thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Tiny group visit Stonehenge for Summer Solstice compared to 10,000 last year

Only a handful of people turned up to celebrate the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge , although millions watched the event online .
The Summer Solstice is the day of the year with the longest period of daylight , and this year took place last night at 10.43pm , taking us from spring into summer .
It is usually celebrated by thousands of people at the famous ancient monument , Stonehenge .
Due to the coronavirus pandemic , this year 's event was cancelled and people were urged not to visit Stonehenge , which has been closed due to Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the advice and camped overnight near to the perimeter of the famous Wiltshire landmark .
Due to appalling weather conditions , some wrapped themselves up in blankets as they shielded from the rain , while others used umbrellas .
Security , who were patrolling the site , were seen moving one man away from the area .
Rollo Maughfling , Archdruid of Stonehenge and Britain , performed a ritual during a small ceremony near to the site .
The sight of only a handful of people celebrating Summer Solstice is a strange one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people watched as the sun rose above Stonehenge and shone into the middle of the site .
The age-old pagan tradition typically draws in a diverse group of attendees , with some wearing flowers in their hair and even donning wizard hats .
In previous years drummers kept up a steady beat as the excited crowd watched the sun rise above the stones at the Wiltshire site .
The event is well-attended by people from almost every creed , with Rastafarians , Shamans , Hare Krishnas and other minority religions attending the bash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million people watched this year 's event online .
A statement on Twitter read : `` Wow !
The sun might have been elusive , but over 3.6 million of you managed to watch sunset and sunrise with us from Stonehenge !
`` We wish all our followers a happy and peaceful # SummerSolstice . ''
Stonehenge director Nichola Tasker added : `` It was a rather wet but nonetheless atmospheric sunrise this morning and we were delighted to see that so many people around the world were enjoying the unique experience of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s day .
`` We were sorry not to be able to open for solstice this year but we hope that our live stream offered the opportunity for people near and far to connect with this spiritual place at such a special time .
`` We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year . ''
Stonehenge is due to open again on July 4 .

The Summer Solstice, a celebration that marks the longest day of the year, is usually attended by more than 10,000 people but this year only a handful of people turned up due to Covid-19
Summer Solstice 2020: Tiny group turn up at Stonehenge compared to over 10,000 last year
Only a handful of people turned up to celebrate the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, although millions watched the event online.
The Summer Solstice is the day of the year with the longest period of daylight, and this year took place last night at 10.43pm, taking us from spring into summer.
It is usually celebrated by thousands of people at the famous ancient monument, Stonehenge.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's event was cancelled and people were urged not to visit Stonehenge, which has been closed due to Covid-19.
But more than a dozen people ignored the advice and camped overnight near to the perimeter of the famous Wiltshire landmark.
Due to appalling weather conditions, some wrapped themselves up in blankets as they shielded from the rain, while others used umbrellas.
Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) Ben Birchall/PA Wire)
Security, who were patrolling the site, were seen moving one man away from the area.
Rollo Maughfling, Archdruid of Stonehenge and Britain, performed a ritual during a small ceremony near to the site.
The sight of only a handful of people celebrating Summer Solstice is a strange one. Last year, an estimated 15,000 people watched as the sun rose above Stonehenge and shone into the middle of the site.
The age-old pagan tradition typically draws in a diverse group of attendees, with some wearing flowers in their hair and even donning wizard hats.
Image: Martin Dalton/REX) Martin Dalton/REX)
In previous years drummers kept up a steady beat as the excited crowd watched the sun rise above the stones at the Wiltshire site.
The event is well-attended by people from almost every creed, with Rastafarians, Shamans, Hare Krishnas and other minority religions attending the bash.
English Heritage confirmed more than 3.6 million people watched this year's event online.
Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) Ben Birchall/PA Wire)
A statement on Twitter read: "Wow! The sun might have been elusive, but over 3.6 million of you managed to watch sunset and sunrise with us from Stonehenge!
"We wish all our followers a happy and peaceful #SummerSolstice."
Stonehenge director Nichola Tasker added: "It was a rather wet but nonetheless atmospheric sunrise this morning and we were delighted to see that so many people around the world were enjoying the unique experience of seeing the dawn at Stonehenge on midsummer’s day.
"We were sorry not to be able to open for solstice this year but we hope that our live stream offered the opportunity for people near and far to connect with this spiritual place at such a special time.
"We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year."
Stonehenge is due to open again on July 4.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Coronation Street fans think Scott is Carla Connor's real dad as they spot clues

Coronation Street fans are convinced mysterious newcomer Scott is actually Carla Connor 's real dad .
Viewers have been suspicious of Scott ever since he arrived on the Cobbles , and many think there 's a huge twist on the way .
He 's taken a particular interest in Carla since his arrival , and recent scenes appeared to hint he knew her mother .
Many fans are now questioning if he 's her real father and not Johnny Connor .
It 's clear the men share a history as Johnny seemed keen to get away from Weatherfield as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter to debate the clues , with one writing : '' Anybody else think this Scott character is Carla 's dad and not Johnny ?
# Corrie . ''
Another added : `` I reckon Scott is Carlas real dad .
Johnny disappeared real sharpish and Scott seemed to take a liking to Carla !
. ''
Viewers are also convinced there 's a link between Scott and new girl Chelsey .
Amid a secret sibling twist prediction from some viewers , others now think it could all be linked to when Carla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Carla went missing while suffering a mental breakdown .
Chelsey revealed this week that she ended up at her and Jordan 's squat , with Carla sleeping with him in exchange for somewhere to stay .
Not only that , but the duo tried to blackmail her for money , claiming Carla destroyed their drugs .
Now , some fans have come up with an odd new theory , believing Scott is linked to Chelsey - despite him kicking the pair out of the pub when they hassled Carla on Friday .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the squat or given Chelsey the drugs that Carla destroyed .
Others think there is definitely something going on between all the newbies .
One fan said : `` Corrie theory : Scott is the one who gave the drugs to the people Carla was staying with during her mental health storyline and that Carla flushed down the toilet . ''
Another tweeted : `` Scott seems to be keeping a close eye on carla and chelsey . ''
A third added : `` I saw that sneaky side eye from scott @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chelsey somehow . ''
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV .

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Scott has taken a liking to Carla and viewers are convinced there's a huge family bombshell about to be dropped. Scott seems to know Carla's mum and Johnny did a disappearing act as soon as Scott arrived
Coronation Street fans think Scott is Carla Connor's real dad after spotting major clues
Coronation Street fans are convinced mysterious newcomer Scott is actually Carla Connor's real dad.
Viewers have been suspicious of Scott ever since he arrived on the Cobbles, and many think there's a huge twist on the way.
He's taken a particular interest in Carla since his arrival, and recent scenes appeared to hint he knew her mother.
Many fans are now questioning if he's her real father and not Johnny Connor.
It's clear the men share a history as Johnny seemed keen to get away from Weatherfield as soon as Scott arrived.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Viewers flocked to Twitter to debate the clues, with one writing:"Anybody else think this Scott character is Carla's dad and not Johnny? #Corrie."
Another added: "I reckon Scott is Carlas real dad. Johnny disappeared real sharpish and Scott seemed to take a liking to Carla!."
Viewers are also convinced there's a link between Scott and new girl Chelsey.
Amid a secret sibling twist prediction from some viewers, others now think it could all be linked to when Carla and Chelsey first met.
Last year Carla went missing while suffering a mental breakdown.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Chelsey revealed this week that she ended up at her and Jordan's squat, with Carla sleeping with him in exchange for somewhere to stay.
Not only that, but the duo tried to blackmail her for money, claiming Carla destroyed their drugs.
Now, some fans have come up with an odd new theory, believing Scott is linked to Chelsey - despite him kicking the pair out of the pub when they hassled Carla on Friday.
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They think Scott may have been in charge of the squat or given Chelsey the drugs that Carla destroyed.
Others think there is definitely something going on between all the newbies.
One fan said: "Corrie theory: Scott is the one who gave the drugs to the people Carla was staying with during her mental health storyline and that Carla flushed down the toilet."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Another tweeted: "Scott seems to be keeping a close eye on carla and chelsey."
A third added: "I saw that sneaky side eye from scott, i can guarantee ya he knows chelsey somehow."
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Piers Morgan's wife Celia Walden makes a cheeky dig during romantic picnic

Sheepish Piers Morgan could n't even escape stick from his wife Celia Walden as they headed out out for a cute picnic together .
The couple enjoyed some Saturday sunshine in London stocked up on food and booze and headed to a park .
Holding up a Peter Rabbit plate with the words `` Now run along and do n't get into mischief '' , Piers ' other half did n't miss the opportunity to give him a little kick .
Posting the photo on Instagram , she wrote : `` That ship has sailed . ''
Holding up a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roll , some predictable comments soon came his way .
`` Is it a Greggs vegan one ? ''
one teased after his on-going war against the product .
The poking did n't stop there as one fan reminded him of Arsenal 's defeat to Brighton an hour earlier .
Piers is on his best behaviour after revealing police pulled him over earlier this month .
He was caught speeding minutes before he turned up to a celebrity golf tournament in Hemel Hempstead on June 5 .
The Good Morning Britain host was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight-challenge charity event at the Centurion Club .
Police pulled him over as he approached the course and he says they were right to stop him .
Writing in the Mail on Sunday 's Event magazine , Piers admitted : `` Things didn ’ t start well when I was stopped for speeding a mile from the club .
`` It was a fair cop – I did toy with pulling a Dominic Cummings-style ‘ I was only testing my eyesight ’ excuse , but thought better of it . ''
Not that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criticism .
Piers attracted 397 complaints from viewers in one week , according to Ofcom .
And 264 of them were for one of his trademark rants - this time Boris Johnson was at the receiving end of his assessment .

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The Good Morning Britain host, 55, has revealed he was caught speeding earlier this month - now his wife has stuck the boot in as they spent some time together this weekend
Sheepish Piers Morgan couldn't even escape stick from his wife Celia Walden as they headed out out for a cute picnic together.
The couple enjoyed some Saturday sunshine in London stocked up on food and booze and headed to a park.
Holding up a Peter Rabbit plate with the words "Now run along and don't get into mischief", Piers' other half didn't miss the opportunity to give him a little kick.
Posting the photo on Instagram, she wrote: "That ship has sailed."
Holding up a pricey bottle of wife and a sausage roll, some predictable comments soon came his way.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Is it a Greggs vegan one?" one teased after his on-going war against the product.
The poking didn't stop there as one fan reminded him of Arsenal's defeat to Brighton an hour earlier.
Piers is on his best behaviour after revealing police pulled him over earlier this month.
He was caught speeding minutes before he turned up to a celebrity golf tournament in Hemel Hempstead on June 5.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Good Morning Britain host was blue lighted before the Paddy Power's eight-challenge charity event at the Centurion Club.
Police pulled him over as he approached the course and he says they were right to stop him.
Writing in the Mail on Sunday's Event magazine, Piers admitted: "Things didn’t start well when I was stopped for speeding a mile from the club.
"It was a fair cop – I did toy with pulling a Dominic Cummings-style ‘I was only testing my eyesight’ excuse, but thought better of it."
Not that Piers has even been too bothered by criticism.
Piers attracted 397 complaints from viewers in one week, according to Ofcom.
And 264 of them were for one of his trademark rants - this time Boris Johnson was at the receiving end of his assessment.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Jurgen Klopp's message to Marcus Rashford after school meals victory

Jurgen Klopp has said Marcus Rashford 's campaign to ensure children receive free school meals was `` unbelievable '' .
The Liverpool boss was hugely impressed by the efforts of the Manchester United striker and claimed he `` could n't respect him more '' .
Rashford wrote an open letter to the government asking them to extend free school meal vouchers throughout the summer .
The scheme was originally scrapped before Prime Minister Boris Johnson performed a u-turn .
Rashford 's efforts will ensure 1.3m children do n't go hungry in the coming months and Klopp has heaped praise on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have to say , I could n't respect more what you did - it 's unbelievable , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` It 's a bit of a shame you had to do it , but still unbelievable that you did it .
It really shows that a person - not alone - but with his name and his effort can change really important things .
We are all part of society and we are all involved in that . ''
The Englishman 's gesture comes at a time when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Black Lives Matter movement .
There has been a call to see more diversity in senior positions within football .
And Klopp has echoed that sentiment , but wants to see it transcend outside of football and into society .
`` I think equality should be in all parts of society , not just in football , '' he added .
`` You can see at each level there are so many smart people out there and the last thing you should look for is the colour of someone 's skin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do with your skin colour , it has only to do with who you are and you do n't have to be smart you can be likeable , lovable , you can be funny or whatever .
It has nothing to do with your skin colour .
`` For us in football it is the most natural thing .
I struggle a little bit to talk about it because we live it completely different .
For us they are all the same , absolutely the same .
So if there is one thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this . ''

Jurgen Klopp has praised Marcus Rashford after his campaign for free school meals for children was successful
Jurgen Klopp has said Marcus Rashford's campaign to ensure children receive free school meals was "unbelievable".
The Liverpool boss was hugely impressed by the efforts of the Manchester United striker and claimed he "couldn't respect him more".
Rashford wrote an open letter to the government asking them to extend free school meal vouchers throughout the summer.
The scheme was originally scrapped before Prime Minister Boris Johnson performed a u-turn.
Rashford's efforts will ensure 1.3m children don't go hungry in the coming months and Klopp has heaped praise on the 22-year-old.
"Marcus Rashford, I have to say, I couldn't respect more what you did - it's unbelievable," he told Sky Sports.
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"It's a bit of a shame you had to do it, but still unbelievable that you did it. It really shows that a person - not alone - but with his name and his effort can change really important things. We are all part of society and we are all involved in that."
The Englishman's gesture comes at a time when racial inequality has been highlighted once again by the Black Lives Matter movement.
There has been a call to see more diversity in senior positions within football.
And Klopp has echoed that sentiment, but wants to see it transcend outside of football and into society.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I think equality should be in all parts of society, not just in football," he added. "You can see at each level there are so many smart people out there and the last thing you should look for is the colour of someone's skin.
"Being smart has nothing to do with your skin colour, it has only to do with who you are and you don't have to be smart you can be likeable, lovable, you can be funny or whatever. It has nothing to do with your skin colour.
"For us in football it is the most natural thing. I struggle a little bit to talk about it because we live it completely different. For us they are all the same, absolutely the same. So if there is one thing you can learn from football it is this."


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Chloe Ferry throws wild Ibiza-style pool party with cocktails and DJ

The Geordie Shore star , 24 , invited a bunch of mates around to her house to celebrate her new home with cocktails and DJ .
The living room was packed with balloons and streamers , and she served her guests fancy cocktails .
She opted for a black and silver theme , with matching decorations and a huge cake with `` New Home ' emblazoned on the side , while the table was covered with snacks from olives to sushi rolls .
Chloe has a hot tub in her garden and she videoed herself lounging in the water with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she filmed herself prepping for the party and Chloe revealed she was going for an Ibiza theme - modelling the bash after famous island hotspot O Beach .
She explained : `` I 've bought this basket from Ikea , I 'm going to put it next to my hot tub ... '' Get some towels and roll them up and pretend it 's like Ocean Beach .
I think it looks really good . ''
Another video showed a DJ standing behind the bar blasting out party tunes .
During the bash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a blue bikini after shedding around two stone .
She said recently : `` Now , I 'm body confident in my own skin and happy with the way I look , physically and mentally .
`` I ’ m finally feeling great !
If I can do it so can you , and I want to be there to help anyone feeling that they ca n't . ''
The telly star moved into the house months ago , but she 's been unable to properly celebrate the milestone due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to her first home at the start of the year .
The property boasts a cinema style lounge , a plush custom-designed kitchen and even a home gym .
The telly star is estimated to be worth around £1million from her reality TV career and endorsement deals .

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Georgie Shore star Chloe Ferry celebrated her new home by inviting a group of friends over for a wild party yesterday - complete with hot tub, balloons, cocktails and a DJ
Chloe Ferry threw a wild Ibiza-style pool party at her home yesterday.
The Geordie Shore star, 24, invited a bunch of mates around to her house to celebrate her new home with cocktails and DJ.
The living room was packed with balloons and streamers, and she served her guests fancy cocktails.
She opted for a black and silver theme, with matching decorations and a huge cake with "New Home' emblazoned on the side, while the table was covered with snacks from olives to sushi rolls.
Chloe has a hot tub in her garden and she videoed herself lounging in the water with three of her pals.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Yesterday, she filmed herself prepping for the party and Chloe revealed she was going for an Ibiza theme - modelling the bash after famous island hotspot O Beach.
She explained: "I've bought this basket from Ikea, I'm going to put it next to my hot tub...
"Get some towels and roll them up and pretend it's like Ocean Beach. I think it looks really good."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Another video showed a DJ standing behind the bar blasting out party tunes.
During the bash, Chloe showed off her incredible body in a blue bikini after shedding around two stone.
She said recently: "Now, I'm body confident in my own skin and happy with the way I look, physically and mentally.
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I’m finally feeling great! If I can do it so can you, and I want to be there to help anyone feeling that they can't."
The telly star moved into the house months ago, but she's been unable to properly celebrate the milestone due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Chloe got the keys to her first home at the start of the year.
The property boasts a cinema style lounge, a plush custom-designed kitchen and even a home gym.
The telly star is estimated to be worth around £1million from her reality TV career and endorsement deals.


thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Neville's brutal barb at Jamie Carragher after ex-Reds' Dejan Lovren comment

Gary Neville had a brutal putdown for Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender said Dejan Lovren was the weak link in the Premier League leaders ' defence .
Lovren played alongside Virgil van Dijk at centre-half in Liverpool 's 0-0 draw at Everton on Sunday , and during the coverage Carragher said opposing sides should target the Croatian defender .
Carragher and Neville were great rivals throughout the 1990s and noughties , with the former spending his entire playing career at Liverpool and the latter doing the same at Manchester United .
So when Carragher identified Lovren as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fellow pundit Neville was quick with a jibe at his former England teammate .
During Sky Sports ' coverage of the match , Carragher said `` the right decision '' for Everton would be `` to play off Lovren '' .
But Neville hilariously hit back , saying : `` That 's what we used to say about you '' .
Both players gave legendary service to their clubs over long careers , but Neville will always have the bragging rights over his Sky Sports colleague in terms of their respective playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ titles , two Champions Leagues , three FA Cups and the Club World Cup , among other trophies , while playing for the Sir Alex Ferguson side which dominated English football for two decades .
He was also England 's first-choice right-back for more than 10 years .
Carragher 's trophy haul ca n't quite compare to Neville 's , although it was nonetheless impressive , featuring the 2005 Champions League triumph , the UEFA Cup , two UEFA Super Cups , two FA Cups and three League Cups .
But having been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 16 seasons and found hid best form at centre-back , Carragher said Lovren was often `` too emotional '' for the position .
`` He 's too emotional , that 's always been his problem , '' Carragher said of the 30-year-old .
`` He always feels he has to win a fight , has to win a challenge .
`` I used to play that position as a centre-back and at times you have to accept someone may be stronger and quicker .
`` You have to get yourself in positions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said before they were too often they were putting the ball right down Virgil van Dijk 's throat but as soon as Lovren 's come on they 've been hitting that channel and that is the channel to hit . ''
Liverpool 's draw with Everton on Sunday leaves Jurgen Klopp 's side needing a maximum of five points from their remaining nine games to clinch a 19th top-flight title , and the club 's first in 30 years .
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Former Man Utd man Neville was quick with a putdown for his old Liverpool rival after Carragher singled out Lovren as the weak link in the Premier League leaders' defence
Gary Neville had a brutal putdown for Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender said Dejan Lovren was the weak link in the Premier League leaders' defence.
Lovren played alongside Virgil van Dijk at centre-half in Liverpool's 0-0 draw at Everton on Sunday, and during the coverage Carragher said opposing sides should target the Croatian defender.
Carragher and Neville were great rivals throughout the 1990s and noughties, with the former spending his entire playing career at Liverpool and the latter doing the same at Manchester United.
So when Carragher identified Lovren as the weakness in Liverpool's defence on Sunday, fellow pundit Neville was quick with a jibe at his former England teammate.
During Sky Sports' coverage of the match, Carragher said "the right decision" for Everton would be "to play off Lovren".
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But Neville hilariously hit back, saying: "That's what we used to say about you".
Both players gave legendary service to their clubs over long careers, but Neville will always have the bragging rights over his Sky Sports colleague in terms of their respective playing careers.
Neville won eight Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, three FA Cups and the Club World Cup, among other trophies, while playing for the Sir Alex Ferguson side which dominated English football for two decades.
He was also England's first-choice right-back for more than 10 years.
Carragher's trophy haul can't quite compare to Neville's, although it was nonetheless impressive, featuring the 2005 Champions League triumph, the UEFA Cup, two UEFA Super Cups, two FA Cups and three League Cups.
But having been a rock in Liverpool's defence for 16 seasons and found hid best form at centre-back, Carragher said Lovren was often "too emotional" for the position.
"He's too emotional, that's always been his problem," Carragher said of the 30-year-old.
"He always feels he has to win a fight, has to win a challenge.
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"I used to play that position as a centre-back and at times you have to accept someone may be stronger and quicker.
"You have to get yourself in positions and try and hold them up.
"I said before they were too often they were putting the ball right down Virgil van Dijk's throat but as soon as Lovren's come on they've been hitting that channel and that is the channel to hit."
Liverpool's draw with Everton on Sunday leaves Jurgen Klopp's side needing a maximum of five points from their remaining nine games to clinch a 19th top-flight title, and the club's first in 30 years.
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thedailymirror--2020-06-22--Kim Kardashian pays emotional tribute to dad with cute throwback on Father's Day

Kim Kardashian has posted an emotional message on Father 's Day as she remembers late dad Robert .
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardahsians star shared a sweet throwback snap of her and sister Kourtney as young children , as they cuddle in to their father .
Kim labelled him the `` ultimate dad '' as she lamented his death , nearly 17 years previously .
Captioning the photo , Kim wrote : `` How I wish you were here to celebrate Father ’ s Day together !
Happy Heavenly Fathers Day to the ultimate dad of all time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came to national prominence when he was defence attorney for OJ Simpson , a close friend , during his murder trial in 1995 .
He died on September 30 , 2003 just two months after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer .
Robert was aged 59 .
In February , Kim led tributes from her sisters on what would have been Robert 's 76th birthday .
Posting a black and white throwback snap of her with Robert , she wrote then : `` Miss you beyond understanding .
Wish you were here to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shut down rumours that there are cracks growing in her marriage to rapper Kanye West .
The coronavirus lockdown period had reportedly taken a heavy toll on their relationship but she defied her critics with a gushing post about Kanye 's dad skills on Father 's Day .
Kim celebrated Kanye , 43 , by sharing a sweet family picture of them with their kids North , seven , Saint , four , Chicago , two , and Psalm , one .
She wrote : `` Happy Fathers Day to the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for making life so much fun !
You give our kids the most awesome life !
I love you so much !
!
! ''
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Kim Kardashian has wished her late father was still with her in an emotional message as she shared a sweet throwback pic of Robert with Kim and sister Kourtney
Kim Kardashian has posted an emotional message on Father's Day as she remembers late dad Robert.
The 39-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardahsians star shared a sweet throwback snap of her and sister Kourtney as young children, as they cuddle in to their father.
Kim labelled him the "ultimate dad" as she lamented his death, nearly 17 years previously.
Captioning the photo, Kim wrote: "How I wish you were here to celebrate Father’s Day together! Happy Heavenly Fathers Day to the ultimate dad of all time!"
The reality star's dad came to national prominence when he was defence attorney for OJ Simpson, a close friend, during his murder trial in 1995.
Image: Kim Kardashian/Instagram) Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
He died on September 30, 2003 just two months after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Robert was aged 59.
In February, Kim led tributes from her sisters on what would have been Robert's 76th birthday.
Posting a black and white throwback snap of her with Robert, she wrote then: "Miss you beyond understanding. Wish you were here to see it all!"
Kim also continued to shut down rumours that there are cracks growing in her marriage to rapper Kanye West.
The coronavirus lockdown period had reportedly taken a heavy toll on their relationship but she defied her critics with a gushing post about Kanye's dad skills on Father's Day.
Kim celebrated Kanye, 43, by sharing a sweet family picture of them with their kids North, seven, Saint, four, Chicago, two, and Psalm, one.
Image: Kim Kardashian/Instagram) Kim Kardashian/Instagram)
She wrote: "Happy Fathers Day to the best dad!!!! Thank you for making life so much fun! You give our kids the most awesome life! I love you so much!!!"
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thedailymirror--2020-06-22--William and Harry's relationship 'devastatingly broke down in last 18 months'

The relationship between Prince William and Harry began to deteriorate two years ago , a forthcoming book claims .
The latest insider book on the royal family , 'Battle of Brothers ' , delves deep into the rumoured rift between the royal siblings .
Prince Harry hinted at a growing chasm between himself and his brother ahead of his bombshell split from the royal family earlier this year .
He and wife Meghan Markle gave emotional interviews during their Africa royal tour , in which Harry hinted that the pair were going down different paths in life .
But royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wife Kate Middleton and the Sussexes deepened before Megxit .
Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal life and took baby Archie to Canada , sending shockwaves through the royal family earlier this year .
They had since moved to Los Angeles , to be closer to Meghan 's mum during the United States ' coronavirus lockdown .
In the upcoming book Battle of Brothers : William and Harry — the Friendship and the Feuds , biographer Robert Lacey will lay bare the rift between the princes , according to a press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , due to be released in October , will examine the 'heir and spare ' dynamic that is said to have dogged Britain 's royal siblings throughout the history of the monarchy .
Mr Lacey is a historical consultant for Netflix 's hite series The Crown as well as the author of Majesty , a 1977 study of Queen Elizabeth .
According to the teaser for the book , it will chart 18 months of trouble between Prince Charles ' sons .
“ Much reported on but little understood , Diana ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ birth .
Raised to be the closest of brothers , the last 18 months has seen a devastating breakdown of their once unbreakable bond , ” the book ’ s yet-to-be-released synopsis reportedly says .
“ With an unrivalled knowledge of court life and access to impeccable sources , Robert Lacey investigates the untold reality of the brothers ’ relationship , explaining what happened when two sons were raised for vastly different futures and showing how the seeds of damage were sown as their parents ’ marriage unravelled.
” According to People , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate 's roles in the brothers ' relationship in recent years .
It also claims to shed more light on why the Sussexes decided to abandon royal life .
The pair have publicly said they wanted to step out of the royal spotlight and embark on a new , financially independent life .
They also sought permission from the Queen to divide their time between Britain , and their new life abroad .
The fallout has been tumultuous , as Buckingham Palace was forced with the pair over their future in the latest @ @ @ @ @ @

Prince Harry hinted at a growing chasm between himself and his brother ahead of his bombshell split from the royal family earlier this year, when he moved to Canada
Prince William and Harry's relationship 'devastatingly broke down in last 18 months'
The relationship between Prince William and Harry began to deteriorate two years ago, a forthcoming book claims.
The latest insider book on the royal family, 'Battle of Brothers', delves deep into the rumoured rift between the royal siblings.
Prince Harry hinted at a growing chasm between himself and his brother ahead of his bombshell split from the royal family earlier this year.
He and wife Meghan Markle gave emotional interviews during their Africa royal tour, in which Harry hinted that the pair were going down different paths in life.
But royal watchers have claimed the split between William and wife Kate Middleton and the Sussexes deepened before Megxit.
Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal life and took baby Archie to Canada, sending shockwaves through the royal family earlier this year.
They had since moved to Los Angeles, to be closer to Meghan's mum during the United States' coronavirus lockdown.
In the upcoming book Battle of Brothers: William and Harry — the Friendship and the Feuds, biographer Robert Lacey will lay bare the rift between the princes, according to a press release obtained by People.
The book, due to be released in October, will examine the 'heir and spare' dynamic that is said to have dogged Britain's royal siblings throughout the history of the monarchy.
Mr Lacey is a historical consultant for Netflix's hite series The Crown as well as the author of Majesty, a 1977 study of Queen Elizabeth.
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According to the teaser for the book, it will chart 18 months of trouble between Prince Charles' sons.
“Much reported on but little understood, Diana’s boys have lived under constant scrutiny since birth. Raised to be the closest of brothers, the last 18 months has seen a devastating breakdown of their once unbreakable bond,” the book’s yet-to-be-released synopsis reportedly says.
“With an unrivalled knowledge of court life and access to impeccable sources, Robert Lacey investigates the untold reality of the brothers’ relationship, explaining what happened when two sons were raised for vastly different futures and showing how the seeds of damage were sown as their parents’ marriage unravelled.”
According to People, the book will also address Meghan and Kate's roles in the brothers' relationship in recent years.
It also claims to shed more light on why the Sussexes decided to abandon royal life.
The pair have publicly said they wanted to step out of the royal spotlight and embark on a new, financially independent life.
They also sought permission from the Queen to divide their time between Britain, and their new life abroad.
The fallout has been tumultuous, as Buckingham Palace was forced with the pair over their future in the latest rocky period for the monarchy.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Roma 'make breakthrough' in talks with Man Utd over Chris Smalling transfer

Roma have reportedly made a breakthrough in their negotiations with Manchester United to keep Chris Smalling for next season .
Centre-half Smalling has rejuvenated his career on a season-long loan with the Serie A club , having become a fans ' favourite after making 28 appearances and helping Roma keep nine clean sheets .
The 30-year-old - who has also scored two goals for the Italian side - is believed to be keen on staying , having recently said he had always fancied the challenge of playing abroad .
With Roma hit hard by the financial impact of coronavirus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's £22million valuation of Smalling - who has also been on Arsenal 's radar .
But the two sides are edging closer to agreeing a permanent switch after a breakthrough in negotiations , according to Football Italia .
Under the plans , the former England defender would return to Roma on another loan next season , with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a fee in the region of £15-£16m .
The agreement is effectively a permanent transfer , but with the payment deferred for a year - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United had originally set .
Smalling recently told The Times he had always been keen on the idea of testing himself in another country .
`` Some English players have gone abroad but not many , '' he said .
`` It was a challenge that I wanted to take .
I ’ m someone who definitely lives by not having any regrets .
I like new things maybe out of my comfort zone and show people that anything is possible .
`` I obviously enjoy my football , I enjoy my life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that . ''
Serie A returned on Saturday , with fifth-placed Roma set to resume their campaign at home to Sampdoria on Wednesday evening .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Smalling has rejuvenated his career on loan at Roma and has also been on Arsenal's radar, but the Serie A club are set to agree a deal to keep the Man Utd defender for next season
Roma have reportedly made a breakthrough in their negotiations with Manchester United to keep Chris Smalling for next season.
Centre-half Smalling has rejuvenated his career on a season-long loan with the Serie A club, having become a fans' favourite after making 28 appearances and helping Roma keep nine clean sheets.
The 30-year-old - who has also scored two goals for the Italian side - is believed to be keen on staying, having recently said he had always fancied the challenge of playing abroad.
With Roma hit hard by the financial impact of coronavirus, the club were struggling to meet United's £22million valuation of Smalling - who has also been on Arsenal's radar.
But the two sides are edging closer to agreeing a permanent switch after a breakthrough in negotiations, according to Football Italia.
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Under the plans, the former England defender would return to Roma on another loan next season, with an obligation to buy at the end of the season for a fee in the region of £15-£16m.
The agreement is effectively a permanent transfer, but with the payment deferred for a year - and also at a price lower than United had originally set.
Smalling recently told The Times he had always been keen on the idea of testing himself in another country.
"Some English players have gone abroad but not many," he said.
"It was a challenge that I wanted to take. I’m someone who definitely lives by not having any regrets. I like new things maybe out of my comfort zone and show people that anything is possible.
"I obviously enjoy my football, I enjoy my life and I try to maximise all of that."
Serie A returned on Saturday, with fifth-placed Roma set to resume their campaign at home to Sampdoria on Wednesday evening.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Reading terror suspect left prison 16 days before park attack that killed three

A man suspected of carrying out the Reading terror attack is understood to have left prison just weeks earlier .
Khairi Saadallah is believed to have been freed from HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire 16 days before the deadly attack in Forbury Gardens on Saturday .
The 25-year-old is being held by counter-terror police after three died and more were wounded in the stabbing in the public park .
The Libyan national , who moved to the UK as a refugee , is being quizzed by police , who are treating the incident as a terror attack .
He is alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack in the broad daylight attack in the gardens in Reading 's town centre .
Witnesses told how a man with a “ five-inch knife ” targeted groups of people sitting in the park , before being tackled to the ground by an unarmed officer .
History teacher James Furlong was among those who died in the attack .
He was head of history and government and politics at the Holt School in nearby Wokingham .
James ’ parents Gary and Janet said : “ He was a wonderful man .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was the best son , brother , uncle and partner you could wish for .
The other two victims have yet to be named .
The Sun reports that Saadallah had been on a MI5 watch-list after expressing interest in travelling to Syria to fight .
But Saadallah 's cousin said that the 25-year-old drank and socialised and had Christian tattoos including a crucifix , and had feared Islamic extremists in Libya due to his lifestyle .
The relative claimed he had claimed asylum in Britain because he believed his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who is still in Libya , suggested Saadallah has converted to Christianity since settling in Reading after spending time in Manchester .
He had been living at a temporary council home in Basingstoke Rd , on the outskirts of Reading , which was raided by police following the park attack .
Saadallah is believed to have become radicalised by accessing online Islamist propaganda , according to the Sun .
He had been placed on an MI5 'long list ' but investigators ruled his interest was merely 'aspirational . '
He had offended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a string of convictions for non-terror offences .
He was reportedly unable to be deported to Libya due to human rights laws that prohibit sending people back to 'failed states . '
He left prison 16 days before the park attack , a source confirmed to the Mirror Online .
The Sun reports he had served less than half of his sentence before being released on licence .
The newspaper reports the probation service struggled to engage with Saadallah amid the coronavirus lockdown , which is requiring social distancing .
The Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Counter-terror police have declared the attack a terror incident , but said they are also making inquiries focused on mental health .

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Khairi Saadallah had reportedly been released from HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire just weeks before three people were stabbed to death in a terror attack in Forbury Gardens, Reading
Reading terror suspect left prison 16 days before park attack that killed three
A man suspected of carrying out the Reading terror attack is understood to have left prison just weeks earlier.
Khairi Saadallah is believed to have been freed from HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire 16 days before the deadly attack in Forbury Gardens on Saturday.
The 25-year-old is being held by counter-terror police after three died and more were wounded in the stabbing in the public park.
The Libyan national, who moved to the UK as a refugee, is being quizzed by police, who are treating the incident as a terror attack.
He is alleged to have knifed twelve people in the attack in the broad daylight attack in the gardens in Reading's town centre.
Witnesses told how a man with a “five-inch knife” targeted groups of people sitting in the park, before being tackled to the ground by an unarmed officer.
History teacher James Furlong was among those who died in the attack.
He was head of history and government and politics at the Holt School in nearby Wokingham.
James’ parents Gary and Janet said: “He was a wonderful man. He was beautiful, intelligent, honest and fun. He was the best son, brother, uncle and partner you could wish for.
The other two victims have yet to be named.
The Sun reports that Saadallah had been on a MI5 watch-list after expressing interest in travelling to Syria to fight.
Image: Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd) Vagner Vidal/Hyde News & Pictures Ltd)
But Saadallah's cousin said that the 25-year-old drank and socialised and had Christian tattoos including a crucifix, and had feared Islamic extremists in Libya due to his lifestyle.
The relative claimed he had claimed asylum in Britain because he believed his own life was under threat.
The relative, who is still in Libya, suggested Saadallah has converted to Christianity since settling in Reading after spending time in Manchester.
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He had been living at a temporary council home in Basingstoke Rd, on the outskirts of Reading, which was raided by police following the park attack.
Saadallah is believed to have become radicalised by accessing online Islamist propaganda, according to the Sun.
He had been placed on an MI5 'long list' but investigators ruled his interest was merely 'aspirational.'
Image: PA) PA)
He had offended in the UK previously, and had a string of convictions for non-terror offences.
He was reportedly unable to be deported to Libya due to human rights laws that prohibit sending people back to 'failed states.'
He left prison 16 days before the park attack, a source confirmed to the Mirror Online.
The Sun reports he had served less than half of his sentence before being released on licence.
Image: PA) PA)
The newspaper reports the probation service struggled to engage with Saadallah amid the coronavirus lockdown, which is requiring social distancing.
The Department of Justice has been approached for comment.
Counter-terror police have declared the attack a terror incident, but said they are also making inquiries focused on mental health.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Anton Du Beke says it would be ‘difficult’ to leave wife and kids for Strictly

Strictly professional dancer Anton Du Beke has opened up about his concerns over the future of the show , as it could require him to quarantine from his family .
Anton has been married to wife Hannah Summers since 2017 , and they share three-year-old twins George and Henrietta .
The dancer also opened up about the terrifying moment his son was rushed to hospital for an operation , with his mum staying at his bedside and then Anton swapping over .
In a new interview with HELLO !
, Anton discussed potential plans to put contestants up in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their families , so they could film during the lockdown .
He confirmed this was the `` provisionally pencilled in '' plan for the 2020 series of the show , explaining : “ Everything else is contingencies but we ’ re waiting for instructions and the situation is massively fluid at the moment so we will see what happens.
” He added : “ It will be lovely to be with my Strictly family – they are terrific and I love them all – but without Hannah and the children will be difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together .
“ I ’ m hoping we ’ re not going to have to do it but we will wait and see.
” Anton said he was loving his time in isolation with his wife and children , spending quality time together in their Buckinghamshire home .
He spoke of his terror when George was recently rushed to hospital with an abscess on his leg .
Hannah stayed overnight by his bedside for the first night while Anton took care of their daughter , and they swapped around the second night .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ his son going under general anaesthetic , but the proud dad gushed that George was `` amazing and so calm '' .
He said the doctors were impressed with George 's bravery , and he is recovering fantastically .
* The full interview is in HELLO !
and is out now .

MOTSI MABUSE TALKS ABOUT THE RETURN OF STRICTLY TO OUR SCREENS
MOTSI MABUSE TALKS ABOUT THE RETURN OF STRICTLY TO OUR SCREENS
Anton Du Beke opened up on his fears over the Strictly Come Dancing plans to have contestants and professionals isolate in hotel together
Anton Du Beke says it would be ‘difficult’ to leave wife and kids for Strictly
Strictly professional dancer Anton Du Beke has opened up about his concerns over the future of the show, as it could require him to quarantine from his family.
Anton has been married to wife Hannah Summers since 2017, and they share three-year-old twins George and Henrietta.
The dancer also opened up about the terrifying moment his son was rushed to hospital for an operation, with his mum staying at his bedside and then Anton swapping over.
In a new interview with HELLO!, Anton discussed potential plans to put contestants up in a hotel for a month, away from their families, so they could film during the lockdown.
He confirmed this was the "provisionally pencilled in" plan for the 2020 series of the show, explaining: “Everything else is contingencies but we’re waiting for instructions and the situation is massively fluid at the moment so we will see what happens.”
He added: “It will be lovely to be with my Strictly family – they are terrific and I love them all – but without Hannah and the children will be difficult, especially after having all this time together.
“I’m hoping we’re not going to have to do it but we will wait and see.”
Image: BBC/Ray Burmiston) BBC/Ray Burmiston)
Anton said he was loving his time in isolation with his wife and children, spending quality time together in their Buckinghamshire home.
He spoke of his terror when George was recently rushed to hospital with an abscess on his leg.
Hannah stayed overnight by his bedside for the first night while Anton took care of their daughter, and they swapped around the second night.
Anton said it was particularly hard seeing his son going under general anaesthetic, but the proud dad gushed that George was "amazing and so calm".
He said the doctors were impressed with George's bravery, and he is recovering fantastically.
* The full interview is in HELLO! and is out now.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Cash-strapped councils in poorer areas 'hit hardest by coronavirus', study warns

Councils in hard-up areas are more likely to see increases in demand for their services if poorer families are hit harder by the coronavirus crisis , a report warns today .
More deprived communities have populations likely to be more vulnerable to the health and social impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic , the Institute for Fiscal Studies says .
Rates of mental illness are more than 1.5 times higher in the most deprived tenth than the least deprived tenth , and around twice as high in places such as Manchester and Hackney , London , than in Wokingham , Berks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Child poverty and housing difficulties are also significantly higher in more deprived parts of England .
IFS research economist Kate Ogden said : `` Where councils serving more deprived areas look more at risk is the vulnerability of their residents to the impacts of the crisis on health and wellbeing given high pre-existing prevalence of mental ill health , housing difficulties , interactions with children 's services and child poverty .
`` This is likely to push up their spending needs into the longer term . ''
Researchers urged the Government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
IFS associate director David Phillips said ministers “ should bear the complex patterns of risk and resilience our report finds in mind when deciding its next steps with local government funding ” .
He added : “ Big differences in financial risk and significant variation in the reserves councils hold mean the Government should also consider temporarily relaxing the rules that prevent councils from borrowing to cover day-to-day spending .
“ If it does not , difficulty in targeting funding means it will either have to provide more funding to the sector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step in to provide specific support for councils that are particularly struggling .
“ Otherwise there is the risk that some councils could have to impose restrictions on all but the most essential expenditure . ''
The Government has given English councils £3.2billion extra to help them through the crisis .
But local authorities have warned another £6bn could be needed .
Shadow Communities Secretary Steve Reed said : “ The funding that councils have received is nowhere near enough to cover the cost of getting communities through this crisis .
“ Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will hit poorer areas hardest .
“ By law , councils will be forced to make devastating in-year cuts that will see frail older people denied care , libraries and leisure centres shut for good and bins left un-emptied.
” A Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government spokeswoman said : “ We ’ re giving councils an unprecedented package of support , including £3.2bn emergency funding , to tackle the pressures they have told us they ’ re facing .
“ This is on top of a £2.9bn increase in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – the biggest annual real-terms increase in a decade .
“ We will continue to work closely with councils as they support their communities through this national emergency and we are working on a comprehensive plan to ensure councils ’ financial sustainability over the coming year .
”

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More deprived communities have populations likely to be more vulnerable to the health and social impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says
Cash-strapped councils in poorer areas will be hit hardest by coronavirus, study warns
Councils in hard-up areas are more likely to see increases in demand for their services if poorer families are hit harder by the coronavirus crisis, a report warns today.
More deprived communities have populations likely to be more vulnerable to the health and social impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Rates of mental illness are more than 1.5 times higher in the most deprived tenth than the least deprived tenth, and around twice as high in places such as Manchester and Hackney, London, than in Wokingham, Berks – the least deprived council in England.
Child poverty and housing difficulties are also significantly higher in more deprived parts of England.
IFS research economist Kate Ogden said: "Where councils serving more deprived areas look more at risk is the vulnerability of their residents to the impacts of the crisis on health and wellbeing given high pre-existing prevalence of mental ill health, housing difficulties, interactions with children's services and child poverty.
"This is likely to push up their spending needs into the longer term."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Researchers urged the Government to consider easing borrowing rules for town halls.
IFS associate director David Phillips said ministers “should bear the complex patterns of risk and resilience our report finds in mind when deciding its next steps with local government funding”.
He added: “Big differences in financial risk and significant variation in the reserves councils hold mean the Government should also consider temporarily relaxing the rules that prevent councils from borrowing to cover day-to-day spending.
“If it does not, difficulty in targeting funding means it will either have to provide more funding to the sector as a whole than is necessary or step in to provide specific support for councils that are particularly struggling.
“Otherwise there is the risk that some councils could have to impose restrictions on all but the most essential expenditure."
The Government has given English councils £3.2billion extra to help them through the crisis.
But local authorities have warned another £6bn could be needed.
Shadow Communities Secretary Steve Reed said: “The funding that councils have received is nowhere near enough to cover the cost of getting communities through this crisis.
“Now councils face a massive financial black hole that will hit poorer areas hardest.
“By law, councils will be forced to make devastating in-year cuts that will see frail older people denied care, libraries and leisure centres shut for good and bins left un-emptied.”
A Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government spokeswoman said: “We’re giving councils an unprecedented package of support, including £3.2bn emergency funding, to tackle the pressures they have told us they’re facing.
“This is on top of a £2.9bn increase in councils’ core spending power this year – the biggest annual real-terms increase in a decade.
“We will continue to work closely with councils as they support their communities through this national emergency and we are working on a comprehensive plan to ensure councils’ financial sustainability over the coming year.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Raise benefits for those not yet on Universal Credit, MPs demand

Welfare payments should rise for claimants yet to switch to Universal Credit , a report says today .
While rates of standard Universal Credit – the Government 's flagship benefit overhaul – and basic working tax credits have been hiked by £20 a week for 12 months , those yet to move to the new system have not received an uplift .
Ministers should raise rates for “ legacy benefits ” , according to the Work and Pensions Committee .
Chairman Stephen Timms said : “ People on legacy benefits-including disabled people , carers and people with young families , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It 's now time for the Government to redress that balance and increase legacy benefits too .
“ It 's simply not right for people to miss out on support just because they happen , through no fault of their own , to be claiming the 'wrong ' kind of benefit.
” In a report , the committee said it was `` unacceptable '' that people have been left to face hardship without the equivalent help `` simply because of the outdated and complex way in which so-called legacy benefits are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` too inflexible and slow to adapt to support people '' during the coronavirus pandemic , according to the committee .
Citizens Advice chief executive Dame Gillian Guy said `` we strongly urge '' the Government to accept the recommendations , warning `` it 's been people in the most vulnerable circumstances who 've been hardest hit '' by the crisis .
Disability Benefits Consortium policy co-chairwoman Anastasia Berry said disabled people “ are being forced to choose between food , heating and medication , and this simply can not continue ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager of the MS Society , said : “ It comes as no surprise that the Work and Pensions Select Committee are calling for this change .
“ This adds to the mounting pressure on Boris Johnson ’ s Government to recognise its discrimination and extend the emergency £20 increase to all out of work benefits .
“ Over 116,000 people have signed our petition calling on the Government to make this change , and various other bodies have recommended it too .
“ We know this will all be encouraging to everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need action from the Government now.
” A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said : `` We rolled out measures that could be quickly and effectively put into place and that benefited those facing the most financial disruption .
`` There have been more than 2.4 million new claims for Universal Credit since March 16 and the system has stood up to the test in a way which the paper-based legacy benefit system could not have , ensuring around 90 % of people are paid in full and on time.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of changes to legacy and other working age benefits , such as increasing certain entitlements such as Local Housing Allowance , and introduced a range of additional measures to provide financial protection for those affected by Covid-19 ” , he added .

The system has been "too inflexible and slow to adapt to support people" during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the powerful committee
Welfare payments should rise for claimants yet to switch to Universal Credit, a report says today.
While rates of standard Universal Credit – the Government's flagship benefit overhaul – and basic working tax credits have been hiked by £20 a week for 12 months, those yet to move to the new system have not received an uplift.
Ministers should raise rates for “legacy benefits”, according to the Work and Pensions Committee.
Chairman Stephen Timms said: “People on legacy benefits-including disabled people, carers and people with young families, have slipped down the list of priorities.
“It's now time for the Government to redress that balance and increase legacy benefits too.
“It's simply not right for people to miss out on support just because they happen, through no fault of their own, to be claiming the 'wrong' kind of benefit.”
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
In a report, the committee said it was "unacceptable" that people have been left to face hardship without the equivalent help "simply because of the outdated and complex way in which so-called legacy benefits are administered".
The system has been "too inflexible and slow to adapt to support people" during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the committee.
Citizens Advice chief executive Dame Gillian Guy said "we strongly urge" the Government to accept the recommendations, warning "it's been people in the most vulnerable circumstances who've been hardest hit" by the crisis.
Disability Benefits Consortium policy co-chairwoman Anastasia Berry said disabled people “are being forced to choose between food, heating and medication, and this simply cannot continue”.
Ms Berry, who is also policy manager of the MS Society, said: “It comes as no surprise that the Work and Pensions Select Committee are calling for this change.
“This adds to the mounting pressure on Boris Johnson ’s Government to recognise its discrimination and extend the emergency £20 increase to all out of work benefits.
“Over 116,000 people have signed our petition calling on the Government to make this change, and various other bodies have recommended it too.
“We know this will all be encouraging to everyone in need of this support, but we need action from the Government now.”
A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman said: "We rolled out measures that could be quickly and effectively put into place and that benefited those facing the most financial disruption.
"There have been more than 2.4 million new claims for Universal Credit since March 16 and the system has stood up to the test in a way which the paper-based legacy benefit system could not have, ensuring around 90% of people are paid in full and on time.”
The department has “made a number of changes to legacy and other working age benefits, such as increasing certain entitlements such as Local Housing Allowance, and introduced a range of additional measures to provide financial protection for those affected by Covid-19”, he added.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Scrapping DFID an 'unnecessary and expensive distraction', 200 charities warn

Scrapping the overseas aid ministry is an `` unnecessary and expensive distraction '' that will harm the UK 's reputation , nearly 200 charities warned today .
Groups including Save the Children , ActionAid and Tearfund wrote to the Government asking it to reconsider rolling the Department for International Development into the Foreign Office .
The letter reads : `` Abolishing one of the world 's most effective and respected government departments at a time when the world is in need of global leadership undermines our response to Covid-19 and suggests the UK is turning its back on the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks us being less able to respond to the great challenges of our time , such as global health security and climate change . ''
The charities ' letter adds : `` This decision , taken during a global pandemic with no consultation , ahead of the review of development , diplomacy and defence and against the recent advice of the cross-party International Development Select Committee , does not enhance our reputation in the world but diminishes it . ''
Boris Johnson announced the axing of DfID last week in a move which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the department after 23 years has also come under criticism from opposition MPs and three former prime ministers , including the Conservative David Cameron .
Save the Children UK chief executive Mr Watkins said it is a `` terrible decision '' announced with `` appalling timing '' .
A Government spokeswoman said : `` As the PM has said , the merger of DfID and FCO will ensure that all of our national assets – including our aid budget and expertise – are used to safeguard British interests and values overseas .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poverty will remain central to the new department 's mission and we will continue to be guided by our responsibilities under the International Development Act , including a commitment to the target of spending 0.7 % , which is enshrined in law .
”

Groups including Save the Children, ActionAid and Tearfund wrote to the Government asking it to reconsider rolling the Department for International Development into the Foreign Office
Scrapping the overseas aid ministry is an "unnecessary and expensive distraction" that will harm the UK's reputation, nearly 200 charities warned today.
Groups including Save the Children, ActionAid and Tearfund wrote to the Government asking it to reconsider rolling the Department for International Development into the Foreign Office.
The letter reads: "Abolishing one of the world's most effective and respected government departments at a time when the world is in need of global leadership undermines our response to Covid-19 and suggests the UK is turning its back on the world's poorest people.
“It also risks us being less able to respond to the great challenges of our time, such as global health security and climate change."
The charities' letter adds: "This decision, taken during a global pandemic with no consultation, ahead of the review of development, diplomacy and defence and against the recent advice of the cross-party International Development Select Committee, does not enhance our reputation in the world but diminishes it."
Boris Johnson announced the axing of DfID last week in a move which delighted Conservative backbenchers.
The closure of the department after 23 years has also come under criticism from opposition MPs and three former prime ministers, including the Conservative David Cameron.
Save the Children UK chief executive Mr Watkins said it is a "terrible decision" announced with "appalling timing".
A Government spokeswoman said: "As the PM has said, the merger of DfID and FCO will ensure that all of our national assets – including our aid budget and expertise – are used to safeguard British interests and values overseas.
"The work of UK aid to reduce poverty will remain central to the new department's mission and we will continue to be guided by our responsibilities under the International Development Act, including a commitment to the target of spending 0.7%, which is enshrined in law.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Gail Porter emotionally dubs late Prodigy star Keith Flint the love of her life

Gail Porter has emotionally called late Prodigy star Keith Flint the love of her life .
The television presenter dated the rocker , who was tragically found dead at his home last year , between 1999 and 2000 .
One year on from his tragic death , on March 4 , 2019 , Gail has opened up about the romance in a telling chat with Louis Theroux .
Speaking on his BBC Sounds podcast Grounded , she said what happened to Keith , who died as a result of hanging , is `` terrible '' .
She said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I absolutely loved him , I miss him . ''
She said that their relationship began when they went on a blind date .
`` I was single and we went out and we did not stop laughing for the entire evening and then practically that was us together , almost for two years , '' she told Louis .
`` The good thing was , he did n't really talk about work , I did n't really talk about work , we would just go and do fun things . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Maldives together when she had to go and stay there for work .
`` He had a few wobbles but by the end of it , he was swimming every day , we were going to the gym and both of us , our mental health was just so fantastic , '' she said .
`` Of course everyone is going to be extremely happy if you 're in the Maldives , we were so lucky and then when we got back I said , 'Right , I 'm going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to work ' .
`` He just did n't get his mind back into things properly .
And he was going that way and I was like , we need to keep our minds positive and it just did n't work that way .
`` He was on a downer , I was trying to work my hardest , so it was a shame . ''
She added that things between them `` just seemed to work '' because `` Keith had his issues , like I had my issues '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to be that moment when we are going to have bad times at different times and it kind of worked that way unfortunately , '' she said .
* Grounded With Louis Theroux is available on BBC Sounds every Monday and BBC Radio 4 every Wednesday at 8pm .
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Prodigy fans continue to party in the streets after the funeral of Keith Flint
Prodigy fans continue to party in the streets after the funeral of Keith Flint
The television presenter dated the Prodigy frontman from 1999 to 2000 and was devastated by his tragic death in 2019 - she's now opened up to Louis Theroux about their romance
Gail Porter has emotionally called late Prodigy star Keith Flint the love of her life.
The television presenter dated the rocker, who was tragically found dead at his home last year, between 1999 and 2000.
One year on from his tragic death, on March 4, 2019, Gail has opened up about the romance in a telling chat with Louis Theroux.
Speaking on his BBC Sounds podcast Grounded, she said what happened to Keith, who died as a result of hanging, is "terrible".
She said: "Keith was the love of my life, I absolutely loved him, I miss him."
She said that their relationship began when they went on a blind date.
Image: PA) PA)
"I was single and we went out and we did not stop laughing for the entire evening and then practically that was us together, almost for two years," she told Louis.
"The good thing was, he didn't really talk about work, I didn't really talk about work, we would just go and do fun things."
She said that the pair later went to the Maldives together when she had to go and stay there for work.
Image: Rex) Rex)
"He had a few wobbles but by the end of it, he was swimming every day, we were going to the gym and both of us, our mental health was just so fantastic," she said.
"Of course everyone is going to be extremely happy if you're in the Maldives, we were so lucky and then when we got back I said, 'Right, I'm going to go back to work and you go back to work'.
"He just didn't get his mind back into things properly. And he was going that way and I was like, we need to keep our minds positive and it just didn't work that way.
Image: Redferns) Redferns)
"He was on a downer, I was trying to work my hardest, so it was a shame."
She added that things between them "just seemed to work" because "Keith had his issues, like I had my issues".
"But I always thought there was going to be that moment when we are going to have bad times at different times and it kind of worked that way unfortunately," she said.
* Grounded With Louis Theroux is available on BBC Sounds every Monday and BBC Radio 4 every Wednesday at 8pm.
Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--ADVERTORIAL: How a cutting edge project has been transforming people's lives in lockdown

Life in lockdown has been tough for all of us - but a pioneering new project in Suffolk has been helping to give people something positive to do which lifts their spirits .
Beautiful National Lottery-funded Carlton Marshes , managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust , has seen visitor numbers soar as people once again enjoy the bird life , fresh air and stunning wetland landscape .
As well as providing habitats for endangered species , the nature reserve is proving a wonderful way of boosting visitors ’ mental health in these difficult times .
Local people have been seeking out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help them unwind .
Gavin Durrant , 53 , who works in a printing factory , is one of those who has become hooked .
He says : “ The crisis has been getting a lot of people down , but coming here really recharges my batteries .
I ’ ve seen egrets , swans , warblers and waders . ''
Since 2019 the area near Lowestoft has been transformed into an extended 1,000-acre wildlife wonderland thanks to National Lottery funding .
And more recently they ’ ve been adding new sections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing .
Site manager Matt Gooch says : “ It ’ s good to embrace the positives .
Hopefully a bigger part of the population has gained an understanding of how important the spaces in our countryside are , not just for wildlife but for people ’ s wellbeing.
” The funding allowed the Trust to buy 400 acres of new land to expand Carlton Marshes , replacing fields of beans and wheat with a wetland environment .
Hundreds of tonnes of earth have been moved , new waterways cut and paths created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in more normal times ) enjoy the unique setting .
It 's home to thousands of birds , including lapwings , avocets and redshanks , as well as other creatures such as water voles and 28 species of dragonfly .
A state-of-the-art visitor centre and café is set to open soon , along with hides for birdwatchers at what ’ s been billed as the gateway to the Broads National Park .
Matt , 38 , who has overseen the project , says : “ It ’ s been a real success – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Many people have discovered Carlton Marshes who would not normally come down here because of their busy job and family life .
“ It ’ s been really interesting to see a complete cross-section of visitors – from photographers and birdwatchers through to dog walkers and families .
We ’ ve had people saying they can ’ t wait for the visitor centre to be open and wanting to explore more.
” Matt , one of two wardens on site , says his typical day can see him doing anything from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reed beds .
He adds : “ The most rewarding part for me is seeing people enjoy the site .
Sometimes they are really excited by what they have seen – it reminds you of what a special place Carlton Marshes is.
” With more volunteers signing up , and the visitor centre due to open by the autumn as lockdown eases further , the site ’ s future is looking bright .
And Matt wants to thank National Lottery players for making it possible : “ Without people buying a Lottery ticket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the benefit to the public is immeasurable .
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Millions of us have been rediscovering the great British countryside - and one National Lottery-funded attraction is helping both wildlife and wellbeing
How a cutting edge project has been transforming people's lives in lockdown
Life in lockdown has been tough for all of us - but a pioneering new project in Suffolk has been helping to give people something positive to do which lifts their spirits.
Beautiful National Lottery-funded Carlton Marshes, managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, has seen visitor numbers soar as people once again enjoy the bird life, fresh air and stunning wetland landscape.
As well as providing habitats for endangered species, the nature reserve is proving a wonderful way of boosting visitors’ mental health in these difficult times. Local people have been seeking out the reserve’s 8km of paths to help them unwind.
Gavin Durrant, 53, who works in a printing factory, is one of those who has become hooked. He says: “The crisis has been getting a lot of people down, but coming here really recharges my batteries. I’ve seen egrets, swans, warblers and waders."
Since 2019 the area near Lowestoft has been transformed into an extended 1,000-acre wildlife wonderland thanks to National Lottery funding. And more recently they’ve been adding new sections of path to help visitors maintain social distancing.
Site manager Matt Gooch says: “It’s good to embrace the positives. Hopefully a bigger part of the population has gained an understanding of how important the spaces in our countryside are, not just for wildlife but for people’s wellbeing.”
The funding allowed the Trust to buy 400 acres of new land to expand Carlton Marshes, replacing fields of beans and wheat with a wetland environment.
Hundreds of tonnes of earth have been moved, new waterways cut and paths created to help its 40,000-plus annual visitors (in more normal times) enjoy the unique setting.
It's home to thousands of birds, including lapwings, avocets and redshanks, as well as other creatures such as water voles and 28 species of dragonfly.
A state-of-the-art visitor centre and café is set to open soon, along with hides for birdwatchers at what’s been billed as the gateway to the Broads National Park.
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Matt, 38, who has overseen the project, says: “It’s been a real success – there’s a lot of excitement.
“Many people have discovered Carlton Marshes who would not normally come down here because of their busy job and family life.
“It’s been really interesting to see a complete cross-section of visitors – from photographers and birdwatchers through to dog walkers and families. We’ve had people saying they can’t wait for the visitor centre to be open and wanting to explore more.”
Matt, one of two wardens on site, says his typical day can see him doing anything from surveys of species numbers to cutting new reed beds.
He adds: “The most rewarding part for me is seeing people enjoy the site. Sometimes they are really excited by what they have seen – it reminds you of what a special place Carlton Marshes is.”
With more volunteers signing up, and the visitor centre due to open by the autumn as lockdown eases further, the site’s future is looking bright.
And Matt wants to thank National Lottery players for making it possible: “Without people buying a Lottery ticket, this project would not happen. But the benefit to the public is immeasurable.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Simple coronavirus 'spit test' instead of painful swab available from today

Patients who have suspected coronavirus can have a “ spit ” test to see if they have the disease , it is announced today .
Until now , potential sufferers have had to undergo uncomfortable swab examinations to retrieve samples .
The current test usually involves taking a swab from the inside of their nose and the back of their throat , using a long cotton bud .
But a new system being trialled means those who believe they might have Covid-19 can spit saliva into a pot and send it away to be analysed .
More than 14,000 GP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relatives will be among the first groups to take part in a pilot , with test kits delivered to their home or workplaces for them to complete weekly .
Samples will be collected from homes by staff from Southampton University or returned to an agreed location .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ Saliva testing could potentially make it even easier for people to take coronavirus tests at home , without having to use swabs .
“ This trial will also help us learn if routine , at-home testing could pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am very grateful to everyone involved in the trial who is helping us develop our understanding of the virus which will benefit not only our but the global response to it .
”

A trial of the new test is starting today and could mean home tests could become widely available
Simple coronavirus 'spit test' instead of painful swab available from today
Patients who have suspected coronavirus can have a “spit” test to see if they have the disease, it is announced today.
Until now, potential sufferers have had to undergo uncomfortable swab examinations to retrieve samples.
The current test usually involves taking a swab from the inside of their nose and the back of their throat, using a long cotton bud.
But a new system being trialled means those who believe they might have Covid-19 can spit saliva into a pot and send it away to be analysed.
More than 14,000 GP practice staff, university employees and their relatives will be among the first groups to take part in a pilot, with test kits delivered to their home or workplaces for them to complete weekly.
Samples will be collected from homes by staff from Southampton University or returned to an agreed location.
Results will take 48 hours.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Saliva testing could potentially make it even easier for people to take coronavirus tests at home, without having to use swabs.
“This trial will also help us learn if routine, at-home testing could pick up cases of the virus earlier.
“I am very grateful to everyone involved in the trial who is helping us develop our understanding of the virus which will benefit not only our but the global response to it.”


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Angelina Jolie split from Brad Pitt 'for the wellbeing of her children'

Angelina Jolie has spoken out about the reason why she separated from Brad Pitt in 2016 .
The 45-year-old Maleficent star revealed her thoughts on her divorce from Brad , 56 , and said that she split from him for `` the wellbeing '' of their six children .
Angelina and Brad had met on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith , leading to the Hollywood actor to divorce Jennifer Aniston in 2005 .
He eventually married Angelina in 2014 after being together for nine years but they split just two years after the sound of wedding bells died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angelina said that her decision to leave Brad was done with their kids , Maddox , 18 , Pax , 16 , Zahara , 15 , Shiloh , 14 , and 11-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox , in mind .
Angelina said : `` I separated for the wellbeing of my family .
`` It was the right decision .
I continue to focus on their healing . ''
The actress also revealed why she has kept her silence since they separated , citing the speculation about her relationship with Brad was unsettling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Some have taken advantage of my silence , and the children see lies about themselves in the media , but I remind them that they know their own truth and their own minds .
`` In fact , they are six very brave , very strong young people . ''
Angelina also delved into how she brought together her adopted children - Maddoz , Pax and Zahara - and she embraced their different backgrounds and starts to life .
She said : `` Each is a beautiful way of becoming family .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ openness about all of it and to share .
`` ‘ Adoption ' and ‘ orphanage ' are positive words in our home .
With my adopted children , I ca n't speak of pregnancy , but I speak with much detail and love about the journey to find them and what it was like to look in their eyes for the first time . ''
Angelina continued : `` All adopted children come with a beautiful mystery of a world that is meeting yours .
`` When they are from another race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that gift , is so full .
`` For them , they must never lose touch with where they came from .
They have roots that you do not .
Honor them .
Learn from them . ''
She added : `` It 's the most amazing journey to share .
They are not entering your world , you are entering each other 's worlds . ''
Angelina was also pleased that she brought Maddox and Pax together from Cambodia and Vietnam , who were two countries that were once at war with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I did originally think not to adopt from Vietnam because Mad was Cambodian and the two countries have a complex history .
`` Then I was reading a book on human rights and found myself staring at an image of a Vietnamese fighter held captive by Americans .
`` I thought of my own country and our involvement in south-east Asia . ''
Angelina added : `` I thought of focusing on a future where we were all family .
I am very blessed to have been allowed to be their mom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Do you have a story to sell ?
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Angelina Jolie has opened up about her divorce from Brad Pitt and said that she had to separate from the actor for the sake of their kids
Angelina Jolie split from Brad Pitt 'for the wellbeing of her children'
Angelina Jolie has spoken out about the reason why she separated from Brad Pitt in 2016.
The 45-year-old Maleficent star revealed her thoughts on her divorce from Brad, 56, and said that she split from him for "the wellbeing" of their six children.
Angelina and Brad had met on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, leading to the Hollywood actor to divorce Jennifer Aniston in 2005.
He eventually married Angelina in 2014 after being together for nine years but they split just two years after the sound of wedding bells died down.
Speaking to Vogue India, Angelina said that her decision to leave Brad was done with their kids, Maddox, 18, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and 11-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox, in mind.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Angelina said: "I separated for the wellbeing of my family.
"It was the right decision. I continue to focus on their healing."
The actress also revealed why she has kept her silence since they separated, citing the speculation about her relationship with Brad was unsettling for the children.
She continued: "Some have taken advantage of my silence, and the children see lies about themselves in the media, but I remind them that they know their own truth and their own minds.
"In fact, they are six very brave, very strong young people."
Angelina also delved into how she brought together her adopted children - Maddoz, Pax and Zahara - and she embraced their different backgrounds and starts to life.
She said: "Each is a beautiful way of becoming family. What is important is to speak with openness about all of it and to share.
"‘Adoption' and ‘orphanage' are positive words in our home. With my adopted children, I can't speak of pregnancy, but I speak with much detail and love about the journey to find them and what it was like to look in their eyes for the first time."
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
Angelina continued: "All adopted children come with a beautiful mystery of a world that is meeting yours.
"When they are from another race and foreign land, that mystery, that gift, is so full.
"For them, they must never lose touch with where they came from. They have roots that you do not. Honor them. Learn from them."
She added: "It's the most amazing journey to share. They are not entering your world, you are entering each other's worlds."
Image: Getty Images for Netflix) Getty Images for Netflix)
Angelina was also pleased that she brought Maddox and Pax together from Cambodia and Vietnam, who were two countries that were once at war with each other.
The actress continued: "I did originally think not to adopt from Vietnam because Mad was Cambodian and the two countries have a complex history.
"Then I was reading a book on human rights and found myself staring at an image of a Vietnamese fighter held captive by Americans.
"I thought of my own country and our involvement in south-east Asia."
Angelina added: "I thought of focusing on a future where we were all family. I am very blessed to have been allowed to be their mom. I am grateful every day."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-06-21--Record-breaking global coronavirus increase as figures rise 183,000 in 24 hours

The World Health Organization has announced a record increase in global coronavirus cases , with the total rising by 183,020 in just 24 hours .
The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases , according to a daily report .
Total global cases are now over 8.7 million with more than 461,000 deaths , according to the WHO .
The previous record for new cases was 181,232 on June 18 .
Last week , officials warned the coronavirus pandemic is still accelerating .
`` The world is in a new and dangerous phase , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a virtual briefing from WHO headquarters in Geneva .
`` The virus is still spreading fast , it is still deadly , and most people are still susceptible . ''
Tedros , whose leadership of the WHO has been severely criticised by U.S. President Donald Trump , urged people to maintain social distancing and `` extreme vigilance . ''
As well as the Americas , a large number of new cases were coming from South Asia and the Middle East , Tedros added .
WHO emergencies expert Mike Ryan drew attention to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said there had been 1,230 additional COVID-19 deaths in the previous 24 hours .
About 12 percent of infections in Brazil involved healthcare workers , he added , praising their bravery .
Brazil has the world 's worst outbreak outside the United States , with 978,142 confirmed cases and 47,748 deaths .
Earlier today , the UK 's coronavirus death toll hit 42,632 in all settings after a further 43 people died in the last 24 hours .
Hospitals in Scotland , Northern Ireland and London recorded no new deaths as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overall .
However , the new figure is a small increase from this time last week , when 38 people died of Covid-19 .
The Department of Health confirmed that 175,018 coronavirus tests were carried out yesterday .
That means that 7,890,145 tests have been carried out since the start of the outbreak .
Earlier today it was announced that 27 people died in the nation 's hospitals - the lowest rise on a Sunday since the lockdown began .
England reported 26 new deaths , Wales recorded one while Scotland and Northern @ @ @ @ @ @

WHO warns that the virus is still deadly and spreading fast
WHO warns that the virus is still deadly and spreading fast
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The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report. Total global cases are now over 8.7 million with more than 461,000 deaths, according to the WHO
The World Health Organization has announced a record increase in global coronavirus cases, with the total rising by 183,020 in just 24 hours.
The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report.
Total global cases are now over 8.7 million with more than 461,000 deaths, according to the WHO.
The previous record for new cases was 181,232 on June 18.
Last week, officials warned the coronavirus pandemic is still accelerating.
"The world is in a new and dangerous phase," Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual briefing from WHO headquarters in Geneva.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"The virus is still spreading fast, it is still deadly, and most people are still susceptible."
Tedros, whose leadership of the WHO has been severely criticised by U.S. President Donald Trump, urged people to maintain social distancing and "extreme vigilance."
As well as the Americas, a large number of new cases were coming from South Asia and the Middle East, Tedros added.
WHO emergencies expert Mike Ryan drew attention to the situation in Brazil on Friday, where he said there had been 1,230 additional COVID-19 deaths in the previous 24 hours.
About 12 percent of infections in Brazil involved healthcare workers, he added, praising their bravery. Brazil has the world's worst outbreak outside the United States, with 978,142 confirmed cases and 47,748 deaths.
Earlier today, the UK's coronavirus death toll hit 42,632 in all settings after a further 43 people died in the last 24 hours.
Hospitals in Scotland, Northern Ireland and London recorded no new deaths as the rate of new infections continues to decline overall.
However, the new figure is a small increase from this time last week, when 38 people died of Covid-19.
The Department of Health confirmed that 175,018 coronavirus tests were carried out yesterday.
That means that 7,890,145 tests have been carried out since the start of the outbreak.
Earlier today it was announced that 27 people died in the nation's hospitals - the lowest rise on a Sunday since the lockdown began.
England reported 26 new deaths, Wales recorded one while Scotland and Northern Ireland both recorded no deaths.