thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Cervical cancer could be wiped out - saving hundreds of lives each year

Cervical cancer could eventually be eliminated by improved NHS screening and vaccines , doctors have said .
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year thanks to a more sensitive type of cervical screening , which has recently been rolled out across the health service .
A quarter of the 2,500 new cervical cancer cases in England each year could be prevented with the testing , which sees smear test samples first checked for the human papilloma virus ( HPV ) .
HPV , a common infection spread usually spread through sex or skin-to-skin contact , causes almost all cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ samples have been examined and those that showed possible cell changes were then tested for HPV .
But this has now being switched around , with cells first tested for HPV infection , and only those that have the virus examined for abnormal cells .
This means any sign of infection can be spotted at an earlier stage before cancer goes on to develop .
Research has also shown that the new method picks up far more cases of pre-cancerous lesions than the old one .
Alongside the new screening , all 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered a vaccine to protect against HPV .
Professor Peter Johnson , national clinical director for cancer , said : “ Screening is one of the most effective ways of protecting against cervical cancer and there is no doubt this new way of testing will save lives .
It is vitally important that all eligible people attend for their screening appointments , to keep themselves safe .
“ Combined with the success of the HPV vaccine for both boys and girls , we hope that cervical cancer can be eliminated altogether by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surviving cancer are at a record high , but there is always more we can do , as we continue to deliver our Long Term Plan.
” Because cervical cancer often shows no symptoms in the early stages , it is “ especially important ” that people attend their tests and that those who are eligible get vaccinated against HPV , he added .
Last year only seven in ten of eligible women aged 25 to 64 were screened , with one million not taking up their appointment .
When it came to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completed the two-dose HPV vaccination course in 2017/18 , up from 83.1 % the previous year .
Data on boys is not yet available .
Robert Music , of Jo ’ s Cervical Cancer Trust , urged women to attend their screening .
He added : “ The day that cervical cancer is a disease of the past is one we should be aiming to get to as soon as possible .
“ Cervical screening is such an important test , but there are many reasons it can be difficult to attend .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tackle these to ensure as many women benefit from this far more sensitive test and we save as many cancers diagnoses and lives as possible.
” A cervical screening for Joanna Gray , 30 , from Manchester , found HPV and abnormal cells .
Having now received the all clear , she is grateful it was caught so early .
“ The doctor at the hospital told me that if I ’ d left this for another three years then it could have been very , very different , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that smear tests prevent cervical cancer before it even has a chance to begin .
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Cervical Cancer - everything you need to know
Cervical Cancer - everything you need to know
Doctors believe vaccines and screening could see the disease completely disappear
Cervical cancer could be wiped out - saving hundreds of lives each year
Cervical cancer could eventually be eliminated by improved NHS screening and vaccines, doctors have said.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year thanks to a more sensitive type of cervical screening, which has recently been rolled out across the health service.
A quarter of the 2,500 new cervical cancer cases in England each year could be prevented with the testing, which sees smear test samples first checked for the human papilloma virus (HPV).
HPV, a common infection spread usually spread through sex or skin-to-skin contact, causes almost all cases of cervical cancer.
Until now, samples have been examined and those that showed possible cell changes were then tested for HPV.
But this has now being switched around, with cells first tested for HPV infection, and only those that have the virus examined for abnormal cells.
This means any sign of infection can be spotted at an earlier stage before cancer goes on to develop.
Research has also shown that the new method picks up far more cases of pre-cancerous lesions than the old one.
Alongside the new screening, all 12 and 13-year-olds in school year eight are offered a vaccine to protect against HPV.
Professor Peter Johnson, national clinical director for cancer, said: “Screening is one of the most effective ways of protecting against cervical cancer and there is no doubt this new way of testing will save lives. It is vitally important that all eligible people attend for their screening appointments, to keep themselves safe.
Image: Daily Mirror) Daily Mirror)
“Combined with the success of the HPV vaccine for both boys and girls, we hope that cervical cancer can be eliminated altogether by the NHS in England. The chances of surviving cancer are at a record high, but there is always more we can do, as we continue to deliver our Long Term Plan.”
Because cervical cancer often shows no symptoms in the early stages, it is “especially important” that people attend their tests and that those who are eligible get vaccinated against HPV, he added.
Last year only seven in ten of eligible women aged 25 to 64 were screened, with one million not taking up their appointment.
When it came to the jab, 83.8% of girls completed the two-dose HPV vaccination course in 2017/18, up from 83.1% the previous year. Data on boys is not yet available.
Robert Music, of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, urged women to attend their screening.
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He added: “The day that cervical cancer is a disease of the past is one we should be aiming to get to as soon as possible.
“Cervical screening is such an important test, but there are many reasons it can be difficult to attend.
“We must continue to understand and tackle these to ensure as many women benefit from this far more sensitive test and we save as many cancers diagnoses and lives as possible.”
A cervical screening for Joanna Gray, 30, from Manchester, found HPV and abnormal cells.
Having now received the all clear, she is grateful it was caught so early.
“The doctor at the hospital told me that if I’d left this for another three years then it could have been very, very different,” she said.
“I think it’s amazing that smear tests prevent cervical cancer before it even has a chance to begin.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-20--Rylan Clark-Neal's opens up about terrifying abuse he gets from Twitter trolls

Rylan Clark-Neal has called for social media platforms to add verification steps to weed out vicious trolls who send celebrities like him obscene messages .
The TV star said he regularly receives death threats and faces homophobic slurs on Twitter , and he would like technology companies verify users , as they already do with the blue tick system , to make it possible to trace the sources of abuse .
Rylan , 31 , said : “ I would love to see a world of social media where everyone was verified to some extent , to the point where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ verification to have an account .
“ I think that would really change social media for the better because the people that use social media the right way , it won ’ t affect them but the people that use social media the extreme wrong ways , it will get rid of them , it will eliminate it.
” He added : “ That is not stopping people having an opinion , absolutely not , that is what the whole platform is for , if you don ’ t like someone you don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will do is it will make people think about what they will say .
“ By all means people , even if they are verified , can still tweet me and say ‘ Ugh he ’ s so talentless ’ , that ’ s fine , but when people are saying ‘ I ’ m going to come for you and cut your throat ’ and things like this , would they be saying that if they knew that they were completely traceable because they were a verified account because the platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t think they would .
“ And if they did they would have to take the consequences of that .
I don ’ t think it eliminates free speech , I think it eliminates arseholes.
” Rylan l was speaking ahead of his Thread Talks performance at Samsung KX , the technology firm ’ s venue in London ’ s King Cross , which hosts tech tutorials , health and wellbeing sessions and other classes .
He will address his experiences on social media and will even read out some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : “ We live in a world where it ’ s very easy to be traceable , big brother is a reality now , so I think accounts should be accounted for .
“ You can still be anonymous in the public domain , the only place that you would be able to be traced is through your server .
`` I ’ m not saying anyone ’ s name and address should be on their profile , absolutely not , but if someone is making genuine threats , or harassing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make that complaint through the platform , it can be quite easily traced to who it is.
” Rylan said despite any abuse he receives , he still loves Twitter because it keeps things in perspective .
He said : “ I don ’ t live in the world of the block button , I don ’ t want to live in the world of the block button .
“ Trolling is wrong , but I do quite like knowing that not everyone likes me and I actually quite like knowing that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I think that is what I ’ ve been doing for nearly eight years now , if I literally had a penny for every time someone said ‘ Ah , I used to think you were a right this or a right that but now I really like you or you ’ re not what I thought you were ... ’ .
“ I like seeing people say it.
” • Rylan ’ s Thread Talk is on January 22 at 8pm at Samsung KX .

The presenter is calling for social media networks to do more to get rid of trolls before they start targeting people
Rylan Clark-Neal has called for social media platforms to add verification steps to weed out vicious trolls who send celebrities like him obscene messages.
The TV star said he regularly receives death threats and faces homophobic slurs on Twitter , and he would like technology companies verify users, as they already do with the blue tick system, to make it possible to trace the sources of abuse.
Rylan, 31, said: “I would love to see a world of social media where everyone was verified to some extent, to the point where you may need some form of ID verification to have an account.
“I think that would really change social media for the better because the people that use social media the right way, it won’t affect them but the people that use social media the extreme wrong ways, it will get rid of them, it will eliminate it.”
He added: “That is not stopping people having an opinion, absolutely not, that is what the whole platform is for, if you don’t like someone you don’t like someone, but what it will do is it will make people think about what they will say.
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“By all means people, even if they are verified, can still tweet me and say ‘Ugh he’s so talentless’, that’s fine, but when people are saying ‘I’m going to come for you and cut your throat’ and things like this, would they be saying that if they knew that they were completely traceable because they were a verified account because the platform will have their identification? No I don’t think they would.
“And if they did they would have to take the consequences of that. I don’t think it eliminates free speech, I think it eliminates arseholes.”
Rylan l was speaking ahead of his Thread Talks performance at Samsung KX, the technology firm’s venue in London’s King Cross, which hosts tech tutorials, health and wellbeing sessions and other classes.
He will address his experiences on social media and will even read out some of the rude messages he has received.
He said: “We live in a world where it’s very easy to be traceable, big brother is a reality now, so I think accounts should be accounted for.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
“You can still be anonymous in the public domain, the only place that you would be able to be traced is through your server.
"I’m not saying anyone’s name and address should be on their profile, absolutely not, but if someone is making genuine threats, or harassing someone or stalking someone, when you make that complaint through the platform, it can be quite easily traced to who it is.”
Rylan said despite any abuse he receives, he still loves Twitter because it keeps things in perspective.
He said: “I don’t live in the world of the block button, I don’t want to live in the world of the block button.
“Trolling is wrong, but I do quite like knowing that not everyone likes me and I actually quite like knowing that I can change people’s opinions.
“I think that is what I’ve been doing for nearly eight years now, if I literally had a penny for every time someone said ‘Ah, I used to think you were a right this or a right that but now I really like you or you’re not what I thought you were...’.
“I like seeing people say it.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Kerry Katona has Caroline Flack's back and has every faith she'll rebuild career

Kerry Katona says she 's got Caroline Flack 's back following her recent troubles .
The Love Island host stepped down from her role after being arrested and charged with assault by beating following an early-morning altercation with her boyfriend Lewis Burton .
She pleaded not guilty when she appeared in court , and has been banned from contacting her boyfriend ahead of her next appearance later this year .
Despite pleading not guilty , Caroline said she wanted to step away from the first ever winter series of the ITV2 dating show as she did n't want to steal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replaced by Irish model and presenter Laura Whitmore , whose boyfriend Iain Stirling provides the hilarious voiceover for the show .
After all that 's happened , Kerry says she 's positive Caroline can rebuild her career , but that it 's a harder task for women .
And she says she knows all about it after her own infamous interview on This Morning .
She told The Sun : `` It makes me angry at how this industry works .
No one knows what went on behind those closed doors .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all . ''
But Kerry said she felt it was more difficult for women to rebuild their careers after a setback as she hailed Ant McPartlin for returning to work following his drink-driving conviction .
She said : `` I applaud Ant McPartlin .
I adore him .
He ’ s done f***ing amazing to pull it all back .
`` But I think it is different for a man than it is for a woman .
Within eight months of him crashing his car under the influence , into another with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning awards .
`` Then there ’ s me on This Morning , slurring my words due to mental health medication .
I am still to this day crawling back up that ladder . ''
Kerry said women are given a `` hard time '' when they mess up .
Despite that , she 's confident Caroline can make a career comeback .
She said while she thinks Laura Whitmore is doing an `` amazing job '' presenting the show in Caroline 's absence , she 'd like to see Caroline back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes `` everyone can pull through '' .
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Iain Stirling talks about his partner replacing Caroline Flack as host of Winter Love Island
Iain Stirling talks about his partner replacing Caroline Flack as host of Winter Love Island
The former Atomic Kitten star says it's harder for women to rebuild their careers after a set-back, making reference to her infamous This Morning appearance
Kerry Katona has Caroline Flack's back and has every faith she'll rebuild career
Kerry Katona says she's got Caroline Flack's back following her recent troubles.
The Love Island host stepped down from her role after being arrested and charged with assault by beating following an early-morning altercation with her boyfriend Lewis Burton.
She pleaded not guilty when she appeared in court, and has been banned from contacting her boyfriend ahead of her next appearance later this year.
Despite pleading not guilty, Caroline said she wanted to step away from the first ever winter series of the ITV2 dating show as she didn't want to steal attention away from it.
She was replaced by Irish model and presenter Laura Whitmore, whose boyfriend Iain Stirling provides the hilarious voiceover for the show.
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After all that's happened, Kerry says she's positive Caroline can rebuild her career, but that it's a harder task for women.
And she says she knows all about it after her own infamous interview on This Morning.
She told The Sun: "It makes me angry at how this industry works. No one knows what went on behind those closed doors. I am not going to judge Caroline at all."
But Kerry said she felt it was more difficult for women to rebuild their careers after a setback as she hailed Ant McPartlin for returning to work following his drink-driving conviction.
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She said: "I applaud Ant McPartlin. I adore him. He’s done f***ing amazing to pull it all back.
"But I think it is different for a man than it is for a woman. Within eight months of him crashing his car under the influence, into another with a little girl in it, he is winning awards.
"Then there’s me on This Morning, slurring my words due to mental health medication. I am still to this day crawling back up that ladder."
Kerry said women are given a "hard time" when they mess up.
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Despite that, she's confident Caroline can make a career comeback.
She said while she thinks Laura Whitmore is doing an "amazing job" presenting the show in Caroline's absence, she'd like to see Caroline back in the role.
And she said she believes "everyone can pull through".
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thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Man Utd on red alert as Edinson Cavani hands in PSG transfer request

Manchester United are on alert over Edinson Cavani after PSG sporting director Leonardo confirmed the striker had handed in a transfer request .
United have been linked with a potential swoop for Cavani after boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted the club could look to sign a striker in the January transfer window .
Solskjaer will be without Marcus Rashford for up to three months after the striker suffered a stress fracture in his back , and Cavani could fill the void left by the striker 's absence .
After Paris-Saint Germain 's 1-0 win over Lorient on Sunday , Leonardo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to leave , with the French club having already turned down a bid from Atletico Madrid .
`` Edinson Cavani has asked to leave , '' said Leonardo .
`` We are studying the situation .
We had an offer from Atletico Madrid , we did not accept it .
I do n't know how this is going to turn out . ''
Head coach Thomas Tuchel further confirmed that the clock appears to be ticking on the 32-year-old striker 's time at PSG , saying : `` I am not sure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
With Cavani 's PSG contract set to expire in June , Atletico Madrid have widely been considered the favourites for his signature - although Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with the centre-forward .
There could also be ramifications for Arsenal if Atletico fail to land Cavani , as the Spanish club are believed to be considering Alexandre Lacazette as a back-up option .
But United now appear to be firmly in the race after Solskjaer 's comments following United 's 2-0 defeat away to Liverpool on Sunday .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at both loans and permanent signings amid a growing crisis that has seen Rashford , Paul Pogba , Scott McTominay and previously Anthony Martial sidelined .
`` Well we ’ ve had many , many injuries on big players for us this season , '' Solskjaer said .
`` We ’ ve had now Marcus , Anthony ’ s been out for months , Paul ’ s been out for more than half the season , Scott ’ s been out for months .
`` So it ’ s just an unfortunate situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be because the window is open that we look at some short-term deals as well and that could take us through until the summer . ''
Asked whether United desperately need a striker now , Solskjaer said : ‘ Desperately ?
Not desperately .
`` Of course we ’ re looking at numbers as well , because we 've had many injuries .
`` So if the right one is there and it will fit for us , we can buy .
If there ’ s loans available it might be possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well that are chomping at the bit . ''

PSG sporting director Leonardo confirms Cavani has asked to leave with Manchester United boss Solskjaer on lookout for a new striker due to Rashford injury
Manchester United are on alert over Edinson Cavani after PSG sporting director Leonardo confirmed the striker had handed in a transfer request.
United have been linked with a potential swoop for Cavani after boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted the club could look to sign a striker in the January transfer window.
Solskjaer will be without Marcus Rashford for up to three months after the striker suffered a stress fracture in his back, and Cavani could fill the void left by the striker's absence.
After Paris-Saint Germain's 1-0 win over Lorient on Sunday, Leonardo confirmed that Uruguay international Cavani had asked to leave, with the French club having already turned down a bid from Atletico Madrid.
"Edinson Cavani has asked to leave," said Leonardo.
"We are studying the situation. We had an offer from Atletico Madrid, we did not accept it. I don't know how this is going to turn out."
Head coach Thomas Tuchel further confirmed that the clock appears to be ticking on the 32-year-old striker's time at PSG, saying: "I am not sure that Edinson Cavani will be here in February."
With Cavani's PSG contract set to expire in June, Atletico Madrid have widely been considered the favourites for his signature - although Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with the centre-forward.
There could also be ramifications for Arsenal if Atletico fail to land Cavani, as the Spanish club are believed to be considering Alexandre Lacazette as a back-up option.
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But United now appear to be firmly in the race after Solskjaer's comments following United's 2-0 defeat away to Liverpool on Sunday.
The United boss said the club would look at both loans and permanent signings amid a growing crisis that has seen Rashford, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay and previously Anthony Martial sidelined.
"Well we’ve had many, many injuries on big players for us this season," Solskjaer said.
"We’ve had now Marcus, Anthony’s been out for months, Paul’s been out for more than half the season, Scott’s been out for months.
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"So it’s just an unfortunate situation that we’re in. It might be because the window is open that we look at some short-term deals as well and that could take us through until the summer."
Asked whether United desperately need a striker now, Solskjaer said: ‘Desperately? Not desperately.
"Of course we’re looking at numbers as well, because we've had many injuries.
"So if the right one is there and it will fit for us, we can buy. If there’s loans available it might be possible. But I've got players here as well that are chomping at the bit."


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Bungalow owners ordered to tear down extension that was 5 inches too high

The owners of a bungalow have been ordered to tear down the roof of a new extension after councillors decided it was five inches too high .
The homeowners , named as Mr and Mrs Hyam , built a side extension to their house which was just four inches shorter than the height of the bungalow .
But the council 's regulations state extensions must be at least nine inches shorter than the original building .
The extension is also greater than two thirds the width of the original building , again contravening Warwick District Council 's regulations .
Councillors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeowners ' application to alter the conditions by five votes to four , meaning the roof will have to be rebuilt .
Planning officers explained that permission for the semi-detached property , in Penns Close , Cubbington , Warks.
, had been granted as the plans had been amended to adhere to the council 's Residential Design Guide ( RDG ) .
A report to the meeting explained : `` The RDG states that in order to appear as subservient additions , side extensions should not be greater than two thirds of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There should also be a set down of the roof ridge of a minimum of 225mm ( nine inches ) .
`` The side extension as approved is greater than two thirds the width of the original dwelling .
`` Therefore the key factor in ensuring a subservient design was the previously approved 225mm set down . ''
Councillors were told the set down - or difference in roof heights - was just 100mm ( four inches ) so the extension failed to meet the guidelines .
There had been five letters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the conditions and Debbie Jones , speaking on behalf of the applicants Mr and Mrs Hyam , said it was a minor discrepancy and was a technical issue that arose during construction .
But while councillors were sympathetic to the owners , they refused to give any leeway which will mean the roof having to be rebuilt .
Councillor Terry Morris said : `` This is an unfortunate one and I feel for the applicants because someone has got it wrong here .
`` The thought of enforcement and having to take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebuild it is expensive , painful and not nice , but you just ca n't say that it sits nicely in the streetscene and therefore I will have to agree with officers and propose refusal . ''
Councillor Martyn Ashford added : `` The design guide is there for a reason , it should be followed and it has n't been followed here so unfortunately they are going to have to look at it again . ''

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Homeowners Mr and Mrs Hyam built a side extension to their house, only to be told by Warwick District Council that it was five inches too high - meaning they will have to start the project again
Bungalow owners ordered to tear down extension that was 5 inches too high
The owners of a bungalow have been ordered to tear down the roof of a new extension after councillors decided it was five inches too high.
The homeowners, named as Mr and Mrs Hyam, built a side extension to their house which was just four inches shorter than the height of the bungalow.
But the council's regulations state extensions must be at least nine inches shorter than the original building.
The extension is also greater than two thirds the width of the original building, again contravening Warwick District Council's regulations.
Councillors on the planning committee turned down the homeowners' application to alter the conditions by five votes to four, meaning the roof will have to be rebuilt.
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Planning officers explained that permission for the semi-detached property, in Penns Close, Cubbington, Warks., had been granted as the plans had been amended to adhere to the council's Residential Design Guide (RDG).
A report to the meeting explained: "The RDG states that in order to appear as subservient additions, side extensions should not be greater than two thirds of the width of the original dwelling house.
"There should also be a set down of the roof ridge of a minimum of 225mm (nine inches).
"The side extension as approved is greater than two thirds the width of the original dwelling.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
"Therefore the key factor in ensuring a subservient design was the previously approved 225mm set down."
Councillors were told the set down - or difference in roof heights - was just 100mm (four inches) so the extension failed to meet the guidelines.
There had been five letters of support for the application to alter the conditions and Debbie Jones, speaking on behalf of the applicants Mr and Mrs Hyam, said it was a minor discrepancy and was a technical issue that arose during construction.
But while councillors were sympathetic to the owners, they refused to give any leeway which will mean the roof having to be rebuilt.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Councillor Terry Morris said: "This is an unfortunate one and I feel for the applicants because someone has got it wrong here.
"The thought of enforcement and having to take the tiles and the roof trusses down and rebuild it is expensive, painful and not nice, but you just can't say that it sits nicely in the streetscene and therefore I will have to agree with officers and propose refusal."
Councillor Martyn Ashford added: "The design guide is there for a reason, it should be followed and it hasn't been followed here so unfortunately they are going to have to look at it again."


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Three men stabbed to death following 'disturbance' in east London

Three men have died following a mass stabbing in north-east London .
The Metropolitan Police said the trio , believed to be aged in their 20s or 30s , were knifed in Seven Kings , Ilford , today .
The emergency services were called to a 'disturbance ' at around 7.38pm , only to find three people suffering from stab wounds .
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene Chief Superintendent Steve Clayman , commander of the Met ’ s East Area Basic Command Unit , said : “ While enquiries into this tragic incident are at an early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a triple homicide investigation .
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk “ I must retain an open mind as to any motive as we are in the early stages of establishing the full circumstances.
” A section 60 order has been rolled out across the borough of Redbridge , which will last until Monday at 8am .
Jas Athwal , leader of Redbridge Council , tweeted : `` Serious incident involving multiple stabbings in Seven Kings this evening .
I have been in touch with the Borough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night as police work to catch the perpetrators . ''
Kam Rai , deputy leader of Redbridge Council , also tweeted about the stabbing , saying : `` Horrific , 3 men stabbed in Seven Kings / Goodmayes area .
Knife crime is becoming all too common , we need a national strategy and more police resource now . ''
Sam Tarry , Labour MP for Ilford South , tweeted : `` Heartbroken to find out that three people have been stabbed in Seven Kings , Ilford , tonight . ''
Crime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as officers begin a full forensic examination , although no arrests have been made .
Police have warned of traffic disruption in the area as there is a crime scene in place .
Post-mortem examinations are due to take place .
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 6374/19jan or to remain anonymous call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: The Metropolitan Police said that three men, believed to be aged in their 20s or 30s, were stabbed in Seven Kings, Ilford, on Sunday. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene
Three men knifed to death after triple stabbing in east London
Three men have died following a mass stabbing in north-east London and two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The Metropolitan Police said the trio, believed to be aged in their 20s or 30s, were knifed in Seven Kings, Ilford, on Sunday night.
The emergency services were called to a 'disturbance' at around 7.38pm, only to find three people suffering from stab wounds.
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Two men, aged 29 and 39, were later arrested on suspicion of murder.
Horrifying footage has emerged showing the victims' bodies on the floor at a chaotic and distressing scene, and a witness has told how he heard one of the men crying "help me" as he lay dying in the street.
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Resident Hardev Singh told LBC: “I could just hear someone crying help me, help me, help me - the police got there five or six minutes later, it’s very shocking.”
The owner of Seven Kings Cars, opposite Seven Kings station, said a man with blood on his hands had approached him on Sunday evening asking for help after three people had been badly injured.
Nadeem Rana said: "I was shocked. He (the man) had blood on his hands and he said there were people in very poor condition."
The man and a passenger who had been waiting for a taxi made off towards the scene to help, Mr Rana said.
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He added that he was shocked to hear the men had died.
"It's shocking, a feeling of insecurity, to be honest," he said.
Chief Superintendent Steve Clayman, commander of the Met’s East Area Basic Command Unit, said: “While enquiries into this tragic incident are at an early stage, this is likely to be a triple homicide investigation.
“I must retain an open mind as to any motive as we are in the early stages of establishing the full circumstances.”
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A section 60 order, giving police greater stop and search powers, has been rolled out across the borough of Redbridge, which will last until Monday at 8am.
Communtiy leaders told of their shock.
Mayor Sadiq Khan said: "The horrific stabbing in Seven Kings in Redbridge last night is a tragic reminder of the evil scourge of knife crime that continues to plague our entire country.
"I have been working closely with senior Met Police officers, Redbridge council and the local MP on the response overnight, and will do everything possible to support the local community in Seven Kings through this extremely difficult time.
"Extra police powers remain in place."
He added: "The only way we will tackle violent crime for good is with laser-like focus on catching criminals by being tough on crime and, just as importantly, by addressing the underlying root causes of violence such as poverty, inequality and social alienation.
"This will require a huge increase in Government funding for public services including the police, youth services, schools, sports facilities and local councils.
"There is simply no other solution to this problem."
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Jas Athwal, leader of Redbridge Council, tweeted: "Serious incident involving multiple stabbings in Seven Kings this evening. I have been in touch with the Borough Commander & will continue to be throughout the night as police work to catch the perpetrators."
Kam Rai, deputy leader of Redbridge Council, also tweeted about the stabbing, saying: "Horrific, 3 men stabbed in Seven Kings / Goodmayes area. Knife crime is becoming all too common, we need a national strategy and more police resource now."
Sam Tarry, Labour MP for Ilford South, tweeted: "Heartbroken to find out that three people have been stabbed in Seven Kings, Ilford, tonight."
Crime scenes are in place in the area as officers begin a full forensic examination.
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Police have warned of traffic disruption in the area as there is a crime scene in place.
Post-mortem examinations are due to take place.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "An investigation has been launched into the deaths of three men in Redbridge, all of whom had suffered apparent stab injuries.
"At 7.38pm on Sunday 19 January, emergency services were called to a disturbance in Elmstead Road, Seven Kings.
"Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found three men, aged in their 20s or 30s, suffering what appear to be stab injuries. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.
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"Officers are in the process of establishing formal identification and informing all next of kin.
"Post-mortem examinations will be arranged in due course.
"A thorough investigation is underway and crime scenes are in place in the area as officers begin a full forensic examination. This will continue into Monday and potentially beyond."
The London Ambulance Service said it responded to reports of a stabbing outside Seven Kings station.
A spokesperson said: "We sent a number of resources including three ambulances, three medics in response cars, two critical care paramedics, two incident response officers and our hazardous areas response team (HART).
"We also dispatched London's Air Ambulance.
"Sadly, despite the efforts of medics, three males were pronounced dead at the scene."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 6374/19jan or to remain anonymous call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Love Island fans unconvinced as Siannise Fudge dishes on favourite sex position

The latest Love Island had some serious talking points , but fans seem to be fixating on one chat about sex positions .
Siannise Fudge , who 's had a bumpy time since the first controversial recoupling , dished to Connor Durman about her favourite sex position .
When the islanders found out they 'd be quizzed on their partners ' lives , Siannise and Connor took some time away from the others to brush up on their knowledge .
She explained : `` Where the boy 's on top , and my legs are on his shoulders . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ laughter , fans took to Twitter - and they 've got some questions .
One queried : `` So leg pon shoulder is called 'anvil ' ?
We learn something new every day # loveisland . ''
`` Anvil ? ''
another tweeted , `` Is that what it 's called ?
# loveisland . ''
Others drew comparison between Siannise and one of last year 's islanders - fan favourite Curtis Pritchard .
Over the summer he had his new mates in stitches after he revealed his favourite was `` The Eagle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ curtis started something with them obscure sex positions ... '' The other couples were having similar chats , with Callum and Shaughna telling each other the wildest places they 've ever had sex .
`` Where 's the weirdest place you 've ever had sex ? ''
quizzed Shaugna .
Callum replied : `` Not really that weird to be honest .
I 'm not one of them .
Just cars . ''
Shaughna explained that she 'd had sex in a park - while a Tom Jones concert blared nearby .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park , '' she said , `` And in the background Tom Jones was actually playing live . ''
Meanwhile Paige and Finley , who shared a snog for the first time , chatted about their astrological signs , while Mike made hopeless guesses at what Leanne 's favourite cocktail might be .

Fans have taken to social media to question the islander after she revealed her favourite sex position
The latest Love Island had some serious talking points, but fans seem to be fixating on one chat about sex positions.
Siannise Fudge, who's had a bumpy time since the first controversial recoupling, dished to Connor Durman about her favourite sex position.
When the islanders found out they'd be quizzed on their partners' lives, Siannise and Connor took some time away from the others to brush up on their knowledge.
"Sex position?" Connor asked.
"The Anvil!" Siannise declared.
She explained: "Where the boy's on top, and my legs are on his shoulders."
While Connor held back the tears of laughter, fans took to Twitter - and they've got some questions.
Image: ITV 2) ITV 2)
One queried: "So leg pon shoulder is called 'anvil'? We learn something new every day #loveisland."
"Anvil?" another tweeted, "Is that what it's called? #loveisland."
Others drew comparison between Siannise and one of last year's islanders - fan favourite Curtis Pritchard.
Over the summer he had his new mates in stitches after he revealed his favourite was "The Eagle."
Image: ITV 2) ITV 2) Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
One fan laughed: "curtis started something with them obscure sex positions..."
The other couples were having similar chats, with Callum and Shaughna telling each other the wildest places they've ever had sex.
"Where's the weirdest place you've ever had sex?" quizzed Shaugna.
Callum replied: "Not really that weird to be honest. I'm not one of them. Just cars."
Shaughna explained that she'd had sex in a park - while a Tom Jones concert blared nearby.
"I've actually had sex in a park," she said, "And in the background Tom Jones was actually playing live."
"What, Sex Bomb?" Callum chuckled.
Meanwhile Paige and Finley, who shared a snog for the first time, chatted about their astrological signs, while Mike made hopeless guesses at what Leanne's favourite cocktail might be.


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Love Island fans confused by weather as contestants wrap up for winter in coats

Love Island fans were left questioning South Africa 's weather tonight as they watched contestants wrap up warm in winter coats .
As the explosive episode came to a close , viewers watched in shock as newcomer Finley and original Islander Sophie appeared visibly cold .
The Islanders gathered around the fire pit for the couple 's challenge and Sophie tried to keep warm by wrapping a denim jacket around her legs .
Meanwhile Finley did n't attempt to hide the suspected cold temperatures as he wrapped up warm in a thick designer Moncler jacket .
Eagle eyed fans on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they rushed to Twitter to question why the Islanders were wearing coats .
One user questioned : `` Is South Africa cold ?
I ’ m confused why am I seeing a Moncler ? ''
While another found Finley 's choice of jacket hilarious as they shared a cryptic Tweet , writing : `` Finley u kno it ain ’ t cold enough for Moncler .
drip . ''
A third added : `` Guys , they ’ re all wearing coats .
Cape Town is cold and windy , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Another user was quick to notice the weather as they pointed out the contestants are 'always under blankets ' .
The Love Island fan wrote : `` Is it cold in South Africa ?
They are always under blankets ?
Thinking it ’ s cold and they ’ re made to wear bikinis haha . ''
Despite the windy weather and cooler temperatures , the Islanders continued to strip off into tiny bikinis and donned glamorous mini dresses for the evening .
Tonight 's episode saw Connor 's fuming reaction after Connagh 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and they ended up coupling up together .
Siannise Fudge admitted tonight that she 'd thought there was a strong chance Connagh would choose her , confronting him about his his decision .
The islanders were also put through the ringer tonight as they were grilled about their knowledge of their partner .
The episode then finished with a teaser revealing the new bombshell set to enter the villa on Monday night as Rebecca Gormley .
Rebecca starred in a cheeky teaser clip tonight which saw the new Islander warn the current girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold her back in getting what she wants .
She dramatically told cameras : `` I 'm going into the villa to find a man and there is n't going to be anything that holds me back .
`` Watch out girls , I 'm coming for your boys . ''
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The islanders have confused fans as they donned the warmest clothes from their suitcases before gathering around the firepit for the couple's challenge
Love Island fans confused by weather as contestants wrap up for winter in coats
Love Island fans were left questioning South Africa's weather tonight as they watched contestants wrap up warm in winter coats.
As the explosive episode came to a close, viewers watched in shock as newcomer Finley and original Islander Sophie appeared visibly cold.
The Islanders gathered around the fire pit for the couple's challenge and Sophie tried to keep warm by wrapping a denim jacket around her legs.
Meanwhile Finley didn't attempt to hide the suspected cold temperatures as he wrapped up warm in a thick designer Moncler jacket.
Eagle eyed fans on social media spotted the obviously cooler weather as they rushed to Twitter to question why the Islanders were wearing coats.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One user questioned: "Is South Africa cold ? I’m confused why am I seeing a Moncler ?"
While another found Finley's choice of jacket hilarious as they shared a cryptic Tweet, writing: "Finley u kno it ain’t cold enough for Moncler. drip."
A third added: "Guys, they’re all wearing coats. Cape Town is cold and windy, it’s ruining it for me."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another user was quick to notice the weather as they pointed out the contestants are 'always under blankets'.
The Love Island fan wrote: "Is it cold in South Africa? They are always under blankets? Thinking it’s cold and they’re made to wear bikinis haha."
Despite the windy weather and cooler temperatures, the Islanders continued to strip off into tiny bikinis and donned glamorous mini dresses for the evening.
Image: ITV/REX) ITV/REX)
Tonight's episode saw Connor's fuming reaction after Connagh's entry turned Sophie Piper's head, and they ended up coupling up together.
Siannise Fudge admitted tonight that she'd thought there was a strong chance Connagh would choose her, confronting him about his his decision.
The islanders were also put through the ringer tonight as they were grilled about their knowledge of their partner.
The episode then finished with a teaser revealing the new bombshell set to enter the villa on Monday night as Rebecca Gormley.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Rebecca starred in a cheeky teaser clip tonight which saw the new Islander warn the current girls as she insisted that 'nothing' would hold her back in getting what she wants.
She dramatically told cameras: "I'm going into the villa to find a man and there isn't going to be anything that holds me back.
"Watch out girls, I'm coming for your boys."
* Love Island airs daily at 9pm on ITV2
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thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Prince Harry says it's 'unfortunate' he didn't get royal exit deal he wanted

Prince Harry expressed his disappointment with the Megxit deal he managed to broker with the other senior members of the royal family .
Speaking at the Ivy Chelsea Club in London at an event for his charity Sentebale this evening , The Duke of Sussex was candid when speaking about his impending departure from the frontline royal family .
The day after the details of the split arrangements were made public , Harry expressed his regrets at how things had unfolded .
`` The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back , is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges .
And I know I haven ’ t always gotten it right , but as far as this goes , there really was no other option .
`` What I want to make clear is we ’ re not walking away , and we certainly aren ’ t walking away from you .
`` Our hope was to continue serving the Queen , the commonwealth , and my military associations , but without public funding .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ ve accepted this , knowing that it doesn ’ t change who I am or how committed I am .
`` But I hope that helps you understand what it had to come to , that I would step my family back from all I have ever known , to take a step forward into what I hope can be a more peaceful life . ''
It was announced last night that the couple had struck a deal with the royal family which will see them keep their HRH titles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will also keep Frogmore Cottage , but will pay back Sovereign Grant money used to upgrade the property .
Harry and Meghan will spend more of their time in North America and will not carry out duties from the Spring .
Prince Charles will continue to pay the couple money from the Duchy of Cornwall , although it is not clear how much they will receive .
The Prince and his wife will be free to seek employment , but have pledged to uphold the values of the Queen in any commercial ventures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is his loss of his official military appointments .
They include Captain General of Marines , Honorary Air Commandant Royal Air Force Honington , and Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving .
Harry 's grandmother , the Queen , issued an emotional statement on Saturday , saying she recognised the `` challenges '' the couple had faced over the past year .
Unusually , she used the first names of her grandson and his family in a public message .
The Queen said : `` Following many months of conversations and more recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family .
`` Harry , Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family . ''
She added : `` I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life .
`` I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country , the Commonwealth and beyond , and am particularly proud of how Meghan has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It is my whole family 's hope that today 's agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life . ''
In statement issued previously on behalf of the couple by Buckingham Palace , they said that under the agreement they understood they were `` required '' to step back from royal duties .
Earning money from lucrative contracts and still remaining active members of the monarchy would have been problematic and has caused issues for royals who have tried to straddle the two positions in the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Megxit '' by the media and a source told PA news agency `` you ca n't be half in and half out '' .
Meghan and Harry have already begun a transition phase of living in Canada and the UK .

PRINCE HARRY OPENS UP ON 'GREAT SADNESS' OVER DECISION TO QUIT UK
PRINCE HARRY OPENS UP ON 'GREAT SADNESS' OVER DECISION TO QUIT UK
The Duke of Sussex described his disappointment at not being able to serve the Queen and Commonwealth without public funding following his and Meghan Markle's split from the royal family
Prince Harry says it's 'unfortunate' he didn't get royal exit deal he wanted
Prince Harry expressed his disappointment with the Megxit deal he managed to broker with the other senior members of the royal family.
Speaking at the Ivy Chelsea Club in London at an event for his charity Sentebale this evening, The Duke of Sussex was candid when speaking about his impending departure from the frontline royal family.
The day after the details of the split arrangements were made public, Harry expressed his regrets at how things had unfolded.
"The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back, is not one I made lightly," he said.
"It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges. And I know I haven’t always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option.
"What I want to make clear is we’re not walking away, and we certainly aren’t walking away from you.
"Our hope was to continue serving the Queen, the commonwealth, and my military associations, but without public funding.
"Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible. I’ve accepted this, knowing that it doesn’t change who I am or how committed I am.
"But I hope that helps you understand what it had to come to, that I would step my family back from all I have ever known, to take a step forward into what I hope can be a more peaceful life."
Image: MJ Pictures / BACKGRID) MJ Pictures / BACKGRID)
It was announced last night that the couple had struck a deal with the royal family which will see them keep their HRH titles, but not use them.
They will also keep Frogmore Cottage , but will pay back Sovereign Grant money used to upgrade the property.
Harry and Meghan will spend more of their time in North America and will not carry out duties from the Spring.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
Prince Charles will continue to pay the couple money from the Duchy of Cornwall, although it is not clear how much they will receive.
The Prince and his wife will be free to seek employment, but have pledged to uphold the values of the Queen in any commercial ventures.
A particular sore point for Harry is his loss of his official military appointments.
They include Captain General of Marines, Honorary Air Commandant Royal Air Force Honington, and Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving.
Harry's grandmother, the Queen, issued an emotional statement on Saturday, saying she recognised the "challenges" the couple had faced over the past year.
Image: David Fisher/REX) David Fisher/REX)
Unusually, she used the first names of her grandson and his family in a public message.
The Queen said: "Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family.
"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family."
She added: "I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family.
"It is my whole family's hope that today's agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life."
In statement issued previously on behalf of the couple by Buckingham Palace, they said that under the agreement they understood they were "required" to step back from royal duties.
Earning money from lucrative contracts and still remaining active members of the monarchy would have been problematic and has caused issues for royals who have tried to straddle the two positions in the past.
The deal was dubbed a hard "Megxit" by the media and a source told PA news agency "you can't be half in and half out".
Meghan and Harry have already begun a transition phase of living in Canada and the UK.


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Love Island viewers left stunned over new girl Rebecca Gormley's age

Love Island 2020 bombshell Rebecca Gormley was confirmed to be entering the villa at the end of Sunday night 's episode .
Yet to meet the islanders on screen , the stunner promised to cause havoc .
The part-time model and carer teased she could be after Mike , Callum or new boy Connagh and was n't afraid to step on any toes .
But amid her promise that she was going to take the girls ' men , fans were surprised to learn her age .
Many felt she looked much older than she was , after it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter , one fan said : `` Now way is she 21 !
!
! ''
Another commented : `` The new girl is only 21 .
I ? ''
A third added : `` This newbie isn ’ t 21 years old .
There ’ s no way . ''
This was echoed by another viewer who said : `` This new bombshell is 21 years old unooo ?
?
?
?
Madddddd she deffo lied about her age lmaoooo . ''
Rebecca is n't the only islander who surprised fans with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finley Tapp surprised fans when it was confirmed he was only 20 years old .
One fan said : `` Still confused how the guy coupled up with Paige is only 20 .
He gives me uncle vibes . ''
A third said : `` I can ’ t get over the fact that Finley is 20 . ''
Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2 .

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Love Island 2020 new arrival Rebecca Gormley is yet to enter the villa, but fans are already surprised by how old she is
Love Island 2020 bombshell Rebecca Gormley was confirmed to be entering the villa at the end of Sunday night's episode.
Yet to meet the islanders on screen, the stunner promised to cause havoc.
The part-time model and carer teased she could be after Mike, Callum or new boy Connagh and wasn't afraid to step on any toes.
But amid her promise that she was going to take the girls' men, fans were surprised to learn her age.
Many felt she looked much older than she was, after it was confirmed she was 21.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Taking to Twitter , one fan said: "Now way is she 21!!!"
Another commented: "The new girl is only 21. I?"
A third added: "This newbie isn’t 21 years old. There’s no way."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
This was echoed by another viewer who said: "This new bombshell is 21 years old unooo???? Madddddd she deffo lied about her age lmaoooo."
Rebecca isn't the only islander who surprised fans with their age on joining the show.
Finley Tapp surprised fans when it was confirmed he was only 20 years old.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One fan said: "Still confused how the guy coupled up with Paige is only 20. He gives me uncle vibes."
Another tweeted: "Finley is 20. Unbelievable."
A third said: "I can’t get over the fact that Finley is 20."
Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2.


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Prince Harry says it 'brings him great sadness that it has come to this'

Prince Harry has said it 'brings him great sadness it has come to this ' but insisted he and Meghan had `` no other option '' during an emotional speech on Sunday evening .
The Duke of Sussex was speaking at the Ivy Chelsea Club in London at an event for his charity Sentebale .
It was the first time he spoke publicly about the reasons why he and Meghan decided to move to Canada since they announced their plans to split from the royal family almost two weeks ago .
He said : `` The decision that I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step back , is not one I made lightly .
`` It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges .
And I know I haven ’ t always gotten it right , but as far as this goes , there really was no other option .
`` What I want to make clear is we ’ re not walking away , and we certainly aren ’ t walking away from you .
`` Our hope was to continue serving the Queen , the commonwealth , and my military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Unfortunately , that wasn ’ t possible . ''
Speaking about what was planned after he married Meghan in May 2018 , he said : `` We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride .
`` Once Meghan and I were married , we were excited , we were hopeful , and we were here to serve .
`` For those reasons , it brings me great sadness that it has come to this . ''
On Saturday the Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have struck a deal which will see them keep their HRH titles but not use them .
They will also keep Frogmore Cottage , but will pay back a £2.4million Sovereign Grant money used to upgrade the property .
He continued : `` The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back , is not one I made lightly .
`` It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges .
And I know I haven ’ t always gotten it right , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really was no other option .
`` We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride . ''
He added : `` It has been our privilege to serve you , and we will continue to lead a life of service .
`` It has also been a privilege to meet so many of you , and to feel your excitement for our son Archie , who saw snow for the first time the other day and thought it was bloody brilliant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utmost respect for my grandmother , my commander in chief , and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family , for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months .
`` I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes , charities and military communities that are so important to me .
`` Together , you have given me an education about living .
And this role has taught me more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could have ever imagined .
`` We are taking a leap of faith - thank you for giving me the courage to take this next step . ''

It was the first time the 35-year-old spoke publicly about the reasons why he and Meghan Markle decided to move to Canada since they announced their plans to split from the royal family
Prince Harry says it 'brings him great sadness that it has come to this'
Prince Harry has said it 'brings him great sadness it has come to this' but insisted he and Meghan had "no other option" during an emotional speech on Sunday evening.
The Duke of Sussex was speaking at the Ivy Chelsea Club in London at an event for his charity Sentebale.
It was the first time he spoke publicly about the reasons why he and Meghan decided to move to Canada since they announced their plans to split from the royal family almost two weeks ago.
He said: "The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back, is not one I made lightly.
"It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges. And I know I haven’t always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option.
"What I want to make clear is we’re not walking away, and we certainly aren’t walking away from you.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Our hope was to continue serving the Queen, the commonwealth, and my military associations, but without public funding.
"Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible."
Speaking about what was planned after he married Meghan in May 2018, he said: "We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride.
"Once Meghan and I were married, we were excited, we were hopeful, and we were here to serve.
"For those reasons, it brings me great sadness that it has come to this."
Image: David Fisher/REX) David Fisher/REX) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
On Saturday the Queen released a statement saying Harry and Meghan have struck a deal which will see them keep their HRH titles but not use them.
They will also keep Frogmore Cottage , but will pay back a £2.4million Sovereign Grant money used to upgrade the property.
He continued: "The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back, is not one I made lightly.
"It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges. And I know I haven’t always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option.
"We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride."
He added: "It has been our privilege to serve you, and we will continue to lead a life of service.
"It has also been a privilege to meet so many of you, and to feel your excitement for our son Archie, who saw snow for the first time the other day and thought it was bloody brilliant!
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother, my commander in chief, and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family, for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months.
"I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes, charities and military communities that are so important to me.
"Together, you have given me an education about living. And this role has taught me more about what is right and just than I could have ever imagined.
"We are taking a leap of faith - thank you for giving me the courage to take this next step."


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--The Voice of The Mirror: Queen's response to 'Megxit' shows she's still the boss

When the Queen demands an answer , she gets one swiftly , judging by how urgently the royals worked to solve the crisis over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex .
Buckingham Palace ’ s unprecedented statements reveal she ’ s very much still in charge while giving us a hint of her hurt at a grandson and his new wife relocating to North America .
By agreeing the couple can keep their royal titles , although they must not use them , the monarch has been very skilful .
She has left open the door to a return should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry and Meghan hope in Canada and the USA .
Isolated from most of his friends , Harry in particular may discover the change isn ’ t as wonderful as he imagines .
Important questions remain unresolved , such as which commercial deals are acceptable and the use of the “ Sussex Royal ” brand .
There is also the potential cost to British taxpayers of security for a couple making a conscious decision to leave our country .
But people will still wish them well .
Only time will tell if this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is key to Britain ’ s future prosperity as it will reduce journey times and provide badly needed extra trains to connect the country .
Cancelling or curtailing the line would waste billions of pounds already spent and hurt the Midlands and the North .
These regions desperately require better public transport links to share the prosperity of London and the South East .
Other railway routes badly need investment , but this is no excuse to derail HS2 .
Holocaust survivors are living proof hope can triumph over hate .
No one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shipper , enjoying a 90th birthday the Nazis denied to so many .
We celebrate Zigi ’ s landmark so that the evils he defied never return to our continent .

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The monarch has been 'very skilful' in allowing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to keep their royal titles after 'Megxit'. Buckingham Palace has left the door open for the pair to return to the UK if their plan does not work out
The Voice of The Mirror: Queen's response to 'Megxit' shows she's still the boss
When the Queen demands an answer, she gets one swiftly, judging by how urgently the royals worked to solve the crisis over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Buckingham Palace’s unprecedented statements reveal she’s very much still in charge while giving us a hint of her hurt at a grandson and his new wife relocating to North America.
By agreeing the couple can keep their royal titles, although they must not use them, the monarch has been very skilful.
She has left open the door to a return should life not work out quite the way Harry and Meghan hope in Canada and the USA.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Isolated from most of his friends, Harry in particular may discover the change isn’t as wonderful as he imagines.
Important questions remain unresolved, such as which commercial deals are acceptable and the use of the “Sussex Royal” brand.
There is also the potential cost to British taxpayers of security for a couple making a conscious decision to leave our country.
But people will still wish them well. Only time will tell if this is a permanent goodbye.
HS2 has 2 work
HIGH-SPEED HS2 is key to Britain’s future prosperity as it will reduce journey times and provide badly needed extra trains to connect the country.
Cancelling or curtailing the line would waste billions of pounds already spent and hurt the Midlands and the North.
These regions desperately require better public transport links to share the prosperity of London and the South East.
Other railway routes badly need investment, but this is no excuse to derail HS2.
Celebrate Zigi
Holocaust survivors are living proof hope can triumph over hate.
No one proves this better than London great-grandfather Zigi Shipper, enjoying a 90th birthday the Nazis denied to so many.
We celebrate Zigi’s landmark so that the evils he defied never return to our continent.


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Prince Harry insists Meghan Markle is 'same woman I fell in love with' amid Megxit

Prince Harry insisted Meghan Markle is the same woman he fell in love with during an emotional speech addressing the ongoing crisis over 'Megxit ' .
The Duke of Sussex vehemently defended his wife , saying she shares the same values as him , in his address at The Ivy Chelsea Club , in London .
He spoke about his and Meghan 's plans to step back from the royal family in a moving speech for his HIV charity Sentebale earlier this evening .
Addressing the audience , he said : `` I have grown up feeling support from so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as you welcomed Meghan with open arms as you saw me find the love and happiness that I had hoped for all my life .
`` Finally , the second son of Diana got hitched , hurray !
`` I also know you ’ ve come to know me well enough over all these years to trust that the woman I chose as my wife upholds the same values as I do .
And she does , and she ’ s the same woman I fell in love with .
`` We both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride .
Once Meghan and I were married , we were excited , we were hopeful , and we were here to serve . ''
Harry said the UK will always be his home and the place he loves in the speech .
He added that he had 'no other option ' but to quit the country for North America .
`` So , I want you to hear the truth from me , as much as I can share – not as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but as Harry , the same person that many of you have watched grow up over the last 35 years – but with a clearer perspective , '' he said .
`` The UK is my home and a place that I love .
That will never change . ''
Harry went on to explain how his and Meghan 's decision to leave his senior role in The Firm had caused them 'great sadness ' .
`` We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` Once Meghan and I were married , we were excited , we were hopeful , and we were here to serve .
`` For those reasons , it brings me great sadness that it has come to this .
`` The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back , is not one I made lightly .
It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges .
`` And I know I haven ’ t always gotten it right , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really was no other option .
`` What I want to make clear is we ’ re not walking away , and we certainly aren ’ t walking away from you .
`` Our hope was to continue serving the Queen , the commonwealth , and my military associations , but without public funding .
Unfortunately , that wasn ’ t possible . ''
Harry said he hoped their move away from the current senior royal roles would help him have a more 'peaceful ' life .
He went on : `` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you took me under your wing .
`` You ’ ve looked out for me for so long , but the media is a powerful force , and my hope is one day our collective support for each other can be more powerful because this is so much bigger than just us . ''
The Prince also revealed how Archie had recently seen snow for the first time and thought it was 'bloody brilliant ' .
He also took the opportunity to praise his grandmother , The Queen .
`` I will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandmother , my commander in chief , and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family , for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months , '' the Prince gushed .
`` I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes , charities and military communities that are so important to me .
`` Together , you have given me an education about living .
And this role has taught me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than I could have ever imagined .
`` We are taking a leap of faith - thank you for giving me the courage to take this next step . ''
The Duke took the time to praise his 'bud ' Gareth Thomas , the Welsh Rugby Union legend who recently came out as HIV positive in an interview with The Mirror .
`` Here , I can ’ t not mention my dear friend Gareth Thomas – who in my mind – has quite literally changed the way people think about HIV - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said when speaking about the work Sentebale do for young people with the virus in Lesotho and Botswana .
At the end of the speech Harry made way for Scottish singer-songwriting sensation Lewis Capaldi .

Prince Harry defended Meghan Markle during an emotional speech at The Ivy Chelsea Club in London. He addressed the controversy over 'Megxit' in his address, arguing that his wife shares the same values as him
Prince Harry insisted Meghan Markle is the same woman he fell in love with during an emotional speech addressing the ongoing crisis over 'Megxit'.
The Duke of Sussex vehemently defended his wife, saying she shares the same values as him, in his address at The Ivy Chelsea Club, in London.
He spoke about his and Meghan's plans to step back from the royal family in a moving speech for his HIV charity Sentebale earlier this evening.
Addressing the audience, he said: "I have grown up feeling support from so many of you, and I watched as you welcomed Meghan with open arms as you saw me find the love and happiness that I had hoped for all my life.
"Finally, the second son of Diana got hitched, hurray!
"I also know you’ve come to know me well enough over all these years to trust that the woman I chose as my wife upholds the same values as I do. And she does, and she’s the same woman I fell in love with.
"We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride. Once Meghan and I were married, we were excited, we were hopeful, and we were here to serve."
Harry said the UK will always be his home and the place he loves in the speech.
Image: MJ-Pictures.com) MJ-Pictures.com)
He added that he had 'no other option' but to quit the country for North America.
"So, I want you to hear the truth from me, as much as I can share – not as a Prince, or a Duke, but as Harry, the same person that many of you have watched grow up over the last 35 years – but with a clearer perspective," he said.
"The UK is my home and a place that I love. That will never change."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Harry went on to explain how his and Meghan's decision to leave his senior role in The Firm had caused them 'great sadness'.
"We both do everything we can to fly the flag and carry out our roles for this country with pride," he said.
"Once Meghan and I were married, we were excited, we were hopeful, and we were here to serve.
"For those reasons, it brings me great sadness that it has come to this.
"The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back, is not one I made lightly. It was so many months of talks after so many years of challenges.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
"And I know I haven’t always gotten it right, but as far as this goes, there really was no other option.
"What I want to make clear is we’re not walking away, and we certainly aren’t walking away from you.
"Our hope was to continue serving the Queen, the commonwealth, and my military associations, but without public funding. Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible."
Harry said he hoped their move away from the current senior royal roles would help him have a more 'peaceful' life.
He went on: "When I lost my mum 23 years ago, you took me under your wing.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: David Fisher/REX) David Fisher/REX)
"You’ve looked out for me for so long, but the media is a powerful force, and my hope is one day our collective support for each other can be more powerful because this is so much bigger than just us."
The Prince also revealed how Archie had recently seen snow for the first time and thought it was 'bloody brilliant'.
He also took the opportunity to praise his grandmother, The Queen.
"I will always have the utmost respect for my grandmother, my commander in chief, and I am incredibly grateful to her and the rest of my family, for the support they have shown Meghan and I over the last few months," the Prince gushed.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"I will continue to be the same man who holds his country dear and dedicates his life to supporting the causes, charities and military communities that are so important to me.
"Together, you have given me an education about living. And this role has taught me more about what is right and just than I could have ever imagined.
"We are taking a leap of faith - thank you for giving me the courage to take this next step."
The Duke took the time to praise his 'bud' Gareth Thomas, the Welsh Rugby Union legend who recently came out as HIV positive in an interview with The Mirror.
"Here, I can’t not mention my dear friend Gareth Thomas – who in my mind – has quite literally changed the way people think about HIV - so thank you bud," Harry said when speaking about the work Sentebale do for young people with the virus in Lesotho and Botswana.
At the end of the speech Harry made way for Scottish singer-songwriting sensation Lewis Capaldi.


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'threatened by Palace aides over £1bn Sussex Royal brand'

Prince Harry and Meghan face a fight to keep the Sussex Royal brand over fears they will exploit their Palace connections to rake in a billion dollar fortune .
Aides threatened to force them to change the name of their charitable foundation and social media profile amid concerns it may have negative effects for the Royal Family .
The humiliating move came after the couple were ordered to ditch their HRH titles and banned from carrying out official duties .
And as Harry , 35 , prepared to leave the UK for Canada to join Meghan , 38 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out over who will pay for their £3million a year security bill .
The terms of their split from royal life were set out in another unprecedented statement from Buckingham Palace on Saturday after the couple struck a deal with the 93-year-old Queen , Prince Charles and Prince William .
An insider said : “ It was made clear to Harry and Meghan that sacrifices would have to be made .
`` The deal on the table was the only workable solution for the sake of the monarchy and when it came down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any cost so agreed to the terms in front of them .
“ Now their Sussex Royal branding is causing a great deal of issues .
“ They are obviously keen to keep it but as they are no longer working members of the royal family in any way or form , it seems they will have to give it up and rebrand themselves for their new working lives.
” Harry and Meghan registered the Sussex Royal name with intellectual property firm 's and trademarked more than 100 items from books to stationary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said their global stardom could launch them into the stratosphere of the corporate world .
Giants from Silicon Valley including Netflix and Apple as well as a host of US television networks are understood to be ready to table bids to work with Harry and Meghan on a range of projects .
Talent manager Jonathan Shalit tweeted : “ Meghan and Harry will become a billion dollar brand .
“ Fashion and consumer product ranges , endorsements and advertising .
Books , TV and film ( scripted and non-scripted ) , paid public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shares.
” Harry and Meghan , who have 10.8 million Instagram followers , had spoken of their wish to be part-time royals who wanted to “ collaborate ” with Her Majesty .
But after days of negotiations they were told there was “ no halfway house agreement ” .
An insider said : “ You can ’ t be half in and half out.
” Palace sources suggested the deal represented a “ compromise ” from the duke and duchess to allow them to walk from The Firm .
Harry is understood to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of public funds used to renovate the couple ’ s Frogmore Cottage home as a way of brokering the deal .
The couple will be free to make millions from commercial deals without oversight from Buckingham Palace , although final arrangements are still to be agreed .
But as the Mirror exclusively revealed last week , any private contracts will take months to be agreed over fears their private ventures could sully the royal brand .
And in what will be a blow for Harry , he has to give up his military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marines , Commodore-in-Chief , Small Ships and Diving and Honorary Air Commandant at RAF Honiton .
A source said losing the titles will “ deeply hurt ” the prince , who served two tours in Afghanistan and is passionate in his support for the Armed Forces .
He will continue his work with the Invictus Games .
The Queen and Prince Charles were said to be saddened that Harry , Meghan and eight-month-old Archie will live in Canada .
It is not known when they will be back .
Charles has assured the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , after previously giving them £2.4million a year to fund their lifestyles .
Harry last night visited the Ivy Chelsea Garden restaurant in London for a private event in support of his charity Sentebale which helps children in Lesotho , Botswana and Malawi .

Prince Harry: "Our hope was to continue serving the Queen"
Prince Harry: "Our hope was to continue serving the Queen"
EXCLUSIVE: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may have a fight on their hands to keep their branding as the couple prepares to move away from the royal family and partially fend for themselves
Prince Harry and Meghan face a fight to keep the Sussex Royal brand over fears they will exploit their Palace connections to rake in a billion dollar fortune.
Aides threatened to force them to change the name of their charitable foundation and social media profile amid concerns it may have negative effects for the Royal Family.
The humiliating move came after the couple were ordered to ditch their HRH titles and banned from carrying out official duties.
And as Harry, 35, prepared to leave the UK for Canada to join Meghan, 38, and their son Archie, a row broke out over who will pay for their £3million a year security bill.
The terms of their split from royal life were set out in another unprecedented statement from Buckingham Palace on Saturday after the couple struck a deal with the 93-year-old Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William.
Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
An insider said: “It was made clear to Harry and Meghan that sacrifices would have to be made.
"The deal on the table was the only workable solution for the sake of the monarchy and when it came down to it, they wanted out at any cost so agreed to the terms in front of them.
“Now their Sussex Royal branding is causing a great deal of issues.
“They are obviously keen to keep it but as they are no longer working members of the royal family in any way or form, it seems they will have to give it up and rebrand themselves for their new working lives.”
Harry and Meghan registered the Sussex Royal name with intellectual property firm's and trademarked more than 100 items from books to stationary and T-shirts to bandanas.
Industry experts said their global stardom could launch them into the stratosphere of the corporate world.
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
Giants from Silicon Valley including Netflix and Apple as well as a host of US television networks are understood to be ready to table bids to work with Harry and Meghan on a range of projects.
Talent manager Jonathan Shalit tweeted: “Meghan and Harry will become a billion dollar brand.
“Fashion and consumer product ranges, endorsements and advertising. Books, TV and film (scripted and non-scripted), paid public appearances, company directorships in return for shares.”
Harry and Meghan, who have 10.8 million Instagram followers, had spoken of their wish to be part-time royals who wanted to “collaborate” with Her Majesty.
But after days of negotiations they were told there was “no halfway house agreement”.
An insider said: “You can’t be half in and half out.”
Palace sources suggested the deal represented a “compromise” from the duke and duchess to allow them to walk from The Firm.
Image: PA) PA)
Harry is understood to have offered to pay back the £2.4million of public funds used to renovate the couple’s Frogmore Cottage home as a way of brokering the deal.
The couple will be free to make millions from commercial deals without oversight from Buckingham Palace, although final arrangements are still to be agreed.
But as the Mirror exclusively revealed last week, any private contracts will take months to be agreed over fears their private ventures could sully the royal brand.
And in what will be a blow for Harry, he has to give up his military roles as Captain General of the Royal Marines, Commodore-in-Chief, Small Ships and Diving and Honorary Air Commandant at RAF Honiton.
A source said losing the titles will “deeply hurt” the prince, who served two tours in Afghanistan and is passionate in his support for the Armed Forces. He will continue his work with the Invictus Games.
The Queen and Prince Charles were said to be saddened that Harry, Meghan and eight-month-old Archie will live in Canada. It is not known when they will be back.
Charles has assured the couple he will still support them financially, after previously giving them £2.4million a year to fund their lifestyles.
Harry last night visited the Ivy Chelsea Garden restaurant in London for a private event in support of his charity Sentebale which helps children in Lesotho, Botswana and Malawi.


thedailymirror--2020-01-19--Love Island's bombshell Rebecca faces 'difficult' times at home as her granddad's carer

She is a Miss Newcastle winner who describes her ideal man as Fifty Shades ’ billionaire sadist Christian Grey – but Love Island newcomer Rebecca Gormley also has a big heart .
For the past year , the part-time model has been volunteering for the Alzheimer ’ s Society after taking on carer responsibilities for her grandad .
Les was diagnosed with dementia four years ago , and struggles to recognise family members .
Rebecca , right , says : “ It ’ s been difficult for the family .
It ’ s even worse for my gran , Phyllis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to explain she ’ s his wife.
” The kind 21-year-old is set to melt hearts when she enters the Island villa tonight .
Rebecca starred in a cheeky teaser clip tonight which saw the new Islander warn the current girls as she insisted that 'nothing ' would hold her back in getting what she wants .
She dramatically told cameras : `` I 'm going into the villa to find a man and there is n't going to be anything that holds me back .
`` Watch out girls , I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead of her villa entrance , she also revealed her ideal man , describing : `` I like a ‘ Jack the lad ’ .
He ’ s got to be the centre of attention easy to get along with , and someone who gets involved with the chat . ''
Rebecca is used to winning though , confessing : `` I won Miss Newcastle in 2018 and came sixth in Miss England 2019 . ''
The part-time model and carer could bring trouble for the villa as the brunette has hinted three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her eye .
Rumours suggest it could spell drama for Leanne Amaning and Mike Boateng .
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First look at Love Island new girl Rebecca
First look at Love Island new girl Rebecca
The Love Island newcomer has faced 'difficult' times at home as she took on carer responsibilities for her granddad and volunteered for the Alzheimer’s Society
She is a Miss Newcastle winner who describes her ideal man as Fifty Shades’ billionaire sadist Christian Grey – but Love Island newcomer Rebecca Gormley also has a big heart.
For the past year, the part-time model has been volunteering for the Alzheimer’s Society after taking on carer responsibilities for her grandad.
Les was diagnosed with dementia four years ago, and struggles to recognise family members.
Rebecca, right, says: “It’s been difficult for the family. It’s even worse for my gran, Phyllis. There are times when she has to explain she’s his wife.”
The kind 21-year-old is set to melt hearts when she enters the Island villa tonight.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Rebecca starred in a cheeky teaser clip tonight which saw the new Islander warn the current girls as she insisted that 'nothing' would hold her back in getting what she wants.
She dramatically told cameras: "I'm going into the villa to find a man and there isn't going to be anything that holds me back.
"Watch out girls, I'm coming for your boys."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Speaking ahead of her villa entrance, she also revealed her ideal man, describing: "I like a ‘Jack the lad’. He’s got to be the centre of attention easy to get along with, and someone who gets involved with the chat."
Rebecca is used to winning though, confessing: "I won Miss Newcastle in 2018 and came sixth in Miss England 2019."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The part-time model and carer could bring trouble for the villa as the brunette has hinted three of the guys in there have caught her eye.
Rumours suggest it could spell drama for Leanne Amaning and Mike Boateng.
* Love Island airs daily at 9pm on ITV2
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thedailymirror--2020-01-19--From cardboard beds to Gary Neville - How sport is leading the way on societal issues

When I was in school I recall a lesson where my Religious Education teacher cynically told us football was becoming the new religion .
While I didn ’ t realise what he meant , I could in part relate to what he was saying because , for me , the only God in my life back then was Robbie Fowler .
With the calendar turning to 2020 , I understand what my teacher meant because sport has adopted the main role in influencing society to be better .
The United Nations in their 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development specifically noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sustainable development.
” I read a story about sustainability at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics .
It detailed how the 18,000 beds in the Athletes Village will be made from cardboard and will be recycled after the Games .
The beds will be big enough for athletes as tall as 6ft 11ins and can support over 31 stone in weight as they are stronger than their wooden counterparts .
As more sporting bodies do their bit , people will start to believe if cardboard beds are good enough for the world ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for themselves – and it won ’ t be long before buying a recycled cardboard bed seems as normal as buying an electric car .
Another recent and stark example of sport tackling society issues was Gary Neville ’ s passionate speech on racism last month following the Chelsea v Tottenham game .
Football has long sought to tackle racism but it has never directly linked it to the country ’ s politics , let alone the two main political parties and their leaders .
Neville holding politicians accountable for setting a bad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he transcended football to dare to speak his mind on an important social issue during a live broadcast .
Sport is also starting to seriously tackle social inequality and poverty .
While many sporting franchises have their own dedicated charitable arms that do great work , one incentive I am a supporter of is Fans Supporting Foodbanks .
This is a charity that operates around football grounds on matchdays and encourages fans to attend matches with food to donate to foodbanks .
Operating under the tag line “ Hunger doesn ’ t wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t just replenishing the nation ’ s emergency food supplies , it is also breaking down the tribalism between rival fans which lead to other social issues .
It is refreshing to see sport starting to influence society on issues which are so much more important than commercial sales .

COLUMN: Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville's recently impassioned speech on racism was a watershed moment, while the sustainability aims of this year's Tokyo Olympics are raising the bar
From cardboard beds to Gary Neville - How sport is leading the way on societal issues
When I was in school I recall a lesson where my Religious Education teacher cynically told us football was becoming the new religion.
While I didn’t realise what he meant, I could in part relate to what he was saying because, for me, the only God in my life back then was Robbie Fowler.
With the calendar turning to 2020, I understand what my teacher meant because sport has adopted the main role in influencing society to be better.
The United Nations in their 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development specifically noted that “Sport is an important enabler of sustainable development.”
I read a story about sustainability at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics . It detailed how the 18,000 beds in the Athletes Village will be made from cardboard and will be recycled after the Games.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The beds will be big enough for athletes as tall as 6ft 11ins and can support over 31 stone in weight as they are stronger than their wooden counterparts.
As more sporting bodies do their bit, people will start to believe if cardboard beds are good enough for the world’s top athletes, they are good enough for themselves – and it won’t be long before buying a recycled cardboard bed seems as normal as buying an electric car.
Another recent and stark example of sport tackling society issues was Gary Neville’s passionate speech on racism last month following the Chelsea v Tottenham game.
Football has long sought to tackle racism but it has never directly linked it to the country’s politics, let alone the two main political parties and their leaders.
Image: SKY SPORTS) SKY SPORTS)
Neville holding politicians accountable for setting a bad example felt like a watershed moment as he transcended football to dare to speak his mind on an important social issue during a live broadcast.
Sport is also starting to seriously tackle social inequality and poverty.
While many sporting franchises have their own dedicated charitable arms that do great work, one incentive I am a supporter of is Fans Supporting Foodbanks.
This is a charity that operates around football grounds on matchdays and encourages fans to attend matches with food to donate to foodbanks.
Operating under the tag line “Hunger doesn’t wear club colours”, the incentive isn’t just replenishing the nation’s emergency food supplies, it is also breaking down the tribalism between rival fans which lead to other social issues.
It is refreshing to see sport starting to influence society on issues which are so much more important than commercial sales.