thedailymirror--2020-02-09--Derek Mackay held 'meet and greet' for schoolboys on 'integrity' during texting scandal

A disgraced Scottish politician gave a talk to schoolboys about 'integrity ' the same month he reportedly sent dozens of inappropriate texts to a teenager .
Teachers received an email encouraging students to attend Derek Mackay 's `` life story '' event after he put himself forward as the guest of honour , the Sunday Mail reported .
The invite was sent to schools in the Greater Glasgow area on the 8th of November last year .
The evening event several nights later , on November 12 , would entail Derek Mackay sharing his `` life story , reflections and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Students and teachers from schools across the greater Glasgow region will be in attendance , and photograph opportunities , a Q & A and meet & greet opportunities are available , '' the invite read .
Over the same month , Derek sent dozens messages to a 16-year-old boy over Facebook and Instagram- just a fraction of the 270 social media messages he sent the boy over a six-month period .
Derek was forced to resign on Thursday after details surrounding his interactions with the schoolboy emerged .
The messages he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How 's the rugby '' and another reading `` Would you want to go to a rugby reception in the Scottish Parliament ? ''
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It is not clear whether the boy 's school was invited to the “ Life story of Derek Mackay ” event on November 12 .
Organiser Kieran , 23 , has told how he initially asked Nicola Sturgeon to speak but then heard back from Mackay ’ s team , who said he would attend instead .
He said : “ We contacted Nicola Sturgeon initially but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Derek Mackay ’ s team .
It became apparent it would be Mackay who would come along .
“ We had a group of around 30-odd young people along with some teachers and friends of our organisation .
“ A shiver goes through me when I think about it now because we work with schools across the country and my biggest priority is to make sure our people are safe .
“ The last person that I thought I would have to worry about was a senior government minister and , hence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checks with him – so I was pretty shocked .
“ The event was to be shown to 100,000 students across the UK but I can now confirm that we won ’ t be putting that video out for obvious reasons .
We are going to withdraw that given the situation.
” Kieran runs workshops for aspiring young entrepreneurs and did not suspect anything of Derek 's conduct .
“ He came in and made a speech and he spoke about acting with integrity , which he clearly wasn ’ t practising at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Mackay sent one of these messages the day before , which is quite worrying.
” Mackay , 42 , quit the Scottish Cabinet hours before he should have been delivering Scotland ’ s £43billion budget , after his online behaviour emerged .
Labour ’ s Neil Bibby has demanded a full investigation into the school event .
He said : “ Given what we now know about Derek Mackay abusing his position and reports that he was previously warned about his behaviour , this matter should be fully investigated .
Parents will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to attend this event instead of the First Minister .
Parents have the right to know there are proper safeguards in place whenever their children are being invited to an event outside the school.
” Dad-of-two Mackay , who came out as gay in 2013 , has been suspended from the SNP and the parliamentary group pending an investigation .
The teenager involved has spoken to police over the online bombardment , which happened after Mackay sent him an initial message out of the blue .
In one text exchange two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ You are looking good with that new haircut.
” The teenager replied : “ Thanks , needed a change .
Long hair was getting annoying.
” In another text , he asked the 16-year-old , “ And our chats are between us ?
” , before telling the boy : “ Cool , then to be honest I think you are really cute.
” He contacted the teenager over a six-month period and offered to take him to a rugby game and out to dinner .
The three main opposition leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as an MSP .
Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw has called Mackay ’ s actions “ grooming ” , while Labour leader Richard Leonard deemed it “ predatory ” behaviour .
Sturgeon has been accused of a failure of leadership after it emerged her Government demanded to know the “ justification for publication ” for the original story and the name of the 16-year-old boy .
Deputy First Minister John Swinney , who said he was “ utterly stunned ” by the revelations , insisted the Government had “ simply asked for information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substance of the points that were being put to us ” .
Mackay has said he “ behaved foolishly ” and apologised unreservedly to the teenage boy and his family .
Police have confirmed that they are “ assessing the available information ” on the case .

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An opposition MP is calling for an urgent investigation into the reception, which was aimed at children and held in a Glasgow office block in November
Derek Mackay held 'meet and greet' for schoolboys on 'integrity' during texting scandal
A disgraced Scottish politician gave a talk to schoolboys about 'integrity' the same month he reportedly sent dozens of inappropriate texts to a teenager.
Teachers received an email encouraging students to attend Derek Mackay's "life story" event after he put himself forward as the guest of honour, the Sunday Mail reported.
The invite was sent to schools in the Greater Glasgow area on the 8th of November last year.
The evening event several nights later, on November 12, would entail Derek Mackay sharing his "life story, reflections and advice" for young people in politics.
"Students and teachers from schools across the greater Glasgow region will be in attendance, and photograph opportunities, a Q&A and meet & greet opportunities are available," the invite read.
Image: Collect) Collect)
Over the same month, Derek sent dozens messages to a 16-year-old boy over Facebook and Instagram- just a fraction of the 270 social media messages he sent the boy over a six-month period.
Derek was forced to resign on Thursday after details surrounding his interactions with the schoolboy emerged.
The messages he sent in November included one asking "How's the rugby" and another reading "Would you want to go to a rugby reception in the Scottish Parliament?".
It is not clear whether the boy's school was invited to the “Life story of Derek Mackay” event on November 12.
Organiser Kieran, 23, has told how he initially asked Nicola Sturgeon to speak but then heard back from Mackay’s team, who said he would attend instead.
He said: “We contacted Nicola Sturgeon initially but the next thing we heard back was from Derek Mackay’s team. It became apparent it would be Mackay who would come along.
Image: PA) PA)
“We had a group of around 30-odd young people along with some teachers and friends of our organisation.
“A shiver goes through me when I think about it now because we work with schools across the country and my biggest priority is to make sure our people are safe.
“The last person that I thought I would have to worry about was a senior government minister and, hence, we didn’t go through disclosure checks with him – so I was pretty shocked.
“The event was to be shown to 100,000 students across the UK but I can now confirm that we won’t be putting that video out for obvious reasons. We are going to withdraw that given the situation.”
Kieran runs workshops for aspiring young entrepreneurs and did not suspect anything of Derek's conduct.
Image: Sunday Mail) Sunday Mail)
“He came in and made a speech and he spoke about acting with integrity, which he clearly wasn’t practising at the time. I have now seen that Mackay sent one of these messages the day before, which is quite worrying.”
Mackay, 42, quit the Scottish Cabinet hours before he should have been delivering Scotland’s £43billion budget, after his online behaviour emerged.
Labour’s Neil Bibby has demanded a full investigation into the school event.
He said: “Given what we now know about Derek Mackay abusing his position and reports that he was previously warned about his
behaviour, this matter should be fully investigated. Parents will rightly be asking why Derek Mackay was allowed to attend this event instead of the First Minister.
Parents have the right to know there are proper safeguards in place whenever their children are being invited to an event outside the school.”
Dad-of-two Mackay, who came out as gay in 2013, has been suspended from the SNP and the parliamentary group pending an investigation.
The teenager involved has spoken to police over the online bombardment, which happened after Mackay sent him an initial message out of the blue.
In one text exchange two days after Christmas, the senior MSP wrote: “You are looking good with that new haircut.”
The teenager replied: “Thanks, needed a change. Long hair was getting annoying.”
Mackay added: “Cute. You don’t mind compliments.”
In another text, he asked the 16-year-old, “And our chats are between us?”, before telling the boy: “Cool, then to be honest I think you are really cute.”
He contacted the teenager over a six-month period and offered to take him to a rugby game and out to dinner.
The three main opposition leaders have now called for Mackay to quit as an MSP.
Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw has called Mackay’s actions “grooming”, while Labour leader Richard Leonard deemed it “predatory” behaviour.
Sturgeon has been accused of a failure of leadership after it emerged her Government demanded to know the “justification for publication” for the original story and the name of the 16-year-old boy.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney, who said he was “utterly stunned” by the revelations, insisted the Government had “simply asked for information to give us the veracity and the substance of the points that were being put to us”.
Mackay has said he “behaved foolishly” and apologised unreservedly to the teenage boy and his family.
Police have confirmed that they are “assessing the available information” on the case.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--NASA shares incredible photo of astronaut floating in space during untethered spacewalk

At first glance at this photo , you ’ d be forgiven for mistaking it as a still from the latest space-themed blockbuster .
But the photo is very much real , and shows astronaut Bruce McCandless II floating free in space back in 1984 .
The photo was featured as NASA ’ s Astronomy Picture of the Day this week .
NASA explained : “ What would it be like to fly free in space ?
At about 100 meters from the cargo bay of the space shuttle Challenger , Bruce McCandless II was living the dream - floating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before .
“ Guided by a Manned Maneuvering Unit ( MMU ) , astronaut McCandless , pictured , was floating free in space.
” Along with NASA astronaut Robert Stewart , Mr McCandless was the first to experience an ‘ untethered space walk ’ during Space Shuttle mission 41-B .
NASA added : “ The MMU worked by shooting jets of nitrogen and was used to help deploy and retrieve satellites .
With a mass over 140 kilograms , an MMU is heavy on Earth , but , like everything , is weightless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MMU was later replaced with the SAFER backpack propulsion unit.
” The SAFER backpack propulsion unit is essentially a lifejacket for spacewalks , and lets an astronaut move around in space on their own .
NASA explained : “ SAFER is worn like a backpack .
It uses small jet thrusters to let an astronaut move around in space .
“ If an astronaut were to become untethered and float away , SAFER would help him or her fly back to the spacecraft .
Astronauts control SAFER with a small joystick , like @ @ @ @ @ @

NASA has featured the photo of astronaut Bruce McCandless II flating free in space as its Astronomy Picture of the Day
NASA shares incredible photo of astronaut floating in space during untethered spacewalk
At first glance at this photo, you’d be forgiven for mistaking it as a still from the latest space-themed blockbuster.
But the photo is very much real, and shows astronaut Bruce McCandless II floating free in space back in 1984.
The photo was featured as NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day this week.
NASA explained: “What would it be like to fly free in space? At about 100 meters from the cargo bay of the space shuttle Challenger, Bruce McCandless II was living the dream - floating farther out than anyone had ever been before.
“Guided by a Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU), astronaut McCandless, pictured, was floating free in space.”
Image: NASA) NASA)
Along with NASA astronaut Robert Stewart, Mr McCandless was the first to experience an ‘untethered space walk’ during Space Shuttle mission 41-B.
NASA added: “ The MMU worked by shooting jets of nitrogen and was used to help deploy and retrieve satellites. With a mass over 140 kilograms, an MMU is heavy on Earth, but, like everything, is weightless when drifting in orbit.
“The MMU was later replaced with the SAFER backpack propulsion unit.”
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The SAFER backpack propulsion unit is essentially a lifejacket for spacewalks, and lets an astronaut move around in space on their own.
NASA explained: “SAFER is worn like a backpack. It uses small jet thrusters to let an astronaut move around in space.
“If an astronaut were to become untethered and float away, SAFER would help him or her fly back to the spacecraft. Astronauts control SAFER with a small joystick, like on a video game.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Burger King bring back Halloumi King burger permanently but with a spicy twist

Burger King have answered our prays - and fans can once again say ‘ Hallou ’ to the Halloumi King burger from 10th February .
The best news ?
It ’ s here permanently following its original limited release last summer .
This time around there ’ s even a limited edition Halloumi Chilli King that we can ’ t wait to get our hands on ( and teeth into ) .
But you ’ ll need to act fast because it ’ s only here until the 18th February .
What ’ s in the limited-edition Halloumi Chilli King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s made up of halloumi patties , served in a brioche bun with crisp lettuce , onion and mayo with a fresh slice of ripe tomato and a chilli sauce .
Thankfully , both the single and double Halloumi King burgers will be permanent fixtures on the menu .
Now you can obviously enjoy he burger on its own and in all its glory or why not pair it with some of Burger King ’ s golden French fries and a cold or hot beverage as part of their meal deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ King on the Burger King app , you get a free portion of regular fries - result !
How much does the Halloumi King burger cost ?
• Double Halloumi Chilli King £5.79 or £7.79 for the meal • Halloumi Burger £3.99 or £5.99 for the meal .
• Double Halloumi Burger £5.49 or £7.49 for the meal *Prices may vary at different franchises throughout the UK The UK is the biggest importer of halloumi , and as a nation we chow down on over 2,000 tonnes of the Cypriot squeaky delicacy per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have decided to treat us with the return of this juicy burger .
Earlier this year , Burger King released a veggie version of their famous Whopper .
The soy patty , made with the Vegetarian Butcher , is served with tomatoes , lettuce , mayonnaise , ketchup , pickles on a seeded bun .
But plant-based Burger King fans were n't happy to hear it was n't suitable for vegetarians because of the cooking process alongside meat items .
And like the Whopper , the Halloumi King or Halloumi Chilli King are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process too .
Find your nearest Burger King branch using the online locator .

Hurrah! Our prayers have been answered and Burger King is bringing back the fan-favourite the Halloumi King burger and this time, it’s here to stay. There’s also a limited-edition Halloumi Chilli King too for those who like it hot!
Burger King have answered our prays - and fans can once again say ‘Hallou’ to the Halloumi King burger from 10th February.
The best news? It’s here permanently following its original limited release last summer.
This time around there’s even a limited edition Halloumi Chilli King that we can’t wait to get our hands on (and teeth into). But you’ll need to act fast because it’s only here until the 18th February.
What’s in the limited-edition Halloumi Chilli King we hear you ask? Well, it’s made up of halloumi patties, served in a brioche bun with crisp lettuce, onion and mayo with a fresh slice of ripe tomato and a chilli sauce.
Thankfully, both the single and double Halloumi King burgers will be permanent fixtures on the menu.
Image: Burger King) Burger King)
Now you can obviously enjoy he burger on its own and in all its glory or why not pair it with some of Burger King’s golden French fries and a cold or hot beverage as part of their meal deal?
When you purchase the Halloumi Chilli King on the Burger King app, you get a free portion of regular fries - result!
How much does the Halloumi King burger cost?
Double Halloumi Chilli King £5.79 or £7.79 for the meal
Halloumi Burger £3.99 or £5.99 for the meal.
Double Halloumi Burger £5.49 or £7.49 for the meal
*Prices may vary at different franchises throughout the UK
The UK is the biggest importer of halloumi, and as a nation we chow down on over 2,000 tonnes of the Cypriot squeaky delicacy per year, so no wonder Burger King have decided to treat us with the return of this juicy burger.
Earlier this year, Burger King released a veggie version of their famous Whopper. The soy patty, made with the Vegetarian Butcher, is served with tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles on a seeded bun.
But plant-based Burger King fans weren't happy to hear it wasn't suitable for vegetarians because of the cooking process alongside meat items.
And like the Whopper, the Halloumi King or Halloumi Chilli King are not classified as vegetarian due to cooking process too.
Find your nearest Burger King branch using the online locator.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Liverpool receive key Sadio Mane injury boost

Sadio Mane has returned to Liverpool training ahead of the club 's fixture against Norwich on Saturday .
The Senegalese forward has been missing since January 23 when he suffered a hamstring problem in the 2-1 victory over Wolves .
Liverpool have played four games in his absence , winning three and drawing one .
One of those fixtures - the FA Cup replay vs Shrewsbury - came during the Reds ' winter break , in which the club fielded a much weaker side .
Jurgen Klopp was adamant his first team stars got the break they deserved with many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's 4-0 win over Southampton .
But Mane stayed behind , undergoing rehabilitation for his injury and working on his comeback .
The 27-year-old , who has been in prolific form this season scoring 15 goals in 31 appearances , could make his comeback against Norwich this weekend .
But it would n't be a surprise to see the forward rested with Liverpool 's Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid just three days later .
Klopp 's side travel to Madrid first before playing the return leg at Anfield on March 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to full fitness .
The usually reliable 34-year-old has been suffering with a hamstring issue .
Liverpool returned to training on Monday following their winter break .

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The Liverpool forward has bagged 15 goals in 31 appearances this season but has been out injured since January.
Sadio Mane has returned to Liverpool training ahead of the club's fixture against Norwich on Saturday.
The Senegalese forward has been missing since January 23 when he suffered a hamstring problem in the 2-1 victory over Wolves.
Liverpool have played four games in his absence, winning three and drawing one.
One of those fixtures - the FA Cup replay vs Shrewsbury - came during the Reds' winter break, in which the club fielded a much weaker side.
Jurgen Klopp was adamant his first team stars got the break they deserved with many jetting off on holiday shortly after Liverpool's 4-0 win over Southampton.
But Mane stayed behind, undergoing rehabilitation for his injury and working on his comeback.
The 27-year-old, who has been in prolific form this season scoring 15 goals in 31 appearances, could make his comeback against Norwich this weekend.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But it wouldn't be a surprise to see the forward rested with Liverpool's Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid just three days later.
Klopp's side travel to Madrid first before playing the return leg at Anfield on March 11.
Milner is also closing in a return to full fitness. The usually reliable 34-year-old has been suffering with a hamstring issue.
Liverpool returned to training on Monday following their winter break.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Terrifying moment 97mph Storm Ciara blows small child out of buggy and into road

A small child narrowly avoided danger after being blown into the road by Storm Ciara 's ferocious winds .
The child was said to have been out walking with family in Blackpool yesterday afternoon when a powerful gust whipped the kid out of the buggy and flying into the road .
Footage of the moment shows the family appearing to run with a buggy behind one child as they battle against the wet and windy conditions .
Suddenly , a gust of wind blows the smaller child out of the buggy and sends them tumbling off the pavement and into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parent tears frantically after the child , clinging onto the buggy with the other as onlookers scream .
The short clip ends before it is clear whether the parent managed to scoop the child out of harm 's way .
However a witness told the Sun the child was safely rescued .
He said he saw a man walking with one of the children , with another woman pushing a buggy with a second child alongside them .
He speculated the family were visitors to the seaside town , claiming many locals had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Met Office 's severe weather warnings .
The witness said they had been `` daft '' to go for a walk in the high winds .
“ They must have been holidaymakers , there were no locals out and about in the storm .
“ They were given shelter and the little kid who fell over was ok. “ They were all a bit shaken up .
But it could have been a whole lot worse.
” Storm Ciara has been wreaking havoc around Britain , causing flooding , sending debris flying and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , roads closed and flights grounded .
The storm claimed its first life yesterday afternoon , after a 58-year-old man was killed by a falling tree as he drove from Winchester to his home in Micheldever , Hants .
There are hundreds of flood warnings still in place across the country this morning , as the storm continues to ravage Britain into a second day .
Met Office chief meteorologist Frank Saunders said earlier : “ A wind and snow warning is in force for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warning in the south west of England . ''

Shocking moment child is blown into the road as parents take kids for stroll in 97mph storm
Shocking moment child is blown into the road as parents take kids for stroll in 97mph storm
Nail-biting footage captures the parents leaping frantically onto the road in Blackpool to scoop up the child blown off a Blackpool footpath by Storm Ciara
Terrifying moment 97mph Storm Ciara blows small child out of buggy and into road
A small child narrowly avoided danger after being blown into the road by Storm Ciara's ferocious winds.
The child was out walking with their family in Blackpool yesterday afternoon when a powerful gust whipped the kid into the road.
Footage of the moment shows the family running with two children inside buggies and another alongside them as they battle against the wet and windy conditions.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blows the smaller child off the pavement and into a puddle on the road.
Onlookers scream as the parent clings onto the buggy as they frantically run after the child.
The short clip ends before it is clear whether the parent managed to scoop the child out of harm's way.
However a witness told the Sun the child was safely rescued.
He said he saw a man walking with one of the children, with another woman pushing a buggy with a second child alongside them.
He speculated the family were visitors to the seaside town, claiming many locals had avoided being out and about amid the Met Office's severe weather warnings.
The witness said they had been "daft" to go for a walk in the high winds.
“They must have been holidaymakers, there were no locals out and about in the storm.
“They were given shelter and the little kid who fell over was ok.
“They were all a bit shaken up. But it could have been a whole lot worse.”
Storm Ciara has been wreaking havoc around Britain, causing flooding, sending debris flying and causing travel chaos as trains are cancelled, roads closed and flights grounded.
The storm claimed its first life yesterday afternoon, after a 58-year-old man was killed by a falling tree as he drove from Winchester to his home in Micheldever, Hants.
There are hundreds of flood warnings still in place across the country this morning, as the storm continues to ravage Britain into a second day.
Met Office chief meteorologist Frank Saunders said earlier: “A wind and snow warning is in force for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland on Monday as well as a further yellow wind warning in the south west of England."


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Mum and dad admit throwing newborn baby in river as police find tiny boy's body

A mother who had just given birth has confessed to throwing her newborn baby son into a river .
The 23-year-old woman had called an ambulance in the Spanish town of Palencia , where paramedics found she had given birth .
But there was no baby at the home .
The woman told ambulance workers and police she had given birth on Saturday , February 8 , but had thrown the baby into a container and then left him in a bin on an industrial estate .
Despite extensive searches , no baby was found and the woman was questioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby 's mother and father , 29 , admitted they lied about when the baby was born , and said the baby was buried .
Police went out again to search the new location , before the pair admitted they had actually thrown the baby in the Carrión river .
The body of the baby was eventually found and the mother admitted to giving birth on Tuesday , January 28 .
The new parents have been detained and are awaiting court appearances .
The baby 's name , and that of his parents @ @ @ @ @ @

The newborn baby was eventually found dead in the Carrión river in Palencia, Spain by police who say the parents confessed to throwing him into the water after changing their story twice
Mum and dad admit throwing newborn baby in river as police find tiny boy's body
A mother who had just given birth has confessed to throwing her newborn baby son into a river.
The 23-year-old woman had called an ambulance in the Spanish town of Palencia, where paramedics found she had given birth.
But there was no baby at the home.
The woman told ambulance workers and police she had given birth on Saturday, February 8, but had thrown the baby into a container and then left him in a bin on an industrial estate.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Despite extensive searches, no baby was found and the woman was questioned again
At the police station both the baby's mother and father, 29, admitted they lied about when the baby was born, and said the baby was buried.
Police went out again to search the new location, before the pair admitted they had actually thrown the baby in the Carrión river.
The body of the baby was eventually found and the mother admitted to giving birth on Tuesday, January 28.
The new parents have been detained and are awaiting court appearances.
The baby's name, and that of his parents, have not been released.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Corrie's Alison King spotted without engagement ring amid cheating rumours with Mikey North

Alison King has been snapped without her engagement ring after she was rocked by cheating allegations .
The Coronation Street actress , 46 , hinted her romance had survived the claims as she defiantly wore her dazzling rock days ago however she was spotted running errands in Wilmslow , Cheshire on Thursday without it .
The soap star maintained a low-key appearance as she grabbed some essentials from her local shop , however onlooking photographers noticed she was without her glittering diamond following her recent scandal at the National Television Awards The brunette beauty went make-up free and kept a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ casual black leggings , a pair of ugg boots and a long cardigan with a grey T-shirt .
In photos obtained by The Sun , Alison was snapped without her engagement ring from her fiancé David Stuckley after she became caught up in a kissing scandal with her Corrie co-star Mikey North .
Alison and her husband-to-be David were were hit by claims she kissed her Corrie co star last week .
The soap star faced accusations that she and Coronation Street co-star Mikey shared a kiss at London 's glitdy National Television @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted she had a wild night and had too much alcohol at the boozy , celeb-filled bash .
Breaking her silence over rumour she kissed Mikey , Alison said : `` I would like to take this opportunity to say that , whilst it was obvious to see that regrettably I did have too much to drink at the National TV Awards , and chose to leave the event early , I did not kiss my co star Mikey North as has been reported . ''
Married man Mikey , 33 , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement for OK !
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He said : `` I would like to make one thing clear - I did not kiss my co-star Alison King during the recent National Television Awards .
It is beyond ludicrous to suggest that I would or that I did . ''
Mikey added that the `` grainy '' footage only proved that he was speaking in his co-star 's ear due to the noise of the event and slammed reports , arguing the claims had caused him and his family `` a great deal of distress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to say that he 'd filed a complaint with the Independent Press Standards Organisation over the `` baseless gossip . ''
Alison has been engaged to fiance David since last year , while Mikey and wife Rachel welcomed their second child , Eliza , last year .
Mikey finished by saying : `` I have an amazing wife who I adore and , as incredibly supportive as she is , it is unacceptable that she should have to deal with people seeign this kind of baseless gossip on the front page of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how her hubby-to-be got down on one knee for her , saying : `` It was just a few days after our one year anniversary .
`` I had an inkling he was going to pop the question because he kept putting something on my finger and going , 'Right , close your eyes and forget this ever happened ! '
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The soap star has hinted her love life is in turmoil after she was snapped without her dazzling engagement ring - after she was accused of cheating on her fiancé with her Coronation Street co star
Alison King has been snapped without her engagement ring after she was rocked by cheating allegations.
The Coronation Street actress, 46, hinted her romance had survived the claims as she defiantly wore her dazzling rock days ago however she was spotted running errands in Wilmslow, Cheshire on Thursday without it.
The soap star maintained a low-key appearance as she grabbed some essentials from her local shop, however onlooking photographers noticed she was without her glittering diamond following her recent scandal at the National Television Awards
The brunette beauty went make-up free and kept a solemn facial expression as she shopped wearing casual black leggings, a pair of ugg boots and a long cardigan with a grey T-shirt.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In photos obtained by The Sun, Alison was snapped without her engagement ring from her fiancé David Stuckley after she became caught up in a kissing scandal with her Corrie co-star Mikey North.
Alison and her husband-to-be David were were hit by claims she kissed her Corrie co star last week.
The soap star faced accusations that she and Coronation Street co-star Mikey shared a kiss at London's glitdy National Television Awards.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She denied the claims but admitted she had a wild night and had too much alcohol at the boozy, celeb-filled bash.
Breaking her silence over rumour she kissed Mikey, Alison said: "I would like to take this opportunity to say that, whilst it was obvious to see that regrettably I did have too much to drink at the National TV Awards, and chose to leave the event early, I did not kiss my co star Mikey North as has been reported."
Married man Mikey, 33, also chose to respond to speculation with a statement for OK!.
He said: "I would like to make one thing clear - I did not kiss my co-star Alison King during the recent National Television Awards. It is beyond ludicrous to suggest that I would or that I did."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Mikey added that the "grainy" footage only proved that he was speaking in his co-star's ear due to the noise of the event and slammed reports, arguing the claims had caused him and his family "a great deal of distress."
The Gary Windass actor went on to say that he'd filed a complaint with the Independent Press Standards Organisation over the "baseless gossip."
Alison has been engaged to fiance David since last year, while Mikey and wife Rachel welcomed their second child, Eliza, last year.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Mikey finished by saying: "I have an amazing wife who I adore and, as incredibly supportive as she is, it is unacceptable that she should have to deal with people seeign this kind of baseless gossip on the front page of a newspaper."
Alison recently detailed how her hubby-to-be got down on one knee for her, saying: "It was just a few days after our one year anniversary.
"I had an inkling he was going to pop the question because he kept putting something on my finger and going, 'Right, close your eyes and forget this ever happened!'"
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thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Newborn baby sent flying as 'drink-driver' smashes into pram at zebra crossing

An alleged drink-driver ploughed into a pram with a newborn baby inside , sending the buggy spinning into the air as the child 's horrified mum looked on .
Distressing dashcam video has emerged showing the mother pushing the pram at a zebra crossing when the car fails to stop and smashes into it at speed .
The three-month-old boy was rescued from the mangled pushchair and rushed to a hospital 's intensive care unit , where a surgeon said it was a `` miracle '' he survived .
The 39-year-old driver was arrested and tests revealed that his blood-alcohol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to police in Energodar , Ukraine .
The surgeon said the boy escaped serious injury in Friday 's horror smash .
Footage shows a woman dressed in a green winter jacket pushing a pram across a two-lane road at a pedestrian crossing .
When she reaches the second lane , a white speeding car comes into view and smashes into the pram .
it catapults the pushchair about 6ft into the air before it lands hard onto the road on its side .
The terrified mother can be seen rushing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child out of it to see if he is OK .
Meanwhile , two men get out of the car in haste and hurry to the woman .
Later , the 34-year-old mother , Maria Tkachenko , told local media : `` The driver ran up to me with apologies and I felt a strong smell of alcohol coming from him .
`` I do not want him to serve a sentence in prison but I want him to be banned from driving . ''
Her baby was taken to intensive care where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kostyantyn Markov , a surgeon at the Zaporizhia Regional Children 's Hospital , told local media : `` It 's a miracle that the boy survived and apparently did not receive severe injuries .
`` He does not have visible signs of head trauma or bone fractures .
`` His condition is stable .
We are monitoring him 24 hours a day . ''
The 39-year-old driver was detained by the police and sent for a medical examination .
Medics allegedly found 1.85ppm of alcohol in his blood , which is nine times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media .
The man was arrested and criminal proceedings were initiated .
A police source said to local media : `` The driver crashed into the pram with the baby inside at the pedestrian crossing .
`` The mother was not injured due to the incident . ''
Mrs Tkachenko said her baby son will be staying in the hospital until doctors have finished all necessary examinations .
The suspect faces up to three years in prison if found guilty .

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WARNING - DISTRESSING VIDEO: Dashcam footage shows a mum pushing her three-month-old son across a road when a white car suddenly smashes into the pram, catapulting it into the air
Newborn baby sent flying as 'drink-driver' smashes into pram at zebra crossing
An alleged drink-driver ploughed into a pram with a newborn baby inside, sending the buggy spinning into the air as the child's horrified mum looked on.
Distressing dashcam video has emerged showing the mother pushing the pram at a zebra crossing when the car fails to stop and smashes into it at speed.
The three-month-old boy was rescued from the mangled pushchair and rushed to a hospital's intensive care unit, where a surgeon said it was a "miracle" he survived.
The 39-year-old driver was arrested and tests revealed that his blood-alcohol level was nine times the legal limit, according to police in Energodar, Ukraine.
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
The surgeon said the boy escaped serious injury in Friday's horror smash.
Footage shows a woman dressed in a green winter jacket pushing a pram across a two-lane road at a pedestrian crossing.
When she reaches the second lane, a white speeding car comes into view and smashes into the pram.
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
it catapults the pushchair about 6ft into the air before it lands hard onto the road on its side.
The terrified mother can be seen rushing to the buggy and trying to pull the child out of it to see if he is OK.
Meanwhile, two men get out of the car in haste and hurry to the woman.
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
Later, the 34-year-old mother, Maria Tkachenko, told local media: "The driver ran up to me with apologies and I felt a strong smell of alcohol coming from him.
"I do not want him to serve a sentence in prison but I want him to be banned from driving."
Her baby was taken to intensive care where he was carefully examined by doctors.
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
Kostyantyn Markov, a surgeon at the Zaporizhia Regional Children's Hospital, told local media: "It's a miracle that the boy survived and apparently did not receive severe injuries.
"He does not have visible signs of head trauma or bone fractures.
"His condition is stable. We are monitoring him 24 hours a day."
The 39-year-old driver was detained by the police and sent for a medical examination.
Medics allegedly found 1.85ppm of alcohol in his blood, which is nine times above the norm, according to local media.
The man was arrested and criminal proceedings were initiated.
Image: Roksana Panashchuk) Roksana Panashchuk)
A police source said to local media: "The driver crashed into the pram with the baby inside at the pedestrian crossing.
"The child was hospitalised.
"The mother was not injured due to the incident.''
Mrs Tkachenko said her baby son will be staying in the hospital until doctors have finished all necessary examinations.
The suspect faces up to three years in prison if found guilty.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Antonio Conte fires warning to Juventus and Maurizio Sarri after Inter Milan's derby win

Antonio Conte has warned Maurizio Sarri that Inter Milan are dreaming of lifting the Scudetto .
One former Chelsea boss is bidding to pip another to the Serie A title , and the Nerazzurri moved above Juventus to the summit following their dramatic derby victory over AC Milan .
Inter came from two goals down to secure a thrilling 4-2 comeback win , despite falling to a 2-0 half-time deficit , as Ante Rebic and Zlatan Ibrahimovic both got on the scoresheet to put Milan in control .
However , Inter hit back in the second half at San Siro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vecino , Stefan de Vrij and former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku secured three crucial points .
Inter boss Conte was thrilled with his team ’ s resolve , coming 24 hours after Sarri - who has never won a domestic title - saw his side throw away a lead to lose in Verona .
`` It was a special night , that 's for sure , '' he told Sky Sport Italia .
`` The first half saw us in real difficulty , perhaps more than we 've ever been this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hammering .
`` Instead , we did well to get the balance back , to understand where we had to improve , to have faith in what we were doing and the credit goes to these lads .
`` Aside from the result , I am happy to see them resist under blows and turn it around , as that means they are preparing for something truly important .
`` It 's still very early to talk about something we can for now dream of .
We can have a dream .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ league titles but Inter are in prime position to end the Old Lady ’ s stranglehold in Italy .
They top the table on goal difference with 15 games remaining .
The next week could prove to be pivotal in their season .
They host Napoli in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg on Wednesday before travelling to face fellow title-chasers Lazio in Serie A on Sunday .
Conte added : `` It 's going to be a very intense period for us coming up and , after that , I think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential and our real capabilities .
`` We ca n't achieve everything from one day to the next , but we are building .
These lads proved they have great strength and guts today .
`` I did n't need to talk much at half-time .
I think in difficult situations , you have to be very clear and take responsibility .
I had a large share of the responsibility for the fact we were losing 2-0 at half-time .
`` We stayed together , from start to finish , and found our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We have to keep this evening in mind , as it will help us be a team in future and deal with similar difficulties . ''

Inter Milan's thrilling 4-2 comeback derby win over fierce rivals AC Milan on Sunday saw them leapfrog Juventus at the Serie A summit
Antonio Conte has warned Maurizio Sarri that Inter Milan are dreaming of lifting the Scudetto.
One former Chelsea boss is bidding to pip another to the Serie A title, and the Nerazzurri moved above Juventus to the summit following their dramatic derby victory over AC Milan.
Inter came from two goals down to secure a thrilling 4-2 comeback win, despite falling to a 2-0 half-time deficit, as Ante Rebic and Zlatan Ibrahimovic both got on the scoresheet to put Milan in control.
However, Inter hit back in the second half at San Siro.
Goals from Marcelo Brozovic, Matias Vecino, Stefan de Vrij and former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku secured three crucial points.
Inter boss Conte was thrilled with his team’s resolve, coming 24 hours after Sarri - who has never won a domestic title - saw his side throw away a lead to lose in Verona.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"It was a special night, that's for sure," he told Sky Sport Italia. "The first half saw us in real difficulty, perhaps more than we've ever been this season, and there was the risk of a hammering.
"Instead, we did well to get the balance back, to understand where we had to improve, to have faith in what we were doing and the credit goes to these lads.
"Aside from the result, I am happy to see them resist under blows and turn it around, as that means they are preparing for something truly important.
"It's still very early to talk about something we can for now dream of. We can have a dream."
Image: MATTEO BAZZI/EPA-EFE/REX) MATTEO BAZZI/EPA-EFE/REX) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Juve have won the last eight league titles but Inter are in prime position to end the Old Lady’s stranglehold in Italy.
They top the table on goal difference with 15 games remaining. The next week could prove to be pivotal in their season.
They host Napoli in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg on Wednesday before travelling to face fellow title-chasers Lazio in Serie A on Sunday.
Conte added: "It's going to be a very intense period for us coming up and, after that, I think we'll have a better idea of our potential and our real capabilities.
"We can't achieve everything from one day to the next, but we are building. These lads proved they have great strength and guts today.
"I didn't need to talk much at half-time. I think in difficult situations, you have to be very clear and take responsibility. I had a large share of the responsibility for the fact we were losing 2-0 at half-time.
"We stayed together, from start to finish, and found our way out of a tough situation.
“We have to keep this evening in mind, as it will help us be a team in future and deal with similar difficulties."


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Taika Waititi just showed us what Oscar winners really do when they return to their seat

After accepting their gold statue , making a speech and thanking their co-stars profusely , have you ever wondered what Oscar winners do once they 've left the stage ?
Well , Brie Larson just gave us a hilarious look at what director Taika Waititi did after nabbing the trophy for Best Adapted Screenplay .
The 44-year-old star from New Zealand won for his World War II comedy , Jojo Rabbit , and gave a moving speech dedicated to `` all the indigenous kids in the world '' .
But when he returned to his seat , the Captain Marvel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on when she caught him doing something unexpected with his prestigious award .
Larson , 30 , shared a video on Twitter of Waititi leaning down and stashing his Academy Award underneath the seat in front of him .
He notices her filming him and pulls a face , before turning his attention back to the stage .
The video clip has since been viewed more than 825,000 times and has garnered over 97,000 likes and more than 16,000 retweets .
Many people on social media were left baffled by Waititi 's behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` He only did this because the seats do n't have cup holders , '' proclaimed one person .
Another thought it was `` ICONIC '' .
`` I always wondered why we do n't see people in the audience just chilling with their awards , lol , '' wrote someone else .
A fourth said : `` He 's so stupid , I love him . ''
`` This man winning then stashing an Oscar gives me hope for humanity , '' tweeted a different user .
As well as Waititi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ included Bong Joon-ho , who took home the coveted Best Picture award for Parasite .
This was the first film not in the English language to win the award .
It beat out competition from Sam Mendes ' war epic 1917 , Martin Scorsese 's The Irishman , Quentin Tarantino 's Once Upon A Time in Hollywood , Netflix 's divorce drama , Marriage Story , Greta Gerwig 's adaptation of Little Women , dark thriller Joker , racing drama Ford V Ferrari ( Le Mans '66 ) and Waititi 's Jojo Rabbit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Best Actor award for Joker , Renee Zellweger won Best Actress for Judy , Brad Pitt took home Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , and Laura Dern won Best Supporting Actress for Marriage Story .

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Captain Marvel star Brie Larson captured a hilarious video of Oscar winner Taika Waititi returning to his seat after his big win - and what he did might surprise you
Taika Waititi just showed us what Oscar winners really do when they return to their seat
After accepting their gold statue, making a speech and thanking their co-stars profusely, have you ever wondered what Oscar winners do once they've left the stage?
Well, Brie Larson just gave us a hilarious look at what director Taika Waititi did after nabbing the trophy for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The 44-year-old star from New Zealand won for his World War II comedy, Jojo Rabbit, and gave a moving speech dedicated to "all the indigenous kids in the world".
But when he returned to his seat, the Captain Marvel actress couldn't resist turning her camera on when she caught him doing something unexpected with his prestigious award.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Larson, 30, shared a video on Twitter of Waititi leaning down and stashing his Academy Award underneath the seat in front of him.
He notices her filming him and pulls a face, before turning his attention back to the stage.
The video clip has since been viewed more than 825,000 times and has garnered over 97,000 likes and more than 16,000 retweets.
Many people on social media were left baffled by Waititi's behaviour, while others thought it was hilarious.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"He only did this because the seats don't have cup holders," proclaimed one person.
Another thought it was "ICONIC".
"I always wondered why we don't see people in the audience just chilling with their awards, lol," wrote someone else.
A fourth said: "He's so stupid, I love him."
"This man winning then stashing an Oscar gives me hope for humanity," tweeted a different user.
As well as Waititi, other big winners on the night included Bong Joon-ho, who took home the coveted Best Picture award for Parasite.
This was the first film not in the English language to win the award.
It beat out competition from Sam Mendes' war epic 1917, Martin Scorsese's The Irishman, Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Netflix's divorce drama, Marriage Story, Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Little Women, dark thriller Joker, racing drama Ford V Ferrari (Le Mans '66) and Waititi's Jojo Rabbit.
Meanwhile, Joaquin Phoenix took home the Best Actor award for Joker, Renee Zellweger won Best Actress for Judy, Brad Pitt took home Best Supporting Actor for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Laura Dern won Best Supporting Actress for Marriage Story.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Man Utd advised to complete £20million transfer for ex-Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey

That 's the opinion of Tony Cascarino , who says the Juventus midfielder would be the `` perfect fit '' for the Red Devils , and would likely cost around £20million .
Ramsey agreed to join Juventus on a free transfer this time last year , putting pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Serie A giants .
But the midfielder has struggled to nail down a place in the first team this season , and reports in Italy claim Juventus would consider selling the Welshman in the summer transfer window .
A move back to the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and former Chelsea forward Cascarino reckons United would be the best fit .
Cascarino wrote in his Times column : `` Ramsey would be the perfect fit for United .
`` Ramsey played in Juventus ' defeat away to Verona on Saturday but it was fairly typical of his first season in Italy as he came on as a substitute and did n't have an impact on the game .
`` I can see the former Arsenal man back in the Premier League next season .
`` Reports linking him to Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the sort of player they need – a proven midfielder with goalscoring pedigree and plenty of Premier League experience .
`` I could see him not costing too much , with Juventus possibly settling for £20million as that would get them most of their outlay back . ''

Aaron Ramsey agreed to leave Arsenal for Juventus on a free back in February 2019. One year on and the Wales international could be on his way back to the Premier League
Manchester United should sign former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
That's the opinion of Tony Cascarino, who says the Juventus midfielder would be the "perfect fit" for the Red Devils, and would likely cost around £20million.
Ramsey agreed to join Juventus on a free transfer this time last year, putting pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Serie A giants.
But the midfielder has struggled to nail down a place in the first team this season, and reports in Italy claim Juventus would consider selling the Welshman in the summer transfer window.
A move back to the Premier League appears most logical for Ramsey, and former Chelsea forward Cascarino reckons United would be the best fit.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Cascarino wrote in his Times column: "Ramsey would be the perfect fit for United.
"Ramsey played in Juventus' defeat away to Verona on Saturday but it was fairly typical of his first season in Italy as he came on as a substitute and didn't have an impact on the game.
"I can see the former Arsenal man back in the Premier League next season.
Image: Juventus FC via Getty Images) Juventus FC via Getty Images)
"Reports linking him to Manchester United make a lot of sense as he is the sort of player they need – a proven midfielder with goalscoring pedigree and plenty of Premier League experience.
"I could see him not costing too much, with Juventus possibly settling for £20million as that would get them most of their outlay back."


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Lydia Bright sparks rumours she's given birth as she strokes child's tiny hand

Lydia Bright appears to have already given birth , just a day after asking fans who will be the first to pop between her and bestie Lucy Mecklenburgh .
The former TOWIE star , 30 , sparked speculation she welcomed her baby daughter into the world on Sunday as she shared sweet footage of herself stroking a child 's tiny hand .
Posting the clip to her Instagram Story on Sunday evening , Lydia made no comment other than leaving three red hearts over the top - refusing to give any context to the intimate moment .
It came just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about packing her hospital bag , which may have been automatically posted by her agency .
Lucy , meanwhile , shared on Instagram last night that she still had `` a couple of weeks to go '' before her due date - which was supposed to be within five days of Lydia 's .
And she joked to fans that she and Lydia could well go into labour on the same day .
Lydia is set to co-parent her baby - who she nicknamed Dinky throughout her pregnancy - with ex-boyfriend Lee Cronin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The couple 's rollercoaster relationship came to an unexpected end shortly after she fell pregnant - something she admitted she was n't expecting .
`` It 's been so hard keeping this a secret , '' she told Hello !
magazine .
`` I 've done so much travelling , I 've done all my partying holidays , I 'm where I want to be in terms of my life , financially and career-wise .
It just feels like the right time for it all to happen for me .
`` I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's obviously not worked out exactly how I wanted . ''
While Lydia did n't go into detail about why things with Lee never worked out , she did add that she could n't `` beg somebody to be with me , and I ca n't beg somebody to love me '' .
`` I know this baby will be the best thing that has ever happened to me . ''
She and Lucy Meck have been sharing everything about their pregnancies together , having found out early on that their due dates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glamorous BFFs escaped to Wales for a glamorous spa weekend at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport last month , to celebrate Lydia 's big 3-0 .
And Lydia joined Lucy earlier this month to celebrate her bestie 's baby shower in London , where Lucy 's fiance Ryan Thomas and Lydia 's mum Debbie Bright partied with other pals .
Earlier this year , Lydia had vowed to have Debbie at her side when she went into labour , branding ex Lee `` useless '' as a birthing partner after a three-hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lee 's going to be useless .
When they were giving the presentation [ at the antenatal class ] , they were like 'This is what you 've got to do , this is what the dad 's have to do , massage the back ' , '' she recalled on her family 's podcast , Meet The Brights .
`` She was like , 'Let 's do an exercise .
You , stand up .
Lee , stand up , if she 's in pain , where would you massage if she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He went like that , at the top of my back .
She was like 'The baby 's not there is it .
Where 's the baby ? '
He was like 'It 's there . '
`` So she was like 'So where would you massage ? '
And he was like ' I do n't understand .
Is it a trick question ? '
Poor Lee .
At least he 's learning .
`` The woman was saying you need words of encouragement from your birthing partners .
I thought .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ He would freak .
There 's no way he 's doing that .
They 're useless . '
''

Former TOWIE star Lydia Bright has sparked speculation she's already given birth, after sharing a sweet clip of a baby's fingers
Lydia Bright appears to have already given birth, just a day after asking fans who will be the first to pop between her and bestie Lucy Mecklenburgh.
The former TOWIE star, 30, sparked speculation she welcomed her baby daughter into the world on Sunday as she shared sweet footage of herself stroking a child's tiny hand.
Posting the clip to her Instagram Story on Sunday evening, Lydia made no comment other than leaving three red hearts over the top - refusing to give any context to the intimate moment.
It came just hours after she posted a pre-recorded video about packing her hospital bag, which may have been automatically posted by her agency.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Lucy, meanwhile, shared on Instagram last night that she still had "a couple of weeks to go" before her due date - which was supposed to be within five days of Lydia's.
And she joked to fans that she and Lydia could well go into labour on the same day.
Lydia is set to co-parent her baby - who she nicknamed Dinky throughout her pregnancy - with ex-boyfriend Lee Cronin, after their split last year.
The couple's rollercoaster relationship came to an unexpected end shortly after she fell pregnant - something she admitted she wasn't expecting.
"It's been so hard keeping this a secret," she told Hello! magazine.
"I've done so much travelling, I've done all my partying holidays, I'm where I want to be in terms of my life, financially and career-wise. It just feels like the right time for it all to happen for me.
"I've always wanted the fairytale. And it's obviously not worked out exactly how I wanted."
While Lydia didn't go into detail about why things with Lee never worked out, she did add that she couldn't "beg somebody to be with me, and I can't beg somebody to love me".
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I know this baby will be the best thing that has ever happened to me."
She and Lucy Meck have been sharing everything about their pregnancies together, having found out early on that their due dates were just five days apart.
The glamorous BFFs escaped to Wales for a glamorous spa weekend at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport last month, to celebrate Lydia's big 3-0.
And Lydia joined Lucy earlier this month to celebrate her bestie's baby shower in London, where Lucy's fiance Ryan Thomas and Lydia's mum Debbie Bright partied with other pals.
Image: The Celtic Manor/Instagram) The Celtic Manor/Instagram)
Earlier this year, Lydia had vowed to have Debbie at her side when she went into labour, branding ex Lee "useless" as a birthing partner after a three-hour antenatal class.
"I feel like Lee's going to be useless. When they were giving the presentation [at the antenatal class], they were like 'This is what you've got to do, this is what the dad's have to do, massage the back'," she recalled on her family's podcast, Meet The Brights.
"She was like, 'Let's do an exercise. You, stand up. Lee, stand up, if she's in pain, where would you massage if she's about to give birth?' He went like that, at the top of my back. She was like 'The baby's not there is it. Where's the baby?' He was like 'It's there.'
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"So she was like 'So where would you massage?' And he was like 'I don't understand. Is it a trick question?' Poor Lee. At least he's learning.
"The woman was saying you need words of encouragement from your birthing partners. I thought. 'Can you imagine Lee doing that? He would freak. There's no way he's doing that. They're useless.'"
Mirror Online has contacted Lydia's rep for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Storm Ciara: M11 remains closed over fears museum roof is about to blow off

A major motorway remains closed in both directions as authorities fear Storm Ciara will send a museum 's roof flying into traffic .
Police and Highway England have shut the M11 through Cambridgeshire to motorists due to safety concerns and are now warning the closure could stretch into a third day .
Strong winds caused by the storm yesterday sparked concerns the roof of one of the aircraft hangars at Duxford Imperial War Museum could be blown onto the road .
Authorities working to fix the aviation museum , which houses hundreds of aircraft and other military exhibits , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , reports Cambridgeshire Live .
Yesterday the M11 was closed amid fears parts of the hangar 's huge roof could sail off into traffic .
The 6,000-tonne roof of the award-winning building is formed from curved concrete and spans the hangar in a giant arch , supporting suspended aircraft that dangle from the interior ceiling .
Pictures show the roof 's exterior panels tearing away in the winds .
A one-mile exclusion zone has now been set up around the building , located at the intersection of the M11 and the A505 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage caused by the wild weather conditions .
The M11 is currently shut between junctions nine and 11 in both directions .
Motorists and members of the public have been advised to avoid the area during the closure - which is also affecting the A505 .
Highways England yesterday warned the hangar roof had been damaged in the wind and was 'likely to be blown on to the motorway ' as they urged the public to avoid the area .
Ciara - the third named storm of the season - has been causing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high winds uplifts rooftops and trees , and homes and businesses are threatened by flooding and flying debris .
The storm has already been blamed for one death , after a 58-year-old man was killed by a falling tree as he drove from Winchester to his home in Micheldever , Hants , yesterday afternoon .
Commuters set off to a frustrating start this morning , as travel remained severely disrupted across the UK due to the ferocious conditions .
The rail networks are grappling with trees , building debris and even trampolines blown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen trains cancelled , flights grounded , and ferry services axed as Ciara wreaks havoc into a second day .
Meanwhile , motorists in Cambridgeshire were today being advised to use local routes as best as possible , drive to the conditions and plan ahead as the storm disruptions continued .
Diversions are in place via the A11 and A14 northbound and the A505 and A1301 southbound while authorities tackle the museum 's roof damage .

Storm Ciara has damaged the roof of one of the aircraft hangars at Duxford Imperial War Museum in Cambridgeshire, causing major disruption along the M11, which is closed both ways, and the A505
Storm Ciara: M11 remains closed over fears museum roof is about to blow off
A major motorway remains closed in both directions as authorities fear Storm Ciara will send a museum's roof flying into traffic.
Police and Highway England have shut the M11 through Cambridgeshire to motorists due to safety concerns and are now warning the closure could stretch into a third day.
Strong winds caused by the storm yesterday sparked concerns the roof of one of the aircraft hangars at Duxford Imperial War Museum could be blown onto the road.
Authorities working to fix the aviation museum, which houses hundreds of aircraft and other military exhibits, are warning the closures could continue into Wednesday, reports Cambridgeshire Live.
Yesterday the M11 was closed amid fears parts of the hangar's huge roof could sail off into traffic.
Image: Cambridge News) Cambridge News)
The 6,000-tonne roof of the award-winning building is formed from curved concrete and spans the hangar in a giant arch, supporting suspended aircraft that dangle from the interior ceiling.
Pictures show the roof's exterior panels tearing away in the winds.
A one-mile exclusion zone has now been set up around the building, located at the intersection of the M11 and the A505, after it was deemed unsafe following wind damage caused by the wild weather conditions.
The M11 is currently shut between junctions nine and 11 in both directions.
Motorists and members of the public have been advised to avoid the area during the closure - which is also affecting the A505.
Highways England yesterday warned the hangar roof had been damaged in the wind and was 'likely to be blown on to the motorway' as they urged the public to avoid the area.
Image: Cambridge News) Cambridge News)
Ciara - the third named storm of the season - has been causing chaos across Britain since yesterday, as high winds uplifts rooftops and trees, and homes and businesses are threatened by flooding and flying debris.
The storm has already been blamed for one death, after a 58-year-old man was killed by a falling tree as he drove from Winchester to his home in Micheldever, Hants, yesterday afternoon.
Commuters set off to a frustrating start this morning, as travel remained severely disrupted across the UK due to the ferocious conditions.
The rail networks are grappling with trees, building debris and even trampolines blown onto the tracks.
The storm has seen trains cancelled, flights grounded, and ferry services axed as Ciara wreaks havoc into a second day.
Meanwhile, motorists in Cambridgeshire were today being advised to use local routes as best as possible, drive to the conditions and plan ahead as the storm disruptions continued.
Diversions are in place via the A11 and A14 northbound and the A505 and A1301 southbound while authorities tackle the museum's roof damage.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--M&S launch £20 Valentine's Day meal deal and it includes steak and prosecco

High street favourite M & S has released its popular Valentine 's Day meal deal - so couples can enjoy a fabulous dinner at home for a bargain price .
Keeping the romantic offering wonderful as ever , the supermarket chain has included a whole lot of lavish choices , meaning you can pick up everything you need for an evening to remember in one shop .
It goes on sale today ( February 10th ) and can be purchased in stores nationwide for a wallet-friendly £20 .
Whilst there are plenty of cheaper Valentine 's Day meal for two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aldi and Co-op , we reckon the M & S version is the most luxurious .
Not only does the offer allow shoppers to pick up a starter , main and side , but also a delicious dessert and box of chocolates .
And this year , the supermarket has also given us the choice of a bottle of wine , a non-alcoholic drink or a sweet cocktail concoction .
Shoppers can save up to £16.30 and there are over 200 menu combinations .
Our favourite includes the prawn cocktail as a starter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asparagus and the `` Nuts About You Cheesecake . ''
We 'd also wash everything down with a bottle of the Conte Pruilli Prosecco .
With the box of chocolates included , this combination would normally set customers back £35.50 - so you could save £15.50 with the M & S offer .
April Preston , M & S Director of Product Development , said : `` This Valentine ’ s Dine In menu is an absolute showstopper and offers incredible savings for our customers – up to £16.30 !
`` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing back the classics that we know our customers love . ''
If you 're planning a romantic evening indoors on February 14th , here 's a full list of options included in the M & S Valentine 's Day meal deal .
• Our Best Ever Chicken Kiev , £10 • Ewe & Me Rack of Lamb with honey & mustard crumb , £10 • Selection of fizz , white , red , rose and non-alcoholic drink options available • None Conte Pruilli Prosecco , £12/ From Mojito to You , £12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pennies after Dry January , we 've found a way you can get the M & S Valentine 's Day meal deal for half price at £10 instead of £20 .
All you have to do is sign up to TopCashback.co.uk to receive £10 cashback when you purchase the supermarket 's romantic offer .
Marks & Spencer recently announced the return of one of its popular Love Sausage .
The heart-shaped pork sausage , which is wrapped in bacon and lightly truffled , will be available at M & S stores on Valentine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can find your nearest M & S using the online store finder .

The Marks & Spencer Valentine's meal for two deal is now available in stores nationwide
High street favourite M&S has released its popular Valentine's Day meal deal - so couples can enjoy a fabulous dinner at home for a bargain price.
Keeping the romantic offering wonderful as ever, the supermarket chain has included a whole lot of lavish choices, meaning you can pick up everything you need for an evening to remember in one shop.
It goes on sale today (February 10th) and can be purchased in stores nationwide for a wallet-friendly £20. Whilst there are plenty of cheaper Valentine's Day meal for two options from the likes of Iceland, Aldi and Co-op, we reckon the M&S version is the most luxurious.
Not only does the offer allow shoppers to pick up a starter, main and side, but also a delicious dessert and box of chocolates.
And this year, the supermarket has also given us the choice of a bottle of wine, a non-alcoholic drink or a sweet cocktail concoction. Shoppers can save up to £16.30 and there are over 200 menu combinations.
Our favourite includes the prawn cocktail as a starter, followed by two rump steaks with asparagus and the "Nuts About You Cheesecake."
We'd also wash everything down with a bottle of the Conte Pruilli Prosecco. With the box of chocolates included, this combination would normally set customers back £35.50 - so you could save £15.50 with the M&S offer.
April Preston, M&S Director of Product Development, said: "This Valentine’s Dine In menu is an absolute showstopper and offers incredible savings for our customers – up to £16.30!
"We have introduced delicious new options this year whilst bringing back the classics that we know our customers love."
If you're planning a romantic evening indoors on February 14th, here's a full list of options included in the M&S Valentine's Day meal deal.
Starters
Coquilles St Jacques, £6
Prawn Cocktail, £6
Two Leek & Cheese Souffle Tarts, £3.30
Gastropub Breaded Camembert, £3.50
Gastropub two Scotch Eggs, £3.50
Garlic Prawn Love Hearts, £5
Plant Kitchen Sweet Potato Falafels, £3
Mains
Two British Rump Steaks with a peppercorn sauce, £10
Two 21 day matured British Sirloin Steaks with a garlic & herb butter, £8
Gastropub Beef Bourgignon, £8.50
Pulled Beef & Truffle Love Parcel, £8
Two Duck Breasts with Plum Sauce, £7
Gastropub two Butternut & Red Onion En-croute, £6
Our Best Ever Chicken Kiev, £10
Scottish Salmon En-croute, £8
Ewe & Me Rack of Lamb with honey & mustard crumb, £10
Sides
Four Potato Rosti Cakes, £2.50
Red Cabbage, £2.40
Potato Gratin Dauphinois, £2.80
Tenderstem Broccoli (V), £2
Rosemary Potatoes, £2.30
Extra Fine Asparagus (V), £2
Truffled Cauliflower Cheese (V), £2.80
Triple Cooked Chips in Beef Dripping, £2.50
Desserts
Pink Gin Panna Cotta, £4
Nuts about you cheesecake, £4
Profiterole Stack, £3
Gastropub two Billionaires Pots, £4
Gastropub Tarte Au Citron Slices, £3
Strawberries in heart shaped punnet, £3.50
Box of chocolates
Make Me Melt Love Hearts, £1.50
Drink
Selection of fizz, white, red, rose and non-alcoholic drink options available
Conte Pruilli Prosecco, £12/ From Mojito to You, £12
For those who are still watching the pennies after Dry January, we've found a way you can get the M&S Valentine's Day meal deal for half price at £10 instead of £20.
All you have to do is sign up to TopCashback.co.uk to receive £10 cashback when you purchase the supermarket's romantic offer.
Marks & Spencer recently announced the return of one of its popular Love Sausage.
The heart-shaped pork sausage, which is wrapped in bacon and lightly truffled, will be available at M&S stores on Valentine's Day (February 14th).
You can find your nearest M&S using the online store finder.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Fury over deportation flight as No 10 won't say how many on board are non-violent

Fury over a deportation flight is mounting today after Number 10 refused to say how many people on board are non-violent criminals .
This morning Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak defended the plan to push on with a flight deporting 50 people to Jamaica despite widespread calls for the jet to be grounded .
He insisted those being forcibly removed had committed `` very serious offences '' and their deportations were `` reasonable '' .
But Downing Street clarified that only some of those on board were `` convicted of murder , rape , manslaughter and drug-offences .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers down into violent and non-violent offences .
The Prime Minister 's official spokesman said it was “ long-standing Government policy ” to deport those with sentences of 12 months or more .
And he insisted “ all proper checks ” are done by Home Office to avoid Windrush style deportations .
More than 150 cross-party MPs have called on the Government to halt Tuesday 's flight , which is expected to include a young man who moved to the UK aged five .
And a leaked report commissioned by ministers warned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all but the `` most severe cases '' .
Mr Sunak said he believes the flight is `` right '' and the British public would expect foreign national offenders to be deported .
`` What that plane is about is deporting foreign national criminals .
Many of these people have committed crimes such as manslaughter , rape , other very serious offences , '' the Tory told Sky News .
`` It 's reasonable , it 's proportionate , and something the British people would expect us to do for foreign criminals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be sent back to their countries where they have a right to reside elsewhere . ''
Mr Sunak was asked about the case of Tajay Thompson who is facing deportation to Jamaica having served half of a 15-month sentence in 2015 after being convicted of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply at 17 .
Mr Thompson , now 23 and living in south London , told PA he has no links to the Caribbean nation which he has only visited twice since coming to the UK aged five .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jamaica is not my country , '' Mr Thompson said as he insisted he was groomed into a gang as a teenager .
`` It 's not like I 'm a rapist or a murderer , I 've made a mistake when I was 17 and it 's now going to affect my whole life . ''
Mr Sunak said he was not familiar with Mr Thompson 's case but insisted `` all due process will have been followed '' .
Bella Sankey , director of Detention Action , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for deportation tomorrow .
`` Our information indicates that most have been convicted of drugs-related offences , often only once , and several have been groomed into county lines operations .
`` These individuals are more British than foreign and their removal is neither reasonable nor proportionate .
`` Especially given that they are being detained without proper access to phones or lawyers .
`` It is deeply irresponsible to compromise their safety by describing as the Government insists on doing . ''
Labour MP Nadia Whittome organised the letter protesting against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended to deport people who have been resident in the UK for decades .
`` The fact is that many of the individuals in question have lived in the UK since they were children and at least 41 British children are now at risk of losing their fathers through this charter flight , '' the Nottingham East MP said .
`` The Government risks repeating the mistakes of the Windrush scandal unless it cancels this flight and others like it until the Windrush Lessons Learned Review has been published and its recommendations implemented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ribeiro-Addy said the flight is `` the most brutal and inhumane way to remove people from this country '' .
`` It often lacks due process , has little regard for deportees ' safety , and even less for their right to a family life , '' she added .
A draft of a report commissioned by the Government in the wake of the Windrush scandal recommended that ministers rethink the flights , particularly for those who came to the UK as children .
The draft , written in June 2019 and seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should review its policy and approach to FNOs ( foreign national offenders ) , if necessary through primary legislation .
`` It should consider ending all deportations of FNOs where they arrived in the UK as children ( say before age of 13 ) .
Alternatively - deportation should only be considered in the most severe cases . ''

Ministers say some "are people who've committed very serious crimes, rape, manslaughter, murder" - but some were convicted of lesser offences and the Government won't say how many
Fury over deportation flight as No 10 won't say how many on board are non-violent
Fury over a deportation flight is mounting today after Number 10 refused to say how many people on board are non-violent criminals.
This morning Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak defended the plan to push on with a flight deporting 50 people to Jamaica despite widespread calls for the jet to be grounded.
He insisted those being forcibly removed had committed "very serious offences" and their deportations were "reasonable".
But Downing Street clarified that only some of those on board were "convicted of murder, rape, manslaughter and drug-offences."
And they refused to break the passengers down into violent and non-violent offences.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said it was “long-standing Government policy” to deport those with sentences of 12 months or more.
And he insisted “all proper checks” are done by Home Office to avoid Windrush style deportations.
Image: PA) PA)
More than 150 cross-party MPs have called on the Government to halt Tuesday's flight, which is expected to include a young man who moved to the UK aged five.
And a leaked report commissioned by ministers warned the Government that the policy should be reconsidered in all but the "most severe cases".
Mr Sunak said he believes the flight is "right" and the British public would expect foreign national offenders to be deported.
"What that plane is about is deporting foreign national criminals. Many of these people have committed crimes such as manslaughter, rape, other very serious offences," the Tory told Sky News.
"It's reasonable, it's proportionate, and something the British people would expect us to do for foreign criminals who have committed very serious crimes who should be sent back to their countries where they have a right to reside elsewhere."
Mr Sunak was asked about the case of Tajay Thompson who is facing deportation to Jamaica having served half of a 15-month sentence in 2015 after being convicted of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply at 17.
Mr Thompson, now 23 and living in south London, told PA he has no links to the Caribbean nation which he has only visited twice since coming to the UK aged five.
Image: PA) PA)
"I feel like I was born here. Jamaica is not my country," Mr Thompson said as he insisted he was groomed into a gang as a teenager.
"It's not like I'm a rapist or a murderer, I've made a mistake when I was 17 and it's now going to affect my whole life."
Mr Sunak said he was not familiar with Mr Thompson's case but insisted "all due process will have been followed".
Bella Sankey, director of Detention Action, said: "Mr Sunak is misrepresenting the individuals scheduled for deportation tomorrow.
"Our information indicates that most have been convicted of drugs-related offences, often only once, and several have been groomed into county lines operations.
"These individuals are more British than foreign and their removal is neither reasonable nor proportionate.
"Especially given that they are being detained without proper access to phones or lawyers.
"It is deeply irresponsible to compromise their safety by describing as the Government insists on doing."
Labour MP Nadia Whittome organised the letter protesting against the Home Office flight which she says is intended to deport people who have been resident in the UK for decades.
"The fact is that many of the individuals in question have lived in the UK since they were children and at least 41 British children are now at risk of losing their fathers through this charter flight," the Nottingham East MP said.
"The Government risks repeating the mistakes of the Windrush scandal unless it cancels this flight and others like it until the Windrush Lessons Learned Review has been published and its recommendations implemented."
Labour shadow immigration minister Bell Ribeiro-Addy said the flight is "the most brutal and inhumane way to remove people from this country".
"It often lacks due process, has little regard for deportees' safety, and even less for their right to a family life," she added.
A draft of a report commissioned by the Government in the wake of the Windrush scandal recommended that ministers rethink the flights, particularly for those who came to the UK as children.
The draft, written in June 2019 and seen by PA, said: "Government should review its policy and approach to FNOs (foreign national offenders), if necessary through primary legislation.
"It should consider ending all deportations of FNOs where they arrived in the UK as children (say before age of 13). Alternatively - deportation should only be considered in the most severe cases."


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--'As Phillip Schofield returns to TV it's his wife and daughters I feel sorry for'

Well , that was a surprise .
I was fully expecting John Barrowman to cry a river on last night ’ s Dancing On Ice - but no , he stayed dry eyed .
In fact , it was Ashley Banjo who mentioned the elephant in the rink and spoke about the big news of the week , Phillip ’ s revelation that after nearly three decades of marriage and two grown up daughters he is , in fact , gay .
Phil looked understandably deflated - but it didn ’ t matter because Holly was inflated enough for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ‘ news ’ Phil visibly flinched .
I did feel for him but ultimately it is his wife and daughters I have the most sympathy for .
The other big news off the ice was that Kevin and Brianne are engaged after just two months .
“ Ooh , we love a love story , ” gushed Holly .
Yes , I ’ m sure Phil ’ s wife did too .
The other revelation was that Joe Swash has an almost grown up son who appears infinitely more mature and sensible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much-lamented Hamish also made an appearance dancing a sublime number with Vanessa but last night was really only about the greatness that is Perri .
I wish the people who moan about him being a professional dancer and thus having an unfair advantage would just bore off .
Dancing On Ice is an entertainment show .
If you want to see people clinging to the sides of the rink , taking Bambi steps and falling over please go down to your local ice rink on a weekend and watch those nobodies instead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and when I saw Perri skate last night he melted my ice-cold heart and I felt pure unadulterated joy .
He was glorious .
I also enjoyed Joe ’ s performance again and I love Ben and was glad he was saved in the skate off .
H has improved a lot but he was utterly unsufferable telling legendary Torvill and Dean have they ever done a counterbalance .
It ’ s no Tragedy he is gone , I was not sorry to wave goodbye to his jazz hands but I will miss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word in edgeways when H stopped yapping .
But onto next week where I am stupidly excited to see what Perri will bring to the ice .
I heard it is going to be prop week and he ’ s going to be trollied which will be fun I suppose but I really want to see him do a slow number .
It doesn ’ t even matter that the competition is a one horse race when Perri is such a thoroughbred .

Phillip Schofield given hero's welcome by Dancing On Ice judges as they praise host
Phillip Schofield given hero's welcome by Dancing On Ice judges as they praise host
The Morning host Phillip Schofield was given a hero's welcome when he returned to television after coming out as gay and fans were left in tears at tributes to the presenter
'As Phillip Schofield returns to TV it's his wife and daughters I feel sorry for'
Well, that was a surprise.
I was fully expecting John Barrowman to cry a river on last night’s Dancing On Ice - but no, he stayed dry eyed.
In fact, it was Ashley Banjo who mentioned the elephant in the rink and spoke about the big news of the week, Phillip’s revelation that after nearly three decades of marriage and two grown up daughters he is, in fact, gay.
Phil looked understandably deflated - but it didn’t matter because Holly was inflated enough for the pair of them.
When Ashley mentioned the ‘news’ Phil visibly flinched. I did feel for him but ultimately it is his wife and daughters I have the most sympathy for.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The other big news off the ice was that Kevin and Brianne are engaged after just two months.
“Ooh, we love a love story,” gushed Holly. Yes, I’m sure Phil’s wife did too.
The other revelation was that Joe Swash has an almost grown up son who appears infinitely more mature and sensible than him. Who knew?
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The much-lamented Hamish also made an appearance dancing a sublime number with Vanessa but last night was really only about the greatness that is Perri.
I wish the people who moan about him being a professional dancer and thus having an unfair advantage would just bore off.
Dancing On Ice is an entertainment show.
If you want to see people clinging to the sides of the rink, taking Bambi steps and falling over please go down to your local ice rink on a weekend and watch those nobodies instead.
Damnit, I prefer to be entertained and when I saw Perri skate last night he melted my ice-cold heart and I felt pure unadulterated joy. He was glorious.
Image: S Meddle/ITV/REX) S Meddle/ITV/REX)
I also enjoyed Joe’s performance again and I love Ben and was glad he was saved in the skate off.
H has improved a lot but he was utterly unsufferable telling legendary Torvill and Dean have they ever done a counterbalance.
It’s no Tragedy he is gone, I was not sorry to wave goodbye to his jazz hands but I will miss lovely Matt Evers who finally got a word in edgeways when H stopped yapping.
But onto next week where I am stupidly excited to see what Perri will bring to the ice.
I heard it is going to be prop week and he’s going to be trollied which will be fun I suppose but I really want to see him do a slow number.
It doesn’t even matter that the competition is a one horse race when Perri is such a thoroughbred.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--Millions of forgotten Tesco Clubcard vouchers about to expire - check your card now

Shoppers are missing out on millions of pounds worth of supermarket discounts because of forgotten loyalty points , Britain 's biggest grocer has revealed .
In a warning to shoppers , Tesco said millions of Clubcard points have been left abandoned - equivalent to 650,000 weekly food shops .
The grocer said its latest round of vouchers are due to expire on February 29 - meaning those who fail to redeem them could lose out .
Importantly , these points can also be tripled when used with one of Tesco 's 150 Reward Partners , such as Thorpe Park or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fortune over half term .
Clubcard members can collect points when shopping in-store and online , and Tesco will turn these into vouchers to help save on future shops , days out and more .
Those on the scheme receive one point for every pound spent , or more via its new Clubcard Plus offering .
Customers can check the number of points and vouchers they have via the Clubcard app - and to use them , all you have to do is scan the barcode provided at the checkout .
Vouchers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be used for shopping trips online and in-store .
Tesco chief customer officer , Alessandra Bellini , said : `` Clubcard is our way of helping customers to get the very best value when shopping with us , and we want to help them make the most of it .
`` We also understand that our customers lead busy lives and may forget about the points and vouchers that they ’ ve built up over time .
With a large number set to expire at the end of the month , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app to see if any of these unused vouchers are theirs.
” Misplaced paper vouchers can also be checked in the Clubcard app , which is available on smartphones from iTunes or on Google Play .
Once downloaded , customers can set up their account using their personal Clubcard number , where they can redeem , swap and claim their vouchers .

The unused vouchers could cover the cost of 4.2million pizzas from Pizza Express or 1.4million day tickets for Thorpe Park - here's how to check and redeem your points
Millions of forgotten Tesco Clubcard vouchers about to expire - check your card now
Shoppers are missing out on millions of pounds worth of supermarket discounts because of forgotten loyalty points, Britain's biggest grocer has revealed.
In a warning to shoppers, Tesco said millions of Clubcard points have been left abandoned - equivalent to 650,000 weekly food shops.
The grocer said its latest round of vouchers are due to expire on February 29 - meaning those who fail to redeem them could lose out.
Importantly, these points can also be tripled when used with one of Tesco's 150 Reward Partners, such as Thorpe Park or Pizza Express - which could save families a fortune over half term.
Clubcard members can collect points when shopping in-store and online, and Tesco will turn these into vouchers to help save on future shops, days out and more.
Those on the scheme receive one point for every pound spent, or more via its new Clubcard Plus offering.
Customers can check the number of points and vouchers they have via the Clubcard app - and to use them, all you have to do is scan the barcode provided at the checkout.
Vouchers are typically valid for two years and can be used for shopping trips online and in-store.
Tesco chief customer officer, Alessandra Bellini, said: " Clubcard is our way of helping customers to get the very best value when shopping with us, and we want to help them make the most of it.
"We also understand that our customers lead busy lives and may forget about the points and vouchers that they’ve built up over time. With a large number set to expire at the end of the month, we are encouraging people to check the Clubcard app to see if any of these unused vouchers are theirs.”
Misplaced paper vouchers can also be checked in the Clubcard app, which is available on smartphones from iTunes or on Google Play.
Once downloaded, customers can set up their account using their personal Clubcard number, where they can redeem, swap and claim their vouchers.


thedailymirror--2020-02-10--This Morning viewers tickled by Phillip's reaction to Martin Lewis' X-rated slip up

This Morning viewers were tickled by host Phillip Schofield 's guilty expression after money expert Martin Lewis accidentally let slip a swear word live on air .
Martin was passionately discussing the danger of payday loans , when he referenced people taking them out while drunk .
He said : `` Excuse the vernacular ...
They come home p**sed at 12 ' o'clock at night '' .
Surprisingly , neither Phil nor his co host Holly Willoughby actually apologised or referenced the swear word , but Phil apologised in his own , silent way .
He looked over to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a way to silently apologise to viewers .
The gaffe did not go unnoticed by Twitter users , one of whom called Martin a `` naughty boy '' .
`` Did Martin Lewis just swear ?
# ThisMorning , '' asked one .
`` I 'm waiting for someone to apologise .
They 've just ignored it lol .
Was n't too bad to be fair ...
Better than the F word , '' pondered another .
`` Love the fact martin lewis just swore & @ thismorning just brushed past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , '' joked another .
Another joked : `` Phil giving the sorry eyes cause he said p***sed '' .
It was back to business as usual for Phil after he came out last week and spoke to Holly about it during an in-depth interview .
It was Holly 's 39th birthday , so the start of the show was dedicated to her , with a cake and candles brought out for her .
Holly made a wish and blew out her candles as her co host Phil wished her happy birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holly , who he called `` the sister he never had '' , in an in-depth interview where he discussed his marriage to his wife of 27 years .
But there was no reference to the emotional interview in today 's show as the hosts embarked on a normal show , beginning by chatting about the Oscars best-dressed list .
Phillip sarcastically joked that he had been `` pouring over '' the dresses , before stating that his favourite dress of the glitzy night was Renee Zellwegger 's .
The official account for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holly on her special day , which said : 'Everybody in the # ThisMorning team would like to wish you a very happy birthday @ hollywills ! '

THIS MORNING VIEWERS TICKLED BY PHIL'S REACTION TO MARTIN LEWIS' X-RATED SLIP UP
THIS MORNING VIEWERS TICKLED BY PHIL'S REACTION TO MARTIN LEWIS' X-RATED SLIP UP
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This Morning viewers noticed Phillip Schofield's guilty expression after money expert Martin Lewis swore live on air
Phillip Schofield's silent apology to This Morning viewers as Martin Lewis swears on live TV
This Morning viewers were tickled by host Phillip Schofield 's guilty expression after money expert Martin Lewis accidentally let slip a swear word live on air.
Martin was passionately discussing the danger of payday loans, when he referenced people taking them out while drunk.
He said: "Excuse the vernacular... They come home pissed at 12'o'clock at night."
Surprisingly, neither Phil nor his co host Holly Willoughby actually apologised or referenced the swear word, but Phil apologised in his own, silent way.
He looked over to the camera with a guilty expression which seemed to be a way to silently apologise to viewers.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The gaffe did not go unnoticed by Twitter users, one of whom called Martin a "naughty boy".
"Did Martin Lewis just swear? #ThisMorning ," asked one.
"I'm waiting for someone to apologise. They've just ignored it lol. Wasn't too bad to be fair... Better than the F word," pondered another.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Love the fact martin lewis just swore & @thismorning just brushed past it but @Schofe silently apologises for it," joked another.
Another joked: "Phil giving the sorry eyes cause he said p***sed."
It was back to business as usual for Phil after he came out a gay last week and spoke to Holly about it during an emotional interview.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Today is Holly's 39th birthday, so the start of the show was dedicated to her, with a cake and candles brought out.
Holly made a wish and blew out her candles as Phil wished her happy birthday.
He spoke to his good friend Holly, who he called "the sister he never had", in an in-depth interview where he discussed his marriage to his wife of 27 years.
But there was no reference to the emotional interview in today's show as the hosts embarked on a normal episode, beginning by chatting about the Oscars best-dressed list.
Phillip sarcastically joked that he had been "poring over" the dresses, before stating that his favourite dress of the glitzy night was Renee Zellwegger's.
The official account for This Morning penned a sweet message to Holly on her special day, which said: "Everybody in the #ThisMorning team would like to wish you a very happy birthday @hollywills !"
*This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV