thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Family slam hospital 'riddled' with coronavirus after great-grandad dies

A devastated family has blasted a hospital after loving great-grandad Joseph Shaw suddenly died from coronavirus .
They 've claimed the facility is `` riddled '' with Covid-19 , saying infection rates there are `` out of control '' .
Sprightly Joseph Shaw - a former councillor from North Lanarkshire , near Glasgow - was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after a fall at his home with a suspected broken hip .
After this , his family say he was put on a ward where other people had coronavirus , then he caught the killer bug and died at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death comes as senior doctors at the hospital have already raised concerns about Covid-19 infection control , reports the Daily Record .
Another man - whose father died after catching Covid in the same hospital - also claims he was also placed on a ward with patients who had tested positive for the virus .
Joseph ’ s son in law Scott McGarrill , from Chryston , North Lanarkshire , said : “ This can ’ t be swept under the carpet .
`` People need to know this is happening .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Covid and he never had Covid when he went in there .
“ The place is raging with the virus .
We spoke to some nurses and they told us not to let anyone near the place .
We were told that there are even a lot of nurses who are just refusing to come in as the place is that bad .
“ They are definitely not keeping on top it , it ’ s out of control.
” Medics at Glasgow Royal Infirmary drafted a joint letter to management last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” about the safe treatment of coronavirus patients .
They have met hospital chiefs to discuss concerns the Victorian building is unsuitable for preventing the spread of the virus .
Lorry driver Scott , 57 , said Joseph , who had five grandchildren and five great grandchildren , was laid to rest yesterday .
He added : “ When he went in to hospital , he was fine .
`` He had a wee fall in the house and he had to get checked to see if he had broken his hip .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fine .
“ They found out his hip wasn ’ t broken but things went wrong pretty quickly .
`` He was put in a ward and then it turned out there was Covid there so they moved the patients that tested negative , which at that time included my father-in-law .
“ He was moved again and again tested negative .
Then we were told he had breathing problems and they put him on oxygen .
`` He made some improvement but we then got a call to say he had tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downhill quite quickly and about 12 hours later he died on October 28 .
`` They are really struggling to keep on top of this virus and people are being told to keep their mouths shut about how bad it is up there .
`` He was a great family man and he will be deeply missed.
” A spokeswoman for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde , said : `` Our sincere condolences go out to Mr Shaw ’ s family as they continue to grieve his loss .
`` Unfortunately , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media but we would be happy to talk to Mr Shaw ’ s family .
`` We take all concerns relating to patient safety very seriously and are doing everything we can to address concerns regarding COVID-19 .
We want to reassure the public that Glasgow Royal Infirmary remains safe for patients and staff .
`` Our senior nurses regularly meet with their teams to ensure any concerns are listened to and appropriate action taken if necessary . ''

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Joseph Shaw's family claim that after he was taken to hospital with a suspected broken hip, he was placed on ward with patients who had tested positive for coronavirus
A devastated family has blasted a hospital after loving great-grandad Joseph Shaw suddenly died from coronavirus.
They've claimed the facility is "riddled" with Covid-19, saying infection rates there are "out of control".
Sprightly Joseph Shaw - a former councillor from North Lanarkshire, near Glasgow - was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after a fall at his home with a suspected broken hip.
After this, his family say he was put on a ward where other people had coronavirus, then he caught the killer bug and died at the age of 82.
Mr Shaw's death comes as senior doctors at the hospital have already raised concerns about Covid-19 infection control, reports the Daily Record.
Another man - whose father died after catching Covid in the same hospital - also claims he was also placed on a ward with patients who had tested positive for the virus.
Joseph’s son in law Scott McGarrill, from Chryston, North Lanarkshire, said: “This can’t be swept under the carpet.
"People need to know this is happening. The ward he was placed on was riddled with Covid and he never had Covid when he went in there.
“The place is raging with the virus. We spoke to some nurses and they told us not to let anyone near the place. We were told that there are even a lot of nurses who are just refusing to come in as the place is that bad.
“They are definitely not keeping on top it, it’s out of control.”
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
Medics at Glasgow Royal Infirmary drafted a joint letter to management last week.
They express “serious concern” about the safe treatment of coronavirus patients.
They have met hospital chiefs to discuss concerns the Victorian building is unsuitable for preventing the spread of the virus.
Lorry driver Scott, 57, said Joseph, who had five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, was laid to rest yesterday.
He added: “When he went in to hospital, he was fine.
"He had a wee fall in the house and he had to get checked to see if he had broken his hip. Other than that, he was doing fine.
“They found out his hip wasn’t broken but things went wrong pretty quickly.
Image: DAILY RECORD) DAILY RECORD)
"He was put in a ward and then it turned out there was Covid there so they moved the patients that tested negative, which at that time included my father-in-law.
“He was moved again and again tested negative. Then we were told he had breathing problems and they put him on oxygen.
"He made some improvement but we then got a call to say he had tested positive for Covid-19.
“He went downhill quite quickly and about 12 hours later he died on October 28.
"They are really struggling to keep on top of this virus and people are being told to keep their mouths shut about how bad it is up there.
"He was a great family man and he will be deeply missed.”
A spokeswoman for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: "Our sincere condolences go out to Mr Shaw’s family as they continue to grieve his loss.
"Unfortunately, we cannot comment on individual patients in the media but we would be happy to talk to Mr Shaw’s family.
"We take all concerns relating to patient safety very seriously and are doing everything we can to address concerns regarding COVID-19. We want to reassure the public that Glasgow Royal Infirmary remains safe for patients and staff.
"Our senior nurses regularly meet with their teams to ensure any concerns are listened to and appropriate action taken if necessary."


thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Scotland first part of UK to ban smacking kids as law comes into effect today

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban the smacking of children after new legislation came into effect .
Changes to the law giving children the same protection from assault as adults were passed by the Scottish Parliament last year and take effect from Saturday .
Scotland becomes the 58th country to outlaw corporal punishment after the defence of justifiable assault was removed from Scots law .
It is the first part of the UK to do so , with Wales expected to follow suit with the introduction of a ban by 2022 .
Scottish Green MSP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said he hoped the smacking ban would help demonstrate to children that violence is not acceptable .
He said : `` As I have progressed my campaign over the last four years , it has been noticeable just how many people believed that striking a child was already outlawed .
`` I am pleased that this will now be the case . ''
Scotland 's children 's minister Maree Todd said : `` I 'm very pleased that Scotland has become the first part of the UK to legislate to ensure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same protection from assault as adults .
`` This outdated defence has no place in a modern Scotland .
It can never be reasonable to strike a child . ''
Joanna Barrett , NSPCC Scotland policy and public affairs officer , said : `` This new law , finally , gives children in Scotland their rightful protection against assault and the same safeguards as adults .
`` By making this common-sense move to get rid of the outdated defence of 'justifiable assault ' , we will be joining more than 50 other countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect the most vulnerable members of society .
`` This law sets out in clear terms that physical punishment should no longer be part of childhood in Scotland and it marks a momentous step in making it a country where children 's rights are truly recognised , respected and fulfilled . ''
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton said he was `` delighted '' about the change to the law .
He said : `` The abolition of this Victorian-sounding legal defence is long overdue .
`` It is backed by countless studies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to police officers , social workers , nurses , and children 's and parenting charities .
`` It sends a clear message about what kind of country we aspire to be .
After defying the UN for years on this , the Scottish Government now need to stop ignoring other international human rights minimums such as setting the age of criminal responsibility at 14 . ''
Campaign group Be Reasonable Scotland , which opposed the legislation , warned that `` even the mildest physical discipline will be treated as abuse '' and could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman for the group said : `` In the years ahead , loving parents who have had no contact with the authorities previously and who present no risk to their children will face stressful intervention , blacklisting on police databases and even criminal records for smacking .
`` The majority of Scots see this as an injustice , not a positive change . ''

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Scotland becomes the 58th country to outlaw corporal punishment, with Wales expected to follow suit in 2022
Scotland becomes first part of UK to ban smacking children as law comes into effect
Scotland has become the first part of the UK to ban the smacking of children after new legislation came into effect.
Changes to the law giving children the same protection from assault as adults were passed by the Scottish Parliament last year and take effect from Saturday.
Scotland becomes the 58th country to outlaw corporal punishment after the defence of justifiable assault was removed from Scots law.
It is the first part of the UK to do so, with Wales expected to follow suit with the introduction of a ban by 2022.
Scottish Green MSP John Finnie, who introduced the changes, said he hoped the smacking ban would help demonstrate to children that violence is not acceptable.
He said: "As I have progressed my campaign over the last four years, it has been noticeable just how many people believed that striking a child was already outlawed.
"I am pleased that this will now be the case."
Scotland's children's minister Maree Todd said: "I'm very pleased that Scotland has become the first part of the UK to legislate to ensure that children, without exception, have the same protection from assault as adults.
"This outdated defence has no place in a modern Scotland. It can never be reasonable to strike a child."
Joanna Barrett, NSPCC Scotland policy and public affairs officer, said: "This new law, finally, gives children in Scotland their rightful protection against assault and the same safeguards as adults.
"By making this common-sense move to get rid of the outdated defence of 'justifiable assault', we will be joining more than 50 other countries around the world in taking measures to protect the most vulnerable members of society.
"This law sets out in clear terms that physical punishment should no longer be part of childhood in Scotland and it marks a momentous step in making it a country where children's rights are truly recognised, respected and fulfilled."
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton said he was "delighted" about the change to the law.
He said: "The abolition of this Victorian-sounding legal defence is long overdue.
"It is backed by countless studies and experts from the Children's Commissioner to police officers, social workers, nurses, and children's and parenting charities.
"It sends a clear message about what kind of country we aspire to be. After defying the UN for years on this, the Scottish Government now need to stop ignoring other international human rights minimums such as setting the age of criminal responsibility at 14."
Campaign group Be Reasonable Scotland, which opposed the legislation, warned that "even the mildest physical discipline will be treated as abuse" and could lead to parents being prosecuted.
A spokesman for the group said: "In the years ahead, loving parents who have had no contact with the authorities previously and who present no risk to their children will face stressful intervention, blacklisting on police databases and even criminal records for smacking.
"The majority of Scots see this as an injustice, not a positive change."


thedailymirror--2020-11-07--London Lions have living proof of power of basketball as BBL craves more support

Justin Robinson and Joe Ikhinmwin grew up in London , Dirk Williams over 4000 miles away in Alabama .
All three have now come together with a common goal and a shared bond forged beyond borders by the power of basketball .
Williams was raised in a state dominated by American Football , his two British team-mates in a country where football is the overwhelming focus .
But the discovery of basketball changed their lives , providing them with an education and professional opportunities around the globe .
It has now landed all three with the London Lions , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential impact of the sport .
“ Basketball has definitely saved me , for sure , ” American import Williams says .
“ I ’ ve been playing since I was four or five years old and I just believe me being able to focus on basketball throughout my life has helped distract me from being in other situations I could ’ ve been in as a young kid .
“ Getting in trouble , being in the wrong situations , stuff like that , basketball has kept me away from that and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus on getting.
” “ I ’ ve got a similar story to Dirk , ” Ikhinmwin explains .
“ I found basketball at a much later age at the age of 14 when I might ’ ve been getting in trouble .
“ That process had probably already started looking back now , and my teacher at the time who put me on that path saw that it could be a thing that changed my life and it drastically did .
“ Joining up with a basketball team , it helped me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like education and gave me the opportunity to continue my studies , get a degree over in the States then come back home and start a professional career .
“ It ’ s definitely changed my life drastically from the way it could ’ ve gone at that stage of my life .
“ I feel like team sports in general are great to help kids .
Basketball being one of those sports that is usually played in lower-income communities , it ’ s definitely an avenue and something that should be promoted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my team and every team I ’ ve been on is going to share a similar story to myself or Dirk where basketball has changed our lives.
” From the Barking Abbey Basketball Academy in London , Ikhinmwin made the jump across to the USA to head to Seminole State College .
He then moved on to South Carolina State before returning to England in 2012 .
After two years with the Newcastle Eagles , he has been a mainstay with the London Lions since 2013 , becoming captain of his hometown team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age as Ikhinmwin , took a more scenic route back to London in 2017 .
From the prestigious Brixton TopCats academy , he headed stateside as a teenager , attending Blair Academy in Jersey before playing college basketball at Rider .
After graduating , he did the rounds across the European professional scene , playing in Cyprus , Greece , Sweden , Hungary , Ukraine , Slovenia and France before being tempted back to London in 2017 .
His return to the British Basketball League ( BBL ) was seen as a landmark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has won league MVP twice since his return .
“ If I didn ’ t have basketball I have no idea where I ’ d be .
Who knows where I ’ d have ended up in life ?
” Robinson candidly says .
“ For me , basketball just gave me that sense of community , sense of a family .
I came up in the Brixton TopCats programme and I had so many older guys and older women who were there for me .
“ Big brothers , big sisters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a micro-community around basketball and it just changed me as a person .
“ It made me focus in school , I stopped being a bad kid in school and it just made me see light at the end of the tunnel .
“ It gave me hope to strive to be something in life and I was fortunate to get a scholarship , travel the world and meet lots of great people .
“ I ’ ve made lifelong friendships , been helped by some amazing people along the way , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ On the court , off the court , helping me come out of my own shell and making me the person I am today.
” Ikhimnwin , Robinson and Williams were unable to help the Lions to a historic win on their recent European adventure .
A last-gasp loss to Lithuanian side Neptunas Klapeida meant they missed out on the chance to become the first British team to win in Europe for almost two decades and reach the Champions League group stages in the process .
Now , attentions turn to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past week .
Their season has been able to continue behind closed doors with elite sport exemptions after the government provided assurances of a sufficient coronavirus bail-out .
“ That support from the government was huge , ” Robinson says .
“ I ’ m just fortunate to still be able to do what I love for my job .
“ All my team-mates and the coaches feel the same , it ’ s just great to get back into a routine and keep doing what we love in these crazy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weird playing without fans , but it is what it is , you just have to find a way to figure it out as an athlete and create your own energy as a team.
” “ It ’ s definitely good with all that ’ s going on that we ’ re still able to play , ” Williams adds .
“ There ’ s a lot of stuff to think about mentally every game with all the COVID stuff but it ’ s just a blessing and I ’ m thankful to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times.
” Whilst the government bailout has rescued the sport amid the coronavirus pandemic , their assurances were provided just four months after an application for a £1million rescue loan was rejected .
For those within the sport , like Robinson , there are concerns and frustration that basketball does not receive the levels of support afforded to other activities .
“ I think a lot of people know about basketball in this country and love the sport , but a lot of people that don ’ t know about it are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to do is come to one game and see the energy around the sport and it ’ s not just about sport , it ’ s about life .
“ The amount of life lessons you learn in basketball - accountability , team work , communication , dealing with wins and losses .
“ Obviously a lot of sports teach those life skills , but I don ’ t think many other sports have that sense of community like basketball does and it ’ s saved so many lives .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why the government don ’ t see it in the light it should be seen .
“ I ’ ve said it before , I do think it comes down to the fact it ’ s a black and minority sport , a sport that ’ s mostly played in the inner cities .
“ Maybe that ’ s why they don ’ t give it the funding ?
A lot of other sports played by upper class people get millions and millions in funding each year .
“ I hope that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country you never know , but one day we ’ ll get there and hopefully we can keep growing the sport.
” It is not just the government who have overlooked British basketball .
The BBL remains without a major TV deal , something which poses an obvious obstacle to the growth of the game .
WIlliams , who played in Hungary in 2019 , says : “ I definitely feel like basketball is right there in the UK .
“ I think the government being willing to step in and help out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing , and hopefully that can continue .
“ But I think when I was in Hungary it was a bit different because kids there , they pick it up from an early age and have a different type of love for it .
“ I ’ m not saying there ’ s not a big selection of kids who like to play out here , I definitely see it ’ s a top sport out here .
“ But I think when the government is willing to play a bigger role with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these other countries and kids start being introduced to the sport earlier then it ’ ll really help the UK.
” Ikhinmwin steps in to add : “ I feel like it ’ s about exposure , because in America and some of these other European countries they are watching their pro domestic league on television .
“ Everyone watches the NBA , in Hungary and elsewhere I ’ m sure they ’ re watching their top league and if the BBL was shown on more mainstream TV then I think that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to it .
“ I think that ’ s one of the major things that could transcend the game quite quickly.
” Whilst wishing they had a bigger platform , Ikhinmwin remains as passionate as ever about the sport which has changed his life .
And he believes the Lions must take responsibility as the focal point of the sport in the UK to drive positive developments .
“ I feel it has to start with London , it has to start with us , ” Ikhinmwin says .
“ Leicester had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seasons ago , but I just feel like no matter what any other team does , it ’ s going to have to start from the capital so we ’ ve got a lot of responsibility on our shoulders .
“ It was born and raised in London , so as long as we can come together and make this season a success , live up to the expectations then we can do big things .
“ When we go back into the European competition in January we want to make a name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things.
” Even without fans at arenas , Ikhimnwin is adamant progress can be made by reaching a new online audience .
“ I think it starts even before we can get the fans back , ” he explains .
“ Even though this is a weird time , I feel like it ’ s presenting us with an opportunity where all of our games are going to be streamed live on YouTube .
“ It ’ s going to be very accessible , and maybe that can help us build up some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Hopefully we can make some noise and get some eyes on us so when they can , some of these people want to get into the arenas and see what we ’ re all about.
” Outside of the wider growth of the BBL , all three players and countless others recognise the impact the sport can have on an individual level and have a passion to inspire others .
Ikhimnwin and Robinson are already doing their bit having opted to stay at home and play in their domestic league .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong as it ’ s homegrown players so I think other teams need to make more of an effort to try and keep the top level British talent in the country and as close to home as possible .
“ If you look at other countries , if their top talent isn ’ t in the NBA they ’ re probably playing at their top local teams .
“ I just think we need to follow that same blueprint , build those British stars and give fans those players they can look up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a responsibility to carry the torch and spread the word of the opportunities that it can present that you might not realise are accessible to you currently .
”

SPECIAL REPORT: London Lions trio Justin Robinson, Joe Ikhinmwin and Dirk Williams discuss the power of basketball and the need for greater support from above in the UK as their BBL season gets underway
London Lions have living proof of power of basketball as BBL craves more support
Justin Robinson and Joe Ikhinmwin grew up in London, Dirk Williams over 4000 miles away in Alabama.
All three have now come together with a common goal and a shared bond forged beyond borders by the power of basketball.
Williams was raised in a state dominated by American Football, his two British team-mates in a country where football is the overwhelming focus.
But the discovery of basketball changed their lives, providing them with an education and professional opportunities around the globe.
It has now landed all three with the London Lions, where they act as living proof of the potential impact of the sport.
Image: Carol Moir) Carol Moir)
“Basketball has definitely saved me, for sure,” American import Williams says.
“I’ve been playing since I was four or five years old and I just believe me being able to focus on basketball throughout my life has helped distract me from being in other situations I could’ve been in as a young kid.
“Getting in trouble, being in the wrong situations, stuff like that, basketball has kept me away from that and given me a goal and somewhere to focus on getting.”
“I’ve got a similar story to Dirk,” Ikhinmwin explains. “I found basketball at a much later age at the age of 14 when I might’ve been getting in trouble.
“That process had probably already started looking back now, and my teacher at the time who put me on that path saw that it could be a thing that changed my life and it drastically did.
“Joining up with a basketball team, it helped me excel in other areas of my life like education and gave me the opportunity to continue my studies, get a degree over in the States then come back home and start a professional career.
Image: Carol Moir) Carol Moir)
“It’s definitely changed my life drastically from the way it could’ve gone at that stage of my life.
“ I feel like team sports in general are great to help kids. Basketball being one of those sports that is usually played in lower-income communities, it’s definitely an avenue and something that should be promoted.
“I feel 80% of my team and every team I’ve been on is going to share a similar story to myself or Dirk where basketball has changed our lives.”
From the Barking Abbey Basketball Academy in London, Ikhinmwin made the jump across to the USA to head to Seminole State College.
He then moved on to South Carolina State before returning to England in 2012.
After two years with the Newcastle Eagles, he has been a mainstay with the London Lions since 2013, becoming captain of his hometown team.
Team-mate Justin Robinson, the same age as Ikhinmwin, took a more scenic route back to London in 2017.
From the prestigious Brixton TopCats academy, he headed stateside as a teenager, attending Blair Academy in Jersey before playing college basketball at Rider.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
After graduating, he did the rounds across the European professional scene, playing in Cyprus, Greece, Sweden, Hungary, Ukraine, Slovenia and France before being tempted back to London in 2017.
His return to the British Basketball League (BBL) was seen as a landmark moment for the Lions, and he has won league MVP twice since his return.
“If I didn’t have basketball I have no idea where I’d be. Who knows where I’d have ended up in life?” Robinson candidly says.
“For me, basketball just gave me that sense of community, sense of a family. I came up in the Brixton TopCats programme and I had so many older guys and older women who were there for me.
“Big brothers, big sisters, aunties, uncles, it was like a micro-community around basketball and it just changed me as a person.
“It made me focus in school, I stopped being a bad kid in school and it just made me see light at the end of the tunnel.
“It gave me hope to strive to be something in life and I was fortunate to get a scholarship, travel the world and meet lots of great people.
Image: Carol Moir) Carol Moir)
“I’ve made lifelong friendships, been helped by some amazing people along the way, so basketball has been everything for me.
“On the court, off the court, helping me come out of my own shell and making me the person I am today.”
Ikhimnwin, Robinson and Williams were unable to help the Lions to a historic win on their recent European adventure.
A last-gasp loss to Lithuanian side Neptunas Klapeida meant they missed out on the chance to become the first British team to win in Europe for almost two decades and reach the Champions League group stages in the process.
Now, attentions turn to the domestic season, which they got underway in the past week.
Their season has been able to continue behind closed doors with elite sport exemptions after the government provided assurances of a sufficient coronavirus bail-out.
“That support from the government was huge,” Robinson says. “I’m just fortunate to still be able to do what I love for my job.
“All my team-mates and the coaches feel the same, it’s just great to get back into a routine and keep doing what we love in these crazy times.
“It’s been weird playing without fans, but it is what it is, you just have to find a way to figure it out as an athlete and create your own energy as a team.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“It’s definitely good with all that’s going on that we’re still able to play,” Williams adds.
“There’s a lot of stuff to think about mentally every game with all the COVID stuff but it’s just a blessing and I’m thankful to still be able to play in these times.”
Whilst the government bailout has rescued the sport amid the coronavirus pandemic, their assurances were provided just four months after an application for a £1million rescue loan was rejected.
For those within the sport, like Robinson, there are concerns and frustration that basketball does not receive the levels of support afforded to other activities.
“I think a lot of people know about basketball in this country and love the sport, but a lot of people that don’t know about it are in the dark really.
“All they need to do is come to one game and see the energy around the sport and it’s not just about sport, it’s about life.
“The amount of life lessons you learn in basketball - accountability, team work, communication, dealing with wins and losses.
“Obviously a lot of sports teach those life skills, but I don’t think many other sports have that sense of community like basketball does and it’s saved so many lives.
“It’s really kind of mind boggling why the government don’t see it in the light it should be seen.
“I’ve said it before, I do think it comes down to the fact it’s a black and minority sport, a sport that’s mostly played in the inner cities.
“Maybe that’s why they don’t give it the funding? A lot of other sports played by upper class people get millions and millions in funding each year.
“I hope that’s not the case, with this country you never know, but one day we’ll get there and hopefully we can keep growing the sport.”
It is not just the government who have overlooked British basketball.
The BBL remains without a major TV deal, something which poses an obvious obstacle to the growth of the game.
WIlliams, who played in Hungary in 2019, says: “I definitely feel like basketball is right there in the UK.
“I think the government being willing to step in and help out and notice the sport is a big thing, and hopefully that can continue.
Image: Carol Moir) Carol Moir)
“But I think when I was in Hungary it was a bit different because kids there, they pick it up from an early age and have a different type of love for it.
“I’m not saying there’s not a big selection of kids who like to play out here, I definitely see it’s a top sport out here.
“But I think when the government is willing to play a bigger role with basketball like they do in some of these other countries and kids start being introduced to the sport earlier then it’ll really help the UK.”
Ikhinmwin steps in to add: “I feel like it’s about exposure, because in America and some of these other European countries they are watching their pro domestic league on television.
“Everyone watches the NBA, in Hungary and elsewhere I’m sure they’re watching their top league and if the BBL was shown on more mainstream TV then I think that would inspire the next generation and draw them to it.
“I think that’s one of the major things that could transcend the game quite quickly.”
Whilst wishing they had a bigger platform, Ikhinmwin remains as passionate as ever about the sport which has changed his life.
Image: Carol Moir) Carol Moir)
And he believes the Lions must take responsibility as the focal point of the sport in the UK to drive positive developments.
“I feel it has to start with London, it has to start with us,” Ikhinmwin says.
“Leicester had a stint playing in Europe a couple of seasons ago, but I just feel like no matter what any other team does, it’s going to have to start from the capital so we’ve got a lot of responsibility on our shoulders.
“It was born and raised in London, so as long as we can come together and make this season a success, live up to the expectations then we can do big things.
“When we go back into the European competition in January we want to make a name for ourselves and just keep doing great things.”
Even without fans at arenas , Ikhimnwin is adamant progress can be made by reaching a new online audience.
“I think it starts even before we can get the fans back,” he explains.
Image: Carol Moir) Carol Moir)
“Even though this is a weird time, I feel like it’s presenting us with an opportunity where all of our games are going to be streamed live on YouTube.
“It’s going to be very accessible, and maybe that can help us build up some momentum into when the doors do reopen.
“Hopefully we can make some noise and get some eyes on us so when they can, some of these people want to get into the arenas and see what we’re all about.”
Outside of the wider growth of the BBL, all three players and countless others recognise the impact the sport can have on an individual level and have a passion to inspire others.
Ikhimnwin and Robinson are already doing their bit having opted to stay at home and play in their domestic league.
“I feel like it’s imperative,” Ikhimnwin says.
“A league can only grow as strong as it’s homegrown players so I think other teams need to make more of an effort to try and keep the top level British talent in the country and as close to home as possible.
“If you look at other countries, if their top talent isn’t in the NBA they’re probably playing at their top local teams.
“I just think we need to follow that same blueprint, build those British stars and give fans those players they can look up to.
“I feel it’s a responsibility to carry the torch and spread the word of the opportunities that it can present that you might not realise are accessible to you currently.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Lyon chief opens up on Arsenal's Houssem Aouar transfer bid

Lyon general manager Vincent Ponsont has claimed that Arsenal ’ s bid for Houssem Aouar was rejected during the summer window , because it was “ below market value ” .
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is believed to have highlighted the French midfielder as one of his top priorities in the transfer market .
Arsenal ’ s technical director Edu has already confirmed that the two clubs did engage in some talks , but ultimately a deal was unable to be completed .
Ponsont has now gone into more detail on their approach , while also suggesting he could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We had three big clubs for him .
The first one was more for next season , ” he told L ’ Equipe ( via Sport Witness ) .
“ The second one was related to the departure of a player , and with this club , we could have come to an agreement .
The third club was Arsenal , who offered below the market value .
“ We discussed it with the player ’ s entourage , and together we took the decision to say no .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team competitive .
For us , the market was over , but the coach told us that we were missing a lateral defender and then a central defender .
“ But in the medium term , if Mediapro doesn ’ t pay and the Covid continues , it will be the same.
” Similarly to the rest of Europe , French football has taken a huge economic hit due to coronavirus forcing games to be played without spectators .
And Ponsont has hinted that could force them to sell Aouar and were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discount ” before cancelling the deal .
“ The economic situation is catastrophic for the football world , ” Ponsont added .
“ On the market , there were two phases : reducing the number of players , which we did very well , and a second part concerning the players who could potentially leave .
Will Arsenal finish in the Premier League 's top-four this season ?
“ Finally , we could have transferred some of them , with a discount on the price .
But even with the Covid impact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ian Wright has backed Arteta to land the 22-year-old to compliment Thomas Partey , who has shone since his £45million switch from Atletico Madrid .
`` It ’ s all changed , it ’ s a new Arsenal in what they ’ re trying to do going forward , ” Wright told Premier League Productions .
`` If he can continue to improve , like players improve with his coaching , and then he ’ s then able to add to that with Aouar , who they ’ re trying to get in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve got someone who can create for the forwards.
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Arsenal were linked with the French midfielder for much of the summer window, before signing Thomas Partey before the deadline last month
Lyon chief opens up on Arsenal's "below market value" Houssem Aouar transfer bid
Lyon general manager Vincent Ponsont has claimed that Arsenal’s bid for Houssem Aouar was rejected during the summer window, because it was “below market value”.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is believed to have highlighted the French midfielder as one of his top priorities in the transfer market.
Arsenal ’s technical director Edu has already confirmed that the two clubs did engage in some talks, but ultimately a deal was unable to be completed.
Ponsont has now gone into more detail on their approach, while also suggesting he could be available when the window re-opens in January.
“We had three big clubs for him. The first one was more for next season,” he told L’Equipe (via Sport Witness).
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“The second one was related to the departure of a player, and with this club, we could have come to an agreement. The third club was Arsenal, who offered below the market value.
“We discussed it with the player’s entourage, and together we took the decision to say no.
“The priority for us was clearly to keep the team competitive. For us, the market was over, but the coach told us that we were missing a lateral defender and then a central defender.
“But in the medium term, if Mediapro doesn’t pay and the Covid continues, it will be the same.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Similarly to the rest of Europe, French football has taken a huge economic hit due to coronavirus forcing games to be played without spectators.
And Ponsont has hinted that could force them to sell Aouar and were tempted to do so at a “discount” before cancelling the deal.
“The economic situation is catastrophic for the football world,” Ponsont added.
“We are significantly impacted.
“On the market, there were two phases: reducing the number of players, which we did very well, and a second part concerning the players who could potentially leave.
Will Arsenal finish in the Premier League's top-four this season?
Image: Premier League Productions) Premier League Productions)
“Finally, we could have transferred some of them, with a discount on the price. But even with the Covid impact, we decided to postpone.”
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has backed Arteta to land the 22-year-old to compliment Thomas Partey, who has shone since his £45million switch from Atletico Madrid.
"It’s all changed, it’s a new Arsenal in what they’re trying to do going forward,” Wright told Premier League Productions .
"If he can continue to improve, like players improve with his coaching, and then he’s then able to add to that with Aouar, who they’re trying to get in the midfield alongside Partey, then you’ve got someone who can create for the forwards.”
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thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Ferdinand suggests Pogba may be considering Man Utd future after latest snub

Rio Ferdinand believes Paul Pogba will be questioning his role in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side after he was benched for Manchester United 's game against Everton .
United and Solskjaer are under huge pressure to get a result against the Toffees after losing their last two games in a row against Arsenal and Istanbul Başakşehir .
Anything other than a win would leave them mired near the bottom of the Premier League table , and with Mauricio Pochettino lurking in the shadows Solskjaer knows he has to turn his side 's form around quickly if he is to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the defeat to the Gunners , conceding a penalty and attracting heavy criticism for his all-round performance .
After being left on the bench against Istanbul he was also named as a substitute against Everton , and speaking to BT Sport ahead of the game Ferdinand stated his belief that Pogba will be far from happy with the decision .
`` If I ’ m sitting there and I ’ m Paul Pogba I ’ m going , ‘ well , I ’ m not in his best team ’ , '' Ferdinand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to pull out a result , he ’ s under immense pressure today and I ’ m on the bench .
`` What does that say to the likes of Paul Pogba ?
That ’ s why if I ’ m Pogba I ’ m sitting there going , ‘ well , where do I lie in his plans ?
’ '' But I think for Ole , that two in front of the back four are his insurance policy , that ’ s how he sees them now .
`` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and produce .
( Marcus ) Rashford , Bruno ( Fernandes ) , creating changes , taking chances , that ’ s what he needs them to do today . ''
United recently activated a clause in Pogba 's contract which has seen it extended to the summer of 2022 , but the 27-year-old has regularly been linked with a move to the likes of Juventus and Real Madrid .
It remains to be seen if he can force his way back into the starting line-up , but it certainly seems Solskjaer does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The French midfielder was left out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting 11 to take on Everton in Saturday lunchtime's Premier League clash
Rio Ferdinand believes Paul Pogba will be questioning his role in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side after he was benched for Manchester United's game against Everton.
United and Solskjaer are under huge pressure to get a result against the Toffees after losing their last two games in a row against Arsenal and Istanbul Başakşehir.
Anything other than a win would leave them mired near the bottom of the Premier League table, and with Mauricio Pochettino lurking in the shadows Solskjaer knows he has to turn his side's form around quickly if he is to keep his job.
Pogba was unimpressive in the defeat to the Gunners, conceding a penalty and attracting heavy criticism for his all-round performance.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
After being left on the bench against Istanbul he was also named as a substitute against Everton, and speaking to BT Sport ahead of the game Ferdinand stated his belief that Pogba will be far from happy with the decision.
"If I’m sitting there and I’m Paul Pogba I’m going, ‘well, I’m not in his best team’," Ferdinand said.
"He (Solskjaer) needs to pull out a result, he’s under immense pressure today and I’m on the bench.
"What does that say to the likes of Paul Pogba? That’s why if I’m Pogba I’m sitting there going, ‘well, where do I lie in his plans?’
"But I think for Ole, that two in front of the back four are his insurance policy, that’s how he sees them now.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
"That front four have got to go out and produce. (Marcus) Rashford, Bruno (Fernandes), creating changes, taking chances, that’s what he needs them to do today."
United recently activated a clause in Pogba's contract which has seen it extended to the summer of 2022, but the 27-year-old has regularly been linked with a move to the likes of Juventus and Real Madrid.
It remains to be seen if he can force his way back into the starting line-up, but it certainly seems Solskjaer does not fully trust him at the moment.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Madame Tussauds dumps Donald Trump waxwork in dustbin as re-election hopes fade

Donald Trump 's presidency could soon be consigned to the dustbin of history - and in the meantime Madame Tussauds has put his effigy in an actual dustbin .
The US President 's smiling likeness is now among the garbage in a display at the museum in Berlin .
It was put there before Tuesday 's election , as forecasters tipped the Republican to be dumped by American voters .
That looks likely to be the case , with Joe Biden on the cusp of securing the battleground states he needs to be the next man in the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a model of predecessor Barack Obama remains in place .
Other items in the bin with Trump 's waxwork include cardboard 'tweets ' and a Make America Great Again cap .
Speaking after the move last week , the museum ’ s marketing manager Orkide Yalcindag said : “ Today ’ s activity is rather of a symbolic character ahead of the elections in the United States .
“ We here at Madame Tussauds Berlin removed Donald Trump ’ s waxwork as a preparatory measure.
” Regardless of the outcome , Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wheeled back before long .
It comes as Trump faces mounting pressure to concede and walk away with dignity .
But that looks unlikely to happen , with the President vowing to go to the courts in a desperate effort to overturn counts that have not gone his way .
Last night Biden said he was going to win the US presidency as his lead grew over Trump in battleground states .
`` The numbers tell us ... it 's a clear and convincing story : We 're going to win this race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he and his running mate Kamala Harris were already meeting with experts as they prepare for the White House .
Trump , 74 , has been defiant as his chances of re-election fade .
He has repeatedly made unfounded claims of fraud and his campaign is pursuing a series of lawsuits that legal experts say are unlikely to alter the election outcome .
Americans have been waiting longer than in any presidential election since 2000 to learn the winner , with counting slowed by a record number of mail-in ballots .
The Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person on Tuesday 's Election Day .
Biden is opening a large lead in Pennsylvania which is likely to secure the electoral college votes he needs to beat Trump .
For good measure , he also leads in Georgia , Nevada and Arizona .

The museum in Berlin put the waxwork of the US President - who is refusing to accept the result of Tuesday's poll - into a dumpster as he looks set to lose out to Democrat Joe Biden
Donald Trump's presidency could soon be consigned to the dustbin of history - and in the meantime Madame Tussauds has put his effigy in an actual dustbin.
The US President's smiling likeness is now among the garbage in a display at the museum in Berlin.
It was put there before Tuesday's election, as forecasters tipped the Republican to be dumped by American voters.
That looks likely to be the case, with Joe Biden on the cusp of securing the battleground states he needs to be the next man in the White House.
Despite putting Trump in a dumpster, a model of predecessor Barack Obama remains in place.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Other items in the bin with Trump's waxwork include cardboard 'tweets' and a Make America Great Again cap.
Speaking after the move last week, the museum’s marketing manager Orkide Yalcindag said: “Today’s activity is rather of a symbolic character ahead of the elections in the United States.
“We here at Madame Tussauds Berlin removed Donald Trump ’s waxwork as a preparatory measure.”
Regardless of the outcome, Trump and his dumpster are likely to be wheeled back before long.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It comes as Trump faces mounting pressure to concede and walk away with dignity.
But that looks unlikely to happen, with the President vowing to go to the courts in a desperate effort to overturn counts that have not gone his way.
Last night Biden said he was going to win the US presidency as his lead grew over Trump in battleground states.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"The numbers tell us... it's a clear and convincing story: We're going to win this race," Biden said, adding that he and his running mate Kamala Harris were already meeting with experts as they prepare for the White House.
Trump, 74, has been defiant as his chances of re-election fade.
He has repeatedly made unfounded claims of fraud and his campaign is pursuing a series of lawsuits that legal experts say are unlikely to alter the election outcome.
Americans have been waiting longer than in any presidential election since 2000 to learn the winner, with counting slowed by a record number of mail-in ballots.
The Covid-19 pandemic prompted many to avoid voting in person on Tuesday's Election Day.
Biden is opening a large lead in Pennsylvania which is likely to secure the electoral college votes he needs to beat Trump.
For good measure, he also leads in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona.


thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Laughable Trump election banner flown over Goodison before Everton vs Man Utd

A bizarre banner claiming that the 'world knows ' Donald Trump won the US election was flown over Goodison Park before Saturday 's clash between Everton and Manchester United .
The plane carrying the banner could be seen in the Merseyside skies as the players warmed up before the lunchtime kick-off , with the banner carrying the words `` World Knows Trump Won ' along with the familiar # MAGA hashtag used by Trump supporters .
In reality Republican Trump is set to be the loser of the election , with Democrat Joe Biden due to be confirmed as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With mail-in ballots still being counted in a handful of states , Biden 's lead is widening as he closes in on the White House .
Biden just needs to clinch the 20 electoral college votes that are on offer in Pennsylvania to secure victory , with reports claiming he is currently around 28,000 ballots ahead of rival Trump in the state .
The former vice-president also leads in Georgia , Nevada and Arizona amid what has been a record turn out in the US .
With Trump on the verge of losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a media conference on Thursday in which he made a series of baseless claims about certain votes being illegal .
Biden has n't yet claimed victory , only saying : `` The numbers tell us a clear and convincing story - we 're going to win this race '' .
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A plane flying a banner claiming 'World Knows Trump Won' could be seen above Goodison Park before the Saturday lunchtime clash between Everton and Manchester United
A bizarre banner claiming that the 'world knows' Donald Trump won the US election was flown over Goodison Park before Saturday's clash between Everton and Manchester United.
The plane carrying the banner could be seen in the Merseyside skies as the players warmed up before the lunchtime kick-off, with the banner carrying the words ''World Knows Trump Won' along with the familiar #MAGA hashtag used by Trump supporters.
In reality Republican Trump is set to be the loser of the election, with Democrat Joe Biden due to be confirmed as the new president in the coming days.
With mail-in ballots still being counted in a handful of states, Biden's lead is widening as he closes in on the White House.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Biden just needs to clinch the 20 electoral college votes that are on offer in Pennsylvania to secure victory, with reports claiming he is currently around 28,000 ballots ahead of rival Trump in the state.
The former vice-president also leads in Georgia, Nevada and Arizona amid what has been a record turn out in the US.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
With Trump on the verge of losing the election, the president appeared at a media conference on Thursday in which he made a series of baseless claims about certain votes being illegal.
Biden hasn't yet claimed victory, only saying: "The numbers tell us a clear and convincing story - we're going to win this race".
Everton and United take each other on at Goodison amid mounting pressure on United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with many claiming a defeat could lead to him losing his job
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thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Inside Katie Price's massive rented home as Carl whisks her away for date night

Katie Price 's fans have been given a glimpse at her not-too-shabby living situation in her latest YouTube video .
Katie 's been renting the six-bedroom , four bathroom Surrey house since giving up her famous West Sussex `` mucky mansion '' last December .
The video kicks off with Katie and Carl discussing their upcoming date night , which Carl had planned down to the finest detail with flowers and a very dapper blazer .
Former Love Islander Carl explains that they 've arranged a baby sitter for the kids , and that he 'll be leaving the property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that classically romantic flair .
The video was filmed before lockdown 2.0 , so Katie and Carl headed out for that last bit of freedom before being couped up in the house .
Katie added that they 're counting it as their `` first ever date night '' because they 've been with each other every day since getting serious - meaning he 's never picked her up for a date .
Behind them , fans got a glimpse of the massive kitchen , where Katie 's kids played at the table .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ pizza , fetching it from the huge double-door fridge-freezer .
As Katie turns to address the camera , it pans around to reveal the true scope of the kitchen with it 's classy white marble counter-tops and matching swivel chairs .
`` We 're going to a pizzeria ! ''
Carl protested as Katie tucked in .
`` Well I love pizza , '' Katie reasoned as she took another bite .
`` Are you really ? ''
wondered Katie 's eldest daughter Princess .
`` No , but it 's a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Katie soon heads off to get ready on her mobility scooter , and as she turns we get a look at the living area that runs off the kitchen , giving the whole area an open-plan , family feel .
There are also splashes of Katie ' favourite colour pink as she adds personal touches to the rented space .
And Carl shows off his sweet relationship with Katie 's kids as Princess practices her boxing moves on him .
`` You 're terrible ! ''
he laughs , `` Not me , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a look at Carl getting ready , the tattooed whipping off his shirt to unveil the abs underneath .
One of their bathroom boasts a similar vibe to the kitchen , with classy white walls and sink .
Dressed to the nines in a tight-fitting top and trim blazer , he produces the bouquet of flowers he bought for Katie and heads downstairs .
The wide entrance to the home is decorated with a wall-dominating mirror , lined in its frame with silver paint over intricate carvings .
The ceiling , meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beams for a dash of the traditional .
And as he waits for Katie to get ready , he gets in some quality time with Katie 's youngest two , six-year-old Jett and five-year-old Bunny .

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Katie Price and boyfriend Carl Woods have fans a sneak peak into her sprawling Surrey accommodation after she left her mucky mansion last year
Inside Katie Price's massive rented home as Carl whisks her away for date night
Katie Price's fans have been given a glimpse at her not-too-shabby living situation in her latest YouTube video.
Katie's been renting the six-bedroom, four bathroom Surrey house since giving up her famous West Sussex "mucky mansion" last December.
The video kicks off with Katie and Carl discussing their upcoming date night, which Carl had planned down to the finest detail with flowers and a very dapper blazer.
Former Love Islander Carl explains that they've arranged a baby sitter for the kids, and that he'll be leaving the property and returning to pick her up for that classically romantic flair.
The video was filmed before lockdown 2.0, so Katie and Carl headed out for that last bit of freedom before being couped up in the house.
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Katie added that they're counting it as their "first ever date night" because they've been with each other every day since getting serious - meaning he's never picked her up for a date.
Behind them, fans got a glimpse of the massive kitchen, where Katie's kids played at the table.
Katie treated herself to a slice of pizza, fetching it from the huge double-door fridge-freezer.
As Katie turns to address the camera, it pans around to reveal the true scope of the kitchen with it's classy white marble counter-tops and matching swivel chairs.
"We're going to a pizzeria!" Carl protested as Katie tucked in.
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"Well I love pizza," Katie reasoned as she took another bite.
"Are you really?" wondered Katie's eldest daughter Princess.
"No, but it's a good idea though," said Carl.
Katie soon heads off to get ready on her mobility scooter, and as she turns we get a look at the living area that runs off the kitchen, giving the whole area an open-plan, family feel.
There are also splashes of Katie' favourite colour pink as she adds personal touches to the rented space.
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And Carl shows off his sweet relationship with Katie's kids as Princess practices her boxing moves on him.
"You're terrible!" he laughs, "Not me, I'm amazing."
We also get a look at Carl getting ready, the tattooed whipping off his shirt to unveil the abs underneath.
One of their bathroom boasts a similar vibe to the kitchen, with classy white walls and sink.
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Dressed to the nines in a tight-fitting top and trim blazer, he produces the bouquet of flowers he bought for Katie and heads downstairs.
The wide entrance to the home is decorated with a wall-dominating mirror, lined in its frame with silver paint over intricate carvings.
The ceiling, meanwhile, is lined with old timey wooden beams for a dash of the traditional.
And as he waits for Katie to get ready, he gets in some quality time with Katie's youngest two, six-year-old Jett and five-year-old Bunny.


thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Mickey & Friends Kids' Tablet by Pebble Gear offers fantastic parental controls

Introducing young children to tech like tablets can feel like a bit of a minefield for parents , making sure that little ones are able to be entertained and educated while ensuring the content they access is safe and appropriate .
My three-year-old Isaac has managed to become fairly touchscreen literate thanks to his Amazon Fire Kids Tablet , but I ’ ve been keen to see what alternatives might be available .
Disney is one of the latest companies to offer an option , teaming up with Pebble Gear for a range of branded tablets featuring various characters from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The most recent of these is a Mickey & Friends version , featuring the iconic mouse alongside Goofy , Donald and Minnie .
The Pebble Gear Mickey & Friends Kids Tablet is Android-based , featuring a 7-inch ( 17.7 cm ) screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 .
Under the hood is a 1.3 Ghz dual core processor and 16Gb of storage , although once you factor in the operating system and pre-loaded apps , the storage menu reveals it ’ s actually closer to 12.38Gb of free space .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a standard 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a slot for an SD card if you want expanded storage , up to an extra 128Gb .
Strangely , the SD card slot isn ’ t protected by anything , and is just an open slit .
While this is only a niggle , it leaves the area vulnerable to crumbs , grease , liquids and other detritus that anything handled by kids inevitably gets covered in .
If you ’ re a parent to a burgeoning photography buff , there ’ s decent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for taking snaps .
Along with the device itself , the package includes a tough bumper case with Mickey & Friends branding on the back , and a Micro USB charger that features interchangeable pin modules for UK and EU plug sockets - something that would come in handy for family holidays on the continent .
The bumper case feels chunky enough to protect against drops and impacts ( it certainly survived being knocked off the arms of our sofas a fair few times ) , but it sadly lacks a built in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to view the tablet without having to hold it constantly , it ’ ll need to be propped up against an object .
The solution to this is to purchase a third party case with a stand , but at the cost of losing some of the Mickey branding from the default bumper .
Software-wise , there ’ s a selection of pre-loaded Mickey themed apps , namely three games and 10 ebooks .
The fun but simple games involve either searching for certain objects in pictures , matching spheres of similar colours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fly across the screen ( like Duckhunt on the NES ) .
These activities feature some lovely hand drawn style graphics that wouldn ’ t look out of place in a Disney cartoon .
For the ebooks , there ’ s a range of tales about Mickey , Donald and co getting up to various hijinks .
However , the text is woefully small and there ’ s no way to increase the size , which is far from ideal for kids getting to grips with reading .
Thankfully , six out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with lines of text being highlighted in sync with the voice over .
Still , one wonders why the audio narration wasn ’ t extended to all of the ebooks .
Frustratingly , there ’ s no indicator as to which of the stories have a narrator , meaning kids and / or parents simply have to remember which ones do .
Pebble Gear ’ s Disney tablets come with a year ’ s subscription to Game Store Junior , a Snakebyte Digital-powered storefront that offers over 500 games and apps for children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ads or in-app purchases .
The store offers things like classic arcade games ( including Galaga and Ms Pac Man ) , fairy tale ebooks and learning apps focused on numeracy and literacy .
Finally , the tablet features a basic web browser if you feel like your child is ready for some internet surfing .
( Do people still say ‘ surfing the net ’ , or am I just getting old ? )
All of these functions can be managed by the tablet ’ s key strength - an easy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After the device ’ s initial set-up process ( selecting a language , connecting to wifi etc ) , you ’ ll be asked to choose a 4-digit pin and then link an email address to the device via an activation code .
Once sorted , you ’ ll be able to access a set of intuitive and straightforward menus that allow you to set all manner of rules and restrictions on usage .
Parents can set daily screen time limits and set up to four individual session windows ( with the tablet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the option to set different timings on weekends and weekdays ( great for term time if your child is school age ) .
For ad-hoc tweaks , you can temporarily override your settings and adjust ( either increasing or decreasing ) screen time by increments of 10 minutes or set the device as unlocked until further notice .
There ’ s also the ability to customise the home screen by removing any of the sections you wish .
For instance , you can disable the camera and web browser , remove access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The parents ’ area also displays stats related to usage over the last week , 30 days and all time .
This is further broken down into colour coded categories of activity types , meaning you can see how long your child has spent playing games compared to reading ebooks and so on .
The system is incredibly simple to navigate and quick to access , especially when compared to the Amazon Fire Kids Tablet whose parental controls feel clunky and laborious to use .
The web browser comes with its own set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to set which specific sites can be viewed ( via a whitelist function ) , disable images , remove the URL field , prevent the creation of bookmarks and so on .
On the whole , this is a fun piece of tech for kids to get to grips with .
Despite being on the younger side of the device ’ s target age range , Isaac enjoyed the pre-loaded games and narrated ebooks , plus he had a good giggle using the camera to take pictures of his baby brother .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hardware and software though , with the less than ideal approach to ebooks and the bumper ’ s lack of stand .
If you ’ re after something that offers video content for children , you ’ ll find the tablet lacking as there ’ s no Netflix or even Disney+ app available on it .
However , this is in line with the vibe of the package , which is focused on interaction and learning rather than passively binging PJ Masks .
It even makes the lack of stand on the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to be holding the device as they play games or swipe to turn virtual book pages .
The interface of Isaac ’ s Amazon Fire now feels bloated and complicated compared to the uncluttered home screen and straightforward parental controls of the Mickey & Friends Kids ’ Tablet .
In fact , I ’ d go so far as to say that the latter feels much more like a device designed for kids from the ground up , whereas the Amazon options often come across as tablets for grown-ups that have simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system .
As such , this Pebble Gear and Disney effort is worthy of recommendation to parents who are looking for a device with reassuringly robust and easy to manage safety measures .
The Mickey & Friends Kids ’ Tablet is available now for £99.99 .
You can check out the full Disney range on the Pebble Gear site .

This entry in Pebble Gear's range of Disney themed devices lets parents easily manage content and screen time to keep little ones safe and entertained
Introducing young children to tech like tablets can feel like a bit of a minefield for parents, making sure that little ones are able to be entertained and educated while ensuring the content they access is safe and appropriate.
My three-year-old Isaac has managed to become fairly touchscreen literate thanks to his Amazon Fire Kids Tablet, but I’ve been keen to see what alternatives might be available.
Disney is one of the latest companies to offer an option, teaming up with Pebble Gear for a range of branded tablets featuring various characters from IPs like Toy Story and Frozen 2. The most recent of these is a Mickey & Friends version, featuring the iconic mouse alongside Goofy, Donald and Minnie.
The Pebble Gear Mickey & Friends Kids Tablet is Android-based, featuring a 7-inch (17.7 cm) screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600. Under the hood is a 1.3 Ghz dual core processor and 16Gb of storage, although once you factor in the operating system and pre-loaded apps, the storage menu reveals it’s actually closer to 12.38Gb of free space.
On the side of the device is a standard 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a slot for an SD card if you want expanded storage, up to an extra 128Gb. Strangely, the SD card slot isn’t protected by anything, and is just an open slit. While this is only a niggle, it leaves the area vulnerable to crumbs, grease, liquids and other detritus that anything handled by kids inevitably gets covered in.
If you’re a parent to a burgeoning photography buff, there’s decent but basic front and rear facing cameras for taking snaps.
Along with the device itself, the package includes a tough bumper case with Mickey & Friends branding on the back, and a Micro USB charger that features interchangeable pin modules for UK and EU plug sockets - something that would come in handy for family holidays on the continent.
The bumper case feels chunky enough to protect against drops and impacts (it certainly survived being knocked off the arms of our sofas a fair few times), but it sadly lacks a built in stand, meaning if your child wants to view the tablet without having to hold it constantly, it’ll need to be propped up against an object. The solution to this is to purchase a third party case with a stand, but at the cost of losing some of the Mickey branding from the default bumper.
Software-wise, there’s a selection of pre-loaded Mickey themed apps, namely three games and 10 ebooks. The fun but simple games involve either searching for certain objects in pictures, matching spheres of similar colours or tapping fast moving objects as they fly across the screen (like Duckhunt on the NES). These activities feature some lovely hand drawn style graphics that wouldn’t look out of place in a Disney cartoon.
For the ebooks, there’s a range of tales about Mickey, Donald and co getting up to various hijinks. However, the text is woefully small and there’s no way to increase the size, which is far from ideal for kids getting to grips with reading. Thankfully, six out of the ten stories feature audio narration, with lines of text being highlighted in sync with the voice over. Still, one wonders why the audio narration wasn’t extended to all of the ebooks. Frustratingly, there’s no indicator as to which of the stories have a narrator, meaning kids and / or parents simply have to remember which ones do.
Pebble Gear’s Disney tablets come with a year’s subscription to Game Store Junior, a Snakebyte Digital-powered storefront that offers over 500 games and apps for children that are usable offline, with no ads or in-app purchases.
The store offers things like classic arcade games (including Galaga and Ms Pac Man), fairy tale ebooks and learning apps focused on numeracy and literacy.
Finally, the tablet features a basic web browser if you feel like your child is ready for some internet surfing. (Do people still say ‘surfing the net’, or am I just getting old?)
All of these functions can be managed by the tablet’s key strength - an easy to use suite of powerful parental controls.
After the device’s initial set-up process (selecting a language, connecting to wifi etc), you’ll be asked to choose a 4-digit pin and then link an email address to the device via an activation code. Once sorted, you’ll be able to access a set of intuitive and straightforward menus that allow you to set all manner of rules and restrictions on usage.
Parents can set daily screen time limits and set up to four individual session windows (with the tablet locking itself in between), with the option to set different timings on weekends and weekdays (great for term time if your child is school age). For ad-hoc tweaks, you can temporarily override your settings and adjust (either increasing or decreasing) screen time by increments of 10 minutes or set the device as unlocked until further notice.
There’s also the ability to customise the home screen by removing any of the sections you wish. For instance, you can disable the camera and web browser, remove access to the store or deactivate specific apps.
The parents’ area also displays stats related to usage over the last week, 30 days and all time. This is further broken down into colour coded categories of activity types, meaning you can see how long your child has spent playing games compared to reading ebooks and so on. The system is incredibly simple to navigate and quick to access, especially when compared to the Amazon Fire Kids Tablet whose parental controls feel clunky and laborious to use.
The web browser comes with its own set of solid parental controls, allowing you to set which specific sites can be viewed (via a whitelist function), disable images, remove the URL field, prevent the creation of bookmarks and so on.
Verdict
On the whole, this is a fun piece of tech for kids to get to grips with. Despite being on the younger side of the device’s target age range, Isaac enjoyed the pre-loaded games and narrated ebooks, plus he had a good giggle using the camera to take pictures of his baby brother. There are certainly some shortcomings with both the hardware and software though, with the less than ideal approach to ebooks and the bumper’s lack of stand. If you’re after something that offers video content for children, you’ll find the tablet lacking as there’s no Netflix or even Disney+ app available on it.
However, this is in line with the vibe of the package, which is focused on interaction and learning rather than passively binging PJ Masks. It even makes the lack of stand on the case slightly more forgivable since children are more likely to be holding the device as they play games or swipe to turn virtual book pages.
The interface of Isaac’s Amazon Fire now feels bloated and complicated compared to the uncluttered home screen and straightforward parental controls of the Mickey & Friends Kids’ Tablet.
In fact, I’d go so far as to say that the latter feels much more like a device designed for kids from the ground up, whereas the Amazon options often come across as tablets for grown-ups that have simply had a kids section shoehorned into the system. As such, this Pebble Gear and Disney effort is worthy of recommendation to parents who are looking for a device with reassuringly robust and easy to manage safety measures.
The Mickey & Friends Kids’ Tablet is available now for £99.99. You can check out the full Disney range on the Pebble Gear site.


thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Woman, 29, stabbed to death 'after fleeing from house disturbance'

A murder probe has been opened after a 29-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Stoke .
The victim was found with knife wounds at a home yesterday afternoon , and died in hospital from her injuries .
Neighbours reported that the woman fled on to the street after a disturbance at a house in Leigh Street , Burslem , at around 4.45pm .
A man , 39 , is today being quizzed on suspicion of her murder .
A crime scene is in place and officers are now working to establish the woman 's identity and notify her next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives near to the scene , said : `` This is such an awful thing to have happened and the community is in shock .
`` My thoughts are with the woman 's family . ''
A Staffordshire Police spokesman added : “ A man from the Bournemouth area has been arrested in connection with the death and is in custody .
“ Formal identification of the deceased woman is yet to take place .
“ The woman ’ s family are being supported by specially trained officers at this time and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ privacy and not to speculate as to her identity or the circumstances of the case as enquiries continue.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 101 .

The 29-year-old victim died in hospital after police were called to a disturbance at a house in Burslem, Stoke, on Friday afternoon
A murder probe has been opened after a 29-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Stoke.
The victim was found with knife wounds at a home yesterday afternoon, and died in hospital from her injuries.
Neighbours reported that the woman fled on to the street after a disturbance at a house in Leigh Street, Burslem, at around 4.45pm.
A man, 39, is today being quizzed on suspicion of her murder.
A crime scene is in place and officers are now working to establish the woman's identity and notify her next of kin.
June Cartwright, who lives near to the scene, said: "This is such an awful thing to have happened and the community is in shock.
"My thoughts are with the woman's family."
A Staffordshire Police spokesman added: “A man from the Bournemouth area has been arrested in connection with the death and is in custody.
“Formal identification of the deceased woman is yet to take place.
“The woman’s family are being supported by specially trained officers at this time and we would kindly urge people to respect their privacy and not to speculate as to her identity or the circumstances of the case as enquiries continue.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101.


thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson claims Joe Biden is a hologram who doesn't exist

Fox News ' resident eyebrow-raiser Tucker Carlson has claimed the new president of the United States is actually ... a hologram .
Right-winger Carlson - who recently insisted white supremacy is a `` conspiracy theory '' and whined immigrants would make the US `` poorer and dirtier '' - took to the network last night after Joe Biden gave his semi-acceptance speech in the absence of the final vote tally .
`` Who exactly is Joe Biden ?
This man who claims to be our president - we probably ought to find out .
Put that on the to-do list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday night .
`` The truth is , as of tonight we do n't really know .
We have no clue what Joe Biden actually thinks or even if he 's capable of thinking .
`` He has n't told us .
Nobody 's made him tell us , for a full year now .
That 's by design .
In fact , it 's becoming clear there is no 'Joe Biden ' .
The man you may remember from the 1980s is gone , he no longer exists . ''
Tucker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he told the camera : `` What remains is a projection of sorts - a hologram designed to mimic the behaviour of a non-threatening political candidate .
`` Relax , Joe Biden is here ; he smiles a lot .
That 's the message from the vapour candidate .
Do n't think too much .
Who is running the projector here ? ''
Tucker also claimed Biden 's team would force the US electorate to `` make you drink Starbucks every day '' in a bid for `` total uniformity '' .
Following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter , critics have been relentlessly mocking the millionaire pundit for his views .
`` I wish Tucker bluddy Carlson was hologram ...
I 'd take great pleasure in pulling the plug on him .
He 's a colossal bell**d , '' wrote one .
`` Errr ... Run that by me again - # TuckerCarlson is under the impression that # Biden is a Hologram.. whatever .
Then again he is propbably doing the death throes of # Trump news propaganda channel @ FoxNews , '' tweeted another .
And a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tucker Carlson was once a real person .
He died of irony and with the help of his families fortune , is now uploaded to Fox News servers .
He 's the real hologram who is turned off every night and reprogrammed every afternoon . ''
It comes after incumbent Donald Trump slowly lost his hopes of reelection as tensions in the White House hit fever pitch .
Following his livestreamed meltdown on Thursday night , in which Trump falsely claimed the Democrats were trying to 'steal ' the election , the orange-faced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the race .
Biden is expected to be announced as the winner of the US election some time in the next few hours , after the remaining votes in key states are counted .

Tucker Carlson - who is known for his fanciful reporting - was mercilessly mocked after claiming the expected new president-elect Joe Biden doesn't really exist
Fox News' resident eyebrow-raiser Tucker Carlson has claimed the new president of the United States is actually... a hologram.
Right-winger Carlson - who recently insisted white supremacy is a "conspiracy theory" and whined immigrants would make the US "poorer and dirtier" - took to the network last night after Joe Biden gave his semi-acceptance speech in the absence of the final vote tally.
"Who exactly is Joe Biden? This man who claims to be our president - we probably ought to find out. Put that on the to-do list," Biden told his Fox viewers on Friday night.
"The truth is, as of tonight we don't really know. We have no clue what Joe Biden actually thinks or even if he's capable of thinking.
Image: FOX news) FOX news)
"He hasn't told us. Nobody's made him tell us, for a full year now. That's by design. In fact, it's becoming clear there is no 'Joe Biden'. The man you may remember from the 1980s is gone, he no longer exists."
Tucker's claims then got more ludicrous as he told the camera: "What remains is a projection of sorts - a hologram designed to mimic the behaviour of a non-threatening political candidate.
"Relax, Joe Biden is here; he smiles a lot. That's the message from the vapour candidate. Don't think too much. Who is running the projector here?"
Image: FOX news) FOX news)
Tucker also claimed Biden's team would force the US electorate to "make you drink Starbucks every day" in a bid for "total uniformity".
Following the clip, which has taken off on Twitter, critics have been relentlessly mocking the millionaire pundit for his views.
"I wish Tucker bluddy Carlson was hologram... I'd take great pleasure in pulling the plug on him. He's a colossal bell**d," wrote one.
"Errr... Run that by me again - #TuckerCarlson is under the impression that #Biden is a Hologram.. whatever. Then again he is propbably doing the death throes of #Trump news propaganda channel @FoxNews," tweeted another.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
And a third said: "Plot Twist: Tucker Carlson was once a real person. He died of irony and with the help of his families fortune, is now uploaded to Fox News servers. He's the real hologram who is turned off every night and reprogrammed every afternoon."
It comes after incumbent Donald Trump slowly lost his hopes of reelection as tensions in the White House hit fever pitch.
Following his livestreamed meltdown on Thursday night, in which Trump falsely claimed the Democrats were trying to 'steal' the election, the orange-faced president refused to step aside and concede the race.
Biden is expected to be announced as the winner of the US election some time in the next few hours, after the remaining votes in key states are counted.


thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Alexander-Arnold leaves bullish note on Jota's Atalanta hat-trick ball

Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly left a rousing four-word note on Diogo Jota 's hat-trick match ball from Liverpool 's emphatic Champions League victory over Atalanta .
The Reds ran out 5-0 winners against the Serie A club on Tuesday , with Jota scoring three times and Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane also finding the back of the net .
Jota 's hat-trick continued his fine form for the Reds and ensured he was on the scoresheet for the fourth consecutive match .
The Portugal forward , signed from Wolves for £41million last summer , already appears poised to have a stunning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weight behind his new teammate .
Jota 's match ball was covered in congratulatory messages and one from right-back Alexander-Arnold stood out , as it read : `` Congrats , first of many , '' according to The Times .
Jota 's impressive scoring run includes winners in the 2-1 victories over Sheffield United and West Ham in the Premier League .
The 23-year-old 's tally stands at seven goals in 10 appearances at a remarkable rate of a goal every 71 minutes .
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His electric form has handed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the blockbuster clash with Manchester City on Sunday .
The Reds boss must decide if he will continue with Jota , bring Roberto Firmino back into the starting XI or try and accommodate both forwards in his line-up .
While Klopp has recently heaped praise on Jota , he launched an impassioned defence of Firmino as he previewed the trip to the Etihad .
`` I do n't have to say one word about Bobby Firmino and how important he was for us , I do n't waste time with that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in so many games the difference-maker without scoring maybe , I 'm not sure , but with scoring as well in other games , so I would feel really embarrassed if I had to mention now the qualities of Bobby Firmino .
`` I ca n't help these people , sorry .
That 's how it is . ''
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The Liverpool right-back had a rousing four-word message for hat-trick hero Jota, who has enjoyed a sublime start to life with the Reds after his £41million summer transfer
Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly left a rousing four-word note on Diogo Jota's hat-trick match ball from Liverpool's emphatic Champions League victory over Atalanta.
The Reds ran out 5-0 winners against the Serie A club on Tuesday, with Jota scoring three times and Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane also finding the back of the net.
Jota's hat-trick continued his fine form for the Reds and ensured he was on the scoresheet for the fourth consecutive match.
The Portugal forward, signed from Wolves for £41million last summer, already appears poised to have a stunning debut season and Alexander-Arnold has thrown his weight behind his new teammate.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Jota's match ball was covered in congratulatory messages and one from right-back Alexander-Arnold stood out, as it read: "Congrats, first of many," according to The Times .
Jota's impressive scoring run includes winners in the 2-1 victories over Sheffield United and West Ham in the Premier League.
The 23-year-old's tally stands at seven goals in 10 appearances at a remarkable rate of a goal every 71 minutes.
Should Diogo Jota keep his place in the starting XI for Liverpool's trip to Manchester City? Have your say here.
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His electric form has handed Jurgen Klopp a team selection conundrum ahead of the blockbuster clash with Manchester City on Sunday.
The Reds boss must decide if he will continue with Jota, bring Roberto Firmino back into the starting XI or try and accommodate both forwards in his line-up.
While Klopp has recently heaped praise on Jota, he launched an impassioned defence of Firmino as he previewed the trip to the Etihad.
"I don't have to say one word about Bobby Firmino and how important he was for us, I don't waste time with that," Klopp said.
"He was in so many games the difference-maker without scoring maybe, I'm not sure, but with scoring as well in other games, so I would feel really embarrassed if I had to mention now the qualities of Bobby Firmino.
"I can't help these people, sorry. That's how it is."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-07--Man asks for no salad in McDonald's burger but when it arrives he's 'devastated'

The picky eater 's wife explained that he was trying to remove the salad from the chicken burger he was ordering from Uber Eats .
But he ended up accidentally removing almost everything else , with the only ingredient remaining being ketchup .
The woman posted a picture of her husband posing with his disappointing delivery on Facebook while she tucked into her meal .
She wrote : `` My husband just ordered McDonald 's from Uber eats .
He unticked all the salad options because he does n't like it , without realising he unticked the bread bun and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant that he 'd paid full price for a chicken burger which consisted of just ketchup ... She added : `` So this is his chicken burger that turned up and he paid £3+ for and £4 delivery . ''
Since being posted , it has received more than 8,000 likes in the group and 1,600 comments from members .
One wrote : `` This made my day ! ''
Another added : `` Honestly this happens to me soo often because I ’ m an only meat and cheese person hahahaha .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks fuming .
Hilarious . ''
`` I 'm more shocked that they sent this out .
They deffo knew it was a mistake bet they had a proper laugh at him hahaha , '' said another .
And : `` His little face !
?
Pure devastated !
! ''
wrote a fifth .
But a few people in the group were quick to point out that chicken burgers do n't come with ketchup , which prompted Drew to explain that Lewis adds ketchup as an extra and removes the mayonnaise as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a story to share ?
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The "devastated" man was exposed by his wife on Facebook after he accidentally removed one too many ingredients from the burger he was ordering from McDonald's
Man asks for no salad in McDonald's burger but when it arrives he's 'devastated'
A man's unconventional McDonald's order has left people online in hysterics.
The picky eater's wife explained that he was trying to remove the salad from the chicken burger he was ordering from Uber Eats.
But he ended up accidentally removing almost everything else, with the only ingredient remaining being ketchup.
The woman posted a picture of her husband posing with his disappointing delivery on Facebook while she tucked into her meal.
She wrote: "My husband just ordered McDonald's from Uber eats. He unticked all the salad options because he doesn't like it, without realising he unticked the bread bun and chicken too...."
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
But this meant that he'd paid full price for a chicken burger which consisted of just ketchup...
She added: "So this is his chicken burger that turned up and he paid £3+ for and £4 delivery."
Since being posted, it has received more than 8,000 likes in the group and 1,600 comments from members.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
One wrote: "This made my day!"
Another added: "Honestly this happens to me soo often because I’m an only meat and cheese person hahahaha."
A third joked: "He looks fuming. Hilarious."
"I'm more shocked that they sent this out. They deffo knew it was a mistake bet they had a proper laugh at him hahaha," said another.
And: "His little face!? Pure devastated!!" wrote a fifth.
But a few people in the group were quick to point out that chicken burgers don't come with ketchup, which prompted Drew to explain that Lewis adds ketchup as an extra and removes the mayonnaise as he doesn't like it.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-07--UK bans foreign visitors from Denmark after outbreaks of Covid-19 in mink farms

The UK Government has banned foreign visitors from Denmark after the widespread outbreaks of Covid-19 in the country 's mink farms .
All non-British national or resident travellers who have been in or transited through Denmark in the last 14 days will be denied entry into the UK .
The rule came into effect this morning , Saturday , at 4am .
Denmark was removed from the Government 's list of travel corridors on Friday and UK residents will now have to quarantine for 14 days on entry to the UK .
British nationals or residents will be required to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their household .
A spokeswoman from the Department for Transport said in a statement : `` Unlike other travel to the UK , there will be no exemptions to this quarantine policy .
`` Anyone who has returned from Denmark within the last two weeks will be contacted to ensure they complete the self-isolation needed to ensure the virus does not spread across the UK .
This comes after a mutated coronavirus strain in minks and people in the north of the country was discovered .
The Danish government has said it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which authorities said could be more resistant against future vaccines for people .
Around 17 million animals could be culled , at the cost of $ 800 million , which has prompted a demand for evidence behind the decision by some lawmakers .
`` We are asking to have it ( the evidence ) sent over , so we can assess the technical basis , '' a spokesperson for the Liberal Party told broadcaster TV2 on Wednesday .
The industry association for Danish mink breeders called it a `` black day for Denmark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Of course , we must not be the cause of a new pandemic .
`` We do not know the professional basis for this assessment and risk ... but the government 's decision is a disaster for the industry and Denmark . ''
Residents in northern Denmark , home to most of the country 's mink farms , will face restrictions on movement across county lines .
Restaurants and bars will also be forced to close , the mayor of Vesthimmerland Municipality Per Bach Laursen said .

The Government has brought into force all non-British national or resident travellers who have been in or transited through Denmark in the last 14 days will be denied entry into the UK.
UK bans foreign visitors from Denmark after outbreaks of Covid-19 in mink farms
The UK Government has banned foreign visitors from Denmark after the widespread outbreaks of Covid-19 in the country's mink farms.
All non-British national or resident travellers who have been in or transited through Denmark in the last 14 days will be denied entry into the UK.
The rule came into effect this morning, Saturday, at 4am.
Denmark was removed from the Government's list of travel corridors on Friday and UK residents will now have to quarantine for 14 days on entry to the UK.
British nationals or residents will be required to self-isolate along with all other members of their household.
Image: MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
A spokeswoman from the Department for Transport said in a statement: "Unlike other travel to the UK, there will be no exemptions to this quarantine policy.
"Anyone who has returned from Denmark within the last two weeks will be contacted to ensure they complete the self-isolation needed to ensure the virus does not spread across the UK.
This comes after a mutated coronavirus strain in minks and people in the north of the country was discovered.
Image: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima) Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima)
The Danish government has said it would cull all minks to prevent human contagion which authorities said could be more resistant against future vaccines for people.
Around 17 million animals could be culled, at the cost of $800 million, which has prompted a demand for evidence behind the decision by some lawmakers.
"We are asking to have it (the evidence) sent over, so we can assess the technical basis," a spokesperson for the Liberal Party told broadcaster TV2 on Wednesday.
Image: METTE MOERK/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) METTE MOERK/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
The industry association for Danish mink breeders called it a "black day for Denmark".
Chairman Tage Pedersen said: "Of course, we must not be the cause of a new pandemic.
"We do not know the professional basis for this assessment and risk... but the government's decision is a disaster for the industry and Denmark."
Residents in northern Denmark, home to most of the country's mink farms, will face restrictions on movement across county lines.
Restaurants and bars will also be forced to close, the mayor of Vesthimmerland Municipality Per Bach Laursen said.