thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Michelle Keegan says she used to skip PE at school 'out of embarrassment'

As she shows off her slender figure in a new photoshoot , Michelle Keegan admits eating healthily and focusing on her fitness has become her way of life .
But the former Corrie actress , married to fellow fitness fanatic Mark Wright , admits she was not always a gym bunny .
“ I ’ d pretend I ’ d forgotten my kit because I used to get so embarrassed about always coming last in things .
In netball , no one threw me the ball because they knew I couldn ’ t catch it.
” Now , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed .
“ I love how the gym makes me feel , ” she says .
“ Fitness and eating healthily is my lifestyle now.
” She admits she would consider launching a fitness project like her husband Mark has , though adds : “ A few years ago , I would have said no .
“ A workout is such a personal thing – it ’ s you and your body – and I think I ’ m always going to have that self-conscious feeling .
Michelle , 33 , says the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and feel more comfortable in her own skin .
“ Turning 30 really changed my perspective on things , ” she says .
“ I ’ ve grown as a person and I ’ m a lot more confident now.
” Meanwhile , she complains that sexist attitudes mean that she is constantly bombarded with questions about whether she will start a family - whereas her husband Mark is not .
“ I do think it ’ s different for a woman , ” she tells Women ’ s Health .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is .
I get asked about children whereas Mark wouldn ’ t , for example .
Why haven ’ t I had a child ?
When am I going to have a child ?
“ I don ’ t know what they want me to say .
I don ’ t know what the right or wrong answer is.
” Read the full Michelle Keegan interview in the February issue of Women ’ s Health UK , on sale now .

Fitness fanatic Michelle Keegan has told that she didn't always have her love of healthy living, admitting she found a way to skip PE lessons out because she was 'embarassed'
Michelle Keegan says she used to skip PE at school 'out of embarrassment'
As she shows off her slender figure in a new photoshoot, Michelle Keegan admits eating healthily and focusing on her fitness has become her way of life.
But the former Corrie actress, married to fellow fitness fanatic Mark Wright, admits she was not always a gym bunny.
“I hated PE at school,” she recalls.
“I’d pretend I’d forgotten my kit because I used to get so embarrassed about always coming last in things. In netball, no one threw me the ball because they knew I couldn’t catch it.”
Now, however, her attitude to working out has completely changed.
“I love how the gym makes me feel,” she says.
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“Fitness and eating healthily is my lifestyle now.”
She admits she would consider launching a fitness project like her husband Mark has, though adds: “A few years ago, I would have said no.
“A workout is such a personal thing – it’s you and your body – and I think I’m always going to have that self-conscious feeling.
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Michelle, 33, says the past few years have seen her mature and feel more comfortable in her own skin.
“Turning 30 really changed my perspective on things,” she says.
“I’ve grown as a person and I’m a lot more confident now.”
Meanwhile, she complains that sexist attitudes mean that she is constantly bombarded with questions about whether she will start a family - whereas her husband Mark is not.
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“I do think it’s different for a woman,” she tells Women’s Health.
“It shouldn’t be, but it is. I get asked about children whereas Mark wouldn’t, for example. Why haven’t I had a child? When am I going to have a child?
“I don’t know what they want me to say. I don’t know what the right or wrong answer is.”
Read the full Michelle Keegan interview in the February issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale now.


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Michelle Keegan says she's sick of 'sexist questions' about having kids

Michelle Keegan has hit out at sexist attitudes - and questioned why she 's asked so often about kids .
Showbiz super couple Michelle and hubby Mark Wright tied the knot in 2015 , and have gone from strength to strength .
And one thing on fans ' minds has been whether they 'll add a third member to their brood .
But Michelle takes issue with the questions - specifically , why they 're directed at her so often .
`` I do think it 's different for a woman , '' she told Women 's Health , `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is .
`` I get asked about children whereas Mark would n't , for example .
Why have n't I had a child ?
When am I going to have a child ?
`` I do n't know what they want me to say .
I do n't know what the right or wrong answer is . ''
Speculation was rife after they both shared snaps cradling Michelle 's baby nephew .
While fans gushed that Mark oozed `` daddy vibes '' , Michelle looked smitten with the snoozing newborn .
Michelle also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fitness and healthy eating - and how she had n't always had the same outlook .
Michelle and ripped Mark regularly dish out workout inspo on their social media , Mark even walking fans through his gruelling lockdown fitness regime .
But Michelle said her school days were a far cry from the confident exercise guru fans see today .
In fact , she would try to skip out on PE class all together .
`` I hated PE at school , '' she shared , `` I 'd pretend I 'd forgotten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so embarrassed about always coming last in things .
`` In netball , no one threw me the ball because they knew I could n't catch it . ''
And she opened up about the legacy of her character Georgie Lane in military drama Our Girl .
Michelle admitted she felt the nerves on her first day , wanting to prove she was a `` versatile '' actor after leaving a gig as Tina McIntyre on Corrie .
*Read the full Michelle Keegan interview in the February issue of Women ’ s Health @ @ @ @ @ @

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Michelle Keegan has slammed sexist attitudes and said that she's often asked about the possibility of kids - while husband Mark Wright rarely gets asked
Michelle Keegan says she's sick of 'sexist questions' about having kids with Mark Wright
Michelle Keegan has hit out at sexist attitudes - and questioned why she's asked so often about kids.
Showbiz super couple Michelle and hubby Mark Wright tied the knot in 2015, and have gone from strength to strength.
And one thing on fans' minds has been whether they'll add a third member to their brood.
But Michelle takes issue with the questions - specifically, why they're directed at her so often.
"I do think it's different for a woman," she told Women's Health, "It shouldn't be, but it is.
"I get asked about children whereas Mark wouldn't, for example. Why haven't I had a child? When am I going to have a child?
Image: UK Press via Getty Images) UK Press via Getty Images)
"I don't know what they want me to say. I don't know what the right or wrong answer is."
Speculation was rife after they both shared snaps cradling Michelle's baby nephew.
While fans gushed that Mark oozed "daddy vibes", Michelle looked smitten with the snoozing newborn.
Michelle also told the publication about her dedication to fitness and healthy eating - and how she hadn't always had the same outlook.
Image: PA) PA) Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Michelle and ripped Mark regularly dish out workout inspo on their social media, Mark even walking fans through his gruelling lockdown fitness regime.
But Michelle said her school days were a far cry from the confident exercise guru fans see today.
In fact, she would try to skip out on PE class all together.
Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
"I hated PE at school," she shared, "I'd pretend I'd forgotten my kit because I used to get so embarrassed about always coming last in things.
"In netball, no one threw me the ball because they knew I couldn't catch it."
And she opened up about the legacy of her character Georgie Lane in military drama Our Girl.
Michelle admitted she felt the nerves on her first day, wanting to prove she was a "versatile" actor after leaving a gig as Tina McIntyre on Corrie.
*Read the full Michelle Keegan interview in the February issue of Women’s Health UK, on sale now.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--'Latest Covid chaos makes a mockery of Boris Johnson's claims'

THE latest Covid-19 figures are a cause for alarm after the number of new cases topped 40,000 in a day – the highest level since the start of the pandemic .
The increase in infections has left some hospitals struggling to cope and is putting further strain on our tireless NHS staff .
Questions need to be asked as to whether the Government should have done more to contain the outbreak and make preparations to protect the health service .
The situation certainly makes a mockery of Boris Johnson ’ s idle claim earlier this year that the worst would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dark moment , we need to remember there is hope on the horizon thanks to the vaccine roll-out .
In the meantime , we need to look out for one another and act responsibly during the New Year celebrations .
MOST parents will understand why ministers want to keep schools open .
Their children have already had their education badly disrupted by the pandemic and the last thing anyone wants is for them to lose more time in the classroom .
But this has to be balanced against the need to contain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing from the Government is any form of leadership .
Parents are crying out for certainty on whether schools in England will reopen or not at the beginning of January .
Heads have not been given enough time to prepare for the roll-out of mass testing of secondary school children .
Furthermore , there appears to be no contingency plan to help pupils should schools be forced to close again .
The only lesson on offer at the moment is on how not to handle a crisis .
LOSING a “ Covid tum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of New Year resolutions .
Whatever you decide , we wish you the best of luck for 2021 .
And if you don ’ t stick to your pledge , remember it ’ s only 12 months until you get to make a new one .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

Questions need to be asked as to whether the Government should have done more to contain the outbreak and make preparations to protect the health service
It’s time for questions
THE latest Covid-19 figures are a cause for alarm after the number of new cases topped 40,000 in a day – the highest level since the start of the pandemic.
The increase in infections has left some hospitals struggling to cope and is putting further strain on our tireless NHS staff.
Questions need to be asked as to whether the Government should have done more to contain the outbreak and make preparations to protect the health service.
The situation certainly makes a mockery of Boris Johnson’s idle claim earlier this year that the worst would be over by Christmas.
At this dark moment, we need to remember there is hope on the horizon thanks to the vaccine roll-out.
In the meantime, we need to look out for one another and act responsibly during the New Year celebrations.
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A grim lesson
MOST parents will understand why ministers want to keep schools open.
Their children have already had their education badly disrupted by the pandemic and the last thing anyone wants is for them to lose more time in the classroom.
But this has to be balanced against the need to contain the virus and protect others.
What is missing from the Government is any form of leadership.
Parents are crying out for certainty on whether schools in England will reopen or not at the beginning of January.
Heads have not been given enough time to prepare for the roll-out of mass testing of secondary school children.
Furthermore, there appears to be no contingency plan to help pupils should schools be forced to close again.
The only lesson on offer at the moment is on how not to handle a crisis.
Gut intentions
LOSING a “Covid tum” and healthy eating topped a poll of New Year resolutions.
Whatever you decide, we wish you the best of luck for 2021.
And if you don’t stick to your pledge, remember it’s only 12 months until you get to make a new one.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Kourtney Kardashian tells pal 'get me pregnant' in response to 'baby bump' pics

Kourtney Kardashian has reacted to rumours that she is pregnant with her fourth child by asking a female friend to impregnate her .
The 41-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star posted the mocking comment after fans claimed that she was 'with child ' after she shared a number of bikini pics .
The reality star had posted some throwback snaps from her holiday in Mexico , with the caption : `` Little Cabo daydream . ''
Kourtney 's body position in the photos seemed to hint that she might be pregnant but seeing that the 'bump ' has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holiday and that she appeared to be drinking cocktails at Christmas , it would appear that it was just a fans ' wish rather than a reality .
One follower had commented : `` Wait so she ’ s preggo ?
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” While another added : `` I hope that ’ s a baby in kourts belly.
” Kourtney 's longtime friend Sarah Howard thought she would tease her by joining in the rumour spreading .
The KUWTK star joked in her reply , writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Kourtney already share three children - sons Mason , 11 , and Reign , six , and daughter Penelope , eight - with ex Scott Disick .
It is not the first time she has had to address rumours that she is pregnant , as she says she is loving her body with `` a few extra pounds on '' .
In a YouTube video from May , Kourtney opened up about the rumours , saying : `` I commented back and said , ‘ This is the shape of my body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this quarantine time , and I love my body and I ’ m proud of my shape and I ’ m obviously posting it and this is the shape of my body.
’ '' I don ’ t think I look pregnant at all .
We ’ re all shaped differently and that 's my body and I 'm proud of it , so that ’ s how I respond to the negative comments .
It ’ s not always easy.
” Kourtney also said that she thought about blocking the negative comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done.
” She then decided that she might address some of them , for her own fun : `` Sometimes I can be more sarcastic , but I think ‘ kill them with kindness ’ is my motto and try not to let those comments affect you , and if they do and you know that , then don ’ t look at comments . ''
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Kourtney Kardashian has mocked suggestions that she is pregnant with her fourth child with a jokey comment in reply to a close friend on Instagram
Kourtney Kardashian has reacted to rumours that she is pregnant with her fourth child by asking a female friend to impregnate her.
The 41-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star posted the mocking comment after fans claimed that she was 'with child' after she shared a number of bikini pics.
The reality star had posted some throwback snaps from her holiday in Mexico, with the caption: "Little Cabo daydream."
Kourtney's body position in the photos seemed to hint that she might be pregnant but seeing that the 'bump' has been non existent in the weeks following her holiday and that she appeared to be drinking cocktails at Christmas, it would appear that it was just a fans' wish rather than a reality.
Image: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram) Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram)
One follower had commented: "Wait so she’s preggo ?????????”
While another added: "I hope that’s a baby in kourts belly.”
Kourtney's longtime friend Sarah Howard thought she would tease her by joining in the rumour spreading.
She commented: "Let’s have a baby!”
The KUWTK star joked in her reply, writing, “@sarahrhoward get me pregnant.”
Kourtney already share three children - sons Mason, 11, and Reign, six, and daughter Penelope, eight - with ex Scott Disick.
It is not the first time she has had to address rumours that she is pregnant, as she says she is loving her body with "a few extra pounds on".
Image: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram) Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram)
In a YouTube video from May, Kourtney opened up about the rumours, saying: "I commented back and said, ‘This is the shape of my body. I gained a few pounds over this quarantine time, and I love my body and I’m proud of my shape and I’m obviously posting it and this is the shape of my body.’
"I don’t think I look pregnant at all. We’re all shaped differently and that's my body and I'm proud of it, so that’s how I respond to the negative comments. It’s not always easy.”
Kourtney also said that she thought about blocking the negative comments but that was "easier said than done.”
She then decided that she might address some of them, for her own fun: "Sometimes I can be more sarcastic, but I think ‘kill them with kindness’ is my motto and try not to let those comments affect you, and if they do and you know that, then don’t look at comments."
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thedailymirror--2020-12-28--British Airways flight diverts after co-pilot 'fell unconscious at controls'

A British Airways flight was forced to divert after one of the pilots fell unconscious .
The London to Athens Boxing Day flight ended up stopping in Zurich after the co-pilot fell ill .
The primary pilot of the A320 Airbus had intended to fly all the way back to London Heathrow to get the co-pilot medical help .
However , they were forced to land in Switzerland when their colleague 's condition deteriorated further and they passed out .
The plane touched down in Zurich without incident , allowing the co-pilot to get medical help .
Do you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mirror.co.uk They have since recovered well , Simple Flying reported .
The BA flight later continued to Athens where it arrived nine hours later than originally intended .
A spokesperson for BA said : `` The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority and the flight continued to its destination as planned.
” A BA insider told MailOnline : `` The First Officer had initially complained of feeling ill , but on the return to Heathrow passed out .
`` The Captain thought the situation was serious enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Heathrow .
`` It is nothing to do with COVID-19 and there are no reports of any toxic fumes in the cockpit which is a common cause of pilots suddenly becoming ill .

The London Heathrow to Athens light had to be turned around when the co-pilot complained of feeling ill, only for the primary pilot to land in Zurich when they fell unconscious
A British Airways flight was forced to divert after one of the pilots fell unconscious.
The London to Athens Boxing Day flight ended up stopping in Zurich after the co-pilot fell ill.
The primary pilot of the A320 Airbus had intended to fly all the way back to London Heathrow to get the co-pilot medical help.
However, they were forced to land in Switzerland when their colleague's condition deteriorated further and they passed out.
The plane touched down in Zurich without incident, allowing the co-pilot to get medical help.
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They have since recovered well, Simple Flying reported.
The BA flight later continued to Athens where it arrived nine hours later than originally intended.
A spokesperson for BA said: "The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority and the flight continued to its destination as planned.”
A BA insider told MailOnline : "The First Officer had initially complained of feeling ill, but on the return to Heathrow passed out.
"The Captain thought the situation was serious enough to divert rather than try and return to Heathrow.
"It is nothing to do with COVID-19 and there are no reports of any toxic fumes in the cockpit which is a common cause of pilots suddenly becoming ill.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Liz Hurley dons plunging gown with thigh high split to party at home with son

Elizabeth Hurley was dressed up in some extremely glamorous attire - despite admitting she was only spending the evening a home with her son Damian .
The model and actress looked sensational in a plunging navy gown that also featured a daring thigh-high split to show off her very toned legs .
Liz , 55 , revealed that she was spending a quiet Christmas indoors with her only child but that did n't stop her from getting into the party mood .
The film star posed for a series of sultry snaps on the foot of her oak staircase while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ styled in tumbling blow-dried curles .
`` Partying chez-moi , with the fam , '' she joked in the caption .
The incredible makeover comes after Liz shared a slew of pictures over Christmas with son Damian , 18 , that saw the pair don matching outfits while holed up at the family 's Herefordshire estate .
The close mother-son duo posed for a picture dressed in the same red and white pyjamas .
Earlier in the week Liz also got into the festive spirit by sharing a snap of her dressed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Photoshopped polar bears .
She previously revealed that her son Damian helps her with some of her swimsuit snaps , saying he 's 'really good at it . '
The busy mum also took time to film a video for the Strictly Come Dancing final earlier this month .
Liz made a brief cameo to tell viewers the all important phonelines were open to vote - however fans became more distracted by her attire .
`` Elizabeth Hurley looks younger than she did in the 90s .
# Strictly '' exclaimed one viewer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hurley on @ bbcstrictly , she ’ s the same age as me and Bill Bailey ... .
guess she must use a better moisturiser than I do !
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another joked .

The model and actress revealed she was all dressed up to spend a night in with her only son Damian
Liz Hurley, 55, dons plunging gown with thigh high split to party at home with son
Elizabeth Hurley was dressed up in some extremely glamorous attire - despite admitting she was only spending the evening a home with her son Damian.
The model and actress looked sensational in a plunging navy gown that also featured a daring thigh-high split to show off her very toned legs.
Liz, 55, revealed that she was spending a quiet Christmas indoors with her only child but that didn't stop her from getting into the party mood.
The film star posed for a series of sultry snaps on the foot of her oak staircase while sporting classic Hollywood make-up with her hair styled in tumbling blow-dried curles.
Image: Elizabeth Hurley/Instagram) Elizabeth Hurley/Instagram) Image: Elizabeth Hurley/Instagram) Elizabeth Hurley/Instagram)
"Partying chez-moi, with the fam," she joked in the caption.
The incredible makeover comes after Liz shared a slew of pictures over Christmas with son Damian, 18, that saw the pair don matching outfits while holed up at the family's Herefordshire estate.
The close mother-son duo posed for a picture dressed in the same red and white pyjamas.
"Yes Mummy made Damian Hurley wear a matching sweater," Liz informed her followers.
Image: Damian Hurley/Instagram) Damian Hurley/Instagram)
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Earlier in the week Liz also got into the festive spirit by sharing a snap of her dressed in a skimpy red bikini and posing with Photoshopped polar bears.
She previously revealed that her son Damian helps her with some of her swimsuit snaps, saying he's 'really good at it.'
The busy mum also took time to film a video for the Strictly Come Dancing final earlier this month.
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Liz made a brief cameo to tell viewers the all important phonelines were open to vote - however fans became more distracted by her attire.
"Elizabeth Hurley looks younger than she did in the 90s. #Strictly" exclaimed one viewer on Twitter.
"Just saw Elizabeth Hurley on @bbcstrictly, she’s the same age as me and Bill Bailey.... guess she must use a better moisturiser than I do!!" another joked.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Real Housewives Of Dallas star D'Andra Simmons star hospitalised with Covid

A Real Housewives star has been hospitalised in Texas with Covid-19 .
D'Andra Simmons , 50 , was admitted to UT Southwestern Hospital 's Covid ward after testing positive for the bug .
Her rep told People that D'Andra 's oxygen levels were `` borderline '' and that she will be taking the drug remdevisir , while asking that fans offer up prayers for D'Andra 's recovery .
`` D'Andra Simmons has tested positive for Covid and has been admitted to the Covid ward at UT Southwestern Hospital in Texas , '' they told the publication .
`` Her oxygen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remdesivir .
At this time we ask you to respect her and her family 's privacy and to send your prayers for a speedy recovery . ''
Fans have since been penning kind messages to D'Andra and her family on social media .
On Saturday D'Andra took to Instagram with a sweet snap of the family at Christmas to share a message of togetherness .
`` This year I 'm extra thankful for my family , friends , and the two newest fur babies to join the Simmons-Lock household ! ''
she wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my # hotthubby @ jeremytlock for my beautiful @ chanelofficial bag !
I guess I was a good girl after all .
`` I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful holiday .
Merry Christmas ! ''
And just the day before D'Andra gushed that Christmas had `` come early '' as she introduced followers to new pooch Ruby Rose .
`` I could n't have asked for a better present than a new baby # brusselsgriffon doggie ! ''
grateful animal-lover D'Andra enthused .
Having recently had an ankle replacement , D'Andra gushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come at a better time in my life . ''
She 's set to appear in the already filmed upcoming Real Housewives season .

D'Andra Simmons, one of the stars of reality show The Real Housewives of Dallas, has been rushed to hospital after testing positive for coronavirus
A Real Housewives star has been hospitalised in Texas with Covid-19.
D'Andra Simmons, 50, was admitted to UT Southwestern Hospital's Covid ward after testing positive for the bug.
Her rep told People that D'Andra's oxygen levels were "borderline" and that she will be taking the drug remdevisir, while asking that fans offer up prayers for D'Andra's recovery.
"D'Andra Simmons has tested positive for Covid and has been admitted to the Covid ward at UT Southwestern Hospital in Texas," they told the publication.
"Her oxygen levels were borderline and she will start remdesivir. At this time we ask you to respect her and her family's privacy and to send your prayers for a speedy recovery."
Image: D’Andra Simmons/Instagram) D’Andra Simmons/Instagram)
Fans have since been penning kind messages to D'Andra and her family on social media.
On Saturday D'Andra took to Instagram with a sweet snap of the family at Christmas to share a message of togetherness.
"This year I'm extra thankful for my family, friends, and the two newest fur babies to join the Simmons-Lock household!" she wrote.
Image: D’Andra Simmons/Instagram) D’Andra Simmons/Instagram)
"Also, thank you to my #hotthubby @jeremytlock for my beautiful @chanelofficial bag! I guess I was a good girl after all.
"I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful holiday. Merry Christmas!"
And just the day before D'Andra gushed that Christmas had "come early" as she introduced followers to new pooch Ruby Rose.
Image: D’Andra Simmons/Instagram) D’Andra Simmons/Instagram)
"I couldn't have asked for a better present than a new baby #brusselsgriffon doggie!" grateful animal-lover D'Andra enthused.
Having recently had an ankle replacement, D'Andra gushed that the puppy "couldn't have come at a better time in my life."
She's set to appear in the already filmed upcoming Real Housewives season.
Here's wishing D'Andra a speedy and full recovery.


thedailymirror--2020-12-28--Man in dressing gown and slippers blasts flamethrower to clear snowy driveway

A man wearing slippers and a dressing gown cleared his drive-way using a flamethrower .
In footage of the unlikely spot of snow clearance Timothy Browning can be seen dressed as the character cousin Eddie from the Yule day classic 'National Lampoon ’ s Christmas Vacation ' .
He drinks from a can and pops a cigar in his mouth before unleashing the flame thrower outside his Ashland , Kentucky home .
Since the video , which is captioned “ God bless Merica !
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” , was uploaded on Christmas Day , it has been watched thousands of times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk In the first of two clips Timothy can be seen swigging from a can before letting rip with the flame thrower .
He wafts the jet of molten fury from side-to-side , causing the snow that it touches to melt instantly .
After several broad strokes he lifts the can to his mouth once again and takes a long , deep swig before casting it onto the ground .
In the second clip Timothy can be seen wandering down the driveway .
Ignoring the slushed ice that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he blasts the flame up in the air in response to a car 's toot .
A woman behind the camera can be heard chuckling wryly as he does .
Timothy explained : “ I thought it ’ d be funny for a video and wanted to clear off the under layer of ice on the driveway .
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Timothy Browning dressed as a National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation character and picked up a large flamethrower to clear the drive of his Ashland, Kentucky home
Man in dressing gown and slippers blasts flamethrower to clear snowy driveway
A man wearing slippers and a dressing gown cleared his drive-way using a flamethrower.
In footage of the unlikely spot of snow clearance Timothy Browning can be seen dressed as the character cousin Eddie from the Yule day classic 'National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation'.
He drinks from a can and pops a cigar in his mouth before unleashing the flame thrower outside his Ashland, Kentucky home.
Since the video, which is captioned “God bless Merica!!”, was uploaded on Christmas Day, it has been watched thousands of times.
Do you have a story to share? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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In the first of two clips Timothy can be seen swigging from a can before letting rip with the flame thrower.
He wafts the jet of molten fury from side-to-side, causing the snow that it touches to melt instantly.
After several broad strokes he lifts the can to his mouth once again and takes a long, deep swig before casting it onto the ground.
Image: Timothy Browning/Facebook) Timothy Browning/Facebook)
In the second clip Timothy can be seen wandering down the driveway.
Ignoring the slushed ice that looks to be pooling in his slippers, he blasts the flame up in the air in response to a car's toot.
A woman behind the camera can be heard chuckling wryly as he does.
Timothy explained: “I thought it’d be funny for a video and wanted to clear off the under layer of ice on the driveway.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Grace Victory fans share well wishes as YouTuber battles Covid-19 from ICU

Grace Victory has been inundated with messages from well wishers as the YouTube star continues to battle Covid-19 from intensive care .
The 30-year-old social media star had initially suffered from mild symptoms when she became ill with coronavirus two weeks ago but her health recently deterioated .
The expectant mum gave birth to a baby boy on Christmas Eve , two months before his due date because Grace had become `` too unwell to continue with the pregnancy . ''
Grace was put in an induced coma on Christmas Day as the YouTube star tries to recover from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outpouring of love as fans rushed to share their well wishes for Grace 's speedy recovery .
Among the messages was one from Little Mix 's Leigh-Anne Pinnock , who wrote : `` Sending you so much love to you all . ''
`` Grace Victory will see 2021 in full health , joy and peace with her family , '' wrote another follower .
A third added : `` Darling Grace I ca n't believe what I 'm reading .
I am praying for you to get well again soon .
Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cherished .
You are in our hearts x . ''
Katie Piper also added : `` Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Grace . ''
Just one day before Grace was admitted into intensive care , the YouTube star took to Twitter to confirm she had given birth to her baby boy with boyfriend Lee .
`` We ’ re parents .
it ’ s been a wild week but this morning baby boy arrived and is our little Christmas miracle .
We are all doing so well and I am f****** @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a later Instagram post , Grace 's family confirmed that she had been put into an induced coma in order to 'give her body the rest it needs ' .
The statement read : `` Grace developed Covid-19 two weeks ago and although her symptoms were mild at first , they worsened as the days went on .
`` Which meant they had to deliver the baby as soon as possible , as she was just too unwell to carry on with the pregnancy .
`` Grace was admitted into intensive care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her breathing & therefore they had to make the decision of placing her into an induced coma , to give her body the rest it needs , in order to recover . ''
`` We love her so , so much and we know she ’ ll come out of this stronger than ever .
`` She has dedicated her whole career to healing people , we now ask that you pray , to heal her , '' the statement said .
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YOUTUBE GRACE VICTORY SHARES GLOWING VIDEO OF HER AND HER BABY BUMP
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YouTube star Grace Victory was put in an induced coma on Christmas Day shortly after giving birth to a baby boy. The social media star contracted coronavirus two weeks ago
Grace Victory has been inundated with messages from well wishers as the YouTube star continues to battle Covid-19 from intensive care.
The 30-year-old social media star had initially suffered from mild symptoms when she became ill with coronavirus two weeks ago but her health recently deterioated.
The expectant mum gave birth to a baby boy on Christmas Eve, two months before his due date because Grace had become "too unwell to continue with the pregnancy."
Grace was put in an induced coma on Christmas Day as the YouTube star tries to recover from the virus.
The family have seen an outpouring of love as fans rushed to share their well wishes for Grace's speedy recovery.
Among the messages was one from Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who wrote: "Sending you so much love to you all."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Grace Victory will see 2021 in full health, joy and peace with her family," wrote another follower.
A third added: "Darling Grace I can't believe what I'm reading. I am praying for you to get well again soon. Your light and love is still needed and cherished. You are in our hearts x."
Katie Piper also added: "Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Grace."
Just one day before Grace was admitted into intensive care, the YouTube star took to Twitter to confirm she had given birth to her baby boy with boyfriend Lee.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"We’re parents. it’s been a wild week but this morning baby boy arrived and is our little Christmas miracle. We are all doing so well and I am f****** in love," she wrote.
In a later Instagram post, Grace's family confirmed that she had been put into an induced coma in order to 'give her body the rest it needs'.
The statement read: "Grace developed Covid-19 two weeks ago and although her symptoms were mild at first, they worsened as the days went on.
"Which meant they had to deliver the baby as soon as possible, as she was just too unwell to carry on with the pregnancy.
"Grace was admitted into intensive care on Christmas Day due to issues with her breathing & therefore they had to make the decision of placing her into an induced coma, to give her body the rest it needs, in order to recover."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"We love her so, so much and we know she’ll come out of this stronger than ever.
"She has dedicated her whole career to healing people, we now ask that you pray, to heal her," the statement said.
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thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Gym owner fined £1k for opening amid lockdown has fine paid by GoFundMe appeal

A gym owner who was fined £1,000 for opening amid lockdown over Christmas had his penalty paid for via GoFundMe donations .
Nick Newton , who runs Nick 's Gym in Llandrindod Wells , Wales , said he made the decision to keep the gym open despite the latest lockdown in a bid to `` try and survive '' and to support members who were struggling with their mental health .
On Christmas Eve , the 41-year-old was handed a £1,000 fine from Powys Council for breaching the current restrictions which state that gyms in Wales must stay closed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ overwhelmed after members raised enough money on GoFundMe to pay for it , reports Wales Online .
First Minister Mark Drakeford announced on December 19 that Wales would go into lockdown from midnight on that day as coronavirus cases soared , fuelled in part by a new strain of the virus .
It meant all non-essential retail , as well as gyms and leisure centres , would have to close almost immediately .
Stay-at-home restrictions were also brought in with almost immediate effect .
Announcing the rules , Mr Drakeford said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not overstate this .
`` This new strain of the virus is another dreadful surprise in this long-running pandemic .
We now have a pandemic within a pandemic , a crisis within a crisis .
Our economy will recover .
Christmas will come again .
But lives which are lost , are lost for ever . ''
But Mr Newton said he has `` no regrets '' over staying open .
He said : `` I was at home doing Christmas things with my family when I got a call from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She told me they had gained access to the gym area so I came down and was met by three officers from the county council and some police officers .
`` They started questioning me and saying 'we know what 's going on ' and asking if we use track and trace , which we do .
`` I explained that the lockdown is killing local businesses and that we are staying open to try and survive .
`` The mental health of my members was affected last time and people were desperate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You could see the relief when we were back open .
I signed people up as volunteers at the gym so that they could come and use it . ''
Mr Newton , who has run the gym for eight years , said only `` three or four '' people were allowed in to use the gym at any one time .
He added : `` We went down that route because of the mental health of the members .
They 've taken away the ability to see family at this time of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members at a time so it was probably easier to social distance than when we were fully open .
I think gyms should have been left open .
I thought it was more important to take the risk than it was to follow the guidelines .
I do n't regret it at all . ''
Within hours of receiving the fine Mr Newton set up a fundraising page to try and raise enough to be able to pay it off .
He described the support from members , along with the local community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newton said : `` We had the £1,000 raised in 12 hours .
It got really good traction .
It gave me a warm , fuzzy feeling to know that many people had supported it and I 've had lots of messages from people .
It was a very Christmassy feeling that the community got behind it .
`` It just goes to show how much the gyms mean to the community .
I 've had a huge amount of support from the community .
I think they were just thankful that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are hoping that gyms will get that essential status . ''
You can see the GoFundMe page here .

Nick Newton, who runs Nick's Gym in Llandrindod Wells, Wales, said he made the decision to keep the gym open despite the latest lockdown in a bid to 'try and survive' and to support members who were struggling with their mental health
A gym owner who was fined £1,000 for opening amid lockdown over Christmas had his penalty paid for via GoFundMe donations.
Nick Newton, who runs Nick's Gym in Llandrindod Wells, Wales, said he made the decision to keep the gym open despite the latest lockdown in a bid to "try and survive" and to support members who were struggling with their mental health.
On Christmas Eve, the 41-year-old was handed a £1,000 fine from Powys Council for breaching the current restrictions which state that gyms in Wales must stay closed.
But Mr Newton said he has been overwhelmed after members raised enough money on GoFundMe to pay for it, reports Wales Online.
First Minister Mark Drakeford announced on December 19 that Wales would go into lockdown from midnight on that day as coronavirus cases soared, fuelled in part by a new strain of the virus.
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
It meant all non-essential retail, as well as gyms and leisure centres, would have to close almost immediately.
Stay-at-home restrictions were also brought in with almost immediate effect.
Announcing the rules, Mr Drakeford said: "The situation is incredibly serious. I cannot overstate this.
"This new strain of the virus is another dreadful surprise in this long-running pandemic. We now have a pandemic within a pandemic, a crisis within a crisis. Our economy will recover. Christmas will come again. But lives which are lost, are lost for ever."
But Mr Newton said he has "no regrets" over staying open.
He said: "I was at home doing Christmas things with my family when I got a call from the lady in the next door building.
"She told me they had gained access to the gym area so I came down and was met by three officers from the county council and some police officers.
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
"They started questioning me and saying 'we know what's going on' and asking if we use track and trace, which we do.
"I explained that the lockdown is killing local businesses and that we are staying open to try and survive.
"The mental health of my members was affected last time and people were desperate to come back to the gym. You could see the relief when we were back open. I signed people up as volunteers at the gym so that they could come and use it."
Mr Newton, who has run the gym for eight years, said only "three or four" people were allowed in to use the gym at any one time.
He added: "We went down that route because of the mental health of the members. They've taken away the ability to see family at this time of year.
Image: MEDIA WALES) MEDIA WALES)
"It was only four members at a time so it was probably easier to social distance than when we were fully open. I think gyms should have been left open. I thought it was more important to take the risk than it was to follow the guidelines. I don't regret it at all."
Within hours of receiving the fine Mr Newton set up a fundraising page to try and raise enough to be able to pay it off. He described the support from members, along with the local community, as "amazing".
Mr Newton said: "We had the £1,000 raised in 12 hours. It got really good traction. It gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling to know that many people had supported it and I've had lots of messages from people. It was a very Christmassy feeling that the community got behind it.
"It just goes to show how much the gyms mean to the community. I've had a huge amount of support from the community. I think they were just thankful that they were able to continue their training. We are hoping that gyms will get that essential status."


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Louis Saha sends Arsenal board Mikel Arteta message and takes aim at Gunners

Arsenal 's board has been told by Louis Saha that Mikel Arteta is being let down by members of his squad , and needs more world-class players .
The Gunners are struggling at the moment , and are sat in 15th spot in the Premier League table .
Arteta has struggled to stamp his authority on the side this season , and has already started to go about sorting out which players he does and doesn ’ t want in his squad .
Mesut Ozil , Matteo Guendouzi and William Saliba have all been outcast from the first-team picture , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loan after failing to make the grade under Arteta .
They will apparently go after a new playmaker in the January transfer window , with reports suggesting the board will significantly back Arteta financially .
And Saha believes they need to bring in a bevvy of world-class players , because they can ’ t win trophies without a better squad , and that they need players who would walk into any side in the world .
“ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is always looking to improve his game and working hard .
His current form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to show it happens to even the best players , ” he said to Ladbrokes at its launch of the 5-A-Side Bet on Tottenham v Fulham .
“ I do n't think that I 'm in a position to give any advice to a player of Aubameyang 's stature .
He has to just believe in himself because when he is scoring goals he is just unplayable .
“ I do n't mean to be disrespectful , but when I look at Arsenal , yes they have some talented players but to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players .
“ You need players in your team who would be able to walk into any of Europe 's top teams .
You look at a team like Real Madrid , who have had world class players over the years that could n't even manage to get into their squad .
“ When you have a player like Aubameyang , you have to look around and wonder who else is there to lift him up when he 's not playing well .
When I was playing at Man United , I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring , Van Nistelrooy was , and vice versa .
“ And that 's something we always had in that squad over the years because of the level of quality of the forwards .
For Arsenal , if Aubameyang is n't scoring , then they 're in trouble .
“ You need to have Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette playing well week-in , week-out because three players performing well does take the pressure off one player in particular who is maybe going through a bad patch .
And right now that 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why results have n't been good .
“ Maybe sometimes it 's not about the tactics or Aubameyang not playing well ; it 's about the players like Lacazette and Pepe who are both capable of scoring 15/20 goals a season , but have n't done so .
”

Arsenal’s board has been told to back Mikel Arteta in the transfer window, because the club will need a squad full of world-class players in order to challenge for the Premier League title
Arsenal's board has been told by Louis Saha that Mikel Arteta is being let down by members of his squad, and needs more world-class players.
The Gunners are struggling at the moment, and are sat in 15th spot in the Premier League table.
Arteta has struggled to stamp his authority on the side this season, and has already started to go about sorting out which players he does and doesn’t want in his squad.
Mesut Ozil, Matteo Guendouzi and William Saliba have all been outcast from the first-team picture, with Lucas Torreira also shipped out on loan after failing to make the grade under Arteta.
They will apparently go after a new playmaker in the January transfer window, with reports suggesting the board will significantly back Arteta financially.
And Saha believes they need to bring in a bevvy of world-class players, because they can’t win trophies without a better squad, and that they need players who would walk into any side in the world.
“Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is always looking to improve his game and working hard. His current form is just unlucky; it just goes to show it happens to even the best players,” he said to Ladbrokes at its launch of the 5-A-Side Bet on Tottenham v Fulham.
“I don't think that I'm in a position to give any advice to a player of Aubameyang's stature. He has to just believe in himself because when he is scoring goals he is just unplayable.
Image: PA) PA)
“I don't mean to be disrespectful, but when I look at Arsenal, yes they have some talented players but to win a championship you need several world class players.
“You need players in your team who would be able to walk into any of Europe's top teams. You look at a team like Real Madrid, who have had world class players over the years that couldn't even manage to get into their squad.
“When you have a player like Aubameyang, you have to look around and wonder who else is there to lift him up when he's not playing well. When I was playing at Man United, I had less pressure because if I wasn't scoring, Van Nistelrooy was, and vice versa.
“And that's something we always had in that squad over the years because of the level of quality of the forwards. For Arsenal, if Aubameyang isn't scoring, then they're in trouble.
“You need to have Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette playing well week-in, week-out because three players performing well does take the pressure off one player in particular who is maybe going through a bad patch. And right now that's not happening at Arsenal, and it's why results haven't been good.
“Maybe sometimes it's not about the tactics or Aubameyang not playing well; it's about the players like Lacazette and Pepe who are both capable of scoring 15/20 goals a season, but haven't done so.”


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Premier League records season-high number of positive covid tests

The Premier League has returned its highest number of positive coronavirus tests of the season , with 18 new cases .
Between December 21 and 27 , 1,479 players and club staff were tested and those 18 individuals who have the virus will now self-isolate for a period of 10 days .
A number of those cases are at Manchester City after an outbreak there saw their game with Everton called off at four hours ' notice on Monday .
The previous highest number of cases this season was 16 , during the week of November 9 to 15 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 21 December and Sunday 27 December , 1,479 players and Club staff were tested for COVID-19 .
Of these , there were 18 new positive tests .
`` Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days .
`` The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency .
No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's trip to Goodison Park was the second Premier League game of the season to be called off due to Covid-19 after Newcastle 's game with Aston Villa was also wiped out last month .
City will begin retesting their squad on Tuesday in the hope they have acted quickly enough to prevent a widespread outbreak of the disease .
They closed their training complex on Monday after reporting `` a number of positive cases '' , three days after Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus tested positive and were forced to isolate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 11 from the previous week 's testing , will cause concern about the prospect of more disruption across English football .
Eight games across the Sky Bet Championship , League One and League Two on Tuesday have been wiped out because of the virus , while Rotherham boss Paul Warne said his side are only playing their match with Barnsley to avoid a possible points deduction by the EFL .
Rochdale are one of the clubs in League One whose next two games have been postponed and their club doctor Wes Tensel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League to be suspended .
He told BBC 5 Live : `` The spread and the numbers are rising and we have Tier 4 places where people can not travel but we have players coming in and taking things back to their family , it is probably not the wisest thing at the moment .
`` As well as a team doctor I am a GP so I am seeing both sides , so it seems there is a bigger picture going on .
`` Why should football go on when other industries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (PA Staff, Sam Meade)

The Premier League has seen its highest number of positive coronavirus tests in the recent round of testing with Man City's game at Everton having to be postponed just hours before kick-off
The Premier League has returned its highest number of positive coronavirus tests of the season, with 18 new cases.
Between December 21 and 27, 1,479 players and club staff were tested and those 18 individuals who have the virus will now self-isolate for a period of 10 days.
A number of those cases are at Manchester City after an outbreak there saw their game with Everton called off at four hours' notice on Monday.
The previous highest number of cases this season was 16, during the week of November 9 to 15.
A Premier League statement read: "The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 21 December and Sunday 27 December, 1,479 players and Club staff were tested for COVID-19. Of these, there were 18 new positive tests.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
"Players or club staff who have tested positive will self-isolate for a period of 10 days.
"The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency. No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing."
City's trip to Goodison Park was the second Premier League game of the season to be called off due to Covid-19 after Newcastle's game with Aston Villa was also wiped out last month.
City will begin retesting their squad on Tuesday in the hope they have acted quickly enough to prevent a widespread outbreak of the disease.
They closed their training complex on Monday after reporting "a number of positive cases", three days after Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus tested positive and were forced to isolate.
Image: PA) PA)
The spike in cases, an increase of 11 from the previous week's testing, will cause concern about the prospect of more disruption across English football.
Eight games across the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two on Tuesday have been wiped out because of the virus, while Rotherham boss Paul Warne said his side are only playing their match with Barnsley to avoid a possible points deduction by the EFL.
Rochdale are one of the clubs in League One whose next two games have been postponed and their club doctor Wes Tensel suggests it is time for the Football League to be suspended.
He told BBC 5 Live: "The spread and the numbers are rising and we have Tier 4 places where people cannot travel but we have players coming in and taking things back to their family, it is probably not the wisest thing at the moment.
"As well as a team doctor I am a GP so I am seeing both sides, so it seems there is a bigger picture going on.
"Why should football go on when other industries can't and the disease is spreading?"


thedailymirror--2020-12-29--Bridgerton's cursed production as studios abandoned because of asbestos

Enlivening sumptuous Regency sets with sex scenes that would leave Jane Austen in a swoon , Netflix 's Bridgerton reimagines the period drama genre for modern tastes .
But while the show has been a hit with audiences , the production itself was far from easy .
Netflix sued a London studio for more than £200,000 earlier this year , insisting fears of asbestos on set left the streaming giant with no option but to move production of the extravagant Shondaland show five months into filming .
Legal papers said the move came at `` very considerable expense '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a £2million-a-year lease to use Neasdon Studios for the creation of the eight-part series , in May 2019 Netflix bosses deemed the studio unsafe to use .
The papers filed in July this year state the roof had been leaking , ceiling tiles fell down , and in one incident asbestos allegedly fell on to a construction manager 's face .
Stephen Jourdan QC on behalf of Netflix Studios UK , writes that after further investigation asbestos was dis covered in roof voids and on top of high beams .
It is alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point where they could be seen from the ground .
He wrote : `` This created a serious risk of ACMs ( asbestos containing materials ) falling from the high-level beams and columns into the property , causing a danger to health . ''
Netflix sued both the studios and owner Freddy Kelaty ’ s firm , Asiatic Carpets , for at least £200,000 in damages .
It also requested a legal declaration it was entitled to prematurely terminate the lease .
In response Kelaty claimed Netflix was informed of the presence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been done to make the studio safe .
It stated there was no `` danger to health '' .
The studio is countersuing for more than £2.5million in unpaid rent and rates .

Forced to move studios five months into filming, Netflix is suing for £200,000, while the owners of the abandoned London studios are countersuing for £2million
Inside Bridgerton's cursed production as studios abandoned because of asbestos
Enlivening sumptuous Regency sets with sex scenes that would leave Jane Austen in a swoon, Netflix's Bridgerton reimagines the period drama genre for modern tastes.
But while the show has been a hit with audiences, the production itself was far from easy.
Netflix sued a London studio for more than £200,000 earlier this year, insisting fears of asbestos on set left the streaming giant with no option but to move production of the extravagant Shondaland show five months into filming.
Legal papers said the move came at "very considerable expense".
High court papers show that after signing a £2million-a-year lease to use Neasdon Studios for the creation of the eight-part series, in May 2019 Netflix bosses deemed the studio unsafe to use.
Image: Press Association Images) Press Association Images)
The papers filed in July this year state the roof had been leaking, ceiling tiles fell down, and in one incident asbestos allegedly fell on to a construction manager's face.
Stephen Jourdan QC on behalf of Netflix Studios UK, writes that after further investigation asbestos was dis
covered in roof voids and on top of high beams.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
It is alleged these had not been treated above the point where they could be seen from the ground.
He wrote: "This created a serious risk of ACMs (asbestos containing materials) falling from the high-level beams and columns into the property, causing a danger to health."
Image: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX) LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)
Netflix sued both the studios and owner Freddy Kelaty’s firm, Asiatic Carpets, for at least £200,000 in damages.
It also requested a legal declaration it was entitled to prematurely terminate the lease.
In response Kelaty claimed Netflix was informed of the presence of asbestos early in negotiations and work had been done to make the studio safe.
It stated there was no "danger to health".
The studio is countersuing for more than £2.5million in unpaid rent and rates.