thedailymirror--2020-02-25--Gary Neville pays tribute to Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Gary Neville has heaped praise on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , claiming that the Arsenal star deserves to be considered as a Premier League great .
The 30-year-old moved his goal tally for the league campaign to 17 after scoring twice during his side 's 3-2 win over Everton on Sunday .
It saw the Gunners captain move level with Leicester 's Jamie Vardy as the joint top scorer in England 's top flight this season after he shared the golden boot with Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane a year ago .
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta outlined Aubameyang 's importance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Neville believes it is time that the forward is recognised as one of the world 's top players .
`` You talk about Arsenal lacking character and lacking leadership , I think this guy has got everything you 'd want , '' said the former Manchester United defender on Sky Sports Monday Night Football .
`` There 's a bit of Ian Wright in him , a bit of nastiness .
`` His interviews after a game he shows personality and character , he works hard off the ball , works hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at his minutes per goal in Premier League history , Aguero at the top , Harry Kane , Henry , he 's [ Aubameyang ] one minute behind Henry .
`` Okay Henry played over a longer period of time , [ but ] he 's ahead of Salah , van Nistelrooy , Jesus who has a great record at Man City mainly off the bench .
`` It 's unbelievable his performance over two and a half years .
He 's not mentioned as world class , he 's not mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think we have to . ''
Aubameyang has scored 49 goals and provided 10 assists in the Premier League since joining Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund for £56million in January 2018 .
Neville admitted that he was among those to have doubts over the Gabon international following his arrival in North London , but said that has changed .
He added : `` I think the doubts have got to be removed now on Aubameyang .
I feel he does n't get appreciated anywhere as near as much as he should do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the point now where you could argue that he is the top goalscorer in the Premier League over the last couple of seasons .
`` He 's one of the best players we 've got in the Premier League , but for some reason he does n't quite get the credit and the plaudits that others get .
`` I think even Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial get more air time than him because of the Manchester United link but his quality performances are at the highest level .
`` We 're all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's been absolutely sensational , and he now needs to be given the credit he deserves . ''

The 30-year-old moved his Premier League goal tally for the season to 17 after scoring twice during the Gunners' 3-2 win over Everton on Sunday
Gary Neville has heaped praise on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, claiming that the Arsenal star deserves to be considered as a Premier League great.
The 30-year-old moved his goal tally for the league campaign to 17 after scoring twice during his side's 3-2 win over Everton on Sunday.
It saw the Gunners captain move level with Leicester's Jamie Vardy as the joint top scorer in England's top flight this season after he shared the golden boot with Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane a year ago.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta outlined Aubameyang's importance after the victory at the Emirates Stadium and Neville believes it is time that the forward is recognised as one of the world's top players.
"You talk about Arsenal lacking character and lacking leadership, I think this guy has got everything you'd want," said the former Manchester United defender on Sky Sports Monday Night Football.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"There's a bit of Ian Wright in him, a bit of nastiness.
"His interviews after a game he shows personality and character, he works hard off the ball, works hard on the ball, and if you look at his minutes per goal in Premier League history, Aguero at the top, Harry Kane, Henry, he's [Aubameyang] one minute behind Henry.
"Okay Henry played over a longer period of time, [but] he's ahead of Salah, van Nistelrooy, Jesus who has a great record at Man City mainly off the bench.
"It's unbelievable his performance over two and a half years. He's not mentioned as world class, we don't mention him as a Premier League great, and I think we have to."
Aubameyang has scored 49 goals and provided 10 assists in the Premier League since joining Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund for £56million in January 2018.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Neville admitted that he was among those to have doubts over the Gabon international following his arrival in North London, but said that has changed.
He added: "I think the doubts have got to be removed now on Aubameyang. I feel he doesn't get appreciated anywhere as near as much as he should do.
"I think it's getting to the point now where you could argue that he is the top goalscorer in the Premier League over the last couple of seasons.
Image: PA) PA)
"He's one of the best players we've got in the Premier League, but for some reason he doesn't quite get the credit and the plaudits that others get.
"I think even Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial get more air time than him because of the Manchester United link but his quality performances are at the highest level.
"We're all guilty of it but I think he's been absolutely sensational, and he now needs to be given the credit he deserves."


thedailymirror--2020-02-25--Kimberley Walsh says the Queen is a Girls Aloud fan and knew about their break

Kimberley Walsh has revealed that the Queen at one point may have been a fan of her famous pop group Girls Aloud .
The 38-year-old was led to believe this was the case when the group performed at the 100th anniversary of the Royal Variety Performance in 2012 and met the Queen afterwards .
Looking back on the the special moment , she recalls that the Queen , 93 , told the ladies that `` she loved our dresses and asked if we were on a break – which we had been – so she ’ d obviously done her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the female winners of reality TV show Popstars the Rivals in 2002 , also included : Cheryl TweedySarah Harding , Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts .
After a series of hits singles and albums the band took a three-year break in 2009 .
They reunited for their 10th anniversary in 2012 , with a new single and greatest hits album and then disbanded for good in 2013 .
Kimberley also spoke about the Queen 's warm nature during their brief meeting which also took place which in the year of the Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a nice warm vibe about her , she met all our eyes and didn ’ t do a fake handshake so I thought she made a real effort to connect , '' she also told the Daily Mail .
Last week mother of two Kimberley whipped Girls Aloud fans into a frenzy by dropping what they 've taken to be a major clue the the band could be about to reunite .
In the seven years since they split , eager fans have been desperate for any news that the reality TV winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clocking Kimberley 's latest post , followers believe they 've got the biggest clue yet she 's pining for the girls .
Kimberley took to Instagram during Tuesday night 's BRIT Awards to share an incredible throwback picture .
It showed the band on stage as they picked up their BRIT for best British Single for the Promise in 2009 .
The snap showed Kimberley thanking fans for their support while her bandmates shrieked excitedly behind her , while all dressed in matching white and cream ensembles .
`` Watching the Brits and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a little throw back for ya , '' said Kimberley .
Immediately after posting , celebrity mate Denise Van Outen replied : `` Reunion '' - and she was n't the only one .
`` COME BACK TOGETHER ! ''
screamed one fan in the comments .
`` Please do a reunion , '' begged another .
`` We love to see it , need that reunion for 20 years of Girls Aloud ❤ '' said a third .
Kimberley 's blast from the past comes just after bandmate Nicola Roberts revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Girls Aloud once again .
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Kimberley Walsh said that the Queen knew details about the girl band when they met the monarch backstage at the Royal Variety Performance in 2012
Kimberley Walsh says the Queen is a Girls Aloud fan and knew about their break
Kimberley Walsh has revealed that the Queen at one point may have been a fan of her famous pop group Girls Aloud.
The 38-year-old was led to believe this was the case when the group performed at the 100th anniversary of the Royal Variety Performance in 2012 and met the Queen afterwards.
Looking back on the the special moment, she recalls that the Queen, 93, told the ladies that "she loved our dresses and asked if we were on a break – which we had been – so she’d obviously done her research."
The group, formed from the female winners of reality TV show Popstars the Rivals in 2002, also included: Cheryl Tweedy Sarah Harding, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts.
After a series of hits singles and albums the band took a three-year break in 2009.
They reunited for their 10th anniversary in 2012, with a new single and greatest hits album and then disbanded for good in 2013.
Kimberley also spoke about the Queen's warm nature during their brief meeting which also took place which in the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
"She had a nice warm vibe about her, she met all our eyes and didn’t do a fake handshake so I thought she made a real effort to connect," she also told the Daily Mail.
Last week mother of two Kimberley whipped Girls Aloud fans into a frenzy by dropping what they've taken to be a major clue the the band could be about to reunite.
In the seven years since they split, eager fans have been desperate for any news that the reality TV winners might bring out new music.
After clocking Kimberley's latest post, followers believe they've got the biggest clue yet she's pining for the girls.
Kimberley took to Instagram during Tuesday night's BRIT Awards to share an incredible throwback picture.
It showed the band on stage as they picked up their BRIT for best British Single for the Promise in 2009.
The snap showed Kimberley thanking fans for their support while her bandmates shrieked excitedly behind her, while all dressed in matching white and cream ensembles.
"Watching the Brits and feeling a little nostalgic so here’s a little throw back for ya," said Kimberley.
Immediately after posting, celebrity mate Denise Van Outen replied: "Reunion" - and she wasn't the only one.
"COME BACK TOGETHER!" screamed one fan in the comments.
"Please do a reunion," begged another.
"We love to see it, need that reunion for 20 years of Girls Aloud ❤" said a third.
Kimberley's blast from the past comes just after bandmate Nicola Roberts revealed she'd be on board with reuniting Girls Aloud once again.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-25--One in six MS carers giving up more than 90 hours a week

One in six unpaid MS carers is giving up more than 90 hours a week , a leading charity claims today .
The MS Society surveyed 549 friends and family members who support a loved one living with Multiple Sclerosis .
One in three respondents said they had to give up work as a result , 41 % said they were providing more than 35 hours ’ unpaid care a week - and 16 % said they were giving up more than 90 hours .
Yet the government-issued Carer ’ s Allowance - claimed by 16 % of those in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week and has tight restrictions on taking up other paid work .
Claire Cowling , 69 , who along with her husband has supported her 38-year-old son Trevor for five years , said : “ I now spend around 70 hours a week washing , cleaning , cooking , driving , dressing sores and tying shoelaces .
“ Trevor feeds himself but can ’ t cut up his food .
He ’ s starting to have trouble going to the toilet too , and I don ’ t know what will happen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She added : “ I ’ m amazed by how much the care system has done to help , but it would collapse without people like us propping it up – and right now we ’ re pushed to breaking point .
“ We ’ re terrified what will happen when we die , and I know my son is too.
” Two in five of those surveyed between March and May 2019 said they have a long-term health condition themselves .
One in four felt socially isolated , while nearly a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a break for more than two years .
And a fifth said they were struggling on their current income .
The charity invited responses from anyone living in the UK that regular supports a family member , partner or friend with MS. Boris Johnson has promised to build a “ cross-party consensus ” this year to draw up plans for the future of social care .
Fredi Cavander-Attwood , Policy Manager at the MS Society , called for swift action .
She said : “ More than 130,000 people live with MS in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be assumed that their family and friends can plug the gaps in our broken social care system .
“ We need a fair , effective and properly funded care system across the UK so no one is forced to give up work to ensure their loved one gets proper support .
”

Claire Cowling, 69, spends more than 70 hours a week washing, cleaning, cooking, driving, dressing sores and tying shoelaces for son Trevor - and is terrified about what will happen when she dies
One in six MS carers are working more than 90 hours a week for free
One in six unpaid MS carers is giving up more than 90 hours a week, a leading charity claims today.
The MS Society surveyed 549 friends and family members who support a loved one living with Multiple Sclerosis.
One in three respondents said they had to give up work as a result, 41% said they were providing more than 35 hours’ unpaid care a week - and 16% said they were giving up more than 90 hours.
Yet the government-issued Carer’s Allowance - claimed by 16% of those in the survey - is worth just £66.15 a week and has tight restrictions on taking up other paid work.
Claire Cowling, 69, who along with her husband has supported her 38-year-old son Trevor for five years, said: “I now spend around 70 hours a week washing, cleaning, cooking, driving, dressing sores and tying shoelaces.
Image: Alex Grace Photography) Alex Grace Photography)
“Trevor feeds himself but can’t cut up his food. He’s starting to have trouble going to the toilet too, and I don’t know what will happen when he needs help with that.”
She added: “I’m amazed by how much the care system has done to help, but it would collapse without people like us propping it up – and right now we’re pushed to breaking point.
“We’re terrified what will happen when we die, and I know my son is too.”
Two in five of those surveyed between March and May 2019 said they have a long-term health condition themselves.
Image: Alex Grace Photography) Alex Grace Photography)
One in four felt socially isolated, while nearly a third (29%) had not had a break for more than two years.
And a fifth said they were struggling on their current income.
The charity invited responses from anyone living in the UK that regular supports a family member, partner or friend with MS.
Boris Johnson has promised to build a “cross-party consensus” this year to draw up plans for the future of social care.
Fredi Cavander-Attwood, Policy Manager at the MS Society, called for swift action.
She said: “More than 130,000 people live with MS in the UK, and it shouldn’t be assumed that their family and friends can plug the gaps in our broken social care system.
“We need a fair, effective and properly funded care system across the UK so no one is forced to give up work to ensure their loved one gets proper support.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-25--Love Island's Finn lets slip sexual exploits in villa - leaving Paige fuming

Finn Tapp has lets slip his sexual exploits with Paige Turley in the Love Island villa .
The winning couple , who took home a share of £25,000 each , admitted they were both surprised that 'breakfast ' happened .
Speaking after their surprise win , Paige said : `` Being in there and sharing a bed for so long and having genuine feelings , it ’ s hard to fight them . ''
Finn added : `` You go in there and you think , ‘ I ’ m not going to do it ’ , all of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re living 24/7 having genuine solid , feelings for someone and are really attracted to them !
And some of them bikinis – phwoar ! ''
Not happy with his reply , furious Paige cried : `` My dad ’ s going to read this , shut up ! ''
Finn insisted that Breakfast Club was `` all light-hearted '' when quizzed on the boys ' secret code for sexual antics .
When asked on her thoughts , Paige said : `` To be fair , that ’ s lad banter – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intellectual for the boys .
They were terrible at hiding it – I knew exactly what was going on . ''
Finn added : `` Paige give me the old eyes , so I thought , I better tell her here . ''
During the same post-villa chat , Finn confessed he was slightly concerned when Paige received the envelope containing the prize money .
On whether he thought she would keep it all , Finna said : `` When Paige opened her envelope and I saw the £50k I thought , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d get some of it ! ''
Admitting she may have made the wrong choice , Paige replied : `` Did you ?
!
I should have said ‘ I ’ ll take the £50,000 ’ and share £5,000 with you !
I would have made a joke [ about keeping it ] , but I thought , ‘ What if he seriously thinks that ’ s myanswer ?
’ I just thought , I ’ m not going to even put my foot in it ! ''
The pair had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most notably after the headline challenge , with both admitting they always like to speak their mind .
Finn explained : `` That ’ s a big thing for me – I hate going to bed in a mood or unhappy .
I hate going to bed when something ’ s still looming .
I hate it just dragging . ''
Paige added : `` I think if something needs to be said , if it plays on my mind it ’ ll get bigger and bigger and just manifest into something it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d rather just say it .
Sometimes a bit bluntly . ''
The couple are planning to move to Manchester together - with Paige admitting she does n't think her man is cut out for Glasgow .
Lewis Capaldi 's ex said : `` I totally love Scotland .
I ’ ve never had a reason to move away from it .
I think Glasgow might be a bit rough for Finn .
They ’ d eat him alive !
Ha ha !
I ’ m joking .
I think it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take him away from his comforts . ''
Giving his take , Finn replied : `` Likewise .
It ’ s a bit of a middle ground .
And Callum ’ s sold us the dream of Manchester . ''
Paige added : `` I ’ ve been on one night out to Manchester and I ’ m like , ‘ I love Manchester - let ’ s move to Manchester !
’ '' Finn admitted that he did n't want to tell Paige his real age because people usually judge him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as soon as you tell people you ’ re 20 , they don ’ t give you the time of day .
That ’ s why I didn ’ t want to tell her – and then she asked me , '' said Finn .
Insisting it is no longer an issue , Paige said : `` If you ’ d have said you were 26 , I ’ d have believed you . ''
Finn added : `` Yeah , but I don ’ t think I could have blagged that on @ @ @ @

The pair have confessed they were both surprised that 'breakfast' happened in the villa and found it hard to fight their feelings
Love Island's Finn and Paige admit to having sex in villa because of 'genuine' feelings
Finn Tapp and Paige Turley have let slip they had sex in the Love Island villa.
The winning couple, who took home a share of £25,000 each, admitted they were both surprised that 'breakfast' happened.
Speaking after their surprise win, Paige said: "Being in there and sharing a bed for so long and having genuine feelings, it’s hard to fight them."
Finn added: "You go in there and you think, ‘I’m not going to do it’, all of this, all of that, but thenyou’re living 24/7 having genuine solid, feelings for someone and are really attracted to them! And some of them bikinis – phwoar!"
Not happy with his reply, furious Paige cried: "My dad’s going to read this, shut up!"
Image: ITV) ITV)
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
Finn insisted that Breakfast Club was "all light-hearted" when quizzed on the boys' secret code for sexual antics.
When asked on her thoughts, Paige said: "To be fair, that’s lad banter – so whatever.
"The code was intellectual for the boys. They were terrible at hiding it – I knew exactly what was going on."
Finn added: "Paige give me the old eyes, so I thought, I better tell her here."
Image: ITV) ITV)
During the same post-villa chat, Finn confessed he was slightly concerned when Paige received the envelope containing the prize money.
On whether he thought she would keep it all, Finna said: "When Paige opened her envelope and I saw the £50k I thought, ‘Oh no!’ but I knew I’d get some of it!"
Admitting she may have made the wrong choice, Paige replied: "Did you?! I should have said ‘I’ll take the £50,000’ and share £5,000 with you! I would have made a joke [about keeping it], but I thought, ‘What if he seriously thinks that’s myanswer?’ I just thought, I’m not going to even put my foot in it!"
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
The pair had some fiery disagreements in the villa, most notably after the headline challenge, with both admitting they always like to speak their mind.
Finn explained: "That’s a big thing for me – I hate going to bed in a mood or unhappy. I hate going to bed when something’s still looming. I hate it just dragging."
Paige added: "I think if something needs to be said, if it plays on my mind it’ll get bigger and bigger and just manifest into something it doesn’t need to. I’d rather just say it. Sometimes a bit bluntly."
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
The couple are planning to move to Manchester together - with Paige admitting she doesn't think her man is cut out for Glasgow.
Lewis Capaldi's ex said: "I totally love Scotland. I’ve never had a reason to move away from it. I think Glasgow might be a bit rough for Finn. They’d eat him alive! Ha ha! I’m joking. I think it would be a bit unfair of me to take him away from his comforts."
Giving his take, Finn replied: "Likewise. It’s a bit of a middle ground. And Callum’s sold us the dream of Manchester."
Paige added: "I’ve been on one night out to Manchester and I’m like, ‘I love Manchester - let’s move to Manchester!’"
Image: ITV) ITV)
Finn admitted that he didn't want to tell Paige his real age because people usually judge him.
"I’ve always felt, as soon as you tell people you’re 20, they don’t give you the time of day. That’s why I didn’t want to tell her – and then she asked me," said Finn.
Insisting it is no longer an issue, Paige said: "If you’d have said you were 26, I’d have believed you."
Finn added: "Yeah, but I don’t think I could have blagged that on national TV."


thedailymirror--2020-02-25--EastEnders' Dotty Cotton rumbles Ian Beale's killer secret as message discovered

EastEnders ' Dotty Cotton makes a shocking discovery next week , in the fallout to Dennis Rickman 's tragic death .
The teenager was killed on the boat crash on Friday , drowning after Ian Beale failed to save him .
What Walford residents do n't currently know is that Ian had locked Dennis in the locker room on the lower deck of the boat ahead of the crash , after discovering his bullying towards son Bobby Beale .
When the boat began to fill with water , Ian raced back down to save him and managed to free him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were then separated and left fighting for their lives as a huge wave swept them away , leading to Dennis drowning .
Next week , and Dotty wants answers from Ian as she remains suspicious .
She knew Ian had gone to the boat to have it out with Dennis over the bullying , before both of them went missing .
In upcoming scenes on the BBC soap , his son Peter Beale gives him the cold shoulder believing he might be responsible for Dennis ' death .
Later on in the week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it 's Dotty who ends up growing closer to the truth .
When Shirley tells her she 's closing The Arches , Dotty finds the garage business phone with a load of messages about jobs needing doing .
Before she listens to them , Ian tracks her down and warns her to keep what she knows to herself .
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Shortly after , Dotty hears a message that changes everything leaving her reeling .
While having lunch with Bex , one voicemail stops her in her tracks causing her to rush out .
She finds Ian and plays it out to him , with Dennis heard pleading for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room .
But what will she do with the information , and will Ian be forced to confess all to Dennis ' grieving mum Sharon ?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm , and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders spoilers have confirmed Dotty Cotton could find out what Ian Beale did in the lead-up to Dennis Rickman's death
EastEnders' Dotty Cotton makes a shocking discovery next week, in the fallout to Dennis Rickman's tragic death.
The teenager was killed on the boat crash on Friday, drowning after Ian Beale failed to save him.
What Walford residents don't currently know is that Ian had locked Dennis in the locker room on the lower deck of the boat ahead of the crash, after discovering his bullying towards son Bobby Beale.
When the boat began to fill with water, Ian raced back down to save him and managed to free him from the room.
But the pair were then separated and left fighting for their lives as a huge wave swept them away, leading to Dennis drowning.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Next week, and Dotty wants answers from Ian as she remains suspicious.
She knew Ian had gone to the boat to have it out with Dennis over the bullying, before both of them went missing.
In upcoming scenes on the BBC soap, his son Peter Beale gives him the cold shoulder believing he might be responsible for Dennis' death.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Matt Burlem/Amy Sharp) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Matt Burlem/Amy Sharp)
Later on in the week, after he hears his dad out, it's Dotty who ends up growing closer to the truth.
When Shirley tells her she's closing The Arches, Dotty finds the garage business phone with a load of messages about jobs needing doing.
Before she listens to them, Ian tracks her down and warns her to keep what she knows to herself.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
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Shortly after, Dotty hears a message that changes everything leaving her reeling.
While having lunch with Bex, one voicemail stops her in her tracks causing her to rush out.
She finds Ian and plays it out to him, with Dennis heard pleading for Ian to let him out of the room.
But what will she do with the information, and will Ian be forced to confess all to Dennis' grieving mum Sharon?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-02-25--EastEnders spoilers 'confirm' Bex Fowler's exit storyline in boat tragedy fallout

EastEnders spoilers have teased how Bex Fowler will leave the BBC soap , after actress Jasmine Armfield quit the role .
Bex almost died last week amid the boat crash , after taking contaminated pills .
She suffered an overdose and collapsed on the boat , with Kush Kazemi and Kat Moon battling to save her .
Bex did survive amid fears from fans she would be the character killed off during the dramatic week of episodes .
It was Dennis Rickman who lost his life , drowning in tragic scenes .
The events spur Bex on to do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Walford .
Next week , Sonia and Martin Fowler 's daughter makes the decision to go travelling .
She confides in Kat about her hopes , unsure how her parents will react .
But she 's not quite expecting Martin and Sonia 's reactions when she does tell them her plans .
They 're not pleased given her recent troubles , and Sonia goes to lengths to stop her .
As Bex continues to try and win them over , she realises her mum has taken her passport .
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Sonia 's adamant that she 's not making the right decision , leading to Martin trying to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Jack who intervene though , and call her out for not letting Bex live her life .
Sonia finally sees sense after further comments from Bex , with her giving Bex her blessing .
With the character bowing out soon it seems her exit storyline has been revealed .
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm , and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

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EastEnders has hinted how Bex Fowler will leave the BBC soap, after fans feared she'd be killed off
EastEnders spoilers have teased how Bex Fowler will leave the BBC soap, after actress Jasmine Armfield quit the role.
Bex almost died last week amid the boat crash, after taking contaminated pills.
She suffered an overdose and collapsed on the boat, with Kush Kazemi and Kat Moon battling to save her.
Bex did survive amid fears from fans she would be the character killed off during the dramatic week of episodes.
It was Dennis Rickman who lost his life, drowning in tragic scenes.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The events spur Bex on to do something with her life, and move away from Walford.
Next week, Sonia and Martin Fowler's daughter makes the decision to go travelling.
She confides in Kat about her hopes, unsure how her parents will react.
Image: BBC) BBC)
But she's not quite expecting Martin and Sonia's reactions when she does tell them her plans.
They're not pleased given her recent troubles, and Sonia goes to lengths to stop her.
As Bex continues to try and win them over, she realises her mum has taken her passport.
Image: BBC / Jack Barnes) BBC / Jack Barnes)
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Sonia's adamant that she's not making the right decision, leading to Martin trying to make her see sense.
It's Max and Jack who intervene though, and call her out for not letting Bex live her life.
Sonia finally sees sense after further comments from Bex, with her giving Bex her blessing.
With the character bowing out soon it seems her exit storyline has been revealed.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-25--Max and Keira’s law will become active within weeks, Government confirm

Max and Keira ’ s law will come into force within weeks the Government have announced as Health Secretary Matt Hancock paid tribute to them both .
The new legislation means everyone in England will be understood to be a donor when they die unless they opt out following a four-year Mirror campaign .
And it ensures our poster boy Max Johnson , 12 , and his heart donor Keira Ball , who died in a tragic accident aged nine , will go down in history .
Max spoke of his hope that the new law will help to save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see it making that difference , ” said the schoolboy , of Winsford , Cheshire .
“ I hope families tell one another what they want if the worst should happen .
“ That will make it so much easier for transplant teams to approach them.
” He added : “ When you are waiting for a transplant , every day counts .
By remembering Keira in this way , she will go on to help save even more lives.
” His dad Paul , 45 , a civil servant , paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Life crusade delivered with “ determination , skill and integrity ” .
The Government said the new law will mean up to 700 extra transplants each year by 2023 , helping thousands of people across the UK .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted too many people lose their lives waiting for an organ .
“ I ’ m incredibly proud of the action we are taking with this new law , ” he added .
“ This is an important step forward in making organ donation easier and more available to those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the brave campaigning of families such as Max and Keira ’ s , whose tireless work on this issue has made a huge difference.
” The Organ Donation ( Deemed Consent ) Bill 2017-19 passed the last crucial hurdle in the House of Lords last February .
It was guided through by Labour stalwarts Geoffrey Robinson , Dan Jarvis and Lord Hunt of Kings Heath , who said : “ I ’ m delighted that we are going full speed ahead with the campaign .
“ Through organ donations , hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life improved for thousands more.
” He paid tribute to our readers for helping to inspire a change ‘ that will mean so much to so many people ’ .
The new law will come into force on May 20 .
Jacob West , Director of Healthcare Innovation at the British Heart Foundation , told how more than 300 people in the UK are waiting for a heart or a heart and lung transplant , ‘ not knowing when or if they will receive their new organ ’ .
“ Max and Keira @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change in legislation that will offer hope to these people and their families.
” Former health minister Jackie Doyle-Price , added : “ At long last it is here .
`` This is just the start , it is not the end .
People must be prompted to think about this , especially people from ethnic minorities .
“ Though they are less inclined to give , their need is greater.
” Former PM Theresa May named after the law after Max and Keira , who tragically lost her life in a car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Devon in 2017 .
The Mirror campaign was supported by her parents Joe and Loanna .
Laura Beattie , 31 , of Stretford , Manchester , is one of almost 6,000 people in UK waiting for a donor .
She has cystic fibrosis , and needs a lung transplant .
“ It would make an absolutely massive difference in all aspects of my life , ” she said .
“ I really hope the law change encourages more people to even just consider organ donation .
A transplant is my only option now.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donation and Transplantation for NHS Blood and Transplant , said most people do support donation in principle , yet only around four in 10 have actually registered their decision .

Following the Mirror's historic four-year campaign, everyone in England will now be recognised as a donor unless they officially declare otherwise - and it's all thanks to two very special children, Max and Keira
Everyone will be an organ donor by default within weeks - thanks to two special children
Max and Keira’s law will come into force within weeks the Government have announced as Health Secretary Matt Hancock paid tribute to them both.
The new legislation means everyone in England will be understood to be a donor when they die unless they opt out following a four-year Mirror campaign.
And it ensures our poster boy Max Johnson, 12, and his heart donor Keira Ball, who died in a tragic accident aged nine, will go down in history.
Max spoke of his hope that the new law will help to save countless lives. “I would love to see it making that difference,” said the schoolboy, of Winsford, Cheshire. “I hope families tell one another what they want if the worst should happen.
“That will make it so much easier for transplant teams to approach them.” He added: “When you are waiting for a transplant, every day counts. By remembering Keira in this way, she will go on to help save even more lives.”
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
His dad Paul, 45, a civil servant, paid tribute to our Change the Law for Life crusade delivered with “determination, skill and integrity”. The Government said the new law will mean up to 700 extra transplants each year by 2023, helping thousands of people across the UK.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted too many people lose their lives waiting for an organ. “I’m incredibly proud of the action we are taking with this new law,” he added. “This is an important step forward in making organ donation easier and more available to those who need it.
“I pay tribute to the brave campaigning of families such as Max and Keira’s, whose tireless work on this issue has made a huge difference.” The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill 2017-19 passed the last crucial hurdle in the House of Lords last February.
It was guided through by Labour stalwarts Geoffrey Robinson, Dan Jarvis and Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, who said: “I’m delighted that we are going full speed ahead with the campaign.
Image: Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror) Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)
“Through organ donations, hundreds of lives are saved, and quality of life improved for thousands more.” He paid tribute to our readers for helping to inspire a change ‘that will mean so much to so many people’.
The new law will come into force on May 20. Jacob West, Director of Healthcare Innovation at the British Heart Foundation, told how more than 300 people in the UK are waiting for a heart or a heart and lung transplant, ‘not knowing when or if they will receive their new organ’.
“Max and Keira’s Law is a life saving change in legislation that will offer hope to these people and their families.” Former health minister Jackie Doyle-Price, added: “At long last it is here.
"This is just the start, it is not the end. People must be prompted to think about this, especially people from ethnic minorities.
“Though they are less inclined to give, their need is greater.”
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
Former PM Theresa May named after the law after Max and Keira, who tragically lost her life in a car accident near her home in Barnstaple, Devon in 2017.
The Mirror campaign was supported by her parents Joe and Loanna.
Laura Beattie, 31, of Stretford, Manchester, is one of almost 6,000 people in UK waiting for a donor.
She has cystic fibrosis, and needs a lung transplant.
“It would make an absolutely massive difference in all aspects of my life,” she said.
“I really hope the law change encourages more people to even just consider organ donation. A transplant is my only option now.”
Anthony Clarkson, Director of Organ Donation and Transplantation for NHS Blood and Transplant, said most people do support donation in principle, yet only around four in 10 have actually registered their decision.


thedailymirror--2020-02-25--Ready Steady Cook return with Rylan Clark-Neal to feature blind contestant

The returning Ready Steady Cook hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal is to feature a blind contestant .
Rylan , 31 , who is bringing the BBC1 show back after 10 years , said : “ Alex is fully blind and was just unbelievable in the kitchen .
“ He wasn ’ t treated any differently to any other contestant .
The first thought I had was , ignorantly , how is he going to get on with the chopping ?
How is he going to get on with the gas hob ?
Is it going to be dangerous ?
Absolutely not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we learnt from him.
” Gadgets used by Alex Pepper include stickers to locate the centre of hobs , and a beeping device to fill pans .
Rylan , who appeared on Celebrity MasterChef , said he had spoken to former hosts Ainsley Harriott and Fern Britton .
“ They were so lovely , they told me to make it my own , ” he said .
The show will premiere on March 2 , 2020 , on BBC One at 4.30pm .
The series will run for five episodes and each instalment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They shall air from Monday to Friday , with a focus on minimising food waste , reducing plastic , and budget cooking for the family .
The return of the beloved cooking show comes at a personally difficult time for the star following the loss of his friend Caroline Flack , who took her own life on February 15 .
Rylan was hosting his weekly Rylan On Saturday when he received the news .
He tweeted : `` Apologies for the last 15 mins of my show .
I ’ d been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still am in complete shock .
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EXCLUSIVE: Rylan Clark-Neal will host the return of Ready Steady Cook when it makes its comeback next month and there's a very special contestant coming our way
The returning Ready Steady Cook hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal is to feature a blind contestant.
Rylan, 31, who is bringing the BBC1 show back after 10 years, said: “Alex is fully blind and was just unbelievable in the kitchen.
“He wasn’t treated any differently to any other contestant. The first thought I had was, ignorantly, how is he going to get on with the chopping? How is he going to get on with the gas hob? Is it going to be dangerous? Absolutely not, because there’s little things we learnt from him.”
Gadgets used by Alex Pepper include stickers to locate the centre of hobs, and a beeping device to fill pans.
Rylan, who appeared on Celebrity MasterChef, said he had spoken to former hosts Ainsley Harriott and Fern Britton . “They were so lovely, they told me to make it my own,” he said.
The show will premiere on March 2, 2020 , on BBC One at 4.30pm.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Ama) Dave Benett/Getty Images for Ama)
The series will run for five episodes and each instalment shall run for 45 minutes in length.
They shall air from Monday to Friday, with a focus on minimising food waste, reducing plastic, and budget cooking for the family.
The return of the beloved cooking show comes at a personally difficult time for the star following the loss of his friend Caroline Flack , who took her own life on February 15.
Rylan was hosting his weekly Rylan On Saturday when he received the news.
He tweeted: "Apologies for the last 15 mins of my show . I’d been informed of the news and was and still am in complete shock.
"Gutted. So sad. Sleep well Flack x".
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thedailymirror--2020-02-25--Coronation Street spoiler pics show Sarah Platt and Adam Barlow's gorgeous wedding

It 's set to be the next big Coronation Street wedding of the century .
Sarah Platt ( Tina O'Brien ) is a sight for sore eyes in a stunning feathery dress at her 1920s-style wedding .
Corrie ’ s Adam Barlow ( Sam Robertson ) proposed to Sarah last December and , as shown in these first pictures , the pair tie the knot in a Manchester hotel .
Her half-brother Nick Tilsey ( Ben Price ) and brother David Platt ( Jack P. Shepherd ) walk her down the aisle .
But the businesswoman ’ s happiness is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bethany Platt ( Lucy Fallon ) , seen here as a bridesmaid , will be leaving the Street .
Later in the wedding episodes , Daniel Osbourne , whose wife Sinead died from cancer in October , goes drinking in the Rovers then turns up outside Bethany ’ s flat and shouts up to her window proposing they get married .
Considering Bethany will soon be departing the cobbles , we do n't expect it to work out well .
Fallon wrote on social media after her leaving party : `` It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years ago , I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in . ''
She added : `` I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail platt a friend .
But here we are ... and I ’ m grateful for every single second of it . ''
Will Bethany get her happy ending ?
And will Daniel end up heartbroken once more ?
Meanwhile , William Roache 's Ken Barlow may be off the Street , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new set pics show him filming on location .
New images show 87-year-old Bill filming at Colshaw Hall Country estate - a lavish , rustic-looking home surrounded by beautiful gardens .
What do you think will happen on the big day for Sarah and Adam ?
Let us know in the comments below .

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Coronation Street will show heartwarming and heartbreaking scenes as Sarah Platt and Adam Barlow tie the knot but Bethany Platt's exit awaits
It's set to be the next big Coronation Street wedding of the century.
Sarah Platt ( Tina O'Brien ) is a sight for sore eyes in a stunning feathery dress at her 1920s-style wedding.
Corrie’s Adam Barlow ( Sam Robertson ) proposed to Sarah last December and, as shown in these first pictures, the pair tie the knot in a Manchester hotel.
Her half-brother Nick Tilsey (Ben Price) and brother David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) walk her down the aisle.
But the businesswoman’s happiness is soon to be shattered as her daughter Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon), seen here as a bridesmaid, will be leaving the Street.
Later in the wedding episodes, Daniel Osbourne, whose wife Sinead died from cancer in October, goes drinking in the Rovers then turns up outside Bethany’s flat and shouts up to her window proposing they get married.
Considering Bethany will soon be departing the cobbles, we don't expect it to work out well.
Fallon wrote on social media after her leaving party: "It’s so crazy to me that 5 years ago, I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in."
She added: "I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail platt a friend. But here we are... and I’m grateful for every single second of it."
Will Bethany get her happy ending? And will Daniel end up heartbroken once more?
Meanwhile, William Roache's Ken Barlow may be off the Street, but he's not off the show as new set pics show him filming on location.
New images show 87-year-old Bill filming at Colshaw Hall Country estate - a lavish, rustic-looking home surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Coronation Street continues on ITV on Wednesday.
What do you think will happen on the big day for Sarah and Adam? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-02-24--Eddie Jones hails Owen Farrell's captaincy and takes another swipe at critics

Eddie Jones used Owen Farrell as a stick with which to beat his critics in the aftermath of England ’ s impressive win over Ireland .
The Red Rose skipper was superb in his 22nd match in charge , kicking everything and setting the belligerent tone for a 14th win in the armband .
“ Captaincy is hard , ” said Jones .
“ You have a room of all different sorts of people , all different wants and you have to try to find the same page for them .
“ That takes experience and Owen is not even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every game he captains , he gets a little bit better.
” Jones said the Ireland game was less about what Farrell did on the Twickenham pitch as off it in the run-up to the game .
“ It was outstanding how he led the team in the lead-up and we saw that when the players got on the field , ” said the Australian .
“ We had great focus .
We had great clarity about how we wanted to play and , as a result , you can play with great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great job.
” Jones could have left it there , but was unable to resist a swipe at the media - days after being forced to apologise to a reporter for an inappropriate remark .
“ Remember last week he could n't captain , ” he said .
“ People who read the papers told me that was the problem with him .
He could n't captain.
” There was ONE piece , three weeks ago , which did claim Farrell is the wrong man for the job .
It was written by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a blanket view that Farrell ‘ can ’ t captain ’ is plain wrong .
Jones was not finished .
Asked whether his remark that ‘ England could have “ declared ” at half-time had it been cricket ’ summed up how far ahead of Ireland he felt his team really were , he went again .
“ It ’ s probably a throwaway line , mate , '' he said .
`` I probably need to apologise for it again .
Sorry , sorry , sorry .
`` I know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything that ’ s a little bit different here so I ’ ll apologise .
I ’ ll apologise for making a comment that ’ s not in the rugby sense .
Apologies.
” There was more .
Did he truly believe rookie flanker Ben Earl can play Test rugby in the backs as he claimed on the eve of the game ?
“ 100 per cent , ” he said .
“ But you ’ re not allowed to say these things in rugby , because then you become a trash talker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” England have the second of two days off today .
The pause in proceedings has probably come at a good time .

“Remember last week he couldn't captain? People who read the papers told me that was the problem with him. He couldn't captain. He's doing a great job"
Eddie Jones used Owen Farrell as a stick with which to beat his critics in the aftermath of England’s impressive win over Ireland.
The Red Rose skipper was superb in his 22nd match in charge, kicking everything and setting the belligerent tone for a 14th win in the armband.
“Captaincy is hard,” said Jones. “You have a room of all different sorts of people, all different wants and you have to try to find the same page for them.
“That takes experience and Owen is not even two years into the job. But every game he captains, he gets a little bit better.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Jones said the Ireland game was less about what Farrell did on the Twickenham pitch as off it in the run-up to the game.
“It was outstanding how he led the team in the lead-up and we saw that when the players got on the field,” said the Australian.
“We had great focus. We had great clarity about how we wanted to play and, as a result, you can play with great energy. He’s doing a great job.”
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Jones could have left it there, but was unable to resist a swipe at the media - days after being forced to apologise to a reporter for an inappropriate remark.
“Remember last week he couldn't captain,” he said. “People who read the papers told me that was the problem with him. He couldn't captain.”
There was ONE piece, three weeks ago, which did claim Farrell is the wrong man for the job. It was written by a former England fly-half. To suggest there is a blanket view that Farrell ‘can’t captain’ is plain wrong.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Jones was not finished. Asked whether his remark that ‘England could have “declared” at half-time had it been cricket’ summed up how far ahead of Ireland he felt his team really were, he went again.
“It’s probably a throwaway line, mate," he said. "I probably need to apologise for it again. Sorry, sorry, sorry.
"I know you’re not allowed to say anything that’s a little bit different here so I’ll apologise. I’ll apologise for making a comment that’s not in the rugby sense. Apologies.”
Image: PA) PA)
There was more. Did he truly believe rookie flanker Ben Earl can play Test rugby in the backs as he claimed on the eve of the game?
“100 per cent,” he said. “But you’re not allowed to say these things in rugby, because then you become a trash talker and an idiot and all those things.”
England have the second of two days off today. The pause in proceedings has probably come at a good time.


thedailymirror--2020-02-24--Gerard Pique on why he'd take Lionel Messi over Diego Maradona ahead of Napoli vs Barcelona

Gerard Pique had best prepare for boos from the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday night , after declaring that he would choose Lionel Messi over Diego Maradona .
Maradona remains a legend in Naples after leading Napoli to their only Serie A title during his time at the club .
To this day the World Cup winner continues to be feted by Neapolitans , with shrines around the city continuing to pay homage to the great No.10 .
And ever since Lionel Messi arrived on the scene as a precocious teenager some 16 years ago , he has had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Messi , now Barcelona ’ s club captain , leads the Catalan giants out in the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday night at the ground which Maradona used to call home .
And while ex-Manchester United defender turned World Cup winner Pique is full of praise , he believes Messi ’ s consistency and longevity has seen him surpass El Diego .
“ Everything has already been said about Maradona , he is a unique player who has given a lot to the sport .
He went to Barcelona and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be remembered forever .
If , however , you ask me for a comparison between Maradona and Leo , I choose the consistency of Messi , considering his magic for so many years .
“ I haven ’ t talked to Leo about playing in the San Paolo .
He will surely be happy to play in a new stadium for him and for his history .
“ The most important thing however , is to leave here with a good result.
” Pique and Barca have not faced Napoli in Italy during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homegrown centre-back is more than aware of the threat posed by the hosts .
“ We have to fear many things from Napoli , they didn ’ t start the season well , but they have continued to improve in the last few weeks , ” said Pique in his pre-game press conference .
“ They have very good players like Dries Mertens , Lorenzo Insigne and Arkadiusz Milik .
They can give us problems if we go on to the pitch with the wrong mentality .
“ We will try to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important to score .
”

Barcelona face Napoli in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday night, where Lionel Messi takes to the field at Diego Maradona's former home
Gerard Pique on why he'd take Lionel Messi over Diego Maradona ahead of Napoli vs Barcelona
Gerard Pique had best prepare for boos from the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday night, after declaring that he would choose Lionel Messi over Diego Maradona.
Maradona remains a legend in Naples after leading Napoli to their only Serie A title during his time at the club.
To this day the World Cup winner continues to be feted by Neapolitans, with shrines around the city continuing to pay homage to the great No.10.
And ever since Lionel Messi arrived on the scene as a precocious teenager some 16 years ago, he has had to make do with comparisons to his compatriot.
Messi, now Barcelona’s club captain, leads the Catalan giants out in the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday night at the ground which Maradona used to call home.
And while ex-Manchester United defender turned World Cup winner Pique is full of praise, he believes Messi’s consistency and longevity has seen him surpass El Diego.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images) Image: Allsport) Allsport)
“Everything has already been said about Maradona, he is a unique player who has given a lot to the sport. He went to Barcelona and also to Napoli.
“He will be remembered forever. If, however, you ask me for a comparison between Maradona and Leo, I choose the consistency of Messi, considering his magic for so many years.
“I haven’t talked to Leo about playing in the San Paolo. He will surely be happy to play in a new stadium for him and for his history.
“The most important thing however, is to leave here with a good result.”
Pique and Barca have not faced Napoli in Italy during the Champions league era, but the homegrown centre-back is more than aware of the threat posed by the hosts.
“We have to fear many things from Napoli, they didn’t start the season well, but they have continued to improve in the last few weeks,” said Pique in his pre-game press conference.
“They have very good players like Dries Mertens, Lorenzo Insigne and Arkadiusz Milik. They can give us problems if we go on to the pitch with the wrong mentality.
“We will try to play our game, and it will be important to score.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-24--Inside gorgeous home Ant and Dec gifted to a family following their heartache

TV favourites Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have made dreams come true on Saturday Night Takeaway .
On Saturday , it was the turn of Petra and Simon Williams to get the keys to a beautiful brand new home in front of a television audience of millions watching the ITV show .
On the Bellway Home 's Moorfields estate near Gosford Park , the pair were delivered a picture-perfect house .
Their beautiful home had its interiors decked out by Q Interiors with aid from Darcey 's Dreams `` right-hand man '' and Petra 's best friend Nikki Pinchen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ master for the couple , a colourful dinosaur room for Bailey , two , as well as a twin room for sisters Emilia Page , five , and Layla-Grace , three .
Ant and Dec had already ensured the youngest son 's room was painted in bright colours and followed a dinosaur theme to ensure the little one settled into his new room .
The little girls ' twin bedroom was kitted out with pink beds with toys resting on their duvets .
Petra and Simon have also said they will keep a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late daughter Darcey .
`` We 've got so many things of Darcey 's that will come over here - her blankets , her teddies , the kids have their memory boxes and their 'Darcey bunnies ' , the sibling link teddies which remind them of her , which they love , '' said Petra .
Simon revealed to the Newcastle Chronicle Live : `` I do n't think it will sink in until we 've got the kids running around in here , the dog settled in - then it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to move in following a whirlwind weekend .
Petra said : `` It 's just a dream come true .
You never in your wildest dreams think you 're going to find yourself on Saturday Night Takeaway , being handed the keys to your own house . ''
Bellway developers were set to award a home to a family in need of one as it turns out , Ant and Dec knew just the people .
Petra has set up a charity named Darcey 's Dream to support bereaved siblings following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 2017 .
Petra noted the astonishing impact being featured on Saturday Night Takeaway has had on their charity .
Simon works hard to provide for his family as a delivery driver meaning time is precious for the pair .
Ant and Dec 's Saturday Night Takeaway continues on ITV on Saturday .

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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made dreams come true on Saturday Night Takeaway as they awarded Petra and Simon Williams a new home
Inside gorgeous home Ant and Dec gifted to a family following their heartache
TV favourites Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have made dreams come true on Saturday Night Takeaway.
On Saturday, it was the turn of Petra and Simon Williams to get the keys to a beautiful brand new home in front of a television audience of millions watching the ITV show.
On the Bellway Home's Moorfields estate near Gosford Park, the pair were delivered a picture-perfect house.
Their beautiful home had its interiors decked out by Q Interiors with aid from Darcey's Dreams "right-hand man" and Petra's best friend Nikki Pinchen.
It boasted of three bedrooms - the master for the couple, a colourful dinosaur room for Bailey, two, as well as a twin room for sisters Emilia Page, five, and Layla-Grace, three.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Ant and Dec had already ensured the youngest son's room was painted in bright colours and followed a dinosaur theme to ensure the little one settled into his new room.
The little girls' twin bedroom was kitted out with pink beds with toys resting on their duvets.
Petra and Simon have also said they will keep a special place in their home for their late daughter Darcey.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle) Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
"We've got so many things of Darcey's that will come over here - her blankets, her teddies, the kids have their memory boxes and their 'Darcey bunnies', the sibling link teddies which remind them of her, which they love," said Petra.
Simon revealed to the Newcastle Chronicle Live: "I don't think it will sink in until we've got the kids running around in here, the dog settled in - then it will be ours."
The lovebirds were all set to move in following a whirlwind weekend.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle) Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Petra said: "It's just a dream come true. You never in your wildest dreams think you're going to find yourself on Saturday Night Takeaway, being handed the keys to your own house."
Bellway developers were set to award a home to a family in need of one as it turns out, Ant and Dec knew just the people.
Petra has set up a charity named Darcey's Dream to support bereaved siblings following the heartbreaking death of daughter Darcey Leigh from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in 2017.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle) Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
Petra noted the astonishing impact being featured on Saturday Night Takeaway has had on their charity.
Simon works hard to provide for his family as a delivery driver meaning time is precious for the pair.
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway continues on ITV on Saturday.


thedailymirror--2020-02-24--Six Nations title race could face disruption due to spread of coronavirus

The Six Nations title race could be thrown into turmoil after doubts were raised over Ireland ’ s home match with Italy going ahead due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The game is scheduled for Saturday week with the Irish joint second in the table , four points behind France whom they play on the final weekend .
But Irish minister for health Simon Harris said : “ This situation is evolving .
There will be some big decisions that have to be made in the coming days including mass gatherings .
“ Most particularly , I ’ m thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s due to take place in the not-too distant future.
” The last time the championship faced major disruption was in 2001 when the Foot and Mouth crisis forced the postponement of Ireland ’ s three home games until the following autumn .
Last weekend ’ s Italy-Scotland clash in the women 's Six Nations was called off , Pro14 matches this weekend in Italy involving Ulster and the Ospreys have already gone and there are worries about England ’ s Six Nations finale in Rome on March 14 .
Despite growing concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s deputy chef de Mission Paul Ford insists there is no immediate threat to the Olympics .
“ We ’ re following the situation , working closely with all the appropriate authorities , ” he said .
“ But everything we ’ re hearing is that the Games are on track and will happen in the summer .
“ We ’ re five months away so it ’ s a long period of time .
There ’ s no point getting into a hypothetical discussion around ifs , buts and maybes .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken to the highest level inside Japanese government , IOC and World Health authorities to ensure what is right and appropriate for everyone .
”

“This situation is evolving. There will be some big decisions that have to be made in the coming days including mass gatherings. Most particularly, I’m thinking of the Ireland-Italy rugby game." Irish minister for health Simon Harris
Six Nations title race could face disruption due to spread of coronavirus
The Six Nations title race could be thrown into turmoil after doubts were raised over Ireland’s home match with Italy going ahead due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The game is scheduled for Saturday week with the Irish joint second in the table, four points behind France whom they play on the final weekend.
But Irish minister for health Simon Harris said: “This situation is evolving. There will be some big decisions that have to be made in the coming days including mass gatherings.
“Most particularly, I’m thinking of the Ireland-Italy rugby game that’s due to take place in the not-too distant future.”
Image: Daegu Metropolitan City Namgu/AF) Daegu Metropolitan City Namgu/AF)
The last time the championship faced major disruption was in 2001 when the Foot and Mouth crisis forced the postponement of Ireland’s three home games until the following autumn.
Last weekend’s Italy-Scotland clash in the women's Six Nations was called off, Pro14 matches this weekend in Italy involving Ulster and the Ospreys have already gone and there are worries about England’s Six Nations finale in Rome on March 14.
Despite growing concern over the virus, Team GB’s deputy chef de Mission Paul Ford insists there is no immediate threat to the Olympics.
“We’re following the situation, working closely with all the appropriate authorities,” he said. “But everything we’re hearing is that the Games are on track and will happen in the summer.
“We’re five months away so it’s a long period of time. There’s no point getting into a hypothetical discussion around ifs, buts and maybes.
“We are reassured it is being absolutely taken to the highest level inside Japanese government, IOC and World Health authorities to ensure what is right and appropriate for everyone.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-24--Trent Alexander-Arnold's vow to Liverpool fans after comeback win over West Ham

Trent Alexander-Arnold insists Liverpool will not get bored of winning and wo n't be letting up in their pursuit of a first Premier League title after being given a scare by West Ham on Monday night .
Jurgen Klopp 's men made it 18 straight top-flight wins with a 3-2 victory at Anfield .
But they had to rely on a helping hand from Lukasz Fabianski , after falling behind against David Moyes ' Hammers .
The Reds have n't lost in the league since defeat to Manchester City in January 2019 .
But there will have been moments when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unbeaten run was coming to an end , after Pablo Fornals had swept West Ham into a 2-1 lead early in the second half .
However , Fabianski let Mohamed Salah 's tame effort squeeze underneath him with 20 minutes remaining , before Sadio Mane tapped in from close range on the 80 minute mark .
The result leaves Liverpool 12 points from the title , and Alexander-Arnold insists : `` We 're happy with the win , that 's the main thing , but there 's a lot of things we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to keep going , that 's the mindset drilled into us by the manager .
It paid off in the end .
`` We 're in a good position now but we need to keep working hard .
I 'd say we 're confident more than anything and we believe in our own ability .
`` I 'd say the overwhelming feeling for everyone is the hunger to be as successful as possible , to win every game we go into .
We want to be winning everything we can . ''

Alexander-Arnold added two more assists to his total for the season as the Reds came from behind to defeat David Moyes' West Ham 3-2 at Anfield on Monday night
Trent Alexander-Arnold insists Liverpool will not get bored of winning and won't be letting up in their pursuit of a first Premier League title after being given a scare by West Ham on Monday night.
Jurgen Klopp's men made it 18 straight top-flight wins with a 3-2 victory at Anfield.
But they had to rely on a helping hand from Lukasz Fabianski, after falling behind against David Moyes' Hammers.
The Reds haven't lost in the league since defeat to Manchester City in January 2019.
But there will have been moments when home fans may well have thought that unbeaten run was coming to an end, after Pablo Fornals had swept West Ham into a 2-1 lead early in the second half.
However, Fabianski let Mohamed Salah's tame effort squeeze underneath him with 20 minutes remaining, before Sadio Mane tapped in from close range on the 80 minute mark.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The result leaves Liverpool 12 points from the title, and Alexander-Arnold insists: "We're happy with the win, that's the main thing, but there's a lot of things we need to get right.
"We just tried to keep going, that's the mindset drilled into us by the manager. It paid off in the end.
"We're in a good position now but we need to keep working hard. I'd say we're confident more than anything and we believe in our own ability.
"I'd say the overwhelming feeling for everyone is the hunger to be as successful as possible, to win every game we go into. We want to be winning everything we can."


thedailymirror--2020-02-24--Tom Cruise 'flees Italy over coronavirus fears' on Mission Impossible film set

Hollywood star Tom Cruise has reportedly fled Italy over coronavirus fears - as he abandoned the Mission Impossible film set .
The 57-year-old action superstar was allegedly forced to evacuate filming for Mission : Impossible 7 due to Venice being deemed a high-risk area by authorities .
A source told The Sun : `` There have been meetings with officials but they ’ re clear that , as far as they are concerned , there is a serious risk in the area , especially where large numbers are gathered — and this is a huge set . ''
Despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's claimed there was a decision to withdraw the film from Venice with the biggest names being shipped out as quickly as possible .
The source added : `` Many of the team are doing the same .
They don ’ t want to be around anymore .
It ’ s a frightening time . ''
Luca Zaia , President of the Veneto Region , has cancelled all cultural , sports , public events , ordered the closure of all schools and museums .
The much-loved Venice carnival has also been cancelled .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue on from the much-celebrated sixth instalment , entitled Fallout , with director Christopher McQuarrie helming the next episode in the action franchise .
In addition to Cruise reprising his role as Ethan Hunt , he will also be joined by Henry Czerny reprising his role as Eugene Kittridge from the first film .
Simon Pegg will also be back as Ethan 's sidekick Benji Dunn , with Rebecca Ferguson returning as former MI6 agent and femme fatale Ilsa Faust .
The Crown actress Vanessa Kirby will also be back as her character @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black market arms dealer .
New additions to the cast include Nicholas Hoult , Hayley Atwell , Pom Klementieff , and Shea Whigham .
It is unknown if the suspension of filming will impact the release date .
Mission : Impossible 7 is due to be released in cinemas on July 23 , 2021 .

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Hollywood star Tom Cruise has reportedly fled Italy over coronavirus fears - as he abandoned the Mission Impossible film set.
The 57-year-old action superstar was allegedly forced to evacuate filming for Mission: Impossible 7 due to Venice being deemed a high-risk area by authorities.
A source told The Sun: "There have been meetings with officials but they’re clear that, as far as they are concerned, there is a serious risk in the area, especially where large numbers are gathered — and this is a huge set."
Despite the huge expense to the evacuation, it's claimed there was a decision to withdraw the film from Venice with the biggest names being shipped out as quickly as possible.
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
The source added: "Many of the team are doing the same. They don’t want to be around anymore. It’s a frightening time."
Luca Zaia, President of the Veneto Region, has cancelled all cultural, sports, public events, ordered the closure of all schools and museums.
The much-loved Venice carnival has also been cancelled.
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
Mission: Impossible 7 was set to continue on from the much-celebrated sixth instalment, entitled Fallout, with director Christopher McQuarrie helming the next episode in the action franchise.
In addition to Cruise reprising his role as Ethan Hunt, he will also be joined by Henry Czerny reprising his role as Eugene Kittridge from the first film.
Simon Pegg will also be back as Ethan's sidekick Benji Dunn, with Rebecca Ferguson returning as former MI6 agent and femme fatale Ilsa Faust.
The Crown actress Vanessa Kirby will also be back as her character The White Widow from Fallout, a black market arms dealer.
New additions to the cast include Nicholas Hoult, Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, and Shea Whigham.
It is unknown if the suspension of filming will impact the release date.
Mirror Online have approached Tom Cruise's representatives for comment.
Mission: Impossible 7 is due to be released in cinemas on July 23, 2021.


thedailymirror--2020-02-24--Boy, 11, died in hospital after 'specific failings' in his care at A&E

An 11-year-old boy died suddenly following 'specific failings ' in his care at a hospital A & E department , an inquest was told .
Clayton Hague-Winterbottom , described by his family as full of character and a fighter , passed away three days after an 'enlargement ' of his heart revealed on an X-ray was missed by a junior doctor at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester , a coroner heard .
Dr Rida Fatima , who ordered the X-ray and looked at the images , only focused on his lungs because he had been previously diagnosed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clayton 's death heard .
She also failed to examine his swollen legs , said to be an indicator of potential heart problems .
A senior consultant cardiologist said had the enlarged heart been noted , treatment for Clayton 'could have been put in place ' .
His prognosis would have been 'poor in both the long-term and the medium-term ' but 'on the balance of probabilities ' , he would have survived , Dr Timothy Gray said .
His statement followed an internal investigation surrounding Clayton 's death initiated by the hospital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and apologised to the family as she gave evidence at the inquest .
They accepted an 'inadequate examination of his legs ' had taken place and said blood analysis and blood pressure readings should have been taken when Clayton was admitted to A & E on March 31 last year .
He died on April 3 after he collapsed at home in Oldham .
The trust also acknowledged a 'missed opportunity to identify the visible large heart borders ' on the X-ray image .
Dr Gray said Clayton 's physical examination by Dr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' were not performed , the inquest at the Phoenix Centre in Heywood , near Rochdale , was told .
Had she spotted the 'abnormality ' , he said Clayton would have been referred for specialist care .
Assistant coroner Lisa Judge said there had been a 'candid acknowledgement of very precise and specific failings in relation to Clayton 's care ' by the trust .
After a day of evidence on Monday , the assistant coroner was due to rule on her conclusions on Tuesday .
Clayton was in a wheelchair when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents , mum Sam and dad John .
He was born with a rare congenital abnormality and also had autism and epilepsy .
Dr Fatima , giving evidence at the inquest , said she was a foundation year two doctor at the time on a locum shift in the A & E department .
She said she 'did not specifically ' look at his heart on the X-ray and 'was under the impression the legs were a chronic issue ' .
Dr Fatima said when looking at the X-ray that she 'centred on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presenting complaint was about a chest infection ' .
Breaking down in tears , she apologised and told Clayton 's family : `` I am so sorry for everything you have had to go through . ''
The cause of Clayton 's death was said to be cardiac failure and pneumonia , contributed to by enlarged chambers of the heart .
Dr Nicola Penrose , a consultant in emergency medicine , said an enlarged heart in an 11-year-old was rare .
But she said there were 'absolutely , undeniable failings and omissions ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation went on to identify eight issues which contributed to his death , the inquest heard .
An action plan drawn up has identified a series of procedural changes .
Training and advice to junior doctors in A & E has increased alongside new guidelines and pathways in terms of pediatric clinical care .
Dr Fatima , who is now working at a different NHS trust , worked with Pennine Acute on the investigation and 'accepted its findings ' , the inquest heard .
Of Dr Fatima , Dr Penrose said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It has changed her clinical practice .
Giving evidence on behalf of the family Clayton 's aunt , Katie Kolade , said he 'fought from day one various different things ' .
`` He was very funny from a very young age .
He knew exactly how to pull your strings , '' she said .
`` He was full of character and very mischievous - and clever with it . ''
She said the family was told when he was young that he would n't walk , talk or see - but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and not just by us , '' she said .
The inquest heard Clayton became unwell weeks before his death and was diagnosed with gastroenteritis at a walk-in centre .
He was subsequently diagnosed with a chest infection and prescribed antibiotics by his GP on March 28 ahead of his attendance at A & E three days later .
The inquest heard the X-ray was reviewed by the radiology department on April 2 and the heart abnormality was identified .
Nurse consultant Julie Flaherty said clinicians would have been alerted but it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clayton passed away the following day .

An inquest heard that Clayton Hague-Winterbottom passed away three days after an 'enlargement' of his heart revealed on an X-ray was missed by a junior doctor at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester
Boy, 11, died in hospital after 'specific failings' in his care at A&E
An 11-year-old boy died suddenly following 'specific failings' in his care at a hospital A&E department, an inquest was told.
Clayton Hague-Winterbottom, described by his family as full of character and a fighter, passed away three days after an 'enlargement' of his heart revealed on an X-ray was missed by a junior doctor at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester, a coroner heard.
Dr Rida Fatima, who ordered the X-ray and looked at the images, only focused on his lungs because he had been previously diagnosed with a chest infection, the inquest into Clayton's death heard.
She also failed to examine his swollen legs, said to be an indicator of potential heart problems.
Image: Family submit) Family submit)
A senior consultant cardiologist said had the enlarged heart been noted, treatment for Clayton 'could have been put in place'.
His prognosis would have been 'poor in both the long-term and the medium-term' but 'on the balance of probabilities', he would have survived, Dr Timothy Gray said.
His statement followed an internal investigation surrounding Clayton's death initiated by the hospital.
Dr Rida broke down in tears and apologised to the family as she gave evidence at the inquest.
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust made a series of admissions.
They accepted an 'inadequate examination of his legs' had taken place and said blood analysis and blood pressure readings should have been taken when Clayton was admitted to A&E on March 31 last year.
He died on April 3 after he collapsed at home in Oldham.
The trust also acknowledged a 'missed opportunity to identify the visible large heart borders' on the X-ray image.
Dr Gray said Clayton's physical examination by Dr Fatima was 'inadequate' and 'routine diagnostics' were not performed, the inquest at the Phoenix Centre in Heywood, near Rochdale, was told.
Had she spotted the 'abnormality', he said Clayton would have been referred for specialist care.
Image: PA) PA)
Assistant coroner Lisa Judge said there had been a 'candid acknowledgement of very precise and specific failings in relation to Clayton's care' by the trust.
After a day of evidence on Monday, the assistant coroner was due to rule on her conclusions on Tuesday.
Clayton was in a wheelchair when he presented at the hospital with his parents, mum Sam and dad John.
He was born with a rare congenital abnormality and also had autism and epilepsy.
Dr Fatima, giving evidence at the inquest, said she was a foundation year two doctor at the time on a locum shift in the A&E department.
She said she 'did not specifically' look at his heart on the X-ray and 'was under the impression the legs were a chronic issue'.
Dr Fatima said when looking at the X-ray that she 'centred on the lungs because the majority of the presenting complaint was about a chest infection'.
Breaking down in tears, she apologised and told Clayton's family: "I am so sorry for everything you have had to go through."
The cause of Clayton's death was said to be cardiac failure and pneumonia, contributed to by enlarged chambers of the heart.
Dr Nicola Penrose, a consultant in emergency medicine, said an enlarged heart in an 11-year-old was rare.
Image: Getty Images Europe) Getty Images Europe)
But she said there were 'absolutely, undeniable failings and omissions' in Clayton's care.
The internal investigation went on to identify eight issues which contributed to his death, the inquest heard.
An action plan drawn up has identified a series of procedural changes.
Training and advice to junior doctors in A&E has increased alongside new guidelines and pathways in terms of pediatric clinical care.
Dr Fatima, who is now working at a different NHS trust, worked with Pennine Acute on the investigation and 'accepted its findings', the inquest heard.
Of Dr Fatima, Dr Penrose said: "She has reflected and learnt.
"It has changed her clinical practice.
Giving evidence on behalf of the family Clayton's aunt, Katie Kolade, said he 'fought from day one various different things'.
"He was very funny from a very young age. He knew exactly how to pull your strings," she said.
"He was full of character and very mischievous - and clever with it."
She said the family was told when he was young that he wouldn't walk, talk or see - but he did.
"He was loved and not just by us," she said.
The inquest heard Clayton became unwell weeks before his death and was diagnosed with gastroenteritis at a walk-in centre.
He was subsequently diagnosed with a chest infection and prescribed antibiotics by his GP on March 28 ahead of his attendance at A&E three days later.
The inquest heard the X-ray was reviewed by the radiology department on April 2 and the heart abnormality was identified.
Nurse consultant Julie Flaherty said clinicians would have been alerted but it was 'too late' to act on as Clayton passed away the following day.


thedailymirror--2020-02-24--Young dad dies suddenly while walking his dog after getting a McDonald's

A young dad who died suddenly while walking his dog was n't found for more than seven hours .
Ryan Johns , 27 , died as a result of a `` combination of a heart condition and having consumed a significant amount of alcohol '' in Plymouth .
The inquest , heard how he had spent most of the evening before his death with his father consuming alcohol .
The dad was `` in the region of three times over the drink-drive limit '' before getting in his dad 's car and driving to McDonald 's that evening , report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a nearby footpath while walking his dog .
He had an undiagnosed heart problem and his family are now raising awareness of his condition , hypertrophic cardiomyopath .
The condition is inherited , can not be prevented and in rare cases can cause sudden cardiac death .
The inquest , held at Plymouth Coroners ' Court , heard that Ryan had a close relationship with his father and spent the evening with him before he died .
On June 24 2019 , Ryan left his father 's house at around 9pm and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a friend .
The inquest heard Ryan 's friend did not think Ryan was `` overly drunk , '' and let Ryan borrow his car to go to McDonald 's to get something to eat .
Ryan later parked his car nearby and started to walk his dog , Dexter , down a footpath near the speedway track .
Then , `` something catastrophic has happened , '' assistant coroner Stephen Covell told the inquest .
Ryan collapsed , losing control of his dog , and fell to the floor and died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the coroner said .
Dexter was soon found by a resident in the area , having run off , but sadly Ryan was not discovered until around 5.52am the following morning .
Police and ambulance crews attended the scene , the inquest heard , and soon ruled out any third party involvement .
Ryan 's death was believed to have been `` some kind of medical episode '' at the time .
The inquest heard that Ryan 's post-mortem level of alcohol was `` in the region of three times over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use are likely to have had an impact on [ Ryan 's ] cognitive functions , '' the inquest heard .
Pathologist Dr Malcolm identified a medical cause of death as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and acute alcohol toxicity .
The coroner said Ryan died `` as a result of a combination of a heart condition and having consumed a significant amount of alcohol '' .
Speaking after the inquest , Ryan 's grandfather told the court his death came as a shock to the family .
Ryan always helped his family , his grandfather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ super fit '' .
`` I had never seen him intoxicated in my presence in my life , '' he added .
Former partner Abigail Slight , mother of Ryan 's child , said Ryan had never been intoxicated in the presence of his son , Riley , now ten .
`` He was a brilliant dad , '' she said , adding he had `` always been supportive '' .

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Tragic Ryan Johns, 27, collapsed on a path near the Plymouth Speedway track and now an inquest into his death has heard how he wasn't discovered for seven hours
Young dad dies suddenly while walking his dog after getting a McDonald's
A young dad who died suddenly while walking his dog wasn't found for more than seven hours.
Ryan Johns, 27, died as a result of a "combination of a heart condition and having consumed a significant amount of alcohol" in Plymouth.
The inquest, heard how he had spent most of the evening before his death with his father consuming alcohol.
The dad was "in the region of three times over the drink-drive limit" before getting in his dad's car and driving to McDonald's that evening, report the Plymouth Herald.
He later collapsed on a nearby footpath while walking his dog.
He had an undiagnosed heart problem and his family are now raising awareness of his condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopath.
Image: Lauren Johns) Lauren Johns)
The condition is inherited, cannot be prevented and in rare cases can cause sudden cardiac death.
The inquest, held at Plymouth Coroners' Court, heard that Ryan had a close relationship with his father and spent the evening with him before he died.
On June 24 2019, Ryan left his father's house at around 9pm and went home to the flat he shared with a friend.
The inquest heard Ryan's friend did not think Ryan was "overly drunk," and let Ryan borrow his car to go to McDonald's to get something to eat.
Ryan later parked his car nearby and started to walk his dog, Dexter, down a footpath near the speedway track. Then, "something catastrophic has happened," assistant coroner Stephen Covell told the inquest.
Ryan collapsed, losing control of his dog, and fell to the floor and died, some time between 10.23pm and 11.11pm, the coroner said.
Dexter was soon found by a resident in the area, having run off, but sadly Ryan was not discovered until around 5.52am the following morning.
Image: Plymouth Herald) Plymouth Herald)
Police and ambulance crews attended the scene, the inquest heard, and soon ruled out any third party involvement.
Ryan's death was believed to have been "some kind of medical episode" at the time.
The inquest heard that Ryan's post-mortem level of alcohol was "in the region of three times over the limit".
"Ethanol and cannabis use are likely to have had an impact on [Ryan's] cognitive functions," the inquest heard.
Pathologist Dr Malcolm identified a medical cause of death as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and acute alcohol toxicity. The coroner said Ryan died "as a result of a combination of a heart condition and having consumed a significant amount of alcohol".
He concluded an alcohol-related death.
Speaking after the inquest, Ryan's grandfather told the court his death came as a shock to the family.
Ryan always helped his family, his grandfather said, and "he always seemed super fit".
"I had never seen him intoxicated in my presence in my life," he added.
Former partner Abigail Slight, mother of Ryan's child, said Ryan had never been intoxicated in the presence of his son, Riley, now ten.
"He was a brilliant dad," she said, adding he had "always been supportive".