thedailymirror--2020-12-05--UK's biggest stars unite to declare they will take covid  vaccine "without fear"

A string of celebrities have declared they WILL have the coronavirus vaccine .
An extraordinary rallying call was led by showbiz knights Bob Geldof , 69 , Michael Palin , 77 , and Michael Parkinson , 85 .
Parky said : “ I ’ m first in the queue.
” Their support came after a wave of negativity from so-called anti-vaxxers who oppose the jab .
Stars of music , stage and screen today gave the Covid vaccine a huge shot in the arm –saying they can ’ t wait to have it .
After weeks of scaremongering from anti-vaxxers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ timed as the vaccine is rolled out this week .
Celebs backing the jab included TV anchor Eamonn Holmes , Strictly judge Craig Revel-Horwood , Mastermind host John Humphrys , chat king Sir Michael Parkinson , Monty Python ’ s Sir Michael Palin , singer Lulu and rockers Roger Daltrey and Ronnie Wood .
• Live Aid hero bob Geldof , 69 , led the rallying call , saying : “ I will absolutely and immediately take it as soon as humanly possible.
” • As he spoke , preparations began for Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Health and Ministry of Defence confirmed millions of doses made in Belgium will be flown to the UK in military planes to avoid any Brexit chaos at ports .
• And more families were grieving as the UK Covid death toll rose 397 to 61,014 .
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been hailed as a route out of the Covid nightmare .
This Morning star Eamonn , 61 , told the Sunday Mirror : “ I will definitely take the vaccine .
I reckon I ’ ve got more to lose by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for living , not wasting .
I have too much to do and see and to pack into whatever is left of my life rather than waste years hiding away.
” The Who star Daltrey , 76 , echoed one of his hits , saying : “ My generation avoided some of the worst diseases known to man thanks to being vaccinated when we were young .
We owe it to the young to prove its safety.
” And Lulu , 72 , was happy to Shout about the vaccine , exclaiming : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no fears or qualms about it .
“ I ’ m looking forward to being able to hug loved ones and get back to normal.
” Celebrity backing will help to allay fears after it emerged a third of Brits said they were unlikely to take a vaccine .
An Opinium poll found 35 per cent had concerns over safety , effectiveness and possible side-effects .
US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci stoked fears by suggesting the UK rushed its approval .
But he backtracked , saying he had full confidence in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which declared the vaccine safe after rigorous investigation .
The MHRA endorsement was greeted by yet more famous names who spoke to the Mirror .
TV ’ s Parky , 85 , said : “ I am first in the queue .
I have no worries about it whatsoever .
I trust British medicine implicitly.
” Ex-BBC newsman Humphrys , 77 , told us : “ You ’ d have to be insane not to take it .
I can not understand why anybody would be reluctant to do so , vaccinations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Craig , 55 , said : “ I would 100 per cent go for it , when my age group is allowed .
Anything to not get the virus or pass it on.
” Comedy legend and TV globetrotter Michael Palin , 77 , said : “ I don ’ t have any qualms about taking it at all .
I ’ m totally okay with the testing that has been done.
” Coronation Street star Dame Maureen Lipman , 74 , added : “ There is no alternative so you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be.
” Millionaire gym tycoon and TV personality Duncan Bannatyne , 71 , said he would “ take the vaccine as soon as I ’ m allowed to ” .
Weakest Link quiz host Anne Robinson , 76 , agreed : “ Yes of course I will be taking the vaccine .
I want to live as long as I can.
” News veteran and Rip Off Britain host Angela Rippon , 76 , said : “ I have enormous faith .
It ’ s a terrific step forward for medical science.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Love of Dogs host Paul O ’ Grady , 65 , entertainer Christopher Biggins , 71 , Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ?
winner Judith Keppel , 78 , and interior design guru Kelly Hoppen , 61 .
The £600million rollout of the Pfizer-Bio NTech vaccine is the biggest immunisation programme in British history .
It comes as the economy – and mental health – is reeling from the effects of lockdown and closures , which have cost an estimated 700,000 jobs .
The UK ’ s 3.4million over-80s and care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the jab , along with NHS workers who are at higher risk .
Patients aged 80-plus who are attending hospital as an outpatient , and those being discharged home after a hospital stay , will also be in the first wave .
Some 418,000 people live in England ’ s care homes and staff – and residents aged over 80 – will be bussed to hospital hubs .
Plans on taking the vaccine into care homes for those unable to travel are yet to be finalised .
That is due to the logistical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be stored at -70C – then used in a certain time frame .
The vaccine – two jabs 21 days apart – involves a simple injection in the shoulder .
GPs and other primary care staff are on standby to start delivering the jab from next week .
The first batch of vaccines from Belgium will have 800,000 doses – enough for 400,000 people , shared fairly across the four nations .
The UK has ordered 40 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine , enough to vaccinate 20 million .
Another 100million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Astrazeneca are also lined up .
And 210 million vials of other vaccines in development have been pre-ordered .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Halina Watts, Alan Selby, Richard Simpson)

EXCLUSIVE: Some of the biggest household names from music, TV and the stage, including showbiz knights Bob Geldof, Michael Palin and Michael Parkinson, said they would not hesitate getting the jab
Bob Geldof, Michael Palin and Michael Parkinson will take coronavirus vaccine 'without fear'
A string of celebrities have declared they WILL have the coronavirus vaccine.
An extraordinary rallying call was led by showbiz knights Bob Geldof, 69, Michael Palin, 77, and Michael Parkinson, 85.
Parky said: “I’m first in the queue.”
Monty Python legend Palin added: “I don’t have any qualms.”
Their support came after a wave of negativity from so-called anti-vaxxers who oppose the jab.
Stars of music, stage and screen today gave the Covid vaccine a huge shot in the arm –saying they can’t wait to have it.
Image: Getty) Getty)
After weeks of scaremongering from anti-vaxxers, the wave of support was perfectly timed as the vaccine is rolled out this week.
Celebs backing the jab included TV anchor Eamonn Holmes, Strictly judge Craig Revel-Horwood, Mastermind host John Humphrys, chat king Sir Michael Parkinson, Monty Python’s Sir Michael Palin, singer Lulu and rockers Roger Daltrey and Ronnie Wood.
Live Aid hero bob Geldof, 69, led the rallying call, saying: “I will absolutely and immediately take it as soon as humanly possible.”
As he spoke, preparations began for Tuesday’s first jabs.
The Department of Health and Ministry of Defence confirmed millions of doses made in Belgium will be flown to the UK in military planes to avoid any Brexit chaos at ports.
And more families were grieving as the UK Covid death toll rose 397 to 61,014.
Image: Getty) Getty) Image: Getty) Getty)
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been hailed as a route out of the Covid nightmare.
This Morning star Eamonn, 61, told the Sunday Mirror: “I will definitely take the vaccine. I reckon I’ve got more to lose by not taking it.
“Life is for living, not wasting. I have too much to do and see and to pack into whatever is left of my life rather than waste years hiding away.”
The Who star Daltrey, 76, echoed one of his hits, saying: “My generation avoided some of the worst diseases known to man thanks to being vaccinated when we were young. We owe it to the young to prove its safety.”
Rolling Stones guitarist Wood, 73, said: “It’s a blessing.”
And Lulu, 72, was happy to Shout about the vaccine, exclaiming: “I cannot wait. I have no fears or qualms about it.
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“I’m looking forward to being able to hug loved ones and get back to normal.”
Celebrity backing will help to allay fears after it emerged a third of Brits said they were unlikely to take a vaccine. An Opinium poll found 35 per cent had concerns over safety, effectiveness and possible side-effects.
US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci stoked fears by suggesting the UK rushed its approval.
But he backtracked, saying he had full confidence in the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, which declared the vaccine safe after rigorous investigation.
The MHRA endorsement was greeted by yet more famous names who spoke to the Mirror.
TV’s Parky, 85, said: “I am first in the queue. I have no worries about it whatsoever. I trust British medicine implicitly.”
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Ex-BBC newsman Humphrys, 77, told us: “You’d have to be insane not to take it. I cannot understand why anybody would be reluctant to do so, vaccinations have saved millions of lives.”
Strictly’s Craig, 55, said: “I would 100 per cent go for it, when my age group is allowed. Anything to not get the virus or pass it on.”
Comedy legend and TV globetrotter Michael Palin, 77, said: “I don’t have any qualms about taking it at all. I’m totally okay with the testing that has been done.”
Coronation Street star Dame Maureen Lipman, 74, added: “There is no alternative so you have to do it. And I will be.”
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Millionaire gym tycoon and TV personality Duncan Bannatyne, 71, said he would “take the vaccine as soon as I’m allowed to”.
Weakest Link quiz host Anne Robinson, 76, agreed: “Yes of course I will be taking the vaccine. I want to live as long as I can.”
News veteran and Rip Off Britain host Angela Rippon, 76, said: “I have enormous faith. It’s a terrific step forward for medical science.”
The messages were echoed by For The Love of Dogs host Paul O’Grady, 65, entertainer Christopher Biggins, 71, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? winner Judith Keppel, 78, and interior design guru Kelly Hoppen, 61.
Image: Getty) Getty) Image: Getty) Getty)
The £600million rollout of the Pfizer-Bio NTech vaccine is the biggest immunisation programme in British history.
It comes as the economy – and mental health – is reeling from the effects of lockdown and closures, which have cost an estimated 700,000 jobs.
Immunisation begins on Tuesday at 50 hospital hubs.
The UK’s 3.4million over-80s and care home workers will be first to receive the jab, along with NHS workers who are at higher risk.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: Getty) Getty)
Patients aged 80-plus who are attending hospital as an outpatient, and those being discharged home after a hospital stay, will also be in the first wave.
Some 418,000 people live in England’s care homes and staff – and residents aged over 80 – will be bussed to hospital hubs.
Plans on taking the vaccine into care homes for those unable to travel are yet to be finalised.
That is due to the logistical challenge of processing the vaccine.
It must be stored at -70C – then used in a certain time frame.
Image: Getty) Getty) Image: Getty) Getty)
The vaccine – two jabs 21 days apart – involves a simple injection in the shoulder.
GPs and other primary care staff are on standby to start delivering the jab from next week.
The first batch of vaccines from Belgium will have 800,000 doses – enough for 400,000 people, shared fairly across the four nations.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The UK has ordered 40 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, enough to vaccinate 20 million.
Another 100million doses from the University of Oxford and Astrazeneca are also lined up.
And 210 million vials of other vaccines in development have been pre-ordered.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Claudia Winkleman "so nervous ahead of Strictly she doesn't sleep on Fridays"

Her down-to-earth manner and endless jokes on Strictly have made her one of the BBC ’ s highest paid stars .
But Claudia Winkleman admits she is racked with nerves before hosting the show with Tess Daly .
She explains : “ If you ever see Tess doing the show wearing something with a big sleeve , it is because I have hurt her arm where I have squeezed it because I am so nervous .
“ I can ’ t do that right now , but I do get really scared .
“ Not because I think I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in scrubs holding a scalpel – it is just because I don ’ t want to let this magical team , which is what they are , down .
“ In live TV , we are tiny cogs and if you go off-piste and talk too long then you mess it up for everybody .
“ I just want to be obedient .
Being obedient at work , not at life , is a good thing .
So I never really sleep the night before Strictly.
” Claudia , 48 , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it began in 2004 by hosting BBC2 spin-off , It Takes Two .
But despite her success , she reckons she looks like an alien and thinks anyone in TV could do her job .
“ Someone else can easily do what I do , ” says Claudia .
“ I don ’ t mean it in a bad way .
“ I look like ET , all torso and feet .
I want to look like a pirate .
I am this close to getting a parrot .
“ I also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level and that is because I am on the Tube all the time .
“ People are polite as they would rather read a book .
“ I also feel that I am just doing ‘ this ’ for a bit .
It has gone on longer than I thought and than it possibly should and so I am incredibly grateful .
I am not sure this is the thing .
“ I mean , it is a great thing – Strictly – and I love it but everything is a state of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I love telly and live television and I don ’ t mind what it is about .
Whether it is about people cutting avocados or people making a skirt or people dancing .
I feel as if it is a test.
” Claudia has three children and says she will encourage them to enjoy whatever they decide to do in life .
“ I am trying to teach my kids to relish , ” she says .
“ I don ’ t want them to do live telly but they can do whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to relish the test .
I want them to just show up .
I am not going to be a mum who says , ‘ This way ’ .
I want them to work hard and be polite and kind.
” Claudia also says she misses feasting on pizza with Tess after the shows – as they did before the pandemic .
She says : “ I have never been good with drinking and I am not interesting with a hangover .
“ But after the show , I will go to Tess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much pizza as we can .
“ Tess is loyal and she is the perfect individual apart from the fact she has pineapple on her pizza .
I have pepperoni passion with double cheese .
We eat ourselves into a stupor and crawl into a cab.
” At home , Claudia says she has also discovered the joy of knitting .
She explains : “ I am 48 and we are dinosaurs .
I knit scarves .
I love knitting .
Let ’ s know our limits .
“ There is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I like the noise they make .
All I want is Neil Diamond and to knit .
“ The young communicate in a totally different way , and that is how it should be .
”

EXCLUSIVE: The Strictly Come Dancing presenter is cool calm and collected on Saturday nights, but she admits that she gets so worried she will ruin the show for her colleagues, she barely sleeps a wink
Claudia Winkleman "so nervous ahead of Strictly she doesn't sleep on Fridays"
Her down-to-earth manner and endless jokes on Strictly have made her one of the BBC’s highest paid stars.
But Claudia Winkleman admits she is racked with nerves before hosting the show with Tess Daly.
She explains: “If you ever see Tess doing the show wearing something with a big sleeve, it is because I have hurt her arm where I have squeezed it because I am so nervous.
“I can’t do that right now, but I do get really scared.
“Not because I think I am doing anything important – I am not in scrubs holding a scalpel – it is just because I don’t want to let this magical team, which is what they are, down.
“In live TV, we are tiny cogs and if you go off-piste and talk too long then you mess it up for everybody.
“I just want to be obedient. Being obedient at work, not at life, is a good thing. So I never really sleep the night before Strictly.”
Image: BBC) BBC)
Claudia, 48, who is worth an estimated £9.4million, joined Strictly when it began in 2004 by hosting BBC2 spin-off, It Takes Two.
But despite her success, she reckons she looks like an alien and thinks anyone in TV could do her job.
“Someone else can easily do what I do,” says Claudia. “I don’t mean
it in a bad way.
“I look like ET, all torso and feet. I want to look like a pirate. I am this close to getting a parrot.
“I also don’t feel famous on any level and that is because I am on the Tube all the time.
Image: PA) PA)
“People are polite as they would rather read a book.
“I also feel that I am just doing ‘this’ for a bit. It has gone on longer than I thought and than it possibly should and so I am incredibly grateful. I am not sure this is the thing.
“I mean, it is a great thing – Strictly – and I love it but everything is a state of mind, isn’t it? I love telly and live television and I don’t mind what it is about. Whether it is about people cutting avocados or people making a skirt or people dancing. I feel as if it is a test.”
Claudia has three children and says she will encourage them to enjoy whatever they decide to do in life.
“I am trying to teach my kids to relish,” she says. “I don’t want them to do live telly but they can do whatever they want.
“I want them to relish the test. I want them to just show up. I am not going to be a mum who says, ‘This way’. I want them to work hard and be polite and kind.”
Claudia also says she misses feasting on pizza with Tess after the shows – as they did before the pandemic.
Image: Getty) Getty)
She says: “I have never been good with drinking and I am not interesting with a hangover.
“But after the show, I will go to Tess’s room and debrief and order as much pizza as we can.
“Tess is loyal and she is the perfect individual apart from the fact she has pineapple on her pizza. I have pepperoni passion with double cheese. We eat ourselves into a stupor and crawl into a cab.”
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At home, Claudia says she has also discovered the joy of knitting.
She explains: “I am 48 and we are dinosaurs. I knit scarves. I love knitting. Let’s know our limits.
“There is a new thing with big knitting needles and I like the noise they make. All I want is Neil Diamond and to knit.
“The young communicate in a totally different way, and that is how it should be.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Strictly's HRVY moans about Janette Manrara’s filter as they get ready for show

Strictly Come Dancing fans ca n't get enough of HRVY 's dancing , but it seems he ’ s had enough of his pro partner ’ s social media antics .
The YouTuber and professional Janette Manrara took to Instagram ahead of Saturday night ’ s show to tell fans of their excitement for this week ’ s theme of musicals .
Addressing her followers , Janette beamed : “ Hi guys !
We did the side parting again this week , it looks nice , I like it '' The YouTuber disagreed telling his pro partner he “ looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how round my face looks , ” he said to the camera before moaning , “ with your filter you put on it smooths everything out so I just look like one round circle.
” Janette defended the choice of smoothing filter , snapping : “ It doesn ’ t do that much ok , Harvey , ” while touching her under eye area .
HRVY quickly backtracked and spluttered : “ You ’ re already beautiful , you don ’ t need it .
But I do look like a football.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it went well and we ’ re excited for tonight , ” Janette swiftly moved on , before singing : “ Musicals !
My first musicals week , your only musicals week !
” while waving her jazz hands around .
Their appearance came just hours before they took to the stage and Craig Revel Horwood was drowned out by boos from the annoyed professionals after his criticism of HRVY this evening .
The pair left viewers utterly stunned this evening with their impressive dance for Musicals Week .
After pro Janette admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the competition before , she knocked it out of the park with a gobsmacking American Smooth .
After performing the routine to One ( Singular Sensation ) from A Chorus Line , the judges were on their feet .
`` Oh .
My .
Goodness , '' Motsi gushed afterwards .
`` That was stunning . ''
She went on to brand it the `` dance of the season '' .
But Craig started off his comments by pointing out that he had missed the timing of a move .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off the- '' As the professionals booed him noisily , he said : `` Oh , shut up ! ''
Despite that , HRVY received the highest marks and scored a near-perfect 29 , seeing him rise to the top of the leaderboard .

STRICTLY'S HRVY COMPLAINS ABOUT JANETTE'S INSTAGRAM FILTER AS THEY GET READY FOR SHOW
STRICTLY'S HRVY COMPLAINS ABOUT JANETTE'S INSTAGRAM FILTER AS THEY GET READY FOR SHOW
Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara defended her choice of a face-smoothing filter, snapping at the her dance partner HRVY
Strictly's HRVY moans about Janette Manrara’s filter as they get ready for show
Strictly Come Dancing fans can't get enough of HRVY's dancing, but it seems he’s had enough of his pro partner’s social media antics.
The YouTuber and professional Janette Manrara took to Instagram ahead of Saturday night’s show to tell fans of their excitement for this week’s theme of musicals.
Addressing her followers, Janette beamed: “Hi guys! We did the side parting again this week, it looks nice, I like it"
The YouTuber disagreed telling his pro partner he “looks like a moon”.
“Look how round my face looks,” he said to the camera before moaning, “with your filter you put on it smooths everything out so I just look like one round circle.”
Janette defended the choice of smoothing filter, snapping: “It doesn’t do that much ok, Harvey,” while touching her under eye area.
HRVY quickly backtracked and spluttered: “You’re already beautiful, you don’t need it. But I do look like a football.”
“We just did the run, it went well and we’re excited for tonight,” Janette swiftly moved on, before singing: “Musicals! My first musicals week, your only musicals week!” while waving her jazz hands around.
Their appearance came just hours before they took to the stage and Craig Revel Horwood was drowned out by boos from the annoyed professionals after his criticism of HRVY this evening.
The pair left viewers utterly stunned this evening with their impressive dance for Musicals Week.
After pro Janette admitted that she'd never got this far in the competition before, she knocked it out of the park with a gobsmacking American Smooth.
After performing the routine to One (Singular Sensation) from A Chorus Line, the judges were on their feet.
"Oh. My. Goodness," Motsi gushed afterwards. "That was stunning."
She went on to brand it the "dance of the season".
But Craig started off his comments by pointing out that he had missed the timing of a move.
He said: "You slightly missed the timing off the-"
As the professionals booed him noisily, he said: "Oh, shut up!"
Despite that, HRVY received the highest marks and scored a near-perfect 29, seeing him rise to the top of the leaderboard.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Vaccine plans for care home in chaos after frail residents told to 'get on bus'

Covid vaccine plans for frail care home residents were in chaos tonight after they were told : Get on the bus .
The Government says they will have to travel to hospital hubs for the jab but angry care bosses said : “ There ’ s no way they can do that.
” Care homes fear vaccines won ’ t be delivered to them until next year despite Government promises they would be a priority .
Operators have instead been told their elderly residents must be bussed to hospital hubs when the UK ’ s vaccination programme begins on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is many will not make it there .
Nadra Ahmed , executive chair of the National Care Association , told the Sunday People : “ There ’ s no way we are going to get our residents to a site in a hospital setting.
” Over-80s currently having hospital treatment will be first in the queue , followed by care home residents over 80 .
Care home workers will be given any jabs left over from the 800,000 that will be available from the first batch of the Pfizer vaccine .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK and up to 500,000 living in care homes – meaning only 400,000 of the most vulnerable will be eligible for the two-dose vaccination .
The vaccine must be transported at minus 70C , and can only be kept outside ultra-cold storage for a few days .
This means 50 hospital hubs in England will receive the first batch before GPs start delivering the vaccine in the community from December 14 .
The complex logistical issues mean there are fears some of the most vulnerable in care homes will miss out if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
The need for two doses means residents will need to make a return trip to hospital , further complicating plans .
Ms Ahmed said : “ The sting in the tail is that despite the fact the messages are very clear – that we ’ re the priority – the reality is we can ’ t be the priority group , because there ’ s a practical barrier to it .
“ It must have been known .
The cynic in me thinks the soundbite was very good and obviously got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this particular vaccine is it can ’ t get into care homes .
“ Please don ’ t over promise things .
Let us deliver what we can.
” She added : “ A lot of providers are saying we ’ re going to have to take on two additional members of staff just to make all of this happen .
“ Where are we going to find them ?
There are more than 100,000 vacancies.
” Mark Adams , chief executive of social care charity Community Integrated Care , said care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government .
Mr Adams , whose outfit oversees 490 care locations , said : “ The odds for getting this done for residents is incredibly difficult .
Things are going on at the moment that seem designed to make things as difficult as possible for the care industry.
” Dr June Raine , chief executive of the UK ’ s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency , insisted vaccines would be inside care homes “ definitely within the next two weeks ” .
The Sunday People saw this week how St John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30,000 volunteers to help the NHS administer the vaccine .
We visited a centre in Wolverhampton to see the high levels of teaching to bring people up to the high standards required by the NHS .
Volunteers will be kitted out with full PPE , including masks , visors , gloves and aprons to deliver the vaccine .
Area manager Fran Watkins , 48 , said : “ Volunteers will receive 20 hours training , 12 online and then eight face to face in centres like this.
” Millions of doses of Covid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the UK in military planes to avoid chaos at ports hit by Brexit .
Meanwhile hordes of shoppers who hit the high street yesterday were expected to spend up to £1.5bn on the first Saturday since the second national lockdown was lifted in England .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Laura Connor, Alan Selby)

EXCLUSIVE: There are currently 3.4million people over 80 in the UK and up to 500,000 living in care homes, but with vaccine storage conditions requiring them to be bussed to hospitals, there are fears they won't get the jabs
Covid vaccine plans for care home in chaos after frail residents told to 'get on bus'
Covid vaccine plans for frail care home residents were in chaos tonight after they were told: Get on the bus.
The Government says they will have to travel to hospital hubs for the jab but angry care bosses said: “There’s no way they can do that.”
Care homes fear vaccines won’t be delivered to them until next year despite Government promises they would be a priority.
Operators have instead been told their elderly residents must be bussed to hospital hubs when the UK’s vaccination programme begins on Tuesday.
But care bosses say the reality is many will not make it there.
Nadra Ahmed, executive chair of the National Care Association, told the Sunday People: “There’s no way we are going to get our residents to a site in a hospital setting.”
Over-80s currently having hospital treatment will be first in the queue, followed by care home residents over 80.
Care home workers will be given any jabs left over from the 800,000 that will be available from the first batch of the Pfizer vaccine.
There are currently 3.4million people over 80 in the UK and up to 500,000 living in care homes – meaning only 400,000 of the most vulnerable will be eligible for the two-dose vaccination.
The vaccine must be transported at minus 70C, and can only be kept outside ultra-cold storage for a few days.
Image: Getty) Getty)
This means 50 hospital hubs in England will receive the first batch before GPs start delivering the vaccine in the community from December 14.
The complex logistical issues mean there are fears some of the most vulnerable in care homes will miss out if they can’t be safely taken to hospital.
The need for two doses means residents will need to make a return trip to hospital, further complicating plans.
Ms Ahmed said: “The sting in the tail is that despite the fact the messages are very clear – that we’re the priority – the reality is we can’t be the priority group, because there’s a practical barrier to it.
“It must have been known. The cynic in me thinks the soundbite was very good and obviously got a lot of kudos but the reality of this particular vaccine is it can’t get into care homes.
“Please don’t over promise things. Let us deliver what we can.”
Image: Getty) Getty)
She added: “A lot of providers are saying we’re going to have to take on two additional members of staff just to make all of this happen.
“Where are we going to find them? There are more than 100,000 vacancies.”
Mark Adams, chief executive of social care charity Community Integrated Care, said care homes had been given false hope by the Government.
Mr Adams, whose outfit oversees 490 care locations, said: “The odds for getting this done for residents is incredibly difficult. Things are going on at the moment that seem designed to make things as difficult as possible for the care industry.”
Dr June Raine, chief executive of the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, insisted vaccines would be inside care homes “definitely within the next two weeks”.
The Sunday People saw this week how St John Ambulance plan to train an army of 30,000 volunteers to help the NHS administer the vaccine.
We visited a centre in Wolverhampton to see the high levels of teaching to bring people up to the high standards required by the NHS.
Volunteers will be kitted out with full PPE, including masks, visors, gloves and aprons to deliver the vaccine. Area manager Fran Watkins, 48, said: “Volunteers will receive 20 hours training, 12 online and then eight face to face in centres like this.”
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Millions of doses of Covid vaccine made in Belgium will be flown to the UK in military planes to avoid chaos at ports hit by Brexit.
Meanwhile hordes of shoppers who hit the high street yesterday were expected to spend up to £1.5bn on the first Saturday since the second national lockdown was lifted in England.
Tier 2 town centres including York, Colchester and Bournemouth were packed.


thedailymirror--2020-12-05--Boris Johnson warned UK faces No Deal Brexit disaster unless more ground given

Boris Johnson was given a stark warning tonight that Britain is heading for a disastrous no-deal Brexit unless he concedes more ground to the EU .
The PM had what one insider called a “ frank and realistic ” telephone chat with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen .
Between them the pair salvaged the stalled negotiations from total collapse .
But Mr Johnson and Ms von der Leyen said in a joint statement there will be no trade deal unless deep-seated differences are resolved .
They failed to make any progress on unravelling the stalemate over state aid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to police future relations .
With time running out before the end of the transition period on December 31 , UK negotiator Lord David Frost and EU counterpart Michel Barnier will meet today with a deadline of Monday to reach an accord so MPs and European counterparts can scrutinise it .
Mr Barnier said .
“ We will see if there is a way forward.
” But Ms von der Leyen ominously warned “ no agreement is feasible ” without a resolution of the sticking points .
And a European Commission source said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a great meeting of minds on the outstanding issues .
Both expressed the desire for a deal , but the EU President was strong on the need for compromise.
” She said the Commission now regards hopes of a deal as resting on Mr Johnson ’ s shoulders .
Crashing out with no deal risks plunging the UK into greater economic and political chaos on top of the damage caused by Covid .
It could lead to massive job losses , especially in the services and finance sectors .
The EU accounts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s total trade , with a UK deficit of £79billion .
We have a surplus in trade with other countries of £49bn , but most of that is wrapped up in 40 deals done by the bloc .
Up to 20 of these should roll over , covering 50 countries .
A £39bn deal was signed with China last month and negotiations are under way with the US , Australia and New Zealand .
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen , a hardline Brexiteer , praised Mr Johnson for standing up for the “ bottom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We are now stretching the very elasticity of the wire ” .
But Rachel Reeves , Labour ’ s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office , said : “ The British people were promised a deal and we urge both sides to get on with reaching an agreement .
“ We can then focus on the job at hand which is securing the economy and rebuilding our country from the pandemic.
” After growing optimism last week , the talks were derailed when Emmanuel Macron upped demands for fishing rights in British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces an election in 2022 , was playing to his domestic audience .
The dispute was also a cover for deeper-seated worries in France and the Commission over the “ level playing field ” on state aid .
They claim British industries will have unfair advantages unless levels of permitted state support to businesses are specifically limited in the deal .
The clash goes to the heart of the PM ’ s election promise to “ level up ” the country .
His plan will involve boosting public spending on industry in deprived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seats , which were flipped by the Tories last year .
Even if a deal is agreed by Monday , the PM must sell it to Parliament with MPs demanding time to check it .
Ms Von der Leyen must win agreement from the 27 EU heads of state by this Thursday ’ s European summit .
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis believes final ratification could drag on “ for months ” and a temporary transition extension will be needed .
A deal will mean Britain avoids the imposition of trade tariffs at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ send food prices rocketing .
But chaos is still expected at the border , with queues of up to 7,000 lorries turning parts of areas around Dover into giant truck parks .
Drivers could be stuck for days , with cargoes of rotting food .
From January there will be other changes for UK travellers to EU countries .
Pet passports will no longer be valid and animals will require certificated anti-rabies jabs .
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces deep splits in the party ’ s senior ranks with several Shadow Cabinet members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ favour of any deal .
A sticking point is the Government ’ s plan to bring back the Internal Market Bill which would allow ministers to break international law .
Sir Keir , who faces a showdown party summit tomorrow , believes failing to support a deal would be like putting “ two fingers up to voters ” .
But Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds and former leader Lord Kinnock are among those within the party who argue its MPs should abstain in a vote , so Mr Johnson “ owns ” economic damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taoiseach Micheal Martin said : “ Every effort should be made to reach a deal .
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With time running out before end of transition period on December 31, there are still deep-seated issues the PM and EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen need to resolve
Boris Johnson warned Britain faces No Deal Brexit disaster unless more ground given
Boris Johnson was given a stark warning tonight that Britain is heading for a disastrous no-deal Brexit unless he concedes more ground to the EU.
The PM had what one insider called a “frank and realistic” telephone chat with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.
Between them the pair salvaged the stalled negotiations from total collapse.
But Mr Johnson and Ms von der Leyen said in a joint statement there will be no trade deal unless deep-seated differences are resolved.
They failed to make any progress on unravelling the stalemate over state aid, fisheries and who has the right to police future relations.
With time running out before the end of the transition period on December 31, UK negotiator Lord David Frost and EU counterpart Michel Barnier will meet today with a deadline of Monday to reach an accord so MPs and European counterparts can scrutinise it.
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Mr Barnier said. “We will see if there is a way forward.”
But Ms von der Leyen ominously warned “no agreement is feasible” without a resolution of the sticking points.
And a European Commission source said of the call: “There was not a great meeting of minds on the outstanding issues.
Both expressed the desire for a deal, but the EU President was strong on the need for compromise.”
She said the Commission now regards hopes of a deal as resting on Mr Johnson’s shoulders.
Crashing out with no deal risks plunging the UK into greater economic and political chaos on top of the damage caused by Covid.
It could lead to massive job losses, especially in the services and finance sectors.
The EU accounts for 47 per cent of Britain’s total trade, with a UK deficit of £79billion.
We have a surplus in trade with other countries of £49bn, but most of that is wrapped up in 40 deals done by the bloc. Up to 20 of these should roll over, covering 50 countries.
A £39bn deal was signed with China last month and negotiations are under way with the US, Australia and New Zealand.
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Tory MP Andrew Bridgen, a hardline Brexiteer, praised Mr Johnson for standing up for the “bottom” line of sovereignty, adding: “We are now stretching the very elasticity of the wire”.
But Rachel Reeves, Labour ’s Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office, said: “The British people were promised a deal and we urge both sides to get on with reaching an agreement.
“We can then focus on the job at hand which is securing the economy and rebuilding our country from the pandemic.”
After growing optimism last week, the talks were derailed when Emmanuel Macron upped demands for fishing rights in British waters.
The French president, who faces an election in 2022, was playing to his domestic audience.
The dispute was also a cover for deeper-seated worries in France and the Commission over the “level playing field” on state aid.
They claim British industries will have unfair advantages unless levels of permitted state support to businesses are specifically limited in the deal.
The clash goes to the heart of the PM’s election promise to “level up” the country. His plan will involve boosting public spending on industry in deprived areas and former “red wall” seats, which were flipped by the Tories last year.
Even if a deal is agreed by Monday, the PM must sell it to Parliament with MPs demanding time to check it.
Ms Von der Leyen must win agreement from the 27 EU heads of state by this Thursday’s European summit.
Former Brexit Secretary David Davis believes final ratification could drag on “for months” and a temporary transition extension will be needed.
A deal will mean Britain avoids the imposition of trade tariffs at midnight on December 31, which would send food prices rocketing.
Image: Getty) Getty)
But chaos is still expected at the border, with queues of up to 7,000 lorries turning parts of areas around Dover into giant truck parks.
Drivers could be stuck for days, with cargoes of rotting food. From January there will be other changes for UK travellers to EU countries.
Pet passports will no longer be valid and animals will require certificated anti-rabies jabs.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces deep splits in the party’s senior ranks with several Shadow Cabinet members threatening to resign rather than vote in favour of any deal.
A sticking point is the Government’s plan to bring back the Internal Market Bill which would allow ministers to break international law.
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Sir Keir, who faces a showdown party summit tomorrow, believes failing to support a deal would be like putting “two fingers up to voters”.
But Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds and former leader Lord Kinnock are among those within the party who argue its MPs should abstain in a vote, so Mr Johnson “owns” economic damage caused by Brexit.
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheal Martin said: “Every effort should be made to reach a deal.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Tonne of cocaine worth £100m found hidden in banana pulp shipment from Colombia

More than a tonne of cocaine worth about £100million was found hidden in a shipment of banana pulp from Colombia , the Home Office says .
Border Force officers discovered the concealed drugs , which were destined for the streets of Europe , during a routine inspection at the London Gateway depot in Thurrock , Essex last month .
A total of 1,060 kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in a shipping container docked at the port on the Thames Estuary .
It is thought that the drugs were put in the cargo in Colombia - the world 's leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to arrive in Antwerp , Belgium .
The discovery on November 12 marks the second-largest shipment of cocaine to be discovered at the Essex port in the space of two months .
`` Class A drugs such as cocaine inflict unimaginable damage on to our citizens and communities , shattering lives and stoking obscene levels of violence , disorder and crime .
`` This significant seizure of drugs sends a stark message to criminals in the UK and abroad seeking to smuggle drugs into or through the UK : you will not succeed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our law enforcement powers to track down and stop drugs from coming into the UK . ''
In September , Border Force National Deep Rummage Team officers discovered 1,155 kilograms of cocaine in a shipment of paper also bound for Antwerp .
The National Crime Agency ( NCA ) is investigating the discoveries to identify those involved , though the two shipments are not believed to be linked .
NCA branch commander Jacque Beer said : `` These were substantial seizures and will represent a significant hit to the organised crime groups involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reinvest .
`` While the UK was n't the end destination for either shipment , it is likely that at least a proportion would have ended up being sold on our streets .
`` The NCA is working with law enforcement partners in the UK , in Europe and worldwide to target the criminal networks behind drug trafficking and disrupt their activities . ''
In November , a record 2.35 tonne haul of cocaine worth more than £186million was discovered in the British Virgin Islands after a covert operation that led to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the local police force said .
When police arrived at the property , several people fled but officers discovered 2,353 kilograms of cocaine in a container unit .
“ This seizure has a conservative estimated ‘ street value ’ of some $ 250,000,000 , ” BVI Police Commissioner Michael Matthews said in a statement last month .
“ It is the largest seizure ever made in the BVI and the largest single seizure in the history of the RVIPF .
It is also potentially one of the largest ever seized by a UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the world 's leading supplier of cocaine .
It is estimated that criminals in the South American country - once terrorised by drug lord Pablo Escobar - produce about 70 % of the world 's supply in an industry worth billions .
Potential production of pure cocaine hydrochloride in Colombia was up by 1.5 % last year to 1,137 metric tonnes , the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ( UNODC ) said in June , even as the areas planted with primary ingredient coca decreased .
Despite decades of anti-narcotics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world ’ s top cocaine producers .
Leftist rebels , crime gangs and former right-wing paramilitaries are all involved in production and transport to consumers based largely in North America and Europe .
A lawmaker has tabled a bill that would legalise cocaine in Colombia and set up an industry that would distribute the drug for pain relief , not recreational use .

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A total of 1,060 kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in a shipping container at the London Gateway port in Thurrock, Essex, and it is thought they were being shipped from Colombia to Antwerp, Belgium
Tonne of cocaine worth £100m found in banana shipment from Colombia at UK port
More than a tonne of cocaine worth about £100million was found hidden in a shipment of banana pulp from Colombia, the Home Office says.
Border Force officers discovered the concealed drugs, which were destined for the streets of Europe, during a routine inspection at the London Gateway depot in Thurrock, Essex last month.
A total of 1,060 kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in a shipping container docked at the port on the Thames Estuary.
It is thought that the drugs were put in the cargo in Colombia - the world's leading supplier of cocaine - and were due to arrive in Antwerp, Belgium.
The discovery on November 12 marks the second-largest shipment of cocaine to be discovered at the Essex port in the space of two months.
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Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "Drugs fuel criminality and destroy lives.
"Class A drugs such as cocaine inflict unimaginable damage on to our citizens and communities, shattering lives and stoking obscene levels of violence, disorder and crime.
"This significant seizure of drugs sends a stark message to criminals in the UK and abroad seeking to smuggle drugs into or through the UK: you will not succeed and we will use every inch of our law enforcement powers to track down and stop drugs from coming into the UK."
In September, Border Force National Deep Rummage Team officers discovered 1,155 kilograms of cocaine in a shipment of paper also bound for Antwerp.
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The National Crime Agency (NCA) is investigating the discoveries to identify those involved, though the two shipments are not believed to be linked.
NCA branch commander Jacque Beer said: "These were substantial seizures and will represent a significant hit to the organised crime groups involved, meaning less profit for them to reinvest.
"While the UK wasn't the end destination for either shipment, it is likely that at least a proportion would have ended up being sold on our streets.
"The NCA is working with law enforcement partners in the UK, in Europe and worldwide to target the criminal networks behind drug trafficking and disrupt their activities."
In November, a record 2.35 tonne haul of cocaine worth more than £186million was discovered in the British Virgin Islands after a covert operation that led to the arrest of one local police officer, the local police force said.
When police arrived at the property, several people fled but officers discovered 2,353 kilograms of cocaine in a container unit.
“This seizure has a conservative estimated ‘street value’ of some $250,000,000,” BVI Police Commissioner Michael Matthews said in a statement last month.
“It is the largest seizure ever made in the BVI and the largest single seizure in the history of the RVIPF. It is also potentially one of the largest ever seized by a UK force,” he said.
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Colombia is the world's leading supplier of cocaine.
It is estimated that criminals in the South American country - once terrorised by drug lord Pablo Escobar - produce about 70% of the world's supply in an industry worth billions.
Potential production of pure cocaine hydrochloride in Colombia was up by 1.5% last year to 1,137 metric tonnes, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in June, even as the areas planted with primary ingredient coca decreased.
Despite decades of anti-narcotics efforts, Colombia remains one of the world’s top cocaine producers.
Leftist rebels, crime gangs and former right-wing paramilitaries are all involved in production and transport to consumers based largely in North America and Europe.
A lawmaker has tabled a bill that would legalise cocaine in Colombia and set up an industry that would distribute the drug for pain relief, not recreational use.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Arsenal chief executive 'visits Wenger' to discuss potential Gunners return

An Arsenal chief has visited Arsene Wenger as they look to persuade him to return to the Emirates ahead of a planned tribute .
The Frenchman led the Gunners for more than two decades before leaving in 2018 .
He endured well documented struggles in his final years in charge however with fan protests becoming a regular occurance .
Wenger eventually stepped down after a trophyless season that saw Arsenal finish sixth .
But the Frenchman is understood to be hurt by the manner in which his reign ended and reverses particular frustration for the club 's board .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to north London despite those close to him insisting he would n't go back , even to watch a game .
But one of the club 's leading lights , chief executive Vinai Venkatesham , visited Wenger recently to maintain that he is always welcome , reports the Mail on Sunday .
Next year there are expectations that a significant tribute to the 71-year-old will be unveiled .
But insiders have revealed that there is still a bitterness between the Frenchman and his former club .
An Arsenal employee said : `` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s how badly let down he feels he was by the board . ''
While another of the manager 's former colleagues claimed : `` Contrary to what people may think , it didn ’ t end well .
And he didn ’ t feel it ended well .
`` He felt he deserved better .
And he did deserve better .
`` When Peter Hill-Wood died , he should have been made chairman .
They had to keep him .
You don ’ t lose someone who has his ability , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After joining in 1996 Wenger delivered three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups - a record for a manager .
A club source said : `` We want to make sure that someone who is such an integral part of our history in honoured in the right way . ''
Were Arsenal right to let Wenger go ?
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Arsene Wenger left Arsenal two-and-a-half years ago but could soon return after the club's chief exectuvie visited the former manager in an effort to bring him back to the Emirates
An Arsenal chief has visited Arsene Wenger as they look to persuade him to return to the Emirates ahead of a planned tribute.
The Frenchman led the Gunners for more than two decades before leaving in 2018.
He endured well documented struggles in his final years in charge however with fan protests becoming a regular occurance.
Wenger eventually stepped down after a trophyless season that saw Arsenal finish sixth.
But the Frenchman is understood to be hurt by the manner in which his reign ended and reverses particular frustration for the club's board.
They are however hopeful that he will return to north London despite those close to him insisting he wouldn't go back, even to watch a game.
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But one of the club's leading lights, chief executive Vinai Venkatesham, visited Wenger recently to maintain that he is always welcome, reports the Mail on Sunday.
Next year there are expectations that a significant tribute to the 71-year-old will be unveiled.
But insiders have revealed that there is still a bitterness between the Frenchman and his former club.
An Arsenal employee said: "He’ll never go back. That’s how badly let down he feels he was by the board."
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While another of the manager's former colleagues claimed: "Contrary to what people may think, it didn’t end well. And he didn’t feel it ended well.
"He felt he deserved better. And he did deserve better.
"When Peter Hill-Wood died, he should have been made chairman. They had to keep him. You don’t lose someone who has his ability, expertise, intelligence and honesty."
After joining in 1996 Wenger delivered three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups - a record for a manager.
A club source said: "We want to make sure that someone who is such an integral part of our history in honoured in the right way."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Piers Morgan slams Rita Ora after her latest rule break public apology

Piers Morgan has taken aim at Rita Ora again after the troubled singer came under fire for a second lockdown rule break .
The pop star apologised last week after hosting large party for her 30th birthday which led to her paying a whopping £10,000 fine .
This weekend she was back in the headlines after admitting she previously ignored the government 's quarantine demands .
Yesterday she said sorry again after failing to self-isolate for two weeks after returning from a work trip to Egypt .
Egypt is not on the UK ’ s ‘ safe list ’ of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is required by law to quarantine .
Good Morning Britain host Piers rounded on the star after her latest blunder .
He called her `` selfish '' after her first faux pas - and went back in for a second go after the latest story .
He tweeted : `` Suggest @ RitaOra stops banging on about her support for the NHS , for whom her own mother works , and also stops doing things that make the lives of health workers more difficult . ''
Rita has previously spoken out in support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vera Sahatciu , works as psychiatrist and returned to the frontline to help during the first peak of the pandemic .
Rita yesterday released another statement - days on from her apology over her party .
`` I recently flew to Egypt to perform at a corporate event for a private company , where my travel party followed protocol and presented negative Covid tests upon entry , as required by Egyptian authorities , '' she said .
`` Upon my return to Britain , I should have followed government advice and isolated myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know , I didn ’ t follow government advice and for that I apologised earlier this week .
`` I apologise again , unreservedly .
I would like to add that I have been tested subsequently , including today , and remain negative for Covid-19 and the same is true for all members of my immediate family who form my support bubble . ''
The singer is now reportedly determined to find out who was the party whistleblower after agreeing to pay a £10,000 fine for her illegal celebrations .
Rita is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coleen Rooney , who is in a legal battle with Rebekah Vardy , in what has been dubbed the Wagatha Christie trial .
The star is said to have `` game plan '' with the view of exposing the person who had exposed her party .
Rita has since pulled out of an appearance on ITV 's Jonathan Ross Show Do you have a story to sell ?
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Pop star Rita Ora has apologised for a second time after she failed to self-isolate following a trip to Egypt just days after she had to say sorry for hosting a lavish birthday party for pals during lockdown
Piers Morgan tells Rita Ora to 'stop banging on about supporting NHS' after rule breaks
Piers Morgan has taken aim at Rita Ora again after the troubled singer came under fire for a second lockdown rule break.
The pop star apologised last week after hosting large party for her 30th birthday which led to her paying a whopping £10,000 fine.
This weekend she was back in the headlines after admitting she previously ignored the government's quarantine demands.
Yesterday she said sorry again after failing to self-isolate for two weeks after returning from a work trip to Egypt.
Egypt is not on the UK’s ‘safe list’ of countries, meaning anyone who returns home is required by law to quarantine.
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Good Morning Britain host Piers rounded on the star after her latest blunder.
He called her "selfish" after her first faux pas - and went back in for a second go after the latest story.
He tweeted: "Suggest @RitaOra stops banging on about her support for the NHS, for whom her own mother works, and also stops doing things that make the lives of health workers more difficult."
Rita has previously spoken out in support of the NHS as her mother, Vera Sahatciu, works as psychiatrist and returned to the frontline to help during the first peak of the pandemic.
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Rita yesterday released another statement - days on from her apology over her party.
"I recently flew to Egypt to perform at a corporate event for a private company, where my travel party followed protocol and presented negative Covid tests upon entry, as required by Egyptian authorities," she said.
"Upon my return to Britain, I should have followed government advice and isolated myself for the required period.
"As you know, I didn’t follow government advice and for that I apologised earlier this week.
"I apologise again, unreservedly. I would like to add that I have been tested subsequently, including today, and remain negative for Covid-19 and the same is true for all members of my immediate family who form my support bubble."
The singer is now reportedly determined to find out who was the party whistleblower after agreeing to pay a £10,000 fine for her illegal celebrations.
Rita is looking to follow in the footsteps of Coleen Rooney, who is in a legal battle with Rebekah Vardy, in what has been dubbed the Wagatha Christie trial.
The star is said to have "game plan" with the view of exposing the person who had exposed her party.
Rita has since pulled out of an appearance on ITV's Jonathan Ross Show
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thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Ozil believes he'll secure desired transfer as outcast makes Arsenal wait

Mesut Ozil believes he will be able to get another top club - but is unlikely to leave before next summer .
World Cup winner Ozil , 32 , has been frozen out by Mikel Arteta and has not even been given a place in Arsenal ’ s squad for the Premier League or Champions League .
But Ozil has made it clear he wants to stay and fight for his place , does not want to leave in January and his £350,000-a-week contract includes loyalty bonuses and incentives for him staying .
That was originally put in to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sought after global superstar but now is one of the reasons why he is unlikely to leave before his contract expires in the summer .
But even then , Ozil is determined to resurrect his career and , as a free agent , is hoping there will be strong interest in him - and could even be an attractive signing for another Premier League club .
Ozil would be unlikely to get the same sort of money as he is on now but his quality and experience could still be an attractive proposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Europe and , while the ex-Real Madrid star may not return to Spain , the likes of Italy ’ s top clubs , a huge club like Paris Saint Germain or even a club in Turkey could put together a big package .
The MLS could be a money spinning option but that may be on the back burner if he stays in England until next summer and there is also interest from a top European club .
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The Arsenal playmaker has been frozen out by Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium this season, but he is set to stay until the end of his contract
Mesut Ozil believes he will be able to get another top club - but is unlikely to leave before next summer.
World Cup winner Ozil, 32, has been frozen out by Mikel Arteta and has not even been given a place in Arsenal ’s squad for the Premier League or Champions League.
But Ozil has made it clear he wants to stay and fight for his place, does not want to leave in January and his £350,000-a-week contract includes loyalty bonuses and incentives for him staying.
That was originally put in to stop him leaving when he was a much sought after global superstar but now is one of the reasons why he is unlikely to leave before his contract expires in the summer.
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But even then, Ozil is determined to resurrect his career and, as a free agent, is hoping there will be strong interest in him - and could even be an attractive signing for another Premier League club.
Ozil would be unlikely to get the same sort of money as he is on now but his quality and experience could still be an attractive proposition.
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There could be interest also from Europe and, while the ex-Real Madrid star may not return to Spain, the likes of Italy’s top clubs, a huge club like Paris Saint Germain or even a club in Turkey could put together a big package.
The MLS could be a money spinning option but that may be on the back burner if he stays in England until next summer and there is also interest from a top European club.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Jurgen Klopp decision made Liverpool defender feel "ashamed" and "embarrassed"

Former Liverpool defender Connor Randall felt `` ashamed '' and `` embarrassed '' as he was hooked at half-time in his final appearance for the club .
Randall spent 18 years on the Reds ' books after joining as a child and went on to make eight senior appearances .
His final game for his boyhood club came in January 2017 , when Liverpool slipped to a 2-1 home defeat to then-Championship side Wolves in the FA Cup fourth round .
Right-back Randall lasted just 45 minutes before he was replaced by Philippe Coutinho with the Reds ' trailing 2-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - now at Ross County - recalled the match vividly during an interview with the Football Journeys Podcast .
“ I can remember it clear as day , going into the changing room and getting taken off , ” Randall said .
“ I just stood in the shower , I think the game was on in the changies on the telly and I felt ashamed .
“ I felt embarrassed , I felt like [ I was ] letting everyone down and things like that .
All my mates who ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my mates , my family , they were upstairs and obviously you [ usually ] go and speak to them and whatever .
“ I remember just going straight to the car .
I was sat in the back of the car , putting my hood up and hiding .
Not that that makes any difference , but at the time that ’ s the way I felt .
“ I just wanted to go home , get in the house and stay in the house .
I can remember it clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little nephew and that came round and when they left I just went up to bed and tried to go to sleep , sort of just shut off from everything .
“ If I ’ m being honest I did find it tough .
Not just football , I probably took it with me outside of football as well .
“ The biggest emotion is being half-ashamed , even going out , you don ’ t want to go places and for people to see you and go ‘ that s*** player ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memories of Connor Randall in a Liverpool shirt ?
Have your say here .
Randall joined Hearts and Rochdale on loan and was subsequently released by Liverpool in 2019 .
He then moved to Bulgarian side Arda Kardzhali before signing with Ross County last summer .
He added : “ Once I went to Hearts and started playing there , obviously that ’ s when I got my confidence back .
“ But I definitely kept it with me for a lot longer than I probably should have and I did dwell on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a way that I would never do now .
“ I just played bad , we ’ d been beaten and knocked out the cup and then you take that home with you as well .
“ When you step up and you do get that opportunity it ’ s brilliant , but it is tough on the mental side of the things .
“ It ’ s just a completely new sort of pressure that you ’ ve never experienced before.
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Jurgen Klopp takes the blame for Liverpool's shock FA exit at the hands of Wolves
Jurgen Klopp takes the blame for Liverpool's shock FA exit at the hands of Wolves
Reds boss Klopp chose to substitute a young defender at half-time, leaving the player wanting to "put my hood up and hide" following a dismal evening at Anfield
Former Liverpool defender Connor Randall felt "ashamed" and "embarrassed" as he was hooked at half-time in his final appearance for the club.
Randall spent 18 years on the Reds' books after joining as a child and went on to make eight senior appearances.
His final game for his boyhood club came in January 2017, when Liverpool slipped to a 2-1 home defeat to then-Championship side Wolves in the FA Cup fourth round.
Right-back Randall lasted just 45 minutes before he was replaced by Philippe Coutinho with the Reds' trailing 2-0 at the interval.
And the 25-year-old - now at Ross County - recalled the match vividly during an interview with the Football Journeys Podcast.
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“I can remember it clear as day, going into the changing room and getting taken off,” Randall said. “I just stood in the shower, I think the game was on in the changies on the telly and I felt ashamed.
“I felt embarrassed, I felt like [I was] letting everyone down and things like that. All my mates who’d come to watch me, a few of my mates, my family, they were upstairs and obviously you [usually] go and speak to them and whatever.
“I remember just going straight to the car. I was sat in the back of the car, putting my hood up and hiding. Not that that makes any difference, but at the time that’s the way I felt.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
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“I just wanted to go home, get in the house and stay in the house. I can remember it clear that night. My sister, my little nephew and that came round and when they left I just went up to bed and tried to go to sleep, sort of just shut off from everything.
“If I’m being honest I did find it tough. Not just football, I probably took it with me outside of football as well.
“The biggest emotion is being half-ashamed, even going out, you don’t want to go places and for people to see you and go ‘that s*** player’ or whatever."
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty) Liverpool FC via Getty)
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Randall joined Hearts and Rochdale on loan and was subsequently released by Liverpool in 2019. He then moved to Bulgarian side Arda Kardzhali before signing with Ross County last summer.
He added: “Once I went to Hearts and started playing there, obviously that’s when I got my confidence back.
“But I definitely kept it with me for a lot longer than I probably should have and I did dwell on it and let it get to me in a way that I would never do now.
“I just played bad, we’d been beaten and knocked out the cup and then you take that home with you as well.
“When you step up and you do get that opportunity it’s brilliant, but it is tough on the mental side of the things.
“It’s just a completely new sort of pressure that you’ve never experienced before.”
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thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Masked Singer 'hit by leak' amid claims audience members let slip identities

The Masked Singer has reportedly been hit by a leak amid claims members of the studio audience have been letting slip the secret identities of the mystery stars .
The show is filmed in front of a studio filled with fans , who are warned not to talk about who is behind the masks .
It worked perfectly for the first series , which was a huge hit , but there are now fears the next line-up of mystery celebs could be outed online by gossipy members of the audience .
An insider told Daily Star : `` They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not tell anyone .
But quite a few have been telling their friends .
`` During filming for the first series , it was easier to keep everything secret .
`` But now the show is such a hit , there is a lot more interest and some people who were at filming sessions haven ’ t been able to resist gossiping about it . ''
The insider added : `` If the names become public knowledge it will be a disaster . ''
ITV have been contacted by Mirror Online comment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` surreal and surprising guessing game that will see 12 famous faces compete to pull off the best performance '' .
Singer Rita Ora , Comedian Jonathan `` Wossy '' Ross and presenter Davina McCall are returning for the wacky series .
There are some changes on the panel with Ken Jeong not making a return and being replaced by comedian Mo Gilligan .
Series ' host Joel Dommett told Digital Spy : `` He 's so good , brilliant .
It was nice to have someone new in the mix .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ names , as did everyone .
`` The panel is brilliant this year .
We 're so lucky , everyone gets along – there are no crazy divas . ''
Joel added the show has come at a perfect time .
A glimpse of the first characters to be featured in the next series has also been revealed , with new additions including a sassy Alien and a sausage wrapped in paper .
The Masked Singer returns to ITV at 7pm on Boxing Day .

The Masked Singer UK - Can you guess the identity of Hedgehog?
The Masked Singer UK - Can you guess the identity of Hedgehog?
There are fears the next series of the The Masked Singer UK will be ruined because audience members have been allegedly gossiping about who has appeared on it
The Masked Singer has reportedly been hit by a leak amid claims members of the studio audience have been letting slip the secret identities of the mystery stars.
The show is filmed in front of a studio filled with fans, who are warned not to talk about who is behind the masks.
It worked perfectly for the first series, which was a huge hit, but there are now fears the next line-up of mystery celebs could be outed online by gossipy members of the audience.
An insider told Daily Star : "They are all told they must keep it secret and not tell anyone. But quite a few have been telling their friends.
"During filming for the first series, it was easier to keep everything secret.
"But now the show is such a hit, there is a lot more interest and some people who were at filming sessions haven’t been able to resist gossiping about it."
The insider added: "If the names become public knowledge it will be a disaster."
ITV have been contacted by Mirror Online comment.
The singing competition is described as a "surreal and surprising guessing game that will see 12 famous faces compete to pull off the best performance".
Image: PA) PA)
Singer Rita Ora, Comedian Jonathan "Wossy" Ross and presenter Davina McCall are returning for the wacky series.
There are some changes on the panel with Ken Jeong not making a return and being replaced by comedian Mo Gilligan.
Series' host Joel Dommett told Digital Spy: "He's so good, brilliant. It was nice to have someone new in the mix. He threw out a lot of hilarious names, as did everyone.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"The panel is brilliant this year. We're so lucky, everyone gets along – there are no crazy divas."
Joel added the show has come at a perfect time.
A glimpse of the first characters to be featured in the next series has also been revealed, with new additions including a sassy Alien and a sausage wrapped in paper.
The Masked Singer returns to ITV at 7pm on Boxing Day.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Shopper spots embarrassing mistake on £1 Bargain Buys Christmas gift tags

There 's 100 things on our to-do lists in the build up to Christmas with gifts , food , and all the little extras that go with it .
But one woman who headed out to do some festive shopping spotted an embarrassing mistake on a pack of £1 gift tags on the shelves at Bargain Buys .
The customer , from South Lanarkshire , Scotland , took a picture and shared it with the 1.6 million members of the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook , where it racked up hundreds of comments - but it caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was wrong .
She captioned it : `` Make sure when buying your Xmas tags that the grammar is correct , unlike these from bargain buys .
Santa says no peaking . ''
One commented to say : '' Spell check sacked '' and a second replied : `` Blooming ek !
!
I 've put them on the presents '' .
But others only added to the confusion by joking they should have used a picture of a duck instead of Santa , only to be told what they were referring to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One said : `` Do n't see a problem with them '' and a second asked : `` What 's wrong with no peaking .
I do n't get it . ''
Another defiantly claimed : `` That is the right spelling '' , only to be hammered by others and told : `` No it 's not .
Peeking i.e to peek at something .
Peaking i.e to reach a peak . ''
The debate in the comments prompted one member to ask : `` Are people generally clueless in English language @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Wow . ''
But thankfully some recognised the error , replying to say : `` How did these pass quality control ? ''
And another joked : `` Maybe they are right .
It 's just saying you are not allowed to reach your full potential . ''
At the time of writing , the item is still on sale on the Poundstretcher website , with the '20 pack kids gift tags ' available for £1 .
Poundstretcher has been contacted for comment .

A Bargain Buys shopper shared a picture of a mistake she found printed on a pack of 20 gift tags on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook - but many people didn't see a problem
There's 100 things on our to-do lists in the build up to Christmas with gifts, food, and all the little extras that go with it.
But one woman who headed out to do some festive shopping spotted an embarrassing mistake on a pack of £1 gift tags on the shelves at Bargain Buys.
The customer, from South Lanarkshire, Scotland, took a picture and shared it with the 1.6 million members of the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook, where it racked up hundreds of comments - but it caused mayhem as many couldn't understand what was wrong.
She captioned it: "Make sure when buying your Xmas tags that the grammar is correct, unlike these from bargain buys. Santa says no peaking."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
One commented to say :"Spell check sacked" and a second replied: "Blooming ek!! I've put them on the presents".
But others only added to the confusion by joking they should have used a picture of a duck instead of Santa, only to be told what they were referring to was in fact "Peking".
One said: "Don't see a problem with them" and a second asked: "What's wrong with no peaking. I don't get it." Another defiantly claimed: "That is the right spelling", only to be hammered by others and told: "No it's not. Peeking i.e to peek at something. Peaking i.e to reach a peak."
The debate in the comments prompted one member to ask: "Are people generally clueless in English language to know difference between peeking and peaking? Wow."
But thankfully some recognised the error, replying to say: "How did these pass quality control?"
And another joked: "Maybe they are right. It's just saying you are not allowed to reach your full potential."
At the time of writing, the item is still on sale on the Poundstretcher website, with the '20 pack kids gift tags' available for £1.
Poundstretcher has been contacted for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--I’m A Celebrity's Beverley Callard may snub plan to film big Corrie exit

Beverley Callard has stunned soap fans by declaring she may never return to Coronation Street .
She has been inundated with work offers since her time in the I ’ m A Celebrity castle .
Bev has been written out of the ITV show since her hip operation in the summer - but now may not film a goodbye scene .
But it is feared she may never been seen on the cobbles again , 31 years since she burst onto the scene as brash Liz McDonald .
The 63-year-old star has come and gone from the Street over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of offers and she is considering her options .
However , The Sun reports she may not be back on the Street again .
She said : “ Will I be going back to film a proper Corrie exit ?
I ’ m not sure - it depends on the timing .
`` I have lots else in the pipeline and I ’ m really looking forward to it.
” Coronation Street fans may not be getting a look at new-look Bev in the months ahead .
She has been offered a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Celebrity exit .
She told her camp-mates this news before she was sent home and said she was going to 'bl**dy well take ' the clinic up on their offer .
Bev did a live chat with fans on Friday ahead of the final .
She was asked what her number one life achievement is - and her answer was quite telling .
“ I would like to think my biggest achievement is yet to come , '' the actress said .

The actress says she now has 'lots in the pipeline' and may not return to the cobbles where she has played much-loved Liz McDonald for nearly 32 years
I’m A Celebrity's Beverley Callard hints she may never return to Coronation Street
Beverley Callard has stunned soap fans by declaring she may never return to Coronation Street.
She has been inundated with work offers since her time in the I’m A Celebrity castle.
Bev has been written out of the ITV show since her hip operation in the summer - but now may not film a goodbye scene.
But it is feared she may never been seen on the cobbles again, 31 years since she burst onto the scene as brash Liz McDonald.
The 63-year-old star has come and gone from the Street over the years but has now been given a number of offers and she is considering her options.
Image: ITV) ITV)
However, The Sun reports she may not be back on the Street again.
She said: “Will I be going back to film a proper Corrie exit? I’m not sure - it depends on the timing.
"I have lots else in the pipeline and I’m really looking forward to it.”
Coronation Street fans may not be getting a look at new-look Bev in the months ahead.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
She has been offered a free facelift after her I’m A Celebrity exit.
She told her camp-mates this news before she was sent home and said she was going to 'bl**dy well take' the clinic up on their offer.
Bev did a live chat with fans on Friday ahead of the final.
Image: Granada Television) Granada Television)
She was asked what her number one life achievement is - and her answer was quite telling.
“I would like to think my biggest achievement is yet to come," the actress said.
"Keep on achieving.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--England to learn 2022 World Cup qualifying opponents and could face Home Nations

Gareth Southgate will discover England ’ s path to the 2022 World Cup on Monday - and they could get two other Home Nations in their Group .
England boss Southgate is among the top ten seeds for the draw which will take place at FIFA ’ s headquarters in Zurich at 5pm .
Wales are in Pot Two while Scotland and Northern Ireland are among the third seeds along with the Republic of Ireland with 55 member nations in the draw .
But what may come as a surprise for some England fans is that the qualifying campaign kicks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in March .
That is certain to put England on collision course with Premier League bosses as it comes in the thick of the title race and also before crunch Champions League knock-out fixtures .
Southgate has already laid down a marker insisting that he will demand players report up - especially with places in England ’ s squad for the Euros next summer up for grabs .
The teams will have to play each other home and away as World Cup qualifying fixtures will last from March to November next year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Qatar in 2022 and England should be red-hot favourites to progress .
But there will be a “ lifeline ” for the runners-up who will enter a new-look mini tournament in March 2022 .
The ten runners-up will join the two best Uefa Nations League 2020/21 Group winners who had not qualified with a semi final and final in single leg knock-out matches .
There are five Groups of six teams and five Groups of five teams with the four Nations League finalists getting a Group of five .
One of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and get a Group of five - but , incredibly , will still have to play two friendlies despite having to play two less qualifying games .
UEFA ’ s central fund and rules means they insist on all nations playing the same number of games .
It means that Southgate now has five games - three qualifiers in March and two friendlies - before next summer ’ s Euros .
But England will face a huge 2021 with an unprecedented number of games , a major tournament with the European Championships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup qualifying campaign .
Southgate will be following the draw from afar himself as it will be done remotely without all the glitz and glamour .
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart and Italy legend Daniele De Rossi will be conducting the draw with FIFA ’ s acting Director of Competitions Jaime Yarza .
Van Der Vaart said : “ I look forward to seeing an exciting race for the 13 European FIFA World Cup spots and , from my own experience , I know what it means when the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take shape .
“ The FIFA World Cup always offers something different .
You ’ re representing your country and feel as if the whole world is watching .
All you want to do is write your name into the history books .
”

Gareth Southgate and England will learn whom they will have to face in qualification for the 2022 World Cup with several home nations clashes a possibility
Gareth Southgate will discover England’s path to the 2022 World Cup on Monday - and they could get two other Home Nations in their Group.
England boss Southgate is among the top ten seeds for the draw which will take place at FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich at 5pm.
Wales are in Pot Two while Scotland and Northern Ireland are among the third seeds along with the Republic of Ireland with 55 member nations in the draw.
But what may come as a surprise for some England fans is that the qualifying campaign kicks off with a treble header of games in March.
That is certain to put England on collision course with Premier League bosses as it comes in the thick of the title race and also before crunch Champions League knock-out fixtures.
Image: Javier Garcia/BPI/REX/Shutterstock) Javier Garcia/BPI/REX/Shutterstock)
Southgate has already laid down a marker insisting that he will demand players report up - especially with places in England’s squad for the Euros next summer up for grabs.
The teams will have to play each other home and away as World Cup qualifying fixtures will last from March to November next year.
The ten Group winners will automatically qualify for Qatar in 2022 and England should be red-hot favourites to progress.
But there will be a “lifeline” for the runners-up who will enter a new-look mini tournament in March 2022. The ten runners-up will join the two best Uefa Nations League 2020/21 Group winners who had not qualified with a semi final and final in single leg knock-out matches.
There are five Groups of six teams and five Groups of five teams with the four Nations League finalists getting a Group of five.
One of the top seeds will therefore get “lucky” and get a Group of five - but, incredibly, will still have to play two friendlies despite having to play two less qualifying games.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
UEFA’s central fund and rules means they insist on all nations playing the same number of games.
It means that Southgate now has five games - three qualifiers in March and two friendlies - before next summer’s Euros.
But England will face a huge 2021 with an unprecedented number of games, a major tournament with the European Championships final at Wembley and also a crunch World Cup qualifying campaign.
Southgate will be following the draw from afar himself as it will be done remotely without all the glitz and glamour. Former Tottenham midfielder Rafael van der Vaart and Italy legend Daniele De Rossi will be conducting the draw with FIFA’s acting Director of Competitions Jaime Yarza.
Van Der Vaart said: “I look forward to seeing an exciting race for the 13 European FIFA World Cup spots and, from my own experience, I know what it means when the most iconic tournament in world football begins to take shape.
“The FIFA World Cup always offers something different. You’re representing your country and feel as if the whole world is watching. All you want to do is write your name into the history books.”
Image: PA) PA)
Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Romain Grosjean to miss Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Formula 1 career seemingly over

Romain Grosjean will miss the final race of the season and his Formula 1 career appears to be all but over .
The Frenchman , 34 , has not returned to the grid since his horrifying crash on the first lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix last month .
Grosjean 's Haas car smashed into the barriers at 140 miles per hour and burst into flames , but he miraculously walked away from the incident and was taken to hospital with minor burns on his hands .
Two races remain on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar , with Sunday 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix .
Grosjean is leaving Haas at the end of the season and hoped to end his career with an appearance at the Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE .
But he has decided to return home to Switzerland to receive further treatment on his minor injuries and be with his wife and three children .
Grosjean announced he had made `` one of the hardest decisions of my life '' and posted a video on his Twitter page .
He said : `` It is with great sadness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do my final race in Abu Dhabi and be with the team there .
`` We 've tried as much as we could with the doctor to recover and to repair my hand , but the risk of racing is too big for my recovery and my health .
`` So , the decision was made that I 'm not going to race .
It 's one of the hardest decisions of my life , but it 's obviously one of the wisest .
I will miss the team , but I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In response to the announcement , Haas team principal said : `` I 'm naturally very sorry that Romain will miss what was going to be his final race with Haas F1 Team .
`` But we are all in agreement that he has to take the best course of action regarding his treatment and recovery from last Sunday 's incident .
`` Romain has shown exceptional bravery and amazing spirit over the last few days - we know how badly he wanted to be able to return to the cockpit of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we all would have loved him to have been there too . ''

The 34-year-old has not returned to action since his sickening crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix last weekend and is set to leave Haas at the end of the 2020 season
Romain Grosjean will miss the final race of the season and his Formula 1 career appears to be all but over.
The Frenchman, 34, has not returned to the grid since his horrifying crash on the first lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix last month.
Grosjean's Haas car smashed into the barriers at 140 miles per hour and burst into flames, but he miraculously walked away from the incident and was taken to hospital with minor burns on his hands.
Two races remain on the 2020 Formula 1 calendar, with Sunday's Sakhir Grand Prix followed by next weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Image: XPB Images/Press Association Images) XPB Images/Press Association Images)
Grosjean is leaving Haas at the end of the season and hoped to end his career with an appearance at the Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE.
But he has decided to return home to Switzerland to receive further treatment on his minor injuries and be with his wife and three children.
Grosjean announced he had made "one of the hardest decisions of my life" and posted a video on his Twitter page.
He said: "It is with great sadness that I will not be able to do my final race in Abu Dhabi and be with the team there.
Image: Formula 1 via Getty Images) Formula 1 via Getty Images)
"We've tried as much as we could with the doctor to recover and to repair my hand, but the risk of racing is too big for my recovery and my health.
"So, the decision was made that I'm not going to race. It's one of the hardest decisions of my life, but it's obviously one of the wisest. I will miss the team, but I will be supporting them as ever."
In response to the announcement, Haas team principal said: "I'm naturally very sorry that Romain will miss what was going to be his final race with Haas F1 Team.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"But we are all in agreement that he has to take the best course of action regarding his treatment and recovery from last Sunday's incident.
"Romain has shown exceptional bravery and amazing spirit over the last few days - we know how badly he wanted to be able to return to the cockpit of the VF-20 in Abu Dhabi.
"And we all would have loved him to have been there too."


thedailymirror--2020-12-06--Barmaid rushed to hospital with 'constipation' leaves with baby daughter

A bar worker who was rushed to hospital thinking she was constipated came home a few hours later with a baby after finding out she was pregnant .
Danielle Adams , 28 , was complaining of stomach ache and went to hospital , but after an ultra sound the barmaid found out she was pregnant .
Just four hours later Danielle – who thought she could never have children – gave birth to her daughter .
Danielle was rushed to the Royal Stoke University Hospital where she had an emergency C-section and little Maisie-Rose Moore was born .
Danielle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I thought the doctor was winding me up .
When he finally convinced me I broke down in tears because I was just so shocked .
I was really happy - it was very overwhelming .
“ I didn ’ t think I could have children which is why it was more of a shock .
She is a total miracle to us .
“ Her heartbeat kept dropping and they could n't tell me if it was a boy or a girl or if they were healthy .
They could only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scan .
“ Days after she was born I was on a high .
When I first held her in my arms , I was lying down and they put her on my chest and it was just amazing .
I remember turning around and saying ‘ I ’ ve got a baby girl ’ .
“ It was the best feeling in the world , she has completed us and made us a family .
She has brought our lives together.
” Danielle had to break the news to her partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about to become a dad over the phone - because he was n't allowed inside A & E at Stafford 's County Hospital due to the coronavirus pandemic .
She added : “ He was over the moon .
On the way to the Royal Stoke , Stuart drove up in his car and I said to him ‘ can you ring my mum and tell her I am having a baby ’ .
He rang my mum and she was shocked .
She was on the way back from my step-sister and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Friends and family were bringing her stuff over and sending stuff in the post , and we had to start turning stuff down .
It was amazing.
” Danielle only reported a dry throat during the previous nine months and did not experience any kicking .
She had cravings for croissants , did not have a typical bump , and blamed her one-stone weight gain on lockdown .
She added : “ It ’ s such a special feeling to bring another life into this world .
It took me a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I look at her now and think ‘ how did I create you ?
’ .
`` It was an amazing experience and she is amazing .
“ I would like to thank all the staff at County Hospital and the Royal Stoke University Hospital .
After I had her I stayed in the maternity unit for about four days and the midwives and staff were amazing.
” Stuart says the whole thing was 'surreal ' .
The 36-year-old said : “ My first reaction was just shock .
I got to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on and it was all a bit surreal .
“ The shock stayed with me until we went into the operating theatre and then there was this overwhelming thing happening and it was really amazing .
“ I was incredibly proud when I held her in my arms .
I could n't believe what had happened .
“ We were n't expecting to be able to have children so there was nothing we were really looking at .
Our lives have completely changed .
”

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The 28-year-old, from Stafford, gave birth to her daughter just four hours after finding out she was pregnant
A bar worker who was rushed to hospital thinking she was constipated came home a few hours later with a baby after finding out she was pregnant.
Danielle Adams, 28, was complaining of stomach ache and went to hospital, but after an ultra sound the barmaid found out she was pregnant.
Just four hours later Danielle – who thought she could never have children – gave birth to her daughter.
Danielle was rushed to the Royal Stoke University Hospital where she had an emergency C-section and little Maisie-Rose Moore was born.
Image: StokeonTrentLive/BPM) StokeonTrentLive/BPM)
Danielle, from Stafford told the Stoke Sentinel : “I thought the doctor was winding me up. When he finally convinced me I broke down in tears because I was just so shocked. I was really happy - it was very overwhelming.
“I didn’t think I could have children which is why it was more of a shock. She is a total miracle to us.
“Her heartbeat kept dropping and they couldn't tell me if it was a boy or a girl or if they were healthy. They could only get the top of her leg on the scan.
“Days after she was born I was on a high. When I first held her in my arms, I was lying down and they put her on my chest and it was just amazing. I remember turning around and saying ‘I’ve got a baby girl’.
Image: StokeonTrentLive/BPM) StokeonTrentLive/BPM)
“It was the best feeling in the world, she has completed us and made us a family. She has brought our lives together.”
Danielle had to break the news to her partner, Stuart Moore, that he was about to become a dad over the phone - because he wasn't allowed inside A&E at Stafford's County Hospital due to the coronavirus pandemic.
She added: “He was over the moon. On the way to the Royal Stoke, Stuart drove up in his car and I said to him ‘can you ring my mum and tell her I am having a baby’.
He rang my mum and she was shocked. She was on the way back from my step-sister and she gave us so much stuff.
Image: StokeonTrentLive/BPM) StokeonTrentLive/BPM)
“Friends and family were bringing her stuff over and sending stuff in the post, and we had to start turning stuff down. It was amazing.”
Danielle only reported a dry throat during the previous nine months and did not experience any kicking. She had cravings for croissants, did not have a typical bump, and blamed her one-stone weight gain on lockdown.
She added: “It’s such a special feeling to bring another life into this world. It took me a long time to wrap my head around it but I look at her now and think ‘how did I create you?’.
"It was an amazing experience and she is amazing.
“I would like to thank all the staff at County Hospital and the Royal Stoke University Hospital. After I had her I stayed in the maternity unit for about four days and the midwives and staff were amazing.”
Image: StokeonTrentLive/BPM) StokeonTrentLive/BPM)
Stuart says the whole thing was 'surreal'.
The 36-year-old said: “My first reaction was just shock. I got to the hospital to see what was going on and it was all a bit surreal.
“The shock stayed with me until we went into the operating theatre and then there was this overwhelming thing happening and it was really amazing.
“I was incredibly proud when I held her in my arms. I couldn't believe what had happened.
“We weren't expecting to be able to have children so there was nothing we were really looking at. Our lives have completely changed.”