thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Liverpool transfer round-up: Sarr agreement reached as Wijnaldum snubs new deal

Jurgen Klopp ’ s Liverpool took the transfer market by storm last week .
The narrative for much of this summer was that Liverpool were set for a quiet window , ensuring consolidation within the current squad more than anything else .
However , the signings of Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota saw the Reds considerably strengthen their options in key areas of the pitch .
Thiago will add top-class attributes to the midfield and Jota ’ s long-term development makes him a perfect back-up to the front three .
While those signings have pleased Liverpool supporters , a number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not be done just yet .
Liverpool have been linked with moves for top players around Europe and here is the latest transfer news from Anfield .
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal with Watford for highly-rated forward Ismaila Sarr .
That is according to France Football who state the 22-year-old ’ s agent is discussing personal terms with the Reds after the clubs agreed a £32million transfer fee .
Sarr impressed in the Premier League last term despite being relegated with Watford and it is understood several clubs have registered their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Anfield would see Sarr combine with his Senegal teammate Sadio Mane .
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Liverpool got their title defence off to a shaky start as they edged out a seven-goal thriller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Reds have completed the signing of Thiago Alcantara and Wolves ' Diogo Jota is arriving too .
Youngster Ki-Jana Hoever is set to head to Wolves in a £10million deal , while Gini Wijnaldum continues to be linked with Barcelona .
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Georginio Wijnaldum has rejected a fresh contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club next summer for nothing .
According to Football Insider , the Dutch midfielder will remain at Anfield this season despite turning down a new long-term deal with the Reds .
The report adds Wijnaldum has rejected at least one offer from Liverpool ’ s hierarchy after months of negotiations with his representatives .
Wijnaldum ’ s Liverpool future has been put into major doubt due to Thiago Alcantara ’ s arrival from Bayern Munich and detailed interest from Barcelona .
Reports in France , cited here , claim Klopp remains keen on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fulfill his potential at the Camp Nou since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in 2018 .
The report claims Liverpool have a willingness to take Dembele on loan rather than looking to sign him on a permanent deal .
While Sarr looks set to arrive from Watford , the arrival of Dembele would provide Klopp with a whole host of attacking options .

DIOGO JOTA THRILLED TO JOIN UP WITH "BIGGEST TEAM IN THE COUNTRY" LIVERPOOL
DIOGO JOTA THRILLED TO JOIN UP WITH "BIGGEST TEAM IN THE COUNTRY" LIVERPOOL
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen on further bolstering his squad, despite having already made three signings so far this summer
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool took the transfer market by storm last week.
The narrative for much of this summer was that Liverpool were set for a quiet window, ensuring consolidation within the current squad more than anything else.
However, the signings of Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota saw the Reds considerably strengthen their options in key areas of the pitch.
Thiago will add top-class attributes to the midfield and Jota’s long-term development makes him a perfect back-up to the front three.
While those signings have pleased Liverpool supporters, a number of other transfer rumours mean the Reds may not be done just yet.
Liverpool have been linked with moves for top players around Europe and here is the latest transfer news from Anfield.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Liverpool agree deal to sign Sarr
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal with Watford for highly-rated forward Ismaila Sarr.
That is according to France Football who state the 22-year-old’s agent is discussing personal terms with the Reds after the clubs agreed a £32million transfer fee.
Sarr impressed in the Premier League last term despite being relegated with Watford and it is understood several clubs have registered their interest in the forward. A move to Anfield would see Sarr combine with his Senegal teammate Sadio Mane.
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Wijnaldum rejects contract offer
Georginio Wijnaldum has rejected a fresh contract offer from Liverpool and could leave the club next summer for nothing.
According to Football Insider, the Dutch midfielder will remain at Anfield this season despite turning down a new long-term deal with the Reds.
The report adds Wijnaldum has rejected at least one offer from Liverpool’s hierarchy after months of negotiations with his representatives.
Wijnaldum’s Liverpool future has been put into major doubt due to Thiago Alcantara’s arrival from Bayern Munich and detailed interest from Barcelona.
Klopp interested in Dembele loan
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
Liverpool are interested in Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele.
Reports in France, cited here, claim Klopp remains keen on the France international who has failed to fulfill his potential at the Camp Nou since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in 2018.
The report claims Liverpool have a willingness to take Dembele on loan rather than looking to sign him on a permanent deal.
While Sarr looks set to arrive from Watford, the arrival of Dembele would provide Klopp with a whole host of attacking options.


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Amish brothers accused of sexually molesting 13-year-old relative spared jail

Two Amish brothers convicted of sexually molesting their 13-year-old relative have been spared prison over concerns other inmates will hurt them .
The siblings , who belonged to the strict traditionalist Christian sect which shuns technology in Missouri , United States , have avoided jail over fears they will be targeted behind bars .
The decision to give Aaron C.M .
Schwartz , 22 , and Petie C.M.Schwartz , 18 , ten year suspended prison sentences each as part of a plea agreement has reportedly sparked anger locally .
The pair and their two younger brothers - who were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexually molested their female relative , reports Metro .
A prosecutor in the case told local media the brothers would have been `` eaten alive '' in the prison system .
The victim became pregnant following the assaults , and it was unclear which of the brothers is the father of her child .
The abuse came to light when the girl saw a doctor about her pregnancy .
The doctor reported it to police and the girl told officers in an interview she had been abused by all four of the brothers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the girl has since reportedly given birth in recent weeks .
According to US media both brothers pleaded guilty to two felony counts of third-degree child molestation with a child under age 14 , and each received suspended prison sentences totalling 15 years .
Both men have been put on Missouri ’ s sex offenders ’ register for life , and will be sent to jail if they do not complete the state ’ s sex offender treatment program within the next 12 months , reports said .
The pair must also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pay $ 250 ( £200 ) to a law enforcement fund and each write an apology letter to the local Amish community they belong to in Seymour .
According to a report in a local newspaper , Webster County Prosecutor Ben Berkstresser said he was aware that the sentences would cause outrage in the local community .
He said two other brothers , both children , also engaged in sexual acts with the girl and there was `` no question '' it had occurred , reports the Springfield News Leader .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( the under-aged female relative ) , '' Mr Berkstresser reportedly told the Webster County Citizen .
Referring to the suspended prison sentence , Mr Berkstresser reportedly said : `` These two young men would ’ ve been eaten alive in the state prison system . ''
`` Previously , I ’ ve been very harsh on the Amish when they ’ ve been charged with crimes of this nature… In this instance , these two boys are very immature relative to their respective ages .
Maturity wise , they are much younger @ @ @ @ @

Brothers Aaron C.M. Schwartz, 22, and Petie C.M.Schwartz, 18, from Seymour in the US state of Missouri, would have been "eaten alive" by the prison system, a prosecutor says
Two Amish brothers convicted of sexually molesting their 13-year-old relative have been spared prison over concerns other inmates will hurt them.
The siblings, who belonged to the strict traditionalist Christian sect which shuns technology in Missouri, United States, have avoided jail over fears they will be targeted behind bars.
The decision to give Aaron C.M. Schwartz, 22, and Petie C.M.Schwartz, 18, ten year suspended prison sentences each as part of a plea agreement has reportedly sparked anger locally.
The pair and their two younger brothers - who were not charged due to their age - repeatedly sexually molested their female relative, reports Metro.
Image: Missouri Sex Offender Registry) Missouri Sex Offender Registry)
A prosecutor in the case told local media the brothers would have been "eaten alive" in the prison system.
The victim became pregnant following the assaults, and it was unclear which of the brothers is the father of her child.
The abuse came to light when the girl saw a doctor about her pregnancy.
The doctor reported it to police and the girl told officers in an interview she had been abused by all four of the brothers.
Charges were filed in June, and the girl has since reportedly given birth in recent weeks.
According to US media both brothers pleaded guilty to two felony counts of third-degree child molestation with a child under age 14, and each received suspended prison sentences totalling 15 years.
Both men have been put on Missouri’s sex offenders’ register for life, and will be sent to jail if they do not complete the state’s sex offender treatment program within the next 12 months, reports said.
The pair must also reportedly complete 100 hours of community service and pay $250 (£200) to a law enforcement fund and each write an apology letter to the local Amish community they belong to in Seymour.
According to a report in a local newspaper, Webster County Prosecutor Ben Berkstresser said he was aware that the sentences would cause outrage in the local community.
He said two other brothers, both children, also engaged in sexual acts with the girl and there was "no question" it had occurred, reports the Springfield News Leader.
“All of them had sexual relations with (the under-aged female relative)," Mr Berkstresser reportedly told the Webster County Citizen.
Referring to the suspended prison sentence, Mr Berkstresser reportedly said: "These two young men would’ve been eaten alive in the state prison system."
"Previously, I’ve been very harsh on the Amish when they’ve been charged with crimes of this nature… In this instance, these two boys are very immature relative to their respective ages. Maturity wise, they are much younger than their age."


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Sex after a heart attack can help improve your chances of survival

Scientists believe that as well as the exercise benefit , it makes patients feel virile again – leading them to follow a more healthy lifestyle .
Previous evidence had raised fears the excitement could trigger a repeat heart attack .
But a 22-year follow-up found maintaining or increasing levels of sex in the six months afterwards was linked with a 35 % lower risk of death from it .
Study author Prof Yariv Gerber , of Israel ’ s Tel Aviv University , said : “ Sexuality and sexual activity are markers of wellbeing .
“ Resumption of sexual activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-perception as a healthy , functioning , energetic person and may lead to a healthier lifestyle generally.
” Sex increases both the heart rate and blood pressure – and the sudden vigorous physical exertion can sometimes lead to a heart attack .
But the regular physical activity cuts the long-term risk of heart-related incidents , scientists said .
They looked at 495 heart attack patients from 1992 and 1993 , aged 65 or under .
They found 47 % had less sex or none at all after their heart attack , while 53 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the 22 years after first being hospitalised , 43 % of the patients died – but more in the first group than the second .
Prof Gerber said : “ Improved fitness and a mental ability to ‘ bounce back ’ from the shock may be an explanation .
“ On the other hand , patients who perceive their health as poor might be less likely to start having sex again ”

Previous evidence had raised fears that the excitement from having sex could trigger a repeat heart attack but new research claims it can boost survival chances
Sex after a heart attack can help improve your chances of survival
Sex after a heart attack can boost survival chances, research shows.
Scientists believe that as well as the exercise benefit, it makes patients feel virile again – leading them to follow a more healthy lifestyle.
Previous evidence had raised fears the excitement could trigger a repeat heart attack.
But a 22-year follow-up found maintaining or increasing levels of sex in the six months afterwards was linked with a 35% lower risk of death from it.
Study author Prof Yariv Gerber, of Israel’s Tel Aviv University, said: “Sexuality and sexual activity are markers of wellbeing.
Image: Getty Images/Vetta) Getty Images/Vetta)
“Resumption of sexual activity may be part of one’s self-perception as a healthy, functioning, energetic person and may lead to a healthier lifestyle generally.”
Sex increases both the heart rate and blood pressure – and the sudden vigorous physical exertion can sometimes lead to a heart attack.
But the regular physical activity cuts the long-term risk of heart-related incidents, scientists said.
They looked at 495 heart attack patients from 1992 and 1993, aged 65 or under.
They found 47% had less sex or none at all after their heart attack, while 53% continued as before or had more.
In the 22 years after first being hospitalised, 43% of the patients died – but more in the first group than the second.
Prof Gerber said: “Improved fitness and a mental ability to ‘bounce back’ from the shock may be an explanation.
“On the other hand, patients who perceive their health as poor might be less likely to start having sex again”


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Peter Andre gets Princess to turn off Instagram comments in bid to protect her

Peter Andre has put a fatherly foot down in a desperate attempt to protect his daughter from online abuse .
The Mysterious Girl singer , who shares 13-year-old Princess with ex-wife Katie Price , did n't want his daughter to have a public Instagram account in the first place , but has made some headway in protecting his little girl .
The 47-year-old doting dad has revealed he ’ s `` so happy '' Princess has `` stopped the trolls in their tracks '' by deciding to turn the comments off on her social media .
Singer Peter told New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bista [ Princess ] to turn off her comments on Instagram , which I 'm so happy she 's done .
Let 's stop trolls in their tracks . ''
He opened up to explain his own struggles with online trolling and how it has `` really affected [ him ] mentally '' . ''
I 've had my fair share of horrible times when trolls said the most vicious things , which really affected me mentally , ” he explained .
“ Admittedly at the time I did n't know about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I realised that if I saw anything remotely negative , I 'd block it straight away before reading the whole sentence . ''
The dad-of-four previously opened up about why he was so worried about his kids joining social media .
Peter explained on his reality show Life with the Andres earlier this month : `` With regards to music and stuff they say they really want to do it but when I say , 'Okay let 's go and record ' they get shy .
`` And I say to them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , do it ' .
`` Unfortunately , and this is where I get scared with social media is because they 're constantly , 'Well what 's this person going to say ? '
or 'What 's that person going to say ? '
`` This is where my concern was with Bista having a public Instagram account , which I did n't want her to have . ''
Pete ’ s intervention with Princess comes after it was revealed his wife Emily MacDonagh lives in fear of vicious trolls attacking her children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let their kids enter the showbiz spotlight because of what vile social media users have said in the past .
Millie , six , and Theo , three , are very rarely seen on TV or online - and with good reason .
Bitter experiences of what Pete 's other children have gone through means a black-out is best all round .
Peter agrees with the idea and told The Sun : “ I respect Emily ’ s decision to keep the kids out of the limelight .
“ I also think that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to let go of the reins as they are different to our generation.
” Emily responded : “ You didn ’ t make that decision at that time , Pete , but now we have the benefit of hindsight as well to see how it has been for Junior and Princess .
“ I ’ ve seen comments where people are horrible about a baby ’ s looks and celebrity kids .
`` 'She ’ s unlucky she looks like her dad ' and so on .
It ’ s absolutely disgusting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her face can ’ t be shown on TV but I 100 per cent don ’ t think it ’ s the right thing to do .
I 'm sticking to that . ''

Princess and Junior left cringing as dad Peter Andre takes them onto set with photos of himself
Princess and Junior left cringing as dad Peter Andre takes them onto set with photos of himself
The doting dad has revealed he’s ''so happy'' Princess has ''stopped the trolls in their tracks'' by deciding to turn the comments off on her social media
Peter Andre gets Princess to turn off Instagram comments to protect her from trolls
Peter Andre has put a fatherly foot down in a desperate attempt to protect his daughter from online abuse.
The Mysterious Girl singer, who shares 13-year-old Princess with ex-wife Katie Price, didn't want his daughter to have a public Instagram account in the first place, but has made some headway in protecting his little girl.
The 47-year-old doting dad has revealed he’s ''so happy'' Princess has ''stopped the trolls in their tracks'' by deciding to turn the comments off on her social media.
Singer Peter told New! magazine: ''I've encouraged Bista [Princess] to turn off her comments on Instagram, which I'm so happy she's done. Let's stop trolls in their tracks.''
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He opened up to explain his own struggles with online trolling and how it has ''really affected [him] mentally''.
''I've had my fair share of horrible times when trolls said the most vicious things, which really affected me mentally,” he explained.
“Admittedly at the time I didn't know about the wonderful block button.
“Over time I realised that if I saw anything remotely negative, I'd block it straight away before reading the whole sentence.''
The dad-of-four previously opened up about why he was so worried about his kids joining social media.
Peter explained on his reality show Life with the Andres earlier this month: "With regards to music and stuff they say they really want to do it but when I say, 'Okay let's go and record' they get shy.
Image: peterandre/Instagram) peterandre/Instagram)
"And I say to them, 'No pressure, when you're ready, do it'.
"Unfortunately, and this is where I get scared with social media is because they're constantly, 'Well what's this person going to say?' or 'What's that person going to say?'
"This is where my concern was with Bista having a public Instagram account, which I didn't want her to have."
Pete’s intervention with Princess comes after it was revealed his wife Emily MacDonagh lives in fear of vicious trolls attacking her children over their looks.
She refuses to let their kids enter the showbiz spotlight because of what vile social media users have said in the past.
Image: Peter Andre/Instagram) Peter Andre/Instagram)
Millie, six, and Theo, three, are very rarely seen on TV or online - and with good reason.
Bitter experiences of what Pete's other children have gone through means a black-out is best all round.
Peter agrees with the idea and told The Sun: “I respect Emily’s decision to keep the kids out of the limelight.
“I also think that with kids these days, I have to let go of the reins as they are different to our generation.”
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Emily responded: “You didn’t make that decision at that time, Pete, but now we have the benefit of hindsight as well to see how it has been for Junior and Princess.
“I’ve seen comments where people are horrible about a baby’s looks and celebrity kids.
"'She’s unlucky she looks like her dad' and so on. It’s absolutely disgusting.
"Millie has already asked me why her face can’t be shown on TV but I 100 per cent don’t think it’s the right thing to do. I'm sticking to that."


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Drive-thrus can remain open past 10pm and restaurants will still deliver

Drive-thru fast-food outlets can remain open after 10pm , the Government has confirmed , as a new wave of tough coronavirus restrictions takes hold .
While pubs will be forced to close by 10pm , formal guidance issued by the Government shows delivery services will be allowed to continue past 10pm .
Meanwhile , it states individual punters can not be fined for propping up the bar or refusing to leave at 10pm - but the pub itself could be fined up to £10,000 .
Takeaway restaurants must shut by 10pm but will be allowed to deliver .
The guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food for consumption off the premises , can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service or drive-thru . ''
What is your view ?
Have your say in the comments below Mirror Online understands that there will be no individual fines for punters who stand at the bar at pubs or restaurants , with the venues themselves being responsible for making sure customers are at a table when eating or drinking .
People will not be allowed to buy a drink - or food - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are not sat at a table .
Food and drink must be ordered and served at a table , whether that is inside the venue or on outdoor seating .
Licensed hospitality venues must provide a table service , meaning that food and drink must be ordered and served at a table – that applies inside and outside .
The Government has sought to make it easier for licensed venues to add additional outside seating , through the fast-track ‘ pavement licence ’ process in the Business and Planning Act 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ address to the nation in our live blog Pubs , bars and restaurants will be fined or face closure for breaches of the new guidance .
Fines will start at £1,000 and rise to £10,000 for repeat offences , with local authorities being given the power to shut down those that do not comply .
It is unclear how this guidance affects hotels , but more specific guidance for specific sectors is set to be released ahead of the rules coming into force .
Pubs , bars and restaurants will be required to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refuse to provide NHS Test and Trace data .
Customers in hospitality settings must wear face coverings , apart from when they are eating or drinking , from September 24 .
Businesses selling food or drink - including , cafes , bars , pubs and restaurants - social clubs , casinos , bowling alleys , amusement arcades - and other indoor leisure centres or facilities - funfairs , theme parks , and adventure parks and activities , and bingo halls will be required to closed between 10pm and 5am from September 24 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ theatres and concert halls which have started shows before 10pm , however they will not be allowed to serve food or drink to customers after 10pm .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Dan Bloom, Joseph Wilkes)

Formal guidance issued by the Government as tough new restrictions are brought in provides some relief for fast-food fans - but heaps pressure on pubs and bars who could be fined if punters refuse to leave
Drive-thrus can remain open past 10pm and takeaway restaurants will still deliver
Drive-thru fast-food outlets can remain open after 10pm, the Government has confirmed, as a new wave of tough coronavirus restrictions takes hold.
While pubs will be forced to close by 10pm, formal guidance issued by the Government shows delivery services will be allowed to continue past 10pm.
Meanwhile, it states individual punters cannot be fined for propping up the bar or refusing to leave at 10pm - but the pub itself could be fined up to £10,000.
Takeaway restaurants must shut by 10pm but will be allowed to deliver.
The guidance states: "Businesses and venues selling food for consumption off the premises, can continue to do so after 10pm as long as this is through delivery service or drive-thru."
What is your view? Have your say in the comments below
Image: Birmingham Mail) Birmingham Mail)
Mirror Online understands that there will be no individual fines for punters who stand at the bar at pubs or restaurants, with the venues themselves being responsible for making sure customers are at a table when eating or drinking.
People will not be allowed to buy a drink - or food - and consume it outside a venue, if they are not sat at a table. Food and drink must be ordered and served at a table, whether that is inside the venue or on outdoor seating.
Licensed hospitality venues must provide a table service, meaning that food and drink must be ordered and served at a table – that applies inside and outside.
The Government has sought to make it easier for licensed venues to add additional outside seating, through the fast-track ‘pavement licence’ process in the Business and Planning Act 2020.
Follow all the updates from tonight's address to the nation in our live blog
Image: PA) PA)
Pubs, bars and restaurants will be fined or face closure for breaches of the new guidance. Fines will start at £1,000 and rise to £10,000 for repeat offences, with local authorities being given the power to shut down those that do not comply.
It is unclear how this guidance affects hotels, but more specific guidance for specific sectors is set to be released ahead of the rules coming into force.
Pubs, bars and restaurants will be required to refuse entry or service to customers who refuse to provide NHS Test and Trace data.
Customers in hospitality settings must wear face coverings, apart from when they are eating or drinking, from September 24.
Businesses selling food or drink - including, cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants - social clubs, casinos, bowling alleys, amusement arcades - and other indoor leisure centres or facilities - funfairs, theme parks, and adventure parks and activities, and bingo halls will be required to closed between 10pm and 5am from September 24.
Some exemptions apply, including cinemas, theatres and concert halls which have started shows before 10pm, however they will not be allowed to serve food or drink to customers after 10pm.


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--RFU seek government bailout amid fears fan-free future will lead to £138m losses

English rugby turned to the government for a cash bailout after being forced back behind closed doors last night .
Hours before 1,000 fans were due to watch Bath 's stunning come-from-behind win over Gloucester in the next step towards crowds returning to the sport , the plug was pulled by Boris Johnson .
With spectators now set to be shut out for SIX months , Premiership chief Darren Childs spoke of `` irreparable damage '' and Rugby Football Union boss Bill Sweeney admitted there would be “ severe consequences ” across all levels of the sport .
Sweeney said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will see a £122m reduction in revenue resulting in a loss of £46m .
“ And with no fans for the Guinness Six Nations we will see a £138m reduction in revenue with a loss of £60m.
” Premiership and Championship clubs , he added , faced “ significant financial hardship ” and community clubs , set to lose £86m in revenue this season , were now “ under threat ” .
These are horrific numbers and Sweeney made no attempt to sugar coat the magnitude of the crisis .
“ From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an autumn without crowds would leave us with little choice but to approach government for financial help , ” he said .
“ Unfortunately , we are now in that position .
“ Without support we are in danger of clubs at the heart of communities across England , as well as players and volunteers , disappearing forever.
” At an empty Rec it was Bath ’ s play-off hopes that were in danger of being killed off when former club favourite Matt Banahan put Gloucester 20-3 ahead on the hour .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , initiated by Jake Polledri , to add to Chris Harris ’ equally smart first half opener .
But Bath refused to give up on their season and , in front of Lions coach Warren Gatland and England counterpart Eddie Jones , produced an astonishing recovery to claim maximum points .
Tom Dunn did his hopes of a Test call-up no harm by sparking the revival with two quick fire tries , before Lewis Boyce came off the bench to add a third .
With two minutes left scrum-half Ben Spencer raced away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bath second behind Exeter with one game to play , at Saracens on Sunday week .
It was just a crying shame there were no fans to celebrate it .
“ This was like the Golden Ticket , ” said Bath chief executive Tarquin McDonald .
“ We are gutted for those supporters .
”

English rugby turned to the government for a cash bailout after being forced back behind closed doors last night.
Hours before 1,000 fans were due to watch Bath's stunning come-from-behind win over Gloucester in the next step towards crowds returning to the sport, the plug was pulled by Boris Johnson.
With spectators now set to be shut out for SIX months, Premiership chief Darren Childs spoke of "irreparable damage" and Rugby Football Union boss Bill Sweeney admitted there would be “severe consequences” across all levels of the sport.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Sweeney said: “With no fans this autumn we will see a £122m reduction in revenue resulting in a loss of £46m.
“And with no fans for the Guinness Six Nations we will see a £138m reduction in revenue with a loss of £60m.”
Premiership and Championship clubs, he added, faced “significant financial hardship” and community clubs, set to lose £86m in revenue this season, were now “under threat”.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
These are horrific numbers and Sweeney made no attempt to sugar coat the magnitude of the crisis.
“From the outset we have been clear that an autumn without crowds would leave us with little choice but to approach government for financial help,” he said. “Unfortunately, we are now in that position.
“Without support we are in danger of clubs at the heart of communities across England, as well as players and volunteers, disappearing forever.”
Image: Simon West/Action Plus/REX/Shutterstock) Simon West/Action Plus/REX/Shutterstock)
At an empty Rec it was Bath’s play-off hopes that were in danger of being killed off when former club favourite Matt Banahan put Gloucester 20-3 ahead on the hour.
The big full-back rounded off a dazzling move, initiated by Jake Polledri, to add to Chris Harris’ equally smart first half opener.
But Bath refused to give up on their season and, in front of Lions coach Warren Gatland and England counterpart Eddie Jones, produced an astonishing recovery to claim maximum points.
Tom Dunn did his hopes of a Test call-up no harm by sparking the revival with two quick fire tries, before Lewis Boyce came off the bench to add a third.
With two minutes left scrum-half Ben Spencer raced away to bag the bonus point and send Bath second behind Exeter with one game to play, at Saracens on Sunday week.
It was just a crying shame there were no fans to celebrate it.
“This was like the Golden Ticket,” said Bath chief executive Tarquin McDonald. “We are gutted for those supporters.”
BATH - Tries: Dunn 2, Boyce, Spencer. Cons: Priestland 4. Pen: Priestland.
GLOUCESTER - Tries: Harris, Banahan. Cons: Twelvetrees 2. Pens: Twelvetrees 2.


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thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Frank Field calls for radical shake up of health and welfare funding

Former Welfare Minister Frank Field has called for a radical shake-up of NHS funding , social care and welfare benefits , to let the public 'own the system . '
Lord Field , now a peer representing his Birkenhead Social Justice Party , proposes replacing the current National Insurance system with a new `` Social Security Mutual '' - which would be owned by contributors , not the Treasury .
In their research , Lord Field and Andrew Forsey , boss of hunger charity Feeding Britain - revisited the Beveridge Report - the founding document of Britain ’ s post-war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same aims could be met in the 21st century .
The authors say cutting National Insurance and welfare free of Whitehall , and funding the system directly from workers ’ contributions is the only way to “ combine the self-interest of individuals with the interests of the country as a whole and , in particular , those of the poor.
” The proposed system would be overseen by an elected board to `` protect contributions from Treasury raids . ''
Lord Field said : `` Today , sadly , the provision of benefits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s prior contribution to society , but instead punishes those who have saved or want to work .
“ That ’ s why rebuilding welfare around the principles of universality and actuarial soundness is the way to create an effective system in which the public can have confidence . ''
Co-author Andrew Forsey said the Government ’ s increasing reliance on means testing - excluding people from benefits because they had savings or assets - had “ corroded ” the ability of the welfare system to meet need in a way that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Such a trend , along with the failings in the labour , housing and social care markets , has left millions of households leading a precarious existence , with basic needs unmet or sacrificed .
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The former Labour welfare reform minister says National Insurance should be mutualised and owned by contributors
Former Welfare Minister Frank Field has called for a radical shake-up of NHS funding, social care and welfare benefits, to let the public 'own the system.'
Lord Field, now a peer representing his Birkenhead Social Justice Party, proposes replacing the current National Insurance system with a new "Social Security Mutual" - which would be owned by contributors, not the Treasury.
In their research, Lord Field and Andrew Forsey, boss of hunger charity Feeding Britain - revisited the Beveridge Report - the founding document of Britain’s post-war welfare state - to see how the same aims could be met in the 21st century.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
The authors say cutting National Insurance and welfare free of Whitehall, and funding the system directly from workers’ contributions is the only way to “combine the self-interest of individuals with the interests of the country as a whole and, in particular, those of the poor.”
The proposed system would be overseen by an elected board to "protect contributions from Treasury raids."
Lord Field said: "Today, sadly, the provision of benefits or services takes no account of people’s prior contribution to society, but instead punishes those who have saved or want to work.
“That’s why rebuilding welfare around the principles of universality and actuarial soundness is the way to create an effective system in which the public can have confidence."
Co-author Andrew Forsey said the Government’s increasing reliance on means testing - excluding people from benefits because they had savings or assets - had “corroded” the ability of the welfare system to meet need in a way that is seen as fair.
He added: “Such a trend, along with the failings in the labour, housing and social care markets, has left millions of households leading a precarious existence, with basic needs unmet or sacrificed.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Disney fans go into meltdown as new Winnie-the-Pooh 50p coin launches in the UK

A new Winnie-the-Pooh fifty-pence-piece has landed in the UK , and Disney fans can get their hands on one from today .
The coin forms part of a new A.A. Milne collection that will follow in the footsteps of the popular Beatrix Potter series .
However , it won ’ t be entering your change as the new edition will only be available to buy via the Royal Mint website - with each coin starting at £10 .
The con will be followed by a Christopher Robin and a Piglet 50p before Christmas , the Royal Mint said .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything to go by , the first in the series is likely to become the most valuable amongst collectors .
The limited edition coins are available in a range of finishes , including brilliant uncirculated and silver and gold .
Each will feature the watercolour illustrations of E.H. Shepard , with the first coin showing Winnie-the-Pooh at his happiest ; with a jar of his favourite honey .
Daniel Thorne , product designer at The Royal Mint , said : `` Winnie-the-Pooh was a huge part of my childhood and forms some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure this series of coins truly encapsulated the spirit of Pooh Bear and all his friends .
`` From the honey bee motif that runs throughout the series , to the grassy mound Pooh is sitting on , we tried many different techniques to create the flawless effect of watercolour on the coin , eventually settling on the one you ’ ll see on the final version . ''
Clare Maclennan , director of commemorative coins at The Royal Mint , said : `` Over our 1,100-year history we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures in Britain ’ s history , including literary icons , like Shakespeare and Wordsworth through to Beatrix Potter ’ s mischievous Peter Rabbit , and we ’ re delighted to now add A.A. Milne ’ s loveable Winnie-the-Pooh to the list .
`` We ’ ve all grown up with Winnie-the-Pooh and he remains a cherished character , not only in Britain but across the world .
We anticipate the coins being hugely popular , especially in the lead-up to Christmas and look forward to both children and adults alike , enjoying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in 1926 by A.A. Milne and was inspired by his son , Christopher Robin Milne , who was born 100 years ago this year .
The cuddly bear was based on Christopher ’ s teddy bear , Edward .
Father and son then named him 'Winnie ' after a bear called Winnie that lived in London Zoo and 'Pooh ' , after a swan they met on holiday .
You can view the full collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The commemorative fifty-pence-piece features the original illustrations by E.H. Shepard and marks the first time the cuddly bear has been featured on an official UK coin
New Winnie-the-Pooh 50p launches in the UK after success of Peter Rabbit series
A new Winnie-the-Pooh fifty-pence-piece has landed in the UK, and Disney fans can get their hands on one from today.
The coin forms part of a new A.A. Milne collection that will follow in the footsteps of the popular Beatrix Potter series.
However, it won’t be entering your change as the new edition will only be available to buy via the Royal Mint website - with each coin starting at £10.
The con will be followed by a Christopher Robin and a Piglet 50p before Christmas, the Royal Mint said.
However, if the Peter Rabbit collection is anything to go by, the first in the series is likely to become the most valuable amongst collectors.
The limited edition coins are available in a range of finishes, including brilliant uncirculated and silver and gold.
Each will feature the watercolour illustrations of E.H. Shepard, with the first coin showing Winnie-the-Pooh at his happiest; with a jar of his favourite honey.
Daniel Thorne, product designer at The Royal Mint, said: "Winnie-the-Pooh was a huge part of my childhood and forms some of my fondest memories. So I wanted to make sure this series of coins truly encapsulated the spirit of Pooh Bear and all his friends.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
"From the honey bee motif that runs throughout the series, to the grassy mound Pooh is sitting on, we tried many different techniques to create the flawless effect of watercolour on the coin, eventually settling on the one you’ll see on the final version."
Clare Maclennan, director of commemorative coins at The Royal Mint, said: "Over our 1,100-year history we’ve minted coins to commemorate key moments and figures in Britain’s history, including literary icons, like Shakespeare and Wordsworth through to Beatrix Potter’s mischievous Peter Rabbit, and we’re delighted to now add A.A. Milne’s loveable Winnie-the-Pooh to the list.
"We’ve all grown up with Winnie-the-Pooh and he remains a cherished character, not only in Britain but across the world. We anticipate the coins being hugely popular, especially in the lead-up to Christmas and look forward to both children and adults alike, enjoying the collection.
Get the latest money advice, news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in 1926 by A.A. Milne and was inspired by his son, Christopher Robin Milne, who was born 100 years ago this year.
The cuddly bear was based on Christopher’s teddy bear, Edward. Father and son then named him 'Winnie' after a bear called Winnie that lived in London Zoo and 'Pooh', after a swan they met on holiday.
You can view the full collection on the Royal Mint website, here.


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Vaping in pregnancy 'increases risk of having a child with behavioural issues'

Vaping in pregnancy increases the risk of having a child with behavioural problems , according to new research .
Exposure to flavoured e-cig chemicals in the womb leads to hyperactive offspring , while those with nicotine cause even more dramatic changes to a growing foetus ' grey matter , warn scientists .
Lead author Professor Mathilakath Vijayan said : `` Vape flavourants dull sensory perception and cause hyperactivity in developing zebrafish embryos . ''
Smoking conventional cigarettes during pregnancy has been linked to ADHD ( attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ) and autism in children .
The latest findings , published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaping could also trigger neurological conditions .
Experiments on zebrafish indicate it harms the developing structure of a baby 's brain .
Embryonic development is surprisingly similar in the humble marine creature .
Smoke toxins can pass to a foetus and have an affect on brain chemistry , explained Prof Vijayan .
He said : `` Vaping during pregnancy exposes the developing baby 's brain to chemicals in the vape .
`` Our results suggest flavours have the potential to impact pre-natal brain development . ''
His team at the University of Calgary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PMR ( photomotor response ) .
It causes zebrafish embryos to move under light .
The animal model showed exposure to vaping in the womb altered their behaviour - and dulled sensory perception .
Prof Vijayan said : `` We tested the effects of flavoured blue raspberry and cinnamon and unflavored vape liquids with and without nicotine .
`` While the unflavored vapes had no impact , the flavoured vapes even without nicotine caused profound behavioural changes which were similar to nicotine alone .
`` Vaping during pregnancy exposes the developing baby 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' He added : `` Flavoured vapes with nicotine caused even more behavioural alterations . ''
The use of e-cigs during pregnancy has been on the rise , partly due to the perception they are safer than traditional tobacco .
Last year the Royal College of Midwives advised pregnant women to use them to help them quit smoking .
But Prof Vijayan said there is limited information on the health impacts to unborn children .
He said : `` With more than 7,000 vape flavours on the market , each having unique profiles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ characterising their potential neurotoxicity will be an onerous task . ''
One in 10 women in England are smokers at the time they give birth , rising to one in five in the worst areas .
Prof Vijayan added : `` Results from this study provide the first evidence that the PMR may prove to be an ideal candidate for screening vape flavours for developmental neurotoxicity . ''
Studying pregnancy in zebrafish is ideal as the process is much faster - and can be watched as it unfolds .
One day after fertilisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into two - and nine months later a child is born .
In zebrafish , the split happens in 15 minutes .
After 24 hours , the embryo is a recognisable organism with a beating heart and circulating blood cell .
Speed is not the only advantage .
In the first days of the life , the embryo is transparent .
It is possible to follow the development in real time under a microscope .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Mark Waghorn, Shivali Best)

Exposure to flavoured e-cig chemicals in the womb leads to hyperactive offspring, while those with nicotine cause even more dramatic changes to a growing foetus' grey matter, warn scientists
Vaping in pregnancy increases risk of having a child with behavioural issues, study finds
Vaping in pregnancy increases the risk of having a child with behavioural problems, according to new research.
Exposure to flavoured e-cig chemicals in the womb leads to hyperactive offspring, while those with nicotine cause even more dramatic changes to a growing foetus' grey matter, warn scientists.
Lead author Professor Mathilakath Vijayan said: "Vape flavourants dull sensory perception and cause hyperactivity in developing zebrafish embryos."
Smoking conventional cigarettes during pregnancy has been linked to ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism in children.
The latest findings, published in the journal Biology Letters, suggest vaping could also trigger neurological conditions.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Experiments on zebrafish indicate it harms the developing structure of a baby's brain. Embryonic development is surprisingly similar in the humble marine creature.
Smoke toxins can pass to a foetus and have an affect on brain chemistry, explained Prof Vijayan.
He said: "Vaping during pregnancy exposes the developing baby's brain to chemicals in the vape.
"Our results suggest flavours have the potential to impact pre-natal brain development."
His team at the University of Calgary, Canada, used a technique called PMR (photomotor response). It causes zebrafish embryos to move under light.
The animal model showed exposure to vaping in the womb altered their behaviour - and dulled sensory perception.
Prof Vijayan said: "We tested the effects of flavoured blue raspberry and cinnamon and unflavored vape liquids with and without nicotine.
Image: Getty Images/Westend61) Getty Images/Westend61)
"While the unflavored vapes had no impact, the flavoured vapes even without nicotine caused profound behavioural changes which were similar to nicotine alone.
"Vaping during pregnancy exposes the developing baby's brain to chemicals in the vape."
He added: "Flavoured vapes with nicotine caused even more behavioural alterations."
The use of e-cigs during pregnancy has been on the rise, partly due to the perception they are safer than traditional tobacco.
Last year the Royal College of Midwives advised pregnant women to use them to help them quit smoking.
But Prof Vijayan said there is limited information on the health impacts to unborn children.
He said: "With more than 7,000 vape flavours on the market, each having unique profiles of chemicals in the final aerosol, characterising their potential neurotoxicity will be an onerous task."
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One in 10 women in England are smokers at the time they give birth, rising to one in five in the worst areas.
Prof Vijayan added: "Results from this study provide the first evidence that the PMR may prove to be an ideal candidate for screening vape flavours for developmental neurotoxicity."
Studying pregnancy in zebrafish is ideal as the process is much faster - and can be watched as it unfolds.
One day after fertilisation, a woman's egg has divided into two - and nine months later a child is born.
In zebrafish, the split happens in 15 minutes. After 24 hours, the embryo is a recognisable organism with a beating heart and circulating blood cell.
Speed is not the only advantage. In the first days of the life, the embryo is transparent. It is possible to follow the development in real time under a microscope.


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--ADVERTORIAL: Act now to avoid unexpected phone bills and other issues when on holiday in EU

The UK has left the EU - and that means the guarantee of free mobile phone roaming throughout the EU , Iceland , Liechtenstein and Norway will end on January 1 2021 .
Using your phone or tablet abroad outside of the UK or EU has long been a headache for travellers scared of running up huge bills for calls , texts and data while on holiday or travelling for business .
So to prepare as we transition to our new relationship with the EU , it 's important we are all aware of how things are about to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
Many operators have indicated they will not charge for roaming , but as the guarantee of free roaming will end , it 's best to check with your provider .
From January 1 , a new UK Government law will also come into force to stop your mobile phone spending getting out of control .
Once you reach £45 , you need to opt in to spend more so that you can continue using the internet while you ’ re abroad .
Your phone operator will tell how you can do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Switzerland , Norway , Iceland or Liechtenstein will also change from January 1 2021 - and we all need to make sure we 're ready for this exciting new chapter .
Travellers should continue to follow official advice during the Coronavirus pandemic .
Things we ALL need to check before travelling to the EU Check your passport is valid for travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 and if it 's not , renew your passport to make sure you can travel as planned .
To check if your passport meets these requirements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covers your healthcare Make sure you get travel insurance with healthcare cover for travel to the EU .
Your European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ) may not be valid from 1 January 2021 .
It ’ s important you get travel insurance that has the right cover for your needs , particularly if you have a pre-existing medical condition .
Visit gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-insurance to check what your travel insurance should cover .
Be sure you have the right driving documents to drive in the EU You might need an international driving permit to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re taking your own vehicle , you might also need a ‘ green card ’ or valid proof of insurance and a GB sticker .
Contact your vet at least four months before you go - do n't leave this to the last minute .
From 1 January 2021 you will not be able to use your existing pet passport to enter the EU .
Follow the guidance about pet travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 .
Use this tool to find out what YOU need to do before Jan 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and easy online transition checker everybody can use - be it a business or an individual .
It takes just a few minutes to complete and instantly gives personalised lists of actions for you , your family , and your business as we move forward together .
We all need to plan ahead and this tool makes that simple .
Check the guidance .
Make the changes .
And let ’ s get going !
• None Details of the key actions that businesses and individuals need to take before the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gov.uk/transition .

New rules will come into force from January 1 2021 on data roaming and EU travel
What you need to do NOW to avoid unexpected phone bills and other issues when on holiday in the EU
The UK has left the EU - and that means the guarantee of free mobile phone roaming throughout the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway will end on January 1 2021.
Using your phone or tablet abroad outside of the UK or EU has long been a headache for travellers scared of running up huge bills for calls, texts and data while on holiday or travelling for business.
So to prepare as we transition to our new relationship with the EU, it's important we are all aware of how things are about to change for those holidaying in Europe from next year.
Many operators have indicated they will not charge for roaming, but as the guarantee of free roaming will end, it's best to check with your provider.
From January 1, a new UK Government law will also come into force to stop your mobile phone spending getting out of control.
Once you reach £45, you need to opt in to spend more so that you can continue using the internet while you’re abroad. Your phone operator will tell how you can do this.
Travel to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein will also change from January 1 2021 - and we all need to make sure we're ready for this exciting new chapter.
Travellers should continue to follow official advice during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Things we ALL need to check before travelling to the EU
Check your passport is valid
Check your passport is valid for travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 and if it's not, renew your passport to make sure you can travel as planned.
To check if your passport meets these requirements, visit gov.uk/checkpassport
Get travel insurance that covers your healthcare
Make sure you get travel insurance with healthcare cover for travel to the EU. Your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) may not be valid from 1 January 2021.
It’s important you get travel insurance that has the right cover for your needs, particularly if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Visit gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-insurance to check what your travel insurance should cover.
Be sure you have the right driving documents to drive in the EU
You might need an international driving permit to drive in some countries.
If you’re taking your own vehicle, you might also need a ‘green card’ or valid proof of insurance and a GB sticker.
Organise pet travel
Contact your vet at least four months before you go - don't leave this to the last minute.
From 1 January 2021 you will not be able to use your existing pet passport to enter the EU.
Follow the guidance about pet travel to Europe from 1 January 2021.
Use this tool to find out what YOU need to do before Jan 1 2021
The government has launched a quick and easy online transition checker everybody can use - be it a business or an individual.
It takes just a few minutes to complete and instantly gives personalised lists of actions for you, your family, and your business as we move forward together.
We all need to plan ahead and this tool makes that simple.
Check the guidance. Make the changes. And let’s get going!


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Paul McCartney to share never-heard Beatles song for John Lennon’s 80th birthday

A Beatles song never heard before by the public will be played as part of a new radio series celebrating what would have been John Lennon ’ s 80th birthday next month .
New documentary John Lennon at 80 on BBC Radio 2 will see his youngest son Sean speak to his half brother Julian , Paul McCartney and Elton John about his father and his music .
And during their interview , Sir Paul will play a segment of an unheard Beatles track called Just Fun .
In his first ever radio show about his father , Sean speaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of meeting John and how fortunate it was that they bonded and become arguably the world ’ s greatest ever songwriters .
Sir Paul , 78 , says : “ I look back on it now like a fan , how lucky was I to meet this strange teddy boy off the bus , who played music like I did and we get together and boy , we complemented each other !
” Turning to their writing partnership in the Fab Four , 44-year-old Sean asks if there were any songs he and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they struck gold from the beginning .
Paul replies : “ There were a few songs that weren ’ t very good… you know , clearly young songwriters who don ’ t know how to do it.
” He then picks up his guitar and plays an example , an excerpt of a song they never recorded - a never-before-heard Lennon/McCartney track called Just Fun .
He goes on to say : “ Eventually , we started to write slightly better songs and then enjoyed the process of learning together so much that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most die hard Beatles fans are aware of the existence of Just Fun , which is believed to have been written in late 1957 or early 1958 .
It is mentioned briefly in the Let It Be movie when Sir Paul recalled writing it with Lennon while playing truant and sang a line of it .
McCartney is also said to have sometimes played the song during soundchecks for solo concerts and a bootleg version of the song from June 2004 exists but the quality is so poor the lyrics can not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the repeated line “ They say our love was just fun ” .
The song has never been released on anything official by Sir Paul or The Beatles , who have sold over 600 million albums around the world and hold the record for the most number one albums in the UK album charts .
On the Radio 2 documentary , Sir Paul and Sean also discuss the Let It Be period ( The Beatles broke up soon after the album was recorded in 1970 ) and Paul says he always thought it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovered footage of the recording sessions and recalls a photo , taken by his late wife Linda of them both writing during the sessions , saying it reminds him of the strength of his friendship with John .
Sean also asks about his father ’ s insecurities , with Paul replying that his confidence was “ a shield ” , explaining that his wit guarded him from his insecurities .
He added : “ Wait a minute , there ’ s this guy ‘ John Lennon ’ who ’ s like a genius @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and everything , why would he have insecurities ?
Because we ’ re all fragile beings.
” John Lennon would have turned 80 years old on Friday October 9 .
He was shot dead outside his home in New York in 1980 by Mark Chapman shortly after the release of his LP Double Fantasy with wife Yoko Ono .
* John Lennon At 80 presented by Sean Lennon will be broadcast on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October , 9-10pm on BBC Radio 2 .

Sir Paul will play a segment of an unheard Beatles track called Just Fun on what would have been John Lennon’s 80th birthday
A Beatles song never heard before by the public will be played as part of a new radio series celebrating what would have been John Lennon’s 80th birthday next month.
New documentary John Lennon at 80 on BBC Radio 2 will see his youngest son Sean speak to his half brother Julian, Paul McCartney and Elton John about his father and his music.
And during their interview, Sir Paul will play a segment of an unheard Beatles track called Just Fun.
In his first ever radio show about his father, Sean speaks to Sir Paul who shares his memories of meeting John and how fortunate it was that they bonded and become arguably the world’s greatest ever songwriters.
Sir Paul, 78, says: “I look back on it now like a fan, how lucky was I to meet this strange teddy boy off the bus, who played music like I did and we get together and boy, we complemented each other!”
Image: Michael Ochs Archives) Michael Ochs Archives)
Turning to their writing partnership in the Fab Four, 44-year-old Sean asks if there were any songs he and John didn’t like or if they struck gold from the beginning.
Paul replies: “There were a few songs that weren’t very good… you know, clearly young songwriters who don’t know how to do it.”
He then picks up his guitar and plays an example, an excerpt of a song they never recorded - a never-before-heard Lennon/McCartney track called Just Fun.
He goes on to say: “Eventually, we started to write slightly better songs and then enjoyed the process of learning together so much that it really took off.”
Only the most die hard Beatles fans are aware of the existence of Just Fun, which is believed to have been written in late 1957 or early 1958. It is mentioned briefly in the Let It Be movie when Sir Paul recalled writing it with Lennon while playing truant and sang a line of it.
Image: CBS via Getty Images) CBS via Getty Images)
McCartney is also said to have sometimes played the song during soundchecks for solo concerts and a bootleg version of the song from June 2004 exists but the quality is so poor the lyrics cannot be deciphered. It is said to have the repeated line “They say our love was just fun”.
The song has never been released on anything official by Sir Paul or The Beatles, who have sold over 600 million albums around the world and hold the record for the most number one albums in the UK album charts.
On the Radio 2 documentary, Sir Paul and Sean also discuss the Let It Be period (The Beatles broke up soon after the album was recorded in 1970) and Paul says he always thought it was gloomy until he saw some recently discovered footage of the recording sessions and recalls a photo, taken by his late wife Linda of them both writing during the sessions, saying it reminds him of the strength of his friendship with John.
Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage) Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Sean also asks about his father’s insecurities, with Paul replying that his confidence was “a shield”, explaining that his wit guarded him from his insecurities.
He added: “Wait a minute, there’s this guy ‘John Lennon’ who’s like a genius, clever, witty, confident, and everything, why would he have insecurities? Because we’re all fragile beings.”
John Lennon would have turned 80 years old on Friday October 9. He was shot dead outside his home in New York in 1980 by Mark Chapman shortly after the release of his LP Double Fantasy with wife Yoko Ono.
* John Lennon At 80 presented by Sean Lennon will be broadcast on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October, 9-10pm on BBC Radio 2.


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Michelle Keegan dubbed ‘Kim Kardashian’ as she dons skin-tight dress

Michelle Keegan has left her followers gasping after flaunting her killer curves on a wild night out in London .
The former Our Girl star , 33 , looked sensational as she strutted her stuff in a skin-tight midi dress which did wonders to accentuate her cinched waist and pert derrière .
The actress looked as elegant as ever as she debuted a brand-new hairstyle while enjoying a night on the town at London 's Corinthia hotel .
Michelle recently changed up her look by cutting some seventies style bangs into her tresses .
After revealing her new hairdo online @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corrie star with compliments and admiration .
Some of her admirers even suggested that Michelle could give Kim Kardashian a run for her money as she showcased her ‘ perfect bum ’ in the sizzling snap .
“ Michelle Keegan stop being so beautiful please .
How is it fair for one woman to be THIS hot ?
” quipped one impressed fan .
“ Oh my god that bum !
You have a Kim Kardashian bum !
” another exclaimed .
Another gushed : “ Oh you ’ ve got to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
!
” .
While a fourth shared : “ Honestly , you could be a Kardashian .
Who knew you had such a lovely bottom ?
Lol.
” Michelle ’ s latest social media offering comes as her dreamy £1.3million mansion with husband Mark Wright reportedly sits right next to a dogging hotspot .
The pair - who tied the knot in 2015 - are in the midst of a huge property project as they demolish a pad in Essex before they begin work on their dream home in its place .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't take too much time researching about the area , as their house is strikingly close to romp central .
According to The Sun , romping couples in the area often write about their experiences online , and it seems as though this area in particular is something of a hotspot .
Unfortunately for the happy couple , a nearby neighbour spread the word when he took to a sex website to direct people to romp in a lane that sits right next to Mark and Michelle 's pad .
The person wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good for dogging and flashing .
Loads of secluded laybys and woods etc.
” Do you have a story to sell ?
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Former Corrie star Michelle Keegan showcased her killer curves in a figure-hugging dress while enjoying a night out in London and with fans have compared her to Kim Kardashian
Michelle Keegan dubbed ‘Kim Kardashian’ as she dons skin-tight dress on night out
Michelle Keegan has left her followers gasping after flaunting her killer curves on a wild night out in London.
The former Our Girl star, 33, looked sensational as she strutted her stuff in a skin-tight midi dress which did wonders to accentuate her cinched waist and pert derrière.
The actress looked as elegant as ever as she debuted a brand-new hairstyle while enjoying a night on the town at London's Corinthia hotel.
Michelle recently changed up her look by cutting some seventies style bangs into her tresses.
After revealing her new hairdo online, fans flocked to shower the former Corrie star with compliments and admiration.
Image: Michelle Keegan/Instagram) Michelle Keegan/Instagram)
Some of her admirers even suggested that Michelle could give Kim Kardashian a run for her money as she showcased her ‘perfect bum’ in the sizzling snap.
“ Michelle Keegan stop being so beautiful please. How is it fair for one woman to be THIS hot?” quipped one impressed fan.
“Oh my god that bum! You have a Kim Kardashian bum!” another exclaimed.
Another gushed: “Oh you’ve got to be JOKING ME. The body on you!!”.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
While a fourth shared: “Honestly, you could be a Kardashian. Who knew you had such a lovely bottom? Lol.”
Michelle’s latest social media offering comes as her dreamy £1.3million mansion with husband Mark Wright reportedly sits right next to a dogging hotspot.
The pair - who tied the knot in 2015 - are in the midst of a huge property project as they demolish a pad in Essex before they begin work on their dream home in its place.
But it seems as though they didn't take too much time researching about the area, as their house is strikingly close to romp central.
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According to The Sun, romping couples in the area often write about their experiences online, and it seems as though this area in particular is something of a hotspot.
Unfortunately for the happy couple, a nearby neighbour spread the word when he took to a sex website to direct people to romp in a lane that sits right next to Mark and Michelle's pad.
The person wrote: "The countryside near ***** is good for dogging and flashing. Loads of secluded laybys and woods etc.”
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thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Man Utd transfer round-up: Bournemouth man on radar as Barca 'enquiry' is made

Manchester United have been very quiet in the transfer market this summer , with their sole signing of the window being Netherlands international midfielder Donny van de Beek Manchester United ’ s pursuit of a right-winger rumbles on , with Borussia Dortmund man Jadon Sancho remaining a priority .
But interest in alternatives has picked up pace in recent weeks , with the likes of Ismaïla Sarr linked , as well as Welsh and French internationals .
Following the club ’ s 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace , there has also been an outcry for a central defender - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Luke Shaw called on the club to make further additions , in order to give a squad whose 2019/20 campaign ended in August some new life .
Here is the latest Manchester United transfer round-up on Tuesday 22nd September .
United move to front of the queue in pursuit of Bournemouth man Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks could seal a move to Manchester United by the end of the transfer window , according to MEN Sport .
The 23-year-old has just under two years remaining on his contract at the Vitality Stadium and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top flight with the south coast club , despite injuries limiting him to just nine appearances last year .
Brooks had been subject to interest from Brendan Rodgers ’ Leicester City , however the Foxes have secured Cengiz Under from Roma in recent days , meaning a move for Brooks now appears unlikely .
That has opened the door for United to become favourites to sign the Warrington-born winger , but a £40million asking price may still pose problems .
United legend and Wales boss Ryan Giggs rates the playmaker highly , singling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players in his squad over recent international breaks .
Giggs ’ influence and the 23-year-old ’ s links to the area could prove to be a factor in Brooks ’ decision , but until a formal bid is placed he will remain a Bournemouth player .
Suárez leaving on a free , but not to United Former Liverpool striker Luis Suárez ’ s likely Barcelona exit is turning into one of the transfer sagas of this window .
The Uruguayan has been deemed surplus to requirements at Camp Nou under new coach Ronald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club for free .
That said , he can not join a list of top clubs for free , as stipulated in the terms of his contract with the Catalan giants .
Manchester United – albeit not in the market for the striker – are one of those clubs forbidden from snagging the 33-year-old on a free transfer .
Alongside United on Barcelona ’ s ‘ do not sell ’ list are Manchester City , Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain , indicating the Catalans still believe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ powerhouses .
It looks as though Suárez will join Atletico Madrid , after a projected move to Juventus broke down over claims he cheated in his attempts to secure an Italian passport .
Any move to United would have been unlikely even without the free transfer ban given Suárez ’ s history , having racially abused Patrice Evra back in 2011 .
Highly-rated France forward Ousmane Dembélé is reportedly subject to interest from Manchester United as the club look to secure a winger with European and international pedigree during this window .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be available , but only at a set price , quoted as €100million by the Daily Record .
Dembélé has struggled with injuries throughout his time at Barcelona but has enjoyed prolific spells with Stade Rennais and Borussia Dortmund in the past .
United have held initial talks with Barcelona over a possible deal , with a loan move suggested .
However , the Spanish club are insistent on an obligation-to-buy be included in any loan deal for the winger .
A bid is yet to be lodged and the two clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 23-year-old , with United ’ s preference being a loan deal without a purchase requirement .
Dembélé joined Barcelona for €105million in 2017 and the club , while needing to reduce their wage bill , appear intent on recouping most of that fee in any potential sale .

Manchester United have been very quiet in the transfer market this summer, with their sole signing of the window being Netherlands international midfielder Donny van de Beek
Manchester United have been very quiet in the transfer market this summer, with their sole signing of the window being Netherlands international midfielder Donny van de Beek
Manchester United ’s pursuit of a right-winger rumbles on, with Borussia Dortmund man Jadon Sancho remaining a priority.
But interest in alternatives has picked up pace in recent weeks, with the likes of Ismaïla Sarr linked, as well as Welsh and French internationals.
Following the club’s 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace, there has also been an outcry for a central defender - not only from supporters but players too. Luke Shaw called on the club to make further additions, in order to give a squad whose 2019/20 campaign ended in August some new life.
Here is the latest Manchester United transfer round-up on Tuesday 22nd September.
Image: PA) PA)
United move to front of the queue in pursuit of Bournemouth man
Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks could seal a move to Manchester United by the end of the transfer window, according to MEN Sport.
The 23-year-old has just under two years remaining on his contract at the Vitality Stadium and impressed during his two seasons in the top flight with the south coast club, despite injuries limiting him to just nine appearances last year.
Brooks had been subject to interest from Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City, however the Foxes have secured Cengiz Under from Roma in recent days, meaning a move for Brooks now appears unlikely.
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That has opened the door for United to become favourites to sign the Warrington-born winger, but a £40million asking price may still pose problems.
United legend and Wales boss Ryan Giggs rates the playmaker highly, singling him out as one of the better players in his squad over recent international breaks.
Giggs’ influence and the 23-year-old’s links to the area could prove to be a factor in Brooks’ decision, but until a formal bid is placed he will remain a Bournemouth player.
Suárez leaving on a free, but not to United
Former Liverpool striker Luis Suárez’s likely Barcelona exit is turning into one of the transfer sagas of this window.
The Uruguayan has been deemed surplus to requirements at Camp Nou under new coach Ronald Koeman and is set to leave the club for free.
That said, he cannot join a list of top clubs for free, as stipulated in the terms of his contract with the Catalan giants. Manchester United – albeit not in the market for the striker – are one of those clubs forbidden from snagging the 33-year-old on a free transfer.
Image: UEFA via Getty Images) UEFA via Getty Images)
Alongside United on Barcelona’s ‘do not sell’ list are Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, indicating the Catalans still believe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to be one of Europe’s footballing powerhouses.
It looks as though Suárez will join Atletico Madrid, after a projected move to Juventus broke down over claims he cheated in his attempts to secure an Italian passport.
Any move to United would have been unlikely even without the free transfer ban given Suárez’s history, having racially abused Patrice Evra back in 2011.
World's most valuable football clubs (via Brand Finance Review) 1. Real Madrid - £1.286bn (£205m fall from 2019) 2. Barcelona - £1.280bn (£18.1m rise) 3. Manchester United - £1.190bn (£143m fall) 4. Liverpool - £1.143bn (£64.3m rise) 5. Manchester City - £1.018bn (£118m fall) 6. Bayern Munich - £957m (£233m fall) 7. Paris Saint-Germain - £876m (£48m rise) 8. Chelsea - £859m (£17m fall) 9. Tottenham Hotspur - £710m (£23.5m rise) 10. Arsenal - £651m (£150m fall)
United enquire about Barcelona winger
Highly-rated France forward Ousmane Dembélé is reportedly subject to interest from Manchester United as the club look to secure a winger with European and international pedigree during this window.
The Barcelona man and France international is believed to be available, but only at a set price, quoted as €100million by the Daily Record.
Dembélé has struggled with injuries throughout his time at Barcelona but has enjoyed prolific spells with Stade Rennais and Borussia Dortmund in the past.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
United have held initial talks with Barcelona over a possible deal, with a loan move suggested. However, the Spanish club are insistent on an obligation-to-buy be included in any loan deal for the winger.
A bid is yet to be lodged and the two clubs remain far apart in their valuation of the 23-year-old, with United’s preference being a loan deal without a purchase requirement.
Dembélé joined Barcelona for €105million in 2017 and the club, while needing to reduce their wage bill, appear intent on recouping most of that fee in any potential sale.


thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Bake Off fans fear baker's Louis Theroux cake will give them 'night terrors'

The Great British Bake Off returned and one hopeful baker produced a cake that left many viewers fearing they will have nightmares .
The new , socially-distanced version of the Channel 4 show saw Noel Fielding , Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood return to the Bake Off tent , to be joined by Matt Lucas , who was replacing Sandi Toksvig .
The Little Britain star probably never thought he would be facing a bake that could bring on `` night terrors '' when he signed up for the show .
Pantomime producer Lottie Bedlow did just that as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the shape of Louis Theroux 's head .
The famed documentary maker may be flattered that he has been immortalised in this way but it was enough for viewers at home thinking they had tuned into a horror show .
There was praise for judge Prue though , who instantly recognised the cake to be Louis , but it was n't enough for viewers to take to Twitter in their droves to share their thoughts on what they saw offered up .
Lottie claimed before the series that she is a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watching the first episode , this may not have been reached with her Coconut and Lime flavoured cake .
When it was presented , one viewer asked on Twitter : `` Louis Theroux or Carl Fredricksen ? ''
Another reacted , tweeting : `` Yes it would resemble Louis if he was 80 . ''
A third expressed their horror , sharing : `` Lottie 's Louis Theroux bust cake will most certainly haunt me until next week 's episode . ''
A fourth summed up what many were thinking , tweeting : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gon na give me night terrors . ''
While there was praise for its likeness from Prue , Paul Hollywood was a little more scathing on the texture , telling the baking hopeful that it had been `` over done '' and the sponge was `` too dry . ''
Fortunately for Lottie , she will get the chance to impress the judges again after she survived being cut from the show after week one .
*The Great British Bake Off returns on Channel 4 next Tuesday .
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GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: DOES THIS REALLY LOOK LIKE LOUIS THEROUX?
GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF: DOES THIS REALLY LOOK LIKE LOUIS THEROUX?
Panto producer Lottie Bedlow produced a cake that could rival any on-stage villain as her attempt to reproduce Louis Theroux left some viewers hiding behind the sofa
The Great British Bake Off returned and one hopeful baker produced a cake that left many viewers fearing they will have nightmares.
The new, socially-distanced version of the Channel 4 show saw Noel Fielding, Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood return to the Bake Off tent, to be joined by Matt Lucas, who was replacing Sandi Toksvig.
The Little Britain star probably never thought he would be facing a bake that could bring on "night terrors" when he signed up for the show.
Pantomime producer Lottie Bedlow did just that as the 31-year-old from West Sussex produced a showstopper in the shape of Louis Theroux's head.
The famed documentary maker may be flattered that he has been immortalised in this way but it was enough for viewers at home thinking they had tuned into a horror show.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
There was praise for judge Prue though, who instantly recognised the cake to be Louis, but it wasn't enough for viewers to take to Twitter in their droves to share their thoughts on what they saw offered up.
Lottie claimed before the series that she is a “perpetually frustrated perfectionist” but for some watching the first episode, this may not have been reached with her Coconut and Lime flavoured cake.
When it was presented, one viewer asked on Twitter: "Louis Theroux or Carl Fredricksen?"
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
Another reacted, tweeting: "Yes it would resemble Louis if he was 80."
A third expressed their horror, sharing: "Lottie's Louis Theroux bust cake will most certainly haunt me until next week's episode."
A fourth summed up what many were thinking, tweeting: "That Louis Theroux cake is truly gonna give me night terrors."
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4) Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
While there was praise for its likeness from Prue, Paul Hollywood was a little more scathing on the texture, telling the baking hopeful that it had been "over done" and the sponge was "too dry."
Fortunately for Lottie, she will get the chance to impress the judges again after she survived being cut from the show after week one.
*The Great British Bake Off returns on Channel 4 next Tuesday.
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thedailymirror--2020-09-22--Danny Care exclusive: "I fear I might not play in front of a full house again"

Danny Care fears his family might not see him play live again after the government postponed the return of fans to sports events .
The 33-year-old is nearing the end of his sparkling career and Boris Johnson ’ s admission that there could be empty stadiums for the next six months has the England scrum-half deeply concerned .
Care said : “ The thought has crossed my mind that I might not play in front of a full house again .
“ I joked a while ago with my mum and dad , who have watched me throughout my whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see me play again .
It ’ s not so funny now .
“ I ’ m a glass-half-full type of person and I ’ m telling myself some sort of common sense will prevail and they will let fans in sooner rather than later .
“ I just hope I ’ m right because some rugby clubs I think are genuinely in trouble .
And I ’ m talking Premiership clubs .
That ’ s scary .
The stark reality I think is that big clubs could be no more .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panicking . ''
Saracens boss Mark McCall agreed : “ It does n't take a genius to guess that if England do n't get crowds during the autumn and the Premiership don ’ t start having crowds before Christmas , it 's going to be a really worrying time .
It 's very serious.
” Care ’ s frustration is heightened by the fact his club Harlequins staged a successful ‘ pilot ’ game in front of 3,500 fans earlier this month .
“ Quins put on a brilliant event , proved it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safely , '' he said .
`` To hear this news now is so deflating for everyone .
“ Let ’ s be honest it ’ s awful playing with no fans .
It doesn ’ t feel like a proper game .
We played a cup final on Monday night in front of no-one .
You ’ ve got to try and find a way of getting yourself motivated .
“ Of course you can do it , but there ’ s so many times you need to draw on the crowd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t imagine what internationals are going to be like in November if there ’ s no-one there.
” Care insists players “ totally understand ” that safety has to be put first .
“ Obviously we want to play in front of fans , ” he said .
“ But no player is silly enough to say just let 80,000 into Twickenham .
We ’ re not saying that .
“ However , people live for the weekend , whether their sport is football , cricket or rugby .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it safely , you ’ d hope we ’ d be able to , you ’ d hope there ’ d be some common sense applied .
“ Let ’ s do it , let ’ s help save rugby - because the bleakness of the current situation is that it could be really dark for a few clubs .
”

"This news now is so deflating for everyone. Let’s be honest it’s awful playing with no fans. It doesn’t feel like a proper game"
Danny Care fears family might not see him play live again after government postpones return of fans
Danny Care fears his family might not see him play live again after the government postponed the return of fans to sports events.
The 33-year-old is nearing the end of his sparkling career and Boris Johnson ’s admission that there could be empty stadiums for the next six months has the England scrum-half deeply concerned.
Care said: “The thought has crossed my mind that I might not play in front of a full house again.
“I joked a while ago with my mum and dad, who have watched me throughout my whole career, that they might not ever see me play again. It’s not so funny now.
Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)
“I’m a glass-half-full type of person and I’m telling myself some sort of common sense will prevail and they will let fans in sooner rather than later.
“I just hope I’m right because some rugby clubs I think are genuinely in trouble. And I’m talking Premiership clubs. That’s scary. The stark reality I think is that big clubs could be no more. I’m sure club owners are really panicking."
Saracens boss Mark McCall agreed: “It doesn't take a genius to guess that if England don't get crowds during the autumn and the Premiership don’t start having crowds before Christmas, it's going to be a really worrying time. It's very serious.”
Image: Action Images) Action Images)
Care’s frustration is heightened by the fact his club Harlequins staged a successful ‘pilot’ game in front of 3,500 fans earlier this month.
“Quins put on a brilliant event, proved it can be done and can be done safely," he said. "To hear this news now is so deflating for everyone.
“Let’s be honest it’s awful playing with no fans. It doesn’t feel like a proper game. We played a cup final on Monday night in front of no-one. You’ve got to try and find a way of getting yourself motivated.
Image: Getty Images for Harlequins) Getty Images for Harlequins)
“Of course you can do it, but there’s so many times you need to draw on the crowd, especially in big games. I can’t imagine what internationals are going to be like in November if there’s no-one there.”
Care insists players “totally understand” that safety has to be put first.
“Obviously we want to play in front of fans,” he said. “But no player is silly enough to say just let 80,000 into Twickenham. We’re not saying that.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“However, people live for the weekend, whether their sport is football, cricket or rugby.
“If it can be shown that you can do it safely, you’d hope we’d be able to, you’d hope there’d be some common sense applied.
“Let’s do it, let’s help save rugby - because the bleakness of the current situation is that it could be really dark for a few clubs.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-23--'Cult leader claimed to be modern Jesus' with 5,000 followers and 'Bible sequel'

A former traffic officer who allegedly claims he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ has been arrested after being accused of using physical and psychological violence against a number of 'followers ' .
Sect leader Sergei Torop - known as Vissarion - is suspected of using his so -called followers to make a profit .
While claiming to be a modern-day Messiah and leader of the Church of the Last Testament , Torop , often seen dressed in white robes , has also written a ten volume ‘ sequel to the Bible ’ .
Two other leaders of his ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vadim Redkin and Vladimir Vedernikov , were also held in detention .
Judge Alla Veselykh at a court in Novosibirsk , Siberia ’ s largest city , said : “ Torop will be placed in custody for two months , until November 22 . ''
The trio are accused of using “ psychological violence ” causing some followers “ serious harm to their health ” .
The group ’ s leaders are accused of using their followers ’ money to make profit .
They face up to 12 years in jail if convicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged 59 , was held on Tuesday in a military-style raid on his Sun City religious headquarters in a Siberian village 2,600 miles east of Moscow .
A picture emerged today showing a suicide note and a hangman ’ s rope - seen as part of the evidence alleging his followers were harmed .
Torop today rejected the accusations against him which were itemised by the Russian Investigative Committee .
He questioned the words of the alleged victims , claiming he had never seen some of them .
`` I have never seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one 15 years ago .
In the past three years , three of these people have been constantly creating some difficulties and lodging their complaints , '' he said .
Redkin called for human rights organisations to help the sect .
He claimed the complainers had “ mental disorders ” and should not be believed by law enforcement .
“ I live in the taiga , on the land , ” he said .
“ There I have a wife and three small children , underaged children .
“ It will now be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operation to detain Torop involved four helicopters and dozens of heavily armed officers from the Russian National Guard , a force under the command of Vladimir Putin , the FSB security service and the Investigative Committee .
Videos released by sect members showed masked special forces Spetsnaz officers with combat machine guns at the group ’ s territory in remote Kuraginsky district of Krasnoyarsk region in Siberia .
Other officers were in plain clothes .
The group - who are banned from smoking and alcohol - has been in Siberia for years and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acted now in an early morning raid .
He claims to have 5,000 followers of whom several hundred live in wooden huts in the remote 'Sun City ' camp at Petropavlovka , some 2,600 miles east of Moscow .
One estimate said there were 90 families at the site raided today by the authorities .
Other followers of the “ messiah ” live in villages nearby .
He heads what is known as the Church of the Last Testament , and he has written a ten volume ‘ sequel to the Bible ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the BBC : “ We have a school of noble maidens here .
“ We 're preparing girls to become future wives , future brides for worthy men .
“ She has to understand not to rise above the man , not to be proud of her independence but to be shy , inconspicuous and weak.
” He is reported to have two wives with six children .
He rejected his first wife , marrying a 19 year old who had lived with him since the age of seven .
He lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reside in wooden huts in one of Russia ’ s coldest regions with temperatures sinking to minus 50C in winter .
Torop had an awakening after he was fired as a night shift traffic cop in the Siberian town of Minusinsk , he has claimed .
God had sent him to Earth to teach mankind about the evils of war and the havoc we were wreaking on the environment , he claimed .
The cult leader abolished Christmas , replacing it with the anniversary of the date of his own first sermon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , mother of Jesus , is his own mother .
Official records show his biological mother was called Nadyezhda .
He has followers in Germany and several other European countries .

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Sect leader Sergei Torop - known as Vissarion - is suspected of using his so -called followers to make a profit while heading up the Church of the Last Testament and also writing a ten volume ‘sequel to the Bible’
'Cult leader claimed to be modern-day Jesus' with 5,000 followers and 'Bible sequel'
A former traffic officer who allegedly claims he is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ has been arrested after being accused of using physical and psychological violence against a number of 'followers'.
Sect leader Sergei Torop - known as Vissarion - is suspected of using his so -called followers to make a profit.
While claiming to be a modern-day Messiah and leader of the Church of the Last Testament, Torop, often seen dressed in white robes, has also written a ten volume ‘sequel to the Bible’.
Two other leaders of his ‘Church of the Last Testament’, Vadim Redkin and Vladimir Vedernikov, were also held in detention.
Judge Alla Veselykh at a court in Novosibirsk, Siberia’s largest city, said: “Torop will be placed in custody for two months, until November 22."
The trio are accused of using “psychological violence” causing some followers “serious harm to their health”.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The group’s leaders are accused of using their followers’ money to make profit.
They face up to 12 years in jail if convicted.
The whisky-haired “Jesus”, aged 59, was held on Tuesday in a military-style raid on his Sun City religious headquarters in a Siberian village 2,600 miles east of Moscow.
A picture emerged today showing a suicide note and a hangman’s rope - seen as part of the evidence alleging his followers were harmed.
Torop today rejected the accusations against him which were itemised by the Russian Investigative Committee.
He questioned the words of the alleged victims, claiming he had never seen some of them.
Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS)
"I have never seen one of them and I saw another one 15 years ago. In the past three years, three of these people have been constantly creating some difficulties and lodging their complaints," he said.
Redkin called for human rights organisations to help the sect.
He claimed the complainers had “mental disorders” and should not be believed by law enforcement.
“I live in the taiga, on the land,” he said.
“There I have a wife and three small children, underaged children.
“It will now be very very hard for them.”
The operation to detain Torop involved four helicopters and dozens of heavily armed officers from the Russian National Guard, a force under the command of Vladimir Putin, the FSB security service and the Investigative Committee.
Videos released by sect members showed masked special forces Spetsnaz officers with combat machine guns at the group’s territory in remote Kuraginsky district of Krasnoyarsk region in Siberia.
Image: Kirill Kukhmar/TASS) Kirill Kukhmar/TASS)
Other officers were in plain clothes.
The group - who are banned from smoking and alcohol - has been in Siberia for years and it is unclear why the Russian authorities acted now in an early morning raid.
He claims to have 5,000 followers of whom several hundred live in wooden huts in the remote 'Sun City' camp at Petropavlovka, some 2,600 miles east of Moscow.
One estimate said there were 90 families at the site raided today by the authorities.
Other followers of the “messiah” live in villages nearby.
Image: Alexander Staroverov) Alexander Staroverov)
He heads what is known as the Church of the Last Testament, and he has written a ten volume ‘sequel to the Bible’.
Three years ago the cult leader told the BBC: “We have a school of noble maidens here.
“We're preparing girls to become future wives, future brides for worthy men.
“She has to understand not to rise above the man, not to be proud of her independence but to be shy, inconspicuous and weak.”
He is reported to have two wives with six children.
He rejected his first wife, marrying a 19 year old who had lived with him since the age of seven.
He lives in a comfortable chalet while his followers reside in wooden huts in one of Russia’s coldest regions with temperatures sinking to minus 50C in winter.
Torop had an awakening after he was fired as a night shift traffic cop in the Siberian town of Minusinsk, he has claimed.
God had sent him to Earth to teach mankind about the evils of war and the havoc we were wreaking on the environment, he claimed.
The cult leader abolished Christmas, replacing it with the anniversary of the date of his own first sermon, August 18.
He claims that Mary, mother of Jesus, is his own mother.
Official records show his biological mother was called Nadyezhda.
He has followers in Germany and several other European countries.