thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Demi Lovato ditches engagement ring after 'split' from fiance Max Ehrich

Demi Lovato has ditched her engagement ring in a recent Instagram offering .
The star , 27 , was missing the band on her finger as she shared a video with her 93 million followers .
It was recently reported that Demi and fiance Max Ehrich had called off their engagement and decided to go their separate ways after seven months together .
`` It was a tough decision , but Demi and Max have decided to go their separate ways to focus on their respective careers , '' an insider told PEOPLE .
`` They have respect and love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time they spent together . ''
Max had popped the question in July , Demi penning a heartfelt post for the actor .
`` When I was a little girl , my birth dad always called me his 'little partner ' - something that might 've sounded strange without his southern cowboy like accent , '' she wrote .
`` To me it made perfect sense .
And today that word makes perfect sense again but today I 'm officially going to be someone else 's partner .
`` @ maxehrich - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I met you . ''
She continued : `` It was something I can ’ t describe to anyone who has n't experienced it firsthand but luckily you did too.. '' I 've never felt so unconditionally loved by someone in my life ( other than my parents ) flaws and all .
`` You never pressure me to be anything other than myself .
And you make me want to be the best version of myself .
`` I ’ m honored to accept your hand in marriage .
I love you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'm ecstatic to start a family and life with you .
`` I love you forever my baby .
My partner .
Here 's to our future !
!
!
! ''
Their relationship was confirmed when they shared a kiss in from-home footage for Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande 's lockdown bop Stuck With U .
And Demi gushed in May that Max `` loves me for all I am , flaws and all . ''
Earlier this month , Max was accused of sending `` thirsty messages '' to Selena @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the messages were faked .

DEMI LOVATO HEARS HER NEW SONG ON THE RADIO FOR THE FIRST TIME
DEMI LOVATO HEARS HER NEW SONG ON THE RADIO FOR THE FIRST TIME
Singer Demi Lovato shared a video without her engagement ring after reportedly splitting from fiance Max Ehrich after seven months together
Demi Lovato has ditched her engagement ring in a recent Instagram offering.
The star, 27, was missing the band on her finger as she shared a video with her 93 million followers.
It was recently reported that Demi and fiance Max Ehrich had called off their engagement and decided to go their separate ways after seven months together.
"It was a tough decision, but Demi and Max have decided to go their separate ways to focus on their respective careers," an insider told PEOPLE.
"They have respect and love for one another and will always cherish the time they spent together."
Max had popped the question in July, Demi penning a heartfelt post for the actor.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"When I was a little girl, my birth dad always called me his 'little partner' - something that might've sounded strange without his southern cowboy like accent," she wrote.
"To me it made perfect sense. And today that word makes perfect sense again but today I'm officially going to be someone else's partner.
"@maxehrich - I knew I loved you the moment I met you."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She continued: "It was something I can’t describe to anyone who hasn't experienced it firsthand but luckily you did too..
"I've never felt so unconditionally loved by someone in my life (other than my parents) flaws and all.
"You never pressure me to be anything other than myself. And you make me want to be the best version of myself.
"I’m honored to accept your hand in marriage. I love you more than a caption could express but I'm ecstatic to start a family and life with you.
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"I love you forever my baby. My partner. Here's to our future!!!!"
Their relationship was confirmed when they shared a kiss in from-home footage for Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande's lockdown bop Stuck With U.
And Demi gushed in May that Max "loves me for all I am, flaws and all."
Earlier this month, Max was accused of sending "thirsty messages" to Selena Gomez in 2015 -but Demi soon clarified that the messages were faked.


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Princess Eugenie makes baby announcement with pair of £8 bear slippers

A huge congratulations is in order for Princess Eugenie and her husband , Jack Brooksbank as earlier this morning they made an announcement on Instagram that they were expecting their first child .
The picture posted , features a pair of bear slippers which Royal fans can buy for just £8 from John Lewis right now .
Available in store and online , the John Lewis & Partners Baby Bear Slippers in Brown are in four different sizes ; 0-3 months , 3-6 months , 6-12 months and 12-18 months .
To find your nearest John Lewis & Partners , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for ease .
You ’ ll also find opening and closing time information listed there as well .
John Lewis and Partners describe the slippers as : ‘ Keep little paws toasty and warm with these adorable bear slippers from our John Lewis & Partners collection.
’ The picture has so far has gathered over 150,000 likes and over 6,700 comments of well wishes from people - congratulating the happy couple since it was posted , two hours ago .
The caption of the picture simply reads : “ Jack and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the baby emoji .
Now if you ’ re not quick enough to get your hands on the bear slippers , fear not as John Lewis have other gorgeous designs that your little one or someone you know will love .
Take the adorable John Lewis & Partners Children 's Teddy Bear Slippers in Brown for £12 .
These are ideal for a keeping little feet cosy and warm .
These super-sweet soft Teddy Bear slippers from our John Lewis & Partners collection feature adorable 3D ear detail .
Designed with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rubber sole gives tiny toes extra grip as they totter around .
These are available in sizes 3-8 for children .
John Lewis & Partners Baby Cat Slippers in Pink , also at £12 .
John Lewis & Partners have made these cute , cozy slippers super soft , super cute and super comfy .
Constructed from fabric with a thick sole that holds little feet comfortably , they 've got a cute 3D cat face on the front , with a soft teddy fleece lining on the inside and an adorably furry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the side , they 're easy to get on and off , too .
These are also in sizes 3-8 .
Or what about the John Lewis & Partners Baby Bear Slippers in Grey .
Priced at £12 , these shoes from John Lewis & Partners are too cute and look really comfy .
Made from fabric with a thick sole that holds little feet comfortably , they 've got a cute 3D bear face on the front , with a soft teddy fleece lining on the inside and an adorably furry outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there ’ s a zip fastening on the side , so easy to get on and off , too .
As above , these bear slippers are in sizes 3-8 .
We only wish you could get these in adult sizes .

The young Royal is expecting her first child with husband, Jack Brooksbank and announced the good news with a pair of slippers, available now from John Lewis & Partners
A huge congratulations is in order for Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank as earlier this morning they made an announcement on Instagram that they were expecting their first child.
The picture posted, features a pair of bear slippers which Royal fans can buy for just £8 from John Lewis right now.
Available in store and online, the John Lewis & Partners Baby Bear Slippers in Brown are in four different sizes; 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and 12-18 months.
To find your nearest John Lewis & Partners, we’ve put the store locator here for ease. You’ll also find opening and closing time information listed there as well.
John Lewis and Partners describe the slippers as: ‘Keep little paws toasty and warm with these adorable bear slippers from our John Lewis & Partners collection.’
The picture has so far has gathered over 150,000 likes and over 6,700 comments of well wishes from people - congratulating the happy couple since it was posted, two hours ago.
The caption of the picture simply reads: “Jack and I are so excited for early 2021…” and the baby emoji.
Now if you’re not quick enough to get your hands on the bear slippers, fear not as John Lewis have other gorgeous designs that your little one or someone you know will love.
Take the adorable John Lewis & Partners Children's Teddy Bear Slippers in Brown for £12. These are ideal for a keeping little feet cosy and warm. These super-sweet soft Teddy Bear slippers from our John Lewis & Partners collection feature adorable 3D ear detail. Designed with a borg lining for ultimate cosiness, the rubber sole gives tiny toes extra grip as they totter around. These are available in sizes 3-8 for children.
John Lewis & Partners Baby Cat Slippers in Pink, also at £12. John Lewis & Partners have made these cute, cozy slippers super soft, super cute and super comfy. Constructed from fabric with a thick sole that holds little feet comfortably, they've got a cute 3D cat face on the front, with a soft teddy fleece lining on the inside and an adorably furry outside. With a zip fastening on the side, they're easy to get on and off, too. These are also in sizes 3-8.
Or what about the John Lewis & Partners Baby Bear Slippers in Grey. Priced at £12, these shoes from John Lewis & Partners are too cute and look really comfy. Made from fabric with a thick sole that holds little feet comfortably, they've got a cute 3D bear face on the front, with a soft teddy fleece lining on the inside and an adorably furry outside. Just like the cat slippers above, there’s a zip fastening on the side, so easy to get on and off, too. As above, these bear slippers are in sizes 3-8.
We only wish you could get these in adult sizes.


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Children's entertainer set up talent shows to sexually abuse young girls

A children 's entertainer who set up talent shows to lure in and sexually abuse young girls for three decades has been jailed for life .
Anthony Lewis , 58 , promised victims he would `` make them famous '' by running `` talent shows '' , before raping and sexually abusing them .
Victims said how their childhoods had been wrecked by Lewis , who admitted preying on children across five different counties between 1987 to 2007 .
The investigation began in September 2017 when one victim reported the historic abuse to police .
Lewis was arrested and devices @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain indecent images of children .
He admitted four offences of making/possessing of indecent images in May 2018 and in October was handed a 17-week prison sentence , suspended for two years .
Lewis was also made the subject of a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely .
In a statement read out to Norwich Crown Court , one victim said : “ I don ’ t trust anybody , not even my own family .
I ’ ve had nightmares for as long as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a shadowy figure .
I would be running , screaming , but no one could hear .
`` That room – it ’ s always in that room but now as an adult I feel stuck in there and can ’ t get out .
`` I don ’ t know how to feel about him being convicted .
I do know I want him to feel fear about going to prison , even for a second , so he feels the fear that I felt.
” Another woman explained how Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boys and men .
She said : `` I felt I couldn ’ t be around boys or men at all , including my own brother .
I couldn ’ t trust him .
The relationship with my brother has never been the same since . ''
Lewis admitted nine counts of rape , 10 indecent assaults and one count of sexual assault committed against girls aged from four and 17 between 1987 and 2007 .
The charges involve multiple offences against each victim and were committed in Norfolk , Surrey , Cambridgeshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Burton Latimer , Northamptonshire , was jailed for life and must serve a minimum of 11 years before being considered for release .
Sentencing Lewis , Judge Andrew Shaw said : “ You have admitted the most egregious appalling campaign of sexual abuse over 20 years .
Each one of your five victims was a child you owed a duty of care to…you abused your position of trust .
“ The five victim personal statements were among the saddest and most upsetting I ’ ve ever heard .
No underestimation you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most severe psychological harm at your hands.
” An NSPCC spokesperson said : “ Lewis led a horrific campaign of calculated abuse that stretched across three long decades and left a trail of trauma along the way .
“ Thanks to the bravery of his victims in recounting their life-changing ordeals , this horrendous abuse has finally come to an end and Lewis has been brought to justice .
“ Speaking out about child sexual abuse is incredibly difficult for survivors of this awful crime but this case shows that they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much time has passed .
”

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The victims of Anthony Lewis say they still suffer from nightmares and have issues trusting men as a result of the abuse they experienced as children
A children's entertainer who set up talent shows to lure in and sexually abuse young girls for three decades has been jailed for life.
Anthony Lewis, 58, promised victims he would "make them famous" by running "talent shows", before raping and sexually abusing them.
Victims said how their childhoods had been wrecked by Lewis, who admitted preying on children across five different counties between 1987 to 2007.
The investigation began in September 2017 when one victim reported the historic abuse to police.
Lewis was arrested and devices seized from his home were found to contain indecent images of children.
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
He admitted four offences of making/possessing of indecent images in May 2018 and in October was handed a 17-week prison sentence, suspended for two years.
Lewis was also made the subject of a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
In a statement read out to Norwich Crown Court, one victim said: “I don’t trust anybody, not even my own family. I’ve had nightmares for as long as I can remember. I would be chased by a shadowy figure. I would be running, screaming, but no one could hear.
"That room – it’s always in that room but now as an adult I feel stuck in there and can’t get out.
"I don’t know how to feel about him being convicted. I do know I want him to feel fear about going to prison, even for a second, so he feels the fear that I felt.”
Image: BPM MEDIA) BPM MEDIA)
Another woman explained how Lewis' abuse had transformed her relationship with boys and men.
She said: "I felt I couldn’t be around boys or men at all, including my own brother. I couldn’t trust him. The relationship with my brother has never been the same since."
Lewis admitted nine counts of rape, 10 indecent assaults and one count of sexual assault committed against girls aged from four and 17 between 1987 and 2007.
The charges involve multiple offences against each victim and were committed in Norfolk, Surrey, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and London.
Lewis, of Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, was jailed for life and must serve a minimum of 11 years before being considered for release.
Sentencing Lewis , Judge Andrew Shaw said: “You have admitted the most egregious appalling campaign of sexual abuse over 20 years. Each one of your five victims was a child you owed a duty of care to…you abused your position of trust.
“The five victim personal statements were among the saddest and most upsetting I’ve ever heard. No underestimation you have ruined their lives. They have suffered the most severe psychological harm at your hands.”
An NSPCC spokesperson said: “Lewis led a horrific campaign of calculated abuse that stretched across three long decades and left a trail of trauma along the way.
“Thanks to the bravery of his victims in recounting their life-changing ordeals, this horrendous abuse has finally come to an end and Lewis has been brought to justice.
“Speaking out about child sexual abuse is incredibly difficult for survivors of this awful crime but this case shows that they will be listened to, no matter how much time has passed.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Amanda Holden ditches summer dress for autumnal look in jumper and leather skirt

Autumn is finally here as Amanda Holden ditched her summery dresses on Friday .
Britain 's Got Talent 's head judge has made the walk to work her own personal catwalk in London amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Her summery parade has come to an end as the autumnal season has officially arrived at the end of September with cold winds .
As temperatures cooled off in the capital , the radio presenter was on trend as ever in a jumper and a leather skirt .
Her leather skirt was edged with pleats to draw the eye to her enviably-lean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small waistline .
Fussing over her glamorous looks , the blonde bombshell readjusted her sunglasses which she had put on defiantly despite the looming grey clouds .
Amanda caught the eye in her striped turtleneck when she sauntered into London-based studios for her stint on Heart radio .
Just days have passed since Amanda enjoyed a sexy weekend with her husband Chris at Cliveden House in Berkshire .
It 's no surprise the gorgeous setting is a favourite of Meghan Markle as she spent the night before her wedding to Prince Harry .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as head judge on Britain 's Got Talent after her co-star Simon Cowell broke his back in three places in a horror accident .
Britain 's Got Talent has been caught up in a furore after Diversity sparked controversy by including a Black Lives Matter element to their dance .
They included a sequence where a police officer knelt on Ashley Banjo 's neck - in the same way George Floyd died .
OfCom complaints were sky-high as people complained about the politicisation of the well-loved family show .

Amanda Holden's summery parade has come to an end as the autumnal season has officially arrived at the end of September with cold winds
Amanda Holden ditches summer dress for autumnal look in jumper and leather skirt
Autumn is finally here as Amanda Holden ditched her summery dresses on Friday.
Britain's Got Talent's head judge has made the walk to work her own personal catwalk in London amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Her summery parade has come to an end as the autumnal season has officially arrived at the end of September with cold winds.
As temperatures cooled off in the capital, the radio presenter was on trend as ever in a jumper and a leather skirt.
Her leather skirt was edged with pleats to draw the eye to her enviably-lean legs and a belt to accentuate her small waistline.
Image: Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock) Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock)
Fussing over her glamorous looks, the blonde bombshell readjusted her sunglasses which she had put on defiantly despite the looming grey clouds.
Amanda caught the eye in her striped turtleneck when she sauntered into London-based studios for her stint on Heart radio.
Image: Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock) Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock)
Just days have passed since Amanda enjoyed a sexy weekend with her husband Chris at Cliveden House in Berkshire.
It's no surprise the gorgeous setting is a favourite of Meghan Markle as she spent the night before her wedding to Prince Harry.
Image: Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock) Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock)
Recently, Amanda had to take over as head judge on Britain's Got Talent after her co-star Simon Cowell broke his back in three places in a horror accident.
Britain's Got Talent has been caught up in a furore after Diversity sparked controversy by including a Black Lives Matter element to their dance.
Image: Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock) Beretta/Sims/REX/Shutterstock)
They included a sequence where a police officer knelt on Ashley Banjo's neck - in the same way George Floyd died.
OfCom complaints were sky-high as people complained about the politicisation of the well-loved family show.


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Lorraine Kelly forced to ban guests from studio amid COVID-19 spike

Lorraine Kelly has revealed just as her show started to bring guests back in the studio , they have now been forced to go back to only video calls .
The news comes amid a fresh spike in coronavirus cases and new lockdown measures implemented .
Lorraine filmed a video diary on Friday where she told viewers she was disappointed but that she enjoyed getting a sneak peek into celebrities houses .
“ Hi good morning to you , we are just about to go on air , ” said Lorraine .
“ This week things are a bit different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very excited that we were allowed guests in the studio .
“ And we had gorgeous Felicity Kendall here , but everything has changed now so it ’ s going to be back to talking to people in their houses , in their kitchens , and we can have a wee look in their houses which is actually quite good.
” She pointed the camera at Dr Hilary Jones , who was behind Lorraine in his spot at the table where they discuss the latest health updates about the virus , socially distanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve obviously always got Dr Hilary , ” she said .
“ But no more guests for now , but hopefully things will change .
“ He ’ s great , he ’ s been reassuring us all , making sense of all this , which is absolutely invaluable .
“ Doing it every single day , which is terrific.
” “ Now , I ’ ve got to stand over there in a minute so I ’ ve got to go !
” she added as the camera pointed over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a masked member of crew waved .
Lorraine spoke to Alison Steadman on Friday ’ s show via a video call , and the actress admitted she would be “ in heaven ” if Gavin & Stacey returned .
Alison , who played Pam Shipman on the sitcom written by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones , said : “ Maybe , maybe , maybe , I 've no idea .
`` I would be in heaven if that happened .
`` But we do n't know if it will . ''

Lorraine Kelly is no longer allowed guests in the studio just days after the ban was finally lifted due to COVID-19 spikes
Lorraine Kelly has revealed just as her show started to bring guests back in the studio, they have now been forced to go back to only video calls.
The news comes amid a fresh spike in coronavirus cases and new lockdown measures implemented.
Lorraine filmed a video diary on Friday where she told viewers she was disappointed but that she enjoyed getting a sneak peek into celebrities houses.
“Hi good morning to you, we are just about to go on air,” said Lorraine.
“This week things are a bit different, we actually started off the week very excited that we were allowed guests in the studio.
“And we had gorgeous Felicity Kendall here, but everything has changed now so it’s going to be back to talking to people in their houses, in their kitchens, and we can have a wee look in their houses which is actually quite good.”
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She pointed the camera at Dr Hilary Jones, who was behind Lorraine in his spot at the table where they discuss the latest health updates about the virus, socially distanced.
“But it just means that we’ve obviously always got Dr Hilary,” she said.
“But no more guests for now, but hopefully things will change.
“He’s great, he’s been reassuring us all, making sense of all this, which is absolutely invaluable.
“Doing it every single day, which is terrific.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
“Now, I’ve got to stand over there in a minute so I’ve got to go!” she added as the camera pointed over to her spot in the studio where a masked member of crew waved.
Lorraine spoke to Alison Steadman on Friday’s show via a video call, and the actress admitted she would be “in heaven” if Gavin & Stacey returned.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Alison, who played Pam Shipman on the sitcom written by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones, said: “Maybe, maybe, maybe, I've no idea.
"I would be in heaven if that happened.
"But we don't know if it will."
Lorraine airs weekdays on ITV at 9am


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Philippe Coutinho handed new Barcelona shirt number to hint at future role

Philippe Coutinho has been given the No.14 shirt at Barcelona ahead of the new La Liga season in what looks like confirmation that he will stay at the club .
The Brazilian attacking midfielder spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich , winning the Bundesliga and Champions League with the German giants and scoring two goals against his parent club in the infamous 8-2 victory in the quarter-final stage of the competition .
There was speculation earlier on in the summer that he could be set for a move to the likes of Arsenal , but Barca 's new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a big fan of Coutinho , and plans to make him an important part of his team .
And ahead of their first game of the new campaign against Villarreal on Sunday Barca have revealed that Coutinho will don the No.14 shirt .
14 is the same number he wore when he first joined the club from Liverpool mid-way through the 2017-18 campaign , but he changed to No.7 in the following campaign .
During his spell at Bayern he took the No.10 , but now he has returned to Catalonia his previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Antoine Griezmann .
Nevertheless , 14 is a number which has been worn by some legendary players at Barcelona , such as Javier Mascherano , Thierry Henry , while it also had a special significance for the late great Johan Cruyff .
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It suggests that Coutinho will have a big part to play in the upcoming campaign , and has dealt a blow to Arsenal , who had maintained some hope they could make a late bid to try to tempt Barcelona to sell the player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a friendly against Elche , Coutinho said : `` I 'm looking forward to a good time .
`` I am very motivated .
I want to work hard this year so that everything goes well on the pitch . ''
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The Brazilian attacking midfielder looks set to stay at the Nou Camp despite speculation earlier in the summer linking him with a move away from the club
Philippe Coutinho has been given the No.14 shirt at Barcelona ahead of the new La Liga season in what looks like confirmation that he will stay at the club.
The Brazilian attacking midfielder spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga and Champions League with the German giants and scoring two goals against his parent club in the infamous 8-2 victory in the quarter-final stage of the competition.
There was speculation earlier on in the summer that he could be set for a move to the likes of Arsenal, but Barca's new manager Ronald Koeman is believed to be a big fan of Coutinho, and plans to make him an important part of his team.
Image: @FCBarcelona / Twitter) @FCBarcelona / Twitter)
And ahead of their first game of the new campaign against Villarreal on Sunday Barca have revealed that Coutinho will don the No.14 shirt.
14 is the same number he wore when he first joined the club from Liverpool mid-way through the 2017-18 campaign, but he changed to No.7 in the following campaign.
During his spell at Bayern he took the No.10, but now he has returned to Catalonia his previously held 7 is to be taken by Antoine Griezmann.
Nevertheless, 14 is a number which has been worn by some legendary players at Barcelona, such as Javier Mascherano, Thierry Henry, while it also had a special significance for the late great Johan Cruyff.
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It suggests that Coutinho will have a big part to play in the upcoming campaign, and has dealt a blow to Arsenal, who had maintained some hope they could make a late bid to try to tempt Barcelona to sell the player.
Speaking about his future recently following a friendly against Elche, Coutinho said: "I'm looking forward to a good time.
"I am very motivated. I want to work hard this year so that everything goes well on the pitch."
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thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Freeview update gives you free music, radio and podcasts through your TV

With the UK going into its second wave of lockdown , many Brits will find themselves struggling to stay entertained while at home .
But help is at hand , thanks to a new addition to Freeview - BBC Sounds .
The update means that Freeview viewers can now listen to music , radio and podcasts through their Freeview Play device .
Simon Hunt , the Director of Strategy and Business Development for Freeview Play , said : “ We are so pleased to be launching BBC Sounds on Freeview Play .
“ We are now home to nine content @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on-demand content , all for free .
There has never been a better time to become a Freeview Play viewer.
” BBC Sounds includes live and on-demand radio from over 50 BBC stations , music mixes curated by experts , artists and special guests , and a range of award-winning podcasts .
The app also offers a personalised experience , with recommendations based on previous listening , and a Continue Listening feature .
And if you want to listen to a particularly funny podcast or a catchy song again , you can simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC Sounds joins a host of content players that are already available on Freeview Play , including BBC iPlayer , ITV Hub , All 4 and My5 .
BBC Sounds is rolling out across Freeview Play this week , with full coverage coming soon .

The update means that Freeview viewers can now listen to music, radio and podcasts on BBC Sounds through their Freeview Play device
Freeview update gives you free music, radio and podcasts on demand through your TV
With the UK going into its second wave of lockdown, many Brits will find themselves struggling to stay entertained while at home.
But help is at hand, thanks to a new addition to Freeview - BBC Sounds.
The update means that Freeview viewers can now listen to music, radio and podcasts through their Freeview Play device.
Simon Hunt, the Director of Strategy and Business Development for Freeview Play, said: “We are so pleased to be launching BBC Sounds on Freeview Play.
“We are now home to nine content players, delivering thousands of hours of on-demand content, all for free. There has never been a better time to become a Freeview Play viewer.”
BBC Sounds includes live and on-demand radio from over 50 BBC stations, music mixes curated by experts, artists and special guests, and a range of award-winning podcasts.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The app also offers a personalised experience, with recommendations based on previous listening, and a Continue Listening feature.
And if you want to listen to a particularly funny podcast or a catchy song again, you can simply skip forwards of rewind 20 seconds.
BBC Sounds joins a host of content players that are already available on Freeview Play, including BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4 and My5.
BBC Sounds is rolling out across Freeview Play this week, with full coverage coming soon.
Your Freeview Play device will update automatically.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Drew Barrymore declares love for ex-husband as they reunite on her talk show

Drew Barrymore and her ex-husband Tom Green endured an emotional reunion as they joined each other on the Hollywood star ’ s talk show .
The 45-year-old American actress and the 49-year-old Canadian comedian were married back in 2001 – but divorced the following year .
The pair had first started dated in 1999 and co-stared in the iconic 2000 action comedy film , Charlie ’ s Angels , alongside Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu .
On Friday , the couple reunited for the first time in 15 years – with Drew becoming emotional as she reminisced about her initial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memories of their marriage .
The actress gushed on her talk show , The Drew Barrymore Show : `` I have always been attracted to visionaries , comedians and people who make me laugh .
I was so attracted to our next guest I even married him ! ''
She went on to recall sleeping like a baby for one of only two times in her life while in the company of her then-husband and his parents , Dick and Mary Jane .
She recalled : ” I ’ ve had two nights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my daughters were born .
I don ’ t know why but sleep has been a weird thing for me .
“ I remember this night just being so content .
I was at your parents ' lake house , and I remember hearing all their voices upstairs .
“ I was by myself and going to sleep and I was like , 'Yeah , this is what safety and contentedness feels like before you ’ re going to sleep . '
I love your parents , and I really love you and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the complements thick , Drew marvelled at the fact her marriage to Tom had collapsed almost 20 years ago and declared : `` When you say it 's 20 years , sometimes it ’ s the blink of an eye and sometimes you ’ re like , Oh my God , we ’ ve lived so much in these last 20 years .
“ You ’ ve had a whole life and I ’ ve had a whole life and it ’ s just really nice to come together and check-in and talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the world of you .
I celebrate you and I always have and I always will . ''
Drew has been married two other times – first to Welsh-born Los Angeles bar owner Jeremy Thomas , in 1994 .
And her third marriage was to art consultant Will Kopelman between 2012 and 2016 , with whom she has daughters : Olive , seven , and Frankie , six .

Drew was reunited with ex-husband Tom Green on her show, The Drew Barrymore Show, on Friday. The pair dated in 1999, married in 2001 – but split just one year later.
Drew Barrymore emotionally declares love for ex-husband as they reunite on her talk show
Drew Barrymore and her ex-husband Tom Green endured an emotional reunion as they joined each other on the Hollywood star’s talk show.
The 45-year-old American actress and the 49-year-old Canadian comedian were married back in 2001 – but divorced the following year.
The pair had first started dated in 1999 and co-stared in the iconic 2000 action comedy film, Charlie’s Angels, alongside Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu.
On Friday, the couple reunited for the first time in 15 years – with Drew becoming emotional as she reminisced about her initial attraction to Tom, and her happiest memories of their marriage.
Image: The Drew Barrymore Show/Youtube) The Drew Barrymore Show/Youtube)
The actress gushed on her talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show: "I have always been attracted to visionaries, comedians and people who make me laugh. I was so attracted to our next guest I even married him!"
She went on to recall sleeping like a baby for one of only two times in her life while in the company of her then-husband and his parents, Dick and Mary Jane.
She recalled: ”I’ve had two nights of great sleep in my life before my daughters were born. I don’t know why but sleep has been a weird thing for me.
Image: The Drew Barrymore Show/Youtube) The Drew Barrymore Show/Youtube)
“I remember this night just being so content. I was at your parents' lake house, and I remember hearing all their voices upstairs.
“I was by myself and going to sleep and I was like, 'Yeah, this is what safety and contentedness feels like before you’re going to sleep.' I love your parents, and I really love you and I celebrate you."
Laying on the complements thick, Drew marvelled at the fact her marriage to Tom had collapsed almost 20 years ago and declared: "When you say it's 20 years, sometimes it’s the blink of an eye and sometimes you’re like, Oh my God, we’ve lived so much in these last 20 years.
“You’ve had a whole life and I’ve had a whole life and it’s just really nice to come together and check-in and talk about it.”
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
She added: ”I think the world of you. I celebrate you and I always have and I always will."
Drew has been married two other times – first to Welsh-born Los Angeles bar owner Jeremy Thomas, in 1994.
And her third marriage was to art consultant Will Kopelman between 2012 and 2016, with whom she has daughters: Olive, seven, and Frankie, six.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'remarkable' police officer shot dead in Croydon

Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a Metropolitan Police officer who was shot dead at a custody centre in south London .
Matiu Ratana , 54 , died after being shot at Croydon Custody Centre during the early hours of Friday .
The officer , also known as Matt , joined the police in 1991 and served in the force for almost 30 years .
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said he was a long-serving and `` much-loved '' officer .
She described him as `` big in stature , big in heart , friendly , capable , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleagues '' .
One friend said Sgt Ratana was looking forward to retirement and told the PA news agency : `` I think he earned his stripes , if you ask me . ''
The police officer leaves behind a partner and an adult son from a previous relationship .
Sgt Ratana , originally from Hawke 's Bay in New Zealand , came to London in 1989 , two years before joining the force .
Dame Cressida detailed his career in the Metropolitan Police , starting as the captain of his recruit training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the streets of the West End and Westminster .
He later worked with the Territorial Support Group across London and in Hillingdon .
A former colleague of Sgt Ratana 's , John Davies , said the officer was a `` proud Maori '' .
Mr Davies , 58 , worked with Sgt Ratana for the Metropolitan Police from 2002 to 2004 .
He told PA : `` He was a truly remarkable , strong and unique individual .
`` He would have left an impression on all those he came into contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be sorely missed . ''
Sgt Ratana was promoted to sergeant in 2010 , before moving to Croydon in 2015 .
Dame Cressida described the keen rugby player as a `` leader in his sport '' .
She continued : `` He was very well known locally and he will be remembered so fondly in Croydon and missed there , as well as in the Met and in the rugby world . ''
A police source said he had also been based in some of London ’ s toughest boroughs , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ London .
The source said : “ He was a great police officer , proactive and helpful and he did a huge amount for children ’ s charities .
This was a huge f*** up .
`` The bottom line is if you arrest someone you have to search them and you must handcuff them in a vehicle.
” Amanda Tessier , whose sister Sue has been in a relationship with Sgt Ratana for four years , said : “ He was a great big friendly bear of a man , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He as absolutely dedicated to being a police officer and had almost 30 years of service .
`` He knew the dangers of being a police officer in London and he had spoken about them , but for him it was all part of the job .
`` It was something he was trained in and used to . ''
Sgt Ratana was the head coach of East Grinstead Rugby Club .
The club 's chairman , Bob Marsh , and president , Andy Poole , said they were `` utterly devastated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was an inspiring and much-loved figure at the club and there are truly no words to describe how we are feeling . ''
The officer was also described as `` an inspiration '' by a friend who knew him from playing rugby together at the club .
The 27-year-old friend , who would only give his name as Paul , told PA : `` We all looked to him - on the field or off the rugby field ... losing that is big .
`` The man was a machine .
He went @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come to his shift work here in Croydon .
He would do that week in and week out .
`` He bought into the whole family atmosphere that we had at the club .
`` A few of my team-mates ( on hearing about his death ) are just not sure how to take it . ''
England Rugby tweeted : `` Our thoughts and those of the entire rugby family are with the family and friends of Sergeant Matt Ratana .
Head Coach at @ RugbyEGRFC who gave so much to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Care tweeted : `` This is awful .
All my thoughts and prayers with Matt 's family and friends . ''
Community police officer Jacqueline Kufuor told PA `` Sgt Ratana was a lovely guy '' and `` the nicest man I have ever met '' .
She said : `` He was a very lovely man .
He was such a nice man .
When he sees you , he would just stand and talk to you . ''
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said : `` My deepest condolences go to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police officer who was killed in Croydon last night .
`` We owe a huge debt to those who risk their own lives to keep us safe . ''
Home Secretary Priti Patel added : `` I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that a Metropolitan Police officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty .
`` This is a sad day for our country and another terrible reminder of how our police officers put themselves in danger each and every day to keep the rest of us safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched by the Met Police and investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) are probing how the gun got into the custody suite .
A 23-year-old man who was being detained is in a critical condition with gunshot wounds after seemingly turning the weapon on himself .
Police have not confirmed why the suspect was arrested , or how he had a loaded gun inside the custody centre .
A poignant minute ’ s silence was held at 4pm at the station on Friday .

Matiu Ratana, 54, died after being shot at Croydon Custody Centre in south London during the early hours of Friday. He was described as 'lovely' and 'an inspiration'
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a Metropolitan Police officer who was shot dead at a custody centre in south London.
Matiu Ratana, 54, died after being shot at Croydon Custody Centre during the early hours of Friday.
The officer, also known as Matt, joined the police in 1991 and served in the force for almost 30 years.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said he was a long-serving and "much-loved" officer.
She described him as "big in stature, big in heart, friendly, capable, a lovely man and highly respected by his colleagues".
One friend said Sgt Ratana was looking forward to retirement and told the PA news agency: "I think he earned his stripes, if you ask me."
Image: METROPOLITAN POLICE/AFP via Gett) METROPOLITAN POLICE/AFP via Gett)
The police officer leaves behind a partner and an adult son from a previous relationship.
Sgt Ratana, originally from Hawke's Bay in New Zealand, came to London in 1989, two years before joining the force.
Dame Cressida detailed his career in the Metropolitan Police, starting as the captain of his recruit training class before working as a constable on the streets of the West End and Westminster.
Image: PA) PA)
He later worked with the Territorial Support Group across London and in Hillingdon.
A former colleague of Sgt Ratana's, John Davies, said the officer was a "proud Maori".
Mr Davies, 58, worked with Sgt Ratana for the Metropolitan Police from 2002 to 2004.
He told PA: "He was a truly remarkable, strong and unique individual.
"He would have left an impression on all those he came into contact with. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed."
Sgt Ratana was promoted to sergeant in 2010, before moving to Croydon in 2015.
Image: PA) PA)
Dame Cressida described the keen rugby player as a "leader in his sport".
She continued: "He was very well known locally and he will be remembered so fondly in Croydon and missed there, as well as in the Met and in the rugby world."
A police source said he had also been based in some of London’s toughest boroughs, including Hackney and Newham, both in east London.
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The source said: “He was a great police officer, proactive and helpful and he did a huge amount for children’s charities. This was a huge f*** up.
"The bottom line is if you arrest someone you have to search them and you must handcuff them in a vehicle.”
Amanda Tessier, whose sister Sue has been in a relationship with Sgt Ratana for four years, said: “He was a great big friendly bear of a man, one of the loveliest men you could meet.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“He as absolutely dedicated to being a police officer and had almost 30 years of service.
"He knew the dangers of being a police officer in London and he had spoken about them, but for him it was all part of the job.
"It was something he was trained in and used to."
Sgt Ratana was the head coach of East Grinstead Rugby Club. The club's chairman, Bob Marsh, and president, Andy Poole, said they were "utterly devastated".
They said: "Matt was an inspiring and much-loved figure at the club and there are truly no words to describe how we are feeling."
The officer was also described as "an inspiration" by a friend who knew him from playing rugby together at the club.
The 27-year-old friend, who would only give his name as Paul, told PA: "We all looked to him - on the field or off the rugby field... losing that is big.
"The man was a machine. He went from training with us last night to come to his shift work here in Croydon. He would do that week in and week out.
"He bought into the whole family atmosphere that we had at the club.
"A few of my team-mates (on hearing about his death) are just not sure how to take it."
England Rugby tweeted: "Our thoughts and those of the entire rugby family are with the family and friends of Sergeant Matt Ratana. Head Coach at @RugbyEGRFC who gave so much to our sport."
England rugby player Danny Care tweeted: "This is awful. All my thoughts and prayers with Matt's family and friends."
Community police officer Jacqueline Kufuor told PA "Sgt Ratana was a lovely guy" and "the nicest man I have ever met".
She said: "He was a very lovely man. He was such a nice man. When he sees you, he would just stand and talk to you."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "My deepest condolences go to the family, friends and colleagues of the police officer who was killed in Croydon last night.
"We owe a huge debt to those who risk their own lives to keep us safe."
Home Secretary Priti Patel added: "I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that a Metropolitan Police officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty.
"This is a sad day for our country and another terrible reminder of how our police officers put themselves in danger each and every day to keep the rest of us safe."
A murder probe has been launched by the Met Police and investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) are probing how the gun got into the custody suite.
A 23-year-old man who was being detained is in a critical condition with gunshot wounds after seemingly turning the weapon on himself.
Police have not confirmed why the suspect was arrested, or how he had a loaded gun inside the custody centre.
A poignant minute’s silence was held at 4pm at the station on Friday.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Scream 5 plunged into crisis as crew test positive for Covid

Filming of Scream 5 has been thrown in to a nightmare of a very real nature after three crew members tested positive for coronavirus .
The fifth instalment of the horror franchise is currently filming in Wilmington , North Carolina , but production has hit a health related hiccup .
Deadline reports that three crew members tested positive for the covid-19 virus and they have now been sent in to quarantine and are awaiting testing .
The movie news site reported that filming has not been derailed , while health and safety measures are in place to limit the risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of crew – or to the main cast .
Deadline reported : “ What is enabling production to continue is the fact that the crew members weren ’ t in the primary pod which includes the actors , the director , assistant directors and [ Director of Photography ] .
“ If that was the case , production would need to be paused .
“ During the pandemic , productions are implementing a pod/zone approach by which the crew is separated into multiple groups , the primary one being the actors , director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interaction or none in between groups.
” The report went on to explain the measures that had been implemented due to the positive testing results .
Deadline stated : “ The three Scream crew members who tested positive for COVID-19 will immediately be quarantined and undergo more testing .
“ Contact tracing is also being practiced .
Despite rumors that production is shutting down , that ’ s not the case.
” Scream 5 will see original stars Neve Campbell , Courteney Cox and David Arquette reunited as Sidney Prescott , Gale Weathers-Riley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boys and Star Trek : Lower Decks star Jack Quaid , 13 Reasons Why star Dylan Minnette , and You actress Melissa Barrera have joined the cast of the slasher flick .
The project is being directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett , and has been written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick .
The first Scream movie was released way back in 1996 , was written by Dawson ’ s Creek creator Kevin Williamson , and directed by the late Wes Craven .

Three crew members on the film set of Scream 5 have been sent in to quarantine to protect other workers and cast after testing positive for the potentially deadly Covid-19 virus
Filming of Scream 5 has been thrown in to a nightmare of a very real nature after three crew members tested positive for coronavirus.
The fifth instalment of the horror franchise is currently filming in Wilmington, North Carolina, but production has hit a health related hiccup.
Deadline reports that three crew members tested positive for the covid-19 virus and they have now been sent in to quarantine and are awaiting testing.
The movie news site reported that filming has not been derailed, while health and safety measures are in place to limit the risk of the virus spreading to other members of crew – or to the main cast.
Deadline reported: “What is enabling production to continue is the fact that the crew members weren’t in the primary pod which includes the actors, the director, assistant directors and [Director of Photography].
“If that was the case, production would need to be paused.
“During the pandemic, productions are implementing a pod/zone approach by which the crew is separated into multiple groups, the primary one being the actors, director, DP, etc. with little interaction or none in between groups.”
Image: Unknown) Unknown)
The report went on to explain the measures that had been implemented due to the positive testing results.
Deadline stated: “The three Scream crew members who tested positive for COVID-19 will immediately be quarantined and undergo more testing.
“Contact tracing is also being practiced. Despite rumors that production is shutting down, that’s not the case.”
Scream 5 will see original stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette reunited as Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers-Riley, and Dewey Riley respectively.
Image: Miramax) Miramax)
The Boys and Star Trek: Lower Decks star Jack Quaid, 13 Reasons Why star Dylan Minnette, and You actress Melissa Barrera have joined the cast of the slasher flick.
The project is being directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, and has been written by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick.
The first Scream movie was released way back in 1996, was written by Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson, and directed by the late Wes Craven.


thedailymirror--2020-09-26--Lockdown 'may kill 75,000 people' in UK due to missing diagnoses and treatments

Nearly 75,000 people could die as a result of lockdown due to causes not related to Covid-19 , research suggested .
Figures presented to the Government ’ s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) revealed that 16,000 people died as a result of chaos in hospitals and care homes in March and April .
According to the research , 26,000 more people could die if they do not seek urgent medical support when they are not feeling well and if problems in social care continue .
The document also said 31,900 people could die over the next five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancelled operations and the health impacts of a recession , the Daily Mail reports .
According to the study , up to 400,000 people could have died of Covid-19 if nothing had been done to stop the transmission of the virus in March .
The figures were drawn up by civil servants at the Department of Health , the Office for National Statistics and the Home Office .
The document was presented to Sage during a meeting on July 15 .
It also added : `` We estimate there were approximately 10,000 non-Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March and April 2020 ... there could be an additional 16,000 non-Covid-19 excess deaths over 12 months in care home residents . ''
The research found about 12,500 people could die because of cancelled operations and 1,400 because of missed cancer diagnoses over the next five years .
But officials also said restrictions could have a beneficial effect on other areas of life - such as air quality and road accidents - reducing deaths by about 1,000 per year .
They also estimated that 4,000 lives could be saved thanks to healthier lifestyles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` While some people had understandable concerns about coming forward for care during the pandemic , the NHS stayed opened to care for all who needed it .
`` For every person with Covid that NHS hospitals treated during the first wave , clinicians were also treating two non-Covid inpatients as well as 200,000 receiving cancer treatment and GPs carrying out more than 102million consultations . ''
The coronavirus lockdown in the UK was first introduced on March 23 .
Since then , the Government kept the situation under control , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , due to a spike in coronavirus cases , many places in the UK are facing new local lockdown restrictions , while others are on the watch list - meaning they also risk new meaures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 .
Another study found that many people died from heart attacks and strokes during lockdown , resulting in 2,085 `` excess deaths '' .
Researcher Professor Chris Gale , a cardiologist at the University of Leeds , said : `` These are deaths that should not have happened .
`` We were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stay at home was taken literally .
People were not seeking care and many died as a result .
`` The indirect death toll may well end up surpassing the direct toll of Covid . ''
Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan , of the British Heart Foundation , added : `` We need to restore and maintain care for heart and circulatory disease patients as a priority . ''

New figures presented to the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies revealed that 16,000 people died as a result of chaos in hospitals and care homes in March and April
Lockdown 'may kill 75,000 people' in UK due to missing diagnoses and treatments
Nearly 75,000 people could die as a result of lockdown due to causes not related to Covid-19, research suggested.
Figures presented to the Government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) revealed that 16,000 people died as a result of chaos in hospitals and care homes in March and April.
According to the research, 26,000 more people could die if they do not seek urgent medical support when they are not feeling well and if problems in social care continue.
The document also said 31,900 people could die over the next five years due to missed cancer diagnoses, cancelled operations and the health impacts of a recession, the Daily Mail reports.
According to the study, up to 400,000 people could have died of Covid-19 if nothing had been done to stop the transmission of the virus in March.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The figures were drawn up by civil servants at the Department of Health, the Office for National Statistics and the Home Office.
The document was presented to Sage during a meeting on July 15.
It also added: "We estimate there were approximately 10,000 non-Covid-19 excess deaths of care home residents in March and April 2020... there could be an additional 16,000 non-Covid-19 excess deaths over 12 months in care home residents."
The research found about 12,500 people could die because of cancelled operations and 1,400 because of missed cancer diagnoses over the next five years.
Image: WalesOnline/Gayle Marsh) WalesOnline/Gayle Marsh)
But officials also said restrictions could have a beneficial effect on other areas of life - such as air quality and road accidents - reducing deaths by about 1,000 per year.
They also estimated that 4,000 lives could be saved thanks to healthier lifestyles adopted by people.
An NHS spokesman said: "While some people had understandable concerns about coming forward for care during the pandemic, the NHS stayed opened to care for all who needed it.
"For every person with Covid that NHS hospitals treated during the first wave, clinicians were also treating two non-Covid inpatients as well as 200,000 receiving cancer treatment and GPs carrying out more than 102million consultations."
Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live) Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The coronavirus lockdown in the UK was first introduced on March 23.
Since then, the Government kept the situation under control, gradually decreasing the restrictions.
But now, due to a spike in coronavirus cases, many places in the UK are facing new local lockdown restrictions, while others are on the watch list - meaning they also risk new meaures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Another study found that many people died from heart attacks and strokes during lockdown, resulting in 2,085 "excess deaths".
Researcher Professor Chris Gale, a cardiologist at the University of Leeds, said: "These are deaths that should not have happened.
"We were in full lockdown and the message to stay at home was taken literally. People were not seeking care and many died as a result.
"The indirect death toll may well end up surpassing the direct toll of Covid."
Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan, of the British Heart Foundation, added: "We need to restore and maintain care for heart and circulatory disease patients as a priority."


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Dancing On Ice 'gets tough over quarantine' ahead of pros meeting celeb stars

The next series of Dancing On Ice is now just two weeks away from launching – with an enforced quarantine for the pro skaters allegedly in place .
According to reports , the launch show of the upcoming 13th season of the winter sport reality show will be airing in two weeks time .
In the launch episode , the celebrity contestants get paired with their professional dancers , before being sent off for weeks of ice skating training ahead of the full series in January .
And it seems the professional skaters might have even more reason to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the upcoming series , as they will practically be the first person they will have seen for two weeks .
The Sun claims that pro skaters are being sent in to quarantine ahead of the series premiere .
The outlet claims : “ each have to go through an enforced 14-day quarantine , starting this week , ahead of meeting their partners.
” The report goes on to claim the pros will be given daily temperature checks before training and have regular check ups .
While costumes for the next series could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sequins and rhinestones , as the pros are being asked to wear masks on the ice .
A source told The Sun : “ ITV are taking no chances with this year ’ s show – each of the stars ’ and professional skaters ’ health is paramount.
” A string of celebs have already been signed up to the upcoming season – with presenter Denise van Outen , ex-Corrie star Faye Brooks , and Hear ’ Say babe Myleene Klass due to take to the ice .
Australian heartthrob Jason Donovan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ star turned radio host Sonny Jay are also set to star .
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will return as the hosts whilst Christopher Dean , Jayne Torvill , Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman will all return as judges .

The professional ice skaters have been sent in to 'an enforced 14-day quarantine', according to reports, ahead of the forthcoming thirteenth season of the ITV show
Dancing On Ice 'gets tough over quarantine' ahead of pros meeting celeb stars
The next series of Dancing On Ice is now just two weeks away from launching – with an enforced quarantine for the pro skaters allegedly in place.
According to reports, the launch show of the upcoming 13th season of the winter sport reality show will be airing in two weeks time.
In the launch episode, the celebrity contestants get paired with their professional dancers, before being sent off for weeks of ice skating training ahead of the full series in January.
And it seems the professional skaters might have even more reason to be excited to see their celebrity partners for the upcoming series, as they will practically be the first person they will have seen for two weeks.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Sun claims that pro skaters are being sent in to quarantine ahead of the series premiere.
The outlet claims: “each have to go through an enforced 14-day quarantine, starting this week, ahead of meeting their partners.”
The report goes on to claim the pros will be given daily temperature checks before training and have regular check ups.
Image: LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images)
While costumes for the next series could have even more material available to cover in sequins and rhinestones, as the pros are being asked to wear masks on the ice.
A source told The Sun: “ITV are taking no chances with this year’s show – each of the stars’ and professional skaters’ health is paramount.”
ITV have rubbished the claims, however.
A spokesperson for the show said: "Our celebs and pros will have two weeks of minimal close contact with others before they meet.
"They'll also be tested before they meet, and will continue to have regular tests throughout the show to make sure everyone remains safe."
Image: Matt Frost/ITV/Shutterstock) Matt Frost/ITV/Shutterstock)
A string of celebs have already been signed up to the upcoming season – with presenter Denise van Outen, ex-Corrie star Faye Brooks, and Hear’Say babe Myleene Klass due to take to the ice.
Australian heartthrob Jason Donovan, Emmerdale star Joe-Warren Plant, and X-Factor star turned radio host Sonny Jay are also set to star.
Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby will return as the hosts whilst Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Ashley Banjo and John Barrowman will all return as judges.


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Horrific CCTV shows shopkeeper being attacked 'for asking customer to wear mask'

A shopkeeper has been attacked for allegedly asking a customer to wear a face mask .
Police are now looking for the suspect and are appealing from more information after releasing the CCTV footage of the incident .
Officers said a man with a scarf pulled over his face entered a supermarket in Gateshead , Tyne and Wear , at about 1.45pm on Sunday , September 13 .
He was seen approaching a staff member , grabbing him by his shirt , then pulling him over the counter and punching him twice .
The suspect then left the Nisa shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on foot , Chronicle Live reports .
The victim was not badly injured , but suffered some cuts and bruising .
Northumbria Police said they do not think the attack was linked to a robbery , but it was possibly related to an earlier verbal dispute between the suspect and victim .
The shopkeeper - who does not wear a mask due to underlying health conditions - had reportedly asked the customer to wear a face mask , which led to the attack .
Police have released the CCTV footage of the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their investigation .
PC Martine Coxon , of Northumbria Police , said : “ We don ’ t believe this is an attempted robbery and believe it could be related to an earlier verbal altercation in the shop .
“ The victim was working behind the counter but not wearing a mask as he is exempt due to underlying health conditions .
“ Shortly before the assault he had asked a customer to put on a mask but the man challenged the staff member as he was not wearing a mask himself .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a result of the verbal altercation and a short time later the suspect has entered the shop and assaulted him .
“ There could be other motives for this attack , and we are keeping an open mind as to why the victim was targeted .
“ However , we are now asking for your help to trace the person responsible for what appears to be an unprovoked attack .
“ This type of violence is completely unacceptable and we are determined to identify them and put them before a criminal court.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his 20s or 30s , of slim build and wearing a grey and black tracksuit .
At the time of the attack , he was also wearing a white patterned scarf over his face .
Anyone who knows the man , or has information that may help police , is asked to contact 101 quoting log 530 13/09/20 .
You can also report online at the Northumbria Police website or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Katie Collings, Chiara Fiorillo)

A man with a scarf pulled over his face entered a supermarket in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, at about 1.45pm on Sunday, September 13. He attacked a staff member, punching him twice
Horrific CCTV shows shopkeeper being attacked 'for asking customer to wear face mask'
A shopkeeper has been attacked for allegedly asking a customer to wear a face mask.
Police are now looking for the suspect and are appealing from more information after releasing the CCTV footage of the incident.
Officers said a man with a scarf pulled over his face entered a supermarket in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, at about 1.45pm on Sunday, September 13.
He was seen approaching a staff member, grabbing him by his shirt, then pulling him over the counter and punching him twice.
The suspect then left the Nisa shop on Coatsworth Road and fled the area on foot, Chronicle Live reports.
The victim was not badly injured, but suffered some cuts and bruising.
Northumbria Police said they do not think the attack was linked to a robbery, but it was possibly related to an earlier verbal dispute between the suspect and victim.
The shopkeeper - who does not wear a mask due to underlying health conditions - had reportedly asked the customer to wear a face mask, which led to the attack.
Police have released the CCTV footage of the incident and are asking people to help with their investigation.
PC Martine Coxon, of Northumbria Police, said: “We don’t believe this is an attempted robbery and believe it could be related to an earlier verbal altercation in the shop.
“The victim was working behind the counter but not wearing a mask as he is exempt due to underlying health conditions.
“Shortly before the assault he had asked a customer to put on a mask but the man challenged the staff member as he was not wearing a mask himself.
“The man left the store as a result of the verbal altercation and a short time later the suspect has entered the shop and assaulted him.
“There could be other motives for this attack, and we are keeping an open mind as to why the victim was targeted.
“However, we are now asking for your help to trace the person responsible for what appears to be an unprovoked attack.
“This type of violence is completely unacceptable and we are determined to identify them and put them before a criminal court.”
The suspect is described as Asian, in his 20s or 30s, of slim build and wearing a grey and black tracksuit.
At the time of the attack, he was also wearing a white patterned scarf over his face.
Anyone who knows the man, or has information that may help police, is asked to contact 101 quoting log 530 13/09/20.
You can also report online at the Northumbria Police website or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Dax Shepard discusses relapse following 16 years of sobriety

Hollywood star Dax Shepard has opened up about relapsing for after sixteen years of sobriety after battling painkiller addiction .
The 45-year-old actor – who is married to actress Kristen Bell , 40 – opened up on the latest edition of his podcast , Armchair Expert .
In a candid conversation , Dax explained that he had used pain killers while visiting his ailing father eight years ago .
Dax revealed he took double his dose of Vicodin while visiting his father – having been prescribed the drug after undergoing surgeries related to several motorbike accidents .
Opening up on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his father : “ You know , we had so little in common and so much f**king friction .
“ But the No .
1 thing we had in common was we were both f–king addicts and we had never used anything together .
And we sat there stoned and looked at the lake .
And in that moment , I felt elation and I was just happy .
“ That was eight years ago .
I ’ ve now had this experience where I did that , I felt bad , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
It was like , I felt bad , I said I felt bad , and then I did just move on and it was fine.
” He went on to explain that he would struggle to balance taking medication to treat pain relating to his surgeries against his addiction .
He explained : “ I go ride a lot .
After I ride sometimes on the track , I feel I ’ m entitled to take two Vicodin at the end of the day because I am in pain .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” However the star says he found himself becoming “ shadier and shadier ” about his painkiller use about six months ago .
He said : “ For the last eight weeks maybe , I don ’ t know … I ’ m on them all day .
I ’ m allowed to be on them at some dosage because I have a prescription .
`` And then I ’ m also augmenting that .
And then all the prescriptions run out and I ’ m now just taking 30 mil Oxys that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can do [ it ] .
” Dax says he realised he had started lying about his use to his wife , Kristen , and his podcast co-star , Monica Padman .
He said : “ And I ’ m lying to other people and I know I have to quit .
But my tolerance is going up so quickly that I ’ m now in a situation where I ’ m taking , you know , eight 30s a day , and I know that ’ s an amount that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad withdrawal .
And I start getting really scared , and I ’ m starting to feel really lonely .
And I just have this enormous secret .
“ I now start getting pretty visibly detoxy and withdrawly .
And I lie and start saying I ’ m having an arthritis flare-up.
” Apologising to his wife and co-star , he continued : “ My fear was that if I have one day , I ’ m going to drink and I ’ m going to do coke .
“ I haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I haven ’ t snorted a line in 16 years .
And if I have one day , then I might as well f–king have what I really want and then start over .
And my fear of that is if I do that , it may take me three years to get that back in the cage and I may die .
”

The American actor opened up about relying too heavily on pain killers and fearing it could lead to a return to drink and cocaine which he left behind 16 years ago
Hollywood star Dax Shepard has opened up about relapsing for after sixteen years of sobriety after battling painkiller addiction.
The 45-year-old actor – who is married to actress Kristen Bell, 40 – opened up on the latest edition of his podcast, Armchair Expert.
In a candid conversation, Dax explained that he had used pain killers while visiting his ailing father eight years ago.
Dax revealed he took double his dose of Vicodin while visiting his father – having been prescribed the drug after undergoing surgeries related to several motorbike accidents.
Opening up on the podcast, Dax recalled meeting with his father: “You know, we had so little in common and so much f**king friction.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“But the No. 1 thing we had in common was we were both f–king addicts and we had never used anything together. And we sat there stoned and looked at the lake. And in that moment, I felt elation and I was just happy.
“That was eight years ago. I’ve now had this experience where I did that, I felt bad, but there wasn’t any fallout from it. It was like, I felt bad, I said I felt bad, and then I did just move on and it was fine.”
He went on to explain that he would struggle to balance taking medication to treat pain relating to his surgeries against his addiction.
Image: Getty Images for Moet & Chandon) Getty Images for Moet & Chandon)
He explained: “I go ride a lot. After I ride sometimes on the track, I feel I’m entitled to take two Vicodin at the end of the day because I am in pain. That again doesn’t feel that crazy.”
However the star says he found himself becoming “shadier and shadier” about his painkiller use about six months ago.
He said: “For the last eight weeks maybe, I don’t know … I’m on them all day. I’m allowed to be on them at some dosage because I have a prescription.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
"And then I’m also augmenting that. And then all the prescriptions run out and I’m now just taking 30 mil Oxys that I’ve bought whenever I decide I can do [it].”
Dax says he realised he had started lying about his use to his wife, Kristen, and his podcast co-star, Monica Padman.
He said: “And I’m lying to other people and I know I have to quit. But my tolerance is going up so quickly that I’m now in a situation where I’m taking, you know, eight 30s a day, and I know that’s an amount that’s going to result in a pretty bad withdrawal. And I start getting really scared, and I’m starting to feel really lonely. And I just have this enormous secret.
“I now start getting pretty visibly detoxy and withdrawly. And I lie and start saying I’m having an arthritis flare-up.”
Apologising to his wife and co-star, he continued: “My fear was that if I have one day, I’m going to drink and I’m going to do coke.
“I haven’t drank a beer in 16 years and I haven’t snorted a line in 16 years. And if I have one day, then I might as well f–king have what I really want and then start over. And my fear of that is if I do that, it may take me three years to get that back in the cage and I may die.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Man Utd vs Liverpool U23s play out eight-goal thriller with two sent off

Liverpool under-23s beat their Manchester United counterparts in an eight-goal thriller in which both sides played the last half-hour with 10 men .
There was a red card apiece in the 61st minute , with Liverpool leading 5-1 at the time after a composed performance which blew their hosts away .
Liverpool midfielder Leighton Clarke was sent off for the kind of challenge that would n't have been out of place in a senior clash between the two bitter rivals .
And United forward Shola Shoretire also saw red after he shoved Clarkson in reaction to the incident .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United , who fired two more goals for a final 5-3 scoreline that made the result look closer than it had been for much of the game .
Clarkson gave Liverpool an early lead after being set up by Jack Bearne , who would go on to score two goals himself .
Ben Woodburn doubled his side 's advantage with a shot that deflected off Di'Shon Bernard , before the Wales striker teed up Bearne for the first of his goals .
Anthony Elanga reduced the deficit for United , but Bearne scored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 5-1 to the visitors .
Then came the agricultural challenge from Clarkson which saw both sides on reduced manpower for the final half-hour .
Hannibal Mejbri and Charlie McCann scored late on as United achieved some respectability during the 10-versus-10 contest .
But it was too late to salvage a result as Treble-winning legend Dwight Yorke watched from the bench , having been working with Neil Wood 's U23 squad recently .
United were missing several players who starred for the U23s last term .
Teden Mengi is currently with Ole Gunnar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garner , Dylan Levitt , Tahith Chong , Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore are all out on loan .
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Ethan Galbraith , Ethan Laird , Reece Devine and D'mani Mellor are all injured , while Angel Gomes and Largie Ramizani have both left the club .
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The double dismissal was sparked by a challenge that wouldn't have been out of a place in a Premier League clash between the two great rivals, with Liverpool going on to win 5-3
Man Utd vs Liverpool under-23s descends into chaos as two sent off in eight-goal thriller
Liverpool under-23s beat their Manchester United counterparts in an eight-goal thriller in which both sides played the last half-hour with 10 men.
There was a red card apiece in the 61st minute, with Liverpool leading 5-1 at the time after a composed performance which blew their hosts away.
Liverpool midfielder Leighton Clarke was sent off for the kind of challenge that wouldn't have been out of place in a senior clash between the two bitter rivals.
And United forward Shola Shoretire also saw red after he shoved Clarkson in reaction to the incident.
There was time for a late fightback from United, who fired two more goals for a final 5-3 scoreline that made the result look closer than it had been for much of the game.
Clarkson gave Liverpool an early lead after being set up by Jack Bearne, who would go on to score two goals himself.
Ben Woodburn doubled his side's advantage with a shot that deflected off Di'Shon Bernard, before the Wales striker teed up Bearne for the first of his goals.
Anthony Elanga reduced the deficit for United, but Bearne scored again before Luis Longstaff netted to make it 5-1 to the visitors.
Then came the agricultural challenge from Clarkson which saw both sides on reduced manpower for the final half-hour.
Hannibal Mejbri and Charlie McCann scored late on as United achieved some respectability during the 10-versus-10 contest.
But it was too late to salvage a result as Treble-winning legend Dwight Yorke watched from the bench, having been working with Neil Wood's U23 squad recently.
United were missing several players who starred for the U23s last term.
Teden Mengi is currently with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first team, while James Garner, Dylan Levitt, Tahith Chong, Matej Kovar and Aliou Traore are all out on loan.
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Ethan Galbraith, Ethan Laird, Reece Devine and D'mani Mellor are all injured, while Angel Gomes and Largie Ramizani have both left the club.
Meanwhile, the comprehensive win for Barry Lewtas's Liverpool side showed that it's not just Jurgen Klopp's first team who are on top of their game at the moment, with plenty of talented youngsters hoping to be part of a bright future at Anfield.


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thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Little Mix earn £10million after splitting from X Factor mentor Simon Cowell

Little Mix are making more notes than ever since splitting from their old X Factor mentor Simon Cowell .
Perrie Edwards , 27 , Jesy Nelson , 29 , Leigh-Anne Pinnock , 28 , and Jade Thirlwall , 27 , proved there is life after the pop guru by earning £10million last year .
Latest accounts for music and merchandise firm Eternal Dance Media Limited show the girls made £6million – up £2million from the year before .
And the latest paperwork for Eternal Magic Touring Limited shows they paid themselves a dividend of £4.6million in 2019 .
Little Mix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My Ex and Love Me Like You , have new album Confetti out on November 6 .
And the group , formed on X Factor in 2011 , start BBC1 show Little Mix : The Search tonight .
The girls , who split from Cowell , 60 , in November 2018 , have now come full circle as they become mentors helping aspiring stars form a band .
As we reported yesterday they have told of the lessons they wish they had been given , about being kind , not getting ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
Referring to their experiences as wannabes , Jade said : “ The aftercare is essential – that ’ s the difference between wanting to get on the stage again .
“ Whether they get through or not , our team call them up for a while to see how they ’ re doing .
“ We ’ ll support everyone because we ’ ve been through a similar experience and probably could have benefited from a bit more support along the way.
” Little Mix : The Search starts tonight at @ @ @ @

Little Mix, whose hits include Shout Out To My Ex and Love Me Like You, won the X Factor in 2011 - but they are earning more now than they ever have
Little Mix are making more notes than ever since splitting from their old X Factor mentor Simon Cowell.
Perrie Edwards, 27, Jesy Nelson, 29, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 28, and Jade Thirlwall, 27, proved there is life after the pop guru by earning £10million last year.
Latest accounts for music and merchandise firm Eternal Dance Media Limited show the girls made £6million – up £2million from the year before.
And the latest paperwork for Eternal Magic Touring Limited shows they paid themselves a dividend of £4.6million in 2019.
Little Mix, whose hits include Shout Out To My Ex and Love Me Like You, have new album Confetti out on November 6.
Image: BBC/Modest TV/Zoe McConnell) BBC/Modest TV/Zoe McConnell) Image: ITV) ITV)
And the group, formed on X Factor in 2011, start BBC1 show Little Mix: The Search tonight.
The girls, who split from Cowell, 60, in November 2018, have now come full circle as they become mentors helping aspiring stars form a band.
As we reported yesterday they have told of the lessons they wish they had been given, about being kind, not getting ahead of yourself and not being “an arse”.
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Referring to their experiences as wannabes, Jade said: “The aftercare is essential – that’s the difference between wanting to get on the stage again.
“Whether they get through or not, our team call them up for a while to see how they’re doing.
“We’ll support everyone because we’ve been through a similar experience and probably could have benefited from a bit more support along the way.”
Little Mix: The Search starts tonight at 7pm on BBC1.


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Kym Marsh goes head-to-head with Lorraine to host rival BBC show Morning Live

Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones are to go head-to-head with ITV ’ s Lorraine Kelly as BBC1 tries to emulate the success of The One Show in the mornings .
Former Corrie star Kym and BBC regular Gethin will front Morning Live from next month , a daily show which aims to be “ a lively and entertaining mix of topical content and expert advice ” .
The 45-minute show will air from 9.15am , pitching it directly against Lorraine , which sits between Good Morning Britain which ends at 9am and This Morning , which starts at 10am .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ episodes , taking viewers up to Christmas , with a view to extending into 2021 .
In recent years BBC bosses have crammed the daytime slot directly after Breakfast full of factual offerings including Rip Off Britain .
But now they have decided to take on ITV on its home turf with a live studio show – and are hoping to do better than Channel 4 ’ s foray into the territory , which has seen Steph McGovern ’ s lunchtime programme struggled against the popular Loose Women .
Kym , 44 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explore other roles ” after 13 years playing Weatherfield ’ s Michelle Connor .
The former singer , who rose to fame on 2001 ’ s Popstars with the band Hear ’ Say , said : “ I ’ ve always enjoyed morning TV , it ’ s a great way to start the day .
I love nothing more than a good catch up , although this will be on a slightly different scale , more of a daily conversation with our viewers.
” Gethin , 42 , said he was thrilled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-hosted The One Show .
“ A presenting role on a morning show like this is a bit of a dream for me , ” the Welshman admitted .
“ What I ’ m most excited about is the opportunity to delve in to some of the biggest issues at the heart of our everyday lives.
” Morning Live , made by the team behind The One Show at BBC Studios , is the brainchild of BBC daytime boss Carla-Maria Lawson .
She explained : “ In what ’ s been a challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live is a response to what viewers have told us about the importance of our live offerings over lockdown , connecting with their real life concerns and offering trustworthy , expert advice as well as optimism and entertainment .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Former Coronation Street star Kym and BBC regular Gethin Jones will front Morning Live from next month
Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones are to go head-to-head with ITV’s Lorraine Kelly as BBC1 tries to emulate the success of The One Show in the mornings.
Former Corrie star Kym and BBC regular Gethin will front Morning Live from next month, a daily show which aims to be “a lively and entertaining mix of topical content and expert advice”.
The 45-minute show will air from 9.15am, pitching it directly against Lorraine, which sits between Good Morning Britain which ends at 9am and This Morning, which starts at 10am.
It is commissioned to run for 40 episodes, taking viewers up to Christmas, with a view to extending into 2021.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In recent years BBC bosses have crammed the daytime slot directly after Breakfast full of factual offerings including Rip Off Britain.
But now they have decided to take on ITV on its home turf with a live studio show – and are hoping to do better than Channel 4’s foray into the territory, which has seen Steph McGovern’s lunchtime programme struggled against the popular Loose Women.
Kym, 44, quit Coronation Street last year to “explore other roles” after 13 years playing Weatherfield’s Michelle Connor.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The former singer, who rose to fame on 2001’s Popstars with the band Hear’Say, said: “I’ve always enjoyed morning TV, it’s a great way to start the day. I love nothing more than a good catch up, although this will be on a slightly different scale, more of a daily conversation with our viewers.”
Gethin, 42, said he was thrilled to land the gig, having regularly co-hosted The One Show. “A presenting role on a morning show like this is a bit of a dream for me,” the Welshman admitted. “What I’m most excited about is the opportunity to delve in to some of the biggest issues at the heart of our everyday lives.”
Image: ITV) ITV)
Morning Live, made by the team behind The One Show at BBC Studios, is the brainchild of BBC daytime boss Carla-Maria Lawson.
She explained: “In what’s been a challenging year for all of us, Morning Live is a response to what viewers have told us about the importance of our live offerings over lockdown, connecting with their real life concerns and offering trustworthy, expert advice as well as optimism and entertainment.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-25--Town hall bosses blast Covid litter louts for dumping used PPE in the street

Coronavirus litter louts throwing face masks and plastic gloves in the street were blasted last night by town hall leaders .
Two in five councils said littering of personal protective equipment was a growing problem in their areas .
The sight of disposable blue face masks and plastic gloves discarded on pavements has become increasingly familiar since the pandemic struck the UK as people try to guard against the disease .
Now , the District Councils ’ Network has warned people to bin their used PPE to prevent the potential spread of disease .
The organisation 's spokesman for “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Humphreys , said : “ PPE waste is becoming a problem for many councils with more communities sadly seeing it become a normal part of litter left on the streets and in other public spaces .
“ Not only does this blight local areas , but it also risks spreading infection .
“ Face masks , gloves and other forms of PPE are designed to protect people from infection , but poor disposal risks doing the opposite .
“ We need to express our gratitude for the magnificent effort of council waste collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past few months , and for the vast majority of residents working hard to recycle waste and discard PPE responsibly .
“ Keeping waste collections going has been a powerful symbol of life continuing as normal and has reassured residents that their council has continued to carry out the day-to-day services for every household across every street in the country .
`` We would remind residents to be responsible and think carefully about how they manage and dispose of their waste , to help our waste collection crews.
” The survey of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dumped PPE was a problem in their area .
It comes as nearly nine in 10 councils reported a surge in recyclable waste since lockdown began in March , with some weeks being like Christmas collections .
Home working and a rise in online shopping are being blamed for the increase .

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Two in five councils said littering of face masks and gloves was blighting their areas - and warned of the risks of dumping used personal protective equipment
Town hall bosses blast Covid litter louts for dumping used PPE in the street
Coronavirus litter louts throwing face masks and plastic gloves in the street were blasted last night by town hall leaders.
Two in five councils said littering of personal protective equipment was a growing problem in their areas.
The sight of disposable blue face masks and plastic gloves discarded on pavements has become increasingly familiar since the pandemic struck the UK as people try to guard against the disease.
Now, the District Councils’ Network has warned people to bin their used PPE to prevent the potential spread of disease.
The organisation's spokesman for “enhancing quality of life”, Dan Humphreys, said: “PPE waste is becoming a problem for many councils with more communities sadly seeing it become a normal part of litter left on the streets and in other public spaces.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“Not only does this blight local areas, but it also risks spreading infection.
“Face masks, gloves and other forms of PPE are designed to protect people from infection, but poor disposal risks doing the opposite.
“We need to express our gratitude for the magnificent effort of council waste collection teams during the hugely challenging times of the past few months, and for the vast majority of residents working hard to recycle waste and discard PPE responsibly.
“Keeping waste collections going has been a powerful symbol of life continuing as normal and has reassured residents that their council has continued to carry out the day-to-day services for every household across every street in the country.
"We would remind residents to be responsible and think carefully about how they manage and dispose of their waste, to help our waste collection crews.”
The survey of 70 district councils found 40% said dumped PPE was a problem in their area.
It comes as nearly nine in 10 councils reported a surge in recyclable waste since lockdown began in March, with some weeks being like Christmas collections.
Home working and a rise in online shopping are being blamed for the increase.