thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Boris Johnson 'branded "utterly selfish s***" by own family over Carrie affair'

The Prime Minister 's own family labelled him `` utterly selfish '' and a `` s*** '' for leaving his wife for Carrie Symonds , a new exposé claims .
Boris Johnson 's family was reportedly livid over his affair with the much younger woman said to have split his marriage with the mother of some of his children , Marina Wheeler .
Explosive new biography The Gambler , charting the rise of the Johnson clan , lays out claims that scathing remarks were made by one of the family members at a tense dinner party last year .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mark Stanley Johnson 's 79th in August 2019 , just weeks after becoming Prime Minister .
`` He ’ s a s*** .
He ’ s utterly selfish .
He ’ s destroyed the family , '' one of the Johnsons allegedly said as tempers flared at the dinner - which was snubbed by the newly-minted PM 's own children , according to author , Tom Bower .
The comments have been laid bare in an excerpt from Bower 's new book , serialised by the Mail on Sunday .
The family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the story , was said to have made the remark as staff served dinner to the Johnsons in a dining room at Chequers , a countryside mansion used by Britain 's Prime Ministers .
Rachel and Jo , Boris ’ s younger sister and brother , were both said to be present at the birthday meal , along with their spouses and children .
Leo , the fourth Johnson sibling , was reportedly on holiday in Greece .
But according to the book , Stanley was disappointed that Boris ’ and Marina ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26 , Milo , 24 , Cassia , 22 , and Theo , 20 were not present .
According to the author , the PM 's children had rejected an invite to the dinner party .
It was held around a year after Mr Johnson , 56 , split from his 56-year-old wife of 25 years , despite the marriage weathering years of humiliating revelations of Mr Johnson 's adultery .
Shortly after news of the split became public , his new relationship with Ms Symonds had emerged .
The former Tory party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now 32 , has since given birth to the couple 's first child , baby Wilfred .
But at the dinner party early on in the new affair , the Johnson children were reportedly furious about their grandfather shaking Ms Symonds ' hand at a public meeting , and were at that point refusing to speak to their father .
According to the book , Boris Johnson was unperturbed - buoyed by his political triumph - and continued to joke and entertain throughout the dinner party .
But the next morning his brother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staying for their father 's birthday lunch - saying they had other appointments to get to , according to the book .
Boris ' family had sided with his ex over the split and there remains lingering discomfort within their ranks over his new relationship , according to The Gambler .
Boris ' behaviour towards his ex , Marina , had fostered `` intense hostility towards him and deep sympathy for her '' among some in the Johnson inner circle , it claims .
The episode is among the book 's sensational new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stanley Johnson broke his wife Charlotte Johnson Wahl 's nose in an altercation in the 1970s .
He has declined to comment on the allegations , but confidantes have claimed he `` deeply regretted '' the incident .
Charlotte is reported to be quoted as saying : `` He broke my nose .
He made me feel like I deserved it . ''
She is also reported to have told the author : `` I want the truth to be told . ''
Last night , family friends confirmed the story to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident had been a one-off when Charlotte had `` flailed '' at Stanley , who broke her nose when `` flailing back '' .
The book goes on to claim that Boris ' behaviour with women was in response to his father 's example .
He is said to have sought out the company of women over men , as a reflection of his own discomfort over Stanley 's actions during his marriage to his mother .
The book also claims to reveal the `` truth '' behind a fight between Mr Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It says the noisy argument in which screams and shouts were recorded by neighbours was over a spilt glass of red wine .
Ms Symonds could reportedly be called accusing the leader of being `` spoilt '' in the fracas , around a month before he became PM .
Downing Street advisers have declined to comment on the book , while a spokesman for Number 10 offered no comment to the Mail on Sunday .

New biography The Gambler claims some in the Johnson clan's inner circle are said to have sided with the PM's ex-wife Marina Wheeler over the PM's Carrie Symonds affair
The Prime Minister's own family labelled him "utterly selfish" and a "s***" for leaving his wife for Carrie Symonds, a new exposé claims.
Boris Johnson's family was reportedly livid over his affair with the much younger woman said to have split his marriage with the mother of some of his children, Marina Wheeler.
Explosive new biography The Gambler, charting the rise of the Johnson clan, lays out claims that scathing remarks were made by one of the family members at a tense dinner party last year.
The PM had held the dinner at Chequers to mark Stanley Johnson's 79th in August 2019, just weeks after becoming Prime Minister.
"He’s a s***. He’s utterly selfish. He’s destroyed the family," one of the Johnsons allegedly said as tempers flared at the dinner - which was snubbed by the newly-minted PM's own children, according to author, Tom Bower.
Image: PA Wire/PA Images) PA Wire/PA Images)
The comments have been laid bare in an excerpt from Bower's new book, serialised by the Mail on Sunday.
The family member, who was not named in the story, was said to have made the remark as staff served dinner to the Johnsons in a dining room at Chequers, a countryside mansion used by Britain's Prime Ministers.
Rachel and Jo, Boris’s younger sister and brother, were both said to be present at the birthday meal, along with their spouses and children.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Leo, the fourth Johnson sibling, was reportedly on holiday in Greece.
But according to the book, Stanley was disappointed that Boris’ and Marina’s four children – Lara, then 26, Milo, 24, Cassia, 22, and Theo, 20 were not present.
According to the author, the PM's children had rejected an invite to the dinner party.
It was held around a year after Mr Johnson, 56, split from his 56-year-old wife of 25 years, despite the marriage weathering years of humiliating revelations of Mr Johnson's adultery.
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Shortly after news of the split became public, his new relationship with Ms Symonds had emerged.
The former Tory party communications chief and PM's fiancee, now 32, has since given birth to the couple's first child, baby Wilfred.
But at the dinner party early on in the new affair, the Johnson children were reportedly furious about their grandfather shaking Ms Symonds' hand at a public meeting, and were at that point refusing to speak to their father.
According to the book, Boris Johnson was unperturbed - buoyed by his political triumph - and continued to joke and entertain throughout the dinner party.
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But the next morning his brother and sister reportedly left Chequers instead of staying for their father's birthday lunch - saying they had other appointments to get to, according to the book.
Boris' family had sided with his ex over the split and there remains lingering discomfort within their ranks over his new relationship, according to The Gambler.
Boris' behaviour towards his ex, Marina, had fostered "intense hostility towards him and deep sympathy for her" among some in the Johnson inner circle, it claims.
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The episode is among the book's sensational new claims - including that Boris' father Stanley Johnson broke his wife Charlotte Johnson Wahl's nose in an altercation in the 1970s.
He has declined to comment on the allegations, but confidantes have claimed he "deeply regretted" the incident.
Charlotte is reported to be quoted as saying: "He broke my nose. He made me feel like I deserved it."
She is also reported to have told the author: "I want the truth to be told."
Last night, family friends confirmed the story to the Mail on Sunday but insisted that the incident had been a one-off when Charlotte had "flailed" at Stanley, who broke her nose when "flailing back".
The book goes on to claim that Boris' behaviour with women was in response to his father's example.
He is said to have sought out the company of women over men, as a reflection of his own discomfort over Stanley's actions during his marriage to his mother.
The book also claims to reveal the "truth" behind a fight between Mr Johnson and Ms Symonds' Camberwell flat.
It says the noisy argument in which screams and shouts were recorded by neighbours was over a spilt glass of red wine.
Ms Symonds could reportedly be called accusing the leader of being "spoilt" in the fracas, around a month before he became PM.
Downing Street advisers have declined to comment on the book, while a spokesman for Number 10 offered no comment to the Mail on Sunday.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Racing LIVE: Arc De Triomphe tips and race card for Longchamp

Superstar mare Enable bids for historic third win in the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe at Paris Longchamp this afternoon @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 and 2018 , but was narrowly defeated by Waldgeist last year in pursuit @ @ @ @ @ dual Classic winner with 11 Group One successes on her CV , Enable could sign @ @ @ @ @ before retiring to become a broodmare .
On ratings she is the best horse in @ @ @ @ @ championship and has a favourable draw in stall five , but trainer John Gosden believes @ @ @ @ @ easy race to win .
Enable 's stablemate Stradivarius is a big threat with the @ @ @ @ @ play , while the unexposed In Swoop should relish conditions for the home team .
@ @ @ @ @ will not be taking part however , after samples sent to a laboratory returned positive @ @ @ @ @ For live updates from the Longchamp card , follow our blog below ...

History seeker Enable could never land a blow as Sottsass spearheaded a clean sweep for the home team in the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe.
The Frankie Dettori-ridden dual winner was a warm favourite to race to a hat-trick in the autumn highlight, but trailed in sixth behind the 13/2 shot.
Trained by Jean-Claude Rouget with Cristian Demuro in the saddle, Sottsass had finished a place behind Enable in last year's renewal.
But he improved from his effort 12 months ago to beat In Swoop (17/2) by a neck, with pace-setter Persian King (15/2) in third.
A stewards’ enquiry was called to examine some interference in-running, but the result was unaltered after a short deliberation.
Rouget said: “Just after the race last year we thought he was a horse made for this race.
“Between the Ganay (in June) it was a long time. When we ran in Deauville (in August) he was a bit fat and and Skalleti is a very good horse. He is a Group One horse on soft ground, but we had to run in that race instead of going to York (Juddmonte International).
“The choice to go to Leopardstown (Irish Champion Stakes) was tough, too, and not the Foy. We chose to run him over a shorter distance to give him speed. I think that was a good choice.
“All was made to have the horse 100 per cent today. The result is there."
Recap the updates from the Longchamp card below...


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Top trainer Aidan O'Brien counting the cost of Arc non-runners

Aidan O'Brien is counting the cost of withdrawing his runners from the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe .
The Irish trainer took Mogul , Japan , Serpentine and Sovereign out of the Longchamp feature , where they were trying to thwart Enable 's historic hat-trick bid .
None of the quartet will be competing after they tested positive for banned substance zilpaterol - believed to be from feed supplied by Gain Equine Nutrition .
O'Brien and his sons Joseph and Donnacha pulled their horses from Sunday 's prestigious card , following the results of samples from a French laboratory .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' O'Brien senior told racing programme Luck On Sunday .
`` They put so much in and the cost is incredible .
`` Everyone 's working so hard to try to breed the horses , to sell the horses , to train them , to race them .
`` They put in so much to get the horses to this stage , they try and make it happen , I feel so sorry for them .
I hope we 're all able to work it out .
`` This morning it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplemented for the Arc at a cost of 72,000 Euros earlier this week , while Donnacha O'Brien 's Fancy Blue was one of the family 's other leading contenders during the afternoon in the Prix de l'Opera .
St Mark 's Basilica , Mother Earth , Pretty Gorgeous , Laburnum , Speak in Colours and Lope Y Fernandez are the others that will not be taking part .
Gain Equine Nutrition said in a statement : `` The team at GAIN Equine Nutrition are hugely disappointed to learn that some of our customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events this weekend , including the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris .
`` We are equally disappointed for all of our valued equine feed customers across Ireland , the UK , France and elsewhere who we advised on Friday to refrain from feeding our products until we fully investigated the source of potential contamination of our equine feed products .
`` The contaminant , Zilpaterol , is a synthetic beta-agonist approved for use as a performance-enhancer in some beef production systems outside of the EU .
`` It is important to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formed part of any formulation in any of our animal nutrition ranges .
`` Intensive testing of our equine feed ranges , batches and individual ingredients has been underway around the clock since this issue first emerged in France . ''

The trainer took Mogul, Japan, Serpentine and Sovereign out of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe over feed concerns. Enable races for a hat-trick of wins at 3.05
Aidan O'Brien is counting the cost of withdrawing his runners from the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
The Irish trainer took Mogul, Japan, Serpentine and Sovereign out of the Longchamp feature, where they were trying to thwart Enable's historic hat-trick bid.
None of the quartet will be competing after they tested positive for banned substance zilpaterol - believed to be from feed supplied by Gain Equine Nutrition.
O'Brien and his sons Joseph and Donnacha pulled their horses from Sunday's prestigious card, following the results of samples from a French laboratory.
"I feel sorry for the lads," O'Brien senior told racing programme Luck On Sunday.
"They put so much in and the cost is incredible.
"Everyone's working so hard to try to breed the horses, to sell the horses, to train them, to race them.
"They put in so much to get the horses to this stage, they try and make it happen, I feel so sorry for them. I hope we're all able to work it out.
"This morning it is very quiet here."
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Serpentine was supplemented for the Arc at a cost of 72,000 Euros earlier this week, while Donnacha O'Brien's Fancy Blue was one of the family's other leading contenders during the afternoon in the Prix de l'Opera.
St Mark's Basilica, Mother Earth, Pretty Gorgeous, Laburnum, Speak in Colours and Lope Y Fernandez are the others that will not be taking part.
Gain Equine Nutrition said in a statement: "The team at GAIN Equine Nutrition are hugely disappointed to learn that some of our customers have withdrawn their horses from important equine events this weekend, including the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Image: PA) PA)
"We are equally disappointed for all of our valued equine feed customers across Ireland, the UK, France and elsewhere who we advised on Friday to refrain from feeding our products until we fully investigated the source of potential contamination of our equine feed products.
"The contaminant, Zilpaterol, is a synthetic beta-agonist approved for use as a performance-enhancer in some beef production systems outside of the EU.
"It is important to stress that this synthetic substance has never formed part of any formulation in any of our animal nutrition ranges.
"Intensive testing of our equine feed ranges, batches and individual ingredients has been underway around the clock since this issue first emerged in France."


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Rio Ferdinand tells Chelsea to hijack Arsenal's Thomas Partey transfer

Chelsea have been urged to swoop in and seal a deal for Thomas Partey as Arsenal stall on a transfer .
The Atletico Madrid midfielder has been heavily linked with the Gunners for months as they look to bolster the spine of their squad .
But the north Londoners are struggling to meet the Spanish club 's €50m ( £45.3m ) valution .
Chelsea meanwhile have spent heavily in recent months in an effort to close the gap on the Premier League 's leading lights .
They have payed out more than £200m on the likes of Kai Havertz , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rio Ferdiand reckons the signing of Partey , to play alongside N'Golo Kante and protect a defence that has been criticised , would complete the perfect summer .
He told BT Sport : `` I think a huge thing for them is to stop conceding goals .
`` I think Frank would have looked at it last season and three of the back four that will be playing today are new players .
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`` He ’ ll have seen that , a lot of goals conceded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 years at the club .
More importantly we reports today of Partey coming in in that central area .
`` I don ’ t think he ’ s happy with the likes of Kovacic or Jorginho .
You can see that because he ’ s chopping and changing in those positions .
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`` Getting someone like that in to protect the back four or five along with Kante goes a long way to nulifying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept a clean sheet in their 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday .
Before that though they they have failed to shut a team out in their opening three fixtures , conceding six goals in that time .
Frank Lampard has moved to sure up his backline with new additions in goal , at centre-back and left-back .
Last term his Chelsea side shipped 54 goals en route to a fourth place finish .

Thomas Partey looks to be slipping away from Arsenal's clutches and Chelsea have been encouraged to try and sign the Atletico Madrid midfielder
Chelsea have been urged to swoop in and seal a deal for Thomas Partey as Arsenal stall on a transfer.
The Atletico Madrid midfielder has been heavily linked with the Gunners for months as they look to bolster the spine of their squad.
But the north Londoners are struggling to meet the Spanish club's €50m (£45.3m) valution.
Chelsea meanwhile have spent heavily in recent months in an effort to close the gap on the Premier League's leading lights.
They have payed out more than £200m on the likes of Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell and Timo Werner.
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And Rio Ferdiand reckons the signing of Partey, to play alongside N'Golo Kante and protect a defence that has been criticised, would complete the perfect summer.
He told BT Sport: "I think a huge thing for them is to stop conceding goals.
"I think Frank would have looked at it last season and three of the back four that will be playing today are new players.
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"He’ll have seen that, a lot of goals conceded and I think the most conceded in 22 years at the club. More importantly we reports today of Partey coming in in that central area.
"I don’t think he’s happy with the likes of Kovacic or Jorginho. You can see that because he’s chopping and changing in those positions.
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"Getting someone like that in to protect the back four or five along with Kante goes a long way to nulifying the goals against."
The Blues kept a clean sheet in their 4-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Before that though they they have failed to shut a team out in their opening three fixtures, conceding six goals in that time.
Frank Lampard has moved to sure up his backline with new additions in goal, at centre-back and left-back.
Last term his Chelsea side shipped 54 goals en route to a fourth place finish.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Zero SR/S review: Electric with sportsbike looks and performance could be a game changer

With sales of electric bikes , scooters and motorbikes surging during the pandemic , manufacturers have been keen to push their latest models .
And from California-based EV firm Zero , comes the 2020 SR/S .
Some electric bikes tend to look a little utilitarian , but , in my view , the SR/S really ups the game .
With its full fairing , uncluttered rear end and sleek , aggressive lines , it has the appearance of a no-nonsense sportsbike .
This model is based on Zero ’ s excellent naked SR/F – but the fairing makes it more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ range , according to Zero .
Surprisingly , despite the sporty looks , the ride position on the SR/S is actually slightly more relaxed .
Climb aboard and you ’ ll find you ’ re seated fairly upright thanks to wide , upswept handlebars and lower footpegs .
The seat is broad , comfortable and close enough to the ground to allow you to easily plant both boots on the tarmac .
Hit the start button and , well , nothing much happens – there ’ s no engine noise of course .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ things really do happen – and pretty quickly .
Torque is instant , with the maximum of 140ft lb achieved as quickly as at 500rpm and then maintained at that level all the way through to around 4,000rpm , with a top speed of around 125mph .
There are four ride modes – Sport , Street , Rain and Eco .
Each of these alters the power , the traction control and the re-gen braking ( which acts like engine braking , but recharges the battery at the same time ) .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bike is a doddle to ride around town at low speeds .
Take it out on the open road and the beauty of riding an EV becomes apparent .
Acceleration , at almost any speed , is… well , electric .
No need for any of that mechanical downshifting nonsense when preparing for an overtake , just twist the throttle and , whoosh , take off .
The SR/S weighs in at around 230kg , but it somehow feels lighter and easily manageable .
Handling is reliable and confidence inspiring , as is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sensitive , and with the added reassurance of Bosch cornering ABS .
Well , as with all EVs , it depends very much and how you ride it .
According to Zero , city riding achieves 160 miles and a constant 55mph will deliver 100 miles .
Motorway riding at 70mph will take you 80 miles .
Those figures are pretty impressive and more than adequate when you consider Zero ’ s research shows most commutes are around 20 miles and recreational rides around 100 .
What about charging , I hear you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full recharge in four hours and the 6kW Premium version can halve that at a public charger ( but not at home where sockets are 3kW max ) .
However , you ’ ll hardly ever be recharging from zero .
So , a 95 % charge with a fast charger takes and hour and 20 minutes , and just an hour on the Premium version .
Alternatively , you could charge from 30 % to 90 % in just half an hour .
Get £30 off your insurance here : MotorcycleDirect.co.uk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is perfectly acceptable and do-able , it just requires a different mindset about what riding a bike means .
Of course , £20k is a lot of money to spend , but there are very few maintenance costs ( no spark plus , no filters , no chain , no fluids , apart from brake , no road tax ) and the savings on running the bike are considerable .
A full charge on the 14kW battery at home costs less than £2 – so roughly 100 miles for £2 .
Compare that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EVs are the future , the Zero SR/S shows the future ’ s looking pretty darn good .

Latest offering from the California-based EV outfit has smooth, sleek, no-nonsense lines and blistering acceleration, but is easy and comfortable to ride
Zero SR/S review: Electric with sportsbike looks and performance could be a game changer
With sales of electric bikes, scooters and motorbikes surging during the pandemic, manufacturers have been keen to push their latest models.
And from California-based EV firm Zero, comes the 2020 SR/S.
Some electric bikes tend to look a little utilitarian, but, in my view, the SR/S really ups the game.
With its full fairing, uncluttered rear end and sleek, aggressive lines, it has the appearance of a no-nonsense sportsbike.
This model is based on Zero’s excellent naked SR/F – but the fairing makes it more aerodynamic, adding 13% to the range, according to Zero.
Surprisingly, despite the sporty looks, the ride position on the SR/S is actually slightly more relaxed.
Climb aboard and you’ll find you’re seated fairly upright thanks to wide, upswept handlebars and lower footpegs.
The seat is broad, comfortable and close enough to the ground to allow you to easily plant both boots on the tarmac.
Hit the start button and, well, nothing much happens – there’s no engine noise of course.
Image: Megan Rudd) Megan Rudd)
Twist the throttle, however, and things really do happen – and pretty quickly.
Torque is instant, with the maximum of 140ft lb achieved as quickly as at 500rpm and then maintained at that level all the way through to around 4,000rpm, with a top speed of around 125mph.
There are four ride modes – Sport, Street, Rain and Eco.
Each of these alters the power, the traction control and the re-gen braking (which acts like engine braking, but recharges the battery at the same time).
With no gearbox and no clutch, the bike is a doddle to ride around town at low speeds.
Take it out on the open road and the beauty of riding an EV becomes apparent.
Acceleration, at almost any speed, is… well, electric.
No need for any of that mechanical downshifting nonsense when preparing for an overtake, just twist the throttle and, whoosh, take off.
Image: Megan Rudd) Megan Rudd)
The SR/S weighs in at around 230kg, but it somehow feels lighter and easily manageable.
Fully adjustable Showa forks and rear mono-shock provide a plush but firm-enough ride.
Handling is reliable and confidence inspiring, as is the braking, which is powerful yet sensitive, and with the added reassurance of Bosch cornering ABS.
Image: Megan Rudd) Megan Rudd)
So, what’s the range?
Well, as with all EVs, it depends very much and how you ride it.
According to Zero, city riding achieves 160 miles and a constant 55mph will deliver 100 miles.
That’s a combined average of about 120 miles.
Motorway riding at 70mph will take you 80 miles.
Those figures are pretty impressive and more than adequate when you consider Zero’s research shows most commutes are around 20 miles and recreational rides around 100.
Image: Megan Rudd) Megan Rudd)
What about charging, I hear you ask?
The 3kW onboard charger gives a full recharge in four hours and the 6kW Premium version can halve that at a public charger (but not at home where sockets are 3kW max).
However, you’ll hardly ever be recharging from zero.
So, a 95% charge with a fast charger takes and hour and 20 minutes, and just an hour on the Premium version.
Alternatively, you could charge from 30% to 90% in just half an hour.
Get £30 off your insurance here: MotorcycleDirect.co.uk
In my opinion, all of this is perfectly acceptable and do-able, it just requires a different mindset about what riding a bike means.
Of course, £20k is a lot of money to spend, but there are very few maintenance costs (no spark plus, no filters, no chain, no fluids, apart from brake, no road tax) and the savings on running the bike are considerable.
A full charge on the 14kW battery at home costs less than £2 – so roughly 100 miles for £2. Compare that to the cost of petrol.
If EVs are the future, the Zero SR/S shows the future’s looking pretty darn good.


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--'Fantastic' man found shot dead in car was boxer once 'set to face Tyson Fury'

A man found dead in a car after being killed in a double shooting was a heavyweight boxer once `` set to face Tyson Fury '' .
Brian McIntosh , who was in his mid-30s , was found alongside Will Henry , also a boxer , in a Range Rover parked off Moor Street , Dudley , West Mids , on Wednesday afternoon .
The two men had been shot and then their bodies left on the industrial estate .
McIntosh , who had formerly been a part of Rubery Amateur Boxing Club and Studio ABC fighters , lost only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional career that began in 2007 , reports Birmingham Live .
Jason Lowe , well-known on the Birmingham boxing circuit , sparred many rounds with Brian said : `` He was a super-heavy , but for a big man , you 've never seen anyone move as fast .
`` I never once fell out with Brian .
I remember him as always funny , always joking .
Sooner or later you 'd bump into him at one of the boxing clubs or one of the gyms .
He was always courteous and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anderson , Brian and Will 's former trainer at Rubery , received the terrible news of their deaths in a 9am call .
The 75-year-old said : `` I was told they were both assassinated .
I could n't take it in and just said , 'you 're joking , are n't you ? '
.
`` They were lovely lads and respectful to people .
They were n't bullies . ''
Talking of McIntosh 's boxing he said : `` Funnily enough , I had a phone call about matching Brian with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's only had a couple of bouts , I 'll get back to you ' .
I rang ( fellow Rubery coach ) Ray Monk and he said , 'Norman , I 'm standing next to Tyson Fury - I would n't match him up with Fury , the man 's a giant . ''
Ray , 55 , has fond memories of the two young men who walked into the Rubery sweatshop together around 14 years ago .
`` They were as good as gold , '' he said , `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Will won his first four fights by knockout - and one was a bad one .
`` They were both talented boxers , without a doubt .
It was hard to get bouts for Will because he could n't keep his weight down .
Middleweight would 've been ideal for him .
`` Brian was small for a super-heavyweight .
His stamina was OK , but his height and reach let him down .
`` They were fantastic and kind-hearted lads '' .
West Midlands Police yesterday said Jonathan Houseman , 32 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been charged with two counts of murder and will appear in court on Monday .

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Brian McIntosh, was found alongside Will Henry, in a Range Rover parked off Moor Street, Birmingham, on Wednesday afternoon - the pair had been shot and they died from their injuries
'Fantastic' man found shot dead in car was boxer once 'set to face Tyson Fury'
A man found dead in a car after being killed in a double shooting was a heavyweight boxer once "set to face Tyson Fury".
Brian McIntosh, who was in his mid-30s, was found alongside Will Henry, also a boxer, in a Range Rover parked off Moor Street, Dudley, West Mids, on Wednesday afternoon.
The two men had been shot and then their bodies left on the industrial estate.
McIntosh, who had formerly been a part of Rubery Amateur Boxing Club and Studio ABC fighters, lost only two of 12 contests in a three-year professional career that began in 2007, reports Birmingham Live.
Jason Lowe, well-known on the Birmingham boxing circuit, sparred many rounds with Brian said: "He was a super-heavy, but for a big man, you've never seen anyone move as fast.
Image: Birmingham Mail) Birmingham Mail)
"I never once fell out with Brian. I remember him as always funny, always joking. Sooner or later you'd bump into him at one of the boxing clubs or one of the gyms. He was always courteous and eager to help people."
Norman Anderson, Brian and Will's former trainer at Rubery, received the terrible news of their deaths in a 9am call.
The 75-year-old said: "I was told they were both assassinated. I couldn't take it in and just said, 'you're joking, aren't you?'.
"They were lovely lads and respectful to people. They weren't bullies."
Talking of McIntosh's boxing he said: "Funnily enough, I had a phone call about matching Brian with Tyson Fury. I said, 'he's only had a couple of bouts, I'll get back to you'. I rang (fellow Rubery coach) Ray Monk and he said, 'Norman, I'm standing next to Tyson Fury - I wouldn't match him up with Fury, the man's a giant."
Ray, 55, has fond memories of the two young men who walked into the Rubery sweatshop together around 14 years ago.
Image: PA) PA)
"They were as good as gold," he said, "I can't speak highly enough about them. Will won his first four fights by knockout - and one was a bad one.
"They were both talented boxers, without a doubt. It was hard to get bouts for Will because he couldn't keep his weight down. Middleweight would've been ideal for him.
"Brian was small for a super-heavyweight. His stamina was OK, but his height and reach let him down.
"They were fantastic and kind-hearted lads".
West Midlands Police yesterday said Jonathan Houseman, 32, from Stourbridge, West Mids, had been charged with two counts of murder and will appear in court on Monday.


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Kylie Jenner suffers 'burning' exercise blowout as she endures 'steep hill' fail

Kylie Jenner suffered an exercise fail as she had a blowout as she tried to hike up a hill near her Californian mansion .
The 23-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is seen in a video on her Instagram Stories tackling a steep hill which may define why the area she lives in is called the Hidden Hills .
The makeup mogul set off in full confidence at what lay ahead of her as she filmed herself walking towards a dusty track the disappeared into the distance at a challenging gradient .
In a couple of following videos , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is proving to be a little harder to climb than first hoped before she stops around half way and admits that | '' it burns '' as she contemplates her next step .
Kylie was joined by Maguire Grace Amundsen , who is the KUWTK star 's executive assistant , and she was tagged in the post as the pair looked to up their fitness levels .
In the first clip that Kylie shared , they are seen heading towards the track , with the Kylie saying : `` We ’ re about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In the next clip , the pair are breathing a little heavier as Kylie shows how far they have come .
A third short video sees the mother-of-one confessing `` Oh god , it burns , '' as she shows the long track back down the hill .
In a final clip , Kylie shows her white trainers as she claims `` We made it , '' though it is unclear whether that was to the top of the hill or back down to the bottom .
The reality star also shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a gym , wearing a matching pink sports bra and leggings .
To which Kylie replies : `` They look very good . ''
While it is not completely clear what they are talking about , it would not be a surprise if it 's Maguire 's enviable abs as she works to keep herself looking so toned .
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KYLIE JENNER STUNS FANS WITH BIKINI SHOT AS SHE CHILLS NEXT TO POOL
KYLIE JENNER STUNS FANS WITH BIKINI SHOT AS SHE CHILLS NEXT TO POOL
Kylie Jenner thought she would see why the area she lives is called Hidden Hills by tackling a steep track only to find she is not as fit as she first thought she was
Kylie Jenner suffered an exercise fail as she had a blowout as she tried to hike up a hill near her Californian mansion.
The 23-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is seen in a video on her Instagram Stories tackling a steep hill which may define why the area she lives in is called the Hidden Hills.
The makeup mogul set off in full confidence at what lay ahead of her as she filmed herself walking towards a dusty track the disappeared into the distance at a challenging gradient.
In a couple of following videos, the reality star shows that the hill is proving to be a little harder to climb than first hoped before she stops around half way and admits that "it burns" as she contemplates her next step.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Kylie was joined by Maguire Grace Amundsen, who is the KUWTK star's executive assistant, and she was tagged in the post as the pair looked to up their fitness levels.
In the first clip that Kylie shared, they are seen heading towards the track, with the Kylie saying: "We’re about to go up this steep hill".
In the next clip, the pair are breathing a little heavier as Kylie shows how far they have come.
Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Image: Kylie Jenner/Instagram) Kylie Jenner/Instagram)
A third short video sees the mother-of-one confessing "Oh god, it burns," as she shows the long track back down the hill.
In a final clip, Kylie shows her white trainers as she claims "We made it," though it is unclear whether that was to the top of the hill or back down to the bottom.
The reality star also shared a short video of Maguire working out in a gym, wearing a matching pink sports bra and leggings.
Maguire asks: "They look good?"
To which Kylie replies: "They look very good."
While it is not completely clear what they are talking about, it would not be a surprise if it's Maguire's enviable abs as she works to keep herself looking so toned.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Three teens and man, 21, die in two days as police issue urgent drugs warning

Police have issued a stark drugs warning after four young people died over the weekend .
Northumbria Police said drugs are 'suspected to have been a factor ' in the deaths of two women , both 18 , and a 21-year-old man in Newcastle over the weekend .
The force said an 18-year-old man has also died in Washington .
Post-mortems are due to take place but officers want to warn the public about the danger of taking drugs , he said .
Officers were called to an address on Richardson Road - where Newcastle University 's Park View student @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday and a woman , aged 18 , was found unconscious and later pronounced dead at the scene .
An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and is on police bail while investigations continue , a spokesman said .
On Sunday morning a man , 21 , was rushed by ambulance to hospital from a property in Melbourne Street , Newcastle , where he `` had taken ill '' and later died , confirmed police .
Assistant Chief Constable Neil Hutchison said : `` First and foremost , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loved ones of those who have sadly died .
`` Although our investigations are still at a very early stage and we continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths , we are warning people against taking drugs .
`` We would urge anybody thinking about taking drugs to please not take the risk .
The consequences could cost you your life .
`` If anyone has any information about who has supplied the drugs in question then we would also encourage them to contact us at the earliest opportunity . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs and needs emergency medical attention should always call 999 .
A Newcastle University spokesman said earlier : `` We are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of one of our students and our welfare teams are offering support to those affected .
`` This is not Covid-related and as this is an active police investigation , we are unable to provide further comment at this time . ''
It comes as lockdown changes came into effect on September 30 for 2million people across the North East .
For the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet people from other households inside a pub or restaurant - and offenders can get £200 fines .
This brings the law for `` public venues '' in line with an existing legal ban on visiting other people 's private houses in the North East .

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Northumbria Police are investigating whether there is a link between any of the deaths in the Newcastle area, and one of the victims is thought to be an 18-year-old female student found dead in a halls of residence
Urgent Newcastle area drugs warning after three teens and man, 21, die in two days
Police have issued an urgent drugs warning after four young people died over the weekend amid a local lockdown in the North East of England.
Northumbria Police said drugs are suspected to have been a factor in the "tragic" deaths of two 18-year-old women and a 21-year-old man in Newcastle over the weekend.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after an 18-year-old female student died in a Newcastle University halls of residence on Saturday, although police are yet to confirm if this was one of the four deaths.
The fourth fatality was an 18-year-old man who died in nearby Washington.
Police did not say which drug or drugs may have been taken.
Post-mortems are due to take place as detectives investigate whether there is a link between any of the deaths. The force urged people not to take drugs, adding: "The consequences could cost you your life."
The North East is the drugs death capital of England, according to recent figures.
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The body of the 18-year-old female student was discovered when officers were called to Newcastle University's Park View student village shortly after 6am on Saturday.
An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and is on police bail while investigations continue, a police spokesman said.
A Newcastle University spokesman said earlier: "We are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of one of our students and our welfare teams are offering support to those affected.
"This is not Covid-related and as this is an active police investigation, we are unable to provide further comment at this time."
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
On Sunday morning, a 21-year-old man was rushed by ambulance to hospital from a property in Newcastle, where he "had taken ill" and later died.
Police issued an urgent drugs warning late on Sunday night following the four deaths.
A spokesperson said: "Police are issuing an urgent drugs warning following the tragic deaths of four young people over the weekend.
"Investigations have been launched after two women, both aged 18, and a 21-year-old man died in Newcastle.
"An 18-year-old man has also died in Washington.
"Drugs are suspected to have been a factor in these deaths.
"Specialist officers are supporting the families of those involved. Post-mortems are due to take place but officers want to warn the public about the danger of taking drugs."
Assistant Chief Constable Neil Hutchison added: "First and foremost, our thoughts go out to the families and loved ones of those who have sadly died.
"Although our investigations are still at a very early stage and we continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths, we are warning people against taking drugs.
"We would urge anybody thinking about taking drugs to please not take the risk. The consequences could cost you your life.
"If anyone has any information about who has supplied the drugs in question then we would also encourage them to contact us at the earliest opportunity."
He said that anyone who has taken these drugs and needs emergency medical attention should always call 999.
The Newcastle University Students' Union tweeted: "After the immense tragedies over the weekend, Northumbria Police has issued an urgent drugs warning. Please read, share, and most importantly take care of yourself and those around you."
A spokesman for Newcastle City Council told ChronicleLive: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the deaths of three young people in the city and one in Washington this weekend and send condolences to their families and friends.
"We are working alongside Northumbria Police and the universities to understand exactly what has happened and whether drugs have been involved in these cases.
"The welfare and wellbeing of students impacted by these tragic events will be all our priority.
"There is no ‘safe’ recreational drug use – batches of drugs can vary in purity and strength, and mixing drugs with alcohol is a potentially lethal cocktail and further increases risk."
The deaths occurred while the North East is in a local Covid-19 lockdown that went into effect last month.
The North East is the drugs death capital of England and Wales, according to official figures.
There were 903 deaths between 2016 and 2018, up 30 per cent on the three previous years, according to the Office for National Statistics.


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Man dies from injuries after police 'break his neck' during 'violent' arrest

A man died after police allegedly broke his neck as they arrested him , before holding up his head to take his mugshot .
Jorge Gonzalez Zuniga died three months after his custody photo was taken , with his grieving family blaming `` brutal , unreasonable and excessive force '' used during his detention .
The 23-year-old 's picture shows his head being held straight by a pair of gloved hands , after police brought him in following reports of a dispute in Texas , US , April .
According to a lawsuit by his loved ones , officers `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his neck at the scene .
They then `` handcuffed him and put him in ankle restraints , intentionally tripped him while shackled , and Tasered him for a second time '' , it is claimed .
It is claimed no-one checked on him in his cell for 21 hours and he was only taken to hospital after being discovered unresponsive .
Zuniga then underwent 'multiple ' surgeries and his family say he had to be connected to a ventilator because he could not breathe on his own .
But on June 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to complications from his injuries , they said .
In a statement through his lawyer , his mother said : `` Every day that I would see him in the hospital bed , not being able to move , would kill me .
`` They took my companion - the love of my life .
“ I just ask for fair justice because he was a human being , not an animal .
He didn ’ t deserve to suffer the way he did and no one does .
`` He was only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He will never play with his son again.
” The Texas said said at the time they were investigating the case .
According to local news outlet The Monitor , a Hidalgo County grand jury voted on August 20 not to indict the arresting officer for manslaughter .

Jorge Gonzalez Zuniga's custody pictures show the 23-year-old's head being held straight by a pair of gloved hands and the tragic man died three months later - his family is now taking legal action
Man dies after police 'break his neck' during arrest then hold head up for mugshot
A man died after police allegedly broke his neck as they arrested him, before holding up his head to take his mugshot.
Jorge Gonzalez Zuniga died three months after his custody photo was taken, with his grieving family blaming "brutal, unreasonable and excessive force" used during his detention.
The 23-year-old's picture shows his head being held straight by a pair of gloved hands, after police brought him in following reports of a dispute in Texas, US, April.
According to a lawsuit by his loved ones, officers "tackled and assaulted" Zuniga before crushing his neck at the scene.
They then "handcuffed him and put him in ankle restraints, intentionally tripped him while shackled, and Tasered him for a second time", it is claimed.
Image: Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office) Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office)
It is claimed no-one checked on him in his cell for 21 hours and he was only taken to hospital after being discovered unresponsive.
Zuniga then underwent 'multiple' surgeries and his family say he had to be connected to a ventilator because he could not breathe on his own.
But on June 15 he died of a heart attack due to complications from his injuries, they said.
In a statement through his lawyer, his mother said: "Every day that I would see him in the hospital bed, not being able to move, would kill me.
Image: Lawlor Media Group / SWNS.COM) Lawlor Media Group / SWNS.COM)
"They took my companion - the love of my life.
“I just ask for fair justice because he was a human being, not an animal. He didn’t deserve to suffer the way he did and no one does.
"He was only 23 and had a one-year-old child. He will never play with his son again.”
The Texas said said at the time they were investigating the case.
According to local news outlet The Monitor, a Hidalgo County grand jury voted on August 20 not to indict the arresting officer for manslaughter.


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Julie Delpy helms tale of a mother's 'ethically troublesome quest' in My Zoe

How far would you go to save your child ?
Director-writer-star Julie Delpy asks this pivotal question in her new slightly dystopian drama My Zoe .
Scientist Isabelle ( Delpy ) is living her life as a working mother amidst her divorce from her controlling ex James ( Richard Armitage ) , trying her best to provide and be there for her beloved daughter Zoe ( Sophie Ally ) .
As she and James battle for access to Zoe , their worlds are turned upside down when a tragic incident leaves them contemplating what they love most .
After being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sets off across the globe to track down a doctor named Thomas ( Daniel Bruhl ) who she believes can save her daughter in a rather revolutionary way .
However , will Thomas decide to help her as he faces resistance from his wife Laura ( Gemma Arterton ) ?
And even if he does , will Isabelle be able to stop her nightmare from happening ?
My Zoe is certainly one curious beast .
Delpy begins proceedings with an affecting family drama that focuses on the heartrending difficulties of a custody battle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Isabelle and Armitage 's suitably spiteful James .
Around half-way through the drama is when the film 's genre shifts somewhat as we see a medical drama descend into light science-fiction as Isabelle embarks on her ethically-troublesome quest to be with her daughter .
Here is when the film falls down the most , as proceedings feel somewhat half-baked .
Bruhl is introduced as a scientist who is faced with a moral quandary but this friction within his mind and in his relationship with his illustrator wife ( a sparingly used Arterton ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough depth or tension .
In fact , the biggest flaw with My Zoe is the lack of conflict in the film 's second-half as it tackles its most thought-provoking content but in a somewhat breezy manner .
Yet , it is hard to not be charmed by Delpy and some of her cast .
It is well-filmed and well-acted , particularly in the work from an exasperated and upset Delpy in the film 's first half and from a late , small appearance from the ever-excellent Lindsay Duncan in a perfectly cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Most of all , it is Delpy 's ambition as a writer and director that makes My Zoe a fascinating watch even when it falls down on a number of occasions .
The glimmers of humour here also hearken back to the wit evident in Delpy 's immensely watchable previous films such as 2 Days in Paris and its sequel 2 Days in New York .
Hopefully we see her full return to this genre soon .
My Zoe is an ambitious family drama that goes to some unlikely and undercooked places , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the work from triple-threat Julie Delpy .
My Zoe is released on digital on October 5 , 2020 .
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Let us know in the comments below .

Before Sunrise icon Julie Delpy returns as the director, writer and star of this affecting family drama which also features Richard Armitage, Daniel Brühl and Gemma Arterton
How far would you go to save your child? Director-writer-star Julie Delpy asks this pivotal question in her new slightly dystopian drama My Zoe.
Scientist Isabelle (Delpy) is living her life as a working mother amidst her divorce from her controlling ex James(Richard Armitage), trying her best to provide and be there for her beloved daughter Zoe (Sophie Ally).
As she and James battle for access to Zoe, their worlds are turned upside down when a tragic incident leaves them contemplating what they love most.
After being faced with a living nightmare, Isabelle sets off across the globe to track down a doctor named Thomas (Daniel Bruhl) who she believes can save her daughter in a rather revolutionary way.
However, will Thomas decide to help her as he faces resistance from his wife Laura (Gemma Arterton)?
And even if he does, will Isabelle be able to stop her nightmare from happening?
Image: Signature Entertainment) Signature Entertainment)
My Zoe is certainly one curious beast. Delpy begins proceedings with an affecting family drama that focuses on the heartrending difficulties of a custody battle and the spats between Delpy's confident Isabelle and Armitage's suitably spiteful James.
Around half-way through the drama is when the film's genre shifts somewhat as we see a medical drama descend into light science-fiction as Isabelle embarks on her ethically-troublesome quest to be with her daughter.
Here is when the film falls down the most, as proceedings feel somewhat half-baked. Bruhl is introduced as a scientist who is faced with a moral quandary but this friction within his mind and in his relationship with his illustrator wife (a sparingly used Arterton) is rather spare and never mined for enough depth or tension.
Image: Signature Entertainment) Signature Entertainment) Image: Signature Entertainment) Signature Entertainment)
In fact, the biggest flaw with My Zoe is the lack of conflict in the film's second-half as it tackles its most thought-provoking content but in a somewhat breezy manner.
Yet, it is hard to not be charmed by Delpy and some of her cast. It is well-filmed and well-acted, particularly in the work from an exasperated and upset Delpy in the film's first half and from a late, small appearance from the ever-excellent Lindsay Duncan in a perfectly cast turn as Delpy's on-screen mother.
Most of all, it is Delpy's ambition as a writer and director that makes My Zoe a fascinating watch even when it falls down on a number of occasions.
Image: Signature Entertainment) Signature Entertainment) Image: Signature Entertainment) Signature Entertainment)
The glimmers of humour here also hearken back to the wit evident in Delpy's immensely watchable previous films such as 2 Days in Paris and its sequel 2 Days in New York.
Hopefully we see her full return to this genre soon.
Verdict
My Zoe is an ambitious family drama that goes to some unlikely and undercooked places, but it is hard to not admire the work from triple-threat Julie Delpy.
My Zoe is released on digital on October 5, 2020.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Amanda Holden 'thrilled' that Diversity's BGT BLM inspired dance 'jolted people'

Amanda Holden has shared her delight at how Diversity 's Black Lives Matter inspired performance on Britain 's Got Talent 'jolted people ' the first time they saw it .
The 49-year-old BGT judge said that the moment she saw the dance , she knew that it would hit a nerve and after it was aired last month .
It sparked around 24,500 complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom but the watchdog has said that they will not be investigating the show .
Speaking about the dance , Amanda said that it was more than being anti-racism .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it for the first time that it would jolt people and make people think .
`` I am thrilled that ITV stood by it as we all do and did because TV is not always there to comfort and entertain you .
`` It 's there to make you think and it is there to make you start a conversation . ''
Amanda believes it is a subject that needed to be discussed in living rooms across the country .
She continued : `` And as a family show I think that conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was n't just about that horrific incident in America .
It was also celebrating the NHS and reflecting on lockdown and community and everything .
`` It was a very strong piece and it was an honour to be one of the first people to see it . ''
The routine saw a dancer playing a white police officer kneel on Ashley Banjo , echoing the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd in the US , while others performed with police riot shields .
Amanda is currently standing in as head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a back injury , after falling off a electric bike he was testing at his house in Malibu .
She said that his bad behaviour on set has been what she has missed the most but praised Ashley Banjo , who has stood in for the music mogul .
Amanda said : `` Oh my God , I miss him so much .
Ashley is doing the most phenomenal job and is so bright and witty and clever and just brilliant .
`` ( Simon ) is so naughty .
That 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my pigtails pulled and being poked because that 's what he does .
He just winds us up and I just miss him for that .
`` I just badly want him to get back and be well again .
But there could n't be a better choice than Ashley sitting in that seat .
It 's amazing . ''
Amanda recently released her debut album , Songs From My Heart , featuring 13 tracks from the world of musicals .
She duets with Sheridan Smith on I Know Him So Well from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Somewhere from West Side Story and I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables .
Amanda said she felt the need to show people she deserved her seat on the BGT judging panel .
She said : `` I do n't feel like I need to prove myself but I always think it is a good idea to constantly put myself out there because I am a judge on Britain 's Got Talent .
`` I have always said that I could n't possibly judge people unless I am willing to be judged myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ *Amanda Holden 's debut album Songs From My Heart is out now via Universal Records .
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Amanda Holden has shared her delight that Diversity's Black Lives Matter inspired performance on Britain's Got Talent touched a nerve with viewers, who complained in their thousands
Amanda Holden has shared her delight at how Diversity's Black Lives Matter inspired performance on Britain's Got Talent 'jolted people' the first time they saw it.
The 49-year-old BGT judge said that the moment she saw the dance, she knew that it would hit a nerve and after it was aired last month.
It sparked around 24,500 complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom but the watchdog has said that they will not be investigating the show.
Speaking about the dance, Amanda said that it was more than being anti-racism.
She said: "I knew when we all saw it for the first time that it would jolt people and make people think.
"I am thrilled that ITV stood by it as we all do and did because TV is not always there to comfort and entertain you.
"It's there to make you think and it is there to make you start a conversation."
Image: Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock) Dymond/Thames/Syco/REX/Shutterstock)
Amanda believes it is a subject that needed to be discussed in living rooms across the country.
She continued: "And as a family show I think that conversation is important on every level.
"It wasn't just about that horrific incident in America. It was also celebrating the NHS and reflecting on lockdown and community and everything.
"It was a very strong piece and it was an honour to be one of the first people to see it."
The routine saw a dancer playing a white police officer kneel on Ashley Banjo, echoing the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd in the US, while others performed with police riot shields.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Amanda is currently standing in as head judge for Simon Cowell as he recovers from a back injury, after falling off a electric bike he was testing at his house in Malibu.
She said that his bad behaviour on set has been what she has missed the most but praised Ashley Banjo, who has stood in for the music mogul.
Amanda said: "Oh my God, I miss him so much. Ashley is doing the most phenomenal job and is so bright and witty and clever and just brilliant.
"(Simon) is so naughty. That's what I miss. I miss having my pigtails pulled and being poked because that's what he does. He just winds us up and I just miss him for that.
"I just badly want him to get back and be well again. But there couldn't be a better choice than Ashley sitting in that seat. It's amazing."
Image: PA) PA)
Amanda recently released her debut album, Songs From My Heart, featuring 13 tracks from the world of musicals.
She duets with Sheridan Smith on I Know Him So Well from Chess and sings solo on standards including Somewhere from West Side Story and I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables.
Amanda said she felt the need to show people she deserved her seat on the BGT judging panel.
She said: "I don't feel like I need to prove myself but I always think it is a good idea to constantly put myself out there because I am a judge on Britain's Got Talent.
"I have always said that I couldn't possibly judge people unless I am willing to be judged myself and I stand by that."
*Amanda Holden's debut album Songs From My Heart is out now via Universal Records.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-05--England 'faces 3 tier lockdown with social contact ban if cases keep rising'

Tougher coronavirus restrictions could be imposed in England as part of a new three-tier lockdown if cases are n't brought under control , according to reports The closure of pubs and a ban on social contact outside household groups could be implemented locally or nationally to deal with soaring infections , now at a level higher than the first wave peak .
The UK has now had 503,000 confirmed cases of the disease , with record daily increases over much of the last fortnight which have if anything been under reported due to a 'counting error ' by Public Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen by The Guardian , the draft 'Covid-19 Proposed Social Distancing Framework ' plan is designed to simplify the existing localised restrictions .
The plans have not yet been finalised and signed off by No.10 officials , however , and several of the measures could still be relaxed , according to the newspaper .
Schools are not mentioned in the draft , though visiting care homes could only be allowed in exceptional circumstances .
`` Preventing household mixing and closing businesses and venues in which there is close social interaction was recommended as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the documents state , on advice from the government ’ s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) .
Britain gradually came out of a national lockdown over the summer , but many areas including major cities such as Manchester and Glasgow are currently subject to local restrictions .
In an interview on Sunday , Boris Johnson denied a suggestion that the local restrictions were not working given infection rates were still rising in the affected areas and there was no end in sight to the measures .
The three-tier system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the rules , the Guardian said .
The documents say many Brits do not have a clear understanding of the rules that apply to them .
The levels are intended to be 'minimum standards ' and specific local circumstances would also be taken into account , the newspaper continued , citing a government source .
No social contact with anyone outside your household in any setting ; hospitality and leisure businesses closed ; amateur sports and hobbies banned No social contact in private homes or gardens outside your bubbles ; avoid visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Rule of six ' for gatherings ; wear face masks in shops and pubs and on transport ; 10pm curfew on hospitality ; 15 people at weddings , 30 at funerals Downing Street had last week announced a tightening of restrictions on socialising in northeast England , in response to high and increasing Covid-19 infection rates in the region - the latest in a series of local measures .
There are currently 50 different areas of England with overlapping restrictions , some legal and some guidance , and even the Prime Minister himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No10 sources had previously confirmed officials were looking at a 'traffic light system ' which would see places with the tightest restrictions , like Bolton , marked tier one .
Regions with less tough measures would be placed in tier two , and the rest of the country not under local lockdown placed as tier three .
It comes as Public Health England ( PHE ) admitted it missed out counting 15,481 positive coronavirus cases going back to September 25 .
On Sunday , the total number of infections across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blaming a 'technical issue ' which led to a delay in cases being added to the dashboard .

Coronavirus by Numbers - Cases and deaths in the UK as of October 4
Coronavirus by Numbers - Cases and deaths in the UK as of October 4
Downing Street is reportedly planning a harsher lockdown in England with the closure of pubs and socialising outside household groups on the cards as coronavirus cases continue to surge
Tougher coronavirus restrictions could be imposed in England as part of a new three-tier lockdown if cases aren't brought under control, according to reports
The closure of pubs and a ban on social contact outside household groups could be implemented locally or nationally to deal with soaring infections, now at a level higher than the first wave peak.
The UK has now had 503,000 confirmed cases of the disease, with record daily increases over much of the last fortnight which have if anything been under reported due to a 'counting error' by Public Health England.
According to leaked Government documents seen by The Guardian, the draft 'Covid-19 Proposed Social Distancing Framework' plan is designed to simplify the existing localised restrictions.
The plans have not yet been finalised and signed off by No.10 officials, however, and several of the measures could still be relaxed, according to the newspaper.
Schools are not mentioned in the draft, though visiting care homes could only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
It comes days after the Government calmed Tory backbenchers by promising MPs a vote over major coronavirus laws "wherever possible" - and they are likely to want to have a say before any such new measures are put in place.
"Preventing household mixing and closing businesses and venues in which there is close social interaction was recommended as the best way to reduce R," the documents state, on advice from the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage).
Britain gradually came out of a national lockdown over the summer, but many areas including major cities such as Manchester and Glasgow are currently subject to local restrictions.
In an interview on Sunday, Boris Johnson denied a suggestion that the local restrictions were not working given infection rates were still rising in the affected areas and there was no end in sight to the measures.
The three-tier system is aimed at improving people's compliance with the rules, the Guardian said.
Image: Press Association Images) Press Association Images)
The documents say many Brits do not have a clear understanding of the rules that apply to them.
The levels are intended to be 'minimum standards' and specific local circumstances would also be taken into account, the newspaper continued, citing a government source.
Three-tier system explained
Red alert - level 3
No social contact with anyone outside your household in any setting; hospitality and leisure businesses closed; amateur sports and hobbies banned
Amber alert - level 2
No social contact in private homes or gardens outside your bubbles; avoid visiting care homes; only make essential journeys
Green alert - level 1
'Rule of six' for gatherings; wear face masks in shops and pubs and on transport; 10pm curfew on hospitality; 15 people at weddings, 30 at funerals
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Downing Street had last week announced a tightening of restrictions on socialising in northeast England, in response to high and increasing Covid-19 infection rates in the region - the latest in a series of local measures.
There are currently 50 different areas of England with overlapping restrictions, some legal and some guidance, and even the Prime Minister himself was unable to explain them last week.
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No10 sources had previously confirmed officials were looking at a 'traffic light system' which would see places with the tightest restrictions, like Bolton, marked tier one.
Regions with less tough measures would be placed in tier two, and the rest of the country not under local lockdown placed as tier three.
Shadow health secretary, Jon Ashworth, said Labour had long called for a "clear criteria to apply when an area goes into lockdown and how it escapes".
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)
"Vast swathes of the north of England and the Midlands are under a form of lockdown with a myriad of different rules applying," Mr Ashworth said.
"In recent days, Boris Johnson got himself into an utter muddle over these rules, confirming that the ad hoc way in which decisions are made causes confusion.
"Ministers are now admitting how confusing their approach has been,” he added.
It comes as Public Health England (PHE) admitted it missed out counting 15,481 positive coronavirus cases going back to September 25.
On Sunday, the total number of infections across the UK jumped by a record 12,872 with PHE blaming a 'technical issue' which led to a delay in cases being added to the dashboard.


thedailymirror--2020-10-05--Mum's horror as girl, 3, loses leg in lawnmower accident in front of sister

A three-year-old has lost a leg after she was accidentally run over by a lawnmower .
Little Abigail Reardon was at her dad 's home in Rhode Island , US , when the freak accident happened as she `` ran behind the [ ride-on lawn ] mower as it was put in reverse '' .
She needed five operations on her leg could not be saved and medics were forced to amputate her left foot and much of her calf following the accident on August 22 .
Now her mum Sarah said it is her duty to warn other mums @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangers of lawnmowers .
Sarah , who lives in Massachusetts , told station WHDH Abigail was playing outside with her six-year-old sister Alexa , six , when the horror unfolded .
Describing Abigail as 'very resilient ' , she said : `` She is still the same silly , goofy , happy little three-year-old and that personality just came back to life in the hospital .
`` I am grieving and crushed , for what happened , but she is still my girl . ''
She wrote on the GoFundMe page that Abigail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : `` Right now , it is overwhelming to process everything coming at this little girl and her family .
`` Abigail has a very long journey ahead of further surgeries , potentially more plastic surgeries , LOTS of physical therapy , occupational therapy , and counselling . ''
Sarah also posted on the page to say Abigail was improving and walking around .
`` GREAT for her independence and strength of mobility ... BAD for potential harm to her leg that is still FAR from healed , '' she wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her on some things but have let her test the waters .
She is so proud when she achieves something new .
`` Today ’ s victory was pulling herself up from a sitting position into her good leg . ''
But she added that her older daughter has been affected after witnessing the accident .
She said : `` Alexa is doing ok since witnessing the accident , and has done well with the start of virtual school , but is very sensitive to the sound of lawnmowers , and struggling with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It ’ s a lot for a six-year-old to carry in her little mind , '' she added .
`` I ’ ve been unable to line up counselling for her yet ( thanks COVID ) but still trying . ''
Issuing a stark warning on Facebook , Sarah posted : `` I wish we were NOT in the spotlight for this , but if Abby 's story helps spare even just one other family from a situation like this , then I 'm glad we shared our message . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many kids have no fear of them because they 're seen as an adult size ride-on toy and many parents take their little kids for rides around the yard .
`` Life can change in an instant .
I hate that Abigail is part of a horrible statistic for lawn mower accidents now .
No kid deserves this - it 's so preventable . ''

Abigail Reardon was at her dad's home when she "ran behind the ride-on mower as it was put in reverse" and sustained injuries so severe most of her left leg had to amputated
A three-year-old has lost a leg after she was accidentally run over by a lawnmower.
Little Abigail Reardon was at her dad's home in Rhode Island, US, when the freak accident happened as she "ran behind the [ride-on lawn] mower as it was put in reverse".
She needed five operations on her leg could not be saved and medics were forced to amputate her left foot and much of her calf following the accident on August 22.
Now her mum Sarah said it is her duty to warn other mums and dads to be aware of the dangers of lawnmowers.
Sarah, who lives in Massachusetts, told station WHDH Abigail was playing outside with her six-year-old sister Alexa, six, when the horror unfolded.
Image: Gofundme) Gofundme)
Describing Abigail as 'very resilient', she said: "She is still the same silly, goofy, happy little three-year-old and that personality just came back to life in the hospital.
"I am grieving and crushed, for what happened, but she is still my girl."
Sarah's friend Karen has launched a crowdfundraiser for Abigail.
Image: Gofundme) Gofundme) Image: Boston 25 News) Boston 25 News)
She wrote on the GoFundMe page that Abigail will keep needing prosthetics as she grows, saying: "Right now, it is overwhelming to process everything coming at this little girl and her family.
"Abigail has a very long journey ahead of further surgeries, potentially more plastic surgeries, LOTS of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counselling."
Sarah also posted on the page to say Abigail was improving and walking around.
Image: Boston 25 News) Boston 25 News) Image: Gofundme) Gofundme)
"GREAT for her independence and strength of mobility... BAD for potential harm to her leg that is still FAR from healed," she wrote.
"I still try to restrict her on some things but have let her test the waters. She is so proud when she achieves something new.
"Today’s victory was pulling herself up from a sitting position into her good leg."
Image: Boston 25 News) Boston 25 News) Image: Boston 25 News) Boston 25 News)
But she added that her older daughter has been affected after witnessing the accident.
She said: "Alexa is doing ok since witnessing the accident, and has done well with the start of virtual school, but is very sensitive to the sound of lawnmowers, and struggling with separation anxiety and fear of death.
"It’s a lot for a six-year-old to carry in her little mind," she added. "I’ve been unable to line up counselling for her yet (thanks COVID) but still trying."
Issuing a stark warning on Facebook, Sarah posted: "I wish we were NOT in the spotlight for this, but if Abby's story helps spare even just one other family from a situation like this, then I'm glad we shared our message."
"Riding mowers are not toys... so many kids have no fear of them because they're seen as an adult size ride-on toy and many parents take their little kids for rides around the yard.
"Life can change in an instant. I hate that Abigail is part of a horrible statistic for lawn mower accidents now. No kid deserves this - it's so preventable."


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Sofia Richie unfollows ex Scott Disick amid Bella Banos dating rumours

Sofia Richie has said goodbye to past love as she unfollowed her ex Scott Disick on social media as rumours mount that he is dating Bella Banos .
The 22-year-old reality star also ditched Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kourtney Kardashian from her feed after she also grew closer to the father of her children after his relationship with Sofia came to an end .
Kourtney , 41 , shares three children with the Flip It Like Disick star - son Mason , 10 , daughter Penelope , eight , and son Reign , five - and there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship in the wake of him and Sofia coming to an end .
Scott is now rumoured to be dating 24-year-old model Bella Banos and was reportedly seen leaving Nobu in Malibu at the beginning of the month , just weeks after his three-year romance with Sofia was declared over for good .
Scott has been linked to Bella for a number of years after he was caught hiding a girl in his room during a family holiday in Costa Rica .
The incident was caught on camera and aired during KUWTK , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time the nature of their relationship .
She said : `` At first , Scott was just my friend .
But he got to know me on a different level .
We ’ re super connected .
`` Scott will call and say , ‘ I miss you .
I want to see you.
’ He always flies me to wherever he is .
We spend so much time together . ''
Scott started dating Sofia the same year and was with her until May this year , when they initially split @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called it quits for all time in August , leaving Scott to search out Bella once again .
A source has told Us Weekly : `` Scott and Sofia had really great chemistry , but missing each other is n't a huge factor right now .
`` They do miss each other , but at the end of the day , Sofia is a family girl and knowing her sister and dad haven ’ t approved of him from the beginning has been a big thing for her.
” It has been reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Kourtney that was a defining factor in his split from Sofia , as he grew closer to his ex after they dated for nine years from 2006 to 2015 .
The source added : `` Tension between Kourtney and Sofia got weird toward the end of Sofia and Scott ’ s relationship .
`` Sofia was getting mad that Scott was spending so much time with Kourtney.
” During a recent episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians , Scott revealed that he was fighting health issues while with Sofia .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Lately I ’ ve just had no energy to do anything .
`` I wake up and I ’ m just shot , like , I don ’ t have the drive to get up and run around , with my girlfriend and my kids .
I just don ’ t have the energy .
`` I don ’ t know if I ’ m getting old or I ’ m just not in great shape , but I just want to see if there ’ s anything wrong with me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have coronavirus but after tests , it was revealed that he had low testosterone .
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Scott Disick gets told to get his blood tested after worrying he might have coronavirus
Scott Disick gets told to get his blood tested after worrying he might have coronavirus
Sofia Richie also took Kourtney Kardashian off her Instagram following list as she cleansed her social media account of past friends and foes
Sofia Richie has said goodbye to past love as she unfollowed her ex Scott Disick on social media as rumours mount that he is dating Bella Banos.
The 22-year-old reality star also ditched Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kourtney Kardashian from her feed after she also grew closer to the father of her children after his relationship with Sofia came to an end.
Kourtney, 41, shares three children with the Flip It Like Disick star - son Mason, 10, daughter Penelope, eight, and son Reign, five - and there were some thoughts that they may rekindle their relationship in the wake of him and Sofia coming to an end.
Scott is now rumoured to be dating 24-year-old model Bella Banos and was reportedly seen leaving Nobu in Malibu at the beginning of the month, just weeks after his three-year romance with Sofia was declared over for good.
Image: Getty Images for Haute Living) Getty Images for Haute Living)
Scott has been linked to Bella for a number of years after he was caught hiding a girl in his room during a family holiday in Costa Rica.
The incident was caught on camera and aired during KUWTK, with Bella explaining to In Touch at the time the nature of their relationship.
She said: "At first, Scott was just my friend. But he got to know me on a different level. We’re super connected.
"Scott will call and say, ‘I miss you. I want to see you.’ He always flies me to wherever he is. We spend so much time together."
Image: Instagram/Bella Banos) Instagram/Bella Banos)
Scott started dating Sofia the same year and was with her until May this year, when they initially split.
They briefly rekindled their romance but called it quits for all time in August, leaving Scott to search out Bella once again.
A source has told Us Weekly: "Scott and Sofia had really great chemistry, but missing each other isn't a huge factor right now.
"They do miss each other, but at the end of the day, Sofia is a family girl and knowing her sister and dad haven’t approved of him from the beginning has been a big thing for her.”
It has been reported that it was Scott's close relationship with Kourtney that was a defining factor in his split from Sofia, as he grew closer to his ex after they dated for nine years from 2006 to 2015.
Image: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram) Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram)
The source added: "Tension between Kourtney and Sofia got weird toward the end of Sofia and Scott’s relationship.
"Sofia was getting mad that Scott was spending so much time with Kourtney.”
During a recent episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Scott revealed that he was fighting health issues while with Sofia.
He said in a confessional on the show: "Lately I’ve just had no energy to do anything.
"I wake up and I’m just shot, like, I don’t have the drive to get up and run around, with my girlfriend and my kids. I just don’t have the energy.
"I don’t know if I’m getting old or I’m just not in great shape, but I just want to see if there’s anything wrong with me."
Scott had worried that he may have coronavirus but after tests, it was revealed that he had low testosterone.
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thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Sale deny claims of partying as row over their 19 Covid positives heats up

Premiership rugby clubs last night demanded assurances that it is safe to play Covid-hit Sale as the climax to the English season descended into chaos and recrimination .
A day which should have brought clarity to the end of the domestic season brought only questions as frustration grew over 19 Sharks testing positive .
The Rugby Football Union will this morning launch an investigation into the circumstances behind the outbreak , covering all aspects of the track-and-trace processes .
Feelings are running high after Sale were given leave to put back their final game against Worcester to Wednesday whilst Northampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of having played Sale last week , were forced to forfeit theirs .
The upshot of that was while Wasps and Bristol yesterday joined Exeter in reaching this weekend ’ s play-off semi-finals , Bath ’ s failure to win at Saracens means Sale know exactly what they need to do to rob them of the final spot .
Bristol boss Pat Lam hit out at Premiership Rugby 's decision to grant Sale a postponement and questioned the `` behaviour of the ( Sale ) group '' .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the competition , no-one gets an advantage .
But that ’ s not happening .
“ It 's always been the case that all the fixtures on the final day take place at the same time .
`` I would now be getting back on the bus to start preparing for our semi-final opponents but I ca n't do that until Wednesday evening as I do n't know who they will be .
`` It 's crazy ; none of us should be in this situation as a lot of clubs have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The biggest shock was that there were 19 positive tests in their camp , not just one or two and that has to call into question the behaviour of the group.
” Sale boss Steve Diamond refuted claims that the Covid spread had been caused by players partying after a cup final win .
“ We have followed every single protocol , ” he said .
“ There is no breach of protocol done deliberately.
” But without an answer as to what had caused it , Exeter boss Rob Baxter reflected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Teams that go on to play Sale in the future or the next few weeks will probably want to know some detail of how things have been passed around a relatively large group , ” he said .
“ Because that hasn ’ t happened at other clubs to date .
What we ’ ve seen is the individual positive cases are not spreading on the whole through a large group of players from training.
” Tournament bosses insist Sale still have to satisfy both them and Public Health England that all is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play Worcester .
“ The local public health bodies are concerned if this is an outbreak or not , ” said Premiership Rugby ’ s Phil Winstanley .
“ If we find a flaw then the game can ’ t go ahead.
” Diamond conceded : “ If there ’ s more positive cases we can ’ t play and that ’ s the way it is .
We have to stomach that .
”

“Teams that go on to play Sale in the future or the next few weeks will probably want to know some detail of how things have been passed around a relatively large group. Because that hasn’t happened at other clubs to date"
Sale deny claims of partying as row over their 19 Covid positives heats up
Premiership rugby clubs last night demanded assurances that it is safe to play Covid-hit Sale as the climax to the English season descended into chaos and recrimination.
A day which should have brought clarity to the end of the domestic season brought only questions as frustration grew over 19 Sharks testing positive.
The Rugby Football Union will this morning launch an investigation into the circumstances behind the outbreak, covering all aspects of the track-and-trace processes.
Feelings are running high after Sale were given leave to put back their final game against Worcester to Wednesday whilst Northampton, obliged to self isolate as a result of having played Sale last week, were forced to forfeit theirs.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The upshot of that was while Wasps and Bristol yesterday joined Exeter in reaching this weekend’s play-off semi-finals, Bath’s failure to win at Saracens means Sale know exactly what they need to do to rob them of the final spot.
Bristol boss Pat Lam hit out at Premiership Rugby's decision to grant Sale a postponement and questioned the "behaviour of the (Sale) group".
He said: “It’s about the integrity of the competition, no-one gets an advantage. But that’s not happening.
Image: PA) PA)
“It's always been the case that all the fixtures on the final day take place at the same time.
"I would now be getting back on the bus to start preparing for our semi-final opponents but I can't do that until Wednesday evening as I don't know who they will be.
"It's crazy; none of us should be in this situation as a lot of clubs have been affected by this.”
Image: PA) PA)
Lam added: ”The biggest shock was that there were 19 positive tests in their camp, not just one or two and that has to call into question the behaviour of the group.”
Sale boss Steve Diamond refuted claims that the Covid spread had been caused by players partying after a cup final win.
“We have followed every single protocol,” he said. “There is no breach of protocol done deliberately.”
But without an answer as to what had caused it, Exeter boss Rob Baxter reflected the unease around the league.
Image: Nathan Stirk) Nathan Stirk)
“Teams that go on to play Sale in the future or the next few weeks will probably want to know some detail of how things have been passed around a relatively large group,” he said.
“Because that hasn’t happened at other clubs to date. What we’ve seen is the individual positive cases are not spreading on the whole through a large group of players from training.”
Tournament bosses insist Sale still have to satisfy both them and Public Health England that all is in order before they get the go-ahead to play Worcester.
“The local public health bodies are concerned if this is an outbreak or not,” said Premiership Rugby’s Phil Winstanley. “If we find a flaw then the game can’t go ahead.”
Diamond conceded: “If there’s more positive cases we can’t play and that’s the way it is. We have to stomach that.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--Gordon Brown demands national push to stop Covid causing a 'homeless generation'

Gordon Brown has called for a national effort to make sure the coronavirus crisis does not lead to a generation of homeless people .
The former Prime Minister told The Big Issue magazine the ban on evictions should not have been lifted by the Tories last month .
With millions of workers already at risk of losing their jobs , he warned that homelessness could push up unemployment even further .
Mr Brown , who has launched an Alliance For Full Employment to tackle the threat of mass unemployment , said the best route out of poverty and homelessness was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus must not lead to a new homeless generation .
`` For 20 years The Big Issue , governments and community groups have worked to end rough sleeping and when investment was made and determination demonstrated we proved that we could make a difference .
`` All too often being homeless also means being jobless .
[ We ] wish to end both.
” The Labour ex-politician said the Government ’ s ‘ Winter Recovery Plan ’ offered “ nothing new ” for 1.5m already unemployed , almost a million on Universal Credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or for 3m self-employed who were excluded from the furlough scheme .
He added : “ But the most glaring omission is an improvement to the inadequate Kickstart programme for young people .
“ While Kickstart will take on 350,000 young people for six months , there will still be 500,000 under-25s falling through the net and condemned to the breadline - a lost Covid generation with no work and no hope .
`` This is not the levelling up promised by this Government .
“ We may not yet have a vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we do have the economic know-how to stop the rapid spread of unemployment .
”

The former Labour PM said the ban on evictions should not have been lifted - and warned that homelessness could push up unemployment further
Gordon Brown has called for a national effort to make sure the coronavirus crisis does not lead to a generation of homeless people.
The former Prime Minister told The Big Issue magazine the ban on evictions should not have been lifted by the Tories last month.
With millions of workers already at risk of losing their jobs, he warned that homelessness could push up unemployment even further.
Mr Brown, who has launched an Alliance For Full Employment to tackle the threat of mass unemployment, said the best route out of poverty and homelessness was a job.
He wrote: “Coronavirus must not lead to a new homeless generation.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"For 20 years The Big Issue, governments and community groups have worked to end rough sleeping and when investment was made and determination demonstrated we proved that we could make a difference.
“Now we face a new challenge.
"All too often being homeless also means being jobless. [We] wish to end both.”
The Labour ex-politician said the Government’s ‘Winter Recovery Plan’ offered “nothing new” for 1.5m already unemployed, almost a million on Universal Credit who will soon be registered as unemployed or for 3m self-employed who were excluded from the furlough scheme.
He added: “But the most glaring omission is an improvement to the inadequate Kickstart programme for young people.
“While Kickstart will take on 350,000 young people for six months, there will still be 500,000 under-25s falling through the net and condemned to the breadline - a lost Covid generation with no work and no hope.
"This is not the levelling up promised by this Government.
“We may not yet have a vaccine to stop the spread of the virus, but we do have the economic know-how to stop the rapid spread of unemployment.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-04--The Queen praises news industry for 'important public service' during pandemic

The Queen has praised the news industry for providing an “ important public service ” during the Covid-19 pandemic .
Her Royal Highness , 94 , said news reports have provided “ a lifeline for the elderly and vulnerable to the outside world ” .
The Queen , who spoke out at the start of Journalism Matters week , described media-led fundraising and volunteering drives as being  “ invaluable ” .
She said : “ Having trusted reliable sources of information , particularly at a time when there are so many sources competing for our attention , is vital.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association on behalf of publishers celebrates journalism as a force for good in society .
Chairman Henry Faure Walker said : “ We have held power to account and robustly challenged the decision-makers.
” The public are being asked to vote on their favourite media campaigns .
Those shortlisted include the Mirror ’ s “ Change the Law for Life ” organ donation campaign .
And the push for “ Helen ’ s Law ” , which will make it harder for killers who refuse to reveal the location of victims ’ bodies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9.30am today until 5pm on Wednesday .

She paid tribute to trustworthy news sources like your Daily Mirror for being “a lifeline for the elderly and vulnerable to the outside world” during troubling months
The Queen praises news industry for 'important public service' during coronavirus pandemic
The Queen has praised the news industry for providing an “important public service” during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Her Royal Highness, 94, said news reports have provided “a lifeline for the elderly and vulnerable to the outside world”.
The Queen, who spoke out at the start of Journalism Matters week, described media-led fundraising and volunteering drives as being “invaluable”.
She said: “Having trusted reliable sources of information, particularly at a time when there are so many sources competing for our attention, is vital.”
The campaign by the News Media Association on behalf of publishers celebrates journalism as a force for good in society.
Chairman Henry Faure Walker said: “We have held power to account and robustly challenged the decision-makers.”
The public are being asked to vote on their favourite media campaigns.
Those shortlisted include the Mirror’s “Change the Law for Life” organ donation campaign.
And the push for “Helen’s Law”, which will make it harder for killers who refuse to reveal the location of victims’ bodies to win parole.
Voting begins at 9.30am today until 5pm on Wednesday.