station after a journey set to last around nine hours .
The astronauts will join three other space station residents - NASA 's Kate Rubins and Russia 's Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov - to become part of the Expedition 64 crew .
Meanwhile , NASA 's other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not expected to fly its first crew until next summer .

The mission is now due to start at 7:27pm EST on Sunday, November 15. It was initially scheduled for lift-off on Saturday but was moved due to winds which could impact operations
NASA has delayed the launch of the first SpaceX crewed mission to the International Space Station because of bad weather.
The crew, consisting of one Japanese and three US astronauts, was scheduled for lift-off on Saturday but it was postponed to Sunday due to winds which could interfere with the safety of operations.
The launch was moved to just after midnight on Monday morning UK time "due to onshore winds and first stage booster recovery readiness".
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine announced the news on Twitter, saying the mission is now due to start at 7:27pm EST on Sunday, November 15.
For NASA, it will mark the beginning of using private firms as a "taxi service" to fly its crew to and from the space station.
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"The history being made this time is we're launching what we call an operational flight to the International Space Station," Mr Bridenstine told reporters at a press conference yesterday.
The US space agency announced this week that it had certified SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket to carry astronauts, making it the first commercial human spaceflight system in history.
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk said: "This is a great honour that inspires confidence in our endeavour to return to the Moon, travel to Mars, and ultimately help humanity become multi-planetary."
It comes after a demonstration flight in May which was the first time a crewed mission took off from US soil since the Space Shuttle program ended in 2011.
Image: JimBridenstine/Twitter) JimBridenstine/Twitter)
This meant NASA has depended on Russia's space agency Roscosmos to transport its astronauts to the space station, at a cost of around 90 million US dollars (£67m) per seat.
In 2014, it awarded SpaceX and Boeing contracts to provide crewed launch services to the space station as part of its Commercial Crew Program.
The SpaceX certification ends NASA's reliance on Russia and comes with a price of about 55 million US dollars (£40m) per astronaut.
Phil McAlister, director of commercial spaceflight development at NASA, said in a statement: "NASA's partnership with American private industry is changing the arc of human spaceflight history by opening access to low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station to more people, more science and more commercial opportunities.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"We are truly in the beginning of a new era of human spaceflight."
Back in May, Elon Musk's company made history when it became the first private company to send humans into orbit.
US astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley travelled to the space station and back as part of a mission to demonstrate SpaceX's capability to safely perform crewed missions.
The current mission, named Crew 1, will see the Crew Dragon capsule carry NASA's Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, as well as Japan's Soichi Noguchi, to the space station.
Image: NASA/AFP via Getty Images) NASA/AFP via Getty Images)
The astronauts will spend six months on the orbiting space laboratory, conducting scientific experiments and performing various other tasks.
The crew is now due to blast off from the Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 00:27 UK time on Monday.
Shortly after lift-off, the Falcon 9 rocket will separate into a first stage and a second stage.
The first stage will return to a SpaceX landing ship stationed off the coast of Florida, while the second part of the rocket continues the journey with the Crew Dragon.
Once in orbit, the Crew Dragon will separate from the second stage and travel at around 17,000mph.
The craft is expected to dock with the space station after a journey set to last around nine hours.
The astronauts will join three other space station residents - NASA's Kate Rubins and Russia's Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov - to become part of the Expedition 64 crew.
Meanwhile, NASA's other taxi service for hire, Boeing, is not expected to fly its first crew until next summer.


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Furious PM gives Dominic Cummings marching orders after 'shouty' showdown

Boris Johnson gave Dominic Cummings marching orders after a `` shouty '' showdown and a `` toxic '' briefing , it has been reported .
The Prime Minister 's chief adviser left Downing Street yesterday night following days of in-fighting at Number 10 .
The controversial aide was seen leaving Number 10 carrying boxes on Friday evening amid reports he had quit his post with immediate effect .
He and Lee Cain , who resigned as communications chief , will reportedly still be employed until the middle of next month .
However , reports suggested Mr Cummings would be working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing .
Mr Cain is understood to have quit on Wednesday after the PM refused to make him Chief of Staff - an appointment opposed by the Prime Minister 's partner , Ms Symonds .
The Sun reported there was a `` shouty '' confrontation between the Prime Minister and Mr Cummings over the ousting of Mr Cain and that a `` livid '' Mr Johnson wanted both out `` sooner rather than later '' .
A No10 source told the newspaper : “ The atmosphere is one of reset and change and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two still in the building.
” Another source added : “ Their behaviour in the last 72 hours was toxic and Boris said enough is enough.
” According to The Sun , insiders pointed to vicious negative briefings to the press about Ms Symonds .
They also mentioned anonymous claims that chief Brexit negotiator David Frost could follow the pair out of the door as “ crossing the line.
” However , friends of Lord Frost said he was “ baffled ” by the rumour which risked to undermine his position while negotiating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Financial Times reported Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings had been ordered into Boris Johnson 's office yesterday , to discuss their `` general behaviour . ''
The PM reportedly accused them of briefing against him and partner Carrie Symonds - and showed them text messages forwarded to Ms Symonds to prove it .
Mr Johnson is reported to have then ordered them out of the door .
After Cummings was seen leaving Downing Street , Sir Edward Lister was announced as the interim chief of staff pending a permanent appointment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ departure had been brought forward given the `` upset in the team '' and that the PM wanted to `` clear the air and move on '' .
Tory backbenchers urged Number 10 to use the exit of the aide - whose mid-lockdown trip to Durham cemented his notoriety - as an opportunity to restore the values of `` respect , integrity and trust '' .
Sir Bernard Jenkin , chairman of the Commons Liaison Committee , told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` It 's an opportunity to reset how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ values about what we want to project as a Conservative Party in Government .
`` I 'm not surprised in a way that it is ending in the way it is .
No prime minister can afford a single adviser to become a running story , dominating his Government 's communications and crowding out the proper messages the Government wants to convey .
Gavin Barwell , former chief of staff to then prime minister Theresa May , said Mr Cummings 's departure was a `` big moment '' .
He tweeted : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a more harmonious , effective Downing Street operation ( like he had at City Hall ) ; improve relations with the parliamentary party ; and lead a less confrontational , more unifying government that better reflects his own character . ''
Mr Cummings was regarded as being more powerful than most ministers , controlling the Government agenda on matters such as the 'Vote Leave ' campaign ahead of Brexit .
Alongside Mr Cain , he had been accused by MPs , aides and Ms Symonds of destroying Mr Johnson ’ s premiership .

DOMINIC CUMMINGS SEEN LEAVING NUMBER 10 WITH BOXES AS HE ‘QUITS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT’
DOMINIC CUMMINGS SEEN LEAVING NUMBER 10 WITH BOXES AS HE ‘QUITS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT’
Dominic Cummings was seen leaving Number 10 carrying boxes on Friday evening amid reports he had quit his post with immediate effect. It followed days of tension at Number 10
Boris Johnson gave Dominic Cummings marching orders after a "shouty" showdown and a "toxic" briefing, it has been reported.
The Prime Minister's chief adviser left Downing Street yesterday night following days of in-fighting at Number 10.
The controversial aide was seen leaving Number 10 carrying boxes on Friday evening amid reports he had quit his post with immediate effect.
He and Lee Cain, who resigned as communications chief, will reportedly still be employed until the middle of next month.
However, reports suggested Mr Cummings would be working from home on projects such as mass testing.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Mr Cain is understood to have quit on Wednesday after the PM refused to make him Chief of Staff - an appointment opposed by the Prime Minister's partner, Ms Symonds.
The Sun reported there was a "shouty" confrontation between the Prime Minister and Mr Cummings over the ousting of Mr Cain and that a "livid" Mr Johnson wanted both out "sooner rather than later".
A No10 source told the newspaper: “The atmosphere is one of reset and change and that can’t happen with those two still in the building.”
Another source added: “Their behaviour in the last 72 hours was toxic and Boris said enough is enough.”
According to The Sun, insiders pointed to vicious negative briefings to the press about Ms Symonds.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
They also mentioned anonymous claims that chief Brexit negotiator David Frost could follow the pair out of the door as “crossing the line.”
However, friends of Lord Frost said he was “baffled” by the rumour which risked to undermine his position while negotiating a Brexit deal with the European Union.
The Financial Times reported Lee Cain and Dominic Cummings had been ordered into Boris Johnson's office yesterday, to discuss their "general behaviour."
The PM reportedly accused them of briefing against him and partner Carrie Symonds - and showed them text messages forwarded to Ms Symonds to prove it.
Mr Johnson is reported to have then ordered them out of the door.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
After Cummings was seen leaving Downing Street, Sir Edward Lister was announced as the interim chief of staff pending a permanent appointment.
The BBC reported that Mr Cummings' departure had been brought forward given the "upset in the team" and that the PM wanted to "clear the air and move on".
Tory backbenchers urged Number 10 to use the exit of the aide - whose mid-lockdown trip to Durham cemented his notoriety - as an opportunity to restore the values of "respect, integrity and trust".
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Sir Bernard Jenkin, chairman of the Commons Liaison Committee, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "It's an opportunity to reset how the Government operates and to emphasise some values about what we want to project as a Conservative Party in Government.
"I'm not surprised in a way that it is ending in the way it is. No prime minister can afford a single adviser to become a running story, dominating his Government's communications and crowding out the proper messages the Government wants to convey.
"Nobody is indispensable."
Gavin Barwell, former chief of staff to then prime minister Theresa May, said Mr Cummings's departure was a "big moment".
He tweeted: "Boris now has an opportunity to get a more harmonious, effective Downing Street operation (like he had at City Hall); improve relations with the parliamentary party; and lead a less confrontational, more unifying government that better reflects his own character."
Mr Cummings was regarded as being more powerful than most ministers, controlling the Government agenda on matters such as the 'Vote Leave' campaign ahead of Brexit.
Alongside Mr Cain, he had been accused by MPs, aides and Ms Symonds of destroying Mr Johnson’s premiership.