thedailymirror--2020-10-30--'Quiet' teen killer who murdered ex told chilling lies to cover tracks

Ellie Gould was a `` beautiful and loving '' daughter , who was adored by her friends and determined to go far in life .
The 17-year-old schoolgirl had dreams of going to university when she had finished her A-levels and learning to drive when her life was snuffed out in a horrific and brutal killing .
On May 3 last year , the picturesque Wiltshire town of Calne was shocked to its core when news started to spread that the teenager had been murdered in her own home .
Ellie had been stabbed 13 times in a brutal and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the day before , had been her boyfriend .
Thomas Griffiths , who was also 17 , then desperately tried to cover his tracks as police realised he was the one responsible for the harrowing crime .
He was convicted of jailed of the killing and sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison , which means he could be free before he 's 30 .
For Ellie 's devastated parents , Carole and Matt , Griffiths ' sentence was a double blow and they have worked tireless since their daughter 's death for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` How can one person cause so much damage , complete devastation to us , Ellie ’ s family , such deep emotional scarring to all her friends , to our friends , to the wider community , cause so much damage to so many people , and the punishment for that is 12 and a half years .
It ’ s wrong . ''
When the teen killer was sentenced , he was treated as a child reather than an adult .
Carole said : `` Somebody a day off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same way as a 10-year-old in terms of sentencing .
I ’ m just flabbergasted that a high court judge and top barristers in this country think that was correct , it just does not make sense . ''
The courageous couple are calling for sentences for domestic homicide to be treated in the same way as other homicides .
They also was the 'smart sentences ' loophole , which could let domestic murderers , like Thomas Griffiths , receive lighter sentences , be removed .
Ellie had made the decision to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could concentrate on her exams , Her heartbroken mum described her beloved daughter , saying : `` She was on the brink of adulthood , she was blossoming into this beautiful young lady , she was working hard at school studying hard for her A-levels , she ’ d just got herself a little job waitressing with the National Trust ; she was learning to drive , and she was looking at universities . ''
Her dad , Matt , added : `` She was very much like her mother .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always say that – a lovely child .
She knew her own mind from a very young age , very determined .
`` She was great fun and obviously grew up into a beautiful , kind , loving young lady . ''
School pal Tilda Offen said : `` Something just jumped out to me , like she was just so quirky .
There was something about her where you just fell in love with her instantly . ''
Another friend , Ellie Welling , added : `` She was just so real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the time .
She was so funny , so bubbly , everyone loved her . ''
Ellie and Griffiths had been dating for three months before her brutal murder .
To her friends , he seemed ” like a ‘ normal ’ and ‘ quiet ’ boy and there was nothing to suggest that he would go on to kill .
Ellie Welling said : `` Normal , honestly .
He was just your normal boy .
You would never have thought he could have even hurt a fly . ''
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Harriet Adams , added : `` I think we only saw the quiet side of him , because maybe he was intimidated by the big personalities in our group but she told us he was a lot more caring and open and louder and funnier and more outgoing when he was with her . ''
After murdering Ellie in her kitchen , Griffiths fled the scene but all the evidence pointed to him as a person of interest and police arrested him on suspicion of Ellie ’ s murder .
As Detective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation , remembers a callous Griffiths attempted to lie himself out of the situation .
He explained : `` When he was seen by officers , he was displaying marks , fresh marks down his face , which looked like scratch marks .
They looked like classic defence wounds and based on that quite rightly he was arrested on suspicion of murder of Ellie Gould .
“ His initial kind of response upon being arrested was ‘ is my girlfriend ok , I haven ’ t seen her today ?
’ So he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foundations down of his lies and deceit.
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Thomas Griffiths was just 17 when he murdered his ex-girlfriend Ellie Gould in a brutal stabbing - he will likely be freed from prison before he's 30 and her parents want tougher sentences so no other family has to go through what they have
Ellie Gould was a "beautiful and loving" daughter, who was adored by her friends and determined to go far in life.
The 17-year-old schoolgirl had dreams of going to university when she had finished her A-levels and learning to drive when her life was snuffed out in a horrific and brutal killing.
On May 3 last year, the picturesque Wiltshire town of Calne was shocked to its core when news started to spread that the teenager had been murdered in her own home.
Ellie had been stabbed 13 times in a brutal and frenzied attack by the teenager who, until the day before, had been her boyfriend.
Thomas Griffiths, who was also 17, then desperately tried to cover his tracks as police realised he was the one responsible for the harrowing crime.
Image: PA) PA)
He was convicted of jailed of the killing and sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison, which means he could be free before he's 30.
For Ellie's devastated parents, Carole and Matt, Griffiths' sentence was a double blow and they have worked tireless since their daughter's death for a change in the law.
Carole said: "How can one person cause so much damage, complete devastation to us, Ellie’s family, such deep emotional scarring to all her friends, to our friends, to the wider community, cause so much damage to so many people, and the punishment for that is 12 and a half years. It’s wrong."
When the teen killer was sentenced, he was treated as a child reather than an adult.
Carole said: "Somebody a day off their 18th birthday cannot be treated the same way as a 10-year-old in terms of sentencing. I’m just flabbergasted that a high court judge and top barristers in this country think that was correct, it just does not make sense."
Image: PA) PA)
The courageous couple are calling for sentences for domestic homicide to be treated in the same way as other homicides.
They also was the 'smart sentences' loophole, which could let domestic murderers, like Thomas Griffiths, receive lighter sentences, be removed.
Ellie had made the decision to end her relationship with Griffiths so she could concentrate on her exams,
Her heartbroken mum described her beloved daughter, saying: "She was on the brink of adulthood, she was blossoming into this beautiful young lady, she was working hard at school studying hard for her A-levels, she’d just got herself a little job waitressing with the National Trust; she was learning to drive, and she was looking at universities."
Her dad, Matt, added: "She was very much like her mother. She was just – well, a father would always say that – a lovely child. She knew her own mind from a very young age, very determined.
Image: PA) PA)
"She was great fun and obviously grew up into a beautiful, kind, loving young lady."
Ellie's friends echo her parents grief.
School pal Tilda Offen said: "Something just jumped out to me, like she was just so quirky. There was something about her where you just fell in love with her instantly."
Another friend, Ellie Welling, added: "She was just so real with everyone; she was just Ellie all the time. She was so funny, so bubbly, everyone loved her."
Ellie and Griffiths had been dating for three months before her brutal murder.
Image: Gould Family /SWNS.COM) Gould Family /SWNS.COM)
To her friends, he seemed ” like a ‘normal’ and ‘quiet’ boy and there was nothing to suggest that he would go on to kill.
Ellie Welling said: "Normal, honestly. He was just your normal boy. You would never have thought he could have even hurt a fly."
Another one of the tragic teen's friends, Harriet Adams, added: "I think we only saw the quiet side of him, because maybe he was intimidated by the big personalities in our group but she told us he was a lot more caring and open and louder and funnier and more outgoing when he was with her."
After murdering Ellie in her kitchen, Griffiths fled the scene but all the evidence pointed to him as a person of interest and police arrested him on suspicion of Ellie’s murder.
As Detective Superintendent Jim Taylor, who led the investigation, remembers a callous Griffiths attempted to lie himself out of the situation.
He explained: "When he was seen by officers, he was displaying marks, fresh marks down his face, which looked like scratch marks. They looked like classic defence wounds and based on that quite rightly he was arrested on suspicion of murder of Ellie Gould.
“His initial kind of response upon being arrested was ‘is my girlfriend ok, I haven’t seen her today?’ So he is immediately already trying to lay the foundations down of his lies and deceit.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-30--Rare blue moon will appear tomorrow - how to see Halloween event from the UK

If you ’ re a fan of stargazing , make sure you book tomorrow evening off in your diary .
On Saturday evening - which also happens to be Halloween - a rare blue moon is set to appear , and you don ’ t want to miss it !
Blue moons usually only come every two or three years , with the next not appearing until 31 August 2023 .
Contrary to popular belief , a blue moon has nothing to do with the colour of the moon .
Instead , it ’ s all to do with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
NASA explained : “ According to modern folklore , a Blue Moon is the second full moon in a calendar month .
Usually months have only one full moon , but occasionally a second one sneaks in .
“ Full moons are separated by 29 days , while most months are 30 or 31 days long ; so it is possible to fit two full moons in a single month .
This happens every two and a half years , on average.
” The Halloween blue moon will be visible from most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and South America , Africa , all of Europe and much of Asia .
Thankfully , the blue moon will be visible all evening from the UK , and you don ’ t need any special equipment to see it .
Speaking to CNET , astronomy educator Jeffrey Hunt said : `` Walk outside , and take a look.
” However , taking a photo of the blue moon isn ’ t as easy as you might expect .
Mr Hunt added : “ When the moon is photographed with a smartphone the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attachment will help make the moon larger . ''
If you miss the Halloween Blue Moon , unfortunately you ’ ve got a while to wait until the next one .
The next blue moons are set to appear on 31 August 2023 , 31 May 2026 and 31 December 2028 .

On Saturday evening - which also happens to be Halloween - a rare blue moon is set to appear, and you don’t want to miss it!
Rare blue moon will appear tomorrow - how to see Halloween event from the UK
If you’re a fan of stargazing, make sure you book tomorrow evening off in your diary.
On Saturday evening - which also happens to be Halloween - a rare blue moon is set to appear, and you don’t want to miss it!
Blue moons usually only come every two or three years, with the next not appearing until 31 August 2023.
Contrary to popular belief, a blue moon has nothing to do with the colour of the moon. Instead, it’s all to do with the timing of full moons during the year.
NASA explained: “According to modern folklore, a Blue Moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. Usually months have only one full moon, but occasionally a second one sneaks in.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
“Full moons are separated by 29 days, while most months are 30 or 31 days long; so it is possible to fit two full moons in a single month. This happens every two and a half years, on average.”
The Halloween blue moon will be visible from most areas around the world, including North and South America, Africa, all of Europe and much of Asia.
Thankfully, the blue moon will be visible all evening from the UK, and you don’t need any special equipment to see it.
Speaking to CNET, astronomy educator Jeffrey Hunt said: "Walk outside, and take a look.”
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However, taking a photo of the blue moon isn’t as easy as you might expect.
Mr Hunt added: “When the moon is photographed with a smartphone the results can be disappointing. A telephoto attachment will help make the moon larger."
If you miss the Halloween Blue Moon, unfortunately you’ve got a while to wait until the next one.
The next blue moons are set to appear on 31 August 2023, 31 May 2026 and 31 December 2028.


thedailymirror--2020-10-30--Man 'left without cold water' for five years 'denied basic human right'

A man claims he has been without running cold water in his flat for five years .
Andrew Duff , 54 , said the problems started as soon as he moved into his home , which he claims have been brushed `` under the carpet '' by his landlord .
He said he immediately complained about the lack of cold water as soon as he moved in , but he no longer pays the £100 a month for building services because the problem has still not been fixed .
Mr Duff said he stopped paying the fee after two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him with a debt of £1,500 .
Eventually , the problem was discovered to be caused by the hot and cold pipes being too close together in the building ’ s plumbing , Liverpool Echo reports .
In February , housing association LIVV Housing Group carried out work by installing a 'chill blaster ' in an attempt to rectify the ongoing problem .
Mr Duff said he wanted to give the repairs a chance to work but at the start of lockdown , he said the company switched off the installed machine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was switched back on in June but he said the problem with warm water coming out of his cold tap persists .
He said : “ About a month ago I asked for somebody to come to test the temperature of my water .
“ I was sitting on my couch reading the ECHO and he was standing there testing it for ages so I said , 'everything all right mate ? '
“ He said , 'no lad , your water 's contaminated ' '' .
Mr Duff claims he was told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease , however LIVV Housing confirmed while there is a problem with the temperature of his water , he is not at risk .
According to the Health and Safety Executive , the temperature of water coming out of the cold tap should not exceed 20C .
Mr Duff claims that when his water was tested a month ago - every day for two weeks - the temperature was consistently above 20C and the highest recorded temperature came out as 27.7C .
He said : “ They 're still doing nothing about it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They 're denying me the basic human right of cold water .
Plus I 've got kidney disease and I need water .
“ I do n't complain about a lot but this is wrong.
” Mr Duff claims it is also not just himself affected by the problem and said many other tenants in the building choose to buy bottled water rather than drink from the cold taps .
A spokesperson for LIVV Housing Group said : “ We are aware of the issue at Crawford Gardens and have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solution , which has been hampered to a degree by the impact of coronavirus and we chose to keep our customers safe during the lockdown period by not allowing contractors to enter the building .
“ Further work to rectify the situation is ongoing and we are confident that we will deliver a permanent solution in the coming weeks .
“ We have been working closely with Mr Duff and have provided him with a regular supply of bottled water on a daily basis and we will continue to do so until a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have tested the water numerous times and can confirm that there is no risk of Legionnaires with the water supply to Mr Duff ’ s property .
”

Andrew Duff, 54, said he has never had running cold water at his flat since moving in five years ago, and claims he immediately complained as soon as he moved in
Man 'left without cold water' for five years says he's been 'denied basic human right'
A man claims he has been without running cold water in his flat for five years.
Andrew Duff, 54, said the problems started as soon as he moved into his home, which he claims have been brushed "under the carpet" by his landlord.
He said he immediately complained about the lack of cold water as soon as he moved in, but he no longer pays the £100 a month for building services because the problem has still not been fixed.
Mr Duff said he stopped paying the fee after two years of living there, which has left him with a debt of £1,500.
Eventually, the problem was discovered to be caused by the hot and cold pipes being too close together in the building’s plumbing, Liverpool Echo reports.
Image: Andrew Duff / Liverpool Echo) Andrew Duff / Liverpool Echo)
In February, housing association LIVV Housing Group carried out work by installing a 'chill blaster' in an attempt to rectify the ongoing problem.
Mr Duff said he wanted to give the repairs a chance to work but at the start of lockdown, he said the company switched off the installed machine.
After another complaint, the chill blaster was switched back on in June but he said the problem with warm water coming out of his cold tap persists.
He said: “About a month ago I asked for somebody to come to test the temperature of my water.
Image: Andrew Duff / Liverpool Echo) Andrew Duff / Liverpool Echo)
“I was sitting on my couch reading the ECHO and he was standing there testing it for ages so I said, 'everything all right mate?'
“He said, 'no lad, your water's contaminated'".
Mr Duff claims he was told he could be at risk of Legionnaires disease, however LIVV Housing confirmed while there is a problem with the temperature of his water, he is not at risk.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, the temperature of water coming out of the cold tap should not exceed 20C.
Mr Duff claims that when his water was tested a month ago - every day for two weeks - the temperature was consistently above 20C and the highest recorded temperature came out as 27.7C.
He said: “They're still doing nothing about it, they think it's a joke.
Image: Andrew Duff / Liverpool Echo) Andrew Duff / Liverpool Echo)
“They're denying me the basic human right of cold water. Plus I've got kidney disease and I need water.
“I don't complain about a lot but this is wrong.”
Mr Duff claims it is also not just himself affected by the problem and said many other tenants in the building choose to buy bottled water rather than drink from the cold taps.
A spokesperson for LIVV Housing Group said: “We are aware of the issue at Crawford Gardens and have been working with our customers to find a solution, which has been hampered to a degree by the impact of coronavirus and we chose to keep our customers safe during the lockdown period by not allowing contractors to enter the building.
“Further work to rectify the situation is ongoing and we are confident that we will deliver a permanent solution in the coming weeks.
“We have been working closely with Mr Duff and have provided him with a regular supply of bottled water on a daily basis and we will continue to do so until a permanent solution is in place.
“We have tested the water numerous times and can confirm that there is no risk of Legionnaires with the water supply to Mr Duff’s property.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-30--Asda, Aldi and Sainsbury's shoppers issued salmonella warning over eggs

Shoppers have been warned that some of the eggs on sale recently at Asda , Aldi and Sainsbury 's could be contaminated with salmonella .
Shoppers have been urged to check the best before dates on theirs now , to make sure they 're not at risk .
The Food Standard Agency warned : `` A very small number of the above eggs may be contaminated with salmonella , due to it being found in the environment .
The eggshell surface might also be contaminated .
`` Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever , diarrhoea and abdominal cramps .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who thinks they might have bought one of the affected packs .
`` As a precaution , consumers are advised to thoroughly cook the eggs listed in the table above , this means the egg yolks and whites should not be eaten runny .
This will eliminate salmonella and avoid risk of illness , '' the FSA said .
• Asda Large Free Range Eggs pack of 12 - Best before : October 30 , 2020 • Merevale Medium Free Range Eggs pack of six - Best before : November 4 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's pack of six - Best before : October 30 , 2020 , November 5 , 2020 .
• Large Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury 's pack of six - Best before : October 30 , 2020 , November 5 , 2020 .
• Very Large Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury 's pack of six - Best before : October 30 , 2020 , November 1 , 2020 , November 5 , 2020 .
• Medium Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury 's pack of 12 - Best before : November 1 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Large Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury 's pack of 12 - Best before : October 30 , 2020 , November 1 , 2020 , November 4 , 2020 , November 5 , 2020 .
• Mixed Size Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury 's pack of 15 - Best before : October 30 , 2020 • Basics Mixed Size Barn Eggs pack of 15 - Best before : November 1 , 2020 • J. James Mixed Size Free Range Eggs pack of 10 - Best before : November 1 , 2020 , November 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Only the eggs listed above sold at the stores in the table are affected .
`` No other eggs sold by these retailers or eggs sold at other shops are affected .
`` There is no need to change your shopping habits for eggs or your usual cooking habits for eggs not listed above . ''
In general , shoppers were also told to follow good hygiene and egg handling practices for eggs and associated packaging , including : • storing eggs in the fridge until use • using eggs by the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equipment effectively after use , including the fridge • washing hands thoroughly after handling of eggs , including packaging and eggshells What to do if you think you 've been affected '' Anyone who is concerned about symptoms should contact their GP or out of hours service in the first instance , '' the FSA said .
`` Consumers who wish to return the potentially affected eggs should contact the store from where they bought them for further information . ''

Packs of British Lion eggs sold at Asda, Aldi and Sainsbury's carry a risk of salmonella contamination - potentially leading to fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps - here are the affected batches and what you can do to stay safe
Shoppers have been warned that some of the eggs on sale recently at Asda, Aldi and Sainsbury's could be contaminated with salmonella.
Shoppers have been urged to check the best before dates on theirs now, to make sure they're not at risk.
The Food Standard Agency warned: "A very small number of the above eggs may be contaminated with salmonella, due to it being found in the environment. The eggshell surface might also be contaminated.
"Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps."
There was also advice to anyone who thinks they might have bought one of the affected packs.
"As a precaution, consumers are advised to thoroughly cook the eggs listed in the table above, this means the egg yolks and whites should not be eaten runny. This will eliminate salmonella and avoid risk of illness," the FSA said.
Image: Getty Images/Tetra images RF) Getty Images/Tetra images RF)
The affected eggs are all from batch 1UK15270 - which will be printed on the eggs - they have the following best before dates:
Asda
Asda Large Free Range Eggs pack of 12 - Best before: October 30, 2020
Aldi
Merevale Medium Free Range Eggs pack of six - Best before: November 4, 2020
Sainsbury's
Medium Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury's pack of six - Best before: October 30, 2020, November 5, 2020.
Best before: October 30, 2020, November 5, 2020. Large Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury's pack of six - Best before: October 30, 2020, November 5, 2020.
Best before: October 30, 2020, November 5, 2020. Very Large Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury's pack of six - Best before: October 30, 2020, November 1, 2020, November 5, 2020.
Best before: October 30, 2020, November 1, 2020, November 5, 2020. Medium Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury's pack of 12 - Best before: November 1, 2020, November 5, 2020.
Best before: November 1, 2020, November 5, 2020. Large Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury's pack of 12 - Best before: October 30, 2020, November 1, 2020, November 4, 2020, November 5, 2020.
Best before: October 30, 2020, November 1, 2020, November 4, 2020, November 5, 2020. Mixed Size Free Range Eggs by Sainsbury's pack of 15 - Best before: October 30, 2020
Best before: October 30, 2020 Basics Mixed Size Barn Eggs pack of 15 - Best before: November 1, 2020
Best before: November 1, 2020 J. James Mixed Size Free Range Eggs pack of 10 - Best before: November 1, 2020, November 5, 2020
The FSA added: "Only the eggs listed above sold at the stores in the table are affected.
"No other eggs sold by these retailers or eggs sold at other shops are affected.
"There is no need to change your shopping habits for eggs or your usual cooking habits for eggs not listed above."
In general, shoppers were also told to follow good hygiene and egg handling practices for eggs and associated packaging, including:
storing eggs in the fridge until use
using eggs by the best before date
cleaning surfaces and kitchen equipment effectively after use, including the fridge
washing hands thoroughly after handling of eggs, including packaging and eggshells
What to do if you think you've been affected
"Anyone who is concerned about symptoms should contact their GP or out of hours service in the first instance," the FSA said.
"Consumers who wish to return the potentially affected eggs should contact the store from where they bought them for further information."


thedailymirror--2020-10-30--Solskjaer sounds Arsenal warning as he prepares for 100th Man Utd game

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United are back on course as the 1999 treble hero prepares to take the wheel for the 100th time .
Parachuted into the Old Trafford hotseat initially as a temporary replacement for Jose Mourinho in December 2018 , the Norwegian has been on a rollercoaster ride as he attempts to get the club back to the top .
October has been a microcosm of such highs and lows , with the month starting with a chastening 6-1 home loss to Tottenham and ending in a jaw-dropping 5-0 Champions League win against RB Leipzig .
United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mikel Arteta 's Arsenal on Sunday , when Solskjaer - to his shock - will reach a century of matches in charge .
`` Arsenal is always going to be difficult because they are a very good team with a good manager , who 's got some great ideas on how football should be played and I 'm looking forward to it , '' the United boss said .
`` I am surprised it 's 100 .
It 's gone really quickly , even though a lot has happened .
`` So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 with a good performance and a result .
I 've enjoyed it so far . ''
Solskjaer led United to third in the Premier League and three cup semi-finals in his first full season in the hotseat , but a truncated pre-season laid the foundations for a stumbling start to 2020/21 .
Skipper Harry Maguire admitted it felt like they `` were in a big crisis '' after the home defeats to Crystal Palace and Spurs , but there has been a heartening response to the concerning performances .
`` Well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 6-1 would have to get a response and , of course , it has been dealt with internally , '' Solskjaer said .
`` We 've tweaked a couple of things , we 've got players fit and I think the manner of defeat was n't something that we should ever have to be confronted with again .
`` Then again , things happen in football these days but the response has been fantastic and that 's what I 'm concerned about .
We wanted to finish that off as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Solskjaer underlined the need to keep working and developing ahead of the Old Trafford encounter with Arsenal , who United will face without Alex Telles after the deadline-day signing tested positive for Covid-19 .
There are no other fresh concerns for the Norwegian to contend with , nor is there the chance for him to utilise or safeguard the squad as effectively as he would like as this unrelenting season continues .
While five substitutes are allowed to be used in European competition , Premier League clubs voted against its implementation having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer cap his 100th game as United boss with a victory over Arsenal ?
Have your say here .
`` 100 per cent ( I would like to have seen it ) and I do n't understand and can not believe that the vote went against because we have to look after the players , '' Solskjaer said .
`` We have to think about the players because this season is the most demanding season of all .
`` I can see the point why clubs voted against but if you take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footballers and their mental and physical health , I think the only sensible solution would have been to give us the opportunity to rest a few more .
`` We have already seen loads of injuries in the Premier League .
I know Pep has been talking about it , other managers .
`` We as managers , as clubs , as staff , medical staff , we have to look after them .
`` That 's why we have to rest players at certain times so , yeah , I would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' United have so many options to call from that internationals Sergio Romero and Phil Jones were omitted from the Premier League and Champions League squads .
`` Sergio has just come back into training this week , so he 's started his pre-season work and is working to get to his peak fitness with the goalkeepers , '' he said .
`` Phil has been injured and he 's had an operation and he 's working really hard to be back .
He 'll hopefully get fit during December .
`` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're injured you ca n't really be in the squad , can you ?
He 's working really diligently and he 'll be coming back soon . ''
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Solskjaer is desperate to mark the personal milestone of 100 games in charge of the Red Devils with a victory as the Gunners visit Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United are back on course as the 1999 treble hero prepares to take the wheel for the 100th time.
Parachuted into the Old Trafford hotseat initially as a temporary replacement for Jose Mourinho in December 2018, the Norwegian has been on a rollercoaster ride as he attempts to get the club back to the top.
October has been a microcosm of such highs and lows, with the month starting with a chastening 6-1 home loss to Tottenham and ending in a jaw-dropping 5-0 Champions League win against RB Leipzig.
United kick-off November with a home clash against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal on Sunday, when Solskjaer - to his shock - will reach a century of matches in charge.
"Arsenal is always going to be difficult because they are a very good team with a good manager, who's got some great ideas on how football should be played and I'm looking forward to it," the United boss said.
Image: Eamonn and James Clarke) Eamonn and James Clarke)
"I am surprised it's 100. It's gone really quickly, even though a lot has happened.
"So, let's hope I can celebrate number 100 with a good performance and a result. I've enjoyed it so far."
Solskjaer led United to third in the Premier League and three cup semi-finals in his first full season in the hotseat, but a truncated pre-season laid the foundations for a stumbling start to 2020/21.
Skipper Harry Maguire admitted it felt like they "were in a big crisis" after the home defeats to Crystal Palace and Spurs, but there has been a heartening response to the concerning performances.
"Well, I think any result as brutal as a 6-1 would have to get a response and, of course, it has been dealt with internally," Solskjaer said.
Image: Eamonn and James Clarke) Eamonn and James Clarke)
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"We've tweaked a couple of things, we've got players fit and I think the manner of defeat wasn't something that we should ever have to be confronted with again.
"Then again, things happen in football these days but the response has been fantastic and that's what I'm concerned about. We wanted to finish that off as soon as we could and just move forward."
Solskjaer underlined the need to keep working and developing ahead of the Old Trafford encounter with Arsenal, who United will face without Alex Telles after the deadline-day signing tested positive for Covid-19.
There are no other fresh concerns for the Norwegian to contend with, nor is there the chance for him to utilise or safeguard the squad as effectively as he would like as this unrelenting season continues.
While five substitutes are allowed to be used in European competition, Premier League clubs voted against its implementation having used it during Project Restart.
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"100 per cent (I would like to have seen it) and I don't understand and cannot believe that the vote went against because we have to look after the players," Solskjaer said.
"We have to think about the players because this season is the most demanding season of all.
"I can see the point why clubs voted against but if you take a step back and think about these professional footballers and their mental and physical health, I think the only sensible solution would have been to give us the opportunity to rest a few more.
"We have already seen loads of injuries in the Premier League. I know Pep has been talking about it, other managers.
"We as managers, as clubs, as staff, medical staff, we have to look after them.
"That's why we have to rest players at certain times so, yeah, I would have liked to have had five subs."
United have so many options to call from that internationals Sergio Romero and Phil Jones were omitted from the Premier League and Champions League squads.
"Sergio has just come back into training this week, so he's started his pre-season work and is working to get to his peak fitness with the goalkeepers," he said.
"Phil has been injured and he's had an operation and he's working really hard to be back. He'll hopefully get fit during December.
"That was a natural thing, when you're injured you can't really be in the squad, can you? He's working really diligently and he'll be coming back soon."
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thedailymirror--2020-10-30--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims Phil Jones may make surprise return to Man Utd team

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opened to door for Phil Jones to make a surprise return to the Manchester United team after Christmas .
Jones made just two Premier League appearances last season and has not played at all since January after suffering with injury issues .
He was left out of both United 's Premier League and Champions League squads , but has continued his rehabilitation and could be fit by December .
And speaking ahead of United 's game against Arsenal this weekend , Solskjaer appeared to suggest Jones could still have a part to play this season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's had an operation and he 's working really hard to be back .
He 'll hopefully get fit during December , '' Solskjaer said .
`` That was a natural thing , when you 're injured you ca n't really be in the squad , can you ?
He 's working really diligently and he 'll be coming back soon . ''
United 's centre-back issues are no secret , and the return of Jones could add another option to their limited choices at the back .
Meanwhile Solskjaer will be celebrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Red Devils against the Gunners on Saturday , and he appeared confident going into the clash .
`` Arsenal is always going to be difficult because they are a very good team with a good manager , who 's got some great ideas on how football should be played and I 'm looking forward to it , '' he added .
`` I am surprised it 's 100 .
It 's gone really quickly , even though a lot has happened .
`` So , let 's hope I can celebrate number 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I 've enjoyed it so far . ''
United will be looking to continue their fine recent form , having picked up three wins and a draw since their 6-1 humiliation against Tottenham at Old Trafford at the start of the month .
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The 28-year-old centre-back was left out of both United's Premier League and Champions League squad as he recovers from injury
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opened to door for Phil Jones to make a surprise return to the Manchester United team after Christmas.
Jones made just two Premier League appearances last season and has not played at all since January after suffering with injury issues.
He was left out of both United's Premier League and Champions League squads, but has continued his rehabilitation and could be fit by December.
And speaking ahead of United's game against Arsenal this weekend, Solskjaer appeared to suggest Jones could still have a part to play this season.
"Phil has been injured and he's had an operation and he's working really hard to be back. He'll hopefully get fit during December," Solskjaer said.
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"That was a natural thing, when you're injured you can't really be in the squad, can you? He's working really diligently and he'll be coming back soon."
United's centre-back issues are no secret, and the return of Jones could add another option to their limited choices at the back.
Meanwhile Solskjaer will be celebrating his 100th game in charge of the Red Devils against the Gunners on Saturday, and he appeared confident going into the clash.
"Arsenal is always going to be difficult because they are a very good team with a good manager, who's got some great ideas on how football should be played and I'm looking forward to it," he added.
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"I am surprised it's 100. It's gone really quickly, even though a lot has happened.
"So, let's hope I can celebrate number 100 with a good performance and a result. I've enjoyed it so far."
United will be looking to continue their fine recent form, having picked up three wins and a draw since their 6-1 humiliation against Tottenham at Old Trafford at the start of the month.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-30--Dr Hilary's Christmas lockdown warning over massive problem for Government

Good Morning Britain 's Dr Hilary Jones has sounded a warning to those expecting the government to backdown over Covid restrictions this Christmas .
He has told Tories the UK must go into another lockdown to save thousands of lives .
Millions are concerned about Christmas with households not permitted to mix in many areas across the UK .
But Dr Hilary says any climb down over the festive period could have serious consequences .
Allowing families to gather even for two days could set things back further , he believes .
He said : `` There is huge popularity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Christmas .
`` There is talk about two-week lockdown before Christmas , the two days off , then back into lockdown .
`` But the virus only takes a matter of minutes or even seconds to spread . ''
He added : `` If we look in Europe the epicentre of the pandemic according to the WHO , we are following France and Germany they are going into lockdown .
`` The figures are brutal , and they are here as well .
`` There is an increased number of people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think there is massive cause for concern . ''
On Thursday , the UK coronavirus hospital death toll went by 258 amid a 'critical point ' warning .
It is the biggest daily rise in hospital deaths in five months .
Patients who died in English hospitals were aged between 27 and 101 with one , aged 63 , having no known underlying health conditions .
On Thursday , presenter Ben Shepherd asked Dr Hilary if he thinks it 's only a matter of time before we go into another full national lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afraid I do , because we are not adequately and quickly enough controlling the number of cases , they are still rising .
`` We put some areas into Tier 3 , and the situation would be worse if we had n't done that .
`` Unless we stop different households getting together , the R rate is going to increase and the situation is going to get worse .
`` We have to be more draconian , and I 'm sure people understand that in order to get a control of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen . ''

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Good Morning Britain's Dr Hilary strongly believes another national lockdown is urgently needed as scientists warn 85,000 people could die in the second Covid wave
Good Morning Britain 's Dr Hilary Jones has sounded a warning to those expecting the government to backdown over Covid restrictions this Christmas.
He has told Tories the UK must go into another lockdown to save thousands of lives.
Millions are concerned about Christmas with households not permitted to mix in many areas across the UK.
But Dr Hilary says any climb down over the festive period could have serious consequences.
Allowing families to gather even for two days could set things back further, he believes.
He said: "There is huge popularity for idea of families to be together for Christmas.
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"There is talk about two-week lockdown before Christmas, the two days off, then back into lockdown.
"But the virus only takes a matter of minutes or even seconds to spread."
He added: "If we look in Europe the epicentre of the pandemic according to the WHO, we are following France and Germany they are going into lockdown.
"The figures are brutal, and they are here as well.
"There is an increased number of people in hospital and on ventilators.
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"I think there is massive cause for concern."
On Thursday, the UK coronavirus hospital death toll went by 258 amid a 'critical point' warning.
It is the biggest daily rise in hospital deaths in five months.
Patients who died in English hospitals were aged between 27 and 101 with one, aged 63, having no known underlying health conditions.
On Thursday, presenter Ben Shepherd asked Dr Hilary if he thinks it's only a matter of time before we go into another full national lockdown.
He replied: "I am afraid I do, because we are not adequately and quickly enough controlling the number of cases, they are still rising.
"We put some areas into Tier 3, and the situation would be worse if we hadn't done that.
"Unless we stop different households getting together, the R rate is going to increase and the situation is going to get worse.
"We have to be more draconian, and I'm sure people understand that in order to get a control of the virus, this is what has to happen."
* Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Sam Smith insists they 'don't play by the rule book' and will date any gender

Singer Sam Smith has told that their dating life is n't limited to one gender .
The 28-year-old , best known for tracks like Stay With Me and The Writing 's On The Wall , said it 's `` freeing to not be limited to one category of person . ''
Sam , who last year came out as gender non-binary and adopted pronouns `` they/them '' , has always been open about their love life , and said they 've `` never really played by the rule book . ''
They told The Sun : `` I 've never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book .
I love people and whoever I fall for , that 's who I fall for .
I do n't know who that 's going to be .
`` Now I do n't know what gender they will be , to be quite honest , and that 's a freeing thing - to not be limited to one category of person .
I just fall in love with whoever I fall in love with . ''
Sam added that it 's `` hard '' to date as a celeb , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' bad experiences on the dating scene .
Last year saw Sam come out as non-binary to fans , writing at the time : `` Today is a good day so here goes .
I 've decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM .
`` After a lifetime of being at war with my gender I 've decided to embrace myself for who I am , inside and out… '' A pal of the singer said : `` This is a decision Sam has thought long and hard about , including doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The friend added : `` First the request is going out to mates and then it will be passed on to the music industry too . ''
And opening up on hopes of starting a family , they recently revealed they want kids by the time they turn 35 .
Chatting with Apple Music 's Zane Lowe , Sam shared : `` I want kids .
I want all of it .
I want to have kids .
`` I want to be with the kids and I want to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day .
I want to be mummy . ''
Sam added : `` I 'm definitely going to do that at some point , but I 've still got more in me .
I 've still got ambition .
`` I try and settle it down all the time and play it down , but I 'm ambitious and I would still want to sing to people and do this job .
It 's an amazing feeling . ''

Sam Smith has told that it's 'freeing' not to be limited to one gender when deciding who to date as they insist 'I just fall in love with whoever I fall in love with'
Sam Smith insists they 'don't play by the rule book' and will date any gender
Singer Sam Smith has told that their dating life isn't limited to one gender.
The 28-year-old, best known for tracks like Stay With Me and The Writing's On The Wall, said it's "freeing to not be limited to one category of person."
Sam, who last year came out as gender non-binary and adopted pronouns "they/them", has always been open about their love life, and said they've "never really played by the rule book."
They told The Sun : "I've never really kind of played by the rule book. I love people and whoever I fall for, that's who I fall for. I don't know who that's going to be.
"Now I don't know what gender they will be, to be quite honest, and that's a freeing thing - to not be limited to one category of person. I just fall in love with whoever I fall in love with."
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Sam added that it's "hard" to date as a celeb, and that they've had "many, many" bad experiences on the dating scene.
Last year saw Sam come out as non-binary to fans, writing at the time: "Today is a good day so here goes. I've decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM.
"After a lifetime of being at war with my gender I've decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out…"
A pal of the singer said: "This is a decision Sam has thought long and hard about, including doing a lot of reading up on it."
Image: PA) PA)
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The friend added: "First the request is going out to mates and then it will be passed on to the music industry too."
And opening up on hopes of starting a family, they recently revealed they want kids by the time they turn 35.
Chatting with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Sam shared: "I want kids. I want all of it. I want to have kids.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I want to be with the kids and I want to watch them grow and be with them every day. I want to be mummy."
Sam added: "I'm definitely going to do that at some point, but I've still got more in me. I've still got ambition.
"I try and settle it down all the time and play it down, but I'm ambitious and I would still want to sing to people and do this job. It's an amazing feeling."


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Iranian hackers behind threats have successfully accessed US election voter data

Iranian hackers behind a wave of threatening emails sent to thousands of Americans earlier this month successfully accessed voter data , US officials have said .
In a statement issued jointly by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security 's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ( CISA ) , partially confirms the authenticity of a video distributed as part of a disinformation campaign that briefly drew attention when it became public last week .
The campaign - which consisted of thousands of threatening emails sent to random US voters in the name of the `` Proud Boys '' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a video in which a hacker purported to demonstrate how they could cause havoc by breaking into a voter registration records .
The emails , which warned `` you will vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you , '' were sent to thousands of voters in as many as four states in the US .
They told Democrat registered voters The Proud Boys were `` in possession of all your information '' , and told them to change their party affiliation and vote for Trump .
Experts who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little more than an attempt to scare voters about the integrity of the Nov. 3 contest , but the question of whether the hackers actually did break in anywhere had gone unanswered until now .
CISA and the FBI confirmed Friday that `` the actor successfully obtained voter registration data in at least one state . ''
The state was not identified , although purported personal details of Alaska voters were briefly flashed on the video .
The FBI , CISA , and the Alaska Division of Elections did not immediately return messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the Iranian hackers also scanned a number of other states ' election sites for vulnerabilities .
Cyberscoop , which first reported on CISA and the FBI 's findings , said 10 states were scanned altogether .
US officials have been on high alert over the threat of potential cyber interference in the upcoming election , which pits Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden .
Earlier on Friday , Reuters reported that Russian hackers had this year targeted the California and Indiana branches of the Democratic Party .

They sent thousands of emails to voters, threatening violence unless they voted for Donald Trump
Iranian hackers behind a wave of threatening emails sent to thousands of Americans earlier this month successfully accessed voter data, US officials have said.
In a statement issued jointly by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), partially confirms the authenticity of a video distributed as part of a disinformation campaign that briefly drew attention when it became public last week.
The campaign - which consisted of thousands of threatening emails sent to random US voters in the name of the "Proud Boys", a pro-Trump far right group - featured a video in which a hacker purported to demonstrate how they could cause havoc by breaking into a voter registration records.
The emails, which warned "you will vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you," were sent to thousands of voters in as many as four states in the US.
They told Democrat registered voters The Proud Boys were "in possession of all your information", and told them to change their party affiliation and vote for Trump.
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Experts who examined the footage said it amounted to little more than an attempt to scare voters about the integrity of the Nov. 3 contest, but the question of whether the hackers actually did break in anywhere had gone unanswered until now.
CISA and the FBI confirmed Friday that "the actor successfully obtained voter registration data in at least one state."
The state was not identified, although purported personal details of Alaska voters were briefly flashed on the video. The FBI, CISA, and the Alaska Division of Elections did not immediately return messages seeking comment. CISA and the FBI said the Iranian hackers also scanned a number of other states' election sites for vulnerabilities.
Cyberscoop, which first reported on CISA and the FBI's findings, said 10 states were scanned altogether.
US officials have been on high alert over the threat of potential cyber interference in the upcoming election, which pits Republican President Donald Trump against Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
Earlier on Friday, Reuters reported that Russian hackers had this year targeted the California and Indiana branches of the Democratic Party.


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Gunman opens fire on police in New Orleans ambush - officer shot in face

A gunman has shot a police officer in the face in an ambush in New Orleans .
The cop was patrolling the area with a colleague when the incident happened in the city 's French Quarter neighbourhood in Louisiana at around 4.30pm on Friday .
Suddenly , a pedicab passenger suddenly opened fire on the officers ' SUV , it has been reported .
One of the officers was struck by the gunfire , suffering a gunshot wound to the left cheek and said to be stuck in his skull , the New Orleans Police Department said .
Superintendent Shaun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was working in a nearby shop ran to help the injured officers after the incident .
Mr Ferguson said : “ A retired Army veteran with medical experience was working in a nearby store and helped with the medical treatment of our officers until fellow officers arrived at the scene .
“ We want to thank her , as well as citizens who helped to point out the perpetrator to officers responding to this scene.
” The other officer received minor abrasions to the arm but was not said to be in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transported to a local hospital after the incident .
Mr Ferguson also told Fox8 the bullet is now lodged in the skull of the police officer who was shot in the cheek .
Ferguson praised the two officers `` for maintaining professionalism '' during the incident .
The injured police officer was said to be in a serious but stable condition .
A suspect was arrested within minutes of the apparently unprovoked ambush , police confirmed .
He also added the arresting officers did not use any physical force on the suspect .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a man standing up in the back of the pedicab and firing at least five shots into the driver 's side door of the officers ' SUV .
The shooter reportedly fled the scene before being arrested by police .
Gabriel Shaffer , an artist who owns a gallery near the area where the incident happened , said he heard the wounded officer get out of the vehicle while moaning and exclaiming in pain , according to Nola News .
The artist said : `` I could clearly hear him say , 'Oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my life ! '
'' He added : `` It was pretty awful . ''
Another witness who was in a building nearby said he saw the driver of the pedicab crash into the sidewalk and run for cover .
New Orleans Police Department said in a statement : `` The NOPD quickly arrested a suspect in an incident that occurred today ( October 30 , 2020 ) at the intersection of Royal and St. Philip streets where two NOPD officers were fired upon , one of which was seriously injured .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were patrolling the area , traveling southbound on Royal Street in a marked NOPD SUV .
`` When the officers reached the intersection with St. Philip Street , an unknown male riding as a passenger in a pedicab heading riverbound in the intersection on St. Philip Street opened fire on the officers ’ SUV .
`` One of the officers was struck by the gunfire , sustaining a gunshot wound to the left cheek , while the second officers received minor abrasions to the arm .
`` Both officers were transported to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the scene .
`` At the time of this writing , the officer struck by gunfire was in serious but stable condition and was responsive . ''

A retired Army veteran ran to help the injured after two police officers were targeted by a gunman in the French Quarter
Gunman opens fire on police in New Orleans ambush - officer shot in face
A gunman has shot a police officer in the face in an ambush in New Orleans.
The officer was patrolling the area with a colleague and were sitting inside their SUV when the incident happened in the city's French Quarter neighbourhood in Louisiana at around 4.30pm on Friday.
Suddenly, a pedicab passenger suddenly opened fire on the officers' SUV, it has been reported.
One of the officers was struck by the gunfire, suffering a gunshot wound to the left cheek and said to be stuck in his skull, the New Orleans Police Department said.
Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said a retired Army veteran who was working in a nearby shop ran to help the injured officers after the incident.
Mr Ferguson said: “A retired Army veteran with medical experience was working in a nearby store and helped with the medical treatment of our officers until fellow officers arrived at the scene.
“We want to thank her, as well as citizens who helped to point out the perpetrator to officers responding to this scene.”
The other officer received minor abrasions to the arm but was not said to be in a serious condition.
Both police officers were transported to a local hospital after the incident.
Mr Ferguson also told Fox8 the bullet is now lodged in the skull of the police officer who was shot in the cheek.
Ferguson praised the two officers "for maintaining professionalism" during the incident.
The injured police officer was said to be in a serious but stable condition.
A suspect was arrested within minutes of the ambush, police confirmed.
He also added the arresting officers did not use any physical force on the suspect.
Eyewitnesses at the scene said they saw a man standing up in the back of the pedicab and firing at least five shots into the driver's side door of the officers' SUV.
The shooter reportedly fled the scene before being arrested by police.
Gabriel Shaffer, an artist who owns a gallery near the area where the incident happened, said he heard the wounded officer get out of the vehicle while moaning and exclaiming in pain, according to Nola News.
The artist said: "I could clearly hear him say, 'Oh, my God, somebody just took my life!'"
He added: "It was pretty awful."
Another witness who was in a building nearby said he saw the driver of the pedicab crash into the sidewalk and run for cover.
New Orleans Police Department said in a statement: "The NOPD quickly arrested a suspect in an incident that occurred today (October 30, 2020) at the intersection of Royal and St. Philip streets where two NOPD officers were fired upon, one of which was seriously injured.
"At about 4:30pm, the two officers were patrolling the area, traveling southbound on Royal Street in a marked NOPD SUV.
"When the officers reached the intersection with St. Philip Street, an unknown male riding as a passenger in a pedicab heading riverbound in the intersection on St. Philip Street opened fire on the officers’ SUV.
"One of the officers was struck by the gunfire, sustaining a gunshot wound to the left cheek, while the second officers received minor abrasions to the arm.
"Both officers were transported to a local hospital by another NOPD unit responding to the scene.
"At the time of this writing, the officer struck by gunfire was in serious but stable condition and was responsive."


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Ross Kemp would be open to EastEnders return 'if the BBC asked him back'

EastEnders legend Ross Kemp has n't ruled out a return to Albert Square as character Grant Mitchell - but says the BBC would need to make the call .
Ross , 56 , played Grant for nearly a decade in the nineties , before his return in 2005-2006 and then in 2016 , when on-screen mum Peggy Mitchell ( Barbara Windsor ) died .
Now Ross has told that he `` would never say no '' to returning to acting jobs , and that he certainly would n't rule out Grant 's reappearance in the Square .
But Ross understands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him in first , so the decision lies with them .
He told Entertainment Daily : `` I do n't think you ever rule it out , but that would be down to the BBC , that 's not down to me .
`` I would never say to going back to anything .
I 've always enjoyed acting and if any acting role came along , I would take it if I thought it was something that I thought I would enjoy . ''
Actor Ross , who 's also gone on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documentary film-maker , added : `` Like everybody else , beggars ca n't be choosers right now .
We all take what we can get while we can because who knows what the future holds .
`` It 's been a very , very tough year .
I have n't suffered as badly as others but I think everybody in their own way is finding it tough . ''
His character Grant was briefly the landlord of the Old Vic , and is the brother of Sam ( Danniella Westbrook ) and Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , Ross filmed a two-part documentary for ITV , Ross Kemp : Living With Dementia , in which he interviews TV mum Barbara 's husband , Scott .
Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer 's Disease six years ago .
Now Scott has moved the 82-year-old into a residential care home so that she can get the round-the-clock care she requires .
And appearing on Good Morning Britain , Ross revealed that Barbara had recognised him during a recent chat .
He 's been campaigning for the Royal British Legion on her behalf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garraway : `` The reason I 'm [ speaking about the Royal British Legion ] today is because , effectively , I 'm standing in for [ Barbara ] .
`` I spoke to her on Sunday on FaceTime with her husband Scott , she recognised me , but we have to be realistic that there is no cure for Alzheimer 's .
`` It 's probably not going to get much better for her . ''

Ross Kemp has told that he'd be up for returning to EastEnders, but insisted that the ball's in the BBC's court
Ross Kemp would be open to EastEnders return 'if the BBC asked him back'
EastEnders legend Ross Kemp hasn't ruled out a return to Albert Square as character Grant Mitchell - but says the BBC would need to make the call.
Ross, 56, played Grant for nearly a decade in the nineties, before his return in 2005-2006 and then in 2016, when on-screen mum Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) died.
Now Ross has told that he "would never say no" to returning to acting jobs, and that he certainly wouldn't rule out Grant's reappearance in the Square.
But Ross understands that the BBC would need to write him in first, so the decision lies with them.
He told Entertainment Daily: "I don't think you ever rule it out, but that would be down to the BBC, that's not down to me.
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"I would never say to going back to anything. I've always enjoyed acting and if any acting role came along, I would take it if I thought it was something that I thought I would enjoy."
Actor Ross, who's also gone on to carve out a career as a documentary film-maker, added: "Like everybody else, beggars can't be choosers right now. We all take what we can get while we can because who knows what the future holds.
"It's been a very, very tough year. I haven't suffered as badly as others but I think everybody in their own way is finding it tough."
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His character Grant was briefly the landlord of the Old Vic, and is the brother of Sam ( Danniella Westbrook ) and Phil (Steve McFadden).
Earlier this year, Ross filmed a two-part documentary for ITV, Ross Kemp: Living With Dementia, in which he interviews TV mum Barbara's husband, Scott.
Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease six years ago.
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Now Scott has moved the 82-year-old into a residential care home so that she can get the round-the-clock care she requires.
And appearing on Good Morning Britain, Ross revealed that Barbara had recognised him during a recent chat.
He's been campaigning for the Royal British Legion on her behalf.
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Ross told Charlotte Hawkins and Kate Garraway: "The reason I'm [speaking about the Royal British Legion] today is because, effectively, I'm standing in for [Barbara].
"I spoke to her on Sunday on FaceTime with her husband Scott, she recognised me, but we have to be realistic that there is no cure for Alzheimer's.
"It's probably not going to get much better for her."


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Timeline of Tories refusing circuit breaker as second national lockdown looms

England could face stringent national lockdown restrictions as early as next week under new plans being considered by the Prime Minister , it has been reported .
Boris Johnson is said to be planning new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 following a spike in positive cases in recent weeks .
He will announce the restrictions at a press conference on Monday , according to The Times .
A new national lockdown could see everything closed except essential shops and schools , nurseries and universities .
The restrictions could be introduced as early as Wednesday and remain in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier this month , Labour Party leader Keir Starmer called for a two-week circuit breaker national lockdown to slow the spread of the virus , but Boris Johnson rejected it .
But as recently as yesterday morning , senior Government figures were ruling out harsher restrictions .
Here we take a look at all the times the Government has ruled out a second national lockdown .
SAGE - the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies - called for the government to consider an urgent package of measures , including a circuit breaker lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ban on indoor meetings with people from other households , unless part of a support bubble .
However , this did not emerge and was not reported on until a few weeks later .
Boris Johnson announced a three-tier system , dividing England in areas with medium ( Tier 1 ) , high ( Tier 2 ) or very high ( Tier 3 ) coronavirus alert levels .
Areas classed as medium risk are subject to the same national measures that were introduced across England earlier - including a 10pm curfew for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most gatherings of more than six people .
Areas categorised as high risk have restrictions on household mixing indoors while the rule of six continues to apply outdoors .
People must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they live with them or have formed a support bubble with them .
People living in Tier 3 areas are advised against overnight stays in other parts of the UK and should avoid travel where possible in and out of the area , unless it is for work , education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , social mixing is banned both indoors and in private gardens , while pubs and bars must close unless they can operate as a restaurant .
When announcing the three-tier system , the Prime Minister also ruled out the idea of a full national lockdown , saying : `` Of course there are those who say that on that logic we should go back into a full national lockdown of indefinite duration , closing schools and businesses , telling people again to stay at home as we did in March , once again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I do not believe that would be the right course .
`` We would not only be depriving our children of their education , we would do such damage to our economy as to erode our long term ability to fund the NHS and other crucial public services . ''
Late that night , it emerged SAGE had called for a circuit breaker lockdown on September 21 .
Labour leader Keir Starmer urged the Prime Minister to impose a two to three-week circuit breaker lockdown after SAGE 's recommendations emerged .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' told journalists : `` Keir Starmer is a shameless opportunist playing political games in the middle of a global pandemic .
`` He says he wants a national lockdown but he ’ s refusing to back targeted restrictions in areas that need them most . ''
SAGE received advice that the virus had started spreading more quickly than what they thought would be the `` worst case scenario '' - which predicted 85,000 new coronavirus-related deaths by the end of winter .
Sir Keir Starmer called for a circuit breaker during Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Mr Johnson refused it .
He said : `` The whole point is to seize this moment now to avoid the misery of another national lockdown , into which he wants to go headlong , by delivering a regional solution .
`` Opportunism is , I am afraid , the name of the game for the party opposite , because they backed the rule of six - or he backed the rule of six - and then refused to vote for it .
`` I think at three o ’ clock , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national lockdown would be “ disastrous ” ; at five o ’ clock , he was calling for it .
`` Let us go back to the approach that he was supporting on Monday .
`` Let us try to avoid the misery of another national lockdown , which he would want to impose , as I say , in a headlong way . ''
On the same day , Chancellor Rishi Sunak also ruled out the option of a second national lockdown over fears it would irreparably damage the economy .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strain on our NHS from becoming unbearable , but we must also acknowledge the stark reality of the economic and social impacts of another national lockdown .
`` The costs of doing that are not abstract , they are real : they can be counted in jobs lost , businesses closed and children ’ s educations harmed ; they can be measured in the permanent damage done to our economy , which will undermine our long-term ability to fund our NHS and our valued public services ; and they can be measured in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unemployment causes . ''
Greater Manchester Mayor , Andy Burnham , also called for a circuit breaker and said he would prefer that to Tier 3 restrictions being introduced in Manchester .
During a press conference , Boris Johnson said he `` can not rule anything out '' , but repeated he wanted to avoid a national lockdown .
He said : `` So while I can not rule anything out , if at all possible I want to avoid another national lockdown , with the damaging health , economic and social effects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MPs write to Andy Burnham attacking his calls for a national circuit-breaker .
They said : `` It does not make sense to shut down the whole country when the virus is spiking in particular locations . ''
The Mayor of Greater Manchester called for a Commons vote to `` break the impasse '' over lockdowns following talks with government advisers as tensions soared over financial aid for Tier 3 areas .
Environment Secretary George Eustice said “ we don ’ t rule anything out ” on a second national lockdown , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right approach ” and a national lockdown would cause “ economic harm for no gain at all ” in places like Cornwall where infection levels are low .
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick repeated the Government did not want to introduce a second national lockdown over fears it could be `` immensely destructive '' for the country .
He said : `` We don ’ t want to create a second national lockdown .
We know that has some effect on bearing down on the virus but we also know it ’ s immensely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientists warned the PM that a two week circuit-breaker is now no longer enough to turn the tide and a longer lockdown will be needed , because the virus has spread much more since circuit break was recommended .
On Friday morning , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told Sky News a national lockdown would be damaging to the economy and would create `` uncertainty '' .
He added : `` It 's better to take a targeted approach than have the tool of nationwide restrictions at the highest possible level . ''
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be considering the option of a second national lockdown .
According to the latest data , 989,745 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK and 46,229 have died within 28 days of a positive test .

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Boris Johnson is said to be planning new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 following a spike in positive cases in recent weeks. A new national lockdown could start as early as Wednesday
Lockdown 2.0 timeline - how the Tories ruled out circuit breaker as new restrictions loom
England could face stringent national lockdown restrictions as early as next week under new plans being considered by the Prime Minister, it has been reported.
Boris Johnson is said to be planning new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 following a spike in positive cases in recent weeks.
No final decisions on a full national lockdown or stricter regional measures are said to have been decided.
The Prime Minister will announce the restrictions at a press conference on Monday, according to The Times.
A new national lockdown could see everything closed except essential shops and schools, nurseries and universities.
The restrictions could be introduced as early as Wednesday and remain in place until December 1, the newspaper reported.
Earlier this month, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer called for a two-week circuit breaker national lockdown to slow the spread of the virus, but Boris Johnson rejected it.
But as recently as yesterday morning, senior Government figures were ruling out harsher restrictions.
Here we take a look at all the times the Government has ruled out a second national lockdown.
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September 21
SAGE - the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies - called for the government to consider an urgent package of measures, including a circuit breaker lockdown.
They also suggested the introduction of a ban on indoor meetings with people from other households, unless part of a support bubble.
However, this did not emerge and was not reported on until a few weeks later.
October 12
Boris Johnson announced a three-tier system, dividing England in areas with medium (Tier 1), high (Tier 2) or very high (Tier 3) coronavirus alert levels.
Areas classed as medium risk are subject to the same national measures that were introduced across England earlier - including a 10pm curfew for pubs and restaurants and a ban on most gatherings of more than six people.
Areas categorised as high risk have restrictions on household mixing indoors while the rule of six continues to apply outdoors.
People must not meet socially with friends and family indoors in any setting unless they live with them or have formed a support bubble with them.
People living in Tier 3 areas are advised against overnight stays in other parts of the UK and should avoid travel where possible in and out of the area, unless it is for work, education or caring responsibilities.
In these areas, social mixing is banned both indoors and in private gardens, while pubs and bars must close unless they can operate as a restaurant.
When announcing the three-tier system, the Prime Minister also ruled out the idea of a full national lockdown, saying: "Of course there are those who say that on that logic we should go back into a full national lockdown of indefinite duration, closing schools and businesses, telling people again to stay at home as we did in March, once again shuttering our lives and our society.
"I do not believe that would be the right course.
"We would not only be depriving our children of their education, we would do such damage to our economy as to erode our long term ability to fund the NHS and other crucial public services."
Late that night, it emerged SAGE had called for a circuit breaker lockdown on September 21.
October 13
Labour leader Keir Starmer urged the Prime Minister to impose a two to three-week circuit breaker lockdown after SAGE's recommendations emerged.
That day, a "senior government source" told journalists: "Keir Starmer is a shameless opportunist playing political games in the middle of a global pandemic.
"He says he wants a national lockdown but he’s refusing to back targeted restrictions in areas that need them most."
October 14
SAGE received advice that the virus had started spreading more quickly than what they thought would be the "worst case scenario" - which predicted 85,000 new coronavirus-related deaths by the end of winter.
Sir Keir Starmer called for a circuit breaker during Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons, but Mr Johnson refused it.
He said: "The whole point is to seize this moment now to avoid the misery of another national lockdown, into which he wants to go headlong, by delivering a regional solution.
"Opportunism is, I am afraid, the name of the game for the party opposite, because they backed the rule of six - or he backed the rule of six - and then refused to vote for it.
"I think at three o’clock, the Shadow Health spokesman said that a national lockdown would be “disastrous”; at five o’clock, he was calling for it.
"Let us go back to the approach that he was supporting on Monday.
"Let us try to avoid the misery of another national lockdown, which he would want to impose, as I say, in a headlong way."
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On the same day, Chancellor Rishi Sunak also ruled out the option of a second national lockdown over fears it would irreparably damage the economy.
He said: "We must prevent the strain on our NHS from becoming unbearable, but we must also acknowledge the stark reality of the economic and social impacts of another national lockdown.
"The costs of doing that are not abstract, they are real: they can be counted in jobs lost, businesses closed and children’s educations harmed; they can be measured in the permanent damage done to our economy, which will undermine our long-term ability to fund our NHS and our valued public services; and they can be measured in the increase in long-term health conditions that unemployment causes."
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, also called for a circuit breaker and said he would prefer that to Tier 3 restrictions being introduced in Manchester.
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October 16
During a press conference, Boris Johnson said he "cannot rule anything out", but repeated he wanted to avoid a national lockdown.
He said: "So while I cannot rule anything out, if at all possible I want to avoid another national lockdown, with the damaging health, economic and social effects it would have."
October 18
Southern Tory MPs write to Andy Burnham attacking his calls for a national circuit-breaker.
They said: "It does not make sense to shut down the whole country when the virus is spiking in particular locations."
The Mayor of Greater Manchester called for a Commons vote to "break the impasse" over lockdowns following talks with government advisers as tensions soared over financial aid for Tier 3 areas.
October 28
Environment Secretary George Eustice said “we don’t rule anything out” on a second national lockdown, but insisted the three-tier system was the “right approach” and a national lockdown would cause “economic harm for no gain at all” in places like Cornwall where infection levels are low.
October 29
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick repeated the Government did not want to introduce a second national lockdown over fears it could be "immensely destructive" for the country.
He said: "We don’t want to create a second national lockdown. We know that has some effect on bearing down on the virus but we also know it’s immensely destructive in other regards."
October 30
Government scientists warned the PM that a two week circuit-breaker is now no longer enough to turn the tide and a longer lockdown will be needed, because the virus has spread much more since circuit break was recommended.
On Friday morning, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told Sky News a national lockdown would be damaging to the economy and would create "uncertainty".
He added: "It's better to take a targeted approach than have the tool of nationwide restrictions at the highest possible level."
By 10pm, the Government was said to be considering the option of a second national lockdown.
According to the latest data, 989,745 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the UK and 46,229 have died within 28 days of a positive test.


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Donald Trump was forced to do a socially distanced rally and he did not enjoy it

Donald Trump was forced to hold a socially distanced rally tonight - and his problems did not end there .
After travelling for several hours to speak at the rally , it was plagued with sound problems - with the microphone being inaudible on broadcasts of the speech for much of the time .
And the President completed his stump speech , which frequently runs to more than an hour , in around 21 minutes .
Just 250 people were allowed into the rally proper , all seated six feet apart from each other in the Rochester , Minnesota airfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boundaries of the rally site , crowded together and largely mask-free .
On his arrival , Trump told reporters Minnesota Governor Tim Walz `` wants to play games . ''
`` He 's a weak governor , he 's done a terrible job .
He does n't know what the hell he 's doing . ''
He added that `` thousands of people are being injured '' by not being allowed into his rally .
Speaking to fans who were not allowed into the rally , the President was presented with a portrait @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During his speech , he again moaned about having to comply with restrictions designed too stop the spread of a deadly virus .
`` We were given a very , very hard time by your so-called leaders , '' he said .
`` As you know there are at least 25,000 people who wanted to be here tonight , we just saw a lot of them .
We wanted to pay our respects , they were here for a long time .
They waited and waited .
And then the governor did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Keith Ellison and your Democrat Governor tried to shut down our rally , silence the people of Minnesota and take away your freedom and your rights . ''
Some viewers noted the President 's apparent lack of enthusiasm , which made him appear tired .
Minnesota , which has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1972 , is one of the few Democratic states that Trump is trying to flip this year .
Earlier in the day , Joe Biden also gave a speech in the state .
But he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump supporters , who disrupted his speech by constantly beeping horns , blowing whistles and shouting `` Joe 's a crook '' .
Dr Fauci called for a mask mandate last week , this isn ’ t a political statement like those ugly folks over there beeping their horns , this is a patriotic duty for God sake , ” Biden said .
He added : `` These guys are not very polite but they ’ re like Trump .
But look , they ’ re going to be OK. '' We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
We need to come together , made a fight for all these folks . ''

The President moaned bitterly after he was forced to only let 250 people into his rally in Minnesota - and the problems didn't end there
Donald Trump was forced to do a socially distanced rally and he did not enjoy it
Donald Trump was forced to hold a socially distanced rally tonight - and his problems did not end there.
After travelling for several hours to speak at the rally, it was plagued with sound problems - with the microphone being inaudible on broadcasts of the speech for much of the time.
And the President completed his stump speech, which frequently runs to more than an hour, in around 21 minutes.
Just 250 people were allowed into the rally proper, all seated six feet apart from each other in the Rochester, Minnesota airfield.
But many more crowded outside the boundaries of the rally site, crowded together and largely mask-free.
On his arrival, Trump told reporters Minnesota Governor Tim Walz "wants to play games."
"He's a weak governor, he's done a terrible job. He doesn't know what the hell he's doing."
He added that "thousands of people are being injured" by not being allowed into his rally.
Speaking to fans who were not allowed into the rally, the President was presented with a portrait of himself, painted by a supporter.
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During his speech, he again moaned about having to comply with restrictions designed too stop the spread of a deadly virus.
"We were given a very, very hard time by your so-called leaders," he said.
"As you know there are at least 25,000 people who wanted to be here tonight, we just saw a lot of them. We wanted to pay our respects, they were here for a long time. They waited and waited. And then the governor did bad things.
"Your far-left Attorney General Keith Ellison and your Democrat Governor tried to shut down our rally, silence the people of Minnesota and take away your freedom and your rights."
Some viewers noted the President's apparent lack of enthusiasm, which made him appear tired.
Minnesota, which has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1972, is one of the few Democratic states that Trump is trying to flip this year.
Earlier in the day, Joe Biden also gave a speech in the state.
But he was repeatedly interrupted by a group of Trump supporters, who disrupted his speech by constantly beeping horns, blowing whistles and shouting "Joe's a crook".
Dr Fauci called for a mask mandate last week, this isn’t a political statement like those ugly folks over there beeping their horns, this is a patriotic duty for God sake,” Biden said.
He added: "These guys are not very polite but they’re like Trump. But look, they’re going to be OK.
"We’re going to take care of them as well. We need to come together, made a fight for all these folks."


thedailymirror--2020-10-31--Strictly's HRVY 'excited to see how things blossom' with co-star Maisie Smith

Strictly youngsters HRVY and Maisie Smith have been at the centre of speculation amid flirty comments and frantic speculation on the part of fans .
Many reckon that a romance is on the cards between the co-stars .
And now YouTube sensation HRVY , 21 - real name Harvey Leigh Cantwell - has told he 's `` excited '' to see where things go between him and EastEnders actress Maisie , 19 .
This comes amid reports that Strictly bosses have got an eye on the two of them to make sure there are no breaches of the show 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more fuel to the fire , has now teased that he 's `` excited to see where things go '' , despite not seeing Maisie all that much .
Writing in OK !
Magazine , singing talent HRVY shared : `` I 've actually seen her the least out of everyone because she 's not been in any of my rehearsal spaces .
`` But yeah , Maisie really is so lovely and beautiful - she 's a really good friend of mine and I think she 's an amazing dancer . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ can happen between us because we have to be two metres apart , but I am a little excited to see how things blossom . ''
A source previously told The Sun : `` Maisie and HRVY are being monitored by the producers after it 's become clear their connection could easily lead into a Strictly romance .
`` They 're both young , single and hot and the thought is that the two of them could bring the other cast into risk if they break the guidelines and get closer . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ kissing is off limits along with hugging , part of broader social distancing measures that have to be adhered to .
HRVY is paired with Janette Manrara , and currently tops the leaderboard just ahead of Maisie and Gorka Marquez in second place .
He 's said of his co-star before : `` I love Maisie , she 's a great girl and has got great banter .
`` When I saw her in her blue dress last week , she looked incredible .
I ca n't wait to see her grow and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they have n't been shy about a few flirty exchanges on Instagram , either .
After comparing HRVY to Justin Bieber , Maisie joked : `` You just reminded me my spaghetti 's almost done ! ''
But HRVY 's told that they both follow the rules , which means hanging out on set is a no-go .
He explained : `` I 've spoken to Maisie at the studios , but the thing is legally I 'm not even allowed to go near her .
`` So for now we are great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I am going to focus on the dancing , and all that stuff can come second , but who knows what will happen after the show ! ''
Mirror Online has contacted reps for HRVY and Maisie for comment .

STRICTLY’S HRVY ADMITS HE THREW UP IN DRESS REHEARSAL AND NEARLY FAINTED FROM NERVES
STRICTLY’S HRVY ADMITS HE THREW UP IN DRESS REHEARSAL AND NEARLY FAINTED FROM NERVES
Strictly star HRVY has sent fans into a spin as he dished about his friendship with the 'lovely and beautiful' Maisie Smith, despite the show's Covid rules ruling out any romance
Strictly's HRVY 'excited to see how things blossom' with co-star Maisie Smith
Strictly youngsters HRVY and Maisie Smith have been at the centre of speculation amid flirty comments and frantic speculation on the part of fans.
Many reckon that a romance is on the cards between the co-stars.
And now YouTube sensation HRVY, 21 - real name Harvey Leigh Cantwell - has told he's "excited" to see where things go between him and EastEnders actress Maisie, 19.
This comes amid reports that Strictly bosses have got an eye on the two of them to make sure there are no breaches of the show's strict Covid rules.
The rules include a full-out ban on kissing.
HRVY, adding more fuel to the fire, has now teased that he's "excited to see where things go", despite not seeing Maisie all that much.
Writing in OK! Magazine, singing talent HRVY shared: "I've actually seen her the least out of everyone because she's not been in any of my rehearsal spaces.
"But yeah, Maisie really is so lovely and beautiful - she's a really good friend of mine and I think she's an amazing dancer."
He added: "Not a lot can happen between us because we have to be two metres apart, but I am a little excited to see how things blossom."
A source previously told The Sun : "Maisie and HRVY are being monitored by the producers after it's become clear their connection could easily lead into a Strictly romance.
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"They're both young, single and hot and the thought is that the two of them could bring the other cast into risk if they break the guidelines and get closer."
An insider added to Mirror Online that kissing is off limits along with hugging, part of broader social distancing measures that have to be adhered to.
HRVY is paired with Janette Manrara, and currently tops the leaderboard just ahead of Maisie and Gorka Marquez in second place.
He's said of his co-star before: "I love Maisie, she's a great girl and has got great banter.
"When I saw her in her blue dress last week, she looked incredible. I can't wait to see her grow and look amazing every week."
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And they haven't been shy about a few flirty exchanges on Instagram, either.
After comparing HRVY to Justin Bieber, Maisie joked: "You just reminded me my spaghetti's almost done!"
HRVY came back: "Stop flirting, you love spaghetti."
But HRVY's told that they both follow the rules, which means hanging out on set is a no-go.
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He explained: "I've spoken to Maisie at the studios, but the thing is legally I'm not even allowed to go near her.
"So for now we are great friends, and she's lovely.
"I am going to focus on the dancing, and all that stuff can come second, but who knows what will happen after the show!"
Mirror Online has contacted reps for HRVY and Maisie for comment.